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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
6-8-9-6, FIREBALL:
(six, eight, nine, six; FIREBALL: zero)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
6-8-9-6, FIREBALL:
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When will more NJ restaurants be allowed to serve alcohol?
Ever since prohibition was lifted in 1933, New Jersey has maintained some of the most restrictive alcoholic beverage license laws in the nation.
As a result, getting a license to serve alcoholic beverages in a restaurant in the Garden State is not only extremely difficult, it’s also very expensive.
In some parts of the Garden State, having the opportunity to purchase a license to serve alcoholic beverages may cost upwards of $1 million.
In recent years, efforts have been made to change state law and allow for the creation of lower-priced special liquor licenses that would give smaller restaurants the chance to serve beer and wine, but the issue has been quite contentious and to date all proposed legislation has stalled.
But with the restaurant industry facing a series of recent unprecedented crises, first from COVID and then from labor shortages, supply chain issues and dramatic ongoing price increases because of inflation, the issue of who should be allowed to have what kind of alcoholic beverage license has again come into sharp focus.
New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association President Dana Lancellotti said many smaller restaurants that are fighting for survival are in favor of some kind of restricted alcoholic beverage license scenario, while most restaurant owners that already have purchased an alcoholic beverage license, paying a small fortune for it, oppose this kind of expansion.
“New Jersey’s got some difficulties when it comes to liquor licenses that other states do not have to contend with. It’s a very complex issue and it’s an extremely emotional issue,” she said.
On Monday, the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association held a special town hall to educate everyone about the issue and foster dialogue.
“We are not taking a position on this right now,” said Lancellotti, “we’re learning, from listening to each other’s viewpoints and understanding other positions on this very complicated topic.”
She said unfortunately there is no quick fix that everybody will be satisfied with.
“There’s no one who doesn’t agree that this is a mess and that the system needs to be improved," she said.
She stressed this can’t happen overnight, or even in the coming months because those who already have liquor licenses paid huge sums of money for them “so you’re literally taking something that has a value of say $750 thousand, and then you are decreasing that value in a heartbeat, so there’s a lot at stake.”
She also pointed out as efforts to promote tourism in New Jersey have moved forward, the issue has become even more complex.
Lancellotti noted wineries have been allowed to serve the different varieties of wine they produce along with certain types of food while breweries have clamored for the right to have more than tastings at their locations, and while BYOB restaurants are allowed to permit diners to bring in their own alcoholic beverages, some charge a fee to open a bottle of wine.
What’s the next step?
She said “we really want to talk more, we just want to have more conversation and dig in and find some way that we can make this work for everybody.”
Legislation introduced earlier this year, S350 sponsored by state Sen. Vin Gopal, D-Monmouth, calls for the establishment of restricted alcoholic beverage licenses that would allow the licensee to sell beer, wine and cider by the glass on the premises of a restaurant with a full-service kitchen, when food was served at a table.
The measure would also provide a series of tax credits to restaurants that already possess alcoholic beverage licenses, to compensate license holders for the expected loss in value resulting from the creation of the new restricted licenses.
David Matthau is a reporter for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at david.matthau@townsquaremedia.com
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LandSouth Construction, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based, award-winning general contractor, has broken ground and started construction on Madison Shores, an upscale multifamily development in Pensacola, FL.
Madison Shores is being developed by Winter Park, FL-based Inlet Property Company and Charlotte, NC-based Cameron Property Company, and is scheduled for completion in late Spring 2024.
"LandSouth is incredibly excited to work with Inlet Property Company and get started on this new development in the Pensacola area," stated James Pyle, LandSouth President and CEO. "The continued growth in Pensacola makes the demand for high quality, luxury multifamily living greater than ever before."
Dan Garner will serve as the LandSouth project manager for Madison Shores and Keith Kilgen is the superintendent. SGA Narmour Wright Design is Madison Shore's architecture firm.
Madison Shores will be a garden-style development, with six four-story buildings and offer a total of 272 units. Residents will be able to choose from five floor plans with either one, two, or three bedrooms. The units will range from 746 to 1,355 square feet. Residents will also enjoy several amenities at Madison Shores, including a clubhouse, fitness pool, dog park, and designated working areas. Madison Shores will offer proximity to all that Pensacola has to offer, such as the beautiful white, sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast. Madison Shores is also close to Pensacola Naval Air Station and the Pensacola International Airport.
"We're excited to work with the development team and are thrilled to bring the next great place to live to the residents of Pensacola," Dan Garner, the LandSouth project manager shared.
LandSouth will employ its unique integrated construction approach to build Madison Shores. Service components work together to provide seamless delivery through proven procedures, systems, and technology.
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What is the world's best airline? Top carriers for 2022 ranked, according to report
As the world’s airlines see demand recovering from pandemic lows over the past couple of years, which carriers rank among the best in the world for 2022?
AirlineRatings.com, an aviation safety and product rating website, has shared its annual round-up of the top airlines, based on a number of factors — including the company’s safety and product ratings, passenger reviews, fleet age, profitability, and environmental commitment.
Qatar Airways was named its "Airline of the Year" for 2022, nudging out Air New Zealand (#2), Etihad Airways (#3) and Korean Air (#4), and Singapore Airlines (#5) for the top spot.
Qantas (#6), Virgin Australia (#7), EVA Air (#8), Turkish Airlines (#9), and All Nippon Airways (#10) rounded out the top 10.
The U.S.-based JetBlue, Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines also made the top 20.
Qatar Airways recognized for keeping ‘critical long-haul air routes open during COVID-19'
FILE - Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft as seen on final approach flying, landing, and taxiing at the Belgian capital, Brussels Airport Zaventem BRU in Brussels, Belgium, on Jan. 30, 2022 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Im
Qatar Airways won the top spot for its innovation and product, as well as its commitment to continuing "critical long-haul air routes" during the pandemic. The carrier also won the Excellence in Long Haul - Middle East/Africa award and the Best Business Class award.
"The airline has a host of industry firsts," AirlineRatings.com editor-in-chief Geoffrey Thomas said in a statement. "First to complete (International Air Transport Association)‘s important IOSA safety audit and first to be fully COVID audited and compliant by both AirlineRatings and Skytrax."
Air New Zealand, which ranked second, also was awarded Best Airline in the Pacific, Best Premium Economy, and Best Economy.
Singapore Airlines also won the Best First Class award for its unique suites and the Best Lounges award.
"The six Suites in this stylish cabin at the front of the upper deck of the airline’s flagship Airbus A380s are designed to be the equivalent of small hotel rooms," AirlineRatings.com said of Singapore Airlines.
Virgin Australia won the award for Best Cabin Crew, while Emirates was awarded Best Inflight Entertainment.
Among the U.S.-based carriers, JetBlue won an award for Excellence in Long Haul travel for the Americas, along with Turkish Airlines (Europe), Korean Air (Asia), Air New Zealand (Pacific) and Qatar Airways (Middle-East/Africa).
The Best Low-Cost Airline award also went to the U.S.-based Southwest (Americas), Easyjet (Europe) and Jetstar (Asia/Pacific) and Fly Dubai (Middle-East).
The top 20 airlines for 2022, according to AirlineRatings.com
1. Qatar Airways
2. Air New Zealand
3. Etihad Airways
4. Korean Air
5. Singapore Airlines
6. Qantas
7. Virgin Australia
8. EVA Air
9. Turkish Airlines
10. All Nippon Airways
11. Cathay Pacific Airways
12. Virgin Atlantic
13. Japan Air Lines
14. JetBlue
15. Finnair
16. Emirates
17. Hawaiian
18. Air France/KLM
19. Alaska Airlines
20. British Airways
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NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for SISI, HGEN, ENDP, CFRX, and WTRH.
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Brentford sign goalkeeper Strakosha on free transfer
July 14 (Reuters) - Brentford have signed Albania goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha on a free transfer, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
The 27-year-old, who left Italian side Lazio in June after his contract expired, has signed a four-year deal with the club.
Strakosha played 208 games for the Rome-based club and won both the Italian cup and Italian Super cup twice with Lazio.
"I am pleased that we have managed to sign a top goalkeeper. He has been number one at Lazio for a long time, which is very impressive. He has played in Serie A and European competition and will bring that experience with him," Manager Thomas Frank said.
He will compete with 26-year-old Spain International David Raya who has been Brentford's first choice since 2019.
Strakosha will be the third signing this transfer window for Brentford, after defender Aaron Hickey and winger Keane Lewis-Potter.
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After a popular game and seven live-action movies (including a reboot last year), "Resident Evil" makes the seemingly inevitable migration to Netflix as a very bleak series. Unfolding in the present and future, it's not particularly engaging in either time frame, feeling less like an evolution than an uninspired variant of what's come before.
The show stars Ella Balinska (the 2019 version of "Charlie's Angels") as Jade Wesker, a scientist who is battling to survive in 2036, joined by characters there's not much reason to care about running from computer-generated creatures.
"The world ended a long time ago," she says somberly near the outset, before the story begins cutting back and forth between what happened then in Raccoon City -- that is, way back in 2022 -- and the monster-laden world as it exists for her grown-up self.
The past, alas, largely plays like yet another teen genre show, mixing high-school-type issues for Jade (played at that age by Tamara Smart) and her half-sister Billie (Siena Agudong) with strange doings at the facility that employs their father ("The Wire's" Lance Reddick), run by Umbrella Corp.
Nothing good ever happens at this sort of lab, and the question -- teased out too slowly at first, before gaining momentum and adding some peculiar twists -- is how the deadly virus unleashed there has led to the ornate hell in which the adult Jade finds herself. Not that there's much reason to sweat the details or worry too much about the longevity of anyone other than her.
"Resident Evil" has a proven following, but as assembled everything about the show feels generic, from the teen angst in that half of the story to the strange operative (Turlough Convery) on Jade's tail and the hideous threats -- seemingly cobbled together with used parts from other horror fare -- that the virus has spawned.
Balinska is a solid enough lead taking into account the confining nature of the writing, as Milla Jovovich could probably attest after her half-dozen action-laden outings. Give the producers some credit for playing with the material, but this is one of those concepts that behaves as if the right to use the "Resident Evil" name was more than half the battle.
That might be true strictly for Netflix's purposes in terms of connecting with fans. Nevertheless, like the pre-virus world that Jade mentions, this latest adaptation suggests that any aspirations beyond branding and commerce ended a long time ago too.
"Resident Evil" premieres July 14 on Netflix.
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Kerala government spares no efforts to ensure safety of women and children, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
‘More POCSO courts to be launched for speedy justice’
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said the government has spared no efforts to ensure the safety of women and children in Kerala. As part of the government’s efforts to ensure speedy justice for victims of abuse, more courts will be soon launched to try cases relating to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO).
Responding to discussion on the demand for grants for sectors, including police and prisons, in the Assembly on Thursday, Mr. Vijayan said a special investigation wing has been constituted to probe POCSO cases. The team was also recently strengthened to expedite investigations and bring perpetrators to book without delay.
Trials in 427 POCSO cases have been completed since the present Left Democratic Front (LDF) government came into power. As many as 431 people have received jail sentences in these cases, he said.
The Chief Minister said the government has notified 14 temporary courts as POCSO courts in accordance with the Kerala High Court directive. In addition, 28 temporary courts will be converted as fast-track POCSO courts. Locations have also been identified to established the proposed courts. The government awaited the High Court’s approval to operationalise these courts.
As part of the Kerala Police’s modernisation efforts, the government is mulling over launching a scheme that would ensure the resolution of complaints within 100 hours of their submission. With more professionals and those adept in science and technology partnering the force, the Kerala Police is collaborating with the Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) for a programme in crime investigation.
Mr. Vijayan said the representation of women has been on an increase in the police force. As many as 445 women have been inducted into the Kerala Armed Women Police Battalion during this government’s term. Another 111 trainees are undergoing training.
Saffronisation charges
Reacting to the Opposition’s allegations of the Kerala Police being ‘increasingly saffronised’, Mr. Vijayan countered by saying no police officer found to associate with extremist or communal organisations will be permitted to continue with the force. Stringent measures will be adopted against people who engage with outfits such as the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI), he added.
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ST. IGNACE, Mich. (WJMN) — A woman has been arrested in the death of a baby found in a vault toilet at a campground in 1997, the Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office says.
Authorities say the woman, formerly of Garnet, Michigan, was arrested in Wyoming Tuesday and is awaiting extradition back to Michigan, where she will be charged with homicide-open murder.
The investigation began in 1997 when the Mackinac County Sheriff’s Office and Michigan State Police found the remains of an unidentified baby in a vault toilet at the Garnet Lake Campground in Hudson Township. They called the child Baby Garnet, but the baby was never identified and the case went cold.
In the summer of 2017, investigators turned back to the case. They ultimately turned to forensic genealogy — searching public DNA databases — to find relatives of Baby Garnet. They said a genealogist provided them with the mother’s name.
Investigators say the 58-year-old woman confirmed she was the mother of the child and made “additional statements” that led them to arrest her.
It’s not yet known when the woman will be extradited back to Michigan. Her name was not released pending arraignment. | https://www.cenlanow.com/crime/arrest-made-in-1997-death-of-baby-found-in-michigan-campground-toilet/ | 2022-07-14T16:38:45Z | https://www.cenlanow.com/crime/arrest-made-in-1997-death-of-baby-found-in-michigan-campground-toilet/ | false |
WHAT’S GOING ON? Here is a small sample of area happenings you may want to check out in the coming days.
Art/Museums
ONGOING
BETHLEHEM “A Glimpse Through Glass,” exhibit exploring the forms, functions and social history of different types of glass, through Aug. 28. Kemerer Museum of Decorative Arts, 427 N. New St. historicbethlehem.org, 800-360-8687.
“The Works of a Mechanical Genius: The Legacy of John Fritz,” through Oct. 17. National Museum of Industrial History, 602 E. Second St. nmih.org, 610-694-6644.
COOPERSBURG “Opportunities That Built A Community,” Coopersburg Historical Society exhibit, through Dec. 31. Coopersburg Borough Hall, 5 N. Main St. By appointment. coopersburghistory@gmail.com.
EASTON “Climate Conversations: All We Can Save,” works by eight women artists in response to the “All We Can Save — Truth, Courage and Solutions for the Climate Crisis” anthology, through Sept. 29. Nurture Nature Center, 518 Northampton St. nurturenaturecenter.org, 610-253-4432.
NAZARETH “Charting the Unknown — Early Moravian Maps,” Moravian Historial Society exhibit, through Dec. 31. Whitefield House, 214 E. Center St. moravianhistoricalsociety.org, 610-759-5070.
SALISBURY TOWNSHIP “Women Warriors — Resilience, Leadership, Activism,” 19th Amendment centennial exhibit honoring Native American women, through Aug. 30. Museum of Indian Culture, 2825 Fish Hatchery Road. museumofindianculture.org, 610-797-2121.
JULY 16-17
BETHLEHEM “Tunnel to Towers Foundation 9/11 Never Forget” Mobile Exhibit, with opening ceremonies, guided tours, food trucks, blood drive, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 1465 Valley Center Parkway. giveapint.org/tunnel-to-towers, 610-691-5850.
Comedy
JULY 16
BETHLEHEM Cold Fusion Comedy, standup with Chip Chantry and Jason Brown, improv by the Fourtets and Open the Door and juggling by Kolby Smith, 8 p.m., Charles A. Brown Ice House, 56 River St. $5. icehousetonight.org.
Literary/Books
JULY 17
BETHLEHEM “Sweetest Taboo,” showcase of spoken word artists, 7 p.m., ArtsQuest, Fowler Blast Furnace Room, 101 Founders Way. $15. musikfest.org/musikfest-cafe, 610-332-1342.
Music
JULY 15
BETHLEHEM Matthew Gordon and Silvershade Scenery, 8 p.m., Godfrey Daniels Center, 7 E. Fourth St. $10.50-$20.50. godfreydaniels.org, 610-867-2390.
Tinsley Ellis, free outdoor concert, 7:30 p.m. Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way. 610-297-7285, steelstacks.org
JULY 16
BETHLEHEM Compton and Newberry, 8 p.m., Godfrey Daniels Center, 7 E. Fourth St. $10.50-$23.50. godfreydaniels.org, 610-867-2390.
Siempre Salsa All Stars, free outdoor concert, 7:30 p.m. Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way. 610-297-7285, steelstacks.org
JIM THORPE Janis Experience, Janis Joplin tribute, 8 p.m., Mauch Chunk Opera House, 14 W. Broadway. $31. mcohjt.com, 570-325-0249.
Hollywood Nights, Bob Seger tribute, 8 p.m., Penn’s Peak, 325 Maury Road. $22-$27. pennspeak.com, 610-826-9000.
SELLERSVILLE The High Kings, 5 p.m., also July 16, 8 p.m. Sellersville Theater 1894, Main and Temple streets. $45-$69.50. st94.com, 215-257-5808.
STROUDSBURG Pop Evil, 7:30 p.m., Sherman Theater, 524 Main St. $20-$24. shermantheater.com, 570-420-2808.
JULY 17
BETHLEHEM Brett Dennen, 7 p.m., ArtsQuest, Musikfest Cafe, 101 Founders Way. $29-$39. artsquest.org, 610-332-1342.
JULY 19
SELLERSVILLE Jimmie Vaughan’s The Story Tour, 8 p.m., Sellersville Theater 1894, Main and Temple streets. $65-$79.50. st94.com, 215-257-5808.
JULY 20
SELLERSVILLE Willie Watson, 8 p.m., Sellersville Theater 1894, Main and Temple streets. $25-$39.50. st94.com, 215-257-5808.
JULY 21
BETHLEHEM “In the Light of Led Zeppelin,” “A Symphonic Zeppelin Experience,” 7 p.m., ArtsQuest, Musikfest Cafe, 101 Founders Way. $22-$28. artsquest.org, 610-332-1342.
Lucius, free outdoor concert, 7:30 p.m. Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way. 610-297-7285, steelstacks.org
EASTON Nora Jane Struthers, “Live at the Falls” free concert, 6-8:30 p.m., Scott Park, South Third Street and Larry Holmes Drive. liveatfalls.com.
SELLERSVILLE Davy Knowles and Toronzo Cannon, with the Cannonball Express, 8 p.m., Sellersville Theater 1894, Main and Temple streets. $33-$45. st94.com, 215-257-5808.
Theater
JULY 15
ALLENTOWN “Game Show,” interactive production centered around a trivia-based game with prizes, 6:30 p.m., also July 16, 6:30 p.m.; July 17, 20-21, 12:30 p.m. Pines Dinner Theatre, 448 N. 17th St. $22-$32 and ala carte menu. pinesdinnertheatre.com, 610-433-2333.
BETHLEHEM “Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day,” NCC Summer Theatre family production based on the picture book, 1 p.m., also July 16, 20-21, 10 a.m. Northampton Community College, Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, 3835 Green Pond Road. $5-$10. ncctix.org, 484-484-3412, info@ncctix.org.
“Something Rotten,” NCC Summer Theatre production of comedy about a small Renaissance acting company trying to compete with Shakespeare, 7:30 p.m., also July 16, 7:30 p.m.; July 17, 2 p.m. Northampton Community College, Lipkin Theatre, Kopecek Hall, 3835 Green Pond Road. $10-$20. ncctix.org, 484-484-3412, info@ncctix.org.
UPPER SAUCON TOWNSHIP “Little Red,” Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival family production, 10 a.m., also July 16, 19-21, 10 a.m. DeSales University Labuda Center for Performing Arts, Schubert Theatre, 2755 Station Ave. $14-$18. psftickets.desales.edu/theatremanager/2/online, 610-282-9455.
“Much Ado About Nothing ,” Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival production, 7:30 p.m., also July 16, 20-21, 7:30 p.m.; July 17, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; July 19, 6:30 p.m. DeSales University Labuda Center for Performing Arts, Schubert Theatre, 2755 Station Ave. $59-$61. https://psftickets.desales.edu/TheatreManager/2/online, 610-282-9455.
Other
JULY 16
WILLIAMS TOWNSHIP Historical Driving Tour, Williams Township Historical Society “Passport to History Day” self-guided tour of area church sites and other historical properties, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Fry’s Run Park, Route 611 South and Manor Road. lvhistory.org/historic-sites/williams-township-historical-society/, 610-253-8951.
JULY 17
BETHLEHEM Summer Restaurant and Retail Week, specials at participating area restaurants and shops, July 17-23, Southside Bethlehem Arts District, southsideartsdistrict.com, 610-360-5778.
NEW JERSEY
Fairs/Festivals
JULY 16
HOLLAND Summer Fest, live music, raffle, food and drinks, 4-7 p.m., Holland Township Volunteer Fire Company, 971 Milford Warren Glen Road. summerfest15fire@gmail.com, 908-413-5751.
Music
JULY 16
FLEMINGTON Simon Moullier Quartet, outdoor jazz show, 7-10 p.m., Flemington DIY, 26 Stangl Road. $15. flemingtondiy.org, 856-431-3692.
Other
JULY 15
FRENCHTOWN “Film Festival of Joy,” screening of shorts, features and documentaries with guest filmmakers and live music, 7-9 p.m., also July 16, 3-10 and 7:30-9:30 p.m.; July 17, 1:30-3 and 6:30-8:30 p.m. McDonnell Theater, ArtYard, 13 Front St. $15-$25, $80 for full pass. artyard.org, 908-996-5018.
JULY 18
PALMER TOWNSHIP Vacation Bible School, 9 a.m.-noon July 18-22, Bethel Memorial Baptist Church, 715 Chestnut Lane. bmbceaston.com, 610-253-2565.
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"Kamala Khan is me," said the exuberant 13-year-old from Anaheim, California. "She is just like me."
Khan is the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first Muslim superhero to headline her own television show. "Ms. Marvel," which launched on Disney+ June 8, has struck a chord with South Asian Muslims in the West because of its relatability and how it portrays Muslim families. Advocates for inclusion and representation hope the show will open the door to more nuanced on-screen portrayals of Muslims and their rich diversity.
The show tells the story of Khan, played by Pakistani Canadian actor Iman Vellani, getting her powers from a magical bangle that allows her to walk on air and conjure glowing light shields. But she is also a regular South Asian Muslim teen who goes to mosque, performs wudu or ritual ablution before praying, sometimes wears traditional attire called shalwar kameez, dances to Bollywood numbers at her brother's wedding, and breaks curfew to hang out with her buddy Bruno Carrelli at AvengerCon.
Munir Zamir, who is British Pakistani and grew up in East London, said seeing a "brown, Pakistani Muslim girl from New Jersey" in the comic books and, now, watching "Ms. Marvel" with his teenage children -- has been powerful. Zamir, 50, has been a Marvel fan since he was 7 and has followed the evolution of Kamala Khan since Ms. Marvel's inception in comic books in 2014.
"For Muslims in particular, representation matters a lot because, for many years, misrepresentation has mattered too much," he said.
Zamir points out that there are other Muslim superheroes in the Marvel universe like Sooraya Qadir also known as Dust. She wears a flowing black outfit, covers her hair and face, and can transform her body into a cloud of dust.
"Even in that description there are some classic tropes," Zamir said. "But Kamala Khan is not some exotic woman from a Muslim country. That instantly sets her apart in the Marvel universe."
The diverse experiences of Muslim women in "Ms. Marvel" are among aspects that stand in contrast to findings of a report published last year examining Muslim representation across 200 top-grossing movies from the U.S., the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand that were released between 2017 and 2019.
The study found women were particularly underrepresented, with just 23.6% of Muslim characters in these movies being female. Conducted by the University of Southern California's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, with support from others, it also found that 90.5% of these films didn't feature Muslim speaking characters and yet 39% of "primary and secondary" Muslim characters were perpetrators of violence.
Making Ms. Marvel more relatable was intentional, said Sana Amanat, one of Kamala Khan's creators and an executive producer on the show. She wanted to portray a Muslim character who "feels like someone you know."
"She is not put on a pedestal," she said. "She is awkward. She is funny. She is a sweet person who ultimately wants to do better."
Amanat and her co-creators felt it was important to show Khan's everyday life as a Muslim American teen.
That idea of normalcy resonated with Hiba Bhatty, a Pakistani American fan of the show. She particularly liked how Khan's father, Yusuf, was portrayed as "a loving dad," as opposed to a scary stereotype.
Bhatty, a Los Angeles-based architect, previously displayed Ms. Marvel comics on her desk at work as conversation starters. Now, she is getting ready to give co-workers a "Ms. Marvel" presentation. To her, it exemplifies how many in her community have moved beyond wanting to just be portrayed as "normal Americans," to actually telling their own nuanced stories.
"Ms. Marvel" is also "reclaiming language that has been weaponized against Muslims," said Arij Mikati, managing director of culture change for the Pillars Fund, which supports Muslim civic leaders and artists.
In one scene, Khan and her family joyously break into chants of "Allahu akbar," or "God is great," in celebration of her brother's wedding.
"When you hear the call to prayer, that's usually a sign that you're somewhere unsafe on television," Mikati said. "And all of these things are being reclaimed in this show.... That's really beautiful because those day-to-day, small moments of our faith have really been taken from us in the media."
Pillars Fund's initiatives include a Muslim artist database, created in collaboration with and support from The Walt Disney Company, to bring more Muslims into the filmmaking process.
"A superhero story is not a genre where you expect a Muslim to be, and I love that this story is changing that," Mikati said.
The show touches on issues from surveilling mosques to what wearing head scarves means for some. Khan's friend, the hijab-wearing Nakia Bahadir, is played by Yasmeen Fletcher. One of the most important conversations between Khan and Bahadir happens in the girls' restroom, where Bahadir talks about how she feels like herself, with a purpose, when she dons her hijab.
Jumana, the teen from Anaheim who plans to wear a hijab in a year or two, said she appreciated the show's portrayal of what the hijab means to some young girls like her.
"My non-Muslim friends already know about my decision and respect it," she said. "But if more people can realize that by watching this show, that's great."
Fletcher said she has been touched by such powerful responses.
"The whole point of Nakia's character is to break down the stereotypes around hijabi women," she said.
For the show's seven writers - four of whom are Pakistani - representing Muslims and South Asians realistically was crucial, said the show's head writer Bisha K. Ali, who is British Pakistani.
"We felt a hunger for being seen in a way that was celebrated and beautiful, and comes from a place of love and compassion," she said.
While it's impossible to capture the experience of nearly 2 billion Muslims, Ali said the writers leaned into telling the story of this one family in an authentic way.
The show takes a similar approach to talking about the Partition in 1947 when British India was divided along religious lines into India and Pakistan, triggering one of the largest mass migrations in history. The violence from tensions between Hindus and Muslims led to a refugee crisis, which the show weaves in as part of Khan's family history.
Ali said the show's goal was not to point fingers in any direction, but to tell one family's story of the inter-generational trauma triggered by this chapter of history, and convey "a sense of empathy for the amount of pain on all sides."
Ali described the mood in the writer's room as "incredibly emotional," as they talked about what their mosques were like growing up and contacted relatives on WhatsApp to gather more details.
Sitting in the belly of Marvel Studios in a windowless conference room, Ali said she had lost count of the number of times the writers looked at each other as if to ask: "Are we really here? Are we really doing this?"
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Fam reported from Winter Park, Florida.
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This acquisition will expand Deltek's capabilities for aerospace & defense and engineer to order manufacturers, by delivering a complete solution ensuring higher quality product delivery and waste reduction in the manufacturing process
HERNDON, Va., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deltek, the leading global provider of software and solutions for project-based businesses, announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire TIP Technologies – a leading provider of quality, compliance and manufacturing execution solutions. With this acquisition, Deltek will add quality management system (QMS) and manufacturing execution system (MES) capabilities to its portfolio of solutions for government contractors, aerospace & defense (A&D) and Engineer to Order (E2O) firms.
Headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin, TIP Technologies serves global customers including many firms that are currently using Deltek. Founded in 1989, the company was one of the first to provide integrated quality assurance software using a commercial, off-the-shelf strategy. Now, TIP Technologies is a recognized leader amongst A&D and E2O manufacturing firms and continues to develop highly respected software used by companies of all sizes, including market leaders such as Qarbon Aerospace.
"We are very excited to announce this new combination of Deltek and TIP Technologies," said Mike Miller, Founder & CEO of TIP Technologies. "In 1989, this business was started with a specific focus of creating a fully integrated Quality Management System, designed to meet the needs of the complex manufacturing market. Together with our team, we've been able to accomplish that and so much more. We already had a robust integration with Deltek Costpoint, as well as other major manufacturing capable ERP vendors, and will continue to do so. By partnering with Deltek, we will be able to deepen our capabilities and provide more value to our customers."
"For nearly forty years, Deltek has had a relentless focus on government contracting and powering our customers' success. We've had a long-standing partnership with TIP Technologies for many years, and mutual customers who are already benefiting from our close integration. This acquisition is a natural evolution of our partnership, and will create a more effortless way for our customers to get the combined benefits of our collective solutions," said Deltek's President and CEO, Mike Corkery. "With Deltek's industry-leading offerings for accounting, manufacturing and supply chain management and TIP Technologies' QA and MES expertise, we will provide the best solutions for Engineer to Order manufacturing companies – in addition to continuing partnerships with other ERP providers established by TIP Technologies. We look forward to closing this deal in the coming weeks and welcoming the TIP Technologies team to the Deltek family."
Under the terms of the agreement, Deltek will acquire the assets of TIP Technologies. The transaction requires certain closing conditions to be met and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022.
About Deltek
Better software means better projects. Deltek is the leading global provider of enterprise software and information solutions for project-based businesses. More than 30,000 organizations and millions of users in over 80 countries around the world rely on Deltek for superior levels of project intelligence, management, and collaboration. Our industry-focused expertise powers project success by helping firms achieve performance that maximizes productivity and revenue. www.deltek.com
About TIP Technologies
Founded in 1989, TIP Technologies was one of the first to provide integrated quality assurance software using a commercial, off-the-shelf strategy. Now a recognized leader in the industry, TIP Technologies continues to develop highly respected software that is used by some of the world's largest corporations. For more information: www.tiptech.com
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ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) – The owner of a bar in New York City has agreed to pay a $500,000 settlement to 16 current and former employees after, they say, he created a hostile workplace where women and people of color were subjected to harassment and discrimination, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday.
Sweet & Vicious, a Manhattan bar owned by Hakan Karamahmutoglu, has been the subject of a 16-month investigation, according to the NY Attorney General’s Office.
At a press conference Wednesday, James said the employees were subjected to comments about their race, clothing and appearance. The owner also created an environment in which the employees were subjected to “unwelcomed sexual advances,” per a news release issued Wednesday.
“These women reported that male managers repeatedly rubbed themselves up against them, behind the bar … a male employee loudly announced the color of a female bartenders underwear and then graphically and crudely stated his intention to engage her sexually,” James said during Wednesday’s press conference.
The bar had also only allowed men to take on management roles with women working as bartenders. Karamahmutoglu was also accused of calling the female employees demeaning and offensive names, such as “cows” or “b—-es,” or discriminating against the employees by race while referring to some as “gangsters” or “terrorists,” the AG’s office said. James added that owner Karamahmutoglu used anti-gay slurs.
Amanda Rue, the founder of human resource consultancy The Shift Workshop, said allegations of sexual harassment in the hospitality industry are no surprise.
“Restaurants and hospitality have often been a hotbed for where sexual harassment is just kind of bred,” Rue said. “There’s a lot of old sexist thinking, a lot of old patterns and belief systems that they’ve been really slow to change even with the #MeToo Movement and things like that.”
Sexual harassment is all about power, Rue added, and is most often played out in male-dominated fields. But with this investigation only taking 16 months, it’s a sign the state is heading in the right direction.
“I think what this goes to show for many business owners is that change is happening and that it’s no longer OK to really have discriminatory practices in your workplaces,” said Rue, who recommends that victims speak out as soon as possible and document any exchanges with the accused harassers. “And if … your employees don’t feel comfortable to talk to you, there are resources like the Attorney General where you can go and now we’re seeing actionable change.”
In addition to the $500,000 settlement, Sweet & Vicious must also revise its sexual-harassment and anti-discrimination training materials and submit to periodic monitoring.
“Every New Yorker should be able to go to work free from fear of abuse and degradation regardless of industry, and I pledge to continue to stand with all workers in the face of these harmful practices,” said James in Wednesday’s news release. “I am grateful to the former and current employees of Sweet and Vicious for using their voices to fight for safe, harassment-free workplaces for all.” | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/owner-of-nyc-bar-to-pay-500k-over-claims-of-harassment-unwelcomed-sexual-advances-from-managers/ | 2022-07-14T16:44:32Z | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/owner-of-nyc-bar-to-pay-500k-over-claims-of-harassment-unwelcomed-sexual-advances-from-managers/ | true |
WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 14, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1103 AM CDT Thu Jul 14 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Rockwall,
northwestern Kaufman and eastern Dallas Counties through 1130 AM
CDT...
At 1102 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rowlett, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, Rowlett, Rockwall, Balch Springs, Sachse,
Seagoville, Forney, Heath, Sunnyvale, Talty and McLendon-Chisholm.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 3267 9636 3264 9667 3296 9667 3298 9645
TIME...MOT...LOC 1602Z 353DEG 12KT 3290 9655
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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Innovation and inclusion are at the heart of RadarFirst's new and improved privacy incident management solutions.
PORTLAND, Ore., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RadarFirst, the global innovator in privacy incident management, unveils new branding and platform features that focus on efficiency and scalability for maturing privacy programs. Updates include:
- New solution release: RadarFirst's Playbooks tool complements the recently released Incident Dimensions solution and allows users to create customizable workflows to bring consistency to and streamline incident management
- Improved integration functionality with IT service management and security incident response partner ServiceNow
- A reimagined brand identity that embodies RadarFirst's vision to be the most accessible and innovative company in the privacy industry
"It's inspiring to be part of a company that continues to follow an exciting innovation roadmap, based entirely on the evolving needs of privacy professionals. RadarFirst continues to be the most practical, efficient, and accessible solution for organizations that manage regulated data." - Alan Knepfer, Chief Sales Officer at RadarFirst.
Alan continued, "With improved efficiency and the assurance that teams follow organizational best practices, Playbooks makes RadarFirst an accessible platform for growing privacy programs in need of scalability without compromise."
Playbooks complement RadarFirst's recently released Incident Dimensions capability. Together, an incident's components (e.g., privacy, compliance, security, records management) can be addressed by different teams in a collaborative, repeatable, and compliant manner.
With Playbooks, organizations have the ability to define and enforce a consistent approach for each unique situation (e.g., misdirected email, lost/stolen computer, phishing attack), to help privacy teams engage and collaborate with the right stakeholders at each stage of the incident response and prove due diligence to internal leaders and regulators.
"For organizations seeking to mature their privacy programs, Playbooks in RadarFirst reduce the time spent by incident leads to investigate and close out incidents through well-documented, repeatable processes while improving compliance, which is important for company leadership," says Greg Sikes, Vice President of Product at RadarFirst. "In the past, teams would have to rely on external documentation; with Playbooks, we help our customers ensure a repeatable, audit-compliant approach."
For an incident in RadarFirst that is associated with an incident in ServiceNow (either an IT Service Management ticket (ITSM) or Security Incident Response ticket (SIR), improvements have been made to expand the technology integration between ServiceNow and RadarFirst. Customers using this integration experience tight collaboration and coordination between IT, Security, and Privacy teams resolving an incident.
Updates include new user functionality to map additional incident data, including custom fields, and the ability to send attachments from ServiceNow to RadarFirst such as relevant incident profiling information helpful in identifying privacy concerns associated with the event.
RadarFirst is committed to being the most innovative privacy solution for organizations of all sizes. With the opportunity to reflect on its position within the privacy space, RadarFirst has evolved its brand identity to better align with its current corporate values:
- Integrity and empathy
- Inclusion and innovation
- Respect and candor
The new RadarFirst brand takes flight, reflecting who we are -- the global privacy management innovation leader helping privacy teams of all sizes leverage the digital transformation of privacy processes to streamline incident management and build trust with consumers whose personal information is managed.
CEO of RadarFirst, Don India says, "Data Privacy has taken center stage around the globe. Across industries, the time to prioritize privacy processes is now. With the support of our customers and team, RadarFirst expects to see continued growth in all sectors. As more and more catalysts adopt our solution, RadarFirst will continue to make our name known as an innovator for privacy."
In today's world of increasingly complex and changing privacy regulations, RadarFirst offers innovative software solutions to data privacy challenges. With RadarFirst, the patented SaaS-based incident response management platform, organizations make consistent, defensible breach notification decisions in half the time. The Radar Breach Guidance Engine™ profiles and scores data privacy incidents and generates incident-specific notification recommendations to help ensure compliance with data breach laws as well as contractual notification obligations. Privacy leaders around the globe rely on RadarFirst for an efficient, consistent, and defensible solution for privacy incident response. Learn more at radarfirst.com.
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PORTLAND, Ore. -- Top Chef Portland's Sara Hauman is just one of 500+ renowned chefs you can now find on Kittch, a new learning platform that uses live streams to connect culinary creators with at-home viewers who love to cook.
"Working with Kittch offers the opportunity to get into the chef's mind," says Sara. "You get to see the behind-the-scenes." According to Sara, the platform also provides chefs the opportunity to pursue all their creative passions while championing important causes that matter to them.
For Chef Sara, that means environmentalism and sustainability. In 2021, she launched Tiny Fish Co., a tinned fish company pushing for environmentally-friendly food consumption. You can find a variety of Sara's tinned-fish recipes, like smoked mussel and tofu dip or tinned-fish musubi, on kittch.com
Chef Sara Hauman will teach you how to cook on Kittch
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 14, 2022
_____
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1103 AM CDT Thu Jul 14 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of western Rockwall,
northwestern Kaufman and eastern Dallas Counties through 1130 AM
CDT...
At 1102 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Rowlett, moving south at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Dallas, Garland, Mesquite, Rowlett, Rockwall, Balch Springs, Sachse,
Seagoville, Forney, Heath, Sunnyvale, Talty and McLendon-Chisholm.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 3267 9636 3264 9667 3296 9667 3298 9645
TIME...MOT...LOC 1602Z 353DEG 12KT 3290 9655
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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The road to building The Pryde, a Boston housing development aimed at LGBTQ+ seniors, has been surprisingly smooth. That's what made last weekend's homophobic vandalism all the more shocking.
"It was more horrible than I ever imagined it could be because every single one of our banners and signs that we had put up for the groundbreaking had some sort of of graffiti and hateful language and threats painted on it," Gretchen Van Ness, executive director of LGBTQ Senior Housing Inc, one of the groups behind the project, told NPR.
Among the slurs and death threats covering the perimeter of the construction site, which takes up nearly an entire city block of the Hyde Park neighborhood, were messages saying, "We will burn this," "die slow," and "die by fire."
"This was just heartbreaking for the community and for all of us who love this building and love this project," Van Ness said, explaining that the graffiti was spray painted either late Saturday night or early Sunday morning.
But just hours later, that heartbreak turned into "a phenomenal experience," she said.
The attack has brought the surrounding community together and city leaders, including Mayor Michelle Wu, immediately condemned the vandalism.
On Sunday, more than 100 supporters of the 74-unit housing project showed up with their own signs welcoming future residents of the space, and ready to help and cover up the anti-gay rhetoric.
"By the end of the day, it was the best possible day because we knew that we needed to do something to stand up to these bullies and these threats, because essentially bullies are cowards and they should be ashamed and we refuse to let them shame us," Van Ness said.
Meanwhile, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu also responded on Twitter, writing, "Hate & acts of vandalism will not be tolerated at the Pryde — or anywhere in Boston."
"This affordable, LGBTQ+ senior housing development has been led by local residents, boosted by neighborhood voices & fueled by united support. We will move even faster to get it done," Wu said.
Van Ness noted that the attack has not slowed or impacted construction at the site – a century-old elementary school that's been vacant since 2015.
The anti-LGBTQ incident at The Pryde follows a pop-up protest by members of a white nationalist hate group called the Patriot Front less than two weeks ago.
About 100 members marched along Boston's Freedom Trail, wearing white face coverings, navy blue shirts, and khaki pants. The sudden parade appeared to have caught local law enforcement off guard, according to Wu.
The group has chapters in over 40 states, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. (Last month, 31 members from 10 states were arrested near a Pride event in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, on a charge of conspiracy to riot.)
Van Ness said she and her team are organizing a community meeting for sometime later this week or next, to assuage the fears of elder LGBTQ+ Boston residents. For now, the Boston Police Department has stationed at least one patrol car at the site, she added.
When asked if eligible Pryde residents might be afraid to move in, Van Ness said the recent defacing and subsequent media coverage has actually led to greater interest in the housing development.
"We have gotten nonstop inquiries from across Massachusetts since Sunday, saying, how do I apply? I want to come live there," she said.
"So, I mean, whatever the cowardly vandal tried to do, if they thought they were going to stop us, they had the absolute opposite effect."
For those who might be ready to pack their bags, she said, "we want to let everybody know that the housing lottery will open next summer."
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Our Comedy for a Cause event raised $12,000 for economically disadvantaged kids to go to summer camp! Listen now to our podcast with performances by Willie Griswold, Jeff Oskay, and Pat Godwin. Josh calls in, and his Puppet joins Tom and Chick on Stage. Don’t forget about Ace Cosby’s Joke of the Day! | https://www.bobandtom.com/2022/07/14/listen-comedy-for-a-cause-live-from-the-irving-theater/ | 2022-07-14T17:01:56Z | https://www.bobandtom.com/2022/07/14/listen-comedy-for-a-cause-live-from-the-irving-theater/ | false |
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Gov. Michele Lujan Grisham's office said in the news release Thursday the film, television and digital media industry generated $855.4 million in direct spending in fiscal year 2022, which ended June 30.
That was an increase of 36 percent over fiscal year 2021, the release said.
“Another record year for film and television industry spending makes it as clear as ever that New Mexico is the place to be for film and TV,” Lujan Grisham said in a statement.
Filmmakers can qualify for 25 percent tax rebates on qualified expenses for projects shot in New Mexico. Television production companies that bring long-term series to the state can receive rebates of 30 percent.
Additional incentives for filming in rural areas can bring the rebate up to 35 percent for some productions, which led to a 60 percent increase in direct spending in some communities — from $6.5 million in fiscal year 2021 to almost $50 million in fiscal year 2022 — the Governor's Office said.
It said 55 films and 54 TV shows were shot in New Mexico in the last fiscal year.
Albuquerque and Santa Fe are often cited by MovieMaker magazine as top cities for film professionals to live and work. New Mexico was named a film production "hot spot" by Deadline magazine in 2020.
The median wage for a full-time film crew member working in the state was $29.36 an hour, compared with $18.18 an hour for all other industries, according to the Governor's Office.
Lawmakers sitting on the legislative Economic Development and Policy Committee are expected to review and discuss a more detailed report on the financial impact of the film business later today.
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Extends Strategic Focus on Enhancing Liquidity for Single-Family Residential Business
AUSTIN, Texas, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Amherst Group (together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, "Amherst" or "the Company"), a pioneering real estate platform bringing attainable housing solutions to market, today announced that Ron Miller, a former managing director at Invesco Real Estate with more than 30 years of experience in real estate investment management, has joined the Company as Head of Strategic Relationships.
Miller will lead Amherst's strategic initiative to develop and strengthen key partnerships, enabling the Company to expand its platform amid strong consumer demand and increasing investor interest in single-family homes for lease through the sale of interests in rental portfolios managed by Amherst. His activities will also drive the continued expansion of Amherst's global institutional investor base and the diversification of the Amherst businesses through new product offerings and innovative investment opportunities.
"Ron's long-time experience in the industry and his relationships with institutional investors will greatly benefit our platform as we continue to deliver opportunities to better connect stakeholders across the residential real estate market," said Drew Flahive, President of Amherst. "We are pleased to add his voice and leadership to the vision of the firm."
Miller recently helped set the global investment agenda at Invesco Real Estate, where he was responsible for sourcing and placing equity and debt investments for discretionary funds and separate accounts. He also served on the firm's Executive Committee.
"I am thrilled to join Amherst and help chart a strategic course with our investor partners and product offerings within today's changing market conditions," Miller said. "Single-family homes for lease are an exciting and evolving part of the housing market, and Amherst is leading the way with its exceptional capital markets expertise, operational excellence, and resident experience."
Consumer demand for housing has remained remarkably robust through evolving economic cycles and Amherst's vertically integrated residential platform provides high-quality homes for lease as an attainable housing option for growing communities. Driven by continued consumer demand, housing's strong relative value has been increasingly recognized as a key component of a diversified investment strategy.
About Amherst
Amherst is on a mission to transform the way real estate is created, owned, financed, and managed. Amherst leverages its proprietary data, analytics, technology, and decades of experience to seek solutions for a fragmented, slow-to-evolve real estate ecosystem and to materially improve the experience for residents, buyers, sellers, communities, and investors. Today Amherst has over 1,400 employees and $15.2 billion in assets under management.
Over the past decade, Amherst has scaled its platform to become one of the most expansive providers of high-quality, affordable single-family homes in communities across the U.S. Built on a long tradition of working with residents to promote their housing stability, Amherst has renovated and leased more than 50,000 homes across 32 markets (32 cities, 19 states) in the U.S. The firm delivers customized, stabilized cash-flowing portfolios of homes to its investors, wrapped in all the ongoing services required to manage, own, and finance the homes and provide a positive resident experience, including property management, portfolio management, and a full capital markets team. In addition to its single-family rental platform, Amherst's1 debt business pursues two distinct credit strategies in mortgage-backed securities and commercial real estate lending. Over its 27-year history, Amherst has developed a deep bench of research and technology talent, and leverages data and analytics at every stage in the asset lifecycle to improve operations and preserve long-term value for our investors and the more than 188,000 residents the firm has served.
(Data as of 3/31/2022) 1Managed through Amherst Capital Management
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 14, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1114 AM CDT Thu Jul 14 2022
...A line of strong thunderstorms will impact portions of
southwestern Trinity, northeastern Grimes, northern Brazos,
northwestern San Jacinto, southwestern Houston, Madison and Walker
Counties through 1145 AM CDT...
At 1114 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 11 miles west of Buffalo to 6 miles southeast
of Centerville to 6 miles south of Austonio to 7 miles west of
Groveton. Movement was southwest at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Huntsville, Madisonville, Austonio, Trinity, Lovelady, Riverside,
Sebastopol, Crabbs Prairie, Pennington, North Zulch and Oakhurst.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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- The Company's solar power solutions have been instrumental throughout the world in the past year as the globe witnesses an unprecedented number of natural disasters.
FREMONT, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading solar power technology solution provider, Jackery, won the Life Saving Solution of the Year Award at this year's Natural Disaster Expo held in Miami. Featuring both emergency backup power and off-grid power, Jackery's products were deemed by judges to be the best in safety and reliability, while causing no negative environmental impact.
The exhibition included 200 suppliers and 5,000 representatives from government agencies and disaster emergency response organizations. Attendees witnessed the unveiling of three awards that saw companies nominated based on the impact their services, products, or strategies had on emergency service provision and response to natural disasters, as well as market recovery from major incidents or disasters.
With the aim of empowering outdoor enthusiasts go further, Jackery has been always committed in providing quality products in life-saving work and community relief.
Jackery's response to the California wildfires
Jackery has been quick to respond to fires and wildfires throughout the United States. In California, the company worked directly with the mayor's office to distribute over 100 donated Jackery Explorer power stations and solar panels to affected families in the community.
Jackery's donations to Kentucky
When catastrophic tornadoes devastated the midwestern United States, Jackery was on hand to donate solar generators and portable power stations. The power stations provided essential electricity while the grid was down. These incidents continue, and Jackery continues to be ready and willing to help.
Climate change represents ongoing concerns for safety. Jackery products power lights, appliances, heaters/air conditioning, medical devices, communication devices, among others. The company continues to lead the way with proactive activism and to spread awareness of how backup solar power can save lives.
Jackery's life-saving devices bring peace of mind
As concern over ongoing and escalating natural disasters rises, leaders at Jackery take seriously their responsibility to provide life-saving devices in the form of solar generators, solar panels, and portable power solutions. The Company offers a wide range of solar power solutions, which provide various levels of power and always provide protection that brings peace of mind.
About Jackery
Founded in California in 2012, Jackery is a top-selling global outdoor solar generator brand that emboldens campers to go further outdoors without compromise. As the pioneer of the Solar Generator concept and products, Jackery offers a range of portable, versatile green generators that meet all outdoor needs, from charging a cellphone or laptop to powering large devices like electric cooking equipment, heaters, and lights. Its products have been consistently selected as Best Sellers on Amazon and have been included in Amazon's Choice lists since 2020. To date, Jackery has received 19 prestigious international awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award, the A' Design Award and Competition, and the CES Innovation Award. The New York Times, CNET, Digital Trends, Forbes, Tom's Guide, and other publications have ranked it among the best solar generators on the market. Since 2018, Jackery has sold more than 1.5 million units worldwide and boasts a global footprint spanning from the US to Europe.
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FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — U.S. officials on Wednesday approved a request by American Airlines to resume flights to five destinations in Cuba that were stopped in 2019 when the Trump administration sharply curtailed air service between the two countries.
The Transportation Department decision will let American resume flights from Miami to Santa Clara, Varadero, Holguin, Camaguey and Santiago de Cuba.
American said that starting in early November it will operate two daily flights to Santa Clara and one daily flight to each of the other airports.
American currently operates six flights a day between Miami and Havana. JetBlue and Southwest also fly to Havana.
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PHOENIX, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An industry-leading provider of ticket and e-commerce protection solutions in today's experience economy, Protecht Inc. continues to strengthen its team, with Mark Kramer serving as Chief Technology Officer.
During his eight-year tenure as Vice President of Engineering at Pac-12 Networks, Kramer started one of the most successful data analytics programs in college sports. He was named Acquia/AWS's Cloud Innovator of the Year and earned numerous accolades for pioneering sports and media workflows at scale in the cloud. Kramer grew his team at Pac-12 Networks from start-up to operational maturity, delivering thousands of live sports events and a massive archive of on-demand streaming content to millions of consumers.
Before joining Protecht, Kramer was Executive VP of Engineering at Shopkick. While at Shopkick, he led the global mobile and platform engineering, infrastructure, data engineering, and QA teams to revitalize its consumer products and services. Kramer also logged lengthy stints as VP of Digital Technology & Products at Future Publishing. and XM Satellite Radio's Director of Digital Engineering & Products.
"Mark Kramer is a phenomenon, a transformational leader, and a huge asset to Protecht," said Protecht CEO Bryan Derbyshire. "He possesses a brilliant engineering mind and combines it with a truly awesome ability to collaborate with, empower, and motivate teams in their drive to develop innovative solutions for our clients and their customers in today's experience economy. His focus is unrivaled, and he will power Protecht toward superior technological advances to enhance consumer needs."
A former touring musician, Kramer earned his B.A. in Telecommunications Management and Policy from the University of Alabama. He and his family reside in the San Francisco Bay Area, where they enjoy an active lifestyle.
"Being part of such an impressive team developing important and impactful products is the opportunity of a lifetime," said Kramer. "There is this palpable collective energy at Protecht that comes from a blend of the team's talent combined with a clear mission and shared vision. I'm confident that we will achieve whatever we set out to do."
Headquartered in Phoenix, Protecht, Inc. is among the highest scoring businesses on Inc. magazine's 2022 Best Workplaces list. Protecht's industry-leading, proprietary live event technology, and consumer-facing suite of protection products support its B2B partners and offer ticketing platforms control over inventory, real-time data reporting, additional lines of revenue, fraud prevention tools, and fan engagement through enhancements such as improved checkout flow and upgraded security. They've teamed up with strategic partners to cost-effectively protect event attendees and participants from potential lost ticket costs due to covered unforeseen circumstances. Protecht's leadership team is rooted in extensive experience in fraud protection, payments, insurance, technology, music, and entertainment. "Protecht What Matters." www.protecht.com
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With new omicron variants again driving COVID-19 hospital admissions and deaths higher in recent weeks, states and cities are rethinking their responses and the White House is stepping up efforts to alert the public.
Some experts said the warnings are too little, too late.
The highly transmissible BA.5 variant now accounts for 65% of cases with its cousin BA.4 contributing another 16%. The variants have shown a remarkable ability to get around the protection offered by infection and vaccination.
“It’s well past the time when the warning could have been put out there,” said Dr. Eric Topol, head of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, who has has called BA.5 “the worst variant yet.”
Global trends for the two mutants have been apparent for weeks, experts said — they quickly out-compete older variants and push cases higher wherever they appear. Yet Americans have tossed off their masks and jumped back into travel and social gatherings. And they have largely ignored booster shots, which protect against COVID-19’s worst outcomes. Courts have blocked federal mask and vaccine mandates, tying the hands of U.S. officials.
“We learn a lot from how the virus is acting elsewhere and we should apply the knowledge here,” said Ali Mokdad, a professor of health metrics sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle.
White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha appeared on morning TV on Wednesday urging booster shots and renewed vigilance. Yet Mokdad said federal health officials need to be push harder on masks indoors, early detection and prompt antiviral treatment.
“They are not doing all that they can,” Mokdad said.
The administration’s challenge, in the view of the White House, is not their messaging, but people’s willingness to hear it — due to pandemic fatigue and the politicization of the virus response.
For months, the White House has encouraged Americans to make use of free or cheap at-home rapid tests to detect the virus, as well as the free and effective antiviral treatment Paxlovid that protects against serious illness and death. On Tuesday, the White House response team called on all adults 50 and older to urgently get a booster if they haven’t yet this year — and dissuaded people from waiting for the next generation of shots expected in the fall when they can roll up their sleeves and get some protection now.
Los Angeles County, the nation’s largest by population, is facing a return to a broad indoor mask mandate if current trends in hospital admissions continue, health director Barbara Ferrer told county supervisors Tuesday.
“I do recognize that when we return to universal indoor masking to reduce high spread, for many this will feel like a step backwards,” Ferrer said. But she stressed that requiring masks “helps us to reduce risk.”
LA County has long required masks in some indoor spaces, including health care facilities, Metro trains and buses, airports, jails and homeless shelters. A universal mandate would expand the requirement to all indoor public spaces, including shared offices, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, retail stores, restaurants and bars, theaters and schools.
Sharon Fayette ripped off her mask the moment she stepped out of a Lyft ride in LA and groaned when informed another universal mask requirement might be coming. “Oh man, when will it end?” she wondered about the pandemic.
Fayette said she was exhausted by shifting regulations and dubious another mandate would be followed by most residents. “I just think people are over it, over all the rules,” she said.
The nation’s brief lull in COVID deaths has reversed. Last month, daily deaths were falling, though they never matched last year’s low, and deaths are now heading up again.
The seven-day average for daily deaths in the U.S. rose 26% over the past two weeks to 489 on July 12.
The coronavirus is not killing nearly as many as it was last fall and winter, and experts do not expect death to reach those levels again soon. But hundreds of daily deaths for a summertime respiratory illness would normally be jaw-dropping, said Andrew Noymer, a public health professor at the University of California, Irvine. He noted that in Orange County, California, 46 people died of COVID-19 in June.
“That would be all hands on deck,” Noymer said. “People would be like, ‘There’s this crazy new flu that’s killing people in June.’”
Instead, simple, proven precautions are not being taken. Vaccinations, including booster shots for those eligible, lower the risk of hospitalization and death — even against the latest variants. But less than half of all eligible U.S. adults have gotten a single booster shot, and only about 1 in 4 Americans age 50 and older who are eligible for a second booster have received one.
“This has been a botched booster campaign,” Topol said, noting that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still uses the term “fully vaccinated” for people with two shots of Moderna or Pfizer. “They haven’t gotten across that two shots is totally inadequate,” he said.
Noymer said if he were in charge of the nation’s COVID response he would level with the American people in an effort to get their attention in this third year of the pandemic. He would tell Americans to take it seriously, mask indoors and “until we get better vaccines, there’s going to be a new normal of a disease that kills over 100,000 Americans a year and impacts life expectancy.”
That message probably wouldn’t fly for political reasons, Noymer acknowledged.
It also might not fly with people who are tired of taking precautions after more than two years of the pandemic. Valerie Walker of New Hope, Pennsylvania, is mindful of the latest surge but is hardly alarmed.
“I was definitely concerned back then,” she said of the pandemic’s early days, with images of body bags on nightly news broadcasts. “Now there’s fatigue, things were getting better and there was a vaccine. So I would say from a scale between one and 10, I’m probably at a four.”
Even with two friends now sick with the virus, and her husband recently recovered, Walker says she has bigger problems.
“Sometimes when I think about it I still put a mask on when I go into a store, but honestly, it is not a daily thought for me,” she said.
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Associated Press writers Christopher Weber in Los Angeles, Bobby Caina Calvan in New York and Zeke Miller in Washington contributed.
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Old, achy footballers encouraged to use cannabis as pain relief
Scotland’s first legalised cannabis clinic is encouraging sidelined five-a-side footballers to seek “simple and straight forward” pain relief from their herbal product.
Sapphire Medical Clinic has offered consultations to hundreds of patients since it opened in Stirling last March.
It offers cannabis flowers, oils and capsules to people suffering from chronic pain and anxiety after being granted approval to open by Healthcare Improvement Scotland, the regulatory body.
The clinic is running audio adverts, aimed at recreational footballers, which features the sounds of a goal being scored and a referee’s whistle being blown.
It says: “Chronic pain is life-changing but we don’t want it to stop you from doing the things you love to do.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh has been charged with murder in connection with the mysterious 2021 deaths of his wife and son. The charges were announced Thursday.
“All the efforts of our office and the law enforcement agencies involved in this investigation have been focused on seeking justice for the victims’ families," said South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.
Murdaugh’s 52-year-old wife Maggie and 22-year-old son Paul were shot to death outside their home on June 7, 2021. Prosecutors believe Murdaugh used a shotgun to carry out the murders.
Murdaugh is already jailed and facing dozens of other criminal charges.
Until now, the most recent charges came in a June indictment involving an eight-year money laundering and painkiller ring. Earlier charges included accusations that he lied to police, that he tried to arrange his own death and that he stole money from clients. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/disgraced-attorney-alex-murdaugh-charged-with-murder-in-death-of-wife-son | 2022-07-14T17:08:59Z | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/disgraced-attorney-alex-murdaugh-charged-with-murder-in-death-of-wife-son | true |
Celebrations Abound with In-App Offer and Free Delivery Weekend
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ice cream lovers, unite! National Ice Cream Day is on Sunday, July 17 and Cold Stone Creamery (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is offering a special deal available only on the new and improved Cold Stone mobile app.
"Whether you're a fan of classic Signature Creations™ like Chocolate Devotion® and Birthday Cake Remix™, or if you prefer to create your own ice cream concoctions, Cold Stone Creamery wants to invite you to celebrate the best day of the year with us," said Sara Schmillen, vice president of marketing at Kahala Brands™, parent company of Cold Stone Creamery. "This National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 17, we're celebrating by loading a little something sweet to our mobile app for our current My Cold Stone Club Rewards members – or anyone who wants to join!"
In honor of National Ice Cream Day, Cold Stone Creamery will offer guests $4 off a purchase of $20 or more. This offer will be valid in the app only and signing up is as simple as downloading the app and creating an account. My Cold Stone Club Members can simply sign-in to their account on the app to receive the special deal. The offer will be valid Sunday, July 17 through Thursday, July 21, 2022 and is redeemable for orders placed through the app.
In addition to this sweet offer, there are two additional ways to celebrate. Frist, all online orders placed between July 15 through July 17, 2022 will be eligible for free delivery. Second, guests can get a $5 BONUS eCard when they purchase $25 in gift cards from ColdStoneCreamery.com.
Cold Stone Creamery® delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world with a portfolio of nearly 30 fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands with approximately 3,000 locations in 35 countries. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates nearly 1,500 locations globally in approximately 30 countries worldwide.
For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.
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Shark bite survivor goes home after 3 weeks in hospital
SALINAS, Calif. (CNN) – A man who was bitten by a shark in northern California is home from the hospital.
Steve Bruemmer, 62, was swimming at a beach near Monterey Bay on June 22 when he was bitten by a shark in his midsection.
He had significant injuries to his stomach and leg. After three weeks in the hospital at Natividad Medical Center in Salinas, Bruemmer went home Wednesday. As he left the building in a wheelchair, staff members clapped and cheered.
The triathlete is recovering and recounting his ordeal.
“It grabbed me and pulled me up and then dove me down in the water, and then, of course, it spit me out. I’m not a seal. It’s looking for a seal. We’re not their food. It spit me out,” Bruemmer said. “And it was looking at me, right next to me. I thought it could bite me again, so I pushed it with my hand, and I kicked at it with my foot, and it left.”
Luckily, there were two ICU nurses and a doctor on the beach that day who sprung into action. They took their clothing and made tourniquets for Bruemmer to prevent him from bleeding out.
“I had tourniquets on my legs and arms within five minutes to stop the bleeding, otherwise I’d bleed to death,” he said.
Bruemmer underwent weeks of physical therapy, which he will continue. Doctors say his recovery was better than expected.
“I was in a tough spot and they were so caring,” he said. “I’m going home now, but I want to thank Natividad and the good Samaritans, and the good people on the beach, and that lead-footed ambulance driver. Without all of you, I don’t make it. And the blood donors, oh thank you so much.”
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Rental rates in Manhattan now average $5,000
Published: Jul. 14, 2022 at 11:01 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (CNN) - Living in the Big Apple will take a big bite out of your wallet.
The average monthly rent in Manhattan was just over $5,000 for the month of June, according to Douglas Elliman and Miller Samuel Real Estate Appraisers and Consultants.
The brokerage firm says that’s about a 25% hike from the year before and a new record high for the fifth month in a row.
The analysts say one reason costs rose that much is due to would-be home buyers who paused their searches and decided to rent instead.
They also say they don’t expect to see rental rates falling in the near future because leasing in the city typically doesn’t hit a peak until the end of summer.
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ANAHEIM, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As civic and industry leaders look for solutions to California's historic drought, the Rebuild SoCal Zone Podcast launched a mini-series diving into the state's water crisis and proposed strategies for conservation and reuse.
In the first episode, host Jon Switalski speaks with Karla Nemeth, Director of the California Department of Water Resources. Nemeth discusses the role climate change plays in the drought, new emergency water regulations put forth by the State Water Resources Control Board, and efforts to recycle water.
"It has become the driest 22-year period in at least the last 1200 years… and all of this is being intensified by climate change," says Nemeth. "We are not going to conserve our way out of this drought."
Listen to the first episode in the series here: https://anchor.fm/rebuild-socal-partnership/episodes/Californias-Water-Crisis-Discussing-the-Megadrought-with-Karla-Nemeth-e1jl73q
In the second episode, host Marci Stanage speaks with Deven Upadhyay, Chief Operating Officer and Assistant General Manager at the Metropolitan Water District (MWD). The two discuss water reuse, the benefits of recycled water, and conservation efforts.
Upadhyay says, "Recycled water is not only safe, but it makes sense in terms of building a portfolio that ensures that future drought cycles won't require significant measures to get through." He explains that "we're already using recycled water", and emphasizes the importance of "leveraging portable reuse to create a more large-scale supply for Southern California."
MWD is partnering with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District to establish the nation's largest recycled water project, which could produce up to 150 million gallons of water daily, enough for 1.5 million people.
Listen to the second episode in the series here: https://anchor.fm/rebuild-socal-partnership/episodes/California-Water-Crisis-Discussing-Water-Solutions-with-Deven-Upadhyay-of-Metropolitan-Water-District-e1k7gds
This episode of The Rebuild SoCal Zone and past podcast episodes can be found at: https://anchor.fm/rebuild-socal-partnership. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts.
Rebuild SoCal Partnership is a partnership between organized labor and construction management that represents more than 2,750 construction firms that employ more than 90,000 union workers in the 12 counties of Southern California.
The Partnership advocates responsible investment in public infrastructure projects to help fix Southern California's aging transportation, water, and storm drain systems while building for our future needs and economic growth.
Find additional information at: http://www.rebuildsocal.org
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LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPS).
Class Period: August 9, 2021 – May 17, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 5, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Digital Turbine lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/digital-turbine-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) that, as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) that the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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County lines drugs raids leads to dozens of arrests
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More than 120 people have been arrested in a four-day crackdown on county lines drug dealing across south-west England.
Drugs with a street value of £638,000 were seized by five police forces between 4 and 8 July, along with £180,000 cash and weapons.
The raids also resulted in 230 vulnerable adults and children being safeguarded, police said.
It is the second phase of Operation Scorpion - the first phase in March resulted in 194 arrests.
County lines is the name given to drug-dealing networks connecting urban and rural areas, using phone lines, across the UK.
Those behind the networks often exploit children or vulnerable people.
The five forces - Avon and Somerset, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire - worked alongside British Transport Police, South West Regional Organised Crime Unit (SW ROCU) and the charity Crimestoppers.
Dorset Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Farrell said: "We've seen some impressive results in Dorset during this week of action, including a large number of arrests, the dismantling of a suspected cannabis factory worth around £20,000 and the arrest of a man who reportedly had £10,000-worth of drugs on him."
During the first phase in March, officers seized more than £400,000-worth of drugs, £130,000 cash, along with weapons, including Tasers, knives and machetes.
Wiltshire Police Chief Constable Kier Pritchard said: "Operation Scorpion is about combining the resources, intelligence and enforcement powers of all the police forces across the South West to create the most hostile environment we can for those intent on peddling their illegal drugs in our region."
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Woman arrested after chasing man with scissors and threatening him
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Sapphira Crawford, 46, is behind bars after Gainesville police say she threatened to kill a man while chasing him with scissors.
Officers say Crawford called 911 Wednesday night, saying a man she lives with had hit her.
She told dispatch “I’m going to kill him tonight.”
When officers arrived on East University Avenue, Crawford was chasing the man with a pair of scissors.
While bringing Crawford into custody, the vehicle both her and the victim live out of caught on fire.
Gainesville Fire Rescue is investigating the cause of the fire.
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A spin-off of the iconic Stanton Social, a past NYC Lower East Side staple, Stanton Social Prime will join high-profile list of celebrity chef-led restaurants at the Las Vegas Strip Resort
LAS VEGAS, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment and Tao Group Hospitality will introduce a new dining concept at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Stanton Social Prime, from Chef Chris Santos. Stanton Social Prime is set to open this winter and will be located adjacent to OMNIA Nightclub, Tao Group's mega club at the resort. Stanton Social Prime is hiring for management positions, and candidates may apply online at caesars.com/careers.
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"Chef Chris Santos continues to redefine the dining scene with his creative cuisine and innovative dishes," said Sean McBurney, Regional President of Caesars Entertainment. "We are eager to continue our partnership with Tao Group Hospitality and welcome Stanton Social Prime to our culinary empire at Caesars Palace."
This new concept will feature iconic menu items from the original Stanton Social restaurant in New York's Lower East Side, which marked Santos' first restaurant project and was known for its spectacular sharable dishes featuring prime meats.
"We are thrilled to build on our existing relationship with Caesars Entertainment while delivering another Tao Hospitality Group dining destination from Chef Chris Santos to Las Vegas," said Jason Strauss, Co-CEO of Tao Group Hospitality.
"Caesars Palace boasts incredible restaurant offerings, and we are looking forward to adding Stanton Social Prime to its culinary collection," said Ralph Scamardella, Chief Culinary Officer of Tao Group Hospitality.
Stanton Social Prime joins several impressive epicurean destinations at Caesars Palace including Amalfi by Bobby Flay, Gordon Ramsay HELL'S KITCHEN, Nobu Restaurant & Lounge, Restaurant Guy Savoy and more.
Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. Tao Group Hospitality acquired Hakkasan Group in April 2021. The combined company operates more than 60 entertainment dining and nightlife venues in over 20 markets across five continents and features a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands. These include TAO, Hakkasan, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Yauatcha, Cathédrale, Ling Ling, Wet Republic, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Jewel, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) (NYSE: MSGE), a leader in live experiences.
World-renowned Las Vegas resort and a Top 10 "Best U.S. Casino" by USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice, Caesars Palace features 3,980 hotel guest rooms and suites, including the renovated Palace Tower featuring 10 luxury villas, the newly redesigned 182-room Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace and Forbes Star Award-winning The Laurel Collection by Caesars Palace. The 85-acre resort offers diverse dining options from the award-winning Bacchanal Buffet to celebrity chef-branded restaurants, including Gordon Ramsay HELL'S KITCHEN, Pronto by Giada, Amalfi by Bobby Flay, Vanderpump Cocktail Garden by restauranteur and television star Lisa Vanderpump, one of Nobu Matsuhisa's largest Nobu Restaurant and Lounge, Restaurant Guy Savoy, Old Homestead Steakhouse, MR CHOW, award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel's first Las Vegas bakery (set to open in 2022), legendary New York Steak House Peter Luger (set to open in 2022), Stanton Social Prime (set to open in 2023) and more. For the best in cocktails, destination lounges include Montecristo Cigar Bar, Alto Bar, VISTA Cocktail Lounge and Stadia Bar. The resort also features nearly 130,000 square feet of casino space, the Caesars Race & Sportsbook at Caesars Palace with a 143-foot HD LED screen and state-of-the-art sound, a five-acre Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis, the luxurious Qua Baths & Spa, Hairdreams by Michael Boychuck, five wedding chapels and gardens, and the 75,000-square-foot OMNIA Nightclub with the top DJs such as Steve Aoki. The 4,300-seat Colosseum, Billboard Magazine's "Venue of the Decade: 2000 – 2009" and the top venue of its size 2010 - 2019," spotlights world-class entertainers including Sting, Keith Urban, Rod Stewart and Jerry Seinfeld. The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace showcases more than 160 boutiques and restaurants. Caesars Palace is operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information, please visit caesarspalace.com or the Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas media room. Find Caesars Palace on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-522-4700 ©2021, Caesars License Company, LLC.
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ATLANTA, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Syncron today released results from its new State of Aftermarket Inventory Management and State of Service Parts Pricing Management surveys. Findings reveal top challenges supply chain executives face in aftermarket inventory and pricing management, and where they stand in their adoption of technologies that optimize processes to improve business outcomes. While adoption is at an all-time high, respondents cited a lack of analytics and other factors keeping them from achieving the ROI they expected from their investment.
"As supply chain and economic volatility continues, we're seeing manufacturers who were once unsure of intelligent technologies, like AI and ML, realizing how critical these solutions are to their ability to compete through unpredictable conditions," says Anneliese Schulz, chief revenue officer, Syncron. "As promising as this seems, only manufacturers that understand the importance of vetting a provider's AI and ML claims, selecting a partner with deep domain and industry knowledge, and training their workforce to fully utilize the technology will see the measurable results."
Technology Adoption is Only the First Step
According to the reports, 92% of respondents have begun implementing an automated pricing system, and 82% believe AI and ML are important for optimizing parts pricing, but few are reaping time-saving and decision-making benefits they anticipated. On the inventory side, 86% of respondents stated their inventory management provides no measurable ROI.
Automation Driving Customer Satisfaction
Respondents cited key factors with the greatest influence on their customers' satisfaction, all of which are enhanced by automation: 36% noted delivery speed and/or parts availability, 32% noted value pricing, 22% noted negative impressions based on captive parts pricing. Other factors include price transparency (18%), and the frequency and size of price changes (16%). Most respondents (94%) stated their backend inventory functionality directly impacts customer satisfaction.
Managing Aftermarket in a Difficult Environment
While lead times and staffing shortages have improved, manufacturers face new challenges: 100% of respondents cited increased aftermarket inventory volumes, 84% said up to 15% of their inventory is slow-moving, and 56% noted increased warehouse costs. The top logistics cost drivers were cost of labor and labor shortages, penalties due to delays, and transportation costs.
"These survey results affirm what we often hear from manufacturers when they come to us looking for a more flexible, sophisticated solution," Schulz continues. "It's our utmost mission at Syncron to not only innovate industry-leading solutions that enable them to overcome the most complex aftermarket challenges but to also serve as a trusted partner ensuring they reap the greatest possible return on their technology investment."
Research Methodology
Survey research was conducted through phone interviews by a third-party research provider from January 2022 through March 2022. Supply chain executives at 50 companies that manufacture service parts were interviewed for the study.
Read the full reports at: State of Aftermarket Service Parts Pricing Report and State of Aftermarket Inventory Management Report.
About Syncron
Syncron empowers leading manufacturers and distributors to capitalize on the world's new service economy. We improve aftermarket business profitability, optimize working capital, increase customer loyalty, and enable customers to successfully transition to service-driven business models. With industry-leading investments in AI and ML, Syncron offers the first innovative, customer-endorsed, end-to-end intelligent Service Lifecycle Management solution portfolio. Delivered on our Connected Service Experience (CSX) platform, solutions encompass service parts inventory, price, warranty, service contract, and field service management. It's no secret that world's top brands trust Syncron, the largest privately-owned global leader in intelligent SLM SaaS solutions. For more, visit syncron.com.
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Marsh & McLennan (MMC) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
The market expects Marsh & McLennan (MMC) to deliver a year-over-year increase in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended June 2022. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on July 21. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus Estimate
This global professional services firm providing strategy, risk and people solutions is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.86 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +6.3%.
Revenues are expected to be $5.33 billion, up 6.3% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions Trend
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.99% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.
Earnings Whisper
Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) -- has this insight at its core.
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Marsh & McLennan?
For Marsh & McLennan, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -1.30%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #4.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Marsh & McLennan will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?
Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Marsh & McLennan would post earnings of $2.13 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.30, delivering a surprise of +7.98%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom Line
An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Marsh & McLennan doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
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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Upscale, Fast Casual Dining Powerhouse with House-Crafted Menu, First Location to Open in Greenwood Village
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted cheesesteaks, turkey subs and more, debuted a new location on July 10 in the bowling and entertainment venue Pindustry, located in Greenwood Village at 7939 Arapahoe Rd. Capriotti's will bring the Denver community its 45-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house and hand-pulling them every morning. Other favorites include made-from-scratch meatballs, all made with fresh, premium ingredients.
Capriotti's is known for its wide array of sandwiches including 'The Bobbie®,' made with fresh oven-roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo; 'The Capastrami,' made with hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and homemade coleslaw; and cheesesteak varieties made with premium steak, chicken or Impossible™ plant-based meat with melted cheese and peppers. The Denver area Capriotti's will offer a convenient order-ahead option, in addition to third-party delivery services. The location is fully equipped for a wide array of catering options to fit all occasions, and has something to offer for everyone. The new shop will also provide over 20 new jobs to the community.
The new location is owned by the local entrepreneur Terrence Kane. Already having worked with his sister, Norma Rochford, on a variety of other businesses, the pair are excited to team up to bring Capriotti's to the community. When Kane was a kid, he would always ride around with his dad to find the best ingredients to make sandwiches. Once he saw the quality and the care that goes into making Capriotti's menu items, he knew this had to be his next endeavor.
"Between dining in, delivery and catering, we are excited to provide options that can help bring everyone together over quality food and feel at home," said Kane. "Not only am I working with my sister, but I'm working with two other life-long friends that I would like to give back to. I hope to provide opportunities for everyone to grow within the business, and eventually own some of the locations."
Capriotti's fans can download the CAPAddicts Rewards app on iOS and Android to earn and redeem rewards—the most valuable of course being free, delicious subs and salads. The restaurant also features online ordering. Capriotti's will offer catering for any event - from corporate functions to birthday parties - with items such as party trays with cold subs, box lunches, or a hot homemade meatball bar.
Capriotti's is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday, and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. For additional information, visit www.capriottis.com or call the location at 720-381-0396.
About Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
Founded in 1976, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is an award-winning national franchised restaurant chain that remains true to its 40-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house every day. Capriotti's cold, grilled, and vegetarian subs, cheesesteaks and salads are available at more than 170 locations across the United States. Capriotti's signature sub, The Bobbie®, was voted "The Greatest Sandwich in America" by thousands of readers across the country, as reported by AOL.com. Capriotti's fans can also download the CAPAddicts Rewards app for iOS and Android, where they can earn and redeem rewards. Capriotti's plans to grow to over 500 locations by 2025 and was ranked on Fast Casual's Top Movers & Shakers List each of the last two years (2020-21). For more information, visit capriottis.com. Like Capriotti's on Facebook, follow on Twitter or Instagram.
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KINGSEY FALLS, QC, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Cascades Inc. (TSX: CAS) will release its second quarter 2022 financial results before market open on Thursday, August 4, 2022, and will hold a conference call at 12:00 PM ET to discuss results. The Conference call can be accessed by phone or via the Company's website
Founded in 1964, Cascades offers sustainable, innovative and value-added packaging, hygiene and recovery solutions. The company employs approximately 10,000 women and men across a network close to 80 facilities in North America. Driven by its participative management, half a century of experience in recycling, and continuous research and development efforts, Cascades continues to provide innovative products that customers have come to rely on, while contributing to the well-being of people, communities and the entire planet. Cascades' shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CAS.
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(CNN) — A Colleton County, South Carolina, grand jury has indicted Alex Murdaugh for the 2021 murders of his wife and son.
The once prominent, now disbarred, attorney was indicted Thursday morning on two counts of murder and two counts of possession of a weapon during the commission of a violent crime, according to South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Chief Mark Keel.
Margaret “Maggie” Murdaugh, 52, and their youngest son, Paul Murdaugh, 22, were found shot to death on the family’s property the night of June 7, 2021. Alex Murdaugh placed the 911 call reporting the shooting, saying he had just returned home in Islandton, a small community about an hour north of Hilton Head Island, and discovered their bodies.
Jim Griffin, one of Murdaugh’s attorneys, told CNN they would not have further comment on the matter until their client was actually charged. CNN is reaching out to SLED, Murdaugh’s other attorneys and the state attorney general’s office for comment.
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Blood spatter found on Murdaugh’s clothing could place him at the scene of the killings, a source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN.
Murdaugh, a pillar of the South Carolina legal community, denied involvement in their deaths, saying he had been visiting his mother at the time.
The blood spatter found could place Murdaugh in close contact with at least one of the victims when they were killed, the source said. High velocity spatter is associated with the use of a particular weapon, such as a rifle, and it creates a specific blood pattern, especially when used at close range.
In addition, a phone belonging to Paul Murdaugh was recovered on his body containing video and audio of Alex Murdaugh talking with his wife close to the time she and Paul were killed, the source said.
Alex Murdaugh is not seen on the video but is heard speaking with her, and that recording has a time stamp, the source said, which may prove key to the investigation.
The details were first reported by FITSNews.
Murdaugh is being held behind bars in Columbia, South Carolina, on a $7 million bond, facing a slew of charges for alleged financial crimes.
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WOODBRIDGE, N.J., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenbaum, Rowe, Smith & Davis LLP, one of New Jersey's leading business law firms, is pleased to announce the launch of a new blog, "Healthcare Perspectives: Legal Issues for the Healthcare Industry," our latest resource for sharing timely information, valuable insights and the "Greenbaum perspective" on a broad range of topics of strategic interest to the healthcare business community and those who serve and support it. This new informational platform will strive to educate, analyze and provide context on need-to-know developments in the law that have a real-world impact on the business operations and objectives of healthcare entities, physicians and other medical care providers, and industry-related organizations and service firms.
The blog will be authored primarily by members of the firm's healthcare group, a multi-disciplinary team of attorneys with extensive experience in their respective areas of focus. Greenbaum takes a holistic approach to serving its clients, and subjects addressed on this blog will extend beyond the parameters of traditional healthcare law to encompass numerous additional areas of relevance, including corporate matters, employment and compensation issues, real estate holdings, tax planning, ethics concerns, cybersecurity protocols and more.
The "Healthcare Perspectives" blog is an offshoot of Greenbaum's continued commitment to support its valued healthcare clients and the greater New Jersey and national healthcare community by serving as a first-stop source for updates and observations on breaking developments, industry trends, regulatory and compliance matters, actions at the state and federal court levels, and other significant business issues.
Visit us online to learn more about the firm's capabilities and our work on behalf of healthcare industry clients.
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a letter today addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) called on Congress to finish up negotiations on the America COMPETES Act (HR 4521) and the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S 1260) to pass the Bipartisan Innovation Act (BIA). The letter, on behalf of mayors across America, stressed the importance of passing these bills to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S.
The letter reads, in part, "Semiconductors play a unique role in our economic and national security, enabling advances in medical devices and health care, communications, computing, defense, transportation, clean energy, and technologies of the future such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced wireless networks."
It concludes, "Congress must work to include the bipartisan incentive of a fully funded CHIPS Act, along with support for STEM education and an investment tax credit in the final competitiveness legislation. Americans deserve access to economic opportunity and we urge Congress to come together to move this critical bipartisan package forward."
A PDF of the letter can be found here, and the full text is below:
Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McCarthy, and Leader McConnell:
The United States Conference of Mayors urges Congress to complete final negotiations of the America COMPETES Act (HR 4521) and the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S 1260) in order to pass the Bipartisan Innovation Act (BIA) and bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S.
Semiconductors play a unique role in our economic and national security, enabling advances in medical devices and health care, communications, computing, defense, transportation, clean energy, and technologies of the future such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced wireless networks. The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), which passed the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support, includes the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act (CHIPS for America Act) which, along with an investment tax credit, would invest $52 billion in semiconductor manufacturing incentives and research initiatives over the next 5-10 years to strengthen and sustain American leadership in chip technology. The House passed COMPETES Act also includes CHIPS Act investments, to reinstate America as a leader and innovator in semiconductor manufacturing and invigorate the American economy.
The Bipartisan Innovation Act also provides an opportunity to expand opportunities for hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education by investing in experiential learning opportunities to strengthen the pipeline of students entering the STEM workforce, especially from traditionally underrepresented groups like women and communities of color. Notably BIA would invest in pre-Kindergarten STEM programs, boosting academic preparedness and leading to better long-term outcomes for children and families. It would also support high school STEM education, fund additional undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships and post-doctoral awards, further strengthening our STEM workforce. Incentivizing domestic production of semiconductors, committing to significant increases in research and development, and investing in a high-tech workforce of the future is critical to the economic strength of cities across the country.
The Bipartisan Innovation Act provides an opportunity to address future supply shortages in tech manufacturing, creates jobs, and lays the foundation for future innovations in science and technology to keep America competitive in the global economy. This legislation invests in America's workers and provides economic stability to American families. We must prioritize and reinvest in the semiconductor industry to reemerge on the global stage as a technology leader.
Congress must work to include the bipartisan incentive of a fully funded CHIPS Act, along with support for STEM education and an investment tax credit in the final competitiveness legislation. Americans deserve access to economic opportunity and we urge Congress to come together to move this critical bipartisan package forward.
Thank you for your leadership, and please feel free to reach out to me at 202-744-9110 / tcochran@usmayors.org or Assistant Executive Director Kathy Amoroso at 202-341-3006 / kamoroso@usmayors.org to discuss this priority request.
Sincerely,
Tom Cochran
CEO and Executive Director
United States Conference of Mayors
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Preliminary Itinerary Announced Ahead of FC Bayern Munich vs. Manchester City FC Friendly on July 23 at Lambeau Field
Published: Jul. 14, 2022 at 12:05 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Capacity Crowd Expected for Historic Match at NFL Venue; Event to be Broadcast Live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes
Match Week to Feature Fan Events on July 22 & July 23
CHICAGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CMN Sports, an international sports and entertainment multimedia company, announced a preliminary itinerary for all media and public events in advance of its upcoming international friendly featuring FC Bayern Munich and Manchester City FC on Saturday, July 23 (6:00 p.m.) at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI. The match will be broadcast live on ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
A capacity crowd is expected for the first-ever soccer match to be played at the iconic NFL venue—home of 13-Time NFL Champion Green Bay Packers. FC Bayern Munich and Manchester City FC, the respective 2021/22 Bundesliga and Premier League Champions, will be displaying their championship trophies at Lambeau Field on the day of the game. Fans will also enjoy pre and post-game ceremonies including a spectacular fireworks display.
Prior to the match, on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23, both clubs are set to host fan events in the Green Bay area. Please see below for more detailed information.
Media availability at training sessions are at the discretion of the technical staff. Information below is subject to change. All times local (CT).
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A limited amount of game day parking passes are available and will be distributed during accreditation hours on a first-come first-served basis on Friday, July 22.
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RICHMOND, Va., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Minds PBC®, the developer of widely used, highly regarded PK-12 curricula, today announced that A-Street, an investment fund focused on seeding and scaling innovative student learning and achievement solutions, has invested $150 million into Great Minds, comprising $100 million of newly issued shares to accelerate expansion of the company's offerings and $50 million to acquire a stake from the company's majority stockholder, the nonprofit Great Minds organization. A-Street is now a minority stockholder of the company.
The investment will further spur the company's growth and empower the public benefit corporation to expand its offerings and grow its investment in best-in-class digital experiences, which will be seamlessly embedded in the curricula. The company will also expand all of its existing instructional materials to be available through high school.
The company also announced former Louisiana State Superintendent of Education John White has joined the company as Chief Success Officer. White, who previously served on the Great Minds PBC Board of Directors, has been recognized for helping improve student achievement and raise graduation rates in Louisiana, strengthening the state's early childhood system, modernizing curriculum, and improving teacher preparation. He previously led the Louisiana Recovery School District, helping to transform New Orleans schools after Hurricane Katrina, and was Deputy Chancellor for the New York City Department of Education. A teacher at heart, White started his career teaching high school English in Jersey City, N.J.
"Great Minds has grown exponentially over the last 15 years, from an organization advocating for high-quality, content-rich curricula to the leading creator of those resources. We plan to leverage this new investment and John White's leadership to further innovate, broaden our reach, and put forward new resources that personalize and improve student learning, helping all children achieve the greatness of which they're inherently capable," said Lynne Munson, founder and CEO of Great Minds.
In his new role, White will shape and oversee how customers experience Great Minds' products and services, including professional development, implementation support, and a transformational digital experience to maximize teacher and student success. He will also work with state and district leaders on the need for high-quality instructional materials for all students. White will begin his new role in September.
"Students in the U.S. have never faced challenges greater than exist today. Every child needs and deserves access to a high-quality curriculum and every teacher should be provided with the materials, training, and resources to help unlock the greatness in every child. Great Minds is working to make that a reality and I'm excited to join in their mission," said White.
Great Minds PBC writes the knowledge-building materials Eureka Math2, Wit & Wisdom® (ELA), Geodes® books for emerging readers, and PhD Science®. The curricula have received top ratings through highly rigorous reviews in states like California, Louisiana, Massachusetts, and Texas, and by expert, independent curriculum reviewing organizations. Eureka Math is the most widely used elementary math curriculum in the country. The company reaches millions of students in all 50 states with its instructional materials and professional development and implementation services. The company has generated strong double-digit growth annually.
"Great Minds is filling an unmet need in schools across the country, providing educators and students with high-quality tools that advance academic growth and achievement. With innovative and proven solutions that already reach millions, Great Minds has an opportunity to soar to new heights and scale its impact by empowering educators and accelerating student learning. We are proud to join with Lynne, John, and the entire Great Minds' team on this incredible journey to transform the future of K-12 learning," said Marc Sternberg, Co-Founder and Managing Director of A-Street.
Great Minds PBC also announced it has appointed Julie Huston as Chief Revenue Officer of the company, after being Chief Sales Officer for the past five years. Under her leadership, the sales team scaled rapidly and has consistently driven 30+% year-over-year sales growth. In her new role, she will oversee the overall business growth of the company and market opportunities.
Evercore acted as exclusive financial advisor to Great Minds PBC, and Morrison & Foerster LLP acted as legal advisor.
Great Minds PBC is a public benefit corporation and subsidiary of Great Minds, a nonprofit organization. Teachers and content experts write Great Minds curricula, applying their experience to create materials that resonate with students, teachers, and families. Great Minds is the only curriculum creator to have earned three Tier 1 ratings, the highest possible, from the respected Louisiana Department of Education. The company's instructional materials also have received strong reviews from numerous other states and nonprofit reviewers. Great Minds curricula currently include Eureka Math2, Eureka Math, PhD Science®, and Wit & Wisdom® (English language arts), and Geodes® books for emerging readers developed in conjunction with Fundations® foundational reading program from Wilson Language Training.
A-Street is a privately sponsored investment fund with a strategic focus on companies and ideas that drive coherent, differentially effective, and equitable solutions to transform the future of K-12 learning. Our vision is that every student in our country will have access to rigorous, engaging, and supportive learning experiences that will allow them to access economic and social prosperity. A-Street invests in a mix of early-, growth- and late-stage companies in the areas of instructional content & measurement, teaching sustainability, and students' well-being. We invest for the long term and aim to build true partnership with entrepreneurs and founders through a diverse staff that is deeply rooted in education practice, philanthropy, and policy. Our fund structure, investment tools, and incentives are uniquely aligned with what is necessary to create and sustain excellence in K-12 classrooms. For additional information about A-Street, please visit https://www.astreet.ventures/ and on Twitter @astreetventures.
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New production capabilities will speed time-to-market for next gen silicon hybrid batteries
SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gridtential Energy today announced that it will partner with battery component manufacturers Hammond Group and Wirtz Manufacturing Co. to develop, pilot and produce ready-made components and equipment for makers of advanced lead batteries employing Silicon Joule bipole solutions.
Together, the companies will develop and produce the biplate inside a Silicon Joule battery that greatly simplifies the production process for battery makers, combining time-consuming steps and saving the production cost of stacking and adding active materials. Gridtential's 15 current development partners will be able buy biplates directly and easily incorporate them into their volume factory lines. The biplates will be the first ready-made component for Silicon Joule enabled batteries, and the first in a line of manufacturing solutions Gridtential will deliver to its battery production partners.
"We are always looking for ways to help our production partners make batteries faster and at lower cost for their OEM and end-customers," said CEO John Barton. "The partnerships with Hammond and Wirtz will merge three production steps our partners would have to take into a single, ready-made product. These are just the first two partnerships in what we expect will be a series of manufacturing line products for battery makers."
Battery makers are racing to meet demand for higher performance, safe, recyclable batteries, for low-voltage EV in the transportation industry, as well as for growing sectors like home energy storage and backup power for datacenters and telecommunications. As they scale up production capacity, ready-made components like Silicon Joule biplates will play an essential role in accelerating the supply chain and bringing higher performance lead-based batteries to compete with lithium-ion technologies.
"Our ready-made biplate solutions speed up the commercialization timeline for many of our partners, and we are targeting 2023 or 2024 for commercial production launch," Barton said. "That timeline sounds a lot better to battery makers than some of the unproven, experimental technologies that are still a decade away from commercial production and very capital intensive."
Gridtential is the creator of Silicon Joule®, breakthrough silicon hybrid technology that combines silicon wafers with traditional lead battery solutions. Providing a lower-cost, safer, greener alternative to lithium-ion that is inspired by solar technology, Silicon Joule dramatically improves cycle life, power delivery, and discharge rate while reducing weight by 30%, delivering superior performance for deep-cycle and power applications including personal electric vehicles, renewable energy storage systems and hybrid automotive.
Gridtential Energy provides Silicon Joule reference batteries, development kits, bipole materials and non-exclusive licenses, enabling manufacturing partners to easily adapt their factories to provide high-performing, higher voltage 24V, 36V & 48V batteries to their customers for the hybrid-automotive, Low-Speed EV (LSEV), energy storage system (ESS) and telecom backup markets, all without gigascale capital investments.
Silicon Joule has more than 15 battery partners and several OEMs. Based in Santa Clara, Calif., Gridtential's investors include The Roda Group and 1955 Capital.
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LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Unilever PLC ("Unilever" or the "Company") (NYSE: UL).
Class Period: September 2, 2020 – July 21, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 15, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that, in July 2020, Ben & Jerry's board passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory"; (2) the risks attendant to the Ben & Jerry's board's decision; (3) the foregoing risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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Astronomers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have picked up repetitive radio signals from a galaxy billions of light-years from Earth.
Scientists have not been able to pinpoint the exact location of the radio waves yet, but suspect the source could be neutron stars, which are made from collapsed cores of giant stars.
The signals have been occurring steadily and last up to three seconds, researchers say. Most fast radio bursts, or FRBs, only last a few milliseconds.
"Within this window, the team detected bursts of radio waves that repeat every 0.2 seconds in a clear periodic pattern, similar to a beating heart," MIT said in a statement.
On Dec. 21, 2019, researchers at the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory in British Columbia, Canada, picked up a signal of a potential FRB, according to the MIT statement.
"Not only was it very long, lasting about three seconds, but there were periodic peaks that were remarkably precise, emitting every fraction of a second — boom, boom, boom — like a heartbeat," said Daniele Michilli, a postdoctoral researcher in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research. "This is the first time the signal itself is periodic."
Data on the bursts, including their frequency and how they change based on where the source is located in proximity to Earth could help researchers determine at what speed the universe is expanding.
The announcement about the repetitive radio signals follows the release earlier this week of the first images of the universe from the James Webb Space Telescope. Those images reveal some galaxies formed more than 13 billion years ago.
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Virgin Atlantic unveils the cabin for its new A330neo aircraft and MailOnline has lunch in the star attraction - the 'Retreat', the airline's biggest-ever suite
- The Retreat Suite on the A330neo is billed by Virgin Atlantic as 'the most spacious suite in [its] history'
- 'It feels like a mini hotel suite,' says MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill, who has an exclusive lunch in it
- Ted is given a tour of the cabin by Henry Buckley, Design Manager at Virgin Atlantic
- Other cabin highlights include bigger seatback screens in economy - and wireless charging pads in premium
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the cabin for its new A330-900neo aircraft, which features a brand-new top-tier seat called the Retreat Suite, billed by the airline as 'the most spacious suite in [its] history'.
MailOnline Travel was invited to have an exclusive lunch in it and discovered that it has the air of game-changer, not least because it can be configured to form a quad socialising area with the adjacent seat, with up to four people able to dine together.
It feels like a mini hotel suite.
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the cabin for its new A330-900neo aircraft. The star attraction is the Retreat Suite (above)
Virgin Atlantic transported a section of the A330neo cabin to a studio in Hoxton, London, to demonstrate its features. MailOnline Travel Editor Ted Thornhill was treated to an exclusive lunch there, in the Retreat Suite (left). On the right is the Retreat Suite in quad dining mode, with the tables from both seats connected
Ted puts the lie-flat seat mode in the Retreat Suite to the test during his tour of the cabin with Henry Buckley, Design Manager at Virgin Atlantic
The first Virgin Atlantic A330neo (above) customer flight is expected to be to Boston from London in early October. Tickets will go on sale later in July
Thanks to Virgin Atlantic's prodigious PR efforts, not only were we able to try out the Retreat, but also hang out in the new 'regular' upper class (Virgin-speak for business class), the updated version of The Loft lounge area and the tweaked premium economy and regular economy.
That's because the airline had managed to transport working versions of these sections (bar the odd fake hand controller and misaligned panel) into a studio in Hoxton, East London, complete with a little crew galley.
We dropped by and were guided through the 'cabin' by Henry Buckley, Design Manager at Virgin Atlantic, who said that the airline's goal was to 'create magical moments within the customer journey'.
It's job done with the Retreat Suite, which is spellbindingly glorious.
Henry revealed that this section, comprising just two suites at the very front, was created by remodelling the footwell area of a regular upper class seat. They don't take up any extra space.
The regular upper class seat is a variation of the much-praised product found on the Virgin Atlantic A350, with a privacy door and lie-flat bed. The main difference is that the A330neo version (above) faces forward instead of diagonally
Ted puts the new upper class seat to the test during his tour of the A330neo cabin, with designer Henry and senior crew member Lisa Condell looking on
Henry (right) said that the airline's goal was to 'create magical moments within the customer journey'
Ted is pictured here chatting to Henry in the A330neo Loft area, which is a tweaked version of the space found on board Virgin Atlantic's A350
The A330neo version of The Loft features self-service chillers filled with desserts and drinks, along with a self-replenishing dispensing tray for cans of water. It also has wireless charging pads
The ottoman in the Retreat doubles as an extra seat for a companion, while the tray tables of both Retreats can connect to form a bigger table. Henry suggested that passengers could use this for meals, wine tasting or perhaps card games.
A privacy screen between the seats can be raised for those travelling solo or in pairs who'd rather keep themselves to themselves and the table can be moved forwards and backwards for comfort.
Other noteworthy features include an enormous 27-inch entertainment screen – almost 10 inches bigger than the regular upper class screen – and two oversized stowage compartments in the centre for small carry-on bags to reduce the necessity of storing items in the overhead bins.
Impressive.
And so is the size of the seat, which is 6ft 7.5in in lie-flat mode.
The Retreat Suites will cost an extra £200 on top of an upper class fare and will be bookable 14 days before the day of travel.
Our verdict at this point? Certainly a great place to sample some of the delicious dishes from the A330neo menu - hot smoked salmon with beetroot tartare, horseradish cream and sorrel cress; pork and Parmesan meatballs with pappardelle pasta, tomato ragu, lemon herb crumb and garlic bread; warm apple and blackberry crumble with fresh cream; and Stilton, vintage red Leicester and goat's cheese with damson jelly and crackers.
The A330neo premium economy seats feature wireless charging pads (on the centre armrest) and adjustable 'calf supports'
Henry talks Ted through the features on the A330neo economy seat, which has an improved screen size - 13.3in, up from the 11.6in screen in A350 economy - and an AC power socket in addition to a USB-A port
The Virgin Atlantic A330neo economy section
The regular upper class seat is a variation of the much-praised product found on the Virgin Atlantic A350, with a privacy door and lie-flat bed. The main difference is that the A330neo version faces forward instead of diagonally, and some might notice that the screen is a wee bit smaller – 17.3in instead of 18.5in.
We love the way, though, that the seat lighting automatically dims after one minute when lie-flat mode is activated.
The base economy Recaro seat, meanwhile, is the same as that found on Virgin's A350. Henry explained: 'We've kept the Recaro seats in economy as it's one of the best economy products on the market.'
But 'the look and feel has evolved, there are richer fabrics', and he points out a few other nifty new features throughout, which include AC sockets in addition to USB ports in economy, along with huge seatback screens - 13.3in, up from the 11.6in screen in A350 economy – wireless charging pads in premium economy, upper class and The Loft, and the latter's self-service chillers that'll be filled with desserts and drinks, along with a self-replenishing dispensing tray for cans of water.
Another change in The Loft is slightly higher seating, so crew don't have to bend down so far to dispense drinks and have 'better eye connection' with passengers.
Senior Virgin Atlantic crew members, it turns out, were heavily involved in the development of the A330neo cabin, which seems like an eminently sensible strategy.
We can't wait to see them on board for an actual flight.
The A330-900neos, powered by Rolls-Royce's latest-generation Trent 7000 engines, are designed to be 11 per cent more fuel and carbon efficient than the A330-300 they're directly replacing, 'reaffirming [Virgin Atlantic's] commitment to flying the cleanest, greenest fleet in the sky'.
Virgin has ordered 16 of them, with the first A330neo customer flight expected to be to Boston from London Heathrow in early October. Tickets will go on sale later in July.
From September 2022, the airline will take delivery of three aircraft, with the remaining deliveries following between 2023 and 2026.
Corneel Koster, Chief Customer and Operating Officer at Virgin Atlantic, commented: 'When it comes to innovating for our customers, we never stand still. Our desire to create memorable experiences means we'll continue to imagine with fresh ideas. We care about every detail of the cabin design and every step of our customer's journey. We're proud to unveil our state-of-the-art A330neo and show the evolution of our customer experience, with each of our customers receiving a premium experience regardless of the cabin they travel in.' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-11012723/Virgin-Atlantic-unveils-cabin-new-A330neo-MailOnline-exclusive-tour.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2022-07-14T17:29:52Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-11012723/Virgin-Atlantic-unveils-cabin-new-A330neo-MailOnline-exclusive-tour.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | true |
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BEIRUT (AP) — The ruins of the Beirut Port silos, shredded in a massive explosion two years ago, are at risk of collapse because of a fire that ignited last week and is still smoldering inside the structure, a Lebanese minister warned Thursday.
The latest fire at the silos’ damaged north block was due to fermenting wheat and grains still trapped inside the building, outgoing Economy Minister Amin Salam told reporters.
Plumes of smoke rose from the silo and small flames crackled as he spoke Thursday while firefighters observed from a distance after struggling to contain the blaze earlier this week.
“We don’t want to try to fix something, only to make it worse,” Salam said, adding that experts are trying to find a solution.
On Aug. 4, 2020, hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive material used in fertilizers that had been improperly stored for years in the giant silos exploded.
The tall structure withstood the force, effectively shielding the western part of Beirut from the explosion that killed over 200 people, wounded more than 6,000 and badly damaged entire neighborhoods.
“There have been fires like this before, and will continue as long as there are grains fermenting inside,” Salam said, calling it a “tricky and complicated situation”.
Emmanuel Durand, a French civil engineer who volunteered for the government-commissioned team of experts, says the latest fire has only worsened the already poor structural strength of the north block, damaging it in an “irreversible way."
He added that he had warned the authorities in numerous reports the silos' northern block is at risk of collapsing.
“In the last eight days, basically since the current fire started, we’re observing a very significant change in the rate of inclination in the north block. And it cannot be a coincidence,” Durand told The Associated Press. “It’s making the silo weaker and even more prone to tilting.”
Last April, The Lebanese government decided to demolish the silos, but suspended the decision following protests from families of the blast’s victims and survivors. They contend that the silos may contain evidence useful for the judicial probe, and that it should stand as a memorial for the tragic incident.
Kayan Tles, who lost his brother Mohammad in the port blast, told the AP the silos is “part of a crime scene” that should be preserved.
The Lebanese probe has revealed that senior government and security officials knew about the dangerous material stored at the port. The implicated officials subsequently brought legal challenges against the judge leading the probe, effectively leaving the investigation suspended since last December.
On Wednesday, the Swiss foundation Accountability Now representing families of some of the port blast's victims announced it had filed a $250 million lawsuit against TGS American-Norwegian company suspected of involvement in shipping the explosive material to the port.
TGS denied the allegations and underlined on Thursday that a 2013 investigation confirmed it had no responsibility for the explosion.
“We deny each and every allegation raised in the lawsuit, and intend to vigorously defend this matter in court,” the company told the AP. "We are confident that we will prevail in this matter.”
Meanwhile, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer met Thursday with Lebanese President Michel Aoun after visiting the port, and told reporters that Austria is willing to contribute to its reconstruction once a reform-minded government is in place in Lebanon.
“Austria offered to support Lebanon to rebuild the harbor with other EU member states because the harbor is important, especially with the (current) food crisis," he said.
Lebanon’s cash-strapped government has not yet put in place a reconstruction plan for the heavily damaged port. Over a year ago, a consortium of German firms presented a proposal to rebuild the port, but nothing came of it.
Earlier this year, the Lebanese government contracted a French shipping company to run the ports’ container terminal. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Lebanon-minister-Silos-destroyed-in-2020-blast-17304614.php | 2022-07-14T17:31:51Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Lebanon-minister-Silos-destroyed-in-2020-blast-17304614.php | true |
NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing, today shared that Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) has upgraded the company's corporate family rating to B1 from B2. Additionally, Moody's upgraded the profitability of default rating to B1-PD from B2-PD, senior unsecured notes rating to B2 from B3, and speculative grade liquidity rating to SGL-2 from SGL-3. Given the upgrade, the outlook was also changed to stable from positive.
In a release from Moody's, Peter Adu, Moody's Vice President and Senior Credit Officer commented on this upgrade saying that, "The upgrade reflects the company's good operating momentum post-merger and its focus on deleveraging."
The full release from Moody's can be found here.
"This week's upgrade is a positive development for Stagwell, reflecting the financial and operational transformation our corporate leaders have steered as we near the one-year anniversary of Stagwell's formation," said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO, Stagwell.
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BOSTON (AP) — A Jewish advocacy group is calling on Iceland's government to take action against a pro-Palestine website seeking to “dismantle” various Boston-area Jewish institutions that's being hosted by an Icelandic internet company.
The Anti-Defamation League, in a letter Wednesday to Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, said it has already voiced its concerns about the “Mapping Project" to Iceland’s ambassador to the U.S. and its national police but hasn't received a “substantive response.”
The website features an interactive map of Massachusetts listing nearly 500 institutions — many of them Jewish — and accusing them of complicity in a range of “harms," including ethnic cleansing, colonialism and Zionism.
It is hosted by the 1984 Hosting Co., of Reykjavík.
“We deeply regret the apparent lackadaisical attitude of Icelandic officials toward this threat to the Jewish community and ask that your government take expeditious measures to prevent this website from being hosted in your country,” Jonathan Greenblatt, the ADL's CEO wrote in the letter.
Icelandic authorities will cooperate with U.S. officials if a request for mutual legal assistance is received, but the government doesn't have jurisdiction to investigate crimes by subjects located in other countries, Sveinn Guðmarsson, a spokesperson for the Iceland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs, said in a statement Thursday.
The FBI's Boston office, which has said it was looking into the site, declined to comment Thursday. A message seeking comment was also left with spokespersons for Rachael Rollins, U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, who has also spoken out against the site.
The 1984 Hosting Co., which also didn't comment Thursday, has previously said it doesn’t “host those who advocate violence, terror, suppression or hatred" but declined to address the Jewish community's concerns. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Jewish-group-asks-Iceland-to-act-on-pro-Palestine-17304970.php | 2022-07-14T17:33:44Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Jewish-group-asks-Iceland-to-act-on-pro-Palestine-17304970.php | false |
A spin-off of the iconic Stanton Social, a past NYC Lower East Side staple, Stanton Social Prime will join high-profile list of celebrity chef-led restaurants at the Las Vegas Strip Resort
LAS VEGAS, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment and Tao Group Hospitality will introduce a new dining concept at Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Stanton Social Prime, from Chef Chris Santos. Stanton Social Prime is set to open this winter and will be located adjacent to OMNIA Nightclub, Tao Group's mega club at the resort. Stanton Social Prime is hiring for management positions, and candidates may apply online at caesars.com/careers.
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"Chef Chris Santos continues to redefine the dining scene with his creative cuisine and innovative dishes," said Sean McBurney, Regional President of Caesars Entertainment. "We are eager to continue our partnership with Tao Group Hospitality and welcome Stanton Social Prime to our culinary empire at Caesars Palace."
This new concept will feature iconic menu items from the original Stanton Social restaurant in New York's Lower East Side, which marked Santos' first restaurant project and was known for its spectacular sharable dishes featuring prime meats.
"We are thrilled to build on our existing relationship with Caesars Entertainment while delivering another Tao Hospitality Group dining destination from Chef Chris Santos to Las Vegas," said Jason Strauss, Co-CEO of Tao Group Hospitality.
"Caesars Palace boasts incredible restaurant offerings, and we are looking forward to adding Stanton Social Prime to its culinary collection," said Ralph Scamardella, Chief Culinary Officer of Tao Group Hospitality.
Stanton Social Prime joins several impressive epicurean destinations at Caesars Palace including Amalfi by Bobby Flay, Gordon Ramsay HELL'S KITCHEN, Nobu Restaurant & Lounge, Restaurant Guy Savoy and more.
Tao Group Hospitality delivers distinctive culinary and premium entertainment experiences through its portfolio of restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, and daylife venues. Tao Group Hospitality acquired Hakkasan Group in April 2021. The combined company operates more than 60 entertainment dining and nightlife venues in over 20 markets across five continents and features a collection of widely recognized hospitality brands. These include TAO, Hakkasan, OMNIA, Marquee, LAVO, Beauty & Essex, Yauatcha, Cathédrale, Ling Ling, Wet Republic, Little Sister, The Highlight Room, Jewel, and more. Tao Group Hospitality is part of Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) (NYSE: MSGE), a leader in live experiences.
World-renowned Las Vegas resort and a Top 10 "Best U.S. Casino" by USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice, Caesars Palace features 3,980 hotel guest rooms and suites, including the renovated Palace Tower featuring 10 luxury villas, the newly redesigned 182-room Nobu Hotel Caesars Palace and Forbes Star Award-winning The Laurel Collection by Caesars Palace. The 85-acre resort offers diverse dining options from the award-winning Bacchanal Buffet to celebrity chef-branded restaurants, including Gordon Ramsay HELL'S KITCHEN, Pronto by Giada, Amalfi by Bobby Flay, Vanderpump Cocktail Garden by restauranteur and television star Lisa Vanderpump, one of Nobu Matsuhisa's largest Nobu Restaurant and Lounge, Restaurant Guy Savoy, Old Homestead Steakhouse, MR CHOW, award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel's first Las Vegas bakery (set to open in 2022), legendary New York Steak House Peter Luger (set to open in 2022), Stanton Social Prime (set to open in 2023) and more. For the best in cocktails, destination lounges include Montecristo Cigar Bar, Alto Bar, VISTA Cocktail Lounge and Stadia Bar. The resort also features nearly 130,000 square feet of casino space, the Caesars Race & Sportsbook at Caesars Palace with a 143-foot HD LED screen and state-of-the-art sound, a five-acre Garden of the Gods Pool Oasis, the luxurious Qua Baths & Spa, Hairdreams by Michael Boychuck, five wedding chapels and gardens, and the 75,000-square-foot OMNIA Nightclub with the top DJs such as Steve Aoki. The 4,300-seat Colosseum, Billboard Magazine's "Venue of the Decade: 2000 – 2009" and the top venue of its size 2010 - 2019," spotlights world-class entertainers including Sting, Keith Urban, Rod Stewart and Jerry Seinfeld. The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace showcases more than 160 boutiques and restaurants. Caesars Palace is operated by a subsidiary of Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR). For more information, please visit caesarspalace.com or the Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas media room. Find Caesars Palace on Facebook and follow on Twitter and Instagram. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-522-4700 ©2021, Caesars License Company, LLC.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A defendant in a Mississippi welfare fraud case said in a court document she directed $1.1 million in welfare money to former NFL star Brett Favre at the direction of former Gov. Phil Bryant.
Mississippi news outlets report that the accusation, which Bryant denies, is in a filing on behalf of defendant Nancy New, who, with her son, once ran a nonprofit group and an education company in Mississippi.
After pleading guilty in April to criminal charges, Nancy New, 69, and her son Zachary New, 39, agreed to testify against others in what the state auditor has called Mississippi’s largest public corruption case in the past two decades.
Her court filing is in a civil case filed by the Mississippi Department of Human Services against Mississippi Community Education Center Inc., once run by the New family. In the 29-page document, her attorneys say she was acting at the direction of MDHS officials in the awarding of various contracts and allocation of funds.
The filing was dated Monday and was first reported by Mississippi Today, a nonprofit digital news operation that has reported extensively on the welfare scandal.
She specifically mentions Bryant regarding $1.1 million in money paid to Favre “in consideration for Favre speaking at events, keynote speaking, radio and promotional events, and business partner development.”
A spokesperson for the former governor released a statement denying the accusations, according to WAPT-TV.
“These allegations made against Gov. Bryant are false. Every claim against these individuals was discovered and prosecuted as a result of an investigation Gov. Bryant requested of the state auditor,” the statement said.
The state auditor has demanded repayment of $77 million of misspent welfare funds, including the $1.1 million paid to the retired NFL quarterback.
Favre has not been charged with any criminal wrongdoing and has repaid the money. He has said that he didn’t know the money he received came from welfare funds, and has denied the auditor’s allegations that he was paid for events he didn’t attend. Favre also said his charity had provided millions of dollars to poor children in Mississippi, where he lives, and Wisconsin, where he was a star with the Green Bay Packers. | https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2022/07/14/defendant-ex-governor-ordered-payments-to-nfls-brett-favre/ | 2022-07-14T17:37:13Z | https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2022/07/14/defendant-ex-governor-ordered-payments-to-nfls-brett-favre/ | true |
During Period of Record-breaking Sales, New Executive Role Will Empower Planful To Accelerate International and Channel Partner Expansions While Continuing to Enhance Customer Value
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planful Inc., the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced the promotion of Pier Barattolo to Chief Sales Officer, a new position. Previously Planful's Senior Vice President, North America Sales, Barattolo now oversees sales in all distribution channels, globally.
"Planful is growing at a record-breaking pace, and Pier has been instrumental in this success through rapid expansion of the sales organization and improving sales metrics to best-in-class levels," said Planful's Chief Executive Officer, Grant Halloran. "Our mission is a global one: to save companies from the miseries of running financial processes with outdated, or no, systems. Pier's career experiences, along with his incredible results at Planful, give us extreme confidence that his leadership across all global sales will accelerate execution of the mission."
Barattolo joined Planful in 2019 as Senior Vice President, North America Sales. During his twenty-plus years leading hypergrowth sales and client services teams prior to Planful, Barattolo has held a range of global executive sales roles including chief revenue officer and vice president of regional and worldwide sales at companies such as Cognos, Business Objects, DataSift, and Density.
The promotion of Barattolo to Chief Sales Officer gives Planful a strong global leader to continue the record-breaking momentum Planful has experienced in international and channel sales in recent years, including 2021 results of 110% growth in international customer additions and over 400% growth in channel subscriptions bookings.
"In recent years, Planful has grown into an undisputed heavyweight champion in our market. To stay there, we will continue to scale our teams with amazing people around the world," said Barattolo. "I'm honored for the opportunity to serve everyone on our team in this expanded role."
Planful is the pioneer of cloud financial performance management cloud software. The Planful platform is used by the Office of the CFO around the globe to streamline business-wide planning, budgeting, consolidations, reporting, and visual analytics. Planful empowers users to plan confidently, close faster, and report accurately. More than 1000 customers, including Boston Red Sox, Del Monte, TGI Friday's, and 23andMe, rely on Planful to accelerate cycle times, increase productivity, and improve accuracy across the end-to-end FP&A process. Planful is a private company backed by Vector Capital, a leading global private equity firm. Learn more at www.planful.com.
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Innovation and inclusion are at the heart of RadarFirst's new and improved privacy incident management solutions.
PORTLAND, Ore., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RadarFirst, the global innovator in privacy incident management, unveils new branding and platform features that focus on efficiency and scalability for maturing privacy programs. Updates include:
- New solution release: RadarFirst's Playbooks tool complements the recently released Incident Dimensions solution and allows users to create customizable workflows to bring consistency to and streamline incident management
- Improved integration functionality with IT service management and security incident response partner ServiceNow
- A reimagined brand identity that embodies RadarFirst's vision to be the most accessible and innovative company in the privacy industry
"It's inspiring to be part of a company that continues to follow an exciting innovation roadmap, based entirely on the evolving needs of privacy professionals. RadarFirst continues to be the most practical, efficient, and accessible solution for organizations that manage regulated data." - Alan Knepfer, Chief Sales Officer at RadarFirst.
Alan continued, "With improved efficiency and the assurance that teams follow organizational best practices, Playbooks makes RadarFirst an accessible platform for growing privacy programs in need of scalability without compromise."
Playbooks complement RadarFirst's recently released Incident Dimensions capability. Together, an incident's components (e.g., privacy, compliance, security, records management) can be addressed by different teams in a collaborative, repeatable, and compliant manner.
With Playbooks, organizations have the ability to define and enforce a consistent approach for each unique situation (e.g., misdirected email, lost/stolen computer, phishing attack), to help privacy teams engage and collaborate with the right stakeholders at each stage of the incident response and prove due diligence to internal leaders and regulators.
"For organizations seeking to mature their privacy programs, Playbooks in RadarFirst reduce the time spent by incident leads to investigate and close out incidents through well-documented, repeatable processes while improving compliance, which is important for company leadership," says Greg Sikes, Vice President of Product at RadarFirst. "In the past, teams would have to rely on external documentation; with Playbooks, we help our customers ensure a repeatable, audit-compliant approach."
For an incident in RadarFirst that is associated with an incident in ServiceNow (either an IT Service Management ticket (ITSM) or Security Incident Response ticket (SIR), improvements have been made to expand the technology integration between ServiceNow and RadarFirst. Customers using this integration experience tight collaboration and coordination between IT, Security, and Privacy teams resolving an incident.
Updates include new user functionality to map additional incident data, including custom fields, and the ability to send attachments from ServiceNow to RadarFirst such as relevant incident profiling information helpful in identifying privacy concerns associated with the event.
RadarFirst is committed to being the most innovative privacy solution for organizations of all sizes. With the opportunity to reflect on its position within the privacy space, RadarFirst has evolved its brand identity to better align with its current corporate values:
- Integrity and empathy
- Inclusion and innovation
- Respect and candor
The new RadarFirst brand takes flight, reflecting who we are -- the global privacy management innovation leader helping privacy teams of all sizes leverage the digital transformation of privacy processes to streamline incident management and build trust with consumers whose personal information is managed.
CEO of RadarFirst, Don India says, "Data Privacy has taken center stage around the globe. Across industries, the time to prioritize privacy processes is now. With the support of our customers and team, RadarFirst expects to see continued growth in all sectors. As more and more catalysts adopt our solution, RadarFirst will continue to make our name known as an innovator for privacy."
In today's world of increasingly complex and changing privacy regulations, RadarFirst offers innovative software solutions to data privacy challenges. With RadarFirst, the patented SaaS-based incident response management platform, organizations make consistent, defensible breach notification decisions in half the time. The Radar Breach Guidance Engine™ profiles and scores data privacy incidents and generates incident-specific notification recommendations to help ensure compliance with data breach laws as well as contractual notification obligations. Privacy leaders around the globe rely on RadarFirst for an efficient, consistent, and defensible solution for privacy incident response. Learn more at radarfirst.com.
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Sports News of Thursday, 14 July 2022
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Bibiani Gold Stars head coach, Michael Osei is in Germany for a refresher course in order to improve his skills.
The former Black Stars player is expected to spend four weeks before returning to Ghana on August 5, 2022.
Michael Osei left Ghana in early July 2022 to further his coaching knowledge in order to improve his team for the upcoming season.
He is expected to visit his former clubs, Mainz O5 and Eintracht Frankfurt during his time in Germany.
The former Asante Kotoko manager ensured that Gold Stars maintained their top-flight status in their debut season.
Gold Stars ended the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League switch 46 points, placing 9th on the table and was one of the best home sides in the season.
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Nathan Fielder's HBO series The Rehearsal is hard to pin down. It's a comedy, but only in spots. Other times, it's unexpectedly touching, even dramatic. It's a reality show — maybe one of the most real reality shows I've ever seen — in capturing actual behavior. Yet it does so, much of the time, in absurdly unnatural, artificially created environments. And while Fielder has set up his new series as a scientific social experiment of sorts — trying to help people find the best ways to maneuver in a given situation — many times he's the one doing the learning, or becoming a subject in his own experiment.
In the premiere episode, Fielder places a very specific ad, targeted at people who have some issue they're trying to overcome. A 50-year-old teacher named Core Skeet replies, and his issue is that he's lied to a small group of friends for years, claiming to have had an advanced educational degree. Core wants to confess the truth to one woman in particular, but is afraid of her reaction.
Fielder's pitch, and the premise of his show, is that if you practice with a series of scenarios and variables, you can find the best way to proceed. In other words, you can prepare for this event with a series of rehearsals, then perform it for real.
The concept itself sounds absurd, and that absurdity is only magnified when Fielder uses HBO's significant program budget to go all in. Organizational flow charts break down the various possibilities. Actors are hired and coached to play, in rehearsals, the people the subjects will confront in real life. And entire sets are built where those practice sessions are staged — working replicas of homes, bars and restaurants where the real meetings eventually will occur.
It sounds crazy, but Fielder isn't out to make fun of the people in his shows; he's genuinely interested in helping them. And once each experiment in The Rehearsal begins, something strange and hard to explain happens. You really start to see patterns, flaws and obstacles to overcome. You see people. Real people.
I've seen five episodes of The Rehearsal. In addition to the teacher who wants to confess his falsehood, there's an episode about a man who wants his brother to release a grandfather's inheritance. Another features a woman who is afraid to commit to the responsibilities of parenthood and marriage. Not all of these experiments reach their natural or expected conclusions. Despite all of Fielder's meticulous planning and flow charts, there's a lot of chaos theory at play here.
The Rehearsal is unlike any TV show I've ever seen, and I'm not even sure I'd classify it as a comedy. But whatever Nathan Fielder is up to here, I'm fascinated by it.
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SAN ANTONIO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allcat Claims Service ("Allcat") is pleased to announce the promotion of Sid Carr to Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. Mr. Carr has been President of Allcat since 2012 and his promotion coincides with Bart Hutton transitioning to Chairman of the Company.
During his tenure as President, Allcat experienced unprecedented growth, including the addition of over 400 desk adjusters serving several marquee insurance companies and a financial partnership with Trive Capital and Valedor Partners. In his role as CEO, Mr. Carr will lead Allcat's management team in all strategic and operational growth areas. The breadth and reach of Allcat's claim adjusting ability coupled with a dedicated team of adjusters has positioned the company to serve customers across all lines of property and casualty business.
Prior to his roles at Allcat, Mr. Carr was Vice-President, North Highland, and a Principal at A.T. Kearney. He holds a bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
"Sid has been an important part of Allcat's growth and leadership since 2012 and I can't think of another person more suited to take over as CEO," Mr. Hutton said. "Sid knows our Company inside and out, is passionate about the claims adjusting business, and is the strategic leader needed for the next step in our evolution."
Mr. Carr's promotion demonstrates Allcat's ongoing commitment to claims adjusting excellence, company growth, and continued development of a world class management team. For more information on Allcat, please visit www.allcatclaims.com.
Allcat Claims Service was formed in 2000 by a group of independent adjusters who believed there was a place in the claims industry for a fresh approach. The ownership believed the new ideas and experience each brought to the new company would provide unparalleled service to its clients. Allcat Claims Service places a premium on quality control, quality adjusters, and staying ahead of the technology changes. Most importantly, we pride ourselves on handling claims professionally and ethically. Allcat Claims Service can handle all insurance claims needs providing solutions for personal and commercial lines field inspections as well as end-to-end desk services for property, auto, flood and large loss claims. Our commitment to "Raising the Bar" has allowed us to grow our client and adjuster relationships over the years into something special.
Trive Capital is a Dallas, Texas based private equity firm with more than $4 billion of regulatory assets under management. Trive focuses on investing equity and debt in what it sees as strategically viable middle-market companies with the potential for transformational upside through operational improvement. We seek to maximize returns through a hands-on partnership that calls for identifying and implementing value creation ideas.
Valedor is a Houston-based private investment firm with additional offices in Burlingame, CA and Washington, D.C. Since 2020, Valedor has invested approximately $100 million on a deal-by-deal basis across venture and private equity opportunities. Valedor uses its principals' diverse skill sets and decades of experience as founders, investors, and C-level executives in the pursuit of long-term value for its limited partners.
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ERLANGER, Ky., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hy-Tek Material Handling and Advanced Handling Systems (AHS), a Hy-Tek Material handling company, leading full-service integrators of automated fulfillment and distribution solutions, announced yesterday the Grand Opening of their newly updated 20,000 square-foot Innovation Lab. Among the audience were Mayor Jessica Fette, customers, prospects, and other local government officials. Located in Erlanger, KY, the event was held in tandem with the Package Fulfillment, Logistics and Delivery Expo being hosted yesterday and today in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear congratulated Hy-Tek | AHS and thanked the company leaders for their commitment to the commonwealth.
"As we work toward building an economy that works for all Kentuckians, high-tech job opportunities will play an increased role in those efforts," Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said. "This investment by AHS and Hy-Tek is creating quality jobs in Northern Kentucky and supporting distribution and logistics growth, which is one of our state's thriving key industries. Thank you to the company leaders for their commitment to the commonwealth. I look forward to seeing what's next for AHS and Hy-Tek in Kentucky."
"With Hy-Tek's unveiling of the Innovation Lab comes a new evolution in how we serve our customers," said Dave Tavel, Sr. Vice President of Sales at AHS. "The future of our industry will rely on the emerging technologies that we integrate, test, and evaluate within our lab. We are continuously reviewing new and better ways to solve our customers' challenges. It is an exciting time for our industry as the demands for quality and speed increase; the need to utilize robotics will be commonplace. Our focus will be on supplementing the existing labor force, reducing the physical demands of the jobs, and driving quality for the industry. The next 50 years begin today!"
Hosting over 25 customers and prospects throughout the last six months, the lab features warehouse robotics systems that solve many pain-points companies are facing today. These technologies include autonomous mobile robots, collaborative robotic arms, robotic sortation solutions, full-scale Goods-to-Person systems, and more to come in the future as the companies' partnerships and innovations continue to expand.
"Our strategic journey to focus on innovative technology started over four years ago," said Zac Boehm, Vice President of Innovation and Technology at AHS. "Throughout those years, we have researched many different robotics manufacturers and aligned ourselves with technologies that make a difference to our current and future customers. By building a focus around Exotec, Caja, and Tompkins Robotics, we can work through proving and pairing solutions together in our innovation lab to show the value to the industry."
Earlier this year, AHS was acquired by Hy-Tek Holdings, a material handling automation integrator that maintains a separate facility in Hebron. Having acquired Johnson Stephens Consulting, World Source, Fascor, BP Controls, and most recently, AHS, Hy-Tek now offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for its customers.
"Hy-Tek /AHS is the only Systems Integrator in North America to integrate robotics offerings from Exotec and Caja robotics systems," said Donnie Johnson, President of Integrated Systems at Hy-Tek. "Robotics are growing rapidly in the e-commerce and distribution areas in our business sector. Hy-Tek can offer end-to-end solutions for our valued customer base. Our clients prefer working with Hy-Tek/AHS due to our broad product offering and comprehensive design-build capabilities."
Having a universal location with all technologies, Hy-Tek | AHS provides an opportunity for customers to personally experience and test solutions that will optimize their supply chain process.
About Hy-Tek Material Handling, LLC – www.hy-tek.com
Headquartered in Columbus, OH, Hy-Tek is a material handling automation integrator serving clients in diverse end- markets and applications, including e-commerce, third-party logistics, and parcel. Hy-Tek was established as a combination of Hy-Tek Material Handling, WorldSource, BP Controls, Fascor, LCS, and AHS. Together, they operate as Hy-Tek Material Handling, LLC. Hy-Tek is the premier single-source provider of material handling solutions for a wide range of industries including manufacturing, distribution, retail, construction, food, electronics, and automotive. Since 1963, Hy-Tek and its best-in-class industry partners—including manufacturers of industrial equipment; conveyor systems; automated storage and retrieval systems; rack and shelving—have been providing customers large and small with turnkey solutions. From customized one-of-a-kind handling and storage systems to pre-assembled buildings and off-the-shelf products—Hy-Tek's experienced team of engineering, sales, operations, and project management professionals partner with customers to help enhance productivity, streamline processes, and boost profitability. With over 500 employees, Hy-Tek serves customers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico from offices in Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. For more information, visit www.hy-tek.com
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High School entrepreneurs won $30,000 in seed funding for two winning startups
CHICAGO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Uncharted Learning, a national nonprofit committed to helping students develop resilience and problem-solving skills through entrepreneurship, congratulates the two winning teams, PharmAssist from Westlake High School in Texas and TuffToy from The Harker School in California, as well as finalists that participated in the 2022 INCubatoredu National Student Pitch Competition.
"The National Pitch event showcases the ingenuity and creativity of student entrepreneurs from across the country," said Christy Scott, Executive Director of Uncharted Learning. "It also demonstrates the benefits of entrepreneurship education for students – who will carry with them beyond high school the real-world experience of developing and pitching viable and sustainable solutions to real-world problems – and for the rest of us who could benefit from those solutions."
Five high school teams from California, Texas, Ohio, and Illinois competed for $30,000 in seed funding in the National Pitch Competition. The teams were selected from a pool of 56 student video submissions from across the US and Spain.
TuffToy from The Harker School in San Jose, California, will receive $20,000 to continue the development of their solution: the first durable dog toy with an interchangeable plush exterior providing high entertainment with no mess. The PharmAssist team, from Westlake High School in the Eanes Independent School District outside Austin, Texas, also received funding. For their solution – an app that makes people feel more confident and safe when taking medicine – the team received $10,000 in funding. Rounding out the finalists in this year's National Pitch Competition were Nusic, of Alamo Heights High School in Texas, MatchedUp, of Lakota West High School in Ohio, and SimplyNav, of Lake Forest High School in Illinois.
The INCubatoredu National Pitch Competition is the flagship event at the annual Uncharted Learning Summit. Students from around the world submit video entries to compete and pitch to investors for real funding at this 7th annual event. These students develop their products, business models, and investment pitches through the Uncharted Learning INCubatoredu curriculum, which includes problem-solution identification, customer and idea exploration, and authentic pitching opportunities.
Congratulations to the participating team members and their INCubatoredu teachers and mentors (listed below):
TuffToy
The Harker School, CA
Teacher: Michael Archeatel
Mentor: Thomas Deng
PharmAssist
Westlake High School, TX
Teachers: Jeff Nixon & Lindsey Stokes
Mentor: Gary Anderson
MatchedUp
Lakota West High School, OH
Teacher: Kevin Keen
Mentor: Ronnie Pate
Nusic
Alamo Heights High School, TX
Teacher: Cathy Klumpp
Mentor: Nathan Sharp
SimplyNav
Lake Forest High School, IL
Teachers: Joe Pulio & Phil LaScala
Mentor: Corey Holmer
About Uncharted Learning
Uncharted Learning is a not-for-profit organization with a mission to kick start students for life by equipping them with real-world skills. Its programs offer authentic, rigorous entrepreneurship experiences to students in 350 schools across the U.S., Australia, Guatemala, Spain and Switzerland. The company helps students discover their passions, strengthen their capabilities and create their own futures. Since 2013, Uncharted Learning's year-long INCubatoredu program has prepared students to succeed in a changing global economy.
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By KEITH RIDLER
Associated Press
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Idaho Republican Party will consider 31 resolutions at its three-day convention starting Wednesday, including one already adopted by Texas Republicans that President Joe Biden isn’t the legitimate leader of the country.
The Idaho resolution in the deeply conservative state that Donald Trump won with 64% of the vote in 2020 is nearly identical to the Texas resolution that was passed last month, stating: “We reject the certified results of the 2020 presidential election; and we hold that acting president Joseph Robinette Biden was not legitimately elected by the people of the United States.”
Both the Idaho and Texas resolutions contend that secretaries of state circumvented their state legislatures, even though both states have Republican secretaries of state.
Idaho’s resolution goes further than the Texas resolution in that it falsely states that audits found the vote count for the 2020 election to be fraudulent in Wisconsin and Arizona.
In Wisconsin, election fraud claims have been dismissed by courts or rejected by the state’s bipartisan election commission.
In Arizona, where Republicans submitted a slate of fake electors, Trump supporters hired inexperienced consultants to run “a forensic audit” that was discredited. FBI agents looking into events surrounding Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss recently subpoenaed the Republican Arizona Senate president, who orchestrated a discredited review of the election.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell, a Trump ally, even accused Idaho of allowing election fraud. But the Idaho secretary of state said a partial recount of ballots validated the accuracy of the 2020 results.
Among the other proposed Idaho Republican Party resolutions this week is one calling for not recognizing “imaginary identities,” a resolution aimed at transgender people.
Multiple resolutions involve voting, several focusing on people not deemed sufficiently Republican voting in Republican primaries.
One resolution, titled “A Resolution to Protect Rural Representation,” calls for changing Idaho’s system for statewide elections into a national-style electoral college, a process that sometimes leads to candidates winning without receiving the most votes.
Trump, for example, in 2016 defeated Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton by winning more electoral college votes despite losing the popular vote by about 3 million votes. The proposed system for Idaho would tally electoral votes from counties. Such a change in Idaho would require changing the state’s constitution.
Among the other proposed Idaho Republican Party resolutions this week is one calling for not recognizing “imaginary identities,” a resolution aimed at transgender people.
Another proposed resolution calls for privatizing Idaho Public Television, a long-time target of far-right Republicans.
The Idaho Republican Party will also elect officers during the gathering. First-term incumbent Chair Tom Luna, who served two terms as the state’s schools chief, is being challenged by Republican Rep. Dorothy Moon. Moon ran unsuccessfully in the Republican primary in May for secretary of state, contending the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent and Biden wasn’t president.
Mainstream Idaho Republicans, who would be considered far-right in many states, have dominated the state for three decades. But they have become targets of far-right members of their own party and labeled as RINOs — Republican in name only.
The May primary was a mixed bag for the two groups, and the power struggle will likely continue at the convention.
In the primary, first-term incumbent Gov. Brad Little crushed Trump-backed Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin, and most other statewide races went to more mainstream Idaho Republicans. But Raul Labrador, a favorite of the Tea Party during his eight years in the U.S. House, defeated five-term Attorney General Lawrence Wasden, well known for a strategy of simply calling balls and strikes that oftentimes irked his Republican colleagues when he gave them legal advice they didn’t want to hear.
Several far-right lawmakers in the House lost their seats, but the Senate turned decidedly more conservative with mainstream losses that included the co-chairman of the legislature’s powerful budget-setting committee.
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Halsey flaunts abs in crop top that reads Corporate Rock Wh*re for guest appearance at the Machine Gun Kelly concert in Los Angeles
Halsey was rocking a new look for their guest appearance with Machine Gun Kelly Wednesday in Los Angeles.
The 27-year-old flaunted their trim abs in a pair of low cut skin tight leather pants and a crop top reading Corporate Rock Wh*re.
The Billboard Music Award winner was also sporting a new short hair style when they took the stage with the rapper turned rocker to perform a duet of Forget Me Too.
Rockin': Halsey,27, was rocking Wednesday night in Los Angeles, displaying her trim abs in a pair of skin tight leather pants and a crop top at the Machine Gun Kelly concert
Earlier in the evening, the Without Me artist debuted a new look in a quick video on Instagram.
Their long blonde locks had been cut short to reveal what they called the 'return of my mullet.'
The So Good singer also showed off their makeup for the night from their About Face Beauty line, calling it 'the nineties-vibes-only red and blue makeup combo. made by color mixing eye paints and lip paints.'
Duet: The award winning singer performed the duet Forget Me Too with the rapper-turned-rocker at the star-studded event
Guest artists: The So Good singer was one of several guests artists which included Lil Wayne, Blackbear, Avril Levigne and Travis Barker in his first performance since being hospitalized for pancreatitis
The American Music Award winner was not the only guest performer at the star-studded MGK show on his Mainstream Sellout Tour.
Other artists to share their talents at the Kia Forum were Lil Wayne, 39, Blackbear, 31, Avril Levigne, 37 and a surprise guest, Travis Barker, 46.
It was the drummer's first performance since being hospitalized for pancreatitis last month.
New do: Before heading to the concert, Halsey debuted her new short hair style
Mullet: The Without Me singer artist called their new style the 'return of my mullet.' They chopped off her long blonde locks to create the chic new look
The Blink-182 rocker performed two songs, Tickets to My Downfall and Bloody Valentine. Travis' wife, Kourtney Kardashian, 43, was in the wings to support her new husband, seen standing close to MGK's fiancée' Megan Fox, 36.
Halsey is auctioning off a series of paintings created on stage during their Love and Power Tour.
The pieces are expected to go for five to seven thousand dollars each and proceeds will be donated to the National Network of Abortion Funds. The auction wraps up at Sotheby’s Contemporary Discoveries in New York July 19. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11014341/Halsey-flaunts-trim-abs-leather-pants-crop-Machine-Gun-Kelly-Los-Angeles.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-14T17:47:43Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11014341/Halsey-flaunts-trim-abs-leather-pants-crop-Machine-Gun-Kelly-Los-Angeles.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
BRYSON CITY, N.C. (AP) — A Florida man who aspires to be a commercial pilot showed his skills in an emergency when he landed a single-engine aircraft on a four-lane North Carolina road, missing cars and power lines as he touched down.
Vincent Fraser was flying the plane July 3 when the aircraft began to lose engine power as he was checking out land he had purchased near a lake. Fraser’s father-in-law also was aboard.
“There was nowhere to land so … I think I told him I loved him and that I was sorry for putting him in the situation,” Fraser told The Associated Press.
His father-in-law responded that he loved Fraser and to do the best he could.
“And from there on, I was just like, ’Game on. Let’s get down alive,” he said.
He was heading for a river when a highway, U.S. 19, appeared below the aircraft. A GoPro video posted by the sheriff’s office showed the airplane sailing over cars before it landed on the road, where oncoming traffic pulled off to the shoulder to avoid a collision.
Fraser, a former U.S. Marine who is currently a flight attendant, said he began having second thoughts about his piloting goals afterward. But the successful landing, along with family and community support, bolstered his resolve.
“Now I know that I can do it and I can make it out alive and safe,” Fraser said. | https://www.fox16.com/news/weird/video-shows-pilot-landing-stricken-small-plane-on-highway/ | 2022-07-14T17:48:08Z | https://www.fox16.com/news/weird/video-shows-pilot-landing-stricken-small-plane-on-highway/ | true |
Judge again denies Steve Bannon bid to delay his trial next week
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday again denied a request from Steve Bannon to delay his criminal contempt trial, saying he was confident a fair and impartial jury could be seated despite the extensive media coverage of the onetime adviser to former President Donald Trump.
U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols had earlier in the week rejected a bid by Bannon’s lawyers to delay his trial, which is scheduled to start Monday with jury selection. He made a similar ruling Thursday, turning aside concerns from Bannon’s lawyers about a CNN report set to air on the eve of trial and what they said were prejudicial comments made during a hearing this week by the House committee investigating the riot at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
“I am cognizant of current concerns about publicity and bias and whether we can seat a jury that is going to be appropriate and fair, but as I said before, I believe the appropriate course is to go through the voir dire process,” Nichols said, referring to the questioning of individual jurors before they are selected. “And I have every intention of getting a jury that is appropriate, fair and unbiased.”
Should that not happen, he said, the court will simply start the process over.
Bannon is charged in Washington’s federal court with defying a subpoena from the Jan. 6 committee that sought his records and testimony. Bannon was indicted in November on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress, one month after the Justice Department received a congressional referral. Each count carries a minimum of 30 days of jail and as long as a year behind bars.
He previously argued that his testimony is protected by Trump’s claim of executive privilege.
A lawyer for Bannon told the committee in a letter over the weekend that Bannon was now prepared to testify after Trump issued his own letter saying he would waive any claim of executive privilege.
Though such a professed willingness to testify won’t erase the criminal charges Bannon faces, Nichols left open the possibility that the letters could be referenced at trial, saying the information was “at least potentially relevant” to Bannon’s defense.
The judge mused earlier Thursday that Bannon could argue that he believed the committee’s dates for compliance with the subpoena were malleable and flexible — an argument prosecutors say is belied by the facts and the law.
“The crime of default (with regard to a subpoena) is complete at the time,” prosecutor Amanda Vaughn said.
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LONDON, UK — Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of sexually assaulting three men a decade or more ago, and was told he would face trial next year.
Spacey, 62, stood in the dock and spoke clearly as he replied “not guilty” to each of the five charges during a hearing at London’s Central Criminal Court, commonly known as the Old Bailey.
Judge Mark Wall set a date of June 6, 2023, for the trial to start and said it would last three to four weeks. It is likely to be at the Old Bailey, the venue for Britain's highest-profile criminal trials.
The former “House of Cards” star, who ran London’s Old Vic theater between 2004 and 2015, denied four counts of sexual assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent.
The incidents allegedly took place in London between March 2005 and August 2008, and one in western England in April 2013. The victims are now in their 30s and 40s.
Space's lawyer previously said the actor “strenuously denies” the allegations.
Spacey, who has addresses in London and the U.S., was granted bail and allowed to return to the United States after a preliminary hearing last month. The judge continued the actor's unconditional bail on Thursday, and said another pretrial hearing would be held early in 2023.
Spacey thanked the judge at the end of the 15-minute hearing. He made no comment as he left court and was ushered through a crowd of photographers and camera crews into a chauffeur-driven car.
Spacey won a best supporting actor Academy Award for the 1995 film “The Usual Suspects” and a lead actor Oscar for the 1999 movie “American Beauty.”
But his celebrated career came to an abrupt halt in 2017 when actor Anthony Rapp accused the star of assaulting him at a party in the 1980s, when Rapp was a teenager. Spacey denies the allegations.
Spacey faces a separate civil sex-assault lawsuit from Rapp in U.S. federal court in New York. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/kevin-spacey-pleads-not-guilty-sexual-assault-charges/507-18eb4843-9bbd-43c8-9965-c78fb70dabde | 2022-07-14T17:48:27Z | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/kevin-spacey-pleads-not-guilty-sexual-assault-charges/507-18eb4843-9bbd-43c8-9965-c78fb70dabde | false |
DENVER (AP) — A wealthy dentist killed his wife of 34 years with a shotgun blast at dawn on a remote African safari in 2016, collected nearly $5 million in insurance proceeds and later blurted out to his longtime lover that “I killed my f—g wife for you!,” a U.S. prosecutor told a jury in opening statements of the dentist’s murder trial Wednesday.
The alleged admission happened during an argument between Lawrence “Larry” Rudolph and his girlfriend, Lori Milliron, at a Phoenix steakhouse after he learned in 2020 that the FBI was investigating his wife Bianca Rudolph’s shooting death in a small cabin in Zambia, Assistant U.S. Attorney Bishop Grewell said in a Denver courtroom.
“He killed his wife for HER!,” Grewell said, pointing at Milliron, who is charged with lying to a grand jury and being an accessory after the fact and is being tried alongside Rudolph.
Rudolph, 67, is charged with murder and mail fraud in what prosecutors describe as a premeditated crime. He faces a maximum term of life in prison or the death penalty if convicted of murder in the trial, which is being held in a Colorado courtroom because the insurance payouts were based here.
Rudolph has maintained his innocence. He told Zambian police his wife died while he was in the bathroom, suggesting she shot herself while trying to pack a shotgun the couple took on the trip.
“They’ve chosen speculation over science. They’ve chosen fiction over fact,” declared Rudolph’s attorney, David Markus, in an equally impassioned opening statement.
Markus argued that the Rudolphs, the parents of two children, were in a happy marriage in 2016 that over the years had its ups and downs because both had had extramarital affairs — but that both continued to take frequent big game hunting trips. Bianca Rudolph was long aware of her husband’s relationship with Milliron, he said.
Markus had the couple’s grown children stand in court to affirm to jurors they were there to support their father, who along with Milliron paid close attention to the opening statements.
Milliron’s attorney, John Dill, told jurors his client knew nothing about any alleged murder and suggested she is the victim of leading questions by investigators and the grand jury.
“This isn’t a trial about adultery,” Dill said.
No one witnessed the shotgun blast in the cabin, said Milliron’s attorney, John Dill. The shooting occurred about 5 a.m. as local guides were in and out serving the couple coffee and helping them prepare for the return trip to the U.S., Markus said.
Within seconds, the guides were inside, finding Rudolph in distress and shock, Markus said. With support staff in and out that morning, the cabin’s doors open and window shades pulled up, Rudolph wouldn’t have had time to get away with shooting his wife, Markus argued.
Displaying a photo of the cabin — blood spattered on the floor, Bianca’s body covered by a black-striped white blanket, a 12-gauge Browning shotgun lying inside a soft case nearby — Markus argued that Bianca accidentally dropped the weapon, triggering the fatal shot in the heart, as she hurriedly packed up for the trip while Larry Rudolph was in the bathroom.
Zambian authorities determined two days after the Oct. 11, 2016, shooting that it was accidental, Markus said. Investigators for the insurers who later paid $4.8 million reached the same conclusion.
Prosecutors counter that evidence shows her wounds came from a shot fired from 2 to 3.5 feet away.
The government will prove that Rudolph, who built a small fortune with a Pennsylvania dental franchise, killed Bianca after receiving an ultimatum from Milliron, a former hygienist and manager of his office, that he divorce his wife, Grewell said.
Federal prosecutors, citing a U.S. consular official and others in Zambia, say Rudolph was in a hurry to have his wife cremated before returning home. A friend of Bianca’s, too, told the FBI she was suspicious because Bianca was a devout Catholic who would have opposed the practice.
But Markus displayed to jurors a copy of what he said was Bianca’s will stating she wanted to be cremated in the event of her death.
Markus argued that Rudolph had no financial motive for murder. His net worth was more than $15 million at the time; the insurance proceeds went into a trust for their children; and a prenuptial agreement with Bianca specified she’d get $2 million in case of a divorce, he said.
Rudolph plans to testify during the three-week trial, Markus said.
“He has the truth on his side,” Rudolph said.
Markus also told jurors that Rudolph’s alleged admission of guilt at the Phoenix restaurant was misheard by the witness. He claimed that what his client actually said was, ““They’re saying I killed my f—g wife for you,” Markus said.
“If that is what this case depends on, I can’t believe we’re going to be here for three weeks,” Markus said.
The case has attracted attention from Zambia to Pennsylvania to Arizona, where the Rudolphs — and later Rudolph and Milliron — established a comfortable residence in the Phoenix-area enclave of Paradise Valley.
Rudolph had built a small fortune as a dentist and later owner of a dental sedation franchise in the Pittsburgh area. He was a familiar fixture on local TV, advertising his services. He met Bianca at the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied dentistry, and they married in 1982.
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CLEARWATER BEACH, Fla., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The most recent addition to the Sheraton Sand Key Resort culinary staff is 22-year-old prep cook, Jenna Wieneke. Wieneke, almost completely blind following a life-threatening motorcycle accident, was not sure she would ever be able to work again, especially not in a kitchen. But Sheraton Sand Key Resort's award-winning Executive Chef, Andrew Basch has a secret ingredient for joint success.
Since Wieneke connected with Hands On Education Services (www.handsoneducation.net) and Executive Chef Andrew Basch, her life has been forever impacted. "Jenna is one of the most positive people I have ever met, and our entire culinary team loves the energy she brings to the kitchen. She helps us all put life in perspective," said Basch.
Founded in 1998, Hands On Education helps young adults with hands-on training and prepares them for permanent employment. "Many times, people with disabilities are better workers in terms of productivity and speed, but more importantly they appreciate that you gave them the opportunity," explained Hands On Education Program Director, John Ficca.
Basch is paying it forward and making a significant impact in the community with his partnership with the state-funded hospitality training program for adults with disabilities. And by the way, Basch graduated from the Hands On Education program in 2004, and his experience with the program kickstarted an incredibly successful career. Basch currently oversees all culinary operations and four on-site restaurants and bars at Sheraton Sand Key Resort, including Rusty's Bistro, an eight-time consecutive Golden Spoon Awards Winner by Florida Trend Magazine.
Since becoming the Executive Chef in 2019, Basch has made it a priority to give back to the program that helped launch his career and has brought in three students from the Hands On Education program to work as a part of his culinary team.
Sheraton Sand Key Resort is located directly on the beach at Sand Key. Offering 390 rooms and suites overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and the Intracoastal Waterway, the resort offers a legacy of exceptional hospitality serving guests from around the world.
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ANNSVILLE, N.Y. – New York State Police are searching for two males suspected in an armed robbery at the Cliff’s Local Market on Route 69 in Annsville early Thursday morning.
State police say two Black males, possibly in their mid-20s, walked into the store just before 2 a.m. demanding money, and one of them was armed with a long gun.
The two suspects went behind the counter and stole an undetermined amount of cash and several packs of cigarettes before running from the scene eastbound on Route 69.
State police are asking anyone with information that may help in this investigation to call 315-366-6000. | https://www.wktv.com/news/crime/state-police-searching-for-2-suspects-in-armed-robbery-at-annsville-convenience-store/article_a5bd8b4a-0389-11ed-b94a-7f9291bcd6aa.html | 2022-07-14T17:49:46Z | https://www.wktv.com/news/crime/state-police-searching-for-2-suspects-in-armed-robbery-at-annsville-convenience-store/article_a5bd8b4a-0389-11ed-b94a-7f9291bcd6aa.html | false |
Acquisition of pioneering miscanthus product firm continues to build Genera's already strong team
VONORE, Tenn., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genera Energy Inc. ("Genera"), the largest integrated manufacturer of non-wood agricultural pulp and molded fiber products in North America, is pleased to announce that it has acquired MxG Fiber LLC (MxG) as part of its overall growth strategy. This acquisition allows Genera to incorporate the knowledge and assets of MxG into its efforts to supply sustainable fiber packaging to the rapidly growing U.S. market.
The MxG management team founded Aloterra in 2010 and developed the first and largest commercial scale miscanthus crop operation in North America. The team leveraged a USDA program to plant over 20,000 acres of miscanthus in four Midwest states. Over the last decade, the team developed critical expertise in commercializing sustainable biomass crops, including the establishment, management, harvesting, storage, and processing of several perennial crops.
MxG's research and development efforts led to several commercial product lines based on miscanthus. The team built three manufacturing facilities in the Midwest over the last decade and brought several agricultural fiber products to market, including the first molded fiber products produced from miscanthus.
In connection with the acquisition, Matt Griswold, CEO of MxG, has joined the Genera team as Vice President, focusing on molded fiber product and market development. "I am excited to continue the MxG mission of expanding the use of perennial crops and replacing single use plastics under the Genera name," says Griswold.
"Our acquisition of MxG Fiber accelerates Genera's pursuit of innovative ways to decarbonize our economy using regenerative, sustainable agriculture," said Kelly Tiller, Genera's CEO. "Matt's passion for sustainability, combined with his deep expertise in perennial biomass crop production, product development, and manufacturing, really enhances the Genera team."
Genera operates the largest vertically integrated non-wood agricultural pulp and molded fiber manufacturing facility in North America. The company supplies customers with domestically sourced and manufactured non-wood pulp and molded fiber products made from locally grown fiber crops and agricultural residues.
Genera is a vertically integrated U.S.-based non-wood agricultural pulp and sustainable packaging company. The company is headquartered in Vonore, Tennessee where it operates a vertically integrated non-wood pulp plant and molded fiber manufacturing facility capable of producing 36,000 tons of agricultural pulp annually.
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COLUMBIA, Md. , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy discovered that Orion's Veil—an expanding shell consisting of dust and gas in front of the massive star cluster in the Orion Nebula—might be breaking.
Within the Orion Nebula is a massive set of stars known as the Trapezium stars. The winds from the Trapezium stars blow a bubble of dust and gas in the area in front of them, called Orion's Veil. The majority of Orion's Veil is sparse, with most of its gas lying in the bubble's wall. The wall, or Orion's Veil shell, is about a light-year thick and expanding toward us – and recent observations by the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) German REceiver for Astronomy at Terahertz Frequencies (GREAT) have identified some unexpected features in it.
"The bubble – with a diameter of approximately seven light-years – should be an almost sphere-like structure, but we found a protrusion in its northwestern part," said Ümit Kavak, a postdoctoral researcher at SOFIA, based out of NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley, who is the lead author on a recent paper in Astronomy & Astrophysics describing the studies.
The SOFIA observations show ionized carbon emission in this protrusion, which Kavak used to determine its size, structure, and how it is expanding, in hopes of uncovering its origins and future.
Shaped like a "U" lying on its side, the protrusion extends well beyond Orion's Veil shell. It is a likely spot for the shell to pierce, and the protrusion's chimney-like top seems to imply it already has.
"When you breach the Veil shell, you effectively start stirring a cosmic soup of gas and dust by adding turbulence," Kavak said.
"This isn't the most appetizing soup, but it's one of the ways to form new stars or limit future star formation," added Alexander Tielens, a researcher at Leiden University and a co-author on the paper.
This turbulence affects the density, temperature, and chemistry of its surrounding region, which may ultimately lead to the creation or destruction of star formation sites.
The group also identified a second, weaker protrusion, which they plan to investigate further in a future publication. Together, these protrusions affect the entire morphology of the Orion Nebula.
SOFIA is a joint project of NASA and the German Space Agency at DLR. DLR provides the telescope, scheduled aircraft maintenance, and other support for the mission. NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley manages the SOFIA program, science, and mission operations in cooperation with the Universities Space Research Association, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, and the German SOFIA Institute at the University of Stuttgart. The aircraft is maintained and operated by NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703, in Palmdale, California. SOFIA achieved full operational capability in 2014, and the mission will conclude no later than Sept. 30, 2022. SOFIA will continue its regular operations until then, including science flights and a deployment to New Zealand this summer.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 14, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1148 AM CDT Thu Jul 14 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of southwestern Trinity,
northern Grimes, northeastern Brazos, northwestern Montgomery,
northwestern San Jacinto, southern Houston, Madison and Walker
Counties through 1230 PM CDT...
At 1147 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles east of Mart to 17 miles southwest of
Centerville to 9 miles southeast of Madisonville to near Riverside.
Movement was southwest at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Huntsville, Madisonville, Trinity, New Waverly, Riverside, Bedias,
Kurten, Wixon Valley, Huntsville State Park, Iola, Crabbs Prairie,
North Zulch, Roans Prairie, Richards and Carlos.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3102 9570 3095 9526 3090 9528 3090 9531
3079 9533 3048 9547 3054 9602 3073 9635
3080 9642 3092 9634 3109 9598
TIME...MOT...LOC 1647Z 032DEG 25KT 3154 9668 3104 9613 3085 9580 3081
9542
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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(NewsNation) — Global stocks and Wall Street futures sank Thursday after higher U.S. inflation stoked expectations of more rate hikes that investors worry will chill economic growth.
Oil prices fell more than $1 to below $100 per barrel.
Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index declined after data Wednesday showed U.S. consumer inflation accelerated to 9.1% in June over a year earlier from May’s 8.6%. That was despite three rate hikes this year by the Federal Reserve.
Investors worry that aggressive action by the Fed and other central banks to cool inflation, which is at four-decade highs, might derail global growth.
“Growth fears are hitting the markets harder than inflation concerns,” Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management said in a report.
The Federal Reserve and central banks in Britain, South Korea and some other countries have hiked rates to cool surging prices. The European Central Bank has similar plans.
Traders expect another Fed rate hike this month, probably matching last month’s 0.75 percentage point rise, the biggest in 28 years and three times the usual margin.
Fed officials say a recession is possible but not certain. They point to a strong U.S. job market despite higher borrowing costs.
“There are some very early signs that people are maybe anticipating a recession at the same time, though, that it’s creating this crunch where people have been spending a lot of money on groceries, the gas pump, and now they’re also having to deal with the fact that they’re probably going to be paying more interest on car loans, on credit card debt, on mortgages,” said NewsNation business contributor Lydia Moynihan.
Meanwhile, traders are looking ahead to the latest quarterly results from big U.S. companies in the next few weeks.
In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude lost $1.26 to $95.04 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose 46 cents to $96.30 on Wednesday. Brent crude, the price basis for international oil trading, retreated from $1.06 to $98.51 per barrel in London. It added 8 cents the previous session to $99.57 a barrel.
The dollar rose to 139.23 yen from Wednesday’s 137.32 yen. The euro declined to $1.0024 from $1.0062.
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Govt. hospitals get a makeover for better patient care
Lending an ear to the needs of the patients, major government hospitals in the city have spruced up amenities such as battery cars, spacious waiting sheds and water heaters
With better infrastructure, government hospitals in Chennai have changed like never before. Making the hospitals patient-friendly is gaining priority among major hospitals, with institutions lending an ear to the needs of patients and adding amenities such as battery cars, spacious waiting sheds and water heaters in wards.
The ambience in government hospitals has undergone a sea change over the years. The challenges of managing the huge flow of patients and visitors are manifold — maintaining sanitation, providing a patient-friendly ambience, availability of basic amenities, reducing waiting time, prompt care and so on. Nevertheless, a number of steps have been taken to ensure patient comfort.
Based on public requests, the Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) has made MRI services available round-the-clock. “MRI services were available from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. We had requests from the public to extend the service so that the need to wait can be done away with. Following this, we posted a technician and the service is available from 11 p.m. to 8 a.m. as well. We receive at least four or five patients, mainly with neurological conditions such as stroke and seizures, during this time,” E. Theranirajan, hospital dean, said.
Earlier, following requests from patients, the hospital had installed water heaters and set up pantries on all floors. Racks were put in place for their belongings to be kept. “To address complaints of insects and cockroaches, we are hiring pest control services and spending ₹45,000 every month,” he said.
Signages were put up at various points, while two sheds to provide a waiting place for visitors are being set up. “Twenty-five new lifts have been approved and ₹7.5 crore allotted. We are replacing the damaged lifts,” he said.
At the Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital (TNGMSSH), Omandurar Estate, an advanced maternal screening scheme was rolled out two months ago. This first trimester screening comprised an ultrasound scan and blood tests for genetic markers and costs ₹1,000. It was aimed at providing risk assessment for pregnant women, V. Anand Kumar, nodal officer at the hospital, said. Another recent initiative taken by the hospital was adding two more battery-operated cars for elderly patients. With this, the hospital has four battery cars. “Elderly patients find it difficult to walk. This is very helpful especially when patients coming to the outpatient departments are referred to the “B” block of the hospital,” he said.
Surge in OPD
The hospital receives nearly 1,000 outpatients a day while the in-patient flow has increased 1.5 times when compared to pre-COVID times, he said. “Before COVID-19, we had 260 to 280 in-patients. Now, it has increased to more than 400. Individual departments are getting increased inflow of outpatients, while referrals has also increased,” he added.
R. Jayanthi, dean of Government Medical College hospital, Omandurar Estate, said that emergency and trauma care has undergone a sea change in the government sector. “We have come a long way in housekeeping and ambience as well,” she said.
“Ours is a young hospital. As a way forward, we are rolling out the Health Management Information System in a phased manner. We will digitise records and make the hospital paper-free so that it will be convenient for both patients as well as doctors. Already, we have the Laboratory Information Management System in place,” she said.
Considering the huge inflow of patients and visitors, keeping the premises clean was a priority area. P. Balaji, dean of Government Stanley Medical College hospital, said the premises was well-maintained by workers and disinfection was carried out at regular intervals to prevent cross infections.
While the battery car facility was available to pick up sick patients and transport them from one block to another, individual pharmacy outlets near each specialty outpatient department were in place to avoid crowds and save time. “Though the centralised laboratory services are available, individual blood collection counters are being brought in at the OPD and emergency departments for the convenience of patients and enable quicker service,” he said.
The infrastructure has really improved in the government sector, he said. “We have all specialities under a single roof. We have pay wards and single rooms as well.”
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- Outback and Legacy receive a redesigned front fascia
- Latest version of EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology is standard
- SUBARU STARLINK® multimedia systems offer improved on-screen controls
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ are standard on 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system
- Outback Onyx Edition now has two engine options
- Legacy Sport now comes standard with 2.4-liter turbo SUBARU BOXER® engine
CAMDEN, N.J., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the updated 2023 Outback SUV and Legacy sedan. Both models receive updated styling as well as new safety and in-vehicle technologies. This year, the Outback Onyx Edition trim level is available with two engine options and the Legacy Sport comes standard with a 2.4-liter turbo SUBARU BOXER engine. Both models will begin arriving at Subaru retailers this fall.
The 2023 Legacy and Outback (except Wilderness) receive a bolder look thanks to a new front fascia incorporating a more prominent grille and redesigned LED headlights. On the sides of Outback (except Wilderness), the expanded wheel arch cladding adds to the vehicle's new look while providing additional protection.
Both vehicles come standard with the latest generation of EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology. The enhanced system operates more smoothly and under a greater range of conditions. These improvements are the result of a wider field of view, updated control software, and the addition of an electric brake booster.
The 2023 Outback and Legacy make available the latest version of the SUBARU STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto with full screen display. The system features an 11.6-inch high-resolution touchscreen with combination meter integration and improved on-screen controls for audio, HVAC, X-MODE® (on Outback), and other vehicle functions. Additional standard features include Bluetooth® hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity; AM/FM stereo; rear vision camera; SiriusXM® and SiriusXM Travel Link® (4-month free Platinum subscription); HD Radio®; over-the-air updates; and new Valet Mode.
The top-level Touring adds a Wide-Angle Mono Camera that works with the dual-camera EyeSight system. The additional camera expands the field of view even further to recognize pedestrians and bicycles sooner when the vehicle enters an intersection at low speed. EyeSight gives an alert to the driver and, when necessary, applies brakes to avoid collisions.
On models equipped with Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, EyeSight now includes Automatic Emergency Steering. The two systems work in conjunction to help avoid a collision with an obstacle at speeds less than 50 mph.
2023 Subaru Outback
The 2023 Outback delivers the optimal blend of SUV capability and car-like ride and handling with standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Active Torque Vectoring, Vehicle Dynamics Control and X-MODE with Hill Descent Control. The 8.7 inches of ground clearance (9.5 inches for Wilderness) is greater than that of many SUVs, yet the Outback maintains a comfortably low step-in height for both front and rear passenger entry.
For 2023 model year, Outback will be available in Base, Premium, Onyx Edition, Wilderness, Limited, Touring, and XT trim levels.
The Outback Base starts at a competitive price of $28,395 and comes with an extensive list of standard features including EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology with Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam Assist; LED fog lights; Rear Vision Camera with Adaptive Guidelines; X-MODE with Hill Descent Control.
The SUV is also equipped with power windows, door locks, fuel door, and mirrors as well as a USB-A input/charge port and 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack in the front center console. The standard security system includes remote keyless entry and the dome and cargo area lights have been upgraded to LED.
The entry-level trim is powered by a 2.5-liter BOXER engine that produces 182 hp and 176 lb-ft of torque. The naturally aspirated engine is paired with a standard Lineartronic® CVT (continuously variable transmission) with 8-speed manual shift mode and steering wheel paddle shift control switches.
In addition, the Outback Base is equipped with the STARLINK dual 7.0-inch center information display with improved on-screen controls. The upper 7-inch touchscreen operates audio controls while the lower 7-inch touchscreen operates controls for climate, EyeSight, X-MODE, and other vehicle systems. The multimedia system also offers AM/FM/HD Radio; Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity; rear vision camera; and SiriusXM® and SiriusXM Travel Link® (4-month free Platinum subscription).
The Outback Premium, with a starting price of $30,695, includes all the standard equipment from the Base and adds an All-Weather Package; leather-wrapped steering wheel; dual-zone automatic climate control system; 10-way power driver seat; and rear gate LED light.
The Premium comes standard with the latest version of the STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto with full screen display.
The front center console now features an available USB-C input/charge port, as well as the existing USB-A port and 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack. All three input locations are now illuminated. The rear section of the center console offers a USB-A and new UBS-C charge ports and rear ventilation.
There are two option packages available for the Premium. The first includes Hands-Free Power Rear Gate; Keyless Access with Push-Button Start; and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (EyeSight adds Automatic Emergency Steering) with an MSRP of $1,400.
The second package includes all the features of the first package and adds a Power Moonroof and the STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation powered by TomTom® for an MSRP of $2,995.
The Onyx Edition is now available with the 2.5-liter naturally aspirated SUBARU BOXER® engine. Priced from $33,495, the Onyx Edition features black-finish exterior elements and badging, 18-inch alloy wheels in black finish, and an exclusive gray two-tone interior. Further, the seats are wrapped in a water-repellant durable StarTex® material. The Onyx Edition builds on the Premium trim and includes Hands-Free Power Gate and dual-function X-MODE.
An available option package includes a Power Moonroof; STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system; and Reverse Automatic Braking for an MSRP of $1,845.
Priced from $38,595 the Outback Onyx Edition XT upgrades to the powerful 2.4-liter turbo BOXER engine as well as 180-Degree Front View Monitor, 8-way power front passenger seat, and a full-size spare tire. New for this year, a Power Moonroof; STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system; and Reverse Automatic Braking are standard equipment.
The Outback Wilderness has a starting price of $38,445. The rugged trim level builds off the Onyx Edition XT including the 2.4-liter turbo BOXER engine; Hands-Free Power Gate; 180-Degree Front View Monitor; and a full-size matching spare tire. In addition, the Outback Wilderness is equipped with dual-function X-MODE; Yokohama GEOLANDAR® all-terrain tires; and unique exterior and interior accents.
The suspension on Outback Wilderness has been tuned for improved stability on rough terrain while retaining ride comfort and handling performance on the open road. The front and rear shock absorbers and springs were increased in length to provide more suspension travel with 9.5 inches of ground clearance.
An option package that offers a Power Moonroof; STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system; and Reverse Automatic Braking is available for an MSRP of $1,845.
The well-appointed Outback Limited starts at $35,295. New for 2023, the Limited comes standard with 12-way power driver's seat with two position memory with power lumbar support. Built on Premium, the Limited adds perforated leather-trimmed upholstery; heated rear seat backs; hands-free power rear gate; and Keyless Access with Push-Button Start to its list of standard features. Standard driver assist technologies include Reverse Automatic Braking and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. EyeSight adds Automatic Emergency Steering.
An option package includes a Power Moonroof; Heated Steering Wheel (360-degree); STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system; Harman Kardon® audio system; and DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System for an MSRP of $2,060.
At $39,695, the turbocharged 2023 Outback Limited XT upgrades to the 2.4-liter turbo BOXER engine. The Limited XT adds a Power Moonroof; Heated Steering Wheel (360-degree); STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system; Harman Kardon audio system, and DriverFocus.
The top-of-the-line Touring is priced at $39,845 and includes all the standard equipment of the Limited, plus a 180-Degree Front View Monitor; automatic power-folding mirrors; heated steering wheel (360-degree), and ventilated front seats.
For 2023, the Touring trim adds a Wide-Angle Mono Camera that works together with the dual-camera EyeSight system. Also new for Touring is a full LCD Smart Rear-View Mirror with auto-dimming, compass, and Homelink®. The top trim is also adorned with exclusive exterior and interior accents and genuine Black or Java Brown Nappa Leather upholstery throughout the interior.
The Outback Touring XT is priced at $42,295 and comes with all the standard equipment of the Touring and upgrades to the 2.4-liter turbocharged BOXER engine.
2023 Subaru Legacy
The 2023 Legacy lineup receives a new front fascia incorporating a more prominent grille and redesigned LED headlights. For 2023, the Legacy is available in Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring XT.
The Legacy Base is priced at $24,395 is equipped with standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and Active Torque Vectoring and is powered by the 2.5-liter BOXER engine. The naturally aspirated engine produces 182 hp and 176 lb-ft of torque and is paired with a standard Lineartronic® CVT with 8-speed manual shift mode and steering wheel paddle shift control switches.
The Legacy comes with an extensive list of standard features including EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology with Advanced Adaptive Cruise Control with Lane Centering; Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; LED Steering Responsive Headlights with High Beam Assist; Rear Vision Camera with Adaptive Guidelines. The mid-size sedan is also equipped with power windows, door locks, fuel door, and mirrors as well as a USB-A input/charge port and 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack in the front center console. The standard security system includes remote keyless entry, and the dome light has been upgraded to LED.
In addition, the Base trim is equipped with the STARLINK dual 7.0-inch center information display with improved on-screen controls. The upper 7-inch touchscreen operates audio controls while the lower 7-inch touchscreen operates controls for climate, EyeSight, and other vehicle systems. The multimedia system offers AM/FM/HD Radio; Bluetooth hands-free phone and audio streaming connectivity; rear vision camera; and SiriusXM® and SiriusXM Travel Link® (4-month free Platinum subscription).
Starting at $26,695, the Legacy Premium upgrades over the Base trim with an All-Weather Package, leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control system, rear ventilation in the center console, and a 10-way power driver seat.
The Premium comes standard with the latest version of the STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Plus system featuring wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto with full screen display.
The front center console now features an available USB-C input/charge port, in addition to the existing USB-A port and 3.5 mm auxiliary input jack. All three input locations are now illuminated. The rear section of the center console offers USB-A and USB-C charge ports and rear ventilation.
Two option packages are available for the Premium. The first package has an MSRP of $1,000 and includes Keyless Access with Push-Button Start; LED fog lights; and Blind Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. EyeSight adds Automatic Emergency Steering. The second package includes all the features of the first package and adds a Power Moonroof and STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation for an MSRP of $2,595.
For 2023, the Legacy Sport comes standard with the 260 hp 2.4-liter turbo BOXER engine. The Sport is priced at $33,895. The Sport trim's exterior is immediately distinguishable by a red accent across the front grille; magnetite gray metallic side mirrors and trunk spoiler; and gray 18-inch alloy wheels. The interior comes in an exclusive black and gray two-tone cloth with contrasting red stitching.
The Sport builds on the Premium trim and adds sport-tuned suspension, LED fog lights, power moonroof, and STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation. Additional standard safety features include Reverse Automatic Braking and DriverFocus® Distraction Mitigation System.
The Legacy Limited, with a starting price of $31,445, includes all the features of Premium and upgrades with perforated leather-trimmed upholstery; heated rear seatbacks; rear A/C outlets; and Keyless Access with Push-Button Start. Standard driver assist technologies include Reverse Automatic Braking and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist; and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert. EyeSight adds Automatic Emergency Steering.
The Limited offers a single option package with DriverFocus; STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation system; Harman Kardon premium audio system; Power Moonroof and Heated Steering Wheel. The MSRP for this value-packed option package is $2,060.
The 2023 Legacy Touring XT is priced at $37,695 and builds on the Limited trim with upgrades Power Moonroof; Heated Steering Wheel (360-degree); STARLINK 11.6-inch Multimedia Navigation; Harman Kardon premium audio system; 180-degree Front View Monitor; and DriverFocus. The Touring XT also comes with luxury appointments including exterior side mirrors in satin chrome finish with integrated turn signals and Nappa Leather upholstery (Java Brown or Slate Black). The top-of-the-line Legacy is powered by a 2.4-liter turbo BOXER engine delivering 260 hp and 277 lb.-ft. of torque.
For 2023, the Legacy Touring XT is equipped with a Wide-Angle Mono Camera that works with the dual-camera EyeSight system to expand the field of view even further to recognize pedestrians and bicycles sooner when the vehicle enters an intersection at low speed.
The Outback and Legacy are built at Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) in Lafayette, Indiana along with the Ascent and Impreza.
About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $270 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged nearly 78,000 volunteer hours. As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do.
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When Vincent Van Gogh was low on money he took to painting on both sides of the canvas, but over the years some of his reverse side paintings were covered up and lost. Now, another of his hidden self-portraits has been discovered, this time at the National Galleries of Scotland.
"Moments like this are incredibly rare," Frances Fowle, senior curator of French art, said in a statement. "We have discovered an unknown work by Vincent van Gogh, one of the most important and popular artists in the world."
The self-portrait was revealed during an X-ray of an 1885 painting by Van Gogh, Head of a Peasant Woman, as the museum was prepping for an upcoming exhibition on impressionism, which is scheduled to open at the end of the month.
"Hidden from view for over a century, the self-portrait is on the back of the canvas with Head of a Peasant Woman and is covered by layers of glue and cardboard," the museum said in a statement on Thursday.
Experts at the museum believe the materials covering the newly discovered self-portrait were applied in the early 20th century before the art went on display.
"When we saw the X-ray for the first time of course we were hugely excited. Such a major discovery happens once, twice in a conservator's lifetime," senior paintings conservator Lesley Stevenson said in a video released by the museum. "To have an image as elusive as it presently is something very, very special."
It's not clear yet whether it will be possible to uncover the hidden self-portrait, but that doesn't mean you can't see it. An X-ray image of the ghostly portrait will be part of the upcoming exhibit, viewable using a special lightbox.
The museum describes the newly discovered image as "a bearded sitter in a brimmed hat with a neckerchief loosely tied at the throat. He fixes the viewer with an intense stare, the right side of his face in shadow and his left ear clearly visible."
This self-portrait isn't the first hidden painting of Van Gogh's to be discovered and it might not be the last. Other double-sided works of Van Gogh's have been uncovered previously, including at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. The famous artist also painted over his work at times.
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ANAHEIM, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As civic and industry leaders look for solutions to California's historic drought, the Rebuild SoCal Zone Podcast launched a mini-series diving into the state's water crisis and proposed strategies for conservation and reuse.
In the first episode, host Jon Switalski speaks with Karla Nemeth, Director of the California Department of Water Resources. Nemeth discusses the role climate change plays in the drought, new emergency water regulations put forth by the State Water Resources Control Board, and efforts to recycle water.
"It has become the driest 22-year period in at least the last 1200 years… and all of this is being intensified by climate change," says Nemeth. "We are not going to conserve our way out of this drought."
Listen to the first episode in the series here: https://anchor.fm/rebuild-socal-partnership/episodes/Californias-Water-Crisis-Discussing-the-Megadrought-with-Karla-Nemeth-e1jl73q
In the second episode, host Marci Stanage speaks with Deven Upadhyay, Chief Operating Officer and Assistant General Manager at the Metropolitan Water District (MWD). The two discuss water reuse, the benefits of recycled water, and conservation efforts.
Upadhyay says, "Recycled water is not only safe, but it makes sense in terms of building a portfolio that ensures that future drought cycles won't require significant measures to get through." He explains that "we're already using recycled water", and emphasizes the importance of "leveraging portable reuse to create a more large-scale supply for Southern California."
MWD is partnering with the Los Angeles County Sanitation District to establish the nation's largest recycled water project, which could produce up to 150 million gallons of water daily, enough for 1.5 million people.
Listen to the second episode in the series here: https://anchor.fm/rebuild-socal-partnership/episodes/California-Water-Crisis-Discussing-Water-Solutions-with-Deven-Upadhyay-of-Metropolitan-Water-District-e1k7gds
This episode of The Rebuild SoCal Zone and past podcast episodes can be found at: https://anchor.fm/rebuild-socal-partnership. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts.
Rebuild SoCal Partnership is a partnership between organized labor and construction management that represents more than 2,750 construction firms that employ more than 90,000 union workers in the 12 counties of Southern California.
The Partnership advocates responsible investment in public infrastructure projects to help fix Southern California's aging transportation, water, and storm drain systems while building for our future needs and economic growth.
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Editor’s note: The following story deals with suicide. If you have suicidal thoughts, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255 (En Español: 1-888-628-9454; Deaf and Hard of Hearing: 1-800-799-4889).
For suicide prevention resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, click here.
The new 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number rolls out this Saturday. The majority of crisis hotline calls can be resolved over the phone. But for those who need in-person help, facilities called Living Rooms are a welcome alternative.
Carter Barrett of WFYI and Side Effects Public Media reports.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Vegetable gardeners are starting to see the fruits of their labor as the summer season continues. Anyone who grows tomatoes in their garden or even indoors knows this is the fruit’s peak time of year. If you or someone you know have so many tomatoes growing that you can’t keep up with the BLTs or salads, then we found a recipe to help use up that delicious produce: tomato gravy.
This tomato gravy is not like the sauce so many of us enjoy ladled over pasta. Southerners use a different variety of tomato gravy to add a fresh, savory flavor to biscuits, meatloaf, and other regional food staples. One blogger says it’s great over cheese grits or shrimp and grits, while another fan notes that it even tastes good with peach cobbler and bread pudding.
According to The Kitchn, this version of tomato gravy has its origins in the southern U.S. The simple recipe typically has five or fewer ingredients and its rich flavor is from a combination of fresh produce, fat, and dairy. By making bumper crops of tomatoes into a gravy, gardeners/farmers could make their crop last through the off-season through canning.
The tomato gravy recipe from The Kitchn sticks to the classic, simple version of this versatile dish and uses only a few ingredients. To make this recipe, you will need diced tomatoes (either fresh or canned, so don’t worry if you don’t grow tomatoes), bacon fat or unsalted butter, heavy cream and just a few other ingredients you probably already have in your pantry.
You can get the specific ingredient quantities and full recipe at The Kitchn.
The best part about this tomato gravy is that, unlike its Italian tomato/pasta sauce cousin, this recipe doesn’t need to sit on the stove and simmer all day. With only five minutes of prep work and about 15 minutes of cooking time, you can whip up this accompaniment to a meal in no time at all. And, if you have leftovers when you’re done, the gravy can be stored in an airtight container for up to five days and reheated.
We found another variation of this popular regional recipe on Twitter thanks to The Southern Lady Cooks.
Enjoy this Southern tomato gravy over biscuits, rice or pasta. Versatile and delicious! https://t.co/IUHvSuA2GL #tomato #gravy #Southernfood #classic #oldfashioned #recipe #easyrecipes #thesouthernladycooks #Foodie pic.twitter.com/4SmpkhxSQq
— The Southern Lady Cooks (@SouthLadyCooks) August 24, 2020
While her recipe is similar as far as its quick preparation and convenience, there are some important changes. For example, you’ll use water instead of cream, remove the broth, and add other seasonings including garlic powder.
A Taste of Home contributor also offers a different take on the dish, which was a contest winner at the site. This version uses actual bacon instead of bacon fat, along with an onion and tomato juice for the liquid instead of milk or water. And over at The Spruce Eats, the recipe includes tomato paste along with actual tomatoes and garnishes the gravy with parsley. So there are plenty of variations to explore, based on what’s in your pantry or the flavors you prefer.
Check out these different versions and give them a try to see which version of the tomato gravy you enjoy more. What foods will you enjoy it with?
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Police: Bullet shot through room with sleeping children in Sioux Falls
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Authorities said no injuries were reported after a bullet was shot through a room with sleeping children and woke up two adults in a southern Sioux Falls house.
Sioux Falls police spokesman Sam Clemens said early this morning around 1:15 a.m., two adults and three children were asleep inside a house when the adults heard what they thought was a tree breaking or firecrackers. They went outside to find a single bullet hole in the house. They found that the bullet had traveled through the walls and into the bedroom where the father and three children had been sleeping.
Although only one bullet hole had been found in the home, police found two shell casings at the scene.
The victims do not know why their house was shot.
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Lawmakers unveiled a new statue Wednesday of civil rights icon, educator and women’s rights activist Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune at the U.S. Capitol.
It marks the first time in U.S. history that a Black American represents a state in the Capitol's Statuary Hall.
Born in 1875, Bethune was instrumental in the civil rights movement and was an education trailblazer. She fought to gain freedom from discrimination and for financial, political and educational equality for Black Americans.
The unveiling of the statue marks a “joyous moment” for the Bethune family and for American history, granddaughter Dr. Evelyn Bethune told News4. The unveiling comes a year after Florida opted to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Edmund Kirby Smith.
“For her to replace a Confederate general who fought to keep our family and Black people enslaved is a righteous move,” Dr. Evelyn Bethune said.
The towering, white marble statue by Nilda Comas depicts Bethune in academic garb, including a mortarboard cap and tassel. A black marble rose in her left hand “symbolizes her belief that ‘loving thy neighbor’ means interracial, inter-religious and international brotherhood,” the Architect of the Capitol site says.
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Comas, the artist, is the first artist of Puerto Rican descent commissioned to sculpt a statue for the National Statuary Hall Collection, according to the site.
Just south of Logan Circle, Bethune’s local residence from 1943 to 1949 became the first national headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women. The house is significant in many ways and a tribute to Bethune’s resourcefulness. African Americans, Bethune among them, could not stay at many of the city’s hotels.
“So, she opened the third floor of the home as boarding room spaces,” said John Fowler of the National Park Service (NPS).
As her own home away from home, the house holds hints toward the woman behind the iconoclast, including a picture of her parents, former enslaved people, and a replica of a cane that was a gift from first lady Eleanor Roosevelt to Bethune.
“She used the cane, not for health reasons, but for effect,” Fowler said. “She said it gave her swag.”
Standing with the likes of Roosevelt, Josephine Baker and W.E.B. Dubois were among the more notable to cross the threshold of the 147-year-old house in furtherance of the cause and a people.
“She walked with her head held high, and she would encourage all people, but specifically African Americans, to walk with their heads high,” Fowler said.
NPS maintains Council House, which is open for tours Thursday through Saturday. With Bethune’s story gaining attention, the tours are expected to be more popular.
Bethune’s statue in Statuary Hall stand next to a statue of civil rights icon Rosa Parks. Parks' statue, unveiled in 2013, is not part of the Statuary Hall collection.
Bethune would have told modern-day Americans to fight for what’s right, her granddaughter said she believes.
“She would say that we’re too quiet, that those who know what’s right are too silent, and we can no longer wait for people to do the right thing,” Dr. Evelyn Bethune said. “[…] She understood that during that time and she fought.” | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/mary-mcleod-bethune-statue-unveiled-in-statuary-hall/3299745/ | 2022-07-14T18:00:26Z | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/mary-mcleod-bethune-statue-unveiled-in-statuary-hall/3299745/ | true |
LOS ANGELES, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services (Didi Hirsch), home of the nation's premier Suicide Prevention Center and a leading provider of whole-person mental health and crisis care, announces its acquisition of Teen Line, the leading global teen-to-teen peer support line and youth-centered mental health organization.
One of the most vulnerable age groups impacted by today's unprecedented mental health crisis are children, adolescents and young adults
with suicide being the second leading cause of death for 10 to 24-year-olds. Each day in our nation, there are an average of over 5,400 suicide attempts by young people in grades 7-12. The acquisition bridges two leading organizations to more holistically support our most vulnerable demographic at a time when mental health challenges among our youth are reaching crisis levels.
will have the opportunity to combine its mental health crisis care capabilities with Teen Line's successful track record and youth-support services to further enhance the organization's whole-person care model.
For over 40 years, Teen Line has provided support, resources and hope to young people through its hotline, taking calls, texts and emails by professionally trained teen and youth counselors and outreach programs. Teen Line's approach of teen-to-teen support has proven to be an effective mechanism in connecting and servicing teens, not only on a national but on a global scale. For over four decades, Teen Line continues to train high school students to be listeners, empower them to become mental health ambassadors, and evolve to be change-makers in their community. Within the last five years, Teen Line has experienced tremendous increases in demand for services with the number of teens reaching out nearly tripling, and the number of outreach programs conducted doubling. The organization responded to 7,175 calls, texts and emails from teens in distress in 2021 and has to date, trained over 2,200 teens to be "listeners" on the hotline in order to provide the necessary support. About 70% of incoming calls and texts come from outside of California, approximately 2/3 are by 14-17-year-olds, and more than 20% are by 13 and younger. Teen Line volunteers responded remotely during the pandemic and partnered with Didi Hirsch to supplement services during an influx of calls and during their after hours.
"Teen Line has been at the forefront of mental health advocacy and change by providing a safe, anonymous space for vulnerable youth," said Lyn Morris, CEO of Didi Hirsch. "Teen Line's work, and most importantly their team will help Didi Hirsch on our mission to further expand access to mental healthcare and provide the necessary resources to youth and other communities in need."
"We are beyond excited to join such a renowned and effective organization that shares our ethos and mission of mental health advocacy and crisis care," said Cheryl Eskin, Chief Operating Officer of Teen Line. "Didi Hirsch will expand Teen Line's reach to provide increased access to youth at a time when so many of our youth are struggling with mental health concerns. Together we can save more lives!"
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services has been a recognized leader in whole-person mental health and crisis care for 80 years. Experts at its Suicide Prevention Center offer the nation's most comprehensive array of suicide-specialized services, including multiple 24/7 crisis hotlines in English and Spanish, Crisis Chat and Texting, and Teen Line after hours. Didi Hirsch pioneered suicide hotlines and support groups for survivors of attempts and loss that are gold standards taught throughout the U.S. today. The organization leads planning and implementation for 988, the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, across California, going live on July 16, 2022.
Teen line has a long trajectory, created in 1980 by Dr. Elaine Leader and Dr. Terry Lipton. Through their personal work with teenagers, they saw the need for a more inclusive approach to adolescent mental health. After extensive research and recognizing that when teens need help, they go straight to their peers; Teen Line was born. In the past 40 years, notable programs and innovative outreach has been developed, including the training of LAPD Juvenile Procedures Officers since 1996 and LGBTQ+ outreach since 1998. The organization has received outstanding awards and certifications, such as the American Association of Suicidology accreditation in 2005. Teen Line has also recognized renowned figures like the late Rosa Parks, activist and civil rights leader in 1999. Recently, this past February, with the support of Morgan Stanley's Alliance for Children's Mental Health, Teen Line piloted a Career Development Program at Applied Technology Center High School in Montebello. These trained students will ultimately answer Teen Line texts at their school site, expanding Teen Line's hours and reaching into other communities.
Teen Line is possible through longtime supporters like Cedars-Sinai. Since 1980, their partnership has provided the office space and equipment needed for operations and will continue after this merger. "Cedars-Sinai is proud to support Teen Line for over forty-two years," said Jonathan Schreiber, Vice President of Community Engagement for Cedars-Sinai. "Now more than ever, resources and a safe space are crucial to help our youth and adolescents through difficult moments." "The unwavering commitment of Cedars-Sinai has allowed Teen Line to help thousands of youth worldwide each year," said Cheryl Eskin. "We thank and commend Cedars-Sinai for their ongoing support."
Teen Line will continue providing nationwide services to youth between 6-10 PM PST at 800-852-8336. There will be no disruption to Teen Line's hotline or training programs. After hours, calls will continue to roll to Didi Hirsch's 24/7 Suicide Prevention Center. Text services will carry on by texting "teen" to 839863 between 6-9 PM PST. Teens can also email another teen through www.teenline.org.
The official acquisition will be finalized by the end of the month.
Both organizations share a commitment to providing resources and access to the vulnerable communities in need. To learn more about Didi Hirsch's acquisition of Teen Line, visit https://didihirsch.org/.
Founded on principles of health equity and innovation, Didi Hirsch has been providing whole-person mental health and crisis care to children, adults and families since 1942. In additon to the above, its first-in-the-nation Suicide Prevention Center trains students, teachers, mental health professionals, first responders, law enforcement, and others throughout the U.S. to save lives. Didi Hirsch professionals compassionately care for over 165,000 children and adults annually through outpatient, residential, and crisis services at 10 locations and nearly 100 schools in Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Learn more at DidiHirsch.org.
Since 1980, Teen Line has provided a safe, anonymous space for youth anywhere to talk about their problems with a peer. Teen Line provides support, resources and hope to youth through a hotline of professionally trained teen counselors and works to de-stigmatize and normalize mental health through our outreach problems. Teen Line is accredited as a Crisis Center by the American Association of Suicidology. To date, Teen Line has trained over 2200 teens to become "listeners" on its hotline, as well as mental health ambassadors to their communities.
Teen Line is open every night from 6-10 PM PST at 800-852-8336 or by texting "teen" to 839863 between 6-9 PM PST. Learn more at teenline.org or follow us on social media @teenlineonline.
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Winnipeg trucker protest cost police nearly half a million dollars: document
Winnipeg trucker protest cost police nearly half a million dollars: document
Protesters opposing COVID-19 restrictions who blocked off streets in downtown Winnipeg earlier this year cost police nearly half a million dollars.
Data obtained by The Canadian Press through freedom-of-information requests shows the nearly three-week demonstration had a $484,806 policing price tag. The vast majority -- $319,547 -- was for on-duty salaries for officers.
"The police service is paying those officers to be on duty, regardless," Supt. Dave Dalal said.
That means, Dalal said, those officers were redirected from other duties, such as traffic control or problem solving in neighbourhoods. But it did not cost citizens extra money, he said.
Another $150,463 was spent on overtime salary. A total of 466 policing hours were tallied during the protests.
It cost $3,908 to operate the police service's helicopter. Police also spent $10,254 on things such as barriers, fences and removing vehicles.
A group of vehicles, including a handful of semi-trailers and some farm equipment, began occupying a block of Memorial Boulevard, just outside the main entrance to the legislature grounds, on Feb. 4. They raised a giant American and Canadian flag and had signs calling for freedom from mandates.
The group blared horns and even used a train horn to make significant noise in the downtown area.
The group departed 19 days later after police issued an ultimatum that protesters could face charges or have their vehicles and other assets seized if they did not remove them.
At the time, the Manitoba government had already announced plans to lift almost all its pandemic restrictions.
Dalal said police approached the protesters in the same way they would any large-scale demonstration. They also had warning about what could happen, he said, because the Ottawa "Freedom Convoy" protest had already begun.
"We certainly had a view of what this could grow into," he said.
Police identified organizers early and communicated with them to maintain public safety, Dalal said.
He said police believed that if all the trucks were removed on the first day, it would have been a larger challenge than negotiating with protesters over time.
While there was round-the-clock surveillance, many of the costs were associated with two weekends when counter protests were set to take place, he said.
There have not been a lot of prolonged protests in Winnipeg to compare costs, Dalal said. Winnipeg police always review operations to determine what could have been done differently or better, he added.
The bill for Winnipeg police is much less than the $35-million price tag associated with policing the three-week long occupation in Ottawa that same month.
That occupation, as well as a protest at the border in Coutts, Alta., prompted the federal government to invoke the Emergencies Act for the first time. It ended after hundreds of officers from police forces throughout Canada moved in to disperse the crowds, making dozens of arrests.
The Winnipeg police response was more muted than expected, especially considering what was happening in the nation's capital, said Frank Cormier, a criminology professor at the University of Manitoba.
Cormier did not see a compelling reason to allow the Winnipeg protesters to establish a presence for so long.
"Once protesters are able to become that dug in, then it becomes far harder to remove them," he said.
"The longer they occupy an area, the more they feel entitled to be in that area. It can almost legitimize in the protesters minds that they have every right to be there."
However, Cormier added, the costs associated with policing don't seem excessive.
"At first glance, I thought we got off light compared to other places," he said.
Kevin Walby, a criminal justice professor at the University of Winnipeg, said all those funds are better used elsewhere in the city.
"I just think of how starved for resources our city is," he said.
He said it felt as though police acted as a buffer for the protesters, despite the group continuously violating bylaws and provincial laws.
Walby said the protesters should look at what their demonstration cost, adding it didn't achieve anything.
"You can see it's a really selfish sucking up of resources."
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 14, 2022.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits last week hit its highest level in nearly 8 months, but the total number of those collecting benefits fell.
Applications for jobless aid for the week ending July 9 rose by 9,000 to 244,000, up from the previous week’s 235,000, the Labor Department reported Thursday. First-time applications generally reflect layoffs. Analysts had expected the number to remain flat from the previous week.
The four-week average for claims, which evens out some of the week-to-week volatility, rose by 3,250 from the previous week, to 235,750.
The total number of Americans collecting jobless benefits for the week ending July 2 fell by 41,000 from the previous week, to 1,331,000. That figure has hovered near 50-year lows for months.
Last week, the Labor Department reported that employers added 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly robust gain and in line with the pace of the previous two months. Economists had expected job growth to slow sharply last month given the broader signs of economic weakness.
The unemployment rate remained 3.6% for a fourth straight month, matching a near-50-year low that was reached before the pandemic struck in early 2020.
The government also reported last week that U.S. employers advertised fewer jobs in May amid signs that the economy is weakening, though the overall demand for workers remained strong. There are nearly two job openings for every unemployed person.
On Wednesday, the government said that consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the biggest yearly increase since 1981. From May to June, prices rose 1.3%, another huge increase, after prices had surged 1% from April to May.
The Labor Department reported Thursday that inflation at the wholesale level climbed 11.3% in June from a year earlier.
All of those figures reflect the unusual nature of the post-pandemic economy: Inflation is hammering household budgets, forcing consumers to pull back on spending, and growth is weakening, heightening fears the economy could fall into recession.
In an effort to combat the worst inflation in more than four decades, the Federal Reserve raised rates by a half-point in May and another rare three-quarter point increase last month. Most economists expect the Federal Reserve to jack up its borrowing rate another half-to-three-quarters of a point when it meets later this month.
Besides carving up the average American’s income, those rate increases also raise borrowing costs, rents and mortgage payments for corporations, which cuts into profits. Investors have responded by bailing from the equity market and piling into the bond market. Since the beginning of the year, the S&P 500 has declined about 20%, the Dow Jones industrials have fallen about 15% and the Nasdaq is down more than 28%.
Though the labor market is still strong, there have been some high-profile layoffs announced recently by Tesla, Netflix, Carvana, Redfin and Coinbase. | https://who13.com/business/ap-business/us-weekly-jobless-claims-at-highest-point-in-nearly-8-months/ | 2022-07-14T18:02:37Z | https://who13.com/business/ap-business/us-weekly-jobless-claims-at-highest-point-in-nearly-8-months/ | false |
NEW YORK, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stagwell, the challenger network built to transform marketing, today shared that Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) has upgraded the company's corporate family rating to B1 from B2. Additionally, Moody's upgraded the profitability of default rating to B1-PD from B2-PD, senior unsecured notes rating to B2 from B3, and speculative grade liquidity rating to SGL-2 from SGL-3. Given the upgrade, the outlook was also changed to stable from positive.
In a release from Moody's, Peter Adu, Moody's Vice President and Senior Credit Officer commented on this upgrade saying that, "The upgrade reflects the company's good operating momentum post-merger and its focus on deleveraging."
The full release from Moody's can be found here.
"This week's upgrade is a positive development for Stagwell, reflecting the financial and operational transformation our corporate leaders have steered as we near the one-year anniversary of Stagwell's formation," said Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO, Stagwell.
Stagwell will report financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2022, on Thursday, August 4, before market open. Register for the earnings webcast at 8:30 AM E.T. the same day.
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Man survives 18 hours lost at sea by clinging to nearly deflated ball
NEW YORK - A man from North Macedonia has reportedly survived 18 hours lost at sea by clinging to a toy ball that floated towards him while trying to survive.
Various Greek media outlets are reporting that the man, known only as Ivan, 30, and a friend became caught in powerful currents over the weekend off the coast of Myti Beach in Kassandra, Greece.
Friends immediately contacted local authorities who declared Ivan and the other man lost at sea.
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Ivan told Greek media that he spotted a ball and clung to it for help floating.
18 hours later he was rescued by a Greek Coast Guard helicopter who pulled him to safety.
The other friend, identified as Martin Jovanovski, remains missing.
A photo of Ivan, the ball, his parents and the mayor of Kassandra has been shared widely.
A mother of two came forward to say the ball appeared to be the same one her sons lost while at a beach 80 miles away, 10 days earlier.
Ivan, who was on vacation when the ordeal began, was treated at a local hospital and released. | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/man-lost-sea-survived-clinging-nearly-deflated-ball | 2022-07-14T18:02:47Z | https://www.fox5ny.com/news/man-lost-sea-survived-clinging-nearly-deflated-ball | false |
Prestige Computer Brand Expresses Gratitude to its Loyal Customers
AZUMINO, Japan , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VAIO®, the premier Japanese computer brand, celebrates 25 years of creating exceptional quality computers equipped with the latest technology. Throughout its legacy, VAIO has remained committed to offering outstanding devices that deliver in function, performance, and quality. VAIO extends its deep gratitude to the many VAIO users who have continued to remain loyal fans over the past 25 years. Looking to the future, VAIO hopes to introduce a new generation to VAIO's quality and high-performance devices.
VAIO launched its first-ever computer with a passion to create superior quality computing devices to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers. VAIO continues its legacy and has introduced new computers that deliver maximum performance with impressive functionality, a sleek design, and stunning graphics to create immersive experiences.
VAIO recently launched new additions to its FE and SX Series in the U.S.
The VAIO SX12 and SX14 include 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, Windows 11, Wi-Fi 6E, A.I. noise cancelling and upgraded camera functions such as face priority auto exposure, automatic framing, flicker reduction, and background blurring.
The new VAIO FE Series laptops are powered by 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors, come fully loaded with Windows 11, and are equipped with two built-in speakers, front-facing camera, fingerprint scanner for extra security, and a precision touchpad. The VAIO FE Series also includes THX® Spatial Audio technology for a near-cinema quality experience to enjoying music, movies, streaming or gaming. The VAIO FE series is available at Walmart and Sam's Club in-store and online.
For more details, please visit us.vaio.com.
VAIO Corporation was established on July 1, 2014, spinning off from Sony's PC business. With management, development and manufacturing operations headquartered in Azumino City, Nagano, Japan (the birthplace of Sony VAIO models), VAIO Corporation embraces the past while innovating for the future. Building upon VAIO's rich history and "VAIO DNA", VAIO Corporation continues the storied tradition of building superior products which emphasize craftsmanship with beautiful styling. A deep understanding of its customer base has proven key VAIO Corporation's success. This approach is why VAIO Corporation is a leader in bringing technological innovation and design to its users everywhere.
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A'ja Wilson fuels Aces' road romp against Liberty
A'Ja Wilson scored 25 points in three quarters as the visiting Las Vegas Aces started fast, never let up and cruised to a 108-74 rout of the New York Liberty on Thursday afternoon.
Wilson scored 20 points in the first half as the Aces scored a league-record 71 points for an opening half, just two shy of the WNBA record for points in any half set by the Liberty in Tuesday's second half against Las Vegas.
Wilson made 10 of 15 shots as the Aces (17-7) won consecutive games for the first time since a four-game winning streak from June 5-19.
Kelsey Plum added 21 for the top-scoring team in the WNBA. The Aces entered the game averaging 90.6 points and scored at least 100 points for the sixth time this year and third straight game against the Liberty.
Chelsea Gray finished with 16 and Riquna Williams contributed 13 as Las Vegas led by as many as 39 points, shot 53.5 percent from the field and hit 16 of 21 attempts from 3-point range (76.2 pecent).
The Aces took the final two meetings after New York claimed a 116-107 win on July 6 in Las Vegas in the highest-scoring game in WNBA history.
Natasha Howard totaled 19 points and nine rebounds for the Liberty (9-15), who lost for the fifth time in six games and allowed their most points in team history. Michaela Onyenwere added 14 points for New York, which shot 34.9 percent and saw Sabrina Ionescu struggle offensively in the first of three straight early tip-offs.
Ionescu was held to nine points on 1-of-8 shooting after scoring 21 of her 27 points in the second half of Tuesday's 107-101 loss to Las Vegas.
The Aces scored the game's first 12 points and made their first 10 shots when Wilson's 10-footer put them ahead 24-9 with 4:43 remaining. Las Vegas took its first 20-point lead when Plum hit a 3-pointer for a 29-9 edge a little over a minute later and held a 37-13 lead after shooting a blistering 77.8 percent (14 of 18) in the quarter.
The lead expanded to 49-21 with 6:18 left in the half after Wilson hit consecutive jumpers. Vegas opened a 58-26 lead on Dearica Hamby's putback with 3:22 left and took a 71-36 lead at halftime when Plum hit a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining.
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce Debbie Sinclair Ruskin has been named managing partner of the firm's Washington, D.C. and Richmond offices, effective July 1. Ruskin succeeds managing partner Hilary Jackler following her promotion to Vice Chair.
John Petr, Chair of Kutak Rock, remarked, "Debbie will be very effective in this role. We're excited about the growth and momentum the firm has experienced in the D.C. and Richmond markets, and confident in her ability to build on that momentum. Debbie's long tenure with the firm is evidence of her commitment to the firm and understanding of the qualities that make Kutak Rock distinctive, both in terms of the service we provide our clients and the platform we offer our professionals. Her experience on national firm committees and with national client service teams provides her with background and personal relationships that will maintain and strengthen the offices' integration across our national footprint. Bob Kutak built the firm on the premise that when a client hires Kutak Rock, they don't hire just one attorney—they hire the firm. Debbie lives this credo and will be effective in ensuring that the skills and experience of our D.C and Richmond professionals are known and available to clients and attorneys nationally. We're excited that Debbie has agreed to serve her colleagues in this capacity."
"I am honored to serve as managing partner of our Washington and Richmond offices, and grateful for the trust my colleagues have placed in me," stated Ruskin. "Kutak Rock is a great firm to build a practice and develop relationships with clients, colleagues and community. I've enjoyed helping Kutak Rock continue to grow over the years; we've built a great environment and culture that makes us truly one of a kind. I look forward to supporting the growth of our attorneys as we work to build on our strengths and expand our opportunities in the region and across the nation."
Debbie Ruskin joined Kutak Rock in 1982. She practices primarily in the areas of public finance and banking law. She has served as bond counsel, bank counsel, credit enhancer's counsel, purchaser's counsel, swap provider's counsel and underwriter's counsel in debt issues aggregating more than $25 billion for a wide range of public and private projects including airport expansions, cultural institution and hospital expansions, public power facilities, water and sewer facilities, toll roads, charter schools and multifamily housing projects. Ruskin earned a J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law, with Honors, and a B.A. from Emory University, with Honors. She is admitted to practice in Washington, D.C. and Florida.
With a footprint spanning 19 offices in 14 states and the District of Columbia, Kutak Rock's 550+ attorneys work seamlessly to provide clients excellent, responsive legal services. The firm's multidisciplinary practice comprises more than 25 areas of focus and dozens of discrete specialties. For more information, see www.KutakRock.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday approved a significant expansion of health care and disability benefits for millions of veterans who were exposed to toxic burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The 342-88 vote all but assures the measure will soon go to President Joe Biden to be signed into law. The Senate will have to vote again because of a technical fix the House made to the bill, but the essence of the bill is the same as the one senators overwhelmingly passed last month.
The bill contains two major components. First, it extends the grace period by which military veterans serving near burn pits can get medical care through the Department of Veterans Affairs. Their eligibility for VA care will double from five years after their discharge to 10 years.
Second, the legislation directs the VA to presume that certain respiratory illnesses and cancers were related to burn pit exposure, allowing veterans to obtain disability payments to compensate for their injury without having to prove the illness was a result of their service. Currently, more than 70% of disability claims related to burn pit exposure are denied by the VA due to lack of evidence, scientific data and information from the Defense Department.
“Think of the injustice of that,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said of the denial rate.
“Never again should veterans be made to suffer the indignity of fighting their own government,” added Rep. Mark Takano, the Democratic chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
The bill is projected to increase federal spending by about $283 billion over 10 years and does not include offsetting spending cuts or tax increases to help pay for it. An earlier version the House approved in March cost more than $320 billion over 10 years, but senators trimmed some of the costs early on by phasing in certain benefit enhancements.
Those changes brought on board more House Republicans, such as Rep. Mike Bost, the ranking Republican on the veterans panel. He said the latest version also helps ensure the VA has the staff capacity to meet the additional demand it will be facing.
“It reflects bipartisan negotiations and input from VA, who is ultimately responsible for putting it into practice,” Bost said.
Still, many Republicans were not on board. All 88 no votes came from Republican lawmakers. Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, said the concerns about toxic exposure are real and need to be addressed, but “we have to address the issue in this body of spending money we don’t have.”
“We’re undermining the sacrifice of the very veterans that we say that we are helping with this measure, by not doing it fiscally responsible,” Roy said.
The legislation would also benefit many Vietnam War-era veterans by including high blood pressure on the list of conditions presumed to have been caused by exposure to Agent Orange. And it would extend Agent Orange presumptions to veterans who served in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Guam and American Samoa. | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/politics/burn-pits-legislation-nears-finish-line-with-house-approval/ | 2022-07-14T18:07:59Z | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/politics/burn-pits-legislation-nears-finish-line-with-house-approval/ | false |
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has become one of the few nations in the world to recognize the independence of two Russian-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine in support of Russia’s war against its neighbor.
Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry cut off diplomatic ties with North Korea in response and condemned Pyongyang’s decision as undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
North Korea has repeatedly blamed the United States for the crisis in Ukraine, claiming the West’s “hegemonic policy” justified Russia’s offensive in Ukraine to protect itself.
North Korea’s state media said Thursday that the country’s foreign minister, Choe Sun Hui, sent letters to leaders in the breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk a day earlier to convey the North’s decision to recognize their independence and its willingness to develop diplomatic relations with both.
Donetsk separatist leader Denis Pushilin acknowledged North Korea’s decision Wednesday.
Luhansk and Donetsk together make up the Donbas region, a mostly Russian-speaking region of steel factories, mines and other industries in Ukraine’s east. Separatists have controlled parts of both provinces since 2014, but Russian President Vladimir Putin recognized their independence only shortly before the invasion began in February. Syria has since recognized their independence as well.
Ukrainian Foreign Minster Dmytro Kuleba said Russia’s appeal to North Korea for support shows Moscow has “no more allies in the world, except for countries that depend on it financially and politically.” Ukraine had already suspended its political and economic contacts with North Korea because of international sanctions imposed on the North over its nuclear weapons and ballistic missiles program.
“The level of isolation of the Russian Federation will soon reach the level of isolation of the DPRK,” Kuleba said in a statement, using the initials of North Korea’s formal name, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has effectively paralyzed the U.N. Security Council, where Russia is a veto-wielding permanent member, leaving an opening for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to push forward his weapons development as he tries to cement the North’s status as a nuclear power and negotiate a removal of crippling U.S.-led sanctions from a position of strength.
North Korea has test-fired more than 30 missiles in 2022 alone, including its first flight test of an intercontinental ballistic missile in nearly five years. There are also indications the North is restoring tunnels at a nuclear testing site that was last active in 2017 in possible preparations to resume nuclear explosive tests. | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/world-news/ap-international/n-korea-backs-independence-of-breakaway-regions-in-ukraine/ | 2022-07-14T18:08:47Z | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/world-news/ap-international/n-korea-backs-independence-of-breakaway-regions-in-ukraine/ | false |
SAN JOSE, Calif. , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Payactiv, Inc., a Certified B Corp and leading provider of financial empowerment services for workers, has been named a "Best for the World™" B Corp in recognition of its exemplary service in bringing financial security and dignity to millions experiencing financial stress.
Payactiv ranks in the top 5% of thousands of certified B Corporations worldwide for its positive impact on customers and for promoting sustainable business practices.
Each year, B Lab recognizes the top 5% of all B Corps in impact on their community, customers, environment, and governance. This will be the second year in a row that Payactiv has ranked in this category as a B Corp. As both a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B-Corp supporting more than 1,700 businesses and over 1 million users, Payactiv demonstrates that it is possible and vital for companies to serve a worthwhile purpose while making a profit.
Payactiv works with businesses of all sizes to bring security, dignity, and savings to millions of workers. It created the Earned Wage Access (EWA) category for on-demand pay, and it provides a financial wellness app that anyone can download for free.
"There is one word in the award title, Best for the World, which I really love, and that is 'for'. It's not 'Best of the World." said Safwan Shah, CEO and co-founder of Payactiv.
"I feel very humbled that we've earned this badge of honor two years in a row and have a lot of pride in what we've achieved for the American workers so far. It reinforces our mission and unwavering commitment to do more and [to do] better." added Shah.
Payactiv's mission has always been to help workers across the country meet their livelihood needs. This latest recognition by B Lab comes shortly after Payactiv announced the elimination of EWA fees, making several of its delivery options completely free. This is part of Payactiv's ongoing response towards the increasingly challenging economic climate millions of Americans face every day and the rising need to gain better control over their financial health.
B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, tools, and programs for business, and we certify companies — known as B Corps — who are leading the way. To date, our community includes 400,000 workers in over 5,000 B Corps across 80 countries and 155 industries, and more than 200,000 companies manage their impact with the B Impact Assessment and the SDG Action Manager. B Lab has created and led efforts to pass over 50 corporate statutes globally that enable stakeholder governance, with over 10,000 companies using the legal framework. To learn more and join the movement, visit www.bcorporation.net.
Payactiv, a Public Benefit Corporation and Certified B-Corp, is a financial-wellness platform that provides employees on-demand access to earned but unpaid wages. Businesses that partner with Payactiv see significant cost reductions through increased recruitment, engagement, and retention.
Payactiv offers a suite of financial services that includes savings and budgeting tools, bill payment, and financial-health management and recently launched "Good Cents", a user-facing podcast with free financial education content.
Payactiv is also the winner of the "Best Innovative or Emerging Tech Solution" at the 2022 HR Tech Awards, a Silver Stevie® Award for our "All-in-One Digital Wallet and Livelihood Platform", and "Best Wellness Program" award at the California Excellence HR Awards.
Learn more at www.payactiv.com.
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CHICAGO (NewsNation) — From the grocery store to the gas pump, inflation is nearly impossible to escape. Yet, as it continues to climb, some states are faring a little bit better than others.
The states that are managing inflation the best are the states where it is least expensive to live because historically, inflation has been the cheapest in those states. That’s due to a combination of factors, including regional inflation rates from the federal government to the cost of living index.
Here are the top 10 cheapest states to live in as inflation surges, according to CNBC’s exclusive America’s Top States for Business study, which ranks the states based on an index price for a broad range of goods and services.
- Mississippi
- Kansas
- Alabama
- Georgia
- Tennessee
- Missouri
- Iowa
- West Virginia
- Indiana
- Arkansas
NewsNation compared the cost of living in two cities that have the same name but little else in common — Manhattan, Kansas, and Manhattan, New York.
The cost of an average home in Manhattan, Kansas, is $176,000, while the average rent is $860. Compare that to Manhattan, New York, where the average home price is $1.4 million, and if you’re lucky, you can find an apartment for $4,200.
Meanwhile, inflation is hitting these 10 states the hardest:
- Hawaii
- New York
- California
- Massachusetts
- Oregon
- Alaska
- Maryland
- Connecticut
- Rhode Island
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Heading into his eighth season, Sanchez must demonstrate that his experience allows him to understand and execute the offense better than untested quarterbacks Trevor Siemian and Paxton Lynch.
The first step for Sanchez is in work ethic and diligence, and from taking the time to organize throwing sessions for himself, Siemian and some receiving targets in early April, he's demonstrated that in bunches.
"Nobody has worked harder than Mark," Head Coach Gary Kubiak said during OTAs. "... He's got to play really well for this team, and he's capable of doing that."
"He spends hours here," added wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders last month. "He wants to be the guy."
But work must also translate into stellar play. Sanchez's efficiency numbers the last two years in Philadelphia were better than they were during his five seasons with the New York Jets.
Denver has tools for him to succeed: a running game to keep defenses honest, a pair of recent Pro Bowlers at the two wide receiver spots, a capable blocking tight end in Virgil Green. If the offensive line can find cohesion quickly, Sanchez could be in line for his best season to date.
"I think it's a new lease on my career," he said during OTAs. "What a place to land. A quarterback-friendly system, a great defense, great special teams, a good running game, receivers that can go catch the ball and a revamped O-Line. I don't know what else you want."
But now it's up to him. If he can limit his mistakes and avoid the interceptions that sent his career on a detour to Philadelphia, he could not only win the job, but flourish.
That is no slam dunk. Heading into training camp, Kubiak said that Sanchez and Siemian are close -- "right there with each other," as he summarized during the final week of OTAs.
Sanchez lost a week of team repetitions as he recovered from finger surgery, but he caught up quickly and asserted himself.
"The good thing with Mark is just experience. Being to two AFC Championships and being a leader, being that type, controlling the huddle and demanding it," said running back C.J. Anderson. "He's done it before, so when we're in there and he's saying 'Come on guys, listen up', we're not playing off 'Oh, that's Sanchez.' We're trying to help him win."
But to get that chance, Sanchez must be efficient and mistake-free this summer.
MORE 20 QUESTIONS:
•1. How will they replace Malik Jackson?
•2. What will Roby provide in his third year?
•3. What's next at long snapper?
•4. Will DT have a bounce-back season?
•5. What must Heuerman show this summer?
•6. Will Green show he can be the No. 1 option at TE?
•7. Who could start a new undrafted streak?
•8. How long will it take the new OTs to get up to speed?
•9. Who could emerge to handle kickoff and punt returns?
•10. Who will be the No. 3 safety?
•11. Are Barrett and Ray ready for bigger roles?
•12. Who emerges as the No. 3 WR behind Thomas and Sanders?
•13. Who steps up at ILB alongside Marshall? | https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/20-days-20-broncos-camp-questions-14-what-must-mark-sanchez-show-to-be--17346559 | 2022-07-14T18:19:57Z | https://www.denverbroncos.com/news/20-days-20-broncos-camp-questions-14-what-must-mark-sanchez-show-to-be--17346559 | true |
COLUMBIA, Md. , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy discovered that Orion's Veil—an expanding shell consisting of dust and gas in front of the massive star cluster in the Orion Nebula—might be breaking.
Within the Orion Nebula is a massive set of stars known as the Trapezium stars. The winds from the Trapezium stars blow a bubble of dust and gas in the area in front of them, called Orion's Veil. The majority of Orion's Veil is sparse, with most of its gas lying in the bubble's wall. The wall, or Orion's Veil shell, is about a light-year thick and expanding toward us – and recent observations by the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) German REceiver for Astronomy at Terahertz Frequencies (GREAT) have identified some unexpected features in it.
"The bubble – with a diameter of approximately seven light-years – should be an almost sphere-like structure, but we found a protrusion in its northwestern part," said Ümit Kavak, a postdoctoral researcher at SOFIA, based out of NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley, who is the lead author on a recent paper in Astronomy & Astrophysics describing the studies.
The SOFIA observations show ionized carbon emission in this protrusion, which Kavak used to determine its size, structure, and how it is expanding, in hopes of uncovering its origins and future.
Shaped like a "U" lying on its side, the protrusion extends well beyond Orion's Veil shell. It is a likely spot for the shell to pierce, and the protrusion's chimney-like top seems to imply it already has.
"When you breach the Veil shell, you effectively start stirring a cosmic soup of gas and dust by adding turbulence," Kavak said.
"This isn't the most appetizing soup, but it's one of the ways to form new stars or limit future star formation," added Alexander Tielens, a researcher at Leiden University and a co-author on the paper.
This turbulence affects the density, temperature, and chemistry of its surrounding region, which may ultimately lead to the creation or destruction of star formation sites.
The group also identified a second, weaker protrusion, which they plan to investigate further in a future publication. Together, these protrusions affect the entire morphology of the Orion Nebula.
SOFIA is a joint project of NASA and the German Space Agency at DLR. DLR provides the telescope, scheduled aircraft maintenance, and other support for the mission. NASA's Ames Research Center in California's Silicon Valley manages the SOFIA program, science, and mission operations in cooperation with the Universities Space Research Association, headquartered in Columbia, Maryland, and the German SOFIA Institute at the University of Stuttgart. The aircraft is maintained and operated by NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center Building 703, in Palmdale, California. SOFIA achieved full operational capability in 2014, and the mission will conclude no later than Sept. 30, 2022. SOFIA will continue its regular operations until then, including science flights and a deployment to New Zealand this summer.
Founded in 1969, under the auspices of the National Academy of Sciences at the request of the U.S. Government, the Universities Space Research Association (USRA), is a nonprofit corporation chartered to advance space-related science, technology and engineering. USRA operates scientific institutes and facilities, and conducts other major research and educational programs. USRA engages the university community and employs in-house scientific leadership, innovative research and development, and project management expertise. More information about USRA is available at www.usra.edu.
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