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Sheltering homeless children and their families is the mission of Family Promise of Cheyenne. To better achieve this mission, Family Promise of Cheyenne recently purchased the Natalie House from the Unaccompanied Student Initiative.
Traditionally, in the Family Promise model, families are housed by faith communities for a week at a time, where they are sheltered and fed and transported to school or employment as needed. But due to COVID, many church buildings were no longer open to families. When necessary, Family Promise contracted with local hotels and motels at discounted rates. Even an occasional Airbnb was utilized. But these measures became costly. The faith communities continued to generously support the homeless families with meals and meal cards during this time.
The Unaccompanied Student Initiative allowed Family Promise of Cheyenne to rent a house they owned during the last year or more of the pandemic. This house, the Natalie House, can shelter three families comfortably. Utilizing a loan from American National Bank, a grant through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant Program and savings from the sale of another house in years past, Family Promise of Cheyenne was able to purchase the house, located at 386 Patton Ave. from USI.
Searching for a static site for multiple families was a long process. The Family Promise program is grateful for the assistance of many to make this possible. The board of directors and faith community volunteers will begin fundraising activities to pay off the loan with Thankful Thursday, April 7, at AM Vets at 3839 E. Lincolnway, Cheyenne. Doors open at 4 p.m.
Once the pandemic has dissipated, Family Promise of Cheyenne hopes to resume sheltering homeless children and their families within faith communities again, allowing the program to expand its capacity from the three families currently served at the Natalie House.
The Family Program office continues to be located at Grace United Methodist Church, 2950 Spruce Drive, in Cheyenne. The intent is to remain in this location for the present time. If you would like to contact Family Program of Cheyenne for needs, information, to volunteer or to donate, please call 307-772-8770.
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CHEYENNE – Mark Puev knew he probably could have sold his family on pulling up stakes so he could pursue his dream of working on college athletics somewhere outside Cheyenne.
Families frequently make such moves, even when they have a child in their freshman year of high school, like Puev’s son Andrew. He knew his family would support him, but Puev didn’t want to uproot them quite yet.
Puev found his job in college athletics without doing that.
The Cheyenne South athletics director accepted the same post at Laramie County Community College on Wednesday.
“I didn’t think I’d have this opportunity until Andrew graduates from high school,” said Puev, whose daughter Lexi is a freshman at Dickinson State (North Dakota) University. “I know families uproot kids in high school all the time, but I didn’t want to put my career above my family. I didn’t have to because this is a great fit.”
Puev expects to step into his LCCC post full time in June.
“I’ll make some cameos out at LCCC until then,” said Puev, who has been South’s AD for the past seven years. “But I want to see how things play out with the school year (at South) before going to LCCC. I want to make sure the table is set here for what we have going on right now and the person to be named later.
“We’ve done a good job here at South. It’s definitely a ‘we’ and not just me. We’ve done some great things, but I want to make sure the table is set before I move on.”
This is just Puev’s fourth job in the past 26 years. He started taking a deeper look into the LCCC post after seeing the strategic plan posted on the Golden Eagles’ athletics website. Puev found that the school’s vision for its future aligned with what he wanted.
“They have pillars of excellence (in the strategic plan) that I read up on,” he said. “There is potential for growth there, but I like their idea of making sure what we have being done right now is being done well before we do other things.
“Throughout the interview process, I felt like I was interviewing them just as much as they were interviewing me. I like that. We have to make sure it’s a fit on both sides as we move forward.”
Cynthia Henning has served as LCCC’s interim athletics director since Clark Rasmussen left the post in 2019 after a little more than a year on the job. At the time, school President Joe Schaffer said the decision to have Henning serve as the interim AD for a three-year period was intended to give Henning and LCCC an opportunity to craft a plan that would set the Golden Eagles up for perennial success.
Henning and Schaffer wanted to study some of the National Junior College Athletics Association’s most consistently successful programs and implement some of what they learned at the school on Cheyenne’s southern outskirts. LCCC’s strategic athletics plan specifically references some of the “benchmark institutions” it would like to emulate.
Henning was among the four finalists considered for the permanent post.
LCCC hired its first full-time athletics director in 2013. The position was previously held by employees who also served in other roles within athletics or the physical education department. Puev is the school’s fourth full-time AD.
In a news release, LCCC Vice President of Student Services Melissa Stutz said the school set out to find an individual who “believes in the mission and values of LCCC, and has the skills and leadership ability to grow LCCC Athletics, both athletically and academically well into the future.”
“(Puev) is an energetic, visionary leader who is well-respected by his peers and possesses the leadership skills and character traits we were seeking,” Stutz said in the release. “I am eager and excited to welcome Mark to the LCCC Golden Eagles.”
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Baseball
CJL seeks umpires: Cheyenne Junior League baseball is looking for umpires for the upcoming season.
Applications can be completed during training. All applicants must be at least 15 years old.
Training will be held 6-7:15 p.m. April 19, 21, 26, 28 and May 5 at the Cheyenne Parks and Recreation building at the corner of Carey Avenue and Pershing Boulevard. Prospective umpires need to attend all scheduled trainings and one field clinic.
Training will cover USSSA youth baseball rules, CJL bylaws, mechanics, positioning and overall umpire responsibilities.
Umpires are paid $25-45 per game, based on experience.
For more information, contact Christopher Patterson at 970-518-2288 or cjlpresident@gmail.com.
Football
Adult flag league: Registration for the city of Cheyenne’s 7-on-7 adult flag football league starts April 18. The league is for athletes 16 and older.
Games will be played Tuesdays and Thursdays. Each team is guaranteed six games. The cost is $200 per team, and the season runs July 11 through Aug. 18.
For more information, contact David Contreras at 307-637-6425 or dcontreras@cheyennecity.org.
Youth tackle league: Registration for the city of Cheyenne’s youth tackle football league starts May 2.
The cost is $140 per player, with an equipment deposit of $150. Registration includes use of a helmet, shoulder pads, practice pants and jersey, team photos and a participation award.
Teams are based on school triads. Practices start Aug. 1, and games start Aug. 20.
For more information, contact David Contreras at 307-637-6425 or dcontreras@cheyennecity.org.
Youth tackle officials training: Anyone who wants to officiate the city of Cheyenne’s youth tackle football league this fall can register for training starting May 23.
The training covers proper mechanics, positioning and how to approach the game. It runs 6-8 p.m. Aug. 3.
For more information, contact David Contreras at 307-637-6425 or dcontreras@cheyennecity.org.
Kickball
Adult co-rec league: Registration for the city of Cheyenne’s adult co-recreational kickball league starts April 25.
The cost is $150 per team. Each team is allowed up to 20 players on its roster. Players must be at least 16 years old on July 5.
The league runs July 5-Sept. 2. Teams are guaranteed six games, plus a single-elimination postseason tournament. Games will be played at David Romero Park, 1317 Parsley Blvd.
For more information, contact David Mullen at 307-773-1039 or dmullen@cheyennecity.org.
Lacrosse
Youth fundamentals clinic: The city of Cheyenne and Cheyenne Lacrosse Club will partner for a co-rec youth lacrosse fundamentals camp for girls and boys in second through sixth grades.
Registration ends April 21.
The cost is $30 per player. The 12-lesson camp will be 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays starting May 17 in Sun Valley Park.
For more information, contact David Mullen at 307-773-1039 or dmullen@cheyennecity.org.
Pickleball
Summer 101 course: Registration for the city of Cheyenne’s adult summer Pickleball 101 course ends April 28.
The cost is $50 per player. The session runs 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 7-July 7 at the Martin Luther King Junior Park courts off Missile Drive.
For more information, contact David Contreras at 307-637-6425 or dcontreras@cheyennecity.org.
Soccer
Officials wanted: The Cheyenne Soccer Officials Association is looking for referees for the spring high school season, which starts in mid-March and ends in May.
Matches are available at all three Cheyenne high schools and Torrington. Pay ranges from $45-65 per match.
Anyone interested can reach out to George Oberstadt at georberstadt@comcast.net or 916-275-0961.
Softball
Adult early bird tournament: Registration for the city of Cheyenne’s early bird slow-pitch softball tournament ends April 28.
The cost is $250 for each USSSA-sanctioned team and $300 for non-sanctioned teams. The tournament will be held May 7 at the Brimmer and Converse softball complexes.
For more information, contact David Contreras at 307-637-6425 or dcontreras@cheyennecity.org.
Adult rec league: Registration for men’s and women’s softball leagues ends April 14.
The cost is $450 per team, a $20 fee per player, plus an additional $50 late fee. Regular season games start May 16 and will be played at the Brimmer and Converse softball complexes.
Registration can be done in person at 4603 Lions Park Dr. and registration forms are available online at www.cheyennerec.org. For more information, contact David Mullen at 307-773-1039 or dmullen@cheyennecity.org.
Girls rec umpire training: The city of Cheyenne will hold a training for anyone who wants to umpire youth fast-pitch softball April 30.
Registration for the free training is ongoing.
For more information, contact David Mullen at 307-773-1039 or dmullen@cheyennecity.org.
Soveroski Memorial tournament: Registration for the annual Lenny Soveroski Memorial slow-pitch softball tournament starts May 16.
The cost is $250 for USSSA-sanctioned teams and $300 for non-sanctioned teams. Proceeds benefit youth sports financial assistance programs.
The date for the tournament has not been determined.
For more information, contact David Contreras at 307-637-6425 or dcontreras@cheyennecity.org.
Tee ball
Cheyenne rec league: Registration for the city of Cheyenne’s tee ball league ends April 21.
The league is for children 3 to 6 years old. The cost is $55 per player. Each player will get a T-shirt, hat, team picture and participation medal.
Practices start May 30, and the season runs June 13 through July 14.
For more information, contact David Contreras at 307-637-6425 or dcontreras@cheyennecity.org.
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LARAMIE – While an abundance of starting spots are up for grabs as the University of Wyoming gears up for its fifth practice of the spring, no position battle has a spotlight on it as bright as the one at quarterback.
When 2021 starters Sean Chambers and Levi Williams hit the transfer portal shortly after the season, such was to be expected. These departures spurred some uncertainty, but for those remaining in the quarterback room – as well as the newcomers behind center – the opportunity to take the reins of the offense has been a source of excitement.
Redshirt freshman Hank Gibbs, the most talked about returner at the position, says all of the Cowboys’ quarterbacks are hungry to win the starting job. However, he also indicates the primary focus of the group is doing their part to lead the Pokes to success.
“People want to play, but everybody is very supportive of each other,” Gibbs said. “We understand we’re playing for Wyoming. We don’t have names on the back of our jersey. It’s about playing for Wyoming and going out and getting a win on Saturday. That’s all that matters.”
Gibbs is joined by fellow returners Jayden Clemons and Gavin Beerup, as well as Utah State transfer Andrew Peasley and Snow College product Evan Svoboda, in the competition to claim the starting spot.
UW coach Craig Bohl hinted last week that it is unlikely the Cowboys will name a starter before the end of spring practice. However, the group has been an area of emphasis since they returned to the practice field late last month, with each quarterback receiving a significant share of reps.
“With the way we stage practice, those quarterbacks get quite a few throws,” Bohl said. “I really believe there’s nothing better than 11-on-11 practice reps. That’s something coach (Tom) Osborne taught me, and something coach (Bill) Parcells did when he was an NFL guy. It’s all part of this learning and maturation process.”
Gradual growth
Gibbs points to these shared opportunities to gain experience in practice as a driving force in his decision to walk on at Wyoming prior to the 2020 season, despite having scholarship offers to play at the FCS level.
After taking an official visit to Tarleton State, the Fayetteville, Arkansas, native felt he could play at a higher level. He also considered pursuing a collegiate baseball career, but the COVID-19 pandemic, which hit during his final semester of high school, threw a wrench into those plans.
There was already a UW connection through his father, Chris, who played at the school in the 1980s. And after catching the coaching staff’s attention at a satellite camp at Lindenwood University just outside St. Louis, he received an offer to walk on with the Cowboys.
“I came home from school one day, and I was like, ‘You know what? I want to go to Wyoming and at least try it out,’” Gibbs said. “I knew Gavin Beerup came in, and then Sean and Levi were the only other quarterbacks on the roster.
“I knew they were going to double-rep, which was huge for me. A lot of schools just have one team going, and as a walk-on quarterback, you’re not going to get in. Coach Bohl does a great job of allowing guys to get film and get coached.”
Gibbs was put on scholarship roughly a week after last year’s Brown and Gold game, something that has only further motivated him.
“I was excited whenever I heard that, but I felt like I could do more,” Gibbs said. “When I came here, I wanted to play. It wasn’t my goal to just get on scholarship and get some validation that way. I wanted to prove some people wrong.”
Bohl has noticed a difference in the young quarterback, particularly when it comes to his mobility.
“He’s done a really good job of taking his body and getting his core strength stronger, so he’s able to run better,” Bohl said. “He’s still not a 4.5 (40-yard dash) guy, which you would describe as a dual-threat guy. He looks like the NFL prototype.
“He stands about 6-foot-6, and he has a strong arm, but mobility is important in our league, so he’s continued to work on that. He’s really smart; I think he’s about a 4.0 (GPA) in school. He also has a good football IQ, so it’s been fun to see.”
UW’s pro-style concepts can create somewhat of a learning curve for quarterbacks, something Bohl has referenced throughout the start of spring practice.
Gibbs acknowledges that there are some challenges in this area. However, he also believes it will benefit him as he continues to work closely with offensive coordinator Tim Polasek on a daily basis.
“I’m taking it day by day and focusing on something to improve, whether it’s footwork or something mechanically throwing the ball,” Gibbs said. “Coach Polasek does a great job of working with us, and he teaches football at a high level.
“We’re learning stuff that a lot of NFL teams do, as far as protections and pointing. It’s a lot, but he always talks about being the CEO and making it your own. At that point, I won’t say it’s easy to play, but if you can get it down, you can really use it to your advantage.”
‘That’s why I left’
With 1,331 total yards and 10 touchdowns during four years at Utah State, Peasley is UW’s most experienced quarterback by a wide margin.
He seemed on track to compete for the starting job with the Aggies heading into last season. However, Logan Bonner followed new USU coach Blake Anderson from Arkansas State, and was ultimately named the starter.
Peasley says the chance to compete for the No. 1 quarterback spot was a major factor in his decision to transfer to Wyoming this offseason.
“That’s why I left,” Peasley said. “All I wanted was an opportunity to work for something and earn it.”
Bohl has praised Peasley over the past two weeks for his ability to quickly grasp the Cowboys’ offense, although the junior is still focused on improving in this area.
“I’ve been studying a lot, trying to get everything correct with execution,” Peasley said. “I know I can throw the ball, and I know I can run the ball, but execution and just being prepared to play (is my biggest focus).”
In addition to his understanding of UW’s scheme, Bohl has also been impressed with Peasley’s improvisation skills.
These were on full display in USU’s 49-45 win over Air Force last fall, as he averaged 13 yards per attempt, while compiling 224 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. They’ve also started to become apparent throughout the Pokes’ first two full-pads practices of the spring.
“He’s able to improvise and extend plays,” Bohl said. “This is one of the things when you do some of the 11-on-11 work, even though it’s not full-speed tackling to the ground, sometimes there are things that are not scripted. You see a quarterback have to improvise.
“Where he takes the football, he’s showing some maturity, and he’s able to command a huddle. But some of the things we’ve seen is just his ability to extend plays. I think that comes with some of his playing experience he had at Utah State.”
A new No. 17
Svoboda is another quarterback Bohl has mentioned on several occasions over the past two weeks, and did so again less than a minute into his news conference following Tuesday’s practice.
“Evan Svoboda is still in a learning process, but he really has an unbelievably strong arm,” Bohl said. “We have to keep moving him along. He’s a ways away from the other guys, but he has some pretty good ability.”
Having always played out of the shotgun prior to his arrival in Laramie, grasping UW’s system is one area where his coaches would like to see him improve. While not in his comfort zone, Svoboda has embraced the change in offensive style.
“I’ve been in gun my whole life, but it’s actually going really well,” he said. “I enjoy the pro-style offense. I actually like taking the snaps under center, and reading everything and being able to check stuff. ... It’s definitely going to open up some opportunities for us.”
With a powerful arm, underrated mobility and 6-foot-5, 240-pound frame, Svoboda was already bound to draw comparisons to Wyoming great, Buffalo Bills star and fellow junior college product Josh Allen. Donning the No. 17, just as Allen did with the Pokes, will only amplify this.
Svoboda says the number choice was a conscious decision, and one that will drive him to leave his own mark on the Cowboys.
“I believe I can really kind of step into what Josh did here, and hopefully fill those big shoes he had,” Svoboda said. “The legacy he left here is definitely motivating.”
Josh Criswell covers the University of Wyoming for WyoSports. He can be reached at jcriswell@wyosports.net or 307-755-3325. Follow him on Twitter at @criswell_sports.
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“It’s about swinging on upside and betting on good coaching maximizing reasonable investments. The strategy isn’t particularly sexy, but with an elite defensive line coach, the 49ers have reaped the rewards in the form of Kerry Hyder Jr. and Arden Key the past two seasons. Tom Compton provided similar found value at tackle last season, too.”
3-Cone: 6.84 seconds, 9.88 RAS, ELITE.
“It was composed with the help of draft experts and former general managers and with an eye toward both the holes on the 49ers roster and the deepest positions in this year’s class of college players.”
49ers address EDGE, O-Line and secondary early in Mock Draft
“Despite the front office using free agency to sure up the two biggest weaknesses from the 2021 campaign—cornerback and special teams—there are still some holes that will need to be addressed in the draft, mainly along the interior offensive line, an EDGE player opposite Nick Bosa, and a possible replacement for safety Jaquiski Tartt, who is still available in free agency but does not seem to be a priority for the front office to bring back.”
“The San Francisco 49ers were on the clock with pick No. 61 and selected defensive end Arnold Ebiketie out of Penn State. Ebiketie finished the season with 9.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, and 34 solo tackles. Ebiketie’s combine and pro-day results were through the roof. At the combine, he was second in the vertical jump (38”) and second in the broad jump (10’8”). He had a 4.65 40-time, a 4.24 in the 20-yard shuttle, and a 6.95 in the three-cone drill at his pro day. Ebiketie has power and active hands. His ability to whip and rip and the edge screams Kris Kocurek. “
49ers’ Top Hypothetical Trades to Make A Splash in 2022 NFL Draft
“Potential Trade: 49ers acquire No. 35 pick from New York Jets for Nos. 93, 172 and 187 picks.”
“Earlier in the offseason, Key expressed his intentions to return to the 49ers on an Instagram Live, adding that while San Francisco was his desired destination, there had to be mutual interest to a contract of Key’s liking.”
“Not a likely scenario by any means, but things can change fast in the draft where a scenario of Garoppolo being traded can come to pass. This is where the 49ers need to be in the loop and dangle Garoppolo in front of teams. It would be malpractice to not market him out there as a reminder to teams if they whiff on getting their desired quarterback in the draft.”
“What makes the Diggs deal great news for the 49ers is the average per-season calculation of just over $20.2 million, which is much lower than the other two mega-deals. Hill’s new contract with the Dolphins amounts to four years at $23.85 million per season while Adams’ average is $22.5 million over the first three seasons.”
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(WJW) — The company formerly known as Square announced a customer information data breach on its mobile payment service Cash App.
Block Inc. filed a report with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Monday admitting to the breach, which took place on Dec. 10 and reportedly involved a former employee.
The records the employee, who no longer worked for the company at the time, was able to access included full names and brokerage account numbers (which have to do with stock activity), but not social security numbers or banking information.
It’s not currently known how many customers are directly affected by the incident, but it reportedly only impacted those in the U.S.
In the filing, the company said an investigation is currently underway:
The Company takes the security of information belonging to its customers very seriously and continues to review and strengthen administrative and technical safeguards to protect the information of its customers. Future costs associated with this incident are difficult to predict. Although the Company has not yet completed its investigation of the incident, based on its preliminary assessment and on the information currently known, the Company does not currently believe the incident will have a material impact on its business, operations, or financial results.
The company says its millions of users are going to be notified of the breach, so look out for an email. Those who have any questions regarding the incident can reach out to the company.
Cash App is a mobile payment service owned by Block, Inc. (which used to be called Square). Users can transfer money directly to other people (like with Venmo), and they can also use it to buy stocks and cryptocurrencies.
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Hop to these Central NJ restaurants for Easter brunch and dinner
After a long 40 days of Lent, Easter Sunday is nearly here — and we're sure you're ready to indulge with a holiday meal full of ham, lamb, pea soup, poached asparagus, carrot cake and more.
But if you're looking to over-eat without a long morning in the kitchen, these restaurants in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset and Union counties can do the work for you, whether you want Easter brunch, dinner, a buffet or takeout.
It's a good bet to make reservations as soon as possible. So hop to it!
Catherine Lombardi, New Brunswick
Dinner: The traditional Italian restaurant's namesake is its family matriarch, and just like the real Catherine Lombardi always did, the eatery will serve dinner on Easter. Inside the space themed as Catherine Lombardi's living room, the restaurant will offer its regular a la carte menu, as well as specials, from 2 to 6 p.m.
The regular menu includes items such as garganelli with truffle cream, veal parmigiana, wild boar Bolognese, and lasagna with meat gravy. Easter specials include items such as soft shell crabs, Easter pie (also known as pizza rustica), and osso bucco.
Go: 3 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick; 732-296-9463, catherinelombardi.com
The Frog and the Peach, New Brunswick
Brunch and dinner: As a popular spot to celebrate holidays with a high-end flair, the Frog and the Peach will be open for Easter this year with a three-course brunch and dinner menu available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for $72, $28 per child.
Menu options include appetizers such as rabbit consomme, black truffle ricotta gnocchi, and local hothouse tomato salad; entrees such as lobster eggs benedict, grilled leg of lamb, and pastrami short rib; and desserts such as creme brulee, raspberry tart, and lavender blueberry layer cake.
Go: 29 Dennis St., New Brunswick; 732-846-3216, frogandpeach.com/easter-sunday/
The Grain House at the Olde Mill Inn, Basking Ridge
Brunch and dinner: For an Easter Sunday with a historic touch, the Grain House, which is outfitted with beamed ceilings and fireplaces inside the Olde Mill Inn, will have two offerings for Easter meals. A buffet from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. is available for $75, $30 per child; and a four-course meal from 11:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. is available for $68, $27 per child.
At the buffet, visitors can find items such as Goffle Road Poultry Farm egg omelets, shrimp cocktail, a salad bar, cinnamon French toast, and wild mushroom and spring leek quiche. On the pre-fixe menu, they can choose from items such as a deviled Goffle Road Poultry Farm egg, skillet-seared local black sea bass, braised lamb shank, and Applewood smoked ham.
Go: 225 Route 202, Basking Ridge; 908-221-1100, oldemillinn.com/event/easter-sunday-at-the-grain-house/
Orchard Park by David Burke, East Brunswick
Brunch and dinner: Celebrity chef David Burke's only Central Jersey restaurant will bring its upscale New American fare with a playful twist to diners on Easter with a $65 three-course prix fixe brunch from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The regular a la carte menu will be served from 5 to 9 p.m.
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Visitors will choose from appetizers such as lobster dumplings, soft scrambled eggs, and mushroom panzanella; entrees such as biscuits and gravy, Titanic French toast, and spiral cut Benton's ham; and desserts such as a chocolate Easter egg filled with chocolate mousse, and an olive oil and passionfruit bundt cake.
Go: 670 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick; 732-554-5714, orchardparkbydb.com/event-calendar/
Osteria Morini, Bernardsville
Brunch: The modern Italian restaurant will offer its traditional dishes with fresh twists on Easter with a two-course prix fixe brunch served from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for $65, $35 per child. Parties will choose two dishes from each course to be served family-style.
Breakfast pastries are included for all orders, and then customers will choose from options such as arancini, burrata and polpettine for the first course; and dishes like branzino, fusilli alla carbonara, and frittata for the second course.
Go: 107 Morristown Road, Bernardsville; 908-221-0040, osteriamorini.com/bernardville-nj/menus/easter-brunch/
The Ryland Inn, Whitehouse Station
Takeout dinner: Looking for a restaurant-quality meal you can enjoy at home? The elegant American restaurant located on a former equestrian estate is offering a takeout holiday dinner for $65 per person. Pickup is from noon to 4 p.m. on April 15 and 16.
Customers can choose three courses, with options including spring pea soup and grilled asparagus salad for appetizers; lightly grilled Ora King salmon and Heritage Pork bone-in rib roast for entrees; and Meyer lemon cream tart and carrot cupcake for dessert.
Go: 115 Route 28, Whitehouse Station; 908-534-4011, rylandshop.landmark.technology/products/easter-at-home#22442416
Stage Left Steak, New Brunswick
Brunch: Hub City's nearly 30-year-old steakhouse, beneath its sister restaurant Catherine Lombardi, will offer prime cuts as well as brunch classics with a twist on Easter at a three-course brunch from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for $50, $25 per child.
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First course selections include caviar, escargot, and warm duck confit salad; main course selections include a wild mushroom and asparagus omelet, raisin hazelnut French toast with blackberry maple syrup, and filet mignon two ways; with dessert options including sticky toffee pudding, apple crumb cake, and molten Valrhona chocolate cake.
Go: 5 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick; 732-828-4444, stageleft.com
Stone House at Stirling Ridge, Warren
Brunch: The upscale, rustic wedding venue and restaurant located on 10 acres in the Watchung Mountains will offer a brunch buffet on Easter from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $75, $30 per child.
Visitors will find a crepe and Belgian waffle station, an omelet station, a charcuterie station, carving stations with leg of lamb and salmon Wellington, a salad station, and dessert stations, including an ice cream sundae bar.
Go: 50 Stirling Road, Warren; 908-754-1222, stonehouseatstirlingridge.com
Summit House, Summit
Brunch: The upscale neighborhood restaurant is known for its locally-sourced ingredients in its New American dishes, and it will do just the same on Easter. A three-course, family-style brunch will be offered for $75, $35 per child with seatings from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Visitors will choose from appetizers such as foraged mushrooms, monkey bread, and asparagus salad; entrees such as eggs benedict, steak and eggs, homemade scialetelli pasta and shrimp; and desserts such as carrot cake.
Go: 395 Springfield Ave., Summit; 908-273-6000, summithousenj.com/easter/
Jenna Intersimone has been a staff member at the USA Today Network New Jersey since 2014, after becoming a blogger-turned-reporter following the creation of her award-winning travel blog. To get unlimited access to her stories about food, drink and fun, please subscribe or activate your digital account today. Contact: JIntersimone@Gannett.com or @JIntersimone.
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Take a look at Old Bridge Medical Center's new 'state-of-the-art' emergency department
OLD BRIDGE – Hackensack Meridian Old Bridge Medical Center recently opened its new "state-of-the-art" emergency department.
A $39 million investment into the community, the new 24,000-square-foot facility, located off Route 18, will serve every patient from pediatric to geriatric, according to hospital officials.
“At Hackensack Meridian Health, our focus is to provide the best healthcare experience possible and we see Old Bridge Medical Center is doing just that by officially opening their new Emergency Department to our community,” Hackensack Meridian Health CEO Robert C. Garrett said in a statement. “This expansion will allow unprecedented access to a full continuum of care.”
The new emergency department enhances care with safer, faster arrivals by expanding the number of ambulance bays, newly designed pediatric rooms, on-site technology that provides faster diagnostics and treatment, 20 private emergency room patients beds, and a brand-new concourse that connects all three buildings on the hospital’s campus, according to hospital officials.
Earlier: Raritan Bay Medical Center Old Bridge unveils new private ER beds
“At Old Bridge Medical Center, we are committed to serving our neighbors, friends and families by providing the best care for our growing community,” Old Bridge Medical Center Interim President and Chief Hospital Executive William DiStanislao said in a statement. “We look forward to serving more patients by delivering the highest quality care to every person who comes through our doors.”
The project team for the expansion included Stantec Consulting, FCA and Turner Construction.
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Middlesex County chief touts progress: 'Sound business strategies' are paying off
CARTERET – Commissioner Director Ronald Rios touted Middlesex County’s “sound business strategies” during the annual State of the County address.
“We are well positioned to put these funds to good use with the implementation of truly transformative ideas that will positively impact our community," Rios said in his speech delivered Tuesday at the Carteret Performing Arts Center.
Rios mapped out a plan for the county to continue investing in education, health and safety.
'Reenvisioning' Middlesex College
Rios said the county is making vital investments designed to strengthen and grow its college, vocational-technical schools and pipeline of workers, especially in the life sciences, autonomous technology and food innovation industries.
County officials are working closely with Middlesex College on its master plan, which will result in a “complete reenvisioning of the college” — both physically and programmatically, he said.
Rios said the county is making progress on a new vision for the vocational-technical schools that better serves the community and prepares traditional and adult learners for the future.
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"Our goal is to build a partnership that begins at the vo-tech level, stretches to the college, and then ultimately extends into the workforce — a workforce that will be providing life-changing cancer treatment and research in state-of-the-art spaces," the commissioner director said. "Our students will be in a prime position to take advantage of opportunities at the cancer institute, with curriculum design underway for potential programs such as a nursing residency, and for students to conduct research side by side with the staff at the institute."
Rios added that the county is committed to creating and offering educational and training opportunities for everyone, not just those who are college-bound.
'Vision Zero' targeting car crashes
The commissioner director said the county department of transportation will be launching an initiative called “Vision Zero" aimed at reducing the number and severity of vehicle crashes, adding that Middlesex is the first county in New Jersey to develop such a plan.
The initiative, Rios said, will be backed by data gathered in the field in a living laboratory, DataCity, which will launch later this year. Using sensors on strips of roadway throughout New Brunswick, the data collected will be available for real-world research, helping to better understand the nature of accidents, and work to prevent them in the future, he said.
Rios added that DataCity will not only collect data for the prevention of vehicle accidents but also will collect data points to be used by auto manufacturers and autonomous technology companies to further develop the science behind autonomous vehicles.
Alternate forms of energy
The Middlesex County Utilities Authority, which is tasked with responsible waste management, will be putting a renewed focus on alternative energies that will have lasting impacts on the region, Rios said.
"By exploring renewable energies like solar and wind, and energy conversion technologies, the MCUA is embracing the future, all to the benefit of our environment and our taxpayers," he said.
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging
The commissioner director said an office will be created that will be dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to help guide the county in identifying opportunities to shape policies and operations that will sharpen its focus on these principles. He said the county will partner with a professional firm to perform an evaluation of its internal and external functions, policies and programs.
"This firm will issue a report of recommendations to the county regarding any relevant compliance areas and strategies to be implemented to better incorporate the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into the county," Rios said. "Looking internally at our own workforce, our goal is to ensure that every member of a protected group — whether that be based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or veteran’s status — feel the same sense of belonging, be treated with the same respect, and have access to the same opportunities as their colleagues."
Email: sloyer@gannettnj.com
Susan Loyer covers Middlesex County and more for MyCentralJersey.com. To get unlimited access to her work, please subscribe or activate your digital account today.
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WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — The first Starbucks in Rhode Island has joined the push to unionize.
Employees from the Pace Boulevard location announced their intentions on Wednesday.
In a letter to CEO Howard Schultz, workers say unionization will give their store the tools it needs to provide the service their customers want.
“We need proper staffing, proper training, and proper facilities to ensure our quality of work,” the letter read.
The workers added that unionization is an act of “self-defense against a company that would gladly be rid of any partner who got in the way of their bottom line.”
“As the first store in Rhode Island to petition for unionization, we hope our efforts can serve as an example for others in the state, and show them that a better workplace is possible,” the letter concluded.
It’s now up to the company to either voluntarily recognize the Warwick employees union support, or there will be a vote among workers governed by the National Labor Relations Board.
A Buffalo, New York, location was the first of nine Starbucks nationwide to unionize back in December.
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WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — The first Starbucks in Rhode Island has joined the push to unionize.
Employees from the Pace Boulevard location announced their intentions on Wednesday.
In a letter to CEO Howard Schultz, workers say unionization will give their store the tools it needs to provide the service their customers want.
“We need proper staffing, proper training, and proper facilities to ensure our quality of work,” the letter read.
The workers added that unionization is an act of “self-defense against a company that would gladly be rid of any partner who got in the way of their bottom line.”
“As the first store in Rhode Island to petition for unionization, we hope our efforts can serve as an example for others in the state, and show them that a better workplace is possible,” the letter concluded.
It’s now up to the company to either voluntarily recognize the Warwick employees union support, or there will be a vote among workers governed by the National Labor Relations Board.
A Buffalo, New York, location was the first of nine Starbucks nationwide to unionize back in December.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Earth Day is a few weeks away and a West Michigan group is making sure we have the opportunity to participate in cleaning up the city's waterways.
Grand Rapid's Water Protectors is hosting cleanups every week throughout the month of April.
Members of the group say they've seen more and more trash pile up each year.
The group's main goal is to connect the community to the water and let everyone see firsthand how our trash ends up in our community's water sources.
"All this micro-plastic and styrofoam is going from Grand Rapids directly into our drinking water and there are so many chemicals coming out that are in these plastics and styrofoam that the EPA they can't even keep up on what's going into our water," said Brandy Reyes, Grand Rapids Water Protector's Vice President and clean up organizer.
To help clean up and join the Grand Rapids Water Protectors, join one of the Sunday clean-ups each Sunday throughout the month of April, or every other Sunday throughout September from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
All supplies are provided, participation is all that's needed.
For more information, click here.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate is expected to confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday, securing her place as the first Black woman on the high court and giving President Joe Biden a bipartisan endorsement for his historic pick.
Three Republican senators have said they will support Jackson, including Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah.
Many Republicans have accused Jackson of issuing lenient sentences in child exploitation cases when she was a judge.
Romney rejected those accusations, saying Jackson’s judicial approach is “within the mainstream.”
While the vote will be far from the overwhelming bipartisan confirmations for Breyer and other justices in decades past, it will still be a significant bipartisan accomplishment for Biden in the narrow 50-50 Senate after GOP senators aggressively worked to paint Jackson as too liberal.
If confirmed, Jackson would replace Justice Stephen Breyer when he retires this summer, after the end of the court’s current term.
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Why Riley Clothier's versatility makes him 'dangerous' for Oakland boys soccer
It took some time for Oakland soccer standout Riley Clothier to move on from 2021 to 2022.
That's understandable, considering the Patriots lost in last year's Class AAA semifinals to eventual champion Houston in overtime penalty kicks, the farthest Oakland has gotten.
Being that close has fueled the versatile Clothier and his senior teammates.
"It took a while," Clothier said. "It was heartbreaking to lose in PKs, and by one. We're bringing some of that (feeling) into this season, and we just have something to prove."
The Patriots (5-2, 2-0 7-4A) are again one of the top teams in the area this season. Their only two losses came in an Alabama tournament recently.
Clothier is a big reason for that. The Belmont signee is one of the top defenders in the state, but he doesn't camp out on defense all day. He is an attacking center back, not only starting a lot of Oakland scoring plays but also finishing several.
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"I actually like moving around," said Clothier, who has scored five goals in the team's first seven games, moving anywhere from defense to midfield to even striker. He scored on a header off a corner kick during a 2-0 win over Rockvale on Tuesday.
"It's something new," he added. "In close games, (Coach Jeff Porter) will usually keep me in the back. But if we need it, he'll move me up."
Porter loves having the flexibility of playing Clothier wherever the team needs him the most during a particular match.
"He's dangerous, no matter where he's at," Porter said. "He can take off at any point and go score goals. He's clearly still in on set pieces, and he's the most dangerous player on the field."
Clothier was a first-team all-area and all-state defender last season while also tallying 10 goals. All-area player of the year Braxton Robinson and his 21 goals graduated, but that didn't change Clothier's role.
"It hurt losing Braxton, but other guys are stepping in (offensively)," Porter said. "We have a good group of seniors that have stepped up. They're phenomenal leaders, and hopefully that leadership will take us to the next step.
"Riley is just more confident as a senior, playing a little lighter, a little easier."
Both Clothier and Porter agreed the Alabama trip, despite going 1-2, will help the team unite for the stretch run, and hopefully a trip to Spring Fling.
"The team bonded a lot better on the beach trip," Clothier said. "We're very capable (of winning state)."
"This team feels like they have unfinished business," Porter said. "That's a good thing. They're hungry. Now we're just trying to get the little things right and improve every day."
Reach Cecil Joyce at cjoyce@dnj.com or 615-278-5168 and on Twitter @Cecil_Joyce.
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In the western Ukrainian city of Ivano-Frankivsk, just off the main pedestrian thoroughfare, stands Vash Lavash, a small bakery with bright yellow walls and displays filled with sweet and savory pastries.
Lyubomyr Kitral opened the bakery in January. Less than two months later, Russia invaded Ukraine and the bakery closed its doors. But not for long.
"This business can be reopened and we can work," Kitral said. "Even during the airstrike alarms."
Kitral said his bakery rose to the occasion when Ukrainian officials urged businesses to reopen.
But there have been some changes. For one, curfews mean the bakery's hours are shorter, which means salaries are lower. But still, employees like Maria Nowitzki are grateful for the opportunity.
Nowitzki is one of two new employees who left the uncertainty in Kyiv. She said leaving the capital was a hard but quick decision. The wait to find a new job, however, didn't come as fast.
"Two weeks I sit without a job," she said. "I just sit in my flat and read the news. And then I understand that the war will not end first and I decide to look for a job."
Nowitzki was an interior designer before the war started. Her bakery job is very different but it leaves her feeling good: "Feeling that I am necessary, that I help in our economy."
As businesses across the country closed, many like Nadia Nosteryasha lost their jobs. The reopening of the bakery meant she could help provide for her young child. She spends her work day sprinkling cheese on top of dough, pushing it into the pastries amid the threat of war. But she admits the air raid sirens don't bother her anymore.
The bakery might help whip up economic activity, but it is also performing a very basic task — it's feeding customers.
"People who came here, we need to feed them," Kitral said. "People who came from Kharkiv, Odessa, other big cities of Ukraine, they needed food."
Vash Lavash bakery is bustling with customers coming in and out, including Svetlana and Azari Kosyk and their two kids.
They pick out a cake with chocolate and nuts, and another with raspberry.
The family of four left Ukraine and stayed in an apartment in Warsaw, Poland when the war began but decided to come back home after a month.
"It's very hard for children to hear the sounds of the airstrike alarm," Svetlana said. "It's hard for the kids to wake up in the middle of the night and they just close themselves with the curtain covers."
The street outside the bakery is full of people, buses rumble by, and things seem normal. Kitral is quick to insist they are not.
"Today in the morning, I was looking at pictures from Bucha, and I think that this is a catastrophe of world scale, of planetary scale," he said. "And I think this is a false idea that Ivano-Frankivsk, or any other city, can live a normal life."
It is a thought that is on Svetlana and Azari's minds. They get fleeting worries about bringing the kids back to Ukraine, and their children also get anxious.
But they savor the sweet moment in the bakery, with chocolate and raspberry pastries in hand and all four of them together.
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is attending the meeting in Brussels. The U.S. and Europe are imposing new sanctions on Russia and promising to speed up deliveries of weapons to Ukraine.
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Top news and notes from around Northern Virginia and beyond.
5. Price gouging settlement
A gas station in Loudoun County has reached a settlement with Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares over price-gouging accusations during the Colonial Pipeline shutdown last spring.
4. Collective bargaining tiff
A Prince William labor group is splintering over the push for collective bargaining in public schools and a letter attacking the county’s School Board.
3. Rainy and cool
It will be a cool day with highs near 55 degrees, clouds, showers and a few thunderstorms. Click here for a detailed forecast by ZIP code.
2. Culpeper data center
Despite efforts from community members, historical and environmental groups to deter them, the Culpeper County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to pave the way for Amazon to construct a data center on Route 3 in Stevensburg.
1. Data center concerns
Prince William County officials plan to hold a work session on water quality next month in response to concerns about the proposed PW Digital Gateway.
InsideOut
Hop down the bunny trail with Easter egg hunts, visits with the Bunny and other springtime celebrations around Northern Virginia this month.
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Ever since Jennifer Mills first began teaching, she knew she had found her true calling in life. Fast forward 13 years, and Jennifer is not only a full-time teacher in Prince William County, but she also tutors children through her tutoring business, Mills Virtual Tutoring in Gainesville.
“I've been doing this for a long time and love it! I have taught all grades from middle school through Pre-Calculus...and the list goes on,” Mills said.
Her teaching journey began in South Florida, where she taught middle school with classes of anywhere from 30 to 45 students of all learning levels.
“I was put through the best boot camp ever for my first three years of teaching,” Mills said. “I attribute a lot of that to making me the teacher I am today and being able to evaluate what each student needs. I wanted to tutor, but I didn’t know how to get into it. This was the early 2000s, so the internet wasn’t what it is today.”
During her time in Florida, Mills married a police officer who ended up getting a job with the government that meant a move to Northern Virginia.
“I got a job at West Potomac High School and they gave me the opportunity to put my name out there as a potential tutor and I got my first client. By the next year, I was working with 25 kids weekly on top of teaching. My husband was traveling a lot for his job so I wanted to fill my time with teaching.”
After having two little girls, Addison and Lilly, the Mills family moved to Gainesville, which left Jennifer an hour away from the students she was tutoring.
“I loved my tutoring kids, my students loved our sessions, and the parents were extremely pleased with their child's progress. I did not want to give it up, nor did the students or their parents.” And just like that, Mills Virtual Tutoring was born.
“Some of the parents were skeptical that virtual tutoring would work, and I wanted to prove to them that it does. I would hire people who could teach the subjects I didn’t teach and that’s where this business really started to blossom.” After a few years, Jennifer had between 5 and 10 tutors working with her at one time, and then in March 2020 the pandemic hit.
Staying true to her passion, Jennifer knew that she could help so many students when everyone was at home.
“I was already set up with everything and the schools didn’t know what to do,” Mills said. “I ran ads on Facebook and tutored for free. I was running 75 classes that I scheduled with my tutors, everything from Kindergarten to SAT prep. We were online from 8am to 8pm. We had to figure out all of the kinks because we had between 30 and 40 students in the classes. I was essentially running my own school because the kids weren’t in school.”
Now, Mills Virtual Tutoring has over 50 tutors working and hundreds of kids getting the support they need.
“A lot of the teachers are previous colleagues or network recommendations. I don’t advertise for tutors, but people come to me because they believe in our mission,” Jennifer said. “Whenever a parent calls to inquire, I tell them the business plan isn’t anything other than helping the kids in ways the schools can’t. This is specifically geared to the holes and issues that I’m seeing daily in the school system and correcting those for the students. You have motivated, engaged kids, and then the kids that think they’re not good at math. They just have to be more confident and believe that they can do it.”
Mills Virtual Tutoring offers a wide range of tutoring services — One-on-One Tutoring, Academic Coaching, IEP Academic and Goal Support, and even Summer Enrichment.
“I do every single course from Kindergarten through college,” Mills said. “I try to keep it different from a regular tutoring experience. The teachers use the digital tools very well. They know their curriculum inside and out and can see the bigger picture of how much this is helping the kids. I just really want to help and I know tutoring is the way to do it. I plan to do this until I’ve helped every last kid who wants my help.”
For more information on Mills Virtual Tutoring, you can visit their website at www.millsvirtualtutoring.com or visit their Facebook page, Mills Virtual Tutoring.
*This feature appears in the April issue of Haymarket-Gainesville Lifestyle Magazine.
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Through the first three contests of a scheduled five-game local spring-break baseball tournament, the McLean Highlanders have a 3-0 record with their pitching strong each game.
The schedule for the remaining tournament games is unknown because of many rainouts and postponements.
McLean’s most recent victory in the high-school competition was a three-hit 7-0 triumph over the perennial power Lake Braddock Bruins (5-2) April 6 behind the shutout pitching of sophomore right-hander Aidan Carey on the South County Middle School field.
Carey (2-0) struck out seven, walked two, hit one batter and threw just 82 pitches to give McLean four straight victories and a 6-3 overall record.
Carey was so-so starting and ending the game in the first and seventh innings, but toughened each time by not allowing a run. He hit the leadoff batter in the first inning, then walked the second. In the seventh, he allowed two singles, but fanned the last hitter to end the game with runners on second and third.
“I have to admit. I got a little tired at the end, but the adrenaline was flowing and I wanted to keep rolling,” Carey said of his first high-school complete game and shutout.
The 6-foot-1 Carey doesn’t throw a curveball, but said his slider and changeup combinations worked well. He mixed in fast balls during his second start of the season.
“This was a good team win for us,” Carey said.
McLean coach John Dowling said Carey’s effort was his best so far this spring.
“He was really good, very good, got ahead of hitters and was that guy we knew we had,” Dowling said. “His two-seam fastball is tough on right-handed batters and his off-speed changeup is a nightmare for high-school hitters. He’s a pitcher with great composure.”
McLean had 13 hits, with three each from Griffin Stieg (double) and Jakob Luu (two RBI), an RBI triple from Chris Morabito, a homer and two hits from Robbie Coates and an RBI single by Wyatt Johnson. Ethan Ball, Gavin Bartlett and A.J. Poole had a hit each.
McLean’s earlier victories in the tournament were over W.T. Woodson, 6-3, and South County, 3-2. All three wins were non-district victories.
Stieg, the staff ace, started and threw five innings of two-hit ball with eight strikeouts and no walks against Woodson to get the win and improve his record to 3-1.
Johnson (two RBI) and Bartlett (homer and double) hit home runs, Ball (double had three hits), Coates doubled and had an RBI and Morabito double.
In the weather-shortened five-inning win over South County, Jack Nance went the distance to get the win, scattering six hits and fanning three. Coates doubled and had an RBI. McLean scored two runs in the last of the fifth inning with the help of an error, walk and wild pitch.
NOTE: In non-league action, McLean has a 3-0 record in the Liberty District.
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BATTLEFIELD 22, PATRIOT 4: Grace Patane led Battlefield (4-1) with four goals and two assists.
Kendra Harris also scored four goals.
Lucy Shafer had three goals and one assist, Erin Sweeney three goals and one assist, Avery Cage three goals, Natalie Moul two goals and one assist, Callie Curtis seven draw controls, one goal and one assist and Addie Curtis one goal.
GIRLS SOCCER
COLGAN 2, WOODBRIDGE 1: Mia Arevalo-Delcid and Samantha DeGuzman each scored a goal put the Sharks (4-0 in the Cardinal District, 6-1-1 overall) up 2-0 at halftime.
BATTLEFIELD 6, OSBOURN 1: Battlefield goals were scored by Emory Davis, Logan Davis, Isabel Kemp, McKenna Kolasch, Kaeli Luong, and Lily Wright. Battlefield is now 4-1 in the Cedar Run District and 5-2 overall.
Jennifer Zepeda scored Osbourn’s goal off an assist from Lucero Romero Hernandez.
OTHER SCORES
Freedom-South Riding 8, Gainesville 0
Forest Park 2, Riverbend 1
BOYS SOCCER
FOREST PARK 1, RIVERBEND 0: Jayden Ansah scored the game’s lone goal. It was unassisted.
Nico Pinell recorded the shutout in goal. Forest Park is 3-3-1 overall.
OTHER SCORES
Woodbridge 1, Colgan 0
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At the end of Wednesday night’s boys soccer game, the battle for supremacy in the Cedar Run District ended the way it began with visiting Osbourn and host Battlefield tied at 1, both in the standings and for Wednesday's final score.
Yet, the way in which the game reached its conclusion was most unusual. Officials called the game about midway through the second overtime period for what they deemed unruly behavior by the visiting fans. Officials halted the game in the second half by issuing an initial warning to the visiting spectators.
“[I am] disappointed the game was called early and the chance to finish a good competitive game was taken away from the kids,” Osbourn head coach Brandon Calandra said. “I thought both teams played hard and it’s a shame that something the kids have no control over are the ones punished.”
Battlefield (4-0-2 in the district, 6-0-2 overall) struck relatively early, with Danis Jacevic finding the back of the net five minutes in to give the Bobcats a 1-0 lead.
Outstanding defense kept the ball on Osbourn’s side of the field for the better part of the first twenty minutes of the game, with Battlefield manufacturing several shots on goal while only allowing a couple on their end.
Jose Martinez and Luke Boggess were outstanding on their respective sides of the turf in the first half, with Martinez making several outstanding saves for the Eagles. Several shots for Osbourn (4-0-2, 6-0-2) just missed the net, with one by Brandon Loarte at the 6:19 mark going wide left.
Several shots were made by both teams in the beginning minutes of the second half, with a laser shot for Battlefield glancing directly off of the left goal post.
Osbourn had several offensive opportunities in the first 10 minutes of play, but due to a combination of outstanding Battlefield defense and great saves by Boggess were unable to capitalize,
Then, at the halfway mark of the half, Osbourn’s Marcus McLean put the Eagles on the board for the first time in the night when he scored on a goal kick. That would be the final goal of the game, as several other shots missed just wide left or right of the goal.
“I was proud of my team's performance in the second half and how we fought back to get even after we started very flat in the first half,” Calandra said.
In overtime, Martinez made several great saves. Battlefield’s Yazan Yaghmoor got in several shots, but was unable to find the back of the net for the winning goal.
Both teams return to the field April 19. Battlefield meets Patriot and Osbourn takes on Osbourn Park. Both games start at 7 p.m.
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David Smith is charged with nine offences under the Official Secrets Act and is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.
Ayrshire-born Smith, who was living in Potsdam, is accused of gathering information from the embassy and passing it to someone he believed was a representative of the Russian state, among other alleged offences between October 2020 and August last year.
Court lists detailing the charges allege Smith “attempted to communicate” by letter with “General Major Sergey Chukhurov, the Russian military attache based out of the Russian Embassy, Berlin”.
The material “contained details about the activities, identities, addresses and telephone numbers of various members of Her Majesty’s Civil Service”, in breach of the Official Secrets Act.
In eight other charges, Smith is accused of committing acts “prejudicial” to the safety and interest of the state by gathering information classified as “secret” about the “activities of Her Majesty’s Government” and that he “collected material relating to the operation and layout of the British Embassy in Berlin, and that information was calculated to be or might be or was intended to be directly or be indirectly useful to an enemy, namely the Russian state”.
He is also alleged to have made unauthorised photocopies of documents, video recordings of the embassy’s CCTV system and “kept Sim card packaging which you had been asked to dispose of”.
Smith communicated information about building repairs at the embassy after being “approached by a person you believed to be a member of Russian Military Intelligence (the GRU)”, the charges claim.
The 57-year-old was arrested by German police on August 10 and remanded in custody before being extradited to the UK on Wednesday.
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Time in the outdoors in a supported, safe space both emotionally and physically, yet challenged by the great wide openness that the wilderness can provide is one of those times.
As we near the end of a 3.5-year project in which Venture Trust have been one of the expert partners to help start such a programme in new areas across Europe, we understand the difference these programmes can make.
The project has used the ‘Edinburgh Model’, our three-phase approach to personal development, which we have established over the past 40-years and has been codified and backed up by the work of the University of Edinburgh. As we look to launch the results of the research carried out by the university into the effectiveness of this programme – with a staggering 83 per cent of those taking part, moving into employment or education – we can confidently say that our approach works!
As a result of the “From Outdoors to Labour Market” (FOLM) project, we have had the opportunity to see first-hand the impact that this type of approach has had on young people (18-29 years-old) from diverse and varied backgrounds, across Europe. Whether that is from rural Limerick, built-up Cantabria, or northern Poland, from little or no formal education, to postgraduates, and from individuals who have lived their whole lives in a small community, to refugees who have already risked all to be there.
These are areas that would never previously have entertained the idea of using the outdoors as a place for personal growth. Unlike Scotland, with its near 90-year history of outdoor education, Spain, Poland (in particular) and Ireland, have no cultural resonance with using the outdoors as a place for growth. Yet we have found very fertile ground for these ideas. Having seen 990 young people go through FOLM in the last three years, there is no doubting the appetite for these ideas, nor the desire from so many people across the three stages (outdoor learning, coaching and mentoring) to help those who have not yet succeeded in gaining the transferable skills that will enable them to thrive. This could be through further education, the job market or just in forging stronger relationships within their communities.
We hope the legacy of the project will be the continued use of the model by our European partners. Both Spain and Poland have pushed for this approach to become embedded within the framework of European Social Fund going forwards. This shows the level of belief they have gained over these 42 months in the effectiveness of allowing young people the time and space in the wilderness, supported by caring empathetic staff, to enable them to develop a sense of self and agency that has until now been sorely lacking in their lives.
A truly successful Scottish export – now we must make sure the original continues to grow and support the young people of Scotland facing personal struggles, such as homelessness, mental health concerns, unemployment, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
So, given the choice who would you want to benefit from gaining a greater sense of agency over their lives? Those who could ‘afford’ a wilderness experience of their own? Or those in society who have never had the chance to lift their eyes to wide open horizons and dare to dream of all they could be….
Simon White, Operations Resource Manager, Venture Trust
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Spartanburg, S.C. (WSPA) – A taste of international flare with hearty comfort food, The Deli Korner and Specialty shop in Spartanburg has something for everyone.
Open Monday – Friday, 10-4 brother and sister team Gerd and Christine Faulstich serve up authentic German and Swiss food with plenty of American options.
Much of their sauerkraut, meats and authentic ingredients are shipped in from overseas. The restaurant also has a specialty store where you can find German beer, chocolates and other specialty items.
They are most well known for their chef salad with famous dill dressing, Rueben and specialty sausages.
Pay them a visit at 1445 Fernwood Glendale Rd in Spartanburg or order to go by calling (864) 583-9518
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Neither game, however, has been chosen by Sky Sports despite the league’s broadcaster still having 13 games available to them between now and the end of the league season.
Instead, St Mirren v Rangers is live on Sunday. It will be the 35th live top-flight match of the season in the UK.
With 13 games still to use after the split, Sky have the option to broadcast up to three live games per matchday.
Last season, Sky Sports didn't take up their full amount, showing 41 of 48 and declined to comment when The Scotsman approached for a comment in May.
All 12 clubs have been shown live so far, while of the 35 live matches, just seven have not involved either Celtic or Rangers, with five of those coming in August and September.
The UK broadcast deal between Sky Sports and the SPFL is into the second season of a five-year deal agreed in 2018. It allows for up to 48 Premiership games to be shown live per season. The broadcaster can also show the final of the Premiership play-off.
The SPFL announced on Wednesday that all six Premiership play-off ties have been selected for live TV coverage. BBC Scotland will show the quarter-final and semi-final ties with Sky Sports covering the final between the team who finishes 11th in the top-flight and the winner of the semi-final.
A positive of the broadcast deal has been the option for fans to stream games via club channels if the game is not on Sky Sports aided by a suspension of the blocked hours rule which did not allow games to be shown live between 2.45pm and 5.15pm on a Saturday.
SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster believes the blocked hours will “resume” from next season.
How many times have clubs been shown live (includes St Mirren v Rangers): Aberdeen 3, Celtic 13, Dundee 4, Dundee United 5, Hearts 7, Hibs 6, Livingston 3, Motherwell 4, Rangers 18, Ross County 1, St Johnstone 3, St Mirren 3.
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The announcement was made just before 5.30am local time following thunder, lightning and heavy rain from almost 5pm on Wednesday in Augusta.
“Due to thunderstorms in the early morning hours Thursday, gate openings and tee times will be delayed by 30 minutes,” said an official announcement by Augusta National.
“Ticketing gates will open at 7.30am. In addition, the Honorary Starters Ceremony will take place at 8.15am followed by the first tee time at 8.30am.”
For the first time, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player are being joined by Tom Watson to get the season’s opening major underway.
The forecast was for the thunderstorms to stop around 8am and then clear up for the rest of the day.
No more heavy rain is expected, though it is set to be cool and windy.
The delay means that five-time winner Tiger Woods is now due to head out at 11.04am local time.
Sandy Lyle, the 1988 winner, is due out around 45 minutes later, closely followed by Bob MacIntyre.
Rory McIlroy, who is bidding to complete a career grand slam, is in the last group of the day and might not get finished due to the delay.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A Manhattan jury found rapper Kidd Creole guilty of manslaughter Wednesday in connection with the 2017 fatal stabbing of a homeless man on the street.
The rapper, whose real name is Nathaniel Glover, had gone on trial last month for the death of John Jolly, who was stabbed twice in the chest with a steak knife in midtown Manhattan in August 2017.
Prosecutors accused Glover, a founding member of Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five, of stabbing the other man after becoming enraged because he thought Jolly was gay and hitting on him.
Glover’s attorney said it was out of self-defense. An email seeking comment was sent to the rapper’s attorney.
Glover, who had faced a murder charge, is scheduled to be sentenced on May 4.
Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five formed in the late 1970s in the Bronx. The group’s most well-known song is “The Message” from 1982. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007, the first rap group to be included.
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Martin Lewis has shared four ways people can try to stay warm without turning on heating amid the rising cost of living crisis and rocketing energy bills. The price cap has risen and people are having to resort to inventive ways to keep warm in an unseasonably bitter April.
The money-saving expert has been forced to come up with alternatives to make sure people don't freeze to death in their own homes. The Good Morning Britain expert pointed out how people can wear heated USB gloves, hand warmers, an electric gilet or an electric blanket to get warm without having to heat the entire house.
Martin said: "I felt sad asking my team to put this together, but my mailbag is full of folk so desperate they can't put the heat on, I wanted to try some help. Please, share. The full cost of living survival guide coming soon."
READ MORE:Mum follows Martin Lewis' heating bill tips and has saved a fortune
Writing on his site, he said: "This is a guide I really wish we needn’t be publishing. The reason I asked Sarah and the team to put this together is due to my overflowing e-mail bag of desperation from people who can’t afford their energy bills. So don’t see this as an ‘MSE or Martin says you should do this’.
"It's more that we’re trying to help provide some options and information for those that may need to drastically cut down on energy usage due to financial desperation and some help for others who may want to do it out of a commitment to green issues."
Martin pointed out in his guide that it costs only £14 to buy a cheap electric blanket which in turn, costs 3p an hour to run, even in today's climate of rising costs. That equals a cost per week of £1.37 if used for seven hours a day.
An electric gilet, basically a heated jacket, would cost £46 to buy and just 4p per week to run, while USB gloves would cost 4p per week to run and just £5 to buy.
Another consumer expert Jack Monroe reached out to Martin Lewis for the guide, adding: "Thank you for your vital and heartbreaking service, friend. I know this is taking a hell of a toll on you, please please take care of yourself out there. We need you now more than ever, but we need you well and fit for what’s to come."
Martin responded: "What lovely words - thanks, Jack. Yes, I'm feeling the pressure, but that's trivial compared to the trauma many are facing being unable to afford to live."
Martin's loyal legion of followers praised the tips but expressed their disbelief that they were necessary in the world's allegedly 5th largest economy (the UK).
Jon Wilson said: "Good tips but it's 2022 in one of the world's wealthiest economies and we're one step away from the Universal Credit journal suggesting claimants Google how Bear Grylls went about sleeping in a deer carcass to keep warm. Anyway, hope your Californian holiday pad is cozy Mr Sunak."
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US Navy intends to decommission some of its newest warships
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The Navy that once wanted smaller, speedy warships to chase down pirates has made a speedy pivot to Russia and China — and many of those recently built ships could be retired.
The U.S. Navy wants to decommission nine ships in the Freedom-class of littoral combat ships — warships that cost about $4.5 billion to build.
The Navy contends in its budget proposal that the move would free up $50 million per ship annually for other priorities. But it would also reduce the size of the fleet that’s already surpassed by China in sheer numbers, something that could cause members of Congress to balk.
Adm. Mike Gilday, chief of naval operations, defended the proposal that emphasizes long-range weapons and modern warships, while shedding other ships ill-equipped to face current threats.
“We need a ready, capable, lethal force more than we need a bigger force that’s less ready, less lethal, and less capable,” he said Monday at the Navy League’s Sea-Air-Space symposium in Maryland.
All told, the Navy wants to scrap 24 ships, including five cruisers and a pair of Los Angeles-class submarines, as part of its cost-cutting needed to maintain the existing fleet and build modern warships. Those cuts surpass the proposed nine ships to be built.
Most of them are older vessels. However, the littoral combat ships that are targeted are young. The oldest of them is 10 years old.
The littoral combat ship program was announced after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The ships topped 50 mph (80 kph) — fast enough to chase down pirates — and were highly maneuverable, even in shallow water, thanks to steerable waterjets instead of propellers.
The ships were supposed to be made versatile through plug-and-play mission modules for surface combat, mine-sweeping operations or anti-submarine warfare. But those mission modules were beset by problems, and the anti-submarine capability was canceled in the new budget.
And what about that speed? The fastest ship can’t outrun missiles, and firing up those marine turbines for an extra burst of speed turned the ships into gas guzzlers, analysts said. Early versions also were criticized as too lightly armed and armored to survive combat.
The speedy Freedom-class ships proposed for decommissioning feature a traditional steel hull. That entire class of ships suffers from a propulsion defect that will be costly repair. The Navy proposes keeping a second variant, the aluminum Independence class.
U.S. Senate Armed Services Chair Jim Inhofe said the program was plagued by troubles from the start, and that “moving forward the Navy must avoid similar acquisition disasters.”
U.S. Rep. Elaine Luria, D-Virginia, was more blunt, tweeting that it “sucks” to be decommissioning so many ships, especially newer ones.
“The Navy owes a public apology to American taxpayers for wasting tens of billions of dollars on ships they now say serve no purpose,” she said.
Some detractors proclaimed littoral combat ships to be the Navy’s “Little Crappy Ship,” but that’s not fair, said defense analyst Loren Thompson.
“It’s not a little crappy ship. It does what it was supposed to do. What it was supposed to do isn’t enough for the kind of threats that we face today,” said Thompson, from the Lexington Institute.
In the Navy’s defense, threats shifted swiftly from the Cold War to the war on terror to the current Great Power Competition in which Russia and China are asserting themselves, he said.
In the end, the Navy may be content with smaller numbers of Freedom-class ships for maritime security and small surface combatant operations, said Bryan Clark, defense analyst at the Hudson Institute.
Congress must sign off on the Navy’s proposal to decommission ships ahead of their projected service life.
The House Armed Services Committee on Tuesday grilled Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Army Gen. Mark Milley, chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, on the proposal.
U.S. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Virginia, suggested the ship cuts were “grossly irresponsible” when the U.S. Navy has dipped from 318 ships to 297, while the Chinese fleet has grown from 210 to 360 ships over the past two decades.
Milley said it’s important to focus on the Navy’s capabilities rather than the size of its fleet.
“I would bias towards capability rather than just sheer numbers,” he said.
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Mumbai Indians' (MI) pacer Jasprit Bumrah and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batter Nitish Rana have been reprimanded for breaching the Indian Premier League's (IPL) 'Code of Conduct' during Wednesday's match.
"Nitish Rana has been reprimanded and fined 10 per cent of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team's match against Mumbai Indians at Pune," IPL said in a release.
"Rana admitted to the Level 1 offence of the IPL Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction," an official statement from IPL read.
"Jasprit Bumra has been reprimanded for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during his team's match against Kolkata Knight Riders at Pune," IPL said.
Bumrah admitted to the Level 1 offence of the IPL Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction.
For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding.
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New Delhi: Anil Kumble felt that he was treated "unfairly" and forced to resign as head coach of the Indian team but then skipper Virat Kohli opined that players were not happy with his "intimidating" style of enforcing discipline, according to former Committee of Administrators' head Vinod Rai.
In his recently published book 'Not Just A Nightwatchman: My Innings with BCCI', published by 'Rupa', Rai touched upon various issues that he dealt with during his 33-month tenure.
One of the issues and perhaps the most controversial, was when Kohli complained about his breakdown of relationship with Kumble, who announced his resignation publicly just after Champions Trophy in 2017.
Kumble was handed a one-year contract in 2016.
"In my conversations with the captain and team management, it was conveyed that Kumble was too much of a disciplinarian and hence the team members were not too happy with him," Rai has written in his book.
"I had spoken to Virat Kohli on the issue and he did mention that the younger members of the team felt intimidated by the way he worked with them."
Rai reveals that the then Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, V V S Laxman had recommended Kumble's re-appointment.
"Soon, the CAC met in London and interacted with the two separately in a bid to resolve the issue. After deliberations over three days, they decided to recommend Kumble's reappointment as the head coach."
However, it was evident from what followed was that Kohli's point of view was given more respect and hence Kumble's position became untenable.
"We had long conversations with Kumble after he had returned from the UK. He was obviously upset about the manner in which the entire episode had panned out. He felt he had been unfairly treated and a captain or team should not be given so much importance.
"It was the duty of the coach to bring discipline and professionalism into the team and as a senior, his views should have been respected by the players."
Rai also wrote that Kumble felt that more credence was given to following protocols and process and less emphasis was laid on how the team performed under his guidance.
"He was disappointed that we had given such importance to following process, and that, in view of the team's performance over the previous year, he deserved an extension."
Rai had further written that he had explained to Kumble as to why he didn't get an extension.
"I explained to him that considering the fact that even his earlier selection in 2016 had followed a process, and that his one-year contract had no extension clause, we were bound to follow process, even for his reappointment. And that is exactly what was done."
Rai, however, found it mature and prudent on both Kohli and Kumble's part to maintain a dignified silence on the issue or else the controversy would have continued.
"It is indeed very prudent of captain Kohli to have maintained a dignified silence. Any utterance from him would have set off a fusillade of opinions.
"Kumble, on his part, too, kept to himself and did not go public on any issue that had transpired. That was the most mature and dignified manner of dealing with a situation which could have become unpleasant for all parties involved."
In 2017, when Ravi Shastri was reappointed as head coach (earlier he was Cricket Director), the BCCI had in its initial mail stated that Rahul Dravid and Zaheer Khan were appointed batting and bowling consultants respectively.
However, the decision had to be overturned and later Shastri's right-hand man and confidante Bharat Arun was also reinstated as bowling coach.
Rai, in his book, mentioned that there were practical difficulties which led to Dravid and Zaheer not being able to take up the role.
"Laxman called to say that news reports were emerging that the CoA had reportedly given the impression that the CAC had exceeded its remit in recommending Dravid and Zaheer as consultant/coach.
"He called to convey the 'pain of the CAC'. I assured him that these were media speculations and somebody was quite unnecessarily adding his unsolicited two bits to the process."
"The fact remained that Dravid was far too occupied with the U-19 team to spare time for the senior team. Zaheer was contracted with another team and could not have been engaged. And hence that recommendation could not be acted upon. That put the lid on the process," he wrote.
However Rai's recollection for all those who had covered the issue back then, seems a bit inaccurate.
"Had they known that Dravid and Zaheer would unable to take up, why would have Rai sanctioned their appointments," a senior official, who was active back then told PTI.
"The truth is that Shastri, after his appointment had made it clear that he would only work when his choice of support staff is given and that roster needs to have Bharat Arun," the official added.
While Rai is absolutely spot on in mentioning that it was Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who recommended an A+ category in the central contracts, the figures mentioned on page 36 of the book do not match with reality.
"As per the suggestion of team management, we devised four categories, A+, A, B and C, and the remuneration contemplated was '8 crore, 7 crore, 5 crore and 3 crore, respectively."
However, the BCCI's Centrally contracted cricketers get Rs 7 crore (A+), Rs 5 crore (A), Rs 3 crore (B group) and Rs 1 crore (group C).
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US weekly initial jobless claims are the lone data point on the calendar today. The market is entirely comfortable with the state of the jobs market and the consensus is 200K. If we see a higher reading some questions about weakness might start to creep in but it's way too early for a market reaction.
Instead, the market will be focused on comments from FOMC members. That starts with Bullard and 9 am ET. The St Louis Fed president is always happy to toss a hawkish grenade into the mix but that shouldn't come as any surprise and I doubt it moves the market.
Then we skip ahead to 2 pm when the Fed's Bostic and Evans are on a panel on economic mobility. We haven't heard from Bostic lately and he tilts a bit hawkish; I'll be interested to see if he pushes for 50 bps.
Then at 4:05 pm ET, it's the Fed's Williams.
The larger market mover in terms of FX could be the Canadian dollar with the highly-anticipated federal budget coming today at 4 pm ET. Yesterday, it leaked that the country will ban foreign ownership of housing for two years. What doesn't tend to leak are taxation changes and Trudeau could surprise with something on capital gains; there are also rumblings about a windfall tax on banks and insurance companies.
In terms of the overall fiscal picture, the December update projected a deficit of $58.4B in this fiscal year.
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Prior was 202K (revised to 171K) Four week moving average initial jobless claims
Jobless Claims
Jobless claims are a weekly statistic reported in the United States that represents a key barometer for domestic employment. As one of the most closely watched US indicators, jobless claims carry a lot of weight in financial markets, namely forex and the stock market.Jobless claims are reported on a weekly basis by the Department of Labor. While painting a picture of the overall health of the economy, jobless claims can be broken down into two types.This includes initial jobless claims or persons filing for unemployment for the first time. Additionally, this also entails continuing jobless claims, indicating unemployed people who have been receiving unemployment benefits previously.Why Jobless Claims Data Matters in ForexJobless claims can give an important snapshot of the US economy, which has impactful consequences on the US dollar. During times of economic stress, a surge in jobless claims is likely to signal the US economy is performing badly. This was on full display in early 2020 due to the outbreak of Covid-19.Such scenarios reduce risk appetite by investors who traditionally look to the US economy for broader signals. History is full of examples of both expanding and contracting labor markets.By extension, reduced jobless claims traditionally is seen as a strength that can power recoveries or rallies in US markets.It should be noted that initial jobless claims and continuing jobless claims often do not yield the same market impact.This is due to the fact that initial jobless claims measure emerging unemployment, which are released one week before continuing jobless claims. As such, the initial claims typically have a higher impact on the markets.
Jobless claims are a weekly statistic reported in the United States that represents a key barometer for domestic employment. As one of the most closely watched US indicators, jobless claims carry a lot of weight in financial markets, namely forex and the stock market.Jobless claims are reported on a weekly basis by the Department of Labor. While painting a picture of the overall health of the economy, jobless claims can be broken down into two types.This includes initial jobless claims or persons filing for unemployment for the first time. Additionally, this also entails continuing jobless claims, indicating unemployed people who have been receiving unemployment benefits previously.Why Jobless Claims Data Matters in ForexJobless claims can give an important snapshot of the US economy, which has impactful consequences on the US dollar. During times of economic stress, a surge in jobless claims is likely to signal the US economy is performing badly. This was on full display in early 2020 due to the outbreak of Covid-19.Such scenarios reduce risk appetite by investors who traditionally look to the US economy for broader signals. History is full of examples of both expanding and contracting labor markets.By extension, reduced jobless claims traditionally is seen as a strength that can power recoveries or rallies in US markets.It should be noted that initial jobless claims and continuing jobless claims often do not yield the same market impact.This is due to the fact that initial jobless claims measure emerging unemployment, which are released one week before continuing jobless claims. As such, the initial claims typically have a higher impact on the markets.
Read this Term 170K vs 208.5K prior Continuing claims 1.523m vs 1.311m exp This is a staggeringly-low number and highlights and extremely tight labour market. It's the lowest since at least 1968, when the US had half the population it does now.
Notably, the BLS changed it seasonal adjustment model in today's report. The unadjusted total was 193K, which is also extremely low and compares to 668K a year ago.
The largest increases in initial claims for the week ending March 26 were in Ohio (+3,580), Michigan (+3,545), California (+3,256), Texas (+2,251), and New York (+761), while the largest decreases were in Kentucky (-2,034), Pennsylvania (-732), Tennessee (-235), Florida (-165), and Connecticut (-138).
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The EURUSD did close marginally lower yesterday after a down, up and down and down and up and down again day (or something like that). The FOMC meeting minutes led to some swings that remained with the low and high trading range, but nevertheless swung traders round and round (or up and down).
Today, the ups and downs are continuing with the Asian session moving to the upside initially, then a decline to a new cycle low since the March 31 high was reached in the European morning session (down to 1.0863). The price has moved back to the upside, notwithstanding some volatile up and down moves on its way higher into the US morning session. The ECB meeting minutes were perceived to be more hawkish. European yields are higher.
The current price is higher on the day would snapped a five day decline (closed around 1.0896 and the current price of the EURUSD is 1.0910).
Although a move back above the swing lows from March 15 at 1.09253 level yesterday, did not see momentum buying yesterday (one break above was during the FOMC ups and downs), I will still look for that level if breached to give more of a bullish bias. A break will be on a short leash, however (i.e. stay above and looking for more buying on a break). The falling 100 hour MA is catching up to the EURUSD price. It is currently at 1.0959 and moving lower. That will be more important target if it can be broken and remain broken going forward.
A move back below 1.0899 (call 1.0900) could see disappointment from buyers once again..
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The EUR is the strongest and the and the AUD is the weakest as the North American session begins. The bond market has calmed down after first Brainard's hawkish comments on Tuesday, and then the Fed minutes yesterday that indicated the Fed was closer to raise about 50 basis points at the last meeting, and and the finger on the trigger for tapering at the next meeting by some $95 billion ($60B for Treasury securities and $35B for MBS).
Meanwhile in China, lockdown has slowed their economy and that may lead to a easing of monetary policy. Shanghai remained under lockdown with a record 20,000 new infections reported despite the measures taken.
US stocks are mixed with the Dow down marginally and the NASDAQ up. The S&P is marginally higher.
US yields are mixed with the yield curve steepening up to 15 basis points in the 2 – 10 year spread. French issued a 10 year bond at 1.17% up from 0.52% last. French yields have been rising as Macron's lead over Le Pen has narrowed. The 10 year spread between France and German yields has risen to as high as 55 basis points (currently at 53.6 basis points) from 40 basis points on March 30.
The Fedspeak will continue today with Feds Williams, Fed's Evans and Feds Bostic oil scheduled to speak. It looks like Bullard may also be speaking today.
In Europe, German industrial production came in marginally higher at 0.2% versus 0.1% estimate. That is slower than the 1.4% in the prior month. EU retail sales came in weaker than expected 0.3% versus 0.6% estimate
The weekly initial claims data are expected to continue to show layoffs running near historically low levels at 200,000. The yield curve has yield curve has steepened trading. Canada budget will be released later this afternoon . Yesterday, it was reported that Canada will ban foreign purchases of property for 2 years.
A snapshot of the markets as North American traders enter for the day shows:
Spot gold is trading up $7.30 or 0.38% at $1930.82 Spot silver is trading up five cents or 0.17% at $24.47 Spot crude oil is trading up to dollars and $0.38 or 2.46% at $98.58 Bitcoin is trading at $43,705 up about $500 on the day The major US stock indices
Indices
Stock market indices represents an index that measures a particular stock market or a segment of the stock market. These instruments are important investors as they help compare current price levels with past prices to calculate market performance.The main two parameters for indices are that they are both investable and transparent. For example, investors can invest in a stock market index by buying an index fund, which is structured as either a mutual fund or an exchange-traded fund, and track an index. The difference between an index fund's performance and the index, if any, is called tracking error. Most major countries boast multiple indices. Commonly traded indices include the S&P 500, NASDAQ-100, Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIJA), EURO STOXX 50, Hang Seng Index, and many more.Stock market indices can be characterized or segmented by the index coverage set of stocks. The overall coverage of an index constitutes an underlying group of stocks, most commonly grouped together by underlying investor demand.How to Trade IndicesRetail brokers offer indices exposure through the use of contracts-for-difference (CFDs) or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Each are popular ways to trade specific markets and are almost always on offer at most brokers.Investors can choose between multiple types of indices that traditionally fall within several categories. This includes country coverage, regional coverage, global coverage, exchange-based coverage, and sector-based coverage.All indices are ultimately weighted in a number of different ways. The most common mechanisms include market-capitalization weighting, free-float adjusted market capitalization weighting, volatility weighting, price weighting, and others.
Stock market indices represents an index that measures a particular stock market or a segment of the stock market. These instruments are important investors as they help compare current price levels with past prices to calculate market performance.The main two parameters for indices are that they are both investable and transparent. For example, investors can invest in a stock market index by buying an index fund, which is structured as either a mutual fund or an exchange-traded fund, and track an index. The difference between an index fund's performance and the index, if any, is called tracking error. Most major countries boast multiple indices. Commonly traded indices include the S&P 500, NASDAQ-100, Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIJA), EURO STOXX 50, Hang Seng Index, and many more.Stock market indices can be characterized or segmented by the index coverage set of stocks. The overall coverage of an index constitutes an underlying group of stocks, most commonly grouped together by underlying investor demand.How to Trade IndicesRetail brokers offer indices exposure through the use of contracts-for-difference (CFDs) or exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Each are popular ways to trade specific markets and are almost always on offer at most brokers.Investors can choose between multiple types of indices that traditionally fall within several categories. This includes country coverage, regional coverage, global coverage, exchange-based coverage, and sector-based coverage.All indices are ultimately weighted in a number of different ways. The most common mechanisms include market-capitalization weighting, free-float adjusted market capitalization weighting, volatility weighting, price weighting, and others.
Read this Term down for 2 consecutive days, In the premarket today, the indices are mixed with the Dow down marginally, the NASDAQ higher and the S&P marginally higher.
Dow industrial average down -35 points after yesterday's -144.67 point decline S&P index up five points after yesterday's -43.95 point decline NASDAQ
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The Nasdaq Stock Market or NASDAQ is an American stock exchange. It trails only the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in market capitalization and is part of a network of stock markets and options exchanges.Launched back in 1971, NASDAQ is the acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. Since then it is known simply as NASDAQ and has become one of the most influential exchanges worldwide.The NASDAQ was the world’s first electronic stock market, and has since assumed the majority of major trades that had been executed by the over-the-counter (OTC) system of trading.What Makes Up the NASDAQ?In particular, the exchange also features the NASDAQ Composite, which includes almost all stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock market. Along with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIJA) and S&P 500 Index, this is one of the three most-followed stock market indices in the United States.Overall, the NASDAQ stock market has three different market tiers. This includes the Capital Market, or an equity market for companies that have relatively small levels of market capitalization. The listing requirements for small cap companies are less stringent than for other Nasdaq markets that list larger companies with significantly higher market capitalization.Additionally, the Global Market is made up of stocks that represent the Nasdaq Global Market. The Global Market consists of 1,450 stocks that meet the exchange’s financial and liquidity requirements, and corporate governance standards.Finally, the Global Select Market is a market capitalization-weighted index made up of 1,200 US-based and international stocks that represent the Global Select Market Composite.
The Nasdaq Stock Market or NASDAQ is an American stock exchange. It trails only the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in market capitalization and is part of a network of stock markets and options exchanges.Launched back in 1971, NASDAQ is the acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations. Since then it is known simply as NASDAQ and has become one of the most influential exchanges worldwide.The NASDAQ was the world’s first electronic stock market, and has since assumed the majority of major trades that had been executed by the over-the-counter (OTC) system of trading.What Makes Up the NASDAQ?In particular, the exchange also features the NASDAQ Composite, which includes almost all stocks listed on the NASDAQ stock market. Along with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DIJA) and S&P 500 Index, this is one of the three most-followed stock market indices in the United States.Overall, the NASDAQ stock market has three different market tiers. This includes the Capital Market, or an equity market for companies that have relatively small levels of market capitalization. The listing requirements for small cap companies are less stringent than for other Nasdaq markets that list larger companies with significantly higher market capitalization.Additionally, the Global Market is made up of stocks that represent the Nasdaq Global Market. The Global Market consists of 1,450 stocks that meet the exchange’s financial and liquidity requirements, and corporate governance standards.Finally, the Global Select Market is a market capitalization-weighted index made up of 1,200 US-based and international stocks that represent the Global Select Market Composite.
Read this Term index is up 45 points after yesterday's -315.35 point decline In the European equity markets, the major indices are rebounding. The UK FTSE is down marginally
German DAX, up 0.5% France's CAC, up 0.7% UK's FTSE 100 down -0.1% Spain's Ibex, up 1.2% Italy's FTSE MIB up 1.0% In the US debt market, US yields are mixed. The yield curve have seen a steepening of late. The 2-10 year spread is back up to 15 basis points after trading as inverted at -8.6 basis points just a few days ago.
US yields are mixed In the European debt market, the benchmark 10 year yields are mostly higher
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China warns Pelosi's reported Taiwan trip will have "consequences"
China warned Thursday it would "take strong measures" if House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) visits Taiwan, as media reports emerged of her upcoming trip this weekend.
Why it matters: Pelosi's trip is reportedly scheduled for this weekend. It would be the first visit by a serving U.S. House speaker since 1997, when Newt Gingrich visited the island nation, which Beijing considers to be part of China.
- Axios could not confirm whether Pelosi is officially travelling to the island. Her office did not immediately respond Thursday morning to a request about her plans.
What they're saying: "If the United States insists on having its own way, China will take strong measures in response to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told reporters, according to Reuters.
- "All possible consequences that arise from this will completely be borne by the U.S. side," he added.
- Beijing opposes any formal interaction between the U.S. and Taiwan, though the U.S. still supports the island militarily and politically.
The other side: The Kuomintang, a major Taiwanese political party, welcomed Pelosi's visit in a tweet Thursday, saying it "hopes to exchange views on matters of mutual interests during the visit."
The big picture: Russia's invasion of Ukraine has raised concerns that China could be studying the Kremlin's invasion for its own military assault against Taiwan, though the democratic island is also taking lessons from Ukraine's response.
Go deeper ... Report: U.S. admiral says China has fully militarized three islands in South China Sea
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Artists and Airbnb team up over short-term rental agreement
Two dozen local arts organizations are urging Austin officials to allow short-term rental companies like Airbnb and Vrbo to directly collect hotel occupancy taxes and fork over the money to the city, a move the groups say could bolster funding for cultural arts programming.
The big picture: A portion of hotel occupancy tax revenue goes toward funding and supporting cultural arts programs, and Airbnb has renewed its push in recent months to streamline the collection.
ZACH Theatre, the VORTEX and Red River Cultural District are among the groups arguing that the move could help them amid declines in hotel bookings and COVID's continued spread.
- "As arts programs in our city continue to endure the negative effects of the pandemic, creating a short-term rental (hotel occupancy) tax ordinance will provide direct funding to community-based arts events that celebrate Austin's culture of creativity," says a draft letter obtained by Axios and addressed to council members and Mayor Steve Adler.
State of play: The state of Texas, city of Houston and other cities have entered into agreements with short-term rental companies, allowing Airbnb and Vrbo to automatically collect and pay occupancy taxes on behalf of hosts.
Yes, but: Austin officials have been reluctant to make the change. Local hosts currently collect hotel occupancy taxes on their own, and arts organizations argue that leaves millions on the table each year.
- Airbnb estimates the city collects between $4-$5 million dollars annually in hotel occupancy tax on short-term rentals, which could balloon to $15-$20 million if streamlined through their sites.
- Those who only host during SXSW, ACL "or otherwise don't have the wherewithal to know exactly what forms to fill out," skip the hotel occupancy tax collection, Airbnb spokesperson Luis Briones told Axios.
- "What we are looking to do is take that whole bureaucracy out of the equation," Briones added.
What they're saying: Arts groups argue that if the city were to form an agreement similar to those already across Texas, Austin could become a more affordable city for artists.
- "One way to help address affordability is to collect that tax and then pay artists and musicians and other working creatives in Austin," Cody Cowan, executive director of the Red River Cultural District, told Axios.
- "We don't have a problem. We have a crisis," Cowan added.
Of note: Airbnb has financially supported the Red River Cultural District and some of the groups that signed onto the letter, according to Cowan.
The other side: The city's Music Commission was on the fence about the plan at a Monday meeting and held off on making a recommendation to City Council as members gather additional information.
- "The corporation doesn't do things to be nice," Commissioner Graham Reynolds said. “What is the profit motive, and why do shareholders support this?"
- Commissioner Scott Strickland urged commissioners to ask more questions, saying he feared that watering down the rules would allow corporations to "come in and buy up a bunch of houses, and then all of a sudden, you've got an entire neighborhood that is sponsored by Airbnb."
Adler told Axios the city should "absolutely try to find a way to recover uncollected tax revenue" from short-term rental units but was noncommittal about the way forward.
- He added that the city needs to balance collecting the tax revenue while "avoiding prejudicial impacts on housing cost and supply that could arise from an unregulated short-term rental market in desirable residential zones and areas."
What to watch: Local arts groups plan to send the letter to City Council in the coming weeks.
The Music Commission moved to take up the short-term rental discussion, along with a possible recommendation to the council, in its May 2 meeting.
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Craft breweries on the pandemic rebound
American craft brewers rebounded from the pandemic with 8% annual growth and 24.8 million barrels of beer sold in 2021, new data shows.
State of beer: The increase easily exceeded the overall beer market, Axios' John Frank writes, which grew 1% in 2021, with taprooms and brewpubs returning to life as public health restrictions eased.
- Craft beer — made by small, independent breweries — is now 13% of the overall beer market, up from 12%, according to a report released this week by the Brewers Association, a national trade group.
- A total of 9,069 breweries were operating nationwide as of the end of last year, and openings exceeded closings nearly four-fold.
Yes, but: Craft beer rebounded in part because it tumbled more than the overall beer market during the pandemic as small brewers struggled to shift to packaging and distributing their beer to compete with mega-brewers like Anheuser-Busch and Molson Coors.
- In 2020, overall beer production fell 3%, while craft dropped 10%.
- Moreover, smaller brewers are expected to face even greater supply chain and inflation pressures looking forward.
Flashback: Chatting at a picnic table at his brewery as the scent of toasty malt wafted through the air, Brian Smittle, founder of South Austin's Thirsty Planet Brewing, told Axios that in early March 2020 — in the pandemic before-times — he had orders for 369 kegs.
- The following week, as SXSW was canceled and the world locked down and radically changed, his keg orders dropped to five.
- That same early March week this year? The company was back up to 302 kegs.
What they're saying: Bart Watson, the Brewers Association's chief economist, expects craft beer production to exceed pre-pandemic levels this year, but not all will make it.
- "Even with a bounce-back year, many breweries are still struggling," he told reporters. "2022 is going to be a make-or-break year for many breweries."
By the numbers: Only three of the top 50 largest craft beer companies are in Texas.
- Yes but: The Texas Craft Brewers Guild has at least 50 members in Central Texas, from Hell or High Water in Liberty Hill to Live Oak Brewing in Del Valle.
With the pandemic easing, the chief challenges to the brewery rebounds are the supply line issues — "getting cans and ingredients" — and building back up their personnel, Charles Vallhonrat, the guild's executive director tells Axios.
The bottom line: The craft beer industry is maturing after remarkable growth since 2010 and facing more competition than ever.
- "It's not the cool kid anymore," Watson said, adding that a mature industry needs to constantly look to reinvent itself.
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Hope springs eternal on Cubs Opening Day
If there's one unofficial holiday in Chicago, it's Opening Day at Wrigley Field.
Why it matters: The Cubs kick off MLB's 2022 season today against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers at 1:20pm.
- For many Chicagoans, nothing rivals the sights, sounds, and smells of the home opener at Wrigley.
Zoom in: It's sensory overload. Vendors barking on Clark Street, a Dixieland band on Addison Street, the bleacher bums lining up on Waveland Avenue.
🏟 Walter Jacobson, the 84-year-old newscaster, has been a Cubs fan since he worked as a batboy on Opening Day in 1952.
- "I remember being in charge of getting foul balls," Jacobson tells Axios. "Hank Sauer came to the plate and sent a pitch up into the net. I ran to catch it and held onto it. The crowd in the box seats cheered. It was a 15-year-old's dream come true."
⚾️ Jerry Pritikin, aka the "Bleacher Preacher" tells Axios, "I went to my first Opener in '47 and watched Hank Greenberg play in his first NL game."
- Pritikin was one of the rowdy Bleacher Bums, known for the tradition of throwing back home runs from visiting teams.
- "The only visiting player home run I caught was Keith Hernández of the Mets, and I threw it back," says Pritikin.
🎟 Eric Williams owns the popular Silver Room in Hyde Park. But his first job was as a street vendor outside Wrigley.
- "I used to scalp tickets and sell sunglasses on the corner of Sheffield and Waveland," Williams tells Axios. "I hold fond memories of being there at Wrigley on those opening spring days."
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How to fake it: The 2022 Chicago Cubs
👋 Hi, Justin here! It's quite possible you will be celebrating today with Cubs fans after not following the team through the off-season.
- If so, here's a quick guide to the 2022 Cubs that will help whether you're drinking beers at Murphy's or talking to co-workers on Zoom.
The big picture: The Cubs are in a rebuild after trading away their big 2016 World Series stars last year for prospects.
- Gone are Rizzo, Bryant, and Báez. It's a sore spot for fans.
- So when a Brewer hits a single up the middle, a well-timed "Javy would have had that" will get nods of approval.
State of play: Despite the rebuild, the Cubs did bring in some interesting new talent.
- This includes pitcher Marcus Stroman, who shows a lot of emotion on the mound.
- He will get fans fired up, and you might too if you shout "STRO!!!!!" when he strikes someone out.
The intrigue: Chicago's best player could be Japanese star rookie Seiya Suzuki.
- His first name is pronounced "Say-Ya," like the Outkast song "Hey Ya."
- Do what you will with that, but don't overdo it. Leave the people wanting more.
Quick take: The Cubs will rely on last year's unofficial closer, Rowan Wick. When he inevitably blows a save, there might be a joke in there?
- "Blow out that wick, this one's over!"
🍻 If all else fails, talk about Wrigleyville's finest: drunk college kids who can't hold their liquor.
Tomorrow: We'll preview the White Sox.
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Des Moines seeks dog park ambassadors
Des Moines is recruiting dog park ambassadors to help keep the shared spaces clean and to make sure visitors follow the rules.
State of play: The gig is unpaid, but those who donate at least 40 hours a year earn a free dog park permit, a $20 value.
- The program has, in recent years, helped provide oversight and guidance at DSM's three municipal dog parks, open daily from 6am-10pm.
Visit the dog parks: Ewing, 4660 Indianola Ave. (Includes a fenced area for dogs 20 pounds or less)
- Reno Memorial, 3325 Hubbell Ave.
- Riverwalk, 1111 Illinois St.
Got the bark for it? Apply.
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Urbandale wants kids to get muddy and creative at new "natural" park
Urbandale is building a "natural playscape" park, which resembles more of the twists and turns of a forest rather than a traditional playground.
Why it matters: The "natural" park encourages kids to be creative and to think on their feet more than they do with the slides and swings they already know, said Jan Herke, director of Urbandale's Parks and Rec.
- Kids may lift logs and build forts with each other. Or they can walk down to the nearby creek and play with the water.
- "This park will change literally every time the child's there," Herke said.
State of play: Barrett Boesen Park is under its first phase of construction, which is set to open this summer on a 7-acre plot of land off 156th and Waterford streets.
- It will include a large wooden climbing structure, sensory tables, loose play areas for sticks and stones and steps to go down to the creek.
Details: The first phase, which lays down the concrete and needed infrastructure like parking and bathrooms, costs $570,000.
- But if the park continues to raise money, Herke said the master plan envisions adding more unique and expansive features, like an obstacle course, rock climbing cave and a bridge to cross the creek.
- She estimates the total cost would be $1.2 million.
The bottom line: By playing and learning in a more natural environment, Herke hopes children will take their experiences and grow up to care about how they treat the outdoors.
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Amir Locke's family and activists vow to push for change after charging decision
Prosecutors' decision to pass on charging the Minneapolis officer who fatally shot Amir Locke during an early morning raid on a downtown apartment is fueling fresh calls to end the use of no-knock warrants.
- "This is not over," Locke's mother, Karen Wells, told reporters Wednesday, as she and national civil rights leaders called for a nationwide ban.
Driving the news: Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said in a joint statement Wednesday that while Locke "should be alive today, and his death is a tragedy," there isn't "sufficient" evidence to pursue criminal charges.
The big picture: Lawmakers, activists and Locke's family say his death underscores the need to ban the tactic and pursue other changes aimed at curbing in-custody deaths.
- Ellison said that while the law didn't allow for criminal charges, the situation shows the need to change police practices to prevent similar deaths in the future.
Flashback: Locke, 22, was shot just seconds after an MPD swat team stormed an apartment in February, conducting a search connected to a St. Paul murder investigation. Video footage suggests Locke had been asleep on the couch.
- Police officials have said the officer who fatally shot Locke made a split-second decision after seeing a gun in his hand.
- Locke's parents have said he legally purchased the firearm to protect himself while he worked as a delivery driver.
What they're saying: "We have to get rid of these no-knock warrants because if it can happen to Amir, it can happen to Breonna Taylor, it can happen to your children, too," Benjamin Crump, an attorney representing Locke's family, told reporters at the National Action Network conference in New York Wednesday.
- Locke's mother, meanwhile, vowed Wednesday to continue to seek justice on her son's behalf, saying she's "disgusted with the city of Minneapolis."
What's happening: Under a new policy in Minneapolis that takes effect Friday, officers must announce themselves at least 20 seconds before entering a premises to execute a search warrant. Exceptions will still be made for high-risk circumstances.
- Similar proposals have been introduced by Minnesota Democrats at the state and federal level.
- "To simply remove this as an option would be safer overall, for all Minnesotans, whether they're our law enforcement officers or residents," said state Rep. Athena Hollins (DFL-St. Paul), who is sponsoring a state-level ban. "It's a tool that no longer serves the purpose that we originally intended."
Yes, but: The proposal is unlikely to move in the GOP-controlled Senate, and Hollins said she's not sure her bill will even get a House floor vote given concerns from some fellow Democrats.
What to watch: The charging decision might not be the end of the legal action surrounding Locke's death.
- The Rev. Al Sharpton said Wednesday that he will petition the U.S. Department of Justice to open a federal investigation into the case.
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Scoop: Digital health firm closes $85M fund
LionBird, a digital health venture capital firm based in the U.S. and Israel, closed its third fund, an $85 million financial pool it'll use to back 15-18 health tech startups, managing partner Edward Michael tells Axios exclusively.
Why it matters: With investor interest in digital health at unprecedented highs, LionBird is just the latest firm to unveil a new fund dedicated entirely to companies at the intersection of health and technology.
Other notable recent fundraising activity includes:
- In January, Andreessen Horowitz launched its fourth and largest-ever Bio Fund, a $1.5 billion sum for startups in medicine, digital health and the life sciences.
- The following month, Arch Venture Partners, a firm known for its contrarian risk-taking philosophy, raised $2.5 billion for its latest fund, called XII.
- And this month, global health care company AmerisourceBergen launched its own venture fund, AB Health Ventures, with $150 million for early-to-mid stage health startups in pharmacy, clinical development and animal health.
Context: Founded in 2012, LionBird backs companies it believes can use technology to demonstrate positive outcomes for patients and providers.
- So far, it has backed roughly 30 startups including New York-based robotic limb technology company Phantom Neuro and Israeli home recovery startup Laguna Health.
- While the firm is chiefly focused on seed investments, it will occasionally participate in a Series A and — every so often — the rare Series B, Michael tells Axios.
Details: This is LionBird's biggest fund yet at nearly three times the size of its second $35 million fund and more than four times the size of its first $20 million fund.
- As part of the deal, LionBird is adding two new partners: Robert Lord, previously co-founder and president at health compliance startup Protenus, and Gal Noyman-Veksler, a health care executive and behavioral researcher who was previously a principal at the firm.
What they're saying: LionBird started out backing a mix of business service and digital health companies, but has increasingly gravitated towards digital health, Michael says.
- "We think the time is right, and we’re excited about all the things we’ve learned from the pandemic," adds Michael.
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Scammers seize on war in Ukraine
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Facebook says it has removed "tens of thousands of accounts, Pages and Groups" around the world for spreading misleading content about the conflict to build audiences and bring in cash.
Why it matters: Scammers have long latched on to breaking news events to post clickbait that can earn them revenue. Russia's Ukraine invasion created an enormous opportunity for bad actors because so much of the content being shared online is video that's harder to moderate.
Details: In a new report released Thursday, security officials at Facebook described incidents in which profiteers used Facebook to lure visitors off-site by posting innocuous content like live gaming videos and popular viral videos, including many from Ukraine.
- Other spammers switched user names repeatedly to trick people into following them. They would then push their followings to other websites off-platform where they could either make ad revenue or sell merchandise.
- Facebook said it also uncovered and took down multiple clusters of compromised accounts that have long been abandoned that suddenly shifted to being run out of Russia during the war, and then began sharing pro-separatist videos as part of paid inauthentic engagement.
The big picture: Facebook said it's continuing to take action against coordinated disinformation campaigns around the war.
- For example, it detected and disrupted a campaign linked to the Belarusian KGB that began posting misinformation about Ukrainian troops surrendering at the beginning of the war.
What to watch: Facebook warns that many actors are moving their disinformation campaigns to platforms outside of Facebook.
- Facebook said it has seen a further spike in email compromise attempts aimed at members of the Ukrainian military by Ghostwriter, a campaign tracked by the security community that targets people through compromised email accounts to gain access to their social media accounts to post disinformation.
- The company also said it foiled an effort to return to Facebook by a network linked to individuals associated with past activity by the Russian Internet Research Agency (IRA). The network had been booted from Facebook in 2020 but has resurfaced posting disinformation on its own websites, posing as a civil-rights NGO.
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WOWK) – The FBI Pittsburgh field office is warning parents and caregivers to be on their guard amid a rise in sextortion scheme incidents targeting teenage boys.
The FBI says they have received an increased number of reports claiming adults are posing as “age appropriate females” and coercing young boys through social media to share sexual images and videos and then extorting money from them.
According to the FBI, sextortion usually begins with an adult contacting a minor over “any online platform,” such as games, apps, or social media, to meet and chat.
In this particular wave of scams, federal investigators have found the predator poses as a young girl, deceives and manipulates the victim, usually a young male between the ages of 14 and 17 years old, to engage in “explicit activity” via video. The scammer then secretly records that video and threatens to post it online unless the victim pays them a certain amount.
The FBI says the crime of an adult coercing a child to produce child sexual abuse material also carries heavy penalties, which can include up to a life sentence for the offender.
“These are not the traditional child predators that are just looking for more explicit images. They’re looking for money,” says FBI Pittsburgh Special Agent in Charge Mike Nordwall. “We want parents and caregivers to talk with their kids about schemes like this. Education is key to stopping these individuals and sparing our children the shame, fear and confusion they feel when they’re caught in this cycle. We want kids to know that if someone they’ve met on social media starts asking for videos and photos and eventually money, that person should be reported.”
Children who are victimized by predators often feel embarrassed, which prevents them from coming forward. However, agents say being willing to come forward and report the incident can help law enforcement identify predators and prevent the offender from committing more sexual exploitation crimes against the victim and others potential victims.
The FBI shared these tips that parents can use to help protect their children, as well as themselves, online:
- Be selective about what you share online, especially personal information and passwords. A predator could learn a lot of information about you or your children if your social media accounts are open to everyone.
- Be wary of anyone you encounter for the first time online. Block or ignore messages sent from strangers.
- Know that videos and photos are NOT proof that a person is who they claim to be. People can pretend to be anyone or anything online.
- If you meet someone on a game or app and they ask you to start talking to them on a different platform, be suspicious.
- Encourage your children to report any suspicious behavior to a trusted adult.
If you think you or someone you know is a victim of sextortion, the FBI recommends following these steps:
- Contact your local FBI field office, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) at at www.ic3.gov. or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-the-lost or Cybertipline.org. To find the contact information for your local FBI Field office, visit www.fbi.gov.
- Do not delete anything before law enforcement is able to view it.
- Tell law enforcement everything about the encounters you had online; they say it may be embarrassing, but the information is necessary to find the offender.
The FBI says its Internet Crime Complaint Center received more than 18,000 sextortion-related complaints in 2021, in which victims lost more than a combined $13.6 million.
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This will allow an opportunity on how to handle emergency calls involving these incendiary weapons with its immediate destruction with less effect from damage done at such a high magnitude like that used to. I personally feel that fire safety procedures would be better managed where the fire service could take action that may limit its adoption, however. For some incriminates involving those fire fry chemical agents for safety would prove itself overly complicated, the amount in which there exist in our global culture to cause problems GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The nonprofit Alternatives in Motion joined FOX 17 to discuss the 26th annual Wheel Run Together 5K.
Students of the Doctorate in Physical Therapy program at Grand Valley State University organized the fundraiser to raise money to support Alternatives in Motion and their mission to enhance independence through access to mobility equipment.
A new wheelchair will easily cost hundreds of dollars, and they can quickly get above a thousand if they're more specialized.
Those high costs inspired nonprofit group Alternatives in Motion to hold a 5K race to raise money for those who need mobility equipment.
Erica Dowdell and Coleen Davis from Alternatives in Motion joined us on our morning show to tell us more about the nonprofit and the 26th annual Wheel Run Together 5K they're putting on this weekend.
The Wheel Run Together 5K run, walk or roll event is happening on April 9 at 8 a.m. on the Grand Valley State University Allendale campus.
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(The Hill) – A new study in Israel has found that the fourth dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine improves protection against infection and severe COVID-19; however, protection against confirmed infection appears to be short-lived.
The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Tuesday, found that the effectiveness against COVID-19 infection in the fourth week after receiving the fourth dose was lower when compared to protection after the third dose of the vaccine.
It added that protection against severe illness did not wane during the six weeks after the fourth dose was administered and found that the rate of confirmed infection in the fourth week after was lower than that in the group with three vaccine doses.
However, the study added that protection against infection waned in later weeks.
Israel was the first country to begin administering a fourth dose. The study, conducted by the Sheba Medical Center, included more than 1.25 million vaccinated people in Israel from Jan. 10 to March 2.
It included those who were 60 years of age or older and had received three doses of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at least four months before. It took place as the omicron variant led to a winter surge of coronavirus cases around the world.
The study also noted that the omicron variant is genetically divergent from the ancestral SARS-CoV-2 strain for which the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine was tailored.
It added that the findings suggest that the protection against confirmed infection with the omicron variant is at its highest level in the fourth week after vaccination, after which the efficacy of the booster decreases by the eighth week.
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CENTRAL NEW YORK (WUTR/WFXV?WPNY) – As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. It first originated in a poem written by Thomas Tusser called A Hundred Good Points of Husbandry, in 1557. That version looks like this: “Sweet April showers Do spring May flowers.” Although April isn’t the rainiest month in CNY and the answer may surprise you.
Average rainfall amounts for each month were calculated using climate normals from 1991 to 2020 and the results show that October is the rainiest month on average with a total of 4.67 inches of rain. The second highest is May with an average total of 4.46 inches, then July at 4.25in, June at 4.2in, September at 3.95in, and finally April at 3.72 inches, though it’s also tied with November for the 6th rainiest month.
Now if April isn’t bringing as much rain to CNY, what is causing flowers to bloom in May? In short, it’s a complicated mix of factors that make each year’s bloom unique, not only in variety but in profusion and timing as well. Some of these factors include how much rainfall we receive and how early in the season we get it, how much sunlight and how strong it is, and the warming of temperatures throughout the month.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Senate is expected to confirm Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on Thursday, securing her place as the first Black woman on the high court and giving President Joe Biden a bipartisan endorsement for his historic pick.
Three Republican senators have said they will support Jackson, including Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitt Romney of Utah.
Many Republicans have accused Jackson of issuing lenient sentences in child exploitation cases when she was a judge.
Romney rejected those accusations, saying Jackson’s judicial approach is “within the mainstream.”
While the vote will be far from the overwhelming bipartisan confirmations for Breyer and other justices in decades past, it will still be a significant bipartisan accomplishment for Biden in the narrow 50-50 Senate after GOP senators aggressively worked to paint Jackson as too liberal.
If confirmed, Jackson would replace Justice Stephen Breyer when he retires this summer, after the end of the court’s current term.
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A boil water advisory has been issued for some customers of St. Landry Parish Water Works District 3.
According to the water system, the advisory, issued Thursday, April 7, will be in place for Area A/Route 1 until further notice.
The advisory includes customers in the areas of Highway 743, Emonet Drive, Nezat Road, Toulouse Road and Boudar Lane.
Officials will update when the boil advisory has been lifted.
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HARRISBURG, Ill., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clearwave Fiber announced plans to expand the company's ultra-fast, state-of-the art, all-fiber Internet network into residential neighborhoods in Harrisburg and Herrin, IL. The company began serving businesses in Southern Illinois in 1996, and the expansion into residential areas is part of Clearwave Fiber's long-term goal to bring the most advanced and fastest Internet available in the world to more than 500,000 homes and businesses across the United States by 2027.
Clearwave Fiber's Midwest President, Byron Cantrall, stressed the importance of the company's investment to consumers and the broader local community. "We are committed to providing underserved communities with the high-speed connectivity that is essential for families, businesses, and local economies; without these essential services, many of the communities we are targeting will struggle to survive," said Cantrall. "We are excited to extend services to Harrisburg, and we look forward to becoming long-term partners to the community."
Featuring gigabit download and upload speeds, Clearwave Fiber will bring ten times more speed to consumer doorsteps at a time when fast, reliable Internet is becoming increasingly critical to modern households.
"The City of Harrisburg is excited to see Clearwave Fiber installing residential services to our community," stated Harrisburg Mayor John McPeek. "Harrisburg's movement forward to becoming a more desirable place to live and work will only be increased through our residents' access to high-quality, reliable fiber services – made possible through this investment. We are proud to see Harrisburg moving forward and with it Clearwave Fiber's service region."
"We welcome Clearwave's investment in our community and are looking forward to the enhancements that fiber can bring," added Herrin Mayor Steve Frattini. "This technology will help our residents and businesses keep pace with today's increasing connectivity demands."
For many consumers, Internet touches every facet of daily life. Remote work, telehealth, and virtual learning all require robust, reliable connections. A 2021 study by Deloitte indicated that 55% of U.S. households include one or more remote workers, and 43% include at least one household member attending virtual classes.
Clearwave Fiber is slated to begin construction within the next 60 days. For more information, visit clearwave.com/home.
About Clearwave Fiber Midwest
Clearwave Fiber is an Internet service provider based in Savannah, GA that operates a more than 2,000 route-mile fiber network serving cities across the Midwest and Southeast regions of the United States. Delivering advanced telecommunications solutions with an emphasis on exceptional customer care and community engagement, they provide fiber to business, enterprise, and residential customers in more than 90 municipalities in Illinois, including Harrisburg, Marion, Carbondale, and Eldorado.
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They’ve arrived just when life seemed good again.
Cold and flu germs, which nearly vanished for two years, are roaring back, according to doctors and federal disease-trackers.
As we do less masking and more hugging and handshaking, “there is greater transmission of viruses,” said Dr. Jorge Salinas, hospital epidemiologist for Stanford Health Care.
To be sure, COVID-19 is still spreading.
But other long-lost ailments are catching up. At schools, “it’s not COVID,” said Salinas. “Everybody has a cough and one thing or another.”
For a long time, masks and social distancing did a bang-up job of protecting us. But now we’ve gotten casual. I know this to be true because, as I type this, a big box of Kleenex is my one and only friend.
It’s not just me: We’re all heading back to our regular haunts, rediscovering the kind of liberation that comes with a fully-booked vaccine card.
“People are moving around more,” sharing their germs with others, said UC San Francisco infectious disease expert Dr. Peter Chin-Hong.
Several other things are driving the trend, he said.
This year’s flu vaccine was a flop. There was a mismatch between the strains of virus in the vaccine and what’s circulating, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The 2021-2022 flu shots were only 16% effective at reducing a person’s chance of getting a mild or moderate infection – compared to some prior years, where rates reached as high as 50% or 60%.
While the nation’s overall flu activity has begun to decline, it remains elevated or is increasing in certain regions, including parts of the West.
Secondly, we’re back to touching everything again. It was reassuring when COVID research showed it wasn’t necessary to wash mail and groceries. But – surprise! — cold-causing rhinoviruses are more hardy than coronaviruses. They can live on surfaces for longer. And they’re tougher to wash off your hands.
Finally, our immune systems have forgotten what these routine viruses look like.
“We’ve been in ‘COVID country’ for the last two years,” said Chin-Hong. “So we don’t have as much immunity to any of these other things.“
After spending nearly 28 months being panicked at the first sign of any sickness, it’s unsettling to experience a drippy nose, stuffy head, coughs and sneezes. Since COVID-19 and the flu share similar symptoms, the only way to know which one you have is to take a COVID test, the CDC says.
Over time, society will readjust to this higher risk of perfectly ordinary ailments, doctors said. It’s part of regaining some semblance of normality.
But COVID taught us some lessons that may help reduce transmission of these routine and annoying germs, said Salinas and Chin-Hong. For instance, our buildings are better ventilated. We’ve learned it’s important to socially distance — even stay home — when you’re sick.
That mask? Don’t toss it yet.
“I hope our culture changes,” said Chin-Hong. “Wearing a mask when you have even mild symptoms – that’s good for all of us.
“I hope that’s the legacy of the last few years.”
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BENGALURU, India, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Stream Video is the next big thing in digital commerce, with leading analysts predicting a twenty-percent (20%) global share of all e-commerce over the next three (3) years. GoSwirl and Ascension Performance Media have formalized a partnership to expand the Swirl Live-Stream Video Platform in the United States and North American markets.
GoSwirl's platform sets the standard for live-stream video capability and scalability. Across Asia, Swirl® powers many of the largest ecommerce businesses across retail, entertainment and telecommunications. Ascension Performance Media™ supports and integrates live stream commerce into any existing digital business, from technology implementation, content strategy and celebrity live host recruitment.
"Video is the next frontier for ecommerce and Live Stream Video is changing everything," said Spencer Chesman, CEO of Ascension Performance Media LLC. "Too many ecommerce companies are playing by the old rules. Audiences will move on if they don't."
Global projections for online video consumption sit between seventy and eighty percent (70%-80%) yet most digital firms have an antiquated approach to driving sales through video.
"We see a true digital marketing revolution happening in Asia with Live Stream Video shopping. The North American market is far less developed and ripe for early adopters to become leaders in this critical medium," says Kaizad Hansotia, CEO of Swirl®. "In two years this will be a crowded space. Right now is the moment to act on a live stream strategy as I see Live Commerce being a $100Bn opportunity in US alone."
Ascension Performance Media™ and Swirl® are now available in North America to support live-stream shopping for leading businesses across all digital industries.
ABOUT SWIRL
SWIRL is a premier enterprise grade Live Shopping SaaS platform that powers digital brands with storytelling and hyper engagement to boost sales and shorten the path to purchase. It uses video as a backbone to power real-time virtual shopping – helping brands bridge the online-offline gap.
ABOUT ASCENSION PERFORMANCE MEDIA™
Ascension Performance Media is the US channel partner for SWIRL, supporting the local needs of their US clients. APM secures live on-screen talent for SWIRL events via its proprietary roster of celebrity hosts. The hosts are specially trained to entertain viewers while presenting and promoting products available for sale during the livestream event. APM also performs studio services to support live events.
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By KEVIN FREKING
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate will take up legislation Thursday to end normal trade relations with Russia and ban the importation of its oil, ratcheting up the U.S. response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine amid reports of atrocities. Both bills have languished in the Senate.
“It’s a big, big deal that we are finally getting them done,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday. “Now, I wish this could have happened sooner, but after weeks of talks with the other side, it’s important that we have found a path forward.”
It’s been three weeks since the House passed the trade suspension measure that paves the way for President Joe Biden to enact higher tariffs on certain Russian imports. At the time, the legislation was billed as sending a message to Russian President Vladimir Putin and his allies about the economic isolation Russia will face for invading Ukraine.
The House vote in mid-March came one day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Congress in a virtual speech that “new packages of sanctions are needed constantly every week until the Russian military machine stops.”
“They cannot just go kill a bunch of people, destroy cities, kill women and children, and then go back and have business as usual,” Ukrainian-born U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz, a Republican from Indiana, said as the trade bill was debated in the House.
Reports of civilians being tortured and killed in Ukraine, with streets on the outskirts of Kyiv being strewn with corpses, had some lawmakers this week questioning why the Senate had not yet taken action on the bill.
“What I’m telling the senators is that all this foot-dragging in the face of the atrocities that everybody saw this weekend is just really beyond imagination,” said Sen. Ron Wyden, the Democratic chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.
House lawmakers concurred.
“It sends a message of weakness,” said Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, on the Senate’s inaction. “It seemed like a pretty bipartisan, easy thing to do, just like not importing Russia energy, so it’s disappointing.”
There is overwhelming support for suspending preferential trade treatment for Russia. But Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has objected to speedy consideration of the bill over concerns that its language on who can be sanctioned for human rights abuses is too broad, leaving it ripe for abuse. He blocked a request for a voice vote on the bill, which requires consent from all 100 senators. Schumer opted to let senators work it out rather than chew up floor time to overcome the filibuster.
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., said, practically speaking, the impact of the delay on the trade bill is minimal “because there’s virtually no trade right now coming in from Russia.” Still, he said passage is important.
“Messaging is important here and showing action is important,” Cardin said. “You’ve got the Ukrainians on the battlefield every day. The least we can do is get these bills passed.”
Sen. John Thune, the No. 2 Republican in the Senate, said the delay in the Senate was hard to explain. But he placed the onus on Schumer.
“I think part of it really is just having leadership in the Senate that is going to manage the floor and is willing to do what it takes to get this thing done,” Thune said. “If this had been a priority, I think it would have been done.”
Democrats counter that going the route Thune suggested requires dedicating precious floor time for a bill that passed 424-8 in the House.
Rep. Kevin Brady, the ranking Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over trade, said it was important for Schumer to get senators together and get the bill passed.
“We’ve been watching these atrocities. America needs to weigh in now and stop funding the war,” Brady said. “President Zelenskyy asked a month ago for this and here we are — still fussing around.”
The House also passed the oil ban about a month ago. The bill would codify restrictions on Russian oil that Biden has already put in place through executive action.
Schumer said Putin needed to be held accountable for what he said were war crimes against Ukraine. He also said Putin was guilty of genocide.
“Formally revoking normal trade relations with Russia is precisely the right thing for the Senate to do because it will land another huge blow to Putin’s economy,” Schumer said. “It’s a key part of any strategy for holding Putin accountable for his savage attacks on innocent civilians.”
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Funding to Enable Continued Development of Precision Metagenomics Advancing Platform
SALT LAKE CITY, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDbyDNA, the company revolutionizing the use of Precision Metagenomics, has been awarded a second year of funding by MRIGlobal to continue participation in the "Detect It with Gene Editing Technologies" (DIGET) program for the United States Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). IDbyDNA is in collaboration with Mammoth Biosciences, Draper Laboratory, University of California-San Francisco and Toolbox Medical Innovations on the MRIGlobal-led team. As part of this initiative, IDbyDNA is contributing to the development of a massively multiplexed device to provide the military with rapid infectious disease testing for potential use in diagnostics and biosurveillance.
"We are excited by the progress we've made to-date and this second round of support will allow further development of capabilities that focus on analyzing more complex data," said Neil Gunn, CEO of IDbyDNA. "Our goal is to leverage our expertise in precision metagenomics to produce a durable, next-generation device that is battlefield tested and ready for more robust and improved diagnostic testing of infectious disease threats, including emerging pathogens."
A goal of the program is to develop a lab-based massively multiplexed detection (MMD) platform capable of screening clinical and environmental samples for more than 1,000 targets simultaneously. CRISPR-based assays detect the presence of genome sequences. IDbyDNA's bioinformatic expertise provides analysis with an easy-to-use interface and software that powers the data analytics to determine what pathogens are present. Tapping into the power and breadth of IDbyDNA's analytics pipeline, thousands of pathogen detection results can be processed nearly instantaneously. The intuitive device interface allows the user to quickly initiate testing and easily review results without formal training in microbiology.
For more information about IDbyDNA and its pathogen detection solutions, visit www.idbydna.com.
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About IDbyDNA
IDbyDNA is driving a paradigm shift in infectious disease testing by democratizing the power of precision metagenomics, delivering precise insights for better health. Explify®* data analytics enable laboratories to detect and profile microorganisms from any specimen in a scalable, intuitive way at genomic-level resolution. Our industry-leading expertise in microbial genomics delivers complete infection profiles for infectious disease testing and pathogen surveillance. For more information, visit http://www.idbydna.com.
*For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.
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By ADAM SCHRECK and ANDREA ROSA
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine told residents of its industrial heartland to leave while they still can and urged Western nations to send “weapons, weapons, weapons” Thursday after Russian forces withdrew from the shattered outskirts of Kyiv to regroup for an offensive in the country’s east.
Russia’s six-week-old invasion failed to take Ukraine’s capital quickly and achieve what Western countries say was President Vladimir Putin’s initial aim of ousting the Ukrainian government. Russia’s focus is now on the Donbas, a mostly Russian-speaking region in eastern Ukraine.
In Brussels, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba urged NATO to provide more weapons and help his war-torn country prevent further alleged atrocities like those reported in Kyiv’s northern outskirts. Ukrainian authorities are working to identify hundreds of bodies found in Bucha and other towns after Russian troops withdrew and to document evidence of possible war crimes.
“My agenda is very simple. … it’s weapons, weapons and weapons,” Kuleba said as he arrived at NATO headquarters for talks with the military organization’s foreign ministers.
“The more weapons we get and the sooner they arrive in Ukraine, the more human lives will be saved,” he said.
The Western alliance is striving to avoid actions that might pull any of its 30 members directly into the war. Still, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg urged member nations to send Ukraine more weapons, and not just defensive arms.
Western countries have provided Ukraine with portable anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons, but they have been reluctant to supply aircraft, tanks or any equipment that Ukrainian troops would have to be trained to use.
Asked what more his country was seeking, Kuleba listed planes, land-based missiles, armored vehicles and air defense systems.
Moscow announced more than a week ago that it planned to concentrate its forces in the east, and they have largely withdrawn from Kyiv and the north. Growing numbers of Putin’s troops, along with mercenaries, have been reported moving into the Donbas, where Russia-backed separatists have fought Ukrainian forces for eight years and control two areas.
Ahead of its Feb. 24 invasion, Moscow recognized the Luhansk and Donetsk areas as independent states. Military analysts have said Putin could be seeking to expand into government-controlled territory.
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk urged civilians to evacuate to safer regions before it was too late.
“Later, people will come under fire, and we won’t be able to do anything to help them,” Vereshchuk said.
She said Ukraine and Russian officials agreed to establish 10 civilian evacuation routes from Donetsk, Luhansk and the Zaporizhzhia region. She said residents would be able to seek safety in the cities of Zaporizhzhia in southeast Ukraine and Bakhmut in the east.
The change of Russia’s focus brought relief to Chernihiv, a city near Ukraine’s northern border with Belarus that was encircled and cut off for weeks,
The departed troops left behind twisted buildings and traumatized residents, who clambered over rubble and passed cars destroyed by the fighting. Dozens of people lined up for food, diapers and medicine Thursday at a shattered school now serving as an aid-distribution point.
The blackboard in one classroom was chalked, “Wednesday the 23rd of February – class work.” Russia invaded Ukraine the next day, besieging Chernihiv as its troops tried to sweep south towards the capital.
“At last we can bring food,” said Viktiriia Veruha, who was distributing aid at the school. “We can now bring food, medicine, and we can evacuate people from Chernihiv, which is also very important.”
Tatiana Nesterenko, who left the city and crossed to Medyka in Poland, joined more than 4.3 million refugees who have million Ukraine since the war started.
“We spent 40 days in a basement,” she said. ”Our home was destroyed by an airstrike. … Many people are homeless now, and there were a lot of victims. There was no help, no volunteers for us. We extinguished the fire by ourselves.”
Britain’s defense ministry said Thursday that Russia was targeting the “line of control” between Ukrainian-held and rebel-controlled areas in the Donbas with artillery and airstrikes and hitting infrastructure targets around Ukraine to wear down the Ukrainian defense.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said it struck fuel storage sites around the cities of Mykolaiv, Zaporozhe, Kharkiv and Chuguev overnight using cruise missiles fired from ships in the Black Sea.
A Ukrainian naval vessel caught fire under unclear circumstances in the besieged port city of Mariupol, satellite photos analyzed Thursday by The Associated Press show. The images from Planet Labs PBC appear to show the Ukrainian command ship Donbas burning at the Sea of Azov port on Wednesday afternoon as a nearby building also burned.
A cause for the fire remained unclear.
Mariupol has experienced some of the war’s greatest deprivations. Russian forces are fighting street by street to capture the city; doing so would allow Russia to secure a continuous land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which Moscow seized from Ukraine in 2014.
Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boichenko said more than 5,000 civilians have been killed during weeks of Russian bombardment and street fighting, including 210 children. British defense officials said 160,000 people remained trapped in the city, which had a prewar population of 430,000.
Oleksandr Shputun, spokesman for the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, reported Thursday that Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, remained blockaded near the Donbas. He said Russian forces also were carrying out “brutal measures” in the southern Kherson region, which they hold.
The International Criminal Court has opened an investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine. In areas north of the capital, Ukrainian officials gathered evidence of Russian atrocities amid signs Moscow’s troops killed people indiscriminately before retreating.
Ukrainian authorities said the bodies of least 410 civilians were found in towns around Kyiv, victims of what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has portrayed as a Russian campaign of murder, rape, dismemberment and torture. Some victims were apparently shot at close range or died with their hands bound.
Western officials warned that similar atrocities were likely to have taken place in other areas occupied by Russian troops. Zelenskyy accused Russian forces of trying to cover up war crimes in areas still under their control, “afraid that the global anger over what was seen in Bucha would be repeated.”
“We have information that the Russian troops have changed tactics and are trying to remove the dead people, the dead Ukrainians, from the streets and cellars of territory they occupied,” he said in a nighttime video address. “This is only an attempt to hide the evidence and nothing more.”
The Kremlin insists its troops have committed no war crimes and alleged the Ukrainians staged the images of brutality coming out of Bucha, where piles of body bags were getting taken to a facility for identification and investigation.
Two former German government ministers have submitted a criminal complaint with federal prosecutors seeking the opening of a war crimes probe against Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin and Russian military personnel.
The pair want to use national laws allowing for the prosecution in Germany of individuals accused of serious crimes committed elsewhere.
Lawyer Nikolaos Gazeas, who compiled the 140-page criminal complaint on their behalf, cited a report Thursday by news weekly Der Spiegel that said Germany’s foreign intelligence agency had intercepted radio messages between Russian soldiers discussing the killings of civilians in Bucha.
Gazeas said parallel probes in multiple jurisdictions made sense and could be mutually reinforcing. Members of the U.S. House late Wednesday overwhelmingly passed legislation calling for a federal government report on evidence of war crimes committed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
In reaction to the alleged atrocities, the U.S. announced sanctions against Putin’s two adult daughters and said it is toughening penalties against Russian banks. Britain banned investment in Russia and pledged to end its dependence on Russian coal and oil by the end of the year.
The European Union is also expected to take additional punitive measures, including an embargo on Russian coal.
Zelenskyy said the sanctions would not be effective unless they included a ban on Russian oil imports, on which Europe relies heavily. He said the West’s sanctions on Russia so far “can’t be called commensurate to the evil the world saw in Bucha” and elsewhere.
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Rosa reported from Chernihiv, Ukraine. Oleksandr Stashevskyi and Cara Anna in Bucha, Ukraine, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Ukraine, and Associated Press journalists around the world contributed to this report.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says more government regulation is needed to police the proliferation of cryptocurrency and other digital assets and to ward off fraudulent and illicit transactions.
In practice, one result would be that users would get documentation of their crypto dealings for use in filing their taxes.
“Taxpayers should receive the same type of tax reporting on digital asset transactions that they receive for transactions in stocks and bonds, so that they have the information they need to report their income to the IRS,” Yellen said in remarks prepared for delivery Thursday at American University.
It was to be Yellen’s first speech about cryptocurrency since President Joe Biden signed an executive order on digital assets in March.
The administration’s action follows several high-profile examples of alleged cryptocurrency laundering and fraud this year. In February, the Justice Department announced its largest-ever financial seizure — more than $3.6 billion — and the arrests of a couple accused of conspiring to launder billions of dollars in cryptocurrency stolen from the 2016 hack of a virtual currency exchange.
And in March, federal regulators accused two siblings of defrauding thousands of investors out of $124 million in unregistered securities offerings involving a digital token.
“To the extent there are gaps, we will make policy recommendations, including assessment of potential regulatory actions and legislative changes,” Yellen said in her remarks.
Biden’s executive order on government oversight of cryptocurrency urges the Federal Reserve to explore whether the central bank should create its own digital currency and directs the Treasury Department and other federal agencies to study the impact of cryptocurrency on financial stability and national security.
As banks and other traditional financial firms become more involved in digital asset markets, Yellen said, “regulatory frameworks will need to appropriately reflect the risks of these new activities.”
The use of cryptocurrency and other digital assets have exploded in recent years. Surveys show that roughly 16% of adult Americans — or 40 million people — have invested in cryptocurrencies. And 43% of men age 18 to 29 have put their money into cryptocurrency.
“Our regulatory frameworks should be designed to support responsible innovation while managing risks – especially those that could disrupt the financial system and economy,” Yellen said.
Lawmakers and administration officials have also voiced concerns that Russia may be using cryptocurrency to avoid the impact of the avalanche of sanctions imposed on banks, oligarchs and the energy industry in the past weeks due to the invasion of Ukraine. But Treasury officials and cryptocurrency experts have said crypto is not a workaround for sanctions.
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Quest's digital advisory service established in response to exponential growth of NFT and other digital assets, creating unprecedented demand for solutions to complex IP issues in nascent environment.
RYE, N.Y., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Patent Research Corporation (OTCQB: QPRC) ("Quest" or "Company") an intellectual property asset management company, today announced the launch of Digital IP Advisors Inc. ("DIPA"), an intellectual property advisory service for innovators that create, acquire, use and trade in NFTs, cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.
An extension of Quest's suite of value-add IP asset management services, DIPA offers a single solution to those transacting in and around cutting-edge digital assets such as NFTs. The intersection of smart contracts, blockchain and other new digital assets with established IP regimes has complex implications for creators, traders and investors. DIPA's mission is to be a seasoned partner to whom stakeholders can turn to understand and navigate the dynamic landscape.
On the launch, Quest CEO Jon Scahill commented, "As the law adapts to IP in the digital age, operators in the Web3 and metaverse ecosystem are eager to understand the implications on ownership, licensure, infringement, enforcement and monetization. Stakeholders need a trusted and savvy advisor. With decades of experience, we are in a unique position to offer guidance on novel issues that creators and investors face managing their digital assets and associated IP rights in this rapidly evolving landscape."
This news comes in the wake of a very busy 12 months for Quest, including securing a capital facility of up to $27.0 million in acquisition funds, acquiring multiple patent portfolios and launching several high-profile licensing campaigns.
For more information on Digital IP Advisors, visit their website at www.DigitalipAdvisors.com or follow them on Twitter @DIPA_inc.
Digital IP Advisors Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quest Patent Research Corporation, a New York City based Intellectual Property ("IP") licensing and commercialization company. The Company acquires and manages IP rights from a variety of sources, including large and small corporations, universities and other IP owners. Quest specializes in both mature and emerging technologies, delivering a suite of value-add financial, strategic and legal resources to efficiently monetize IP throughout the full commercialization lifecycle. Quest trades on the OTCQB Venture Market for early stage and developing U.S. and international companies.
Learn more at www.QPRC.com and on Twitter @QPRC
Statements made in this press release include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "plan," "should," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," or comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are inherently subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties, many of which the Company cannot predict with accuracy and some of which the Company might not even anticipate, and involve factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or suggested. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements and are advised to consider the factors listed above together with the additional factors under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, as may be supplemented or amended by the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement forward-looking statements that become untrue because of subsequent events, new information or otherwise.
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Ovidiu Hrin and Silvia Hrin are co-founders of the Timisoara, Romania–based Synopsis™, which Ovidiu explains “was spawned out of a strong belief in doing good work, analyzing beyond the surface, provoking thought, touching peoples hearts, and educating and exploring new ways in visual culture.”
Ovidiu is also a maven for Romania’s design history, and shares his research in the Romanian design magazine FOI on the topic of the first 50 years of the Romanian poster (1880–1937) and agitation and political propaganda (1940s–1950s).
His motivation? “All the information is splattered all over the place through various books, magazines, reviews, articles, online archives from different time periods and countries—but there is no resource gathering all this input into one coherent view.” So, I asked him to provide a brief introduction to this wealth of little-known material.
What is the most important characteristic that distinguishes Romanian poster design from other European countries?
While trying to grow in tandem with other countries at the beginning of the 20th century, we have to take into consideration the fact that Romania was still a very new country with quite a lot of identity issues, which can be clearly seen throughout Romanian art, architecture, lifestyle and critical assessments of the times (1885–1930). For example, until the mid-’30s Romania was among the less-favored countries of the grand international exhibitions, where occasionally a journal would find its topics by searching for “extravagant” events happening in this “less-civilized” part of Europe. … But despite that fact, Romania still pleasantly surprised the world in 1937 at the Exposition Universelle de Paris. I think that a Romanian poster design style has still yet to be developed, as we have lost the good start we had in 1937 by being interrupted with WW2, after being bled creatively dry by one of the harshest socialist regimes in Eastern Europe. This is actually the drive behind my study, to see if there are some (minute) characteristics of the Romanian poster (old and new) which can be considered as authentic voice.
I notice in the examples you’ve sent me that there is a mixture of different continental design styles, from art nouveau to deco and lesser-known approaches. Was there a leader or grand master of Romanian design at that time?
Between 1890–1940, there were quite a few brilliant poster masters, but many of them worked outside Romanian borders, like Hugo D’Alesi, Jean de Paleologu (PAL), Michel Simonidi, Sigismund Maur. In my opinion the leader in Romanian poster design is Petre Grant (Pierre Grand)—a Romanian graphic artist schooled in engineering in Paris, who specialized in posters, graphics for books and advertising. He was awarded with gold medals at Bruxelles, Paris and New York exhibitions. It is his posters which won the Grand Prix at the Romanian Pavilion at the Universal Exhibition in Paris.
Is graphic design taken as seriously as a cultural resource in other Eastern European countries with a similar past?
East European countries like Czechoslovakia, Poland and Russia—where the poster is deeply engrained into the cultures—stand out, and I am afraid that the Romanian poster has yet to reach such a level of confidence. For example, at some point the Hungarian poster and the Romanian poster used pretty much the same visual language, but after the ’60s the Hungarian poster took a far leap into developing its own style (defined by photomontage most of the time, inducing a double-meaning visual language), and they managed to slowly set themselves apart from that raw, Communist-inherited, slightly amateurish afterwar communication style which the Romanian poster—generally speaking—still has. But I am hopeful for the next 20 years of the Romanian poster because people are becoming slowly interested in our graphic heritage. Initiatives like Graphic Front or FOI magazine are doing a great job in archiving and talking about these issues related to our past.
How did World War II change the look (and role) of the poster and graphic design in your country?
The Romanian poster was barely “starting to sing” with its own voice when it was short-circuited by the start of the war and everything else that followed. The postwar poster that was created until the mid ’50s usually revealed a general lack of innovation; graphic styles, themes and iconography followed almost blindly a simplified Soviet-induced style. The visual language spoken in those posters, which at its best can be classified as being on the verge of amateur, will become a second nature for generations to come, and had severe repercussions on the evolution of the Romanian poster.
What impact, if any, did the poster have on the politics of the era?
Posters were used intensively for propaganda means during and after the war. An interesting fact is that at the beginning of the war, Romania joined the Axis forces, so there were pro-German posters. After 1943 Romania joined the Allies and the posters were switched, inspired by (sometimes even copying) Russian propaganda visuals.
After the war, Romania was under Soviet occupation for several years. During this time, the party propaganda posters were heavily used—most of them used illustration, accompanied by simple and short slogans, as a high percentage of the population, mostly the peasants, was still illiterate. The posters—along with every form of art—were taken under state supervision and thoroughly controlled.
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General Motors (GM) is a well-known manufacturer of cars and trucks in the United States. I am bullish on the stock.
On a psychological level, it’s not easy for many people to buy stocks near their 12-month lows. It can feel gut-wrenching, as if you’re deliberately jumping into quicksand.
GM stock currently fits that description. It takes a certain mindset and strong stomach to entertain this stock at its current share price, even though General Motors is an automotive giant that’s been around for decades.
Maybe you haven’t developed those muscles, but if you’re going to test the waters with any company, it might as well be an American icon that has stood the test of time, like General Motors.
Fear in the Air
Don’t get the wrong idea. The last thing you’ll want to do is jump into a troubled trade without delving into the reasons why GM stock is down. Otherwise, you could end up getting trapped with “dead money” on your hands.
The first step is to assess the damage. After topping out at around $64 in November 2021, and then again in January 2022, GM stock embarked on a prolonged, painful slide. Recently, the stock fell to $40 and change.
Okay, so we’re not talking about the COVID-19 pandemic low of $18 here. Yet, GM stock is still near its 52-week low, so there’s definitely fear in the air.
Fear can lead to rare bargains in the financial markets, though. Consider that General Motors’ trailing 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently 5.9. If that’s not an irresistible bargain, then what would be?
Even if your contrarian instincts are tingling now, let’s not get ahead of ourselves. Informed investors must ask: What prompted the GM share-price drawdown in the first place?
We could cite a number of contributing factors, such as the U.S. Federal Reserve raising the Fed funds rate. This will dis-incentivize auto loans, and that’s certainly problematic for American automakers like General Motors.
Is this factor, by itself, a reason to shun GM stock? Not really, as the financial markets have likely already priced in the rising Fed funds rate. It’s practically a done deal that the Federal Reserve will raise that rate at each and every FOMC meeting this year.
In other words, the rate-hike risk premium has probably already been priced into GM stock, and then some. Therefore, this factor shouldn’t, by itself, dissuade anyone from buying the stock near its 12-month lows.
The Chip Dip
Another contributing factor to the decline in General Motors stock, without a doubt, is the lack of availability of essential technology components. As you’ve probably seen in the headlines, microchips are particularly in short supply nowadays.
This is a problem that seems to get a little bit better sometimes, but then continues to wreak havoc on the U.S. automotive industry.
According to General Motors, microchip supplies improved during the first three months of 2022 compared to 2021, thereby improving production and deliveries in 2022’s first quarter — yet, supply-chain issues persist.
“There is still uncertainty and unpredictability in the semiconductor supply base, and we are actively working with our suppliers to mitigate potential issues moving forward,” General Motors assured.
The company made that statement as General Motors announced a shutdown of its Fort Wayne, Indiana, pickup truck factory in for two weeks in April. The reason? The company ran short of computer chips.
Certainly, it’s scary to hear that an automaker is shutting down a production facility, even if it’s likely a temporary shutdown. It’s enough to deter some traders from buying GM stock, but that’s unfortunate because General Motors should be able to withstand the current chip-shortage crisis.
Not a New Automaker
Even if some investors might be overly worried about General Motor’s future, General Motors president Mark Reuss evidently remains calm and confident. His sanguine attitude is predicated on General Motors’ ability to stand the test of time — and a pair of potent stats, as well.
“We’re not a new automaker. We’ve got lots of volume, lots of partnerships. We’ve got over 20,000 suppliers, $88 billion of material that we run through that chain to make our cars, trucks and crossovers,” Ruess pointed out.
Thus, General Motors should be able to get through this crisis, just as the company has withstood past crises, including the 2008-09 financial crisis and the March 2020 onset of COVID-19.
Ruess added, “We’re not new to this game. We work on it every day, and it’s never over.”
That’s exactly the right attitude that current and prospective GM stock investors should want to hear right now.
Wall Street’s Take
According to TipRanks’ analyst rating consensus, GM is a Strong Buy, based on 13 Buy and three Hold ratings. The average General Motors price target is $71.13, implying 80.1% upside potential.
The Takeaway
You don’t have to let the microchip shortage and the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate hikes shake you out of the trade with GM stock.
If you’re a true contrarian, now is the time to make a firm decision on GM stock. Otherwise, you might miss out on substantial gains when the fear subsides.
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At its Investor Day on April 5, software and marketing services company Thryv Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: THRY) announced its Software as a service (SaaS) revenue target for the next 10 years.
Based out of Texas, Thryv provides digital marketing solutions and cloud-based tools to small and mid-sized businesses (SMB) in the U.S. and Australia to help them grow and modernize their operations.
The company operates under three business segments – Thryv International, Marketing Services and SaaS. The Thryv International segment provides digital marketing and directory services in Australia.
The Marketing Services segment provides print and digital solutions, including print yellow pages, internet yellow pages (yellowpages.com, superpages.com, and dexknows.com), search engine marketing solutions, and digital media solutions like online display and social advertising, online presence, and other video and SEO tools.
The SaaS segment provides Thryv, which is an SMB-focused end-to-end customer experience platform that also includes ThryvPay, a payment solution that allows users to get paid through credit cards and ACH (Automated Clearing House) transactions.
Thryv SaaS platform is used by over 46,000 businesses. Further, the company manages the digital and print presence of more than 400,000 businesses.
Highlights of the Day
At its investors’ meet, Thryv said that it was aiming for SaaS revenue to total $1 billion by 2027 and $4 billion by 2032. It also reiterated the guidance for the first quarter and full-year 2022.
Joe Walsh, the Chairman and CEO at Thryv, said, “This is the decade that local, independent small businesses automate their operations and follow enterprises into the cloud. We put their office in their pocket so they can run their business from anywhere. And what’s exciting is that there are 10 times more small businesses than there are larger enterprises.”
Needham analyst Scott Berg attended the investor’s meet and returned impressed by the company’s growth outlook and product strategy.
Let’s have a look at what he has to say.
Analyst’s Opinion
Berg said the SaaS revenue targets represent a five and 10-year CAGR (compounded annual growth rate) of 37% and 34.5%, respectively, over full-year 2022 guidance.
“These targets represent a notable step up from the medium and long term targets the company originally gave around the time of its IPO of $250 million to $300 million and over $500 million, respectively. We note these targets are organic growth assumptions and do not include any impact from additional acquisitions,” the analyst said.
The analyst added that the growth is likely to be driven by increased cloud adoption as SMBs “move away from manual processes and towards cloud platforms to more efficiently manage and grow their businesses.”
The analyst believes Thryv SaaS business is in its niche stage and has substantial international expansion opportunities. This is in line with the company’s view that it can serve up to eight million customers internationally in addition to four million potential domestic customers.
“The company is initially focused on driving growth in Australia and Canada, and we could see the company expanding into the U.K. and Europe over time,” Berg said.
Price Target
The analyst has a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $42 (45.5% upside potential).
Overall, the stock has a Strong Buy consensus rating based on four unanimous Buys. THRY’s average price target of $43.33 implies 50.1% upside potential.
Takeaway
Even though Berg is bullish on the stock, he plans to pay close attention to how Thryv executes its growth strategy. He believes the company has “one of the most attractive risk/reward profiles over both the near and long term.”
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Connected public safety technology provider Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON) has acquired Foundry 45, which is a virtual reality studio that develops immersive training modules for enterprises. Foundry 45 will be integrated with the VR team at Axon.
Foundry counts a number of Fortune 100 companies among its customers, and its VR experiences aim to improve productivity, which augments knowledge retention.
Management Weighs In
The VP of Immersive Technologies at Axon, Chris Chin, commented, “We are thrilled the Foundry 45 team has joined Axon in our mission to Protect Life. Their team of accomplished enterprise VR training experts are a great addition to Axon and I am excited to join forces and level up our public safety training capabilities to make communities safer for all.”
As VR becomes a game-changer training tool across industries, the addition of Foundry will enable Axon to provide innovative skills and scenario-based training while also boosting its expansion in new growth markets across the globe.
Hedge Fund Activity
According to TipRanks data, Wall Street’s top hedge funds decreased holdings in Axon by 78,300 shares in the last quarter, indicating a very negative hedge fund confidence signal in the stock based on the activities of five hedge funds.
Valuation Speaks
Let us consider some key metrics for Axon and how it fares against the broader industry. The company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) margin is negative 17.3%, which lags the industry median of 13.2%. Meanwhile, a levered free cash flow margin of 9.4% implies that Axon is more efficient in generating free cash flow than the broader industry, where the median figure is 4.2%.
Finally, with a forward non-GAAP P/E ratio of 66.97, Axon shares are currently priced at an expensive level versus the broader industry, where the median figure is 17.3.
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Capital One Financial Corporation (COF) announced that its board of directors has approved an additional share buyback program of up to $5 billion of its common stock. The authorization is due to begin in the third quarter of 2022.
The company provides personal and commercial banking, credit cards, loans, savings and time deposits, treasury management and depository services.
The buyback plan will be carried out from time to time, depending on market, economic and other factors. Repurchases will be made using methods not limited to the open market or private transactions.
Stock Rating
Following the news, Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti maintained a Buy rating on Capital One and lowered the price target to $165 from $180. The new price target implies 27.6% upside potential from current levels.
“While we understand investor concerns around the low-end consumer given higher energy prices, we believe strong wage growth and job availability are offsets,” the analyst said.
The rest of the Street is cautiously optimistic about the stock and has a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on 13 Buys and five Holds. Capital One’s average price target of $173.93 implies 34.5% upside potential to current levels.
Hedge Fund Trading Activity
TipRanks’ Hedge Fund Trading Activity tool shows that confidence in Capital One is currently Negative, as the cumulative change in holdings across all 20 hedge funds that were active in the last quarter was a decrease of 846,900 shares.
Takeaway
Capital One’s shares have declined 12.5% so far this year. The move can be seen as an effort to control the falling share price, which has been wiping off shareholders’ wealth. The record-high share repurchase program might instill confidence in investors and provide a boost to the stock.
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In a major development, tanker companies Frontline Ltd. (FRO) and Euronav NV (EURN) have announced a merger that will create a global leader in the oil tanker sector.
The Oslo-headquartered Frontline has a fleet of 19 Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), 27 Suezmaxes, and 18 Long-Range 2 (LR2) tankers. Six more VLCCs are expected to be delivered in 2022. Meanwhile, Antwerp-headquartered Euronav’s fleet includes 2 V-Plus vessels, 41 VLCCs, 27 Suezmaxes, and 2 FSO vessels. Three more VLCCs are under construction.
Deal Terms
The terms include a potential stock-for-stock combination at an exchange ratio of 1.45 Frontline shares for each Euronav share. Consequently, Euronav investors will own 59% of the merger, with the rest owned by Frontline investors. Additionally, before the closing of the deal, Euronav will distribute total dividends of up to $0.12 per share.
Subject to closing, the combined entity will continue under the name “Frontline”. The transaction will create a global oil tanker operator with a strong balance sheet, combined expertise in the shipping industry, and will provide benefits including, improved utilization and cost synergies, synergies associated with SG&A, and other savings.
The merger remains contingent on agreement on a transaction structure, due diligence, and other conditions, approvals, and requirements being fulfilled.
Management Weighs In
The CEO of Frontline, Lard H. Barstad, commented, cFrontline believes this transaction would form a powerful combination at an exciting point in the cycle. The combination would create a strong platform to further enhance shareholder value for our investors.”
Euronav Chairman, Carl Steen, said, “A transaction between Frontline and Euronav is expected to deliver real value for both sets of shareholders. The financial strength of the combined group, with a strong leadership team, would make the combined entity well placed to maximize value throughout the tanker market cycle.”
Hedge Fund Activity
According to TipRanks data, Wall Street’s top hedge funds decreased holdings in Euronav by 299,800 shares in the last quarter, indicating a negative hedge fund confidence signal in the stock based on the activities of three hedge funds.
Closing Note
Amid the challenges faced by the tanker industry due to COVID-19, supply-chain disruptions, and fuel price gyrations, the combined entity with a larger fleet and resources will help deliver higher value to both investors as well as customers.
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TipRanks has compiled a list of Thursday’s biggest pre-market stock movements.
Using TipRanks’ new Top Stock Gainers/Losers page, we’ve identified the top five pre-market stock movers, as detailed below.
5 Biggest Movers
HP Inc. (HPQ), an American multinational information technology company, was the biggest gainer in pre-market trading, jumping around 13.2% at the time of writing. The disclosure of the acquisition of 121 million shares of HP by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire drove investor optimism.
Meanwhile, Vertex, Inc. (VERX) had slumped 13.5% in pre-market trading at last watch. The drop followed a 2.1% decline in price at Wednesday’s close. There is no fundamental news explaining the trading frenzy.
Belgium-based Euronav NV (EURN), which is engaged in the transportation and storage of crude, jumped 11.1% at the time of writing. Positive sentiment followed the news that Norwegian shipping firm Frontline Ltd. (FRO) and Euronav have inked a deal to merge and form a global independent oil tanker operator worth $4.2 billion.
CCC Intelligent Solutions Holdings Inc. (CCCS) had lost 9.8% in pre-market trading at last check. The company has announced the pricing of a secondary offering of 20 million common stock at a price of $9.70 per share.
Software company Sprinklr, Inc. (CXM) completes the list. It had surged 9.3% in the pre-market session at the time of writing. The surge in price followed a lower-than-expected fiscal fourth-quarter loss, above-expectation revenue, and a strong Fiscal 2022 outlook. For Fiscal 2022, the company expects EPS of $0.20-$0.22, compared with the consensus-estimated loss of $0.20 per share. Revenue is expected in the range of $536 to $544 million, versus the consensus estimate of $588 million.
Continue to watch this space for possible clues about volatility when the market opens. Tomorrow, we’ll have another up-to-date piece on the biggest Pre-Market Movers…
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In-flight broadband Internet services provider Gogo, Inc. (NASDAQ: GOGO) closed 7.6% higher on Wednesday. It gained another 1.7% in after-hours trading to end the day at $20.99. Further, the stock was trading almost 0.5% up in the pre-market session at the time of writing on Thursday.
The price jumps follow the company’s announcement on Tuesday that GOGO stock will be included on the S&P SmallCap 600 index from Friday, April 8. Gogo will replace SPX FLOW Inc. (NYSE: FLOW) on the index.
Colorado-based Gogo offers in-flight broadband Internet connectivity and wireless entertainment services to the commercial and business aviation markets.
According to Gogo, over 2,500 commercial aircraft and 6,600 business aircraft have been equipped with its onboard Wi-Fi services.
Wall Street’s Take
Last month, after the company released upbeat fourth-quarter results, Roth Capital analyst Scott Searle maintained a Buy rating on the stock and raised the price target to $21 from $20.50 (1.7% upside potential).
The analyst said, “Gogo continues to be underappreciated given its duopoly-like status, strong demand characteristics, underpenetrated market, and strong financial characteristics.”
Based on two Buys and two Holds, Gogo has a Moderate Buy consensus rating. GOGO’s average price target of $19.67 implies 4.8% downside potential from current levels. Shares have gained almost 99% over the past year.
Investor Opinions
TipRanks’ Stock Investors tool shows that investors currently have a Very Positive stance on Gogo, as 28.2% of investors on TipRanks increased their exposure to the stock over the past 30 days.
Conclusion
The S&P SmallCap 600 index tracks the performance of U.S.-based companies with a market cap of between $850 million and $3.6 billion. Gogo currently has a market cap of nearly $2.3 billion, and its inclusion in the index could lead to an increase in demand for the stock.
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SoFi Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFI) lowered its revenue guidance for full-year 2022 after the President of the United States, Joe Biden, postponed the suspension date of federal student loan payment from May 1, 2022, to August 31, 2022.
Shares of the company declined 6.4% in Wednesday’s extended trade and a further 5.6% at the time of writing. Perhaps, management expectations of a further extension resulted in such a pessimistic reaction for the stock.
SoFi now projects adjusted net revenue of $1.47 billion in 2022, down from prior guidance of $1.57 billion. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be $100 million, compared to the previous guidance of $180 million.
The company said that its student loan refinancing business has been affected quite deeply due to COVID-19, as it has been operating at 50% levels over the past two years.
The CEO of SoFi, Anthony Noto, said, “SoFi has done an outstanding job achieving record financial results, member and product growth and consistent profitability, despite the negative impact of the extended student loan payment moratorium. We will work diligently to continue that trend in 2022.”
Wall Street’s Take
Following the news, Mizuho Securities analyst Dan Dolev maintained a Buy rating on SoFi but lowered the price target to $14 from $17. The new price target implies 60% upside potential from current levels.
Dolev said, “Many investors believe the guide-down includes additional weak spots; however, our analysis shows the drag on the P&L is only due to extending the moratorium. We see no incremental weakness.”
Consensus among analysts is a Moderate Buy based on seven Buys and six Holds. SoFi’s average price target stands at $16.50 and implies upside potential of 88.6% to current levels.
Website Traffic
TipRanks’ Website Traffic tool, which uses data from SEMrush Holdings (SEMR), the world’s biggest website usage monitoring service, offers insight into SOFI’s performance.
According to the tool, the SoFi website recorded an 8.1% monthly decline in global visits in February, compared to the previous year. Further, the footfall on its website has declined 1.2% year-to-date against the same period last year.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. — A Southwest Florida charity says it needs help raising funds for a little boy with a big medical problem.
The Jim Cook Classic is an annual tournament. Funds raised each year help a child in trouble. This year, they're raising money for Jacob Arledge.
Jacob's mother, Joann, says they took Jacob to the doctor recently for what they thought was an asthmatic condition.
In reality, doctors discovered a watermelon-sized tumor growing in the boy's chest.
Joann said any money will help immensely as Jacob battles T-cell lymphoma.
"Right now we're looking to get new equipment for Jacob," Joann said. "This would include wheelchairs and accessibility for our cars.
"We carry him everywhere; we're pretty physically depleted."
Event organizers say all of this year's golfing spots are full — but they could use more items for the silent auction and raffles.
"The [golfers] are encouraged on the course to donate funds for the raffle prizes after the course," said co-organizer Susan Cook. "The community has stepped up like they always do. They have gone above and beyond."
The Jim Cook Classic takes place April 9 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Fort Myers. A GoFundMe is also available for those who cannot attend but who wish to contribute.
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GADSDEN COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) — A man who killed his girlfriend in a Chattahoochee motel in 2019 was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday.
According to court documents, in October 2019, Danian Lamar Brown killed his girlfriend Phyllis Kelley by shooting her in the face at the Relax Inn in Chattahoochee.
A 12-person jury in Gadsden County found him guilty of second-degree murder after a two-day trial.
Investigators said that after he shot Kelley, he tried to cover up the crime by getting rid of the clothes he was wearing on the night of the incident and reporting Kelley missing to her daughter so that her daughter would return with him to the motel to discover the victim's body.
Brown had been released from prison 10 months prior to the murder.
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Until Ivy Getty walked down the aisle in a Galliano gown festooned with broken mirrors, most people had no idea who she was. But after the 26-year-old heiress’s November wedding was featured in Vogue, with 100 photos, Getty was catapulted into trending topics. The Getty affair—a three-day extravaganza in San Francisco with multiple couture-costume changes, DJ Mark Ronson, and I.V. bags for hungover partiers—looked like a scene from The Hunger Games that was edited out for being a bit too on the nose. The bride’s family wealth comes from her great-grandfather’s success as an oil tycoon. The ceremony was officiated by none other than House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and attended by San Francisco mayor London Breed and California governor Gavin Newsom, just as the U.N.’s climate summit was getting under way. In the middle of a global pandemic. Those glittering shards adorning the young Getty suddenly seemed a metaphor for the grotesque state of our democracy—and the planet.
Yet a week later, nobody was talking about the wedding. Lesser decadence once outraged us more. Remember when Pelosi dared to get a haircut? Remember when Newsom went out for dinner? They both felt compelled to release statements about those perceived transgressions; these days, no explanation is necessary. Back in 2020, we cried foul when NBA players got access to COVID tests before everyone else. We mocked Mark Zuckerberg, face smothered in zinc, for surfing in Hawaii while we quarantined.
But following two-ish years of austerity for the rest of us, the billionaires’ collective fortune skyrocketed by 70 percent. High on the entitlement that comes with a far-flung portfolio of tax-exempt assets, they are going buck wild, buying up jets, Van Goghs, and NFTs, and building penis-shaped rockets that they ride to space. The optics from earth no longer seem to matter.
Art Basel Miami—which ran for a week in late November and is now partly owned by Rupert Murdoch’s son James—marked an apotheosis of pent-up demand, featuring a $115 million yacht up for auction via cryptocurrency, and culminated with a private Lenny Kravitz concert at coal and energy investor Wayne Boich’s waterfront mansion. The world’s richest man, Elon Musk—who is the first person to have a $300 billion net worth—arrived via private jet sporting an unusual haircut, three security guards, a baby, a nanny, and a Shiba Inu. A few weeks later, Time declared him Person of the Year. (This was before news broke that California is suing Tesla for discrimination and, a week later, that the SEC is investigating Musk and his brother for insider trading.) We have all the empirical evidence we need that trickle-down economics doesn’t work. Yet the ethos behind it, the idea that unearned wealth is somehow earned—and ought to be celebrated as a virtue—has trickled up.
Race car heiress Petra Ecclestone spent the lockdown trying and failing to outrun the virus, quietly jetting to London, Croatia, Switzerland, Monaco, France, and the Maldives. Although she has long cultivated a reputation in the United States for being fiercely private, Ecclestone is suddenly courting publicity, granting Architectural Digest a tour of her $200 million London home and sitting for a New York Times profile in which she admitted to being “constantly bored.” In that profile Ecclestone—who bought the 56,500-square-foot Spelling Manor in Los Angeles for $85 million, sight unseen, when she was 22, then sold it five years later for $120 million—revealed that she and her second husband have started a business catering to fellow ultrawealthy homeowners, helping them decorate, buy, sell, and, necessarily, staff their own ridiculous carbon-devouring homes, an Ouroboros of conspicuous consumption.
The zero-fucks-given public performance of wealth is happening in some unusual places. At the end of October, two of the world’s great thinkers on climate change—Jeff Bezos, he of the Bezos Earth Fund, and Bill Gates, author of How to Avoid a Climate Disaster—were spotted superyacht hopping in the Aegean Sea. The occasion? Gates’s 66th birthday, the first in almost 30 years to be celebrated without his ex, Melinda. (Their daughter Jennifer just married Nayel Nassar, an Olympic equestrian, at the sprawling $16 million horse farm that Jennifer’s parents bought her in upstate New York; Coldplay performed for guests.) For Gates’s birthday, 50 guests aboard the 350-foot Lana superyacht, which rents for $2 million per week, took helicopters to Turkey, where they danced, drank Champagne, and partook of local cuisine, according to local media reports. Bezos arrived via his own rented superyacht, Flying Fox—100 crucial feet longer than Gates’s—and then took a helicopter to the party. Two different Dutch companies are currently at work constructing Bezos’s new $500 million, 417-foot superyacht, the Y721, as well as a 246-foot support yacht, the YS7521, for helicopter landings. Never mind that superyachts emit roughly the same amount of carbon the average American produces in an entire year, and that the bigger boat is so large that it will require dismantling part of a historic bridge to pass through Rotterdam this summer.
They both flew to Glasgow later that week—Bezos via his private jet and Gates most likely by the same means. Gates expressed his views on climate change, specifically that the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius was not realistic. Bezos pledged $2 billion to “restoring nature and transforming food systems.” When President Biden gave a speech declaring that the United States was now “hopefully leading by the power of our example,” one had to wonder: Who is “our,” exactly?
Perhaps billionaires feel that regular folks won’t notice their hypocrisy. In 2021, the American economy grew at the fastest rate since the Reagan administration—a rising tide lifts all yachts, right? But if you look closely, we are pessimistic about the future. The University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment Index fell in early November to its lowest level in a decade. The rich, it has long been said, are different from us—but they weren’t always so different. While billionaires throw parties, zoom into orbit, and jet to climate change conventions to lecture us, we contend with supply-chain disruptions, inflation, a lack of childcare options, and myriad other quality-of-life issues.
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World’s oldest choral festival to return after two-year break
The Festival Service, now in its 367th year, will return to St Paul's Cathedral following a pandemic hiatus
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The world’s oldest choral festival will return to St Paul’s Cathedral after a two-year pandemic hiatus.
Bringing together three of the UK’s cathedral choirs – St Paul’s, Southwark and Liverpool – the Festival Service, which is free and open to the public, will take place from 5pm on Tuesday 24 May, with a procession of the choirs, cathedral clergy, Masters of City Livery companies, Stewards of the Festival and other dignitaries down the central aisle of St Paul’s.
The Festival was originally set up in 1655 by a group of City merchants and clergymen’s sons as a fundraising event for destitute clergy and their families. The charity now called Clergy Support Trust was born at that service, and nearly four centuries later, is still supporting thousands of people here and abroad each year.
In 2021 the Clergy Support Trust supported more than 1,600 individual clergy households (benefiting over 4,865 clergy and their family members) with over 3,500 grants and support services totalling over £3m.
As usual, this year’s event will include individual choral performances from each of the choirs, culminating in a joint anthem, under the direction of Andrew Carwood MBE, the Director of Music at St Paul’s, who says:
‘I have enjoyed the great privilege of leading the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir at services of international and national significance, but there is nothing quite like the Clergy Support Trust Festival. It is a rare and wonderful joy to be able to work with such incredible choirs each year, and even more so when you are part of an almost unbroken line of choirs singing together under the dome of St Paul’s stretching back over almost 370 years. It is always a special service in the treasured space of St Paul’s, but after recent restrictions this year’s event will be particularly important.’
The Revd Ben Cahill-Nicholls, Chief Executive of Clergy Support Trust, says, ‘The Festival is an extraordinary event, but it is also a moment to reflect on the equally extraordinary ministry of so many people. The last two years have been tough for all of us, and clergy have been no exception, many working tirelessly to meet the additional need the pandemic has created. Clergy Support Trust exists to serve those who spend their lives serving others, and this year’s service is a much-needed chance to come together, to give thanks for their ministry, and to look forward to the better days to come.’
For tickets to the Festival and more information please visit: https://www.clergysupport.org.uk/festival-2022
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP)- To encourage the Washington Commanders to stay in Maryland, the Maryland House approved a $400 million plan to develop the area around FedEx Field in the suburbs of the nation's capital, but it does not include money for a new stadium for the NFL team.
The House voted 121-10 for the bill, which now goes to the Senate with less than a week to go in the state's legislative session. The General Assembly is scheduled to adjourn Monday at midnight.
The measure, which also includes a provision with $200 million to renovate minor league baseball stadiums around the state, would authorize the Maryland Stadium Authority to use money from the state lottery to build infrastructure in Prince George's County. The county could use the funds for development even if the Commanders leave the state.
The Commanders' lease at FedEx Field in Landover, Maryland, ends in 2027. The team has been looking into new stadium possibilities for several years. It has played at FedEx Field since 1997.
Virginia lawmakers have been working on an incentive package to try to lure the team to their state, which does not have a major pro sports franchise. Legislation in Virginia did not pass in the last session, though lawmakers are taking up the matter again in a special session that began this week.
Maryland has been in discussions with the Commanders. Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan said last month the state would like to keep the team in the state, but he told reporters he's not willing to get into a bidding war with Virginia or the District of Columbia over keeping the team in Maryland by buying a stadium.
“They're negotiating, you know, trying to pit everybody against each other, but we're not going to get into a bidding war over them, and we're not going to be proposing $1.2 billion to build them a stadium," Hogan said last month. "If Virginia wants to do that, and they want to go to Virginia, I would say ‘good luck.’"
Hogan declined to offer an opinion about the Maryland legislation this week, saying on Monday he had not seen it.
The Republican governor has voiced support for a separate measure that would allocate $1.2 billion to improve facilities in Baltimore: M&T Bank Stadium, where the Baltimore Ravens play, and Camden Yards, home to the Baltimore Orioles.
Discussions about a new stadium come at a time when Congress is investigating the Commanders. Earlier this week, the team denied a report that alleged they withheld ticket revenue from visiting teams. Congress began investigating the team earlier this year after the league did not release a written report of an investigation into sexual harassment inside the organization. Front Office Sports and The Washington Post last week reported the investigation widened to include the finances of the team that has been owned by Dan Snyder since 1999.
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Robert (Bob) Morris Warren, 83 of Pocomoke Maryland, departed this life peacefully at home surrounded by his loving and devoted family.
Born to Albert and Dorothy Warren on April 2,1938, he grew up in Ridgewood, New Jersey with his brother Albert and sister Elizabeth. As a child, he loved to build model boats and airplanes and became an Eagle Scout.
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Shirley A. Bennett, 85, of Delmar, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2022. Born on April 25, 1936 in Harrington, DE, she was the daughter of the late James Lewis Outten and the late June Outten.
Professionally, Shirley served as a Bus Driver/Contractor with Wicomico County Schools for over 40 years. She also worked with for Perdue Farms for over 30 years.
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The Laramie County Community College Foundation will host the vocal ensemble Chanticleer on May 1, 2022, at 7 p.m. in the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium on the LCCC campus. RJ Muna This photo of the group was taken via screenshot from the their website on April 6, 2022.
CHEYENNE – The Laramie County Community College Foundation will host the Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer on May 1 at 7 p.m. in the Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium on the LCCC campus.
The performance, sponsored by the LCCC Foundation’s ANB Bank Performing Arts Series, will be the group’s second performance in Cheyenne and part of their 2022 Tour.
“We are excited the Foundation’s Cultural Series is able to host Chanticleer and provide our campus community and the Cheyenne community the opportunity to enjoy such an outstanding cultural experience,” said Lisa Trimble, associate vice president of institutional advancement at LCCC.
Founded in San Francisco in 1978 by singer and musicologist Louis Botto, Chanticleer quickly took its place as one of the most prolific recording and touring ensembles, selling over a million recordings and performing thousands of live concerts worldwide. Chanticleer has received critical acclaim for its wide-ranging repertoire.
The concert is open to the public and tickets can be purchased for $30 at lccc.wy.edu/culturalseries or by calling the LCCC Foundation at 307-778-1110. Advanced ticket purchases and masks are encouraged.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — His picture is still on the wall of champions in the press building at Augusta National, sandwiched between Trevor Immelman and Phil Mickelson. His chair at the champion’s dinner Tuesday night was empty, though, and if there was an invite to play the Masters this year, no one saw it.
As the Masters unfolds this week, Angel Cabrera sits in an Argentine prison. He’s serving two years for domestic abuse, and there’s a chance he could face an even longer sentence.
The glory of 2009 never seemed so far away.
“A lot of kids grow up without a role model and make some bad decisions, their anger within them takes over,” said Charlie Epps, a Houston golf pro who has a father-son relationship with Cabrera. “But it doesn’t justify doing the wrong thing.”
Cabrera was an unlikely champion to begin with, a street urchin who grew up without parents and never had a formal education. A huge crowd greeted him when he flew home after winning the 2007 U.S. Open and there was a parade in his honor.
Then he became a two-time major champion — and the first South American to win a green jacket — by winning a three-way Masters playoff in 2009. His future in golf seemed unlimited.
But what was once a feel-good story has now gone bad, and no one can predict when Cabrera will be free, much less play golf again.
Meanwhile, Epps watches Cabrera’s vacant house in Houston and wonders how it all went wrong.
“I saw a lot of it in his golf, he was a perfectionist early on and had a temper,” Epps said. “He never had a sports psychologist or anything like that and he grew up with a chip on his shoulder. Once he got it under control, he became a champion he is.”
While the details of Cabrera’s case remain somewhat murky, he was charged with gender violence with a former partner and could face additional time for allegedly threatening the woman by phone after being charged. Prosecutors are also looking at allegations from two other women, including the mother of his children, and his lawyer says there’s a chance he could be charged with more crimes.
What is clear is that Cabrera — who was arrested in Brazil in January 2021 after prosecutors issued an international warrant for not attending his first trial — was convicted in July 2021 of assaulting, threatening and harassing Cecilia Torres Mana, his partner between 2016 and 2018. He is not scheduled to be released from prison until next January at the earliest, despite his pleas of innocence.
“There was no crime,” his lawyer, Carlos Hairabedian told The Associated Press via phone from Argentina on Wednesday, alleging the charges were brought “out of spite and resentment.” Hairabedian claimed that in the reported cases “the common denominator is that there was no physical violence but an exchange of high-sounding words.”
Cabrera’s rise in the golf world wasn’t exactly meteoric, though it seemed like it at the time. Abandoned by his parents, he became a caddie at the age of 8 to earn enough money to eat and it wasn’t long before he took up the game himself.
Epps was living in Argentina at the time and Cabrera caddied for some of his friends, leading the two to begin a relationship with Epps serving as an instructor and father figure to the young player. They would reconnect after Cabrera turned pro, with the work leading to his breakthrough win at the 2007 U.S. Open.
“He really wanted to get better and he saw everybody had a coach so he asked me to help him,” Epps said. “He’s a quality golfer, a quality ball striker. He’s really athletic and could have been a soccer player, or even a linebacker if he grew up around football.”
The Open win established him as a major champion, even if the golf world didn’t totally embrace him. Cabrera didn’t speak English and never seemed to gain the kind of acclaim another player might have, even after adding the green jacket with his three-hole playoff win against Kenny Perry and Chad Campbell.
The player known as el Pato (the duck) because of his unusual gait told reporters in Spanish afterward that it was the dream of a lifetime.
″Incredible … I still can’t believe it,” he said.
Epps says he hasn’t spoken to Cabrera since he was imprisoned, though he watches the house the golfer owns in Houston. He still holds out hope of working with the now 52-year-old when he gets out of prison and tries to resume his career on the senior tour.
“I want the best for him and I think he’s got a lot of golf ahead of him,” Epps said. “I think he’ll come out of this a better man. At least that’s the hope.”
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ONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – In the County Executive’s speech, he outlined what he calls a post-COVID agenda emphasizing attracting people to come live in Oneida county and focusing on managing the labor shortage.
“One of the most lasting and fundamental challenges that arose during the pandemic was the number of people who either left the workforce or decided it was time to change a career or how they work. the great resignation as it has been termed has left many employers putting this county government struggling to fill necessary positions,” said Anthony Picente, Oneida County Executive.
The County Executive discussed a student loan relief benefit program. In the plan, he hopes to work with non-profit and private sector partners, and the community foundation. The County will use Federal Recovery Funds to finance the program.
“Together working with different partners and creating a fund to help draw down those loans more people will come home more people will work in an area where their money is going to go a lot further and not all of it is going to paying those loans,” said Picente.
Picente also proposed a U-District redevelopment corporation to expand the sports and entertainment district in Downtown Utica. The U-District would include the Adirondack Bank Center and Nexus Center, as well as the redevelopment of the Insight House Property on one end, and the creation of the REA Wing Food Emporium at Union Station on the other. In addition, to development this will create employment opportunities.
“We can’t just stop at building things we have to look at ways in which to grow the entire area and that’s why I think its important for us to start you know putting the seeds in the ground and not waiting,” said Picente.
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SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — A pedestrian crossing at the San Ysidro Port of Entry that had been closed for two years was reopened this morning to allow only Ukrainian immigrants to enter the U.S.
No other migrants or border commuters were given access to the facility.
Volunteers said 50 Ukrainians were being processed and given access north of the border every two hours.
Once they came out of the building, the migrants were met by volunteers like Phil Metzger, head pastor of Calvary San Diego.
Metzger and others could be seen handing out bottles of water, doughnuts and other snacks to the immigrants.
“CBP wanted to make the process smoother and they’re the ones, it was their idea and they made it happen,” said Metzger. “They let us know and here we are.”
Metzger said they were also there to advise the migrants.
“There’s a lot of moving parts to trying to get across, they need 24 hours to figure it out, most of them have families or they have friends, they just need a minute to catch their breath,” he said.
One of the migrants helped by volunteers was Arcam.
“We came to start a new life, start from zero,” he said. “I think for me and my family here, I will build a new house and start a new life and all will be okay.”
Arcam talked about his journey to get to the U.S., saying he and his family started the trek in Moldova once they got out of Ukraine, and then passed through Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and a few other countries before getting to Paris.
He ultimately got to Mexico City earlier this month. Two days ago, Arcam arrived in Tijuana.
On Wednesday morning, after getting a temporary humanitarian visa from the U.S., he found himself in California.
Arcam told Border Report he eventually wants to live in Los Angeles.
“Amazing, imagine, it’s a wonderful country, it’s a wonderful country I’m safe here.”
Earlier this week, Tijuana city officials said they had received 1,200 Ukrainian immigrants and had decided to house them in a shelter.
On Wednesday morning, many of the migrants were bused to the border and began crossing into the U.S.
“What would be a great thing from our perspective is if they could begin the process in Europe, maybe Poland where there are direct flights into the states, that would be a safer pathway for people, a faster pathway,” Metzger said.
Border Report reached out to U.S. Customs and Border Protection about reopening Ped West for the Ukrainian migrants, but our messages have not been returned.
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Actor Nirmal Palazhi, who will be seen in director Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi's Tamil web series, is on cloud nine.
The actor, who was last seen in the Malayalam movie 'Bheemante Vazhi', took to Facebook to share his joy of being part of Kiruthiga's latest work 'Paper Rocket' featuring Kalidas Jayaram.
“My friend approached me during the lockdown, asking me if I was interested in working on a Tamil project. When she informed me about the big team involved in the work, I asked her in jest if the chief minister was involved. I was pleasantly surprised when she told me that the web series was directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Stalin's son Udhayanidhi. I learnt the dialogues in 'Thanglish' with the help of my very dear friend. There were others who supported me wholeheartedly during the entire shoot. I am filled with love and gratitude to Kalidas Jayaram (Kannan) for recommending my name for the project,” the actor wrote on social media.
The 'Paper Rocket' team released their first song by Sid Sriram on Wednesday.
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Mumbai: A new documentary series 'Fight or Flight' is all set to bring Somy Ali's journey and how the Bollywood actress-turned-activist helped thousands of men, women, and children from domestic violence and sex trafficking.
She will also be discussing her own journey as she herself suffered as a young woman.
In the premiere episode it will be shown how Somy works alongside law enforcement to bring a woman and her son to safety from an alleged volatile abuser, meets with a sex trafficking victim who wants to rebuild her life entirely, and assists a woman in a fight for financial freedom.
So, the docuseries will feature her journey and experiences from the entertainment industry to running a non-profit organisation 'No More Tears' and through it the way she managed to help victims of sex trafickking and domestic abuse.
"Having our cameras capture the painfully important and intense work that Somy does is an incredible honour, hopefully empowering many victims of abuse and trafficking to realize that they do not need to suffer in silence," said Jason Sarlanis, President of Crime and Investigative Content, Linear and Streaming.
The first three episodes of 'Fight Or Flight' will be streaming on discovery+ beginning from May 26. Three remaining episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays.
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The nuptials of Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are now just days away. On the 9 April the two scions will tie the knot in a lavish ceremony at Nicola’s fathers £76 million home in Palm Beach. Given this, the all-important last minute preparations for the occasion are well and truly in full swing. With a budget of £3 million, we can assume nothing has been spared in terms of glamour and excess for the occasion.
In recent photographs published on the Mail Online, a number of enormous white marquees can be seen in the gardens of the estate, waiting to house the hundreds of guests expected for the event.
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The Grand National is the perfect opportunity for those of us wishing to dabble in an annual bet - whether spectating from the stands at Aintree, or watching it on television at home. It was founded by hotelier William Lynn in 1839, after he leased the land from William Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton. It wasn’t an entirely novel idea: the Molyneux family had raced their friends, including the Stanleys, there previously. It also immediately had the royal seal of approval, thanks to the Earl’s friendship with the Prince Regent.
From falling dukes to a royal crowd, this is the dazzling history of the Grand National
This royal patronage was to continue throughout its history, and today, the Aintree Racecourse has hosted a plethora of royal guests, including Her Majesty the Queen, the late Diana, Princess of Wales, Princess Anna, Prince Charles and Zara Phillips (to name a few).
The most-valuable equestrian race in Europe - with the winning prize money reaching £1 million in 2014 and the top-10 finishers receiving a hefty cheque - the annual event is watched by a staggering 500 to 600 million people in over 140 countries every year. Known as a famously difficult and arduous course that has been described as, 'the ultimate test of a horse’s courage’, it remains a highly impressive feat amongst equestrians and watchers.
Yet on a more sombre note, in recent years animals rights charities have drawn attention to the number of fatalities at Aintree. In the course of its 127-year existence 84 horses have died attempting its treacherous tracks, with 2021 racers Marasonnien and Clonbanan Lad, the latest to become fatally injured during the run.
Read it, digest it, print it out and stick it on your fridge
Throughout the last 10 years (disregarding, of course, 2020, when the race was cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions), Irish jockeys have predominantly swept up the trophies, with Racheal Blackmore finishing first on Minella Times in 2021, Davy Russell winning with Tiger Role in 2018 and 2019, and Leighton Aspel securing the winning position with pineau de Re is 2014 and Many Clouds in 2015.
Excluding the winners, according to Grand National experts, the worst jockey in history remains the Duke of Albuquerque, who goes by the nickname of the ‘iron duke’. The ‘barking-mad Spanish aristocrat’, is rumoured to have become ‘obsessed’ with the race, entering it seven times and very nearly dying at each attempt. Usually, he would begin alongside the other riders, gallop briefly and then ‘wake up in the Royal Liverpool Infirmary’ (where apparently he always booked a private room for this exact occurrence). Each year, commentator Sir Peter O’Sullevan would somberly state, ‘and the Duke of Albuquerque’s gone’ into his microphone.
The 1993 instalment of the event was considered, ‘the greatest disaster in the history of the Grand National’, and named ‘the race that never was’, after a false start to the four and a half mile lap declared it ‘void’.
Later that decade in 1997, the Grand National was postponed due to two bomb threats received from the IRA. After cars and coaches were locked in the course grounds, over 20,000 people were left without vehicles to return home. With limited accommodation available in the city, local residents opened their doors and took in many of those stranded. This inspired creative tabloid headlines such as ‘We’ll fight them on the Becher’s’ - in reference to Winston Churchill’s famous war-time speech.
Red Rum, the champion thoroughbred steeplechaser, who remains the only horse to have won the event three times, in 1973, 1974 and 1977, goes down in equestrian history books as one of the greatest to have ever graced its tracks.
Another notable horse to have attempted the course’s many hurdles and fences is Manifesto, who ran in the Grand National more times than any other participant, competing in eight Grand Nationals between 1895 and 1904, winning in 1897 and 1899.
Red Rum, the champion thoroughbred steeplechaser, who remains the only horse to have won the event three times, in 1973, 1974 and 1977, goes down in equestrian history books as one of the greatest to have ever graced its tracks.
Another notable horse to have attempted the course’s many hurdles and fences is Manifesto, who ran in the Grand National more times than any other participant, competing in eight Grand Nationals between 1895 and 1904, winning in 1897 and 1899.
With its thrilling televised coverage and packed event stands, the Grand National remains renowned for its champagne-fuelled attendees and exhilarating race - a must for any spring calendar, whatever the year.
The Grand National will be held at Aintree racecourse on the 9 April 2022
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The Prince of Wales has appeared in a short film, made by the organisation ‘Campaign for Wool’, communicating the benefits of using wool in helping reduce plastic waste and ensuring a more sustainable future.
Prince Charles champions sustainability in short film
The prince talks at length about the usefulness of wool in protecting the planet. He speaks of moving from, ‘a linear system to a circular one’ and passionately states that it is, ‘of the utmost importance that we educate and inform the next generation of makers and consumers of the global health benefits of using natural and sustainable resources, including wool, which, as a longevity fibre is then followed by its natural return to the soil’.
His Royal Highness has forever been vocal on the on-going climate crisis, using his unique position to champion action for a sustainable future. In an interview with the BBC last year he explained, ‘it has taken too long for the world to wake up to the risks of climate change’ and revealed how he ‘sympathises’ with ‘climate activists' anger’.
Other members of the Royal Family are also continuing their work towards environmental conservation. For Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations this summer, Buckingham Palace has issued The Queen’s Green Canopy appeal; an initiative working to preserve the UK's ancient woodlands.
In 2021, the Duke of Cambridge launched The Earthshot Prize, ‘the most prestigious global prize for the environment in history’. According to The Royal Foundation website, ‘The Earthshot Prize aims to turn the current pessimism surrounding environmental issues into optimism that we can rise to the biggest challenges of our time’. Last year, there were five winners across the different catagories, including the Rebublic of Costa Rica, who all received £1 million in prize money, an Earthshot Prize medal, and ‘a global network of professional and technical support to scale these cutting-edge environmental solutions’.
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It was once thought that The Crown would avoid completely the adult lives of the Dukes of Cambridge and Sussex. Series creator Peter Morgan had originally stipulated that the series would end after season five, with the close of the 1990s, but later backtracked, deciding it would indeed continue to the early 2000s with a sixth and final season. Now, it seems that the final season could include Prince William and Kate Middleton's early courtship during their St Andrews days, as it has been reported that the show is currently casting someone to play the future duchess.
The Crown is reportedly looking for a Kate Middleton
While the role is likely to be a small one, it would still be an exciting opportunity for any budding actresses, keen to add to their CV. Previous thespians who have played the role include Lady Alice St Clair-Erksine, the daughter of the Earl and Countess of Rosslyn, who starred in the made-for-television film, William & Catherine: A Royal Romance.
Meanwhile, there is also a call for actors between the ages of 16 and 21 to play the young Prince William and Prince Harry: ‘Robert Sterne, Casting Director of the Netflix series The Crown, is searching for two exceptional young actors to play Prince William and Prince Harry in the next series. These are significant roles in this award-winning drama and we are looking for a strong physical resemblance.'
It also notes that ‘no previous professional acting experience’ is required and that shooting will commence in August.
The sixth season will likely feature storylines including the deaths of Princess Margaret and the Queen Mother, the rehabilitation of Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles's reputations (as well as their 2005 marriage) and also the party-boy ways of Prince Harry. It will see Imelda Staunton returning as the Queen, with Dominic West as Prince Charles. The fifth series is due to air on Netflix at the end of the year, and will focus on the 1990s, up to and including the tragic death of the late Diana, Princess of Wales, being played this time round by Australian actress Elizabeth Debicki.
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Date: Saturday, 9 April at 5.15pm
Location: Aintree Racecourse, Merseyside
In a nutshell: The most important National Hunt race of the year, with horses leaping over 30 fences for a total prize of £1m, and the top-10 finishers receiving a cheque.
Best vantage point: In a box at the racecourse, where you can watch close up on a TV screen, then swivel in your seat to watch the finish live.
What to wear: It's only April, so don't go the full Royal Ascot yet. Think a cross between Cheltenham (warmth and country colours) and Glorious Goodwood (low-key elegance).
Who you might see: The Princess Royal, Simon Bazalgette, Jilly Cooper.
Concentration required: It's 70 per cent unrestricted viewing, 30 per cent through the gaps in your fingers (those terrifying obstacles make for tough viewing).
Where to stay: Bag an invitation to stay with the Earl and Countess of Derby at Knowsley Hall.
The most popular racing event in the world has its fair share of juicy anecdotes
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The tables have turned: 70-year-old jeweller Theo Fennell has followed in his screenwriter daughter Emerald's footsteps. Almost two years ago to the day, when the entire Fennell household – ‘the whole gang, grandsons, boyfriends, husbands, everything’ – was locked down in its countryside bolthole on the border between Berkshire and Hampshire, he began putting pen to paper.
Theo Fennell: celebrity, scandal and diamonds in the King of Bling's memoir
‘Everyone in the house was writing,’ he says. Which is what inspired his first plan to embark upon a novel (and, happily, was a distraction that ‘required no physical effort’). Its title was ‘so pretentious, I don’t dare tell you’. Perhaps he took after a teenage Fennell's angst-driven works entitled Those Who Have Eyes to See and Metamorphosis of the Antichrist.
Alas, we will never know. A work of fiction proved difficult – and Fennell had enough self-awareness to realise. ‘I don’t want to join that terrible queue of people struggling. It’s a real sort of Central Casting figure and I didn’t want to be that person,’ he says.
But a good friend advised ‘write what you know’ and, thus, ‘I brought my ambitions down considerably’. The result is I Fear for this Boy: a rip-roaring memoir, made entirely of his greatest ‘accidents’. From a cameo at the Royal Albert Hall to a disastrous, alcohol-fuelled presentation at Tiffany & Co, Fennell leapfrogs from one story to the next in anecdote-a-minute prose.
For a man with the moniker ‘jeweller to the stars’ (Fennell has spent decades partying with Sir Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley, Lord Lloyd Webber et al) the three ‘criteria’ for his book are surprising. 'No famous people’, ‘no sex’ and ‘nobody should suffer’, he tells me.
A noble ambition indeed – but salacious stories win out, and so you'll find Sir Bob Geldof, Sir Elton John and Jerry Hall, alongside many more of the world's most famous, in his pages. Perhaps celebrity to Fennell is just too normal: ‘We know a lot of people who are quite famous, but the vast majority of people are – although they wouldn’t like to hear this – incredibly obscure. In some cases, famous people have become clients – and in some cases they become friends. As a family, we like funny people who are able to laugh at themselves, as well as make fun of us. [Famous people are] certainly not something I try to collect.’
But, like bees around a honeypot, the rich and famous gravitate towards grand spanking diamonds. And, clearly, Fennell's ebullience. How did he and Elton John become friends? He deadpans: ‘He came to see me to ask if I could help him write a song,’ before creasing up. They were actually set up via Sir Elton’s manager over a ‘very, very silly lunch that went on forever’.
Those were back in the days when ‘we were not entirely sober, so it was a slightly more histrionic Elton and a slightly less sensible me’. But the friendship continued into their sober lives – both haven’t drunk for over 25 years – and these days, they get on ‘better and better’. Elizabeth Hurley, he adds, ‘is a very funny person, terrific company – and obviously very beautiful’.
The book’s title, I Fear for this Boy, was lifted from an Eton school report that Fennell discovered during lockdown in a big canvas bag. ‘I was actually very touched [my parents] kept them,’ Fennell says. While his gilded twin sisters' reports showed they were winning and captaining practically everything, ‘mine got progressively worse – I hadn’t realised I’d been such an unpleasant little boy,’ he winces. But in person, his cheeky skullduggery is his most alluring quality.
Fennell is known as the ‘King of Bling’ – the man who makes diamond-encrusted showstoppers. But it's a nickname he hates: ‘My daughters find it weepingly funny,' he says. 'Like somebody who is a sort of dad dancer being called the Mick Jagger of the dancefloor. Some of the pieces are incredibly blingy – but these are the things that tend to get noticed. Although they can be seen as shallow, they’re also extremely well made and complicated.’
To list all the people who have worn Fennell’s jewels is a roll call of Who’s Who. The great and the good spanning Ronnie Wood to the Delevingne sisters in extravagant, multi-thousand pound show-tastic pieces some of which open up as miniature worlds unto themselves – from a King Henry VIII brooch to an Oscar Wilde ring via something incredibly bespoke.
And his daughter has seen success at awards ceremonies: she won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and received nominations for Best Picture and Best Director for Promising Young Woman in 2021. In fact, she’s won gongs aplenty with various BAFTAs, SAGAs and countless nominations under her belt. Fennell had visited Emerald, 36, on that same set – ‘when she was very heavily pregnant’. Everytime I wandered on, saying, “can I do anything to help?” And I realised I was being out-adulted, which is a very joyful thing.’
Has her success overshadowed his own? ‘It does mean there’s a very, very high mountain for me to climb to get one above. A Nobel prize, but for what?’ For literature? ‘I think you need to have a body of work – that [pointing to I Fear for this Boy] is really just a toe.’
Away from all that, life at the Fennells sounds delightful. ‘Never a cross word’ was exchanged during lockdown, ‘apart from what to watch’. Not Bridgerton, I am told. Emerald has previously said: ‘My parents have always been much cooler than me and my sister, it’s an Edina and Saffy [from Ab Fab] situation.’ Her father pooh-poohs that statement in absolute. ‘None of us are at all cool. Coolness is something that we've almost consciously tried to avoid. So I'm not sure if pushing the cool adjective at us is meant as anything other than slightly derogatory.’
Fennell's family is obviously a tight bunch - and his book, really, is for them. ‘I thought if I just write a book to amuse family and friends, just write down some anecdotes… It’s something I wish my father had done from his life. I found that very easy to do and quite cathartic.’ And from it, dear reader, you can expect nothing less than great fun.
I Fear for this Boy: Some Chapters of Accidents by Theo Fennell (Mensch Publishing, £25) is available from Thursday 7 April
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"Accurate and timely spot rates give brokers, shippers and carriers alike the power of negotiation and the ability to stay competitive in the market," said Pete Lunenfeld, chief product officer, Truckstop.com. "We are the first in the industry to use machine learning and artificial intelligence to provide customers with same-day spot rate estimates at the load level—a game changer, considering the industry standard uses 30-day lane-level rates using broad region averages. We are leveling the playing field for our customers, further enabling them to continue to move their freight and business forward."
Available this month for new and existing customers, Rate Insights will enable customers to post and negotiate competitive rates, and is available on desktop and in the Truckstop.com mobile app, Truckstop Go™ as both a load rate estimate and general rate insight tool for lane analysis.
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak faced difficult questions yesterday, after it emerged that his wealthy wife, Akshata, holds non-domicile status and therefore does not have to pay UK tax on income she earns abroad. Mrs Sunak, a former fashion designer, holds shares in multiple businesses, including a 0.9 per cent share (thought to be worth around £690 million) in her father's successful IT business, Infosys, which operates in the family's native India. She reportedly pays tax on her UK earnings - but it is not clear what these entail. As she holds an Indian passport, she is entitled to seek non-domicile status, a tax-saving scheme, and would need to renounce her Indian nationality in order to become a UK citizen, as her spokesperson explained yesterday: ‘Akshata Murty is a citizen of India, the country of her birth and parents' home. India does not allow its citizens to hold the citizenship of another country simultaneously.’
As her non-dom status makes headlines, who is Rishi Sunak’s wife?
It's not the first time that the Chancellor's wife has faced criticisms in the press in recent weeks. Infosys, the company her father founded, has faced a backlash because it continues to operate in Russia, after many Western companies pulled out of the region due to its invasion of Ukraine (it should be noted, however, a similar policy does not stand in India; and that the family no longer runs the business).
So who exactly is Mrs Sunak?
Born in April 1980 in India to ambitious parents Narayana and Sudha Murthy, Akshata and her younger brother Rohan were raised by their paternal grandparents, while her mother and father pursued their careers in engineering and science. The tough decision paid off, as Narayana went on to found a £3.5 billion IT services company, Infosys, while Sudha became India's first female engineer to work for its biggest car manufacturer, TATA Engineering and Locomotive Company (TELCO).
She moved abroad to the US to study economics and French at Claremont McKenna College in California, before completing a degree in Fashion of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. In 2005, she did an MBA at Stanford University, where she met her future husband. The pair married four years later in 2009, in a lavish ceremony in Bengaluru in India, attended by high society figures including cricketing legend Anil Kumble. After four years living in India, they moved to the UK, shortly before Rishi became an MP for Richmond in Yorkshire in 2015. The couple have two daughters, Krishna and Anoushka, but very little is known about them, as their parents have kept their identities private.
In 2007, she set up her fashion design business, Akshata Designs, yet it collapsed just three years later. Since then, she has mostly held shares in multiple businesses, including one that she and her husband previously owned together, Catamaran Ventures UK (he transferred his shares to her before becoming an MP), as well as Jamie Oliver's Pizzeria and New & Lingwood, the tailors to Etonians.
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WHEN 22 - 26 June
WHY The festival that needs no introduction is finally celebrating its 50th birthday this summer. Perhaps the mother, father, grandparent of all music events, Glastonbury is back for a truly fabulous return. The festival was cancelled in 2020 and again in 2021, as a result of Covid-19 restrictions. Now, however, after a two-year hiatus, the idyllic corner of Somerset is set to host superstars and socialites by the dozen this June. Be sure to pack your best outfits, as who knows which celebrity you may bump into on the fridges of the pyramid stage, at the secret piano bar, or down the rabbit hole…
WHO GOES Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, Florence Welch, Cara Delevingne, Margot Robbie, Kit Harington, Emma Watson, Adwoa Aboah, Lola Bute, Alexa Chung, Stella McCartney, Edie Campbell, Gwyneth Paltrow, the list goes on…
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SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen Joins MALIN+GOETZ Extensive Portfolio of Skincare
NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MALIN+GOETZ announces a new addition to its collection of skincare products, SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen. Just in time for the summer, this new sunscreen calls for an effective, uncomplicated sunscreen formula that will keep your skin protected against the sun's harmful rays.
Designed to work for all skin types + skin tones, the new SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen is made with clean ingredients that defends against UV rays and environmental aggressors while helping to brighten + hydrate the skin. The light-weight formula is made with Niacinamide, Vitamin E, Ursolic Acid, Antioxidants and Non-Nano Zinc Oxide and together with innovative MicroSperse® technology, the gel-cream formula glides on easily, absorbs quickly and has water-resistant broad-spectrum defense.
"This mineral based sunblock provides protection against the sun's rays. Both UVA and UVB are blocked, and the protection is provided immediately upon application, says Dr. Angela Lamb, Board Certified Dermatologist. There are also other active ingredients to help keep your skin looking radiant, particularly niacinamide. This is a perfect two in one. Prevention and protection."
This easy-to-use formula can be worn on clean skin, works great under makeup and can be used in place of your moisturizer in the warmer months depending on your skin type. Whether exploring the outdoors or shielding yourself from the effects of city living, SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen helps to ward off signs of pre-mature aging by working as a physical shield.
"We're always looking for ways to make the use of products easier for our customers and with SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen, we can confidently say we did just that, said Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz, Founders of MALIN+GOETZ. "Put it on in the morning before leaving the house or throw it in the bag and apply it later, this easy-to-use sunscreen is lightweight on the skin and leaves no white residue.
MALIN+GOETZ SPF 30 Mineral Sunscreen is available in a 1.7 FL. Oz. tube and is available in stores and online with an MSRP of $36. For more information, please visit www.malinandgoetz.com.
ABOUT MALIN+GOETZ
MALIN+GOETZ was founded by Matthew Malin + Andrew Goetz in 2004 with a mission to create high quality, easy-to-use skincare, fragrances and candles that fit into a modern lifestyle. Guided by the philosophy of less, but better, their expertly designed products are meant to be gentle, effective + efficient in every way, shape and form. They strive to create fewer steps in a routine, less packaging, less fuss + less waste. Born in New York City, MALIN+GOETZ has been inspired by the diversity, inclusivity + the energy of city living. These values are reflected in its cruelty-free products designed for every skin type, tone + gender.
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VANCOUVER, BC, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- USA News Group –US President Joe Biden is calling for a return to US energy independence for the first time during his presidency, in response to surging gas prices and global supply challenges. The US officially became a net exporter of oil back in 2018 under the previous administration, for the first time in over 75 years. However, under today's challenging times, prices are through the roof, and once again domestic production is being called upon to help lessen the impact of the price shocks. This time, solutions will require innovative efforts from across the spectrum, including from technology developed by Petroteq Energy, Inc. (OTCPK: PQEFF), transportation from Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (NYSE: CP) (TSX: CP), biofuel production from groups like Green Plains (NASDAQ: GPRE), and greener production from producers such as TotalEnergies SE (NYSE: TTE) and Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE).
A breakthrough technology that's presenting a potential game changer in US energy security is being developed by Petroteq Energy, Inc. (OTC: PQEFF), known as Clean Oil Recovery Technology (CORT).
By enabling production from oil sands without using water during the extraction process, CORT comes with significant environmental advantages over historical production methods. Last September, Petroteq proved CORT could produce from oil sands ore. So far as a result, neither wastewater nor tailings ponds are created from the process.
According to Petroteq in a statement based on the results: "Confirmation that heavy oil extracted from Utah oil sands using our CORT process is suitable for production of MSAR® and bioMSAR™ fuels could allow for the production of fuel and biofuel with significant environmental benefits, while creating a higher value product stream for Petroteq's future commercial production."
Petroteq's system is closed loop in nature, meaning that +95% of the solvents used in the extraction process are recovered, recycled, and reused while roughly 5% remain within the oil that's extracted.
Already CORT has drawn plenty of outside interest, including that of ESG-focused equity firm Viston United Swiss AG, which made an offer to buy Petroteq, giving a valuation more than 10x higher than its 52-week volume weighted average was prior to the offer.
"We are particularly pleased with the recognition this shows of our technology which we have taken from inception to commercial viability as a one of its kind in oil sands eco-friendly, green extraction," said former Petroteq Chairman and CEO, Dr. Gerald Bailey at the time of the offer, who retired in January. "We had always forecast a great future. However, we respect the value of this offer to shareholders and if it can be achieved it will reward our many dedicated supporters."
The offer itself is valued at a considerable premium over the market price, with a 100% all-cash consideration of C$0.74 per common share. Meanwhile, through its US shares on the OTC under the PQEFF symbol, shares of Petroteq are trading around US$0.375 (C$0.474) on March 30, 2022. At that price point, the C$0.74 (~US$0.59) still represents a potential 56% premium over the more current trading price.
Originally made in April 2021, Viston's premium price offer gave a valuation of Petroteq stock with a 1,032% premium over that 52-week volume weighted average while also giving approximately 279% higher than the closing price of the Common Shares on the TSX Venture Exchange on August 6, 2021.
Reaction to Viston's offer has been favorable across the Petroteq team, with its Board Members sharing their unanimous intention to tender their shares, as well Petroteq's Founder, Former Chairman and CEO Alex Blyumkin also announcing his support for the takeover bid.
A third-party cash flow analysis was run by Broadlands on a pre-income tax basis, at discount rates of 0.0, 7.5 and 15%. Their results showed potential economic benefit in the base case of a Net Present Value (NPV) of $1.285 billion, $602 million, and $341 million, respectively.
"Broadlands' evaluation report provides the potential economic benefit from the sale of sands is significant and provides an attractive enhancement to the value of the extraction process further enhances the forecast value of the Petroteq extraction technology," said Petroteq's CTO and Interim CEO, Dr. Vladimir Podlipsky. "The Petroteq operation can produce "green" energy with high quality oil extraction, while also remediating the oily sand and turning it into a useable, marketable resource."
This economic analysis of CORT focused on the markets available for the sale of the three categories of by-product sands. Broadlands noted that an extraction plant producing 5,000 bpd could (as estimated by Petroteq) be capable of yielding 6,000 tons of sand per day or 1,860,000 tons per year (based on 310 operating days per year and operating 24 hours per day), and that silica flour is postulated to be 15% of the saleable product, fracking quality sand 55%, and bulk sand 30%.
The economics of frac sand check out, according to executives at Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (NYSE: CP) (TSX: CP), who told investors earlier this year that it "can't move as much frac sand as the demand is out there."
In order to open up more domestic reserves for production, it will likely entail more fracking, which in turn requires the right quality of sands to carry out. Canadian Pacific Railway's sand business is already up slightly based on the rise in oil prices.
However, it didn't help business when the rail company was involved in a lengthy labour dispute with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), until late March when it finally agreed to reach an agreement through binding arbitration.
"CP is pleased to have reached agreement with the TCRC Negotiating Committee to enter into binding arbitration and end this work stoppage," said CP President and CEO Keith Creel. "This agreement enables us to return to work effective noon Tuesday local time to resume our essential services for our customers and the North American supply chain."
In the biofuels industry, Green Plains (NASDAQ: GPRE) expanded its patent portfolio through its subsidiary Fluid Quip Technologies through the acquisition of a family of patents from AB Agri.
"As the leading technology provider to the biofuels industry, we have been focused on both developing and discovering great technologies to enhance the base ethanol facility," said Neal Jakel, Managing Director at Fluid Quip Technologies. "Our deep intellectual property portfolio along with the latest issued patents combined with the suite of AB Agri patents, adds incredible breadth to our existing technology portfolio."
The entire patent family is extensive and encompasses multiple countries around the world, including the U.S., Canada, Australia and a majority of the EU markets where FQT currently has technology installations.
French-based oil giant TotalEnergies SE (NYSE: TTE) is quite active in the United States, not only as a big player in the Barnett Shale, but also through its involvement in biomethane production. Back in November of 2021, TotalEnergies announced the construction launch of its first biomethane production unit with US partners Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ: CLNE).
"We are pleased to consolidate our entry into the U.S. biomethane market by jointly developing this first production unit on the Del Rio Dairy farm, through our joint venture with Clean Energy," said Laurent Wolffsheim, Senior Vice President Green Gases & Growth at TotalEnergies. "This project marks another step in TotalEnergies' transformation into a multi-energy company, and in the implementation of its ambition to be a major player in renewables."
According to the release, by processing cow manure, a significant source of methane emissions, and substituting fossil fuels with renewable energies, the project will avoid some 45,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions per year. Through the acquisition of an interest in Clean Energy in May 2018, TotalEnergies became the largest shareholder of the U.S. leader in natural gas vehicle fuels—today holding a stake of 19%.
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Eulalona was the Native American village that sat near the park site before present-day Klamath Falls. A local trailhead shares the name.
“The village really sat at what is now Moore Park and Conger Heights in the Link River Canyon at the north end,” Parks Manager John Bellon said at the meeting. “It was a large trading village where tribes came from north and south and east and west to trade for various goods.”
The city began considering whether to rename the park after the now-defunct Klamath Falls equity task force recommended a name change last year. Kit Carson was a 19th-century frontiersman and was known for his involvement in massacres of local Native American tribes.
The council voted to rename the park in January. The Parks Advisory Board then solicited suggestions for new park names from the community using an online survey. Bellon said they received nearly 400 responses, which were then voted on by board members.
City council members had four choices for a new park name. In addition to Eulalona, they included Sunshine Park, Discovery Park, and Yadenite Park, named after a yellowish rock that is found in the area.
“I just think it’s appropriate to, in light of the history of Kit Carson, to honor our Native people and to honor them with a park,” said City Councilor Phil Studenberg. “And it’s a beautiful name.”
Although the park does not share the exact location of the former village, Bellon said “that doesn’t mean it’s not a great name and indicative of our history.”
In a recent community survey, almost 60% of respondents favored renaming the park, according to the city.
No one spoke during the public comment period.
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SHANGHAI, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On April 7, 2022, Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) and its subsidiary Shanghai International Energy Exchange (INE) released trading volume statistics for the first quarter of 2022.
Highlights:
Total trading volume for SHFE reached 401,671 thousand lots in the first quarter of 2022, with the average daily open interest of 8,127 thousand lots. Total trading days stood at 58.
- Copper Q1 total trading volume stood at 9,854 thousand lots, while the average daily open interest reached 342 thousand lots
- Nickel Q1 total trading volume stood at 22,217 thousand lots, while the average daily open interest reached 255 thousand lots
- Gold Q1 total trading volume stood at 10,798 thousand lots, while the average daily open interest reached 208 thousand lots
- Steel rebar Q1 total trading volume stood at 103,037 thousand lots, while the average daily open interest reached 2,602 thousand lots
- Stainless steel Q1 total trading volume stood at 10,277 thousand lots, while the average daily open interest reached 109 thousand lots
- Bitumen Q1 total trading volume stood at 37,655 thousand lots, while the average daily open interest reached 700 thousand lots
- Fuel oil Q1 total trading volume stood at 34,364 thousand lots, while the average daily open interest reached 493 thousand lots
- Cooper Options Q1 total trading volume stood at 2,248 thousand lots, while the average daily open interest reached 44 thousand lots
For more detailed data, please visit: http://www.shfe.com.cn/en/MarketData/
Total trading volume for INE reached 24,113 thousand lots in the first quarter of 2022, with the average daily open interest of 258 thousand lots. Total trading days stood at 58.
- Copper Q1 total trading volume stood at 1,138 thousand lots, while the average daily open interest reached 18 thousand lots
- Crude oil Q1 total trading volume stood at 13,388 thousand lots, while the average daily open interest reached 71 thousand lots
- LSFO Q1 total trading volume stood at 5,902 thousand lots, while the average daily open interest reached 84 thousand lots
- TSR 20 Q1 total trading volume stood at 2,781 thousand lots, while the average daily open interest reached 67 thousand lots
- Crude oil options Q1 total trading volume stood at 904 thousand lots, while the average daily open interest reached 16 thousand lots
For more detailed data, please visit: http://www.ine.cn/en/statements/
About SHFE
With the ultimate goal of serving the real economy, Shanghai Futures Exchange ("SHFE") is under the uniform regulation of China Securities Regulatory Commission ("CSRC") and organizes the futures trading approved by CSRC in accordance with the principles of openness, impartiality, fairness and integrity. Currently there are 20 futures contracts and 6 commodity options available for trading on SHFE.
About INE
Registered in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone in 2013, Shanghai International Energy Exchange ("INE") operates the listing, clearing, settlement and delivery of futures, options and other derivatives, formulates business rules, implements self-regulation, publishes market information, and provides technology, venue and facility services.
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