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Glenda Lou Lacy, 71, of Hickory Flat, MS passed away peacefully on Friday, April 1st, 2022, after a long battle with lung cancer. Glenda was born on February 11,1951, in New Albany, MS. She was the daughter of late Wesley Marcus and Frankie Lorene Gadd.
She was a member of Hickory Flat First Baptist Church. She served by working with the youth, Senior Citizens, and on various church committees through the years. She worked as an Assistant at Holly Springs High School. She worked at Merchants Truckline. She retired after 32 years from Wal-Mart, working as an invoice clerk. Upon her retirement, she cared for Roger for the last decade after he suffered a stroke.
Glenda was a great basketball player even after high school. She was asked to play on the All-American Redheads Women's traveling Basketball team. She continued to play basketball competitively until she had her second child. She started a Bunco group with her friends that has lasted over 40 years. She loved to entertain friends and family. Glenda loved serving others. She always had a gift ready to deliver in time of need. She had dinner plates ready for the Senior Citizens in town every holiday for her girls to deliver. She was present at every event her girls participated in. She never missed a game or activity for her children or grandchildren. She loved and supported them all. She enjoyed having her family all together. Glenda was a religious woman. She loved and believed in the Lord. She enjoyed watching Bible stories and movies with Roger. She taught her girls to always turn to God in all aspects of life. She was heart-broken after Roger passed away. She missed her companion of 52 years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her two daughters, Sylenda Janes (Whit) of Olive Branch, MS, and Danielle Stagg (David) of Van Alstyne, TX; five grandchildren, Wesley and Will Janes, and Madison, Ella, and Kaden Stagg; one brother, Tommy Gadd of New Albany, MS. She was proceeded in death by her father and mother, W.M. and Lorene Gadd; three brothers, Charles Gadd, Frank Gadd, and Walter Gadd.
Visitation will be held at Hickory Flat First Baptist Church on Monday, April 4th, 5:00-8:00 pm, and Tuesday, April 5, at 1:00 pm. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 5, at 2:00 pm. Interment will be at McKay Cemetery in Hickory Flat, MS.
Vera Genelle Ford, 92, passed away Monday, April 4, 2022, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born November 23, 1929, to Buck R. and Flora Olive. She was a lifelong member of Concord Baptist Church. She retired from Futorian Furniture, and was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, calling and checking on the sick, and participating in the Friendship Sunday School Class.
A Celebration of Life will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Concord Baptist Church with Bro. Marvin Robbins and Bro. Robert Walker officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home, and Thursday from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at the church.
She is survived by two sons, Jackie (Sandra) Ford and Dr. Ricky (LuAnne) Ford; seven grandchildren, Mark Ford of Logansport, IN, Daniel Ford of Memphis, TN, John Peter Ford of Oxford, MS, Dr. Aaron (Kristy) Ford of Saltillo, MS, Lauren (Josh) Whitson of Booneville, Suzanne Ford of Moulton, AL, and Ben (Lindsey) Ford of Jackson, MS; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Gaston Ford in 2002; one sister, Marie Crawford, and two infant sisters.
Pallbearers are Mark Ford, Daniel Ford, John Peter Ford, Dr. Aaron Ford, Ben Ford and Josh Whitson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Concord Baptist Church, 5490 CR 601, Booneville, MS 38829.
Condolences may be left at www.mcmillanfuneralhome.com.
Joe Dalton Brock, 67, long time resident of New Albany, and beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, entered into his eternal home on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Services honoring the life of Mr. Brock will be 2PM Saturday, April 9, 2022 at West Tallahachie Baptist Church with Bro. Keith Benefield officiating.
Born May 30, 1954 in New Albany, he was the son of the late James and Gladys Irvin Brock. He received his education from the Holly Springs Public School System.
At an early age Mr. Brock gained the passion and carpentry skills needed to eventually own and operate Brock Construction. He will be remembered as a master of the trade.
His love for motorcycles and old cars, which was a passion he shared with brothers. Mr. Brocks passion for coon hunting and his stories for always having a "good dog", was passed down to anyone who would "go a huntin" with him.
An epitome of respect for all mankind, Mr. Brock leaves a legacy of always seeing the good in everyone he met. A faithful member of West Tallahachie Baptist Church, His love for the Lord will still shine through in their daily activities.
Visitation will be from 10AM until 2PM, Saturday, April 9, 2022 at West Tallahachie Baptist Church. The burial will follow in the Enterprise Cemetery.
Blessed with a loving family, memories will continue to be shared by his wife of 36 years, Cheryl Horn Brock, three daughters, Tammy Jo Brock Rappa (Jamie) of Red Banks, Sarah Hope Brock Jarvis of Myrtle, Hanna Faith Brock Lam of Elkmon, AL, one son, Zachary Ray Brock (Gabbi) of Fort Wayne, IN, one sister, Joyce Brock Langston (Ricky) of Kissimmee, Fl, two brothers, Alton Brock (Denita) and Johnny Brock (Lisa) of New Albany.
New Albany Funeral and Cremation Care invites you to share memories with the Brock family at nafuneralsandcremations.com.
James Fred “Jim” Fitzpatrick, age 90, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, in Franklin, Tennessee. Jim was born in Cairo, Tennessee on March 18, 1932, to father Joseph Earl Fitzpatrick and mother Loucile McKee Fitzpatrick.
Jim grew up working alongside his family on the farm where he was born. After graduating from Gallatin High School in 1950, he served in the U.S. Army for three years before taking a job at Mount McKinley (Denali) National Park when Alaska was still a U.S. territory. There he met Miriam Cox, and they married in 1958.
Jim graduated from Bowling Green College of Commerce and did graduate studies at the University of Tennessee. His first career was with the U.S. Department of Transportation, where he specialized in highway safety. Later, he was a management consultant to trucking companies, a fulfilling career that allowed him to mentor many people toward profitability, both professionally and personally.
Jim’s career took him from Memphis, Tennessee, to Norman, Oklahoma, to Portland, Oregon, and back to Memphis in 1984, accumulating countless friends and colleagues throughout the years. A man of the land, he maintained a farm in Hickory Flat, Mississippi until age 88.
Jim’s Christian faith was the lens through which he viewed all of life. He loved telling stories, laughing, and making people feel important. He enjoyed every day, always stating that he was “Wonderful!” Characterized by humility and humor, those who knew him benefited greatly from his wisdom, sound advice, and encouragement.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers Joseph Earl Fitzpatrick, Jr. and Jack Brandon Fitzpatrick; his sister Mary Fitzpatrick Zambrano; and his first wife Miriam Cox Fitzpatrick. He is survived by his wife Patricia Binkley Clark Fitzpatrick; sister Ida Fitzpatrick Wallace; sisters-in-law Lucille Reddick Fitzpatrick and Bonnie Scott Fitzpatrick; children Millicent Adney (Tim) and Amy Hinrichs (Kurt); stepchildren Beth Clark and Lee Clark (Tracy); grandchildren Sarah Dunn, Lindsay Dunn, Martha Hinrichs, William Hinrichs, Joseph Hinrichs, Anna Clark, and Maggie Clark; great-granddaughter, Alana Grace; and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation with the family will be Sunday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Baptist Church in Cordova, Tennessee, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 p.m.
Memorials may be sent to Soddo Christian Hospital in Ethiopia (soddo.org) or to Trinity Baptist Church in Cordova, Tennessee.
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Fremont collaborating with Toledo food bank on food drive
FREMONT — Mayor Danny Sanchez has coordinated with a Toledo food bank to create a food drive for the city's senior citizens.
Sanchez said the drive will start April 27, when Toledo's SeaGate Food Bank will be out delivering senior boxes at Rodger Young Park from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
"I'm super excited to bring an additional resource for those that are in need," Sanchez said.
According to the food bank's website, to qualify for the food drive, seniors must be 60 years of age or older with a monthly income of $1,396 or less.
The food bank's Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides eligible recipients a monthly box of food containing a combination of juice, canned fruit, canned vegetables, unsweetened cereal, pasta, milk, instant milk, cheese, canned meat, beans, and peanut butter.
For more information about the CSFP program or to sign up, call Mary at 419-244-6996.
Sanchez said the food drive distributions will take place every month.
He said with inflation and the price of food and other items going up, he and other city officials wanted to do what they could to help the city's senior population.
Sanchez said he reached out to the Toledo food bank in March to see what could be done to help Fremont residents.
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US STOCKS-S&P 500, Dow set for muted open as JPMorgan, inflation data weigh
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window
Delta Air Lines jumps on profit forecast
BlackRock up after profit beats estimates
JPMorgan down after profit falls 42%
PPI up 11.2% for March vs est 10.6%
Futures mixed: Dow off 0.06%, S&P flat, Nasdaq up 0.18%
Updates prices, details
By Bansari Mayur Kamdar and Praveen Paramasivam
April 13 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and the Dow were set for a subdued open on Monday as JPMorgan shares dropped after reporting a slump in quarterly profit, while fresh data highlighted growing inflationary pressures.
The largest U.S. bank by assets JPMorgan Chase & Co JPM.N was down 3% in premarket trading after reporting a 42% drop in quarterly profit as the Ukraine crisis and decades-high inflation stalled dealmaking activity.
"When you look at results versus expectations and a stock that was doing very well in the earlier part of the year and now down year-to-date, I would say a lot of this news is baked in," said Art Hogan, chief market strategist at National Securities in New York.
"Coming into this earnings report, the market has done a pretty appropriate job of looking at where some of the shortfalls might be."
Quarterly results from Wall Street banks are expected to show a sharp decline in investment banking revenue and first-quarter earnings overall due to companies pausing deals amid choppy equity markets.
Other big banks Citigroup Inc C.N, Wells Fargo & Co WFC.N, Goldman Sachs Group Inc GS.N and Morgan Stanley MS.N and Bank of America Corp BAC.N, which report later this week and next, fell between 1.0% and 1.9%.
BlackRock Inc BLK.N inched up 0.2% after posting a better-than-expected profit as the world's largest asset manager benefited from investors pouring money into its various index-traded and active funds.
Delta Air Lines Inc DAL.N jumped 5.2% after it forecast a return to profit in the current quarter as airline travel demand reaches record highs.
Other airlines such as American Airlines Group Inc AAL.O, United Airlines Holdings Inc UAL.O and Southwest Airlines Co LUV.N gained between 3.4% and 4.5%.
At 08:52 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis 1YMcv1 were down 19 points, or 0.06%, S&P 500 e-minis EScv1 were up 0.75 points, or 0.02%, and Nasdaq 100 e-minis NQcv1 were up 25 points, or 0.18%.
Data on Wednesday showed producer prices increased more than expected in March amid a surge in demand for services, suggesting inflation could remain high for a while.
Data in the previous session showed consumer prices surged to a four-decade high in March, but underlying inflation pressures showed some signs of moderation, still putting the Fed on track for a 50 basis point rate hike in May.
(Reporting by Bansari Mayur Kamdar in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta)
((BansariMayur.Kamdar@thomsonreuters.com))
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.
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Children as young as 8 should be screened for anxiety, task force says
(CNN) - Mental health in children and adolescents has only worsened during the pandemic, experts say.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is set to recommend that children ages 8 and older should be screened for anxiety.
The task force is made up of an independent panel of experts who makes recommendations on screenings and preventative medicine.
The decision to recommend early screenings in children for anxiety was based on a review of studies that evaluated screening tests in adolescents and the benefits of early treatment.
The task force found with moderate certainty that screening for anxiety in children older than 8 would lead to improving outcomes.
The draft report was released on the task force’s website on Tuesday.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
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Monsoon's female changing rooms are 'open to BOTH sexes': Fashion store apologises and offers to 'welcome' male-born 'non-binary' teen, 18, who complained about being blocked from women's fitting room to try on dress
- Charlie Moore, 18, who uses they/them pronouns was shopping in Birmingham
- While in fitting rooms, they were told 'males aren't allowed to try our clothes on'
- The A Level student was then told to leave the female changing rooms altogether
- Monsoon apologised and said changing rooms are 'available to all customers'
- They opened investigation and offered to help Charlie find dress 'free of charge'
- Non-binary genders are not currently recognised in UK law and the Gender Recognition Act makes 'no provision for the recognition of any other gender'
Monsoon says its female changing rooms are 'open to both sexes' after a teenager who identifies as 'non-binary' was left 'humiliated' when they were blocked from the women's fitting room to try on a prom dress.
Charlie Moore, 18, who uses they/them pronouns, had been shopping for an outfit with a friend at the retailer's Grand Central store in Birmingham on Monday afternoon.
The student said that following 'complaints from women with children' a member of staff told them 'males aren't allowed to try our clothes on', before telling them to leave the female changing rooms.
Monsoon later apologised, saying its changing rooms are 'open and available to all customers'. The company also opened an investigation and offered to help Charlie find their 'perfect prom dress' free of charge.
A Monsoon spokesman today told MailOnline it aimed to accommodate the needs and wishes of 'all our customers'.
The incident comes amid the government's plans to exclude transgender people from a ban on conversion therapy - which aims to change a person's sexual orientation or suppress their gender identity.
Non-binary genders - which the government defines as 'someone who identifies as in some way outside of the man-woman gender binary' - are currently not recognised in UK law.
The Gender Recognition Act enables a person to change the sex recorded on their birth certificate, either from male to female or vice versa, but it makes 'no provision for the recognition of any other gender'.
'Non-binary' teenager Charlie Moore, 18, (pictured), who uses they/them pronouns, had been shopping for an outfit with a friend at the fashion retailer's Grand Central store in Birmingham on Monday afternoon and told 'males aren't allowed to try our clothes on'
Monsoon later apologised, opened an investigation and offered to help Charlie find their 'perfect prom dress' free of charge
Charlie said they were shopping with their friend who 'does not identify as female' but presents 'in a more feminine way'.
Charlie said: 'We picked up some dresses and went into the changing rooms' individual cubicles. There's only one area, it's not labelled.
'We each went into a cubicle and then as I was putting it on, this voice, which turned out to be a staff member from outside, said: 'Excuse me, males aren't allowed to try our clothes on'.
'I was set back by that, but not wanting to grossly embarrass myself or draw attention, I complied.
'She said: 'Can you wait outside for your friend?'. I waited on a bench outside the cubicle.'
Charlie, who is studying A Levels at a sixth form in Birmingham, said about five minutes later the same member of staff told them to move out of the changing room altogether, but their friend was allowed to try on the dresses 'without any issues', they added.
Charlie said the incident left them feeling 'like I wasn't welcome or wanted'.
They added: 'It would be daft to assume it doesn't take a person any amount of courage to walk into a shop like that and try on a dress if they are typically male-aligning.
'So to be told no you're not welcome here, that's a lot of built-up courage that is immediately knocked down.
'Also, it's very embarrassing. I felt humiliated and like I wasn't welcome or wanted.
'It feels very hurtful and wrong. They need to be open about whether it was that member of staff or if it is company policy.
'If it is store policy, I think questions should be raised around whether that policy is compliant in the 21st century.'
The teenager later shared part of their experience to Twitter, politely asking whether the incident had happened as part of 'store policy'.
Monsoon replied: 'Hi Charlie, we're sorry to hear of the experience you had in one of our stores. Our fitting rooms are open and available to all our customers and we have opened an investigation into this incident.'
In a follow up response, Monsoon added: 'If you would be comfortable to do so, we would like to welcome you back into our store where we would be happy to help you find your perfect prom dress, and it's on us.
'Everyone deserves to feel magical for prom so we hope this get your prom journey on the right foot again and hope you find something you love. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Many thanks Monsoon.'
A Monsoon spokesman told MailOnline the member of staff at the Birmingham store had 'not done anything wrong' when they told Charlie to leave the changing rooms.
In a statement, the spokesman added: 'Monsoon is committed to diversity and inclusivity and we want as many people as possible to enjoy our clothes and designs.
'At the same time, we also want to ensure that all our customers feel relaxed and comfortable when visiting our stores and trying on our outfits.
'The majority of our stores are small with limited changing facilities and as such we endeavour to work with all our customers; considering each of their individual requirements, with the aim of accommodating their needs and wishes.'
Charlie said the incident left them and their friend feeling 'hurt, unwelcome and embarrassed' and they chose to cut short their shopping trip.
The sixth former, who realised their 'mind and body didn't align' in primary school, is currently raising £1,200 for gender affirmation hormone therapy via GoFundMe.
The government is pushing ahead with a ban on conversion therapy - which aims to change a person's sexual orientation or suppress their gender identity - for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people.
However, ministers are ready to exclude trans people - including those identifying as 'non-binary' - from the ban on conversion therapy in favour of a 'more sensitive approach'.
Conversion therapy can, in extreme forms, include physical violence and torturous practices.
The government's new position has led to a backlash among some Tory MPs, with the Prime Minister now facing warnings that he could yet be forced to toughen up the conversion therapy ban and include transgender people.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said 'all conversion therapy in all its forms is wrong' and said the government 'should keep to its promises' on the issue.
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The Weatherization Assistance Program offers low-income households grants to upgrade their homes and make them more energy efficient, saving households $372 or more a year on energy costs, according to the program’s website. The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2022, which was signed by President Joe Biden on March 15, gave the program $313 million, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
The program began in 1976 and has helped over seven million households and created 8,500 jobs, the program site said. Every year, grants are given to about 35,000 households, according to the program site.
Texas will receive $6,532,389 in funds to provide grants for these low-income households, according to the DOE.
The grant funds are used to provide these households with an energy audit and weatherization upgrades to reduce energy costs, according to the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. All work is energy related and not for structural improvements, like roofing or siding, the office said.
To be eligible, residents must reside in the state they apply for funds in, need help with energy costs and meet the income threshold, according to Benefits.gov. Those who receive Supplemental Security Income or Aid to Families with Dependent Children are automatically eligible for the program, the site said.
Preference for the funds are given to those over 60, households with children and households with one or more members with disabilities, according to Benefits.gov.
Here are the income thresholds for the program.
To apply for the program, visit https://www.tdhca.state.tx.us/texans.htm. On the site, underneath “Select the type of help you need," click on “weatherization." At the bottom of the page, enter the city or county the household is in and then click “Find help."
The site will then go to a page with the organizations available to help assist with the Weatherization Assistance Program. To start the application process, contact one of the organizations and be prepared to provide proof of income.
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What do you decorate on Easter?
Springtime pastel hues, flower-adorned wreaths, artistically-designed eggs and more — there are numerous ways to showcase your Easter spirit with lovely decorations for both inside and outside your home. From your front door to your dining room table, decorations that are both classy and reasonably priced will make your place inviting for the upcoming holiday. Whether you prefer simplistic or whimsical designs, our favorite decorative ideas will help you celebrate the holiday with style.
Focus on color
With sprouting greenery and blooming flowers, spring is all about color. When it comes to Easter, soft, subdued shades are always on trend. White bunnies, yellow chicks and pastel blue, green and pink eggs are all cheerful icons of the holiday.
Colors that represent the death and resurrection of Christ are symbolic of the religious meaning of the holiday. Purple has long been the color associated with Lent and sorrow, while gold and white represent rebirth and joy.
Add spring flowers
Flowers representing renewal and rebirth go hand in hand with springtime and the Easter holiday. Tulips, lilies, daffodils, crocuses and hyacinths are popular blooms for the season. Adding a live arrangement to special events like Easter dinner creates a special touch. If you prefer flowers that can be displayed year after year, these Easter blooms are also available in artificial bouquets, centerpieces and wreaths.
Include your entryway
Easter decorations for your front porch and door will create festive curb appeal. Wreaths and door art are affordable and easy to put in place. Baskets, signs, figures and statues are available with spring and bunny themes that appeal to Easter enthusiasts of all ages.
Create festive tables
Seasonal bouquets add a classy touch to accent and end tables in your home this time of year. Centerpieces are a nice touch for a dining table for Easter gatherings. Runners and tablecloths with Easter graphics are also available.
Don’t forget the eggs
Coloring eggs is one of the easiest and most affordable ways to decorate for Easter. There are more options than ever for turning eggs into colorful art, including pens, paints, decals, stencils and dyes. Many of these items come in sets that include everything you need for eye-catching eggs.
Best Easter decorations
Glitzhome Wooden Easter Welcome Porch Sign with Bunny Ears
This welcome sign sports a sweet bunny face that kids and the young at heart will appreciate when they stop by for Easter visits. It’s crafted of firwood and fiberboard that’s durable, making it suitable for use year after year.
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National Tree Company Easter Egg Garland
Garland isn’t just for Christmas. This pretty strand includes springtime blooms with pastel-colored eggs, and it can be placed on a shelf, mantle or table. It’s made of quality materials that will last for many Easters to come.
Crowned Beauty Spring Easter Garden Flag
A spiritual message with colorful graphics makes this garden flag a nice addition to seasonal outdoor decorations. It’s made of strong polyester that holds up well to outdoor conditions.
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Adding fresh flowers to your Easter decor is easy with this beautiful flower-filled basket. It features roses, daisies, carnations and eggs in pastel shades that pair perfectly with the season. Small, medium and large displays are available.
Sold by 1-800Flowers.com
Winston Porter Charlestown Peter Rabbit Statue
This adorable rabbit statue features realistic details. It’s crafted of durable resin and makes a nice addition to a porch or garden.
Sold by Wayfair
Celebrate Easter Together Easter Bunny Tablecloth
Setting an Easter table starts with a tablecloth like this one that’s covered in bunnies and pastel flowers. It is available in two sizes and is machine-washable for easy care.
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EverBloomingOriginal Tulip Wreath
Greet your Easter guests with this unique handmade door wreath that’s packed with colorful faux tulips in a bucket and topped with a bow. There are several size options, and you can pick both the bow color and tulip color.
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National Tree Company Easter Tree
This artificial tree is designed for spring, as it showcases flowers and eggs in colors that are ideal for the Easter season. It has a sophisticated appearance that complements any room’s decor.
Sold by Home Depot
Flowers, pastel eggs and a cute bunny — this wreath has an unmistakable Easter theme. It can be used to decorate a front door but works just as well as part of an indoor Easter display.
Sold by 1-800Flowers.com
Anyone who prefers to decorate with earth-friendly products will appreciate this natural Easter egg dye kit that produces beautiful colors with dyes derived from fruits and vegetables. Even the packaging is safe for the environment, as it’s recycled and biodegradable.
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What are the best bassinets at BuyBuyBaby?
Lightweight and compact enough to position at your bedside, bassinets make excellent first beds for babies. Having your baby right next to you at night will help you both rest easier — and make it easy to breastfeed right away or console your newborn when they wake up. The trouble is finding the perfect bassinet for you and your newborn.
A good bassinet is, above all else, safe for babies. It should give you easy access to your baby at night so nocturnal disturbances aren’t so stressful. Once you know what you’re looking for, it’s less challenging to find the right bassinet.
Best bassinets from BuyBuyBaby
Halo Bassinest Luxe Swivel Sleeper
This deluxe bassinet is not only safe and comfortable for babies but highly convenient for parents. The swivel design brings your baby even closer to you when you need it to, which is perfect when you have to feed or soothe your child in the night but don’t want to get out of bed. The lowering bedside wall also allows you easier access while keeping your little one safe. What’s more, the bed portion is easy to remove from the base for naps in other parts of your home.
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You don’t have to spend a fortune to get a decent bassinet, as proved by this affordable model. The mesh sides are breathable and allow you to see in and check on your baby without getting up from bed. Thanks to the quick-fold mechanism, it’s easy to pack and move for travel or naps outside or in other parts of your home. The hammock-style shelf below the sleeping area is perfect for holding changing or feeding essentials that you need on hand.
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Ingenuity Dream and Grow Bedside Bassinet
A common complaint about bassinets is how quickly babies grow out of them. Most bassinets are no longer safe to use once your baby can sit up. This model has an adjustable depth, so you can use it until your child reaches 12 months. What’s more, it has a convenient storage caddy to hold diapers, wipes, muslins and other essentials.
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Baby Delight Beside Me Dreamer Bassinet and Bedside Sleeper
You can either use this as a standard bassinet or as a co-sleeper bassinet with the side down and the base properly anchored to your mattress. The latter is great for parents who like the idea of co-sleeping but are concerned about the potential risks as it gives babies their own space where there’s no chance you could roll onto them. It’s easy to adjust the height so it’s at the right level for your bed.
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With four ways to use this bassinet, it’s perfect for parents who want something that will grow with their child. You can use it as a raised bassinet so your baby’s at eye level when you’re in bed, as a standard crib-level bassinet, as a portable bassinet separate from the base and as a crib or play yard for older babies and toddlers. It folds down and comes with a convenient carry case for travel use.
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Delta Children Wave Vibrating Bassinet
Thanks to its built-in wave vibration, this bassinet can help soothe fussy infants, either to get them off to sleep at bedtime or to settle them down if they wake in the night. It has a toy bar suspended above the sleeping area, giving babies something to look at. Below is a shelf that you can use for storage of all those items you need to care for your baby.
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DaVinci Archie Portable Bassinet
If you like the classic crib look, this is the bassinet for you. It’s made from wood with slats down the sides for breathability; this also allows you to easily look in and see your baby from bed or another low angle. It’s available in a brown wood finish or painted white or gray. It’s on wheels so you can easily move it from one spot to another, as needed. The large shelf at the base gives you plenty of space to hold what you need for changing, feeding and so on.
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Skip Hop Cozy-Up 2-in-1 Bedside Sleeper and Bassinet
This height-adjustable bassinet can be used either in a regular freestanding fashion or as a bedside co-sleeper, anchored to your mattress for safety. Whichever option you choose, it’s safe to use and performs well. The mesh sides are breathable and offer great visibility. Some buyers found it hard to find sheets to fit, so it’s worth checking that before you buy.
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Fisher-Price Soothing Motions Bassinet
A perfect choice for fussy babies or difficult sleepers, this bassinet has a range of options to help soothe infants to sleep. It has a gentle swaying motion, gentle vibrations and soothing sounds, all of which combine to help babies and parents get more rest. Of course, these are optional, so you don’t have to use them if your child isn’t a fan. It also has a mobile with stars and a lion, providing visual stimulation. The storage shelf below the sleeping area is also nice to have.
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Ingenuity FoldAway Rocking Wood Bassinet
Thanks to its rocking abilities, you can more easily soothe your baby off to sleep with the help of this bassinet. You can also lock it into stationary mode to keep it safe and stable when you need. It has an attractive dark wood frame and a gray and white sleeping area with breathable mesh sides that are removable and machine washable. It also folds extremely quickly and easily, so it’s great for travel or simply taking to different rooms in your house so your baby can nap near you.
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U.S. State Department’s human rights report on India flags curbs on free speech, civil society
Annual human rights report notes ‘lack of accountability for official misconduct persisted at all levels of government’
In its 2021 Human Rights Report on India, the U.S. State Department has flagged concerns over arbitrary arrests and detentions, extra-judicial killings, violence against religious minorities, curbs on free expression and media, including unjustified prosecution of journalists, “overly restrictive laws” on funding of NGOs and civil society organisations, and “government harassment of domestic and international human rights organizations”, and noted that a “lack of accountability for official misconduct persisted at all levels of government, contributing to widespread impunity”. Most of these concerns had been raised in previous reports as well.
The country reports on human rights, released by Secretary of State Antony Blinken on April 12, is submitted each year to the U.S. Congress. It is retrospective and contains a country-wise discussion of the state of internationally recognised individual, civil, political and worker rights, as set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements.
Also read | Curbs on Indian media continue: 2020 U.S. rights report
The report on India observed that Indian law “prohibits arbitrary arrest and detention but both occurred during the year”, with police using “special security laws to postpone judicial reviews of arrests”. The report also noted that “pretrial detention was arbitrary and lengthy, sometimes exceeding the duration of the sentence given to those convicted”.
Cases of arbitrary detention detailed by the report include that of climate activist Disha Ravi in February 2021, human rights activist Hidme Markam, and the frequent house arrests of former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.
Noting that the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) “allows courts to deny bail in the case of detained citizens”, the report highlighted the denial of bail to most of the 15 activists incarcerated in connection with the Elgar Parishad Bhima Koregaon protests, and detailed the cases of 81-year-old Varavara Rao and Jesuit priest Stan Swamy who died after “a special NIA [National Investigation Agency] court had rejected multiple bail pleas submitted on medical grounds”.
Citing media reports on journalists being targeted for surveillance through the Pegasus malware, the report flagged violations of privacy by government authorities, “including the use of technology to arbitrarily or unlawfully surveil or interfere with the privacy of individuals”.
While noting that the government generally respected the right to freedom of expression, it stated that there were also “instances in which the government or actors considered close to the government allegedly pressured or harassed media outlets critical of the government, including through online trolling”. The report highlighted the case of Madhya Pradesh Police arresting stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui for “offending religious sentiments with jokes he allegedly planned to perform”. It also detailed the government’s order of February 1, 2021 directing Twitter to block accounts of journalists covering protests against the three (later repealed) farm laws.
Other cases that find mention include the arrest of social activist Erendro Leichombam “for a Facebook post critical of a BJP [Bharatiya Janata Party] leader who advocated cow dung and cow urine as cures for COVID-19”, and Tamil Nadu Police’s arrest of Father George Ponnaiah, a Catholic priest, for alleged hate speech against the Prime Minister and Home Minister.
In a sub-section on academic freedom and cultural events, the report noted that a few Kashmiri academics who wanted to travel internationally to attend conferences were prohibited from leaving the country. It also detailed the warning issued by Madhya Pradesh Police to Dr. Harisingh Gour University over a proposed webinar titled ‘Culture and Linguistic Hurdles in the Achievement of Scientific Temper’ following a complaint by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), which had objected to the “antinational mentality” of the participants.
In the section on ‘Freedom of Association’, the report highlighted the cases of Amnesty International India, whose assets were frozen by the Enforcement Directorate, and the suspension of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) license of Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) for alleged violations.
The State Department’s report on India’s human rights profile comes close on the heels of comments made by Mr. Blinken during a joint press conference with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, that the U.S. was “monitoring some recent concerning developments in India including a rise in human rights abuses by some government, police and prison officials”.
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Children as young as 8 should be screened for anxiety, task force says
(CNN) - Mental health in children and adolescents has only worsened during the pandemic, experts say.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is set to recommend that children ages 8 and older should be screened for anxiety.
The task force is made up of an independent panel of experts who makes recommendations on screenings and preventative medicine.
The decision to recommend early screenings in children for anxiety was based on a review of studies that evaluated screening tests in adolescents and the benefits of early treatment.
The task force found with moderate certainty that screening for anxiety in children older than 8 would lead to improving outcomes.
The draft report was released on the task force’s website on Tuesday.
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If nations do all that they’ve promised to fight climate change, the world can still meet one of two internationally agreed upon goals for limiting warming. But the planet is blowing past the other threshold that scientists say will protect Earth more, a new study finds.
The world is potentially on track to keep global warming at, or a shade below, 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than pre-industrial times, a goal that once seemed out of reach, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.
That will only happen if countries not only fulfill their specific pledged national targets for curbing carbon emissions by 2030, but also come through on more distant promises of reaching net zero carbon emissions by mid-century, the study says.
This 2 degree warmer world still represents what scientists characterize as a profoundly disrupted climate with fiercer storms, higher seas, animal and plant extinctions, disappearing coral, melting ice and more people dying from heat, smog and infectious disease. It’s not the goal that world leaders say they really want: 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) since pre-industrial times. The world will blast past that more prominent and promoted goal unless dramatic new emission cuts are promised and achieved this decade and probably within the next three years, study authors said.
Both goals of 1.5-degrees and 2-degrees are part of the 2015 Paris climate pact and the 2021 Glasgow follow-up agreement. The 2-degree goal goes back years earlier.
“For the first time we can possibly keep warming below the symbolic 2-degree mark with the promises on the table. That assumes of course that the countries follow through on the promises,” said study lead author Malte Meinshausen, a University of Melbourne climate scientist.
That’s a big if, outside climate scientists and the authors, say. It means political leaders actually doing what they promise
The study “examines only this optimistic scenario. It does not check whether governments are making efforts to implement their long-term targets and whether they are credible,” said Niklas Hohne of Germany, a New Climate Institute scientist who analyzes pledges for Climate Action Tracker and wasn’t part of this study. “We know that governments are far from implementing their long-term targets.”
Hohne’s team and others who track pledges have similarly found that limiting warming to 2 degrees is still possible, as Meinshausen’s team has. The difference is that Meinshausen’s study is the first to be peer-reviewed and published in a scientific journal.
Sure, the 2-degree world requires countries to do what they promise. But cheaper wind and solar have shown carbon emissions cuts can come faster than thought and some countries will exceed their promised cuts, Meinshausen said. He also said the way climate action works is starting with promises and then policies, so it’s not unreasonable to take countries at their word.
Mostly, he said, limiting warming to 2 degrees is still a big improvement compared to just five or ten years ago, when “everybody laughed like ‘ha we’ll never see targets on the table that bring us closer to 2 degrees’,” Meinshausen said. “Targets and implemented policies actually can turn the needle on future temperatures. I think that optimism is important for countries to see. Yes, there is hope.”
About 20% to 30% of that hope is due to the Paris climate agreement, but the rest is due to earlier investments by countries that made green energy technologies cheaper than dirty fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas, Meinshausen said.
Yet, even if that’s good news, it’s not all good, he said.
“Neither do we have a margin of error (on barely limiting to 2 degrees) nor do the pledges put us on a path close to 1.5 degrees,” Meinshausen said.
In 2018 the United Nations’ scientific expert team studied the differences between the 1.5- and 2-degree thresholds and found considerably worse and more extensive damages to Earth at 2 degrees of warming. So the world has recently tried to make the 1.5 degrees goal possible.
Earth has already warmed at least 1.1 degrees Celsius (2 degrees Fahrenheit) since pre-industrial times, often considered the late 1800s, so 2 degrees of warming really means another 0.9 degrees Celsius (1.6 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than now.
Meinshausen’s analysis “looks good and solid, but there are always assumptions that could be important,” said Glen Peters, a climate scientist who tracks emissions with Global Carbon Project.
The biggest assumption is that nations somehow get to promised net zero carbon emissions, most of them by 2050 but a decade or two later for China and India, said Peters, research director of the Cicero Center for International Climate Research in Oslo, Norway.
“Making pledges for 2050 is cheap, backing them up with necessary short-term action is hard,” he said, noting that for most countries, there will be five or six elections between now and 2050.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay-based Project DYNAMO, which has been continuing efforts to rescue people in war-torn Ukraine, announced it helped five pregnant surrogates bearing American children.
They were among a total of 60 people, including the Ukrainian mothers' children and family members, who fled areas that have been under attack by the Russian military over the weekend, the organization said in a news release.
For weeks, Project DYNAMO team members have moved people out of harm's way since the U.S. government said the military would not be planning an operation in Ukraine. The group noted it has rescued more than 400 people and helped provide transport to neighboring countries.
Surrogate mothers, the organization says, are legally unable to leave Ukraine prior to giving birth. Team members went into areas near Dnipro, Kharkiv, Kherson, Nickolaev and Kakhovka and were able to take them to a safe location where they can stay until they are either able to deliver their babies or be moved elsewhere.
Forty children and 15 adults were moved in the mission, which took about 30 hours, Project DYNAMO said.
"We’re just relieved these missions were successful and with all involved safely out of harm’s way," Bryan Stern, the co-founder of Project DYNAMO, said in a statement. "As indiscriminate attacks injuring and killing scores of civilians are increasing, these rescues of civilians, including pregnant surrogates, are becoming even more imperative and more difficult given the dynamic threat environment."
There remain more than 100 surrogate mothers who have applied for evacuation but remain in dangerous areas, according to the organization. Anyone in need of evacuation is urged to register at projectdynamo.org and register for the U.S. State Department's STEP Program.
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New series from Sweden, Germany and a robust slate of premieres from Italy, including season two of Imma Tataranni.
WASHINGTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MHz Choice will debut Swedish series First Responders, which is set in the remote tourist village of Åre with drama spread amongst the town's emergency services: Police, Fire, Mountain Rescue and the local Doctors ward. The lives of doctors, EMTs, police officers and eccentric tour guides intersect as the town's population swells from 1,500 to 60,000 during peak ski season. The seasonal population explosion may be the source of dramatic wilderness rescues, but the small town has plenty of criminal activity and the associated communal tension that comes with it.
MHz Choice will also premiere the latest series addition to the long-running German Tatort franchise with Tatort: Weimer, which pairs well-matched yet mismatched detectives Lessing and Kira Dorn as they tackle case after case while weathering true surprises along the way.
Complementing the new series in May is a visual feast from Italy with the main dish being the return of fan-favorite Imma Tataranni (Italy). This popular crime dramedy set in Matera remains both sharp and entertaining with Vanessa Scalera resuming her role as deputy prosecutor Immacolata Tataranni. While new cases, investigative tenacity and a love of cooking remain central to Imma's character, this season she again confronts romantic temptation alongside the emotional needs of her husband and grown daughter. MHz Choice also takes viewers beyond the southern Italian city of Matera with the premiere of four new documentaries, each focusing on a different aspect of Italian cultural heritage.
Also returning to MHz Choice in May are two popular French detective duos: Cherif (Season 3) and Tandem (Season 4).
The full May 2022 schedule available here: https://mhzchoiceblog.com/premiere-schedule/
MAY 3
CHERIF: SEASON 3, FRANCE, FRANCE TELEVISIONS, NEW SEASON
Captain Kader Cherif is a brilliant and eccentric detective in this addictive, long-running mystery series set in Lyon.
FOUR SEASONS IN RURAL SICILY, ITALY, RAI TRADE, NEW DOCUMENTARY
A small farming village outside Palermo struggles to survive and thrive in the 21st century.
MAY 10
TANDEM: SEASON 4, FRANCE, MEDIAWAN, NEW SEASON
Montpellier police investigators Léa Soler and Paul Marchal work together, are both single parents of teenagers and are both recently divorced… from each other!
PALERMO - RENAISSANCE, ITALY, RAI TRADE, NEW DOCUMENTARY
A fascinating journey through the streets, palaces and faces of Palermo in its year as the Italian Capital of Culture.
MAY 17
IMMA TATARANNI: SEASON 2, ITALY, RAI TRADE, NEW SEASON
Deputy prosecutor Imma Tataranni cracks cases with attitude to spare in this entertaining crime series set in Matera.
SAN PETRONIO, ITALY, RAI TRADE, NEW DOCUMENTARY
A spellbinding documentary on the history and architecture of the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna.
MAY 24
TATORT: WEIMAR, GERMANY, GLOBAL SCREEN, NEW SERIES
Another odd couple from Germany's long-running Tatort crime franchise: he's an intellectual with a dry sense of humor and she goes by her gut and likes to take action. Together, Lessing and Dorn keep criminals on the run in Germany's historic city of Weimar.
FLORENCE – PALAZZO VECCHIO, ITALY, RAI TRADE, NEW DOCUMENTARY
This documentary tells the story of the works of art in the Palazzo Vecchio museum in Florence.
MAY 31
FIRST RESPONDERS, SWEDEN, REINVENT, NEW SERIES
Swedish procedural drama about an emergency services team in the remote mountain resort of Åre - a location as breathtakingly beautiful as it is dangerous!
About MHz Networks
MHz Networks offers viewers in the U.S. and Canada access to a library of the best television mysteries, dramas, comedies and documentaries subtitled in English through its subscription streaming service, MHz Choice. Select MHz Networks content is also available on DVD and on its free ad-supported service MHz Now, available on Samsung TV Plus and Plex. New MHz Choice customers receive a free 7-Day Trial. For more information, go to mhzchoice.com.
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Doncaster Rovers are sweating on the fitness of a couple of players ahead of the clash against Bolton Wanderers but have been boosted by the return of defender Kyle Knoyle.
Wanderers make the journey to the Keepmoat Stadium for a 3pm kick-off on Friday and are aiming to finish as high up the top half of the League One table as possible.
For the hosts, however, all focus is remaining in the third tier of English football and sit five points from safety heading into the upcoming fixtures.
READ MORE:Fulham's Marlon Fossey posts encouraging update after injury ends Bolton Wanderers loan spell
Doncaster gave themselves a glimmer of hope thanks to a 2-0 win over Crewe Alexandra last weekend, a result which relegated the Railwaymen to League Two.
Next up for Donny is the visit of Wanderers on Friday before taking on Shrewsbury Town on Easter Monday and McSheffrey has challenged his side to pick up three points against Wanderers and go back-to-back.
The Yokrshire side are waiting to assess the fitness of a couple of unnamed players to give them as much time as possible to be fit ahead of the game against Ian Evatt's side.
But Gary McSheffrey has revealed that defender Knoyle will be fit for the visit of Bolton, after the former Cambridge United defender came off with around 20 minutes to go of the victory against Crewe.
He told the Yorkshire Post : "There's a couple who have sat training out this week. We will assess them tomorrow and give them as long as it takes for them to be right.
"Knoyle is fine, he came off with cramp last week. It wouldn't shift but he has trained and he is fine."
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Study: Keeping climate pledges limits warming to 2 degrees
If nations do all that they´ve promised to fight climate change, the world can still meet one of two internationally agreed upon goals for limiting warming. But the planet is blowing past the other threshold that scientists say will protect Earth more, a new study finds.
The world is potentially on track to keep global warming at, or a shade below, 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than pre-industrial times, a goal that once seemed out of reach, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.
That will only happen if countries not only fulfill their specific pledged national targets for curbing carbon emissions by 2030, but also come through on more distant promises of reaching net zero carbon emissions by mid-century, the study says.
This 2 degree warmer world still represents what scientists characterize as a profoundly disrupted climate with fiercer storms, higher seas, animal and plant extinctions, disappearing coral, melting ice and more people dying from heat, smog and infectious disease. It's not the goal that world leaders say they really want: 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) since pre-industrial times. The world will blast past that more prominent and promoted goal unless dramatic new emission cuts are promised and achieved this decade and probably within the next three years, study authors said.
Both goals of 1.5-degrees and 2-degrees are part of the 2015 Paris climate pact and the 2021 Glasgow follow-up agreement. The 2-degree goal goes back years earlier.
"For the first time we can possibly keep warming below the symbolic 2-degree mark with the promises on the table. That assumes of course that the countries follow through on the promises," said study lead author Malte Meinshausen, a University of Melbourne climate scientist.
FILE - Wind turbines are silhouetted against the rising sun Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, near Spearville, Kan. A new study released on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, finds that if the nations of the world live up to their promises, future climate climate change can be limited to the weaker of two international goals. According to a study, the world is potentially on track to keep global warming at or a shade below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than pre-industrial times, a goal that once seemed out of reach (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
That´s a big if, outside climate scientists and the authors, say. It means political leaders actually doing what they promise
The study "examines only this optimistic scenario. It does not check whether governments are making efforts to implement their long-term targets and whether they are credible," said Niklas Hohne of Germany, a New Climate Institute scientist who analyzes pledges for Climate Action Tracker and wasn´t part of this study. "We know that governments are far from implementing their long-term targets."
Hohne´s team and others who track pledges have similarly found that limiting warming to 2 degrees is still possible, as Meinshausen´s team has. The difference is that Meinshausen´s study is the first to be peer-reviewed and published in a scientific journal.
Sure, the 2-degree world requires countries to do what they promise. But cheaper wind and solar have shown carbon emissions cuts can come faster than thought and some countries will exceed their promised cuts, Meinshausen said. He also said the way climate action works is starting with promises and then policies, so it´s not unreasonable to take countries at their word.
Mostly, he said, limiting warming to 2 degrees is still a big improvement compared to just five or ten years ago, when "everybody laughed like `ha we´ll never see targets on the table that bring us closer to 2 degrees´," Meinshausen said. "Targets and implemented policies actually can turn the needle on future temperatures. I think that optimism is important for countries to see. Yes, there is hope."
About 20% to 30% of that hope is due to the Paris climate agreement, but the rest is due to earlier investments by countries that made green energy technologies cheaper than dirty fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas, Meinshausen said.
Yet, even if that´s good news, it´s not all good, he said.
"Neither do we have a margin of error (on barely limiting to 2 degrees) nor do the pledges put us on a path close to 1.5 degrees," Meinshausen said.
In 2018 the United Nations´ scientific expert team studied the differences between the 1.5- and 2-degree thresholds and found considerably worse and more extensive damages to Earth at 2 degrees of warming. So the world has recently tried to make the 1.5 degrees goal possible.
Earth has already warmed at least 1.1 degrees Celsius (2 degrees Fahrenheit) since pre-industrial times, often considered the late 1800s, so 2 degrees of warming really means another 0.9 degrees Celsius (1.6 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than now.
Meinshausen´s analysis "looks good and solid, but there are always assumptions that could be important," said Glen Peters, a climate scientist who tracks emissions with Global Carbon Project.
The biggest assumption is that nations somehow get to promised net zero carbon emissions, most of them by 2050 but a decade or two later for China and India, said Peters, research director of the Cicero Center for International Climate Research in Oslo, Norway.
"Making pledges for 2050 is cheap, backing them up with necessary short-term action is hard," he said, noting that for most countries, there will be five or six elections between now and 2050.
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FILE - Framed by the Manhattan skyline electricians with IBEW Local 3 install solar panels on top of the Terminal B garage at LaGuardia Airport, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in the Queens borough of New York. A new study released on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, finds that if the nations of the world live up to their promises, future climate climate change can be limited to the weaker of two international goals. According to a study, the world is potentially on track to keep global warming at or a shade below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than pre-industrial times, a goal that once seemed out of reach (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
FILE- Wind turbines turn behind a solar farm in Rapshagen, Germany, on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021. A new study released on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, finds that if the nations of the world live up to their promises, future climate climate change can be limited to the weaker of two international goals. According to a study, the world is potentially on track to keep global warming at or a shade below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than pre-industrial times, a goal that once seemed out of reach (AP Photo/Michael Sohn, File)
FILE - A cow grazes in a pasture as wind turbines rise in the distance Monday, April 27, 2020, near Reading, Kan. A new study released on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, finds that if the nations of the world live up to their promises, future climate climate change can be limited to the weaker of two international goals. According to a study, the world is potentially on track to keep global warming at or a shade below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than pre-industrial times, a goal that once seemed out of reach (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
FILE - Farmland is seen with solar panels from Cypress Creek Renewables, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2021, in Thurmont, Md. A new study released on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, finds that if the nations of the world live up to their promises, future climate climate change can be limited to the weaker of two international goals. According to a study, the world is potentially on track to keep global warming at or a shade below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than pre-industrial times, a goal that once seemed out of reach. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
FILE - Wind turbines produce power during sundown in Emlichheim, Germany, Friday, March 18, 2022. A new study released on Wednesday, April 13 finds that if the nations of the world live up to their promises, future climate climate change can be limited to the weaker of two international goals. According to a study, the world is potentially on track to keep global warming at or a shade below 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than pre-industrial times, a goal that once seemed out of reach. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner, File)
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QUOTES-Top Bank of Canada officials speak after rate decision
TORONTO, April 13 (Reuters) - Below are some key quotes from a news conference by Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem and Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers on Wednesday after the central bank raised interest rate by 50 basis points to 1%.
MACKLEM ON MOVING FORCEFULLY ON INTEREST RATES
"We are prepared to move as forcefully as needed to get inflation back to target. We took an important step this morning. It is clear we have more work to do."
MACKLEM ON KEEPING INFLATION EXPECTATIONS ANCHORED
"The longer inflation remains well above our target the greater is the risk that Canadians begin to think that this higher inflation is going to persist and that becomes embedded in their inflation expectations. The need to make sure that inflation expectations remain moored on our 2% target was reflected in our decision today."
(Reporting by Fergal Smith Compiled by Denny Thomas)
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Dozens of homes destroyed by New Mexico wildfire
By Andrew Hay
April 13 (Reuters) - A wind-driven wildfire has destroyed dozens of homes in the New Mexico mountain town Ruidoso and continued to burn through residential areas on Wednesday, local officials said.
The fire has burned over 150 structures, most of them houses, as gusting winds and abnormally-dry conditions send flames through forested canyons, local officials said.
"It still has a ways to go to get out of those residential areas," said Kerry Gladden, a spokeswoman for the resort town of around 8,000 residents. "We're hoping to get some air attacks up on it before the winds get back up again."
Like other western states, New Mexico is suffering an early start to its fire season as blazes quickly spread through grassland and forests suffering from severe to extreme drought.
Known as the McBride fire, the Ruidoso blaze is the most destructive in New Mexico in a decade in terms of property losses.
The fire had burned 4,132 acres (1,672 hectares) by Wednesday morning, prompting local evacuations and school closures.
It was among around a dozen wildfires in New Mexico and West Texas. (Reporting by Andrew Hay in Taos, New Mexico; Editing by Bill Berkrot)
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After Hours host Natalie Bencivenga interviews Terry Minor Spencer, president of West End P.O.W.E.R. and a member of the Community Advisory Council of the Prison Society.
After Hours host Natalie Bencivenga interviews Terry Minor Spencer, president of West End P.O.W.E.R. and a member of the Community Advisory Council of the Prison Society.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
3-1-0, FIREBALL: 3
(three, one, zero; FIREBALL: three)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
3-1-0, FIREBALL: 3
(three, one, zero; FIREBALL: three)
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1013 AM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 AM CDT
FOR FRANKLIN...NORTHERN WOOD...NORTHWESTERN UPSHUR...TITUS AND CAMP
COUNTIES...
At 1012 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 7 miles northeast of Mount Vernon to Scroggins,
moving east at 60 mph. Other strong to severe thunderstorms were
indicated farther west along a line from Como to Yantis and Alba,
also moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Pleasant, Pittsburg, Winnsboro, Leesburg, Mount Vernon,
Quitman, Cason, Cookville, Scroggins, Pleasant Grove, Newsome,
Purley, Forest Hill, Winfield, Alba, Yantis, Midway, Miller's Cove,
Rocky Mound and Roeder.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Franklin County in northeastern Texas...
Northwestern Bowie County in northeastern Texas...
Northern Morris County in northeastern Texas...
Northern Titus County in northeastern Texas...
Southern Red River County in northeastern Texas...
* Until 1045 AM CDT.
* At 956 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles west of
Wilkerson, or 8 miles east of Hagansport, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
New Boston, Hagansport, Boxelder, Hooks, De Kalb, Bogata,
Wilkerson, Dalby Springs, Talco, Avery, Annona, Almont, Beaverdams,
Harts Bluff, Lydia, Cuthand, English and Johntown.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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COSMOPROF NORTH AMERICA REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
The 19th annual leading B2B Beauty Trade Show in the Americas opens its doors at the newly renovated Las Vegas Convention Center with a new show format!
LAS VEGAS, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Cosmoprof North America (CPNA), the largest B2B beauty exhibition in the Americas, will host its 19th edition July 12th - 14th at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in Las Vegas, NV, and is open for registration. As the world gets back to business, the beauty industry continues to adapt and advance to support the newfound optimism and opportunities for growth in the US. Cosmoprof NA, the most important beauty industry networking opportunity in the US, is excited to once again open its doors and provide attendees with an exhilarating show experience to learn and share the most important new developments in the industry.
"Cosmoprof North America is excited to continue its tradition of hosting a powerful, world class platform for domestic and international retailers, distributors, beauty brands and suppliers to network, share their visionary ideas and foster relationships in an exceptional new arena, now held in a convenient mid-week format," said Enrico Zannini, General Manager of BolognaFiere Cosmoprof. "The newly designed Two-Hallformat will provide attendees with an increased focus on their specific needs to make the most of their time at the show, as well as newly designed features to ignite inspiration."
"Cosmoprof North America continues to be a driver for growth, innovation, trends, and thought leadership in the beauty industry," shares Nina Daily, Executive Director of the Professional Beauty Association. "Reconnection with partners and creating new relationships is more important than ever, and we are confident the new format and venue will lead to a successful Cosmoprof North America 2022 and allow attendees to facilitate valuable connections."
The award-winning event has now moved from Sunday - Tuesday, to Tuesday - Thursday and introducing a NEWtwo hall format.
For the first time, Cosmopack North America, the only event in the Americas fully dedicated to the entire beauty supply chain, will have its own dedicated North Hall. At Cosmopack, buyers can discover innovative ingredients, raw materials, packaging, cutting-edge components, technological advances and more to take brands from concept to creation. Having its own location will make it easier to find supply chain solutions. Also featured is a dedicated Cosmopack Buyer Lounge, special activations, and on the floor education complimentary to exhibitors and attendees. Dedicated to finished products, TheCosmoprof North AmericaWest Hall will feature four macro sectors including Hair Care, Skin Care & Makeup, Nails, and Natural Products. Country Pavilions will showcase authentic elements and innovations from countries recognized for their strong heritage in beauty.
CPNA is excited to share new 2022 initiatives:
Discover Black-Owned Beauty: This personalized curated display area is specially created for Black-owned beauty brands seeking access to market opportunities, educational resources, retail distribution, and brand exposure. Curators Adrienne Mason and Maria Torres created the Beauty International Group with the intention to ensure Black-owned beauty brands have access to investment capital, retail distribution, logistics, and valuable industry know-how. This area facilitates retailers' commitment to the "fifteen percent pledge," which asks businesses to dedicate 15% of their shelf space to Black-owned brands.
For the first time, the Entrepreneur Academy will be hosted in partnership with the Fashion Institute of Technology's Cosmetics & Fragrance Marketing and Management Master's Program. The one-day intensive hands-on practical workshop provides beauty entrepreneurs with tools to help them build a brand, manage financials, and more. Participants will now receive an FIT noncredit certification.
Returning this year are special areas dedicated to curated exhibitors including Discover Beauty, Discover Beauty Spotlights, Discover Green, and The Beauty Vanities. Also returning are CPNA special projects including Boutique, a one-of-a-kind beauty sampling bar, the Buyer Program, which encourages networking between exhibitors and top buyers, Cosmoprof & Cosmopack North America Awards, CosmoTrends, Mentorship Program, and Press Zone. CosmoTalks' wide-ranging seminars and workshops that combine creativity, inspiration and business will be hosted by powerhouses such as NPD, FIT, Spate, Insider's Guide to Spas, and BEAUTYSTREAMS, amongst others. With more than 20 seminars and workshops, it aims to be the widest ranging series of conferences and in-depth talks in the beauty industry.
Register now at www.cosmoprofnorthamerica.com.
Plan your visit: https://cosmoprofnorthamerica.com/plan-your-visit/
Organizer: Cosmoprof North America is organized by North American Beauty Events LLC, a joint-venture company between BolognaFiere Group and the Professional Beauty Association.
BolognaFiere Group, the world's leading trade show organizer in the cosmetics, fashion, architecture, building, art and culture sectors, features in its portfolio more than 80 exhibitions, both domestic and international. BolognaFiere Cosmoprof S.p.a., a company of BolognaFiere Group, is the organizer of Cosmoprof, an international platform, with events in Bologna (established 1967), Hong Kong (established 1996) and Las Vegas (established 2003). Please visit www.bolognafiere.com.
The Professional Beauty Association (PBA) is the largest and most inclusive trade organization representing the entire beauty industry. PBA exists to elevate, unite and serve the beauty industry and the professionals who improve people's lives and is the only national organization to represent the entire beauty industry. PBA is dedicated to advocating and fighting for the rights of the beauty industry, enhancing professionalism, and committed to the long-term success of the stylist and the businesses that employ and support them. For more information on membership, please visit: www.probeauty.org/join.
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James Webb telescope's MIRI instrument goes super-cold
Jonathan Amos
Science correspondent
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It is perhaps the very definition of cool. The Mid-Infrared Instrument on the James Webb Space telescope is now at its super-low operating temperature.
The UK-assembled instrument has reached a decidedly chilly -267C, or just six degrees above "absolute zero".
This unimaginably low temperature is not far short of the point where all atoms are supposed to stop jiggling.
MIRI's frigid status will allow the Webb observatory to see the distant Universe in unprecedented detail.
The temperature milestone, confirmed by the US space agency Nasa on Wednesday, was hailed by the instrument's British co-principal investigator, Prof Gillian Wright.
"The cooldown process has been a validation of our thermal design," she told BBC News.
"When you plan these things, you always have contingencies. There are 'what ifs?'; how will you react if this happens or that happens? But it's been done in a single, straight shot. It's a really fantastic achievement."
MIRI is one of four instruments on Webb, which is the successor to the venerable Hubble Space Telescope and expected to be no less revolutionary.
A key difference, though, is that Webb will be tuned to see the Universe at longer wavelengths, in the infrared.
This means it must be protected from all heat sources, including its own hardware, which would otherwise glow in that same portion of the light spectrum it wants to detect.
To this end, Webb deployed a giant sunshield shortly after it was launched on 25 December.
This tennis court-sized membrane put all the important parts of the telescope in the shade.
This was enough in the environment of space to passively cool three of the instruments on Webb to their target temperatures of just under -233C, or to use the more scientific temperature scale: 40 kelvin.
But this isn't nearly cold enough for MIRI, which will work with the longest infrared wavelengths in Webb's sensitivity range.
"Our detectors have to be at less than 7K, or they swamp themselves with what we call 'dark current'," said Prof Wright.
"If we're higher than this temperature the inherent motions of the atoms inside the detectors create a charge and that's what they would be measuring above 7K. The optics, or mirrors, inside MIRI need to be less than 12K," the director of the UK Astronomy Technology Centre in Edinburgh explained.
Achieving an even colder regime has required an active cooling unit, or cryo-cooler, developed by engineers at Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California.
The unit is a network of pumps, valves and piping that drives helium gas at various pressures across the telescope to absorb excess heat inside MIRI and then dump it well away from the instrument.
With the operating temperature now achieved, the MIRI team can get on with preparing for observations.
This involves first ensuring the focusing of Webb's huge, 6.5m-wide mirror works for MIRI just as well as it does for the telescope's other instruments.
Then there is calibration work - confirming MIRI is delivering the data from its camera and spectrographs in a way that's expected and understood.
All this is likely to take a couple of months.
MIRI's camera will eventually give us great vistas of the cosmos, much like Hubble has done; the spectrographs will reveal the chemistry, temperature, density and velocity of many of the objects in view.
James Webb has a number of goals that include searching for the very first stars to shine in the Universe and to study in detail the formation and evolution of galaxies.
MIRI will be involved in all of this.
Among its smart technologies are four coronagraphs. These are small discs placed across the field of view for use in high-contrast imaging. They will permit Webb to block out the glare of a star to study only its orbiting planets.
The coronagraphs are on a wheel of different imaging filters developed by the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) in Heidelberg, Germany.
This mechanism, like the detectors and optics in MIRI, will have to keep working in the super-cold conditions inside the instrument for what could be the next 20 years.
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MIRI was produced in a partnership between a European consortium, led from the UK, and Nasa. Components were brought from all over Europe and America to be assembled and tested in the UK before being shipped to the US for integration into the telescope.
Conceptual studies on what would become MIRI began in the late 1990s. It's now almost ready to begin picturing and analysing the Universe.
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A week after the Masters, the PGA Tour will head to Harbour Town for the RBC Heritage.
Scottie Scheffler won't be on Hilton Head Island to try and become the first player since Bernhard Langer (1985) to win a tartan jacket and a green jacket in back-to-back weeks. But this event still has plenty of star power, with five of the world's top 10 in the field.
Here's five things you need to know for the 2022 RBC Heritage.
High Five
Those OWGR top-5 names are: No. 2 Collin Morikawa, No. 5 Cameron Smith, No. 6 Patrick Cantlay, No. 8 Justin Thomas and No. 9 Dustin Johnson. Other notables include Jordan Spieth, Billy Horschel, Joaquin Niemann, Tyrrell Hatton, Abraham Ancer, Daniel Berger, Matthew Fitzpatrick, Sungjae Im and Shane Lowry.
The field of 132 players has 15 major winners and 12 past champions. Stewart Cink fits the bill in both categories and its the defending champ. He won last year's edition, at age 47, for his third Heritage title. He's one of 10 repeat winners, but still two trophies shy of Davis Love III (more on him below).
Full-field tee times from RBC Heritage
The Hoff Returns
Morgan Hoffmann, 32, hasn't made a Tour start since the 2019 Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. The former No. 1 amateur in the world stepped away from the sport and moved to Costa Rica to battle Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy, which he was diagnosed with in 2016. Hoffmann will be playing at Harbour Town on a major medical exemption, which the Tour extended for him. He has three starts left on the exemption to gain 238 FedExCup point by the end of the season.
For more on Hoffmann's unique journey, click here.
Win to Get Back In
Wesley Bryan, 32, won this event in 2017. It's his lone Tour victory and he hasn't had a top-10 finish since that season. The South Carolina native is playing this week on past champions status. Last month at the Valspar Championship, Bryan played in his final medical-exemption start, needing a top-50 finish. He dramatically made the cut, but didn't finish high enough over the weekend to retain conditional status.
"Been a long few years, spent most of it rehabbing shoulder and wrist. Thank you to everyone for the support this week….definitely felt the love out there. I tried my hardest….came up short. It stings, but I’m not done trying," Bryan tweeted after the Valspar's final round.
His only start since then came at the Corales Puntacana Championship, where he tied for 15th.
A win this week by Bryan — or Hoffmann — would be equivalent to what Ryan Brehm did last month at the Puerto Rico Open.
Hometown Hero
Bryson Nimmer, 25, grew up roughly eight miles from Hilton Head, in Bluffton, South Carolina. After receiving one of the event's final sponsor exemptions, he'll be back at Harbour Town for the second straight year (he missed the cut in 2021).
"I had a great time. I obviously didn't play very well at all, and it was a tough day, but it was just so cool," Nimmer said after Round 1 last year. "I had so many people out here following me and just to have the backing of everybody was awesome. We had people cheering. I told my caddie on 10, if I make this putt I'm pretty sure it's going to be a roar as big as Tiger [Woods] gets. It was awesome."
Nimmer starred at Hilton Head Christian Academy and Clemson University before turning professional in 2019. He has eight career Tour starts, with his best result a T-11 last month in Puntacana.
It's been that long?
Nobody is more synonyms with the RBC Heritage than Davis Love III. The 58-year-old has the most Tour wins of anyone at Harbour Town (five) and it's been 35 years since the first one came in dramatic fashion.
In 1987, Steve Jones, who made it into the field as an alternate, needed a par on the 72nd hole of the tournament to win. But his drive landed out of bounds and after re-teeing, he made a double and gifted Love the first of his 21 PGA Tour wins.
Love won again in 1991 and '92, becoming one of only three players to successfully defend his title. Payne Stewart did it right before Love, in 1989 and '90. Boo Weekley did it in 2007 and '08. Love added a four plaid jacket to his closet in 1998 and capped his winning ways in spectacular fashion with by chipping in on the 72nd hole to force a playoff with Woody Austin, which Love won on the fourth extra hole.
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People can travel to London from Leeds at a cost cheaper than the average price of an Easter Egg.
Fares from coach provider Flixbus start from £2.99 and fares from Leeds to the capital are as cheap as £4.99 - the average price of an Easter Egg is predicted to be £5.18 this year.
Managing Director Andreas Schorling said travelling by coach reduces air pollution and gives the opportunity for people to travel without spending a lot of money as people start to feel the pinch of rising fuel and gas prices.
Read more: Booze-fuelled fights in Leeds area with 'no end in sight' for street-drinking
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading coach companies and operates in over 2,500 destinations in 35 European countries. They also have 35 destinations across the UK.
Andreas said: “For the first time in three years, the people of Leeds are free to explore the UK without restriction over the Easter break, but we know that the cost of living is a concern for many at the moment.
“We believe everyone should be able to visit loved ones, explore new cities and enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank, which is why we’re proud of our great value ticket prices, all year round.”
With climate issues high on the agenda, the bus provider also points out that coaches are the most climate-friendly way to travel long distance.
They added: “Our buses, and our ethos, are green through and through. Travelling by coach reduces air pollution, carbon emissions and road congestion, meaning there’s even more reason to choose FlixBus this Easter.”
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Welcome to the latest edition of Investigative Roundup, highlighting some of the best investigative reporting on healthcare each week.
Growing Scrutiny of Medicare Advantage
Teresa Ross, a longtime manager at the Seattle health plan Group Health, filed a sealed whistleblower suit against the company years ago, alleging there were problems with the way it billed Medicare, Bloomberg reported. She and other whistleblowers coming forward claim that insurers are scamming Medicare out of billions of dollars.
After years of investigating, the Justice Department took up Ross's case last year, Bloomberg reported. Other whistleblowers came forward as well, accusing Kaiser Permanente, which Group Health merged with in 2017, and some of its competitors, of inflating how sick members are to get higher payments from Medicare.
"The industry vehemently contests the allegations and says that plans get paid appropriately for the risk they take on," Bloomberg wrote. "But the disputed billing practices at the heart of Ross's case have become central to the health-care business and, as baby boomers retire, to America's fiscal future."
Nearly half of people on Medicare receive their benefits through Medicare Advantage, or private plans such as the one Ross worked for, which get paid more for patients with more severe illnesses, Bloomberg reported. And cumulative extra payments, compared to what traditional Medicare would have paid, will soon top $100 billion, according to the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission.
Seniors have "flocked to the private version of Medicare," Bloomberg wrote. And "insurance companies have built billion-dollar businesses propelled by this growth."
But, "Official scrutiny is growing," Bloomberg added. In February, the Justice Department said that it pursued health plans that gamed the system through "submitting unsupported diagnosis codes to make their patients appear sicker than they actually were," Bloomberg reported. And the agency cited Ross's case as an example.
Kaiser Permanente's Washington state subsidiary denied Ross's allegations, Bloomberg reported. Without admitting liability, the health plan resolved the lawsuit in a settlement for $6.3 million. The case against a vendor the health plan had hired remains ongoing, as do a number of other whistleblower lawsuits against Kaiser Permanente and other insurers.
Psych Bed Profit Motive
As psychiatric facilities prioritize out-of-state children, kids in South Carolina who need "immediate, around-the-clock" care are at risk of being stranded for days or weeks, and being sent hundreds of miles away from home, Kaiser Health News reported.
The problem isn't due to a shortage of beds, state agency leaders told KHN. Rather, they said it's happening because many of South Carolina's 518 licensed beds for children are filled by patients from other states.
"The reason comes down to the bottom line of the facilities, which are driven by states' reimbursement rates, since Medicaid often covers such patients' care," KHN wrote.
South Carolina's rate has been about $330 a day, among the lowest nationwide, Deborah McKelvey, executive director of Windwood Family Services in rural Charleston County, told KHN. Other states pay as much as $800.
Seven other psychiatric residential treatment facilities for children in South Carolina operate as for-profit companies, KHN reported. Three of those are owned by a portfolio company of private equity firm Bain Capital. And some healthcare researchers continue to warn that private equity investment in the industry prioritizes profits over patient care.
Though South Carolina Medicaid recently raised its reimbursement rate to $500 per child per day "in a bid to entice the for-profit facilities to admit more of the state's children," S.C. Health and Human Services Director Robbie Kerr, said that the move may not be enough, KHN reported.
"It isn't uncommon for U.S. children who need intensive psychiatric care to travel to another state for treatment," KHN wrote. "Yet many psychologists and child welfare experts suggest that kids who receive this care closer to home will be more likely to succeed."
Ransomware Attacks Hit Rural Hospitals
As ransomware groups become more opportunistic, rural hospitals and smaller healthcare facilities are facing "the reality of being locked up," once seen as a concern "reserved solely for major health systems," STAT reported.
Federal databases show providers, such as pediatric clinics, hearing centers, chiropractors, and child abuse prevention organizations being caught up in attacks targeting the healthcare system, STAT reported.
"Such an attack can be devastating for a health system of any size and scary for anyone relying on its care," STAT wrote. "But for smaller hospitals and practices, the costs -- both to patients and to the bottom line -- can be especially steep."
Experts told STAT that rural and smaller providers are also less likely to be prepared to defend themselves against a ransomware attack -- and resolve and recover from one -- than larger, urban institutions.
Vulnerabilities at smaller providers may be seen by attackers as a testing ground for exploits targeting a larger system, Lee Kim, a senior cybersecurity and privacy principle at the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, told STAT. And if a rural provider is located near a military base or major tech hub, it may offer an opportunity for stealing non-civilian or high-profile patient information.
Ultimately, the fallout for rural and smaller providers can range from extreme costs and financial strain from low patient volume in the wake of an attack, to having to shutter, losing patient trust, and even fielding lawsuits from patients, STAT reported.
"That kind of pressure really is a wake-up call for many organizations," Kim told STAT. "It can make or break an organization."
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(The Hill) – The White House on Wednesday slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) for the delays at the state’s border with Mexico after he ordered state troopers to step up truck inspections.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the delays from the inspections are causing rising prices and “significant disruptions” to supply chains.
“Governor Abbott’s unnecessary and redundant inspections of trucks transiting ports of entry between Texas and Mexico are causing significant disruptions to the food and automobile supply chains, delaying manufacturing, impacting jobs, and raising prices for families in Texas and across the country,” Psaki said in a statement.
State troopers are inspecting commercial vehicles, which have already been searched by federal officers, crossing northbound into Texas, a directive Abbott implemented after Biden announced Title 42 would be rescinded earlier this month.
Psaki said that the delays truckers are facing have exceeded five hours at some border crossings and commercial traffic has dropped by 60% at the southern border.
“The continuous flow of legitimate trade and travel and CBP’s [Customs and Border Protection] ability to do its job should not be obstructed. Governor Abbott’s actions are impacting people’s jobs, and the livelihoods of hardworking American families,” she said.
On Tuesday, no commercial vehicles crossed the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge, which is the busiest bridge in the area, because truckers on the Mexico side are blocking traffic in protest, The Texas Tribune reported.
Title 42, which will officially end on May 23, was first imposed under the Trump administration in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and allowed migrants to be expelled at the border, blocking them from trying to obtain asylum.
Abbott’s order cited “cartels that smuggle illicit contraband and people across our southern border” as justification for the state trooper inspections, Reuters reported.
The delays at the border come as the first bus of migrants arrived in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday morning after Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to bring migrants in Texas to the nation’s capital last week.
The White House dismissed Abbott’s plans to send migrants to Washington last week as a “publicity stunt.”
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Sajith signs no-confidence and impeachment motions
April 13, 2022 09:29 pm
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has signed the no-confidence motion against the government and the impeachment motion to be moved against the President.
Speaking in this regard, Premadasa said the Samagi Jana Balawegaya would back the people protesting on the road and that it would take all possible measures in the parliament to achieve this democratic victory.
Taking to his official Twitter account, Premadasa said: “WITHOUT CHANGE, WE WILL NOT STOP. @sjbsrilanka signing of No Confidence Motion & Impeachment Motion. Constitutional Amendment to abolish Executive Presidency & Repeal 20th Amendment on the way.”
During last week’s parliamentary session, Premadasa said the Samagi Jana Balawegaya would move a no-confidence motion against the government and an impeachment motion against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Soon after, the main opposition began a campaign to collect signatures in the parliament for the two motions.
Stressing that the executive presidency must be abolished completely, Premadasa called for devolution of power among the Executive, the Constitution and the Judiciary.
Samagi Jana Balawegaya also presented a set of proposals for resolving the ongoing financial and political crises.
WITHOUT CHANGE, WE WILL NOT STOP. @sjbsrilanka signing of No Confidence Motion & Impeachment Motion. Constitutional Amendment to abolish Executive Presidency & Repeal 20th Amendment on the way. #ForwardTogether pic.twitter.com/O8gLiqgjPV
— Sajith Premadasa (@sajithpremadasa) April 13, 2022
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Sir David Amess: Terrorist Ali Harbi Ali to die behind bars after judge hands him whole-life sentence for MP murder
Sir David's family said the murder was "beyond evil" after Mr Justice Sweeney told a court Ali had shown "no remorse or shame" for the killing.
Wednesday 13 April 2022 16:19, UK
The terrorist who murdered veteran MP Sir David Amess is to die behind bars after he was sentenced to a whole-life prison term.
Islamic State fanatic Ali Harbi Ali appeared at the Old Bailey on Wednesday after he was convicted of murder and preparing terrorist acts.
Sir David was stabbed more than 20 times during a constituency surgery meeting in Essex last October, in a murder described by his family as "beyond evil".
Delivering Ali's sentence, Mr Justice Sweeney said the killing of the MP for Southend West "struck at the heart of our democracy".
The judge said Sir David was "a man of the greatest substance" who had "done nothing whatsoever" to justify the attack on him.
"His loss is one of national significance," the judge said.
Read more: How 'fanatical' terrorist carried out MP assassination - and his 'warped' motive for the attack
Mr Justice Sweeney said the murder was carried out "in revenge for Islamic State's losses in Syria" and that Sir David had "fought bravely and hard" against the attack.
"The defendant has no remorse or shame for what he has done, quite the reverse," the judge said.
In a statement following the sentencing, Sir David's family said they felt "no elation" at Ali's imprisonment and they would "forever shed tears for the man we have lost".
"Our amazing husband and father has been taken from us in an appalling and violent manner," they said.
"We shall never get over this tragedy.
"It breaks our heart to know that our husband and father would have greeted the murderer with a smile of friendship and would have been anxious to help.
"How sickening to think what happened next. It is beyond evil."
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he welcomed the whole-life sentence given to Ali, saying: "We will never allow those who commit acts of evil to triumph over democracy."
Ali, wearing a black collarless robe in the dock, pursed his lips briefly as the judge handed down his sentence.
He told the trial he had no regrets about the killing, saying Sir David deserved to die because he had voted in parliament for airstrikes on Syria in 2014 and 2015.
The killer refused to stand in court "on religious grounds" when jurors delivered their verdicts on Monday after just 18 minutes deliberating.
Other high-profile killers who have received whole-life orders include the far-right extremist Thomas Mair, who murdered Labour MP Jo Cox in 2016, and police officer Wayne Couzens who raped and killed Sarah Everard in south London last year.
Ali's trial heard Sir David was killed in a "vicious and frenzied" attack that was "an assassination for terrorist purposes".
Prosecutors described Ali as a "bloodthirsty" Islamic State supporter who had spent years hatching his plot to kill an MP.
The 26-year-old had researched a number of potential high-profile political targets including Michael Gove, Dominic Raab and Sir Keir Starmer, before settling on Sir David.
At the sentencing hearing, victim impact statements were read from Mr Gove and fellow MP Mike Freer, who was also a target of Ali.
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Mr Freer said he and his staff would now wear stab vests and mobile panic alarms when holding advice surgeries in supermarkets, libraries or on the street.
Mr Gove described his experience as "incomparable" with the loss suffered by the Amess family, saying: "Like everyone I knew at work, I have found the impact of losing Sir David has been enormous."
Ali managed to arrange an appointment with Sir David by duping the MP's office into believing he was a healthcare worker moving to the area who wished to discuss local matters.
The university dropout travelled from his home in Kentish Town, north London, to Belfairs Methodist Church in Leigh-on-Sea, where Sir David's constituency surgery was being held, carrying a 12-inch knife.
During a meeting with the politician, Ali said "sorry" and pulled the knife from his clothing, repeatedly stabbing Sir David, causing him to scream.
The so-called "lone wolf" terrorist had sent a manifesto on WhatsApp to family and friends seeking to justify his actions around the time of the attack.
After Ali was confronted by an unarmed man who had arrived for a meeting with Sir David, the killer claimed he wanted to be shot dead by police and become a "martyr".
Dramatic bodycam footage showed two plain-clothed officers who were first to respond to the scene, armed only with batons and CS spray, tackle Ali and arrest him.
Sir David, a 69-year-old father-of-five, had been an MP from 1983 until his death.
Following the guilty verdicts in Ali's trial, the PM said Sir David was a "beloved colleague, public servant and friend" and his thoughts were with the MP's widow Julia and the Amess family.
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The deaths of three Baltimore firefighters who got trapped in a burning vacant home when it partially collapsed were determined to be homicides, city police said Wednesday.
Investigators from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives also classified the January fire as “incendiary,” according to a Wednesday news release. That means it was set or spread into an area where flames should not be and involves a violation of law, whether intentional or not.
A person of interest has been identified, and authorities said additional tips from the public are not needed.
“The incendiary classification is an important step forward in this investigation,” said Toni M. Crosby, the ATF special agent in charge.
Four firefighters were battling a blaze the morning of Jan. 24 when part of the unoccupied, three-story rowhouse collapsed.
Paramedics/firefighters Kenneth Lacayo and Kelsey Sadler were pulled from the fire and brought to a trauma hospital, where they were both pronounced dead. Lt. Paul Butrim was recovered from the building and pronounced dead at the scene.
EMT/firefighter John McMaster was initially put on life support, but he was released from the hospital a few days later.
Maryland’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner performed autopsies on the three deceased firefighters’ remains and found that they died from injuries sustained while trying to extinguish the fire.
Thousands of firefighters and others from around the country gathered in Baltimore on Feb. 2 to mourn the deaths. The fatal blaze — and another in St. Louis 11 days earlier — prompted officials to look at ways to reduce the risks of fires at vacant homes.
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PZ Cussons sees sales grow on back of surging demand in Africa and price hikes offsetting cost rises
- PZ Cussons said like-for-like sales in the third quarter rose 8.5% annually
- Manufacturer's hygiene arm saw the largest expansion in revenues of 7.7%
- Beauty revenue was hit by a slump in US demand for its St Tropez tanning brand
Healthcare products firm PZ Cussons has revealed sales grew last quarter following a strong performance in Africa and price rises for some goods.
This offset additional input costs incurred by the group, declining revenues across Europe and the Americas, and weaker demand for a popular tanning brand in the United States due to supply chain problems.
The Imperial Leather owner reported like-for-like sales in the three months ending February 28 jumped 8.5 per cent from the same period last year, while they were 13.9 per cent higher on a two-year basis.
Growth: Imperial Leather brand owner PZ Cussons reported like-for-like sales in the three months ending February 28 jumped 8.5 per cent from the same period last year
Revenues in Africa climbed by around a quarter, which the business attributed to price hikes and wider distribution leading to double-digit percentage sales growth across major brands like Robb and Stella.
By comparison, PZ Cussons scored a very modest revenue increase in the Asia-Pacific region and saw UK sales of hand hygiene goods shrink after impressive comparative results in the prior year when lockdown rules were harsher.
Tough restrictions helped drive orders for the company's Carex hand wash products, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic's peak when Britons were advised to wash their hands more thoroughly to protect themselves from the virus.
But though demand for these goods has diminished, the manufacturer's hygiene arm, which also comprises Original Source shower gel, still saw the largest expansion in sales of 7.7 per cent.
Healthy demand for Rafferty's Garden food also drove a minor growth in baby products sales despite enhanced coronavirus restrictions in Indonesia depressing trade in retail outlets.
The performances from these divisions cancelled out a 1.7 per cent fall in beauty revenue caused by orders slumping in the US for its St Tropez tanning brand and a 5.3 per cent drop in sales across Europe and the Americas.
Bath goods: Brands belonging to PZ Cussons' hygiene arm include Original Source shower gel
Following this impressive growth in sales, Manchester-based PZ Cussons has maintained its full-year outlook of an increase in like-for-like revenue and adjusted pre-tax profits within prevailing market expectations.
Yet amidst the UK's inflation rate reaching 7 per cent last month, its highest level in three decades, the firm's chief executive Jonathan Myers observed that input costs at the business have continued to rise in recent weeks.
He warned that the 'external environment is amongst the most challenging many of us have seen,' with households likely facing significant pressure on their spending in the near future.
Myers added: 'We are removing costs that the consumer does not value, and have plans in place to meet evolving consumer needs, including innovation to offer everyday great value as well as more premium-priced launches.
'While the coming months will continue to be challenging for us and the wider consumer goods sector, the strength of our brands and our strategic progress gives me confidence in the long term prospects for the business.'
It hopes to benefit handsomely from sales of Basingstoke-based skincare business Childs Farm, which it bought for £36.8million last month from Joanna Jensen, who started the business in 2010 as a way to treat her daughters' eczema and sensitive skin.
Other brands owned by PZ Cussons include haircare label Charles Worthington, Mamador cooking oil, bespoke fragrance maker Bayley's of Bond Street, and dishwashing liquid Morning Fresh.
PZ Cussons shares closed trading 3.7 per cent higher at £2.08 on Wednesday, making it one of the top five rising companies on the mid-cap FTSE 250 Index.
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DETROIT — Fans at Jack White's Detroit homecoming show Friday had high expectations for the sold-out show. They probably didn't expect to see a proposal -- and then become surprise wedding guests.
White, a Detroit-born singer, songwriter and producer, surprised fans by inviting fellow musician Olivia Jean onstage to join his performance and introduced her as his girlfriend.
The 'encore' was even more unexpected. White asked Jean to marry him during a rendition of song ‘Hotel Yorba' and right before the lyric “let's get married." According to The Detroit News, he rolled it perfectly into the song -- and from Jean's reaction, the proposal wasn't rehearsed.
Jean, a fellow Detroit native, teared up and said yes, the Detroit Free Press reported. White then carried her offstage. According to the Press, the musicians' bass players were the best man and maid of honor. White's mother and other family members stood by.
White and Jean later re-emerged for an encore and married in an onstage ceremony officiated by Ben Swank, a co-founder of White's record label.
Jean is part of the label's garage goth rock band Black Belles, which is on hiatus, and is also signed by his label as a solo artist.
White, who founded the White Stripes, was previously married twice. The Press reports that he also dedicated a Friday performance of “Ball and Biscuit” to Meg White, his former White Stripes bandmate and his first wife.
White's Friday show was his first hometown solo show since 2018, and kicked off his Supply Chain Issues Tour and release of his new album “Fear of the Dawn.”
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ZAGREB, Croatia (AP) — A military drone that apparently flew all the way from the Ukrainian war zone over three European NATO member states before crashing in the Croatian capital was armed with an explosive device, Croatian crash investigators said Wednesday.
The 6-ton Soviet-era aircraft apparently drifted uncontrolled out of Ukraine, crossed into Romania and Hungary before entering Croatia, slamming into a field near a student dormitory early morning on March 10 in Zagreb. About 40 parked cars were damaged in the large explosion, but no one was injured.
Members of the Croatian investigative team told reporters Wednesday that fragments of the drone found at the crash site showed that the device carried an “improvised aircraft bomb” that was filled with unknown type of explosives.
“It was unequivocally established that these were fragments of the OFAB 100-120 air bomb,” said Maj. Mile Tomic. “Both the bomb and its trigger were made in the former USSR.”
The investigators said that they have not yet conclusively determined which side in the war in Ukraine launched the TU-141 drone that was originally used in surveillance missions. But they indicated that the Ukrainians are more like to be behind the launch as “fresh” paint traces of their blue and yellow flag were found on the pieces of the wreckage that also included a red star, the Russian air force marking.
Both Russia and Ukraine have denied launching it.
NATO officials have refused to comment on the incident until an investigation is completed, but the alliance had increased its surveillance flights over countries near the war zone and a pair of US Air Force F-16s were deployed from Aviano Air Base, Italy, to Croatia on March 16, taking part in exercises and bolstering NATO’s southeastern flank.
Croatian officials had criticized NATO for what they called a slow reaction to a very serious incident and called into question the readiness of the military alliance’s member states to respond to a possible attack.
NATO said the alliance’s integrated air and missile defense had tracked the object’s flight path. But Croatian officials said the country’s authorities weren’t informed and that NATO reacted only after questions were posed by journalists.
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SALADO, Texas (AP) — Nearly two dozen people were injured when tornadoes swept through central Texas as part of a storm system that was expected to spawn more twisters and damaging winds Wednesday.
The storms caused widespread damage Tuesday in Salado, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Austin. Bell County Judge David Blackburn said 23 people were injured, one of them critically. Twelve of the injured were taken to hospitals, Blackburn said.
“There’s not much left,” said Blackburn, the county’s top elected official. “Large trees are uprooted and overturned and stripped. Buildings really reduced to rubble. … Power lines, power poles, are scattered all over the place. It’s pretty devastating.”
Photos on social media showed grapefruit-size hail associated with that storm.
Tornadoes were also spotted Tuesday in Iowa, but there were no reports of serious injuries. In Lincoln, Nebraska, powerful wind gusts knocked down tree limbs and caused some roof damage. A possible tornado also caused damage in the small southern Minnesota town of Taopi near the state’s border with Iowa.
Mower County Sheriff Steve Sandvik said dispatchers began getting calls from residents trapped in their damaged homes not long after a tornado warning siren sounded at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. There were no reports of serious injuries. Weather service crews were assessing damage in the area Wednesday.
More tornadoes were in the forecast Wednesday for parts of the mid-South and in the Mississippi River Valley, the Storm Prediction Center said.
Hurricane-force winds, intense tornadoes and large hail were possible in Arkansas, Illinois, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, Mississippi, Indiana, Louisiana and Alabama, forecasters said. Little Rock, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee, were among the cities that could see the worst weather Wednesday, the Storm Prediction Center said.
Elsewhere, the North Dakota Capitol, schools, government offices and interstates remained closed Wednesday as a blizzard continued to bear down on the state.
A blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service remained in effect through Thursday for most of western and central North Dakota where up to 2 feet (60 centimeters) of snow was expected.
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Successful heart transplantation in Belagavi
This is the third such procedure at KLE Society’s JNMC in the last five years
Surgeons at KLE Society’s Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC) have performed a heart transplant. This is the third such procedure conducted successfully in the last five years in the medical college.
A team led by cardiac surgeon Richard Saldanha transplanted the heart of a brain-dead donor and saved the life of a 25-year-old man from Goa.
The procedure was conducted last month.
The patient was a known case of chronic terminal heart failure and was registered for heart transplant with Jeevasarthakathe (Organ Transplant Authority of the State Government) by the hospital in 2018. Since no immediate match was available, the patient was medically maintained.
However, the match became available when a A+ve blood group donor was declared brain dead and the family consented for organ donation.
Dr. Saldanha, chief cardiac surgeon of the hospital, conducted the transplant and the postoperative recovery was rated excellent and the patient has been discharged with a new heart. “The patient is walking, climbing stairs and is in a cheerful mood,’’ said his mother.
Chairman of KLE Society Prabhakar Kore said that the hospital was extending world class health care at bare minimum costs. “The cost of heart transplant ranges between ₹20 lakh and ₹25 lakh in metro cities, but in JNMC, we are providing it for ₹10 lakh, as our philosophy is to serve the needy,” he said.
He said that Goa Government’s Mediclaim contributed substantial amount for the heart transplant.
Dr. Sadhana said that the procedure was complicated and included the cooperation of a large team.
Specialists from Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Anaesthesiology, Cardiology, Intensivists, Transplant Coordinators, Perfusionists, Operation room and ITU nurses, Technicians, Mohan Foundation and Jeevasarthakathe were involved in the effort, he said.
Medical Director M.V. Jali and others have congratulated the team of doctors and other personnel.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
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Southeastern Little River County in southwestern Arkansas...
Hempstead County in southwestern Arkansas...
Northwestern Miller County in southwestern Arkansas...
Southeastern Sevier County in southwestern Arkansas...
Southeastern Howard County in southwestern Arkansas...
East central Bowie County in northeastern Texas...
* Until noon CDT.
* At 1113 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ogden, or 7
miles north of Texarkana, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Texarkana, Hope, Ashdown, Mineral Springs, Red Lick, Emmet, Wilton,
Blevins, Perrytown, Tollette, Fulton, Washington, Ogden, Saratoga,
Richmond, Leary, McCaskill, Ozan, McNab and Oakhaven.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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Arkansas...and northeastern Texas.
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Food prices are going up. Here are items predicted to cost a whole lot more at grocery stores.
After the United States saw record gas prices last month, consumers can also expect to pay more at the grocery store and dining out as food costs are expected to rise, the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicts.
The USDA's Food Price Outlook 2022, the agency's Consumer Price Index for food which measures inflation, is up 7.9% from February 2021, the largest increase since May 1981.
In total, food prices at grocery stores and supermarkets are expected to increase 3-4% this year after already seeing a 6.8% jump from January 2021. Restaurant purchases are also 8.6% higher than February 2021, and are expected to jump by 5.5-6.5%.
The USDA noted the increase in interest rates by the Federal Reserve and the Russian invasion of Ukraine are key factors in the pressure on food prices.
"The situations will be closely monitored to assess the net impacts of these concurrent events on food prices as they unfold," the report reads.
As the cost of a trip to the grocery store rises, shoppers can expect every food category to cost more, with prices for 11 disaggregate food categories jumping at least 1% since last month.
Here are some of the food prices expected to drastically jump later this year:
Inflation: Inflation rose at fastest pace in 40 years in March as consumer prices jumped 8.5%
Food prices: Get ready to spend more at the grocery store. Food prices expected to soar, USDA predicts.
Poultry and eggs
From rotisserie chicken to raw breasts and thighs, poultry items are expected to see the highest jump in prices, with an estimated increase from 6-7%. Wholesale poultry products are also predicted to see a 9-12% price increase this year.
The USDA says the biggest factor in the jump is the outbreak of the bird flu, which has been detected in 23 states and resulted in tens of thousands of avian species being euthanized.
The bird flu is also a factor in the cost of eggs, with a predicted price increase of 2.5-3.5%.
Here's how to save: Egg prices are up for Easter and Passover because of bird flu and inflation.
Fats and oils
Like poultry, fats and oil products are also expected to see a 6-7% jump in prices. Wholesale is also expected to see a price jump of 27-30%, the largest estimate of all food groups.
Fruits and vegetables
Shoppers can see different prices of fruits and vegetables depending on how you like them.
Fresh fruit products are expected to rise 5-6%, while fresh vegetables are estimated to have a 1-2% jump in prices, the smallest prediction of any foods. However, processed fruit and vegetables are expected to jump 4.5-5.5%.
In total, the aggregated cost of fruits and vegetables is predicted to increase 3.5-4.5%, while fresh ones is at a 3-4% expected increase.
Nonalcoholic beverages
Drinks like soda and juices are estimated to see price increases with an expected jump of 3.5-4.5%.
Sugar and sweets, cereal and bakery
Those with a sweet tooth and others who love their toast are expected to see similar jumps, with each category estimated to see a 3-4% jump in cost.
Contributing: Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press
Follow Jordan Mendoza on Twitter: @jordan_mendoza5.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Food prices jump for eggs, chicken, fruit, cereal, soda and candy
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BNP Paribas (the "Offeror") announces today an invitation to eligible holders of outstanding notes issued by PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Persero) (the "Issuer"). The Offeror invites the holders (the "Holders") of the outstanding Existing Notes of the Issuer listed below to tender for purchase by the Offeror for cash the Existing Notes in accordance with the procedures described, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth, in the tender offer memorandum dated 13 April 2022 (the "Tender Offer Memorandum"). Capitalized terms used and not otherwise defined in this announcement have the meanings given in the Tender Offer Memorandum.
The Maximum Acceptance Amount is U.S.$1,100,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of the Existing Notes (increased or reduced at the Offeror's sole discretion, subject to applicable law and regulation) (the "Maximum Acceptance Amount").
If the aggregate principal amount of the Existing Notes validly tendered in the Tender Offer exceeds the Maximum Acceptance Amount, the Offeror will accept tender instructions in accordance with the Acceptance Priority Level as set out below. All Existing Notes tendered before the Early Expiration Deadline will be accepted for purchase in priority to other Existing Notes tendered after the Early Expiration Deadline, even if such Existing Notes tendered after the Early Expiration Deadline have a higher Acceptance Priority Level than Existing Notes tendered prior to the Early Expiration Deadline.
** SUMMARY OF TENDER OFFER CONSIDERATION AND ACCEPTANCE PRIORITY LEVEL **
Series of Existing Notes / ISINs (RegS;144A) / Outstanding Principal Amount (1) / Acceptance Priority Level / Early Tender Consideration (2) (4) / Subsequent Tender Consideration (3) (4)
USD 1,000m 2028 Notes / USY7140WAC20; US74445PAC68 / U.S.$1,000,000,000 / 1st priority / U.S.$1,107.50 / U.S.$1,057.50
USD 750m 2048 Notes / USY7140WAD03; US74445PAD42 / U.S.$750,000,000 / 2nd priority / U.S.$1,088.75 / U.S.$1,038.75
USD 1,250m 2023 Notes / USY7140WAB47; US74445PAB85 / U.S.$674,233,000 / 3rd priority / U.S.$1,041.25 / U.S.$1.000.00
(1) As of 13 April 2022
(2) In order to receive the Early Tender Consideration, Holders must validly tender their Existing Notes by, and such tender must be received by the Information and Tender Agent at or prior to, the Early Expiration Deadline.
(3) In order to receive the Subsequent Tender Consideration, Holders must validly tender their Existing Notes by, and such tender must be received by the Information and Tender Agent at or prior to, the Expiration Deadline.
(4) Per U.S.$1,000 in principal amount of the Notes
In addition to the relevant Early Tender Consideration or the relevant Subsequent Tender Consideration, the Offeror will also pay Holders (whose Existing Notes are accepted for purchase by the Offeror) the relevant Accrued Interest.
** NEW NOTES AND NEW ISSUE PRIORITY **
The Issuer has expressed the intention, subject to market conditions, to make an offering of two to three series of U.S. dollar denominated fixed rate senior notes with tenors of up to five, ten and/or 30 years, respectively, (the "New Notes"), in "offshore transactions" as defined in, and pursuant to Regulation S ("Regulation S") under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") and in the United States only to a limited number of "qualified institutional buyers" pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act ("Rule 144A") (such offer, the "New Offering"). The New Offering is being made pursuant to a preliminary offering memorandum to be dated on or about April 13, 2022 (the "Preliminary Offering Memorandum"), copies of which may be obtained from Morrow Sodali Limited and which is available on the Tender Offer Website at https://bonds.morrowsodali.com/MindID.
Holders that tender their Existing Notes pursuant to an Early Tender Instruction will also have the option to apply to subscribe for New Notes with New Issue Priority.
The Issuer will consider, among other factors, whether the relevant investor seeking an allocation of New Notes has, at or prior to the Early Expiration Deadline, validly tendered, or indicated a firm intention to tender, Existing Notes pursuant to the Tender Offer, with an intention to give preference to such eligible investors. Any such preference will be subject to applicable law and at the sole and absolute discretion of the Issuer and be applicable up to the aggregate principal amount of the Existing Notes tendered and validly accepted for purchase.
** FINANCING CONDITION AND ACCOUNTING CONDITION **
The consummation of the Tender Offer is conditioned upon:
1. the Issuer having priced, at, prior to or no later than one Business Day following the Expiration Deadline, the New Notes and having entered into a purchase agreement between the Issuer and the joint lead managers in relation to such New Offering (the "Financing Condition"), such Financing Condition having been satisfied or waived by the Offeror at or prior to the Expiration Deadline; and
2. the Issuer having received a confirmation in form and substance satisfactory to the Issuer regarding the exchange accounting treatment of the Existing Notes and the Tender Offer under PSAK (the "Accounting Condition"), such Accounting Condition having been satisfied or waived by the Issuer at or prior to the Expiration Deadline.
** RATIONALE FOR THE TENDER OFFER **
The purpose of the Tender Offer, in conjunction with the New Offering, is to optimize financing costs and actively manage the Issuer's debt maturity profile.
** PRO-RATION **
If the aggregate principal amount of the Existing Notes validly tendered pursuant to Early Tender Instructions exceeds the final Maximum Acceptance Amount, the Offeror will accept such Existing Notes validly tendered pursuant to Early Tender Instructions on a pro rata basis such that the aggregate principal amount of the Existing Notes validly tendered pursuant to Early Tender Instructions accepted for purchase does not exceed the final Maximum Acceptance Amount. Subject to the Acceptance Priority, such pro rata acceptance will be calculated for each series of the Existing Notes by multiplying the principal amount of the relevant Existing Notes separately, as applicable, represented by each such Tender Instruction by a Scaling Factor.
** WITHDRAWAL RIGHTS **
Tender Instructions are irrevocable. Holders may not withdraw from the Tender Offer in respect of Existing Notes that are validly tendered in the Tender Offer. If the Offeror increases the Maximum Acceptance Amount, it does not expect to extend withdrawal rights to Existing Notes already validly tendered.
** INDICATIVE TIMETABLE FOR THE TENDER OFFER ** (all times are New York City time)
COMMENCEMENT DATE – 13 April 2022
EARLY EXPIRATION DEADLINE – 17:00 (New York time) on 27 April 2022, unless extended, terminated or withdrawn
EARLY RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT – currently expected to be on or about 28 April 2022
EARLY SETTLEMENT DATE (if any) – currently expected to be on or about 3 May 2022, unless the Early Expiration Deadline is extended
EXPIRATION DEADLINE – 23:59 (New York time) on 11 May 2022, unless extended, terminated or withdrawn
FINAL RESULTS ANNOUNCEMENT – currently expected to be on or about 12 May 2022
FINAL SETTLEMENT DATE – Promptly after the Expiration Deadline (and in any event within three Business Days of the Expiration Deadline) and expected to be on or about May 16, 2022, unless the Expiration Deadline is extended
** DEALER MANAGERS **
BNP PARIBAS (liability.management@bnpparibas.com; dl.asia.syndicate@asia.bnpparibas.com / +852 2108 5228)
J.P. Morgan (Head_of_EMEA_DCMG@jpmorgan.com)
Mandiri Securities (dcm.group@mandirisek.co.id / +65 6589 3880)
** THE INFORMATION AND TENDER AGENT **
Morrow Sodali Limited (Email: mindid@investor.morrowsodali.com / Tender Offer Website: https://bonds.morrowsodali.com/MindID / +44 20 4513 6933 / + 852 2319 4130 / +1 203 609 4910)
Requests for information in relation to the procedures for tendering Existing Notes and participating in the Tender Offer and the submission of an electronic instruction or submission should be directed to the Information and Tender Agent. Questions and requests for assistance in connection with the Tender Offer may be directed to the Dealer Managers.
** DISCLAIMER **
This announcement must be read in conjunction with the Tender Offer Memorandum. No offer or invitation to acquire or exchange any Existing Notes is being made pursuant to this announcement. This announcement and the Tender Offer Memorandum contain important information which must be read carefully before any decision is made with respect to the Tender Offer. If any holder of Existing Notes is in any doubt as to the action it should take, it should seek its own legal, tax and financial advice, including as to any tax consequences, from its legal, accounting, financial and other advisers. None of the Offeror, the Dealer Managers or the Information and Tender Agent (or their respective directors, employees or affiliates) makes any representation or recommendation whatsoever regarding the Tender Offer Memorandum or the Tender Offer, and none of the Issuer, the Offeror, the Dealer Managers or the Information and Tender Agent (or their respective directors, employees or affiliates) makes any recommendation as to whether Holders should tender Existing Notes in the Tender Offer. The Information and Tender Agent is the agent of the Issuer and owes no duty to any Holder.
Nothing in this announcement constitutes an offer to buy or the solicitation of an offer to sell securities, including any New Notes, in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful. The Existing Notes which are the subject of the Tender Offer and any New Notes have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or the securities laws of the United States or any state thereof or the applicable laws of any other jurisdiction.
NEITHER THIS ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE TENDER OFFER MEMORANDUM NOR ANY RELATED DOCUMENT HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, NOR HAS ANY SUCH DOCUMENT BEEN FILED WITH OR REVIEWED BY ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION OR REGULATORY AUTHORITY OF ANY COUNTRY. NO AUTHORITY HAS PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THE TENDER OFFER OR ANY RELATED DOCUMENTS, AND IT MAY BE UNLAWFUL AND A CRIMINAL OFFENCE TO MAKE ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY
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Few Southeast Asian food traditions are more shared, celebrated, and argued over than kuih. Found in night markets and morning street stalls across the region, kuih encompasses steamed cakes, dumplings, and other palm-sized snacks — mostly sweet, sometimes savory — in dozens of varieties depending on locality, but all sharing a few core ingredients like rice, coconut, and pandan. A once dying art that is enjoying a revival both in Southeast Asia and here in the United States, kuih is famously temperamental. They are “living and breathing things,” says Mogan Anthony, the energetic co-owner of crowd favorite kuih shop Lady Wong. “Our recipes are never done. Every day, we adapt and change them.”
Along with Filipino cafe Kabisera, fellow Malaysian spot Kuih Cafe, and Indonesian pop-up Moon Man, Lady Wong is among the vanguard of shops in New York that are hyper-focused on Southeast Asian snack and food stall staples. And in this case, it’s been a hit: A year after Anthony and co-owner and wife Seleste Tan launched Lady Wong as a kuih delivery service in NYC, the Malaysian-born couple was able to translate their early success to a permanent storefront in the East Village, at 322 East Ninth Street, between First and Second Avenues. The stylish space includes a vibrant array of tidy kuih on one side, and Southeast Asian-influenced cakes and patisseries — reflecting the couple’s culinary training at fine dining spots WD-50 and Jean-Georges — on the other.
Not unlike the dedication needed to prepare a Michelin-starred dinner, making refined, exacting kuih is a time- and labor-intensive endeavor. Tan and Anthony source most of their key ingredients from Southeast Asian farmers directly — so much so that Lady Wong claims to be the largest buyer of imported pandan in New York City. All in, the couple has spent thousands of hours experimenting and honing their recipes. “It’s important because we want to honor the culture where we came from, and we want you to love the foods we grew up with,” Tan says.
Below, Tan and Anthony break down five of their favorite kuih and how each one comes together:
Seri Muka
A staple throughout Southeast Asia, the iconic seri muka was the first kuih that Tan made in her home kitchen in New York. The steamed dessert looks fairly straightforward — a light green pandan custard layer on top of a bed of sticky rice — but, despite its simplicity, seri muka takes a seasoned hand to make, according to Tan. Made in a traditional, multitiered Chinese steamer, the kuih takes two days to prepare. The team steams and rests the rice three times over: once to prepare the rice, the second to add pandan and other seasoning, and the final time to cook with the pandan custard.
While the rice itself takes significant attention, the real challenge is in finding the right consistency for the custard: overcooked and it curdles, undercooked and it does not set up sufficiently. Depending on the day’s humidity, the ideal cooking time to achieve a creamy, firm custard spans three to five hours — a calculation that took “countless, hundreds” of trials, Anthony says. Then there is the balance of proportions between the two layers. Lady Wong favors a tall pandan custard, a fine dining spin on the dessert that is harder to execute because a taller custard requires more technique — with the right ratio of ingredients and precise cooking time — to stand up. To finish, Lady Wong stains the glutinous rice with blue pea flower to create the shop’s trademark cerulean blue swirl.
Lapis Sagu
A textbook lapis sagu is translucent and stretchy, composed of nine layers of pandan-and-coconut-flavored tapioca squares that are best consumed, as by countless Malaysian school children, one layer at a time. Unlike other kuih, the lapis sagu has no rice flour. Instead, it relies solely on tapioca to achieve its stretchy, chewy, peel-apart layers. The construction is a matter of careful timing, as the vegan kuih is steamed layer by layer, for anywhere between 15 to 25 minutes. Each successive steam is slightly shorter than the last, lest the bottom overcooks — and the chefs determine the ideal texture by touch. In Lady Wong’s rainbow interpretation, the blue and red colors come from blue pea flower, juiced beetroot, red rice, and rose. At the end of the hours-long cooking process, if the lapis sagu doesn’t peel with the gentlest nudge, then Tan and Anthony start over from the first layer.
Angku Kuih
Angku kuih, or red tortoise cake, is a special-occasion Chinese-Malay kuih shaped like a tortoise shell and filled with mung bean or, on occasion, ground peanuts. For Anthony, the beauty of the angku kuih is in its distinctive shell and the discipline required to produce the molded dessert. It’s a two-day process: On the first day, the team steams the mung bean filling and allows it to rest to achieve a creamy consistency. On the second day, they flavor the filling with pandan and sugar, while preparing the beetroot juice-stained shell dough with rice, tapioca, and other starches. A small round of mung bean filling is then tucked into the dough, and the uncooked dumpling is pressed into intricately designed wooden turtle molds imported from Malaysia and steamed. Once started, the process cannot be halted or corrected, Anthony says, because the shells can dry out quickly.
Ondeh Ondeh
Anthony separates the textures of kuih into five primary categories: bouncy, chewy, creamy, dense, and crusty. Ondeh ondeh, glutinous rice balls filled with a molten palm sugar syrup, is the quintessential chewy kuih. To create the perfect dough, Lady Wong dehydrates their rice flour mixture, sourced from Indonesia and Thailand, for 24 hours to extract any excess moisture before cooking begins. Then they combine the flour with juiced pandan and other seasonings. Once the dough is made, the team folds molten gula jawa, or palm sugar, into the rice dough rounds for a rich, darkly sweet, and slightly stretchy filling. The filled rice balls are boiled in water for eight to 10 minutes and then rolled in coconut flakes and served in a set of four on a banana leaf. “If you want to describe Southeast Asia in one bite,” says Anthony, “ondeh ondeh is probably the best.”
Pulut Inti
The most common kuih in Malaysia, according to Anthony, is pulut inti. The snack is made of a generous mound of slow-cooked, grated coconut that rests on top of a small bed of steamed rice. It is then wrapped up into a tidy pyramid with a banana leaf until only the top portion of the coconut filling is exposed. To arrive at the right ratio of tenderness to bite, Lady Wong painstakingly cooks the grated coconut with palm sugar for nearly eight hours, adding and adjusting the water to achieve a confit-like texture.
As with many kuih, salt plays a critical role in both parts of the pulut inti, serving to balance the near-savory coconut filling with the rice bed. To contrast the intense richness of the coconut, the rice bed is only lightly seasoned with coconut milk and otherwise left unsweetened. Consistent with Lady Wong’s refined take on kuih, the couple favors a tall portion of the rich coconut filling to make sure it’s included in every bite. For those born in Malaysia, the smell and taste of pulut inti — particularly the aroma of the unwrapped banana leaf — is imprinted on the memory the same way donuts might be for those born in the United States, Anthony says.
Lady Wong is open Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
John Tsung is a cultural writer and multidisciplinary artist whose work explores immigrant narratives and the Asian American experience, among other themes. You can find his work here.
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Approval demonstrates the potential of Zilosul™ to address an unmet medical need in OA which effects more than 72 million people in the US, EU5, and Canada
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- FDA Fast Track Designation for Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium (Zilosul™/PPS) offers pathways to expedite development of Paradigm's osteoarthritis clinical program.
- FDA Fast Track acknowledges osteoarthritis as a serious disease with unmet needs and the potential for PPS to offer a treatment for OA.
- Fast Track designation allows Paradigm the opportunity to interact and collaborate with the FDA more frequently during program development. This enables a stronger overall program in line with the FDA's expectations and provides opportunity for shorter review timelines.
Actions to Expedite Development and NDA Review
- Opportunity to interact and collaborate with FDA more frequently during program development, for example, to discuss study design, extent of safety data required to support approval, dose-response concerns, and use of biomarkers.
- Other meetings may be scheduled as appropriate (e.g., to discuss potential for accelerated approval request, the structure and content of a New Drug Application (NDA), and other critical issues).
- In addition, such a product could be eligible for priority review request at the time of NDA submission. Priority review reduces the review time from 10 months to 6 months.
MELBOURNE, Australia, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (ASX: PAR) a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on repurposing existing molecules for new indications with unmet clinical needs, is excited to announce that the FDA has granted Fast Track Designation for the company's phase III program investigating Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium (PPS) for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA).
The FDA Fast Track program offers a number of benefits to help advance development and expedite the review of novel therapies for serious conditions for which there is an unmet medical need, with the aim of providing important new therapies to patients more quickly. This Fast Track Designation from the FDA acknowledges that OA can be a serious disease and that preliminary data demonstrates that Zilosul™ has the potential to address unmet medical challenges associated with the disease.
Dr. Donna Skerrett, Paradigm Chief Medical Officer and Interim CEO commented: "This is welcome news from the FDA as the company continues to gain momentum in site activation and participant screening across the 56 selected sites in the U.S. Given the need to improve therapeutic options for patients suffering from pain and loss of functionality associated with OA, we are excited to have this Fast Track Designation granted for Zilosul™ and the regulatory support it provides in expediting the phase III development program to advance this promising treatment to patients sooner."
Dr. Skerrett continued, "Paradigm believes Zilosul™ would represent an important medical advance in the treatment of debilitating osteoarthritis pain for patients who do not experience adequate pain relief or cannot tolerate currently available pain medications."
OA is a chronic degenerative disease characterized by a progressive loss of cartilage, leading to pain, loss of joint function and disability. It is the most prevalent form of joint disease, affecting up to 16% of the population in the developed world, with more than 72 million people in the US, EU5, Canada and Australia suffering from OA.i
The prevalence of OA is increasing in line with the aging population and increasing rates of obesity. By 2030, the number of people suffering from OA in the US alone is predicted to increase by 86% to 67 million.ii If we assume a similar increase across the other markets listed above, even allowing for lower rates of obesity in non-US markets, it is estimated that more than 120 million people will be suffering from OA by 2030.
For more information about Paradigm's acceptance into the FDA's Fast Track Program please visit: https://cdn-api.markitdigital.com/apiman-gateway/ASX/asx-research/1.0/file/2924-02509764-3A591647?access_token=83ff96335c2d45a094df02a206a39ff4
Additional information on all of Paradigm's programs and clinical trials can be found at: www.ClinicalTrials.gov (002 - NCT04809376, 006 - NCT04814719)
For more information about Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals please visit: https://paradigmbiopharma.com/
About Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals: Paradigm Biopharmaceuticals (ASX: PAR) is a global biopharmaceutical company driven to improve patients' lives through repurposing existing drugs and pioneering new solutions for unmet medical needs. The company aims to identify and leverage new applications for drugs in late-stage development.
Since their founding in 2014, Paradigm has successfully identified, repurposed, and patented Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium (PPS), for the management of pain and inflammation, associated with musculoskeletal disorders including osteoarthritis (under the trademark Zilosul®) and the rare disease mucopolysaccharidosis. Paradigm's approach to market is driven by core competencies with experienced management at both board and executive levels and in clinical and commercial
i Global Health Data Exchange, Institute for Health and Metrics Evaluation, University of Washington. Accessed June 2021 http://ghdx.healthdata.org/gbd-results-tool
ii OARSI. Osteoarthritis: A Serious Disease, Submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration December 1, 2016
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Glory coach blasts ALM fixturing
Frustrated by fixturing issues and a massive injury toll, Perth coach Ruben Zadkovich is ready to throw more youngsters into the Glory A League Men's team, as he tries to make the best of what he says is an almost unwinnable situation.
Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Wellington on Sydney was last-placed Perth's fourth defeat in a row and extended their winless streak to 13 matches.
Zadkovich has been in charge for the last six fixtures after being promoted from the club's academy coach post to head coach in place of the sacked Richard Garcia.
He has been dealt an almost impossible hand with close to 15 players injured including his star forwards Daniel Sturridge, Bruno Fornaroli and Andy Keogh.
Trent Ostler (dislocated shoulder) Jack Clisby (suspected MCL) joined the list on Wednesday.
Perth fielded two debutants and had 10 of their young NPL players in Wednesday's squad.
With less than 72 hours to recover before their next match, Glory were looking at possibly flying more youngsters from Perth over for Saturday's clash with second-placed Western United in Tasmania.
That will be Perth's seventh match in three weeks, with five of those on the road and just two or three rest days between each of those games.
Zadkovich attributed the high injury count to scheduling and the short turnarounds, especially away from home.
"I'm frustrated, I'm not happy about the fixturing and I care a lot about my players so it's a tough one to take, losing two more guys," Zadkovich said.
The Glory team on Wednesday included a number of players who weren't even born when 40-year-old goalkeeper Liam Reddy made his senior debut back in 2001.
Perth look likely to finish bottom and Zadkovich said he shared the frustration of the supporters, but praised the youngsters for their efforts in difficult circumstances.
"We have to take the positives out of it, it's almost an unwinnable situation," Zadkovich said.
"If you look at it in reality, with the players that we've got out and the scheduling of the fixtures and the average age of the squad.
"If you take Liam Reddy out of the squad, age can't be much more than. 21, 22 as a whole."
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We did not fight military dictatorship to become silent under a constitution – Prof Azar replies NPP lawyer
CJ asks trial court judges to call cases of senior lawyers first
Manasseh and Kwaku Azar criticize directive by Chief Justice
Garry Nimako defends directive by Chief Justice
US-based Ghanaian lawyer and scholar, Professor Stephen Kwaku Asare Alias Kwaku Asare, has hit back at member of the New Patriotic Party’s legal team, lawyer Gary Nimako.
Gary Nimako while reacting to submissions by Prof. Asare and investigative journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni following a recent directive issued by the Chief Justice that cases of senior lawyers be heard before that of junior practitioners, described them as having a penchant to get involved in every conversation.
Nimako made his views public via a Facebook post in which he chastised the two who have harshly criticised the directive saying, “Sometimes I wonder whether it is important for Prof Azar and Mr Manasseh Azure Awuni, to comment on every matter in Ghana.”
Mr Nimako went on to argue that the directive by the Chief Justice goes a long way to favour junior practitioners who learn from the seniors in the courtroom.
But responding to Gary Nimako on his social media page, Prof Asare noted that, the constitution guarantees free speech while pointing out what he said are core values of the constitution that underpins same.
“My brother, Nimako Marfo, has asked why I find it necessary to comment on various issues, including the recent ‘seniority’ directive by the CJ. I am amused by the comment and I want to remind my brother that we did not fight military dictatorship only to become silent under a constitutional regime.
“I also want to remind him of three core value of the Constitution, that are inherent in the concept of ‘Development in Freedom;”
(1) “individuals make a state - states do not make individuals - therefore the Constitution guarantees, and the party believes in, freedom of expression and association, freedom from oppression, from fear and from arbitrary arrest,”
(2) “Justice is either for all or it is for none. Every Ghanaian is entitled to the protection of the law,” and
(3) “The sovereignty of our people and state should be anchored in the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary,” he quoted from the Constitution.
Prof Asare went on to point out ills in the directive by the Chief Justice contained in a circular signed by Justice Kwasi Anin-Yeboah.
“Ghanafuo, courts are set up to administer Justice on behalf of the people. They are supposed to settle disputes between parties, not to be a forum for showcasing how senior or junior one is at the Bar.
“This is why cases are titled Kofi v Ama, rather than Junior Lawyer v Senior Lawyer. Why should the Justice system hear Kofi’s case later, even though it was filed months ahead of Kwame’s case, merely because the latter has hired a senior lawyer?” he wrote.
Describing the directive as discriminatory, Prof Asare emphasized that such a practice should not come from an institution less of the legislature.
“Why should any modern court of Justice build in such a discriminatory practice and why should the practice then be endorsed by those trained to administer Justice, let alone some of us who spent our youth fighting military dictatorships and Kangaroo courts. And why should a judge presume that a junior lawyer is in court to learn from a senior lawyer when he is also to treat them and their submissions equally?” he questioned.
He noted that it cannot be said that a lawyer is supposed to use the time meant to fight out his client’s case for learning and that the priority of a person’s case should not be determined by his choice of lawyer.
“When a client is paying to be represented, that is not the time for a lawyer to learn. That is the time for the lawyer to fight for Justice. That is not the time for the client to be told that his case lacks priority because of his choice of lawyer.
“That is not the time to let the client know that the concept of equality before the law is just a sham and a charade,” Prof Azar said.
Read the circular issued by the Chief Justice below:
To all trial court judges:
Observing age-old traditions of the BAR in calling cases in court
The Legal Profession, as we know, is steeped in traditions and ceremonies.
One of the traditions observed is the practice of calling cases of persons whose names are on the roll of Lawyers, in order of seniority of enrolment, notwithstanding the notion of equality at the Bar.
This practice, among other benefits, affords the young Lawyer the opportunity to learn from Seniors to whom they would not ordinarily be exposed to; thus, enriching the whole legal training experience beyond what is taught in Chambers and other places of work.
It has recently been drawn to my attention, that some Trial Court Judges are not observing this practice in court.
Whilst the right to call a case out of turn is not absolute and is exercisable subject to the convenience of the court, for the reasons mentioned above, I would request all Trial Court Judges to strictly adhere to this age-old tradition and resort to inviting applications from Seniors first.
I hope I can count on your cooperation.
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SALADO, Texas (KXAN) — Homes in Salado, Texas, a little less than 10 miles north of Jarrell, were damaged by a tornado Tuesday, officials said.
The tornado was spotted a little after 5:30 p.m., moving between Florence and Salado, the communities most affected by storm damage.
Officials with the Bell County Sheriff’s Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety said there were a lot of debris and power lines down on a roadway — FM 2843 — between Salado and Florence. The road was closed off, with only local traffic allowed.
Officials said well-built ranch-style homes were heavily damaged or destroyed.
“If we have to stay out here all night, we’re not going to stop until everybody’s accounted for and everybody is safe, and then we’re going to definitely — the ones that have lost their homes or they’re not structurally sound — we’re going to find a place to put them,” said Sgt. Bryan Washko with Texas Highway Patrol.
KXAN weathercaster Jim Spencer said the city of Salado was lucky Tuesday evening, as the tornado was headed straight for the town but turned to the north, staying west of the community. The First Warning Weather team predicts the tornado could be of EF-2 or EF-3 strength.
People in the Hidden Springs subdivision, while not impacted by the tornado, were pounded by baseball-sized hail.
Hail in Salado April 12 (Photo: Emily Buckwalter) Hail in Salado (Photo: Tom Russian)
Residents off of FM 2843 and Cedar Valley Road said the area was “wiped off the map” from the tornado.
Law enforcement personnel from Temple, Killeen and Williamson County blocked off FM 2843 where glimpses of destroyed homes could be seen. They said they were also trying to contain a gas leak.
Tornado damage in Cedar Valley Road and FM 2843. (KXAN Photo/Tahera Rahman) Tornado damage in Cedar Valley Road and FM 2843. (KXAN Photo/Tahera Rahman) Tornado damage in Cedar Valley Road and FM 2843. (KXAN Photo/Tahera Rahman)
One homeowner in Florence said he was inside his home when he saw giant pieces of tin fly across his land and the tornado funnel.
“I was in my living room, saw a dust storm outside, I heard the wind, stuff hitting the windows, and I saw a large piece of tin go across the pasture,” recalled Zach Liveris. “It’s a little overwhelming.”
He said his home didn’t sustain as much damage as his neighbor’s home, where you could see walls blown out, showing a burgundy couch inside and insulation stuck in branches.
“It was so dusty outside, I couldn’t even see the trees and the pasture from the house. It was just very intense winds,” Liveris said, adding that he’s glad everyone is safe.
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Douglas councillors support spending 20k on carnival return
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A carnival will be held in the Isle of Man's capital for the first time in three years after the town's local authority agreed to fund its return.
Douglas Council voted in favour of using £20,000 from reserves to hold the parade on the promenade on July 23.
It will run along a shorter route than previous carnivals, which had been held along the entire seafront.
Councillor Ian Clague said it had been curtailed due to concerns about a lack of attendance beyond the high street.
Under the revised route, carnival participants would start off from Bottleneck Car Park, before processing along Loch Promenade, although the exact details of the route have yet to be agreed.
The event had also been moved from Sunday to Saturday in order to "maximise the economic benefit" to the town, a council report said.
'Best compromise'
Speaking at the council's April meeting, executive committee member Mr Clague said, unlike previous years, there was no longer the "volume of visitors" to use the full length of the seafront.
He said the 2022 event "could not be compared to what we used to have" and the shortened route was "the best compromise".
Councillor Stephen Pitts, who voted against the carnival's return, said he questioned the value of the shorter route.
However, Councillor Derek Crellin argued crowds had dwindled as the parade reached the Broadway area during previous events.
"The town needed something to lift spirits after the last two years," he added.
Councillor Andrew Bentley said Loch Promenade was a "better place" for the carnival due to the number of pubs and bars in the area, and a later start time for the event could it it become "the start of someone's night out".
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YAHIDNE, Ukraine (AP) — The Russian soldiers forced more than 300 villagers into a school basement. Then, during weeks of stress and deprivation, some began to die.
Residents of Yahidne, a village 140 kilometers (87 miles) from Kyiv, told The Associated Press about being ordered into the basement at gunpoint after the Russians took control of the area around the northern city of Chernihiv in early March.
In one room, those who survived wrote the names of the 18 who didn’t.
“An old man died near me and then his wife died next,” Valentyna Saroyan, a weary survivor, recalled Tuesday as she toured the darkened basement. “Then a man died who was lying there, then a woman sitting next to me. She was a heavy woman, and it was very difficult for her.”
Village by village, town by town, Ukrainians in areas where Russians have withdrawn continue to unearth new horrors. More are feared.
The residents of Yahidne, which is on the outskirts of Chernihiv, said they were made to remain in the basement day and night except for the rare times when they they were allowed outside to cook on open fires or to use the toilet.
The health of the captives suffered.
“Here’s a chair, and that’s how we were sitting for a month,” Saroyan said, recalling her aching legs.
As people died one by one in the basement, neighbors were allowed from time to time to place the bodies in a mass grave in a nearby cemetery.
Each time, they passed through a doorway marked in dripping red paint with the plaintive words “Attention. Children.” The glare of a flashlight shows bright drawings on the walls.
The Russians could be cruel, surviving villages said.
Svitlana Baguta said a Russian soldier who was “either drunk or high” made her drink from a flask at gunpoint.
“He pointed the gun at the throat, put the flask and said, ‘Drink,’” Baguta said.
Julia Surypak said the soldiers allowed some people to make a short trip to their homes if they sang the Russian state anthem. “But they didn’t allow us to walk much,” she said.
The Russian forces left the village at the beginning of April, part of a regional withdrawal from northern Ukraine Russia’s military ordered in anticipation of after a large offensive in the east.
A message scrawled on a wall of the Yahidne school marked April 1 as “the last day” of their presence.
The soldiers left behind unexploded artillery shells, destroyed Russian vehicles and rubble.
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Patrick Mahomes’ mother tries to take cover from tornado at fast food restaurant
By Shain Bergan
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Texas (KCTV) — The mother of star Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is safe after unsuccessfully seeking shelter at a fast food restaurant in Texas during a tornado warning, she said on social media.
Randi Mahomes shared on Twitter late Tuesday night that she and her daughter had tried to take cover from a tornado at a fast food place, but couldn’t get in, despite beating on the door.
“BLESSED to be home. Mia and I just tried to take cover from a tornado warning at a fast food place whose lights went out, but no one would let us in,” Randi Mahomes tweeted. “My hand is bruised from beating on the door and holding on to the brick, and my baby girl I’ve never been so scared in my entire life.”
Randi’s daughter Mia had a softball game scheduled earlier in the evening, according to her Twitter timeline, which shows the girl in her softball gear with the caption, “Game time with my girl #22″.
Randi didn’t say exactly where the incident happened or what the fast food place was. She said on Twitter she believes the people in the fast food restaurant were probably seeking shelter themselves.
“I feel now they were taking cover themselves and probably thought the beating on the door was the winds, rain or thunder,” she said. “So scary, I’m still shaken up. In the midst of all the crying and chaos, Mia asked me if we could pray.”
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Want to get a little extra money on the side by sharing hot takes with St. Louis? Then consider freelancing for the Riverfront Times!
The RFT is currently looking for culture writers (visual art, theater, music) and weed contributors. You would write on a weekly or biweekly basis and be expected to pitch story ideas and cover stories on request.
Qualifications for the positions include an interest in culture or weed (or both) and writing experience. While previous experience in journalism or criticism is great, it is not required. The pay is not great (if we're being honest), but in addition to getting reimbursed for your weed purchases (if you are reviewing product for us) or getting to see free shows (if you're writing a review for us), freelancing will also impress all your friends.
If you'd like to write for us about weed, then you must have a medical marijuana card.
If this sounds like something you'd like to try, please send an email introducing yourself and specifying what type of freelance writing you'd like to do to [email protected] Also, please attach three writing samples.
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WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A large police presence has closed a portion of Cedar Creek Marina in Wilson County after a reported deadly “altercation” Wednesday morning.
Deputies with the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office were called to the marina located at 9120 Saundersville Road around 5 a.m.
Detective Major Robert Stafford with the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office reported deputies found one person dead inside a camper at the marina and another person had injuries from at least one gunshot wound.
The injured person was taken to an area hospital for treatment but the extent of their injuries was not immediately released.
The department asked residents to please avoid the area as deputies investigate. The Sheriff’s Office added the scene is “safe” and it would provide more details when available.
Wilson County Mayor Randall Hutto described the incident as an “altercation” between two people at the marina earlier Wednesday morning.
At least one tow truck was observed removing a vehicle from the scene.
No additional information was immediately released.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is extending the nationwide mask requirement for public transit for 15 days as it monitors an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it was extending the order, which was set to expire on April 18, until May 3 to allow more time to study the BA.2 omicron subvariant that is now responsible for the vast majority of cases in the U.S.
“In order to assess the potential impact the rise of cases has on severe disease, including hospitalizations and deaths, and health care system capacity, the CDC order will remain in place at this time,” the agency said in a statement.
When the Transportation Security Administration, which enforces the rule for planes, buses, trains and transit hubs, extended the requirement last month, it said the CDC had been hoping to roll out a more flexible masking strategy that would have replaced the nationwide requirement.
The mask mandate is the most visible vestige of government restrictions to control the pandemic, and possibly the most controversial. A surge of abusive and sometimes violent incidents on airplanes has been attributed mostly to disputes over mask-wearing.
Critics have seized on the fact that states have rolled back rules requiring masks in restaurants, stores and other indoor settings, and yet COVID-19 cases have fallen sharply since the omicron variant peaked in mid-January.
There has been a slight increase in cases in recent weeks, driven by the BA.2 strain, with daily confirmed cases nationwide rising from about 25,000 per day to more than 30,000. Those figures are an undercount since many people now test positive on at-home tests that are not reported to public health agencies.
Severe illnesses and deaths tend to lag infections by several weeks. The CDC is awaiting indications of whether the increase in cases correlates to a rise in adverse outcomes before announcing a less restrictive mask policy for travel.
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“We want our street back”.
Those are the words being chanted by Fairfield Street residents who are begging their local council to stop Western Diagnostic Pathology from operating its Mt Hawthorn COVID testing drive-through clinic.
The drive-through clinic is about 450m from Fairfield Street and according to resident Sophie Fernandez, is causing “a myriad of long term and serious problems” including road safety, traffic issues and mental health and social wellbeing issues.
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Ms Fernandez submitted a petition to City of Vincent councillors this week — along with 36 signatures from other Fairfield residents — requesting the council “prohibit” WDP from operating its COVID testing drive-through clinic at 391 Oxford Street in Mt Hawthorn.
“We the residents of Fairfield Street feel that the City of Vincent has failed to constructively and actively involve itself in managing the current issue with WDP and do not see there will be any resolution until WDP is instructed by the City of Vincent or the state government to cease operating it’s drive-through facility,” the petition said.
“This drive-through centre has brought enormous stress, anger and frustration to the residents.
“Every day we must endure living amongst a traffic jam, we have to ask strangers to get out of our way so we can leave and enter our own premises.
“We have to close our windows as all we can smell are car fumes.
“We have to stop our children from playing out the front of our houses as we no longer feel it is a safe street — is this the kind of community your government wants to be known for?”
Ms Fernandez told councillors at a meeting last week Fairfield residents had felt “ignored” and there had been a failure to manage the situation in an “appropriate, sustainable and timely” manner by WPD, the city and the state government.
“Allowing such business to operate with little or no parameter sets a precedent and provides implication for similar businesses to do the same now or in the next pandemic should it arises,” she said.
Ms Fernandez said Fairfield Street residents had received a city authored information bulletin this month stating the local authority was “unable” to override the WA Government’s State of Emergency planning exemption for the Oxford Street site that had a May 2023 expiry date.
“The exemption applies to medical and health-related activity associated with a response to the COVID-19 Pandemic,” the bulletin said.
“The city is unable to override the state government exemption including conditions such as the clinic’s operating hours.
“We have advised the state government of issues that have been experienced by Fairfield Street residents and requested their support to address them.
City of Vincent Mayor Emma Cole said while the city did not have the power to cease the operation or amend the planning approval, it had been taking action to address Fairfield residents concerns.
“This includes advocating to WDP and offering to help with alternate locations, meeting the WDP traffic management team, daily patrols by Vincent rangers, liaising with state government and writing to the Chief Medical Officer to seek a reduction in operating hours,” she said.
“To date, WDP has put greater traffic management controls in place in response.”
Ms Cole said the state was experiencing peak COVID case numbers and traffic associated with the Mt Hawthorn’s COVID testing clinic had led to much more frequent queuing traffic on Fairfield Street which is a local residential road.
“We don’t want to hear the words ‘we hear you, we understand’ — we want action, we want the City of Vincent to take a stand and show leadership, integrity and respect,” the petition said.
“We want our street back.”
Ms Fernandez said she hoped the Mt Hawthorn WDP drive-through clinic could be relocated.
“We think there is scope for the city to continue with a proactive response to find an alternative suitable location for the WDP drive- through clinic while still adhering to state government exemptions,” she said.
The WDP COVID testing drive-through clinic in Mt Hawthorn was contacted for comment.
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BREMERTON, WA. — Only 26% of women are investing, compared with 71% of men, but a new report by Fidelity found the pandemic has inspired more young women to change that statistic.
Experts predict investing early could one day help close the wealth gap between men and women. Free technology is now helping girls to invest at an early age and how every family can get involved.
To Ianthe Spaulding, talking about investing with her 10-year-old daughter is the most important conversation they can have.
“I wanted Naima to have wealth,” said Spaulding.
Because wealth, to Ianthe, is her daughter’s door to freedom.
“The biggest thing is not having to ask for permission from anybody,” said Spaulding of what she dreams for, for her daughter.
That financial independence is something this mom had to fight for on her own.
“I know what it's like to be left with financial baggage, and so that feeling, I never want her to feel that,” said Spaulding.
Ianthe researched how to set her daughter up for success. She found an app, called stockpile, that helps families with children learn to invest.
“She was able to pick her own stocks, she executes her trades on her own,” said Spaulding.
“I like to invest in the stuff that I use and play on,” said Naima.
They started with just a few dollars and bought partial stock in several big companies. Each trade is teaching Naima to save for the future she wants.
“You could save a lot by investing, and it's really easy,” said Naima.
Easy because her portfolio is at her fingertips. Apps like Ellevest, Clever Girl Finance and Stockpile all offer free tools for young women to start investing—for as little as $1.
Ellevest and Clever Girl Finance are designed specifically with girls in mind, but Stockpile encourages both young girls and boys to start learning financial literacy.
“The big key thing is that we want to make sure that everyone has equal financial opportunity. And that only happens when you create generations of financial literacy and knowledge,” said Victor Wang, the CEO of Stockpile.
Wang said this technology can help close the gender wealth gap. In America, women own only 32 cents on the dollar compared to men, but Victor knows that can change.
“You don't have to have $3,000 to buy Amazon. You can have $5 and start investing,” said Wang. “If one person starts, that creates a pattern of wealth and literacy that changes the whole history and lineage of families.”
Those patterns are starting to change. Fidelity’s 2021 Women and Investing study found 50% of women are more interested in investing now than they were before the pandemic and 1 in 5 women made first-time investments in just the last year.
“The thing that's ironic is that statistically, women perform better when investing than men. They're typically look at longer-term investing, they invest more regularly. So when you look at kind of the overall, study after study shows women are more successful than men,” said Wang.
So, Wang hopes, no matter how big or small the investment is, that parents will help their kids just start.
“It's not so much that kids are going to make a lot of money or not. The most important thing is that it creates a conversation between kids and parents,” said Wang.
“Investing does give that average person a vehicle to be able to start their own personal wealth. You don't really realize that it's attainable for you,” said Spaulding. “You think that people are born into it, but we can also create it ourselves. And that's what I really want to attempt to do.”
If you’d like more information on Stockpile, click HERE.
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Which Kevin Minion toy is best?
“Despicable Me” was a hit when it came out, due partially to the adorable Minion characters, and the Minions are still popular, thanks to the movie’s sequels and spinoffs. Kevin is the tall Minion with two eyes and many people’s favorite character.
If you or your kid want a Kevin Minion toy, you can’t go wrong with the Just Play 15-Inch Plush Kung Fu Kevin, which is decked out in goggles, gloves and a yellow jumpsuit.
What to know before you buy a Kevin Minion toy
Types of Kevin Minion toys
- Plush: These are popular display items, and their smooth material makes them fun to squeeze and cuddle. Sometimes, they play sounds or music when you press them. Although they’re soft, Minion plush toys often feature plastic goggles.
- Action figure: These may have movable arms and legs. Most feature one of the many wacky props they use in the movies, such as the fart gun, freeze ray or a banana.
- Collectible: These are used as display pieces and don’t have movable arms and legs. Funko Pops are the most popular Minion collectibles.
Age recommendations
The recommended age range for Minion plush toys is 3 and up, as they don’t contain small pieces or sharp edges. Although the plastic goggles may eventually fall off, they don’t pose a choking hazard. Small action figures are best suited for children 5 and older.
Batteries
Most Minion toys don’t require batteries, though they may be included with those that require them for operation. Many interactive toys require AA batteries and eventually require replacements. Small action figures require LR44 batteries.
Kevin’s personality
In the “Minions” spinoff movie, Kevin is the leader of the trio. He loves to tease other Minions and is frequently seen in golf attire. He isn’t known for being particularly smart. Like all Minions, Kevin lives to find a master to serve.
Kevin Minion toy size
Kevin toys come in a variety of sizes. Many Kevin plush toys are 7-12 inches tall, while some are up to 20 inches tall. Kevin action figures are 4-6 inches tall. Some toy sets include numerous tiny Minions less than 1 inch tall.
Ease of cleaning
Kids get their toys dirty if they play with them daily. You can clean action figures and collectibles with a damp washcloth or moist towelette. You can use the washer and dryer for many plush toys, but you should use the cold and light settings. Still, it’s usually best to use a damp washcloth and spot clean plush toys.
What to look for in a quality Kevin Minion toy
Accurate design
The Minions have a specific style. Officially licensed toys are usually the best designed. Still, several third-party manufacturers produce great toys. Quality Minion toys capture the personality of the character.
Features
The Minions have numerous gadgets they use, many of which come with the toys. Toys with gadgets that light up, make sound effects and fire projectiles are ideal. Some Minion toys include interactive expressions or remote-controlled roller skates. Several Minion toys, such as the Action Assortment figures, interact with each other.
Outfits
Although Kevin’s classic overalls are great, he’s known for wearing numerous costumes in the movies. Kevin’s yellow kung fu outfit is a popular choice. Many Kevin toys show him wearing pilot’s outfits, golfer outfits and more.
Durability
Durability is essential when buying plush toys. Cheaply made plush toys can rip, and the material they’re stuffed with may pose a choking hazard. Children are rough on action figures, so you’ll want a sturdy toy with arms and legs that won’t break off easily.
How much you can expect to spend on a Kevin Minion toy
Most Kevin Minion toys cost $10-$20.
Kevin Minion toy FAQ
Is Kevin the most popular Minion?
A. Kevin, Stuart and Bob are the three most recognizable Minions. Kevin’s leadership role in the spinoff movie made him quite popular.
What language do the Minions speak?
A. The Minions’ language is a mixture of English, Spanish, French, gibberish and food references.
How do you know if a Minion toy is durable?
A. In many cases, the materials aren’t listed in the product description. The best way to determine a toy’s durability is by reading product reviews.
What’s the best Kevin Minion toy to buy?
Top Kevin Minion toy
Just Play 15-Inch Plush Kung Fu Kevin
What you need to know: This plush showcases Kevin in one of his most popular costumes.
What you’ll love: It stands nearly 16 inches tall and is soft but durable. The arms are posable. The hard plastic goggles are securely attached to the plush material.
What you should consider: The goggles make it top-heavy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Kevin Minion toy for the money
Minions: Rise of Gru Kevin Action Figure
What you need to know: This action figure features a flamethrower that fires pretend flames at the press of a button.
What you’ll love: It’s compatible with numerous other figures, including the Wild Rider RC vehicle. The welding mask is removable. It features posable arms.
What you should consider: The legs don’t move.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Just Play Minions: The Rise of Gru Small Plush Pilot Kevin
What you need to know: This plush dresses Kevin in his captain’s jacket and cap.
What you’ll love: The plush stands 9 inches tall. The embroidered eyes and mouth look excellent. It’s soft and durable.
What you should consider: The uniform isn’t as cuddly as the rest of the toy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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BREMERTON, WA. — Only 26% of women are investing, compared with 71% of men, but a new report by Fidelity found the pandemic has inspired more young women to change that statistic.
Experts predict investing early could one day help close the wealth gap between men and women. Free technology is now helping girls to invest at an early age and how every family can get involved.
To Ianthe Spaulding, talking about investing with her 10-year-old daughter is the most important conversation they can have.
“I wanted Naima to have wealth,” said Spaulding.
Because wealth, to Ianthe, is her daughter’s door to freedom.
“The biggest thing is not having to ask for permission from anybody,” said Spaulding of what she dreams for, for her daughter.
That financial independence is something this mom had to fight for on her own.
“I know what it's like to be left with financial baggage, and so that feeling, I never want her to feel that,” said Spaulding.
Ianthe researched how to set her daughter up for success. She found an app, called stockpile, that helps families with children learn to invest.
“She was able to pick her own stocks, she executes her trades on her own,” said Spaulding.
“I like to invest in the stuff that I use and play on,” said Naima.
They started with just a few dollars and bought partial stock in several big companies. Each trade is teaching Naima to save for the future she wants.
“You could save a lot by investing, and it's really easy,” said Naima.
Easy because her portfolio is at her fingertips. Apps like Ellevest, Clever Girl Finance and Stockpile all offer free tools for young women to start investing—for as little as $1.
Ellevest and Clever Girl Finance are designed specifically with girls in mind, but Stockpile encourages both young girls and boys to start learning financial literacy.
“The big key thing is that we want to make sure that everyone has equal financial opportunity. And that only happens when you create generations of financial literacy and knowledge,” said Victor Wang, the CEO of Stockpile.
Wang said this technology can help close the gender wealth gap. In America, women own only 32 cents on the dollar compared to men, but Victor knows that can change.
“You don't have to have $3,000 to buy Amazon. You can have $5 and start investing,” said Wang. “If one person starts, that creates a pattern of wealth and literacy that changes the whole history and lineage of families.”
Those patterns are starting to change. Fidelity’s 2021 Women and Investing study found 50% of women are more interested in investing now than they were before the pandemic and 1 in 5 women made first-time investments in just the last year.
“The thing that's ironic is that statistically, women perform better when investing than men. They're typically look at longer-term investing, they invest more regularly. So when you look at kind of the overall, study after study shows women are more successful than men,” said Wang.
So, Wang hopes, no matter how big or small the investment is, that parents will help their kids just start.
“It's not so much that kids are going to make a lot of money or not. The most important thing is that it creates a conversation between kids and parents,” said Wang.
“Investing does give that average person a vehicle to be able to start their own personal wealth. You don't really realize that it's attainable for you,” said Spaulding. “You think that people are born into it, but we can also create it ourselves. And that's what I really want to attempt to do.”
If you’d like more information on Stockpile, click HERE.
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SALADO, Texas (AP) — Nearly two dozen people were injured when tornadoes swept through central Texas as part of a storm system that was expected to spawn more twisters and damaging winds Wednesday.
The storms caused widespread damage Tuesday in Salado, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) north of Austin. Bell County Judge David Blackburn said 23 people were injured, one of them critically. Twelve of the injured were taken to hospitals, Blackburn said.
“There’s not much left,” said Blackburn, the county’s top elected official. “Large trees are uprooted and overturned and stripped. Buildings really reduced to rubble. … Power lines, power poles, are scattered all over the place. It’s pretty devastating.”
Photos on social media showed grapefruit-size hail associated with that storm.
Tornadoes were also spotted Tuesday in Iowa, but there were no reports of serious injuries. In Lincoln, Nebraska, powerful wind gusts knocked down tree limbs and caused some roof damage. A possible tornado also caused damage in the small southern Minnesota town of Taopi near the state’s border with Iowa.
Mower County Sheriff Steve Sandvik said dispatchers began getting calls from residents trapped in their damaged homes not long after a tornado warning siren sounded at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. There were no reports of serious injuries. Weather service crews were assessing damage in the area Wednesday.
More tornadoes were in the forecast Wednesday for parts of the mid-South and in the Mississippi River Valley, the Storm Prediction Center said.
Hurricane-force winds, intense tornadoes and large hail were possible in Arkansas, Illinois, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky, Mississippi, Indiana, Louisiana and Alabama, forecasters said. Little Rock, Arkansas, and Memphis, Tennessee, were among the cities that could see the worst weather Wednesday, the Storm Prediction Center said.
Elsewhere, the North Dakota Capitol, schools, government offices and interstates remained closed Wednesday as a blizzard continued to bear down on the state.
A blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service remained in effect through Thursday for most of western and central North Dakota where up to 2 feet (60 centimeters) of snow was expected.
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Which are best: trail running shoes or hiking boots?
There are plenty of ways to stay active and improve your cardiovascular health. Some people prefer to hit the trails for either a leisurely walk in the woods, while others like to pick up the pace and run along the trail. Both of these activities can improve your health, and they get you out into nature, which has its own benefits.
But if you’re looking to be more active on hiking trails, you need to find what type of shoe is right for your particular adventure. Trail running shoes have a tread level appropriate enough to grip more than just a paved road. Hiking boots, however, offer a thicker, more durable support and are often waterproof.
Trail running shoes
Trail running shoes are low-top shoes used for running longer distances with sudden elevation level changes. They grip well on uneven and winding running trails in the wilderness. These shoes allow you to focus on the cardio aspect of trail running. Several shoe companies make models that fit both men and women comfortably.
Trail running shoes pros
Trail running shoes have excellent traction and are very comfortable. They keep your feet firmly gripped to the trail, no matter the terrain. These shoes also offer some arch support and fit just below the ankle to provide full range of motion. You can run confidently on sidewalks, streets or gravel trails in this style of shoe.
Trail running shoes cons
These shoes are meant for running on well-maintained hiking trails, so if you intend to go off-road, you will want something different. And while they are weather-resistant, very few are waterproof. Furthermore, if you run somewhere with tall grass or other high foliage, grass and leaves can get into your shoes easily due to the low-top style.
Best trail running shoes
These trail running shoes are perfect for women who need an all-terrain grip. They have rubber soles and are weather-resistant.
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This model is ideal for those who like running on all kinds of terrain. You can move comfortably across streets or trails in these lightweight, cushioned shoes.
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Saucony Versafoam Excursion Tr13
These have a triangular-lugged outsole to provide traction that you need on various terrains. They have a cushioned sole that allows you to run comfortably for short and long distances.
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Hiking boots
Hiking boots are designed to be sturdy, durable and maintain plenty of traction on the hiking trail. They have additional support in the heel and ankle to keep you steady. There are several hiking boots models for men and women that allow you to move throughout various environments with ease. Hiking boots tend to have a bit more support and coverage, specifically due to the mid- to high-tops that cover your ankle bone and keep debris out of the boot. These features protect your feet and help prevent injury both on and off the trail.
Hiking boots pros
The benefit of using hiking boots is that they provide a lot of protection for your feet. With these boots, you can walk through puddles, snow, mud and even venture a bit off-trail. They come up high enough on the foot and ankle to keep out grass, dirt and small rocks. Hiking boots are also typically waterproof, so you won’t have to worry about wet socks and potential blisters if it starts to rain on your hike.
Hiking boots cons
This style of boot is very heavy-duty. And they may weigh too much if you are just going on a level park trail or walking on paved roads. Furthermore, since they are not running shoes, they do not allow you the same kind of full-range mobility that low-top shoes provide.
Best hiking boots
Keen Women’s Voyageur Mid Hiking Boot
These shoes feature a sturdy design and use mesh and leather to keep your feet dry. They work well in all kinds of terrain, including mud, rocks and uneven surfaces.
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These hiking boots have synthetic soles and can be used both on and off the trails. Many users reported these had excellent arch support, too.
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Keen Men’s Targhee II Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot
These are comfortable to wear for long-distance hikes, and some users have said that they helped with foot pain. They are durable and useful for all terrains.
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Columbia Men’s Redmond Mid Waterproof Hiking Boot
These hiking shoes use Omni-grip technology, which holds great traction on any surface. You can wear them in rocky, rough conditions or on a clear-cut path.
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Should you get trail running shoes or hiking boots?
It depends on how active you plan to be. If you want to run for long distances on designated trails, you will get the most use out of trail running shoes. However, if you want to start hiking in the woods or in the mud, you will need hiking boots. They are both useful for their own particular adventure.
If you are trying to decide between hiking or trail running, consider your current fitness and wellness level as well as your goals. Both hiking and trail running are great for your health, but trail running requires a bit more agility and coordination. If you want to get into nature and hike, moving at a slower pace through the woods might be a better match. Either way, both shoe styles can provide you with the right amount of grip and support that you’ll need on the trail.
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Which Lavazza espresso machine is best?
The Lavazza name is nearly synonymous with quality espresso, and its single-serve consumer machines hold true to those standards. These sleek machines are perfect for the coffee connoisseur who wants excellence without the labor or cleaning involved in a manual espresso machine. They are also ideal for serving multiple people with different drink preferences.
For an easy-to-use espresso machine that brews a variety of single-serve drinks on demand, the Lavazza Expert Classy Plus is the perfect choice.
What to know before you buy a Lavazza espresso machine
A machine’s number and amount of drink settings, size, compatibility and maintenance requirements are all key things to think about when choosing the right one for your coffee habits.
Drink settings
Lavazza machines come with varying drink options. The more advanced ones offer up to six drinks — espresso, lungo, coffee, cappuccino, macchiato and latte. Simpler models typically offer two settings — espresso and lungo.
Some models also let you program a delayed brew time or save your favorite setting. These extra conveniences can make brewing your favorite drinks at home even easier.
Size and capacity
All Lavazza machines are small compared to others on the market. That said, some may fit better in your kitchen than others, and their capacities vary.
Lavazza water reservoirs can hold anywhere from 25 to 42 fluid ounces. To avoid lots of water refills. look for a model that caters to how often you plan to brew.
Many good Lavazza models are less than 24 inches tall. However, if you enjoy a variety of drinks, those features may add to the machine’s height and depth.
Compatibility
Lavazza machines only accept branded coffee pods from Lavazza. They can be either from the Blue or Expert lines of coffees, and are shaped differently than any other brand of pods, making them hard to confuse.
Maintenance
Lavazza technology helps you maintain your machines regularly with LED alerts. These lights or flashing indicators tell you when it’s time to refill the water reservoir, empty the used-capsule container or clean and descale individual parts.
You can remove the drip tray, capsule container and water reservoir for easy cleaning. Some parts are dishwasher-safe — check the manufacturer’s instructions for more information on cleaning.
What to look for in a quality Lavazza espresso machine
A Lavazza machine always delivers quality espresso. However, a few extra capabilities make certain machines stand out.
Milk frother
If you enjoy your espresso drinks with milk, a machine with a built-in frother may be worth the investment. These machines have a small frother at the front to whisk your milk. It’s one less step for you, and one less gadget you need to buy.
Programmable settings
Many Lavazza machines let you select the quantity of coffee you want to brew per cup and save your settings as favorites. Some even let you program a delayed brew cycle to schedule your drinks.
Accessories
Small but helpful additional features can include a removable drip tray for easy cleaning, adjustable cup sizing for brewing multiple types of drinks, automatic capsule disposal, and a standby function for instant brewing.
How much you can expect to spend on a Lavazza espresso machine
Single-serve Lavazza espresso machines range in price from $100-$275, with more settings and features available at the higher prices.
Lavazza espresso machine FAQ
Can I use other coffee pods in Lavazza espresso machines?
A. No. Lavazza espresso machines only work with Lavazza brand capsules. Be sure to confirm if there is a specific type of capsule you need to buy, such as Blue or Expert model capsules. Lavazza capsules are smaller and shaped differently than any others, so you can’t accidentally install the wrong type.
Does the milk frother steam milk, make froth or both?
A. An attached milk frother both heats the milk with steam wand and froths it with a mini whisk. To brew a milk-based drink, add the appropriate amount of milk for the drink you want, place the lid with the frother attachment on the mug and place it on the drip tray. Select your drink and watch the machine steam the milk, froth it and brew your espresso, all at the touch of a button.
What’s the best Lavazza espresso machine to buy?
Top Lavazza espresso machine
What you need to know: This single-serve machine is small but mighty, able to craft the best barista-style espresso drinks at the push of a button.
What you’ll love: It includes a milk frother, which makes it easy to brew a variety of espresso drinks such as a latte, macchiato or cappuccino. The slim profile can fit on most countertops and tables, while the 42-fluid-ounce capacity can brew many cups of espresso before needing a refill. This was the first all-in-one espresso and coffee machine.
What you should consider: It’s only compatible with Lavazza Expert capsules.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Lavazza espresso machine for the money
What you need to know: This small single-serve espresso machine brews your favorite Lavazza shots for a reasonable price.
What you’ll love: The drink selection module gives visual alerts when the water tank is empty or the capsule drawer is full. The cup support ledge is adjustable for any type of cup or mug. Standby mode lets you save energy when not in use.
What you should consider: Some customers noted it’s louder than other espresso machines.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: The Lavazza Blue is a scaled-down version of the Blue Classy Mini, offering the best of Lavazza espresso in one simple machine.
What you’ll love: The interface is straightforward and easy to use, with a programmable brewing option. The drip tray keeps your counters clean and is adjustable for different cup sizes. The smallest of the Lavazza options, this single-serve espresso machine will easily fit in any size kitchen, pantry or office.
What you should consider: Some customers notice functionality issues when resetting it.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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The Business Secretary has insisted the Government will not switch off domestic oil and gas production as climate change activists targeted his department in an act of “civil disobedience”.
Kwasi Kwarteng hit back at a group of scientists in support of Extinction Rebellion (XR) for gluing themselves to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) on Wednesday.
Scientists for XR, which organised the demonstration, said it was protesting against the Government’s “irresponsible and dangerous pursuit of new fossil fuels”.
The group argued that “increasing fossil fuel production is incompatible with meeting our internationally agreed climate goals”.
But in a message to the activists posted on social media, the Business Secretary said: “You cannot – and we won’t – switch off domestic oil and gas production.
“Doing so would put energy security, jobs and industries at risk – and would simply increase foreign imports, not reduce demand.”
The group said the demonstration was part of a week of “civil disobedience” by XR in London.
“The action is planned to continue until the UK Government agrees to implement Extinction Rebellion’s immediate demand: to end all new fossil fuel infrastructure immediately,” it said.
Also on Wednesday, XR claimed to have occupied the London headquarters of oil giant Shell.
It said activists had glued themselves to the reception desk as they requested a meeting with chief executive Ben van Beurden.
A spokesperson for Shell said: “We agree that society needs to take urgent action on climate change. Shell has a clear target to become a net-zero emissions business by 2050, in step with society.
“We are also committed to the UK and are planning to invest between £20-25 billion in the UK energy system over the next decade – more than 75% of this will be in low and zero-carbon, including offshore wind, hydrogen and electric mobility.
“We respect the right of everyone to express their point of view and welcome constructive engagement on our strategy and the energy transition. We do ask, however, that in doing so people do not intimidate our people or put anyone’s safety at risk.”
It comes after climate protesters said they had used superglue, chains and bike locks to block entrances to major insurance marketplace Lloyd’s of London on Tuesday.
XR said it was demanding that Lloyd’s stop insuring fossil fuel projects.
A spokesman for Lloyd’s, which describes itself as the world’s specialist insurance and reinsurance market, said: “Lloyd’s supports safe and constructive engagement on climate change and we’re continuing to work to support a responsible transition.”
In a statement on Wednesday’s action at BEIS, Scientists for XR said: “The war in Ukraine and the cost-of-living crisis are exacerbating energy prices, but this does not give the Government a ‘pass on climate change’ as the Prime Minister has suggested.
“The science demands that governments across the world immediately end all new fossil fuel investments.”
Protester Emily Cox, a social scientist who specialises in public attitudes on climate and energy, said: “We are targeting the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy because it is responsible for choosing between fossil fuels or a liveable planet.
“At the moment it is choosing fossil fuels. This is not in the public interest.
“A huge majority of the UK public want the Government to move away from fossil fuels as fast as possible and replace them with renewable energy.
“The public also favours energy efficiency measures such as insulating homes to greatly reduce our demand for oil and gas.
“But the Government is not listening, preferring to give subsidies and tax breaks to fossil fuel companies.”
A BEIS spokesperson said: “We are gradually driving down demand for oil and gas, but we cannot have a cliff edge by turning off our domestic source overnight.
“Doing so would put our energy security, British jobs and industries at risk and simply increase foreign imports, not reduce demand.
“Our British energy security strategy sets out a long-term plan to ramp up cheap renewables as we transition away from expensive fossil fuels.”
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U.S. Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston and Retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. Earl Ohlinger, an Invictus Game Competitor watch a scrimmage during training April 8, 2022 on Fort Belvoir, VA. Team U.S is a part of more than 500 participants from 20 countries who will take part in The Invictus Games The Hague 2020 featuring ten adaptive sports, including archery, field, indoor rowing, powerlifting, swimming, track, sitting volleyball, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair ruby, and a driving challenge. (U.S Army photo by Cpl. Cody Nelson)
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Battle for Donbas will define course of war in Ukraine, say analysts
They expect significant losses in both camps in a Russian assault that could start this week and last for months
13 April 2022 - 20:35
Russia is beefing up its forces for a new assault on Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region, setting the stage for a protracted battle that is certain to inflict heavy losses on both sides as the Russians try to encircle Ukraine’s fighters, analysts say...
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President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a call Wednesday to discuss aid to Ukraine.
During the call, Biden informed Zelenskyy that the U.S. will send Ukraine an additional $800 million in weapons, ammunition, and other security assistance.
Biden said the package includes artillery systems, artillery rounds, and armored personnel carriers. The U.S. is also transferring additional helicopters to the Ukrainian military.
"As Russia prepares to intensify its attack in the Donbas region, the United States will continue to provide Ukraine with the capabilities to defend itself," Biden said in a statement.
In addition to discussing aid to the country, Zelenskyy tweeted that he and Biden also discussed "Russian war crimes."
Continued constant dialogue with @POTUS. Assessed Russian war crimes. Discussed additional package of defensive and possible macro-financial aid 🇺🇦. Agreed to enhance sanctions.
— Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) April 13, 2022
On Tuesday, Biden said it appears Vladimir Putin is committing genocide in Ukraine. It's an escalation of language from a president who had not made that assertion before.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed the claims, calling the invasion of Ukraine "noble."
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Inside the life of an 'NBA girlfriend': LA Clippers star Isaiah Hartenstein's model partner Kourtney offers glimpse into ups and downs of lifestyle with the 7ft basketball player - from cleaning his 'crusty' clothes to jetting off on lavish trips
- Kourtney Kellar, 31, has been dating the pro athlete, 23, since 2019, and is often spotted cheering him on from the sidelines at his matches
- The former Miss Texas International - who works as a model in Los Angeles, California - has become pretty well-known herself, wracking up more than 690,000 followers on Instagram
- She has also become popular on TikTok - where she often shares an inside look at what it's really like to date a famous athlete
- Kourtney, who is 5'8", has posted numerous videos showing what her days are usually like - which normally involve doing photoshoots and getting VIP treatment at Isaiah's games
- She often flaunts her luxurious life online - jetting off to Capris, Italy, Saint-Tropez, France, and the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago in 2021
Clippers star Isaiah Hartenstein's partner, Kourtney Kellar, has given fans a glimpse into her life as an 'NBA girlfriend' - which includes taking lavish trips around the globe, attending glamorous parties, and VIP treatment at his basketball games.
Kourtney, 31, has been dating the 7ft basketball star, 23, since 2019, and is often spotted cheering him on from the sidelines at his matches.
Kourtney - who works as a model in Los Angeles, California - has become pretty well-known herself, wracking up more than 690,000 followers on Instagram and 412,000 on TikTok - where she often shares an inside look at what it's really like to date a famous athlete.
In one viral video, entitled 'Day in the life of an NBA GF,' the influencer revealed what her average day is like.
It began with the 5'8" former Miss Texas International steaming Isaiah's shirts 'because they were looking kind of crusty.'
'We don't want him looking crusty at practice,' she said. 'So I made them all smooth.
Clippers star Isaiah Hartenstein's partner, Kourtney Kellar, has given fans a glimpse into her life as an NBA girlfriend - which includes lavish trips and VIP treatment at his basketball games
Kourtney, 31, has been dating the basketball star, 23, since 2019, and is often spotted cheering him on from the sidelines at his matches
Kourtney - who works as a model in Los Angeles, California - has become pretty well-known herself, wracking up more than 690,000 followers on Instagram
'Then, I noticed in his cabinet that his shorts were looking all jumbled up so we had to re-organize, fix that.'
She has also become popular on TikTok - where she often shares an inside look at what it's really like to date a famous athlete
After that, Kourtney got a message from her agent asking if she wanted to do a photoshoot on the beach with photographer Andrew Vasquez.
She quickly did her hair, makeup, and nails, before heading off to the shoot in Malibu.
'We got some cool shots on the beach, it was golden hour,' she gushed. 'I'm really glad it worked out.'
Kourtney hails from Texas and won the Miss Texas International title in 2017. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training, according to Dexerto.
She has modeled for many big magazines and brands over the years, including Maxim, Guess, and Fashion Nova.
She received a lot of attention back in December after she served as famous YouTuber Jake Paul's ring girl at his boxing match against Bryce Hall - especially after his brother, Logan Paul, was spotted on camera trying to flirt with her.
In another video, she joked about her beau being so big, writing, 'When he's only seven-foot and makes you wait 49 minutes after the game,' as she showed herself sitting in the car and looking annoyed.
In a different TikTok, she gave her followers a look at their 'Game day routine.'
It began with Isaiah taking a phone call out on their porch, which she joked was most likely from a 'side piece.'
In one viral video, entitled 'Day in the life of an NBA GF,' Kourtney revealed what her average day is like. It began with her steaming Isaiah's shirts 'because they were looking kind of crusty'
After that, Kourtney got a message from her agent asking if she wanted to do a beach photoshoot. She quickly did her hair, makeup, and nails, before heading off to the shoot
In her most viral video, which has over nine million views, she let her followers see some of the things that she found funny inside the pro athlete's home
She showed off many bottles of water in the fridge, packages upon packages of Nike shoes, and a 'recovery' area
She also showed his '3XL' clothes drying on a rack rather than in the dryer 'to avoid shrinking'
Finally, she cut to a clip of herself in the home, and added, 'And a blonde gold digger'
Kourtney hails from Texas and won the Miss Texas International title in 2017. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Athletic Training, according to Dexerto
'But he did give me this new pair of shoes so I'm not so upset about it,' she added, while showing off a pair of red and blacks sneakers.
She continued: 'He was injured this game so we all got to go to the arena together. Once we're in the tunnel, we check in.
'Isaiah then heads to the locker room, while his dad and I say hi to the elevator lady because she's really nice.'
Kourtney revealed that there's a 'family area' stocked with freshly-made food, where they can 'eat as much as they want.'
She showed off a plate filled with grilled fish and different types of veggies, as well a few small pieces of cake for dessert.
'Then we head to our seats and I scan the area for other side pieces,' she concluded.
Throughout her videos, Kourtney tends to make fun of herself and their relationship a lot - and has joked about her fears that he's cheating on her with a 'side piece' in numerous videos.
In one, she joked about not having anyone to talk to - except her dog - when her boyfriend is at away games, and in another, she admitted to posting about being an 'NBA GF every two seconds.'
She also pretended to fangirl when Isaiah waved to her during his game in another TikTok, and in a fourth, she wrote that she needed Isaiah's dad to come 'explain what's happening' since she couldn't understand basketball.
In her most viral video, which has over nine million views, she let her followers see some of the things that she found funny inside the pro athlete's home.
She has modeled for many big magazines and brands over the years, including Maxim, Guess, and Fashion Nova
In a different TikTok, she gave her followers a look at their 'Game day routine.' It began with Isaiah gifting Kourtney with a brand new pair of sneakers
After checking in, Isaiah headed to the locker room and she went to get food in the 'family area.' She then went to her seat to 'scan the area for other side pieces'
Throughout her videos, Kourtney tends to make fun of herself and their relationship a lot - and has joked about her fears that he's cheating on her with a 'side piece' in numerous videos
'Things you'll find in my NBA boyfriend's home,' she wrote in the video, while showing off many bottles of water in the fridge, packages upon packages of Nike shoes, and a 'recovery' area.
She also showed his '3XL' clothes drying on a rack rather than in the dryer 'to avoid shrinking,' before cutting to a clip of herself in the home.
'And a blonde gold digger,' she added.
'When dating an athlete is your eNtIrE pErSoNaLiTy,' she captioned it.
In a more serious video, she opened up about the struggles of keeping up with his busy schedule, while also working her own job.
'How I thought it would be dating a basketball player,' she began, while mouthing the words, 'Would you mind picking up our dry cleaning on the way home from the country club? We do have reservations at 7, so I can send the driver if you'd like.'
In another video, she joked about her beau being so big, writing, 'When he's only seven-foot and makes you wait 49 minutes after the game,' as she showed herself looking annoyed
She also pretended to fangirl when Isaiah waved to her during his game in another TikTok
In a more serious video, she opened up about the struggles of keeping up with his busy schedule, while also working her own job
On her Instagram, Kourtney often shares snaps of herself modeling, traveling the world, and supporting her boyfriend
Last year, she jetted off to Italy, where she spent her days soaking up the sun on the beach and enjoying a luxurious yacht ride. She is pictured on the trip
She also travelled to Saint-Tropez, France, and the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago in 2021, as well as Miami (pictured)
The clip then cut to her frantically trying to write everything down while looking clearly overwhelmed.
'Reality: Trying to keep up with his game schedule and have time for my own career,' she added.
On her Instagram, Kourtney often shares snaps of herself modeling, traveling the world, and supporting her boyfriend.
Last year, she jetted off to Italy, where she spent her days soaking up the sun on the beach and enjoying a luxurious yacht ride.
She also travelled to Saint-Tropez, France, and the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago in 2021.
Isaiah was born in Oregon but he spent most of his childhood in Germany, where his dad was a professional basketball player.
He led the Artland Dragons' junior team to a championship during the 2013-14 season in Germany.
He was then signed by Žalgiris Kaunas, where he played for one year, before he headed to America to join the NBA.
He played for the Houston Rockets for two years before he joined the Denver Nuggets in 2020.
He was then traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers before he joined the Los Angeles Clippers in September 2021.
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EXCLUSIVE: Jennifer Lawrence dotes on new baby while enjoying hike with husband Cooke Maroney in first family outing two months after giving birth
- Lawrence and her husband have been pictured with their baby for the first time
- The duo were seen on a hike with their newborn around Los Angeles, California on Tuesday
- Lawrence, 31, and Maroney, 37, are known for being private when it comes to their relationship
- The married couple are yet to announce their child's gender or name
Jennifer Lawrence looked every inch the doting mother on her first public outing with her baby, who she welcomed with husband Cooke Maroney in late February, on Tuesday.
As the first-time parents enjoyed a hike around Los Angeles, California with their newborn, the Hunger Games actress could be seen fawning over her little one as she and several loved ones took turns pushing the infant in a black stroller.
Lawrence, 31, and Maroney, 37, who have kept details about their relationship over the years out of the spotlight, have yet to announce their child's gender or name.
First-time parent: Jennifer Lawrence looked every inch the doting mother on her first public outing with her baby, who she welcomed with husband Cooke Maroney in late February
For the laid-back outing, the Don't Look Up star cut a casual figure in a cropped sherpa hoodie, over a white t-shirt and matching trousers.
She kept her golden blonde hair styled in a sleek high ponytail and blue eyes protected under a pair of black shades on the especially sunny day.
Her man looked handsome in a blue sweatshirt, white baseball cap, grey joggers and matching sneakers.
Mom duty: As the first-time parents enjoyed a hike around Los Angeles, California with their newborn, the 31-year-old actress could be seen fawning over her little one as she and several loved ones took turns pushing the infant in a black stroller
Hot mama! Lawrence looked fit as ever just two months after giving birth to her firstborn child
Post-baby body: Lawrence looked lean in her sporty ensemble
Keeping it casual: For the laid-back outing, the Don't Look Up star cut a casual figure in a cropped sherpa hoodie, over a white t-shirt and matching trousers
As they soaked up the fresh air on a tree-fringed, flat paved trail, Lawrence paused a few times to check on her baby.
Her spouse, who she wed during a private ceremony at the Belcourt of Newport mansion in Rhode Island back in 2019, also kept a watchful eye on their youngster.
The Oscar winner appeared in high spirits as she eases into her new role as a mom while spending time with her in-laws Suki Fredericks and James Maroney.
Mama bear: As they soaked up the fresh air on a tree-fringed, flat paved trail, Lawrence paused a few times to check on her baby
A team: Her spouse, who she wed during a private ceremony at the Belcourt of Newport mansion in Rhode Island back in 2019, also kept a watchful eye on their youngster
Family time: The Oscar winner appeared in high spirits as she eases into her new role as a mom while spending time with her in-laws Suki Fredericks and James Maroney
Cooke's father eagerly took on his grandparental duties as he pushed the couple's stroller to give them a break from mommy and daddy duty.
Meanwhile, Fredericks stayed close to her husband's side while rocking a wide-brimmed straw hat, padded jacket and sweatpants.
Lawrence's latest sighting comes just five days after she and Cooke were seen out together for the first time since the arrival of their first child.
Sweet: Cooke's father eagerly took on his grandparental duties as he pushed the couple's stroller to give them a break from mommy and daddy
Slowly returning to normalcy: Lawrence's latest sighting comes just five days after she and Cooke were seen out together for the first time since the arrival of their first child
Taking in the sunshine: Meanwhile, Fredericks stayed close to her husband's side while rocking a wide-brimmed straw hat, padded jacket and sweatpants
Out with the grandparents: Maroney's parents tagged along for the couple's first outing with their little one
The actress first sparked pregnancy rumors in early September after she was captured out in New York City with a noticeable baby bump.
Shortly after, a representative for Lawrence confirmed she was expecting her first child.
Sources close to the actress revealed to People that she has wanted to start a family for a long time, and finally found the right partner to have kids with.
Exciting: The actress first sparked pregnancy rumors in early September after she was captured out in New York City with a noticeable baby bump
Chatting away: The happy couple engaged in a lively conversation as they worked up a sweat
So much can change in a year: Shortly after, a representative for Lawrence confirmed she was expecting her first child
Dream come true: Sources close to the actress revealed to People that she has wanted to start a family for a long time, and finally found the right partner to have kids with
'She loves married life, and they have a solid foundation for a baby. She is very happy and looking forward to being a mom,' the source added.
Jennifer and Cooke, a 37-year-old art gallery director, tied the knot on October 19, 2019 in front of pals Adele, Cameron Diaz, and Emma Stone in attendance.
Their wedding had 150 guests, including Kris Jenner and her boyfriend Corey Gamble, Amy Schumer, Emma Stone and Ashley Olsen.
Happy in love: Jennifer and Cooke, a 37-year-old art gallery director, tied the knot on October 19, 2019 in front of pals Adele, Cameron Diaz, and Emma Stone in attendance
Whirlwind romance: The actress was first linked to Cooke after they were introduced by mutual friend Laura Simpson in spring 2018, and by February 2019, the blonde beauty was spotted wearing an engagement ring
High profile past romances: Before getting married, Lawrence dated actor Nicholas Hoult between 2010 to 2013 for three years and singer Chris Martin in 2014
For her rehearsal dinner, Jennifer and Cooke hosted a clambake on Rose Island under a white tent, with Cameron Diaz, Sienna Miller, Joel Madden and Nicole Richie seen arriving.
The actress was first linked to Cooke after they were introduced by mutual friend Laura Simpson in spring 2018, and by February 2019, the blonde beauty was spotted wearing an engagement ring.
Before getting married, Lawrence was romantically linked to actor Nicholas Hoult, Chris Martin and Darren Aronofsky.
Bump: Jennifer showed off her pregnancy curves in a glittering floor-length fringed gold gown at a premiere for her film Don't Look Up in November last year
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‘Assembly polls will be fought on the planks of Hindutva, development’
MANGALURU April 14, 2022 00:06 ISTThe Congress will target the ‘interests of Hindutva’ if elected, says Sunil Kumar
Minister in-charge of Dakshina Kannada and Minister for Energy, Kannada and Culture V. Sunil Kumar said on Wednesday that the BJP will fight the 2013 Assembly elections in the State on the planks of Hindutva and development.
Addressing a convention of party workers at BC Road, the Minister said that if the Congress is elected to power, the grand old party will target the “interests of Hindutva”, especially in the coastal belt. The Congress has, during its regime, not protected the “interests of Hindutva” and it will continue to do so if it returns to power in the State.
The Minister said that the Congress did not come to the rescue of people during the floods and COVID-19 crisis. It was the BJP workers who were on the field helping people, he said.
He said that the efforts of the BJP on strengthening the party further to prepare for the Assembly elections should focus on re-activating its booth level committees. The booth level activities should also be resumed with a new vigour, the Minister said.
Mr. Kumar said that the booth level workers of the party should prepare a list of development projects taken up and welfare schemes introduced by the Government and make people in the booth level aware of them. The party should also prepare a list of booth level beneficiaries of welfare schemes of the Government and interact with them.
The former Union Minister D.V. Sadananda Gowda said that the Page Pramukhs are the pillars of the BJP. The party can conduct a refresher course for them to activate the party to face the elections.
Mr. Sadananda Gowda said that the coastal districts are sensitive and people had leanings towards Hinduism. Hence, cordial relations should be maintained with the Hindu organisations.
He suggested that the party can organise a conference of beneficiaries of Government schemes to create awareness among them about such facilities meant for them.
Minister for Transport and Tribal Welfare B. Sriramulu, Minister for Ports, Fisheries and Inland Water Transport S. Angara spoke. Minister for Higher Education and IT and BT C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Minister for Social Welfare and Backward Classes Welfare Kota Srinivasa Poojary, the former Minister Laxman Savadi, president of the Dakshina Kannada unit of the party Sudarshan Moodbidri, Members of Legislative Assembly Rajesh Naik U., Umanath A Kotian, Y. Bharat Shetty, D. Vedavyas Kamath, Harish Poonja and Sanjeeva Matandoor were present.
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Keeping the Telangana Congress flock together
The biggest message of the Congress meeting in Telangana with Rahul Gandhi was for Revanth Reddy
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi recently met with the warring leaders of the Telangana Congress in New Delhi. Mr. Gandhi apparently conveyed that he was willing to sacrifice people in the interests of the Grand Old Party. The message was that the party is supreme and persons can benefit politically only if the party comes to power. Whether the target of his comments were the senior leaders of the party who are questioning the Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) chief, A. Revanth Reddy, or the leadership itself is unclear.
Senior leaders, who have personal and political issues with the PCC chief, lobbied and finally succeeded in ensuring the meeting. Some of them feel that Mr. Revanth Reddy, an “outsider” like Navjot Singh Sidhu was in the Punjab Congress, cannot lead the party. As expected, the meeting turned out to be a forum for complaints. Some leaders, who rarely come out in the media against the PCC chief, reportedly questioned his style and sought remedies, while others such as T. Jayaprakash Reddy and V. Hanumantha Rao, who have been targeting Mr. Revanth Reddy publicly, remained surprisingly silent. This indicates that the group led by Mr. Revanth Reddy succeeded to a large extent in silencing the dissidents by holding meetings with them and assuring them that they would be elevated to national committees.
Successes and failures
The meeting was a success on some counts and a failure on others. On the one hand, the cadres saw the top leaders on a single platform and Mr. Gandhi taking charge, which may have energised them and given them some hope. The main issue to be addressed was the lack of communication among the leaders. Mr. Gandhi’s promise to form a grievance committee to ensure cohesiveness was a positive outcome of the meeting.
However, there was little discussion on strengthening systems and structural changes, sources said. The meeting seemed to have missed the all-important strategy of creating a narrative to take on the ruling party and its strong leader, Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao. None of the senior leaders spoke about the core issue of how the party should be prepared to face the challenge of elections and create counter-narratives to challenge the ruling party’s claims.
Following a similar strategy
The biggest message of the meeting was for Mr. Revanth Reddy, and that is to follow precisely what Mr. Gandhi did. If Mr. Gandhi, busy with responsibilities across the country, could take out four hours to listen to the Telangana leaders, nothing should prevent Mr. Reddy from adopting a similar strategy to hear the leaders of the districts in Telangana.
Senior leaders expect him to spare a full day for each district, call leaders of different groups who are fighting and listen to their concerns. “Assure them, give them confidence and address the issues that can be settled immediately using party mechanisms. The job of a leader is to make things happen rather than doing everything himself,” a senior leader said. He added that the PCC chief has to create effective systems, structures and processes and ensure outcomes rather than playing all the roles himself.
The belief in the party is that a leader will only succeed if he is willing to make sacrifices. Even the strongest supporters of Mr. Revanth Reddy argue that he has to take everyone along with him. That the fist is stronger than individual fingers holds true for the Congress, a party which is still a force to reckon with in Telangana given its spread in each and every village.
ravikanth.ramayayam@thehindu.co.in
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1241 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 115 PM CDT
FOR HOPKINS...SOUTHEASTERN LAMAR AND DELTA COUNTIES...
At 1240 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cumby, or 7
miles west of Sulphur Springs, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Law enforcement.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Paris, Sulphur Springs, Cooper, Blossom, Cumby, Como, Deport, Cooper
Lake Park South Sulphur, Cooper Lake Park Doctors Creek, Tira and Sun
Valley.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — Police in Los Angeles are searching for a pair of robbers who hit a woman with their car as she ran away from them in search of help Monday.
It happened around noon near a downtown Los Angeles intersection.
The woman had just left a jewelry store in the Jewelry District when her attackers began following her in a silver Dodge Challenger, police said.
As she approached the intersection in her vehicle, one of the robbers approached her vehicle and shattered her driver-side window with some sort of tool.
The woman tried to drive away from the robber but was stopped by traffic. She left her vehicle and ran into the road while she called for help, but she was followed by the Challenger, which accelerated and hit her as she ran.
After she was on the ground, two men exited the car and grabbed the woman’s Rolex watch, which she had thrown away from her. One of the men was armed with a handgun, police said.
Police said one of the men is 5 feet, 11 inches and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants, white shoes and a ski mask. He is believed to have been armed with a semi-automatic handgun.
The second suspect was wearing a black sweater and light blue jeans. Police said he was also had a handgun.
Video of the suspects hitting the woman and then robbing her was posted on the LAPD’s YouTube page.
Anyone with information or additional video of the robbery is urged to contact LAPD detectives Moreno and Vargas at 213-486-6840. You can also submit an anonymous tip online at lacrimestoppers.org.
Police say this robbery is part of a startling trend of robberies in which suspects follow their victims to their homes, businesses or secluded areas and then rob them.
LAPD said robbers are targeting people leaving high-end businesses or wearing expensive jewelry. Authorities said there were five robberies that fit that description over a 48-hour period this week.
A special task force has been established by the Los Angeles Police Department that focuses on these follow-home or follow-off robberies.
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Nicolas Muron is the founder of MoonBikes, the world’s first electric snowbike for winter exploration.
Combined with the torque and power of an electric vehicle, Founder Nicolas Muron’s creation is changing the future of winter exploration and e-mobility for snow enthusiasts. MoonBikes’ revolutionary design, featuring a sleek front ski and rear track, gives users the freedom of an e-bike, with the power of a motorcycle. When combined with the ultra-quiet motor, the rider is provided a truly unique experience.
Born in the French Alps, and already a massive success across Europe, Muron’s mission was to create an electric snowbike that would revolutionize mobility on snow. Democratizing snow mobility with a pioneering design of an ultra-light and affordable snowbike with zero emissions, MoonBikes is the perfect alternative to the gas, and noise pollution, caused by large snowmobiles and intends to drive the development of sustainable tourism in the mountains. The MoonBikes snowbike is only one-third the size of the average snowmobile.
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NEW YORK (PIX11) — Police took Frank R. James, the 62-year-old alleged shooter in a Brooklyn subway attack that left 10 people wounded by gunfire and more than a dozen others injured, into custody on Wednesday, sources said.
Though Mayor Eric Adams announced James had been upgraded from a person of interest in the case to a suspect, the NYPD have not yet provided an update on the change in their investigation from Tuesday. The NYPD was set to share new details on the shooting at 2 p.m.
Police had zeroed in on James because of a U-Haul key left at the scene of the shooting. James had rented the U-Haul, which was found in Brooklyn hours after the attack.
Here are five things we know about James:
- James posted social media videos decrying the U.S. as a racist place awash in violence and recounting his struggle with mental illness. His profanity-laden videos are replete with violent language and bigoted comments, some against other Black people
- The gun James allegedly used was purchased at a pawn shop — a licensed firearms dealer — in the Columbus, Ohio, area in 2011, a law enforcement official who wasn’t authorized to discuss the investigation said on condition of anonymity
- James has ties to Philadelphia and Wisconsin
- Investigators believe James drove up from Philadelphia on Monday and have reviewed surveillance video showing a man matching his physical description coming out of the van early Tuesday morning
- Police described the suspected gunman as being around 5 feet, 5 inches tall. The man weighs around 175-200 pounds. He was last seen wearing a gas mask and a construction vest. Police initially said the vest was green, but later officials said it was orange. The man also had on a gray, hooded sweatshirt.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
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What should I add to a protein shake to make it taste better?
Protein shakes help you meet your protein requirements and gain muscle, but they can taste awful. If you’re fed up with dutifully forcing them down, you might be wondering how to make protein shakes taste better.
There are several ways to achieve this, whether you change your mixing technique or add extra ingredients to improve the flavor.
Mix your protein shake the right way
If it isn’t so much the flavor of your protein shake that you find offensive, but a lumpy or grainy texture, changing the way you mix it can help. If you’re making it at home or somewhere with access to a kitchen, you’ll get a far better texture if you blend it with a stick blender or bullet blender than you will mixing it in a shaker bottle. That said, not all shaker bottles give you equally poor results. The BlenderBottle has a patented whisk that makes lumpy shakes a thing of the past.
If you’re looking for a thicker texture, consider blending your protein powder with some ice for a frappe-like drink. This is especially great on hot days.
What makes protein shakes taste better
Another secret to making your shake taste better is as simple as throwing a few extra ingredients into the blender. Think about the flavor of your protein powder, as some additives work better with certain flavors than others. Once you’ve found a few combinations you like, your days of lackluster protein shakes will be behind you.
Cocoa powder
Cocoa powder is the ultimate addition for chocolate lovers. It can cover a multitude of sins without adding many extra calories, as a little goes a long way. It blends nicely with vanilla protein powder or coffee protein powder to make a mocha flavor. You can even add a little to chocolate protein powders that aren’t chocolatey enough.
If mixing it with an unsweetened protein powder, add some sweetener or you’ll be left with a muddy, bitter shake.
Sweeteners
Some shakes can be improved with just a little extra sweetness. While this can come from fruit or juice, sometimes it makes sense to simply add some sweetener.
You have a wide range of options when it comes to sweeteners. Artificial sweeteners add sweetness without sugar or calories, but they can have bitter notes or taste overly sweet, and some people prefer to avoid them altogether. Stevia is a natural sweetener that contains no calories and is a good alternative to artificial sweeteners, but some people don’t like the flavor.
Then you have sugar-based sweeteners. These add calories and can cause blood-sugar spikes, so they aren’t everyone’s first choice. Agave nectar is a great alternative to granulated sugar and honey, as it has a significantly lower glycemic index, meaning it’s less likely to cause blood-sugar spikes.
Nut butters
Not only can nut butters improve the flavor of your shake, but they also add extra protein and other nutrients. They’re relatively high in fat and calories, ideal for people looking to bulk up or for drinking after heavy exercise sessions. Plus, they thicken shakes, so if you find your protein powder too thin, nut butter is a great option.
You can choose classic peanut butter (which technically isn’t even a nut butter) or other nut butters, such as almond, cashew or macadamia butter. It’s a great idea to switch every now and then to change up your nutrient intake. Nut butters taste great with chocolate, vanilla or even plain protein powders.
Juice
Using juice instead of water (or half juice and half water) when you mix your protein powder adds sweetness from a natural source. It tastes good with fruity protein powders, but most juices don’t work well with chocolate powders and vanilla can be hit or miss. That said, orange juice and chocolate protein powder makes a chocolate-orange flavor some people love.
Fruit
Blend fresh or frozen fruit with your protein powder and either juice or water to make a protein smoothie. This thickens your shake, as well as flavoring it and adds all kinds of nutrients and a great dose of sweetness from the fruit. Banana makes a pleasant addition to chocolate- or peanut-butter-flavored protein drinks, while berries can liven up a strawberry-flavored powder. If you want to use a blend of fruits, it works best with unflavored or fruity protein powders.
Consider changing your protein powder
If you’ve only tried one or two varieties, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you don’t like the taste of protein powder — you might just not like the ones you’ve tried. Some people don’t like the taste of whey protein powders, so it’s worth trying a vegan protein powder if you haven’t already. Orgain Organic Plant-Based Protein Powder has a creamy chocolate fudge flavor that melds well with chocolate coconut and peppermint hot cocoa and is ideal for chocolate lovers.
What you need to buy to make protein shakes taste better
Barney Bare Smooth Almond Butter
This nutritious organic almond butter contains nothing but almonds and oil. It’s free from added salt and sugar and is made from skinned almonds, so it’s an ideal additive for smooth, healthy protein shakes.
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Certified organic by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and rich in antioxidants, this cacao powder makes a perfect addition to protein shakes for a chocolatey kick.
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Agave in the Raw Organic Agave Sweetener
Thanks to its low glycemic index, agave nectar is great for adding to protein shakes that need some extra sweetness. This brand is non-GMO and has USDA organic certification.
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If you want to add some natural sweetness and fruity flavor to your shakes, look no further. It’s made from pure concentrated orange juice with no added sugar.
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Liverpool City Council failings over Everton loan 'could cost thousands'
By Claire Hamilton
Political reporter, BBC Radio Merseyside
- Published
Thousands of pounds could be written off by Liverpool City Council over a deal to lend Everton money for a new stadium, a report has said.
The document said the authority incurred a significant cost looking into the possibility of a loan to the football club without formal approval.
Government-appointed commissioners overseeing some departments said there had been a "failure of governance".
They added that as a result, some costs were irrecoverable.
Documents released ahead of a cabinet meeting on 22 April said the authority incurred significant expenditure to investigate the possibility of a loan to the club for its Bramley-Moore Dock project.
Between 2016 and 2019, Liverpool City Council explored the possibility of lending Everton the money for its new stadium, reported at the time to be about £280m.
The then-mayor Joe Anderson proposed the plan as part of his "invest to earn" strategy.
'Lessons learned' report
It would have seen the council borrow the money at a low interest rate and lend it to the football club, which would repay it with interest and the money would have then been spent on council services.
In the end, the club rejected the plan and secured finance elsewhere, but the council had already spent money on the due diligence process and it is these costs which may not be fully recovered.
The commissioners said the authority failed to adequately manage costs when exploring the deal and some of those costs were now irrecoverable.
They said the council failed to secure a cost indemnity to protect its position on fees and had been in negotiation with Everton for a number of years to reach a settlement without any council approvals in place.
They added that there had been a "failure of governance" and have ordered a "lessons learned" report.
The sums of money have not been disclosed due to commercial sensitivity but it is understood the council will publish them when negotiations are concluded.
The report said the council's deputy chief executive may write off any debt that arises from the difference between the invoice raised by the council and the settlement reached.
There have been several rounds of discussions to try to resolve the issue, which both sides have said they are keen to resolve.
Everton said the 52,000-seater Bramley-Moore Dock stadium would be completed in 2024.
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AUSTIN, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath released a letter addressed to Texas Governor Greg Abbott on Monday, outlining what he described as a newly constructed model local school board policy aiming to address obscene content in Texas public school libraries.
The model policy comes as the latest update to recent efforts by Texas state officials to, as said by Abbott in a November 2021 letter to the TEA, “ensure no child is exposed to pornography or other inappropriate content in a Texas public school.”
According to Morath’s announcement, the model policy can serve as a guide to school boards regarding policies for their school district libraries. The model was intended to “establish strong procedures related to the selection, review and transparency of library materials that emphasize the rights of Texas parents.”
How did we get here?
Abbott’s letter, to which Morath responded with the announcement of the model policy, from November 2021 directed the TEA to investigate criminal activity in public schools involving the availability of “pornographic material that serves no educational purpose.” Abbott also directed the TEA to report any instance of pornography being provided to children for prosecution, despite the fact educators are already mandated by law to report harm to children, and the agency having multiple guidebooks about the ways it does.
That letter had shortly followed another from Abbott to the TEA, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC), and the Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) with the direction that those agencies develop statewide standards “to ensure no child is exposed to pornography or other inappropriate content in a Texas public school.” The Governor’s Office said that this came after the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) ‘abdicated the responsibility of school boards’ to protect students in that manner.
The abdication the governor referred to followed his letter from the governor to the TASB at the start of November 2021, and the launch of an inquiry by Representative Matt Krause that asked some school districts – including Amarillo ISD – to turn in an audit by Nov. 12, 2021, regarding whether or not certain books were available in their libraries.
The list outlined by Rep. Krause’s audit included a vast number of books on civil rights with respect to racial equality, feminism, and LGBTQ+ rights, as well as mental and physical health-focused books that include sexual education.
While there was little fanfare about the results of Krause’s audit – including no substantial feedback from Amarillo ISD – and the extent of “inappropriate” materials available in public schools, Abbott used two Texas school districts removing books from libraries or classrooms in 2021 due to what was described as “pornographic” content as evidence for his argument that the TEA and other agencies were failing to protect students; Keller Independent School District removed Maia Kobabe’s “Gender Queer: a Memoir” from a school library, and Leander Independent School District removed Carmen Maria Machado’s “In the Dream House” from classrooms.
Both of the books are award-winning memoirs by LGBTQ+ creators. Kobabe’s “Gender Queer” focused on the author’s journey of self-identity and won both an ALA Alex Award as well as a Stonewall Award in 2020; Machado’s “In the Dream House”, which detailed the author’s experience with an abusive relationship, received the 2020 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Nonfiction as well as the 2021 Folio Prize.
“As you noted in your letter, there have been several instances recently of inappropriate materials being found in school libraries,” Morath said in his letter to the governor, in reference to the removal of the books, “This is unacceptable and the students of Texas should not be exposed to this harmful content in their local schools.”
The model policy – What is it?
While Morath continued in his letter to say that the newly published policy model is intended to establish procedures related to selecting and reviewing library materials, the TASB compiled an FAQ document in late November 2021 that not only aimed to explain the differences between instructional materials and library books, but clarify some ways in which those materials are vetted. There did not appear to be many significant differences between Morath’s model policy and the guidelines that the TASB previously discussed, though the model did provide an example of an alternate framework through which parents and guardians might interact with classroom materials and library books.
The TASB explanation from November 2021, as well as the model policy, noted that while instructional materials and library books are both instructional resources, they are not the same. Library books are treated differently from materials used during classroom instruction because libraries are places of “voluntary inquiry,” students are not required to read library books, but are required to know the material covered during classroom instruction.
Some differences in the vetting process outlined by TASB included:
- Instructional materials used in the classroom have a specific, far more strict adoption process in order to make sure classroom instruction follows state law. The process was created to ensure that material in classroom instruction specifically aligns with and supports TEKS.
- Meanwhile, although state guidelines still need to be considered when making content selections, school libraries have more flexibility in what they allow on shelves because students are not required to interact with the content stored in the library.
However, despite the differences, school libraries and classroom materials are subject to state and federal laws such as the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and policy in the Texas Penal Code. The TSLAC has also made guidelines available for school library programs and school library material collections for numerous years.
The model policy that was published by Morath and the TEA used the TASB and other guidelines and regulations to present an example of what a Texas public school district’s library materials policy might look like. While both Morath and the TASB have reiterated that each public school district across the state can adopt its own policy, the model offered an adaptable boiler-plate version that covered bases such as the idea of a district following state and federal law or collaborating with community members and education experts when adopting instructional materials.
While the model policy appeared to simply reformat previously discussed TASB guides and processes into a district-level policy document, a notable change was the detail with which the model discussed the idea of parental and community involvement. Multiple pages of the model policy discussed challenge procedures, opportunities for parental review of certain materials, and other parental considerations.
First, the model policy presented “Challenge Procedures” that a parent or district resident could follow to contest library materials used in educational programs.
Notably, the policy presented the procedures in regards to “library material used in the District’s educational program” instead of simply library materials or instructional materials, which left it unclear as to whether the procedures could be used for any library material in the district or any instructional material.
The model policy noted that complaints about library material would be preferably solved informally through a phone call or meeting with the complainant and library and other district officials. However, there was also an outline for a “Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials” form that could be filled out and then reviewed by district officials. The TASB previously said that these forms are used most often across Texas public school district policies.
The model policy then discussed “Parent Review” guidelines for library materials. The example presented a district keeping a printed list of materials onsite and on the school library website that would show what was selected and what was slated for acquisition. The example laid out a review period once each spring and fall that would last at least ten days before books were put on shelves.
Regarding the rights that parents have to review instructional materials, the TASB noted in its 2021 FAQ that parents are entitled to:
- Review all teaching materials, instructional materials – including while the child is participating in virtual or remote learning – and other teaching aids used in the classroom of the parent’s child;
- Review each test administered to the child after the test is administered; and
- Observe virtual instruction while the parent’s child is participating in virtual or remote learning to the same extent the parent would be entitled to observe in-person instruction.
With “Other Parental Considerations”, the model policy noted that while librarians are trained to select materials and might offer guidance to students in selecting texts, “the ultimate determination of appropriateness lies with the student and parent.” Parents, in the example, might contact the campus librarian directly or complete a form for library book opt-out decisions, and librarians would accommodate those requests “within reason.”
The model policy called back to TASB’s previous statements regarding parental rights and library materials with its parental considerations. The TASB commented in 2021 that once a resource has been made available in a school library, its removal implicates students’ First Amendment rights. It also noted that, typically, material review committees that handle complaints about library materials follow the principle that parental control over reading, listening to, or viewing material only extends to their own child.
The removal, not the selection, of library books, raises constitutional concerns, said TASB. The Supreme Court decision related to the matter from 1982 “suggests there is a meaningful difference between curriculum conveyed in a compulsory setting and the school library, which is a place for “voluntary inquiry.” Although school officials retain significant discretion over the contents of the school library, state and local discretion may not be exercised in a way that violates students’ free speech rights by removing books for partisan or political reasons.”
Including providing a resource for people to see the US Department of Justice’s Citizen’s Guide to US Federal Law on Obscenity, the TASB went on to discuss how school officials can and cannot be prosecuted for displaying a “harmful material” to a minor and how a school district might determine that a resource should be removed for a lack of educational value.
What now?
Altogether, the TEA’s model policy appeared to align with previous statements and published guidelines from the TASB. While Morath said that the model policy would be shared with every school system in the state, the TASB has previously discussed how school districts have “significant local control” over instruction and material selection.
The Amarillo Independent School District and the Canyon Independent School District published their board policy manuals online, both of which include details on the most updated policies regarding resources such as library programs and instructional materials.
MyHighPlains.com reached out to both the Amarillo and Canyon school districts to ask for comment on the situation, as well as about any possible action by the district boards, and is waiting for a response.
This story is developing. Check with MyHighPlains.com for updates.
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Tips for picking the best carpet cleaner
If you love the plush, cozy feeling carpets bring to your home but hate how dirty they get over time, it only makes sense to buy a carpet cleaner. It will soon pay for itself compared to hiring someone to do the job, and you have it ready to use whenever you need.
Some cleaners are perfect for deep cleans, whereas others are better for spot cleaning and cleaning smaller areas. Learn how to pick the best carpet cleaner for you so yours will give you everything you need.
Questions to ask yourself before buying a carpet cleaner
How dirty do your carpets get?
You’ll need more impressive cleaning power if you have kids or dogs than if you have a small, adult-only, pet-free household. Some carpet cleaners are specifically designed for homes with pets and have the extra oomph needed to get rid of pet odors, muddy paw prints and other pet-related messes. Think about whether there are any high-traffic areas in your home in which your carpets tend to get extra dirty. If so, it’s worth paying more for a powerful cleaner that will do its job well.
How often will you use your carpet cleaner?
Are you likely to use a carpet cleaner once every couple of months, once a year or once in total before relegating it to the back of a closet somewhere? It makes sense to spend more if you’ll use your cleaner regularly, getting more bang for your buck. For occasional use, an inexpensive one will do the trick.
Do you want to clean upholstery?
Most carpet cleaners also work on upholstery, with the help of the right attachments. However, some are specifically geared toward upholstery and do a better job with it than they do with carpets and rugs.
What to look for in a carpet cleaner
Upright vs. canister
You’ll find two main types of carpet cleaners: upright and canister. Upright ones have the water tanks, motor and cleaning head all in one unit, with most looking similar to upright vacuum cleaners. Canister models have the motor and water tanks in the body of the unit with a separate cleaning head attached to the body by a hose. It’s generally quicker to clean with an upright model, so they’re suitable for cleaning large areas, while canister options are better for spot cleaning and upholstery.
Quick-dry mode
When you deep clean your carpet, it can take as long as 24 hours to fully dry, but this isn’t always practical or necessary. Quick-dry mode is a lighter cleaning mode that doesn’t get your carpet as wet, so it will fully dry within 1-2 hours. After an initial deep clean, you should only need to use the quick-dry mode to refresh your carpets if you clean them regularly.
Tools
Carpet cleaners should come with at least a couple of tools or attachments. The main cleaning head is what you’ll use for cleaning large areas, such as big rugs or wall-to-wall carpet, but you’ll also want a crevice tool for getting into tight corners and an upholstery brush for cleaning couches and other soft furnishings. Other tools are less essential, but it’s nice to have a good range just in case.
Dual tanks
Ideally, your carpet cleaner should have two water tanks: one that holds clean water only and one that holds dirty water after it’s been sucked out of the carpet. Without dedicated tanks for each, you’ll be cleaning your carpet with grubby water and you’ll need to empty and refill the tank regularly to keep the water clean.
Tank capacity
Check the capacity of both the clean water tank and the dirty water tank. Larger capacities allow you to clean more of your home before needing to empty the dirty water and replenish the fresh water. Compact models may only hold 1.5-2 liters of water, while large models can hold as much as 3.5-4.5 liters. If you have a large home with fitted carpets, you’ll thank yourself for choosing a model with a decent tank capacity.
Cleaning solutions
Check what kind of cleaning solution is required before buying. Some work with any cleaning solution designed for use with carpet cleaning machines, while others only work with the manufacturer’s proprietary solution, which can be limiting.
Best carpet cleaners
Bissell TurboClean PowerBrush Pet Carpet Cleaner
This inexpensive, lightweight carpet cleaner is great for occasional use but still powerful enough to clean up after pets.
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Bissell Big Green Professional Carpet Cleaner
This professional-quality carpet cleaner leaves rugs, carpets and upholstery looking as good as new. It’s pricey, so it’s best suited for people who will use it regularly or who have large homes with fitted carpets in most rooms.
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Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner
With quick-drying technology, this is a great choice for quick cleans to tackle pet messes as well as more thorough deep cleans. It’s compact and easy to use and maneuver.
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Hoover Smartwash Automatic Carpet Cleaner
Thanks to its automatic cleaning technology, it’s extremely simple to use — just push it forward to clean and pull it backward to dry. Its power brushes clean deep into the pile of your carpet.
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Rug Doctor Pet Portable Spot Cleaner
This compact canister spot cleaner is perfect for cleaning up pet-related stains on carpet and upholstery but isn’t well-suited to cleaning whole rooms worth of carpet.
Sold by Amazon
Vacmaster Wet/Dry Shampoo Vacuum Cleaner
A wet/dry model, the Vacmaster is suitable for dry vacuuming, wet vacuuming and carpet shampooing. It’s good for low pile rugs and carpets but really shines when it comes to upholstery cleaning.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-5-3
(five, five, three)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-5-3
(five, five, three)
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Why Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) is a Top Dividend Stock for Your Portfolio
Whether it's through stocks, bonds, ETFs, or other types of securities, all investors love seeing their portfolios score big returns. But when you're an income investor, your primary focus is generating consistent cash flow from each of your liquid investments.
While cash flow can come from bond interest or interest from other types of investments, income investors hone in on dividends. A dividend is that coveted distribution of a company's earnings paid out to shareholders, and investors often view it by its dividend yield, a metric that measures the dividend as a percent of the current stock price. Many academic studies show that dividends make up large portions of long-term returns, and in many cases, dividend contributions surpass one-third of total returns.
Bar Harbor Bankshares in Focus
Headquartered in Bar Harbor, Bar Harbor Bankshares (BHB) is a Finance stock that has seen a price change of -3.77% so far this year. The bank is paying out a dividend of $0.24 per share at the moment, with a dividend yield of 3.45% compared to the Banks - Northeast industry's yield of 2.28% and the S&P 500's yield of 1.46%.
In terms of dividend growth, the company's current annualized dividend of $0.96 is up 2.1% from last year. Bar Harbor Bankshares has increased its dividend 4 times on a year-over-year basis over the last 5 years for an average annual increase of 5.92%. Future dividend growth will depend on earnings growth as well as payout ratio, which is the proportion of a company's annual earnings per share that it pays out as a dividend. Bar Harbor's current payout ratio is 35%. This means it paid out 35% of its trailing 12-month EPS as dividend.
Looking at this fiscal year, BHB expects solid earnings growth. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2022 is $2.91 per share, with earnings expected to increase 6.99% from the year ago period.
Bottom Line
Investors like dividends for many reasons; they greatly improve stock investing profits, decrease overall portfolio risk, and carry tax advantages, among others. But, not every company offers a quarterly payout.
For instance, it's a rare occurrence when a tech start-up or big growth business offers their shareholders a dividend. It's more common to see larger companies with more established profits give out dividends. During periods of rising interest rates, income investors must be mindful that high-yielding stocks tend to struggle. That said, they can take comfort from the fact that BHB is not only an attractive dividend play, but is also a compelling investment opportunity with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy).
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
151 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 200 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHWESTERN LITTLE RIVER...SOUTHEASTERN MCCURTAIN...WESTERN
BOWIE...NORTHEASTERN TITUS AND SOUTHEASTERN RED RIVER COUNTIES...
At 150 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Horatio to near De Kalb, moving northeast at 50 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...
New Boston, Foreman, De Kalb, Winthrop, Dalby Springs, Arkinda,
Wallace, Almont, Spring Hill and Lydia.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CDT for southwestern
Arkansas...and northeastern Texas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Freestone, southeastern Henderson and Anderson Counties through 245
PM CDT...
At 153 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles northeast of Fairfield Lake State Park, or 16 miles northeast
of Fairfield, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Palestine, Fairfield, Frankston, Berryville, Coffee City, Fairfield
Lake State Park and Poynor.
This includes Interstate 45 between mile markers 199 and 200.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3173 9622 3209 9590 3214 9546 3211 9546
3208 9542 3206 9544 3205 9542 3203 9544
3201 9543 3199 9545 3196 9545 3193 9542
3190 9544 3188 9543 3185 9545 3182 9540
3176 9540 3175 9536 3175 9557
TIME...MOT...LOC 1853Z 266DEG 41KT 3190 9597
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Reds President Phil Castellini appeared to tell fans they had no choice other than to accept the team’s pared-down roster, then apologized hours later.
Phil Castellini, also the team’s chief operating officer, is the son of Reds chief executive officer Bob Castellini, the team’s controlling owner since January 2006. Cincinnati has made the playoffs four times in 15 years, losing in the Division Series in 2010 and ‘12, and the wild card round in 2013 and ’20. During that span, the Reds finished with a winning record in just five seasons.
Speaking Tuesday on WLW radio before the team’s home opener, Phil Castellini was asked why should a fan maintain trust in him?
“Well, where are you going to go? Let’s start there. I mean, sell the team to who?” Castellini said. “That’s the other thing — you want to have this debate? If you want to look at what would you do with this team to have it be more profitable, make more money, compete more in the current economic system that this game exists? It would be to pick it up and move it somewhere else.
“And so be careful what you ask for. I think we’re doing the best we can do with the resources that we have. We’re no more pleased with the results than the fans. I’m not sitting here saying anybody should be happy. I’m not polishing trophies in the office right now, and that’s what we’re here to do. But the bottom line is — and I do think we’ve had to shift the discipline. We’ve tried a lot of things that didn’t work. And they came this close to working and didn’t. Nobody’s got to tell me it didn’t work. So I think we’ve learned from those things. And trust me, (general manager) Nick (Krall), he is a guy on a mission. And he is a bull in a China shop that has his way to do it and that way’s to grow your own and he’s doing just that.”
During the offeason, the Reds traded former All-Star pitcher Sonny Gray, outfielder Jesse Winker, and third baseman Eugenio Suárez and reliever Amir Garrett.
After the Reds lost 10-5 to the Cleveland Guardians and dropped to 2-3, Phil Castellini issued a statement.
“I apologize to Reds fans and regret the comments that I made earlier today,” he said. “We love this city, we love this team, and we love our fans. I understand how our fans feel and I am sorry.”
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1254 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LAMAR AND DELTA
COUNTIES 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 115 PM CDT
FOR HOPKINS COUNTY...
At 1254 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sulphur
Springs, moving east 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...
Sulphur Springs, Como, Cooper Lake Park South Sulphur and Tira.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection stay inside a sturdy structure and keep away from
windows.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
6-4-9-4
(six, four, nine, four)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
6-4-9-4
(six, four, nine, four)
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
3-9-4
(three, nine, four)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
3-9-4
(three, nine, four)
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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Armed gangs attacking remote communities in Nigeria’s troubled northwest are now working with extremist rebels who have waged a decade-long insurgency in the country's northeast, a top government official said Wednesday.
The gunmen and the Islamist rebels are in “an unholy handshake,” Nigeria’s Minister of Information Lai Mohammed told reporters, for the first time confirming a collaboration that security analysts have warned of.
The result of the alliance is the recent deadly train attack near Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, said the minister. Explosives were used to blow up the rail track in that attack in which eight passengers were killed and more than 100 were abducted and remain missing.
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country with 206 million people, has been battling violence in its troubled north and an alliance between the two groups could worsen the crisis, analysts told The Associated Press.
The security crisis is dominated by two groups: bandits many of whom are formerly herdsmen now carrying arms and Islamic extremist rebels of the Boko Haram group and its breakaway faction the Islamic State in West Africa Province.
The partnership between the groups “might drive further attacks on innocent civilians and state infrastructure,” said Oluwole Ojewale of the Africa-focused Institute of Security Studies, as the extremists move their insurgency beyond the northeast where they had been largely restricted for many years.
With the military already fighting factions of the extremists, Nigeria's security situation is already “dangerous enough,” said Confidence MacHarry with the Lagos-based SBM Intelligence security firm.
“Adding Boko Haram to the terror problem in the northwest would greatly stretch the security forces to more than its capacity,” said MacHarry.
Nigeria's security crisis continued Wednesday with the abduction of four female students by an armed gang that attacked their school in northwest Zamfara state and the killing of 23 persons in northcentral Benue state, local authorities said.
“It is becoming increasingly glaring every day that my people are now an endangered species and so we can no longer wait for help from anywhere,” Benue governor Samuel Ortom said, repeating his appeal for residents to be allowed to bear arms to “defend themselves.”
The persistent violence, including the killing of more than 100 villagers in the northcentral Plateau state during the weekend, has raised further doubts about the Nigerian government’s ability to restore peace in volatile areas despite having declared the armed gangs as terrorist organizations.
The major problem, though, is “the political will and the will to act,” said security analyst MacHarry. “Boosting the capacity of security services to respond to security crisis is one thing, but actually responding to the crisis is another," he said.
Responding to such criticisms, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence Bashir Magashi said the government is still in control.
“We are really on top of the situation,” Magashi said. “We are planning hard and we will get it out as soon as possible.”
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
6-4-9-4
(six, four, nine, four)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
6-4-9-4
(six, four, nine, four)
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Smith County in northeastern Texas...
Northwestern Rusk County in northeastern Texas...
Southwestern Gregg County in northeastern Texas...
Northwestern Cherokee County in northeastern Texas...
* Until 245 PM CDT.
* At 146 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Brownsboro,
or 15 miles east of Athens, moving east at 45 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...
Tyler, Jacksonville, Whitehouse, Gladewater, Lindale, Overton,
Bullard, Troup, New London, Arp, Mount Selman, Liberty City,
Joinerville, Mixon, Turnertown, Reese, Noonday, New Chapel Hill,
Winona and Cuney.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CDT for northeastern
Texas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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SPOKE TO THE C-E-O ABOUT THE MOVE AND HOW IT COULD IMPACT THE REGI. ON AS EARLY AS THE BEGINNING OF NEXT YEAR YOU COULD SEE CANOO'S VEHICLES DRIVI NG AROUND THE ROADS A ND HIGHWAYS IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS - AND ALONG WITH THE HEADQUARTERS, THEY'RE BRINGING JOBS. TAKE PKG THIS IS VIDEO OF CANOO'S VEHICLES THAT WE GOT FROM THE COMPAN Y. THEY WILL BE BUILDING THEIR NEW HEADQUARTERSN I BENTONVILLE, AND A RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CIFALITY IN FAYETTEVILLE. SOT (TONY AQUILA // CHAIRMAN AND CEO, CANOO) "We saw a tremendous opportunity for workforce development as well as quality of life." WITH THE NEW FACILITES AND NEW VEHICLES N -EW JOBS WILL BE CREATED FOR ARKSAANNS. SOT (NELSON PEACOCK // PRESIDENT AND CEO, NWA COUNCIL) "I think for us sitpeaks to not only where we are in our ability to attract some of the best talent in the world, but where we are headed in the future as a place of iovnnation." CANOO'S VEHICLES HAVE GONE TH ROUGH BETA TESTING AND NOW HAVE ONE FINAL SGE TA BEFORE THEY COULD OFFICIALLY BE SOLD ANDN O THE ROAD IN EARLY 2022. AQUILA TELLS ME THEY WANT TO OFFER AN AFFORDAE BL ELECTRIC VEHICLE OPTION. SOT (TONY AQUILA // CHAIRMAN AND CEO, CANOO) "Our mission is to get the EV to the working people and to give them a cool, adventurous, sexy, high- perfmaornce vehicle th can meet their work and play and eithr family needs." OUTRO AS FOR THE MANUFACTURING FACILITY - CANOO ANNOUNCED THAT WILL BE LOCATED R
Northwest Arkansas company to build vehicles for NASA's Artemis program
Updated: 12:43 PM CDT Apr 13, 2022
Next time NASA sends Americans to the moon, the astronauts will start their journey in vehicles made by a Northwest Arkansas company.NASA awarded Canoo a contract to build the vehicles bringing crews to the Artemis program's launch site.Related Video Above: Electric vehicle company Canoo moving headquarters to BentonvilleCanoo's workers will build the vehicle to carry astronauts fully dressed in spacesuits. It will also bring flight support staff and equipment to the launch site.According to a news release from the company, the vehicles will be all-electric."The selection of our innovative technologies by NASA to take a diverse team of American astronauts to the moon showcases a great commitment to sustainable transportation," Tony Aquila, Canoo CEO, was quoted as saying in the release.Canoo is an electric vehicle company that is relocating its headquarters from California to Northwest Arkansas. It is building a new central office in Bentonville, and it will also build facilities in Fayetteville and Pryor, Oklahoma.The Artemis program is an effort to bring humans to the moon's south pole. NASA plans to launch Artemis 1 this year, which won't have a human crew. According to Space.com, it plans to land astronauts on the moon in Artemis 3 in 2025 or 2026.Humans have not set foot on the moon since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.NASA is collecting names to be put on a flash drive and sent into space on the Artemis 1 mission.NASA plans to use the Artemis program to prepare for an eventual human landing on Mars.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Next time NASA sends Americans to the moon, the astronauts will start their journey in vehicles made by a Northwest Arkansas company.
NASA awarded Canoo a contract to build the vehicles bringing crews to the Artemis program's launch site.
Related Video Above: Electric vehicle company Canoo moving headquarters to Bentonville
Canoo's workers will build the vehicle to carry astronauts fully dressed in spacesuits. It will also bring flight support staff and equipment to the launch site.
According to a news release from the company, the vehicles will be all-electric.
"The selection of our innovative technologies by NASA to take a diverse team of American astronauts to the moon showcases a great commitment to sustainable transportation," Tony Aquila, Canoo CEO, was quoted as saying in the release.
Canoo is an electric vehicle company that is relocating its headquarters from California to Northwest Arkansas. It is building a new central office in Bentonville, and it will also build facilities in Fayetteville and Pryor, Oklahoma.
The Artemis program is an effort to bring humans to the moon's south pole. NASA plans to launch Artemis 1 this year, which won't have a human crew. According to Space.com, it plans to land astronauts on the moon in Artemis 3 in 2025 or 2026.
Humans have not set foot on the moon since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
NASA is collecting names to be put on a flash drive and sent into space on the Artemis 1 mission.
NASA plans to use the Artemis program to prepare for an eventual human landing on Mars.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
144 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY 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 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...
* TIMING...Through early this evening.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 2 percent.
* RFTI...5 or critical.
* 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.
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.
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FERNLEY, Nev. (AP) — A Navy veteran who served as an engineer on a nuclear submarine is on an even more important mission now — seeking a way to help others in the name of his little sister, who was kidnapped, killed and buried last month in northern Nevada’s high desert.
“At the end of the day, I just don’t want this to happen to any other families,” Casey Valley told The Associated Press. “I want to do everything I can to make sure no one ever has to go through any of this.”
Hundreds of townspeople turned out for a weekend celebration of the life of 18-year-old Naomi Irion at a park in rural Fernley, about 30 miles (48 kilometers) east of Reno.
The daughter of U.S. State Department workers, Irion moved there from South Africa last summer to live with her brother. She disappeared after video surveillance in a Walmart parking lot showed a man get into her car and drive them away early in the morning on March 12.
Troy E. Driver, a 41-year-old from nearby Fallon with a violent criminal history, was arrested and jailed on a kidnapping charge March 25. Driver previously served more than a decade in a California prison.
Four days after his arrest, a tip led investigators to a remote gravesite more than 60 miles (96 km) away, where Irion’s body was found in neighboring Churchill County. On Friday, Driver was arraigned in Fernley on an amended criminal complaint and ordered held without bail on first-degree murder, kidnapping, destruction of evidence and other charges.
Valley, a soft-spoken man with a bushy red beard, said he was frustrated that sheriff’s deputies didn’t act quickly enough to file a missing persons report when he first contacted them March 13.
He went the next day to the Walmart near U.S. Interstate 80 where Irion had gone to wait for a shuttle bus to take her to her job at a Panasonic plant. Signs posted in the parking lot alert shoppers “cameras in use.”
Valley knew he had to find out if there was surveillance video of his sister, so he tracked downed a store security officer.
“At first he didn’t take me seriously. But finally he said, ‘What do you want?’” Valley said. “We sat in the security office and watched the tape and became convinced it showed the suspect enter her car. I called the sheriff, and they were there in 15 or 20 minutes.”
Valley said he then spent “probably two hours” reviewing the footage with a deputy.
Prosecutors say in the amended complaint that Driver shot Irion northeast of Fernley, where he took her “for the purpose of committing sexual assault and/or purpose of killing her.” In addition to burying Irion’s body, Driver disposed of tires from his truck in an effort to eliminate incriminating evidence, according to prosecutors.
Driver’s public defender, Richard Davies, said Driver maintains his innocence.
“We are prepared to generate an aggressive defense,” he told reporters Friday. “Right now, everybody is jumping to conclusions.”
While initially critical of the investigation, Valley told reporters outside Justice Court on Friday that finding his sister’s body was “some amazing detective work.” He said the family went to the remote gravesite, which “looks like any other part of the Nevada desert.”
“It’s one drop of water in the Pacific Ocean,” he said. “It truly is a miracle that we have closure” and “Naomi is not suffering.”
“We need to take whatever peace we can get from that,” he said.
Sunday’s gathering was surrounded by ribbons in rainbow colors — Irion’s favorite — which continue to flutter from sign posts along main street just off I-80. The town was founded more than a century ago along a canal that was built as part of the U.S. West’s first irrigation project, intended to help “make the desert bloom” and attract settlers.
Valley, 42, served as a Navy submarine nuclear machinist mate stationed in Bangor, Washington, from 2009-16 and now works as a critical facilities engineer for Apple.
He has emphasized from the start Driver is a “human being” who is innocent until proven guilty. He said after the initial arrest for kidnapping he was concerned for Driver’s safety if released from jail.
Davies said prosecutors have not declared whether they will seek the death penalty but acknowledged “all options are on the table.”
For now, Irion’s family isn’t advocating for Driver’s execution, Valley said.
“We’ll see what happens,” he said, adding he knows death penalty cases can drag on with years of appeals.
“It complicates the process. That being said, it is the DA’s decision. If this guy is tried and found guilty, I just don’t want the perpetrator to be able to do this to any other person.”
Irion lived with her parents at U.S. embassies around the world growing up. When she was 13, they moved to Moscow, then Frankfurt, Germany, then South Africa, where she graduated from high school before moving last summer to Fernley.
Valley, who was 14 when his sister was born, changed her diapers and became her de facto babysitter, said family and friends already have begun work to create a scholarship in her name.
“I would like people to know Naomi would want positive change to come from this. We want to let people know this can happen to anyone,” he said.
“Naomi was my responsibility. I’m her big brother. It’s my job.”
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NEWCASTLE upon TYNE, England, (StudyFinds.org) – Tumble dryers are as bad as washing machines for spewing out plastic, scientists are warning. According to a recent study, dryers release microfibers into the air at comparable levels to those that go down the drain during the same load.
The findings are based on experiments involving over 1,200 garments under typical conditions.
“By measuring microfibers released during the whole laundering process we found microfibre loss through domestic drying is a huge concern,” says lead author Dr. Kelly Sheridan, of Northumbria University in England, per South West News Service. “Ours is the first study that has simultaneously quantified microfibers released from clothing during washing alongside that released when the clothing is then tumble dried.”
Wildlife ingest these microfibers as they float in the air, settle on the land and get washed into rivers. Eventually, they end up on our dinner plates as they enter the food chain. The particles also absorb harmful chemicals that leach out into the systems of any person or animal that breathes them in.
Polyester and other artificial fibers do not break down and remain in the environment for a very long time. The international team urged manufacturers to install filter that slashes numbers that get out. The air used in tumble drying passes through a duct, or tube, and is vented directly outdoors. Thousands of tons of air pollution could be reduced by the use of fabric conditioners, tumble dryer sheets and smaller pores in lint filters that trap more particles.
Washing laundry sheds up to a million tons of microfibers annually worldwide, posing potential risks to aquatic ecosystems. Minuscule fragments of clothing are blown out through air vents on tumble dryers also spurring a threat to human health. They have been found in ocean-caught fish, beer, and even placentas of unborn babies. Lab experiments suggest they damage cells.
The research provides convincing reasons to hang-dry clothes and use energy-intensive dryers sparingly — if ever.
“We measured the volume of microfibers released during washing, as well as those captured in lint filters when tumble dried,” says Sheridan. “Our study found domestic dryers produce comparable quantities of microfibers that could be released to the air as we already see going into our water systems from a standard washing cycle. While many microfibers can be captured in lint filters during drying, if the pore size is too large, a significant amount will be released into the air, comparable to the amount released down the drain in washing.”
Tests on 10 polyester and 10 cotton T-shirts found domestic dryers produce far more microfibers than washing. Many are captured in filters, but amounts that get into the atmosphere are similar to those that get into rivers from washing.
“It’s critical to our understanding of the impact of microfibers on human health and the environment that all the potential pathways for microfiber release, including air, are assessed. Airborne fibers are just as concerning as those present in wastewater,” adds Sheridan.
Synthetic materials, such as polyester, are the worst as they biodegrade much more slowly than cotton or wool.
“The recent rises in energy costs have led us all to think carefully about the financial impact of using dryers, but few are aware of their impact on particulate air pollution,” says co-author Dr. Neil Lant, of Procter and Gamble, in a statement. “These latest findings are a call to action for the appliance industry to improve the efficiency of fiber filtration systems in vented dryers and drive the conversion to condenser dryers with no airborne fiber release, especially super energy-efficient heat pump dryers. While we know people in different parts of the world and in different types of households may choose alternative ways to dry their clothing, our findings relate to the impacts of vented tumble drying. Further research would be needed to assess the impacts of other drying methods.”
The U.S. consumer giant has been working with experts at Northumbria for over five years. About 700,000 microfibers from acrylic and polyester clothes are shed during washing in every cycle.
“We’re very pleased with the results from this latest study with Northumbria University, showing how products like liquid fabric softener or dryer sheets can reduce airborne fiber pollution from dryers,” adds Jerry Porter, vice president of research and development at P&G. “This and the other findings from the research will help us partner with the textile and appliance industries to identify long-term solutions to this complex problem.”
The study is published in the journal PLOS One.
South West News Service writer Mark Waghorn contributed to this report.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Little River County in southwestern Arkansas...
Southeastern McCurtain County in southeastern Oklahoma...
Western Bowie County in northeastern Texas...
Northern Titus County in northeastern Texas...
Southeastern Red River County in northeastern Texas...
* Until 200 PM CDT.
* At 117 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles south of Idabel to Wilkerson, 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...
New Boston, Foreman, Boxelder, De Kalb, Winthrop, Arkinda, Dalby
Springs, Avery, Annona, Haworth, Bokhoma, Almont, Moon, Spring
Hill, Beaverdams, Harts Bluff, Lydia, Goodlake, Harris and
Shinewell.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 PM CDT for southwestern
Arkansas...and northeastern Texas.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The biggest offseason clue forecasting Aaron Rodgers’ eventual decision to stay in Green Bay came when Tom Clements ended his retirement to begin a second stint as the Packers quarterback coach.
Clements also held that position when Rodgers led the Packers to a Super Bowl title during the 2010 season. Clements continued getting praise from the four-time MVP long after leaving Green Bay.
The 68-year-old Clements now wants to help the 38-year-old Rodgers make at least one more Super Bowl appearance.
“I know that’s what he wants,” Clements said this week. “He wants another Super Bowl. And that was one of the things that intrigued me.”
Clements’ return to Green Bay is one of many changes to the Packers offensive staff this season as they adapt to life without Nathaniel Hackett, who spent the past three seasons as Green Bay’s offensive coordinator before becoming the Denver Broncos head coach.
Hackett hired former Packers tight ends coach Justin Outten as his offensive coordinator. Clements takes over a position formerly held by Luke Getsy, who left to become Chicago’s offensive coordinator under new Bears coach Matt Eberflus.
Even though Packers coach Matt LaFleur lost much of his offensive staff, the new guys have plenty of familiarity with Green Bay’s organization.
LaFleur promoted from within by making former offensive line coach Adam Stenavich the new coordinator and having former assistant offensive line coach Luke Butkus — the nephew of Hall of Fame linebacker Dick Butkus — fill Stenavich’s old spot. New tight ends coach John Dunn was a senior analyst for the Packers last season.
They face a major task in trying to make sure Green Bay’s offense maintains its efficiency without All-Pro receiver Davante Adams, who was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders for a first-round and second-round draft pick.
“That’s going to be a big challenge,” Stenavich said. “I know our personnel staff and our coaching staff are really working hard at trying to find the best fits, whether it’s through the draft or free agency, and I’m really excited about it.”
The loss of his top playmaker could make it tough for Rodgers to maintain the form he showed while earning MVP honors the past two seasons. Rodgers at least should benefit from having Clements back on board.
Clements previously worked for the Packers from 2006-16, first as a quarterbacks coach and later as offensive coordinator on Mike McCarthy’s staff. Rodgers has said he owes Clements plenty of credit for his development.
After working as the Arizona Cardinals passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 2019-20, Clements spent last season away from the game.
“I didn’t have the itch to come back,” Clements said.
A conversation with Rodgers helped change his mind.
“It was because of coming back to Green Bay, with Aaron, chance to win a Super Bowl,” Clements said. “Those were the primary considerations.”
That conversation when Rodgers was still deciding whether to return to the Packers, request a trade or retire. LaFleur said at the NFL scouting combine that Rodgers had a “significant” role in Clements’ return.
“I think we interviewed each other to some level,” LaFleur said at the time regarding his discussions with Clements. “But the conversations we had, it was pretty easy for me to see why he is such a great quarterback coach and developer and such a great communicator. He has such a great even-keeled demeanor.”
Although Clements spent the past five seasons away from Green Bay, he still watched enough games to monitor Rodgers’ progress. He’s eager to join forces with the Packers superstar once again.
“Looking at it from afar, I thought he was playing a style more like when he was younger because he’s playing more under center, play-action passes,” Clements said. “In the later years that we were here, it was more of a not-too-much under center, exclusively shotgun, more of a spread offense. And in the early years, we relied on the running game and the play-action pass and got in the shotgun more on third-down situations like that, and that’s more the style that I saw.
“When you can run the ball, it opens up a lot of things, and there’s been a lot of explosive passes over the years off the play-action pass game, and hopefully we can continue to do that.”
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NY Marine Warnings and Forecast for Friday, April 15, 2022
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SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
326 PM EDT Wed Apr 13 2022
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM EDT
FRIDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas
3 to 6 feet expected.
* WHERE...Fire Island Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 nm.
* WHEN...From 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — South Korean pop group CIX is making its way to the U.S. for the first time and Dallasites will get the chance to watch them perform in May.
They’re calling their American debut “REBEL in U.S.” with their first performance being on April 27 in Los Angeles and their last being May 10 in New York.
The group will play at the House of Blues in Dallas on May 5.
The highly popular band began back in July of 2019 and has amassed more than a million fans. They are comprised of five members: BX, Seunghun, Yonghee, Bae Jinyoung, and Hyunsuk.
To buy tickets, visit houseofblues.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Actor Cuba Gooding Jr. pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of forcible touching in a protracted criminal case accusing the Oscar-winning “Jerry Maguire” star of violating three different women at various Manhattan nightspots in 2018 and 2019.
The single guilty plea came nearly three years after Gooding’s arrest in the case that saw several delays as his lawyers sought to get the charges reduced or dismissed. It had been scheduled to go to trial at least twice, with an April 2020 trial date scuttled as coronavirus cases surged in New York and the state shut down most court matters.
Gooding, 54, was arrested in June 2019 after a 29-year-old woman told police he squeezed her breast without her consent at Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge near Times Square.
A few months later, he was charged in two additional cases as more women came forward to accuse him of abuse. The new charges alleged he pinched a server’s buttocks after making a sexually suggestive remark to her at TAO Downtown and forcibly touched a woman inappropriately at the LAVO New York nightclub, both in 2018.
Gooding pleaded guilty to the LAVO nightclub allegation.
Gooding had previously pleaded not guilty to six misdemeanor counts and denied all allegations of wrongdoing. His lawyers have argued that overzealous prosecutors, caught up in the fervor of the #MeToo movement, are trying to turn “commonplace gestures” or misunderstandings into crimes.
The judge had ruled that if the Gooding case went to trial, prosecutors could have called two additional women to testify about their allegations that Gooding also violated them. Those women, whose claims did not result in criminal charges, were among 19 other accusers whom prosecutors were seeking to call as witnesses.
Along with the criminal case, Gooding is accused in a lawsuit of raping a woman in New York City in 2013. After a judge issued a default judgment in July because Gooding hadn’t responded to the lawsuit, the actor retained a lawyer and is fighting the allegations.
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Topline
Delta Air Lines will no longer require unvaccinated employees to pay an additional $200 for health insurance every month, CEO Ed Bastian said Wednesday, as companies have dropped vaccination requirements in recent months as Covid-19 cases have declined.
Key Facts
Delta is no longer charging unvaccinated employees more “given the fact that we really do believe that the pandemic has moved to a seasonal virus,” Bastian told reporters and analysts on a call Wednesday, as reported by the Associated Press.
The change is effective as of this month, Bastian said, and will apply to all unvaccinated employees going forward.
Delta announced it was imposing the $200 surcharge in August 2021, saying it was necessary to offset the costs of Covid-19 treatment, as the average hospital stay for Covid-19 cost the company $40,000 per person.
Approximately 90% of Delta’s 80,000 employees were vaccinated as of October, according to the company.
Key Background
Delta was one of several major employers to impose an insurance surcharge on its unvaccinated workers, along with Kroger and Nevada with state government employees, and so far appears to be the only major employer to have revoked the policy. Its decision to stop the extra insurance charges comes as vaccination requirements have been rolled back as Covid-19 cases have fallen nationwide following the omicron surge over the winter. Some major employers like Google and Adidas have lifted their vaccination mandates for employees, particularly after the Supreme Court ruled against the Biden administration’s vaccine-or-test mandate for large employers. Major cities also dropped their proof-of-vaccination requirements to enter many public places as cases declined.
Contra
Public health experts have disputed Bastian’s suggestion that Covid-19 “has moved to a seasonal virus” and the idea that Covid-19 should now be treated as an “endemic” disease the country has to “learn to live with,” as many politicians have argued. Experts told Forbes in February it was too soon to start viewing the coronavirus that way, with Dr. Aris Katzourakis, an evolutionary virologist at the University of Oxford, saying that while it’s still unclear when Covid-19 will become endemic, “it's not going to be in 2022.” If Covid-19 becomes endemic, coronavirus will continue to circulate and won’t go away, and it could still rise to the level of being a pandemic again, experts told Forbes.
Tangent
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday it will continue the federal government’s mask mandate for airplanes and other public transportation for another two weeks in light of concerns about the highly transmissible omicron BA.2 subvariant, which is linked to a new rise in Covid-19 cases. Covid-19 transmission on airplanes has been a concern throughout the pandemic, with the AP noting the Delta insurance surcharge and other airline vaccination efforts were partially put in place to help assuage travelers worried about flying due to Covid-19. Though air travel volume is now up significantly since earlier in the pandemic—the number of travelers going through airport security checkpoints is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, according to the Transportation Security Administration—a Morning Consult poll conducted April 10 found only 48% of respondents feel comfortable flying.
Further Reading
Delta Air Lines drops surcharge for unvaccinated employees (Associated Press)
More companies are weighing penalties for unvaccinated workers (Washington Post)
CDC Extends Travel Mask Mandate For Two Weeks Amid Spread Of BA.2 Covid Variant (Forbes)
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-5-3
(five, five, three)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-5-3
(five, five, three)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — When President Joe Biden declares Russia’s Ukraine war “genocide,” it isn’t just another strong word.
A formal U.S. follow-up accusing Russia of a campaign aimed at wiping out a targeted group could carry obligations on the world to consider action. That’s because of a genocide treaty approved by the U.N. General Assembly in the years immediately after World War II, signed by the United States and more than 150 other nations.
The convention was the work of, among others, a Polish Jew who’d seen his family murdered. The advocates pushed for something that would make the world not just condemn but actually punish future genocides.
In comments Tuesday, Biden accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of trying to “wipe out the idea of even being a Ukrainian.” Many other world leaders have not gone as far. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said Russia’s behavior in Ukraine “doesn’t look far short of genocide,” but the U.K. has not officially used the term, saying only a court can make such a designation.
It’s not clear if the U.S. intends to pursue Biden’s genocide comment as formal U.S. policy.
A look at what’s involved in that decision, and what it means when a world leader declares a genocide:
WHAT DOES “GENOCIDE” MEAN?
It’s a surprisingly modern word for an ancient crime. A Jewish lawyer from Poland, Raphael Lemkin, coined it at the height of World War II and the Holocaust. Lemkin wanted a word to describe what Nazi Germany was then doing to millions of Jews and Romas, and what Turkey had done to Armenians in the 1910s: killing members of a targeted group of people, and ruthlessly working to eradicate their cultures.
Lemkin paired “geno,” a Greek word meaning race, and “cide,” a Latin word meaning kill. Lemkin dedicated his life to having genocide recognized and criminalized.
In 1948, after Adolf Hitler and his accomplices systematically murdered 6 million Jews in Europe, the U.N. General Assembly approved the Convention on the Prevention of the Crime of Genocide.
WHAT’S THE LEGAL DEFINITION?
Under the genocide convention, the crime is trying to destroy a national, ethnic, racial or religious group, in part or in whole.
That includes mass killings, but also forced sterilization, abuse that inflicts serious harm or mental suffering, or wrenching children of a targeted group away to be raised by others.
IS RUSSIA COMMITTING GENOCIDE IN UKRAINE?
The case may hang in part on Putin’s own words.
Russian forces are attacking a sovereign country, and are widely accused of carrying out wholesale abuses of Ukraine’s civilians, including mass killings.
Those would be war crimes. But do they amount to genocide?
It’s all about intent, argues Bohdan Vitvitsky, a former U.S. federal prosecutor and former special adviser to Ukraine’s prosecutor general.
“Any attempt to determine whether the crimes committed by Russian troops in Ukraine are driven by genocidal intent must necessarily focus on the statements of Russian President Vladimir Putin,” Vitvisky wrote for the Atlantic Council think tank this week.
Putin long has denied any standing for Ukraine to exist as a separate nation, or Ukrainians as a separate people, independent of Russia and Russians. He cites history, when Ukraine was part of the Russian empire, and later of the Soviet Union.
In a long essay last year, “On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians,” Putin made clear the depth of his determination on the matter. He called the borders dividing Russia and Ukraine “our great common misfortune and tragedy.”
Putin and Russian state media in the current war falsely call Ukrainian leaders “Nazis” and “drug addicts.” Putin has called his military campaign in Ukraine one of de-Nazification.
WHY DOES IT MATTER IF WORLD LEADERS USE “GENOCIDE” TO DESCRIBE RUSSIA’S ACTIONS?
Embedded in the genocide convention is an obligation that the U.S. and other signers of the treaty have treated warily — if they acknowledge a genocide is occurring, they’re committed to ensuring investigation and prosecution, at the least.
People and countries committing genocide “shall be punished,” the treaty declares, seeking to crush any wiggle room that would allow governments to avoid intervening.
President Bill Clinton and other U.S. leaders for decades dodged or danced around using the word “genocide” to avoid increasing the pressure on them to act, as mass killings targeted classes of people or ethnic groups in Cambodia, Bosnia, Iraq, Rwanda and elsewhere.
Regretting his failure to do more to stop the killing of 800,000 ethnic Tutsis by Hutus in Rwanda in 1994, Clinton in June 1999 became the first U.S. president to recognize an act of genocide as it was playing out, saying Serb forces carrying out a deadly campaign against ethnic Albanians in Kosovo were attempting genocide.
NATO intervened, launching 78 days of airstrikes that forced Serbian fighters’ withdrawal from Kosovo. An international tribunal charged Serbian leader Slobodan Milosevic with war crimes, although Milosevic died before his trial concluded.
Starting in 2005, world leaders embraced – in principle – responsibility for collective action to stop genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. Atrocities and targeted campaigns against groups continue around the world, however, and the so-called responsibility to protect is seldom invoked.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE US DOES DECLARE RUSSIAN ACTIONS TO BE GENOCIDE?
U.S. leaders have long feared that acknowledging genocide would require them – or someone – to intervene, even to send in troops, with all the risks, costs and political backlash that would entail. It’s been a main reason leaders limited themselves to statements of condemnation and attempts at humanitarian aid for survivors.
Biden is adamant the U.S. will not use its own military to confront Russian forces on behalf of Ukraine. Doing so would risk World War III, he says.
He and allies in Europe and elsewhere already are intervening by sanctioning Russia and by sending weapons and other support to Ukraine for its defense.
Biden and other Western leaders also have already called for trial for Putin – the kind of punishment that the genocide convention demands. But longstanding U.S. opposition to the existing International Criminal Court, over worries that U.S. troops could face prosecution there one day, can complicates such prosecutions. And practically speaking, bringing Putin before a court is a long shot.
Many Americans’ opposition to entanglement in foreign wars also has helped discourage U.S. leaders from doing more to stop past mass killings or cultural destruction.
But Russia’s invasion of a neighboring country and brutality against Ukraine’s people have engaged Americans in a way that genocidal campaigns in Cambodia, Kurdish areas of Iraq and elsewhere did not.
A recent poll by the Associated Press and NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 40% of people in America believe the U.S. should have a “major role” in ending Russia’s invasion. Just 13% think the U.S. shouldn’t be involved at all.
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Heritage walk in Mysuru on April 18
On the occasion of the World Heritage Day on April 18, department of archaeology, heritage and museums has organised a ‘Heritage Walk’ in the city.
Mysuru: On the occasion of the World Heritage Day on April 18, department of archaeology, heritage and museums has organised a 'Heritage Walk' in the city.
The walk involving the students and research scholars of the Department of Ancient History and Archaeology, University of Mysuru, will start from Town Hall at 7 am.
Beginning from Town Hall, the participants will be introduced to heritage structures and buildings like Doddagadiyara (Silver Jubilee Clock Tower), Free Masons Club, Chamaraja Wadiyar Ten statue, Mysuru Palace, Mysuru City Corporation, CADA building (formerly Palace offices), Gun House and the department of archaeology, heritage and museums office at Dasara Exhibition grounds.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
3-9-4
(three, nine, four)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
3-9-4
(three, nine, four)
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WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
255 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE SOUTH PLAINS,
ROLLING PLAINS, AND EXTREME SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE...
* Wind...West to northwest at 20 to 30 mph at the 20 foot level.
* Humidity...Minimum relative humidity near 5 percent areawide.
* Fuels...Extremely dry.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are imminent or already occurring. These conditions can create
rapid wildfire growth.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 123 UNTIL
10 PM CDT THIS EVENING WHICH REPLACES A PORTION OF TORNADO WATCH
120. THE NEW WATCH IS VALID FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN ARKANSAS THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY
IN SOUTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS
UNION
IN LOUISIANA THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 10 PARISHES
IN NORTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA
JACKSON LINCOLN UNION
WINN
IN NORTHWEST LOUISIANA
BIENVILLE CLAIBORNE DE SOTO
NATCHITOCHES RED RIVER SABINE
IN TEXAS THE NEW WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES
IN NORTHEAST TEXAS
SABINE SAN AUGUSTINE SHELBY
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ARCADIA, BERNICE, CENTER, COUSHATTA,
EL DORADO, FARMERVILLE, GIBSLAND, HAYNESVILLE, HEMPHILL, HOMER,
JONESBORO, LOGANSPORT, MANSFIELD, MANY, MARTIN, NATCHITOCHES,
PINELAND, PLEASANT HILL, RINGGOLD, RUSTON, SAN AUGUSTINE,
STONEWALL, WINNFIELD, AND ZWOLLE.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS CANCELLED TORNADO WATCH 120 FOR
THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN ARKANSAS THIS CANCELS 3 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS
HOWARD LITTLE RIVER SEVIER
IN TEXAS THIS CANCELS 9 COUNTIES
BOWIE CAMP FRANKLIN
MORRIS RED RIVER SMITH
TITUS UPSHUR WOOD
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ASHDOWN, BIG SANDY, BOGATA,
CLARKSVILLE, DAINGERFIELD, DE QUEEN, DIERKS, GILMER, HAWKINS,
LONE STAR, MINEOLA, MINERAL SPRINGS, MOUNT PLEASANT,
MOUNT VERNON, NAPLES, NASHVILLE, OMAHA, PITTSBURG, QUITMAN,
TEXARKANA, TYLER, AND WINNSBORO.
TORNADO WATCH 120 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR
IN ARKANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES
COLUMBIA HEMPSTEAD LAFAYETTE
MILLER NEVADA
IN LOUISIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 PARISHES
BOSSIER CADDO WEBSTER
IN TEXAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES
ANGELINA CASS CHEROKEE
GREGG HARRISON MARION
NACOGDOCHES PANOLA RUSK
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ATLANTA, BOSSIER CITY, BRADLEY,
CARTHAGE, HENDERSON, HOPE, HUGHES SPRINGS, JACKSONVILLE,
JEFFERSON, LEWISVILLE, LINDEN, LONGVIEW, LUFKIN, MAGNOLIA,
MARSHALL, MINDEN, NACOGDOCHES, PRESCOTT, QUEEN CITY, RUSK,
SHREVEPORT, SPRINGHILL, STAMPS, AND TEXARKANA.
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Islands of Calhoun, Aransas, Kleberg and Nueces
Counties.
* WHEN...Through Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the most experienced
swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These rip currents
can become life-threatening to anyone entering the surf.
Swim near a lifeguard. 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.
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Copyright 2022 AccuWeather
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