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Khloe Kardashian hasn't given up on love.
The Good American co-founder makes this abundantly clear in the first teaser, released July 11, for season two of Hulu's The Kardashians, premiering Sept. 22.
"I do believe in love," Khloe states in a voice over. "When you love, you know you're alive. You have these feelings." This comment raised eyebrows since Khloe recently announced she's not "seeing a soul" and focusing on herself, amid reports that she's dating a private equity investor following her split from Tristan Thompson.
Speaking of the L-word, Kim Kardashian's relationship with Saturday Night Live's Pete Davidson continues to heat up. In the trailer, she says, "Life is good."
"I have a new boyfriend," Kim continues. "I'm just having a really good time." Like, really good. As she's getting ready in one scene, she calls over Pete, asking, "Babe, do you want to shower with me really quick?"
Pete responds by throwing what he's holding and running over to her. Oh, to be young and in love!
As for the other sisters, well, it's just another day in the life of a Kar-Jenner. Kendall Jenner is shown strutting the runway, while Kylie Jenner is preparing for the arrival of her and Travis Scott's second child together.
The trailer then shows Kylie giving the cameras a peace sign as she awaits the little one's arrival, nurses moving around her. By the next scene, Kylie is back in her designer clothes and full-face of makeup, telling Kendall, "I need my first night out. I haven't had a night out in almost a year."
But the Kardashians aren't just sharing the good parts of their lives. In one scene, Kris Jenner lays on a hospital bed as boyfriend Corey Gamble gives her a kiss. "I can't tell my kids I'm scared," Kris explains. "They have enough problems. They don't need to worry about mom."
On top of that, the family is dealing with Blac Chyna's lawsuit against them, in which she accused Kim, Khloe, Kylie and Kris of defamation. Khloe and Kim speak about the trial, with the Good American co-founder saying, "She's suing us for over $100 million and we're leaving our fate in the hands of 12 random people. What if they hate us?"
The jury ultimately found them not guilty this May.
See what happens in season two of The Kardashians when the show premieres on Hulu Sept. 22. | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1337511/khloe-kardashian-reveals-her-thoughts-on-love-in-the-kardashians-season-2-teaser | 2022-07-11T18:06:06Z | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1337511/khloe-kardashian-reveals-her-thoughts-on-love-in-the-kardashians-season-2-teaser | true |
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – One man has been charged after violence erupted during a funeral Saturday in Shreveport, Louisiana, for the victim of a shooting.
It happened just before noon at Peaceful Rest Baptist Church during services for 24-year-old Orlando Puryear, Jr., who was fatally shot July 4 in southwest Shreveport.
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says Puryear’s 52-year-old uncle, Endrick Butler, started a fight.
“I noticed the guy up in the second balcony up there, and he was standing over a guy,” said a woman who witnessed the brawl. “I didn’t know what they were doing. And then all of a sudden, I saw him choke this young man and then he pushed the young man down in the chair and started pounding on him.”
The witness says the brawl lasted close to six minutes.
“When I fell down to the ground, I was crying and I just went into prayer,” she recalled. “About three, four other guys ran up and jumped over chairs; then they all started beating on this person, and they started throwing chairs.”
She says it happened right after the eulogy.
“Pastor Jones made an announcement at church that we would not be going to the cemetery today.”
The church was then evacuated.
“We was shocked. It’s like, we didn’t know which way to go. We was just in shock that this had even happened.”
Butler was arrested for disturbing the peace, as police say the victim did not want to press charges
Caddo deputies responded to Saturday’s brawl because they were there to provide security for Puryear’s funeral.
Puryear was one of four people shot on July 4 in a rolling shootout between two cars. The remaining three victims were expected to recover. No arrests have been made, but Shreveport police say the shooting remains under investigation. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/brawl-erupts-during-funeral-i-just-went-into-prayer/ | 2022-07-11T18:06:27Z | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/national-news/brawl-erupts-during-funeral-i-just-went-into-prayer/ | true |
- Value Green Lease, Tangelo's financial product, provides preferential rates for environmentally responsible projects.
- Lealtad Verde is a Mexican company specialized in circular economy and urban solid waste management. Its new technological model revolutionized Mexico's old recycling model.
- Lealtad Verde recently announced its partnership with Tiendas OXXO to promote the circular economy and recycling culture in Mexico.
MEXICO CITY, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Value Green Lease is a sustainable financing mechanism designed by Tangelo to finance environmentally responsible productive assets, such as electric or hybrid vehicles, water treatment plants, solar panels, or, in this case, biorecycling machines. Value Green Lease is a product with preferential rates that supports projects with a positive environmental impact, in line with Tangelo's commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.
"At Tangelo, we are very excited to fund projects with a positive environmental impact. Our Value Green Lease product creates the right conditions for these types of initiatives and we hope that this project will create a domino effect leading to organizations from different sectors getting access to financial tools to implement sustainability strategies," said Ricardo Hoyo, Head of Corporate at Tangelo. He added: "With this partnership we are enabling the circular economy favoring waste management, allowing recyclable materials to be reincorporated into industrial processes."
Lealtad Verde recently announced a partnership with Tiendas OXXO to promote recycling culture among Mexicans, and to set a precedent in Mexico's circular economy. In March 2022, the first phase of this initiative began with the installation of 30 biorecycling machines in OXXO stores in Mexico City and Monterrey, which can each collect up to 12 kg of PET bottles and 15 kg of aluminum, and are projected to reach up to 3,000 stores throughout the country in the next 5 years with an investment of more than 500 million pesos.
Lealtad Verde developed an integrated solution for the proper management, separation, classification, recovery, monetization and return of urban solid waste, to neutralize carbon footprint. Using the biorecycling machines, its circular economy model makes it an innovative project for the proper management of municipal solid waste.
This partnership has an important Socially Responsible Investment (ESG) component in that the biorecycling machines financed by Tangelo allow OXXO customers, upon depositing their PET bottles, HDPE, or aluminum cans, to obtain several benefits through the Lealtad Verde app such as: discount coupons, OXXO promotions, and even Tlalicoins, the carbon footprint valuing cryptocurrency that is part of #LealesAlPlaneta.
Lealtad Verde's goal for this first year is to collect more than 9 million containers, equivalent to over 187,200 kg of CO2, which translates to planting 1,260 trees or eliminating the emissions equivalent of 40,290 cars driving for a year.
"Our purpose is to neutralize our carbon footprint and we are very happy and proud that Tangelo, a company that supports projects with a positive environmental impact, is supporting the Lealtad Verde project," said Adrian Sanchez, CEO of the company.
Tangelo seeks that the projects it finances help counteract excessive waste generation by rethinking linear production in favor of a circular system, from the design and conceptualization of products to the final disposal promoting recycling, redesign and reuse.
About Tangelo
Tangelo is a high-growth financial technology company specializing in developing and scaling alternative credit products and services for individuals and businesses in Latin America. Through a proprietary technology platform and advanced data analytics capabilities, Tangelo manages a diverse portfolio of customized products including point-of-sale financing, supply chain financing, asset-based lending, credit scoring as a service, and end-to-end white label digital credit solutions for numerous industries.
About FEMSA
FEMSA is a company that generates economic and social value through companies and institutions and seeks to be the best employer and neighbor in the communities where it operates. It participates in retail through FEMSA Comercio, which comprises the Proximidad Division and includes OXXO, a chain of small-format stores; a Health Division that includes pharmacies and related activities; and a Fuels Division that operates the OXXO GAS service stations chain. In the beverage industry, it operates Coca-Cola FEMSA, a public bottler of Coca-Cola products; and in the beer sector, it is a shareholder of HEINEKEN, a company that is present in over 70 countries. In addition, through FEMSA Negocios Estratégicos, it offers logistics services, point-of-sale refrigeration solutions, and plastics solutions to FEMSA companies and external clients. Through its Business Units, it employs approximately 300,000 employees in 13 countries. FEMSA is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index, the FTSE4Good Emerging Index, and the Mexican Stock Exchange's IPC Sustentable index, among other indexes that evaluate its sustainability performance.
About FEMSA Proximidad
FEMSA's Proximidad Division generates economic and social value in the countries where it operates. It operates several small-format retail chains in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Peru, including OXXO stores. It also operates service stations under the OXXO GAS brand in Mexico. Through its business units, FEMSA's Proximidad Division serves over 13 million consumers every day and employs more than 160 thousand employees, promoting inclusion, diversity, and sustainability practices within its teams to operate in harmony with the planet, the community, and the value chain.
About Lealtad Verde
Lealtad Verde is a Mexican company with over 20 years of experience specializing in circular economy and urban solid waste management. Through the Lealtad Verde app, which was developed by Mexican talent, it helps drive the economy by reinventing the recycling model, connecting, and rewarding the good deeds of the community, with its loyalty program, and helping to counteract harmful effects to the environment. www.lealtadverde.com
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Finding an IT training provider used to seem very difficult. When an app such as SkillWheel launched its beta version during SAPPWEFRIAY Barcelona … this all changed. The new market tool made possible during a time frame limited to 4 hours is to facilitate interactions with exhibites in Barcelona (in September this time as there [read more…]/Finding+IT-train|21\">…] Read the whole ...\nThe BPO services LOS ANGELES — We're just over a week away from the second Midsummer Classic ever held at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The full 2022 MLB All-Star Game rosters were unveiled Sunday ahead of the annual American League vs. National League showdown on July 19.
The previous season's pennant-winning managers serve as the managers for each team. Astros manager Dusty Baker will lead the the AL while Braves manager Brian Snitker leads the NL.
As for the rosters, the starters are voted in by fans while the reserves are filled in via player ballot and the commissioner's office.
Each league's starting pitcher will be selected the day before the game.
This year's All-Star lineups are headlined by fascinating two-way player Shohei Ohtani in the American League, who makes his second-straight All-Star Game as both a pitcher and hitter (no one else has ever done this), and MLB batting leader Paul Goldschmidt on the National League side.
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Check out this year's lineups below:
American League All-Star Game starting lineup
Catcher: Alejandro Kirk, Blue Jays
First Base: Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., Blue Jays
Second Base: Jose Altuve, Astros
Third Base: Rafael Devers, Red Sox
Shortstop: Tim Anderson, White Sox
Outfielders: Aaron Judge, Yankees; Mike Trout, Angels; Giancarlo Stanton, Yankees
Designated Hitter: Shohei Ohtani, Angels
American League All-Star Game reserves
Catcher: Jose Trevino, Yankees
Infielders: Luis Arraez, Twins; Xander Bogaerts, Red Sox; José Ramírez, Guardians; Andrés Giménez, Guardians
Outfielders: George Springer, Blue Jays; Byron Buxton, Twins; Andrew Benintendi, Royals; Kyle Tucker, Astros; Julio Rodríguez, Mariners
Designated Hitter: Yordan Alvarez, Astros
Special Selection: Miguel Cabrera, Tigers
American League All-Star Game pitchers
- Shane McClanahan, Rays
- Nestor Cortes, Yankees
- Alek Manoah, Blue Jays
- Framber Valdez, Astros
- Martín Pérez, Rangers
- Paul Blackburn, Athletics
- Justin Verlander, Astros
- Gerrit Cole, Yankees
- Shohei Ohtani, Angels
- Clay Holmes, Yankees
- Emmanuel Clase, Guardians
- Gregory Soto, Tigers
- Jorge López, Orioles
National League All-Star Game starting lineup
C: Willson Contreras, Cubs
1B: Paul Goldschmidt, Cardinals
2B: Jazz Chisholm, Marlins
3B: Manny Machado, Padres
SS: Trea Turner, Dodgers
OF: Ronald Acuña, Jr., Braves; Mookie Betts, Dodgers; Joc Pederson, Giants
DH: Bryce Harper, Phillies
National League All-Star Game reserves
C: Travis d'Arnaud, Braves
IF: Nolan Arenado, Cardinals; Pete Alonso, Mets; Jeff McNeil, Mets; C.J. Cron, Rockies; Dansby Swanson, Braves
OF: Kyle Schwarber, Phillies; Juan Soto, Nationals; Starling Marte, Mets; Ian Happ, Cubs
DH: William Contreras, Braves
Special Selection: Albert Pujols, Cardinals
National League All-Star Game pitchers
- Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers
- Sandy Alcantara, Marlins
- Corbin Burnes, Brewers
- Luis Castillo, Reds
- Max Fried, Braves
- Tony Gonsolin, Dodgers
- Joe Musgrove, Padres
- Edwin Díaz, Mets
- Josh Hader, Brewers
- Ryan Helsley, Cardinals
- David Bednar, Pirates
- Joe Mantiply, Diamondbacks | https://www.kcentv.com/article/sports/locked-on/lo-national/locked-on-mlb/full-mlb-all-star-game-roster-shohei-ohtani-aaron-judge-headline-full-list-astros-red-sox-yankees-dodgers-mets-mariners-orioles-mlb-all-stars-2022/535-8839c831-eb5e-456c-b628-f460c1a98682 | 2022-07-11T18:07:28Z | https://www.kcentv.com/article/sports/locked-on/lo-national/locked-on-mlb/full-mlb-all-star-game-roster-shohei-ohtani-aaron-judge-headline-full-list-astros-red-sox-yankees-dodgers-mets-mariners-orioles-mlb-all-stars-2022/535-8839c831-eb5e-456c-b628-f460c1a98682 | false |
Vijayawada: Durga temple ghat road closed due to heavy rain
VIJAYAWADA July 11, 2022 23:21 ISTDevotees can take steps to reach the temple, say police
The management of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devastanam has closed the ghat road in the wake of heavy rains.
The decision was taken after stones fell from the hill on the ghat road. There were incidents of land slides on the ghat road in the past.
The officials erected metal fence around the hill to prevent landslide during rainy season. I-Town Circle Inspector P. Venkateswarlu said that the road was closed in view of heavy rain forecast.
“Devotees will not be allowed to enter the ghat road. We request the devotees to climb the steps or take lifts to reach the temple,” Mr. Venkateswarlu said.
Meanwhile, police forces have been deployed at the Seetammavari Padalu and ghat road to prevent any untoward incidents in the wake of heavy rain, the CI said and appealed to the devotees to cooperate with the police and the temple authorities. | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/vijayawada-durga-temple-ghat-road-closed-due-to-heavy-rain/article65627949.ece/amp/ | 2022-07-11T18:09:46Z | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/vijayawada-durga-temple-ghat-road-closed-due-to-heavy-rain/article65627949.ece/amp/ | false |
Russia's share of India's June oil imports surges to record
Russia continues to be 2nd largest oil supplier after Iraq
India's oil imports from Russia surged to a record of about 9,50,000 barrels per day (bpd) in June, accounting for almost a fifth of overall imports by the world's third largest oil consumer, data provided by trade sources showed.
Indian refiners have been snapping up Russian oil sold at hefty discounts to Brent and Middle East staples after some Western companies and countries shunned purchases from Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine on February 24.
India shipped in about 4.8 million bpd of oil in June, down 3.8% from May but about 23% higher than a year earlier, the data showed. Last year, India's oil imports were low as fuel demand was hit by a second deadly coronavirus wave.
Oil imports from Russia rose 15.5% in June from May, while those from Iraq and Saudi Arabia dropped by 10.5% and 13.5%, respectively, dragging the share of the Middle East to 56.5% from 59.3%, the data showed.
Russia continued to be the second largest oil supplier to India after Iraq, while Saudi Arabia remained in third spot for the second month in a row.
The higher oil intake from Russia raised its share of India's overall imports to 19.8% from 16.4% in May, and that of Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries to about 24% from 20.3% in May, the data showed.
Cheaper Russian oil is reducing losses for State-run Indian refiners selling fuel at lower prices on the domestic market, while adding to profits for private firms Reliance Industries Ltd. and Nayara Energy, which export most of their refined products.
India, also the world's third biggest oil importer, has defended its purchase of "cheap" Russian oil, saying it provided only a fraction of the country's overall needs and a sudden stop would drive up costs for its consumers.
The United States and other Group of Seven rich nations last month agreed to explore imposing a ban on transporting Russian oil sold above a certain price in an effort to reduce Moscow's revenues and deplete its war chest.
During April-June, the first quarter of India's fiscal year, the country's oil imports from Russia rose to 6,82,200 bpd from 22,500 bpd in the same period last year, the data showed.
Higher oil imports from Russia curbed OPEC's share in India's overall imports to 65.2% during the quarter and 60.8% in June. OPEC's share of India's oil imports has been declining since March, the data showed.
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MINNEAPOLIS , July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP), a leading construction management and contracting company in the U.S., was ranked #75 on the Engineering News Record (ENR) Top 400 Contractors list – up three spots from the previous year. Additionally, AP was ranked #44 in the Top 50 Domestic Building/Manufacturing Revenue list.
The annual Top 400 Contractors list nationally ranks 400 private and public general contractors based on construction contracting-specific revenue. Total revenue for the Top 400 firms rose overall to a record $421 billion in 2021, a 1.49% improvement over 2020, marking the 11th straight year of rising contracting revenue for the Top 400. Despite slowed revenue growth in the pandemic's first year, firm revenues have increased by 1.62% since the pandemic began.
"AP's ongoing dedication to quality, safety, sustainability and innovation is driving change in our company and the industry," said Jeff Hansen, CEO, AP. "Our recent ENR ranking validates AP's business momentum and our team's commitment to our customers and growth."
Adolfson & Peterson Construction (AP) is a leading national construction management firm and consistently ranked as a Top 100 Contractor by Engineering News Record (ENR). For more than 75 years, AP has remained a trusted family-owned business known for quality, reliability and strong partner relationships while maintaining a solid safety record. The company offers preconstruction, construction and contracting services to the commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, multifamily, municipal, recreation and senior living market segments. It currently employs more than 600 team members and thousands of subcontractors and trade partners in Arizona, Colorado, Minnesota, Texas and Wyoming. Dedication to clients, communities and employees, as well as a commitment to core values and innovation, has allowed AP to remain an industry leader and dependable construction partner for decades. Find more information at www.a-p.com or follow on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter. AP is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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- Guadalupe fur seals are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act
- SeaWorld San Diego is one of only two facilities in the United States authorized to rehabilitate Guadalupe fur seals
- SeaWorld has rescued 36 Guadalupe fur seals in the last five years alone
- One rescued and rehabilitated elephant seal also returned
- Both species have a unique comeback story after being hunted to near extinction in the 1700s and 1800s
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ORLANDO, Fla., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SeaWorld San Diego today announced that it returned six rescued seals after their successful rehabilitation on Thursday, June 30th. The group includes five threatened Guadalupe fur seals and one elephant seal. The seals were rescued in partnership with the Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) and received rehabilitative care at SeaWorld San Diego – one of only two facilities in the United States authorized to rehabilitate Guadalupe fur seals. This is largely due to their threatened status under the Endangered Species Act and the expert care required to ensure their health and safety.
"Rescuing, rehabilitating and returning animals in need is at the forefront of our mission, and Guadalupe Fur Seals are no exception," said Eric Otjen, Vice President of Zoological Operations at SeaWorld San Diego. "Responding to animals in crisis requires a great deal of collaboration between partners dedicated to preserving threatened and endangered species, and we're proud to work alongside partners like NOAA, PMMC and other members of the California Marine Mammal Stranding Network to ensure the conservation of these precious animals."
In the past five years, SeaWorld San Diego has rescued and rehabilitated 36 Guadalupe fur seals. The process of rescuing them is like that of other seal species, but they are often found in much poorer health with ailments like emaciation, unresponsiveness, dehydration, and starvation. SeaWorld San Diego is proud to work alongside partners like PMMC to rescue Guadalupe fur seals and help ensure the conservation of the species.
"We are thankful for SeaWorld's efforts on behalf of Guadalupe Fur Seals," said Justin Viezbicke, NOAA Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator. "Their marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation program has directly contributed to the Guadalupe Fur Seal comeback story here in California."
SeaWorld San Diego Provides World-Class Animal Care
SeaWorld San Diego provides expert rehabilitative care to rescued seals that involves world-class veterinary care, deep pools to compliment the species' natural deep-diving abilities and separate habitats away from the view of the public. Upon intake, SeaWorld San Diego's rescue team collects fecal, blood, nasal and rectal samples as well as body condition assessments in addition to typical intake procedures. The seals receive around-the-clock care for an average of two to three weeks until stabilized.
Prior to being returned, the seals also receive exit exams that include the collection of fur samples, vibrissae samples, blood samples, body condition photos and the often the installation of satellite tags to ensure the seals remain safe and healthy in their natural environment. The seals are also weighed, measured and given National Marine Fisheries tags to include in the national database.
Guadalupe Fur Seals and Elephant Seals Once Hunted to Near Extinction
Both Guadalupe fur seals and elephant seals have a unique comeback story. In the 1700s and 1800s, Guadalupe fur seals were hunted to the point that they were thought to be extinct up until 1954, when scientists discovered the species breeding in a cave on Guadalupe Island.
Similarly, elephant seals were hunted to near extinction in the 1800s with a small population surviving in Mexico after which the population began to steadily increase in the early 1900s. Today, robust populations of northern elephant seals in the U.S. and Mexico are derived from those few hundred individuals that survived in Mexico.
Today, there are an estimated 31,000 Guadalupe fur seals in existence and more than 200,000 elephant seals largely due to Mexican and American government protections and the ongoing rescue, rehabilitation and return efforts of organizations like SeaWorld.
Seals Continue to Face Threats in the Wild
Although populations of Guadalupe fur seals have drastically increased in the past century, the species remains threatened due to threats such as entanglement and oil spills. Guadalupe fur seals rely on a thick layer of fur to insulate their bodies, which can be disrupted and become dangerous if an oil spill occurs. The successful rescue, rehabilitation and return of Guadalupe fur seals is integral to the preservation of the species, and SeaWorld is grateful to partner with organizations like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to help ensure the conservation of this species for generations to come.
The northern elephant seal is the largest of the "true" seals in the Northern Hemisphere. The species takes is name from the large size and the long pendulous noses on the males. These large animals spend most of their lives at sea, coming ashore only to molt, give birth, and mate. The largest colonies of northern elephant seals can be found off southern California in the Channel Islands. Northern elephant seals, like all marine mammals, are protected by the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
About SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: SEAS) is a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter, and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world. The Company is one of the world's foremost zoological organizations and a global leader in animal welfare, training, husbandry, and veterinary care. The Company collectively cares for what it believes is one of the largest zoological collections in the world and has helped lead advances in the care of animals. The Company also rescues and rehabilitates marine and terrestrial animals that are ill, injured, orphaned, or abandoned, with the goal of returning them to the wild. The SeaWorld® rescue team has helped more than 40,000 animals in need over the Company's history. SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. owns or licenses a portfolio of recognized brands including SeaWorld®, Busch Gardens®, Aquatica®, Sesame Place® and Sea Rescue®. Over its more than 60-year history, the Company has built a diversified portfolio of 12 destination and regional theme parks that are grouped in key markets across the United States, many of which showcase its one-of-a-kind zoological collection. The Company's theme parks feature a diverse array of rides, shows and other attractions with broad demographic appeal which deliver memorable experiences and a strong value proposition for its guests.
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PC Shipments Worldwide Drop 15.3 Percent In Q2, IDC Warns
Worrying sign. Global PC shipments take a double-digit tumble in the second quarter, amid fears of worldwide economic downturn
Analyst house IDC has published a worrying decline in the shipments of PCs, amid fears of global recession.
IDC on Monday revealed that worldwide PC shipments fell 15.3 percent in the second quarter of 2022, “as supply and demand both waver.”
It comes after Elon Musk axed 10,000 jobs at Tesla over his “superbad” feeling about the economy. Microsoft and other players in the tech space have also begun a hiring slowdown.
PC slowdown
Into this mix comes the IDC figures showing a 15.3 percent decline in PC shipments worldwide to 71.3 million units in the second quarter of 2022.
This was the second consecutive quarter of lower shipments following two years of growth, the analyst house said. The decline was worse than expected as supply and logistics further deteriorated due to the lockdowns in China and persistent macroeconomic headwinds.
“Fears over a recession continue to mount and weaken demand across segments,” said Jitesh Ubrani, research manager for IDC’s Mobile Device trackers. “Consumer demand for PCs has weakened in the near term and is at risk of perishing in the long term as consumers become more cautious about their spending and once again grow accustomed to computing across device types such as phones and tablets.”
“Meanwhile, commercial demand has been more robust although it has also declined as businesses delay purchases,” said Ubrani.
Yet despite the recent decline and weakening demand, the total PC volume is still comparable to the beginning of the pandemic when volumes reached 74.3 million in the second quarter of 2020 and the market is still well above pre-pandemic levels as volumes in the second quarter of 2018 and 2019 were 62.1 million and 65.1 million units respectively.
“With education PC appetite saturating and consumer demand stagnating, the US PC market is staring at another quarter of double-digit decline across most segments,” added Neha Mahajan, research manager with IDC’s Devices and Displays team.
“Commercial PC demand is also showing signs of a slowdown, however there are still pockets of growth expected in certain commercial sub-segments where demand for low-mid range Windows devices remains active and unfilled,” said Mahajan.
Player rankings
IDC looked at the player rankings in the PC market, with the rankings among the top 3 companies not changing in the second quarter of 2022.
Lenovo is still the biggest player, with a 24.6 percent market share.
Second is HP at 18.9 percent and third is Dell at 18.5 percent.
Apple however did manage to slip into the fifth position (6.7 percent), tying with ASUS (6.6 percent), as production dipped during the quarter.
As a result, Acer found itself in 4th place with 6.9 percent.
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LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Ropes & Gray opened its new Los Angeles office today in Century City. The office, the firm's third in California and 12th worldwide, is focused on the private equity, asset management, healthcare and life sciences, and technology, media & telecommunications industries—sectors in which Ropes & Gray is a leading player and trusted advisor to clients in California and around the world.
While Ropes & Gray's Los Angeles office is new, the firm has been working with clients throughout California for 30 years, establishing a strong reputation for its work on complex transactions, as well as on regulatory, litigation and enforcement issues.
"It's great to have a physical home base in Southern California, which will help us enhance our strong relationship with area clients and recruit terrific talent," said chair Julie Jones. "It's exciting to see what our Ropes & Gray lawyers in Los Angeles are accomplishing for market-leading clients, including steering one of the largest hospital mergers of the year, and numerous middle-market PE deals, with more to come."
"We have an all-star team in Los Angeles," said managing partner David Djaha. "Our focus on recruiting great lawyers with deep client relationships—and who fit the fabric of our firm—is already paying dividends for the clients in the industries we serve."
"Los Angeles is a hotbed of activity and opportunity," said Howard Glazer, managing partner of the firm's Los Angeles office. "It's home to established and new funds of all types and has strong healthcare, life sciences and tech industries—areas Ropes & Gray serves with deep experience."
A Market-Leading Healthcare Team
The firm's Los Angeles health care team expands Ropes & Gray's renowned health care practice, which is consistently ranked as among the best in Chambers USA. Led by health care partner Torrey McClary and health care counsel Ranee Adipat and Leslie Thornton, our team in Los Angeles is leading transformative and cutting edge healthcare transactions in California and across the country, including structuring and leading the largest hospital strategic combination announced thus far in 2022.
A Los Angeles Private Equity Powerhouse
Ropes & Gray's Los Angeles-based private equity team augments the firm's renowned private equity practice, which consistently ranks in the top three by deal count in Mergermarket's league tables. The team has already guided, signed or closed deals for Altamont Capital Management, Genstar Capital and GI Partners, led by private equity partners Howard Glazer and Brandon Howald. Complementing the firm's private equity practice, capital solutions & private credit partner Jennifer Harris joined the Los Angeles office in January 2022. She is a seasoned special situations finance attorney who is positioned to advise clients through increasingly turbulent markets and investments. Bianca Levin-Soler also recently joined the firm's private equity practice as a partner and will practice from Los Angeles.
An Experienced Litigation & Enforcement Team
The Los Angeles office also boasts strong litigation capabilities. Litigation & enforcement partner Amy Jane Longo joined the team after spending nine years at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's Los Angeles Regional Office, where she most recently headed the trial unit. She is already helping cryptocurrency funds understand SEC regulations and assess litigation risks associated with turbulent markets, and recently discussed insider trading enforcement a high-profile industry event. Additionally, litigation & enforcement partner Rocky Tsai, who has been advising global clients on complex commercial and securities litigation for two decades, will split his time between Ropes & Gray's Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. Asset management counsel Glen Chen also recently joined the firm, bringing a strong understanding of fund formation and governance to Ropes & Gray's market-leading asset management practice.
The Los Angeles office is located at 10250 Constellation Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90067.
About Ropes & Gray
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Missing 6-year-old with autism found dead in Virginia, officials say
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (Gray News) – A missing 6-year-old boy with autism was found dead early Monday morning, according to officials.
Landon “Waldy” Raber, who was nonverbal, was reported missing around 8:45 p.m. Sunday.
Multiple agencies responded to the search, and K-9 units also assisted. Landon was found dead around 5:30 a.m. Monday, according to the Toga Volunteer Fire Department.
Officials have not released further details about Landon’s death.
The community organized a prayer gathering in remembrance of Landon, scheduled for Monday evening.
“His short life has touched so many people, and we want to take this time to show our support and grieve together as a community/friends/family,” the Facebook event reads.
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- Value Green Lease, Tangelo's financial product, provides preferential rates for environmentally responsible projects.
- Lealtad Verde is a Mexican company specialized in circular economy and urban solid waste management. Its new technological model revolutionized Mexico's old recycling model.
- Lealtad Verde recently announced its partnership with Tiendas OXXO to promote the circular economy and recycling culture in Mexico.
MEXICO CITY, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Value Green Lease is a sustainable financing mechanism designed by Tangelo to finance environmentally responsible productive assets, such as electric or hybrid vehicles, water treatment plants, solar panels, or, in this case, biorecycling machines. Value Green Lease is a product with preferential rates that supports projects with a positive environmental impact, in line with Tangelo's commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.
"At Tangelo, we are very excited to fund projects with a positive environmental impact. Our Value Green Lease product creates the right conditions for these types of initiatives and we hope that this project will create a domino effect leading to organizations from different sectors getting access to financial tools to implement sustainability strategies," said Ricardo Hoyo, Head of Corporate at Tangelo. He added: "With this partnership we are enabling the circular economy favoring waste management, allowing recyclable materials to be reincorporated into industrial processes."
Lealtad Verde recently announced a partnership with Tiendas OXXO to promote recycling culture among Mexicans, and to set a precedent in Mexico's circular economy. In March 2022, the first phase of this initiative began with the installation of 30 biorecycling machines in OXXO stores in Mexico City and Monterrey, which can each collect up to 12 kg of PET bottles and 15 kg of aluminum, and are projected to reach up to 3,000 stores throughout the country in the next 5 years with an investment of more than 500 million pesos.
Lealtad Verde developed an integrated solution for the proper management, separation, classification, recovery, monetization and return of urban solid waste, to neutralize carbon footprint. Using the biorecycling machines, its circular economy model makes it an innovative project for the proper management of municipal solid waste.
This partnership has an important Socially Responsible Investment (ESG) component in that the biorecycling machines financed by Tangelo allow OXXO customers, upon depositing their PET bottles, HDPE, or aluminum cans, to obtain several benefits through the Lealtad Verde app such as: discount coupons, OXXO promotions, and even Tlalicoins, the carbon footprint valuing cryptocurrency that is part of #LealesAlPlaneta.
Lealtad Verde's goal for this first year is to collect more than 9 million containers, equivalent to over 187,200 kg of CO2, which translates to planting 1,260 trees or eliminating the emissions equivalent of 40,290 cars driving for a year.
"Our purpose is to neutralize our carbon footprint and we are very happy and proud that Tangelo, a company that supports projects with a positive environmental impact, is supporting the Lealtad Verde project," said Adrian Sanchez, CEO of the company.
Tangelo seeks that the projects it finances help counteract excessive waste generation by rethinking linear production in favor of a circular system, from the design and conceptualization of products to the final disposal promoting recycling, redesign and reuse.
About Tangelo
Tangelo is a high-growth financial technology company specializing in developing and scaling alternative credit products and services for individuals and businesses in Latin America. Through a proprietary technology platform and advanced data analytics capabilities, Tangelo manages a diverse portfolio of customized products including point-of-sale financing, supply chain financing, asset-based lending, credit scoring as a service, and end-to-end white label digital credit solutions for numerous industries.
About FEMSA
FEMSA is a company that generates economic and social value through companies and institutions and seeks to be the best employer and neighbor in the communities where it operates. It participates in retail through FEMSA Comercio, which comprises the Proximidad Division and includes OXXO, a chain of small-format stores; a Health Division that includes pharmacies and related activities; and a Fuels Division that operates the OXXO GAS service stations chain. In the beverage industry, it operates Coca-Cola FEMSA, a public bottler of Coca-Cola products; and in the beer sector, it is a shareholder of HEINEKEN, a company that is present in over 70 countries. In addition, through FEMSA Negocios Estratégicos, it offers logistics services, point-of-sale refrigeration solutions, and plastics solutions to FEMSA companies and external clients. Through its Business Units, it employs approximately 300,000 employees in 13 countries. FEMSA is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability MILA Pacific Alliance Index, the FTSE4Good Emerging Index, and the Mexican Stock Exchange's IPC Sustentable index, among other indexes that evaluate its sustainability performance.
About FEMSA Proximidad
FEMSA's Proximidad Division generates economic and social value in the countries where it operates. It operates several small-format retail chains in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, and Peru, including OXXO stores. It also operates service stations under the OXXO GAS brand in Mexico. Through its business units, FEMSA's Proximidad Division serves over 13 million consumers every day and employs more than 160 thousand employees, promoting inclusion, diversity, and sustainability practices within its teams to operate in harmony with the planet, the community, and the value chain.
About Lealtad Verde
Lealtad Verde is a Mexican company with over 20 years of experience specializing in circular economy and urban solid waste management. Through the Lealtad Verde app, which was developed by Mexican talent, it helps drive the economy by reinventing the recycling model, connecting, and rewarding the good deeds of the community, with its loyalty program, and helping to counteract harmful effects to the environment. www.lealtadverde.com
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Registration for the Landmark Race Up the Empire State Building Stairs Opens July 11 at Noon
NEW YORK, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Empire State Building (ESB) today announced that the 2022 Empire State Building Run-Up (ESBRU) – presented by Turkish Airlines and powered by the Challenged Athletes Foundation – will take place Oct. 6, 2022 at 8 p.m. EST.
Approximately 150 runners will have the opportunity to race up the 1,576 stairs to the 86th Floor of the "World's Most Famous Building" in the 44th annual Run-Up. Runners will be divided into designated heats such as elite runners, celebrities, adaptive athletes, media, and public. Registration for this preeminent tower-running event will be available online at https://nycruns.com/race/esb2022 from July 11 at noon on a first-come, first-served basis. Participation costs of $125 per runner will be charged upon acceptance.
"As the first and most famous tower-running event, the Empire State Building Run-Up is the bucket list race for elite runners from all over the world," said Anthony E. Malkin, chairman, president, and CEO at Empire State Realty Trust. "We welcome our athletes back to face the challenge and test their limits in the race to the top."
Turkish Airlines, a leading global airline that flies to more destinations than any other, will act as the presenting sponsor for the ESBRU for the fourth year.
Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) is the official charity partner of the ESBRU once again, with a designated heat for adaptive athletes and CAF supporters who want to race for more and raise funds to empower athletes with physical disabilities through sports.
The 2022 Empire State Building Run-Up is produced by NYCRUNS.
More information about the Empire State Building, and the annual Run-Up, can be found online.
About the Empire State Building
The Empire State Building, the "World's Most Famous Building," owned by Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (ESRT: NYSE), soars 1,454 feet above Midtown Manhattan from base to antenna. The $165 million reimagination of the Empire State Building Observatory Experience creates an all-new experience with a dedicated guest entrance, an interactive museum with nine galleries, and a redesigned 102nd Floor Observatory with floor-to-ceiling windows. The journey to the world-famous 86th Floor Observatory, the only 360-degree, open-air observatory with views of New York and beyond, orients visitors for their entire New York City experience and covers everything from the building's iconic history to its current place in pop-culture. Learn more at www.esbnyc.com. Declared "America's Favorite Building" by the American Institute of Architects, the world's most popular travel destination by Uber, the #1 Attraction in the United States in Tripadvisor's 2022 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best, and the #1 New York City attraction by Lonely Planet, it welcomes more than 4 million annual visitors from around the world.
Since 2011, the building has been fully powered by renewable wind electricity, and its many floors primarily house a diverse array of office tenants such as LinkedIn and Shutterstock, as well as retail options like STATE Grill and Bar, Tacombi, and Starbucks. For more information and Observatory Experience tickets visit esbnyc.com or follow the building's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Weibo, YouTube, or TikTok.
About Empire State Realty Trust
Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: ESRT) is a REIT that owns and manages office, retail, and multifamily assets in Manhattan and the greater New York metropolitan area. ESRT owns the Empire State Building – the World's Most Famous Building – and TripAdvisor's 2022 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards #1 attraction in the U.S. and #3 attraction in the world, in the newly reimagined and iconic Empire State Building Observatory. The company is a leader in healthy buildings, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality, and has the lowest greenhouse gas emissions per square foot of any publicly traded REIT portfolio in New York City. As of Mar. 31, 2022, ESRT's portfolio is comprised of approximately 9.4 million rentable square feet of office space, 700,000 rentable square feet of retail space and 625 units across two multifamily properties. More information about Empire State Realty Trust can be found at esrtreit.com and by following ESRT on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.
About Turkish Airlines
Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 377 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 340 worldwide destinations as 287 international and 53 domestic, in 129 countries. More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on its official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
About Star Alliance
The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance, based on a customer value proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition and seamless service. Since inception, it has offered the largest and most comprehensive airline network, with a focus on improving customer experience across the Alliance journey. The member airlines are: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, and United. Overall, the Star Alliance network currently offers more than 12,000 daily flights to almost 1,300 airports in 197 countries. Further connecting flights are offered by Star Alliance Connecting Partners Juneyao Airlines and THAI Smile Airways.
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Why SM Energy (SM) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
Taking full advantage of the stock market and investing with confidence are common goals for new and old investors, and Zacks Premium offers many different ways to do both.
The popular research service can help you become a smarter, more self-assured investor, giving you access to daily updates of the Zacks Rank and Zacks Industry Rank, the Zacks #1 Rank List, Equity Research reports, and Premium stock screens.
Zacks Premium includes access to the Zacks Style Scores as well.
What are the Zacks Style Scores?
The Zacks Style Scores is a unique set of guidelines that rates stocks based on three popular investing types, and were developed as complementary indicators for the Zacks Rank. This combination helps investors choose securities with the highest chances of beating the market over the next 30 days.
Based on their value, growth, and momentum characteristics, each stock is assigned a rating of A, B, C, D, or F. The better the score, the better chance the stock will outperform; an A is better than a B, a B is better than a C, and so on.
The Style Scores are broken down into four categories:
Value Score
Value investors love finding good stocks at good prices, especially before the broader market catches on to a stock's true value. Utilizing ratios like P/E, PEG, Price/Sales, Price/Cash Flow, and many other multiples, the Value Style Score identifies the most attractive and most discounted stocks.
Growth Score
Growth investors are more concerned with a stock's future prospects, and the overall financial health and strength of a company. Thus, the Growth Style Score analyzes characteristics like projected and historic earnings, sales, and cash flow to find stocks that will see sustainable growth over time.
Momentum Score
Momentum traders and investors live by the saying "the trend is your friend." This investing style is all about taking advantage of upward or downward trends in a stock's price or earnings outlook. Employing factors like one-week price change and the monthly percentage change in earnings estimates, the Momentum Style Score can indicate favorable times to build a position in high-momentum stocks.
VGM Score
If you like to use all three kinds of investing, then the VGM Score is for you. It's a combination of all Style Scores, and is an important indicator to use with the Zacks Rank. The VGM Score rates each stock on their shared weighted styles, narrowing down the companies with the most attractive value, best growth forecast, and most promising momentum.
How Style Scores Work with the Zacks Rank
The Zacks Rank, which is a proprietary stock-rating model, employs earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations, to make building a winning portfolio easier.
It's highly successful, with #1 (Strong Buy) stocks producing an unmatched +25.41% average annual return since 1988. That's more than double the S&P 500. But because of the large number of stocks we rate, there are over 200 companies with a Strong Buy rank, plus another 600 with a #2 (Buy) rank, on any given day.
With more than 800 top-rated stocks to choose from, it can certainly feel overwhelming to pick the ones that are right for you and your investing journey.
That's where the Style Scores come in.
You want to make sure you're buying stocks with the highest likelihood of success, and to do that, you'll need to pick stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2 that also have Style Scores of A or B. If you like a stock that only as a #3 (Hold) rank, it should also have Scores of A or B to guarantee as much upside potential as possible.
Since the Scores were created to work together with the Zacks Rank, the direction of a stock's earnings estimate revisions should be a key factor when choosing which stocks to buy.
For instance, a stock with a #4 (Sell) or #5 (Strong Sell) rating, even one that boasts Scores of A and B, still has a downward-trending earnings forecast, and a much greater likelihood its share price will decline as well.
Thus, the more stocks you own with a #1 or #2 Rank and Scores of A or B, the better.
Stock to Watch: SM Energy (SM)
Denver, CO-based SM Energy Company, previously known as St. Mary Land & Exploration Company, is an independent oil and gas company engaged in the exploration, exploitation, development, acquisition and production of natural gas and crude oil in North America. The company was founded in 1908 and incorporated in Delaware in the year 1915.
SM is a #2 (Buy) on the Zacks Rank, with a VGM Score of A.
Additionally, the company could be a top pick for growth investors. SM has a Growth Style Score of A, forecasting year-over-year earnings growth of 387.6% for the current fiscal year.
Two analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2022, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.60 to $9.02 per share. SM also boasts an average earnings surprise of 133.3%.
With a solid Zacks Rank and top-tier Growth and VGM Style Scores, SM should be on investors' short list.
Zacks Names "Single Best Pick to Double"
From thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.
It’s a little-known chemical company that’s up 65% over last year, yet still dirt cheap. With unrelenting demand, soaring 2022 earnings estimates, and $1.5 billion for repurchasing shares, retail investors could jump in at any time.
This company could rival or surpass other recent Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Boston Beer Company which shot up +143.0% in little more than 9 months and NVIDIA which boomed +175.9% in one year.
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US dentist on trial for wife’s 2016 safari death in Zambia
By JAMES ANDERSON
Associated Press
DENVER (AP) — A trial is set to begin this week in Colorado for the founder of a Pennsylvania dental franchise accused of killing his wife on an African safari six years ago and collecting nearly $5 million in insurance proceeds. Federal prosecutors allege that 67-year-old Lawrence “Larry” Rudolph, 67 killed his wife during a 2016 safari trip in Zambia. Rudolph’s attorney say Bianca Rudolph’s death was accidental and accuse prosecutors of relying on circumstantial evidence. He was a big game hunter and former head of an international safari club. The trial is in Colorado is in because several insurers tied to the payout were based here. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/11/us-dentist-on-trial-for-wifes-2016-safari-death-in-zambia/ | 2022-07-11T18:15:45Z | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/07/11/us-dentist-on-trial-for-wifes-2016-safari-death-in-zambia/ | false |
Blast from the past: Boks inflict pain on All Blacks in Dunedin
Today in SA sports history: July 12
Today in SA sports history: July 12
1955 — The SA cricket team score their first Test victory in Manchester, beating England by three wickets in the third Test as they nervously chased a lowly target of 145. The victory, which reduced the home side’s lead in the five-match series to 2-1, was set up by the batsmen in the first innings, with three scoring centuries. Opener Jackie McGlew made an unbeaten 104, with John Waite scoring 113 and Paul Winslow 108.
1980 — The Springboks, already 3-0 up in the series against the British and Irish Lions, lose the fourth and final Test 13-17 at Loftus Versfeld. The visitors were worthy victors, outscoring the hosts three tries to one. Centre Willie du Plessis scored SA’s only try, with flyhalf Naas Botha adding one penalty and then being relieved of the kicking duties before fullback Gysie Pienaar added two more penalties. Fullback Andy Irvine, flank John O’Driscoll and prop Clive Williams scored for the Lions, with flyhalf Ollie Campbell kicking one conversion and a penalty.
1980 — Desire Wilson, the first woman to win an F1 race, fails to qualify for the British Grand Prix after finishing last in practice in her Williams. The car had performed differently to the one she had tested shortly before. Compatriot Jody Scheckter, the reigning world champion, was the slowest of the qualifiers in his Ferrari.
2000 — David Terbrugge takes 4/20 in eight overs to help the Proteas beat Pakistan by seven wickets in an ODI in Colombo. SA bowled out their opponents for 153 before coasting to victory in the 38th over. The win secured SA a spot in the triangular series final against Sri Lanka.
2003 — England smash the Proteas by seven wickets in a triangular series final at Lord’s after bowling out SA for 107. Jacques Rudolph was SA’s best batsman with 19. The English chased down the required runs in the 21st over. Zimbabwe was the third team in the tournament.
2003 — The Springboks score their last victory against a major side for the season, beating Australia 26-22 at Newlands. Lock Victor Matfield and substitute Brent Russell scored tries, but their defence was breached three times, through wingers Joe Roff and Wendell Sailor and flank Phil Waugh. Australia went on to make the final of the World Cup on home soil later that year, while SA didn’t make a dent.
2008 — The Springboks record their only victory over the All Blacks at the now-defunct Carisbrook in Dunedin, dubbed the House of Pain. Scrumhalf Ricky Januarie scored a brilliant solo late try to help the visitors seal the match 30-28. Winger JP Pietersen scored the Boks’ other try, with Butch James, Percy Montgomery and Frans Steyn all contributing with the boot. The Boks had lost all seven previous Tests they had played there, from 1921 to 2005. That was the last time SA played there before the stadium was closed. In 38 matches at the venue, New Zealand lost only five and drew once.
2014 — Quinton de Kock hits a run-a-ball 128 and AB de Villiers a rapid-fire 108 from 71 deliveries to steer SA to an 82-run victory in the deciding third ODI against Sri Lanka in Hambantota. SA made 339/5, before bowling out the hosts for 257 to claim a 2-1 series victory.
2015 — Bangladesh draw level in the ODI series at 1-1 as they trounce the Proteas by seven wickets in the second match in Dhaka. The visitors were bowled out for 162 and their bowlers were unable to stem the home team’s batsmen, who raced to victory in the 28th over.
2017 — Dane van Niekerk takes 4/24 as SA’s women cricketers bowl out Sri Lanka for 101 en route to an eight-wicket win in a World Cup group match in Taunton.
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BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A missing 6-year-old non-verbal boy with autism and Down syndrome was found dead in Virginia on Monday morning, according to a local volunteer fire department.
Landon “Waldy” Raber was found dead around 5:30 a.m. Monday after he had disappeared in Buckingham County, Virginia, on Sunday evening, according to his family.
All first responders cleared the scene soon after, according to the Toga Volunteer Fire Department.
Landon was last seen in an area of Buckingham County around 8 p.m. Sunday.
The Buckingham County Sheriff’s Office had asked for residents to be on the lookout for Landon early Monday morning.
“Please be on the lookout for a missing 6 year old non-verbal, autistic male LAST SEEN WEARING GRAY PANTS AND A GREEN AND BLUE TSHIRT near the area of 4650 New Store Rd.,” the Sheriff’s Office said in a message posted on the Toga Volunteer Fire Department’s Facebook page.
Also in the post, the Toga Volunteer Fire Department wrote: “Please Keep The Family and those the participated in the search in your Thoughts and Prayers.”
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(The Hill) – Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) is making a last-ditch effort to pass a budget reconciliation bill during the July and early August work period.
Schumer and centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) have made progress on proposals to lower the cost of prescription drugs, extend Medicare’s solvency and raise taxes on some high-income earners.
Manchin and Schumer have worked out a proposal to impose a 3.8 percent tax on individuals earning over $400,000 and couples earning over $500,000 from pass-through businesses and will give the legislative language to the Senate parliamentarian to review.
The $203 billion raised would extend the solvency of Medicare’s hospital fund from 2028 to 2031.
But several major issues remain unresolved.
Sam Runyon, a spokesperson for Manchin, said her boss is glad that Democrats have agreed on a prescription drug proposal that they could pass with a simple-majority vote under special budget rules.
“Sen. Manchin has long advocated for proposals that would lower prescription drug costs for seniors and his support for this proposal has never been in question. He’s glad that all 50 Democrats agree,” she said.
But the Manchin aide waved off speculation that Schumer and Manchin are close to a deal on a broader reconciliation package that would include bold proposals to tackle global warming, a top priority of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) and other Senate Democrats.
“Suggestions that a reconciliation deal is close are false. Senator Manchin still has serious unresolved concerns and there is a lot of work to be done before it’s conceivable that a deal can be reached he can sign onto,” she said.
That means a budget reconciliation package isn’t likely to reach the Senate floor before that fourth week of the upcoming month-long work period and Schumer may even keep his colleagues in town for the first week of the August recess, which is supposed to begin Aug. 6.
Schumer wants to get an agreement as soon as possible but has been careful not to lay out a precise timeline for getting it passed.
The budget reconciliation instructions will expire at the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30, which is the drop-dead deadline.
“It looks like it’s a much more serious set of conversations than two weeks ago or two months ago. That’s really encouraging but until the bill is on the floor, it would be risky to put any odds on it,” said Josh Freed, senior vice president for the climate and energy program at Third Way, a centrist Democratic advocacy group.
One big question is whether Schumer and Manchin can agree to a package of climate provisions to fight global warning, including clean energy manufacturing tax credits, a fee on methane emissions and a fee on carbon-intensive imports, such as steel.
Manchin has a proposal with Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) to incentivize the manufacturing of new energy technologies with investments in rural communities and some Democratic senators feel confident the West Virginia senator will agree to a package of clean energy tax breaks.
Manchin and Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Tom Carper (D-Del.) have worked on compromise legislation to impose a fee on methane emissions, and Carper has said he thinks Manchin will vote for it.
The third climate proposal under consideration, a carbon border adjustment tax that would impose fees on carbon-intensive imports, is less likely. Whitehouse, the chief sponsor, is pushing hard for the proposal and noted that Manchin praised it as a way to even the playing field with China for U.S. manufacturers at a recent appropriations hearing.
One person familiar with the negotiations said whether the climate piece gets done will depend a lot on how many concessions Manchin will insist on for the fossil fuel industry.
“They’re starting sequentially,” the source said, noting that the release of the prescription drug cand Medicare solvency components of the package during the recess “allows them to start the scrubbing process with the Republicans,” referring to the review in the parliamentarian’s office.
“The rest of the revenue and taxes are next up and then it’s the energy and climate portion,” the sourced added, cautioning “Manchin could walk away at any moment.”
“They’re very committed to get something on the floor in the July work period,” the source said.
Freed said Schumer and Manchin need to work out how much money to raise for climate programs and how long to set tax breaks for renewable energy technologies.
“The question is what’s the overall dollar figure,” he said, adding: “Right now the question is as much about lengths of the [tax] creds as about which tax credits are [included].”
Another obstacle is getting a deal on a broader tax reform proposal along the lines of what the White House negotiated with Manchin and fellow centrist Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) last year.
The White House framework released in October included a 15 percent corporate minimum tax on companies that earn more than $1 billion in profits, a new 5 percent surtax on income over $10 million and an additional 3 percent surtax on income over $25 million and closing the Medicare tax loophole on the wealthy.
Schumer, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen announced in September that the White House and Senate Democrats had agreed on a menu of options that could be used to pay for a reconciliation package.
Manchin has said he wants roughly half of the revenue raised by the reconciliation package to go toward reducing the federal deficit.
The gathering momentum of the budget reconciliation negotiations is good news for Democrats but it also complicates passage of another of their top legislative priorities, the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act, which would provide as much as $52 billion to help domestic semiconductor manufacturers.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) threatened to hold up the bill if Democrats move ahead with plans to pass a budget reconciliation bill without any Republican support.
“Let me be perfectly clear: there will be no bipartisan USICA as long as Democrats are pursuing a partisan reconciliation bill,” he tweeted over the July 4 recess.
Schumer says he also hopes to schedule a vote on Steve Dettelbach, President Biden’s to head the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and a bipartisan bill to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 a month.
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James Bond theme composer, Monty Norman, dies aged 94
Monty Norman, a British composer who wrote the iconic theme music for the James Bond films, has died, aged 94.
Key points:
- Norman was born to Jewish parents in the East End of London in 1928
- He performed with big bands and in a variety double act with comedian Benny Hill
- He was hired to compose a theme for the first James Bond film 'Dr No' released in 1962
A statement posted on Monday on Norman's official website said: "It is with sadness we share the news that Monty Norman died on 11th July 2022 after a short illness".
Born Monty Noserovitch to Jewish parents in the East End of London in 1928, Mr Norman got his first guitar when he was 16.
He performed with big bands and in a variety double act with comedian Benny Hill before writing songs for early British artists Cliff Richard and Tommy Steele and composing for stage musicals including "Make Me an Offer," "Expresso Bongo," "Songbook" and "Poppy".
Norman was hired by producer Albert Broccoli to compose a theme for the first James Bond film, Dr No, released in 1962.
He drew on a piece he had written for a proposed musical adaptation of VS Naipaul's "A House for Mr Biswas," shifting the key riff from sitar to electric guitar.
The result — twangy, propulsive, menacing — has been used in all 25 Bond thrillers.
Producers hired composer John Barry to rearrange the theme, and Barry was widely assumed to have written it — to Norman's chagrin.
Barry, who died in 2011, went on to compose scores for almost a dozen Bond films, including "Goldfinger" and "You Only Live Twice".
Norman went to court to assert his authorship, suing the Sunday Times newspaper for libel over a 1997 article asserting the theme was composed by Barry. He won in 2001 and was awarded 30,000 pounds in damages.
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In almost two decades of training NHL players, Kelly Riou tried just about everything to help them replicate the unnatural motion of skating when they’re off the ice.
He believes he has now found it, with the help of a retired quarterback and a drone engineer, and hopes it revolutionizes the way hockey players at all levels train in the gym. His Alien Kinetics company unveiled DriBlades and accompanying weighted slide Monday following development and testing involving a handful of NHL players who work with Riou.
“It’s been on my mind to close the gap to allow guys to train and give strength coaches, skating coaches a little bit more of an accurate tool for this crazy locomotion of skating,” Riou told The Associated Press. “Because of the demands of the game, this should’ve been around before me, truthfully, because the BOSU balls, the unstable surfaces — other measures we use to really try to facilitate or help the player develop — those weren’t close enough.”
Players pop out the regular blades and can replace them with the DriBlades to do lifting and other dryland workouts. Already one of the best skaters in the league, Stanley Cup champion Chandler Stephenson has tried them out, along with current Vegas Golden Knights teammate Brayden McNabb, Kole Lind of the Seattle Kraken and Lane Pederson of the San Jose Sharks. He raved about the benefits.
“Everything I’ve done before that’s ‘hockey-related’ has been on the ice, so to have something off-ice where you can break down even more, to work on every inch of your blades, has been great,” Stephenson said. “It’s like having a driving range for hockey. It’s just been crazy to feel the toes, the heels, the whole sole of your foot. This has made me better because it makes you feel more grounded.”
The metal skate insert and the Abductor slide — which former QB Jason Johnson and co-founder called “a dumbbell for your feet” — was developed with assistance from inventor and entrepreneur Zenon Dragan, known for developing drone technology and having one of his featured in the Smithsonian’s Air and Space Museum.
Riou said it helps players move their legs in and out off the ice like skating better than using a towel or something else to provide resistance.
Acknowledging how hard it is to translate gym work to the ice, McNabb said he got hooked on using the DriBlades.
“All those little muscles you can’t get to unless you are on ice, you can target,” McNabb said. “After I stepped on the ice, I noticed an immediate difference.”
Johnson, who played at the University of Arizona and then three seasons in the Canadian Football League, said the most common responses from those who tried the blades were, “Why didn’t we have this 20 years ago?” and “Why haven’t I always been using this?”
“We want this just to be another part of a hockey player’s bag,” Johnson said. “The fact that you can just pop out your ice blade now and pop in a DriBlade in 10 seconds and train with it, I think is a huge advantage.”
Riou, who has been training NHL players and others since 2003 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, said he thought it was a good middle ground between skating treadmills and power skating on ice.
“What were we doing before?” he said. “Here you’re in your shoes and then you go onto the ice and see if you’re better. That was it before. That’s crazy when you understand the physics of skating. This thing actually gives you a chance.”
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
9-1-7
(nine, one, seven)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
9-1-7
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The top kitchen tongs
A good pair of tongs is integral to the cooking process. After all, you can’t grab a piping-hot chicken breast or remove pasta from boiling water with your bare hands. It’s also inconvenient to handle raw beef patties and then repeatedly wash your hands. Plus, some tasks, such as precision plating, simply require more than your bare fingers.
There are specific varieties of tongs that help with each of those tasks. Who knew that there were so many different kinds of tongs? Many are made from metal, but some have non-marking silicone tips and others are made entirely from wood. Before you make your decision, here are a few things to consider.
What to look for when buying tongs
Material
Steel tongs are the most resilient, and you’ll find a large collection of all-metal tongs in any restaurant kitchen. Restaurants use them because the metal construction can withstand repeated trips through a high-temperature commercial dishwasher.
Most cooks prefer metal tongs with silicone accents for home use because of the added grip. Aside from grip, many tongs have silicone tips that won’t scratch even the most delicate surfaces.
There are also some tongs made of wood. These aren’t usually used for cooking but for more delicate tasks such as removing waffles from waffle makers or toast from toasters because they can’t handle much heat.
Finally, you may run into some plastic buffet tongs in your search, but their low cost and minimal advantage aren’t worth worrying about unless you’re looking for budget-friendly options and aren’t as concerned with longevity.
Locking and spring-loaded hinges
You almost certainly want tongs with spring-loaded hinges. In fact, most cooks will toss a pair of tongs in the trash once the spring breaks. Manually reopening tongs every time you use them is basically an impossible task.
Some tongs consist of just a single piece of metal that acts as a combined hinge and spring. These are usually reserved for handling pasta and salads and aren’t that great for cooking hot food.
Locking hinges make it considerably easier to store tongs, whether in a drawer or hanging on the wall. They typically use a simple mechanism to lock in a closed position. All you have to do is push gently on the tongs’ hanging ring, and they should open smoothly.
Length
For most tasks, 9 to 12 inches is the right size of tongs. Longer is better if you’re barbecuing, and you can even find some great 16-inch options to ensure the grill doesn’t burn you.
You’ll also find some especially short tongs in the range of 4 to 5 inches long. These are usually meant for special purposes, such as waffles and toast.
Kitchen tongs FAQ
Why do cooks click tongs before using them?
A. Often referred to as a “test click,” this is a common phenomenon you can observe in likely every professional kitchen worldwide. No one really knows where this tradition started, but many seasoned cooks simply aren’t comfortable using a pair of tongs until they’ve clicked them together once or twice. Once you try it, you’ll understand.
Are metal tongs safe for cast iron?
A. As long as you use a little care, metal tongs shouldn’t scratch a properly seasoned cast-iron pan. In this context, seasoning doesn’t have anything to do with salt or herbs, but instead the layer of plasticized oil that gives cast iron its decent nonstick properties. A good seasoning layer will be resilient enough to resist minor scratches, so long as you don’t put too much force behind them. Nonetheless, it can’t hurt to use silicone-tipped tongs to ensure you preserve the cast iron’s seasoning.
Best kitchen tongs
They come in 9- and 12-inch versions, have silicone tips and grips and are about as sturdy as they get.
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They measure 16 inches long with serrated and perforated tips that help you get a reliable hold on the juiciest burgers, hotdogs and more.
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They sport silicone grips and a reliable locking mechanism, in addition to standard metal jaws that make it easy to grab slippery foods.
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A little different than most, these have flat and somewhat flexible spatula-style jaws that are perfect for removing sandwiches from nonstick grills and flipping delicate foods such as fish fillets.
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These novel barbecue tongs have an angled section that lets them stand angled upward, so they don’t get dirty every time you put them down. There’s also a convenient cutting edge that lets you slice into meats on the grill to get an idea of how done they are.
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It’s a good habit to avoid using metal or silicone tongs around electric heating elements. These low-cost bamboo tongs are perfect for pulling delicate foods out of toasters and toaster ovens.
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This two-pack of silicone-tipped locking tongs comes in various colors to match your kitchen decor.
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The flat, rigid tips are great for grilling tasks such as flipping burgers without breaking them.
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CLEVELAND, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - TorQuest Partners ("TorQuest"), Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec ("CDPQ"), Les Entreprises Barrette Ltée, management and co-investors successfully completed the previously announced sale of Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. ("Barrette"), North America's leading provider of residential fencing and railing solutions, to CRH plc for an enterprise value of $1.9 billion.
Jean desAutels, CEO of Barrette said, "TorQuest and CDPQ have been ideal partners for us. Their commitment to investing in our business and our people has provided Barrette with a solid platform for continued growth and success. We are delighted with the success of our partnership with TorQuest and CDPQ and excited about the next chapter of our business evolution as part of CRH."
TorQuest's Jonathan Fraser and Jonathan Tarshis Neil noted, "Our investment in Barrette exemplifies TorQuest's strategy of partnering with strong management teams and investing in their businesses to achieve a shared vision for growth. Barrette is a North American leader in sustainable outdoor living solutions – we are very grateful to Jean and all of the management and employees of Barrette for our partnership and wish them continued success with CRH."
CRH was represented by the law firm of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP and Barrette was represented by Latham & Watkins, LLP and Torys LLP. Goldman Sachs & Co. and Barclays Capital acted as exclusive financial advisers to Barrette.
CRH (LSE: CRH, ISE: CRG, NYSE: CRH) is the leading building materials business in the world, employing c.73,000 people at c.3,200 operating locations in 28 countries. It is the largest building materials business in North America and Europe and also has regional positions in Asia. CRH manufactures and supplies a range of integrated building materials, products and innovative solutions which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential structures. A Fortune 500 company, CRH is a constituent member of the FTSE 100 Index, the EURO STOXX 50 Index, the ISEQ 20 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe. CRH's American Depositary Shares are listed on the NYSE. For more information visit www.crh.com.
Barrette Outdoor Living empowers homeowners to bring their personal outdoor space to life — however they envision it — by providing fencing, railing, decking and complementary outdoor products that beckon people to embrace their Outside SideTM. Barrette Outdoor Living is proud to be an American manufacturer, with 14 locations throughout North America that provide outdoor products sold through specialty retailers, homecenters and lumberyards. Featuring more than 70 patents, proprietary state-of-the-art machinery and rigorous testing and control standards, Barrette Outdoor Living products are meticulously engineered, designed for flexibility and ease of installation. For more information visit www.barretteoutdoorliving.com.
Founded in 2002, TorQuest Partners is a Canadian-based manager of private equity funds. With more than C$3.5 billion of equity capital under management, TorQuest is currently investing from TorQuest Partners Fund V, a C$1.4 billion fund that closed in March 2020. TorQuest invests in middle market companies and works in close partnership with management to build value. To learn more about TorQuest, please visit www.torquest.com.
About CDPQ
At CDPQ, we invest constructively to generate sustainable returns over the long term. As a global investment group managing funds for public retirement and insurance plans, we work alongside our partners to build enterprises that drive performance and progress. We are active in the major financial markets, private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private debt. As at December 31, 2021, CDPQ's net assets totalled CAD 419.8 billion. For more information, visit cdpq.com, follow us on Twitter or consult our Facebook or LinkedIn pages.
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Company's Third Office in Italy Will Focus on International Digital Marketing
NEW YORK and BOLOGNA, Italy, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TransPerfect, the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, today announced the opening of a new office in Bologna, Italy.
TransPerfect Bologna joins the company's existing presence in Milan and Rome, and it will serve as a client service and production center in Northern Italy for language services and technologies. In addition, the new office will be a regional hub for the company's TPT Digital division.
TPT Digital is an international digital marketing service provider, helping organizations develop and execute creative campaigns across multiple digital channels and deploy in any language, country, or market. Services offered by TPT Digital include global search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM), paid media, social media, and online marketplace optimization.
TransPerfect President and CEO Phil Shawe stated, "We pride ourselves on delivering services that are global in scope but local in delivery. Bologna is our third office in Italy, and we look forward to better serving our customers by having a physical presence in the region."
To contact TransPerfect Bologna, reach out to tptdigital@transperfect.com.
TransPerfect is the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business. From offices in over 100 cities on six continents, TransPerfect offers a full range of services in 200+ languages to clients worldwide. More than 6,000 global organizations employ TransPerfect's GlobalLink® technology to simplify management of multilingual content. With an unparalleled commitment to quality and client service, TransPerfect is fully ISO 9001 and ISO 17100 certified. TransPerfect has global headquarters in New York, with regional headquarters in London and Hong Kong. For more information, please visit our website at www.transperfect.com.
TPT Digital is the specialized digital division rooted in TransPerfect language technologies, with core competencies in search, social, and content, bringing together digital marketing experts in every market and every language around the world to create agile strategies that get clients results. For more information, visit www.tptdigital.com.
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Should video from the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting be released? Officials are deciding exactly how much of the May 24 massacre the public should see.
As of late last week, the Uvalde County District Attorney’s Office has opted not to release footage to the protest of many local elected officials.
The Department of Public Safety said releasing the video would provide clarity.
“DPS believes that the video is likely to bring clarity to the public regarding the tragic events in Uvalde,” the department said. "The video does not contain images of children but is limited to the law enforcement response up to the moment of the breach. We do not believe its public release would harm our investigative efforts. In fact, releasing this video would assist us in providing as much transparency as possible to the public without interfering with the investigation in the manner that an immediate public release of all evidence would.”
Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said he supports releasing a hallway video of the incident but not showing anything that may include children.
“I have stated before and continue to assert that I have never wanted any video or audio released involving the children,” he said.
The decision on whether to release footage comes as a Texas House committee continues to hold hearings into law enforcement’s response to the shooting. The committee held a hearing on Monday, but like other hearings, much of what was discussed was behind closed doors.
Rep. Dustin Burrows, chair of the Texas House committee, told CNN he supports releasing hallway footage of the incident.
"I can tell people all day long what it is I saw, the committee can tell people all day long what we saw, but it's very different to see it for yourself, and we think that's very important," he said. "We'll continue to put pressure on the situation and consider all options and making sure that video gets out for the public to view."
Burrows is part of a group of Republican lawmakers urging the release of the footage.
“Since the footage will not include any audio and stops prior to the breach, you cannot credibly claim the release of this footage would impede your own investigation,” the group wrote. “However. your obstruction of the release of this footage is impeding the ability of Chairman Burrows and his official investigative committee, acting on behalf of the Texas House of Representatives, to provide the public with the most complete and transparent report possible into this horrific event.”
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BERLIN (AP) — A major gas pipeline from Russia to western Europe shut down for annual maintenance on Monday as Germany prepared to give the green light for 10 coal-fired power plants to restart amid concerns that Russia may not resume the flow of gas as scheduled.
The Nord Stream 1 pipeline runs under the Baltic Sea from Russia to Germany and is the latter’s main source of Russian gas. Gas is usually sent onward to other countries as well. It is scheduled to be out of action until July 21 for routine work that the operator says includes “testing of mechanical elements and automation systems.” The operator’s data showed the gas flow dropping as planned on Monday morning.
Still, German officials are suspicious about Russia’s intentions, particularly after Russia’s Gazprom last month reduced the gas flow through Nord Stream 1 by 60%. Gazprom cited technical problems involving a gas turbine powering a compressor station that partner Siemens Energy sent to Canada for overhaul and couldn’t be returned because of sanctions imposed over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Canada said over the weekend that it would allow the part to be delivered to Germany, citing the “very significant hardship” that the German economy would suffer without a sufficient gas supply.
German politicians have dismissed Russia’s technical explanation for last month’s reduction in gas flows through Nord Stream 1, saying the decision was a political gambit to sow uncertainty and push up energy prices.
German Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck has said he suspects that Russia may cite “some little technical detail” as a reason not to resume gas deliveries through the pipeline after this month’s maintenance.
The head of Germany’s network regulator, the Bundesnetzagentur, said “no one can say exactly” whether the gas will be switched back on.
“We have very varied signals from Russia,” Klaus Mueller told ZDF television. “There are Kremlin spokespeople who say that, in combination with the Siemens turbine, they can deliver significantly more again; but there have also been very martial messages from the Kremlin.”
On Sunday, Ukraine’s energy and foreign ministries said the return of Nord Stream 1 turbines “is adjusting the sanctions regime to the whims of Russia.”
Germany and the rest of Europe are scrambling to fill gas storage in time for winter and reduce their dependence on Russian energy imports. Germany, which has Europe’s biggest economy, has been getting about 35% of its gas to power industry and generate electricity from Russia.
Last month, Habeck activated the second phase of Germany’s three-stage emergency plan for natural gas supplies, warning that Europe’s biggest economy faced a “crisis” and storage targets for the winter were at risk.
The German government is preparing to approve a decree Wednesday that will give the green light for utility companies to fire up 10 dormant coal power plants and six that are oil-fueled to make up for possible further gas shortfalls. Another 11 coal-fired power plants due to be shut down in November will be allowed to keep operating.
Environmentalists have warned that burning coal and oil releases even more carbon dioxide than gas-fueled power plants, putting Germany’s climate goals at risk. But the government argues that the short-term increase in emissions will be compensated for with new measures to accelerate the installation of renewable energy.
There’s concern in other countries as well over the implications of recent reductions in Russian supplies via Nord Stream 1 and other routes.
French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said that a complete halt to Russian gas supplies is a “credible possibility.” He said France has to get in “battle mode” this summer to prepare for winter when “we will have to make courageous choices” amid likely energy shortages.
“We will not be able to keep ourselves warm and act as if nothing has changed,” Le Maire said. “We have to plan and organize now, we have to change our habits, reduce our (energy) consumption.”
Separately, Italian energy company ENI said Gazprom was cutting its Monday gas delivery by about a third compared with the average in recent days. ENI said that Gazprom would provide 21 million cubic meters of gas, compared with an average of about 32 million cubic meters.
Habeck signed an agreement on energy security with his Czech counterpart Monday that ensures the landlocked nation will benefit from new liquefied natural gas terminals Germany is building.
“Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is using energy as a weapon against us,” said Czech minister of industry and trade, Jozef Síkela. “He is trying to expose us to the threat of a complete lack of gas and increase its prices, which leads to the deterioration of the standard of living.”
“Having allies from the European Union on our side is our great advantage in this energy war,” said Sikela. “It is clear that the cooperation with Germany, through which almost all gas flows to us, will be essential for us.”
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Frank Jordans in Berlin, Barbara Surk in Nice, France, and Nicole Winfield in Rome contributed to this report.
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JERUSALEM (AP) — The U.S. said Monday it is still seeking the extradition of a Palestinian woman in Jordan convicted of aiding a suicide bomber in Jerusalem in 2001. But it declined to comment on a request from the family of one of the victims for a meeting with President Joe Biden.
The family of an Israeli-American girl killed in the attack have asked for a meeting with Biden when he visits Israel later this...
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JERUSALEM (AP) — The U.S. said Monday it is still seeking the extradition of a Palestinian woman in Jordan convicted of aiding a suicide bomber in Jerusalem in 2001. But it declined to comment on a request from the family of one of the victims for a meeting with President Joe Biden.
The family of an Israeli-American girl killed in the attack have asked for a meeting with Biden when he visits Israel later this week. They want him to press Jordan, a close American ally, to send Ahlam Tamimi to the U.S. for trial.
“We ask that you address this as only the leader of the United States can,” Frimet and Arnold Roth, the parents of Malki Roth, who was 15 when she was killed in the attack, wrote in a letter.
The Roths have been waging a campaign for the extradition of Tamimi since she was released by Israel in a 2011 prisoner swap with the Hamas militant group and sent to her native Jordan, where she lives freely and has been a familiar face in the media.
“The U.S. government continues to seek her extradition and the Government of Jordan’s assistance in bringing her to justice for her role in the heinous attack,” the National Security Council said Monday.
On Aug. 9, 2001, a Palestinian bomber walked into a Jerusalem pizzeria and blew himself up, killing 15 people. Two American citizens, including Malki Roth, were among the dead.
Tamimi, who chose the target and guided the bomber there, was arrested weeks later and sentenced by Israel to 16 life sentences. Since her release, she has boasted that she was pleased with the high death toll. In a 2017 interview with The Associated Press, she said the Palestinians have a right to resist Israel by any means, including deadly attacks.
The United States has charged Tamimi with conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction against Americans. Her name was added to the FBI’s list of Most Wanted Terrorists.
The U.S. and Jordan signed an extradition treaty in 1995. But in 2017, Jordan’s high court blocked her extradition, reportedly claiming the treaty was never ratified.
Jordan is one of the United States’ closest partners in the Arab world, seen as a force of moderation and stability in the volatile Middle East.
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Hundreds of Sri Lankans jostled Monday to use the vast array of exercise machines in the private gym of the presidential palace, lifting weights and running on treadmills inside a facility that was, until now, the exclusive domain of the country's beleaguered president.
For many who had traveled on overcrowded trains and buses from outside the capital, Colombo, this was the first time they had laid eyes on a residence so grand. The colonial-era structure was a staggering sight, with airy verandas, plush living rooms and spacious bedrooms, a garden swimming pool and neatly manicured lawns.
On Saturday, thousands of angry Sri Lankans descended on the residence in fury against President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who they blame for an unprecedented economic meltdown that has throttled the lives of the nation's 22 million people. They turned over barriers and then swarmed the lawns to enter the palatial residence and occupy it.
Two days later, people continued to stream in, flocking to it like a tourist attraction, marveling at the paintings inside and lounging on the beds piled high with pillows.
Alawwa Ralage Piyasena, a 67-year-old farmer who arrived by bus from outside Colombo, was stunned by the president’s gym. “I never thought I would get an opportunity to see these things,” he said, gesturing at the equipment while trying to hop onto a treadmill.
“Look at the pool and this gym. We can see how they enjoyed a life of luxury here while people struggled outside. Our families are suffering without food.”
The weekend saw the most dramatic escalation yet of the monthslong protests against the country's worst economic crisis, with protesters not only forcing their way into the presidential palace but also storming the prime minister's official residence and setting fire to his private home.
The charged events led to both leaders agreeing to step down — Rajapaksa, who has not been seen publicly or heard from since, said he would leave office Wednesday. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said he would depart as soon as opposition parties agree on a unity government.
But protest leaders have said they will not leave the official buildings until both actually resign.
For months, demonstrators have camped outside Rajapaksa's office, demanding he quit for severely mismanaging the economy. Many have accused him and his powerful, dynastic family, which has ruled Sri Lanka for nearly two decades, of corruption and policy blunders that tipped the island nation into crisis.
People's patience has grown increasingly thin, with the crisis sparking shortages of fuel, medicine, food and cooking gas. Authorities have temporarily shuttered schools, while the country relies on aid from India and other nations as it tries to negotiate a bailout with the International Monetary Fund. Wickremesinghe said recently that negotiations with the IMF were complex because Sri Lanka was now a bankrupt state.
Sri Lanka announced in April that it was suspending repayment of foreign loans due to a foreign currency shortage. Its total foreign debt amounts to $51 billion, of which it must repay $28 billion by the end of 2027.
The severe fuel shortage has choked transport, forcing many to use public buses, trains and even bicycles to get around. Hundreds of people held onto the roofs of overcrowded trains to make the journey to the presidential palace.
At first, thousands stormed the residence in rage, waving the national flag and chanting “Gota Go Home!” But since Rajapaksa announced he would resign, many of those arriving now were jubilant, strolling the vast residence as sightseers. Inside and outside the complex, scores of unarmed policemen patrolled the area — but did not stop the deluge of crowds from coming in.
On Monday, the place was packed. The official residence had been forbidden to the general public, and even those invited were only allowed into certain areas.
People peered into each room, settling into beds and taking copious selfies. But no one dared to dip into the pool on Monday, after videos on social media showed crowds splashing in glee over the weekend. Now, the once clear blue water had turned a muddy brown.
In the lush green gardens outside, groups gathered with snacks, sipping on soda and tea, as though they were out on a picnic with friends and family.
“This belongs to the people,” declared Padama Gamage, a laborer, who traveled on a bus from Galle, on the country's southwestern tip. “Now I know how these leaders enjoyed luxury at our cost.”
Not all were relaxing, however. Groups of volunteers banded together, sweeping up broken chairs and glass from damaged windows, a sign of the rage that swept through on Saturday. They tried to control the throng, saying some people were again vandalizing the property.
“If allowed, they would even take the doors and windows, so we are trying to control the crowd,” said Bulupitiyage Suresh, a 29-year-old who has been protesting against Rajapaksa for over a month.
Welihitiyawe Dhammawimala, a Buddhist monk, lamented the damage, saying public money will now be spent on refurbishing the place. “Had Rajapaksa resigned earlier, this would not have happened,” he said.
Nearby, people waited in a long line to enter the president’s office, now taken over by the protesters who had hunkered outside it for months. The line grew longer by the day, almost resembling the long queues people have been forced to wait in for months to get fuel.
A few kilometers (miles) away, the prime minister’s official residence, known as Temple Trees, was also overrun by protesters. Singing crowds gathered around a man playing a piano inside while others cluster around a Carrom board game or slept on the overstuffed sofas. Outside, people cooked rice and curry, offering it freely to passersby.
Back at Rajapaksa’s official residence, Supun Dhammika, a student, fumed over the family’s legacy in the country.
“The fall of the presidential residence into the hands of protesters and the public symbolizes the fall of the Rajapaksa dynasty,” he said.
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After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which federally granted the right to abortion, some people have discussed effects the decision could have on people in the workplace.
Reshma Saujani, an activist and the founder of Girls Who Code, claimed in a viral tweet that about two dozen states set to ban or restrict access to abortion do not offer paid family leave. This claim has been shared by other people on social media, too.
VERIFY reader Katy also shared a graphic with the team on Instagram, asking whether it’s true that states banning and those that are likely to ban abortions do not guarantee paid family leave.
THE QUESTION
Do states restricting or banning abortion not guarantee paid family leave for all residents?
THE SOURCES
- U.S. Department of Labor
- Bipartisan Policy Center
- National Partnership for Women and Families
- National Conference of State Legislatures
- Labor and employment departments in states restricting or banning abortion access
THE ANSWER
The social media claims are true. States with restrictions or bans on abortion, or those that are expected to enact them, do not guarantee paid leave for all residents.
The only states that guarantee paid family leave for all residents also protect the right to abortion.
WHAT WE FOUND
Under the federal Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees can take 12 weeks of job-protected leave for “specified family and medical reasons,” including the birth of a child. But the law doesn’t require that leave to be paid.
FMLA does allow states to “set standards that are more expansive than federal law and many states have chosen to do so,” according to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL).
Both the Bipartisan Policy Center and National Partnership for Women and Families say 11 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., have enacted their own paid family leave programs.
The programs are currently active in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia. Programs in Oregon, Colorado, Maryland and Delaware have been passed into law, but have not yet gone into effect.
These state programs will pay a person anywhere from 60 to 90% of their average weekly wage for up to 12 weeks. According to the NCSL, many state programs are funded through employee-paid payroll taxes and some others are also partially funded through payroll taxes paid by employers.
All of the states that have enacted paid family leave programs are also among those that have explicitly protected access to abortion up to at least 24 weeks.
Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, 25 states have enacted, or are expected to enact, pre-viability bans or restrictions on abortion. VERIFY confirmed that none of those states offer paid family leave programs for all people who work in the state.
Here’s where state abortion laws stand right now:
Ten of the states with abortion bans or restrictions do offer paid family leave only to people who work for the state government. They are Michigan, Missouri, Tennessee, Idaho, Georgia, North Carolina, Kansas, South Dakota, Arkansas, and Kentucky. In Arkansas, for example, state workers can take up to four weeks of paid maternity leave.
The rest of the 25 states with bans or restrictions don't offer any form of paid family leave, even for state government employees. For example, North Dakota has passed legislation explicitly banning cities and counties from enacting local paid family leave legislation, the Bipartisan Policy Center says.
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Announcing the Inaugural 1863 Fund
WASHINGTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 1863 Fund is 1863 Ventures' multi-sector investing strategy for New Majority entrepreneurs (i.e., business owners who have been historically marginalized).
Established in 2020, 1863 Fund provides capital to 13 Black, Brown and women-owned businesses, with more than $2 million in non-predatory financing to accelerate entrepreneurs from high potential to high growth and to reduce barriers for these founders across the nation.
"Our thesis is that entrepreneurship is becoming an increasingly viable pathway for the New Majority to build wealth; however, this is not achieved without historical headwinds," says Melissa Bradley, Founder and Managing Partner of 1863 Ventures. "It costs at least a quarter of a million dollars more for a Black founder to create the same exact business as their white peers. Based on structural racism and generations of economic deprivation—with all the challenges marginalized people continue to endure—it is unrealistic to expect a New Majority company to have the same trajectory and growth as their white counterparts."
To this end, 1863 Fund is dedicated to improving the state of innovation and entrepreneurship for both New Majority founders and ecosystem builders alike by stimulating member companies via equity investments or alternative, revenue-based financing models. Nationwide, the fund invests strategic capital across industries, including fintech, software, hair care and beauty supply, healthcare, and baked goods. The challenges of coronavirus will persist. It is crucial for portfolio companies to remain nimble and adapt to evolving markets. Amid the volatile business environment, 1863 Fund has provided much-needed cash flow to increase the survivability of portfolio companies and maintain their profitability.
"1863's investment has allowed me to stay afloat during these tumultuous times," says Ashley Marie Rouse, Founder of the culinary-inspired and vegan Trade Street Jam Co, which is set to produce 4,600 gallons of jam this year and grow to $1 million in revenue. "We have a product-based business, and we cannot make money without product! Investment dollars enable us to secure raw materials that are now at a higher cost, that we would not traditionally be able to afford."
Portfolio company founders have also leveraged the network and counsel of an experienced 1863 Ventures team. Jean Brownhill is reinventing home remodeling contracts with Sweeten and recently secured new investors, thanks to Melissa Bradley's cultivated institutional relationships.
In review of the 1863 Fund investments, portfolio companies are accelerating operations with increased product inventory, additional seed funding from other investors, administrative and infrastructural improvements, expanded workforce, and larger advertising budgets:
- Lillii RNB Inc., a retail fraud detection, prevention, and data services firm, closed $3 million in seed funding.
- Tech startup and career development program, The Mentor Method, raised $1.6 million in venture funding, onboarded clients like Amazon and the Department of Education, doubled revenue in one year, and scaled their team from two staff members to 11 in seven months.
- Vegan bakery Keeping You Sweet hired four additional employees and increased their sales up 129%, return customer rate up 75%, and e-commerce store conversion up 171%.
- Moisture Love, a producer of natural hair care products, increased its website conversion rate by 16% and reduced customer acquisition costs by 74%.
- Naasakle International produces business lines including Eu'Genia Shea, a 100% all-natural shea butter and skincare brand, and announced a new partnership with QVC, increased its door count with Target, and confirmed launch with another major retailer in the drug market.
- Brown Toy Box is a full-scale educational toy company producing and curating STEAM toys, media, and experiences for Black children and recently launched in-store and online at Target.
- Sweeten connects prospective home renovators with quality construction labor to take advantage of competitive bids and fair estimates and has increased its awarded projects year-over-year in Chicago (337%), Philadelphia (125%), and Los Angeles (80%).
1863 Ventures is proud to invest in early-stage businesses and entrepreneurs to achieve scale and generational wealth. 1863 Fund is a component of 1863 Ventures' business development initiatives to generate $100 billion in wealth by and for the New Majority by 2030. Learn more about the 1863 Fund portfolio companies in the 2021 Impact Report.
About 1863 Ventures
1863 Ventures is the #1 national business development nonprofit and venture capital accelerator for New Majority Entrepreneurs, individuals who have been historically marginalized. The D.C.-based organization supports over 1,500 founders across the United States through curated curriculum and grant support. 1863 Ventures also funds 13 portfolio companies, investing more than $2 million in strategic capital across fintech, software, hair care, and beauty supply, healthcare, and baked goods sectors. Learn more at 1863ventures.net.
Contact: Maxwell Young, 1863 Ventures
Email: myoung@1863ventures.net
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Woman, 26, who left her blind neighbour suicidal after falsely claiming he had raped her is jailed for two years
- Jade Wass rang police saying she'd been attacked by neighbour on July 8, 2020
- She claimed she'd been asleep in tent next to boyfriend when she was awoken
- Wass told police he had then made cut throat gesture to ensure she kept quiet
- But a subsequent police probe made it clear she was lying in January last year
- Wass was sentenced to two years' imprisonment at Teesside Crown Court today
A woman who left her vulnerable blind neighbour feeling suicidal after falsely claiming he had raped her has been jailed for two years.
Jade Wass, 26, called police saying she had been attacked by her neighbour while camping outside of a home in Teesside on July 8, 2020.
She claimed she had been sleeping in the tent next to her boyfriend when she was awoken by a man, not identified in court, straddling her.
Wass told police the man had then made a cut throat gesture to ensure she remained quiet before he attacked her.
But a subsequent police investigation revealed she had made a false report to officers and she was arrested in January last year.
Wass was jailed for two years at Teesside Crown Court today after pleading guilty to perverting the course of justice. She was also sentenced to a restraining order banning contact with the man, referred to as Mr X during proceedings.
Richard Bennett, prosecuting, told the court: 'Mr X was particularly vulnerable. A police officer was despatched to the address to take an account and Mr X was arrested but then released on bail.
Jade Wass, 26, left her blind neighbour feeling suicidal after falsely claiming he had raped her
'The defendant contacted police saying she was very upset he had been released and said she feared for her safety.
'On July 11, the defendant was video interviewed for her full account of the alleged rape.
'She maintained her false account. However, swabs taken from her identified a match with her partner but there was no forensic link with Mr X.
'Police checked CCTV and contrary to her account it showed her own partner was outside the tent standing about at the time.'
The court was also told that Mr X is registered blind and would not ordinarily leave the house due to his poor eyesight.
He also said he had sustained a hand injury at the time which restricted his movement.
Mr Bennett said it became to clear to police by January 2021 that Wass was lying.
She was arrested by officers on January 4, but gave no comment in interview.
In a statement to police on April 8, 2021, Mr X said he had heard the couple having an argument in the days prior to the bogus incident.
He said the defendant's partner had accused her of 'fancying Mr X and sleeping with him’.
The neighbour also claimed that, at one point, he heard her partner say 'we’re going to get X, we’re going to do something'.
Mr Bennett continued: 'When Mr X was arrested for rape he said he felt sick he’d been asleep.
'He said he felt extremely uncomfortable and embarrassed about having swabs taken by a nurse.
'The police told Mr X they had to make a referral to social services as he had access to his son.
Wass was jailed for two years at Teesside Crown Court (pictured) today after pleading guilty to perverting the course of justice
'Due to this Mr X had problems with his ex-girlfriend for a few weeks but she eventually let him see his son again, but those initial weeks were extremely hard.'
In a victim impact statement read to the court, Mr X laid bare the devastating impact the 'malicious' allegations have had on his life. saying he was left suicidal.
He said: 'To be labelled as a rapist is one of the worst things imaginable. I had suicidal thoughts due to the accusations not because I felt any guilt as I absolutely didn’t do what she has accused me off but the thought of the impact this malicious accusation has had on my life, mental health and wellbeing.
'I feared I wouldn’t see my son again it was about three months before I could talk my ex around and she allowed me to have access.
'This accusation almost broke me. I’m happy the police are pursuing a case against Jade Wass.'
Simon Walker, representing Wass, said in mitigation that all she wanted to do 'was get Mr X to stay away'.
He said she has had an extremely traumatic start in life and cares for her boyfriend.
The court also heard she is of previous good character and was suffering with paranoia at the time of the offence.
Mr Walker detailed how she had acted out of character with no thought and has been assessed as at low risk of reoffending.
But Judge Howard Crowson sentenced Wass to two years' imprisonment today.
It comes after Wass, now of Clarks Yard, Darlington, was living with her boyfriend in their car after claiming they were 'homeless', TeessideLive reported.
The couple resorted to begging after sleeping and eating in their vehicle and going to the toilet by opening the car door.
It was claimed that they then made the decision to relocate to Birmingham months earlier, but 'weren't settling' and decided to move back to Teesside.
They said they left the city believing they had ended their tenancy agreement in their supported accommodation.
They returned to Teesside expected to be housed, but it appears there was a mix-up with council accommodation.
It was not clear at the time if the tenancy with Birmingham Council was still active and the couple told TeessideLive 'a referral has been sent' to Middlesbrough Council.
Wass claimed they made the three-hour drive back to Middlesbrough in September, but were left homeless.
At the time, she added: 'We haven’t had access to water to have a wash, or go to the toilet, or nothing.
'We have human rights. We are vulnerable and have mental health problems.
'We have to open the car door and go to the toilet outside. We’ve got no shower so are just getting changed and not washed.' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11003251/Woman-26-left-blind-neighbour-suicidal-falsely-claiming-raped-jailed.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-11T18:37:42Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11003251/Woman-26-left-blind-neighbour-suicidal-falsely-claiming-raped-jailed.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
BENTON, Ark. – Police in Benton are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man who officers said has autism.
According to the Benton Police Department, 22-year-old Xephen Re was last seen on South Street and appeared to be headed to the downtown area.
Officers said Red was wearing a dark shirt and jeans and that he was carrying a backpack.
Police said Red may also be accompanied by the dog pictured below.
Anyone with any information on the location of Xephen Red is asked to call the Benton Police Department at 501-776-5948 or 501-778-1171. Tips can also be sent in by text by sending BENTONPD plus the message to 847411. | https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/benton-police-asking-for-publics-help-in-finding-missing-man-with-autism/ | 2022-07-11T18:38:21Z | https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/benton-police-asking-for-publics-help-in-finding-missing-man-with-autism/ | false |
Broad Street Ministry reopens dining room after two-year hiatus
PHILADELPHIA - Broad Street Ministry is reopening its dining room after a hiatus sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The non-profit organization, located at 315 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19107, helps those in the Philadelphia community who are experiencing poverty.
Broad Street Ministry reopened its dining room on Monday for the first time since COVID-19 began and its hours of operations are11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
In 2020, Broad Street Ministry provided a social-distancing alternative in order to continue to feed Philadelphians. The ministry says they worked together to provide daily take-out meals to over 50,000 people in 2021 alone.
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Chief Program Officer Geremi James and Associate Culinary Director Donald Williams are two of the contributors who helped make this mission possible.
Now that the dining room experience is back, community members can enjoy a professionally prepared hot meal at the dining room table.
The meal provided by the organization is the only meal about 20% of Broad Street Ministry guests will have daily as one out of five individuals experience food insecurity in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 18: A meal sits on a table at Broad Street Ministry (BSM) serves food on October 18, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The ministry serves thousands of free meals five days per week while also providing the homeless with
In addition to the meals, Broad Street Ministry also provides other social services, ranging from mail services for the homeless, a mobile hygiene truck, donated clothing, personal care items, and more.
For more information and questions, click here. | https://www.fox29.com/news/broad-street-ministry-reopens-dining-room-two-year-hiatus | 2022-07-11T18:40:29Z | https://www.fox29.com/news/broad-street-ministry-reopens-dining-room-two-year-hiatus | false |
Looming Elon Musk-Twitter legal battle drags on company shares
NEW YORK - Shares of Twitter slid more than 6% before the opening bell Monday after billionaire Elon Musk said that he was abandoning his $44 billion bid for the company and the social media platform vowed to challenge Musk in court to uphold the agreement.
Musk alleged Friday that Twitter has failed to provide enough information about the number of fake accounts it has. However, Twitter said last month that it was making available to Musk a "firehose" of raw data on hundreds of millions of daily tweets when he raised the issue again after announcing that he would buy the social media platform.
Twitter has said for years in regulatory filings that it believes about 5% of the accounts on the platform are fake but on Monday Musk continued to taunt the company, using Twitter, over what he has described as a lack of data.
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Musk agreed to a $1 billion break-up fee as part of the buyout agreement, though it appears Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal and the company are settling in for a legal fight to force the sale.
"For Twitter this fiasco is a nightmare scenario and will result in an Everest-like uphill climb for Parag & Co. to navigate the myriad of challenges ahead around employee turnover/morale, advertising headwinds, investor credibility around the fake account/bot issues, and host of other issues abound," Wedbush analyst Dan Ives, who follows the company, wrote Monday.
RELATED: Elon Musk: Twitter deal 'can't move forward' until company proves spam numbers
The sell-off in Twitter shares pushed prices below $35 each, far from the $54.20 that Musk agreed to pay for the company. That suggests, strongly, that Wall Street has serious doubts that the deal will go forward.
"This is going to be a long and ugly court battle (Twitter has already hired counsel) ahead in which the fake account/bot issue will be scrutinized for all to see and casts a dark cloud over Twitter’s head in the near term," Ives said. | https://www.fox29.com/news/elon-musk-twitter-legal-battle-company-shares | 2022-07-11T18:40:41Z | https://www.fox29.com/news/elon-musk-twitter-legal-battle-company-shares | true |
'We build together': Local Habitat for Humanity campaign raises more than $5 million
PHILADELPHIA - Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia announced the conclusion of its first-ever sustained fundraising after receiving $700,000 more than the campaign's initial goal.
The organization's goal is to help transform lives in the city of Philadelphia by bringing quality homes back to life. The foundation operates by building and repairing these homes for families in need of affordable housing.
This housing foundation began in 1985 and has since sold 246 energy-efficient homes to owners who were buying for the first time.
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The "We Build Together" campaign launched in 2018 and passed the organization's $5 million goal in February 2022.
After passing the goal by nearly three-quarters of a million, Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia closed the campaign on June 30.
Donations were given by more than 450 supporters from various counties in Pennsylvania and more than a dozen states across the country.
According to the organization's leaders, donation costs ranged from $1 to $1 million.
Chief Development Officer Kathryn Fernandez recognized the volunteers, board members, staff, donors, restore shoppers, and Habitat homeowners for their contributions to making this success possible.
"We called on our Habitat Family, and they stepped up, just as they always do," Fernandez said.
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Herschel Walker's head-scratching answer on Green New Deal, China's 'bad air' draws criticism
'When China gets our good air, their bad air got to move,' Walker said
GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker was roundly criticized Monday for his argument against climate legislation like the Green New Deal.
Walker said during a campaign stop in Hall County, Georgia on Saturday that such billion-dollar laws would indirectly reward China and other major polluters. He said, under the Green New Deal, clean U.S. air would ultimately be sent to China and dirty Chinese air would then contaminate American skies.
"We, in America, have some of the cleanest air and cleanest water of anybody in the world," he told a group of supporters. "So, what we are going to do is put, from the Green New Deal, millions, billions of dollars cleaning our good air up. So, all of the sudden China and India, they put nothing to clean that situation up."
"Since we don't control the air, our good air decides to float over to China's bad air," Walker continued. "So, when China gets our good air, their bad air got to move. So, it moves over to our good air space. Then, now, we got to clean that back up."
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Twitter users responded to the Republican candidate's remarks, roasting him for apparently misunderstanding climate policy.
"Are you kidding me? Is this a skit? Has the GOP really descended to this?" left-wing MSNBC anchor Mehdi Hasan tweeted.
Ben Adler, a senior editor at Yahoo News, tweeted that American air is clean thanks to the Clean Air Act of 1970.
"It's curious how Republicans often cite the cleanliness of American air as a reason we don't need the Green New Deal," he tweeted. "How do they think the air got so clean? It was a lot dirtier before the Clean Air Act."
Another Twitter user poked fun at Walker, referencing the candidate's previous false claims that he had graduated from the University of Georgia. Walker left the college early to pursue a professional football career.
"The degree Herschel Walker didn't get from UGA clearly wasn't in climate sciences," Robert Maguire, the research director at Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, tweeted.
Others suggested the remarks were caused by brain damage from Walker's long football career.
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Walker's race against incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., is currently rated as a "toss up" by Cook Political Report. Recent polls show the two candidates in a tightly contested race, according to RealClear Politics.
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At “The Hot Wing King,” prepare to do some hanging out. But not because urgent themes are lacking in this Pulitzer Prize-winning work by Katori Hall, now at Studio Theatre. The funny, moving tale of Black gay friends and lovers navigating responsibility and guilt — all while prepping for a hot wing festival — touches on pressing issues such as mental health as well as on the intricacies of Cajun marinade. That’s on top of its exuberant comedy involving, for instance, ways to ruin Cajun marinade.
But hanging out is also on the menu, because in this excellent production directed by Steve H. Broadnax III, the playwright (“The Mountaintop”) has created such vivid, lively characters that an understandable dramaturgical strategy is to let them riff. The audience gets a chance to hang with them as they do that riffing — as they tease, flirt, bicker and celebrate, with interludes of soul searching and the sampling of lemon-pepper chicken. The resulting scenes can feel quite loose, especially in the play’s first half, but they can also be delectable.
At the center of the sustenance is Cordell (Brian Marable), who’s striving to top his previous triumphs at the hot wing festival — Parmesan- and blueberry-flavored entries — with an audacious new recipe. Cuisine is a valuable distraction for Cordell, who still feels uneasy about having left his wife and kids to move in with his supportive lover, Dwayne (Blake Morris) in Memphis.
Helping out as fry crew are two friends: Big Charles (Bjorn DuPaty) and the animated and garrulous Isom (Michael Kevin Darnall). A glide path to hot wing glory seems likely, until the unexpected arrival of Dwayne’s teenage nephew, Everett (Derrick Sanders III), and Everett’s father, TJ (JaBen Early).
Revelations about Everett’s family give “The Hot Wing King” somber, socially resonant depths. But between those serious beats — Broadnax calibrates the tones beautifully — the comedy retains its zest. Here it’s Cordell shifting into mock-grandiloquent mode to raise his helpers’ morale. There it’s Isom reveling in double entendres and other conversational ebullience. “I can smell shade a mile away — I’m a walking umbrella,” Isom crows when he suspects his friends of dissing him behind his back.
Broadnax, who staged the play’s 2020 world premiere in New York, has assembled a fabulous cast for this version. Just to single out two performances: Marable notably fuses a lost-soul wistfulness into Cordell’s verve, and Morris expertly channels Dwayne’s energy, misgivings and charm.
Set designer Michael Carnahan’s detailed impression of a Memphis home helps round out our understanding of the characters’ situations. Amy Kellett designed the props, of which one — a container said to hold a virulently spicy ingredient — functions conspicuously as a Scoville-scale equivalent to the gun in Chekhov’s famous playwriting principle.
A final reveal in the visual design helps gives the story pleasant closure. Such an assist is almost necessary because the characters in “The Hot Wing King” hardly seem inclined to wrap up their banter. They might just hang out all night and riff.
The Hot Wing King, by Katori Hall. Directed by Steve H. Broadnax III; costume design, Ivania Stack; lighting, Alan C. Edwards; sound, Curtis Craig. About 2½ hours. $65 - $95. Through July 31 at Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW. 202-332-3300. studiotheatre.org. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/theater-dance/2022/07/11/hot-wing-king-studio-theatre/ | 2022-07-11T18:44:33Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/theater-dance/2022/07/11/hot-wing-king-studio-theatre/ | true |
NEENAH, Wis., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Menasha Packaging Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Menasha Corporation, announced it has finalized the acquisition of Color-Box, a business unit of Georgia-Pacific, LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Like Menasha Packaging, Color-Box is a corrugated packaging manufacturer specializing in high-graphic packaging solutions. Founded in 2000, Color-Box employs 550 and operates plants in Richmond, Indiana; Pelahatchie, Mississippi; and Madera, California.
"Our two organizations are going to be an excellent fit. By joining forces, we will be able to offer both an expanded geographic footprint, as well as enriched capabilities in the area of high-end graphic packaging solutions for our customers," said Mike Riegsecker President of Menasha Packaging. Menasha helps over 1,500 leading brands, from global leaders to bold new startups, go-to-market every day.
Menasha Packaging Company is the nation's largest independent, retail-focused packaging and merchandising solutions provider with a network of design centers, manufacturing plants, contract packaging, and fulfillment service centers. Menasha designs, prints, and produces high-end graphic packaging, displays and merchandising products for in-store and online. Menasha Packaging also provides repacking, assembly, and fulfillment services, and collaborates with the world's leading retailers and consumer packaged goods companies to deliver the greatest measurable value across the entire integrated omnichannel supply chain. Menasha Packaging is headquartered in Neenah, Wis., and operates over 50 facilities across North America.
Menasha Corporation is a leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturer and supply chain solutions provider specializing in retail merchandising packaging and displays, plastic reusable containers and pallets, protective packaging interiors, and packaging supply chain and fulfillment services. Menasha Corporation's products and services are used by major food, beverage, consumer products, industrial/automotive, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, and electronics companies. Established in 1849, Menasha Corporation is one of America's oldest privately held, family-owned manufacturing companies. Headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, the company employs approximately 7,000 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe. For more information, visit www.menashacorporation.com.
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CLEVELAND, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - TorQuest Partners ("TorQuest"), Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec ("CDPQ"), Les Entreprises Barrette Ltée, management and co-investors successfully completed the previously announced sale of Barrette Outdoor Living, Inc. ("Barrette"), North America's leading provider of residential fencing and railing solutions, to CRH plc for an enterprise value of $1.9 billion.
Jean desAutels, CEO of Barrette said, "TorQuest and CDPQ have been ideal partners for us. Their commitment to investing in our business and our people has provided Barrette with a solid platform for continued growth and success. We are delighted with the success of our partnership with TorQuest and CDPQ and excited about the next chapter of our business evolution as part of CRH."
TorQuest's Jonathan Fraser and Jonathan Tarshis Neil noted, "Our investment in Barrette exemplifies TorQuest's strategy of partnering with strong management teams and investing in their businesses to achieve a shared vision for growth. Barrette is a North American leader in sustainable outdoor living solutions – we are very grateful to Jean and all of the management and employees of Barrette for our partnership and wish them continued success with CRH."
CRH was represented by the law firm of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP and Barrette was represented by Latham & Watkins, LLP and Torys LLP. Goldman Sachs & Co. and Barclays Capital acted as exclusive financial advisers to Barrette.
CRH (LSE: CRH, ISE: CRG, NYSE: CRH) is the leading building materials business in the world, employing c.73,000 people at c.3,200 operating locations in 28 countries. It is the largest building materials business in North America and Europe and also has regional positions in Asia. CRH manufactures and supplies a range of integrated building materials, products and innovative solutions which can be found throughout the built environment, from major public infrastructure projects to commercial buildings and residential structures. A Fortune 500 company, CRH is a constituent member of the FTSE 100 Index, the EURO STOXX 50 Index, the ISEQ 20 and the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe. CRH's American Depositary Shares are listed on the NYSE. For more information visit www.crh.com.
Barrette Outdoor Living empowers homeowners to bring their personal outdoor space to life — however they envision it — by providing fencing, railing, decking and complementary outdoor products that beckon people to embrace their Outside SideTM. Barrette Outdoor Living is proud to be an American manufacturer, with 14 locations throughout North America that provide outdoor products sold through specialty retailers, homecenters and lumberyards. Featuring more than 70 patents, proprietary state-of-the-art machinery and rigorous testing and control standards, Barrette Outdoor Living products are meticulously engineered, designed for flexibility and ease of installation. For more information visit www.barretteoutdoorliving.com.
Founded in 2002, TorQuest Partners is a Canadian-based manager of private equity funds. With more than C$3.5 billion of equity capital under management, TorQuest is currently investing from TorQuest Partners Fund V, a C$1.4 billion fund that closed in March 2020. TorQuest invests in middle market companies and works in close partnership with management to build value. To learn more about TorQuest, please visit www.torquest.com.
About CDPQ
At CDPQ, we invest constructively to generate sustainable returns over the long term. As a global investment group managing funds for public retirement and insurance plans, we work alongside our partners to build enterprises that drive performance and progress. We are active in the major financial markets, private equity, infrastructure, real estate and private debt. As at December 31, 2021, CDPQ's net assets totalled CAD 419.8 billion. For more information, visit cdpq.com, follow us on Twitter or consult our Facebook or LinkedIn pages.
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Man shot multiple times in French Quarter
Published: Jul. 11, 2022 at 7:54 AM CDT|Updated: 6 hours ago
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A man was shot multiple times in the French Quarter early Monday (July 11) morning, police say.
According to the New Orleans Police Department, the man was found just after 4 a.m. in the 600 block of Iberville, one block off of Canal Street, between several popular hotels and restaurants.
A witness who would not speak on camera recalled hearing as many as a dozen gunshots.
The victim was taken to the hospital.
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Olympian injured in downtown Los Angeles attack
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Olympic volleyball player was attacked Friday in downtown Los Angeles when a man threw a metal object at her face in an assault that fractured multiple bones in her face and left one of her eyes swollen shut, the athlete said in videos posted to social media.
Kim Glass, a silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, had been leaving a lunch on Friday afternoon when she saw a man run up with something in his hand. He was on the other side of a car, in the street, when he threw the object — what Glass believes might have been a metal pipe or bolt — at her face.
“He just like looked at me with some pretty hateful eyes,” she said in videos posted to Instagram. “It happened so fast, he literally flung it from the street, he was not even close to me at all.”
Bystanders restrained the man — identified by police as Semeon Tesfamariam, 51 — until officers arrived to take him into custody.
Tesfamariam was booked on suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon, according to Officer Drake Madison, a Los Angeles police spokesperson. He is being held without bail. It was not immediately clear whether he had an attorney who could speak on his behalf or when he is scheduled to appear in court.
Glass, a Los Angeles native, posted videos showing her injuries to her eye, nose and cheek. She said she believes her vision will be OK and thanked a doctor for stitches near her eyebrow.
“Just be safe out there,” she said in the videos. “You shouldn’t have to be fearful when you walk.”
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TSX.V: DME
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - DESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP. (the "Company") (TSXV: DME) (OTC: DMEHF) (Frankfurt: QM01) From the President of the Company.
The Company is pleased to announce that the rig has been released to us and will be mobilized to our Gunnar Dome prospect in Arizona. The intended depth of this well is 4,500'+- and is designed to test all zones to the top Granite Formation. We will be utilizing our same successful drilling procedures, including multiple casing strings designed to protect all zones and the environment. Our geologic modelling suggests that the gas composition should contain high concentrations of nitrogen. At this point, we would anticipate initially running any commercial quantities of helium through the plant currently under construction by GENERON.
The Company feels that since this is a documented domal structure with closure on all sides the well has been situated to take maximum advantage of the trapping mechanisms of the underlying formations.
The helium processing plant construction continues and assembly by GENERON will be shipped to us via our trucking company upon completion. When finished, the plant will be situated on property that the Company currently owns and is not subject to any form of lease agreements. The Company continues to be contacted by numerous entities looking to secure some percentage level of helium from us when we go into production. As of today, other than for the USFCR documents to allow us to get paid the same day as transport, we have not signed any long-term contracts. We have multiple ongoing discussions with company's whom we have signed MDNAs and therefore, will not be making any comments concerning those negotiations or the methodology for pricing. It is our goal to have no account receivables in relation to helium production.
With regards to future hydrogen production, we have signed MDNAs and are actively working to develop a long-term strategy and look forward to having announcements on that sector within the next 30-45 days. This sector by its very nature must be considered as a long-term possible factor for the Company.
The Company was notified by Chevelon Minerals LLC., the owner of the McCauley family minerals, that a company which had previously attempted to lease from the family was making a claim that a valid lease with them was already in play.
The Company, early in its due diligence with Chevelon Minerals LLC., had been advised by the McCauley family that, after the material requirements of this prior lease had not been met, they had restructured their mineral ownership and placed the leases in question into Chevlon Minerals LLC. The representative also stated that they would work with the company in defence of the title and leases that Desert Mountain Energy Corp. has with them. For the record, the Company has paid Chevelon Minerals LLC. in excess of $33,000.00 for the leases it currently has of record which includes the lease under wells 4, 5, 6, and 7.
Desert Mountain Energy Corp. is a publicly traded resource company primarily focused on exploration, development and production of helium, hydrogen and noble gases. The Company is primarily looking for elements deemed critical to the renewable energy and high technology industries.
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Robert Rohlfing
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Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in polices of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. The statements made in this press release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ from the Company's expectations.
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Such forward looking statements and information herein include but are not limited to statements regarding the Company's anticipated performance in the future the planned exploration activities, receipt of positive results from drilling, the completion of further drilling and exploration work, and the timing and results of various activities.
Forward-looking statements or information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company and its operations to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such factors include, among others, changes in national and local governments, legislation, taxation, controls, regulations and political or economic developments in Canada and the United States; financial risks due to helium prices, operating or technical difficulties in exploration and development activities; risks and hazards and the speculative nature of resource exploration and related development; risks in obtaining necessary licenses and permits, and challenges to the Company's title to properties.
Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions management believes to be reasonable, including but not limited to the continued operation of the Company's exploration operations, no material adverse change in the market price of commodities, and such other assumptions and factors as set out herein. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements or information, there may be other factors that cause results to be materially different from those anticipated, described, estimated, assessed or intended. There can be no assurance that any forward-looking statements or information will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements or information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. The Company does not intend to, and nor does not assume any obligation to update such forward-looking statements or information, other than as required by applicable law.
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Consumer Watchdog Calls for Immediate Action by Commissioner as Internal CDI Audit of FAIR Plan Confirms Illegality
LOS ANGELES , July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A Consumer Watchdog examination of public filings reveals that insurance companies have inserted provisions into the fine print of their home, condo and renters' insurance policies that allow them to limit or deny coverage after a wildfire in violation of California law. Read the report, "Up in Smoke: How Insurance Companies and the Insurance Commissioner Burn Wildfire Victims," here: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/UP%20IN%20SMOKE%20report.pdf
Among the provisions are:
- Limits on "Smoke Damage" Recovery – Smoke is often the most common and costly result of wildfires. Insurance companies have adopted policy provisions that treat "smoke damage" as separate from "fire damage" and limit compensation for smoke damage to far less than the total policy coverage for fire.
- Arbitrary Loss Reporting Triggers – State law only requires policyholders to report a loss in a timely manner. Instead of setting the timeframe to report based on the date of the loss, some insurance companies arbitrarily base the reporting trigger on another event, such as the "start date of the wildfire," potentially resulting in the company denying a claim as late.
- Sub-limits on Recovery – California law requires fire insurance policies to cover "all loss by fire." But some companies limit compensation if a homeowner misses a reporting deadline or based on the type of fire loss (as, for example, smoke damage sub-limits noted above).
- Inception of Coverage Exclusions – These provisions say that a policyholder has no coverage for wildfire losses that occur within a certain time after the policy was purchased (usually 72 hours).
- Appraisal Provisions Preventing Suit – Such provisions prevent a policyholder from suing an insurance company in court over a claim dispute either (1) without first going through a loss appraisal process; or (2) after going through appraisal.
All of these provisions are unlawful under California law. Consumer Watchdog has also discovered that many insurers are unlawfully failing to notify policyholders of their legal rights after a government-declared wildfire disaster.
Among the companies whose policies contain these unlawful provisions are Farmers, Travelers, Nationwide, and the California FAIR Plan. The FAIR Plan is a government-mandated but insurance industry–controlled organization that sells policies to Californians who cannot find coverage in the marketplace—a population that has grown rapidly as private companies have refused to sell insurance in communities throughout California.
Indeed, an as yet unannounced internal audit of the FAIR Plan, conducted by California Department of Insurance investigators, confirms that FAIR Plan policies contain provisions limiting compensation for "smoke damage" – and that they violate California law.
Consumer Advocates See Unlawful Claims Practices
California regulators, who are required to review home insurance policies for compliance with state law, should never have allowed these policies to be sold, said Consumer Watchdog. Policy provisions that allow companies to deny or restrict coverage directly affect rates and premiums. Thus, under insurance reform Proposition 103, insurance companies must submit such policies to the Commissioner, justify the rates they propose to charge for those policies, and obtain the Commissioner's approval.
"The financial harm and personal trauma that homeowners experience when their insurance company refuses to pay legitimate claims is incalculable," said Harvey Rosenfield, the author of Proposition 103, and founder of Consumer Watchdog. "Insurance companies have lowballed payments or denied coverage altogether when people filed a claim after the horrendous wildfires that swept the state in recent years. The frustration and heartbreak of fighting with an insurance company over the insurance coverage you already paid for can be as bad as the catastrophe itself. Insurance Commissioner Lara must take immediate actions to rectify this gross injustice and enforce the law."
Insurance Commissioner Lara has scheduled a public hearing on the FAIR Plan on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at 9 am in Oakland.
Demand for Commissioner Lara's Immediate Action
Consumer Watchdog called on Commissioner Lara to: (1) stop approving policies that are illegal; (2) use the full authority of his office to get insurance companies to reopen and pay claims that were reduced or denied on unlawful grounds (as Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi did after the 1991 Oakland Hills fires); (3) levy maximum financial penalties against insurance companies that broke the law; and (4) investigate and seek criminal prosecution of the companies and corporate executives who defrauded policyholders, including for conspiracy to reduce coverages in violation of state antitrust laws. The organization also called for an independent audit of the agency's failure to recognize and stop the illegal conduct.
Since taking office in January 2019, Insurance Commissioner Lara has made a point to visit communities devastated by wildfires and has repeatedly pledged to protect Californians against wildfire insurance abuses. Regulations have been proposed, but not yet adopted, that would require insurance companies to give homeowners a discount on their premiums for reducing the risk of their homes and property, and Consumer Watchdog has urged the Commissioner to close a dangerous loophole in their language.
Read Consumer Watchdog's Report here: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/UP%20IN%20SMOKE%20report.pdf
Read the CDI FAIR Plan audit here: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/CA%20FAIR%20PLAN%20ASSOCIATION%20-%2003-18-21%20-%20Report.pdf
Read Consumer Watchdog's Comments on the latest draft homeowner regulations proposed by Commissioner Lara here: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/2022-07-01%20CWD%20Comments%20REG-2020-00015.pdf
Consumer Watchdog is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that has monitored the insurance industry and the Insurance Commissioner's compliance with California law since the voters' passage of insurance reform Proposition 103 in 1988. The organization defends and enforces Proposition 103 in the courts and at the California Department of Insurance. The organization's challenges to excessive auto, home and business insurance rates have saved Californians over $3.48 billion since 2004
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DENVER — The Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche have promoted Joe Sakic to the role of president of hockey operations.
The team also announced Monday that assistant GM Chris MacFarland will now serve as the GM.
Colorado capped its most successful regular season by dethroning the two-time defending champion Tampa Bay Lightning in the final. The Avalanche closed out the series in six games and finished the postseason with a 16-4 mark.
It was another title for Sakic, who was the captain of the Avalanche when they hoisted the Stanley Cup in 1996 and 2001. He became the first in NHL history to win as a captain and GM with the same organization.
In Sakic fashion, though, he deflected praise.
“It’s a team award. We’ve got a great staff: Chris MacFarland is huge on this,” Sakic said at the NHL draft in Montreal last week. “We do everything together. It’s our scouts, every one of them — pro, amateur. But it’s the team, the players. They were so committed this year and the coaching staff. To me, it’s not an individual award. It’s an organizational award.”
Colorado finished with a combined 72 wins through the playoffs and regular season. That ties the league record set by the 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens and matched by the 1983-84 Edmonton Oilers and 1995-96 Detroit Red Wings.
Sakic retired from the Avalanche as a player in July 2009. He was hired as an executive advisor/alternate governor by the team in March 2011. This was his ninth season as the team’s executive vice president/GM.
The team began what figures to be a busy offseason by re-signing veteran forward Andrew Cogliano to a one-year deal. Colorado also acquired goaltender Alexandar Georgiev from the New York Rangers in a move that likely spells the end of Darcy Kuemper’s time in Denver.
The Avalanche have quite a few free agents on their roster, including forwards Nazem Kadri, Andre Burakovsky and Valeri Nichushkin. There’s also defensemen such as Josh Manson and Jack Johnson.
They have a strong nucleus with Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Mikko Rantanen and captain Gabriel Landeskog.
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AP Hockey Writer Stephen Whyno contributed to this report.
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Your flight may be delayed. Your bags might get lost. You almost certainly will not have as much legroom as you would like. But one thing is generally improving when it comes to air travel: the ability to connect to the internet.
“As they’re getting the next generation of technology on planes, they can do it in a manner that turns out to be less expensive for the consumer and more reliable as well, which is sort of a win-win,” said Seth Miller, an in-flight entertainment and connectivity analyst and editor of airline-industry news site PaxEx.aero.
Historically, passengers have complained that the WiFi available on planes is slow, unreliable and outrageously expensive. Airlines have been working with providers on improvements for years, especially as travelers’ streaming demands have increased.
The pandemic and supply chain issues presented an obstacle in some cases, Miller said, but major carriers including Delta and Southwest are moving forward with widespread upgrades this year. That’s good news for the millions of travelers who are back in the skies every week, sometimes exceeding pre-pandemic numbers.
“There are more people flying now, more devices that are data-hungry, more apps that are data-hungry,” said Don Buchman, vice president and general manager of the commercial aviation business at satellite connectivity provider Viasat. “And when you get this push to sort of a new business model — like free — you’re going to see just way more participation.”
He added: “So you need to be able to keep up with that demand.” For his company, that means launching a constellation of high-capacity satellites starting this fall.
The latest development from airlines came in May from Southwest, which announced upgrades to the WiFi on its existing fleet. The company said new hardware from its longtime provider, Anuvu, will be able to provide “a significant improvement” in speed and bandwidth, with an estimated 350 planes upgraded by the end of October.
Southwest planes coming online in the fall will have “high quality internet” and live TV programming under an agreement with a different provider, Viasat, the airline said. Southwest passengers need good connectivity for entertainment during flights; the airline doesn’t have seat-back screens.
“We’re investing in our onboard connectivity and bandwidth available to each customer with upgraded technology that’s now installing across our existing fleet, a strategy to diversify our WiFi vendors on upcoming aircraft deliveries, and plugging Southwest customers into in-seat power to keep them charged while in the air,” Southwest senior vice president and chief marketing officer Ryan Green said in a statement.
That followed Hawaiian Airlines’ announcement in April that it is introducing free high-speed internet access through an agreement with Starlink, the SpaceX internet service. Installation is expected to start next year, and the airline promises that passengers will be able to use the WiFi for activities such as streaming, playing games, working and posting on social media.
“We waited until technology caught up with our high standards for guest experience, but it will be worth the wait,” Hawaiian Airlines CEO Peter Ingram said in a statement.
Delta confirmed in March that nearly all the domestic planes it owns and operates (not regional carriers) will have WiFi “like what you would find at home” by the end of 2022 as part of a years-long upgrade.
“New Wi-Fi on Delta is faster and more reliable than ever before,” Glenn Latta, Delta’s managing director of in-flight connectivity, said in a statement. “We’ve put this connection through countless tests and scrutinized every detail to ensure customers are getting speed and reliability that exceeds their expectations.”
Delta started charging $5 per flight per device last June on planes with Viasat-enabled WiFi. The airline said last year that its investment in new technology was a move toward offering free WiFi.
The $5 price point is lower than most other carriers — except JetBlue, which offers the service free — but several other airlines have also lowered their prices. United now charges $8 for connectivity on domestic and short-haul international routes for frequent-flier members; nonmembers pay $10. Alaska Airlines this spring started charging $8 for what it calls “streaming-fast” satellite WiFi, which is on 80 percent of its fleet, this spring. Likewise, connecting on Southwest costs $8.
American Airlines is running a trial on its Viasat-equipped planes that allows passengers to watch an ad for a “sample” of free WiFi — about a 15- to 30-minute session. Passengers can also pay for a longer session as usual. The ongoing trial “will help us to determine our future offerings,” the airline said.
Buchman said he expects to see more airlines shift to some level of free service over the next 12 months; several already offer free WiFi-enabled messaging.
“It’s a pretty big demand, especially coming out of the pandemic; being connected is a comfort,” he said. “What I’m seeing and hearing is I think you’ll start seeing a cavalcade towards that.”
For his part, Miller said he has conversations with airlines about whether travelers will be satisfied with good, reliable and affordable WiFi — even if it’s not free yet.
“Maybe that is, in fact, enough,” he said.
He cautions that consumers should not yet expect to have a flawless connection on every flight. While airlines are tapping into available satellite capacity and upgrading technology on planes, Miller said, more than 1,000 regional jets have older, slower setups.
“It’s a constant cycle of trying to make the system consistent for consumers,” he said. “And that’s a losing battle for airlines because you can’t instantly make every plane the same. There’s always going to be a period where some planes are new and good and some planes are not.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/07/11/plane-wifi-free-fast/ | 2022-07-11T18:55:23Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2022/07/11/plane-wifi-free-fast/ | false |
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And this fascinates me, because the series, has been entirely reverse-engineered — designed and built from pieces of the earlier show. Now that it's about to end, it's fun to look back at exactly how the character and story of Saul were crafted from the original seeds sown on Breaking Bad.
Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan is behind Better Call Saul, too, along with co-creator Peter Gould. With that previous series, Gilligan knew the journey he wanted his main character to take: Walter White, played brilliantly by Bryan Cranston, would go from meek high-school science teacher to murderous meth-manufacturing drug lord. But the path to get from that Point A to Point B was wide open.
With Better Call Saul, it's different. Some short, intermittent snippets are set in the future after Breaking Bad, but most of the series is an origin story, following the character of shifty lawyer Saul Goodman, whom we first met in season 2 of Breaking Bad. Saul, played by comedian Bob Odenkirk, was and is the type of lawyer who talks loudly and carries a heavy shtick — especially in local TV spots advertising his services.
Gould wrote the episode of Breaking Bad that introduced Goodman, and when it came time to make a series out of Better Call Saul, the writing staff took its inspiration from ideas and lines of dialogue that Gould had intended as throwaways. For example, the series Better Call Saul presented Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill, a low-rent lawyer who would take several seasons to adopt the persona of Saul Goodman. But the seeds were laid in the Breaking Bad episode where Odenkirk's character meets Walter and admits that he assumed the Jewish-sounding name because he thought it would be good for business.
The part of the spinoff series that was set in the past was all about Jimmy, and two other prominent characters — neither of whom had appeared in Breaking Bad at all. One was Jimmy's girlfriend, Kim Wexler, a fellow lawyer — and, eventually, fellow con artist — played so mysteriously by Rhea Seehorn. The other was Jimmy's older brother Chuck, played by Michael McKean, whose character was a much more successful and respected attorney.
These were great new additions. Kim, like Jimmy and Walter, was a character we got to watch breaking bad over a very slow and sad downward spiral. And the sibling rivalry between Jimmy and Chuck was as wonderful to watch as the one between Frasier and his brother Niles on the sitcom Frasier, which was a spinoff from another fabulous sitcom, Cheers. Both those brothers, Niles and Chuck, were created for their respective spinoffs, and Better Call Saul benefited just as greatly from the addition.
But Gilligan and Gould weren't done pulling inspiration from Breaking Bad. The short black-and-white scenes showing Saul's current fate have the character adopting yet another name, and about to return to Albuquerque after hiding undercover in Nebraska. That may seem random, but in Saul's last conversation with Walter on Breaking Bad, Saul rejected Walter's demand to continue working as his lawyer by saying his goal was to become "Mr. Low Profile," who, in the "best case scenario," might wind up managing a Cinnabon in Omaha.
Nothing from Breaking Bad, though, is as surprisingly precise as an early indicator of what Better Call Saul would become as another scene from the episode introducing Saul. Walter and his meth-producing partner, Jesse (Aaron Paul), are upset that Saul won't do what they've asked him to do. So they dig a grave-sized hole in the desert, put on ski masks and abduct Saul, covering his head with a hood. As they tie his hands behind his back, drive him to the desert and drop him to his knees at gunpoint, Saul assumes they've been sent by someone named Lalo.
That's the only mention of Lalo in Breaking Bad, but clearly, from Saul's perspective, he's someone really to be feared. That's why it's so astounding that, in the most recent episodes of Better Call Saul, the most menacing and deadly character has been none other than that same Lalo, played by Tony Dalton. The most recent episode of Better Call Saul, back in May, had Lalo kill a major character so brutally and shockingly that I still haven't forgotten it.
What happens now? I have no idea, and AMC sent out no episodes to preview. We do know that, for these final episodes, Carol Burnett appears as a newly introduced character, which is really intriguing. And we know that the fate of Seehorn's Kim, whatever it is, will be drastic enough to keep her from making even a single appearance in Breaking Bad, and will complete Jimmy's transformation into the totally amoral Saul Goodman. It's how Gilligan, Gould and company connect the dots between those new sets of Point A and Point B that will determine just how great a show Better Call Saul ends up being. The devil is in the details. And on this show, so is the brilliance.
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Northwestern University president elect steps down amid battle with cancer
Rebecca Blank will return to Wisconsin for cancer treatment
Rebecca Blank, who was named last fall the first female president of Northwestern University, announced Monday she is stepping down after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
In a news release, the school said that Blank, who concluded her eight-year tenure as chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May, will return to the Madison area for cancer treatment.
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"I do not have the words to express to you how disappointed and sad I am to be telling you this," Blank said in a statement. "I was excited to be joining you at Northwestern, a world-class institution that is near and dear to my heart."
According the school, President Morton Schapiro will remain at Northwestern until a successor is named.
Being named as Northwestern's 17th president was to be a homecoming of sorts. An internationally known economist who served as deputy secretary and acting commerce secretary during the Obama administration, Blank was on the faculty in the economics department at the school in Evanston, Illinois, from 1989 until 1999 and as director of its Joint Center for Poverty Research.
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At the time of her appointment, Blank said how excited she was to return to a university and community that was such a big part of the life of her family's life.
"I served on the Northwestern faculty and was married in Chicago," she said in a statement at the time. "My daughter was born at Evanston Hospital and returned 18 years later to attend Northwestern as a student." | https://www.foxnews.com/us/northwestern-universities-president-elect-steps-down-battle-cancer | 2022-07-11T18:56:45Z | https://www.foxnews.com/us/northwestern-universities-president-elect-steps-down-battle-cancer | true |
The digital marketing company won the award for its campaign for NY&Co, an American workwear retail brand for women
JERSEY CITY, N.J., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iQuanti, the data and AI-led digital marketing company, won the "Best Social Media Campaign" award at the Global Agency Awards 2022. iQuanti was among ten companies nominated as finalists in the category. The award came for a campaign iQuanti designed and executed for its client NY&Co, an American workwear retailer for women.
"Our focus is on using data and AI in driving superior performance in digital marketing," said Vish Sastry Rachakonda, CEO, iQuanti. "This award is a testament to iQuantians' dedication to driving great results for our clients."
Kyle Lee, VP, Digital Solutions, who led the iQuanti team for NY&Co and the work on this campaign, spoke about the win, "The award recognizes the unique and innovative thinking the iQuanti team demonstrated to exceed our client's goals. The team adapted to new consumer behavior and ways of thinking during a very crucial holiday period."
Julie Lee, VP, Digital Marketing, NY&Co, added, "iQuanti takes risks and keeps testing. The team helped us execute and deliver positive results focused on prospecting new customers."
Founded in 2008, iQuanti offers a unique blend of channel management services, strategic consulting expertise, and proprietary product offerings to help optimize performance marketing for global brands. It ignites powerful and predictable digital marketing performance with an approach rooted in data science and deep vertical knowledge. iQuanti uses innovative, industry-leading digital programs and solutions for niche verticals like banking and financial services, and retail and e-commerce.
With 500+ employees across New York, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Mexico City, London, Toronto, Bangalore, and Singapore, iQuanti has also been recognized in the inaugural 'AdWeek 100: Fastest Growing Agencies' and the Fast 50 Asian American Business List. It has been featured 7 times in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.
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Missing 6-year-old with autism found dead in Virginia, officials say
BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (Gray News) – A missing 6-year-old boy with autism was found dead early Monday morning, according to officials.
Landon “Waldy” Raber, who was nonverbal, was reported missing around 8:45 p.m. Sunday.
Multiple agencies responded to the search, and K-9 units also assisted. Landon was found dead around 5:30 a.m. Monday, according to the Toga Volunteer Fire Department.
Officials have not released further details about Landon’s death.
The community organized a prayer gathering in remembrance of Landon, scheduled for Monday evening.
“His short life has touched so many people, and we want to take this time to show our support and grieve together as a community/friends/family,” the Facebook event reads.
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The federal Chart School Program (CSP) has been handing out grants for opening and expanding charter schools since 1995; in recent years, there has been increasing criticism of the program suggesting that the program has had insufficient oversight and accountability to guard mountains of taxpayer dollars from waste and fraud.
Earlier this year the Biden administration proposed a tighter set of regulations for the program. Charter advocates pushed back against the proposal. Now, after months of wrangling, the final version of the regulations has been published.
What actual changes do these new regulations represent?
More transparency.
Contracts with for-profit management companies must be published. Public hearings must be held about the proposed charter school. And schools must make policies readily available to parents considering the school, including critical items such as plans for transportation and participation in free and reduced lunch programs. This saves parents the trouble of wasting time applying for a school to which they could not actually afford to send their child.
Additionally, states must specify the process by which they will award grants. Carol Burris, executive director of the Network for Public Education, explained via e-mail, “Probably the most problematic parts of the program have been due to a lack of transparency and supervision by the states. Our analysis shows that many states simply push the money out the door with little care as to who gets the money and how it is spent.”
Closing some loopholes.
Charter operators have long understood how to get around the restriction that charter schools must be non-profits. It has been common practice for a non-profit charter to be operated by a for-profit charter management organization, sometimes via contract that gives the CMO near-total operational control as well as virtually all the revenue collected by the charter (known as a “sweeps contract”).
Most folks agree that a for-profit school would be a bad idea, since it would put corporate profits and student needs in direct opposition. Yet we have had exactly that situation for years, with taxpayer dollars used for private profit barely hidden behind a technical fig leaf.
The new CSP regulations tighten that loophole. Real estate contracts must be reported, for-profit contracts must be revealed, and the grantee must be clear that a for-profit CMO “does not exercise full or substantial control” over the school.
The regulations also tighten rules about grant spending by start-up charters. Before it is fully authorized and has a facility in place, a charter may only use the grant monies marked for the planning stage. This helps with the past problem of proposed charters that spent all their grant money and yet never opened.
Community ties.
Charter advocates objected strongly to the idea that proposed charters must collaborate with the local public school.
“This is like letting General Motors veto where Honda can sell cars,” said Robert Maranto in The National Review. Comments of this nature made a quiet part of the charter sector loud and clear; for many, charters are not laboratories of education meant to join and supplement the public system, but competitors to the public system.
Collaboration was never a proposed requirement, but merely an optional way to score points for a CSP grant (and in some recent years, such as 2019, the full CSP pool hasn’t been awarded, so competition isn’t necessarily all that stiff). Now the collaborative item merely gives the grant application a favorable warm reception rather than actual points.
The original proposal also called for a community impact analysis; in final form, the regulations only call for a needs “analysis.” Charter advocates objected to the notion that they could be boxed out of market because the numbers suggested that market was saturated.
The proposed regulations also aimed to box out white flight charters through disallowing segregation; those regulations have been weakened. It’s a tricky issue to regulate. As Anna Hinton, director of the department’s Charter School Program, said that the department recognizes that many districts serve “almost entirely students of color or students from low-income backgrounds” and that “high-quality charter schools that increase educational opportunities in these already homogeneous and isolated communities, or for underserved students” will never be at a “disadvantage for funding.” But Burris argues that “White-flight charter schools could skirt the regulation by arguing that their mission is to provide a Eurocentric, classical curriculum.”
The debate over these regulations has largely flown under the radar. Those who don’t closely follow education policy issues don’t pay much attention to a little-known federal grant program. Why does this small shift in federal grant rules matter?
For one thing, as Burris notes, “because 40% of all charter schools get CSP grants, the rules of the program often begin to drive state policy.”
And while these rules may put some limits on charter business practices, Burris says “the new mandates around grant supervision and transparency will hopefully mean that fewer low quality charters get the funds and therefore fewer schools will open only to shut down and leave children and families stranded.”
It should be possible to offer greater stability and protection for students and families without choking the charter sector entirely. These new grant regulations could be a step in that direction. | https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2022/07/11/there-are-new-rules-governing-federal-grants-for-charter-schools-what-difference-will-they-make/ | 2022-07-11T19:03:27Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2022/07/11/there-are-new-rules-governing-federal-grants-for-charter-schools-what-difference-will-they-make/ | true |
MIAMI, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- King & Spalding today announced that Fradyn Suárez has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate, Finance and Investments (CFI) practice group in its Miami office.
Suárez's practice focuses on cross-border corporate, infrastructure and project finance work, with a concentration in the transportation and renewable energy sectors. She has extensive experience representing lenders, export credit agencies, and multilaterals on complex transactions and restructurings and regularly acts as finance counsel to energy and infrastructure companies with investments in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
"Fradyn has a proven track record providing strategic counsel on financing construction projects and commercial operations throughout the Americas," said Todd Holleman, head of the firm's CFI practice group. "She understands the challenges of funding these projects and operations and how to mitigate them."
"Miami is the gateway for Central and South American inbound and outbound infrastructure projects," said Randy Bassett, managing partner of the firm's Miami office. "The sophisticated work Fradyn has done throughout her career will allow us to expand our ability to work with owners, lenders, and developers seeking to capitalize on these investment opportunities."
Suárez joins the firm from Jones Day, where she co-led its global project finance subpractice. She received her undergraduate degree from Smith College and her J.D. from The University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law.
"While meeting with my new partners it became very clear that their team-oriented approach to serving clients is a hallmark of the firm's commercial success," said Suárez. "The camaraderie and opportunity to play a meaningful role in the further development of King & Spalding's project finance team and its Miami office attracted me to the firm."
King & Spalding launched its Miami office in February 2022 with 12 partners spanning the firm's trial, transactional, and governmental practices relocating there. The office also serves as a base of operations for the more than 50 K&S lawyers who are barred in Florida and regularly work on matters in the state. In May, the firm announced that Brian Miller, Samantha Kavanaugh, and Ross Linzer had joined the office.
Celebrating more than 130 years of service, King & Spalding is an international law firm that represents a broad array of clients, including half of the Fortune Global 100, with 1,200 lawyers in 23 offices in the United States, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality, and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients. More information is available at www.kslaw.com.
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Teck Resources (TECK) Q2 Steelmaking Coal Sales Rise Y/Y
Teck Resources Limited TECK recently provided an update regarding its second-quarter 2022 steelmaking coal sales volumes and realized prices.
Teck Resources’ second-quarter steelmaking coal sales were 6.3 million tons in the June-ended quarter, higher than the volume of 6.2 million reported in the year-ago quarter. The figure matched the low end of the company's guidance in the band of 6.3-6.7 million tons.
Teck Resources reported an average realized steelmaking coal price in the second quarter of $453 per ton, backed by record steelmaking coal FOB prices. It marked an increase in steelmaking coal prices from $357 per ton in the first quarter of 2022. The company, however, expects to record provisional pricing adjustments of a negative $73 million in the quarter due to the dip in coal prices at the end of the second quarter.
TECK reported steelmaking coal sales of 6 million tons in the first quarter of 2022, which fell short of the guidance of 6.1 to 6.5 million tons due to logistics disruptions in British Columbia, Canada. The shutdown of the Canadian Pacific Railway's CP operations due to a wage and pension-related dispute with its union had an impact on the mining industry, and Teck Resources was no exception. TECK’s volumes bore the brunt of the CP Rail work stoppage that interrupted rail service to its steelmaking coal operations.
Despite the setback, the Steelmaking Coal segment's sales soared 164% year over year in the first quarter of 2022 to $2,178 million, mainly on high steel pricing. The segment reported profit before taxes of $1,434 million compared with $140 million in the prior-year quarter. A higher realized steelmaking coal price in the quarter and higher volumes are expected to get reflected in the company’s second-quarter results. Its results are also anticipated to reflect higher zinc, gold and lead prices (offset by lower copper and silver prices) when the company reports its results on Jul 27.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the second quarter is currently pegged at $4.10 billion, suggesting year-over-year growth of 97%. The same for earnings stands at $2.41, indicating a whopping surge of 372% from the 51 cents reported in the last-year quarter.
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Teck Resources shares have rallied 29% in the past year against the industry's decline of 24.8%.
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Teck Resources currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Stocks to Consider
Some better-ranked stocks in the basic materials space are Albemarle Corporation ALB and Cabot Corporation CBT, each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Albemarle has a projected earnings growth rate of 231.7% for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALB's current-year earnings has been revised 112.4% upward in the past 60 days.
Albemarle's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 20%. ALB has rallied roughly 21% in a year.
Cabot has an expected earnings growth rate of 22.5% for the current fiscal year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CBT's earnings for the current fiscal has been revised 6% upward in the past 60 days.
Cabot's earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, the average surprise being 16.2%. CBT has risen around 16% in a year.
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Should I get an Arlo or Miku baby monitor?
When it comes to our babies’ safety and well-being, we instinctively do everything within our power to control and maintain their environment.
With all the smart,efficient technology available, it’s no wonder that any caretaker or parent would want to invest in a baby monitor. They provide peace of mind and convenience, especially those with additional features and high-quality performance.
Arlo and Miku are two compelling baby monitors. Both offer endless features and capabilities, providing the uncompromising reliability you need when caring for a baby.
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The Arlo Baby Monitor is a smart, all-inclusive baby monitoring camera that features a distinctive, fun, child-friendly design. It boasts an impressive range of features, allows live viewing and delivers smart alerts to paired devices through a convenient app. The brand says that this highly intelligent product will ensure you never have to leave your baby alone again. These monitors cost approximately $285.
Arlo baby monitor pros
You can set up and pair this monitor straight out of the box in an easy process that only takes minutes. Furthermore, it’s extremely simple to use and navigate once you’ve connected it to the app. Most users feel that the camera has spectacular high-definition picture quality and unparalleled night vision, features that are paramount for concerned parents and caretakers.
Perhaps the most recognizable characteristic of the Arlo monitor is its cute, playful design, which looks like either a rabbit, a cat or a dog. Unlike the competing Miku, you can effortlessly pair this monitor with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and more, adding layers of convenience and worry-free accessibility.
Arlo baby monitor cons
Despite its technological advantages, parents have reported an array of technical difficulties. The most common are delays in video, missed notifications, connectivity issues and inaccurate temperature readings. Another, relatively uncommon, issue is the camera becoming overheated. Considering that these monitors are supposed to enhance safety, these complaints are difficult to ignore completely.
When compared with other models, the Arlo baby monitor also yields a poorer-quality sound, which can be quite an inconvenience for worried parents and caretakers. Similarly, some users have reported delays in playback.
It’s imperative to have helpful, patient customer service, especially for such costly technology. However, many Arlo consumers have reported difficulties getting support with isolated or recurring issues.
Miku baby monitor
The maker of the Miku Pro Smart Baby Monitor highlights its technological prowess, particularly its ability to monitor your baby’s health and sleeping habits wirelessly. In addition, it stresses the accuracy of the monitor’s readings and the fact that it operates without wires or devices connected to your sleeping child.
Miku baby monitors are at the higher end of the price range for video baby monitors, averaging around $399.
Miku baby monitor pros
Most people who have used competitors’ products feel that the Miku is truly better. It sets itself apart with its phenomenal sound, far exceeding expectations in many cases.
Another invaluable feature is that this monitor can function even without an internet connection, especially important if you tend to lose your internet connection regularly. Miku’s monitor processes data locally and not over the internet, making it both more private, but also allowing it to operate significantly faster. Many considered this the most valuable quality that separates it from the others.
Miku baby monitor cons
Unlike its Arlo counterpart, you cannot pair the Miku with any Google applications or Amazon Alexa. It also has its occasional technical issues, though to a lesser degree than many other brands.
Should you get an Arlo or a Miku baby monitor?
In a lot of ways, particularly in terms of features and functions, these monitors are similar. Both embrace comfort and convenience with user-friendly technology and accessories. In addition, both feature crystal-clear high-definition video and various other functions to track a baby’s health and general comfort.
However, Miku’s product is far more reliable, ensuring it’s up to the task of monitoring that which is most precious to us. It works continuously, without the many interruptions and glitches of some comparable products.
It’s also significantly more expensive. But most users feel it’s worth the convenience of owning a fully functional, reliable baby monitor. Therefore, it’s best to make a greater financial investment in the Miku baby monitor.
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Sean Connolly, CEO of Conagra Brands, sold his Winnetka home in less than a week for about $200,000 over the asking price.
Connolly and his wife, Diana, listed the six-bedroom Linden Avenue home for sale May 18, asking just under $3.7 million. The house went under contract to a buyer six days later, and the sale closed July 6 at $3.9 million. That’s 5.5% over the asking price. | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/conagra-ceo-sells-winnetka-home-39-million | 2022-07-11T19:08:30Z | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/residential-real-estate/conagra-ceo-sells-winnetka-home-39-million | true |
Are Kohler or Omigo bidets best?
Over the last few years, bidets have become a popular and affordable bathroom upgrade. Whether enhancing your master or guest bathroom, bidets elevate the personal hygiene routines of all people who use them.
Due to the popularity of these seats and attachments, there are many options available. Two top brands, Kohler and Omigo, produce bidets of incredibly high quality. Differing in price, heating elements and premium features, choosing the right option depends on your budget and preferences.
Kohler bidet
Pro: Premium features
When it comes to bidet attachments and seats, the Kohler 4108-0 C3® Toilet Seat Bidet Elongated Bidet Seat is one of the most luxurious options available. Including many features, this simple-to-install seat provides a premium user experience. This model is especially suited to bidet enthusiasts ready to upgrade their existing design or new users who want every possible benefit.
What are some of the main features included in the Kohler Toilet Seat Bidet? Hands down, the most advanced aspect of this seat is its touchscreen remote control. Sleek and updated, the remote allows you to control numerous functions. One handy aspect of the remote is that it allows you to create two user presets, optimizing the experience for multiple household members.
Individuals who live in chillier climates will appreciate the Kohler bidet’s heated seat. Warm your seat to the perfect level by choosing between five temperature settings. Warm water released from the spray nozzle and warm air from the built-in dryer comfortably rounds off every use. The ability to heat the dispensed water is necessary to avoid using cold tap water for multiple months of the year.
Other favorite features of the Kohler 4108-0 C3® Toilet Seat Bidet Elongated Bidet Seat include LED toilet bowl lighting, odor control (achieved by carbon filtering), adjustable water pressure, multiple spray settings and automatic sanitizing with a stainless steel UV wand.
Con: Price
Those considering purchasing the Kohler bidet should prepare to spend a significant chunk of change. Competing in price with freestanding bidets, this seat attachment fetches just under $1,200. If you plan to pay around this much, the price won’t be too shocking. However, individuals searching for an affordable attachment should look elsewhere.
Omigo bidet
Pro: Affordable, yet high-quality
People who are ready to see what bidets are all about should check out the Omigo Element Bidet attachment. Thanks to its affordable price, buying this model comes with low commitment. Despite being well under $100, this toilet attachment delivers exceptional features that allow you to enjoy your bidet to the fullest.
The Omigo Element Bidet conveniently fits both round and elongated toilet styles. Everything you need for installation is included with your purchase, making it trouble-free to add to your bathroom. The design of this bidet is subtle, yet it has a large enough handle for easy use.
When preparing to use the bidet for the first time, you’ll see two separate nozzles at the front and rear. Combining these nozzles allows individuals to achieve a perfect feeling of cleanness with each use. In addition to the separate nozzles, you can control the pressure setting. This feature ranges from light to full pressure and is another key element in feeling as refreshed as possible.
Once you’ve completed your session with the Omigo bidet, there’s no need to clean it each time. Instead, the system has a self-rinsing feature that cleans each nozzle before and after use. Every once in a while, it is advisable to wash the nozzles with a mild soap. As an added hygienic bonus, the nozzles are designed to prevent contamination.
Con: No advanced features
Since this bidet attachment is budget-friendly, you are not paying for premium features as you are with the Kohler bidet. While this model is reliable and gets the job done, it omits core features that are non-negotiable for some individuals.
One of the most significant aspects to note is that this bidet only sprays unheated water. Those who live in regions that see below-freezing temperatures regularly may want to upgrade to an Omigo attachment with warm water capabilities. Additionally, there is no dryer, UV sanitizer or heated seating controls.
Should you get the Kohler bidet or Omigo bidet?
The two primary determining factors in deciding between the Kohler bidet and Omigo bidet are the price and number of features. Both products offer marvelous durability and reliability, so quality is never an issue. Instead, deciding how advanced you want your bidet to be and which option fits your budget is essential.
Still unsure as to which bidet best suits your needs? There are several ways that you can make your ultimate selection. The first is by asking yourself how much you are willing to spend on this luxury. If you had already set aside several hundred dollars to well over $1,000 for a bidet, the Kohler bidet seat is likely more aligned with your expectations. On the other hand, if you only want to learn whether or not you enjoy bidets, the price of the Omigo attachment makes it the low commitment choice.
Another critical determining factor is your desired list of features. The Kohler bidet has almost every premium feature that exists. Heated seating, a programmable touchscreen remote and other advanced elements make this the high-end choice of bidet aficionados. You can rest assured that you’ll never lack any part of the experience when using the Kohler model.
Alternatively, individuals who only want the basic functions of a bidet will be pleased with the Omigo Element. With multiple nozzles, self-cleaning and pressure control, achieving a superior sense of cleanliness is always possible.
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Five local Latino-led startups have been awarded funding from Google for Startups as part of its new Latino Founders Fund initiative. Each startup is set to receive a $100,000 nonequity cash award, totaling $500,000 in Chicago investments.
“We applaud Google for its investment in diverse entrepreneurs and congratulate the five local founders selected for the first Google for Startups Latino founders fund,” Michael Fassnacht, president and CEO of World Business Chicago and chief marketing officer of the city, said in a statement. “Funding and support like this are key to the change we seek across the entire startup ecosystem, where more opportunities are available for underrepresented entrepreneurs to grow, scale and expand, and ultimately change the face of what a successful founder looks like.” | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/technology/google-funding-five-latino-startups-chicago | 2022-07-11T19:08:50Z | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/technology/google-funding-five-latino-startups-chicago | false |
Customers ask lawmakers to protect the competitive electric market and their energy choice
BOSTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A petition signed by more than 1,000 Bay State residents was shared with lawmakers today urging the protection of the competitive electric market in Massachusetts. Signers of the petition, distributed by Retail Energy Advancement League (REAL), oppose language in S. 2842 that would close the market and force almost half a million Bay State households who have chosen a different energy supplier to use one of the three default utilities operating in Massachusetts.
Petition signers expressed concern that the legislation would take away their ability to shop for energy plans that fit their needs, including options to buy 100 percent clean energy and free charging hours for electric vehicles. Many worried about the overall effect on the market if the default utilities no longer need to compete on price, offerings and service.
"I've used 100% clean energy for years, and, since it's totally optional for customers, I don't understand why you would shut off this important option to consumers. If there are issues with some energy providers being bad actors, it's best to regulate or deal with them and not totally close down the options to choose clean energy," said James F. in Waltham, Massachusetts.
In Massachusetts, the competitive electric market is regulated and overseen by the Department of Public Utilities, which also manages "Energy Switch Massachusetts," an online platform where customers can make comparisons of competitors' current electric rates, offers, and contract terms, review different sources of electricity and make a selection based on their household's energy usage, preferences and needs.
"With such a wide range of kw charges, Massachusetts consumers should have a choice. People on fixed incomes and with low incomes need to be able to select their provider. In fact, I think the Commonwealth should make it easier to access rate information," said Linda W. in Boston Massachusetts.
The number of Massachusetts customers who shop has grown every year. According to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, almost 500,000 residents chose a different supplier other than their default utility provider in 2021.
"I have used alternative electricity sources under this program for 4 years. Pricing and service have always been quite competitive. Why would the Legislature want to end such a successful program and return Massachusetts to the age of monopolistic energy supply?" said David B. of Dover, Massachusetts.
Competitive retail suppliers provide terms that range from six to 36 months, enabling the customer to shop for a low-cost rate and potentially lock in a lower price for an extended period, something default utility suppliers do not offer.
"Low income families need to have a choice on whom their energy providers should be. When you have a fixed income, you need stability and be able to predict your monthly bills. Without choice, energy customers will have constant fluctuation making bill planning and financial clarity extremely difficult," said Erin K. in Rochdale, Massachusetts.
More than three quarters of the competitive electric supply available to residents right now is a 100% renewable product and almost 20% of renewable generation purchased by residential customers will be removed from the market if this language is included in the final bill.
"This small paragraph with huge repercussions is buried in a comprehensive plan to address the climate crisis, while thwarting Massachusetts from benefiting from the evolution of our modern electric grid, which now offers a range of renewable and affordable energy sources because of the diversity of competitive suppliers and products," said Chris Ercoli, President, and CEO of the Retail Energy Advancement League. "Now is the time to expand choice, not to shut down a market that is saving ratepayers money while enabling a transition to a clean energy future."
The petition signers are not alone in wanting to continue to be able to shop the market and choose renewable energy options. A 2021 poll by SurveyUSA found 83 percent of Massachusetts residents want the freedom to choose clean energy for their homes.
Additional statements from Massachusetts residents that exercise their electric choice and oppose the proposed market closure. For a full list of quotes and signatures, click here.
- "I want the choice to choose my electricity provider. I'm smart enough to figure out what's a good deal and what isn't, and I don't feel that any legislature should interfere with my choice, even if it's "for my own good." I have been exercising this choice for years and I don't think you could cook up a good reason to cause me to, inevitably, pay more." - Eric C., Boston
- "For those of us who are committed to buying 100% renewable energy, closing the electricity supplier market would be a HUGE step backwards for Massachusetts," said Daniel J. in Beverly, Massachusetts.
- "Having the ability to choose has let me keep my electric bills at home and work lower rather than being crushed during cold winter months. This should not be banned! KEEP OPEN COMPETITION!" - Tim G., Sturbridge
- "Price shopping is good to keep costs down! .13 kw versus .18 kw does add up!" - Olivia M., Agawam
- "By taking away our choice to choose electric companies, you remove the option to buy greener energy and less expensive energy." - Michele S., West Roxbury
- "I already choose an energy provider that is not my local utility so that I can buy 100% renewable energy at a reasonable price. Please don't limit this competition." - Adam M., Needham
- "Please remove the electric choice ban in S.2842. Having a choice has allowed me to save money on my electric bill which is over $1000/ mo for 3.5 months during winter." - Elaine H., Chestnut Hill
- "How is this anti-competitive practice considered progress? Energy choice allows me to ensure my energy use is generated in sustainable ways. With this legislation I would lose control over this, which is very important to me." - Aaron S., Roslindale
- "There are retail electric supplier offers which are more expensive than the default utility supply offer in this market but I would rather you make the information easily readable and comparable. It took me a lot of time to find a less expensive provider BUT we did and save significantly. Please keep the market open and give the consumer the way to fight unscrupulous suppliers. What is outrageous is delivery where it is impossible to fairly determine what I am paying and where I am being overcharged." - Michael K., Boston
ABOUT RETAIL ENERGY ADVANCEMENT LEAGUE (REAL): REAL is a national advocacy organization dedicated to the expansion and modernization of American retail electric markets. The organization was founded by a coalition of companies that believe consumers deserve control over their energy decisions. Founding member companies include Calpine, CleanChoice Energy, IGS Energy, NRG Energy, Shell Energy, and Vistra.
To learn more, visit: https://www.retailenergychoice.org/
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Encompassing more than 10,000 square feet, the world-class sportsbook and poker room will offer sports fans and poker players in Louisiana an unrivaled gaming and entertainment experience
NEW ORLEANS and LAS VEGAS, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") today announced that both the ultra-modern, new Caesars Sportsbook and World Series of Poker Room at Harrah's New Orleans are scheduled to open this Fall. The openings are part of the ongoing $325 million transformation of Harrah's New Orleans into Caesars New Orleans.
The 5,700-square-foot sportsbook features four betting windows, 12 self-service betting kiosks, and a spectacular video and audio system. The sportsbook will be located next to the largest poker room in Louisiana, a 5,000-square-foot space boasting 20 poker tables and complimentary tableside beverages.
"Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah's New Orleans will be the foremost sports betting and viewing destination in the southern United States," said Dan Real, Regional President, Caesars Entertainment. "This first-class sportsbook will offer an unmatched game-day experience for Louisiana's passionate sports fans and our many visitors to the area. At Caesars, we recognize how important sports, entertainment, and hospitality are to Louisiana, and this sportsbook will showcase our continued commitment to the state and its people."
"The World Series of Poker brand represents the ultimate poker experience and it's only fitting we open a poker room that matches its legacy," said Samir Mowad, General Manager, Harrah's New Orleans. "We'll accomplish this by providing a best-in-class place for players to enjoy our games while generating a competitive buzz that builds camaraderie and creates a thrilling sense of victory for our winners."
Caesars Sportsbook at Harrah's New Orleans will provide sports fans the opportunity to watch and bet on games in a luxurious environment worthy of a Caesar. A 147-foot video screen and state-of-the-art, high-powered audio system will ensure customers don't miss a single play and have continual access to up-to-the-second odds. In addition to seating for 140 patrons, the sportsbook will also feature a multi-display Fan Cave with a private viewing experience for up to 10 people, and a massive bar to accommodate 28 more sports fans.
The newly-designed poker room will offer several exciting varieties of live poker, appealing to both recreational players and seasoned pros. The competition will heat up on Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays when weekly poker tournaments will be held. The room will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. Sunday through Thursday.
The arrival of Caesars Sportsbook and the World Series of Poker Room builds upon Caesars' longstanding legacy of delivering unequaled sports and entertainment experiences in New Orleans and the state of Louisiana. In addition to investing millions of dollars at Harrah's New Orleans, Caesars is also rebuilding its Lake Charles resort to soon reopen as Horseshoe Lake Charles and is constructing a new sportsbook at Horseshoe Bossier City.
Caesars has local partnerships with the New Orleans Saints, New Orleans Pelicans, and LSU Athletics, and has a historic 20-year, exclusive naming rights deal with the Saints for the Caesars Superdome, the future home of Super Bowl LIX in 2025.
All bets at the sportsbook and live gaming at the poker room at Harrah's New Orleans earn Tier Credits and Reward Credits through Caesars Rewards, the industry-leading customer loyalty program. Caesars Rewards members have access to unforgettable VIP experiences at Caesars destinations throughout the country and in Louisiana with partners like the Saints, Pelicans, and LSU.
For more information on the transformation of Harrah's New Orleans into Caesars New Orleans, please visit www.caesars.com/caesars-new-orleans.
About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment Company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.'s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the Company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Must be 21 or older to gamble. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. For more information, please visit www.caesars.com/corporate.
About Harrah's New Orleans Casino and Hotel Harrah's New Orleans Casino opened in October 1999 on Canal Street in the heart of downtown New Orleans, just steps away from The French Quarter. It is the area's only land-based casino with more than 115,000 sq. ft. of gaming, including more than 1,400 slot machines, 130 table games and a 20-table poker room. In 2006, Harrah's New Orleans opened a 450-room luxury hotel, located on Poydras Street adjacent to the casino. Harrah's New Orleans is part of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. For more information, please visit harrahsneworleans.com
About World Series of Poker:
The World Series of Poker® is the largest, richest and most prestigious gaming event in the world, having awarded more than $3.5 billion in prize money and the prestigious gold bracelet, globally recognized as the sport's top prize. Featuring a comprehensive slate of tournaments in every major poker variation, the WSOP is poker's longest-running tournament in the world, dating back to 1970. In 2021, the event attracted 127,075 entrants to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas and awarded more than $237 million in prize money. In addition, the WSOP has formed groundbreaking alliances in broadcasting, digital media and corporate sponsorships, while successfully expanding the brand internationally with the advent of WSOP Europe in 2007 and the WSOP Asia-Pacific in 2013 and the WSOP International Circuit Series in 2015. In 2022, the WSOP will take place on The Las Vegas Strip for the first time ever at Bally's, the future Horseshoe, and Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino. All WSOP events are subject to the then-current and applicable WSOP tournament rules. For more information, please visit www.wsop.com.
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BANGALORE, India, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Crystal Hall was awarded an Honorary Mention at the Architecture MasterPrize Awards. The mission of the Architecture MasterPrize is to advance the appreciation of quality architectural design worldwide.
The Crystal Hall is a 30-foot-tall two-story home that uses glass as its primary material, does not use air-conditioning and is yet, sustainable. In the 7 to 10 feet gap between two levels of high-performance glass, a thickset of tropical rainforest trees are encased in a sheer glass layer, which does the trick of maintaining a pleasant microclimate and providing privacy, while cutting the heat ingress.
The first glass layer reflects 35% of incident heat, followed by the open-to-sky rainforest radiating the remaining heat upwards. The final glass layer further reduces heat transmission by 35% – so that over 66.2% of the exterior heat is deflected from the interiors. The double glazing along with the thick greens, while keeping out the heat and enabling the ambient temperature to fall by a few notches, also insulates against external noise while ensuring copious natural light seeps into the interiors.
Winner of several national and international awards, Crystal Hall is currently accepting shoots for advertisements and other projects. For more details on shoots at Crystal Hall, write us an email at darshanafordesignerta@gmail.com.
This is design with a heart: "modern in outlook, and yet timeless in essence." Finally, this is a building about sense, sensuality, spirituality, and sustainability.
Contact: Shreya vinod - 9945512200; darshanafordesignerta@gmail.com
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As part of the book giant's "best offer of 2022," Millionaire's Club members save 22% on their entire online purchase, now through Wednesday.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Books-A-Million launches a special, limited time online-only sales event exclusively for members of their award-winning Millionaire's Club.
Now through Wednesday, July 13, Millionaire's Club members get 22% off their entire online purchase of $40 or more when they enter the code MEMBER22 at checkout.
This offer also includes free shipping, which is an everyday member perk. Bargain hunters who are not currently members of the Millionaire's Club can easily join at this link. After signing up, they can take advantage of this sales event as well as other member benefits year-round, including:
- Up to 40% off bestsellers
- An extra 10% off in-store purchases
- More than $100 in bonus coupons for signing up
As a leading retailer of books, toys, gifts, and more, Books-A-Million prides itself on providing an extensive and varied selection at great prices. Promotions like the currently running Summer Stock-Up Sale offer deals on thousands of books in stores and online.
To learn more about the Millionaire's Club Member Exclusive Sales Event, the Summer Stock-Up Sale, or to start shopping, visit Booksamillion.com.
Books-A-Million operates more than 200 stores in 32 states as well as its e-commerce site, Booksamillion.com. A leading retailer of books, toys, games, and collectibles since 1917, the company has grown to be the nation's second largest bookstore chain.
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Tag Archive ‘Dominator 1/2W1 and GT51. E2O-PW Electric Watt FLYEEL EWHEC S-LON and B4i2.’ (PWCT) Happening from 3 Dec ~ The New KL Cycle House – “Get Excess To Electric Scooters, Bicycle Accessories, Motorbi..(GADV) Increasant Pte Ltd & its Sub package android.graphicstests // Copyright Joyce\nmodule android._2Dtest.gct = TestClass { var TDZS 848 ;var DN 0 :D2iT2_8} class _D3a_6c_d { public def t4[tD :t_9s._D][T]<V_](v, vDv, iA_8TJA28Lq8a A swimmer was infected with a brain-eating amoeba after visiting an Iowa beach
A beach in Iowa is closed after a rare life-threatening infection of the brain was confirmed in a visitor who recently went swimming there.
The beach at Lake of Three Fires State Park in Taylor County will be closed temporarily to swimmers, the Iowa Department of Public Health said Friday.
"The closure is a precautionary response to a confirmed infection of Naegleria fowleri in a Missouri resident with recent potential exposure while swimming at the beach," according to a release from the health department.
Naegleria fowleri is a "microscopic single-celled free-living amoeba that can cause a rare life-threatening infection of the brain called primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)," said the agency.
"PAM is extremely rare. Since 1962, only 154 known cases have been identified in the United States," the release said.
Naegleria fowleri is commonly found in soil and in fresh warm water such as lakes, rivers and hot springs, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It can also be found in poorly maintained or unchlorinated pools.
Infections caused by Naegleria fowleri may occur when water, where the amoeba is present, enters the body through a person's nose, then travels up to the brain where it destroys brain tissue, the health department said. The infection isn't contagious and can't be caused by swallowing contaminated water.
The health department is working with the CDC to test the lake water and "confirm the presence of Naegleria fowleri," which will take several days, the release said.
No additional suspected cases are currently being investigated in Missouri or Iowa, the agency said.
Although rare, PAM is "devastating" and "usually fatal," according to the CDC. "Among well-documented cases, there are only five known survivors in North America," the CDC said.
In September 2021, a child in North Texas died after contracting the rare brain-eating amoeba at a city splash pad. In 2020, a 6-year-old boy in Lake Jackson, Texas, died after exposure to the amoeba that was found in the water of splash fountain where he had played.
A 10-year-old Texas girl died in 2019 after battling the brain-eating amoeba for more than a week.
Symptoms begin with severe headaches, fever, nausea, and vomiting before escalating to seizures, hallucinations, and a coma, according to the CDC.
It takes about five days after infection for initial symptoms of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis to show up, according to the CDC. The disease progresses rapidly and usually causes death between one and 18 days after symptoms begin.
To reduce the risk of infection, the health department advises swimmers to limit how much water goes up their nose by holding their nose shut or using nose clips, keeping their head above water, and avoiding being in the water when temperatures are very high. | https://www.wapt.com/article/brain-eating-amoeba-swimmer-infected-iowa-beach/40578230 | 2022-07-11T19:13:26Z | https://www.wapt.com/article/brain-eating-amoeba-swimmer-infected-iowa-beach/40578230 | true |
Milliman 100 PFI monthly discount rate hits 4.59%, highest since December 2013
SEATTLE, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the results of its latest Milliman 100 Pension Funding Index (PFI), which analyzes the 100 largest U.S. corporate pension plans.
During June, the funded status for the Milliman 100 PFI decreased by $13 billion, breaking a six-month streak of funding improvements. The market value of assets fell by $58 billion as a result of June's 3.20% investment loss, which was the second largest monthly investment loss in 2022 to-date. Countering the drop in asset values, pension liabilities decreased by $44 billion thanks to a 25-basis point increase in the monthly discount rate, from 4.34% to 4.59%. As of June 30, the PFI funded ratio stands at 106.3%, down from 107.1% at the end of May.
"The last time we saw discount rates this high was December 2013, almost nine years ago," said Zorast Wadia, co-author of the PFI. "While asset losses caused a slight drop in the funded ratio in June, these plans still remain well over 100% funded halfway through 2022."
Looking forward, under an optimistic forecast with rising interest rates (reaching 4.89% by the end of 2022 and 5.49% by the end of 2023) and asset gains (9.90% annual returns), the funded ratio would climb to 113% by the end of 2022 and 128% by the end of 2023. Under a pessimistic forecast (4.29% discount rate at the end of 2022 and 3.69% by the end of 2023 and 1.90% annual returns), the funded ratio would decline to 101% by the end of 2022 and 92% by the end of 2023.
To view the complete Pension Funding Index, go to www.milliman.com/pfi. To see Milliman's full range of annual Pension Funding Studies, go to https://www.milliman.com/en/retirement-and-benefits/pension-funding-studies. To receive regular updates of Milliman's pension funding analysis, contact us at pensionfunding@milliman.com.
Milliman is among the world's largest providers of actuarial and related products and services. The firm has consulting practices in healthcare, property & casualty insurance, life insurance and financial services, and employee benefits. Founded in 1947, Milliman is an independent firm with offices in major cities around the globe. For further information, visit milliman.com.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
3-6-3-8
(three, six, three, eight)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
3-6-3-8
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FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Extreme heat across the Valley poses a challenge for the agriculture industry.
“For us, in the ag industry the most important thing on the farm is making sure our workforce is safe,” said Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen.
He suggests making sure employees undergo training to understand the signs of heat illness.
Ag workers must also have access to water and shade, following Cal OSHA guidelines.
Jacobsen adds employers may also have to adjust schedules by having workers start and end the day earlier to avoid the most extreme temperatures. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/eye-on-ag/triple-digit-heat-poses-challenge-for-ag-industry/ | 2022-07-11T19:15:06Z | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/eye-on-ag/triple-digit-heat-poses-challenge-for-ag-industry/ | true |
Make your way to the Chemeketa Community College for their next open house on July 20th at 4-6pm at the Salem campus. This open house is the perfect opportunity to see what the college has to offer for career path ideas, technical programs, and other great options for your future.
For more information visit: Chemeketa Community College | Chemeketa Community College | https://www.koin.com/everydaynorthwest/explore-dozens-of-career-technical-programs/ | 2022-07-11T19:15:40Z | https://www.koin.com/everydaynorthwest/explore-dozens-of-career-technical-programs/ | false |
The following obituaries have been provided by local funeral homes. Read our daily updates at 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m., and our complete obituaries in The Herald-Dispatch on Tuesday and at www.herald-dispatch.com.
FREDA L. ALEXANDER, 71, of Barboursville died July 10. Graveside service will be at noon July 14 at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Wallace Funeral Home and Chapel, Barboursville, in charge of arrangements.
MILDRED BATTLE, 82, of Huntington died July 11. Arrangements are incomplete with Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home, Huntington.
JOHNNY MACK BROWN, 76 of St. Augustine, Fla., formerly of Ceredo, died July 6. He retired as a railroad engineer from Norfolk Southern Railway. Memorial service at 2 p.m. July 11 at Jacksonville Memory Gardens. Family members and friends will gather at Jacksonville Memory Gardens Funeral Home, 111 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park beginning at 1 p.m.
OKAL AGNESS CLAGG, 95, of Milton, widow of Paul Clagg, died July 10 in Cabell Health Care Center, Culloden. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. July 13 at Wallace Funeral Home, Milton. Visitation will be on hour prior to the service at the funeral home. www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
KAY FRANCES SAUNDERS FALLS, 79, of Ironton, widow of Ralph Falls, died July 8. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. July 13 at O’Keefe-Baker Funeral Home, Ironton; burial in Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. July 12 at the funeral home.
LESLIE ANNE HAZELBAKER, 81, of Ironton, widow of Paul David Hazelbaker, died July 4 in St. Mary's Medical Center, Huntington. She was a Registered Nurse. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. July 15 at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. www.phillipsfuneralhome.net. Memorials may be made to Ironton In Bloom.
CAPTAIN GENE LISTER, 94, of Huntington, husband of Louise Sowards Lister, died July 9 in Huntington Health & Rehabilitation Center. He worked for employment services for the state of West Virginia. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. July 12 at Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice. Visitation will be one hour before service Tuesday at the funeral home. www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
DAVID WAYNE MAYS, 68, of South Point, Ohio, husband of Rhonda Mays, died July 9 in Cabell Huntington Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. www.ehallfuneralhome.com.
MURRILL LEE “MICKEY” NAPIER of Chesapeake, Ohio, widow of Arthur Napier, died July 10 in Harbor Healthcare of Ironton. She was an office clerk for Woodlands Retirement Community. Reger Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, which are incomplete. www.regerfh.com.
CATHERINE LYNN LYONS SEAGRAVES, 65 of Lavalette, wife of James Ralph Seagraves, died July 4 in St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a former Trainer with Cracker Barrel. Memorial service at 11 a.m. July 11 at Henson and Kitchen Mortuary, Huntington. www.hensonandkitchen.com.
PEGGY LOUISE WILSON, 93 formerly of Chesapeake, Ohio, widow of James Ott Wilson, died July 8 at Wyngate of Proctorville, Ohio. She was a homemaker. There will be no visitation nor service. Reger Funeral Home, Huntington, is assisting the family with arrangements. www.regerfh.com.
TERESA JEAN RICHARDSON WESTERN, 70, of Springville, Utah, formerly of Huntington, sister of John Richardson of Huntington, died July 5. Premier Funeral Services assisted her family with arrangements. | https://www.herald-dispatch.com/_recent_news/monday-morning-obituary-update/article_c9d3e574-0136-11ed-b50e-5f928c652a64.html | 2022-07-11T19:16:21Z | https://www.herald-dispatch.com/_recent_news/monday-morning-obituary-update/article_c9d3e574-0136-11ed-b50e-5f928c652a64.html | false |
Judge won’t delay trial for Trump ex-adviser Steve Bannon
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Monday declined to delay the upcoming trial of Steve Bannon, an adviser to former President Donald Trump who faces contempt charges after refusing for months to cooperate with the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.
Bannon is still scheduled to go on trial next week despite telling the House committee late Saturday that he is now prepared to testify. It’s unclear whether Bannon will again refuse to appear before the committee with the trial pending.
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols also ruled against several requests by Bannon’s attorneys to seek the testimony of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi or the committee chairman, Rep. Bennie Thompson of Mississippi. And Nichols barred Bannon’s attorneys from arguing before a jury that the committee violated House rules in demanding Bannon’s appearance, that Bannon defied the subpoena on the advice of his defense counsel or at Trump’s order.
Nichols also said he could address during jury selection any concerns about pretrial publicity due to the committee’s ongoing hearings. If it proves impossible to pick an unbiased jury, the judge said he would reconsider a delay.
The rulings led one of Bannon’s attorneys, Douglas Schoen, to speak out in frustration as he sought clarification from the judge.
“What’s the point of going to trial here if there are no defenses?” Schoen asked.
“Agreed,” Nichols responded.
The judge said earlier in the hearing that Bannon could argue he thought the deadline to respond to the subpoena may not have been “operative.”
Bannon had been one of the highest-profile Trump-allied holdouts in refusing to testify before the committee, leading to two criminal counts of contempt of Congress last year for resisting the committee’s subpoena. He has argued that his testimony is protected by Trump’s claim of executive privilege. The committee contends such a claim is dubious because Trump had fired Bannon from the White House in 2017 and Bannon was thus a private citizen when he was consulting with the then-president in the run-up to the riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Bannon contacted the committee over the weekend after Trump issued a letter saying he would waive any claim of executive privilege to testify before what the former president called an “unselect committee of political thugs and hacks.”
Bannon was indicted in November on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress. Each count carries a minimum of 30 days of jail and as long as a year behind bars.
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DALLAS — In their official party platform last month, Texas Republicans called the 2020 election fraudulent and Joe Biden an illegitimate president. They called for a vote on whether Texas should secede from the U.S. And they called Marco Roberts’ sexual orientation an “abnormal lifestyle choice."
“I would say it's a very interesting time to be an openly gay Republican," said Roberts, who started a conservative organization called the Texas Conservative Liberty Forum, says,
Roberts said it’s not all what it seems, that Texas Republicans labeling homosexuality as an abnormal choice was an unusual, last-minute addition that caused confusion at the convention.
But he thinks his party did hurt itself by again refusing to let Log Cabin Republicans — who represent LGBTQ+ conservatives — to have their own booth at the state GOP convention.
“It is very hard for a gay Republican to talk to other gay people that might have similar conservative views on issues of defense, what's going on in schools, taxes and all those things … and say, you know, you really need to join the Republican Party because that's where your interests lie," Roberts said. "And then they say, ‘Well, why would I do that when they won't even allow you to have a booth at the state convention? That sounds hostile to me.'”
Despite the challenges he’s seen inside the Texas Republican Party, and despite the fact that prominent conservatives are newly questioning court rulings that allowed for gay marriage in the U.S. and same-sex intimacy in Texas, Roberts still feels welcome in the Republican Party.
“I think most gay Republicans will tell you this, that they get better treatment in Republican circles than they do in many gay circles," Roberts said. "I will tell you that when I attended events that are mostly gay people, and most of them are very far left leaning, we will be called names. This has not happened to me at a formal Republican event.”
In our latest episode of Y'all-itics, we get the perspective of this openly gay, longtime Texas Republican, a discussion even he says is rare.
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WASHINGTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) released a new economic report highlighting how America's pig farmers are significant contributors to the United States' agricultural and overall economy. The report highlights pork industry value chain contributions and growth over the past five years.
"This report underscores how the pork industry is an important pillar to the U.S. economy and the positive ripple effect it has on many other important sectors in the American supply chain," said Holly Cook, NPPC staff economist. "From farm to fork, the combined economic contribution from hog production and pork processing supports more than 600,000 American jobs and generates $178 billion of direct, indirect and induced sales that equate to $57 billion in value-added GDP."
Key takeaways in the report include:
- The pork industry supports 613,823 direct and indirect jobs in the United States.
- In 2021, more than 66,000 pig farms sold more than 140 million hogs worth over $28 billion in gross cash receipts. And the number of U.S. pig farms has grown since 2012.
- Farming and processing sectors are responsible for supporting more than $35 billion in personal income and boosts economic activity in related services such as trucking, grain elevators, insurance and other rural-based businesses.
- In 2021, approximately 25% of U.S. pork was exported abroad, which equates to 7 billion pounds of pork valued at $8 billion. In addition, exports added more than $62 per head in value to each pig marketed in 2021.
- The pork industry generates significant economic activity through its purchase of inputs. Feed inputs, such as corn and soybean meal, account for an estimated 56% of total U.S. production costs.
"It's vital to share this economic snapshot as America's pork producers continue to engage with regulators and policymakers, food companies and others to convey how our businesses directly and indirectly impact the larger economy," said Terry Wolters, NPPC president and owner of Stoney Creek Farms in Pipestone, Minnesota. "As a producer, this analysis makes me proud to see the impact I have being part of the thriving U.S. pork industry."
In addition to the national report, NPPC released 22 state-level economic reports. These reports highlight how the pork industry contributes at a grassroots level and shows the breadth of the industry producing affordable, safe and nutritious pork for consumers here and abroad.
View more pork industry economic data at NPPC.org/The-Pork-Industry.
NPPC is the global voice for the U.S. pork industry, protecting the livelihoods of America's 66,000 pork producers who abide by ethical principles in caring for their animals; in protecting the environment and public health; and in providing safe, wholesome, nutritious pork products to consumers worldwide. For more information, visit www.nppc.org.
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As part of the book giant's "best offer of 2022," Millionaire's Club members save 22% on their entire online purchase, now through Wednesday.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Books-A-Million launches a special, limited time online-only sales event exclusively for members of their award-winning Millionaire's Club.
Now through Wednesday, July 13, Millionaire's Club members get 22% off their entire online purchase of $40 or more when they enter the code MEMBER22 at checkout.
This offer also includes free shipping, which is an everyday member perk. Bargain hunters who are not currently members of the Millionaire's Club can easily join at this link. After signing up, they can take advantage of this sales event as well as other member benefits year-round, including:
- Up to 40% off bestsellers
- An extra 10% off in-store purchases
- More than $100 in bonus coupons for signing up
As a leading retailer of books, toys, gifts, and more, Books-A-Million prides itself on providing an extensive and varied selection at great prices. Promotions like the currently running Summer Stock-Up Sale offer deals on thousands of books in stores and online.
To learn more about the Millionaire's Club Member Exclusive Sales Event, the Summer Stock-Up Sale, or to start shopping, visit Booksamillion.com.
Books-A-Million operates more than 200 stores in 32 states as well as its e-commerce site, Booksamillion.com. A leading retailer of books, toys, games, and collectibles since 1917, the company has grown to be the nation's second largest bookstore chain.
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BELOIT, Wis., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX) announced today that it plans to release its second quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on Monday, August 1, 2022.
Regal Rexnord will hold a conference call to discuss the earnings release at 9:00 am CT (10:00 am ET) on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. To listen to the live audio and view the presentation during the call, please visit Regal Rexnord's Investors website: https://investors.regalrexnord.com. To listen by phone or to ask the presenters a question, dial 1.888.317.6003 (U.S. callers) or +1.412.317.6061 (international callers) and enter 9880181# when prompted.
A webcast replay will be available at the link above, and a telephone replay will be available at 1.877.344.7529 (U.S. callers) or +1.412.317.0088 (international callers), using a replay access code of 6915791#. Both will be accessible for three months after the earnings conference call.
About the Company
Regal Rexnord Corporation is a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of industrial powertrain solutions, power transmission components, electric motors and electronic controls, air moving products, and specialty electrical components and systems, serving customers around the world. Through longstanding technology leadership and an intentional focus on producing more energy-efficient products and systems, Regal Rexnord helps create a better tomorrow – for its customers and for the planet.
Regal Rexnord is comprised of four operating segments: Motion Control Solutions, Climate Solutions, Commercial Systems and Industrial Systems. Regal Rexnord is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin and has manufacturing, sales, and service facilities worldwide. For more information, visit RegalRexnord.com.
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Customers ask lawmakers to protect the competitive electric market and their energy choice
BOSTON, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A petition signed by more than 1,000 Bay State residents was shared with lawmakers today urging the protection of the competitive electric market in Massachusetts. Signers of the petition, distributed by Retail Energy Advancement League (REAL), oppose language in S. 2842 that would close the market and force almost half a million Bay State households who have chosen a different energy supplier to use one of the three default utilities operating in Massachusetts.
Petition signers expressed concern that the legislation would take away their ability to shop for energy plans that fit their needs, including options to buy 100 percent clean energy and free charging hours for electric vehicles. Many worried about the overall effect on the market if the default utilities no longer need to compete on price, offerings and service.
"I've used 100% clean energy for years, and, since it's totally optional for customers, I don't understand why you would shut off this important option to consumers. If there are issues with some energy providers being bad actors, it's best to regulate or deal with them and not totally close down the options to choose clean energy," said James F. in Waltham, Massachusetts.
In Massachusetts, the competitive electric market is regulated and overseen by the Department of Public Utilities, which also manages "Energy Switch Massachusetts," an online platform where customers can make comparisons of competitors' current electric rates, offers, and contract terms, review different sources of electricity and make a selection based on their household's energy usage, preferences and needs.
"With such a wide range of kw charges, Massachusetts consumers should have a choice. People on fixed incomes and with low incomes need to be able to select their provider. In fact, I think the Commonwealth should make it easier to access rate information," said Linda W. in Boston Massachusetts.
The number of Massachusetts customers who shop has grown every year. According to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, almost 500,000 residents chose a different supplier other than their default utility provider in 2021.
"I have used alternative electricity sources under this program for 4 years. Pricing and service have always been quite competitive. Why would the Legislature want to end such a successful program and return Massachusetts to the age of monopolistic energy supply?" said David B. of Dover, Massachusetts.
Competitive retail suppliers provide terms that range from six to 36 months, enabling the customer to shop for a low-cost rate and potentially lock in a lower price for an extended period, something default utility suppliers do not offer.
"Low income families need to have a choice on whom their energy providers should be. When you have a fixed income, you need stability and be able to predict your monthly bills. Without choice, energy customers will have constant fluctuation making bill planning and financial clarity extremely difficult," said Erin K. in Rochdale, Massachusetts.
More than three quarters of the competitive electric supply available to residents right now is a 100% renewable product and almost 20% of renewable generation purchased by residential customers will be removed from the market if this language is included in the final bill.
"This small paragraph with huge repercussions is buried in a comprehensive plan to address the climate crisis, while thwarting Massachusetts from benefiting from the evolution of our modern electric grid, which now offers a range of renewable and affordable energy sources because of the diversity of competitive suppliers and products," said Chris Ercoli, President, and CEO of the Retail Energy Advancement League. "Now is the time to expand choice, not to shut down a market that is saving ratepayers money while enabling a transition to a clean energy future."
The petition signers are not alone in wanting to continue to be able to shop the market and choose renewable energy options. A 2021 poll by SurveyUSA found 83 percent of Massachusetts residents want the freedom to choose clean energy for their homes.
Additional statements from Massachusetts residents that exercise their electric choice and oppose the proposed market closure. For a full list of quotes and signatures, click here.
- "I want the choice to choose my electricity provider. I'm smart enough to figure out what's a good deal and what isn't, and I don't feel that any legislature should interfere with my choice, even if it's "for my own good." I have been exercising this choice for years and I don't think you could cook up a good reason to cause me to, inevitably, pay more." - Eric C., Boston
- "For those of us who are committed to buying 100% renewable energy, closing the electricity supplier market would be a HUGE step backwards for Massachusetts," said Daniel J. in Beverly, Massachusetts.
- "Having the ability to choose has let me keep my electric bills at home and work lower rather than being crushed during cold winter months. This should not be banned! KEEP OPEN COMPETITION!" - Tim G., Sturbridge
- "Price shopping is good to keep costs down! .13 kw versus .18 kw does add up!" - Olivia M., Agawam
- "By taking away our choice to choose electric companies, you remove the option to buy greener energy and less expensive energy." - Michele S., West Roxbury
- "I already choose an energy provider that is not my local utility so that I can buy 100% renewable energy at a reasonable price. Please don't limit this competition." - Adam M., Needham
- "Please remove the electric choice ban in S.2842. Having a choice has allowed me to save money on my electric bill which is over $1000/ mo for 3.5 months during winter." - Elaine H., Chestnut Hill
- "How is this anti-competitive practice considered progress? Energy choice allows me to ensure my energy use is generated in sustainable ways. With this legislation I would lose control over this, which is very important to me." - Aaron S., Roslindale
- "There are retail electric supplier offers which are more expensive than the default utility supply offer in this market but I would rather you make the information easily readable and comparable. It took me a lot of time to find a less expensive provider BUT we did and save significantly. Please keep the market open and give the consumer the way to fight unscrupulous suppliers. What is outrageous is delivery where it is impossible to fairly determine what I am paying and where I am being overcharged." - Michael K., Boston
ABOUT RETAIL ENERGY ADVANCEMENT LEAGUE (REAL): REAL is a national advocacy organization dedicated to the expansion and modernization of American retail electric markets. The organization was founded by a coalition of companies that believe consumers deserve control over their energy decisions. Founding member companies include Calpine, CleanChoice Energy, IGS Energy, NRG Energy, Shell Energy, and Vistra.
To learn more, visit: https://www.retailenergychoice.org/
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YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (AP) — A heat wave was developing in California on Monday but winds were light as firefighters battled a wildfire that poses a threat to a grove of giant sequoias and a small community in Yosemite National Park.
The Washburn Fire on the western flank of the Sierra Nevada had scorched about 3.6 square miles by Monday morning, an increase of about 300 acres (121 hectares) overnight, according to an incident update.
The fire was a threat to more than 500 mature sequoias in the park’s Mariposa Grove and the nearby community of Wawona, which has been evacuated.
The area in the southern portion of Yosemite was closed to visitors but the rest of the national park remained open.
Mariposa Grove and Yosemite Valley have been protected since President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation in 1864.
A sprinkler system was set up within the grove to maintain moisture, and there were no reports of severe damage to any named trees, including the 3,000-year-old Grizzly Giant.
“Fortunately, the Mariposa Grove has a long history of prescribed burning and studies have shown that these efforts reduce the impacts of high-severity unwanted fire,” a National Park Service statement said.
A heat advisory was issued for the Central Valley sprawling below the Sierra while up in the fire area, a high temperature of 88 degrees (31 Celsius) was forecast for the village of Wawona, where hundreds tourists and residents were forced to evacuate last Friday.
“Fortunately there has not been any erratic winds that have affected fire behavior,” said fire information officer Marc Peebles. “We do have the high pressure that’s over the top of the fire which is causing the increase in temperatures. However, we do get a decent amount of humidity at night which moderates fire behavior which allows our night shift firefighters to do good work.”
Officially, there was zero containment of the fire but Peebles said that some percentage of containment was expected to be announced later in the day after it is confirmed.
The giant sequoias, native in only about 70 groves spread along the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, were once considered impervious to flames but have become increasingly vulnerable as wildfires, fueled by a buildup of undergrowth from a century of fire suppression and the impact of drought exacerbated by climate change, have become more intense and destructive.
Lightning-sparked wildfires over the past two years have killed up to a fifth of the estimated 75,000 large sequoias, which are the biggest trees by volume and a major draw for tourists.
There was no obvious natural spark for the fire that broke out Thursday next to the park’s Washburn Trail. Smoke was reported by visitors walking in the grove.
A fierce windstorm ripped through the grove more than a year ago and toppled 15 giant sequoias, along with countless other trees.
The downed trees, along with massive numbers of pines killed by bark beetles, provided ample fuel for the flames.
In Utah, smoke and ash emanating from a growing wildfire in rural Tooele County blew into Salt Lake City on Saturday. By Sunday afternoon, the Jacob City Fire had grown to 5.9 square miles (15.3 square km), with zero containment, officials said.
Elsewhere in Utah, firefighters contending with heavy winds battled the 12.4-square-mile (32.2-square-km) Halfway Hill Fire in Filmore. Law enforcement on Saturday arrested four men who investigators said abandoned a campfire that ignited the blaze.
So far in 2022, over 35,000 wildfires have burned nearly 4.7 million acres (1.9 million hectares) in the U.S., according to the National Interagency Fire Center, well above average for both wildfires and acres burned. | https://www.wivb.com/news/u-s-headlines/california-heat-builds-as-crews-protect-yosemite-sequoias/ | 2022-07-11T19:18:20Z | https://www.wivb.com/news/u-s-headlines/california-heat-builds-as-crews-protect-yosemite-sequoias/ | false |
Changing how commissions are paid would hurt
Black, Hispanic/Latino, first-time and low-/middle-income buyers most
MINNEAPOLIS, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study has found that requiring prospective homebuyers to pay real estate agents directly out of pocket would significantly suppress home buying opportunities for large segments of the population. "Be Careful What You Ask For: The Economic Impact of Changing the Structure of Real Estate Agent Fees," illustrates how the changes would most significantly affect Black, Hispanic/Latino, first-time, and low- and middle-income buyers. The independent study was requisitioned by HomeServices of America as part of the company's ongoing efforts to support equity in home buying.
In recognition of housing inequity and the homeownership gap, HomeServices of America began work in early 2019 to establish a foundation whose mission is to increase homeownership among Black homebuyers and other potential homebuyers of color. In 2021, the HomeServices Foundation for Housing Equity was officially established. While some favor changing the decades-old practice of listing brokers offering commissions to buying brokers in home sales, it appeared that this proposed change could severely impact the homebuying abilities of the people the Foundation was created to help. Given the possible negative impact to homebuyers, HomeServices of America requisitioned an independent study to evaluate its concerns about the proposed change.
Authored by Freddie Mac alum Ann Schnare, National Association of Credit Management Chief Economist Amy Cutts and George Washington University Business Professor Vanessa Perry, the study created an economic model that proves the detrimental outcomes for consumers and the broader U.S. economy that would likely result from changes to how agent fees are currently paid.
"Changing the current compensation structure could affect potential buyers' ability to qualify for a mortgage and purchase a home," said lead author Schnare. "Requiring buyers to pay their agent's fee directly would result in reduced homeownership opportunities for cash-constrained families and lower net proceeds for many sellers. These outcomes would create negative ripple effects across the entire housing market."
Key study findings regarding decoupling commissions include:
- The greatest harm would be to first-time, low-income, middle-income and racially underrepresented buyers. A significant segment of the housing market would likely be negatively affected by decoupling commissions. Overall U.S. homeownership rates, particularly among non-white buyers, would decline. Assets required to purchase a $250,000 home would increase from roughly $16,250 to $23,015.
- Decoupling commissions would harm the entire economy. The demand reduction that would likely occur at the lower price points of the housing market could easily spill into other segments of the market. If a significant portion of potential buyers are already cash constrained, changing the current compensation structure by requiring buyers to pay more up-front would inevitably lead to a reduction in market demand.
- Commissions would not be able to be included in mortgages. Lenders, mortgage underwriters and appraisers would face significant challenges in determining the appropriate amount of buyer broker commission allowed to be included within the financing of a home. Federal regulations limit how much of the total purchase price buyers can finance, meaning some buyers could no longer qualify for a loan while others would have to pay additional fees per month in mortgage insurance.
The study estimates that the median price that potential first-time homebuyers can afford to pay for a home is roughly $294,000. Altering how commissions are paid, however, would limit the purchasing power of these households. Even if buyers were able to negotiate a 1.5% fee, for example, they would be able to spend $33,450 – or 12% – less on a home if they had to pay these fees up front, out of pocket.
Such changes could prove disastrous in a housing market that is already creating significant barriers for potential homebuyers. Since 2019, home prices have risen nearly 30% ($80,000 for a typical home), while inventory is down 57% over the same period. Homeownership opportunities for American families also have diminished as mortgage rates rise and investors become more heavily involved in the private property market, leading to fewer available properties.
Any such changes to commissions, as the study notes, could have the most pronounced impact on Black homebuyers. Homeownership rates for white homebuyers have remained above 70% since 2017, while rates for Black homebuyers have struggled to exceed 40%. Approximately half of all homes currently listed for sale are affordable to households with at least $100,000 income, but just 35% of white households and 20% of Black households in America exceed this annual threshold.
The findings of the study refute unfounded allegations or suggestions that consumers are disadvantaged by how commissions are currently paid.
"Almost 9 out of every 10 homebuyers use a mortgage to finance the purchase of their primary residence, and many of these buyers face significant hurdles in acquiring the upfront cash to cover down payment and closing costs," said Dana Strandmo, Chief Administrative Officer at HomeServices of America. "These cash constraints are more prevalent among first-time homebuyers and racial minority groups. That is a factor that must be considered in any conversation about changing how buyers' agents are typically compensated."
HomeServices of America funded this study. The authors conducted their research independently, and the opinions expressed and findings are theirs. For the full study, go to: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=4106600
HomeServices of America is the country's largest residential real estate brokerage company, based on closed transactions, and is through its operating companies, one of the country's premier providers of homeownership services, including brokerage, mortgage, franchising, title, escrow, insurance, and relocation services. HomeServices of America is the owner of the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Real Living Real Estate franchise networks. HomeServices is owned by Berkshire Hathaway Energy, a consolidated subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. HomeServices' operating companies offer integrated real estate services, including brokerage services, mortgage originations, title and closing services, property and casualty insurance, home warranties, and other homeownership services. Visit www.homeservices.com.
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Which coconut clusters on Amazon are best?
When the urge to snack strikes, it’s easy to reach for a bag of chips or cookies. These may satisfy the craving for salty and sweet, but they are a recipe for disaster when it comes to maintaining good health. If you need a snack but don’t want to overload your system with excessive fat, salt and sugar, reach for coconut clusters. These healthy treats provide a dose of daily protein with a touch of sweetness and just enough crunch to ease your snack attack.
If you’re looking for coconut clusters on Amazon, check out the Inno Foods Organic Coconut Keto Clusters. These delicious, nutritious snacks fit the ketogenic diet and have a simple ingredient list that’s allergy-friendly.
What to know before you buy coconut clusters on Amazon
Serving size
Coconut oil is a good source of healthy fat, but too much of a good thing can be less than ideal. Look for manageable serving sizes that deliver a healthy dose of protein and energy-boosting carbs without too much added sugar and fat.
Individual packs vs. larger bags
Coconut clusters are a delicious snack you can take with you, but if you prefer to nosh at home, a larger bag might be a better bet.
- Individual packs: These are more convenient, but they also contribute more waste. If portion control is a concern, though, these might be the best choice.
- Larger bags: Larger bags are the move when you have a household of snackers. These also produce less waste and are often more affordable.
Salty vs. sweet
Coconut can take on either a salty or sweet flavor. Many people have a clear preference when it comes to their snacks.
- Salty: These might include more nuts and seeds to bump up the savory flavor profile.
- Sweet: Look for natural sweeteners or additions such as dried fruit.
What to look for in quality coconut clusters on Amazon
Free from allergens
Many people looking for a healthy snack are also trying to avoid possible allergens. If this sounds like you, look for coconut clusters that are free from:
- Gluten
- Soy
- Corn
- Wheat
- Dairy
You also want to steer clear of clusters with artificial ingredients, including colors or flavors. These potentially harmful additives defeat the purpose of a healthy coconut snack.
Plenty of protein
The best snacks not only satisfy your craving but fill in nutritional gaps. Coconut clusters are often paired with nuts, dried fruits and seeds that provide additional protein, vitamins and minerals you may be missing. Look for clusters with 4 grams of protein or more per serving.
Organic and non-GMO
Ethically sourced coconut clusters include only non-GMO ingredients that are certified organic. This makes them good for you and good for the planet.
Added beneficial ingredients
Some coconut clusters go one step further in their ingredient list, adding herbs, spices and powdered roots to boost your benefits even more. Beneficial ingredients may include:
- Maca root, for focus and energy.
- Turmeric, to fight inflammation.
- Cacao, an immune-boosting antioxidant.
How much you can expect to spend on coconut clusters on Amazon
The price varies depending on the size of the bag and the quality of the ingredients. Expect to spend from 83 cents to $1.50 an ounce.
Coconut clusters on Amazon FAQ
Are there potential health benefits to coconut?
A. In addition to adding a sweet, nutty and tropical flair to your snack, coconut has potential health benefits.
Coconut contains:
- Healthy fat
- Iron
- Manganese
- Copper
- Magnesium
According to the National Institutes of Health, potential health benefits of coconut include:
- Improved endurance
- Better oral health
- Weight loss
- Decreased inflammation
- Improved mental cognition
Is there anyone who should not have coconut?
A. Coconut is high in calories and fat, so people with heart disease should check with their doctor before consuming coconut clusters. Eating excessive coconut can also increase blood cholesterol, and some people may find that excessive consumption of coconut products (mostly coconut water) has a laxative effect. As with any snack, moderation is key.
What are the best coconut clusters on Amazon to buy?
Top coconut clusters on Amazon
Inno Foods Organic Coconut Keto Clusters
What you need to know: These vegan clusters, suitable for a keto diet, pack high-energy ingredients in a delicious snack.
What you’ll love: They have no artificial colors or flavors, and they’re certified gluten-free by the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness. This 1-pound pack is good for sharing. Two different nuts are a good source of protein, and the coconut is organic.
What you should consider: They’re sweetened with erythritol, a sugar alcohol whose tase some people don’t enjoy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top coconut clusters for the money on Amazon
Go Raw Sweet ‘n Crunchy Sprouted Power Seeds Coconut Clusters
What you need to know: This three-pack of 3-ounce bags is perfect for snacking on the go.
What you’ll love: These have four types of sprouted seeds: pumpkin, sunflower, watermelon and flaxseed. Each serving has 5 grams of protein. The limited ingredient list is perfect for people with allergies, and they are gluten-free, nut-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan and kosher. They also include maca, an adaptogenic root good for building energy.
What you should consider: Some people found their clusters stale, even within the expiration date.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Kind Coconut Cashew Pecan Clusters
What you need to know: The amount of added sugar is offset by high-quality protein that comes from two kinds of nuts.
What you’ll love: Each serving has 4 grams of protein. The ingredient list is short and contains nutrient-dense foods. Coconut is the second ingredient and gives these clusters a sweet taste.
What you should consider: Although they don’t contain common allergens, they are processed on shared equipment and are not certified safe for people with allergies to eggs, soy or gluten
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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JERUSALEM (AP) — The U.S. said Monday it is still seeking the extradition of a Palestinian woman in Jordan convicted of aiding a suicide bomber in Jerusalem in 2001. But it declined to comment on a request from the family of one of the victims for a meeting with President Joe Biden.
The family of an Israeli-American girl killed in the attack have asked for a meeting with Biden when he visits Israel later this week. They want him to press Jordan, a close American ally, to send Ahlam Tamimi to the U.S. for trial.
“We ask that you address this as only the leader of the United States can,” Frimet and Arnold Roth, the parents of Malki Roth, who was 15 when she was killed in the attack, wrote in a letter.
The Roths have been waging a campaign for the extradition of Tamimi since she was released by Israel in a 2011 prisoner swap with the Hamas militant group and sent to her native Jordan, where she lives freely and has been a familiar face in the media.
“The U.S. government continues to seek her extradition and the Government of Jordan’s assistance in bringing her to justice for her role in the heinous attack," the National Security Council said Monday.
On Aug. 9, 2001, a Palestinian bomber walked into a Jerusalem pizzeria and blew himself up, killing 15 people. Two American citizens, including Malki Roth, were among the dead.
Tamimi, who chose the target and guided the bomber there, was arrested weeks later and sentenced by Israel to 16 life sentences. Since her release, she has boasted that she was pleased with the high death toll. In a 2017 interview with The Associated Press, she said the Palestinians have a right to resist Israel by any means, including deadly attacks.
The United States has charged Tamimi with conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction against Americans. Her name was added to the FBI’s list of Most Wanted Terrorists.
The U.S. and Jordan signed an extradition treaty in 1995. But in 2017, Jordan’s high court blocked her extradition, reportedly claiming the treaty was never ratified.
Jordan is one of the United States’ closest partners in the Arab world, seen as a force of moderation and stability in the volatile Middle East. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/US-seeks-extradition-of-Palestinian-attacker-in-17297401.php | 2022-07-11T19:23:00Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/US-seeks-extradition-of-Palestinian-attacker-in-17297401.php | false |
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
9-4-4
(nine, four, four)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
9-4-4
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SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – One man has been charged after violence erupted during a funeral Saturday in Shreveport, Louisiana, for the victim of a shooting.
It happened just before noon at Peaceful Rest Baptist Church during services for 24-year-old Orlando Puryear, Jr., who was fatally shot July 4 in southwest Shreveport.
Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office says Puryear’s 52-year-old uncle, Endrick Butler, started a fight.
“I noticed the guy up in the second balcony up there, and he was standing over a guy,” said a woman who witnessed the brawl. “I didn’t know what they were doing. And then all of a sudden, I saw him choke this young man and then he pushed the young man down in the chair and started pounding on him.”
The witness says the brawl lasted close to six minutes.
“When I fell down to the ground, I was crying and I just went into prayer,” she recalled. “About three, four other guys ran up and jumped over chairs; then they all started beating on this person, and they started throwing chairs.”
She says it happened right after the eulogy.
“Pastor Jones made an announcement at church that we would not be going to the cemetery today.”
The church was then evacuated.
“We was shocked. It’s like, we didn’t know which way to go. We was just in shock that this had even happened.”
Butler was arrested for disturbing the peace, as police say the victim did not want to press charges.
Caddo deputies responded to Saturday’s brawl because they were there to provide security for Puryear’s funeral.
Puryear was one of four people shot on July 4 in a rolling shootout between two cars. The remaining three victims were expected to recover. No arrests have been made, but Shreveport police say the shooting remains under investigation. | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/brawl-erupts-during-funeral-i-just-went-into-prayer/ | 2022-07-11T19:25:00Z | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/brawl-erupts-during-funeral-i-just-went-into-prayer/ | false |
The top kitchen tongs
A good pair of tongs is integral to the cooking process. After all, you can’t grab a piping-hot chicken breast or remove pasta from boiling water with your bare hands. It’s also inconvenient to handle raw beef patties and then repeatedly wash your hands. Plus, some tasks, such as precision plating, simply require more than your bare fingers.
There are specific varieties of tongs that help with each of those tasks. Who knew that there were so many different kinds of tongs? Many are made from metal, but some have non-marking silicone tips and others are made entirely from wood. Before you make your decision, here are a few things to consider.
What to look for when buying tongs
Material
Steel tongs are the most resilient, and you’ll find a large collection of all-metal tongs in any restaurant kitchen. Restaurants use them because the metal construction can withstand repeated trips through a high-temperature commercial dishwasher.
Most cooks prefer metal tongs with silicone accents for home use because of the added grip. Aside from grip, many tongs have silicone tips that won’t scratch even the most delicate surfaces.
There are also some tongs made of wood. These aren’t usually used for cooking but for more delicate tasks such as removing waffles from waffle makers or toast from toasters because they can’t handle much heat.
Finally, you may run into some plastic buffet tongs in your search, but their low cost and minimal advantage aren’t worth worrying about unless you’re looking for budget-friendly options and aren’t as concerned with longevity.
Locking and spring-loaded hinges
You almost certainly want tongs with spring-loaded hinges. In fact, most cooks will toss a pair of tongs in the trash once the spring breaks. Manually reopening tongs every time you use them is basically an impossible task.
Some tongs consist of just a single piece of metal that acts as a combined hinge and spring. These are usually reserved for handling pasta and salads and aren’t that great for cooking hot food.
Locking hinges make it considerably easier to store tongs, whether in a drawer or hanging on the wall. They typically use a simple mechanism to lock in a closed position. All you have to do is push gently on the tongs’ hanging ring, and they should open smoothly.
Length
For most tasks, 9 to 12 inches is the right size of tongs. Longer is better if you’re barbecuing, and you can even find some great 16-inch options to ensure the grill doesn’t burn you.
You’ll also find some especially short tongs in the range of 4 to 5 inches long. These are usually meant for special purposes, such as waffles and toast.
Kitchen tongs FAQ
Why do cooks click tongs before using them?
A. Often referred to as a “test click,” this is a common phenomenon you can observe in likely every professional kitchen worldwide. No one really knows where this tradition started, but many seasoned cooks simply aren’t comfortable using a pair of tongs until they’ve clicked them together once or twice. Once you try it, you’ll understand.
Are metal tongs safe for cast iron?
A. As long as you use a little care, metal tongs shouldn’t scratch a properly seasoned cast-iron pan. In this context, seasoning doesn’t have anything to do with salt or herbs, but instead the layer of plasticized oil that gives cast iron its decent nonstick properties. A good seasoning layer will be resilient enough to resist minor scratches, so long as you don’t put too much force behind them. Nonetheless, it can’t hurt to use silicone-tipped tongs to ensure you preserve the cast iron’s seasoning.
Best kitchen tongs
They come in 9- and 12-inch versions, have silicone tips and grips and are about as sturdy as they get.
Sold by Amazon and Sur La Table
They measure 16 inches long with serrated and perforated tips that help you get a reliable hold on the juiciest burgers, hotdogs and more.
Sold by Amazon
They sport silicone grips and a reliable locking mechanism, in addition to standard metal jaws that make it easy to grab slippery foods.
Sold by Amazon
A little different than most, these have flat and somewhat flexible spatula-style jaws that are perfect for removing sandwiches from nonstick grills and flipping delicate foods such as fish fillets.
Sold by Amazon
These novel barbecue tongs have an angled section that lets them stand angled upward, so they don’t get dirty every time you put them down. There’s also a convenient cutting edge that lets you slice into meats on the grill to get an idea of how done they are.
Sold by Amazon
It’s a good habit to avoid using metal or silicone tongs around electric heating elements. These low-cost bamboo tongs are perfect for pulling delicate foods out of toasters and toaster ovens.
Sold by Amazon
This two-pack of silicone-tipped locking tongs comes in various colors to match your kitchen decor.
Sold by Amazon
The flat, rigid tips are great for grilling tasks such as flipping burgers without breaking them.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A former Olympic volleyball player was attacked Friday in downtown Los Angeles when a man threw a metal object at her face in an assault that fractured multiple bones in her face and left one of her eyes swollen shut, the athlete said in videos posted to social media.
Kim Glass, a silver medalist at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, had been leaving a lunch on Friday afternoon when she saw a man run up with something in his hand. He was on the other side of a car, in the street, when he threw the object — what Glass believes might have been a metal pipe or bolt — at her face.
“He just like looked at me with some pretty hateful eyes,” she said in videos posted to Instagram. “It happened so fast, he literally flung it from the street, he was not even close to me at all.”
Bystanders restrained the man — identified by police as Semeon Tesfamariam, 51 — until officers arrived to take him into custody.
Tesfamariam was booked on suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon, according to Officer Drake Madison, a Los Angeles police spokesperson. He is being held without bail. It was not immediately clear whether he had an attorney who could speak on his behalf or when he is scheduled to appear in court.
Glass, a Los Angeles native, posted videos showing her injuries to her eye, nose and cheek. She said she believes her vision will be OK and thanked a doctor for stitches near her eyebrow.
“Just be safe out there,” she said in the videos. “You shouldn’t have to be fearful when you walk.” | https://www.wfla.com/sports/ap-sports/olympian-injured-in-downtown-los-angeles-attack/ | 2022-07-11T19:26:32Z | https://www.wfla.com/sports/ap-sports/olympian-injured-in-downtown-los-angeles-attack/ | false |
INDIANAPOLIS — Police are searching for four individuals who entered a beauty store on Indy’s northeast side where they were caught shoplifting and ended up assaulting store employees and even stealing one of their vehicles.
According to a report filed with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, officers were dispatched to King’s Beauty and Fashion located near E. 38th Street and N. Rural Street on reports of a robbery that occurred on July 8 at approximately 2:15 p.m.
Employees of the beauty store told FOX59 that the four individuals who entered the store were caught trying to shoplift and told to leave shortly after they arrived. When the owner asked the suspects to leave, the group became upset and knocked over mannequins on their way out.
Surveillance footage capturing the suspects as they entered the store appears to show two black males and two black females.
Employees reportedly followed the suspects outside the store in order to retrieve the stolen goods and began filming the suspects with their cellphones. Surveillance footage reveals the confrontation that followed outside the store with several of the suspects becoming upset at being filmed and assaulting several of the employees.
During the assault, a male suspect can be seen taking the car keys from one of the employees who is being hit repeatedly. The footage then shows a male suspect running over to a parked 2014 Kia Forte sedan where he unlocks the vehicle, gets inside, and drives away. The three other suspects then take off after the stolen vehicle, the male on foot while both female suspects are on motorized scooters.
The employee who was beaten and had his car stolen told FOX59 that his wallet, along with an envelope containing cash, was inside the Kia at the time of the theft. The employee also said the thieves tried to use his credit cards but he was able to lock them before they were used.
Employees said the store owner was also assaulted in the attack and that he was “beat pretty bad” and had been bleeding as a result.
IMPD and surveillance footage both confirmed the assault and robbery. At this time, the blue 2014 Kia Forte sedan has not yet been recovered. According to the police report, the Kia has an Indiana license plate with the number PAZ115.
Anyone with information about the stolen Kia or knowledge of the suspects involved in the robbery and assault should reach out to IMPD or call Crime Stoppers at (317) 262-TIPS. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/indycrime/shoplifters-steal-beauty-store-employees-car-after-attacking-him-on-indys-northeast-side/ | 2022-07-11T19:26:59Z | https://cbs4indy.com/news/indycrime/shoplifters-steal-beauty-store-employees-car-after-attacking-him-on-indys-northeast-side/ | true |
RICHMOND, Va. -- Take action to get rid of your extra weight. Today, Bill is joined by the owner of the Integrative Health Center, Dr. Sandra Childers, and Michelle Palma - Zometa to speak on the services offered at Integrative Health. Today, they are offering a special promotion, a free no obligation appointment for the first few callers. Integrative Health is located 3510 Remson Ct. Suite 101A, Charlottesville, VA 22901. For more information, give them a call at 434 -584- 4100 or visit their website.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
3-9-8, Fireball: 7
(three, nine, eight; Fireball: seven)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
3-9-8, Fireball: 7
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Koi Herpes Virus leads to common carp fish kill on Fountain Lake
Published 11:42 am Monday, July 11, 2022
If you haven’t noticed, dead fish — specifically common carp — have been appearing at Fountain Lake.
“I sent staff down [last] Tuesday,” said Craig Soupir, area supervisor at Waterville Fisheries Office with the Department of Natural Resources.
Soupir’s team found between 1,000 and 2,000 dead common carp scattered around the lake.
“They didn’t do an exact count, that’s kind of a ballpark estimate,” Soupir said.
Soupir also admitted to not knowing the total population of common carp within the lake.
So samples were sent to the DNR’s pathology lab in St. Paul. The lab typically tests common carp for several different viruses specific to common carp.
“It did come back as a positive for Koi Herpes Virus,” he said.
Koi Herpes Virus, also referred to as KHV, impacts common carp, and common carp only. In fact, according to Soupir, KHV cannot harm humans or other fish species.
“It’s carried by a group of carp, a carp species that includes common carp and also koi, which is kind of a domesticated version of a common carp,” Soupir said.
He said KHV was documented in southern Minnesota in the last five years.
“There was a large event on Lake Elysian in Waseca County, July Fourth weekend ironically, in 2017,” he said. “That was really the first time that they identified KHV in a big kill like that.”
Since then, there have been more, after KHV was identified by a University of Minnesota lab as Soupir did not have the capacity to test for it, but he believes the virus has been around for “awhile,” even if they were not testing for it.
“We’ve had cases of carp-only fish kills quite frequently,” he said. “In fact, in 2017, we had a carp kill on Albert Lea Lake that we did go down and collect samples from, and this was right after that we discovered the one on Elysian — what it was.”
During that visit, KHV was again discovered in the Albert Lea Lake fish kill.
“KHV is not new to the Albert Lea area lakes, it’s been around for awhile,” he said.
According to Soupir, there was a fish kill on Fountain Lake last year, and while he and his team could not get fresh samples to verify if the kill was caused by KHV, he “strongly suspects” it was the virus.
To that effect, KHV has become an ongoing issue and said there was not much he could do other than let the disease run its natural course. Soupir estimated up to 40% of the common carp in a lake would die from KHV, something he said would be good.
“Trying to keep carp numbers down is always a goal at the DNR, and our partners are looking at water quality because common carp are kind of bad for water quality,” he said.
As for why it’s happening now, he said one reason was because common carp were plentiful, and pointed to a statistic that the average common carp abundance per net was four to six. Last year, that number was closer to 10.
He also said now was the time of year KHV kills were more common, as they were related to common carp spawning, which happens in 68- to 82-degree waters
In the meantime, Soupir encourages people to call Soupir and his team at 507-497-1820 if they see a fish kill. People can also call the Minnesota Duty Office at 651-649-5451.
“It’s really helpful that we get fresh samples,” he said.
If anyone is worried about potential harms caused by handling a fish with KHV, Soupir said don’t be.
“They shouldn’t pose any harm or direct risk to humans at all,” he said.
He also recommended wearing gloves when handling any fish from a fish kill, and to not eat any fish if you do not know its cause of death. | https://www.albertleatribune.com/2022/07/at-least-1000-carp-dead-in-fish-kill-on-fountain-lake/ | 2022-07-11T19:31:38Z | https://www.albertleatribune.com/2022/07/at-least-1000-carp-dead-in-fish-kill-on-fountain-lake/ | false |
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut is boosting service along two Metro-North rail lines, a move that comes as ridership on the commuter railroad that serves Connecticut and New York moves closer to pre-pandemic levels.
Gov. Ned Lamont announced six new express trains on the New Haven Line and seven new weekday trains on the Waterbury Branch Line began service on Monday. It marks a 47% increase in service on the Waterbury line, a 27-mile stretch that has undergone safety and infrastructure improvements.
“This is the biggest day on the Waterbury Branch ever,” said Jim Gildea, chair of the Connecticut Commuter Rail Council and rider on the Waterbury line, during a news conference in Bridgeport. “This is transformational. Transformational not only for the rail commuter such as myself, to get us to our places of destination, but for economic development in the downtowns that this line runs through.”
Waterbury Mayor Neil O'Leary said the expanded service coincides with a rise in population in parts of western Connecticut. He said about 4,000 people moved into his city, which is about a two-hour drive from New York City, during the coronavirus pandemic. He said improvements to the rail line were one of the biggest reasons.
The new express trains on the New Haven Line depart New Haven early in the morning and leave Grand Central Terminal later in the evening to accommodate people who now commute to work only a few days a week.
MTA Metro-North President Catherine Rinaldi said Metro-North had a pandemic record of 174,878 riders Tuesday, June 28, which was about 67% of pre-COVID weekday ridership levels. On Sunday, June 26, there were just under 100,000 customers, 123% of Metro-North's pre-COVID baseline for weekend ridership.
"Metro-North is in the middle of a ridership renaissance right now," she said. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Connecticut-boosts-Metro-North-service-as-17297504.php | 2022-07-11T19:31:45Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Connecticut-boosts-Metro-North-service-as-17297504.php | false |
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Toniu Fonoti, Prince Amukamara and Bruce Pickens are among six former Nebraska Cornhuskers who will be inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in September.
The Nebraska chapter of the National Football Foundation announced the honorees Monday.
Fonoti, who played guard from 1999-2001 and went on to a five-year NFL career, helped lead the Huskers to two national rushing titles and was a finalist for the Outland Trophy as a senior.
Amukamara (2007-10) was Big 12 defensive player of the year and a Thorpe Award finalist as a senior. He was a first-round NFL draft pick and made 99 starts in nine pro seasons.
Pickens (1988-90) helped lead Nebraska to a Big Eight title and appearances in the Orange, Fiesta and Citrus bowls. He played four NFL seasons after being the No. 4 overall draft pick in 1991.
Other former Huskers to be inducted are tackle Ron McDole (1958-60), linebacker Lee Kunz (1976-78) and defensive back Ric Lindquist (1979-81).
Two other inductees are from the small-college ranks. Darrell Morris was head coach at Nebraska-Kearney from 2000-14 and tight end Ross Wurdeman (1998-2001) was a two-time NAIA All-American for Concordia.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – Louisiana lawmakers have until the end of the day on Monday to decide if they will convene for a veto override session this weekend.
Governor John Bel Edwards has vetoed 28 bills, with line-item vetoes in the budget bill. Last year GOP leadership failed to overturn the governor’s veto of the legislation that would ban transgender girls from competing on girls sports teams, with just a few votes short in the House.
The GOP leadership was successful in March to overturn Governor Edwards’ veto of the congressional redistricting map that only contains one majority-minority district, which is currently being challenged in court.
One thing that is different this time around is there doesn’t appear to be one major issue that could unify the GOP and a couple democrats to get the two-thirds vote needed to overturn a veto. With two extra sessions on top of the longer regular session, some believe another session would be a waste of taxpayer money and unproductive. Most recently the legislature was called back into session just days after the regular session ended to pass a new redistricting map as ordered by a court. The lawmakers were not able to pass anything and left fruitless.
The Conservative Caucus, made up of 39 house republicans, called for a veto override session in late june.
“…If the majority of Republicans in the House and Senate thought these bills were worthy of becoming law, then we should all band together to ensure that becomes reality,” Conservative Caucus Chairman Rep. Jack McFarland said in a press release.
Most notably from the list of vetoed bills are multiple bills that look to curb the governor’s power to close buildings and organizations in times of emergency. This is in response to frustrations over pandemic closures over 2020 and 2021. The governor’s letters for those bills state it would create a danger in times of emergency to not have the ability to make those kind of decisions.
A controversial topic that was also vetoed is a bill that would create education savings accounts for students who are not reading at grade level. The bill would allow for students who are not attending public school to pull down money from public accounts to aid in the student’s learning outside a classroom setting. Governor Edwards has historically been against education savings accounts for fear it will take away from the MFP that pays for public school students.
In his veto letter he said “this bill would potentially divert needed funds from public education without any consideration for need or income levels. As passed, this bill would allow the children of wealthy parents to attend private schools subsidized by taxpayer dollars. Further, as drafted, and dependent upon rules yet to be promulgated by the Department of Education, these funds may also be considered to be school expense deductions that would provide for a significant loss in state tax revenues. Thus, depending on how the rules are drafted, wealthy parents would possibly be allowed to deduct these expenses from their tax liability even though the funds were provided by the taxpayers.”
Another bill looks to ban mandating vaccines for entry into public facilities and public schools. It is a much more pared down version of the original bill. The governor vetoed the bill stating that people do not need to be vaccinated to enter public facilities and the bill creates a false distrust of vaccine effectiveness.
View the full list of vetoed bills here.
Lawmakers have until 11:59 Monday night to submit ballots to state they do not want to hold the override session. Those who do want to have the extra session do not return the ballots sent to them. If the simple majority of the House or Senate returns the ballots, then the session will not take place and the vetoes will stand. | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/top-stories/lawmakers-to-decide-if-veto-override-session-will-take-place/ | 2022-07-11T19:37:36Z | https://www.myarklamiss.com/news/top-stories/lawmakers-to-decide-if-veto-override-session-will-take-place/ | true |
by: Alex Sims Posted: Jul 11, 2022 / 02:15 PM EDT Updated: Jul 11, 2022 / 02:15 PM EDT SHARE From the ACC Network GREENSBORO, N.C. (theACC.com) — Two of the nation’s premier women’s basketball conferences will again square off for hardwood bragging rights, as the matchups for the 15th ACC/Big Ten Women’s Basketball Challenge were announced Monday.The annual challenge offers 14 high-quality matchups.The Challenge takes place over two days, beginning Wednesday, Nov. 30, with six matchups as ACC schools Boston College, Louisville and Pitt play host to Big Ten programs, while Syracuse, Virginia and Wake Forest travel to Big Ten sites.The following night (Thursday, Dec. 1) features the remaining eight games of the Challenge as Duke, Miami, Notre Dame and Virginia Tech serve as the ACC host schools, while Florida State, Georgia Tech, North Carolina and NC State play at Big Ten sites. Game times, as well as television and streaming coverage, will be announced at a later date. Last year, the ACC won 10 of the 14 matchups and league teams combined to outscore the Big Ten by 107 points in victories.Ten teams from the two conferences appear in ESPN’s 2022-23 Way-Too-Early Top 25, including five from each league. No. 7 Louisville leads the way for the ACC, followed by No. 8 NC State, No. 9 Notre Dame, No. 11 Virginia Tech and No. 13 North Carolina. Iowa headlines the Big Ten rankings at No. 6 and is joined by No. 12 Indiana, No. 15 Ohio State, No. 18 Maryland and No. 22 Nebraska.The 2022 ACC/Big Ten Challenge slate is highlighted by five matchups between ranked teams in ESPN’s Way-Too-Early Top 25, as seventh-ranked Louisville hosts No. 15 Ohio State, No. 8 NC State travels to No. 6 Iowa, No. 9 Notre Dame welcomes No. 18 Maryland, No. 11 Virginia Tech hosts No. 22 Nebraska and 13th-ranked North Carolina heads to No. 12 Indiana.Eight ACC teams were selected to compete in the 2022 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament, tied for the most of any conference. With Louisville advancing to the Women’s Final Four, ACC teams have made four trips to the Final Four in the last four NCAA Tournaments and no conference has made more trips during that span.The ACC’s 12 wins in the 2022 NCAA Tournament were the most of any conference.The ACC and Big Ten have been among the most competitive conferences on the national women’s basketball landscape for many years, combining to send 18 schools to postseason play in 2021-22. | https://www.localsyr.com/orange-nation/matchups-listed-for-the-acc-big-ten-womens-basketball-challenge/ | 2022-07-11T19:38:06Z | https://www.localsyr.com/orange-nation/matchups-listed-for-the-acc-big-ten-womens-basketball-challenge/ | true |
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Gas prices dip across U.S., on average dropping 12 cents in last week
Prices at the pump continue to fall, dropping to the lowest point in the last month, as of Monday, according to the American Automobile Assn.
The U.S. average price for a regular-grade gallon is $4.67, down 12 cents over the last week and 34 cents from a month ago, according to AAA.
Despite an expected increase in demand for gas from July 4 travel, industry experts say that falling oil prices continue to drive down fuel prices.
“Less expensive oil usually means less expensive gas,” Andrew Gross, AAA spokesperson, said in a statement.
Bay Area cities have started banning the construction of new gas stations to combat climate change. Some lawmakers hope Los Angeles could join the movement soon.
But the national average price for gas is still $1.53 more than last July, AAA data show.
Gas prices in California, though, remain the highest in the nation, with the average price at $6.088 — though also trending down since earlier this summer, AAA data show. On June 14, the state’s average price for regular gas was $6.438.
Mono County, near the central Nevada border, leads the state in current prices, with an average of $7.01 a gallon, according to AAA. The average price in Los Angeles County is $6.148; in San Francisco it is $6.178; and in San Diego it is $6.077.
South Carolina, Georgia and Mississippi have the lowest average gas prices among states as of Monday, all below $4.19, according to AAA.
The new $307.9-billion budget includes $9.5 billion in gas refunds, $1.4 billion in utility payment assistance and funding to combat climate change, among other items.
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NEENAH, Wis., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Menasha Packaging Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Menasha Corporation, announced it has finalized the acquisition of Color-Box, a business unit of Georgia-Pacific, LLC. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Like Menasha Packaging, Color-Box is a corrugated packaging manufacturer specializing in high-graphic packaging solutions. Founded in 2000, Color-Box employs 550 and operates plants in Richmond, Indiana; Pelahatchie, Mississippi; and Madera, California.
"Our two organizations are going to be an excellent fit. By joining forces, we will be able to offer both an expanded geographic footprint, as well as enriched capabilities in the area of high-end graphic packaging solutions for our customers," said Mike Riegsecker President of Menasha Packaging. Menasha helps over 1,500 leading brands, from global leaders to bold new startups, go-to-market every day.
Menasha Packaging Company is the nation's largest independent, retail-focused packaging and merchandising solutions provider with a network of design centers, manufacturing plants, contract packaging, and fulfillment service centers. Menasha designs, prints, and produces high-end graphic packaging, displays and merchandising products for in-store and online. Menasha Packaging also provides repacking, assembly, and fulfillment services, and collaborates with the world's leading retailers and consumer packaged goods companies to deliver the greatest measurable value across the entire integrated omnichannel supply chain. Menasha Packaging is headquartered in Neenah, Wis., and operates over 50 facilities across North America.
Menasha Corporation is a leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturer and supply chain solutions provider specializing in retail merchandising packaging and displays, plastic reusable containers and pallets, protective packaging interiors, and packaging supply chain and fulfillment services. Menasha Corporation's products and services are used by major food, beverage, consumer products, industrial/automotive, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, and electronics companies. Established in 1849, Menasha Corporation is one of America's oldest privately held, family-owned manufacturing companies. Headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, the company employs approximately 7,000 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe. For more information, visit www.menashacorporation.com.
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Doctor shares tips for identifying heatstroke and actions to take
KENILWORTH, N.J., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summertime often means lots of outdoor activities that are good our health and wellbeing. But when the body gets too hot it can lead to a variety of heat-induced illnesses – the most serious of which is heatstroke. Heatstroke is very dangerous and can develop very quickly, which is why it's important to be able to recognize the signs – and actions you can take – if you or someone you know becomes overcome with heat.
In a new editorial on MerckManuals.com, Dr. Diane Birnbaumer, Emeritus Professor of Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles and Senior Clinical Educator in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, shares four aspects of heatstroke to keep in mind this summer.
1. Heatstroke is a True Medical Emergency
Heatstroke occurs when the body can no longer get rid of the heat it absorbs. The key symptom to watch for is an altered mental state, says Birnbaumer, which may include sudden confusion or odd behavior. A person may have seizures or go into a coma. This is an emergency situation, and every minute counts. The person should get immediate medical attention. Even if they start to feel better, they still need to see a doctor.
2. Anyone Can Get Heatstroke
There's a misconception that relatively young, relatively healthy people aren't at risk for heatstroke, and that it can't happen unless it's extremely hot, says Birnbaumer. The reality is that heatstroke can affect anyone – young or old – including children.
3. Cooling is the #1 Treatment
If someone is disoriented and suffering from heatstroke, the first step should be to call 911. Then, do everything you can to cool that person off, says Birnbaumer. A few key actions to take:
- Immediately seek air conditioning or shade
- Remove clothing or excess layers. Simulate sweating by using cool towels or misting
- Hydrate the person with cool water or other fluids
Medications designed to reduce temperatures from a fever should not be used to address heat illnesses.
4. Heatstroke Can be Prevented
Heatstroke is scary, but it can be prevented. If you know you're going to be in the heat or working up a sweat, a few precautions can go a long way in protecting yourself. Wear loose-fitting, light clothing that protects you from the sun without making you too hot. Drink a lot of fluids to start the day with a "full tank." If you cannot avoid being in the heat, try to take frequent breaks in a shaded area or even better, an air-conditioned room.
You can read more about heatstroke in Dr. Birnbaumer's editorial on MerckManuals.com.
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Paul Walter Hauser isn't afraid to explore his dark side, even if it's at the detriment of his vocal chords.
The star lost 40 pounds and took on a creepy voice to play accused serial killer Larry DeWayne Hall opposite Taron Egerton, in the Apple TV+ true crime series Black Bird—none of which was required, by the way.
"It's not like Larry Hall is as famous as somebody doing like a Rolling Stones biopic and playing Mick Jagger," he told E! News. "You could probably get away with not nailing Larry's voice, but for me, it's part of what helps me understand the character."
So while the high-pitched voice "sucked" and was, at times, painful to imitate, Paul said he felt that it was important to the role. "It's a bit of a clue and a tool to playing someone who can be really tough to play at times," he explained, adding that it was a part of Larry's "deceptive" behavior. "It felt very much like he was putting it on sometimes to gain sympathy or to seem innocent or to seem dim witted."
More than that, Paul said, "We're trying to scare people and creep them out and that voice would definitely go a long way in making the audience feel uncomfortable."
He noted that there's a real sense of uneasiness throughout the show, but you can't quite put your finger on what's bothering you. "You ever been on a Ferris wheel, and it just suddenly stops?" Paul said of this feeling. "And in your head, you're like, 'Is this part of the ride where they want you to be able to take your selfie from up top? Or is there a malfunction with the machinery downstairs?' Larry is that kind of half-broken Ferris wheel where you can take the ride or you can plummet in his presence."
He continued, "As an actor, that's a lot of fun to play, but it's also just a testament to Dennis LeHane's writing, knowing how to parcel out information and how best to to keep the audience guessing throughout the story."
And Paul is good at playing these twisted characters, having previously starred in BlacKkKlansman and I, Tonya. But he's hoping to book some more lighthearted roles in the near future, adding that he'd love to play Ryan Reynolds' brother in a comedy one day.
"I'm sort of going where the wind takes me," he said. "But the thing I'm most excited about is, I just wrapped a movie with Sydney Sweeney called National Anthem. I'm really proud of that film and just like Black Bird, it's a great script."
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DALLAS (KDAF) — It’s summertime in the U.S. of A. and that means swimming pools across the country; with the heat being so high recently, spending time outside almost directly correlates with a nice swim to cool off.
Better yet, Monday, July 11 is National Swimming Pool Day! NationalToday says, “Think back to your favorite pool memories, and make today worthy of adding to your memory bank. What makes the perfect pool day? Is it the chance to show off that summer bod, looking fabulous in the latest swimwear designs, or maybe the fact that you love the exercise that swimming provides? Or perhaps you love poolside barbeques and the very thought of it gets your mouth watering.”
Everyone loves a good pool day whether you know how to swim or not, that’s why the shallow end and pool floaties exist! Swimming around DFW is always a good time, but where are the best pools to check out? We looked at some of the best swimming pools in Dallas!
- The Statler
- Canvas
- Fraternal Order of Eagles
- The Joule
- The Ritz-Carlton
- Hotel ZaZa
- NYLO Dallas South Side
- The Adolphus
- Omni
- Hilton Anatole
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