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Scottish temperatures soar above 30C in heatwave
Temperatures have soared above 30C in Scotland as the country swelters in a heatwave.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning of “extreme heat” in eastern, southern and central parts of Scotland which is in force until midnight on Tuesday.
On Monday afternoon the mercury rose to 30.8C in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire and Edinburgh, and reached 29.9C at Aviemore, the Met Office said.
Temperatures have not broken Scotland’s 9 August 2003 record of 32.9C at Greyrcrook in the Scottish Borders, but forecasters said that may happen on Tuesday.
South of the border, the Met Office has issued the UK’s first red extreme heat warning for a large part of England, covering Monday and Tuesday.
Speed restrictions have been put in place on key rail routes in Scotland due to the high temperatures.
Temperatures soared on Monday (Gareth Fuller/PA)
Network Rail confirmed train speeds would be restricted between 1pm and 8pm on Monday, which will have an impact on most routes, with a 20mph speed restriction on the stretch of rail between Hyndland and Finnieston in Glasgow, which is thought to be the busiest route in Scotland.
Restrictions will be in place between Glasgow Central and Edinburgh Waverley; Dumfries and Carlisle as well as Glasgow Queen Street and Aberdeen; Inverness; Oban and Fort William and Edinburgh Waverley and North Berwick, with delays of around 10 minutes expected, according to the ScotRail website.
In Glasgow, ScotRail warned rail passengers they may face delays as overhead lines were tripping and resetting due to the heat between Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Hyndland.
Network Rail Scotland tweeted that it was investigating an electrical fault with the overhead lines between Glasgow Queen Street Low Level and Hyndland “caused by the extreme heat” and said the electricity supply will remain switched off until the repairs are carried out.
Weather experts said that temperatures in Scotland may climb higher on Tuesday.
Met Office forecaster Mark Wilson said: “The temperature has not broken Scotland’s all time record but there is a chance of reaching that tomorrow.
“Across southern parts of Scotland we could see up to 35C, that’s the top end. If we see that it would be an all time record for Scotland by a couple of degrees so we will be watching closely.”
However while hot weather is expected for much of Monday and Tuesday, meteorologist Jim Dale told BBC Radio Scotland’s Good Morning Scotland programme that no repeats are expected over the next few weeks.
He said: “This event is quite unusual. Last time the records were broken it was in a single day and it was just a spike here and there.
“Because we live, particularly in Scotland, in a temperate zone, what we’re not talking about is continuous, extreme heat that’s going to go on and on and on.
“These are always going to be spikes. I can’t see anything at the moment on the charts that suggest, certainly for Scotland, and even down into the London area, that suggest any repeats of this in the next couple of weeks.”
Meanwhile, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told people to “follow sensible advice” as temperatures soar.
The First Minister tweeted: “The next couple of days are set to be exceptionally hot. Please take care and follow sensible advice – keep out of direct sun; stay well hydrated; and look out for others who may be suffering from the heat.” | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11025351/Temperatures-soar-30C-heatwave.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-18T16:56:14Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11025351/Temperatures-soar-30C-heatwave.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Zero visibility, uncertainty where to steer and when it was safe.
That’s the experience for some during the series of crashes on Interstate 90 near Hardin on Friday night.
A Billings man who was driving with his uncle and cousins made it safely through the dust storm.
"You could just complete barely seeing anything outside of the vehicle," said Treston Big Hair. "We didn't even have time to turn down our music. I was just so focused on on the road and then worrying about other things at the same time, but I just don't focus on the road trying to get off and get into a safe place and try to calm down and situate ourselves."
Big Hair and his family were heading east on Interstate 90 toward Hardin when they got caught in the dust storm.
"They said just get off to the left side and I was like what about the right side and they said no get of to the left," said Big Hair. "Right when I turned to get off to the left with the car like barely clipped us."
They say the car that clipped them had not yet slowed down and they were still concerned.
"That's why it was so scary because you could just hear people trying to hit their brakes and they like smashed right into another car," said Jalen High Hawk. "We were bracing ourselves for it because his cars were coming to near like real fast and the prey hopes for the best and nobody hits you."
High Hawk, Treston's uncle, was riding in the backseat, and says they stayed in the car until emergency crews arrived. And when they knew there was no chance of getting hit by a vehicle.
"Nobody could get out of their cars," High Hawk said. "It was not even safe at all. My whole life flashed before my eyes. It was scary. Apocalyptic. There were cars like way back there on the road on the highway. There were cars on the side over there by the fence. and there were cars smashed against each other.
Big Horn County Sheriff Pete Big Hari, Preston's grandfather and Jason's father, was not in town when the crashes happened. And he's thankful his family came out of this safely.
"Every day I get up, pray for my kids, my grandkids and all that," said Pete Big Hair. "They know how close that other vehicle came to making full contact with them you know. Barely nicked them but that's how close they came but I think they got they will say protected through prayer."
"We were okay," High Hawk said. "It was just everyone else around us that were crashes."
"Prayers to the families." said Treston Big Hair. | https://www.kxlf.com/news/local-news/driver-makes-quick-decision-to-stay-safe-in-dust-storm-near-hardin | 2022-07-18T16:56:52Z | https://www.kxlf.com/news/local-news/driver-makes-quick-decision-to-stay-safe-in-dust-storm-near-hardin | false |
South African rand steadies against dollar, stocks climb
July 18 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand steadied against the dollar on Monday, after the U.S. currency fell to a more than 1-week low as traders pared bets on how aggressively the Federal Reserve would hike interest rates next week.
At 1609 GMT, the rand traded at 17.0700 against the dollar, not far from its previous close of 17.0625.
The rand's value against the dollar would continue to consolidate around the 17.0000 level until a new catalyst arises, economists at ETM Analytics said in a note.
The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback against six major peers, was last down 0.58% at 107.21, after dropping to a more than 1-week low earlier in the session.
Federal Reserve officials signalled Friday they would likely stick with a 75-basis-point interest rate increase at their July 26-27 meeting, in spite of a high U.S. inflation reading in June.
Stocks on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) were up, helped largely by energy companies riding on the jump in oil prices on concerns over gas supply from Russia.
Overall on the JSE, the All-Share index rose 2.96% to 67,016 points, while the Top-40 index closed 3.15% higher at 60,761 points.
The government's benchmark 2030 bond was lower, with the yield up 7.5 basis points at 11.085%. (Reporting by Anait Miridzhanian in Gdansk and Bhargav Acharya in Bengaluru Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman and Mark Potter) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11025319/South-African-rand-steadies-against-dollar-stocks-climb.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-18T16:59:18Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11025319/South-African-rand-steadies-against-dollar-stocks-climb.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Four people died Sunday after two small planes collided at North Las Vegas Airport, authorities said.
The Federal Aviation Administration said a single-engine Piper PA-46 and a single-engine Cessna 172 collided around noon Sunday.
“Preliminary information indicates that the Piper PA-46 was preparing to land when it collided with the Cessna 172,” the FAA said in a statement. “The Piper crashed into ... a field east of Runway 30-Right and the Cessna fell into a water retention pond.”
Two people were in each plane and all four died, according to city fire department officials.
The names, ages and hometowns of the victims weren't immediately released.
The National Transportation Safety Board and FAA will investigate the cause of the crash. | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/4-dead-after-small-planes-collide-at-north-las-vegas-airport-cessna/507-7ed26541-1d16-41b6-9fe2-7c7049435dcc | 2022-07-18T17:02:34Z | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/4-dead-after-small-planes-collide-at-north-las-vegas-airport-cessna/507-7ed26541-1d16-41b6-9fe2-7c7049435dcc | false |
TAIPEI, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AlfredCamera, a home security mobile app provider, announced today the launch of its first security camera, AlfredCam. Expanding the company's service offerings from home security software to hardware devices, the feature-rich 1080p Wi-Fi security camera is available for pre-orders in the US today via the AlfredCamera app. It will retail for $39.99, with an introductory price of $34.99 to celebrate the much-anticipated launch. As part of the introductory offer, users can also enjoy one month of AlfredCamera Premium for free.
AlfredCamera is well-known for its free home security app that turns old phones into security cameras. By launching AlfredCam, the home security brand aims to be a one-stop security solution that satisfies the ever-evolving needs of its customers. Those who started with a mobile device can now easily upgrade to a dedicated security camera at a fraction of the price of other top-range home security systems, and seamlessly integrate it into their existing setup.
AlfredCam is the missing piece in AlfredCamera's broader ecosystem, where users are encouraged to take a DIY approach to their home security through the AlfredCamera app. The top-rated app works on a variety of devices, from spare smartphones and tablets to desktop computers. The AlfredCamera app is by far the most downloaded home security app on Google Play and the App Store, with 50 million downloads worldwide and an average 4.8-star rating.
"Conceived during the pandemic, AlfredCam will open up an exciting new chapter for AlfredCamera, which made its name as a software-based solution provider," says Alex Song, founder and CEO of AlfredCamera. "As our first hardware offering, AlfredCam will stand as a further commitment to the company's mission to make home security truly accessible, regardless of the circumstances of our users."
AlfredCam boasts a premium security monitoring experience, with top-notch features like 1080p HD video live streaming, color night vision, AI-powered motion and person detection, 130° wide field of view, two-way audio with noise cancellation, 7 days of free motion-based cloud storage, continuous 24/7 recording with support for micro SD cards, plus all the features found in the AlfredCamera app. Premium subscriptions are also available for just $5.99 a month.
"For the past three years, we have been working hard on the launch of AlfredCam, an ultra-affordable security option that we're sure both our existing AlfredCamera app users and the wider market will appreciate," says Summer Lin, product head at AlfredCamera.
Pre-registry for AlfredCam will begin today, July 18th at 7pm PST. The camera will be sold under a direct-to-consumer model. Existing US AlfredCamera users will be eligible for pre-order via the app, with free US shipping on all orders. AlfredCam is expected to ship between late August and mid September.
The app is available to download on iOS and Android devices. For more information, please visit: https://alfred.camera/
About AlfredCamera
AlfredCamera is a mobile application which turns your old, unused smartphones into home security cameras. AlfredCamera's mission is to provide accessible security for everyone. AlfredCamera has received more than 50 million downloads and managed to acquire exceptional user ratings on both iOS/Android platforms, reflecting its position as the most trusted video monitoring app on the market. The company is determined to create an easy-to-use product that combines exceptional performance with stability.
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• Kimberley Goode, Darrel Hackett, and Tracie Morris were awarded the honor
CHICAGO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Savoy Magazine, the leading African American business and lifestyle magazine, today recognized three BMO Financial Group leaders on its 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America list. Included on Savoy Magazine's list are Kimberley Goode, Chief Communications & Social Impact Officer, Darrel Hackett, Head, U.S. Wealth Management, and Tracie Morris, U.S. Chief Human Resources & Inclusion Officer.
The list highlights African American men and women for their executive business leadership and the positive impact they have made in national and global-leading corporations. Savoy's list of Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America is the definitive list of Black achievers, influencers, and executives who are facilitating change in their industries and leading by example in their communities.
"Kimberley, Darrel, and Tracie each embody our Purpose to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life," said David Casper, U.S. CEO, BMO Financial Group. "Their leadership at BMO has been key to breaking down barriers for our customers, advancing positive change, and growing our business. I am so pleased that they are representing BMO on this competitive list."
Savoy's selection committee narrowed down the list of over 500 prospective candidates based upon their exemplary record of accomplishments and influence while working to better their community and inspire others.
Savoy's full 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America list can be accessed here: www.savoynetwork.com.
Serving customers for 200 years and counting, BMO is a highly diversified financial services provider - the 8th largest bank, by assets, in North America. With total assets of $1.04 trillion as of April 30, 2022, and a team of diverse and highly engaged employees, BMO provides a broad range of personal and commercial banking, wealth management and investment banking products and services to more than 12 million customers and conducts business through three operating groups: Personal and Commercial Banking, BMO Wealth Management and BMO Capital Markets.
Web: www.bmo.com Twitter: @BMOmedia
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Acquisition expands BARBRI's influence in professional education and CLE market
DALLAS, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BARBRI Global, the world's premier legal education provider, announced the acquisition of Strafford, a leader in online courses. For more than 30 years, Strafford has provided courses focused on educating attorneys, accountants and other professionals on highly complex and practice specific topics.
"By bringing Strafford into the BARBRI Global legal education ecosystem, we continue to fulfill our vison to be the education partner for our clients at every step of their legal journey - from backpack to briefcase," said Stephen Fredette, CEO of BARBRI Global.
"This transaction brings together two market-leading companies with a shared commitment to excellence in professional content and premier customer service," said Richard Ossoff, Founder and CEO of Strafford. "BARBRI will provide the resources necessary to rapidly expand the breadth and scope of top-quality programming that are the hallmark of the Strafford brand."
In addition to the acquisition, BARBRI has also added a new position to its team, Vice President of Product for Professional Education. This position will bring an even greater focus to BARBRI's presence in the professional education arena.
"Justin Hummel will be joining us as Vice President of Product for the Professional Education space and will lead the Strafford integration and growth strategy," said Fredette. "Over the course of his career, Justin has driven multinational learning platforms responsible for educating millions of professionals and we are confident he will help BARBRI lead in this space."
The acquistition brings Strafford's library of advanced webinars into BARBRI's extensive learning offerings. Strafford webinars – focused on continuing legal education (CLE) and continuing professional education (CPE) – are developed by leading experts in their respective fields and provide relevant, timely content on the most current topics.
Hummel said, "Like BARBRI, Strafford delivers high quality, high value, premium content, appealing to seasoned professionals, partners, GC's and corporate legal offices. We are excited about extending Strafford's education content to a broader audience and new geographies in the BARBRI global network."
About BARBRI Global
BARBRI Global is a global learning company dedicated to meeting the legal education and specialized training needs of law students, attorneys and other professionals throughout their careers. Building on the success of its core bar courses, which have helped more than 1.3 million lawyers around the world pass a U.S. bar exam, BARBRI offers a comprehensive suite of learning solutions for higher education institutions and law-related businesses.
BARBRI Global is also the leading provider of legal education materials and digital learning solutions ranging from law school courses to topical overviews authored by distinguished law faculty and award-winning teachers. BARBRI's comprehensive portfolio covers products for U.S. bar prep, LSAT prep, curriculum, assessment, global license preparation, online program management, legal education materials, and professional development. BARBRI Global, founded in 1967, is a Francisco Partners portfolio company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices throughout the United States and around the world.
For more information, please visit www.barbri.com.
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The UCLA 462 M195 B3 9V BASSBus Mini Scredriver - Nicky D - Sha\nhttps://www . ucea b-mwz .com/ .2k? s://www com/.615d028.77abebec9fbebeef7a47f-f3-3.html\nDick Smith - the legend behind Canary ... S Voter registration deadlines are approaching in Florida so ABC Action News has gathered all the important information you need to know to ensure you can vote in the 2022 election.
The voter registration deadlines for the Primary Election and General Election are:
- Primary Election: July 25, 2022
- General Election: Oct. 1, 2022
"It is very important to register at least 29 days before the election in order to vote," according to the Florida Division of Elections.
To register, visit https://registertovoteflorida.gov/home.
If you're not sure if you are registered to vote in the state of Florida, you can find that information on the Florida Division of Elections website.
How do I change my party affiliation?
You can switch your party affiliation on the Florida elections website as long as you do it before the voter registration deadlines.
How do I vote-by-mail?
If you'd like to vote-by-mail instead of going to the polls, you must request a vote-by-mail ballot by 5 p.m. on the following dates:
- Primary Election: Aug. 813
- General Election: Oct. 29
To request your ballot, click here.
Is early voting available?
Yes, early voting is available in Florida on the following dates:
- Primary Election: Aug. 13 - 20
- General Election: Oct. 29 - Nov. 5
To find more details about early voting in your county, visit: https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/for-voters/voting/early-voting/
When are elections?
The Primary Election will be held on Aug. 23.
The General Election will be held on Nov. 8.
Special elections and local elections can be called at any time during the year. To view your county’s elections, check the Local Elections Database.
For the most up-to-date voting information, contact your County Supervisor of Elections.
Tampa Bay area County Supervisor of Elections are listed below:
Citrus - https://www.votecitrus.com/
DeSoto - https://www.votedesoto.com/
Hardee - https://www.hardeecountyelections.com/
Hernando - https://www.hernandovotes.gov/
Highlands- https://www.votehighlands.com/votersonthego
Hillsborough - https://www.votehillsborough.org/
Manatee - https://www.votemanatee.com/
Pasco - https://www.pascovotes.gov/Supervisor-of-Elections
Pinellas - https://www.votepinellas.com/
Polk - https://www.polkelections.com/
Sarasota - https://www.sarasotavotes.com/ | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/florida-voter-registration-deadlines-to-mark-in-your-calendar-for-2022 | 2022-07-18T17:11:34Z | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/local-news/florida-voter-registration-deadlines-to-mark-in-your-calendar-for-2022 | true |
RICHMOND, Va. — On Sunday afternoon, Brandon Jackson prepared to open the doors of the restaurant he manages, Cheddar Jackson, in Jackson Ward.
He and his team spent about an hour preparing all the ingredients he needed. However, Jackson said he isn't always that lucky.
“Supply chain has been a continuous issue. There was an Old Bay shortage," he said. "For some reason, a 16-ounce cup shortage. That was very interesting. Finding 16-ounce plastic cups was not possible for a period of time.”
Supply chain issues and rising costs of goods are putting a dent in the restaurant's plans.
“We had to remove a couple of sandwiches off of our list just because I could not get exactly what I needed," Jackson said. "We had to add a little bit of an extra surcharge to some of our vegan prices, but we’re still trying our best to keep our prices as low as possible.”
Restaurants nationwide have to make tough decisions about how much to charge to make up for supply chain issues and inflation.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, menu prices have increased about 7.7% in the last 12 months.
“The National Restaurant Association indicates that restaurant prices have increased almost 12% in the last 12 months. That’s a very significant increase, and it even exceeds some of the inflationary numbers," said Eric Terry, the President of the Virginia Restaurant, Lodging and Travel Association.
In Goochland, Sunset Grill implemented an inflation fee, with this written on their menus: "With the skyrocketing costs of goods, materials & labor, we have found it necessary to add a 3.5% inflation fee in lieu of consistently raising menu prices. We hope you understand."
"Doing menu changes in accordance with daily rising prices was not reasonable, as we would have been printing and reprinting two or three times a week," owner Leslie Whitney wrote in an email to CBS 6. "My husband and I thought long and hard on this because we didn't want to offend anyone with the added fee and also didn't know exactly what to call it. However, we did know that we had to do something to recoup some of the money loss."
Other restaurants may add a surcharge or credit card fee.
“Over 90% of your charges in a restaurant anymore are paid by credit card, so that’s a pretty big number," Terry said.
Along with inflation and supply chain issues, restaurants still suffer from staffing shortages, pain from the pandemic that never fully went away.
“The industry still has not fully recovered. We lost almost 20% of our restaurants in the state of Virginia and across the country. I think the restaurant industry is still struggling to get workers so they can open a full schedule or several days a week, or whatever they’re used to," Terry said.
Terry said he believes these trends will continue through this summer, but both he and Jackson agree that the struggle with rising prices is temporary. Jackson is now encouraging customers to be patient due to longer wait times and to tip when dining out.
“Have a little patience. We’re all in this together. We’re all trying to make this work," Jackson said.
Elizabeth Holmes at WTVR first reported this story. | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/we-had-to-do-something-virginia-restaurant-adds-inflation-fee | 2022-07-18T17:12:35Z | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/we-had-to-do-something-virginia-restaurant-adds-inflation-fee | true |
“The Wonder Test: A Novel”
Author: Michelle Richmond
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Pages: 427
Price: $26.00 (Hardcover)
Characters Face Severe Test in Michelle Richmond’s New Novel
For years, maybe all my life, disputes about testing have been in the news. Should schools teach “for” the test? Do standardized tests provide a better indicator of success than grades in individual classes? Are tests biased in favor of one group or another? Should tests like the ACT or College Boards be required or voluntary? (Recently the argument has swung towards voluntary or not required. We’ll see.)
What about the GRE, what about the LSAT or the MCAT?
Well forget all these. The “Wonder Test,” subject of Michelle Richmond’s new book, is a brand new and so far fictional animal.
Forget about asking students to perform mathematical operations, or remember dates or comprehend a passage of prose.
The Wonder Test is meta.
The possible questions involve: Analogies, Ethicalities, Diagrams and Analyses, Theories of Global Patterns and Future Functionalities.
Here are some of the questions Richmond has created for the test:
"Genetically modified fruit will either save or destroy the planet. What makes this statement true, false, or irrelevant?"
“True or false: Circles are more efficient than triangles.”
“Compare and contrast comparison and contrast.”
“Assuming the universe is always expanding, at what point does it become less likely that you will find your lost keys by continuing to look for them? Diagram and discuss.”
Doing well on this test guarantees admission into America’s most prestigious colleges and universities.
When Lina Connerly and her teenage son, Rory, move from New York City to excessively affluent and lovely Greenfield, California, near Silicon Valley, this test is the obsession of the local high school.
Lina and Rory are there because Lina’s husband, Fred, died suddenly and her father followed soon after, and Lina has inherited her father’s home.
They plan to live in Greenfield a short while and recover from their griefs and losses, then sell.
To her great surprise, her house, nice enough, but no palace, like all the houses in Greenfield is worth a fortune, millions.
Almost immediately, a local realtor, Harris Ojai, drives up in his Bentley and inquires whether she intends to sell. Ojai is a kind of very modern plastic surgery freak.
“His face is such an unusual amalgam of heavily edited features, it’s impossible to place.”
One local theory is that “he’s trying to look like all different ethnicities and nationalities to attract more clients.”
Realtors have been for about a century the butt of jokes in American literature. Most famous perhaps is Sinclair Lewis’ pompous booster George F. Babbitt.
Lewis writes, “… he made nothing in particular, neither butter nor shoes, nor poetry, but he was nimble in the calling of selling houses for more than people could afford to pay.”
The David Mamet play “Glengarry Glen Ross” brings the subject up to date, demonstrating the utter amorality and Darwinian viciousness in a Chicago real estate firm in 1992.
We soon learn a key connection between the local housing market and the Wonder Test: Greenfield students score highest in the entire country. People are mad to live there.
Obsessive and distasteful but harmless, so far, one might say, but then some students at the school go missing, are kidnapped for no obvious reason, returned alive but impaired. Lina is curious, then personally involved and becomes the fierce, outraged mother.
She sets out to find the connections between The Test, the high school, the real estate market and the kidnapped children and she is just the woman to do it. Lina is on leave from the FBI. She’s a profiler and counter-intelligence specialist, skilled at tradecraft, hand-to-hand combat, firearms, ocean swimming, fluent in French and Russian and can call in tech support from D.C.
She’s a kind of new Wonder Woman.
At this point the novel morphs from satirical literary fiction to smooth, intelligent and fairly violent thriller.
Lina sorts through the grotesquely greedy and eccentric characters and finds the really vile ones, amoral and twisted. They need killing and Lina obliges.
Don Noble’s newest book is Alabama Noir, a collection of original stories by Winston Groom, Ace Atkins, Carolyn Haines, Brad Watson, and eleven other Alabama authors. | https://www.apr.org/show/don-nobles-book-reviews/2022-07-18/the-wonder-test-a-novel-by-michelle-richmond | 2022-07-18T17:14:16Z | https://www.apr.org/show/don-nobles-book-reviews/2022-07-18/the-wonder-test-a-novel-by-michelle-richmond | true |
NuggMD's video telehealth platform connects state-licensed medical marijuana doctors to their patients for affordable, safe online evaluations.
BOZEMAN, Mont., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NuggMD, the nation's leading medical marijuana telemedicine platform, is launching its service in Montana for just $129. Since its founding in 2015, NuggMD has connected over 1,000,000 patients to their medical marijuana physicians in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.
Montana just had a record amount of recreational marijuana sales in June--over $17.2 million, and over $7 million in medical sales, for nearly $25 million total. This brings total sales for the year so far to $148 million.
Yellowstone County had the largest sales by far in June at $4.1 million, with nearly 32% of those sales for recreational cannabis.
"Yellowstone's success makes it obvious that cannabis has been a huge boon for the tourist industry in Montana," says Alex Milligan, CMO and Co-founder of NuggMD. "But the medical market is still running strong in the state because the program provides powerful advantages for Montana patients."
Montana medical marijuana patients have the same purchase and possession limits as recreational users, but registered medical marijuana patients can:
- Purchase more potent products,
- Save 16% in taxes per purchase,
- Cultivate twice as many plants as recreational users, and
- Can access medical-only dispensaries, saving many from long drives.
"It's easy to see why so many Montanans still carry medical marijuana cards, despite recreational legalization," said Collin Mann, CEO and NuggMD Co-Founder. "We're excited to join the cannabis community in Montana and provide them with the best service in the state."
NuggMD's platform is available from 8 am till 10 pm seven days a week. No appointment is needed, and patients who don't qualify for Montana's medical cannabis program won't be charged for their evaluation.
NuggMD is the nation's leading medical marijuana technology platform, serving patients in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. They've connected over 1,000,000 patients face-to-face with their new medical marijuana doctors via their state-of-the-art telemedicine platform. They believe every human being has the right to explore the benefits of medical cannabis and are fully committed to helping each patient explore every option in their journey to wellness. For further information, visit NuggMD.com/Montana.
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Officer kills daughter, self; leaves wife, son wounded, police say
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) – A North Las Vegas police officer killed his daughter before killing himself following a domestic disturbance over the weekend, police said. His wife and son were also shot and injured.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said the shooting happened just before 4 a.m. Sunday.
When officers arrived, they found four people suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police said the suspect and the woman were married with two kids. The couple was involved in a fight that became violent when the suspect tried to shoot the woman. During the struggle, their teenage son intervened, police said.
The woman and son were able to escape the home with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and called for help, police said. The suspect fatally shot his juvenile daughter before killing himself, police said.
Police confirmed that the suspect was an off-duty North Las Vegas officer.
The identification of the daughter and suspect will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the police’s Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WinWire Technologies, a Data-driven Digital Engineering company, announces the appointment of Katy Brown, VP of Enterprise Sales, Software & Digital Platforms, leading the National High-Tech Industry Vertical at Microsoft, to its Board of Directors.
Katy brings a wealth of industry knowledge, business acumen, and strategic thinking to WinWire's Board. Her extensive leadership experience in managing large-scale organizational transformation and successfully adopting innovative technologies will benefit WinWire.
"I am delighted to welcome Katy to our Board of Directors; her experience and insights will help the company innovate, execute, and grow," said Ashu Goel, CEO of WinWire. "Katy brings great energy, expertise, confidence, and first-hand knowledge of transforming high-performing global businesses. Her experience in driving significant business growth and expertise in building long-term partnerships will be invaluable as we build the story of our future."
Commenting on her recent appointment, Katy Brown said, "I am proud to join the Board of Directors at WinWire, and I look forward to being part of the transformative impact this company continues to drive for its customers and partners."
About WinWire
WinWire Technologies is a Data-driven Digital Engineering company that enables enterprises and software companies across Healthcare, Retail, Hi-Tech, and Manufacturing to navigate their digital transformation journey. WinWire helps its customers drive business growth and gain competitive advantage through innovative software solutions.
WinWire has extensive expertise across a range of digital technologies and delivers innovative solutions on Azure for App Modernization, Data/AI, and Security that helps clients harness business value.
As a Managed Gold-Certified and a global award-winning Microsoft Partner, WinWire is recognized as a cloud expert across the entire Microsoft ecosystem. Our record of leadership in exceptional technology solutions delivery and 'People First' culture makes WinWire your ideal technology service partner.
For more information, please visit www.winwire.com
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Katy Brown is Vice President for Microsoft's Enterprise Sales - Software and Digital Platforms, leading the National High-Tech Industry Vertical, responsible for directing sales, services, and partner efforts.
A twenty-five-year Microsoft veteran, Katy has a proven track record for delivering strategic initiatives and sales programs to drive overall growth. Before her current role, Katy held the position of Regional Vice President for Northwest Region and previously the General Manager for the NorCal District. She also held the position of General Manager – US National Sales Excellence, where she led a world-class sales team, orchestrating breakthrough development on customer satisfaction, innovation on sales enablement tools, planning and processes, and the overall leadership of the Sales Excellence community.
In her pursuit of sales excellence and customer loyalty, Katy has been recognized with several awards for her sales achievement, management, and leadership.
A native of San Francisco, Katy has a B.S. in Managerial Economics from the University of California, Davis. Her executive education includes IBM Advanced Business Institute and advanced leadership courses at Microsoft.
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TIRANA, Albania (AP) — The Albanian government on Monday said its webpage and all those of the public institutions have been shut down following a cyberattack from an undisclosed source.
A statement said a “wide and complex” cyberattack started Friday afternoon following which all government infrastructure and systems were isolated.
It started as a ransomware attack in which the hackers tried to hit critical systems, aiming to get them functionless, it said.
The statement said the “method used by the hackers was identical with the last year’s attacks seen in the international cyberspace,” mentioning those in Ukraine, Germany, Lithuania, Malta, Netherland and Belgium.
Fortunately the early detection allowed the government's critical systems to close, adding they are all “backed-up and safe,” the statement said. It said Albanian authorities were collaborating with experts from Microsoft and the U.S.-based Jones Group International to solve the situation “and bring it back to normalcy.”
Blocking public services has affected many individuals and companies. The Interior Ministry said police and main civic services would be temporarily offered in person at their offices.
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Making Wheel Spot Pendant for Eco Gift Copenhagen exhibition\nSundae Shark is about the making. Making means having good stuff available while creating and improvising together on each job at site. At 1 July 2pm every firiday 17 CLOUDWALTS gathering around food with drink included for those working/trade at site. The pot lies between crafts to support people of all abillitat To have you enjoy what our service team offers us all the customers may need from every service station as a result of that, all are satisfied because what is not available by others should come by you since what it will meet our customer’ and the same needs this why your should buy more so our services we all enjoy so long and with quality too since a lot our of us does understand and respect what have to done and in time this what every business person should enjoy a success all because some factors LONDON, UK — Millions of people in Britain stayed home or sought shade Monday during the country’s first-ever extreme heat warning, as hot, dry weather that has scorched mainland Europe for the past week moved north, disrupting travel, health care and schools.
The red heat alert covers a big chunk of England and is due to last through Tuesday, when temperatures may reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first time, posing a risk of serious illness and even death among healthy people, according to the Met Office, the U.K.'s meteorological agency.
According to British news agency Sky News, flights in and out of RAF Brize Norton in Oxfordshire have been halted because the "runway has melted." The Royal Air Force base is the largest in the country.
The Royal Air Force appeared to confirm the report in a tweet, saying that aircraft were being diverted to other airfields to land.
The highest temperature ever recorded in Britain is 38.7 C (101.7 F), a record set in 2019. The country isn't at all prepared to handle such heat — most homes, schools and small businesses in Britain don't have air conditioning.
The village of Cavendish in eastern England hit 37.5 C (99.5 F) by 3 p.m. and Wales provisionally recorded its highest-ever temperature, the Met Office said, a recording of 37.1 C (95.5 F) at Hawarden in northeastern Wales.
At least four people were reported to have drowned across the U.K. in rivers, lakes and reservoirs while trying to cool off.
While Monday may bring record highs to southeastern England, temperatures are expected to rise further as the warm air moves north on Tuesday, Met Office CEO Penelope Endersby said. The extreme heat warning stretches from London in the south to Manchester and Leeds in the north.
“So it’s tomorrow that we’re really seeing the higher chance of 40 degrees and temperatures above that,’’ Endersby told the BBC. “Forty-one isn’t off the cards. We’ve even got some 43s in the model, but we’re hoping it won’t be as high as that.”
Hot weather has gripped southern Europe since last week, triggering wildfires in Spain, Portugal and France. Almost 600 heat-related deaths have been reported in Spain and Portugal, where temperatures reached 47 C (117 F) last week.
Climate experts warn that global warming has increased the frequency of extreme weather events, with studies showing that the likelihood of temperatures in the U.K. reaching 40C is now 10 times higher than in the pre-industrial era. Drought and heat waves tied to climate change have also made wildfires harder to fight.
Officials in southern France’s Gironde region announced plans to evacuate an additional 3,500 people from towns threatened by the raging flames. More than 1,500 firefighters and water-bombing planes are trying to douse the flames in the region’s tinder-dry pine forests.
In Britain, train operators asked customers not to travel unless absolutely necessary, saying the heat was likely to warp rails and disrupt power supplies, leading to severe delays. Some routes were running at reduced speed or shutting down entirely from mid-afternoon, when temperatures were expected to peak.
Flights were disrupted at London’s Luton Airport because of what was described as a “surface defect” on the runway amid the high temperatures. The airport said engineers were called to the site and repair works were underway.
Some medical appointments were canceled to relieve strains on the health service. Some schools closed, and others set up wading pools and water sprays to help children cool off. Most British schools have not yet closed for the summer.
The extreme heat even led Parliament to loosen its strict dress code. The Speaker of the House of Commons said male lawmakers could dispense with jackets and ties for the week.
The high temperatures are even more of a shock since Britain usually has very moderate summer temperatures. Across the U.K., average July temperatures range from a daily high of 21 C (70 F) to a low of 12 C (53 F).
But nightfall on Monday will bring little relief from the heat, with the Met Office forecasting temperatures of 29 C (84 F) at midnight in London. Monday night will be “very oppressive” and it will be difficult to sleep, Chief Meteorologist Paul Davies said.
“Tomorrow is the day where we are really concerned about a good chance now of hitting 40 or 41 C, and with that all the health conditions that come with those higher temperatures,” he said. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/nation-world/uk-heat-wave/507-70aed94a-3385-4573-9731-a66a867c5e6c | 2022-07-18T17:22:27Z | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/nation-world/uk-heat-wave/507-70aed94a-3385-4573-9731-a66a867c5e6c | true |
LOUDON, N.H. (AP) — Christopher Bell’s crew chief tried to give him a little bit of coaching — some encouragement with about 40 laps left in the race and a victory and playoff spot at stake — and was promptly told, well, basically to shush.
“He told me that he had it under control,” crew chief Adam Stevens said with a laugh, “and he clearly did.”
Bell explained later there so many laps left in the race, that he didn’t need a reminder of how far the No. 20 Toyota had to go to reach the finish line.
Plus, Bell already knew the way to reach victory lane at his favorite track.
Bell crashed the NASCAR playoffs — and tightened the pressure on the remaining winless drivers — winning Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway to become the 14th Cup Series winner this season.
“That one was much needed right there,” the 27-year-old Bell said.
Bell mastered the track where he won Xfinity Series races in 2018, 2019 and 2021 and was second in the Cup race last year, holding off Chase Elliott — last week’s winner at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Bell is the 14th driver to earn a spot in the 16-driver playoff field. With six races left in the regular season, it leaves open the possibility that more than 16 drivers could win a race and the final playoff spot or spots would be decided on points.
That’s a worry for another day for Bell.
“That car was not very good when it started the race,” team owner Joe Gibbs said. “It was middle-of-the-pack. It was struggling. At the end, they got him going in the right direction.”
Bell chased down Elliott late and led the final 42 lap for Joe Gibbs Racing. His only other Cup win came in the second race of the 2021 season in the Daytona road course race.
Elliott finished second for Hendrick Motorsports and Bubba Wallace was third for 23XI Racing. Martin Truex Jr. dominated early and finished fourth and Kevin Harvick completed the top five.
“We had no idea what we were running there at the end,” Wallace said. “I knew it was inside the top five. But just tire management there at the end, and we were able to capitalize. Just proud of everybody. Happy. It’s been hell for me the last month, so good to come out with a top five.”
Elliott, who had led 13 laps overall when he was caught by Bell, finished first or second for the fourth straight race.
“We were in a position where guys at this level really should close out a race if you’ve got the lead like that,” Elliott said. “Just poor effort on my part.”
Bell led JGR to its fourth win this season and 12th at New Hampshire.
Bell was one of those drivers who would have had to worry about his playoff chances during the rest of the summer stretch. He entered the race in 16th place in the points standings — 19 above the cutline. Bell reeled off five straight top-10 finishes over May and June before he ran into a recent hiccup with only one finish better than 18th over his last four.
“If you’re race car is fast, and you have a first-place car, it’s pretty easy to get to first as long as you do your job,” Bell said. “I had a first-place race car at the end of that race. Basically, the third stage my car was the fastest one out there, especially on the long run. I did my job to maximize that.”
JGR, who supplies pit crews to 23XI Racing, swapped team members earlier this month with Wallace’s crew.
Bell’s biggest concern Sunday was trying to handle the 21-pound lobster awarded to the winner.
“Earlier in the year, I felt like we were right on the verge of winning,” Bell said. “In the last couple of weeks, I thought we were pretty far away. Now, here we are today.”
Bell still has to work on expanding his New England fan club. He gave his Xfinity checkered flag last season to the only young boy he saw in the grandstands wearing a Bell T-shirt. Before Sunday’s race, Bell promised one kid wearing his shirt at a pre-race event hosted by his sponsor that he would give him the checkered flag with a win.
“And I did,” he said.
TRUEX FADES
Truex won the first two stages and led 172 laps before he faded after a poor pit stop and finished fourth. Truex dominated early from the pole and seemed poised to snap a season-long winless drought. Without a win, Truex is on the playoff bubble. Ryan Blaney is third in the points standings and Truex fourth, yet both could possibly miss the playoffs without a win. This is the third time in the last 20 years (2002, 2003, 2011) there have been 14 winners in the first 20 races.
TRADING PAINT
Brad Keselowski and Austin Dillon used their cars as battering rams under a caution midway through the race. Dillon hit Keselowski in the door on the backstretch. Keselowski retaliated and smacked Dillon on the passenger’s side of the car and ran him off the track.
“We’ve gone at it a couple of times the last two years. One time, I hit really hard,” Dillon said. “I just don’t like the way certain people race me.”
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NASCAR’s Cup Series heads to Pocono Raceway for its only stop of the year. The track long held two Cup races each year and Alex Bowman and Kyle Busch won the races in a doubleheader weekend last year.
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Consumers in Colorado will be the first to purchase Meati™ Chicken and Steak offerings in
retail at select Sprouts Farmers Markets and on-menu at all Birdcall locations
BOULDER, Colo., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eat Meati™, the juicy, delicious alternative whole-food proteins made from mushroom root by Meati Foods, today hit retail shelves for the first time at three Sprouts Farmers Market locations in the Denver-Boulder area.
This entrance to retail comes alongside their expanded partnership with Birdcall, an all-natural fast-casual restaurant group. This marks a major step in Meati Foods' mission towards accessibility, with plans to achieve a national, omni-channel footprint by late-2023, including all Sprouts Farmers Market locations by the end of 2022.
"We're thrilled to have the support of such well-recognized, respected and purpose-driven partners like Sprouts Farmers Market and Birdcall as we bring our category-first whole-food cutlets and steaks to shelves and plates in our home state of Colorado," said Scott Tassani, President of Meati Foods. "Given the consistent record-breaking sellouts of our Meati products online, we're eager to pilot on-shelf with Sprouts with an eye toward rapid expansion in the coming months."
Meati Foods currently operates from its Pilot Ranch and this fall will expand production to its Mega Ranch, which has the capacity to produce more than 45 million pounds annually, significantly scaling production to accommodate national retail and foodservice demand.
"As a trusted grocer for those looking to discover new, better-for-you products and ingredients, we're excited to be the first to offer Meati on shelves at three of our Colorado locations, and soon enough nationwide," said Matt Pratta, Culinary Director of Sprouts Farmers Market. "We're impressed by Meati's ability to set new standards in an ever-crowded category and know that Sprouts customers are going to love the taste, nutrition and clean labels that their products offer."
Beginning today, consumers can purchase the Meati Classic Cutlet, Meati Crispy Cutlet and Meati Classic Steak at Sprouts Farmers Market's Boulder (#312), Denver (#334) and Wheat Ridge (#326) locations in the refrigerated and prepared meal sections. Meati is now available at all nine Birdcall locations in Colorado and Arizona as the official alt-protein-of-choice to sub in any sandwich or salad offering and as part of Meati's namesake sandwich menu item.
For those who aren't based in Colorado or Arizona, consumers can still purchase the Meati Classic Cutlet, Crispy Cutlet and Steak Filet online at Meati.com. For more information, connect with Meati on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook or at Meati.com.
Founded in 2017, Meati Foods is working to change the way we eat by democratizing access to delicious, nutrient-rich, complete protein in a way that protects and preserves our planet's water, land and air. Eat Meati™ is the debut product line from Meati Foods featuring whole-food cutlets and steaks made from mushroom root utilizing modernized yet ancient and natural processes in a toxicity-free environment with no heavy metals, pesticides or antibiotics. Eat Meati™ made its retail debut in July 2022 after multiple months of record sellouts on its direct-to-doorstep online shop, with plans for a national omni-channel footprint by late-2023. Meati's textures and flavors have won the enthusiastic support of some of food's biggest icons, including David Chang (chef and founder of Momofuku and Majordomo Media); John Foraker (Once Upon a Farm CEO and former Annie's Organic CEO); Nicolas Jammet and Jonathan Neman (co-founders of Sweetgreen); Sam Kass (former White House senior policy advisor for nutrition and partner at Acre Venture Partners).
Sprouts is the place where goodness grows. True to its farm-stand heritage, Sprouts offers a unique grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Sprouts inspires wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment of better-for-you products paired with purpose-driven people. The healthy grocer continues to bring the latest in wholesome, innovative products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based and gluten-free. Headquartered in Phoenix, and one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States, Sprouts employs approximately 31,000 team members and operates approximately 380 stores in 23 states nationwide. To learn more about Sprouts, and the good it brings communities, visit about.sprouts.com.
Colorado-based Birdcall opened its first location in Denver's historic Five Points neighborhood in 2016, offering a new kind of fast-casual dining experience that encompasses fresh and natural ingredients; superior hospitality and service; innovative art and design, and cutting-edge technology. Known for its 100-percent all-natural crispy chicken sandwiches and chef-inspired salads, Birdcall is changing the way people view fast-casual food, making high-quality meals approachable and affordable. The brand has quickly grown to nine locations in six years in addition to five locations planned for 2022, including Birdcall's first out-of-state locations in Arizona and Texas. For more information about Birdcall, visit eatbirdcall.com.
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DALLAS, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Megatel Homes LLC, one of the largest homebuilders in the state of Texas, today announced that the company has closed out the development of Parkview, a 92-lot community in the Dallas suburb of Allen, Texas.
"Parkview is thoughtfully located in the Dallas suburb of Allen," said Zach Ipour, co-founder. "Residents of Parkview can benefit from the community's safety, attractive tax rate, and proximity to high-end shopping and dining at Watters Creek and the Allen Premium Outlets."
Parkview homes range in size from 1,813 square feet to 2,015 square feet and are priced between the high-$400s to mid-$500s.
Ipour explains that Megatel has been able to expand operations and provide high-end communities at an affordable price in the surrounding suburbs of Dallas because of the unique financing structure of MCI Invest, "The Parkview project was mostly funded by MCI, which ultimately set us up for success."
The Parkview community is in Allen, a city rated #13 in Best Suburbs to live in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area according to Niche.com, and in 2019 rated #2 for the safest city in all of Texas. Families gravitate towards Allen for its highly rated independent school district and the comfortable, peaceful suburban feel of the neighborhoods. Most residents own their own homes in Allen where their children attend accredited public schools, making it an ideal location for spacious family homes.
Megatel's Parkview community is conveniently located near Watter's Creek Village, a resort-style development that provides access to high-end outdoor shopping, dining, and outdoor concerts and art festivals. Every weekend, Allen residents flock to the more than 5-million-square-foot shopping area that spans across different destinations with an impressive selection of specialty stores located in the city. Parkview residents can also enjoy other outstanding amenities, including serene golf courses, spacious public parks and densely forested walking trails.
About Megatel Homes
Founded in 2006, Megatel Homes has emerged as one of the most successful homebuilders in the state of Texas. The company has had considerable growth, with more than 100 developments comprised of several thousand homes, completed since its founding. The company currently has more than 100 communities and is rapidly spreading throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
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JACKSON COUNTY, W.Va. (WOWK) — A man is facing charges in connection with a 2020 attack that left his sister in a coma for two years.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Wanda Palmer was hacked and left for dead in June 2020 near Cottageville, West Virginia. The incident left her in a coma up until a few weeks ago.
“Massive massive amounts of head trauma consistent with a machete or hatchet type injury to the head,” said Jackson County Sheriff Ross Mellinger. “She was unconscious at the time and has been virtually ever since.”
Now, Wanda Palmer is awake and she has identified her brother, Daniel J. Palmer III, 55, of Cottageville, as the person who attacked her. He has been charged in her attack.
After two years of no answers, Mellinger said everything is now coming full circle.
“This about as rare as it gets,” Mellinger said. “I think it’s a true testament to the perseverance and strength and victim herself. And that’s really what it is all about. Being strong enough to persevere through something like this two years later.”
According to the criminal complaint, the Jackson County E991 Center received a call on the morning of June 10, 2020, that Wanda Palmer’s neighbors had found her in her trailer home “injured and covered in blood.” Officers said they found her “slumped over on her couch” and say she was severely wounded and unresponsive.
Authorities described Wanda Palmer’s injuries as appearing that she had been “bludgeoned about the head and face with an object that caused lacerations.” She was taken to a hospital for treatment and was unable to tell investigators what had happened. The complaint states Wanda Palmer remained unresponsive and was later taken to a nursing home for care.
The criminal complaint states that Daniel Palmer had initially been considered a possible suspect due to a “previous violent history” between the siblings. Investigators say he denied being involved and said he had not been to his sister’s home for days prior to her attack. The complaint states, however, that a witness investigators spoke with claimed to have seen Daniel Palmer at the front door of his sister’s trailer around midnight on the night of the incident.
Investigators say they worked for months to eliminate possible suspects and generate leads, but Wanda Palmer remained unresponsive and unable to provide information in the case.
Then on June 27, 2022, according to the complaint, investigators received a call from Wanda Palmer’s caseworker that she had uttered “some single words” and was appropriately responding when asked questions.
Authorities say on July 12, 2022, they went to the facility in New Martinsville, West Virginia, where she was being cared for to speak with her.
The complaint says one deputy went into Wanda Palmer’s room at the facility to speak one-on-one and said she appeared to be oriented to the situation and gave coherent and relevant answers.
During the interview, Wanda Palmer told the deputy that the person who attacked her was her brother, Daniel.
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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Good Samaritan Ministries and local restaurants teamed up to feed those who dedicate their lives to keeping others safe Monday.
Good Samaritan Ministries fed members of the Johnson City Fire Department and other first responders at the fire station near city hall.
Aaron Murphy, CEO and Executive Director of Good Samaritan Ministries, told News Channel 11 that the non-profit partnered with local restaurants to express their thanks on Public Safety Appreciation Day.
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Officer kills daughter, self; leaves wife, son wounded, police say
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) – A North Las Vegas police officer killed his daughter before killing himself following a domestic disturbance over the weekend, police said. His wife and son were also shot and injured.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said the shooting happened just before 4 a.m. Sunday.
When officers arrived, they found four people suffering from gunshot wounds.
Police said the suspect and the woman were married with two kids. The couple was involved in a fight that became violent when the suspect tried to shoot the woman. During the struggle, their teenage son intervened, police said.
The woman and son were able to escape the home with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and called for help, police said. The suspect fatally shot his juvenile daughter before killing himself, police said.
Police confirmed that the suspect was an off-duty North Las Vegas officer.
The identification of the daughter and suspect will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
Anyone with any information about this incident is urged to contact the police’s Homicide Section by phone at 702-828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
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ST. ANDREWS, Scotland (AP)The stage at St. Andrews was all set for Rory McIlroy.
The show belonged to Cameron Smith, and so did that silver claret jug he won in a Sunday stunner at the British Open with the best closing round the Old Course had ever seen.
Smith was four shots behind at the start as a record crowd was eager to see McIlroy cap off a week of celebrations at the 150th Open in style. He was three behind when he made the turn.
And then the plucky Australian with his magical putter ran off five straight birdies to take the lead, stared down a nervy putt around the edge of the nefarious Road Hole bunker to save par and finished with two putts from 80 feet for birdie for an 8-under 64.
”To win an Open Championship in itself is probably going to be a golfer’s highlight in their career,” Smith said. ”To do it around St. Andrews I think is just unbelievable.”
So was his golf.
In the 29 previous times golf’s oldest championship was held at St. Andrews, no winner had ever closed with a 64. Smith finished at 20-under 268, a record score for the Old Course and matching the lowest score to par in any major.
”I got beaten by the better player this week. To go out and shoot 64 to win the Open Championship at St. Andrews is a hell of a showing. Hats off to Cam,” McIlroy said.
McIlroy hit every green in regulation and two-putted all of them – two were birdies, the rest were pars – for a 70 that left him in third place and having to wait nearly nine months before he can try to end his drought in the majors that now is at eight full years.
Smith won by one shot over Cameron Young, who holed a 15-foot eagle putt on the final hole to ever-so-briefly tie for the lead.
It wasn’t enough, and neither was anything McIlroy could muster.
McIlroy couldn’t make a putt early. He couldn’t hit it close enough late. His last good chance was a 15-foot birdie attempt on the dangerous Road Hole at No. 17, and it narrowly missed to the left. McIlroy needed eagle to tie him, and his chip through the Valley of Sin had no chance.
Smith won for the third time this year, all on entirely different courses – the generous fairways of Kapalua, the visual intimidation of water on the TPC Sawgrass and the oldest links in the world with its double greens and pot bunkers.
He beat the No. 1 player in the world (Jon Rahm) at Kapalua. He beat the best field in golf at The Players Championship. And he had to overcome a four-shot deficit against a heavy crowd favorite to capture his first major.
Even with the silver claret jug in his hands, it was hard to believe.
”All the names on there, every player that’s been at the top of their game has won this championship,” Smith said. ”It’s pretty cool to be on there. It really hasn’t sunk in yet. I don’t think it will for a few weeks. Yeah, it’s just unreal.”
Smith is the first Australian to win at St. Andrews since Kel Nagle in 1960, when he topped a rising American star named Arnold Palmer, the people’s choice.
That’s what McIlroy is now. He moved into the void left when Tiger Woods missed the cut in what might be his final Open at St. Andrews. He had support that carried him to the cusp of winning at the home of golf. ”The Holy Grail,” McIlroy had called it earlier in the week.
All day there was an energy along the humps and hollows of the Old Course, all of them waiting to celebrate McIlroy as an Open champion at St. Andrews.
He gave them little to cheer.
”The putter went cold on me,” McIlroy said. ”When both Camerons – especially Smith – went on that run on the back nine, I had to dig deep to make birdies. And I just couldn’t.”
That left Smith, the 28-year-old Aussie known for his grit and his putting stroke, on the 18th green to be introduced as the ”champion golfer of the year.”
Smith is the first Australian to win the Open since Greg Norman in 1993 at Royal St. George’s. Norman was asked not to return this year – there was no indication he was coming – because of his Saudi-funded LIV Golf that has offered millions to attract players like Dustin Johnson and Bryson DeChambeau, major champions who finished in the top 10.
But this day belonged to Smith and that putter that answered every test.
McIlroy was playing controlled golf, his only birdie a two-putt from 18 feet on the par-5 fifth. Viktor Hovland, who started the final round tied with McIlroy, was never a factor. He didn’t make his first birdie until the 12th hole and closed with a 74.
That run by Smith on the back nine is now part of Open lore.
He hit a nifty pitch to 5 feet for birdie on the short 10th. He was bold to a back pin on the par-3 11th and holed a 15-foot birdie, and he birdied the next two holes from about that length. His fifth in a row was a putt from 90 feet on the par-5 14th, over a huge mound and down the slope to tap-in range that gave him the lead for the first time.
McIlroy couldn’t catch up. His lag putting was terrific. That wasn’t what he needed. And he got no help from Smith, whose one missed shot set up his biggest challenge.
The Road Hole bunker was between him and the flag on the 17th. He used his putter to ride over the right edge of the bunker and onto the green, 10 feet away, and he poured in another putt, this one for par to stay in front.
Young had his chances in his Open debut. He left short a 6-foot putt with about a foot of break on the 15th. He came up short with a wedge on the next hole. He drilled his drive and approach to the 17th, only to leave another birdie chance short.
He finally delivered, but all that got him was a 65 and the silver medal. In two majors this year, the PGA Tour rookie missed a playoff by one shot at the PGA Championship and made his best putt too late at St. Andrews.
Smith made his last birdie and the engraver went to work on the claret jug, a prize first awarded to the 1873 champion at St. Andrews. There’s a lot of history around this gray, old town, and Smith became part of it in a big way.
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(WSYR-TV)– Assemblyman Al Stirpe, is set to host the 16th annual Lifesavers Blood Drive on July 19.
The event is working with the American Red Cross. All donations will be used to treat a variety of medical conditions including cancer, leukemia, sickle cell disease, anemia, severe burns and trauma, internal bleeding, premature births and blood transfusions.
The drive will take place at Driver’s Village in Cicero from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
“The pandemic has exacerbated the blood supply shortage, making it even more important for eligible New Yorkers to roll up their sleeves and give the gift of life,” says Stirpe. “Donations from residents who’ve recovered from COVID-19 are especially important, as this can help people currently battling the virus.”
There will also be live music during the event, a full list is provided below:
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Muntz succeeds founding partner, Scott Rahn, who will serve as firm CEO
LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National probate and inheritance dispute law firm, RMO LLP, announced today that veteran probate trial and appellate lawyer Sean D. Muntz has been named the firm's new Managing Partner.
A Partner with RMO since its inception, Muntz has acted as Managing Partner of the firm's Orange County, California office and firm Co-Managing Partner prior to his elevation. Now as firm Managing Partner, Muntz will continue to shape and guide the firm's future, including expanding upon his and the firm's commitment to time and dollar-saving technologies and consistent, quality representation.
In a statement, Rahn espoused his confidence in the firm's selection of Muntz as Managing Partner, saying "he could not be prouder to have the ability to continue to serve with Sean in this new role."
"RMO began as a sparkle in our eyes more than two decades ago when Sean and I were Summer Associates, sharing an office, and beginning our careers. I have always admired Sean's legal prowess. He's a true 'lawyer's lawyer' – a tried and true probate trial and appellate lawyer - but an even better person and friend," said Rahn. "We are lucky to have him assume the Managing Partner role where he can focus on training and mentoring our inheritance litigation team to ensure all our clients consistently receive the same 'better results, sooner for less legal spend' for which we've become known."
Recently recognized as a "Legal Visionary" by the Los Angeles Times for exceptional client results and professional standing, Muntz, who has more than two decades of experience in California state and federal courts, also has been named a "Southern California Super Lawyer" for the past many years.
RMO LLP provides personal, cost-effective inheritance dispute services to individual and institutional clients. The firm's attorneys focus on probate litigation involving contested trust, estate, probate, and conservatorship matters. RMO has offices serving clients with probate disputes throughout California, Florida, Texas, Kansas and Missouri. For more information, please visit https://rmolawyers.com/.
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Tennessee River in Chattanooga will be the site of a US Coast Guard drill on Tuesday
Tennessee River mile marker 469 near the Highway 153 bridge will be the direct location of the drill
The U.S. Coast Guard plans to conduct a large-scale drill this week involving a vessel on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, officials said.
The maritime incident readiness drill is scheduled for Tuesday morning at the Riverpark boat ramp in Chattanooga, the Coast Guard said in a news release.
The operation will involve a passenger vessel operated by Chattanooga Riverboat, officials said. The purpose is to help law enforcement and fire-rescue personnel who may respond to a maritime incident occurring along the Tennessee River regional area, officials said.
COAST GUARD VIDEO SHOWS DARING RESCUE OF RACE TO ALASKA SAILORS AFTER BOAT CAPSIZES
Drills will involve multiple agency boats responding and will include displays of flashing lights and emergency operations near the vessel on the Tennessee River mile marker 469 near the Highway 153 bridge.
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Offering Investors Return Potential and Exposure to Sustainable Infrastructure Investments Typically Available Only to Institutional Investors.
NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Affiliates of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. launched Cantor Fitzgerald Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (the "Fund"), which began reporting on NASDAQ under ticker symbol CAFIX as of June 30, 2022. The Fund is a closed-end interval fund seeking to strategically invest in a portfolio of private institutional infrastructure investment funds and public infrastructure securities focused on three infrastructure megatrends including digital transformation, decarbonization and the improvement and modernization of aging infrastructure. A primary focus for the Fund will be to invest in issuers that are helping to address certain United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through their products and services.
Interval funds can provide exposure to private investment opportunities typically available only to institutional investors. As a result, individual investors may gain exposure to a wider array of real assets strategies without giving up the potential benefits of a registered product.
Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors, L.P. serves as the adviser to the Fund and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Cantor Fitzgerald") and a division of Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management, which provides investment management, asset management and advisory services to investors in global fixed income, equity, and real assets markets through the use of mutual funds, exchange traded funds, interval funds, separately managed accounts, core real estate funds, opportunity zone funds and other private investment vehicles.
Capital Innovations, LLC ("Capital Innovations"), a leading manager of alternative investment and real assets solutions, which specializes in infrastructure equity and debt, serves as sub-adviser to the Fund. Since 2007, Capital Innovations has invested or advised on over $9 billion in public and private infrastructure investments globally, with a focus on sustainability.
"We believe individual investors are significantly under allocated to infrastructure compared to institutional investors. We are excited to bring to market one of the first SEC registered interval funds that primarily focuses on private infrastructure investments managed by leading institutional investment managers providing access to a timely asset class which looks positioned to benefit from secular infrastructure trends," stated Jay Frank, President of Cantor Fitzgerald Asset Management.
Susan Dambekaln, Co-Founder of Capital Innovations, shared, "We're looking forward to partnering with Cantor Fitzgerald, a firm with a 77-year track record of delivering innovative solutions for clients. Investors are increasingly looking to private markets to meet the need for income, diversification and inflation protection in portfolios. We are excited by the opportunity to bring our infrastructure and real assets platform to a broader range of investors. We expect the combination of sustainability and infrastructure to be a major theme in the coming years. Sustainable investments are expected to account for a third (USD $41 trillion) of all projected assets under management globally by the end of 2022, according to Bloomberg."
About Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P.
Cantor Fitzgerald, with over 12,000 employees, is a leading global financial services group at the forefront of financial and technological innovation and has been a proven and resilient leader for over 77 years. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is a preeminent investment bank serving more than 5,000 institutional clients around the world, recognized for its strengths in fixed income and equity capital markets, investment banking, SPAC underwriting and PIPE placements, prime brokerage, and commercial real estate, and for its global distribution platform. Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. is one of the 24 primary dealers authorized to transact business with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Cantor Fitzgerald is a leading SPAC sponsor, having completed multiple initial public offerings and announced multiple business combinations through its CF Acquisition platform. For more information, please visit www.cantor.com.
About Cantor Fitzgerald Sustainable Infrastructure Fund
Cantor Fitzgerald Sustainable Infrastructure Fund is a continuously offered, closed-end interval fund registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"). The Fund's investment objective is to maximize total return with an emphasis on current income while seeking to invest in issuers that are aligned with certain United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. For more information, please visit: www.cantorinfrastructurefund.com
About Capital Innovations, LLC
Founded in 2007, Capital Innovations is a leading alternative investment asset manager and has advised, managed, or co-sponsored investment programs encompassing over $9 billion in real assets including infrastructure, real estate and natural resources. Capital Innovations' real assets investment solutions primarily include two groups of complementary products: actively managed listed and tax-advantaged private markets strategies. Additional information is available at www.capinnovations.com.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses of the Fund before investing. The prospectus contains this and other information about the Fund and should be read carefully before investing. The prospectus may be obtained by calling (855) 9-CANTOR / (855) 922-6087.
The Fund is distributed by Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC. Ultimus Fund Distributors, LLC is not affiliated with Cantor Fitzgerald, L.P. or Capital Innovations, LLC.
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The Fund is a newly formed entity with no significant operating history upon which prospective investors may evaluate its potential performance.
The Fund is suitable only for investors who can bear the risks associated with the limited liquidity of the Fund and should be viewed as a long-term investment. The Fund is a closed-end Fund, and there will not be a secondary market for the Fund's shares. Limited liquidity is provided to shareholders only through the Fund's quarterly repurchase offers for no less than 5% of the Fund's shares outstanding at NAV. There is no guarantee that shareholders will be able to sell all of the shares they desire in a quarterly repurchase offer.
The underlying funds in which the Fund may invest are subject to investment advisory and other expenses, which will be indirectly paid by the Fund. As a result, the cost of investing in the Fund will be higher than the cost of investing directly in the underlying funds. The underlying funds are subject to specific risks, depending on the nature of the specific underlying fund. The use of leverage by the Fund will magnify the Fund's gains or losses.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing may take into consideration factors beyond traditional financial information to select securities, which could result in relative investment performance deviating from other strategies or broad market benchmarks, depending on whether such sectors or investments are in or out of favor in the market. Further, ESG strategies may rely on certain values-based criteria to eliminate exposures found in similar strategies or broad market benchmarks, which could also result in relative investment performance deviating. There is no assurance that employing ESG strategies will result in more favorable investment performance.
For purposes of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the "1940 Act"), the Fund is classified as a non-diversified fund, which means the Fund may invest more than 5% of its total assets in the securities of one or more issuers. However, among the issuers in which the Fund invests, the Fund intends to seek exposure across multiple infrastructure sectors (e.g., renewables, communications, and transportation), managers, and geographic locations. As used herein, the terms "diversify," "diversified," and "diversification" are meant to reference the type of diversification referenced in the foregoing sentence and not the Fund's diversification status under the 1940 Act. Accordingly, changes in the financial condition or market value of a single issuer may cause a greater fluctuation in the Fund's net asset value than in a 1940 Act diversified fund. The Fund is not intended to be a complete investment program.
Opinions expressed are current opinions as of the date appearing in this material only. No part of this material may, without the prior written consent of Cantor Fitzgerald, be (i) copied, photocopied or duplicated in any form, by any means, or (ii) distributed to any person that is not an employee, officer, director, or authorized agent of the recipient.
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GILLETTE — What is it that determines a successful legal career? The metric is obviously personal to the lawyer, but for those assessing from the outside, it’s easy to reduce a career into the easily countable.
When prosecutors retire after long careers, perhaps they’re assessed on the number of convictions they secured. In the business and transactions world, perhaps lawyers are assessed on the size of the deals they close or the prominence of the businesses for whom they negotiate. For plaintiffs’ attorneys, success can be seen in the sheer dollar amounts of their wins.
Francis E. Stevens, better known around Gillette and the rest of Wyoming as Frank and a named partner at Stevens, Edwards & Hallock, P.C., will be remembered for a particular type of legal service that’s a bit harder to cleanly count: adoptions.
Stevens is winding down his practice this summer after 46 years, all of which were conducted in Gillette. And sure, a person could try to count it up, but any figure would be lacking.
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Joe Hallock, another named partner of Stevens’ firm, click-clacked around on his computer, scouring the firm’s files.
He pulled years seemingly at random: In 2007, he counted 17 adoption files under Stevens’ name; in 2010, it was 16; in 2018, Stevens’ had 18 new adoption cases, and in 2021, there were 15 on record.
Stevens consulted his records and confirmed all of this; he placed his rough estimate at somewhere between 600-700 adoptions, “an average of 15 to 20 a year,” he wrote in an email.
But it’s not the longevity of his career or shoddy record-keeping that makes the success of his career, with respect to adoptions, somewhat unquantifiable. It’s the nature of adoptions themselves.
If the children were all that could be counted, then it would be somewhere between 600-700 lives affected, which, let’s face it, is pretty impressive in itself.
But adoptions touch the lives of so many: the birth parents who weren’t ready for parenthood (and, quite possibly, any future families they might have when they are ready); the adoptive parents, so eager for children of their own; countless grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters; all of them with some small debt owed to Stevens and his efforts.
It was a Friday in June, and Stevens was just hopping off a phone call. As it turns out, it’s a lot of work to retire.
When he was asked to consider the most fundamental question to his nearly half-century of adoption work in Gillette, namely, “Why adoptions?” he gave an answer equal parts “Aw, shucks, I’m just doing my job,” and “Who can even remember at this point?”
“I don’t really recall getting in it,” he said. “When you do general practice in Wyoming, you do a little bit of everything. But I did find soon that it was an enjoyable part of my practice. You feel like you’re doing something very positive for the people involved, whether it’s the birth mom or adoptive parents. You feel like you’re helping people.”
Stevens said that adoption had always been a part of his practice, all the way back to his first year out of law school in 1976.
“Gillette’s always been a young community,” he said.
As a result, young couples often wanted to be families, and oftentimes, young mothers-to-be didn’t feel ready for the responsibility of parenthood.
He tried to present adoption as a win-win-win for all parties involved.
“The birth mother benefits by knowing that her child is secure and going to a good home,” Stevens said. “The other side are people who might never have an opportunity to have a child. And the child gets stability and parents.”
It was important to present that holistic view of things, Stevens said, because adoption, no matter whether he represented the birth mother or the adoptive parents, always presents “tough emotional decisions.”
One might wonder why an attorney would specialize in an area of the law so rife with tough emotional decisions, but one has to assume Stevens considers the difficulties surrounding adoptions as better than a possible alternative.
“He’s a strong Christian,” Hallock said of Stevens at one point.
“He sees adoption as a form of ministry,” he said at another.
He’s pro-life, as well. This might not have come up if the Friday that Stevens picked up the phone to chat hadn’t been the same Friday that the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
When asked if he thought that the overturning of the case, which, for 50 years, had given women the constitutional right to end a pregnancy before the fetus was old enough to survive outside the mother’s womb, would lead to an increased demand for adoptions and services like his own, Stevens couldn’t say for sure.
“But I see that being a good thing that could come out of it if it did,” he said.
One certainty that comes from 46 years of facilitating adoptions is that a person gets a reputation.
Hallock affectionately referred to Stevens as the “grandfather of adoptions” in Wyoming, a moniker that Stevens definitely would have dismissed with the wave of a hand had he been around to hear it.
But Hallock may be more right than Stevens would ever concede.
About eight years ago, Courtney and Toby Bennett called Stevens to express their interest in adoption.
They knew to call Stevens because “my mom knew him, that he did adoptions,” Courtney said. “She knew him in a professional capacity, too; she knew he was a good attorney.”
After Stevens gave the Bennetts information about the adoption process, they decided they weren’t ready. But they kept Stevens in mind when, three years later, they’d made up their mind to adopt.
“We contacted him again, and he said he knew of a woman who was thinking about choosing adoption for her unborn child,” Courtney said.
Because remember: If there’s one certainty that comes from working on adoptions so diligently for so long, it’s that a person gets a reputation.
“I did a lot of private adoptions,” Stevens said of the subset of adoptions in which there’s no outside agencies involved, just the birth parents, adoptive parents and their lawyers. “I had a relationship with several doctors and would tell prospective parents to work with their doctors and see if we could step in to help.”
That degree of knowledge in the community helped Stevens facilitate the Bennetts’ adoption.
“We met with her at his office about a week later,” Courtney said. “We all hit it off. Then I started going to all the medical appointments with her, and come September, we were parents. I was in the room as he was born. My husband got to give Carter his first bath and his first shots. We got to stay in the hospital that night, and from what I’ve heard from other adoptions, we had the easiest experience. Like, no issues whatsoever. And we are so thankful to Frank.”
With his help, the Bennetts are the loving parents to a little boy Courtney is dreading to see turn 5 years old. They’ve been there since his birth, and all of that can be traced back to a phone call.
But here’s the thing: Stevens wasn’t the Bennetts’ attorney. He was the birth mother’s.
This was a common practice for Stevens. As he recounted his long career, he mentioned birth mothers more than just about any other topic, but he was clearly interested in achieving that win-win-win situation for all involved.
“He actually suggested another attorney for us to use,” Courtney said. “And he, Frank’s office and Frank himself, prepared all the paperwork and made sure everything was running smoothly. Because our attorney, while he was great, I think ours was one of the first adoptions he’d ever done.”
Stevens, while modestly saying that he doesn’t think he’ll leave that big of a hole in the local adoption expertise when he retires, simultaneously recognizes that younger and less experienced attorneys don’t know the ropes as well.
“My concern for the practice is that I’ve always approached it with the mindset that you just don’t cut any corners because it’s such a serious issue,” Stevens said. “Another concern is attorneys that do adoptions but not enough of them. Things might fall through the cracks.”
There are many cracks, and no matter an attorney’s years of experience, cracks always pose a threat.
“I’m thankful to say that, in all my years, I’ve never had one challenged or reversed,” he said.
Stevens relayed the fact that he’d never had an adoption reversed with something akin to the verbal equivalent of a sigh of relief; he said it with appropriate pride but far from treating it like a given.
That’s fitting, because it’s no small thing.
“Procedurally, the law has to be followed to a tee,” Hallock said. “The judiciary is very strict, requiring complete compliance, and the consequences are huge. If it’s defective in any way, it can be challenged.”
The risk of a challenge is a huge anxiety for adoptive parents. Nobody wants the emotional fallout of having something as meaningful as an adoption reversed.
Hallock and his wife know of this pain firsthand. They both have a heart for adoption, and they’ve successfully adopted twice, but one time, an adoption arrangement fell apart at the very last minute.
“We took off and flew to California, with a car seat and everything,” Karlene Hallock said. “I was in the labor and delivery room with her. We held him. We named him. We did all this stuff. Then the nurses said, ‘Why don’t you go get a bite to eat for dinner and when you come back, we’ll have the baby all cleaned up.’”
In the time they were gone, everything changed. It wasn’t the result of legal deficiencies; the birth mother’s family intervened, and the adoption wouldn’t happen.
“It was devastating,” Karlene said. “Because it truly felt like a death … Frank was a great sounding board for Joe during that time.”
Stevens had been a sounding board for Joe Hallock before; the Hallocks’ first adoption was an international adoption from South Korea. (Stevens estimates he’s done international adoptions from about 10 different countries, including Congo, Ukraine, Romania and China.)
Karlene said they were navigating blindly, but she remembered how comforting it was that Stevens knew the ins and outs of the Wyoming side of things so well, in addition to the guidance he provided for the international specifics.
“Frank helped guide us through how we had to go through Immigration down in Denver,” she said.
Stevens’ knowledge helped Joe greatly, she said.
“My husband, as a lawyer, he’s — how should I say? — not suspicious, but he’s hesitant,” Karlene said. “He’s always looking for the other shoe to drop.”
When asked about those experiences, Joe Hallock, unaware of what his wife had said, essentially confirmed her assessment.
“I think Frank feels pressure from me in this area of the law,” Hallock said. “I think he feels an obligation as a friend and an attorney.”
Stevens, for his part, said that it’s a special feeling to do adoptions for friends, other attorneys, other professionals that he interacts with and even a sitting judge once.
Whether he ever felt the pressure is hard to say, but as surely as he felt the joy of every successful adoption, he knew the risk if he didn’t check every box and satisfy the requirements of the law perfectly.
“It’s not fun to come home with an empty car seat,” Hallock said.
Stevens saw to it that, to the extent he was in control, none of his clients ever had to make such a trip.
Retirement is not unlike gray hairs. To paraphrase Proverbs 16:31, gray hairs are evidence of a life well lived, and retirement, one might say, is evidence of the same.
To any who know Frank Stevens personally, his retirement is to be celebrated, the just desserts of more than four decades in the legal trenches.
But to those who know Frank Stevens by reputation alone, perhaps as the “grandfather of adoptions” in Wyoming, his retirement will be mourned.
He’ll likely no longer put up out-of-state adoptive parents at his own house, as Hallock said he’d done. No longer will he be expected to seek out those win-win-win situations and earn the praise of families he helped who weren’t even his clients, like the Bennetts. No longer will he be expected to take the calls of expectant mothers or helpful doctors and connect them to eagerly awaiting families.
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AD&Co's RiskValDynamics strengthens MBS Source's electronic structured products trading platform.
NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Andrew Davidson & Co., Inc. (AD&Co) is proud to support the leading electronic marketplace for mortgage-backed securities. MBS Source's trading, data, and analytics platform now incorporates AD&Co's RiskValDynamics, an advanced valuation system for structured securities, including both agency and non-agency MBS.
Chuck Urquhart, Director for AD&Co, said, "MBS Source is a pioneer in the MBS market space. AD&Co is pleased to provide our market-leading models and analytics to aid investors in measuring risk and relative value on this robust platform."
"With the addition of AD&Co's OAS and predictive analytics, we can offer investors a complete suite of tools—finding the best bonds at the best price, fine-tuning their investment strategy, and trading electronically—all on the MBS Source platform," said Mihai Szabo, Founder and CEO of MBS Source.
"Through this collaboration, customers can not only highlight relative value, but also act on it. This helps a buy-side PM or trader fulfill their best execution requirements," added Richard Makarick, MBS Source's Head of Growth.
To learn more about the RiskValDynamics model, visit https://www.ad-co.com/riskvaldynamics
To learn more about MBS Source's electronic MBS marketplace, visit www.mbssource.com.
About Andrew Davidson & Co., Inc.
Andrew Davidson & Co., Inc. is a leading provider of risk intelligence solutions. Founded in 1992 by Andrew Davidson, we are internationally recognized for our leadership in the development of financial research and analytics for loans and mortgage-backed securities products, valuation and hedging strategies, housing policy and government-sponsored enterprise reform, and credit risk transfer transactions. With 30 years of risk management experience and a deep base of market knowledge, our team of experts turns data into meaningful insights. For more information, visit https://www.ad-co.com/.
About MBS Source
MBS Source is a financial technology company bringing efficiencies, connectivity, and access to securitized products through innovative trading and product design. MBS Source's product ecosystem leverages data, analytics, and the power of the network effect to create transparency, liquidity, and efficient trade execution. MBS Source's electronic trading platform connects fixed income professionals to a broad network of liquidity and provides a range of trading protocols to access it. For more information visit www.mbssource.com.
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US Rep. Jody Hice subpoenaed in Georgia election investigation
ATLANTA (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Jody Hice of Georgia has been subpoenaed to testify before a special grand jury that is investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to interfere in the 2020 election in the state.
The subpoena, which Hice received on June 29, orders him to appear before the special grand jury in Atlanta on Tuesday, his lawyer said in a court filing. That filing seeks to have the matter heard in federal court rather than before the Fulton County Superior Court judge who’s overseeing the special grand jury.
“Since Congressman Hice is a member of the United States House of Representatives and is being asked to testify pursuant to a state-issued subpoena, the federal officer removal statute should apply, and this action should therefore be removed” to federal court, attorney Loree Anne Paradise wrote in the filing Friday.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis opened an investigation early last year into whether Trump and his allies committed any crimes as they sought to overturn his narrow election loss in the state. A special grand jury with subpoena power was seated in May at her request.
A number of high-ranking Republican state officials — including Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Attorney General Chris Carr — have already testified before the special grand jury. Gov. Brian Kemp is set to give a sworn recorded statement on July 25.
Hice, who will leave office in January after an unsuccessful bid to unseat Raffensperger, was one of several GOP lawmakers who attended a December 2020 meeting at the White House in which Trump allies discussed various ways to overturn Joe Biden’s electoral win. Hice joined other members of the House Freedom Caucus, a conservative wing of the chamber, in the hourslong meeting to discuss with then-White House chief of staff Mark Meadows two specific strategies to subvert the election results.
The first was an effort to appoint an alternate slate of electors who would falsely declare Trump was the winner in seven battleground states won by Biden. The second was a plan to ramp up a pressure campaign against then-Vice President Mike Pence to disregard the true electoral votes from those seven states when he presided over the ceremonial certification process on Jan. 6, 2021.
Cassidy Hutchinson, a former aide to Meadows, revealed the details of the White House meeting to the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Earlier this month, Willis began a process to subpoena out-of-state witnesses to testify. That included some close Trump advisers and allies, including U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, who also served as Trump’s lawyer.
Graham has a hearing scheduled in federal court in South Carolina later this week to try to fight Willis’ attempt to get him to testify.
Willis, a Democrat, has indicted that she’s interested in the actions of the group of 16 Georgia Republicans who, acting as an alternate slate of electors, signed a certificate falsely stating that Trump had won the state when it was actually Biden who got the most votes.
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Associated Press writer Farnoush Amiri in Washington contributed to this report.
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Whic is best: metal, wooden or upholstered bed frames?
In pursuit of a good night’s sleep, mattresses get most of the focus, but your choice of bed frame is also crucial. When you’re trying to decide which type of bed frame is right for you, it can be tough to choose between metal, wooden and upholstered bed frames.
Metal bed frames are strong yet lightweight, but they’re more prone to creaking. Wooden bed frames can be extremely durable, but there are plenty of cheap, flimsy options that are best to avoid. Upholstered bed frames have soft headboards that are great for sitting up to read or watch TV in bed, but they’re difficult to clean.
Metal bed frames
Metal bed frames come in various styles and are generally painted, with black and white being the most commonly found colors. While they often come with headboards, some contemporary styles do not include them.
Generally an affordable choice, most metal bed frames cost $100-$400, although some elaborate options can cost more.
Metal bed frame pros
- Metal bed frames are reasonably lightweight, so if you want to move the position of your bed, it should be light enough to pick up and move easily.
- Although you can encounter some cheap, flimsy options, you don’t need to spend as much on a metal bed frame to get a durable option compared to wood or upholstered bed frames.
- It’s easy to wipe metal bed frames clean if you spill anything on them, and there’s no chance of them getting damaged by woodworm or termites.
Metal bed frame cons
- Metal bed frames are more likely to be squeaky than wooden or upholstered options, so you’ll need to tighten any screws and bolts semi-regularly to help avoid this.
- While it’s possible to find traditional-looking metal bed frames, they tend towards a modern appearance that doesn’t go with all decor styles.
Best metal bed frames
Olee Sleep Modern Metal Platform Bed Frame
This low metal bed frame has a popular contemporary design and is easy to assemble because of its simple style without a headboard or footboard. It’s affordably priced yet durable, which is ideal for buyers on a budget.
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Zinus Mia Metal Platform Bed Frame
Available in black or white and with or without a headboard, it’s easy to tailor this bed frame to meet your preferences. With simple, clean lines, this bed frame looks great with a range of decorative styles.
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Elegant Home Products Victorian Vintage Style Platform Metal
This bed frame can work well with both traditional and contemporary decor for a modern take on a classic. It’s available in twin, full and queen sizes with either a silver-gray finish or a black finish.
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Wooden bed frames
Wooden bed frames can be solid wood or engineered wood, such as MDF or particle board, with a wood veneer or laminate outer layer. Depending on their material and design, wooden bed frames can vary widely in quality, from the highest quality wooden bed frames that could last hundreds of years to flimsy particleboard options that don’t feel sturdy even when new.
The price of wood bed frames can vary as much as their quality, with basic options starting at less than $100 and the highest quality frames costing more than $1,000.
Wooden bed frame pros
- Wooden bed frames have a warm, classic look that works well with almost any decorative style.
- As long as you steer clear of flimsy wooden bed frames, they generally feel stronger and sturdier than metal ones, with heavier, thicker legs.
- It’s much easier to clean a wooden bed frame compared to an upholstered bed frame.
- You can choose from a range of natural wood colors or opt for painted wood if you prefer. Plus, it’s easy to paint a wooden bed frame if you want to change up your bedroom decor down the line.
Wooden bed frame cons
- Quality solid wood bed frames are heavy and difficult to move once assembled, even with another person to help you.
- Decent solid wood bed frames cost significantly more than metal bed frames of comparable quality.
Best wooden bed frames
Mellow Naturalista Classic Wooden Platform Bed
Made from solid pine, this is a great option for the price. It might not last a lifetime, but it’s surprisingly sturdy and has an attractive mid-century modern style.
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This striking wooden bed frame features a tall headboard, although there’s also an option without a headboard if that’s your preference. It’s made from pine but features some steel components for additional support.
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Acacia Aurora Wood Platform Bed Frame
Available with either a caramel or chocolate finish, this is an excellent choice of bed frame for people who like darker woods. It’s low to the ground with a contemporary-looking headboard.
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Upholstered bed frames
Upholstered bed frames are usually made from engineered wood but are covered in fabric with a soft layer of foam between. They’re great for anyone who loves the luxurious look of an upholstered bed, although they’re not as common in modern styles of decor.
Because of the extra materials and work that goes into making upholstered bed frames, they tend to be relatively pricey compared to metal and wooden options. Depending on the design, you can pay $200-$1,000 on an upholstered bed frame.
Upholstered bed frame pros
- The headboard on an upholstered bed frame is soft with foam padding, which is excellent for anyone who regularly sits up in bed to read or watch TV.
- Upholstered bed frames often have drawers or other storage solutions built into the base.
- You can choose from a wide range of colors and fabric types, so you’re sure to find an option that you love or that matches the existing color scheme in your bedroom.
Upholstered bed frame cons
- If you get the upholstered parts of your bed frame dirty, they’re difficult to clean.
- You’ll need to vacuum your upholstered bed frame every few months as fabric collects dust.
Best upholstered bed frames
Zinus Lottie Upholstered Platform Bed Frame
This attractive upholstered bed frame has square quilting on the headboard and comes in gray, blue slate or beige. You can choose options with a drawer for storage or with handy built-in USB ports.
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DHP Cambridge Upholstered Platform Bed
This is an excellent choice for anyone who needs more bedroom storage as the mattress and slats lift up to reveal a large area to stash bedding or other items. It’s available in light or dark-gray linen, gray velvet or black faux leather.
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Roundhill Furniture Nantarre Fabric Tufted Wingback Upholstered Bed
This is an elaborate upholstered bed with gorgeous details on the headboard, such as diamond tufting and nailhead trim. It has a classic design and feels extremely sturdy.
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Should you get a metal bed frame, wooden bed frame or upholstered bed frame?
There’s no clear bed frame winner between metal, wooden and upholstered frames. It mainly comes down to personal preference. For instance, some people love having a comfortable upholstered headboard to lean against, while others think they look old-fashioned. If it still isn’t clear which bed frame material is suitable for you, just choose the one you like the look of best.
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SEATTLE, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anker Innovations, a leader in mobile charging and consumer electronics, announced today that it has partnered with the top industry leaders in Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology to develop a new generation of charging solutions for both home and on-the-go.
"GaN is allowing us to completely change the way we charge our electronics by delivering better power transfer efficiency, faster-charging speeds, and smaller, more portable chargers," said Steven Yang, CEO of Anker Innovations. "Our partners provided exclusive access to cutting-edge GaN technology that empowered us to create chargers that last longer and are more sustainable."
To develop its new, higher-watt GaN chargers (output of over 100W), Anker partnered with Infineon (OTCMKTS: IFNNY), one of the world's leaders in semiconductor technology, as well as Navitas (Nasdaq: NVTS), the industry-leader in GaN power ICs. By applying their technology, Anker was able to increase the efficiency of its new GaN chargers, reducing both the electricity lost by the charger while in use, as well as the chargers' carbon footprint.
Infineon Division President of Power & Sensor Systems, Adam White, said: "By combining Infineon's Hybrid Flyback and CoolGaNTM switch in Anker's new charging lineup, we achieved a system efficiency of 95%, amongst the highest level in industry, reducing energy losses by about 20% in comparison with other charging solutions. This is the first time Infineon's HFB architecture and the CoolGaNTM switch have been applied together to any commercially available consumer electronics."
Gene Sheridan, CEO of Navitas said: "Navitas' next-generation GaNFast™ power ICs with GaNSense™ technology are used in the latest lineup of Anker GaN chargers, replacing slow and inefficient legacy silicon materials, reaching 97% peak efficiency and with up to 25% energy savings. By adopting our latest technology, Anker can reduce the CO2 footprint of the whole charger by up to 30% vs. legacy solutions."
For its new, lower-watt GaN chargers (power output of under 100W), Anker partnered with Innoscience, a GaN power device manufacturer, and Southchip, a leading high-performance semiconductor design company.
"By using all GaN FET technology, each charger in Anker's new series is powered by two Innoscience GaN power chips on both the AC side and DC side (an all-GaN solution)", said Wei Wei Luo, founder of Innoscience. "Being the world's first to adopt this technique, the new Anker chargers take full advantage of GaN, bringing its system's efficiency and power density to a new level."
Stefan Ruan, CEO of Southchip said: "Southchip's proprietary GaN differential drive technology is used in Anker's new chargers, which highly integrates the GaN power devices and controllers to ensure the reliability of the system. The lab test data shows that with 100% GaN the energy loss of the AC to DC circuit is reduced by 7.2%, and the circuit efficiency is greatly improved."
Anker's new generation of GaN chargers will feature the latest version of PowerIQ, the company's proprietary technology that allows chargers to intelligently detect the power needs of each connected device. Anker partnered with iSmartware, an international leading digital-analog hybrid SoC chip design company, in the development of the latest PowerIQ.
Eric Li, CEO of iSmartWare said: "iSmarWare's new SoC single-chip solution for high-current and high-voltage DC-DC PD fast charging greatly simplifies the hardware circuit design and, together with Anker's own PowerIQ, greatly reduces the energy consumed by the chargers by 40%."
Anker's new lineup of GaN chargers will be unveiled at a virtual launch event on July 25, 2022 at 9 am U.S. Pacific Time. The event will be streamed on Anker.com as well as Anker's Youtube, Facebook, and Twitter accounts.
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Anker Innovations is a global leader in charging technology and a developer of unique, consumer electronic products that support premium audio, mobile entertainment and the emerging smart home space. This innovation is being led by its six key brands: Anker, AnkerWork, eufy, Nebula, Soundcore and now, AnkerMake. More information on Anker Innovations and its various brands can be found at anker.com.
Infineon Technologies AG is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer and greener. Microelectronics from Infineon are the key to a better future. In the 2021 fiscal year (ending September 30), the company reported sales of about 11.1 billion euros with some 50,280 employees worldwide.
Infineon is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ticker symbol: IFX) and in the USA on the over-the-counter market OTCQX International Premier (ticker symbol: IFNNY). Further information is available at www.infineon.com
Navitas Semiconductor (Nasdaq: NVTS) is the industry leader in gallium nitride (GaN) power ICs, founded in 2014. GaN power ICs integrate GaN power with drive, control, sensing and protection to enable faster charging, higher power density and greater energy savings for mobile, consumer, enterprise, eMobility and new energy markets. Over 150 Navitas patents are issued or pending. Over 50 million units have been shipped with zero reported GaN field failures, and Navitas introduced the industry's first and only 20-year warranty. Navitas are the world's first semiconductor company to be CarbonNeutral®-company certified. Navitas rang the Nasdaq opening bell and started trading on Nasdaq on October 20th, 2021.
Innoscience is an Integrated Device Manufacturer (IDM) company founded in December 2015. With the development of new technologies, the electric power grid and power electronic systems across the world are undergoing a massive transformation. Our vision is to create an energy ecosystem with most effective and low-cost Gallium Nitride on Silicon (GaN-on-Si) power solutions. In November, 2017, Innoscience first established a mass production line of 8-inch GaN-on-Si devices in Zhuhai. In order to fulfill the rapidly growing power demands, Innoscience has inaugurated a new facility in the Suzhou in September, 2020. As a cutting-edge GaN technology provider, Innoscience's more than 1,500 employees and over 500 R&D experts are devoted to high performance and reliability of GaN power devices that can be used in various technical fields such as cloud computing, vehicle, portable device, mobile phone, etc. For more information, please visit http://www.innoscience.com.
Southchip Semiconductor Technology is a high-performance semiconductor design company, focusing on power and battery management, including charge pump, DC/DC, AC/DC, battery charger, wireless charger, USB PD controller, battery protector, etc. Basing on independently developed core technologies such as buck-boost charging, charge pump and GaN direct driver, Southchip has released many star products and has been widely acknowledged by the industry. More information about Soutchip can be found at www.southchip.com.
Southchip, born for efficiency!
Zhuhai iSmartWare Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2014 and it is headquartered in Zhuhai, Guangdong. iSmartWare is a leading mix-signal SoC fabless design house. It has focused on analog IC design for many years achieving exclusive patents in fast charging, wireless charging, low-power and high-efficiency power management IC domain. More information on iSmartWare Innovations and its various brands can be found at ismartware.com.
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France has deep ties to the UAE, and the two leaders have developed a personal relationship. It paid off during Macron's visit to Abu Dhabi last year that resulted in a 16 billion-euro ($18 billion) arms deal with the Gulf ally, the largest-ever French weapons contract for export.
Their meeting Monday comes as the war in Ukraine rages into the sixth month and Europe is in the grip of a sweltering heat wave. European countries are bracing for a potential Russian gas shutdown amid soaring energy prices, inflation and a cost-of-living crisis across the 27-member bloc.
Russia has cut off or reduced natural gas — which keeps industry running, generates electricity and heats homes in the winter — to a dozen European countries. A major gas pipeline also closed for scheduled maintenance last week, and there are fears that flows through Nord Stream 1 between Russia and Germany will not restart.
Leaders have been scrambling to fill underground storage by the beginning of fall in an effort to avert an economic and political crisis in winter. Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi is visiting Algeria on Monday to finalize deals boosting natural gas supplies from the North African country to Italy, while EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was in Azerbaijan to clinch a deal with President Ilham Aliyev on increased gas supplies.
Macron said last week that his government would prepare a "sobriety plan" to conserve energy and that France keeps looking to diversify gas sources. He called for a faster shift toward offshore windfarms and more European cross-border energy cooperation "as we prepare ourselves for the scenario where we have to go without all Russian gas."
Le Maire said last month that the country has been in discussions with the UAE regarding supplies of oil and diesel to find “an alternative to Russian petrol."
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said in Parliament last week that the French energy giant is “discussing an agreement to have access to diesel and fuel from the Emirates this winter.”
He said the company’s efforts are part of the French initiative to secure sufficient energy and make up for the loss of Russian supplies.
The UAE's energy exports to France are dominated by refined petroleum products and reached the record sum of 1.5 billion euros in 2019.
The U.S. Energy Information Agency cites figures estimating the UAE holds the seventh-largest proven reserves of natural gas in the world, at over 215 trillion cubic feet. The country, which lies on the eastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula along the Persian Gulf, is among world's 10 largest oil producers, with most of country's oil and gas wealth concentrated in Abu Dhabi.
Human rights groups have called on Macron to remind his UAE counterpart of his country's poor human rights record.
“For years, the UAE has systematically crushed dissent,” Human Rights Watch said in a statement ahead of Monday's visit. “Activists, lawyers, teachers, students, and those deemed critics are arrested, prosecuted, and detained, women and LGBT people face discrimination."
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Surk reported from Nice, France.
France's President Emmanuel Macron, left, welcome United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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France's President Emmanuel Macron, left, welcome United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is welcomed by France's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, right, during a welcome ceremony at the Invalides monument in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, Pool)
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United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is welcomed by France's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, right, during a welcome ceremony at the Invalides monument in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, Pool)
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France's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, left, and United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed meet officials during a welcome ceremony at the Invalides monument in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, Pool)
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France's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, left, and United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed meet officials during a welcome ceremony at the Invalides monument in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, Pool)
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United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, reviews the honour guards during a welcome ceremony at the Invalides monument in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, Pool)
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United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, reviews the honour guards during a welcome ceremony at the Invalides monument in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, Pool)
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France's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, left, welcome United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, center during a welcome ceremony at the Invalides monument in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, Pool)
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France's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, left, welcome United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, center during a welcome ceremony at the Invalides monument in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, Pool)
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France's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, left, welcome United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, center, during a welcome ceremony at the Invalides monument in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, Pool)
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France's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, left, welcome United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, center, during a welcome ceremony at the Invalides monument in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, Pool)
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Brigitte Macron, left, and France's President Emmanuel Macron, right, welcome United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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Brigitte Macron, left, and France's President Emmanuel Macron, right, welcome United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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France's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, left, welcome United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, center during a welcome ceremony at the Invalides monument in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, Pool)
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France's Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, left, welcome United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed, center during a welcome ceremony at the Invalides monument in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla, Pool)
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France's President Emmanuel Macron, left, and his wife Brigitte Macron, left, await United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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France's President Emmanuel Macron, left, and his wife Brigitte Macron, left, await United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Monday, July 18, 2022. United Arab Emirates' President Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed is for a two-days visit in France. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Now you can visit Fort Worth’s Viral Taco Truck!
An employee of Anejo Taqueria posted online saying the owner had worked so hard to prepare his taco truck but that nobody had shown up. The post went viral and the sales went crazy!
Inside DFW host Jenny Anchondo stopped by to meet the owner, Hector Marioni, and share the back story of his now famous taco truck.
If you would like to try this stop out yourself, they are located at 5600 N. Tarrant Pkwy 76137. For more information on the truck, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/inside-dfw/fort-worth-food-truck-sees-tons-of-new-attention-after-tiktok-post-goes-viral/ | 2022-07-18T17:46:19Z | https://cw33.com/news/inside-dfw/fort-worth-food-truck-sees-tons-of-new-attention-after-tiktok-post-goes-viral/ | true |
Muntz succeeds founding partner, Scott Rahn, who will serve as firm CEO
LOS ANGELES, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National probate and inheritance dispute law firm, RMO LLP, announced today that veteran probate trial and appellate lawyer Sean D. Muntz has been named the firm's new Managing Partner.
A Partner with RMO since its inception, Muntz has acted as Managing Partner of the firm's Orange County, California office and firm Co-Managing Partner prior to his elevation. Now as firm Managing Partner, Muntz will continue to shape and guide the firm's future, including expanding upon his and the firm's commitment to time and dollar-saving technologies and consistent, quality representation.
In a statement, Rahn espoused his confidence in the firm's selection of Muntz as Managing Partner, saying "he could not be prouder to have the ability to continue to serve with Sean in this new role."
"RMO began as a sparkle in our eyes more than two decades ago when Sean and I were Summer Associates, sharing an office, and beginning our careers. I have always admired Sean's legal prowess. He's a true 'lawyer's lawyer' – a tried and true probate trial and appellate lawyer - but an even better person and friend," said Rahn. "We are lucky to have him assume the Managing Partner role where he can focus on training and mentoring our inheritance litigation team to ensure all our clients consistently receive the same 'better results, sooner for less legal spend' for which we've become known."
Recently recognized as a "Legal Visionary" by the Los Angeles Times for exceptional client results and professional standing, Muntz, who has more than two decades of experience in California state and federal courts, also has been named a "Southern California Super Lawyer" for the past many years.
RMO LLP provides personal, cost-effective inheritance dispute services to individual and institutional clients. The firm's attorneys focus on probate litigation involving contested trust, estate, probate, and conservatorship matters. RMO has offices serving clients with probate disputes throughout California, Florida, Texas, Kansas and Missouri. For more information, please visit https://rmolawyers.com/.
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Fire destroys Poppa G's Billiards in Pelham
Fire destroys Poppa G's Billiards in Pelham
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Fire destroys Poppa G's Billiards in Pelham
The Pelham Fire Department said a fire destroyed Poppa G's Billiards on Monday. See video of the scene above.The bar and billiard business is located in the 2700 block of Chandalar Place Drive. There was no one inside the building at the time of the fire. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation. "Crews remain on scene. Unfortunately, the business is a total loss," Pelham FD said at 12:34 p.m.The Pelham Police Department temporarily closed several roads: Crosscreek Trail at Highway 31, Chandalar Place Drive at Highway 31, Chandalar Place Drive at Chandalar Drive, and Corporate Way.Get the WVTM 13 app for the latest updates.
PELHAM, Ala. —
The Pelham Fire Department said a fire destroyed Poppa G's Billiards on Monday. See video of the scene above.
The bar and billiard business is located in the 2700 block of Chandalar Place Drive. There was no one inside the building at the time of the fire.
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The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.
"Crews remain on scene. Unfortunately, the business is a total loss," Pelham FD said at 12:34 p.m.
The Pelham Police Department temporarily closed several roads: Crosscreek Trail at Highway 31, Chandalar Place Drive at Highway 31, Chandalar Place Drive at Chandalar Drive, and Corporate Way.
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Milwaukee alderwoman removed, enters pleas to misconduct
A Milwaukee alderwoman has been removed from office after she was convicted in Milwaukee County Circuit Court of two felonies related to her conduct in office
MILWAUKEE (AP) — A Milwaukee alderwoman was removed from office Monday after she was convicted in Milwaukee County Circuit Court of two felonies related to her conduct in office.
Chantia Lewis pleaded no contest to accepting an illegal campaign finance disbursement and entered a guilty plea to misconduct in office.
Three other counts, including two felonies and a misdemeanor, were dismissed, but could be considered at sentencing on Aug. 25.
Lewis, 42, represented Milwaukee's northwest aldermanic district. She was first elected to the Common Council in 2016 and was re-elected in April 2020 without a challenger. She joined a crowded field of Democrats in announcing her candidacy for U.S. Senate in 2021.
Lewis appeared remotely in court Monday because she had symptoms of COVID-19, her attorney Michael Chernin said.
Prosecutors said she took $21,666 in campaign funds and false travel reimbursements from the city between 2016 and 2020, the Journal Sentinel reported.
The criminal complaint stated that she used campaign funds for family trips and basic personal expenses such as car and credit card bills, filled for reimbursement from the city for travel expenses that she had actually paid out of her campaign account and violated campaign finance laws, including by structuring a campaign contribution to avoid the limits.
Her removal leaves three of the 15 council seats empty in Milwaukee. Cavalier Johnson left his seat after he was elected mayor earlier this year and Nik Kovac left the council to become Johnson’s budget director. | https://www.weau.com/2022/07/18/milwaukee-alderwoman-removed-enters-pleas-misconduct/ | 2022-07-18T17:49:14Z | https://www.weau.com/2022/07/18/milwaukee-alderwoman-removed-enters-pleas-misconduct/ | true |
ATLANTA, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced a regular quarterly dividend of 68 cents per share on the company's common stock, payable Sept. 6, 2022, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 15, 2022.
For more than 70 years, Southern Company has paid a dividend to its shareholders that is equal to or greater than the previous quarter.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally. Southern Company was named the No. 2 Best Large Employer in America in Forbes magazine's 2022 rankings. Additional accolades have been received from the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Fortune's "World's Most Admired Companies" list, and the Women's Choice Award, to name a few. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. (WIVB) — One of the Buffalo area’s most prominent hotels is hitting the auction block.
The Millennium Hotel in Cheektowaga will go up for auction from September 6 to September 7 with a starting bid of $2,000,000.
The eight-floor, 301-room hotel located next to the Walden Galleria is currently owned by the London-based Millennium & Copthorne Hotels.
Marcus & Millichap and Ten-X are representing the property.
For more information on the online auction, click here.
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The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council passed a resolution Thursday in support of changing the name of the highest peak in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Clingmans Dome.
Long before the mountain on the Tennessee-North Carolina border was a National Park attraction, the Cherokee referred to it as Kuwahi, which translates to "mulberry place." Tribal medicine men would journey up the mountain and pray for guidance, then share the visions they had with the rest of the community.
Lavita Hill, treasury specialist for the tribe, said she and her friend, fellow activist Mary Crowe, spent the last month preparing the name change proposal for the tribal government's approval. Hill said she was inspired by Yellowstone National Park's renaming of Mount Doane to First Peoples Mountain, which was based on the recommendation of the Rocky Mountain Tribal Council.
Before the Cherokee Indians were forcibly relocated in 1838, they lived for hundreds of years in what are now parts of Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina.
"It's not like we just occupied the land, we lived on the land," Hill told NPR. "Our own government, towns, language, our own newspaper; we were thriving communities. Then, due to forced removal, we were forced out of our homelands."
Some of the Cherokee went into hiding, some in the forests on Kuwahi, while the rest of the tribe made the forced journey to Oklahoma for relocation. Nearly 4,000 Cherokee died in what later became known as the Trail of Tears.
The Cherokee who remained in the area purchased 57,000 acres of property in 1876, known as the Qualla Boundary, in western North Carolina.
Clingmans Dome was named after a Confederate general
In 1859, the Cherokee's sacred mountain was dubbed Clingmans Dome, after the North Carolina senator and Confederate brigadier general Thomas Lanier Clingman. Clingman had explored and measured mountain peaks in the area.
But Hill said the Cherokee name for the mountain is far more fitting considering the tribe's history and because Clingman had no ties to the area; he lived in Asheville, 75 miles east of Kuwahi.
She said their fight for the name change is just the beginning.
"We've obviously been through a lot of heartache and hurt," Hill said. "What we are trying to put out there now is how Cherokee names are important, how that plays into our culture and history and keeping us alive."
With the support of the tribal government, Hill explained, the next step is submitting paperwork to the U.S. Board on Geographic Names for consideration, which she hopes to have completed by the end of the year.
"This was the starting point," Hill said. "We've just now kicked off the work."
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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has already helped block one of former President Donald Trump’s allies from winning the Republican nomination for governor in a crucial battleground state. Now he’s hoping for a repeat in his own backyard.
Ducey is part of a burgeoning effort among establishment Republicans to lift up little-known housing developer Karrin Taylor Robson against former television news anchor Kari Lake, who is backed by Trump. Other prominent Republicans, including former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, have also lined up behind Robson in recent days.
On Monday, Robson’s campaign announced the endorsement of former Vice President Mike Pence, who will campaign with her on Friday — the same day Trump is scheduled to hold a rally for Lake, creating a split-screen moment underscoring the divide between the GOP establishment and Trump.
The push is reminiscent of how many leading Republicans rallied around Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp in the final stretch of his ultimately successful bid to fend off a Trump-endorsed primary challenger.
Few states have been as central to Trump’s election lies as Georgia and Arizona, the two closest 2020 battlegrounds where he pushed aggressively to overturn the results and fumed when Kemp and Ducey refused to go along. Trump has already faced a setback in Georgia, and the Aug. 2 race in Arizona is among his last opportunities to settle scores and install allies to lead states that may prove decisive if he decides to run again in 2024.
“In Arizona, people are independent minded, much like they are in Georgia, and they pick the person that they think will be best for the responsibility,” Ducey told The Associated Press. “In Georgia, the voters said Brian Kemp, and I’m hopeful in Arizona, they’ll say Karen Taylor Robson.”
As an incumbent seeking reelection, Kemp had an advantage over his primary rival, David Perdue, and ultimately defeated him by nearly 52 percentage points. Without an incumbent on the ballot — Ducey faces term limits — the GOP contest in Arizona will likely be much closer.
But what once looked like an insurmountable lead for Lake could end in a more competitive finish. With early voting already underway, Robson is drawing on her family’s vast fortune to drown out Lake who, despite Trump’s endorsement, has lagged in fundraising. Robson had outspent Lake more than 5 to 1 as of the end of June.
The final maneuvering by some leading GOP figures could prove significant in a close race. Beyond Ducey and Christie, Robson has lined up support from former U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon, who dropped out of the governor’s race and endorsed her. The Border Patrol union, meanwhile, broke with Trump and backed Robson, citing in part Lake’s prior statements supporting a pathway to citizenship for people living in the country illegally.
Pence, who notably split with Trump in Georgia and campaigned alongside Kemp, praised Robson as “the only candidate for Governor that will keep Arizona’s border secure and streets safe, empower parents and create great schools, and promote conservative values.” Pence said he was ”proud to support her.”
For her part, Lake is an unlikely MAGA champion.
A well-known former local news anchor who donated to Barack Obama and for years hung around with drag queens at a gay bar near the television station, Lake once was the antithesis of Trump’s brand of politics.
Yet she rocketed to the top of the field since she walked away from her three-decade television career, declared “journalism is dead” and took a sledgehammer to a pile of TVs.
She built on the powerful connection she’d formed with viewers in the Phoenix media market over 27 years with the local Fox affiliate and created a uniquely strong bond with the base that propelled Trump to the White House in 2016 and still doesn’t believe he lost in 2020.
Even Trump seemed impressed by the ovation her name inspired when he mentioned it during a rally in Phoenix last year. He endorsed her a short time later.
She, in turn, has adopted his combative style, his narrative about the 2020 election — she falsely says it was corrupt and stolen — and his get-tough approach to border security. She’s walked away from her close ties with John McCain’s family and now feuds with the late U.S. senator’s children.
“We’re either gonna go the way of the past, which is the McCain mafia running the show, or we’re gonna go with America first,” Lake told a crowd of hundreds at a country western bar in Tucson last week. Many arrived well over an hour early and waited in the Southern Arizona heat for a chance to get inside.
Lake, 52, routinely berates journalists trying to question her and releases the footage on social media.
Last year, she said she wants to put cameras in classrooms to monitor teachers, nodding to the backlash on the right to teachings on race and history in public schools.
If elected, she says, she’d immediately invoke an untested legal theory that illegal immigration constitutes an “invasion” of the United States and gives the governor war powers to remove people from the country without proceedings in immigration courts.
Since Robson and her allies began their full-court press, Lake has claimed without evidence that “they might be trying to set the stage for another steal.”
“They have been such RINOs for so long, and I don’t trust that they have our country as a priority,” said Rosa Alfonso, a 60-year-old speech language pathologist in Tucson. “That’s a big deal.”
Robson, 57, is making her first run for office, though she has lifelong ties to GOP politics. He father and brother both held elected office as Republicans.
An attorney for real estate developers, she has been at the center of the suburban sprawl that has propelled the Phoenix area’s prodigious growth. Ducey appointed her to the board overseeing Arizona’s three public universities, her most high-profile public role before she quit to run for governor.
“These are serious times,” Robson said during a recent debate. “We need a serious candidate with a record of accomplishment.”
Her husband, housing developer Ed Robson, 91, is one of the state’s richest residents, amassing a fortune building master planned retirement communities. She says the 2020 election was “unfair” but has stopped short of calling it fraudulent. Like Lake, she’s running as a border hawk.
She brands her rival “Fake Lake,” highlighting a $350 donation she gave to Obama’s 2008 campaign, though Robson has herself contributed large sums to Democrats.
“It’s all an act,” Ducey said of Lake. “The campaign she’s been running bears no resemblance to the life she’s lived for the past three decades, nor to the interactions that she’s had with me. She’s putting on a show. We’ll see how many people buy it.”
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — The Taliban has confirmed that at least 10 people were injured after an earthquake struck eastern Gayan district in Paktika province.
Abdul Wahid Rayan, director of Bakhtar, Taliban's news agency, said the quake in the remote area happened late Monday afternoon.
On Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported a magnitude 5.1 quake near Khost.
Monday’s quake happened in the same area as a powerful quake last month in eastern Afghanistan, igniting yet another crisis for the struggling country and further underscoring the Taliban’s limited capabilities and isolation. The Taliban reported 1,150 dead in that quake. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs put the death toll at 770 people.
Overstretched aid groups already keeping millions of Afghans alive had rushed supplies to victims of the June quake, but most countries responded tepidly to Taliban calls for international help.
The international cut-off of Afghanistan’s financing has deepened the country’s economic collapse and fueled its humanitarian crises. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Earthquake-in-eastern-Afghanistan-injures-10-17312417.php | 2022-07-18T17:59:13Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Earthquake-in-eastern-Afghanistan-injures-10-17312417.php | true |
Which all-terrain truck tires are best?
All-terrain truck tires are designed to be used on- and off-road every day. They adapt to the standard paved road but can navigate sand, dirt, mud, gravel and other similar off-road conditions with relative ease. All-terrain truck tires fit and perform the best on trucks and SUVs with four-wheel drive and all-wheel drivetrains.
All-terrain truck tires benefits
All-season truck tires are specifically made to grip street pavement the majority of the time you drive, while off-road/mud-terrain truck tires land on the other end of the spectrum, manufactured for mostly off-roading and mudding. All-terrain tires fall right in the center of the spectrum — they are tires that will handle both extremes when you need them to, but they are best suited for conditions somewhere in the middle. That means you can pack your camping gear, take the highway to an off-road trail access point and still safely make it through muddy and rocky conditions to the trailhead, where your true adventure begins.
Can I use all-terrain truck tires in the winter?
Keep in mind that while you can drive all-terrain truck tires in winter conditions, winter tires will provide up to 50 percent more traction than all-season tires, still making them the best choice over all-terrain tires when temperatures consistently drop below 40 degrees.
Winter tires are made from a soft rubber compound that resists becoming rigid despite falling temperatures. They remain flexible in frigid temperatures, allowing for more traction between tire and road. What’s more, their unique tread patterns of wide grooves provide tiny escape channels for slush, snow and ice. The friction between rubber and road melts the winter elements on the rubber’s surface and flows through the crevasses along the tire until it’s dispelled onto the road. Small, deep slits in winter tires, called sipes, cut through water and slush to avoid hydroplaning.
Although there are parallels between off-road and snow tire design, including rubber treads with wide and grip-enhancing grooves, snow tires are the best option for all winter road conditions.
Are all all-terrain truck tires designed to perform the same?
Not all all-terrain tires are designed for the same purposes. There are various brands and models suited for an equally diverse spectrum of driving conditions and driver demands. Nonetheless, due to all-terrain truck tires being more durable than all-season truck tires, they have thicker sidewalls. Also, they can be larger and wider than standard tires, making them better suited for your towing and hauling needs compared to all-season treads. For hauling heavy debris, a camper or even multiple cars, all-terrain truck tires offer a more aggressive tread and are the heaviest, most durable all-terrain tires available, making them the best tire and tread types to buy for such purposes.
What can I expect to pay for a set of all-terrain truck tires?
You can expect to pay $400-$900 for the smallest set of four all-terrain truck tires.
The best all-terrain truck tires
Best for off-roading
What you need to know: A tire designed to be used almost exclusively off-road, except for when traveling to the off-roading location on paved roads, is a must.
What you’ll love: There are 90 available variations under this model for 16-24-inch wide rims, giving you any option you need for your off-road and towing needs. Their lateral Z-shaped treads and shoulder grooves clear mud from the tread, keeping your grip strong.
What you should consider: These tires will wear down faster when most miles are driven on smooth pavement. Consider how far you have to drive to your off-roading excursions on paved roads.
Where to buy: Amazon
What you need to know: The Geolandar X-AT has 39 design variations for rims ranging from 15-22 inches wide.
What you’ll love: A three-layer sidewall provides extra durability in jagged off-road conditions. Zigzag grooves with deep sipes allow water to channel through the tread back onto the terrain.
What you should consider: Although it offers tire sizes for smaller rims, they do not go as large as some all-terrain tires. The heaviest duty all-terrain tires come in the largest sizes.
Where to buy: Amazon
What you need to know: There are 60 variations for rim sizes 15-24 inches wide.
What you’ll love: Open scalloped shoulder blocked treads dig into the snow, in addition to sand, mud, gravel and the likes. The sidewall on each side of the tire has a different design, allowing you to customize your truck’s aesthetic. A 45,000-mile limited warranty keeps you on the road.
What you should consider: With the widest range of tire rim sizes, there aren’t as many variations as its competitors.
Where to buy: Amazon
Best for daily commuting
Continental TerrainContact A/T
What you need to know: There are 34 variations for rim sizes 16-22 inches wide.
What you’ll love: The tires are designed with traction grooves made for snow and have sipes for improved resistance to slipping in wet, snowy conditions. A 60,000-mile limited warranty for up to 72 months is offered, as well as a customer satisfaction trial for up to 60 days with a complete set of tires.
What you should consider: This tire is a bit pricier than its competitors but comes with many perks.
Where to buy: Amazon
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
What you need to know: Rim width ranges from 16-20 inches with 25 variation options to choose from.
What you’ll love: These Pirelli tires have a tire tread pattern specifically designed to allow for water and mud to funnel out the grooves while you drive on the pavement. Tread sipes deliver grip on slick slopes as well. A reinforced sidewall for tough off-road environments and a 50,000-mile warranty make this all-terrain tire the most well-rounded of the three commuters.
What you should consider: If you consistently work or travel in destinations with equally rough terrain as smooth pavement, then this is your best bet.
Where to buy: Amazon
What you need to know: The most comprehensive all-terrain commuter tire with 57 variations for 15- to 22-inch rims.
What you’ll love: A micro-grooved tread makes for a dependable grip in rain and light snow. This Nexen tire model has a wide shoulder block and reinforced edges that bite deep into abrasive terrain. With a warranty for normal wear up to 50,000 miles, this is the best off-roading commuter all-terrain tire.
What you should consider: This tire is best used for people who spend most of their time commuting to work or traveling in more off-road conditions but still need to get where they need to go on a paved road when the day is done.
Where to buy: Amazon
Best for the value
What you need to know: Rim sizes span from 15-20 inches with 36 variations to choose from.
What you’ll love: The tire tread offers deep, wide grooves for enhanced off-road grip as well as control in rain and snow.
What you should consider: There are fewer size options available than other best value all-terrain tires, but they are the cheapest.
Where to buy: Amazon
What you need to know: This Yokohama possesses the largest variety of rim sizes spanning from 15-22 inches with 110 variations.
What you’ll love: You are bound to find the right tire for your truck. Parallel grooves circumnavigate the tire to reduce the chance of hydroplaning.
What you should consider: So many sizes available means they are not specialized tires. These are general-use tires for a wide range of situations.
Where to buy: Amazon
What you need to know: The Terra Grappler G2 has a more heavy-duty tire profile while offering 92 variations of rims 17-24 inches wide.
What you’ll love: A variable pitch pattern with deep sipes makes way for a quieter ride while driving, giving you a more peaceful drive home after a long day of off-roading. With a warranty of up to 65,000 miles and large tires up to 35.51 inches wide, the G2 makes for a great off-road tire that doubles as a construction vehicle tire for heavy tow loads.
What you should consider: Larger-sized tires are for larger loads.
Where to buy: Amazon
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The super-charismatic Lizzo doesn’t really need hits, but on ‘Special,’ she has them anyway
Lizzo’s pop stardom has relied only partially on pop hits.
Sure, it was an old-fashioned Top 40 radio smash — “Truth Hurts,” which originally came out in 2017 before finding its way to TikTok and to a Netflix rom-com — that introduced the ebullient singer and rapper (and flute player) to a mass audience three years ago.
Since then, though, Lizzo’s continued success has had less to do with big singles than with the funny feel-good empowerment vibes she dispenses on social media and in her Amazon Prime reality series, “Watch Out for the Big Grrrls,” which just picked up six Emmy nominations to go with the three Grammys she won in 2020.
Like Cardi B, with whom she teamed last year for the delightful if curiously low-impact “Rumors,” Lizzo, 34, is more than anything an excellent hang: precisely the type of outsize personality you want to encounter on “Saturday Night Live” or “The Breakfast Club” or in a TikTok about the killer new vegan spot she just discovered.
Hits help extend her reach, of course, but they don’t feel like the real driver of her career. The real driver is Lizzo herself.
So it’s something of a pleasant surprise to discover that for “Special,” the long-awaited follow-up to her 2019 major-label debut, “Cuz I Love You,” Lizzo buckled down and made a bunch of tight pop bangers — and did it without sanding down the edges of her funky, freewheeling charisma.
Lizzo has been busy this year, but she has also been waiting to drop ‘Special.’ Here are the key things to know now that the new album is out.
With a dozen tracks in just over 35 minutes, “Special” moves fast, with a kind of heat-seeking propulsion you didn’t get from the much looser “Cuz I Love You,” where the hooks and grooves could meander even when Lizzo knew where she was going. (Her studio collaborators this time include Ricky Reed, with whom she’s worked for years, along with new-recruit heavyweights like Max Martin, Benny Blanco, Mark Ronson and Ian Kirkpatrick.)
Emotionally, Lizzo remains a sturdy source of uplift: In “If You Love Me” and “2 Be Loved (Am I Ready)” she’s reminding herself that she’s worthy of tenderness and devotion, while “Birthday Girl” and the title track offer reassurance to anyone brought low by the pandemic or an unfeeling partner or a crappy job.
“I’ve been so down and under pressure / I’m way too fine to be this stressed,” she sings in the extremely Chic-ish “About Damn Time,” which has been bouncing around the upper reaches of Billboard’s Hot 100 for weeks. Along with Beyoncé’s indefatigable “Break My Soul,” the disco-funk jam is a sign that pop music is shaking off the gloom of the COVID era, stubborn subvariants be damned; indeed, Lizzo often refers fleetingly to having endured a brutal rough patch, though she’s more focused on her healing than on the trauma itself.
Of course, Lizzo’s optimism has provided the narrative thrust of her music since she was toiling in Minneapolis’ indie hip-hop scene long before “Truth Hurts” broke. What’s different about “Special” is how sharp the arrangements are, be it the glistening, note-perfect Pointer Sisters homage of “2 Be Loved”; “Everybody’s Gay,” a throbbing club track with echoes of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”; or the swaggy soul-rock of “Break Up Twice,” which prominently interpolates Lauryn Hill’s “Doo-Wop (That Thing).”
The album’s closer, “Coldplay,” samples a sped-up snatch of that band’s “Yellow,” which sounds like a ghastly idea — only Lizzo somehow manages to wind her vocals around Chris Martin’s in a way that feels sweetly sincere.
With her dance competition series “Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls,” and a new project she can’t yet discuss, the singer is embracing her journey -- and herself.
Her singing and rapping stands up easily to the varied and vivid production here, in part because she’s as flexible as her accomplices: cheerfully braggadocious in “The Sign” — which opens the album with, “Hi, motherf— / Did you miss me?” — earnest and heartfelt in “Special,” sensual yet vulnerable in “Naked,” where an encounter with a lover gets her thinking about how physical perfection is defined.
Fittingly, that R&B slow jam is probably Lizzo’s most beautiful vocal performance on “Special,” with just enough grit in the verses to set up the go-for-it diva moments in the chorus. But Lizzo’s special sauce as a singer is the conversational quality she brings to a song like “I Love You Bitch,” in which she lays out a partner’s many winning attributes, including his willingness to “give me your hoodie when I’m cold.”
“Bless your heart, it’s too small,” she adds with flawless comic timing — a throwaway line for a less endearing pop star, perhaps, but a typically brilliant bit of self-portraiture for Lizzo.
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SHEFFIELD, England (AP) — Defending champion the Netherlands needed a late surge to beat Switzerland 4-1 and guarantee a place in the European Championship quarterfinals on Sunday, while Sweden qualified with ease in a 5-0 win over Portugal.
Still missing star forward Vivianne Miedema, who tested positive for the coronavirus, the Dutch team was held at 1-1 until the 84th minute when Romée Leuchter sent a looping header high over onrushing goalkeeper Gaëlle Thalman, who had made a string of impressive saves up to that point.
Victoria Pelova made it 3-1 in the 89th minute — but only after a long VAR check for offside — and Leuchter got her second and the team’s fourth in added time.
Needing a draw to qualify, the Dutch performance was less convincing than the eventual three-goal margin suggested. It wasn’t enough to secure first place in Group C — which went to Sweden — so the Netherlands must next face France in the quarterfinals.
For most of the game it resembled a repeat of the tight 3-2 win over Portugal on Wednesday, when the Dutch struggled to keep control of a game they were clear favorites to win.
After a goalless first half notable mostly for video review overturning a penalty for the Netherlands, the Dutch team took the lead in the 49th minute when Swiss midfielder Ana-Maria Crnogorčević tried to head the ball off the line but instead deflected it into her own net. The Swiss response was almost immediate, Géraldine Reuteler scoring off a pass from Ramona Bachmann.
The Swiss could have qualified with an upset win and nearly took the lead soon after Reuteler’s goal, but Coumba Sow fired one shot at the goalkeeper and then a second attempt against the post.
Sweden qualified top of the group after two goals just before halftime took the fight out of Portugal.
Filippa Angeldal opened the scoring in the 21st and made it 2-0 in the 45th before an own-goal for the third as the ball deflected in off Carole Costa’s head at a corner.
Captain Kosovare Asllani scored a 54th-minute penalty and Stina Blackstenius further extended Sweden’s lead in stoppage time.
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LAS VEGAS — Authorities in Nevada say four people died after two small planes collided at the North Las Vegas Airport on Sunday.
The North Las Vegas Fire Department said on its Twitter account that at around noon., fire crews responded to the airport for a reported mid-air collision.
Incident Alert- at aprox 12pm today NLVFD and LVFR crews responded to a report of a mid air collision at the North Las Vegas airport. At this time there are 4 reported fatalities. Accident is still under investigation. pic.twitter.com/HhyeCDLrnE
— CNLV Fire Department (@NLVFireDept) July 17, 2022
According to its preliminary accident and incident data, the Federal Aviation Administration said a Cessna 172 and a Piper PA-46 collided mid-air during landing.
Each aircraft had two people on board.
The Associated Press reported that preliminary information indicated that the Piper attempted to land when it collided with the Cessna.
The news outlet reported that the Piper then crashed into a field, and the Cessna fell into a water retention pond.
The AP reported both the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash. | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/4-dead-after-2-small-planes-collide-at-north-las-vegas-airport | 2022-07-18T18:03:36Z | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/4-dead-after-2-small-planes-collide-at-north-las-vegas-airport | false |
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The first woman selected to fly as a demonstration jet pilot with the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels is an Old Dominion University graduate based at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach.
Lt. Amanda Lee, of Mounds View, Minnesota, is currently assigned to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 and goes by the call sign “Stalin.”
Lee first enlisted in the Navy back in 2007, and worked as an aviation electronics technician before joining the seaman-to-admiral commissioning program. She was commissioned in 2013, the Navy says.
Once she completes a five-month training starting this fall at NAS Pensacola and Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., she’ll be one of the Blue Angels’ main F/A-18E/F Super Hornet pilots.
Though she’s the first woman picked to fly a jet with the Blue Angels, she’s not the first female pilot with the demonstration team. Marine Maj. Katie Cook flew the squadron’s KC-130, lovingly named “Fat Albert,” from 2015 to 2016.
Lee was one of several officers selected for the 2023 show season on Monday, including Lt. Philippe Warren. The Virginia native and UVA grad is a flight surgeon currently serving with the “Fighting Griffins” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266.
Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Zimmerman, of Baltimore, was the other demo team pilot named Monday. The Naval Academy grad is part of the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 at Oceana.
“We had an overwhelming number of applicants from all over the globe this year,” said Capt. Brian Kesselring, commanding officer and flight leader of the Blue Angels. “We look forward to training our fantastic new team members, passing on the torch, and watching the incredible things this team will accomplish in 2023.”
Here’s the full list of selections:
F/A-18E/F Demonstration Pilots:
- Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Zimmerman, of Baltimore, Md., is currently assigned to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2009.
- Lt. Amanda Lee, of Mounds View, Minn., is currently assigned to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2013.
Events Coordinator:
- Lt. Cmdr. Brian Vaught, of Englewood, Colo., is a naval flight officer currently assigned to the Naval School of Aviation Safety. He graduated from the University of Colorado in 2008.
C-130 Demonstration Pilot:
- Marine Corps Capt. Samuel Petko, of Osceola, Ind., is a KC-130J Hercules pilot currently as-signed to the “Sumos” of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152. He graduated from Indiana University in 2014.
Maintenance Officer:
- Lt. Cmdr. Greg Jones, of Cary, N.C., is an aviation maintenance officer currently assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). He graduated from Elon University in 2008.
Flight Surgeon:
- Lt. Philippe Warren, of Williamsburg, Va. is a flight surgeon currently assigned to the “Fighting Griffins” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2014. | https://www.pahomepage.com/uncategorized/blue-angels-name-first-female-demonstration-jet-pilot/ | 2022-07-18T18:11:17Z | https://www.pahomepage.com/uncategorized/blue-angels-name-first-female-demonstration-jet-pilot/ | false |
GRANT, Becky J. (Sturgeon), 69, Clinton, died Friday (July 15, 2022). Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton.
HENSLEY, Thomas R., 92, Bement, died Sunday (July 17, 2022). Hinds Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Bement.
HOOD, Patricia Jean, 74, Decatur, died Friday (July 15, 2022). Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home, Decatur.
SMOTHERS, Gladys, 86, Palastine, TX, died Friday (July 15, 2022). Hinds Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Bement.
VIRDEN, Doris, 86, Assumption, died Friday (July 15, 2022). Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption.
VIRDEN, Keegan, 15, Assumption, died Friday (July 15, 2022). Seitz Funeral Home, Assumption.
WOODWARD, Mary Jane, 79, Morrisonville, died Thursday (July 14, 2022). Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home, Taylorville. | https://herald-review.com/obituaries/funerals-pending-for-july-19/article_d733ced4-06a2-11ed-ab2b-cb5d29a96281.html | 2022-07-18T18:11:58Z | https://herald-review.com/obituaries/funerals-pending-for-july-19/article_d733ced4-06a2-11ed-ab2b-cb5d29a96281.html | false |
Once a week, typically on the day that the Centers for Disease Control updates its COVID data tracker, I send my dad a text: “Did you make an appointment to get your booster?”
Yes, I’m a nudge. But the data for people his age are unambiguous: A second booster helps keep them alive and out of the hospital. Each new variant of omicron, currently the worrisomely contagious BA.5, provides fresh kindling for infections. And even though fewer people are dying these days compared with earlier waves, hospitalization rates are ticking up — most dramatically among people 70 and older.
My father is hardly the only one in that group not up to date on COVID vaccines. While public health experts have been debating the makeup of fall booster shots, they seem to be overlooking a concerning trend: a growing lack of enthusiasm for more shots. Very few of those eligible have received their second boosters, and many have missed even the first one. Most children under 12 remain unvaccinated. COVID shots are being thrown out in the U.S. at an accelerating pace; since May, some 12 million doses have expired, the Wall Street Journal reported.
The White House is reported to be considering making second booster shots widely available for all adults. It should also be carefully planning how to better sell the value of those vaccines before the U.S. heads into the first winter COVID season with little mask-wearing or other protective measures in place.
People are tired of the pandemic, and persuading them to get more shots keeps getting harder. Easy-to-understand guidelines for vaccination could help get people back on track — especially if they’re paired with evidence-backed messaging.
Most parents said they would be less likely to get their children a COVID shot if its side effects appeared to be greater than those from other childhood vaccines. Clearly, public health officials and pediatricians will need to emphasize that most kids experience only mild, short-lived symptoms from the shots.
Parents are also weighing the risks of the vaccine against those of COVID itself, which underlines the need for public health officials and pediatricians to explain why vaccinating children matters. Sean O’Leary, a pediatric infectious diseases specialist at the University of Colorado who studies barriers to vaccination, gives families a pitch that goes something like this: Although adults stand a greater risk of serious outcomes from COVID than children do, infections are not benign in kids. More than a thousand have died from COVID in the U.S. And if that sounds like a small number in the larger context of COVID deaths, well, it should — because the death of any child is rare and uniquely tragic. Just as we would leap at the chance to prevent other causes of childhood deaths, things like pediatric cancer or drownings, so should we leap at the chance to vaccinate against COVID.
Communicating the importance of vaccination to adults is tougher. People who happily got their initial shots may no longer be keeping track of when they are due for the next one. Or they may be concerned that if they get one now, they’ll miss out on an updated vaccine in the fall. Some are questioning the need for any more shots because they’ve had COVID, maybe more than once, and have recovered just fine.
Heading into fall, when new boosters tailored to omicron variants are expected to arrive, the challenge will be to recapture the high percentage of adults who got their first round of shots. Ideally, people of all ages will be able to get vaccinated at once — as they are with flu shots.
Restoring people’s enthusiasm for vaccines will require nuanced messaging as well as plain honesty around what the FDA and CDC know and don’t know about how well the shots protect people. The ground campaign needs to ramp up now. | https://pantagraph.com/opinion/columnists/lisa-jarvis-who-will-take-new-covid-boosters/article_05789db6-06b1-11ed-abcb-ef99c0a08cad.html | 2022-07-18T18:12:14Z | https://pantagraph.com/opinion/columnists/lisa-jarvis-who-will-take-new-covid-boosters/article_05789db6-06b1-11ed-abcb-ef99c0a08cad.html | false |
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If you’re one of the hundreds of thousands of people playing Wordle, get ready for a new challenge!
Hasbro has teamed up with the New York Times Games to create a new Wordle board game, so you can play against your friends and family. Wordle: The Party Game puts a spin on the popular digital game by pairing players against each other to solve the Wordle.
In each round, the player chosen as the Wordle Host writes down a “secret word.” Just like the original version, players have six attempts to guess a five-letter word. Unlike the digital Wordle game, which is played solo with no competition, this time, you’ll be competing with others. The fewer attempts at guessing a word that a player needs, the fewer points they score.
The winner of the game is the player with the fewest points at the end. For ages 14 and older, there are four different ways to play: classic play, fast, timed or teams.
Perhaps the best part of Wordle: The Party Game, however, is that it can be played repeatedly with included dry-erase boards and markers, so you don’t have to play just once per day like the digital version.
Wordle: The Party Game can be pre-ordered now from Amazon or Target. Priced at $20, it will be released on Oct. 1 on Amazon and Oct. 2 at Target, so you can expect to receive it sometime in October.
The board game is, of course, for Wordle fans, but you can play it even if you’ve never played the original version.
Never head of Wordle? It’s a free game that can be played on a computer or phone. Just like the board game, the idea is to guess a five-letter word in six attempts or less. Unlike the board game, there’s a new word every 24 hours and everyone has to guess the same word.
In the original digital version, if the word you guess has a correct letter in the correct place, that square turns green. Any guessed letters that are in the word but are in the wrong spot will see their square turn yellow, while letters that are completely wrong will see their square turn grey.
While you wait for the board game to be released, you can play the original Wordle online now.
Will you be ordering Wordle: The Party Game to play with family and friends?
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Through July 17
- Middletown, RCP face different paths to Legion Super Regionals
- Quinn, Weisenberg help spark 19U Middletown Post 75ers
- 75ers chasing elusive American Legion state title
- Cromwell hurdler who is legally blind among state’s best
- Augeri: Middletown seizes control of Legion Zone 3 race
- James, Boyle offer words of wisdom to area football teams
- RCP, Middletown Post 75 both undefeated heading into Legion series
- Middletown Post 75 hopes to celebrate 75th anniversary with title
- James signs free agent deal with Atlanta Falcons
- Middletown coach wins national award recognizing 45-year career
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NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — The first woman selected to fly as a demonstration jet pilot with the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels is an Old Dominion University graduate based at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach.
Lt. Amanda Lee, of Mounds View, Minnesota, is currently assigned to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106 and goes by the call sign “Stalin.”
Lee first enlisted in the Navy back in 2007, and worked as an aviation electronics technician before joining the seaman-to-admiral commissioning program. She was commissioned in 2013, the Navy says.
Once she completes a five-month training starting this fall at NAS Pensacola and Naval Air Facility El Centro, Calif., she’ll be one of the Blue Angels’ main F/A-18E/F Super Hornet pilots.
Though she’s the first woman picked to fly a jet with the Blue Angels, she’s not the first female pilot with the demonstration team. Marine Maj. Katie Cook flew the squadron’s KC-130, lovingly named “Fat Albert,” from 2015 to 2016.
Lee was one of several officers selected for the 2023 show season on Monday, including Lt. Philippe Warren. The Virginia native and UVA grad is a flight surgeon currently serving with the “Fighting Griffins” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266.
Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Zimmerman, of Baltimore, was the other demo team pilot named Monday. The Naval Academy grad is part of the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11 at Oceana.
“We had an overwhelming number of applicants from all over the globe this year,” said Capt. Brian Kesselring, commanding officer and flight leader of the Blue Angels. “We look forward to training our fantastic new team members, passing on the torch, and watching the incredible things this team will accomplish in 2023.”
Here’s the full list of selections:
F/A-18E/F Demonstration Pilots:
- Lt. Cmdr. Thomas Zimmerman, of Baltimore, Md., is currently assigned to the “Red Rippers” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 11. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 2009.
- Lt. Amanda Lee, of Mounds View, Minn., is currently assigned to the “Gladiators” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2013.
Events Coordinator:
- Lt. Cmdr. Brian Vaught, of Englewood, Colo., is a naval flight officer currently assigned to the Naval School of Aviation Safety. He graduated from the University of Colorado in 2008.
C-130 Demonstration Pilot:
- Marine Corps Capt. Samuel Petko, of Osceola, Ind., is a KC-130J Hercules pilot currently as-signed to the “Sumos” of Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152. He graduated from Indiana University in 2014.
Maintenance Officer:
- Lt. Cmdr. Greg Jones, of Cary, N.C., is an aviation maintenance officer currently assigned to Pre-Commissioning Unit John F. Kennedy (CVN 79). He graduated from Elon University in 2008.
Flight Surgeon:
- Lt. Philippe Warren, of Williamsburg, Va. is a flight surgeon currently assigned to the “Fighting Griffins” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 2014. | https://www.wane.com/news/blue-angels-name-first-female-demonstration-jet-pilot/ | 2022-07-18T18:13:25Z | https://www.wane.com/news/blue-angels-name-first-female-demonstration-jet-pilot/ | false |
LANCASTER, Pa. (WHTM) — A Pennsylvania man has been charged in the 1975 cold case killing of a 19-year-old woman after DNA on a discarded coffee cup appeared to match DNA left on the victim’s clothing.
Criminal homicide charges were filed against 68-year-old David Sinopoli, of Lancaster, in the murder of Lindy Sue Biechler, of Manor Township, Pennsylvania. Lancaster County Det. Christopher Erb and Manor Township Police Department Det. Sgt. Tricia Mazur filed the charges.
Sinopoli was arrested without incident at his home around 7 a.m. Sunday. He was arraigned and remanded to Lancaster County Prison without bail on charges of first-degree felony criminal homicide.
“Lindy Sue Biechler was 19 when her life was brutally taken away from her 46 years ago in the sanctity of her own home,” Lancaster County District Attorney Heather Adams said. “This arrest marks the beginning of the criminal process in Lancaster County’s oldest cold case homicide and we hope that it brings some sense of relief to the victim’s loved ones and to community members who for the last 46 years had no answers.”
Biechler’s body was discovered around 8:46 p.m. on the evening of Dec. 5, 1975, by her aunt and uncle.
Investigators observed blood on the outside of the front door as well as on the wall on the entranceway and several patches of blood on the carpet of Beichler’s home. Biechler had returned home from the grocery store between 6:45 p.m. and 7:05 p.m., and grocery bags from John Herr’s market sat on the dining room table.
Investigators found Biechler lying on her back with a knife sticking out of her neck. The knife, which had a tea towel wrapped around the wooden handle, matched the knives stored in Biechler’s knife block in her kitchen. Investigators also noted signs of a struggle inside the apartment.
Biechler had 19 stab wounds to her neck, chest, upper abdomen and back. The Lancaster County Coroner’s Office ruled the cause of death as massive bleeding due to multiple stab wounds and the manner of death as a homicide.
Detectives from Manor Township Police Department, with assistance from the Pennsylvania State Police, conducted an in-depth investigation into the homicide and followed multiple leads over the years clearing dozens of people. The investigation spanned decades with evidence being sent to multiple laboratories as well as interviews of multiple subjects.
“I want to thank members of the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office and Sgt. Mazur for their hard work and persistence in pursuing justice in this case,” said Chief Todd Graeff, of the Manor Township Police Department. “Additionally, I thank all the Officers, Detectives, Troopers, and forensics personnel that have worked on this case over the past 46 years. Their hard work through the years has paid off and hopefully, this arrest brings some relief to Lindy Sue Biechler’s family and the public.”
In 1997, the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office submitted evidence from the crime scene for DNA analysis. As a result, a male DNA profile was obtained from the right-side area of Biechler’s underwear and was determined to contain semen. In 2000, this DNA profile was submitted to CODIS, a nationwide database that contains DNA profiles of individuals convicted of certain crimes.
In January 2019, with the agreement of the Manor Township Police Department, the case was taken on by Lancaster County District Attorney’s Cold Case Unit. In June 2019, the unit enlisted the help of Parabon NanoLabs to analyze DNA in the case. In September 2019, investigators released composites, also called phenotypes, provided by Parabon based on DNA evidence left at the crime scene. These composites revealed characteristics of the suspect, including skin tone, eye color, and hair color.
Parabon’s genetic genealogy research ultimately identified Sinopoli through his Italian ancestry as a possible person of interest.
On Feb. 11, 2022, investigators surreptitiously obtained DNA from Sinopoli from a coffee cup he had used and thrown into a trash can at the Philadelphia International Airport. The coffee cup was submitted to DNA Labs International for testing and in April 2022, it was determined that the DNA on the coffee cup contained a mixture of DNA with one male contributor.
The electronic data files from DNA Labs International were then forwarded to Cybergenetics, a Pittsburgh laboratory that specializes in separating DNA mixtures. Cybergenetics’ computer analysis concluded that the DNA on Sinopoli’s coffee cup and DNA identified in the semen on Biechler’s underwear were a possible match.
Detectives then consulted with a blood spatter expert to determine if any blood left behind on Biechler’s clothing would be consistent with having been left behind by the suspect. The expert identified two blood spots on the exposed part of the victim’s pantyhose, which were also sent to DNA Labs. In June 2022, the blood drops were determined to be consistent with the DNA profile obtained from Biechler’s underwear.
“There has been a never-ending pursuit of justice in this case that has led us to identifying and arresting Sinopoli,” Adams said. “Lindy Sue Biechler was on the minds of many throughout the years. Certainly, law enforcement never forgot about Lindy Sue, and this arrest marks the first step to obtaining justice for her and holding her killer responsible.”
Anyone with information on this case or who had familiarity with David Sinopoli during the December 1975 timeframe is asked to contact Lancaster County Det. Christopher Erb at 717-299-8100. | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/pa-man-charged-in-teens-1975-cold-case-killing-after-coffee-cup-dna-match/ | 2022-07-18T18:13:52Z | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/pa-man-charged-in-teens-1975-cold-case-killing-after-coffee-cup-dna-match/ | true |
2-year-old drowns, drunken driver crashes into responding fire truck, officials say
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA/Gray News) – A 2-year-old girl is dead after she drowned in a Texas lake.
A crash involving first responders and a drunken driver delayed response to the drowning by about 20 minutes, officials said.
Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens responded immediately Saturday around 6 p.m. to the Blue West beach area of Lake Meredith, where they performed CPR on the girl and then transported her for more advanced medical care.
The Fritch Volunteer Fire Department blocked the road, allowing for an ambulance to come in, when officials say a drunk driver ran into the firetruck, delaying response to the drowning by about 20 minutes.
The driver, identified as Damon Elliot Creek, was arrested and charged with public intoxication, interfering with public duties, striking an unattended vehicle, driving with an invalid license invalid, and failure to identify.
The girl was taken to Golden Plains Community Hospital. First responders performed CPR on the child for about an hour, but ultimately, she could not be revived.
The girl’s death has been ruled accidental.
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15 new cases in Dakshina Kannada
MANGALURU July 18, 2022 23:28 ISTDakshina Kannada reported 15 COVID-19 positive cases on Monday. With nine patients discharged, the number of active cases stood at 68. The test positivity rate was put at 2.35%.
In Udupi district, there were no new cases on Monday. With five COVID-19 patients discharged, the number of active cases stood at 27.
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Chantia Lewis removed from office after pleading guilty to two felonies
Guilty on 1 count of misconduct in office. No contest on 1 count of campaign finance violations
Guilty on 1 count of misconduct in office. No contest on 1 count of campaign finance violations
Milwaukee Alderman Chantia Lewis was removed from office on July 18 after pleading guilty to two felony charges for misconduct in public office and unlawfully using campaign funds.
Chantia Lewis The 41-year-old Democrat was charged with four felonies. They included misconduct in public office, embezzlement of more than $10,000, intentionally accepting an unlawful campaign finance disbursement and intentionally filing a false campaign finance report.
The allegations include falsely claiming Lewis was owed reimbursement for city travel expenses when she paid for the trips using campaign funds. The complaint also said she structured a campaign contribution incorrectly to avoid limit requirements.
The District Attorney's Office said the charges were uncovered during a review of campaign finance reports and reimbursements for city travel by alder persons. The travel included visits to Pittsburgh, Las Vegas, Houston, Washington, D.C., Little Rock, Minneapolis and Miami.
Lewis also spent $4,884 in campaign money for apartment rent payments, the complaint said.
The complaint said Lewis did make some payments to her campaign account but that was not a justification for misappropriating the funds.
She now faces an Aug. 25 sentencing hearing. The Milwaukee County District Attorney is recommending full restitution, a year in the House of Correction and three years of probation. Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Milton Childs will ultimately decide whether to impose the maximum penalties of 3.5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine for each felony. | https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-alderman-chantia-lewis-removed-from-office-guilty-two-felonies/40641990 | 2022-07-18T18:20:15Z | https://www.wisn.com/article/milwaukee-alderman-chantia-lewis-removed-from-office-guilty-two-felonies/40641990 | true |
MIAMI, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MILLY, the Fashion and Lifestyle favorite of editors, celebrities, and First Ladies, held an exclusive dinner to celebrate the launch of their 2022 Cabana Collection. The cocktail and dinner, hosted by Rookie Sports Illustrated model Olivia Ponton, marked Milly's return to swim and unofficially kicked off Miami Swim Week.
Thirty VIPs made up of press, influencers and buyers enjoyed a preview of the bold, sexy silhouettes that drew inspiration from the sights, sounds and pulsating energy of Miami. To introduce "Cabana" Milly partnered with upscale resort destinations throughout the US to retail the limited-edition Cabana pieces.
Notable attendees from the evening included: Olivia Ponton, SI Model, sister Abigail Ponton, top models Riley Russell, Kenzie Hope and Ana Mia, Real Housewife Adriana De Moura, local notable Nikki Sapp Spoelstra, fashion IT girl Marilyn Sanchez, fashion influencer Kara Ledderman, prominent developer and philanthropists Angela and Lois Birdman, and Bru and Dan Kodsi, influencers Christie Ferrari and Jen Ceballow, Milly designer Hyoung Kim and fashion influencer Denisa Palsha.
Please find images from the evening here and Milly Cabana images.
For additional information images, please email Shauna@shaunabrook.com or Erika@shaunabrook.com.
MILLY is excited to announce their partnerships with premier resort locations carrying the Cabana Collection, including: Baha Mar Nassau, Loews Miami, Montage Laguna Beach, Montage Cabo San Lucas, One & Only Palmilla, Grace Bay Turks & Caicos, Alys Beach in Alys Florida, and Four Seasons Maui.
MILLY Cabana is also available at Saks Fifth Avenue, specialty boutiques nationwide, and online at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and www.milly.com.
Since its establishment in 2000, Milly has garnered a cult like following by creating advanced contemporary fashion with a strong feminine point of view. Combining Parisian ateliers with New York energy, Milly continues to offer a bold and edgy twist on classic styles to elevate the modern woman's wardrobe. Strong, confident women all over the world turn to Milly for both wardrobe staples and statement pieces for life's special moments. Effortlessly cool with an adventurous spirit, the Milly woman stands out anywhere.
Milly is worn by inspirational women everywhere including Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyoncé, Kate Middleton, and Michelle Obama, who commissioned the brand to design the dress she wore in her National Portrait Gallery painting in 2018. ALWAYS BOLD, ALWAYS CONFIDENT, ALWAYS MILLY.
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- MOU ceremony in Navalmoral de la Mata (Cáceres, Spain) witnessed by Spanish Prime Minister
- The industrial park (cluster) contemplates the construction of a gigafactory of batteries for electric vehicles; a development and innovation center for the digitalization of renewable energy systems, a green hydrogen generation plant and the manufacture of electrolyzers, and a wind power generation plant and the assembly of smart wind turbines.
- Flagship Net Zero Industrial Park to lead new industry creation and Net Zero Transition in Spain
NAVALMORAL DE LA MATA, Spain, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Envision Group, a world-leading green technology company, today signed a General Protocol for Collaboration with the Government of Spain. Mr. Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, the Prime Minister of Spain, attended and addressed the ceremony.
Envision's partnership with the Spanish Government covers a wide range of innovative collaborations in the next five years across various regions of the country, under the umbrella of the first industrial cluster of net carbon emissions in Europe. Under the agreement, the first phase of Net Zero Industrial Park, these are: a gigafactory for batteries for electric vehicles in Navalmoral de la Mata (Extremadura); a center for development and innovation in the digitization of renewable energy systems; a green hydrogen generation plant for the manufacture of electrolysers in Alcázar de San Juan (Ciudad Real); and a wind power generation and smart wind turbine assembly plant in Las Navas del Márqués (Ávila).
It is believed that this business-government partnership will catalyze Spain's net zero transition and creation of new industry, not only for Spain but also as an important part of Europe's "building back better" program.
During the ceremony, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez highlighted the commitment and importance of the partnership with Envision. He said, "We welcome this important partnership with Envision to accelerate Spain's transition to net zero carbon by the mid-century. Envision is a strategic partner who can provide innovative solutions to boost our green economy."
Lei Zhang, CEO of Envision said "We are fully committed to supporting Spain's national agenda on net zero transition. The creation of new industrial opportunities such as the Net Zero Industrial Park will unlock the vast potential of renewable energy in Spain and serve as a gateway to building a pan-European greentech industrial ecosystem."
The electric vehicle battery gigafactory in Navalmoral de la Mata will have a capacity of up to 50 GWh in phase 1 and will create 3,000 green jobs with high added value when it is operational in 2025. The gigafactory is part of the VENERGY+ Project, which consists of 12 partners from 10 Autonomous Communities in which suppliers of vehicle parts and components would be located using advanced technology as part of an integrated battery ecosystem. The project has been submitted to the PERTE VEC (Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation) for the Electric and Connected Vehicle, whose provisional resolution with the winning bids is expected by the end of August 2022.
As the net zero technology partner of global companies and governments, Envision aims to develop 100 Net Zero Industrial Parks in the next decade globally, reducing global carbon emissions by 1 billion tons per year.
About Envision Group
Envision Group is a world-leading green technology company and net-zero technology partner. With the mission of 'solving the challenges for a sustainable future', Envision continues to promote wind and solar as the 'new coal', batteries and hydrogen fuels as the 'new oil', the AIoT network as the 'new grid', net zero industrial parks as the 'new infrastructure' and an ecosystem of net zero technology as the 'new industry', to create a net zero world.
Envision designs, sells, and operates smart wind turbines, storage system and green hydrogen solutions through Envision Energy; AIoT-powered batteries through Envision AESC; and the world's largest AIoT operating system through Envision Digital. It also manages Envision-Sequoia Capital Net Zero Fund and owns the Envision Racing Formula E team.
On April 22, 2021, Envision announced that it will achieve operational carbon neutral by 2022 and its value chain carbon neutral by 2028.
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MLB Draft Day 2: Start time, best players available and day 1 winners originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Day 2 of the 2022 MLB Draft is moments away, and the Baltimore Orioles find themselves back on the clock again.
The Orioles made a big splash on Day 1, selecting shortstop Jackson Holliday first overall. He is the son of seven-time All-Star outfielder Matt Holliday.
Baltimore didn’t stop there Sunday night. The team also selected outfielder Dylan Beavers (33rd overall), third baseman Max Wagner (42nd overall) and outfielder Jud Fabian (via Miami Marlins).
The Chicago Cubs were another Day 1, selecting two pitchers, Cade Horton (7th overall) and Jackson Ferris (47th overall) that are expected to help replenish a franchise that has hit the reset at the start of the decade.
The Cubs’ Windy City neighbors, the Chicago White Sox, also made a splash grabbing two pitchers Noah Shultz (26th overall) and Peyton Pallette (62nd overall).
The Philadelphia Phillies landed outfielder Justin Crawford (17th overall), who is the son of former four-time All-Star outfielder Carl Crawford
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The Boston Red Sox added shortstop Mikey Romero (24th overall), shortstop Cutter Coffey (compensation pick) and outfielder Roman Anthony (compensation pick).
Action for Monday’s coverage will feature rounds 3-10 with a lot of hot talent left to select from.
Here’s everything you need to know about the highly-anticipated event in Los Angeles:
What time does day two of the MLB Draft start?
Day 2 of the MLB Draft starts Monday, June 18 at 2 p.m. ET.
The Draft will feature rounds 3-10.
Who are the best players available in the MLB Draft?
As Day 2 of the Draft kicks off, there are still a bunch of top tier players that are still available, according to MLB’s Top Prospect Rankings.
The top prospects remaining are as follows:
Which team did the best on day one of the MLB Draft?
The Orioles did the best in Round 1 of the MLB Draft.
The team acquired No. 2 Draft prospect Jackson Holliday, a shortstop from Stillwater High (Stillwater, Okla.)
The 18-year-old possesses incredible speed and power, making him a valuable selection for Baltimore.
The Diamondbacks landed No. 1 Druw Jones, an outfielder from Wesleyan High (Norcross, Ga.)
While Jones was expected to be the top pick, there are components of his game that aren’t as polished as Holliday’s.
Jones thrives with his explosivity and has some of the best power and speed in the high-school class. He will also bring phenomenal defense to Arizona.
When is day three of the MLB Draft?
Day three of the 2022 MLB Draft is on Tuesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. ET.
It will feature rounds 11-20.
What are the MLB Draft slot values in 2022?
The MLB Draft grants teams a certain amount of bonus money to spend on their selected players in the first 10 rounds of the Draft.
The MLB Draft slot values in 2022 for all 10 rounds are as follows, according to the MLB (H/T Sporting News):
Round 1
Compensation picks
Competitive Balance Round A
Round 2
Competitive Balance Round B
Compensation picks
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Round 7
Round 8
Round 9
Round 10 | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/mlb-draft-day-2-start-time-best-players-available-and-day-1-winners/3017221/ | 2022-07-18T18:38:46Z | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/mlb-draft-day-2-start-time-best-players-available-and-day-1-winners/3017221/ | false |
GAS TRACKER: Prices down around 30 cents per gallon locally over past month Jul 18, 2022 Jul 18, 2022 Updated 3 hrs ago 0 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Patterson, Jared Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Here's the latest as of July 18. Gas prices IA/MN Infogram Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save More From KIMT News 3 Archive Rochester man, 23, taken into custody after women stabbed at apartment complex Updated Dec 9, 2021 News Kasson teen hurt in Dodge County rollover Feb 22, 2022 Iowa Guilty plea over Worth County crime spree Updated Dec 9, 2021 Cerro Gordo County Group aims to keep the 'Mohawk' name for Mason City Schools Updated Dec 2, 2021 Freeborn/Mower counties Easter meals delivered to tornado-ravaged Taopi Updated Apr 18, 2022 Community Omicron has spread faster than health experts thought it would Dec 23, 2021 Recommended for you
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Richard “Bigo” Barnett's Capitol-riot trial has been pushed back from Sept. 6 to Dec. 12 because his attorney is suffering from covid-19 and Lyme Disease.
In a teleconference hearing on Monday, U.S. District Judge Christopher R. Cooper told Barnett’s attorney, Joseph D. McBride, that if he is unable to do the trial in December, someone else would have to represent Barnett at trial.
Barnett, 62, of Gravette, faces felony charges for taking a dangerous weapon — a stun gun — into the U.S. Capitol during the riot on Jan. 6, 2021. He became widely known after photographs circulated of him sitting with his foot propped on a desk in House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office suite.
He has pleaded not guilty. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/jul/18/trial-for-gravette-man-accused-in-jan-6-riot-delayed-until-december/ | 2022-07-18T18:40:53Z | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/jul/18/trial-for-gravette-man-accused-in-jan-6-riot-delayed-until-december/ | true |
WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, July 18, 2022
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
126 PM EDT Mon Jul 18 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.
* WHERE...Beaches of Erie county.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS
* WHERE...Beaches of Chautauqua county.
* WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening.
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2-year-old drowns, drunken driver crashes into responding fire truck, officials say
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA/Gray News) – A 2-year-old girl is dead after she drowned in a Texas lake.
A crash involving first responders and a drunken driver delayed response to the drowning by about 20 minutes, officials said.
Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens responded immediately Saturday around 6 p.m. to the Blue West beach area of Lake Meredith, where they performed CPR on the girl and then transported her for more advanced medical care.
The Fritch Volunteer Fire Department blocked the road, allowing for an ambulance to come in, when officials say a drunk driver ran into the firetruck, delaying response to the drowning by about 20 minutes.
The driver, identified as Damon Elliot Creek, was arrested and charged with public intoxication, interfering with public duties, striking an unattended vehicle, driving with an invalid license invalid, and failure to identify.
The girl was taken to Golden Plains Community Hospital. First responders performed CPR on the child for about an hour, but ultimately, she could not be revived.
The girl’s death has been ruled accidental.
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LOOK: Rare spotted eagle ray lands on family’s boat
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WPMI) – An Alabama family participating in the state’s deep sea fishing rodeo Saturday were met with a big surprise when a whopper of a ray landed in their boat.
A spotted eagle ray landed in the family boat of April Jones.
“Very scared, very scared,” Jones said. “Not only the fact that we have this wild creature in our boat, we couldn’t get her out, and the boat is not very big and she was weighing the back of the boat down.”
The incident happened near the Dauphin Island lighthouse.
“My son said he thought it was a shark at first because we didn’t know, and my husband’s papa thought it was a shark too because there were a lot of sharks around,” Jones said.
It was about five feet wide and weighed 400 pounds.
“The sting ray just flounced around in the back of the boat and we couldn’t get her out,” Jones said.
After the family screamed the whole way to the dock, they discovered she wasn’t alone.
“When they were getting her out of the boat they found there were four babies that had passed away,” Jones said. “I’m assuming with her being in stress that she delivered them early.”
It had crushed fishing poles and even swiped Jones when it landed on the boat. She said it hit the right half of her body and had to go to the emergency room for a strained muscle.
The Dauphin Island Sea Lab told Jones it was a one in a million chance for this to happen. She also found out some other cool facts about the spotted eagle ray.
“Her spots on her are just unique to her, and they’re almost like your fingerprint on your finger,” Jones said. “If you ever see this stingray, you can identify them if it’s the one you’ve seen before by their spots.”
The spotted eagle ray babies were taken to the Dauphin Island Sea Lab. This particular one was released back into the water.
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KUCHING: Naim Holdings Bhd through its subsidiary Peranan Makmur Sdn Bhd (PMSB), have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sarawak Metro Sdn Bhd to collaborate on the implementation and management of the Kuching Urban Transportation System (KUTS) today.
The MoU signing was between Sarawak Metro and PMSB as well as Ibraco Bhd respectively.
Sarawak Metro, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Sarawak Economic Development Corp (SEDC), has been entrusted by the Sarawak government to develop KUTS to alleviate traffic congestion in Kuching and its surrounding areas. The development of KUTS is also expected to spur productivity and economic growth. This is in line with the Kuching Smart City Masterplan (2021-2025) initiative to address the need for a modern public transportation system and realise the State’s aspiration of becoming a developed and high-income State by 2030.
PMSB director and Naim group managing director Datuk Hasmi Hasnan said partnering with Sarawak Metro in the development of the KUTS will serve to minimise and alleviate traffic congestion across Greater Kuching area. Greater Kuching has been experiencing robust growth, with the increase in urban-rural migration as many people enter the city to gain access to new employment and business opportunities.
“We believe that this MoU will help in realising the vision for Sarawak to become a developed, high-income economy by 2030, supported by a reliable and effective transportation system that will increase productivity and drive greater economic integration.
“We believe the KUTS project will act as a catalyst to support the growth of this city in the future, and that it will not only reduce travel time but also, enhance connectivity between the city and the surrounding areas. In fact, the building of the ART station at the new location will improve the quality of life of the residents at Kuching Paragon and the surrounding areas,” he added.
The development of KUTS is expected to facilitate wider market access and improve connectivity throughout Greater Kuching, linking residential and industrial areas, businesses and institutions of higher education to places of interest for tourism.
Sarawak’s integrated public transportation system will be developed in stages, beginning in 2022 and is expected to be operational by 2025, while the entire Phase 1 is expected to be operational by 2027.
At the core of KUTS project is the ART system, a hydrogen-powered autonomous rail transit system which will help in decarbonising the state’s public transportation system and realise the state government’s drive to a hydrogen economy. | https://www.thesundaily.my/business/naim-holdings-inks-mou-with-sarawak-metro-IE9464930 | 2022-07-18T18:48:59Z | https://www.thesundaily.my/business/naim-holdings-inks-mou-with-sarawak-metro-IE9464930 | false |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were:
5-1-2-9, FIREBALL: 5
(five, one, two, nine; FIREBALL: five)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Day" game were:
5-1-2-9, FIREBALL: 5
(five, one, two, nine; FIREBALL: five) | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Day-game-17312393.php | 2022-07-18T18:56:34Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Day-game-17312393.php | true |
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Day" game were:
4-2-3, WB: 3
(four, two, three; WB: three)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Play3 Day" game were:
4-2-3, WB: 3
(four, two, three; WB: three) | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Play3-Day-game-17312542.php | 2022-07-18T18:57:58Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Play3-Day-game-17312542.php | true |
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci said he plans to retire by the end of President Joe Biden's term, ending decades of federal service capped with a pandemic.
Fauci, the government's top infectious disease expert, told Politico of the timeline in an interview published Monday and later confirmed it to CNN.
"By the time we get to the end of Biden's first term, I will very likely (retire)," Fauci said according to CNN. He said he doesn't have a specific date in mind and hasn't started the process of retiring. Biden's term ends in January 2025.
Fauci, 81, has been the face of the White House's response to COVID-19 since the pandemic began. He is Biden’s chief medical adviser and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which he has led since 1984. He was also a leading member of the COVID-19 task force in former President Donald Trump's White House.
He told Politico he doesn't plan to stay in his position until COVID-19 is eradicated.
“We’re in a pattern now," Fauci said. "If somebody says, 'You’ll leave when we don’t have COVID anymore,' then I will be 105. I think we’re going to be living with this."
Fauci told Politico he's prepared for potential attacks from a Republican-controlled House or Senate next year, but that it's not part of any retirement plans.
“They’re going to try and come after me, anyway. I mean, probably less so if I’m not in the job,” he said. “I don’t make that a consideration in my career decision.” | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/fauci-retirement-plans-reports/507-fff3e8da-9d0b-4a6e-86eb-5b0ed94f4069 | 2022-07-18T19:01:09Z | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/fauci-retirement-plans-reports/507-fff3e8da-9d0b-4a6e-86eb-5b0ed94f4069 | false |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
0-3-2-9, Fireball: 6
(zero, three, two, nine; Fireball: six)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Four-Midday" game were:
0-3-2-9, Fireball: 6
(zero, three, two, nine; Fireball: six) | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-Four-Midday-game-17312443.php | 2022-07-18T19:01:19Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-Four-Midday-game-17312443.php | false |
WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, July 18, 2022
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HEAT ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
143 PM CDT Mon Jul 18 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...For the Heat Advisory today, temperatures up to 111
expected. For the Excessive Heat Watch on Tuesday, dangerously hot
conditions with temperatures up to 115 possible.
* WHERE...Cottle, King and Stonewall Counties.
* WHEN...For the Heat Advisory, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the
Excessive Heat Watch, from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday
evening.
* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 111 expected.
* WHERE...Dickens and Kent Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 115
possible.
* WHERE...Childress, Motley, Briscoe and Hall Counties.
* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
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Loan to fund the construction of 348-Key Hotel
DULUTH, Ga., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACRES Capital Corp. (together with its subsidiaries, "ACRES"), a nationwide commercial real estate middle-market lender, has originated a $74.75 million loan to fund the construction of the Westin Gwinnett Hotel in Duluth, Georgia.
"The property's proximity to Atlanta, coupled with being the first 4-star hotel of its kind in this market, will meet the growing demand for business and leisure accommodations in the area," said ACRES Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Fogel. "The Gas South District's campus has created a distinctive and exciting atmosphere for hosting a variety of events, and we are confident that will help Westin further distinguish itself by leading the 'path of progress' north of Atlanta."
Located just 30 minutes north of downtown Atlanta, the hotel will serve as the flagship hotel of the Gas South District's campus. Significantly larger than the neighboring hotels, the Westin will feature 348 rooms, 17,607 sf of meeting space, business center, fitness room, dining, and a rooftop bar.
"On behalf of Concord Hospitality and its investors, I am delighted to announce the closing of the construction loan for the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett with ACRES Capital," said Mark Laport, President & Chief Executive Officer, Concord Hospitality. "The 348-room hotel and conference center will anchor and attach to the Gas South Convention Center and Arena. The hotel is ideally positioned in one of the fastest growing counties in the greater Atlanta market. The various stakeholders recognize the tremendous future of the Westin Atlanta Gwinnett which will become one of the region's most distinctive premium branded hotel developments."
The loan was provided to Concord Hospitality, based in Raleigh, North Carolina.
ACRES is a nationwide direct lender and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides construction, bridge and permanent debt capital solutions for the commercial real estate industry. ACRES partners on targeted opportunities in the $15 million to $100 million range, including multifamily, student housing, retail, office, hospitality, and industrial. Contact us at www.acrescap.com or at (516) 535-0015.
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Purpose-driven approach addresses clients' biggest challenges and creates more pathways to financial inclusion
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) today announced the launch of Truist One Banking—two new accounts that empower clients to take more control of their banking needs and avoid overdraft fees. Created with purpose in mind, these solutions are designed to help clients build a stronger financial future. Both accounts are available today to eligible clients.
Truist One Checking provides a simpler checking experience with no overdraft fees, easy ways to waive maintenance fees, and, for eligible clients, a buffer for accidental overspending. The Truist Confidence Account, the new alternative checkless account, provides consumers with access to mainstream banking services with no overdraft fees.
"Truist One Banking is a purpose-driven approach to banking designed to offer more accessible solutions to all," said Truist Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bill Rogers. "We're committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities by creating financial solutions that enable more clients to build a stronger financial future."
Highlights of the flagship Truist One Checking account include:
- No overdraft fees
- Up to $100 negative balance buffer for qualifying clients so transactions go through at no extra charge
- 10% to 50% more rewards on select Truist credit cards
The Truist Confidence Account is designed for clients seeking to create a stable financial foundation and build strong money management habits. It provides clients with more control over their finances by typically allowing them to spend only what they have in their account. Additional benefits include:
- Use of Truist bill pay or Zelle® to send money at no cost
- Access to more than 2,100 branches, 3,000 ATMs, digital and online banking, and the Truist Contact Center for help with banking questions
"Our clients told us they want less complexity, more convenience, and freedom from worry about overdraft charges, and we're delivering on that with Truist One Banking," said Truist Chief Retail and Small Business Banking Officer Dontá Wilson. "As we reimagine the financial services experience with our clients, we're putting care into every interaction and changing lives for the better."
In April of this year, in response to client feedback, Truist discontinued fees for returned items, negative account balances, and overdraft protection transfers for consumer accounts. These changes, along with the client benefits from the new accounts announced today, will result in saving clients an estimated $300 million per year by 2024.
Truist is committed to creating multiple opportunities to empower clients and communities with financial inclusion, including:
- Expanding the largest banking partnership with Operation HOPE through a $20 million Operation HOPE investment to offer financial coaching services at no cost to 680 Truist branches. Investment will also help start, grow, and scale 1 million new Black-owned businesses by 2030
- Partnering with Commonwealth via the BlackRock Emergency Savings Initiative to conduct a pilot program offering clients without savings an incentive and framework to start building an emergency fund
- Partnering with the Bank Policy Institute to publish the Child Tax Credit Toolkit – a resource intended to assist banks to close the CTC distribution gap for over 4 million eligible children
- Promoting Child Tax Credit awareness and access with modules on all digital financial education platforms
About Truist
Truist Financial Corporation is a purpose-driven financial services company committed to inspiring and building better lives and communities. Truist has leading market share in many high-growth markets in the country, and offers a wide range of services including retail, small business and commercial banking; asset management; capital markets; commercial real estate; corporate and institutional banking; insurance; mortgage; payments; specialized lending; and wealth management. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Truist is a top 10 U.S. commercial bank with total assets of $544 billion as of March 31, 2022. Truist Bank, Member FDIC. Learn more at Truist.com.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
0-3-3
(zero, three, three)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
0-3-3
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Expert advice on when to restart federal student loan payments
Repayment hiatus set to expire August 31
InvestigateTV - Federal student loan payments have been suspended since March 2020 and during that time millions of Americans took a break from paying back their loans.
However, the program is due to resume August 31 this year. While it is possible the date will be pushed back again, experts suggested you should plan now for when they do restart.
According to the most recent federal data 500,000 people continued to make payments during the suspension, but that number only makes up little more than 1% of all 42.9 million federal loan borrowers.
Michael Joyce, with the financial firm Agili, said you should continue to pause federal loan payments as long as you have the option, and instead tackle those private student loans.
”Take the opportunity to pay those down, so that when the deferral on the government supplied loans comes to an end, you’ll be in better shape to make those payments at that time,” Joyce said.
If you don’t have any private student loans, he said set aside a little extra money each month for the federal student loans so once they come back from deferral you are ready and able to make payments.
For the latest news and information on federal student loans, visit studentaid.gov
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The story of how rogue trader Nick Leeson brought down Barings Bank is being turned into a TV drama by the makers of The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe.
Story Films, which was behind the hit ITV drama about canoe conman John Darwin, will now chart the rise and fall of banker Leeson in a four-part series.
The working title is The Man Who Broke the Bank.
It will show how Leeson, a plasterer’s son from Watford, Herts, hid losses of more than £800million in the mid-1990s in Singapore.
It lead to the collapse of one of Britain’s oldest merchant banks.
Story Films co-founder Dave Nath called it “a gripping tale of 90s hubris, of squandered talent, fear, fraud and disgrace”.
Leeson’s 1996 autobiography Rogue Trader was made into a 1999 film of the same name starring Ewan McGregor in the title role.
Leeson and the Barings collapse was also the subject of a 1996 Inside Story Special documentary for BBC2.
After serving time in prison, Leeson is now a debt counsellor living in Galway, Ireland.
Story Films has not yet revealed which channel will be screening the drama.
Filming is due to begin later this year and broadcast is planned for next year.
As well as The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe, starring Eddie Marsan and Monica Dolan, Story Films made last year’s Channel 4 series Deceit, based on the murder of Rachel Nickell.
The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe depicted how John Darwin faked his own death back in 2002 in a dishonest plot with ex-wife Anne Darwin, who played the grieving widow and helped him collect his £250,000 life insurance policy.
Anne and John, from Hartlepool, eventually decided to move to Panama City to start a new life together, before the Mirror exposed the fraud with a now-famous photo of them smiling side by side in a Panama real estate office in July 2006.
The drama followed the pair in the lead up to their fraud conviction.
The deception took its toll on the married couple’s sons Mark and Anthony, who disowned their parents after the revelations, but have since reconciled with their mum Anne.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — A Los Angeles judge privately told lawyers he would renege on a promise and imprison Roman Polanski for sexually abusing a 13-year-old girl in 1977, a former prosecutor testified, setting the stage for the renowned director to flee the U.S. as a fugitive.
A previously sealed transcript obtained by The Associated Press late Sunday of testimony by retired Deputy District Attorney Roger Gunson supports Polanski’s claim that he fled on the eve of sentencing in 1978 because he didn’t think he was getting a fair deal.
Gunson said during closed-door testimony in 2010 that the judge broke a promise to let Polanski go free after state prison officials had determined he shouldn’t serve hard time.
“The judge had promised him on two occasions … something that he reneged on,” Gunson said. “So it wasn’t surprising to me that, when he was told he was going to be sent off to state prison … that he could not or would not trust the judge.”
Polanski’s victim testified before a grand jury that during a photo shoot at Jack Nicholson’s house in March 1977 when the actor wasn’t home, Polanski gave her champagne and part of a sedative, then forced her to have sex. The girl said she didn’t fight him because she was afraid of him but her mother later called police.
When the girl refused to testify in court, Polanski pleaded guilty to unlawful sex with a minor in exchange for prosecutors dropping drug, rape and sodomy charges. She has since called for an end to case.
Defense lawyer Harland Braun said Friday — in expectation of the transcript’s release — that the development would renew his effort to have Polanski sentenced in absentia, which would end his status as a fugitive from justice.
Braun has unsuccessfully tried that before with prosecutors asserting and judges agreeing that Polanski needs to show up in Los Angeles Superior Court to resolve the matter.
Release of the transcript, which was ordered by a California appeals court Wednesday after Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón dropped longstanding objections his predecessors made to its release, may support Polanski’s claims that he was going to be railroaded by a corrupt judge.
The legal saga has played on both sides of the Atlantic as a recurring scene over four decades of a life marred by tragedy and also triumph.
As a child, Polanski escaped the Krakow Ghetto during the Holocaust. His wife, Sharon Tate, was among the seven people murdered in 1969 by followers of Charles Manson.
Polanski, 88, who was nominated for Oscars for 1974′s “Chinatown” and 1979′s “Tess,” won the best director statuette for “The Pianist” in 2003. But he wasn’t able to accept it because he faces arrest in the U.S.
France, Switzerland and Poland rejected bids to extradite him back to the United States and he continues to be feted in Europe, winning praise and working with major actors. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, however, expelled him from its membership in 2018 after the #MeToo movement spurred a reckoning about sexual misconduct.
Polanski has argued that there was judicial misconduct in his case. In 2010, a Los Angeles court took sealed testimony from Gunson about his recollections of promises made to the director by the judge in 1977.
Polanski’s lawyers, who were in the room during Gunson’s testimony but couldn’t use it in court, have long sought to unseal that transcript to help their case.
Judge Laurence Rittenband, now deceased, had been swayed by publicity in the case and changed his mind several times about the punishment Polanski should face, Braun said.
After a report by probation officials that Polanski should serve no time behind bars, Rittenband sent the director to state prison for a 90-day diagnostic evaluation to help determine what punishment he should face.
The judge said that as long as Polanski received a favorable report from the prison, he would serve no additional time, Gunson said.
After six weeks of evaluation in prison, Polanski was released with a recommendation he only serve probation, Braun said.
But Rittenband thought the probation and prison reports were superficial and a “whitewash,” said Gunson, who agreed they downplayed or misstated Polanski’s crimes.
The judge privately told Gunson and Polanski’s lawyer that he had to be tougher because of criticism in the news media.
He said he would send Polanski to prison for a longer term but would then get him released within 120 days, which was possible under sentencing rules at the time.
“Roman says, ‘How can I trust the judge that’s lied twice?’ So he takes off to Europe,” Braun said.
Gunson acknowledged during his testimony that the judge had discretion to sentence Polanski up to 50 years because there had been no agreed-upon sentence. But Gunson objected to the “sham” proceedings the judge was orchestrating and felt he had broken promises to Polanski.
The victim, Samantha Geimer, has long advocated that the case be dismissed or that Polanski be sentenced in absentia. She went so far as as to travel from her home in Hawaii to Los Angeles five years ago to urge a judge to end “a 40-year sentence which has been imposed on the victim of a crime as well as the perpetrator.”
“I implore you to consider taking action to finally bring this matter to a close as an act of mercy to myself and my family,” Geimer said.
The Associated Press does not typically name victims of sex abuse, but Geimer went public years ago and wrote a memoir titled “The Girl: A Life in the Shadow of Roman Polanski.” The cover features a photo shot by Polanski.
Polanski agreed to pay Geimer over $600,000 to settle a lawsuit in 1993.
Geimer, who has pressed for investigation of judicial misconduct, asked that the transcript be unsealed and in a letter last month and urged the DA’s office to take a fresh look at the case.
Prosecutors have consistently objected to releasing the material but relented earlier this week to honor Geimer’s wishes and be transparent with the public.
“This case has been described by the courts as ‘one of the longest-running sagas in California criminal justice history,’” Gascón said in a statement. “For years, this office has fought the release of information that the victim and public have a right to know.”
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Which all-terrain truck tires are best?
All-terrain truck tires are designed to be used on- and off-road every day. They adapt to the standard paved road but can navigate sand, dirt, mud, gravel and other similar off-road conditions with relative ease. All-terrain truck tires fit and perform the best on trucks and SUVs with four-wheel drive and all-wheel drivetrains.
All-terrain truck tires benefits
All-season truck tires are specifically made to grip street pavement the majority of the time you drive, while off-road/mud-terrain truck tires land on the other end of the spectrum, manufactured for mostly off-roading and mudding. All-terrain tires fall right in the center of the spectrum — they are tires that will handle both extremes when you need them to, but they are best suited for conditions somewhere in the middle. That means you can pack your camping gear, take the highway to an off-road trail access point and still safely make it through muddy and rocky conditions to the trailhead, where your true adventure begins.
Can I use all-terrain truck tires in the winter?
Keep in mind that while you can drive all-terrain truck tires in winter conditions, winter tires will provide up to 50 percent more traction than all-season tires, still making them the best choice over all-terrain tires when temperatures consistently drop below 40 degrees.
Winter tires are made from a soft rubber compound that resists becoming rigid despite falling temperatures. They remain flexible in frigid temperatures, allowing for more traction between tire and road. What’s more, their unique tread patterns of wide grooves provide tiny escape channels for slush, snow and ice. The friction between rubber and road melts the winter elements on the rubber’s surface and flows through the crevasses along the tire until it’s dispelled onto the road. Small, deep slits in winter tires, called sipes, cut through water and slush to avoid hydroplaning.
Although there are parallels between off-road and snow tire design, including rubber treads with wide and grip-enhancing grooves, snow tires are the best option for all winter road conditions.
Are all all-terrain truck tires designed to perform the same?
Not all all-terrain tires are designed for the same purposes. There are various brands and models suited for an equally diverse spectrum of driving conditions and driver demands. Nonetheless, due to all-terrain truck tires being more durable than all-season truck tires, they have thicker sidewalls. Also, they can be larger and wider than standard tires, making them better suited for your towing and hauling needs compared to all-season treads. For hauling heavy debris, a camper or even multiple cars, all-terrain truck tires offer a more aggressive tread and are the heaviest, most durable all-terrain tires available, making them the best tire and tread types to buy for such purposes.
What can I expect to pay for a set of all-terrain truck tires?
You can expect to pay $400-$900 for the smallest set of four all-terrain truck tires.
The best all-terrain truck tires
Best for off-roading
What you need to know: A tire designed to be used almost exclusively off-road, except for when traveling to the off-roading location on paved roads, is a must.
What you’ll love: There are 90 available variations under this model for 16-24-inch wide rims, giving you any option you need for your off-road and towing needs. Their lateral Z-shaped treads and shoulder grooves clear mud from the tread, keeping your grip strong.
What you should consider: These tires will wear down faster when most miles are driven on smooth pavement. Consider how far you have to drive to your off-roading excursions on paved roads.
Where to buy: Amazon
What you need to know: The Geolandar X-AT has 39 design variations for rims ranging from 15-22 inches wide.
What you’ll love: A three-layer sidewall provides extra durability in jagged off-road conditions. Zigzag grooves with deep sipes allow water to channel through the tread back onto the terrain.
What you should consider: Although it offers tire sizes for smaller rims, they do not go as large as some all-terrain tires. The heaviest duty all-terrain tires come in the largest sizes.
Where to buy: Amazon
What you need to know: There are 60 variations for rim sizes 15-24 inches wide.
What you’ll love: Open scalloped shoulder blocked treads dig into the snow, in addition to sand, mud, gravel and the likes. The sidewall on each side of the tire has a different design, allowing you to customize your truck’s aesthetic. A 45,000-mile limited warranty keeps you on the road.
What you should consider: With the widest range of tire rim sizes, there aren’t as many variations as its competitors.
Where to buy: Amazon
Best for daily commuting
Continental TerrainContact A/T
What you need to know: There are 34 variations for rim sizes 16-22 inches wide.
What you’ll love: The tires are designed with traction grooves made for snow and have sipes for improved resistance to slipping in wet, snowy conditions. A 60,000-mile limited warranty for up to 72 months is offered, as well as a customer satisfaction trial for up to 60 days with a complete set of tires.
What you should consider: This tire is a bit pricier than its competitors but comes with many perks.
Where to buy: Amazon
Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus
What you need to know: Rim width ranges from 16-20 inches with 25 variation options to choose from.
What you’ll love: These Pirelli tires have a tire tread pattern specifically designed to allow for water and mud to funnel out the grooves while you drive on the pavement. Tread sipes deliver grip on slick slopes as well. A reinforced sidewall for tough off-road environments and a 50,000-mile warranty make this all-terrain tire the most well-rounded of the three commuters.
What you should consider: If you consistently work or travel in destinations with equally rough terrain as smooth pavement, then this is your best bet.
Where to buy: Amazon
What you need to know: The most comprehensive all-terrain commuter tire with 57 variations for 15- to 22-inch rims.
What you’ll love: A micro-grooved tread makes for a dependable grip in rain and light snow. This Nexen tire model has a wide shoulder block and reinforced edges that bite deep into abrasive terrain. With a warranty for normal wear up to 50,000 miles, this is the best off-roading commuter all-terrain tire.
What you should consider: This tire is best used for people who spend most of their time commuting to work or traveling in more off-road conditions but still need to get where they need to go on a paved road when the day is done.
Where to buy: Amazon
Best for the value
What you need to know: Rim sizes span from 15-20 inches with 36 variations to choose from.
What you’ll love: The tire tread offers deep, wide grooves for enhanced off-road grip as well as control in rain and snow.
What you should consider: There are fewer size options available than other best value all-terrain tires, but they are the cheapest.
Where to buy: Amazon
What you need to know: This Yokohama possesses the largest variety of rim sizes spanning from 15-22 inches with 110 variations.
What you’ll love: You are bound to find the right tire for your truck. Parallel grooves circumnavigate the tire to reduce the chance of hydroplaning.
What you should consider: So many sizes available means they are not specialized tires. These are general-use tires for a wide range of situations.
Where to buy: Amazon
What you need to know: The Terra Grappler G2 has a more heavy-duty tire profile while offering 92 variations of rims 17-24 inches wide.
What you’ll love: A variable pitch pattern with deep sipes makes way for a quieter ride while driving, giving you a more peaceful drive home after a long day of off-roading. With a warranty of up to 65,000 miles and large tires up to 35.51 inches wide, the G2 makes for a great off-road tire that doubles as a construction vehicle tire for heavy tow loads.
What you should consider: Larger-sized tires are for larger loads.
Where to buy: Amazon
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The Washington Department Fish and Wildlife and Department of Natural Resources is conducting a survey that's looking at the use of e-bikes on natural surface trails, KING5 reported.
“We’ve already had like 7,000 respondents to that survey, and our public meetings, we had at least 120 people at each of those,” said Heide Anderson, recreation planner for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Legislation passed last year also directs wildlife officials to get input from several groups, including tribal leaders and the disabled community.
“E-bikes really provide a way for a lot of people to access trails and public lands that might not otherwise be able to,” Anderson said.
There are concerns about more use on public lands when it comes to wildlife, soil, and water resources.
“Our biggest mission is to protect the wildlife resources out there and so trying to balance now the two is very important to us,” Anderson said.
The survey wrapped up Friday, and wildlife officials have until the end of September to get a report to lawmakers.
“We want to think about where are the best places to use them,” said state Sen. Marko Liias, chair of the senate’s Transportation Committee.
The next step is policy. Officials hope the study will give clear rules and regulations on when and where e-bikes can be used.
“We don’t want to have folks come too fast on trails where that’s not safe, we want to make sure they have the right kind of bike for the right kind of trail. That’s part of what the department’s doing is just thinking through those details.,” Liias said.
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MIDDLETOWN, Md., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Heritage Financial, Inc. (OTCPK: CMHF), announced today its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.04 per share. The dividend is payable on August 5, 2022 to shareholders of record on July 29, 2022.
Community Heritage Financial, Inc. is the parent company of Middletown Valley Bank (the "Bank"). Middletown Valley Bank provides personal and business banking services, as well as mortgage lending services through its wholly owned subsidiary, Millennium Financial Services, Inc. (Mlend). Originating in Middletown, Maryland in 1908, today the Bank operates offices in the Maryland counties of Frederick, Washington, Garrett and Anne Arundel, and Franklin County, Pennsylvania. For more information, visit www.communityheritageinc.com or www.mvbbank.com.
Investor Relations Contact:
Community Heritage Financial, Inc.
Robert E. (BJ) Goetz, Jr.
President & Chief Executive Officer
301-371-3055
bjgoetz@mvbbank.com
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Enservco Corporation (NYSE American: ENSV) between May 13, 2021 and April 18, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 19, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Enservco securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Enservco class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6371 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 19, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Enservco had defective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (2) as a result, there were errors in Enservco's financial statements relating to, inter alia, its transactions with Cross River Partners and accounting for Employee Retention Credits ("ERCs"); (3) accordingly, Enservco would need to restate certain of its financial statements and delay the filing of its 2021 annual report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"); (4) Enservco downplayed the true scope and severity of its financial reporting issues; (5) accordingly, Enservco could not file its delayed 2021 annual report with the SEC within its initially represented timeline; and (6) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Enservco class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6371 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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ARKANSAS, USA — Due to record-high temperatures across the state mixed with drought conditions, more counties and cities in Arkansas are asking residents to conserve water.
The National Weather Service predicts above-average temperatures for the next eight to 14 days with little to no rain in the state.
Officials say that water systems are seeing increased use and demand while experiencing hotter and drier than usual temperatures.
Below is a list of cities and counties that are asking residents to conserve water:
- In southern Sebastian County, communities Mansfield, Sugarloaf and Hackett are asked to conserve water
- The City of Fayetteville is asking people with homes and businesses in east Fayetteville, Elkins and Goshen to monitor their water use
- Cedarville Water customers are being asked to conserve water as restrictions go into place
- In Poteau, Oklahoma, customers with James Morrison with Poteau Valley Improvement Authority are asked to conserve water.
On July 14, Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson wrote a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture asking for a disaster declaration for the entire state.
A report shows all of Arkansas in a drought with the hottest temperatures the state has seen in 10 years, causing farmers in the state to have trouble producing hay, heavily affecting cattle herds. Row crops also need more water to grow in the dry weather, increasing costs and stressing irrigation equipment.
Wildfire danger in Arkansas is also at a 10-year high, causing 53 of the state's 75 counties to issue burn bans.
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Eastern Maine Community College’s Katahdin Higher Education Center is pleased to announce that an exciting freeprogram to train new EMT’s. This program is funded by The Maine Community College System’s Maine Jobs and Recovery Plan.
The need for licensed EMTs in rural Maine is acute. According to ONET statistics, the projected employment for EMTs and Paramedics in Maine is expected to grow by 8 percent by 2026. According to Tom Malcolm, chief of the Millinocket Fire Department, “our number of EMT’s/Firefighters are currently at a devastatingly low level. We have numerous volunteers that can’t afford to the leave work or afford the cost of the training to become an EMT. This is an extremely critical issue all over the rural areas of Maine, especially in small communities such as Millinocket and the entire Katahdin Region. Many older EMT’s have retired, and their positions have not yet been able to be filled. Local EMT training is an incredible opportunity to help those in the region.”
This program will cover the cost of tuition and fees, the textbook and background check. This program is offered on a first come, first served basis for those that meet all requirements.
Student eligibility criteria:
• Applicants must have graduated from an approved high school or adult education program or passing scores on the GED or HiSET examination.
• Participants must meet submit to a criminal background check.
• Participants must provide documentation of all immunizations prior to the start of the class, and proof of COVID-9 vaccination.
EMS 131 Provides students, through lecture and practical lab, the entry-level knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic emergency medical care and transportation for patients who access the emergency medical system. Upon successful course completion, students are eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification examinations, at the EMT level. Students will perform interventions necessary to provide patient care and transportation including patient assessment, airway management, oxygen administration, CPR, spinal motion restriction, shock management, bandaging, splinting, and medication administration. Knowledge and skills obtained at the EMT level provide the foundation for advancement to Advanced EMT and Paramedic. Class will begin 8/16-12/13, 2022 and are offered in East Millinocket Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 5-9 p.m. and the third Saturday of each month from 9am-5pm 9/17, 10/15, and 11/19.
The Katahdin Higher Education Center is a partnership of Eastern Maine Community College and University of Maine at Augusta, providing local services to students and faculty engaged in online and distance programs offered by the campuses, which allows students access to over 100 certificate and degree programs from Eastern Maine Community College and the University of Augusta. Students access the resources of campuses while studying online, at their local Center, or pursuing a mix of online, Zoom and traditional instruction while staying close to home. The Katahdin Higher Education Center is located at 1 Dirigo Dr., East Millinocket, Maine. More information is available by calling Deb Rountree, M.Ed, at 207-746-5741 or visiting our Facebook page. | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/07/18/bdn-maine/emcc-offers-free-basic-emt-training-in-the-katahdin-region-as-part-of-the-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan/ | 2022-07-18T19:15:10Z | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/07/18/bdn-maine/emcc-offers-free-basic-emt-training-in-the-katahdin-region-as-part-of-the-maine-jobs-and-recovery-plan/ | true |
LOS ANGELES — Best known for his work on Netflix's "Big Mouth", writer and comedian Jak Knight has died at the age of 28, according to the show's Twitter.
Knight died Thursday in Los Angeles, as confirmed by the Hollywood Reporter. No additional details surrounding his death have been made public.
The writer and stand-up comedian had recently co-written and launched, "The Bust Down". He was also known for his work and writing in "Big Mouth", "Black-ish", HBO's "Pause With Sam Jay", as well as Netflix's 2018 "The Comedy Lineup Series".
Comedians, networks and actors reacted to the news of the talent's death:
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Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul amassing a huge cash advantage over Republican rivals
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul pulled in $860,000 from individual donors in the last three months, more than double his best-funded Republican challenger.
That's Adam Jarchow, a former state Assemblyman who received $400,000 in donations. Jarchow is himself continuing a strong fundraising advantage over Fond du Lac District Attorney Eric Toney, whom he will face in the Aug. 9 Republican primary.
Kaul, a Democrat, will have a huge financial advantage regardless of who wins the primary. His campaign also took in $380,000 from other political committees this quarter, bringing his cash on hand to nearly $2 million heading into the general election season, when television advertising plays a bigger role.
Jarchow received $43,000 from committees and now has $210,000 on hand. Toney received $100,000 from individual donors and has $83,000 on hand.
A third Republican candidate, Karen Mueller, received $42,000 from donors but spent just $1,625 this quarter. She now has $30,000 on hand.
Less than a month remains before the Republican primary. Though the race has not been polled, Jarchow has been able to put his message in front of more voters, spending $240,000 this quarter against Toney's $60,000.
The race for attorney general, the state's chief legal authority, has been spotlighted during recent debates over abortion access in Wisconsin.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the government's top infectious disease expert, said Monday he plans to retire by the end of President Joe Biden's term in January 2025.
Fauci, 81, was appointed director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in 1984, and has led research in HIV/AIDS, respiratory infections, Ebola, Zika and the coronavirus. He has advised seven presidents and is Biden's chief medical adviser.
In an interview with Politico, Fauci said he hoped to "leave behind an institution where I have picked the best people in the country, if not the world, who will continue my vision.”
Asked Monday on CNN when he planned to retire, Fauci said he does not have a specific retirement date in mind and hasn't started the process. He said he expects to leave government before the end of Biden’s current term, which ends in January 2025.
“By the time we get to the end of Biden’s first term, I will very likely (retire),” Fauci said. He added: “it is extremely unlikely — in fact, for sure — that I am not going to be here beyond January 2025.”
Fauci, long a prominent figure of the government's response to infectious disease, was thrust even more into the spotlight at the height of the coronavirus pandemic under then-President Donald Trump. As the pandemic response became politicized, with Trump suggesting the pandemic would "fade away," promoting unproven treatment methods and vilifying scientists who countered him, Fauci had to get security protection when he and his family received death threats and harassment.
Fauci testified repeatedly to Congress about the virus, and he and some Republicans, including Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, engaged in heated exchanges over the origins of the virus.
Fauci said Monday his decision to eventually leave his role was unrelated to politics.
“It has nothing to do with pressures, nothing to do with all of the other nonsense that you hear about, all the barbs, the slings and the arrows. That has no influence on me,” he said.
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NEW YORK, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Enservco Corporation (NYSE American: ENSV) between May 13, 2021 and April 18, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important July 19, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Enservco securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Enservco class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6371 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 19, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Enservco had defective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (2) as a result, there were errors in Enservco's financial statements relating to, inter alia, its transactions with Cross River Partners and accounting for Employee Retention Credits ("ERCs"); (3) accordingly, Enservco would need to restate certain of its financial statements and delay the filing of its 2021 annual report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"); (4) Enservco downplayed the true scope and severity of its financial reporting issues; (5) accordingly, Enservco could not file its delayed 2021 annual report with the SEC within its initially represented timeline; and (6) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Enservco class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6371 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Funeral services for the seven people killed by a gunman at an Independence Day parade will conclude Monday as family and friends gather in suburban Chicago to remember Kevin McCarthy.
McCarthy’s funeral service is scheduled for Monday afternoon in Skokie, Illinois. In an obituary, he is described as a father, husband, brother, uncle and son who “brought the fun to every situation.”
The 37-year-old father and his wife, Irina, were killed in the Highland Park parade attack. They left behind a 2-year-old son, Aiden, whose story prompted thousands of people to donate money for the orphaned boy.
“Kevin’s irrepressible zest for life and his family and friends will remain with us always,” his family wrote in the obituary. “We love you.”
Irina McCarthy was buried last week.
Services for the five other victims have been held in recent weeks. They have been identified as: 64-year-old Katherine Goldstein, 63-year-old Jacquelyn Sundheim, 88-year-old Stephen Straus and 78-year-old Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza and 69-year-old Eduardo Uvaldo.
Prosecutors have charged 21-year-old Robert E. Crimo III with seven counts of murder and said they expect to present attempted murder charges representing the people wounded in the attack.
Additional reporting by The Associated Press.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Day" game were:
01-03-05-06-08-11-12-14-17-18-19-21
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All Proceeds Support the David Ortiz Children's Fund and The Red Sox Foundation
BOSTON, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: Magellan Jets, David Ortiz Children's Fund, and The Red Sox Foundation have teamed up to bring David Ortiz to Cooperstown via private jet to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame!
Media are invited to both/either of the private airfields where David will sign memorabilia and speak to those gathered about the Fly with Ortiz Sweepstakes, partnerships, charities, and his induction into the Hall of Fame.
The sweepstakes raised $144K to support The Red Sox Foundation and the David Ortiz Children's Fund, which provides essential support for children in the Dominican Republic and in New England who cannot afford the critical cardiac services they need.
WHEN: July 21, 2022 – Departing MA. at 4 pm EST, arriving in NY at 5 pm EST.
WHERE: Bedford, MA. and Rome, NY. – Contact KOPR for specific addresses and staging info.
WHO: Founded in 2008, Magellan Jets is a Boston-based private aviation company offering jet card ownership, jet membership, and on-demand charter services. Safety, security, privacy, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence in hospitality combine with the most heavily audited and thoroughly vetted network of aircraft and crews in the world to provide the freedom, certainty, and exceptional personalized service that private travelers demand.
The David Ortiz Children's Fund provides essential support for children in the Dominican Republic and in New England who cannot afford the critical cardiac services they need. To date, the organization has helped save the lives of over 1,013 children in the Dominican Republic and has helped thousands more in the New England area.
As the Official Team Charity of the Boston Red Sox, the Red Sox Foundation seeks to make a difference in the lives of children, veterans, families, and communities in need throughout New England by improving health, educational and recreational opportunities.
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Retd. engineers’ body seeks apology from Revanth
HYDERABAD July 19, 2022 00:23 ISTCondemns Cong. leader’s remark against LI adviser to govt.
Telangana Retired Engineers Association (TREA) has condemned the remarks made by Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) president and MP A. Revanth Reddy against Adviser to the State government on Lift Irrigation project K. Penta Reddy, stating that he is an authority on hydel power projects, execution of which is akin to lift irrigation projects.
Stating that there was no other engineer with such an experience and expertise in the execution of hydel projects, president of the association G. Damodar Reddy and general secretary M. Shyam Prasad Reddy said on Monday that his entire service was linked to hydel projects and his expertise had come handy in the execution of lift irrigation projects.
They said it was under his leadership that the first largest pumping station of South Asia, that of Alimineti Madhava Reddy Lift Irrigation Project, was executed. Based on its success, several other lift irrigation schemes/projects were planned and executed in Telangana.
The TREA functionaries mentioned that it was Mr. Penta Reddy who supervised the revival of Vellur pumping station of Kalwakurthy Lift Irrigation Scheme thrice when it was submerged. Similarly, he headed the revival of Srisailam Right Bank Hydro Electric Station, which is in the control of Andhra Pradesh now, twice in 1998 and 2009 when it was flooded and submerged, by staying put at the sites for months.
They asked Mr. Revanth Reddy to withdraw his remarks against Mr. Penta Reddy, who has been working for the progress of the State even as he was approaching 80 years of age.
Chairman of the Telangana Water Resources Development Corporation V. Prakash, in a separate statement, said it was on the Chief Minister’s request that Mr. Penta Reddy was extending his expertise and service to the State’s progress by helping execution of major lift irrigation project. It was on his advice that the 139 megawatt ‘bahubali’ motors and pumps were fabricated by national and multinational companies.
He said submergence of pump houses was quite common when flood comes beyond all estimates and the submergence incidents of the past were examples. Stating that the pump houses could be revived by following established process, he demanded that Mr. Revanth Reddy withdraw his remarks and seek an apology. | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/retd-engineers-body-seeks-apology-from-revanth/article65655257.ece/amp/ | 2022-07-18T19:21:18Z | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/retd-engineers-body-seeks-apology-from-revanth/article65655257.ece/amp/ | false |
Neighbour 'stabbed father-of-three to death and tried to murder two women who attempted to intervene after he became annoyed by motorbike noise in their street'
- Jamie Crosbie, 48, stabbed 41-year-old Dean Allsop, of Norfolk, multiple times
- Mr Allsop was pronounced dead at the scene at 8.18pm on April 14 last year
- Crosbie denies Mr Allsop's murder as well as two counts of attempted murder and two of wounding with intent, of Louise Newell and Kerryn Johnson
A man stabbed his neighbour to death and wounded two women who tried to stop the attack after he became annoyed by the noise of motorbike engines in their street, a court heard.
Jamie Crosbie, 48, stabbed 41-year-old Dean Allsop multiple times, with two of the 17 wounds penetrating his right lung and heart and causing 'massive and fatal bleeding', Norwich Crown Court heard.
Mr Allsop, of Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk, was pronounced dead at the scene at 8.18pm on April 14 last year.
Andrew Jackson, prosecuting, said that Crosbie told officers who arrested him two minutes later on suspicion of murder: 'That makes me happy, that's a good thing, that's the best news I ever heard.'
Mr Allsop (pictured here with his partner Louise Newell), of Primrose Crescent in Thorpe St Andrew, Norfolk, was pronounced dead at the scene at 8.18pm on April 14 last year
Jamie Crosbie, 48, stabbed 41-year-old Dean Allsop multiple times, with two of the 17 wounds penetrating his right lung and heart and causing 'massive and fatal bleeding', Norwich Crown Court heard
The barrister said that Mr Allsop and his son Mikey were 'keen motorcyclists' and 'occasionally they would tinker with their motorcycles at home'.
'The sound of a motorcycle engine in a residential area can occasionally, like many other things, cause some annoyance to other residents and such minor issues between neighbours can be resolved amicably with some give and take on both sides,' Mr Jackson said.
'The prosecution case is that on that day the defendant allowed himself to become annoyed by the noise of the motorcycle engines and he was not prepared to deal in any amicable way at all with that issue.'
Crosbie admitted at an earlier hearing to the manslaughter by reason of diminished responsibility of Mr Allsop.
He denies his murder.
Andrew Jackson, prosecuting, said that Mr Allsop and his son Mikey were 'keen motorcyclists' and 'occasionally they would tinker with their motorcycles at home'
Crosbie stabbed his neighbour Mr Allsop to death and wounded Mr Allsop's partner Louise Newell and their friend and neighbour Kerryn Johnson who tried to stop the attack after he became annoyed by the noise of motorbike engines in their street, Norwich Crown Court
Mr Jackson said Crosbie will claim he was 'suffering from an abnormality of mental functioning' at the time.
Crosbie also denies two counts of attempted murder and two of wounding with intent, of Mr Allsop's partner Louise Newell and their friend and neighbour Kerryn Johnson.
Mr Jackson said Crosbie stabbed Mr Allsop to death then 'when Mr Allsop's partner Louise Newell and their friend and neighbour Kerryn Johnson tried to prevent their neighbour from killing Mr Allsop, the defendant attempted to murder those two women by stabbing them as well'.
He said that Ms Newell sustained injuries to her forehead, cheek and chest, and Ms Johnson to her arm and neck.
Mr Jackson said that on the day in question the engine of Mikey Allsop's motorbike 'didn't sound very good at all', so Mr Allsop asked friend Aaron Barkshire, a motorcycle mechanic who also lived in the road at the time, to listen to it.
Mr Barkshire listened to the engine of Mikey's bike by some garages and the engine was running for 'no more than a couple of minutes then it was switched off', Mr Jackson said.
'But that was enough to attract the attention of the defendant.'
He said Crosbie 'stuck up his middle finger' at the three men, from a window in his house, swore at them and said he 'couldn't hear his television'.
Mr Jackson said Crosbie swore again and told Mr Allsop 'come and get me', to which Mr Allsop did not react but instead began to dial 999.
The prosecutor said Crosbie then came out of his house holding a saw in one hand and a kitchen knife in the other.
'He then began to chase Mr Allsop,' said Mr Jackson.
'At some point Mr Allsop took off and threw his crash helmet at the defendant.'
He said Mikey ran home and returned with a knife to try to 'protect his father', and that by the time Mikey returned Mr Allsop had been stabbed.
Mr Jackson said Crosbie stabbed Mr Allsop (pictured here with one of his three children) to death then 'when Mr Allsop's partner Louise Newell and their friend and neighbour Kerryn Johnson tried to prevent their neighbour from killing Mr Allsop, the defendant attempted to murder those two women by stabbing them as well'
Mr Jackson said that Crosbie had threatened Mr Allsop (pictured here with one of his three children) with a knife in June 2018, almost three years before the fatal attack, after Mr Allsop put some rubbish in his wheelie bin
Mr Jackson said Mikey heard his father say 'he's killed me', Mikey 'began to cry' and he hit the defendant with the knife. Mikey then ran home to get his mother Ms Newell.
Crosbie broke the saw during the attack on Mr Allsop, Mr Jackson said, and went home to get a second knife.
When Ms Newell arrived, Crosbie was not there and she saw her partner on the floor, before Crosbie returned and stabbed Mr Allsop again, in his neck and upper back, Mr Jackson said.
He then lunged at Ms Newell and Ms Johnson when she came to help her neighbour, before Crosbie walked back to his house.
Mr Jackson said that Crosbie had threatened Mr Allsop with a knife in June 2018, almost three years before the fatal attack, after Mr Allsop put some rubbish in his wheelie bin.
'It seems the bins were about to be collected,' the prosecutor said.
'Mr Allsop's bin was full so he put some rubbish into his neighbour's bin.
'That caused the defendant to threaten him with a knife and a saw.
'The defendant then chased Mr Allsop down the road.'
Mr Jackson said Crosbie also threw a hammer at Mr Allsop's house, but it missed and went through a neighbour's bedroom window.
'He allowed himself to become angry over a relatively trivial matter,' the barrister said.
Crosbie was brought to court in 2019 and was convicted of possessing a knife and criminal damage over the 2018 incident, but the neighbours continued to live in the street.
The trial, due to last two to three weeks, continues. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11025435/Neighbour-stabbed-father-death-tried-murder-two-women-motorbike-noise-annoyed-him.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2022-07-18T19:21:34Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11025435/Neighbour-stabbed-father-death-tried-murder-two-women-motorbike-noise-annoyed-him.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | true |
Indiana mall shooting suspect shot dead in food court by armed civilian
GREENWOOD, Ind. (AP) - Authorities on Monday identified the gunman who shot five people at a suburban Indianapolis shopping mall, killing three of them, before a shopper shot and killed him as a 20-year-old local man.
Jonathan Sapirman, of Greenwood, began firing after leaving a bathroom at the Greenwood Park Mall shortly before it closed Sunday evening, Greenwood police Chief James Ison said at a news conference.
Sapirman continued shooting people until he was shot and killed by 22-year-old Elisjsha Dicken, of nearby Seymour, who was shopping with his girlfriend, said Ison,
"Many more people would have died last night if not for a responsible armed citizen," said the chief, noting that authorities were still trying to determine a motive for the attack.
The Johnson County and Marion County coroners' offices identified the slain victims as a married Indianapolis couple — Pedro Pineda, 56, and Rosa Mirian Rivera de Pineda, 37 — and Victor Gomez, 30, also of Indianapolis.
Although authorities said Dicken was legally armed, the mall prohibits people from carrying weapons on its property.
A mall employee works outside of the food court entrance to Greenwood Park Mall on July 18, 2022 in Greenwood, Indiana. On July 17, a gunman reportedly used to a rifle to open fire within the mall food court, killing three and injuring two before bei
As of July 1, Indiana law allows anyone age 18 or older to carry a handgun in public except for those prohibited for reasons such as having a felony conviction, facing a restraining order or having a dangerous mental illness as determined by a court. Indiana’s Republican-dominated Legislature retained provisions in the law that allow private property owners to prohibit firearms.
The attack Sunday was the latest in a string of mass shootings in the U.S. Schools, churches, grocery stores and a July Fourth parade near Chicago have all become killing grounds in recent months, though the country's staggering murder rate can often be seen more clearly in individual killings that rarely make major headlines.
Authorities said Sunday that four of the victims were female and one was male, but they corrected that Monday to two males and three females, including a woman and a 12-year-old girl who were wounded.
Ison said that after Sapirman entered the mall, he walked into a bathroom where he spent about an hour before he emerged and opened fire. He said investigators believe Sapirman spent that time preparing and possibly assembling a disassembled rifle that he had brought in his backpack. He ended up firing 24 rounds within two minutes.
Although police don't know a motive for the attack, Sapirman’s relatives told investigators that he recently received an eviction notice from the apartment where he lived.
Greenwood is a suburb of about 60,000 people south of Indianapolis. | https://www.fox4news.com/news/indiana-greenwood-mall-shooting-suspect-shot-good-samaritan-food-court | 2022-07-18T19:23:15Z | https://www.fox4news.com/news/indiana-greenwood-mall-shooting-suspect-shot-good-samaritan-food-court | true |
North Texas teen starts summer business cleaning grills
DALLAS - Some amazing young people are showing grown-ups a thing or two about being a self-starter. They are running their own businesses – including one 14-year-old who is cashing in by doing something most of his adult neighbors hate.
Preparing for a typical summer day means packing a bucket full of cleaning supplies if you’re 14-year-old Cole Johnson.
He’s a rising freshman at Highland Park High School who loves math and hopes to play football. He also loves being his own boss.
"My dad came up with the idea and I followed up with it," he said.
His summer business is cleaning people’s barbecue grills.
"I have about 10 to 15 customers, and it’s still going strong," he said.
While other kids are sleeping away their summer, Cole starts his morning commute by foot or by bike. He likes to work early to avoid the heat of the day.
And for $75 he’ll wash, scrub and spray all the grime off a grill. He also cleans out all the ashes.
"My dad gave me two options – either work at his retirement home or do grill cleaning. So, I quickly decided to do grill cleaning because $75, that’s a lot of money," he said.
To maximize his earnings which he plans to invest, Cole keeps his costs down.
"It’s about $5 in supplies," he said. "Every now and again I’ll have my friend help me and it will go a lot faster."
And while he accepts cash or Venmo, his tip for getting a big tip is cash.
"Because I mean, they usually give me a bigger tip in cash," he said.
He’s a smart kid with a smart father too. Cole said his dad let him practice for his business by cleaning his grill.
To support a local kid-run business this summer, visit facebook.com/savemesteve. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a pinned post with more than 100 young entrepreneurs in North Texas and you are free to add your own. | https://www.fox4news.com/news/north-texas-teen-starts-summer-business-cleaning-grills | 2022-07-18T19:23:21Z | https://www.fox4news.com/news/north-texas-teen-starts-summer-business-cleaning-grills | false |
Are Bartesian or Drinkworks cocktail makers better?
Pod coffee makers are no longer a fad but a morning staple for most households. Realizing the consistent popularity of the single-use coffee machines, Bartesian and Drinkworks leaped at the chance to create an automated cocktail maker with easily inserted pods and a simple interface. They made cocktails easy in a step-by-step process of combining pods, water and alcohol into one small machine. It’s an effortless way to impress houseguests, serving them a bar-quality drink in a classic mug. The question is, what sets these cocktail mixers apart and which of them is ultimately the better investment?
Bartesian cocktail maker
The Bartesian Cocktail Maker was crafted by a company that’s solely focused on optimizing its cocktail machine. There is only one model available for $350 at Macy’s. The robotic drink maker only needs a cocktail capsule, water and any alcohol of choice to operate.
Bartesian pros
The Bartesian is easily operated with customization options that ensure sublime cocktails. This machine is highly user-friendly and only takes a few steps and less than 60 seconds to operate. You must insert a Bartesian cocktail capsule, and the machine will automatically read the barcode on the top of the capsule. You can customize the drink strength, and a beverage with your exact preference will pour out.
Whenever running low on capsules, ordering more is easy through a subscription service that offers multiple packs of cocktail capsules monthly.
Aside from its primary functions, the cocktail maker has many detachable components that make for an easy clean. These components snap together in a sleek design meant to match the aesthetic appearance of most kitchens.
Bartesian cons
There is only one model to choose from with one set price point. The drink capsules are single-use and can be expensive to replace constantly. Aside from the capsules, liquor is not included in the capsules and must be purchased separately.
Best Bartesian cocktail maker
Bartesian Premium Cocktail Machine
Not only does this cocktail machine use pods with the precise amount of ingredients, but you can also adjust the drink strength. It’s easy to clean manually while also including dishwasher-safe parts. Worries about your environmental footprint? The Bartesian pods are dated for freshness, as well as recyclable.
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Drinkworks cocktail maker
Drinkworks Home Bar is made by Keurig and serves drinks in a similar style to the Bartesian. Drinkworks has two models available, the Home Bar Pro and Home Bar Classic. The Home Bar Pro has additional features that set it apart from the Home Bar Classic, although both machines are Wi-Fi capable and have corresponding apps for customer convenience. You can find the Drinkworks Home Bar Pro on Amazon for $350. Drinkworks Home Bar Classic is available for $300.
Drinkworks pros
The biggest perk of the Drinkworks Home Bar is that the pods already contain alcohol. Each pod lists the alcohol content and ingredients. New drink flavors are being added constantly to the lineup, and there are themed and seasonal releases of cocktails year-round. The drink maker can also craft ciders and beers for those who are more partial to less spirit-forward drinks. Alcohol-free beverages can also be crafted using the CO2 cartridges that come with the product.
Drink creation aside, Drinkworks is conscious that their single-use pods are convenient for people but not the environment. Collaborating with Loop Industries, they offer an upcycling program to divert the pods to a location where they can be broken down and reused.
The Drinkworks cocktail makers are also crafted with style in mind, having a modern design that will sit proudly on any kitchen countertop.
Drinkworks cons
It is recommended to put ice in the water dispenser because the machine can take time to chill. Like the Bartesian, buying pods for the machine is a recurring cost and can be pricey depending on how often you use the machine.
Drinkworks has more features than the Bartesian, which gives it more options but makes it more complex to use. Maintenance takes more time, and cleaning and replacing cartridges is a consistent responsibility.
Best Drinkworks cocktail maker
When deciding between the Drinkworks Home Bar Pro and the Drinkworks Home Bar Classic, the Drinkworks Home Bar Pro is the better-optimized machine. It has built-in water refrigeration and can make up to seven cocktails in a row without a refill. The touch screen is digital, and the machine is outfitted with a UV sanitizing system. This model of the cocktail maker is better suited for parties and more regular use.
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Should you get a Bartesian or Drinkworks cocktail maker
Although Drinkworks cocktail maker has more options with its seasonal blends, ciders, beers and carbonated beverages, it does not have the easy charm of the Bartesian cocktail maker. Positive reviews of the Bartesian are more consistent, and satisfaction of the simple drink maker is highly rated. The Bartesian can be conveniently supplied, operated and cleaned and serves as the most practical choice for everyday use.
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vuzix® Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), ("Vuzix" or, the "Company"), a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, is pleased to announce that the Company will host a conference call regarding its second quarter 2022 operating results at 4:30 PM Eastern Time (ET), August 9, 2022.
To join the live conference call, please dial 877-709-8150 (U.S. and Canadian callers) or 201-689-8354 (international callers outside of the U.S. and Canada) 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled call time. Participants can also click this link for instant telephone access to the event. The link will become active approximately 15 minutes prior to the start of the conference call.
Additionally, a live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the investor relations page of the Company's website at: https://ir.vuzix.com/ or directly at https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=q6sCimQK.
Participating on the call will be Vuzix Chief Executive Officer and President Paul Travers and Chief Financial Officer Grant Russell, who will discuss operational and financial highlights for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Investors who would like to submit questions to management for response during the call's Q&A session, time permitting, can do so by emailing Ed McGregor at ed_mcgregor@vuzix.com prior to the start of the call.
Telephonic and webcast replays will be available for 30 days starting on August 9, 2022 at approximately 5:30 PM (ET). To access the telephonic replay, please dial 877-660-6853 in the U.S. or Canada and 201-612-7415 for international callers. The conference ID# is 13731800.
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Vuzix is a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets. The Company's products include personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality. Vuzix holds 246 patents and patents pending and numerous IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2022 and several wireless technology innovation awards, among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK, and Tokyo, Japan. For more information, visit the Vuzix website, Twitter and Facebook pages.
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FORT LAUDERDALE -- A prosecutor on Monday urged jurors to sentence to death the gunman who killed 17 people in a mass shooting at a Florida high school in 2018.
Nikolas Cruz, 23, pleaded guilty in October to the premeditated murder of 14 students and three staff members at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, about 30 miles north of Fort Lauderdale.
Prosecutor Michael Satz told Broward County jurors on the first day of the penalty phase of the trial that Cruz committed "goal-directed planned, systematic murder -- mass murder -- of 14 students, an athletic director, a teacher and a coach."
Cruz, who was a 19-year-old expelled student at the time of the massacre, will be sentenced to life in prison without parole if any of the 12 jurors objects to the death penalty. Their decision could take several months.
Around three dozen family members of the victims were present in court. Some shook their heads or wept as Satz described the massacre, naming each of the 17 people who died and another 17 injured in the attack.
Dressed in a gray-and-black sweater and wearing a black mask, Cruz slumped in his seat, looking down, for much of Satz's statement. He appeared to write several notes and pass them to his lawyer.
Cruz in his guilty plea said he was "very sorry" and asked to be given a chance to help others. Satz said aggravating factors in the case including premeditation outweighed arguments for leniency including Cruz's history of mental health problems.
Referring to Cruz primarily as "the defendant" rather than by name, Satz said Cruz had planned to be a school shooter long before the attack. Jurors will see video of the crime taken by cameras at the school, Satz said.
Lawyers for Cruz were set to speak on Monday afternoon.
U.S. gun violence has gotten renewed attention following recent mass shootings including one at an Independence Day parade outside Chicago that killed seven people, and another in May at a school in Uvalde, Texas, that left 19 children and two teachers dead.
President Joe Biden in June signed the first major federal gun reform in three decades, which he has celebrated as a rare bipartisan agreement. | https://www.unionleader.com/news/courts/florida-prosecutor-calls-for-parkland-school-shooter-to-receive-death-penalty/article_1910891e-a73e-503b-9e9d-626c6e98d21f.html | 2022-07-18T19:27:12Z | https://www.unionleader.com/news/courts/florida-prosecutor-calls-for-parkland-school-shooter-to-receive-death-penalty/article_1910891e-a73e-503b-9e9d-626c6e98d21f.html | false |
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