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BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As healthcare costs do nothing but continue to rise, we need to look inward at ways that we can not only mitigate those costs but ensure optimal personal health so that we can protect ourselves. Food is a great way to achieve this.If we grow/eat clean food using organic inputs with clean and healthy water, we can take the first steps to protect ourselves from whatever the world has in store. At Backyard Farming Supply, we strive to provide what you need to build the garden of your dreams so you can eat clean and delicious food that you have grown yourself!
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Business closed following stabbing near front door
Published: Jul. 3, 2022 at 5:08 PM EDT|Updated: 21 minutes ago
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - A gas station and convenience store is closed Sunday evening following a stabbing near the front door of the building.
The stabbing happened in front of the Sheetz along 6th Avenue in Huntington, according to the Huntington Police Department.
A victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries, officers report.
According to Huntington Police, several witnesses have come forward.
Officers are in the process of reviewing surveillance video.
Information regarding a suspect has not been released.
No word on when Sheetz along 6th Avenue will reopen.
Keep checking the WSAZ app for the latest information.
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SAN ANTONIO — Juan and Meg Reyes had one biological child but their hearts were always open for adoption, so in 2011 they began that journey.
"We were looking through profiles and there was a sibling group of three," said Meg.
"We kept going back to this group of kids, and they just kept calling to us," she continued. "It was a challenge to initially take on three children only because we went from a family of three to a family of six. It was a hard transition for them, I mean, think about it? They went from a birth family, to a foster family to kind of feeling like, 'Am I going to be able to be here? Am I going to be able to trust you? Are you going to be the family that will take care of us?'"
Meg's husband, Juan, remembers the family adoption day fondly.
"It was one of the most amazing days when the judge banged the gavel in the courtroom and declared that the children were ours," he said.
But about three and half years later the family was dealt a difficult medical setback. Juan was diagnosed with ALS, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease.
"We didn't choose to hide it," Meg said. "We just brought them all down and told them. It has been a different challenge and a growth experience for everybody."
For the three adopted children, Anthony, Kristen and John, nothing with the love bond has changed from day one. Dad is still dad.
"My love for him hasn't changed even though he has the condition," said John. "He's still my dad."
Kristen offered this perspective.
"I'm understanding that is just life. Bad things happen, and there may be no reason, but you just have to push past it together. That is family."
Juan says he can't remember not having the children in their lives, and the children seem as 'home' as ever.
"I don't remember much of what happened in my older houses, but I know this is a big improvement, and I guess I'm lucky to have all the things that I do," John said.
"I find them to be my number one fans," said Kristen.
"The feeling of having this forever home is definitely more comforting," said oldest adopted sibling Anthony.
And understanding that Juan can't communicate as well as most of us, his response to the love he feels for his children, spoke volumes. Juan started crying and was unable to answer, but I think that was definitely an answer worth the weight of gold.
He later offered some touching thoughts.
"There are so many children in need of families and a home. It's not easy, but it is oh so worth it," he said.
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Influential Lord of the Flies British film and theatre director Peter Brook dies in Paris, sparking tributes to the 'giant of the field'
- Acclaimed film and theatre director Peter Brook has died in France aged 97
- Brook helmed the 1963 film version of Lord of the Flies and Marat/Sade in 1966
- He won Tony awards for versions of Marat/Sade and A Midsummer Night Dream
- A renowned interpreter of Shakespeare, he was hailed as a 'giant of the field'
British theatre and film director Peter Brook, whose distinguished career saw him garner worldwide acclaim, has died at the age of 97.
The two-time Tony Award winner directed the film adaptations of his best stage works as well as the 1963 movie Lord of the Flies.
He was also a renowned interpreter of Shakespeare and set a new benchmark with dazzling stage productions of Titus Andronicus, The Tempest, King Lear and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Brook's publisher Nick Hern Books said in a statement today that he 'leaves behind an incredible artistic legacy'.
Brooks had lived in Paris since the 1970s and French media reported that he died there yesterday.
His son Simon tweeted: 'My dad passed away last night. I am the luckiest guy in the world to have had such an amazing and loving father. May he rest in peace.'
Two-time Tony Award winner Peter Brook, who has died aged 97, directed the film adaptations of his best stage works as well as the 1963 movie Lord of the Flies
Director Brook (left) in rehearsals of Your Hand in Mine in 2005 with actors Michael Piccoli (centre) and Natasha Parry (right) who was married to Brook for over 50 years
Born in London in 1925, Brook studied at Oxford University and directed his first London show 'Doctor Faustus' while he was still a teenager.
He worked for Birmingham Repertory Theatre in the 1940s and then served as director of productions at the Royal Opera House, where his exotic and experimental version of Richard Strauss's Salome drew headlines as well as uproar from cast and crew.
But it was his 20-year engagement with the Royal Shakespeare Company that brought him plaudits, firstly with a critically-acclaimed production of Titus Andronicus in 1955 starring Laurence Olivier, followed by King Lear in 1962 with Paul Schofield.
He was a Tony Award winner for Best Direction in 1966 for his interpretation of Peter Weiss's Marat/Sade starring Glenda Jackson, which he would later adapt for film, and in 1970 for a production of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night´s Dream which used a minimalist white box as the stage backdrop.
Brook was also the recipient of an Olivier Award, an Emmy and an International Emmy during his seven-decade career.
Film and theatre director Peter Brook has died at the age of 97 (pictured after being awarded the Great Vermeil medal of Paris in January 2011)
Brook pictured in the 1960s with theatre actress Mary Bell
After settling in Paris in the 1970s, Brook founded the International Center for Theater Research, for which he would regenerate the rundown Bouffes du Nord theater in the French capital
After settling in Paris in the 1970s, the director founded the International Center for Theater Research, for which he would regenerate the rundown Bouffes du Nord theater in the French capital.
Worldwide recognition also saw him honored with art prizes including Japan's Praemium Imperiale, Italy's Prix Italia, and most recently Spain's Princess of Asturias in 2019.
His death was greeted with a flood of tributes from across the theatrical world, led by the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) - whose spokesman said they were 'deeply saddened'.
Erica Whyman, RSC acting artistic director said: 'I was privileged to get to know Peter in the 1990s at the National Theatre Studio where he generously shared his practice with younger theatre-makers, and later when I presented his work at Northern Stage.
'He was a mesmerising person, fascinated by the potential of human beings to communicate the most delicate feelings and thoughts to one another, by respecting the commanding simplicity of an "empty space".'
Erica Whyman, Royal Shakespeare Company acting artistic director, hailed Brook as a 'mesmerising person'
Brook (pictured at the Venice Film Festival in 2012) still conveyed the boundless curiosity which has characterised his career
Gregory Doran, RSC artistic director emeritus, added: 'At 94, he still conveyed the boundless curiosity which has characterised his career.'
Elsewhere, actor Peter Egan tweeted: 'A giant, a genius and the greatest theatre director has gone.'
Journalist Dr Matthew Sweet, who interviewed Brook for the Guardian, wrote: 'Interviewing him was like spending time with Prospero [from Shakespeare's The Tempest] if Prospero had a sense of humour. Brook thought it appropriate that a man called Looney invented the theory that the Earl of Oxford wrote Shakespeare's plays.'
Playwright Luke Barnes tweeted: 'I met Peter when he came to see my play The Jumper Factory at The Young Vic a few years ago and was lucky enough to meet him. Peter gave me life changing advice about life and art. "The only question you have to ask is how am I useful?" Changed my life.'
Peter Brook (centre) receives the 2008 Ibsen Award from the committee chairman actress Liv Ullmann, left, and Henrik Ibsens, in Oslo in 2008
Brook was married to actress Natasha Parry from 1951 until her death following a stroke in 2015 (pictured together in 2011)
Last year, Brook was interviewed by actress Glenda Jackson - who starred in his stage and film production of Marat/Sade in 1966 - for BBC Sounds shortly after his 96th birthday.
During the podcast, Jackson said: 'I have known legendary theatre director Peter Brook for over 50 years, I got my first big theatre break with him.
'His work appeals across generations, he is taught in schools and universities throughout the world. His theories and practices, which helped revolutionise 20th century theatre, are followed by creatives today.'
Brook was married to actress Natasha Parry from 1951 until her death following a stroke in 2015.
They are survived by two children, Irina and Simon, both of whom are directors. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10977897/British-theater-film-director-Peter-Brook-dies-age-97.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2022-07-03T21:43:16Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10977897/British-theater-film-director-Peter-Brook-dies-age-97.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | false |
Western and central North Dakota can expect severe storms starting this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Areas south and west of the Missouri River are expected to get hit by an isolated thunderstorm starting this afternoon, which will continue to move as far east as Jamestown throughout the evening and overnight. The forecast calls for areas along the Missouri River to receive scattered showers, and areas in western North Dakota can expect numerous showers through the evening and overnight. The storm has been categorized as "enhanced risk" by the National Weather Service.
Winds may reach up to 70 mph. Golf ball sized hail and localized flooding is also possible. An isolated tornado has not been ruled out yet, but no advisories have been issued at this time.
For more information on the storm and to stay updated, visit https://www.weather.gov/bis/.
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"I will become a dictator and take action if indiscipline and irregularity rear their heads," Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin asserted in Namakkal on Sunday, addressing a party meet of representatives of urban local bodies.
Underscoring that local bodies are the lifeline of democracy, Mr Stalin said the icons of social justice - Periyar E V Ramasamy and Rajaji - who held lofty positions began their public life as heads of local bodies in Erode and Salem respectively.
Pointing to many newly elected women representatives, he advised them to act independently and not surrender to their spouses the responsibility bestowed on them. He said the elected representatives of local bodies should abide by law, the principles of fairness and justice and serve the people.
"I warn that those who violate this will face action. Legal action will be taken and not just action from the party," he said.
Several of his close friends have been telling him that he has become 'excessively' democratic, Mr Stalin said and added, "if indiscipline and irregularity rear their heads, I will become a dictator and take action."
The DMK top leader said the party did not capture power so easily and it is the result of the selfless work of crores of party workers and similarly, he became the Chief Minister following his hard work for the people for the past five decades.
Recalling his incarceration during the infamous Emergency during 1975-77 and him becoming a legislator only in 1989, he said cadres should work hard for the people and wait for responsibilities to come their way.
Earning the people's goodwill is difficult, he said and added that he has been working among the people for the past 50 years. When the representatives of local bodies worked by understanding the people's needs, public would be rallying behind them, he said.
"At the same time, if you commit mistakes, they will move away from you. Don't forget that they will boycott you." The basic objective of the conference is to drive home the message that there should be no allegations against elected representatives, be it a mayor or councillor, the DMK chief said.
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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Amid the rising numbers of monkeypox cases in the United States, one actor who splits his time between West Hollywood and New York has come forward with his own bout against the illness.
Matt Ford, 30, went public with his story, lesions and all, in a BuzzFeed post on Wednesday called “I Have Monkeypox — Here’s What It’s Like And What You Should Know.”
In short, “This … sucks and you don’t want it,” he wrote.
Ford found out on June 17 that he was exposed to monkeypox. He went to the doctor on June 20 to be tested, and three days later, his positive test was confirmed by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
“Meanwhile, my symptoms intensified,” Ford explained.
His lesions grew in number and intensity, so much so that he “couldn’t sleep some nights,” and he also experienced “intense flu-like symptoms: a fever, full-body chills, night sweats, a cough, a sore throat, and swollen lymph nodes” for about a week.
Ford described a dull, constant pain “with fun little spikes of sharp pain if I moved the wrong way.”
“All that seemed to help were frequent baths and ointments — until I went back to the doctor and was prescribed narcotic painkillers,” he added. “Even those were only so-so at managing the pain.”
Though the experience was unpleasant, Ford still counts himself as lucky.
“Some people I know who’ve had it reported mild cases, but the exposure web I’m linked to has had some severe symptoms,” he wrote on Twitter.
Currently there are more than 300 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the U.S., according to the CDC.
Ford is speaking out to educate others, especially as some of the communal transmission in Los Angeles has been between gay and bisexual men.
“From the data, this does seem to primarily affect queer men at present. It is by no means a gay disease, it can spread to anyone,” Ford told KTLA. “But at the moment, we’re being primarily affected, so I do worry that will lend itself to some stigma, as we’ve seen in other epidemics. HIV comes to mind, having affected queer men. That’s why I’m being vocal, to try to fight that stigma and reinforce to everyone that there’s no shame in getting this.”
He also thinks public health officials should do more to expedite testing and encourage vaccines.
“If you can get vaccinated, do go get vaccinated, especially if you think you’re in a demographic where you can be more easily exposed to it,” Ford said. “There’s no reason to go through this. It’s unnecessary and miserable.” | https://pix11.com/news/this-sucks-and-you-dont-want-it-monkeypox-patient-opens-up-about-his-ordeal/ | 2022-07-03T22:05:14Z | https://pix11.com/news/this-sucks-and-you-dont-want-it-monkeypox-patient-opens-up-about-his-ordeal/ | false |
Congress not in picture in Gujarat: Arvind Kejriwal
In Gujarat’s polity, AAP is seeking to emerge as the clear alternative to BJP, which has been in power since 1998.
Delhi Chief Minister and national convener of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday asked AAP workers and party cadres in Gujarat to ensure that people do not waste their votes on the Congress in the upcoming Assembly polls as the party was not anywhere in the picture as a significant electoral contender.
Mr. Kejriwal had arrived in Gujarat on a two-day visit to campaign for the Assembly polls to be held later this year. As many as 6,989 newly appointed office-bearers from all districts took oath on Sunday in Ahmedabad in the presence of Kejriwal and other party leaders.
On Monday, he will address a Town Hall event in Ahmedabad, where he would talk about Delhi model of governance and development. In Gujarat’s polity, AAP is seeking to emerge as the clear alternative to BJP, which has been in power since 1998.
“Fixed match” in Gujarat
According to him, the AAP can form the next government in Gujarat if the party bags the votes of those voters, who are angry with the ruling BJP but do not wish to vote for the opposition Congress that failed to dislodge the BJP in the last 25 years. “There are people who don’t want BJP rule in the State and they also don’t like voting for Congress. We have to get their votes as we are the only alternative to BJP in the State,” he told the party leaders.
“We are taking this pledge to serve the country and bring the rule that was dreamt of by Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Patel,” Mr. Kejriwal said.
He also slammed both BJP and Congress of playing a “fixed match” in Gujarat where one party rules and another remain in opposition on paper. “BJP buys Congress MLAs and leaders by paying money but it cannot buy our leaders and workers as we are honest and patriotic people working for the service of the country.”
The Delhi CM claimed that within no time, the AAP has been able to organise into a formidable party in the State in every district and a large number of people have joined the party as they are so “tired and fed up” of the BJP rule in the State.
Free healthcare, better education
He asked the party office bearers and workers to visit each home or household in Gujarat and explain how AAP government can get them “free electricity and better education for their kids and free healthcare” if voted to power in the State.
“We have to reach households across the State to tell about our works in Delhi and Punjab, how we have reduced electricity rates and provided free education. We also have to tell people that there is no use voting for the Congress. Last time, they voted for the Congress, and today see how many Congress MLAs have left their own party and joined BJP,” he said addressing the AAP office bearers.
Interestingly, Mr. Kejriwal’s Gujarat visit came a few days after a delegation of 17 members of Gujarat BJP visited the national capital to inspect government schools and hospitals/neighbourhood clinics and “expose” the claims of AAP. In his speech on Sunday, Mr. Kejriwal claimed that “the BJP delegation from the State could not find even one shortcoming in Delhi schools and mohalla clinics” during their visit to the national capital.
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CHICAGO - To get an idea of how Chicago-area Catholics are processing the end of Roe v. Wade, consider two statements issued just after the ruling.
The first came from Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich, who praised the U.S. Supreme Court’s June 24 decision that found abortion is not a constitutionally protected right. Echoing the church hierarchy, he said it offers the chance for “a national conversation on protecting human life in the womb and promoting dignity at all stages of life.”
The second came from the Rev. Michael Pfleger, a priest who leads St. Sabina Catholic Parish on Chicago’s South Side.
“The Supreme Court has made it clear of their future direction,” he tweeted. “Biden needs to expand the court NOW.”
Some commenters took that as an endorsement of abortion rights and a betrayal of Catholic teaching — “You are a heretic,” one wrote — but in an interview, Pfleger, an activist who has clashed with the Chicago Archdiocese numerous times, said his views are more complicated than that.
He said that while he is against abortion, he believes the court is on a slippery slope that will endanger a host of human and civil rights. He also said he regards other societal ills, such as poverty, racism and gun violence, as forms of abortion in their own right.
“Until (the justices) can address all the abortions taking place, they need to step back,” he said.
The landmark decision has shaken all corners of American life, but it has particular resonance among Catholics. Four of the five justices who voted to reverse Roe v. Wade are Catholic, and the fifth, Neil Gorsuch, was raised in the faith. (Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who dissented from the decision, is also Catholic.)
Justices like Clarence Thomas and Amy Coney Barrett have said religion does not influence their legal analysis, but that hasn’t stopped some from venting their anger at Catholicism in the wake of the court’s decision.
State Sen. Sarah Feigenholtz, D-Chicago, posted an image on her Facebook page showing a figure in papal garments holding a gun to the head of a pregnant Statue of Liberty. Though she soon took it down and apologized, the Archdiocese of Chicago called the meme hate speech.
“The embrace of anti-Catholic tropes at this moment is just as objectionable as the embrace of caricatures of other faiths which have stained our national history and continue to do so today,” it said in a statement. “An elected official should know better than to publish an image that could incite violence against a group of people on the basis of their religious belonging.”
Others, conversely, praised the justices for what they saw as a divinely inspired decision.
“(It) was courageous, faithful Catholics that delivered the end of Roe,” conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who got his start in the Chicago suburbs, tweeted after the decision. “Spirit-filled Christians should be thankful for such clear moral teaching and bold action.”
Rank-and-file Catholics have long held convoluted views on abortion. Church catechism calls the procedure a “moral evil,” and polling from the Pew Research Center has found that a majority of Catholics say it is wrong. But the same proportion wants it to remain legal.
Meanwhile, about 1 in 4 Americans who receive abortions are Catholic, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research group that advocates for abortion access.
Jamie Manson of Catholics for Choice, a Washington-based organization that formed in the wake of the Roe decision in 1973, said those who back abortion rights are still marginalized in the church, even though her group argues that pro-abortion rights views are bolstered by Catholic teachings on the individual conscience and social justice.
Since the Supreme Court ruling, she said, her organization has seen a surge of interest in its webpage and social media. She said the decision has forced Catholics to confront the issue of abortion in a new and more urgent way.
“Abortion has been in the closet of Catholics’ minds but now you can’t look away from it,” she said.
Catholic groups that oppose abortion also feel momentum. WeDignify, a Champaign-based organization that puts on the annual March for Life Chicago, is planning a July 9 rally in the city to mark the Supreme Court’s decision and show opposition to what it calls “Illinois’ extreme abortion laws.”
Anna Kinskey, the group’s associate director, said she detects a newfound sense of optimism in the movement.
“We do see a lot of young people who are energized,” she said. “Many people never thought Roe v. Wade would be overturned in our lifetime. There’s a lot of excitement and a lot of joy that there’s a path forward to protect life through our elected officials.”
Loyola University Chicago presents a microcosm of the post-Roe atmosphere for Catholics. The school has one student organization that opposes abortion and another one — not recognized by the administration — that provides information about abortion and makes referrals to clinics that perform the procedure.
Junior Grace Shallal, co-president of Loyola for Life, said her group has faced hostility on campus. Once, she said, after they set out an information table that included figurines showing fetal development, a student cursed them and said she wanted to eat a figurine for breakfast.
She said relations became even more fraught after the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft decision in May. She was only half-surprised to face such vitriol at a Catholic university, given its location in a deep blue city, and said she doesn’t expect things to improve in the fall.
“It will probably be the same way we left it, if not worse,” she said.
Senior Payton Winterhof, Shallal’s counterpart at Students for Reproductive Justice, said she has focused on fundraising for emergency contraception and other birth control (the group doesn’t pay for abortions but directs students to funds that offer financial assistance for the procedure).
The group’s founder, Lauren Morrissey, went on to help form an umbrella organization called the Student Coalition for Reproductive Justice that covers 10 Catholic schools, including the University of Notre Dame. None of the schools have disciplined students for their work, she said, which she took as a sign that administrators tacitly understand the groups are providing an essential service.
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Which headphone case is best?
Listening to music or podcasts on the move is a great way to occupy your mind, but when you are done, you need to make sure your headphones are kept safe. Whether you store them in a bag or in a drawer, unintended damage can reduce their quality.
To get the most out of your headphones and to ensure they last a long time, a good headphones case can do the trick. For a robust case that looks good, the Homvare Hard Shell Case is a great option.
What to know before you buy a headphone case
Size of headphones
The primary job of a headphones case is to keep your audio equipment safe. That means it should fit perfectly in the case so it doesn’t move around. Consider the size of your headphones and whether they can fold up or not. You may need a smaller case if your headphones fold.
Hard shell vs. soft cover
A hard shell provides better protection from external forces like being dropped or crushed. A soft-cover case won’t withstand harsh damage but often is smaller and more portable.
Additional storage
Whether you have a wireless headphones set or one that works with a cable, you’ll probably need an extra storage area. Wireless headphones need a recharge cable, while wired headphones can come with adapters and splitters. Consider which cables you have and look for a headphones case that has an additional mesh storage compartment.
What to look for in a quality headphone case
Carry handle
Providing protection is one thing but a good headphones case will have a carry handle. This will come in handy when you need to hook the case on something or store it out of the way where it is easily accessible. The carry handle also allows you to clip the case onto a bag with a carabiner.
Waterproof
Headphone cases are great at protecting your audio devices from dust and dirt, but sometimes. there can be additional threats. A good headphones case will provide protection from water damage as well, not just light splashes or drips.
Closing mechanism
Besides the protection a headphones case provides, one of the most important things in the design is the closing mechanism. A good quality headphones case has a sturdy zipper that goes all the way around. Waterproof cases might have durable clips or clasps.
How much you can expect to spend on a headphone case
Headphone cases are inexpensive to manufacture, with no complex parts. For that reason, they are affordable. Depending on the brand and the added functions, the average price of a headphones case is between $10-$30.
Headphone cases FAQ
Are all hard-shell cases waterproof?
A. No. The waterproof factor depends on the construction material used. Some hard-shell cases use layers of cardboard while others use specific water-resistant materials.
Can you clean a headphones case?
A. It is natural that through everyday use, the case will become dirty. You may want to clean it, but that depends on the material of the case. Soft-shell cases sometimes are machine washable or you can rinse them by hand. Hard-shell cases are a bit trickier, as you’ll need to make sure the inner layers are waterproof or can become wet without damage.
What are the best headphone cases to buy?
Top headphone case
What you need to know: Sturdy and effective, this case can withstand most forces.
What you’ll love: With a double zipper that goes all the way around, this hard-shell case is a great option for when things get rough. The extra inner layers provide more protection against the elements than other cases, and the leather on the inside is durable. Depending on the size of your headphones, they will fit snuggly. The case is available in eight different colors and it comes with a small carabiner.
What you should consider: While it has a carabiner, it doesn’t have a carry handle, which could make it difficult to transport.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top headphone case for the money
Ginsco Headphone Carrying Case
What you need to know: This affordable option looks good and protects well.
What you’ll love: The soft carry case has a big enough interior to fit most popular headphones brands. It has an elastic strap over the internal compartment to keep the headphones from shifting. On the inside of the lid is a mesh pocket for additional cable storage. The carry handle is made from a soft material that can easily be carried around your wrist. The sturdy zipper goes almost all the way around.
What you should consider: It might not be suited for expensive headphones because the soft lid doesn’t provide protection from drops or hard pressure.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This stylish and robust case will protect most headphone brands.
What you’ll love: This hard-shell headphones case has a robust carry handle with a plastic grip for better handling. The double zipper closing mechanism makes sure the case remains closed. The inside compartment is lined with a soft velvet-like material, which won’t damage the headphones. It has more than enough space to store most headphone brands.
What you should consider: Some users mentioned that while the inner storage’s length is large enough, the depth might not be for larger earcups. There is no mesh compartment for additional cables or devices.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which gait belt is best?
If you’ve never been unsteady on your feet, it can be hard to imagine how debilitating that is — the mere act of standing up could be dangerous.
A gait belt is a tool a caretaker uses to provide someone with a little extra support. The best model securely fastens and is comfortable for the wearer. Dr. Moe’s Solutions Gait Belt is an excellent model because it has handles to provide a more secure grip for the caregiver.
What to know before you buy a gait belt
What is a gait belt?
A gait belt is a durable belt secured around a patient’s waist so a caregiver has a safe place to grip when providing support during transfer. You would use a gait belt whenever a patient is strong enough to move about on their own but unsteady on their feet is at risk of losing their balance, slipping or falling.
How to use a gait belt
Use a gait belt to help a patient rise to their feet or to provide additional balance and support while they are walking. It is important the patient can stand and move on their own because you should only use a gait belt for assistance; the patient should not fully depend on the gait belt for mobility.
How do you assess if a gait belt is a good option?
Before using a gait belt, the patient should be cognizant and able to understand and follow directions. The caregiver must decide whether the patient has sufficient strength, balance and endurance to accomplish what they need to do. Once the patient is more than 75 percent dependent on the caregiver, the activity becomes dangerous to both individuals.
What to look for in a quality gait belt
Nylon vs. cotton gait belt
A gait belt must be strong enough to support a person’s entire weight in the event of a misstep. Cotton or nylon webbing are the two most common materials used for manufacturing gait belts.
Gait belt buckle
There are two types of buckles commonly found on a gait belt. The first is a regular buckle where the strap is threaded through metal teeth to ensure it is secure. The second is a plastic buckle that quickly snaps together. This quick-release option is more convenient and easier to operate but it is not as reliable.
Gait belt handles
A gait belt with handles can provide the caregiver with greater control and a more secure grip than options without handles.
Gait belt length
Most gait belts are around 60 inches long. If you purchase one that is too short, it won’t fit around the patient; if you purchase one that is too long, the trailing ends could create a tripping hazard.
How much you can expect to spend on a gait belt
A basic yet reliable gait belt can cost as little as $8 while the highest-priced models shouldn’t cost much more than $20.
Gait belt FAQ
When should you not use a gait belt?
A. When you use a gait belt, it should fasten around a patient’s waist. If the patient is pregnant, has any incisions, stitches, tubes, lines or injuries in that area, do not use a gait belt. Never use a gait belt if the patient is not wearing a shirt or other clothing that can protect the skin from bruising and abrasions.
Are there any other tips for using a gait belt?
A. Communication is vital. The caregiver must always explain what type of action is required by the patient and give a countdown on when that action will occur. For example, if a caregiver was going to use a gait belt to steady an individual as they stood, they might say something like, “On the count of three, I want you to stand. One. Two. Three. Stand.”
What’s the best gait belt to buy?
Top gait belt
What you need to know: This is a higher-end gait belt that has a few bells and whistles.
What you’ll love: This gait belt features a quick-release buckle you can easily secure and remove from the patient. It is made of premium nylon webbing for durability and features handles for maximum control over the patient.
What you should consider: While most users liked the durable, rubber handles, some felt they were a little too rigid and could be uncomfortable when transferring a patient.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top gait belt for the money
What you need to know: This affordable, well-built gait belt is a reliable option for aiding in transferring fall-risk patients.
What you’ll love: The belt is 2 inches wide and comes in lengths of 54, 60 and 72 inches. It is manufactured using cotton webbing, which makes it durable and comfortable, and the buckle is made of nickel-chrome-plated steel for strength.
What you should consider: While the buckle is dependable and provides reliable fastening, it is a little more complicated to work than a quick-release buckle.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
COW&COW Gait Belt (Quick Release)
What you need to know: This gait belt features the same rugged construction as COW&COW’s regular belt but it has a quick-release buckle.
What you’ll love: You can machine wash this gait belt. It has a one-year warranty and the webbing has a 350-pound weight capacity. The quick-release buckle allows you to easily secure the belt to the patient.
What you should consider: While it is designed for convenience, some individuals found the quick-release buckle to be difficult to squeeze.
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 3, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
342 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern Wise
County through 415 PM CDT...
At 341 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Fairview, or near Decatur, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
New Fairview.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3339 9738 3317 9739 3311 9740 3312 9763
3340 9749
TIME...MOT...LOC 2041Z 200DEG 11KT 3317 9751
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Young
and southwestern Jack Counties through 415 PM CDT...
At 344 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bryson, or 11 miles east of Graham, moving north at 15 mph.
Bryson.
LAT...LON 3332 9852 3333 9833 3301 9825 3301 9843
3300 9843 3299 9855
TIME...MOT...LOC 2044Z 175DEG 12KT 3308 9839
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Which Dolby Atmos soundbars are best?
Dolby Atmos has become an incredibly popular surround-sound format, especially for the average home entertainment audio system. And while the format is popular with the users of soundbars, choosing the right soundbar to complement the surround sound can be daunting.
Overall, the Bose 900 Smart Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Alexa and Bluetooth offers one of the best soundbar-only Dolby Atmos experiences, and it pairs well with entertainment centers for those looking to upgrade down the road.
What to know before you buy a Dolby Atmos soundbar
Addition of height speakers
The biggest thing that Dolby Atmos surround sound brought to the table was the addition of multiple-height audio channels, adding even more depth to the already impressive Dolby surround sound. Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 or 7.1.2-channel audio setups use two ceiling speakers, while those labeled 5.1.4 or 7.1.4 use four ceiling speakers.
Necessary inputs and outputs
Most of all, it’s important to get a Dolby Atmos soundbar that supports the various inputs, outputs and audio formats you’d like to hook up. While Dolby Atmos supports the typical 5.1-channel and 7.1-channel setups of most surround-sound systems, you’ll also want to ensure that the soundbar has inputs for any alternative audio sources you’d like to use, including Bluetooth, auxiliary cables or other parallel audio-input sources to your TV.
Compatible speaker setup for best results
While the best soundbars should simply complement a good home-entertainment audio system for best results, those who can’t afford an entire set of speakers at once can always start with a single Dolby Atmos soundbar and upgrade from there.
What to look for in a quality Dolby Atmos soundbar
Top-notch audio quality
Most of all, soundbars with the best audio quality will be the way to go, since that is the purpose of getting a soundbar. If you plan to use the soundbar as a part of a larger entertainment system, you may do well to match the brand and model of the larger entertainment system so you can ensure the utmost compatibility and overall audio quality.
Features like voice command and equalizers
Other useful features to look out for in Dolby Atmos soundbars include voice-command capability or other remote controls, as well as audio features like equalizers, sound modes and the like. While most of these features aren’t necessary, and may not be included in lower-end soundbars, many users prefer the convenience added by these features and are willing to spend the extra money for them.
Included subwoofer
Another helpful thing for Dolby Atmos soundbars to include is a subwoofer. Many soundbars can be purchased in bundles that include subwoofers — perfect for those venturing into home audio for the first time. The addition of a subwoofer to a Dolby Atmos soundbar can add significant levels of depth to the outgoing audio, since soundbars aren’t designed to handle extra low-end frequencies on their own.
How much you can expect to spend on A Dolby Atmos soundbar
Dolby Atmos soundbars have a wide range of prices, depending on exactly what kind of soundbar or bundle you’re looking at buying. In general, you can expect to spend between $200-$1,500 on soundbars with Dolby Atmos.
Dolby Atmos soundbar FAQ
How do Dolby Atmos soundbars work?
A. Dolby Atmos soundbars work by simulating the overhead depth of a full surround-sound entertainment center setup with ceiling speakers. In addition, users can upgrade from Dolby Atmos soundbars to authentic Dolby Atmos-producing 5.1 or 7.1-channel surround-sound entertainment systems.
Is a Dolby Atmos soundbar worth the price?
A. While some Dolby Atmos soundbars can tend to be expensive, many today are actually very affordably priced on the wider spectrum of soundbars. In general, users tend to report good things about Dolby Atmos soundbars, since they offer a higher-quality listening experience than even the average soundbar.
What’s the best Dolby Atmos soundbar to buy?
Top Dolby Atmos soundbar
Bose 900 Smart Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Alexa Built-In and Bluetooth Connectivity
What you need to know: This Dolby Atmos soundbar features Alexa and Google Assistant, and it also offers easy Bluetooth capabilities and superior audio quality for the ultimate in immersive audio experiences.
What you’ll love: With Dolby Atmos capabilities, this soundbar is great for engaged listening and TV watching, and it also includes built-in voice assistants including Alexa and Google Assistant. This soundbar model is also available in both black and white.
What you should consider: This particular model doesn’t come with a subwoofer, despite the incredible audio quality generated with just the soundbar.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Dolby Atmos soundbar for the money
JBL BAR5.0 5-Channel Multibeam Dolby Atmos Soundbar with Multi-Platform Support
What you need to know: JBL’s economy-level Dolby Atmos soundbar offers a range of easy voice-enabled features, as well as decent audio for those making their first dive into the world of home audio.
What you’ll love: The price on this unit is impressive for the range of sound and features offered, and with Google Assistant and Alexa built in, many users find it can outperform other soundbars at this price point. It’s also compatible with Dolby Atmos setups, and includes Dolby Vision and 4K pass-through.
What you should consider: This soundbar does not include a subwoofer, and its audio quality isn’t as powerful as some other soundbar models’.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
LG SP8YA 3.1.2CH Sound Bar and Subwoofer with Dolby Atmos
What you need to know: This soundbar subwoofer bundle from LG offers dynamic Dolby Atmos audio, and comes at a price cheaper than most users might expect.
What you’ll love: If you’re looking to bundle your Dolby Atmos soundbar purchase with a subwoofer, this LG soundbar is a great direction to go in, and it works with other formats like DTS:X for multi-platform support. It also includes 4K pass-through and Dolby Vision, as well as voice-enabled support from Alexa, Google Assistant and others.
What you should consider: This model is more expensive than other models without a subwoofer.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Alexander Volkanovski left no doubt about his supremacy in the UFC featherweight division while wrapping up his trilogy against Max Holloway with style.
Volkanovski defeated Holloway for the third time Saturday night, defending his 145-pound title by unanimous decision with a dominant striking performance at UFC 276.
Israel Adesanya also retained his middleweight belt with considerably less flair, winning a tepid unanimous-decision victory over Jared Cannonier in the main event at T-Mobile Arena on the Vegas Strip.
Volkanovski (25-1) extended his winning streak to 22 fights with a commanding display against Holloway (23-7), the former featherweight champion. Volkanovski executed a sharp boxing game plan against one of the UFC’s best punchers, bloodying Holloway’s face early on and steadily increasing the punishment into the final minutes.
“It’s a bit of a journey, this rivalry,” Volkanovski said. “Taking the belt, having the rematch and then the talk and all that. There was a lot of ups and downs in there, but it was good to finally put an end to it and silence a lot of people. A lot of people that needed shutting up.”
Holloway’s entire face was crimson at the final bell. Volkanovski won every round on all three judges’ scorecards, 50-45.
“Max Holloway is an absolute beast,” Volkanovski said. “That intensity that we both had, I needed it. I really needed it. I had to get in my own head.”
Adesanya (23-1) won his belt three years ago as one of the UFC’s most entertaining fighters and personalities, but his elaborate ring walk might have been the most thrilling part of his dry, technical victory over the cautious Cannonier (15-6).
After copying famed professional wrestler The Undertaker on a walk that included the wrestler’s signature hat and a large urn, Adesanya patiently picked at Cannonier with kicks and occasional punches for five rounds. Cannonier, getting his first UFC title shot at 38 years old, struggled to find a consistent striking range, and he didn’t show enough desperation to figure it out.
Adesanya won on all three judges’ scorecards, 50-45, 49-46 and 49-46. He has never lost a UFC middleweight fight, but he has just one stoppage victory in his five 185-pound fights since 2019.
“It was really hard to get going, because they had an excellent game plan,” Adesanya said.
The penultimate bout of UFC 276 concluded a memorable trilogy between Volkanovski and Holloway, likely the two greatest featherweights in UFC history outside of long-reigning champ Jose Aldo. Volkanovski won two highly competitive fights by decision over Holloway in 2019 and 2020, but Holloway won his next two fights to reassert his claim to another shot at the belt he held for three years.
“I have all the respect for Max,” Volkanovski said. “I wouldn’t be the fighter I am today without him. He makes me raise the bar. It makes me improve my discipline.”
Two proficient strikers understandably kept the fight on the feet, but the smaller Volkanovski capably closed the distance to do damage in the first two rounds, particularly in opening a nasty cut above Holloway’s left eye. Holloway’s answers dwindled as his cuts grew larger, and Volkanovski patiently racked up scoring shots to leave no doubt in the decision.
Afterward, Volkanovski said he would like to move up 10 pounds to fight for the lightweight title, which is currently vacant after champion Charles Oliveira missed weight for his victory over Justin Gaethje in May. But Volkanovski also said he was intrigued by a post-fight challenge from Henry Cejudo, the former two-division champion who intends to end his retirement.
“He thinks he’s got what it takes,” Volkanovski said of Cejudo. “People want to challenge me, but they need to be big fights. I respect the guy. He can fight. It’s impressive. So we’ll see what happens.”
Before the title fights, Alex Pereira demolished Sean Strickland with strikes midway through the first round of a victory that burnished the Brazilian kickboxing champion’s status as an immediate title contender at middleweight. Pereira showered and rushed back to the arena after his bout to watch the main event.
Bryan Barberena also stopped Robbie Lawler on strikes late in the second round of a brutal fight in which both veterans absorbed tremendous punishment. After losing the first round on two judges’ scorecards, Barberena ended it with a prolonged flurry that began with a series of step-in elbows to break down the defense of the 40-year-old Lawler, who had his first UFC bout in 2002.
On the undercard, Jim Miller set a UFC record with his 24th career victory, finishing Donald Cerrone with a guillotine choke in the second round. The 38-year-old Miller’s landmark victory broke his tie with Cerrone and Andrei Arlovski for the UFC’s career wins mark.
The 39-year-old Cerrone retired in the cage after the bout. Cerrone beat Miller in their first meeting in 2014, but Cerrone is now 4-10 since 2016 with a seven-fight winless streak.
Veteran flyweight Jessica Eye announced her retirement after losing a decision to Maycee Barber. Eye, who turns 36 this month, fought for the 125-pound title in 2019, but has now lost five of six.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Fidel Aragon has been arrested by police and accused of breaking into Rudy’s BBQ in May. Police say they were called to the restaurant after a food delivery driver reported a broken window.
When they arrived, they say they found Aragon, who told them he was security for Rudy’s and they were in his “checkpoint.” He then admitted to breaking in, telling officers he was thirsty.
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Police say Aragon then became aggressive, threatening officers. When he was arrested, officers found meth in his bag. Aragon failed to show up for this court date in that case and a warrant was issued.
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Dream use balanced attack to roll past Storm
Cheyenne Parker's game-high 21 points led five players in double figures as the Atlanta Dream scored a key victory Sunday with a 90-76 stomping of the Seattle Storm at College Park, Ga.
In improving to 10-11 on the year, Atlanta also got 16 points from rookie Rhyne Howard, plus 13 off the bench from Aari McDonald and AD Durr. Tiffany Hayes contributed 10 points for the Dream, which shot 47.1 percent from the field and dominated the boards 44-30.
Breanna Stewart had 19 points for Seattle (13-8) but made just 5 of 14 shots. The Storm made only 34.9 percent of their field goals and were 9 of 32 (28.1 percent) from 3-point range.
It was Atlanta's first victory over a team with a winning record this season and it was one-sided in the second half. The Dream owned a 24-point lead on two occasions in the fourth quarter. Seattle had a 10-2 spurt over the game's final 2:29 to close the final margin.
Storm point guard Sue Bird, who is retiring at the end of the season, scored six points on 2-of-7 shooting in her final trip to Atlanta.
Atlanta wasted little time putting its stamp on this game. It established an 18-8 lead just over 4 1/2 minutes into the game when Hayes drove for a layup, and extended the margin to 32-18 after one quarter, hitting 13 of 17 shots from the field.
The advantage reached 41-25 when Hayes drove the lane for a bucket with 5:43 left in the first half before Seattle made its one meaningful run. It finished the half with an 11-2 spurt, Stewart's two foul shots with 25.2 seconds remaining pulling the Storm within 46-41 at intermission.
But the Dream owned the third period, regaining a double-figure lead with 3:11 on the clock when Parker hit two foul shots. The margin grew to 72-54 when McDonald converted a short floater with 3.8 seconds left.
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 3, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
355 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Young
and northwestern Stephens Counties through 415 PM CDT...
At 352 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Woodson, or 13 miles northwest of Breckenridge, moving
north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Crystal Falls.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3296 9909 3296 9895 3318 9895 3315 9871
3286 9884 3284 9910
TIME...MOT...LOC 2052Z 174DEG 15KT 3290 9906
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 3, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
438 PM CDT Sun Jul 3 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern
Childress and east central Hall Counties through 500 PM CDT...
At 437 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Childress, moving northwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...West Texas Mesonet. At 430 PM CDT, the West Texas Mesonet
near Childress measured a wind gust of 53 mph.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Childress and Estelline.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Blowing dust may temporarily reduce visibility.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Lubbock Texas.
LAT...LON 3450 10012 3434 10023 3442 10045 3470 10044
TIME...MOT...LOC 2137Z 121DEG 21KT 3447 10026
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Bulls and guard Goran Dragic have agreed to a one-year, $2.9 million contract, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Sunday.
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because free-agent deals can’t be announced until Wednesday. The Athletic first reported the agreement.
The 36-year-old Dragic has averaged 13.7 points and shot 36.2% on 3-pointers over 14 seasons with Phoenix, Houston, Miami, Toronto and Brooklyn. From Slovenia, he made an All-Star team with the Heat during the 2017-18 season and helped them advance to the 2020 NBA finals.
Dragic averaged 7.5 points while shooting 25.4% from beyond the arc last season for Toronto and Brooklyn. Though the Bulls ranked fourth in the NBA in 3-point accuracy, they were last in attempts.
The Bulls took a big step by winning 46 games with DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine leading the way and posting their best record in seven years. They settled their biggest offseason issue when they agreed to a five-year max contract with LaVine last week. | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/AP-source-Goran-Dragic-Bulls-agree-on-1-year-17282613.php | 2022-07-03T22:45:04Z | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/AP-source-Goran-Dragic-Bulls-agree-on-1-year-17282613.php | false |
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin announced at a memorial on Sunday where Williams was remembered for his courage, humility and selflessness.
“He never quit giving back,” said Manchin. That included raising money for gold star families — immediate family members of fallen service members — with an annual motorcycle ride.
“It's raised hundreds of thousands of dollars," Manchin said. He joked that "It’s not going to be stopping, because Woody would come after me in a heartbeat."
Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, said he will miss Williams’ phone calls, noting how Williams would always give him directions and to-do lists.
“I’ll miss him telling me how I’m supposed to vote. And when I didn’t, how I made a mistake,” Manchin said.
Williams, who died on Wednesday at 98, was a legend in his native West Virginia for his heroics under fire over several crucial hours at the Battle of Iwo Jima. As a young Marine corporal, Williams went ahead of his unit in February 1945 and eliminated a series of Japanese machine gun positions. Facing small-arms fire, Williams fought for four hours, repeatedly returning to prepare demolition charges and obtain flamethrowers.
Later that year, the 22-year-old Williams received the Medal of Honor from President Harry Truman. The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest award for military valor.
Gen. David H. Berger, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, said at the memorial that Williams always took exception to the notion that he accomplished that feat alone. He always acknowledged the other men on his team, some of whom never returned home.
“Woody may be the most genuine person I ever met,” Berger said, noting his unique combination of humility and humor. “He could make you laugh. He could make you care. That was his gift.”
Williams remained in the Marines after the war, serving a total of 20 years, before working for the Veterans Administration for 33 years as a veterans service representative. In 2018, the Huntington VA medical center was renamed in his honor, and the Navy commissioned a mobile base sea vessel in his name in 2020.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Cheyenne Parker had 21 points and nine rebounds, Rhyne Howard scored 16 points and the Atlanta Dream never trailed Sunday in their 90-76 win over the Seattle Storm.
Aari McDonald and AD Durr added 13 points apiece for Atlanta (10-11) and Tiffany Hayes scored 10 points. Durr made 4 of 5 from the field and 3 of 3 from 3-point range.
Hayes made a layup to cap an 8-0 spurt that gave the Dream an 18-8 lead midway through the first quarter and McDonald and Hayes scored back-to-back driving layups to give Atlanta a 15-point lead with 5:35 left in the second, but the Storm scored 19 of the next 26 points to trim their deficit to 48-44 when Jewell Loyd hit a 3-pointer about 2 minutes into the third quarter. Seattle went scoreless for 3-plus minutes and the Dream scored 16 points in the final 4 minutes of the period to lead 72-54 going into the fourth.
Breanna Stewart, the only Storm player to score in double figures, finished with 19 points on 5-of-14 shooting. Tina Charles, who signed with the team on June 28, made 1 of 6 from the field and finished with two points, two rebounds and two turnovers.
The 2012 WNBA MVP, and the league's leading scorer (23.4 per game) last season, has 15 points on 7-of-21 shooting in three games with Seattle since Charles and the Phoenix Mercury mutually agreed to part ways after just 18 games together.
The Dream outrebounded Seattle (13-8) 44-30 — including a 9-2 advantage on the offensive glass.
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- Business to continue to operate as LINA Korea
- New logo emphasizes mutual respect and flexibility
HONG KONG, July 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Life today announced that Jee Eun (Geannie) Cho has been appointed Country President of the company's life insurance operations in Korea that were recently acquired from Cigna. The business will continue to operate as LINA Korea. Ms. Cho, who has led the Cigna business as Chief Executive Officer since 2020, will continue to have executive operating responsibility for LINA Korea.
On July 1, Chubb, the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer, completed its acquisition of the life and non-life insurance companies that house the personal accident, supplemental health and life insurance business of Cigna in six Asia-Pacific markets, including Korea. The addition of this consumer-focused business advances Chubb's strategy to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, a long-term growth area for the company, and adds to an already sizable accident and health (A&H) business while expanding the company's Asia-based life insurance presence.
Ms. Cho will report to Bryce Johns, Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and President of Chubb Life. The appointment is effective immediately.
"Geannie has been in leadership roles at LINA Korea since 2011, including serving as CEO for the last two years," said Mr. Johns. "We're extremely pleased she will continue to lead this business, which she has been building and managing for a decade. Geannie knows the business, the market and the exceptional team at LINA. She has the experience and track record to lead this important business as we focus on delivering even greater value to our customers, agents and brokers, and business partners. We look forward to working with our new colleagues at LINA Korea."
In conjunction with the closing of the acquisition, LINA Korea has also adopted a new corporate identity that aligns with the Chubb brand. The new LINA Korea logo, like Chubb's, can be expressed with nine different colors. These colors reflect the diversity of our people, the vibrance of our business and the customers we serve, the energy of our culture, and our respect for different ways of thinking. By adopting multiple colors, employees can also more freely express themselves.
To celebrate this new beginning, LINA Korea, which is headquartered in Jongno-gu, will hold an evening lighting ceremony on July 4th.
"For 35 years, LINA has been a reliable and stable presence in the Korea life insurance market. Becoming a part of the Chubb family will make us even stronger," said Ms. Cho. "Together, we will continue to offer the best insurance service to our customers, opportunities for our employees, and innovation that sets us apart."
Ms. Cho has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. Prior to serving as CEO of CIGNA Korea, she was Chief Operating Officer and Vice President, Operations. Earlier in her career, Ms. Cho was Assistant Vice President at Sun Life Financial and a manager at MetLife. Ms. Cho holds an MBA degree from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, a Master's degree from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, and a BS degree from Seoul National University.
About LINA Korea
LINA Korea, the first foreign life insurance company in Korea, was established in 1987 with the corporate mission to help the people we serve improve their health, well-being and peace of mind. With innovation and trust as our core values, we endeavor to provide service that is more than just an insurance policy. Today, LINA Korea ranks among the top insurers for consumer protection and financial soundness. We are continuing our story of success and innovation in the Korean market by launching GI product, dental and silver cancer plans for the first time in Korea and adopting telesales.
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com
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DETROIT (AP) — Edward Olivares and Emmanuel Rivera homered in a three-run second inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat Detroit 7-4 on Sunday to take two of three from the Tigers.
Tarik Skubal (5-7) lost his fifth straight start, allowing five runs, five hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings. He has a 9.00 ERA during the skid, raising his season ERA to 4.06.
“The command and mechanics — it feels like sometimes I'm fighting myself and I feel like I'm doing that right now,” Skubal said. “I've just got to be better about not doing that.”
Detroit pitchers tied a season high with eight walks, including two with the bases loaded.
“We walked eight, hit another and walked two runs in,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. “We didn't do the job. That's the big issue.”
José Cuas (2-0) relieved Brady Singer with the bases loaded and a 5-2 lead with two outs in the fifth and retired Javier Báez on a lineout that right fielder Whit Merrifield got with a sliding catch.
“Brady had some of the best stuff we've seen from him,” Royals manager Mike Matheny said. “But he had to wait 30 minutes while we were hitting in the top of the fifth and he lost his rhythm. Obviously, you want big innings, but he couldn't get his stuff back, which was a shame the way he had been going.”
Scott Barlow pitched a perfect ninth for his 12th save in 14 chances.
Spencer Torkelson hit his fifth home run of the season for the Tigers, his first since May 20, and rookie Kody Clemens, a son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, hit his second.
Detroit has lost 14 of its last 20 games and at 30-47 is one game ahead of last-place Kansas City (29-48) in the AL Central.
Tigers catcher Tucker Barnhart threw out Nicky Lopez trying to steal second base in the second inning, and Skubal picked off Whit Merrfield at first base in the third.
Singer gave up two runs and six hits and matched his career high with nine strikeouts, also against the Chicago White Sox on May 17.
Detroit built a 3-0 lead when Olivares homered leading off the second and Rivera hit a two-run drive.
“I was able to drive it," Olivares said.
Andrew Benintendi's RBI double in the fifth chased Skubal, and Wily Peralta loaded the bases with a walk to Bobby Witt Jr., then walked Olivares on four pitches.
Jason Foley walked Michael A. Taylor with the bases loaded in the seventh. Clemens homered against Dylan Coleman in the bottom half and Victor Reyes added a sacrifice fly.
Lopez added an RBI single in the ninth.
WIPED OUT
Riley Greene twice appeared to steal second base in the third inning. The first was wiped out by an interference call on Reyes, whose bat came in front of Cam Gallagher on its follow-through, the second when a video review reversed the initial safe call by second base umpire Mark Carlson.
UP NEXT
Royals: RHP Jonathan Heasley (1-4, 5.20) starts Monday's series opener at Houston.
Tigers: RHP Garrett Hill is expected to make his major league debut in the opener of Monday's day-night doubleheader against visiting Cleveland and RHP Alex Faedo (1-4, 4.84) is to pitch the second game. RHP Zach Plesac (2-5, 3.86) is to start the opener for the Guardians.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Cheyenne Parker had 21 points and nine rebounds, Rhyne Howard scored 16 points and the Atlanta Dream never trailed Sunday in their 90-76 win over the Seattle Storm.
Aari McDonald and AD Durr added 13 points apiece for Atlanta (10-11) and Tiffany Hayes scored 10 points. Durr made 4 of 5 from the field and 3 of 3 from 3-point range.
Hayes made a layup to cap an 8-0 spurt that gave the Dream an 18-8 lead midway through the first quarter and McDonald and Hayes scored back-to-back driving layups to give Atlanta a 15-point lead with 5:35 left in the second, but the Storm scored 19 of the next 26 points to trim their deficit to 48-44 when Jewell Loyd hit a 3-pointer about 2 minutes into the third quarter. Seattle went scoreless for 3-plus minutes and the Dream scored 16 points in the final 4 minutes of the period to lead 72-54 going into the fourth.
Breanna Stewart, the only Storm player to score in double figures, finished with 19 points on 5-of-14 shooting. Tina Charles, who signed with the team on June 28, made 1 of 6 from the field and finished with two points, two rebounds and two turnovers.
The 2012 WNBA MVP, and the league's leading scorer (23.4 per game) last season, has 15 points on 7-of-21 shooting in three games with Seattle since Charles and the Phoenix Mercury mutually agreed to part ways after just 18 games together.
The Dream outrebounded Seattle (13-8) 44-30 — including a 9-2 advantage on the offensive glass.
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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 3, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
235 PM PDT Sun Jul 3 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central
Stevens County through 300 PM PDT...
At 235 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 19
miles north of Colville, or 66 miles northwest of Priest River,
moving north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Marble and Pierre Lake Campground.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4900 11785 4876 11784 4873 11810 4894 11818
4901 11794
TIME...MOT...LOC 2135Z 167DEG 10KT 4882 11800
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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SALT LAKE CITY — Trevelin Queen's basketball journey is an example of relentlessness and perseverance.
It's a journey that includes attending two high schools — being ineligible to play at one — having zero scholarship offers, attending three junior colleges, living in a car, and going undrafted.
Yet, Queen has always found ways to weather through obstacles even when it would have been easy to give up.
"It's all part of the process," said the 25-year-old, who, on Friday, signed a two-year contract with the 76ers that is partially guaranteed for $300,000 next season.
"Some people don't get to where they have to get until 30 years old," he added. "Some people get it by 18. But for me, I'm into it for longevity. You know what I mean? I want to play 15 more years of the game.
"So for me, I'm not satisfied with a two-year deal or nothing like that. I'm more satisfied with being remembered for what I did."
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But the 6-foot-6, 190-pound guard will definitely be remembered for what he's overcome.
Right now, he's recognized as the 2022 NBA G League MVP while playing for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Houston Rockets' G League affiliate. The Glen Burnie, Md., native was also the G Finals MVP, averaging 34.0 points and 8.0 rebounds as the Vipers swept the Delaware Blue Coats in the best-of-three series.
A Rockets two-way player last season, Queen averaged 4.3 points and 1.6 rebounds in 10 NBA appearances.
Now, he's looking to display his skills as a Sixer. Queen didn't participate in Saturday's Sixers summer-league team scrimmages at the University of Utah because he arrived in Salt Lake City from Philadelphia that morning.
However, he's one of the headliners on the team that will participate in this week's Salt Lake City Summer League before traveling to Las Vegas for the NBA2K23 Summer league. And he'll try to earn a rotation spot on the Sixers' 15-man roster this upcoming season.
For motivation, he can look at what he's overcome.
"I never got discouraged," he said of his journey. "I knew it was bigger than me. I knew I had to keep going. If I quit, I'm not just letting myself down, I'm letting my family down and everybody who invested in me. So for me, it's always been bigger than me."
Things looked promising during Queen's sophomore season at North County High School in Maryland. He was moved up to the varsity for the final playoff game.
Queen then moved to Florida during his junior year. However, he was ruled ineligible to play due to transferring rules. Queen returned to North County for his senior season. The problem was that the Knights had a new coach and Queen played in only nine games. As a result, he had zero scholarship offers.
Determined to continue his career, Queen intended to play for a former AAU coach at Prince George's Community College. However, he was forced to redshirt after missing the deadline for his financial-aid paperwork.
So Queen transferred to the College of Martin in California for the 2016-17 season. He excelled there on the court, averaging 21.3 points and 7.9 rebounds in 14 games as a freshman.
But the living arrangements were bad. Fifteen teammates were housed in a two-bedroom apartment in what Queen said felt like retirement community.
The players were kicked out of the apartment for being too noisy. With no other option, Queen and three teammates ended up sleeping in a 1982 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Royale in the streets of North Oakland.
"I lost my grandmother at that time, too," he said. "We couldn't afford for me to get back and see the funeral. I didn't get to see her and say goodbyes or nothing like that. So that was the toughest time. I was about to give up everything."
But he remembered what his grandmother told him about being able "to do all things through Christ and strength in me."
He experienced instant success with the Broncos, scoring 40 points in his first game. He went on to average 26 points and 7.3 rebounds during his sophomore season.
Queen was supposed to play basketball at Western Kentucky following his stint at NMMI. However, he later decommitted from a program that was already over the scholarship limit and he accepted an offer to play at New Mexico State.
As a senior, Queen was named second-team All-WAC and regarded as one of the conference's best defenders.
After going undrafted in 2020, he signed with the Rockets on Nov. 12, 2020. The team waived him on Dec. 18, 2020 and Queen went on to play for the Vipers.
On Sept. 29, 2021, he signed a partially guaranteed training-camp deal with the Los Angeles Lakers before being waived a month later. Queen rejoined the Vipers and signed a two-way contract with the Rockets on Dec 18.
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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 3, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
242 PM PDT Sun Jul 3 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM PDT
FOR EAST CENTRAL STEVENS AND SOUTHERN PEND OREILLE COUNTIES...
At 242 PM PDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 11 miles northeast of Chewelah to 23 miles southeast
of Colville to 10 miles northwest of Newport, moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Cusick, Chewelah Peak, Usk, Bead Lake Campground, Dalkena and 49
Degrees North.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR CENTRAL STEVENS COUNTY WILL
EXPIRE AT 245 PM PDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small
hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
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Which office outlet extender is best?
Outlets in an office space rarely have enough spots to plug in every device you need to use daily. Computers, monitors, printers, scanners, copiers and more are common, requiring consistent power for maximized productivity. Whether used in a traditional office setting or a home office, outlet extenders can make it easier to power all of the most critical devices.
If you are looking for an extender and power strip with smart device capabilities, the top choice is the Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300. It has multiple outlets and USB ports that can all be controlled individually, unlike most strips that have only on and off states.
What to know before you buy an office outlet extender
What kind of extender do you need?
Some extender cables help connect you to an outlet that is too far away. Some power strips moderately extend the range of your outlet, in addition to expanding the number of devices that you can plug into that power source. These will often have surge-protection features, which can help ensure the electrical safety of an office or home office.
How many outlets do you need?
Sometimes the distance to the outlet is the primary issue, and you need an extension cord with reach. Other times, you will need a power strip for many devices to use a single outlet. Depending on your office setup, consider how many outlets you will need to use before buying an extender. Power strips generally have between four and a dozen outlets. It varies greatly, and you do not need a longer power strip on the end of your outlet extension cord than needed.
Is the outlet behind a desk?
If your outlet is in an awkward spot, you may need an extender adapter so that you can plug in other cables at different angles. Combining an adapter plugged into the outlet with a power strip to set up all the necessary electronics can be a convenient solution to that problem.
What to look for in a quality office outlet extender
Safety
The best outlet extension cables and devices have surge protection to protect all the plugged electronics. Surge protection is critical because it can prevent damage to property from power surges or any electrical supply issues. Worst case scenario, you may need to replace an outlet extender device, but that is preferable to replacing all the office equipment plugged into one.
Length
There is no optimal length and reach of an extension cord or power strip because it depends on the office space layout. Some outlets are too far away from where they need to be for them to be useful, but some do not need a long extension cable taking up unnecessary space. Measure the length you need before you buy any devices for your office space.
Ports
The number and type of ports are important. Note if your devices require two or three-pronged outlets. Also, consider if devices need to be plugged directly into a USB port to charge. There are lots of outlet extender products that have dedicated USB ports. The best number of ports is the number you need plus one or two extra, if you need to temporarily plug in another device or charge a mobile phone with the outlet.
How much you can expect to spend on an office outlet extender
You can find simple extenders and power for less than $30. If you need a particularly long extender cable or additional features, it could cost $30-$50 for indoor outlet extension gear.
Office outlet extender FAQ
Do outlet extenders need smart technology?
A. Tons of outlet extension cables and devices that do not use smart technology at all. Unless you want the extra quality of life features or there is a specific reason you need an extender to be a smart device, it is not needed. You can save money by opting for a simple electrical extension cord or a power strip that fits in your office space.
How many devices can you plug into one power strip?
A. It depends on the energy required to power your devices, not just the number of outlets available. For your safety, be careful to avoid plugging in too many devices into one outlet. Check how much power an outlet can safely provide before adding more devices to the same power source. Depending on the outlet, you may be able to plug in all of your devices without the need to spread them out across more than one electrical outlet.
What’s the best office outlet extender to buy?
Top office outlet extender
Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip HS300
What you need to know: This is an excellent extender and power strip that features smart technology for convenience and safety.
What you’ll love: It has six separately controlled outlets and three dedicated USB ports. Users can cut down on energy consumption by using the companion app to monitor energy flow. The smart strip helps users to draw only the power needed and is a certified surge protector. You can use the app or a smart assistant like Alexa or Google Assistant to control the outlet.
What you should consider: Some users have had issues with the device rebooting or having trouble connecting to Wi-Fi to use smart control features.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top office outlet extender for the money
APC Surge Protector With USB Charging Ports
What you need to know: This affordable rotating power strip allows devices to plugin safely, even at odd angles.
What you’ll love: It comes in a few color options and wall mounts if needed. Each of the six outlets can rotate while maintaining a connection. It allows for easy management of multiple cables that need to connect from multiple different directions. A built-in LED indicator light informs users of the status of the device’s surge protection.
What you should consider: The LED light may have some issues with ground fault detection, but the extender is safe and affordable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
360 Electrical Habitat Braided Extension Cord
What you need to know: This outlet extender cable with a six-foot cord is especially sturdy and difficult to damage.
What you’ll love: The cord is braided and durable. It has three power outlets and two dedicated USB ports that support fast charging for tablets and smartphones. Because each outlet is on a different side of the sturdy cube, bulky or unusually shaped plugs are not an issue. The part that plugs into the outlet is low-profile and can fit if an outlet is hidden behind a desk or cabinet.
What you should consider: There are not that many outlets, so if you need to plug in a large number of devices to your outlet extender, you may need a power strip instead.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which mop for hardwood floors is best?
Hardwood floors give natural beauty and warmth to a room. To stay that way, they need regular sweeping and mopping. Mops have come a long way from the old days of a head full of strings on a long wooden handle. Mops pick up more dirt, crumbs, pet hair and debris than a broom or vacuum cleaner and don’t wear on your floor like a vacuum’s beater bar, either.
If you are looking for a steam mop that cleans and deodorizes pet messes equally well on hardwood and tile floors, check out the Hoover Complete Pet Steam Mop from Hoover, one of the most respected names in floor-care tools.
What to know before you buy a mop for hardwood floors
String mops are the oldest type of mop. Traditional mops have dozens of long, thick white cotton strings. They are best for soaking up spilled liquids, and not as effective for cleaning. Mops made with synthetic “strings” are better for scrubbing and cleaning. Another drawback of string mops is that they require the use of buckets and wringers.
Sponge mops have detachable heads for easier rinsing and replacement. Like all household sponges, they are highly absorbent. Because they are more durable than string or microfiber mops, they are good for using strong chemicals to clean tough areas.
Flat mops also have detachable heads that may be disposable or reusable. They are easy to use, get into corners nicely, and are a great solution for cleaning on a daily basis.
Strip mops are sponge- and synthetic-head mops with a wringer built into the handle. They are easy to use because they are built to squeeze themselves dry.
Spin mops allow you to squeeze out the water without touching the mop head or wringer. You dunk the mop head in the water and pump the handle up and down to activate the spinner mechanism, which works with centrifugal force, just like your salad spinner.
Spray mops are sponge or flat mops with a tank for cleaning fluids and a trigger or button to spray the cleaner on the floor right in front of the mop head.
Steam mops are mobile electrical appliances that look like slim, upright vacuum cleaners. They have refillable water tanks and a heating element to turn that water into steam.
Dust mops can be used to clean floors, walls, ceilings and more. The mop heads may be made of natural fabrics, synthetics or microfibers. They are used for dry cleanup of dust, dirt and pet hair, and are not meant to be used as wet mops.
What to look for in a quality mop for hardwood floors
Handles
A telescoping handle adjusts to the personal preferences of the user. It also allows you to shorten the handle to get into tight spots.
Buckets and wringers
You are all set if your mop comes with its own bucket and wringer, like a spin mop does. If not, choose one that is the right size for your mop heads.
Sprayer
A mop that includes a tank, spray head and trigger saves you from having to bend over to apply water and cleaning fluids. Look for easily detachable and refillable tanks with enough capacity that you can do all your mopping without having to reload.
How much you can expect to spend on a mop for hardwood floors
Inexpensive models cost less than $20. In the $20-$30 range, you will find sturdier, more heavy-duty mops. Hardwood-floor cleaning systems that include additional useful features and attachments tend to cost upwards of $30. Dozens of fancy models cost more than $500 each.
Mops for hardwood floors FAQ
How can I tell if my floor is real hardwood or just looks like it?
A. The quickest way is to check the grain patterns. Natural wood floors have random patterns, while synthetic wood floors repeat the “grain” over and over again.
Why do so many mops have dusting pads, too?
A. It is easier to wet-mop floors that have been swept or dusted first, and they get cleaner that way, too.
Can I use a mop to remove sticky residue from my hardwood floors?
A. Really hardened grime removes more easily if it is softened first. Wet your trouble spot with a cleaner and allow it to soak. Use a scrubber if you have one, and if that still doesn’t work, try steaming your trouble area.
What are the best mops for hardwood floors to buy?
Top mop for hardwood floors
What you need to know: This steam mop works equally well on hardwood and tile floors.
What you’ll love: This mop comes with 10 different tools that are designed to handle any situation. The steamer detaches to clean tough spots. This mop is perfect for homes with pets because it cleans and deodorizes their messes. This mop safely steams hardwood, sealed flooring, carpet, tile and grout. The two scrubbing pads are washable and reusable.
What you should consider: If the water canisters were larger, you would not need to fill them as often.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top mop for hardwood floors for the money
18-Inch Professional Microfiber Mop
What you need to know: This mop is designed for cleaning professionals, but makes cleaning easy and effective for everyone.
What you’ll love: Large microfiber dust pads take up dust, dirt and pet hair quickly from hard floors of all types. Premium microfiber wet-mop pads clean with only water, avoiding the need for harsh chemicals and cleansers. The sturdy stainless steel handle adjusts from 42 to 70 inches, and the mop head swivels 360 degrees for maneuvering around furniture.
What you should consider: Removing stubborn sticky spots is hard work using only water.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Bona Ultimate Hardwood Floor Care Kit
What you need to know: This kit is made to dust, clean and shine hardwood floors.
What you’ll love: This floor care kit comes with spray bottles of original-formula hardwood-floor cleaner and high-gloss hardwood floor polish. The microfiber dusting pads trap dirt, dust and pet hair. The cleaning pads are designed to break up, trap and absorb grime. The machine-washable pads can be laundered up to 500 times before needing replacement.
What you should consider: Some customers said this product does not effectively clean bamboo flooring.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which basic dog collar is best?
While there are many fancy options on the market, the main function of a collar is to keep your dog secure on its walks and hold its tags. Anything beyond these two functions is a bonus, but even among basic collars, there are a lot of options.
Whether you are shopping for a collar for the first time or are a longtime pet owner, the number of choices may be overwhelming. If you are looking for a good, basic dog collar, then the Max and Neo Nylon Reflective Dog Collar is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a basic dog collar
Purpose
Even with proper precautions, dogs sometimes manage to slip out of the yard or house. If your dog is wearing a collar with tags attached, it is easy for the person who finds your pet to contact you. The collar also alerts any shelters that your dog has an owner. PetMD recommends having your dog microchipped as a backup in case the collar comes off.
Many city ordinances require you to use a leash when walking your pet in a public space. However, if your dog likes to pull, it is better to attach the leash to a harness instead of a collar so your pet is not straining its neck.
Sizing
Using a flexible tape measure, measure the circumference of your dog’s neck at the spot the collar will sit. Dog collars usually come in a certain range of fit. For example, a collar may fit a neck circumference between 12 and 14 inches. If your dog’s neck measurement is 12, 13 or 14 inches, this is the proper size. When putting the collar on your dog, make sure the collar is secure but not tight. The common rule is that you should be able to fit two fingers between the dog’s neck and the collar.
What to look for in a quality basic dog collar
Style
There are many styles of dog collars, but the most basic is the flat style. This style features a band that is flat and rectangular when laid out. The flat band works well for almost any breed of dog, and you can find this style for a dog as large as a Great Dane or as small as a Chihuahua. They come in a variety of shapes, materials and patterns.
Material
Dog collars are made out of many different materials, including nylon, neoprene, faux leather and leather. Any of these options can make a good dog collar, but there are some differences. If you want a collar that handles water well, neoprene is the best option. This material is long-lasting while being comfortable for your dog. Leather or faux leather are attractive, stylish options. Nylon comes in a variety of patterns and is inexpensive but might not be the most durable material.
Fasteners
The two most common types of fasteners on dog collars are buckle and snap fasteners. A buckle fastener works exactly like the fastener on belts used for pants. This type can be more difficult to undo but is very durable. A snap fastener resembles the same kind of fasteners you find on a child’s safety seat on a grocery cart. These fasteners unlatch quickly and easily.
How much you can expect to spend on a basic dog collar
You can find small, nylon dog collars for as little as $5. If you want something more durable, such as neoprene or leather, expect to pay $15-$40 for neoprene and $30-$100 for leather.
Basic dog collar FAQ
When does your dog need to wear a collar?
A. Your dog should always have its collar on when it leaves the house, but wearing it inside is unnecessary unless you think your pet will dash outside when someone goes through the door. Your dog should not wear its collar when locked inside a crate as the collar can get caught on the sides.
How do you know your dog’s collar is comfortable?
A. The best way to ensure your dog’s collar is comfortable is by purchasing the correct size. Beyond that, keep an eye on your dog’s neck after getting it a new collar to ensure the fit or material is not causing any irritation.
What’s the best basic dog collar?
Top basic dog collar
Max and Neo Nylon Reflective Dog Collar
What you need to know: The reflective nylon material is durable and great for low-light visibility.
What you’ll love: This collar is tough yet comfortable. It comes in a wide variety of sizes and colors. The buckle has a locking tab that prevents accidental release.
What you should consider: The colors on this collar tend to bleed.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top basic dog collar for the money
Blueberry Pet Classic Nylon Adjustable Dog Collar
What you need to know: This collar is simple, affordable and long-lasting.
What you’ll love: The high-density webbing of the nylon fabric makes this collar durable. It comes in many different colors and the size is adjustable.
What you should consider: The adjustments on the collar can loosen when using a leash.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Chewy
Worth checking out
Carhartt Fully Adjustable Webbing Collar
What you need to know: This dog collar is reflective and durable.
What you’ll love: The nylon webbing with duck canvas weave stands up to all your pup’s adventures. The side-release buckle is half metal and half durable plastic. The reflective quality in the nylon helps with visibility at night.
What you should consider: This collar is not a good fit for small dogs.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Chewy
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Bezos tweeted on Saturday night: “Ouch. Inflation is far too important a problem for the White House to keep making statements like this. It’s either straight ahead misdirection or a deep misunderstanding of basic market dynamics.”
The White House took to Twitter again on Sunday to push back against Bezos, who owns The Washington Post. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the elevated prices are “not ‘basic market dynamics.’ It’s a market that is failing the American consumer.”
John Kirby, a senior National Security Council spokesman at the White House, said Biden has proposed measures, including at the Group of Seven summit, that could lower U.S. gasoline prices and has freed oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
“If everybody cooperates on this we can bring the price down by at least about a dollar a gallon,” Kirby said on “Fox News Sunday.”
Bezos has accused Biden of “misdirection” before. In May, he hit back on a tweet from the president saying inflation could be tamed by making corporations “pay their fair share.”
— Bloomberg News
Two killed and four wounded in shooting
A gunman killed two people and wounded four others, including three police officers, before taking his own life in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, police said Sunday.
Detective Matt Spillane of the Haltom City police said none of those wounded in the shooting Saturday evening have life-threatening injuries.
Spillane said the officers returned fire after being shot at while responding to a report of gunshots at a home about 6:45 p.m. One officer was hit in both legs, and the other two were shot in the arm.
A motive for the shooting was not immediately clear.
A woman was found dead inside a house and a man was found dead outside, Sgt. Rick Alexander said late Saturday. A woman who called 911 was wounded, he said.
The gunman died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The Dallas Morning News reported that he was found a couple of blocks away after a search. He had a “military-style rifle” and a handgun, Alexander said.
— Associated Press
World War II hero will lie in state at Capitol: Hershel W. "Woody" Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol, Sen. Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.) announced at a memorial Sunday where Williams was remembered for his courage, humility and selflessness. Williams, 98, died Wednesday. "One of Woody's last wishes was to lie in state at the US Capitol to represent all WWII Medal of Honor recipients," Manchin wrote on Twitter, adding that Williams will lie in state "in the coming weeks."
Missouri lawmaker quits after conviction: A Missouri legislator has resigned her seat after being convicted of falsely claiming she was giving patients stem cell treatments for covid-19. Rep. Tricia Derges, a Republican from Nixa, sent her resignation letter to the House speaker Friday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Sunday. She was convicted in June on 22 counts including wire fraud, illegal distribution of controlled substances and making false statements to investigators. Federal prosecutors said she claimed nearly $900,000 in federal funding for covid treatments that weren’t performed or had already been performed.
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HONG KONG, July 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Life today announced that Jack Chang has been appointed President of the company's life insurance operations in Taiwan that were recently acquired from Cigna. Mr. Chang is currently President of Chubb Life Taiwan. In his new role, Mr. Chang will have executive operating responsibility for Cigna Taiwan and will lead the integration, subject to regulatory approval, of the Chubb Life and Cigna Taiwan insurance operations in this market. During the integration period, Rose Huang, the current Chief Financial Officer of Chubb Life Taiwan, will serve as President of Chubb Life Taiwan. Upon completion of the integration, the combined business will operate under the Chubb Life brand in Taiwan.
On July 1, Chubb, the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer, completed its acquisition of the life and non-life insurance companies that house the personal accident, supplemental health and life insurance business of Cigna in six Asia-Pacific markets, including Taiwan. The addition of this consumer-focused business advances Chubb's strategy to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, a long-term growth area for the company, and adds to an already sizable accident and health (A&H) business while expanding the company's Asia-based life insurance presence.
Mr. Chang will report to Brad Bennett, Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Chief Operating Officer, Chubb Life. The appointment is effective immediately.
"Jack is an experienced industry executive with a deep understanding of the insurance market in Taiwan," said Mr. Bennett. "That experience, along with his proven track record as a leader and manager, positions him well in his new role integrating the Cigna and Chubb Life businesses and continuing to build Chubb's life insurance presence in this important market. I look forward to working with Jack and welcome all of our new colleagues from Cigna at this exciting moment for our business in Taiwan and across the region."
Mr. Chang has more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry in Taiwan. He joined the company in 2021 as President of Chubb Life Taiwan. Prior to joining Chubb, he was Chief Partnership Officer at AIA Taiwan. He has also served as General Manager at TCB Life, where he was responsible for the general management and strategic direction of the joint venture between TCB Holding and BNP Paribas Cardif.
About Chubb Life
Chubb Life is an international life insurer, primarily focused on Asia, that provides protection and savings-oriented life insurance products to individuals and groups. Chubb Life serves the needs of consumers through a variety of distribution channels, including primarily captive agents, but also through banks, retailers, brokers, independent agents and direct marketing. Chubb Life has operations in eight Asian markets — Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Myanmar, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam — as well as Latin America.
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 3, 2022
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 3, 2022
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...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN DENTON...
SOUTHEASTERN COOKE AND SOUTHWESTERN GRAYSON COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT
615 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits. Therefore the warning will be allowed to expire.
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SILVIS, Ill, (AP) — J.T. Poston completed a wire-to-wire victory Sunday in the John Deere Classic for his second PGA Tour title and a spot in the British Open.
Three strokes ahead entering the day at TPC Deere Run, Poston closed with a 2-under 69 for a three-stroke margin over fellow British Open qualifiers Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Emiliano Grillo.
“It is hard,” Poston said. “Wire-to-wire, having the lead for so long that it’s just hard not to think about that fine line all week. I tried to stick to the game plan.”
Poston finished at 21-under 263. He opened with rounds of 62, 65 and 67.
Bezuidenhout shot a 66, and Grillo had a 69.
“I just knew I needed a solid week,” Grillo said. “I just needed to play well and go up the rankings and have a job for next year. That was more important for me than going to the Open. Now I get both, so that’s pretty special.”
Christopher Gotterup, the former Rutgers player in the field on a sponsor exemption, had a 66 to tie for fourth at 17 under with Scott Stallings (70).
“Just more validation that I do belong out here,” Gotterup said. “And honestly, I didn’t have my greatest stuff this week. Hit it amazing, but just putted pretty poorly until coming down the stretch.”
Poston birdied the first three holes, bogeyed Nos. 5 and 6 and parred the next 10. He made a 4-footer for birdie on the par-5 17th and parred the 18th.
“I was just trying to breathe,” Poston said. “I was really. I think there were a lot of nerves, a lot more than the first few days. I was just battling through them. I think after today, after this week, I feel like knowing I can play with those nerves and I can still win, still shoot a solid score considering the pressure and trying to win out here.”
The 29-year-old player from Hickory, North Carolina, won a week after tying for second in Connecticut in the Travelers Championship. He also won the 2019 Wyndham Championship.
The British Open is July 14-17 at the Old Course at St. Andrews.
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — There’s an election roughly a month away. The August 2nd primary will decide who faces off in the November election for the Senate, House and a wide range of state lawmaker seats. Pima County is working to have a new way to vote ready for that August election.
Pima County will continue to use mail-in ballots but people who prefer in-person voting will need to learn a new system.
Instead of voting precincts tied to where they live, they’ll go to any of 129 voting centers spread through Pima County.
Workers will look them up in an electronic database, then print a ballot on the spot that has the right candidates for where they live.
Bill Beard was one of the test voters in Friday’s test and a previous test. He’s active in Republican politics, and served on Pima County’s election commission. He says at first the system showed him with the wrong party—and he has his doubts that it will be ready for the primary election August 2nd.
“They are not prepared. They have inadequate training for the staff. They have cut in half the number of locations from the 2018-2020 cycle where people will be able to show up and vote. Based on my real world experience two weeks in a row now they do not understand how to deal with problems that will inevitably occur on election day.”
Pima County Election Director Constance Hargrove says there have been some snags because the test database is from out of date voter rolls. But she’s confident the system and her staff will be ready to deliver a smooth and secure election.
“The company Tenex is all over the country, so they’re been used in elections all over the United States. The technology I’ve used before was secure. I’ve never had any issues with somebody hacking it or anything like that.”
Many of Friday’s test voters will be poll workers on election day. Some told us they like the new system. One said he was concerned about the security of electronic systems but after time with this system he’s more confident it’s secure.
RELATED: Voter registration deadline Tuesday, July 5
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Now we have a glimpse of just how massive that undertaking is.
In that time, the city of Phoenix has spent nearly $2 million on the probe, the city announced in an update on Thursday. City hall has turned over more than 1 million pages of documents to the DOJ for review.
Those costs include legal representation, outside consultants, a platform to manage the records, and the salaries of nine full-time employees who are working to answer the DOJ's requests.
A year and $1.9 million into the investigation, however, many questions remain unanswered. The city did not indicate whether the scope of the investigation has changed, or whether it is nearing a close. Dan Wilson, a city spokesperson, said those questions should go to the Department of Justice. The agency's public affairs bureau did not return calls from Phoenix New Times.
When the DOJ investigation launched on August 5, 2021, the Department of Justice outlined several areas of interest in its probe of the Phoenix police. It is what's called a "pattern or practice" investigation. This is not a criminal investigation but a wide-ranging civil review, looking for systemic misconduct.
In Phoenix, the Justice Department said, the probe would focus on five areas: Officers' use of excessive and deadly force, discriminatory policing practices, retaliation against protesters, and treatment of people who are disabled or homeless.
A website created by the city to provide updates on the probe sheds some light on how the DOJ is pursuing these questions. The agency, according to the city, has requested documents regarding police response to "First Amendment protected activities" as well as documents specifically related to the "ACAB gang" protest scandal, where protesters were charged with criminal gang activity.
If similar probes in other cities are any indication, the initial phase of the DOJ's investigation may be nearing an end. The investigative phase of the 2016 DOJ probe into the Chicago Police Department took around 13 months. The agency's 2015 investigation into the Baltimore Police Department lasted 15 months.
In Phoenix, the city has hired a high-profile attorney to guide them through an investigation: Michael Bromwich, a former federal prosecutor who once served as the inspector general for the DOJ. Attorneys with his firm, Steptoe & Johnson, charge up to $695 an hour. So far, the city has spent more than $57,000 on legal expenses.
The city also spent $121,752 on a compliance system to manage and provide the records procured by the Department of Justice, and another $1,354,283 on compensation costs for the nine full-time employees working on the probe. These employees in the Phoenix police department and law department were reassigned to work with the Department of Justice, Wilson said.
Asked about the city's budget for the remainder of the investigation, Wilson said, "Anticipating future cost is nearly impossible as it depends on the outcome of the investigation."
In May, Phoenix Police Chief Jeri Williams announced she would retire sometime this summer, amid ongoing scandals at the department. A replacement has not yet been announced, and Williams remains in the position, but the city has said the next chief will be selected specifically to lead the department through the DOJ probe.
Once the investigation is complete, the Department of Justice will likely release a report of its findings, as it has in other cities, and enter into a consent decree with the city of Phoenix — essentially a legal agreement stipulating changes the city must make to policing practices. This process can stretch on for years.
It can also prove expensive. In Chicago and Baltimore, the costs from the initial investigation totaled $25.7 million and $10.5 million, respectively. But in Baltimore, compliance with the consent decree cost far more; the police compliance unit had a $38.6 million budget this year, according to figures compiled by the city of Phoenix.
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JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WXIN) — Police have launched an investigation into an Indiana funeral home after more than 30 bodies, some of which were decomposing, were discovered inside.
According to a report by the Louisville Courier-Journal, police in Jeffersonville were called late at night Friday to the Lankford Funeral Home and Family Center. The newspaper reported the department worked into Saturday morning and ultimately located 31 bodies.
Maj. Isaac Parker said some of the bodies were “in the advanced stages of decomposition.” Some had been at the funeral home since March.
Additionally, officers said they found the post-cremation remains of 16 others.
Parker says the owner of the funeral home has been speaking with police.
The recovered bodies, the Courier-Journal reported, were taken by the Clark County Coroner’s Office which is working to identify the remains.
Anyone who had recently worked with the Lankford Funeral Home is being asked to reach out to the coroner’s office at (812) 285-6282. So far, no arrests have been reported.
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It was triple digits at Port St. Lucie, and we’re not talking about the temperature.
Jacob deGrom returned to the mound Sunday and pitched in a professional game for the first time in 361 days. In his first rehab assignment, a nightcap for the Single-A St. Lucie Mets, deGrom struck out five of the six batters he faced. The only batter that reached was hit by a pitch. The ace was done after 1.2 innings and 24 pitches.
DeGrom’s first pitch of the evening was a 100-mph fastball that went for a strike. That at-bat ended like most do when deGrom is looming 60 feet and six inches away from the batter’s box. He struck out his first two batters, and hit his third by a slider on the foot, before fanning his final hitter to strike out the side in the first inning.
The two-time Cy Young award winner was on a 25-pitch limit in his first rehab start of many before he returns to the Mets. He struck out his first two batters in the second inning before St. Lucie Mets manager Robbie Robinson popped out of the dugout to take him out. Robinson was booed by the Clover Park crowd, but deGrom only smiled at that reaction from fans. His first major hurdle was complete. But this is just the beginning.
DeGrom’s fastball topped out at 101 mph on the radar gun.
Mets manager Buck Showalter planned to watch deGrom’s outing on the way to the airport, and maybe even on the plane, as the team flew out to Cincinnati on Sunday evening following their 4-1 win over the Rangers. Showalter said the most important element he will take away from deGrom’s first start is his health.
“It’s a big step for Jake,” Showalter said.
DeGrom has been sidelined since spring training with a stress reaction on his right scapula. The Mets ace also missed the second half of last year with an elbow injury and has not pitched in a big-league game since July 7, 2021. He is expected to need around a month of rehab starts before he is stretched out enough to jump back into the Mets rotation alongside Max Scherzer, Taijuan Walker, Chris Bassitt, and Carlos Carrasco.
As of Sunday afternoon, it was unclear when deGrom’s next start will take place and whether he will try to stick to a normal five-day schedule. The Mets will likely give deGrom an extra day or two of rest in between rehab starts to make sure the right-hander does not have a setback. Up to this point, Showalter said deGrom has met every benchmark. The ace and his team will hope that good luck continues throughout the remainder of his rehab.
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Which baby mobile is best?
Babies spend a lot of time lying down on their backs, and they can get bored easily. A mobile is designed to keep your little one’s interest, and it can be soothing and entertaining. A good mobile not only keeps your baby content, but can be beneficial for their neurological development as well as motor skills as they reach out to touch the toys.
Mobiles come in different materials and accessories, so it can be difficult to decide which one is right for your baby. For a versatile musical mobile, consider the Tiny Love Meadow Days Soothe and Groove Mobile.
What to consider before you buy a baby mobile
Sleep vs. stimulate
It is a common misconception that mobiles are designed to put your baby to sleep. If sleep is the goal, a mobile is probably not your best option, as they are typically designed to cultivate mental stimulation rather than relaxation. Some mobiles do play soothing music, but the music will probably not be enough to calm your baby if the objects above them are still stimulating. If you do want to use the mobile for that purpose, consider moving it out of the baby’s sight when it is time for a nap.
Mobile object orientation
The cute objects hanging from your baby mobile won’t do any good if your baby can’t see them. When picking out a mobile, double-check which way the objects are facing. You want the objects on your mobile to face downward to the baby, not up or out toward the parents. So a mobile with cars may look cute, but your baby may only be seeing wheels, which isn’t nearly as fun as the colorful cars are meant to be.
Colorful vs. monochrome
Brightly colored mobiles are cheerful and fun, but they may not be the best for an infant’s development. Particularly in the first few weeks and months of life, babies cannot see a full range of colors. For this reason, some parents opt for a black-and-white mobile so that their little one can see the objects more clearly before they have full discernment of colors. For many children, a mobile is no longer as useful by the time they are old enough to see all the colors.
Portability
Most mobiles are designed to attach to the side of the crib. Often, a mobile will stay in place until the baby has outgrown them, but there are some mobiles that are designed to be more portable and have attachment options that allow you to clip them on the crib, the stroller or a car seat so you can keep your baby entertained everywhere you go. Some parents prefer a portable mobile to save money and get more use out of the mobile, while others prefer a stationary mobile so that no pieces go missing.
What to look for in a quality baby mobile
Material
Baby mobiles will usually have objects made from either cloth, plastic or wood.
- Cloth objects are nice and soft, so you don’t need to worry about your little one getting hurt. However, cloth can gather dust and bacteria and should be cleaned regularly.
- Plastic objects are not often as aesthetically appealing as cloth or wood, but they are a bit more sanitary, as they can be cleaned more easily than other materials. Plastic also tends to last a long time, allowing you to pass the mobile along to the next child or to family or friends.
- Wood objects are natural and beautiful, creating a soft aesthetic for your nursery. However, wood objects are typically less durable and may not have as much definition as other materials.
Manual vs. motorized
Some mobiles move only when touched, some are motorized and others have a wind-up function that requires manual winding. Some parents prefer motorized mobiles since they don’t require extra effort, while others prefer manual mobiles as it allows the baby to have more freedom with reaching towards the objects.
Music and lights
Music and lights are both fun extra features to entertain and stimulate your baby, but they can also be distracting, especially during nap time. Music can be soothing as well as entertaining, and lights can also double as a nightlight so you can check on your little one without having to turn the light on. If you opt for a mobile that does have music or lights, try to get one that has a remote so that you can control these features at a distance.
How much you can expect to spend on a baby mobile
Generally, you can expect to spend $8-$50 on a baby mobile. In the $8-$15 range, you’ll find static cloth or plastic mobiles that don’t have motors or batteries but may have a wind-up music box function. Between $15-$25, you’ll be looking at wooden mobiles and more mobiles with music or lights or motorized functions. High-end models with lights, music, remotes and motor functions are usually around $30-$50.
Baby mobile FAQ
How long will my baby use the mobile?
A. Most babies can start enjoying a mobile from a few days old. Throughout the first few weeks and months of life, a mobile can stimulate and entertain your child and help them develop their eyes and their brain. However, by the time your child is able to reach out and grab the objects, it can become dangerous as they can get tangled in the strings or choke on some of the objects. That stage is different for every child, but it usually happens between 4 and 6 months.
Can I keep the same mobile for my next child?
A. Yes! Mobiles don’t get a lot of use compared to other baby toys, so they make a perfect hand-me-down gift for the next baby in your life. As long as everything is still holding together, you can use the same mobile for years.
What’s the best baby mobile to buy?
Top baby mobile
Tiny Love Meadow Days Soothe and Groove Mobile
What you need to know: This versatile mobile has a variety of features that can adjust and grow with your baby.
What you’ll love: This feature-packed mobile is equipped with numerous colorful toys, battery-powered motion, large buttons and a music player with 18 different melodies. It comes with a nightlight and even converts into a standalone music box for when your child grows out of the mobile function.
What you should consider: It is pricier than others on our list. Some users report distracting clicking sounds made by the motor.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top baby mobile for the money
Manhattan Toy Wimmer-Ferguson Infant Stimulation Mobile
What you need to know: This simple and unique mobile is specially designed to be visually stimulating throughout different early development stages.
What you’ll love: This psychology-informed mobile features a collection of discs with black-and-white images on one side and colorful images on the other side, allowing you to change them out as your child develops their ability to differentiate color. You can also adjust the distance of the cards. Additionally, each card is marked for the typical age range that it is best suited for, taking out any guesswork.
What you should consider: It is not motorized and doesn’t have any sound features.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Carter’s Sea Collection Musical Mobile
What you need to know: This adorable sea-themed mobile is perfect for colorful and ocean-themed nurseries.
What you’ll love: Featuring five lovable, brightly colored sea creatures, this mobile is motorized, easy to put together, made from a trusted brand and softly plays lullaby music.
What you should consider: It’s a bit basic for the price range and it doesn’t fit with all themes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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SAN FRANCISCO and SUZHOU, China , July 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent") (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high quality medicines for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology and other major diseases, announced that the first patient with moderate-to-severe active ulcerative colitis has been successfully dosed in a Phase 2 clinical study (clinicaltrials.gov, NCT05377580) of its innovative recombinant anti-interleukin 23p19 subunit antibody injection (R & D code: IBI112) in China.
The study is a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, parallel, placebo-controlled Phase 2 clinical study, evaluating the efficacy and safety of IBI112 in the treatment of moderate-to-severe active ulcerative colitis. The primary objective of the study is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, pharmacokinetics and immunogenicity of IBI112 induction and maintenance therapy in Chinese patients with moderate-to-severe active ulcerative colitis. This is also the first Phase 2 clinical study of domestic innovative drugs targeting IL-23p19 for UC patients in China, which marks a significant milestone. Innovent will continue to leverage its fast execution capabilities in the clinical development and research and strive to provide better treatment options for UC patients.
Professor Minhu Chen from The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat Sen University, the principal investigator of the study, stated, "The pathogenesis of ulcerative colitis is complex, which is related to genetic, immune, environmental and other factors. Currently, the quality of life and mental health of patients with ulcerative colitis in China, especially those with refractory ulcerative colitis, are greatly affected, and new treatments are urgently needed. IBI112, a novel anti-IL-23p19 monoclonal antibody developed by innovative Chinese biopharmaceutical company, belongs to National Class 1 New Drug Category and has shown favorable safety and tolerability in Phase 1 clinical studys. We hope that IBI112 will be successful in the Phase 2 clinical study, and provide an alternative treatment option for Chinese patients with ulcerative colitis."
Dr. Qian Lei, Vice President of Clinical Development of Innovent, stated: "Ulcerative colitis is a kind of inflammatory bowel disease characterized by persistent and recurrent diarrhea, mucus pus and bloody stool, abdominal pain, and severe internal emergency. The number of patients has increased rapidly in the past 20 years. With the increase in incidence rate, ulcerative colitis has become a common digestive system disease in China. As a chronic inflammatory disease, in addition to the damage to physical health, it also seriously interferes with patients' daily life and has a huge negative impact on patients' psychological health. In recent years, a new generation of drugs targeting IL-23 has attracted special interests due to its excellent efficacy and favorable safety profile. IL-23 plays a key role in T cell-mediated response and is regarded as a pivotal initiator of immune-mediated diseases. IBI112 plays an anti-inflammatory role by blocking IL-23-mediated signaling pathway and has the potential to treat autoimmune diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis and psoriasis. Currently, there is no self-developed IL-23p19 inhibitors on the market in China. Results from the first-in-human Phase 1 clinical study of IBI112 has confirmed its favorable safety and tolerability profiles, and has preliminarily demonstrated its potential to serve a longer dosing interval and more patient-friendly treatment regimen. We are greatly encouraged that it can provide strong foundation for the subsequent clinical development. Based on this, we are confident in collaborating with our study sites to advance the clinical development of IBI112 in moderate to severe active ulcerative colitis as well as other indications to fulfill our mission of providing high-quality innovative biopharmaceutical products that are affordable to ordinary people."
About IBI112
IBI112 is a monoclonal antibody independently developed by Innovent, with proprietary intellectual property rights. This product specifically binds to IL-23p19 subunit, thereby preventing IL-23 from binding to cell surface receptors, resulting in the inhibition of IL-23 receptor-mediated signaling pathway. Preclinical data of IBI112 demonstrated that it has a clear target and well-elucidated mechanism of action, and significant anti-inflammatory effect. It has been verified to be safe and well tolerated in phase 1 clinical study. IBI112 may provide a more effective treatment option for patients with inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis and other autoimmune diseases.
About Ulcerative Colitis Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory disease characterized by mucosal inflammation of the colon and rectum, with typical symptoms such as recurrent diarrhea, mucus, pus and blood stool with abdominal pain, and urgency. UC is a serious threat to physical health and has an impact on daily life and mental health for patients. UC is common in Europe and North America. And in China, the prevalence rate has been increasing gradually in the past 20 years with a prevalence rate of 11.6/100000. UC is more common diagnosed in young and middle-aged people. The clinical treatment of UC is mainly medication and surgical treatment. Thiopurine is the most traditional immunosuppressant, however the incidence of adverse reactions is high. In terms of biologics, anti-TNF-α Monoclonal antibodies have problems such as loss of response caused by immunogenicity. In recent years, drugs targeting IL12 and IL 23 have shown advantages in efficacy and safety in the treatment of UC. At present, there is no self-developed IL-23p19 inhibitors for the treatment of ulcerative colitis in China, and there is still a huge unmet clinical need.
About Innovent
Inspired by the spirit of "Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action," Innovent's mission is to develop, manufacture and commercialize high-quality biopharmaceutical products that are affordable to ordinary people. Established in 2011, Innovent is committed to developing, manufacturing and commercializing high-quality innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic and other major diseases. On October 31, 2018, Innovent was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code: 01801.HK.
Since its inception, Innovent has developed a fully integrated multi-functional platform which includes R&D, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), clinical development and commercialization capabilities. Leveraging the platform, the company has built a robust pipeline of 32 valuable assets in the fields of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology and other major therapeutic areas, with 7 products approved for marketing in China – TYVYT® (sintilimab injection), BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection), HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) , Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor) and olverembatinib (BCR-ABL TKI) and Cyramza® (ramucirumab) , 3 asset under NMPA NDA review, 3 assets in Phase 3 or pivotal clinical trials, and an additional 19 molecules in clinical studies.
Innovent has built an international team with advanced talent in high-end biological drug development and commercialization, including many global experts. The company has also entered into strategic collaborations with Eli Lilly and Company, Adimab, Incyte, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hanmi and other international partners. Innovent strives to work with many collaborators to help advance China's biopharmaceutical industry, improve drug availability and enhance the quality of the patients' lives. For more information, please visit: www.innoventbio.com. and www.linkedin.com/company/innovent-biologics/.
Note:
Sintilimab is not an approved product in the United States.
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection), and SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection) are not approved products in the United States.
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection, Innovent)
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor, Incyte Corporation). Pemazyre® was discovered by Incyte Corporation and licensed to Innovent for development and commercialization in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
Cyramza® (ramucirumab), 1 asset under NMPA NDA review, 5 assets in Phase 3 or pivotal clinical trials, and an additional 19 molecules in clinical studies.
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These forward-looking statements are based on the existing beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates, projections and understandings of the management of Innovent with respect to future events at the time these statements are made. These statements are not a guarantee of future developments and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond Innovent's control and are difficult to predict. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of future changes or developments in our business, Innovent's competitive environment and political, economic, legal and social conditions.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Nolan Arenado sparked a record barrage of four straight home runs by St. Louis in the first inning, then hit a tiebreaking drive in the ninth that sent the Cardinals over the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 Saturday.
With two outs in the first, Arenado, Nolan Gorman, Juan Yepez and Dylan Carson homered off Kyle Gibson. It was the first time in major league history a team connected for four homers in a row in the first inning.
“It was really cool just being a part of that,” Arenado said. “It was almost surreal. You didn’t really believe it. Those moments are special. I’m very thankful for them.”
The Cardinals tied the MLB record for any inning with four in a row. It was the first time they had done it, and the 11th time overall in big league history.
“That was incredible,” Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said. “Guys took some good swings. They were on attack.”
The home crowd at Citizens Bank Park then gasped when Lars Nootbaar followed Carlson and made solid contact on a flyball that was caught in deep left field but well shy of the warning track to end the inning.
It was 6-all when Arenado led off the ninth by clearing the wall in left field off Seranthony Domínguez (4-2) for his 17th home run. Arenando hit for the cycle on Friday night in the Cardinals’ 5-3 defeat to the Phillies.
“I just got enough of it,” Arenado said. “We’re obviously excited to win the ballgame. That’s what’s most important.”
Yairo Muñoz hit a two-run double, Matt Vierling had a pair of RBIs and Odúbel Herrera had three hits for the Phillies.
“These guys kept battling,” Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson said. “Came back to tie twice. Just couldn’t seem to get the lead, but I’m awfully proud of the way they battled.”
Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley (4-1) pitched a scoreless eighth and ninth, striking out five of the seven batters he faced.
St. Louis put on a historic power display in the first.
After Gibson got the first two outs, Paul Goldschmidt singled before Arenado’s two-run shot to left field on a slider started the long ball onslaught.
Gorman followed by driving a 2-1 cutter into the seats in right field. Yepez fouled off a 1-2 pitch before clearing the fence in left field to mark the first time since Sept. 19, 2002, that the Cardinals hit three homers in a row.
Carson finished the amazing power display by connecting on a 1-0 sinker that hit the facing of the second deck in right field.
“A lot of fun, a lot of excitement,” Carson said. “That was cool, really exciting, and something that obviously will be remembered.”
The last team to homer in four consecutive at-bats was the Chicago White Sox, who did it on Aug. 16, 2020, against the Cardinals.
Gibson had allowed just nine homers in 80 1/3 innings entering Saturday.
The Cardinals upped the win/loss record of teams that have hit four consecutive homers in an inning to 7-4.
The Phillies got a pair of runs back in the second on Vierling’s sacrifice fly and Bryson Stott’s RBI single. They tied it in the third on another Vierling sacrifice fly and Muñoz’s two-run double.
All five runs were charged to Cardinals starter Matthew Liberatore.
St. Louis went ahead in the fifth. After Gibson loaded the bases with no outs, Corey Knebel came on and got the first two batters out before walking Nootbaar to give the Cardinals a 6-5 lead. Philadelphia tied it in the sixth on Nick Castellanos’ RBI single.
HICKS HEAT
Cardinals RHP Jordan Hicks threw 18 of 28 pitches over 100 mph while twice reaching 103.4 mph in 1 2/3 scoreless innings of relief.
Hicks was activated from the injured list before the game. He hadn’t pitched in the majors since May 24 before a forearm injury.
SCHWARBER SELECTED
Phillies OF Kyle Schwarber was named NL Player of the Month for June after batting .272 with 12 homers and 27 RBIs in 27 games. Schwarber went 0 for 5 with four strikeouts.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Cardinals: Gorman returned to the lineup after missing the last three games. He sat the first two of those due to a bruised left hand and the final one because of Friday night’s pitching matchup.
UP NEXT
Cardinals LHP Adam Wainwright (6-5, 3.07) opposes Philadelphia RHP Zack Wheeler (6-4, 2.89) on Sunday night when the teams conclude their three-game series.
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A look at what’s happening around the majors on Sunday:
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TROUT DROUGHT
Angels star Mike Trout has struck out in seven straight at-bats during a tough series in Houston.
Trout was 0 for 4 on Saturday after going 0 for 3 on Friday night against the Astros, fanning every time.
“Just losing my posture up there,” he said. “It makes my swing long. Just grinding through some stuff with the lower half. It’ll be all right.”
The three-time AL MVP is having another stellar season, with a .378 on-base average and .632 slugging percentage.
The AL West-leading Astros will try for a sweep when lefty Framber Valdez (8-3, 2.65 ERA) faces Angels left-hander José Suárez (1-2, 4.36).
JAKE’S TURN
Mets ace Jacob deGrom is set, at last, to pitch in a competitive game.
Sidelined by injuries since last July, the two-time Cy Young Award winner is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start for Class A St. Lucie against the Jupiter Hammerheads. He’s expected to throw about 25 pitches and two innings.
It will be the first game action since spring training for deGrom, slowed all year because of a stress reaction in his right scapula that caused inflammation.
The announcement Saturday by NL East-leading New York came nearly a year since deGrom’s last major league outing on July 7, 2021. He missed the second half of last season with right forearm tightness and a sprained elbow, then returned in spring training this year and made two Grapefruit League starts.
As he builds up arm strength and stamina, the 34-year-old deGrom will need several minor league rehab outings before he’s ready to rejoin New York’s rotation. So the likelihood is deGrom still won’t be back in the big leagues until at least late July, after the All-Star break.
Fellow ace Max Scherzer (5-1, 2.54 ERA) is scheduled to return from a strained left oblique muscle Tuesday night at Cincinnati. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, got hurt May 18 against St. Louis and recently made two rehab starts for Double-A Binghamton.
NOT RED HOT
The Reds have lost 10 straight home games after falling to Atlanta 4-1 at Great American Ball Park. They dropped a season-high 25 games under .500 at 26-51.
This is Cincinnati’s worst home skid since it lost the first 11 games at Riverfront Stadium in 1986. The Reds ended that drought by beating Atlanta 2-0 as player-manager Pete Rose got two hits.
The Reds have lost four in a row overall.
“There’s plenty of frustration, staff, players, myself,” manager David Bell said. “I know our players are doing everything in their power to try to turn this around. I’m looking long and hard at what I need to do to turn this around.”
Luis Castillo (3-4, 3.32 ERA) starts for the Reds against Charlie Morton (4-3, 4.73 ERA) in the series wrapup.
MIGGY’S MILESTONES
Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera is one hit away from matching Hall of Famer Craig Biggio for 25th place on the all-time list with 3,060.
Cabrera alos is two RBIs behind Manny Ramirez’s 1,831 for 18th place.
Cabrera can keep moving up the lists when Detroit plays the Royals at Comerica Park.
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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 3, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
348 PM PDT Sun Jul 3 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CHELAN, SOUTHWESTERN DOUGLAS AND WEST
CENTRAL GRANT COUNTIES...
At 348 PM PDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding on
Tarpiscan Road south of Rock Island. Portions of the road are washed
out from flood waters. Flash flooding will likely continue for the
next couple of hours.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Areas south of Rock Island.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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2 charged in death of missing woman found buried in barn
CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS/Gray News) - Two people have been charged with murder in the death of a woman found buried in a barn in Missouri.
On Friday, July 1, the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney filed charges on Lawrence Schanda and Teresa Baumgartner for first-degree murder, armed criminal action and tampering with physical evidence in a felony investigation in the death of Schanda’s niece, 20-year-old Jessi Wilfong.
Their bonds were set at $5 million cash only, KFVS reports.
48-year-old Schanda arrived in Jackson, Mississippi, on Friday afternoon from Reynolds County, where he was being held on unrelated charges. 59-year-old Baumgartner remains at the Cape Girardeau County Jail.
According to the Cape Girardeau County Sheriff’s Office, Wilfong’s body was found buried in a barn on property near Schanda and Baumgartner’s home.
Deputies said an autopsy on June 20 indicated Wilfong had been stabbed multiple times, and her manner of death was ruled a homicide.
According to court documents, Baumgartner is in a relationship with Wilfong’s uncle, Lawrence Schanda, and traveled with him to pick up Wilfong from Fredericktown and bring her back to their home in Millersville.
Wilfong was last seen at that home in the early morning hours of May 20.
She was reported missing May 25 by her mother.
According to the sheriff’s office, Schanda was interviewed on June 8 and admitted to having an argument with Wilfong shortly before she disappeared.
Officers say a witness told them on June 13 that they had a conversation with Baumgartner who told them that on the night Wilfong disappeared, Schanda badly beat Wilfong after an argument.
They said Baumgartner did not report that information to law enforcement despite multiple contacts with her. Baumgartner also did not report Wilfong as a missing person or acknowledge that she was missing until after law enforcement made contact with Baumgartner.
While serving a search warrant at Schanda and Baumgartner’s home in Millersville on June 15, investigators found carpet and carpet padding had been removed from the living room and hallway.
Investigators say another witness told them on June 17 that Baumgartner told them Wilfong had been murdered by Schanda inside the home and that Wilfong would be found on some property that Baumgartner and Schanda had considered buying.
The property was located about two miles from their home.
When they contacted the property owner, investigators said the owner told them Baumgartner and Schanda had been on the property on May 23 and spent an extended amount of time in and around the barn area on May 24.
The owner told investigators that on May 24 Schanda was sweating profusely, not wearing a shirt and had mud on his boots. The owner said Schanda gave him an envelope with $20,000 in cash and said it was a down payment to buy the property.
Schanda allegedly told the owner he and Baumgartner were cleaning out the barn area. Investigators say the owner did not approach the barn area.
On June 18, deputies went to the barn and found a “clearly disturbed area of ground inside the barn.” They also found shovels, a sleeveless men’s shirt and an auger.
While excavating the area, investigators found the remains of Jessi Wilfong. They said multiple knives, a pair of men’s boots, a carpet remnant and other items were buried with her.
Deputies say they were able to track the auger, a piece of equipment used to dig into the ground, back to an area business and say it was rented on May 24 by Baumgartner. They said a man matching Schanda’s description was with her when she rented it.
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Looks like Jack Keating’s Irish charm could be working in his favour, as he makes moves in the Love Island villa.
The 23-year-old Dubliner, who is the son of Boyzone star Ronan Keating, has been confirmed for this year’s Casa Amor.
Jack and five other boys joined the girls in Casa Amor on Friday night and on tonight’s show, the rugby player gets to know Gemma Owen.
As the pair cool off by the pool, Jack says: “My mum and my little sister are big into show jumping and everything like that. I know you’re big into it as well.”
Gemma says: “Oh ok, oh wow!” The 19-year-old then asks: “So your mum is a showjumper? So what does your dad do?”
Jack replies: “He’s a singer.”
Gemma, who is the daughter of footballer Michael Owen, asks: “A well-known singer?”
Jack answers: “Yeah he is, you know Ronan Keating? That’s the old man”
Noting how important her family is to her, Gemma asks: “So you’re really family orientated?” Jack agrees, saying: “I’m very family orientated. It would be something I’d definitely look for in a girl. I’ve got a big crazy family back home.”
Will Jack turn Gemma’s head, or will she stay loyal to fishmonger Luca Bish?
Jack, works in social media marketing, revealed he signed up for Love Island because he has “been single for a long time.”
He said: “I’ve really been missing that spark that I haven’t been getting on the dating scene, like I’ve been dating for a long time. And I just thought why not? Hopefully I’ll get a connection with somebody and see what happens.”
He believes he is still single because he hasn’t yet met “the right girl.”
The Dubliner hopes he’ll bring “a bit of energy” to the villa, as well as “a bit of Irish charm.”
Jack thinks he’s a good boyfriend because he has loyalties to the girl he is with.
“I’ve never cheated on anyone. I can be very compassionate, I’m not afraid to tell a girl how I feel – I wear my heart on my sleeve a lot of the time,” he said.
He doesn’t appear to be afraid to step on anyone’s toes, as he said, “I’m gonna have to potentially break up a couple maybe. It won’t be the most ideal thing, but I’ve got to do what’s best for me.”
Jack doesn’t have any specific “icks”, but is likely to steer away from someone with “trust issues”.
“I’m a very trustworthy person, so I hope that whoever I’m with as well would be the same,” he said.
Love Island continues tonight at 9pm on Virgin Media Two.
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Which hanafuda earrings are best?
Many fans of the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” anime series find themselves attracted to Tanjiro’s hanafuda earrings — but what are they exactly and what do they mean? You’ll be excited to learn there are several quality lookalikes available on the internet. Still, it doesn’t hurt to learn more about why Tanjiro wears them, what they symbolize and, of course, which pair is the best. The Tanjiro & Hanafuda Acrylic Cosplay Earrings are an excellent choice for costumes or everyday wear. They are light but sturdy, and they look great.
What to know before you buy hanafuda earrings
What is “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”?
“Demon Slayer” is a popular anime series based on the Weekly Shonen Jump manga of the same name. In “Demon Slayer,” we follow Tanjiro Kamado, a kind-hearted teenager who lost his family and whose sister was turned into a demon. To save his sister and avenge his family, Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps, a secret society that has waged war on demons for centuries. By learning the secret breathing techniques of the Demon Slayer Corps and using its unique Sun Steel weapons, Tanjiro can conquer the evil demons one by one and begin to help his sister become human again.
What are hanafuda earrings?
The hanafuda earrings are an important family heirloom in the Kamado family that have been passed down from generation to generation. In episode 19 of the “Demon Slayer” series, we learn the earrings are passed down through the family after teaching their sons the Hinokami Kagura breathing style. The design on the hanafuda earrings are meant to pay homage to Japanese playing cards, and the word “hanafuda” means “flower cards.”
What to look for in quality hanafuda earrings
Durability
Most hanafuda earrings you’ll find online are meant for cosplay, so quality may vary. The majority of them are acrylic, so they tend to be lightweight but often are sturdy. Still, some are sturdier than others.
It isn’t always the acrylic portion of the earring you have to be wary of; the portion of the earring that goes through your ear, the finding, needs to be sturdy as well.
Quality design
The hanafuda earrings Tanjiro wears in “Demon Slayer” have a signature style and design. If you’re interested in wearing hanafuda earrings that look just like Tanjiro’s, ensure the earrings’ design matches the color and style of the earrings from the show.
Get the style you want
If your ears aren’t pierced, get a quality pair of clip-on earrings. If your ears are pierced, there are numerous styles of hanafuda earrings you can get. There are hanafuda earrings in both hook and stud style.
How much you can expect to spend on hanafuda earrings
In general, a quality pair of hanafuda earrings tend to cost between $10-$18.
Hanafuda earrings FAQ
Is the design on both sides?
A. In most cases, the design is only present on one side, but some pairs have the design on both sides.
Will hanafuda earrings irritate your ears?
A. Different pairs are made of different materials, but the earrings are made of hypo-allergenic metal in most cases.
What are the best hanafuda earrings to buy?
Top hanafuda earrings
Tanjiro & Hanafuda Acrylic Cosplay Earrings
What you need to know: These high-quality hanafuda earrings are lightweight, comfortable and come in a variety of different styles.
What you’ll love: These earrings come in clip-on, hook or stud style. The acrylic is very light but they aren’t likely to break. Although the red portion of the earring is a bit darker than those in the show, the design is spot-on.
What you should consider: The earrings are slightly off-color and there are some instances of the earrings breaking after only a few months.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top hanafuda earrings for the money
Tanjiro Anime Cosplay Dangle Earrings
What you need to know: With this earring set, you get nine different designs for only around $10.
What you’ll love: With nine different pairs of earrings, you really get a lot of bang for your buck. The size and weight of the earrings is nearly perfect, although two pairs are longer than the others.
What you should consider: You may like some of the earrings in this set more than others.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Japanese Sun Ray Hypoallergenic Earrings
What you need to know: These handmade earrings are lightweight, beautifully designed and come in three styles.
What you’ll love: These earrings come in hoop, stud or screw-back style. The earrings are lightweight and you can see the design on both the front and back of the earrings.
What you should consider: These earrings are pricier than many of the others you can get online.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
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A large chunk of the glacier has broken loose in Italy's Alps near Trento
Photo : AP
An avalanche set off by the collapse of the largest glacier in the Italian Alps killed at least six people and injured eight others Sunday, an emergency services spokeswoman said.
The glacier collapsed on the mountain of Marmolada, the highest in the Italian Dolomites, near the hamlet of
Punta Rocca, on the route normally taken to reach its summit.
The disaster struck one day after a record-high temperature of 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit) was recorded at the glacier's summit.
"An avalanche of snow, ice and rock hit an access path at a time when there were several roped parties, some of whom were swept away," emergency services spokeswoman Michela Canova told AFP.
Six people had been confirmed dead and eight were injured, she added.
The search for survivors was halted later Sunday but will resume early on Monday.
Massimo Frezzotti, a science professor at Roma Tre University, told AFP the collapse was caused by unusually warm weather linked to global warming, with precipitation down 40-50 percent during a dry winter.
"The current conditions of the glacier correspond to mid-August, not early July," he said.
Two of the injured were taken to hospital in Belluno, another in a more serious condition was taken to Treviso and five to Trento.
"The total number of climbers involved is not yet known," said Canova.
She did not specify the nationalities of the victims, but Italian media reported that foreign nationals were among them.
Helicopters were scrambled to take part in the initial rescue operation and to monitor the situation from the air.
Rescuers in the nearby
Veneto region of northeast Italy said they had deployed all their Alpine teams, including sniffer dogs.
Italian Prime Minister
Mario Draghi expressed his "sincerest condolences" to the victims and their families on Twitter.
Further collapses feared
Images filmed from a refuge close to the incident show snow and rock hurtling down the mountain's slopes and causing a thunderous noise.
Other footage shot by tourists on their mobile phones showed the greyish avalanche sweep away everything in its path.
The mountain rescue team released images showing rescuers and helicopters at the scene to take victims from the valley to the village of Canazei.
Their task was made harder because the bodies were trapped under a layer of ice and rock.
A team of psychologists was on hand to support relatives of the victims. The Trento public prosecutor's office has opened an investigation to determine the causes of the tragedy.
Experts quoted by the Corriere della Sera daily said they feared further collapses of ice.
Glacier specialist
Renato Colucci told the Italian agency AGI that the phenomenon was "bound to repeat itself", because "for weeks the temperatures at altitude in the Alps have been well beyond normal values".
The recent warm temperatures had produced a large quantity of water from the melting glacier that accumulated at the bottom of the block of ice and caused it to collapse, he added.
The Marmolada glacier is the largest in the Dolomites mountain range, which is part of the Italian Alps and situated on the northern face of Marmolada.
The glacier, nicknamed "the queen of the Dolomites", feeds the Avisio river and overlooks
Lake Fedaia in the autonomous Italian province of Trento.
According to a March report by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), melting ice and snow is one of 10 major threats caused by global warming, disrupting ecosystems and infrastructure.
The IPCC has said glaciers in Scandinavia, central Europe and the Caucasus could lose between 60 and 80 percent of their mass by the end of the century.
The traditional way of life of people such as the Sami in Finland's Lapland, who raise reindeer, has already been affected.
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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 3, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Spokane WA
508 PM PDT Sun Jul 3 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Areas near the 25 Mile burn scar in Chelan County in north
central Washington.
* WHEN...Until 700 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 506 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.1 and 0.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ramona Park Campground, Grouse Mountain Campground and 25
Mile Creek State Park.
- This includes the 25 Mile burn scar. Move away from this
area, as it is susceptible to mud and debris flows from heavy
rainfall.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of
creeks, roads and normally dry arroyos is likely. The heavy rains
will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep
terrain, especially in and around these areas.
* WHERE...Portions of North Central and Northeast Washington,
including the following counties, in North Central Washington,
Okanogan. In Northeast Washington, Ferry.
- At 507 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
shortly in This also includes the Chuweah burnscar. Between
0.2 and 0.5 inches of rain has fallen.
Nespelem Community and Nespelem.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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SONDERBORG, Denmark — Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen overtook Wout van Aert and Peter Sagan at the finish line to win the third stage of the Tour de France in a photo finish while van Aert extended his overall lead Sunday.
Groenewegen got behind seven-time Tour sprint champion Sagan’s wheel when he was battling with van Aert, and found a gap to squeeze through and nudge his wheel over the line to win for the BikeExchange-Jayco team.
Groenewegen’s fifth Tour stage win came a day after Fabio Jakobsen’s first. Two years ago, Groenewegen was blamed for a heavy crash at the Tour of Poland that sent Jakobsen flying through roadside crash barriers. Jakobsen was put in an induced coma and needed five hours of surgery on his skull and face.
Sagan was angry with van Aert, muttering angrily and wagging his finger at him after they crossed the line because he found himself boxed to the right and close to the barriers.
But there was no contact and Sagan even appeared to lean on van Aert.
Stage 3: Holland's Dylan Groenewegen won the 113-mile leg in Denmark from Vejle to Sonderborg.
Overall leader: Wout van Aert
Monday: Rest day. Racing resumes Tuesday.
TV: 5 a.m. Tuesday, USA Network
Van Aert picked up a six-second bonus and is now seven seconds ahead of Yves Lampaert and 14 ahead of two-time defending champion Tadej Pogacar in the standings. Primoz Roglic, the 2020 Tour runner-up, is seventh overall and stayed nine seconds behind Pogacar.
The stage started in Vejle on the Jutland Peninsula and ended in Sonderborg in southern Denmark after 113 miles of flat racing. Groenewegen’s winning time was 4 hours, 11 minutes, 33 seconds.
Van Aert wore the leader’s yellow jersey for the Jumbo-Visma team after taking it for the first time Saturday.
Huge crowds packed the roadsides in sparkling sunshine as the Danish supporters wearing red and white turned out in force.
Proudly wearing the best climber’s polka-dot jersey he claimed Saturday, Danish rider Magnus Cort, who was in the early breakaway group Saturday, pulled away to take a solo lead for 80 miles before being caught with about 19 miles left.
Cort picked up more points over the three minor climbs — including the Hejlsminde Strand, the lowest of these at 125 feet above sea level — to keep the jersey until Tuesday. He held up three fingers to celebrate with his home fans and then waved to them after the pack swallowed him up.
Several riders fell on a cobblestone section with about six miles left but got back up to continue.
After a travel day Monday, the riders Tuesday will tackle five small climbs in France on the route from the coastal city of Dunkerque to Calais.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Hershel W. “Woody” Williams, the last remaining Medal of Honor recipient from World War II, will lie in honor at the U.S. Capitol, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Sunday.
A date and other details will be announced later, Pelosi and Schumer said in a joint statement.
“Woody Williams embodied the best of America: living a life of duty, honor and courage,” Pelosi said. Schumer said: “Woody Williams was an American hero who embodied the best of our country and the greatest generation.”
Williams, who died on Wednesday at 98, was a legend in his native West Virginia for his heroics under fire over several crucial hours at the battle for Iwo Jima. As a young Marine corporal, Williams went ahead of his unit in February 1945 and eliminated a series of Japanese machine gun positions. Facing small-arms fire, Williams fought for four hours, repeatedly returning to prepare demolition charges and obtain flamethrowers.
Later that year, the 22-year-old Williams received the Medal of Honor from President Harry Truman. The Medal of Honor is the nation’s highest award for military valor.
In remarks at a memorial Sunday in Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin said Williams “never quit giving back.” That included raising money for gold star families — immediate family members of fallen service members — with an annual motorcycle ride.
“It’s raised hundreds of thousands of dollars,” Manchin said. He joked that “it’s not going to be stopping, because Woody would come after me in a heartbeat.”
Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, said he will miss Williams’ phone calls, noting how Williams would always give him directions and to-do lists.
“I’ll miss him telling me how I’m supposed to vote. And when I didn’t, how I made a mistake,” Manchin said.
Gen. David H. Berger, commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, said at the memorial that Williams always took exception to the notion that he accomplished that feat alone. He always acknowledged the other men on his team, some of whom never returned home.
“Woody may be the most genuine person I ever met,” Berger said, noting his unique combination of humility and humor. “He could make you laugh. He could make you care. That was his gift.”
Williams remained in the Marines after the war, serving a total of 20 years, before working for the Veterans Administration for 33 years as a veterans service representative. In 2018, the Huntington VA medical center was renamed in his honor, and the Navy commissioned a mobile base sea vessel in his name in 2020.
“He left an indelible mark on our Marine Corps,” Berger said. “As long as there are Marines, his legacy will live on.”
Manchin announced during his remarks that Williams would lie in state at the Rotunda, but Pelosi and Schumer said he would lie in honor. The distinction, according to the Architect of the Capitol, which oversees the building, is that government officials and military officers lie in state while private citizens lie in honor. | https://www.wivb.com/news/wwii-medal-of-honor-recipient-to-lie-in-state-at-us-capitol/ | 2022-07-04T00:39:17Z | https://www.wivb.com/news/wwii-medal-of-honor-recipient-to-lie-in-state-at-us-capitol/ | false |
ROME, Metropolitan City of Rome — A large chunk of an Alpine glacier broke loose Sunday and roared down a mountain in Italy, sending ice, snow and rock slamming into hikers on a popular trail on the peak and killing at least six and injuring nine, authorities said, warning that the toll might climb.
A local Civil Protection official, Gianpaolo Bottacin, was quoted by the Italian news agency ANSA as providing the toll, but stressing that the situation was “evolving” and that there could be perhaps 15 people missing.
In late evening, the National Alpine and Cave Rescue Corps tweeted a phone number to call for family or friends in case of "failure to return from possible excursions” to the glacier.
Rescuers were checking license plates in the parking lot as part of checks to determine how many people might be unaccounted for, a process that could take hours, Corps spokesman Walter Milan told The Associated Press by telephone.
The glacier, in the Marmolada range, is the largest in the Dolomite mountains in northeastern Italy and people ski there in the winter. But the glacier has been rapidly melting away in recent years.
Experts at Italy’s state-run CNR research center, which has a polar sciences institute, says the glacier won't exist anymore in the next 25-30 years and much of its volume is already gone.
The Mediterranean basin, shared by southern Europe, the Middle East and northern Africa, has been identified by U.N. experts as a “climate change hot spot,” likely to suffer heat waves and water shortages, among other consequences.
"We saw dead (people) and enormous chunks of ice, rock,'' exhausted-looking rescuer Luigi Felicetti told Italian state TV.
Nationalities or ages of the dead weren't immediately available, Milan said.
Of the hospitalized survivors, two were in grave condition, authorities said.
The fast-moving avalanche "came down with a roar the could be heard at great distance,'' local online media site ildolomiti.it said.
Temporarily, the search by helicopter and dogs for any more victims or missing was halted for the night while rescuers evaluated the risk that more of the glacier could break off, Walter Cainelli, after conducting a rescue mission with a search dog, told state television.
Rescuers said blocks of ice were continuing to tumble down. In early evening, a light rain began to fall.
The SUEM dispatch service, which is based in the nearby Veneto region, said 18 people who were above the area where the ice struck would be evacuated by the Alpine rescue corps.
Some of those making the trek in the area where the avalanche barreled through were tied together by rope, according to local emergency services.
But Milan said some of the hikers might be able to get down by themselves, including by using the peak's cable car.
SUEM said the avalanche consisted of a “pouring down of snow, ice and rock.” The detached section is know as a serac, or pinnacle of ice.
Dubbed the “queen of the Dolomites,” Marmolada rises about 3,300 meters (about 11,000 feet) and is the highest of the 18 peaks in that eastern range of the Italian Alps, offering spectacular views of other Alpine peaks.
The Alpine rescue service said in a tweet that the segment broke off near Punta Rocca (Rock Point), “along the itinerary normally used to reach the peak.”
It wasn't immediately clear what caused the section of ice to break away and rush down the peak's slope. But the intense heat wave gripping Italy since late June loomed as a possible factor.
“The temperatures of these days clearly had influence” on the glacier's partial collapse, Maurizio Fugatti, the president of Trento Province, which borders Marmolada, told Sky TG24 news.
But Milan stressed that high heat, which soared unusually above 10 C (50 F) on Marmolada's peak in recent days, was only one possible factor in Sunday's tragedy.
“There are so many factors that could be involved,'' Milan said. Avalanches in general aren't predictable, he said, and heat's influence on a glacier “is even more impossible to predict.”
In separate comments to Italian state television, Milan called the recent temperatures “extreme heat” for the peak. “Clearly it's something abnormal.”
The injured were flown to several hospitals in the regions of Trentino-Alto Adige and Veneto, according to rescue services.
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White sox third. Josh Harrison singles to right field. Seby Zavala called out on strikes. Tim Anderson reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop, advances to 2nd. Josh Harrison to third. Throwing error by Donovan Walton. Andrew Vaughn strikes out swinging. Luis Robert singles to right field. Tim Anderson scores. Josh Harrison scores. Jose Abreu singles to shallow center field. Luis Robert to second. Gavin Sheets grounds out to first base to Brandon Belt.
2 runs, 3 hits, 1 error, 2 left on. White sox 2, Giants 0.
White sox fourth. Yoan Moncada lines out to deep center field to Austin Slater. Leury Garcia doubles to deep center field. Josh Harrison grounds out to shallow infield, Evan Longoria to Brandon Belt. Leury Garcia to third. Seby Zavala singles to right center field. Leury Garcia scores. Tim Anderson strikes out swinging.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 3, Giants 0.
White sox fifth. Andrew Vaughn singles to shallow center field. Luis Robert singles to left field. Andrew Vaughn to second. Jose Abreu singles to shortstop. Luis Robert to second. Andrew Vaughn to third. Gavin Sheets doubles to deep left field. Jose Abreu scores. Luis Robert scores. Andrew Vaughn scores. Yoan Moncada grounds out to shortstop, Donovan Walton to Brandon Belt. Leury Garcia grounds out to shallow infield, Sam Long to Brandon Belt. Josh Harrison walks. Seby Zavala strikes out swinging.
3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. White sox 6, Giants 0.
Giants sixth. Austin Slater singles to shallow center field. Joc Pederson doubles to deep right center field. Austin Slater scores. Evan Longoria pops out to shallow center field to Josh Harrison. Brandon Belt flies out to shallow left field to Leury Garcia. Wilmer Flores flies out to right field to Gavin Sheets.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 6, Giants 1.
White sox eighth. Leury Garcia singles to right field. Josh Harrison singles to right field. Leury Garcia to second. Seby Zavala doubles to left field. Josh Harrison to third. Leury Garcia scores. Tim Anderson walks. Andrew Vaughn singles to shallow center field. Tim Anderson to third. Seby Zavala scores. Josh Harrison scores. Luis Robert reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Andrew Vaughn out at second. Jose Abreu grounds out to shallow infield, Evan Longoria to Brandon Belt. Luis Robert to second. Tim Anderson scores. Adam Haseley pinch-hitting for AJ Pollock. Adam Haseley singles to shallow center field. Luis Robert scores. Yoan Moncada strikes out swinging.
5 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 11, Giants 1.
White sox ninth. Leury Garcia singles to left field. Josh Harrison walks. Leury Garcia to second. Seby Zavala doubles to deep left field. Josh Harrison to third. Leury Garcia scores. Jake Burger pinch-hitting for Tim Anderson. Jake Burger flies out to shallow center field to Mike Yastrzemski. Andrew Vaughn reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Seby Zavala out at third. Josh Harrison scores. Luis Robert pops out to shallow center field to Wilmer Flores.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. White sox 13, Giants 1.
Giants ninth. Evan Longoria strikes out swinging. Yermin Mercedes doubles to deep right center field. Wilmer Flores doubles to deep left field. Yermin Mercedes scores. Mike Yastrzemski doubles to deep right field. Wilmer Flores scores. Darin Ruf doubles to deep center field. Mike Yastrzemski scores. Donovan Walton strikes out swinging. Austin Wynns strikes out swinging.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lucas Giolito gave up just three hits in six innings to help the Chicago White Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 13-4 on Sunday and complete a three-game sweep.
The White Sox had a game of threes of sorts: Selby Zavala had three hits and three RBIs, Gavin Sheets drove in three and Leury García added three hits. Chicago is now 7-1 all-time at Oracle Park.
Joc Pederson had two hits, including an RBI double, for San Francisco, which began the day a season-high 8 ½ games out of first place. The Giants have lost 10 of 13.
Giolito's best start in more than a month enabled manager Tony La Russa to rest his weary bullpen that has been without closer Liam Hendriks since June 14. The right-hander fanned the Giants' first four batters (three swinging), walked Wilmer Flores with one out in the second, then struck out the next three.
Giolito pitched out of a two-out, two-on jam in the fourth, then set down the final three batters in the sixth after Pederson’s RBI double.
Chicago took a 2-0 lead when Luis Robert blooped a broken-bat single to right off Sean Hjelle (0-1) in the third.
Zavala’s RBI single in the fourth made it 3-0, and the White Sox loaded the bases to open the fifth. Sheets then lined a 2-2 pitch to left-center to clear the bases.
Hjelle, the Giants’ 6-foot-11 reliever who joins Jon Rauch as the tallest players in major league history, allowed eight hits and six runs — four of them earned — in two innings.
EXTRA BASES
Giants backup catcher Austin Wynns started the game behind the plate and ended it on the mound as a pitcher. Wynns threw 16 pitches and allowed two hits and two runs. … The White Sox also swept the Giants at Oracle Park in 2008. … San Francisco has scored nine runs in the last 39 innings.
GLOVE WORK
Third baseman Yoán Moncada made a twisting, falling grab of Brandon Belt’s high pop-up in the fourth inning. Second baseman Josh Harrison followed with an over-the-shoulder catch to rob Evan Longoria of a hit in the sixth.
A YEAR APART
The Giants fell to 40-37, a 10-game difference from 2021 when San Francisco bolted to a 50-27 start on its way to a franchise-record 107 wins.
ROSTER MOVES
The Giants optioned infielder Jason Vosler to Triple-A Sacramento and recalled Hjelle and C Yermín Mercedes.
TRAINER’S ROOM
White Sox: OF Adam Engel (right hamstring strain) and C Yasmani Grandal (back spasms) ran the bases before the game.
Giants: RHP Anthony DeSclafani will have right ankle surgery next week, likely ending his season. Manager Gabe Kapler is hopeful DeSclafani will return for the start of 2023. … IF Thairo Estrada was placed on the COVID-19 list with symptoms but has not tested positive.
UP NEXT
White Sox: RHP Johnny Cueto (2-4, 3.33 ERA) faces the Twins in the opener of a three-game series Monday in Chicago. Cueto is 3-0 lifetime against Minnesota with 21 strikeouts in 20 innings.
Giants: RHP Carlos Rodón (7-4, 2.62) goes against the Diamondbacks and former San Francisco ace Madison Bumgarner (3-8, 3.63) on Monday in Arizona.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike scored 22 points, Liz Cambage added 16 and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the New York Liberty 84-74 Sunday.
Chiney Ogwumike had 12 points and 10 rebounds, Katie Lou Samuelson also scored 12 points and Jordin Canada added 11 points and seven assists for the Sparks (9-11), who won consecutive games for the first time since the end of May.
Nneka Ogwumike made a layup midway through the third quarter to give the Sparks the lead for good at 53-52 and Chiney Ogwumike's jumper with 1:22 left in the period stretched the lead to 65-57. Crystal Dangerfield made a 3-pointer, Han Xu hit a hook shot and Marine Johannes followed with another 3 to trim the Liberty's deficit to 69-68 with 4:42 to play but Cambage made baskets to open and cap a 10-2 spurt that made it 79-70 with 2 minutes to go.
Johannes led the Liberty (8-12) with 17 points and Natasha Howard scored 13. Sabrina Ionescu had 15 points, nine rebounds and eight assists but made just 5 of 18 from the field — including 3 of 12 from 3-point range — and committed six turnovers.
Kristi Tolliver left the game in the opening minutes due to a calf injury and did not return for the Sparks.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodríguez homered on Frankie Montas’ first pitch and drove in both runs, Robbie Ray struck out a season-high 12 and the Seattle Mariners beat Oakland 2-1 on Sunday to deal the Athletics their 25th loss in 31 games.
Ray (7-6) combined with Andrés Muñoz and Paul Sewald on a four-hitter and to strike out 16 batters. The A’s are last in the major leagues with a .211 batting average and have the worst record in the big leagues at 26-55.
“Keep riding the Robbie Ray train is what we will continue to do because he’s really good and it’s fun to watch,” a smiling Seattle manager Scott Servais said.
Ray reached 1,400 strikeouts by fanning Ramón Laureano and Christian Bethancourt back-to-back in the third inning and reached double digits for the fourth time this season. It was the left-hander’s fifth straight quality start, helping the Mariners to their fifth win in six games and their 10th in the last 13.
He allowed a seventh-inning homer by Elvis Andrus on his 107th and final pitch, which stopped Ray’s 18-inning scoreless streak. The 2021 AL Cy Young Award winner added a two-seam fastball after he struggled early this season.
“That’s helped out a ton,” Ray said. “I think, for me, the two-seam has been a very crucial pitch. It’s not only been a good pitch, but it’s made my other pitches better, and I think that’s the biggest thing.”
Rodríguez’s home run on a sinker was the 12th first-pitch homer in Mariners history — nine were by Ichiro Suzuki. The rookie danced into the batters box in his second at-bat.
“If I was 21 and I was hitting .280, I’d be dancing in the batter’s box, too,” Servais said. “I have no idea what that feels like. I’m really happy for him and it rubs off on the rest of our team.”
Montas (3-9) left after the first with what manager Mark Kotsay said was tightness in the back of his right shoulder. He threw 13 pitches and his fastball averaged 93.8 mph, down from 96.2 mph coming in.
“So in that situation we are going to err on the side of caution,” Kotsay said. “We’ll just go day to day from here.”
Reliever Austin Pruitt retired 13 straight, striking out the side in the fourth and getting two more in the fifth. Dylan Moore singled with one out in the sixth and scored on Rodríguez’s double to the left-center gap for a 2-0 lead.
Pruitt struck out six in 4 1/3 innings.
“That was a big-league performance by Pruitt coming in there,” Kotsay said. "Right up until that last hitter with Rodríguez, he pretty much went right through that lineup and gave us a chance to stay in that game.”
Muñoz struck out three in the eighth and Sewald pitched a perfect ninth, throwing a called third strike past pinch-hitter Stephen Vogt for his ninth save in 11 chances.
“Muñoz has been just electric,” Servais said.
RAY’S RUN
Ray became the second pitcher in Mariners history to allow three or fewer runs with 40 or more strikeouts over a five-game span. He joined Hall of Famer Randy Johnson, who did it from May 28 to June 19, 1997. Ray struck out 40 and walked nine dating to June 12, a stretch of 33 2/3 innings. His ERA is 0.80 during that span.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Mariners: OF/DH Kyle Lewis (concussion) was expected to start a rehab assignment as early as Sunday. Manager Scott Servais said the 2020 AL Rookie of the Year’s stay at Triple-A Tacoma will probably be lengthy as he recovers from a pitch that glanced off his head and continues to rehab from knee surgery. Lewis went on the seven-day concussion list on May 29. Servais said Lewis will get plenty of outfield work while in Tacoma. He was limited to the designated hitter role previously this season. ... 1B Ty France (left elbow strain) could rejoin the team as early as next weekend. … C Tom Murphy has returned to the team following shoulder surgery and will rehab in Seattle for the remainder of the season, Servais said. France is on the 60-day IL and out for the year.
UP NEXT
Athletics: LHP Cole Irvin (2-6, 3.58 ERA) takes the mound as the A’s return to Oakland for a three-game series with Toronto on Monday. Irvin is still looking for his first win since returning from the IL on May 22. He is 0-5 in eight starts since.
Mariners: RHP Chris Flexen (4-8, 4.32) starts off the two-game series at San Diego on Monday. Flexen has eight starts of seven innings or more pitched while allowing one or fewer runs this season, second in the AL.
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By KRISTIE RIEKEN
AP Sports Writer
HOUSTON (AP) — Angels star Mike Trout finished 0 for 11 with nine strikeouts in a three-game series and Los Angeles hitters fanned 20 times overall Sunday as the Houston Astros won 4-2 for a sweep.
Rookie Jeremy Peña homered twice, capped by a two-run drive with two outs in the ninth inning off Ryan Tepera (1-2) to win it.
Trout struck out seven straight times in the first two games. In the finale, the three-time AL MVP reached base in his first at-bat on an error by Pena at shortstop before striking out looking in his next two plate appearances.
Trout popped out in his last at-bat to extend his skid to 0 for 14. He is having another strong season, batting .272 with 23 homers and 47 RBIs, despite his second long slump of the year — he was a career-worst 0 for 26 before ending that drought on June 6.
Trout was far from the only Angel to struggle at the plate as Houston starter Framber Valdez and three relievers tied the major league record for strikeouts in a nine-inning game. Twelve different Angels batters came to the plate and all of them struck out at least once.
Valdez struck out a career-high 13 in six innings, allowing two runs on three hits and five walks. Relievers Hector Neris and Rafael Montero each struck two in a scoreless inning and Ryan Pressly (2-2) fanned three in the ninth.
There had been several occasions where teams struck out 20, including performances by Max Scherzer, Roger Clemens and Kerry Wood. The Astros’ previous record was 18 in 1964 against Cincinnati.
Houston pitchers fanned 47 in the series against the Angels.
Peña had four hits. In the ninth, Jose Altuve singled with two outs and Peña followed with his 11th home run.
Peña hit a solo home run in the fourth off José Suárez.
Luis Rengifo homered in the Angels second. Shohei Ohtani hit an RBI single in the third.
Altuve had an RBI single in the fifth that made it 2-all.
Catching coach Bill Haselman was the Angels’ acting interim manager Sunday while Ray Montgomery, who has been the acting interim manager, and interim manager Phil Nevin served their suspensions for last week’s bench-clearing brawl with the Mariners. Haselman will also manage Tuesday’s game while Montgomery serves the second game of his suspension.
Sunday was the sixth game of Nevin’s 10-game suspension.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Astros: LHP Parker Mushinski (elbow discomfort) threw live batting practice Sunday. Manager Dusty Baker said he felt good after throwing 24 pitches, but they haven’t yet determined what the next step is for him.
ROSTER MOVES
The Angels selected the contract of 2B Michael Stefanic from Triple-A Salt Lake and designated INF/OF Tyler Wade for assignment. Stefanic went 0 for 3 with three strikeouts in his major league debut before being replaced by Andrew Velazquez in the bottom of the sixth inning.
UP NEXT
Astros: Houston opens a four-game series with Kansas City on Monday but has yet to announce their rotation for the series.
Angels: Los Angeles is off Monday before Noah Syndergaard (5-6, 3.86 ERA) opposes Sandy Alcántara (8-3, 1.96) in the opener of a three-game series at Miami.
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The Glen Allen community is mourning the loss of 17-year-old Julia Budzinski, a student at the school who died on July 2.
Julia was on the basketball and soccer teams at Glen Allen High School. Reginald Davenport, Glen Allen’s principal, announced her death in a tweet Saturday.
Julia’s father, Mark Budzinski, is the Toronto Blue Jays’ first base coach. The Blue Jays announced in a tweet that Budzinski would be taking time away from the team.
“The Budzinskis have been part of our Blue Jays family over the last four seasons,” said Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins. “This devastating loss is felt by our entire organization and we grieve alongside Bud and his family.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Lucas Giolito gave up just three hits in six innings to help the Chicago White Sox beat the San Francisco Giants 13-4 on Sunday and complete a three-game sweep.
The White Sox had a game of threes of sorts: Selby Zavala had three hits and three RBIs, Gavin Sheets drove in three and Leury García added three hits. Chicago is now 7-1 all-time at Oracle Park.
Joc Pederson had two hits, including an RBI double, for San Francisco, which began the day a season-high 8 ½ games out of first place. The Giants have lost 10 of 13.
Giolito’s best start in more than a month enabled manager Tony La Russa to rest his weary bullpen that has been without closer Liam Hendriks since June 14. The right-hander fanned the Giants’ first four batters (three swinging), walked Wilmer Flores with one out in the second, then struck out the next three.
Giolito pitched out of a two-out, two-on jam in the fourth, then set down the final three batters in the sixth after Pederson’s RBI double.
Chicago took a 2-0 lead when Luis Robert blooped a broken-bat single to right off Sean Hjelle (0-1) in the third.
Zavala’s RBI single in the fourth made it 3-0, and the White Sox loaded the bases to open the fifth. Sheets then lined a 2-2 pitch to left-center to clear the bases.
Hjelle, the Giants’ 6-foot-11 reliever who joins Jon Rauch as the tallest players in major league history, allowed eight hits and six runs — four of them earned — in two innings.
EXTRA BASES
Giants backup catcher Austin Wynns started the game behind the plate and ended it on the mound as a pitcher. Wynns threw 16 pitches and allowed two hits and two runs. … The White Sox also swept the Giants at Oracle Park in 2008. … San Francisco has scored nine runs in the last 39 innings.
GLOVE WORK
Third baseman Yoán Moncada made a twisting, falling grab of Brandon Belt’s high pop-up in the fourth inning. Second baseman Josh Harrison followed with an over-the-shoulder catch to rob Evan Longoria of a hit in the sixth.
A YEAR APART
The Giants fell to 40-37, a 10-game difference from 2021 when San Francisco bolted to a 50-27 start on its way to a franchise-record 107 wins.
ROSTER MOVES
The Giants optioned infielder Jason Vosler to Triple-A Sacramento and recalled Hjelle and C Yermín Mercedes.
TRAINER’S ROOM
White Sox: OF Adam Engel (right hamstring strain) and C Yasmani Grandal (back spasms) ran the bases before the game.
Giants: RHP Anthony DeSclafani will have right ankle surgery next week, likely ending his season. Manager Gabe Kapler is hopeful DeSclafani will return for the start of 2023. … IF Thairo Estrada was placed on the COVID-19 list with symptoms but has not tested positive.
UP NEXT
White Sox: RHP Johnny Cueto (2-4, 3.33 ERA) faces the Twins in the opener of a three-game series Monday in Chicago. Cueto is 3-0 lifetime against Minnesota with 21 strikeouts in 20 innings.
Giants: RHP Carlos Rodón (7-4, 2.62) goes against the Diamondbacks and former San Francisco ace Madison Bumgarner (3-8, 3.63) on Monday in Arizona. | https://wgntv.com/sports/white-sox/giolito-sharp-as-white-sox-complete-sweep-of-giants-13-4/ | 2022-07-04T01:18:36Z | https://wgntv.com/sports/white-sox/giolito-sharp-as-white-sox-complete-sweep-of-giants-13-4/ | false |
NEW YORK (AP) — Back in a game at last, Jacob deGrom was sharp.
The New York Mets ace struck out five of the six batters he faced and threw 18 of 24 pitches for strikes Sunday night in his first minor league rehabilitation start for Class A St. Lucie.
The only hiccup for deGrom against the Jupiter Hammerheads in Port St. Lucie, Florida, came when he hit a batter with a pitch.
As deGrom warmed up in the bullpen before the game, more than a dozen of the young St. Lucie players gathered behind him to watch his regimen.
It was the first competitive outing since spring training for deGrom, sidelined all season because of a stress reaction in his right scapula that caused inflammation. The two-time Cy Young Award winner also missed the second half of last season with right forearm tightness and a sprained elbow — he hasn’t pitched in the majors since July 7, 2021.
As he builds up arm strength and stamina, the 34-year-old right-hander will need several minor league rehab outings before he’s ready to rejoin New York’s rotation.
General manager Billy Eppler likened the process to a typical spring training progression, and manager Buck Showalter said deGrom won’t return until he’s stretched out enough that he could pitch five innings or more.
So the likelihood is deGrom won’t be back in the big leagues until at least late July, after the All-Star break.
Fellow ace Max Scherzer (5-1, 2.54 ERA) is scheduled to return from a strained left oblique muscle and start for the Mets on Tuesday night at Cincinnati. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, got hurt May 18 against St. Louis and recently made two rehab starts for Double-A Binghamton.
New York leads the NL East by 3 1/2 games over defending World Series champion Atlanta.
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A look at what’s happening around the majors on Sunday:
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TROUT DROUGHT
Angels star Mike Trout has struck out in seven straight at-bats during a tough series in Houston.
Trout was 0 for 4 on Saturday after going 0 for 3 on Friday night against the Astros, fanning every time.
“Just losing my posture up there,” he said. “It makes my swing long. Just grinding through some stuff with the lower half. It’ll be all right.”
The three-time AL MVP is having another stellar season, with a .378 on-base average and .632 slugging percentage.
The AL West-leading Astros will try for a sweep when lefty Framber Valdez (8-3, 2.65 ERA) faces Angels left-hander José Suárez (1-2, 4.36).
JAKE’S TURN
Mets ace Jacob deGrom is set, at last, to pitch in a competitive game.
Sidelined by injuries since last July, the two-time Cy Young Award winner is scheduled to make a minor league rehab start for Class A St. Lucie against the Jupiter Hammerheads. He’s expected to throw about 25 pitches and two innings.
It will be the first game action since spring training for deGrom, slowed all year because of a stress reaction in his right scapula that caused inflammation.
The announcement Saturday by NL East-leading New York came nearly a year since deGrom’s last major league outing on July 7, 2021. He missed the second half of last season with right forearm tightness and a sprained elbow, then returned in spring training this year and made two Grapefruit League starts.
As he builds up arm strength and stamina, the 34-year-old deGrom will need several minor league rehab outings before he’s ready to rejoin New York’s rotation. So the likelihood is deGrom still won’t be back in the big leagues until at least late July, after the All-Star break.
Fellow ace Max Scherzer (5-1, 2.54 ERA) is scheduled to return from a strained left oblique muscle Tuesday night at Cincinnati. Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, got hurt May 18 against St. Louis and recently made two rehab starts for Double-A Binghamton.
NOT RED HOT
The Reds have lost 10 straight home games after falling to Atlanta 4-1 at Great American Ball Park. They dropped a season-high 25 games under .500 at 26-51.
This is Cincinnati’s worst home skid since it lost the first 11 games at Riverfront Stadium in 1986. The Reds ended that drought by beating Atlanta 2-0 as player-manager Pete Rose got two hits.
The Reds have lost four in a row overall.
“There’s plenty of frustration, staff, players, myself,” manager David Bell said. “I know our players are doing everything in their power to try to turn this around. I’m looking long and hard at what I need to do to turn this around.”
Luis Castillo (3-4, 3.32 ERA) starts for the Reds against Charlie Morton (4-3, 4.73 ERA) in the series wrapup.
MIGGY’S MILESTONES
Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera is one hit away from matching Hall of Famer Craig Biggio for 25th place on the all-time list with 3,060.
Cabrera alos is two RBIs behind Manny Ramirez’s 1,831 for 18th place.
Cabrera can keep moving up the lists when Detroit plays the Royals at Comerica Park.
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Which Japanese book for adults is best?
If you are interested in learning a foreign language, Japanese is a great option not only for professional opportunities but also for the popularity of Japanese media, namely anime and manga. Everyone has their own reasons for learning a language, but Japanese hails from a land with a particularly rich history and culture.
Japanese is notoriously one of the hardest languages for native English speakers to learn. According to the US Department of State’s rankings, Japanese is listed as a category five language, alongside Arabic, Chinese and Korean, which means that it would take a native English speaker 2,200 class hours of study in order to reach fluency. However, don’t let this discourage you. While Japanese may be a harder language to study, it is ultimately a very rewarding language that will unlock many doors for you in the future.
Due to the difficulty of the Japanese language, it’s very important to find a resource that works for you. “Read Real Japanese: Short Stories by Contemporary Writers” is the best Japanese book for adults and an excellent pick of contemporary Japanese short stories that is sure to boost your reading skills and comprehension.
What to know before you buy a Japanese book for adults
Japanese Language Proficiency Test levels
Much like the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) levels that we use for English and other European languages, Japanese has its own set of levels that learners can use to better orient themselves in their Japanese learning journey. The Japanese Language Proficiency Test, or JLPT, is divided into five levels, with the beginner level being N5 and the most advanced level being N1. The “N” next to the level stands for the “new Nihongo,” as the current framework used by the JLPT is a new model that has five levels instead of four.
As a beginner, you should look for books that are marketed as being N5. Since there are only five levels, the difference between the levels can be vast, especially between N4 and N3. If you have previous experience learning Japanese, you may want to test your level for free online before spending money on a book.
Books in Japanese vs. Japanese textbooks
With your JLPT level in hand, it’s time to start looking for books. If you are a more advanced learner, or at least at the N3 level, you can go ahead and start immersing yourself in Japanese content and books that were written with native speakers in mind. However, if you are still at the N5 or N4 level, consider looking for a book that offers a more guided approach to the language.
There is a slew of great Japanese textbooks for various JLPT levels that you can buy online, such as the Genki series. If you are an absolute beginner to Japanese, consider purchasing a textbook to help you establish a base of grammar and vocabulary.
What you need to know before you start reading in Japanese
One of the most challenging parts of learning Japanese is actually learning to read and write. Japanese uses three writing systems: kanji, or Chinese characters, hiragana and kana. Before you start studying Japanese, it’s best to learn hiragana and katakana, the simplest of the three scripts. You will ultimately learn kanji through exposure as you read, but there are also textbooks that are designed to help you familiarize yourself with kanji.
The good news is that it’s easy to avoid kanji as a beginner since most N5 texts do not use kanji. However, do not take this as a sign that you don’t need to learn kanji because, at the end of the day, it is an all-important aspect of the Japanese language.
What to look for in a quality Japanese book for adults
Accompanying audio
As a learner of Japanese, you won’t have any trouble finding things to listen to in Japanese. However, it’s also important that any book you buy has accompanying audio that goes with the texts. This is good not only for improving your listening skills but also your pronunciation and speaking skills.
Built-in dictionary or index
In order to avoid having to flip back and forth between your book and a separate dictionary every time you come across an unknown word, it’s best to find a book with a built-in dictionary. This is very helpful since the book will most likely define the word in the context in which it’s actually used.
Help with kanji
Any good Japanese learning resource will offer some guidance with learning kanji. If you notice that a Japanese book doesn’t use kanji or either relies heavily on romaji or the Roman alphabet, you should refrain from using it.
How much you can expect to spend on a Japanese book for adults
Japanese books for adults can range from $20-$45, depending on the book.
Japanese books for adults FAQ
Is it OK to read Japanese in romaji?
A. Yes and no. If you are an absolute beginner, romaji can be a useful tool to help you learn words phonetically. However, it can start to hinder your pronunciation and comprehension if you rely on it past the N5 level.
Can I learn Japanese just through reading?
A. No. As with learning any language, it’s very important that you incorporate all four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) into your study routine.
What’s the best Japanese book for adults to buy?
Top Japanese book for adults
Read Real Japanese: Short Stories by Contemporary Writers
What you need to know: This book contains several short stories written by contemporary Japanese authors and is perfect for N4 learners.
What you’ll love: The book is bilingual but does not force English on you. It offers vocabulary lists, a dictionary and accompanying audio.
What you should consider: This book is too difficult for absolute beginners and has some more advanced kanji in it that appear without furigana.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Japanese book for adults for the money
Japanese Short Stories for Beginners
What you need to know: This fun and engaging book is full of good language learning advice and helps make the writing systems of Japanese more accessible. It’s great for N5-N4 learners.
What you’ll love: The stories are interesting and each story comes with vocabulary and comprehension questions.
What you should consider: There is no audio.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Read Real Japanese Essays: Contemporary Writings by Popular Authors
What you need to know: This book of essays written in Japanese is great for N3-N2 learners but is made accessible to N4 learners, thanks to the bilingual approach of the book.
What you’ll love: If fiction isn’t your thing, these essays are sure to please. This book includes vocabulary lists, a built-in dictionary and accompanying audio.
What you should consider: Each person has their own tastes, but some of the essays in this book might not make for the most exciting or insightful read.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which high-waisted jeans are best?
High-waisted jeans made their debut in the 1960s and rose to popularity in the 1970s. They have reappeared as a trend every 10 years or so. There’s a good reason for this. High-rise jeans are flattering because they conceal and cinch in your stomach. They’re also very stylish, especially when paired with a bodysuit, crop top or even a crisp T-shirt.
The Style & Co Tummy-Control Slim-Leg Jeans are a bestseller that feature a figure-flattering tummy control panel. They smooth out imperfections and define your waist. The slim-leg fit allows you to dress them up or down according to the occasion. These jeans look great with every type of shoe, from flats to high heels.
What to know before you buy high-waisted jeans
Tops you’ll wear with the jeans
One benefit of jeans is their versatility. They’re relatively easy to dress up or dress down, depending on the top and shoes you wear with them. A T-shirt and jeans is a classic look that feels fresh and youthful. These T-shirts for women are all stylish options to complement your high-waisted jeans.
Get your measurements
You may have noticed many designers size jeans differently from other types of clothing. They use the waistband as the point of reference. This is the reason why it’s important to measure your waist before you begin shopping for high-waisted jeans. Wrap a flexible measuring tape around the smallest part of your waist. Take the number you get and round down to the nearest whole number. This is your accurate jeans size.
Style
While experimenting with new styles and colors is fun, playing it safe with jeans is recommended. It’s notoriously difficult to find the right fit in jeans. So if you’ve been lucky enough to find a cut and style that’s flattering on you, try to stick with it. In addition, keep in mind that dark colors slenderize your legs and light colors draw attention to them.
What to look for in quality high-waisted jeans
Fit
Much like other jean styles, high-waisted jeans are available in a large variety of fits, ranging from relaxed to skintight. Fits include the following:
- Skinny/slim cut
- Bootcut
- Wide leg
- Ankle
- Straight leg
- Curvy
- Tapered
- Regular
Denim wash
You can find high-waisted jeans in several different types of washes including dark wash, medium wash, stone wash and acid wash. You’re no longer limited to blue, white or black.
Zipper vs. button closure
The great zipper versus button closure debate has carried on for decades. People tend to favor one over the other. There’s no right or wrong answer. Basically, a button closure creates a look that’s a bit bulkier. It also takes a little longer to open and close the pants. That said, buttons have a classic style that many diehard jeans fans prefer. A zipper closure gives jeans a sleeker look in the front and tends to be faster to operate.
How much you can expect to spend on high-waisted jeans
You could find yourself paying upward of $100 for a pair you find at a department store. That said, well-made high-waisted jeans are available for less. They usually start around $60 and go up in price from there. The good news is, a high-quality pair of jeans that fits well can last for years.
High-waisted jeans FAQ
What are high-waisted jeans?
A. Also referred to as high-rise, high-waisted jeans are designed to hit at or above the navel. Typically, they sit 3 inches or higher above the belly button. High-waisted jeans first rose to prominence in the 1970s and have cycled in and out of popularity since that period of time. They’re usually viewed as the polar opposite of low-rise jeans, which sit low on the waist and expose the navel.
How do you wear high-waisted jeans?
A. Jeans with a high-rise waist look best with tops that are tucked in, but this isn’t a hard-and-fast rule. You certainly can wear them with an untucked top, with the caveat that the high waist is concealed. They also look great worn with a crop top or bodysuit. When it comes to shoes, high heels complement high-rise jeans. However, they pair well with flats, too.
What are the best high-waisted jeans to buy?
Top high-waisted jeans
Style & Co Tummy-Control Slim-Leg Jeans
What you need to know: A tummy control panel slims your midsection in front and the skinny leg cut creates a streamlined profile.
What you’ll love: You won’t have to worry about these jeans creating a muffin top. These jeans make your waistline look trim. You can dress the slim-leg cut up or down by wearing it with everything from a T-shirt to a nice blouse. The zipper closure helps preserve the sleek aesthetic. Choose from three different washes: one in black and two in blue.
What you should consider: A too-tight fit was the issue most frequently cited by the small number of unhappy buyers.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
Top high-waisted jeans for the money
Gloria Vanderbilt Women’s Amanda Jean Pant
What you need to know: Available in 14 colors, regular and petite sizes, these high-quality jeans might become one of your wardrobe staples.
What you’ll love: Constructed of a cotton and elastane blend fabric, these jeans have the perfect amount of stretch to let you move and keep you comfortable. The slightly tapered silhouette has a bit of shape without feeling restrictive. It strikes a nice balance of fitted and forgiving. While the high-rise waist is on-trend, the style of the jeans is classic enough to look good years from now. Since these jeans are sold in petite sizes as well as regular sizes, you won’t have to get them hemmed if you’re on the shorter side.
What you should consider: A smattering of buyers reported the sizing was inaccurate on some colors and true to size on others.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
Worth checking out
Calvin Klein Jeans Skinny High-Rise Jeans
What you need to know: Featuring a skinny fit throughout and a hemline that hits just above the ankles, these designer jeans have a retro feel updated with modern style.
What you’ll love: You’ll feel chic in these sleek pants thanks to the slim fit in the hips, thighs and legs. The high-waisted cut will conceal imperfections. It looks great worn with a tucked-in flowy top, bodysuit or crop top. The dark-blue wash, dubbed Late Night, is a versatile shade that complements nearly any color. Spandex provides stretch to make these jeans comfortable for all-day wear.
What you should consider: At least a couple of buyers said they had to go up one size because their regular size was too small.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
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Which TP-Link mesh Wi-Fi system is best?
Mesh Wi-Fi systems can be a more flexible and adaptable alternative to a standard Wi-Fi router. The system comprises multiple nodes placed or mounted in crucial spots around a building to create a singular, giant Wi-Fi network accessible from anywhere within range.
If you want a mesh system that adapts to your home and covers up to 5,500 square feet of space, the TP-Link Deco Tri Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 (X68) is the top choice. The AI learning system and convenient companion app make it easy to set up and easily adaptable to various building layouts.
What to know before you buy a TP-Link mesh Wi-Fi system
Is a mesh system right for you?
TP-Link makes solid mesh Wi-Fi systems, but the mesh format of building a Wi-Fi network will not work best for everyone. For example, if you play online video games, the faster possible speeds of a direct connection to a wireless router will be preferable. Whether you use a wireless connection or an ethernet cable, regular routers will be the best option if speed is the concern. However, a mesh system can be a better option for getting reliable Wi-Fi coverage over a larger area.
What size is your home?
Most TP-Link mesh systems are capable of providing reliable coverage for over 5,000 square feet of space. Using more nodes can help cover a larger area or ensure that walls and other obstructions do not hinder the signal. Depending on your home’s size, you may not need many nodes to create a stable wireless network. Before buying anything, do some measurements and plan out the best spots for mesh Wi-Fi system nodes.
Will a mesh system clash with decor?
There are few options for style for a mesh system, so consider that you will need spots for multiple nodes that can have reliable connections to outlets. Most of the nodes are not designed to stand out too much, but unlike a singular wireless router, multiple devices need to be in both a central location and have constant power to function. Depending on your home’s layout, this might feel a little limiting.
What to look for in a quality TP-Link mesh Wi-Fi system
Ports
The best mesh systems have nodes with multiple ethernet ports to connect important devices like computers or gaming systems directly to the home network. A wired connection will be more stable than a wireless one, so this can be very helpful for maintaining your internet connection on key devices.
Parental control
Mesh Wi-Fi systems can have built-in parental controls that make it easier to manage Wi-Fi access across many devices simultaneously. Instead of implementing parental controls on each device, parents can keep kids safe by managing the single mesh Wi-Fi network.
Security
TP-Link is pretty reliable, but it is important to be aware of the security of your mesh Wi-Fi. Not all mesh systems have the same level of security. The best options have a reliable track record for system security, so do your research before you buy. Mesh Wi-Fi systems that are very low-priced may have problems with security updates that can compromise online user safety.
How much you can expect to spend on a TP-Link mesh Wi-Fi system
For under $200, you can find simple mesh Wi-Fi systems that provide a solid connection to a few devices. If you have a huge space to cover with your network or many devices that need to connect, expect to pay over $200 for a mesh system.
TP-Link mesh Wi-Fi system FAQ
How is a mesh system different from a router with extenders?
A. A wireless router serves as a primary Wi-Fi network, and devices that act as signal extenders or boosters usually require creating a second network for devices to connect. For substantial buildings, it can be better to use a regular wireless router and separate extenders for separate floors, individual apartments and the like. A mesh system serves as the router with a singular Wi-Fi network distributed throughout an apartment or a home. This can make a mesh system a lot easier to set up and manage than multiple separate devices.
How many mesh system nodes do you need?
A. It depends on the amount of space you want the Wi-Fi network to cover. For a space less than 4,500 square feet, you should not need more than two or three nodes. You could get more nodes for a larger space, but more than six will generally be unnecessary. It is not good to have too many nodes. If you suspect that your nodes are having difficulty communicating with each other, but your devices can connect to the mesh nodes, try connecting the nodes via wires to one another. This can increase the speed of the Wi-Fi connection provided.
What’s the best TP-Link mesh Wi-Fi system to buy?
Top TP-Link mesh Wi-Fi system
TP-Link Store TP-Link Deco Tri Band Mesh Wi-Fi 6 (X68)
What you need to know: This AI-driven mesh system automatically adapts to the environment to optimize the Wi-Fi network for your home’s specific layout.
What you’ll love: The system could hypothetically support up to 150 connected devices simultaneously, perfect for smart home technology and families with many electronic devices that need a Wi-Fi connection at the same time. You can perform this setup via the companion app on a mobile device.
What you should consider: It comes in packs of two units, so if you have an especially large building you need a unified network setup for, it will be pretty expensive.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top TP-Link mesh Wi-Fi system for the money
TP-Link Store TP-Link Deco Mesh Wi-Fi System (S4)
What you need to know: This affordable option for a mesh system has enough coverage for 5,500 square feet of space and works with Alexa.
What you’ll love: It replaces your Wi-Fi router and extender devices since it serves as both a router and signal extender on its own. Spreading out the units throughout a house or building prevents dead zones. Each of the three included units has two ethernet cable ports for a more stable internet connection.
What you should consider: It will only have voice control capabilities by connecting a compatible Alexa device. Other smart assistants are not compatible, so it would only be convenient for Alexa users.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
TP-Link Store TP-Link Deco Mesh Wi-Fi System (M5)
What you need to know: This affordable entry-level system of three units can cover up to 5,500 square feet of space.
What you’ll love: The under 30-minute setup process can be done through the companion app. If you need the Wi-Fi signal to cover a larger space without speed being a priority, this can provide a slower but reliable connection for a large space. The signal will reach through multiple floors of a building.
What you should consider: If multiple devices try to connect to the same individual unit at once, they can struggle with maintaining Wi-Fi signal quality.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which gate is best for keeping a baby safe?
It’s important to baby-proof your living spaces the minute you think your little one is about to start crawling. Items on your baby-proofing checklist should include putting covers on all electrical outlets and childproof locks on cabinets. Another essential task is putting up baby gates on stairways or blocking any unsafe areas, such as the bathroom.
The Evenflo Secure Step Baby Gate is safe and versatile. Regardless of your space or needs, there’s an Evenflo baby gate to suit them.
What to know before you buy an Evenflo baby gate
Types
Pressure-mounted baby gates: These gates don’t require any drilling or hardware, making them the best option for those living in apartments or who might want to move the baby gate to different locations throughout the day. These gates stay between two walls due to pressure usually exerted by spindles or a spring-loaded rod.
The downside to pressure-mounted baby gates is that they aren’t completely secure. If a child pushes on the gate or tries to climb over, it could fall over. For this reason, pressure-mounted baby gates are better used in hallways and doorways rather than on stairs.
Wall-mounted baby gates: These gates require a little more work to install because they come with hardware or brackets that mount onto the wall. Make sure you pick a spot where you won’t mind seeing holes or can fill them after you remove the gate when it’s no longer necessary. Wall-mounted baby gates are safer because it’s hard to knock them over.
Opening methods
There are a few ways to get through, or over, a baby gate once you install it. Simple pressure-mounted gates do not retract or have a door to open. To get through these types of baby gates, you can step over the gate or remove it then replace it. This can be inconvenient, especially if you don’t have both hands free.
The most convenient baby gates are wall-mounted baby gates that have a door in the middle. Since wall-mounted baby gates stay put, these usually have a button or latch to open and close with one hand.
There are retractable baby gates that mount to the wall only on one side and have a latch on the other side. Pull or slide it open then latch it behind you.
What to look for in a quality Evenflo baby gate
Size
The average baby gate fits spaces 29 to 42 inches wide. Measure the area you want to block to ensure the baby gate you choose will fit perfectly. Extended-width gates are available for spaces such as wide hallways or an entryway to a living room.
Open direction
If you choose a baby gate with a door, check which direction the door opens. Some baby gates only swing in one direction while others open in both directions. This is important if you have your gate on the stairs.
Locking
Toddlers are smart and often figure out how to open the gate if they see someone do it enough times. If you’re concerned about this, opt for a gate that locks.
How much you can expect to spend on an Evenflo baby gate
Depending on size, material and type of Evenflo baby gate, expect to spend between $15-$100 on an Evenflo baby gate.
Evenflo baby gate FAQ
Can I use all Evenflo baby gates at the top of my stairs?
A. Only use hardware-mounted baby gates at the top of any stairs, as opposed to pressure-mounted baby gates, to minimize the risk of a child knocking the gate over and falling down the stairs.
Can Evenflo baby gates fit on my baseboards?
A. Some wall-mounted models may accommodate your baseboard. Others may require cutting your baseboard or mounting the baby gate above the baseboard.
What’s the best Evenflo baby gate to buy?
Top Evenflo baby gate
What you need to know: This sturdy baby gate won’t budge and you can open and close it with one hand.
What you’ll love: No-floor-bar design eliminates tripping, and the gate opens in both directions. You can use it in almost any area, including at the top of stairs. This gate stays put once mounted, so you don’t have to worry about a child knocking it over.
What you should consider: This gate is not suitable for openings wider than 42 inches.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Evenflo baby gate for the money
Evenflo Expansion Walk Thru Baby Gate
What you need to know: This is an inexpensive baby gate versatile enough to accommodate tight or large openings.
What you’ll love: It’s operated by a simple latch, and the telescoping safety rail prevents little fingers from getting pinched. This gate swings in both directions.
What you should consider: The latch can be difficult to open.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Evenflo Soft and Wide Baby Gate
What you need to know: This pressure-mounted mesh baby gate doesn’t require tools to install.
What you’ll love: It easily mounts by adjusting the spindles, which are rubber coated to protect walls. It’s extremely lightweight and little ones won’t get hurt on the soft mesh.
What you should consider: It doesn’t fit spaces narrower than 38 inches. Adults have to step over the gate since it doesn’t open up.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which soundbars are best for Samsung TVs?
While high-quality smart TVs may feature stunning visuals full of detail and color, the audio quality can only reach a certain level. Those seeking an immersive, theatre-like experience at home will want to invest in a soundbar that can complement both the TV and content of choice.
Samsung is one of the TV industry leaders, and a new purchase likely should be paired with a soundbar. For those who own a more recent QLED TV, investing in a quality soundbar, like Q950A 11.1.4 Channel Soundbar, will create an unparalleled audio experience. However, price, number of channels and even brand are factors when deciding how to best support a Samsung TV with a new soundbar.
What to know before you buy a soundbar for a Samsung TV
Soundbar channels
It’s essential to determine how comprehensive you want your sound to be immediately and what potential there is for growth in the feature. Basic soundbars feature two channels, denoted by the number ‘two’ in the model name on the left and right.
Higher-end options feature a third channel in the center, indicated by a ‘three’ in the name. These options cost more but tend to provide more value. They also typically allow for matching side or rear speakers to be purchased simultaneously or later to create a surround sound system that features five or more audio channels.
Soundbar connections
Recent and new Samsung TV offers multiple connection points for a soundbar, notably HDMI and optical inputs. The ideal connection is an audio return channel HDMI port that allows for high-speed, faithful sound transmission. This input lets the soundbar play audio from the TV and any connected devices, such as a gaming console or Blu-ray player. Some soundbars can be controlled by voice as well.
Do I need a Samsung soundbar for my Samsung TV?
Most soundbars are compatible with most TVs, provided they have a matching connection, such as HDMI or optical port. That means that just because you have a Samsung TV doesn’t necessarily mean you have to have a Samsung soundbar. Some consumers may prefer to stick with a brand they trust, while others may simply want the best value or deal.
However, those who have invested in Samsung’s QLED line of TVs from 2020 or 2021 may prefer a matching Samsung soundbar. Most QLED TVs support Q Symphony, a trademarked Samsung technology that creates spatial sound by playing sound from both the soundbar and the multi-directional TV speakers. The Samsung soundbar buying guide at BestReviews provides more detail about what they offer to Samsung TV owners.
What to look for in a quality soundbar for a Samsung TV
Soundbars with subwoofers
Seeking out soundbars that come with a subwoofer will enhance the deep bass of the content you’re enjoying. Some options include a built-in subwoofer, though most feature a separate unit that connects wirelessly to the soundbar. The presence of a subwoofer in a soundbar, whether it is built-in or external, is denoted by a ‘one’ after the first number in the name. If there is a ‘zero,’ no subwoofer is present.
WiFi and Bluetooth
While the ideal connection between the soundbar and TV is through an HDMI cable, the option to connect devices wirelessly to the soundbar appeals to many users. Most soundbars feature a Bluetooth connection. However, WiFi capabilities offer more convenience and quality, particularly when it comes to playing music through apps.
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X
These two audio formats are among the highest-quality options available. Higher-end soundbars support these two industry leaders. However, you’ll want to make sure the content you are enjoying offers it. That means you’ll need a compatible console, player or subscription to a streaming service that offers it.
How much you can expect to spend on a soundbar for a Samsung TV
While you can purchase a two-channel for under or around $200, those seeking high-fidelity with three or more channels can expect to pay anywhere from $300-$1,000.
Soundbar for a Samsung TV FAQ
What size soundbar should I get?
A. The length of the soundbar should complement the TV. A mid-range TV from around 55-65 inches is well-served by a soundbar between 30-40 inches in length. Those with more than two channels tend to be bigger and are ideal for supplementing larger TVs serving as a home entertainment hub.
Do I really need a soundbar for a brand new smart TV?
A. A quality soundbar will provide better audio than most new TVs; most feature a handful of presets to optimize content as well. They can harness more power to deliver crisp sound and enhance dialogue clarity. The soundbar also is the first step in creating a surround sound system: a 3-channel model with a pair of rear speakers will dramatically alter the audio experience.
What’s the best soundbar for a Samsung TV to buy?
Top soundbar for a Samsung TV
Samsung Q950A 11.1.4 Channel Soudnbar
What you need to know: This expensive, comprehensive set is designed to pair with a QLED Samsung TV for a theatre-quality experience at home.
What you’ll love: This unparalleled surround set features 11 channels, including four upward-firing speakers for immersive audio. It’s compatible with Q Symphony, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. It also optimizes sound based on content.
What you should consider: This large set comes at a prohibitive cost.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top soundbar for a Samsung TV for the money
What you need to know: For those seeking a simple audio boost to their Samsung TV, this two-channel Sony soundbar provides quality at a low price.
What you’ll love: Two channels are supplemented by a built-in subwoofer offering crisp, clear audio. It simulates a seven-channel surround sound system and caters to the latest audio formats while offering Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity.
What you should consider: The depth of bass is limited and though upscaled, the surround sound stimulation isn’t close to the real thing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: From a trusted name in audio comes this bold and powerful soundbar that can supplement a new or recent Samsung TV.
What you’ll love: This Bose soundbar offers immersive sound, crisp dialogue and deep bass to fill every room. It features Bluetooth, WiFi, Spotify Connect and Apple AirPlay. Easy to control and features Alex and Google Assistant compatibility.
What you should consider: The Bose 700 comes in at a higher-than-average price. Some users may feel compelled to purchase matching speakers for better coverage.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Sunday slammed the United States, South Korea and Japan for pushing to boost their trilateral military cooperation targeting the North, warning that the move is prompting urgent calls for the country to reinforce its military capability.
North Korea has long cited what it calls hostility by the United States and its allies as a reason to pursue a nuclear program. Sunday’s statement comes as North Korea’s neighbors say the country is ready for its first nuclear test in five years as part of its provocative run of weapons tests this year.
“The prevailing situation more urgently calls for building up the country’s defense to actively cope with the rapid aggravation of the security environment of the Korean Peninsula and the rest of the world,” the North Korean Foreign Ministry said in a statement, without elaborating how it would boost its military capacity.
The statement took issue with a trilateral meeting among the U.S., South Korean and Japanese leaders on the sidelines of a NATO summit last week, during which they underscored the need to strengthen their cooperation to deal with North Korean nuclear threats.
“The chief executives of the U.S., Japan and South Korea put their heads together for confrontation with (North Korea) and discussed the dangerous joint military countermeasures against it including the launch of tripartite joint military exercises,” the statement said.
North Korea views U.S.-led military exercises in the region, particularly ones with rival South Korea, as an invasion rehearsal, though Washington and Seoul have repeatedly said they have no intentions of attacking the North.
During the recent trilateral meeting, U.S. President Joe Biden said he was “deeply concerned” about North Korea’s continued ballistic missile tests and apparent plans to conduct a nuclear test. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said the importance of trilateral cooperation has grown in the face of North Korea’s advanced nuclear program, while Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said joint anti-missile drills would be important to deter North Korean threats.
Earlier in June, the defense chiefs of the U.S., South Korea and Japan agreed to resume their combined missile warning and tracking exercises as part of their efforts to deal with North Korea’s escalating weapons tests.
The North Korean statement accused the United States of exaggerating rumors about North Korean threats “to provide an excuse for attaining military supremacy over the Asia-Pacific region including the Korean Peninsula.”
U.S. officials have said Washington has no hostile intent toward Pyongyang and urged it to return to disarmament talks without any preconditions. North Korea has rejected the U.S. overture, saying it would focus on buttressing its nuclear deterrent unless the United States drops its hostile policies toward the North, an apparent reference to U.S.-led economic sanctions and its regular military training with South Korea.
North Korea claimed the recent NATO summit proves an alleged U.S. plan to contain Russia and China by achieving the “militarization of Europe” and forming a NATO-like alliance in Asia. It said “the reckless military moves of the U.S. and its vassal forces” could lead to dangerous consequences like a nuclear war simultaneously taking place in both Europe and Asia-Pacific.
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Storage to keep your belongings safe near the water
Summertime means fun in the sand and surf or lounging around the pool with fruity drinks. While shoving an unsuspecting friend into the pool was once a harmless, fun prank, the mainstream adoption of smartphones makes that kind of fun a dangerous prospect.
Fans of kayaking, boating and swimming are no strangers to rugged, waterproof bags. You can find many resilient roll-top bags that can keep electronics safe from complete submersion. There are plenty of other varieties, too, some of which are considerably more stylish and convenient than what you’d normally see tied to an ocean kayak.
Best waterproof bags
Watershed Goforth 10.5L Dry Bag
This transparent 10.5-liter option uses a system of rugged buckles and nylon straps to turn into a tiny duffel bag impervious to leaks. It comes in four colors and has a removable waist belt for the ultimate convenience.
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Fjallraven High Coast Hip Pack
If you only need to store a few essentials, you won’t find anything more compact than this. It comes from one of today’s most popular fashion-forward bag companies and has four understated colors available.
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Hawaii-founded, Oregon-based Dakine makes some of the slickest surf equipment in the world, and this 36-liter backpack is no exception. It’s comfortable, versatile and engineered to carry surfboards up to 15 pounds.
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This rugged roll-top bag offers impressive water resistance, and you’ll often see it or similar ones on nearly every canoeing and kayaking trip. It comes in a wide array of bright colors and five sizes from 10 to 55 liters.
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Matador Freerain22 Packable Backpack
It has no frame and minimal padding, making it perfect for stashing in a larger pack or suitcase, only to bust it out for a day hike in the rain. It holds 22 liters and is as lightweight as any day pack you’ll find.
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It’s the most affordable choice for packing sensitive belongings such as smartphones, identification and earbuds without the worry of water damage. You can even use your device’s touch screen while it’s stored away.
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Available in either 15 or 30 liters, this premium dry bag is the perfect size for an excursion on a boat or in a torrential downpour. Its straps are relatively adjustable and it’s about as rugged as they come.
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With up to 105 liters of storage space and a surprisingly reasonable price for such a premium piece of gear, this is a great long-term investment for people who regularly travel on or around the water.
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As long as you won’t be subjecting them to overly harsh conditions or heavy usage, these affordable dry bags do a great job of keeping electronics safe during summer fun. This pack of five includes various sizes from three to 20 liters.
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Fjallraven Ulvo Large Hip Pack
It offers a surprisingly high capacity and is great for everyday use as well as special trips. It’s a touch expensive, but it looks great and is especially well-made.
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Storing your sensitive devices, cash and identification away from damaging moisture doesn’t get any easier than with this rugged and stylish hip pack. While it is waterproof, it’s not meant for long-term submersion).
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Watershed Chattooga 22L Dry Bag
It’s transparent, reasonably sized and has only a single large compartment that’s great for holding oddly shaped devices. The only drawback is that it’s pretty expensive, but you can rest assured that it should last for years with proper care.
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If efficient use of space is your thing, look no further than this streamlined option from a Swedish-inspired designer equipment outfit. It’s especially versatile since you can close it from the top or the side without compromising the protection, and there are various colors and patterns available.
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Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Compression Dry Sack
If you want to maximize the amount of gear you can keep dry while minimizing the space it takes up, this premium choice from respected backpacking manufacturer Sea to Summit has you covered. Its reliable seams and material prevent water ingress while compacting your stuff as much as possible.
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If you’re headed out to sea and need to keep all your belongings safe from salty spray, there are few better options than this one. At 70 liters, it’s great for long trips, and there’s a 105-liter option if you need it.
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In addition to a 23-L capacity and top-of-the-line construction quality and consistency, this one sports an adjustable air bladder that keeps it from sinking. It’s the perfect piece of gear storage for frequent canoe and rafting trips.
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There are a few sizes of this no-nonsense, dependable dry bag available, and they offer the best value when bundled with a matching waterproof phone pouch. It comes in black, blue orange or yellow, and there’s a clear window on the side for easy access and organization.
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Black Diamond Creek Transit 22 Backpack
From a renowned manufacturer of hiking equipment, this reliable backpack offers the quality suspension and high capacity needed for a fun day hike. But it also doesn’t look too far off from a normal backpack, so it’s great for everyday use when you’re not in the great outdoors.
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NRL All Stars clash heads to NZ
The NRL will take the annual All Stars game overseas for the first time in its 12-year history next season after confirming the fixture would be played in New Zealand.
Rotorua's International Stadium will host both men's and women's games in a double header between the Maori and Indigenous teams.
The Maori have been involved in the pre-season game since 2019, with the Indigenous side an ever-present since the fixture's inception in 2010.
No date is yet set for the game although it is expected to be held in late February prior to the start of the 2023 NRL season.
"All Stars brings communities and culture together perhaps like no other week in our calendar, NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo said.
"Knowing how important Rotorua is to Maori culture, we are excited to work with the community on becoming the first Aotearoa New Zealand location to host the event.
"The 2023 All Stars game will coincide with the 50-year anniversary of the first Indigenous rugby league tour of New Zealand, and will also be 50 years since Arthur Beetson became the first Indigenous athlete to captain Australia." | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-10979007/NRL-All-Stars-clash-heads-NZ.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-04T01:36:08Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-10979007/NRL-All-Stars-clash-heads-NZ.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Kings run away in 4th, top Heat 81-64 at California Classic
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Keon Ellis scored 17 points, Neemias Queta added 14 and Sacramento topped Miami 81-64 on Day 2 of the California Classic on Sunday.
The game featured 10 ties and 16 lead changes, before Sacramento put the win away by outscoring Miami 28-8 in the fourth quarter.
Frankie Ferrari added 11 for the Kings.
Javonte Smart scored 12 for Miami, which got 11 from Kyle Allman Jr. and 10 apiece from Orlando Robinson and Mychal Mulder.
Sacramento finishes the event Tuesday against the Los Angeles Lakers, while Miami finishes Tuesday against Golden State.
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McKenzie, pen combine on 1-hitter, Guardians beat Yanks 2-0
CLEVELAND (AP) - Triston McKenzie shut down New York´s lineup over seven innings in a combined one-hitter and closer Emmanuel Clase survived a harrowing ninth, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 2-0 win over the Yankees on Sunday.
Franmil Reyes drove in both Cleveland runs - homering in the fourth off Jordan Montgomery (3-2) and hitting a RBI single in the eighth - as the Guardians salvaged the series finale.
McKenzie (5-6) allowed only a broken-bat single to Josh Donaldson in the fourth.
Clase retired Aaron Hicks on a game-ending grounder with the bases loaded for his 19th save . The Yankees lost for just the sixth time in 32 games since May 31.
RED SOX 4, CUBS 2
CHICAGO (AP) - Pitcher Rowan Wick (1-3) threw Trevor Story´s comebacker down the right-field line for a two-run error with two outs in the 11th inning, and Boston avoided a three-game sweep.
Cleveland Guardians' Franmil Reyes, center, greets Amed Rosario (1) and Andres Gimenez (0) along with Josh Naylor, rear, after a win over the New York Yankees in a baseball game in Cleveland, Sunday, July 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts left in the seventh inning with a left thigh laceration after he was hurt when Willson Contreras was caught stealing second.
Jake Diekman (3-0) struck out four in two hitless innings in a game that took 4 hours, 25 minutes, Boston stopped Chicago´s four-game winning streak, which had tied the Cubs´ season high.
PADRES 4, DODGERS 2
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jake Cronenworth lined a single off the back of Craig Kimbrel (1-4) to spark a four-run ninth as San Diego avoided a four-game sweep. Luke Voit hit a tying double and Eric Hosmer singled home the go-ahead run.
San Diego had lost 14 of 15 to the Dodgers since sweeping them last June. The Padres also snapped a nine-game losing streak at Dodger Stadium.
Mookie Betts returned from the injured list with two doubles and scored twice. Clayton Kershaw threw four-hit ball over seven innings.
Nick Martinez (3-3) allowed one hit in 2 1/3 innings, and Taylor Rogers worked the ninth for his 23rd save.
ASTROS 4, ANGELS 2
HOUSTON (AP) - Angels star Mike Trout finished 0 for 11 with nine strikeouts in a three-game series and Los Angeles hitters fanned 20 times overall in the final as Houston completed a three-game sweep.
Rookie Jeremy Peña homered twice, capped by a two-run drive with two outs in the ninth inning off Ryan Tepera (1-2).
Framber Valdez struck out a career-high 13 in six innings, allowing two runs on three hits and five walks. Ryan Pressly (2-2) fanned three in the ninth.
MARLINS 7, NATIONALS 4
WASHINGTON (AP) - Brian Anderson hit a go-ahead infield single in the 10th off Carl Edwards Jr. (2-3).
Washington star outfielder Juan Soto injured his left calf making a throw in right field in the third and was taken out after being involved in a rundown in the fourth.
Tanner Scott (4-2) got the win, and Dylan Floro pitched a scoreless 10th for his first save this season as Miami improved to 11-1 against Washington. The Marlins are 26-39 against everyone else.
ROCKIES 6, DIAMONDBACKS 5
DENVER (AP) - C.J. Cron hit a pair of three-run homers, including a go-ahead shot in the eighth off Noé Ramirez (2-2) as Colorado overcame a 5-0 deficit.
Jake Bird (1-0) pitched a scoreless eighth and Daniel Bard earned his 16th save by getting Daulton Varsho to ground out with the bases loaded.
RAYS 7, BLUE JAYS 1
TORONTO (AP) - Shane Baz (1-1) allowed one run and seven hits in six innings and struck out seven for his first win in five five league starts ths season.
Harold Ramírez and Randy Arozarena hit two-run homers. Ji-Man Choi had a solo home run for the Rays in the six-run, seven-hit fifth inning - their biggest inning of the season. All of the runs came off Ross Stripling (4-3) and Trent Thornton.
METS 4, RANGERS 1
NEW YORK (AP) -Eduardo Escobar homered for the third straight game, Starling Marte went deep for the second consecutive day and Jeff McNeil hit an RBI double to help the NL East leaders take two of three in the interleague series,
Carlos Carrasco (9-4) struck out eight and walked one in 5 2/3 innings, allowing one run and six hits, Edwin Díaz got three outs for his 18th save and Buck Showalter got his 1,600th win, passing Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda for 22nd place.
Jon Gray (4-4) gave up four runs, three earned, in 5 2/3 innings. Jonah Heim homered for the second consecutive day.
ORIOLES 3, TWINS 1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Tyler Wells (7-4) won his sixth consecutive decision, striking out a career-high seven while allowing one run and three hits in six innings.
Rougned Odor put Baltimore ahead when he led off the fifth with his eighth homer. Trey Mancini and Ryan Mountcastle homered on consecutive pitches in the sixth from Devin Smeltzer (4-2), who allowed six hits in six innings.
Dillon Tate earned his second save.
ROYALS 7, TIGERS 4
DETROIT (AP) - Edward Olivares and Emmanuel Rivera homered in a three-run second inning off Tarik Skubal (5-7), who allowed five runs, five hits and three walks in 4 2/3 innings as he lost his fifth straight start.
Detroit pitchers tied a season high with eight walks, including two with the bases loaded.
José Cuas (2-0) relieved Brady Singer with the bases loaded and a 5-2 lead with two outs in the fifth and retired Javier Báez on a lineout that right fielder Whit Merrifield got with a sliding catch. Scott Barlow pitched a perfect ninth for his 12th save.
REDS 4, BRAVES 3
CINCINNATI (AP) - Albert Almora Jr. slapped a bases-loaded single past a drawn-in infield in the ninth against A.J. Minter (4-2). Cincinnati stopped a 10-game losing streak at Great American Ball Park, the Reds' longest home skid since 11 straight at Riverfront Stadium in April-May 1986.
Hunter Strickland (1-2) won after wasting a 3-1 lead by allowing ninth-inning homers to Marcell Ozuna - his second of the afternoon - and Michael Harris II.
BREWERS 2, PIRATES 0
PITTSBURGH (AP) - Brandon Woodruff (7-3) gave up six hits and struck out eight in six innings.
Omar Narváez gave the Brewers their two runs by driving a cutter from Zach Thompson (3-6) for a two-run homer in the fifth.
Josh Hader struck out two and got Bryan Reynolds to fly out with the bases loaded in the ninth for his 25th save.
WHITE SOX 13, GIANTS 4
SAN FRANCISO (AP) - Lucas Giolito (5-4) gave up three hits in six innings as Chicago finished a three-game sweep.
Selby Zavala had three hits and three RBIs, Gavin Sheets drove in three runs and Leury García added three hits as Chicago improved to 7-1 at Oracle Park.
San Francisco has lost 11 of 13.
Sean Hjelle (0-1), a´ 6-foot-11 reliever who joins Jon Rauch as the tallest players in major league history, allowed six runs - four earned - and eight hits in two innings.
MARINERS 2, ATHLETICS 1
SEATTLE (AP) - Julio Rodríguez homered on Frankie Montas´ first pitch and drove in both runs, Robbie Ray struck out a season-high 12 and Oakand lost for the 25th time in 31 games.
Ray (7-6) combined with Andrés Muñoz and Paul Sewald (ninth save) on a four-hitter and to strike out 16. Elvis Andrus homered for the A's, a big league-worst 26-55.
Montas (3-9) left after the first with tightness behind his right shoulder.
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WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 3, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Spokane WA
536 PM PDT Sun Jul 3 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR EAST CENTRAL CHELAN COUNTY...
At 536 PM PDT, local law enforcement reported flash flooding in
Chelan. Several roads are inundated with water, mud, and debris,
with several road closures or restrictions in place. Though the
heavy rainfall has ended, flooding will likely continue for the next
couple of hours.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by heavy rain.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Chelan, Chelan Falls, Manson, Stayman, and Azwell.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
...FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 545 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON...
The Flood Advisory will expire at 545 PM PDT this afternoon for
northern Stevens County in northeast Washington.
The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
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Cops frantically search for two people who set a police car alight as they fear one is suffering severe burns after the explosion set their clothes on fire
- Two men set a marked police car on fire at Mandurah, an hour south of Perth
- Footage shows the pair pouring fluid on the bonnet before lighting a blowtorch
- Arson squad detectives are hunting the pair and have offered a $25,000 reward
The moment two brazen arsonists set fire to a police car in a suburban car park has been captured on video, as cops offer $25,000 to anyone who can help find them.
The marked patrol car was parked in the driveway of a car dealership in Mandurah, south of Perth, on Friday when two people were seen on camera approaching the car on foot, just after 4.30am.
The pair then poured accelerant from a jerry can over the hood of the car before setting it alight with a blowtorch - with the flames exploding in a fireball and setting alight the shirt of one of the pair as they both flee.
The police car was 'extensively' damaged by the fire and is understood to have been written off as beyond repair.
The two arsonists can be seen walking to the police car holding a jerry can and then one light a blowtorch after pouring the liquid over the bonnet (pictured)
Arson squad detectives also believe at least one of the offenders would be suffering severe burn injuries to their face and hands.
A manhunt is underway for the pair responsible and police are asking for the public's help.
Detectives are urging anyone who might have phone or dashcam footage of the area on Anstruther Road near the intersection of Pinjarra Road between 4am and 5am to contact them.
Police added that rewards of up to $25,000 are available for information that leads to the conviction of an arsonist.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Nneka Ogwumike scored 22 points, Liz Cambage added 16 and the Los Angeles Sparks beat the New York Liberty 84-74 Sunday.
Chiney Ogwumike had 12 points and 10 rebounds, Katie Lou Samuelson also scored 12 points and Jordin Canada added 11 points and seven assists for the Sparks (9-11), who won consecutive games for the first time since the end of May.
Nneka Ogwumike made a layup midway through the third quarter to give the Sparks the lead for good at 53-52 and Chiney Ogwumike's jumper with 1:22 left in the period stretched the lead to 65-57. Crystal Dangerfield made a 3-pointer, Han Xu hit a hook shot and Marine Johannes followed with another 3 to trim the Liberty's deficit to 69-68 with 4:42 to play but Cambage made baskets to open and cap a 10-2 spurt that made it 79-70 with 2 minutes to go.
Johannes led the Liberty (8-12) with 17 points and Natasha Howard scored 13. Sabrina Ionescu had 15 points, nine rebounds and eight assists but made just 5 of 18 from the field — including 3 of 12 from 3-point range — and committed six turnovers.
Kristi Tolliver left the game in the opening minutes due to a calf injury and did not return for the Sparks.
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BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "MassCash" game were:
06-10-11-24-25
(six, ten, eleven, twenty-four, twenty-five)
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "MassCash" game were:
06-10-11-24-25
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BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
0-7-3-8
(zero, seven, three, eight)
BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Massachusetts Lottery's "Numbers Evening" game were:
0-7-3-8
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TRAFALGAR, Ind. — Fireworks that had already been ignited and were left out caused a barn fire in Johnson County early Sunday morning, authorities said.
An on-duty Johnson County deputy was on patrol just before 5 a.m. when he noticed a small fire on a barn's porch.
He alerted dispatchers, who called in firefighters from several local agencies, including members of the Trafalgar Fire Department.
The Trafalgar Fire Department shared pictures of the flames, which ended up engulfing the whole barn.
Firefighters used water from a nearby pond to put out the fire. The fire was brought under control in about 30 minutes.
PHOTOS: Barn ablaze after exploded fireworks reignite
The fire department said investigators ruled the fire accidental, with the cause being identified as "fireworks-related."
The homeowner set off fireworks Saturday night then let them sit in the driveway for an hour before moving them to the porch of the barn.
The fire started several hours later.
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South Korea to Act ‘Preemptively’ Against Rising Economic Risks
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,(Bloomberg) -- South Korea’s finance minister and central bank governor met Monday and agreed to ramp up their cooperation to deal with rising risks to the economy.
The meeting between Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong and Finance Minister Choo Kyung-ho came a day before Korea releases its latest report on inflation, which economists surveyed by Bloomberg predict will have accelerated to 5.9%. Traders see the BOK raising its key interest rate by 50 basis points next week to cool down inflationary pressure.
Rhee and Choo agreed to “preemptively” act to prevent macroeconomic risks with rates rising both at home and abroad, according to a statement from the Finance Ministry. They also expected a “complex economic crisis situation” to last for a considerable period, it said.
Choo has warned inflation could surpass 6% this summer. Higher-than-expected gains in consumer prices have prompted the finance ministry and the BOK to revise their earlier growth forecasts to below 3% this year.
Initially triggered by pandemic-era stimulus and resurgent demand, inflation has emerged as a major threat to global economic growth, worsened by Russia’s war on Ukraine and global supply chain snarls. The Federal Reserve last month raised its rate by 75 basis points in a bid to cool US inflation.
Read More: South Korean Consumers Turn Pessimistic as Prices, Rates Rise
Choo and Rhee were joined by presidential economic adviser Choi Sang-mok and Financial Services Commission deputy chairman Kim So-young. Choo and Rhee met previously on June 16 following the Fed’s rate increase.
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On July 9th, Van Wert is the place to be as three events come together in downtown. Main Street Van Wert will be holding their first ever block party on Central Avenue. It is billed to be the biggest summer event in the downtown area complete with food, kids activities and some special live music.
“We have Samuel Harness coming in, he was on the voice, season 21 of the voice, he is going to be our entertainment for that night,” says Joe Dray, Ex. Dir. Main Street Van Wert. “We have 5 food trucks, we have a cornhole tournament and all the money raised goes right back into the downtown for things like beautification, design, green spaces, and things like that.”
The Van Wert Freedom Cruise will be in conjunction with the block party. Organizers are looking for people to bring over their classic cars or tricked out rides and cruise main street the night of July 9th. The event is a fundraiser for a girl who is battling cancer.
“It is a great event, it is really cool to see the old hot rods out moving around,” adds Jim Dettrow, Van Wert Freedom Cruise. “You go to a car show and they just sit, where these you get to see, you get to hear, it is really cool. It’s a really big event for Van Wert.”
The Main Street Van Wert Block Party begins at 4 and Samuel Harness will be taking the stage at 7:30. | https://www.hometownstations.com/news/van_wert_county/downtown-van-wert-is-the-place-to-be-the-night-of-july-9th/article_e5ff7cfc-fb25-11ec-b345-7f20b6fc2cb6.html | 2022-07-04T02:23:40Z | https://www.hometownstations.com/news/van_wert_county/downtown-van-wert-is-the-place-to-be-the-night-of-july-9th/article_e5ff7cfc-fb25-11ec-b345-7f20b6fc2cb6.html | false |
Ukraine war: Australian PM visits Kyiv, pledges more military aid
By Tiffanie Turnbull
BBC News, Sydney
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged more military aid to Ukraine after visiting the war-torn nation's capital.
The prime minister met President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv during a surprise trip on Sunday.
He earlier toured the devastated towns of Bucha and Irpin, describing what he saw as a "war crime".
The aid package, worth 100m Australian dollars ($68m; £56m), includes drones and 34 additional armoured vehicles.
Mr Albanese also announced sanctions and travel bans on a further 16 Russian ministers and oligarchs and an end to imports of Russian gold.
He says he saw first-hand "the devastation and trauma" inflicted on Ukraine on his visit.
Thousands of Ukranians have been killed and towns destroyed since the invasion began on February 24.
The prime minister lit a candle for civilians buried in a mass grave in Bucha, where Russian forces are accused of committing atrocities.
And in Irpin he described what he saw as "devastating".
"Here we have what [is] clearly a residential building," Mr Albanese said.
"Another one just behind it, brutally assaulted. This is a war crime."
In a press conference at the Presidential Palace in Kyiv, Mr Albanese said his country will support Ukraine for "as long as it takes".
The extra aid announced brings total Australian assistance to Ukraine to about $390 million.
Australia is also considering reopening its embassy in the country, following the lead of other nations such as the UK and US.
Mr Albanese joins a long list of world leaders who have visited Ukraine since the war began.
The unannounced visit came after a week-long trip to Europe, where Mr Albanese attended a NATO summit in Madrid and met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-61991110?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA | 2022-07-04T02:35:37Z | https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-61991110?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA | true |
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Brenner scored the equalizer for Cincinnati in a 2-2 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
Brenner tied the game for Cincinnati (7-7-4) in the 73rd minute, assisted by Luciano Acosta.
Gustavo Bou and Dylan Borrero scored one goal each for the Revolution (6-5-7).
The Revolution outshot Cincinnati 18-15, with nine shots on goal to six for Cincinnati.
Djordje Petrovic saved five of the seven shots he faced for the Revolution. Roman Celentano had seven saves for Cincinnati.
Both teams next play Saturday. The Revolution visit New York City FC and Cincinnati hosts the New York Red Bulls.
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Thomas Joseph Butchko, 81, of Exeter, passed away Friday, July 1, 2022, at Highland Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Exeter, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Exeter, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary Hromisin Butchko.
Tom was a 1958 graduate of Exeter High School and a graduate of King’s College, Class of 1966, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration.
He was a United States veteran, having served his country as a military policeman in the Air Force.
Prior to his retirement, he worked as a disability adjudicator for Social Security Administration with the Department of Labor and Industry for 25 years.
In his younger years, Tom was actively involved with serving and coaching Exeter Little League and Exeter Teener baseball organizations.
Surviving are his wife of 53 years, the former Mary Malinauskas; his four children, Mary Beth and her husband, Matthew Grubb, Kutztown; Susan Butchko-Krisa, Clark Summit; Mark and his wife, Julia Butchko, Indianapolis, Ind.; and Thomas Jr. and his wife, Suzanne Butchko, Exeter.
One of the many joys and blessings that Tom was most proud of were his 12 grandchildren, Stephanie (Brayden), Sara (Matt), Britney (Bill), Dominic, Nicole, Caitlin (Glen), Claire, Mark Joseph, Logan, Isaac, Abby and Jake.
Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Gubbiotti Funeral Home LLC, 1030 Wyoming Ave., Exeter.
Military funeral honors will be accorded by the AmVets Honor Guard at 9:30 a.m. Thursday from the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 10 a.m. in St. Barbara Parish in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 224 Memorial St., Exeter. Monsignor John Sempa, pastor, will be celebrant.
Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Cedar Street, Exeter.
To send the family an expression of sympathy or a condolence, please visit www.gubbiottifh.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Tom’s memory can be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre or other charities of your choice.
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Which cat scratching post is best?
Getting a scratching post is a great way to satisfy your cat’s need to scratch while protecting your rugs and couches. However, cats are finicky creatures so finding the right post for your cat can be a challenge. For a high-quality scratching post that doubles as a lounger, consider the PetFusion Cat Scratcher Lounge.
What to know before you buy a cat scratching post
Benefits
A cat scratcher works to stimulate your cat physically and mentally. It keeps your cat’s nails in good shape, which prevents overgrown nails and other problems. Some scratching posts have a toy attachment or a lounge area, which gives your cat something to play with or an extra place to relax.
Size
Scratching posts come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so consider the space available in your home when picking one out. If you have very limited floor space, opt for a scratching post that mounts to the wall or hangs off the doorknob. If you have a lot of floor space, choose a larger scratching post.
Shape
Despite the name, not all scratching posts are post shaped. There are scratching posts designed horizontally to provide a space to lounge as well as ample scratching room. There are square and triangular scratching posts with hollow centers that give your cat a little hiding spot as well as surface area for scratching. The best shape for your cat depends on its particular characteristics and behaviors.
What to look for in a quality cat scratching post
Stability
If you have a particularly playful cat, get a sturdy scratching post that won’t fall over when they get excited or try to climb it. If a scratching post is oriented vertically, ensure the base is large and heavy so it is sufficiently stable.
Materials
Wood scratching posts tend to be durable, sturdy and stable. They tip over less often than other materials, but they also can cost a bit more. Also, not all cats enjoy scratching wood.
Sisal rope is one of the most comfortable materials for your kitty to scratch because it wears down the nails more effectively than other materials. It tends to be affordable. However, sisal rope can look ragged after regular use, so you may want to maintain its appearance by trimming the tatters.
Carpet scratching posts are readily available and fairly inexpensive. Some cats really enjoy a carpeted material to sink their claws into. Carpet isn’t the healthiest material for cats’ claws, though, and your kitty can’t always tell the difference between the carpeted post they are allowed to scratch and the living room carpet.
How much you can expect to spend on a cat scratching post
Expect to spend between $15-$60 on a cat scratching post. For $15-$20, you’ll typically find small rectangular posts that go on the floor or wall and are made from a cardboard-like material. For $45 or more, you can find large scratching posts that have a spot for your cat to lounge. For most consumers, a $20-$40 post is ideal.
Cat scratching post FAQ
Where should you place the cat scratching post?
A. It’s important to pick a good spot because your cat is more likely to use the scratching post if it is in a spot they like. One of the reasons cats scratch objects is to mark territory, so your cat is more likely to use the post if you place it in a location of the house the cat frequents. If you have a piece of furniture or other object the cat likes to scratch, try placing your post near that for an alternative.
How can you make sure your cat likes the scratching post?
A. The short answer is, you can’t. Cats are fairly unpredictable creatures and they can be very picky. You may have an idea of what your cat will like and use based on existing behaviors and quirks, but many cat owners find it takes some trial and error to find a post their cat loves and regularly uses.
What’s the best cat scratching post to buy?
Top cat scratching post
PetFusion Ultimate Cat Scratcher Lounge
What you need to know: This cat scratcher is at the top of the list for its stability, quality and cat-attracting materials.
What you’ll love: With high-quality construction and a six-month warranty, this cat scratcher is top-notch. It is the perfect combination of comfortable lounging space and safe scratching. It is also surprisingly easy to clean.
What you should consider: Due to its sturdy construction, it’s heavier than other models.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon.
Top cat scratching post for the money
4 Paws Stuff Tall Cat Scratching Post
What you need to know: This budget-friendly model offers sturdy construction at a good price.
What you’ll love: The sturdy base holds in place a 22-inch post built to last and has a fuzzy ball attached at the top for play. It is easy to assemble and covered with a material that naturally attracts cats to scratch it.
What you should consider: It doesn’t have a place for the cat to relax.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon.
Worth checking out
4Claws Basics Collection Wall-Mounted Scratching Post
What you need to know: This space-saving option is ideal for small spaces and cats that like to scratch on walls.
What you’ll love: Made from 100% recycled materials, this model securely attaches to the wall with adhesive-backed mounting hooks. It is simple and straightforward for any cat to use.
What you should consider: It is not very durable and doesn’t have a lot of features.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon.
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Wacha (arm) has been scratched from Monday's scheduled start against the Rays, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Manager Alex Cora hinted Sunday that Wacha might not make his scheduled start due to dead arm, and he'll officially be held out against Tampa Bay. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return or whether he'll require a trip to the injured list. However, Austin Davis will start a bullpen game for the Red Sox on Monday.
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Cloudy, coolish weather threatened to put a damper on Fourth of July holiday festivities on Monday, especially for beachgoers and people hoping for clear, cloudless views of fireworks displays.
“There’s still a chance it won’t be very cloudy,” for the fireworks, Drew Peterson, a meteorologist with the Bay Area National Weather Service office, said Sunday, but he added that every indication and model showed low clouds hovering when fireworks are scheduled to go off around 9:30 p.m. in San Francisco.
“I anticipate there will be increasing cloud coverage into the evening, but you can still make the best of it,” he said, adding that fireworks bursts may not be as clear but still will be “lighting up the sky.”
If you were looking forward to coastal sunbathing, however, Peterson said, “it’s not going to be a nice day at the beach,” with cool, drizzly conditions anticipated.
The broad low pressure system has affected the entire West Coast and will move through the Bay Area into Monday night, Peterson said.
“The main concerning issue is the marine layer returning” Monday evening, Peterson said. Low clouds could veil fireworks displays, particularly in San Francisco.
“Ocean Beach and the west side of Peninsula will likely come under clouds of 1,000 feet or less by 5 p.m.” on Monday, Peterson said. Closer to downtown, there is an 80% chance of clouds at 1,000 feet by 8 p.m., meaning it could affect the fireworks display at Fisherman’s Wharf.
Further inland and in the North Bay, patchy clouds are expected at around 2,000 to 3,000 feet, Peterson said.
The Bay Area continues in an “unseasonably strong storm system” that brought record precipitation on Saturday, he said, although there’s a silver lining. The low pressure system has brought “broadly cool, humid” conditions, and with the winds dying down wildfire risks are lower throughout the Bay Area, Peterson said.
Forecasters anticipated lower-than-normal Independence Day temperatures: daytime in upper 50s to low 60s along the Pacific coast with some drizzle in the morning and evening. San Francisco expects to get mid-60s to low 70s, with interior cities including Santa Rosa and Livermore reaching the upper 70s and low 80s.
Temperatures are expected to drop to the low 60s by the time fireworks displays start in most of the Bay Area.
People should plan for increased traffic, road closures and crowded public transportation on the holiday, officials said. BART and Caltrain are adding additional service to accommodate fireworks shows, with BART running a Sunday schedule until midnight.
Oakland is implementing road closures and parking restrictions at Grizzly Peak and Lake Merritt, which are popular places to gather for the holiday. The San Francisco Police Department will conduct DUI saturation patrols from 7 p.m. on Monday to 3 a.m. early Tuesday morning, and the department is discouraging people from going to Treasure Island to watch the fireworks because of ongoing construction and “extremely limited” parking.
Kellie Hwang is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: kellie.hwang@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @KellieHwang | https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/How-will-cloudy-skies-and-coolish-weather-affect-17282778.php | 2022-07-04T03:16:48Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/How-will-cloudy-skies-and-coolish-weather-affect-17282778.php | true |
Phillies fourth. Rhys Hoskins homers to left field. Nick Castellanos flies out to right field to Conner Capel. Darick Hall grounds out to shallow infield, Tommy Edman to Paul Goldschmidt. J.T. Realmuto singles to left field. Alec Bohm singles to shallow right field. J.T. Realmuto to third. Odubel Herrera grounds out to first base to Paul Goldschmidt.
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Phillies 1, Cardinals 0.
Phillies sixth. Rhys Hoskins doubles to deep left center field. Nick Castellanos singles to left center field. Rhys Hoskins scores. Darick Hall strikes out swinging. J.T. Realmuto homers to left field. Nick Castellanos scores. Alec Bohm called out on strikes. Odubel Herrera singles to right field. Bryson Stott flies out to left field to Brendan Donovan.
3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Phillies 4, Cardinals 0. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/article/St-Louis-Philadelphia-Runs-17282880.php | 2022-07-04T03:17:00Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/sports/article/St-Louis-Philadelphia-Runs-17282880.php | false |
Jake Cronenworth lined a single off closer Craig Kimbrel’s back that sparked a four-run rally in the ninth inning and the Padres beat the Dodgers 4-2 on Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep in Los Angeles.
San Diego had lost 14 of 15 to the Dodgers since sweeping them last June. The Padres also snapped a nine-game losing streak at Dodger Stadium.
Mookie Betts returned from the injured list with two doubles and scored both Dodgers runs. Clayton Kershaw threw four-hit ball over seven innings.
The Padres had only one runner get beyond second base in the first eight innings before breaking through for all their runs in the ninth.
Down 1-0, Cronenworth began the comeback with his infield hit that struck Kimbrel (1-4). Luke Voit then followed with a deep flyball that bounced off the top of the Dodgers’ bullpen gate in left center — Cronenworth scored the tying run while Voit, who lingered out of the batter’s box, wound up with a double.
Eric Hosmer, who had two hits, singled home the go-ahead run and finished Kimbrel. With two outs, Ha-Seong Kim homered off Yency Almonte for a 4-1 lead.
Guardians 2, Yankees 0: Triston McKenzie shut down New York’s lineup over seven innings in a combined one-hitter and closer Emmanuel Clase survived a harrowing ninth as host Cleveland won.
Phillies 4 Cardinals 0: Rhys Hoskins and J.T. Realmuto homered and Zack Wheeler limited St. Louis to four hits in seven innings for host Philadelphia.
Astros 4, Angels 2: Mike Trout finished 0-for-11 with nine strikeouts in a three-game series and Los Angeles hitters fanned 20 times overall in the final as host Houston completed a three-game sweep.
Red Sox 4, Cubs 2: Pitcher Rowan Wick threw Trevor Story’s comebacker down the right-field line for a two-run error with two outs in the 11th inning, and Boston avoided a three-game road sweep.
Marlins 7, Nationals 4: Brian Anderson hit a go-ahead infield single in the 10th off Carl Edwards Jr. and visiting Miami beat Washington.
Rockies 6, Diamondbacks 5: C.J. Cron hit two three-run homers, including a go-ahead shot in the eighth, as host Colorado overcame a 5-0 deficit.
Rays 7, Blue Jays 1: Shane Baz allowed one run and seven hits in six innings and struck out seven for his first win in five starts this season for visiting Tampa Bay.
Mets 4, Rangers 1: Eduardo Escobar homered for the third straight game, Starling Marte went deep for the second consecutive day and Jeff McNeil hit an RBI double to help New York win at home.
Orioles 3, Twins 1: Tyler Wells allowed one run and three hits in six innings with seven strikeouts for visiting Baltimore.
Royals 7, Tigers 4: Edward Olivares and Emmanuel Rivera homered in a three-run second inning off Tarik Skubal, who lost his fifth straight start for host Detroit.
Reds 4, Braves 3: Albert Almora Jr. slapped a bases-loaded single past a drawn-in infield in the ninth to stop Cincinnati’s 10-game home losing streak.
Brewers 2, Pirates 0: Brandon Woodruff gave up six hits and struck out eight in six innings as Milwaukee beat host Pittsburgh. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/MLB-roundup-Padres-rally-in-ninth-to-beat-Dodgers-17282868.php | 2022-07-04T03:17:00Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/MLB-roundup-Padres-rally-in-ninth-to-beat-Dodgers-17282868.php | false |
The city’s Freedom 4th Independence Day Celebration at Balloon Fiesta Park is back after a two-year hiatus.
Gates will open for the free celebration at 3:30 p.m.
There will be lots of activities for kids, such as face-painting, an inflatable bounce house and a rock climbing wall. Food trucks and other vendors will be on hand, and there will be a beer garden featuring New Mexico brews.
Headlining the concert series will be country music band Shenandoah.
Also featured will be local country artist Nathan Krantz, the reggae soul sounds of Mondo Vibrations and New Mexico Spanish and variety artists Str8 Shot.
A fireworks display will cap the evening, weather permitting.
Visitors are not allowed to bring glass bottles or to carry in alcohol.
Although the event is free, vehicle parking will cost $10, which can be paid in advance at premiumparking.com/P4702. Only cash will be accepted on-site for parking.
Attendees can also use free park-and-ride service to the park from Coronado and Cottonwood shopping centers and the return trip. Free bike valet service will be offered for those who choose to pedal to the event.
For text alerts on weather delays and Freedom 4th event updates, text FREEDOM4 to 78015. | https://www.abqjournal.com/2513629/freedom-4th-back-at-balloon-fiesta-park-after-2year-hiatus.html | 2022-07-04T03:18:32Z | https://www.abqjournal.com/2513629/freedom-4th-back-at-balloon-fiesta-park-after-2year-hiatus.html | false |
Phillies fourth. Rhys Hoskins homers to left field. Nick Castellanos flies out to right field to Conner Capel. Darick Hall grounds out to shallow infield, Tommy Edman to Paul Goldschmidt. J.T. Realmuto singles to left field. Alec Bohm singles to shallow right field. J.T. Realmuto to third. Odubel Herrera grounds out to first base to Paul Goldschmidt.
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Phillies 1, Cardinals 0.
Phillies sixth. Rhys Hoskins doubles to deep left center field. Nick Castellanos singles to left center field. Rhys Hoskins scores. Darick Hall strikes out swinging. J.T. Realmuto homers to left field. Nick Castellanos scores. Alec Bohm called out on strikes. Odubel Herrera singles to right field. Bryson Stott flies out to left field to Brendan Donovan.
3 runs, 4 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Phillies 4, Cardinals 0. | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/St-Louis-Philadelphia-Runs-17282880.php | 2022-07-04T03:21:37Z | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/St-Louis-Philadelphia-Runs-17282880.php | true |
WFO SPOKANE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, July 3, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Spokane WA
656 PM PDT Sun Jul 3 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
The Flood Advisory will expire at 7 PM PDT this evening for the 25
Mile burn scar area in Chelan County in north central Washington.
The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
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'Colossal' work ahead, as Ukraine recovery meet to open in Lugano
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Lugano (Switzerland) (AFP) – Leaders from dozens of countries, international organisations and the private sector gathered in Switzerland Monday to hash out a "Marshall Plan" to rebuild war-ravaged Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who will take part virtually, warned Sunday that the work ahead in the areas that have been liberated alone was "really colossal".
"And we will have to free over 2,000 villages and towns in the east and south of Ukraine," he said.
The two-day conference, held under tight security in the picturesque southern Swiss city of Lugano, had been planned well before Russia launched its full-scale invasion on February 24.
It had originally been slated to discuss reforms in Ukraine, but once the Russian bombs began to fall it was repurposed to focus on reconstruction.
As billions of dollars in aid flows into Ukraine, however, lingering concerns about widespread corruption in the country mean far-reaching reforms remain in focus and will be a condition for any recovery plan decided here.
'Roadmap'
Lugano is not a pledging conference, but will instead attempt to lay out the principles and priorities for a rebuilding process aimed to begin even as Russia's war in Ukraine continues to rage.
Ukraine's ambassador to Switzerland Artem Rybchenko said ahead of the conference that it would help create "the roadmap" to his country's recovery.
Zelensky had initially been scheduled to come and co-host the event alongside his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis, but now he is due to give his address Monday afternoon via video link.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has however made a rare trip out of Ukraine since the war began to attend, and was met at the airport Sunday by Cassis and regional leaders.
Five other government ministers were also among the around 100 Ukrainians who made the long and perilous journey, although Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba reportedly had to cancel at the last moment due to illness.
In all, around 1,000 people were scheduled to participate in the conference, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, several government chiefs and numerous ministers.
'Marshall Plan'
Questions have been raised about the value in discussing reconstruction when there is no end in sight to the war.
But Robert Mardini, director-general of the International Committee of the Red Cross, told the RTS broadcaster that while the reconstruction itself could only happen fully after the bombs have stopped, it is vital to give "a positive perspective to civilians who have lost their homes, and who are struggling with anxiety and uncertainty for the future".
Others stress the need to begin laying the groundwork well in advance, as was done with the wildly successful Marshall Plan, a US initiative that pumped vast sums in foreign aid into Western Europe to help the continent rebuild and recover after World War II.
The task is daunting.
Rebuilding Ukraine, which four months into the war has already seen devastating destruction, is expected to cost hundreds of billions of dollars.
The effort will require "colossal investments", Zelensky acknowledged at the weekend.
Kyiv School of Economics (KSE) has estimated the damage done so far to buildings and infrastructure at nearly $104 billion.
It estimated that at least 45 million square metres of housing, 256 enterprises, 656 medical institutions, and 1,177 educational institutions had been damaged, destroyed or seized, while Ukraine's economy had already suffered losses of up to $600 billion.
Could last decades
Simon Pidoux, the Swiss ambassador in charge of the conference, said that it was too early to try to estimate all the needs, insisting Lugano instead should provide "a compass" for the work ahead.
"I think the effort will last for years if not decades," he said.
While not a donor conference, a number of participants are expected to make new pledges and propose frameworks for providing more funds.
The European Investment Bank will for instance propose the creation of a new Ukraine trust fund, which with investments from EU and non-EU states could eventually swell to 100 billion euros, according to sources familiar with the draft plans.
The proposal, which is due to be announced Monday afternoon, aims to create a platform able to generate investment towards reconstruction, and also towards Ukraine's EU accession goals, they said.
British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss is meanwhile due to set out her country's vision for the rebuilding, according to a statement.
In her comments to the conference Monday, she is expected to highlight the importance of Ukraine's full recovery from "Russia’s war of aggression".
That, she will say, will be "a symbol of the power of democracy over autocracy."
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