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The Outlander series is a global phenomenon which has captured audiences across the world with its tale of a time-travelling Sassenach.
But, before it was made into a hugely popular show starring Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan, it was a bestselling series of books.
Written by Diana Gabaldon, there are nine published novels in the epic Outlander series – with a tenth one planned. If you’re looking to read them as Season 6 airs, here’s the order of the books and a bit about them.
1. Outlander
Outlander was Diana Gabaldon's first book in the series. First published in 1991, it became a New York Times bestseller and has sold more than 25 million copies worldwide.
Photo: Outlander Starz
2. Dragonfly in Amber
Dragonfly in Amber is the second book in the Outlander series. Published in 1992, it moves between the 1960s and 1740s in Scotland and France. The second season of Outlander is based on this book, and the series' finale is named after it.
Photo: Outlander Starz
3. Voyager
Voyager is the third novel in the Outlander series, published in 1993. It covers the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden, but the plot takes Claire and Jamie beyond Scotland.
Photo: Outlander Starz
4. Drums of Autumn
Drums of Autumn is the fourth book in the Outlander series, released in 1996. Linked to Season Four of the show, the book sees the Frasers embark on a whole new adventure across the pond in colonial America.
Photo: Outlander Starz
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Outlander Season 6: Release date, cast, how to watch and when Sam Heughan show will premiere at Glasgow Film Festival
Outlander season 6 is finally here. Here’s how to watch, the cast, and all you need to know.
The Droughtlander is over. A new series of the hit time-travelling fantasy show is back on our screens.
Outlander season 6 sees return of Jamie Fraser and Claire Fraser, played by Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe.
The world premiere in London has already taken place, and eager fans were treated to the first episode in an exclusive premiere at Glasgow Film Festival.
Here’s everything you need to know about the sixth season of Outlander.
When is Outlander coming back? Season 6 release date
Outlander season 6 was officially released in the UK on March 6, 2022.
The first five episodes of the new series are available to stream in the UK on StarzPlay, via Amazon Prime Video.
New episodes will be released on Starz each Sunday, with the next episode ‘The World Turned Upside Down’ out on April 10.
When was the Outlander season 6 world premiere?
The world premiere of Outlander season 6 was held February 24, 2022 at Royal Festival Hall in London.
It saw the Outlander cast take to the red carpet, before a screening of the first episode of season 6, and an interview panel with cast and producers.
But, for fans who didn’t manage to get tickets, the red carpet was streamed live on the Outlander Facebook page.
And the panel interview with cast – including Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe – is available to watch on YouTube.
When is the Outlander season 6 premiere in Glasgow? How can I get tickets?
Glasgow Film Festival also showed the first 90-minute episode of Outlander’s sixth season days before it was officially released.
The preview screening took place in Glasgow Film Theatre on Thursday, March 3, at 5.45pm.
Richard Rankin (Roger), Lauren Lyle (Marsali), and John Bell (Young Ian) attended the event.
Who are the Outlander season 6 cast?
Outlander Season 6 is based on the sixth book in the Diana Gabaldon series, A Breath of Snow and Ashes.
Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan return in the leading roles of Claire Randall Fraser and Jamie Fraser.
Scottish actor Richard Rankin is back as Roger Wakefield, Sophie Skelton is Brianna Randall, and John Bell is Young Ian.
Chris Larkin reprises his role as Richard Brown, Lauren Lyle is Marsali, and César Domboy is Fergus.
But new faces have been introduced this series in the form of the Christie family.
Mark Lewis Jones plays Tom Christie, one of Jamie’s “ancient foes” who is set to bring drama to the Ridge.
Jessica Reynolds has been cast as Tom’s daughter Malva, and Alexander Vlahos will play his son Allen.
Caitriona Balfe told Entertainment Weekly: “Outlander does baddies and villains quite well. [The Christies] aren't your typical villains, which is great and refreshing.”
The actress added: “It's a really heartbreaking, but a really twisted narrative that they all get embroiled in."
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Edinburgh has its fair share of incredible pubs. For hundreds of years they have been filled with the life of the city, bustling with chatter, laughter, the aroma of beer and comforting pub food – but in 2020 they fell silent.
We want to show some support for our local businesses that have been hit hard by the pandemic.
So we asked readers on our Facebook page their favourite pubs in Edinburgh.
1. The Mitre
The Mitre is a traditional bar which can be found on the world famous Royal Mile.
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2. Sheep Heid
The Sheep Heid inn, found in The Causeway, Duddingston, is one of Edinburgh's oldest surviving watering holes, dating back to 1360.
Photo: Greg Macvean
3. Iona Bar
This saloon bar in Easter Road "always has friendly local banter," said a reader, "best bar in Easter Road, and always will be".
Photo: Greg Macvean
4. The Bailie
The Bailie is a much-loved basement bar in Stephen Street, Stockbridge.
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By WILL GRAVES AP Sports Writer
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The weight of history packed into every inch of Augusta National can be overwhelming. There isn’t a tee box, a fairway, a bunker, a thatch of pine straw or a putting surface where the greats haven’t walked. Where iconic shots haven’t been made. Where green jackets haven’t been won. Or lost.
Collin Morikawa appreciates the lore. Acknowledges it. And is well aware of the impact it can have on your game.
“You show up for your first time and that’s what happens with a lot of people,” Morikawa said, who will be playing in his third Masters. “They are like, ‘Oh man, this happened here. This happened here.’”
Yet the 25-year-old, two-time major champion from La Cañada High in Flintridge doesn’t get hung up on it. Walking onto the 18th green at the end of a practice round Monday, caddie J.J. Jakovac asked Morikawa if he wanted to recreate Mark O’Meara’s dramatic birdie that captured the 1998 Masters.
To which Morikawa had just one question.
“What putt? I had no clue which putt (O’Meara) had to win the Masters,” Morikawa said with a laugh. “So he drops the ball, and he’s like, ‘Oh, I thought you would have known.’ I was like, ‘No, I have zero clue.’”
It’s not disrespect. It’s more of a choice. He loves the game. He’s simply intent on not letting it consume him. That’s just not how he’s wired.
“If I want to have a long career … if golf is 24/7 and I go study everything and watch everything and remember everything, that’s just not how my head works,” he said.
There are moments cemented in his memory, particularly watching Tiger Woods’ emotional victory in 2019. Morikawa joined his Cal teammates at an off-campus house a few of them shared, stuffed as many couches as they could together then sat transfixed as Woods captured his fifth title.
Three years later, Morikawa’s vantage point will be far different. So will the stakes. He arrived in Georgia this week not as a college kid watching the Masters on a massive TV from parts unknown but as the third-ranked player in the world, one determined to tackle one of the most iconic courses in the world on his terms, mostly because trying to do it the other way didn’t work.
Morikawa kept being told he needed to hit a draw consistently if he wanted to contend. So he spent his first two Masters trying to work the ball right to left even though his preferred shot is a cut that starts left and drifts back to the right. He finished tied for 44th during the patron-free and fall-swept 2020 Masters and while he improved to 18th last spring, he was never a factor.
He’d seen enough. He figures the five draws he tried to hit off the tee on the front nine in 2020 amounted to more than he would normally hit during an entire year. It’s not that he can’t hit one. He’d just prefer not to, mostly because of what happens when the ball doesn’t go where he wants. If he’s hitting a cut and it misses, he still has a pretty good idea of where he’ll end up. Not so much when his swing goes one way and the ball goes another.
Augusta is hard enough as it is without overthinking things, which is exactly what Morikawa felt he was doing repeatedly during his first two trips to the Masters.
“I was just making it so much tougher because I was trying to hit these shots that, you know, aren’t my go-to shots,” he said.
Things tend to work out when Morikawa trusts his instincts, such as the cut 3-wood at Harding Park during the final round of the 2020 PGA that set up the clinching eagle and turned him into a major champion at 23. His near-flawless triumph in the British Open at Royal St. George’s last summer made him the first player since Bobby Jones to need eight starts or less to claim multiple majors.
All that success has raised his profile, his world ranking and his own expectations. He arrived at Augusta rested following a tie for ninth at the Match Play last month. He feels his game is close to where it needs to be. When he steps onto the tee on Thursday morning, his mind won’t drift to trying to become the first player since Jordan Spieth in 2015 to win consecutive majors or the chance to etch himself into the fabric of history at a place that embraces it like no other.
It’ll just be him. The ball. And a mission that remains the same since he first picked up a club.
“Like there are so many guys that think about so much,” he said. “And yeah, it works one week, works this other week. But, like, just get in the ball in the hole. Figure out how to get it into the hole.”
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By EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer
NEW ORLEANS — Kansas brought its fourth NCAA title back home Monday thanks to a second-half flurry that erased a 16-point deficit and eventually overcame North Carolina, 72-69, in an epic battle of power programs.
David McCormack scored the go-ahead bucket from close range with 1:21 left, then another at the 22-second mark to put the Jayhawks ahead by three. North Carolina missed its final four shots, including Caleb Love’s desperation 3-point attempt at the buzzer. His heave barely grazed the rim after officials ruled that Kansas guard DaJuan Harris Jr., stepped out on an inbounds pass with 4.3 seconds left.
The Tar Heels went scoreless over the final 1:41.
After McCormick’s go-ahead bucket, Love’s shot got blocked but North Carolina got an offensive rebound and fed to Armando Bacot under the bucket. But the big man lost his footing and turned it over, then limped off the court, unable to return.
That put Brady Manek, not as good a defender, on McCormack, and the Kansas big man backed in Manek for the shot that put the Jayhawks ahead by three.
McCormack and Jalen Wilson led Kansas with 15 points each. Christian Braun scored 10 of his 12 in the second half and Arizona State transfer Remy Martin had 11 of his 15 over the final 20 minutes, as the Jayhawks turned what looked like a lost cause into one of the sweetest wins ever.
Carolina had scored 16 straight points late in the first half to open a 40-25 advantage at the break, but top-seeded Kansas (34-6) went on a 31-10 run over the opening 10 minutes of the second to take a six-point lead and set up a fantastic finish.
Bacot had 15 points and 15 rebounds to become the first player to record double-doubles in all six tournament games. He finished the season with 31 double-doubles, but it was not enough. Carolina was trying to join 1985 Villanova as only the second 8 seed to win March Madness.
Instead, the Tar Heels (29-10) fell one win short and dropped to 6-6 all-time in title games. This was their record 21st – and possibly most unlikely – trip to the Final Four. They made it to the final by beating Duke in a back-and-forth thriller and sending Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski into retirement.
There are no banners for that, though.
Instead, another will hang at Allen Fieldhouse, and McCormack, thanks to his late-game heroics, will go down in Jayhawks lore along with Mario Chalmers, Danny Manning and the rest of the Kansas greats.
This title was three years in the making. Kansas was 28-3 and the odds-on favorite heading into March of 2020. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and stopped both the Jayhawks, and the season, in their tracks.
Seven players from that roster are on this one, as well. In some of their minds there were no “what-might-have-beens” about 2020 – they knew they would have won it. They won this one instead, and showed, once again, it’s never good to count them out.
The Jayhawks outscored North Carolina 47-29 in the second half – not quite the 47-15 beatdown they put on Miami over the final 20 minutes of the Sweet 16, but still darn impressive given the circumstances.
Ochai Agjabi, the team’s lone All-American, finished with 12 points and found breathing room after UNC’s lockdown guard, Leaky Black, got his fourth foul 6 minutes into the second half.
Much more to come on this story.
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By TIM DAHLBERG AP Sports Columnist
AUGUSTA, Ga. — The buzz built quickly as Tiger Woods finished chipping a bag of balls, gave Bubba Watson a fist bump, and headed to the practice tee to hit a handful of easy drives. A few minutes later he emerged from the clubhouse lawn to rapturous applause as thousands of fans crowded around with phones held high trying desperately to get a glimpse of golf history unfolding in front of them.
On a gorgeous day at Augusta National, the most beautiful sight of all might have been seeing Woods standing on the first tee once again with a driver in his hand.
It certainly was to a group of four female University of Virginia golfers who found their way near enough to the tee to get a selfie of sorts with Woods in the distance behind them. They let out a squeal and fans crowded 30 deep around the tee and all the way down the first fairway screamed in delight.
Meanwhile, defending Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama walked by the first tee almost unnoticed. This was Tiger’s day just like this is Tiger’s tournament, and if anyone thought differently they must have been in the merchandise shop buying souvenirs instead.
Yes, it was just Monday. But, aside from the blue shirt Woods was wearing, it sure felt like a Sunday afternoon.
He may be No. 973 in the world but Woods is always No. 1 at Augusta National, where he won his first major 25 years ago and has won four more green jackets since – including an improbable 2019 triumph that only Woods himself could top.
That one was magical. Just teeing off in this one borders on unbelievable.
Still, the questions continue. The slight limp that Woods walked with up the steep hill on the first hole prompted even more.
Will he be there again for an opening tee shot in the Masters on Thursday? Will the latest comeback for the greatest player of his time be the greatest comeback of his career as he continues to mend from a car crash that almost took one of his legs and very well could have cost him his life?
No one from Woods’ inner circle is letting on. But the odds are looking better every day.
Woods himself called it a “game-time decision” in a weekend tweet that hinted more of “yes” than it did “no.” He played the back nine on Sunday, then came back Monday afternoon for the front nine when fans were allowed onto the course for the first time.
Walking four days straight on a course that’s difficult enough to walk for players with two good legs might be a stretch. But anyone who remembers how Woods won the U.S. Open at Torrey Pines in 2008 on a bad leg knows enough not to count him out.
“He’s kind of a tough guy,” said Fred Couples, who played with Woods and Justin Thomas on Monday. “He’s never going to let you know he’s in pain. He looked good walking. You can always be in pain, but to hit it like that, now it’s just the walking part. If he can walk around here for 72 holes, he’ll contend. He’s too good.”
Many of Woods’ fellow pros believe he’ll at least give it a try.
“I’d be surprised if it was anyone else that’s ever lived,” Max Homa said Monday. “So, no, I’m not surprised. I am amazed. It is a true testament to his work ethic because we all know what he does on the golf course, how hard he works, and the stories and the legend. “
“It’s a major championship. It’s Augusta,” Brooks Koepka added. “Doesn’t matter how much pain you’re in, you figure out a way. He’ll figure out a way. If anybody can do it, he can.”
That it’s been just a little over 13 months since Woods crashed his SUV in Rancho Palos Verdes until he returned to the Masters is, indeed, remarkable. But Woods is a notoriously hard worker and this isn’t the first comeback in a career that has been derailed at different times by various injuries and marital issues.
The odds are stacked against him – he’s 80-1 in Las Vegas to win – but the odds on him just getting to this point would have been astronomical after he shattered his leg.
Woods said a few months ago that his shattered right leg looks differently than his left. But the most important thing right now is how his game looks and watching Woods practice before his nine holes on Monday it looked suspiciously like the Woods of old.
Still, the unknowns loom, both for Woods or anyone who is thinking of trying to make some long money with his long odds.
Will he tee off on Thursday? If he does, can he make the cut? Will his leg stand up to four days of walking a golf course that is a lot hillier than it looks on television?
All good questions, though the biggest one has been settled already.
“He’s here, right?” Bryson DeChambeau said. “I guess it’s already a return.”
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For those who are blind or partially sighted a dog isn’t just a pet - it can provide a level of independence and mobility that would otherwise be impossible. As well as helping their owner get around, guide dogs offer postitive psychological, social and physiological effects, giving a blind or partially sighted person confidence, friendship and security. It can truly be life-changing.
A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes in the last couple of years – Kennel Club figures show dog ownership soared by nearly 8 percent when the pandemic hit and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
Only a select few breeds have the intelligence, patience and good nature required to carry out the complex job. So, here are the 10 breeds of dog that make the best guide dogs.
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While some travel options can prove challenging for dog owners, there’s no need to always rely on the car – with dogs being welcome on trains.
Here’s what they had to say.
1. Select a seat
Claire Harris, from Pet2Places, says: Go for a seat where there is space for the dog to sit (especially if they are a large dog) but somewhere no one else is likely to sit down. This is so your dog doesn't have to sit with a stranger if they are not good with strangers, or if they will be overly friendly."
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2. Prepare your pup
Claire's second tip: "If your dog is not great at travelling or has never been on a train before, start them off with just going to the station and sitting on the platform. When they are ready, go on the train for a short journey and build up from there. Travel at quieter times so your dog will have more space."
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3. Exercise is essential
Claire's last piece of advice: "Try to tire your dog out beforehand if you know you are going on a long journey, that way they will sleep most of the way. Like with any way of travelling, avoid food at least two hours before their journey to avoid motion sickness."
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4. Plan for the worst
Ali Taylor, Battersea’s Head of Canine Behaviour & Training, says: "Plan ahead. Make sure you find out where the local vets will be at your destination in case of emergencies."
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1. The Witchery
The Witchery in Castlehill is renowned for its fine dining in a spectacular Gothic space. Dine by candlelight in the Secret Garden dining room, bask in the lavish atmosphere and enjoy award-winning food and drink.
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2. Rhubarb
Rhubarb at Prestonfield House, Priestfield Road, is a luxurious restaurant at the 17th Century manor hotel. Impress your date with fine dining beneath opulent chandeliers in a grand Regency dining room.
Photo: David Cheskin
3. The Wee Greek Kitchen
The Wee Greek Kitchen in Dalkeith Road, Prestonfield, is a family-run restaurant serving heartfelt Greek and Mediterranean food in an intimate, relaxed space.
Photo: The Wee Greek Kitchen
4. Café Marlayne
Café Marlayne in Thistle Street, New Town, is a bustling French bistro which serves twists on the classics in a cosy atmosphere.
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Whether it’s poached eggs and avocado toast, a full Scottish fry up, or a stack of pancakes – brunch has become a serious dine out experience.
It’s not just hangover food anymore. It’s an (Instagram-worthy) event.
We asked readers on our Facebook page their favourite place for a spot of not-quite-breakfast, not-quite-lunch in Edinburgh. This is where they recommended.
1. Pirlous
Found in the ever-popular Grassmarket area of Edinburgh, Pirlous is a Mediterranean eatery and coffee house which serves a mean shakshuka. You can also get avocado on sourdough (with smoked salmon or Greek feta), Scottish oats with a variety of toppings, and a bacon focaccia sandwich - all washed down with local coffee.
Photo: Jacob Campbell for Pirlous
2. Loudons
Loudons is an Edinburgh staple, serving all-day breakfast at its restaurants in New Waverley and Fountainbridge. From a full breakfast with haggis and all the trimmings, to vegan pancakes, there's something for everyone.
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3. Scran
Scran serves all day breakfast at its bistro in North Bridge Arcade, Old Town - like this veggie stack (left). Meanwhile, its new sister venue in 36 North Bridge has just started serving brunch and cocktails for the perfect boozy brunch in the Capital.
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4. The Garden Bistro
The Garden Bistro can be found in Saughton Park Walled Gardens, not far from Murrayfield Stadium. Brunch offerings include a full Scottish breakfast, veggie breakfast, Scotch pancakes, eggs royale (pictured) and more.
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Arizona man arrested, accused of killing his dad because he refused to pay for groceries
MESA, Ariz. - Investigators say an Arizona man is arrested and accused of murder and tampering with evidence, after he allegedly killed his father.
The incident, according to court documents we obtained, began to unfold during the early morning hours of April 1, when Mesa Police received a request for a welfare check for a man.
"Per the reporting party, the victim was going to meet with the defendant, who is his son, at the defendant's residence," read a portion of the court documents. "He was to take him grocery shopping on March 31, 2022 at approximately [12:00 p.m.] and never returned."
Officers, according to investigators, tried multiple times to contact the victim and the suspect, identified as 43-year-old Jason Todd Jeschor, and eventually, as officers began to force their way into the home to conduct a welfare check, Jeschor opened the door, and exited the home upon command.
"While being detained as officers were searching the residence, the defendant told an officer he believed the victim and another 'dude' were threatening him and the victim was dead," read a portion of the court documents. "When asked what happened, He said, 'I killed him.'"
Investigators say when Jeschor was questioned, Jeschor said the victim was taking him to the grocery store, but refused to pay for groceries when Jeschor discovered he did not have funds on his debit card.
Jeschor, according to court documents, admitted to stabbing the victim with a homemade, spear-like object after he and the victim returned to Jeschor's home. Jeschor also admitted to moving the victim's body, and cleaning the blood from the area.
Court documents state that Jeschor expressed no remorse for his actions, and believed the killing "was justified for no reason." A judge has set a $1 million cash-only bond for Jeschor.
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Cutting edge therapies for chronic pain being developed in Chicago hospitals
CHICAGO - Cutting edge therapies for chronic pain are being developed in Chicago hospitals.
There’s a focus now to stop the pain before it even starts, by identifying who is prone to the condition.
"The incidence of chronic pain is significant," said Dr. Asokumar Buvanendran the Anesthesiology Department Chair at Rush University Medical Center. "In fact, it is much more than hypertension and diabetes combined," he added.
Chronic pain can impact every aspect of life.
Until now, the primary treatment was opioids. But Chicago doctors are working to make them obsolete.
Donna Clark has been diagnosed with what’s called the "suicide disease" or complex regional pain syndrome.
Doctors believe her pain was triggered by back surgery eight years ago.
"A lot of times I'll wear shorts even in the winter because I can't stand pants touching my legs," said Clark. "It's a burning pain. It feels like you're on fire," she said.
Those who suffer from chronic pain are often told it’s all in their head.
Rush University Medical Center doctors are finding in a new study, that this isn’t far from the truth.
Rush is partnering with the National Institute of Health to identify where chronic pain originates and who is most susceptible to developing it.
They are using MRI scans of the brain to get their results.
"Traditionally, pain is reported by the patient, but we can actually see documented evidence now in the brain of the circuits that light up with chronic pain. So that's a really exciting and new field that's developed over the years," said Dr. Buvanendran.
Instead of prescribing opioids, doctors are now able to insert electrodes surgically into the spine to stop pain signals before they reach the brain and trigger discomfort.
"So if you're able to interrupt the signals in the process, you naturally can cut down the pain signals going to the brain, and therefore you decrease the pain perception," said Dr. Buvanendran.
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At Northwestern Memorial Hospital, doctors are taking a closer look at the psychology of pain.
"We see a lot of pain conditions with people with underlying depression, anxiety, PTSD, and very specifically, people who have a history of childhood trauma or trauma as adults," said Northwestern Chief of Pain Medicine Dr. David Walega. "Many of the areas that process our emotions, are near areas that process pain," he added.
Donna believes if she was diagnosed earlier, she could have saved her body from progressive trauma caused by the pain syndrome.
She is hopeful others won’t have to suffer like she has.
"It's like you watch the world go by, and you can't participate it in anymore. You know you're just on the sidelines saying, you know here I am, doesn’t anybody care," she said.
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Linlithgow artist shortlisted for prize
Linlithgow artist Elaine Woo MacGregor hasbeen shortlisted for the Jackson’s Painting Prize 2022, making the final 42 from 8949 entries.
The winner will walk away with £6,000 when the Prize is announced on Wednesday, April 13.
Elaine has been shortlisted for her piece ‘Portrait Of Nan Shepherd Camping By The Wells Of Dee’.
She said: “The painting was inspired by passages in the book 'The Living Mountain' and the life of Nan Shepherd. I was interested in finding out about individual writers’ demeanour and habits, as well as sense of place, and how this shaped their identity and the themes in their work.
"With the break due to the pandemic, I reflected on what it means to be a creative during these times, our relationships with natural and urban environments and our sense of ‘self’.”
She added: "My paintings are not direct portraits of writers per-se; they are my interpretations of narratives and the essence of their character.
"The ideologies of these Writers are intriguingly relevant to our present-day challenges.’
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River City, Scot Squad and Edinburgh panto star set to double his King's fund-raising effort by running first full Marathon
He's had a think about it and after announcing last week that he would run the Edinburgh half marathon to raise money for the King's redevelopment appeal, River City and Scot Squad star Jordan Young has changed his mind.
Let us know what you think and join the conversation at the bottom of this article
Talking exclusively to the Evening News the 42-year-old King's panto favourite reveals with a grin, “This is a world exclusive, so brace yourself, I've been having a think over the weekend and I'm going to do the full Edinburgh Marathon and not the Half Marathon.”
He explains, “After I did the press launch I came home and was chatting to my wife when she said, ‘Why are you not doing the Marathon?’
“Now I've done Half Marathons in the past but I've never run a Marathon before so I thought, ‘At a time when the cost of living has gone through the roof, we are asking people to sponsor the redevelopment of a theatre, maybe I should push myself a bit further’, so I'm going to do the Marathon, all 26.2 miles of it.”
The Edinburgh Marathon, on May 29, will find Jordan running what is believed to be the fastest Marathon route in the world. Starting at the Commonwealth Pool the event will take runners past Surgeons Hall, down the Royal Mile, east towards Musselburgh, then back along the coast to the finish line.
“It's only eight weeks away, which means a lot of training,” the actor says, adding, “and it's not just me running, there are about 20 others too, a lot of the King's front of house and Duncan Hendry, the ex-Chief Exec, will all be running the Half Marathon.”
Running as part of a £40,000 Crowdfunder to raise money for the transformative King's project, Jordan is no stranger to fundraisers, in November he jumped out of a plane for the Beatson Cancer Charity.
He admits, “That was scary because I'm terrified of heights but actually quite thrilling in the end. That got postponed five times because of bad weather but for the Marathon, being the end of May, there's a decent chance it could be warm. Running on a hot day is a killer, so I'm hoping for a wee bit of chill in the air.”
So, how might his alter-egos, Scot Squad's PC Jack McLaren and River City's Alex Murdoch, react to the challenge of running a Marathon?
Jordan laughs, “Jack would be doing the Half Marathon and the full Marathon in a deep sea diving suit and, having finished the full, would probably run all the way back to the start line giving high fives to everyone finishing behind him.
“As for Alex, he'd get a chit under his name and pay a professional athlete to do it for him so that he'd look good and come in with a good time. If anybody said anything, he'd get Lenny onto them.”
On hand to help launch the Crowdfunder were Jordan’s panto co-stars, Allan Stewart and Grant Stott, although his attempts to rope them into the run proved fruitless.
“I asked Grant the other day, but he said, ‘Oh no, not with my knees,' and Allan just looked at me as if I was insane,” he laughs.
You can donate towards Jordan's Marathon here
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Second World War pilot celebrates 100th birthday in Edinburgh
Second World War veteran Dr Hugh Norman MacPhail is celebrating his 100th birthday in Edinburgh today as friends and family from all over the world come together.
Dr MacPhail was born in Sheffield but spent most of his life in Scotland, buying a house on Kingsburgh Road in Edinburgh after getting married to his wife Elizabeth in 1952.
It is the very same house where they raised their four children that Dr MacPhail is celebrating his 100th birthday on April 4 – nearly 70 years later.
His son, Dave, made the trip all the way from Australia to be with his family for the celebration.
"I’m probably the furthest afield,” the veterinary surgeon told the Evening News.
“But one of my brother’s has come from Italy and a grandson has come from Portugal.
"There are people coming from all over the place really, half the street is planning to turn up for a drink, a piece of cake and to sing happy birthday. It’ll be a real bit of fun.”
While he was a well-known and respected doctor practising at the Murrayfield Medical Practice for the majority of his career, he was also a skilled pilot who served with the RAF during the Second World War.
He did his initial flight training in Ontario, Canada, and after excelling he was provided further training for a role as a flying instructor.
Dave said someone from the RAF is planning to attend the birthday celebrations on Monday afternoon to mark his father’s achievement.
"He is probably one of the last pilots standing from the Second World War I would think,” he said.
“They are planning to give him some sort of a certificate. He loved flying, he was a very good pilot so it will mean a lot to him.”
Growing up Dave described Dr MacPhail's strong work ethic as one to be respected.
"He was a very busy person with work but family life was also very important to him,” he said.
"We spent all our summers up in Lewis which is where his parents are from. He loved it there, just being out on the moors and down the beach, catching up with everyone – every person up there is a second cousin of some description so it was very much a family place.”
He was also an active sportsman who had no end to his talents, “you name it he was involved,” Dave said.
"He was into all sorts from tennis and squash to golf… he’s still playing golf in his 99th year, he has been a member at Muirfield for many years and is a life-member at Bruntsfield too so those things are very important to him.”
One of the most touching parts Dave described of his father turning 100 is the stream of cards arriving from people who have known him over the years.
"Some are from patients he treated 60-odd years ago, they have remembered or somehow worked out it’s a big year, and others are just from all sorts of people he has kept up with over the years… including his good friend Queen Elizabeth who was kind enough to send him a card! He was very pleased to get that indeed.”
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Members of the Lawrence community came to downtown Mass Street on Monday to partake in festivities surrounding Kansas men's basketball's appearance in the NCAA championship.
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Edinburgh's links with slavery: city-centre church 'part funded by slave trade' says researcher
A landmark city-centre church was partly built with the proceeds of slavery, new research has claimed.
Let us know what you think and join the conversation at the bottom of this article.
St John's Episcopal Church on Princes Street has been linked to the slave trade because some of the money for its construction came from two naval captains and an army officer who all served with the British East India Company (EIC), which was heavily involved in slavery.
Researcher the Rev Yousouf Gooljary, a licensed minister in the Scottish Epsicopal Church, said captains Alexander Tod and Thomas Robertson and Lt Colonel Alexander Dyce earned their wealth in part from the company’s slave trading.
"The wealth gained from EIC profits contributed to the building of St John’s Church in 1818," he said.
"The ‘business model’ of the EIC relied on the purchase of slaves from Africa and Madagascar to run its forts and settlements and work in its warehouses and factories, over 200 years, to turn a profit. Many born into slavery were then transported throughout its vast enterprise from the Atlantic Ocean to Sumatra as specialist labour was required to trade spices, salt, cotton, opium, tea, pepper, silk and so on. The total numbers of slaves purchased or so moved is probably over a million.
"I think it's inconceivable, if you look at the ships they were on and the ports they sailed to, that these two captains, Tod and Robertson, weren't involved in moving the slaves around."
And he said Lt Col Dyce was based in Madras, where the EIC had a fort and where slaves would be brought. "The army was there to protect the commercial interests of the company.”
Mr Gooljary said he had given a talk about his research at St John's and suggested it could commemorate the suffering caused by slavery with a service, with a plaque or installation. And he hopes the church will educate the public and retell the story.
He has done similar research on other churches and says people are often shocked at their links with slavery but grateful for being told about it. "Scotland is very proud of its heritage, but we want to get the story right," he said.
St John’s rector the Rev Markus Dunzkofer said the church had been aware of some of what Mr Gooljary discovered and it was doing further research to get more information. “It’s a complex story. I invited Yousouf to come to St John’s to put another light on our rather diverse background. We also have the only freed slave who died in Edinburgh, Malvina Wells, buried in our grounds. She’s the only person buried in Edinburgh who when she was born was a slave.
"Yousouf’s research is a piece of the puzzle and we’re trying to put all the pieces together and hopefully by the end of it there will be a learning experience not just for us but also we’re trying to do something that connects younger folk into the story. We’re trying to figure out how we tell both the dark side of the story but tie it in with stories of people who can be held up as models so that we learn from our history.”
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Road closure for resurfacing works at Duntarvie on M9
The southbound M9 after Junction 2 Philipstoun will be closed between 7.30pm and 6am on the nights of April 13-16.
This is to allow one kilometre of carriageway to be resurfaced.
A clearly signed diversion route for southbound traffic will be in place between Junction 2 and Junction 1a, via the A904 and M90.
Tommy Deans, BEAR Scotland’s South East Network Manager, said: “These surfacing improvements will improve safety and ride quality for motorists using this stretch of the M9.
“We thank road users and the local community in advance for their patience while we carry out this project. We’ll do all we can to complete the work as quickly and safely as possible.”
All traffic management will be removed outwith working hours and access for emergency vehicles will be maintained at all times.
Consultation has been carried out with relevant stakeholders to make them aware of the plans in advance.
Real time journey information is available from Traffic Scotland on www.trafficscotland.org, twitter at @trafficscotland or the mobile site my.trafficscotland.org.
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Royal Mint releases new £5 coin to mark 120 years of Peter Rabbit
Royal Mint is releasing a new £5 coin to mark 120 years since Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit first hit the shelves.
The commemorative coloured coin features the fluffy-tailed mischief-maker in his trademark blue coat hopping through a wildflower meadow.
The coin’s designer Ffion Gwillim said she used the original storybook illustrations as a reference to create the “cheerful and celebratory” scene.
Speaking about the design, Ms Gwillim explained: “As the coin is a celebration of The Tale Of Peter Rabbit, I knew from the beginning that I wanted the coin to be cheerful and have a celebratory feel.
“I took inspiration from the colourful floral illustrations seen throughout the book.
“Taking the different floral elements from pages in the book to create a new scene on a round coin was a welcomed design challenge – applying colour to such a detailed coin also took a lot of care and precision.”
Where can I buy it?
Peter Rabbit has been celebrated on coins by the Royal Mint since 2016, and this latest edition honours 120 years since the first publication of The Tale of Peter Rabbit.
The new coin is available on the Royal Mint website in gold and silver, as well as a “brilliant uncirculated” edition, but it will not enter circulation.
Royal Mint director of commemorative coins Clare Maclennan said: “Coins remain Britain’s favourite collectable item.
“Their appeal continues to reach new collectors with the increasing popularity of our childhood character coins, which celebrate some of the greatest childhood stories and characters we know and love on official UK coin.
“The collectable Peter Rabbit £5 crown is the latest release in the series, marking the 120th anniversary of the mischievous, loveable rabbit.
“Inspired by the original watercolour illustrations, and available in a vibrant special colour edition, the coin is itself a beautiful work of art for collectors of all ages, and we’re so thrilled to see these pieces are inspiring new and younger collectors to get involved.”
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The Farmhouse at Mackworth: A dream restaurant in Derby
The Farmhouse at Mackworth
The ethos of The Farmhouse is to be excellent in everything they do. They also aim to go above and beyond for each guest. From my experience, I can confirm that they definitely follow through on their promise. It is a dream restaurant in Derby.
We were shocked to see how efficient the restaurant was. From the idyllic location to the smooth-running service, we knew we were in for a treat.
The dishes in the restaurant are cooked to perfection. Furthermore, we were served in good time. We did not have to wait hours for our meals.
From the smell of the food alone, I knew it would be a win. The different flavours of the food made me even more excited to try it.
I tried the pan-fried chicken and it was exceptional. As I am also a cheese lover, this dish ticked all the boxes for me. The dish was perfectly balanced and nothing was too spicy or overpowering.
All the servers are excellent and always willing to assist at The Farmhouse. We were served by Aless Jones who was patient, kind and understanding. She always had a smile when talking and was happy to recommend a good dish to our liking.
The desserts at the restaurant exceeded our expectations. Each one was presented beautifully and did not look rushed or unpleasant. The taste matched this quality, and we cannot wait to come back to try something new!
The Farmhouse did not disappoint and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for quality food in a beautiful location.
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Franck Sauzee: There's only one show in town as Hibs legend makes long-awaited return to Edinburgh
A familiar face peers down at the O2 Academy from banners on the walls. The room is bathed in Hibernian green as an expectant audience files in, a buzz of anticipation growing louder and louder.
‘Twenty years in the making’ states the evening’s co-host Grant Stott, as he gets proceedings under way. The part-time pantomime villain is a dab hand at getting crowds going but there is no booing tonight apart from when Hearts are mentioned, which is fairly often, as a host of former Hibees reminisce about three memorable Edinburgh derby victories.
Stott introduces the top table: John O’Neil, Ian Murray, Dirk Lehmann, Alex McLeish, John Hughes and Stuart Lovell take to the stage accompanied by their own entrance music including ‘Yogi Yogi Bear’ for Hughes, and ‘Land Down Under’ by Men at Work for Sydney-born Lovell.
Flanked by Sky Sports reporter Luke Shanley – ‘the Ant to my Dec’ – Stott barely has the words out before the crowd is on its feet, clapping and cheering.
"Mr Franck… Gaston… Henri… Sauzee!”
The man himself strides onto the stage. Two decades have passed but he is as suave as ever, retaining that cool, calm exterior that served him so well on and off the football pitch. He turns 57 later this year but looks like he could still do a job in defence.
He seems almost overwhelmed as he shows his appreciation to the audience, and Paul Hanlon and Lewis Stevenson. Their Hanlon-Stevenson Foundation is the reason the Frenchman has returned to Edinburgh after taking up a role as an ambassador in March 2020. Covid-19 might have delayed his return but good things come to those who wait.
Perhaps it is best to start with McLeish, the man who brought Sauzee to the Capital and sparked an everlasting love affair.
"There was an agent who would phone me and always tell me, ‘I’ve got a cracker for you’, but most of them were s****,” he recalls.
"I said to him, ‘who is it this time?’ and he asked me, ‘Have you ever heard of a player called Franck Sauzee?’ Of course I’d heard of Franck Sauzee; I’d played against him when Scotland beat France 2-0 at Hampden [in 1989].”
Sauzee interrupts, pointing out that France then beat Scotland 3-0 in Paris a few months later.
"I knew all about Franck,” McLeish continues after the laughter dies down. “I knew he was a wonderful manipulator of the ball so I told the agent, ‘I’d love to get him’. He was in the prime of his career and I felt he could do great things for Hibs – hit a 50-yard pass and land it on a 50 pence. That was the accuracy of his distribution.
"We were still kicking the ball long at the back. I thought Franck could take the ball from the goalkeeper and start the build-up.
"We wanted to play good football; I felt we were getting the players to do that and putting Franck in the back three was an absolute revelation. It was a great formation for us and we had the right players at the right time. We were lucky to get Franck for the last few years of his phenomenal career.”
Sauzee takes up the story: "When I came for the first time it was strange because in Scotland, the tactic often is that the ball goes from the back to the striker and after three or four games, I still hadn’t touched the ball…
"Eventually we found our own football and it was fantastic. I played for 20 years and I had two wonderful moments in my career; when I was with Marseille and we won the Champions League, the French Cup, and the league, and then when I was with Hibernian.
"That’s why it’s been 20 years: it was too difficult for me to come back because when I left Edinburgh and Hibs I was so sad. It was not possible for me to return.”
Given the manner of his departure – sacked after 69 days as manager – it is perhaps understandable that he should be reluctant to return. But it was also the affinity he developed for the club and the supporters; a fanbase that took to him in a way that not all players experience in their careers.
It is a joy listening to Sauzee and his former colleagues. He likens O’Neil to former Bordeaux and France midfielder Alain Giresse and refers to Hughes as ‘my language professor’ throughout. Lehmann laughs as he remembers Hughes nailing his boots to the floor and Murray recalls the daunting nature of playing alongside the Frenchman – ‘He’d never shout at you, but you’d know when you’d let him down. He had this look…’
Sauzee is in his element; regaling the audience with tales of the dressing room, losing his teeth as he scored a goal in a 3-1 home Edinburgh derby victory, and running the length of the Tynecastle pitch to celebrate his goal in the Millennium derby.
There are plenty of laughs, video highlights, stories unfit for printing in a family newspaper, and video messages from Ulrik Laursen and Mixu Paatelainen, who are unable to attend. Sauzee even recreates the celebratory jig he danced with Paatelainen in the 6-2 game.
Former Hibs midfielder Des Bremner makes an appearance with the European Cup – he and Sauzee are two of five players to have worn green and white and won Europe’s premier trophy – and plans for a charity game involving the 2000/01 squad are revealed.
Sauzee seems delighted to be back and touched by the turnout.
In his programme notes he wrote: “Time has not diminished the feeling I have for Edinburgh, Hibernian, and the people who make the city and the club what they are.”
Going by the reception afforded to him at this event, the feeling is entirely mutual.
After all, there is only one Sauzee.
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Celtic and Rangers colts Lowland League entry voted through for a second season
Rangers and Celtic B teams are set to continue to play in the Lowland League for a second year.
The pilot project, originally planned for one season, became a contentious issue a year ago but was passed by league members for admission. Now, 11 months on, a ‘comfortable majority’ of clubs voted 11-4 in favour of ‘guest clubs’ being admitted to the fifth tier set-up for a second season.
That leaves the door open for the Old Firm pair to return under the same ruling which barred them from promotion or access to the pyramid play-off against the winner of the Highland League.
Bonnyrigg Rose have already sewn up this year’s Lowland League title and will receive their trophy at New Dundas Park following their match with East Stirlingshire on Saturday. Celtic B are currently second, level on points with East Kilbride FC, with Rangers three points behind in fourth but with a game in hand.
A Lowland League statement said: “A comfortable majority of 11-4 indicated a preference for their involvement, having taken two weeks to weigh up a presentation on the topic.
“While conscious it is, understandably, a divisive and emotive subject, the overriding feeling is their presence has been of benefit in a commercial sense while there are promising early indications of young, emerging Scottish talents benefiting from early exposure to senior football in a competitive environment.
"It is important to note that guest clubs will not be eligible for promotion. Nor will they hamper the ability of clubs to be promoted to or relegated from the Lowland League.
“This has been a democratic process, with conversation and debate encouraged before any outcome was established.
“The board of the SLFL, and member clubs, remain committed to making a positive impact within our communities and Scottish football as a whole, and will maintain an open mind to any initiatives that support those aims.”
A year ago when the project was first floated in a vote, the Glasgow pair were accepted into the set-up by 11-5 margin.
Hearts are also said to be interested in setting up a B team if the SPFL continues to operate without a reserve league.
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PEORIA, Ariz. — The “if” was never considered. And the “when” is now.
“It’s time for Julio Rodriguez to play in the big leagues,” manager Scott Servais said in his Monday morning media session.
His announcement, which was followed by an immediate and still ongoing social media blast from the organization, verified what has been evident from the first days of spring training and grew more concrete with each day that brought another shake-your-head highlight moment from the young phenom — there was no way the Mariners could keep him off the opening day roster.
“That was quite a conversation,” Servais said. “He is so so excited. He’s just a fun kid. The joy and the excitement he plays with, I think it’s contagious. It’s going to serve our team very well. And I think he’s a really good player on top of it. It should be fun.”
Rodriguez knew he was playing well this spring, but wouldn’t allow himself to actually believe it until the words came out of Servais’ mouth.
His response to his manager in the moment?
“It’s on,” he said. “It’s on. That’s what I told him. I’m ready to go.”
But he was ready to go back in October of 2021 when he came to Seattle to receive his Mr. Mariner award. As he watched the Mariners play in front of sold-out crowds in the final series of the 2021 season, it added fuel to a motivation already on overdrive to make the MLB team out of spring training.
“I’m gonna go out there and go compete, like I do all the time,” he said that day. “That’s what I do. Even if they were to say, I don’t have a shot, I’m definitely gonna go compete. That’s what I do. It’s who I am.”
Coming into the shortened spring training, the Mariners were cautious in their expectations for Rodriguez.
They wouldn’t dispel the notion that he might make the team out of spring training.
“We left the door open to him, and told him, ‘if you have a super showing and it all clicks that the opportunity would be there for you to make the team,’” Servais said.
Rodriguez smashed through the slightly ajar door and announced his presence with a mammoth homer in his first Cactus League at-bat.
“After I got it going, once I put my foot on the gas pedal in spring training, I just kept making my adjustment and kept going through everything, I feel that’s when it became evident I could make this ballclub.”
On Sunday, Rodriguez went 3 for 4 with three runs scored and two runs batted in, including a prodigious solo homer to deep right-center and a line-drive RBI double to left field as the Mariners beat the Royals 10-8.
In 12 games this spring, Rodriguez has posted a .419/.471/.839 slash line, including four doubles, three homers, eight RBI, nine runs scored, three walks, nine strikeouts and three stolen bases.
Realistically, Rodriguez made the decision for the Mariners. And he made it an easy one by showing up up faster and lighter on the bases and in the outfield, more polished at the plate and just as explosive in every aspect of the game.
“I think probably the first or second day that he was here and I saw how he was moving,” Servais said. “His body was working differently. The first day it stood out to me, we were doing a base-running drill, it was the third day of camp and I’m watching this guy run like first to third. I’m like, ‘Oh my god. That’s different.’”
There is so much different about Rodriguez. At 21, he has an advanced understanding of the commitment it takes to be successful at the MLB. Following the 2019 season, he slowly began adjusting his offseason workouts, adding different aspects to address what he felt were areas of needed improvement.
After the COVID-shortened 2020 season that featured a wrist fracture during “summer camp” and a learning experience playing winter ball in the Dominican Republic, Rodriguez took his offseason training to higher level. He increased his speed training, reworked his hitting approach to be more disciplined and changed his eating habits. It’s the self-realization that some players never find in their careers.
And it got him to the big leagues on an expedited timeline that few expected despite his overwhelming talent.
“I don’t think I would be here right now and taking advantage of this opportunity if I wasn’t preparing myself for the past two years,” he said. “I feel that played the biggest part in my whole development. I feel like that’s what allowed me to be here right now standing in front of you guys.”
Rodriguez’s commitment to preparation during the offseason and on a daily basis this spring has helped ingratiate himself into a team with like-minded players.
“I’ve been very impressed with him,” said Mitch Haniger. “He’s one of first ones here every day and he works hard. I think that’s really important for sustainable success in this game. So he’s obviously got all the tools and and the makeup looks really good too.”
Some veteran-laden teams can take a side-eye view of rookie prospects, viewing as disruptive threats to their jobs or their success, particularly ones that have generated as much hype like Rodriguez, particularly from the organization. But in a season where winning and the postseason are the known expectations of the players, they can see that Rodriguez can help them achieve that goal.
“There’s no question, the players know,” Servais said. “I’ve always said you can’t you can’t fool the players, you can’t (expletive) the players. They know. And just hearing the comments over the last 10 days is how you know It’s from some of our guys who have been around a little bit. It’s ‘This kid is for real, isn’t he?’ or ‘Hey this kid ain’t bad.’ That’s all they need to say. That’s telling me right away they recognize this guy can help them and he can us I don’t want to hype a player too much, but there’s something about Julio that excites everybody. It’s not just the fans. It’s not just the media. It’s the players in the clubhouse. That’s ultimately who you have to earn the respect from, and I think he’s done that.”
How will the Mariners allot the playing time between Rodriguez, Haniger, Jarred Kelenic and Jesse Winker? Both Rodriguez and Kelenic have the ability to play all three outfield spots and will take turns playing centerfield.
“Hanny is going to continue to get his DH days and Winker will get some DH days,” Servais said. “I think the most games just as ever played in the season is about 113 but really need to keep them healthy all year. So you know, you’ll see those guys DHing some. You’ll see certain nights where one of those four guys will have a night off. It’s really nice to be able to give a young player day off when he gets in a rough stretch and Julio will hit a rough patch. It’s gonna be a one for 15 or whatever and you know what, he just may need a day off.”
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Kara Jill Kemp harnesses the power of her story to help others tell theirs
Kara Jill Kemp was brought up in a family of teachers. As a product of Murfreesboro Little Theatre and Riverdale High, Kemp has an extensive and eclectic career in management as the managing director of a theatre company, the hospitality crew chief for touring bands and general manager of Tangerine Salon and Spa, one of the region's largest Aveda Lifestyle Salons.
She is also the founder and producer of a national, award-winning storytelling event, United We Style. The annual event benefits United Way. She's also the co-creator and producer of The Bloom Stage, a multi-genre storytelling platform.
As a speaker and creative storytelling coach for leaders who wish to leverage the power of personal narratives, Kemp helps them maintain momentum in their fields while encouraging bold choices that expedite success. Clearly, no story lives unless someone wants to listen.
DNJ: What was your childhood like growing up in a family full of teachers?
Kemp: It was fun and sometimes frustrating simply because any question asked was returned with another question. Curiosity was highly encouraged to problem solve and discover the answers for yourself. I was forged out of the fire of strong women (and a few men) who generously shared their own unique strengths as examples of what it meant to be vulnerable, kind and fierce before it was on trend. I was gifted with parents who were teachers, planting the seeds for empathy, adventure and curiosity in their children. From the start, I was instinctually rooted in my authentic self — cartwheeling down a sidewalk rather than walking, speaking out against situations misaligned with kindness and choosing directions less travelled. My family may not have necessarily known how to handle my idiosyncrasies, but probably because they were teachers accustomed to encouraging youthful inquisitiveness — they held space for me in which I knew I belonged and grew to trust making unique choices as a greater investment into my happiness, fulfillment and success.
DNJ: Who has been one of the biggest influences in your life?
Kemp: Outside of my family, one of the biggest influences was my high school art teacher, Maxine Gaither at Riverdale High School. I had experienced some tragic loss early in my family and with the loss of a good friend in high school. Ms. Gaither provided tools for me to navigate those complex emotions and express them through creating art. She taught me to take the time to observe things and see them from different perspectives and most of all, she took the time to see and listen to my thoughts and ideas despite my youth. Through conversations, she encouraged me to apply for Governor's School for the Arts and to apply for a student exchange program with Japan. Both of which taught me to try for things that seemed impossible, bolstered my confidence and inspired a lifetime of cultural adventure seeking and appreciation.
DNJ:How did you discover your gifts and talents for strengthening work cultures and creative leaders to leverage the power of their personal narratives?
Kemp: Out of necessity, of course! From my time as a founding member and managing director of a non-profit theatre company in Knoxville in 1997 to my present career at Tangerine Salon and my coaching business, I find story at the center of strength and success. In Knoxville with the Actors Co-op, we produced a year-round performance season on a shoestring budget. We created a high school apprentice program, a second experimental stage, developed outreach programs and were granted a prestigious National Arts Endowment grant to produce a year long development of an original, touring production called The Coal Creek Project. We forged partnerships with community nonprofits. We connected businesses to the arts and helped light a path towards Knoxville’s downtown revitalization. An early business model of scrappy, courageous connections rooted in creative endeavors became integral for building viable communities and the confidence leadership commands. It was my first layer of understanding that story is where leaders find their momentum and draw together their communities which leads to thriving businesses.
DNJ: As a speaker and storytelling coach for visionary leaders, where in the world has this taken you, geographically speaking?
Kemp: All over our fair state and thanks to virtual platforms... everywhere. Bloom Stage turned virtual at the onset of the pandemic shutdown, thanks in large part to Ricky Martini at Walnut House in downtown Murfreesboro. As they say, "the show must go on!" and Ricky was swift to adapt and bring in what we needed to keep reaching our audience when no one felt safe (or were allowed) to leave their houses.
DNJ: When did you get involved with the theater and become the co-creator and producer of The Bloom Stage?
Kemp: Technically I became involved in theatre like most kids do when your parents make you audition for "Annie"... of which I was cast as the tallest orphan with Murfreesboro Little Theatre's production back in the 80's at the log cabin. Officially, my theatre involvement began at UT, Knoxville, and then I began making a living as an actress. From there, I had moved to Los Angeles. It broke my acting spirit, however, I returned to the theatre again in 2014 when I created a one-woman show as tribute to my mom and grandmother called "Kittens on the Keys," debuting full circle back at Murfreesboro Little Theatre's cabin. That production led me to meet Kory Wells with Poetry in the 'Boro, and a few conversations encouraged the start of The Bloom Stage in 2018. The Bloom Stage is a quarterly event that blends storytelling, poetry, music and art together to celebrate and honor both the diversity and commonality of human experience to the Murfreesboro stage at Walnut House. It brings together a diverse group of people and always seems to highlight the places where we have similarity in our differences. Each show is unique and profound to me.
DNJ:What was the biggest challenge you faced as the hospitality crew chief for touring bands?
Kemp: Being flexible in an industry that holds strict timing expectations. Brandishing dressing rooms, building a mobile kitchen to feed an upwards of 500 people per meal in a new city each day and every location having sometimes unexpected challenges required organization down to the most minute detail, and then being willing to throw it all out the window if necessary. Bold decisions were made in seconds under pressure of perfection. I didn't always meet that perfection and took a deep dive into humility in those occasions. It was a great "proving ground" for life! Touring highlighted the importance of teamwork, adaptive learning, celebrations and again...finding the joy even in the midst of chaos.
DNJ: Which touring bands have you worked with?
Kemp: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Bob Dylan, Justin Timberlake, Pink, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Willie Nelson, Jack Johnson, The Eagles, Neil Young, Barbara Streisand....and their opening acts that now are blazing their own way up in the spotlight.
DNJ:Could you describe how your storytelling event United We Style began and the idea behind this endeavor?
Kemp: United We Style began in my first year as manager at Tangerine, when one of the owners, Jim McCarrall, came to me and said he wanted to make more of an impact with the salon's community outreach. Jim's stipulation was that he wanted it to be different and he wanted us to have fun doing it. With this blank canvas and being a collaborator, I started conversations with salon team members, which led me to conversations with a couple of salon guests who were involved with United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties. One conversation led to another, and in 2012 we developed a fashion show runway styling event. The idea behind it was that we are all stronger together. We brought different salons together, fashion designers, and elements of fun into one room. We raised more funds for our local United Way and had a blast while doing it. As I became more involved with storytelling and always striving to create an experience that is beyond an audience's expectations, United We Style began incorporating storytelling by 2017. A friend and arts colleague who is a Grand Slam champion at the Peabody Award-Winning Moth storytelling series, Mark Lamb, was touring his award-winning storytelling show in Tennessee from New York City, and we had a conversation (and maybe a couple of cocktails), which sparked the current concept for adding storytelling to United We Style. Our first year, everyone thought I was nuts, and the biggest response was "You want to do what? Put storytellers, stylists and a band on stage together? I don't get it." Thankfully they trusted me to put the event on and now everyone leaves the event with a deeper understanding of how United Way impacts our community through a few laughs, a couple of tears and a little inspiration on how we each can make our mark.
DNJ:What are you passionate about when it comes to community activism?
Kemp: Clearly I am passionate about arts culture, and I hope I can help people see that artistry is accessible and a necessity, not a luxury. I believe to my core the truest, most influential moments of leadership are usually not the ones people see. They are a culmination of each tiny “Yes!” whispered courageously outside the norm, strung together like luminaries providing light for others to shine by, and allowing the best moments to be experienced rather than explained. My life path has been illuminated by heart and intuition, fanned by the flames of curiosity through courage, relationships and creative endeavors. I align my career with my adopted responsibility to keep stringing moments together, and finding places for others to be adventurous in spirit. Art lives at that center. I like to hope that I empower other leaders to get creative with their brands. I attempt to collaborate rather than subscribe to old archetypes of leadership, and I keep saying “yes” to putting my power of influence towards good deeds and bringing people together.
DNJ: What has been your biggest accomplishment to date, either personal or professional?
Kemp: I'll give you multiple choice, because honestly, my career has been eclectic and I celebrate all the wins. Perhaps the most impressive accomplishments (because of their unique nature), would be:
1) I warmed up the crowd for Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s Soul 2 Soul Tour in 2007, making up silly jingles about Tim McGraw or leading improvisational call-and-repeats with an audience of 35,000 people.
2) As managing director of a non-profit theatre company, my company received a National Endowment for the Arts grant to conduct a year-long workshop culminating in an original production (which I directed and toured through southeast mining communities) entitled, "Measured in Labor: The Coal Creek Project," a historical-based production on the Fraterville mining disaster of 1902.
3) Locally, in 2021 I have been honored to receive United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties’ Volunteer of the Year, due in great part to nine years of producing "United We Style," a storytelling, hairstyling, musical community event which has raised over $46,000 directly benefiting United Way. Over the course of this decade, the event has been awarded several local and national awards for it’s philanthropic impact and creativity.
DNJ: Who would be a dream client or organization that you haven’t yet worked with?
Kemp: My dreams are usually formed around who I can learn from rather than impart my wisdom on. I would love to collaborate with Brene Brown, Twyla Tharp, or Genein Letford.
DNJ:What is the best thing about being a creative storytelling life coach?
Kemp: The best is when someone has their 'ah-ha' moment that makes them light up. It's when they find strength in their voice, embrace empowerment in their story, and when they start believing in themselves. They start flexing their metaphorical muscles that they have been working to strengthen in the days (often months) leading up to it...and then things start shifting for them in a more positive direction.
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Moving fast: School board sets parameters for replacing director Bill Spurlock
Board voted 6-1 on timeline
- Tennessee School Boards Association accepts $6,500 to search for next Rutherford schools director
- School officials plan to interview finalists May 16-20
- Timeline calls for board to offer contract to future director May 28
- Board could appoint an interim director if unable to choose an applicant to start July 1
The next leader of Rutherford County Schools should start July 1, the school board decided Monday evening.
Tammy Sharp was the lone school board member to oppose the aggressive timeline.
The school board also agreed to pay the Tennessee School Boards Association $6,500 to assist in the search for applicants. The board used the association in previous searches, including in 2018 to hire Bill Spurlock, the outgoing director of schools.
And the school board agreed to search criteria that includes a preference for applicants with a doctorate, an education license and three years of successful experience in school administration.
Spurlock, is scheduled on June 30 to leave his job — one year earlier than expected. Days after the school board condemned Spurlock's leadership and attitude in an evaluation, he agreed to adjust the length of his contract.
Sharp said the timeline to interview finalists — May 16-20 — is too soon. She suggested the school board appoint an interim director to start in early July and wait until after the Aug. 4 election to hire a director.
Sharp is running unopposed as a Republican, but there's three additional seats up for election.
"I don't know what the hurry is with this," said Sharp, adding that people may think the school board has already decided on a future director of schools.
Board chairperson Tiffany Johnson said it's "absolutely inaccurate" that the elected officials have already chosen the next leader of the county's largest public school system.
School board members can appoint an interim director, Johnson said, if the majority has not chosen an applicant for the job.
Who's running:Your way-too-early guide to 2022 elections in Murfreesboro and Rutherford County
Cost to end director contract:Taxpayers will pay Bill Spurlock after he leaves Rutherford County Schools top job
Board pays $6,500 for director search
TSBA Executive Director Tammy Grissom said notice will go out for a national search of well-qualified candidates. Her organization will examine the applicants, conduct background checks and check references before recommending finalists for interviews.
"I do think the timeline is feasible," Grissom said.
The interviewing process, Grissom said, will include a full day of each applicant speaking and answering questions with different groups:
- Morning meetings with district central office administrators and principals
- Lunch meetings with mayors, and community and business leaders
- Afternoon meetings with teachers and other employees
- Public meetings with school board
The timeline calls for the board to then discuss each candidate, one at a time, from May 23-27 before offering a contract by May 28.
"I think that's plenty of time," Grissom added.
Reach reporter Scott Broden with news tips or questions by emailing sbroden@dnj.com. Follow him on Twitter @ScottBroden.
School board's timeline: Interviewing future leader of Rutherford County Schools
- May 16-20: Interview finalists
- May 23-27: Discuss finalists one at a time
- May 28: Majority of school board members agree to offer contract to applicant
- July 1: New schools director assumes position
- Note: School board may appoint an interim director if unable to decide on applicant
Source: Rutherford County Board of Education timeline decision
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Good morning, and welcome to your daily live blog centred on roads, rail and bus travel. KentLive’s updates aim to ensure you have a smooth journey across the county.
We’ll bring you the very latest from our main routes including the newly implemented Operation Brock contraflow on the M20, the A20, and A2. These routes have been affected by chaos at the Port of Dover due to reduced ferry movement at the Eastern Docks.
This is because P&O Ferries is not operating at the moment as its vessels are undergoing safety reviews. It is not known when its vessels will be reinstated.
READ MORE: Trucker stuck in Dover for more than 32 hours says drivers are now illegal
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M20 speed restrictions
The continuation of Operation Brock means there are speed restrictions on the M20.
All freight traffic heading for a channel crossing must go through the coned area on M20 Eastbound between J8 (Leeds Castle / Maidstone Services) and J9 (Ashford).
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COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — North Idaho College received a warning for not having a properly functioning governing board earlier today.
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities says North Idaho has a year to make changes.
The problems at the college began last year, prompting the commission to step in and ensure a quality education for students.
Moving forward, the college will have several monitoring requirements to enure the board of trustees achieves compliance and restores effective governance.
North Idaho College will remain accredited and credits, certificates and degrees earned at the college will be transferable.
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NEW ORLEANS — What looked like a lost cause turned into one of the sweetest wins ever for Kansas.
The Jayhawks brought their fourth NCAA title back to Allen Fieldhouse on Monday thanks to a second-half flurry that erased a 16-point deficit and eventually overcame North Carolina 72-69 in an epic battle of power programs.
It was the largest comeback in national championship history, surpassing the 1963 title game when Loyola overcame a 15-point deficit to beat Cincinnati at the buzzer, 60-58.
“Tonight we obviously labored in the first half,” said KU coach Bill Self, who won his second championship. “But the kids competed.”
David McCormack scored the go-ahead bucket from close range with 1:21 left, then another at the 22-second mark to put the Jayhawks ahead by three.
North Carolina missed its final four shots, including Caleb Love’s desperation 3 at the buzzer. His heave came up short after officials ruled that Kansas guard DaJuan Harris Jr., stepped out on an inbounds pass with 4.3 seconds left.
The Tar Heels went scoreless over the final 1:41. They couldn't find an answer for KU over the final 20 minutes.
“They were penetrating and doing whatever they wanted,” Love said.
After McCormick’s go-ahead bucket, Love drove to the basket but his shot got blocked. North Carolina got an offensive rebound and fed to Armando Bacot under the bucket. But the big man lost his footing and turned it over, then limped off the court, unable to return.
“I thought I really got the angle that I wanted and then I just rolled my ankle," Bacot said.
That put Brady Manek, not as good a defender, on McCormack, and the Kansas big man backed in Manek for the shot that put the Jayhawks ahead by three.
“When we had to have a basket, we went to Big Dave, and he delivered,” Self said.
McCormack and Jalen Wilson led KU with 15 points each. Christian Braun scored 10 of his 12 in the second half and transfer Remy Martin had 11 of his 14 over the final 20 minutes. The Jayhawks outscored Carolina 47-29 in the second half.
Carolina had scored 16 straight points late in the first half to open a 40-25 advantage at the break, but top-seeded KU (34-6) went on a 31-10 run over the opening 10 minutes of the second to take a six-point lead and set up a fantastic finish.
Bacot had 15 points and 15 rebounds to become the first player to record double-doubles in all six tournament games. He finished the season with 31 double-doubles, but it was not enough. Carolina was trying to join 1985 Villanova as only the second 8 seed to win March Madness.
Instead, the Tar Heels (29-10) fell one win short and dropped to 6-6 all-time in title games. This was their record 21st — and possibly most unlikely — trip to the Final Four. They made it to the final by beating Duke in a back-and-forth thriller and sending Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski into retirement.
There are no banners for that, though.
Instead, another will hang back in Lawrence, and McCormack, thanks to his late-game heroics, will go down in KU lore, along with Mario Chalmers, Danny Manning and the rest of the Kansas greats.
This title was three years in the making. KU was 28-3 and the odds-on favorite heading into March of 2020. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and stopped both the Jayhawks, and the season, in their tracks.
Seven players from that roster are on this one, as well. In some of their minds there were no “what-might-have-beens” about 2020 -- they knew they would have won it. They won this one instead, and showed, once again, it’s never good to count them out.
While this wasn't quite the 47-15 beatdown they put on Miami over the final 20 minutes in the Elite Eight, it was still darn impressive given the circumstances.
Ochai Agbaji, the team’s lone All-American, finished with 12 points and found breathing room after UNC’s lockdown guard, Leaky Black, got his fourth foul 6 minutes into the second half.
“This is a special group of guys," Agbaji said. "We’re going down in history. All I got to say is, ‘Rock Chalk, baby.’”
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SPOKANE, Wash. — The City of Spokane has received four reports for downed trees in city parks, four of which in Coeur d'Alene Park and Downriver Golf Course.
According to Spokane City Parks and Recreation, downed trees were also reported at Indian Canyon Golf Course (1), Manito Park (2), Comstock Park (2) and Audubon Park (1).
Coeur d'Alene Park received significant damage, as one of the downed trees smashed into the staircase of the park's gazebo.
Coeur d'Alene Park Damage
There were 20 calls today to the city's 311 center related to downed trees on the roads.
Downed trees were not the only problems caused by today's windstorm, as the Inland Northwest also suffered downed power lines and severe wildfires.
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$4.5 Million Awarded to Arts Council From American Rescue Plan Act Funding
Plans are already underway to equitably disperse critical resources to reenergize local artists and arts groups with an equal focus on new collaborations and partnerships across the community.
Winston-Salem, NC (April 4, 2022)—The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners recently earmarked $4.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to be managed by Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County. As with all funds, Arts Council will follow the necessary process to provide aid to the local arts and the cultural sector including arts and cultural organizations and artist small businesses through new revitalization and expansion of community-based arts programming, arts workforce development programs, and technical assistance.
While this is exciting news, Arts Council is still awaiting a timetable for when it will receive the American Rescue Plan Act funding. In the meantime, Arts Council officials are working on a plan to follow the necessary steps and processes to equitably distribute the funds under the American Rescue Plan Act guidelines. In the coming weeks, Arts Council will release dates for a series of webinars and other communications to help local artists and arts organizations understand the compliance requirements of the American Rescue Plan Act.
“On behalf of the local arts community, I profoundly thank the members of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners for their continued support and vision to invest in the future of the arts and cultural sector,” Arts Council President and Chief Executive Officer Chase Law said. “The American Rescue Plan Act resources will be a much-needed boost for local artists and arts organizations.
“It is no surprise that the effects of the pandemic have greatly impacted all areas of the arts sector. However, the funding isn’t just about the fun and entertainment aspect of the arts,” she added. “The resources will be strategically used to make our entire community a better place for everyone and to foster change—real change with long-lasting impact that will break down barriers, create new programs, and increase diversity, inclusion, and access in the arts community.”
Law emphasized that the money that will come from the American Rescue Plan Act will not be used to fund the Arts Council itself. In addition, this funding does not take the place of traditional giving needed to support and sustain the organization’s mission for future generations.
“During the last year or so, Arts Council has focused on helping our arts and cultural sector recover and reemerge while at the same time working to reimagine our own role,” Law said. “Funding from the American Rescue Plan Act will help reenergize and provide economic stability for our area arts organizations, programs, and individual artists and also will serve as a catalyst to encourage additional giving to support the future of the local arts sector.”
To sign up for future updates on Arts Council’s American Rescue Plan Act funding, interested artists and arts organizations should send an email to Grants@intothearts.org. Arts Council will share additional information about the American Rescue Plan Act funding in coming weeks.
About Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County
Arts Council of Winston-Salem & Forsyth County is the chief advocate of the arts and cultural sector in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. Arts Council’s goal is to serve as a leader in lifting up, creating awareness, and providing support to grow and sustain the arts and cultural offerings throughout our region, ultimately bringing our community together and making it a great place to live, work and play.
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Inaugural Guilford Dialogues to Feature Experts on Economic Inclusion
The inaugural Guilford Dialogues conference June 7-10 on the campus of Guilford College will feature experts on the topic of “Building Strategies for Economic Inclusion.” President Kyle Farmbry announced speakers who have committed April 4.
The in-person conference will feature presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities to map out challenges and hone strategies for building economies that can better include all races, genders, newcomers, workers, and organizations.
Registration is now open.
“I am delighted that leaders in various fields who are currently addressing economic inclusion will take part in our first Guilford Dialogues conference,” says Kyle, who established the event in his first few months as President of the College. “We anticipate a very robust and productive conversation with actionable outcomes in June.”
Committed speakers include:
Regina Malveaux
Executive Director of the Washington State Women’s Commission, appointed by Governor Jay Inslee, has more than 20 years of experience as a tenacious advocate for women and children as a nonprofit executive, victim’s services provider, community leader, and policy advocate. She is expected to moderate a conference panel on gender and race issues with economic inclusion.
Esther Benjamin
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of World Education Services, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping international students, immigrants, and refugees achieve their educational and career goals, has been a global executive in the public, private, and civil society sectors for more than 25 years. She has had senior management roles with organizations including the U.S Peace Corps.
Dennis Quaintance
Chief Executive Officer, Chief Design Officer and Chief Storytelling Officer for the Greensboro-based Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels, is a noted leader in sustainability and is expected to share his decision process regarding labor and transferring his companies to employee ownership during a panel on enhancing employee ownership. QW Restaurants & Hotels is now 100 percent employee-owned.
Chris Wheat
Co-president of JP Morgan Chase Institute, who directs research around economic equity, personal finances, taxation, savings, and trends in wealth, will be sharing his broad and deep understanding of that data as it relates to the many challenges we face in economic equity during a session on financial policy, data, and the challenges of economic equity.
Simon Gifford
Chief Executive Officer of Mashauri Limited, an entrepreneurial education platform designed to support universities and other institutions in offering experiential entrepreneurial education to their students, has been involved in the creation and growth of several other new ventures and acts as an adviser to a number of early stage companies. He lectures on strategy and entrepreneurship around the world.
Colleen Thouez
is senior fellow at the New School’s Zolberg Institute, where she directs the Global Cities portfolio. She is also senior visiting fellow at SciencesPo Paris where she advises French cities, and the Africa-Europe Mayors Dialogue on Growth and Solidarity. She was inaugural director of the Welcoming and Inclusive Cities Division at the Open Society Foundations, and served for 17 years in leadership positions at the United Nations.
About Guilford College: Guilford College is a nationally distinguished liberal arts school in Greensboro, N.C. Empowering students to design a personalized education focused on their interests and passions, Guilford emphasizes real-world learning for every student, every semester. Established in 1837, Guilford is the only Quaker-founded college in the Southeast. The principles of our founders are reflected in the College’s seven Core Values: community, diversity, equality, excellence, integrity, justice, and stewardship.
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CAROLINA THEATRE AND CROWN AT THE CAROLINA SHOW UPDATES
- ANNUAL SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL JULY 11 THROUGH AUGUST 11
- AN EVENING WITH SHELBY J. IN THE CROWN JULY 29
Greensboro, NC – The Carolina Theatre of Greensboro is pleased to announce the 14th Summer Film Festival in the Betty and Ben Cone, Jr. Auditorium at the Carolina Theatre, July 11 through August 11, 2022, as well as Shelby J. in The Crown at the Carolina on July 29.
Tickets are on sale now through the Carolina Theatre Box Office and at CarolinaTheatre.com.
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AN EVENING WITH SHELBY J.: MUSIC, MEMORIES & MORE
Friday, July 29, 8:00pm
In The Crown at the Carolina
Greensboro native Shelby J., widely known as the “bald beauty” and powerhouse vocalist for Prince, brings her electrifying energy to The Crown at the Carolina.
Her decade as part of Prince’s band The New Power Generation began in the rain with the revered 2007 Super Bowl Halftime Show, recently voted the #1 Halftime Show of All time by Rolling Stone magazine. She can be heard on numerous Prince albums, including “Planet Earth,” “Lotus Flower,” “2010,” and "MLPS sound.”
While touring globally with Prince, Shelby preformed in London’s O2 Arena and sold out a record-breaking 21 shows where Prince declared, "Shelby J. a star is born!"
Shelby has toured with Mary J. Blige, Santana, Roy Hargrove, D'Angelo, and Anthony Hamilton. As an accomplished songwriter, Shelby wrote and performed “How I Know” for Roy Hargrove that earned a Grammy Nomination. She has appeared on The Tonight Show, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, Good Morning America and has been featured in People, Rolling Stone, and Billboard magazines. Most recently she was a featured co-writer and vocalist on the critically acclaimed “Welcome 2 America” album released in 2021 and featured on CBS’ “60 Minutes.”
Shelby is an eclectic performer. When asked how they would describe a Shelby J. show, audiences replied, “She’s a lil’ bit of Mavis Staples with James Brown ENERGY and a lil’ Carole King on the side." Her debut single, "North Carolina," featuring Anthony Hamilton and produced by Prince, rose to #1 on the Neo-Soul/R&B chart. Her album “10” is available on all digital platforms.
Tickets are $25 in advance, or $30 at the door. A $3 processing fee and sales tax will be added to each ticket.
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The 2022 Carolina Theatre Summer Film Festival will run for five weeks, Monday through Thursday, starting July 11. Movies begin at 7PM, with themes including Hitchcock, Romantic Comedies, Banned Books, and Summer Hits.
Tickets are $7 for adults, or $6 for seniors, military, first responders, students, and educators. Carolina Theatre movie passes will also be accepted at the door.
2022 SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL
Monday, July 11 THE MAN WHO KNEW TOO MUCH Hitchcock; 1956, Rated PG
Tuesday, July 12 CLUELESS Rom-Com; 1995, Rated PG-13
Wednesday, July 13 THE GREAT GATSBY Banned Books; 1974, Rated PG
Thursday, July 14 THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MARY Summer Hits; 1998, Rated R
Monday, July 18 TO CATCH A THIEF Hitchcock; 1955, Rated PG
Tuesday, July 19 WHEN HARRY MET SALLY Rom-Com; 1989, Rated R
Wednesday, July 20 BLACK HAWK DOWN Banned Books; 2001, Rated R
Thursday, July 21 BATMAN Summer Hits; 1989, Rated PG-13
Monday, July 25 SHADOW OF A DOUBT Hitchcock; 1943, Rated PG
Tuesday, July 26 LOVE & BASKETBALL Rom-Com; 2000, Rated PG-13
Wednesday, July 27 FROM HERE TO ETERNITY Banned Books; 1953, Not Rated
Thursday, July 28 FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF Summer Hits; 1986, Rated PG-13
Monday, August 1 SPELLBOUND Hitchcock; 1945, Rated PG
Tuesday, August 2 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU Rom-Com; 1999, Rated PG-13
Wednesday, August 3 TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD Banned Books; 1962, Not Rated
Thursday, August 4 GREASE Summer Hits; 1978, Rated PG
Monday, August 8 STRANGERS ON A TRAIN Hitchcock; 1951, Rated PG
Tuesday, August 9 DIRTY DANCING Rom-Com; 1987, Rated PG-13
Wednesday, August 10 HARRY POTTER/SORCERER’S STONE Banned Books; 2001, Rated PG Thursday, August 11 RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK Summer Hits; 1981, Rated PG
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As the Carolina Theatre welcomes audiences back to Downtown Greensboro, here are the current health and safety guidelines in place to keep guests, performers, and staff as safe and comfortable as possible
- · Masks are recommended and social distancing is encouraged, when possible.
- · Hand sanitation stations can be found throughout the theatre lobby, with regular cleaning of high-touch areas by theatre staff.
- · All theatre restrooms have been upgraded with touchless toilets, sinks, soap dispensers, and towel dispensers.
- · Paperless e-tickets are now in use for all events.
- · Please check specific event listings to verify individual show requirements
The Carolina Theatre’s in-person Box Office is open Monday through Friday, from noon until 3PM.
Guests can also email ticketing questions to boxoffice@carolinatheatre.com.
Presenting Arts, Preserving History. The Carolina Theatre receives generous support from ArtsGreensboro.
Carolina Theatre . 310 S. Greene Street . Greensboro, NC 27401 . CarolinaTheatre.com
CAROLINA THEATRE AND THE CROWN AT THE CAROLINA “QUICK LIST”
April 5, 7pm Classic Movie The African Queen (1951) * Carolina Theatre
April 9, 8pm Gregory Amos with Rod McCoy ^ The Crown
April 15, 7:30pm Fiddle & Bow presents Lightnin’ Wells ^ The Crown
April 15, 8pm A Purple Rain Experience, Inspired by Prince ~ Carolina Theatre
April 19, 7pm Silent Movie The Kid Brother (1927) + Carolina Theatre
April 22 and April 23 Bus Stop ^ The Crown
April 30, 4pm Love on Momma Comedy Game Show ^ The Crown
May 1, 7pm ABBAFAB (T2 Presents) ~ Carolina Theatre
May 3, 7pm Classic Movie The Sound of Music (1965) * Carolina Theatre
May 4, 5:15pm Future Fund 10 Live Carolina Theatre
May 8, 3:30pm Always… Patsy Cline ~ Carolina Theatre
May 13, 7:30pm Dori Freeman ^ The Crown
May 19, 7pm Chelcie Lynn: The Tammy Tour (Outback Presents) ~ Carolina Theatre
May 22, 3pm 15th Anniversary Celebration of St. Francis Springs ~ Carolina Theatre
June 9, 8pm JJ Grey & Mofro with The 502s (Outback Presents) Carolina Theatre
June 17 – June 26 CTG presents Shrek: The Musical ~ Carolina Theatre
June 28, 7pm Classic Movie Stir Crazy (1980) * Carolina Theatre
July 11 - August 11 Summer Film Festival * Carolina Theatre
July 13 - August 10 Carolina Kids Club * Carolina Theatre
July 29, 8pm Shelby J. ^ The Crown
September 17, 7:30pm 1964: The Tribute ~ Carolina Theatre
September 23, 8pm A Night of Restoration: Mandisa ~ Carolina Theatre
^ EVENT IN THE CROWN AT THE CAROLINA, LOCATED ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF THE THEATRE
* CAROLINA CLASSIC MOVIE SCREENINGS IN THE BETTY AND BEN CONE, JR. AUDITORIUM
+ SILENT SERIES AT THE CAROLINA MOVIE SCREENINGS WITH LIVE ORGAN ACCOMPANIMENT
~ RENTAL EVENT PRESENTED BY A PROMOTER OUTSIDE OF THE THEATRE
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Guilford Elementary School receives complete Learn-To-Ride Program
Every kindergartner will have the opportunity to learn to ride a bike in PE Class
Greensboro, NC—4/4/2022 – Guilford Elementary School received a complete Learn-To-Ride Program, including Strider® Learn-To-Ride Bikes, helmets, and curriculum from All Kids Bike®.
This program will help approximates 575 kindergarten students learn to ride over the next five years.
The Strider Bikes were delivered to the kindergarten physical education class at Guilford Elementary School and will be incorporated into their curriculum during the 2022-2023 school year.
All Kids Bike is a national movement on a mission to teach every child in America how to ride a bike in kindergarten PE class. Launched in 2018, 550 schools in 50 states are running the All Kids Bike Kindergarten PE Program.
This Kindergarten PE Program includes a proven, integrative curriculum, staff training and certification, the revolutionary, child-friendly Strider Learn-To-Ride Bikes, and helmets. The fleet of dual propulsion Strider Learn-To-Ride Bikes start as balance bikes and convert to pedal bikes. All Kids Bike also offers continued support for each school to ensure everyone involved is successful for five years.
Guilford Elementary School is eager to begin the program this year. PE Teacher, Maureen Horan, who applied for the program wrote: “Granting our kindergarten students with the ability to access a bike and safely learn how to ride, would bring tremendous opportunities to their overall health and well-being. They will discover a new and exciting physical activity that can bring them utter joy, regardless of their financial status. Every child deserves to experience riding a bike and I hope you can help make it happen for our kindergarten students.”
To learn more about All Kids Bike, visit www.allkidsbike.org.
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About Strider® Education Foundation and All Kids Bike
All Kids Bike is a national movement led by the Strider Education Foundation to place Kindergarten PE Learn-To-Ride Programs into public schools for free, using donations from individuals, businesses, and organizations. The Strider Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was formed in 2017. The Strider Education Foundation believes that learning to ride can help everyone lead a happier and healthier life.
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HPU’s Mariana H. Qubein Arboretum and Botanical Gardens Earns Accreditation
HPU is one of two college campuses in North Carolina to receive accreditation at Level II.
HIGH POINT, N.C., April 4, 2022 – High Point University and the Mariana H. Qubein Arboretum and Botanical Gardens have been awarded a Level II Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum.
The accreditation recognizes achieving standards of professional practices deemed important by the program for arboreta and botanic gardens.
“We are blessed to earn this recognition from The ArbNet Accreditation Program for HPU’s arboretum and botanical gardens,” said First Lady Mariana Qubein, who inspired the vision for the campus arboretum and gardens. “The gardens and arboretum are a space for holistic learning and a peaceful space to appreciate nature.”
The Mariana H. Qubein Arboretum and Botanical Gardens at HPU features 3,700 different plants, including more than 700 varieties of trees. The arboretum and gardens feature several tree collections. These include 48 varieties of redbuds, 65 different varieties of dogwoods, 40 varieties of flowering cherries and 135 different varieties of magnolias.
The university is also now recognized as an accredited arboretum in the Morton Register of Arboreta, a database of the world’s arboreta and gardens dedicated to woody plants.
“Receiving this accreditation is a huge honor for the gardens and arboretum,” said Patrick Moore, HPU gardens coordinator. “It showcases our testament to managing our gardens and the entire campus at the highest level of horticultural standards. Being a part of this community encourages us to work toward higher levels of professional standards and identify more opportunities for collections and conservation activities with other arboreta.”
HPU was also recently recognized with the 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education award. This is the 13th consecutive year the university has received this designation for the continued commitment to creating a campus full of natural beauty.
The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, capacity and professionalism.
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SECCA’s local-centric series continues with a photographic exhibition.
On View April 9-May 8, 2022/ southern Idiom Gallery
SECCA’s Southern Idiom exhibition series continues with The High Heels of Jazz, featuring new photography by Bobby Roebuck. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held from 1-4pm on Saturday, April 9, Admission is free, with a suggested $10.00 donation.
ARTIST STATEMENT:
As a photographer my intent is to capture the expressions of the moment in the faces of the subject being photographed. Each expression promotes the energy, experience, and love for the musical expression. The person seeing my photograph should almost feel like they are along the stage witnessing the show or concert. Through the use of stage lighting or my personal production lighting, the lights add shadows that demonstrate a dramatic image of the face, hands or a toe tapping beat which helps to mark the timing of the music. Music and Lighting brings Life to the Stage…and that’s what I want communicated to the viewer.
ARTIST BIO
Bobby Roebuck primarily is a Jazz Photographer, with a unique artistic vision. He is a creative photographer striving to capture the essence of the moments to be etched in memories for a lifetime. Bobby taps into his natural talent as a visual artist and utilizes his ability to manipulate light to bring out the true beauty in his subject matter. He shoots jazz concerts and is always fascinated with the dynamic musicians’ ability to bring sweet melodies to the listener’s ears. Bobby becomes energized along the photographer’s pit as he catches each expression of the performers and maneuvers in the right position to secure the unbelieverable expressions demonstrated in each face.
ABOUT SOUTHERN IDIOM
SECCA’s Southern Idiom exhibition series launched in 2017 as a platform for elevating and celebrating the work of Winston-Salem artists. In contrast to many exhibitions at SECCA, works on view in Southern Idiom are available for purchase. Bobby Roebuck’s exhibition marks the 26th installment of the series, whose alumni artists include Sharon Hardin, Terri Dowell-Dennis, Ashley Johnson, Frank Campion, Mona Wu, Owens Daniels, Jessica Singerman, Leo Rucker, Kevin Calhoun, Paul Travis Phillips, Laura Lashley Sam ”The Dot Man” McMillan and others.
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Bojangles to Give Away $1 Million in Free Gas
Southern food chain launches gas giveaway to relieve pain at the pump for its customers and communities
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 4, 2022) – Bojangles, the legendary Southern food chain known for its chicken, biscuits and tea, is giving away $1 million in free gas to help customers offset the rising cost of fueling up their tanks.
Beginning today until supplies run out, every purchase of a Bojangles Family Meal – featuring 12 or 20 pieces of bone-in chicken, plus scratch-made biscuits, choice of home-style fixins and Legendary Iced Tea® – will come with a $10 gas gift card.
According to data compiled by AAA, gas prices reached the highest levels on record in March 2022. As a family-forward chain known for providing great food and tremendous value, Bojangles saw an opportunity to rally and help thousands of customers during the gas crunch.
“This is the first time in Bojangles’ history that we’ve ever given away $1 million, but we know our customers are worth it, and we’re just glad that we could come together with all of our franchisees to support them,” said Woodward.
The $10 gas cards are available while supplies last on all 12- or 20-piece bone-in chicken Family Meals purchased in-store, at the drive-thru or with order ahead using the Bojangles app. Family Meals featuring Chicken Supremes, as well as all delivery orders, are not eligible.
About Bojangles, Inc.
Bojangles, Inc. is a highly differentiated and growing restaurant operator and franchisor dedicated to serving customers high-quality, craveable food made from our Southern recipes, including breakfast served All Day, Every Day. Founded in 1977 in Charlotte, N.C., Bojangles® serves menu items such as made-from-scratch biscuit breakfast sandwiches, delicious hand-breaded bone-in chicken, flavorful fixins (sides) and Legendary Iced Tea®. Currently, Bojangles has approximately 760 system-wide restaurants in 14 states. For more information, visit www.bojangles.com or follow Bojangles on Facebook, Instagramand Twitter.
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Greensboro College to Host Jazz Ensemble Concert (featuring Renowned Jazz Trumpet Artist, Terell Stafford)
GREENSBORO, NC (04/04/2022) Greensboro College presents its Music Department's Jazz Ensemble Concert, on Friday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Gail Huggins Performance Center on the Greensboro College campus. The show will feature renowned jazz trumpet artist, Terell Stafford. The show is free and open to the public.
Earlier that day, a Masterclass will also be held at 3 p.m., featuring Terell Stafford at the Huggins Performance Center, which is also free and open to the public.
For more information on the Jazz Ensemble Concert, contact Cathy Jansen: cathy.jansen@greensboro.edu
Greensboro College provides a liberal arts education grounded in the traditions of the United Methodist Church and fosters the intellectual, social, and spiritual development of all students while supporting their individual needs.
Founded in 1838 and located in downtown Greensboro, the college enrolls about 1,000 students from 29 states and territories, the District of Columbia, and seven foreign countries in its undergraduate liberal-arts program and six master's degree programs. In addition to rigorous academics and a well-supported Honors program, the school features a 17-sport NCAA Division III athletic program and dozens of service and recreational opportunities. Learn more at greensboro.edu.
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GEARS & GUITARS CYCLING/MUSIC EVENT TO RETURN IN 2022
WINSTON-SALEM, NC – Gears & Guitars announced today that the ninth edition of the cycling/music event will return to Winston-Salem, NC the weekend of September 9th through 11th. Featuring three days of professional and amateur bike racing, community bike rides and an always anticipated live music component, the organizers are “taking it up a notch” from last year’s Covid-reduced event structure.
“We learned last year that racing on Friday night could be a blast. So, this year we’re going to fully commit to that,” stated Ray Boden, COO of the event. Streets of Fire, presented by Flow Automotive, will feature dragrace-style street sprint heats down 4th Street all evening, with free live music from big names along the side street.
“It’s our way of helping support the restaurants and bars and businesses along 4th street and celebrating the great city that Winston-Salem is. We’re going to give people something really unique and fun to watch – and participate in too if they’d like,” stated Boden. But that’s just the start of the weekend.
Saturday, the event will return to its favorite stomping grounds at Bailey Park for criterium racing all day long. Amateurs and professionals will take to the challenging course throughout the day, and the route will now start and finish on an uphill segment along Vine Street. Organizers say this will totally change the race dynamic and enhance spectator viewing. It also opens up all of Bailey Park for more of a festival atmosphere for the weekend with booths, food trucks, a beer garden and exhibitions in the mini velodrome (a small wooden and steeply banked arena where cyclists compete in thrilling pursuit races).
Saturday night will again feature some big-name music, although organizers are being tight-lipped about the headliner for now. “We are excited about this year’s musical acts and can’t wait to announce them,” stated Boden. Long time sponsors like Novant Health, Flow Automotive and the Carolinas Pain Institute have been instrumental in supporting the event over the years and in bringing the event back full-force again this year.
Sunday will be more of a community cycling day of celebration, featuring “Fondo” rides (also presented by Flow Automotive) that are open to anyone, and this year include a “greenway/gravel” option for the first time. Sunday’s afternoon activities will also include a bike rodeo for kids and a family bike parade. All Sunday activities will also originate from Bailey Park.
"We really want to embrace all that's happening with cycling in our city and let all the area organizations that are involved really shine,” stated Michael Hosey, the event's Director of Community Engagement. "It's a great opportunity for everyone to bring out their bike, enjoy the day together and celebrate the healthy, active and vibrant community we have here. We're expecting a lot of cycling enthusiasts and recreational riders to come out and spend the whole weekend enjoying the wide range of events. It's the best weekend in Winston."
Registration for the community Fondo rides opens on April 4th at WinstonSalemCycling.com. Plans are for race registrations to open on the site on May 1, followed shortly thereafter with announcements on all the music lineups.
More information can be found on the plans for the full weekend at WinstonSalemCycling.com, or by following the Gears & Guitars social feeds.
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About Gears & Guitars
Now in its ninth year, Gears & Guitars is one of the country’s premiere professional and amateur cycling events, bringing racers from across the country and often across the globe. Called “the biggest party on two wheels”, the event has a reputation for its challenging criterium circuit around Bailey Park, a host of community cycling activities and big-name live music for a one-of-a-kind weekend in the city. www.WinstonSalemCycling.com
About Winston-Salem Cycling
Winston-Salem Cycling is the organization that hosts the annual Gears & Guitars event, and also helps support activities and programs of the National Cycling Center. These activities include the FLOWBIKES Bikeshare system, the NCC Bike Program within WSFCS and the monthly Cycling Heals Vets Connect events for disabled vets and wounded warriors at Salem Lake. www.usncc.org
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The Yadkin Arts Council presents “Calendar Girls” on the Willingham Theater stage April 22-24, 2022
Based on the Miramax motion picture by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth
(Yadkinville, NC) – The Yadkin Arts Council and Willingham Theater invite patrons to witness the true story of the “Calendar Girls” who bared it all to raise money and awareness for Leukaemia Research. This touching play filled with poignant moments about friendship, determination, hope, and acceptance will have you laughing and crying, and will leave you feeling better about life in general.
Synopsis:
When Annie's husband John dies of leukemia, she and best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. They manage to persuade four fellow Women's Institute members to pose nude with them for an "alternative" calendar, with a little help from hospital porter and amateur photographer Lawrence. The news of the women's charitable venture spreads like wildfire, and hordes of press soon descend on the small village of Knapeley in the Yorkshire Dales. The calendar is a success, but Chris and Annie's friendship is put to the test under the strain of their newfound fame.
Based on the true story of eleven WI members who posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund, Calendar Girls opened at the Chichester Festival Theatre and has since become the fastest-selling play in British theatre history.
Directed by Amanda Barnard with Music Direction by Charlie Klutzz. Rated PG-13.
Calendar Girls is presented in arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.
Tickets & Additional Information
What & When: “Calendar Girls” – April 22-23 at 7:30-pm; April 24 at 3pm.
Tickets: $22. Tickets for these shows can be purchased at www.yadkinarts.org or at the Box Office from 10am-4pm, Monday-Friday.
Where: Yadkin Cultural Arts Center / Willingham Theater, 226 E. Main St., Yadkinville
About the Yadkin Arts Council
The Yadkin Arts Council, a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, has a mission to transform the lives in our community through the arts by offering opportunities to encounter, create. We believe art is transformational. Arts open minds, frees imagination, and helps people see the world from different perspectives.
About the Willingham Theater
The Willingham Theater hosted its first performance in December 2012, just two short years after the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center opened its doors to the citizens of Yadkin County. While many might dismiss the power of a small city theater, we like to prove that we can indeed bring the big city excitement and experience to our small town. Our state-of-the-art theater seats 193 patrons and showcases a variety of engaging performances ranging from music, dance, drama, comedy, and even film. In addition to ample seating, the Willingham Theater has remarkable state-of-the-art-technology. The Willingham Theater is owned and operated by the Yadkin Arts Council.
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Creative Greensboro Seeks Artists for 2022 Neighborhood Arts Residency Program
GREENSBORO, NC (April 4, 2022) – Creative Greensboro is accepting proposals from Greensboro based artistleaders and organizations interested in working with the 2022 Neighborhood Arts Residency Program (NARP). Two artists or nonprofit arts organizations will be selected; one to partner with the Random Woods neighborhood, and one to partner with the Mill District. Each will be contracted for a six-month arts residency beginning in June that includes community engagement, programming, and a culminatingvisual arts installation in the neighborhood. Each partner will receive $22,500 to support residency activities, along with in-kind use of City facilities. Proposals may be submitted at www.creativegreensboro.com by 5 pm on May 2.
The neighborhoods chosen for the program were identified for reinvestment in the Housing GSO plan. This is the second year of the program. In the first year, residency partners worked in Dudley Heights, Glenwood and King’s Forest.
“Arts can lead the way for community development,” said Greensboro’s Chief Creative Economy Officer Ryan Deal. “We are excited to continue expanding our investment in arts opportunities in historically-rich areas. Every neighborhood in Greensboro, especially those that have faced a lack of investment through the years, deserves the opportunity to reflect their unique identity through arts programs and installations close to home.”
For more information about the Neighborhood Arts Residency Program, contact Karen Archia, Community Partnerships Coordinator at 336-433-7362 or karen.archia@greensboro-nc.gov.
Founded in 2019, Creative Greensboro provides support for, ensures access to and drives awareness of Greensboro’s creative community. Through a range of programs, services and partnerships, Creative Greensboro supports the development of a vibrant city. Learn more at www.creativegreensboro.com.
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Reynolda to Host Community Day on April 9
Day includes free admission to Reynolda House, art activities, live music, guided tours of the Gardens and vendors
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (April 4, 2022)— Reynolda House Museum of American Art will host Community Day, a free day at the Museum and surrounding Gardens, on Saturday, April 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Performances and programming, including hands-on art activities, will be inspired by Black Is Beautiful: The Photography of Kwame Brathwaite.
Highlights of Community Day include Sweet Reads Truck, a combination ice cream and reading truck sponsored by the Winston-Salem Police Department, which will be at the Museum entrance beginning at 10:30 a.m. At 11 a.m. Reynolda will provide guided tours of the gardens. Those interested in the gardens tour should meet at the Reynolda flag along the driveway.
Singer, songwriter, actress and founder of God’s Butterfly The Movement Matelyn Alicia will perform a jazz compilation at 11:30 a.m. in the Reynolda House auditorium. There will be another tour of the gardens beginning at 1 p.m. followed by LB the Poet, who will offer a spoken word performance at 1:30 p.m. in the Reynolda House gallery lobby. The 1917 Aeolian organ will be played in the Reception Hall at 2:45 p.m.
In addition to guided tours of Reynolda Gardens, other activities include a sensory touch station hosted by Wake Forest University’s Timothy S. Y. Lam Museum of Anthropology with objects from groups in West Africa to help showcase ways people featured in Black Is Beautiful were inspired by textiles and fashions of West Africa. Other activities include a fashion-inspired craft and an art activity provided by the Lam Museum of Anthropology. Visitors are encouraged to grab a bite in Reynolda Village.
Advance registration is encouraged but not required. Register at reynolda.org/community.
This event is sponsored by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Carolinas Realty
About Reynolda
Reynolda is set on 170 acres in Winston-Salem, N.C. and comprises Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Reynolda Gardens and Reynolda Village Shops and Restaurants. The Museum presents a renowned art collection in a historic and incomparable setting: the original 1917 interiors of Katharine and R. J. Reynolds’s 34,000-square-foot home. Its collection is a chronology of American art and featured exhibitions are offered in the Museum’s Babcock Wing Gallery and historic house bedrooms. The Gardens serve as a 134-acre outdoor horticultural oasis open to the public year-round, complete with colorful formal gardens, nature trails and a greenhouse. In the Village, the estate’s historic buildings are now home to a vibrant mix of boutiques, restaurants, shops and services. Plan your visit at reynolda.org and use the free mobile app Reynolda Revealed to self-tour the estate.
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Why Write a Business Plan for Your Company?
Successful businesses start with a great plan. As tempting as it might be to jump head-first into launching your new company without spending time on a document outlining your ideas for success, failing to write a plan could be extremely detrimental. More than just a traditional document created at the beginning of launching, this can act as a compass for many business leaders, helping you to clarify your strategy, identify possible roadblocks, and decide exactly what kind of resources you’re going to need over time. These also ensure you can keep a close eye on where your business is headed in the future and determine whether you’re on the right track at various points in your company’s progression over time.
Business Plans and Securing Funding
In its simplest form, a business plan is a basic roadmap describing the business you are looking to create, what kind of services and products you’re going to eventually offer, and how you’re going to earn money in the long-term. This can cover everything from your operations model to your leadership team and what kind of talented employees you’re going to hire to bring to the team. These are an essential part of getting the small business loan you need to start your company. All investors, banks, and financing providers will generally look at yours for insights into how successful your company is going to be. What’s more, this can help certain loan providers determine what kind of assistance you need to succeed.
Other Benefits of a Business Plan
Without a plan, you’ll have a hard time finding funding. However, there’s more to this document than accessing the cash you need. This can also help you to clarify your ideas for your business and understand where you should be headed. Business plans are fantastic for:
- Evaluating your ideas: If you have various ideas for a potential business, it can help you to explore different methods of making money, and determine which options have the highest chances of success long-term.
- Research: Forces you to conduct research into competitors, customers, and your target market, which can help to determine the feasibility of your idea, and ensure you make more strategic decisions.
- Direction: Shows you what kind of strategies and opportunities you should be investing in over time. If you lose track of where you need to go in your business, it can help to get you back on track.
- Recruiting and partnerships: It is a great way to communicate your vision to potential new hires and partners, so you can expand your company and unlock new opportunities.
Business plans can also be useful if you’re looking to submit your idea for various forms of additional funding and grants. You will need smart financial planning if you expect outsiders to give you money. If you want to get other people excited about your potential company, your plan can demonstrate what makes you unique, and why people should consider getting involved. A solid business plan can significantly increase your chances of success.
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Hamilton County School administrators presented what they’re calling a “balanced budget” on Monday night to the board of education.
The budget includes raises for all employees of the school system, money to add more teaching positions and funding for Future Ready and other learning programs.
The board of education is scheduled to continue discussing the budget at a work session on April 18.
Here's where you can watch the entire budget presentation:
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Kansas beat North Carolina 72-69 in the NCAA men's basketball title game in New Orleans on Monday, the program's 4th national championship and the second for longtime coach Bill Self.
But this was far from a surefire win for the No. 1 seed against the No. 8 seed. Kansas jumped out to a quick 7-0 lead to start the game, but North Carolina soon settled in, going on a 16-0 run late in the half.
Kansas trailed UNC by as many as 16 points in the first half and was down 15 at halftime. According to the NCAA, the 16-point comeback is the largest in title game history. Additionally, per the NCAA, the previous record for largest halftime deficit overcome in a men's title game was 10, by Kentucky against Utah in 1998.
The Jayhawks came out firing after the half, eventually erasing the Tar Heels' lead with less than 11 minutes to play. A back-and-forth battle ensued with the game tied 65-65 with 3 minutes remaining.
Kansas soon had a 3 point lead late and turned over the ball with less than 5 seconds remaining when Dajuan Harris Jr. stepped out of bounds, giving the ball back to UNC. But a final heave by Caleb Love was off the mark.
This was the 10th appearance in the title game for Kansas, and the third under head coach Bill Self. This is his second title, the other coming in 2008.
Teams traveled different paths to title game
The two illustrious programs took very different paths this season to arrive at the championship game.
The 8th-seed UNC was the clear underdog despite the acclaimed team's history of success, which includes six national titles. The Tar Heels are led by coach Hubert Davis, who is in his first year in the role at UNC. He took over from Roy Williams, who retired after helming UNC for 18 seasons and Kansas for 15 years before that.
UNC was a team on the bubble just over a month ago, but a late-season run of wins clinched a spot in the tournament. Then came the madness of March, as UNC upset No. 1 seed Baylor in overtime and ended the unlikely Cinderella run of 15-seed St. Peter's in the Elite Eight.
They followed those with a back-and-forth slugfest over bitter rival Duke on Saturday, sending legendary coach Mike Krzyzewski into retirement with a loss -- and inspiring tens of thousands of fans in Chapel Hill into raucous celebrations that left 10 people injured.
Kansas, a No. 1 seed, had a less eventful journey to the title game. The Jayhawks survived close matchups with Creighton and Providence in the earlier rounds, and pulled away late in a romp over 10th-seed Miami to reach the Final Four.
On Saturday, Kansas led wire-to-wire over No. 2 seed Villanova in a comfortable 81-65 win, buoyed by the three-point shooting of senior guard Ochai Agbaji and junior guard Christian Braun. Senior forward David McCormack chipped in 25 points on just 12 shots and sophomore forward Jalen Wilson added another 11 points and 12 rebounds in the win.
The Jayhawks lost in the title game in 2012 and were one of the favorites in 2020 before the tournament was canceled due to Covid-19. UNC has won six national titles in its history, including in 2005, 2009 and 2017.
Both UNC and Kansas relied on the steady hands of upperclassmen in a sport often defined by star one-and-done freshmen on their way to the NBA.
The Tar Heels featured the scoring and rebounding prowess of junior forward Armando Bacot, the big man who leads the team with 16 points per game. He pulled down 21 rebounds against Duke on Saturday and 22 against St. Peter's, as UNC racked up a number of second-chance opportunities. However, Bacot hurt his ankle against Duke and could be limited in the title game.
UNC's lineup also include three other players who average at least 13 points a game in senior forward Brady Manek and sophomore guards RJ Davis and Caleb Love. Love has been the star of the tournament for UNC and notched a team-best 28 points in the win over Duke, including an off-the-dribble 3-pointer with 25 seconds left that sealed the win.
Kansas, meanwhile, relied on the stellar shooting of Agbaji, who shot 41% from 3-point range this season and led the team in scoring with about 19 points per game. The Jayhawks use an inside-out game as they spread an array of shooters around McCormack's 6-foot-10 presence in the paint.
They also rely for stretches on forward Mitch Lightfoot, a 6th-year senior and role player who, along with 5th-year senior Chris Teahan, are the only remaining players from Kansas' 2018 Final Four team. Their presence is only possible because the NCAA granted an extra year of eligibility to all winter sport athletes due to the pandemic.
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A women’s rugby team at a Vermont university is being investigated for hazing after a player on the squad was allegedly branded and waterboarded last month, authorities said.
Police learned of the alleged behavior after responding to Norwich University, a private military school in Northfield, on March 20 for a report of someone being held at knifepoint, according to affidavit obtained by The Barre Montpelier Times Argus.
Responding officers discovered an intoxicated member of the women’s Rugby team, who was wielding a knife. Two days later, the woman spoke to police and shared disturbing allegations of hazing.
She told police that she had been “branded” using pliers and a lighter by other members of the rugby team while she was intoxicated.
The woman said she believed team members had broken into her room, so she grabbed the knife and threatened them with it. However she said she was shaky on the details of what had actually occurred because of her intoxicated state.
The victim said she was too intoxicated to say no, and would not have agreed to be branded had she been sober.
With the victim’s permission, police looked through her cell phone and found a video of another woman with a washcloth, or something similar held over her face while a third woman poured liquid onto the cloth. Police described what they saw as “waterboarding,” according to court records.
Last Friday, Northfield police executed search warrants at a residence hall at the university after the school reportedly refused to fully cooperate with the investigation, The Barre Montpelier Times Argus reported.
Northfield Police Chief John Helfant confirmed in an email Friday that police activity on campus was related to the investigation into the hazing allegations involving “branding and waterboarding of and by NU students,” the paper reported.
The chief also said university officials denied police access to students in their dorm rooms and would only allow police to talk to students in a conference room.
Helfant said police obtained search warrants for access to two dorm rooms and for electronic communications. The investigation is ongoing, he said.
A University spokesperson said the school has fully cooperated with the investigation.
“Norwich University is subject to federal student privacy laws and other restrictions on what it may disclose,” Daphne Larkin said in a statement to the newspaper.
“Sometimes, law enforcement officials become confused about the extent to which we may respond to their requests. Norwich University has fully cooperated with the Northfield Police Department in their investigation of the allegations surrounding this incident while ensuring the constitutional rights of our students and employees.”
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PENDLETON — The Starpoint School District is looking to make a change to its 21st century skills curriculum, though not everyone is pleased with how it’s happening.
The 21st century skills program has been in place at Starpoint for six years and provides training in computer related skills such as coding, keyboarding, online safety skills, and how to use computer applications. It’s taught in classes at Anthony L. Fricano Primary School and Starpoint Intermediate, which means it’s covered in kindergarten through 5th grade.
The changes being made largely involve the merging of 21st century skills class, with the library skills class. It would take place in the school library, and the teaching would be handled by a 21st century skills teacher who already teaches the subject in the district. Both classes as well as gym and art are special classes that occur on certain days of the week.
This change is also intended to add an extra gym class to the week, bringing the total amount of gym time per student to a total of 120 minutes per week, which is a requirement for the New York State Education Department.
News of this however has drawn the ire of the Western New York Library Resource Center and some parents, on account of how the teaching of these library skills is being taught by a technology teacher instead of a librarian. Three librarians are currently employed by the Starpoint School District, and one of which, Laura Rizzo is retiring this year.
Sheryl Knab of the WNYLRC feels that trained librarians are at risk of being replaced, though Superintendent Sean Croft has also stated that this is not the intention, and that the jobs of the two remaining librarians in the district are not at risk. Knab feels that a certified librarian is more than capable of teaching the curriculum, as it’s been described.
“A librarian under New York state law has to have a masters degree, and they are trained in digital literacy skills, and literacy skills of all types like reading, writing, and other skill sets that are necessary for a student to be successful in school,” said Knab in an interview.
Croft said that while the district isn’t planning on hiring another librarian, the district doesn’t need to preserve every job position if they find it’s redundant, and a burden to taxpayers.
“Every time someone retires, we take a very strong look at that position, and see if we have to move in a different direction,” Croft said in an interview. “I’m not in the job of protecting the viability of professions. We have two amazing library media specialists who are remaining here, and there’s no plan to get rid of them.”
Croft elaborated this position further during a Starpoint school board meeting on Monday, while attendees questioned whether the decision being made was the right one to take. This ranged from opinions as to whether kids in the K-2 range should learn skills in the 21st century skills program so early, whether library skills are at risk of being left behind, and whether the decision not to hire a new librarian is too much of an oversight.
Starpoint school board President Michael Zimmerman took a moment to speak at the end of the meeting via Zoom, and told people in attendance that their input was being taken into consideration, and that this decision would not be made if the board didn’t feel confident in it. He also stated that in the event that if it doesn’t work out, then the board will decide to either go back to what was working before, or try something else.
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NEW ORLEANS — What looked like a lost cause turned into one of the sweetest wins ever for Kansas.
The Jayhawks brought their fourth NCAA title back to Allen Fieldhouse on Monday thanks to a second-half flurry that erased a 16-point deficit and eventually overcame North Carolina 72-69 in an epic battle of power programs.
It was the largest comeback in national championship history, surpassing the 1963 title game when Loyola overcame a 15-point deficit to beat Cincinnati at the buzzer, 60-58.
“Tonight we obviously labored in the first half,” said KU coach Bill Self, who won his second championship. “But the kids competed.”
David McCormack scored the go-ahead bucket from close range with 1:21 left, then another at the 22-second mark to put the Jayhawks ahead by three.
North Carolina missed its final four shots, including Caleb Love’s desperation 3 at the buzzer. His heave came up short after officials ruled that Kansas guard DaJuan Harris Jr., stepped out on an inbounds pass with 4.3 seconds left.
The Tar Heels went scoreless over the final 1:41. They couldn't find an answer for KU over the final 20 minutes.
“They were penetrating and doing whatever they wanted,” Love said.
After McCormick’s go-ahead bucket, Love drove to the basket but his shot got blocked. North Carolina got an offensive rebound and fed to Armando Bacot under the bucket. But the big man lost his footing and turned it over, then limped off the court, unable to return.
“I thought I really got the angle that I wanted and then I just rolled my ankle," Bacot said.
That put Brady Manek, not as good a defender, on McCormack, and the Kansas big man backed in Manek for the shot that put the Jayhawks ahead by three.
“When we had to have a basket, we went to Big Dave, and he delivered,” Self said.
McCormack and Jalen Wilson led KU with 15 points each. Christian Braun scored 10 of his 12 in the second half and transfer Remy Martin had 11 of his 14 over the final 20 minutes. The Jayhawks outscored Carolina 47-29 in the second half.
Carolina had scored 16 straight points late in the first half to open a 40-25 advantage at the break, but top-seeded KU (34-6) went on a 31-10 run over the opening 10 minutes of the second to take a six-point lead and set up a fantastic finish.
Bacot had 15 points and 15 rebounds to become the first player to record double-doubles in all six tournament games. He finished the season with 31 double-doubles, but it was not enough. Carolina was trying to join 1985 Villanova as only the second 8 seed to win March Madness.
Instead, the Tar Heels (29-10) fell one win short and dropped to 6-6 all-time in title games. This was their record 21st — and possibly most unlikely — trip to the Final Four. They made it to the final by beating Duke in a back-and-forth thriller and sending Blue Devils coach Mike Krzyzewski into retirement.
There are no banners for that, though.
Instead, another will hang back in Lawrence, and McCormack, thanks to his late-game heroics, will go down in KU lore, along with Mario Chalmers, Danny Manning and the rest of the Kansas greats.
This title was three years in the making. KU was 28-3 and the odds-on favorite heading into March of 2020. Then, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and stopped both the Jayhawks, and the season, in their tracks.
Seven players from that roster are on this one, as well. In some of their minds there were no “what-might-have-beens” about 2020 -- they knew they would have won it. They won this one instead, and showed, once again, it’s never good to count them out.
While this wasn't quite the 47-15 beatdown they put on Miami over the final 20 minutes in the Elite Eight, it was still darn impressive given the circumstances.
Ochai Agbaji, the team’s lone All-American, finished with 12 points and found breathing room after UNC’s lockdown guard, Leaky Black, got his fourth foul 6 minutes into the second half.
“This is a special group of guys," Agbaji said. "We’re going down in history. All I got to say is, ‘Rock Chalk, baby.’”
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Lt. Gen. John Evans waves from one of the many floats during the Texas Cavaliers River Parade along the riverwalk, April 4, 20022. The Texas Cavaliers River Parade includes more than 45 decorated floats highlighting schools, local businesses, civic organizations and the military. All proceeds and donations from the parade benefit over 70 children’s charities.(U.S. Army Photo by Ms. Bethany Huff)
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The River Parade Charitable Honoree-Haven For Hope floats along San Antonio River for the Texas Cavaliers Parade in celebration of Fiesta in San Antonio, Texas, April 4, 2022. The Texas Cavaliers River Parade includes more than 45 decorated floats highlighting schools, local businesses, civic organizations and the military. All proceeds and donations from the parade benefit over 70 children’s charities. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Gianna Elle Sulger)
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How Gene‑Editing Technology Can Offer a Potential HIV Cure
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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is among the world’s most notorious maladies that don’t have a cure — yet. According to new research, the clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats (CRISPR) is a gene-editing tool that could intervene now to change that. The technology involved worked like this: CRISPR identifies genes in the human blood that play a role in allowing HIV virus to replicate in the body. Pinpointing the disease to this level of precision could lead to curative therapies in the future.
The implications of the study, published in Nature Communications last weel, are huge. CRISPR effectively provided a “map” of HIV interactions with host T-cells. “Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) relies on host molecular machinery for replication… we target 426 genes previously implicated in the HIV lifecycle… in order to systematically assess their functional roles in HIV replication,” the paper noted.
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Researchers at Northwestern University looked at 86 genes — with 40 never having been associated with HIV before — as being involved in the way HIV infections take place. Scientists have previously used immortalized cancer cells to study the same, Science Daily noted.
CRISPR, however, allowed them to understand HIV as it spreads in the human body by “turning off” certain genes to test their impact on the virus’s replication. “This capability to turn genes on and off in cells isolated directly from human blood is a game changer — this new assay is the most faithful representation of what’s happening in the body during HIV infection that we could easily study in the lab,” said Judd Hultquist, a co-corresponding author of the study.
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In the experiment, T-cells — a type of immune cell targeted by HIV — were isolated from human blood, with some cells having had hundreds of genes “knocked out” or “turned off” by CRISPR. Scientists then infected these cells with HIV to analyze the response: while some cells without certain genes showed decreased infection, some with antiviral cells that were knocked out showed increased infection. This method allowed researchers to identify exactly which genes propagated the spread of infection, and which ones inhibited it.
A part of the experiment validated what scientists already knew, but the other half identified new pathways of infection through genes that weren’t previously associated with HIV. “That nearly half of the genes we found were previously discovered increases confidence in our dataset. The exciting part is that over half — 46 — of these genes had never before been looked at in the context of HIV infection, so they represent new potential therapeutic avenues to look into,” Hultquist added.
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Many moons ago, while wrenching in high school auto shop, I overheard someone say: “Hey guys, check out my new car.”
I was under the dash of a Fiero/Countach at the time (seriously), and after less than gracefully repositioning myself upright, I was shocked to see a fellow student standing in front of bright red, twin-turbo 1992 Nissan 300ZX.
I near fainted, partially due to the blood rushing to my head and partially due to what I saw in front of me. It took all I had washing dishes part-time to keep my then 17-year-old BMW E30 in good nick, and here this guy was driving around in a current model Japanese sports car.
Originally the owner wanted us to cut the springs, as we did to his last car, but thankfully we talked him out of it. However, it did need a clutch, and via the guidance of our seasoned and incredibly patient shop teacher, we managed to complete that job over the course of a few days. After that week, I never saw the car again. Rumour had it the poor Z32 lost a shoving match with a rather sturdy tree. Given the owner’s ‘mind your own business’ tone when asked about it later, I suspect that story was more truth than fiction.
I only bring this up today because I can’t help but think of that car every time I see a 300ZX. Even if the 300ZX in question happens to be a genuine race car that was part of the same successful Exxon team Steve Millen belonged to.
Steve is of course brother to Pike’s Peak legend Rod and uncle to drift legend Rhys, and like his Millen family members was an absolute weapon on track, especially when behind the wheel of a race car like this one.
75 Is AliveSteve drove 300ZX-skinned cars alongside teammate Jon Morton as part of Clayton Cunningham Racing. From 1989 to 1995, seven chassis campaigned IMSA under the numbers #75 and #76, each powered by a 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6.
These engines, which featured an aluminum block, Garrett turbochargers, carbon fibre intakes and a rather large intercooler, were descendants of the motors used in Nissan’s GTP cars of the time. Restricted, they put down 650 to 750hp depending on the configuration of the day. What they were capable of sending to the tires unrestricted is at this point unknown, but it’s rumoured to be a number four figures deep.
On the track, the 300ZXs did exactly what they were designed to do: win. Steve and Jon won at Le Mans, Daytona and Sebring.
While considerably wider than the production Z32, the carbon fibre bodies these cars ran with definitely carried forward much of the “good design” that Sara lovingly acknowledged in her recent 300ZX story.
Noteworthy accomplishments for the 300ZX IMSA program at that time included wins at Watkins Glen and Road Atlanta, as well as several pole positions and two fastest laps.
Under the red, white and blue skin exists a remarkable chassis designed by former Nissan chief designer Trevor Harris. Prior to working with the Z32 chassis, Harris spent considerable time making Datsun 510s incredibly competitive. He did this when America still didn’t really acknowledge the potential of silly little cars from Japan.
Because the GTO (and then GTS) class didn’t require factory underpinnings, a tube chassis was designed from the ground up. The wheelbase of this car is 96-inches long, which is slightly longer than the short-wheelbase version of the production Z32.
When designing a chassis, Trevor specifically intends for them to have minimal body roll, so this car features rather large sway bars and as low a spring rate as he could reasonably get away with. The rear sway bar stiffness can be adjusted by the driver from within the cabin; everything else needs to be tweaked by the pit crew.
In standard IMSA form, the car is designed to run on 18-inch wheels that can wear 25.5-inch rubber in the front and 28.5-inch rubber in the rear. Braking comes via water-cooled Cunningham calipers and NPTI discs.
The ‘300ZX-GTS’ in these photos, chassis #009, is a little different than some of the earlier cars. For a start, it’s not twin-turbo V6-powered. Instead, a Nissan VH-series V8 can be found ahead of the quick-change rear end.
Whether it was a spare car or a development car is where things get a little bit murky, but it’s one of only two cars built by Cunningham Racing originally configured for use with the V8 engine, not retrofitted afterwards as other cars were. This would have allowed it to race in the 1995 IMSA GTS-1 class (the VG engine was outlawed at the end of the ’94 season), but the car was reportedly sold to Japan before it competed in any US events.
Records of the time are not the most precise for the vehicles later down the line, and because this car was crashed in Japan and later repaired, it could contain parts from a variety of different chassis. Regardless of its specific provenance though, it’s a 300ZX worthy of discussion. Not simply because it still exists, but because it’s still being run.
Be About ItSince taking ownership in 2014, Jun Hosoi from PEAK’S, a company that produces carbon fiber components for mostly motorsport applications, has been both driving the car and trying to accurately compile its lost history.
In 1997, it had been entered in a couple of JGTC GT500 class races wearing Fedex logos, but did not enjoy any success. Today, in its restored condition, it features the iconic Cunningham Racing 12 Hours of Sebring-winning livery.
When he’s out on track, Hosoi-san is not going at the same speeds the 300ZX-GTSs ran in their heyday, but the car is still being driven often and as hard as possible for a precious 25-plus-year-old race chassis.
The Nissan often appears alongside Hosoi-san’s NASCAR Toyota Camry and Mosler MT900R, and the ‘Nerds’, a group of like-minded driving enthusiasts, share driving duties every now and then.
When Mark caught up with the Nissan, it was at PowerCraft Japan surrounded by several ridiculous cars including a genuine Shelby Cobra and an ex-Le Mans Mazda 254i. Like the 300ZX, these cars are also prepared to be driven.
Unfortunately, while Mark was able to shoot the car sitting still, he wasn’t able to capture it trackside. At least not yet… Still, we’re Speedhunters, and passing up the opportunity to photograph and write about this car – even stationary – is something we couldn’t do.
Dave Thomas
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mark@speedhunters.com
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The aussie has popped higher after the RBA took a step towards tightening policy earlier, with AUD/USD jumping up from 0.7535 to just above 0.7600 currently. That is one of the more notable moves in the market ahead of European morning trade, with bonds continuing to be pressured while equities are meandering a little after the gains yesterday.
Going back to FX, the yen is also slightly higher after some jawboning by BOJ governor Kuroda earlier here. USD/JPY is down 0.2% to near 122.50, keeping close to its key hourly moving averages @ 122.26-42.
AUD/JPY is trading back up to one-week highs above 93.00, gunning for a tenth consecutive week of gains.
Looking ahead, the session will feature euro area services and composite PMI releases but they shouldn't tell us anything we don't already know. As such, the focus will stay on the same moving parts at the moment i.e. the bond market, yen, inflation headlines and for today, the aussie is also a relevant mover after the RBA.
0715 GMT - Spain March services, composite PMI
0745 GMT - Italy March services, composite PMI
0750 GMT - France March final services, composite PMI
0755 GMT - Germany March final services, composite PMI
0800 GMT - Eurozone March final services, composite PMI
0830 GMT - UK March final services, composite PMI
That's all for the session ahead. I wish you all the best of days to come and good luck with your trading! Stay safe out there.
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LOS ANGELES — Consider the 5 freeway the high-voltage power line that connects what figures to be two of the biggest run-producing factories in baseball this season.
While the Dodgers boast what has been debated as potentially one of the best lineups ever, the Angels have been putting together a mix of run producers that are the envy of general managers everywhere.
Mike Trout was not available for Tuesday’s Freeway Series exhibition game because he was under the weather, but he is the undeniable centerpiece of the Angels’ power prowess. Fellow MVP Shohei Ohtani has developed into a menacing figure in his own right and Anthony Rendon gives Manager Joe Maddon a trio of proven stars.
As the Angels now turn to high upside players like Jo Adell, Brandon Marsh, Jared Walsh, Taylor Ward and the sparkplug David Fletcher, their lineup is extended like it has not been in some time. It allowed them to designate Justin Upton for assignment last week, even though they owe him another $28 million.
“The skill level of all these guys, when you go Adell and Marsh, it’s pretty nice,” Maddon said.
The Angels manager said there is a palpable “vibe” with the Angels, perceptible largely because they don’t have to sink or swim with their proven lineup veterans.
“Obviously they have two superstars in Ohtani and Trout, but the whole lineup is pretty good,” Dodgers left-hander Julio Urias said through an interpreter.
Urias ran into a buzz saw Monday, giving up five runs on six hits with three walks over two long innings in the Dodgers’ 10-4 loss to the Angels.
“They have young guys, veterans up at the top, it’s a good lineup and it’s obviously good for the game,” Urias said.
Adell, Ward, Michael Stefanic and Jose Rojas had two hits apiece for the Angels. Adell, Ward, Walsh and Stefanic all had doubles and Marsh and Rojas had home runs.
Hanser Alberto had three hits, including a double, to pace the Dodgers.
While the Dodgers had a rocky spring, winning consecutive games just once, there is little doubt about their potential to keep the scoreboard in constant motion. After participating in five of the last six National League Championship Series, another World Series berth is a minimum goal.
Regular seasons and playoffs are where the Dodgers will be judged.
“I’m excited,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “I didn’t know if we were going to get to the point (with the lockout). To be here right now, back at Dodger Stadium it seems normal. I know our guys have a little extra burst of excitement and energy. … We’re ready to get going.”
Freeman had a rare triple in his first Dodger Stadium at-bat in a Dodgers uniform. He scored a pair of runs to double his total for the spring, all after missing Sunday’s game with what was described as a 24-hour bug.
“It was my first time facing Freeman,” said Angels starter Jose Suarez, who gave up four runs on five hits over 3-2/3 innings. “He’s a tremendous hitter, but I got good work against him and I felt really good.”
Freeman says he already feels at home with the Dodgers, leaving the team to focus on Max Muncy’s return from an elbow injury late last season and finding a way to help Cody Bellinger out of a season-long slump in 2021.
Trea Turner takes over at shortstop for the departed Corey Seager, but nobody is buying the concept that Seager’s departure is going to hurt the team’s ability to score runs.
Pitching is also where the Dodgers expect to flourish. The staff appeared to run out of gas in last year’s playoffs without Kershaw and with Max Scherzer ailing. Urias did his best to step up after he emerged with a 20-win season, but to no avail.
If his 20-win season from a year ago raises expectations for Urias, then so be it.
“Obviously winning 20 games is very difficult, but those are goals we are going to set for ourselves,” Urias said.
The goals run much deeper, of course, no matter which exit off the 5 each team resides.
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A mainstay of Hawaii’s tourism industry is the the Japanese wedding business, but that has dwindled since the pandemic. A normally thriving venue for destination weddings from Japan pivoted to survive and is now catering to the local Hawaii community.
HONOLULU (KITV4) -- A mainstay of Hawaii’s tourism industry is the Japanese wedding business, but that has dwindled since the pandemic. A normally thriving venue for destination weddings from Japan pivoted to survive and is now catering to the local Hawaii community.
Waikiki Leia Weddings and Restaurant sits on a 30,000 square-foot estate with a view of Diamond Head. Before the pandemic, 25 to 40 Japanese Weddings, would be welcomed at the Chapel on the grounds of Waikiki Leia.
Since the wedding market shrunk, the venue redirected its reception catering experience into restaurant service.
"After pandemic, maintaining property we just gave up, we said let’s do something for local," Tom Sasagake, manager of Waikiki Leia Weddings & Restaurant, said.
Since July 2021, staff has been serving dinner to residents. In October, breakfast and lunch were added -- 50% of the workers had to be laid off during the pandemic, while others like Rira Oba, who worked with brides on their wedding gowns, is now a server.
“Well, I’m really happy to be here as a server, but I hope I can get back to my purpose work. I hope Japanese couples coming back as soon as possible," Oba said.
For locals who discover Waikiki Leia, they are surprised at this hidden gem.
“I didn’t know what to expect. There’s a wedding chapel and there’s a restaurant in there. But as soon as we came in through the doors, nice surprise, great décor, super friendly people and great service, and the back area is so serene and the view of Diamond Head it’s pretty nice," diner Kristine Joo said.
“I love to take clients for lunch, and this place will be my lunch place, many more times in the future, because I’m pretty sure all my clients don’t know about this place. I like to take clients to try something new," said Stephanie Chan.
Since more locals are enjoying Waikiki Leia and spending money that makes up for the loss of the Japanese Wedding Market, management says they will continue catering to residents even when visitors from Japan return.
Do you have a story idea? Email news tips to CYip@kitv.com
Cynthia is an award-winning journalist who returned to Hawaii as an Anchor/Reporter/MMJ from Houston. She is a graduate of the University of Hawaii with a B.A. and M.B.A. DM her on IG @CynthiaYipTV to share stories.
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HONOLULU (KITV4) -- COVID-19 infection numbers are down, but the pandemic continues to have an impact on schools. This particularly applies to preschools, some which now have lengthy waitlists.
Seagull Schools told KITV4 in March that they have a waitlist of more than 100 students. Several other preschools in the area say parents trying to get into their preschools right now are facing a wait as well.
Makiki Christian Church Preschool says it didn't have a waitlist prior to the pandemic. That's changed.
The pre-kindergarten classroom at Makiki Christian Church Preschool is busy. Some parents would love for their kid to be part of the hustle and bustle instead of sitting on a waitlist.
"We tried to accommodate everyone who tried to apply. At this point, we just let people know we don't have space, and they should look elsewhere," said Makiki Christan Church Preschool Director Sandra Ishihara-Shibata.
Makiki had to make adjustments during the pandemic that they still have to deal with today. Other preschools in the area may also be facing the same issues.
"A lot of the preschools, the class-size ratio is a lot smaller. Therefore they take less kids. We used to have 20 kids per class. Now we only have 14," said Ishihara-Shibata.
Some were not able to survive the new environment. Seagull Schools was threatened with having to move or shut down. These factors also had a ripple affect on the market.
"Some closed down and never opened. So that's one of the tragedies of COVID," said Ishihara-Shibata.
With more parents willing to return their kids to school, enrollments continue to climb. Makiki tried a different solution.
"I did open up another classroom. So that does help to ease the issue just a little bit," said Ishihara-Shibata.
Still, it's not enough. There are waitlists for Makiki and other schools. And there is the additional obstacle of finding teachers for the classrooms.
"A lot of teachers have decided to retire. That's why a lot of preschools are looking for new teachers," said Ishihara-Shibata.
Makiki's Director says most of the students who left came back. A good portion of their students however, are new. The school doesn't expect any openings until at least June.
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The Senate has reached a bipartisan deal to provide an additional $10 billion in Covid-19 assistance, less than half of what the White House originally had requested.
It would allow the Biden administration to purchase more vaccines and therapeutics, as well as maintain testing capacity and research. But it does not include $5 billion in funding for global Covid-19 aid, nor would it replenish the program that pays for testing, treating and vaccinating the uninsured.
The deal would be paid for using unspent funds from the Democrats' $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package, which was enacted in March 2021.
However, it would not draw from money previously provided for state and local government assistance. That proposed offset prompted several House Democrats to torpedo a $15.6 billion Covid-19 aid package that was initially part of the full-year spending bill.
"We urge Congress to move promptly on this $10 billion package because it can begin to fund the most immediate needs, as we currently run the risk of not having some critical tools like treatments and tests starting in May and June," White House press secretary Jen Psaki wrote in a statement Monday.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, and Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah, who was negotiating for the Republicans, each released the text and summaries of the deal.
Here's what's in the deal:
Vaccines, therapeutics and testing
The deal would funnel $9.25 billion to the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, according to the summaries.
At least $5 billion would be spent on purchasing therapeutics, such as oral antivirals. Currently, there is a limited supply of treatments, including monoclonal antibodies, which are provided free of charge to Americans, regardless of insurance coverage.
The federal government has already scaled back on weekly allocations of many Covid-19 therapeutics due to both a lack of demand and a drop in available funding. Distribution of two monoclonal antibody treatments -- sotrovimab and bebtelovimab -- was scaled back "because Congress has failed to provide additional funding for the Covid-19 response," a Department of Health and Human Services spokesperson said in a statement to CNN last month.
In a fact sheet released last month, the White House said the federal government has no more funding to buy additional monoclonals, including a planned order for March 25. It also said it does not have the ability to purchase additional oral antiviral pills beyond the 20 million already secured.
Also, the additional funds from the deal would be used to purchase vaccines, including booster shots, vaccines for children and, potentially, new types of vaccines. The Biden administration has warned that second Covid-19 vaccine booster shots -- or a new type of vaccine, if needed -- will not be free and readily available to all Americans, if and when they are authorized, without additional funding from Congress.
And the funds would be used to maintain testing capacity so that the manufacturing of at-home tests and lab capacity for PCR tests does not decline during the summer to the point where it can't be ramped up again in the case of a future Covid-19 surge.
Among the ways to ensure testing is available in the future is for the federal government to purchase testing supplies from manufacturers or to provide funding to maintain state and local testing infrastructure.
Future variants
Some $750 million would go to the Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund for research, clinical trials and development of vaccines for emerging variants. It could also be used to expand vaccine manufacturing capacity as needed.
Without additional funding, the government will have to wind down some Covid-19 surveillance investments that help it detect the next variant, the White House has said.
Here's how it will be paid for:
The $10 billion legislation would be fully offset by Covid-19 relief funds that were previously authorized by Congress but have not yet been spent, according to a summary provided by Romney's office.
Nearly $2 billion is left over from the Shuttered Venues Operators Grant program, which gave money to live music venues, theaters and museums that were forced to shut their doors for some period of time due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The program stopped taking applications in August. It awarded more than $14 billion in grants.
The new bill would also repurpose about $900 million that is remaining for the Covid-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance program, which allowed some small businesses to receive up to $15,000 that did not need to be paid back. The program would be left with enough money to accommodate pending loan modifications and the recently announced six-month deferment on loan payments, according to a summary of the bill provided by Senate Democrats.
The new bill would use $1.6 billion of unspent funds that were previously given to the US Department of Agriculture by both the Democrats' coronavirus relief package, known as the American Rescue Plan Act, and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act, which was signed into law by then-President Donald Trump in 2020, according to a summary from Senate Democrats.
More than $2.3 billion would come from the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program, which provided funding to businesses to cover up to half of their payroll costs for certain categories of employees for up to six months. In return, those businesses were required to make several commitments, including to not involuntarily furlough or lay off employees within that group during the same six-month period.
The new bill would also use remaining unspent money in the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, totaling $500 million. That program provided funds to colleges so that they could give emergency financial aid grants to students whose lives were disrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The relief package would rescind more than $1.8 billion from the $10 billion in Covid-19 relief funds provided to the State Small Business Credit Initiative Program. The program aims to help states, the District of Columbia, territories and tribal governments "expand access to capital for small businesses emerging from the pandemic, build ecosystems of opportunity and entrepreneurship, and create high-quality jobs." The bill would not rescind the money allocated specifically for small and disadvantaged businesses and very small businesses, according to a summary provided by Senate Democrats.
The new bill would also use $887 million from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, which -- due to a drafting error in previous legislation -- has not been able to use any of the funds without congressional action, according to a summary provided by the Senate Democrats.
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"Waikiki is the place to be. Come, catch a wave with me."
Those are the words of Gary "Gabby" Haui Makalena, one of the original Waikiki Beach Boys.
Makalena passed away in February and on Sunday, April 3, he finally got his proper Waikiki send off.
The beach out front of Duke's Waikiki packed before the hustle and bustle of the tourist destination woke up for the day.
"I was overwhelmed. The love that everyone had and brought to this beach today is amazing," said daughter Pihanui Makalena.
The celebration of life began with a ceremony on the beach, that was followed by a paddle out into Makalena's favorite surf line up.
Where he spent all those years catching waves and teaching people how to surf, now his final resting place.
"This is just really beautiful. This is his legacy, this is his beach, and everybody who showed up today was part of his life, part of his legacy, and it will live on," said granddaughter Kelsey Niau.
There is no question, Makalena has left a legacy that will continue for generations to come.
"[Being a Waikiki Beach Boy] wasn't about the money, making a business, it was about sharing a culture, sharing your experience and hoping that those experiences and culture live on in the people you shared them with," said granddaughter Ashley Freitas.
And that Waikiki Beach Boy culture, although different today than when Makalena started in the 1950's, is still there.
"Most of the ones that are coming up, they all know, that's why it's so big," said Didi Robello. "There are so many young ones around here and they all knew Gabby and he influenced all of them. He was a winner."
Robello, a Waikiki Beach Boy himself, knew Makalena well. That was evident by the poster boards on display, filled with photos from Makalena's life. Several had Robello in it.
"Gabby was one of those in my lifetime being down here, one of the nicest beach boys you ever met," said Robello. "I'm happy now that he is with all the rest of the boys, but it's a huge loss for us down here."
It wouldn't be a proper Waikiki Beach Boy send off without a party at Duke's Waikiki.
The crowd continued late into the day, the restaurant filled with laughter, music, stories. Tables filled with Kohala Kim Chee jars with the famous rubber band around it. That's how Makalena chose to drink his beverages and that is how the bar was serving them up on Sunday.
After nearly 10-years away, this local girl is home! In November 2021, Lia started at KITV as the weekend GMH anchor and a weekday reporter. The 2011 Kamehameha Kapālama graduate worked all across the country and even overseas before finding her way home.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. —
An injected anti-COVID-19 treatment is now available for those 12 and older who are at least moderately immunocompromised and those who had a severe allergic reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
The treatment, Evusheld, consists of tixagevimab with cilgavimab and may decrease the risk of hospitalization and/or death from COVID-19 in those groups. It was first released in December 2021 with limited supply.
“Statewide, our cases and hospitalizations are moving in the right direction, but there are still deaths from COVID-19 every day, and a rise in cases caused by new variants is always a possibility,” said Washington Chief Science Officer Tao Sheng Kwan-Gett, MD, MPH. “We want to make sure patients who are immunocompromised know about treatments like Evusheld. It could be a game-changer for those who need extra protection.”
If you are interested in Evusheld, ask your health care provider if you are eligible.
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OLYMPIA, Wash. —
The week of April 4 marks National Public Health Week, with this year’s theme “Public Health is Where You Are.”
The DOH will focus on different issues each day this week in order to promote health and wellness. Themes include accessibility, climate change, systemic racism and the strain from COVID-19 on health workers.
Virtual events will be open to the public throughout the week. Space is limited, but you can RSVP.
“It has become apparent now more than ever how vital public health is for our community and our world,” said Washington Secretary of Public Health, Umair Shah, MD, MPH. “It is a privilege to recognize the incredible service of Washington’s public health workforce. They work tirelessly to protect their communities now and always.”
The DOH will also spend the week celebrating the work done through local health partners.
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YAKIMA, WA - YAKIMA, WA - A semi-truck driver was nearly blown off the Fred G. Redmon Bridge around 2 p.m. on I-82 East. The driver was lucky he only had minor injuries, said Washington State Patrol (WSP) trooper Derrick Jacobs.
The high winds rolled the semi from the right lane to the left said, Jacobs.
"Luckily no one was next to him when that did happen, so don't just hangout next to trucks," said Jacobs.
Light-weight semi-trucks, travel trailers, and fifth-wheels can easily roll over in high winds, said Jacobs.
"[Light-weight vehicles] could really get out of control or tip over in just an instance," said Jacobs, "and if you're next to them, you're going to be involved before you even know it."
Pass with purpose, keep both hands on the wheel and stay under the speed limit in high winds, said Jacobs.
"It could be the difference in you being able to regain control before something bad does happen," said Jacobs.
Drivers need to keep their headlights on said, Jacobs. He said blowing dirt and dust can cause poor visibility on roads.
'On the road, off the phone,' signs light up the night highways.
"And with the winds, it's just one more added thing, so put the distractions down," said Jacobs.
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Denzel Washington Speaks Out on Will Smith Oscars Incident
The backlash for Smith shows no sign of letting up. In his resignation letter to the Academy, he writes, “I am heartbroken. The list of those I have hurt is long.”
Denzel Washington is breaking his silence over what happened at the Oscars, where he had a front-row seat to the Will Smith slapping incident.
Washington told famed religious leader T.D. Jakes that he and Tyler Perry prayed with Smith.
“For whatever reason, the devil got a hold of him. Who are we to condemn? I don't know all the ins and outs of the situation,” Washington said.
The backlash for Smith shows no sign of letting up.
In his resignation letter to the Academy, he writes, “I am heartbroken. The list of those I have hurt is long.”
Sony is reportedly putting the brakes on “Bad Boys 4,” and Netflix has shelved “Fast and Loose,” a movie they were producing with Smith. It's been moved to the back burner, according to Variety.
“Will Smith is absolutely toxic. You cannot mention his name without mentioning the slap. So right now, nobody is going to be rushing to greenlight a Will Smith project,” Variety chief correspondent Elizabeth Weigmester said.
The slap seen ‘round the world got the full “SNL” treatment. Smith was mocked throughout the show, including on “Weekend Update” and in another sketch featuring Chris Redd.
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Family of Kade Lewin, 12-Year-Old Brooklyn Boy Slain in Crossfire, Meets With NYC Mayor
“This story just strikes at the heart of the trauma in our city and in our country,” Mayor Eric Adams said. Meanwhile, Sacramento police are on the manhunt for suspects who opened fire in the downtown area, killing six people.
New York Mayor Eric Adams is speaking out about gun violence after the shooting death of a 12-year-old boy.
“This story just strikes at the heart of the trauma in our city and in our country,” Adams said.
Kade Lewin was caught in the crossfire as he sat in the car eating takeout with his family. A hail of bullets struck the car. Kade was shot in the head and pronounced dead at the scene.
Adams held up a pair of Kade’s shoes and met with the family Monday.
“This violence, this gun action, must be stopped. It is way too much,” Kade’s aunt said at the press conference.
The family urged anyone with information about the suspects to come forward.
Meanwhile, Sacramento police are on the manhunt for suspects who opened fire in the downtown area, killing six people.
“It’s the largest mass shooting in our city's history,” Mayor Darrell Steinberg said. “But the truth of the matter is that this is a national phenomenon.”
So far, police have arrested a 26-year-old suspect in the connection with the mass shooting.
There was also another act of violence in New York, when police say a 72-year-old tourist was intentionally tripped by a homeless man.
Cyndi Gradwell was visiting the city with her two daughters to see the new Broadway production of “Funny Girl.” She suffered a black eye and cracked teeth in the incident.
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Grammy Awards 2022: Trevor Noah Opens With Will Smith Joke, Olivia Rodrigo Drops Her Award
Singers Ben Platt, Rachel Zeigler, Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom Jr. performed a Stephen Sondheim medley during the in memoriam tributes.
Last night's Grammy Awards, held for the first time in Las Vegas, was the night for recording artists to celebrate their work. But the incident from last week's Oscars was front and center — and the butt of several onstage jokes.
It didn’t take long for host Trevor Noah to address the slap heard around the world.
“We're going to be keeping people's names out of our mouths," the comedian joked.
“The Oscars were only last week, so it was one of those things where everyone was wondering when was someone going to address it, and it's good that he got it out right out of the gate," Billboard reporter Kristin Robinson said.
The controversy surfaced again when Oscar winner Questlove took the stage. His win at the Oscars for Best Documentary came moments after Chris Rock was slapped.
“I’m going to present this award, and I trust you that people will stay 500 feet away from me,” Questlove said.
After being banned from performing because of toxic social media postings targeting his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and her new boyfriend Pete Davidson, Kayne West was a no-show at the Grammys.
“I think that he seems to be taking time for him, his mental health and to kind of work on his family life," Robinson said.
Olivia Rodrigo won three Grammys, including Best New Artist. She had her arms full and dropped one of the awards backstage, breaking it in half.
Jon Batiste took home five Grammys after being nominated for 11. He won the coveted Album of the Year for “We Are.”
And Silk Sonic, the duo of Bruno Mars and Anderson Pak, snagged four statues, and had everyone smiling with their antics.
There were knockout performances from Brandi Carlile, Lenny Kravitz and H.E.R.
The biggest rave of the night came during a stirring in memoriam tribute to those in the music industry who passed away in recent months. Singers Ben Platt, Rachel Zegler, Cynthia Erivo and Leslie Odom Jr. performed songs of the late Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim.
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President Joe Biden appointed Vercie Lark as the new Small Business Administration Region 7 administrator in February and he directs SBA programs and services in Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska.
“My key goal for the SBA in the Region 7 Great Plains states is to increase access to capital for micro and small business owners in inner cities, rural communities, small towns, and farmers,” Lark told The St. Louis American.
“There are specific programs and changes to programs the SBA has made to support this goal”
The SBA offers micro loans available up to $50,000, and SBA Community Advantage Loans recently increased from $250,000 to $350,000 to provide more capital for eligible small businesses owners, according to Lark.
In addition, federal contracting set aside goals for federal agencies were increased to 15% by 2026 for small/disadvantaged businesses, “which will add billions of dollars in future revenue growth opportunities for business owners who decide to be suppliers of goods and services to the federal government,” Lark said.
“I want to build on the new connections we made during the pandemic and use those to help train and finance the dreams of many more aspiring and existing small owners in communities across our region.”
Lark recently retired from DST Systems of Kansas City where he served as an executive vice president and head of U.S. Financial Services. He led a billion-dollar line of business that served finance, banking, brokerage, and retirement investment industries.
SBA celebrated Women’s history month last month, and Lark said it SBA has expanded the number of Women’s Business Centers to over 150 across the country to provide greater access to training, mentoring, and advice to the fastest growing small business segment.
The SBA also launched “one of the most critical achievements of 2021, the historic $100 million Community Navigator Pilot Program.”
“This Biden-Harris Administration initiative leverages a hyperlocal hub-and-spoke approach to extend the reach of timely, accessible, and culturally relevant resources to small businesses. The two-year pilot program is designed to put more SBA knowledgeable resources on the ground in hundreds of new locations to better serve small business owners located small towns, rural and underserved communities.
The Jefferson County Community Action Corporation, a non-profit organization whose mission is to serve those in need and raising awareness of the challenges of living in poverty, was named a HUB organization in the state of Missouri.
“There’s no need for owners to spend lots of money on training when there’s free high-quality training, counseling and mentoring already available through the SBA’s small business network,” Lark said.
“The SBA continues to provide free and low-cost business training and technical assistance through SCORE, Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), Women’s Business Centers (WBCs), and our regional Veteran’s Business Center in St. Louis, which serves the entire region.
“Nationally, they provided assistance that enabled small businesses to access more than $44.8 billion in capital infusion, start over 26,000 new businesses, and create and retain more than 2,100,000 jobs, last fiscal year.
Lark said he has heard from business owners and entrepreneurs who benefitted from the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, the Paycheck Protection Program, COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loans, and Shuttered Venue Operators Grants.
“Many of them credit those programs for saving their businesses. There’s more to be done,” Lark said.
“There will be more opportunities for small businesses on the horizon thanks to President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Made in America priorities. The SBA and our local partners will continue to work to make sure our smallest businesses benefit
“I would be remiss if I did not express my thanks and gratitude to the people in the SBA who gave so much of their lives to save and recover thousands of businesses and millions of livelihoods for our fellow Americans during the pandemic.”
The SBA was “transformational for small businesses during the pandemic, providing over $450 billion in critical recovery funding to more than 6 million entrepreneurs,” he said.
“The SBA’s workforce remains committed to ensuring every small business opportunity is afforded to small businesses because this is the key to keeping America’s small businesses resilient in 2022.”
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The nationally used and recognized contact lens brand, Cooper Vision, has announced their 2022 Best Practices Honorees.
In its seventh year, the award is a national recognition that aims to highlight current and future leaders in the field of optometry. The Best Practices Honoree award highlights 10 eye care practices across the country that are innovative, advancing the profession and are an example of excellent patient care.
In 2022, the Best Practice honorees were chosen based on their accomplishments and efforts in five key categories including industry advancement, community impact, patient experience, specialty services and team building.
Otter Tail County has a reason to celebrate, as one of the selected honorees for Best Practices was InVision Eye Care in Fergus Falls.
“We are proud and grateful to Cooper Vision for this opportunity. Honestly, the team we have built at InVision Eye Care deserves the credit,” shared Dr. Tara Kempfer, O.D. and owner at InVision Eye Care. “We have the most amazing team and it is a great recognition for them. One of the most basic emotional needs for any human is acknowledgement of a job well done. When a team is engaged, they will be passionate about coming to work each day with a sense of purpose. And this is what ultimately drives our success.”
Kempfer also shared what she believes sets InVision Eye Care apart from other practices.
“InVision prides itself on empowering our staff. This action not only positively affects our patients, but the results carry over to the community as well. By empowering the staff at InVision we have created a culture of leaders … In addition, we were selected secondary to our legislative efforts to ensure patients have access to great eye care and that the profession of optometry is protected and promoted for years to come. We frequently meet with state and federal legislators and lobbyists. Our actions have been instrumental on the state and national levels.”
She also touched on the substantial training all staff receive at InVision and shared the extensive services the practice provides, particularly in a rural community. “Being optometrists in rural Otter Tail County means that we are able to provide not only ocular care for our patients, but be an integral part of their overall healthcare. The trust that our patients have in us is such an honor. We love our patients and the lasting relationships we gain,” she explained.
Michele Andrew, O.D., Vice President of Professional and Government Affairs, Americas, CooperVision congratulated the honorees in a recent press release. “Best Practices proves that there are countless ways a practice can achieve success in patient care, industry advancement, practice management, and more. What they all have in common is their dedication to their patients and the profession — they never stop striving to push further.”
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IN THE BIN: John Stueve, manager of the Farmers Elevator of Fergus Falls, says the a concern regarding local agriculture and the unrest in Uktrain and Russia right now is supply issues.
From chaotic trading markets to unknown factors in supply issues for the upcoming planting season, the Ukraine situation with the Russian military campaign is causing ripple effects around the world, and a ton of volatility in many area — one of which is agriculture.
Farmers Elevator of Fergus Falls Manager John Stueve said that volatility is the biggest concern at the moment.
“You have peace talks one day and the market softens, and then the next day you’re back to the shelling and then the markets go back up again. It’s another variable thrown in. For the marketing end of it here, you just don’t know what’s going to happen, but it has definitely brought the prices up,” said Stueve.
While higher prices for grains and other local commodities are positive, it could also boomerang back in the form of added costs for the upcoming planting season for fertilizer and fuel.
Stueve says the other concern right now is supply issues, with spring beginning in just a few weeks.
“There are still a lot of unknowns. There is so much talk that we won’t be able to get the fertilizer that will be needed, but it is yet to be seen,” added Stueve.
With Ukrainian ports being mostly closed now, ships that are en route to the area do not get the loads they are coming for and wind up leaving empty handed.
Another factor in play that is driving up prices, is that Ukraine recently banned exports of wheat in an effort to offset their supplies and so that their people will have enough to eat.
In terms of exports for wheat, the USDA states that Russia is the biggest player worldwide. However, Ukraine is close to that, providing the staple crop that they normally export to many European and and nations on the African continent as well.
Otter Tail County is also home to a regional ethanol plant that produces a capacity of approximately 55 million gallons per year. Prices in that market have also fluctuated wildly since the invasion of Ukraine.
According to agriculture trade publication southeastagnet.com, gas and biofuel prices will go even higher amid conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but biofuel leaders argue that corn ethanol will still be cheaper than gasoline and will be able to meet demand.
Otter Tail County is in a very unique position with many ag-related businesses and producers who are eager to figure things out — where things will land once the planting season gets underway, with corn, soybeans, wheat, oats and alfalfa as the main row crops raised in Otter Tail County.
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The Minnesota Rural Health Awards annually recognize individuals who have contributed significantly to rural health enhancement in Minnesota. The recipients of this award are revered for their unique and beneficial approaches when addressing health issues within the rural community. These people also display a rare degree of dedication and compassion that has been vital while managing the shortage of needed healthcare workers. The award recipient of 2021 is a true example of all these qualities and more.
The 2021 Rural Health Hero award was awarded to Laurissa Stigen, MS, RN. Stigen is a registered nurse (RN) at Lake Region Healthcare (LRH) in Fergus Falls and a system campus partnership and project coordinator at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing. Stigen shared that she has been in the rural healthcare field for over 20 years and has been in nursing for eight.
Describing why she pursued rural healthcare, she explained, “I always knew I wanted to live in a smaller community and originally thought — go into medicine. Over time, with life experience, I learned that medicine wasn't the right fit for me, so I pursued a master's program in Community Health. Eventually, I went back to school for nursing. Nursing provided the perfect complement to my education by allowing me to understand healthcare from both the patient and clinical care team perspectives. Being able to look at healthcare from a variety of angles and having a personal preference for rural places keeps me excited about the work I get to do.”
When describing Stigen, many sources attested to her vision and benefit to the rural area. Chief nursing officer at LRH, Roberta Young, had this to say of Stigen, “Laurissa is an awesome nurse. She is compassionate and competent, and we are glad to have her contributions to excellence in nursing here at Lake Region Healthcare. She provides leadership as cochair of our Professional Development Nursing Council. She has a passion for her work, both as a nurse and nurse educator, training our next generation of nurse professionals.”
Stigen is involved with multiple rural health programs devoted to the cause — including being a fellow for the National Rural Health Association Fellows program. This program annually selects 10-15 people whose education and professional experience have proven their dedication to bettering the health of rural Americans. The goal is to develop leaders with a compelling and clear vision for rural areas that they can articulate.
As president of the Minnesota Rural Health Association, Stigen put in immense effort to connect rural teens with healthcare providers. Moreover, she oversees a Minnesota Department of Health-funded program to increase and support rural psychiatric mental health advanced practice registered nurses.
When discussing what aspects of her field she finds the most fulfilling, she explained, “Relationships, collaboration, and lifelong learning are vital in rural healthcare; these are things that I really enjoy, especially when it involves connecting Greater Minnesota and the University of Minnesota. There is much we can and need to learn from each other! Solving a problem or making something better by creatively working with others and sharing knowledge and resources is very satisfying. I also get excited when I get the opportunity to witness the 'a-ha' moments and personal growth in students and patients that become important chapters in their personal stories.”
Appreciation for Stigen is apparent, yet even more so, is her's for the people. Through her perseverance and determination to better the rural communities, she has not only succeeded in her field but gained the respect of the people she has come to meet.
The impact she has made while fulfilling her vision will affect the future of rural health. Still, she remains humble, stating, “I was so surprised to hear about the award, and I am incredibly honored! There are a number of people whom I have a great amount of respect for, both locally and across the state, who are making positive impacts on Greater Minnesota in education and healthcare. One of my longtime mentors, Dr. Ray Christensen, was honored with the Rural Health Lifetime Award this year, making this extra special for me.”
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It was another busy week for Gov. Tim Walz, dealing with the avian flu situation and promoting the Next Generation Nursing Assistant initiative, as well as making a few more appointments and announcing vacancies in state government.
On Mar. 28, Walz announced the activation of a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) emergency response team in Minnesota to support the state’s disease control and containment efforts of H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), which the Walz administration said, according to their info, poses a low risk to humans but is currently confirmed in three poultry flocks in Minnesota. H5N1 has been confirmed in poultry flocks in Meeker, Mower and Stearns counties. So far the USDA says there have been no reported cases in Otter Tail County, or any other areas in the state.
Walz also announced a new program that will allow Minnesotans to order free rapid COVID-19 tests online for delivery directly to their homes.
On Mar. 29, Walz set a goal to recruit and train 1,000 new certified nursing assistants (CNAs) through the Next Generation Nursing Assistant initiative. The initiative has become a priority for the administration due to the situation with long-term care facilities and veterans homes facing staffing shortages throughout the state. Walz joined CNAs and other health care professionals at St. Paul College to announce that the initiative has surpassed his goal.
On Mar. 30, Walz joined Senator David Tomassoni and family, along with a bipartisan group of legislators, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research advocates to sign into law $25 million for ALS research and caregiver support programs.
“Today our state is making real progress in the fight against ALS,” said Walz. “I’m proud to join Senator David Tomassoni, a bipartisan group of legislators, and advocates who have worked tirelessly to pass this bill for Minnesotans living with ALS and their caregivers. By investing in ALS research and caregiver support, we are moving together toward finding a cure for this disease and better caring for Minnesotans living with ALS and their families.”
Senate File (Chapter 42, SF) 3372 invests $20 million to award grants to conduct research into the prevention, treatment, causes and cures of ALS. The bill also invests $5 million for caregiver support programs for families of people with ALS, including services, information, education and training to caregivers and volunteers caring for, managing and coping with care.
Also on Mar. 30, Walz announced that he had selected Lisa Thompson to serve as the ombudsman for family child care providers. As ombudsman, Thompson will oversee an office to assist family child care providers with licensing, compliance and other family child care issues.
On Mar. 31, Walz further addressed the situation with avian flu by signing Executive Order 22-05, which waives trucking regulations to help fight the spread of avian influenza and mitigate the risk to Minnesota’s poultry industry.
The executive order is part of the continued efforts to control and contain H5N1 Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Minnesota.
On Mar. 31, the Commission on Judicial Selection also announced a new vacancy in Minnesota’s Fourth Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Regina M. Chu. This seat will be chambered in Minneapolis in Hennepin County.
Additionally, Walz announced appointments to the Board of Animal Health, Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice, Board of the Perpich Center for Arts Education, Board on Judicial Standards, Council on Disability, Governor’s Council on Minnesota’s Coastal Program, Public Employment Relations Board and Technology Advisory Council.
On Apr. 1, Walz signed a bipartisan law to condemn Russian aggression against Ukraine and support the people of Ukraine by requiring that the state end its investments in Russia and Belarus and refrain from doing business with entities from those countries.
Walz applauded the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision to award $75.5 million in funding for the construction of the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System, a first-of-its-kind collaboration between communities in Minnesota, Iowa and South Dakota to provide safe and clean drinking water to 300,000 people. Walz has advocated for the completion of the project since his time in Congress.
Later, Walz also signed SF 3472 into law, which stabilizes Minnesota’s individual health insurance market and lowers premium costs for consumers across the state.
Additionally, the Walz administration’s judicial merit selection panel announced that it is recommending four candidates for consideration to fill the upcoming vacancy on Minnesota’s Court of Appeals. This vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable James B. Florey. This seat is designated for Minnesota’s Eighth Congressional District.
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Karen Ann (Vosseteig) Lundstrom, 79, of Fergus Falls, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley and surrounded by loved ones after a battle with ovarian cancer.
Karen was born to Melvin and Stella (Anderson) Vosseteig on January 9, 1943, in Sharon, ND. She was brought home to Finley, ND on a very cold day in January. She was baptized and confirmed at Finley Lutheran Church. She graduated as valedictorian from Finley High School in 1961. She attended NDSU for her bachelor's and master's degrees where she was a member of several honorary societies. Later she earned a Ph.D. in Education at the University of Minnesota. She taught home economics at John Muir High School in Milwaukee, home economics education at NDSU, and was a curriculum director for seven school districts in Minnesota through the Pomme de Terre Education District and also coordinated their interactive television system.
She married Darnell Lundstrom in 1963. They had two children, Jennifer Jean and Brent Anders. Later they divorced. In 1988 she married Leonard Hatzenbuhler and became stepmother to two daughters, Laura and Paula. Karen and Leonard lived in Fergus Falls where she was active in First Lutheran Church, AAUW, and the Y’s Folks. She enjoyed Sudoku, crossword puzzles, solitaire, and reading.
In retirement, she and Leonard traveled to various areas of the country and enjoyed several winters in their home in Green Valley, Arizona.
Karen is survived by her husband, Leonard; her children, Jennifer (Jose) Hernandez and Brent Lundstrom (Melissa Lizakowski); stepdaughters, Laura (Chris) Church and Paula Hatzenbuhler (Troy Kinn); eight grandchildren, Charlie, Theo, and Joshua Hernandez, Abi (Grant) Nelson, Christian Lundstrom, Tyler Ludwig, Brooklyn Hatzenbuhler, and Fisher Kinn, and two step-grandsons, Christopher II and Devon Church. She is also survived by her sister, Jeanne Gregor; two nephews, Nick and Tom Gregor and their families, several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother-in-law, Steve Gregor, several aunts, uncles, cousins, a nephew, Jeremiah Hatzenbuhler, and a niece, Tara Hatzenbuhler.
Memorials are preferred to First Lutheran Church Library, Lake Region Healthcare Cancer Care and Research Center, or the donor’s choice.
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, and will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 2022 at First Lutheran Church in Fergus Falls.
Clergy: Reverend David Strom and Reverend Tiffany Sundeen
Interment: First Lutheran North Cemetery, Fergus Falls, MN
Arrangements will be provided by Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls.
Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com
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Taking on Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) at Gustavus University, on Apr. 3, the M State Spartans baseball team came up with a doubleheader sweep, winning via scores of 13-1 and 8-3.
The Spartans used a nine-run third inning to vault them to a five inning victory in game one. They were aided by seven errors committed by DCTC in the game. Daniel Buendorf and Cal Schmitz both picked up a pair of hits, Buendorf drove in three runs for M State. Will Hoernemann went the distance for the victory. He allowed just three hits, one run and gave up two walks, while striking out four.
In the night cap, M State jumped out to a 5-0 advantage over the first two innings, on their way to a victory and sweep. Jackson Martin, Mike Short and Schmitz all had two hits in the contest. Buendorf drove in another three runs and Martin plated a pair himself. Wyatt Halvorson picked up the win, going five strong innings, as he gave up three hits, walked three and stuck out nine. Brock Depute pitched two scoreless innings in relief.
With the two wins, the Spartans improved to 5-5 on the season. They are now slated to host Central Lakes College on Apr. 9.
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CHINCOTEAGUE, Va. - The Navy says they have successfully removed fuel from the E-2D Hawkeye that crashed last Wednesday. One service member was killed and two others were injured in the crash. Watermen, like Randy Birch say they are relieved no fuel spilled into the bay.
“There are a lot of aquaculture clams and oysters up there and they are of course filter feeders, so it's important anywhere it's at, but where it's at there are millions of clams up there,” Birch said.
The Navy is keeping boats 500 yards away from the crash site. They are also conducting flights in the area to ensure there is no pollution. Nathan Hill is a tour boat operator and says he hopes the salvage operation proceeds quickly and safely.
“It needs to get resolved because right now we are restricted about how close and where we can travel. There are crab traps all in the area and they are not going to be able to fish those, if they really police how close they can get,” Hill said.
The Navy says they are working with state and local officials to plan the rest of the salvage operation and that the health and safety of the community is a top priority.
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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kathryn Garner, sexual assault medical forensics examiner and healthcare operations flight commander, Healthcare Operations Flight, 386th Expeditionary Medical Group, listens to an Airman at the Medical building at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 31, 2022. Sexual assault medical forensic examiners are experienced medical providers—physician assistants and doctors—with at least two years of clinical experience and additional training in performing sexual assault forensic exams. Garner is a medical doctor with 15 years of experience as a family medicine physician. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daira Jackson)
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Dowry Helps in Marrying ‘Ugly’ Girls Off, Says Nursing Textbook
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A Sociology textbook in circulation among second-year nursing students has boldly, but worryingly, misrepresented India’s dowry system. The Textbook of Sociology for Nurses, authored by T.K. Indrani, cites the “merits” of dowry; with women’s education listed as one of them. To add to this absurdity, the instruction also seems to be that dowry helps marry two conventionally unattractive people; “ugly girls can be married off with attractive dowry with well-off or ugly looking boys.”
The Indian Nursing Council (INC), the regulatory body for nurse education in India, on Tuesday issued a statement distancing itself from the subject matter included in the curriculum. The body “strongly condemns any derogatory content which is against the prevailing law of the land,” they said, adding that the “INC only prescribes syllabus for various nursing programs which is placed on its website.”
There are multiple things that grate on moral sensibilities. One, any inclusion such as this inevitably reinforces the oppression of the dowry system, despite its illegality. The practice of dowry is a punishable offence under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code. Despite this, dowry payments have remained largely stable over the past few decades, according to a recent World Bank study. Unofficial numbers on the ground could be significantly much starker.
According to the appalling passage, “dowry is helpful in establishing new household” as “custom of giving household items like cots, mattresses, television, fan, refrigerator, utensils, clothes and even vehicle are found in many parts of our India as dowry.”
This is a country where dowry is sometimes a shapeless and nameless beast. Other times, it is the Frankenstein monster that towers over marriages from early on. “In India, 21 women die every day due to dowry-related violence. The cultural practice of dowry perpetuates the oppression, torture, and murder of countless women,” Ntasha Bhardwaj wrote in The Swaddle in 2020.
“It is appalling how such derogatory and problematic texts remain in circulation. That a textbook elaborating the merits of dowry can actually exist in our curriculum is a shame for the nation and its Constitution,” Priyanka Chaturvedi, a minister of parliament, wrote to the education minister.
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Two, the passage in question sits within the realm of education, with hundreds of students being exposed to regressive content. To make matters worse, nurses can often be the first responders in dowry-related violence. In such a scenario, normalizing dowry can compromise the care that survivors receive, and may even make nurses less sensitive to patients.
The current instance is not an anomaly; worse things have been said and written about India’s dowry system, or patriarchal frameworks, in the education curriculum — prescribed or unprescribed.
In December last year, an Indian exam board contained an offending passage that went something like this: the “emancipation of the wife destroyed the parent’s authority over the children” and “in bringing the man down from his pedestal, the wife and mother deprived herself, in fact, of the means of discipline.” The blatant misogyny of the question and the exam merely echoed the sentiments of a large proportion of people.
Moreover, India’s dowry laws have always been received with some ambivalence. “Since dowry is embedded within the social fabric of India, the law fails on the fundamental basis upon which it was created: protecting women from dowry-related harassment, violence, and death,” Bhardwaj added. Even a mere discussion of the “merits” of dowry in Indian society — with misinformation and falsehoods being peddled as education — can prove to be a deleterious exercise.
Once again, national curriculums are noticeably complicit in perpetuating rigid stereotypes that come to the detriment of communities marginalized for decades.
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Airtel Subscribers to Start Paying for Goods and Services through Safaricom's Lipa Na M-Pesa Platform
- Safaricom will on Friday, April 8, launch the interoperability allowing seamless transfer of money through the networks
- Over the years, Airtel subscribers have been unable to pay for goods and services through its till and pay-bill numbers
- Airtel's equivalent of Lipa na M-Pesa is dubbed Lipa na Airtel Money but it has not yet been adopted by most Kenyans who prefer the Safaricom service due to ease of availability
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Airtel Subscribers will start paying for goods and services through Safaricom's Lipa Na M-Pesa platform.
The giant telecommunications company will on Friday, April 8, launch the interoperability allowing seamless transfer of money through the networks.
“Lipa na M-Pesa will (have) interoperability between operators. It will benefit both consumers and operators,” a Safaricom executive told Business Daily.
Over the years, Airtel subscribers have been unable to pay for goods and services through its till and pay-bill numbers.
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Airtel's equivalent of Lipa na M-Pesa is dubbed Lipa na Airtel Money but it has not yet been adopted by most Kenyans who prefer the Safaricom service due to ease of availability.
Safaricom's transactions
Safaricom's mobile money service M-Pesa handles over 61 million transactions a day, making it the largest fintech provider in Africa.
According to Safaricom, the service has grown to over 51 million customers in seven markets led by Kenya. M-Pesa also operates in Tanzania, Mozambique, Lesotho, Ghana, Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The platform has 465,000 businesses, 600,000 agents and 42,000 developers.
The statistics came to light when M-Pesa marked 15 years of service since its launch in Kenya in March 2007.
Treasury to reduce M-Pesa charges
In other news, M-Pesa users face reprieve after the National Treasury revealed plans to reduce the service's transaction charges as concerns rise among consumers and small businesses.
Cabinet Secretary Ukur Yatani told the Senate that there was a need to make M-Pesa cheaper even as more Kenyans continue to depend on the service.
Yatani said the rents from digital technology are unfairly accruing to Safaricom. He made the remarks while making his presentation to the Senate on Safaricom's dominance.
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Dear KU Community,
Now that the Jayhawks have won the National Championship, the University Daily Kansan plans to distribute copies of a 12-page special section Tuesday outside Stauffer-Flint Hall.
This section commemorates the season of the KU men’s basketball team as well as the strong performance of the women’s team. It offers highlights of a season that fans will remember as legendary for years.
Additional details:
Distribution will take place in the white tent outside Stauffer-Flint Hall, 1435 Jayhawk Boulevard. We will distribute sections as soon as papers arrive from our printer. We expect to start distribution at 10 a.m.
Students, faculty and staff members will need to show their KU ID to receive one free copy. We will distribute copies as long as supplies last.
Depending on demand and availability, opportunities to buy additional sections will available. We'll share more when plans are complete.
Keep an eye here and on Kansan social media for the latest about the Jayhawks, campus celebrations and more about the special section celebrating KU's season of success.
Rock Chalk!
Paul Samberg & Caroline McCone
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NEW ORLEANS – Kansas men’s basketball defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels 72-69 to claim its fourth NCAA Title and sixth all-time championship. The win came after the Jayhawks overcame a 15-point halftime deficit, led by big second halves from multiple players.
Redshirt sophomore forward Jalen Wilson led the Jayhawks with 15 points, but junior guard Christian Braun recorded a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double to spark the Jayhawks to victory. Senior forward David McCormack had 15 points as well and senior guard Ochai Agbaji had 12.
Kansas had as good of a start as one could have hoped for as the Jayhawks raced out to a 7-0 lead within the first minute and a half. Although UNC finally got on the board with a Brady Manek three, the Jayhawks responded with another quick bucket to take a 9-3 lead into the first media timeout.
The Tar Heels made up the ground over the next few minutes and took their first lead of the game at 12-11 after a big putback dunk and-one from Armando Bacot. But the Jayhawks responded with a 4-0 run to retake the lead going into a stoppage at 15-12.
UNC had themselves in the game largely because of its second-chance points. The Tar Heels had 10 up to this point along with four offensive rebounds, but they were only winning the rebound battle by one overall.
The Tar Heels took over the next few minutes though and amassed an 8-0 run a little later to take a 22-18 lead with just under eight minutes left. The second-chance points haunted the Jayhawks continually and North Carolina had 14 already.
Kansas had another 4-0 run afterward to tie the game at 22, but Manek changed that quickly as he hit two straight threes to put Carolina up by six before a Bill Self timeout to slow the UNC momentum.
It didn’t help though, as the offense had no sync and the defense couldn’t slow the Tar Heel attack and they had amassed a 10-point lead at 32-22 at the 3:46 mark of the first half with ground to make up before heading into the locker room.
The going only got worse over the next minute as UNC scored another four straight points to extend the lead to 36-22. Nothing went the Jayhawks' way, and the Tar Heels made it even worse with Bacot recording a double-double before the end of the first half, putting the Tar Heels up 38-23 with a little under 50 seconds left.
Although Kansas finally scored, UNC responded with the final score of the half to put the lead at 15 at 40-25 heading into the locker room.
The Jayhawks only shot 30% from the field in the first half while struggling to keep the Tar Heels off the offensive glass, where UNC had eight and 27 total compared to the Jayhawks’ 18.
Kansas came out of the locker room wanting to play fast, and it worked out. The Jayhawks managed to narrow the lead to seven at 45-38, highlighted by a quick six points and three rebounds from Braun.
The momentum continued to propel Kansas and the lead began to shrink more and more, before it shrunk to only a three-point lead at the 13-minute mark.
Kansas managed to tie it a bit later, then take the lead off a three from senior guard Remy Martin. Kansas scored another three points later, but UNC scored four straight on its end to narrow the lead to two at 56-54 with 8:49 left.
UNC would hit a huge three shortly after to even the game at 57 all with 7:48 left, setting up a thrilling finish.
The two went back and forth looking for any little advantage one could get, with both teams missing multiple shots in a row, but Kansas kept the advantage at 63-61 with 4:23 to go in the game.
After the two tied at 65, Martin hit an impressive step-back three to put the Jayhawks up. However, UNC took the lead back just a bit later after a put-back shot from Manek to make the score 69-68 with 1:41 left to play.
McCormack stepped up and hit a go-ahead field goal with just under a minute to play to put Kansas up 70-69. Bacot turned the ball over on the next possession, giving the Jayhawks a chance to make it a multi-score game.
After the turnover, McCormack hit another big basket, and when UNC turned the ball over on the other end, it left only 4.2 seconds left on the clock and not enough time for the Tar Heels to find the winner.
Kansas closed out the victory and earned its fourth NCAA Championship and sixth title all time.
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Horseshoe Bend softball’s winning streak is now at seven games.
The Generals picked up their seventh win in as many days Monday, run-ruling Reeltown at home in the minimum 4.5 innings by a 15-3 margin.
“Early on, we were making a lot of mistakes and we weren’t capitalizing on the good things that were happening,” Horseshoe Bend coach Hagen Whiteard said. “We weren’t taking advantage of having runners on base and that kind of stuff. We’ve reached a point where we’re doing those things.”
Horseshoe Bend eighth grader Lily Moss started in the circle and tossed five innings of three-run ball, though all three were scored in the first inning.
Moss didn’t walk a batter in her outing, a growing trend that’s proven beneficial to the Generals. Against Isabella Saturday she threw 56 pitches with 50 of them being strikes, according to Whiteard.
“With Lily being an eighth grader, she is throwing extremely well,” Whiteard said. “She is getting stronger, she’s getting more consistent as well. She hits spots, and that’s huge.”
The Generals’ defense played a clean game behind her as well, which made an impact considering Horseshoe Bend scored four of its runs directly from Reeltown errors.
Sophomore shortstop Reagan Taylor made a leaping catch to record the second out in the top of the fifth with runners on first and second. The team as a whole posted an impressive defensive third frame, with junior center fielder Nadia Brooks tracking down a deep fly ball and Moss making a nice play on a comeback grounder.
“We’ve done away with a lot of the errors,” Whiteard said. “We were just talking about that. In four games, we’ve had four errors, whereas, one of the girls joked, at the beginning of the season we had four errors in one inning. That definitely has made a big difference.”
Reeltown junior Daja Pearson had the loudest hit of the day for the Rebels, gapping a ball into left-center field for a two-run double in the opening frame.
After Reeltown jumped out to its initial 3-0 lead, the Generals responded with an eight-run opening frame of their own, including RBI singles from Brooks, Taylor, catcher Kennedy Templeton and eighth grader Addie Caldwell.
Caldwell bats last in Horseshoe Bend’s order. Her knock plated two runners.
Senior first baseman Brooke Milner added three RBIs off a pair of singles in the third and fourth innings, while an RBI double from Moss is what set up the run-rule in the bottom of the fourth.
“I do like the aggressiveness,” Whiteard said. “Like I said, with the confidence [they have], they’re coming out and they’re stepping to the plate and they know that they’re capable to do it. And so now that they’re feeling that confidence in themselves, it makes a big difference.”
Now with a winning record for the first time this season, Horseshoe Bend is slated for an area double-header at home against LaFayette Tuesday.
“It’s all starting to click,” Whiteard said. “Everything that we have been talking about from the get-go that they had the potential to do, they’re doing it now. It’s fun to watch.”
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Bread is arguably the best food. Whether it’s dense, dark rye, or a light and fluffy sourdough, a bite of a warm loaf never disappoints. This sensory joy is on full display in OneSip Studio‘s branding for BRISEE, a nascent French bread company. The colorful design focuses on the process of creating fresh, delicious food. The cherry red, toasty brown, and lively blue tones produce a delightfully optimistic aesthetic. Charming, hand-drawn illustrations further emphasize the brand’s upbeat perspective.
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Branding project for BRISEE, a brand that focus on producing healthy & delicious French bread. A brand that enjoys the rhythmic process of baking in its every state, flour, dough or baking!
Hence, the visual concept of identity starts with the process of baking. The logo started with with a lower height that gradually gets higher like how bread is fermented or a piece of classical music that has low and high notes.
Graphics showcases the three states of flour in diamond graphics that matched with the logo.Hand-drawn illustrations were included to give BRISEE a more dynamic and cheerful tone. Bring it closer to the consumers as a family-friendly brand!
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There are a couple of big ones on the board today but none of which are too relevant given current price action.
The one for AUD/USD at 0.7500 may have been a bit of an attraction but not so much now after the RBA has took a step towards being more hawkish earlier.
As such, there aren't any significant expiries that should impact the moves today in my view. But just be wary of some larger ones for EUR/USD on Thursday that could be of interest.
For more information on how to use this data, you may refer to this post here.
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The pair is trading up to its highest since June last year, up nearly 100 pips on the day to 0.7635 currently.
The technical momentum is solely with buyers right now after the RBA provided a good platform to break above the October highs around 0.7555 earlier today. There isn't much in the way of a push towards 0.7800 next, if you go by the charts at least.
As things stand, the market is bringing forward rate hike expectations as most houses are now calling for a June rate hike after having previously penciled the RBA to move in August.
Odds of a move during the May meeting have also risen and that is keeping the aussie underpinned currently.
I've mentioned before how the market may have been underestimating a potential shift in rhetoric by the RBA and we certainly got that today, even if it may be a subtle one. That has continued to fuel the run higher in AUD/JPY, which is in search of a tenth straight week of gains:
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- Composite PMI 52.1
- Prior 53.6
Growth in Italy's services sector slows in March, fitting with the rest of the region as the Russia-Ukraine conflict weighed on demand and overall sentiment. Besides that, more intense inflation pressures were observed as well with the rate of cost inflation
Inflation
Inflation is defined as a quantitative measure of the rate in which the average price level of goods and services in an economy or country increases over a period of time. It is the rise in the general level of prices where a given currency effectively buys less than it did in prior periods.In terms of assessing the strength or currencies, and by extension foreign exchange, inflation or measures of it are extremely influential. Inflation stems from the overall creation of money. This money is measured by the level of the total money supply of a specific currency, for example the US dollar, which is constantly increasing. However, an increase in the money supply does not necessarily mean that there is inflation. What leads to inflation is a faster increase in the money supply in relation to the wealth produced (measured with GDP). As such, this generates pressure of demand on a supply that does not increase at the same rate. The consumer price index then increases, generating inflation.How Does Inflation Affect Forex?The level of inflation has a direct impact on the exchange rate between two currencies on several levels.This includes purchasing power parity, which attempts to compare different purchasing powers of each country according to the general price level. In doing so, this makes it possible to determine the country with the most expensive cost of living.The currency with the higher inflation rate consequently loses value and depreciates, while the currency with the lower inflation rate appreciates on the forex market.Interest rates are also impacted. Inflation rates that are too high push interest rates up, which has the effect of depreciating the currency on foreign exchange. Conversely, inflation that is too low (or deflation) pushes interest rates down, which has the effect of appreciating the currency on the forex market.
Inflation is defined as a quantitative measure of the rate in which the average price level of goods and services in an economy or country increases over a period of time. It is the rise in the general level of prices where a given currency effectively buys less than it did in prior periods.In terms of assessing the strength or currencies, and by extension foreign exchange, inflation or measures of it are extremely influential. Inflation stems from the overall creation of money. This money is measured by the level of the total money supply of a specific currency, for example the US dollar, which is constantly increasing. However, an increase in the money supply does not necessarily mean that there is inflation. What leads to inflation is a faster increase in the money supply in relation to the wealth produced (measured with GDP). As such, this generates pressure of demand on a supply that does not increase at the same rate. The consumer price index then increases, generating inflation.How Does Inflation Affect Forex?The level of inflation has a direct impact on the exchange rate between two currencies on several levels.This includes purchasing power parity, which attempts to compare different purchasing powers of each country according to the general price level. In doing so, this makes it possible to determine the country with the most expensive cost of living.The currency with the higher inflation rate consequently loses value and depreciates, while the currency with the lower inflation rate appreciates on the forex market.Interest rates are also impacted. Inflation rates that are too high push interest rates up, which has the effect of depreciating the currency on foreign exchange. Conversely, inflation that is too low (or deflation) pushes interest rates down, which has the effect of appreciating the currency on the forex market.
Read this Term accelerating sharply to a new survey record for a third month in a row. S&P Global notes that:
"Latest PMI data pointed to a cooling of services growth in March, with inflows of total new work rising at a weaker pace amid a fresh decline in export orders, with client demand reportedly dampened by the war in Ukraine.
"Subsequently, private sector growth slowed at the end of the first quarter, as the weaker upturn in services coincided with a slower expansion in factory production.
"At the same time, Italian firms recorded further severe inflationary pressures, with the rate of cost inflation hitting a fresh series peak and costs levied by companies rising at a near-record pace.
"Firms are battling with both cooling demand and rising prices which, combined with a clouded outlook amid the war in Ukraine, led to a sharp moderation of business confidence in March. The level of positive sentiment fell to a 16-month low as firms grow ever more concerned about the economic outlook."
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Spain's services sector expanded once again but activity and new business saw slowdowns with confidence marked down noticeably amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Price trends remain a worry as input and output price inflation
Inflation
Inflation is defined as a quantitative measure of the rate in which the average price level of goods and services in an economy or country increases over a period of time. It is the rise in the general level of prices where a given currency effectively buys less than it did in prior periods.In terms of assessing the strength or currencies, and by extension foreign exchange, inflation or measures of it are extremely influential. Inflation stems from the overall creation of money. This money is measured by the level of the total money supply of a specific currency, for example the US dollar, which is constantly increasing. However, an increase in the money supply does not necessarily mean that there is inflation. What leads to inflation is a faster increase in the money supply in relation to the wealth produced (measured with GDP). As such, this generates pressure of demand on a supply that does not increase at the same rate. The consumer price index then increases, generating inflation.How Does Inflation Affect Forex?The level of inflation has a direct impact on the exchange rate between two currencies on several levels.This includes purchasing power parity, which attempts to compare different purchasing powers of each country according to the general price level. In doing so, this makes it possible to determine the country with the most expensive cost of living.The currency with the higher inflation rate consequently loses value and depreciates, while the currency with the lower inflation rate appreciates on the forex market.Interest rates are also impacted. Inflation rates that are too high push interest rates up, which has the effect of depreciating the currency on foreign exchange. Conversely, inflation that is too low (or deflation) pushes interest rates down, which has the effect of appreciating the currency on the forex market.
Inflation is defined as a quantitative measure of the rate in which the average price level of goods and services in an economy or country increases over a period of time. It is the rise in the general level of prices where a given currency effectively buys less than it did in prior periods.In terms of assessing the strength or currencies, and by extension foreign exchange, inflation or measures of it are extremely influential. Inflation stems from the overall creation of money. This money is measured by the level of the total money supply of a specific currency, for example the US dollar, which is constantly increasing. However, an increase in the money supply does not necessarily mean that there is inflation. What leads to inflation is a faster increase in the money supply in relation to the wealth produced (measured with GDP). As such, this generates pressure of demand on a supply that does not increase at the same rate. The consumer price index then increases, generating inflation.How Does Inflation Affect Forex?The level of inflation has a direct impact on the exchange rate between two currencies on several levels.This includes purchasing power parity, which attempts to compare different purchasing powers of each country according to the general price level. In doing so, this makes it possible to determine the country with the most expensive cost of living.The currency with the higher inflation rate consequently loses value and depreciates, while the currency with the lower inflation rate appreciates on the forex market.Interest rates are also impacted. Inflation rates that are too high push interest rates up, which has the effect of depreciating the currency on foreign exchange. Conversely, inflation that is too low (or deflation) pushes interest rates down, which has the effect of appreciating the currency on the forex market.
Read this Term strengthened markedly on the month. S&P Global notes that:
“Spain's services economy expanded again in March, although perhaps unsurprisingly given the heightened uncertainty created by the war in Ukraine, rates of growth in both activity and new business weakened. Firms reported that clients were more cautious and a little hesitant in their decision-making.
"Moreover, amid rising energy and fuel bills, plus ongoing increases in vendor prices at a time of continued supplychain difficulties, operating expenses are rising at an unprecedented rate. With a transport strike adding to company woes, output price inflation also hit new heights as firms had little choice but to provide some protection for their margins.
"Despite this relatively gloomy backdrop - which hurt general confidence - firms still faced capacity constraints, seeking to recruit additional staff wherever possible. Moreover, further hope for near-term growth was provided by several firms noting that the easing of pandemic-related challenges had boosted activity during the month."
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- The question is not whether or not there will be negotiations
- The question is how strong you will be at the negotiating table
That's not exactly confident remarks that dialogue will put an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The positive thing is that markets have already sort of moved on from all the shenanigans here, well for the most part at least.
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Houston County girl’s soccer team dominates Perry
The Bears have only one loss on the season.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In the Houston County girls soccer team’s second to last game of the regular season, the Bears hosted the Perry Panthers.
The Bears scored two goals in the first half, taking a 2-0 lead.
Early in the second half, Houston County scored two goals within two minutes to go up 4-0. Six minutes later, the Bears knocked in another goal.
Regardless of the five goals, Perry’s goalkeeper did a great job not allowing even more goals as the Bears continuously had the Panthers on the rope the entire second half.
Houston County went on to win 5-0. The Bears are 15-1-1 and finish the regular season against Veterans on Wednesday.
The Panthers fall to 11-5 and face Howard Wednesday and Rutland Friday to close out the regular season.
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Houston County girl’s soccer team dominates Perry
The Bears have only one loss on the season.
WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — In the Houston County girls soccer team’s second to last game of the regular season, the Bears hosted the Perry Panthers.
The Bears scored two goals in the first half, taking a 2-0 lead.
Early in the second half, Houston County scored two goals within two minutes to go up 4-0. Six minutes later, the Bears knocked in another goal.
Regardless of the five goals, Perry’s goalkeeper did a great job not allowing even more goals as the Bears continuously had the Panthers on the rope the entire second half.
Houston County went on to win 5-0. The Bears are 15-1-1 and finish the regular season against Veterans on Wednesday.
The Panthers fall to 11-5 and face Howard Wednesday and Rutland Friday to close out the regular season.
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Perry and West Laurens baseball teams split doubleheader.
Game three will determine the region winner.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry baseball team hosted West Laurens in a crucial doubleheader.
In game one, the Raiders were up 4-1, heading into the sixth inning.
The Panthers scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to tie the game. Then in extra innings, Carson Bryant smashed a game-winning solo home run to grab the game one victory 5-4.
In game two, West Laurens jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the third inning and held on to win 4-1.
Game three of the series is Wednesday, and the winner of that game will claim the GHSA 4A Region 4 regular-season title.
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Perry and West Laurens baseball teams split doubleheader.
Game three will determine the region winner.
PERRY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) — The Perry baseball team hosted West Laurens in a crucial doubleheader.
In game one, the Raiders were up 4-1, heading into the sixth inning.
The Panthers scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to tie the game. Then in extra innings, Carson Bryant smashed a game-winning solo home run to grab the game one victory 5-4.
In game two, West Laurens jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the third inning and held on to win 4-1.
Game three of the series is Wednesday, and the winner of that game will claim the GHSA 4A Region 4 regular-season title.
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UPDATE: Suspect arrested following March 31 shooting death
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators make an arrest in connection to a shooting last week that left 28-year-old Elijah Rasheed dead.
UPDATE (4/4 at 10 p.m.) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators make an arrest in connection to a shooting last week that left 28-year-old Elijah Rasheed dead.
Deputies say 25-year-old Brian Marquel Greene was taken into custody on Monday.
He’s being held at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center without bond. He’s charged with murder and two counts of aggravated assault.
Greene was also served with an outstanding warrant on an unrelated charge of simple battery, a sheriff’s office news release said. He also has a probation violation-felony charge and a “hold” from the Atrium Health Navicent Police Department.
Additional charges are pending further investigation.
UPDATE (4/1 at 12 p.m. ) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the victim is 28-year-old Elijah Rasheed. The next of kin has been notified, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones.
UPDATE (3/31 at 10 p.m. ) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a 28-year-old man was killed in a shooting Thursday night. The victim’s name will be released after his family is notified.
ORIGINAL STORY (3/31 at 9:54 p.m.)
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person was hospitalized after being shot Thursday night.
A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the incident was reported to the Macon-Bibb E911 Center around 7:15 from a local hospital.
The victim, identified only as a male, was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle and is in critical condition.
“The circumstances and location of surrounding this incident is still under investigation,” the news release said.
Call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME if you have information.
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UPDATE: Suspect arrested following March 31 shooting death
Bibb County Sheriff's Office investigators make an arrest in connection to a shooting last week that left 28-year-old Elijah Rasheed dead.
UPDATE (4/4 at 10 p.m.) – Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators make an arrest in connection to a shooting last week that left 28-year-old Elijah Rasheed dead.
Deputies say 25-year-old Brian Marquel Greene was taken into custody on Monday.
He’s being held at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center without bond. He’s charged with murder and two counts of aggravated assault.
Greene was also served with an outstanding warrant on an unrelated charge of simple battery, a sheriff’s office news release said. He also has a probation violation-felony charge and a “hold” from the Atrium Health Navicent Police Department.
Additional charges are pending further investigation.
UPDATE (4/1 at 12 p.m. ) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says the victim is 28-year-old Elijah Rasheed. The next of kin has been notified, according to Macon-Bibb Coroner Leon Jones.
UPDATE (3/31 at 10 p.m. ) – The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says a 28-year-old man was killed in a shooting Thursday night. The victim’s name will be released after his family is notified.
ORIGINAL STORY (3/31 at 9:54 p.m.)
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – One person was hospitalized after being shot Thursday night.
A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office news release says the incident was reported to the Macon-Bibb E911 Center around 7:15 from a local hospital.
The victim, identified only as a male, was taken to the hospital by a private vehicle and is in critical condition.
“The circumstances and location of surrounding this incident is still under investigation,” the news release said.
Call the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at (478) 751-7500 or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68-CRIME if you have information.
Follow Tucker Sargent on Facebook and Twitter.
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Duck Creek Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCT) provides software as a service (SaaS) solutions for Property and Casualty insurance agencies, including distribution management, reinsurance management, and other services.
Last week, the company posted neat second-quarter fiscal 2022 results wherein both the top and bottom lines came above consensus estimates and even grew year-over-year. Nonetheless, a tepid outlook watered down the enthusiasm, causing investors to retreat, taking almost 14% of share value with them.
The stock hasn’t performed too well for the past few years, either. DCT has declined 37.37% so far this year, and 52.4% in the past three years.
Delayed closing of partnerships with large-tier carriers were a damper. These delays were due to macroeconomic factors including capacity constraints in organizations and System Integrators, and profitability shortfalls stemming from inflation.
Expert Brings Out the Upsides
Following the print, William Blair analyst Dylan Becker dug into Duck Creek’s developments and saw strong long-term potential based on management’s recent commentary on solid pipeline momentum and the company’s focus on “cloud-based core-system modernization initiatives.” Becker’s optimism comes despite obvious near-term headwinds to quarterly bookings “given the inherent nature of low-volume, high-value modernization projects.”
“…we remain believers in the company’s long-term positioning in the early-stage cloud opportunity, which should support sustainable subscription revenue growth and margin expansion opportunities for the next several years,” wrote Becker, justifying his Buy rating on the stock.
Moreover, in its annual Formation conference earlier this month, management at Duck Creek also highlighted the company’s relentless focus on employing a wide network of SI partners to bridge some of the potential capacity constraints.
In the same conference, several impending platform enhancements were mentioned, including a customized consumer portal which is expected to enhance policyholder experience. Further, the company is currently prioritizing ongoing active delivery over larger product releases. The active delivery will be released for Duck Creek’s policy solution by 2023.
Bottom Line
Taking into account these upsides, Duck Creek doesn’t look like it will stop growing as a sustainable business despite some slowdown in the near-term and dismal stock performance over the past three years.
Even Wall Street is optimistic about the company, with a Strong Buy consensus rating based on eight Buys and one Hold. The DCT stock price projection indicates an average price target of $26.44, reflecting a possible 12-month upside of 35.39%.
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Global energy technology company Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH) recently revealed that it has expanded its partnership with diversified manufacturer Flex to produce Enphase microinverters for the European market.
Following the news, shares of the company jumped more than 5% on Monday. The stock pared its gains slightly to close at $215.02 in the extended trading session.
To cater to the rising demands of residential solar, electric vehicles and heat pump technology in the European market, a new unit will be set up at Flex’s production facility in Timisoara, Romania to manufacture Enphase microinverters.
Further, the new setup will allow Enphase to enhance its global capacity and improve delivery times across Europe.
Management Commentary
The CEO of Enphase Energy, Badri Kothandaraman, said, “Policymakers are setting ambitious new targets to help accelerate the transition to a more electrified future, and we expect to help meet the growing demand with our leading solar, battery, and EV charging solutions. I want to thank Flex for being such a strong partner in our global manufacturing strategy and supporting our efforts to better serve our customers while maintaining our product quality.”
Stock Rating
Consensus among analysts is a Strong Buy based on 17 Buys and four Holds. Enphase Energy’s average price target of $218.79 implies upside potential of 1.1% from current levels. Shares have gained 44.8% over the past year.
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Financial services major Citigroup Inc. (NYSE: C) recently revealed that it will be selling off its consumer banking business in Bahrain to Ahli United Bank B.S.C.
Following the news, shares of the company remained almost static to close at $52.76 in Monday’s extended trade.
The deal, which includes Citi’s retail banking, credit card and unsecured lending businesses, is likely to close in the second half of 2022. Post the sale, Ahli United Bank will offer employment to Citi’s consumer employees.
Citi has been exiting its consumer businesses in some markets of the Asia Pacific and Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Last week, it divested its consumer business in India to Axis Bank Limited in an all-cash deal worth $1.6 billion.
Management Commentary
The CEO of Legacy Franchises at Citi, Titi Cole, said, “This is a positive outcome for our colleagues and our clients in Bahrain, and our top priority is to manage and support them through a seamless transition to AUB. We are proceeding with the same consideration for our remaining consumer exit markets.”
Stock Rating
Recently, Wells Fargo analyst Mike Mayo reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $70, which implies upside potential of 32.6% from current levels.
Consensus among analysts is a Moderate Buy based on nine Buys, seven Holds and one Sell. Citi’s average price target of $73.44 implies upside potential of 39.1% from current levels. Shares have declined 27.4% over the past year.
Negative Sentiments
TipRanks’ Stock Investors tool shows that investors currently have a Very Negative stance on Citi, as 1.3% of portfolios tracked by TipRanks decreased their exposure to the stock over the past 30 days.
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The Kansas Jayhawks rallied behind the greatest comeback in national championship history Monday over the University of North Carolina to claim the men's NCAA Championship.
The last standing one-seed Jayhawks trailed by 15 at halftime to rally for a 72-69 victory over the Tar Heels in a tight game between two historic programs. It was the fourth NCAA title for the Kansas men's team.
It was the largest comeback in national championship history, surpassing the 1963 title game when Loyola overcame a 15-point deficit to beat Cincinnati at the buzzer, 60-58.
"Tonight we obviously labored in the first half," said KU coach Bill Self, who won his second championship. "But the kids competed."
The Tar Heels led 40-25 at the beginning of the second half, but Kansas quickly recovered, scoring 20 points in just over seven minutes and closing North Carolina's lead to a single point.
The two teams continued to battle for the lead throughout the half. With 1:30 left in the game, North Carolina was once again ahead by a single point, 69-68, until Kansas starting forward David McCormack sank a two-pointer, turning the tables on the Tar Heels.
The tension continued to build when North Carolina forward Armando Bacot had to be helped off the court due to a leg injury with only 38 seconds to go. McCormack sank another two points shortly after, securing a 72-69 lead and the championship for Kansas.
"It's kind of hard to see us get rattled. Coach challenged us to come back and we did that," Kansas forward Mitch Lightfoot said.
Prior to Monday's game, Kansas had played in 10 national title games. Monday's game was the fifth time both UNC and Kansas have faced off in either a national championship or a Final Four game. The first time was in 1957 when the two went to triple overtime in the Final Four, with North Carolina coming out on top 57-56.
"These don't fall off trees, they're hard to get," said Self, who is 4-0 against UNC in NCAA tournament play. "I think this team can play with any team that Kansas has put on the court."
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This Easter, Hever Castle and Gardens has planned a range of fun events and activities that are perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
From April 2 to April 18, visitors to the castle can hop through the beautiful grounds along a colourful carrot trail all the while keeping an eye out for the Hever Bunny along the way.
Remember to look out for the golden carrot to receive a special prize!
Hunt for treasure
Discover the hidden eggs around the gardens as part of Hever Castle’s Easter egg hunt.
Simply write down all the answers hidden around the eggs and you’ll receive a chocolate treat from the Information Centre (dairy free alternatives available).
A visit is also a chance for children to get creative at a free scratch art craft workshop. Little ones will have fun creating their very own Easter crown.
Enjoy a spring-time woodland walk
Spring is one of the best times to visit the castle, with many beautiful flowers in full bloom.
Enjoy a dazzling display of late-flowering daffodils, hyacinths, camellias and tulips. The ‘Woodland Walk’ will also be open so that you can enjoy a walk through an additional 25 acres of outside space.
Plus, children aged between seven and 14 can explore the Tudor Towers adventure playground with its very own moat, drawbridge and not one, not two but three turrets.
The playground also features three slides, two poles and interactive elements to keep the kids entertained.
Children under seven can discover the natural play area, Acorn Dell. With its two-metre high living willow structure, a giant sandpit, a mound with tunnels to clamber in and a climbing frame, there’s plenty of fun to be had.
Or why not set yourself the challenge of not getting wet in the Water Maze - this proves to be fun for people of all ages.
Round off the day with seasonal home cooked food and mouth-watering cakes in the cafés and don’t forget to visit the Hever Shop before you leave which will be stocked with Easter goodies.
To pre-book your tickets today (book online to save 10%) and for more information, visit hevercastle.co.uk/easter.
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Woman throws lottery ticket away before realizing she won
DILLWYN, Va. (Gray News) - A Virginia woman had to root around in the trash to find her winning lottery ticket after she threw it away.
Mary Elliott, 67, says she panicked when she realized she had picked all five winning numbers in the Virginia Lottery’s Cash 5 with EZ Match game. She had thrown out her ticket.
But she dove into the trash bin and, luckily, found it – coffee stains and all.
In fact, the barcode was so stained it couldn’t be scanned, but lottery officials honored the winnings. The ticket was worth $110,000.
“When I saw I’d won, I couldn’t stop shaking to save my life!” Elliott told the Virginia Lottery.
The retired healthcare worker says she chose the winning numbers based on relatives’ birthdays, including that of her son who died a few years ago, The Washington Post reports.
She told the Post that her win wasn’t due to luck but instead something bigger than her.
“I just don’t think people are just lucky,” she said. “I think that if God’s got something for you, he’s going to see that you get it.”
Elliott hasn’t decided how to spend her winnings. She says she’s waiting for divine inspiration.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. CNN contributed to this report.
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Since the start of the covid pandemic, most people have opted to pay either through cards or their phones.
Safaricom’s pay goods and services have always been dominant. However, there is good news for people using airtel too when it comes to paying for goods and services via Safaricom.
Airtel subscribers will this week start paying for goods and services using Safaricom’s Lipa na M-Pesa.
However, the charges are not yet confirmed.
Nonetheless, through integration, the CBK has been propelling to copy the connection between Airtel Money and M-Pesa.
Consequently ,users can now send money across the two mobile phone networks. This means that cash can be sent from M-Pesa and reflected in an Airtel Money wallet.
Additionally, 30 million people in Kenya use M-Pesa, which also allows users to send cash and make payments by phone. They can borrow and save money in their lines.
Nonetheless, Airtel’s version of merchant payments services is tagged Lipa na Airtel Money. The lipa na Airtel money is used much less compared to Safaricom’s lipa na M Pesa.
Latching the last-minute drawbacks, Safaricom will Friday launch the interoperability — the ability of different IT systems to communicate and exchange data —of the two rival networks for merchant payments.
Moreover, the new procedure is set to remove the barrier where Airtel subscribers, for instance, cannot pay for goods and services through Safaricom’s till and pay-bill numbers.
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has been overlooking a seamless transfer to prevent the preeminence of Safaricom’s mobile money service and Lipa na M-Pesa.
Also read Lipa na Mpesa partners with Petro Oil Kenya
“Lipa na M-Pesa will (have) interoperability between operators. It will benefit both consumers and operators,” said a top executive at Safaricom.
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Senior Airman Kala Evans, a military working dog handler assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron, accompanies MDW Yoda during his retirement ceremony at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, April 1, 2022. During the ceremony, leaders and wingmen from across the 39th Air Base Wing celebrated MWD Yoda’s retirement after seven years of military service at Incirlik AB. During his career, MWD Yoda accumulated 3,025 training hours and 350 hours of random antiterrorism measures and law enforcement operations while maintaining a 97 percent drug detection rate. MWD Yoda will spend retirement in Germany after being adopted by a U.S. Army veterinarian who previously served at Incirlik AB.
This work, Service Before Self: Incirlik Airmen celebrate MWD Yoda on retirement from active duty [Image 4 of 4], by SSgt Matthew Angulo, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.
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