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OCONOMOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – Two bodies were found nearly 36 hours apart in Lac La Belle after crews ended up searching four days in a row.
According to the Town of Oconomowoc Police Department, there were two drownings on Lac La Belle that happened between July 21 and July 24. Both instances reportedly happened in the area northwest of Islandale.
On July 21 around 7:15 p.m., a 9-1-1 call came regarding a possible drowning. It was reported that a 32-year-old man from Milwaukee was on a pontoon boat when he started swimming in the area northwest of Islandale. He went underwater and did not come back up.
Search and rescue efforts stopped around 11 p.m. and restarted at 7 a.m. the next day. On Saturday at 10:30 a.m., two days after the incident was reported, the victim was found in about 32 feet of water. This incident is still reportedly under investigation.
The second drowning happened around 3:45 p.m. on July 24. Crews were sent to the same area after witnesses saw a 35-year-old man from Milwaukee go underwater and not come back up. He was reportedly seen swimming in the area northwest of Islandale as well.
At 9 p.m., efforts were suspended, but on the way back to shore a boat found an area of interest using sonar. Just before 11 p.m., the victim was found in about 11 feet of water west of Blackhawk Drive.
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GREENWICH, Conn., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The non-profit Freedom to Operate (FTO) announced today that it has filed requests for reconsideration [PRG2022-00012 and PRG2022-00018] with the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in regard to its denials of FTO's petitions for Post Grant Review of Compass Pathways' Patents No. 10,947,257 and 10,954,259 directed to compositions and oral dosage forms containing its "Polymorph A" of psilocybin.
"We believe the PTAB has committed major errors in its decisions not to institute our petitions for Post Grant Review of Compass's patents on its 'Polymorph A' of psilocybin," said Carey Turnbull, founder and director of Freedom to Operate. "We maintain our belief that the specifics of PTAB's decisions have rendered the Compass patents of little practical value as a tool to stifle competition. At the same time, an important policy function is advanced when bad patents are challenged and invalidated. On this basis, we are asking the PTAB to reconsider its decisions as is provided for under U.S. patent law."
In its requests for reconsideration of the decisions not to institute Post Grant Review of the Compass patents, FTO has identified two errors central to the PTAB's rulings. First, the PTAB has incorrectly construed the Compass patents claims as permitting a mixture of crystalline polymorphic forms of psilocybin having x-ray powder diffraction peaks as identified in the patent claim. In doing so, the PTAB has ignored the inventor's clear intention and acted contrary to how patents claiming polymorphs are interpreted by courts, which require that a form of a crystalline material be a single polymorphic phase of that material. Second, the PTAB has exceeded its statutory mandate by erroneously discounting the unrebutted testimony of FTO's experts, the veracity of which should be subject to consideration at trial rather than the institution phase of the proceedings. Given the criticality of these two issues to the PTAB's rulings, FTO is submitting that a review and reversal of the decisions not to institute the post grant reviews is required by U.S. patent law.
Irrespective of the outcome of these requests for reconsideration, FTO remains confident that the work undertaken to date in challenging the Compass patents will ensure that manufacturers and sellers of psilocybin will be able to bring treatments to market without risk of infringement.
About Freedom to Operate
Founded by Carey Turnbull in 2020, Freedom to Operate is a registered Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science and education, specifically research, in the public interest and for the public benefit.
"Freedom to operate" is a term of art in the field of intellectual property law, and refers to the ability to develop, manufacture, and market products without legal liabilities to third parties who claim intellectual property rights in those products. There is an important public policy interest in invalidating bad patents and promoting free competition that does not infringe on validly granted patents and other intellectual property rights. Issued patents are presumed valid and so operate to discourage investment by others into the same or similar subject matter. The public is benefited when potentially incorrectly issued patents are challenged or obviated.
For more information, please visit www.freedomtooperate.org.
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Ronaldo transfer: Sporting boss Amorim addresses talk of potential homecoming for Man Utd striker
Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim has suggested there is no truth to rumours that Cristiano Ronaldo could return to the Portuguese side this summer. Ronaldo has told Manchester United that he wants to leave in the current transfer window to play in the Champions League next season.
Primeira Liga side Sporting have been rumoured to be a possible destination for the 37-year-old forward given he came through the club’s youth system and went on to make 31 senior appearances before leaving for Old Trafford in 2003.
What has Amorim said about Ronaldo?
But Amorim has said that he has heard nothing about the Lisbon side possibly bringing Ronaldo back, insisting that he is concentrating on preventing his current stars from leaving.
"I've heard that [Ronaldo rumours]. I don't read anything, I don't see anything," he said to reporters.
"For me the reality is different, it's keeping my players."
Will Sporting lose Matheus Nunes to Liverpool?
One of the Sporting stars in danger of being snapped up is Matheus Nunes.
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old midfielder, who has four years left on his contract at Sporting.
But Amorim has confirmed that that the eight-time Portugal international has rejected offers from elsewhere and will not be leaving in the current transfer window.
"I'm glad Matheus Nunes is still here. I'm glad Sporting players, like Nunes, reject offers that [would] change their lives to remain at Sporting," the coach added.
"That's my reality. I'm very happy with my squad and my players are the best in the world." | https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/ronaldo-transfer-sporting-boss-amorim-addresses-talk-of/blte173e11d140cdb20 | 2022-07-25T15:40:35Z | https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/ronaldo-transfer-sporting-boss-amorim-addresses-talk-of/blte173e11d140cdb20 | true |
Ronaldo transfer: Sporting boss Amorim addresses talk of potential homecoming for Man Utd striker
Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim has suggested there is no truth to rumours that Cristiano Ronaldo could return to the Portuguese side this summer. Ronaldo has told Manchester United that he wants to leave in the current transfer window to play in the Champions League next season.
Primeira Liga side Sporting have been rumoured to be a possible destination for the 37-year-old forward given he came through the club’s youth system and went on to make 31 senior appearances before leaving for Old Trafford in 2003.
What has Amorim said about Ronaldo?
But Amorim has said that he has heard nothing about the Lisbon side possibly bringing Ronaldo back, insisting that he is concentrating on preventing his current stars from leaving.
"I've heard that [Ronaldo rumours]. I don't read anything, I don't see anything," he said to reporters.
"For me the reality is different, it's keeping my players."
Will Sporting lose Matheus Nunes to Liverpool?
One of the Sporting stars in danger of being snapped up is Matheus Nunes.
Liverpool have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old midfielder, who has four years left on his contract at Sporting.
But Amorim has confirmed that that the eight-time Portugal international has rejected offers from elsewhere and will not be leaving in the current transfer window.
"I'm glad Matheus Nunes is still here. I'm glad Sporting players, like Nunes, reject offers that [would] change their lives to remain at Sporting," the coach added.
"That's my reality. I'm very happy with my squad and my players are the best in the world."
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CM leaves for Delhi
Visit assumes significance as TRS upped the ante against BJP government
Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao left for New Delhi in a special flight on Monday.
The Chief Minister is expected to meet President Droupadi Murmu. Though the details of the visit are not known as yet, he is likely to stay in the National Capital for a couple of days, according to sources.
Mr. Chandrasekhar Rao’s tour assumes significance in the light of TRS’ MPs upping their ante against Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government in both Houses of Parliament. The visit also comes at a time when some of the Opposition parties have decided to stay away from the election to the Vice President’s post slated next month.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar, MPs J. Santosh Kumar and G. Ranjith Reddy and others.
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Microsoft Azure customers worldwide now gain access to X·CELERATE IoT to take advantage of the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure to drive application development and shape business strategies.
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Xoriant today announced the availability of its X·CELERATE IoT solution in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, an online store providing applications and services for use on Microsoft Azure. Xoriant customers can now take advantage of the scalability, high availability, and security of Azure, with streamlined deployment and management.
Xoriant is a global product engineering, software development, and technology services company headquartered in Silicon Valley. Xoriant customers can rapidly provision the end-to-end X·CELERATE IoT solution and customize it for many industries including manufacturing, transportation/cold chain, and retail to drive operational efficiency, create new insights, lower downtime, and increase business productivity.
X·CELERATE IoT is a low-code solution that integrates data from IoT devices and enterprise data sources enabling sophisticated analytics to provide actionable insights. The solution uses machine learning to detect problems and provide improved visibility into processes. Workflow tools and a role-based interface enable automatically notifying the correct stakeholders when problems are discovered. Individuals throughout the organization are provided with the right data to inform business decisions. The solution leverages Microsoft Azure services including Azure IoT Hub, Azure IoT Edge, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure Cosmos DB, and Power BI.
Xoriant, a Microsoft gold co-sell partner, is accelerating the deployment, development, and optimization of Microsoft technologies to deliver innovative business-critical technology solutions. With over two decades of partnership with Microsoft, Xoriant has been helping clients across industries with the proven combinations of Azure, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365 services and related Microsoft products.
As a trusted Microsoft Partner, Xoriant's customizable solutions, proofs of concept, and consulting offers are published on Azure Marketplace.
"X·CELERATE IoT being listed on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace as a co-sell solution is a testament to long term partnership with Microsoft and bring the value-add benefits to end customers. Microsoft Azure marketplace allows Xoriant to reach new customers and markets faster by starting with proof of concepts to take solutions into pilots and production, to showcase quantifiable benefits using Microsoft Azure Services and Microsoft partnership," said Rajashree Varma, VP of Alliances, Xoriant.
"Through Microsoft Azure Marketplace, customers around the world can easily find, buy, and deploy partner solutions they can trust, all certified and optimized to run on Azure," said Jake Zborowski, General Manager, Microsoft Azure Platform at Microsoft Corp. "We're happy to welcome Xoriant solution to the growing Azure Marketplace ecosystem."
The Azure Marketplace is an online market for buying and selling cloud solutions certified to run on Azure. The Azure Marketplace helps connect companies seeking innovative, cloud-based solutions with partners who have developed solutions that are ready to use.
Learn more about Xoriant X·CELERATE IoT on its page in the Azure Marketplace. Contact Xoriant directly for information about custom private plans available through the Azure Marketplace.
About Xoriant
Xoriant is a Silicon Valley headquartered product engineering, software development, and technology services firm with offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. For both technology companies and enterprises, from startups to the Fortune 100, we leverage our expertise in emerging technologies and our high-performing teams to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate time to market and keep our clients competitive.
Across all our technology focus areas – product engineering, DevOps, cloud, infrastructure and security, big data and analytics, data management and governance, digital, and IoT – every solution we develop benefits from our product engineering pedigree. For 30 years and counting, we have taken great pride in the long-lasting, deep relationships we have with our clients. Learn more at https://www.xoriant.com
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WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, July 25, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Burlington VT
1102 AM EDT Mon Jul 25 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Clinton, northeastern Essex, northwestern Lamoille, southern Grand
Isle, northern Chittenden and southwestern Franklin Counties through
1145 AM EDT...
At 1101 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Schuyler Falls, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Plattsburgh International Airport, Plattsburgh, Burlington, Peru,
Schuyler Falls, Westford, Colchester, Fairfax, Georgia, Waterville,
Milton, Cambridge Village, Jeffersonville Village, South Hero, Port
Kent, Essex, Peasleeville, Georgia Center, Fletcher and Grand Isle.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 87 between mile markers 141 and 153.
Interstate 89 between mile markers 93 and 109.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
If on or near Lake Champlain, get out of the water and move indoors
or inside a vehicle. Remember, lightning can strike out to 10 miles
from the parent thunderstorm. If you can hear thunder, you are close
enough to be struck by lightning. Move to safe shelter now! Do not
be caught on the water in a thunderstorm.
LAT...LON 4453 7378 4470 7358 4476 7271 4452 7291
TIME...MOT...LOC 1501Z 258DEG 31KT 4462 7353
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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OSHKOSH, Wis., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing's [NYSE: BA] 2022 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) forecasts demand for 2.1 million new aviation personnel over the next 20 years to safely support the recovery in commercial air travel and meet rising long-term growth.
The long-term forecast shows that 602,000 pilots, 610,000 maintenance technicians and 899,000 cabin crew members will be needed to support the global commercial fleet over the next two decades. The worldwide fleet is expected to nearly double and grow to 47,080 airplanes by 2041, according to Boeing's recently released Commercial Market Outlook.
This year's PTO represents a 3.4 percent increase from 2021, excluding the Russia region, which is not forecast in this year's PTO due to sanctions that prohibit exports of aircraft manufactured in western countries and market uncertainty. China, Europe and North America represent over half of the total new personnel demand. The fastest growing regions are Africa, Southeast Asia and South Asia, with all three regions expected to grow more than 4 percent over the forecast period.
"As the commercial aviation industry recovers from the pandemic and plans for long-term growth, we anticipate a steady and increasing demand for aviation personnel, as well as the ongoing need for highly effective training," said Chris Broom, vice president, Commercial Training Solutions, Boeing Global Services. "Our customer-centric approach and digital expertise includes a commitment to delivering data driven, competency-based training and assessment solutions as well as technologies that meet the evolving needs of our customers."
New digital solutions to enhance the efficacy and efficiency of training would include immersive learning experiences and virtual learning platforms.
Projected demand for new pilots, technicians and cabin crew by global region for the next 20 years is approximately:
Learn more about the Pilot and Technician Outlook
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Miss Molly's Cafe owner will open Sully's Sandwiches nearby, on Milwaukee-Wauwatosa border
Popular west side spot Miss Molly's Cafe and Pastry Shop is getting a restaurant sibling. Sully's Sandwiches will open just a few doors west, in the same building at 92nd and Center streets.
The sandwich shop will be at 9211 W. Center St., which previously was an office; Miss Molly's is at 9201.
Owner Molly Sullivan hopes to open the casual Sully's Sandwiches in December. "We just want it to be a fun, upbeat place to be and have a casual dinner or lunch," she said, where customers can have beer or wine with their meal.
Sully's will roast its own meats for sandwiches, and roast cauliflower can be substituted for meat.
The menu at this stage of the planning has 15 sandwiches, 11 of them served hot. They'd cost around $15, served with house pickles or other garnish. Options include Cuban sandwich, Middle Eastern-style chicken wrap, barbacoa beef torta, pulled pork on honey biscuit, jerk chicken wrap, cold vegetable wrap with tahini-mint yogurt sauce and meatball hoagie.
In contrast to the cafe's soft tones and calm atmosphere, the Sully's decor will be bright and colorful, Sullivan said. The desserts are fun-themed, too, with items like big sugar cookies, big brownies and s'mores pie.
The sandwich shop, at 1,200 square feet, would have seating for about 20 people at a banquette along a wall and a counter along the window. "The cafe is not much bigger. I love kind of those smaller, intimate spaces," Sullivan said. "I think it just creates a fun communal atmosphere."
Sully's would have a children's play area at the back of the restaurant with a chalkboard wall and toys, and it will have a children's menu.
In the immediate area, which includes Wauwatosa neighborhoods, "There’s very few dining options in general that you can walk to or bike to," Sullivan noted, and "so many families."
Like the cafe, the sandwich shop will be cashless. Instead of ordering at a counter, however, customers will order from automated kiosks. The orders they place on the screens will be sent directly to the kitchen; drinks will all be bottled or canned and stocked in coolers, to be checked out at the kiosks.
"We’ve been talking about this sandwich shop idea for a couple years," Sullivan said, she and her head chef at Miss Molly's, Cassie Hersh. "I really like the area that we’re in. ... A place that would have would awesome sandwiches would do so well."
They'd open it when the right spot came along, she said. And then the space three doors down from Miss Molly's became available.
"Could this work, like, right here?" she wondered, with it so close to the cafe, which also has lunch service and includes sandwiches. Ultimately, she decided yes, it could, because it will have a different menu and vibe, open for lunch and dinner instead of breakfast and lunch.
"There’s going to be a lot of efficiencies on the business operations side," with the cafe being so close, Sullivan said.
Besides making the desserts for Sully's, the cafe's kitchen will produce the flatbreads and honey biscuits for sandwiches, as well as some a la carte side dishes.
While the cafe would help the sandwich shop, the shop will also help the cafe.
"We have a pretty significant to-go business at the cafe," Sullivan said. Since the pandemic began, the numbers of dine-in orders and takeout orders are even; she thinks the sandwich shop could reduce some of the online and in-person takeout pressures on the cafe and be quicker for customers in a hurry.
"This is an option to have food fast," for people on their lunch breaks or parents who want to pop in quickly with their kids, Sullivan said.
The new shop will have a cooler stocked with items prepared ahead, making it more accessible to customers who just want to grab something and go, she said.
Menu items in general would be assembled more quickly than at the cafe, where dishes might include poached eggs or sauteed vegetables made to order, Sullivan noted.
Sullivan reflected on how existence was very much day to day for the cafe during the first year of the pandemic, a challenging time for restaurants everywhere. She'd dreamed of opening the cafe a long time, starting as a side business 11 years ago. The cafe now has been open for five years, as of July 22.
"It’s just crazy to think we’re going to be opening a second restaurant," Sullivan said, "but it just makes sense."
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City leaders push for abortion access despite state bans
Posted/updated on: July 25, 2022 at 10:32 am(NEW YORK) -- As abortion laws across the South and Midwest block nearly all abortions in over a dozen states, some city politicians are seeking new ways to protect abortion access.
While city leaders can’t directly overturn state legislature, some are seeking city-wide bills to mitigate the effects of state bans.
Austin unites against Texas state law
On Thursday, Austin's city council voted to enact the GRACE Act, which effectively decriminalizes abortion in the city. One council member, Mackenzie Kelly, was absent from the vote.
City policy will be updated to deprioritize the investigation or enforcement of any charges related to pregnancy and abortion.
While Austin is still under Texas’ abortion law that bans nearly all abortions in the state, the GRACE act aims to minimize criminal accountability for those who seek or provide abortions.
“Criminalizing abortions won’t make them go away. It only puts people of lower economic means and communities of color at risk by making seeking essential health care unsafe,” Council member Vanessa Fuentes told ABC News.
The legislation also blocks the use of city funding or other resources for information sharing, data collection and surveillance related to abortion services and other reproductive health decisions, according to District 4's office.
The act, however, will not apply when "coercion or force" is used against a pregnant person or in cases of criminal negligence related to a pregnant person's health, the office added.
Jenna Hanes, communications director for the District 4 office, said that council member Jose Vela believes abortion is just like any health care, and shouldn’t be limited by politics.
“Abortion being punishable by up to 99 years in the state of Texas is ridiculous, it’s a violation of human rights,” Hanes told ABC News.
The city unanimously passed another three measures on Thursday, all aimed to protect access to abortion.
One was a nondiscrimination ordinance, which does not allow a resident to be discriminated against in housing or employment based upon their previous reproductive choices.
Two other measures were introduced by the city’s mayor, Steve Adler, and passed by the council.
One is an awareness campaign regarding birth control options, including male-targeted options such as vasectomies. The second directs the city manager to explore options to assist city employees in traveling for any procedure they cannot obtain within Texas -- including abortions.
“In Austin we stand together and fight for what is right. Reproductive rights and choice are fundamental rights,” Adler told ABC News.
New Orleans resistance meets state backlash
Some New Orleans officials have adopted similar measures, and are facing backlash from the state government for doing so, the New Orleans mayor's office said.
Louisiana’s abortion laws are currently not in action, as a temporary order blocking enforcement was issued June 27 and has since been extended several times, with a state judge expected to hear arguments Tuesday, officials said.
If the laws are cleared by the judge, several New Orleans officials have pledged to resist enforcing the bans.
In June, the New Orleans City Council passed a resolution similar to the GRACE Act that prohibits public funds or resources from being used by local law enforcement to enforce the trigger ban, according to the mayor's office.
Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams said his office will not prosecute abortion providers, and New Orleans Police Department and the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office said they will not arrest nor investigate providers.
In opposition, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry called upon the state treasurer and his fellow members of the Bond Commission, a state agency that determines who can incur debt or levy taxes, to delay any applications and funding for New Orleans and Orleans Parish until officials agree to enforce the ban, according to a statement from Landry.
New Orleans mayor Latoya Cantrell said she will continue to fight to make New Orleans a safe haven for abortion access.
“As a Black woman, I understand the devastating impact these laws will have on our health and safety. We experience a higher maternal mortality rate than any other group and we cannot risk our reproductive health care decisions being forced out of our hands,” Cantrell told ABC News.
St. Louis leaders defy the state of Missouri
A similar circumstance exists in St. Louis, where Mayor Tishaura Jones signed a bill to direct $1 million in federal relief funds to support access to abortions on Thursday, according to the mayor's press conference.
Hours later, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed suit to block the new law, issuing a statement that the law was “blatantly illegal.”
“I believe that abortion is healthcare and that healthcare is a human right. He does not,” Jones said. “I believe, and a majority of Missourians believe, reproductive health care decisions should stay between St. Louisans, their God, and their doctor. The attorney general does not.”
Earlier this week, the St. Louis County Council voted not to adopt a similar bill to use federal funding towards abortion resources following a nearly three-hour debate on Tuesday.
The effort, sponsored by Council members Lisa Clancy, D-5th District, and Kelli Dunaway, D-2nd District, faced a 4-3 vote at the end of the meeting, blocking it from enactment.
Clancy told ABC News that she sponsored this bill because “removing the ability to access this procedure is a fundamental violation of the freedom of women and other pregnant people to self-determine their health care decisions.”
Clancy said that two abortion clinics in neighboring Illinois are the most accessible for the St. Louis region. But, for those who don’t have transportation, lodging and child care, getting to those clinics remains nearly impossible.
“My bill will help to level the playing field among those who need abortions to actually get them by providing funding for the logistics required to get an abortion across state lines,” Clancy told ABC News.
District 6 Council member Ernie Trakas told ABC News that he does not believe it is legitimate to use such funds for abortion travel, and that passing such a bill would “most definitely result in suit being file by the Missouri Attorney General.”
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BANGKOK (AP) — A court in military-ruled Myanmar ruled Monday that there is sufficient evidence for the bribery trial of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi to continue, a legal official said.
Suu Kyi, who was deposed last year by the military, has been charged with 11 counts of corruption, each punishable by up to 15 years in prison. The cases are one of many pursued by the military against her. If found guilty of all the charges, she could be sentenced to more than 100 years in prison.
Her supporters and human rights groups say it’s meant to discredit her and keep her from running in an election that the military has promised in 2023.
A legal official who is familiar with Suu Kyi’s cases said she was formally indicted Monday on two corruption counts on charges of allegedly receiving $550,000 in bribes in 2019 and 2020 from Maung Weik, a tycoon who previously was convicted of drug trafficking.
State television last year showed a video in which Maung Weik claimed to have given payoffs to government ministers to help his businesses.
Suu Kyi’s trials are closed to the media and her lawyers were served with gag orders last year, restricting them from releasing information.
The legal official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to release information, said Suu Kyi pleaded not guilty after the court approved the indictments against her and allowed the trial to continue.
Suu Kyi has already been sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment on charges of illegally importing and possessing walkie-talkies, violating coronavirus restrictions, sedition and another corruption charge.
She is also being tried on a charge of violating the Official Secrets Act, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years, and an election fraud charge, which carries a maximum sentence of three years.
The legal official said Suu Kyi appeared Monday to be in good health although she seemed sad when she was informed by her lawyers about the executions of four political prisoners before the trial began.
Myanmar’s military government announced earlier that it had carried out the executions of a former lawmaker from her party, a democracy activist and two men accused of a targeted killing. Suu Kyi did not issue any comments. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/myanmar-court-rules-suu-kyi-bribery-trial-can-continue/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2022-07-25T15:56:25Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/myanmar-court-rules-suu-kyi-bribery-trial-can-continue/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | false |
Martha Stewart says 6 of her peacocks were ‘devoured’ by coyotes
Published: Jul. 25, 2022 at 11:18 AM EDT|Updated: 40 minutes ago
(CNN) - Martha Stewart says six of her beloved pet peacocks were killed by a pack of coyotes.
The businesswoman and TV personality took to social media to mourn the peacocks.
She said a group of large and aggressive coyotes attacked them in broad daylight.
Stewart has documented the lives of her menagerie of animals on social media. In addition to the peacocks, she also owns dogs, donkeys and Friesian horses.
Steward said after the attack, she will be taking further measures to protect her animals, including enclosing her yard with wire fencing.
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(The Hill) — Elon Musk on Sunday night denied a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report that claimed he had an affair with the wife of Google co-founder Sergey Brin, calling the article “total bs” and even going so far as to say that he hasn’t “had sex in ages.”
In a reply to a story link the publication posted on Twitter about the affair, Musk said the report was “shortseller fud” and that the newspaper has frequently written fake “hit pieces” on him before.
“This is total bs,” the Tesla and SpaceX CEO wrote in another post. “Sergey and I are friends and were at a party together last night! I’ve only seen Nicole twice in three years, both times with many other people around. Nothing romantic.”
He later added: “Haven’t even had sex in ages (sigh).”
The article alleges Brin filed for a divorce in January, shortly after learning of a brief affair between Musk and his wife, Nicole Shanahan, in December 2021.
Brin and Shanahan, who married in 2018, had existing complications in their relationship and officially separated on Dec. 15.
Musk, the world’s richest man, and Brin, the eighth-richest, had been close friends. Musk has frequently crashed at the Google co-founder’s home, and Brin supported him and Tesla financially during the 2008 recession. The WSJ reported the two have had a falling out since the affair and that Brin has ordered his financial advisors to sell his investments in Musk’s companies.
Musk, 51, separated from Canadian musician Grimes, whose real name is Claire Boucher, in September after a roughly three-year relationship. He has nine children with three women.
Musk has faced allegations of impropriety in the past, including an alleged incident in which he exposed himself to a flight attendant. He has denied the allegation. | https://www.koin.com/news/elon-musk-report-of-affair-with-google-co-founders-wife-total-bs/ | 2022-07-25T16:00:37Z | https://www.koin.com/news/elon-musk-report-of-affair-with-google-co-founders-wife-total-bs/ | true |
Late summer is the time when many of us head for the hills—or, depending on your preference and pocketbook, the beach, Rome and London, or your Uncle Joe’s summer place with good fishing—for a nice vacation.
In Chicago, the weeks leading up to Labor Day represent something else: the occasion to fish or cut bait not on tonight’s dinner, but on looming municipal election contests—in this case, for mayor of Chicago. Potential candidates who don't get out of the box by early September—and don't have a campaign war chest the size of Rahm Emanuel’s—probably aren't running. | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-reelection-chances | 2022-07-25T16:00:44Z | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/greg-hinz-politics/chicago-mayor-lori-lightfoot-reelection-chances | true |
(NewsNation) — After 20 years apart, a Utah mother has been reunited with her biological son.
Holly Shearer was 15 years old when she became pregnant with a baby boy who she would go on to name Benjamin. Shearer made the tough decision to place the baby up for adoption.
Shearer picked Brian and Angela Hulleburg, a couple who struggled with infertility, to raise baby Benjamin.
Benjamin’s adopted mother, Angela Hulleburg, says she stayed in touch with Shearer by writing her letters about Benjamin and sending pictures of him for the first three years of his life.
“After that, we kind of didn’t have any contact,” Angela Hulleburg said. “But we had been very open with Benjamin that he was adopted and that when the time was right, when he was older, we would definitely find her and reconnect with her again, for sure.”
Benjamin Hulleburg added: “We were planning on trying to find her when I first turned 18, but then COVID hit. We couldn’t get ahold of anybody, so it was kind of a lost cause and we were going to have to wait a couple of more years after that.”
In the meantime, he started his own search, seeking to reconnect with Shearer and find the little piece of himself he says was missing. He took a DNA test and signed up with an adoption registry.
“I had never had somebody that I can say, like, ‘Oh, that’s where I got my eyes from. That’s where I got my nose.’ … I never had that physical biological connection to say … ‘This is who I am and this is where it came from,’ he said. “So for me, it was a lot less about trying to find a family or, like, trying to find a long-lost family member. But it was more about trying to find where I came from.”
They don’t just share a physical resemblance. After meeting again two decades later, they discovered they work in the same place. Benjamin Hulleburg volunteers at St. Mark’s Hospital in Millcreek, Utah, and Shearer works near the women’s pavilion.
“We’ve probably passed each other because my shift starts at 4:30. Hers ends around 4:30. So we probably passed each other and had no idea,” Benjamin Hulleburg said.
Benjamin Hulleburg has very vivid memories of the first time he received a message from his biological mother.
“I had been trying for so long to find Holly, and I had never had success,” he remembered.
The day after his birthday, he was sifting through some messages of people wishing him a happy birthday when he noticed one message from a person he didn’t know. He replied by asking how he knew the sender, thinking it may just be a friend from a Facebook group.
“That’s when she sent me a long message telling me who she was,” he said. “When I got the message, I broke down. I started crying. I had to go to the break room. It was a big deal. It hit me really hard. It was a day I had been waiting for my entire life.”
He said throughout his childhood, he had always wanted to meet his biological mother, and all he knew about her was her first name. Finally meeting her was something worth waiting for, he says.
“To have this day finally come, it was like something that I had worked up to for so long that had finally happened. That it was like the end of a long, hard journey, and I finally made it,” he said.
The feeling of a long and difficult journey is mutual for his mother. Shearer describes putting her son up for adoption as the hardest decision she’s ever made.
“Not a day went by that I didn’t think about him. Just in any scenario, just, you know, it’s a beautiful day, school, a Monday morning. I wonder what he’s doing for holidays, birthdays? … He was always on my mind,” she said.
Benjamin Hulleburg isn’t sure what the future looks like but feels good knowing he now has double the love and support.
“This came at the exact time in my life where I needed it. So when I think of the future, I think it’s going to happen, how it happens,” he said. “But I have twice the love, I have twice the support, and I almost feel like I can do anything no matter what comes my way.” | https://www.koin.com/news/mother-son-meet-after-20-years-and-work-at-same-place/ | 2022-07-25T16:01:02Z | https://www.koin.com/news/mother-son-meet-after-20-years-and-work-at-same-place/ | false |
A few emojis are worth a thousand words—just ask Kylie Jenner.
The 24-year-old made that much clear when she commented on a photo posted by her boyfriend Travis Scott. On July 24, the "Sicko Mode" rapper, 31, shared a pic of himself to Instagram, captioning the snap, "Got there in a New York minute." This new post prompted Kylie—who shares 4-year-old daughter Stormi and a 5-month-old baby boy with Travis—to type out the top comment on the pic, which included four pregnant woman emojis.
And just how did Travis respond to Kylie's comment? Well, the musician proved his emoji game was just as savvy, with Travis adding three running men emojis with two clouds of smoke behind them—proving that he's more than ready to run towards his girlfriend at any moment.
After the pair's flirty exchange, fans couldn't help but chime in, adding speculation to Kylie's comment. "Again?" one user wrote in reference to the pregnant woman emojis, while another added, "Oh golly gosh." A third commented, "Another already?" However, it's worth noting that Kylie's expression of emojis could be just left at that.
This also isn't the first time the couple has shown the world just how much they love each other.
After all, Kylie's comment comes just days after she shared a sweet video on TikTok of her and Travis getting cozy. In the July 21 clip, the Kardashians star was seen laying down on a lounge chair before panning the camera to Travis, who was resting his head on her stomach.
At this point, it's clear that Kylie and Travis simply give each other the butterfly effect. | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1339288/kylie-jenner-proves-she-has-pregnancy-on-the-brain-after-seeing-this-photo-of-travis-scott | 2022-07-25T16:01:08Z | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1339288/kylie-jenner-proves-she-has-pregnancy-on-the-brain-after-seeing-this-photo-of-travis-scott | true |
NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Federman Steifman LLP announced today that real estate finance lawyer Brett D. Hoffman joined the firm as Counsel resident in the firm's New York office.
Mr. Hoffman's practice focuses on representing institutional lenders in connection with the origination of mortgage loans secured by multi-family, mixed-use, retail, commercial and industrial properties primarily in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Mr. Hoffman routinely represents lenders in connection with interest rate hedging transactions, leasehold mortgages, construction and project loans, co-op and other UCC secured loans, unsecured loans and lines of credit, loan participation and intercreditor agreements and the sale of defaulted loans and loan portfolios. Mr. Hoffman also acts as local New York and New Jersey counsel to out-of-state lenders and law firms in connection with the intricacies of lending in New York and New Jersey.
Mr. Hoffman has additional experience representing clients in connection with the acquisition and disposition of commercial properties, development site assemblages and related §1031 transactions.
"Brett came to us in the most flattering way possible. He was independently recommended to us by several of our mortgage lending clients," said Lee D. Edelson a partner of the firm. "Our practices are so synchronous that at any one time we are already working on several transactions on opposite sides of one another. We are, therefore, very familiar with Brett's business sense, legal acumen and the quality of his client representation and know how closely it matches our own," he added.
"Federman Steifman LLP attracted me with their truly unique blend of practical and creative legal representation on sophisticated transactions with a very keen focus on their clients' business objectives," said Brett D. Hoffman. "It is also very rare, at least in my experience, for both borrowers and lenders on their most significant matters to be seeking the advice of the same firm," he added.
Prior to joining Federman Steifman LLP, Brett D. Hoffman was associated with a smaller boutique real estate finance law firm in New York. Mr. Hoffman's recent engagements include the $91,825,000 financing of a portfolio of 19 mortgage loans secured by multi-family assets located throughout New York City and the origination of $55,200,000 loan secured by a leasehold mortgage on a commercial building in Manhattan.
Mr. Hoffman earned a B.A. in Economics from Binghamton University and is a graduate of St. John's University School of Law where he served as a Senior Staff Member on the St. John's Law Review and Journal of Catholic Legal Studies and received both the Beatrice Levine Award and Timothy J. Meehan Memorial Award for his prowess in Property Law.
Federman Steifman LLP is a law firm founded in 2005 specializing in complex and sophisticated real estate, structured finance and corporate transactions. Federman Steifman LLP's attorneys represent major international, national, regional and local underwriters, investment banks, private equity firms, hedge funds, asset managers, governmental and quasi-governmental agencies, Fortune 500 companies, credit enhancers, pension funds, insurance companies, private, public and institutional real estate owners and developers, contractors, tax credit and other equity syndicators and investors, banks, non-bank credit companies, mortgage bankers, savings and loan associations, mezzanine lenders, preferred equity investors, utility companies, cooperative corporations, condominium associations, telecommunications companies, family limited partnerships, trusts and estates, high net worth individuals, executives and state and local governments.
Federman Steifman LLP is headquartered in New York with offices in Chicago, IL, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, AZ, Denver, CO, Short Hills, NJ and Darien, CT. In 2021, Federman Steifman LLP closed over $9,000,000,000 of real estate financings, sales and acquisitions. For more information, visit www.federmansteifman.com
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TAMPA, Fla., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen RxHealth, a healthcare technology organization revolutionizing the pharmacist-patient experience, today announced a continued partnership with The Pharmapreneur Academy, an online community aimed at advancing the profession of pharmacy.
Back due to overwhelming demand, the six-part bi-weekly series will focus on how pharmacists can successfully embark upon entrepreneurship, playing an integral part in value-based care. Each session, Aspen RxHealth will partner with Dr. Blair Thielemier, PharmD, for live discussions and Q&A. Themes vary week to week, but the overall subject will remain constant: how pharmacists can set up their own practices and succeed in areas including marketing, obtaining insurance, filing taxes, and setting attainable practice goals. Each webinar will offer new insights otherwise unavailable in traditional pharmacy settings.
"The positive feedback from our first series made continuing the partnership for a second time an easy decision," said Jennifer Cohen, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Communications for Aspen RxHealth. "As the founders of the largest community of pharmacists in the nation, we believe that continued learning opportunities such as these are vital to the professional success and personal fulfillment of our pharmacists. We strive to provide an exceptional experience to our community, ensuring they're met with the support and resources they deserve."
Six-part webinar series
The free webinar series available to members of the Aspen RxHealth Pharmacist Community and non-members, will launch at 10 AM ET, July 26. Topics will include:
- Goal setting for success
- Building the backbone of your business
- Managing your money
- Protecting yourself personally and financially
- Tackling your taxes
- Connecting to patients with care
Interested pharmacists can register for the first session of the webinar series here.
About Aspen RxHealth
Aspen RxHealth provides clinical pharmacy services to health plans, strategic partners, provider groups, and life sciences organizations via a mobile-based technology platform which intelligently matches pharmacists with patients to enrich the patient-pharmacist experience, drive medication adherence, and overall health outcomes. Aspen RxHealth's community of more than 7,000 pharmacists empowers patients with the information and action plans they need to achieve the optimal outcomes from their medications. For more information, visit www.aspenrxhealth.com
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
4-8-7, FIREBALL: 2
(four, eight, seven; FIREBALL: two)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
4-8-7, FIREBALL: 2
(four, eight, seven; FIREBALL: two) | https://www.darientimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Morning-game-17327120.php | 2022-07-25T16:05:21Z | https://www.darientimes.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Morning-game-17327120.php | false |
Firm taps industry leader to advance its investment platform and research visibility
OMAHA, Neb., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carson Group, one of the fastest-growing financial services firms in the country, announced that Ryan Detrick has joined the firm as Chief Market Strategist.
In his new role, Detrick will be responsible for advancing the company's research team, delivering market insights and expanding the Carson Group investment platform. Detrick will be working with Carson Group's experienced investments team to provide research and guidance that drives growth for the firm's more than 130+ partners who collectively manage $20 billion in assets.
"Carson's investment team is one of the best in the industry and I look forward to working with them," says Detrick. "We have an exciting opportunity to change the way the industry talks about market research and wealth management. I want to take complex market data and make it easy for the average investor to understand and share it in a way that is simple to digest."
Detrick joins Carson Group after more than 6 years at LPL Financial, most recently serving as their Chief Market Strategist and brings a deep knowledge of investments and research expertise to the new role. Early in his career, he spent more than a decade at Schaeffer's Investment Research. Detrick has a Chartered Market Technician (CMT) designation, a bachelor's in finance from Xavier University, and an MBA from Miami University.
Detrick is a well-known industry expert who regularly shares his insights on national broadcast outlets such as Yahoo! Finance, CNBC, FOX Business and Bloomberg TV and radio.
"I've known Ryan for over a decade, and I am incredibly excited about what he brings to the team. Ryan is a trusted voice in the industry, providing timely market insights, commentary and investment strategies to support advisors and their clients," says Burt White, chief strategy officer and managing partner for Carson Group. "His strong relationships and expertise will help enhance our industry-leading wealth management offering and further our mission of being the most trusted in financial advice."
For more information, visit www.carsongroup.com.
Founded in 1983 by Ron Carson and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, Carson Group serves financial advisors and investors through its three businesses – Carson Wealth, Carson Coaching, and Carson Partners. Carson Group has created an ecosystem dedicated to helping financial advisors unleash the full potential of their firms by providing marketing, compliance, technology, investment strategies, succession planning, M&A support, and coaching. The company currently manages $20 billion in assets and serves more than 43,000 families among its advisor network of 130+ partner offices, including 35 Carson Wealth locations. For more information, visit www.carsongroup.com.
Carson Partners offers investment advisory services through CWM, LLC, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. Carson Coaching and CWM, LLC are separate but affiliated companies and wholly-owned subsidiaries of Carson Group Holdings, LLC. Carson Coaching does not provide advisory services.
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Carson Group
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Prestigious Industry Organizations Recognize Windsor with Leading Rankings
ATLANTA, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Windsor Communities achieved leading national honors for customer service, ranking first in the Kingsley Excellence Award Program and among the top three multifamily managers in the nation for online reputation in the 2022 Division I ORA® Power Ranking by J. Turner Research.
Windsor Communities ranked number one in both Overall Customer Service and Maintenance in 2021 by Kingsley, a national surveying system that measures tenant, resident, employee, and client experience. The award was given by Grace Hill – the industry's top online talent training platform provider – to Windsor for exceeding the Kingsley Index in resident Overall Satisfaction. Windsor was named a top performer in five Kingsley categories for 2021, with an Overall Satisfaction Score that outperformed the multifamily industry by 8.4 percent. Additionally, 102 communities earned the Kingsley Excellence Award for exceeding standards for overall satisfaction.
Windsor also debuted at the #3 spot on J. Turner Research's annual Division I Ranking of the top managers in the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) Top 50 list based on their Online Reputation Assessment (ORA®) Score. ORA's ranking is the multifamily industry standard of measuring a property/company's online reputation. In the last year, Windsor has increased each property score by an average of 0.89 points, four times the national average, while also increasing its overall portfolio size by more than 4,000 units. Additionally, 31 Windsor communities ranked among the Elite 1% ORA Power Ranking – an annual ranking of the top properties based on their online reputation – as compared to only having 9 properties in the 2020 Elite 1% ranking, marking a 244% increase.
"At Windsor Communities, we believe that home is more than where you live," said Tom Sloan, President, Windsor Property Management. "We take the feedback that we get from residents very seriously and work tirelessly to provide them with experiences that go above and beyond. To be among the top of this prestigious list because of their feedback illustrates that we are fulfilling our mission of creating communities where people feel truly cared for."
"Windsor's ranking among the top three multifamily companies with the most stellar reputation reflects the company's unwavering focus on satisfying the needs of their residents. Windsor associates regularly go above and beyond to address customer feedback, and the results speak for themselves. Considering that the company has significantly improved its ORA scores while also expanding its portfolio, makes the achievement even more impressive." commented Joseph Batdorf, president of J Turner Research.
GID, a vertically integrated real estate company, owns and operates over 46,000 multifamily units across the United States. The company's operating platform provides a broad scope of knowledge and experience in managing, operating and investing in multifamily properties. Windsor Communities, the firm's in-house property management arm, manages all of GID's multifamily properties across the United States. Windsor Communities has achieved a long-standing reputation in the property management industry and is continuously recognized for its top-rated customer service, established and successful ESG standards, cutting-edge technology, notable marketing, and outstanding maintenance services.
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Cannot direct govts. to frame law on forced religious conversion: HC
Court asks petitioner to substantiate claims of conversions by giving statistics
The Delhi High Court on Monday declined to direct the Centre and Delhi government to frame a law to stop forced religious conversions, saying the government was free to make such enactment even without a judicial recommendation.
A Bench of Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela said, “If the government is conscious about the issue, it can frame a law. It is in the domain of the legislature. Who is stopping the government from making a law?”.
‘Nobody is stopping them’
“If they [the government] share the same view as you [petitioner] have, nobody is stopping them from making a law. They don’t need court’s liberty or recommendation for it,” the Bench said.
The High Court’s remarks came while hearing a petition by advocate Ashwini Kumar Upadhyay seeking directions to frame laws to prohibit religious conversions by intimidating, threatening, or deceivingly luring through gifts and monetary benefits, or by using black magic and superstition.
The Bench asked the petitioner, Mr. Upadhyay, to bring evidence and statistics to buttress his contention about forced religious conversions. “Not a single instance [of forced conversion] is given in your petition,” the Bench remarked.
It asked Mr. Upadhyay to submit an additional affidavit giving instances of forced conversion while posting the case for further hearing on August 31.
Serious allegations
“You bring some material before us, and if the court feels it has substance, we will certainly pursue it. Because the allegations you are making are very serious but there has to be some material,” the High Court said.
The High Court said that Mr. Upadhyay need to substantiate his claims by giving some statistics as the court cannot take cognisance merely of the news reports placed by him on record.
Mr. Upadhyay, in his plea, has stated that religious conversion by “the carrot and the stick” and “by hook or crook” not only offends Articles 14, 15, 21, and 25 of the Constitution but was also against the principles of secularism.
In his plea, Mr. Upadhyay said, “Incidents of massive religious conversion are being reported every day as religious conversion continues by intimidating, threatening, deceivingly luring through gifts and monetary benefits and by using black magic, superstition, miracles”.
Mr. Upadhyay further stated that “mass conversion” of socially economically, underprivileged people, particularly belonging to SC-ST is on steep rise.
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Tims China and Sinopec's Easy Joy, which operates a network of over 27,800 convenience stores in China, are partnering to sell ready-to-drink Tims coffee products and explore opening Tims coffee shops at select Easy Joy stores across China
SHANGHAI, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TH International Limited, the exclusive operator of Tim Hortons coffee shops in China ("Tims China"), today announced a collaboration with Easy Joy, China's largest convenience store chain with 190 million loyalty club members. The partners agreed to develop co-branded ready-to-drink ("RTD") coffee products to sell in Easy Joy's network of more than 27,800 stores. In addition, the partners will consider potentially locating Tims coffee shops in selected Easy Joy locations.
Tims China and Easy Joy plan to launch RTD beverages during the third quarter of this year, starting with Tims's ever-popular latte and mocha drinks.
The partners are also mapping initial site selections for Tims coffee shops in select Easy Joy locations.
Yongchen Lu, CEO of Tims China, said, "We are extremely excited to become partners with Easy Joy, the undisputed leader in convenience stores in China. We look forward to co-developing ready-to-drink products, a rapidly growing category, starting with our iconic latte and mocha drinks. Easy Joy's expansive store network will broaden our reach to meet new customers and enter new regions in China."
Yan Liu, President of Easy Joy, said "We are thrilled to work with Tims China to develop our first ready-to-drink coffee line. Our customers will love the refreshment and convenience that these drinks offer. For some time, we have been looking for the right partner to help open coffee shops at our convenience stores, and we are excited that we have found the right partners in Tims China."
About TH International Limited
TH International Limited is the parent company of the exclusive master franchise of Tim Hortons coffee shops for Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSX: QSR) (NYSE: QSR) in China, including Hong Kong and Macau. TH International Limited was founded by Cartesian Capital Group and Tim Hortons Restaurants International, a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International.
Tims China offers freshly brewed coffee, tea and other beverages, bakery & sides, and sandwiches and is an emerging coffee champion in China. The brand's philosophy is rooted in world-class execution and data-driven decision making and centered on true local relevance, continuous innovation, genuine community, and absolute convenience. For more information, please visit www.timhortons.com.cn.
About Easy Joy
Easy Joy is a leading convenience store chain in China, with over 27,800 stores and 190 million loyalty members. Easy Joy is a subsidiary of Sinopec, the largest gas station network in China. Sinopec is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (SNP), the Shanghai Stock Exchange (600028), and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (0386).
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(NewsNation) — The sky-high inflation rates are impacting almost every purchase Americans make, with cheaper beer and cigarette companies gaining favor with penny-pinching shoppers.
Consumer prices in the U.S. rose at a 9.1% annual rate in June, the fastest pace in nearly 41 years. However, consumers aren’t giving up their vices, just switching to a cheaper alternative. Nearly half of all consumers surveyed said they were switching to cheaper alternatives to deal with inflation, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation. One example: Marlboro, the best-selling cigarette brand, has seen sales shrink as discount cigarette sales rise.
“They’re willing to switch brands, they’re looking for cheaper cigarettes,” said Milosh Grcic, a Chicagoland area tobacco store owner. “A lot of people are gravitating towards the roll-your-own market, where they buy tobacco and they make their own cigarettes.”
Grcic said that overall he has seen an uptick in smoking and drinking amid the coronavirus pandemic and economic woes.
“Given some of the pressures that we’re all facing the past couple of years, I’m seeing a little bit of an uptick actually in general smoking,” Grcic said. “I think folks are leaning on their vices a little bit more.”
When it comes to beer, nonpremium brands have seen a big boost in sales. From June 4 through July 2, sales of economy beer increased 5.4% from the same period last year with Busch Light, Icehouse and Milwaukee’s Best experiencing the biggest gains, according to Bump Williams Consulting. Last year, retail stores’ sales of economy beer fell nearly 11%.
“Brand loyalty is a little hard to shake for folks, but they’re always asking for cheaper alternatives,” Grcic said.
This comes as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Sunday that growing consumer spending, industrial output, credit quality and other economic indicators don’t suggest the economy is in a recession, although she acknowledged that “way too high” inflation is straining the system.
“You don’t see any of the signs. Now, a recession is a broad-based contraction that affects many sectors of the economy. We just don’t have that,” Yellen said, but she acknowledged the impacts of uncommonly high inflation numbers. | https://www.wdtn.com/nexstar-media-wire/cheap-beer-cigarettes-see-sales-bump-amid-sky-high-inflation/ | 2022-07-25T16:10:18Z | https://www.wdtn.com/nexstar-media-wire/cheap-beer-cigarettes-see-sales-bump-amid-sky-high-inflation/ | true |
If you’re a homeowner and haven’t faced a big repair bill yet, just wait. Even in the best-maintained homes, stuff will wear out or break.
Budgeting for these inevitable bills isn’t always easy. One commonly cited rule of thumb — to save 1% to 4% of your home’s value each year for maintenance and repairs — can give homeowners sticker shock as real estate prices soar.
Accredited financial counselor Kate Mielitz recently purchased a home in Olympia, Washington, where the median listing price is $540,000, according to Realtor.com. Saving even 1% of that, or $5,400, would be a stretch for many owners, says Mielitz, who advises low- to middle-income clients. Saving 4% would mean putting aside $21,600 a year.
“I want to cry just looking at that number,” Mielitz says.
HOME COSTS DEPEND ON AGE, CONDITION, CLIMATE
Rules of thumb have limited value, though, because how much you spend often depends on the age of your home, materials used and local climate patterns, among other factors, says John Wessling, president of the American Society of Home Inspectors.
For example, a laminated-shingle roof may last 35 to 40 years in St. Louis, where Wessling lives. But it could survive less than 15 years under Florida’s harsh sun, he says. Extreme weather events can wreak havoc on homes as well.
How well you maintain your house also can have a big impact, Wessling says. Many homeowners don’t notice window caulking that dries out and splits, for instance, but the water that seeps in can cause enormous damage.
“What might be a $12 or $15 repair could turn into spending $15,000 or $20,000 to rebuild that wall below the window,” Wessling says.
Homeowners spent an average of $950 on home maintenance — or 0.6% of the home’s value — in 2019, according to the latest American Housing Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. But the amounts varied considerably based on home sizes and age, among other factors. For instance, the percentage of a home’s value spent on maintenance rose from 0.2% for homes built in the 2010s to 0.8% for homes built before 1960.
DECIDING HOW MUCH TO SET ASIDE
People who prefer to hire others should expect to spend more than do-it-yourselfers, says Mischa Fisher, chief economist for home services referral website, Angi. Angi’s survey of 2,934 homeowners who paid for home improvements last year found that they spent an average $3,018 on home maintenance, Fisher says. Those amounts typically ranged between 0.5% and 1% of their home’s value. In addition, homeowners spent an average of $2,321 on emergency repairs.
Fisher recommends homeowners set aside up to 5% of their incomes for home maintenance as well as $10,000 to cover emergency repairs and system replacements.
Another approach is to save based on the remaining lifespan of your home’s various components, including the roof, the heating and cooling systems, the hot water heater and appliances.
You can search online for charts and articles that estimate how long components typically last, Wessling says. Similar searches can give you an idea of replacement costs.
Alternatively, hire a home inspector to conduct a home maintenance inspection, Wessling says. Like the inspections that precede a home purchase, a maintenance inspection can estimate when various home systems likely will need to be replaced. Wessling says he typically charges $400 to $500 for inspections.
Let’s say you have a 5-year-old air conditioning system, which typically have life spans of 15 to 20 years, Wessling says. If a new system would cost $4,000, you might save $400 a year to cover it. You could add a fudge factor to account for future inflation, which is, unfortunately, unpredictable. Wessling suggests adding 20% to the expected cost and an additional $100 a year to your savings.
OTHER WAYS TO PREPARE FOR HOME COSTS
Consider setting up a home equity line of credit that you can tap if repair bills exceed what you’ve saved. These lines of credit tend to be less expensive than many alternatives, such as credit cards. Just be sure you can make the payments: If you don’t, the lender can foreclose on your home.
People who struggle to save also might consider buying a home warranty, which can cover repairs and replacements for a home’s systems and appliances, Mielitz says. Her current warranty costs about $800 a year, while service visits to fix any problem cost $75 each.
Such contracts have their downsides: The customer doesn’t control who does the repair, for example, and what’s covered depends on the policy’s terms. Consumer Reports recommends that people “self-insure” instead by putting the money they’d spend on a home warranty into a savings account earmarked for home repairs and replacements.
But Mielitz, who has purchased home warranties since 2008, says the contracts give her peace of mind at a reasonable cost.
“It’s kind of like car insurance. Hopefully you don’t need it, but you’ve got it if you do,” Mielitz says.
The State of Home Spending is based on Angi analysis of surveys fielded to 6,400 consumers between October 4 and October 7, 2021. Statistics on home maintenance and repair spending were based on responses of 2,934 homeowners and are a nationally representative sample of the home spending population.
This column was provided to The Associated Press by the personal finance website NerdWallet.
Liz Weston is a columnist at NerdWallet, a certified financial planner and author of “Your Credit Score.” Email: lweston@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @lizweston.
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One of Belfast’s oldest former churches has been transformed into a powerful new immersive art experience for the next six weeks.
Carlisle Memorial Church has become the latest venue in the UK to host Dreamachine, where audiences lie back and close their eyes for a performance of sound and white light.
The experience has been described as both highly personal and collective, with every participant seeing something different, before getting an opportunity as a group to share what they saw through words and drawings.
Some report witnessing a kaleidoscope behind their closed eyes, with others describing a rainbow of different colours, shapes, scenes reminiscent of a sepia film and the dappled effect of sunlight on water.
The free experience follows sold-out shows in Cardiff and London, and runs in Belfast from July 25 to September 4.
It was created by Collective Act, bringing together Turner Prize-winning artists Assemble, Grammy and Mercury-nominated composer Jon Hopkins and a team of technologists, scientists and philosophers.
Dreamachine is commissioned and presented as part of UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK.
Jennifer Crook, director of Collective Act, said the best description of the experience is that it cannot be described.
“The Dreamachine is an artwork you experience with your eyes closed but it’s completely different for everyone that comes through because the experience is generated by your brain, it’s different even each time you come,” she said.
“It’s like a light show, but inside your mind. You might see colours, patterns and shapes. Some people see lots of kaleidoscopes, other people see real-world scenes, almost dream-like scenes but you won’t know until you see for yourself.”
It is inspired by a 1959 invention by artist-inventor Brion Gysin.
“The original dreamachine was a very rudimentary device, a patterned cylinder that you’d put on a record player, hang a lightbulb inside and it would spin around and flicker. This is realising it on a much bigger scale but also as a collective experience,” Ms Crook said.
“What we have seen from touring over the UK this summer is some really incredibly rich profound experiences that range from joy, sometimes sadness. It depends what the person brings in with them.
“One of the most beautiful parts of the project is the drawing table, this is the space where you’re invited to reflect on your experience, and draw it or write about it or even just discuss it with others around the table.
“You never know what people are going to say, you never know what they saw and it’s an endlessly fascinating conversation to listen and learn how individual people’s experiences are.”
Ms Crook said ultimately they would like to tour the experience around the world and see how it is received in different cultures.
Sam Hunt, programme director for UNBOXED: Creativity in the UK, described a “collective experience that you have on your own”.
“It’s something you are sharing with people in the space but it’s absolutely completely unique to you,” he said.
“UNBOXED is 10 very large-scale commissions happening across the UK this year, but a lot of them are predicated on the idea of a collective experience of thousands of people gathered together or witnessing something.
“But this is totally unique, and what is very special about it is the opportunity to experience something genuinely new, and I think that’s been achieved.” | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/uk-world/3528457/former-belfast-church-hosts-immersive-art-experience-dreamachine/ | 2022-07-25T16:11:45Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/uk-world/3528457/former-belfast-church-hosts-immersive-art-experience-dreamachine/ | true |
WALKERTOWN, N.C. (WGHP) — A North Carolina couple spent their first day at home with their newborn after weeks in the hospital on Saturday
In that time, Brittany Butner had a premature baby, underwent multiple surgeries, and got married. The delivery, health scare and ceremony all happened within six days.
Brittany gave birth to a baby girl named Faylynn seven weeks early. Now she, her newborn and her new husband are at home healthy and recovering. They weren’t always sure she’d make it to this point.
“It’s a wild journey actually,” said Clint Butner, Brittany’s husband. “It was unexpected.”
It wasn’t what Clint and Brittany Butner planned. What started as a celebration of new life, quickly turned into fear that Brittany’s life was at risk.
“They told me when they were rolling me down there to the cath lab that I was in critical condition and there was a possibility I might not make it through,” Brittany Butner said.
On July 11, three days after giving birth, Brittany Butner was visiting her infant in the NICU when she started having chest pains and shortness of breath.
“I think we started to comprehend what was going on when they brought the defibrillator out and hooked the chest pads to me,” she said.
Doctors rushed her into emergency surgery. Brittany Butner had had a heart attack at only 28 years old.
“That’s what everybody else said, the doctors too,” said Brittany Butner. “They were like, ‘You’re really young. This is very rare.'”
She made it through surgery number one, but number two was scheduled for a few days later. Unsure of how that procedure would go, the couple had an idea. They were supposed to get married in September. Why not move it up?
Novant Health team members quickly put together a cake, decorations and a bouquet. They even decorated Faylynn’s bed and brought her up from the NICU to be a flower girl. Brittany and Clint said “I do” in the hospital room on July 13, two days after her first surgery.
“It was special to me,” said Clint Butner. “I cherish every moment. I was excited and happy.”
Brittany got a new last name and a new baby all in the span of a week.
Friday night, doctors released Faylynn from the NICU. A pink ribbon on the Butners’ front door welcomed her home.
Brittany and Clint Butner weren’t sure the day would come when mom and baby both made it out of the hospital, but they feel lucky it did.
Brittany Butner is still going for cardiology checkups and might have to go to heart rehab, but she’s got something to look forward to. The couple is planning to have a wedding ceremony on Sept. 17 at Dewberry Farm in Kernersville, North Carolina. | https://www.wane.com/news/couple-brings-new-baby-home-after-mom-has-heart-attack-gets-married-in-hospital/ | 2022-07-25T16:12:49Z | https://www.wane.com/news/couple-brings-new-baby-home-after-mom-has-heart-attack-gets-married-in-hospital/ | true |
Monday July 25, 2022
Job Title: Assembler City: Cazenovia, NY
This position is responsible for performing all duties associated with the assembly of small metal and plastic components into finished electro-mechanical switches for the automotive, power tool and appliance industries using manual or automated assembly equipment.
Pay: $18.00 - $19.50. Job Order # DF3812781
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Monday July 25, 2022
Job Title: Mechanical Equipment Operator City: Newport, NY
We are looking for a reliable equipment operator to join our excellent team. We currently have a need for (1) Full-time and (1) Part-time person. Responsibilities include performing routine equipment checks and maintenance, loading and unloading equipment, and ensuring sites are kept clean and equipment is safely turned off and stored. You will also complete relevant paperwork and reports. During peak weather conditions, you will drive a plow truck.
Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits. Job Order # NY1426263
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Tuesday July 26, 2022
Job Title: Delivery Station Warehouse Associate City: Frankfort, NY
Our fast-paced, physical roles receive trucks full of orders, then prepare them for delivery. You'll load conveyor belts, and transport and stage deliveries to be picked up by drivers. Receive and prepare inventory for delivery Use technology like smartphones and handheld devices to sort, scan, and prepare orders View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages Receive truck deliveries.
Pay: Based on experience. Benefits. Job Order # DF3810213
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Tuesday July 26, 2022
Job Title: Security Guard Financial City: Utica, NY
Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities+ Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner+ Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter.
Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits. Job Order # DF3763647
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Wednesday July 27, 2022
Job Title: Legal Secretary City: Rome, NY
Will ensure that the legal office runs efficiently and smoothly to enable Lawyers to focus on the clients' needs. Ease the workload of Lawyers by providing general administrative support, such as answering telephone calls, taking messages and photocopying documents. In addition to general administrative duties, they also have responsibilities with a specific legal focus, producing legal documents, contracts and wills for Lawyers.
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Wednesday July 27, 2022
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Looking for Sales Associate at appliance and furniture store in Oneida. The selected candidate will assist customers on the sales floor and complete any necessary paperwork as required. Prior sales experience is preferred.
Pay: Competitive pay. Benefits. Job Order # NY1426272
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Thursday July 28, 2022
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Seeking a reliable Cashier for a full-time position. Operate cash register and perform other duties as assigned. Minimum High School diploma/equivalent and one year of cashier or retail experience required. 35 hours per week, 9am to 5pm, some Saturday shifts as needed.
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Thursday July 28, 2022
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Responsible for establishing daily production goals within the Distribution Center and monitors standards to improve performance. The Supervisor will lead and manage, through and with a staff of hourly team members. Minimum of three (3) years multi-shift distribution center experience; Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent work experience. May be required to lift up to 75 pounds.
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Friday July 29, 2022
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Responsible for applying advanced skills to provide full range of operations for repairing medium to heavy duty trucks and all models of trailers. This position diagnoses electrical and mechanical problems using charts, technical manuals, and previous experience. Will mentor junior level mechanics.
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Friday July 29, 2022
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Seeking a General Office Worker in Utica. Duties include basic office responsibilities including filing, typing and proofreading. Full-time position. Pay will be based on experience. High Diploma or equivalent and one year of office experience required.
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DEANSBORO, N.Y. - Irish eyes were smiling in Central New York this weekend.
It took a few years, but the first ever CNY Irish festival finally took place at MKJ farms in Deansboro. There was plenty of Irish music, food, and games for all to enjoy.
Following the completion of the Erie Canal, many of the Irishmen who worked on the canal, settled in the area with their families because it reminded them of home.
"Actually this looks like Ireland,” says Kathy Stockbridge, one of the board members for the festival. “We've been over that way and the Mohawk Valley region and the Adirondacks are very similar to the Wicklow County."
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Fireball seen over Texas on Sunday Night
Rare astronomical event lit up the night sky for a few seconds
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) -
Shortly before 10:30 PM last night, a meteor entered Earth’s atmosphere over the Texas night sky. Displaying a prominent green hue, it briefly became the brightest object in the night sky before disappearing just as quickly. This all happened over the span of about 4-5 seconds. Over 200 reports were received across Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma, with the majority coming from the Lone Star state. The estimated trajectory of the meteor from witness reports projects the meteor entering the Earth’s atmosphere just east of Cistern, TX along state highway 95, about 9 miles north of Interstate 10. The fireball then shines brightly as it rockets lower into the atmosphere, before fading away just a couple miles southwest of the city of Austin. A few reports also mentioned hearing a delayed sound from the meteor flying past, then a definite echo-y boom. This was likely caused from the meteor breaking the sound barrier, but could also be attributed to it exploding in the atmosphere, many miles above the surface. There is the possibility that some fragments made their way to the ground, with the likely impact point to the west of Austin, though any surviving material would be small.
Here is a link to the official documentation on the American Meteor Society website, along a with a few videos that people managed to capture of the event!
Most meteors range from the size of small rocks and pebbles to up to the size of a small car. Most meteors occur high up in the atmosphere in the Earth’s thermosphere, 50-75 miles above the surface, but can sometimes permeate lower into the mesosphere. The speeds at which meteors travel once they hit the atmosphere vary, but they can be anywhere between 7 miles/second to 44 miles/second! The green-ish color caused by the meteor can usually be an indicator of the material make-up of the object, with green being associated with copper, nickel, or magnesium, although it can also be due to oxidation of the atmosphere from the heat produced by the meteor as it collides with atoms in the Earth’s upper layers. The type of meteor that flew by last night is referred to as a fireball due it’s bright magnitude compared to other meteors.
There are a couple ongoing meteor showers right now. The Delta Aquariids are expected to peak this weekend, and usually produce about 20 meteors per hour. The Perseids are also occurring and is one of the more popular meteor showers of the year, producing up to 100 meteors per hour, though it isn’t expected to peak until August 11th-12th. Meteors are very fast and occur in the blink of an eye, so they might be difficult to view on even the clearest of nights during peak meteor shower times. That being said, very prominent fireballs like the one that occurred last night over Texas are really rare and are usually seen by people only a couple times during their lifetime.
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As thousands of residents were forced to flee a booming wildfire outside California's Yosemite National Park over the weekend, some learned their homes had completely collapsed into ash and debris.
The Oak Fire has exploded in size to more than 16,700 acres since it began Friday in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, destroying at least 10 structures and damaging five others, state fire officials said. More than 3,200 structures are threatened by the blaze, which was 10 percent contained Monday morning, though authorities said they are making headway. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Jane and Wes Smith lost their home of 37 years as the fire ripped through Mariposa County this weekend, their son Nick Smith said, telling CNN his parents were left with "just the clothes on their back and the shoes on their feet."
"It's pretty sad to see the house that I grew up in and was raised in gone," he said. "It hits hard."
His mother only had enough time to load up their horses before escaping the area, Smith said, while his father was busy working on the fire as a Mariposa County sheriff's deputy. Now, the couple is staying with friends and family as they recover from the loss.
Smith started a GoFundMe to support his parents' recovery, writing on the page, "37 years of memories, generations of family treasures, and countless more sentimental things. Although these are materials, it is devastating to lose everything literally in the blink of an eye without notice."
Smith's family is among the more than 3,000 people forced to evacuate their homes due to the Oak Fire, according to a release from Gov. Gavin Newsom's office Saturday. An evacuation center has been established at Mariposa Elementary School, as well as a small animal shelter. The county fairgrounds and Coursegold Rodeo Grounds are serving as a shelter for large animals, according to the sheriff's office.
The fire has also forced the closure of portions of Highway 140 and several adjacent roads, according to Cal Fire.
Newsom declared a state of emergency for Mariposa County Saturday, citing the thousands of displaced residents, destroyed homes and threatened critical infrastructure.
"Fire activity was not as extreme as it has been in previous days. Firefighters made good headway today," Cal Fire wrote in a Sunday night update, noting fire personnel were able to hold the fire off and protect the community of Mariposa Pines.
In all, more than 2,500 personnel are battling the flames. The teams are utilizing more than a dozen helicopters, 281 fire engines and 46 water tenders, which are used to transport large amounts of water, according to Cal Fire.
Parts of the Sierra National Forest, which flanks and partially overlaps with Mariposa County, are closed to the public due to the fire, the Forest Service announced Sunday.
"The Fire's behavior consists of flanking, backing, and creeping through National Forest Systems lands, roads, and recreational areas," the agency posted on its website. "This closure will support public safety by keeping public members out of hazardous burn areas and will allow firefighting resources to combat the Fire without public interference."
The Oak Fire is the largest of California's actively burning fires, which have been fueled by extended drought conditions in much of the state, leaving behind brittle vegetation and underbrush which is quick to burn.
Conditions are further exacerbated by human-caused climate change: As a result, wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe. Blazes are burning longer and hotter in places they've always occurred, according to a report released earlier this year from the UN Environment Programme, and also igniting in unexpected places.
Cal Fire acknowledges the state's longer wildfire seasons, which experts say are beginning to stretch throughout the year, are the direct result of climate change.
Fire officials in Southern California braced for a difficult summer this year, anticipating the hotter, drier summer and the increased frequency of wildfires, even as firefighting crews experience worker shortages.
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CHICAGO, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the leading not-for-profit organization overseeing specialty board certification in the United States, is pleased to announce the election of new members to the Board of Directors, as well as to the Executive Committee, at the ABMS Board of Directors meeting held in late June.
"To ensure ABMS Member Board certification continues to be a trusted indicator of professionalism and proficiency in specialty knowledge and skills, ABMS relies on the expertise and dedication of our exceptional volunteer leaders," stated Richard E. Hawkins, MD, ABMS President and Chief Executive Officer. "These individuals, representing the spectrum of specialty medicine, contribute countless hours to ensure that ABMS board certification delivers real value to the public and the profession."
Elected to serve on the ABMS Board of Directors:
- Michael L. Carius, MD (Chair) – American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM)
- Rebecca L. Johnson, MD (Chair-Elect) – American Board of Pathology (ABPath)
- Susan M. Ramin, MD (Secretary-Treasurer) – American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
- Larry A. Green, MD (Immediate Past Chair) – America Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)
- Donald J. Palmisano Jr., JD, CAE – Public Member (Chief Executive Officer, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
- Thomas E. Read, MD – American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery (ABCRS)
Elected to serve on the ABMS Board of Directors Executive Committee:
- Michael L. Carius, MD (Chair) – ABEM
- Rebecca L. Johnson, MD (Chair-Elect) – ABPath
- Susan M. Ramin, MD (Secretary-Treasurer) – ABOG
- Larry A. Green, MD (Immediate Past Chair) – ABFM
- Keith E. Brandt, MD – American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS)
- Tara Montgomery, MS – Public Member (Founder and Principal, Civic Health Partners)
- Michael R. Nelson, MD, PhD – American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI)
Established in 1933, the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) is responsible for the creation of standards overseeing physician certification in the United States. Dedicated to improving the quality of care to the patients, families and communities they serve, the 24 ABMS Member Boards develop educational and professional standards and programs of assessment to certify physicians and medical specialists. More than 940,000 physicians and medical specialists are certified by one or more of the ABMS Member Boards in one or more of 40 specialties and 88 subspecialties. For more information about ABMS, visit abms.org or call (312) 436-2600. Top of Form
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YICHANG, China, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Angel Yeast (SH600298), a globally listed yeast and yeast extract manufacturer, has inked an agreement with Bejing PhaBuilder Biotechnology Co., Ltd (PhaBuilder) in Yichang, Hubei province to build a large manufacturing base for polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) in the city. The pair will set up a joint venture company to drive the application of synthetic biology in the biotechnology industry.
PHA is a polyester produced naturally by microorganisms. The biodegradable and biocompatible properties of PHA make it highly sought-after in fields such as biomedical material and biodegradable packaging material.
"This collaboration with PhaBuilder marks a milestone and a significant step forward for Angel Yeast in synthetic biology. At Angel Yeast, we are very keen on innovation and exploration of new landscapes in the industry. This project is also part of our efforts to be an international and professional biotechnology company," said Tao Xiong, chairman of Angel Yeast.
He added that the partnership is expected to forge a new venture in bioeconomy, fuel innovation in synthetic biology, and drive the expansion of the global market.
Guoqiang Chen, the founder of PhaBuilder, added that by working with Angel Yeast on the initiative, major inroads have been made in converting technology breakthroughs into industrial programs for synthetic biology.
"The new production line of PHA with the capacity of 30,000 tons will certainly bring more advanced technologies, new services and products for the industry and consumers. It will also create a 'greener' lifestyle. We are thrilled to see it happen," said Chen.
In addition to synthetic biology, Angel Yeast has also been exploring cutting-edge development in biological agriculture. According to the company, it will be engaged in a project to produce animal feed through biological fermentation. Angel Yeast will invest some 120 million yuan to build the manufacturing center with an annual capacity of 50,000 tons.
The project is estimated to start in August 2022 and to be completed in September the next year. One highlight of the project is that it uses Distillers' Dried Grains with Solubles (DDGS) as one raw material to produce yeast culture products. As a new category, yeast culture products will diversify the company's animal nutrition products lineup.
About Angel Yeast
Founded in 1986, Angel Yeast Co., Ltd specializes in the production of yeast and yeast derivatives. Its product range includes baker's yeast and ingredients, Chinese dim sum and seasoning, savory yeast extract, human health, animal nutrition, plant nutrition, distilled spirits and biofuels, microbial nutrition, and enzymes.
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Former U.S. congressman Buyer charged with insider trading ahead of telecoms merger
Buyer, who served in Congress between 1993 and 2011, was working as a consultant to T-Mobile ahead of the 2018 merger, according to an indictment filed by federal prosecutors in Manhattan.
NEW YORK: Stephen Buyer, a former U.S. congressman representing Indiana, has been charged with insider trading over purchases of shares in telecommunications company Sprint ahead of its merger with T-Mobile, prosecutors said on Monday.
Buyer, who served in Congress between 1993 and 2011, was working as a consultant to T-Mobile ahead of the 2018 merger, according to an indictment filed by federal prosecutors in Manhattan.
Prosecutors said he used non-public information he learned through his consulting work to buy 112,675 shares in Sprint across four different brokerage accounts ahead of the April 29 announcement of the tie-up, earning a profit of around $126,404.
'Telecom Infrastructure is becoming the backbone on which major economic activities will happen in the coming decades with the next generation of businesses across financial services, agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, and more. '
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BOSTON, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Casner & Edwards, LLP, Goulston & Storrs PC, and Jeffrey D. Sternklar LLC are pleased to announce that they have won The Global M&A Network's 2022 Turnaround Atlas Award for Special Situation M&A Deal of the Year for their work on the Tri-Wire Engineering Solutions, Inc. sale of substantially all assets to ITG Communications, LLC. The awards honor the best value-creating transactions, outstanding firms, professionals, and leaders from the global restructuring, insolvency, and distressed investing communities.
The Tri-Wire transaction was completed through a Chapter 11 Section 363 sale process in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts (Eastern Division). Casner & Edwards served as counsel to Tri-Wire, led by partners Michael Goldberg, Davis Whitesell, and Michael Zullas. Goulston & Storrs served as co-counsel to ITG, led by directors James Wallack and Timothy Carter, along with Jonathan Motley of Safford Motley PLC. Jeffrey Sternklar served as counsel to the Unsecured Creditors Committee.
Tri-Wire is one of the largest independent providers of consumer broadband installation and maintenance for large cable operators. After experiencing operational challenges and working capital issues beyond repair, SGS Capital Advisors was retained in July 2021 to conduct an expedited marketing process to solicit interest from strategic and financial buyers. ITG, a national provider of fulfillment, construction, and project management services to the cable and telecommunications industries, submitted the highest and best bid of several offers, and Tri-Wire filed for Chapter 11 protection in September 2021 with ITG as the proposed stalking horse purchaser. The sale to ITG was approved by the bankruptcy court and closed in October 2021. "It is an honor to have our efforts on this complicated bankruptcy sale recognized by the Turnaround Atlas Awards. We worked collaboratively with Goulston & Storrs and others to manage many competing priorities among multiple stakeholders to create the best possible outcome for all parties. In the end, we were able to deliver maximum value, preserve hundreds of jobs, and ensure thousands of cable customers continued their service without interruption," said Michael Goldberg from Casner & Edwards.
"We all worked diligently and collaboratively on an accelerated timeline to bring this deal to fruition. We are thankful to have had talented partners from Casner & Edwards, Jeffrey D. Sternklar, and Safford Motley in the trenches with us as we navigated many difficult issues. The sale was a win-win for both Tri-Wire and ITG, and receiving this award is a testament to the perseverance and dedication of everyone on the team who made this transaction a success," said James Wallack from Goulston & Storrs.
About Casner & Edwards, LLP
Casner & Edwards, LLP represents businesses, individuals and institutions across New England and around the world, providing the core legal services they need to succeed. Clients work directly with a team of expert attorneys, and can expect full attention, seasoned advice, top quality work, and good value.
About Goulston & Storrs PC
Collaboration is not just a pillar of our strategy; it is the key to our competitive advantage and approach to clients, community, and each other. At Goulston & Storrs, we practice law with excellence and integrity. We are a place where mutual respect and collaboration drive open discussion, transparency, creativity and optimal results for our clients. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where sophisticated business is conducted with genuine camaraderie. To learn more about us, visit www.goulstonstorrs.com.
About Jeffrey D. Sternklar LLC
Jeffrey D. Sternklar LLC is a leading law firm offering commercial bankruptcy law services nationwide. With more than 30 years of experience, we are a trusted name among businesses nationwide. We concentrate in all aspects of insolvency matters and bankruptcy cases.
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IPS Ecosystem unifies parking resource planning, management, and data-driven decision-making for any size operation.
SAN DIEGO, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IPS Group ("IPS"), the leader in innovative Smart Parking solutions, will showcase its Fully Integrated Smart Parking Ecosystem at the IPMI Parking & Mobility Conference & Expo in New Orleans, LA July 24 – 27, 2022.
IPS provides Smart Cities and Higher Education Institutions a powerful, robust, and scalable Smart Parking technical ecosystem that can be deployed with IPS as the sole provider, as well as a system aggregator and integrator of multiple third-party solutions. Many IPS customers already subscribe to the complete, fully integrated IPS Ecosystem for their core operations for ease of agency-wide parking data integration and access to all parking applications in one secure platform.
"As innovation and sources of data continue to explode across the parking industry, seamless system integration has become the number one requirement of our customers today," says Chad Randall, IPS Group Chief Operating Officer. "Understanding that every City and University has a diverse set of needs, we provide a truly unified and flexible solution that can eliminate data and operational silos. This allows our customers to extract greater value and prioritize their time on data-supported policy decisions such as streamlining maintenance and enforcement, managing parking demand and the customer journey, and seizing more opportunities to increase revenue and improve the customer experience."
Live demonstrations of all IPS Smart Parking solutions will take place at booth 237. All IPS applications are seamlessly connected to the secure, cloud-based Data Management System that integrates all application data into custom dashboards, meaningful analytics and insights, and business intelligence reports.
The IPS Fully Integrated Smart Parking Ecosystem includes:
- Data Management System with Advanced Analytics
- M5™ Single-Space Parking Meters
- MS1™ and MS3™ Multi-Space Pay Stations
- Pay Station Upgrade Kits
- Enforcement Management Solution
- Permit Management Solution
- PARK SMARTER™ Mobile Payment Application
- Vehicle Detection Smart Sensors
About IPS Group
IPS Group, headquartered in San Diego, Calif., with offices across North America and Europe, is a designer, engineer and manufacturer of low-power wireless telecommunications, payment processing systems, intelligent data management and cloud-based technologies. IPS provides Smarter Parking for Smart Communities™ of any size through its Fully Integrated Smart Parking Ecosystem of connected applications.
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The Board's counsel will ensure second home co-ownership benefits both owners and communities
SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacaso, the leading technology-enabled real estate marketplace that helps people buy and co-own a luxury second home, today announced the formation of a Government Advisory Board to shape the company's actions on housing policy, community engagement and growth.
The news was first reported by Protocol and announced in a blog post from Pacaso.
Pacaso was founded to address problems created by the traditional second home, which is often a median priced single family home that sits empty about 90% of the time. High demand for second homes caused by the pandemic and remote work have resulted in low inventory and high prices for single family homes in many destination communities.
"One significant, but less-discussed, contributor to the housing crisis is a wasteful legacy model of second-home ownership," said Colin Tooze, Pacaso's Vice President of Public Affairs. "While no company can solve this complex set of problems on its own, Pacaso offers a sustainable alternative that combines multiple families into one luxury home."
Pacaso takes up to eight buyers and puts them in one home. Those up to eight buyers were looking for single family homes in the community. Instead, they share one luxury home. This means less competition for single family homes, more spending at local businesses, and more tax revenue, according to economists at EBP who studied Pacaso's impact in five U.S. communities.
The Board's expert counsel will ensure a long-term future for second home co-ownership that benefits both second home owners and communities.
"With a diverse, bipartisan membership from current and former elected officials and regulators with deep experience addressing emerging public policy issues," Tooze added, "the Board is ideally-suited to advise Pacaso on how best to work with governments and community leaders."
"Pacaso's innovative second home co-ownership model is a value-add to communities across the United States," said Steve Benjamin, former Mayor of Columbia, SC and past President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. "Pacaso consolidates second home demand into fewer homes, taking pressure off of housing inventory for first-time home buyers and middle class families. This is the thoughtful and sustainable approach to housing we need right now, and I'm proud to help advise the company as it works to bring this model to more communities."
The inaugural members of Pacaso's Government Advisory Board are:
- Steve Benjamin (Chair)
Former Mayor of Columbia, SC and past President of the US Conference of Mayors - Steve Adler
Mayor of Austin, Texas - Michael Hancock
Mayor of Denver, Colorado - Danny Perez
Member, Florida House of Representatives - Alexis Podesta
Former California Secretary of Business, Consumer Services, and Housing
Pacaso® is a technology-enabled marketplace that modernizes real estate co-ownership to make owning a second home possible and enjoyable for more people. Pacaso curates luxury listings with premium amenities and high-end contemporary interior design, offers ⅛ to ½ ownership with integrated financing, and, after purchase, professionally manages the home and supports seamless resale. Co-founded by Austin Allison and Spencer Rascoff in 2020, Pacaso operates in top second home destinations around the world. Pacaso has been certified as a Great Place to Work and is recognized as one of Glassdoor's 2022 Best Places to Work.
For more information about Pacaso and to view luxury second home listings, visit www.pacaso.com or download the Pacaso app for Android or iPhone. You can also follow Pacaso on social media @PacasoHomes on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube or @Pacaso_Homes on TikTok.
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OMAHA, Neb., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rush ReCommerce, a recommerce software and service provider, has closed a $12.9 million Series A financing. The company intends to use the newly invested capital to enhance its solution and accelerate the growth of its recommerce network. The round was led by Beringea with participation from Advantage Capital and existing shareholders.
Rush ReCommerce has developed an end-to-end solution for home goods ecommerce returns and excess products. Most returns, especially bulky items, end up stuck in warehouses or may be disposed of due to high shipping and processing costs. With Rush ReCommerce's solution, products are returned directly to Rush's network and processed with specialized software that evaluates products for greater recovery. The company is pioneering resale of open box home goods online, through its flagship marketplace The Rush Market.
Rush ReCommerce has processed over 225,000 products with a retail value of $60 million and has helped save over 5 million pounds of products from landfills. With its multi-faceted approach to tackle this ever-growing problem, the company's mission is to turn the negative aspects of returns into positives for retailers, suppliers, customers, and the environment. Rush ReCommerce is currently working with 150 manufacturers and brands to handle their online return volume.
Rush ReCommerce CEO and Co-Founder Doug Nielsen has spent the majority of his career in home furnishings ecommerce: "Online returns are a huge problem for ecommerce players. The returns create dents in the sellers' customer experience and profits. We are working to pound out those dents. We're excited to partner with like-minded investors who recognize this growing problem and are committed to helping support our mission."
"The market needs addressed by Rush ReCommerce's solutions will only grow as the ecommerce model displaces brick-and-mortar shopping for even large home goods purchases," said William Blake III, lead investor in the round and partner at Beringea. "By bringing bulky products that would otherwise end up in a landfill back into the circular economy, Rush ReCommerce is a platform for brands to profitably meet sustainability goals."
"Rush ReCommerce is a great example of the types of businesses we seek to support. The company has a unique model that is changing the way goods are recirculated and distributed to new customers. This model has an immense opportunity for expansion, and we are eager to see it grow," said Damon Rawie, Managing Director, Advantage Capital. "Additionally, we are excited to see the company developing in a part of Omaha that will benefit greatly from the additional jobs the company's expansion will bring."
About Rush ReCommerce
Rush ReCommerce was founded with a mission to solve the challenge of large-scale returns from ecommerce. Doug Nielsen, Julie Mahloch, and Jeff DeRuiter wanted to create a sustainable solution to one of the largest growing ecommerce issues - returns & overstocks. Rush ReCommerce has created a solution with a meaningful connection between brands and consumers to unlock a circular economy of recovery for returns. Proprietary software and processing allow partners an opportunity to resell items for higher recovery value. With over 150 manufacturers and brands on the platform currently, Rush ReCommerce is on its way to being the industry leader in helping solve this ever-growing issue.
For more information, please visit www.rushrecommerce.com or email us at info@rushrecommerce.com
About Beringea
Beringea is a transatlantic venture capital investor that seeks to create lasting success for rapidly scaling entrepreneurial companies. With 30+ employees across offices in Detroit (U.S.) and London (U.K.), we provide patient and intelligent capital and a global footprint to back founders throughout their journey, helping them overcome barriers to scale and build international success stories.
Our track record of three decades of successful investing across a wide range of sectors has inspired our own entrepreneurial ethos; cultivated an exceptional community of entrepreneurs and investors; and fostered the experience required to create substantial businesses and deliver value for shareholders in our funds. The diversity of background, opinion, and expertise throughout our team reflects the community of founders and companies we support and enables us to collaborate effectively with portfolio founders to capitalize on opportunities to successfully reach their goals. For more, visit www.beringea.com.
About Advantage Capital
Advantage Capital provides financing to established and emerging companies located in communities underserved by conventional sources of capital. Since 1992, the firm has invested more than $3.8 billion in companies from a diverse array of industry sectors and has helped support more than 66,000 jobs. Learn more at www.advantagecap.com, or via Twitter or LinkedIn.
CONTACT:
Abbie Stanton
Director of Marketing
Abbie@rushrecommerce.com
Julie Mahloch
Head of Business Development
Julie@rushrecommerce.com
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By NICOLE WINFIELD, ROB GILLIES and PETER SMITH
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Pope Francis began a historic visit to Canada on Sunday to apologize to Indigenous peoples for abuses by missionaries at residential schools, a key step in the Catholic Church’s efforts to reconcile with Native communities and help them heal from generations of trauma.
Francis kissed the hand of a residential school survivor as he was greeted at the Edmonton, Alberta, airport by Indigenous representatives, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mary Simon, an Inuk who is Canada’s first Indigenous governor general.
The gesture set the tone of what Francis has said is a “penitential pilgrimage” to atone for the role of Catholic missionaries in the forced assimilation of generations of Native children — a visit that has stirred mixed emotions across Canada as survivors and their families cope with the trauma of their losses and receive a long-sought papal apology.
Francis had no official events scheduled Sunday, giving him time to rest before his meeting Monday with survivors near the site of a former residential school in Maskwacis, where he is expected to pray at a cemetery and apologize.
Francis exited the back of his plane with the help of an ambulift, given his strained knee ligaments have forced him to use a wheelchair. The simple welcome ceremony took place in airport hangar, where Indigenous drums and chanting broke the silence. As Trudeau and Simon sat beside Francis, a succession of Indigenous leaders and elders greeted the pope and exchanged gifts. At one point, Francis kissed the hand of residential school survivor Elder Alma Desjarlais of the Frog Lake First Nations as she was introduced to him.
“Right now, many of our people are skeptical and they are hurt,” said Grand Chief George Arcand Jr. of the Confederacy of Treaty Six First Nations, who greeted the pope. Yet he expressed hope that with the papal apology, “We could begin our journey of healing .. and change the way things have been for our people for many, many years.”
Indigenous groups are seeking more than just words, though, as they press for access to church archives to learn the fate of children who never returned home from the residential schools. They also want justice for the abusers, financial reparations and the return of Indigenous artifacts held by the Vatican Museums.
Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald, one of the country’s most prominent Indigenous leaders, said several members of her family attended residential schools, including a sister who died at one in Ontario. She described it as “an institution of assimilation and genocide.”
During her fight to Alberta, “I was just so overcome with emotion and there were different times on the plane where I really had to stop myself from breaking into a deep sob,” she said. “I realized that I am an intergenerational trauma survivor and there are so many people like me.”
Francis’ week-long trip — which will take him to Edmonton; Quebec City and finally Iqaluit, Nunavut, in the far north — follows meetings he held in the spring at the Vatican with delegations from the First Nations, Metis and Inuit. Those meetings culminated with a historic April 1 apology for the “deplorable” abuses committed by some Catholic missionaries in residential schools.
The Canadian government has admitted that physical and sexual abuse were rampant in the state-funded Christian schools that operated from the 19th century to the 1970s. Some 150,000 Indigenous children were taken from their families and forced to attend in an effort to isolate them from the influence of their homes, Native languages and cultures and assimilate them into Canada’s Christian society.
Then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper issued a formal apology over the residential schools in 2008. As part of a lawsuit settlement involving the government, churches and approximately 90,000 surviving students, Canada paid reparations that amounted to billions of dollars being transferred to Indigenous communities. Canada’s Catholic Church says its dioceses and religious orders have provided more than $50 million in cash and in-kind contributions, and hope to add $30 million more over the next five years.
Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2015 had called for a papal apology to be delivered on Canadian soil, but it was only after the 2021 discovery of the possible remains of around 200 children at the former Kamloops residential school in British Columbia that the Vatican mobilized to comply with the request.
“I honestly believe that if it wasn’t for the discovery … and all the spotlight that was placed on the Oblates or the Catholic Church as well, I don’t think any of this would have happened,” said Raymond Frogner, head archivist at the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation.
Frogner just returned from Rome where he spent five days at the headquarters of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, which operated 48 of the 139 Christian-run residential schools, the most of any Catholic order. After the graves were discovered, the Oblates finally offered “complete transparency and accountability” and allowed him into its headquarters to research the names of alleged sex abusers from a single school in the western Canadian province of Saskatchewan, he said.
The Inuit community, for its part, is seeking Vatican assistance to extradite a single Oblate priest, the Rev. Joannes Rivoire, who ministered to Inuit communities until he left in the 1990s and returned to France. Canadian authorities issued an arrest warrant for him in 1998 on accusations of several counts of sexual abuse, but it has never been served.
Inuit leader Natan Obed personally asked Francis for the Vatican’s help in extraditing Rivoire, telling The Associated Press in March that it was one specific thing the Vatican could do to bring healing to his many victims.
Asked about the request, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said last week that he had no information on the case.
At a news conference Saturday in Edmonton, organizers said they will do all they can to enable school survivors to attend the papal events, particularly for the Maskwacis apology and the Tuesday gathering at Lac Ste. Anne, long a popular pilgrimage site for Indigenous Catholics.
Both are in rural areas, and organizers are arranging shuttle transport from various park-and-ride lots. They noted that many survivors are now elderly and frail and may need accessible vehicle transport, diabetic-friendly snacks and other services.
The Rev. Cristino Bouvette, national liturgical coordinator for the papal visit, who is partly of Indigenous heritage, said he hopes the visit is healing for those who “have borne a wound, a cross that they have suffered with, in some cases for generations.”
Bouvette, a priest in the Diocese of Calgary, said the papal liturgical events will have strong Indigenous representation — including prominent roles for Indigenous clergy and the use of Native languages, music and motifs on liturgical vestments.
Bouvette said he’s doing this work in honor of his “kokum,” the Cree word for grandmother, who spent 12 years at a residential school in Edmonton. She “could have probably never imagined those many years later that her grandson would be involved in this work.”
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Gillies reported from Toronto.
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WASHINGTON — Editor's note: The attached video is from Jan. 2022.
Adele has announced the rescheduled dates for her much-anticipated Las Vegas residency.
"Weekends With Adele" at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace will now kick off Nov. 18, with shows planned each weekend through March 25, 2023.
The Vegas residency was initially supposed to begin earlier this year, but Adele delayed the run of shows on the eve of its planned debut, announcing that it was because the show simply wasn't ready.
"But after what feels like an eternity of figuring out logistics for the show that I really want to deliver, and knowing it can happen, I’m more excited than ever! Now I know for some of you it was a horrible decision on my part [to delay the residency], and I will always be sorry for that, but I promise you it was the right one," Adele said in a tweet. To be with you in such an intimate space every week has been what I’ve most been looking forward to and I’m going to give you the absolute best of me."
The Las Vegas residency includes 24 rescheduled shows and 8 additional performances. Tickets for the rescheduled and newly added shows will go on sale next month, with priority given to those who previously bought tickets but had them refunded and to those who were waitlisted for the initial Verified Fan Presale on Ticketmaster.
Adele's album “30” arrived late last year and she recorded the highest album sales debut in four years. It was the biggest-selling album debut since Taylor Swift’s "Reputation" in 2017. Adele's previous album, 2015’s “25,” still holds the record for most albums sold in a single week, with 3.38 million copies. | https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/nation-world/adele-las-vegas-residency-rescheduled-dates/507-c5a670aa-4b75-474e-b56a-c0a738115d40 | 2022-07-25T16:21:07Z | https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/nation-world/adele-las-vegas-residency-rescheduled-dates/507-c5a670aa-4b75-474e-b56a-c0a738115d40 | true |
TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisians are voting Monday for a controversial new constitution put forward by President Kais Saied that critics say will formalize his power grab and reverse hard-won democratic gains in the North African nation.
Monday’s referendum marks one year to the day that Saied froze Tunisia’s parliament and dismissed his government — a move derided by critics as “a coup” but celebrated by Tunisians who had grown exasperated with the country’s political elites and years of economic stagnation. In the year since then, Saied has given himself the power to rule by decree and has fired dozens of judges, decisions that have provoked a series of protests.
The new constitution gives the office of the president all executive powers and removes key checks and balances. The power of Tunisia’s judiciary and parliament would be greatly reduced.
Critics warn that Saied’s new political structure could pave the way to a new autocracy in the country that rose up against former autocratic strongman Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2011 and kicked off the Arab Spring pro-democracy protests. Tunisia is the only nation to emerge with a democracy from those protests.
Saied says the changes are needed to eliminate corruption and “return the nation to the revolutionary path.”
After casting his vote in Tunis on Monday morning, Saied told the Associated Press that the referendum was a call to Tunisians everywhere “to partake in history, to create a new history.”
Saied rejected fears the constitution would revive a dictatorship, saying that citizens were able to protest and express themselves freely.
“There is no dictatorship, as I said in the explanatory document on rights and freedoms: this constitution protects (such freedoms), and the revolution is defended by a people who stand up to those who undermine it.”
Turnout was visibly low when polls in Tunis opened in Monday as witnessed by the AP. Many observers are expecting a low voter turnout, underscoring Tunisians’ disenchantment with politics and their daily struggles coping with rising inflation that has reached 8.1%.
Officially, however, authorities are reporting high turnout numbers. Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) President Farouk Bouaskar said 6.32% of ballots had been cast by 9:30am compared with 1.6% for the same time in the 2019 elections.
Despite the scorching heat, a handful of elderly voters turned up to cast their vote. One voter, Fatma, who did not wish to give her full name, said, “I waited for this opportunity to vote for a longtime. I hope that it brings good for the Tunisian people and the country.”
The drafting and organization of Monday’s referendum has been marred by controversy. Sadok Belaid, a constitutional law professor Saied brought in to head the committee drafting the new constitution, has denounced the result — which was extensively revised by the president — saying it “contains considerable risks and shortcomings” that could pave the way for “a disgraceful dictatorial regime.”
Saied has urged Tunisians to back the proposal, despite electoral standards requiring that he remain neutral. The vote will be supervised by the Independent High Authority for Elections, whose members he appointed.
A former constitutional law professor, Saied ran for the presidency on a populist, anti-corruption platform in 2019, winning with over 70% of the votes in the second round.
Supporters of Saied believe the new constitution will put an end to years of political deadlock.
Fatma Ben Salah, a pro-Saied civil society activist, says it’s “abnormal” that the 2014 constitution gives more power to the prime minister than a president elected by a large majority. Ben Salah says Tunisia became ungovernable due to years of conflict between the three branches of government, accentuating the economic and social crises plaguing the country whose unemployment rate stands at more than 16%.
Former Minister Hatem El Euchi believes the unification of executive power could ensure stability, revive the economy and investment and create jobs.
But for Tunisian magistrate Ahmed Souab, the constitution represents a “serious danger for democracy” because it does not guarantee a clear balance of powers and gives more prerogatives to Saied than those held by previous Tunisian strongmen.
Numerous civil society groups have rejected the new constitution. The Tunisian non-governmental group Al Bawsala says the new constitution would lead to a monopolization of power that would threaten every citizen’s rights and freedoms.
“(This) does not provide any control mechanism, even in the event of a flagrant violation of the constitution by the president,” Al Bawsala communications officer Haythem Benzid told The Associated Press.
Benzid believes Saied is relying on the widespread discontent caused by the mismanagement of public affairs in the decade since Tunisia’s revolution.
The proposed constitution has split Tunisia’s opposition. Only one party, Afek Tounes, has said it will vote against the proposal. Most political parties, including Tunisia’s influential Islamist party Ennahdha, say they plan to boycott Monday’s referendum so as not to legitimize the process.
“We refuse to go to the funeral of democracy,” said Republican Party leader Issam Chebbi, adding that he considers “the absolute personal power” that Saied wants to grant himself “worse than that of Ben Ali.”
Tunisian activist Henda Fellah tweeted Sunday that she had decided to boycott the vote, saying the text is built on a flawed foundation and that its violations of electoral law were “countless.”
“This would be the first time I’m not voting since 2011,” Fellah said.
Saied sidestepped an AP question whether a low turn out would cast doubt on the referendum’s validity.
Bouaskar, the ISIE president, said that the voting process was being monitored by 5,678 observers, including 124 foreigners.
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OMAHA, Neb., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rush ReCommerce, a recommerce software and service provider, has closed a $12.9 million Series A financing. The company intends to use the newly invested capital to enhance its solution and accelerate the growth of its recommerce network. The round was led by Beringea with participation from Advantage Capital and existing shareholders.
Rush ReCommerce has developed an end-to-end solution for home goods ecommerce returns and excess products. Most returns, especially bulky items, end up stuck in warehouses or may be disposed of due to high shipping and processing costs. With Rush ReCommerce's solution, products are returned directly to Rush's network and processed with specialized software that evaluates products for greater recovery. The company is pioneering resale of open box home goods online, through its flagship marketplace The Rush Market.
Rush ReCommerce has processed over 225,000 products with a retail value of $60 million and has helped save over 5 million pounds of products from landfills. With its multi-faceted approach to tackle this ever-growing problem, the company's mission is to turn the negative aspects of returns into positives for retailers, suppliers, customers, and the environment. Rush ReCommerce is currently working with 150 manufacturers and brands to handle their online return volume.
Rush ReCommerce CEO and Co-Founder Doug Nielsen has spent the majority of his career in home furnishings ecommerce: "Online returns are a huge problem for ecommerce players. The returns create dents in the sellers' customer experience and profits. We are working to pound out those dents. We're excited to partner with like-minded investors who recognize this growing problem and are committed to helping support our mission."
"The market needs addressed by Rush ReCommerce's solutions will only grow as the ecommerce model displaces brick-and-mortar shopping for even large home goods purchases," said William Blake III, lead investor in the round and partner at Beringea. "By bringing bulky products that would otherwise end up in a landfill back into the circular economy, Rush ReCommerce is a platform for brands to profitably meet sustainability goals."
"Rush ReCommerce is a great example of the types of businesses we seek to support. The company has a unique model that is changing the way goods are recirculated and distributed to new customers. This model has an immense opportunity for expansion, and we are eager to see it grow," said Damon Rawie, Managing Director, Advantage Capital. "Additionally, we are excited to see the company developing in a part of Omaha that will benefit greatly from the additional jobs the company's expansion will bring."
About Rush ReCommerce
Rush ReCommerce was founded with a mission to solve the challenge of large-scale returns from ecommerce. Doug Nielsen, Julie Mahloch, and Jeff DeRuiter wanted to create a sustainable solution to one of the largest growing ecommerce issues - returns & overstocks. Rush ReCommerce has created a solution with a meaningful connection between brands and consumers to unlock a circular economy of recovery for returns. Proprietary software and processing allow partners an opportunity to resell items for higher recovery value. With over 150 manufacturers and brands on the platform currently, Rush ReCommerce is on its way to being the industry leader in helping solve this ever-growing issue.
For more information, please visit www.rushrecommerce.com or email us at info@rushrecommerce.com
About Beringea
Beringea is a transatlantic venture capital investor that seeks to create lasting success for rapidly scaling entrepreneurial companies. With 30+ employees across offices in Detroit (U.S.) and London (U.K.), we provide patient and intelligent capital and a global footprint to back founders throughout their journey, helping them overcome barriers to scale and build international success stories.
Our track record of three decades of successful investing across a wide range of sectors has inspired our own entrepreneurial ethos; cultivated an exceptional community of entrepreneurs and investors; and fostered the experience required to create substantial businesses and deliver value for shareholders in our funds. The diversity of background, opinion, and expertise throughout our team reflects the community of founders and companies we support and enables us to collaborate effectively with portfolio founders to capitalize on opportunities to successfully reach their goals. For more, visit www.beringea.com.
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Advantage Capital provides financing to established and emerging companies located in communities underserved by conventional sources of capital. Since 1992, the firm has invested more than $3.8 billion in companies from a diverse array of industry sectors and has helped support more than 66,000 jobs. Learn more at www.advantagecap.com, or via Twitter or LinkedIn.
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Sen. Joe Manchin, a conservative Democrat from West Virginia, has tested positive for COVID-19, he tweeted Monday.
"This morning I tested positive for COVID-19," he said. "I am fully vaccinated and boosted and am experiencing mild symptoms. I will isolate and follow CDC guidelines as I continue to work remotely to serve West Virginians."
This morning I tested positive for COVID-19. I am fully vaccinated and boosted and am experiencing mild symptoms. I will isolate and follow CDC guidelines as I continue to work remotely to serve West Virginians.
— Senator Joe Manchin (@Sen_JoeManchin) July 25, 2022
Manchin, the chairman of the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee, said earlier this month he would not support major climate change spending right now due to inflation, but said he is open to negotiations at a later time.
Manchin's position comes a little more than a year after President Biden pledged to cut carbon emissions in half by 2030.
Democrats are trying to advance several pieces of legislation this week before heading out on August recess. One of those is a reduced version of the president's economic agenda focused on healthcare spending. That measure is being passed through the process known as budget reconciliation, which would require all members of the Democratic caucus present to pass. So Manchin's absence on top of that of Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy, recovering from a fall, and the uncertain return of Delaware Sen. Tom Carper, who tested positive for COVID-19 last week, risks delaying that bill.
They are also attempting to pass a bill to boost domestic production of semiconductors, which has some Republican support, so it's unclear whether these Democratic absences are a hurdle or a roadblock for that bill.
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Keke Palmer addresses comparisons to Zendaya
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
Keke Palmer has shut down any talk of comparing her to fellow actress Zendaya.
A tweet went viral over the weekend in which the Twitter user wrote, “I’d like someone to do a deep-drive on the similarities and differences between Keke Palmer and Zendaya’s careers.”
“This may be one of the clearest examples of how colorism plays out in Hollywood,” the tweet continued. “They were both child-stars, but their mainstream popularity is very different.”
Palmer, who is one of the stars of the new Jordan Peele film “Nope,”weighed in with her own tweet on Sunday.
“A great example of colorism is to believe I can be compared to anyone. I’m the youngest talk show host ever,” she tweeted. “The first Black woman to star in her own show on Nickelodeon, & the youngest & first Black Cinderella on broadway. I’m an incomparable talent. Baby, THIS, is Keke Palmer.”
She went on to tweet, “I’ve been a leading lady since I was 11 years old.”
“I have over 100+ credits, and currently starring in an original screenplay that’s the number one film at the box office #NOPE,” she wrote. “I’ve had a blessed career thus far, I couldn’t ask for more but God continues to surprise me.”
Zendaya, who starred in last year’s “Spider-Man: No Way Home” film, became the youngest actress to win an Emmy for outstanding lead actress in a drama series in 2020 for her role in the TV series “Euphoria.”
CNN has reached out to reps for Zendaya for comment.
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WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 symptoms have “almost completely resolved,” according to a new note from his doctor released Monday.
“He continues to be very specifically conscientious to protect any of the Executive Residence, White House, Secret Service and other staff whose duties require any (albeit socially distanced) proximity to him,” O’Connor wrote.
On Monday afternoon, Biden is scheduled to deliver virtual remarks to the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives conference in Orlando, Fla. He’s also expected to participate in a virtual meeting with business executives and labor leaders to discuss the Chips Act, a proposal to bolster domestic manufacturing.
Biden has held no public events since Friday, when he held another virtual meeting with economic advisers. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/doctor-bidens-covid-symptoms-almost-completely-resolved/2022/07/25/4908963a-0c2e-11ed-88e8-c58dc3dbaee2_story.html | 2022-07-25T16:27:14Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/doctor-bidens-covid-symptoms-almost-completely-resolved/2022/07/25/4908963a-0c2e-11ed-88e8-c58dc3dbaee2_story.html | true |
NEW ORLEANS, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tales of the Cocktail Foundation (TOTCF), organizer of the drinks industry's leading conference for exchanging new ideas, products, and techniques, Tales of the Cocktail™, today announces a partnership with Singapore Tourism Board (STB). The Singapore x Tales collaboration marks TOTCF's physical footprint in Asia to continue its mission of educating, supporting and advancing the global drinks industry. This partnership will further awareness and excitement of the vibrant bars and talents in Singapore for the global bar community and consumers.
"We're so thrilled to partner with STB," said Eileen Wayner, CEO of TOTCF. "With 23 different Singapore establishments featured throughout the Spirited Awards' 16-year history, the city's cocktail scene is undoubtedly regarded as one of the best in the world. When the opportunity came up, we jumped at the chance to collaborate on programming that would celebrate and showcase the excellence of the Singapore bar community. We have much to learn from Singapore's acclaimed bars and creative bartenders."
With a shared goal of highlighting the extensive and vibrant drinks industry in Singapore, the partnership between TOTCF and STB was officially announced today, July 25, 2022 at the twentieth anniversary of the Foundation's flagship event and will continue to roll out through a campaign that will include Singapore bartending talents, pop-ups in New York City and Singapore, and will culminate in a multi-day residency at Tales of the Cocktail® 2023 that will showcase the Singapore bar community.
"A spirit of innovation, community, and a collective drive for excellence are the driving forces behind Singapore's growing cocktail scene," said Serene Tan, Director of Retail and Dining, STB. "Through our partnership with TOTCF, we hope to raise awareness of the breadth and depth of our drinks culture. This will be done through content and reimagined experiences, while profiling Singapore as an award-winning cocktail destination."
The partnership kicks off this week at Tales of the Cocktail® with guest shifts by world renowned Singapore bars Jigger & Pony and Nutmeg & Clove, taking place on Tuesday, July 26 at fellow Spirited Awards honoree Justine from 5:00pm - 9:00pm. Helming these innovative bar teams are industry leaders Indra Kantono (Jigger & Pony) and Colin Chia (Nutmeg & Clove), who are remarkable talents from the bartending community in Singapore.
Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is a non-profit organization that educates, advances and supports the global hospitality industry and creates lasting impact in our host communities. Tales of the Cocktail Foundation is the global leader in spirits education and a platform to tackle issues facing the industry. The pillars of the Foundation are to Educate, Advance and Support the hospitality industry through programs that benefit individuals and organizations in the community and to make a lasting impact in communities that host our events.
For more information, visit: https://talesofthecocktail.org or www.visitsingapore.com | Follow us: .instagram.com/tales_of_the_cocktail/ or facebook.com/TalesoftheCocktail
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the lead development agency for tourism, one of Singapore's key economic sectors. Together with industry partners and the community, we shape a dynamic Singapore tourism landscape. We bring the Passion Made Possible brand to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination that inspires people to share and deepen their passions.
For more information, visit: www.stb.gov.sg or www.visitsingapore.com | Follow us: facebook.com/STBsingapore or twitter.com/stb_sg
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MILWAUKEE, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ademi LLP is investigating Zymergen (NASDAQ: ZY) for possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law in its transaction with Ginkgo.
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Ademi LLP alleges Zymergen's financial outlook and prospects are excellent and yet Zymergen holders will receive only 0.9179 Ginkgo shares for each Zymergen share, representing 5.25% pro forma ownership of Ginkgo following the transaction. The all-stock transaction values Zymergen at an approximately $300 million market capitalization. The transaction agreement unreasonably limits competing bids for Zymergen by imposing a significant penalty if Zymergen accepts a superior bid. Zymergen insiders will receive substantial benefits as part of change of control arrangements.
We are investigating the conduct of Zymergen's board of directors, and whether they are (i) fulfilling their fiduciary duties to all shareholders, and (ii) obtaining a fair and reasonable price for Zymergen.
If you own Zymergen common stock and wish to obtain additional information, please contact Guri Ademi either at gademi@ademilaw.com or toll-free: 866-264-3995, or https://www.ademilaw.com/case/zymergen-inc-0.
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Whitby Steampunk Weekend: Amazing outfits caught on camera
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Hundreds of people have taken part in the Whitby Steampunk Weekend.
Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy literature, which commonly features some aspect of steam-powered machinery.
The bi-annual event in North Yorkshire is thought to be one of the largest steampunk gatherings in the UK.
Attendees in eye-catching outfits converged on the town's pavilion, promenade and beaches on Saturday and Sunday.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Resilience, which provides cyber insurance and security solutions to mid-market enterprises to help them holistically evaluate, manage, and quantify their cyber risk, continues its global expansion in the UK and Europe with five senior executive appointments:
- Jack Jenner, International Head of Distribution and Strategy
- Rehan Hussain, Head of Underwriting, Europe, UK, and Lloyd's of London
- Tom Ryan, Lead Underwriter, UK
- Tom Egglestone, International Claims Leader, UK and Europe
- Simon West, Cyber Advisory Lead
"Our new hires' extensive experience and relationships in the UK and European marketplace ensures our international expansion is launched from a position of strength," said Mario Vitale, President of Resilience. "I am thrilled to welcome such an impressive group of leaders to the team. Their track record of innovative thinking is exactly the approach we need to set the new security standard for cyber risk and redefine what it means to be cyber resilient."
Resilience has made key hires to their security team in support of its UK expansion, appointing industry veteran Simon West as Cyber Advisory Lead. "We are extremely excited to add Simon West to our growing security team," said Michael McNerney, SVP of Security at Resilience. "Simon is a recognized security expert with years of practical experience helping clients achieve cyber resilience."
Jack Jenner joins Resilience as International Head of Distribution and Strategy. Jenner has over 20 years of experience in international insurance and most recently served as Group COO at Orient Insurance in Dubai. Previously, he served as CEO of Middle East and North Africa at Allianz, where he also held prior leadership positions in Asia and London.
Rehan Hussain joins Resilience as Head of Underwriting, Europe, UK, and Lloyd's of London.
Most recently Hussain served as Head of Cyber UK and Nordics, Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, based in London, where he led a team of underwriters serving London, UK, and European markets, underwriting middle market and large global accounts. Hussain has more than 14 years of international insurance experience, including serving as Head of Financial Lines for Middle East and North Africa, where he developed the cyber insurance proposition and underwriting team for the region.
Tom Ryan joins Resilience as Lead Underwriter, UK. Ryan was most recently Major Account Segment Leader, Cyber and Technology at Chubb UK, where he led a team of underwriters serving the large global account segment through the London market and retail distribution. Previously, he served as Senior Underwriter, UK Retail, where he developed and executed the retail middle market strategy for Chubb UK. Ryan brings to Resilience nearly a decade of underwriting experience in cyber, technology, and financial lines products.
Tom Egglestone joins Resilience as International Claims Leader, UK and Europe. Egglestone most recently served as Cyber and Intellectual Property Claims Manager at Tokio Marine Kiln where he was recognized as a specialist in cyber and intellectual property products, having handled some of the London market's largest claims in those areas. Previously a claims adjuster at CFC and Hiscox,
Egglestone has over a decade of escalating experience and responsibility for complex specialty claims and claims operations in the London market.
Simon West joins Resilience as Cyber Advisory Lead. West has more than 25 years of global security risk management experience across government, military, and civil agencies. He is a National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) certified instructor leading training for global underwriting teams on complex risk issues. West served over 14 years in the Royal Marines and has an MSc in Cyber Security and Human Factors from Bournemouth University.
Resilience is an industry leader in providing cyber insurance and security solutions, combining enhanced insurance coverage with advanced monitoring tools and deep technical expertise to help businesses better manage their cyber risk. Backed by global insurer Intact Financial Corporation - as well as venture capital firms like General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Founders Fund, CRV, Intact Ventures, and Shield Capital - Resilience leverages its proprietary, data-driven risk analytics platform to provide highly tailored policy coverage and a superior in-house claims experience. With headquarters in San Francisco, the Resilience team operates globally with offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, Toronto, and London. Coverage offered through Lloyd's will be available through an approved coverholder.
To learn more about Resilience, visit https://resilienceinsurance.com.
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EXCLUSIVE: Inside Sir Richard Branson's birthday cruise! Billionaire was surprised with a five-night trip to the Bahamas and the Caribbean, a performance by his son and a party where guests dressed up as HIM
- Richard Branson celebrated his 70th birthday two years late after Covid delays
- British billionaire chartered one of his adults-only Virgin Voyages cruise ships
- Family and friends joined him for a week-long jaunt to Mexico and the Bahamas
- Themed nights included 'Richard Through the Decades' and a white party
Like so many people celebrating milestones during the height of the pandemic, Sir Richard Branson was forced to put his 70th birthday party on hold two years ago.
But the British billionaire made up for lost time when he finally marked the milestone with a bumper birthday bash on the high seas last week.
Sir Richard, now 72, was surprised with a five-night Caribbean cruise onboard one of his luxury adults-only Virgin Voyages ships, taking in Miami, Mexico and Bimini in the Bahamas.
Friends including Spanx founder Sarah Blakely and glamorous Dutch model-actress Nicolette van Dam toasted his birthday at a string of events including a white party and a 'Richard Through the Decades' soiree.
Musician son Sam, 37, performed a song called Sympathy For The Legend - inspired by the Rolling Stones hit - and proud daughter Holly, 40, was by her father's side as the group sung a chorus of Happy Birthday in the ship's two-storey club.
'The first big surprise was seeing everyone dressed as different moments from throughout my life,' Sir Richard wrote in a blog post shared exclusively with FEMAIL.
Party time! Sir Richard Branson made up for lost time and celebrated his 70th birthday with a belated week-long cruise on one of his Virgin Voyages ships. Pictured, the British entrepreneur with children Holly, 40, and Sam, 37, in a two-storey club on the ship
Dress to impress! Dutch model-actress Nicolette van Dam and boyfriend Bas Smit pose with the birthday boy at his Richard Through the Decades party celebrating his 70th. The entrepreneur admitted it was a 'surprise' to board the ship and see everyone dressed as him
Booze cruise! Mother-of-three Holly Branson, pictured left pouring drinks into a party-goer's mouth, said she had drunk far more than she had done in a while and pulled 'two all-nighters'
Glorious sunset: The guests had access to the beautiful Scarlet Lady, which can accommodate 2,770 passengers in 1,400 cabins. Pictured, one of the pools at sunset
'It was a little bizarre but also hilarious seeing the creativity and fun that my friends and family had put into their costumes, from people inside mini-hot air balloons to ripped clothes from many near-death foolish escapades, to recreating my Student Magazine days in the Sixties.'
The journey onboard the 2,770-passenger The Scarlet Lady started at the ship's home port of Miami. The ship set sail for Mexico where Sir Richard explored a cave system with his children.
'It was truly spectacular, full of stalagmites and stalactites,' Sir Richard said of the excursion.
'They were re-discovered in 2006 when the landowner chased an iguana into a hole and stumbled across these stunning caves. At one point we were asked to switch off our torches on our heads and it was so dark – I have never seen or experienced anything like it.'
Daddy's girl: Sir Richard was able to spend time with his daughter Holly, pictured together, and son Sam during the five-night cruise in the Caribbean
Party people: Holly Branson and her husband, centre, pose for photos with some of their friends at the entrance to The Manor, the two-storey entertainment space on the Scarlet Lady
Poker face: Entrepreneur Bas Smit shared this snap from a card game with Sir Richard Branson in the Casino. The Virgin mogul was joined by family and friends on the private cruise
Happy birthday to you! Sir Richard, who turned 72 last week, was presented with a cake which had 70 crossed out in a nod to the delayed celebrations
Fun times on the high seas! Dutch model and TV presenter Nicolette van Dam, left, poses for a photo with Sam Branson and his wife Isabella, right, during one of the parties
Night of a thousand Richards! One of the parties was themed around Sir Richard Branson's many looks over the years
Nailed it! Nicolette van Dam and her entrepreneur partner nailed the theme with their looks
The ship then made its way to Bimini, in the Bahamas, where Virgin Voyages has a private beach club.
Sir Richard continued: 'We spent some time relaxing before meeting with a group of inspirational entrepreneurs and Bimini business owners at a surprise event organised by Virgin Voyages and the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship.
'I love hearing new ideas and seeing what entrepreneurs are up to in different parts of the world – I find it so energising.'
The entrepreneur also found time to play cards with friends in the ship's casino and the group partied the night away in The Manor, a two-storey club with a stage, three bars and Art Deco inspired design.
Look familiar? Two party-goers opted to channel Richard Branson in drag when he lost a bet in 2013 (right)
Dining out! Holly Branson and her husband, centre, with some of their friends during one of the stops
Sharing a selection of photographs, Holly wrote: 'Such a perfect, perfect week celebrating Dad’s birthday with @virginvoyages and some of our closest friends and family!
'Non-stop laughing, dancing, swimming, and drinking more than we have in a long time! I even had two all-nighters!
'That’s what happens when you get on an adults-only ship, although our own kids put up a pretty impressive fight to try and join us on-board!
'Thank you to @virginvoyages for putting on a trip we’ll never forget, and thank you to everyone who came and made it so memorable.'
Sir Richard added: 'I had such a truly wonderful mix of spending time with friends and family who we haven’t got together in one place for years (if ever!), making the most of being onboard our fantastic new cruise ship, and getting to take part in some activities close to my heart supporting entrepreneurs and conserving the environment.'
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MCKEE, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky State Police is searching for a stolen vehicle and investigating a homicide after a woman was found dead in her home on Rice Hill Road.
KSP received a call from Jackson County 911 around 8:33 p.m. Saturday requesting investigative assistance after Mary King Abrams, 83, was located inside her home. Troopers and detectives, along with Jackson County Coroner’s Office responded to the area.
Preliminary investigation revealed she had possibly suffered fatal injuries from a puncture wound.
The ongoing investigation indicates a vehicle belonging to Abrams, a gray 2017 Ford Escape, was stolen from her residence. The vehicle is believed to have a license plate of 151-XRR. The individuals are considered armed and dangerous.
Foul play is suspected and KSP advises to not approach the vehicle or attempt to contact the occupants for safety reasons.
If anyone has any information regarding this investigation, call the Kentucky State Police Post 7 at 859-623-2404, remain anonymous by calling 1-800-222-5555, or use the KSP app. | https://www.lex18.com/news/crime/ksp-searching-for-stolen-vehicle-investigating-homicide-in-jackson-county | 2022-07-25T16:38:41Z | https://www.lex18.com/news/crime/ksp-searching-for-stolen-vehicle-investigating-homicide-in-jackson-county | true |
A special Food and Drug Administration process to get patients earlier access to new drugs has come under fire.
The accelerated approval process speeds medicines to market based on preliminary study data. But there's a condition: The drugmaker needs to do an additional study after the drug is on the market to prove the drug really works. If the study doesn't pan out, the drug can be pulled off the market.
But some drugmakers have fallen behind on their commitments to do those confirmatory studies, leaving patients and their doctors to make difficult decisions with incomplete information.
"The promise of accelerated approval is that you're going to get access and answers," said Gregg Gonsalves, a Yale professor. "And what happens is you got the drugs on the market, but you didn't find out if they worked."
NPR examined 30 years of government data and records and conducted dozens of interviews as part of its investigation. Here are 5 takeaways.
Companies are slow to start the follow-up studies they promised the FDA
NPR found that 42% of currently outstanding confirmatory studies – or 50 of them – either took more than a year to begin following accelerated approval or hadn't started at all. Nineteen of those required studies still haven't started three years or more after accelerated approval. Four of them haven't started more than 10 years later.
That means many drugs that made it to market with an accelerated approval are being used – sometimes for years – without patients, doctors or regulators knowing if they really work.
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Drugs with accelerated approvals drugs have more price hikes
While companies making drugs with accelerated approvals drag their feet to start confirmatory studies, they are also more likely to increase the prices of those drugs, according to GoodRx, a website that helps patients get discounts on drugs.
GoodRx conducted a pricing analysis at NPR's request and found that, on average, drugs granted accelerated approval have 26% more price increases over 10 years than other medicines.
Gonsalves likened this to "tapping the brakes" on confirmatory studies while "pressing the accelerator" on price. "It doesn't surprise me that they're trying to ratchet up the ability to reap profits. At the same time, they're sort of sluggish in their statutory duty to provide timely initiation and completion of studies."
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It can be hard to tell if a drug got an accelerated approval
The FDA team reviewing antiretroviral drugs to treat HIV, which accounted for about a half of all accelerated approvals in the 1990s, added special warnings to the drug labels in bold, black boxes if the approvals were accelerated.
"We were approving them so fast that there was no literature for doctors to look at," said Dr. Rachel Sherman, who was working in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at the time. Doctors didn't know what an accelerated approval was, so her team wanted to make sure it was clear that the decisions relied solely on preliminary data.
There's no regulation requiring this prominent kind of disclosure and no agency-wide policy mandating it either. "Now, you won't see that anymore," she said of the special warnings.
Accelerated approvals are becoming more common
For the first two decades that accelerated approval was an option, the FDA granted only a few each year. After a 2012 law formalized the agency's policy, the approvals boomed.
In 1992, there was just one accelerated approval. But in 2020, there were 49, according to NPR's analysis. Twenty-eight of those 2020 accelerated approvals were for new drugs, and the rest were for expanded uses of existing medicines.
Today, there are around 200 drugs with accelerated approvals. But now, many of them have more than one use that got this fast track, especially if the drugs treat cancer.
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As criticism grows, change might be coming
Criticism of the accelerated approval process has mounted as the number of drugs being sold without completed clinical studies has grown. The issue threatened the Senate confirmation of Dr. Robert Califf as FDA commissioner earlier this year.
"Some companies have taken advantage of the Accelerated Approval Pathway, falling behind on providing confirmatory evidence, while FDA has shied away from using its authority to hold drug companies accountable for fulfilling their obligations," Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., wrote to Califf.
Wyden asked how the agency would hold companies accountable for failing to complete required confirmatory trials under accelerated approval. Acknowledging the problem, Califf wrote back, "it is incumbent upon the FDA to ensure that the work does not end with the initial approval."
Penalizing companies that don't meet accelerated approval requirements is on the FDA's list of planned guidance documents for 2022. The agency's 2023 budget document includes legislative proposals that would give the FDA more power to solve the problem of tardy trials.
You can contact NPR pharmaceuticals correspondent Sydney Lupkin at slupkin@npr.org.
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Just when it appeared the NBA was headed for a mid-summer lull, Kevin Durant to the Boston Celtics trade rumors have begun to heat up and basketball has once again taken the reigns of the sports news cycle.
The cataclysmic, league-altering trade proposed by Boston to the Brooklyn Nets included Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and one draft pick.
That proposal was "rejected," according to The Athletic's Shams Charania. Brooklyn countered with a package that would include Brown and Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart. Charania added that Brooklyn's counter also came with several draft picks and "potentially one more rotation player" in return for Durant.
Boston is not the first NBA suitor linked to Durant this summer. Since the 12-time NBA All-Star asked out of Brooklyn on June 30, there have been almost a dozen of legitimate trade packages put together for the Nets to mull over.
The Brown-for-Durant swap is the latest -- and perhaps most enticing offer yet. Let's start in Boston and work our way around the league.
1. Boston Celtics
"Blowing it up" has never came with a more enticing risk-reward proposition, and that's what leaves Celtics faithful on the fence as the NBA rumor mill gears into overdrive on the last Monday in July.
Yes, Kevin Durant is a two-time NBA champion and two-time NBA Finals MVP. He's unquestionably a first-ballot Hall of Famer. The type of player you dream becomes available on the trade market. But, are age and injury concerns too large of an obstacle avoid at this point in his career?
Brown is a home-grown talent who has led the franchise deeper and deeper into the postseason throughout his career. The arrow on his career potential continues to point up. The same could be said about Durant -- but it's probably with a much quieter and hushed tone in 2022.
Kevin Durant sweepstakes: A recap
The Brooklyn Nets forward has had a busy summer since demanding a trade at the end of June. Here's the latest on what's projecting to be the biggest NBA trade of the year.
2. Phoenix Suns
Phoenix was the team that Las Vegas oddsmakers posited as the favorite to win the KD sweepstakes when his trade demands first circulated in early July. Pair Durant up with Chris Paul and Devin Booker -- who would say no?
Well, the Suns for starters. Recently-inked big man Deandre Ayton appears to be staying in The Valley, which means the sun has set on this trade destination.
3. Toronto Raptors
If Toronto wasn't in the Eastern Conference, this deal might already be done by now, but there has to be legitimate apprehension on Brooklyn's part to deal Durant to a contender that stands directly in their path to the NBA Finals.
Plus, the package in return for Durant isn't nearly the haul as other teams have offered -- especially with the Raptors' front office being so stingy on including Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes in any Durant offers.
OG Anunoby, Gary Trent Jr, Precious Achiuwa and picks are probably on the table. The question then is: Are Pascal Siakam or Fred Van Fleet?
4. Golden State Warriors
A reunion in the Bay seemed too good to be true, and that's because it is just that -- a fantasy.
Despite the initial rumored interest in Durant, the Golden State Warriors are staying pat with their NBA Finals-winning roster as "very little traction" has come from trade talks with the Nets.
5. New Orleans Pelicans
This destination never had much legs as Durant's interest in playing in a small market seems close to nil. Of course, the NBA trade speculation was to pair him with Zion Williamson and let the chips fall where they may. It seems like a fun proposal ... on paper.
Brandon Ingram, a few defensive wings and a boatload of picks (via Milwaukee) isn't enough to entice Brooklyn, especially when Jaylen Brown's name is floating around.
6. Miami Heat
As legitimate as the Heat looked at the onset of the month, Miami was never close to landing Durant because they couldn't offer big man Bam Adebayo in return. The Nets would want to move Durant out of the conference if they have their druthers, and if he were to remain in the East, it would have to be for a lot more than Tyler Herro and Duncan Robinson.
7. Memphis Grizzlies
Another team like Toronto that could overwhelm Brooklyn with three to four NBA-caliber players -- as well as a few draft picks.
Oddsmakers did move Memphis into the top five Kevin Durant destinations on July 1 behind the Suns, Heat, Raptors and Pelicans. The interest has subsided on both sides since, but the facts remain: the Grizzlies have the cap space available to afford Durant long term and the young talent to lure in Brooklyn.
Another bonus: Memphis plays in the right conference (Western) to make this deal all the more plausible. Durant would have to make this an explicit destination before talks got really serious between either side.
8. Chicago Bulls
Miami and Golden State have executed bigger deals -- and more successful ones -- in the past, but the Chicago Bulls' current roster is an amalgamation of different NBA trades. And that's why the Windy City came up as a possible Kevin Durant landing spot this month.
If the Boston and Toronto packages fall through and Brooklyn is left with the realization that an Eastern Conference franchise does offer them the best trade package, then Chicago's offer of DeMar DeRozan, Nikola Vučević and Patrick Williams could be argued as the best available haul -- at least when it comes to players in return for Durant.
The Bulls are missing future assets (i.e. draft picks) to really contend here, though, thanks to deals with the Magic and Spurs to land Vučević and DeRozan, respectively.
9. Washington Wizards
If you thought we were going to forget Durant's hometown team, then you were mistaken. The Washington Wizards pulled themselves out of the Durant sweepstakes pretty early by doubling down with Bradley Beal, but they are always an ace-in-the-hole, back-of-the-pocket type option to acquire Durant whenever his name floats in NBA trade rumors.
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Clear backpacks will be required at more schools this fall as the Dallas Independent School District became the latest to make the change.
Other school districts in Texas have also announced similar policies since the school shooting in Uvalde.
The idea is that people can see a weapon in a backpack. Officials said it is something Parkland also tried after the school shooting in 2018 and after the Oxford school shooting last year.
“School districts are facing a lot of pressure right now from parents, and the public about doing something and these clear backpacks are something that is tangible that people can see,” said Jaclyn Schildkraut, associate professor of criminal justice at SUNY Oswego. “And so it's giving the impression that something is being done.”
Schildkraut said that these backpacks are not a good investment because very few shooters bring their firearms to school in a backpack, and you can still get guns into a school.
She said the top reason a school shooting is prevented is because someone with information comes forward.
“The most important thing that schools can be doing is educating students about what leakage looks like, helping to break down the bystander effect or the belief that, you know, telling somebody what you know is snitching rather than helping,” she said.
She said the top life-saving device for school shootings is a door lock.
Dallas school leaders acknowledge that clear backpacks alone will not eliminate safety concerns.
Students will be allowed to have a small, nontransparent pouch for personal items. | https://www.kxlf.com/news/national/more-schools-develop-clear-backpack-policies-to-combat-school-shootings-do-they-work | 2022-07-25T16:48:22Z | https://www.kxlf.com/news/national/more-schools-develop-clear-backpack-policies-to-combat-school-shootings-do-they-work | false |
NEW YORK — The NFL is making its move into offering its own media streaming platform.
The league announced that “NFL+” launched on Monday. Owners were briefed about it during the league meetings in May, while Brian Rolapp, the NFL's chief media and business officer, confirmed in a column for “Sports Illustrated” last week that it would be starting this season.
Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a phone interview with The Associated Press that the direct-to-consumer offering gives the league the ability to understand what fans and non-fans are seeking in terms of content and customize it for them.
“We think this is a major step forward. It will evolve, build and get better as more and more content becomes available on this platform. The work that we’ve done either with other offerings or research has helped us sort of frame this in a way that we think would be very attractive and engage our fans.”
The launch of “NFL+” comes as 15 games on Thursday night will be carried exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The “Sunday Ticket” package of out-of-market Sunday games currently will expire at the end of this season. Amazon, Apple and Google have emerged as the frontrunners to take over the rights that DirecTV has held since 1994.
What can you watch on NFL+?
“NFL+” will allow fans to view out-of-market preseason games on all devices; local and national regular-season and postseason games on mobile devices like phones and tablets only; team and national radio feeds, NFL Network shows on-demand along with the NFL Films archive. It could also include content produced by teams. It will be accessible through the NFL app and website.
It is an upgrade of the “Game Pass” service that has been available to fans in the United States since 2015. The league began offering a package in which fans could watch replays of games online — appropriately called “Game Rewind” — in 2009. It started to gain favor among fans and analysts in 2012 when it added coaches film, including two angles where all 22 players on the field could be viewed.
The league has also offered out-of-market preseason games either through a separate package or “Game Pass” in previous seasons.
The key to the package is the live regular-season and playoff games. The league regained the mobile rights after its contracts with mobile carriers expired at the end of last season.
How much does it it cost?
“NFL+” will be available for $4.99/month or $39.99/year. A premium package — which includes full and condensed game replays as well as the coaches film — is $9.99/month or $79.99/year. The “Game Pass” package was previously available for $100/year. “NFL+” will part of fans who purchase season tickets for their teams.
“We've had our toe in the water with ‘Game Pass,’ but this is our next step forward,” said Hans Schroeder, the executive vice president of NFL Media. “We think this will be attractive for fans and sort of bring down the price point for fans on a monthly basis. There is an eye on future content down the road. We're excited to see where this can go this year and beyond.”
Goodell said recently the league is hoping to make a decision about “Sunday Ticket” and possibly selling an equity stake in NFL Media properties by the end of the year. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/nfl-plus-streaming-service-launch/507-9cfdae64-4aa0-425e-9cef-17f68aafc9f2 | 2022-07-25T16:48:24Z | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/nfl-plus-streaming-service-launch/507-9cfdae64-4aa0-425e-9cef-17f68aafc9f2 | false |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
3-6-4-4, FIREBALL:
(three, six, four, four; FIREBALL: zero)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
3-6-4-4, FIREBALL:
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There's nothing worse than that sinking feeling of watching your computer screen unexpectedly go black and realizing it's been hours since you last saved your work. And as wildfires rage across much of the country, you may be at higher risk for power outages than usual. If you want to avoid this headache altogether, it's worth investing in a dependable battery backup. Today only, Woot has a massive selection of factory-reconditioned CyberPower backup systems on sale where you can save hundreds compared to what they cost new. This sale ends tonight at 9:59 p.m. PT (12:59 a.m. ET), so be sure to get your order in before then.
A battery backup, sometimes referred to as an uninterruptible power supply or UPS, essentially functions as a power strip with a large power bank that can be used to power your computer, your console or your Wi-Fi network in case of a blackout. It also doubles as a surge protector to keep your electronics safe from blown fuses or other everyday risks.
There are over 20 different models available at this sale, and some are designed to work better with specific types of electronics than others. If you're after general protection for your desktop computer, Wi-Fi router or other home office electronics, the CyberPower SX950U is a great option at just $50. It has a capacity of up to 950 volt-amperes, or 510 watts, of power, takes roughly eight hours to fully recharge and is equipped with 12 outlets and two USB-A charging ports to power a plethora of different devices at once. It's also designed to run as quietly and efficiently as possible so you can keep working distraction-free.
If you're primarily after a battery bank for your gaming setup, the $130 CyberPower GX1325U-FC is designed specifically with consoles and gaming PCs in mind. It has a large storage capacity of up to 1,325 volt-amperes, or 810 watts, and is built to safeguard your Xbox, PlayStation or high-end PC from electrical disturbances, whether it uses a conventional power supply or one with active power factor correction.
And if you've got several devices that need to stay powered on, even during a blackout, you can snag this CyberPower CST1500S for $145. Designed for use in offices, this UPS is made to provide continuous power to department servers, workstations, network devices and more. It has a large power capacity of up to 1,500 volt-amperes, or 900 watts, and also features automatic voltage regulation to maintain safe voltage levels without having to switch to battery power.
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President Joe Biden's COVID-19 symptoms "almost completely resolved," his doctor wrote in a memo released on Monday. His is only remaining symptoms include "some residual nasal congestion" and "minimal hoarseness."
Biden, who's fully vaccinated and double boosted, contracted the virus on July 21 and experienced mild symptoms including a runny nose, fatigue and an occasional cough. He started taking antiviral pill Paxlovid to reduce the severity of those symptoms, and finished his fourth dose on Sunday night.
While Biden did have a temperature of 99.4 degrees, it dropped after he was given a dose of Tylenol and has remained normal since, according to the letter written by White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor. He expects the president will continue to respond well to treatment, as most fully vaccinated and boosted people do.
"There has been nothing in the course of his illness thus far which gives me cause to alter that initial expectation," O'Connor wrote in the letter, adding that the president's early use of Paxlovid provides additional protections against severe illness.
Biden will return to work in person once he tests negative and in the meantime is working via Zoom. In a tweet Thursday, the president said he was "doing great."
"Folks, I'm doing great. Thanks for your concern. Just called Senator Casey, Congressman Cartwright, and Mayor Cognetti (and my Scranton cousins!) to send my regrets for missing our event today. Keeping busy!"
In a video posted to the POTUS Twitter account Thursday afternoon, Biden reiterated he's been double vaccinated, double boosted and that his symptoms are mild. "I'm doing well, getting a lot of work done," Biden added. The video looks to have been filmed with Biden standing on a balcony at the White House.
The news comes amid another wave of COVID-19, with average daily cases across the country increasing to levels not seen since December 2021, when the omicron variant was beginning to spike, according to The New York Times COVID-19 tracking map. COVID cases in the US for the last 28 days have totaled more than 3.3 million, with about 10,600 deaths, according to John Hopkins University COVID-19 data.
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OMAHA, Neb., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rush ReCommerce, a recommerce software and service provider, has closed a $12.9 million Series A financing. The company intends to use the newly invested capital to enhance its solution and accelerate the growth of its recommerce network. The round was led by Beringea with participation from Advantage Capital and existing shareholders.
Rush ReCommerce has developed an end-to-end solution for home goods ecommerce returns and excess products. Most returns, especially bulky items, end up stuck in warehouses or may be disposed of due to high shipping and processing costs. With Rush ReCommerce's solution, products are returned directly to Rush's network and processed with specialized software that evaluates products for greater recovery. The company is pioneering resale of open box home goods online, through its flagship marketplace The Rush Market.
Rush ReCommerce has processed over 225,000 products with a retail value of $60 million and has helped save over 5 million pounds of products from landfills. With its multi-faceted approach to tackle this ever-growing problem, the company's mission is to turn the negative aspects of returns into positives for retailers, suppliers, customers, and the environment. Rush ReCommerce is currently working with 150 manufacturers and brands to handle their online return volume.
Rush ReCommerce CEO and Co-Founder Doug Nielsen has spent the majority of his career in home furnishings ecommerce: "Online returns are a huge problem for ecommerce players. The returns create dents in the sellers' customer experience and profits. We are working to pound out those dents. We're excited to partner with like-minded investors who recognize this growing problem and are committed to helping support our mission."
"The market needs addressed by Rush ReCommerce's solutions will only grow as the ecommerce model displaces brick-and-mortar shopping for even large home goods purchases," said William Blake III, lead investor in the round and partner at Beringea. "By bringing bulky products that would otherwise end up in a landfill back into the circular economy, Rush ReCommerce is a platform for brands to profitably meet sustainability goals."
"Rush ReCommerce is a great example of the types of businesses we seek to support. The company has a unique model that is changing the way goods are recirculated and distributed to new customers. This model has an immense opportunity for expansion, and we are eager to see it grow," said Damon Rawie, Managing Director, Advantage Capital. "Additionally, we are excited to see the company developing in a part of Omaha that will benefit greatly from the additional jobs the company's expansion will bring."
About Rush ReCommerce
Rush ReCommerce was founded with a mission to solve the challenge of large-scale returns from ecommerce. Doug Nielsen, Julie Mahloch, and Jeff DeRuiter wanted to create a sustainable solution to one of the largest growing ecommerce issues - returns & overstocks. Rush ReCommerce has created a solution with a meaningful connection between brands and consumers to unlock a circular economy of recovery for returns. Proprietary software and processing allow partners an opportunity to resell items for higher recovery value. With over 150 manufacturers and brands on the platform currently, Rush ReCommerce is on its way to being the industry leader in helping solve this ever-growing issue.
For more information, please visit www.rushrecommerce.com or email us at info@rushrecommerce.com
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Beringea is a transatlantic venture capital investor that seeks to create lasting success for rapidly scaling entrepreneurial companies. With 30+ employees across offices in Detroit (U.S.) and London (U.K.), we provide patient and intelligent capital and a global footprint to back founders throughout their journey, helping them overcome barriers to scale and build international success stories.
Our track record of three decades of successful investing across a wide range of sectors has inspired our own entrepreneurial ethos; cultivated an exceptional community of entrepreneurs and investors; and fostered the experience required to create substantial businesses and deliver value for shareholders in our funds. The diversity of background, opinion, and expertise throughout our team reflects the community of founders and companies we support and enables us to collaborate effectively with portfolio founders to capitalize on opportunities to successfully reach their goals. For more, visit www.beringea.com.
About Advantage Capital
Advantage Capital provides financing to established and emerging companies located in communities underserved by conventional sources of capital. Since 1992, the firm has invested more than $3.8 billion in companies from a diverse array of industry sectors and has helped support more than 66,000 jobs. Learn more at www.advantagecap.com, or via Twitter or LinkedIn.
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Video: Man hit by car in the Bronx, thieves rob his unconscious body
NEW YORK - A shocking video released by the NYPD shows a man being hit by a car in the Bronx before the people responsible for hitting him stole items from his unconscious body.
Police say the incident happened at around 6:40 a.m. on Saturday morning in the FoxHurst neighborhood. Surveillance video shows the victim, a 39-year-old man, attempting to jog the final steps across a crosswalk on East 169th Street when a black four-door sedan hits him.
The man is sent flying into the air from the force of the crash, landing on the sidewalk where he lays motionless.
The most appalling part of the video happens next, however, as police say two people got out of the car, ran over to the man's body, and stole his belongings before taking off from the scene.
Police say they returned and checked the victim's pockets again before finally leaving for good.
The victim sustained body trauma and was taken by EMS to NYC Health + Hospitals / Lincoln, where he was currently listed in critical condition.
Credit: NYPD
Anyone with information in regard to this incident is asked to call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 1-888-57-PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stoppers website at https://crimestoppers.nypdonline.org/, on Twitter @NYPDTips.
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Sunday, a similar forecast to Saturday will take shape. High temperatures will remain just above average reaching close to the mid-90s and are expected to be paired with dewpoints in the 70s meaning another heat advisory will be in effect for a few counties in our area mainly towards the west and beyond for Sunday. Again, some afternoon pop-up showers should bring very limited momentary relief to some of our area, but these showers will be isolated and, in most cases, may only make it more humid.
For our work week, temperatures remain in the mid-90s with the possibility of some even higher heat index values around 100-to-110-degree category as we get closer to the mid to late portion of the week. Low pressure will come in bits and pieces, and could give us some chances for a few isolated showers and thunderstorms. Most of the activity will stay isolated to scattered during the week. A few of the rain areas may end up being on the heavy side at times. Some of the thunderstorms could produce isolated damaging gusts of outflow wind and could produce a quick inch of rainfall.
Overall, the heat will continue over the next several days and as mentioned above will even build slightly into the middle of next week. Remember to stay hydrated and to take frequent breaks if you must be outside for extended periods of time (especially during the peak heating hours 9am to 6pm). By next weekend a somewhat better chance for showers and thunderstorms could materialize as a front tries to push into the area from the north. Whether or not the front will actually make it into the area will be the big question.
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BANGOR, Maine — Last fall, Bangor became the first municipality in Maine to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products. This May, however, city councilors had to repeal the ordinance before it took effect because of a procedural error.
City officials said they were required to give businesses at least 30-days' notice of the ban, which they reported did not happen. The notice requirement is necessary for municipalities implementing stricter policies than state law.
At Monday's Bangor City Council meeting, councilors are expected to hold a first reading of the new flavored tobacco ban ordinance.
According to the meeting's agenda, the ordinance amends the Code of the City of Bangor to ban the sale, display, marketing, and advertising of flavored tobacco products.
The ordinance also imposes a fine between $50 and $100 for the first violation within a 24-month period and $300 and $1,000 for each subsequent offense within those 24 months.
From there, the ordinance goes to the city's Government Operations Committee on Tuesday, Aug. 2, when members of the public are set to have a chance to voice their thoughts on the proposed ban.
Then, the following Monday, Aug. 8, the ordinance goes back to the city council. Members are expected to hold a vote after the public gets a final opportunity to comment.
"I don't know," Bangor City Council Chair Rick Fornier said when asked if he thinks the ordinance will pass. "There’s a split between some of the councilors right now. I think a lot of the councilors feel this is a state issue and not so much a Bangor issue."
If Bangor votes to pass the ordinance, it would join Portland and Brunswick, which also have bans that took effect June 1.
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LANGLEY, BC — Police reported multiple shootings of “transient victims” Monday in a Vancouver suburb and said a suspect was in custody.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said most of the shootings were in downtown Langley. There was one report of a shooting in neighboring Langley Township.
Police Sgt. Rebecca Parslow said she had no immediate details on the victims' conditions.
Mounties issued a cellphone alert about 6:30 a.m., telling people to avoid the area.
Police closed off a main route through the center of the city. Authorities later issued a cellphone alert saying the suspect was in custody.
Authorities initially said they were unsure if the shooter acted alone. But police later said the man in custody is believed to be solely responsible.
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At least one Bay Area sports star had fun at Chavez Ravine this weekend.
Klay Thompson took in the Giants' loss to the Dodgers Sunday, their first four-game sweep at the hands of their Southern California rivals in nearly 30 years.
Trayce Thompson, the younger brother of the Warriors star, scorched the Giants over the weekend, going 5-for-13 with two doubles, a triple and three walks. With Trayce doing the hard work on the field, Klay was able to kick back as only he knows how.
"This L.A. heat is no joke. Champs, baby," Klay said on his Instagram story before chugging a beer. "Man, I love baseball season."
Thompson was seated directly behind the dugout, where he was able to both celebrate a key RBI double by his brother and admire Joc Pederson's hair.
Trayce Thompson's career looked to be floundering after failing to catch on with the Tigers and Pirates this spring, but he's stuck with the Dodgers even after Mookie Betts returned from injury. The younger Thompson is slashing .284/.360/.493 in 75 at-bats for the Dodgers, earning consistent outfield playing time.
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Admissions open for special educators’ course
Vidya Sagar is offering a two-year full-time course, B.Ed. in Special Education —multiple disabilities
Vidya Sagar, an organisation working with persons with disabilities, is offering a B. Ed in Special Education — multiple disabilities.
This is a two-year full time course and is affiliated to the Tamil Nadu Teachers’ Education University and recognised by the Rehabilitation Council of India. It has the equivalence of B. Ed. general education.
On completion of the course, the candidates can work in a mainstream school or special school, start their own rehab centre, take up the teacher eligibility test for government jobs or pursue higher studies and get into research.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A bus fell off a bridge Sunday in Kenya and plunged into a river along the highway, killing at least 21 people, police said.
The bus, traveling from the central town Meru along the highway to Nairobi, the capital, “must have developed brake failure, because it was at a very high speed when the accident happened,” said senior police official Rono Bunei.
The accident occurred about 6:30 p.m. and Red Cross officials said the rescue operation was suspended after nightfall.
Alex Mugambi, the manager of a community rescue team, said he believes the death toll is likely to rise.
The accident is the latest in a series of deadly crashes in Kenya — and across the wider East African region — where roads are often narrow and police blame speeding drivers for crashes.
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LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — The siren at the Dawsonville, Georgia, pool hall that sounds whenever Chase Elliott wins a race did indeed go off Sunday night without the hometown star ever leading a lap at Pocono Raceway.
“Winner, winner Joe Gibbs Racing are cheaters!” the Dawsonville Pool Room tweeted.
In an extraordinary decision for a NASCAR Cup Series race, Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin had his Pocono win thrown out and runner-up and teammate Kyle Busch also was disqualified after their Toyotas failed inspections.
Elliott shot up from third place and the Hendrick Motorsports driver was awarded his fourth victory of the season. He never led a lap in the No. 9 Chevrolet — and his car also was inspected by NASCAR.
Hamlin lost his record seventh victory at Pocono and his third win of the season. Busch led a race-high 63 laps.
NASCAR believed the last time it disqualified an apparent winner was April 17, 1960, when Emanuel Zervakis’ victory at Wilson Speedway in North Carolina was thrown out because of an oversized fuel tank.
“We were shocked to learn of the infraction that caused our two cars to fail NASCAR’s post-race technical inspection,” Joe Gibbs said in a statement. “We plan to review every part of the process that led to this situation.”
The penalties can be appealed and both Toyotas were sent to NASCAR’s research and development center in North Carolina for further evaluation. NASCAR said the infractions were not caught in the pre-race inspection because the wrap was not removed from the cars until after the race.
“There was some issues discovered that affect aero in the vehicle,” NASCAR Cup Series managing director Brad Moran said. “There really was no reason why there was some material that was somewhere it shouldn’t have been. And that does basically come down to a DQ.”
Moran said the parts in question were the front fascia —essentially the nose cone — and final decisions “should be sorted out by next week.”
Moran said the inspection “rules have tightened up” with the introduction this season of a new car. NASCAR’s newest version is pretty much a kit car. Teams get all the same pieces from varying vendors and have detailed instructions regarding how to put it together.
“We don’t want to be here talking about this problem,” Moran said. “But the teams and the owners and everybody was well aware that this new car was going to be kept with some pretty tight tolerances. There’s some areas that all the teams are well aware that we can not go down the path that we had in the past with the other car.”
The failures marred what had been a banner day for JGR.
Hamlin had seemingly won for the third time this season and passed Hall of Fame driver Jeff Gordon for most wins at Pocono with seven. Hamlin swept two races at Pocono in his rookie season in 2006, and added wins in 2009, 2010, 2019 and 2020. Now, he remains tied with the four-time NASCAR champion.
Hamlin had plenty to handle from the start, when the pole sitter tagged the wall on the opening lap. He recovered — at 400 miles on the 2 1/2-mile tri-oval there’s plenty of racing ahead — then had to watch Busch lead the majority of the race. Oh, then there was this thorny issue of settling a lingering score with Ross Chastain.
Chastain wrecked Hamlin two times in a month earlier this season — Hamlin counted two more times from last season — and was fed-up with the aggressive driving of the watermelon farmer. Hamlin refused to give his rival an inch off a restart at Pocono and forced Chastain into the wall with 16 laps left in the race. Chastain slammed the wall and triggered a wreck that collected several drivers, including winless Kevin Harvick, who is fighting for a playoff spot.
“What did you want me to do? What did you expect me to do,” Hamlin asked in the immediate aftermath.
Chastain, who has two wins this season driving for Trackhouse Racing, sheepishly understood comeuppance was due.
“I think that’s something that’s been owed to me for a few months now,” Chastain said.
Hamlin got the last word — well the latest word — but does it squash their beef? Perhaps not, as the wife of Chastain’s race team owner Justin Marks tweeted, “Game. On.”
Hamlin also lost his tie with former teammate Tony Stewart on NASCAR’s career wins list with 49.
“We’ve just been good friends and he’s certainly someone that I look up to from a talent standpoint,” Hamlin said. “He was the guy that for 36 races was a threat to win, and that’s what I hope to be some day.”
Hamlin is pretty close: He’s a three-time Daytona 500 champion and part owner of 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan. About the only blemish on his resume is the championship he’s failed to win — and the first DQ of his Cup career.
Hamlin’s young daughter burst into tears of joy and he sent her to retrieve the checkered flag. Taylor Hamlin clutched the flag as she slid through the passenger’s side window and took a victory lap around Pocono with dad at the wheel.
Hamlin tweeted a photo of his daughter holding the flag and he wrote, “Yeah, good luck getting that back.”
NASCAR could say the same to him over his championship trophy.
TY GAME
Ty Gibbs finished 16th for 23XI Racing in his first career Cup start subbing for the injured Kurt Busch.
Busch suffered a head injury during a hard hit Saturday in qualifying and was not cleared to race by NASCAR’s medical staff. That opened the door for the 19-year-old Gibbs. In a pinch, the grandson of Joe Gibbs wore Busch’s firesuit and Hamlin’s shoes.
“I never thought I’d race with these guys,” Gibbs said. “It was just cool being next to them on the track. To 10-year-old Ty, that means a lot.”
Grandpa Joe was pretty proud.
“He was discouraged that he couldn’t get more out of it,” Gibbs said. “I think he realizes how tough it is.”
NO DEAL
Gibbs remained concerned JGR has yet to reach a new contact with Kyle Busch.
“We had a couple of companies, we thought (were in) that wound up to be disappointments for us,” Gibbs said. “But it is hard and it is discouraging.”
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IndyCar and NASCAR share next weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. IndyCar races Saturday on the road course; NASCAR races Sunday.
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Several key federal student loan forgiveness and relief initiatives are about to end. At the same time, the Biden administration is approaching a self-imposed deadline for deciding whether to enact broad student loan forgiveness. President Biden will have to make a decision on these initiatives very soon — likely within a matter of weeks.
Here’s where things stand.
Student Loan Pause Ends in August
The ongoing student loan pause is set to end in just 37 days. The pause, which has suspended payments and interest accrual on government-held federal student loans for over two years, was originally supposed to last six months. But as the country grappled with the long-term impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic and the associated economic turmoil, President Trump and President Biden extended the payment pause multiple times. Biden’s last extension is set to end on August 31.
Unlike previous times the student loan pause was set to expire, the Education Department appears to making little effort to notify borrowers of the imminent return to repayment. That, combined with ongoing economic pressure associated with the worst inflation American families have experienced in decades, suggests that a further extension of the payment pause is possible, if not likely. But top Biden officials have not tipped their hands. Ultimately, borrowers will need to be informed within weeks, if not days, about the fate of the student loan pause.
Student Loan Forgiveness Decision By August
President Biden and top Education Department officials had expressed openness to some form of mass student loan forgiveness in recent months. Biden campaigned on a pledge to support $10,000 or more in federal student loan forgiveness for most borrowers, but he subsequently expressed reluctance about cancelling larger amounts of student debt or relying on executive action (rather than Congressional legislation) to implement it.
In April, Biden seemed closer than ever to making a decision on broad student loan forgiveness, suggesting that he would decide within weeks. Reports suggested that top officials were considering $10,000 in federal student loan forgiveness via executive action, with restrictions based on borrowers’ income levels.
But months have since passed, and the White House has not said much publicly other than Biden is still considering what to do. Officials previously suggested that Biden would decide on student loan forgiveness before the end of the student loan pause. Biden himself appeared to confirm that last week, telling reporters that he would decide on broad student loan cancellation “by the end of August.”
PSLF Waiver Ends in October
The Biden administration implemented the “Limited PSLF Waiver” initiative last year to broaden access to the troubled Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which can wipe out the federal student loan debt for borrowers who work in nonprofit or government jobs for 10 years or longer. The initiative has resulted in over $8 billion in approve student loan forgiveness, according to the Education Department.
But the initiative is set to end on October 31. At that point, the PSLF program would revert to the original program rules, which had tripped up borrowers and student loan servicers for years, keeping approval rates hovering in the one or two percent range. Advocacy groups have been urging the Biden administration to extend the waiver. But so far, the administration is still pushing the October 31 deadline.
“Now through October 31, 2022, you may be able to receive credit for student loan payments that previously did not qualify for PSLF,” said the Education Department in a tweet on Monday. “Learn more & submit your waiver.” The notice echoes similar messaging by top Biden officials in recent weeks.
Biden has not indicated whether an extension of the Limited PSLF Waiver is under consideration, but he would need to act soon to extend it, given the approaching October deadline.
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DIAMOND BAR, Calif., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With Bedsure's all-new Back-To-School event kicking off in June, Bedsure and its lines of cozy products are helping hundreds of thousands of incoming and returning dorm residents to turn their dorms into a cozy den. Bedsure's Back-To-School offers provide students with the coziest beddings with great value, including the Bedsure Dorm Room Essential Bundles.
While college life can be a significant milestone for some, it is also one of the biggest financial burdens for many. This is because the total cost of college goes beyond the tuition and can easily stretch into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
"Considering student loan interest and loss of income, the ultimate cost of a bachelor's degree can exceed $400,000," quoting the Education Data Initiative.
The financial burdens that are associated with college have skyrocketed in recent years, and the situation has been deeply worsen due to the impact of the pandemic and the rising inflation.
Bedsure, a global leading home textile manufacturer with over 18 million cozy customers served to date, is doing its part to help incoming and returning residents get cozy and turn their dorm into a cozy den by introducing college-budget friendly premium and high-quality TWIN XL-sized beddings at an affordable price to the market.
Noteworthily, Bedsure is passing off the profit from its sales to college-aged customers with deeply discounted products. The move allows customers to purchase cozy college dorm beddings at cost and will reduce the financial burdens a college student or their parents will face to get cozy in college, taking some burdens off the shoulders of hardworking parents and students.
The sales made available by Bedsure include the comprehensive college dorm essential bundles in Twin XL size with savings up to 30% off and standalone products that are made available with even bigger discounts.
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To celebrate world lollipop day, Chupa Chups has introduced their ‘Colour Your Tongue’ campaign. The campaign has been curated for the brand’s young consumer-base to celebrate the lollipop’s birthday in a novel and quirky way.
The digital film shows a bunch of teens celebrating their lollipop’s birthday. With this film, the brand encourages young consumers to ‘colour their tongue’ with the new Chupa Chups blueberry lollipop.
This film opens with a teenage girl who pops Chupa Chups lollipop that colours her tongue blue. Excited about celebrating lollipop’s birthday, she urges her squad to join her in celebrating world lollipop day. However, seeing her uninterested batchmates, she starts losing her enthusiasm as well.
The entire sequence is supported by a track to build the excitement and let the audience resonate well with the brand philosophy of ‘forever fun’.
Rajesh Ramakrishnan, managing director, Perfetti Van Melle (PVMI), said, “Our goal is to keep the engagement with our young consumers forever fresh, and we hope that this product and campaign finds its way into their hearts and minds- just like all our prior campaigns.”
Ritu Sharda, chief creative officer, Ogilvy North, added, “Who knew a day like world lollipop day even existed. And if there was a brand that could own this day, it had to be Chupa Chups. With the colour your tongue lollipop, we found the whole act of showing off your coloured tongues, irreverent, in a fun way. So we took this child-like act and turned it into a wacky happy birthday song to celebrate world lollipop day.”
Conceptualised by Mullen Lintas, the campaign has aimed to showcase how R K Marble fortifies their loyalty towards the brand’s principles by staying forever true to their promises and practices.
The brand has launched a new ad film with an aim to resolve modern day pimple care routine. It also marks the cameo debut of Plum’s founder, Shankar Prasad.
Over the past few years, the number of women at the junior level has grown. Still, women continue to be underrepresented at the leadership level. Bias impacts women’s day-to-day work experiences and ability to advance. We are discussing the challenges women are facing in the workplace.
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BERLIN (AP) — A German union has called on Lufthansa ground staff to walk out on a one-day strike Wednesday in a dispute over pay.
The ver.di service workers’ union said Monday that the call applies to all Lufthansa locations in Germany. It comes amid negotiations on pay for about 20,000 employees of logistical, technical and cargo subsidiaries of the airline.
The strike was set to start at 3:45 a.m. (0145 GMT) Wednesday and end at 6 a.m. (0400 GMT) on Thursday.
The union aims to raise the pressure on Lufthansa ahead of the next round of negotiations on Aug. 3 and 4.
Such “warning strikes” are a common tactic in German labor negotiations and typically last from several hours to a day or two. This walkout comes at a time when airports in Germany and elsewhere already are seeing disruption and long lines for security checks.
Ver.di is calling for a 9.5% pay increase this year and says an offer by Lufthansa earlier this month, which would involve a deal for an 18-month period, falls far short of its demands.
Lufthansa human resources chief Michael Niggemann said in a statement that ver.di’s strike call “is all the more incomprehensible given that the employer side has offered high and socially balanced pay increases” despite a “tense” economic situation for the company and an uncertain economic outlook. | https://wgntv.com/business/ap-business/german-union-calls-1-day-strike-by-lufthansa-ground-staff/ | 2022-07-25T17:23:13Z | https://wgntv.com/business/ap-business/german-union-calls-1-day-strike-by-lufthansa-ground-staff/ | false |
Police respond to call of shots fired at Love Field airport in Dallas
Published: Jul. 25, 2022 at 11:52 AM CDT|Updated: 29 minutes ago
DALLAS (AP) — Police are responding to reports of shots fired at Dallas Love Field airport, but there were no immediate reports of injuries.
Dallas police Sgt. Warren Mitchell says police were investigating the reports Monday morning at Love Field but no other details were immediately released.
Love Field serves as a hub for Southwest Airlines.
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New outdoor courtyard opens at Lancaster Science Factory
A new outdoor space opened Monday at the Lancaster Science Factory.
The courtyard is part of a more than $4 million campaign of improvements at the center on New Holland Avenue.
The space has interactive exhibits and rain gardens with native plants.
"They learn about why it's important to protect our soil and our water and ways that they can do it, like planting a rain garden or having a rain barrel and also the ways that our partners in the community are working together to help preserve the waters of the Chesapeake Bay," Amanda Bakay said.
The courtyard also features a 15-foot-tall kinetic sculpture inspired by the native willow oak tree. The work by metalsmith Jeremy Waak has spring-loaded branches that sway in the breeze, as well as handcrafted leaves that also move. | https://www.wgal.com/article/lancaster-science-factory-new-outdoor-courtyard/40707503 | 2022-07-25T17:23:31Z | https://www.wgal.com/article/lancaster-science-factory-new-outdoor-courtyard/40707503 | false |
Tottenham 'make a move for £42.5m-rated Nicolo Zaniolo' with Roma open to a deal after the arrival of Paulo Dybala... but Spurs face a fight with Juventus for the 23-year-old's signature
- Tottenham have moved to add Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo to their growing squad
- The attacker is rated at £42.5million and Roma may be willing to move him on
- The arrival of Paulo Dybala in Rome could alter Zaniolo's role at the club
- Juventus have been long-term admirers but may need to sell to fund a move
Tottenham have reportedly entered the battle for Roma attacker Nicolo Zaniolo.
New contract negotiations for the Italian international have stalled in recent weeks, and, with two years remaining on his current deal, Jose Mourinho's side may look to move Zaniolo on this summer.
According to Tuttosport, Spurs are willing to battle Juventus for the 23-year-old's signature with Antonio Conte still looking to add more numbers to his squad this summer.
Nicolo Zaniolo (left) could be sold by Roma this summer after the arrival of Paulo Dybala
Antonio Conte is still looking to add to his Tottenham in an already busy transfer window
Juventus have been favourites for Zaniolo all transfer window, but need to sell in order to fund Roma's £42.5million asking price.
Former Juve sporting director Fabio Paratici, now at Tottenham, has reportedly made contact with Roma over a move for Zaniolo in the last few days.
Roma's headline signing of Paulo Dybala this summer leaves the Italian side even more open to doing business, but they will only sell for the right price.
Zaniolo is said to have supported Juventus as a child, however, which means he could favour staying in Italy.
Zaniolo has scored 22 goals in 111 games for Jose Mourinho's side since debuting in 2018
Max Allegri is a long-term admirer of the 23-year-old and is keen to take him to Juventus
Juventus have reportedly been trying to entice Roma into a loan deal with an obligation to buy, which could help with the financing of the move.
Juventus have completed deals in that way successfully in the past, so Tottenham may be up against it.
Zaniolo has scored 22 goals in 111 games for Roma since his debut in 2018.
He has been a regular in Jose Mourinho's side but may his role may be adjusted with the arrival of Dybala.
The midfielder has enjoyed a good run of recent form after two serious knee injuries, and can play in midfield, out wide, or up front. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11046875/Tottenham-make-42-5m-Nicolo-Zaniolo-Roma-open-deal-Paulo-Dybala-arrival.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-07-25T17:23:36Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-11046875/Tottenham-make-42-5m-Nicolo-Zaniolo-Roma-open-deal-Paulo-Dybala-arrival.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
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Instacart founder Apoorva Mehta is calling it quits
Instacart announced that CEO Fidji Simo had been appointed as Chair of the Board of Directors, effective as Mehta moves out from the board once Instacart becomes a public company.
US-based Instacart's founder and executive chairman Apoorva Mehta has announced that he will be stepping down from his role of executive chairman once the company goes public.
Instacart announced that CEO Fidji Simo had been appointed as Chair of the Board of Directors, effective as Mehta moves out from the board once Instacart becomes a public company.
"Since I transitioned from CEO to Executive Chairman a year ago, I realised that I want to pursue a new mission, and I want to do it with the same singular focus that I had while building Instacart. Stepping off the board will allow me to do just that," Mehta said in a tweet late Friday.
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Simo, a former Facebook executive, took over as CEO of Instacart when Mehta departed that role and will be the future executive chairman of the board.
"Mehta realised more than a decade ago that grocery delivery was a core consumer need. He worked tirelessly with the team to create and build a successful model that allows consumers to access same-day delivery from their favorite grocers," said Simo.
Simo thanked him "for all he has done for Instacart over the last decade".
Instacart partners with more than 800 national, regional, and local retail brands to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 70,000 stores across more than 5,500 cities in North America on its Marketplace.
"Mehta created a company that is transforming the grocery industry. His hard work and dedication brought Instacart into the homes of millions of customers," said Instacart Board Member Jeff Jordan.
Over the past few years, the number of women at the junior level has grown. Still, women continue to be underrepresented at the leadership level. Bias impacts women’s day-to-day work experiences and ability to advance. We are discussing the challenges women are facing in the workplace.
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INDIANAPOLIS – After a stormy weekend, where some areas of central Indiana picked up 1-3″, we will have a quiet Monday before more rain chances return.
Stormy, active weekend behind us
Over the weekend, some areas picked up over 2″ of rainfall. Some areas were under severe thunderstorm warnings and even a few tornado warnings as well. Large trees and flooding were reported in those areas as well. As of Monday morning, the National Weather Service has not confirmed any tornado touchdowns around central Indiana.
Quiet Monday
For the rest of your Monday, temperatures will top off in the lower 80s with decreasing humidity levels into the afternoon under a mix of sun and clouds. Showers and clouds don’t move back in until later tonight and into the overnight hours.
Flooding concerns Tuesday, heavy rainfall
A Flood Watch has been issued for a few of our southwestern counties tonight through Tuesday afternoon. An additional 1-2″ is possible in the heavier pockets of rainfall that are expected through Tuesday. As always, never drive into flood waters, turn around don’t drown.
Rain chances this week
There are more rain chances Wednesday and Thursday of this week. Flooding could be an issue where heavier pockets of rainfall set up. These rain chances, however, are great for our drought conditions. Temperatures will stay in the 70s and 80s the rest of this week. After the rainfall on Thursday, humidity levels will drop.
Nice weekend ahead
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Growing up in mid-sized Virginia Beach, Andrew Waldholtz wanted to live in a big city so he moved to the District of Columbia for college. After four years in the comparatively expensive city, he realized he wanted a place to live that was more affordable.
Waldholtz, 35, eventually found a happy compromise in St. Louis whose Midwestern affordability and opportunities to build his career in corporate compliance had the added bonus that his sister and brother-in-law lived there.
Now living 940 miles (1,513 kilometers) away from Virginia Beach, Waldholtz is in a distinct minority among others who reached adulthood in the 21st century in that he resides a half-continent away from where he grew up, according to a new study by U.S. Census Bureau and Harvard University researchers released Monday.
The study found that by age 26 more than two-thirds of young adults in the U.S. lived in the same area where they grew up, 80% had moved less than 100 miles (161 kilometers) away and 90% resided less than 500 miles (804 kilometers) away. Migration distances were shorter for Black and Hispanic individuals, compared to white and Asian young adults, and the children of higher income parents traveled farther away from their hometowns than those of less wealthy parents, according to the study.
“For many individuals, the ‘radius of economic opportunity’ is quite narrow,” the report said.
Young adulthood is a period in life when migration is highest in the U.S. The study looked at the likelihood of people born primarily between 1984 and 1992 moving away from the commuting zone they grew up in. Commuting zones are made up of one or more counties that reflect a local labor market, and there are more than 700 commuting zones in the U.S. The birth range in the study overlaps the generation typically referred to as millennials.
It turns out that the most common destinations for young adults were concentrated near where they grew up, said the study which utilized decennial census, survey and tax data.
For instance, three quarters of people who grew up in the Chicago area stayed there. Rockford was the top destination for people who moved away and stayed in Illinois but only represented less than 1% of the young adults from Chicago. Los Angeles was the top destination for those who moved out of state but that accounted for only 1.1% of young adults from Chicago, according to an interactive data tool that accompanies the study.
Where young adults moved to varied by race.
Atlanta was the most popular destination for young Black adults moving away from their hometowns, followed by Houston and Washington. Young Black adults who grew up in high-income households were multiple times more likely to move to these cities in a “New Great Migration” than those from low-income families, according to the study.
For white adults leaving their hometowns, New York, Los Angeles, Washington and Denver were the most population destinations. Los Angeles and New York were the top two destinations for Asians and Hispanic young adults. San Antonio and Phoenix also were popular with Hispanics, while San Francisco also appealed to Asian young adults.
Despite the region’s economic woes and the prospect of job opportunities elsewhere, young adults in Appalachia were less likely to move far from their hometowns compared to those of similar incomes living elsewhere, the report said.
The reluctance of millennials to move far away is backed up by recent studies showing declines in mobility in the U.S. for the overall population. In the middle of the last century, about a fifth of U.S. residents, not just young adults, moved each year. That figure has dropped steadily since the 1950s, going from about 20% to 8.4% last year, due to an aging population, dual-income households that make it more difficult to pick up and move and, more recently, the pandemic, according to a recent report from Brookings.
A Pew Research Center survey released last week showed that a quarter of U.S. adults ages 25 to 34 resided in a multigenerational family household in 2021, up from 9% in 1971. The age groups in the Pew study and the study by the Census Bureau and Harvard University researchers overlap to some degree.
When there were wage gains in a local labor market, most of the benefits went to residents who grew up within 100 miles (161 kilometers) rather than people who had migrated to the area. Wage increases’ effect on migration to an area was rather small, and migrants likely would have moved there regardless of wage hikes. Young Black adults were less likely to move to a place because of wage hikes compared to white and Hispanic millennials, said the study released Monday.
Waldholtz, who is white, graduated into the recession in 2008 and went back to Virginia Beach for work. “Probably the worst time ever to be looking for a job,” he said. He eventually went to law school in Ohio and prioritized work opportunities when deciding where to live after graduation three years later.
“All of us need a job to pay our bills,” Waldholtz said. “That factor has to be the most important factor.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department filed a lawsuit Monday against some of the largest poultry producers in the U.S. along with a proposed settlement seeking to end what it claims have been longstanding deceptive and abusive practices for workers.
The suit, filed in federal court in Maryland, names Cargill, Sanderson Farms and Wayne Farms, along with a data consulting company known as Webber, Meng, Sahl and Co. and its president.
In its lawsuit, the Justice Department alleges the companies have been engaged in a multiyear conspiracy to exchange information about the wages and benefits of workers at poultry processing plants to drive down employee competition in the marketplace. The companies did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment.
The government contends the data consulting firm helped to share the information about the workers’ compensation with the companies and their executives. By carrying out the scheme, officials allege, the companies were able to compete less intensely for workers and reduce the amount of money and benefits they had to offer their employees, suppressing competition for poultry processing workers across the board, according to court papers.
The defendants and unnamed co-conspirators in the lawsuit account for hiring about 90% of all chicken processing jobs in the nation.
The suit is the latest example of the Justice Department’s antitrust enforcement targeting companies the government believes engage in anticompetitive behavior to stifle workers or harm consumers. It also comes as the department continues a broader investigation into labor abuses in the poultry industry.
“Through a brazen scheme to exchange wage and benefit information, these poultry processors stifled competition and harmed a generation of plant workers who face demanding and sometimes dangerous conditions to earn a living,” said Doha Mekki, the principal deputy assistant attorney general for the Justice Department’s antitrust division.
The suit against the companies was filed with a proposed consent decree — a settlement that would require the companies to pay $84.8 million in restitution for workers who were harmed by the unlawful information sharing network.
The settlement would also put in place a federal monitor selected by the Justice Department who would ensure compliance for the next decade. The consent decree also would permit Justice Department lawyers and investigators to inspect the poultry processors’ facilities and interview their employees to ensure they are complying with the terms, according to court documents.
The suit comes as Cargill and Continental Grain, of which Wayne Farms is a subsidiary, formed a joint venture to acquire Sanderson Farms, paying $203 per share in cash for a company that last year processed more than 4.8 billion pounds (2.2 billion kilograms) of meat.
The companies plan to combine Sanderson Farms with Wayne Farms to form a new, privately held poultry business. Operations will include poultry processing plants and prepared foods plants across Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, and Texas.
Wayne Farms has more than 9,000 employees. It makes products under brand names including Wayne Farms fresh and prepared chicken, Platinum Harvest premium fresh chicken, Chef’s Craft gourmet chicken, Naked Truth premium chicken and Ladybird premium chicken.
Laurel, Mississippi-based Sanderson Farms has 17,000 employees and 12 plants. It processes 13.6 million chickens per week.
The proposed consent decree would also resolve allegations that Sanderson Farms and Wayne Farms treated chicken farmers unfairly by using a system that reduced their pay for low performance.
The farmers sign contracts to raise the chickens, and the processing companies provide the birds and the feed. The farmers’ pay is then determined by how well they perform compared with other chicken growers. The Justice Department alleges that the companies’ use of that compensation method, known as the “tournament system,” resulted in their failure to provide information for farmers to evaluate and manage their financial risk.
Generally, chicken producers enter long-term contracts with meat companies that farmers say lock them into deals that fix their compensation at unprofitably low levels.
As part of that settlement, Sanderson Farms and Wayne Farms would be prohibited from reducing the base payments to chicken growers as a way to penalize them for under-performance. The consent decree would, though, allow the companies to offer incentives and bonuses to growers.
The proposed consent decree with the poultry companies and one with the data company were filed in court on Monday. Under federal law, the proposals would also be published in the Federal Register and there would be a 60-day period for people to send comments to the Justice Department before a court could accept and finalize the agreements.
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This story has been corrected to show the settlement calls for restitution of $84.8 million, not $84.4 million. | https://wgntv.com/politics-3/ap-politics/feds-suing-poultry-producers-over-unfair-worker-practices/ | 2022-07-25T17:28:20Z | https://wgntv.com/politics-3/ap-politics/feds-suing-poultry-producers-over-unfair-worker-practices/ | true |
IRVINE, Calif., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) today announced several new executive appointments following the successful launch of its new in-flight entertainment (IFE) seat-end solution, Astrova. The company's announcement comes amid a broad recovery for the airline industry and sustained increases in passenger traffic.
Ken Sain, Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Avionics, said, "Panasonic is entering this period of renewed industry demand from a position of innovation and strength. Our new Astrova product has been enthusiastically received by our customers and is but one example of how we have transformed our business to better develop our products and serve our customers. I am confident that the leadership changes that we are announcing today will build on this momentum."
The Company announced that Satyen Yadav will join Panasonic Avionics as Chief Technology Officer on August 8, 2022. Yadav will be responsible for leading all aspects of the company's software and systems engineering teams, cloud, hardware, and IT/security. He will serve as a key member of Panasonic Avionics' executive team and be directly responsible for an organization of over 800 employees spread across Panasonic's Irvine, California headquarters, as well as the Bay Area office and other global locations. Yadav joins Panasonic Avionics from Compute North, a leader in sustainable data centers. Prior to that role, he served as Global Chief Technology Officer for Boeing Digital Solutions and Analytics business. He succeeds Joe Bentley, who has held the position since July, 2020 and is leaving the company at the end of the month.
John Wade will join the company as Vice President, Connectivity Solutions on August 1, 2022. Wade will be responsible for the overall strategy, performance, and day-to-day operations of the Connectivity business unit. He will oversee a team of network capacity engineers and satellite experts, while working very closely with sales, engineering, and product management to drive revenue and support airlines worldwide. Wade is an industry-recognized expert who most recently served as the President of Commercial Aviation at Intelsat, which acquired GoGo's Business Aviation business in 2020.
Panasonic Avionics also announced that Tom Eskola will take on a new role as Vice President, Panasonic Technical Services. Eskola brings to this position a deep knowledge of Panasonic and commitment to its customers. He joined the company more than ten years ago and most recently served as Vice President and General Manager of the Europe, Middle East, and Africa region (EMEA). Eskola will continue his EMEA responsibilities until the company names his replacement.
Eskola succeeds Sean Gavin. Gavin had a successful 14-year career with Panasonic and will be leaving the company in mid-August.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation is the world's leading supplier of in-flight entertainment and communication systems. The company pioneered the industry beginning in 1979 and has consistently introduced innovations that enable unique customer experiences and enhance airline loyalty (NPS), ancillary revenue, and operational efficiency.
Leading airlines across the world have chosen to install Panasonic Avionics IFE systems on more than 15,000 commercial aircraft and satellite Wi-Fi connectivity on over 3,400 aircraft. Panasonic Avionics' proven systems power approximately 70% of the global IFE-equipped fleet and is supported by the largest, global support and services team utilizing OEM insights to ensure peak system performance.
Panasonic Avionics Corporation is headquartered in California with over 3,500 employees and operates in 50 locations around the globe.
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AUSTIN, Texas — When the summertime rolls around, that typically means more time spent outdoors. But the sunshine can be doing a number on your skin in the long run if not cared for properly.
Dr. Seemal R. Desai, MD, FAAD, a board-certified dermatologist, recommends sunscreen any time you're outdoors, using an SPF 30 or higher and applying it at least every two hours. Another important step is to always apply sunscreen 15 to 30 minutes before being outdoors or getting in water.
Dr. Desai said, if possible, avoid peak sunlight times between the hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
"That's really very important. It's also very important to realize that the amount of sunscreen that you put on your body is really critical. Most adults need about a shot glass-size amount full of sunscreen for your whole body," said Dr. Desai.
Dr. Desai says according to recent data, about 50% of adults don't apply enough sunscreen or reapply properly.
"So many people think, 'Oh, I'm doing it. I got the sunscreen, I applied it.' Then you go swimming when you didn't apply it soon enough and it washed off or you didn't apply enough, or you went out during the hours where you really want to avoid direct sun exposure. So I think those are some of the key critical elements," said Dr. Desai.
If you're swimming in a pool, ocean or lake, it's also very crucial to make sure sunscreen is being applied. Some sunscreens are available that can actually go on to wet skin.
"In my personal opinion, what I recommend to my patients is dry your skin, dry that excessive perspiration, water off of your skin and then reapply also. Then make sure you wait 15 minutes before jumping back into the pool. Give it that 15- to 30-minute window. You want to make sure you start the process over. So it may sound like a lot of work, but a few minutes can really protect your skin," stated Dr. Desai.
Excessive sun exposure and UV light is one of the most important risk factors for developing melanoma. Dr. Desai said in his practice alone, they diagnose thousands of skin cancers a year.
"It's incredibly concerning when I see patients who think they're doing the right thing for sun safety come in still with sunburns," said Desai.
However, there are ways to protect yourself from the sun, including wearing clothing items and sportswear that contain UVA protection. Items like gym shirts, shorts and long sleeves are available at certain stores. Also, wear a wide-brimmed hat.
"I can't stress that enough. Now the hat does not replace sunscreen on your forehead, face or scalp area, but it's an additional layer of protection. So even if you're running errands, you need to go take your dog out, still protect yourself, especially where we live, in triple-digit temperatures and such a high UV index, it is critically important. Even that short exposure can lead to a burn," said Dr. Desai.
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CRDA to e-auction plots at truck terminal
VIJAYAWADA July 25, 2022 22:44 ISTThe AP Capital Region Development Authority (CRDA) is conducting an e-auction of 386 plots at Jagananna Smart Township at Nowlur in the capital region. So far, 119 plots have been handed over to the beneficiaries who participated in the e-auction.
Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister Audimulapu Suresh held a review meeting on Monday. On the occasion, CRDA officials told him that they had chalked out plans to sell plots in 56 acre of land located at Chenchupeta, Payakapuram and Amaravati truck terminal on August 4. The CRDA was planning to pool up resources through the sale of plots.
CRDA Commissioner Vivek Yadav and others were present.
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Between September and November 2021, the International Organization for Migration’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (IOM DTM) undertook its second household-level multi-sector assessment of selected urban areas and camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in South Sudan. The assessment aims to:
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Quantify the prevalence of vulnerabilities and humanitarian needs across sectors, with a focus on food security, economic vulnerability and nutrition as well as selected indicators on shelter and non-food items (SNFI), education, health, water, hygiene and sanitation (WASH), protection (including child protection and gender-based violence) and mental health and psycho-social support (MHPSS).
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Generate a better understanding of urban displacement and migration, including return and relocation after displacement in South Sudan or abroad.
This survey is part of the country-wide extended Food Security and Nutrition Monitoring System (FSNMS+) assessment in South Sudan, jointly conducted by IOM, the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), REACH and several humanitarian clusters. It was designed to be an independent, crisis-wide and coordinated inter-agency multi-sectoral needs assessment, mandated by the Humanitarian Country Team and endorsed by the InterCluster Coordination Group. Together, the joint findings provide an evidence-base for the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, the Humanitarian Needs Overview and the Humanitarian Response Plan.
This report presents sectoral findings for Naivasha IDP Camp. Separate profiles have been published for Juba’s urban area, and IDP Camps I and III, Wau’s urban area, the urban area of Bentiu / Rubkona and Bentiu IDP camp, Malakal’s urban area and Protection of Civilians (PoC) site and the urban areas of Bor and Yei. | https://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/south-sudan-idp-site-multi-sector-needs-and-vulnerabilities-survey-fsnms-wau-naivasha-idp-camp-september-october-2021 | 2022-07-25T17:31:42Z | https://reliefweb.int/report/south-sudan/south-sudan-idp-site-multi-sector-needs-and-vulnerabilities-survey-fsnms-wau-naivasha-idp-camp-september-october-2021 | true |
Guwahati, July 25: The Greater Guwahati Dairy Farmer's Association, has announced that milk price would go up by Rs 4 from 1st August, 2022.
With the price hike, a litre of milk will now be sold at Rs 54.
As per reports, the hike was announced to meet the additional cost in transportation charges of fodder and other cattle food arising out of the hike in diesel price.
This comes at time when the Government has revised the Goods and Service Tax GST from July 18. According to the revised rates 5% GST will be levied on milk items such as curd and paneer. Moreover, the products which are packaged and labelled will all be subject to a 5% GST charge.
Earlier in April Guwahati-based West Assam Milk Producers' Cooperative Union Ltd (WAMUL) has announced an increase in retail price of all its milk variants by Rs 2 per litre. Similarly, dairy giant AMUL has also hiked the price of milk by Rs.2 per litre across India from March 1 this year.
The hike in milk prices will increase the cost of sweets and other milk products. This is set to burn a hole in the pockets of customers and decrease the demand at a time when the market is already moving through a slump.
Guwahati, July 25: The Greater Guwahati Dairy Farmer's Association, has announced that milk price would go up by Rs 4 from 1st August, 2022.
With the price hike, a litre of milk will now be sold at Rs 54.
As per reports, the hike was announced to meet the additional cost in transportation charges of fodder and other cattle food arising out of the hike in diesel price.
This comes at time when the Government has revised the Goods and Service Tax GST from July 18. According to the revised rates 5% GST will be levied on milk items such as curd and paneer. Moreover, the products which are packaged and labelled will all be subject to a 5% GST charge.
Earlier in April Guwahati-based West Assam Milk Producers' Cooperative Union Ltd (WAMUL) has announced an increase in retail price of all its milk variants by Rs 2 per litre. Similarly, dairy giant AMUL has also hiked the price of milk by Rs.2 per litre across India from March 1 this year.
The hike in milk prices will increase the cost of sweets and other milk products. This is set to burn a hole in the pockets of customers and decrease the demand at a time when the market is already moving through a slump. | https://assamtribune.com/guwahati/milk-price-to-go-up-by-rs-4-per-litre-in-guwahati-from-next-month-1380850 | 2022-07-25T17:31:56Z | https://assamtribune.com/guwahati/milk-price-to-go-up-by-rs-4-per-litre-in-guwahati-from-next-month-1380850 | true |
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The Detroit Tigers host the San Diego Padres for a three-game series kicking off on Monday night, and both teams will try to bounce back after a loss on Sunday. San Diego’s Sean Manaea will face off against Detroit’s Drew Hutchinson in the opener, and our experts have a best bet for the contest. We’ll preview the series schedule between the Padres and Tigers this week, break down the odds at PointsBet Sportsbook for Monday’s matchup, and explain the reasoning behind our pick.
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Padres vs. Tigers series schedule and preview
The San Diego Padres and Detroit Tigers begin their three-game series on Monday night, and the two teams will go their separate ways by Wednesday night. San Diego enters the series with a 54-43 record, while Detroit is 38-58. The first pitch for each game in this week’s series can be seen here:
- San Diego Padres vs. Detroit Tigers - Monday, July 25 at 7:10 pm ET
- San Diego Padres vs. Detroit Tigers - Tuesday, July 26 at 7:10 pm ET
- San Diego Padres vs. Detroit Tigers - Wednesday, July 27 at 1:10 pm ET
Detroit has gone just 1-3 since the All-Star break and will need to quickly turn things around as their weekend series against the Toronto Blue Jays won’t be an easy matchup either. We’ll break down the odds for Monday’s series opener at PointsBet Sportsbook, and why we think San Diego can win big.
Padres vs. Tigers odds for today’s game
The Padres enter Monday’s game as -165 money line favorites at PointsBet Sportsbook, and their run line (-1.5) has +105 odds. The Tigers are +140 underdogs, and their run line (+1.5) price is -125. Any bettors backing the Padres’ run line can win $105 if they wager $100 and San Diego wins by two or more, while a $125 stake on Detroit +1.5 returns $100 of winnings.
Let’s dive into the reasoning behind our experts’ best bet, and why we think the Padres can win by two or more runs on Monday night.
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Best bet: San Diego Padres -1.5 (+105) at PointsBet Sportsbook
The San Diego Padres start their three-game series against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night, and Sean Manaea will start for the visitors. Manaea is 5-4 across 17 starts this season and carries a 4.11 ERA and 1.23 WHIP. These aren’t overly impressive, but the left-hander is 2-1 in nine road starts, while his ERA and WHIP are 3.76 and 1.05. If there is any team in baseball he can shut down, it’s the Detroit Tigers.
The Tigers average 3.13 runs per game (last in MLB) and rank in the bottom three in team batting average, OBP, and OPS over the last 15 days. Detroit is rolling out starting pitcher Drew Hutchinson, who is 1-1 in five starts while carrying a 4.38 ERA and 1.30 WHIP. Hutchinson usually finds his way as the game progresses, but he has given up at least one earned run in each of his starts and recently allowed 4 earned runs to the Cleveland Guardians in his last outing. Hutchinson has struggled at the start of ball games too, and he carries a 7.20 ERA and 1.80 WHIP in the 1st inning this season.
San Diego has to shorten the widening gap in the NL West standings created by the Los Angeles Dodgers, and this series will be viewed as a failure if they don’t grab at least two wins. The Padres have an advantage on the mound and at the plate, and we predict they will cover the -1.5 run line on Monday night.
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LONDON (AP) — A fossil of a 560-million-year-old creature, which researchers believe to be the first animal predator, has been named after the British naturalist and broadcaster David Attenborough.
Scientists said Monday they believe the specimen, named Auroralumina attenboroughii, is the earliest creature known to have a skeleton. It is related to the group that includes corals, jellyfish and anemones, they say.
“It’s generally held that modern animal groups like jellyfish appeared 540 million years ago in the Cambrian explosion,” said Phil Wilby, a palaeontologist at the British Geological Survey. “But this predator predates that by 20 million years.”
He said it was “massively exciting” to know that the fossil was one of possibly many that hold the key to “when complex life began on Earth.”
The fossil was found in Charnwood Forest near Leicester in central England, where Attenborough used to go fossil hunting.
The 96-year-old said he was “truly delighted.”
Frankie Dunn, from the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, said the specimen was very different to other fossils found in Charnwood Forest and around the world.
Dunn said, unlike most other fossils from the Cambrian period, “this one clearly has a skeleton, with densely-packed tentacles that would have waved around in the water capturing passing food, much like corals and sea anemones do today.”
The first part of the creature’s name is Latin for dawn lantern, in recognition of its great age and resemblance to a burning torch.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2337), a leading integrated-device manufacturer of non-volatile memory (NVM) solutions, today announced it will have company experts present on two technical panels and exhibit its latest NVM solutions at next week's Flash Memory Summit (FMS). Macronix America Technical Marketing Manager Omar Mohammed will be part of the Wednesday panel session Ultra-Low Power Market Trends and Non-Volatile Memory System Design Strategies for IoT, Handheld and Wearable Applications, along with representatives from Garmin, KPGM and PRGA, a consulting firm for Medtronic. On Thursday, the company will host a panel session Flash Enables Memory-Centric AI Computing in Computational Storage, featuring Macronix Product Marketing Manager Donald Huang. Each panel session will be followed by a question-and-answer period. Additionally, Macronix will also exhibit at FMS the latest solutions in its high-performance octaflash and ArmorFlash™ memory families.
What
- Ultra-low Power Market Trends and Non-Volatile Memory System Design Strategies for IoT, Handheld and Wearable Applications – panel session SPOS-201-2 – Wednesday, August 3, 9:45-10-50 a.m.
- Flash Enables Memory-Centric AI Computing in Computational Storage – panel session SARC-301-2 – Thursday, August 4, 9:45-10:50 a.m.
- High-performance flash memory products exhibited at the Macronix booth, #1055 – during FMS exhibit hours
Where: Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara, Calif.
When: FMS runs August 2-4, 2022
More information on FMS sessions, go to https://bit.ly/3zgugid.
About Macronix
Macronix, a leading integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market, provides a full range of NOR Flash, NAND Flash, and ROM products. With its world-class R&D and manufacturing capability, Macronix continues to deliver high-quality, innovative and performance-driven products to its customers in the consumer, communication, computing, automotive, networking and other market segments. Find out more at www.macronix.com.
ArmorFlash is a trademark of Macronix International Co., Ltd.
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Competitive bidding process saves about 4.7% of buyout costs as of June 30
SEATTLE , July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today announced the latest results of its Milliman Pension Buyout Index (MPBI). As the Pension Risk Transfer (PRT) market continues to grow, it has become increasingly important to monitor the annuity market for plan sponsors that are considering transferring retiree pension obligations to an insurer.
During June, the estimated cost to transfer retiree pension risk to an insurer in a competitive bidding process decreased from 98.6% of a plan's total liabilities to 98.3% of those liabilities. For these plan sponsors, the estimated retiree PRT cost is now 98.3% of those plans' retiree accumulated benefit obligation (ABO). During the same time period, the average annuity purchase costs across all insurers climbed from 102.5% to 103.0%. This means that the competitive bidding process is estimated to save plan sponsors on average around 4.7% of PRT costs as of June 30.
"Competitive buyout rates have stayed below 100% for nine months, signaling that this may be the "new normal" in a competitive bidding process," says Mary Leong, a consulting actuary with Milliman and co-author of the MPBI. "With the 200-basis point jump in rates during the first half of 2022, we suspected the index might rise; but insurers kept up, raising their interest rates at the same pace."
The MPBI uses the FTSE Above Median AA Curve, along with annuity purchase composite interest rates from eight insurers, to estimate the competitive and average costs of a PRT annuity de-risking strategy. Individual plan annuity buyouts can vary based on plan size, complexity, and competitive landscape.
To view the complete Milliman Pension Buyout Index, go to https://www.milliman.com/mpbi. To receive regular updates with Milliman's pension buyout analysis, contact us at pensionbuyout@milliman.com.
Milliman is among the world's largest providers of actuarial and related products and services. The firm has consulting practices in healthcare, property & casualty insurance, life insurance and financial services, and employee benefits. Founded in 1947, Milliman is an independent firm with offices in major cities around the globe. For further information, visit milliman.com.
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Expansion into ETFs provides the potential for a more tax-efficient, cost competitive and transparent way to access Touchstone's investment strategies
CINCINNATI, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Touchstone Investments, known for its Distinctively Active® mutual funds, announced the launch of its first of four new actively managed exchange traded funds (ETFs) trading on the New York Stock Exchange Arca and Cboe BZA. The ETFs mark the natural expansion of Touchstone's Distinctively Active investment philosophy through an ETF structure, providing shareholders with more investment options.
Each of the four ETFs has a corresponding Touchstone mutual fund that shares a similar core investment strategy. The inception date for the first of the ETFs, Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities ETF, was July 21, 2022, with the others to follow in the weeks ahead.
- Touchstone Strategic Income Opportunities ETF (SIO: NYSE Arca) -- The expanded opportunity set of this multi-sector bond strategy provides the flexibility to invest effectively in a variety of different markets and is focused on providing a high and consistent level of income and total return. (Inception: July 21, 2022)
- Touchstone US Large Cap Focused ETF (LCF: Cboe BZX) -- This Fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in U.S.-listed equity securities that have a market capitalization at the time of purchase above $5 billion and focuses on investing in companies with reasonable valuations combined with distinctive barriers to entry in their respective markets. (Inception: July 27, 2022)
- Touchstone Dividend Select ETF (DVND: NYSE Arca) -- This Fund seeks a high level of current income and capital appreciation by investing primarily in a portfolio of dividend-paying, large-capitalization equities which have the potential to support reliable, growing dividends along with reasonable valuations. (Inception: August 2, 2022)
- Touchstone Ultra Short Income ETF (TUSI: Cboe BZX) -- This Fund seeks maximum total return consistent with the preservation of capital by primarily investing in a diversified portfolio of investment grade fixed income securities; its portfolio is managed to maintain an effective duration of one year or less under normal market conditions. (Inception: August 4, 2022)
"Distinctively Active management has long been the hallmark of Touchstone's investment philosophy, and we are excited to extend that to investors through our ETF offerings," said Blake Moore, president and chief executive officer of Touchstone Investments. "ETFs have grown in popularity among investors in recent years, so extending our Distinctively Active approach into ETFs is a natural expansion of our core competencies."
Touchstone's ETFs have the potential to provide excess returns and complement most investment portfolios; seek to reduce unintended risks and offer the flexibility to capture upside potential and limit downside risk relative to an index; and provide the potential for a more tax-efficient, cost competitive and transparent way to access Touchstone investment strategies with no investment minimum.
Touchstone's commitment to being Distinctively Active means executing a fully integrated and rigorous process for identifying and collaborating with best-in-class asset managers to sub-advise the firm's funds. The four new Touchstone ETFs will be sub-advised by Fort Washington Investment Advisors, a long-time sub-advisor of the Touchstone Funds.
"We are excited to continue our relationship with Touchstone through the launch of four ETFs," said Maribeth S. Rahe, president and chief executive officer of Fort Washington. "We believe specialization is required in increasingly complex markets, and we look forward to employing uncompromised focus with Touchstone to bring these investments forward."
For more information about these Touchstone ETF offerings, please visit: Touchstone ETFs
Investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal.
Fixed-income securities can lose their value as interest rates rise and are subject to credit risk which is the risk of deterioration in the financial condition of an issuer and/or general economic conditions that can cause the issuer to not make timely payments of principal and interest also causing the securities to decline in value and an investor can lose principal. When interest rates rise, the price of debt securities generally falls. Longer-term securities are generally more volatile. Investment grade debt securities may be downgraded by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (NRSRO) to below investment grade status. Non-investment grade debt securities, which are considered speculative with respect to the issuers' ability to make timely payments of interest and principal, may lack liquidity and can have more frequent and larger price changes than other debt securities.
Equities are subject to market volatility and loss. Large-cap companies which may be unable to respond quickly to new competitive challenges. There is no guarantee that dividend-paying companies will declare dividends in the future or that dividends, if declared, will remain at current levels or increase over time. Securities that pay dividends may be sensitive to changes in interest rates, and as interest rates rise or fall, the prices of such securities may fall. Mid-cap companies may be subject to more erratic market movements than stocks of larger, more established companies. Funds that focus their investments in specific sectors may have greater risk that adverse circumstances will have greater impact on a fund that does not do so. A fund which is non-diversified, which means that it may invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a limited number of issuers, may be subject to greater risks.
Touchstone exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are actively managed and do not seek to replicate a specific index. ETFs are bought and sold through an exchange at the then current market price, not net asset value (NAV), and are not individually redeemed from the fund. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV when traded on an exchange. Brokerage commissions will reduce returns. There can be no guarantee that an active market for ETFs will develop or be maintained, or that the ETFs' listing will continue or remain unchanged.
Investment return and principal value of an investment in a Fund will fluctuate so that investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
Please consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the ETF carefully before investing. The prospectus and the summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Fund. To obtain a prospectus or a summary prospectus, contact your financial professional or download and/or request one at TouchstoneInvestments.com/resources or call Touchstone at 833.368.7383. Please read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus carefully before investing.
Touchstone Investments' commitment to being Distinctively Active has purposeful intent. Recognizing that not all fund companies are created equal, we actively apply an integrated and rigorous approach for identifying and partnering with highly-skilled asset managers who act in a sub-advisory capacity. Their expertise, disciplined investment processes and employment of active management provide the differentiation required for robust portfolio construction. Touchstone offers a full breadth of investment options across styles and asset classes, including U.S. equity, international, income and multi-asset funds. Touchstone Funds and Touchstone ETFs are advised by Touchstone Advisors, Inc., a registered investment adviser. Touchstone mutual funds are distributed by Touchstone Securities, Inc., a registered broker-dealer and member FINRA/SIPC. Touchstone ETFs are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, a registered broker-dealer and member of FINRA. Touchstone, Touchstone Funds and Touchstone Investments are federal service mark registrations and applications owned by IFS Financial Services, Inc. Touchstone Securities, Inc., Touchstone Advisors, Inc., and IFS Financial Services, Inc., are members of Western & Southern Financial Group. For more information, please visit TouchstoneInvestments.com.
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. (Fort Washington) is a diversified asset management firm offering a wide range of investment solutions to a diverse set of clients and valued partners, including insurance companies, endowments, foundations, religious orders, not-for-profits, public employee retirement systems, Taft-Hartley entities, corporations operating in numerous industries, as well as individuals and families. The firm applies well-defined investment values across the diverse lineup of strategies that we offer covering asset classes and solutions within both public and private equity, cash and short duration fixed income, investment grade fixed income, asset-liability management, leveraged credit, multi-sector fixed income, private placements, private debt, midstream energy, securitized credit, and others. For more information, please visit FortWashington.com.
Founded in Cincinnati in 1888 as The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, Western & Southern Financial Group, Inc., a Fortune 500 company, is the parent company of a group of diversified financial services businesses. Its assets owned ($66 billion) and managed ($35 billion) totaled $101 billion as of June 30, 2022. Western & Southern is one of the strongest life insurance groups in the world. Its seven life insurance subsidiaries (The Western and Southern Life Insurance Company, Western-Southern Life Assurance Company, Columbus Life Insurance Company, Gerber Life Insurance Company, Integrity Life Insurance Company, The Lafayette Life Insurance Company, and National Integrity Life Insurance Company) maintain very strong financial ratings. Other member companies include Eagle Realty Group, LLC; Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc.;1 IFS Financial Services, Inc.; Touchstone Advisors, Inc.;1 Touchstone Securities, Inc.;2 W&S Brokerage Services, Inc.;1,2 and W&S Financial Group Distributors, Inc. Western & Southern is the title sponsor of seven major community events every year, including the Western & Southern Open, a premier event in the U.S. Open Series played each August by the world's top-ranked professional male and female tennis players.
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He’s the shoe shiner who can put you to sleep with his voice and polish
DENVER - Consider Jason Dorn the "Bob Ross" of shoe shining — using his careful craft, calming demeanor and soothing voice to help you relax and possibly get a good night’s rest.
And yes, he considers it a compliment when people say his YouTube videos put them to sleep. He now has over 160,000 subscribers and his videos have reached millions of views.
Dorn, 39, runs his own shoe shining company in Denver. He shines about five shoes a day, taking up to an hour to make sure the leather footwear has the spit-shine look that sparkles and can reflect your image.
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But how shoe shining became white noise is almost as interesting as how Dorn entered the profession.
His journey rivals the 2002 movie "Catch Me if You Can."
In 2011, Dorn was working as a shoe salesman at Nordstrom. One morning, he was at the airport catching a flight to Las Vegas when he spotted a vacant shoe-shining chair and took a seat after his flight was delayed.
Jason Dorn (Credit: Jason Dorn)
"I started thinking to myself, ‘Well, I can probably pass as like a shoe shiner’," Dorn told FOX Television Stations.
Dorn started snooping around and found the shoe shine kit. As fate would have it, a passenger mistook him for an actual shoe shiner. Not knowing what he was doing, Dorn shined the passenger’s shoes and pulled off the guise.
"I basically started to like fumble my way through my first shine at the airport even though I wasn’t an employee at the time there," he continued. "I just acted like I was."
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Dorn ended up taking on more customers at the airport. When he finally caught his flight and landed in Las Vegas, he had a new purpose in life.
"I like tangible results. I consider myself an artist," he continued, saying he finds satisfaction in his career. "It’s really like a fun kind of aspect of making something that needs a little TLC and seeing that end result."
After that airport experience, Dorn started working as a shoe shiner at Nordstorm before launching his business "Team Shine Force."
He then created YouTube videos for fun and to teach people how to shine shoes.
A few years later, he started captivating a new audience— people who seek autonomous sensory meridian responses. According to the National Institutes of Health, ASMR "is a perceptual sensory phenomenon, likened to meditation, which encompasses a pleasant and calming ‘tingling’ sensation localized to the scalp and neck in those able to experience it."
Simply put, it can help you relax or fall asleep.
Dorn said after reading the comments he noticed people were using his videos to help relax.
"I was very much surprised," he added. "Having something that is content, that’s in my eyes kind of like art, and giving that opportunity for people to relax to it, I think is the biggest compliment to a content creator or any artist out there."
In his videos, Dorn narrates in a low voice while he shines shoes. The microphones pick up every noise from the cleaning and scrubbing to the polishing. His videos could be as long as an hour.
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Dorn says he tries to put out videos for his viewers at least once a week. He says he hopes the videos will give him a boost to his business. Currently, he considers it a good day if he makes $100 shining shoes.
But despite his financial ambition, Dorn says he hasn’t lost sight of his audience who may suffer from stress and simply need to relax.
"It’s a value to my subscriber base and my followers," he added. "Being creative is fulfilling to me but also having fun with it and then giving back to the audience — because they appreciate it — is pretty much the reason I keep going."
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DALLAS, Texas -- A 37-year-old woman was shot by police after allegedly firing a handgun inside Dallas Love Field Airport Monday morning, police said. The woman was apparently aiming her gun at the ceiling when she fired.
An officer shot the woman in the lower extremities and she was taken to a hospital, Dallas Police Chief Edgardo Garcia told reporters.
No one else in the airport was injured, the chief said.
Police said that "the terminal is secure."
A ground stop was put in place at the airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
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New school year means big spending for back-to-school supplies
Families spend an average of $840 per year
InvestigateTV - It’s time for kids to head back to school and according to the National Retail Federation, families with school-aged children averaged more than $840 on school supplies last year.
Cherry Dale, a financial coach with the Virginia Credit Union, said sticking to the specific items on the list will help keep costs down. She also urged parents to reach out to the school if they’re running short on supplies.
“If a parent has a hard time funding those back-to-school items, I would highly encourage them to contact the school directly,” Dale said. “Many schools partner with community partners that provide backpacks and provide school supplies for free for parents that need them.”
If you’re not worried about being able to afford supplies, Dale mentioned this is also a good time to teach your child about the importance of giving back.
She suggested that while shopping with your child for their supplies, ask them to pick out something for another student who might need it. You could then donate it to the school together.
Dale encouraged parents to spread out the cost over the summer to avoid using credit cards to pay for them.
If you need help getting supplies for your child, try contacting your local school district or community organization, like the United Way or the Boys & Girls Club of America.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — Is $810 million worth $2?
That’s a good question, given it costs $2 to buy a Mega Millions lottery ticket that could pay off with an estimated $810 million prize, the nation's fourth-largest jackpot, after the game’s next drawing Tuesday night.
ISN'T IT AN OBVIOUS QUESTION?
Not really.
To start with, your chance of winning the grand prize is minuscule, at one in 302.5 million. You have better odds of a smaller payoff, such as winning $1 million for matching five regular numbers but missing the Mega Ball. But even that is one in 12.6 million. To put that in perspective, your chance of dying in a car crash — something to consider as you drive to the mini-mart for a lottery ticket — is around one in 101 over a lifetime, according to the nonprofit National Safety Council.
As lottery officials note, players should think of their $2 bet as a chance to dream while accepting the reality they likely won’t be entering a new income tax bracket Tuesday night.
STILL, A SHOT AT $790 MILLION SEEMS WORTH $2
Ah, but even if you somehow beat the odds you are not going to get $810 million.
First, that’s the amount for winners who take the annuity option, paid over 30 annual payments. But winners nearly always opt for cash, which for this drawing would pay out an estimated $470.1 million.
And then there are federal taxes, which will slice off 37% off that cash prize, so that would leave less than $300 million, though state taxes could cut in to that amount as well, depending on where the winner lives. Still a fortune, but a smaller fortune. That also doesn’t account for the possibility someone else will match the winning numbers, meaning they would need to divide even those smaller winnings in half or more, depending on the number of lucky players.
NEARLY $300 MILLION ISN’T CHUMP CHANGE
It is definitely a big paycheck.
To put that in perspective, consider that the median U.S. household income in 2020 was $67,500, meaning a lifetime of work at that rate would be less than 1% of even the smaller jackpot after taxes.
But sadly, if you had won that same prize a year ago, before the nation endured a year with an inflation rate of about 9%, your buying power would have been significantly higher.
BUT SOMEONE WILL WIN
Eventually, though the reason the grand prize has grown so large is because no one has matched all six numbers since April. That's 28 consecutive drawings without someone hitting the jackpot.
With so many people playing now that the potential top prize is so large, it becomes increasingly likely that someone or multiple players will finally end that streak. Still, past prizes have grown larger, as the biggest payday was a $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot won in 2016.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game is overseen by state lottery officials.
SO, IS IT WORTH GAMBLING $2
If you have fun dreaming of a massive windfall that most likely won’t actually blow your way, buy a ticket. But if you need to watch your money, consider keeping the $2 in your wallet. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/nation-world/mega-millions-810-million-what-you-need-to-know-odds-taxes-payout-calculator/507-a808608a-85a5-4d20-9a2e-721b66dc4243 | 2022-07-25T17:45:07Z | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/nation-world/mega-millions-810-million-what-you-need-to-know-odds-taxes-payout-calculator/507-a808608a-85a5-4d20-9a2e-721b66dc4243 | false |
You can help choose the name of this zoo’s newborn rhino
CLEVELAND (WOIO/Gray News) - An Ohio zoo is asking for help naming one of its youngest residents, a female eastern black rhino calf.
Since July 9, when the adorable newborn made her grand debut at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, the mother and baby have spent time bonding, according to a news release.
Zoo officials said there are three options for her name: Ali – meaning supreme, Anika – meaning sweet, or Dalia – meaning gentle. Each of the names are connected to the Eastern black rhino’s native regions in Africa, according to the zoo.
Make your pick: Ali, Anika or Dalia?
To cast your vote, you will need to make a donation supporting conservation efforts before midnight on Aug. 5, according to the release. The name chosen by the zoo will be the name with the highest total donation.
Zoo officials said eastern black rhinos are a critically endangered species, and there are fewer than 750 living in the wild.
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USDA invests nearly $2.3 million in rural Kansas community development
Published: Jul. 25, 2022 at 9:11 AM CDT|Updated: 4 hours ago
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Kansas Director for Rural Development Christy Davis today announced that USDA is investing $2,268,200 toward eight community projects across the state.
Project details are:
- A $33,000 grant will assist Thrive Allen County, Inc. with a Feasibility Study to create an incubator/accelerator space for Allen County. The space would increase economic development by creating an inviting, supportive space for entrepreneurs in the area.
- A $202,000 grant will assist The Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, in conjunction with partners Pittsburg State University Small Business Development Center and Kansas Works, expand services to small businesses. Assistance provided will include access to local employment opportunities, increased access in business education, workforce development, and job training opportunities. It is anticipated that 100 full time jobs will be created.
- A $30,200 grant will help purchase a fully equipped patrol vehicle to enhance the work of the City of South Hutchinson’s Police Department.
- A $55,000 loan and a $35,000 grant will help purchase four transportation vehicles for individuals with developmental disabilities in Marshall and Washington Counties. The three transport vehicles and one maintenance truck will replace older vehicles with high mileage and high maintenance costs. Once all the vehicles are put into service, they will meet the basic needs of the individuals with developmental disabilities for many years to come.
- A $577,000 loan and a $291,000 grant will provide additional funding for renovating the water and sewer system in the City of Caney. Funds previously obligated for this project include $600,000 from the Kansas Department of Commerce and loans and grants totaling $4,765,800 from USDA Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal.
- A $24,000 grant will be used toward an engineer to evaluate the current wastewater system for the City of Susank. A preliminary Engineering Report will outline any appropriate corrective actions needed.
- A $479,000 loan and a $512,000 grant will supplement previous funding for improvements to the water supply system of the City of Caldwell. Funds already assigned to this project include a prior award from Rural Development’s Water and Waste Disposal Loan in the amount of $1,558,000 and Kansas Department of Commerce-Community Development Block Grant in the amount of $600,000. This project ensures that the city will have safe and reliable water for many years to come.
- A $30,000 grant will be used to evaluate the wastewater collection system and treatment facility in La Harpe. An engineer will evaluate the current system and propose a plan for repairing and modernizing the water system. Once completed the city will have the information needed to develop a final wastewater system project.
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ROCHESTER, Minn. – The 2022 Olmsted County Fair begins Monday and health officials are offering tips to keep people safe.
Olmsted County Public Health Services (OCPHS) says interacting with animals at the county fair can be an educational and fun experience but people could get sick after visiting an animal exhibit. Experts say the most common harmful germs people get from animals are E. coli, Cryptosporidium, and Salmonella.
OCPHS says fairgoers can protect themselves and their families by:
Washing their hands.
Keeping food and animals separate.
Leaving items like strollers, pacifiers, cups, or toys outside of exhibits.
Preventing children from putting their fingers in their mouths when they’re around animals.
Teaching children to approach animals with caution.
"Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after contact with animals, their cages or pens, and their sleeping areas," says OCPHS Sanitarian Katie Hackman. | https://www.kimt.com/news/tips-on-staying-safe-at-the-olmsted-county-fair/article_d5f28b0c-0c22-11ed-a236-bbff2a48ae80.html | 2022-07-25T17:49:41Z | https://www.kimt.com/news/tips-on-staying-safe-at-the-olmsted-county-fair/article_d5f28b0c-0c22-11ed-a236-bbff2a48ae80.html | false |
UH Celebrandale® Mascote - Red White and BOHO!!!!! Come join Meat Head Productions every year. This year it is 9th & Piedemont at Taft Hall to the North, near Vistula'\nPlease call if need information!!! Cell : )908.082-12 4 or email Me @ PipersDiner.Jonah@ yohoo!.com Thanks, Happy Summer. John Metchie III doesn't expect to play in his rookie season with the Houston Texans.
In a statement, the wide receiver said he was diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia, which is highly curable.
"I am currently receiving great medical care, am in good spirits and I expect to make a recover at a later point in time," Metchie said.
Metchie was the 44th overall draft pick in the 2022 draft, according to ESPN.
He played college football at Alabama. In a statement, his former coach Nick Saban praised Metchie's toughness and determination.
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Heat wave to hit Pacific Northwest 1 year after deadly event
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - The Pacific Northwest is bracing for a major heat wave, with temperatures forecast to top 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 Celsius) in some places this week as climate change fuels longer hot spells in a region where such events were historically uncommon.
"To have five-day stretches or a weeklong stretch above 90 degrees is very, very rare for the Pacific Northwest," said Vivek Shandas, professor of climate adaptation at Portland State University.
Local officials and residents have been scrambling to adjust to longer, hotter heat waves following last summer's deadly "heat dome." In late June and early July 2021, about 800 people died across Oregon, Washington and British Columbia during the days-long extreme heat event, which saw record temperatures soar to 116 degrees F (46.7 C) in Portland and smash heat records in cities and towns across the region. Many of those who died were elderly and lived alone.
While temperatures aren´t expected to reach those highs next week, the number of consecutive hot days has officials on guard. Portland, Oregon, could top 100 degrees F (37.8 C) on Tuesday and wide swaths of western Oregon and Washington are predicted to be well above historic averages throughout the week.
"It´s nothing we haven´t seen before in terms of the magnitude, but the duration of the event is fairly unusual," said John Bumgardner, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Portland.
"We´re trying to message that people who don´t have AC might have a harder time near the end of the event," said Bumgardner, adding there may be an "accumulation" of sleep deprivation if it doesn´t cool off sufficiently at night. Overnight temperatures may not dip below the 70s in some areas.
Much of the U.S. saw above-average warmer temperatures in June, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The NOAA estimates that weather and climate disasters, including tornados, hail and extreme drought, have cost at least $9 billion in damage across the nation so far this year.
Portland´s Bureau of Emergency Management is opening cooling centers in public buildings and installing misting stations in parks. Officials hope outreach efforts will help those facing the greatest risk from heat, including people who are older, people who live alone, those with disabilities, low-income households without air conditioning and the unhoused.
"Unfortunately there´s this intersection of our climate crisis and our housing emergency," said Jonna Papefthimiou, Chief Resilience Officer for the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management, adding that unhoused people "face the greatest risk from all kinds of severe weather."
Last year´s deadly heat dome prompted the city of Portland and the state of Oregon to take action. The Portland Housing Bureau will require newly constructed subsidized housing to have air conditioning. A new state law will require housing built after April 2024 to have air conditioning in at least one room, and prevents landlords from restricting tenants from installing cooling devices in most cases.
Portland also launched a heat response program to provide heat pumps and cooling devices to vulnerable residents. It aims to distribute 15,000 units over the next five years.
Some 3,000 cooling units have been ordered but only around 750 have been installed so far, according to figures from Earth Advantage, the nonprofit overseeing the program´s purchases and logistics. This is partly due to supply chain shortages amid growing demand for air conditioners, according to Jaimes Valdez, the Organizational, Development and Policy Manager for the Portland Clean Energy Fund, which oversees the initiative.
"This equipment is in high demand, not just in the region but globally," said Valdez, citing recent heat waves in Europe. "We do see a lot of need and this program is ramping up."
Portland Parks and Recreation and Human Access Project, a nonprofit working to increase access to and recreation in the city´s Willamette River, are promoting six recommended swimming areas in the river ahead of the heat wave.
"The Willamette River is owned by the citizens of Oregon and it´s a free accessible resource," said HAP´s Willie Levenson, who added that taking a dip in the river can help "mitigate extreme heat."
To reduce emissions and adapt to climate change in the long term, experts say cities will have to improve urban design standards as well as buildings´ insulation, weatherization and heating and cooling systems.
PSU´s Shandas says the Pacific Northwest has "tipped over into a new normal."
"The ecology is not prepared for it, our infrastructure´s not prepared for it, and certainly the communities are just now trying to figure out what to do about it," he said.
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