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LOS ANGELES, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The largest fitness event on the West Coast, TheFitExpo™, presented by Subway Restaurants, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center, Saturday and Sunday, May 21-22.
It's time to grab your workout gear, friends, buddies, family and join us for a fun filled weekend. TheFitExpo unites thousands of wellness enthusiasts ranging from bodybuilders and powerlifters to jiu-jitsu and functional fitness, personal trainers, Group X instructors, competitive athletes and even the weekend warrior. Over 50,000 attendees are anticipated to attend.
TheFitExpo is everything health and wellness under one roof, for one weekend only. The iconic event will feature over 100+ of the top fitness celebrities where you will be able to pose for photos with your favorite iconic luminaries. A full list can be found at www.thefitexpo.com.
It is a true one-stop for anyone wanting to live a healthier lifestyle. Come meet influencers, discover new products and services for you and your pets, have all-access to experience free new workout classes, fun cooking demos, and witness live sporting competitions. During both days, leading professionals will provide 'hot' new training tips, informational seminars, exciting demonstrations and showcase the latest in equipment and workouts.
Hundreds of companies will be selling and sampling the best in nutrition products and services. TheFitExpo Los Angeles will host thousands of competitors in over 20 events including, the Odd Haugen Strength Classic, Ultimate Athletic Boot Camp, Dream Jiu Jitsu, USPA Powerlifting, Epic Series Obstacle, Group Training Zone, MAX REPS 4 CA$H, USA Pickleball tournament, The Fittest Couple Model Search, and Best Body Parts contests and more.
Tickets to the 2022 event include access into the giant 350,000 square feet (four convention center halls) of exhibition floor filled with cutting edge companies displaying, promoting, and selling fitness, health and well-being products and services to discover. A ticket also includes FREE admission to view ALL competitions taking place. Attendees will not want to miss the FREE wellness seminars, demonstrations, and celebrity autograph sessions. Plus, grab FREE samples. Many of the exhibitors are offering super-cool products at discounted prices so fit expo goers can also get their shopping game on!
Tickets purchased online in advance at www.thefitexpo.com. Adult admission tickets are $30 per day or $50 for the full weekend. Children 12 years and under are $10 per day and children under 6 are free.
Show hours are Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Los Angeles Convention Center - 1201 South Figueroa Street.
For full information on all the programs, celebrity greetings, classes, competition sign ups, class demonstrations as well as seminar schedules, Continuing Education (CEU) workshops, etc. Please visit www.thefitexpo.com or call 1-888-FIT-EXPO.
TheFitExpo™ is produced by National Fitness Productions. Presenting sponsor for TheFitExpo Los Angeles is Subway. Supporting sponsors include Reign Total Body Fuel™, Ralphs, SR Sports Research and SWEET SWEAT™.
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“Bubble Watch” digs into trends that may indicate economic and/or housing market troubles ahead.
Buzz: It’s time for a “real” debate: How long can California home-price appreciation top the surging inflation rate?
Source: My trusty spreadsheet looked at “real” home-price appreciation — that’s gains in real estate values minus increases in the cost of living. It’s a review in five-year chunks dating to 1977, comparing changes in a federal California home-price index and the Consumer Price Index while peeking at swings in mortgage rates (Freddie Mac’s average 30-year fixed rate).
The Trend
Funny what a soaring cost of living and the resulting surge in mortgage rates can do to housing chatter.
Discussions of favorable demographics and challenging inventory shortages have seemingly been replaced with hopeful banter about real estate’s reputation as an inflation hedge.
Between 2017 and 2021, California homeowners enjoyed an average 5.6% real gain a year — 8.3% annual appreciation minus 2.7% inflation rates. But in this period, however, mortgage rates decreased to below 3%.
The Dissection
Let’s go back nearly a half-century to see California housing’s “real” history …
1977-1981: The build-up to the monumental mortgage-rate spike of this era was a hot one for housing. The market saw a 10.2% annualized real home-price appreciation as yearly gains averaging 21.2% outpaced extraordinary 11.1% inflation rates. Loan rates soared to 16.6% from 8.9%.
1982-1986: Pricey mortgages and high inflation took a delayed toll with real home-price depreciation of 0.4% a year. The 5.5% price gains were overshadowed by 5.9% inflation. Cheaper money didn’t help much, with rates down to 10.2%.
1987-1991: California’s late 1980s housing boom translated to 7.5% real home-price appreciation a year — prices up 12.3% vs. 4.8% inflation rates. Mortgages decreased to 9.3%.
1992-1996: Too many people forget the ugly economy of the mid-1990s. Real home prices fell at a 6.2% annual rate — 2.5% annual losses compounded by 3.7% inflation rates. Mortgages decreased to 7.8%.
1997-2001: A rebound with 5.8% real home-price appreciation a year. Prices rose 8.8% vs. 3% inflation rates. Mortgages decreased to 7%.
2002-2006: The rebound blossomed into the grand bubble with 15.5% real home-price appreciation — prices were up 18.7% vs. 3.2% inflation. Mortgages dipped to 6.4%.
2007-2011: The bubble burst into the Great Recession. Price losses of 7.9% a year plus 2.9% inflation rates added up to 10.8% real depreciation in this period. Mortgages decreased to 4.5%.
2012-2016: Finally, the rebound stuck, resulting in 4.6% real home-price appreciation a year — gains of 6.5% vs. 1.9% inflation. Mortgages decreased to 3.7%. This set the stage for the pandemic era’s odd housing market.
How bubbly?
On a scale of zero bubbles (no bubble here) to five bubbles (five-alarm warning) … FOUR BUBBLES!
Since 1977, California home appreciation has topped cost-of-living hikes two-thirds of the time. The average year had 2.7% real home-price appreciation — 6.2% gains minus 3.5% inflation rates.
That track record isn’t any guarantee. Yet it offers some comfort to folks betting on real estate’s inflation-protection powers after they possibly overpaid in housing’s recent buying binge.
Look, inflation is typically the byproduct of an overheated economy. Hot business cycles usually generate plenty of jobs and fat paychecks. Those opportunities help make lofty mortgages payments.
But, remember, inflation also has a bad habit of pushing up mortgage rates. The 30-year average rate is already almost double its January 2021 bottom of 2.65%.
And consider last year’s 4.7% average increase in the cost of living topped 3% mortgage rates. Inflation last topped financing costs in 1979.
Jonathan Lansner is business columnist for the Southern California News Group. He can be reached at jlansner@scng.com
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It didn’t take long for the tragic mass shooting in Sacramento early Sacramento morning to become yet another flashpoint in the national debate over gun control. The basic facts were barely coming to light when politicians rushed to call for new gun laws. That’s not how anyone serious about preventing gun violence should proceed.
California already has the strictest gun laws in the nation.
The fact that mass shootings happen even here speaks to the blunt reality that laws have limits, that only law-abiding gun owners follow gun laws and that there are more complicated factors driving not only the broad phenomenon of gun violence but individual acts of gun violence.
In this particular case, Smiley Martin, one of the three suspects arrested in this case, should not have had a gun. He’s a convicted felon with a record that goes back a decade, with crimes including domestic violence and assault with great bodily injury.
According to reporting by Sam Stanton at the Sacramento Bee, Smiley was sent to prison in 2018 for assaulting his girlfriend, facing a 10-year sentence. He was rejected for parole in 2021 but released less than a year later due to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabiliation’s use of pre- and post-sentencing credits.
In 2021, Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Marie Schubert’s office opposed his parole, citing his lengthy criminal history, which included his 2013 arrest after being found just six months after his 18th birthday transporting an “assault weapon and large capacity magazines to potential buyers.”
In other words, we’re dealing with a situation involving an alleged perpetrator of gun violence who has, for the last decade, operated outside of the law when it comes to guns.
And yet, we’ve heard the president use this shooting to once again call for sweeping federal gun laws, including bans on arbitrary types of firearms.
We’ve also seen Sacramento politicians get in on the action.
There’s a renewed legislative push for bills that, among other things, would make it easier for people to sue gun companies and ban marketing of guns to minors. These are, to be direct, not the proposals of people serious about addressing gun violence.
Regardless of what the answer is or what the appropriate policy is, a more proximal factor one would expect a competent legislature to consider is whether, in fact, Smiley Martin, a violent criminal, should have been released from prison so soon. At the bare minimum, that merits scrutiny, especially if lawmakers are falling over themselves promoting gun control.
We must also take notice that our criminal justice system clearly isn’t doing what it should be doing.
The state of California has long known that the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation hasn’t really been living up to the latter word of its name, despite having a budget that continues to grow largely because Gov. Gavin Newsom loves to throw money at the prison guards union. How about, instead of throwing money at CCPOA, ensuring CDCR offers effective rehabilitation programs? Just a thought.
And of course, there’s the low-hanging fruit. The state maintains an Armed and Prohibited Persons System which, while not perfect, is, as its name suggests, a list of people who should not have guns under the law but are known to have them. Addressing that list is likely to yield more tangible benefits to public safety than proposals targeting law-abiding Californians exercising their constitutional right to keep and bear arms and businesses lawfully serving s
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A haunting image of red dresses hung on crosses along a roadside, with a rainbow in the background, commemorating children who died at a residential school created to assimilate Indigenous children in Canada won the prestigious World Press Photo award Thursday.
The image was one of a series of the Kamloops Residential School shot by Canadian photographer Amber Bracken for The New York Times.
“It is a kind of image that sears itself into your memory. It inspires a kind of sensory reaction," Global jury chair Rena Effendi said in a statement. "I could almost hear the quietness in this photograph, a quiet moment of global reckoning for the history of colonization, not only in Canada but around the world.”
It was not the first recognition for Bracken's work in the Amsterdam-based competition. She won first prize in the contest's Contemporary Issues category in 2017 for images of protesters at the Dakota Access Pipeline in North Dakota.
Her latest win came less than a week after Pope Francis made a historic apology to Indigenous peoples for the “deplorable” abuses they suffered in Canada’s Catholic-run residential schools and begged for forgiveness.
Last May, the Tk’emlups te Secwepemc Nation announced the discovery of 215 gravesites near Kamloops, British Columbia. It was Canada’s largest Indigenous residential school and the discovery of the graves was the first of numerous, similar grim sites across the country.
“So we started to have, I suppose, a personification of some of the children that went to these schools that didn’t come home,” Bracken said in comments released by contest organizers. “There’s also these little crosses by the highway. And I knew right away that I wanted to photograph the line of these these crosses with these little children’s clothes hanging on them to commemorate and to honor those kids and to make them visible in a way that they hadn’t been for a long time.”
Indigenous peoples elsewhere in the world featured in two other of the annual competition's top prizes. The winners were chosen out of 64,823 photographs and open format entries by 4,066 photographers from 130 countries.
“Together the global winners pay tribute to the past, while inhabiting the present and looking towards the future,” Effendi said.
Australian photographer Matthew Abbott won the Photo Story of the Year prize for a series of images for National Geographic/Panos Pictures that document how the Nawarddeken people of West Arnhem Land in northern Australia fight fire with fire by deliberately burning off undergrowth to remove fuel that could spark far larger wildfires.
The Long-Term Project award went to Lalo de Almeida of Brazil for a series of photos for Folha de São Paulo/Panos Pictures called “Amazonian Dystopia” that charts the effects of the exploitation of the Amazon region, particularly on Indigenous communities forced to deal with environmental degradation.
In regional awards announced previously, Bram Janssen of The Associated Press won the Stories category in Asia with a series of photos from a Kabul cinema and AP photographer Dar Yasin earned an honorable mention for photos from Kashmir titled “Endless War.”
Yasin, together with Mukhtar Khan and Channi Anand, won the 2020 Pulitzer Prize in feature photography for their coverage of the war in Kashmir.
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OSCEOLA, Iowa (WHO) — Osceola fire crews remained on the scene over twenty hours after the initial call Tuesday night. Several got just four hours of sleep during that time span. Despite six departments from three counties battling the blaze 120 years of history on Osceola’s town square has gone up in flames.
“We’re gonna continue to see some smoldering and some smoke from that building. Partial roof collapse, partial second-floor collapse, and lots of material packed on top of each other,” said Osceola Fire Chief Byron Jimmerson.
Receiving the fire call shortly after 11:00 pm Tuesday, firefighters were able to quickly evacuate residents in the apartments next door to the building at the corner of Main Street and Washington Street but saving the building built in 1902 was an insurmountable task. “A lot of planning and a lot to do and it will hurt the town more because it’s not there,” said Marie White who serves as a historian in Osceola.
City leaders recently green-lighted a $1 million facade grant project to renovate the town square and this building was included. “We need to protect our history. It’s a cornerstone of our square. It’s part of the uniqueness,” said Osceola Mayor Matt Stoll.
A major piece of a beloved town square is now gone forever. Stoll said, “One of the oldest buildings in town. It’s definitely when the older ones on the square cornerstone, you know. It’s a total loss. It’s terrible to see a building that significant gone.”
Because the integrity of the building is now in jeopardy local fire officials are asking the community to stay away from Washington and Main Street until the area is deemed safe and barricades are removed. Officials are still working to find out what caused the fire.
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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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NEW YORK (AP) — CBS News reporter Debora Patta has covered conflicts in Africa and the Middle East, and the aftermath of terrorist attacks in Europe. She has seen violence and death at close range before. But the atrocities she witnessed in Bucha, Ukraine this week stood out, and overwhelmed her.
“We need to be disturbed by these pictures,” Patta said on “CBS Mornings,” after describing what she and other journalists witnessed in the outskirts of Kyiv.
The war changed this week from a media perspective, which is how most people outside of Ukraine experience it.
Before, events had been seen primarily from a slight distance — fiery explosions caught on camera or drone-eyed views of burned-out buildings. Now, with the Ukrainian army retaking control of villages near Kyiv that had been brutalized by Russian soldiers, journalists are capturing the aftermath of horrific violence at close range — of dead bodies bound, tortured and burned.
While there’s a sense that images like these might change public opinion or have an impact on how a war plays out, historically that hasn’t often been the case, said Rebecca Adelman, a communications professor at the University of Maryland who specializes in war and the media.
Still, several countries, including the United States and Britain, imposed additional sanctions on Russia this week, and they cited the brutality in Bucha as compelling them to do more.
Whatever the impact, Adelman said it is critical to have journalists on hand to document what is going on. “Bearing witness is crucially important, particularly in cases of catastrophic loss,” she said. “Sometimes the photograph is all you have left.”
Photographs and video from Bucha showed body bags piled in trenches, lifeless limbs protruding from hastily dug graves, and corpses scattered in streets where they fell, including one man blown off a bicycle.
Journalists from around the world also interviewed Ukrainians emerging from their hiding places to tell stories about the barbarism they witnessed from Russian soldiers.
TV anchors and correspondents warned viewers that they were about to see graphic and disturbing pictures — a warning that came four times in one episode of “World News Tonight” on ABC. “I'm sorry I have to show you this,” CNN's Frederik Pleitgen apologized, before motioning a camera to show body bags piled in a van.
“While we may want to look away, it is becoming harder and harder to close our eyes to what's happening,” NBC “Nightly News” anchor Lester Holt said in his warning to viewers.
Veteran television news producer Rick Kaplan said that, from what he's seen, news organizations have been careful in what they've shown without flinching from the story.
“Every day we have these images it brings (the war) home more and more,” said Kaplan, a former president of both CNN and MSNBC. “It's a good thing that this horrifies us. Can you imagine if we were blase about it?”
The gruesome images from Bucha, in particular, have dominated news reports around the world.
The BBC reported on the continued “world revulsion.” Italian state TV gave no warning before showing bodies with bound hands, half-buried in sandy terrain. “What you see from here, unfortunately, are signs of torture on the face,” journalist Stefania Battistini said. “All are wearing civilian clothes.”
Narrating a story on Fakty, Poland's most-watched evening news program, anchor Grzegorz Kajdanowicz said “it is our duty to warn you, but also to show you what the Russians did in Bucha and several other places.”
It was different in Russia, where state television falsely claimed Ukraine was responsible for either killing civilians themselves or perpetrating a hoax. Russian TV has also run images of dead bodies in Bucha, some taken from CNN, with the word “fake” stamped on the screen, according to Internet Archive, a company that monitors Web and television content.
The Russian propaganda prompted many Western news organizations to debunk those claims by using satellite imagery to show that many dead bodies that were documented on the ground this week by journalists had been in the same spots when Russia controlled the town.
Some of the most graphic images were compiled in a short video made by Ukraine to accompany President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech to the United Nations on Tuesday. To a soundtrack of somber music and the cries of children, the video showed close-ups of corpses and body parts.
Technical difficulties delayed its airing until well after Zelenskyy talked, giving networks like CNN and Fox News Channel that had aired the speech time to present it later in edited form. But MSNBC appeared to show it in full, leaving anchor Andrea Mitchell visibly shaken.
“That's just horrific,” she said. “I don't think the world has seen anything like it.”
Ukraine has a clear motivation to show the world what is happening, and journalists accompanied Zelenskyy on a visit to Bucha on Monday.
While television and the Internet give greater immediacy to war coverage, heart-wrenching images — and their potential to shape public opinion — are hardly new.
Harvard historian Drew Faust, author of “This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War,” noted that when Matthew Brady had an exhibit of his Civil War photographs in 1862, The New York Times wrote, “if he has not brought bodies and laid them in our dooryards and along the streets, he has done something very like it.”
When a memorable photo was circulated of a 5-year-old boy sitting dazed and bloodied after being rescued from a bombing in Aleppo, Syria in 2016, NPR asked in a headline, “Can one photo help end a war?”
It hasn't yet.
A danger, too, is that in a world not easily shocked people will become numb to the pictures. That's Faust's fear, particularly as she expressed surprise that many people became strangely disconnected to the news of so many people dying of COVID-19.
As more communities are liberated from Russian rule, the number of ghastly images will almost certainly multiply.
“A little caution will be needed going forward so every news program doesn't become a parade of horrible images,” said news consultant and retired NBC News executive Bill Wheatley.
Yet one of the surprises of this war, along with Ukraine's ability to stave off a quick defeat, is the way Zelenskyy has been able to win the information battle and unite opposition in a way that was not anticipated. In that context, the images may help make a difference.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish court ruled Thursday to suspend the trial in absentia of 26 Saudis accused in the gruesome killing of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi and for the case to be transferred to Saudi Arabia, raising fears of impunity for a crime that sparked international outrage.
Khashoggi, a United States resident who wrote critically about Saudi Crown Prince Prince Mohammed bin Salman, was killed on Oct. 2, 2018, at the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul. He had gone into the consulate for an appointment to collect documents required for him to marry his Turkish fiancee, Hatice Cengiz. He never emerged from the building.
Turkish officials alleged that Khashoggi was killed and then dismembered with a bone saw inside the consulate by a team of Saudi agents sent to Istanbul. The group included a forensic doctor, intelligence and security officers and individuals who worked for the crown prince’s office. His remains have not been found.
The Istanbul court's decision comes despite warnings from human rights groups that turning the case over to the kingdom would lead to a cover up of the killing, which has cast suspicion on the crown prince.
It also comes as Turkey, which is in a deep economic downturn, has been trying to repair its troubled relationship with Saudi Arabia and an array of other countries in its region. Some media reports have claimed that Riyadh has made improved relations conditional on Turkey dropping the case, which had inflamed tensions between two countries.
The move would pave the way to a resolution of disputes between the two regional heavyweights since the 2011 Arab Spring, including Turkey’s support for Islamist movements like the Muslim Brotherhood, which Riyadh considers a terrorist group. Turkey also sided with Qatar in a diplomatic dispute that saw Doha boycotted by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Last week, the prosecutor in the case recommended that it be transferred to the kingdom, arguing that the trial in Turkey would remain inconclusive. Turkey’s justice minister supported the recommendation, adding that the trial in Turkey would resume if the Turkish court is not satisfied with the outcome of proceedings in the kingdom. It was not clear, however, if Saudi Arabia, which has already put some of the defendants on trial behind closed doors, would open a new trial.
During Thursday's hearing, lawyers representing Cengiz asked the court not to move the proceedings to Saudi Arabia, the private DHA news agency reported.
“Let’s not entrust the lamb to the wolf,” the agency quoted lawyer Ali Ceylan as telling the court, using a Turkish saying. “Let’s protect the honor and dignity of the Turkish nation.”
The court however, ruled to halt the trial in line with the Justice Ministry's “positive opinion,” DHA reported. It also decided to lift arrest warrants issued against the defendants and gave the sides seven days to lodge any opposition.
There was no immediate reaction from Saudi Arabia to the court’s decision.
Human rights advocates had also urged Turkey not to transfer the case to Saudi Arabia, arguing that justice for Khashoggi would not be delivered by Saudi courts.
“It's a scandalous decision,” said Emma Sinclair-Webb, the Turkey director for the New York-based Human Rights Watch, asserting that the court had "rubber stamped" a political decision that would allow the Turkish government to repair its ties with Saudi Arabia.
“In the interest of realpolitik, Turkey is ready to sacrifice justice for an egregious crime on its own soil,” she told The Associated Press. “(The decision) opens the way for other countries to commit assassinations on Turkish territory and get away with it.”
Cengiz said she would continue to seek justice.
“We will continue this (judicial) process with all the power given to me, as a Turkish citizen,” she told reporters outside the courthouse.
“The two countries may be making an agreement, the two countries may be opening a new chapter ... but the crime is still the same crime,” she said. “The people who committed the crime haven't changed. Governments and states must have a principled stance.”
At the time of the crime, Turkey apparently had the Saudi Consulate bugged and shared audio of the killing with the CIA, among others.
The slaying sparked international condemnation. Western intelligence agencies, as well as the U.S. Congress, have said that an operation of such magnitude could not have happened without knowledge of the prince.
Turkey, which had vowed to shed light on the brutal killing, began prosecuting the defendants in absentia in 2020 after Saudi Arabia rejected requests for their extradition. The defendants included two former aides of the prince.
Some of the men were put on trial in Riyadh behind closed doors. A Saudi court issued a final verdict in 2020 that sentenced five mid-level officials and operatives to 20-year jail terms. The court had originally ordered the death penalty, but reduced the punishment after Khashoggi’s son Salah, who lives in Saudi Arabia, announced that he forgave the defendants. Three others were sentenced to lesser jail terms.
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Blaze, Safaricom’s promotional product targeting the youth population, is in the storm following allegations that the idea was stolen from one of the leading consultancy firms in the country.
The current tussle in form of a court case ropes in Transcend Media Group as the complainant and Safaricom, Saracen Media Kenya and Fieldstone Helms Limited among eight other individuals as defendants.
In the case, Transcend Media alleges that they are the originators of the Blaze idea, which they submitted to the giant telco in February 2016.
Transcend avers that in January 2016, Safaricom invited it to participate in a tender by way of a “Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Safaricom ATL/BTL Creative and Digital Services” whereby the bidders were required to conceptualize and develop a Communication Strategy and Creative execution targeting the youth market segment.
Read: How Safaricom Stole ‘Thibitisha’ Idea From Innovator Through Zindua Cafe Programme
On February 12, 2016, Transcend submitted, via Safaricom’s S-Hub online portal, its bid documents under the titles and creative concepts identified as Tribe Digital, Hack it, Next Nation and Safcom 2.0.
On February 17, 2016, Transcend made a presentation to Safaricom’s evaluation panel and the second stage of the bid entailed Safaricom’s evaluation team conducting due diligence on the invited bidders at their offices.
“Having successfully passed the evaluation stage, the Plaintiff was invited on 2nd March 2016 to make a final presentation to the 1st Defendant’s Executive Committee,” court documents read in part.
Among the agencies which were shortlisted in the final stages of the pitch were Transcend Media Group Limited, Brainwave Communications and Saracen Media Limited in collaboration with 5ive Limited and Bean Limited (as a Consortium).
Read: How Safaricom Staff and CID Officers Aid Mulot SIM Swap Scammers to Defraud Subscribers
On April 15, 2016, Safaricom formally communicated to Transcend directors via a conference call that the company was unsuccessful and that they were not at liberty to reveal the successful bidder or give any reasons why Transcend was not awarded the tender.
However, in May 2016, Transcend learned that Saracen Media Limited had April 4, 2016, won the tender though their winning bid did not include 5ive Limited who were part of the initial consortium.
Safaricom, through Saracen Media Limited, started rolling out a youth-targeted campaign known as “Blaze Kenya” through Saracen Media.
According to Transcend, Blaze Kenya was copied from their concept “Next Nation” which “was adopted in style, presentation and layout”.
Read: How Safaricom Employees Gift Themselves through FAKE and REAL Competitions
“The plaintiff avers that it later established that the execution of the In Defendant’s “Blaze Kenya” campaign by Saracen Media Limited was done in collaboration with a company called Fieldstone Helms Limited. A search conducted on the company has established that the directors of the company include the Thomas Omanga and his wife Susan Wangui Waiyaki,” revealed court documents.
In an investigation conducted differently on another case, e-mail correspondence obtained through forensic retrieval for the period from March 16, 2016, to April 15, 2016, demonstrated that there was a conspiracy between Safaricom and the defendants to fraudulently award the tender to Saracen Media Limited and to execute the creative and digital strategy by adopting Transcend’s copyrighted work.
In conjunction with Saracen Media Limited, Safaricom is said to have forced four of Transcend’s employees Thomas Omanga, Timla Tieng, Brian Oyugi and Christine Muchendu, to resign and work on the “Blaze Kenya” campaign for the benefit of Safaricom while the tendering process was on-going.
“Working in collusion with Saracen Media Limited and the Plaintiff’s employees, Thomas Omanga, Timla Tieng, Brian Oyugi and Christine Muchendu to use the Plaintiff’s copyrighted work in order to create the 1st Defendant’s marketing platform known as ‘Blaze Kenya’ campaign,” court documents read.
“In direct collusion with Saracen Media Limited, the 1st Defendant actively orchestrated the resignation of Thomas Omanga, Timla Tieng, Brian Oyugi and Christine Muchendu.”
Salaries for some of the employees were even doubled, to make them available “immediately”.
The four were to work with Saracen through another company, Fieldstone Helms Ltd. Fieldstone Helms was to be the Creative Agency providing strategy, account management and creative services. On the other hand, Saracen Media Ltd was to work as the Media Agency providing digital media communications, media planning and buying.
According to e-mail conversations seen by this writer, Saracen wanted things rectified as early as March 18, 2016, since they had secured the deal. At this time, the tendering process was still ongoing.
In an e-mail dated March 18, 2018, by George Wanjohi to Sammy Thuo and Lenny Nganga, Saracen admitted that it did not have the creative element to execute the project. This was the probable reasoning behind poaching Transcend Media employees.
The poached “team” held several meetings with Safaricom representatives, according to correspondences in our possession. Further meetings were held with Saracen Media in their offices.
Read: How Safaricom Staff and CID Officers Aid Mulot SIM Swap Scammers to Defraud Subscribers
Transcend is now seeking compensation of Ksh208 million for the loss of retainer fees for the Blaze Campaign for the contractual period of two years.
Transcend also laments the loss of agency fees and commissions of Ksh288 million on the Blaze Campaign based on an annual budget of Ksh800 million.
The company also cites the loss of the tender pitching costs Ksh19,560,240.
In total, Transcend Media is seeking compensation of at least Ksh1.6 billion for damages and losses relating to the tender.
Transcend also wants Safaricom and Saracen Media stopped from doing the campaign.
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A Folkestone dad died three years after he was the victim of a hit and run incident in Hythe, an inquest has heard. On January 26, 2019, Luke Stanley, 36, tried to catch a bus that had stopped opposite PennyPot Dental on Martello Drive.
However, as he crossed the road, he was reportedly struck by a car which then fled the scene. The vehicle in question has not been successfully traced by police, and the driver was never found.
Luke was taken to hospital where it was revealed he had broken his left leg and arm. The incident was said to have affected him "physically and mentally" as further complications arose following an operation.
READ MORE: Student dreamt of becoming a teacher before tragic death
Metal work became infected and one of his legs was shorter than the other. A report from Luke's GP revealed he had suffered with "depression and chronic alcohol abuse" dating back to 2009, and this was believed to have taken its toll following the hit and run incident in 2019.
Luke had further treatment in a bid to repair damage around the pins. Over the course of 2020, there were "several times" when he did not attend hospital appointments, and he presented as "tearful and angry" during calls on the phone.
On May 16 last year, Luke was admitted to A&E after being found unconscious in a hotel room. He was brought in via ambulance with a suspected cocaine and heroin overdose.
Luke was said to be in a lot of pain and reported difficulty walking due to the position of his ankle. Discussions were held over a below-knee amputation, and although Luke was keen to be able to move around better, he was "scared" of the procedure itself.
He was admitted into the intensive care unit at the William Harvey Hospital in Ashford in January of this year, but by January 3 his condition had worsened. The amputation had been scheduled for January 28, but Luke remained in a "very critical condition".
He did not respond to treatment, and following meetings between hospital staff and the family, the decision was made to withdraw medical care. Luke died at 11.50am on January 6 after "multi-organ failure based on prolonged alcohol excess".
Coroner Katrina Hepburn continued the inquest into the death of Luke Stanley, 36, at Archbishop's Palace in Maidstone on Monday (April 4).
She said: "Prior to the road traffic crash, there was a history of mental health issues and chronic alcoholism.
"In 2019 he was struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the road and sustained injuries. His lower left leg became infected and he suffered pain and discomfort from the injuries.
"While he did die of multi-organ failure caused by sepsis caused by pneumonia, there is a whole bigger background we need to bear in mind."
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Tracking planning applications in your district is a great way to keep tabs on what is happening across your local area - and even what is happening to properties in your street. Across the district of Folkestone and Hythe, new planning applications have been submitted including everything from the bulldozing of a nursing home to a change of use to holiday lets.
This is the weekly list of what's new at the council and what applications will be considered by the planning teams. Some applications can make interesting reading, as they contain letters of objection, comments from departments such as highways or conservation.
They also give context, including the history of the site in terms of planning application or issues such as contamination or even the archaeological significance of the site. Here's an easy-to-read list for the past week.
Read more: 20-metre phone mast and other applications across Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh
- 8 The Green, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9EX Lawful Develompment Certificate (proposed) for the formation of a new vehicular access onto an unclassified road.
- 3 Tanners Hill, Hythe, CT21 5UE Approval of details pursuant to condition 14 (biodiversity) of planning permission 20/0531/FH (Demolition of existing dwelling and garage. Removal of conifer trees along north eastern site boundary. Proposed construction of three storey block of six apartments with parking, amenity spaces, bin & cycle stores)
- 74 Coast Drive, Greatstone, New Romney, TN28 8NR Approval of details pursuant to condition 7 (ecology) of planning application 20/1921/FH - The demolition of the existing dwelling and a replacement detached dwelling and the construction of an additional dwelling on the vacant adjacent plot, together with associated car parking and landscaping.
- Martello Tower Number 25, Dymchurch Road, Dymchurch, Kent Approval of details pursuant to conditions 2 (plans) 3, (details of roof structure, eaves, soffits, windows, material finishings, entrance door & security gate, bin store, roof materials & pavement finish), 6 ( archaeological watching brief), 7 (ground floor not to be used for sleeping accommodation) 8, (to be used for holiday let purposes no longer than 1 month) 9 (glazing details) 12, (parking space for holiday let use) 13, (bin store for holiday let use) of planning permission Y18/1256/FH Change of use of Martello Tower into a holiday let.
- 99 Queens Road, Littlestone, New Romney, TN28 8LT Erection of side and rear extensions, conversion of garage to a store room
- 5 Cromwell Park Place, Folkestone CT20 3SB Erection of porch, conversion of garage to habitable room, rear extension, first floor extension, chimney breast, fenestration change and parking space to front of property
- Dungeness A Power Station, Dungeness Road, Lydd, Romney Marsh, TN29 9PP Consultation in respect of KCC/FH/0050/2022 Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the deposition of crushed fill material within the turbine hall basement void that was left following the demolition of the turbine hall
- Sea Hanger, Clifford Road, Hythe, CT21 5XH Crown lift of Mulberry
- Queens House, Guildhall Street, Folkestone, CT20 1DX Approval of details pursuant to condition 4 (4b & 4c joints and cross sections to facade) of planning application 21/2296/FH - cladding of the building elevations, including replacement windows, new cladding , a new canopy , refurbishment of ground floor entrances and associated works.
- Flat 1, 19 Grimston Gardens, Folkestone, CT20 2PU Erection of a single storey side extension following demolition of existing detached garage. Resubmission of planning application 22/0136/FH
- Sandwell House, The Oval, Dymchurch, Romney Marsh, TN29 0LR Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for existing conservatory to be replaced with sun room
- 318 Dover Road, Folkestone, CT19 6PA Conversion of the existing garage into additional habitable accommodation with extended pitched roof over to replace existing flat roof, plus raised rear flat roof, including extension of the rear dormer and living accommodation over as approved under LDC Consent No.Y17/1285/SH (Also including the approved single-storey rear extension under this same consent).
- Little Pett Bottom Place, Maxted Street, Stelling Minnis, Canterbury, CT4 6DJ Change of use from agriculture to a mixed use of agriculture and leisure, comprising a maximum of 60 days per year for leisure use.
- 260 Seabrook Road, Hythe, CT21 5RL Formation of a new vehicular access and hardstanding onto a classified road.
- St Margaret's Nursing Home, 20 Twiss Avenue, Hythe, CT21 5NU Demolition of St Margaret’s Nursing Home and re-development to provide 14 apartments (10 x 2 beds and 4 x 1 beds) together with associated parking and landscaping.
- Pickney Bush Farm, Pickney Bush Lane, Newchurch , TN29 0BZ Removal of current garage and storage building and the construction of a new garage with storage section
- Raylands, Canterbury Road, Etchinghill, Folkestone, CT18 8DB Single storey side and rear extension
- Willowmead, Warren Road, Littlestone, New Romney, TN28 8PN Lawful Development Certificate (proposed) for the erection of a single storey side extension.
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MPs and peers are calling for the Napier Barracks which houses refugees to close immediately due to "fundamental problems". The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Immigration Detention reiterated calls for the closure of the 130-year-old military site after a visit last February.
It has been dogged by allegations of poor conditions and the Home Office has been accused of achieving the "minimum standards" for housing people. It comes as the House of Lords is due to debate how planning permission was granted for the Home Office to use the barracks until at least 2026, despite it initially being billed as temporary accommodation during the coronavirus pandemic.
APPG chairwoman Alison Thewliss, the SNP MP for Glasgow Central, said: “Residents in the barracks are living in the most dreadful of circumstances, and this must end.”
READ MORE: Life inside Folkestone's Napier Barracks still being used to house asylum seekers
Two watchdogs previously described parts of the barracks near Folkestone in Kent as “filthy” and “decrepit”, highlighting “fundamental failures” in housing asylum seekers there. Six of those who used to be housed there won a legal challenge against the Government as a High Court judge ruled their accommodation was inadequate.
The Home Office insisted “significant improvements” have been made and claimed it would be an “insult” to suggest the site is not fit for asylum seekers as it had been previously used to house military personnel.
But during the pandemic hundreds of people at the site contracted coronavirus, leading to accusations that health advice had been ignored. The department has since declared the accommodation is safe.
After the visit, the MPs and peers “remain deeply concerned” about the conditions and welfare of those living on the site and are “firmly of the view that Napier and other sites like it are fundamentally unsuitable for use as asylum accommodation, and do not allow a person to engage effectively with their asylum claim”, according to the APPG’s findings.
Their report called on the Government to see that the barracks is “closed as asylum accommodation with immediate and permanent effect, and that people seeking asylum accommodated at Napier are moved directly to decent, safe housing in the community that allows them to live with dignity”.
The group’s report said: “Changes introduced by the Home Office have not addressed the fundamental problems of the site. This is despite a ruling by the High Court that the site did not meet minimum standards for asylum accommodation, and numerous and repeated concerns expressed by other bodies including independent inspectors, parliamentarians, charities and residents themselves.”
Last year the Home Office confirmed it will also process and house people, including those who have crossed the English Channel to the UK, for up to five days at part of a disused Ministry of Defence (MoD) site at Manston Airport near Ramsgate.
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The world's first purpose-built multi-storey skatepark has opened in Folkestone. The F51 skatepark in Folkestone opened its doors to the public on Monday (April 4) and to mark the occasion artist Sam Cox, also known as Mr Doodle, was there to create a unique piece of artwork on the outside of the building.
The skatepark, which is the only one of its kind in the world has three stacked floors dedicated to all types of skateboarding and BMXing, with something to suit all abilities. It is also home to Folkestone Amateur Boxing Club, and boasts the tallest climbing venue in the South East, featuring 15m high walls and over 580 square metres of climbable surface.
Hannah Prizeman, Partnerships and marketing manager, said: "We are just so excited to finally be open, we wanted everything to be right, so that people could get the best possible experience on their first visit and it has been so worth it. It has been a great start especially with it being the half term holidays, we have had such great interest already, it feels really good to be able to offer this to the community and see everything coming together.
READ MORE: Brits issued with passport warning as some forced to cancel holiday plans
"The climbing wall is not open yet, but we are hoping to announce that date very soon, so watch this space. Climbing is a great an option for people who want to come along and get involved and experience the facility, but might feel a bit nervous about skating, it's great that we are able to offer something for everyone."
Fully qualified coaches are on hand for the skateboarding and climbing, so no matter what level you are at, help is on hand to make sure that you get the best out of your experience. Stewart Burgess, from Dover, was there for the second day running with his son Jai, 12, he said: "It's mega, we were here yesterday for the opening and we have come back today.
"My son does scootering and we used to go to Hythe which is obviously further away for us, so this is great. He was just finding his feet here yesterday and now we have come back today he is flying.
"People are always saying that there is nothing for kids so this is a brilliant venue, with the three floors as well there is room for everyone and a good variety, so scooters are not getting in the way of skateboarders.
"It's great value too, it's not expensive for what you can do here." Jai, 12, said: "It's just so much fun, it's brilliant."
Outside of the venue, Mr Doodle was creating a unique piece of artwork on the walls of the venue. He said: "This is such a great facility for the people of the area, it feels really great to be involved in this way.
"I just freestyle my work, so I have an idea in my head and then I just get to work. "The theme here is obviously skateboarders, rock climbing, boxing, everything to represent what people can come and do at the venue. "It is a really cool project to be involved in."
The skatepark is open from 10am - 10pm, 7 days a week, but you are advised to check the online bookings for updates. For more information and to book you can visit the website HERE and you can also find them on Facebook HERE
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GREENWOOD, Del.- A portion of Greenwood Road in Greenwood between North 1st Street and US 13 (Sussex Highway) will be closed next week while the Delmarva Central Railroad performs resurfacing and maintenance of its rail crossing, the Delaware Department of Transportation announced.
The closure will begin at 5 a.m. am on Monday, April 11, and will be completed by 5 p.m. on Thursday, April 14.
Detour routes:
Motorists traveling eastbound on Greenwood Road will make a right on to North 1st Street, make a left on to East Market Street, and make a left on to US 13 (Sussex Highway) to return to Greenwood Road.
Motorists traveling westbound on Greenwood Road will take US 13 (Sussex Highway), make a right on to East Market Street, and make a right on to North 1st Street to return to Greenwood Road
At all times residents will have access to their homes but may need to follow the posted detour.
For the latest traffic conditions, visit deldot.gov, tune-in to WTMC-AM 1380 or download the DelDOT App.
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WASHINGTON (AP)- Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain at historically low levels.
Jobless claims fell by 5,000 to 166,000 for the week ending April 2, the Labor Department reported Thursday. The previous week's number was revised down a whopping 31,000 claims. In recent weeks, claims have hovered at more than 50-year lows. First-time applications for jobless aid generally represent the pace of layoffs.
The four-week average for claims, which compensates for weekly volatility, fell by 8,000 to 170,000 from the previous week's 178,000, which was revised down by 30,500.
In total, 1,523,000 Americans were collecting jobless aid for the week ending March 26, an increase of 17,000 from the previous week, which was the lowest in more than 50 years.
Last week, the Labor Department reported that U.S. employers extended a streak of robust hiring, adding 431,000 jobs in March and pushing the unemployment rate down to 3.8%. Despite the inflation surge, persistent supply bottlenecks, damage from COVID-19 and now a war in Europe, employers have added at least 400,000 jobs for 11 straight months.
Job openings hovered at a near-record level in February, little changed from the previous month, continuing a trend that Federal Reserve officials see as a driver of inflation. There were 11.3 million available jobs last month, matching January’s figure and just below December’s record of 11.4 million, the Labor Department reported last week.
The number of Americans quitting their jobs was also historically high, at 4.4 million, up from 4.3 million in January. More than 4.5 million people quit in November, the most on records dating back two decades.
The Fed launched a high-risk effort last month to tame the worst inflation since the early 1980s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling up to six additional rate hikes this year. The minutes from that mid-March meeting, released Wednesday, revealed aggressive Fed officials saying that half-point interest rate hikes, rather than traditional quarter-point increases, “could be appropriate” multiple times this year.
Last week, an inflation gauge closely monitored by the central bank jumped 6.4% in February compared with a year ago, with sharply higher prices for food, gasoline and other necessities squeezing Americans’ finances. Other measures have shown prices rising close to 8% in the past year.
Fed policymakers have projected that inflation will remain elevated at 4.3% through 2022.
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SALISBURY, Md.- Wicomico High School science teacher Rebecca Mathews was named the 2022-2023 Wicomico Teacher of the Year on Tuesday, April 6, in an announcement at the Teacher of the Year Spring Celebration held at Kylan Barn in Delmar, Md.
Mathews has taught at Wicomico High since 2014. She has collaborated with other teachers to align biology courses with national standards, and has participated in or presented at a dozen conferences since 2015. An enthusiastic supporter of student leadership and achievement, she advises the school’s Student Government Association, National Honor Society, Destination Imagination and JROTC JLAB team. Always determined to help every student succeed, she has also been involved with after-school tutoring, Evening High School, summer school, credit recovery, GEAR UP, and Next Generation Scholars.
“Leaders are not simply born. They learn to hone their craft” through processes that engage them in collaborating with adults and classmates, writing and carrying out effective agendas, planning events, and more, she wrote in one of her Teacher of the Year scored prompts. While as a teacher she might find it easier to just do some of the work herself, far more is gained by her guiding students in doing it.
“For my students, these opportunities to lead have helped them build a stronger and deeper connection to our school community, and the skills developed lead to opportunities in college and the workforce as they become campus mentors, residential advisors, Honor Council presidents, and commissioned Army officers. These amazing young people give me hope for communities near and far, big and small," Mathews said.
Mathews earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Swarthmore College and taught for 14 years in other Maryland schools before becoming a member of the Wicomico High School Tribe in 2014. She has made it her mission to help students see opportunities for themselves in college, and has supported them in pursuing ways to make their college dreams affordable.
“Attending Swarthmore College was one of the most impactful experiences of my life, resonating through the educator, parent, friend and wife I have been, am today, and will become tomorrow … However, I was only able to attend Swarthmore because of its generous financial aid,” she wrote. She began hanging college pennants in her classroom to spark conversation and motivate students, and organized college tours for students to explore campuses and programs. That collection of college pennants “cascades down the walls in D-11 (and) includes the contributions of many WiHi students. My current students wonder which flag they might add to the collection.”
“I am very proud to announce the name of Rebecca Mathews of Wicomico High School as our 2022-2023 Wicomico Teacher of the Year,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Donna Hanlin, who made the announcement with Board of Education Chairman N. Eugene Malone Jr. “Mrs. Mathews is an outstanding and dedicated teacher and a passionate advocate for her students. She will be a wonderful representative of the more than 1,360 Wicomico teachers in the Maryland State Teacher of the Year Recognition Program.”
The Maryland Teacher of the Year Recognition Program includes Maryland State Board of Education recognition in May and the Maryland Teacher of the Year Gala in the fall.
Wicomico is proud to have three former Maryland Teachers of the Year working in the school system on behalf of students: Aaron Deal, Bonnie Walston and April Todd. The past two Wicomico Teachers of the Year, Dustin Thomas (2021-2022) and Hemalatha Bhaskaran (2020-2021), were state finalists for Maryland Teacher of the Year.
Top Teachers 2021-2022
Over the past few months, the 25 teachers who are 2021-2022 semifinalists interviewed with a blue-ribbon judging panel, participated in a public speaking challenge called the “Fishbowl,” and completed a writing packet. Scores from each of these steps were compiled to determine the four top-scoring teachers, who were announced April 6 as the finalists.
Finalists for Wicomico Teacher of the Year:
Prince Street Elementary: Paige Baker
James M. Bennett High: Kimberly Fitzgerald
Wicomico High: Rebecca Mathews
Special Programs, English Language Support Center: Miranda Ebeling
Mathews, the highest-scoring finalist, was named the 2022-2023 Wicomico Teacher of the Year.
2021-2022 Semifinalists for Teacher of the Year:
Beaver Run Elementary: Katrina Mercer (Special Education)
Bennett Middle: Julie Owens (6th Grade Math)
Charles H. Chipman Elementary: Kelly Clark (Kindergarten)
Delmar Elementary: Carrie Lewis (Reading Specialist)
East Salisbury Elementary: Jamie Ennis (3rd Grade)
Fruitland Intermediate: Allison Harrington (4th Grade)
Fruitland Primary: Michelle Christensen (2nd Grade)
Glen Avenue Elementary: Lucinda Shue (3rd Grade)
Mardela Middle and High: Kelly Dorman (6th Grade English Language Arts)
North Salisbury Elementary: Gwen Kidd (3rd Grade)
Northwestern Elementary: Nadia Peterson (1st Grade)
Parkside High: Andy Hall (Physical Education)
Pemberton Elementary: Sophia Vitilio (3rd Grade)
Pinehurst Elementary: Tim Peake (2nd Grade)
Pittsville Elementary and Middle: Donna Melson (Math)
Salisbury Middle: Martha Schworn (Reading Intervention)
West Salisbury Elementary: Krystal Schlissler (1st Grade)
Westside Intermediate: Jaime Miller (2nd Grade)
Westside Primary: Debbie Wessels (1st Grade)
Wicomico Middle: Pamela Slade (Computer Education)
Willards Elementary: Patricia Brown (Music)
In connection with the Wicomico Teacher of the Year Recognition Program, the McCain Foundation recognized Ashley Keidel of Delmar Elementary as the winner of the 2022 Rising Star Award for outstanding second-year teachers. In addition to the winner, the finalists for this award were Wesly Brouard (English Language Support Center), Thomas Cirillo (James M. Bennett High), and Alexis Woodard.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Springfield police temporarily closed a portion of Wellington Street Thursday morning after a vehicle with several bullet holes was being towed.
Our 22News crew was on Wellington Street Thursday morning and saw a police cruiser blocking the street on both sides. A vehicle with several bullet holes was seen on the street and was being towed. Our crew could see at least five holes on the side of the vehicle, two smashed windows on the driver side of the vehicle, and the gas tank hinge was broken.
An SUV was also seen being towed on the street by our 22News crew.
22News has contacted Springfield Police about the incident but have not heard back yet. It is unknown at this time if anyone was injured or arrested from this incident. This article will be updated as soon as more information is provided.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods’ 91st competitive round at the Masters will start like all the rest.
Shortly after 11 a.m. on Thursday, the five-time champion will stick his tee into the ground at Tea Olive, the name of the first hole at Augusta National, take a couple of practice swings and continue a familiar walk that began over a quarter-century ago.
It’s what happens when Woods stuffs his driver back into his bag that will determine whether his surgically rebuilt right leg — or the rest of the 46-year-old Hall of Famer for that matter — is ready for a test unlike any other he’s faced in his career.
The five-mile or so walk between the Georgia pines at Augusta National is 11,000-plus steps of up and down and up again. It requires hitting shots from uneven lies. Of digging into the pine straw when required. Of trying to peak over bunkers that can run so deep — as it does on the par-3 fourth hole — you need to jump if you’re going to see the flag.
No one other than Jack Nicklaus has navigated the sprawling course as well as Woods. No active player is as well-versed in the contours of every inch of perfectly manicured Bermuda grass.
That’s why Woods wasn’t complaining when he said on Tuesday “walking is the hard part.” He’s merely stating a fact. And he’s hardly the only one who knows how physically draining competing in the Masters can be.
Two-time U.S. Open champion Curtis Strange used to leave the tournament with shin splints. And Strange didn’t have to do it while working with a leg crammed with rods and plates metal detectors shudder when they see you coming around the corner.
“You know, 72 holes is a long road, and it’s going to be a tough challenge and a challenge that I’m up for,” Woods said.
At least in theory. He hasn’t played 18 holes at Augusta National on consecutive days since shredding h is leg in a car accident in February 2021 that led doctors to consider amputation. Now he’s asking the same leg that anchored 15 major championships and a PGA Tour record-tying 82 victories to hold up for four rounds in the span of 81 or so hours.
That doesn’t even include the warm-up or recovery, routines that require far more time than they did when he fist-pumped his way to his first green jacket 25 years ago.
It’s asking a lot. Yes, it’s just walking. Only it’s no ordinary walk. And it’s no ordinary week. For Woods or anyone else.
“I think most of the stress that we have is probably more mental than physical,” said world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, who at 25 was born less than a year before Woods captured his first Masters title.
The stress is no longer between Woods’ ears, but underneath his feet. The elevation changes are nearly constant from your opening shot. Down the hill to the first fairway, then back up toward the green. Down a hill again at No. 2. Rolling terrain on No. 3. An elevated tee at No. 4. Uphill nearly all the way at No. 7. Ditto No. 8. A climb to the turn at No. 9.
The back nine is a jumble. The 10th fairway could double as a ski slope. Another trek down the 11th into Amen Corner. The 12th and 13th offer a bit of a respite. Mounds and a slanted fairway on the 14th, where a flat lie is basically a myth. A gentle downhill to the 15th green. The 16th provides a respite, before the 17th tee begins one last climb back to the clubhouse.
Woods admits his mobility is so limited he ditched Nike cleats for FootJoys because it provided more comfort. He’s hoping the jolt of adrenaline fueled by the first capacity crowd to come to Augusta since his titanic victory in 2019 will help him get by.
Still, golf is golf. Throw in the crucible that is the Masters and Woods knows adversity is unavoidable. He stressed he wouldn’t come back just to be a field filler. That’s simply not his way. He’s not going to ask his leg to simply help him get around, but to stand on the 18th green late Sunday afternoon and have Hideki Matsuyama drape a sixth green jacket over his shoulders.
It sounds impossible. It very well may be impossible.
“When I decide to hang it up when I feel like I can’t win anymore, then that will be it,” he said. “But I feel like I can still do it, and I feel like I still have the hands to do it, the body’s moving good enough. I’ve been in worse situations and played and won tournaments.”
Yes and no. He won the 2008 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines basically on one leg. Yet he was just 32 then. He’s closer to 60 now than that brilliant Father’s Day weekend in the sun back home in California.
The spirit remains willing. It has since the first time he ducked inside the ropes at Augusta as an amateur in 1995.
It’s the rest of him, particularly the right ankle that will have to bear the weight of so much — including internal and external expectations that come when your name happens to be Tiger Woods — that will determine whether this long walk will be spoiled.
“I don’t have to worry about the ball striking or the game of golf, it’s actually just the hills out here,” he said. “That’s going to be the challenge, and it’s going to be a challenge of a major marathon.”
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ConAgra cut its outlook for the year with inflation outpacing the price hikes put into place by the major food producer.
The cost of goods increased 10.1%. during the quarter and on Thursday, the Chicago company said it expects full-year gross inflation to be approximately 16% compared with its previous guidance of 14%.
Another round of price increases will be needed, the maker of Birds Eye, Slim Jim and Reddi-wip said Thursday.
“We experienced higher-than-expected cost pressures as the third quarter progressed and expect those pressures to continue into the fourth quarter, particularly in certain frozen, refrigerated, and snacks businesses,” said CEO Sean Connolly. “In response, we have taken steps to implement additional inflation-driven pricing actions.”
Global inflation is hitting consumers hard as prices rise for essential goods like fuel, housing and food. An inflation gauge that is closely monitored by the U.S. Federal Reserve jumped 6.4% in February from last year.
The Fed signaled this week that it would take a much more aggressive approach to curtail inflation, meaning that borrowing money is about to grow more expensive.
Rising prices have caught producers of everything from food to cars in a pinch as they try to cover rising costs while trying to avoid losing customers.
Higher prices being rolled out by ConAgra will not become evident until the first fiscal quarter of 2023, Connolly said, and company shares slipped 1% at the opening bell.
The Chicago company lowered it’s adjusted per-share earnings expectations by 15 cents, to $2.35. That’s well below the $2.42 per share Wall Street had been projecting, according to a survey of industry analysts by FactSet.
During the third quarter, ConAgra earned $218.4 million, or 45 cents per share. A year earlier it earned $281.4 million, or 58 cents per share.
Stripping out certain items, earnings were 58 cents per share, which met Wall Street’s expectations.
Sales for the period ended Feb. 27 rose 5% to $2.91 billion from $2.77 billion partly on higher prices. This beat the $2.85 billion analysts called for.
Foodservice segment sales surged 18.9% as restaurant traffic continued to improve amid an easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Sales for the grocery and snacks unit climbed 6.2% on increased prices and favorable brand mix.
Looking ahead to the fourth quarter, ConAgra expects adjusted earnings of about 64 cents per share. Gross inflation is anticipated to be approximately 16%.
Wall Street predicts earnings of 70 cents per share.
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Shares of HP Inc. jumped nearly 18% Thursday after Warren Buffett’s company snapped up more than 11% of the printer and computer maker over the past week in another uncharacteristic tech investment from the billionaire.
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it now owns nearly 121 million HP shares, giving it control of 11.5% of the company.
HP shares rose more than $6 to $41.12 in the first day of trading since the purchases were disclosed. The company is based in Palo Alto, California.
Buffett began the year telling shareholders he was having trouble finding anything at attractive prices to invest Berkshire’s nearly $147 billion pile of cash. Since airing that sentiment February in his annual letter, Berkshire said it would spend $11.6 billion to acquire the Alleghany insurance conglomerate, and it bought more than $7 billion worth of Occidental Petroleum stock.
Buffett has long shied away from investing in tech companies saying that it was too hard to pick long-term winners. Yet he’s liked Apple’s prospects enough to buy more than 5.6% of the iPhone maker in recent years and it appears he’s found something similarly alluring in HP.
The Berkshire filing doesn’t disclose whether Buffett or one of Berkshire’s other investment managers made the HP purchases but Buffett has said he typically handles investments of more than $1 billion. Berkshire didn’t immediately respond Thursday to questions about the HP investment.
Many investors track Buffett’s investment moves closely because of his remarkably successful track record over the decades.
Berkshire owns $351 billion worth of stocks, including major stakes in Bank of America and Coca-Cola. But in addition to its investment portfolio, the Omaha, Nebraska, conglomerate also owns more than 90 companies outright, including BNSF railroad, Geico and a number of other large insurers, several major utilities and an assortment of manufacturing and retail companies.
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Hackers aligned with Russia broke into the social media accounts of dozens of Ukrainian military officers and were working to upload videos of defeated and surrendering Ukrainian soldiers when the plot was disrupted, according to a report Thursday from Meta that details a troubling increase in social media disinformation this year.
The report from the owner of Facebook and Instagram found a surge in content linked to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as well as new cases of domestic disinformation and propaganda in countries around the world, suggesting that tactics pioneered by foreign intelligence agencies are now being used more widely.
“While much of the public attention in recent years has been focused on foreign interference, domestic threats are on the rise globally,” said Nick Clegg, Meta’s president for global affairs and a former British deputy prime minister.
Russia and its allies are major players, according to the report, with groups linked to the Kremlin spreading disinformation about its invasion of Ukraine while amplifying pro-Russian conspiracy theories at home.
Meta traced the effort to take over the social media accounts of dozens of Ukrainian military leaders back to a shadowy hacker organization known as Ghostwriter, which previous researchhas linked to Belarus, a Russian ally. Ghostwriter has a history of spreading content critical of NATO, and also has tried to hack email accounts.
“This is a tried-and-true thing that they do,” said Ben Read, director of cyberespionage analysis at Mandiant, a prominent U.S. cybersecurity firm that has tracked Ghostwriter’s activities for years. Last year Mandiant said digital clues suggested the hackers were based in Belarus, though EU officials have previously blamed Russia.
Belarus and Russia have not responded to the claims.
The report outlined other disinformation efforts tied to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including one involving dozens of fake accounts that spread anti-Ukrainian rhetoric. Another network filed thousands of fake complaints about Ukrainian Facebook users in an effort to get them kicked off the platform. That network hid its activities in a Facebook group supposedly dedicated to cooking.
Within Russia, the Kremlin has blockedhundreds of news sources and websites, including Facebook and Twitter, and threatened jail time to anyone who tries to report on the war. In the place of accurate journalism, the state-controlled media have pumped out discredited conspiracy theories about Ukrainian Nazis or secret U.S. bioweaponlabs.
Meta and other big tech companies have responded by removing or restricting Russian state-run media, by targeting disinformation networks and by labeling content it does not remove. Twitter this week announced it would also label state-controlled media from Belarus.
The prevalence of Russian-linked propaganda and disinformationon social media shows that a more aggressive response is needed, according to the Center for Countering Digital Hate, a London-based nonprofit that supports greater social media regulation. A study by the group found numerous Facebook mentions of Russia’s discredited bioweapon conspiracy theory.
“Despite taking action against state channels under enormous pressure, Meta is failing badly to contain major disinformation narratives that benefit Putin’s regime,” said Imran Ahmed, the center’s CEO.
Meta said it would be rolling out additional policies in the coming weeks and months to make sure it stays ahead of groups looking to exploit its platforms. Nathaniel Gleicher, Meta’s head of security policy, noted that groups looking to spread disinformation and propaganda are adapting their tactics too.
“We would expect them to keep coming back,” Gleicher said.
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Klepper reported from Providence, Rhode Island.
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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — A proposed pipeline to deliver natural gas from deposits in the east Mediterranean to European markets is too expensive, not economically viable and will take too long to help countries seeking alternatives to Russian gas any time soon, a senior U.S. diplomat said Thursday.
U.S. Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland said after talks with Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades that countries in the region have understood thatdependence on Russian oil and gas is “an extremely bad bet” following its invasion of Ukraine.
But she said the proposed East Med pipeline project wouldn’t be able to immediately deliver the gas Europe now needs to swiftly wean itself of Russian energy because it would run in very deep water and construction would take more than a decade.
“And frankly, we don’t have 10 years, but in 10 years from now, we want to be far, far more green and far more diverse” in energy sources, Nuland said. “So what we’re looking for within the hydrocarbon context are options that can get us more gas, more oil for this short transition period.”
The idea for the 1,900-kilometer (1,300-mile), $6 billion pipeline to send natural gas — which is used to heat homes, generate electricity and keep industry churning — from recently discovered deposits off Israel and Cyprus was spawned several years ago between European Union members Greece and Cyprus, whose leaders signed a deal in 2020 to proceed with its planning.
Nuland’s remarks appear to effectively shelve the project. Nuland said the U.S. and regional partners including Israel, Greece, Cyprus and Turkey are looking for alternative ways to get gas to markets.
One project that has U.S. backing is an electric cable linking Israel and Cyprus to the European continent.
Cyprus Energy Minister Natasa Pilides told The Associated Press last October that transferring gas by pipeline to Egyptian processing plants where it would be liquefied for export aboard ships is the “most likely option” to quickly get gas to mainland Europe.
The head of ExxonMobil’s Cyprus arm, Varnavas Theodossiou, told the AP in February that natural gas will remain an important energy source through 2050 and quantities found off Cyprus could reach markets through a pipeline or by liquefying it for transport by ship.
ExxonMobil and partner Qatar Petroleum are licensed to carry out exploratory drilling in two of 13 areas — known as blocks — inside Cyprus’ exclusive economic zone off the island nation’s southern coastline. ExxonMobil has discovered one deposit estimated to contain 5-8 trillion cubic feet of gas.
A consortium made up of France’s TotalEnergies and Italy’s Eni have been granted exploration licenses for seven blocks and have made one significant discovery.
Chevron and partner Shellare licensed for one block, where a confirmed well is estimated to hold 4.1 trillion cubic feet of gas.
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BEIJING (AP) — China has described reports and images of civilian killings in Ukraine as disturbing, and urged that they be further investigated, even while declining to blame Russia. That’s drawn questions about the resiliency ofBeijing’s support for Moscow, but speculation that it is weakening appears to be misplaced.
Here’s a deeper look at where China stands at this stage of the conflict:
IS CHINA SERIOUS ABOUT PROBING ATROCITIES?
In his statement Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokespersonZhao Lijian referred to reports of atrocities in the town of Bucha, saying, “The truth and the cause of the incident must be verified.” He said that all parties should exercise restraint and avoid “unfounded accusations before a conclusion of the investigation.”
Crucially, Zhao did not mention Russian forces and gave no indication of how evidence should be gathered or by whom.
China has a lengthy history of providing political cover for its friends after incidents such as the sinking of a South Korean navy ship in 2010. China called that “unfortunate,” but refused to accept evidence North Korea was responsible.
Beijing also routinely turns accusations of war crimes back on the accusers, mainly the U.S., citing the Iraq invasion and incidents such as NATO’s 1999 bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade, Yugoslavia. China has never accepted NATO’s claim that the attack was unintended.
WHERE DOES CHINA STAND ON RUSSIA’S INVASION?
Beijing early on committed itself to the position that Russia was provoked into attacking its neighbor by the eastward expansion of NATO under U.S. direction, even though Russian President Vladimir Putin has not listed that as his primary motive for invading.
China has abstained in votes at the United Nations condemning Russia’s actions, and, in keeping with standard policy, has strongly opposed economic sanctions against Russia.
At the same time, China shows no signs of undermining those sanctions or rushing in to fill the void left by the departure of Western companies from Russia.
Beijing has of late focused its messages on calls for talks leading to a cease-fire and avoiding a major humanitarian catastrophe. It has also provided Ukraine with humanitarian assistance and kept a line open to Ukrainian officials. Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his counterpart Dmytro Kuleba on Monday that China does not “have the mentality of watching the fire from a safe distance, still less to do anything that adds fuel to the fire.”
WHAT’S BEHIND CHINA’S SUPPORT FOR RUSSIA?
China and Russia have grown increasingly close under Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, aligning their foreign policies in opposition to the Western liberal world order.
China generally follows Russia’s lead in voting at the U.N. and has helped stymy efforts to censure it over its military intervention in Syria. Together, the countries account for two of the five permanent veto-wielding seats on the U.N. Security Council, forming a bloc that can effectively frustrate Washington’s initiatives.
The two are also closely linked economically, with China becoming Russia’s largest trading partner and an important export market for its natural gas and oil.
Just weeks before the war began, Xi and Putin met in Beijing and issued a joint statement describing their relations as having “no limits.” To criticize Putin would therefore implicitly criticize Xi, something China does not tolerate.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS AND POTENTIAL BENEFITS?
By claiming to be an impartial observer, China has won Moscow’s gratitude while largely shielding itself from obligations to take action against Russia. Beijing also points to the refusal of other countries including India and Brazil to condemn Moscow as evidence it doesn’t stand alone.
Beijing has no desire to see the end of Putin’s regime, but could benefit from a weakened Russia becoming even more of a junior partner in the relationship. That could give Beijing a stronger hand in obtaining Russian energy resources and cutting edge military technology.
At present, the risks are minimal. Beijing is long accustomed to being accused of enabling or perpetrating human rights abuses and has grown adept at ignoring or parrying them using its economic and political clout.
While its biggest city Shanghai is facing one of the country’s largest outbreak since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with a key Communist Party congress coming up later in the year, China is on high alert for anything that might threaten domestic stability.
HOW IS CHINA KEEPING THE PUBLIC ON ITS SIDE?
Beijing’s entirely Communist Party-controlled media have reported on the civilian killings in Bucha, but their coverage has a strong pro-Russian slant. The media have also amplified Russian disinformation, especially debunked claims that the U.S. and Ukraine have been collaborating on the production of biological weapons.
Beijing has sent instructions to teachers on how to “correctly” explain the conflict to students, with the U.S. cast as the “main culprit.”
It’s also shored up the official narrative with the circulation of a documentary film predating the Feb. 24 invasion that decries the fall of Russia’s former communist system. “Historical Nihilism and the Soviet Collapse” heaps praise on Putin and Joseph Stalin, while accusing reformers such as Nikita Khrushchev and Mikhail Gorbachev of aiding the U.S. and its allies in weakening the system from within.
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BEIJING (AP) — Residents of Shanghai are struggling to get meat, rice and other food supplies under anti-coronavirus controls that confine most of its 25 million people in their homes, fueling frustration as the government tries to contain a spreading outbreak.
People in China’s business capital complain online grocers often are sold out. Some received government food packages of meat and vegetables for a few days. But with no word on when they will be allowed out, anxiety is rising.
Zhang Yu, 33, said her household of eight eats three meals a day but has cut back to noodles for lunch. They received no government supplies.
“It’s not easy to keep this up,” said Zhang, who starts shopping online at 7 a.m.
“We read on the news there is (food), but we just can’t buy it,” she said. “As soon as you go to the grocery shopping app, it says today’s orders are filled.”
The complaints are an embarrassment for the ruling Communist Party during a politically sensitive year when President Xi Jinping is expected to try to break with tradition and award himself a third five-year term as leader.
Shanghai highlights the soaring human and economic cost of China’s “zero-COVID” strategy that aims to isolate every infected person.
On Thursday, the government reported 23,107 new cases nationwide, all but 1,323 of which had no symptoms. That included 19,989 in Shanghai, where only 329 had symptoms.
Complaints about food shortages began after Shanghai closed segments of the city on March 28.
Plans called for four-day closures of districts while residents were tested. That changed to an indefinite citywide shutdown after case numbers soared. Shoppers who got little warning stripped supermarket shelves.
City officials apologized publicly last week and promised to improve food supplies.
Officials say Shanghai, home of the world’s busiest port and China’s main stock exchange, has enough food. But a deputy mayor, Chen Tong, acknowledged Thursday getting it the “last 100 meters” to households is a challenge.
“Shanghai’s battle against the epidemic has reached the most critical moment,” Chen said at a news conference, according to state media. He said officials “must go all out to get living supplies to the city’s 25 million people.”
At the same event, a vice president of Meituan, China’s biggest food delivery platform, blamed a shortage of staff and vehicles, according to a transcript released by the company. The executive, Mao Fang, said Meituan has moved automated delivery vehicles and nearly 1,000 extra employees to Shanghai.
Another online grocer, Dingdong, said it shifted 500 employees in Shanghai from other posts to making deliveries.
Li Xiaoliang, an employee of a courier company, complained the government overlooks people living in hotels. He said he is sharing a room with two coworkers after positive cases were found near his rented house.
Li, 30, said they brought instant noodles but those ran out. Now, they eat one meal a day of 40 yuan ($6) lunch boxes ordered at the front desk, but the vendor sometimes doesn’t deliver. On Thursday, Li said he had only water all day.
The local government office “clearly said that they didn’t care about those staying in the hotel and left us to find our own way,” Li said. “What we need most now is supplies, food.”
After residents of a Shanghai apartment complex stood on their balconies to sing this week in a possible protest, a drone flew overhead and broadcast the message: “Control the soul’s desire for freedom and do not open the window to sing. This behavior has the risk of spreading the epidemic.”
The government says it is trying to reduce the impact of its tactics, but authorities still are enforcing curbs that also block access to the industrial cities of Changchun and Jilin with millions of residents in the northeast.
While the Shanghai port’s managers say operations are normal, the chair of the city’s chapter of the European Chamber of Commerce in China, Bettina Schoen-Behanzin, said its member companies estimate the volume of cargo handled has fallen 40%.
Some large factories and financial firms are having employees sleep at work to keep operating. But Schoen-Behanzin said with no timetable to end lockdowns, “some workers aren’t volunteering any more.”
Residents of smaller cities also have been confined temporarily to their homes this year as Chinese officials try to contain outbreaks.
In 2020, access to cities with a total of 60 million people was suspended in an unprecedented attempt to contain the outbreak. The ruling party organized vast supply networks to bring in food.
A resident of the Minhang district on Shanghai’s west side who asked to be identified only by her surname, Chen, said her household of five was given government food packages on March 30 and April 4. They included chicken, eggplant, carrots, broccoli and potatoes.
Now, vegetables are available online but meat, fish and eggs are hard to find, Chen said. She joined a neighborhood “buying club.” Minimum orders are 3,000 yuan ($500), “so you need other people,” she said.
“Everyone is organizing to order food, because we can’t count on the government to send it to us,” Chen said. “They’re not reliable.”
A message from a viewer of an online news conference by the city’s health bureau challenged officials: “Put down the script! Please tell leaders to buy vegetables by mobile phone on the spot.”
Gregory Gao, an operations specialist for an automaker who lives alone in the downtown Yangpu district, said only Meituan remains after food sellers said supply sites in the area were closing.
“I can’t get anything for two or three days in a row,” said Gao, 29.
Zhang said some of her neighbors have run out of rice.
“The government told us at the beginning this would last four days,” she said. “Many people were not prepared.”
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AP researchers Chen Si in Shanghai and Yu Bing in Beijing contributed to this report.
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LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday announced plans to build more nuclear power plants, boost renewable energy production and further tap domestic oil and gas reserves to help the U.K. reduce its dependence on Russian energy following the invasion of Ukraine.
Critics quickly panned Johnson’s energy security strategy for focusing almost entirely on boosting supplies while doing little to increase energy efficiency and cut demand. As a result, they said, the plan offers no relief to consumers pummeled by soaring utility bills and risks undermining Britain’s commitment to cut carbon emissions in response to global warming.
“This takes the U.K. backwards not forwards,” said Professor Matthew Paterson, an expert in the politics of climate change at the University of Manchester. “It is a knee-jerk response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine that goes back to old, tired solutions focused on expanding energy supply, and does so in ways that contradict the U.K.’s climate strategy.”
Johnson announced the strategy three weeks after he said Western countries had made a “terrible mistake” in failing to wean themselves off Russian energy following President Vladimir Putin’s annexation of the Ukrainian region of Crimea eight years ago. That emboldened Putin to invade Ukraine in February and left Europe vulnerable to “blackmail” amid Russian threats to cut off energy supplies, he said at the time.
Oil and natural gas prices have soared in recent months, first as demand for energy increased following the COVID-19 pandemic and more recently amid concern that the war could curtail supplies from Russia. High energy prices are fueling a cost-of-living crisis in Britain, where household gas and electricity prices jumped 54% this month.
The government on Thursday responded to these issues with what it called a strategy to boost “long-term energy independence, security and prosperity.”
“This is about tackling the mistakes of the past and making sure that we are set well for the future,” Johnson said at Hinkley Point C, a nuclear power plant under construction in southwest England. “And we are never again subject to the vagaries of the global oil and gas prices, and we can’t be subject to blackmail, as it were, from people such as Vladimir Putin.”
That includes plans to build eight new nuclear reactors by 2050, tripling U.K. production of nuclear energy to 24 gigawatts, or a quarter of projected electricity demand. A key challenge in meeting this goal is the development of as yet unproven technology for small modular reactors that are less than a third the size of existing reactors, the government said.
Paul Dorfman, an associate fellow at the University of Sussex Science Policy Research Unit, was particularly critical of the focus on nuclear power, which is expensive and slow to develop. He described it as a “boys and their toys” response that the government is portraying as a magic solution to the problem.
“The reality is these things will turn out to be white elephants and very, very costly white elephants,” Dorfman told The Associated Press. “There really is no logic to it, especially given the low-hanging fruit to start off with is energy efficiency, demand-side management and energy conservation.’’
In addition, the strategy targets a 10-fold increase in production of electricity from offshore wind farms and an unspecified boost from onshore wind farms in a “limited number of supportive communities.”
Community opposition has curtailed onshore wind projects, which currently account for less than 8% of U.K. electricity generation capacity.
The government also announced a new round of licensing for oil and gas projects in the North Sea, saying these fuels would be key to U.K. energy security and as a transition to low-carbon renewable energy. The government also argued that domestically produced oil and gas would have a lower carbon footprint than overseas energy that has to be transported to the U.K.
Other elements of the strategy include promoting the use of solar power and increasing hydrogen production for use in fuel cells.
Responding to criticism that the plan does little to address the current high price of gas and electricity, Johnson highlighted a 9 billion pound ($11.8 billion) package of measures previously announced to help consumers offset the rising cost of living.
“We’re already doing a huge amount to help people with the immediate cost of living and, of course, we’re going to do more,” he said.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday rejected Girl Scouts’ claims that the Boy Scouts created marketplace confusion and damaged their recruitment efforts by using words like “scouts” and “scouting” in their recruitment drives.
Manhattan Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein ruled that the Boy Scouts of America can describe their activities as “scouting” without referring to gender and that the matter does not need to be put to a jury.
Hellerstein said his written decision caps a “serious, contentious and expensive” litigation and necessitates dismissal of the lawsuit brought by the Girls Scouts of the United States of America.
The lawsuit was filed in late 2018, a year after the Boy Scouts announced that boy scouting and cub scouting would be open to girls, leading the organizations to compete for members after social trends and a rise in sports league participation drove down membership for decades. The pattern worsened when the pandemic hit.
“The Boy Scouts adopted the Scout Terms to describe accurately the co-ed nature of programming, not to confuse or exploit Girl Scouts’ reputation,” Hellerstein wrote. “Such branding is consistent with the scout-formative branding Boy Scouts has used for a century, including in its co-ed programs that have existed since the 1970s.”
The term “scout” is descriptive of both the Boy Scouts’ and Girl Scouts’ programming, the judge wrote.
“The Boy Scouts’ decision to become co-ed, even if it affects Girl Scouts’ operations, does not demonstrate bad faith,” the judge added.
Hellerstein’s decision comes while the Boy Scouts are in bankruptcy proceedings in Delaware that began in February 2020. The Irving, Texas-based organization sought bankruptcy protection after it was named in hundreds of lawsuits brought by individuals claiming they were molested by scout leaders as minors.
Messages seeking comment left with lawyers in the case were not immediately returned.
In his decision, Hellerstein wrote that he was siding with the Boy Scouts in part because the Girls Scouts cannot prove that a likelihood of confusion was caused by the Boy Scouts’ use of the term “scout.”
He said the Girl Scouts had cited instances of parents confusing the two organizations. But he added that the choice to join one organization or the other is made after several interactions with the organization, by children’s desires to join a group siblings or friends have joined, or other factors unrelated to trademarks and branding.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after appearing unmasked at a White House event with President Joe Biden.
Pelosi received a positive test result for COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic, her spokesman Drew Hammill said Thursday in a tweet. He said she had tested negative earlier in the week.
“The Speaker is fully vaccinated and boosted, and is thankful for the robust protection the vaccine has provided,” Hammill said.
Pelosi will “quarantine consistent with CDC guidance, and encourages everyone to get vaccinated, boosted and test regularly,” he said.
The 82-year-old Democratic leader’s announcement came ahead of her weekly press appearance on Capitol Hill, which was abruptly called off. The House is set to start a two week spring recess.
Pelosi also postponed a planned congressional delegation trip to Asia she was scheduled to lead.
Washington has experienced a rush of new COVID-19 cases as restrictions have lifted and more events and gatherings are happening across Washington, D.C.
On Wednesday, Attorney General Merrick Garland and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo announced positive tests. The officials were among more than a dozen attendees of the Saturday night Gridiron Club dinner to test positive for the virus. Pelosi did not attend the dinner, her spokesman said.
Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser also announced Thursday that she tested positive for COVID-19 and would “work at home while following isolation protocols.”
Several lawmakers have announced positive test results and are isolating.
The Capitol reopened last week to some public tours for the first time since it was shuttered two years ago with the onset of the pandemic.
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Which blue duvet covers are best?
A duvet cover is the first part of your bedding that people will notice. And if you spend a lot of time on your bed before you turn down the sheets, you’ll especially want something soft and durable — maybe even something that reflects your favorite color.
Blue duvet covers are a popular choice for their classic look. There are many blue duvet covers available, from navy to turquoise to periwinkle. The top pick, the Lauren Ralph Lauren Casey Stripe Duvet Cover Set, features wide navy and cream stripes with a pinstripe pattern on top for a timeless look.
What to know before you buy a blue duvet cover
Material
The most common fabrics for blue duvet covers are polyester, microfiber, cotton, linen and silk. If you spend a lot of time on top of your made bed, or you toss and turn during the night and throw off the rest of your sheets, it’s especially important to choose a material that’s soft against your skin.
Cotton is a popular all-around choice. It can wrinkle easily, which bothers some people, but otherwise it checks all the boxes. Silk is an elegant upgrade, but it’s harder to clean. If you have a pet who sheds a lot, consider microfiber. It’s the most resistant to dog and cat hair.
Size
Blue duvet covers are available in all of the standard mattress sizes: twin, twin XL, full, queen, king and California king. Keep in mind that measurements can change slightly within these categories, so if you already own a duvet or comforter, measure to make sure your prospective cover will work.
Some people prefer to size down so their duvet or comforter will be snug inside the cover. While not a bad idea in theory, this method leaves you out of luck should your cover shrink after washing.
Color and pattern
Blue is a huge color category that covers everything from light and airy sky blue to deep and elegant navy blue. If you’re looking for a blue-green hybrid, there are also many turquoise or teal models on the market. If shopping online, make sure to click through all of your color options.
Given blue’s association with the ocean and the sky, the most common patterns you’ll find are water and clouds. If you have a bedroom with a nautical theme, or beach-related decor accents, a blue duvet cover should fit right in.
What to look for in a quality blue duvet cover
Matching pieces
Most blue duvet covers come in a three-piece set that includes the cover as well as two pillow shams or pillow cases. These matching pieces help to tie your whole bedding look together.
Keep an eye out for sets that contain even more pieces, like actual throw pillows or bed skirts. “Bed in a bag” kits are also common. These include everything discussed above plus flat and fitted sheets.
Inner ties
No one wants a lumpy sleeping experience. The number one complaint about duvet covers is that it’s easy for the duvet or comforter inside to bunch up. The easiest way to prevent this is by purchasing a duvet cover with ties on the inside corners.
Some covers will have four ties, one on each corner, while other covers will have two ties, across the top. Either way, simply attach your comforter or duvet to the cover with these ties and it should stay firmly in place.
Closure method
The whole point of a duvet cover is to protect your comforter or duvet from dust, hair and oil. You want a cover that closes completely but is also easy to open and close for cleaning purposes.
The closure method of your duvet cover is a matter of preference. Some users prefer the ease of a zipper, while others prefer the more subtle design of snaps or buttons. Buttons and snaps take a lot longer to open and close than zippers, but they won’t tear or catch.
How much you can expect to spend on a blue duvet cover
Prices depend on size, quality and number of pieces in the set. Low-end models are generally $20-$50, but they are likely to have durability issues. Midrange offerings hover around $50-$150. High-end, luxury blue duvet covers can be anywhere from $150-$400.
Blue duvet cover FAQ
How do I prevent my comforter from bunching up in my duvet cover?
A. If your duvet cover has ties on the inside corners, use them. If your duvet cover doesn’t have inside ties, consider sewing them on yourself. It’s fairly simple if you know how to use a sewing machine. Beyond that, make sure you buy the proper size duvet cover for your comforter.
What’s the difference between a comforter and a duvet?
A. All duvets are comforters but not all comforters are duvets. Duvet comes from the French word for down feathers. Duvets are comforters filled with either real down or synthetic down feathers. Comforters can be filled with a variety of other materials like polyester, cotton or wool.
What’s the best blue duvet cover to buy?
Top blue duvet cover
Lauren Ralph Lauren Casey Stripe Duvet Cover Set
What you need to know: Classic style with a soft feel from a trusted brand make this navy-and-cream-striped duvet cover an easy top pick.
What you’ll love: It features an attractive pinstripe design. The set includes the duvet and two standard shams.
What you should consider: This option is a bit pricey when it’s not on sale.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
Top blue duvet cover for the money
HC Collection 1,500 Thread Count Egyptian Quality Duvet Cover Set
What you need to know: This three-piece set gets high marks for comfort and durability.
What you’ll love: This option is available in ice blue or navy and is lightweight with rich color and great quality for the price.
What you should consider: Several users reported receiving damaged sets. Be sure to inspect carefully upon first arrival.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Bedsure 3-Piece Duvet Cover Set
What you need to know: A quality budget-conscious pick available in grayish blue, navy and teal.
What you’ll love: The smart design prevents fill bunching. This is the only set on this list available in twin and California king sizes.
What you should consider: A few previous buyers complain that the material is too thin, especially after several washes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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HP’s stock soared to a record high on Thursday after Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway revealed it had taken an 11.4% stake valued at about $4.2 billion in the maker of personal computers and printers.
Berkshire said on Wednesday night it owned nearly 121 million HP shares, including 11.1 million purchased this week.
Shares of HP were up $5.28, or 15%, at $40.19 in early trading on Thursday, after earlier reaching a record $40.50.
Separated in 2015 from the former Hewlett-Packard, HP is a traditional technology stock that has benefited from increased demand as people spend more time working and being schooled at home.
The Palo Alto, Calif.-based company agreed last month to buy audio and video accessories maker Poly, once known as Plantronics, for $1.7 billion.
Buffett has until recently struggled to deploy more of the $146.7 billion cash pile his Omaha, Neb.-based conglomerate had accumulated, citing high market valuations and competition from private equity and other investors.
But in the last month, Berkshire said it has committed approximately $22 billion to major new investments.
These include a 14.6% stake in Occidental Petroleum Corp. and an $11.6 billion purchase of insurer Alleghany Corp., Berkshire’s largest acquisition since 2016.
Buffett’s company also owns dozens of businesses including Geico auto insurance and the BNSF railroad, and ended 2021 with a $161.2 billion stake in iPhone maker Apple.
“Berkshire Hathaway is one of the world’s most respected investors and we welcome them as an investor,” HP said in a statement.
Berkshire did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Morningstar analyst Mark Cash said HP might appeal to Berkshire because HP is aggressively returning capital to shareholders through stock buybacks and higher dividends.
“HP operates in markets that are challenging to (durably) grow at heightened rates, so focusing on margins and returns are the best way to reward shareholders,” Cash said. “Within tech, HP can be considered a value play.”
Berkshire repurchased $27 billion of its own stock in 2021.
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Amber Heard and four other high-profile women received more than 8,000 abusive messages on Instagram, but the company failed to adequately crack down on the online hate even after the nasty content was flagged, according to a study.
The Center for Countering Digital Hate, a nonprofit that “seeks to disrupt the architecture of online hate and misinformation,” conducted a review of what it calls an “epidemic of misogynist abuse.”
The study found that Instagram “ignored” 90% of the harmful messages that were sent to the women through the direct message feature on the app.
The other women who took part in the study alongside Heard were British television host Rachel Riley; Jamie Klingler, a London-based journalist; Bryony Gordon, a journalist and mental health advocate; and Sharan Dhaliwal, founder of a UK-based South Asian culture magazine.
All of the women have substantial followings on Instagram. Heard, the actress who starred in “Aquaman” and “Justice League,” has more than 4 million Instagram followers.
“Instagram claim that they act on hate speech, including misogyny, homophobia, and racism; nudity or sexual activity; graphic violence; and threats of violence,” the CCDH said.
“But our research finds that Instagram systematically fails to enforce appropriate sanctions and remove those who break its rules.”
The group added: “Harassment, violent threats, image-based sexual abuse can be sent by strangers, at any time and in large volumes, directly into your DMs without consent and platforms do nothing to stop it.”
But a source with knowledge of Instagram’s inner workings disputed the report’s findings, including claims that “Instagram allows strangers to place voice calls to women they don’t know.”
A company source told The Post that it has implemented guardrails to protect women, including a “hidden words” feature that filters direct messages and comments that contain a list of “hateful” terms and phrases.
A spokesperson for Instagram’s parent company Meta told The Post: “While we disagree with many of the CCDH’s conclusions, we do agree that the harassment of women is unacceptable.”
“That’s why we don’t allow gender-based hate or any threat of sexual violence, and last year we announced stronger protections for female public figures.”
The spokesperson added: “Messages from people you don’t follow go to a separate request inbox where you can either block or report the sender, or you can turn off message requests altogether.”
“Calls from people you don’t know only go through if you accept their message request and we offer a way to filter abusive messages so you never have to see them.”
Meta’s subsidiaries Facebook and Instagram have been accused of failing to mitigate the harmful effects of their social media platforms on young girls.
Last fall, Frances Haugen, a data scientist who left Facebook, accused the company of refusing to make changes to Instagram’s algorithm even though internal research showed that it was harming teens’ self-esteem.
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Which folding mattresses are best?
Everyone wants to provide their guests with a comfortable place to sleep. If you don’t have a dedicated guest room in your home complete with a traditional bed, the normal go-to choice is an air mattress.
Rather than just accepting that your guests are most likely going to toss and turn all night long while trying to sleep on an unsupportive surface, consider providing them with a folding mattress instead. Models like the Inofia Tri-fold Mattress are made from high-quality memory foam that offers a comfortable night’s sleep.
What to know before you buy a folding mattress
Comfort
Just like when purchasing any other type of mattress, comfort should be a top priority when picking a folding mattress. There are several factors that affect comfort, but none are more important than the materials.
- Polyurethane foam, or poly-foam, is popular because it is affordable and lightweight. However, it isn’t very dense, which means it isn’t that supportive and can lose its loft quickly. Poly-foam models may be suitable for young teens, kids and periodic use by adults. They aren’t ideal as a daily sleeper for adults.
- For most people, memory foam models will be a better choice. It is dense enough to offer a good amount of support but also soft enough to feel plush and comfortable. Though more expensive and heavier than poly-foam models, memory foam mattresses will last longer and offer a better sleeping experience.
Configurations
One of the great things about folding mattresses is how versatile they are. Most have a three-piece design that allows you to prop up certain sections if you want to turn them into a lounger for relaxing and reading a book or watching TV. There are also four-section models that can be configured like a couch or chair with back support.
Trial period
It can be difficult to truly tell how comfortable a mattress is until you have slept on it for at least a couple of weeks or longer. This is because they have a break-in period where they will soften and conform to your body. For that reason, some manufacturers allow for an in-home trial period during which you can return it if you aren’t satisfied. For some folding mattresses, this in-home trial period may be as much as 100 days.
Features to look for in a quality folding mattress
Size
When it comes to size, you want to balance the storage and portability needs you have with the space needs of the sleeper. Folding mattresses are available in single sizes all the way up to king.
Thickness
Thicker mattresses feel more plush and are more akin to sleeping on a traditional bed. It is also less likely you’ll feel the ground through them. That said, the thicker they are, the heavier they will be and the more storage space they will require. Most folding mattresses are between 4 to 6 inches thick.
Gel-infused
One of the downsides of memory foam is that it tends to trap heat, which can make sleeping on it hot, especially in warm climates. If you live in one, or you just generally tend to sleep hot, consider purchasing a folding mattress with gel-infused memory foam. These are designed to draw heat away from the body to help you stay cooler throughout the night.
Certifications
Folding mattresses may carry certain certifications that show they are free from harmful chemicals or have low emissions. The most common of these is CertiPUR-US, which means the foam is made without ozone-depleting substances and banned flame retardants. It also indicates that it has low VOC emissions, so it won’t affect indoor air quality. You can also find folding mattresses that are organic or OEKO-TEX-certified.
Removable cover
For easy maintenance, it is best to purchase a foldable mattress with a removable cover. Ideally, this cover should be machine-washable and made from a durable, soft and breathable material, such as bamboo or cotton.
Storage case
Most people use folding mattresses for guests or on the road. This means you’ll likely be storing them between uses and moving them around often. To make this more convenient and to help keep them in good condition, it can be a smart idea to choose a model that comes with a storage case. It is even better if that storage case has a handle for easy transport.
How much you can expect to spend on a folding mattress
Depending on the size, materials and overall build quality, most folding mattresses cost between $50-$350
Folding mattress FAQ
Are foldable mattresses really more comfortable than air mattresses?
A. Most people find folding mattresses to be plusher and more supportive than air mattresses. They also won’t lose air throughout the night, which is a common issue with most air mattresses. However, when it comes to portability and compact storage, air mattresses are the clear winner.
How long do foldable mattresses last?
A. How long a foldable mattress lasts depends on the type of foam and how often it is used. High-quality memory foam models can last for several years — even when used as a daily sleeper. Conversely, poly-foam models may only last a year or so before they begin to lose their loft.
What is the best folding mattress to buy?
Top folding mattress
Inofia Memory Foam Tri-fold Mattress
What you need to know: Available in several sizes and two thicknesses, there is an Inofia Tri-fold perfect for every need.
What you’ll love: It features a super-soft and breathable bamboo cover, and it is made with two types of foam for the perfect balance of support and comfort.
What you should consider: It doesn’t come with a storage case.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top folding mattress for the money
What you need to know: If you’re looking for a small, space-saving folding mattress that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg, this Thera Health model is the way to go.
What you’ll love: The cover is easy to remove and machine-washable. Plus, the mattress comes with a case that features a handle for convenient storage and transport.
What you should consider: It can be too narrow for some sleepers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Milliard Tri-fold Foam Folding Mattress
What you need to know: A versatile option that can be set up as either a mattress or a couch, the Milliard Tri-fold is great for both sleeping and lounging around.
What you’ll love: Its foam is dense enough to be supportive but not so dense that the mattress is overly heavy and difficult to move around.
What you should consider: Its polyester cover is very durable but can be too warm for some people.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which cotton shower curtains are best?
Cotton shower curtains are not only functional, they also have an elegant look and feel to them, which is part of what makes them so popular in homes with a modern or sophisticated aesthetic.
If you’re looking for a beautiful shower curtain with a lovely floral design that brings a hint of color to the bathroom, check out Madison Park Adella Floral-Printed Shower Curtain.
What to know before you buy a cotton shower curtain
Hanging mechanism
Most cotton shower curtains feature holes big enough for hooks or rings to fit through. These holes are often constructed from reinforced fabric that’s resistant to the tearing that occurs from frequent opening and closing of the curtain.
Besides this, you’ll also need a shower curtain rod to hang the curtain. If you live in a rental house or apartment, choose a tension rod, since these are specially designed to avoid damaging the walls. If you live in your own home, you can opt for a rod that can be nailed or screwed into the wall.
Some shower curtains have a grommet style, so they can hang directly on the shower rod, making hooks and rings unnecessary.
Liner
Shower curtains are designed to prevent water from escaping the bathtub while showering. However, a cotton curtain requires a shower curtain liner to go with it. This is because cotton is absorbent but doesn’t dry easily. If it’s exposed to water or left in a room with high humidity for too long, it becomes susceptible to bacteria and mold.
Liners usually consist of materials such as polyvinyl chloride or other plastics. These are naturally waterproof and can protect the curtain from water damage, thus extending its longevity.
Cleaning and sanitation
It’s a good idea to wash your shower curtain regularly. For cotton and other fabric curtains, throw it into the washing machine on a gentle cycle once a month to keep it clean and prevent mold growth. You can use warm water and liquid detergent, but be sure to wash it on its own. To dry it, either hang it out to air dry or put it on tumble dry low in the machine.
Shower curtain liners need to be washed every month or so as well. Otherwise, red mold is likely to appear. This is especially common around the base where the liner traps moisture against the inside of the bathtub. You can use Clorox or a similar cleaning product to clean the liner.
When in doubt about the best cleaning method, check for any tags or instructions on the original packaging.
What to look for in a quality cotton shower curtain
Privacy
While some shower curtains are partly translucent, especially plastic ones, cotton ones are thick enough to provide full privacy. Even if you get a thinner curtain, the liner will add privacy as well, which can help you separate yourself from the outside world and take a moment to relax.
Design
Cotton shower curtains come in solid colors and different patterns, so there’s a great deal of variety. You can find solid prints in nearly any hue, ranging from bright blues, yellows and pinks to more toned-down tans, whites and blacks. If you’re going for a modern or minimalist aesthetic, neutral or dark colors are a good choice.
When it comes to patterned curtains, some have textures imprinted on them. These can help break up a bathroom or accentuate the overall look. You can find repeated patterns, geometric shapes, straight lines, animal themes or even floral designs throughout. Some curtains have a gradient instead of a full pattern, which draws the eye and makes a statement.
Size
A shower curtain should be wide and long enough to fit your bathtub without trailing on the floor. Ideally, there should be at least 4 inches of space. Standard curtains and liners are around 72 by 72 inches.
There are also extra-long curtains, which can be 90 inches in length. These curtains are usually reserved for high bathtubs. Also, if you’re using a curved or L-shaped rod, you might need a wider shower curtain.
Weighted base
Some cotton shower curtains and plastic liners have weights or magnets sewn strategically into the base. This keeps them from billowing out when the water’s running.
Accessories
Unless the shower curtain has grommets, you’ll need rings or hooks to go with it. Some curtains come with these accessories, while others require a separate purchase.
Other popular bathroom accessories include hand towels and bath towels, soap dispensers and rug sets. Look for items that complement the design of your shower curtain.
How much you can expect to spend on a cotton shower curtain
A high-quality, durable cotton shower curtain costs around $20-$30. Expect to spend $30-$50 for ones that also feature hooks, rings or a liner.
Cotton shower curtain FAQ
Does cotton shrink or wrinkle easily?
A. A shower curtain made from cotton might shrink an inch or two, especially after being washed in a machine. The fabric can also wrinkle, but you can fix this by washing the shower curtain and hanging it out to dry. Alternatively, you can use a blow dryer on high heat to iron out the wrinkles.
What are some other good fabrics for shower curtains?
A. This depends what you’re looking for. Cotton and polyester are both durable, but polyester is more resistant to water. Linen and canvas are also good options since they’re biodegradable and easy to clean.
What’s the best cotton shower curtain to buy?
Top cotton shower curtain
Madison Park Adella Floral-Printed Shower Curtain
What you need to know: This luxurious cotton shower curtain is adorned with either purple or teal flowers that make it a wonderful statement piece for most bathrooms.
What you’ll love: Available in the standard size, this shower curtain adds a splash of color to contemporary and romantic settings. It’s machine-safe and durable.
What you should consider: It wrinkles a bit when cleaned.
Where to buy: Sold by Kohl’s
Top cotton shower curtain for the money
Hall & Perry Modern Farmhouse Tassel Shower Curtain
What you need to know: This shower curtain has a striped pattern and tassels at the base, making it perfect for anyone who wants a minimalist design.
What you’ll love: It comes in eight colors and designs and is highly durable. The fabric is medium weight and doesn’t billow out much when showering.
What you should consider: It’s 72 inches long including the tassels, making it shorter than most.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Wrought Studio Campanella Cotton Striped Single Shower Curtain
What you need to know: This option has a vintage look that works great in understated or classic bathrooms.
What you’ll love: Offered in gray, navy and taupe, this shower curtain features colorful tassels at the base. It’s machine-washable in cold water and is durable.
What you should consider: It might shrink by a couple of inches after washing.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
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An intemperate tweet from seven years ago came back to haunt one of President Biden’s nominees Wednesday when the subject of the snark — Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) — raised the post during the woman’s confirmation hearing.
In 2015, Beth Prichard Geer responded to a tweet posted by Fox News asking social media users what they thought of Ernst’s response to President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address.
“Hideous,” Geer tweeted, tagging both Fox News and the Iowa senator.
On Wednesday, Ernst and Geer — now a nominee to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s board of directors — came face to face during a hearing of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
“You believe one reason you should be confirmed to serve in the TVA, the Tennessee Valley, is because of your ability to quote, ‘build relationships and work together,’ end quote. Is that correct?” Ernst asked Geer.
“Yes, that is correct,” Geer responded.
“And you believe civility is a fundamental aspect of your role in the Tennessee Valley Board?” Ernst clarified.
“Absolutely,” Geer said.
Ernst then raised Geer’s 2015 tweet, asking the nominee to explain herself.
Geer requested Ernst read the message out loud, saying she was unable to read it. After Ernst obliged, Geer apologized for the post.
“Well, I apologize if I offended you, and I appreciate you bringing it to my attention,” she said. “And I do, in fact, believe that civility is key, and I’m sorry that I did not demonstrate that, in your opinion, with that tweet.”
Later in the hearing, Ernst came back to the tweet, telling Geer, “I’m not sure if you’ve made a habit of calling women that disagree with you hideous or if it was simply an exception.”
“But please, let me be very clear,” the Iowa Republican continued. “I stand by everything that I said in my State of the Union response back in 2015. Folks, this tweet is from 2015. I heard a lot about tweets in the former administration, this is prior to that. This is not Iowa nice, folks, and I’m calling you out.”
Ernst then pressed Geer over whether the post was in reference to her appearance or her political views.
“Obviously, I was not calling you personally hideous and certainly not your appearance,” Geer said. “And again, I apologize if it came across that way. I mean no disrespect.”
Ernst then interrupted Geer, saying: “How else could this come across? The word hideous to me, it only has one meaning.”
“Maybe you didn’t appreciate that I grew up on a small rural farm in an economically disadvantaged area of Iowa. Maybe you didn’t like that my mother had to put bread bags on my shoes when I went to school,” Ernst added. “Maybe you didn’t like that, but a lot of Americans have had the same experiences that I have had. And so, to call my personal views as hideous, is affront to half of America.”
“I think it’s important that we all work together, but when you’re starting off on a foot like this, it’s really hard for us to all work together,” the senator concluded, after saying she would vote against Geer’s nomination.
Biden nominated Geer to sit on the TVA board in April 2021 to replace current member Kenneth Allen, whose term has expired. Robert Klein, Kimberly Lewis and Michelle Moore have also been nominated to sit on the board.
Currently, Geer serves as the chief of staff for former Vice President Al Gore.
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP)Bojan Bogdanovic scored 27 points, Rudy Gobert added 20 points and 10 rebounds and the Utah Jazz beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 137-101 on Wednesday night.
Jordan Clarkson had 18 points and a season-high 10 assists, and Hassan Whiteside added 15 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks to help the Jazz win their fifth straight home game.
Utah shot 59% from the field and outrebounded the Thunder 64-38.
Whiteside said surrendering a 21-point lead in a loss to Golden State on Saturday lit a fire under the Jazz that’s created positive momentum through the team’s last two games.
”It was unfortunate we had to lose that game that way, but I think it’s going to help us out in the long run,” Whiteside said. ”It made us more connected as a team. It kind of showed our flaws.”
Jaylen Hoard scored 23 points for Oklahoma City. Isaiah Roby and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl each added 18 points.
With nine inactive players due to a slew of injuries, the Thunder struggled to keep pace with Utah once the Jazz found their shot.
”You have to have intelligent attacks against this team because that’s what they do to you,” Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault said. ”They limit your options and then, if you’re kind of hasty in there with their bigs, then it can be a really long night on the offensive end. That’s why they’re such a good defense.”
Utah surged ahead late in the first quarter on a layup from Bogdanovic that sparked a 16-2 run. The Jazz scored baskets on nine straight possessions capped by back-to-back dunks and a tip-in basket from Gobert.
Oklahoma City cut the deficit to two points in the second quarter, with Lindy Waters III making three straight 3-pointers to fuel a 13-2 run. Hoard cut to the rim for a layup to cap the run and trim Utah’s lead to 57-55.
Clarkson answered with back-to-back baskets to keep Oklahoma City from overtaking the Jazz. He also set up baskets from Gobert on consecutive possessions to help Utah take a 71-58 lead into halftime.
Utah held the Thunder in check by attacking the rim early and often. The Jazz outscored Oklahoma City 60-36 in the paint.
”When the ball is moving and defenses shift, you have an opportunity to attack the close outs,” Utah coach Quin Snyder said. ”Those quick decisions get you on the rim. That’s what I saw as far as us moving the defense.”
The Jazz led by double digits virtually the entire second half.
After the Thunder cut the deficit to nine on a 3-pointer from Robinson-Earl, Utah used a 27-5 run to build up a 118-87 lead early in the fourth quarter.
”That’s a really high-level, elite team with a lot of experienced guys and they were able to really get after it in second half,” Robinson-Earl said.
TIP INS
Thunder: Robinson-Earl set a career high in scoring after not playing in Oklahoma City’s 98-94 win over Portland a night earlier. . Zavier Simpson had 11 assists in his second NBA game.
Jazz: Donovan Mitchell (rest), Mike Conley (right knee injury maintenance), and Royce O’Neale (right thumb soreness) were inactive. . Utah scored a season-high 41 points in the first quarter. … Jared Butler had eight assists in the second half en route to a career-high 10.
INJURED AGAIN
Trent Forrest started for the Jazz after missing three games because of a concussion. His return to the court didn’t last long.
Forrest sprained his left foot and exited with 1:39 remaining in the second quarter, He did not return in the second half. Butler started in his place after halftime. Forrest finished with four points and two assists in 12 minutes.
”It’s been tough on him,” Snyder said concerning the recent spate of injuries. ”He was playing really well tonight. He’s unique in some of the things that he can do.”
FREE THROW FRENZY
A night after attempting a season-high 43 free throws against Memphis, the Jazz followed with 32 free throw attempts against Oklahoma City. It marked the first time since December where Utah attempted 30 or more free throws in back-to-back contests.
UP NEXT
Thunder: At Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night.
Jazz: Host Phoenix on Friday night.
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The death of George Floyd nearly two years ago triggered mass protests across the US and around the world after a video was shared online showing a white police officer, since convicted of murder, holding his knee on the Black man's neck until he stopped breathing.
Composer Adolphus Hailstork and librettist Herbert Martin, both in their 80s, joined forces to create an orchestral work meant for a large chorus and three soloists that would pay tribute to Floyd. It premieres Saturday, March 26, at the Music Center at Strathmore just outside Washington, D.C.
The piece, titled "A Knee on the Neck," begins with a "commandment" Black parents give to their children: always be on their best behavior to avoid getting hurt, thrown in prison or even killed. To come home in one piece. Martin and Hailstork both recall these kinds of stern orders from their own childhoods – it's part of the reason why they have collaborated for three decades to create lyrical pieces inspired by ordinary African-Americans and historical figures.
"Every Black family in America must have had this kind of talk," Martin remembers. "My mother simply said, 'If you go downtown to do something for us, you must do this, this and this and this. Because I don't know what will happen' ... so all of that seemed to be welling up inside of my mind."
Reflecting that experience called for something grandiose, given the magnitude of racially motivated violence that has taken innumerable lives in America — Floyd, Emmett Till, Daunte Wright, Breonna Taylor. Countless more.
"It's the size of the subject that Herb gave me. It's a big theme," Hailstork says. We're talking about the taking of a life, the taking of many lives, and the general cultural attitudes we have. There's a little spot in the text, Herb says there's a virus going around that's killing people and it's very well done. Of course, everybody's going to be thinking about omicron or something like that. But no, the virus is the virus of hate and murder in our culture. This is a big theme ... It's a very dramatic score because he gave me a dramatic piece of writing."
There's a raucous opening sequence that evokes bustling Minneapolis, vignettes of African drumming, the Black spiritual "O Freedom," cascading vocal passages of Floyd's last words "I can't breathe," the stillness of death and, finally, a hopeful hymn.
In addition to its own chorale, the National Philharmonic will be joined by the Washington Chorus, the Howard University Chorale, plus Black soloists J'Nai Bridges, Norman Shankle and Kenneth Overton.
"It's important that you hang on to the memory of those things," Martin says, "so you don't repeat these incidents over and over and over again. I think that that is one of the major things that I would like people to remember and to pass on this memory as they have experienced it to their relatives, to their family, to their friends."
The piece ends on a hopeful note, a vision of a more perfect union where Americans of all backgrounds and creeds live in harmony.
"There is a moment of universal hand-clenching, you might say, not fist-clenching, hand outreached in hope that there will be a greater sense of peace and respect among all the people of America."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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Designers have used the Sappi Ideas That Matter grants for over two decades to make social and environmental impact. This has included reforms in justice, education, and healthcare and to address diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. While these projects support the work of nonprofits around the globe, they allow designers make a direct impact to their immediate communities. These funded ideas rethink local issues to support specific populations, audiences, and individuals in need. More than 500 design projects have earned up to $50,000 each to help meet the pressing social, economic and cultural needs of communities.
Who decides which projects get funded? Your peers in the design community make all the decisions. Sappi invites a team with expertise in print design, packaging design, and social impact to determine the grant-winning projects. The 2022 judges included Andrew Gibbs, Founder of the Dieline; Bryony Gomez-Palacio, Co-Founder of UnderConsideration; Dian Holton, Senior Deputy Art Director at AARP; Gage Mitchell, Principal and Creative Director of Modern Species; and Libby Cole, Principal of The Work Department.
The six grant recipients for 2022 are:
Reading in the Deep: Illustrated Children’s Books about Life Below Water
On behalf of Reading Partners
Esther Pearl Watson, Mark Todd and students from Art Center College of Design
This collection of illustrated children’s books will motivate children to develop their literacy skills by providing visually interesting short storybooks about ocean life.
Here to Stay! A poster and advertising campaign
On behalf of The Door
Grace Han and Center for Urban Pedagogy (CUP)
Many young immigrants come to the US fleeing violence or oppression, sometimes even from their own families. Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) is a form of immigration relief that protects these youth. For this poster and advertising campaign, the nonprofit, The Door, collaborated with CUP and designer Grace Han to create materials with comprehensive information that breaks down what SIJS is, the criteria to qualify for SIJS and eventually a green card, the process young people need to work through with the support of a lawyer and the long-term benefits of SIJS.
Model Maternity Spaces
On behalf of Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)
MASS Design Group
MASS Design Group has partnered with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement to develop a human-centered design process to improve maternal-newborn facilities in traditionally underserved populations.
Yasuní: our rainforest, our life.
On behalf of La Poderosa Media Project
Natacha Poggio, Design Global Change/University of Houston-Downtown
Yasuní, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is a tropical rainforest in Ecuador and one of the world’s most biologically diverse places on Earth. This integrated multimedia campaign will support La Poderosa Media Project’s ongoing conservation education activities and its vision of transforming communities one story at a time.
Rent For Moms: More than Toys for Tots
On behalf of Done for DiDi, Inc.
Sara Barr
This grant project will help educate existing and potential supporters about the work that the nonprofit, Done for DiDi undertakes to address poverty and will help to raise funds to provide monthly micro-funding rent stipends and seed money for programs that support Black women and Black Marginalized Genders.
For Colored Girls Who Weather Life’s Storms
On behalf of Trauma & Resiliance Initiative, Inc.
Rija Khan Designs
Statistically, because of social and structural inequalities, women of color are more likely to be impacted by adverse childhood and community experiences, leaving them vulnerable to a host of physical, social, and feelings of unwellness and social disconnectedness. This innovative project offers a suite of creative resources to empower, encourage and support healing.
You can apply for an Ideas that Matter grant in the fall of 2022. For more information about Sappi’s Ideas that Matter grant recipients, please visit our website or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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In September 2020, Seth Dewey got a phone call at home from someone using drugs.
“They said, ‘Seth, we need Narcan over here right now,’” Dewey said.
The call for Narcan suggested a life-and-death emergency requiring medicine that can reverse an opioid overdose.
Dewey, whose work for the Reno County Health Department in Hutchinson focuses on combating drug addiction and overdoses, promised to rush over with doses of what’s also known as naloxone to the site where two people panicked as they watched life slipping away from a third.
He urged them to call 911, too, but they feared getting arrested.
“So I said, ‘Well, listen, then I’m going to call 911,’” he said. “When I got there, I ended up having to use three doses of naloxone on this individual. … It brought back very slow, labored breathing.”
By the time law enforcement officers reached the scene — without any naloxone on hand — Dewey had stabilized the man. Medical responders arrived later.
For Dewey, that day illustrates the need for policy changes to help more people survive a national surge in opioid overdoses.
Kansas is one of just a few states without a good Samaritan law that encourages people to call 911 when witnessing an overdose, by shielding them from prosecution.
Additionally, Kansans can’t count on law enforcement officers — who may beat ambulances to the scene of an ongoing overdose when every minute counts — to carry naloxone.
Across the country, fatal overdoses rocketed in 2020 to more than 90,000. That record number was driven largely by dealers selling drugs laced with potent synthetic opioids such as fentanyl.
Tallies aren’t complete yet for 2021, but provisional counts for the first half of the year suggest people died at even greater rates. And Kansas is among a handful of states showing the steepest increases.
Studies show most people recover from drug use disorders, but the process often takes years and involves multiple relapses. The widespread practice of mixing fentanyl and carfentanil into so many drugs today means many people never get that far.
“We’re losing too many people due to this old idea that people have to hit rock bottom” before becoming sober, Dewey said. “People aren’t getting a chance to hit rock bottom, because they’re dying.”
Someone dies of overdose almost every month in Reno County — often more than one person.
Yet Dewey sees signs of change. The Reno County Sheriff’s Office and Hutchinson Police Department now train their officers on administering naloxone, and make sure they have it available.
A state good Samaritan law could also help, research suggests. The U.S. Government Accountability Office published a report last year documenting evidence that the rate of fatal opioid overdoses improves when states pass such laws.
Deadly synthetic opioids
The vast bulk of synthetic opioids such as fentanyl and carfentanil are smuggled from abroad, and increasingly blended with other substances.
That means people sometimes don’t know that the methamphetamine, oxycodone, cocaine or other substances they buy illegally contain synthetic opioids to make them more potent.
Overdosing is easy. Even minuscule amounts of these substances can kill. Fentanyl is up to 50 times more potent than heroin.
This month, a federal commission released its report on synthetic opioids, calling the epidemic of addiction “one of our most-pressing national security, law enforcement, and public health challenges.”
Though most people addicted to the substances get them illegally, the report traces the rise in demand for and trafficking of synthetic opioids directly to wide-scale addiction to OxyContin prescription opiate painkillers starting in the 1990s.
“The overdose crisis in the United States claims more lives each year than firearms, suicide, homicide, or motor vehicle crashes,” the report said. “We must do more as a nation and a government.”
Better access to medical care for opioid addiction won’t stop the drug trafficking, it said, but offers one route to saving lives, as the “gold standard” for treating opioid use disorders.
Buprenorphine and other treatments
Yet experts at the health care research group Commonwealth Fund say only a small sliver of people with opioid addiction receive such medical care.
The treatment usually involves prescribing one of three medications — buprenorphine, methadone or naltrexone — to ease cravings and even block the brain’s ability to experience euphoria from drugs like heroin and oxycodone.
Sometimes people who want this help struggle to find a health care provider and treatment program that they can afford. Sometimes they face insurance hurdles.
Meanwhile, access to drug treatment behind bars remains spotty at best, even though most incarcerated people have substance use disorders.
Despite some successful lawsuits, as well as federal legislation, pushing for widespread access to this treatment in correctional facilities, most people with addiction in prison or jail still don’t receive it.
In Kansas, a few jails have begun allowing medical care with buprenorphine, methadone or naltrexone. Since Crawford County Jail rolled out its program in August 2020, more than 200 people have signed up for care, and most continued their treatment after leaving jail.
A spokeswoman for the state prison system says it allows such treatment, too, though the Marshall Project — an investigative journalism newsroom focused on criminal justice — considers the access to care in Kansas prisons to be limited.
Fentanyl test strips and naloxone supplies
The federal commission urges Congress to help local governments across the country afford naloxone so that they can equip all first responders with it.
And it calls for fentanyl test strip distribution programs and the development of best practices to help guide that work.
The strips let people test drugs they buy on the street to see if they’re laced with fentanyl, so they can protect themselves against unknowingly consuming it.
Kansas overdose prevention programs can’t distribute the test strips because they’re illegal under state law.
Last year, the Kansas House passed a bill to change that. The bill is now stalled in a Senate committee, which began to hold a hearing on the topic and then postponed the matter.
If the test strips become legal in Kansas, community groups that help people struggling with addiction will be able to use federal grants to buy and distribute supplies.
Ngoc Vuong sees the potential to save lives. He coordinates anti-addiction efforts for the Safe Streets program in Wichita. He says part of helping people seek recovery is keeping them safe in the meantime.
That could mean distributing or explaining fentanyl test strips at outreach events geared toward people living on the street or who use illegal drugs or who are trying to stop using them.
“Letting them know about fentanyl test strips, how to use them,” Vuong said. “Then also add the caveat here that, ‘Whenever you’re ready to seek treatment, we’re here to help.’”
Dewey, at the Reno County Health Department, has a similar perspective. Building relationships is key, he said. And that includes talking to people in crisis about how to use naloxone and fentanyl test strips, and making sure they have access.
“Then they’re at least honest with us,” he said. “We want people to be honest with us. ‘Hey, man, I’m struggling with this.’”
Dewey speaks from experience. He used illegal drugs in the past, and ended up in the county jail. Ultimately he achieved long-term recovery.
“When we open up that relationship of trust” with people who use drugs, he said, “that’s when we start seeing a full cycle of (approaches) that could be used to help people when they’re ready.”
Celia Llopis-Jepsen reports on consumer health for the Kansas News Service. You can follow her on Twitter @celia_LJ or email her at celia (at) kcur (dot) org.
The Kansas News Service is a collaboration of KCUR, Kansas Public Radio, KMUW and High Plains Public Radio focused on health, the social determinants of health and their connection to public policy.
Kansas News Service stories and photos may be republished by news media at no cost with proper attribution and a link to ksnewsservice.org.
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With spring break here and in full force, I have noticed a strange but not entirely surprising feeling… The relative silence from my email inbox. Some might think of that as a good problem. Oh, how I wish I could.
With one of those slow news weeks that shoulder season brings, I figured it would be a good time to jog through my memories from this last winter.
What struck me most about this winter was that we had a heartbreaking avalanche year in Teton Valley. Every fatality, three of them to be exact, is tragic. As of April 2, 15 people have perished in an avalanche in the United States during winter of ‘21-’22, and 20% of those occurred in our valley.
I am not going to talk about them though, as I didn’t write those stories. What I can touch on is an instance that I saw that cuts to the heart of the issue.
It’s a classic morning outside Targhee’s boundaries. I’m not working today, and my touring partner and I have hit the sweet spot as the wet snowfall from the day prior dried out perfectly under clear and cold skies. We couldn’t have timed it better. The only individual ahead of us was an aged skier that set a stunning skin track (and some elegant powder eights). It was miles better than any zigs and zags I could have put through those trees.
There was also an individual behind us… But my (and my partner’s) intuition told us he was not nearly as experienced as the one ahead.
The avalanche danger was rated as low by the Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center that day, although would be rising to moderate with sun warming the fresh snow.
First off, the snowboarder was on a variant of snowshoes known as Verts. The area we were in is not conducive to that form of travel. It seemed quite peculiar to us, along with the day ticket that was hanging from said individual’s coat.
We thought being in that terrain by 9:30 a.m. was quite the level of dedication for someone that didn’t commit to a proper touring kit or season pass.
His high ambitions would tell us more about his skills. I and my partner watched as he slid to a spot well away from us on top of an aggressive 25-30 foot cliff.
As he slipped over the edge, we couldn’t comprehend the attempt. My partner’s voice had a note of panic, we were genuinely worried. Our yells either couldn’t reach him or he didn’t listen to them.
Sure enough, his landing in steep, wind-loaded terrain was not pretty. The bomb hole acted like a bomb, propagating a small wind pocket that fortunately did not run far, only about 15 feet. The individual’s many tomahawks spun him away from danger.
As we realized that we would have been in a bad position to help had anything serious occurred, avalanche or injury, the lone snowboarder got up and slid down the rest of the slope.
We were thankful he made it out unscathed, but also far from impressed by his decision-making in that descent.
Our minds turned to getting our turns in, taking a couple of glorious easy laps. Laughing, smiling, and letting out adrenaline-filled hoots and hollers.
We then made our way back to the resort boundary, and just as we were booting back up we spotted the snowboarder again.
This time we were in closer proximity. He mentioned the earlier experience ignorantly as a “mishap.” I didn’t think of it as a mishap, as it looked clearly like an overestimation of his abilities in that terrain. He seemed oblivious to just how close he was to peril.
It was hard to resist the urge to vibe him out a little bit, as we would have been the closest help had anything gone wrong. Him ruining his day (and winter) would have significantly altered our day.
Incompetent or unprepared skiers and snowboarders getting into the backcountry via chairlift is not a new problem. When looking over US avalanche accident reports (Avalanche.org), it won’t take you long to find an instance where an individual left a ski area boundary, never to come back in again.
If unequipped and unprepared individuals are already getting into areas they shouldn’t necessarily be in, imagine a scenario where gate access becomes much easier.
I am a firm believer that the term ‘sidecountry’ is a complete misnomer. Any area known as ‘sidecountry’ is through-and-through backcountry terrain. There is a reason that an avalanche forecast is posted next to the gate everyday.
GTR ski patrol has done and will continue to do an exquisite job of messaging to recreationalists looking to go out of bounds. My experience demonstrates why I have less confidence in skiers and snowboarders heeding their messaging and caution.
Backcountry gates such as Scotty’s Gate are only closed rarely; it is an occurrence reserved for backcountry rescue operations and the worst avalanche danger days.
It is an unwritten rule that taking an avalanche course is necessary to be stepping into that kind of terrain for good reason. Having a touring partner is also much safer than going solo.
I am not an avalanche expert and I don’t pretend to be. What I am is a concerned recreationalist that does not want to see more tragedy in our community. I’m sure many of you can identify with my position.
So, as we celebrate the experiences of this past winter, I urge you to think critically about how we can prepare for the next season.
Making properly informed decisions is not only a skill that can enable and enhance your skiing and riding experiences, like it did mine, but also help you throughout the other aspects of life.
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Winston-Salem, N.C. -- Forsyth Tech Community College has received more than $100,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technical Education (NSF/ATE) to support micro-credentials.
Micro-credentials, often described and issued as digital badges, are a recent development for workforce training and skills building. According to Forbes Magazine, however, they are important to effectively recruit, retain and upskill workers.
Forsyth Tech’s National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce (NCBW), based at the Innovation Quarter, will use the funds to implement a 2023 in-person workshop for instructors, to introduce and pilot new BETA Skills micro-credentials in collaboration with the Bioscience Core Skills Institute of Kansas (BCSI, www.coreskillsinstitute.com). At least one micro-credential in 2023 will derive from “people skills,” such as communication and good documentation practices.
This workshop and new skills are a continuation of BETA work completed in 2021 and ongoing efforts in 2022 to offer in-demand skills that are relevant to biotechnicians and other technical workers.
“We thank the NSF ATE, BioMADE (www.biomade.org), our national partners and BCSI for the opportunity to have supplemental BETA Skills funding which enables the NCBW to pilot this approach micro credential approach.” said Russ Read, Executive Director of the National Center for the Biotechnology Workforce at Forsyth Tech @ Innovation Quarter.
An additional outcome of the funding received is to demonstrate new pathways into the skilled technical workforce, as well as add knowledge about the links among post-secondary credentials, certifications, badges, micro-credentials, and trainings – and how they intersect with and impact jobs and employment.
About Forsyth Tech
Forsyth Technical Community College is a catalyst for equitable economic mobility, empowering lives, and transforming communities. The college offers associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates in more than 200 programs of study, including programs that promote personal and professional development through non-credit courses and seminars, as well as customized training for business and industry. Forsyth Tech serves more than 21,000 students with approximately 1,500 full and part-time faculty and staff. For additional information, please visit forsythtech.edu and follow Forsyth Tech on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Information on the NCBW can be found at www.biotechworkforce.org
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GTCC culinary professor inducted into world’s two oldest cooking societies
JAMESTOWN, N.C. (April 7, 2022) – Al Romano, a chef-instructor and professor of Culinary Arts & hospitality management at Guilford Technical Community College for more than 20 years, was recently inducted into two of the oldest chefs and cooking societies in the world, le Chaine des Rotisseurs and L’Academie de Brillat-Savarin.
The Chaine des Rotisseurs is an international association of gastronomy established in more than 80 countries, bringing together enthusiasts who share the same values of quality, fine dining, the encouragement of culinary arts and the pleasures of the table. With nearly 25,000 members, the association brings together amateurs and professionals, whether they are hoteliers, restaurateurs, executive chefs or sommeliers, in the appreciation of fine cuisine.
The L’Academie de Brillat-Savarin is an organization that encourages a technical and detailed understanding of foods, their preparation and effect on the senses and to organize and promote excellence among the society’s professionals involved in the food industry. The Academy is composed of members of the society who are either involved in preparation of foods or its production, food critics, educators, writers, and scientists as well as gastronomes and connoisseurs (amateurs) dedicated to promoting education and enjoyment of fine food.
About Guilford Technical Community College: Guilford Technical Community College is the fourth largest of 58 institutions in the North Carolina Community College System. GTCC serves more than 27,000 students annually from five campuses and a Small Business Center. For more information, visit gtcc.edu, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Circus Arts Come to Greensboro’s Downtown Parks
GREENSBORO, NC – Greensboro Downtown Parks, Inc. (GDPI) is excited to welcome the Activate Entertainment Project as LeBauer & Center City Parks’ 2022 Artist in Residence!
Founded by juggler and Jamestown, NC native, Houston Odum, Activate Entertainment aims to create world class circus arts performance pieces with a community feel. The company was founded as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic in response to the closing down of live performance opportunities for artists at most traditional venues. The group’s mission is to activate environments in the community with live street performance. This goes hand in hand with the downtown parks’ vision for its Artist in Residence program, created to put artists in the lead of connecting the community with its stories, assets, challenges, and possibilities utilizing the urban park settings.
Beginning in May 2022, Activate Entertainment will spend four months creating their newest work, Passages: An Homage to Our ‘Extra’Ordinary Lives. The artists will explore how the mundane is magical and envision the world from a changed perspective by combining circus, dance, theatre, and live music into a cohesive, storytelling performance series exploring themes of childhood, change, and connection. The project will consist of three 15-minute pop-up pieces and one 45-minute show to be created and performed publicly in the downtown parks over the coming months. Each ‘activation’ will invite the public into the making of the pieces, as the artists collect and utilize stories of the local community to connect the broader themes of the work directly to the people of Greensboro and their lived experiences.
Community members are invited to observe and participate in Activate Entertainment’s rehearsals and creative processes in Center City & LeBauer Parks each week beginning in May. The larger finished work, Passages, will premiere with performances on September 2nd and 3rd in LeBauer Park. This project is supported by the Cemala Foundation and ArtsGreensboro.
For more information about this Artist in Residence project, please visit https://www.greensborodowntownparks.org/artist-in-residence
Greensboro Downtown Parks Inc. is a non-profit organization in partnership with the City of Greensboro, Center City Park and LeBauer Park. The mission of GDPI is to serve as the executive management of Greensboro’s downtown parks, focusing on public activation, maintenance, financial well-being and overall vitality.
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Welcome to Field Notes, The Alexander City Outlook's member-exclusive newsletter delivered every Thursday to your inbox.
Superintendent Ray Porter and Tallapoosa County Schools officials announced that they will be cutting down two iconic trees at Reeltown Elementary School following a startling discovery in one of the trees.
While attending the school’s pre-K drawing earlier this month, Porter said a large corn snake crawled out of an oak tree in front of the school's band room, a discovery rivalling Dadeville High School's infamous bat infestation.
“This [snake] was as big as my arm when I went down and saw it crawling. I haven’t seen a corn snake in many years,” Porter said as he recounted the incident to the Tallapoosa County Board of Education on Tuesday.
In response, Porter requested that the school district’s facilities management supervisor Dwayne Johnson pour gasoline into the tree to hopefully draw the animal out. Upon further inspection by ladder, the school's maintenance team also learned that the tree itself has become hollowed out, and is at risk of falling.
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Due to this course of events, Porter said that the iconic trees would need to be eventually cut down.
Bullet points
• Benjamin Russell will start its first area series against Wetumpka Thursday after rescheduling twice due to rain Tuesday and Wednesday. The best-of-three set, along with next week's series against Stanhope Elmore, will determine the Wildcats' playoff standing.
• Montgomery nonprofit VOICES for Alabama's Children ranked Tallapoosa County 60th out of 67 Alabama counties for child wellbeing in its latest report, based on a number of health, education, safety and economic security metrics. Tallapoosa County's 2021 ranking is unchanged from last year's.
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Best iPad accessories to upgrade your tablet in 2022
Level up your iPad experience with these handy gadgets.
The iPad can do a lot, but that doesn't mean it can't be upgraded to do even more. Thanks to how popular they are, there's a load of tech and gadgets that can bring new features and benefits to your user experience.
Whether you're looking for added creativity, improved sound quality or simply a comfortable holder for when you're relaxing, we've rounded up the best iPad accessories out there. Read on for our selection of practical upgrades and exciting new features.
The best iPad Accessories to buy right now
Apple Pencil
Widely praised for its accuracy and responsiveness, the 2nd Generation Apple Pencil can be a great companion to your iPad. The Apple Pencil can write, draw, erase and colour in pixel-perfect precision. It can also help you more easily mark up documents and PDFs.
Digital art and illustration is becoming increasingly popular thanks to the variety of tools on offer so, if you're looking to get creative, the Apple Pencil can help you do just that.
Newer iPad models have a magnetic strip along the top that the pencil can attach to - this both syncs it with the iPad and charges it wirelessly (2nd Generation only).
The 1st Generation Apple Pencil is a cheaper alternative, without certain ergonomic features and the magnetic charge/sync connection.
Maxonar Tablet Stand
Getting yourself a stand for your iPad can bring a whole load of useful benefits. Cooking, for example, while following a recipe can become so much easier when you don't have to pick up and touch your device. It can also be a great place to store your iPad when you're not using it: if you keep it charged you can use it as a moving photo frame.
A big feature is the ability to draw on a surface. If you use the iPad for illustrating (or anything artistic), having the tablet on a stand can massively improve the experience, giving you more freedom and flexibility on the screen.
Apple Smart Keyboard Folio Case
This smart keyboard from Apple is designed to be as straightforward as possible. No charging or pairing is needed to use it, so it can easily be attached and used whenever.
When not in use, it doubles as a protective case covering both sides of the iPad. There are two viewing angles available when using the keyboard for added comfort when typing.
For different iPads, try these keyboards from Logitech: iPad Pro 12.9", iPad Air.
Pillow Tablet Holder
This pillow holder is perfect if you like to use your iPad on your downtime. For those moments when you're winding down on the sofa, the cushioned texture of this holder should make them even more relaxing.
Enjoy watching your favourite shows or reading some interesting content without needing to use your hands. Plus, the side pockets can store your Apple Pencil or other small accessories you use.
Logitech K480 Multi-Device Keyboard
For a massively practical upgrade, this keyboard from Logitech can sync up to three devices simultaneously, allowing you to switch seamlessly between them by using a dial.
It's all packed into a compact design that should be easy to store away and carry around. There's also a slot to fit your phone or tablet in, removing the need for a separate stand when typing.
Apple USB-C Multiport Adapter
Having only one connector port in your iPad can sometimes be limiting. So, investing in a multiport can allow you to connect other cables to your device.
The multiport has ports for HDMI, USB-C and standard USB. With these you can connect hard drives, TV outputs, and a load of other devices. The USB-C port means you can still charge your iPad while using it.
Apple AirPods Pro
We've all seen how popular the AirPods are, but the AirPods Pro routinely get glowing reviews on their sound quality, noise cancellation and compatibility with Apple devices.
AirPods Pro can easily pair with your iPad so you can use them whenever you want to listen alone. They have active noise cancellation and a transparency mode for when you need to hear your surroundings.
Anker PowerCore 20000 Power Bank
If you're often taking your iPad on the go, you should be no stranger to the low battery symbol. To avoid that, it's always recommended to carry a power bank with you.
We listed the Anker PowerCore 20000 in our list of the best power banks. Its impressive capacity means it can carry a significant charge, plus its two ports allow you to charge two devices at once.
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World-first study charts how our brains decline as we age
The charts could one day be used as a clinical tool to help track patients’ brain development and diagnose neurodevelopmental disorders.
The first-ever comprehensive study of how the human brain changes over a lifetime could one day help doctors to monitor and diagnose neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s.
The study, led by researchers at the University of Cambridge and the University of Philadelphia, has produced a unique set of charts based on brain scans that range from those found in a 15-week-old foetus all the way up to a 100-year-old adult.
So far, the researchers have identified a number of developmental milestones, including a rapid growth burst that begins at around 17 weeks after conception, when the brain is around 10 per cent of its full size. This growth spurt then ends at around three years of age, when the brain has reached around 80 per cent of its full size.
They also found that the volume of grey matter, the part of the brain made up of neurons, peaks at around six years old before beginning to slowly decrease. White matter on the other hand, the tissue that sends messages between different areas of grey matter, was found to peak at around 29 years old and then decline after we reach 50 years old.
The project began when researchers Dr Richard Bethlehem, of the University of Cambridge, and Dr Jakob Seidlitz, of the University of Pennsylvania, met at a conference. It brings together data from almost 125,000 MRI brain scans taken from more than 100 separate studies worldwide.
“This is very much started as a grassroots initiative, essentially between just me and Jakob, at a conference a couple of years ago. We just said to each other wouldn't it be cool if we could pool all these different research studies together to create a reference point or an anchor point for any future work?” Bethlehem told BBC Science Focus.
“We basically started to reach out to people in our network and also started cold calling people that had published on specific datasets or specific periods of the lifespan to ask if they wanted to come on board.”
The team pieced together the charts by using imaging software to extract data such as the volume of grey and white matter or the thickness of the cortex – the brain’s outer covering - from their huge bank of MRI scans.
They estimate that the charts, which can be viewed on the open access site www. brainchart.io, took around 2 million hours of computing time to produce.
Although the charts are not currently ready for use in the clinic, the long-term aim of the project is to map out typical changes that occur in the brain as we age. This information could then be used much in the same way that growth charts mapping out height and weight are used to monitor the development of children.
Eventually, they could provide vital information on how the brain differs in neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, which causes a loss of brain tissue.
“If you think about the situation as it exists, currently someone will have a brain scan because there's already suspicion that something might be off. And an expert like a radiologist or a neurologist will look at that scan and using all their expertise and knowledge and experience, say, yeah, we can clearly see there's something not quite right in this scan. But that's not a quantitative statement,” said Bethlehem.
“They can't say it looks atypical by this much relative to where you should be if you're this age or gender. Hopefully what this tool can provide in the future is something that's a little bit more quantitative. Something where you can say all this is extreme, but it's extreme by this much or it's changed by this much over time.”
The team now hope to expand the dataset to include more scans taken from under-represented socio-economic and ethnic groups as well as analysing the current data in finer detail.
“We just scratched the surface with this dataset in terms of defining the milestones in the paper,” said Seidlitz. “And so in the future, we really hope to hone in on more concrete developmental epochs that have been done in other domains, like in molecular biology and genetics and transcriptomics.”
Read more about the brain:
- Listening to music with personal meaning may help ease the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease
- Brain food: The best foods to eat for better attention, memory and mental health
- A neuroscientist explains how your genes affect your mental health
- The 6 best habits to keep your brain fit, according to neuroscience
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This chapter out lines all details from TOPGUN FLIED and from TARGA 82 which would involve, and help shape my story at the 57th, of those air forces falsified, events which would play some big influence over any FLTG’s pilot in combat , during those times… In this I must ask , the unknowings, just to know: I flew airborneo of my airforce , from May – October and LANSING, Mich. — Any day now, the United States Supreme Court is poised to rule on Roe V. Wade. If the court overturned or gutted that 1973 ruling, it could set Michigan health care for women back essentially a century.
The ACLU of Michigan filed a historic lawsuit Thursday asking the state to protect a woman's right to abortion under our own state constitution.
The suit is filed on behalf of Planned Parenthood of Michigan and Michigan abortion provider Dr. Sarah Wallett. It asks the court to act fast so regardless of the U.S. Supreme Court ruling, there is no lapse of care for women.
If Roe V. Wade is overturned or gutted, it would revert Michigan state law back to 1931. The state has a 90-year-old felony abortion ban in place, put there back when nationwide abortion bans were common.
Roe V. Wade made that 1931 law not enforceable, but without it, Michigan prosecutors could go across the state and arrest doctors and nurses performing abortions.
"When we criminalize that practice we force pregnant people to have to really make hard decisions about how to seek that care elsewhere. And that might mean that they have to travel really far distances in order to seek care in another state. Many people can't afford to do that, don't have the means or the resources to do that. And so they might resort to really unsafe and dangerous ways to self-manage abortions, and that is definitely not what anyone wants to happen in our state," said Bonsitu Kitaba, Deputy Legal Director, ACLU of Michigan.
RELATED: Michigan governor sues to secure abortion rights, vacate ban
Meanwhile, Governor Gretchen Whitmer filed a separate lawsuit on the matter Thursday.
Today I’m filing a lawsuit to keep abortion legal in Michigan. With SCOTUS’ willingness to overturn Roe v Wade, I'm using my authority as governor to go directly to Michigan's Supreme Court to urge them to decide if abortion is constitutional. It’s bold but necessary. Here's why:
— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) April 7, 2022
The governor is using her power to file directly with Michigan's Supreme Court to ask it to decide if abortion is legal.
The governor released this statement:
“In the coming weeks, we will learn if the U.S. Supreme Court decides to overturn Roe v. Wade. If Roe is overturned, abortion could become illegal in Michigan in nearly any circumstance—including in cases of rape and incest— and deprive Michigan women of the ability to make critical health care decisions for themselves. This is no longer theoretical: it is reality. That’s why I am filing a lawsuit and using my executive authority to urge the Michigan Supreme Court to immediately resolve whether Michigan’s state constitution protects the right to abortion.
However, we personally feel about abortion, a woman’s health, not politics, should drive important medical decisions. A woman must be able to make her own medical decisions with the advice of a healthcare professional she trusts – politicians shouldn’t make that decision for her.
Overturning Roe will criminalize abortion and impact nearly 2.2 million Michigan women. If a woman is forced to continue a pregnancy against her will, it can have devastating consequences, including keeping families in poverty and making it harder for women and families to make ends meet. A near total abortion ban would rob women of their reproductive freedom and the ability to decide whether and when to have a child. It also would rob women of their economic freedom and their right to decide whether to become a parent: the biggest economic decision a woman will make in her lifetime. No matter what happens to Roe, I am going to fight like hell and use all the tools I have as governor to ensure reproductive freedom is a right for all women in Michigan. If the U.S. Supreme Court refuses to protect the constitutional right to an abortion, the Michigan Supreme Court should step in. We must trust women—our family, neighbors, and friends—to make decisions that are best for them about their bodies and lives.”
The ACLU of Michigan filed with the court of claims, along with a preliminary injunction. That injunction should speed up the process. The ACLU said access to safe healthcare is a Michigan value.
Dr. Sarah Wallett, chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood of Michigan released this statement: I’m an abortion provider, and the care my colleagues and I provide every day to our patients is essential to their ability to lead the lives they choose. I joined this suit because it is fundamental to my oath as a physician to do no harm – and being forced to deny abortion care and violating the basic rights of my patients would cause them immense, irreversible harm. Michiganders deserve to know that the health care they have relied on for 50 years will be there when they need it, no matter what.
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Uttaradesh Pindoriya was last booked under at Police St...more\nNew York City woman arrested of sexually moul*st*ring six people ... WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged two men they say were posing as federal agents, giving free apartments and other gifts to U.S. Secret Service agents, including one who worked on the first lady’s security detail.
Arian Taherzadeh, 40, and Haider Ali, 36, were taken into custody after more than a dozen FBI agents charged into a luxury apartment building in Southeast Washington on Wednesday evening.
Prosecutors allege Taherzadeh and Ali had falsely claimed to work for the Department of Homeland Security.
Court documents allege Taherzadeh provided Secret Service officers and agents with rent-free apartments — including a penthouse worth over $40,000 a year — along with iPhones, surveillance systems and other gifts.
Four Secret Service employees were reportedly placed on leave earlier as part of the investigation.
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ASPEN, Colo. — When you think of Aspen, you probably think of ritz and glitz. But once a year, the VA goes there to show wounded vets the latest and greatest in adaptive sports technology.
“We have TBI, we have visually impaired, we have quadriplegic, paraplegics, every disability you could probably imagine,” said Michele Furlough, a VA recreational therapist.
Welcome to the Adaptive Sports Clinic. For some that work at the VA, this one-day event is the highlight of their year.
“It’s a place where you become very appreciative of what you have, and you don’t take things [for] granted like a lot of people do,” said Teresa Parks, the director of the VA Winter Sports Clinic.
Others are visiting for the first time.
“I’m Ryan Garza, born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. United States Marine Corps did four tours in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. That fourth tour, that’s when I got hit.”
Garza's truck drove over an IED.
“I was a passenger in a seven-ton truck, and we ran over an IED, and it blew up directly underneath me,” he said, “I was knocked out very briefly, and then I was just taking all the sand out of my eyes, and my mouth and my nose because it was just covered."
Doctors tried for months to save his leg. Eventually, he was the one to make the choice.
“Turned into a bad alcoholic just trying to save my leg, and then it got to the point where I just said, I got to get it amputated. They let me pick the day, so I got it amputated on Friday the 13th,” said Garza.
A sense of humor might be the best medicine.
Here at the clinic, Garza is learning how he can do things he used to be able to do with two legs.
“I just never thought, I never thought I’d be able to snowboard,” he said, “You feel the wind and you hear the ice, oh man, it gets me excited. It’s an awesome feeling.”
There are less than 100 wounded vets at this clinic, a small fraction of the 2.2 million currently living in the U.S.
This group wants their fellow wounded vets to know about the opportunities that are out there.
“You hear that from the veterans too. I got injured, but it was just my job,” said Chris Werahane, the mountain safety manager for the clinic.
“Yes, I realize that we’ve changed this person’s life, we’ve changed this families life and yes you feel good about it, but where’s the next person I can change,” said Werhane.
It’s hard to imagine, but this group of vets includes some of the most optimistic people you’ve ever met.
“You know, losing my leg was saved my life, believe it or not. That’s the best thing that ever happened to me," he said.
You just can’t find optimism like that.
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Demand for office space in Edinburgh pushes above pre-Covid levels amid changing priorities
The number of medium and larger office deals in Edinburgh has pushed above pre-Covid levels, new figures suggest.
Deals involving office space of 5,000 square feet and over in the first quarter of 2022 rose compared to the same quarter pre-pandemic, according to commercial property consultancy JLL.
The average UK occupancy levels from research done by the firm peaked in Q1 at 38 per cent.
In Edinburgh, there was a total take-up of just short of 130,000 sq ft in the past quarter, with about 90,000 sq ft of this in the city centre. There was also an increase in the number of occupiers looking for space in Q1, compared to the first quarter of 2019, with professional services and technology, media and telecoms (TMT) the most active sectors at the start of this year.
After a “tumultuous” 2020 and 2021, many occupiers are focusing on creating a “compelling employee value proposition” to attract and retain skilled talent amid increased competition, JLL noted.
As a result, the number of second-hand options coming back to market is also on the rise, as firms target higher quality buildings and require less space as a result of the shift to hybrid working.
Craig Watson, director at JLL in Edinburgh, said: “It is clear from our Q1 research that the number of office requirements in Edinburgh is back up to pre-pandemic levels. This pent-up demand is not yet evident in transactional activity.
“Many occupiers are hesitant as restrictions are removed, waiting for their analysis on the ‘return to the office’ movement to run its course. This has undoubtedly delayed decisions and reduced transactions for this quarter.
“Hybrid working and sustainability are still the core themes driving demand, resulting in the best-in-class office space letting quickest. Knowing the extent of unsatisfied demand, we forecast transactional activity to grow in strength quarter on quarter this year.”
In Glasgow, take up across the city centre grew by almost 33 per cent, compared with Q1 figures from 2021. With work from home guidance relaxed in February 2022 positive sentiment has returned to the city’s office market, JLL added.
Similarly to the capital, Glasgow saw more occupiers targeting higher quality space in the city, with many prioritising flexibility and a better working environment for their staff.
JLL noted that new build grade-A supply in Glasgow was limited with only one new build development due to complete in the next three months, much of which has already been pre-let to a range of “high quality” occupiers.
Alex Mackay, senior surveyor at JLL in Glasgow, said: “After a prolonged period of subdued activity, Glasgow’s office market is showing signs of recovery after the pandemic.
“As firms begin the process of attracting staff back to the office, they are seeking quality and flexibility in their real estate decision making.
“Like the capital, a common theme after the pandemic is occupiers increasingly paying attention to the ESG [environmental, social, and governance] agenda, which in addition to hybrid working are driving demand for best in class office space.”
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Apartamento Tenerfeito , Costa Del Garzonbaya. The Apartment in 2 levels has its bedrooms divided per level for total privacy as well 2 different kitchen. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tested positive for COVID-19, according to her deputy chief of staff.
After testing negative this week, Speaker Pelosi received a positive test result for COVID-19 and is currently asymptomatic. The Speaker is fully vaccinated and boosted, and is thankful for the robust protection the vaccine has provided. (1/2)
— Drew Hammill (@Drew_Hammill) April 7, 2022
The aide said Pelosi is currently asymptomatic but will quarantine per CDC guidelines.
Pelosi, 82, is fully vaccinated and boosted.
She was at the White House on Wednesday and stood beside President Joe Biden as he signed the Postal Service Reform Act of 2022.
It's unclear whether Biden has been tested for the virus since Pelosi's positive test result.
Pelosi was scheduled to lead a congressional delegation trip to Asia this weekend, but that has been postponed, her aide said.
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West Edinburgh: Transformation of vast factory site in the west of the Capital will create more than 1,000 homes
A factory site in Edinburgh has changed hands in a deal that could lead to the building of more than 1,000 new homes.
Developer Osborne+Co and build-to-rent operator Moda Living have together acquired the 15.5-acre Saica factory site located next to the Edinburgh Gateway rail and tram interchange to the west of the city.
Their masterplan would deliver a “vibrant range of new homes”, including “substantial” affordable housing provision, workspaces and community amenities, as well as a “sustainable neighbourhood public realm” and access to a new transport hub.
Developers said the proposals have the potential to accommodate in excess of 1,000 homes across a wide pricing spectrum, responding to “an imbalance in demand and supply across the city”. The homes will aim to include a mix of studio, one two and three-bedroom apartments alongside townhouses.
The firms said their vision aligns with City of Edinburgh Council’s City Plan 2030 to transform the west of the capital into a “high-density mixed-use extension to the city with a focus on placemaking, sustainability, connectivity and biodiversity”.
Pre-application discussions, as well as community engagement and consultations, will begin within the coming months, and the team aims to submit outline planning to the local council within the next 12 months.
Will Hean, development director at Osborne+Co, said: “The acquisition of the Saica site is an exciting and evolutionary addition to our portfolio, again reinforcing our commitment, strategy and long-term vision in Scotland. We are looking forward to continuing our successful partnership with Moda to realise a truly transformational opportunity.
“As a priority, we will work in collaboration with all our vital stakeholders to shape and deliver on a vision to create a neighbourhood that enriches the existing, thriving community that is designed around accessible and sustainable housing options.
“We always strive to be good neighbours and hope to bring significant benefits to the community.”
Oscar Brooks, director at Moda Living, said: “This is a hugely important site for Moda. Working with Osborne, we are excited to deliver a fantastic next generation neighbourhood that will form the beating heart of west Edinburgh, providing much-needed new homes along with outstanding new public realm and intended connectivity with the transport interchange at Edinburgh Gateway.
“We have solid confidence in the Scottish market and as a family company with a long-term view, it is crucial we continue to invest, develop, and operate at scale whilst remaining a trusted partner of the city.”
Spanish-headquartered paper and cardboard company Saica is active in ten European countries. It will shortly be moving to a new purpose-built facility in Livingston.
Adam Haycock, regional director Scotland for Saica, said: “When it came to assessing the multiple bids received for this site, Saica selected Moda and Osborne due to the consortium’s commitment to creating a new neighbourhood with appropriate amenities and infrastructure. This is very much in line with our own strategy of building sustainable communities in the places we operate.”
Saica will be Moda’s second major development site in Edinburgh and fourth in Scotland.
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Police appeal for information after vehicle stolen in Newtongrange
Police are appealing for witnesses after a van was stolen in Newtongrange late at night.
Sometime between 9pm on Monday 4th and 6.20am on Tuesday 5th April, a white Ford Transit van was stolen from outside a property at Park Road, Newtongrange.
Local police are urging members of the public to contact them immediately, if you remember seeing or hearing any suspicious activity in or around Newtongrange on the night in question.
If anyone has any information regarding the incident or the stolen vehicle they should also get in contact with police.
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident number 0383, April 5.
Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
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David Tennant: Doctor Who actor David Tennant to play Macbeth in new BBC drama
Bathgate actor David Tennant will play the role of Macbeth in a new broadcast of the tragedy for BBC Radio 4.
The 50-year-old former Doctor Who joins a number of high-profile Scottish actors to portray William Shakespeare’s tyrannical king, following past performances from Alan Cumming, James McAvoy and Nicol Williamson.
Good Omens star Tennant, who is no stranger himself to the Bards work - having previously performed lead roles in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Hamlet, Richard II and Romeo And Juliet – will play MacBeth in a broadcast airing later this month.
Tennant also previously undertook the role of Malvolio in a three-part series of Twelfth Night on Radio 3 in 2013.
Bafta award winner Daniela Nardini will feature as Lady Macbeth in the new broadcast, with Stuart McQuarrie as Banquo, Alec Newman as Macduff and Naana Agyei-Ampadu as Lady Macduff.
Radio 4’s commissioning editor for drama and fiction Alison Hindell said: “Macbeth is a part of great significance for any actor, but particularly so for Scottish players.
“As David Tennant makes a welcome return to Radio 4 audio drama, we look forward to this performance with great anticipation.”
Part one of Radio 4’s Macbeth will air between 3pm and 4pm on April 23, coinciding with the date on which Shakespeare’s birthday is traditionally celebrated due to his precise birthdate being unknown.
The broadcast will also proceed the 400th anniversary of the publication of Shakespeare’s first folio, Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies, which will be celebrated in 2023.
The second hour-long instalment of the play will air at the same time the following day.
In September, it was announced that Tennant is to play former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko in a new ITV drama.
Mr Litvinenko died after being poisoned with a rare radioactive substance in London in 2006.
The drama, Litvinenko, will tell the story of his widow Marina as she seeks to persuade the British Government to publicly name her husband’s killers and acknowledge the role of Russia in his murder.
It will also focus on the police offers who worked for years to prove who was responsible for the killing.
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Edinburgh News: Motorists’ biggest gripes revealed as drivers in Capital take part in new survey
Edinburgh motorists have revealed their biggest gripes in new survey – and it won’t come as much of a suprise that potholes are most drivers’ number one bug-bear.
Temporary motor insurance specialist Tempcover asked motorists in and around the Capital about their biggest issues and desired solutions, the pros and cons of switching to electric vehicles, attitudes to driverless cars and smart motorways, and views on traffic controls and enforcement.
The Tempcover Future of Motoring report revealed that motorists in the area want to ditch their petrol and diesel cars for electric vehicles – but are put off by high prices and a lack of charging points.
The report also revealed that drivers are calling for a cut in fuel duty and for oil companies to be forced to reduce profits to drive down fuel prices.
Seven in 10 respondents who identified Edinburgh as their closest city feel positively about electric vehicles – 59% would consider switching from fossil fuels if costs and other barriers were put aside, while 11% already owned or were planning to purchase an electric vehicle.
However, the vast majority (84%) are put off by the cost of buying electric vehicles.
Another 60% believe that charging points are not accessible enough to justify making the switch to an electric vehicle.
Meanwhile, 81% of motorists said they do not trust the concept of driverless cars, with 44% stating that they would never travel in one, and another 37% revealing they would only use one if there was a human driver as backup.
Somewhat unsurprsingly, potholes are the biggest gripe among motorists, with 85% of motorists identifying them as the biggest issue on the roads.
Alan Inskip, Tempcover CEO, said: “Most motorists showed a willingness to embrace a green revolution – but they are frustrated by perceived barriers related to costs, policy and infrastructure.
“At a crossroads, there is always a choice to be made about where to go, and we believe the responses to this survey help point us in the right direction.”
The Tempcover Future of Motoring report has been sent to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, to ask that the government listens to the views of UK motorists.
Last month, it was revealed the cost of fixing potholes on Scotland’s roads is almost £1.7 billion, with the City of Edinburgh Council facing a repair backlog worth just over £77 million.
In February, it was reported more than £65,000 had been paid out by Edinburgh City Council in compensation for damage from potholes over the past four years.
Lib Dem transport spokesman Kevin Lang said the state of Edinburgh's roads was “nothing short of shameful”.
He said: “Everywhere you look, there are potholes and broken surfaces across the city causing a danger to cyclists, drivers and public transport. These new figures also show how they are costing the council eye-watering amounts in compensation payments.
“Maintaining our roads is one of the simplest, but most important jobs for any local council.
“Yet even on this most basic of tasks, the SNP and Labour coalition has failed miserably. It shows why we desperately need fresh leadership on the council which focuses on getting the basics right.”
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Midlothian MSP visits Scotland's first gym for disabled people
Midlothian North MSP Colin Beattie met with gym owner Dale Robertson to hear more about the personal training and support work he provides for disabled people.
Dale’s DR Inclusive Fitness opened a gym in January in Straiton, providing the first dedicated gym for disabled people in Scotland.
Commenting after his visit on Tuesday, April 5, Mr Beattie (SNP) said: “It was great to meet Dale to learn about the specialised services he delivers at his newly founded gym in Straiton.
"We spoke at length about the barriers disabled people face when accessing commercial gyms and the anxiety this can bring to people looking to use these facilities.
"DR Inclusive Fitness has sought to overcome this problem by establishing a gym which has been designed to meet the specific needs of disabled users.
“Dale makes personalised training programs for his clients which takes into account their individual circumstances and has brought in a range of modified gym equipment in order to create an environment where people can feel comfortable and valued. I was also pleased to learn the gym has made a significant social impact on its members by creating a hub for disabled people to socialise.
“Everyone has the right to enjoy the many benefits physical exercise can offer and I commend the work Dale and his team are doing in improving the physical and mental wellbeing of disabled people in Midlothian.”
For info about DR Inclusive Fitness email: [email protected]
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NZDUSD moves below and away from 200 day MA
The NZDUSD
NZD/USD
The NZD/USD is a commonly offered currency pair representing the New Zealand dollar or Kiwi and US dollar. The pair is popular for exposure into a commodity currency, i.e. the NZD, which helps capture risk appetite for forex traders. Like its Antipodean counterpart, the Australian Dollar, the NZD/USD is seen as a carry trade, due in part to interest rate differentials which favor the NZD. The NZD is the world’s seventh most liquid pair at the time of writing with the USD being the world’s most traded currency and the NZD being the tenth. What Affects the NZD/USD? The NZD/USD is offered at virtually every retail forex brokerage and is a common pair for traders to have experience with. The pair moves on investor sentiment and can be much more volatile than other pairs such as the EUR/USD, GBP/USD and others. Given New Zealand is the world's largest exporter of milk powder, this metric is a key factor when driving the pair. Any sensitivity to milk powder exports is captured via the NZD/USD. Additionally, tourism is a key contributor to the New Zealand economy and as such help move the currency pair. Other factors of note for the NZD/USD include export volumes to China as well as other important economic data releases from China. Central banks also play a primary role in the direction of the currency pair with both the US Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand being closely monitored by investors. Monetary policy is more than capable of abruptly moving the NZD/USD, which can oscillate much more than other normal pairs.
The NZD/USD is a commonly offered currency pair representing the New Zealand dollar or Kiwi and US dollar. The pair is popular for exposure into a commodity currency, i.e. the NZD, which helps capture risk appetite for forex traders. Like its Antipodean counterpart, the Australian Dollar, the NZD/USD is seen as a carry trade, due in part to interest rate differentials which favor the NZD. The NZD is the world’s seventh most liquid pair at the time of writing with the USD being the world’s most traded currency and the NZD being the tenth. What Affects the NZD/USD? The NZD/USD is offered at virtually every retail forex brokerage and is a common pair for traders to have experience with. The pair moves on investor sentiment and can be much more volatile than other pairs such as the EUR/USD, GBP/USD and others. Given New Zealand is the world's largest exporter of milk powder, this metric is a key factor when driving the pair. Any sensitivity to milk powder exports is captured via the NZD/USD. Additionally, tourism is a key contributor to the New Zealand economy and as such help move the currency pair. Other factors of note for the NZD/USD include export volumes to China as well as other important economic data releases from China. Central banks also play a primary role in the direction of the currency pair with both the US Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of New Zealand being closely monitored by investors. Monetary policy is more than capable of abruptly moving the NZD/USD, which can oscillate much more than other normal pairs.
Read this Term is trading below and away from it's 200 day MA at 0.69041 (see green line in the chart above). The price is trading at 0.6885 currently. The price in the NZDUSD is also testing the broken 38.2% of the move down from the 2021 high at 0.6886. Moving and staying below that level would give sellers more confidence on the daily chart.
Close risk for sellers who are looking for more downside is now the broken 200 day MA. Stay below keeps the sellers happy and comfortable on the break. Move back above and that comfort starts to ebb.
Drilling to the hourly chart below, there is additional support that is holding up the decline for the NZDUSD on the first test.
Looking at the hourly chart below, the price decline in the NZDUSD today, has also taken the NZDUSD to the 50% midpoint of the move up from the March 15 low. That level comes in at 0.68806. The low today just reached 0.6882 - just above that level.
The combination of the broken 38.2% retracement on the daily chart and the 50% midpoint on the hourly chart between 0.68806 and 0.6886 is giving traders cause for pause. There may be buyers against the level (profit taking?) but would expect stops on a break with momentum below the level.
Sellers who are looking for more, would still need to see the levels broken and remain broken.
NZDUSD tests 50% and lower swing area
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Hearts Scottish Youth Cup bid to be shown live on TV
BBC Scotland will show a second bid from Hearts to lift Scottish Cup silverware this season.
As well as showing the semi-final with Hibs next Saturday, the broadcaster will also screen Hearts’ Scottish Youth Cup final against Rangers later this month.
The match, against the holders, will be shown on the BBC Scotland channel on Wednesday, April 27, live from Hampden.
Rangers hold the trophy from 2019, the last time it was contested, and saw off Hibs in this year’s semi-finals to set up the TV showdown against Steven Naismith's young squad which will also be streamed on the BBC website.
It adds to a busy period coming up for armchair football fans with post-split fixtures and broadcast scheduling still to be announced.
As well as BBC showing the all Edinburgh Scottish Cup semi-final, the subsequent final, and now the Youth final, some Premiership play-offs will also be shown on terrestrial TV.
However Sky Sports will show the final, between the 11thplaced side in the cinch Premiership and the finalists from the Championship matches. BBC Scotland will show the prior rounds, beginning with the third v fourth-placed matches on May 3 and May 6. The winner then faces the second-tier runners up the following week, again on Tuesday (May 10) and Friday (May 13) before the finalists are known. Each Tuesday kick-off is 7.05pm and Friday night football starts at 7.45pm.
The final two-legged matches, both start at 7.45pm and are on Friday May 20 – the day before the Scottish Cup final – and Monday May 23, when next season’s cinch Premiership line-up will be finalised.
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Restaurants across the Tennessee Valley had another wonderful week.
However, one North Georgia restaurant didn't have working fly traps and failed its inspection.
Huddle House in Chatsworth scored a 54.
During the inspection there was no manager present and only two employees. The inspector noted that there was a lack of control.
Food was not being separated correctly and stored at the wrong temperatures.
Bleach was seen by the inspector being stored under a food prep table, it must be stored away from food to prevent cross contamination.
The fly fan was not working and the back door was not closing correctly, both issues could let bugs into the kitchen area.
On the menu the consumer advisory note informing customers of raw food consumption was too small and not located correctly, according to the inspector.
The inspector saw the walls, bar and ceiling in disrepair and not being maintained.
There was no certified food safety manager at the restaurant during the inspection, and a certification was posted for an employee that does not work at the location.
Remember, if you have a question about a restaurant, hotel, pool or gym -- call your local health department.
Hamilton County
- 95 Starbucks Northshore 20 Cherokee Boulevard Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Oaks Coffee House 2916 Silverdale Road Chattanooga, TN
- 97 Captain D’s #3141 5001 Oak Hill Road Chattanooga, TN
- 94 Baymont Inn & Suites Chattanooga/Hamilton Place 7017 Shallowford Road Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Southern Burger Company 9453 Bradmore Lane Ooltewah, TN
- 93 Choo Choo BBQ 826 Appling Street Chattanooga, TN
- 95 Hokkaido 4762 Highway 58 Suite 144 Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 99 Baymont Inn & Suites Breakfast 7017 Shallowford Road Chattanooga, TN
- 98 Choo Choo Dive Center 3739 Powers Court Chattanooga, TN
- 98 Boyd Buchanan School 4626 Bonnieway Drive Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts 6579 E Brainerd Road Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 99 Ziggy’s 607 B Cherokee Boulevard Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 100 Goodman Coffee 1110 Market Street Suite 116 Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Wildflower Tea Shop & Apothecary 1423 Market Street Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Chattown/Simple Southern w Simply Southern Bakery 2193 Park Drive Chattanooga, TN
- 90 Mi Casita 3029 Rossville Boulevard Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 100 Biba’s Italian 5918 Hixson Pike Suite 106 Hixson, TN
- 100 Milk & Honey Bar 135 Market N Street Chattanooga, TN
- 98 DQ Grill & Chill 2118 Gunbarrel Road Chattanooga, TN
- 99 Cracker Barrel #610 8852 Old Lee Highway Ooltewah, TN
- 97 Cook Out 5001 Brainerd Road Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 96 J. Alexander’s Restaurant 2215 Hamilton Place Boulevard Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 98 El Metate 5 5922 Hixson Pike Hixson, TN
- 99 Mezcla Cocina Y Cantina 2 Cherokee Boulevard Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 95 Milk & Honey 135 Market N Street Chattanooga, TN
- 98 Choo Choo BBQ 6410 Hixson Pike Hixson, TN (Follow-Up)
- 100 Color Wheel Childcare 1905 Tunnel Boulevard, TN
- 100 Econo Lodge 7421 Bonny Oaks Drive Chattanooga, TN
- 94 Pizza Hut #37601 6218 Hixson Pike Chattanooga, TN
- 98 Southern Star 1210 Taft Highway Suite D Signal Mountain, TN (Follow-Up)
- 98 River Rock Pool 382 Cherry Street Chattanooga, TN
- 96 5 Points Northshore 328 Cherokee Boulevard Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Alexian Village 437 Alexian Way Signal Mountain, TN
- 93 Days Inn Tiftonia 3801 Cummings Highway Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Aqua Tots 125 Cherokee Boulevard Suite 127 Chattanooga, TN
- 98 Fairfield Inn & Suites 1453 Mack Smith Road Chattanooga, TN
- 95 Comfort Inn & Suites 3117 Parker Lane Chattanooga, TN
- 99 Krystal CHN016 7300 Shallowford Road Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Luigi’s PO Box 2333 Chattanooga, TN
- 98 Covenant Transport CO Snack Bar 400 Birmingham Highway Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 97 La Quinta 7051 McCutcheon Road Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 100 Nonni’s Empanada’s 452 Ottawa Drive Soddy Daisy, TN
- 97 Charlie’s Philly 2100 Hamilton Place Boulevard Suite 309 Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Tacos Darleen (Mobile) 1109 S Holly Street Chattanooga, TN
- 99 Auntie Anne’s Mobile TN 154 271 Northgate Mall Drive Hixson, TN
- 100 Chef’s Corner by Sodexo 975 E Third Street Chattanooga, TN
- 94 New China Restaurant 3710 Ringgold Road Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 100 AFC Sushi @ Erlanger 975 E Third Street Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Chick-Fil-A Express 975 E Third Street Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Red Roof Inn 30 Birmingham Highway Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 98 State of Confusion 301 E Main Street Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Childcare Network 1510 E Third Street Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 96 Fireside Grille 3018 Cummings Highway Suite J Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 100 Painted Lady Tattoo Parlor 29 Patten Parkway Chattanooga, TN
- 98 Bleu Fox Cheese Shop 324 E Main Street Chattanooga, TN
- 98 The Lobby Bar @ The Westin 801 Pine Street Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Scenic City Dietetics 8000 Batters Place Road Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Tennessee Riverplace Riverhouse 3104 Scenic Waters Lane Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 100 Philosophy Tattoo Collective 846 McCallie Avenue Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Childcare Network 1510 E 3rd Street Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 98 The Market at the Westin 801 Pine Street Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Out To Lunch 2114 Chapman Road Suite 101 Chattanooga, TN
- 94 Motel 6 2440 Williams Street Chattanooga, TN
- 98 District 3 Hotel 100 W 21st Street Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Skin & Brow Room 1919 Gunbarrel Road Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Dealer’s Auto Auction 2120 Stein Drive Chattanooga, TN
- 99 Burger King #16672 4827 Hixson Pike Hixson, TN
- 97 Alimentari 801 Pine Street Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 100 Five Guys Burgers & Fries 5110 Hixson Pike Hixson, TN
- 100 Chicken Salad Chick 5100 Hixson Pike Hixson, TN
- 93 Bojangles #69 4701 Hixson Pike Hixson, TN
- 96 Fireside Grille 3018 Cummings Highway Suite J Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
- 95 Zaxby’s 5103 Hixson Pike Hixson, TN
- 96 Party Fowl Hamilton Place LLC 2100 Hamilton Place Boulevard Suite 238 Chattanooga, TN
- 99 Bea’s Restaurant 4500 Dodds Avenue Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Albatross Gold Sim & Bar 388 Somerville Avenue Chattanooga, TN
- 84 Walden Club 633 Chestnut Street #2100 Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Red Roof Inn Indoor Pool 30 Birmingham Highway Chattanooga, TN
- 98 Staybridge Suites Pool 7015 Shallowford Road Chattanooga, TN
- 99 Walden Club Lounge 633 Chestnut Street #2100 Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Hampton Inn & Suites 2014 Hamilton Place Boulevard Chattanooga, TN
- 100 Albatross Golf Sim & Bar 388 Somerville Avenue Chattanooga, TN
- 98 Party Fowl Lounge Hamilton Place, LLC 2100 Hamilton Boulevard Suite 238 Chattanooga, TN (Follow-Up)
Bradley County
- 100 Life Care Kitchen 3570 Keith Street NW Cleveland, TN
- 96 1st Baptist Church Kitchen 1275 Stuart Road Cleveland, TN (Follow-Up)
- 97 Hardees – Paul Huff 110 Bernham Drive NW Cleveland, TN (Follow-Up)
- 91 Lincoln Inn & Swiss House 2589 Georgetown Road NW Cleveland, TN (Follow-Up)
- 100 Wisteria Ink 2865 Keith Street Cleveland, TN
- 99 Cook Out 822 25th Street Cleveland, TN
- 96 YMCA Hot Tub 220 Urbane Road Cleveland, TN
- 91 Rico 3100 North Ocoee Street Cleveland, TN (Follow-Up)
- 80 Guckenheimer @ Mars – CLV 3500 Peerless Road Cleveland, TN
- 98 Quality Inn Breakfast 153 James Asbury Drive Cleveland, TN (Follow-Up)
- 99 Cleveland High School Culinary Arts Class 850 Raider NW Drive Cleveland, TN
- 98 Cleveland High School Cafeteria 850 Raider NW Drive Cleveland, TN
- 99 American Legion Post 81 – Bar 227 James Asbury Drive Cleveland, TN
- 93 Quality Inn 153 James Asbury Drive Cleveland, TN (Follow-Up)
- 93 VFW 2598 3370 Ocoee Street N Cleveland, TN (Follow-Up)
- 94 Subway #67114 1621 25th Street NW Cleveland, TN (Follow-Up)
- 99 American Legion Post 81 – Kitchen 227 James Asbury Drive Cleveland, TN
- 93 Johnston Woods Kitchen 298 Bymer Creek SW Road McDonald, TN
- 86 Johnston Woods Campground 298 Bymer Creek SW Road McDonald, TN
- 100 The Wilted Rose Tattoo Parlor 2522 Keith Street Suite 2 Cleveland, TN
- 98 Taco Stop 2 2713 Bo Street SE Cleveland, TN
Catoosa County
- 100 BBQ Shack 2936 LaFayette Road Fort Oglethorpe, GA
- 93 El Cactus Restaurant 90 Battlefield Station Drive Fort Oglethorpe, GA
- 96 Arby’s (Poplar Springs Road) 66 Poplar Springs Road Ringgold, GA
- 100 AMC (Battlefield 10) 1099 Battlefield Parkway Fort Oglethorpe, GA
- 100 Northwest Georgia Nutrition 697 Battlefield Parkway Fort Oglethorpe, GA
- 100 The Spot Creamery 7787 Nashville Street Ringgold, GA
- 87 Hampton Inn (Continental Breakfast) 6875 Battlefield Parkway Ringgold, GA
- 100 Battlefield Campground and RV Park LLC 199 KOA Boulevard Ringgold, GA
- 100 Woodstation Elementary School 3404 Colbert Hollow Road Ringgold, GA
- 96 Burger King (Alabama Highway) #25833 5865 Alabama Highway Ringgold, GA
- 100 Ringgold Primary/Elementary School 322 Evitt Lane Ringgold, GA
Dade County
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Murray County
- 54 Huddle House 612 S Third Avenue Chatsworth, GA
- 96 Herbalife International Vida Mejor 127 Murray Plaza Chatsworth, GA
- 91 Starbucks 982 G.I. Maddox Parkway Chatsworth, GA
- 96 Herbalife “Chatsworth Nutrition” 2120 Highway 76 Chatsworth, GA
Walker County
- 100 American Legion 540 Park City Road Rossville, GA
- 100 Taco Bell 902 N Main Street LaFayette, GA
- 97 El Trio Mexican Restaurant 2643 N 27 Highway Unit B LaFayette, GA
- 100 Roper – Five Star Food Service 1507 Broomtown Road LaFayette, GA
- 93 Station House – Chaisimple LLC 123 N Chattanooga Street LaFayette, GA
- 97 Domino’s Pizza 8868 110 Cove Road Chickamauga, GA
- 91 Mountain View Head Start 1012 Greenhill Drive Rossville, GA
- 100 Fairyland Elementary 1306 Lula Lake Road Lookout Mountain, GA
- 91 Armando’s 1105 LaFayette Road Rossville, GA
- 100 Hardees – Rossville 300 McFarland Avenue Rossville, GA
- 91 Sonic Drive-In LaFayetette 313 N Main Street LaFayette, GA
- 100 Kings Inn 2209 N Main Street LaFayette, GA
- 96 Little Caesars 804 N Main Street LaFayette, GA
- 97 Ash Kickin’ BBQ 502 S Chattanooga Street LaFayette, GA
- 97 Beyer’s Smokehouse 2661 N Highway 27 LaFayette, GA
- 100 McClemore Club – Turn Grill 21 Standing Bear Lane Rising Fawn, GA
Whitfield County
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Chief Justice John Roberts turned heads this week when he criticized how the Supreme Court's conservatives used the emergency docket, referred to by some as the shadow docket.
The shadow docket is simply the nickname for emergency actions taken by the court that do not go through the full briefing and hearing process of a formal opinion.
But how frequent are these emergency actions, and how do they affect the country?
For a better understanding of the shadow docket, we posed a few key questions to Steve Vladeck, a CNN Supreme Court analyst and professor at the University of Texas School of Law, who is writing a book on the shadow docket. Our conversation, conducted over the phone and lightly edited for flow and brevity, is below.
CNN: What exactly is the 'shadow docket'?
VLADECK: It's an umbrella term that was coined in 2015 by Chicago law professor Will Baude, and it's really meant to capture all of the orders and other miscellaneous rulings that the Supreme Court hands down every year other than the high-profile, high-visibility merits cases -- the cases where the court hears oral arguments, it hands down these fancy rulings in May and June.
And so the term is not inherently pejorative. Rather, it's really a reference to the obscurity and inscrutability of most of the court's orders because by tradition, those orders are unsigned and they're unexplained, and 99% of the time we don't care because they're also entirely anodyne.
CNN: Why is it so controversial?
VLADECK: Since the term came into even academic use, we really have seen a pretty stunning uptick in a particular type of shadow docket ruling. The legal term is it's an "emergency application." The better way to explain it is: It's the court deciding what to do with a lower court ruling while an appeal challenging that ruling progresses.
So appeals take a lot of time. And the question is, while the appeal is pending, should we leave the lower court decision in place -- whether it blocked a state or federal policy or didn't block it -- or should we actually alter the status quo?
And you know, what we've seen over the last really five years is both a qualitative and quantitative uptick in how many of these emergency orders the court is issuing and in how those orders are affecting all of us.
As recently as 15 years ago, most of the emergency orders the court was issuing were in death penalty cases. Those are obviously a big deal to the state and to the death row inmate, but they tend not to affect our day to day lives.
Lately though, we're seeing emergency orders on everything from OSHA's vaccination rule to the Texas abortion ban to Alabama's redistricting, and the list goes on and on. We're seeing the court do a lot more of this in orders that affect a lot more people while still hewing to the older norms that they don't sign these orders and they don't typically explain them.
CNN: So it's not just the kind of cases falling into the shadow docket process, but the number as well?
VLADECK: It's the substance of these cases. It's the number of them. And it's the fact that the court is for the first time treating these orders as precedential -- meaning that the Supreme Court is expecting lower courts to give these orders effect, not just in the cases in which they're handed down, but in other cases raising similar issues.
That's a cause for concern because whatever you think of the merits in these cases, the court's legitimacy depends upon its ability to offer principled justifications for what it's doing. I mean just Monday night, Justice Amy Coney Barrett in a speech at the Ronald Reagan library said, "For those of you who are concerned that we're partisan and that were playing politics, just read our decisions."
Well, on the shadow docket, there's nothing to read.
CNN: If someone is reading this and doesn't like the idea of the shadow docket, is there anything they can do?
VLADECK: I think drawing attention to it is the first step. But I think it's also worth stressing that, at least historically, the court's docket was a matter of frequent and regular congressional interest. For the first 200 years of the Supreme Court's existence, Congress was regularly involved in conversations about the shape and size of the court's docket, which kinds of cases the court was hearing, how much business it was conducting.
And I think one of the diseases of which the shadow docket is a symptom is that Congress has gotten entirely out of that business. The last time Congress meaningfully addressed and reformed the Supreme Court's jurisdiction was in 1988.
So I think that part of the problem is that to contemporary eyes, this looks like a court that can't be checked. And the historical reality is that there are checks. The checks come from the legislature.
CNN: Do you think John Roberts taking the stance he did will have any sort of tampering effect on shadow docket cases moving forward?
VLADECK: It's a good question. Time will tell.
I think part of it also is the chief justice's audience is not just the other conservatives on the court. I think there are a lot of folks in the legal establishment who listen to anything John Roberts says.
CNN: Anything else you'd like to add?
VLADECK: A common rhetorical trope is that there's nothing new here. That the court has always had a shadow docket. That, you know, there have always been controversial decisions on the shadow docket.
And there's a degree to which that's true, right? Like there's always been a shadow docket -- weird things have happened. LBJ was able to steal the 1948 Democratic Senate primary in Texas because of a shadow docket order. The list of like crazy shadow docket rulings historically is long.
What is different about what is happening today is a combination of three things. It is how often this is happening. It is how widespread the effects of these rulings are. And it's the court's own insistence that these rulings are precedential.
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Thursday filed a lawsuit against several county prosecutors in her state and asked the state's Supreme Court to issue a decision on the constitutionality of abortion.
Whitmer filed the lawsuit Thursday morning in Oakland County, naming 13 elected county prosecutors located in counties with abortion clinics as defendants, according to a Whitmer official. The governor is suing to challenge the state's abortion ban, which was put in place in 1931 but is not enforced due to Roe v. Wade, according to the Whitmer official.
Her office argues that the law is unconstitutional and violates the state's due process clause that provides a right to privacy and bodily autonomy and also violates Michigan's equal protection clause. The official said if Roe v. Wade is overturned and the 1931 law goes into effect, Michigan would have one of the most extreme abortion laws in the country.
The official said the goal of the lawsuit is to obtain more clarity about what the state's Supreme Court thinks about the 1931 abortion law and the legality of abortion in Michigan ahead of Roe v. Wade potentially being struck down. The reason the county prosecutors are named as defendants is because those prosecutors would be the ones enforcing the abortion laws -- including a potential abortion ban -- and they represent counties that have abortion clinics, the official said.
"In the coming weeks, we will learn if the US Supreme Court decides to overturn Roe v. Wade. If Roe is overturned, abortion could become illegal in Michigan in nearly any circumstance -- including in cases of rape and incest -- and deprive Michigan women of the ability to make critical health care decisions for themselves," Whitmer said in a statement. "This is no longer theoretical: it is reality. That's why I am filing a lawsuit and using my executive authority to urge the Michigan Supreme Court to immediately resolve whether Michigan's state constitution protects the right to abortion."
The governor plans to use her executive authority to ask the state's Supreme Court to recognize a right to an abortion under the state's constitution. Whitmer is aiming for the court to strike down the law banning abortion in the state, which the official says could spring back into effect if Roe v. Wade is ultimately overturned by the US Supreme Court.
The moves by the Democrat, who is up for reelection in 2022, come ahead of a key US Supreme Court ruling that could significantly roll back abortion rights. The nation's highest court appears poised to uphold a Mississippi law that bans abortion after 15 weeks.
The case is seen as a direct challenge to Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide. The court's ruling could be the most significant abortion rights ruling in decades.
If the Supreme Court upholds the Mississippi abortion law, access to abortion could be banned or restricted in many Republican-led states across the country. Abortion access could be elevated to a top campaign issue across the country just months ahead of November's midterm elections.
The Biden administration has urged the Supreme Court to uphold Roe v. Wade -- the landmark case that legalizes abortion nationwide prior to viability, which can occur at around 24 weeks of pregnancy -- and to invalidate the Mississippi law.
President Joe Biden has said his administration is "deeply committed" to a woman's right to have an abortion and that his administration would "protect and defend that right." In September, Biden blasted a Texas state law that bans abortion after as early as six weeks into pregnancy as "extreme" and said it "blatantly violates" Roe v. Wade.
The Whitmer official said several attorneys from the state's department of the attorney general have been placed behind a conflict wall and will represent the governor, and that attorneys from the law firm WilmerHale have also offered their services pro bono to aid in the governor's representation.
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A potent planet-warming gas set a record for the second year in a row, scientists reported Thursday, just as the UN's panel on climate change warned the world is running out of time to rein in fossil fuel emissions.
Methane — the second largest contributor to the human-caused climate crisis after carbon dioxide — increased in the atmosphere by the largest amount in 2021 since measurements began nearly 40 years ago, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.
The invisible, odorless gas leaks into the atmosphere mainly from oil and gas operations, and often goes undetected. Methane has roughly 80 times more warming power than carbon dioxide in the near-term. With the planet rapidly approaching 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, scientists have warned atmospheric methane needs to be slashed quickly.
Methane increased by 17 parts per billion in 2021, NOAA reported. The rise in 2020 — just above 15 parts per billion — was the previous annual record.
The latest figures come just days after the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report describing how the world should address the climate crisis. The panel reported that, as the world barrels toward levels of global warming that will have irreversible impacts, there are economically viable solutions already out there including curbing methane emissions — the fastest way to turn down the heat.
The concentration of methane in the atmosphere is higher now than any time in at least 800,000 years, according the IPCC.
Methane, the main component of the natural gas we use to heat our homes and cook, can leak from oil and gas drilling and the pipelines that transport those fossil fuels. It also comes from landfills and agricultural practices — and even from flatulent cows.
Scientists at Stanford University reported in March that oil and gas operations in southeast New Mexico are leaking an alarming 194 metric tons of methane per hour into the atmosphere. That is more than six times what the Environmental Protection Agency has estimated.
Climate experts see methane as a quick win. If the world stopped emitting carbon dioxide (CO2) tomorrow, global temperatures wouldn't begin to cool for many years because of how long the gas stays in the atmosphere. Methane, on the other hand, has a large warming impact for about nine years, said Xin Lan, a research scientist working at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and NOAA's Global Monitoring Laboratory.
"That means if we reduce methane emissions now, we should be able to see the atmosphere levels coming down rather quickly in a few years," she said. "That's slightly different than CO2, which stays in the atmosphere for thousands of years, so it takes a lot more efforts to do the reduction."
"And because CO2 has such a long lifetime, once it's released in the atmosphere, the impact is quiet long lasting," Lan added.
NOAA also reported Thursday that carbon dioxide is now at an average of 415 parts per million and continues to rise. For context, when President Barack Obama was elected, atmospheric carbon dioxide was at just over 385 parts per million. It was the 10th year in a row that CO2 increased by more than 2 parts per million, NOAA reported.
Robert Jackson, a professor of environmental science at Stanford University, told CNN that while reducing methane emissions is important, global leaders can't overlook carbon dioxide.
"We must address both," Jackson told CNN. "Methane action won't do the job on its own, but is critical for delaying warming in the short-term. Carbon dioxide is still the most important greenhouse gas long-term."
Jackson noted that, because natural gas powers so much of our daily lives, cities and states would do well to prioritize electrifying new construction to avoid locking in the use of natural gas for decades more. He also said that there should be a cost for polluting methane.
"We have even fewer mechanisms for pricing methane pollution than for carbon dioxide in the United States," Jackson said. "We need to expand carbon removal incentives to include methane removal."
Rick Duke, the US Deputy Special Envoy for Climate, said the Biden administration wants to see more policies to regulate methane emissions from oil and gas — and that addressing methane is a major priority.
President Joe Biden targeted methane emissions in November when he announced a new rule that would push oil and gas companies to more accurately detect, monitor and repair methane leaks from new and existing wells, pipelines and other equipment.
Biden, alongside EU President Ursula von der Leyen, also launched the Global Methane Pledge last year, which aims to slash global methane emissions by nearly 30% by the end of the decade. More than 100 countries have signed that pledge.
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Nancy Crampton-Brophy wrote steamy romance novels with muscular, often shirtless, men on their covers and titles like "The Wrong Husband." Some carried a tagline that said, "wrong never felt so right."
But for Crampton-Brophy, life with her husband of almost two decades appeared anything but wrong. She and Daniel Brophy lived in a quiet suburb of Portland, Oregon, where he was a chef at a culinary school. Crampton-Brophy said her husband raised turkeys and chickens in their backyard, tended a vegetable garden and liked to whip up lavish meals for her.
The day she realized he was Mr. Right, she wrote on her author's website, he was making her hors d'oeuvres while she took a bath.
"Can you imagine spending the rest of your life without a man like that?" she asked.
Then came a plot twist that could have been ripped from one of her books.
On the morning of June 2, 2018, someone shot Daniel Brophy in the kitchen of the Oregon Culinary Institute, where he taught cooking. Three months later, Portland police arrested Crampton-Brophy and charged her with her husband's murder.
And now, the woman who once published an infamous blog post titled, "How to Murder Your Husband," is on trial in an Oregon courtroom. Crampton-Brophy, 71, is charged with a single count of murder and has pleaded not guilty.
The trial is expected to last six weeks.
Her husband was shot twice at the cooking school where he worked
On the morning Daniel Brophy was killed, students arrived for class and found him bleeding on the kitchen floor.
In court documents, prosecutors said the 63-year-old man had been shot twice -- once in the back as he stood at a sink filling ice and water buckets for the students, and then a second time in the chest at close range. The bullets penetrated his spine and pierced his heart. Brophy's wallet with cash and credit cards was found with him, and there were no signs of robbery or forced entry.
The next day, Crampton-Brophy posted a message on Facebook.
"My husband and best friend, Chef Dan Brophy was killed yesterday morning," it said. "For those of you who are close to me and feel this deserved a phone call, you are right, but I'm struggling to make sense of everything right now."
The slaying remained a public mystery for months. Then came Crampton-Brophy's arrest in September 2018 -- and suddenly the image of the couple's happy marriage collapsed.
Prosecutors allege in court documents that the Brophys were facing financial difficulties and had drained their retirement account two years prior to the shooting. Crampton-Brophy, whose books were not financially lucrative, hatched the plan to kill her husband to collect more than $1.5 million from multiple life insurance policies and other assets, prosecutors said.
"Dan Brophy was content in his simplistic lifestyle, but Nancy Brophy wanted something more," prosecutors said in court documents. "As Nancy Brophy became more financially desperate and her writing career was floundering, she was left with few options ....
"Dan Brophy was worth almost $1.5 million to Nancy Brophy if he was dead and he was worth a life of financial hardship if he stayed alive. Nancy Brophy planned and carried out what she believed was the perfect murder. A murder that she believed would free her from the grips of financial despair."
Prosecutors said a search of the couple's computers revealed they had a joint iTunes account with a bookmarked article titled, "10 Ways to Cover Up a Murder."
But Crampton-Brophy's attorney argued at the trial this week that she loved her husband and had nothing to do with the killing.
"The state will present a circumstantial case that begs you to cast a blind eye to the most important circumstance ... love," defense attorney Lisa Maxfield said Monday in her opening statement. "Nancy Crampton-Brophy has always been thoroughly, madly, crazy in love with Daniel Brophy, and she still is to this day. For Nancy Brophy, he was perfect."
The couple had taken several romantic getaways in the months before Brophy's death and were planning a summer trip to Mount Rushmore, the defense attorney said.
The slaying drew new attention to Crampton-Brophy's writings
News of the slaying stunned the Portland community and made headlines everywhere -- partly due to something Crampton-Brophy wrote seven years before her husband's death.
In 2011, she published a blog post titled, "How to Murder Your Husband."
"As a romantic suspense writer, I spend a lot of time thinking about murder and, consequently, about police procedure," the 700-word post began. It was published on a blog called "See Jane Publish" that has since been made private. The essay was split into sections detailing the pros and cons of killing a villainous husband.
"If the murder is supposed to set me free, I certainly don't want to spend any time in jail," Crampton-Brophy wrote. "And let me say clearly for the record, I don't like jumpsuits and orange isn't my color."
But the trial judge ruled Monday that the essay would not be permitted as evidence because it was written years ago as part of a writing seminar and could unfairly prejudice the jury.
Crampton-Brophy's novels do not appear to have brought her riches or literary acclaim. But they were consistent in their packaging and subject matter.
Her books were tales of attempted murder, infidelity, crime, lust and general debauchery -- all common themes for romantic suspense novels. In "The Wrong Husband," a woman tries to escape her abusive husband by hiding in Spain during their anniversary trip.
"My stories are about pretty men and strong women, about families that don't always work and about the joy of finding love and the difficulty of making it stay," she wrote on her website. "In writing fiction, you dig deep and unearth portions of your own life that you've long forgotten or had purposely buried deep. Granted, sometimes it is smarter to change the ending."
Her author bio also offered glimpses of how Crampton-Brophy saw life with her husband.
"Like all marriages, we've had our ups and downs, more good times than bad," she wrote.
Prosecutors say she researched 'ghost guns'
Brophy's body was found by his culinary students. At the time of his death, he was alone at the school, prosecutors said.
The school had no security cameras, but nearby traffic cameras showed Crampton-Brophy's Toyota minivan on city streets near the institute around the time of the shooting, prosecutors said.
Prosecutors said they believe Crampton-Brophy followed her husband to work and shot him with a Glock 9mm handgun she'd bought at a Portland gun show. Investigators found two 9mm shell casings at the scene.
She had also bought a "ghost gun" assembly kit that investigators later found at a storage facility. "Ghost guns" are unregistered and untraceable firearms.
Crampton-Brophy's attorney told jurors Monday she was researching "ghost gun" kits for a book she was working on and bought the handgun with her husband's knowledge because mass shootings in the US made her feel unsafe.
Prosecutors allege that to cover her tracks, Crampton-Brophy swapped the slide and barrel of the Glock 9mm with an identical mechanism she bought on eBay and used that to shoot her husband. She then allegedly took out the new slide and barrel and replaced it with the original, "thus being able to present a new, fully intact firearm to police that would not be a match to the shell casings," prosecutors said in court documents..
Detectives have not recovered the slide and barrel purchased on eBay, meaning forensic experts have been unable to match the spent bullets with the gun, prosecutors said.
She was the sole beneficiary in several life insurance policies
Investigators discovered that Crampton-Brophy was the beneficiary of "numerous" life insurance policies taken out on her husband, prosecutors said in court documents.
Despite the couple's financial woes, Crampton-Brophy was spending over $1,000 a month on life insurance premiums, prosecutors said.
Three days after her husband's death, she called the lead detective in the case and asked for a letter stating she was not a suspect so she could give it to insurance companies, prosecutors said. Detectives declined to provide the letter.
In explaining why she had taken out the life insurance policies on her husband, the defense argued that Crampton-Brophy was a salesperson for several insurance companies and had bought the policies to show her belief in the product and earn a commission.
Her husband was also younger than her and eligible for some life insurance policies that she did not qualify for, Maxfield said.
Maxfield told jurors that the Brophys were in decent shape financially in June 2018 and that prosecutors' characterization of them being in desperate financial straits are overblown. Crampton-Brophy did not collect an insurance windfall after the killing, Maxfield said.
"Nancy Brophy and Dan Brophy had an unusually healthy and vibrant and marriage, right up until the very end," she told jurors. "After you've heard all the evidence in this case we are certain that you will understand that Nancy Brophy did not kill her husband."
Crampton-Brophy is expected to take the stand during the trial.
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A new mural has been revealed at Reflection Riding Nature Center in Chattanooga.
The mural was created by artists at UTC in an effort to highlight Reflection Riding's bird migration system known as Motus.
Reflection Riding's President and CEO Mark McKnight said it's the future of bird research.
"Essentially what you do is you capture a bird, you put this little -- its kind of like a backpack -- it goes over the wings and sits right on their back," McKnight said.
He said this piece of technology sends a signal to the tower.
"In the future once we get these all over the place you will actually get to see bird migration happening in real time, essentially," McKnight said.
The mural is now on display at Reflection Riding Nature Center.
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The Prince William County School Board clarified that date-of-hire information would not be required to verify support for Prince William Education Association’s collective bargaining unit efforts, but the board rejected a motion to have a third party independently verify the union cards PWEA has collected.
The board and PWEA have been at an impasse over the signatures the teacher's union gathered in support of forming a collective bargaining unit. In March, PWEA President Maggie Hansford submitted a sworn affidavit and other items stating that the association had collected over 5,000 signed union cards from a majority of the division’s state-certified employees in support of a collective bargaining unit.
The board has demanded that the cards be reviewed by division staff to ensure their legitimacy, but some in the union have said that an internal review of the cards could lead to retaliation against teachers and other employees who support collective bargaining.
On Wednesday night, Occoquan Board Member Lillie Jessie offered up what she called a compromise: to have a mutually agreed-upon third party review the ballot cards and determine their veracity.
“I think we owe it to this organization and to teachers in general to say, ‘Look, we can work out a process where these signatures – or the ID numbers or something – it can be verified,’” Jessie said Wednesday night. “To not even get a chance [to agree to a third party] I think is a slap in the face to teachers … There is retaliation, I know it to be a fact.”
Potomac Board Member Justin Wilk also supported the change to the certification procedure the board passed in a special meeting March 24, saying that the Virginia Education Association had offered to pay for the third party’s services.
But other board members said the current process was nearly identical with the county’s and that it ensured integrity in the process. Board Chair Babur Lateef, meanwhile, said the division was already the target for data hacks, and turning over employee data to a third party could be dangerous.
Others raised concerns that Jessie’s amendment didn’t clarify how the two sides might decide on a third party, saying lack of clarity had already plagued the process.
“We developed a process that was consistent with the county,” Brentsville Board Member Adele Jackson said. “I cannot vote on something where details are hashed out later. I need to stand with those in and out of the association, and I owe it to both parties that we have a process that is outlined with integrity.”
Jessie, Wilk and Neabsco Board Member Diane Raulston voted in support of the change. Coles Member Lisa Zargapur abstained, while Lateef, Jackson, Jennifer Wall (Gainesville) and Loree Williams (Woodbridge) voted against the motion.
PWEA members held a rally in front of division headquarters before the board meeting, joined by state Dels. Elizabeth Guzman (D-31st), Danica Roem (D-13th) and Michelle Maldonado (D-51st). Guzman and Roem both supported House Bill 582 in 2020, which allowed for public sector collective bargaining in 2020. The delegates didn’t mention the fight over signatures specifically but expressed general support for the collective bargaining push.
“It is time for our localities at the School Board level, as well as the local government level, to start adopting these [collective bargaining agreements]. It’s that simple,” Roem told the assembled teachers. “Yes, [the General Assembly bill] is written as a local option, and at the same time it [was] written and it was supported by us in the first place so it could be used. It wasn’t done as a paper exercise.”
During the public comment period at Wednesday’s meeting, several county teachers spoke about staffing shortages, long hours and the need to give teachers more input over decisions on budgeting and other matters.
Hansford told the board that what she’d already turned over to the School Board should satisfy any requirements. The state law that allows for public sector bargaining does not outline a process for verifying supportive signatures, something several board members bemoaned.
“On March 18, PWEA filed a letter, affidavit, blank authorization card and a proposed resolution, all of which were more than sufficient to satisfy this statute and require the Prince William School Board to vote on PWEA’s resolution on or before July 16th,” Hansford told the School Board Wednesday. “We are so proud of our historic achievement of collecting a majority of signatures to move collective bargaining forward in Prince William Count for our educators.”
Teachers have also made the case that collective bargaining would help to make teaching jobs in the county more attractive amid a nationwide teaching shortage. At the very least, some have said, it would keep the county in the running for prospective hires with other Northern Virginia school divisions.
“I do know that in the trenches, we don’t have staffing to get special education students out into general education. We have students with loads of compensatory time that they are owed and that they deserve,” Katie Jefferson, a speech language pathologist with the division, told the School Board Wednesday night during public comment. “We have students that can’t get their high school credit at a middle school level because they don’t have teachers to teach. So I invite you to consider collective bargaining.”
The School Board did adopt several motions to clarify that date-of-hire information would not be required to verify signatures. For now, though, the process for verifying the signatures the teachers’ union collected – a prerequisite for the broader conversations about what, if anything, collective bargaining might encompass – has hit a snag.
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Retirement marks the end of a chapter in your career and the start of a new lifestyle. This unique transition can bring a myriad of emotions, most commonly ones of excitement and apprehension. If you’re pondering retiring in the next year or so, here are five tips to help you transition smoothly.
1. Know the transition could take weeks – or months. You likely spent decades forming a routine around your work schedule. Establishing your new normal of volunteer work, an encore career or helping family will take time.
2. Communicate your retirement plans with family members. Your parents, kids or other family members will likely be interested in how you intend to spend your retirement days. Will you be visiting the grandkids more often? Continuing to host family get-togethers? Do you plan to purchase a retirement home?
3. Maintain healthy habits. Staying diligent with the activities that help you feel your best is important as you shift into retirement. Prioritize eating healthy, sleeping well, staying fit and maintaining friendships in your new routine.
4. Evaluate your finances. Prior to retirement, you likely outlined how you will manage your cash flow. (If not, today is the day to put a plan in place.) As you enter retirement, review your expenses to ensure they’re aligned with your plan. Consult a financial advisor for guidance.
5. Reset your attitude. Retirement is not the ultimate finish line. Experiencing a lot of emotions is common but try to focus on what you’re excited about in this next chapter. And, remember you’re not alone. Talk to friends, family and professionals in your life for support along the way.
Bennett C. Whitlock III, CRPC®, is a Private Wealth Advisor and CEO with Whitlock Wealth Management, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. He specializes in fee-based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 27 years. To contact him visit whitlockwealth.com, call 877-WHITLOCK or email whitlockwealthmanagement@ampf.com. Offices are located at 12848 Harbor Dr, Ste 101, Lake Ridge, VA 22192 and in Downtown Historic Manassas at 9073 Center Street, Manassas VA 20110.
Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser.
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Cybersecurity and cloud service company Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM) recently revealed that it has partnered with fellow cloud computing company Rackspace Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: RXT) to provide secure applications and APIs to mid and small businesses.
Following the news, shares of the company remained almost static to close at $119.83 in Wednesday’s extended trading session.
With applications and APIs under increasing threat as digital adoption becomes more and more mainstream, the partnership is expected to arm mid and small businesses with Akamai’s Web Application and API Protector, which offers security solutions to websites, applications and APIs.
Akamai’s Web Application and API Protection will be offered to these businesses in combination with Rackspace’s Rackspace Elastic Engineering for Security program.
Management Commentary
The Executive Vice-President of Sales and Services at Akamai, PJ Joseph, said, “Organizations are increasingly adopting cloud architectures that make them vulnerable to cyber-attacks. These vulnerabilities include an increase in DDoS attacks and growing use and subsequent abuse of APIs. We are pleased to partner with Rackspace to create new bundles of Akamai’s market-leading security services to address the application security needs of both enterprises and small to medium businesses.”
Wall Street’s Take
Recently, Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $130, which implies upside potential of 8.7% from current levels.
Consensus among analysts is a Moderate Buy based on nine Buys, two Holds and one Sell. AKAM’s average price target of $131.55 implies upside potential of 10% from current levels. Shares have gained 16.7% over the past year.
Conclusion
Akamai’s price performance over the past year has been solid. Further, this partnership to assist mid and small businesses is expected to aid the company’s growth.
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Gar-Field High School will retire baseball standout Jeff Baker's No. 24 jersey number Saturday. Here is a list of local retired numbers for a particular sport at Prince William County and city of Manassas high schools:
BATTLEFIELD
No. 14: In honor of Niko Agnos (baseball)
Of note: Agnos' three sons all wore No. 14 while playing for Battlefield baseball. Agnos, a long-time Battlefield supporter, passed away Sept. 17, 2021 from complications due to COVID.
CHRIST CHAPEL
No. 2: Stephen Brown (basketball)
Of note: Brown scored 2,512 points in five varsity seasons (8th-12th) at Christ Chapel. He was also the school's first athlete to receive a Division I scholarship (Bucknell).
EVANGEL CHRISTIAN
No. 24: Sean Davis (basketball)
Of note: 1983 graduate died in the fall of 1983 in a car accident.
FREEDOM-WOODBRIDGE
No. 6: Howard Jones (football)
Of note: 2008 graduate was an all-American at Shepherd University who played in the NFL for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Chicago Bears.
GAR-FIELD
No. 24: Jeff Baker (baseball)
Of note: 1999 graduate started four years at Gar-Field, where he was a high school all-American. He went on to play 11 seasons in the major leagues.
No. 42: Charleata Beale (girls basketball)
Of note: 1991 graduate is Gar-Field’s all-time leading scorer in boys and girls basketball with 1,802 points.
OSBOURN
No. 20: Kirsten Holsclaw (girls basketball)
Of note: 1981 graduate averaged 15.7 points and 9.9 rebounds her senior season to earn all-Northwestern District honors.
No. 21: Brandon Hogan (football)
Of note: 2007 graduate led Osbourn to Group AAA Division 6 state title before going on to star at West Virginia. The Carolina Panthers selected him in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
No. 22: Lucky Whitehead (football)
Of note: 2011 graduate played for the Dallas Cowboys and the New York Jets. Currently plays with the CFL's BC Lions.
OSBOURN PARK
No. 53: Billy Fields (basketball)
Of note: 1978 graduate averaged 40.1 points per game senior season and is the Prince William County’s all-time public schools’ career points leader with 1,846.
PATRIOT
No. 22: Josh Morrison (baseball)
Of note: A 2013 Patriot graduate who helped lead the Pioneers to the state baseball tournament his senior season, Morrison died Jan. 3, 2014 following injuries he suffered in an auto accident Dec. 25, 2013.
POTOMAC
No. 23: Chuck Coles (football)
Of note: Coles died during a 1986 Potomac playoff game of a congenital heart defect. Potomac’s football stadium is named after him.
WOODBRIDGE
No. 9: Shawn Scales (football)
Of note: 1992 graduate was all-state his senior season before going on to star at Virginia Tech and spent a year on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad.
No. 18: Victor Williams (boys soccer)
Of note: In 1977, Williams died at the age of 18 in a boat fire off the Fairfax shore of the Occoquan River.
No. 18: Tony Lilly (football)
Of note: 1980 graduate was all-state his senior season, all-SEC at Florida and a third-round pick by the Denver Broncos in the 1984 NFL Draft.
No. 24: Rebecca Wakefield (girls soccer)
Of note: This 1988 graduate is Prince William County’s all-time leading goal scorer with 134. She is a member of the Virginia High School League Hall of Fame.
No. 33: Russell Davis (football)
Of note: The 1975 graduate holds the Group AAA state playoff record for most rushing yards in a game (384). Prince William County’s first Parade All-American and first county running back to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season (1974). The Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the fourth round of the 1979 NFL Draft.
No. 79: Matt Lehr (football)
Of note: 1997 graduate was all-state his senior season and an all-American lineman at Virginia Tech before becoming a fifth-round pick of the Dallas Cowboys in the 2001 NFL Draft.
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Shares of iPhone maker Apple (AAPL) have been nothing short of resilient amid the hailstorm of selling endured by tech stocks over the past quarter. Indeed, Apple stock is closer to hitting a new high than the value-heavier S&P 500. I remain bullish on the stock.
With rates poised to rise, Apple looks more than deserving of a break from this sell-off. It has an enviable balance sheet and generates massive amounts of cash across its hardware and services businesses. It’s the latter segment that could be a major boon to margins leading up to the next big product release that could be the iPhone’s successor.
Apple may be the largest company on the planet, but its ability to shift the revenue mix has been incredible. It’s on the cutting edge of innovation, and in 15 years, the firm’s revenue mix may be very different than the one today. Just 15 years prior, it was all about the iPod and Mac. Then, the iPhone changed everything.
Could another game-changer be in the pipeline?
I’d say it’s more than likely, with so many reports shining a light on Apple’s mixed-reality headset and a potential Apple Car that may be just years away. Undoubtedly, such hardware innovations could take revenue growth to the very next level.
In the meantime, investors have other things to get really excited about. The services segment, in particular, could bring forth even more margin expansion as the firm looks to break into new arenas in the tech scene.
Apple Continues Skating to Where the Puck is Headed
Recently, investors have been looking to Apple’s financial service ambitions. Alongside a Hardware-as-a-Service (HaaS) or tiered-based hardware subscription, the company could have a one-two combo to give margins another pop, as I stated previously.
Though Apple’s intent to in-house financial services may be a delightful surprise to some investors, I think the ambitious move into fintech could just be the start. Apple’s intense focus on services and agility to break into new markets should be respected.
Although fintech isn’t Apple’s traditional area of expertise, it’s been making the right moves to make a splash in the space. Whether we’re talking about partnering up with Goldman Sachs (GS) to work on the Apple Card or making under-the-radar acquisitions to break into a new space, Apple continues to find ways to do things differently and make things better than they are currently.
Indeed, the Apple Card seems to put the user first rather than the financial institution that seeks to maximize interest payments.
Moreover, Apple’s acquisition of Canadian startup Mobeewave a few years ago looks to have laid out the foundation for Apple’s Tap to Pay service. Such a service may not be consumer-facing, but it could be a means of margin expansion over the next few years.
Indeed, the service seems to render most other physical Point-of-Sales (PoS) solutions obsolete. Still, the potential upside from the service may not have been fully factored into the share price.
As Apple looks to put another one of its disruptor hats on, there’s a lot to love about the firm that could power through the next recession as its tech peers lag lower. As always, Apple is already moving towards where the puck is headed next.
iPhone as a Service: The Product’s Fate as the Next iDevice Launch Approaches?
As Apple’s financial and non-consumer-facing service businesses look to improve upon sales and margins over the medium term, most Apple fans are wondering what big hardware device comes after the iPhone. Odds are, it’s a virtual or augmented reality (VR or AR) device, which, according to reports, could be unveiled as soon as 2023.
At this juncture, the yield curve may point to 2023 being a recession year. So, delays may be in the cards even if Apple has been more resilient amid COVID-19-induced supply chain issues.
Given Apple knows what’s ready for the mainstream, I don’t doubt the success of the company’s mixed-reality headset in the works. However, what happens to the iPhone once its mixed-reality headset is ready to go?
Arguably, a mixed-reality device is unlikely to replace the iPhone. It would probably take a smaller form factor like a pair of glasses for a mixed-reality device to be viewed as a substitute for the iPhone. If anything, a coming headset would be a great complement to the iPhone.
Undoubtedly, Apple has already noted its intent is not to build an “all-day” device that has one plugged into some sort of “metaverse” for excessive periods.
However, there’s one issue that could prevent the first iteration of Apple’s headset from taking off, as the iPhone continues to be viewed as one’s main device: cost.
A mixed-reality headset is likely to be incredibly expensive if it’s to receive top-of-the-line components. If it’s to cost as much, if not more than an iPhone, how could the average consumer justify owning both a headset and the latest iPhone?
Apple’s move to in-house financial services and installments could solve the problem.
Indeed, mixed-reality devices and the iPhone could co-exist for many years. Once such pricey hardware products go under a subscription, consumers will be able to enjoy the latest iPhone while having more discretionary income to perhaps go for a headset subscription.
If anything, I view Apple’s financial service push as not just a margin enhancer but as a potential rolling out of the red carpet ahead of the launch of another class of device.
Wall Street’s Take
Turning to Wall Street, AAPL stock comes in as a Strong Buy. Out of 28 analyst ratings, there are 23 Buy recommendations and five Hold recommendations.
The average Apple price target is $193.36, implying an upside potential of 12.9%. Analyst price targets range from a low of $161.00 per share to a high of $215.00 per share.
The Bottom Line on Apple Stock
There’s a lot of innovation going on at Apple these days. I think the stock isn’t nearly as expensive as it looks to be, as it stands its ground amid the latest sell-off.
Its financial services could power next-level margin expansion, all while the firm looks to introduce new products to the hardware roster. With iPhone going to a subscription model, I also think more consumers will find it very hard to resist owning both the headset and the latest iPhone. Indeed, both devices are sure to be incredibly expensive to buy upfront.
With financing and the elimination of the middle man, Apple may very well have the means to provide consumers with an offer they simply cannot refuse.
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Shares of video-game development giant Electronic Arts (EA) have been stuck in a funk for quite a while. With so much consolidation activity within the video-gaming market over this past year, there is hope that a firm may be ripe for a takeover. Until then, the stock could continue to be uneventful, as the pandemic tailwind facing at-home entertainment continues to fade further.
Additionally, EA may not have the best strategy to keep audiences engaged when it comes to its frequently-released titles.
Undoubtedly, the company has many pieces of intriguing IP in the gaming scene, with its annual sports titles and Battlefield franchise. These titles tend to be hardest to refresh year after year. Indeed, it seems like such annual sports titles are best packaged into an annual subscription like “EA Play.”
Despite similarities between last year’s NHL title and this year’s, many sports fanatics tend to be more than willing to pay up the full sticker price to get the latest rosters and slightly improved graphics.
Although next-generation consoles and engines seem to pave the way for the biggest jump between annual releases, I do think that over the long haul that it will be harder to grow interest in such titles and that their fate lies within a subscription-based service like EA Play or EA Play Pro.
The immediate inclusion of the latest sports title on such a platform could weigh on overall sales. In any case, I think EA needs to play the game of “acquire or be acquired” as the video-gaming industry becomes more competitive.
For now, I am neutral on EA stock. While frequently released titles aren’t subject to massive year-over-year growth, they are sticky titles that could propel the firm’s EA Play subscription to success.
What Could Reignite the Stock?
In an era that could see the continued “Netflix-ization” of video games, EA looks to be on the right track with EA Play. To get its stock moving much higher, it needs a bigger catalyst beyond just refreshing older titles and IP, which may prove more challenging over time.
Following the mixed success of Battlefield 2042 (the latest installment in the Battlefield franchise), the company may need something brand new to re-earn the hearts of gamers. The last thing the company wants is for gamers or critics to assume the next installment in a series is just more of the same.
There are many levers EA could consider pulling at this juncture to revamp growth. Whether that’s in the form of an ambitious, albeit riskier new IP, another strategic shift, or further acquisitions of some of the smaller, tuck-in game studios out there, there’s no shortage of options.
Valuation
At writing, shares of EA trade at around 5.7 times sales and 56.6 times trailing earnings.
After recent gaming consolidation activity in the gaming space, EA may find itself deserving of more of a scarcity premium at some point. Still, I find the current valuation to be a tad excessive, given the lack of meaningful catalysts. With a potential recession on the horizon, EA stock may find it even hard to break the $150 per-share mark without an unforeseen blockbuster.
For Q3 2022, the company posted 7% in sales growth alongside 5% in non-GAAP EPS. Despite somewhat decent ratings on its flagship Battlefield 2042 game, the company noted it fell short of expectations.
With the Fiscal Year 2022 bar now slightly lowered, most of the selling pressure may already lie in the rear-view mirror. As big tech looks to bolster its subscription revenues with the acquisition of gaming firms, EA may be in a spot to get a bid at some point over the near future. Still, I wouldn’t be a buyer of EA stock over takeover speculation.
The third-quarter disappointment was underwhelming, to say the least. It remains to be seen how EA can make the most of their recent acquisitions of smaller gaming companies like Codemasters and Glu Mobile.
Wall Street’s Take
According to TipRanks’ rating consensus, EA stock comes in as a Strong Buy. Out of 17 analyst ratings, there are 14 Buy recommendations and three Hold recommendations.
The average EA price target is $163, implying 30.8% upside. Analyst price targets range from a low of $127 per share to a high of $180 per share.
Bottom Line on EA Stock
Amid industry consolidation, EA looks like one of the last big elephants for mega-cap firms itching to get into gaming to scoop up. I think it’s just a matter of time before the next wave of consolidation hits the gaming industry.
For now, expect EA to continue scooping up what remains of the fragmented video-gaming scene as it looks to bolster the value proposition of its EA Play service.
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Cryptocurrency market sentiment is revisiting “fear” territory after the Federal Reserve telegraphed its intentions to raise interest rates and reduce the balance sheet faster.
The revelations sent major crypto and altcoin prices tumbling below critical support levels, reversing recent bullish momentum.
BTC Bear Run
With a significant Federal Reserve rate hike just around the corner, according to the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s last Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, investors have turned risk-averse, leading to more than a 7% dip in the value of Bitcoin (BTC).
Since March 24, 2022, BTC has been able to sit atop the $43,000 mark. However, earlier this week, it dipped to lows of $42,700 before recovering marginally. Now, Bitcoin is attempting to retake the $43,700 mark.
At the same time, BTC trading volume continues to ebb near low levels, further weakening the recent rally despite optimism that the Luna Foundation Guard’s plan to accumulate upwards of $10 billion of BTC will help bid the crypto higher. According to Arcane Research, BTC spot volume has remained relatively flat over the past week.
In other news, MicroStrategy has announced its acquisition of more BTC. According to the company’s latest regulatory filing, MicroStrategy used the $205-million Bitcoin-collateralized loan from Silvergate Bank, bringing its total holdings to over 129,218 BTC.
Terra (LUNA) Becomes 6th-Largest Cryptocurrency
The upcoming Fed rate hike has impacted the market value of several altcoins as well. While Ethereum (ETH) has managed to find support at the $3,200 level, several altcoins among the coveted top 10 crypto by market capitalization suffered significant losses this week.
Meanwhile, Terra (LUNA) has moved past prominent tokens like Cardano (ADA), Solana (SOL), Polkadot (DOT), and Stellar (XRP) to position itself as the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
Although many altcoins experienced significant declines in value over the week, LUNA continues to notch gains. The Luna Foundation bought the dip, adding $230 million of BTC and pushing its total BTC reserve to $1.6 billion (more than 35,000 BTC).
Broader Altcoin Market Bleeding Out
Unlike LUNA, most altcoins were unable to sidestep the broader market downturn. Alongside BTC, the prices of major altcoins slumped.
Cardano (ADA) fell more than 11%, even after the network registered a new milestone of over five million active addresses, with year-to-date growth of 48%.
Ripple’s XRP, too, slipped by almost 11%, primarily owing to renewed risk aversion amongst investors and its ongoing feud with the SEC.
Polkadot (DOT), Avalanche (AVAX), Cosmos (ATOM), Algorand (ALGO), Stellar (XLM), and several other metaverse tokens also registered double-digit losses over the last seven sessions.
During this period, Waves (WAVES) and ThorChain (RUNE) drastically underperformed the broader market, giving back nearly half of their value over the last week.
RUNE’s parabolic rally over the past couple of weeks came to a sudden halt as its price formed a top reversal pattern, hinting towards a deeper correction.
WAVES is down by nearly 42% as the network finds itself plagued by accusations of price manipulation, a broken stablecoin peg, and substantial price volatility.
The ongoing “drama” between crypto analytics firm Alameda Research and Sasha Ivanov, the founder of the Waves blockchain, seems to have taken its toll on investor sentiment, leading to a sharp drop in the value of WAVES.
Another Day, Another Network Attack
Cosmos-based blockchain Juno (JUNO) has become the latest victim of the ongoing hacks across blockchain ecosystems.
The Juno chain went offline for more than 24 hours earlier this week due to a “suspected network attack.”
However, the good news is that no user funds were compromised, and the Juno team has confirmed that a fix is in the works.
In other news, ESPN and Tom Brady’s NFT company Autograph have joined hands to collaborate on a multi-year deal to mint the sports network’s first NFT collection.
Finally, Miami was the scene of one of the fiercest crackdowns on crypto-frauds after Federal prosecutors seized roughly $34 million from a Parkland resident suspected of exploiting the dark web to sell OTT account details and other information.
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Chinese electric vehicle (EV) stocks have been under significant pressure due to a plethora of issues, including supply chain disruptions, raw material inflation, concerns about slowing economic growth in China amid rising COVID-19 cases, and fears of potential delisting from U.S. exchanges.
Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings maintains a positive view on China’s EV market citing strong demand. It believes that while the recent price hikes in response to higher commodity costs may discourage some EV buyers, H122 EV deliveries are likely to be solid as many EV makers have large order backlogs.
Fitch expects EV wholesale deliveries in China, the world’s largest EV market, to rise by over 50% and their market share to exceed 20% in 2022.
We used the TipRanks stock comparison tool for electric vehicles to compare three China-based EV makers – Li Auto, XPeng, and Nio across various parameters, including analyst consensus ratings, price target upside potential, and TipRanks’ Smart Score ratings.
Li Auto Inc. (NASDAQ: LI)
Li Auto was the first Chinese EV maker to commercialize extended-range electric vehicles in the country, with the launch of its first model, Li ONE, a 6-seat, premium SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle). It has delivered 155,804 Li ONE vehicles since the model’s debut in 2019. Li Auto is now gearing up to launch its second EV, the SUV L9, on April 16.
Despite supply chain challenges, Li Auto sold 11,034 Li ONEs in March 2022, reflecting 125.2% year-over-year growth. Overall, Q122 deliveries jumped 152.1% to 31,716.
The March growth rate reflects a deceleration compared to the 265.8% and 128.1% rise in Li ONE deliveries in February and January, respectively.
In the March deliveries update, the company mentioned that its production has been hit by the shortage of certain auto parts due to the recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases in the Yangtze Delta region.
UBS analyst Paul Gong noted that despite achieving strong volume growth on a single model and significantly higher operating profit margins than its peers, Li Auto has historically traded at a 30-40% discount to Nio and XPeng on an EV/Sales (enterprise value to sales) basis.
Gong explained that this lower valuation exists due to “extended range electric vehicle (EREV) makers being seen as less valuable than battery EV (BEV) makers due to the technology route differing from industry leader Tesla.”
Further, Gong noted that Li Auto has outperformed other new Chinese EV makers by developing popular products and exercising cost control. The analyst believes that the company’s upcoming new product, the L9, will further boost volume growth.
Gong also feels that Li Auto’s development of battery electric vehicles and autonomous driving will enhance its valuation multiples.
With that in mind, Gong reiterated a Buy rating on Li Auto stock, calling it his top pick among China’s new EV makers, and raised the price target to $52 from $47.
Overall, Li Auto earns a Strong Buy consensus rating backed by six unanimous Buy ratings. The average Li Auto price target of $42.24 implies 53.49% upside potential from current levels.
XPeng, Inc. ADR (NYSE: XPEV)
EV maker XPeng essentially focuses on the mid- to high-end segment of China’s passenger vehicle market, targeting middle-class customers. As of Q122, the company has delivered 172,514 vehicles since the launch of its first EV in 2018.
XPeng sold more EVs than rivals Li Auto and Nio in March 2022. Specifically, Xpeng delivered 15,414 units in March, up 202% year-over-year. Also, deliveries of the company’s P7 smart sports sedan crossed 9,000 for the first time, reaching 9,183 in March.
March deliveries also consisted of 4,398 P5 family sedans and 1,833 G3 and G3i compact SUVs. Overall, XPeng’s Q122 deliveries surged 159% year-over-year to 34,561 vehicles.
Looking ahead, XPeng is set to launch its G9 SUV in Q322. The company is seeking growth beyond China by expanding into the European market. XPeng started delivering its G3 SUVs to customers in Norway in late 2018.
This year, XPeng opened its XPeng Experience Store in Sweden and Netherlands. The company plans to open two additional stores in the Netherlands later this year and additional stores in major cities across the country over the next few years. Last month, XPeng started accepting customer reservations for its P5 EV sedan in Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands, and Sweden.
Meanwhile, on April 4, Gong reiterated a Hold rating on XPeng stock and lowered the price target to $34 from $48. The analyst explained, “While XPeng appears to be the biggest gainer in brand recognition in the UBS 2022 Evidence Lab EV consumer survey (>Access Dataset) and remains in the lead in autonomous driving technology, we believe it is also most vulnerable to rising raw material costs.”
Gong added that compared to Nio and Li Auto, XPeng installs large batteries on relatively inexpensive cars. Given the Rmb200-300/kWh increase in battery prices compared to 2021, Gong estimates that battery cost accounts for 30% of XPeng cars, compared to 20% for Nio and 12% for Li Auto.
Gong concluded that passing on cost inflation to price-sensitive customers might have adverse consequences for XPeng’s new orders.
In contrast, other analysts are bullish on the stock, with ten Buys and one Hold contributing a Strong Buy consensus rating. The average XPeng price target of $43.62 indicates 50.67% upside potential from current levels.
Nio (NYSE: NIO)
Leading premium EV maker Nio has an impressive product portfolio comprising the 7-seater and 6-seater SUV ES8, 5-seater SUV ES6, a 5-seater electric coupe SUV EC6, the electric sedan ET7, and a mid-size electric sedan ET5. Nio’s aggregate deliveries since the launch of its first EV in late 2017 reached 192,838 vehicles as of Q122.
After opening its first showroom in Norway last year, Nio plans to expand further in the lucrative European EV market, with plans to enter Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark this year.
Meanwhile, Nio’s March deliveries increased 37.6% year-over-year to 9,985 vehicles. March deliveries included 163 ET7s, which Nio started delivering on March 28, 2022. Overall, the company delivered 25,768 vehicles in Q122, reflecting 28.5% year-over-year growth.
Nio will soon be launching the ES7, its first SUV model on the NT2.0 (NIO Technology 2.0) platform, with deliveries expected to commence in Q322.
UBS analyst Gong feels that while Nio’s sales volume growth has slowed with “aging products”, three new model launches in 2022 based on its NT2.0 platform could drive sales acceleration.
Gong highlighted that the UBS Evidence Lab electric vehicle consumer survey indicates improvements in Nio’s brand recognition, which provides a basis for strong sales of new products.
Consequently, Gong upgraded Nio stock to a Buy from a Hold but lowered the price target to $32 from $42, reflecting the recent trading activity.
Overall, consensus among analysts is a Strong Buy based on 17 Buys and two Holds. Given the steep decline over the past year, the average Nio price target of $44.06 suggests 103.23% upside potential from current levels.
Conclusion
Competition is heating up in the EV market and multiple headwinds are causing high volatility in Chinese EV stocks. That said, a majority of Wall Street analysts continue to be bullish about the long-term prospects of Chinese EV makers.
Year-to-date, Li Auto, Xpeng, and Nio ADRs (American Depositary Receipts) are down 14.3%, 42.5%, and 31.6%, respectively. Wall Street analysts currently see higher upside potential in Nio stock. It’s worth noting that Nio scores a “Perfect 10” on TipRanks’ Smart Score system, indicating that it could outperform market averages.
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The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) revealed that it has awarded its billion-dollar cloud computing project by splitting it among the three biggest U.S. cloud computing service providers: Amazon Web Services (AWS) of Amazon.com (AMZN), Microsoft’s Azure (MSFT), and Google’s parent Alphabet (GOOGL). The financial details of the deal were kept under wraps.
Shares of the aviation, aerospace, and defense technology company declined more than 2% at the close on Wednesday following losses in the broader market on concerns surrounding rising interest rates.
Details of the Deal
In the current era of digitization, the aircraft maker aims to digitally transform by moving software applications from data centers into the cloud for airplane designers and software developers. The move is expected to aid the company in addressing quality lapses and production issues, which, in turn, will help in the reduction of costs.
Particularly, hundreds of business applications of Boeing, which are managed in Boeing data centers will be moved to the Google cloud and will use Google’s analytic tools.
Furthermore, Amazon Web Services will be used by the aerospace company to strengthen its engineering and manufacturing processes. According to Boeing, the business awarded to Microsoft will “leverage the Microsoft Cloud and its [artificial intelligence] capabilities to update its technology infrastructure and mission-critical applications with intelligent new solutions that are data driven.”
Official Comments
Susan Doniz, Boeing’s CIO and senior VP for information technology and data analytics, said, “This represents a significant investment in the digital tools that will empower Boeing’s next 100 years. These partnerships strengthen our ability to test a system – or an aircraft – hundreds of times using digital twin technology before it is deployed.”
Wall Street’s Take
Recently, Jefferies analyst Sheila Kahyaoglu reiterated a Buy rating and price target of $270 on the stock.
Consensus among analysts is a Strong Buy based on 12 Buys and four Holds.
The average Boeing price target of $259.13 implies 43.8% upside potential. Shares have decreased 28.4% over the past year.
Investor Wisdom
TipRanks’ Stock Investors tool shows that investors currently have a Very Positive stance on Boeing, with 3.3% of investors maintaining portfolios on TipRanks increasing their exposure to BA stock over the past 30 days.
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Scientific instruments and analytical and diagnostic solutions provider Bruker Corp. (BRKR) acquired IonSense Inc., which provides Ambient Ionization (AI) sources, systems, and integrated solutions in the mass spectrometry market.
The move provides IonSense with the financial firepower to boost the development of the DART ionization source technology, while also bolstering efforts to develop applications in the applied markets.
Management Weighs In
The CEO of IonSense, Jeff Zonderman, commented, “This merger will help us to accelerate the development of DART-MS and properly resource robust applications development programs. In partnership with Bruker, we will leverage their strong presence and reputation in analytical instrumentation, and their investments in IonSense, to introduce our enabling technology to a wider customer audience at a faster pace.”
Dr. Robert Galvin, VP Applied Markets at Bruker Daltonics, added, “We believe that mass spectrometry has a broader potential in a wider range of markets than it has previously been known for. Our financial commitment to DART will ultimately enable more people to have access to the power of mass spectrometry for today’s analytical challenges.”
DART (Direct Analysis in Real-Time) is an ionization source that analyzes a range of particles without the requirement of sample chromatography prior to MS analysis. Consequently, a time-consuming step is removed, and users can identify samples at a faster pace.
Hedge Fund Activity
According to TipRanks data, Wall Street’s top hedge funds increased holdings in Bruker by 673,000 shares in the last quarter, indicating a very positive hedge fund confidence signal in the stock based on the activities of five hedge funds.
Closing Note
The move enables IonSense to channel efforts into producing applications for key markets, such as food analysis and forensics. Consequently, the company’s share of the $4 billion mass spectrometry market pie can also increase further as it reaches out to more customers.
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Meta Platforms (FB) is considering introducing virtual currencies to its family of social apps, according to a Financial Times report. The Mark Zuckerberg-led company is looking at a different approach from its shuttered blockchain-based crypto project, Diem.
Meta is looking at launching various types of virtual currencies that are internally called Zuck Bucks. One type would be “social tokens” that could be used to reward people for their contributions to Facebook groups. Another type could be “creator coins” that fans could use to reward their favorite creators on Instagram. The virtual tokens would also be part of Meta’s metaverse strategy, which also includes an NFT project.
According to the report, the so-called Zuck Bucks will be centrally controlled virtual currencies instead of being built on the blockchain like the ill-fated Diem.
Meta Looking Beyond Advertising for Revenue
The virtual currencies plan is part of Meta’s efforts to unlock additional revenue opportunities outside advertising. Although advertising has long been Meta’s primary source of revenue, the business has come under a variety of challenges, including competition from TikTok and the like. Apple’s (AAPL) privacy changes that make it difficult to track people’s activities across apps have also come as a blow to Facebook’s advertising business.
In seeking alternative revenue opportunities, Facebook is also considering launching a lending service along with the virtual tokens, according to the report. The company is particularly looking at providing small business loans. About 200 million small businesses have Facebook profiles.
Wall Street’s Take
On April 5, UBS analyst Lloyd Walmsley reiterated a Buy rating on Meta Platforms with a price target of $300, which indicates 34.35% upside potential.
The Street is cautiously optimistic about the stock with a Moderate Buy consensus rating. That’s based on 32 Buys versus 13 Holds, and one Sell. The average Meta Platforms price forecast of $325.60 implies 45.8% upside potential to current levels. Shares have declined 34% year-to-date.
Blogger Opinions
TipRanks data shows that financial blogger opinions are 90% Bullish on FB, compared to a sector average of 69%.
Key Takeaway for Investors
With about 4 billion monthly active users and millions of businesses across its apps, Meta has a massive potential market for the financial services it is planning to launch. However, with the failure of Diem despite all the efforts put into it, there can be no guarantee that Meta will be successful in its latest financial services efforts.
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Murphy Oil Corporation (NYSE: MUR) raised its quarterly dividend by 17% to $0.175 per share, which equates to an annual dividend of $0.70 per share.
Murphy Oil Corp. is a holding company engaged in the exploration and production of oil and natural gas. It operates through the Exploration and Production and Corporate and Other segments.
Following the announcement, shares of the company increased 1.6% on April 6 and traded close to its 52-week high at $40.52. Notably, shares of the company have gained over 135% in the past 12 months.
The dividend is payable on June 1 to shareholders on record as of May 16. The annual dividend of $0.70 per share now reflects a dividend yield of 1.7%.
Wall Street’s Take
Last week, Mizuho analyst Vincent Lovaglio increased the price target on Murphy Oil to $58 (43.14% upside potential) from $42 and reiterated a Buy rating on the shares.
Based on the increase in expected U.S. unconventional oil volume growth and the resulting expected increase in capital intensity, Lovaglio raised his long-term oil price forecast to $70 per barrel from $61, with the 2022-25 estimates higher by $16 per barrel on an average basis.
The Wall Street community is cautiously optimistic about the stock, with a Moderate Buy consensus rating based on five Buys and three Holds. The average Murphy Oil price forecast of $42.13 implies 3.97% upside potential to current levels.
Investors Weigh In
TipRanks’ Stock Investors tool shows that retail investors currently have a Very Positive stance on Murphy Oil, with a whopping 20% of investors increasing their exposure to MUR stock over the past 30 days.
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Money transfers, card payments, and digital wallets witnessed a significant boost in volume throughout the pandemic. With nationwide lockdowns in place, consumers used more of their plastic money to pay for products and services online.
One such private player, Zelle, a product of Early Warning Services LLC, has gained tremendous traction during this time, with more than 1.8 billion transactions (49% Y/Y growth) worth $490 billion (59% Y/Y growth) being processed using its network.
Early Warning Services is a fintech company owned by seven of the U.S.’s largest banks, namely JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM), Bank of America (BAC), Wells Fargo (WFC), U.S. Bancorp. (USB), Capital One Financial (COF), PNC Financial (PNC) and Truist Financial (TFC).
Why do Banks Want to Stage Zelle Against V & MA?
Undoubtedly, Visa (V) and Mastercard (MA) are the two biggest players in the card processing space. Merchant banks earn fee income each time a customer pays using the cards, amounting to billions of dollars. These fees, however, are decided by the payment networks, Visa and Mastercard, which also cut a small fee before passing it on to banks.
Zelle also offers similar services to banks along with offering different financial solutions related to deposit and checking accounts, payments, and identity checks.
A Wall Street Journal report explains that a few of the owner banks, including BAC and WFC, are contemplating extending Zelle’s network services to the point-of-sale counter. This will eliminate the payment cut by networks like Visa and Mastercard from the channel and also ensure that banks get a free hand in deciding the fees charged, without their influence.
However, JPM executives argue that this isn’t the right time to expand Zelle’s presence, and officials at USB and COF are undecided yet. JPM’s hesitance stems from frauds on the Zelle app, which is a victim of rising scams. The bank insists that the owners first ensure full protection of the customer’s money before expanding it into mainframe retail.
In the meantime, some banks are already pursuing retailers to launch a pilot of the Zelle payment network for retail transactions. However, to launch the Zelle network nationwide across multiple banks would require a vote from all of Zelle’s owners.
Zelle also offers small businesses to receive money through its network. This segment saw a massive 162% year-over-year growth in 2021. Additionally, three banks are also pursuing a project whereby consumers can use Zelle to make rent payments to known large property managers. Should this launch be successful, it could create a huge opportunity for Zelle as a first mover in the space of rent payments, which has been a lucrative but difficult segment for card networks to cater to.
Analysts’ View
In a recent Card Issuer & Networks industry report, Wells Fargo analyst Donald Fandetti noted that card issuers Visa and Mastercard remain the key beneficiaries of the rising inflationary scenario.
Moreover, based on both companies’ exposure to Russia and Ukraine, the analyst lowered the estimates for both V and MA to the same effect. However, Fandetti said, “We remain constructive on the stocks as border re-openings will boost travel, plus we see other catalysts such as less competitive concerns, pricing, and rotation.”
Turning to Visa, the biggest player in the industry, Fandetti reiterated a Buy rating on the stock with a price target of $280, which implies 27.8% upside potential to current levels.
The other analysts on the Street also have a Strong Buy consensus rating on the V stock with 16 Buys and three Holds. The average Visa price target of $273.18 implies 24.7% upside potential to current levels, at the time of writing. Notably, its stock has remained almost immune to the market sell-off year-to-date as well as over the past year.
Concluding Thoughts
Why the big fight to capture the payments market? According to Statista, in 2023, Visa is set to record a whopping $5.09 trillion in purchase volumes, followed by Mastercard with $2.27 trillion. This signifies the sheer size of the transaction processing market and its indisputable attractiveness.
If large U.S. banks get a hold on the segment through Zelle, they will become the most powerful players in the finance world and have the most dominating influence on the economy.
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On April 1, 2022, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Matthew J. Burger, deputy commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, presented the Distinguished Flying Cross medals to Lt. Col. Dominic Calderon, 1st Lt. Kyle Anderson and Master Sgt. Silva Foster, from the 301st Airlift Squadron, and Senior Airman Michael Geller of the 517th Airlift Squadron. Also recognized during the ceremony was Staff Sgt. Dennis Gonzales-Furman, of the 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base Charleston, S.C. Gonzales-Furman served as the aircrew’s flying crew chief during their mission in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force video by: Dennis Santarinala)
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GRAPHIC: Officers race to save 4-year-old who survived 6-story fall
Published: Apr. 7, 2022 at 11:19 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
NEW YORK (CNN) - A four-year-old New York boy who fell six stories from an apartment window Tuesday is listed in stable condition.
The New York Police Department released dramatic bodycam video of officers rushing to help the boy after the fall from a sixth-floor apartment window in the Bronx.
Police say he was alert and conscious after the fall.
Officers did not wait for an ambulance to arrive and rushed him to Lincoln Hospital in a squad car where he was immediately met by EMTs.
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Nicki Minaj has admitted that her every move being criticized gave her anxiety.
“I think when I was younger, my more natural state was to be more confident. But I think when you’re a woman and you’re in the public eye all the time if you’re not careful you can become less confident because you’re being constantly scrutinized,” she admitted to ‘The Late Late Show” host James Corden while taking part in the Carpool Karaoke segment.
“I just don’t think it’s natural. It’s not natural for a human being to feel like everyone’s critiquing them.”
The 39-year-old star says she feels an “enormous sense of peace” when she switches off from the outside world and stays off social media.
“I had this amazing sense of freedom because nobody gave a s— about what I was doing. Like, I could get away with anything,” she continued.
“And then it goes from that to the complete, complete opposite. If I blink my eye wrong, they’ll have a story made up about why I blinked my eye that way.
“Whenever I am off of social media and I take that s— off my phone, I have just this enormous sense of peace. And then you realize what really matters.”
Minaj became a first-time mom in Spetmeber 2020 to a son, who she refers to as Papa Bear.
And the rapper – who had her little boy with husband Kenneth Petty – says being a mom also brings her peace as she is “magically in love.”
“[Motherhood] plays a huge part [in feeling peace],” Minaj added.
“It doesn’t matter what is going on … when I look at my son, I’m just magically in love. He just makes me laugh, makes me smile, makes me happy. He’s just so cute and cuddly.
“I rap and sing to him all the time. I just make up melodies all day.”
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Half of Americans aren’t currently living a lifestyle they consider healthy, according to new research.
The survey of 2,000 general population respondents found 53% don’t consider their lifestyle “healthy,” and the same number don’t feel capable of improving their health.
Respondents were split by their current household income, and results revealed those with a lower income were more likely to agree with this sentiment.
Of those with an HHI of $30–60K, about two-thirds don’t feel capable of improving their health — compared to only about half of respondents with an HHI of more than $60–100K+.
Regardless of their HHI, when asked what’s holding them back from living a healthier lifestyle, a lack of understanding topped the list — 39% don’t understand the best actions to take in order to be healthy.
Following that was being overwhelmed with different options (also 39%) and the cost (36%).
Conducted by OnePoll and commissioned by Fullscript for World Health Day, the survey looked beyond the barriers respondents are experiencing and delved into their overall health journey.
On average, respondents said they started (or expect to start) taking their health seriously at age 36 — and, in good news, 67% are currently prioritizing their health more than ever before.
When asked which areas of their health they’re focusing on, physical health came out on top (78%), followed by mindfulness/mental health (73%) and nutrition/healthy eating (65%).
But even with physical health found to be the area respondents are prioritizing most, it was also the area they found most difficult to make positive changes to.
Seventy-five percent of respondents said it was easy to make positive changes to their mental health, while 72% said the same for their nutrition. Physical health was slightly lower, with seven in 10 respondents saying it was easy to make those impactful changes.
And respondents are aware of how the different areas of their health connect: 73% recognized that improving one aspect of their health helps improve the others.
“Making sustainable lifestyle changes are essential, but can be hard,” said Jeff Gladd, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Fullscript. “While the foundation of health involves incorporating good nutrition, physical exercise, and mindfulness into a daily routine, trying to change all at once might feel overwhelming. Instead, focus on long-term health goals by making gradual efforts to generate momentum and create healthy habits that will last.”
Twenty-eight percent of respondents said they make a conscious effort to “get healthy” every day — and for many, this occurs with small steps.
In order to feel healthy, those surveyed said they’re focusing on healthy eating (43%) and regular exercise (42%), as well as taking time for themselves every day (41%).
When it comes to their health journey, respondents said they rely most on themselves (41%) — followed by their partner or spouse (38%) and their doctor (37%).
Even then, 50% would like their doctor to play a bigger role in their personal health journey.
“We believe that a person’s well-being is best guided by a practitioner who can understand their goals and offer the most achievable starting point for their health journey — therefore, we weren’t surprised to see that half of respondents would like their doctor to play a larger role in their health,” said Gladd. “Through regular care, this relationship will help guide sustainable progress, as well as support any disruptions to momentum.”
WHAT’S HOLDING RESPONDENTS BACK FROM A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE?
Not understanding the best actions to take in order to be healthy — 39%
Feeling overwhelmed with different options — 39%
Cost — 36%
Lack of time — 35%
Lack of resources — 35%
Lack of support from loved ones — 31%
WHAT STEPS ARE RESPONDENTS TAKING, IN ORDER TO FEEL HEALTHY?
Healthy eating — 43%
Regular exercise — 42%
Taking time for myself every day — 41%
Taking vitamins and/or supplements — 41%
Regular movement — 39%
Cutting back on unhealthy things (smoking, alcohol, etc.) — 39%
Seeing my doctor regularly — 39%
Meditation — 34%
Cutting back on screen time — 31%
Using a standing desk while I work — 29%
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Actor Jim Carrey is back for round two in Sonic The Hedgehog 2. Playing the persistent villain Dr. Ivo Robotnik, Carrey is set on beating Sonic (played by Ben Schwartz) at any cost. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is in theaters Friday, April 8.
Actor Jim Carrey is back for round two in Sonic The Hedgehog 2. Playing the persistent villain Dr. Ivo Robotnik, Carrey is set on beating Sonic (played by Ben Schwartz) at any cost. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 is in theaters Friday, April 8.
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Monroe School of the Performing Arts to present 'The Candy Caper'
“The Candy Caper” will be staged this weekend by the Monroe School of the Performing Arts.
Performances are set for 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the River Raisin Centre for the Arts, 114 S. Monroe St.
All tickets are $5 each. For tickets, visit https://www.riverraisincentre.org/ or call the box office at (734) 242-RRCA.
The original work was created by Dillon Sickels, who runs the school with Claire Bechard. Sickels is an actor and a theater camp instructor and is studying performing arts in college.
“The Candy Caper,” said RRCA, “is a classic who-dunnit tale about a diamond, a dance hall and friendship.”
Monroe School of the Performing Arts features middle and high school students.
The year-round school began last September, and its first performance, “Aesop’s (Oh So Slightly) Updated Fables,” was staged in November.
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Tristan Thompson – who has three-year-old True with Khloe Kardashian – was reported to have kissed “multiple women” in April 2018, shortly before the reality star gave birth. It has also been recently revealed to have fathered a child with Maralee Nichols.
The Good American co-founder has no regrets about allowing Thompson into the delivery room because their daughter will be able to look back at videos from her birth as “pure and perfect”.
Appearing on primetime ‘The Kardashians – An ABC News Special’, she told ‘Good Morning America’ host Robin Roberts: “I remember when he cheated on me right before I gave birth, and I was able to still have him in the delivery room. And so yes, it might have looked strange to the outside world, but when my daughter watches my home videos of it, those videos are going to be as pure and perfect as I was able to make them.”
Kardashian has hailed Thompson as “a great dad” but insists they are not meant to be together. “I still think he’s a great guy and he’s a great dad, he’s just not the guy for me,” she added.
Khloe and Tristan have had an on/off relationship since 2016. ‘The Kardashians’ star was looking to move in with Tristan before it was revealed that he’d fathered a child with Maralee.
“Khloe and Tristan were in a good place before the news about Maralee being pregnant came out and had plans to move in together,” an insider claimed. “Tristan has since pulled out of escrow on his house in Encino, California, that he was in the process of selling, and is no longer moving in with Khloe.”
Thompson previously apologized to Kardashian, after a paternity test revealed he fathered a child with Maralee. He admitted the reality star doesn’t deserve the “heartache and humiliation” he has caused her.
“Today, paternity test results reveal that I fathered a child with Maralee Nichols. I take full responsibility for my actions. Now that paternity has been established I look forward to amicably raising our son. I sincerely apologize to everyone I’ve hurt or disappointed throughout this ordeal both publicly and privately,” he wrote on Instagram.
“Khloe, you don’t deserve this. You don’t deserve the heartache and humiliation I have caused you. You don’t deserve the way I have treated you over the years. (sic)”
Thompson also insisted he has the “utmost respect and love” for Khloe.
“My actions certainly have not lined up with the way I view you. I have the utmost respect and love for you. Regardless of what you may think. Again, I am so incredibly sorry,” the sports star said.
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Encore session of human trafficking program today
A second session of the virtual program “Monroe County and Human Trafficking” will take place from 3 to 4 today.
The program is hosted by Monroe County Community College.
The speaker will be Trooper Tressa Duffin from the Michigan State Police, Monroe County Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition and the Southeast Michigan Trafficking and Exploitation of Children Task Force.
Duffin presented the session virtually March 17, in honor of Women’s History Month.
Earlier report:'It's everywhere': Human trafficking is even in Monroe County
“The session is a repeat of a previous event that is being presented again due to the very positive response of those who attended it initially and at the request of many who were unable to attend the first presentation,” MCCC said.
To participate in the Zoom session login to https://zoom.us/j/95383067121?pwd=U1NHVVQycjIzTlYyNk1YUFU4RHB4Zz09.
For more events at MCCC, visit https://www.monroeccc.edu/events.
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Eight MCCC robotics teams to compete in VEX World Championship
VEX competitive robotics teams that work out of the Monroe County Community College are headed to the VEX World Championship in Dallas, Texas.
The competition runs May 3-13.
Eight of the 15 teams meeting and competing this season at MCCC earned their way to the championship by varied methods.
More:Jefferson robotics reaches states for first time in a decade
Team MCCC1 VEXU punched its ticket by being the 12th-ranked team in the world in the VEXU division. Team 3547A won the VRC.HS Division at the Michigan State Championship, while Team 3547H was the Excellence Winner in the same division at that same competition.
Team 3547K took fourth in the VIQC.ES Division at the state championship, placing third in the MI Skills competition. Team 3547S took tenth on the MI skills list/elimination bracket in the VRC.MS Division at states.
Teams 3547G and 3547Y earned Organizational Invites in the VRC.HS Division, as did Team 3547R in the VIQC.ES Division.
The 2020 VEX World Championship was cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The 2021 World Championship was completed in an entirely remote format. Three MCCC teams competed in the remote competition, with one of the school's teams taking home a design award and another reaching the quarterfinals.
VEX VIRUS 3547 is a collection of student-operated teams working through multiple platforms, the center of which is a tuition free, year over year, year-round student development progression using available applied sciences and technology to provide a competitive advantage for future student successes.
Parent support and guidance are instrumental in building a successful team and providing the base of future success. Collaboration, teamwork, research, design, application, professionalism, time management and communication skills are developed and required for success.
More information can be found by contacting jeffdemaray@gmail.com or by visiting https://www.vexrobotics.com/.
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Now that the moribund Los Angeles Lakers have been mathematically eliminated from the NBA playoffs, LeBron James has the freedom to wax rhapsodic about who his dream teammates would be.
During the latest episode of his popular “The Shop” series that included his best friend-business partner Maverick Carter and hip hop superstar Rick Ross, King James told the world the two basketball players he most wants to team up with the most.
James’ first choice hardly catches anyone by surprise, and actually invokes vivid memories of Ken Griffey Jr. getting drafted by the Seattle Mariners and playing alongside his father, Ken Griffey Sr., in the early 1990s:
"He changed his name to Bronny. I didn't. I made him a Junior. But he Bronny. He Bronny to the world."#TheShopHBO | @uninterrupted pic.twitter.com/Bhq0cHEoKp
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) April 7, 2022
James’ second choice of a dream teammate may not shock basketball followers who have seen the Akron, Ohio-born megastar heap effusive praise on his fellow Akron, Ohio-born megastar. LeBron praised this particular player despite engaging in fierce championship battles against his team for four straight years from 2015-2018.
LeBron said if he could play with 1 NBA player rn, he’d choose Steph Curry 👀👀 pic.twitter.com/KO7E5qNmvt
— 🌟 (@LALeBron23) April 6, 2022
In related news, LeBron James Sr. and his wife Savannah caught their son LeBron James Jr.’s AAU game this past weekend where he dazzled his father and fans alike.
@KingJames #SavannahJames #LeBronJames #GloriaJames #ZhuriJames #Bronny #Bryce Few family photos of James Gang Enjoying Bronny & Bryce AAU games on Saturday pic.twitter.com/Z8u9KfjcPr
— ROSEY SPORTS (@ROSEMARYSPRAGG1) April 4, 2022
Check out some Bronny highlights.
Bronny James has 17 in the first half right now. 🔥🔥 @TheBattleUS @thatcalvinmai pic.twitter.com/0DbEOZDDYm
— SLAM HS Hoops (@SLAM_HS) April 2, 2022
Speaking of sons, some folks are now beginning to whisper that James’ youngest son, Bryce, is creating a Venus and Serena Williams situation where the younger might be even better than his older sibling. He is now starring at the same national power, Sierra Canyon, where Bronny made his name.
Bryce James better prospect than Bronny? – Habari Entertainment #bronny #LeBronJames https://t.co/q29G4tQ0G8
— Habari Entertainment (@Habarient) March 31, 2022
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Jefferson robotics reaches states for first time in a decade
Jefferson High School's robotics program is heading to the state finals for the first time in a decade.
TEMPEST Team 240 will compete at the For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) Robotics state finals April 13-16 at Saginaw Valley State University. The team is comprised of just nine students, the majority of whom are in their first year with the program.
More:Eight MCCC robotics teams to compete in VEX World Championship
"We've got limited resources, a shoestring budget, and the fact that they were able to build and operate this robot and qualify for states, I could not be prouder of these guys and girls," said Paul Szymanski, who co-coaches TEMPEST along with Monica Pio. "I expect them to perform as well as they have in the past, if not even a little (better). They've spent the past two weeks making improvements to the robot, on top of the reliability they've already built into the robot, trying to expand some of its features and functionalities."
Founded in 1989, FIRST is an international youth organization that operates several competitions, including the FIRST Robotics Competition. In this competition, high school students are tasked with designing, constructing and operating 125-pound robots in a game that changes annually. Teams collaborate in three-team alliances, competing against each other.
This year's game is called Rapid React, in which the robots are tasked with shooting tennis balls into low and high goals to earn points. Teams can earn more points if their robot can also traverse a series of monkey bars that are laid out in the arena.
Jefferson has had a robotics program since 1999. The current iteration, TEMPEST (To Excite More People about Engineering, Science and Technology) has been competing under Szymanski for the past two years.
Competing in the FIRST program is not cheap. The season entry fee is about $5,000 per team, and teams that earn a trip to the state finals must pay another $4,000 to compete at that level. Each team is also responsible for purchasing any and all components they require to design, construct and operate their robots.
Szymanski said his team conducts a variety of fundraisers and also reaches out to local businesses and organizations looking for sponsors or other assistance. Any and all help is always appreciated.
"This is not just a school club, school event," Szymanski said. "These students are very active in their community. They fundraise for every single component for the robot and competitions in the past. ... Above all, they've already performed so well and I could not be prouder of these students.
"They are my heroes."
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Citizens speak on Monroe County animal control issues during commissioner meeting
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office says it will take comments made by citizens at Tuesday's county commissioners meeting into account as it continues to evaluate operations at the Monroe County Animal Control Shelter.
County residents spoke both for and against Monroe County Animal Control in a public comment session that lasted about 45 minutes Tuesday. The sheriff's office is conducting a full audit and assessment of its Animal Control division following recent allegations that three dogs at the shelter were being neglected.
The sheriff's office released a press release last Tuesday saying that, on March 25, it was made aware of a social media post commenting on two dogs that are being held in the shelter due to a pending court case. The post stated the pets were neglected and one was suffering from weight loss, but the sheriff's office refuted this claim in its statement.
The statement also references a second incident that the sheriff's office says it was notified of on March 28, in which another dog in the shelter's care reportedly bit the metal bars of their kennel, causing injury to the animal. This claim is also refuted in the press release.
Following notification of the concerns, Monroe County Sheriff Troy Goodnough reportedly assigned Captain Julie Massengill to Animal Control to complete a full audit and assessment of shelter operations.
"The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office appreciates and values the communication and dialog from citizens at the Monroe County Board of Commissioners meeting Tuesday evening," Goodnough said Wednesday in a statement to the Monroe News. "Each point raised will be added to the task list for evaluation. Rest assured we are committed to ensuring the pets at the Monroe County Animal Shelter are safe, happy and healthy."
Several individuals who identified themselves as volunteers at the shelter told the county commissioners Tuesday that the facility is poorly operated, ill-equipped, and unsanitary, and that the animals in its care are suffering as a result. They called for the commissioners to order an independent investigation of the shelter in conjunction with the sheriff's office's audit and assessment.
"Despite countless volunteers offering their energy, their creativity, their resources and their time, they were turned down by those in charge and the animals at the shelter are being failed by those in charge," said Cole Bean who said they have volunteered at the shelter for about a year. "...Anyone can visit the shelter for 20 minutes and think 'Oh, what a great job. Everyone is so nice here and the front is so clean.' But I challenge anyone saying that to actually spend hours there every week, try to clean and volunteer, and you'll see the situation the animals are in."
But just as many individuals defended the shelter and its staff, saying that they are doing the best they can with what resources they have.
"...The people who are volunteering are very much appreciated," said Nicole Galimberti. "But they have to sit back and (gain) a more realistic perspective of shelter life. There's no perfect shelter, there's no no-kill shelter, (it) is never going to be that way... The volunteers that want to come back that are emotionally attached, it's appreciated, but you also have to understand that that's just how it is sometimes..."
Trina Stillwagon, President and General Manager of Monroe Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) lauded Sheriff Goodnough's open-door policy, and urged both the concerned citizens and the commissioners to sit down and listen to each other rather than make any rash decisions.
"...We now have a sheriff in this county that actually gives access to people," Stillwagon said. "People have access to him. Nothing gets changed if that doesn't come. For that, I'm here to say thank you, Sheriff Goodnough, and to say he deserves some support here, and for us to not make rash judgements..."
The commissioners did not take any action toward calling for an independent investigation, instead voicing support for Goodnough and the process he's created to evaluate the shelter.
"I would just like to thank Sheriff Goodnough for being in open communication with us during the issues at Animal Control," said Commissioner Greg Moore. "I'm sure those things are going to be taken care of, and I know Commissioner (Mark) Brant (chairman of the county board) is on top of it as well and will keep us all informed."
"I know the sheriff will do a great job getting it straightened out," added Commissioner David Hoffman. "We're in good hands with that guy out there as sheriff."
Volunteer Schalan Martin said she's seen improvements since Massengill has been at the shelter conducting her evaluation, which Martin says proves to her that things can change for the better.
"I will commend our sheriff: when he became aware of what was going on, he did send out Julie Massengill," Martin said. "I don't want to accept the fact that this will be how it is, because last weekend it was running correctly, so I know the staff does have the potential do so, but only if a fire is lit under them. Why does it have to come to social media for that to happen? I don't agree with Facebook slander or any of that, but I feel like the change has been brought since then so I will be thankful..."
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Melissa Ingram is the SVP, Multicultural Networks and Strategy and the top executive at UP Entertainment, where she is responsible for driving the growth and success of AspireTV, Cine Romántico and other multicultural brands from UP Entertainment. From Ingram’s lead, AspireTV is impressively almost entirely run by female executives and women in leadership in every one of their departments.
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Nissan’s all-new 2022 Frontier Pro-X Crew Cab 4×2 is an authentic midsize truck loaded with personality.
Nissan’s truck heritage is over 60 years strong. When they built the all-new Frontier midsize truck they had in mind the everyday person who was in need of the “right-sized” pickup truck. The Frontier is that truck.
“It’s a truck in every sense of the word, with a true personality unlike any other — a complete package of capability, drivability, comfort, technology and style. The all-new Frontier is a truck you’ll feel proud to have in your driveway — and everywhere you go,” said Jared Haslam, vice president, product and services planning, Nissan U.S.
The overall aesthetic of the 2022 Frontier was upgraded. From the new massive front grille and chiseled hood to its wider, elevated stance. The 2022 Frontier has the look and feel of a full-size truck. If you are looking for a more aggressive look opposed to the basic model, Nissan offers other available trims such as the specially-equipped 4×4 as well as the Pro-4x.
This week’s test-driven model was the Pro-X Crew Cab 4×2 automatic V6. A handsome truck loaded with plenty of comfort and convenience features making it more than an exceptional truck.
Glacier White accented with painted Pro Alloy Wheels and 17-inch All-Terrain tires. Underneath, the truck is supported by off-road shocks and rear suspension stabilizer. To make a profound statement, the Frontier PRO-X also features LED headlamps, LED Daytime Running Lights, LED fog lights and Lava Red grille accents.
For a mid-size truck, the Frontier Pro is a work horse. Overall performance is exceptional. Under the hood is a 310 horsepower 3.8-Liter V6 engine. The Pro-X also offer options for off-road style step rails, bed access package and pro convenience package. The pro convenience package includes spray-in bedliner, 120-volt outlets in the bed and rear center console.
Drivers will also find comfort and convenience on the interior of the Frontier. Technology is everywhere inside the 2022 Frontier. Standard features include Apple Carplay, Android Auto, Bluetooth hands-free phone system with streaming and voice recognition.
Ultimately, what makes the Frontier a midsize truck worth taking notice is its price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail base price starts around $34,240. The test-driven model, the Pro-X Crew Cab with added options, is reasonably priced at $44,220.
Nissan’s all-new 2022 Frontier Pro-X Crew Cab 4×2 is an authentic midsize truck loaded with personality. It’s a truck built for not only a workweek of hauling and delivering around the city but it is a great truck for a weekend off-road trip too.
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Prolific filmmaker and TV show producer Lee Daniels admits he was flummoxed by the sensationalized Jussie Smollett arrest, trial and conviction because that person doesn’t resemble the “boy that I cast” and the “boy that I love.”
Smollett, 39, was well into his 30’s when he was cast to play the middle son in the blockbuster series “Empire,” but maintains his boyish looks as far as Daniels is concerned. Daniels confessed on the Fox Soul show “Turnt Out with Ts Madison” that he was traumatized and angered by the entire imbroglio.
“I was [angry]. I was confused,” said Daniels, admitting that he doesn’t know to this day what really transpired in January 2019. While he said the whole episode has created an emotional wound that’s “too painful to talk about,” Daniels said he’s siding with Smollett.
“He says it didn’t happen so I have to believe him because he says it didn’t happen,” Daniels told Madison.
“I have to believe because that’s the boy that I cast and that’s the boy that I love,” Daniels added. When the award-winning and critically-acclaimed director was asked if he cried over the situation, Daniels responded quickly that he sobbed “like a b—-.”
As pop culture now knows, Smollett was convicted on five out of six felony charges of disorderly conduct related to orchestrating a faux beatdown and then perjuring himself repeatedly in an affidavit and in court. He was sentenced to 150 days in the Cook County, Illinois, jail, 30-months on probation, and required to pay a $25K fine and $120K in restitution to the city of Chicago. Smollett was granted release pending his appeal after overwhelming public support.
Check out a brief clip below:
Lee Daniels says “I have to believe him”, as he talks Jussie Smollett hate crime scandal (🎥 @therealtsmadison) pic.twitter.com/nl7k7EWmyP
— BACKUP ACCOUNT (@JasmineBrandTHE) April 6, 2022
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Fans, pundits and his fellow celebs are waiting with bated breath to find out what sanctions Will Smith will face for the slap heard around the world.
Smith — who recently resigned from the academy after smacking Chris Rock at the Oscars — will now face a hearing on April 8, rather than on April 18, as was originally planned.
In a memo sent by academy president David Rubin — which has been obtained by People — it’s been confirmed that the process has been brought forward in light of Smith’s resignation.
The president also acknowledged that “suspension or expulsion are no longer a possibility and the legally prescribed timetable no longer applies” under California law and the academy’s own Standards of Conduct. “It is in the best interest of all involved for this to be handled in a timely fashion,” Rubin said.
The academy announced plans to launch a formal review into Smith’s behavior shortly after the Oscars. The statement read: “We have officially started a formal review around the incident and will explore further action and consequences in accordance with our Bylaws, Standards of Conduct and California law.”
However, Smith — who won the Best Actor award for his starring role in King Richard — subsequently resigned from the academy.
“I have directly responded to the academy’s disciplinary hearing notice, and I will fully accept any and all consequences for my conduct. My actions at the 94th Academy Awards presentation were shocking, painful, and inexcusable. The list of those I have hurt is long and includes Chris, his family, many of my dear friends and loved ones, all those in attendance, and global audiences at home. I betrayed the trust of the academy. I deprived other nominees and winners of their opportunity to celebrate and be celebrated for their extraordinary work. I am heartbroken,” said the statement from Smith.
“I want to put the focus back on those who deserve attention for their achievements and allow the academy to get back to the incredible work it does to support creativity and artistry in film. So, I am resigning from membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and will accept any further consequences the board deems appropriate. Change takes time and I am committed to doing the work to ensure that I never again allow violence to overtake reason,” Smith said in his statement.
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More than half of Americans don’t know the names of all four of their grandparents, new research suggests.
A recent survey of 2,113 U.S. adults, including 1,911 from the top 10 Nielsen DMAs and 202 from Salt Lake City, found that there is a massive knowledge gap in more recent family history.
Knowledge of past generations varied by city, as 66% of Bostonians said they can name all of their grandparents, compared to only 26% of those in Philadelphia.
Conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Ancestry, the survey also found that only 4% could name all eight of their great-grandparents.
When it came to knowing the most about their family history, seventy-five percent of people in Salt Lake City said they feel knowledgeable (75%) compared to 46% of those in Philadelphia sharing that sentiment.
Despite the knowledge gap, most respondents expressed interest in learning more about their family history (66%). In particular, over half (51%) want to know stories about when their ancestors were young and what their life was like at the time.
Most people said they know the bulk of their family history from parents (43%) or grandparents (40%) relaying stories.
“Listening to family stories is a great starting point to learn about your family’s past, but some details can get lost as they are passed down for generations,” said Crista Cowan, Corporate Genealogist at Ancestry. “Digging deeper into records, such as census records, can help fill in the gaps and add rich historical context about more recent family history.”
On April 1, the 1950 U.S. Census was made public. Ancestry is indexing the records state by state to make them searchable for everyone for free. The 151 million newly released records will provide key details about more recent generations.
With the release of the 1950 U.S. Census records, people are most interested to learn their ancestors’ employment details, including salary, status and hours worked (38%) and occupations (35%), followed by names (34%) and ages (34%).
“It’s exciting that younger generations now have the opportunity to learn more about family members they know, like parents and grandparents,” said Cowan. “The 1950 Census provides a fascinating look at an era in our collective history, marking the first time baby boomers appear in a U.S. census. The real magic happens when you discover a more complete picture of not only what your family member’s life was like at a moment in time, but also how it had changed over the decades.”
WHAT DO PEOPLE WANT TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR FAMILY HISTORY?
Stories of their ancestors when they were young/what their life was like at a moment in time – 51%
Ancestors’ connection to historical events – 46%
Where their last name comes from and/or what it means – 42%
Hardships their ancestors went through/overcame – 41%
Regions/countries their ancestors came from – 40%
The street/neighborhood their ancestors lived in – 38%
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Arrest made after man stabbed to death in Murfreesboro, motive yet to be discovered
Homicide detectives arrested a man they believe stabbed his roommate to death and left his lifeless body inside their rented condo, Murfreesboro police reported Thursday.
The victim, 27-year-old Ryan Wolcott, was found by another roommate inside their University Commons condo on Old Lascassas Road around 3:25 p.m. Wednesday (April 6). Wolcott had been stabbed multiple times.
Police charged 34-year-old Allister Jennings with first-degree murder.
Estwick:Explaining our fairly new public safety coverage standards
Other crime news:Police search for man accused of Sunday shooting of Rigoberto Riso Hernandez
Detectives are still investigating to determine a motive, according to the press release from Murfreesboro Police Department spokesperson Larry Flowers.
Jennings is being held at the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center on a $750,000 bond. A hearing is set for May 4 in Rutherford County General Sessions Court.
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Cook Your Catch Dining
There are endless places for pier fishing, surf fishing, and charter fishing trips in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. To truly enjoy the angling experience, local chefs at any of several eateries will turn your catch into a restaurant-caliber meal.
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David Zaslav names new leadership team for Warner Bros. Discovery
Discovery CEO David Zaslav on Thursday announced the leadership team for Warner Bros. Discovery, the new company that will be formed when Discovery and WarnerMedia officially merge in coming days. Zaslav will be the CEO of the newly-combined company.
Why it matters: The news comes the day after most of WarnerMedia's executive team announced their departures. Zaslav is elevating most of his own team to new roles, although a few key figures from WarnerMedia will stay on, including HBO content chief Casey Bloys and Warner Bros. chair Toby Emmerich.
Here's a full list of the new leadership team:
- Kathleen Finch, who previously oversaw Discovery's lifestyle brands, will oversee more than 40+ cable networks of the combined company in a newly created role of chairman and chief content officer, US Networks Group. She'll continue to oversee Discovery's lifestyle networks.
- Jean-Briac "JB" Perrette, who previously served as President & CEO of Discovery Streaming & International, will be CEO and President, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Streaming and Interactive Entertainment, running the company's streaming businesses, including Discovery+ and HBO Max.
- David Leavy, Zaslav's longtime communications chief, will be chief corporate affairs officer of the combined company, overseeing corporate relations, global government relations and public policy, corporate marketing, global communications, corporate research, events and social responsibility.
- Chris Licht, a longtime CBS executive and friend of Zaslav's, was chosen to lead CNN Worldwide, succeeding Jeff Zucker, last month.
- Gunnar Wiedenfels, Discovery's longtime chief financial officer, was previously named chief financial officer of the newly-combined company.
- Channing Dungey will continue as chairman of Warner Bros. Television Group.
- Casey Bloys will continue as chief content officer of HBO & HBO Max.
- Toby Emmerich will continue as chairman of Warner Bros. Pictures Group, overseeing Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, DC-based films and Warner Bros. Feature Animation.
- Adria Alpert-Romm, previously Discovery's chief people and culture officer, will continue to serve as chief people and culture officer of the newly-combined company.
- Bruce Campbell, previously Discovery's chief development, distribution and legal officer at Discovery, will assume the new role of chief revenue and strategy officer, overseeing US advertising sales, distribution revenue and content licensing; global corporate development and strategy; global streaming platform agreements; and the company’s legal affairs.
- Lori Locke, previously Discovery's chief accounting officer, will serve as chief accounting officer of the new company, reporting to Wiedenfels.
- Gerhard Zeiler, formerly the head of international at WarnerMedia, will serve as president of international at the combined company.
- Savalle Sims, previously Discovery's general counsel, will be general counsel of the new company.
Be smart: Many of these executives have worked alongside Zaslav for many years, including Leavy, who has been with Discovery for more than two decades, and Campbell, who has been with Discovery since 2007. Sims and Perrette have both been with Discovery since 2011.
- A few names were noticeably absent from the list. Jon Steinlauf, Discovery's chief U.S. advertising sales officer, wasn't named, nor was Avi Saxena, Discovery's chief technology officer for direct-to-consumer.
Between the lines: Several WarnerMedia executives announced their departures Wednesday ahead of the new leadership being named, including CEO Jason Kilar, CFO Jennifer Biry, human resources chief Jim Cummings, HBO Max EVP Andy Forssell, CRO Tony Goncalves, communications chief Christy Haubegger, general counsel Jim Meza, CTO Richard Tom and Chairp and CEO of WarnerMedia's Studios and Networks Group Ann Sarnoff.
What's next: The company will name a new chief diversity, equity and inclusion officer at a later date.
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Fairchain wants to shake up the art market
The art market is notorious for its opacity and confidentiality. That makes it effectively impossible to track artworks in a way that ensures their authenticity — and also creates insurmountable difficulties for anybody trying to get artists paid when their work goes up in value.
What we're watching: A new startup called Fairchain aims to change all that.
How it works: Fairchain is setting itself up as an art-world clearinghouse that artists, collectors, and galleries can trust with highly confidential information about the price and ownership of artworks.
- Artists use Fairchain to generate a digital certificate of authenticity without which the artwork is worthless. The certificate can only be transferred to a new owner if that person signs a contract promising the artist a royalty payment — normally 10% or less — on all future resales.
- When the artwork is resold, the buyer only receives the all-important certificate of authenticity after they've signed the contract and the royalty payment has been made, normally via Fairchain.
- Fairchain needs to know the identity of the buyer and the amount that the work sold for, but that information is kept strictly confidential. Max Kendrick, Fairchain's CEO, tells Axios even he doesn't have access to it.
Between the lines: Fairchain makes use of the immutability of the ethereum blockchain to generate an unforgeable chain of provenance all the way back to the artist's studio. The digital certificate of authenticity will not, however, reveal the identity of previous owners, nor how much they paid for the work.
- The certificate comes with high-resolution photographs of the front and back of the work, making it much easier for an appraiser to determine whether a piece is authentic.
The intrigue: Dealers in general dislike any system that institutionalizes knowledge they used to have to themselves, or that might make it harder to sell a work. Some smaller gallerists, however, have embraced Fairchain because it allows them to bake in a small resale royalty for themselves, along with the artist.
- Parts of the system can theoretically be circumvented: Buyers and sellers could conspire to lie about the value of a transaction, for instance. But the whole point of Fairchain, per Kendrick, is in large part to create "social expectations and norms" around paying artists when works are resold.
The bottom line: It's very early days yet, but Fairchain contracts already accompany works by artists including Eric Fischl, Marilyn Minter, and Duke Riley.
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McConnell: "I have complete confidence in Justice Thomas"
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) on Thursday defended Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' decision to not recuse himself despite wife Ginni Thomas' activism to overturn the 2020 election.
Driving the news: "I have complete confidence in Justice Thomas ... I have total confidence in his judgment, about when he should sit," McConnell told Axios' Jonathan Swan.
- "Justice Thomas has had a 30-year distinguished career on the Supreme Court and nobody's questioned his standards his ethics," McConnell said, adding that "spouses are not members of Congress."
- "The Supreme Court itself decides when it's appropriate to recuse. I have total confidence, not only in Justice Thomas but the other Supreme Court justices to make the decision themselves as to when they should recuse from a case."
State of play: McConnell last month condemned calls by some Democrats for Thomas to recuse himself amid revelations about his wife's activism, calling it a "new and inappropriate pressure campaign."
Go deeper: McConnell pressed on contradiction with Trump and moral red lines
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Khosla bulks up plant protein startup with $15M
Leaft Foods, a plant-based protein maker out of New Zealand, raised $15 million in Series A funding led by Khosla Ventures, the company tells Axios exclusively.
Why it matters: Khosla Ventures' position as a leading force in biotech could expand to dominate the nascent but growing alternative protein industry.
Driving the news: Leaft Foods' $15 million Series A funding is the startup's first time taking on outside capital, save for government grants.
- Memphis Grizzlies player Steven Adams, the New Zealand tribal Ngāi Tahu New Economy Fund and the ACC Climate Change Impact Fund also participated in the round. Leaft declined to disclose the valuation with the round.
How it works: Leaft Foods makes a protein powder using RuBisCo, a protein commonly found in leafy green plants.
- Leaft makes a sort of "juice" out of the plants, processes the juice to remove individual components and dries the protein into powder that is packaged for direct consumer sales.
State of play: Protein powders have traditionally been sourced from beef components and have a large corresponding carbon footprint.
Yes, but: Plant-based and alternative proteins have gained popularity among users in the U.S, signaling the appetite is there for an alternative.
Between the lines: Leaft co-founder Dr. John Penno tells Axios that the startup is focusing on getting its initial protein powder product into customers' hands, but didn't shrug off working with other food manufacturers in the future to incorporate the protein into other food products.
- "People in the food industry know about [RuBisCo] but no one has figured out how to commercialize it," Penno says.
💭 Our thought bubble: Consumers are fickle, and the supplement market is rife with snake-oil cure-alls that have left many people skeptical in trying new products. Leaft will have to deploy much of its recently raised capital to convince customers it's worth a shot.
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Scoop: Creator economy-focused SamCart raises $85 million
SamCart, a sales platform aimed at content creators, unveiled an $82 million round of funding as the company seeks to expand its business.
- Eldridge led the round, while other investors including TTV Capital, Fin VC, the George Kaiser Foundation, and eGateway Capital also joined.
Why it matters: SamCart bills itself as an "e-commerce platform for creators," but it's gearing up to look more and more like a fintech.
- "Revenue is largely subscription[-based] right now, but we're getting more and more into payments," CEO Brian Moran tells Axios exclusively.
- "We're going to be putting a lot more effort into it after this round... it's turned into a huge focus of ours," he said.
Context: The so-called creator economy boomed amid the pandemic as individuals — bored from lockdowns or hustling to find a second source of income — turned into single-person businesses.
- As a result, a whole new host of consumer-like startups have popped up seeking to make businesses of one feel like they have the support of a larger team.
- Found, a banking startup for so called "solopreneurs," raised $60 million. LTK, a marketplace for advertisers to match with influencers, gained a $2 billion valuation last year.
Yes, but: Pandemic-fueled trends have slowed more recently and competition from incumbents like Shopify has increased.
- Moran says, at least for now, his company has not seen a slowdown and is still in high-growth mode, with plans to go from 95 heads to 200 by the end of the year.
How it works: SamCart's allows creators to build point-of-sale webpages to more effectively sell their goods and services via for example cross-selling and upselling.
- While the company allows its solopreneurs to sell any kind of goods, its users skews toward digital products, with SamCart offering specialized templates for online courses and eBooks.
What's next: Last year, payments totaled about 14.5% of the company's revenue mix. This year, it's projecting 26.6%.
- It works with several payments processors, though Stripe is its largest by volume. SamCart charges its payment processor a referral fee for bringing them new customers.
- Meaning the more each customers sell, the higher SamCart's revenue as well.
- The company, which says it has dealt with over $2.2 billion in payments to date, is also planning to launch its own white-label payment processing solution — SamPay— allowing the company to move away from a referral model and increase its payments revenue.
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