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Prices for food commodities like grains and vegetable oils reached their highest levels ever last month because of Russia's war in Ukraine and the “massive supply disruptions” it is causing, the United Nations said Friday.
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said its Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in international prices for a basket of commodities, averaged 159.3 points last month, up 12.6% from February. As it is, the February index was the highest level since its inception in 1990.
FAO said the war in Ukraine was largely responsible for the 17.1% rise in grains, including wheat and others like oats, barley and corn. Russia and Ukraine together account for around 30% and 20% of global wheat and corn exports, respectively.
While predictable given February's steep rise, “this is really remarkable,” said Josef Schmidhuber, deputy director of FAO's markets and trade division. “Clearly, these very high prices for food require urgent action.”
The biggest price increases were for vegetable oils: the vegetable oil price index rose 23.2%, driven by higher quotations for sunflower seed oil. Ukraine is the world's leading exporter of sunflower oil.
“There is, of course, a massive supply disruption, and that massive supply disruption from the Black Sea region has fueled prices for vegetable oil," Schmidhuber told reporters in Geneva.
More “well behaved prices” were the ingredients for rice pudding, he said: rice, dairy and sugar.
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KIGALI, Rwanda (AP) — Rwandans have begun a solemn commemoration of the 1994 genocide in which more than 800,000 Tutsi and moderate Hutu who tried to protect them were killed.
President Paul Kagame on Thursday laid a wreath at a memorial site where more than 250,000 people are buried in the capital, Kigali. The ceremony marked the beginning of a week of somber events.
Kagame said he opposes any attempts to rewrite the history of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. The killings were perpetrated by extremist Hutu over a period of 100 days.
Some rights groups have accused Kagame’s soldiers of carrying out some killings during and after the genocide in apparent revenge, but Rwandan authorities strongly deny this allegation.
Kagame said that his group had shown restraint in the face of genocide.
“Imagine people being hunted down day and night for who they are. Also imagine if those of us who were carrying arms, if we had allowed ourselves to pursue those who were killing our people indiscriminately,” he said. “First of all, we would be right to do so. But we didn’t. We spared them. Some of them are still living today, in their homes, villages. Others are in government and business.”
Kagame, who is widely credited with stopping the genocide, has become a polarizing figure over the years as his critics accuse him of leading an authoritarian government that crushes all dissent. But he is also praised by many for presiding over the relative political stability allowing Rwanda’s economy to grow.
The mass killing of the Tutsi was ignited on April 6 when a plane carrying President Juvénal Habyarimana was shot down and crashed in Kigali, killing the leader who, like most Rwandans, was an ethnic Hutu.
The Tutsi were blamed for downing the plane, and although they denied it, bands of Hutu extremists began killing them, including children, with support from the army, police and militias.
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'I wanted to attack again immediately' - Leno on 'bitter' setback of losing Arsenal place to Ramsdale
Bernd Leno has been reflecting on the “bitter” setback of losing his starting berth at Arsenal to Aaron Ramsdale, with the Germany international goalkeeper saying he wanted to “attack again immediately” after slipping out of favour.
The 30-year-old began the 2021-22 campaign between the sticks for the Gunners, but saw a direct rival acquired from Sheffield United for £24 million ($31m) and was replaced as the go-to option in the Premier League following a 5-0 defeat at Manchester City in late August.
Leno has made just one top-flight appearance since then, against Aston Villa on March 19, with Ramsdale impressing enough to nail down a spot in Mikel Arteta’s plans while also earning senior international recognition with England.
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What has been said?
Leno told GOAL and SPOX of losing his place: “It was a setback and a bitter moment. But that's sport, you have to accept that. It wasn't easy, but I couldn't feel sorry for myself, I wanted to attack again immediately.
“I don't want to say I was a pawn, but when the results aren't right, sometimes things happen quickly in football. The coach wanted to set a new impulse - and then the results came. That was bitter for me, because I had held up well before that.
“I had never experienced anything like that in my career before. But I looked ahead. My ambition is to always play, I know what I can do. I'm not 20 anymore, where I could say: 'I still have time'.”
Why was Leno dropped?
Leno has been on Arsenal’s books since 2018, taking in 125 appearances for the north London club across four seasons.
Quizzed on how the decision for him to step into a support role was communicated by Arteta, Leno said: “In the end, he said that the results weren't right and that he wanted to bring in new players. And when the results are good, it is of course logical that you don't change so much in a well-established team.
“It was clearly communicated to me that it had nothing to do with my performance and was therefore difficult to accept at first.
“I had always played well in the years before and was hardly ever injured. That hits you hard. But as I said, there's no reason to feel sorry for yourself. You have to look ahead and keep working on yourself. That's what I did.”
Will Leno leave Arsenal in 2022?
After finding game time hard to come by, and with just a little over 12 months left on his contract, it has been suggested that Leno could be on the move in the next transfer window.
He admits that a fresh start remains a possibility, saying on his future: “You can't rule anything out anyway. I'm 30 years old, so you'd think that, despite the ambition and impatience, you might be a bit more relaxed about such a topic.
“Of course, there are always approaches. But, it's about playing here. That's my first ambition. If the club plans otherwise, they have to approach me. Of course, my agency and I are keeping an eye on the situation.”
Pressed on talk of a return to Bayer Leverkusen being made, Leno said: “I read that too, but I don't know anything about it.
“They also said I would definitely want to return to my home country, but that's not true. As I said, we feel completely at home here, even if things aren't going so well for me at the moment.”
Arsenal, who remain in the hunt for a top-four finish and Champions League qualification this season, will be back in action on Saturday when taking in a home date with out-of-sorts Brighton.
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Chhattisgarh research scholar submits PhD thesis on his Parliamentarian father
Chhattisgarh research scholar submits PhD thesis on his Parliamentarian father
Raipur (Chhattisgarh): Hemchandra Jangde was curious to know about the contribution of his father, Reshamlal Jangde, a public figure, and his style of working through research work since he wanted to tell society about his father's achievements. Reshamlal Jangde who was a freedom fighter became a Member of Parliament (MP) when the first House was constituted in Independent India.
What prompted him to do research work on his father, Hemchandra Jangde replied, "When my father died in 2014, I was curious to know about his contributions to society. My father had tirelessly worked for the Dalits and oppressed classes at the local as well as state levels. Hence, I wanted to bring his contributions to the public domain as a Parliamentarian and also as a political figure."
Talking about the duration of his Ph.D. and how long will it take to complete the thesis, Hemchandra Jangde said that he started working on the subject in 2016, and in between, he became a member of the State Scheduled Tribes Commission. Due to social and political preoccupation, the project was hampered. "Then, I went to Delhi to collect information about my father's works and his writings from the Parliament Library, New Delhi. Besides, I consulted the Chhattisgarh Assembly secretariat. During Covid-19, I faced problems in getting access to the Parliament library. Somehow, I managed," he said.
"My father had a long political stint spanning from 1950 to 1991 and he became MP four times. Hence, it was a challenging task to collect all the information about him in such a short duration," he added.
What difference does he find in the yesteryears' politicians and those belonging to the present generation, to which Hemchandra Jangde, said, "My father worked selflessly for the people? He showed genuine concern for poor and needy people without expecting anything from them. But, nowadays, people have become selfish and they don't show concern for society."
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De Bruyne will need ‘right club’ to keep playing beyond the end of Man City contract
Kevin De Bruyne is open to the idea of prolonging his playing days beyond the end of his current Manchester City contract, but he is reluctant to speculate on where he could be at that point as he will need “the right club, the right challenge” in order to retain professional ambition.
That is not a problem at present, with the 30-year-old Belgium international looking to chase down more major honours in 2021-22 and add to what is already an enviable collection of medals.
He will be back for more next season, as he works on a contract through to 2025, but is wary of predicting when a distinguished career could come to a close and if he could seek another challenge away from the Etihad Stadium at some stage.
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What has been said?
Two-time PFA Player of the Year De Bruyne told Metro when quizzed on his future plans and whether he is currently at his peak: “I don’t know about my prime years.
“There is a misconception that you are past your prime at 31! I feel good and I’m playing good, so hopefully I can carry on for as long as possible.
“I have another three years on my contract here and that’s a long time. As long as I’m fit and feel happy I’ll play but it’s hard to decide now how long that will be.
“I can see myself still playing at 35, 36 but it has to be the right club, the right challenge.”
The bigger picture
De Bruyne signed his most recent contract with City in May 2021, with a two-year extension to his previous terms agreed at that stage.
He has remained a talismanic presence for the Blues since then and is fast closing in on 300 appearances for the club.
That mark will be hit before the current campaign is out, with Pep Guardiola’s side continuing to chase down silverware at home and abroad.
City continue to occupy top spot in the Premier League table, ahead of a crunch clash with Liverpool on Sunday, are into the semi-finals of the FA Cup and hold a 1-0 lead over Atletico Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final encounter.
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A new £1.2 million bridge is set to be built in in Llŷn. The preparatory work to build a new bridge over Afon Rhyd-hir on the A497 at Boduan is now underway, Gwynedd Council has said.
It comes after planning permission was granted last year for the new single-span 17 metre concrete arch bridge. The structure set to be clad with locally sourced masonry will sit to the south of the existing Pont Bodfel, which reopened last year after being shut in January 2019 due to scouring damage under the foundations.
The development will also incorporate the realignment of the approach road to the bridge, as well as improvements to the nearby Gefail y Bont junction towards Llannor to merge safely with the new route. A temporary ‘Bailey’ road bridge has been in place with traffic measures in the meantime so that vehicles have been able to travel along the A497 without the need for a long diversion.
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During the closure of the Grade II listed Pont Bodfel, options to widen the historic bridge were explored by experts, but were found to be “logistically challenging” and the Council proposed to build this new bridge instead back in October last year. The new bridge is set to be open by the beginning of summer in 2023, in time for next year's National Eisteddfod which will be held in Llŷn and Eifionydd.
Steffan Jones, Head of Gwynedd Council’s Highways and Municipal Department said: “We are very pleased that work is now starting on the new bridge to span the Afon Rhyd-hir river on the main road between Pwllheli and Nefyn. The A497 is an important strategic route for the people who live and work in this part of Gwynedd.
“The temporary closure of Pont Bodfel was not something that had been planned. However, it has offered us the opportunity to restore and safeguard the historic bridge and to develop plans for its use as a recreational route so that it will remain an important structure for years to come for walkers and cyclists. By investing in a new bridge we will be improving the traffic flow in what is a very busy route for local people as they travel to and from work.
“Of course, with the National Eisteddfod due to be located nearby in less than two years, the new bridge will also play an important part of travel plans for those planning to visit the Maes in 2023. We are grateful to everyone who has contributed to the plans for the new bridge. Pont Bodfel suffered significant structural damage caused by scouring damage under the bridge foundations.
“We did consider whether it would be possible to widen the bridge to ensure that it meets the needs of today’s traffic network. However, after discussions with Cadw and conservation officers, it became apparent that this would not be possible. Work is now getting underway on the new 17 metre concrete arch bridge with a 3 metre rise to match the height of the existing Pont Bodfel. Should everything go as planned, we expect that the new bridge will be open by the beginning of the summer 2023.”
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Pink Floyd to release first new music in 28 years in support of Ukraine
LONDON (AP) — Pink Floyd is releasing its first new music in almost three decades to raise money for the people of Ukraine, the band announced Thursday.
“Hey Hey Rise Up” features Pink Floyd members David Gilmour and Nick Mason, with vocals from Ukrainian singer Andriy Khlyvnyuk of the band BoomBox. Roger Waters, who left the band in the 1980s, is not involved.
The track features Khlyvnyuk singing a patriotic Ukrainian song from a clip he recorded in front of Kyiv’s St. Sophia Cathedral and posted on social media.
Gilmour, who performed with BoomBox in London in 2015, said the video was “a powerful moment that made me want to put it to music.”
After Russia’s invasion, Khlyvnyuk cut short a tour of the U.S. to return to Ukraine and join a territorial defense unit.
Gilmour said he spoke to Khlyvnyuk, who was recovering in a hospital from a mortar shrapnel injury, while he was writing the song. He said: “I played him a little bit of the song down the phone line and he gave me his blessing. We both hope to do something together in person in the future.”
The song is being released Friday and the band says proceeds will go to the Ukraine Humanitarian Relief Fund.
“We want to express our support for Ukraine, and in that way show that most of the world thinks that it is totally wrong for a superpower to invade the independent democratic country that Ukraine has become,” Gilmour said.
Pink Floyd was founded in London in the mid-1960s and helped forge the U.K. psychedelic scene before releasing influential 1970s albums including “The Dark Side of the Moon,” “Wish You Were Here” and “The Wall.”
Original member Waters quit in 1985, and the remaining members of Pink Floyd last recorded together for the 1994 album “The Division Bell.” After keyboard player Richard Wright died in 2008, Gilmour said he doubted Pink Floyd would perform together again.
“Hey Hey Rise Up” also features Guy Pratt on bass and Nitin Sawhney on keyboards.
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Ahmedabad, April 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit of Gujarat on April 19-20 to attend several events in different parts of the state, officials said on Friday. Prior to this visit, the PM is scheduled to address a religious gathering virtually at Ganthila village in Junagadh district on April 10.
In a statement, the Shri Umiya Mataji Temple in Ganthila village of Junagadh has said PM Modi will address people at 1:00 pm through video conferencing on the occasion of the temple's 'Maha-Patotsav' on Ram Navami, which falls on April 10. Also Read | BJP Plotting To Make Mumbai a Union Territory, Says Shiv Sena Leader Sanjay Raut.
Mata Umiya is the reigning deity of the Patidar or Patel community, and 'patotsav' is the anniversary of the consecration of the idol in the temple, also known as 'prana pratishtha'.
The temple's statement informed that members of the Patidar community would gather at the site in large numbers on April 10, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and state BJP chief CR Paatil remaining present at the venue.
As per the details shared by officials of the PM's two-day visit, Modi will inaugurate a new milk processing unit of Banas Dairy, with a capacity to process 30 lakh litres of milk per day, in Sanodar village in Deodar taluka of Banaskantha at 10 am on April 19.
From the same venue, the PM would also inaugurate some other projects of Banas Dairy, including expansion of its cheese production unit, said the facility's PRO Roopsinh Chauhan. The PM will also address nearly 1.5 lakh women cattle-rearers who deposit milk in Banas Dairy.
In the afternoon, the PM will reach Jamnagar to perform the ground breaking ceremony for the upcoming Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM), which is being established as part of an agreement between the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Union government's Ministry of Ayush. An official release by the Ministry of AYUSH said WHO Director General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will remain present on the occasion.
On April 20, the PM is scheduled to address a gathering in Khrod village near tribal-dominated Dahod district, officials said, adding that he would launch several projects from the venue, such as storm water drainage as well as integrated command and control centre for Dahod district from the venue. Later in the evening, he will inaugurate the Global Ayush Investment and Innovation Summit 2022 in Gandhinagar, said the release.
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Motorist guilty of killing two-week-old by dangerous driving
A hit-and-run driver who crashed into a pram, killing a two-week-old baby, has been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving.
Jurors at Wolverhampton Crown Court also found James Davis guilty of causing the death of Ciaran Morris by driving while uninsured.
Davis, who mounted the pavement in a BMW after colliding with another car, told his trial he blacked out and could not remember hitting Ciaran’s pram on High Street in Brownhills, near Walsall, on Easter Sunday last year.
The trial heard Davis, who had a teenage passenger, had been travelling at 67mph in a 30mph zone shortly before the fatal crash.
Following the tragedy, the 35-year-old ran off and told a passer-by he “had killed a baby and was going down for a long time”.
Opening the case against Davis last week, prosecutor James Curtis QC said: “This case concerns the tragic killing of an 18-day-old child by an act of exceptionally bad and dangerous driving by this defendant, James Davis.
“He was driving a small BMW saloon in Brownhills, Walsall – it was in a shopping area, populated by shoppers and passers-by. Driving conditions were perfect.
“Suddenly he made a manoeuvre which was to prove fatal.
“First he drifted, veered, out of his side of the road, over the centre line, and struck a car which was coming in the opposite direction, on the correct side.
“This did major damage to both cars.
“From there, the BMW swerved in a curve, on the wrong side of the road, and on to the opposite pavement, where a couple were wheeling their new baby, called Ciaran Morris.
“The car crashed into the pushchair, the pram, before hitting the wall and inevitably stopping.
“It caused fatal injuries to the head and body of that little child, who died in hospital soon afterwards despite all attempts to save him.”
The prosecutor said of Davis: “He was fully fit, and he was clear-headed enough, the Crown say, to invent what we say is a false defence.
“The Crown say there is no medical excuse for this driving at all – that is fabrication.”
During his evidence, Davis accepted reaching 67mph in a 30mph area but said he was driving within the speed limit when the crash occurred.
He told the court: “The last thing I remember was going starry-eyed. I can’t remember any of it. It’s like everything went blank.”
Davis, of Croxtalls Avenue, Walsall, will be sentenced later on Friday.
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Montenegro adopts unspecified sanctions against Russia
PODGORICA, April 8 (Reuters) - Montenegro on Friday adopted sanctions against Russia after its invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister-designate Dritan Abazovic said, without specifying what they were.
Russia is a major investor in Montenegro, a NATO member and a candidate for EU membership, and many Russians and Russian tycoons have property or yachts there.
"(Montenegro) government has adopted restrictive measures in response to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine," Abazovic said on his Twitter account, without giving details.
Montenegro, on the Adriatic coast, relies on tourists from Russia and Ukraine as major sources of revenues.
Montenegro on Thursday ordered four Russian diplomats to leave the country over violations of diplomatic norms. On March 1, Montenegro said it had joined EU sanctions against Russia, but so far has only suspended flights.
On Feb. 24, Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his troops into Ukraine on what he calls a "special military operation" to demilitarise and "denazify" Ukraine.
Ukraine and the West say Putin launched an unprovoked war of aggression. (Reporting by Aleksandar Vasovic in Belgrade and Stevo Vasiljevic in Podgorica; Editing by Nick Macfie)
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INSTANT VIEW-Canada gains 72,500 jobs in March, jobless rate falls to record low of 5.3%
TORONTO, April 8 (Reuters) - Canada's economy gained a net 72,500 jobs in March, entirely in full-time work, Statistics Canada said on Friday. The jobless rate fell to a record low of 5.3%.
Employment in the goods producing sector grew by a net 30,600 jobs, mostly in construction.
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COMMENTARY
ROYCE MENDES, DIRECTOR & HEAD OF MACRO STRATEGY AT DESJARDINS
"The solid pace of hiring reinforces our view that the Bank of Canada will act forcefully next week to quell inflationary pressures by both hiking rates 50 basis points and initiating its quantitative tightening program. Bond yields are pushing higher in the wake of the release as traders firm up bets on aggressive action from the central bank."
JIMMY JEAN, CHIEF ECONOMIST AT DESJARDINS GROUP
"We have 93,000 jobs created in the full time. So that's more than double what was expected. And remember, we are coming off a very strong month of February, we had 122,000 jobs created. So to follow up with another 93,000 jobs full time, that shows how just robust this market is. You have a two-tick decline in the unemployment rate 5.3%... We're beyond full employment. We're seeing the marking heating up, and that shows with the wage growth of 3.7%. That's a four-tick acceleration there. So those details coming in are very robust. From our perspective, it fully supports the view we have for next week for the Bank of Canada to go ahead with a 50-basis-point rate hike, and to announce the beginning of the asset purchase unwind, the cutting of the balance sheet."
DEREK HOLT, VICE PRESIDENT OF CAPITAL MARKETS ECONOMICS, SCOTIABANK
"To keep the job creation machine going is a strong plus -tighter labor markets, lower unemployment. The one fly in the ointment is wages. Month-over-month, seasonally adjusted annualized they dipped. So we've had a couple months of slightly softening wage growth but not a huge deal yet."
"On balance I don't think it is going to change anything for the Bank of Canada. I still expect (a hike of) 50 basis points next week." (Reporting by Fergal Smith and Steve Scherer Eiditing by Denny Thomas)
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Ranpreet Kaur
apr 08, 2022
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Inside Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli’s home
The Television Hall
Image: Anushka Sharma Instagram
The plush corner of the house has rich dark wood panelled walls along with wooden floors, a big TV screen and a couch. It also had a caricature sketch of the couple from their D-day
The Balcony
Image: Anushka Sharma Instagram
The beautiful balcony of this house exudes a relaxed vibe. It has wooden flooring, a glass window and a glass ledge with a view of the Arabian Sea
It is a casual and comfy place to relax and features two couches in teal colour, plants, a giant mirror and a round table
Image: Anushka Sharma Instagram
Living Area
The terrace of Virat and Anushka’s house has cemented flooring with squared tiles
The Terrace
Image: Virat Kohli Instagram
Virat and Anushka’s house also features a comfy corner that has a cosy couch with some cushions. It also has a large windowpane with a sea view
Image: Virat Kohli Instagram
The Comfy Corner
Vamika’s Play Area
Image: Virat Kohli Instagram
This cute selfie of the couple gave a glimpse of Vamika’s colourful play area which included a small bicycle and toys
Image: Anushka Sharma Instagram
Anushka and Virat have dedicated a corner to the green plants. The couple has decorated the corner of the balcony with lush greens which adds to the beauty of the house
The Green Corner
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The interiors of the house are a mix of chic and casual. It also features a wall that is decorated with beautiful photo frames
The Interiors
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This corner has some antique pieces decorating the six shelves while the round table is home to an indoor plant. The teal colour door serves as a perfect background for pics
Perfect Corner for Photography
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Anushka and Virat have made sure to make their abode a comfy place. From interiors to colours, everything has been well taken care of
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Annie Selak, Georgetown University
(THE CONVERSATION) Pope Francis apologized on April 1, 2022, to First Nations, Inuit and Métis delegations, acknowledging the harm done by residential schools in Canada and marking a crucial step in the church admitting its role in the abuse of Indigenous communities and children. Yet this apology, as important as it is, raises questions about what it means when a pope apologizes.
As a Catholic theologian who studies church authority, I’ve observed how previous papal apologies can speak for the entire church and either deny or claim responsibility.
Developments in papal apologies
It was once unthinkable for a pope to apologize, for admitting guilt would imply that the church was sinful. However, the Second Vatican Council, a gathering of bishops, cardinals, heads of religious orders and theologians that met from 1962 to 1965 and modernized the church, shifted the church’s perspective on change and instituted major reforms. It also opened the door to admitting fault.
Pope John Paul II apologized for many past errors of the church by marking March 12, 2000 as a “Day of Pardon.” In the document announcing the Day of Pardon, John Paul II said “the Church today, through the Successor of Peter, names, declares and confesses the errors of Christians in every age.”
This sent out a signal that papal apologies speak for the entire church, beyond a current pope’s personal responsibility. Just one year before, the International Theological Commission had stated that “in the entire history of the Church there are no precedents for papal apologies for ‘past wrongs.’” So, this set a significant new precedent. Christian theologian Jeremy M. Bergencalls the Day of Pardon “the most widely received instance of ecclesial repentance to date.”
Papal apologies are based on an understanding that the pope is the leader of the one, holy, Catholic and apostolic church, connected by tradition throughout time. As a result, it is possible for the pope to apologize for an event in the past when he was not pope, or perhaps not even born yet, because the church of a thousand years ago is connected to today.
When a pope apologizes, the apology often addresses the feelings of the victims, yet fails to implicate the church as responsible. Pope Benedict XVI acknowledged the pain of sexual abuse victims when he said in 2008, “I am deeply sorry for the pain and suffering the victims have endured, and I assure them that, as their pastor, I too share in their suffering.” Yet, Benedict XVI often stopped short of apologizing for the church’s cover-up.
By not admitting the church’s wrongdoing and cover-up, these apologies straddle a line of expressing regret without taking ownership and accountability. It is similar to a friend saying “I am sorry you felt that way” without claiming responsibility.
Pope Francis and apologies
Francis more often admits the church’s fault for its actions. In a 2015 speech in Bolivia, Pope Francis spoke of the “grave sins” of colonization in the Americas and said, “I humbly ask forgiveness, not only for the offense of the church herself, but also for crimes committed against the native peoples during the so-called conquest of America.”
In this apology, Francis spoke for the entire church, even though the acts of colonialism began several centuries earlier. This apology affirmed the universal nature of the church, as well as Bolivians’ unique suffering, by Francis apologizing on Bolivian soil. Evo Morales, Bolivia’s former president, responded to the apology, saying, “For the first time, I feel like I have a pope: Pope Francis.”
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From my perspective, Francis’ apology regarding residential schools walks a line between prior broad and specific apologies. He stated, “For the deplorable conduct of these members of the Catholic Church, I ask for God’s forgiveness, and I want to say to you with all my heart: I am very sorry.” In saying so, he placed a distance between himself and those “members of the Catholic Church” responsible for the abuse.
Apologies are actions
To be sure, there are those who say that actions are more important than words and that papal apologies are hollow without corresponding actions. While there are certainly actions that are necessary to repair and restore justice, I argue that it is also important to recognize that apologizing is itself an action.
The actions of a world leader such as the pope matter. Apologies are known to be one step in restorative justice. For example, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s “Calls to Action” document includes a call for an apology from the church.
Papal apologies may not say everything, but they do say something important. As the head of the Roman Catholic Church and a world leader, the pope apologizes both to the church and on behalf of the church to the world. These apologies are necessary starting points on the path to forgiveness and healing.
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Is panic buying gripping Milton Keynes again as more and more fuel pumps are reported empty each day?
Seven months after the infamous 2021 fuel shortage, diesel is once again becoming hard to find in MK.
More and more motorists are panicking as their tanks are showing empty but fuel stations have no stocks.
And the stations without diesel have begun to put up signs, warning motorists about the lack of supplies in an attempt to prevent long queues from building up
A local social media group called MK Fuel Board, set up to inform people where supplies are available in the borough, already has almost 3,000 members.
The group’s admin states: “This is a group to share information on where to get fuel, NOT to have a moan about panic buying.”
He adds: “Not everyone is panic buying, myself included, some people genuinely need fuel for work etc and find this site useful to save them time in getting what they need and not having to waste time and fuel trying to find it."
Drivers all over England have been reporting some shortages of the past week or so. However the areas most affected by diesel shortages are in the souththest of England.
But is there a real problem or are people causing the shortage by panic buying?
Certainly rising prices, changes to the rules on ‘red diesel’, and the Russia, Ukraine conflict are all having an impact on supplies.
Drivers were hit by the largest monthly spike in pump prices on record in March, despite a cut in fuel duty, according to new analysis.
The RAC said the average cost of a litre of diesel at UK forecourts rose by 22.1p to end March at 177.3p, the largest monthly spike in pump prices on record.
The increases came despite Chancellor Rishi Sunak implementing a 5p per litre cut in fuel duty on 23 March.
The RAC said the rise in pump prices was driven by surging wholesale costs caused by the war in Ukraine and drivers would have been hit by even higher prices without the cut in fuel duty.
But the prices are only part of the problem. Activists are to blame for another part.
Protestors from Just Stop Oil and Extinction Rebellion groups obstructed 10 fuel sites in the Midlands and southern England in the early hours of Friday 1 April, to stand against “expanding UK oil and gas production”.
The activists were glued on to roads, suspended on bamboo tripods, and locked on to oil drums and each other from around 4am.
ExxonMobil UK, one of the country’s largest privately owned underground oil pipeline distribution networks, said it shut down three of its terminals as a result.
This has had a knock on effect on the availability of diesel at the pumps, as fuel deliveries were delayed.
Meanwhile, the situation is exacerbating by the troubles in Ukraine.
As a result of sanctions imposed against Russia for its unlawful invasion of its neighbour, Russian-owned or flagged vessels are banned from UK ports.
The UK government has pledged to stop importing Russian diesel by the end of the year and until then, the deliveries continue, they say.
Russia supplies nearly a fifth of the UK’s diesel fuel, but with Russian vessels unable to dock, that’s made fuel deliveries a logistical nightmare.
Last month, for example, dockers in Cheshire refused to unload Russian oil transported by a German-flagged vessel.
All of the above have had an impact on the accessibility of diesel – but global demand for the fuel was spiking even before the crisis in Ukraine.
Post-lockdown soars in demand meant that many suppliers were unable to keep up with sudden increases in the use of diesel.
“Stocks of lots of fuels are relatively low, but diesel in particular, in Europe, in the US and in Asia as well,” Neil Crosby, senior oil analyst at OilX, told the BBC.
“The demand for diesel has been very strong up until the crisis, and that also contributed to that. There’s just an imbalance between supply and demand.”
A way to check if a petrol station has a good supply is to check Google Maps. Look for petrol stations near you and then click on them. This will show you how busy they are.
If a station has a large bar for the current time that means it is busy or busier than average and there is likely fuel in stock. If there is a small bar that means it is less busy than usual and could be out of fuel.
Another handy tool for checking prices is confused.com’s online checker. Select the type of fuel you need and enter your postcode and it will show the cheapest stations in your area.
Finally, another factor playing into the rising demand for forecourt diesel is the newly introduced ban on ‘red diesel’.
Red diesel is the term used for diesel that is intended for use other than as fuel in road vehicles - agricultural or construction vehicles such as tractors, excavators, cranes and some other non-road applications such as boats.
It is essentially the same as “white” diesel used in cars, but is marked with a red dye to prevent its misuse.
From April 1, red diesel became illegal for most vehicles, in a bid to promote the use of more sustainable fuels. That means that those who previously relied on red diesel are now turning to the regular fuel to continue operating vehicles and machinery – meaning more demand at the pumps.
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What an anti-climax! 'Orgasm gap' between the sexes means women have come to expect less pleasure in bed, study finds
- Academics found having fewer orgasms makes you less likely to want an orgasm
- But this affected women more than men in heterosexual relationships, they say
- The new study addresses the so-called 'orgasm gap' that's already know to exist
- Men have a greater likelihood of orgasming than women during heterosexual sex
It's already known that men climax more than women in heterosexual relationships – a phenomenon know as the 'orgasm gap'.
Now, researchers in New Jersey have found that the phenomenon affects a woman's desire to even have an orgasm in the bedroom.
The experts surveyed men and women in straight relationships about sexual satisfaction, how often they orgasm and how often they'd like to orgasm.
They not only found that the orgasm gap exists, but that women who climax less during sex have less desire for an orgasm, and less expectation of having one too.
Women who have fewer orgasms expect and desire less during sex with their partners, according to researchers in New Jersey
When men and women have more frequent orgasms in their relationship, they want and expect more orgasms.
But the opposite happens when a person climaxes less often – they start to want and expect orgasms less.
But because of the orgasm gap, women are more affected by this decreased desire and expectation than men.
The study was conducted by three researchers at Rutgers University's Department of Psychology in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
'Our expectations are shaped by our experiences, so when women orgasm less, they will desire and expect to orgasm less,' said study author Grace Wetzel, a social psychology doctoral student and 'sex educator' at Rutgers.
'If women do lower their expectations in this way, the more orgasm inequality may perpetuate in relationships.'
The experts surveyed 104 sexually active couples about how much they orgasm, the ideal amount they'd like to orgasm, their expectation for how often people should orgasm ('orgasm expectation'), and perceptions of their partner’s orgasm frequency.
Orgasm frequency affects sexual satisfaction for one's self, as well as their partner, which in turn affects sexual desire
Evidence of the orgasm gap emerged, with men climaxing more often than their female partners.
Men’s and women’s own orgasm frequency positively predicted their desire and expectation for orgasm.
In other words, the more someone – either man or woman – had an orgasm, the more they wanted and expected to orgasm in future.
What's more, men significantly underreported the size of the orgasm gap in their relationships.
The orgasm gap is just another form of 'inequality' between a man and a woman that just happens to manifest in the bedroom, the researchers argue.
'A cycle of orgasm inequality within relationships may be perpetuated when women who experience less frequent orgasms lower their desire and expectation for orgasm,' they say in their study, published in the journal Sex Roles.
'Sex educators, activists, and therapists should work to improve entitlement to sexual pleasure and orgasm, particularly for women who wish to increase their orgasm frequency.'
Research into the orgasm gap goes back more than half a century – Sexual Behavior in the Human Female (1953) by Alfred Kinsey et al. made several observations including 'differences in frequencies of orgasm' between unmarried US men and women.
It found 36 per cent of women had never had an orgasm before marriage, compared to 0 per cent of males who had never had an orgasm before marriage.
More recently, a study published in 2018 revealed that only 65 per cent of heterosexual women 'usually or always' orgasm during sex, compared to 95 per cent of heterosexual men.
In fact, heterosexual women were less likely to orgasm than homosexual men, bisexual men, homosexual women and bisexual women, as well as heterosexual men, the study found.
'The orgasm gap has implications for women's pleasure, empowerment, sexual satisfaction and general well-being,' said Wetzel.
'Importantly, this is a gender equality issue. Women are learning to expect and be satisfied with less in their sexual interactions with men.'
The new study has been published in the journal Sex Roles.
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Digitized streamlining to drive the Pipeline Strainers Market
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The pipeline strainers market is expected to exhibit substantial growth, owing to rising industrial and commercial applications. The pipeline strainers market has a product line that features automatic and self-cleaning strainers used in the industrial sector for the purification of liquids by the removal of solids. Depending on the usage, pipeline strainers are available in two distinctive categories, i.e. temporary pipeline strainers and permanent pipeline strainers.
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Temporary pipeline strainers are generally designed and used for start-up applications, such as in the removal of debris and sediments from the liquid. They are used to keep solids out of certain equipment. Whereas, permanent strainers are employed in equipment that are continuously in operation, such as cooling towers, oil burners in industries and marines, industrial water service lines, and lubricating lines, among others.
Pipeline strainers are designed by the means of different types of straining media – depending on the shape and material of the pipeline strainer, they are used for different purposes worldwide. This, clubbed with rapid growth in factory infrastructure, such as in chemical, paint, fragrance, printing, food, pharmaceutical, sewage treatment facility, oil and gas, and pulp and paper industries has led to an increase in the demand for pipeline strainers.
The pipeline strainers market is anticipated to grow to a great extent in a varied range of industrial, commercial and MCE (mechanical, chemical and environment) sectors over the forecast period.
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With development in science and technology, many industries are adopting innovative technologies to protect pumps, steam traps, nozzles and other pipeline equipment. However, reduction in impurities or controlling qualitative production is the main concern for manufacturers and health & environment regulatory bodies, such as EPA (Environment Protection Agency) and EEA (Energy & Environmental Affairs).
Also, the need to protect mechanical equipment on the downstream side has led companies to adopt effective measures that can be fulfilled by the pipeline strainers market. This need to maintain specific requirements of a fluid running through a pipeline for a respective operation is the key driving factor for the pipeline strainers market. Thus, the pipeline strainers market is expected to grow significantly over the forecast period.
Major growth in the pipeline strainers market has been observed in the chemical industries application. The market is also expected to thrive, due to opportunities in water handling to remove debris (sand, gravel, and dead leaves) from streams, lakes, cooling water towers, swimming pools, and sewers, among others.
However, challenges in maintenance of pipeline strainers, such as replacement of filter media and the corrosive nature of the material used in pipeline strainers may impede growth of the pipeline strainers market.
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- Mono Solutions and Xrysos Odigos unlock new opportunities for small businesses
- Behind the scenes of a 10,000-people online conference: creating a live-event atmosphere and leveraging cybersecurity software
- Largest Supply Chain for Face masks, FFP2, FFP3 and cloth masks
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- 2021 NFL Draft Should Break 2020’s Record Betting Handle
- Amendment of Digi Communications N.V. Financial Calendar for 2021
- 4iG and Digi Communications NV’s Romanian subsidiary have entered into a term sheet with regards to a potential acquisition by 4iG of DIGI Group’s Hungarian operations
- “Building Healthy Relationships and Enhancing Gender Equality”: Young women from Cyprus, Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan come together
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- Bookies Expect the 2021 MLB Season to Drive Big Betting Action
- Lionspeed GP with Patrick Kolb and Lorenzo Rocco joins forces with CarCollection Motorsport in 2021
- Eurekos, ein klassenbester LMS-Anbieter, hat seine Position im renommierten Fosway 9-Grid™ für Lernsysteme verbessert
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- Digi Communications N.V. announces Share transaction made by an executive director of the Company with class B shares
- Digi Communications N.V.: Announces an Amendment to the Financial Calendar for 2021
- Ideanomics Invests $13M in Italian EV Motorcycle Company, Energica
- U.S. Bookies Starting to See Interest in Esports Rise Dramatically
- DigiSky and Asman Technology Announce Global Reseller Agreement
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- PIONEERING DECENTRALISED SECURE MESSAGING PLATFORM MANYONE ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP WITH UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON CENTRE BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY
- American Bookies See Soccer’s Popularity Rise
- Digi Communications NV announces the release of the 2020 Preliminary Financial Results
- Fraunhofer IGD develops automated robotic arm to scan cultural objects in 3D, now cooperating with Phase One
- Adapt Fast or Disappear – Choosing the Right Supplier
- Digi Communications NV announces Investors Call for the 2020 Preliminary Financial Results
- A URSAPHARM Arzneimittel e a CEBINA anunciam uma parceria com vista a reaproveitar o anti-histamínico azelastina para combater a COVID-19
- URSAPHARM Arzneimittel et CEBINA annoncent un partenariat pour reconvertir l'antihistaminique azélastine afin de lutter contre la COVID-19
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- URSAPHARM Arzneimittel and CEBINA announce partnership to repurpose the antihistamine azelastine to combat COVID-19
- ANIL UZUN Will Launch Bass Guitar Lessons Series on Youtube
- Henrik Stampe Appointed CEO for Mono Solutions
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- Anna Mossberg leder Nordens största privata AI-lab i Sverige: "Utan AI riskerar svenska företag att förlora sin konkurrensfördel."
- What COVID-19 has taught us about manufacturing & the importance of a digital online marketplace
- Digi Communications N.V. announces: the Supreme Court of Hungary dismissed the Company’s appeal related to the 5G Tender procedure
- Customer Data Platform Industry to Reach $1.5 Billion in 2021: CDP Institute Report
- Bookies Expect Record-Breaking Super Bowl LV Action
- Donna Thomas Joins Visual Data Media Services as Senior Vice President of Sales, Americas
- Discover how business proposals almost write themselves with the use of Artificial Intelligence in a new update from Offorte.com
- Haizol, Where Buyers Meet Suppliers
- When Suffering From Endometriosis, The Natural Therapy Fuyan Pill Is A Useful Medicine For Pregnancy Plan Of Female
- Bookies Offering More NFL Playoff and Super Bowl Player Betting Options
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the publishing of the Financial Calendar for 2021
- Digi Communications NV announces: Final dismissal by the US Court of the claim brought by certain US citizens against all the initial defendants, including i-TV Digitális Távközlési Zrt
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- Firebolt Group Joins Top 1% of Companies Recognized for Sustainability Efforts
- Electriq Global and GVG Oil Trade B.V. to partner in fuelling Passenger Canal Boats with Electriq Fuel
- Haizol Deliver Fast Lead Times & Quality Parts at speed in the lead up to Chinese New Year
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the conclusion a MVNO agreement between the Company’s Italian subsidiary (Digi Italy) and Vodafone regarding the access to Vodafone’s radio spectrum and mobile communication network and infrastructure
- Experts demand for more transparency for medical treatment of politicians
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- Electriq Global will launch its Zero Emissions, Hydrogen-Rich Fuel in the Netherlands by powering passenger canal boats with an Electriq PowerPack in compliance with the Amsterdam municipality requirement that all passenger vessels will be emission-free from 2025
- Spanish team wins the Farming by Satellite Prize 2020
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the senior facility agreement concluded between Digi Group and a syndicate of banks
- Sportsbooks Getting Ready for NFL Super Bowl LV
- Book your 2021 Wildlife Safari Vacations in Kenya with Cruzeiro Safaris
- Increase in Booking to Travel to Kenya for the year 2021 #RestartTourism with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya to Wildlife Safari Vacations in Kenya
- Corma.de launches Social Links OSINT Academy
- No Negative COVID Effects on NFL Betting Action
- Stuck for That Perfect Adult Stocking Stuffer? Need a Mommy's Time Out After A Long Day At Home?
- Can Chinese save the world economy?
- Pleme social network has been building throughout the Pandemic
- Visual Data Media Services to Partner with Endeavour Capital for Next Phase of Growth
- Digi Communications NV announces the release of the Q3 2020 Financial Results
- PayPerHead Releases Premium Casino Platform
- Haizol Expand its Capabilities into Motorcycle Manufacturing & Custom Made Bike Parts
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- Digi Communications NV announces Investors Call on the Financial Results for Q3 2020
- Dutch Police selects bodycams from Zepcam to support police officers on the street
- Palette Life Sciences expands availability of online education and resources for paediatric urologists across Europe
- Sumitomo Corporation Europe Limited and NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS sign Memorandum of Understanding
- Syniti & SAP Expand Partnership to Increase Client Options for Moving Harmoniously to SAP S/4HANA
- China’s manufacturing industry continues to expand according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index figures, with Haizol at the forefront of the growth
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- It’s Time To Promote Civility In the United States
- Digi Communications NV announces the extension of the agreement entered into between the Company’s subsidiary from Spain (Digi Spain) and Telefonica Moviles España, S.A. regarding the access to TME’s radio spectrum and mobile communication network and infrastructure
- U.S. Presidential Election Wagering Heats Up
- Tiqets’ US Awakens Week Highlights Exclusive New Experiences From Newly Reopened Museums and Attractions
- Haizol Boosts Companies Operational Agility
- Eveliqure announces the initiation of a Phase 1 clinical study of its combined Shigella and ETEC vaccine candidate
- eFax führt das EMEA-Kanalprogramm ein
- eFax lance un programme de distribution dans la région EMEA
- Mono Solutions partners with Lokale Internetwerbung to launch in leadhub platform
- Syniti Launches Podcast Series to Address Growing Focus on Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures, featuring Leading CEOs
- This Year's NFL Season Could Be One For the Ages
- Mono Solutions and Ecwid partner for the seamless delivery of websites with e-commerce for small businesses
- Galata Chemicals to produce Tin Stabilizers and Intermediates at Dahej, India
- INFOCUS CORPORATION AND CELEXON EUROPE SIGN EXCLUSIVE EUROPEAN MASTER DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
- L’Awakening Week de Tiqets en France met en avant les nouvelles expériences exclusives de plus de 15 musées et attractions qui ont récemment rouvert
- Tiqets UK Awakens Celebrates Reopened Museums & Attractions and Sponsors Visits for NHS Staff
- Tiqets Awakening Weeks Brings Together 100+ Museums and Attractions to Celebrate Their Reopenings
- As NFL Season Draws Closer, Bookies Switch to New Software Providers
- A Jewish-Bedouin Partnership is bringing the Negev cuisine to Europe
- Digi Communications NV announces the release of the H1 2020 Financial Results
- New Chief Financial Officers appointed at Mono Solutions & Bauer Media Group SME Services
- Bookies Clamoring for Safe and Secure Ways to Collect and Get Paid from Players
- Digi Communications NV announces Investors Call on the Financial Results for H1 2020
- Palette Life Sciences AB and Gedeon Richter Plc. Receive National Marketing Authorization in the United Kingdom for Novel Pain Relief Product, LIDBREE™
- Palette Life Sciences launches Deflux.com/UK, an online resource for paediatric urologists, parents and caregivers in the United Kingdom
- Billionaire Richard Branson Called a Trademark Bully by the Trademark Law Professors of University of Washington, School of Law
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the publishing of Independent Limited Assurance Report issued by the external auditor of the Company on 30 July 2020 regarding the information included in the current reports issued by the Company under Law 24/2017 (Article 82) and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- The Pavilions Hotels & Resorts Excited To Announce First Luxury Resort Brand In El Nido, Palawan Island Philippines
- RCH Group Cements its International Reach
- New Customer Data Platform Options Emerge During Pandemic Slowdown: CDP Institute Report
- Digi Communications N.V. announces The Competition Council authorized the economic concentration accomplished by the Company’s Romanian subsidiary („RCS&RDS”) by gaining control over some of the assets held by Akta Telecom S.A., Digital Cable Systems S.A. and ATTP Telecommunications S.R.L.
- TABS Score™ Expands its European Footprint; Begins Partnership Discussions Amongst Key Players in EU Venture Ecosystem
- Virgin’s unethical business practices against small start ups and non-profit foundations
- Mono and Brandify partner to bring appointment booking to local businesses
- While major games dropped cases because of social separating conventions, sportsbooks are discovering approaches to keep players inside the action during this pandemic
- Digi Communications N.V. announces ANCOM approval for RCS & RDS S.A. to continue to apply a surcharge for certain roaming services provided in the EEA for a renewed maximum period of 12 months
- DerbySoft Expands Metasearch Coverage for Hotels Around the World
- Palette Life Sciences Announces European Distribution Expansion for Deflux® and Solesta® for More Than Twenty Countries Through Five Leading Distributors and Direct Sales Effort
- Pierre Koukjian and Cedric Koukjian, Designer Duo in Collaboration with Bulgari
- Pierre Koukjian et Cédric Koukjian, Duo de designers en collaboration avec Bulgari
- PayPerHead Agents See Huge Uptick in Online Casino Gaming
- Virgin hires private investigators to spy and find out where VIRGINIC employees live in the US. VIRGINIC wins with Virgin twice in the UK
- Former Duff & Phelps EMEA Leader Yann Magnan joins 73 Strings as Co-founder and CEO
- Concern for the oceans drives consumers to 'vote with their forks' for sustainable seafood
- Digi Communications N.V.: Exercise of stock option by Marius Catalin Vărzaru, a Non-Executive Director and VP of the Board of Directors of the Company
- USBLockit.com releases Free App to “Password Protect the USB Flash Drive” for Android
- VIRGINIC defends its case and stands up to Virgin after attack on Linkedin profiles of shocked VIRGINIC employees
- SecurLine Certified to Protect Classified Communications
- Digi Communications N.V. announces that a stock option programme was approved for employees and managers of the Romanian Subsidiary of the Company
- Digi Communications NV announces the exercise of stock options by the Executive Directors of the Company
- Matvil Corp. Continues Its Fight Against Illegal Actions of the Legal System of Moldova
- Matvil Corp. продолжает бороться с противозаконными действиями юридической системы Молдовы
- Digi Communications NV announces the release of the Q1 2020 Financial Results
- Digi Communications NV announces that conditional stock options were granted to several Directors of the Company based on the general shareholders’ meeting approval from 30 April 2020
- PayPerHead® Sportsbook Software Helps Online Bookies Stay in Business
- MEDIS medical imaging systems acquires Advanced Medical Imaging Development S.r.l. (AMID) and secures further investment from Van Herk Ventures
- Digi Communications NV announces Investors Call on the Financial Results for Q1 2020
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the availability of the instructions on the 2019 share dividend payment
- Mono Solutions hires Chief Product Officer
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 27 – 30 Apr 2020
- Despite No Sports, PayPerHead® Keeps Players In Action
- Digi Communications N.V.: GSM resolutions from 30 Apr 2020 approving, amongst others, the 2019 Annual Accounts; availability of the adopted Annual Financial Report for the year ended Dec 31, 2019 for the Group
- RCH Embark on Lasting Partnership with Culinary Institute JRE
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 20 – 24 Apr 2020
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 13 – 17 Apr 2020
- PayPerHead® Steps Up To Help Small Business Owners
- COVID-19: Digi Communications N.V. recommendation regarding participation of shareholders to the AGM convened for 30 April 2020
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 6 – 10 Apr 2020
- DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V.: Exercise of stock option by a Non-Executive Director of the Company
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 30 Mar – 3 Apr 2020
- Chief Commercial Officer joins Mono Solutions
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 23 – 27 Mar 2020
- Digi Communications N.V. reports the admission to trading on the regulated market operated by the Irish Stock Exchange plc (trading as Euronext Dublin) of the senior secured notes issued by RCS & RDS S.A., its Romanian subsidiary
- Delft University of Technology Purchases its Second WebClip2Go Video Production System
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 16 – 20 Mar 2020
- Integrated Services Monitoring Capability Launched by Bridge Technologies
- Digi Communications N.V. announces Convocation of the Company’s general shareholders meeting for 30 April 2020 for the approval of, among others, the 2019 Annual Report and of the 2019 Financial Statements
- Digi Communications N.V. announces The Hungarian Competition Council’s decision to issue a new decision approving the Invitel transaction
- Digi Communications N.V. announces Business continuity in light of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 9 – 13 Mar 2020
- Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in February 2020 or in other period but effective in February 2020, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 2 – 6 Mar 2020
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 24 – 28 Feb 2020
- EH GROUP ENGINEERING awarded EU Horizon 2020
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 17 – 21 Feb 2020
- Digi Communications NV announces the release of the Preliminary Financial Results for year ended 31 December 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 10 – 14 Feb 2020
- Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in January 2020 or in other period but effective in January 2020, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Digi Communications NV announces Investor Call on the Preliminary Financial Results for the year ended 31 December 2019
- Consolidation Looms for Fast-Growing Customer Data Platform Industry: CDP Institute Report
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 3–7 Feb 2020
- Digi Communications N.V. hereby reports successful closing of the offering of senior secured notes by RCS & RDS S.A., its Romanian subsidiary
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 27 – 31 Jan 2020
- Digi Communications N.V.: Independent Limited Assurance Report issued by the external auditor on 30 Jan 2020 regarding the information included in the current reports under Law 24/2017 (Article 82) and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Digi Communications N.V.: Rectification of the report published on 15 Jan 2020, regarding legal documents concluded by DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. in other periods but effective in Dec 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Digi Communications N.V. reports the upsize and successful pricing of the offering of senior secured notes by RCS & RDS S.A., its Romanian subsidiary
- RCH To Present New Smart ECR, Robust and Vintage POS Systems at EuroShop 2020
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 20 – 24 Jan 2020
- Digi Communications N.V.: (i) launch of an offering by RCS & RDS S.A. of senior secured notes; (ii) issuance of a notice of conditional full redemption of all outstanding €550.0m 5.0% senior secured notes due 2023 issued by the Company and (iii) restatement by the Company of its unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the 9-month period ended 30 Sep 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 13 – 17 Jan 2020
- Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in December 2019 or in other period but effective in December 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 6 – 10 Jan 2020
- SuitePad Announced as the Best Guest Room Tablet in the 2020 HotelTechAwards
- Wildlife Safari Vacations in Kenya Travel with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 30 Dec 2019 – 3 Jan 2020
- Axiom Prepaid Holdings Caps Off Banner Year with a Prestigious Accolade for Its CEO
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 23 and 27 December 2019
- Digi Communications N.V. Announces the publishing of the Financial Calendar for 2020
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol 16-20 Dec 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 9-13 Dec 2019
- Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in November 2019 or in other period but effective in November 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- American Hemp Processing To Roll Out Mobile Extraction Units
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 2-6 Dec 2019
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- XPAND has launched “XPAND Code Generator”, a website that automatically issues XPAND Code that can be read from 200 meters/700 feet
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 25-29 Nov 2019
- RCS & RDS S.A., Digi Communications N.V.’s subsidiary in Romania, entered into agreements to operate the telecommunications networks of the Romanian companies Digital Cable Systems S.A., AKTA Telecom S.A. and ATTP Telecommunications S.R.L
- Crafting qualifications to accelerate adoption of Additive Manufacturing
- 100,000 Graduation Ceremony of Shincheonji Theology Center Held over 112 countries
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 18 – 22 Nov 2019
- PDA GMP for APIs Education Webinar Now an "ICH Recognised Training Programme"
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 11 – 15 Nov 2019
- Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in October 2019 or in other period but effective in October 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Digi Communications NV announces the release of the Q3 2019 Financial Results
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 4 – 8 Nov 2019
- Digi Communications NV announces Investor Call on the Financial Results for Q3 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2019
- Medis to Launch an Innovative 4D Flow Module for Clinical Practice
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 21-25 Oct 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 14-18 Oct 2019
- Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in September 2019 or in other period but effective in September 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 7-11 Oct 2019
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 30 Sep – 4 Oct 2019
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 23-27 September 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 16-20 Sep 2019
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 9-13 Sep 2019
- DIGI Communications N.V.: Decision regarding the participation to the auction procedure related to wireless broadband services supporting the introduction of 5G in Hungary
- Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in August 2019 or in other period but effective in August 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Fight To Fame Expands Its Search for the Next Action Film Star to Europe
- Digi Communications N.V. Announces the availability of Investor’s presentation on the company’s website
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 19 – 23 August 2019
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 12 -16 August 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 12 -16 August 2019
- XPAND K.K. will exhibit at the IFA 2019 as a Japanese cutting-edge IT company
- Reporting of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in July 2019 or in other period but effective in July 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- Digi Communications N.V. Announces the availability of H1 2019 Financial Report (for the six month period ended 30 June 2019)
- PDA Announces Six Regulatory Authorities Speaking at Biomanufacturing in Munich
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 5 and 9 August 2019
- Digi Communications NV Announces Investor Call on the Financial Results for the Half-year ended 30 June 2019
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- Digi Communications N.V. announces Syndicated facility agreement concluded between the Digi Group and a syndicate of banks
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- Digi Communications N.V.: Independent Limited Assurance Report issued by the external auditor regarding the information included in the current reports under Law 24/2017 (Article 82) and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
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- Digi Communications N.V.: Rectification of reports published on 15 Feb, 15 Mar, 15 Apr, 15 May and 14 Jun 2019 regarding legal documents in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 published
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 22 and 26 July 2019
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- DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol (15-19 July 2019)
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 8 – 12 July 2019
- Digi Communications N.V. announces Share transaction made by an executive director of the Company with class B shares on 11 July 2019
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 1 – 5 July 2019, under the class B shares buy-back program approved by the GSM from 30 April 2019 and the duration of this program
- Global Software Innovator, AnyDesk, Announces Record 100 Million Downloads
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 24 and 28 June 2019
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the launch by RCS & RDS S.A., its subsidiary in Romania, of the Digi Mobil 5G Smart service
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 17 – 21 June 2019
- Matvil Corp. Fights the Illegal Actions of the Legal System of Moldova
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 10 and 14 June 2019
- Digi Communications N.V.: Reporting of legal documents concluded by the company in May 2019 in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 published
- DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions occurred under DIGI symbol between 3 – 7 June 2019
- PDA Explores the Transformation of Healthcare at 4th Annual European Meeting
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 27 – 31 May 2019
- Breakthrough on laser powder bed fusion technology brings effective production of larger componentscloser to mainstream
- PDA Announces All-Star Speaker Lineup for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products Conference
- Digi Communications N.V.: Exercise of stock options by the Executive Directors of the Company
- Digi Communications N.V. announces DIGI Kft., the Hungarian subsidiary of the Company, launches mobile telephony services in Hungary
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 21 and 24 May 2019
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- Digi Communications N.V. announces the initiation of the share buy-back program as authorized by the Company’s GSM on 30 April 2019
- Digi Communications N.V Q1 2019 Financial Report and the report regarding legal documents for April 2019, in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 released
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the new date of the Conference Call for the presentation of the Q1 2019 Financial Report. Update to the Company’s 2019 Financial Calendar.
- Rhenium-SCT® (SCT= Skin Cancer Therapy) now being offered in Hanau, Germany
- Project consortium aims at driving the adoption of selective laser melting (SLM) for large scale metal parts printing
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the availability of the instructions on the 2018 share dividend payment
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 29 April 2019 – 1 May 2019, under the class B shares buy-back program
- Biodiversity Report Is Urgent Call to Action Beyond Fixes; Geneva Global Initiative Calls on World Community to Focus on Concrete Actions
- Digi Communications N.V.’s general Shareholders’ meeting resolutions from 30 Apr 2019 approving, amongst others, the 2018 Annual Accounts and the availability of the adopted Annual Financial Report for the year ended Dec 31, 2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions occurred under DIGI symbol, 22 – 26 April 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 15 April 2019 – 19 April 2019s
- XPAND Code was successfully scanned from 200 meters/700 feet at Olympics stadium
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- Digi Communications N.V.: Reporting of legal documents concluded by the company in March 2019 in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 published
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 8 and 12 April 2019
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 1 – 5 April 2019
- Streamlining adoption of high-speed and high-resolution surface texturing delivered with the Prometheus project
- Customer Data Platform Institute Launches RealCDP to Reduce CDP Confusion
- ASI Technologies Focuses on the future as ASI Drives, and New AGV Pallet Robot, FRED2500
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 25 March 2019 – 29 March 2019
- Towards a Europe of Stakeholder Nations
- Associazione Veneta Lotta alla Talassemia (AVLT) and the UK Thalassaemia Society (UKTS) Clarification on European Regulatory Status of LENTIGLOBIN™
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 19 March 2019 – 22 March 2019
- A new flagship project on Additive Manufacturing skills aims to maintain Europe leading position in industrial competitiveness
- Consultancy Partnership Revolutionizes Agile Project Management
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- Digi Communications N.V. Convocation of the Company’s general shareholders meeting for 30 April 2019 for the approval of, among others, the 2018 Annual Report and of the 2018 Financial Statements
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- Digi Communications N.V. announces the resignation by Mr. Sambor Ryszka from his position as non-executive director of the Company
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 11 and 15 March 2019
- Digi Communications N.V.: Reporting of legal documents concluded by the company in February 2019 in accordance with article 82 of Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 published
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- Admission of Digi Communications N.V. €200,000,000 5.0% additional senior secured notes due 2023 to the listing on the Official List and trading on Irish Stock Exchange’s Main Securities Market
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the appointment of Dan Ioniță as a non-executive director of RCS & RDS S.A., the Romanian subsidiary of the Company
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 4 and 8 March 2019
- Digi Communications N.V. announces share transaction made by an executive director of the Company with class B shares on 4 march 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 25 February – 1 March 2019
- Digi Communications N.V. announces share transaction made by an executive director of the Company with class B shares on 1 march 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 18 and 22 February 2019
- Digi Communications N.V.: finalization and registration by the Company of the conversion of 1,200,000 A shares into an equal number of class B shares
- Digi Communications N.V.: Exercise of stock options by a PDMR in accordance with the stock option plan for the Group’s Romanian employees
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 11 and 15 February 2019
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- Report of legal documents concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in January 2019 or in other period but effective in January 2019
- Digi Communications N.V. announces Availability of Preliminary Financial Report for the year ended December 31, 2018 for Digi Communications N.V. Group
- Mono Solutions launches a new interface to drive the ultimate do-it-with-me (DIWM) experience
- Digi Communications NV Announces Investor Call on the Preliminary Financial Results for the year ended 31 December 2018
- Digi Communications NV: New date of the Conference Call for the 2018 Preliminary financial results; Update to the 2019 Company’s Financial Calendar
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 4 and 8 February 2019
- R.W. Chelsea Holdings Ltd Starts To Hold Fixed Income Investor Meetings In Vienna, Zurich, Geneva and London
- Digi Communications N.V. successfully increased and priced its Offering at €200,000,000 5.0% additional senior secured notes due 2023
- Digi Communications N.V. to offer additional €125,000,000 5.0% senior secured notes due 2023; new notes will be consolidated and treated as its existing €350,000,000; adjustment on interim unaudited consolidated financial statements for the nine-month period ending September 30, 2018
- World's largest superhero statue to be built in Central Europe
- The resignation of Mr. Bendei Ioan – VP and executive director of RCS&RDS S.A., DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V.’s subsidiary in Romania
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 28 January 2019 – 1 February 2019
- RCH Group to Showcase Integrated Selling Solutions at EuroCIS
- Mono and bfound partner to expand digital offerings for small businesses in the Middle East
- Digi Communications N.V. publishes the Independent Limited Assurance Report in accordance with Law 24/2017 (Article 82) and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018
- ERRATA of the reports dated 15 Jan 2019 and 15 Oct 2018 regarding the legal acts concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in Dec 2018 and Sep 2018
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 21 – 25 January 2019
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 14 - 18 January 2019
- Mono helps Fonecta strengthen their digital presence offering for SMBs
- The Bucharest Tribunal’s decision regarding the investigation conducted by the Romanian National Anti-corruption Directorate with respect to RCS & RDS S.A., Integrasoft S.R.L. and certain of their directors
- Digi Communications N.V.: Exercise of stock options by a PDMR in accordance with the stock option plan approved by the Company for the Romanian employees of the Group in 2017
- Report of legal acts concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in accordance with Romanian Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 for December 2018
- Digi Communications N.V.: resolution of the Board of Directors to convert class 1,200,000 A shares into an equal number of class B shares for the purpose of the ongoing employees and directors stock option plans
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- DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 07 – 11 January 2019
- Digi Communications NV: Announcement of the Conference Call for the 2018 Preliminary financial results. Update to the 2019 Company’s Financial Calendar
- A new Government Emergency Ordinance imposing additional corporate taxes with impact on the telecommunications sector in Romania
- DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 31 December 2018-04 January 2019
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 24-28 Dec 2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 17-21 Dec 2018
- US Customer Data Platform authority David Raab to Host First CDP Workshop in Belgium
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 10-14 Dec 2018
- US-amerikanischer Customer-Data-Platform-Experte David M. Raab leitet ersten gemeinsamen CDP-Workshop mit b.telligent in München
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 3-7 December 2018
- Farming by Satellite Prize is won by Teagasc from Ireland
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 26-30 Nov 2018
- Notification shares buy-back: Digi Communications N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 19-23 November 2018
- First Non-Melanocytic Skin Cancer Patients treated with Rhenium-SCT® in South Africa
- Notification shares buy-back: Digi Communications N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 12-16 November 2018
- Base Element and Cognigy Announce Strategic Partnership
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the Hungarian Competition Council’s decision to formally withdraw and reassess the Invitel merger decision on certain limited aspects
- Amerikaanse Customer Data Platform authoriteit David M. Raab leidt eerste CDP Workshop in Nederland
- Digi Communications NV announces the release of the Q3 2018 Financial Results
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 5-9 November 2018
- Cobots and RPA Gain Centerstage in Automotive Robotics Space; Labor Issues Prevail as a Key Challenge
- Digi Communications NV announces Investor Call on the Financial Results for Q3 2018
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 29 October-2 November 2018
- ILC Dover to Open New Production Facility in Blarney, Ireland for Added Capabilities, Capacity and Jobs
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 22-26 October 2018
- DB CyberTech Launches into the European Market
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 15-19 October 2018
- Europe Home Diagnostics Market Driven by Burgeoning Glucose Monitoring Device Sales, Consumer Demand for Non-Invasive Kits Largely Unmet – Fact.MR Study
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- Report of legal acts concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in accordance with Romanian Law no. 24/2017 and FSA Regulation no. 5/2018 for September 2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 8-12 Oct 2018
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 1-5 Oct 2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 24-28 Sept 2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 17-21 Sept 2018
- New Study Reconfirms Effectiveness and Safety of Fotona Dynamis Laser Treatment for Minimally-Invasive Urinary Incontinence
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- The launch of fixed broadband and fixed telephony services by Digi Communication N.V.’s subsidiary in Spain
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 10-14 Sept 2018
- coMakeIT appoints Durga Prakash Kone as Head of Global Sales
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 3-7 Sept 2018
- 80% Satisfaction Rate in Europe for Customer Data Platform Early Adopters
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 27-31 Aug 2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 20-24 Aug 2018
- DB CyberTech Launches GDPR Continuous Monitoring Solution with the First to Market Advanced Data Classification
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- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 13-17 Aug 2018
- Zuuse to acquire GCPay, a leading North American provider of construction payment applications software
- Digi Communications NV announces the release of the Q2 2018 Financial Results
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 6-10 August 2018
- Plus Ultra strongly denies the fraud allegations bought against them in the Spanish class action lawsuit
- Digi Communications NV announces Investor Call on the Financial Results for H1 2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 30 July-3 August 2018
- Europe’s largest battery and H/EV event moves to manufacturing hub for e-mobility
- Mono Solutions announce a new partnership with PA DIGITAL, the leading provider of digital services for small businesses in Spain
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 23-27 July 2018
- Digi Communications N.V. publishes report of legal acts concluded by the company in accordance with Romanian Law, FSA Regulation as well as the Independent Limited Assurance Report
- Spahn & Rose Named to ProSales 100 List
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 16-20 July 2018
- RCH Europe Brings New Innovative Selling Solutions to FAFGA 2018
- Lanzamiento de un nuevo sitio web de comparación financiera
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 9-13 July 2018
- European Customer Data Platform Vendors Lead Industry in New Direction
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol, 2-6 July 2018
- iBwave Design Helps MTS Deliver Superior Fan Experience During the 2018 Soccer Games in Russia
- Get Ahead Of Your Business Competition with Customized Advertising Campaigns by Manesta Programmatic Agency
- Digi Communications N.V. announces the publishing of ANCOM approval for RCS & RDS S.A. to continue to apply a surcharge for certain roaming services provided in the EEA for a renewed period of 12 months
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 25-29 June 2018
- Euro Staff Solution: First 2 Employees are on Us
- Press conference: Illegal sales of Schengen and Medical Visa Scandal involving Maltese PM’s Office
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol between 18-22 June 2018
- Notification shares buy-back: DIGI COMMUNICATIONS N.V. reports to the regulated market the transactions which occurred under the DIGI symbol (June 11-15, 2018)
- Settlement of litigations between RCS & RDS S.A. and Antena Group entities
- Dr. Christina Marrongelli to lead World Congress on Pharmacology & Chemistry of Natural Compounds
- Report of legal acts concluded by DIGI Communications N.V. in accordance with Romanian Law no. 24/2017 and Rule no. 1/2006 of CNVM – May 2018
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- Con la inauguración de una nueva sede en España, INRGY reforzará su presencia en Europa
- With the opening of a new office in Spain, IN-RGY strengthens its business presence in Europe
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- Digi Communications NV: The initiation by the Company of the share buy-back program as authorized by the Company’s GSM from 2 May 2018
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- Digi Communications NV: The closing of the acquisition by the Company’s Hungarian subsidiary, DIGI Távközlési és Szolgáltató Kft., of the Hungarian telecommunications operator Invitel Távközlési Zrt.
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- Digi Communications NV Stock option plan meant for the employees and officers of Digi Spain S.L.U. and conditional stock options granted to certain Romanian directors and employees
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- Digi Communications NV Announces that Conditional stock options were granted to several Directors of the Company based on the general shareholders’ meeting approval from 2 May 2018
- Digi Communications NV Announces the Exercise of stock options in accordance with the stock option plan approved at the level of the Company in 2017 for its Executive Directors
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A Peterlee man has denied possessing indecent images after allegedly purchasing a "second hand" mobile phone.
Marc Peter Webley is accused of making indecent images of children on dates in 2018, but denies the charges. Durham Crown Court heard that he claims was not responsible for downloading them after buying a used phone.
The 39-year-old appeared at the court on Tuesday for a plea hearing. The making indecent images charges he faces were allegedly committed in June and July, 2018 - he is accused of possessing 40 category A, 48 category B, and 42 category C images.
Read more:Shildon man attacked and strangled partner after row over household chores
Webley pleaded not guilty to three counts of the same charge at the morning hearing and a trial was fixed to begin in the summer.
Sam Faulks, prosecuting, said: "The defendant says he is not responsible for downloading the images after he bought a phone second hand. He wishes to have the phone analysed in order to confirm the creation date of these files." The court heard a trial, estimated to last two days, will take place at the court in August.
Judge James Adkin, the Recorder of Durham, told Webley, of Bourne Street, Peterlee, that his trial will begin on Monday, August 22. He was bailed until his next court appearance.
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Ukrainian soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk will play a series of charity games on a government-backed “Global Tour for Peace” that will raise money for the country's military in the war against Russia.
The depleted squad has gathered in Turkey to prepare for Saturday's opening match against Greek league leader Olympiakos. The games will also raise money for Ukrainian refugees displaced by the war.
“Football diplomacy will help us involve millions of fans around the world in assisting Ukraine, which is really important,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said Friday. “By this charity tour, we will continue attracting the world’s attention to Russian aggression against Ukraine and raise more funds for the Ukrainian army.”
Shakhtar is also set to play Fenerbahce, Hajduk Split and Lechia Gdansk, with other opponents still to be confirmed.
Soccer clubs around Europe have been offering to play games against Ukrainian clubs and host youth players after soccer in the country was shut down when Russia invaded in February.
Olympiakos has advertised the game as “Football For Peace – Stop war in Ukraine.” Tickets for the match in Pireaus cost 10 euros ($10.90).
“This shall be the opening match in a series of friendlies the Ukrainian outfit is going to play against top clubs in Europe and the U.S.,” the defending Greek champions said.
Shakhtar has not played a competitive game since mid-December. On Feb. 26, the league leaders were scheduled to resume the domestic season after a winter break. But two days before their game at Metalist Kharkiv, Russia launched its military invasion and Ukrainian soccer stopped.
Shakhtar typically provides several players to the Ukrainian national team, which was unable to play a World Cup qualifying playoff match against Scotland two weeks ago.
FIFA wants to stage that game in Glasgow in early June. The winner will play Wales several days later for a place at this year's World Cup in Qatar. FIFA also removed Russia from the playoffs.
Shakhtar has relied on a core of Brazilian players to win 13 league titles over the past 20 years and become a regular in the Champions League. In December, Shakhtar finished last in a Champions League group that included Real Madrid and Inter Milan.
During the war, FIFA changed transfer rules to let players with Ukrainian clubs sign elsewhere. Shakhtar loaned Tetê to Lyon while Junior Moraes, who gained citizenship and played for Ukraine, went to Brazil to play for Corinthians.
The club’s success has continued despite being exiled from its home city Donetsk in 2014, when pro-Russia separatists took control of parts of eastern Ukraine. The team has been playing in Kyiv in recent years.
Nicknamed the Miners, the club is owned by billionaire Rinat Akhmetov and has become a symbol of its home region. The Donbass Arena hosted games at the 2012 European Championship.
The club said during the war it has so far provided 1.4 billion Ukrainian hryvni ($48 million) in “humanitarian aid to civilians, as well as assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Territorial Defense force in dozens of cities and towns.”
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Zelensky tells 60 Minutes he saw 'death, just death' on visit to Bucha and warns Ukrainians are 'defending people's right to live in the modern world' in interview filmed inside Kyiv government building
- Vlodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainians are 'defending rights to live' in CBS interview
- Hit back at claims Kyiv is protecting Western values, calling them 'human values'
- He said he saw 'death, just death' in visit to alleged Russian war crimes in Bucha
- Gave an in-person interview to 60 Minutes from Kyiv and showed where he lives
President Vlodymyr Zelensky has said Ukrainians are 'defending the ability of people to live in the modern world' in the war with Russia.
Speaking in an in-person interview with CBS 60 Minutes in Kyiv, Zelensky said he was fighting for 'human values... so that Russia does not choose what we should do and how I'm using my rights.'
Zelensky hit back at claims Ukrainians are defending 'Western values', describing shared goals of raising children, going to university, and having a long life as 'human values'.
Asked what he had seen in Bucha, a northwestern suburb of Kyiv where Russian forces have been accused of war crimes, Zelensky said: 'Death, just death'.
Harrowing images emerged this week of corpses, including some found with their hands bound, strewn across the streets of Bucha where authorities say hundreds were killed.
It comes as a missile strike on a railway station in Kramatorsk on Friday morning killed at least 39 people, among them four children, and wounded 87.
Graphic pictures of the scene showed bodies strewn among luggage outside the station nearby the wreckage of a missile etched with a Russian revenge message: 'For (our) children'.
President Vlodymyr Zelensky told CBS 60 Minutes said Ukrainians are 'defending the ability of people person to live in the modern world' in the war with Russia
Bodies of civilians in plastic bags lay in a mass grave in Bucha city, whose horrors were revealed after it was recaptured by the Ukrainian army
A Ukrainian serviceman stands amid destroyed Russian tanks in Bucha, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, April 6
The strike was on Kramatorsk's train station, with graphic pictures on Friday showing bodies strewn across floor outside, lying amongst abandoned luggage
Russian soldiers wrote a chilling message of revenge on the missile (pictured Friday being inspected by Ukrainian investigators) that killed at least 39 people - including four children - and wounded 87 when two strikes hit a railway station in east Ukraine today, as thousands of desperate evacuees tried reach safer parts of the country
Zelensky, speaking in Ukrainian, told CBS reporter Scott Pelley he disagrees with the assessment Kyiv is 'defending Western values'.
'I always say, what are Western values? Someone who lives in the United States or Europe, do they not like children?,' Zelensky asked in the teaser clip.
'Do they not want their children to go to university? Do they not want their grandfather to live for 100 years? We have the same values.'
'These are human values... we are defending the right to live. That right was given to me by God and my parents,' he added.
Zelensky also shows CBS inside where he has been staying since Vladimir Putin ordered his troops into Ukraine on February 24 in the episode which airs on Sunday.
It comes as Ukraine said between 30 and 40 surgeons were treating wounded in Kramatorsk following a rocket strike at the city's railway station on Friday morning.
The Mayor of Kramatorsk Oleksander Honcharenko said there were around 4,000 people at the city's railway station when it was bombed by at least two rockets. He said most were women, elderly and children preparing to evacuate to safer regions as Russia focuses its troops in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky took to Instagram to decry the attack, and confirmed the reports of casualties. '[Russian forces] are cynically destroying the civilian population.
'This is an evil that has no limits. And if it is not punished, it will never stop,' he wrote. He said no Ukrainian soldiers were at the station when it was hit.
Moscow has denied the attack, saying that Ukrainian forces use the same missile. But the projectile was painted green, as Russian weapons are, while Kyiv's versions are painted grey, according to military experts.
Pictured: A scene of devastation outside the train station on Friday after 'Russian' missiles struck, killing more than 30 people
Regional governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said thousands of people were at the train station at the time of the strike, preparing to evacuate to safer regions as Russia focuses its troops in eastern Ukraine. Pictured: Body bags are seen outside the station
Kramatorsk is found in the east of the country, about 80 miles west of Luhansk. Pictures this week have shown hundreds of people at the station boarding trains heading west
It is the latest alleged brutality perpetrated by Moscow's men after hundreds of civilians were found dead on the streets of Bucha when Russian soldiers withdrew from regions around Kyiv.
Ukrainian authorities said the bodies of least 410 civilians were found in Bucha and other towns around Kyiv, victims of what Zelensky has portrayed as a Russian campaign of murder, rape, dismemberment and torture.
In areas north of the capital, Ukrainian officials gathered evidence of Russian atrocities amid signs Moscow's troops killed people indiscriminately before retreating.
Some victims were apparently shot at close range or died with their hands bound and Western officials warned that similar atrocities were likely to have taken place in other areas occupied by Russian troops.
The International Criminal Court opened an investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine before the grim discoveries near Kyiv fueled more urgent calls for the perpetrators of civilian atrocities to be brought to justice.
The Kremlin insists its troops have committed no war crimes and alleged the Ukrainians staged images of brutality coming out of Bucha and nearby towns.
The interview will be broadcast on CBS 60 Minutes on Sunday, April 10.
More than 30 bodies in black bags were lined up in a Ukrainian cemetery in Bucha before being taken to the morgue
A man pushes his bike through debris and destroyed Russian military vehicles on a street on April 6 in Bucha, Ukraine
A member of the Ukrainian army stands next to a mass grave in front of an Orthodox church, in Bucha, northwest of Kyiv, Ukraine, April 6 2022
A burned car next to destroyed houses, in Bucha, the town which was retaken by the Ukrainian army, northwest of Kyiv, Ukraine, April 6
Serhii Lahovskyi, 26, mourns his friend Ihor (covered by a house rug) in stricken Kyiv suburb Bucha after their street was hit
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Gemma Finnigan inquest: 'Opportunities missed to monitor killer'
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A coroner has said there were a "number of missed opportunities" to properly monitor a man who stabbed and strangled his partner thinking she was possessed.
Daniel Johnson, 41, who has paranoid schizophrenia, killed Gemma Finnigan at their South Tyneside home in 2013.
Johnson is serving a life sentence after admitting manslaughter.
Gateshead and South Tyneside coroner Terence Carney said Ms Finnigan, 24, was not given the support she needed and was not aware of the risk.
The couple, who had lived together in Boldon Colliery for five years, met when Johnson was on day release from an open prison after being convicted for his part in a murder when he was 15.
Ms Finnigan's family have previously said they did not know about Johnson's violent past.
Ms Finnigan was found dead at their flat in Church View on 13 September 2013.
Closing the inquest, sitting in South Shields, the coroner said there "wasn't enough focus on Gemma and her relationship with Johnson by the authorities".
The inquest heard Johnson had not been regularly tested for drugs like he should have been, which the coroner said "was another missed opportunity".
He said "there should have been greater challenge from those speaking to him, but things were taken at face value".
A probation officer, who had supervised Johnson for 11 years and was described as having a deep understanding of him, said he was "crafty and manipulative".
'Blamed themselves'
But the inquest heard other colleagues who replaced that officer did not have that background knowledge and understanding.
The coroner said some had blamed themselves for the failures in the management of Johnson.
Mr Carney said he would share his observations with the chief executive of the Probation Service.
He ruled Gemma Finnigan was unlawfully killed and "opportunities to recognise, address and arrest the deterioration in her assailant's mental and health had been missed."
In November 2014, Johnson was given a life sentence after admitting manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
When he was sentenced Johnson was told he would have to serve at least 20 years before being considered for parole.
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Zelensky tells 60 Minutes he saw 'death, just death' on visit to Bucha and warns Ukrainians are 'defending people's right to live in the modern world' in interview filmed inside Kyiv government building
- Vlodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainians are 'defending rights to live' in CBS interview
- Hit back at claims Kyiv is protecting Western values, calling them 'human values'
- He said he saw 'death, just death' in visit to alleged Russian war crimes in Bucha
- Gave an in-person interview to 60 Minutes from Kyiv and showed where he lives
President Vlodymyr Zelensky has said Ukrainians are 'defending the ability of people to live in the modern world' in the war with Russia.
Speaking in an in-person interview with CBS 60 Minutes in Kyiv, Zelensky said he was fighting for 'human values... so that Russia does not choose what we should do and how I'm using my rights.'
Zelensky hit back at claims Ukrainians are defending 'Western values', describing shared goals of raising children, going to university, and having a long life as 'human values'.
Asked what he had seen in Bucha, a northwestern suburb of Kyiv where Russian forces have been accused of war crimes, Zelensky said: 'Death, just death'.
Harrowing images emerged this week of corpses, including some found with their hands bound, strewn across the streets of Bucha where authorities say hundreds were killed.
It comes as a missile strike on a railway station in Kramatorsk on Friday morning killed at least 39 people, among them four children, and wounded 87.
Graphic pictures of the scene showed bodies strewn among luggage outside the station nearby the wreckage of a missile etched with a Russian revenge message: 'For (our) children'.
President Vlodymyr Zelensky told CBS 60 Minutes said Ukrainians are 'defending the ability of people person to live in the modern world' in the war with Russia
Bodies of civilians in plastic bags lay in a mass grave in Bucha city, whose horrors were revealed after it was recaptured by the Ukrainian army
A Ukrainian serviceman stands amid destroyed Russian tanks in Bucha, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, April 6
The strike was on Kramatorsk's train station, with graphic pictures on Friday showing bodies strewn across floor outside, lying amongst abandoned luggage
Russian soldiers wrote a chilling message of revenge on the missile (pictured Friday being inspected by Ukrainian investigators) that killed at least 39 people - including four children - and wounded 87 when two strikes hit a railway station in east Ukraine today, as thousands of desperate evacuees tried reach safer parts of the country
Zelensky, speaking in Ukrainian, told CBS reporter Scott Pelley he disagrees with the assessment Kyiv is 'defending Western values'.
'I always say, what are Western values? Someone who lives in the United States or Europe, do they not like children?,' Zelensky asked in the teaser clip.
'Do they not want their children to go to university? Do they not want their grandfather to live for 100 years? We have the same values.'
'These are human values... we are defending the right to live. That right was given to me by God and my parents,' he added.
Zelensky also shows CBS inside where he has been staying since Vladimir Putin ordered his troops into Ukraine on February 24 in the episode which airs on Sunday.
It comes as Ukraine said between 30 and 40 surgeons were treating wounded in Kramatorsk following a rocket strike at the city's railway station on Friday morning.
The Mayor of Kramatorsk Oleksander Honcharenko said there were around 4,000 people at the city's railway station when it was bombed by at least two rockets. He said most were women, elderly and children preparing to evacuate to safer regions as Russia focuses its troops in eastern Ukraine.
Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelensky took to Instagram to decry the attack, and confirmed the reports of casualties. '[Russian forces] are cynically destroying the civilian population.
'This is an evil that has no limits. And if it is not punished, it will never stop,' he wrote. He said no Ukrainian soldiers were at the station when it was hit.
Moscow has denied the attack, saying that Ukrainian forces use the same missile. But the projectile was painted green, as Russian weapons are, while Kyiv's versions are painted grey, according to military experts.
Pictured: A scene of devastation outside the train station on Friday after 'Russian' missiles struck, killing more than 30 people
Regional governor Pavlo Kyrylenko said thousands of people were at the train station at the time of the strike, preparing to evacuate to safer regions as Russia focuses its troops in eastern Ukraine. Pictured: Body bags are seen outside the station
Kramatorsk is found in the east of the country, about 80 miles west of Luhansk. Pictures this week have shown hundreds of people at the station boarding trains heading west
It is the latest alleged brutality perpetrated by Moscow's men after hundreds of civilians were found dead on the streets of Bucha when Russian soldiers withdrew from regions around Kyiv.
Ukrainian authorities said the bodies of least 410 civilians were found in Bucha and other towns around Kyiv, victims of what Zelensky has portrayed as a Russian campaign of murder, rape, dismemberment and torture.
In areas north of the capital, Ukrainian officials gathered evidence of Russian atrocities amid signs Moscow's troops killed people indiscriminately before retreating.
Some victims were apparently shot at close range or died with their hands bound and Western officials warned that similar atrocities were likely to have taken place in other areas occupied by Russian troops.
The International Criminal Court opened an investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine before the grim discoveries near Kyiv fueled more urgent calls for the perpetrators of civilian atrocities to be brought to justice.
The Kremlin insists its troops have committed no war crimes and alleged the Ukrainians staged images of brutality coming out of Bucha and nearby towns.
The interview will be broadcast on CBS 60 Minutes on Sunday, April 10.
More than 30 bodies in black bags were lined up in a Ukrainian cemetery in Bucha before being taken to the morgue
A man pushes his bike through debris and destroyed Russian military vehicles on a street on April 6 in Bucha, Ukraine
A member of the Ukrainian army stands next to a mass grave in front of an Orthodox church, in Bucha, northwest of Kyiv, Ukraine, April 6 2022
A burned car next to destroyed houses, in Bucha, the town which was retaken by the Ukrainian army, northwest of Kyiv, Ukraine, April 6
Serhii Lahovskyi, 26, mourns his friend Ihor (covered by a house rug) in stricken Kyiv suburb Bucha after their street was hit
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — For the first time in history, Mexicans will vote Sunday on whether their president should finish out the rest of his term.
It has been a bizarre journey to this vote. For one thing, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador himself demanded it. The president got angry when electoral officials set up a limited number of polling places to save money.
Second, there’s little chance that the required minimum of 40% of voters — almost 40 million — will show up to make the referendum valid.
And third, there’s little chance López Obrador could lose, with current approval ratings of around 60%.
So why is Mexico going through with the vote, which will cost almost $80 million?
Analysts say López Obrador wanted the recall to mobilize and energize his supporters; he is a president who has been constantly on the campaign trail since 2005, and he depicts his administration as a twilight battle to defeat conservatives.
So he is hoping the get-out-the-vote effort will shore up his party in state elections this year, with a possible spill-over effect for the 2024 presidential race. The ballot asks whether López Obrador should continue as president or be replaced.
While some opposition groups have called on people to boycott the vote, some opponents want to actually try to win, and say people should turn out and vote to recall the president.
Martín Meneses, 58, a formal postal worker, says such a vote “is important, so the president can see that the people are waking up from their slumber.”
Like many opponents, Meneses sees López Obrador’s highly personalistic, charismatic style as weakening democracy. The president has bridled at criticism, verbally attacked journalists, lashed out at judges whose rulings he disagrees with and has done away with niceties like environmental impact statements for his pet building projects.
Meneses sees the vote as another, expensive play by López Obrador to put himself at center stage. Referring to the government’s failure to buy enough medicine for childhood cancer treatments, Meneses objected to “stratospheric costs to hold a vote, when children with cancer don’t have medicine.”
The president’s supporters see the vote as equally vital.
María Hernández, a 70-year-old homemaker in Mexico City’s rough Colonia Obrera neighborhood, is all too conscious of the old-age stipend of about $75 per month instituted by López Obrador.
“In good times and bad, we have to stick with him, because if he isn’t here, they’ll take away the benefits we have,” said Hernández. “They can’t recall the guy who has helped us.”
Abel Medina, 40, who owns a small tortilla ship in Mexico City’s historic downtown, said the vote “will be worth it, to give legitimacy to the president.”
“Now we have a good president, not like those of the past who dug us into a whole by selling off state-owned companies,” Medina said. “That’s why we ant him to continue.”
If its unlikely to have any real effect, what’s the harm in holding a vote, apart from the money spent?
Rubén Salazar, director of the Etellekt Consulting firm, said there were dangers in the way López Obrador’s administration has been trying to whip up enthusiasm for the vote; the president’s previous referendums have drawn sparse turnout.
“The government’s own propaganda apparatus has carried out a very intense campaign, using public money,” Salazar said, noting “those who receive social benefits program have been pressured” to vote.
That remains a concern; Mexico was ruled for seven decades by the old Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, whch routinely traded hand-out programs in exchange for votes.
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Dallas Fire-Rescue officials have found a body in White Rock Lake less than two weeks after recovering another body.
Officials said the body was found near the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden.
The first body, found on Friday, March 25, was discovered near the lake's spillway by a person walking on the trail.
The body, which appeared to be a male in his 50s, was face down in the water and appeared to have stab wounds to his upper torso. The man also appeared to have been beaten in his face.
The identities of the bodies, as well as other details about the events preceding their discovery, have not been released.
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Has Pep Guardiola EVER looked so relaxed?! Man City's manager shows no signs of feeling pressure as he talks drinking wine with Klopp, 10-year contracts, 'sleeping like a baby'... and being 'upset' at missing watching Tiger Woods to face Liverpool
- Pep Guardiola cut a relaxed figure in his pre-match press conference
- Manchester City boss Guardiola joked that his team will set up defensively
- Guardiola also dismissed reports linking him with the Brazil manager's job
Pep Guardiola was in a jovial mood at his pre-match press conference ahead of Manchester City's crucial clash against title rivals Liverpool.
Guardiola didn't appear to be feeling the pressure ahead of Sunday's encounter.
The City manager joked that his team have been practising a defensive style of play in the buildup to taking on Liverpool.
Pep Guardiola was in a relaxed mood ahead of Manchester City's clash against Liverpool
City are one point ahead of Liverpool with eight games remaining going into the fixture at Etihad Stadium and Guardiola stressed that he will never deviate from his renowned style of possession-based football.
Speaking in his pre-match press conference, Guardiola said: 'We train today to sit back for 90 minutes [vs Liverpool], to stay at 0-0, 0-0, 0-0.
'No, never in my life I play to draw, we play to be ourselves. We prepare different to any other team. Our build-up, final-third, pressing.'
There had been suggestions this week that Guardiola would be offered £10million to become the next Brazil manager after Tite leaves following the World Cup in Qatar.
However, Guardiola dismissed those claims and indicated that he would be willing to remain at City for the next ten years.
Guardiola said: 'Not today, come on. I'm under contract here, I'm so happy. I'm willing to stay forever here. I'd extend the contract ten years but now is not the moment. I don't know where it's come from.'
City's manager since 2016, Guardiola's current contract with the club runs until June 2023.
The City boss dismissed suggestions he will replace Tite as Brazil manager after the World Cup
Guardiola praised Jurgen Klopp, saying the German has improved the world of football
Guardiola was full of praise for his opposite number Jurgen Klopp, saying that the Liverpool boss has improved the world of football.
Guardiola said: 'Jurgen [Klopp] makes the world of football a better place to live.
'We are a rich club, the wine [with Jurgen Klopp after Man City vs Liverpool] will be perfect. High quality.'
Guardiola joked that he was angry about having to miss watching Tiger Woods at the Masters
Guardiola also joked about having to miss watching Tiger Woods at the Masters because of City's clash against Liverpool.
He said: 'I'm a little upset with the Premier League because they put Man City vs Liverpool when Tiger [Woods] is back...'
In addition, Guardiola suggested that he doesn't feel the pressure of being a manager.
He said: 'I sleep like a baby these days. I love it.'
If City prevail against Liverpool then it would represent a significant step towards a fourth Premier League title for Guardiola.
City have won their last three games in all competitions, while Liverpool have been victorious in their last five, with the stage set for a momentous encounter.
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'Deep down, he knows he only has a very small chance': Irish rising star Ian Garry is relishing UFC 273 clash with Darian Weeks and claims it is 'inevitable' that he will become champ
- Ian Garry made a blistering start to life in the UFC with a knockout on his debut
- The Irishman is preparing for his second encounter at UFC 276 this Saturday
- He is planning a gradual rise to the top and Darian Weeks is his next opponent
- Garry says it is 'inevitable' that he will one day be crowned welterweight champ
A fearsome prospect with bags of charisma fighting at UFC 273? Well, there might be two of them.
Khamzat Chimaev is of course generating most of the buzz ahead of his showdown with Gilbert Burns on Saturday.
But it is one of Burns' team-mates who will be most keenly watched from this side of the Atlantic. Ian Garry, 24, is making his second appearance in the famous octagon.
Ian Garry won at Madison Square Garden on his UFC debut and is ready for his second fight
Garry is a powerful striker and working hard to round off his game at Sanford MMA
The Irishman made a blistering start to his career in the organisation with a knockout win in New York on debut and is looking to take the next step on his rise.
Chimaev and Garry are both tipped to be the future of the division but while the Chechen is pushing for the biggest fights possible, as soon as he can, Garry is content to build gradually.
He faces Darian Weeks, who lost a decision in his first UFC fight against Bryan Barbarena.
Garry is 'beatable', according to Weeks, although so far nobody has managed to have their hand raised against the Sanford MMA fighter.
He scoffs at that comment, saying: 'I'm going to do what I do every single time, that guy can think I'm beatable but he's got to go in there and do it. Sounds like a lot of talk from a guy who didn't back it up in his last performance.
Garry believes his opponent knows there is only a small chance of beating him
Darian Weeks (left) lost a decision against Bryan Barberena on his UFC debut
'I got the contract, saw his name, signed it, didn't know who he was. This guy has to go in there and try and do what he can do. Doing it is the hard part, let him try and we'll see what happens. At the end of the day, I'm going to come out victorious like I always do.
'He knows what he's coming into, he has to think that he can beat me. Deep down I know he knows this is going to be the toughest fight he's ever had. I know he knows there's only a very slight chance that he wins.'
He added: 'A lot of people feel like they have to move fast, I'm not a pawn! Someone isn't moving me the way they want, I'm a f****** king and I'll own it and I'll do what I want.
'I'm in no rush to be the best, it is inevitable that I'll get to that point, inevitable that I'm going to be that good. But the longer it takes me to build up my skillset, it is only going to make me more dangerous.
Garry won the title in Cage Warriors and he is yet to taste defeat as a professional
'If I fight three times a year for three years that's nine fights, that's a lot in the UFC. I'll show people that I'm active, work hard and show up every time. Then when I feel I'm ready, I'll say "let's go".
'Each fight will get bigger and bigger and I get better so by the time I'm at the top, nobody can deal with me. When I go for that belt, there will be no doubt that I'm the best fighter in the UFC, not the division, the UFC.'
Garry will be able to enjoy home comforts this weekend in Jacksonville, Florida. He has adopted the Sunshine State as his new home in a bid to leave no stone unturned in realising his potential.
'Florida is unreal, I love the weather, I love the vibe around here, everyone is a bit crazy and I like that,' he added. 'I'll be fighting in front of lots of friends and family too so it's going to be awesome.'
So what changes has he made since the debut win over Jordan Williams? Diet is the big one.
The Irishman has changed up his nutrition since beating Jordan Williams (left)
He continued: 'For me there was a lot of fundamental things I wanted to change, move my feet more, be faster and more athletic.
'The biggest change in my entire camp has been to do with nutrition, getting my body right from the off.
'I have a nutritionist who cooks me two fresh meals every morning, all my supplements ready and made for me and it is just easy. All the stress is taken off me and everything is perfect.'
Everything, including Garry's 8-0 record. If he's managed to tick that over to nine on Sunday morning, he might start to emerge in Chimaev's rear-view mirror.
Watch Ian Garry take on Darian Weeks at UFC ® 273: VOLKANOVSKI vs. THE KOREAN ZOMBIE on Saturday 9 April, live on BT Sport 1 from 1am BST Sunday 10 April, with early prelims on UFC FIGHT PASS starting at 11pm
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The Latest on the Masters (all times local):
9:20 a.m.
The wind is expected to rise during the second round at the Masters, and there's a good chance the scores will rise right along with it.
The National Weather Service is forecasting sunny skies at Augusta National with sustained winds in excess of 15-20 mph throughout the afternoon.
Nineteen of the 90 players in the field posted scores of par or better during the opening round. That number could thin with the cut looming.
The top 50 and ties will make it to the weekend. Several high-profile names will be looking to bounce back after shaky opening rounds. Brooks Koepka and Kevin Kisner both opened with 3-over 75s while Justin Thomas and Bryson DeChambeau posted 4-over 76s in more benign conditions on Thursday.
Tiger Woods will tee off in the afternoon and is coming off a solid 1-under 71 on Thursday.
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8 a.m.
Tiger Woods is right where he wants to be heading into the second round of the Masters. He's in red numbers at 1 under, one of only 17 players who broke par.
He'll have a better idea where he is when Woods arrives Friday afternoon.
Sunjae Im starts the day with a one-shot lead after a 5-under 67. He is one shot ahead of Cameron Smith, with Dustin Johnson among those two behind. Im and Johnson are early starters in the second round with stronger wind in the forecast.
Friday also is about the top 50 and ties who make the cut. This is the only major in which Woods has never missed the cut as a professional.
The big test for Woods is how his legs hold up. This is his first time walking 18 holes in consecutive days since he returned from his car crash 14 months ago.
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Inflation hits nonprofits’ services, ability to fundraise
By DAN PARKS of The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Chronicle of Philanthropy
Nonprofits of all kinds are getting hit hard by inflation, experts say. Price and wage increases are hurting nonprofits in multiple ways, making it harder to keep up with their own basic operational expenses while also forcing them to curtail the services they provide. At the same time, there are early signs that the burst of generosity donors showed in the first year of the pandemic may be slowing considerably. “It’s not a pretty equation,” says Shannon McCracken, chief executive of the Nonprofit Alliance. Nonprofits that provide annual cost-of-living increases for their workers, as many do, are getting hit with higher payroll costs of about 6% even without any increase based on merit or seniority, McCracken says.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union has imposed sanctions on two adult daughters of Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of a new package of measures targeting Russia’s economy, businessmen and oligarchs in retaliation for the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, according to two EU officials.
The EU included Maria Vorontsova and Katerina Tikhonova in its updated list of individuals facing an assets freeze and travel ban. The two EU officials from different EU member countries spoke Friday on condition of anonymity to The Associated Press because the updated list of individuals and entities sanctioned has not been published yet.
The move from the European bloc follows a similar move two days earlier by the United States.
In the wake of evidence of torture and killings emerging from war zones outside Kyiv, the EU decided to impose a fifth package of measures.
“These latest sanctions were adopted following the atrocities committed by Russian armed forces in Bucha and other places under Russian occupation,” said Josep Borrell, the EU’s top diplomat. “The aim of our sanctions is to stop the reckless, inhuman and aggressive behavior of the Russian troops and make clear to the decision makers in the Kremlin that their illegal aggression comes at a heavy cost.”
But many in the Ukraine government want tougher measures that will have a quicker impact on the war.
“Some countries may want to exhaust the Russians economically rather than stop them, while the Ukrainians are shedding their blood. We don’t accept that,” said Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk “The idea of the sanctions should be not just to exhaust the Russians in the longer term, but to stop them within months, not years.”
In addition to sanctions on individuals and members of their families, oligarchs and high-ranking Kremlin officials, the 27-nation bloc also formally approved Friday an embargo on coal imports starting in August, as well as a full transaction ban on four key Russian banks representing 23% of market share in the Russian banking sector.
Also, vessels registered under the Russian flag are now prohibited to access EU ports, with an exception for agricultural and food products, humanitarian aid and energy.
This is the first time that EU sanctions target Russia’s lucrative energy industry over its war in Ukraine. According to the EU council, imports of coal into the region are currently worth 8 billion euros per year.
The EU has already started working on additional sanctions, including on oil imports.
EU officials said the impact of the bloc’s sanctions so far over the first four weeks shows that imports into the 27 nations from Russia dropped off by 9% in terms of value, and over 20% in terms of volume. Trade from the EU to Russia has fallen by three quarters.
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Lorne Cook in Brussels contributed to this story.
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PARIS (AP) — President Emmanuel Macron said Friday he has no fear of losing France’s presidential election despite far-right rival Marie Le Pen narrowing the gap in opinion polls ahead of Sunday’s first-round vote.
“I have the spirit of conquest rather than the spirit of defeat,” Macron said in an interview with RTL radio on the final day of campaigning. But he cautiously added, “Nothing is ever a given.”
Le Pen, running in her third presidential race, has consistently placed second behind frontrunner Macron in polls. She appeared to close the gap even further according to a BVA poll published showing her just 3% behind Macron’s 26%. Other polls have given a 5-6 point difference between the two.
If the polls mirror election results, Macron and Le Pen would repeat the 2017 scenario, squaring off in a second round Apr. 24. Macron won by a landslide five years ago.
Le Pen has expended much energy to take the edge off her National Rally party in order to make it more appealing to voters. She has softened her image even more and made purchasing power the centerpiece of her campaign, but hasn’t given up what she’s best known for – stopping the “migratory submersion” and fighting radical Islamists.
“If Emmanuel Macron had enriched the country, excuse me but we wouldn’t be talking about purchasing power,” Le Pen said at her final rally Thursday evening in the town of Perpignan whose far-right mayor is her former companion Louis Aliot.
Macron cited his presidential duties, notably the war in Ukraine, to justify his absence during much of the campaign, which has been criticized by other candidates.
Turnout could be the deciding factor in the the election and could harm Le Pen’s chances most because her voter base is composed of voters who tend to stay at home on election day.
In Perpignan, Le Pen sought to rally supporters including those mulling to cast their vote for novice far-right candidate Eric Zemmour, a former TV pundit whose bid for the presidency is based entirely on the migration issue. He stands in fourth place in the polls, behind far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon.
“I will give the country back to the French people,” Le Pen said. “It will be up to the French people to decide who is worthy of becoming French.”
She also appealed to supporters to cast their ballots.
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WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, April 11, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
924 AM EDT Fri Apr 8 2022
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Pennsylvania...New York...
Susquehanna River At Conklin affecting Broome and Susquehanna
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in New
York...
Susquehanna River At Vestal affecting Tioga and Broome Counties.
For the Susquehanna River New York...including Owego, Unadilla,
Windsor, Bainbridge, Conklin, Binghamton Washington Street, Vestal,
Waverly/Sayre...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Susquehanna River At Conklin.
* WHEN...Until late Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Water begins to affect properties closest
to the river from Corbettsville to Five Mile Point. Some water
begins to back up into Schnurbusch Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:01 AM EDT Friday the stage was 12.4 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0
feet Saturday evening. It will then fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 12.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Susquehanna River At Vestal.
* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, the river overflows banks and lowland
flooding begins within the flood plain.
- At 8:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 17.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage this
afternoon to 18.3 feet this afternoon and fluctuate around
flood stage tonight and Saturday before cresting around 19.1
feet Saturday night. The river will then fall below flood
stage early Sunday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHERE...Susquehanna River At Bainbridge.
* WHEN...From this evening to tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flooding occurs in fields and low
lands near the river from Sidney to Bainbridge.
- At 8:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 14.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage early this
evening and crest at 15.4 feet just after midnight tonight.
It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING TO LATE TOMORROW
MORNING...
* WHERE...Susquehanna River At Unadilla.
* WHEN...From this evening to late tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor flooding begins to impact fields and
some properties in Unadilla between Main Street and River Road.
- At 9:00 AM EDT Friday the stage was 10.4 feet.
evening to 11.1 feet. It will then fall below flood stage
after midnight tonight.
- Flood stage is 11.0 feet.
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This report[1],[2]is an abridged and free version of S&P 500 & Sectors: ROIC vs. WACC Through 4Q21, one my quarterly series on fundamental market and sector trends.
Key Points:
- Return on invested capital (ROIC) spiked to a new high for the S&P 500 in 2021.
- Ten of eleven S&P 500 sectors saw a year-over-year improvement in ROIC.
- The Energy sector performed best over the past year, as measured by change in ROIC. The Utilities sector is the only sector to have a year-over-year (YoY) drop in ROIC.
S&P 500 ROIC Continues to Rebound in 4Q21
Economic disturbances caused by the COVID-19 pandemic drove the S&P 500’s return on invested capital down in 2020. However, the S&P 500’s ROIC sharply recovered in 2021 to surpass pre-pandemic levels. The S&P 500’s ROIC rose from 7.2% in 4Q20 to 9.9% in 4Q21.
Key Details on Select S&P 500 Sectors
Ten of eleven S&P 500 sectors saw an improvement in return on invested capital (ROIC) year-over-year (YoY) based on 4Q21 financial data.
The Energy sector performed best over the past year as measured by change in ROIC, with its ROIC rising over 740 basis points. Given the impact COVID-19 had on energy companies and energy prices in 2020 and the strength of the rebound, this trend is unsurprising.
In absolute terms, the Technology sector earns the highest ROIC of all sectors, by far, and the Utilities sector earns the lowest ROIC.
Below, I highlight the Energy sector, which had the largest YoY improvement in ROIC.
Sample Sector Analysis: Energy
Figure 1 shows the Energy sector ROIC rose from -0.3% in 4Q20 to 7.1% in 4Q21. The Energy sector NOPAT margin rose from -0.9% in 4Q20 to 11.3% in 4Q21, while invested capital turns rose from 0.39 in 4Q20 to 0.62 in 4Q21.
Figure 1: Energy ROIC vs. WACC: December 2004 – 3/11/22
The March 11, 2022 measurement period uses price data as of that date and incorporates the financial data from 2021 10-Ks, as this is the earliest date for which all the 2021 10-Ks for the S&P 500 constituents were available.
Figure 2 compares the trends for NOPAT margin and invested capital turns for the Energy sector since 2004. I sum the individual S&P 500 constituent values for revenue, NOPAT, and invested capital to calculate these metrics. I call this approach the “Aggregate” methodology.
Figure 2: Energy NOPAT Margin and IC Turns: December 2004 – 3/11/22
The March 11, 2022 measurement period uses price data as of that date and incorporates the financial data from 2021 10-Ks, as this is the earliest date for which all the 2021 10-Ks for the S&P 500 constituents were available.
The Aggregate methodology provides a straightforward look at the entire sector, regardless of market cap or index weighting and matches how S&P Global (SPGI) calculates metrics for the S&P 500.
For additional perspective, I compare the Aggregate method for ROIC with two market-weighted methodologies: market-weighted metrics and market-weighted drivers. Each method has its pros and cons, which are detailed in the Appendix.
Figure 3 compares these three methods for calculating the Energy sector ROIC.
Figure 3: Energy ROIC Methodologies Compared: December 2004 – 3/11/22
The March 11, 2022 measurement period uses price data as of that date and incorporates the financial data from 2021 10-Ks, as this is the earliest date for which all the 2021 10-Ks for the S&P 500 constituents were available.
Disclosure: David Trainer, Kyle Guske II, and Matt Shuler receive no compensation to write about any specific stock, style, or theme.
Appendix: Analyzing ROIC with Different Weighting Methodologies
I derive the metrics above by summing the individual S&P 500 constituent values for revenue, NOPAT, and invested capital to calculate the metrics presented. I call this approach the “Aggregate” methodology.
The Aggregate methodology provides a straightforward look at the entire sector, regardless of market cap or index weighting and matches how S&P Global (SPGI) calculates metrics for the S&P 500.
For additional perspective, I compare the Aggregate method for ROIC with two other market-weighted methodologies:
Market-weighted metrics – calculated by market-cap-weighting the ROIC for the individual companies relative to their sector or the overall S&P 500 in each period. Details:
- Company weight equals the company’s market cap divided by the market cap of the S&P 500/its sector
- I multiply each company’s ROIC by its weight
- S&P 500/Sector ROIC equals the sum of the weighted ROICs for all the companies in the S&P 500/each sector
Market-weighted drivers – calculated by market-cap-weighting the NOPAT and invested capital for the individual companies in each sector in each period. Details:
- Company weight equals the company’s market cap divided by the market cap of the S&P 500/its sector
- I multiply each company’s NOPAT and invested capital by its weight
- I sum the weighted NOPAT and invested capital for each company in the S&P 500/each sector to determine each sector’s weighted NOPAT and weighted invested capital
- S&P 500/Sector ROIC equals weighted sector NOPAT divided by weighted sector invested capital
Each methodology has its pros and cons, as outlined below:
Aggregate method
Pros:
- A straightforward look at the entire S&P 500/sector, regardless of company size or weighting in any indices.
- Matches how S&P Global calculates metrics for the S&P 500.
Cons:
- Vulnerable to impact of by companies entering/exiting the group of companies, which could unduly affect aggregate values despite the level of change from companies that remain in the group.
Market-weighted metrics method
Pros:
- Accounts for a firm’s size relative to the overall S&P 500/sector and weights its metrics accordingly.
Cons:
- Vulnerable to outsized impact of one or a few companies, as shown below in the Consumer Non-cyclicals sector. This outsized impact tends to occur only for ratios where unusually small denominator values can create extremely high or low results.
Market-weighted drivers method
Pros:
- Accounts for a firm’s size relative to the overall S&P 500/sector and weights its NOPAT and invested capital accordingly.
- Mitigates potential outsized impact of one or a few companies by aggregating values that drive the ratio before calculating the ratio.
Cons:
- Can minimize the impact of period-over-period changes in smaller companies, as their impact on the overall sector NOPAT and invested capital is smaller.
[1] I calculate these metrics based on SPGI’s methodology, which sums the individual S&P 500 constituent values for NOPAT and invested capital before using them to calculate the metrics. I call this the “Aggregate” methodology. Get more details in the Appendix.
[2] My research is based on the latest audited financial data, which is the calendar 2021 10-K in most cases. Price data is as of 3/11/22.
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Mbappe & Haaland transfers wouldn't change Benzema's future at Real Madrid, says Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti has insisted that potential transfer deals for Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland wouldn't change Karim Benzema's future at Real Madrid.
Benzema is currently enjoying the best individual season of his Madrid career to date, having already matched his previous highest tally of 24 goals in La Liga while also reaching double figures in the Champions League for the first time.
However, it has been suggested that the 34-year-old could see his minutes reduced significantly in 2022-23 if the Blancos are able to land their two main transfer targets.
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What's been said?
GOAL has reported that Madrid are aiming to seal a free transfer for Mbappe when his contract at Paris Saint-Germain expires in June before putting all their efforts into signing Borussia Dortmund's Haaland.
It remains to be seen whether the Liga leaders will be able to secure the services of both men, but Ancelotti is adamant that Benzema's position will remain safe whatever happens.
"With Karim's age and that he is doing better, better and better... his team-mates don't change anything," the Italian tactician told a press conference.
"In the future he will be one of the most important players in this club, without a doubt, whoever is with him."
Ancelotti says Benzema is now 'more of a leader'
Ancelotti also worked with Benzema in his first stint in charge at Santiago Bernabeu between 2013 and 2015, during which time he had to share the limelight with Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.
The 62-year-old feels Benzema is a far more complete player now, as evidenced by his hat-trick showing against Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals earlier this week.
"It's a very long career, he's growing, his personality has improved and his leadership," said Ancelotti.
"He's always been good but now he stands out more because he's more decisive. It's because of that personality, more of a leader."
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The United Nations says prices for world food commodities like grains and vegetable oils have reached their highest levels ever because of Russia's war in Ukraine.
The U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization said Friday that its Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in international prices for a basket of commodities, averaged 159.3 points last month, up 12.6% from February.
As it is, the February index was the highest level since its 1990 inception. FAO says the war in Ukraine was largely responsible for the 17.1% rise in prices for grains, including wheat.
The biggest price increases were for vegetable oils: that price index rose 23.2%,
Ukraine is the number 1 exporter of sunflower oil, followed by Russia.
Russia and Ukraine together account for around 30% and 20% of global wheat and corn exports, respectively.
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WASHINGTON — Mark your calendars! A solar eclipse stretching across a large portion of the country will grace the sky in two years on April 8, 2024.
A solar eclipse occurs at the exact moment when the moon passes between the sun and Earth blocking the sun's light. The short time when the moon completely blocks the sun is known as the period of totality.
Instead of stretching coast-to-coast like the 2017 "Great American Eclipse", the path of totality for 2024's event largely covers the eastern half of the United States.
Portions of Texas, Oklahoma, Maine, Missouri, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine will see 100% totality. Areas further away from the path of totality will see decreased blockage of the sun.
According to Forbes, 32 million people live within the path of totality for the 2024 eclipse, compared to just 12 million who lived within the 2017 path.
The start of totality will begin in Texas just before 1:30 p.m. CT and end in Maine just after 3:30 p.m. ET.
Some of the major cities in the path of totality include Austin, Dallas, Indianapolis, Cleveland, Buffalo and Syracuse.
Before reaching the U.S., the April 2024 eclipse will go through parts of Mexico and continue through the eastern portion of Canada.
Opposite of a solar eclipse is a lunar eclipse, which is when the Earth moves between the sun and the moon.
A total solar eclipse in the United States isn't an everyday occurrence. The last major solar eclipse in the United States occurred on Aug. 21, 2017. That was the first solar eclipse visible from the 48 contiguous states since 1979. It was also the first eclipse to stretch coast-to-coast since 1918.
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How do Rob Pelinka and Kurt Rambis build a competitive Lakers team next season?
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The Lakers were built on the hope this season that the Big Three of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook could deliver the franchise an NBA-best 18th championship.
The Lakers were also built on the hope that aging future Hall of Famers and role players had strong enough backs to be serious contenders for the crown.
It turned out to be false hope.
Now the question becomes how do Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ vice president of basketball operations and general manager, and Kurt Rambis, the team’s senior basketball advisor, build a team for next season that will give their fans hope for better results following this disastrous season during which the Lakers were eliminated from NBA play-in tournament contention on Tuesday night in Phoenix.
James, Davis and Westbrook played just 21 games together this season because of multiple injuries to James and Davis. They went 11-10 in those games, hardly inspiring confidence that this was a championship-quality team.
Westbrook was asked late Tuesday night whether he'd like to see what they can accomplish if healthy next season with that trio intact.
“Yeah. I mean, that’s the plan. But nothing is promised,” he said. “You kinda gotta take one day at a time each day. And like I’ve said all season long, you got to play the cards you’re dealt. Yes, we want to be able to see what that looks like, what that entails over the course of an 82-game season. But we’re not sure if that’s guaranteed neither. So, I just hope that we have a chance to be able to do something.”
Pelinka and Rambis will be challenged to put together a championship roster for next season that won’t be old and slow like this current underwhelming rendition.
The Lakers have just four players under contract for next season — James ($44.4 million), Davis ($37.9 million), Talen Horton-Tucker ($10 million) and Austin Reaves ($1.5 million).
Two others have player options — Westbrook ($47.1 million) and Kendrick Nunn ($5.2 million).
Presumably, Westbrook will opt in, considering how much he’s due to earn, and so will Nunn, since he hasn’t played all season because of a bone bruise in his right knee.
The Lakers have a team option on Stanley Johnson ($2.3 million). They can give a qualifying offer to Mason Jones ($1.5 million), who is a restricted free agent after his two-way contract expires. They also have Wenyen Gabriel signed through next season on a two-way contract.
Role players Carmelo Anthony, Malik Monk, Trevor Ariza, Dwight Howard, Avery Bradley, Wayne Ellington and Kent Bazemore, who started the season with the Lakers and were expected to be contributors, will be unrestricted free agents, as will late-season acquisition D.J. Augustin.
“A lot of our guys, besides maybe four or five, are on one-year deals, so that’s a personal choice for those guys,” Davis said about the group coming back en masse. “Like I said, when we put this team together, we had championship aspirations, and once again, injuries have gotten in the way of that.
"But I think you would love to see, I think the world would love to see, I think we would love to see what this team could be if we were healthy for the full 82. If that repeats next year, we have the same team, who knows? Like I said, we’ve got to recap this season — what worked, what didn’t work and go from there. But I truly think that we could have done something special if 'Bron and myself, and mainly me, were healthy for the entire season.”
But they were not.
Davis missed almost six weeks because of a right mid-foot sprain before playing in the last three games.
James sat out for the fourth time in the last five games because of soreness in his left ankle.
How the Lakers improve the team will be interesting to see.
They don’t have a first-round draft pick until 2027. They are most likely looking at the taxpayer mid-level exception of about $6.4 million and veteran exceptions to sign players, much like last offseason.
They can look into trades, perhaps trying to move Westbrook this summer as the Lakers reportedly did before the trade deadline.
James can sign an extension with the Lakers on Aug. 4 worth up to about $97 million over two years.
And who will be the coach next season — Frank Vogel or someone else?
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Update: The Lakers listed James (left ankle), Davis (right mid-foot sprain) and Westbrook (right shoulder soreness) as questionable. The Lakers are trying to break a season-high seven-game losing streak. In the absence of the injured Stephen Curry (foot), Jordan Poole has been getting it done for the Warriors. Poole is averaging 18.4 points per game, shooting 36.8% from three-point range. Klay Thompson is averaging 19.3 points and Draymond Green is averaging 7.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game.
This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 10, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
938 AM CDT Fri Apr 8 2022
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Texas...
Angelina River Near Lufkin affecting Cherokee, Nacogdoches and
Angelina Counties.
For the Angelina River...including Lufkin...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
The next statement will be issued Saturday morning at 1045 AM CDT.
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Angelina River Near Lufkin, Texas.
* WHEN...Until early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 161 feet, Expect minor flooding with the gravel
parking lot flooded and water beginning to overflow the gravel
road where it widens into the parking lot. Also expect about a
foot of overflow across the left bank of the Angelina River
looking downstream.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:15 AM CDT Friday the stage was 161.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:15 AM CDT Friday was 161.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
this Friday afternoon and continue falling to 160.4 feet
Wednesday morning.
- Flood stage is 161 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Which pacifier is best: Nuk or Bibs?
Pacifiers soothe babies when they’re crying or otherwise uncomfortable, and many parents consider them to be an essential tool. Pacifiers come in different shapes and are made of various materials, so choosing the right one can be a challenge. If you’re trying to decide between popular brands Nuk and Bibs, there are a number of differences to consider before you can make an informed decision.
Nuk pacifiers
Nuk is a well-known brand that produces quality pacifiers. Most feature well-thought-out designs that allow babies to breathe easily and don’t put added pressure on their jawbones. Many are dishwasher-safe and all are BPA-free.
Nuk pacifier pros
- They typically mimic the shape of an actual nipple to simulate breastfeeding and reduce nipple confusion.
- Many are made of sustainable plastic.
- The shields are often breathable and contour to your baby’s face.
- They have a small handle that makes them easy to carry and allows your baby to remove them from their mouth when they’re done with them.
- Nuk claims their pacifiers are accepted by 95% of babies, according to a 2017 market study with 307 pacifier users.
- The nipple is flatter, allowing more room for a natural sucking motion.
- They’re affordable compared to other pacifiers.
- They often come in packs of three or more.
- Many of them have shields made of a soft silicone material that’s gentle on sensitive skin.
- There are a large variety of colors and sizes.
- They have glow-in-the-dark options, which can make them easier to find in the dark.
- They promote healthy teeth development. Many parents used these pacifiers past the age of 2 and didn’t notice any issues with their child’s teeth.
Nuk pacifier cons
- Many hold water in the nipple after being washed. Getting the water out can be difficult, and if you don’t, they may develop mold.
- The silicone material gets dirty quickly. This is especially problematic when your child begins crawling around.
- Some make a loud squeaking noise that may wake your baby.
- The nipples are smaller than other brands and may fall out of your baby’s mouth.
Best Nuk pacifiers
Nuk Orthodontic Pacifiers, Timeless Collection
These feature a heart-shaped shield that allow your baby to breathe easily. The glow-in-the-dark design makes it easy to find if they fall out of your baby’s mouth at night. The nipples are BPA-free silicone. The natural shape prevents nipple confusion.
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Nuk Comfy Orthodontic Pacifiers
The silicone shield contours to your baby’s face. Although the silicone material gets dirty easily, it doesn’t leave marks on your baby’s face. These are lightweight, making it easy for your baby to keep in their mouth.
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Nuk Airflow Glow-in-the-Dark Pacifiers
The shield’s shape and additional holes make it easy for your baby to breathe. The nipples are flat, making it easier for your baby to use. The design keeps your baby’s face from getting sweaty when it’s hot outside.
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Bibs pacifiers
Bibs is a Danish pacifier brand that isn’t as well-known as Nuk, though they’re rising in popularity. Many Bibs pacifiers have an entirely different shape than those made by Nuk and some are larger, making it easier for your baby to keep in their mouth. In many cases, they have air holes that make the pacifier easier to use and are made of food-grade silicone. Still, some are made of natural latex that may have a noticeable smell.
Bibs pacifier pros
- They come in numerous sizes and have a variety of nipple shapes.
- There are multiple nipple materials from which to choose.
- Many use hypoallergenic silicone that’s odorless and tasteless.
- Most have rings on the shield that can easily be attached to pacifier clips.
- Most are lightweight but durable.
- They have a stylish design compared to other brands.
- They’re easy for babies to keep in their mouths.
- Many parents found that these were the only pacifiers their babies would accept.
- Some have glow-in-the-dark rings.
- Babies with cleft palettes don’t have a hard time keeping these in their mouths.
Bibs pacifier cons
- These are significantly more expensive than Nuk brand pacifiers.
- Many hold water in the nipple when washed.
- Some of these pacifiers have a latex smell that babies don’t like.
Best Bibs pacifiers
BIBS Pacifiers Try-It Collection
If you can’t decide which pacifier your baby will like best, this pack of two different styles is a great choice. The nipples are made from natural rubber latex. Although some parents were disappointed with the styles they received, many were thrilled with their purchase.
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These feature a larger handle than most Bibs pacifiers and two nipple materials from which to choose — natural latex or silicone. They’re easy for babies to keep in their mouths. This set comes with two pacifiers.
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BIBS Supreme Silicone Pacifiers
Unlike some of the other Bibs pacifiers, these don’t have a scent. There are eight colors to choose from. They’re light and the vented shield allows your baby to breathe easily.
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Should you get a Nuk pacifier or a Bibs pacifier?
Both Nuk and Bibs make excellent pacifiers. Nuk pacifiers are an excellent option if you’re looking for something affordable and effective. Additionally, with Nuk pacifiers, you don’t have to worry about your baby refusing the pacifier due to its smell.
Still, Bibs pacifiers are a good choice for children who have trouble keeping smaller pacifiers in their mouths. Many parents switch to Bibs pacifiers when their children are old enough to crawl and walk since they don’t tend to get dirty as easily.
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PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon Supreme Court Chief Justice Martha Walters has sent a letter to Gov. Kate Brown and legislative leaders asking for a summit to address a crippling shortage of public defenders that's led to the dismissal of dozens of criminal cases and a huge court backlog.
Because of pandemic court closures, public defenders face a tremendous backlog of cases and aren’t taking new clients. Cases can’t be heard unless the defendant has an attorney and several hundred people are currently in custody statewide without representation, according to Oregon Public Broadcasting. Thirty-five cases in Multnomah County, which is home to Portland, have been dismissed by judges over prosecutors' objections because of the public defender shortage, OPB said, citing a memo.
Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt said in an opinion piece published in The Oregonian/OregonLive last month that the justice system is “nearing the point of breakage" because of the public defender shortage and the departure of overworked prosecutors.
Schmidt said a judge dismissed three cases in March, including a domestic violence case that included allegations of strangulation, because the defendants lacked an attorney. More than 150 felony cases in the Portland area lack a public defender and can't be prosecuted, he wrote.
In nearby Washington County, 11 people in custody are without an attorney, court staff told OPB this week. In Multnomah County, more than 260 people are without an attorney. Of those, 22 are in custody.
In Oregon, public defense is run through the Office of Public Defense Services, which secures and pays contracts to public defense firms.
Walters, the Supreme Court justice, is responsible for appointing the commission members who hire and oversee the agency’s executive director.
State lawmakers last month allocated $12.8 million in additional funds to add public defenders and support staff to the hardest-hit counties, including Multnomah, Washington, Lane and Marion. But Walters said in her letter that “providers have found it more difficult than anticipated to do that hiring and are also facing the unanticipated loss of experienced counsel" and state leaders need to urgently address the “immediate crisis.”
Leading up to the summit, Walters said she’ll host a series of meetings with prosecutors, judges and public defenders starting next week. Her first meeting will be next week in Multnomah County where, she noted, a lack of staffing at the sheriff’s office has made it challenging to assist with attorney-client visits “critical to case resolution,” as well as transporting people in custody to court hearings.
“The current crisis is having a real impact on defendants who have a constitutional right to counsel, on courts’ ability to resolve cases, on the safety of our communities,” Walters wrote.
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WASHINGTON — It’s a moment 46 days — and more than 46 years — in the making.
President Joe Biden on Friday will celebrate the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to reach the Supreme Court, marking the pinnacle of her legal career and bringing his political story full circle.
As a longtime Senate Judiciary Committee chairman, Biden had a front-row seat to some of the most contentious confirmation battles in the Court’s history, as well as the hearings for Justice Stephen Breyer, whose retirement this summer is clearing the way for Jackson to join the bench.
“This is a tremendously historic day in the White House and in the country, and this is a fulfillment of a promise the president made to the country,” said White House press secretary Jen Psaki. She added that Biden’s time on the Judiciary Committee “was defining for him and gave him historically exceptional preparation” for putting a justice on the court.
Watch Biden's remarks with closed captions here.
In nominating Jackson, Biden delivered on a campaign promise to select the first Black woman to serve on a court that was made up entirely of white men for almost two centuries, declared her race unworthy of citizenship and endorsed American segregation.
He also chose an attorney who will be the high court’s first former public defender and who possesses the elite legal background of other justices as well, with degrees from Harvard and Harvard Law School and top clerkships, including for Breyer himself.
Jackson's arrival on the bench won’t upend the current 6-3 ideological balance in favor of conservatives, but Biden sees the pick as historic nonetheless. He nominated her on the second anniversary of his pledge ahead of the South Carolina presidential primary to select a Black woman for the court. The move helped resurrect his flailing campaign and preserved his pathway to the White House.
“We’ve taken another step toward making our highest court reflect the diversity of America,” Biden said in a tweet Thursday after posing for a selfie with the justice-in-waiting. “She will be an incredible Justice, and I was honored to share this moment with her.”
Jackson had joined Biden at the White House to watch the Senate vote unfold on TV, the two of them clasping hands in the Roosevelt Room as her confirmation became reality.
"History doesn’t happen by accident — it’s made,” said White House chief of staff Ron Klain. He took note on MSNBC of the vote on Brown's nomination being presided over in the Senate by Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black vice president, also selected by Biden.
Throughout his 50 years in Washington, Biden has played an instrumental part in shaping the court, both inside and out of the Senate. But this was his first opportunity to make a selection of his own.
Biden may not get another chance. Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell, in an interview Thursday with Axios, refused to commit to hold confirmation hearings for a future Biden nominee to the high court if the GOP retakes control of the Senate in 2023.
Biden took part in confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominees Sandra Day O’Connor in 1981 and Antonin Scalia in 1986, both nominated by President Ronald Reagan. He also participated in the 1986 hearing to elevate Justice William Rehnquist to the position of chief justice of the United States.
As committee chairman, he presided over the hearings for doomed nominee Robert Bork, then the successful confirmations of Anthony M. Kennedy, David Souter, Clarence Thomas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Breyer.
He was on the committee in 2005 but no longer chairman when now-Chief Justice John Roberts was confirmed to the court, and in 2006 when Samuel Alito became a justice.
As vice president, Biden helped counsel President Barack Obama on his three Supreme Court picks: Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, who were confirmed, and now-Attorney General Merrick Garland, whose nomination was blocked by the GOP ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Jackson won’t take office immediately. Breyer is set to step down after the court concludes its current term, which is usually in late June or early July. Only then will Jackson take the oath to become an associate justice. A White House official said Jackson will remain in her role on the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit but will continue to recuse herself from cases.
Friday's celebratory event on the South Lawn of the White House comes amid a COVID-19 outbreak among Washington’s political class that has sidelined members of Biden’s administration and lawmakers, including Maine Sen. Susan Collins, who tested positive for the virus just hours after voting for Brown’s confirmation.
Psaki on Thursday addressed concerns that the White House event could be a “super-spreader” for the virus, like President Donald Trump’s Rose Garden ceremony announcing the nomination of now-Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Psaki emphasized that the risks from the virus are now much lower because of vaccinations and treatments.
“At that point in time, vaccines were unavailable, people were not vaccinated, it certainly puts us in a different space,” Psaki said.
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LINCOLN — Aubrey Kemp felt disrespected by Lincoln on Thursday. The sophomore made the Golden Bears pay as he hit a three-run home run to lead St. Clair County past Lincoln 5-3.
“It made me very mad that they intentionally walked the batter in front of me with two outs,” Kemp said. “They thought that I couldn’t hit, so I had to let them know that I still could hit. It was an outside fastball and I live in the opposite field.”
St. Clair County head coach Steven Nuss said Kemp has delivered big hits throughout the season for the Saints.
“He has been a guy that has come up with a lot of timely hits for us this year,” Nuss said. “When his approach is good he’s a tough out.”
Lincoln head coach Matt Collier said uncharacteristic mistakes led to the big inning for the Saints. Lincoln committed two errors before Kemp delivered a two-out home run.
“We didn’t play our best game defensively which is different for us,” Collier said. “Throughout the year that has been our strength. We have played great defense all year and I think (Thursday) we made four errors. In the inning that they hit the three-run bomb which was the difference in the game, we booted two balls. We should have been out of that inning. Once you do things like that against a good team like St. Clair they are going to take advantage of it eventually. We just didn’t play our best game today.”
The win moves the Saints (12-10,4-1) closer to clinching a playoff berth. If St. Clair County wins next week’s series against Class 5A, Area 11 foe Alexandria they will clinch the area title as well as host the first round of the playoffs.
“It (the win) puts us in a good spot,” Nuss said. “We have done everything that we needed to this point to get there. We will see how it works out for us.“
Lincoln’s road to the postseason got harder with the series loss to the Saints. The Golden Bears will have to win next week’s series against Moody as well as get help from other teams in the area to clinch a playoff berth.
What to know
—Jayce Mickens earned the complete-game win for the Saints. The junior recorded seven strikeouts against the Golden Bears.
— Danny Diego was the losing pitcher for the Golden Bears.
-- Griffin Wilson was responsible for both runs for Lincoln. Wilson hit a single to score Brayden Watson and Kaene Newell.
-Jackson Lindsey went 1-for-3 at the plate with two RBIs for the Saints.
Who said
—Nuss on the performance of Mickens:
“He threw it really well. “He’s a basketball guy so he got out here a little later. We have been worried about his pitch count for a while. We feel like this is the first week that he has been well enough to go the distance as far as arm strength. He did a fantastic job of throwing strikes and competing. He did a heck of a job.”
—Collier on the area race for the postseason:
“We have a highly competitive area. We have Moody, St. Clair, and Alexandria. We can all beat each other; it’s whoever plays the best that day. In the first series against Alexandria, we played better as we won two out of three. We did not play our best baseball in this series. Hopefully, we can get it turned around and get some momentum going into Moody. Hopefully, we can win those games and find a way into the playoffs.”
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Gone in 30 seconds! Thieves ransack luxury store on the Upper East Side and get away with $40k in Chanel and Louis Vuitton handbags in under a minute in the same week shoplifting gang stole $70k in designer clothes from Soho store and rammed NYPD car
- A group of three thieves broke into the Designer Revival luxury store on the Upper East Side and made of with $40,000 worth of designer handbags
- Surveillance footage of the crime shows the thieves working efficiently as they made a grab for the bags and ran out in under a minute last Wednesday
- The robbery came days after a shoplifting gang rammed an NYPD patrol car as they tried to flee from a raid on a high-end boutique in SoHo
- The crew made off with expensive goods over two separate alleged shoplifting trips, with the most recent raid bringing them $14,000 of products
- The pricey shoplifting smash-and-grabs come as the New York Police Department reported a 44 percent spike in crime since last year
- A new task force was formed in March to crackdown on shoplifting after stores in Midtown complained about the repeatedly looting
A group of thieves broke into a luxury store in Manhattan's Upper East Side and made of with $40,000 worth of Chanel and Louis Vuitton handbags in under a minute.
Surveillance footage inside the Designer Revival store shows three men grabbing the expensive handbags last Wednesday morning before the shop opened and quickly running out.
In a Facebook about the incident, the Designer Revival said the brazen robbery was yet another blow to the store as it continues to recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic.
'We are completely devastated by this attack on our small local shop, the 2nd robbery in less than two years,' the company wrote.
'We recognize the deep underlying issues and distress that led these brazen thieves to steal from a small local shop, one that is still recovering from the pandemic. Justice will ultimately be served to the deplorable thieves.'
The robbery came days before a a suspected shoplifting gang who are said to have stolen $70,000 of designer gear in SoHo were filmed ramming an NYPD cop car to try and escape - only for officers to stop them.
These smash and grab raids are two of many blighting New York City - and cities nationwide - and comes as the New York Police Department reported a 44 percent spike in crime since last year.
The continued rise in crime and complaints from stores and businesses has led the NYPD to deploy a new quality of life unit to ensure shoppers safety in Midtown.
A group of thieves broke into the Designer Revival store last week, stealing $40,000 worth of Chanel and Louis Vuitton handbags in under a minute
Surveillance footage shows the thieves working efficiently as they made a grab for the bags
The thieves run out quickly, completing the heist in less than a minute
Designer Revival said the brazen robbery was yet another blow to the store as it continues to recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic. Pictured, the shattered front door
Sunday's spree allegedly saw the gang steal $14,000 of glitzy Dior, Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Sacai garments. The same crew is said to have been behind a $50,000 raid on the same store on February 6.
The three suspects, identified as Janavia Marable, 29, Brianna Grier, 27, and Jahil Pamplin, 29, were filmed being busted after targeting Kirna Zabete - a high-end boutique that specializes in selling designer fashion - in Manhattan's ritzy SoHo neighborhood on Sunday.
Their Dodge Charger was filmed trying to race away from cops on Canal Street, then reversing into an NYPD cruiser in a bid to disable it.
But moments later, a huge posse of cops descended on the Dodge and started smashing at it with batons, with the suspects, who are from Newark in New Jersey, pulled out moments later.
A dramatic moment captured a NYC shoplifting gang as they 'stole $70,000 of designer clothes and bags' before being rammed and stopped by a NYPD car as they tried to get away
The video, which was posted to TikTok , shows as police officers hit the windows with their batons on the crew's Dodge Charger
The video, which was posted to TikTok, shows as police officers hit the windows with their batons on the crew's Dodge Charger.
Afterwards, one of the women could be seen being blasted by the cops for ramming the police car - only to shrug and say that she didn't know what they were talking about .
During Sunday's robbery, the trio reportedly 'removed items from the display cases and racks,' before running out of the store and jumping into the Charger, the New York Post reported.
'When officers attempted to conduct a lawful car stop, the vehicle refused to pull over and recklessly drove through traffic,' an NYPD statement said.
They made off with a Dior pants, Dior jacket, Gucci pants, several Gucci jackets, Sacai jackets, a Bottega crossbody and a Bottega Jodie bag, all of which is worth a combined $14,400. The Bottega Jodie bag alone retails at more than $2,000.
The three Newark, New Jersey residents were all charged with grand larceny, reckless endangerment, fleeing an officer and resisting arrest.
Authorities said the two women in the group had previously shoplifted at the same store back on February 6, and received an extra charge for robbery for that incident.
During that time, Marable, Grier and two other suspects entered the store before making off with 26 handbags valued at $50,000.
Police said in that incident, one of the thieves showed a store employee a gun in his waistband, with the suspects eventually fleeing the scene in two white SUVs.
That investigation is ongoing, according to police.
The cops eventually arrest two women and a man who had attempted to flee in the Charger after another shoplifting spree at Kirna Zabete on 477 Broome Street
Janavia Marable, 29, and Brianna Grier, 27, two suspects being arrested for the shoplifting incident in Soho
The three Newark, New Jersey residents, who of which pictured above, were all charged with grand larceny, reckless endangerment, fleeing an officer and resisting arrest
The repeated smash-and-grabs led officials from Madison Square Garden, 34th Street, Soho and Times Square to call on the NYPD for help, leading the department to form a new unit of more than 30 officers in March to patrol the areas, the New York Post reported.
The cops are working together with the city's Department of Health, Department of Homeless Services, Sanitation, Parks and Recreation, MTA and Consumer Affairs to ensure the areas are 'clean, safe and accessible for shoppers, tourists and people going to work,' a police source told the Post.
The unit has visited more than 100 homeless encampments to clear them out and move the individuals towards city agencies and shelters that can help them.
So far, police have given out more than 150 summonses for urinating and drinking in public, shut down 40 vendors selling counterfeit goods and made dozens of arrests for shoplifting, the Post reported.
Violent crime continues to rise in New York City, with overall crime up more than 44 percent
Retailers have been pushing lawmakers for stricter punishments against shoplifters as a crimewave sweeps the nation, including in NYC where a Rite Aid store in midtown Manhattan closed its doors in February after having $200,000 worth of product stolen in just two months.
'They come in every day, sometimes twice a day, with laundry bags and just load up on stuff,' an employee at the now-shuttered Hell's Kitchen drug store, which used to be open 24 hours, told the New York Post.
'They take whatever they want and we can't do anything about it. It's why the store is closing. They can't afford to keep it open.'
Designer stores in New York City and nationwide are seeing rampant smash and grab and high street chains are targeted by brazen shoplifters who walk out with armfuls of stolen goods without being stopped by security or staff.
Duane Reade in NYC has been the target of a series of robberies by teenage gangs since February. Another chemist chain, CVS Pharmacy, claims shoplifting has increased by 300 percent since the start of the pandemic began.
The worries reached a peak in summer 2021 amid nationwide smash-and-grab robberies, with Sex and the City Star Cynthia Nixon suggesting CVS allow the thieves to get away with the crimes rather than locking up the products behind cases.
CVS has been locking up expensive body wash, deodorants, razors and home items for years but recently it has started locking up toothpaste and goods. This picture taken on Friday in Greenwich Village shows an entire row of toothpaste behind a lock
Sex and the City Star Cynthia Nixon suggested CVS allow shoplifters to get away with their crimes rather than locking up the products behind cases
The actress and failed New York gubernatorial candidate tweeted last year that she had noticed her local CVS in SoHo had 'started' locking up 'basic items like clothing detergent.'
'As so many families can't make ends meet right now, I can't imagine thinking that the way to solve the problem of people stealing basic necessities out of desperation is to prosecute them,' Nixon, who is worth an estimated $25 million, tweeted.
She was slammed by people who said the solution was not to invite theft. CVS, Walgreens and Duane Reade have been locking up items for years to deter thieves amid a widespread decriminalization of shoplifting.
Yesterday, DailyMail.com reported on a brazen Manhattan shoplifter who claimed a security guard at a Duane Reade assaulted her when he stopped her from walking out of the store with fabric softener.
The shoplifter, identifying herself as 'Jackie', gave an interview outside the Duane Reade on 14th Street in Union Square on Wednesday after her clash with security, claiming they dragged her into a back room and issued her with a notice banning her from all the chain's stores across the state.
Jackie spoke openly about her attempts to steal the fabric softener to do her laundry and claims when the security guard stopped her at the door, she complied and handed over the merchandise before trying to leave the store.
'He put his hands on me and pulled me back into the store and told me I had to go back in,' she says. 'They're not allowed to touch you.'
'They manhandled me. They dragged me into the store. They actually cut my purse off of me with a box cutter.'
New York Police Department has reported a 44 per cent increase in crime since last year.
Felony assaults are up by more than 19 percent as the New York Police Department reported 5,673 cases so far this year, compared to 4,763 in the same time last year.
The number of shooting victims also soared this year with 332 victims reported so far compared to the 290 last year, a 14.5 percent rise
Rape has also seen a worrying increase of nearly 16 percent, with 410 cases reported so far in 2022.
Robberies have seen the most troubling uptick, with police reporting 3,945 cases so far, a more than 47 percent increase from last year.
Murders, however, have gone down by about 8.6 percent, with police reporting 96 cases for far compared to 105 last year.
The rise in crime has also left New Yorkers believing their lives would be better if they just left the city.
The Fontas Advisors and Core Decision Analytics poll found 59 percent of respondents agreed with the statement: 'My family would have a better future if we left New York City permanently'
Crime was the leading issue on the voters' minds, with 41 percent saying public safety was the most pressing issue while 19 percent cited inflation and the high cost of living in the city
A Fontas Advisors and Core Decision Analytics poll found that of 840 New York voters survey, 59 percent agreed with the statement: ''My family would have a better future if we left New York City permanently.'
In comparison, just 15 per cent 'strongly disagreed' and 26 per cent 'somewhat disagreed' for a total of 41 per cent.
Crime was the leading issue on voters' minds, with 41 percent of respondents saying public safety was the most pressing issue, while 19 percent cited inflation and the high cost of living in New York.
The poll echoed a similar survey conducted by Morning Consult, which found that of 9,386 adults who work in the city 40 percent said they want to leave the city.
According to that poll, 74 percent of respondents said that safety has gotten worse in the city since the start of the pandemic lockdowns in March 2020, with 82 percent saying homelessness has also worsened.
Overall, 84 percent of respondents said conditions in the city have gotten worse over the past two years, with more than half agreeing that conditions have greatly deteriorated.
New York City workers said they were fed up with the rise in crime and homelessness in the city, according to a recent poll of more than 9,000 employees. Of those polled, 84 percent said conditions in the city have worsened in the last two years
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NEW YORK: The U.S. Treasury 10-year yield hit a three-year high above 2.7% on Friday while the U.S. dollar index advanced to 100 for the first time in nearly two years, helped by the prospect of a more aggressive pace of Federal Reserve tightening.
U.S. stocks were mixed in choppy early trading, with the Nasdaq down 0.6% amid worries over higher yields.
This week’s release of the minutes from the Fed’s March meeting showed “many” participants were prepared to raise rates in 50-basis-point increments in coming months.
The dollar index has gained over the past month, while the euro has been pressured by investor concerns about the economic costs of war in Ukraine and a presidential election in France.
The dollar index rose above 100, its highest since May 2020. It was last flat at 99.84.
The euro dropped to a one-month low of $1.0837. It last changed hands at $1.0880, also near flat on the day.
“The dollar’s latest pop is the culmination of bullish factors ranging from geopolitical risk, election uncertainty in France, and the Fed’s increasingly hawkish outlook for interest rates,” said Joe Manimbo, senior market analyst at Western Union Business Solutions in Washington.
In Treasuries, the two-year/10-year spread remained near its widest this week.
The 10-year yield hit 2.73%, its highest since March 2019, and the yield on 10-year inflation-protection securities was within 15 basis points of turning positive for the first time in over two years.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 212.55 points, or 0.61%, to 34,796.12, the S&P 500 gained 6.47 points, or 0.14%, to 4,506.68 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 89.25 points, or 0.64%, to 13,808.05.
The pan-European STOXX 600 index rose 1.23% and MSCI’s gauge of stocks across the globe gained 0.23%.
French presidential election risk was also evident in bond markets as French borrowing costs rose while yields of other core European government bonds fell. Investors are concerned that far-right candidate Marine Le Pen could beat incumbent Emmanuel Macron.
A Le Pen victory, while still unlikely, is now within the margin of error before the first round of voting on Sunday, opinion polls showed.
In the energy market, U.S. crude recently rose 0.15% to $96.17 per barrel and Brent was at $100.36, down 0.22% on the day.
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Four U.S. Secret Service agents suspended over ties to phony cops
(Recasts with details from court hearing)
By Sarah N. Lynch
WASHINGTON, April 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Secret Service has suspended four agents linked to two men accused of impersonating federal law enforcement officers who authorities said gave gifts worth thousands of dollars to agency personnel including one assigned to protect President Joe Biden's wife.
The two Washington men, Arian Taherzadeh, 40, and Haider Ali, 35, appeared in federal court on Thursday a day after being arrested. Prosecutors said they plan to charge them with conspiracy in a scheme in which they are accused of posing as U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents.
Taherzadeh offered to purchase a $2,000 assault rifle for a Secret Service agent assigned to protect first lady Jill Biden and told other government officials they could have access to what he claimed were "official government vehicles," the FBI said.
Federal prosecutor Joshua Rothstein said Ali has told witnesses that he has connections to the Pakistani intelligence service ISI. Rothstein did not say whether the United States has evidence confirming that claim. Rothstein also said U.S. authorities have recovered a passport from Ali containing three visas to visit Pakistan and two to visit Iran.
Taherzadeh and Ali were exposed when they gave false statements about being members of law enforcement to a U.S. Postal inspector investigating the March assault of a letter carrier, officials said.
Prosecutors said the pair had posed as special agents since at least February 2020 and offered a variety of gifts to Secret Service members and at least one Department of Homeland Security employee including rent-free apartments valued at $40,000 a year, iPhones, surveillance systems, a drone, a flat-screen television, a case for storing an assault rifle, a generator and other law enforcement paraphernalia.
Rothstein said the FBI uncovered evidence after searching several apartments tied to the defendants including a loaded Glock pistol, ammunition, components from disassembled guns and sniper equipment.
In addition, it recovered body armor, gas masks, zip ties, handcuffs, firearm storage cases, a drone, Department of Homeland Security patches and law enforcement clothing, DHS training manuals, surveillance equipment and a binder with a list of residents in the apartment complex.
The Justice Department said the suspects tried to recruit at least one person to join what they claimed was an official DHS "task force."
"Taherzadeh and Ali required that the 'applicant' be shot with an Airsoft rifle to evaluate their pain tolerance and reaction," an FBI agent wrote in a sworn statement. "Subsequent to being shot, the applicant was informed that their hiring was in process. The applicant was also assigned to conduct research on an individual that provided support to the Department of Defense and intelligence community."
Rothstein said Taherzadeh tried to delete social media posts after learning he was under criminal investigation.
As of Monday, four members of the Secret Service were placed on administrative leave pending further investigation, officials said.
During the interview with the Postal inspector who discovered the scheme, the men claimed to be part of a special police investigative unit involved with under-cover gang work and investigations into the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, officials said. (Reporting by Sarah N. Lynch; Editing by Scott Malone and Will Dunham) ((sarah.n.lynch@thomsonreuters.com; 202-579-0289)) Keywords: USA SECURITY/IMPERSONATORS (UPDATE 1, PIX)
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The annual event is an important fixture in the royal calendar and will see Charles follow the ancient tradition of distributing Maundy money to community stalwarts on Thursday.
It is understood the Queen, who has been experiencing mobility issues, was unable to commit to the event and, with the order of service being printed, she was keen for the arrangements to be confirmed to avoid any misunderstanding or the day to be overshadowed.
The monarch attended a service commemorating the life of the Duke of Edinburgh last week with senior royals and a congregation of hundreds, and has been carrying out virtual events and her other duties as head of state.
Charles and Camilla will join the congregation for the Royal Maundy Service at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle.
The announcement comes just ahead of the first anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh’s death, which is expected to be marked privately by the Queen and her family.
Philip, famously described by the Queen as her “constant strength and guide”, died peacefully in his sleep on April 9 last year at his Windsor Castle home, just a few months short of his 100th birthday.
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Tomasz Dembler: Two jailed for killing man found in shallow grave
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Two men who killed a man whose mutilated body was found in a shallow grave have been jailed for 16 years.
Polish national Tomasz Dembler's back and ribs were broken and his hands were cut off, Teesside Crown Court heard.
Zbigniew Pawlowski, 41, and Rafal Chmielewski, 39, were on trial for murder but partway through admitted manslaughter.
Three others were jailed for perverting the course of justice by burying his body.
Monika Solerska, 37, was jailed for five and a half years, Adam Czerwinski, 45, for five and Tomasz Reczycki, 37, for three.
The trial previously heard Polish national Mr Dembler, 39, had been "drinking to excess" and using drugs, which he also sold, before he disappeared in March last year.
He was beaten to death in his bedroom at a shared house in Middlesbrough.
His remains were discovered several weeks later by two teenage girls near Flatts Lane Country Park beauty spot.
The girls received special commendations in court for their "fortitude and bravery".
Mrs Justice Stacey said "all five defendants had played a part and had collaborated together".
She said the sustained attack on Mr Dembler would have "caused unimaginable pain" as he was punched, kicked and held in a sustained headlock which may have killed him.
The judge described the disposal of his body as "chillingly slick and callous".
In a written statement, Mr Dembler's brother Krzysztof said he "couldn't imagine the horrendous pain and terror his brother must have gone through".
He said: "As a family we have lost our future with Tomasz and his daughter is no longer the same little girl."
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Set on 700 acres of oaks and meadows outside Ashland, Oregon, is a true one-of-a-kind find – a home so distinct that it will never be duplicated.
Corners are curved, natural materials are used in unexpected ways and windows are shaped like spruce trees, pines and clouds.
Completed in 2016, the Pueblo-style residence called Shining Hand Ranch was built by Oregon artist and house developer Ed Bemis, who enlisted the assistance of local designers and artisans.
The smooth stucco two-story, inspired by nature, is topped by tile-covered domed roofs. The 9,879-square-foot home is encircled by a stone patio and copper tree sculptures.
The hand-carved double front doors depict wildlife native to the area such as salmon, coyotes and eagles. The arched doors are surrounded by glass divided into panes by sculptural tree branches.
Beyond the granite entryway is a floor of wavy hardwood ribbons of varying tones that evoke moving water. Accents of river rock planters enhance the effect.
Two staircases connect to the two bedrooms upstairs. One, with a pair of carved hawks at the base, has a black walnut and glass railing with copper accents.
Mosaic dragons entwine above the fireplace in the first of the two living rooms. A small wooden door opens to wood storage that can be filled from the outside.
Manzanita trees appear to grow through the walls of the formal dining room.
In the kitchen, a granite-topped island is supported by natural Manzanita tree trunks. The travertine floors are adorned with pewter inlays.
The primary suite sits under a domed cedar ceiling and opens to a terrace that has a glass railing and sweeping views. The primary bathroom, one of 3.5 in the house, features a double shower, a jetted tub and dual sinks. Boulders were used to create benches in the steam shower.
The detached glass-enclosed swimming pool is solar heated. A second, 50-foot lap pool has an open-air gazebo.
Also on the property is an off-grid cabin with solar power and a generator. An open-plan living room, a sleeping loft, a galley kitchen, a bedroom and a full bathroom with a claw-foot tub are within.
Kendra Ratcliff of LUXE is co-marketing the property at 2700 N. Valley View Road, Ashland, Oregon. The asking price is US $5.895 million.
LUXE is an exclusive member of Forbes Global Properties, a consumer marketplace and membership network of elite brokerages selling the world’s most luxurious homes.
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 8, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Albany NY
1035 AM EDT Fri Apr 8 2022
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON TO THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Mohawk River At Little Falls.
* WHEN...From this afternoon to this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Minor flood stage. Water overflows onto
Route 5S near Fort Herkimer and farm fields are flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:30 AM EDT Friday the stage was 14.2 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise to 15.0 feet this afternoon.
It will then fall to 12.9 feet and begin rising again
tomorrow morning. It will rise to 13.0 feet tomorrow evening.
It will then fall again and remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
15.0 feet on 04/22/1993.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Mohawk River
Little Falls
Flood Stage: 15.0
Observed Stage at Fri 9 am: 14.2
Forecast:
Fri 2 pm 15.0
Fri 8 pm 14.1
Sat 2 am 13.1
Sat 8 am 12.9
Sat 2 pm 13.0
Sat 8 pm 13.0
Sun 2 am 12.9
Sun 8 am 12.5
Sun 2 pm 12.1
Sun 8 pm 11.7
Mon 2 am 11.3
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It’s been another positive week for the FTSE100, as it looks to close higher for the fifth week in a row, however markets on the other side of the Channel have struggled, even as we look set to end the week on a positive note across the board.
Europe
Today’s positive session for European markets appears to have more to do with the fact that the strength of the US dollar has pushed both the pound and the euro lower, with the pound falling to its lowest levels since November 2020, below the 1.3000 level.
The CAC40 in France has come under pressure this week, ahead of the first round of the French elections this weekend, as Marine Le Pen has closed the poll gap with Emmanuel Macron, while the DAX has also fallen back on concerns that the German economy is slipping into recession.
It’s been a solid week for the more defensive areas of the UK market with health care performing very well, with AstraZeneca and GlaxoSmithKline the best performers over the past few days. AstraZeneca’s share price hit a new record high today, to become the UK’s most valuable company, moving past oil giant Shell.
Shell shares have rebounded today after sliding back yesterday on the back of the news that it was taking a $5bn write-down on its Russian assets.
Today’s gains on the FTSE100 have been broad-based with strong performances from energy, health care and financials.
US
US markets saw a somewhat mixed start to the last day of the trading week, and have continued to look weak, due to the continued rise in US yields. Last week we saw US markets hit a 3-month high, however this week’s hawkish Fed pivot on balance sheet reduction appears to have prompted some profit taking as we look ahead to the start of US earnings season next week.
US 10-year yields have continued to push higher, hitting fresh 3-year peaks above 2.7% as investors continue to look towards next week's CPI report and the prospect of a more aggressive Fed in May.
The Nasdaq 100 is leading today’s declines with tech stocks taking the brunt of today’s weakness.
Robinhood Markets has come under selling pressure after Goldman Sachs downgraded the company to “sell” with the bank saying that it was unlikely to reach profitability in 2023.
FX
The US dollar has swept all before it this week, with the US dollar index moving above the 100 level for the first time since May 2020, with the worst performers being the negative yielding currencies of the Japanese yen and the euro, as yield differentials between those currencies and the US dollar widen out even further.
The pound has also come under pressure, slipping below the 1.3000 level for the first time since November 2020, despite the fact that the Bank of England is in a hiking cycle of its own. This is likely to be a concern for the MPC as a weaker pound tends to negate the impact of tighter interest rate policy. Despite Bank of England concerns that raising interest rates too quickly could squeeze consumer incomes further, they may well have to if a stronger US dollar pushes the pound too much lower in the coming weeks.
Commodities
Crude oil prices saw a big drop last week, and this week looks set to see another negative week, after another emergency reserve release of reserves, and concerns about a slowdown in Chinese demand as the whole city of Shanghai is locked down due to Covid-19 outbreaks. This appears to be offsetting concerns about disruption to supplies from an embargo on Russian supplies as the events in Bucha, Ukraine prompt global outrage.
Despite the strength being seen in both US yields and the US dollar, gold prices appear to be edging higher, and could well be on course for a retest of the recent highs.
Volatility
NVIDIA remains in focus following that bout of activity seen across the wider semiconductor sector at the start of the week. Shares finished the day little changed but traded in a 5% range, driving daily vol higher to 151% against 110% on the month.
US Natural Gas is the latest commodity to find focus. The underlying price traded out to a 13 year high on Thursday with uncertainty in the global energy market seen as rattling sentiment. As a result, daily vol advanced to 74% against a monthly print of just 58%.
Fiat and cryptocurrencies alike are looking somewhat subdued although Dogecoin continues to find some action as it settles from the excitement earlier in the week. Daily vol set at 89%, although that’s barely up from the 84% one month reading.
Elsewhere, markets have appeared largely uneventful, although some of CMC’s proprietary share baskets continue to offer a degree of action. Two examples here are daily vol on the Gaming basket advanced to 68% from 53% on the month, whilst the Cyber Security equivalent printed 58% against 47%.
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Dozens killed in missile strike on Ukraine railway station crowded with evacuees
A missile has hit a railway station in eastern Ukraine where thousands of people were trying to flee, killing 50 people, Ukrainian authorities said.
Photos from the scene in Kramatorsk showed bodies covered with tarpaulins on the ground and the remnants of a rocket with the words “For the children” painted on it in Russian.
About 4,000 civilians were in and around the station, the office of Ukraine’s prosecutor-general said, adding that most were women and children heeding calls to leave the area before Russia launches a full-scale offensive in the country’s east.
The Russian Defence Ministry denied attacking the station in Ukraine’s contested Donbas region, but President Volodymyr Zelensky and other Ukrainian leaders accused Russia’s military of deliberately targeting a location where only civilians were assembled.
“The inhuman Russians are not changing their methods. Without the strength or courage to stand up to us on the battlefield, they are cynically destroying the civilian population,” the president said on social media.
“This is an evil without limits. And if it is not punished, then it will never stop.”
Pavlo Kyrylenko, the regional governor of Donetsk, which lies in the Donbas, said 50 people were killed, including five children, and dozens were wounded.
“The people just wanted to get away for evacuation,” prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova said while visiting Bucha, a town north of Kyiv, where journalists and returning Ukrainians have discovered scores of bodies on streets and in mass graves after Russian troops withdrew.
She spoke as workers pulled corpses from a mass grave near a church, with black body bags laid out in rows in the mud.
None of the dead were Russians and most of them had been shot, she said. The prosecutor general’s office is investigating the deaths, and other mass casualties involving civilians, as possible war crimes.
After failing to take Ukraine’s capital and withdrawing from northern Ukraine, Russia has shifted its focus to the Donbas, a mostly Russian-speaking industrial region in eastern Ukraine where Moscow-backed rebels have been fighting Ukrainian forces for eight years and control some areas.
The railway station is in Ukrainian government-controlled territory.
Ukrainian officials had warned residents this week to leave as soon as possible for safer parts of the country and said they and Russia had agreed to establish multiple evacuation routes in the east.
Elsewhere in the Donbas, the governor of Luhansk, Serhiy Haidai, said Russia was concentrating equipment and troops and increasing shelling and bombing to aid their advance.
“We sense the end of preparations for that massive breakthrough, for that great battle which will happen here around us, in the Luhansk and Donetsk regions,” he said in a televised address.
In his nightly video address, Mr Zelensky said horrors worse than the ones in Bucha already had surfaced in Borodyanka, another settlement outside the capital.
“And what will happen when the world learns the whole truth about what the Russian troops did in Mariupol?” he said late on Thursday, referring to the besieged southern port that has seen some of the greatest suffering during Russia’s invasion.
“There, on every street, is what the world saw in Bucha and other towns in the Kyiv region. The same cruelty. The same terrible crimes.”
The prosecutor general also expressed concern about the death toll in Borodyanka, where the process of retrieving bodies from shelled and collapsed buildings has just begun.
Twenty-six bodies were found on Thursday from the ruins of two buildings, Ms Venediktova said.
“We don’t know what’s under these houses,” she said, estimating it could take two weeks to find out.
Spurred by reports that Russian forces committed atrocities in areas surrounding the capital, Nato nations agreed to increase their supply of arms after Ukraine’s foreign minister pleaded for weapons from the alliance and other sympathetic countries to help face down an expected offensive in the east.
Ukrainian and several western leaders have blamed the massacres on Moscow’s troops. Weekly magazine Der Spiegel reported Germany’s foreign intelligence agency intercepted radio messages among Russian soldiers discussing killings of civilians.
Russia has falsely claimed that the scenes in Bucha were staged.
In a rare acknowledgment of the war’s cost to Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov acknowledged to Sky News on Thursday that the country has suffered significant military causalities, calling it a “tragedy”.
On Friday he told reporters that his reference to troop losses was based on the most recent Russian Defence Ministry numbers, which reported on March 25 that 1,351 Russian troops had been killed in Ukraine. Nato has estimated Russia’s casualties to be several times higher.
The United Nations estimates more than 4.3 million people have fled Ukraine since the war began and more than 12 million people are stranded in areas under attack.
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – A birth certificate battle is brewing in the courthouse in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
It started as a divorce between two parents: the mother who carried and delivered the baby and the non-gestational parent.
Kris Williams and Rebekah Wilson got married in the summer of 2019. Later that year, they had a son.
Wilson carried the child, conceived through artificial insemination. Williams cut the umbilical cord. They named their son for a beloved family member on Williams’ side of the family.
“I thought it was a dream come true. It was special,” said Williams.
In Oklahoma, same sex marriage is legal. Williams and Wilson have the same rights as every married couple.
Their names are both on the baby’s birth certificate as mother and mother.
“It’s pretty simple,” said attorney Robyn Hoplins. “That’s black and white, and so I’m not sure why we are getting caught up in the gray.”
The gray is an ugly divorce making its way through district court.
Earlier this year, Wilson asked the court to remove Williams from the birth certificate.
Judge Lynne McGuire ruled Williams “failed to pursue a legal remedy to establish parental rights.”
Even though Williams was on the baby’s birth certificate, the judge ruled she should have adopted her own child.
“I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Hopkins. “It’s not a question about what the divorce is. This isn’t about the divorce case at all. We’re not talking about assets. We’re not talking about marital property, separate property. We’re talking about the custody of a child that was born of that marriage.”
Williams hasn’t seen her son in 19 weeks.
“I want people to know that that it’s not just the LGBTQ community that’s vulnerable in this,” Williams said. “We have other families who can’t have biological children and use donors as a means to to have families. I think it’s horrible that we have to take an extra step in order to solidify our space for us to be legally connected to our children.”
Wilson filed a Victim Protection Order against Williams late last year. She was in court Thursday and refused to answer any questions about why she filed to have her estranged wife removed.
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Both sides were be back in court Friday in front of Judge Lynne McGuire, on a motion to reconsider her original finding.
KFOR tried to speak to Wilson’s attorney, Seth Von Tunglen, who was in court Thursday with his client. Von Tunglen said his court filings speak for themselves.
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ORIGINCLEAR, INC. Annual Report (Form10)
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Form Type:
10-K
Accession Number:
0001213900-22-018523
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 8, 2022
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WIND ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1011 AM CDT Fri Apr 8 2022
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds near 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Louisiana,
southeast Oklahoma, south central and southwest Arkansas and
east and northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will
create hazardous conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY VALUES FOR ALL OF THE
ARKLATEX...
* AFFECTED AREA...The Entire ArkLatex.
* WIND...Wind Speed Values Will Approach 25 MPH at times.
* HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity Values will fall into the upper
teens to lower 20s today.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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Devon trawler breaks Brixham port record with Dover sole catch
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A Devon-based trawler managed to break a port sale record after it landed a large amount of Dover sole.
The crew of six brought back 277 boxes of the flatfish from one trip and it sold for £155,000.
Their vessel, Margaret of Ladram, was skippered by Adam Cowan-Dickie whose son Luke plays rugby for England and Exeter Chiefs.
The catch was auctioned at the country's biggest fish market in Brixham.
The previous sale record for Brixham was also set by Mr Cowan-Dickie's team at £125,000 in November 2019.
The catch was landed into Holyhead after a trip in the British part of the Irish Sea.
Mr Cowan-Dickie, 53, said there was little fishing competition from Belgium and Holland as "their big boats are tied up because the price of fuel makes it too expensive for them".
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A new analysis published on medRxiv reveals that life expectancy in the U.S. continues to decline.
In 2021, life spans decreased by another 0.4 years.
In 2020, life expectancy decreased by 1.9 years as COVID-19 spread throughout the country.
Researchers believe the introduction of COVID-19 vaccines help curb mortality rates in 2021.
However, slow vaccine update and spread of the delta variant “produced large surges in mortality.”
Before the pandemic, life expectancy in the U.S. only changed by less than 0.1 years on average each year, according to CDC data.
Another year-to-year change that researchers observed was who was affected by the changing life expectancy.
In 2020, Black and Hispanic people were hit hardest by the decline.
In 2021, life expectancy among Black Americans actually increased, but only slightly.
It was mostly unchanged among Hispanics.
The country now marks its lowest life expectancy in 25 years, with the overall life expectancy sitting at 76.6 years of age.
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‘Trains Blocking Roadway’ message boards to be installed in Fort Valley
The message signs will be placed at locations near the railroad crossings on Georgia 7/US 341, Georgia 96, Church Street, and Railroad Street.
FORT VALLEY, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The Georgia Department of Transportation has a contract with Lumin8 Transportation Technologies of Newnan, Georgia, to to install dynamic message signs to alert drivers of trains blocking roads in Fort Valley.
The message signs will be placed at locations near the railroad crossings on Georgia 7/US 341, Georgia 96, Church Street, and Railroad Street. If a train stops and blocks a road, the signs will activate and let drivers know to take an alternate route.
Crews may install work zones at the signage sites, and drivers are urged to proceed with caution and moderate their speeds when going through the area. Georgia DOT will send out news and social media announcements letting citizens know when the dynamic message signs are fully functional and in use.
The work is expected to be completed by the end of this month, weather permitting.
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WASHINGTON — It’s a moment 46 days — and more than 46 years — in the making.
President Joe Biden on Friday will celebrate the confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as the first Black woman to reach the Supreme Court, marking the pinnacle of her legal career and bringing his political story full circle.
As a longtime Senate Judiciary Committee chairman, Biden had a front-row seat to some of the most contentious confirmation battles in the Court’s history, as well as the hearings for Justice Stephen Breyer, whose retirement this summer is clearing the way for Jackson to join the bench.
“This is a tremendously historic day in the White House and in the country, and this is a fulfillment of a promise the president made to the country,” said White House press secretary Jen Psaki. She added that Biden’s time on the Judiciary Committee “was defining for him and gave him historically exceptional preparation” for putting a justice on the court.
In nominating Jackson, Biden delivered on a campaign promise to select the first Black woman to serve on a court that was made up entirely of white men for almost two centuries, declared her race unworthy of citizenship and endorsed American segregation.
He also chose an attorney who will be the high court’s first former public defender and who possesses the elite legal background of other justices as well, with degrees from Harvard and Harvard Law School and top clerkships, including for Breyer himself.
Jackson's arrival on the bench won’t upend the current 6-3 ideological balance in favor of conservatives, but Biden sees the pick as historic nonetheless. He nominated her on the second anniversary of his pledge ahead of the South Carolina presidential primary to select a Black woman for the court. The move helped resurrect his flailing campaign and preserved his pathway to the White House.
“We’ve taken another step toward making our highest court reflect the diversity of America,” Biden said in a tweet Thursday after posing for a selfie with the justice-in-waiting. “She will be an incredible Justice, and I was honored to share this moment with her.”
Jackson had joined Biden at the White House to watch the Senate vote unfold on TV, the two of them clasping hands in the Roosevelt Room as her confirmation became reality.
"History doesn’t happen by accident — it’s made,” said White House chief of staff Ron Klain. He took note on MSNBC of the vote on Brown's nomination being presided over in the Senate by Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black vice president, also selected by Biden.
Throughout his 50 years in Washington, Biden has played an instrumental part in shaping the court, both inside and out of the Senate. But this was his first opportunity to make a selection of his own.
Biden may not get another chance. Senate minority leader Mitch McConnell, in an interview Thursday with Axios, refused to commit to hold confirmation hearings for a future Biden nominee to the high court if the GOP retakes control of the Senate in 2023.
Biden took part in confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominees Sandra Day O’Connor in 1981 and Antonin Scalia in 1986, both nominated by President Ronald Reagan. He also participated in the 1986 hearing to elevate Justice William Rehnquist to the position of chief justice of the United States.
As committee chairman, he presided over the hearings for doomed nominee Robert Bork, then the successful confirmations of Anthony M. Kennedy, David Souter, Clarence Thomas, Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Breyer.
He was on the committee in 2005 but no longer chairman when now-Chief Justice John Roberts was confirmed to the court, and in 2006 when Samuel Alito became a justice.
As vice president, Biden helped counsel President Barack Obama on his three Supreme Court picks: Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan, who were confirmed, and now-Attorney General Merrick Garland, whose nomination was blocked by the GOP ahead of the 2016 presidential election.
Jackson won’t take office immediately. Breyer is set to step down after the court concludes its current term, which is usually in late June or early July. Only then will Jackson take the oath to become an associate justice. A White House official said Jackson will remain in her role on the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit but will continue to recuse herself from cases.
Friday's celebratory event on the South Lawn of the White House comes amid a COVID-19 outbreak among Washington’s political class that has sidelined members of Biden’s administration and lawmakers, including Maine Sen. Susan Collins, who tested positive for the virus just hours after voting for Brown’s confirmation.
Psaki on Thursday addressed concerns that the White House event could be a “super-spreader” for the virus, like President Donald Trump’s Rose Garden ceremony announcing the nomination of now-Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Psaki emphasized that the risks from the virus are now much lower because of vaccinations and treatments.
“At that point in time, vaccines were unavailable, people were not vaccinated, it certainly puts us in a different space,” Psaki said.
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Pakistan's Supreme Court dealt a severe blow to Prime Minister Imran Khan and his Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on Thursday by ruling that his maneuver to dissolve parliament — to avoid a vote of no-confidence in his leadership — and call early elections was illegal.
It's not clear what Khan's next steps would be, but the opposition was ecstatic after the verdict.
As per the court order, lawmakers are to convene at the National Assembly in Islamabad on Saturday for a no-confidence motion.
It's highly likely that the prime minister will lose the vote. Opposition parties say they have enough support in the 342-seat house to oust Khan.
If Khan is removed from power, Pakistan would witness the failure of yet another government to complete its full five-year term.
It is democracy that has suffered the most in the ongoing political chaos in the country.
Khan's rift with the military
After coming to power in 2018, Khan launched an array of projects to alleviate the suffering of Pakistan's impoverished and marginalized communities. His multibillion-rupee initiative to issue health insurance cards immensely helped the poor, along with projects that provided shelter to the homeless, scholarships to impoverished students and quarterly financial aid to extremely poor sections of society, among other things.
Khan's initiative to plant a billion trees in the country also earned laurels from international organizations. The government also managed the COVID pandemic relatively well.
Nevertheless, skyrocketing inflation, rising unemployment and alleged gross incompetence stoked public discontent with the government.
During his initial days in office, it was evident that Khan had the backing of the military, Pakistan's most powerful institution. When some opposition parties began criticizing the army, Khan was quick to defend the generals and maintained a healthy relationship with the men in uniform.
But relations between the prime minister and the military seem to have soured since then. There was a weekslong standoff between Khan and the army chief, General Qamar Javed Bajwa, over the appointment of a new head of the Inter-Services Intelligence(ISI) spy agency last year.
And Khan's positioning of himself as an "anti-West" leader and his increasingly strident criticism of the US and the EU did not go down well with the army, which views the West as key to Pakistan's economic and security interests.
The US and the EU are among Pakistan's largest economic partners, with huge influence over global financial institutions, whose assistance Islamabad desperately needs to get out of the economic mess it finds itself in.
Furthermore, Pakistan has always tried to maintain a balance in its strategic relations, with the West on one side and China and Russia on the other. Khan disrupted this balance by veering heavily toward Beijing and Moscow, triggering concerns among the Pakistani military establishment over how his actions would affect Islamabad's ties to Washington.
Khan has little to show in terms of performance
Khan claimed that his defiance of "US dictation" and following an "independent" foreign policy infuriated Washington and its EU allies and that's why the US wants him gone.
With his rhetoric, Khan has been successful in promoting an anti-American and anti-West narrative while declaring his political opponents as stooges of foreign powers. This seems to have increased his popularity among conservative and right-wing voters, including those in Punjab, the country's most populous province, which decides the fate of politicians during elections.
The anti-US narrative is a tried-and-tested formula in Pakistan. Most political parties and religious factions keep the tactic up their sleeve in case things get out of hand. In 2017, when the Supreme Court ordered the removal of then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif from office because of corruption accusations, Sharif said it was part of "an international conspiracy."
Khan is now using the same tactic as he needs to prepare for the elections and has very little to show in terms of performance.
Expect more protests and political unrest
There has been a sigh of relief after the top court's verdict to restore Parliament, with many believing that it would restore a modicum of political stability. But things don't appear optimistic for Pakistan.
Khan and his PTI party will most likely take to the streets and resort to protests and agitation, heightening political tensions and instability in the nuclear-armed Islamic nation.
The prime minister once said democracy functioned on moral authority. We keep hearing this statement from opposition political parties as well. But when it comes to their interests, all the nation's political actors trample on moral and democratic values.
Whatever has happened in the past few days will not benefit Pakistan's democracy and democratic values.
Some politicians may get temporary benefits from this fiasco, but the forces that have not allowed any Pakistani prime minister to complete a full term in office will once again be the ultimate long-term beneficiaries.
Edited by: Srinivas Mazumdaru
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AUDITOR OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS RACE
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No previous elected offices held. However, I have a unique experience having worked at the State Auditor’s office for nearly four years and then the University of Nebraska for seven years. These accounting roles have a direct involvement with State funds and the oversight they require. I also have a current Nebraska CPA license. In addition, I’ve served in the Nebraska National Guard for 15 years; the military has allowed me to work with a variety incredible people and experience the full reach the State has on the country and the World. Working with the military has allowed me to gain firsthand experience with a variety of unique people from all walks of life; this includes my superiors, peers, and subordinates. I’ve learned that every person’s story is unique and it’s important to take the time. I’ve enjoyed meeting & befriending so many people along the way and overcoming challenges as a team.
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I know I would serve the office and Nebraskans quite well. I strive to make a difference on a daily basis; I want to use my knowledge, skills, and abilities in a position to make a positive impact for Nebraskans where it counts. I think the office is the perfect combination to do just that. My main priority would be upholding the performance and integrity of the office and its audit staff. The auditors within this office perform at an incredibly high caliber and they need the continued support and resources to do so. You’re only as good as the people who work for you; therefore, supporting the auditors doing the ground work is furthering the watchful eye over Nebraskans’ State tax dollars.
What will be your top issue to tackle if elected?
There are no hot button issues that come to mind currently. Keep in mind, given the nature of the work, no news is often good news. I would like this office to be less of a political one. It seems this office has turned into somewhat of an alternate political placeholder for the Governor’s office, which isn’t the intended purpose of your auditor. I actually want the office for it is; this office is not a stepping stone for me. I don’t want to be your Lt Governor, the tax commissioner, or the economic development director. I want to do good things at the State Auditor’s office and I believe deep down to my core that I will do an outstanding job for Nebraskans.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — The LSU Military Museum in the Memorial Tower celebrated its grand opening Thursday evening.
Celebrations started shortly before 7 p.m. at the LSU War Memorial on the Parade Ground. Governor John Bel Edwards, LSU President William F. Tate IV, and American Legion National Vice Commander Cory Bates were in attendance.
In recent years, the museum has undergone a $14 million expansion to make room for exhibits honoring veterans from all wars to the present day since LSU’s founding. The museum is open to the public and its exhibits will be rotated every few months.
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Sarah Slattery
Tell us about yourself.
I am a professional chef, School Nutrition Director, and single mother from Plattsmouth, NE.
Why are you running for this office?
As a working-class mom, I think that working families deserve better representation in the legislature. We deserve a seat at the table where decisions about our lives are being made.
What would be your top three priorities if elected?
My top priorities all have to do with helping working families thrive. I will focus on funding education and school nutrition programs, increasing access to healthcare, and protecting workers’ rights.
What relevant experience would you bring to the office?
I have worked in a school for the last 7 years, and as a School Nutrition Director for 3. I understand the needs and pressures that our educators and students are under and I will bring that experience with me to the State House. Additionally, I have been a small business owner for 15 years, so I know a lot about the determination and grit it takes to succeed.
Do you support tax relief for Nebraskans? If so, what type and how would you make it happen?
Absolutely. Property taxes here are disproportionately high, and we rely too heavily on property taxes for school funding. Proportionately taxing the 1% would enable us to ease the tax burden on working Nebraskans, providing much needed relief.
How do you plan to make housing more affordable for Nebraskans?
The quickest and easiest way for housing to be more affordable would be to increase wages and decrease property taxes.
How would you address concerns from business owners across the state dealing with supply chain issues and labor shortages?
As a business owner, I have felt the supply chain issues first hand. Finding ways to connect businesses so that they can source the supplies they need locally would both address the issue and support local businesses. As far as labor goes, providing increased wages and benefits to workers will solve the shortage.
What measures would you support to address overcrowding within the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services?
I support fully funding public education so that we can stop the school-to-prison pipeline. I support treatment and diversion programs for drug offenses. I support the development of programs to help inmates assimilate back into society after completing their sentence, to reduce recidivism. I think that mandatory sentencing guidelines need to be re-evaluated and give more discretion to the judges because no two cases are the same. I do not support the building of a new prison to address the overcrowding problem.
What steps should the legislature take to entice young professionals to remain in the state?
We need to make a conscious effort to retain our most talented young Nebraskans. The cost of living is affordable, so why do they keep leaving? That’s the question, isn’t it? In my experience, young people leave Nebraska in search of more exciting, diverse, and welcoming places to live. Inclusion is important. We can reduce this “brain drain” by ensuring that we welcome and protect our neighbors from all walks of life, in an effort to foster diversity.
Do you support any changes to the way elections are run in Nebraska?
Nope! Nebraska’s elections have always been safe and secure. Furthermore, the nonpartisan nature of the Nebraska Unicameral is one of its best features. It ensures that our senators work together to get things done. Adding blatant partisanship to the legislature is a bad idea.
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Roman Vassilenko paid a working visit to Bratislava on March 9-11 to discuss prospects of further development of cooperation between Kazakhstan and Slovakia, as well as current issues on the international agenda, Kazinform reports.
During the visit, he had talks with Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Slovakia Ivan Korcok, Deputy Chairman of the National Council (Parliament) Juraj Blanar and Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National Council Marian Kery, Advisor Foreign Policy to the President Jana Kobzova, Ambassador-at-Large and former EU Special Representative for Central Asia Peter Burian, Chairman of the Council of Slovak Exporters Lukas Parizek, as well as numerous representatives of the Slovak business community, the Kazakh MFA's press service reports.
Vassilenko informed his interlocutors in detail about the current situation in Kazakhstan, the course of the investigation of the tragic January events, comprehensive state measures to protect human rights, interaction with national and international human rights NGOs, ongoing and planned large-scale political and socio-economic reforms in accordance with the course of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to build a New Kazakhstan. The Slovak partners warmly welcomed the reform agenda announced by the Kazakh head of state.
The interlocutors paid special attention to the discussion of the situation in Ukraine and the efforts of the international community to stop hostilities and provide humanitarian assistance to this country. Vassilenko presented the position of our country on the need for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine in accordance with the UN Charter, readiness to contribute to the diplomatic resolution of the situation through mediation services.
Vassilenko also confirmed the invariability of Kazakhstan's course of a balanced multi-vector foreign policy. The parties discussed the schedule of bilateral events planned for the current year.
During meetings with the leadership of the National Council of Slovakia, the growing role of parliamentary diplomacy in modern politics was noted and plans were outlined for developing cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries.
Discussing the prospects for trade, economic and investment cooperation, the parties noted with satisfaction that despite the pandemic, the volume of trade between Kazakhstan and Slovakia in 2021 amounted to 84 million US dollars, which is 21% higher than in 2020 ($69.5 million). Investments in the economy of Kazakhstan, despite relatively small volumes, also show a stable upward trend and currently amount to 23.4 million US dollars.
The Deputy Foreign Minister also took part in the 9th meeting of the Kazakh-Slovak Intergovernmental Commission on Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation. It was accompanied by a business forum with the participation of representatives of the business circles of both countries and the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Committee for Investments of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the metallurgical and trading company "Heneken", which is interested in entering the market of Kazakhstan.
Speaking at these events, Vassilenko noted the important role of the commission in maintaining permanent working contacts between the interested state bodies of the two countries. Engineering and construction, defense industry, energy, water management, metallurgy, information technology, agriculture, medicine and tourism were named promising sectors for mutually beneficial cooperation.
During the meeting with the chairman of the Council of Slovak Exporters Lukas Parizek, plans for the development of cooperation in the field of trade and investment were discussed. The council is a partner of QazTrade national company.
During the visit, Vassilenko gave an interview to the television program CD Club of the Slovak news agency TASR, the podcast program ExportAir and the analytical portal Financne Noviny, and also held a detailed meeting with the leadership and experts of the authoritative analytical platform in the region of Central and Eastern Europe, Globsec.
As part of the visit, a reception was held with the participation of high representatives of the Slovak government bodies, private companies, academia and analytical structures working with Kazakhstan, as well as former President of Slovakia Ivan Gasparovic. The participants of the event, expressing gratitude to the Kazakh side for cooperation over many years, expressed confidence in its further progressive development.
During the event, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Banska Bystrica Region, Chairman of the Slovak Hunting Union and lecturer at the Technical University in Zvolen Tibor Lebocky, in the presence of State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the SR Ingrid Brockova, was presented with a certificate that allows him to carry out his activities for the benefit of the development of bilateral cooperation and friendship between the two states and peoples.
The program of the visit of the Kazakh delegation made it possible to maintain a confidential and constructive dialogue and "to compare notes" on a wide range of issues on the bilateral and international agenda.
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Trans kids, parents fight wave of legislation in red states
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Ninth grader Harleigh Walker, 15, spends her time after school like many girls her age: doing homework, listening to Taylor Swift, collecting records and hanging out with friends.
But this year, her spring break also included trying to persuade members of the state House and Senate to reject legislation banning gender-affirming medications for transgender kids like her under 19. She was unsuccessful. On Thursday, Alabama lawmakers passed the measure. If Gov. Kay Ivey signs it into law, Harleigh will no longer be able to take testosterone-blocking drugs.
“Honestly, I’m a little scared now,” she said Thursday after learning the bill had passed. “But we’re still going to fight no matter what.”
Harleigh said she is holding out hope the governor will veto the bill or it will be blocked by a court. Ivey has not indicated whether she plans to sign it.
Alabama is among multiple states with Republican-controlled legislatures that have advanced bills not only to block medical treatment but to ban transgender children from using school restrooms or playing on sports teams that don’t correspond with their sex at birth. The Alabama medication bill is one of the most far-reaching: It would put doctors in prison for up to 10 years for prescribing puberty blockers or hormonal treatment to trans kids under 19.
Conservative lawmakers say the measures are needed to protect children and parental rights.
“We regulate all kinds of things that are harmful for minors — alcohol, cigarette smoke, vaping, tattoos — because their minds aren’t ready to make those decisions about things that can affect them long term,” said Rep. Wes Allen, the sponsor of the House version of the Alabama legislation. Allen cited public hearing testimony from a woman who said she regretted taking hormone therapy to try to transition to being male.
“With these powerful medications that have detrimental effects on their body long term, we just want to put a pause on it ... give them a chance to develop and grow out of that,” Allen said.
But opponents say transgender health is being used as a deliberate political wedge issue to motivate a voting base — in the same way they say bills about critical race theory have been employed. Critical race theory is a way of thinking about America’s history through the lens of racism. Numerous Republican-controlled legislatures have proposed bills to block its teaching in public schools.
The measures involving trans youth have prompted swift backlash from medical experts, Democratic President Joe Biden’s administration, the U.S. Department of Justice and the families of trans youth. Last month, the Justice department sent a letter to all 50 state attorneys general, warning them that blocking transgender and nonbinary youth from receiving gender-affirming care could be an infringement of federal constitutional protections.
“My child is not a political tool. This is not a fair fight to pick on vulnerable children,” said Vanessa Finney Tate, the mother of a 13-year-old trans boy in Birmingham, Alabama, after testifying at a public legislative hearing on bill that would block students from using bathrooms corresponding to their gender.
Harleigh’s father, Jeff Walker notes that many of the same Alabama lawmakers who supported the ban on gender-affirming medical treatment recently argued, ‘It’s your body and your choice’ regarding coronavirus vaccinations. He said the family is now scrambling to find another state where it can continue Harleigh’s medical care.
“We just don’t want people meddling in our medical care,” he said.
Medical groups including The American Academy of Pediatrics have publicly opposed efforts to outlaw gender-affirming care.
“Gender-affirming care benefits the health and psychological functioning of transgender and gender-diverse youth,” the Endocrine Society said in a statement. “When an individual’s gender identity is not respected and they cannot access medical care, it can result in higher psychological problem scores and can raise the person’s risk of committing suicide or other acts of self-harm.”
The organization notes that only reversible puberty blockers are recommended for younger adolescents, while older adolescents might qualify for hormone therapy.
Harleigh received the medication — which stops her from going through male puberty — only after consulting with a team of doctors for years. She said it’s “weird” to see lawmakers with no medical experience call her medication “child abuse,” when six doctors have agreed she should have it.
Angus, a 16-year-old trans teen who requested that his last name not be used because of the bullying he has received in his north Alabama town, said he knew at puberty that the mirror reflected “a body that wasn’t my own.”
After coming out to his mother, he began slowly testing the waters: dressing as a man, changing his name. Only after years of talking to a team of doctors, was he able to recently get medications to stop his periods. The next step, which he is eager to start, would be a small dose of testosterone.
“I have been waiting for seven years to finally become a man, the man that I’ve always known I am,” Angus said.
He said bills to block such treatments are harming, not protecting trans youth.
“The government is saying, ‘Oh, parents are abusing their children by letting them transition,’” he said. “Actually, it’s more child abuse to not let them transition if they come out. What these bills really are doing is putting trans youth lives at risk because these suicide rates will spike exponentially. And a lot of families will lose their children.”
Similar bans are moving forward in other states.
In Texas, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state’s child welfare agency to investigate as abuse reports of gender-confirming care for kids. And a law in Arkansas bans gender-affirming medications. That law has been blocked by a court, however.
Trans youth in many red states say they feel attacked, angry, betrayed and scared by the wave of legislation aimed at them.
“It feels like a back-stab,” Harleigh said. “I’ve lived in this state my whole life. For them to just say, ‘Well, you know what, this is an issue that’s really popular on my side of the aisle so I’m just going to raise it up and support it because it’ll help me win my election’ — It just hurts to see them do that.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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Is this an indication of 'bahut achche din', asks Congress after RBI lowers growth forecast
Is this an indication of 'bahut achche din', asks Congress after RBI lowers growth forecast
New Delhi: With the RBI lowering the economic growth forecast to 7.2 per cent for the current fiscal, the Congress on Friday took a dig at the government and asked if this was an indication of "bahut achche din (very good days)". The Reserve Bank of India lowered the economic growth forecast to 7.2 per cent for the 2022-23 fiscal from the previous outlook of 7.8 per cent. This compares to real GDP growth of 8.9 per cent in 2021-22.
The RBI also kept borrowing costs unchanged at a record low for the 11th time in a row in a bid to continue supporting economic growth despite inflation edging higher in the aftermath of the Russia-Ukraine war. Attacking the government, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said, "8th day of FY23 and RBI has -: Reduced GDP growth forecast from 7.8% to 7.2%. Increased inflation forecast from 4.5% to 5.7%." "Is this an indication of "BAHUT ACHEY DIN" in FY23?" he tweeted using the hashtag 'BJPMadeFinancialDisaster'.
It is not an "accommodative policy stance" by the RBI on interest rates but this policy establishes GOI's "Habitually Compromising Stance" on rising inflation and falling GDP growth rates, Surjewala said. "Card-less Withdrawals Via UPI is a good technological intervention, but with low growth and high inflation forecasts, how does the @RBI expect money to be available at all in bank accounts? Neither FM nor RBI has provided any answers," the Congress general secretary said.
PTI
Also read: RBI did the right thing but scope for 0.5% increase in interest rate: Sunil Sinha
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NEW YORK (AP) — More than 28% of Major League Baseball players were born outside the 50 states for the second straight season.
MLB said Friday that 275 of 975 players on expanded 28-man, opening-day rosters, injured lists, the restricted list and the bereavement list were born outside the 50 states.
The percentage was 28.2%, down from 28.3% last year and 28.4% in 2020, when the active limit expanded from 25 to 30 during the pandemic before resetting at 26 last year. The active limit this season begins at 28 before going back to 26 on May 2.
The Dominican Republic led with 99 players, followed by Venezuela with 67 and Cuba with 23. Puerto Rico was next with 16, followed by Mexico (13), Canada (12), Colombia (10), Japan (seven), Panama (six), Curaçao (five), South Korea (four) and Bahamas (three).
Aruba, Australia, Brazil, Germany, Honduras, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Taiwan and U.S. Virgin Islands had one each.
The 21 nations and territories tied 2018 for the highest total.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James will miss the final two games of the Los Angeles Lakers' season with a sprained left ankle, almost certainly preventing him from winning his second NBA scoring title.
The Lakers made the announcement Friday before they hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder. Los Angeles' disappointing season ends Sunday at Denver.
The 37-year-old James averaged 30.3 points this season while playing in only 56 games, two shy of the minimum to qualify for the scoring title with his full points-per-game average. The second-leading scorer in NBA history has played in only one game since spraining his ankle March 27, scoring 38 points in a crushing home loss to New Orleans on April 1.
James is slightly behind Philadelphia's Joel Embiid, who is averaging 30.4 points per game in one of the closest scoring title races in NBA history. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo is third at 29.9 points per game.
James is a four-time league MVP with four championship rings, but he won his only scoring title back in 2008 with Cleveland. The 18-time All-Star was attempting to become the oldest scoring champion in NBA history by surpassing Michael Jordan, who was 35 when he won his final title.
James passed Karl Malone for second place on the NBA’s career scoring list on March 19. With 37,062 points, he trails only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his 38,387 points for the top spot in league history.
James also averaged 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists in his 19th season. He will make nearly $44.5 million next season in the final year of his contract with the Lakers.
Although he has racked up impressive stats while defying his age, James will miss the playoffs for only the second time since 2005 because of the Lakers' major struggles in the second half of the season. He missed the postseason in his first season with the Lakers in 2018-19.
Los Angeles (31-49) has lost eight consecutive games and is 10-30 since Jan. 7. Anthony Davis returned to the lineup April 1 after missing six weeks with the latest in his long series of injuries over the past two seasons after the Lakers won their franchise's 17th championship in the Florida bubble.
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Ninth grader Harleigh Walker, 15, spends her time after school like many girls her age: doing homework, listening to Taylor Swift, collecting records and hanging out with friends.
But this year, her spring break also included trying to persuade members of the state House and Senate to reject legislation banning gender-affirming medications for transgender kids like her under 19. She was unsuccessful. On Thursday, Alabama lawmakers passed the measure. If Gov. Kay Ivey signs it into law, Harleigh will no longer be able to take testosterone-blocking drugs.
“Honestly, I’m a little scared now,” she said Thursday after learning the bill had passed. ”But we’re still going to fight no matter what.”
Harleigh said she is holding out hope the governor will veto the bill or it will be blocked by a court. Ivey has not indicated whether she plans to sign it.
Alabama is among multiple states with Republican-controlled legislatures that have advanced bills not only to block medical treatment but to ban transgender children from using school restrooms or playing on sports teams that don’t correspond with their sex at birth. The Alabama medication bill is one of the most far-reaching: It would put doctors in prison for up to 10 years for prescribing puberty blockers or hormonal treatment to trans kids under 19.
Conservative lawmakers say the measures are needed to protect children and parental rights.
“We regulate all kinds of things that are harmful for minors — alcohol, cigarette smoke, vaping, tattoos — because their minds aren’t ready to make those decisions about things that can affect them long term,” said Rep. Wes Allen, the sponsor of the House version of the Alabama legislation. Allen cited public hearing testimony from a woman who said she regretted taking hormone therapy to try to transition to being male.
“With these powerful medications that have detrimental effects on their body long term, we just want to put a pause on it … give them a chance to develop and grow out of that,” Allen said.
But opponents say transgender health is being used as a deliberate political wedge issue to motivate a voting base — in the same way they say bills about critical race theory have been employed. Critical race theory is a way of thinking about America’s history through the lens of racism. Numerous Republican-controlled legislatures have proposed bills to block its teaching in public schools.
The measures involving trans youth have prompted swift backlash from medical experts, Democratic President Joe Biden’s administration, the U.S. Department of Justice and the families of trans youth. Last month, the Justice department sent a letter to all 50 state attorneys general, warning them that blocking transgender and nonbinary youth from receiving gender-affirming care could be an infringement of federal constitutional protections.
“My child is not a political tool. This is not a fair fight to pick on vulnerable children,” said Vanessa Finney Tate, the mother of a 13-year-old trans boy in Birmingham, Alabama, after testifying at a public legislative hearing on bill that would block students from using bathrooms corresponding to their gender.
Harleigh’s father, Jeff Walker notes that many of the same Alabama lawmakers who supported the ban on gender-affirming medical treatment recently argued, ‘It’s your body and your choice’ regarding coronavirus vaccinations. He said the family is now scrambling to find another state where it can continue Harleigh’s medical care.
“We just don’t want people meddling in our medical care,” he said.
Medical groups including The American Academy of Pediatrics have publicly opposed efforts to outlaw gender-affirming care.
“Gender-affirming care benefits the health and psychological functioning of transgender and gender-diverse youth,” the Endocrine Society said in a statement. “When an individual’s gender identity is not respected and they cannot access medical care, it can result in higher psychological problem scores and can raise the person’s risk of committing suicide or other acts of self-harm.”
The organization notes that only reversible puberty blockers are recommended for younger adolescents, while older adolescents might qualify for hormone therapy.
Harleigh received the medication — which stops her from going through male puberty — only after consulting with a team of doctors for years. She said it’s “weird” to see lawmakers with no medical experience call her medication “child abuse,” when six doctors have agreed she should have it.
Angus, a 16-year-old trans teen who requested that his last name not be used because of the bullying he has received in his north Alabama town, said he knew at puberty that the mirror reflected “a body that wasn’t my own.”
After coming out to his mother, he began slowly testing the waters: dressing as a man, changing his name. Only after years of talking to a team of doctors, was he able to recently get medications to stop his periods. The next step, which he is eager to start, would be a small dose of testosterone.
“I have been waiting for seven years to finally become a man, the man that I’ve always known I am,” Angus said.
He said bills to block such treatments are harming, not protecting trans youth.
“The government is saying, ‘Oh, parents are abusing their children by letting them transition,'” he said. “Actually, it’s more child abuse to not let them transition if they come out. What these bills really are doing is putting trans youth lives at risk because these suicide rates will spike exponentially. And a lot of families will lose their children.”
Similar bans are moving forward in other states.
In Texas, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state’s child welfare agency to investigate as abuse reports of gender-confirming care for kids. And a law in Arkansas bans gender-affirming medications. That law has been blocked by a court, however.
Trans youth in many red states say they feel attacked, angry, betrayed and scared by the wave of legislation aimed at them.
“It feels like a back-stab,” Harleigh said. “I’ve lived in this state my whole life. For them to just say, ‘Well, you know what, this is an issue that’s really popular on my side of the aisle so I’m just going to raise it up and support it because it’ll help me win my election’ — It just hurts to see them do that.”
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Music concerts and dance recitals to mark 30th anniversary of Annamayya statue in Visakhapatnam
VISAKHAPATNAM April 08, 2022 23:16 ISTA series of music concerts and dance recitals are being organised by the Tarakeshwara Foundation at the statue of Thalapaka Annamacharya, popularly known as Annamayya, to mark the 30 th anniversary of installation of the statue, on Beach Road here.
The duo of Chaitanya Brothers and their disciples will present Annamayya Aradhana at 5 pm on Saturday. It will be followed by an Odissi dance recital by Atrayee Dutta from Kolkata. She is the founder of the Meghpushpa Academy and is currently the President of International Lions Club in the city, according to Sehdev Singh, co-founder and managing trustee of Tarakeshwara Foundation.
Likewise the Sunday morning will see two performances. The city’s child prodigy Bhamidipaty Veenadhari will present an hour-long vocal concert at 6 a.m. on Sunday. It will be followed by a Kuchipudi dance recital by J. Prajnana Dipika from Chennai.
Saigovind Vijayaraghavan, a mandolin child prodigy from Chennai, will present a mandolin concert at 5 pm. on Sunday. He will be accompanied by Mantha Sriramya on the violin, Dhanvada Dharma Rao on the mridangam and ASR Koundinya on the mridangam. The series will conclude with a grand vocal recital by V. Gowri Rammohan Rao and her 10 disciples.
B.R.K. Raju, secretary of the World Teachers Trust, will participate in the inaugural programme on Saturday.
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TORONTO, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Global IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has highlighted the key changes in Microsoft's new agreement type, the new commerce experience (NCE). Through expert analysis, the firm explains how this will impact licensing renewals and shift the landscape of how Microsoft will do business moving forward. Understanding these changes will be essential for organizations to negotiate upcoming renewals effectively.
"Customers renewing agreements with Microsoft will want to take the appropriate time and do the necessary due diligence to ensure there are no surprises waiting for them in their deals," says Research Director Aadil Nanji. "Microsoft will continue to institute changes like these. To be able to negotiate from a position of strength, customers must know what cards Microsoft is holding."
Info-Tech states that organizations with fewer than 2,400 licenses and those that require month-to-month flexibility will likely be migrated to this model. Along with pricing increases on its cloud subscription products, Microsoft has made changes to its Unified Support commercial terms.
New Commerce Experience
In late 2021, Microsoft unveiled the new commerce experience (NCE) as a successor to the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. The general availability of the NCE started in January 2022, with promotions available to customers when migrating over from a CSP agreement.
The CSP channel was primarily used by customers for the flexibility it provided. For licenses purchased on a month-to-month basis, the CSP allowed customers to change quantities easily. Additionally, the CSP was the channel that customers were pushed toward since the shift in minimum quantities on the Enterprise Agreement (EA) changed from 250 to 500 licenses.
"With the NCE agreement, Microsoft's aim was to standardize purchasing transactions with Azure, which they later extended outward to Office 365, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Windows 365, and Power Platform transactions," adds Nanji.
There are three core differences between the CSP and NCE:
- Microsoft charges a 20% premium if a month-to-month agreement is desired in NCE.
- NCE reduces flexibility for midterm true-down.
- NCE agreements provide the ability to go from a one-year-only agreement to a three-year option.
Additional differences are listed in the table below:
"Microsoft may allow customers who are currently on a CSP agreement one final renewal term before migrating them over to the NCE agreement," explains Nanji. "This final renewal will be beneficial, as it will preserve month-to-month flexibility for organizations who require it. Customers who have already signed the overarching Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA) will not have to sign it again to purchase through the NCE. However, similar to a CSP, an MCA agreement will be required to purchase from an NCE."
Pricing Increases
In September 2021, Microsoft announced pricing increases that would affect the productivity suite subscription products. These increases went into effect on March 1, 2022 and apply globally. The table below lists the old and new pricing.
"Microsoft has attributed the price changes to the addition of various applications and features, focusing in particular on security features such as email encryption, data loss prevention, and compliance requirements for eDiscovery and core litigation hold," states Nanji. "Additionally, Teams improvements and the addition of audioconferencing capabilities to all E3 SKUs contribute to the price increases."
The current recourse for customers to combat these price increases is to seek additional discounts. However, Microsoft has tied a product portfolio mix to any additional discounting. The desired product mix would include Azure, Dynamics, Power Platform, and E5 Security bundles.
Unified Support
"Microsoft has implemented an array of changes related to Unified Support that will have a significant impact on deals negotiated," explains Nanji. "Some of those changes relate to the services or levels of support offered and how these costs are calculated."
When signing a new deal or renewing, Info-Tech recommends that organizations examine the following key points:
- Beware of hyperlinks with information that could change at Microsoft's will.
- Ensure detailed information of the previous term's usage is provided.
- A new offering has been introduced called Unified Enterprise, which is separate from the Advanced and Performance support tiers. Unified Enterprise has redefined severity and response time levels.
- Multi-year deals are now available.
- Ask Microsoft to provide detailed breakdowns of any pricing provided.
- Discounts can be negotiated but are dependent on deal structure characteristics.
"The most impactful change Microsoft has made relates to repricing a Unified Support Agreement," shares Nanji. "In agreements that Info-Tech has reviewed, we've seen that Microsoft has begun including a clause within the Unified Support statement of work stating that, should the organization's Enterprise Agreement spend change by 5% or more than the preceding annual period, Microsoft can reprice the correlated Unified Support Agreement. This could cause many organizations heartburn throughout their agreements and unexpected spend. We at Info-Tech recommend that customers ask Microsoft to strike out that language."
Info-Tech adds that organizations considering purchasing additional Microsoft services, such as an E5, can experience significant and unexpected cost increases. Organizations that are growing or have merger activity are also at greater risk. The best course of action for customers is to negotiate with Microsoft to strike this clause since it has only recently been included in Unified Support Agreements.
"With the magnitude of the aforementioned cost impacts, a growing proportion of organizations are looking toward third-party Microsoft support," says Nanji. "Depending on the criticality of systems being supported, this may be a viable solution to reduce support fees by close to 50%."
Customers renewing agreements with Microsoft will want to take the appropriate time and do the necessary due diligence to ensure there are no surprises waiting for them in their deals.
"Microsoft will continue to institute changes like these, and to be able to negotiate from a position of strength customers must know what cards Microsoft is holding. A trusted partner like Info-Tech can aid in this process by reviewing and assessing inherent risks within Microsoft agreements and providing recommendations based on industry knowledge and deals seen daily.
To learn more on how to take control of Microsoft licensing, download and read Info-Tech's complete Modernize Your Microsoft Licensing for the Cloud Era blueprint.
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US STOCKS-Dow, S&P 500 rise as banks jump
By Bansari Mayur Kamdar and Praveen Paramasivam
April 8 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Dow rose in choppy trading on Friday, boosted by a jump in banking stocks at the end of a volatile week marked by concerns around aggressive moves by the U.S. Federal Reserve to tame inflation.
Rate-sensitive lenders JPMorgan Chase & Co, Bank of America Corp, Citigroup Inc and Goldman Sachs Group Inc gained between 1.5% and 2.4% in mid-day trading.
"It might be the fact that the 10-year bond interest rate is hitting the highest level it's been at since March of 2019," said Randy Frederick, managing director, trading and derivatives at Schwab Center for Financial Research.
The benchmark U.S. Treasury 10-year yield hit a three-year high above 2.7% on bets of a more hawkish Fed.
"The market has been down quite a bit. There's always going to be a price at some point where people are going to step in and think things are cheap and they might buy ... perhaps a 52-week low was enough to entice some people into the financial sector," Frederick said.
The banking index is still headed for a weekly drop after hitting a more than one-year low in the previous session.
Big U.S. banks, which kick off the first-quarter results season next week, are expected to show a sharp decline in earnings from a year earlier, when they benefited from exceptionally strong dealmaking and trading, and funds set aside for loan losses being released.
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq were set to end the week lower, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq the worst hit after comments from Fed officials raised concerns about rapid rate hikes causing an economic slowdown.
Shares in Tesla Inc, Nvidia Corp and Alphabet Inc fell between 0.8% and 3.0%, with the megacap stocks set to extend this week's decline as the surge in treasury yields weighed.
The NYSE FANG+TM index, which includes Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc, and semiconductor stocks have shed 4.4% and 6.6% respectively, so far this week.
Meanwhile, utilities and healthcare stocks briefly touched all-time highs.
While markets have rebounded significantly since the February lows hit in the wake of the Ukraine war, volatility gauges picked up this week as fresh sanctions against Russia also kept investors on edge.
The European Union formally adopted its fifth package of sanctions against Russia since its invasion of Ukraine, including bans on the import of coal, wood, chemicals and other products.
At 12:29 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 317.38 points, or 0.92%, at 34,900.95, the S&P 500 was up 19.10 points, or 0.42%, at 4,519.31, and the Nasdaq Composite was down 33.63 points, or 0.24%, at 13,863.67.
Robinhood Markets Inc fell 6.5% after a report said Goldman Sachs downgraded the online brokerage, while Kroger Co jumped 3.0% on a ratings upgrade.
Advancing issues outnumbered decliners for a 1.47-to-1 ratio on the NYSE. Declining issues outnumbered advancers for a 1.00-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq.
The S&P index recorded 52 new 52-week highs and two new lows, while the Nasdaq recorded 42 new highs and 142 new lows. (Reporting by Bansari Mayur Kamdar and Praveen Paramasivam in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Jackson, first Black woman confirmed to Supreme Court, embraces historic moment, says 'We've made it -- all of us.'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jackson, first Black woman confirmed to Supreme Court, embraces historic moment, says 'We've made it -- all of us.'
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SEATTLE (AP) — Washington state has launched a new program to save 10,000 acres of forest land as a carbon reserve.
The Seattle Times reports the state intends to lease the trees as carbon credits to emitters of greenhouse gases that cause global warming. The DNR is partnering with Finite Carbon, a developer and supplier of carbon offsets, which will verify the effectiveness of the offsets.
Purchasers are expected to be larger corporations seeking to achieve reductions in their carbon emissions, said Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz, adding that in the first 10 years of the program, the DNR hopes to sell 900,000 credits reducing carbon emissions to the atmosphere by the equivalent of 2 billion vehicle miles traveled.
Money from the leases in these forests will compensate beneficiaries of state trust lands, including the state school construction fund, and money for hospital districts, library districts and more.
In addition to the 840,000 acres of DNR-managed trust land designated for conservation, the 10,000-acre carbon reserve adds a bit more acreage off-limits to harvest, about 0.5% of the state’s forested trust lands. But as climate change threatens the planet, these trees are more valuable living than as lumber, Franz said.
Sequestering carbon dioxide, a heat-trapping gas, in trees which use it as food to grow, helps blunt the worst effects of climate change. Globally, forests absorb about a third of all the carbon emissions annually from the burning of fossil fuels.
“I have a big belief that with climate change here, we need to save our forests to truly save ourselves,” Franz said.
The DNR has come under increasing criticism for harvesting such trees, which are not protected under its old-growth policy but nonetheless have high ecological value.
A total of 3,750 acres is being set aside now, with the balance yet to be identified for preservation in phase two.
The program in Washington is launching with protection of forests in Whatcom, Thurston, King and Grays Harbor counties.
DNR trust lands generate about $180 million a year for schools and counties across the state.
Franz predicted the carbon leases would generate tens of millions of dollars for schools, colleges and local services that state trust lands support.
Peter Goldman, director and managing attorney of the nonprofit Washington Forest Law Center, called the reserve “green lipstick on a pig” because it sets some state lands aside for conservation while other state legacy forests are still being cut down.
“It’s great, who could be against it,” he said of the reserve. “But is she just trying to pour cold water on the political heat she is taking on these sales?”
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
0-8-5
(zero, eight, five)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
0-8-5
(zero, eight, five)
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Howard County
Arrests
Wednesday, 8:42 a.m., deputies arrested Charles Robert Dockerty, 34, 4400 block of South 00 East West, at the Howard County Jail, on a Clinton County hold, a warrant for non-compliance and a warrant for failure to appear.
Wednesday, 2 p.m., deputies arrested Jeffrey Charles Linder, 35, Lafayette, at the HCJ, on a warrant for failure to appear.
Wednesday, 3:56 p.m., deputies arrested Emily Nicole Bowlin, 31, 900 block of North McCann Street, at the same location, on a warrant for petition to revoke.
Wednesday, 4:11 p.m., deputies arrested Christopher R. Barnett, 49, 600 block of South Webster Street, at the same location, on a Clinton County hold.
Wednesday, 4:54 p.m., deputies arrested Jason Lee Wyrick, 38, 900 block of West Lincoln Road, at the same location, on a warrant for neglect of a dependent.
Wednesday, 6:14 p.m., deputies arrested Scott Hoover, 30, Forest, in the 5500 block of North 00 East West, on a warrant for conversion.
Wednesday, 6:22 p.m., deputies arrested Gavin Christopher Seals, 23, 900 block of Brentwood Drive, at the HCJ, on a warrant for leaving the scene of an accident.
Thursday, 10:10 a.m., officers arrested Mitchell Wyant, 33, 2200 block of North Bell Street, at the same location, on a warrant for failure to appear.
Thursday, 4:56 p.m., officers arrested Matthew Adams, 29, 1900 block of South Park Road, in the 900 block of East Lordeman Street, on charges of possession of cocaine or a narcotic drug, a Level 6 felony, and driving while suspended, a misdemeanor.
Thursday, 5:55 p.m., officers arrested Kayla Miller, 29, 2000 block of South Goyer Road, at the same location, on a Miami County warrant.
Thursday, 7:15 p.m., officers arrested Drew Hewitt, 41, 400 block of North Main Street, in the area of Markland Avenue and Bell Street, on a charge of possession of methamphetamine, a Level 6 felony.
Thursday, 8:18 p.m., officers arrested Corey Williams, 44, 500 block of East Vaile Avenue, at the same location, on a warrant for criminal trespass.
Thursday, 11:21 p.m., officers arrested Chris Smith, 26, 1000 block of Brookhaven Court, in the area of Main and Walnut streets, on a charge of operating while intoxicated, a misdemeanor.
Thursday, 11:42 p.m., officers arrested Tiffany Ice, 30, 400 block of South Armstrong Street, in the 2300 block of East Markland Avenue, on a charge of theft by shoplifting, a misdemeanor.
Thursday, 11:50 p.m., officers arrested Joshua Roberts, 34, 1800 block of West Markland Avenue, in the 2300 block of South Markland Avenue, on a charge of theft by shoplifting, a misdemeanor.
Friday, 2:05 a.m., officers arrested Timothy Douglas, 47, 3100 block of Matthew Drive, in the area of Sycamore Street and Kingston Road, on charges of operating while intoxicated with an alcohol concentration equivalent of .15 or more and operating while intoxicated, both misdemeanors.
Friday, 3:18 a.m., officers arrested Patrick Barlow, 43, 100 block of Berkley Road, in the area of Berkley Road and Sycamore Street, on a charge of operating while intoxicated, a misdemeanor.
Miami County
Arrests
Wednesday, 11:50 a.m., officers arrested Kelly Grider, 45, Bunker Hill, on charges of operating while intoxicated, possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia and obstruction.
Wednesday, 4 p.m., deputies arrested Deja Scott, 25, Indianapolis, on a warrant for failure to appear.
Wednesday, 8:55 p.m., deputies arrested Dustin Rutherford, 23, Kokomo, on a Howard County warrant and charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
Wednesday, 9:32 p.m., officers arrested Daniel Emery, 54, 100 block of West Sixth Street, Peru, on an unknown charge.
Wednesday, 9:37 p.m., officers arrested Nicole Soos, 34, 100 block of West Sixth Street, Peru, on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a syringe, obstruction and possession of marijuana.
Thursday, 1:56 a.m., officers arrested Christina Gilmore, 38, Tyner, on a Fulton County warrant and charges of possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance and identity deception.
Thursday, 10:45 a.m., deputies arrested Brittany Hedrick, 29, 200 block of West Ninth Street, Peru, on a warrant for petition to revoke.
Thursday, 12:43 p.m., officers arrested Michael Hauser, 63, 100 block of Cory Avenue, Peru, on a warrant for violation of probation and a charge of being a habitual traffic violator.
Thursday, 1:45 p.m., deputies arrested Cartas Booker, 41, Logansport, on a warrant for violation of probation.
Thursday, 11:05 p.m., officers arrested DaViontae Gulledge, 25, Clarksville, Tennessee, on an out-of-state warrant.
Friday, 1:06 a.m., deputies arrested Dale Sunday, 55, Miami, on a charge of criminal recklessness with a firearm.
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Mars Hill holds public meeting on potential metalworking company project
MARS HILL - A metalworking manufacturer company seeking to bring its business to Mars Hill could create 40 jobs over a five year period, Town Manager Nathan Bennett said.
In the Mars Hill Town Board of Aldermen meeting April 4 at Town Hall, Bennett updated the board on the project's standing during the public hearing session on the project.
According to Bennett, the town was awarded a grant through One North Carolina Fund, administered by the state Department of Commerce on behalf of the governor.
Awards are allocated to local governments as part of a negotiated challenge grant. By statute, One NC requires that a local government provide an incentive to match the One NC funding.
Bennett said the project is still in the confidential development stage, but that if approved, the town and county would match on funding the project.
"Madison County would do half of that match, the town would do the other half," Bennett said. "It's basically a tax-based incentive program where 65% of what we pay will be granted back to (One NC) as an incentive for job creation."
The Department of Commerce annually designates a tiered ranking of the state's counties based on economic wellbeing. County tiers are calculated using four factors:
- Average unemployment rate.
- Median household income.
- Percentage growth in population.
- Adjusted property tax base per capita.
The 40 most distressed counties are designated as Tier 1, the next 40 as Tier 2 and the 20 least distressed as Tier 3.
Madison County falls into a Tier 2 ranking. Per the One NC agreement, in a Tier 2 county, the local government must provide no less than one dollar for every two dollars provided by One NC.
According to 10-year models projected by the state, the project would generate $3.5 million worth of investments, Bennett said.
"It's all estimates at this point, but we're looking at generally a $3.5 million worth of investments over that time, counting purchase and enhancements and things," he said. "The anticipated total new tax that would come about this project is the addition of (roughly) $151,000 over 10 years. The amount of incentive payments over that entire period amounts to $67,506. So we net out over that 10-year span, $84,021 in new tax dollars."
Bennett said the county, which entered into the economic incentive agreement for the project in November, would follow the same economic structure.
The Mars Hill Town Board of Aldermen's next meeting is May 2 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 280 North Main St.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James will miss the final two games of the Los Angeles Lakers' season with a sprained left ankle, almost certainly preventing him from winning his second NBA scoring title.
The Lakers made the announcement Friday before they hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder. Los Angeles' disappointing season ends Sunday at Denver.
The 37-year-old James averaged 30.3 points this season while playing in only 56 games, two shy of the minimum to qualify for the scoring title with his full points-per-game average. The second-leading scorer in NBA history has played in only one game since spraining his ankle March 27, scoring 38 points in a crushing home loss to New Orleans on April 1.
James is slightly behind Philadelphia's Joel Embiid, who is averaging 30.4 points per game in one of the closest scoring title races in NBA history. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo is third at 29.9 points per game.
James is a four-time league MVP with four championship rings, but he won his only scoring title back in 2008 with Cleveland. The 18-time All-Star was attempting to become the oldest scoring champion in NBA history by surpassing Michael Jordan, who was 35 when he won his final title.
James passed Karl Malone for second place on the NBA’s career scoring list on March 19. With 37,062 points, he trails only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his 38,387 points for the top spot in league history.
James also averaged 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists in his 19th season. He will make nearly $44.5 million next season in the final year of his contract with the Lakers.
Although he has racked up impressive stats while defying his age, James will miss the playoffs for only the second time since 2005 because of the Lakers' major struggles in the second half of the season. He missed the postseason in his first season with the Lakers in 2018-19.
Los Angeles (31-49) has lost eight consecutive games and is 10-30 since Jan. 7. Anthony Davis returned to the lineup April 1 after missing six weeks with the latest in his long series of injuries over the past two seasons after the Lakers won their franchise's 17th championship in the Florida bubble.
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Tokyo: Japan's Yaskawa Company has developed an Industrial robot with artificial intelligence which determines the colour and shape of the objects and transports them to their correct position.
"In the current manufacturing industry, due to the influence of the Corona Pandemic, "contact" has become difficult. Also, the shortage of labour is the subject. Professionals with advanced skills are ageing, and their skills cannot be transferred to the next generation. We want to make progress in its automation. We need a multi-product manufacturing solution rather than simple mass production," said Yoshimitsu Sonohara, a Yaskawa Electric Official.
Yaskawa is promoting the solution concept "i3 (i-cube) Mechatronics" to realize a new industrial automation revolution.
i3 mean "integrated, intelligent, innovative".
At the industrial robot expo held in Tokyo this March, a demonstration introducing Yaskawa's latest technology attracted attention.
In the demonstration, robots with different roles work properly. Each robot has artificial intelligence and works independently. The instructor robot gives efficient instructions to each robot about a work situation.
The robots also communicate with each other to work autonomously and more efficiently.
"The next robot does not co-exist with people, but works independently, and enhances its judgment and workability by utilizing the accumulated data. We believe that the concept of "i3 (i-cube) Mechatronics" will be applied to manufacturing around the world," Yoshimitsu Sonohara, another Yaskawa Electric official said.
Yaskawa Electric's technology has the mission to support the global manufacturing industry continuously.
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LINCOLN - Joan K. Gregor, 72, of Upland died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, at Bryan Medical Center in Lincoln.
Private family services will be held at the Minden Evangelical Free Church with the Rev. Tom Barnes officiating.
Interment will be held following services at the Upland Cemetery.
Private family visitation will be held prior to services. A recording of the service will be streamed to the Minden Evangelical Free Church's YouTube Channel.
Craig Funeral Home in Minden is in charge of arrangements.
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Joan Kay Gregor was born May 23, 1948, in Burke, South Dakota, to Art and Alma (Lindwurm) Kahler. She attended school in Winner, South Dakota, and Winner High School. She married Harold Bloker and to this union, two children were born: Laurie and Heath. She later moved to Lincoln where she married Terry Gregor on June 28, 1975, and to this union, one daughter, Dawn, was born.
In 1982, the family moved to Gibbon. Joan later moved to Burke, South Dakota, to help take care of her mother. In 2018, she relocated to Upland where she resided until her death.
Joan was proud to be a stay-at-home mom for most of her children's school age years. She then worked several years for the Nebraska Turkey Growers in Gibbon and later worked at Morris Press in Kearney, until her retirement.
Joan loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren with all of her heart. She loved family history and spent many hours researching family ancestry and putting together scrapbooks for family members. She also enjoyed her trips to Wal-Mart and Hobby Lobby.
Survivors include her children, Heath (Lori) Gregor of Gainesville, Florida, Dawn (Travis) Kovarik of Kearney; son-in-law, Rod Svoboda of Upland; grandchildren, Shelly (Blake) Frost of Gothenburg, Sarah (Tyler) Barone of Littleton, Colorado, Alyssa (Cale) Spellman of Kearney, Destiny, Lane and Sadie Kovarik of Kearney; great-grandchildren, Melody and Asher Barone and Otto Frost; sisters, Dianne Olson of Minden, and Lois (Larkin) Birdow of Lincoln; as well as a host of extended relatives and friends.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Laurie Svoboda.
Memorials in Joan's honor are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James will miss the final two games of the Los Angeles Lakers' season with a sprained left ankle, almost certainly preventing him from winning his second NBA scoring title.
The Lakers made the announcement Friday before they hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder. Los Angeles' disappointing season ends Sunday at Denver.
The 37-year-old James averaged 30.3 points this season while playing in only 56 games, two shy of the minimum to qualify for the scoring title with his full points-per-game average. The second-leading scorer in NBA history has played in only one game since spraining his ankle March 27, scoring 38 points in a crushing home loss to New Orleans on April 1.
James is slightly behind Philadelphia's Joel Embiid, who is averaging 30.4 points per game in one of the closest scoring title races in NBA history. Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo is third at 29.9 points per game.
James is a four-time league MVP with four championship rings, but he won his only scoring title back in 2008 with Cleveland. The 18-time All-Star was attempting to become the oldest scoring champion in NBA history by surpassing Michael Jordan, who was 35 when he won his final title.
James passed Karl Malone for second place on the NBA’s career scoring list on March 19. With 37,062 points, he trails only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his 38,387 points for the top spot in league history.
James also averaged 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists in his 19th season. He will make nearly $44.5 million next season in the final year of his contract with the Lakers.
Although he has racked up impressive stats while defying his age, James will miss the playoffs for only the second time since 2005 because of the Lakers' major struggles in the second half of the season. He missed the postseason in his first season with the Lakers in 2018-19.
Los Angeles (31-49) has lost eight consecutive games and is 10-30 since Jan. 7. Anthony Davis returned to the lineup April 1 after missing six weeks with the latest in his long series of injuries over the past two seasons after the Lakers won their franchise's 17th championship in the Florida bubble.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
0-8-5
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
0-8-5
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WFO SACRAMENTO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 10, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1143 AM PDT Fri Apr 8 2022
...Early Season Red Flag Warning...
.After a dry winter and early spring, grasses over portions of
the Sacramento Valley are curing or drying well in advance of
previous years. Given the unseasonably warm and dry conditions
over the past few days and the expected strong winds and very dry
conditions this weekend some larger swaths of grass in the
Sacramento Valley could support relatively large or rapid fire
spread.
A rapid return to cooler and showery weather is expected Monday
and Tuesday significantly reducing fire weather concerns.
NOTE: This would be the earliest springtime Red Flag Warning
issued by the Sacramento, CA office for interior northern
California.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 5 PM PDT
SUNDAY FOR UNSEASONABLY DRY FUELS, GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216, 217, AND 218...
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 5 AM Saturday to 5 PM PDT
Sunday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 215. Fire weather zones 216,
217, and 218.
* WIND...Northerly winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 6 to 12 percent during the daylight
hours Saturday and Sunday. Areas of poor overnight humidity
recovery from 20 to 25 percent Saturday night.
* GREATEST THREAT...West side of the Sacramento Valley mainly
along and west of Interstate 5 and 505.
* IMPACTS...Some larger swaths of grass in the Sacramento Valley
could support relatively large or rapid fire spread. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, unseasonably dry fuels, and
warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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BWW Review: FOR BLACK BOYS WHO HAVE CONSIDERED SUICIDE WHEN THE HUE GETS TOO HEAVY, Royal Court
Ryan Calais Cameron’s poetic exploration of black masculinity
Transferring from a sold-out run at the New Diorama to the Royal Court, Ryan Calais Cameron's play For Black Boys Who have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy uses episodic storytelling to deconstruct modern black masculinity.
Whilst its stories are connected with a thematic nexus, and brought to pulsating life beat by beat through poetry and dance, these stories never become more than the sum of their parts, despite the rambunctious energy of its performers.
Swirling through themes of love, religion, fatherhood, violence, sexuality, and death, six black men share stories in what appears to be a therapy session, brought to life through multi-roling, poetry, song, and dance. What they are examining is the discord between expectations of being a black man and the reality of their lived experience, a theme rarely explored on stage.
Mark Akintimehin's nameless character (referred to as Onyx in the script) embodies this discord the most. As a self-proclaimed "badman", his mentality as a stoic solider who restrains himself from indulging emotions is at odds with fundamental human experiences. He delivers abrasive insults to the other nameless characters, but this anger is deflecting away from his inner turmoil. He cannot open himself up to love, terrified of becoming vulnerable. His tough-guy persona is adopted as a rug to sweep insecurities underneath until, as title suggests, the hue gets too heavy.
The same is the case for Darragh Hand's character's overconfidence when it comes to women, a mask for his fear of commitment and intimacy, or Nnabiko Ejimofor's character's need to repress his homosexuality. Each performance is anchored by boundless energy and dedication. Each story and traumatic experience is handled with sensitivity and devotion. But they are all also able to find moments of comedy and elation, deftly mocking cheap chat-up lines or breaking out into infectiously exuberant songs.
Directing alongside with Tristan Fynn-Aiduenu, writer Ryan Calais Cameron's script is courageous to tackle such demanding themes in a loving and conscientious way. His poetry is light and playful even when it examines heavy themes and visceral trauma. Thanks to movement director Theophilus O. Bailey-Godson, the dance and movement sequences are exquisitely crafted to translate subdued trauma into catharsis, and make for the most poignant moments of the play.
But without a narrative arc, the play is never capable of penetrating the surface of these stories and the unravelling of each persona never reaches an emotional climax beyond what is presented to the audience. In disavowing a traditional narrative, the play risks limiting its ability to fully untangle its complex emotions and questions.
The show is theatre as a meditation, variations on a particular theme. In this case that theme - disentangling black masculinity - has been long overdue for exploration on stage. But the play just misses out on being truly brilliant by its lack of concrete narrative, despite the powerful creative vision and strong performances.
For Black Boys Who have Considered Suicide When the Hue Gets Too Heavy plays at the Royal Court until 30 April.
Photography by Ali Wright
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Will Ropp talked about running the LA Marathon. He also shared details about “The Fallout” and what it was like working with Zac Efron on his upcoming movie “The Greatest Beer Run Ever.”
“The Fallout” is streaming now on HBO Max.
“The Greatest Beer Run Ever” drops later this year on Apple TV+.
This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on April 8, 2022.
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Opinion
The race card with a twist: Towke turned the table on Morrison, and it hurt
George Megalogenis
ColumnistScott Morrison had the race card turned against him by a Lebanese Australian this week, and it hurt the Prime Minister – not just personally but politically.
The very notion that Michael Towke, the man who Morrison outmanoeuvred to win preselection for the federal seat of Cook, in Sydney’s parochial south, could damage the government’s re-election chances by reviving a 15-year-old dispute appears on paper, to be somewhat absurd.
Race cards are not supposed to work that way, with a member of a minority ethnic community embarrassing a Liberal prime minister who speaks for the Quiet Australians.
But Morrison’s home town of Sydney is no longer the safe haven for the old politics of race. And this is the most stunning feature of the story told by Towke more than a decade after the fact. What might have been considered a standard Liberal operation in 2007 is no longer plausible in the city with the largest overseas-born population in the country.
Sydney is now more like Melbourne in this respect. Race cards no longer work in the way they used to, when minority communities could be played off against the Anglo-Celtic mainstream.
Towke accuses Morrison of using “racial vilification” to help overturn the initial ballot which Towke won. Morrison came last. That is, the race card was successful in the way Morrison allegedly used it, by insinuating that voters in Cook would not accept a Lebanese Australian candidate. “At the time [in 2007] he was desperate, and it suited him to play the race card,” Towke told The Project’s Waleed Aly on Wednesday evening, as he outlined his claims against Morrison for the first time in a television interview.
Morrison has passionately rejected the allegations from the moment they were first detailed by Karen Middleton in The Saturday Paper and by David Crowe in the Nine newspapers last weekend. The PM has pointed to the testimony of Lebanese Australians, including a minister in his government, Michael Sukkar, as proof that he doesn’t have a racist bone in his body.
Towke happens to agree with the latter point: “I’m not saying he is racist.”
So why should Morrison worry politically now that the race card is being played against him?
In federal elections past, Liberal leaders have benefited even when the detail of race debates raise questions about their honesty. Labor’s internal polling of the 2001 election showed John Howard’s government improved its position when it emerged in the final days of the campaign that asylum seekers had not thrown their children into the water.
Surely, the race card still has some residual value for Morrison now?
But he doesn’t actually think that way anymore, if he ever did. Morrison entered parliament in 2007 in the very year that the NSW Liberal Party had its private epiphany on race. They lost a state poll they expected to win earlier that year, to Morris Iemma’s tired Labor government, and in November Howard’s Coalition government fell, with the prime minister losing his seat Bennelong, in Sydney’s north-west.
Bennelong’s increasing diversity, supercharged by the first wave of skilled Chinese migration from the mainland, provided a demographic warning to the NSW division of the Liberal Party. They could not win back office at a state level if they remained on the wrong side of Sydney’s Eurasian identity.
The new state opposition leader Barry O’Farrell began reaching out to ethnic communities, through their local media. He was armed with an insight about where the voters that mattered to the Liberals got their news. As one source explains it, the Chinese media in Sydney had a wider audience than The Daily Telegraph newspaper. The insight is lost on many players on the Liberal and Labor side in NSW, who believe that the Tele, and by extension Sky News, still run the state.
The proof of the new power of the ethnic vote began with the O’Farrell landslide of 2011, and culminated at the last state election in March 2019 when the state Liberals had the confidence to play the race card on behalf of a minority at the expense of a white politician. They waited until the final days of the campaign to strategically leak the anti-Asian comments that the then opposition leader Michael Daley had made at a Politics in the Pub function in the Blue Mountains the previous September. The voters that mattered in the end weren’t the Anglo-Celtic aspirationals who Daley had been talking to at the time, but the Asian-Australian aspirationals who heard his charmless words on the eve of the election.
Morrison, as every Australian voter would know by now, has never really outgrown his first important job in politics as director of the NSW Liberal Party between 2000 and 2004. He would have absorbed the two-way lesson of 2007, that what might have worked behind the scenes in a preselection fight for Cook was counter-productive in a seat like Bennelong.
As immigration minister to Tony Abbott, and treasurer to Malcolm Turnbull, he had a direct hand in making Sydney even more diverse. Now as prime minister he has a simple equation before him. To hold onto to power, he has to stop Labor from taking ethnically diverse seats such as Reid in Sydney’s inner west, and Chisholm in Melbourne’s east.
That’s why Towke hurt him. His old rival just pulled a “Daley” on him, bringing up an alleged version of Morrison that swinging voters across Sydney, and in Melbourne and even parts of Brisbane, would find offensive.
Sydney is no longer the city that the Coalition can safely divide to its advantage between Labor’s ethnic seats in the inner west and the whiter seats of the outer west, and south, and the wealthy seats of the north and east. Skilled migration from China and more recently India have blurred the old lines between ethnicity and wealth.
This process has been a generation in the making. A parallel shift is underway in regional NSW which is limiting the PM’s options to offset any losses to diversity in Sydney with a play to old Australian values outside the capital. Here the problem from Morrison is climate change, an issue that the Coalition used to happily write off as a concern for city folk only.
NSW Liberal MP Catherine Cusack is no friend of Morrison’s. But her intervention this week accusing the PM of not just bullying, but politicising flood relief has the same potential to alienate swinging voters from Lismore to Wollongong as Towke’s accusations do across Sydney’s west and north.
Morrison has developed a standard response when someone from his side of politics calls his character into question. They are upset because they didn’t get their way.
While voters tend to look the other way when politicians eat their own, it is another matter when the personality clash reveals a side of the leader that is prepared to divide people by ethnicity, or place. Morrison insists he is not that man, and the electoral map tells him he can’t afford for that perception to stick.
Jacqueline Maley cuts through the noise of the federal election campaign with news, views and expert analysis. Sign up to our Australia Votes 2022 newsletter here.
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In the latest battle of the coronavirus mutants, an extra-contagious version of omicron has taken over the world.
The coronavirus version known as BA.2 is now dominant in at least 68 countries, including the United States.
The World Health Organization says it makes up about 94% of sequenced omicron cases submitted to an international coronavirus database in the most recent week. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it was responsible for 72% of new U.S. infections last week.
Dr. Wesley Long, a pathologist at Houston Methodist in Texas, said he’s seen BA.2 quickly become dominant in his medical system. At the end of last week, the variant was responsible for more than three-quarters of cases in Houston Methodist hospitals. Less than two weeks earlier, 1% to 3% of cases were caused by BA.2.
“It’s not terribly surprising because it is more contagious” than the original omicron, Long said.
As the variant advances, scientists are learning more about it. But they still don’t know exactly how it will affect the trajectory of the pandemic.
WHAT’S KNOWN
BA.2 has lots of mutations. It’s been dubbed “stealth omicron” because it lacks a genetic quirk of the original omicron that allowed health officials to rapidly differentiate it from the delta variant using a certain PCR test.
One reason BA.2 has gained ground, scientists say, is that it’s about 30% more contagious than the original omicron. In rare cases, research shows it can sicken people even if they’ve already had an omicron infection — although it doesn’t seem to cause more severe disease.
Vaccines appear equally effective against both types of omicron. For both, vaccination plus a booster offers strong protection against severe illness and death.
HAS THE VARIANT PUSHED UP CASES?
Coronavirus cases rose in parts of Europe and Asia when BA.2 became dominant, and some scientists are concerned that the variant could also push up cases across the U.S.
Besides being more contagious, it’s spreading at a time when governments are relaxing restrictions designed to control COVID-19. Also, people are taking off their masks and getting back to activities such as traveling, eating indoors at restaurants and attending crowded events.
At this point, overall coronavirus cases in the U.S. are still on the decline. But there have been upticks in some places, including New York, Arizona and Illinois. Health officials have also noted that case counts are getting more unreliable because of the wide availability of home tests and the fact some people are no longer getting tested.
“We’re entering a phase where increasing cases or waves may be very regional and it may depend a lot on vaccination levels in the community — and not just vaccination levels but timing of the vaccinations,” Long said. “How long ago were they? Did people get boosters? Because we know the immunity to the vaccine wanes a little bit over time.”
Long said he feels “very certain” that cases will eventually go back up in the U.S., whether that's because of BA.2 or some future variant. “If it’s BA.2,” he said, “it may be more of a wave or a speed bump than a surge.”
For now, COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are still trending down nationally.
ARE THERE ANY OTHER VARIANTS TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT?
As the coronavirus continues to evolve, the WHO is tracking other mutants, including hybrids known as “recombinants."
These include combinations of delta and omicron and hybrids of BA.2 and the original omicron, also known as BA.1.
One recombinant that health authorities are tracking closely is a BA.1-BA.2 hybrid called XE, which was first detected in the United Kingdom in January. About 600 cases have been reported, and scientists believe it may be about 10% more contagious than BA.2.
WHAT SHOULD PEOPLE DO?
The advice from experts remains the same: Take precautions to avoid getting COVID-19.
“The virus is still out there circulating,” Long said. “Vaccination is still your best defense.”
Get the shots if you haven't already, he said, and get the second booster if you’re eligible because you are 50 or older or have a compromised immune system.
“If cases start going up in your community, think about assessing your risk level,” Long said. “If you stopped masking and stopped worrying about distancing and things ... that’s the time to reinstitute those protective measures.”
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Bridge Over Troubled Waters announces the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors, Jill Greenthal and Jeffrey Halis. Bridge, founded in 1970, is the largest agency in Greater Boston providing a full continuum of services to homeless, runaway and at-risk youth.
BOSTON, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bridge Over Troubled Waters (Bridge) announces the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors, Jill Greenthal and Jeffrey Halis.
Ms. Greenthal is an accomplished finance executive and board member with experience serving on several corporate and not-for-profit boards. She recently retired from her position as Senior Advisor at the Blackstone Group and currently serves on the boards of Akamai Technologies, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Cars.com and TaskUs. She is also a trustee of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, an Advisor to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and an Honorary Trustee of the James Beard Foundation.
"I am so honored to join the Board of Bridge Over Troubled Waters. The work done by this organization is so important and I look forward to helping their efforts in serving at-risk young adults," said Ms. Greenthal.
Mr. Halis is an accomplished investment manager, founding New York firm Tyndall Investments in 1991 after prior investment management experience with Merrill Lynch and Citigroup. He serves on the MIT Corporation and MIT Investment Management Company Board, as a founding member of MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program and as a Board Observer for Cognito Therapeutics.
"Homelessness is always terrible but it is particularly unfair to youth. I admire Bridge Over Troubled Waters' programs designed to transform youths' lives and help them grow into fulfilled, self-sufficient adulthood," said Mr. Halis.
"Bridge Over Troubled Waters is honored to announce that Jill and Jeff have joined our Board of Directors. Their wide-ranging experience on both corporate and non-profit boards is just what Bridge needs at this time," said Elisabeth Jackson, CEO of Bridge. "And they truly understand the importance of helping youth experiencing homelessness at this critical time in their lives."
About Jill A. Greenthal
Ms Greenthal joined the Blackstone Group in 2003 as a partner and Senior Managing Director in their Advisory Business and recently retired from her last position as a Senior Advisor in the firm's Private Equity Group. Ms. Greenthal brings more than 30 years of financial experience. She previously served as a Managing Director and held management positions at Credit Suisse, Donaldson Lufkin and Jenrette and Lehman Brothers.
Ms Greenthal is a seasoned board member and currently serves on the board of directors of Akamai Technologies, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Cars.com and TaskUs. She is also a trustee of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, an Advisor to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and an Honorary Trustee of the James Beard Foundation. She has had prior experience on a variety of company and not-for-profit boards.
About Jeffrey Halis
Mr. Halis is founder and CEO of Tyndall Management, an investment firm specializing in publicly traded securities. Prior to founding Tyndall in 1991 Mr. Halis managed other investment funds and held management positions with Merrill Lynch and Citigroup.
Jeff is an accomplished volunteer leader and consul, serving on the MIT Corporation and MIT Investment Management Company Board, as a founding member of the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund Program and as a Board Observer for Cognito Therapeutics. He is a past board member of three publicly traded companies and several government advisory entities and not-for-profits.
About Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Bridge Over Troubled Waters, founded in 1970, is the largest agency in Greater Boston providing a full continuum of services to homeless, runaway and at-risk youth. Providing programs and services to over 2,000 youth each year, the organization offers a comprehensive range of survival, health, educational, career, and housing services in order to encourage the formation of a healthy, productive and fulfilling adulthood. For more information, visit http://www.BridgeOTW.org
Media Contact
Melissa Cording, Bridge Over Troubled Waters, 1 617-423-9575 Ext: 228, mcording@bridgeotw.org
SOURCE Bridge Over Troubled Waters
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SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — Police are currently looking for a suspect accused of robbing an Arvest Bank on Highway 412 in Siloam Springs.
According to Cpt. Derek Spicer with the Siloam Springs Police department, the suspect fled on foot Friday, April 8, morning.
No injuries have been reported and police say no weapon was used during the alleged robbery.
As of 1:50 p.m., the entrances into the bank are blocked off to traffic.
Stay with 5NEWS for updates on this developing story.
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Golf-Woods makes bogey start to Masters second round, Schwartzel leads
By Steve Keating
AUGUSTA, Ga., April 8 (Reuters) - Tiger Woods followed his impressive start at the Masters with a bogey to open his second round at Augusta National on Friday while former champion Charl Schwartzel navigated windy conditions to grab the early clubhouse lead.
Woods, back in action this week after a February 2021 car accident that nearly cost him his right leg, sent his opening tee shot into a fairway bunker, hit his approach right of the green and then failed to get up and down from 26 yards.
The five-times Masters champion ended the first round four shots back of Im Sung-jae after a one-under par 71 that left him in a nine-way share of 10th place.
If Woods, 46, can pull off the unthinkable with a win this week he would become the oldest Masters champion by three weeks over 18-times major winner Jack Nicklaus, who collected his record sixth Green Jacket in 1986.
Schwartzel, who began the day five shots back of Im, mixed two bogeys with five birdies for a three-under-par 69 that left the 2011 Masters champion at three under on the week.
Im, who led Cameron Smith by one shot after the first round, was even par on the day until bogeys at the 10th, where his approach shot missed the green, and the par-three 12th where he failed to get up and down from a greenside bunker.
But the South Korean responded with a tap-in birdie from two feet at the par-five 13th, and was one over on the day through 14 holes.
World number one Scottie Scheffler, former champion Danny Willett and Chilean Joaquin Niemann, who were all two shots off the lead after the first round, were either early into their second round or had yet to tee off.
Rory McIlroy, who this week is making his eighth consecutive attempt to complete the career Grand Slam of golf's four majors, carded one birdie and two bogeys through his first 10 holes and was two over on the week with the projected cut at three over. (Reporting by Steve Keating; Additional reporting by Frank Pingue; Editing by Toby Davis and Pritha Sarkar)
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The author of “The House on Mango Street”, Sandra Cisneros, is about to publish a new book this year.
Cisneros announced the news on her Instagram page.
The award-winning author said her new book, “Woman Without Shame”, will feature a series of “unseen” poems.
It will also be published in Spanish, under the title, “Mujer Sin Vergüenza.”
The book, published by Alfred A. Knopf, will be published September 13, Cisneros said.
The internationally renowned author is known for her poems and stories depicting life as a Latina and Chicana in the U.S.
Some of her most famous works include “Woman Hollering Creek” and “Caramelo.”
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 8, 2022
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FIRE WEATHER WATCH
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
212 PM CDT Fri Apr 8 2022
...Critical Fire Weather Conditions expected Saturday across
South Central Texas...
...On Saturday south to southwesterly winds are forecast to
increase across the entire area, with sustained 20-foot winds of
15 to 20 mph and gusts around 30 mph. This, in combination with
minimum RH values in the teens to low 20s will result in critical
fire weather conditions.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT SATURDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS...
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* WINDS...South 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 17 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop could be difficult to control
and will likely spread rapidly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now....or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT
SATURDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF SOUTH
CENTRAL TEXAS...
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Under increasing pressure from state lawmakers, the head of Louisiana State Police placed his second-in-command on leave Friday while an investigation continues into the wiping of cellphone data during an investigation into Black motorist Ronald Greene’s 2019 death after a violent arrest by state troopers.
Superintendent Col. Lamar Davis released a statement saying he placed Lt. Col. Doug Cain on paid administrative leave “to eliminate any questions into the integrity of the investigation.”
Cain acknowledged last month that he was under internal investigation for having his cellphone data erased amid the ongoing federal investigation into the video-recorded arrest of Greene, who died in custody after being repeatedly punched, stunned and dragged by troopers following a highway chase. Cain denied any wrongdoing.
Davis’ move came a day after lawmakers on a special committee looking into the Greene case complained about the lack of action against the troopers involved in Greene’s arrest and the higher-ups in charge of investigating the case.
“We’re exceeding the speed limit,” state Rep. Tony Bacala said during Thursday’s hearing, as the investigation of Cain was discussed, “and you all are putting down the road.”
Nearly three years after Greene’s May 10, 2019, death along a rural roadside in northeast Louisiana, no one has been criminally charged.
John Belton, the district attorney in Union Parish, where Greene died, said he was first alerted to a report on Greene’s death in September 2019. He alerted federal authorities and said he has held off on prosecutions at the request of federal prosecutors as they pursued the case.
Belton said the federal investigation continues but he’s been released from his promise to stand down and plans to request a court to empanel a special grand jury to look into Greene’s death.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith banned from Oscars, other film academy events for 10 years for slapping Chris Rock onstage at Academy Awards.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith banned from Oscars, other film academy events for 10 years for slapping Chris Rock onstage at Academy Awards.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 8, 2022
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WIND ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
156 PM CDT Fri Apr 8 2022
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds near 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Louisiana,
southeast Oklahoma, south central and southwest Arkansas and
east and northeast Texas.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will
create hazardous conditions for small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Boaters on area lakes should use extra caution since strong winds
and rough waves can overturn small craft.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY VALUES FOR ALL OF THE
ARKLATEX...
* AFFECTED AREA...The Entire ArkLatex.
* WIND...Wind Speed Values Will Approach 25 MPH at times.
* HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity Values will fall into the upper
teens to lower 20s today.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong
winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge began what could be his last season with the New York Yankees after failing to agree to a long-term contract by the slugger’s opening-day deadline to reach a deal.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said the team offered an eight-year contract worth $230.5 million to $234.5 million, the difference to have been determined in arbitration for this year’s salary.
Judge’s representatives wanted a nine-year deal in excess of the average annual value of Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout’s contract, which comes to $319.6 million, a person familiar with the negotiations said, speaking on condition of anonymity because Judge’s stance was not made public.
The outfielder is eligible for free agency after the World Series.
“We obviously had an extended conversation over the last three weeks or so with Page Odle and I — I actually had a conversation with Aaron Judge briefly, as well, but we were unsuccessful in concluding a multiyear pact,” Cashman said, looking glum during a news conference about two hours before the first pitch. “Obviously, our intent is to have Aaron Judge stay as a New York Yankee as we move forward, and I know that’s his intent, as well, which is a good thing.”
Cashman said the Yankees offered a contract averaging $30.5 million annually from 2023-29, with Judge’s 2022 salary to be either the $17 million offered by the team in arbitration or the $21 million requested by the player.
Cashman anticipates talks will resume after the season. Judge would not be free to negotiate with all teams until the sixth day after the World Series.
“We’ll wait now as we enter the winter. There’s no guarantees that anything will happen with that,” Cashman said. “I know that the intent on both parties would be to stay here. He’s been a great Yankee. He’s an impactful player. He’s one of the game’s great players. And so — certainly our hope is that at some point we’ll find that common ground that we both feel comfortable with, but the timing obviously on that is not going to happen right now.”
Judge is a three-time All-Star who turns 30 on April 26. He led the Yankees last season with a .287 batting average, 39 homers and 98 RBIs.
Judge said before batting practice that he would address the situation after the game.
“If it happens, it happens,” he said. “Just the thought of going down this route with the Yankees is something special. ”
His locker was moved this season from near the front entrance of the Yankees clubhouse to the stall next to the entrance to the showers, a spot that goes to a senior player and had been occupied by Brett Gardner. The stall opposite Judge’s is occupied by Gerrit Cole, who took it over from CC Sabathia.
“I get a better view of the TV,” Judge said. “I talked to Gardy a little bit about it. He said: ‘Take care of it.’”
Judge has a .276 average, 158 homers and 366 RBIs in six major league seasons.
“He’s the ultimate teammate,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “He’s probably the biggest leader in that room, and he’s an amazing player that wants to go out and be great and wants nothing more than to be a part of a championship club. And there’s no doubt in my mind, whatever the outcome is, nothing will change in the way Aaron goes about things.”
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Why Remote Work Will Fully Embody the Metaverse
The metaverse is the next logical place for businesses and employees to begin a mass migration or transition.
There lies a space, essentially under constant development and change these days, that we are calling the metaverse. While not universal in nature, it is more like a vast network of potential realities that users can experience. The metaverse is, in my opinion, here to stay and evolve alongside us human beings in our physical world. It is a space that seems to be growing at an exponential rate. It will never be able to fully replace our physical world. But it will become a place of immense importance in the future, including in the way we work and earn a living.
Over a decade working remotely has me ready to embrace working in virtual worlds
I’ve spent the last 11 years working remotely as a consultant and now executive for software and technology companies in the U.S., Singapore, Thailand, Dubai, Brazil and Israel. I’m uniquely positioned to talk about remote work, given that I’ve been fully immersed in it well before its mainstream prominence now in many of our daily lives. Here is what I’m excited about most though. I think that the metaverse is the next logical place for businesses and employees to begin a mass migration or transition to. I just recently joined a metaverse called eXp World through eXp Realty, where I'm a licensed real estate agent. The entirety of the business ecosystem is contained within eXp World — for team members and clients to collaborate and work together globally.
What does the term metaverse really mean? What does it stand for?
The term metaverse was coined by programmer Markus Persson in 1994, according to some sources.
Using multiple elements of technology, such as virtual reality, augmented reality, graphical gameplay and video, users can live in a digital world. The metaverse will allow its users to work, play and stay connected with friends through everything from concerts and conferences to virtual trips across the globe. Some metaverse applications provide a combination of virtual and physical spaces and virtual economies, sometimes with a focus on advancing virtual reality technology. In an essay on his website in February 2021, Matthew Ball, managing partner of venture capital firm Epyllion Industries, said we are on the cusp of the next internet. The metaverse encompasses the Web 3.0 ecosystem being built today.
Try this exercise to get an idea of how vague the term metaverse can be: Replace the phrase metaverse in a sentence with cyberspace. Ninety percent of the time, the meaning won't change much. Rather, the term refers to a broad shift in how people interact with technology, not any one specific type of technology. As the specific technology it once described becomes commonplace, the term itself may become just as antiquated.
A more idealistic vision of the metaverse would make it interoperable, allowing you to take virtual items like clothes or cars from one platform to another. You can buy a shirt from the mall and wear it to the movie theater in the real world. A metaverse might allow you to create a persona that you can switch from one platform to another as easily as copying your profile picture from one social network to another. At present, most platforms offer virtual identities, avatars and inventories that are tied to just one platform.
The metaverse and remote work
Now that I’ve helped you envision what the metaverse is in a few different potential forms, I want you to think about it in terms of work.
I'm assuming you've heard or seen the term remote work in some form or another and perhaps have even participated in it these days. If you haven’t, that’s fine as well. Remote work generally refers to the practice of employees working from a location other than their employer's centralized office(s). It could be an employee's home, a co-working space, a private office or any other place other than a traditional corporate office building.
Imagine being able to show up to your company’s corporate offices in New York City to put on a presentation for your team while sitting on a beach in Barcelona. A metaverse enables this exact scenario to play out albeit in digital form through an avatar you create for yourself. How about having to participate in a company wide retreat where you have team members geographically dispersed across continents? I can say that I’ve now participated in these exact activities and it's quite a surreal experience! The metaverse allows you to join these immersive digital worlds that are created for these specific purposes and more that have yet to fully emerge. In short, the metaverse and remote work were made for one another.
Related: Some Predictions for How the Metaverse Will Impact Our Lives
Here are five ways the metaverse will influence and enhance remote work
There is a distinction between remote work and telecommuting, which is the practice of working from home. Remote work is a workplace practice that involves employees working from a location other than the employer's centralized office. As the metaverse becomes more popular, we will begin to see a significant increase in virtual teams.
Virtual teams are essentially groups of employees who work together virtually. This includes virtual meetings, virtual team members and virtual task assignments. Virtual teams allow remote workers to be more productive by removing many of the time-consuming distractions that come with physical proximity. In the future, virtual teams may be more prevalent than traditional work environments. This is due to both increased time and cost savings that come with virtual team collaboration, as well as a decrease in employee burnout.
1. Encourage team cohesion
A company's metaverse should in theory ensure that the team remains united while working together to achieve common goals. This technology will also allow team members to feel like they’ve contributed to the overall success of the group. Or more than likely the business itself, by being fully immersed in its digital universe. The metaverse of a company should go a long way in solving remote work disadvantages. Because, in my experience, individuals that are part of a cohesive team tend to focus more on the entire group rather than themselves. And, they are more motivated to work towards team goals.
2. Improve team collaboration
The metaverse is going to allow remote workers to improve their communication and place a significant emphasis on teamwork. These digital environments should enhance a team's ability to innovate and achieve objectives in a more succinct way.
Working in the metaverse should help to give team members a sense of accomplishment as being part of a team, a problem currently plaguing many remote workers today.
3. Allow remote workers to interact with all their customers
Imagine being able to invite your customers from around the world to your metaverse and interact with them virtually? Talk about breaking down major barriers that employees sometimes have to overcome when dealing with their customers. With the advent of virtual reality, it will be possible for remote employees to virtually meet their customers in ways they never could before.
4. Enable virtual office environments and custom built ecosystems
The metaverse, with the aid of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), will make working from home easier for both employers and remote workers. A virtual office can be created that can be used to mimic the real world or the existing real world office settings of the company. Employees and employers can work to complete tasks and jobs, albeit in a digital form. Artificial world environments, tailor-made to the company, can be created for companies' workers. If workers want to be able to work remotely and on-the-go, the metaverse setup can be optimized to fit these needs.
5. Allow for the creation of virtual conferences, exhibits and expos
Virtual trade shows will be used to eventually replace in-person conferences and expositions, due to its effectiveness and for the fact that it will enable more engagement. No matter where they are located, remote participants can access live, interactive networking opportunities and content on their computers or smart devices. Virtual conferences are hosted entirely online and presumably in metaverse ecosystems. There is no need to travel, book hotels or order catering. Just log on through the conference portal and you're good to go wherever you may be in the world.
Related: The Future Of Mega-Events: How Remote Work Technologies Could ...
Parting thoughts
The evolution of what we consider metaverses today is absolutely exciting. It’s an emerging space with high potential for growth and expansion on every part of the planet. The only limitations on the metaverse from my perspective are our collective minds and imaginations. They’re going to continue to be built and evolve from ideas that are shared and developed collaboratively by all of us who interact and use them.
I think that the most exciting piece in all of this for me though, is really figuring out how we can use the metaverse to our advantage to improve our own personal and professional lives. While I don’t have the exact answers to these questions, I have some general ideas that’ll I’ll save for another time as we witness another milestone in this technological revolution.
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AREA ATHLETE COLLEGE REPORT: Fries takes 4th; Kaminska shines on bump; more
Following is a roundup of how former area high school sports stars have fared in recent college action.
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Fries burst to fourth place in the women’s 1500m run (5:03.39) at the recent SCU Paul Parent Invitational in Yukon.
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Kaminska carved out a pitching win in a 1-0 thriller against Houston.
Kaminiska tossed the first eight innings and allowed only four hits. He didn’t walk anyone and accumulated 12 strikeouts during his 113-pitch gem.
Kaminska improved to 2-2 on the mound in what was his best outing so far of the season.
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Needless to say, Archambo has been a busy warrior for the Oral Roberts University baseball team.
The Bartlesville High product has either been on the mound or filling a role in the batting lineup in several games.
Earlier this week, he came out of the pen two throw 5.1 solid innings of no-decision ball against the University of Oklahoma. Archambo allowed four hits, two walks and three runs while striking out three batters.
Oklahoma (17-10) won, 8-2.
During a recent series against Omaha, both Archambo and fellow Bartlesville alum Jakob Hall both contributed to the Golden Eagles’ cause.
In Omaha’s 8-0 win, Archambo rapped a single and Hall pitched 0.2 innings of two-hit, two-run ball.
ORU snapped back to defeat Omaha, 6-1, with Archambo drawing a walk and going 0-for-3.
Archambo also came up hitless in a 1-0 loss to Omaha.
But, Archambo is batting a soaring .394 for the season, with 13 RBI’s, three doubles and two homers in 10 games in the lineup.
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Hewitt unloaded again at the plate to help Murray State tip National Park College, 11-10.
The true freshman finished 3-for-3 at the plate, blasted a homer and drove in three runs.
She came up hitless in a 3-2 win against National Park.
Murray State (22-8) has climbed to No. 6 in the national junior college rankings.
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Borg drew a walk in a 4-2 loss to Williams.
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Collier continues to rack up some impressive showings during his opportunities as an at-large competitor for Abilene Christian.
At the recent Texas Tech Masked Rider Open, the redshirt freshman put the discus in orbit (193-feet-3-inches) to win second place overall.
He also placed fifth in the shot put (51-05).
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Shuttered businesses. Sleepless nights. Canceled classes. Hundreds of thousands of people across Puerto Rico remained without power on Friday, nearly two days after a fire at a main power plant sparked an island-wide outage.
Crews have restored power to some 650,000 customers out of nearly 1.5 million, but people in several neighborhoods have complained that the electricity went out once again as the island struggles to emerge from the blackout that also left more than 160,000 clients without water.
The outage forced the government to cancel classes and shutter agencies for the second day in a row on this U.S. territory of 3.2 million people as frustration and anger bubbled over.
“This is unbearable,” said Maribel Hernández, 49, as she wiped her forehead with a small blue washcloth that she hung over her left shoulder.
Hernández, who is recovering from cancer, has been sleeping on the concrete floor in her home’s narrow outdoor patio with only a sheet because her mattress doesn’t fit there. She worries about being mugged because she lives in a working-class neighborhood with a high crime rate, but the heat inside her house is overwhelming.
“Those who have generators are doing well, but what about people like us?” she said, adding that she’s been forced to throw out all her food.
Officials with Luma, which took over transmission and distribution from Puerto Rico’s Electric Power company last year, have said they don’t know exactly when power would be fully restored but note crews have been working nonstop.
“The system is extremely fragile,” said Shay Bahramirad, an engineering vice president with Luma.
The company has said that a circuit-breaker failure could have caused the blackout after a fire erupted late Wednesday at the Costa Sur power plant in southern Puerto Rico, but that it will be weeks before they’ll know the exact cause of the interruption.
Meanwhile, the lack of power prompted at least one city to distribute food to the elderly and ice to those with health conditions including diabetes as many wonder when exactly they’ll have lights again.
“I haven’t slept,” said Fernando García, a 51-year-old construction worker who is more worried about not being able to find work in the past two days given the outage. “I don’t have a budget right now.”
García stood outside a small outdoor cafeteria selling eggs and greasy turnovers known as empanadillas, grateful that the owner allowed him to charge his phone for the day as he continued to look for work.
Luma CEO Wayne Stensby has called the outage “very unusual” and said it demonstrated the fragility of Puerto Rico’s electrical grid, which Hurricane Maria razed in 2017 as a powerful Category 4 storm. Emergency repairs were made at the time, but reconstruction efforts have yet to start on the crumbling electrical grid that has caused weekly outages in dozens of communities
Late Thursday, the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency said it had approved nearly $9.5 billion to Puerto Rico’s power company in September 2020 to rebuild the grid, but that it has not yet received any transmission and distribution projects for evaluation and approval of construction funds.
In addition, the Costa Sur generation plant, one of four main ones on the island, was damaged during a series of strong earthquakes that struck southern Puerto Rico in recent years.
Kevin Acevedo, a vice president for Luma, said Friday that the company hopes to have restored power to 1 million customers by late Friday night.
Those who have power back said they are relieved but worry about the impact the outage had on shrinking budgets already hard hit by the island’s more than decade-long economic crisis.
Felicia Serrano, manager of a small grocery store in a community called Barrio Obrero in the capital of San Juan, said she lost $2,000 worth of merchandise as a result of the blackout. The store runs on a small generator that keeps the lights on but doesn’t have the power to keep large refrigerators running.
“Ýou’re working under a lot of stress when you have no lights,” she said as she grabbed large bunches of green plantains and placed them on worn shelves.
Many are now worried about the state of the electrical grid just two months before the Atlantic Hurricane season starts.
Josué Colón, executive director of Puerto Rico’s power company, said those concerns are legitimate: “It’s still a system that is not in prime condition. It’s still a system that has to be rebuilt.”
The outage comes as Puerto Rico’s electric power company tries to emerge from bankruptcy and restructure some $9 billion in public debt. The company has long struggled with corruption, mismanagement and a lack of investment into aging infrastructure.
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