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Woman faces Texas murder charge after self-induced abortion
(AP) - A 26-year-old woman has been charged with murder in Texas after authorities said she caused “the death of an individual by self-induced abortion,” in a state that has the most restrictive abortion laws in the U.S.
It’s unclear whether Lizelle Herrera is accused of having an abortion or whether she helped someone else get an abortion.
Herrera was arrested Thursday and remained jailed Saturday on a $500,000 bond in the Starr County jail in Rio Grande City, on the U.S.-Mexico border, sheriff’s Maj. Carlos Delgado said in a statement.
“Herrera was arrested and served with an indictment on the charge of Murder after Herrera did then and there intentionally and knowingly cause the death of an individual by self-induced abortion,” Delgado said.
Delgado did not say under what law Herrera has been charged. He said no other information will be released until at least Monday because the case remains under investigation.
Texas law exempts her from a criminal homicide charge for aborting her own pregnancy, University of Texas law professor Stephen Vladeck told The Associated Press.
“(Homicide) doesn’t apply to the murder of an unborn child if the conduct charged is ‘conduct committed by the mother of the unborn child,’” Vladeck said.
A 2021 state law that bans abortions in Texas for women who are as early as six weeks pregnant has sharply curtailed the number of abortions in the state. The law leaves enforcement to private citizens who can sue doctors or anyone who helps a woman get an abortion.
The woman receiving the abortion is exempted from the law.
However, some states still have laws that criminalize self-induced abortions “and there have been a handful of prosecutions here and there over the years,” Vladeck said.
“It is murder in Texas to take steps that terminate a fetus, but when a medical provider does it, it can’t be prosecuted” due to U.S. Supreme Court rulings upholding the constitutionality of abortion, Vladeck said.
Lynn Paltrow, the executive director of National Advocates for Pregnant Women also noted the state law exemption.
“What’s a little mysterious in this case is, what crime has this woman been charged with?” Paltrow said. “There is no statute in Texas that, even on its face, authorizes the arrest of a woman for a self-managed abortion.”
Another Texas law prohibits doctors and clinics from prescribing abortion-inducing medications after the seventh week of pregnancy and prohibits delivery of the pills by mail.
Medication abortions are not considered self-induced under federal Food and Drug Administration regulations, Vladeck said.
“You can only receive the medication under medical supervision,” according to Vladeck. “I realize this sounds weird because you are taking the pill yourself, but it is under a providers’ at least theoretical care.”
In Rio Grande City on Saturday the abortion rights group Frontera Fund called for Herrera’s release.
“We don’t yet know all the details surrounding this tragic event,” said Rockie Gonzales, founder and board chair of of the organization.
“What we do know is that criminalizing pregnant people’s choices or pregnancy outcomes, which the state of Texas has done, takes away people’s autonomy over their own bodies, and leaves them with no safe options when they choose not to become a parent,” Gonzalez said.
Nancy Cárdenas Peña, Texas State Director for Policy and Advocacy for the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, said in a statement that abortion should be available on the woman’s own terms where she feels most comfortable.
“Allowing criminal law to be used against people who have ended their own pregnancies serves no reasonable state purpose, but may cause great harm to young people, people with lower incomes, and communities of color, who are most likely to encounter or be reported to law enforcement,” Peña said.
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Miller reported from Oklahoma City and Hollingsworth reported from Mission, Kansas. Associated Press reporter Juan Lozano in Houston contributed to this report.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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Fauci says COVID protocols around Biden are ‘sufficient to protect him’ after top White House official warns the president could get infected 'at some point' and a recent spate of cases rattle Washington
- The White House chief medical adviser was asked about whether he was concerned for the president's health amid a new outcrop of COVID cases
- 'Yes, he is mingling there, but we feel that the protocols around the president are sufficient to protect him,' Fauci said on ABC News' This Week on Sunday
- He also urged Congress to pass more pandemic aid, warning the country is 'not going to be ready' for another coronavirus surge if lawmakers don't act
- The White House conceded on Friday that President Joe Biden could get COVID
- 'It is possible he will test positive for COVID at some point,' White House communications director Kate Bedingfield told CNN
- Also, Jill Biden press secretary Michael LaRosa tested positive for COVID- becoming the latest new infection in the president's administration
White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci insisted on Sunday that it's unlikely for President Joe Biden to be infected with COVID-19, even after attending multiple events last week where staffers and other attendees tested positive for the virus.
A recent spat of COVID infections has taken hold of Washington, DC that has hit members of the president and vice president's offices, lawmakers and Cabinet officials.
It's particularly fueled concerns that the 79-year-old president, who thus far has not been infected, could get sick.
Fauci, however, appeared mostly unconcerned about the prospect by citing the 'strong' protocols surrounding Biden and protection granted by four doses of the coronavirus vaccine -- despite worries about the commander-in-chief's age putting him in a high-risk group.
But he did admit it was possible for Biden to catch the virus -- just days after the White House communications director said it could happen 'at some point.'
'The protocols to protect the president are pretty strong. The president is vaccinated. He is doubly boosted. He got his fourth shot of an mRNA,' Fauci told ABC News' This Week.
He added that people 'in the room with him closely for a considerable period of time' like himself and his colleagues must follow strict virus testing procedures.
President Biden's chief medical adviser explained that strict protocols along with vaccine protection make him worry less about the possibility of Biden getting COVID
'Yes, he is mingling there, but we feel that the protocols around the president are sufficient to protect him,' Fauci said.
Though he did admit that it was possible Biden could still catch the virus -- but dismissed fears it could lead to a serious infection.
'The fact is he could get infected. We hope he doesn't. We’d do everything we can do protect him,' the infectious disease expert said.
'But, remember, he's fully vaccinated. He's doubly boosted, and most of the time, people who get anywhere near him need to be tested. So we feel the protocol is a reasonable protocol.'
People in the White House are concerned about the possibility of the 79-year-old president being infecged
He also urged Congress to pass another pandemic aid package. The White House has been sending out increasingly dire warnings about the federal government's dwindling ability to help Americans through the pandemic, including running out of supplies of monoclonal antibody treatments, COVID pills and the capacity to manufacture tests.
A $10 billion funding package that was meant to pass last week died in the Senate after Republicans demanded that an amendment be added stopping Biden from lifting Trump-era migrant expulsion policy Title 42.
Meanwhile the Omicron subvariant known as BA.2 is spreading like wildfire through the country after wreaking havoc in Asian and Europe.
'I hope the Congress comes through and gives us the resources, so that as we get into what might be another surge, that we're prepared with all of the tools that we need to address it,' Fauci said.
'And right now if we don't get that support ... we're not going to be ready for it.'
It comes after First Lady Jill Biden's press secretary became the latest positive case to strike the administration.
The news broke as the Biden administration prepared to hold a massive celebration on the South Lawn Friday to mark Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation to the Supreme Court, an event they defended as being outdoors and at a time when many people are vaccinated.
White House communications director Kate Bedingfield told CNN that it's certainly possible Biden will get COVID at some point, but noted that he's vaccinated and double boosted so a severe case is unlikely.
The admission comes as more people with access to the president -- including Cabinet officials, lawmakers and his sister -- have tested positive for the virus.
'We take precautions to ensure that the president is protected. But I do think it’s important to note that, you know, it is possible he will test positive for COVID at some point,' Bedingfield said Friday morning. 'The president is vaccinated and double-boosted and so, protected from severe COVID.'
The White House conceded that President Joe Biden could get COVID; 'It is possible he will test positive for COVID at some point,' communications director Kate Bedingfield told CNN
Jill Biden press secretary Michael LaRosa tested positive for COVID- becoming the latest case in the administration
'The president is certainly living his life. Just as, as you say, all Americans across the country are while taking precautions,' she noted.
Meanwhile, Jill Biden's press secretary Michael LaRosa tested positive for COVID on Thursday. He attended Saturday's white-tie Gridiron dinner, which has become a super spreader event with many in attendance later testing positive for COVID.
LaRosa had been out of the office and then tested when he was deemed a close contact to someone. His PRC test came back positive. Because he was not in the East Wing this week he was not deemed a close contact to the first lady.
The diagnosis is the latest in a series of cases that have struck the Biden administration, lawmakers on Capitol Hill and the D.C. press corps.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi tested positive on Thursday as did two senators who were on the Senate floor to vote to confirm Jackson to the high court - Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine and Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia.
President Joe Biden and Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson watch as the Senate votes on her confirmation from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Thursday
White House press secretary Jen Psaki spent the majority of Thursday's press briefing defending the White House announcement that Biden was not in close contact with the speaker and repeatedly explaining the protocols the administration has in place to keep Biden from getting infected
Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine (left) and Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia (right) - both of whom were on the Senate floor on Thursday to vote for Jackson's confirmation to the Supreme Court - later tested positive for covid
The White House lifted its face mask policy after the case rate went down for the Washington D.C. area.
The outdoor event to honor Judge Jackson came after some guests at Tuesday and Wednesday's indoor White House events tested positive for COVID- including Speaker Pelosi and Kamala Harris' communications director Jamal Simmons.
The vice president was considered a close contact to Simmons.
Harris was at Tuesday's event celebrating the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, as was Pelosi. Pelosi hugged both Biden and former President Barack Obama, who was in attendance. Obama also hugged Simmons, who later announced his positive COVID diagnosis.
Biden was not deemed a close contact to Pelosi because, the White House said, he did not meet the CDC guidelines of being within six feet of her for more than 15 minutes.
'It did not meet that bar,' Psaki said of Biden and Pelosi's time together.
The tightening circle of positive cases around the president led to the repeated questions to Psaki about his safety and health.
She spent most of Thursday's press briefing defending the administration's protocols to keep Biden healthy.
Pskai said there were no plans to change COVID protocols or reinstate a face mask policy for the White House.
'We expected there to be ups and downs and increases,' she said of the case rate.
She said there were no plans to test the president daily. Biden tested negative for COVID on Wednesday evening and is tested regularly.
'That would be a decision made by his doctor, but that is not deemed to be necessary at this point,' Psaki said.
The past week has seen an uptick in positive tests - particularly among people who have access to Biden, leading to the questions about the policies in place to keep the 79-year-old from getting infected.
Vice President Kamala Harris wore a face mask in the halls of the Senate on Thursday after being deemed a close contact to a staffer who tested positive for covid
White House press secretary Jen Psaki insisted President Joe Biden was not a close contact with Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has tested positive for covid, despite the hugs and kiss on the cheek they shared - above Biden and Pelosi at a Tuesday event at the White House
Jamal Simmons (left) with former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris at an event at the White House on Tuesday; Simmons tested positive for covid on Wednesday
The White House has pushed back on comparisons of Friday's event for Judget Jackson to the September 2020 event in the White House Rose Garden where then-President Donald Trump announced Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court
That event turned into a super spreader, where multiple people in attendance - including President Trump, Melania Trump, Kellyanne Conway, Senator Mike Lee and Chris Christie - later tested positive for covid
In addition to Pelosi, lawmakers, two cabinet officials and several members of the White House press corps tested positive for COVID following Saturday's Gridiron dinner - a white tie gathering of D.C. elite - and after a goodbye party for former National Security Council spokesperson Emily Horne late last week.
Psaki said there were strict policies in place at the White House to protect the president and other principals.
'We have incredibly stringent protocols here at the White House that we keep in place to keep the president safe. to keep everybody safe. Those go over and above CDC guidelines,' she said.
She noted that senior staff are tested regularly and that anyone meeting with the president is tested.
'If you're going to see him in person, whether you're traveling with him or you're meeting in the Oval Office, you will be tested,' she noted.
Pelosi was not at Saturday night's Gridiron dinner, a white-tie event of Washington media and officials.
The Gridiron Club dinner is an off-camera, off-the-record event for members of the media. Politicians and other a-list figures are invited to its annual dinner.
The event features a Republican speaker, a Democratic speaker, and a speaker representing the sitting administration, along with a series of sketches performed by club members.
But Biden's sister Valerie Biden Owens, 76, was at the Gridiron dinner and tested positive for COVID, her publisher announced on Thursday. A planned party for her memoir was canceled and her publisher said she is not a close contact with the president or first lady.
Several members of Biden's cabinet and lawmakers who were at the dinner later tested positive including: Attorney General Merrick Garland, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Senator Collins, and Democratic Reps. Adam Schiff and Joaquin Castro.
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Delhi Capitals beat IPL table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders by 44 runs at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai in their IPL 2022 match on Sunday. DC openers David Warner (67 off 45) and Prithvi Shaw (51 off 29) got half-centuries, and former KKR bowler Kuldeep Yadav (4-35) got three wickets in his last over, as the Capitals came up with a dominant performance to end their 2-match losing streak.
Following the memorable victory, Delhi Capitals players huddled up at their dressing room at the Brabourne Stadium. Opener Warner, who had joined the team in 2022 after a horror season with SunRisers Hyderabad, led the dressing room celebration that was charged up.
Delhi Capitals posted a short clip of their team celebrating in the dressing room, with the opener asking the team "How's the Josh" and the team replying "High sir", imitating the iconic scene from the Bollywood movie Uri.
HOW'S THE JOSH?
David Warner and Prithvi Shaw had a 93-run partnership in just 8.4 overs that laid the foundation to achieve a massive total of 215, which was the highest run chase so far this season. Khaleel Ahmed (3-25) picked up two top order wickets but it was Kuldeep Yadav who made all the headlines, getting four wickets against his former side.
After losing the toss, Delhi Capitals were successfully able to defend a target of 215 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. After experiencing back-to-back defeats against debutants Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans, Rishabh Pant's men made a comeback with a dominating performance against KKR.
Delhi Capitals sit in 6th place with 4 points while Kolkata Knight Riders are still at the top of the table with 6 points.
Delhi Capitals will play Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 16th at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
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Which Baby Shark costumes are best?
If you have a kid or grandkid, chances are pretty good you’ve heard the Baby Shark song more times than you can count. For kids who can’t get enough of the adorable sharks, Baby Shark will make a perfect costume for Halloween or even just to wear around the house.
If you’re looking for a top-notch Baby Shark costume for your kid, you can’t go wrong with the Rubie’s Kid’s Baby Shark Costume with Sound Chip, but there are options for nearly every other age group as well.
What to know before you buy a Baby Shark costume
What is Baby Shark?
“Baby Shark” is an internet video featuring a song and dance about a Baby Shark and its family members. The video went viral in 2017, and by 2020 it was the most viewed video on the entire YouTube platform. Kids can’t get enough of the little shark and its family, and many parents can’t seem to get the song out of their heads, either.
Costume age groups
Because Baby Shark is a video about a family of sharks, Baby Shark Halloween costumes make sense for any age. There are Baby Shark costumes for babies, Baby Shark toddler costumes and adult Baby Shark-themed costumes to fill the role of “Mommy Shark” and “Daddy Shark,” meaning you have the option to do matching family costumes.
Costumes for everyday wear
Baby Shark Halloween costumes are sure to be popular for quite some time. Still, many kids may enjoy pretending to be a character from their favorite YouTube video while singing along with the song. Luckily, there are several Baby Shark costumes that are easy to slip in and out of, making them perfect for throwing on before singing along. Some Baby Shark merchandise is designed as hoodies or footie pajamas.
What to look for in a quality Baby Shark costume
Materials
Kids can be tough on clothes and costumes. If you’re buying a Baby Shark Halloween costume for your child, especially if they’ll likely wear it past Halloween, it goes without saying it needs to be able to withstand rough play. Getting a costume made of thick polyester or another durable fabric ensures your child gets the most out of it. If your kid will play in their costume often, it isn’t a bad idea to get one with a slightly loose fit to help prevent rips and tears as well.
Design
Due to the immense popularity of the Baby Shark video, there are no shortage of knock-off costumes on the market. As you’re shopping for Baby Shark Halloween costumes, you may notice designs with eyes and other features that look nothing like the characters from the popular internet video. To make the most of your costume purchase, it’s a good idea to either buy officially licensed merchandise or compare the costume to the actual character from the video before buying.
Additional features
Some Baby Shark costumes have added features that make the outfit feel more special. One of the most popular additional features for Baby Shark costumes are built-in sound chips that play the song when pressed. Other costumes feature hats or hoodie-like designs that can be worn year-round.
How much you can expect to spend on a Baby Shark costume
Baby Shark costumes for infants tend to range between $10-$35, whereas Baby Shark costumes for toddlers, kids and adults can cost around $20-$55.
Baby Shark costume FAQ
Do they make Baby Shark costumes for pets?
A. Yes, believe it or not, your dog can join in on the Baby Shark fun as well, although the quality may not be as high as the costumes for humans.
Who came up with the Baby Shark song?
A. The Baby Shark song used to be a popular campfire song before becoming an internet sensation. The Baby Shark song as we know it today was popularized by a South Korean animation studio called Pinkfong.
What are the best Baby Shark costumes to buy?
Top Baby Shark costume for toddlers
Rubie’s Kid’s Baby Shark Costume with Sound Chip
What you need to know: This durable Baby Shark costume comes in three different sizes and features a sound chip that plays the Baby Shark song when pressed.
What you’ll love: This costume’s materials are sturdy enough to last. This option features a loose-fitting design that’s comfortable and helps prevent the outfit from ripping. The added sound card makes it easy for kids to sing and dance along in the Baby Shark costume without needing a laptop or tablet.
What you should consider: Although most buyers felt the materials were sturdy, some customers felt the material was cheap.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Baby Shark costume for infants
Rubie’s Baby Shark Costume One-Piece Bodysuit
What you need to know: This officially licensed Baby Shark one-piece is perfect for your littlest shark.
What you’ll love: The included hat is an excellent addition, and many babies will prefer it over a hood or mask. The costume’s vibrant yellow color looks just like the shark from the video.
What you should consider: This option’s sizes tend to run small.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Macy’s
Top Baby Shark costume for adults
Markest Onesie Unisex Adult Shark Pajamas
What you need to know: Although this product isn’t officially licensed, its design is spot-on, and its quality is top-notch.
What you’ll love: These roomy pajamas are incredibly comfortable. The costume’s design looks nearly identical to the sharks in the popular video. This option comes in Baby Shark, Mommy Shark and Daddy Shark designs.
What you should consider: If you’ve never worn this style of pajamas before, you may be disappointed with how droopy some of the features are.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Cody Stewart writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
2-2-1
(two, two, one)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
2-2-1
(two, two, one)
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
7-2-4
(seven, two, four)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
7-2-4
(seven, two, four)
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TV & Movies
Vin Diesel Just Welcomed Brie Larson To The Fast & Furious Family
Because, why not?
If there’s one thing to know about the Fast and Furious movies, it’s that these fast, furious people are obsessed with the concept of family. Seriously — in 2017, Insider tallied up every time the word “family” had been uttered in the franchise up to that point, and the total was 33 (which feels... low?).
Well, it looks like that much-memed-about family is growing by one Oscar-winning actor. On Saturday, April 9, Vin Diesel (aka Dom Toretto himself) took to Instagram to share a selfie with his future Fast and Furious 10 co-star Brie Larson. “Yeah yeah yeah… you see this angel over my shoulder cracking me up, you say to your self ‘ that’s captain Marvel,’” Diesel began. “Clearly there is love and laughter in this image. What you don’t see however, is the character you will be introduced to in Fast10.”
Diesel went on to tease just how significant Larson’s role will be in the ever-expanding franchise — and was sure to note her acting caliber, too. “You have no idea how timeless and amazing she will be in our mythology,” he said. “Beyond her beauty, her intellect… her Oscar, haha is this profound soul who will add something you might not have expected but yearned for. Welcome to the FAMILY Brie.”
If you’ve been keeping up with Larson recently, you know that she might have manifested this role. Sure, she gained critical acclaim in dramas like Short Term 12 and Room (even nabbing an Oscar for the latter) — but what is her slate of Nissan commercials if not an extended audition for the next Fast movie? And in February, Larson literally told Uproxx she was down to join the franchise. “Please, please tell everybody I would of course want to be in a Fast and Furious movie,” she said. “I’m obsessed. I love them. I think they’re so good. They’re so fun. And they’ve made me appreciate cars. And it’s something that should be appreciated. They’re incredible. So of course, please.” It’s unclear if Larson was already in talks for the film at the time, or if Diesel (who also plays Groot in the Marvel Cinematic Universe) reached out after she expressed her interest. If the latter... thank you, Uproxx!
In her interview, Larson also acknowledged that a Marvel crossover with the franchise would be “a gazillion-dollar idea.” Plus, F9 literally put a car in space last year — so it makes sense that the franchise would seek out someone with Captain Marvel’s galactic know-how.
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GOODSPRINGS, Nev. (AP) — Goodsprings Elementary School Principal Tati Hadavi watches as one of his teachers reached across a table to gently brush the long hair out of a student’s eyes as she read.
With two teachers for all five pupils in Goodsprings, a desert village about 45 minutes south of Las Vegas, the teachers are like aunties who also give daily individualized instruction.
“Look at that. It’s beautiful,” Hadavi told the Las Vegas Sun. “Their scores, their growth show that.”
The school, along with an elementary, middle and high school in neighboring Sandy Valley, are the only schools in mostly urban Clark County School District to meet just four days a week.
The schools, which are run by a single administrative team, just received their fifth consecutive approval from the district school board to continue their alternative Monday-Thursday schedule.
When administrators seek board members’ approval every two years, they tout measurable benefits: attendance beyond district averages, classroom time far beyond state standards and comparable to a typical urban school, academic growth, and few disciplinary issues.
“Sandy Valley Schools and Goodsprings Elementary School are very unique communities in a rural area of Southern Nevada,” the proposal for the late March trustees meeting read.
The three Sandy Valley schools are located in the same complex, with each school having its own building.
In 2019-20, the last year mostly untouched by the pandemic, attendance ranged from 94% to 96%, up to 2 percentage points above CCSD overall. The year prior, it was between 91% and 94%.
Students attending Sandy Valley and Goodsprings school are in class for 423 minutes a day, or 7 hours and 3 minutes, excluding lunch breaks.
The in-class times are equivalent to the roughly five-and-a-half hour days that other elementary schools are typically in class in CCSD during a conventional week.
Nevada requires a minimum of four hours daily for children in kindergarten through second grades, five hours for pupils in third through sixth, and five and a half hours for grades 7-12
The Sandy Valley middle school has four stars out of five under the state department of education’s Nevada school performance framework. The elementary and high schools earned three stars. In 2017-18, the elementary school only had one star. (Goodsprings is too small for a star rating).
Last year, Sandy Valley High graduated 100% of its seniors.
And, notably, a survey of students, staff and parents in both communities returned 98.9% in support of the four-day week. On Fridays, student-athletes can travel to far-flung away games, older students can work, and staff can tend to personal matters.
Some school district officials were skeptical about the four-day week when board members approved it as a pilot program in 2012. It has been easily renewed ever since.
Hadavi came to the rurals two and a half years ago after being an administrator at a middle and high school in east Las Vegas. In his time out in the country, Sandy Valley has never had a fight. The kids are different here — “sweet,” he said.
The four schools have 271 children, 32 teachers and 20 support staff between them, all but a handful at the Sandy Valley complex. A few staffers, like Hadavi, split their time.
In an exceptionally diverse district — the fifth-largest in the U.S., with more than 300,000 students — Goodsprings Elementary stands out.
The building, which started its life as a one-room schoolhouse, is 109 years old and on the National Register of Historic Places.
It has been retrofitted to modern standards – it now has two classrooms, two bathrooms, a tiny library and tinier kitchen, and office and storage space.
The outer walls and gabled bell tower strike the quintessential turn-of-the-century schoolhouse silhouette, though.
The antique mechanical bell is still operational, nudged via a long, handled rope that dangles through the modern drop ceiling, and a student is tasked with ringing it to start the day.
Then the group files outside, where another student helps raise Nevada and U.S. flags up the pole, and the group pledges allegiance a few steps from the hopscotch squares and tetherballs.
This year there are five students. Last year, there were 10.
Goodsprings is one of four schools in the more-than 350 across CCSD that remained fully in-person when others were forced into distance learning during the coronavirus lockdown. It never had an outbreak.
In Sandy Valley, about 15 minutes away, 10th-grader Annet Arce said she had a peaceful life. On Fridays, she is at home on her family’s 2 acres with their cows and goats.
Ninth-grader Lionel Corona was born in Las Vegas and attended Von Tobel Middle School in northeast Las Vegas before attending Sandy Valley. He said he received more attention in Sandy Valley because the classes were smaller.
His day is longer, “but I barely notice.”
Kristin Wolf is an interventionist who works mostly with Sandy Valley elementary students who need extra help with math. She was previously a math teacher in a large middle school, where students only had 50-minute periods to absorb the material.
At Sandy Valley, there are more minutes for everything, including math.
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Assange clocks up three years in UK prison
The three-year anniversary of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's arrest is spurring a renewed push for Australia to step up diplomatic efforts to secure his release.
The 50-year-old Australian was dragged from London's Ecuador Embassy on April 11 in 2019 to face extradition to the United States on espionage charges over WikiLeaks' release of confidential US military records and diplomatic cables.
He has since been held at a high-security prison in Belmarsh, southeast of London, and last month married attorney and long-term partner Stella Moris from within the walls.
Three years on, Australia's Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance has called on the federal government - now in caretaker mode ahead of the May 21 poll - to use its close ties with the US and UK to end the extradition push and drop all 18 charges against him.
The union, of which Mr Assange has been a member since 2009, argues the scope of the US charges could imperil any journalist around the world who writes about its government.
"Julian Assange's work with WikiLeaks was important and in the public interest: exposing evidence of war crimes and other shameful actions by US soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan," MEAA Media Federal President Karen Percy said on Monday.
"The stories published by WikiLeaks and its mainstream media partners more than a decade ago were picked up by news outlets around the world. The charges against Assange are an affront to journalists everywhere and a threat to press freedom.
"The US government must see reason and drop these charges, and the Australian government should be doing all it can to represent the interests of an Australian citizen."
In December, the UK's High Court overturned a ruling the publisher should not be extradited to the US as his mental health problems meant he would be a suicide risk.
He was then denied permission to launch an appeal but could still challenge the decision by judicial review once the UK government ratifies his extradition.
WikiLeaks was awarded the Walkley Award for Most Outstanding Contribution to Journalism in 2011, one of Australia's most prestigious media prizes.
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Northants secure draw in thrilling game against Gloucestershire
Ryan Higgins missed a caught and bowled in the final over as a thrilling LV=Insurance clash between Northamptonshire and Gloucestershire ended in a draw.
Higgins, who had earlier made 139 as Gloucestershire set the hosts 299 to win, then struck in successive balls to remove first Lewis McManus and then Gareth Berg as the nail-biting chase came down to the final over.
Prior to his double strike Gloucestershire had six fielders on the boundary as they attempted to defend in the wake of an onslaught led by Rob Keogh’s 74 and Josh Cobb’s 36, but they finished with five slips in a late quest for victory.
However, Higgins (3-47) spilt a drive by Tom Taylor with four balls left and Northamptonshire hung on to deny the visitors on their return to Division One for the first time since 2005.
Northamptonshire must also wait for their first win at this level since 2004, despite Saif Zaib’s 65 and Keogh’s heroics for the second time in the match having left them needing a run a ball 66 ahead of the breathless finish.
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Trump Scores Win Over NYC as Judge Declares City's Case 'Lacks Any Legal Foundation'
The Trump Organization won a round in court Friday in its battle with New York City over operating a city-owned golf course in the Bronx.
In January 2021, the administration of former Mayor Bill de Blasio said it was ending the Trump Organization’s contract to operate the Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point Park course in the Bronx.
The city’s action had two parts. Legally, it claimed that the course could not attract the caliber of golfing event required by its contract because of the stain upon the organization from the Capitol incursion.
Then there was just plain ol’ Trump-bashing from City Hall.
“It was Donald Trump who interfered with basic democracy when he incited a deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol,” City Hall spokesperson Bill Neidhardt said in 2021, according to ABC. “You do that, and you lose the privilege of doing business with the City of New York. It’s as simple as that.”
On Friday, New York State Supreme Court Justice Debra James said that it was very simple — the city never had a legal leg to stand on, according to the New York Post.
Last fall, James had granted a temporary restraining order against the city giving the Trump Organization the heave-ho, which allowed it to keep running the course.
Judge: No, you can’t cancel Trump’s NYC golf course contracthttps://t.co/3gtASI21Jq pic.twitter.com/iQawOiVoLV
— Jazz Shaw (@JazzShaw) April 9, 2022
According to James’ decision, Ferry Point had no obligation to host any PGA-level tournaments and the city’s claim that it did “lacks any legal foundation,” Politico reported.
“The judge didn’t buy their nonsense, and this is a well-reasoned and appropriate decision, and we look forward to running the best golf course for years to come,” Eric Trump said, according to the Post.
“De Blasio did this for his own political theater,” Eric Trump said. “He wasted tremendous amounts of time and city resources on his own vendetta. He is a disgrace to New York, and everyone is glad he is gone.”
In return, de Blasio fired off a snarly tweet in response to the ruling.
“Donald Trump will be an ignominious figure in US history, regardless of the outcome of today’s decision on Ferry Point. NYC did the right thing by canceling his contract and the City will win this case in the end. The only ‘political vendetta’ here is the one he incited on Jan 6.”
Donald Trump will be an ignominious figure in US history, regardless of the outcome of today’s decision on Ferry Point. NYC did the right thing by canceling his contract and the City will win this case in the end. The only “political vendetta” here is the one he incited on Jan 6.
— Bill de Blasio (@BilldeBlasio) April 8, 2022
Amanda Miller, a spokeswoman for the Trump Organization, praised the decision.
“As we have said since the beginning, the city’s efforts to terminate our long-term license agreement to operate Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point Park were nothing more than a political vendetta,” Miller said in a statement, according to Politico.
“Former Mayor Bill de Blasio used his position to weaponize the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation and the New York City Law Department all in an effort to advance his own partisan agenda, score political points and interfere with free enterprise,” the statement said.
“This is not just a win for the Trump Organization; this is a win for justice, for the people of the City of New York and for the hundreds of our hard-working employees at Ferry Point,” she said, according to The New York Times.
“Anyone holding a city concession is held to a high standard. We are disappointed in the court’s decision, and we are reviewing our legal options,” a spokesman for the city law department said, Politico reported.
The contract for the course runs through 2035.
The only way the city can boot the Trump Organization now, barring a successful appeal, is to buy out the contract, something that the Trump Organization has said would cost about $30 million.
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Palm Sunday celebrated across DK, Udupi
MANGALURU April 11, 2022 00:19 ISTPalm Sunday, commemorating Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem before he was arrested and crucified, was celebrated across Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts on Sunday with devotees taking out processions on main roads holding palm leaves and participating in special masses.
Mangaluru Bishop Most Rev. Peter Paul Saldanha led the procession and mass at the Holy Rosary Cathedral in the city. In his homily, the Bishop said, “Jesus entered Jerusalem, a city of Peace (Salem) as a King Peace to liberate people from the bondage of sin. Jesus asked his disciples to untie a donkey and get it for him to march towards Jerusalem. On this day, Jesus invites us to untie ourselves from evil things and offer our hearts to him, that he may liberate us and save us from all evil forces around us.”
Churches across the Mangalore Diocese organised special masses and processions. Devotees marched on streets carrying cut palm leaves in their hands in the morning.
Similarly, in Udupi district, Bishop Most. Rev. Jerald Isaac Lobo led the celebrations at the St. Peter Church in Barkur in the presence of Rector Fr. Philip Neri Aranha and guest priest Fr. Charles Saldanha.
Rector Fr. Valerian Mendonca led the celebrations at Diocese’s Cathedral, Milagres Cathedral (Church of Our Lady of Miracles) at Kallianapura. Parish Priest Fr. Denis D’Sa led the celebrations at the Shirva Our Lady of Health Church while Parish Priest Fr. Charles Menezes conducted the rituals at Mother of Sorrows Church, Udupi.
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New Twitter Board Member Elon Musk Surprised After Digging Into the Numbers: 'Is Twitter Dying?'
The Elon Musk era at Twitter had an eyebrow-raising moment Saturday after Musk asked the question: “Is Twitter dying?”
Musk tweeted a list of users with the most followers, noting that few actually use the social media platform very much.
Most of these “top” accounts tweet rarely and post very little content.
Is Twitter dying? https://t.co/lj9rRXfDHE
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 9, 2022
Musk pointed out that two celebrities on the list — Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift — barely have a pulse in terms of usage.
And @justinbieber only posted once this entire year
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 9, 2022
Now subtract crypto scam accounts that twitter constantly shows as “real” people in everyone’s feed
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 9, 2022
When Musk was challenged by a user who showed growth in Twitter accounts, Musk said he only cares about real users.
Although Musk, who by virtue of the stock he bought recently is Twitter’s largest single stockholder, only has one seat on the company’s board of directors, his very presence is already causing consternation.
For example, the company is planning a question-and-answer session with Musk for employees in response to internal fears of what Musk might do, according to The Washington Post.
But on Friday night, Musk got a vote of confidence from TV host Bill Maher, according to the Daily Mail.
During a segment on his show “Real Time,” Maher was asked his thoughts on Musk acquiring a 9.2 percent stake in Twitter and a seat on its board.
“I’m for it,” Maher said.
Maher said Twitter is the new town square, and everyone should be welcome.
“We live in a different age where Twitter is the public square now,” Maher said. “If you deny someone’s right to speak on Twitter, you’re basically saying you don’t have free speech rights.”
“I think that’s what Elon Musk wants to fix at Twitter,” he said.
Maher noted that while he personally might shed no tears over former President Donald Trump’s ban from Twitter, “It’s bad for free speech.”
“We’re not living in 1980 anymore. This is a different world,” he said, arguing that social media controls free speech.
“So social media is sort of a … it’s living in a space that’s not exactly a publication, but it’s not exactly a private company either … That’s why it’s so tricky,” he said.
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Russia having veto power on the UN Security Council is like Hitler having a veto at Nuremberg, says leading lawyer who prosecuted Slobodan Milosevic
- Sir Geoffrey Nice QC believes Russia should be removed from UN Security Council or stripped of veto powers
- Said it is a way to correct and make the current system 'more effective'
- Added that Russia having veto power is like 'Hitler having a veto at Nuremberg'
Russia having veto power on the UN Security Council is like Hitler having a veto at Nuremberg, says the leading lawyer who prosecuted Slobodan Milosevic.
Sir Geoffrey Nice QC believes that removing Russia from the UN Security Council or stripping it of its veto powers is a way to correct and make the current system 'more effective.'
Speaking to Times Radio, he said: 'A very important step that should be taken is to kick Russia off the security council, or withdraw its veto, or in some other way stop it from having the power to stop itself being tried.
'That power, just think about this, is the equivalent of Hitler being given the veto power in 1944 to say who would be tried at Nuremberg in 1946.'
Sir Geoffrey Nice QC (left) believes that removing Russia, led by Vladimir Putin (right) from the UN Security Council or stripping it of its veto powers is a way to correct and make the current system 'more effective'
Sir Geoffrey, who led the prosecution of the former Serbian president Slobodan Milosevic at the International Criminal Tribunal, added: 'Saying that the present system is a bit broken or incomplete, doesn't mean to say we should not put all our effort into ensuring that it is improved.
'Certainly one of the ways it can be improved is by getting rid of Russia's veto and then it could stand trial for the crime of aggression.
'Another way is to ensure that after this conflict ends that identified Russian potential defendants are handed over by Russia.'
He suggested the international community may be more willing to take this step now as the Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought the world to the brink of nuclear disaster and has made it wake up to the shortcomings of its own systems.
And he suggested that the international community may be more open to taking this step now as the Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought the world to the brink of nuclear disaster and made it wake up to the shortcomings of its own systems. Pictured: Firefighters conduct work on debris after shelling hit residential areas at the Leninsky district's Yelenovka village of the pro-Russian separatists-controlled Donetsk, Ukraine today
An Ukrainian serviceman inspects the leftovers of Russian military vehicles in the town of Bucha on April 8
Also in his interview with Times Radio today, Sir Geoffrey Nice QC said that a full record of 'great clarity' needs to be left to note the atrocities that have happened in Ukraine.
And he highlighted the importance of keeping the records, saying that it would preferably involve war crimes trials but that it might not happen.
It comes after several world leaders and top legal minds labelled the actions of Putin's troops in Bucha and other towns as war crimes.
Also in his interview with Times Radio today, Sir Geoffrey Nice QC said that a full record of 'great clarity' needs to be left to note the atrocities that have happened in Ukraine. Pictured: A group of women wait to receive free food from a soup kitchen in Bucha on April 9
And he highlighted the importance of keeping the records, saying that it would preferably involve war crimes trials but that it might not happen. Pictured: A completely destroyed building is seen after shelling in Horenka district of Bucha, Ukraine on April 7
Ukraine has already declared that it will investigate hundreds of suspects for thousands of cases of alleged war crimes.
The country's prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova told Sky News today: 'Of course what we see on the ground in all the regions of Ukraine, it is war crimes, crimes against humanity.
'You know that now we started 5,600 cases in Ukraine on the above war crimes', she said, before adding: 'Vladimir Putin is the main war criminal of 21st century.'
Ukraine has already declared that it will investigate hundreds of suspects for thousands of cases of alleged war crimes. The country's prosecutor general Iryna Venediktova (pictured) told Sky News today: 'Of course what we see on the ground in all the regions of Ukraine, it is war crimes, crimes against humanity. 'You know that now we started 5,600 cases in Ukraine on the above war crimes', she said, before adding: 'Vladimir Putin is the main war criminal of 21st century'
But there are questions over whether the perpetrators will ever be brought to justice.
The International Criminal Court's lead prosecutor Karim Khan last month said he had opened an investigation into possible war crimes in Ukraine.
But of the 46 indicted publicly by the ICC since its inception in 2002, only two are currently in prison.
And six others have finished their sentences, raising questions offer the court's methods of enforcement and its efficacy.
But there are questions over whether the perpetrators will ever be brought to justice. Pictured: A completely destroyed building is seen after shelling in Horenka district of Bucha on April 7
If investigators for the ICC find evidence of atrocities carried out by Lieutenant Colonel Azatbek Omurbekov's men in Bucha, the prosecutor will ask judges to issue arrest warrants to bring individuals to trial in The Hague.
But the court does not have its own police officers and relies on states to arrest suspects.
Russia is not a member of the court, and it is highly likely that Putin would refuse to extradite anyone named in an ICC prosecution.
Therefore, Russian soldiers and commanders suspected of war crimes who are named in an ICC investigation would only be arrested if they were to travel to another country.
If investigators for the ICC find evidence of atrocities carried out by Lieutenant Colonel Azatbek Omurbekov's (pictured) men in Bucha, the prosecutor will ask judges to issue arrest warrants to bring individuals to trial in The Hague
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RTE viewers were reaching for the tissues during last nights episode of DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland where a wheelchair bound got her dream home.
Dublin mum Laura Costello suffered a suspected amniotic fluid embolism while she was pregnant with her fourth child in June 2020.
Since then Laura has been rehabilitating in the National Rehabilitation Hospital where she had to relearn to walk.
Read more: Reality show DIY SOS is coming to Ireland and they are looking for families in need to take part
She was tragically left unable to walk and partially paralysed and now relies on a wheelchair.
The group of DIY SOS team, including presenter Baz Ashmawy, took to transforming the family's Santry home to suit her needs - in just nine days.
The works included adding a lift so Laura could access the upstairs of the home and, crucially, read her children bed time stories.
The show also featured her ever-devoted husband, David, who took care of their five children whiel Laura was rehabilitating.
After Laura, David and the kids saw there new home and thanked the volunteers who did the work out of the kindness of their hearts, there wasn't a dry eye left in the country.
One viewer said: "Laura is inspirational. Love these Costello kids. David is some man for one man. There are no words for the generosity of the volunteers and providers on the gorgeous accessible home in Santry. UP THE DUBZ".
Another posted on social media: "What a gorgeous couple and family. #DIYSOS has me in floods this evening. Such a brilliant programme. Love Baz".
A third wrote: "It brought tears to us all here. Such wonderful Teamwork for #Laura #DIYSos".
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LONDON (AP) — British author Jack Higgins, who wrote “The Eagle Has Landed” and other bestselling thrillers and espionage novels, has died. He was 92.
Publisher HarperCollins said that Higgins died at his home on the English Channel island of Jersey surrounded by his family.
Born Henry Patterson in in Newcastle, England, in July 1929, Higgins served in the military before studying sociology at the London School of Economics. He became a teacher in the northern city of Leeds and a writer in his spare time, with novels that sold modestly starting in the late 1950s.
That changed with the 1975 publication of “The Eagle Has Landed,” about a fictional World War II plot to kidnap British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. In a 2010 interview with The Guardian, Higgins recounted a pivotal call from his accountant.
“He asked me what I wanted to get out of my writing,” Higgins said. “I replied that I wasn’t really sure, before adding as a joke it would be nice to make a million by the time I retired. He then said: ‘Well you’re a bloody fool. Because you’ve just earned that much this week. So what are you going to do about it?’”
He was advised to leave England because of 1970s taxation rates and settled with his family on Jersey.
“The Eagle Has Landed” became more popular after the 1976 film adaptation was released. Michael Caine, Donald Sutherland and Robert Duvall were among the stars of the eponymously named movie that was a box office success.
In a statement, HarperCollins chief executive Charlie Redmayne said Higgins’ death marked “the end of an era.”
“I’ve been a fan of Jack Higgins for longer than I can remember. He was a classic thriller writer: instinctive, tough, relentless,” he said.
“The Eagle Has Landed and his other Liam Devlin books, his later Sean Dillon series, and so many others were and remain absolutely unputdownable.”
Patterson wrote nearly 80 books, most under the pseudonym of Jack Higgins. Other Higgins titles included “The Eagle Has Flown,” “Angel of Death,” ”Day of Reckoning,” and “A Darker Place.”
According to his publisher’s website, the novels have sold more than 250 million copies and been translated into dozens of languages.
His survivors include his wife, Denise, and four children from his previous marriage.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — The son of a single mother who raised him on a pension, Anthony Albanese had a humble start to life for an aspiring Australian prime minister.
But despite his disadvantaged upbringing in public housing in Sydney, the man known since childhood as Albo has risen to the top of the center-left Australian Labor Party and is now only an election away from potentially realizing his ambition to lead the national government.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison called for an election on May 21.
As a young child, to spare Albanese the scandal of being “illegitimate” in a working-class Roman Catholic family in socially conservative 1960s Australia, he was told that his Italian father Carlo Albanese had died in a car accident shortly after marrying his ethnic-Irish Australian mother Maryanne Ellery in Europe.
His mother, who became an invalid pensioner because of chronic rheumatoid arthritis, told him the truth when he was 14 years old: His father was not dead and his parents had never married.
Carlo Albanese had been a steward on a cruise ship when the couple met in 1962 during the only overseas trip of her life. She returned to Sydney from her seven-month journey through Asia to Britain and continental Europe almost four months pregnant, according to Anthony Albanese’s 2016 biography, “Albanese: Telling it Straight.”
She was living with her parents in their local government-owned house in inner-suburban Camperdown when her only child was born on March 2, 1963.
Out of loyalty to his mother and a fear of hurting her feelings, Albanese waited until after her death in 2002 before searching for his father.
Father and son were happily united in 2009 in the father’s hometown of Barletta in southern Italy. The son was in Italy for business meetings as Australia‘s minister for transport and infrastructure.
Anthony Albanese was a minister throughout Labor’s most recent six years in power and reached his highest office — deputy prime minister — in his government’s final three months that ended with the 2013 election.
“It says a great thing about our nation that the son of a (single) parent who grew up in a council house in Sydney could be deputy prime minister of Australia,” Albanese said. He had just defeated the son of a former deputy prime in a ballot of fellow lawmakers for the post.
But Albanese’s critics argue that it’s not his humble background but his left-wing politics that make him unsuitable to be prime minister.
The conservative government argues he would be the most left-wing Australian leader in almost 50 years since the crash-or-crash-through reformer Gough Whitlam, a flawed hero of the Labor Party.
In 1975, Whitlam became the only Australian prime minister to be ousted from office by a British monarch’s representative in what is described as a constitutional crisis.
Whitlam had introduced during his brief but tumultuous three years in power free university education, which enabled Albanese to graduate from Sydney University with an economics degree despite his meager financial resources.
Albanese’s supporters argue that while he was from Labor’s so-called Socialist Left faction, he was a pragmatist with a proven ability to deal with more conservative elements of the party.
Albanese had undergone what has been described as a makeover in the past year, opting for more fashionable suits and glasses. He has also shed 18 kilograms (40 pounds) in what many assume is an effort to make himself more attractive to voters.
Albanese says he believed he was about to die in a two-car collision in Sydney in January last year and that that was the catalyst for his healthier life choices. He had briefly resigned himself to a fate he once believed had been his father’s.
After the accident, Albanese spent a night in a hospital and suffered what he described as external and internal injuries that he has not detailed. The 17-year-old boy behind the wheel of the Range Rover SUV that collided with Albanese’s much smaller Toyota Camry sedan was charged with negligent driving.
Asked at the National Press Club of Australia in January to explain who he was, Albanese replied he was the son of a pensioner mother who had grown up with the security of a local government-provided house.
Albanese said he was 12 years old when he became involved in his first political campaign. His fellow public housing tenants successfully defeated a local council proposal to sell their homes — a move that would have increased their rent — in a campaign that involved refusing to pay the council in a so-called rent strike.
The unpaid rent debt was forgiven, which Albanese described as a “lesson for those people who weren’t part of the rent strike: Solidarity works.”
“As I grew up, I understood the impact that government had, can have, on making a difference to people’s lives,” Albanese said. “And in particular, to opportunity.”
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Debating mandatory masks in Ottawa and new designs for the Parliamentary Precinct: Five stories to watch this week
An Ottawa public school trustee looks to revive the debate on mandatory masks in schools, the Bank of Canada makes an interest rate announcement and redesigning a section of the Parliamentary Precinct.
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at five stories to watch in Ottawa this week.
DEBATE OVER MASK MANDATES
The debate over mandatory masks in essential settings will continue this week, as a public school board trustee proposes mandatory masks in schools and the city of Ottawa studies whether masks can remain mandatory on OC Transpo buses and the O-Train.
Ottawa's COVID-19 wastewater surveillance hit a record high last week, with medial officer of health Dr. Vera Etches saying COVID-19 levels were higher now than at any point during the pandemic.
Etches has said she is looking at possible mask mandates for Ottawa, and is in talks with the province about possible new restrictions to slow down COVID-19 transmission.
Ottawa Carleton District School Board Trustee Mark Fisher has given notice that he will introduce a motion to make masks mandatory in Ottawa's public schools. Trustees voted 6-6 on a motion to make masks mandatory last month, meaning the motion was defeated. Fisher says he will need to speak with board staff and the chair of the board to see if the motion can be debated during Tuesday's meeting or at a future meeting.
With the mandatory mask policy for public transit ending on April 27, Mayor Jim Watson has asked city staff to look at whether OC Transpo can implement its own mandatory mask policy. Watson notes OC Transpo is federally regulated.
"We've got to kill this virus once and for all, and we can't do it if we take away some of the tools that doctors tell us are the most effective tools keeping us safe," Watson said.
Watson says he would like to see the Ontario government make masks mandatory once again in essential settings like grocery stores, pharmacies and schools.
Ottawa Public Health continues to recommend wearing a mask in order to limit COVID-19 transmission. (Natalie Van Rooy/CTV News Ottawa)
INTEREST RATE ANNOUNCEMENT
All eyes will be on the Bank of Canada this week, as the central bank will announce whether or not interest rates will be increasing.
The bank will also publish its quarterly Monetary Policy Report.
The central bank increased borrowing costs in March for the first time since October 2018, lifting the policy rate a quarter point to 0.50 per cent.
BNN Bloomberg reported in late March that experts believe the Bank of Canada will increase interest rates again on Wednesday.
Canadian currency. (Flickr / Quinn Dombrowski)
PAT KING BACK IN COURT
"Freedom Convoy" leader Pat King is scheduled to appear in court again this week, as he continues to search for a lawyer to represent him.
“I’m in the process of shopping for lawyers right now,” King told the court on April 4. “Due to the importance of this matter, I want to make sure we have proper representation.”
King has remained at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre since his arrest on Feb. 18. The 44-year-old is facing 10 charges in relation to his role during the protests that occupied downtown Ottawa this winter.
King does have two lawyers working on his bail review hearing, scheduled for this week. But he does not have a lawyer on record for a trial.
Pat King appearing at a bail hearing at the Ottawa courthouse on Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022. (Courtesy: Greg Banning)
A NEW VISION FOR A SPACE ACROSS FROM PARLIAMENT HILL
The public will get its first look at the six design concepts for the development of the city block across the street from Parliament Hill.
Public Services and Procurement Canada launched an architectural design competition for "Block 2", the block immediately south of Parliament Hill, bounded by Metcalfe, Wellington, O'Connor and Sparks streets.
On Monday, the six finalists will present their design concepts for Block 2 and speak to their vision for the space.
Public Services and Procurement Canada says the design competition, "ensures that the final design for this city block brings forward new vitality to a significant part of Confederation Boulevard.
"The goal is to transform this mix of buildings into an innovative complex that will meet the needs of Parliament and the public now and into the future."
Two of the 11 buildings in Block 2 have been dedicated for the development of an Indigenous Peoples' Space. The redesigned block will include renovated retail space on the Sparks Street Mall.
Public Services and Procurement Canada will unveil the six design finalists for Block 2, a section of the Parliamentary Precinct across from Parliament Hill. (Photo courtesy: Public Services and Procurement Canada)
CONSTRUCTION SEASON
Construction season ramps up in Ottawa this week, with a major project getting underway in the downtown core.
Work begins Monday on the $43.7 million reconstruction of Albert Street, Queen Street, Slater Street and Bronson Avenue.
During this construction season, crews will be focusing on replacing the underground infrastructure and road construction on Albert and Slater Streets, between Bronson Avenue and Bay Street, and on Bronson between Albert and Slater.
A look at the project limits for the reconstruction of Albert, Queen, Slater and Bronson in Ottawa. (Photo courtesy: City of Ottawa)
EVENTS IN OTTAWA THIS WEEK
Tuesday
Ottawa Public Library Board meeting – 5 p.m.
Ottawa Carleton District School Board meeting – 7 p.m.
Ottawa Catholic School Board meeting – 7 p.m.
Ottawa Senators at Detroit Red Wings – 7:30 p.m. (TSN 5 and TSN 1200)
Wednesday
Bank of Canada announcement
Ottawa City Council meeting – 10 a.m.
Thursday
Ottawa Planning Committee meeting – 9:30 a.m.
Ottawa Senators at Boston Bruins 7 p.m. (TSN 5 and TSN 1200)
Friday
Good Friday
Ottawa 67's host the Kingston Frontenacs – 7 p.m. at TD Place.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
5-1-0-0
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
5-1-0-0
(five, one, zero, zero)
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BORODYANKA, Ukraine (AP) — It’s almost Easter in Ukraine, where a trio of churches on the far edges of the capital considered faith, hope and charity on Sunday.
In Bucha, shocked into silence by atrocities that left bodies in the streets, about two dozen of the faithful gathered for the service while the exhumation of bodies continued from a mass grave in the churchyard.
In Makarov, a handful of members visited a badly damaged riverside church, at times moved to tears. Small golden crosses for rosaries lay scattered on the floor with the shattered glass.
And in Borodyanka, where Russian attacks ripped a blackened hole in a high-rise apartment building, volunteers and donations filled an almost untouched church a short walk away, while residents lined up at the door for food and other assistance. Many were elderly people who stayed behind while others fled.
On the day when Pope Francis called for an Easter truce in Ukraine to make way for a negotiated peace, church visitors invoked God in recalling their survival.
“Each person who was leaving, from any place, Makarov, Bucha, Hostomel or from Andriivka, the neighboring village which was destroyed to the ground; each one, even those who did not know the Lord’s Prayer, he was speaking to God with his own words,” said Alona Parkhomenko in Makarov, where the church exterior was speckled with bullet holes and the priest warned of falling glass.
The Russian retreat from the region surrounding Kyiv has enabled some of the millions of Ukrainians who fled over the border or to other parts of the country to return home. Some are finding their places of worship damaged or destroyed. Ukrainian authorities in late March said at least 59 spiritual sites including churches, mosques and synagogues had been hit.
In Makarov, the priest, Bogdan Lisechenko, said the church beside the river is in critical condition with spring rains looming. “Now we are taking out the icons, saving them because the water is coming,” he said. “For now, we will close the windows to prevent looting.”
For Easter, which in the Orthodox world is two weeks away, the priest said the blessing will be given in a church in another village that so far has escaped damage in the war.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, April 11, 2022
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HIGH WIND WARNING
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
152 PM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/
MONDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, west winds 35 to 45 mph with
gusts up to 65 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch,
southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.
* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/
Monday. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon through
Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be
hazardous for low flying light aircraft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage. High winds could
make driving difficult for motorists driving high profile
vehicles such as campers, vans, and tractor trailers. Remember, a
High Wind Watch means conditions are favorable for a hazardous
high wind event in and close to the watch area.
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM CDT /1 PM MDT/ TO 11 PM CDT
/10 PM MDT/ MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...In New Mexico, Eddy County Plains. In Texas, Van Horn
and Highway 54 Corridor, and Eastern Culberson County.
* WHEN...From 2 PM CDT /1 PM MDT/ to 11 PM CDT /10 PM MDT/
Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 10, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
231 PM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE,
AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST
TEXAS...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE,
AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND MUCH OF WEST
TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE,
AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST
TEXAS...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS OF 20
MPH OR MORE, AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST NEW
MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ TO 10 PM CDT
/9 PM MDT/ MONDAY FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS
OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW
MEXICO AND MUCH OF WEST TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS
OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST
NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS...
* AFFECTED AREA...Gaines, Dawson, Borden, Andrews, Martin,
Howard, Loving, Winkler, Ector, Midland, Ward, Crane, Pecos,
Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains, Chaves Plains,
Eddy Plains, Lea, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet,
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Van Horn and Highway 54
Corridor, Eastern Culberson County, Reeves County Plains,
Marfa Plateau, Davis Mountains and Davis Mountains Foothills.
* TIMING...Warning...through this evening and late Monday morning
to Monday evening. Watch...Tuesday morning to evening.
* WINDS...Today and Monday, southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts to
35 mph in the plains and 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph in
the mountains. Tuesday, southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts to
55 mph in the plains and 30 to 60 mph with gusts to 75 mph in
the mountains.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.
* RFTI...4 to 8 or near critical to extreme.
* IMPACTS...Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that
may generate sparks. Accidental ignitions will have the
potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires.
Conditions could be particularly dangerous this afternoon and
again Tuesday.
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 will increase
potential for fire growth.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR
MORE, AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND
WEST TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20
FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF
SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS...
* AFFECTED AREA...Scurry, Mitchell, Glasscock, Upton, Reagan,
Terrell, Chinati Mountains, Central Brewster County, Chisos
Basin, Presidio Valley and Lower Brewster County.
* TIMING...Warning...through this evening. Watch...Tuesday
afternoon and evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RFTI...4 to 5 or near critical to critical.
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Watch: Trump Predicts Arizona Candidate Will Become the 'Greatest Governor in American History'
Former President Donald Trump had high praise on Thursday night for a gubernatorial candidate he’s supporting.
Trump went so far as to claim that Kari Lake will be the “greatest governor in American history.”
Lake, a former local Fox News anchor, is a Republican candidate for governor of Arizona.
Trump made the remarks at a fundraiser for Lake at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
“I will say that I think that’s going to be one of the great things that I’ve done — endorsing a woman and helping her get elected,” Trump said.
“I think she’ll go down as the greatest governor in American history.”
“She will be the greatest Governor in history.” – President Donald J. Trump @KariLake pic.twitter.com/OsZLmjMrMH
— Students for Kari (@StudentsForKari) April 8, 2022
Lake has pledged to tackle the border crisis brought on in part by the lack of immigration enforcement on the part of the Biden administration.
She has promised to finish construction on the border wall started under the Trump administration and has proposed an interstate compact to “engage in joint border security operations.”
“If Washington intends to abandon Arizona, we will exercise a federalist remedy with like-minded states across our great nation to deal with the crisis ourselves,” Lake said in a January statement to The Western Journal.
Arizona will likely be hit with another surge of illegal migrants this spring after being swamped with aliens last year. Even Democrats are sounding the alarm over the Biden administration’s decision to end Title 42, an immigration policy that allows for the quick expulsion of illegal aliens on public health grounds.
Lake managed to secure a Trump endorsement in September.
Thank you, President Trump, for your endorsement.
This means so much to me because I know how much you love America and how much the people of this country love you!
I promise to fight as hard for the people of Arizona as you have fought for us. pic.twitter.com/KvhYInBH6N— Kari Lake for AZ Governor (@KariLake) September 28, 2021
Arizona is slated to hold some of the most competitive state elections in the country in the November midterms, with a U.S Senate seat and the governor’s office up for grabs.
After President Joe Biden narrowly won the state in 2020, Republicans have seen voter registration gains over Democrats in the thousands.
Polling from January showed Lake with a 4-point lead over her primary opponent, former U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon. Secretary of State Katie Hobbs is the favorite for the Democratic nomination.
The new governor would succeed Doug Ducey, a Republican whose relationship with Trump went sour after the 2020 election.
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FORT SMITH, Ark. — Fort Smith, Greenwood, and Van Buren had a combined $32.871 million in building permits in March, up 65.4% from the $19.879 million issued by the cities in March 2021. The value is down 63.8% from $90.808 million in February but above the $30.554 million in January.
At $136.894 million, year-to-date building activity is more than double the first quarter 2021 values of $64.29 million.
Fort Smith issued 195 permits in March with a value of $24.87 million, a drop of 32.6% from the $36.873 million value of 134 permits issued in February but up 45.8% from the $17.06 million on 205 permits issued in March 2021. During the first quarter of 2022, Fort Smith issued $90.252 million in building permits, up 70% from the $53.09 million in building permits issued in the first three months of 2021.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 10, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
231 PM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE,
AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST
TEXAS...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT MONDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE,
AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND MUCH OF WEST
TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR
RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE,
AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST
TEXAS...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT /8 PM MDT/
THIS EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS OF 20
MPH OR MORE, AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST NEW
MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ TO 10 PM CDT
/9 PM MDT/ MONDAY FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS
OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEAST NEW
MEXICO AND MUCH OF WEST TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS
OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST
NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS...
* AFFECTED AREA...Gaines, Dawson, Borden, Andrews, Martin,
Howard, Loving, Winkler, Ector, Midland, Ward, Crane, Pecos,
Sacramento Foothills and Guadalupe Mountains, Chaves Plains,
Eddy Plains, Lea, Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet,
Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, Van Horn and Highway 54
Corridor, Eastern Culberson County, Reeves County Plains,
Marfa Plateau, Davis Mountains and Davis Mountains Foothills.
* TIMING...Warning...through this evening and late Monday morning
to Monday evening. Watch...Tuesday morning to evening.
* WINDS...Today and Monday, southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts to
35 mph in the plains and 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph in
the mountains. Tuesday, southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts to
55 mph in the plains and 30 to 60 mph with gusts to 75 mph in
the mountains.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 5 percent.
* RFTI...4 to 8 or near critical to extreme.
* IMPACTS...Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that
may generate sparks. Accidental ignitions will have the
potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires.
Conditions could be particularly dangerous this afternoon and
again Tuesday.
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 will increase
potential for fire growth.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20 FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR
MORE, AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND
WEST TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 10% OR LESS, 20
FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, AND EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR ALL OF
SOUTHEAST NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS...
* AFFECTED AREA...Scurry, Mitchell, Glasscock, Upton, Reagan,
Terrell, Chinati Mountains, Central Brewster County, Chisos
Basin, Presidio Valley and Lower Brewster County.
* TIMING...Warning...through this evening. Watch...Tuesday
afternoon and evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RFTI...4 to 5 or near critical to critical.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
5-1-0-0
(five, one, zero, zero)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
5-1-0-0
(five, one, zero, zero)
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ONEIDA COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) — The Oneida County Sheriff Robert M. Maciol is advising residents to lock their doors after multiple break-ins were reported in the county.
According to OCSO, deputies were dispatched near Walker Road in the Town of Deerfield for a report of a suspicious activity that occurred overnight on April 9. An investigation revealed that three to four masked individuals made their way through several neighborhoods that night.
The individuals reportedly attempted to gain entry into multiple vehicles. The OCSO stated that the individuals stole items from vehicles that had unlocked car doors.
In an effort to combat more theft in the area the Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to remove all valuable items from their cars overnight. They also reminded residents to keep their car doors locked in order to prevent more larcenies from occurring.
As a result of the investigation, there will be increased patrols in the area. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who notices suspicious activity or has any information regarding the incidents to call the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line which is 315-736-0141.
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Debate over COVID-19 close contact isolation as Australia faces peak of Omicron BA.2 wave
As Australia moves into winter, changes to restrictions are up for discussion as governments try to strike the balance between living with COVID-19 and protecting the community.
Advice from the Commonwealth's peak chief public health panel, the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC), has suggested close contact isolation should come to an end soon.
Most jurisdictions have issued exemptions for close contacts in critical workforces to ensure essential services can continue, but now some are questioning the need for asymptomatic close contacts to spend a week in isolation.
The AHPPC said quarantine could be replaced with other risk-mitigation measures for close contacts once the peak of BA.2 Omicron sub-variant had passed.
Here's what that means.
Are changes to close contact rules on the way?
It's unlikely rules for close contacts will be scrapped altogether, but experts believe it may be time for the isolation requirement to go.
The AHPPC has suggested instead of isolating, close contacts would need to do more rapid testing, wear masks outside of the house, and stay away from high-risk settings like hospitals and aged care facilities.
People who have come into close contact with a COVID-19 case must currently isolate for seven full days, with the same isolation rules applying across all states and territories.
There is some variation across the states in regards to how long people are exempt from these rules after recovering from a COVID infection.
Epidemiologists the ABC spoke to have shared mixed views on making changes to isolation rules.
Some believe the logical next step in "living with COVID" is to treat it like any other respiratory infection, while others say easing close contact rules could push case numbers up again.
Infectious diseases physician Peter Collignon said it made sense for close contact rules to change after the current wave of cases passed.
"The consequences of COVID are much less than a year ago," the Australian National University professor said.
"People who are close contacts, if they are vaccinated, they should be able to go around to have reasonable normality of doing their job because otherwise, we're going to have large numbers of people out of the workforce continuously."
Professor Collignon believes the high vaccination rate will protect the wider population from serious disease or death.
"That's much more important than isolating people for seven days or 14 days because they're close contacts," he said.
University of Melbourne epidemiologist Nancy Baxter said even with the protection vaccination provided, there was still a need for public health protection measures to be in place for close contacts.
"If someone's coming into work, and as a close contact, people with COVID in the home, what are the rules going to be for that person? How are those rules going to be enforced?" Professor Baxter asked.
The power to alter close contact rules lies with individual state and territory governments, and it looks like no one is planning on scrapping isolation measures yet.
Professor Baxter said governments should still aim to reduce infection numbers as part of the "living with COVID" plan.
"The question we want to ask ourselves is 'how many times do you want to get COVID?' and whether there's something we can do in addition to vaccination and boosting that might help protect us against getting COVID four times a year," she said.
"If people aren't willing to wear masks, I think we really need to focus on improving ventilation, particularly as we're going into those winter months."
Which states are peaking?
Before any changes are made, state governments will need to be sure cases have peaked and are trending downwards.
Modelling has proven to be imperfect throughout the pandemic, but the latest data suggests cases will peak across the country by mid-April at the latest and some jurisdictions will hit peaks over the next couple of days.
In Victoria, for example, the virus's reproduction rate has been sitting at around 1.07 for a week now.
Professor Baxter said Victoria could be experiencing a mild peak, after which case numbers would plateau at a high level.
"That's likely, in part because of how transmissible a BA.2 is, but also because we're dealing with this new sub-variant, at the same time that we've relaxed all of our restrictions."
There are concerns that relaxing restrictions ahead of winter — coinciding with the country's first flu season with widespread COVID cases — could cause issues for the health system.
Professor Collignon said hitting peak cases sooner would hopefully mean the infection rates were lower in the winter months.
"This particular winter, because we've had actually so much COVID over the last few months, we may not get the large numbers that I and others are expecting," he said.
What does it mean for vulnerable Australians?
For Melbourne woman Sally Smith, the idea of rule changes that increase the risk of infection is hard to reconcile with the inevitable increase in deaths.
Her father, Ronald Cooper, was an active, healthy and triple-vaccinated 80-year-old when he contracted COVID-19 in early March.
He died in the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital intensive care unit two days after testing positive, from a suspected blood clot that commonly occurs because of COVID-19.
"We're 100 per cent certain that no COVID, no clot, no death. It was 100 per cent COVID, and he was a man who was not done," Ms Smith said.
"He had full faith he was going to survive."
Ms Smith said it was hard to hear that her father's death would be considered more acceptable because of his age.
"He definitely isn't what people would think of when they hear somebody in their 80s passed from COVID. They wouldn't be thinking of somebody who was living their life to the full the way my dad still was," Ms Smith said.
"At the end of the day, it's real people, it's real family, it's taking lives that wouldn't otherwise be taken, I don't think we can dismiss that, or say that their death is somehow warranted because most people are going to survive. It seems cruel."
Some older Australians have told the ABC that even with up-to-date vaccination coverage, they are still carefully weighing up the risks of participating in activities that could expose them to the virus.
Should we be worried about 'Deltacron' and other variants?
A new variant of coronavirus named "Deltacron" has been detected in Australia, a hybrid that contains elements of both the Delta and Omicron strains.
The first Deltacron case was reported on Friday by New South Wales and, on Saturday, Queensland Heath said it had detected "a number of cases".
Early estimates suggest it's at least 10 per cent more transmissible than Omicron.
Professor Collignon said while new variants could be more transmissible, they were usually less deadly.
"The bad news is they tend to spread a bit more readily, but that's what viruses do with time. They probably become less aggressive or virulent, but more infectious."
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WFO PORTLAND Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 10, 2022
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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Portland OR
115 PM PDT Sun Apr 10 2022
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON ABOVE 2000 FEET...
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory above 2000 feet,
additional snow accumulations of up to two inches expected. For
the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow
accumulations of 12 to 17 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40
mph.
* WHERE...South Washington Cascades.
* WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, from 5 PM this afternoon
to 6 PM PDT Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5
PM PDT this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected tonight and
Monday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
For the latest road conditions call 5 1 1, or visit
for Oregon: https://www.tripcheck.com
and for Washington: https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map
AFTERNOON TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY...
accumulations of 12 to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35
* WHERE...South Washington Cascade Foothills.
to 5 PM PDT Monday. For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 5
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS
EVENING TO 2 PM PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches
likely with up to 13 inches possible at the highest elevations.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...In Oregon, Coast Range of Northwest Oregon. In
Washington, Willapa Hills.
* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 2 PM PDT Monday.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 AM
PDT MONDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Snow accumulations between 0.5 and 2
inches possible. Elevations above 500 ft may see snow
accumulations between 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as
40 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Oregon and southwest Washington.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 AM PDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall is expected during the
early morning commute, given that it is April and many have
taken off winter tires an advisory will be issued. Many places
at river level will likely see less than an inch.
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CAIRO (AP) — Egypt’s soccer association said Sunday it has parted company with national team coach Carlos Queiroz after the Pharaohs failed to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar.
The Egyptian Football Association said in a statement it had agreed with Queiroz to terminate his contract without giving further details.
It did not announce a replacement for Queiroz, who was named Egypt coach in September.
The widely expected move — Queiroz had already made it clear he was leaving — came just two weeks after Egypt missed out on a place at the World Cup after a defeat on penalties against Senegal.
That game was marked by lasers being constantly shone at Egypt's players, especially Liverpool star Mohamed Salah. Egypt has lodged an official complaint with FIFA, accusing Senegal fans of “terrorizing” the players.
The March 29 defeat was a repeat of the African Cup of Nations final in February when Sadio Mané scored the winning penalty in a shootout against the Egyptians.
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Convoy of Chinese Air Force Cargo Planes Just Landed in Europe, Observers Record Frightening Details
Chinese Air Force cargo jets ferried arms to Europe on Saturday as a reminder of China’s long reach into world affairs.
Six Y-20 cargo planes were first tracked as they entered European air space before landing in Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, according to The Drive.
The report noted one highly unusual measure, perhaps reflective of the conflict in which Europe finds itself.
“Observers noted at least some of the planes had the covers for their chaff and flare countermeasures systems removed,” The Drive reported.
“It looks very much like they may have been equipped with live countermeasures, which would be anticipatory of some sort of potential threat. What that threat would have been isn’t clear,” the report said.
Interesting find by @Prova_61 👍 … In fact I have never seen before this, what appears to be the hatch removed for the chaff & flare dispenser boxes.
(Images via @铁马军戈战沙场 from Weibo) pic.twitter.com/3xBOrkMlmI
— @Rupprecht_A (@RupprechtDeino) April 9, 2022
The planes’ presence alone would have been notable, the report continued.
“The Y-20s’ appearance raised eyebrows because they flew en masse as opposed to a series of single-aircraft flights,” The Drive’s report noted. “The Y-20′s presence in Europe in any numbers is also still a fairly new development.”
The report said that the Chinese planes were carrying HQ-22 surface-to-air missile systems that would be used by Serbia.
Serbian military analyst Aleksandar Radic said, “The Chinese carried out their demonstration of force,” according to the Associated Press.
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Saturday that he will display “the newest pride” of his country’s military on Tuesday or Wednesday.
Nikola Tesla Airport 🇷🇸🇨🇳 pic.twitter.com/wVMoZCdECR
— ZOKA (@200_zoka) April 9, 2022
The Drive noted, “This large-scale sortie to deliver military equipment to Belgrade is yet another confirmation of the strategic airlift capability the PLAAF has obtained via its burgeoning Y-20 fleet, as well as an expanding operational knowledge as to how to put it to use.”
It added that “the fact that a higher-end Chinese air defense system will be operating in Europe is another issue that will likely come to the chagrin of Serbia’s neighbors.”
The AP report noted that concerns exist that Serbia could become aggressive against the tiny nation of Kosovo, which was formerly a part of Serbia.
Serbia, Russia and China don’t recognize that Kosovo is a nation. The U.S. and most of Europe do.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
5-1-0-0
(five, one, zero, zero)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
5-1-0-0
(five, one, zero, zero)
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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Wearing the names of heavily bombarded cities on its jerseys, Ukrainian soccer club Shakhtar Donetsk opened a series of charity games on a government-backed “Global Tour for Peace” with a 1-0 loss at Greek league leader Olympiakos on Saturday.
The tour aims to raise money for Ukraine’s military in the war against Russia, and also help Ukrainian refugees displaced by the war.
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.
Shakhtar was already displaced from its original home of Donetsk in 2014.
At Karaiskaki stadium in Piraeus on Saturday, Shakhtar players replaced their names on the back of their jerseys with those of cities bombarded by Russian forces, including Mariupol.
“The names of those cities, where so many people died, will remain forever in our hearts. The guys were crying in the locker room after the game,” Shakhtar captain Taras Stepanenko said. “We thank Olympiakos for giving us the opportunity to play the game … We hope we passed our message against war and for peace.”
Olympiakos coach Pedro Martins said he hoped Ukrainian teams “will soon return to European competitions and Ukrainians (will return) to normality.”
Shakhtar’s Italian coach, Roberto De Zerbi, did not attend because he felt unwell a couple of hours before the game and doctors recommended that he stay at the hotel. He hopes to coach in the next game, against Polish team Lechia Gdansk, on Thursday.
Shakhtar, which had been playing in Lviv and Kharkiv before the war, had not played a game since December, and Stepanenko said his team did well given the lack of preparation. Players trained in Turkey before flying to Greece. All the team’s foreign players have been released and replaced by players from the youth academy, Stepanenko said.
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias and the Ukrainian ambassador to Greece, Sergii Shutenko, attended the game.
The 32,000-seat stadium appeared to be not more than a quarter full. A lively contingent of Ukrainians occupied one end of the stadium. The opposite end, where Olympiakos hardcore fans normally sit, was empty. Their official fan club, called Gate 7, boycotted the game.
In a statement, Gate 7 said it “refused to take sides” and “play political games.”
A small section of seats was filled with 176 teddy bears and other children’s toys in memory of the 176 children who, Ukraine said Saturday, have died in the war since Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion
After a minute’s silence for the victims of war, the match began and the warm camaraderie lasted about five minutes before home fans started to treat it as a normal game of soccer and jeered their opponents.
Brazilian forward Tiquinho got the only goal with a header in the 22nd minute in a game where the score never really mattered.
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Which cold brew makers are best?
If you’re a dedicated coffee lover who enjoys sipping on a satisfying cold brew during warmer weather, you’ll definitely want to invest in an at-home cold brew coffee maker. Not only will it save you money, but it will also allow you to cater your coffee to your specific taste and strength preferences.
Before choosing the best cold brew maker for your lifestyle, you’ll first want to look at a few essential features, such as size, design, materials and brewing time. As one of the top choices, the KitchenAid Cold Brew XL Coffee Maker is large enough for multiple servings and has an easy-dispensing spout.
What to know before you buy a cold brew maker
Iced coffee vs. cold brew
Though sometimes used interchangeably, iced coffee and cold brew have significant differences.
In most cases, iced coffee is simply brewed coffee cooled and poured over ice. This style of brewing is best when consumed within a day or two. It can occasionally produce a slightly bitter or acidic tasting drink.
The biggest difference with cold brew is the fact that it is never heated. The cold brewing process soaks coffee grounds in cold water over longer periods to create a smooth flavor and strong taste. You can then drain the resulting to remove any grounds or sediment. While cold brew can be more expensive when purchased at a cafe, it has a longer shelf life.
Size
Cold brew coffee makers come in various sizes, from portable single-serve brewers to larger countertop models. Depending on how often you plan on making cold brews, you’ll want to choose the most practical model.
Brewing time
Compared to hot coffee, which you can brew in minutes, cold brew takes several hours to achieve the best tasting result. The best cold brew takes 12 to 24 hours, depending on desired strength and flavor profile. Since cold brew coffee is stronger than regular coffee, you likely won’t need to use as much as you can be dilute it with water, milk or milk alternative.
What to look for in a quality cold brew maker
Durable material
The two most common materials for cold brew makers include glass and plastic.
Glass may look and feel more elegant, but there is a greater risk of cracking or shattering. Glass cold brew makers are less likely to form stains and discolorations or hold onto any lasting odors.
Plastic cold brew makers are more durable in the long run, as they are resistant to shattering if dropped. BPA-free plastics also ensure that you won’t have to deal with any chemicals seeping into your daily cup of joe.
Design
There isn’t any universal design for cold brew makers, with some resembling a french press, pitcher, carafe or classic coffee maker. No design is necessarily better than the other, so the best cold brew maker is the one that is easy to clean and most convenient for your lifestyle.
Spout
Once you have your cold brew ready to serve, it is essential to have an efficient way to pour it. The spout should not affect the airtight seal needed during the brewing process but should allow for a smooth flow when serving the coffee. Some cold brew makers may even sport a tap dispenser for convenient access throughout the week or serving guests.
Filter
If your coffee maker features a metal filter or steeper, it is best if the holes are fine enough to prevent any coffee grounds from escaping into the final product. Metal filters are reusable and highly durable.
Paper filters make for quick cleanup but can occasionally rip and need replacing before each brew.
How much you can expect to spend on a cold brew maker
The least expensive cold brew makers can be purchased for less than $20, though most are within the $20-$50 price range. Larger and more advanced options can cost over $100.
Cold brew maker FAQ
How long will cold brew last in the fridge?
A. Unlike hot coffee, which is best when served fresh, cold brew coffee can typically last for 7-10 days in the fridge. If your cold brew accumulates a strange scent or loses its flavor, it is best to brew a new batch.
Does cold brew contain more caffeine than a regular cup of coffee?
A. Cold brew contains more caffeine than a comparable cup of standard drip coffee. Because it is highly concentrated, most people choose to dilute their cold brew.
What’s the best cold brew maker to buy?
Top cold brew maker
KitchenAid Cold Brew XL Coffee Maker
What you need to know: This KitchenAid cold brew maker is designed for true coffee connoisseurs and features a convenient tap dispenser.
What you’ll love: The 38-ounce capacity is enough to make up to 19 servings of cold brew when diluted with water, milk or ice. The stainless steel and glass design is easy to clean, and the streamlined appearance will complement any kitchen.
What you should consider: It is significantly more expensive than many other cold brew makers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Home Depot and KitchenAid
Top cold brew maker for the money
BODUM Bean Cold Brew Coffee Maker
What you need to know: This budget-friendly cold brew maker can hold up to 51 ounces of coffee.
What you’ll love: The dishwasher-safe design makes cleanup and maintenance a breeze, while the double-lid feature prevents spills and keeps the coffee fresh for longer. All components of this cold brew maker use BPA-free plastic.
What you should consider: The lid isn’t the easiest to remove for some users.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker
What you need to know: As a small option, this model is great for those with limited space.
What you’ll love: The unique design of this cold brew maker produces flavorful and high-quality coffee. When the top brewer is attached to the carafe, it will automatically drain the cold brew for easy serving.
What you should consider: If you’re looking for a large capacity brewer, this may not be the ideal choice.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond
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WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 10, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
400 PM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS LIKELY ALONG AND WEST OF THE
I69C CORRIDOR REST OF TODAY...
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS POSSIBLE ALONG AND WEST OF
THE I69C CORRIDOR MONDAY...
.Critical fire weather conditions will continue across the western
portions of deep south Texas the rest of today into this evening
as strong southerly winds continue with low relative humidity
values. Critical fire weather conditions will be possible across
the western portions of deep south Texas Monday afternoon through
Monday evening as low relative humidity values and strong
southerly winds redevelop on Monday.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF DEEP
SOUTH TEXAS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR
PORTIONS OF DEEP SOUTH TEXAS...
The National Weather Service in Brownsville has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through
Monday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks, Starr, Southern
Hidalgo, and Northern Hidalgo Counties.
* TIMING...Now to 7 PM CDT Today for the Red Flag Warning...1 PM
CDT to 7 PM CDT Monday for the Fire Weather Watch.
* WIND...South to Southeast 20 to 30 mph, gusting to 40 mph rest
of today...South to Southeast 15 to 20 mph, gusting to 30 mph
Monday.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum values from 20 to 40 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means critical fire weather conditions are
occurring now...or will shortly. In general...these conditions
include sustained 20 foot winds of 25 MPH or greater...humidity
ranging from below 25 percent in Zapata County to below
45 percent along the coast...each lasting for 2 hours or longer...
and cured fuels. Humidity below 25 percent in most areas will
trigger fire danger at lower wind speeds. Detailed decision
tables are found at https://weather.gov/rgv/mapcolors#fire.
A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. In general...these conditions include
sustained 20 foot winds of 25 MPH or greater...humidity ranging
from below 25 percent in Zapata County to below 45 percent along
the coast...each lasting for 2 hours or more...and cured fuels.
Humidity below 25 percent in most areas will trigger fire danger
at lower wind speeds. Detailed decision tables are found at
https://weather.gov/rgv/mapcolors#fire. Listen for later
forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, April 11, 2022
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RIP CURRENT STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
318 PM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...Brazoria Islands, Matagorda Islands, Bolivar Peninsula
and Galveston Island Counties.
* WHEN...Through Monday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Swim near a lifeguard and away from rocks, jetties and piers.
If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against
the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.
If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES FOR THE BRUSH
COUNTRY AND RIO GRANDE PLAINS...
*AFFECTED AREA...La Salle...McMullen...Live Oak...Bee...Webb...
Duval...Jim Wells
* TIMING...Through 7 PM CDT.
* WIND...South to Southeast at 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum values from 15 to 35 percent.
* 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.
Residents are urged to exercise care with respect to all outdoor
activities that could inadvertently cause wildfires. Report
wildfires quickly to the nearest fire department or law
enforcement office.
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As Sunday draws to a close in Kyiv and in Moscow, here are the key developments of the day:
A new Russian general has been tapped to take over the faltering invasion of Ukraine, a U.S. official has told NPR. Alexander Dvornikov, 60, was previously in charge of the southern section of the war. It comes as Russia is expected to open a new offensive in the country's east after pulling forces out of the Kyiv region.
A large military convoy that stretched at least eight miles was seen traveling through northeastern Ukraine. The imagery collected by the company Maxar Technologies on Friday shows hundreds of military vehicles. A researcher with the Institute for the Study of War says the convoy consists of Russian forces.
Ukraine's top prosecutor says she's uncovered 5,600 cases of alleged war crimes and has a list of 500 suspects. In an interview with Sky News, Iryna Venediktova said authorities had ample evidence to back up their claims. "Almost every region in Ukraine was bombed," she said. "We have a lot of concrete facts in every region, in every city."
NATO is planning to shore up the military might along its eastern flank to guard against any future Russian aggression. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced the move in an interview with the Telegraph. The current small "tripwire" military presence will be replaced with a force strong enough to repel a Russian invasion.
The U.K. says Russia, prompted by "mounting losses," is looking to add to the ranks of its military with people discharged from military service since 2012. The British Ministry of Defence also claims Moscow is attempting to recruit fighters from the "unrecognised Transnistria region of Moldova."
In-depth
This is what the devastated Ukrainian town of Borodyanka looks like after Russian troops withdrew.
From Nuremberg to Darfur, history has seen some war criminals brought to trial.
Some Ukrainian families with ties to the U.S. are still struggling to reach the country as they flee the violence at home.
Earlier developments
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ATLANTA — Four coal ash ponds Georgia Power plans to close in place will continue to expose ash to groundwater after the closures are completed, an executive with the utility disclosed this week.
Ash ponds at Plant Hammond near Rome, Plant McDonough south of Vinings, Plant Yates near Newnan and Plant Scherer near Macon are among 10 ash ponds Georgia Power plans to close in place by 2028. Ash from the utility’s other 19 ponds at coal plants across Georgia will be closed by excavating and removing the ash.
Aaron Mitchell, Georgia Power’s director of environmental affairs, testified on the second of two days of hearings before the state Public Service Commission on a plan the utility submitted in January outlining the mix of energy sources it intends to rely on for power generation during the next 20 years.
Georgia Power’s 2022 Integrated Resource Plan calls for the company to continue phasing out its fleet of coal-burning plants and stepping up its investment in natural gas and renewable energy. With the coal plants being retired, the utility plans to spend $9 billion to close all 29 of its coal ash ponds.
Coal ash contains contaminants including mercury, cadmium and arsenic that can pollute groundwater and drinking water as well as air.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency put utilities on notice in January that it would require them to “control, minimize or eliminate” contamination of groundwater from ash ponds. At that time, the EPA rejected four ash pond closure plans submitted by utilities in the Northeast and Midwest.
After its announcement, the EPA’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery sent a letter asking the Georgia Environmental Protection Division to review pending coal ash pond closure permits to determine whether they need to be modified or reissued.
While excavating and removing coal ash from ponds would make sure no groundwater contamination occurs, Mitchell testified the EPA has declared both removal and closure in place are acceptable.
“EPA has said both methods are equally as protective of the environment if the performance standards are complied with,” he said. “We believe our designs are compliant.”
The EPD issued a preliminary permit last year for closing the ash pond at Plant Hammond. Environmental groups and nearby residents have protested because some of the ash is sitting in groundwater.
Also, a 2020 lawsuit by Juliette residents against Georgia Power associated with groundwater contamination in the vicinity of Plant Scherer remains pending.
Georgia Power plans to offset some of the costs of closing the ponds by selling recovered ash for use in building materials, although some investment will be required for the infrastructure needed to update the ash to construction standards.
Mitchell said initially only about 10% of the ash will be recovered for “beneficial use.” Ultimately, however, the “vast majority” of the ash will be used, subject to market demand,” he said.
“The larger impact and larger value are from the reduction in the amount of ash and the value of the ash we actually have to close,” he said. “The benefits more than pay for themselves in the long term.”
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The president of the European Commission said the questionnaire she handed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during her visit to Kyiv represents a very important step forward.
Ursula von der Leyen said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union” that Ukraine’s response will enable her to decide whether to recommend the nation as a candidate to join the European Union.
The process normally takes years, but she has said Ukraine’s application could take just weeks to consider. She said Ukrainians “belong to our European family, without any question.”
“Yesterday, somebody told me: “You know, when our soldiers are dying, I want them to know that their children will be free be and be part of the European Union,” von der Leyen said. “They are in an extraordinary situation, where we have to take unusual steps.”
“One thing is clear for me: After this war, when Ukraine will be rebuilt, when we support Ukraine in reconstructing this country, this will be accompanied by reforms. So, it is an extraordinary way to shape the country and to go down the path towards the European Union.”
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR:
— US: Russia's new battlefield commander has history of brutality
— Ukraine digs in to fight Russia's looming eastern offensive
— Ukraine churches display faith, hope and charity amid wreckage
— Analysis: War, economy could weaken Putin's place as leader
— Biden, Modi to speak as India avoids hard line on Russia
— Zelenskyy, in AP interview, says he seeks peace despite atrocities
— Go to https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine for more coverage
OTHER DEVELOPMENTS:
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government is providing investigative support to efforts to document war crimes in Ukraine, and he said Russian President Vladimir Putin is responsible.
“It is clear that Putin is systematically targeting civilians, whether it’s hospitals or train stations or maternity wards. This is one of the reasons why Canada was one of the first countries to call on the International Criminal Court to look into Putin’s war crimes,” Trudeau said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
Canadian investigators, Trudeau said, “are building up the case for people to recognize that not only was this a terrible mistake to violate the sovereignty of another country and create massive global instability that’s impacting energy and food prices around the world, but it is also a series of war crimes that Putin is deliberately committing that he needs to be held to account for.”
Asked if the crimes amount to genocide, Trudeau said it remains to be determined.
“The stories of what Russian soldiers are doing, not just the murder of civilians, but the systematic use of sexual violence and rape, to destabilize and have the greatest negative impact on Ukrainian people as possible is absolutely unforgivable and unacceptable,” Trudeau said. “And that’s why the global community is going to and is responding so strongly.”
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It’s almost Easter in Ukraine, where faith, hope and charity are on display at a trio of churches on the far edges of the capital.
Sunday services were held in Bucha even as bodies were being removed from a mass grave in the churchyard. In Makarov, the faithful were moved to tears at the sight of crosses scattered in broken glass. And in Borodyanka, a church was untouched near where Russian attacks ripped open a high-rise. That’s where donations are bringing help to elderly people who stayed while others fled Russian occupation.
Ukrainian authorities said weeks ago that at least 59 spiritual sites were damaged. On the day when Pope Francis called for an Easter truce in Ukraine to make way for a negotiated peace, church visitors invoked God in recalling their survival.
“Each person who was leaving, from any place, Makarov, Bucha, Hostomel or from Andriivka, the neighboring village which was destroyed to the ground; each one, even those who did not know the Lord’s Prayer, he was speaking to God with his own words,” said Alona Parkhomenko in Makarov, where the church exterior was speckled with bullet holes and the priest warned of falling glass.
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WASHINGTON — Russia’s newly appointed battlefield commander in Ukraine made his reputation crushing resistance to Syrian President Bashar Assad during that country’s devastating civil war.
Russian forces led by Gen. Alexander Dvornikov destroyed whole cities while dropping barrel bombs that targeted civilians. With Moscow supporting Assad, the war in Syria has killed more than 350,000 people.
Lt. Col. Fares al-Bayoush, a Syrian army defector, said Sunday he expects a similar “scorched-earth” strategy under the commander in Ukraine. Speaking by telephone from Turkey, al-Bayoush said he believes the aim of naming Dvornikov as Ukraine war commander is to cause widespread destruction in many places at once.
“He has very good experience in this policy,” al-Bayoush said. “This commander is a war criminal.”
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KYIV, Ukraine -- The mayor of Kyiv and his brother said the visit of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to their capital shows who Ukraine’s real friends are at this critical time. But they understand if security concerns keep U.S. President Joe Biden from visiting for now.
Mayor Vitali Klitschko and his brother Wladimir have been professional boxers and now outspoken defenders of Ukraine. Interviewed Sunday on ABC News “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” they said they expect Russia’s military to return and target Kyiv again. And when they do, they said they can’t defend Ukraine with their fists — they need weapons.
Wladimir Klitschko also pleaded for the world to isolate Russia economically, saying “every cent that Russia is getting, they’re using for weapons to kill us.”
Vitali Klitschko said everyone was shocked when the Russians who pushed on Kyiv retreated after killing hundreds of civilians during their occupation. He called it genocide to kill women, children, old people and teenagers for no reason.
To defend Ukraine now, the mayor said, is to defend democracy and peace in Europe.
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WILMINGTON, Del. — The White House said President Joe Biden will press Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take a hard line against Russia’s Ukraine invasion. Press Secretary Jen Psaki says the leaders plan a virtual meeting on Monday.
India’s neutral stance in the war has raised concerns in Washington and earned praise from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who lauded India this month for judging “the situation in its entirety, not just in a one-sided way.”
India abstained when the U.N. General Assembly voted Thursday to suspend Russia from its seat on the 47-member Human Rights Council over allegations of war crimes. India continues to purchase Russian energy despite Western pressure to avoid buying Russian oil and gas. And the U.S. has considered sanctions on India for its recent purchase of advanced Russian air defense systems.
Psaki’s statement says Biden will discuss how Russia’s war against Ukraine is destabilizing the global food supply and commodity markets, and the need to strengthen the global economy while ”upholding a free, open, rules-based international order to bolster security, democracy, and prosperity.”
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BERLIN -- Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said he will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Monday.
The Austria Press Agency reported that Nehammer told reporters in Vienna on Sunday that he plans to make the journey. It follows a trip on Saturday to Kyiv, where he met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
APA reported that Nehammer aims to encourage dialogue between Ukraine and Russia and also address “war crimes” in his meeting with Putin.
Austria is a member of the European Union and has backed the 27-nation bloc’s sanctions against Russia, though it so far has opposed cutting off deliveries of Russian gas. The country is militarily neutral and is not a member of NATO.
Nehammer said he was taking the trip on his own initiative, and that he had consulted with the European Union’s top officials. He said that he also informed Zelenskyy and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
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BERLIN -- The U.N. nuclear watchdog said Ukraine said the staff at the decommissioned Chernobyl nuclear plant has been rotated for the first time in three weeks after Russian troops left the area.
The Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency has expressed concern about the well-being of the workers since the Russian military took control of the site of the 1986 nuclear disaster at the beginning of the war.
The agency said Ukraine informed it on Sunday that it has now rotated the staff, but the situation remains far from normal. They had to be transported to and from the site by water, with the Pripyat River being the only way for people living in the city of Slavutych to currently reach the plant.
The IAEA said Ukraine has informed it that analytical laboratories for radiation monitoring at the site were destroyed, with analytical instruments “stolen, broken or otherwise disabled.” The automated transmission of radiation monitoring data has been disabled.
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KYIV, Ukraine — The governor of the region that includes Ukraine’s fourth-largest city, Dnipro, says the airport was hit twice by missile attacks on Sunday. The Ukrainian military command said Russian forces also keep shelling Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, and have kept up their siege of Mariupol, the key southern port city that has been under attack for nearly six weeks.
The Russian Defense Ministry says it’s air-launched missiles hit Ukraine’s S-300 air defense missile systems in two locations, while sea-launched cruise missiles destroyed a Ukrainian unit’s headquarters in the Dnipro region. Neither side’s military claims could be independently verified.
The Pentagon said Russia has a clear advantage in armored forces for its next phase in its war on Ukraine. Press secretary John Kirby said Friday that the Russians spread themselves too thin to take the capital, but now they’re more focused on a smaller region, and still have the vast majority of their combat power. A major effort by Ukrainian defenses and more Western assistance will be needed to push them back.
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WASHINGTON — A senior U.S. official said Russia has appointed a new commander to oversee its war on Ukraine.
The official speaking on condition of anonymity said Russia has turned to one of its most experienced military officers, Gen. Alexander Dvornikov. U.S. officials say the 60-year-old general has a record of brutality against civilians in Syria and other theaters of war.
The White House national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, told CNN on Sunday that “this general will just be another author of crimes and brutality against Ukrainian civilians.” And he said “no appointment of any general can erase the fact that Russia has already faced a strategic failure in Ukraine.”
The new battlefield leadership comes as Russia gears up for what is expected to be a large and more focused push to expand Russian control in the Donbas after failing to conquer the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv. Sullivan reiterated support for the Ukrainian government, saying the United States is determined to do all it can to help Ukrainians resist this general and the forces he commands.
— Robert Burns and Hope Yen
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s border guard agency says that about 2,200 Ukrainian men of fighting age have been detained so far while trying to leave the country in violation of martial law.
The agency said Sunday that some of them have used forged documents and others tried to bribe border guards to get out of the country.
It said some have been found dead while trying to cross the Carpathian mountains in adverse weather, without specifying the number.
Under martial law, Ukrainian men between 18 and 60 are barred from leaving the country so that they can be called up to fight.
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WARSAW, Poland — Sirens have sounded in some Polish cities to mark the anniversary of a 2010 plane crash that killed the country’s president, despite protests that their sound would be unnecessarily traumatic for refugees from the war in Ukraine.
The sirens early Sunday were intended to add to the significance and the plaintive character of observances honoring the late President Lech Kaczynski, the first lady and 94 other prominent Poles killed 12 years ago in the crash of the presidential plane in Russia. Kaczynski was the twin of Jaroslaw Kaczynski — the leader of the main governing Law and Justice party.
Provincial governors ignored calls not to use the sirens out of concern for refugees from neighboring Ukraine, traumatized by air raid alarms. Authorities sent text messages to refugees’ phones that the sirens would mean no danger.
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KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian military says Russia has been beefing up its forces and trying to probe Ukrainian defenses.
The Ukrainian military command said Sunday that the Russian troops have continued attempts to break Ukrainian defenses near Izyum, southeast of Kharkiv. It reported that Russia was sending reinforcements to Izyum while continuing the shelling of Kharkiv.
The military added that the Russians also continued their attempts to take control of Mariupol, the Sea of Azov port that has been besieged by Russian forces for nearly 1 ½ months.
After Russia’s attempt to capture Kyiv and other big cities in northeastern Ukraine quickly failed, Ukrainian and Western officials expect Moscow to launch a new offensive in eastern Ukraine, where Russia-backed separatists have fought Ukrainian forces for eight years.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he focused on the need to track down perpetrators of war crimes in a phone call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
Zelenskyy said on Twitter that in Sunday’s call “we emphasized that all perpetrators of war crimes must be identified and punished.”
Ukraine has accused Russia of atrocities against civilians in Bucha and other places near Kyiv, where hundreds of slaughtered civilians, many with their hands bound and signs of torture, were found after Russian troops retreated.
Zelenskyy also said he and Scholz “discussed anti-Russian sanctions, defense and financial support for Ukraine.”
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VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has opened Holy Week with a call for an Easter truce in Ukraine to make room for a negotiated peace, highlighting the need for leaders to “make some sacrifices for the good of the people.”
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce, not to reload weapons and resume fighting, no! A truce to reach peace through real negotiations.”
Francis did not refer directly to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but the reference was clear. He has repeatedly denounced the war and the suffering brought to innocent civilians.
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HELSINKI — Finland says that a shipment of art works from Russian museums has been returned to Russia after it was seized under European Union sanctions against Moscow.
Finland’s customs service said late Saturday that the Foreign Ministry granted a special permit to return the consignment with a total insured value of around 42 million euros ($46 million). It said that trucks carrying the art works from the Hermitage Museum and the Pavlovsk State Museum in St. Petersburg, among others, left Finnish territory on Saturday afternoon.
The shipment was seized at the Vaalimaa border crossing at the beginning of April. The works were en route to Russia after loan to museums in Europe and Japan. Experts say that art works loaned from Russia typically travel overland via Finland.
Russia has demanded the return of all works on loan to “unfriendly” nations that imposed sanctions following its invasion of Ukraine.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said more civilians were expected to leave Mariupol Sunday in their personal vehicles.
Evacuations were also planned from Berdyansk, Tokmak and Enerhodar in the south and Sieverierodonetsk, Lysychansk, Popasna and Rubizhne in the east.
Mariupol, a strategic port city on the Sea of Azov, has been besieged by Russian forces for nearly 1 ½ months, cut from food, water and power supplies and pummeled by relentless bombardment that has killed at least 5,000, according to local officials.
Ukrainian authorities have urged civilians in the east to evacuate in the face of an imminent Russian offensive. They accused Russia of killing 52 people on Friday at the train station in the eastern city of Kramatorsk as they were preparing to evacuate.
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GENEVA -- The U.N. refugee agency says the number of people who have left Ukraine since the beginning of the war has reached 4.5 million.
A regular update Sunday of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees’ online portal on numbers of refugees fleeing Ukraine since Feb. 24 brought the total to some 4.504 million.
About 2.6 million of those fled at least initially to Poland and more than 686,000 to Romania. However, UNHCR notes that there are very few border controls within the European Union and it believes “a large number of people” have moved on from the first country they arrived in.
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LONDON -- Britain’s Ministry of Defense said Russia’s armed forces are seeking to respond to mounting losses by boosting troop numbers with personnel who had been discharged from military service since 2012.
In an intelligence update on Twitter, the ministry also said Sunday that the Russian military’s efforts to “generate more fighting power” also include trying to recruit from Trans-Dniester, a breakaway region in Moldova that borders Ukraine.
Russia maintains some 1,500 troops in the region, which is not internationally recognized.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told The Associated Press on Saturday that he is committed to seeking peace despite Russian attacks on civilians that have stunned the world.
He said no one wants to negotiate with people who tortured their nation — “as a man, as a father, I understand this very well.” But he said “we don’t want to lose opportunities, if we have them, for a diplomatic solution.”
Zelenskyy said he’s confident Ukrainians would accept peace despite the horrors they have witnessed in the war. But meanwhile, Russian troops are regrouping for an expected surge in fighting in eastern Ukraine, including the besieged port city of Mariupol that Ukrainian defenders are battling to retain.
So Zelenskyy renewed his plea for countries to send more weapons. He says they have to fight for life -- not “for dust when there is nothing and no people. That’s why it is important to stop this war.”
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KYIV, Ukraine — U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, promising so much support that his nation might never be bullied again.
Johnson’s surprise visit included a pledge of 120 armored vehicles and new anti-ship missile systems, part of another 100 million pounds ($130 million) of high-grade military equipment. Johnson also confirmed an additional $500 million in World Bank lending, taking Britain’s total loan guarantee up to $1 billion.
Johnson said Ukraine defied the odds pushing Russian forces “from the gates of Kyiv, achieving the greatest feat of arms of the 21st century.″
Britain and its partners “are going to ratchet up the economic pressure ... not just freezing assets in banks and sanctioning oligarchs but moving away from use of Russian hydrocarbons,” he said.
Johnson also described a vision for a future Ukraine so fortified and protected by the equipment, technology and know-how of Britain and its partners that it can never be threatened in the same way again. In the meantime, Johnson said, “there is a huge amount to do to make sure that Ukraine is successful, that Ukraine wins and that Putin must fail.”
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WASHINGTON — A U.S. House Oversight and Reform Committee panel is examining why thousands of books, predominantly written by marginalized authors, have been banned from public schools and the impact of those actions on students and teachers.
“Most books being targeted for censorship are books that introduce ideas about diversity or our common humanity, books that teach children to recognize and respect humanity in one another,” the chair of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Rep. Jamie Raskin, said.
Raskin, a Maryland Democrat, cited a new report by PEN America — an organization that advocates for the protection of free speech — that found from July 2021 to the end of March this year, more than 1,500 books were banned in 86 school districts in 26 states.
The report found that of the banned books, 467 — or 41% — contained main or secondary characters of color; 247, or 22%, addressed racism; and 379, or 33%, of books contained LGBTQ themes.
Raskin held up a children’s book that administrators have tried to remove from school libraries. The book was written by Ruby Bridges, a civil rights icon who was the first black child to desegregate an all-white Louisiana school. Bridges, who was 6 years old at the time, was a witness at the hearing.
“The truth is that rarely do children of color or immigrants see themselves in these textbooks we are forced to use,” Bridges said. “I write because I want them to understand the contributions their ancestors have made to our great country, whether that contribution was made as slaves or volunteers.”
Her book, “This Is Your Time,” is being reviewed for possible removal in a school district in Texas. Books written about her story have been banned in classrooms in Pennsylvania.
The hearing began with testimony from several high school students.
Olivia Pituch and Christina Ellis, of York, Penn., said it is important for students to see books written by authors who are people of color, LGBTQ, black and indigenous, and with characters from marginalized groups.
Pituch, who identifies with the LGBTQ community, said that if she had been able to have access to books with queer representation, she would have “been able to embrace and love myself a lot earlier on.”
“I deserve to walk into my school library and find a book with someone like me,” she said.
Ellis, who is black, said that books that center on characters who are people of color also benefit white students, so those students are educated about different cultures.
She talked about how growing up, classmates would make fun of the Caribbean food she brought from home and how her classmates and sometimes teachers would touch her hair.
“Books that highlight our differences, and that teach others how to address diversity, are crucial,” she said. “Books can help kids educate themselves on various cultures and ways of life.”
Mindy Freeman, a parent from Pennsylvania, said a book called “George (Now Melissa)” was able to help her daughter, in fourth grade at the time, understand what she was going through as a transgender girl. Freeman said her daughter’s access to an age-appropriate book provided her the support and visibility she needed.
“No book made my child become transgender any more than a book could have turned her eyes from brown to blue,” Freedman said.
Republicans on the panel, Reps. Jim Jordan of Ohio and Andy Biggs of Arizona, focused on freedom of speech on college campuses, and argued that these places were not welcoming to conservatives.
This week, Georgia lawmakers approved legislation to expand free-speech areas campuswide at the state’s public colleges. If the governor signs the bill, the limited free-speech zones will be a thing of the past.
Biggs asked the Republican witness, Jonathan Pidluzny, what action should be taken so that conservatives are not barred from speaking on college campuses. Pidluzny is the vice president of academic affairs for the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, which is an organization that supports free speech across universities.
“We need to learn to tolerate the speech we abhor,” Pidluzny said.
Two Republicans, Reps. Byron Donalds of Florida and ranking member Nancy Mace of South Carolina, asked witnesses about district decisions about school curriculum and school administrators’ decisions to ban books.
“Taxpayers should have the ability to review that material because they pay for it,” Donalds said.
He, along with Mace, argued that there were other ways that students could get books, such as buying them or going to a public library.
“They can get a book from a lot of different places,” Mace said. “Is there anything that prevents a kid from going to a public library?”
Two of the witnesses, Samantha Hull, a librarian from Lancaster County, Penn., and Jessica Berg, a teacher from Loudoun County, Va., said that not every student has the financial means to buy books or has adequate access to transportation to visit public libraries to read books where they see themselves represented.
Berg said that visceral attacks on education from Republicans almost caused her to quit her job. She said she has received death threats from members of her own community as well as continued questioning of her expertise.
“Books … offer a mirror to readers so they can see themselves reflected in some way, be it their gender, race, culture, identity or experience, and it makes them feel less alone in the world,” she said. “When I think about the books frequently being challenged, the only connection I see between them is that they are the books that give voice to the most marginalized in our society.”
Mace agreed that history, especially “problematic chapters in our history,” should be taught in schools, but said books dealing with adult topics expose young kids to inappropriate topics.
“We should be teaching critical thinking skills,” Mace said, adding that she’s disturbed by reports of colleges “stifling speech to coddle young adults.”
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Florida Democrat, held up a graphic novel about the Holocaust that was the latest book to be banned in Tennessee classrooms, “Maus.” She said with the rise in white nationalism, antisemitism and racism, books like “Maus” are now more important than ever.
“We know that bigotry is learned,” Wasserman Schultz said, adding that “we also know it can be unlearned.”
She asked Hall what removing books like “Maus” and ones that have diverse characters does to students.
“It’s my opinion when books are removed … students are erased,” Hall said. “They feel their identities are not valued in the school and outside the school.”
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., did not ask any of the witnesses questions but expressed the fear of discrimination her two Muslim sons might face growing up.
“Our children, they just simply want to exist as they are,” she said.
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MATCHDAY: Rayo Vallecano aims to end 11-match winless streak
A look at what´s happening in European soccer on Monday:
SPAIN
Rayo Vallecano hosts Valencia in the Spanish league looking to end an 11-match winless streak that marks its worst run in the competition since 2003. Its last victory was at last-place Alavés in December and it has lost six of its last eight league games. Ninth-place Valencia is unbeaten in five league matches, with three wins. Rayo is 13th, five points from the relegation zone.
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Sampdoria is in need of a win at Bologna to move further away from the relegation zone in Serie A. Samp has lost four of its last five matches and is seven points above the bottom three. Bologna is on a five-match winless run but will be buoyed by last weekend´s 0-0 draw against Serie A leader AC Milan.
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Motorcycling-Bastianini wins Austin GP, Marquez rallies to finish sixth
AUSTIN, Texas, April 10 (Reuters) - Gresini Racing's Enea Bastianini claimed his second MotoGP win of the season at the Grand Prix of the Americas on Sunday to move top of the championship, while the returning Marc Marquez stormed back to finish sixth after dropping to last place.
Bastianini, 24, breezed past long-time race leader and fellow Ducati rider Jack Miller with five laps remaining at the Circuit of the Americas to add victory on the Texas track to his maiden triumph at the season-opener in Qatar.
Miller claimed his first podium of the year with a third-place finish after Suzuki rider Alex Rins, who won in Austin three years ago, battled through to second on the final lap.
"It's great to win here, it's a fantastic track with great people," Bastianini said after the win, which was also the second one of his MotoGP career.
"Miller set a great pace in the first part of the race, and I was just hanging on. Once I came under pressure from Rins I decided to push, which motivated me to find the extra pace needed to take victory. Now it is time to eat some hamburgers."
Honda's six-time MotoGP champion Marquez started in ninth and slipped to the back of the grid after a sluggish start but the Spaniard staged a stunning comeback to power his way into the top 10.
Marquez, who had previously won seven times in eight visits to Texas, had missed the last two races after being diagnosed with double vision following a crash in Indonesia in February.
The 29-year-old prevailed in the battle for sixth place with world champion Fabio Quartararo of Yamaha and finished behind Francesco Bagnaia, who could only manage fifth on his Ducati after starting from the front row.
Rins' team mate Joan Mir took fourth while polesitter Jorge Martin, who led a Ducati quintet in qualifying, lost out to Miller at turn one and the two traded places but the Spaniard faded later in the race and had to settle for eighth.
The MotoGP season resumes with the European leg, starting at the Algarve Grand Prix in Portugal on April 24. (Reporting by Hritika Sharma in Bengaluru; Editing by Ken Ferris)
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Mexican president tests political muscle with referendum on his future
By Dave Graham
MEXICO CITY, April 10 (Reuters) - Mexicans on Sunday voted on whether their president should stay in office, in an unprecedented referendum he argues is vital to confirm his democratic mandate but which the opposition casts as a costly distraction from the country's real problems.
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, a pugnacious leftist who has governed since December 2018, is the architect of the first so-called recall referendum in modern Mexico, and critics and supporters alike expect him to win easily.
The vote has fueled speculation it could open the door to extending presidential term limits in a country where the head of state is allowed to serve only a single six-year period.
Lopez Obrador denies he wants to extend his term, but he has used the referendum to fire up supporters and pan the opposition, many of whose leaders have encouraged Mexicans to ignore the vote as a propaganda exercise for the president.
Opinion polls suggest turnout is likely to fall short of the 40% threshold required to make the ballot binding, although a steady flow of voters entered polling stations in Mexico City on Sunday and videos posted on social media showed officials in the president's party working hard to get the vote out.
"Democracy has to become a habit in Mexico," the president told a crowd after he left a voting booth, "so that no one forgets that the people are the ones who govern."
Lopez Obrador has said he will respect the result regardless of turnout for the plebiscite, which is also a test of his strength ahead of gubernatorial elections in June.
He has fallen short of campaign pledges to bring down violent crime and lift the economy, unsettling investors by trying to renegotiate contracts issued by past governments and tightening state control of natural resources and energy.
But his successful roll-out of welfare programs and relentless daily depiction of a political narrative in which he stars as a morally upright defender of the poor against a corrupt, wealthy elite has helped buttress his popularity.
Many Mexicans still regard the folksy Lopez Obrador as a welcome departure from previous leaders often seen as aloof from the broader population in a society that remains highly unequal.
"I want the president to continue in power," Guillermina Gomez said after voting in the central state of Tlaxcala.
The 60-year-old homemaker said the president's welfare programs had allowed her grandchildren to enroll in high school, something that had been impossible for her own children due to her household's meager income.
"Thanks to him we've received benefits that no one else has given us," she said.
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Costing millions of dollars and heavily publicized in the capital, the referendum asks Mexicans if Lopez Obrador's mandate should be revoked "due to loss of trust," or whether he should conclude his term as scheduled on Sept. 30, 2024.
Two-thirds of Mexicans surveyed in a poll by newspaper El Financiero earlier this month said they wanted him to stay on.
Still, Maribel Rosas, 36, who voted for Lopez Obrador to become president, said she had cast a vote for him to be removed from office on Sunday, arguing that he was failing to help the middle class and encouraging social polarization.
"This division isn't going to get us anywhere," said Rosas, a Mexico City resident who works in advertising.
The president has accused the National Electoral Institute of trying to stymie the referendum, which it denies. He has indicated that he will blame it if voting is tepid.
Lopez Obrador was elected by a landslide in 2018, winning more than 30 million votes, easily the biggest total in Mexican history. The closer the turnout gets to that number, the more successful the referendum will be deemed, analysts say.
Polls are open between 8 a.m. (1300 GMT) and 6 p.m. local time (2300 GMT). Electoral authorities are due to publish a preliminary estimate of the result in the evening. (Reporting by Dave Graham; Additional reporting by Lizbeth Diaz and Diego Ore; Editing by Chizu Nomiyama and Mark Porter)
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Residents want govt. to hold consultation on road work
Despite NGT stay order, concerns persist over environmental impact of the project
Residents of Madagadipet and Thiruvandarkoil want the territorial administration to hold an immediate consultation with them before taking any decision on the road work being carried out on the Villupuram-Puducherry stretch as part of the East Coast Road project connecting Chennai to Nagapattinam and further providing a link to Rameswaram, Thoothukudi and Kanniyakumari.
Work on expanding the stretch near Madagadipet on the Villupuram-Puducherry Road, which began at the end of last year, was stopped a month ago after residents secured a stay order from the National Green Tribunal, citing the severe environmental damage the road expansion work would cause in their locality.
The tribunal, in its order on February, 23, 2022, had directed the National Highways (NH) to maintain status quo on felling trees and disturbing waterbodies. The tribunal had also asked the NH to slightly alter the alignment of the road so that the waterbodies and trees are not affected due to the project.
T. P. Prakash, a resident of Kalitheerthalkuppam and a member of the Communist Party of India, who filed the case in the NGT, said the government was supposed to hold a consultation with the farmers of the region before negotiating with NH on the re-alignment of the road.
“The farmers are really concerned as there is complete secrecy regarding the project. We are not against the expansion of the road, but are only concerned about the ecological damage the development could bring to our land. Before the commencement of the project, a gram sabha was convened and the Commissioner of Mannadipet gave us an assurance that we will be consulted. But days after the gram sabha, the project commenced without taking our views into consideration,” he said.
According to K. Gopalakrishnan, a farmer in Thiruvandarkoil, the alignment of the road was such that it would have led to the complete destruction of around 684 palm trees on the bund of Thirubhuvanai tank. These trees are deep-rooted and are helpful in protecting groundwater in the region, he added.
Mr. Prakash said the expansion of the road, if undertaken as per the original plan, would eat away half of the French Canal adjacent to Panchanthisvara temple, which is a declared national monument under the Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1958. “There are several re-charging canals built by the French in the area. These waterbodies are vital to the farming needs of several villages in the area. At least 24 villages are dependent on these waterbodies for irrigation as well as drinking water. Any threat to the canals will have a devastating impact on the region,” Mr. Gopalakrishnan said.
“It is because of the tribunal’s order that we could save the palm trees and the canal. But still, there is a threat to the trees and the canal as there have been attempts to restart the work even after the order. We have filed a complaint with the Superintendent of Police. The silence of the revenue authorities baffles us, though they had acknowledged the damage the project would bring to the area. If they hold discussions with the farmers and propose a new alignment, things could be settled amicably. We have been approaching the revenue authorities and urging them to hold talks with us, but to no avail,” Mr. Prakash said.
Former Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests, P. Devaraj, said the palm trees were environmentally and economically important to the rural population. “The root of the tree is a good soil binder, and it protects waterbodies from soil erosion. The Tamil Nadu government has set up a palm products board to boost the rural economy. It has been declared as a State tree by Tamil Nadu. That itself shows the significance of palm trees and the need to protect them,” he added.
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Twins first. Byron Buxton homers to left field. Carlos Correa called out on strikes. Jorge Polanco singles to left field. Gio Urshela singles to left field. Jorge Polanco to second. Miguel Sano lines out to deep left field to Jesse Winker. Alex Kirilloff reaches on error. Gio Urshela to second. Jorge Polanco to third. Fielding error by Adam Frazier. Gary Sanchez homers to left field. Alex Kirilloff scores. Gio Urshela scores. Jorge Polanco scores. Ryan Jeffers singles to right center field. Max Kepler grounds out to second base, Adam Frazier to Ty France.
5 runs, 5 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Twins 5, Mariners 0.
Twins second. Byron Buxton homers to left field. Carlos Correa grounds out to shallow infield, Adam Frazier to Ty France. Jorge Polanco pops out to shallow infield to Adam Frazier. Gio Urshela walks. Miguel Sano walks. Gio Urshela to second. Alex Kirilloff grounds out to second base to Ty France.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Twins 6, Mariners 0.
Mariners third. J.P. Crawford doubles to deep right field. Luis Torrens walks. Adam Frazier singles to shallow center field. Luis Torrens to second. J.P. Crawford scores. Ty France strikes out on a foul tip. Jesse Winker flies out to center field to Byron Buxton. Mitch Haniger homers to left field. Adam Frazier scores. Luis Torrens scores. Jarred Kelenic strikes out swinging.
4 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 6, Mariners 4.
Twins third. Gary Sanchez strikes out swinging. Ryan Jeffers called out on strikes. Max Kepler homers to right field. Byron Buxton flies out to left center field to Jesse Winker.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 7, Mariners 4.
Twins fourth. Carlos Correa lines out to deep left field to Jesse Winker. Jorge Polanco homers to right field. Gio Urshela strikes out swinging. Miguel Sano called out on strikes.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 8, Mariners 4.
Twins sixth. Max Kepler grounds out to first base, Ty France to Erik Swanson. Byron Buxton strikes out swinging. Carlos Correa homers to left field. Jorge Polanco grounds out to first base, Ty France to Yohan Ramirez.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Twins 9, Mariners 4.
Twins seventh. Gio Urshela walks. Miguel Sano pops out to Ty France. Alex Kirilloff strikes out swinging. Gary Sanchez doubles to deep right center field. Gio Urshela scores. Ryan Jeffers flies out to shallow left field to J.P. Crawford.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Twins 10, Mariners 4.
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'My wife's suicide broke my heart. Only the ice gives me peace': Iceman Wim Hof has become a global star thanks to his extreme feats of endurance but as he reveals he owes his obsession to that tragedy that almost destroyed him
Wim Hof sounds like a man with a death wish. How else to explain his history of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in just shorts and sandals, running a half-marathon above the Arctic Circle barefoot, or going swimming in water so cold his corneas froze?
The 62-year-old grandfather, who goes by the nickname The Iceman, says the opposite is true. His wish is to live, 'to really live', he tells me.
He performs the splits on our Zoom call to illustrate how much verve you end up with, in your 60s, if you follow his methods. Crikey. His shorts today are very short. Where to look?!
Afterwards, he beams into the camera, all beard and beany hat ('my wife loves me in my beany hat'). Bear Grylls looks like a staid marketing executive compared with this guy.
Hof is an extreme endurance enthusiast whose antics emerging himself in ice have won him 26 Guinness World Records. He is also into breathing techniques, yoga, extreme balancing and motivational speaking, and has wrapped this all up into the highly marketable Wim Hof Method.
Wim Hof sounds like a man with a death wish. How else to explain his history of climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in just shorts and sandals, running a half-marathon above the Arctic Circle barefoot, or going swimming in water so cold his corneas froze?
With millions of devoted followers, he is something of a god in Hollywood, where his fans include Oprah Winfrey, Gwyneth Paltrow and Matt Damon. Joseph Fiennes is possibly sitting in an ice-bath at this very moment, in training to play him in a forthcoming biopic.
Tomorrow, the Wim Hof Method arrives in the UK with a prime-time BBC show, Freeze The Fear With Wim Hof, where he plunges celebrities including Alfie Boe, Gabby Logan and Tamzin Outhwaite into his world. A world which was once deemed perfectly nuts, he admits.
'I was this crazy person who did crazy things,' he beams. 'But just today a big company asked me to fly to England to give a one-hour talk, and they said they will pay me 50,000 Euros for it. For one hour! Twelve years ago I was making seven Euros an hour. I am not crazy — the world is crazy!'
Wim first felt compelled to step into icy water when he was 17, and walking across a park in his native Amsterdam. There was a layer of ice across it, and driven by 'what if?', he just stripped off and stepped in. There was no going back.
'It took my breath away but afterwards I felt this immediate sense of calm,' he says. Devotees of wild swimming will possibly recognise that feeling, but Wim has taken things to another level.
On his website, he says it was the death of his first wife in 1995 that caused him to recognise the link between cold swimming and therapy. The short story is that he found his grief could only be managed by plunging himself into ice. Pictured: His late wife Olaya
He has taken an icy swim pretty much every day since and has encouraged his children to do the same (a super cold shower is apparently the way to start the day in the Hof household).
He is convinced his methods can cure all manner of physical and mental ills by lowering the heart rate, reducing inflammation in the body and making us all . . . well, a little bit superhuman, like him.
To say he is driven is an understatement. But driven by what?
On his website, he says it was the death of his first wife in 1995 that caused him to recognise the link between cold swimming and therapy. The short story is that he found his grief could only be managed by plunging himself into ice.
The longer story — which he relates in full for the first time today — is heartbreaking, a tale of the limits of human endurance.
His wife Olaya, whom he met when he was just 22, was 'the love of my life'.
Celebration: Wim Hof with his new grandchild, Kai, his son Enahm and family
During the early days of their marriage, she suffered from what he thought was mild depression. By the time their four children had arrived, she had been diagnosed with schizophrenia. In 1995, when their children were aged from seven to 12, she took her own life by leaping from the eighth floor of a building. It almost killed him, too.
'Afterwards I did not know what to do with my grief. People would say 'my condolences'. What do I do with that?' he bellows.
'My heart was broken. It is a physical thing as much as a mental thing. The only thing that gave me peace was the cold. Cold, hard nature is the cure, I am convinced of it. It allows us to live, and to handle our grief.'
Now — armed with the science and the experience — he believes that his wife, too, could have been saved, had he 'had the tools then'.
'I didn't know all this then, so I couldn't save her, but I could have. I could have made an intervention,' he says. 'Now, I do work with people who have mental illness. I have helped people who are having suicidal thoughts. My wife's death inspired this, and it is her legacy.'
He met Olaya, whose full name was Marivelle-Maria, in 1982 when he was living a carefree, hippy-style life in a squat in Amsterdam.
Originally from Pamplona in Spain, she had just finished her studies and loved his bohemian kookiness; he thought she was the most amazing woman he'd ever met. 'I called her my butterfly,' he says. 'She was beautiful, she could talk to anyone.'
The pair had a connection that transcended anything he had experienced before. 'We slept together for a year and we did not have sex,' he says. Why not? He shrugs, expansively. 'We did not need it. We had such a strong emotional connection. We were as one.'
Pictured: Wim Hof with Owain-Wyn Evans and Dianne Buswell in Freeze The Fear
She left, though, to go travelling. 'Then I got a letter from her — she wanted to come back.'
When she did, 'we slept together, four times in four months'. His eyes cloud. 'I think I saw a shadow in her then.'
Like her butterfly namesake, Olaya flitted away from him again, leaving him again to do more travelling.
'I thought it was over, but she was pregnant. When I got the message, I went to Pamplona and her father looked me in the eye — the most penetrating look I've ever had. I said: 'I love your daughter.' And that was it.'
They got married and started their family, having four children — Enahm, Isa, Laura and Michael — over the next six years.
The family were living in an apartment by this point, which meant compromising on his bohemian lifestyle. He took a series of jobs — from tour guide to postman — to pay the bills.
Yet by the time their family was complete there were serious problems. What he thought were depressive tendencies in his wife were becoming something else.
He wonders if the stress on the body that pregnancy exerts also affected her mind. 'The hormonal balance can affect the dopamine and serotonin. She wanted a family as much as I did. Our children were beautiful. They were blessings. But two years after the last one, everything changed.
'It was gradual at first. She would have these down periods, followed by up ones. She would be the perfect mother for weeks, months, then she would just lie in bed and not get up. Her behaviour became more erratic.'
It sounds like a marriage in crisis. He was still living his bohemian dream — he wanted to take his children swimming and embracing the outdoors ('I was the playful one') — but this was no longer what Olaya wanted.
'That side she loved of me, she wanted to change. She wanted me to be more . . . normal and conventional'.
Holly Willoughby with Lee Mack for Freeze The Fear, Wim Hof's television programme
Is it true that she hated the deep water exercises of which he was so fond? 'Yes, exactly,' he says. 'I was an outlier when we met and she liked that, and she did them to a point, but when you have been with someone for a long time, and you have children, you want something else.
'She would say: 'I don't want to do these strange exercises. I don't want to go into the cold, doing this breathing. Can't you be normal?'
He says he was the main carer for the four children long before Olaya died. 'They lost her before they lost her,' he nods. He says she would go to stay with her parents in Spain for lengthy periods.
'But she always loved her children. She loved her children to death, literally.'
For Olaya was, he admits, a danger to her children, and to herself. Having eventually received a diagnosis of schizophrenia, there were appointments with psychiatrists. Pills were administered.
He is scathing of all this; angry even. 'The pills, the medication, the injections. They not only didn't help. They made it worse. They said she had seven personalities.' He is almost crying by this point. He wishes he had taken all seven of those personalities and held them under water, to cure her.
'If I'd known then what I know now, I could have done something. But I was powerless. I felt completely alone. We didn't know as much about mental illness then as we do now.'
I ask him about his lowest point and he braces, as if stepping into the ice. 'Once, she was behind our son, with a knife,' he admits. 'My son escaped. He ran away. She was saying he had to die to live.'
The voices were telling her to kill her own children? He nods. 'She thought by throwing them from the flat down to the ground, she would save their sprits, their beings. She loved them.'
Did she hurt you, too? 'She didn't hurt me, no. There were arguments. I would say 'this cannot go on' and be greeted with apathy.'
They lurched between apathy and violence, however. 'You never knew what was coming, or when,' he says. 'It would be quiet, normal, for weeks, then it would come out of the blue. She did hurt herself. She cut herself in the throat.' He makes a violent stabbing motion. 'She cut her wrists, her arms. I had to hide all the knives.'
Olaya was staying with her parents in Spain on that fateful night in 1995 when she eventually took her own life, aged just 35, having kissed her children goodbye only moments before.
It's unclear as to whether they were still together at this point. He says they were, 'although she had said she wanted a divorce, but I think that was one of her personalities telling her to say goodbye, because she always came back'.
Until she didn't.
And Olaya's legacy is, it seems, this extraordinary empire which is partly about self-improvement, partly about self-preservation. The fact that it was his eldest son, Enahm, who encouraged Wim to pursue his hobby as a business is interesting. Wim says his children think of his work as a constant 'tribute to their mother'
He was leading a tour party when he received a message to call his wife's family in Spain urgently. She had leapt to her death at 2am, on the night after one of the town's famous bull-running festivals.
Even though he had lived with this possibility for a long time, it was still a 'deep shock'.
'I went, that same day, to Pamplona. I could not believe it. Your mind goes 'the children, the children', like you are in a fire and there is an adult in danger, you still think 'the children'.
'I was in the blackest place you can be. It was dark. Black. It's as if someone has hit you and everything has stopped.
'I went to the morgue with her father. And there she was. But the strange thing is, she looked peaceful. I saw peace in her face. All that terror that I'd seen before had gone. In a way, you realise that person is better off in this state, because she is not any more in terror.' He pauses. 'She was beautiful, inside and out.'
And Olaya's legacy is, it seems, this extraordinary empire which is partly about self-improvement, partly about self-preservation. The fact that it was his eldest son, Enahm, who encouraged Wim to pursue his hobby as a business is interesting. Wim says his children think of his work as a constant 'tribute to their mother'.
'I'm 62 and I am more fit than a youngster,' he says. 'And anyone can do this, I tell you. This is for health, physical and mental'
One daughter has also trained in his methods, as has his second wife, the mother of his youngest child, a four-year-old son. He now has six children in total. There was another relationship between his two marriages, but he has not seen the son from that for 12 years.
'There is bitterness there,' he says, wincing a little at another of life's fails.
In the past few weeks he has welcomed his first grandchild, a baby boy called Kai, 'which means sea'. So how soon will Kai be having icy swims?
'Well, my youngest child is now four and when he was one year old, when he could barely walk, he was walking over the ice on the lawn with me, barefoot. And he loved it, and it will strengthen his immune system, strengthen everything. It's what I am all about.'
Though intrigued cardiologists are carrying out a raft of tests on Hof — and his identical twin brother for comparison — his methods remain contentious. Four people died in 2015 and 2016, with their relatives blaming his methods, while his critics says he overstates the physical benefits.
That is he now moving into the prime-time 'entertainment' world just muddies the icy waters further, surely? He disagrees, raising his arms, fists clenched, to show off his muscles. He will spend his 63rd birthday, next week, in a vat of ice, staying there for 63 minutes.
'I'm 62 and I am more fit than a youngster,' he says. 'And anyone can do this, I tell you. This is for health, physical and mental.'
His late wife would agree, he is sure. 'She is still watching over us. I think she is our guardian angel. This is her legacy. All this is because of her.'
- Freeze The Fear With Wim Hof, tomorrow, BBC One, 9pm.
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Study: How often you wash your dog's bowl can affect your health, too
How we feed our pets, store their food and wash their dishes can have negative health consequences if not done properly — for both humans and animals.
There have been multiple outbreaks of illnesses among humans after exposure to E. coli- and salmonella-contaminated dog food, which has been more likely in commercial and homemade raw food diets. These diets typically involve the need to prep pets' foods in the kitchen, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal PLOS ONE.
But guidelines for how owners should safely handle pet food and dishes is limited, and their effectiveness is unclear, so the authors of the new study investigated dog owners' feeding habits and analyzed the impact of U.S. Food and Drug Administration hygiene protocols on dog food dish contamination.
During casual conversations among veterinary nutritionists, "we realized that, when it came to our own pets, we all had different pet food storage and hygiene practices," said Emily Luisana, a coauthor of the study and small animal veterinary nutritionist. "Once we realized that (FDA) recommendations were relatively unknown even among professionals, we wanted to see what other pet owners were doing."
Luisana is on the veterinary advisory board for Tailored, a pet nutrition expert-led dog food company. Caitlyn Getty, another coauthor of the study, is the scientific affairs veterinarian for NomNomNow Inc., a company focused on pet gut health and suitable food. Neither company funded this study, and the authors didn't report any competing interests. The study's focus is on owners' handling of any dog food, not the food brands themselves.
Awareness vs. action
The researchers found 4.7% of 417 surveyed dog owners were aware of the FDA's pet food handling and dish hygiene guidelines — 43% of participants stored dog food within 5 feet of human food, 34% washed their hands after feeding and 33% prepared their dog food on prep surfaces intended for human use.
Fifty owners (of 68 dogs total) participated in a roughly eight-day bowl contamination experiment. The authors swabbed the bowls for bacterial populations, which are known as aerobic plate counts, then split owners into three groups: Group A followed the FDA's tips, which included washing their hands before and after handling pet food, not using the bowl to scoop food, washing the bowl and scooping utensils with soap and hot water after use, discarding uneaten food in a designated manner, and storing dry pet food in its original bag.
Group B had to follow FDA food handling tips for both pets and humans, which also required handwashing for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water; scraping food off dishes before washing; washing dishes with soap and water hotter than 160 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 30 seconds, drying thoroughly with a clean towel, or using a National Sanitation Foundation-certified dishwasher for washing and drying.
Group C wasn't given any instructions but was told when the second swabbing would happen.
The practices followed by groups A and B led to significant decreases in food dish contamination, compared with Group C, the study found. Dishes washed with hot water or a dishwasher had a decrease of 1.5 units on the contamination scale compared with those washed with cold or lukewarm water. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "cleaning and sanitization guidelines for human dishes are based on achieving a 5-log reduction in bacterial counts," the authors wrote. A 1.5-log reduction is equal to a 90% to 99% reduction in microorganisms; a 5-log reduction means 99.999% of microorganisms have been killed.
The contamination of the bowls in Group C increased between swabbings. None of the Group C owners had washed their dogs' bowls within the eight or so days since the authors collected the first bacterial sample, "even though they were made aware that FDA guidelines existed and the bowl would be sampled again," Luisana said.
"This shows that bringing awareness of the current recommendations is not sufficient in itself," she added.
Lowering contamination risk
The authors said they think this education is especially important for vulnerable populations, such as people who are immunocompromised.
Pet food dishes have ranked highly among most contaminated household objects, sometimes even having bacterial loads close to those of toilets, according to studies published over the past 15 years.
However, 20% of people from groups A and B in the current study said they were likely to follow hygiene instructions long term, and even fewer — 8% — said they were likely to follow all given guidelines.
"Our study shows that pet owners look to their veterinarian, pet food store and pet food manufacturers for information about pet food storage and hygiene guidelines," Luisana said. Pet food companies studying their foods in both laboratory conditions and household settings, then giving storage and handling recommendations on labels or websites, would be a strong start, she added.
Further studies on implications are needed, but Luisana said she hopes pet owners and vets use this study's findings to consider the impact feeding hygiene could have on pets' health and happiness, immunocompromised people and zoonotic diseases, those spread between animals and people.
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As Sunday draws to a close in Kyiv and in Moscow, here are the key developments of the day:
A new Russian general has been tapped to take over the faltering invasion of Ukraine, a U.S. official has told NPR. Alexander Dvornikov, 60, was previously in charge of the southern section of the war. It comes as Russia is expected to open a new offensive in the country's east after pulling forces out of the Kyiv region.
A large military convoy that stretched at least eight miles was seen traveling through northeastern Ukraine. The imagery collected by the company Maxar Technologies on Friday shows hundreds of military vehicles. A researcher with the Institute for the Study of War says the convoy consists of Russian forces.
Ukraine's top prosecutor says she's uncovered 5,600 cases of alleged war crimes and has a list of 500 suspects. In an interview with Sky News, Iryna Venediktova said authorities had ample evidence to back up their claims. "Almost every region in Ukraine was bombed," she said. "We have a lot of concrete facts in every region, in every city."
NATO is planning to shore up the military might along its eastern flank to guard against any future Russian aggression. Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced the move in an interview with the Telegraph. The current small "tripwire" military presence will be replaced with a force strong enough to repel a Russian invasion.
The U.K. says Russia, prompted by "mounting losses," is looking to add to the ranks of its military with people discharged from military service since 2012. The British Ministry of Defence also claims Moscow is attempting to recruit fighters from the "unrecognised Transnistria region of Moldova."
In-depth
This is what the devastated Ukrainian town of Borodyanka looks like after Russian troops withdrew.
From Nuremberg to Darfur, history has seen some war criminals brought to trial.
Some Ukrainian families with ties to the U.S. are still struggling to reach the country as they flee the violence at home.
Earlier developments
You can read more news from Sunday here, as well as more in-depth reporting and daily recaps here. Also, listen and subscribe to NPR's State of Ukraine podcast for updates throughout the day.
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We don’t need more unity.
Apologies to Sean Penn, who last week made an earnest case for that virtue in an appearance with — of all people — Sean Hannity on Fox “News.” The actor was discussing “what I experienced emotionally” in Ukraine, where he had been filming a documentary when Russia invaded.
“We all talk about how divided things are here,” he said, “but when you step into a country of such incredible unity, you realize what we’ve all been missing.”
It’s a seductive argument. Penn is hardly alone in sensing that something important has gone missing from America. And when you consider the besieged people of Ukraine, all pulling together, striking as a single fist against a common foe, it’s natural to identify the missing thing as unity.
But what we are seeing in Ukraine is the predictable byproduct of an immediate existential threat. Take away the threat and the unity will go with it. This is not to demean the stubborn, inspiring heroism of the Ukrainian people. It is only to say that it reflects the exigency of the crisis — not some essential nobility of character that this country lacks. If you doubt that, recall how unified Americans were after September 11 and December 7. Then recall how quickly we returned to our bickersome ways.
So, the view from this pew is that what has gone missing from this country is not some idealized unity. Rather, it is something more profound. We no longer share a narrative. We no longer have a common thread.
A poll released last week by Economist/YouGov testifies eloquently to this. The survey, which asked 1,500 Americans which news organizations they trust the most, came back with a truly stunning result:
Republicans trust almost nothing.
Even Fox is trusted only by a bare majority (53%). And the rankings go downhill from there.
PBS? Twenty percent.
The Washington Post? Sixteen percent.
CNN? Eleven percent.
It turns out The Wall Street Journal, widely considered the most reputable conservative-leaning news organization in the country, is trusted by more Democrats (52%) than Republicans (27%).
On its website, YouGovAmerica represents these results with a graphic of dots on a grid. It’s a simple illustration, but the gaping distances between red dots and blue ones makes for an arresting visual. It’s a map of national dysfunction, of a people pulling away from themselves.
So no, unity is not the problem. Let some international enemy bomb these shores and you’ll have all the unity you can stand.
What Americans have lost — to be painfully accurate, what Republicans have trashed in pursuit of power — is the willingness and ability to share a common national identity. The average Republican trusts almost no mainstream source of information. As a result, Americans no longer proceed from the same baseline assumptions, are no longer driven by the same national aspirations, no longer understand the meaning and mission of their country in the same way.
That’s the state of this union. America is a nation in stasis, getting nowhere because it is simultaneously being pulled in opposite directions toward fundamentally different visions. The need to fix this — better education in civics, history, critical thinking and media literacy along with improved policing of social media — could hardly be more urgent. After all, if you pull a thing in different directions at the same time, it can’t move.
But it can break.
Leonard Pitts Jr. is a columnist for the Miami Herald. Email him at lpitts@miamiherald.com.
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Great sex, ignore the mutton naysayers, don't be sniffy at cosmetic 'tweakments': former Cosmo editor Linda Kelsey reveals her rules for staying sassy and stylish at 70
- Linda Kelsey shares advice for staying stylish and in control at the age of 70
- The former editor of Cosmopolitan says 'retirement is not the right word'
- She explains shopping in Zara is fine and that you're not too old for tweakments
A big birthday is approaching, and I find myself in a reflective mood. I can recall my 20s through to my 40s as if they were yesterday.
The speed of time is hard to comprehend. As a journalist in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, I worked on glossy magazines which both chronicled and contributed to the huge strides women were making in their lives. It was that glorious — if, with hindsight, naive — era in which women were first told that they could Have It All.
The magazines I edited, Cosmopolitan and, later, she, were read by women hungry for advice on how to make the most of new freedoms.
Ex editor of Cosmopolitan Linda Kelsey (pictured) contemplates turning 70 and shares advice for staying stylish and making new friends
In their 20s and 30s, they wanted to know how to improve relationships and boost their careers; how to break the confines of domestic roles and stereotypes which their mothers had never been able to cast off.
When I was 36, I had my beloved son. In a flash, he’s about to turn 34. With his birth, the realities of that frantic juggle of motherhood and work and marriage hit home, and again my magazines were there to support and advise other women going into their 40s with hands fuller than ever.
At 70, will we Have-It-All Cosmo girls now become little old ladies? Or, on the contrary, should we strive to stay forever young?
The truth is, my pioneering generation has always gone its own way. Today, I feel more strongly than ever that we must do as we please with our final few decades.
So no, I’m not going to spend my 70s in denial, shaving years off my age when people ask, staving off the wrinkles with secret nips and tucks. I’m going continue to live life as fully as I can, for as long as I can, while accepting both the inevitable passage of time and that old is what I am.
I’ll also be taking inspiration from the feisty, still-fun-loving, engaged and productive seventysomethings I see around me, as they shatter the myths of decrepitude and decay.
Here are some of my personal mantras — and advice — for the decade ahead...
Linda (pictured) says that she is not ready to retire and insists that you can still find love over the age of 70
OF COURSE YOU CAN STILL SHOP IN ZARA
There’s not a single label I’d eschew on the grounds of age alone. Zara is my favourite destination for clothes that are low cost and stylish. Yes, the average customer is half my age. I don’t care, and neither should you.
Just follow my strategy for shopping there with confidence:
1. Don’t linger longingly by the rails of things you’ll never wear. In my case, that means mini-skirts, crop tops, racer backs, halternecks and, these days, anything that exposes blobby upper arms or ever-lower knees.
2. Do not hope to step outside the changing cubicle, do a twirl and have other shoppers or sales assistants tell you how great you look. You are invisible. Instead, rely on your own well-honed judgment.
3. Remember the classics at which Zara excels. Great blazers and jackets in safe navy or wild emerald or shocking pink, according to taste; lovely silky shirts; flattering printed palazzostyle pants and cropped-abovethe-ankle trousers; pretty blouses. I’ve also bought gorgeous dresses for special occasions for as little as £29.99.
4. Ignore the mutton naysayers. If you have a thing for leather or a penchant for leopard print, don’t hold back. Be you. And don’t be persuaded to ditch denim; you can still look great in jeans.
THERE’S GREAT SEX TO BE HAD IN YOUR 70s!
We cannot expect to be performing sexual acrobatics or have the same energy and passion as we did 40 years ago — let’s get that out of the way. But ...if you’re widowed, divorced or single and still hoping to find love — you can.
Don’t give up on dating. There are now dating apps and sites aimed at older people, such as Our Time. It’s been a godsend to my widowed friend Judith Cannon.
Now 74, Judith tells me: ‘At first I thought all I was looking for was a walking companion. Then I realised I’d rather like to have sex as well.’
What Judith has is confidence. ‘I take great pleasure in helping older men to have good sex. You have to realise they get very nervous as they age. And as far as your body is concerned, my experience is that men are not looking to be critical.’
For some, by the time you get to your 70s, it’s not so much about sex. I was lucky to meet a new love in my late 50s, and the sexual spark has yet to be extinguished.
For plenty of couples I know, though — those who have been together for 40 or even 50 years — it’s simply not on the agenda.
There may be physical (or emotional) impediments to sex, which is not to say there’s no room for intimacy — hugging, touching, kissing, appreciating one another.
At this age, it’s very much about quality, not quantity.
RETIREMENT IS NOT THE RIGHT WORD
Most of the seventy-somethings I know are living such engaged lives that they say they have no idea how they ever found time for a job.
One female friend has taken up the piano. Another, who ran a business for several decades, has become a volunteer business mentor to young people and says she’s not sure she’s ever before felt such satisfaction.
An old colleague, having finally joined a gym after swearing it was the last thing she would ever do, declares herself fitter, stronger and with more energy than she had 20 years ago.
I am not retired — there’s no particular end date for a freelance writer — but I do have a lot more time available these days.
Time for meeting friends, appreciating spring on long walks (leaving my mobile phone at home so I can concentrate on my surroundings rather than my screen), or meandering round art galleries in the middle of the day.
How lucky — and lovely — is that? A plea, though: please can we find a different word to describe this life phase? The word ‘retiring’ suggests a withdrawal, not just from paid employment, but from life. And that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Linda Kelsey pictured with her partner Ron. They are currently devoting much time to helping a refugee family of five Ukrainians find shelter
Starters for ten... recalibrating? Re-engaging? Reinvigorating? Answers on a postcard, please.
NEVER TOO OLD FOR TWEAKMENTS
I always used to be sniffy about cosmetic surgery, but I’ve softened having seen just how much better a number of surgically tweaked seventy-somethings feel about themselves.
Recently, in my social group, I’ve witnessed an eyelid lift, a second facelift, a bingo-wing job and breast-reduction surgery. All four women are feeling particularly perky about their appearance. Who am I to disagree?
Personally, I’ve never been tempted by Botox or fillers. In fact, by today’s standards I’m low maintenance.
Manicures, pedicures, roots and buckets of moisturiser. Frankly, I can’t be bothered with much else. But on the fitness front, I’m moving into a whole new era.
I was shocked to discover recently that by the age of 70, many of us will have lost up to 50per cent of our muscle strength.
Daily one-hour walks and thrice-weekly Pilates will continue, but my focus will be on building strength — squatting, lunging, weight-bearing exercises to ward off yet more muscle loss.
The knack is to strike a balance between accepting ageing while not giving in to it.
JUST GET BORING PAPERWORK DONE
Get the gloomy side of putting your affairs in order over and done with. It will take a large burden off your shoulders.
I rewrote my will. Most of what’s left will go to my son, but I also want to make some provision for my partner, Ron, as we are not married and things won’t automatically pass to him. Sorted.
Equally pressing, powers of attorney for both health and financial affairs. I’ve too often witnessed the nightmare that can ensue if paperwork isn’t in place.
What if I were to have a sudden stroke and lose the ability to speak and write, or develop Alzheimer’s, and no one could access my money? My son would have to shoulder this alone.
He now has the power of attorney, with my nephew as back-up. I urge you to do it, and do it now. I could have paid a solicitor and it would have cost about £800 — but I decided to do it myself.
With all that cash saved, I might just scoot off to Paris for a romantic weekend with Ron.
Linda is a stepgran to Ron’s five-year-old grandson, and she loves it when he comes to sleep over
NOT BEING AVAILABLE TO GRANDKIDS IS FINE
The joy that grandchildren bring is immeasurable — but it is not your duty always to be available for babysitting.
If you’ve spent most of your life working, and are looking forward to enjoying your leisure, you don’t have to swap the paid job for the unpaid one of willing/unwilling martyr granny.
If you long for a late-life gap year, you should do it and not be guilttripped out of it.
Be a good granny, a loving granny, a fun granny, a helpful granny; just don’t be a doormat granny.
I’m stepgran to my partner’s gorgeous five-year-old grandson, and I love it when he comes to sleep over. I also love to sleep in, and sometimes I need to make that clear, too.
YES, YOU CAN MAKE NEW FRIENDS
Too old to make new friends? Nonsense! Not only do some friends, sadly and inevitably, die, but others become more boring or annoying than you can bear.
You see them out of loyalty, you have the same old conversations over and over, and make the same complaints about them after yet another dull evening in their company.
Keep them, by all means, because loyalty and longevity count, but ditch the notion that there’s something ‘sad’ about seeking out new companions.
New friends will give you new perspectives, open up your world. They won’t replace the ones you’ve lost and hold lovingly in your heart, but by stimulating you, they will make you more interesting. New friends, like new lovers, need nurturing. The gym, an evening class, walking the dog — all offer the possibilities of finding a new friendship.
Start with a walk, or an invitation for coffee; then move on to supper or a movie. This applies regardless of whether you’re single or in a relationship.
I made new friends in my 60s, and I’ll be doing the same in the decade to come.
STUDY FOR A DEGREE — AND KEEP READING
I studied for a BA in my late-50s and early-60s. Then in my mid-60s I embarked on an MA in art history.
A friend — a new one, as it happens — who had an illustrious career at the BBC, has just turned 70 and begun a law degree. Terrified to begin with, now she’s absolutely loving it.
We can’t prevent dementia but one of the best ways to keep it at bay, according to all the experts, is by challenging your brain.
Linda (pictured) says that you should still make new friends and that it is never too late to study for a degree
You don’t have to take up formal study — there’s a wealth of online learning out there.
Too much of a faff? Even doing the cryptic crossword and, of course, reading will keep your neurons fired up.
FIND NEW PURPOSE IN BEING ‘USEFUL’
I am currently devoting much of my time to helping a refugee family of five Ukrainians find shelter. I plan to give a temporary home to Jenia and her 12-year-old daughter, Kira.
A friend and neighbour will host Jenia’s two nieces, aged 21 and 19, and nephew, 15.
All have fled from Kharkiv, one of the worst-hit cities in the war.
I have also found friends to house another family I was told about.
I loved my job as a magazine editor over many years. I’ve had a wonderful working life. Maybe, coming up to 70, I was feeling the need to do something ‘useful’. With a spare room now that my son has left the nest, I have the space — and the time — to help.
The phrase ‘giving back’ has become a cliche, but this is the decade in which I feel it comes into its own.
TIME TO EMBRACE THE POWER OF NOW
By the time my own lovely mum was 70, she had already been ill for a number of years with anxiety, depression and Parkinson’s disease. She lingered on, unhappily and unwell, until she was 87.
As I approach 70, I realise I have so much to look forward to — and that’s what I shall focus on.
I will continue to write, to learn new things, to spend money on clothes I don’t need, and to enjoy my family and my friends.
I will be grateful that I grew up in an era which offered unprecedented opportunities to women, enabling us to have children and to enjoy fulfilling careers as well.
I will recognise that I have more confidence in my abilities and my opinions than I ever did when I was younger. And, frankly, that I am lucky to be alive.
Happy Birthday to me. Seventy? Bring it on.
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Which smartphone microphone is best?
Smartphones seem to advance by leaps and bounds every year while their built-in microphones largely remain the same. Whether you’re interested in capturing live music, podcasts or lectures, a solid microphone is a must if you want professional-sounding recordings.
While there are many types of smartphone microphones to consider, the PowerDeWise Lavalier Lapel Microphone is an excellent choice because it’s a versatile lapel mic that’s ready to capture high-quality audio straight out of the box.
What to know before you buy a smartphone microphone
Types of smartphone microphones
There are quite a few distinct styles of smartphone microphones from which to choose. Before settling on a microphone type, consider how you plan to use the device and whether the style will be well-suited for your project.
- Lapel/lavalier microphones: These tiny microphones clip onto a shirt or jacket and are ideally suited for interviews and lectures. They capture sounds coming from all directions, and their stationary positioning means you don’t have to worry about maintaining the proper distance from the mic once it’s attached.
- Condenser microphones: Typically positioned on a desktop or mounted on a microphone stand, these smartphone microphones capture crystal clear vocals and are perfect for podcasts and simple music recordings.
- Shotgun microphones: These slender mics capture directional sound, ideal for situations when you need to reduce background noise, such as during an outdoor interview or public speaking engagement.
- Handheld microphones: Another great option for interviews, vlogging and public speaking engagements, handheld dynamic microphones are easy to hold and carry while recording audio.
Connection
Most smartphone microphones connect with a 3.5-millimeter cable, the same audio jack used with traditional headphones and wired earbuds. As modern smartphones move away from the standard headphone jack, you may find microphones that connect wirelessly or via the smartphone’s USB port. Consider your phone’s connectors before settling on a microphone, or plan on purchasing an adaptor.
What to look for in a quality smartphone microphone
Portability
Many smartphone microphones, such as lapel mics, are compact and extremely portable. Others, like certain condenser mics, are meant to be positioned on a desktop and can be relatively bulky. When choosing a microphone, consider where you intend to use it and how frequently you plan to travel with it.
Software/DAWs
Most smartphone microphones are plug-and-play, meaning they require no additional software or audio drivers. That said, you may want to download an app or DAW software, also known as a digital audio workstation, that will let you adjust the audio or add effects like reverb and EQ. Some microphones come with free audio editing software for added convenience.
Accessories
You can purchase some smartphone microphones as part of bundles that include accessories like pop filters, stands and even video lights to make your projects look and sound more professional.
How much you can expect to spend on a smartphone microphone
The cost of a smartphone microphone can vary widely depending on the style of the microphone and any included accessories. Most users can expect to pay $10-$120 for a solid device.
Smartphone microphone FAQ
Why isn’t the smartphone microphone working after being plugged in?
A. Make sure the microphone is specifically designed for smartphones. To do this, look at the tip of the 3.5-millimeter cable attached to the microphone. If it has two black rings, it means the microphone uses a TRS cable, which isn’t suited for smartphones, tablets or computers. Those devices use a TRRS cable, so you’ll need to purchase a TRS-TRRS adaptor.
What kind of smartphone mic is best for recording singing?
A. If you want to capture professional-sounding, crystal-clear vocals, you can’t do much better than a condenser mic. Look for one you can mount on an adjustable stand and consider purchasing a pop filter.
What’s the best smartphone microphone to buy?
Top smartphone microphone
PowerDeWise Lavalier Lapel Mic
What you need to know: This popular lapel mic is versatile and easy to use.
What you’ll love: This lapel mic is omnidirectional and suited for podcasts, news reports and presentations. It comes with a 6.5-foot mic cord and a bonus extension cord of the same length. The purchase even includes a TRRS-TRS adapter, so it will work with nearly any device with a 3.5-millimeter audio jack.
What you should consider: Some users reported that this mic didn’t work with an Apple lightning connection, while others said it wasn’t well-suited for recording music.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top smartphone microphone for the money
Miracle Sound Ultimate Lavalier Microphone
What you need to know: This clip-on microphone is an excellent value and a solid performer.
What you’ll love: This omnidirectional, 3.5-millimeter microphone works with most Apple, Android and Windows smartphones and comes with a travel case, windscreen pop filter and a 59-inch cable. It also works with an Apple lightning to the 3.5-millimeter adapter.
What you should consider: Reviewers say the recordings made with this smartphone microphone aren’t the greatest quality.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Looyuan Condenser Recording Microphone
What you need to know: This desktop microphone comes with a pop filter and is perfect for recording music and professional-sounding podcasts right out of the box.
What you’ll love: This reliable condenser microphone is easy to set up and use. A vast improvement over built-in smartphone microphones, this compact mic comes with a pop filter, shock mount and adjustable desktop tripod.
What you should consider: The microphone’s cardioid design is very directional, making it less suitable for certain types of audio.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Patrick Farmer writes for BestReviews. BestReviews has helped millions of consumers simplify their purchasing decisions, saving them time and money.
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Which Jade yoga mats are best?
Yoga is a wildly popular activity and rightly so. It offers a myriad of physical, mental and spiritual benefits while welcoming participants of all ages, shapes and sizes to practice alone or in a group. Yoga is accessible to those who are just starting off and diverse enough to continually challenge dedicated yogis who engage daily.
All you need is a yoga mat. Jade yoga mat, one of the leaders in yoga accessories, offers a few different options to cater to all your yoga needs. The Harmony Mat is their signature option, a quality all-around product designed for regular use. Finding the right mat for your body and activity level is crucial to success in yoga.
What to know before you buy a Jade yoga mat
Size
The standard yoga mat is 68 inches long and 24 inches wide. This typically suits most users across most poses. Jade also offers a 71-inch mat and a 74-inch mat for taller individuals.
Additionally, Jade boasts extra large mats that are 80 inches long and 28 inches wide. Extra width comes in handy not only for wider poses, but users can also roll the mat onto itself for extra padding. The yoga mat buying guide at Best Reviews includes more information on sizing and how to find the best fit for your needs.
Material
Most Jade yoga mats are made from natural rubber. This is an alternative to the more common variety of synthetic materials used in mats. Rubber is a terrific choice for environmentally-friendly and eco-conscious consumers, as it is a sustainable, long-lasting resource. Rubber mats are durable and easy to clean, although rubber is more expensive than synthetic alternatives. Keep in mind that rubber is not advised for outdoor use.
Jade does offer two options that are not made from rubber. One mat is made from organic cotton, offering a comfortable spot for a variety of practices, while another comprises organic cotton and Dharba grass, a tropical plant native to India. Both options are better suited for those who may want to practice outside. Although these mats lack the thickness and support for intense practices, they can be used on top of another mat.
Color
Jade yoga mats are available in a variety of bright and bold colors, including blue, purple, pink, slate and jade green. Color does not influence the quality of the mat but offers users a chance to find a color that may be a personal favorite or match their home decor. Some users may also want to match the color to a type of practice they prefer or frequent. Darker shades may be more suited to meditative and restorative practices, while those who work up a sweat with physical sessions may opt for something light and eye-catching.
What to look for in a quality Jade yoga mat
Thickness
The thickness of a yoga mat determines both the potential support and convenience offered. Thicker mats are ideal for those who need extra padding and support during more intense, frequent practices. However, thicker mats are harder to travel with since they are heavier and don’t fold as easily. Alternatively, thinner mats are ideal for taking to class and on the go, but they can lack the comfort some may desire.
The most popular Jade mat is 3/16 of an inch thick, which is about the average thickness. They also offer a thinner mat at 1/16 of an inch, as well as a thicker option at 5/16 of an inch.
Color causes
Jade Yoga features three yoga mat colors that are aimed to raise awareness for health issues, with a portion of the purchase donated in support. Teal mats are in support of ovarian cancer research, saffron mats support autism causes and pink mats raise money in support of breast cancer causes. Teal is offered year-round, while saffron and pink run for a limited time.
How much you can expect to spend on Jade yoga mat
Most Jade yoga mats cost between $65-$100, depending on size and thickness.
Jade yoga mat FAQ
How do I clean my Jade yoga mat?
A. Jade yoga mats are fairly easy to clean. For regular usage, your mat can be wiped with a damp towel every week. For more intense practices, users may want to wipe clean after every session. Owners may opt for Jade’s plant-based mat wash to wipe away any dirt or odor. Harsh chemicals and cleaning products should not be used, as it may damage the materials. Essential oils may also damage the rubber.
What accessories do I need to supplement my yoga mat?
A. With a yoga mat, you’re ready to stretch, meditate and work out as you wish. If you plan on taking your mat to a class or on vacation, it may be worth investing in a convenient bag or carrier so that the mat stays protected. Some yoga enthusiasts may want to acquire blocks as well to assist with certain positions. Bolsters are also another useful tool to integrate into practices, as are yoga blankets.
What’s the best Jade yoga mat to buy?
Top Jade yoga mat
What you need to know: Jade’s most popular yoga mat.
What you’ll love: This comfortable and durable mat caters to a wide range of practices and poses. Available in a variety of exciting colors, this mat boasts average length and width to suit most people in most practices. It sticks to the floor and offers stability, as well as comfort. Longer options are also available
What you should consider: This mat is more expensive than competitors and not ideal for outdoor use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Jade yoga mat for the money
What you need to know: A thin and lightweight mat, this option is ideal for yogis on the move, helping save space, energy and money.
What you’ll love: The thinnest mat available by Jade at 1/16 of an inch, the Travel Mat offers a convenient and intimate yoga session. It’s available in a variety of colors and among the cheaper options available.
What you should consider: It may not be supportive enough for larger individuals or intense practices.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: An extra-thick mat that provides longevity and proper support for intense practices and physical activities.
What you’ll love: At 5/16 of an inch thick, this mat offers both comfort and stability for lunges, squats, planks and other intensive exercises. It’s available in various colors and there are two longer options also available for taller persons.
What you should consider: This mat is quite expensive and not ideal for traveling.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Rockies first. Connor Joe grounds out to shortstop, Trea Turner to Freddie Freeman. Kris Bryant singles to center field. Brendan Rodgers flies out to deep right center field to Cody Bellinger. C.J. Cron singles to left field. Kris Bryant to second. Ryan McMahon reaches on error to deep left field, advances to 2nd. C.J. Cron scores. Kris Bryant scores. Fielding error by Chris Taylor. Randal Grichuk singles to right field. Ryan McMahon scores. Elias Diaz grounds out to shallow infield, Will Smith to Freddie Freeman.
3 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Rockies 3, Dodgers 0.
Rockies third. Brendan Rodgers walks. C.J. Cron homers to left field. Brendan Rodgers scores. Ryan McMahon hit by pitch. Randal Grichuk walks. Ryan McMahon to second. Elias Diaz singles to right center field. Randal Grichuk to third. Ryan McMahon scores. Yonathan Daza flies out to right field to Mookie Betts. Garrett Hampson grounds out to shortstop. Elias Diaz out at second.
3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rockies 6, Dodgers 0.
Dodgers fourth. Justin Turner singles to deep left field. Will Smith walks. Justin Turner to second. Cody Bellinger singles to right field. Will Smith to second. Justin Turner to third. Chris Taylor out on a sacrifice fly to deep left field to Kris Bryant. Justin Turner scores. Gavin Lux singles to shallow infield. Cody Bellinger to second. Will Smith to third. Mookie Betts strikes out swinging. Freddie Freeman reaches on error to deep left field, advances to 2nd. Gavin Lux scores. Cody Bellinger scores. Will Smith scores. Fielding error by Kris Bryant. Trea Turner grounds out to third base, Ryan McMahon to Connor Joe.
4 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Rockies 6, Dodgers 4.
Rockies fourth. Connor Joe hit by pitch. Kris Bryant flies out to center field to Cody Bellinger. Connor Joe to third. Brendan Rodgers out on a sacrifice fly to deep right center field to Cody Bellinger. Connor Joe scores. C.J. Cron strikes out swinging.
1 run, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rockies 7, Dodgers 4.
Rockies seventh. C.J. Cron strikes out swinging. Ryan McMahon grounds out to second base, Trea Turner to Freddie Freeman. Randal Grichuk reaches on error. Fielding error by Freddie Freeman. Elias Diaz homers to left field. Randal Grichuk scores. Yonathan Daza grounds out to shortstop, Trea Turner to Freddie Freeman.
2 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 0 left on. Rockies 9, Dodgers 4.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians won for the first time with their new name as hot-starting rookie Steven Kwan went 5 for 5 on Sunday in a 17-3 romp over the Kansas City Royals.
Oscar Mercado hit a grand slam during a five-RBI performance and Owen Miller drove in a career-high four runs. Cleveland had lost its first two games since changing this season to the Guardians from the Indians, its name since 1915.
Kwan had four singles and a double, was hit by a pitch and scored four runs. The 24-year-old outfielder made his major league debut on opening day and is 8 for 10 in three games so far, reaching base in 12 of 14 plate appearances.
“I know it’s three games in, but nobody wants to not get excited,” Guardians manager Terry Francona said. "When our young guys want to do things like that, it is exciting.”
Kwan hit .469 in spring training after batting a combined .301 in three minor league seasons.
“I’m not surprised about what (Kwan) is doing,” Mercado said. “He is such a good player, knows himself and knows what he can do. He is such a sparkplug and it is going to be awesome to watch him play this year.”
Held to a total of one run while dropping the first two games of the series, Cleveland broke loose with 22 hits. José Ramírez, who homered and three hits, and Amed Rosario, who had four hits, each drove in three runs.
“It was good for everybody to let our offense loosen up a little bit,” Francona said.
Mercado connected for his first career grand slam off Taylor Clarke in the first inning, capping a six-run burst. The Guardians made it 10-0 in the second and Mercado added an RBI triple in the fourth.
Ramírez and Miller each contributed three hits.
Pitching with a huge cushion, Cal Quantrill (1-0) tossed five innings and allowed two runs and four hits.
Kris Bubic (0-1) got just two outs and was tagged for five runs on three hits with two walks.
Royals rookie Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-run double.
“It’s hard for a club to fight back when they’re putting up big numbers in the first and the second,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “We had an opportunity to keep it close, and we didn’t, and it just got out of hand. Those are the kind you learn from and move on from.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Royals: RHP Tyler Zuber (Right shoulder impingement syndrome) is the lone KC player on the injured list. He was put on the 60-day IL on March 16.
UP NEXT
The series will conclude with a Monday matinee. Aaron Civale will pitch for Cleveland against Carlos Hernandez.
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HOUSTON (AP) — Trae Young had 28 points and 11 assists as the Atlanta Hawks wrapped up the regular season Sunday with a 130-114 win over the Houston Rockets — a victory that didn't improve their postseason position.
The Hawks finished ninth in the Eastern Conference and will host the 10-seeded Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night in the play-in tournament.
Atlanta entered the day in ninth place and had already clinched a spot in the play-in tournament but played its starters against the lowly Rockets with a chance to improve its spot in the standings with a win and a loss by Cleveland. But the Cavaliers handily beat a Milwaukee team resting its starters to secure the eighth seed and leave the Hawks at No. 9.
Jalen Green, the second overall pick in the draft, had a season-high 41 points for the Rockets, who lost their seventh straight game to finish 20-62, giving them the NBA’s worst record for a second straight season.
Houston cut the lead to seven on two free throws by Green with about nine minutes to go. But Atlanta scored the next 16 points, fueled by four 3-pointers, to make it 120-97 midway through the fourth quarter.
Bogdan Bogdanovic had two 3s in that stretch and Danilo Gallinari and De’Andre Hunter had one each to help the Hawks pull away.
Gallinari added 26 points with six 3-pointers and Hunter had 22 points for the Hawks, who finished the regular season 43-39.
Young made four 3s to give him 233 this season, passing Mookie Blaylock (231 in 1995-96) for most in franchise history.
The Hawks were up by 14 after a 3-pointer by Young with about seven minutes left in the third quarter. Houston then used a 12-4 run to cut the lead to 88-82 with four minutes left in the third. Green had four points in that span and Garrison Mathews capped the run with a 3-pointer.
Clint Capela got Atlanta going after that, scoring the first four points of a 7-0 spurt that extended the lead to 95-82.
Houston got within eight on a basket by Kenyon Martin Jr. late in the third, but Gallinari hit a 3-pointer for the Hawks to leave them up 102-91 entering the fourth.
TIP-INS
Rockets: Christian Wood sat out for a seventh consecutive game with a hamstring injury. ... Kevin Porter Jr. had 26 points. ... Mathews scored 14.
Hawks: Lou Williams missed a third straight game with lower back discomfort. ... Capela had 18 points and 13 rebounds. ... Atlanta shot 21 of 38 from 3-point range.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
615 PM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Webb
County through 700 PM CDT...
At 614 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 16
miles west of Las Tiendas, or 32 miles west of Encinal, moving east
at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Las Tiendas.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
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2788 9991 2789 9989 2791 9990 2792 9992
2794 9993 2794 9994 2798 9993 2799 9998
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TIME...MOT...LOC 2314Z 254DEG 24KT 2796 9989
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Which cartilage earrings are best?
Cartilage is the tough connective tissue that creates the upper portion of your ear and is a common spot for piercings. Cartilage earrings, however, differ from regular earrings. Generally, cartilage earrings are thinner because of the gauge bar. The cartilage earring’s barbell length is also shorter than regular earrings because the area around the upper portion of an ear is smaller.
If you’re looking for a subtle piercing, the best place to get a cartilage piercing is the helix, located on the upper cartilage that curls in. These piercings are higher and closer to the edge of the ear than an outer conch piercing. The rook is the highest ridge of your inner ear. It connects the bottom of your inner ear to the conch. The tragus is typically the most painful to pierce but is a great option if you’re looking for an edgier feel.
Cartilage earrings come in different styles: hoop, labret stud or post, captive bead, shields and dangling are to name a few. Hoop earrings are small in diameter compared to other styles and have a tight fit. They are usually composed of stones, diamonds, patterned or plain. Labret studs or posts typically have a flat back and have short bars, similar to regular earrings. They are extremely versatile and suited for any cartilage piercing.
Additionally, they’re perfect if you’re looking for a casual everyday earring. Dangling cartilage piercings or shields make more of a fashion statement. One of the best features about cartilage earrings overall is that there is a style for any occasion and outfit. Cartilage earrings are also pretty cost-effective, depending on where you purchase them. However, certain features like diamonds can add value.
If you’re looking for a cheap yet high-quality cartilage earring, these Tiny Hoop Mini-Gold Earrings are the top choice.
What to know before you buy a cartilage earring
Before purchasing a cartilage earring, there are a few considerations to keep in mind. Ear piercing placement can determine the size of a cartilage earring. Too small of size leads to discomfort, and too big of a size can lead to them falling out. Cartilage earrings are made in a variety of styles as well. Studs and hoops are great for everyday wear, while colored earrings can be the perfect accessory to any outfit. Dangle cartilage earrings are perfect if you’re looking for an edgier look. While you can purchase cartilage earrings at an ideal price, higher-end options will be more durable.
Ear piercing placement
First and foremost, if you’re thinking of getting a cartilage earring, ear-piercing placement is key. Some cartilage earrings are for specific positionings. When getting a cartilage piercing, remember that cartilage is stronger than earlobes, making it more sensitive to pain. Once the earring is in, it should stay in until healed, taking up to three months. Common cartilage areas to get pierced are the anti-tragus, inner and outer conch, auricle, helix and rook.
Style
Cartilage earrings come in various styles. Studs are always an excellent option for a casual everyday look and are versatile to suit any cartilage placement. For a night on the town, try a cartilage earring with diamonds or a pop of color. Hoops are another versatile choice for everyday wear. Whatever style you choose, keeping in mind that certain makes may be more fitted for specific piercings.
Cost
You can purchase cartilage earrings at a rational price. However, quality may not be great. If you’re on a budget but looking to purchase a few cartilage earrings, try looking for a bundle pack. It’s a great way to save money and have a broad selection. Material is a large determinant of the cost of cartilage earrings as well. Gold is typically more expensive than silver, and other qualities, like nickel-free and hypoallergenic materials, may also add to the cost.
What to look for in a quality cartilage earring
There are a few elements to consider when looking for a quality cartilage earring, like material, diamonds, embellishments and earring thickness. Each element nevertheless can determine the cost of a cartilage earring.
Diamonds/embellishments
Diamonds are always a great choice to dress up any outfit. When purchasing a cartilage earring that has diamonds, be sure to check the grade. While this may mean it will come at a higher cost, durability will be long-lasting and the overall look won’t appear tacky. These are also tips to keep in mind when purchasing cartilage earrings that have other embellishments like dangle pieces.
Material
Material is essential when it comes to stuff we wear, especially when it’s on our skin. If you have sensitive skin, make sure to purchase a cartilage earring that is hypoallergenic and nickel-free, like high karat gold, surgical stainless steel or titanium. The material also plays a role in cost. For example, gold and rose gold may be more expensive than silver. However, it can depend on the material’s grade.
Earring thickness
Earrings come in different thicknesses. Because cartilage is sensitive, knowing what size earring is appropriate for each cartilage piercing area is important. Additionally, earring thickness may be different depending on the style. For example, flatback and barbell cartilage earrings for the helix and tragus require an earring diameter of 5/16 inches. Hoop and horseshoe styles for the conch require an earring thickness of 3/18 to ½ inches. If you’re unsure what earring diameter is right for your cartilage piercing, ask a professional.
How much you can expect to spend on a cartilage earring
While the average cost of cartilage earrings is between $35-$85, prices tend to vary depending on the earring location type. For example, tragus, rook, snug and forward helix earrings cost between $30-$60. Industrial and orbital earrings are on the more luxurious side, priced between $45-$85.
Cartilage earring FAQ
How long should you keep a cartilage piercing before changing it?
A. Once pierced, cartilage earrings should not be changed for at least four to six months, giving them enough time to heal. However, they should be cleaned once or twice a day with ear cleaner or saline solution.
Do cartilage piercings get infected easily?
A. Cartilage piercings heal from the outside first and can be prone to infection if not cleaned properly and often. A few days after getting a cartilage piercing, remember that it’s normal to experience mild pain, redness, bruising and swelling.
What metal should cartilage be pierced with?
A. Titanium and gold are hypoallergenic, making them perfect for piercing. Additionally, gold is antibacterial and a good choice for those with sensitive skin.
What’s the best cartilage earring to buy?
Top cartilage earring
LuckyJewUS Tiny Hoop Mini Gold Hoop Earrings
What you need to know: These cartilage earrings are perfect if you’re looking for a variety of simplistic styles.
What you’ll love: Available in yellow gold, sterling silver and 14-karat rose gold, they can be mixed and matched to express your style. Gold-filled and sterling silver options are also hypoallergenic.
What you should consider: Due to their small width, they can be difficult to find if they fall out.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
Top cartilage earring for the money
COCHARM Solid Gold Cartilage Earring Hoop
What you need to know: On the higher end, this cartilage hoop earring creates an edgy look.
What you’ll love: Made of 14-karat solid gold, it’s nickel-free, lead-free and cadmium-free. There are no sharp edges, making it comfy to wear for any occasion.
What you should consider: Some reviews state the back won’t stay closed.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
AVORA 14K Yellow Gold 4 stone Simulated Diamond CZ Curved Bar Cartilage Piercing
What you need to know: This cartilage earring is extremely versatile and adds a stylish touch.
What you’ll love: Safe for those with sensitive skin, this glistening cartilage earring adds just the right amount of sparkle to any outfit. Featuring a curved bar design and flat back, it’s lined with pink ombre Simulated Diamond Cubic Zirconia accents.
What you should consider: Price is on the luxurious end.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
AnotherEast Butterfly Hoop Earrings
What you need to know: Available in gold and silver, the material is lightweight and a great option to add some flair to an outfit.
What you’ll love: Materials are nickel-free and hypoallergenic, making them perfect for those with sensitive skin. The lever back closure guarantees it will stay snug on the tragus.
What you should consider: If not taken care of properly, the dangly piece may fall off.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
FUNLMO Opal Cartilage Conch Earring Hoop
What you need to know: In over 20 different colors, this cartilage conch hoop earring is the perfect accessory for any outfit.
What you’ll love: At a great price and made of 316L Surgical Steel and Shiny Cube Zircon, the high-polished smooth surface makes it extremely comfortable for everyday wear. Additionally, the hinge makes it easy to open and close, but it will stay snug once closed.
What you should consider: Some reviews state the earring was defective.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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PARIS (AP) — Beer flowed at incumbent Emmanuel Macron’s celebration of his first-round victory in the French presidential election, while Champagne corks popped across town to mark far-right leader Marine Le Pen’s second-place showing.
It was a night of effervescence for both contenders and their supporters ahead of a showdown in two weeks to see who will become France’s chief of state for the next five years. The two will be revisiting their 2017 match when centrist Macron, then an upstart never before elected to office, won by a landslide.
Flags, the national anthem and cheers — fueled with drinks as different as the programs of the two contenders — marked the end of a campaign that left 10 other candidates on the sidelines.
Macron was expected to capture a healthy first-round lead of around 28% support, ahead of Le Pen’s 23%-24%, according to projections. Final official results were not yet available.
“One, two, five more years,” Marcon’s supporters cried out. “Marine president” and “We will win,” the hundreds of guests at Le Pen’s electoral party chanted.
“Now, everything is possible,” said Aurélien Lopez Liguori, a municipal councilor for Le Pen’s National Rally party, in the southern town of Sete. Macron “will finally answer to the French people” for his “bad record.”
He credited Le Pen’s mostly quiet, close-to-the-people campaign, far from TV cameras, for her showing. “The French thanked us tonight.”
It was anything but quiet at Le Pen’s electoral venue in a park in eastern Paris. Cheers drowned out parts of her speech when poll projections were announced.
Le Pen, 53, a solid nationalist, has revamped her program and her style, campaigning on buying power and going decidedly people-friendly, to further distance herself from the far-right image that has haunted her anti-immigration party, work she began when she took over a decade ago. She has campaigned since September, longer than any other candidate, and as the campaign wound down took off in opinion polls.
In contrast, Macron, 44, came late to the campaign trail, occupied with affairs of state, including his active role in trying to stop the war in Ukraine. He has dominated polls from the start, but some in his entourage worried aloud about Le Pen’s steady advance.
Supporter Julien Bon said he was joyful with Sunday night’s results.
“It’s better than what we had expected,” he said, referring to recent opinion polls. “We are well on track. Now we must fight.”
Le Pen’s supporters at her electoral party came from around France and beyond.
“I couldn’t support Marine Le Pen with my vote, but I would if I were French,” said Hungarian guest Agnes Zsofia Magyar, who met Le Pen during the French politician’s visit to Budapest to support leader Victor Orban and his nationalist Fidesz party. She works in Brussels with the party-linked Foundation for a Civil Hungary.
“I am sure that the French have decided to change systems,” Magyar said, anticipating a Le Pen victory in the April 24 runoff and alluding to the drastic differences that populist Le Pen and pro-European Union Macron represent.
Macron asked his supporters to applaud all 10 candidates eliminated from Sunday’s race, naming each, including far-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon, who came in third.
Melenchon gave his own orders at his electoral gathering: “We must not give a single vote to Le Pen.”
“I think Marine Le Pen has a big chance of winning,” said Gilles Lebreton, a European Parliament lawmaker for the far-right party. Her party counts on winning over supporters of Eric Zemmour, a far-right pundit whose decision to enter the race divided Le Pen’s support base.
For Le Pen’s National Rally, the second round begins Monday when Lebreton said party officials would meet to plan strategy for the second round.
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CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline dropped 10 cents over the past two weeks to $4.27 per gallon as oil prices continue to “yo-yo,” industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday.
The price at the pump was $1.32 above what it was one year ago, according to the Lundberg Survey taken Friday.
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas was in Los Angeles, at $5.85 per gallon. The lowest average was in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at $3.52 per gallon.
According to the survey, the average price of diesel was $5.13 per gallon, down 2 cents over two weeks.
Lundberg said prices dropped dramatically in the past two weeks, in part because higher prices reduced demand during the second half of March.
However, the drop isn’t predictive of further declines because among other things, the global oil supply is tight due to a dip in output last month by OPEC, Lundberg said.
The war in Ukraine also has sparked global uncertainty. The U.S. has banned all Russian energy supplies but Lundberg said sanctioned Russian oil is still finding “big buyers like India and China happy to pay discount prices.”
In a bid to reduce spiking energy prices, President Joe Biden last month ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months.
On Thursday, the International Energy Agency said that its member countries are releasing 60 million barrels of oil from their emergency reserves on top of previous United States pledges.
The Paris-based organization says the new commitments made by its 31 member nations, which include the U.S. and much of Europe, amount to a total of 120 million barrels over six months, the largest release in the group’s history.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Alex Bregman put the Astros ahead with a two-run single in the fifth, and José Urquidy yielded four hits over five innings in Houston's 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
Chas McCormick had an RBI single, and rookie shortstop Jeremy Peña delivered three hits as the defending AL champions took three of four in their opening series at Angel Stadium.
Bregman began life without longtime teammate Carlos Correa by pounding out six hits — including two homers — and driving in six runs in Houston's first four games, highlighted by his two-out, two-RBI single off reliever Austin Warren in the finale.
Jack Mayfield homered against his former team for the Angels, but they scored more than two runs just once in the four-game series — and that was late in a blowout loss Friday.
Urquidy (1-0) built on his solid 2021 with five resourceful innings, walking one and striking out two. Ryan Pressly pitched the ninth for his second save.
José Suarez (0-1) pitched two-hit ball into the fifth inning for Los Angeles, but yielded four walks and two runs before the Halos' bullpen had another inconsistent afternoon.
Mayfield homered leading off the second inning for Los Angeles while filling in for resting Anthony Rendon at third base and in the cleanup spot.
Shohei Ohtani interrupted his 1-for-14 start to the season at the plate by mashing a double that sent Tyler Wade to third base in the third. With a 119.1-mph exit velocity, it was the hardest-hit ball of the AL MVP's career and the hardest by a left-handed batter since 2015, when the tracking started.
But Los Angeles failed to capitalize: Wade was ruled to have missed the plate on his slide when he tagged up on Mike Trout's ensuing flyout.
The Astros chased Suarez with back-to-back walks in the fifth, and the runners advanced on Warren's wild pitch before Bregman drove them both home. Bregman also advanced to second when Trout bobbled the ball in center for the three-time AL MVP's first error since Aug. 19, 2019.
Peña singled, advanced on Bregman's single and scored on Archie Bradley's wild pitch in the eighth. Bregman then scored from third when McCormick beat out a two-out grounder, but Los Angeles' Jo Adell ended the inning by robbing Niko Goodrum of a probable three-run homer with a difficult catch above the left field fence.
FAMILIAR FOE
Mayfield spent his first eight professional seasons in the Astros' system, making the majors in 2019 and 2020 before Houston waived him. Since then, the native Texan is 12 for 41 against the Astros with two homers and seven RBIs.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Houston's José Altuve got the day off to rest. ... The Angels placed reliever José Quijada on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. Quijada warmed up to enter Saturday's game, but didn't take the mound. Los Angeles selected fellow left-hander Brian Moran to fill the roster spot. Aaron Loup is the only other lefty in the Halos' bullpen.
UP NEXT
Astros: After a day off, Luis Garcia takes the mound Tuesday to open a two-game interleague series at Arizona.
Angels: Orange County native Michael Lorenzen makes his Angels debut Monday night in the opener of a two-game interleague series with the Miami Marlins. Lorenzen signed with his hometown team to be a starter after six years as a reliever in Cincinnati.
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(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on April 11)
Role of prosecution
Ruling party defies criticism to speed up move to drastically transform prosecution
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea is accelerating its move to strip the prosecution of all of its investigation powers -- a highly controversial issue that is roiling political circles and sparking heated opposition from prosecutors.
At the heart of the dispute is that the ruling party can -- and regrettably will -- abuse its supermajority position at the National Assembly to railroad the related bill to change the country's prosecution system once and for all.
If the bill is unilaterally passed, the investigation power of prosecution for six types of crimes will be transferred to a new state agency. This will render the prosecution's power seriously diminished, paving the way for an entirely new system to tackle serious crimes, including those committed by high-ranking public officials.
Critics claim that this grave issue should be fully discussed, especially as the country is scheduled to see the launch of a new administration led by President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol.
In 2021, Yoon, then prosecutor general, slammed the ruling party's plan to deprive the prosecution of its investigation rights, calling it "the retrogression of democracy and the destruction of the constitutional spirit."
At the time, Yoon stressed that the investigative power vacuum that would be created by the bill would only benefit those with political and economic powers.
Even though Yoon is set to take office on May 10 and his views about the role of the prosecution have growing support, the outlook is not so optimistic for those who want to keep the prosecution's core functions intact.
The Legislation and Judiciary Committee is composed of 12 lawmakers from the ruling party and six members from the main opposition People Power Party. As this majority is not enough to force legislation through, the ruling party has taken an extraordinary step of securing support from Rep. Yang Hyang-ja, an independent lawmaker. As Yang was a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, she is expected to support the ruling party's position if the bill is submitted to the Agenda Coordination Committee.
In other words, the opposition party cannot block the ruling party from passing the bill through the Legislation and Judiciary Committee and then the plenary session.
Why is the ruling party in a hurry to railroad the bill aimed at overhauling the prosecution's powers? Some political observers said the move during the transition period, which could likely touch off a wave of criticism., is politically motivated.
The idea that the prosecution's power should be curtailed stems from the country's not-so-proud political history. The prosecution has often come under fire for abusing its investigation power in the process of serving incumbent administrations, targeting opposition party figures and critics of the ruling parties, even though it was supposed to maintain political neutrality.
As a result, many of the country's politicians have long been keen to manipulate its investigation rights out of political revenge or furtherance of their own interests.
But the opponents of the bill claim that if the prosecution's rights are reduced to just warrant requests and indictments, it will harm the public interest. Despite criticism piled on it in the past, there is no doubt that the prosecution is the nation's best-qualified investigative agency, armed with unparalleled know-how and capability.
It is also understandable that prosecutors are reacting strongly to the ruling party's move. But prosecutors should do some soul-searching about why the bill was first floated before issuing their official position.
Given the gravity and long-term impact of the bill, both ruling and opposition parties are urged to discuss the issue in detail and work together to come up with a better solution that best serves the public.
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N. Korea slams U.S. over Ukraine crisis, calls Joe Biden 'old man in his senility'
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BTS to begin four live concerts in Las Vegas on Saturday
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Zelenskyy to deliver virtual address to S. Korean lawmakers
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BIGBANG rules music charts after returning from four-year hiatus
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Mountain behind Cheong Wa Dae to fully open to public
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N. Korea slams U.S. over Ukraine crisis, calls Joe Biden 'old man in his senility'
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(4th LD) Yoon vows to strengthen deterrence against N. Korea's nuclear, missile threats
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(LEAD) Pyongyang will not fire 'single bullet' toward Seoul: Kim Yo-jong
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Mountain behind Cheong Wa Dae to fully open to public
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(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases fall below 200,000 in 5 days amid downward trend
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(LEAD) Yoon names 8 Cabinet members, including defense, finance ministers
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 200,000 for 2nd day amid slowdown in omicron wave
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(2nd LD) Yoon names 8 Cabinet members, including defense, finance ministers
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Half of kids aged 9 and below infected with COVID-19
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COVID-19 case numbers from around the states and territories
Here's a quick wrap of each Australian jurisdiction's latest COVID-19 statistics for Monday, April 11.
You can get a more detailed, visual breakdown through the ABC's Charting the Spread story right here.
This will be updated throughout the day, so if you do not see your state or territory, check back later.
You can jump to the COVID-19 information you want to read by clicking below.
- Victoria — one death, 381 cases in hospital
- NSW — three deaths, 1,568 cases in hospital
- Tasmania — No deaths, 56 cases in hospital
Victoria
There has been one COVID-19 death.
There are 381 cases in hospital, with 20 of those in intensive care and one requiring ventilation.
There were 9,597 new cases on Monday.
NSW
The state has recorded three more COVID-19 deaths.
There are 1,568 cases in hospital, 62 of them in intensive care.
There were 13,468 new cases announced on Monday.
Tasmania
The state has recorded 1,650 new cases.
There are 56 people in hospital with the virus, with 27 showing symptoms. One person is in ICU.
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Garbage clogs the banks of the Tigris River in Baghdad, but an army of young volunteers is cleaning it, a rare environmental project in Iraq.
With boots and gloves, they pick up soggy trash, water bottles, aluminum cans and muddy Styrofoam boxes, part of a campaign called the Cleanup Ambassadors.
“This is the first time this area has been cleaned since 2003,” shouts a passer-by about the years of conflict since a US-led invasion toppled then-Iraqi president Saddam Hussein.
Photo: AFP
The war is over, but Iraq faces another huge threat: a host of interrelated environmental problems from climate change and rampant pollution to dust storms and water scarcity.
The 200 volunteers at work in Baghdad want to be part of the solution, removing garbage from a stretch of one of the mighty rivers that gave birth to the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia.
“It breaks my heart to see the banks of the Tigris in this state,” said one 19-year-old volunteer, who gave only her first name, Rassel, working under the city’s Al-Aimmah Bridge. “We want to change this reality. I want to make my city more beautiful.”
The task is Herculean in a country where it remains common for people to drop their trash on the ground.
The green banks of the Tigris, popular for picnics by families and groups of friends, are usually littered with waste, from single-use plastic bags to the disposable tips of hookah pipes, especially after public holidays.
“There is a lot of plastic, nylon bags and corks,” said Ali, 19, one of the cleanup event’s organizers.
The group then handed their collected waste to the Baghdad City Council, which took it away, bound for a landfill.
More often the garbage ends up directly in the Tigris. It is one of Iraq’s two major waterways, along with the Euphrates, that face a host of environmental pressures.
The rivers and their tributaries are dammed upstream in Turkey and Iran, over-used along the way, and polluted with domestic, industrial and agricultural waste.
The trash that flows downriver clogs riverbanks and wetlands, and poses a threat to terrestrial and aquatic wildlife.
When the water empties into the Persian Gulf, plastic bags are often ingested by turtles or dolphins, and block the airways and stomachs of many species, a UN report said.
In Iraq — which has experienced four decades of conflict and years of political and economic turmoil — separating and recycling waste has yet to become a priority for most people.
The country also lacks proper infrastructure for waste collection and disposal, said Azzam Alwash, head of the non-governmental group Nature Iraq.
“There are no environmentally friendly landfills, and plastic recycling is not economically viable,” he said.
Most garbage ends up in open dumps where it is burned, sending plumes of acrid smoke into the air.
This happens in Iraq’s southern Mesopotamian Marshes, one of the world’s largest inland deltas, which Saddam once had largely drained. They were in 2016 named a UNESCO World Heritage site for their biodiversity and ancient history.
Today a round-the-clock fire outside the town of Souq al-Shuyukh, which is the gateway to the marshes, burns thousands of tonnes of garbage under the open sky, sending white smoke drifting many kilometers away.
“Open burning of waste is a source of air pollution, and the real cost is the shortening of Iraqi lives,” Alwash said. “But the state has no money to build recycling facilities.”
Even worse is the air pollution caused by flaring — burning off gas that escapes during oil extraction.
This toxic cocktail has contributed to a rise in respiratory illnesses and greenhouse gas emissions, a phenomenon that UN climate experts have voiced alarm about and that the Iraqi government increasingly acknowledges.
Iraqi Minister of the Environment Jassem al-Falahi told the official Iraqi News Agency that waste incineration’s “toxic gases affect people’s lives and health.”
However, there have so far been few government initiatives to tackle Iraq’s environmental woes, and projects such as the Tigris cleanup are leading the way for now.
Ali said he hopes that their effort will have a long-term effect by helping change attitudes.
“Some people have stopped throwing their waste on the street,” Ali said, “Some have even joined us.”
DETERRENCE: The South Korean president-elect is seeking a more constant US security presence to deter threats from North Korea as it steps up weapons tests Advisers to South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol sought redeployment of US strategic assets, such as nuclear bombers and submarines, to the Korean Peninsula during talks held on a visit to Washington, one of the advisers said yesterday. The team of foreign policy and security aides to Yoon met US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, as Yoon seeks a more constant security presence to deter threats from North Korea as it steps up weapons tests. “Deploying the strategic assets is an important element of reinforcing the extended deterrence, and the issue naturally came up during the discussions,” Park Jin, a four-term lawmaker who
RARE MOVE: Japan’s foreign minister traveled back with the evacuees from Poland, where he met with officials and organizations to assess how Tokyo could assist Kyiv Twenty Ukrainians yesterday arrived in Tokyo on a government plane with Japanese Minister of Foreign Affairs Yoshimasa Hayashi after his trip to Poland, as Japan cautiously welcomes those fleeing Moscow’s invasion. Japan typically accepts just a few dozen refugees a year from thousands of applicants, and while it has cracked open its doors to Ukrainians, it calls them “evacuees” rather than refugees. The 20 Ukrainians flew with Hayashi from Poland, where he was on a three-day trip to assess how Japan can support Kyiv as it battles Russia’s invasion. Hayashi visited facilities for Ukrainian refugees in Warsaw and held talks with Polish officials,
ELIMINATION STRATEGY: Residents have complained of crowded and unsanitary quarantine centers, as well as difficulties in securing food and essential medical help China has sent the military and thousands of healthcare workers into Shanghai to help carry out COVID-19 tests for all of its 26 million residents as cases continued to rise yesterday, in one of the nation’s biggest-ever public health responses. Some residents woke up before dawn for white-suited healthcare workers to swab their throats as part of nucleic acid testing at their housing compounds, many lining up in their pajamas and standing the required 2m apart. The People’s Liberation Army on Sunday dispatched more than 2,000 medical personnel to Shanghai, an armed forces newspaper reported. More than 10,000 healthcare workers from provinces such
When Japanese brewing giant Kirin called time on its Burmese operations last month, the news made little difference to Kyaw Gyi — like many drinkers, he had long boycotted the beer it produced with a military conglomerate. For years, Myanmar Beer dominated bars and supermarket shelves, its Japanese backing a sign of the economic liberalization washing into the Southeast Asian nation after the military relaxed its iron grip on power in 2011, but after the generals ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s civilian government in February last year, many turned their backs on the brew, along with a host of other goods
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 10, 2022
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WIND ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
712 PM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Bee, Goliad, Victoria, Inland Kleberg, Inland San
Patricio, Inland Refugio, Inland Calhoun and Coastal Kleberg
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Winds have fallen below Advisory thresholds and thus the Wind
Advisory has been allowed to expire.
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Inland Nueces and Coastal Nueces Counties.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WINDS, VERY DRY FUELS, AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF DEEP SOUTH TEXAS...
...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* AFFECTED AREA...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks, Starr, Southern
Hidalgo, and Northern Hidalgo Counties.
* TIMING...1 PM CDT to 7 PM CDT Monday.
* WIND...South to Southeast 15 to 20 mph, gusting to 30 mph
Monday.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum values from 20 to 40 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. In general...these conditions include
sustained 20 foot winds of 25 MPH or greater...humidity ranging
from below 25 percent in Zapata County to below 45 percent along
the coast...each lasting for 2 hours or more...and cured fuels.
Humidity below 25 percent in most areas will trigger fire danger
at lower wind speeds. Detailed decision tables are found at
https://weather.gov/rgv/mapcolors#fire. Listen for later
forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Nabil Crismatt's experience in a big league bullpen has taught him to be ready to pitch from the moment the first inning starts.
He had to be ready even earlier on Sunday.
Crismatt pitched three scoreless innings in an emergency start, Jurickson Profar hit a grand slam and the San Diego Padres used a big second inning to win their third straight game, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-5.
“My mentality is to be ready to go at any moment,” Crismatt said. “When they told me I was in the game, I liked that moment and I love to go out there and compete.”
Crismatt and catcher Jorge Alfaro formed the first Colombian-born starting battery in major league history.
The Padres sent 10 hitters to the plate in the second and the first seven reached base, starting with Jake Cronenworth on an error by second baseman Ketel Marte. Luke Voit and Wil Myers followed with walks and then Profar hammered a hanging slider from left-hander Caleb Smith into the left-center seats.
It's been a good start for Profar, who also homered on Friday. He helped the Padres win three of four in the series.
Jorge Alfaro followed Profar with a shot to center and the Padres had a 5-0 lead they wouldn't come close to relinquishing. They were helped by a sloppy D-backs team that made two costly errors, including Marte's that started the second-inning rally.
“Three unearned runs to me is unacceptable,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “That game should have been a lot closer than it was.”
Crismatt was the emergency starting pitcher for the Padres after Blake Snell was scratched just before the first pitch because of left adductor tightness. San Diego manager Bob Melvin said he had already exchanged lineup cards when Snell felt the injury on his final warmup pitch, setting off a bullpen scramble.
“It was as late as I've ever seen anything,” Melvin said. “We had to make some adjustments on the fly and got it done.”
Crismatt responded well in his first career start, throwing three shutout innings and giving up just one hit. Austin Adams (1-0) got the win after a scoreless inning of relief.
Smith (0-1) gave up five runs, four earned, in one inning. Cooper Hummel hit a three-run homer for Arizona in the ninth, his first major league hit. Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly moved to the mound for the ninth and pitched a scoreless inning.
SNELL SCRATCHED
Melvin said Snell — the 2018 AL Cy Young Award winner — is likely headed for a stint on the 10-day IL but the team wanted to see how the pitcher feels on Monday.
It was the first bit of bad news for a Padres rotation that was brilliant through the first three games. Yu Darvish and Sean Manaea threw 13 innings of no-hit baseball on back-to-back days and Joe Musgrove was solid on Saturday, giving up two runs over six innings.
DISMAL D-BACKS
It was a rough opening series for the Diamondbacks, who dropped three of four games.
Their only win was on opening night, when Seth Beer clubbed a game-winning, three-run homer in the ninth.
That fun moment aside, the D-backs don't look much better than last season, when they finished with a 52-110 record. On Sunday, Arizona was hurt by two costly errors that led to three unearned runs. When two runs scored on back-to-back wild pitches in the fifth, there were even some boos from the home crowd at Chase Field.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Diamondbacks: RHP Luke Weaver was placed on the 10-day IL with right elbow inflammation. LHP Kyle Nelson was called up to take Weaver's place on the roster.
UP NEXT
Padres: San Diego travels to San Francisco for a three-game series beginning Monday. RHP Nick Martinez will start for the Padres against Giants LHP Alex Wood.
Diamondbacks: Arizona has a day off before a two-game home series with the Houston Astros that begins Tuesday. RHP Zac Gallen is expected to make his first start of the season against Houston RHP Luis Garcia.
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Young man drowns at exclusive golf course after dare goes horribly wrong and terrified friends desperately try to resuscitate him
- Young man drowned after friends dared him to swim at Gold Coast golf club lake
- The 23-year-old had been drinking with group of friends on Sunday afternoon
- Young man's friends dared him to jump into lake at Emerald Lakes Golf Club
A young man drowned after his friends dared him to go swimming in a lake at an exclusive golf club.
The 23-year-old was egged on by friends to take a dip in the water at Emerald Lakes Golf Club on Alabaster Drive in Carrara, on the Gold Coast, at 9.40pm on Sunday.
Superintendent Geoff Sheldon said the man had been drinking all afternoon and described the fatal mix of alcohol and swimming as 'fatal'.
The 23-year-old was egged on by friends to take a dip in the water at Emerald Lakes Golf Club on Alabaster Drive in Carrara, on the Gold Coast, at 9.40pm on Sunday
'Mucking around with mates and he's gone under the surface and drowned,' he told ABC Gold Coast.
'It would appear that he had been drinking in the afternoon and the fatal mix of alcohol and water seems to have taken another victim, unfortunately.'
The man was pulled from the water unconscious before bystanders performed CPR in an attempt to revive him.
Emergency services then arrived on scene but could not resuscitate him.
A Queensland Ambulance spokesman said the man had stopped breathing by the time paramedics reached the golf course.
Police are preparing a report for the coroner.
The golf course was reopened with golfers spotted playing on the green early on Monday morning.
Superintendent Geoff Sheldon said the man had been drinking all afternoon and described the fatal mix of alcohol and swimming as 'fatal'
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 10, 2022
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WIND ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
712 PM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Bee, Goliad, Victoria, Inland Kleberg, Inland San
Patricio, Inland Refugio, Inland Calhoun and Coastal Kleberg
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Winds have fallen below Advisory thresholds and thus the Wind
Advisory has been allowed to expire.
...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Inland Nueces and Coastal Nueces Counties.
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR WINDS, VERY DRY FUELS, AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF DEEP SOUTH TEXAS...
...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED...
* AFFECTED AREA...Zapata, Jim Hogg, Brooks, Starr, Southern
Hidalgo, and Northern Hidalgo Counties.
* TIMING...1 PM CDT to 7 PM CDT Monday.
* WIND...South to Southeast 15 to 20 mph, gusting to 30 mph
Monday.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum values from 20 to 40 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. In general...these conditions include
sustained 20 foot winds of 25 MPH or greater...humidity ranging
from below 25 percent in Zapata County to below 45 percent along
the coast...each lasting for 2 hours or more...and cured fuels.
Humidity below 25 percent in most areas will trigger fire danger
at lower wind speeds. Detailed decision tables are found at
https://weather.gov/rgv/mapcolors#fire. Listen for later
forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
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ELLABELL, Ga. (WSAV) — A devastating tornado in Bryan County, southwest of Savannah, Georgia, on Tuesday has left one family without a home and a woman they love.
Belinda Thompson, 66, died during the storm, according to the Bryan County Coroner’s Office. Eight others were injured.
Calvin Thompson, Belinda’s husband, describes her as precious, loving, caring and someone who loved God and her family.
The Thompsons hid in a closet as the storm made its way through. The family said the tornado flipped the house over a tree, leaving behind a misconfigured pile of debris.
“I don’t know how I lived through it but my wife didn’t,” Calvin said. “I’m going to miss her a whole lot. She was my everything. We just left the funeral home and I got to see my baby once more, you know, before all this goes over. And it was tough, I ain’t going to lie to you.”
One of the couple’s dogs made it out, but the other was found dead. Calvin’s stucco business, which he ran out of the house, was also destroyed.
The outpouring of support from people near and far has been helping Calvin get through this challenging time.
“If it weren’t for the outreach and love from everyone in this community, man, I’m just overwhelmed with love from people and I’m very fortunate – all my friends, people I don’t know,” he said. “It’s just unreal.”
Calvin’s big toe was cut off by a piece of debris on top of him, but he was able to get it sewn back on. He said he also has some bruises and scratches on his back but, even when that all heals, there will still be a hole in his heart forever.
“God put me here for something,” he said. “He left me here. I don’t know why, but I know why he took her. Because she was ready. Maybe I wasn’t ready. But I’m ready now. She was a Christian lady. No doubt that she’s with God. And one day I’ll be there to see her.”
To help cover funeral expenses and to support Calvin, family members have organized a GoFundMe. You can find the link here.
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Viz Media, Manga Plus Publish Tatsuki Fujimoto's 'Goodbye, Eri' 1-Shot Manga in English
posted on by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Viz Media and Shueisha's MANGA Plus service both digitally published Chainsaw Man author Tatsuki Fujimoto's new 200-page one-shot manga titled "Goodbye, Eri" ("Sayonara Eri") on Sunday (Monday Japan Time). Shueisha released the manga in Japanese on its Shonen Jump+ app and website.
MANGA Plus describes the one-shot:
With his mother dying, Yuta attempts to capture her last days on his phone. After her death, Yuta heads to the roof of the hospital to commit suicide, but a meeting with a strange girl leads him on the path to making a movie.
Fujimoto published a 140-page one-shot manga titled "Look Back" on Shonen Jump+ in July 2021. Shueisha's MANGA Plus service and Viz Media both published the manga in English digitally. The manga topped the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2022 list for male readers, and was nominated for the 14th Manga Taisho awards.
Fujimoto (Fire Punch) debuted the Chainsaw Man manga in Weekly Shonen Jump in December 2018 and ended its "first part," the "Kōan" (Public Safety) arc, in December 2020. The manga will return with its second part titled "Gakkō-hen" (School Arc) on Shonen Jump+ this summer.
The manga was nominated for the 13th Manga Taisho awards in 2019, and ranked at #4 on the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2020 (This Manga Is Amazing!) guidebook's top manga for male readers. The manga won in the Best Shōnen Manga category at the 66th Shogakukan Manga Awards in January 2021. Additionally, the manga topped the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2021 list for male readers. The manga won the Best Manga award at The Harvey Awards last October.
Viz Media is publishing the manga simultaneously digitally, and is also publishing the manga in print. Shueisha's MANGA Plus service is also publishing the manga in English digitally.
The manga is getting a television anime at studio MAPPA (Jujutsu Kaisen, Dorohedoro, Attack on Titan The Final Season). Ryū Nakayama is directing the anime.
Sources: Manga Plus, Shonen Jump's Twitter account, Chainsaw Man's Twitter account
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RAC Rescue helicopter sent to surfing incident in Yallingup where a man in his 40s is in a critical condition
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Jack White Kicks Off Tour with 'Fear of the Dawn' Album Release
The performance included a surprise proposal during "Hotel Yorba."
Last night, Jack White kicked off The Supply Chain Issues Tour with a special FEAR OF THE DAWN album release show at Detroit's Masonic Temple Theatre, his first headline show in four years. The performance included a surprise proposal during his performance of "Hotel Yorba" followed by an on stage marriage ceremony to Olivia Jean, with Third Man's Ben Swank serving as officiant. White's mother, Jean's father, their family and close friends were in attendance.
His tour will continue with a second FEAR OF THE DAWN sold out album release show tonight at Detroit's Masonic Temple Theatre and makes additional stops in North America, Europe, and the United Kingdom, full routing available below. The Supply Chain Issues Tour celebrates the release of two brand new Jack White albums; FEAR OF THE DAWN out now via Third Man Records, and ENTERING HEAVEN ALIVE available on July 22, 2022. For ticket availability and more information, please visit jackwhiteiii.com/tour-dates.
JACK WHITE
THE SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES TOUR 2022
April 09 - Detroit, MI - Masonic Temple Theatre (SOLD OUT) †^
April 10 - Grand Rapids, MI - Van Andel Arena ^
April 12 - Chicago, IL - Credit Union 1 Arena §
April 13 - Cincinnati, OH - The Andrew J Brady ICON Music Center §
April 14 - Pittsburgh, PA - Petersen Events Center §
April 16 - Laval, QC - Place Bell #
April 17 - Boston, MA - Agganis Arena **
April 19 - Washington, DC - The Anthem **
April 21 - Brooklyn, NY - Barclays Center ##
April 23 - Portsmouth, VA - Atlantic Union Bank Pavilion ^^
April 24 - North Charleston, SC - High Water Festival *
April 26 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle ^^
April 27 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle §§
April 28 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle ##
April 30 - Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphitheater ##
May 01 - Nashville, TN - Ascend Amphitheater §§
May 23 - Irving, TX - The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory ***
May 24 - Tulsa, OK - BOK Center ***
May 25 - Austin, TX - Moody Center †††
May 27 - El Paso, TX - El Paso County Coliseum †††
May 28 - Phoenix, AZ - Arizona Federal Theatre †††
May 29 - Las Vegas, NV - The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan †††
May 31 - Los Angeles, CA - YouTube Theater ^^^
June 01 - Los Angeles, CA - YouTube Theater §§§
June 03 - Reno, NV - Reno Events Center ^^^
June 04 - Mountain View, CA - Shoreline Amphitheatre ###
June 06 - Portland, OR - Moda Center ****
June 07 - Vancouver, BC - Pacific Coliseum ****
June 08 - Seattle, WA - Climate Pledge Arena ****
June 10 - Salt Lake City, UT - USANA Amphitheatre ††††
June 11 - Broomfield, CO - 1STBANK Center ††††
June 12 - Lincoln, NE - Pinewood Bowl Amphitheater††††
June 27 - London, UK - Eventim Apollo @
June 28 - London, UK - Eventim Apollo +
June 30 - Cologne, Germany - Palladium @
July 01 - Amsterdam, Netherlands - AFAS Live +
July 02 - Leipzig, Germany - Haus Auensee <
July 04 - Berlin, Germany - Verti Music Hall <
July 05 - Prague, Czech Republic - Forum Karlin <<<
July 07 - Lyon, France - Le Radiant @@
July 08 - Barcelona, Spain - Cruïlla Festival*
July 10 - Madrid, Spain - Mad Cool Festival *
July 12 - Carcassonne, France - Festival de Carcassonne @@
July 14 - Zurich, Switzerland - Samsung Hall ++
July 15 - Frankfurt, Germany - Jahrhunderthalle ++
July 16 - Brussels, Belgium - Forest National <<
July 18 - Paris, France - L'Olympia >>
July 19 - Paris, France - L'Olympia >>
July 20 - Paris, France - L'Olympia >>
July 30 - Yuzawa, Japan - Fuji Rock Festival*
August 13 - Minneapolis, MN - Armory ^^
August 14 - Des Moines, IA - Val Air Ballroom^^^^
August 16 - Milwaukee, WI - UWM Panther Arena ^^^^
August 17 - Indianapolis, IN - TCU Amphitheater at White River State Park ^^^^
August 19 - Toronto, ON - Budweiser Stage #
August 21 - Lewiston, NY - Artpark ††
August 23 - Portland, ME - Cross Insurance Arena §§§§
August 24 - Baltimore, MD - Pier Six Pavilion §§§§
August 25 - Charlotte, NC - Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre §§§§
August 27 - Huntsville, AL - Orion Amphitheater ####
August 28 - St. Louis, MO - Saint Louis Music Park ####
August 29 - Kansas City, MO - Starlight Theatre ####
September 15 - Louisville, KY - Bourbon & Beyond*
* Festival Performance
w/ SPECIAL GUESTS (NORTH AMERICA)
† Sugar Tradition (April 8-9)
^ Olivia Jean (April 8-10)
§ Geese (April 12-14)
# July Talk (April 16, August 19)
** Men I Trust (April 17, 19)
^^ Starcrawler (April 23, 26, August 13)
§§ JD McPherson (April 27, May 1)
## Be Your Own Pet (April 21, 28, 30)
*** Briston Maroney (May 23-24)
††† Chicano Batman (May 25, 27-29)
^^^ Natalie Bergman (May 31, June 3)
§§§ The Afghan Whigs (June 1)
### The Kills (June 4)
**** The Backseat Lovers (June 6-8)
†††† Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio (June 10-12)
^^^^ Ezra Furman (August 14, 16-17)
††Cherry Glazerr (August 21)
§§§§ Cautious Clay (August 23-25)
#### Glove (August 27-29)
w/ SPECIAL GUESTS (EUROPE/UK)
@ Chubby & The Gang (June 27, 30)
+ Yard Act (June 28, July 1)
< SONS (July 2, 4)
<<<Doctor Victor (July 5)
@@ Ko Ko Mo (July 7, 12)
++ Larkin Poe (July 14-15)
<< Equal Idiots (July 16)
>> Mdou Moctar (July 18, 19, 20)
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BEIJING (AP) — Shanghai on Sunday discharged over 11,000 recovered COVID-19 patients and health authorities emphasized that they must be allowed to return home despite the lockdown that has severely restricted movement in China’s largest city.
“We hope their family and community will not worry about them or discriminate against them,” said Wu Jinglei, director of the Shanghai Health Commission.
The city of 26 million people reported 1,006 confirmed infections and nearly 24,000 asymptomatic cases in the last 24 hours. Shanghai has been under lockdown since March 28, and authorities said Saturday that the strict measures would be lifted in areas with no new cases in the last 14 days following another round of mass testing.
The United States on Saturday advised its citizens to reconsider traveling to China due to “arbitrary enforcement” of local laws and COVID-19 restrictions, particularly in Hong Kong, Jilin province and Shanghai. U.S. officials cited a risk of “parents and children being separated.”
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said in response that China was “strongly dissatisfied with and firmly opposed to the U.S. side’s groundless accusation against China’s epidemic response.”
“It should be pointed out that China’s anti-epidemic policies are science-based and effective, and we are fully confident that Shanghai and other places in China will prevail over the new wave of the epidemic,” said Zhao.
Meanwhile, Shanghai authorities said that they have secured daily supplies for residents from online platforms, according to state-owned newspaper Global Times, following complaints about deliveries of food and other basic necessities as the lockdown enters its third week.
Residents have resorted to group buying of groceries because they are not allowed to leave their buildings. Posts circulating on social media platforms such as Weibo also show that some residents have not been able to have their food orders delivered, while others posted online that they’re running out of food.
Some people said that as soon as you go to the grocery shopping app, a day’s orders are already filled.
According to the Global Times, platforms such as JD.com as well as Alibaba’s Ele.me delivery apps are working with authorities to ensure that everyone has access to vegetables, fruits and other produce.
Shanghai highlights the soaring human and economic cost of China’s “zero-COVID” strategy that aims to isolate every infected person.
Separately, Erjiefang, an area in capital Beijing, was classified as high-risk on Saturday after eight local COVID-19 infections were reported there over the past two weeks.
And in Guangzhou, primary and middle schools will switch to online learning starting Monday after the metropolis of 18 million northwest of Hong Kong registered 23 local infections since Friday, the official Xinhua News Agency reported. An exhibition center was being converted into a makeshift hospital after authorities said earlier they would begin citywide mass testing.
China is facing one of its worst local outbreaks since the pandemic began. China is still closed to international travel, even as most of the world has sought ways to live with the virus.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 10, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
857 PM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN ATASCOSA COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. However gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.
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World number Scottie Scheffler said he was relishing a “fight” with nearest rival Cameron Smith as he closed in on a first major title in the 86th Masters.
Scheffler was six shots clear of the field after eight holes of the third round at Augusta National, but eventually had to settle for a three-stroke advantage as the Australian produced the lowest round of the day – a 68 – in testing conditions.
“It should be a great fight,” Scheffler said after his 71. “Obviously Cam is a tremendous player, he’s got a fantastic short game and he’s coming off a huge win at The Players (Championship).
“Both of us are in good form so I’m definitely looking forward to the challenge of playing with him. For me, being in this position, it’s nice to be in control of the golf tournament.
“And all I’m trying to do out there is be committed to my shots and execute, and after that it’s not really up to me.”
The American heads into the final round on nine under par, with Smith on six under and South Korea’s Sungjae Im two shots further back. Ireland’s Shane Lowry and 2011 champion Charl Schwartzel share fourth place on two under.
Shot of the day
Former champion Charl Schwartzel holed out from 136 yards for an eagle on the 10th.
Quote of the day
Tiger Woods does not mince his words after struggling badly on the greens in his 78.
Tweet of the day
Kevin Na’s unfortunate five-putt on the 16th is analysed in detail.
Round of the day
Smith was the only player to break 70 on day three.
Statistic of the day
The omens look good for Scheffler fans.
Easiest hole
The par-five second played as the easiest hole, giving up one eagle, 29 birdies and just three bogeys for a scoring average of 4.462.
Toughest hole
The 18th was the most challenging and just two players made birdie, with leader Scheffler one of 19 to make bogey as the par-four played to an average of 4.558.
Weather forecast
Skies will quickly clear on Saturday evening with a decreasing breeze, setting the stage for a chilly night. After a cold start on Sunday morning, sunny skies will help temperatures warm into the low 70s during the afternoon with a lighter breeze.
Key tee times (all BST)
1550 Jon Rahm, Tiger Woods
1850 Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa
1930 Sungjae Im, Shane Lowry
1940 Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Smith
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While fans are waiting to see Yash in KGF Chapter 2, another South-Indian superstar is set to clash with Yash in theatres on April 14. Thalapathy Vijay and Pooja Hegde-starrer Beast is also set to release on the same date. Beast director Nelson Dilipkumar reveals the story behind casting the fresh pair in a film that marked Pooja Hegde’s homecoming to Tamil cinema. Nelson envisioned that Pooja would not only spark a great chemistry with Vijay, but also emerge as the perfect fit for the part, given the fabulous job she did in the blockbuster Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.
Nelson Dilipkumar says, “When we were finalising the cast for Beast, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo had also just released. In that movie, Pooja was the perfect fit, keeping all of this in mind. She’s a hard-working actor.” —TMS
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 10, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Austin San Antonio has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Atascosa County in south central Texas...
* Until 915 PM CDT.
* At 831 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cross, or 12
miles north of Tilden, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Pleasanton, Jourdanton, Christine, Campbellton, Coughran, Peggy,
Graytown, McCoy, and Fashing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail, damaging winds, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
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Key hole on Sunday at the Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - A look at the key hole Sunday in the final round of the Masters:
HOLE: 12
YARDAGE: 155
PAR: 3
STROKE AVERAGE: 3.35
RANK: 2
Scottie Scheffler walks across the Ben Hogan Bridge at the 12th hole during the final round at the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
KEY FACT: It surrendered only two birdies to 52 players - Matthew Fitzpatrick and 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama had the 2s - on Sunday, and it was where Cameron Smith´s chances at the green jacket came to an end. He made a triple-bogey 6 on the hole, the worst score there all day. Smith had just made birdie at the par-4 11th to get within three shots of Scottie Scheffler. He left the 12th trailing by six.
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Cameron Smith, of Australia, tees off on the 12th hole during the final round at the Masters golf tournament on Sunday, April 10, 2022, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
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INDIANAPOLIS — Nearly 1 million Hoosiers are food insecure, meaning they don’t have consistent access to nutritious and affordable food.
Skyrocketing grocery prices, along with general inflation and the recent spike in gas prices, have made it more difficult for some Hoosier families to put food on the table.
That’s why CBS4 and FOX59 are again teaming up with Midwest Food Bank and Gleaners Food Bank for our “Pack the Pantries” initiative.
The donation drive begins this Thursday, April 21 at 6 p.m. and continues throughout the day on Friday the 22nd.
You can donate at the following websites:
Or you can text a gift to:
- Midwest: text @MFBINDY to 52014
- Gleaners: text GIVE to 317-593-2400
Financial donations are requested, rather than food, because Gleaners and Midwest can buy in bulk at wholesale prices, stretching their dollar much further.
A donation of just $1 provides about 5 meals. A $10 gift provides 50 meals and $25 covers 125 meals.
Pack the Pantries is sponsored by Financial Center First Credit Union.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 10, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
829 PM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL LA SALLE COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...
The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 845 PM CDT
FOR NORTHERN MCMULLEN COUNTY...
At 827 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cross, or 7
miles northwest of Tilden, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Tilden, Crowther, Cross and Zella.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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Ride shut down after close call at Sydney’s Royal Easter Show
A popular ride at Sydney's Royal Easter Show has been shut down after a near disaster.
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A popular ride at Sydney's Royal Easter Show has been shut down after a near disaster.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Obi Toppin scored a career-high 42 points, Immanuel Quickley had 34 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the New York Knicks finished a disappointing season by beating the Toronto Raptors 105-94 on Sunday night.
The Knicks finished 37-45 after making the playoffs last season, but second-year players Toppin and Quickley ended on high notes. Quickley had career highs in points and assists and equaled his best night on the boards.
Alec Burks added 10 points for the Knicks, who dressed only eight players. They won their last two games and seven of 10.
Toronto held out Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet in their final game of the regular season ahead of their first-round playoff matchup with fourth-seeded Philadelphia.
Chris Boucher scored 21 points and Gary Trent Jr. added 17 for the Raptors, who had their winning streak snapped at three games.
The Knicks trailed by three points early in the fourth quarter before going on a 9-0 run to pull away.
Ryan Arcidiacano initiated the rally with a 3-pointer to even it at 80-all and Quickley capped it with a pair of free throws with 5:51 remaining to make it 87-80. Boucher then answered with a basket before Toppin put the Knicks up 92-82 with a baseline alley-oop dunk and a 3-pointer with 4:13 to go.
New York jumped off to a quick start, taking an 11-2 lead just over two minutes in and closed out the opening period with a 31-22 advantage, led by 12 points from Toppin.
Toronto erased the double-digit deficit with 13-0 run during a 2 1/2-minute stretch in the middle of the second quarter, capped by a baseball pass from Malacchi Flynn to Trent for a layup to make it 39-35.
Toppin closed out the half with a 3-pointer that put the Knicks ahead 53-48.
TIP-NS
Raptors: Flynn scored 10 points.
Knicks: RJ Barrett (sprained right knee), Mitchell Robinson, Quentin Grimes and Miles McBride all were held out of the season finale. … Quickley’s previous career high in assists, eight, was recorded Jan. 17 at Boston
LOOKING AHEAD
Knicks president Leon Rose, who had gone all season without speaking publicly, called the team’s season a disappointment during an interview on MSG Network that aired before Sunday’s tip-off.
New York finished 11th in the Eastern Conference a year after reaching the playoffs and losing to Atlanta in the first round.
“I feel as though it’s been a disappointing season from the standpoint of wins and losses,” the former agent turned league executive said. “And we are going to take good hard look at it after the season to evaluate everything that’s going on. … The first year things clicked. This year from the beginning things didn’t click. We faced adversity. We had some tough stretches.”
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Russia-Ukraine crisis live updates | Zelensky: Next few days of war are crucial
April 11, 2022 08:44 ISTHere are the latest developments from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict
Ukraine’s armed forces braced on Monday for a new Russian offensive as powerful explosions rocked cities in the south and east
The governor of the region that includes Ukraine’s fourth-largest city, Dnipro, says the airport was hit twice by missile attacks on Sunday. The Ukrainian military command said Russian forces also keep shelling Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, and have kept up their siege of Mariupol, the key southern port city that has been under attack for nearly six weeks.
Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government is providing investigative support to efforts to document war crimes in Ukraine, and he said Russian President Vladimir Putin is responsible.
India and the U.S. will hold their fourth annual ‘2+2’ Defence and Foreign Ministry dialogue today in Washington, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine looming over the discussions and occupying a prominent place on the agenda.
The conflict began escalating on February 21, 2022, after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised separatist regions in eastern Ukraine and deployed troops in a peacekeeping role.
Here are the latest updates:
Zelensky: Next few days of war are crucial
Ukraine’s president warned his nation Sunday night that the coming week would be as crucial as any in the war.
“Russian troops will move to even larger operations in the east of our state,” Volodymyr Zelensky said in his nightly address.
He accused Russia of trying to evade responsibility for war crimes.
“When people lack the courage to admit their mistakes, apologize, adapt to reality and learn, they turn into monsters. And when the world ignores it, the monsters decide that it is the world that has to adapt to them. Ukraine will stop all this,” Mr. Zelensky said.- AP
Ukrainian defenders dig in as Russia boosts firepower
As Ukrainian forces dug in on Sunday, Russia lined up more firepower and tapped a decorated general to take centralized control of the war ahead of a potentially decisive showdown in eastern Ukraine that could start within days.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Sunday in his nightly address to the nation that the coming week would be as crucial as any in the war, saying “Russian troops will move to even larger operations in the east of our state.”
He also accused Russia of trying to evade responsibility for war crimes in Ukraine.
“When people lack the courage to admit their mistakes, apologize, adapt to reality and learn, they turn into monsters. And when the world ignores it, the monsters decide that it is the world that has to adapt to them,” Mr. Zelensky said.- AP
War to slash Ukraine’s GDP output by over 45%, World Bank forecasts
Ukraine’s economic output will likely contract by a staggering 45.1% this year as Russia’s invasion has shuttered businesses, slashed exports and rendered economic activity impossible in large swaths of the country, the World Bank said on Sunday.
The World Bank also forecast Russia’s 2022 GDP output to fall 11.2% due to punishing financial sanctions imposed by the United States and its Western allies on Russia’s banks, state-owned enterprises and other institutions.
The World Bank’s “War in the Region” economic update said the Eastern Europe region, comprising Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova, is forecast to show a GDP contraction of 30.7% this year, due to shocks from the war and disruption of trade.- Reuters
Chechen chief Kadyrov says Russian forces will take Kyiv
Ramzan Kadyrov, the powerful head of Russia’s republic of Chechnya, said early on Monday that there will be an offensive by Russian forces not only on the besieged port of Mariupol, but also on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities.
“There will be an offensive ... not only on Mariupol, but also on other places, cities and villages,” Kadyrov said in a video posted on his Telegram channel.
“Luhansk and Donetsk - we will fully liberate in the first place ... and then take Kyiv and all other cities.”
Kadyrov, who has often described himself as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “foot soldier,” said there should be no doubt about Kyiv.- Reuters
Ukraine braces for key battles on eastern front
Ukraine is preparing for “important battles” against Moscow’s forces in the east of the country, officials in Kyiv said, as Pope Francis on Sunday called for an Easter truce to end the war.
Evacuations continued from Kramatorsk, in eastern Ukraine, where a missile strike on Friday killed 52 people at a railway station, while an airport in the central city of Dnipro was completely destroyed in fresh shelling on Sunday.
Dozens of Ukrainians found in grave near Kyiv as battle looms in east
A grave with dozens of Ukrainians civilians has been found in Buzova village near Kyiv, an official said, the latest reported mass grave to be discovered as Russian forces retreat from their offensive on the capital and focus their assault on the east.
Taras Didych, head of the Dmytrivka community that includes Buzova, told Ukrainian television that the bodies were found in a ditch near a petrol station. The number of dead had yet to be confirmed.
Ukraine crisis to headline India-U.S. 2+2 dialogue
India and the U.S. will hold their fourth annual ‘2+2’ Defence and Foreign Ministry dialogue on April 11 in Washington, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine looming over the discussions and occupying a prominent place on the agenda.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who arrived in Washington on Saturday night, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, arrived on Sunday, will meet their counterparts, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, in the first such dialogue of the Biden administration.
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ADEM to assess tornado damage in Springdale this week
The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management will assess the damage from the Springdale tornado this week.
Doug Sprouse, the mayor of Springdale, said it is very likely the city itself and public infrastructure will not qualify for financial assistance, but individual residents who are uninsured or underinsured could qualify for help.
"That's a necessary step to determine what sorts of thresholds the damage may meet, in dollars, so that we can we'll know what type of assistance our residents will be eligible for," he said.
ADEM will tour damage in the city to see if people impacted by the tornado meet the threshold for individual assistance.
"There's still other programs that might come into play that the state can help with, and so we're confident our residents will be able to get some help directly, but we just don't know what form that's going to take yet. We won't know until these assessments are done," Sprouse said.
Clean-up continues in Springdale, and even though public buildings like the Springdale Airport and George Elementary likely won't qualify for financial help, Sprouse said he is confident some residents will be able to get that help.
"The part I'm really hopeful about, but still it could be hard to reach, that's the individual assistance. That's what the assessments are all about," he said.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
937 PM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Medina and
southeastern Bandera Counties through 1015 PM CDT...
At 937 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of D'Hanis, or 9 miles northwest of Hondo, moving east at
40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hondo, Castroville, Lacoste, Lakehills, Cliff, D'Hanis, Noonan, New
Fountain, Quihi, Dunlay, Mico, Pearson, Rio Medina, Bader, and
Government Canyon State Natural Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 2934 9937 2954 9937 2965 9881 2925 9880
TIME...MOT...LOC 0237Z 267DEG 33KT 2946 9927
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
07-08-10-17-32, Lucky Ball: 16
(seven, eight, ten, seventeen, thirty-two; Lucky Ball: sixteen)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
07-08-10-17-32, Lucky Ball: 16
(seven, eight, ten, seventeen, thirty-two; Lucky Ball: sixteen)
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Pension savings grow 5 pct in 2021 amid youngsters' keen interest in retirement preparations
SEOUL, April 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's personal pension savings grew 5 percent in 2021 as younger people have keen interest in making preparations for post-retirement life, data showed Monday.
The country's personal pension savings reserves came to 160.1 trillion won (US$130.2 billion) last year, up from the previous year's 152.5 trillion won, according to the data from the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS).
The rise came as younger people increasingly opened accounts for pension products last year.
The number of subscriptions to pension products among those in their 20s jumped 70 percent on-year in 2021. The number for those in their 30s also rose 21.9 percent over the same period.
The figures were much higher than a 16.7 percent on-year rise tallied for all age groups.
The return on pension savings stood at 4.36 percent last year, up 0.18 percentage point from a year earlier, the data showed.
As pension savings reserves are on the rise, the FSS said that it is necessary to expand government support, including tax deduction for such products intended to help many people with post-retirement life.
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N. Korea slams U.S. over Ukraine crisis, calls Joe Biden 'old man in his senility'
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BTS to begin four live concerts in Las Vegas on Saturday
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BIGBANG rules music charts after returning from four-year hiatus
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Mountain behind Cheong Wa Dae to fully open to public
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ASML CEO in S. Korea to discuss semiconductor cooperation amid global chip shortage
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N. Korea slams U.S. over Ukraine crisis, calls Joe Biden 'old man in his senility'
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(4th LD) Yoon vows to strengthen deterrence against N. Korea's nuclear, missile threats
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(LEAD) Pyongyang will not fire 'single bullet' toward Seoul: Kim Yo-jong
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Mountain behind Cheong Wa Dae to fully open to public
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(LEAD) New COVID-19 cases fall below 200,000 in 5 days amid downward trend
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N. Korea slams U.S. over Ukraine crisis, calls Joe Biden 'old man in his senility'
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(LEAD) Yoon names 8 Cabinet members, including defense, finance ministers
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S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 100,000 for first time in 7 weeks
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(2nd LD) Yoon names 8 Cabinet members, including defense, finance ministers
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(3rd LD) S. Korea's new COVID-19 cases below 200,000 for 2nd day amid slowdown in omicron wave
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
07-08-10-17-32, Lucky Ball: 16
(seven, eight, ten, seventeen, thirty-two; Lucky Ball: sixteen)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
07-08-10-17-32, Lucky Ball: 16
(seven, eight, ten, seventeen, thirty-two; Lucky Ball: sixteen)
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, April 10, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
937 PM CDT Sun Apr 10 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Medina and
southeastern Bandera Counties through 1015 PM CDT...
At 937 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8
miles north of D'Hanis, or 9 miles northwest of Hondo, moving east at
40 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Hondo, Castroville, Lacoste, Lakehills, Cliff, D'Hanis, Noonan, New
Fountain, Quihi, Dunlay, Mico, Pearson, Rio Medina, Bader, and
Government Canyon State Natural Area.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 2934 9937 2954 9937 2965 9881 2925 9880
TIME...MOT...LOC 0237Z 267DEG 33KT 2946 9927
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WAVERLY TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A new K-9 with big paws to fill will soon be patrolling a Lackawanna County community.
At the beginning of April, Waverly Township police officer Angelo Rudolfi announced his partner, K-9 Wyatt tragically died from an intestinal problem.
The department said Sunday, they are bringing a new K-9 on board — and the role is staying in the family.
Shadow, who is Wyatt’s little brother, is the newest member of the police force. Wyatt’s mom and dad had a litter of puppies in February. Officers took a trip to Boston to visit the litter, and came home with Shadow. The department says K-9 training will continue as if they were still training Wyatt.
Wyatt joined the force in 2020. The German Shepherd helped with drug searches and tracking and was popular in the community. A memorial service for K-9 Wyatt is pending.
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Colwyn Bay sits in an idyllic spot along the Welsh coastline, offering a long promenade, seaside views and easy access to some of Wales' most popular beauty spots. However the town also sometimes finds itself in the spotlight over anti-social behaviour, drug dealing and a decline in the look of the area.
Recently, Colwyn Bay North was rated among the "most dangerous" neighbourhoods in Wales, coming in fifth in the top ten statistics based on crime rates. The data looked at the crimes of bicycle theft, burglary, criminal damage and arson, drug offences, other crime, other theft, possession of weapons, public order offences, robbery, shoplifting, theft from person, vehicle crime, and violent and sexual offences.
Rhyl North was branded the region's "most dangerous" area, but the statistics and the reality can often be two different things. You can find out what people in Rhyl thought about it here.
READ MORE: Brave girl, 4, helps police catch 'thief with suitcase full of stolen items'
Now, we have spoken to people in Colwyn Bay to get their thoughts on the issues the town is facing. Nearly £6m is being spent on major plans to refurbish the promenade area, but some are still concerned about the future of the town.
Mari Jones, a resident of area, said: "It's great what they are doing for the beach front and Porth Eirias, but sadly it hasn't benefitted the town. The high street once looked lovely but now looks quite poor and run down, the bay initiative hasn't improved the overall image of the area, Station Road is still full of empty of shops and while the artisan market does bring in a few hundred people every month, it does only happen once a month."
The market, which is run by The Artisan Market Company, has been a popular reference point for positive change in the area, but has been off for the first few months of the new year with the event starting back later this month. Outside of the artisan market the town still holds a regular market every Tuesday and Saturday. This is a smaller event but still organised by the same group, and it attempts to retain the feel of the original market that the area has had for more than 30 years.
Anna, a volunteer working in the area, said: "The town does look a bit better when the market is around, but that's not really the problem, for me it's the evenings, especially over winter and it's dark when I'm heading home. I feel like I have to dash, and keep my head down, I'm fine most of the time but you do hear stories, I certainly wouldn't go out in the area - I feel much safer heading over to Llandudno."
Another shopper said: "There's just not much choice anymore, I like walking down the high street, but there's not much to see. I'm not surprised there has been trouble with young people - there's not much to do around here, so you do see them loitering around."
Councillor Chris Hughes spoke about the plans the council have in place to help deal with trouble and the various other issues affecting Colwyn Bay. He said: "A key focus for me right now is the anti-social behaviour review I started about 12-18 months ago, which has created the Colwyn Bay Safer Streets Board which is working with the North Wales Police [NWP] to deal with the issue.
"So far it has allowed us to hand over 400 home safety packs to residents, new CCTV cameras have been set up in key areas where the anti-social behaviour was focused, and NWP have assured me that extra policing has been allocated to Colwyn Bay to try and help us get on top of the problem.
Do you think Colwyn Bay has a negative image? Let us know in the comments.
"We are also aware we need to get more people into town, this has proven more challenging as a lot of the money we were using to help bring new people into the town came from European funding, to date no replacement funds have come from the UK Government to address this. Fortunately, the Welsh Government has designated £4.3 million to Conwy to help business looking to start up or keep going.
"Pre-covid, we were seeing a lot of new shops open up but sadly many of these suffered or closed during the lockdown period and it has proven difficult for new businesses to take their place, as such we've been reviewing our policies on planning permission to make it easier to for start-ups to develop and expand. There is also an ongoing debate about what to make of Station Road, whether it should be open to traffic again or instead to make it more family friendly, adding more recreational options to try and encourage more people in."
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Which cold brew makers are best?
If you’re a dedicated coffee lover who enjoys sipping on a satisfying cold brew during warmer weather, you’ll definitely want to invest in an at-home cold brew coffee maker. Not only will it save you money, but it will also allow you to cater your coffee to your specific taste and strength preferences.
Before choosing the best cold brew maker for your lifestyle, you’ll first want to look at a few essential features, such as size, design, materials and brewing time. As one of the top choices, the KitchenAid Cold Brew XL Coffee Maker is large enough for multiple servings and has an easy-dispensing spout.
What to know before you buy a cold brew maker
Iced coffee vs. cold brew
Though sometimes used interchangeably, iced coffee and cold brew have significant differences.
In most cases, iced coffee is simply brewed coffee cooled and poured over ice. This style of brewing is best when consumed within a day or two. It can occasionally produce a slightly bitter or acidic tasting drink.
The biggest difference with cold brew is the fact that it is never heated. The cold brewing process soaks coffee grounds in cold water over longer periods to create a smooth flavor and strong taste. You can then drain the resulting to remove any grounds or sediment. While cold brew can be more expensive when purchased at a cafe, it has a longer shelf life.
Size
Cold brew coffee makers come in various sizes, from portable single-serve brewers to larger countertop models. Depending on how often you plan on making cold brews, you’ll want to choose the most practical model.
Brewing time
Compared to hot coffee, which you can brew in minutes, cold brew takes several hours to achieve the best tasting result. The best cold brew takes 12 to 24 hours, depending on desired strength and flavor profile. Since cold brew coffee is stronger than regular coffee, you likely won’t need to use as much as you can be dilute it with water, milk or milk alternative.
What to look for in a quality cold brew maker
Durable material
The two most common materials for cold brew makers include glass and plastic.
Glass may look and feel more elegant, but there is a greater risk of cracking or shattering. Glass cold brew makers are less likely to form stains and discolorations or hold onto any lasting odors.
Plastic cold brew makers are more durable in the long run, as they are resistant to shattering if dropped. BPA-free plastics also ensure that you won’t have to deal with any chemicals seeping into your daily cup of joe.
Design
There isn’t any universal design for cold brew makers, with some resembling a french press, pitcher, carafe or classic coffee maker. No design is necessarily better than the other, so the best cold brew maker is the one that is easy to clean and most convenient for your lifestyle.
Spout
Once you have your cold brew ready to serve, it is essential to have an efficient way to pour it. The spout should not affect the airtight seal needed during the brewing process but should allow for a smooth flow when serving the coffee. Some cold brew makers may even sport a tap dispenser for convenient access throughout the week or serving guests.
Filter
If your coffee maker features a metal filter or steeper, it is best if the holes are fine enough to prevent any coffee grounds from escaping into the final product. Metal filters are reusable and highly durable.
Paper filters make for quick cleanup but can occasionally rip and need replacing before each brew.
How much you can expect to spend on a cold brew maker
The least expensive cold brew makers can be purchased for less than $20, though most are within the $20-$50 price range. Larger and more advanced options can cost over $100.
Cold brew maker FAQ
How long will cold brew last in the fridge?
A. Unlike hot coffee, which is best when served fresh, cold brew coffee can typically last for 7-10 days in the fridge. If your cold brew accumulates a strange scent or loses its flavor, it is best to brew a new batch.
Does cold brew contain more caffeine than a regular cup of coffee?
A. Cold brew contains more caffeine than a comparable cup of standard drip coffee. Because it is highly concentrated, most people choose to dilute their cold brew.
What’s the best cold brew maker to buy?
Top cold brew maker
KitchenAid Cold Brew XL Coffee Maker
What you need to know: This KitchenAid cold brew maker is designed for true coffee connoisseurs and features a convenient tap dispenser.
What you’ll love: The 38-ounce capacity is enough to make up to 19 servings of cold brew when diluted with water, milk or ice. The stainless steel and glass design is easy to clean, and the streamlined appearance will complement any kitchen.
What you should consider: It is significantly more expensive than many other cold brew makers.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Home Depot and KitchenAid
Top cold brew maker for the money
BODUM Bean Cold Brew Coffee Maker
What you need to know: This budget-friendly cold brew maker can hold up to 51 ounces of coffee.
What you’ll love: The dishwasher-safe design makes cleanup and maintenance a breeze, while the double-lid feature prevents spills and keeps the coffee fresh for longer. All components of this cold brew maker use BPA-free plastic.
What you should consider: The lid isn’t the easiest to remove for some users.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
OXO Brew Compact Cold Brew Coffee Maker
What you need to know: As a small option, this model is great for those with limited space.
What you’ll love: The unique design of this cold brew maker produces flavorful and high-quality coffee. When the top brewer is attached to the carafe, it will automatically drain the cold brew for easy serving.
What you should consider: If you’re looking for a large capacity brewer, this may not be the ideal choice.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Bed Bath & Beyond
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Which Halloween game is best?
As Halloween approaches, you may be looking for a fun way to get into the holiday spirit. Luckily, there are numerous Halloween-themed games that are great for parties, families or even just hanging out by yourself. For example, the Ravensburger Horrified: Universal Monsters Strategy Board Game is fun for children 10 and up and supports up to five players at a time.
What to consider before you buy a Halloween game
Types of Halloween games
Halloween is a holiday many people look forward to all year. Due to its popularity, there are Halloween-themed games in nearly every format you could think of. Some of the most popular Halloween games come in the form of Halloween board games that allow you to strategize and play with multiple players using spooky pieces and themes. Halloween trivia games are another favorite for those who love to learn about all things Halloween, and console and PC gamers alike will be excited to learn there is no shortage of Halloween video games available as well.
Age range
Halloween is a great time for getting scared, but many kids may not want to be scared in the same way as adults. For this reason, it’s a good idea to look at a game’s recommended age range before purchasing so you don’t accidentally buy something too scary for younger audiences.
Halloween games for teens
Scavenger hunts, mystery boxes and bobbing for apples can all be tons of fun, but many teens may feel like they’re too old for these types of games. Many teenagers prefer playing video games and role-playing games that they can play with their friends. Luckily, spooky games like “Luigi’s Mansion 3” feature fun, two-player co-op modes that teens are sure to enjoy.
What to look for in a quality Halloween game
Replay value
When buying any game, one of the first things you should consider is whether or not it will be a fun, replayable game. Some Halloween-themed games, such as pin the tail on the donkey style games, will likely lose their appeal after only one or two play sessions. On the other hand, fun Halloween video games, board games and trivia games are likely to be enjoyable for quite some time after Halloween is over.
Spooky thematic elements
Thematic elements are essential when it comes to Halloween games. You’ll often get the most bang for your buck if you buy a game that is undoubtedly Halloween-themed without being so on the nose that it isn’t fun outside of Halloween. Some good examples of spooky thematic elements include ghosts, monsters, murder mysteries, fear of the dark and witchcraft.
Interesting design
Because Halloween is a holiday aimed at all ages, there are numerous design styles to represent the various ghouls, ghosts and other creatures commonly associated with Halloween. If you’re buying a Halloween game for teens, they aren’t likely to be impressed by cartoonish takes on ghosts and monsters. On the other hand, some teens and even adults prefer games that don’t take themselves too seriously or try too hard to be scary.
How much you can expect to spend on a Halloween game
Many Halloween board games will run you about $10-$25, whereas Halloween-themed video games tend to cost around $50-$60.
Halloween game FAQ
Are there any Halloween games I can make myself?
A. There are several fun Halloween games you can make yourself, such as bobbing for apples, haunted scavenger hunts and number guessing jars that use candy corn.
How can I incorporate Halloween games into my Halloween party?
A. One of the best ways to incorporate Halloween games into your party is by having a contest where the players with the highest scores receive fun, Halloween-themed prizes or candy for winning.
What’s the best Halloween game to buy?
Top Halloween board game
Ravensburger Horrified: Universal Monsters Strategy Board Game
What you need to know: This Halloween board game has players work together to defend the town against monsters such as Dracula, a mummy and the Creature from the Black Lagoon.
What you’ll love: This cooperative board game is a nice break from the usual competitive play that most games are built around. Fans of classic monster movies will get a kick out of the many references to vintage horror films.
What you should consider: Some of the pieces are flimsy and may bend after a few uses.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Halloween video game
What you need to know: This Nintendo Switch title puts players in control of a frightened Luigi as he solves puzzles and catches ghosts to save his friends.
What you’ll love: “Luigi’s Mansion 3” features top-notch graphics, and the puzzles and gameplay are fun for players of all ages. Once players beat the first set of missions, they unlock a Luigi-clone named Gooigi and a 2-player co-op mode that makes the game even more fun.
What you should consider: “Luigi’s Mansion 3” doesn’t feature Y-axis inversion, which is essential for many players.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Kohl’s
Top Halloween trivia game
What you need to know: This in-depth horror trivia game features tons of questions from both mainstream and obscure horror films.
What you’ll love: This trivia game can be played either one-on-one or with teams. The Horror Trivia Card Game has 150 different cards with 300 trivia questions. A wide range of cards are featured and even include questions about lesser-known horror movies.
What you should consider: If you aren’t a horror movie buff, you may find this game to be too challenging.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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WHL
All Times Local
Western Conference
B.C. Division
U.S. Division
Eastern Conference
East Division
Central Division
Note: x - clinched playoff berth; y - clinched division; z - regular season champion; Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.
Friday's results
Brandon 6 Medicine Hat 3
Red Deer 5 Lethbridge 4 (OT)
Saskatoon 2 Prince Albert 0
Regina 4 Swift Current 2
Kamloops 4 Victoria 3
Everett 5 Tri-City 2
Portland 7 Vancouver 2
Saturday's results
Edmonton 6 Red Deer 4
Winnipeg 6 Medicine Hat 1
Brandon 3 Moose Jaw 2 (SO)
Lethbridge 5 Calgary 1
Regina 5 Prince Albert 3
Kelowna 8 Vancouver 4
Portland 5 Kamloops 4 (OT)
Prince George 2 Victoria 1
Seattle 6 Spokane 2
Sunday's results
Edmonton 4 Calgary 1
Winnipeg 8 Medicine Hat 2
Vancouver 3 Kelowna 2
Seattle 4 Everett 1
Tuesday's games
Moose Jaw at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Portland at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday's games
Red Deer at Calgary, 7 p.m.
Seattle at Vancouver, 7 p.m.
Thursday's games
Regina at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.
Friday's games
Regina at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.
Prince Albert at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Edmonton at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Brandon at Saskatoon, 7 p.m.
Moose Jaw at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.
Everett at Portland, 7 p.m.
Prince George at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Spokane at Victoria, 7 p.m.
Seattle at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m.
Kelowna at Vancouver, 7:30 p.m.
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CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of a gallon of regular-grade gasoline dropped 10 cents over the past two weeks to $4.27 per gallon as oil prices continue to “yo-yo,” industry analyst Trilby Lundberg said Sunday.
The price at the pump was $1.32 above what it was one year ago, according to the Lundberg Survey taken Friday.
Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas was in Los Angeles, at $5.85 per gallon. The lowest average was in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at $3.52 per gallon.
According to the survey, the average price of diesel was $5.13 per gallon, down 2 cents over two weeks.
Lundberg said prices dropped dramatically in the past two weeks, in part because higher prices reduced demand during the second half of March.
However, the drop isn’t predictive of further declines because among other things, the global oil supply is tight due to a dip in output last month by OPEC, Lundberg said.
The war in Ukraine also has sparked global uncertainty. The U.S. has banned all Russian energy supplies but Lundberg said sanctioned Russian oil is still finding “big buyers like India and China happy to pay discount prices.”
In a bid to reduce spiking energy prices, President Joe Biden last month ordered the release of 1 million barrels of oil per day from the nation’s strategic petroleum reserve for six months.
On Thursday, the International Energy Agency said that its member countries are releasing 60 million barrels of oil from their emergency reserves on top of previous United States pledges.
The Paris-based organization says the new commitments made by its 31 member nations, which include the U.S. and much of Europe, amount to a total of 120 million barrels over six months, the largest release in the group’s history.
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
15-24-30-36-41
(fifteen, twenty-four, thirty, thirty-six, forty-one)
Estimated jackpot: $402,000
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
15-24-30-36-41
(fifteen, twenty-four, thirty, thirty-six, forty-one)
Estimated jackpot: $402,000
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‘Sensitive subjects should be discussed’
April 09, 2022 20:39 ISTEducationist Alan Maley discusses the role of teachers and educators during a global crisis
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, many educators have raised these questions: What should be the role of educators at a time of war? Should teachers educate students about wars in general and the Russia-Ukraine war in particular? Should students be taught to process news about war that come from various sources?
Responding to the conflict in Ukraine, a number of English Language Teaching (ELT) professionals and practitioners in the U.K. and other countries have contributed a collection of poems and short texts, which are reflections on the Russia-Ukraine war and war in general. This was edited by Alan Maley, ELT expert who worked as the British Council’s South India (Madras) Regional Director between 1984 and 1988. Along with Nik Peachey, he also co-edited the book Integrating Global Issues in the Creative English Language Classroom.
While going through the poems in the collection, I was intrigued by Maley’s poem ‘Song of the Refugee’: I am homeless. I am jobless. I am helpless./ I am landless. I am stateless. I am penniless./ I am wifeless. I am childless. I am joyless./ My fate is endless…/ Unless…
Intrigued by the word “unless”, I posed a few questions to Maley. Edited extracts from the interview:
How important is it to create awareness of the Russian invasion of Ukraine among learners?
I believe the current crisis is critical for everyone, not just the people directly affected by it. It has been customary to separate learning from life. Yet education should be about preparing learners for the world they will have to live in. We live in a connected world. As John Donne reminded us back in the 17th century ‘No man is an island...’ Unless we can create a society where war is eliminated, we are bound for self-destruction.
Do you think educators should discuss the Ukraine crisis in the classroom?
I think it is best discussed in the wider context of life as a human being in this most perilous of centuries. The overwhelmingly most important issue of our times is the way climate change is already impacting ecosystems. Everything else is subordinate to this, even war. And everything is linked to it in a mutual relationship. I certainly believe that such sensitive subjects should be discussed. Teachers are not just technicians paid to deliver a package of facts. They are highly influential role models for their students, and their influence is often life-long.
What should be the role of creative writers during such times?
As Ben Okri said in the Guardian, “Artists must write as if these are our last days on earth.” In one sense, climate change is the only thing worth writing about, given that our very existence as a species is at stake. Yet humans have the disquieting habit of choosing to ignore bad news even when reality stares them in the face. What difference will writing about it, especially in poetry, make to anyone? Possibly none. But I draw some comfort from William Carlos Williams. ‘ It is difficult to get the news from poems yet men die miserably every day for lack of what is found there.’
How significant is theThe Pity of War: The Poetry is in the Pity?
This is a collection of original poems sparked by the Ukraine disaster, which will shortly appear as an e-publication, with the proceeds going to support refugees from Ukraine. “Nobody is too small to make a difference,” as Greta Thunberg reminds us.
Do you think the academia is prompt in responding to human rights violations across the globe?
There are always academics who courageously speak out against injustice, corruption, violent repression, slavery and a multitude of other wrongs. But academics are part of the system too, and they sometimes tend to intellectualise urgent practical issues. Like the coining of a new branch of linguistics — Eco-linguistics. What practical difference will this make?
“Teachers cease to be educators when they are silent spectators of injustices happening around them.” Your reaction.
Doing nothing is doing something! We should not go gentle — nor silent — into that good night. Either we all win or we all lose.
The writer is an ELT resource person and education columnist. rayanal@yahoo.co.uk
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Thompson scores 41, Warriors top Pelicans to clinch 3rd seed
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Klay Thompson made seven 3-pointers and scored 41 points for the Golden State Warriors, who clinched the third seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 128-107 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.
Jordan Poole scored 22 for the Warriors, who opened up a 22-point lead in the second quarter and held on to close out the regular season on a five-game winning streak.
The Pelicans were already locked into the ninth spot in the Western Conference and limited playing time for the usual starters ahead of their single-elimination play-in game on Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Brandon Ingram (right hamstring), Herbert Jones (bruised right tibia) and Jonas Valanciunas (sore right ankle) sat out, as well as top scoring reserve Devonte' Graham.
Starting guard CJ McCollum played just five minutes in the first quarter before being given the rest of the night off. Naji Marshall led New Orleans with 19 points, while reserve Gary Clark added 17 points and rookie Trey Murphy III scored 15.
The Pelicans still whittled a 29-point deficit down to 11 late in the third quarter before Thompson put the game away with 15 points in a five-minute span early in the fourth period.
Thompson opened the spurt with an 11-foot turnaround, a reverse layup and then a driving floater as he was fouled, followed by a 15-foot pull-up and consecutive 3s to make it 108-86.
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) goes to the basket over New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, April 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Thompson scored 21 in the first half, with a 15-foot turnaround and a 3 early in what became a dominant second quarter for Golden State.
TIP-INS
Warriors: Thompson finished 50% from 3-point range and has 14 games with at least 20 points and six with at least 30 since returning to the lineup on Jan. 9 from knee and Achilles injuries that sidelined him more than two seasons. ... Golden State shot 60.5% overall (49 of 81) and 57.6% (19 of 33) from 3-point range. ... Jonathan Kuminga scored 18 points and Damion Lee added 11.
Pelicans: Ingram missed his third straight game with the hamstring injury, which coach Willie Green has described as a minor aggravation that shouldn't keep him out of the play-in game. "He´s feeling much better," Green said. "Our plan is for him to be ready to play Wednesday. But other than that, he´s working through it. He is getting better. But it just didn´t make sense to put him on the floor tonight." ... Undrafted rookie Jose Alvarado scored 12 points in a reserve role.
CURRY'S STATUS
It's still not clear whether Warriors leading scorer Stephen Curry will be back for Golden State's playoff opener. He missed the final 12 games of the regular season because of a sprained ligament in his left foot.
"We´ll see how everything goes with Steph next week. There´s a chance he´ll be ready for Game 1. There´s a chance he might not," Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. "As the week goes on, we´ll see where Steph is. But I imagine this will go right down to the wire as far as Game 1 is concerned, whether we know his availability or not."
UP NEXT
Warriors: Open the first round of the playoffs at home against Denver; dates and times have yet to to be announced.
Pelicans: Host a Western Conference play-in game against San Antonio on Wednesday night.
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr calls out from the bench in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans in New Orleans, Sunday, April 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) goes to the basket against Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, April 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) slam dunks over Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) and forward Draymond Green (23) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Sunday, April 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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