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“You are irreplaceable.” That’s the first thing you will see when you go to the website of the Sisters of Life, sistersoflife.org. If you know the Sisters of Life, you might associate the with abortion — they are a group of religious women whose mission is to help mothers — but their fourth vow is “to protect and enhance the sacredness of every human life.” That means they will help any and every pregnant woman they encounter who needs assistance. They are not just pro-birth, often a criticism lobbed at pro-lifers.
The children who are born because there was someone to walk with a pregnant woman in a moment of crisis become family to the Sisters. Their vows make them available for this kind of love and time. They are free to love in a unique way.
In 2012, Pope Benedict handed me a message to all the women of the world. It read: “Women of the entire universe, whether Christian or non-believing, you to whom life is entrusted at this grave moment in history, it is for you to save the peace of the world.”
That’s far from what the critics say are the Catholic Church’s views of women!
Not every woman gives birth, but every woman has the ability to love in a life-giving way. We need this in the world today.
One woman whose example might be able to bridge the false divides between the pro-life camp and their opponents is the late Dorothy Day. She is probably best known as a social activist — a pacifist who was vocal on all the issues of her day in the last century. I’m very aware of her because she was a fellow Catholic New Yorker. She had a key moment of conversion in the church where I spent my undergraduate days, at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. She also had an abortion before she converted to Catholicism. And she went to confession once she became Catholic and asked God for his mercy. Even near the end of her life, she wrote about that abortion. That lost life was still on her mind.
As anyone who has had a brush with mortality or lost a loved one knows, life is painfully precious. It’s clearly a gift. We must protect it. We must cherish it.
In the days since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the decision that made abortion the law of the land, there has been a lot of focus on distractions. But women who are pregnant and have cancer can still get the health care they need. When there is a 10-year-old girl who is pregnant, there are bigger questions to ask than how quickly she can get an abortion. Abortion is such a painful issue. That’s why we have to get more fundamental to confront the more foundational issues it involves. What can we do to support families so that children are actually loved and supported and able to flourish?
Abortion isn’t a political issue. It is about so much more. And when we acknowledge that and are willing to work together, we will make progress.
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SEATTLE — Editor's note: The above video on grocery workers agreeing to a new union contract originally aired April 30, 2022.
Seattle's City Council voted to end pandemic hazard pay for grocery workers that has been in place since February 2021.
A sunset would be established for the hazard pay stipulation 30 days after Mayor Bruce Harrell signs the ordinance, if he chooses to do so.
Hazard pay has been criticized by the Northwest Grocery Association and Washington Food Industry Association. The associations previously filed a lawsuit seeking to end it.
“It has been months since our communities returned to pre-pandemic activities,” said Tammie Hetrick, president and CEO of the Washington Food Industry Association. “Our industry has been unfairly singled out for this extra pay, and we are deeply appreciative for the Council’s recognition tonight that we have turned a corner and are no longer operating in a pandemic emergency.”
Since Feb. 3, 2021, Seattle grocery businesses with at least 500 employees have been required to pay workers an additional $4 an hour as emergency hazard pay.
Earlier this year, the union representing 25,000 grocery employees in the Puget Sound region voted to ratify their contract, bringing many workers higher wages and increased funding to health care and pension plans.
Union members with United Food and Commercial Workers 3000 will see wage increases of $4 to $9 an hour for the most veteran workers during the term of the agreement.
The mayor's office transmitted the legislation to the City Council, making it likely that Harrell would sign and approve the ordinance.
Following the Council's approval, Councilmember Kshama Sawant criticized the decision, citing a COVID-19 variant surge and inflation that is stretching workers' paychecks "to the breaking point."
"Grocery workers and all frontline workers have made incredible sacrifices during the pandemic, and they deserve a raise, not a pay cut," Sawant said in a prepared statement. | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-city-council-end-hazard-pay-grocery-workers/281-49a58258-9e37-4378-9328-c61310aec2b0 | 2022-08-03T02:04:50Z | https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-city-council-end-hazard-pay-grocery-workers/281-49a58258-9e37-4378-9328-c61310aec2b0 | true |
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smarter Balanced is excited to announce the hirings of Bryce Carpenter as its new Executive Administrative Officer and Rochelle Michel, Ph.D. as its new Deputy Executive Program Officer. The addition of these highly qualified individuals marks a commitment to building a robust organization committed to serving all students.
Dr. Carpenter is a lifelong public servant who believes in the transformative power of education. As a member of the executive team, Dr. Carpenter will support areas ranging from workforce development, budgetary operations, communications, and employee engagement.
Dr. Michel joins Smarter Balanced with 15 years of experience in psychometrics, research, and people leadership. As Deputy Executive Program Officer, Dr. Michel will oversee the psychometrics, research, and data analysis functions.
Regarding their appointments, Dr. Carpenter and Dr. Michel shared:
"Working in high-visibility, high-risk environments at state and federal levels taught me the importance of building a strong team of internals and externals. Partnerships are key," says Dr. Carpenter. "SmarterBalanced has a history of responsive impact and, based on the strength of our prior work and our robust partnerships, has an incredible forward trajectory. I am thrilled to contribute and be a part of this team's future."
"My experiences live at the intersection of teaching, learning, and assessment. I am a teacher at heart! I entered the field of education because I wanted to help students reach their greatest potential and I entered the field of psychometrics because I saw the role that assessments played within the educational system," says Dr. Michel. "With every professional role that I have held, I keep teachers, students, and students' families in mind."
Dr. Carpenter comes from the U.S. Department of Education (ED) where he served as the Chief of Staff to the Chief Information Officer. Dr. Carpenter also served in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, has taught at every level from doctoral to pre-Kindergarten, and is a proud Army veteran.
Dr. Michel previously held positions at Curriculum Associates, Educational Records Bureau (ERB), and Educational Testing Service (ETS). She has experience teaching mathematics at the junior high school, high school, community college and university levels.
Smarter Balanced is a member-led public agency that supports educators as they help students on a path to progress. The Smarter Balanced dynamic system of tools—developed in collaboration with our members and educators—is a standards-aligned balanced assessment system and provides teachers with lessons, activities, and methods of gauging progress.
Media Contact: Audrey Lesondak audrey.lesondak@smarterbalanced.org
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How do Vizio’s newest sound bars stand up to other top devices?
Vizio recently announced two new sound bars, set for release on Aug. 3. The Vizio M-Series Elevate has speakers that rotate to optimize sound quality, and the Vizio M-Series All-In-One features a low-profile design and budget price. Still, how will these speakers stand up to favorites like the Sonos Arc and other Dolby Atmos sound bars?
Everything you need to know about the Vizio M-Series Elevate
Vizio’s Elevate sound bar debuted at the 2020 Consumer Electronics Show. The Elevate was the first sound bar to feature auto-rotating speakers, meant to enhance audio quality by rotating to face the ceiling when playing Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content. Dolby Atmos and DTS:X are audio codecs that simulate sound moving around you. Vizio’s rotating speakers aim to make the most of these audio codecs by bouncing sound off your ceiling. The original Elevate sound bars also turned the speakers forward to enhance standard surround and stereo audio.
The M-Series Elevate is a more affordable version of the company’s original Elevate sound bar, featuring the same rotating-speaker technology as its predecessor. Unlike the 2020 model, this budget sound bar doesn’t spin its speakers forward to enhance stereo sound. Still, the upward-facing speaker configuration is sure to enhance DTS:X content. You can change the speaker’s LED lights between eight colors.
It features 13 speakers, including separate tweeters and woofers. The included wireless subwoofer is a more compact, rounded take on the one that came with the original Elevate.
Everything you need to know about the Vizio M-Series All-In-One
The All-In-One is similar to Vizio’s M21D-H8R sound bar, except it features DTS:X and Dolby Atmos support. Like the M21D-H8R, it has six internal speakers, including separate tweeters and woofers. At around $200, it’s an excellent way to get Dolby Atmos sound on a budget.
Sonos vs. Vizio
Like the Vizio M-Series speakers, most Sonos sound bars are compatible with Dolby Atmos content. They are designed to pair with other Sonos speakers to enhance their surround sound capabilities and can typically pair with non-Sonos speakers, although it isn’t as straightforward.
Sonos sound bars can be controlled via remote, and in many cases, by the new Sonos voice assistant. Many Sonos speakers aren’t compatible with DTS:X and are often more expensive than Vizio’s M-Series speakers. Still, Sonos is one of the most popular sound bar brands out there.
Vizio sound bar FAQ
Are sound bars as good as surround sound systems?
A. Surround sound systems generally provide a more immersive experience, but they can be costly and take up a lot of space. Sound bars aim to simulate a surround sound experience by bouncing sound off your walls and ceiling, but the results aren’t quite the same. Still, many prefer sound bars, as they take up less space and are a significant step up from TV speakers.
What is the difference between Dolby Atmos and DTS:X?
A. Although they’re similar in many ways, there are a few key differences worth understanding. DTS:X supports higher bit rates and lets you manually adjust sound objects, meaning you can make dialogue louder. This is great for movies where you feel the music and sound effects tend to overpower the characters’ conversations.
Dolby Atmos is more common than DTS:X, with some streaming services and television channels supporting it. Luckily, Vizio’s newest sound bars support both, so you can try them and figure out which you prefer.
How large should your sound bar be?
A. Many prefer to buy sound bars roughly the same size as their TV. Still, this is mostly for aesthetic reasons. Compact sound bars can outperform larger models, depending on the number of internal speakers and overall build quality.
Best Vizio sound bars
This sound bar is an ideal way to enhance Dolby Atmos and DTS:X content. It includes a wireless subwoofer and two additional speakers. The auto-rotating speakers have colored LED lights, giving them a stylish look.
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Vizio M-Series All-In-One Sound Bar
This budget model is compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The speakers and subwoofers are internal, making this an excellent pick for those looking to save space.
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The Elevate sound bar was the first to include auto-rotating speakers. It’s relatively large, but has 18 internal speakers, including tweeters and woofers for top-notch sound. Some felt the setup process was cumbersome, but most had no issues when they set the sound bar up using Vizio’s SmartCast app.
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This features six internal speakers optimized for 4K HDR content. Many were impressed with how loud it gets. The “night mode” feature is ideal for using it when other members of your household are sleeping.
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Best Sonos sound bars
This pairs with other Sonos speakers quickly and offers top-notch Dolby Atmos sound. It has 11 drivers, and the TruePlay feature allows you to find the best settings for your home. It’s compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Sonos Voice Control.
This sound bar is compact and affordable compared to other Sonos speakers. It can connect to other Sonos speakers and produces crystal-clear dialogue. You can control it with touch or voice controls.
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This set includes the Sonos Beam, two SL external speakers and a wireless subwoofer. The SL speakers can be used by themselves to listen to music.
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Other Dolby Atmos speakers worth checking out
This has a sleek design and is available in black or white. Many were impressed with this sound bar’s powerful bass. It’s compatible with Amazon Alexa and can connect wirelessly via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect.
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TCL Alto 8i Dolby Atmos Sound Bar
This affordable sound bar has two built-in subwoofers. It’s compatible with Roku remotes, eliminating the need for multiple remotes.
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VERO BEACH, Fla., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Richmond Assisted Living and Memory Care has not yet opened their doors to residents but is already creating an impact in their local community. Last month, the team at Watercrest Richmond partnered with the Aging & Disability Service in Chesterfield County for their 'Christmas in July' program. The 'Christmas in July' program aids aging seniors in the community by providing specific items on their wish list.
"Our Watercrest team received a list from Terry and Ann Donohue who had lost many personal and household items in a fire," said Christine King, Community Relations Director. "Delivering the items to the Donohue's was a very moving experience; they were so incredibly grateful. Our hearts are filled with joy knowing Watercrest made this couple's day brighter!"
Watercrest associates share a purpose and passion for serving others. As neighbors, family members, and friends, they share the emotional connection that inspires a sense of community at each Watercrest location. As part of the company-wide effort coined "Common Unity" initiatives, Watercrest associates are committed to positively influencing the fulfillment of needs in their hometown.
"The surrounding community has shown outstanding support and heartfelt appreciation towards the development of our beautiful Watercrest Richmond community," says Executive Director, Marsha Sottung. "We look forward to expanding our community partnerships and creating a positive impact for our future residents and the local community."
Watercrest Richmond will be a signature Watercrest product offering 76 assisted living and 22 memory care apartments with resort-style amenities and exceptional care. The architecture and design will boast a stunning fountain and promenade, art studio with gallery, music room, fireplace, multiple dining venues, theater, salon and spa, and the charming atmosphere of Bogey's Cigar and Scotch lounge. The community's Southern style exterior gathering spaces and one-of-a-kind greenhouse will offer opportunities for social engagement and resident activity amongst the lushly landscaped grounds and illuminated walking paths. Additionally, residents may enjoy the coveted Spa W offering world-class wellness amenities including light and salt therapy, and a state-of-the-art fitness and physical therapy center.
Watercrest Richmond is conveniently located at 5250 Grandin Avenue in Moseley; the sales office is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. For information, contact the community at 804-294-3508.
Known as a top destination by Travel + Leisure, Richmond offers the best of big-city amenities with the delights of Southern charm. The area offers plentiful dining, entertainment and cultural venues, just minutes from the rolling hills of Virginia farms, gorgeous state parks, and charming wineries.
Watercrest principals, Marc Vorkapich, CEO and Joan Williams, CFO, are setting new standards of quality for seniors and their families in the development of upscale senior living communities from South Florida to Virginia. This is the first senior living development project partnered between Watercrest and Harbert Seniors Housing Fund II.
HMC is an investment management firm focusing on alternative assets, with approximately $8.0 billion in Regulatory Assets under Management as of November 30, 2021. A privately owned firm founded in 1993, HMC serves foundations, endowments, fund of funds, pension funds, financial institutions, insurance companies, family offices, and high net worth individuals across multiple asset classes. For additional information about HMC, visit www.harbert.net.
Watercrest Senior Living Group was founded to honor our mothers and fathers, aspiring to become a beacon for quality in senior living by surpassing standards of care, service and associate training. Watercrest communities are recognized for their luxury aesthetic, exceptional amenities, world-class care, and innovative memory care programming offering unparalleled service to seniors living with Alzheimer's and dementia. A certified Great Place to Work, Watercrest specializes in the development and operations of assisted living and memory care communities and the growth of servant leaders. For information, visit www.watercrestseniorliving.com.
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ST. LOUIS — Missouri Republicans picked Attorney General Eric Schmitt to advance in the state's unpredictable U.S. Senate race, according to a call from The Associated Press, a move that seems likely to keep the seat out of reach for Democrats.
The St. Louis County native's victory comes as a relief to many Republicans throughout the state, who were worried that a win by scandal-plagued former Gov. Eric Greitens would jeopardize what many see as a surefire GOP seat.
Schmitt emerged as the winner of the 21-person primary to succeed U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, who is not running for reelection. He defeated five other major candidates in the race, including Greitens, Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, attorney Mark McCloskey, Congressman Billy Long and Senate President Pro Tem Dave Schatz.
Before winning a full term as attorney general in 2020, Schmitt served as Missouri treasurer and as a state senator. He was appointed to succeed U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley after he vacated the attorney general's office once he won his Senate race in 2018.
Schmitt attracted praise and criticism as attorney general for suing over President Biden's agenda — and for going after school districts that implemented COVID-19 restrictions. He faced pushback during the primary from his adversaries who pointed out aspects of his state Senate record, including pushing for a cargo hub in St. Louis that would trade with China.
Schmitt largely ignored those attacks, and instead emphasized his record as attorney general as he campaigned throughout the state. He got a boost before the primary from Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, who headlined several well-attended rallies with Schmitt.
Former President Donald Trump on Monday took the unusual step of just endorsing "ERIC" in the Senate race, which for all intents and purposes meant he was backing Schmitt and Greitens.
Schmitt will likely face either Trudy Busch Valentine or Lucas Kunce in the general election. But Democrats will face a tough battle to prevail in a state that's become increasingly Republican over the last few election cycles.
Republicans have a stranglehold over the state's rural areas, as well as some fast-growing suburbs.
Efforts to stop Greitens succeed
Schmitt's victory will likely provide relief for Republicans who were fearful of a Greitens victory.
Greitens was at the top of most polls for the majority of the contest. But his standing began to collapse as he faced an avalanche of political action committee advertisements detailing abuse allegations from his ex-wife. Greitens denied that he ever physically abused his ex-wife, Sheena Grietens, or their son, but most observers felt the deluge of negativity eroded his support.
"I don't think I've seen more destructive ads put out against a candidate," said state Sen. Bill Eigel, who opposed Greitens' candidacy. "And in this case, I'm one of the folks, and there's many folks, who believe what she's saying."
Republicans feared Greitens would make a general election more competitive. In addition to the recent scandal, Greitens resigned in 2018 amid controversies around an extramarital affair and campaign finance woes. Greitens' supporters contended that he was never in danger of losing a general election since the state is so Republican now, adding that his detractors didn't want him to have a national platform.
With Greitens slipping in the polls, Schmitt spent most of his time attacking Hartzler — who had the backing of Hawley and a slew of agricultural groups. But even though she ran a disciplined and well-funded campaign, she was badly damaged when Trump refused to endorse her.
Hartzler continued to barnstorm the state, including making several stops with Hawley, but it wasn't enough to stop Schmitt from winning.
In addition to Schmitt's Democratic opponent, John Wood, a former U.S. attorney, is slated to run as an independent — and could have access to millions of dollars thanks to his connection to former U.S. Sen. John Danforth. While independent candidates have rarely made an impact in Missouri statewide contests, Wood is hoping to buck that trend.
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WFO NORMAN Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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HEAT ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
818 PM CDT Tue Aug 2 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, southern and southwest
Oklahoma and northern Texas.
* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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The problems are mounting for Robinhood, a company that had big ambitions to revolutionize markets by attracting millions of amateur investors into stock trading for the first time.
On Tuesday, the company announced plans to cut almost a quarter of its staff, citing economic uncertainty, a steep selloff in cryptocurrencies, and a deteriorating market environment.
This is the second round of layoffs for Robinhood, which reduced its workforce by about 9% in April.
The cuts mark another reversal for a company that created an app for trading stocks that became wildly popular when COVID-19 spread and the economy shut down, leaving millions stuck at home with plenty of time on their hands.
At the time, interest rates were near zero, tech companies were expanding, and Americans had extra cash thanks to stimulus checks from the federal government.
But a deep downturn in markets has eroded Robinhood's fortunes this year. The company has seen its shares tank more than 70% since raising almost $2 billion when it went public in a high-profile initial public offering in 2021.
On Tuesday, CEO Vlad Tenev acknowledged in a blog post that the first staff reduction a few months ago "did not go far enough."
"As CEO, I approved and took responsibility for our ambitious staffing trajectory — this is on me," he wrote. "In this new environment, we are operating with more staffing than appropriate."
This has been a tough year for stocks, which were trading at record highs at the end of 2021. Persistently high inflation led the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates aggressively, and that has hit high-growth tech stocks particularly hard.
On top of that, the world is learning to live with the pandemic and people are no longer confined to their homes. As a result, Robinhood has faced a steep drop in active users and eroding earnings.
Robinhood has also attracted government scrutiny.
Also on Tuesday, a New York financial regulator fined the company $30 million "for significant failures in the areas of bank secrecy act/anti-money laundering obligations and cybersecurity."
Robinhood is not the only tech company to lay off staff. Shopify, Netflix, Tesla and several crypto companies have also cut their workforces amid the worsening economic outlook.
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Happy Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! Enjoy the sweet treat all day long, either fresh out of your oven or from a favorite bakery.
- The 20th season of Peanut Butter and Jam concerts continues today with performances by Scott Duboise & the 101 Ranch, described as “the next generation of country music.” The weekly performances take place in Veterans Memorial Park, located at 54th Street and Sixth Avenue on Kenosha’s harbor. The free concerts are twice every Thursday: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m.
- The free Bristol Woodstock concert series wraps up the 2022 season today with The Sweet Sheiks, performing from 6 to 8 this evening. The concert takes place in Bristol Woods County Park, 9800 160th Ave. For more details, “like” Kenosha County Parks on Facebook.
- The new season of “Music & More” concerts continues today. The free concerts are noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays in Racine at First Presbyterian Church, 716 College Ave. For more details, see the story in today’s Get Out & About entertainment section.
- It's time for cream puffs, fried foods on sticks and that giant yellow slide! The Wisconsin State Fair opens for the 2022 season today in West Allis. For more details, see the story in today’s Get Out & About entertainment section. | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-thursday-aug-4/article_69813e58-12cd-11ed-b610-4b90db32302d.html | 2022-08-03T02:27:46Z | https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/local/todays-events-for-thursday-aug-4/article_69813e58-12cd-11ed-b610-4b90db32302d.html | false |
Theatrical souvenir shops will soon open at Astana Opera, at the capital’s airport and at the Keruen shopping mall, where you can buy souvenirs, clothes, and other goods with the opera house’s symbols. Thanks to the project, implemented jointly with the Nur-Sultan Akimat, every fan of opera and ballet art will be able to take a piece of Astana Opera with them,
Kazinform learned from the press service of Astana Opera.
The opening of retail outlets with brand products is an initiative that is one of the endeavors to form a cultural community, develop public interest in the field of classical theatrical art," Aizhan Kurmangaliyeva, Astana Opera’s deputy director, says. "The opera house’s policy is such that we try to respond when we receive feedback from our guests. Feedback is very important to us. It allows us to be on the same wavelength with art lovers. To this end, we are implementing the Friends Club project, which promotes rapprochement with the audience, as well as organizing backstage tours and inviting viewers to share with us ideas on how to improve our interaction. We hope that the opening of theatrical souvenir shops with the participation of the capital’s Akimat will help high art aficionados get closer to the opera house, feel its unique spirit, and also provide an excellent opportunity to purchase meaningful gifts that demonstrate good artistic taste."
The idea of creating a network of theatrical souvenir shops was in the air, as the interest in the opera house among art lovers is not limited to attending performances. The ability to use in your everyday life items, which evoke pleasant memories associated with the best moments in life, is of great importance. Therefore, residents of the capital and guests of the city – fans of Astana Opera wish to buy wardrobe items, stationery and souvenirs with the opera house’s emblem.
The range of goods is large and will be constantly updated, according to the opera house’s Marketing Department. In the theatrical souvenir shop within Astana Opera’s walls and in the ‘trading islands’ in the international airport and in one of the capital’s largest shopping malls, you can buy tracksuits, caps, T-shirts, shopping bags, scarves, notebooks, pens, mugs, organizers and many other products decorated and stylized with emblems of Astana Opera and Nur-Sultan. | https://www.kt.kz/eng/society/drinking_water_supply_stands_at_96_in_kazakhstan_1377937583.html | 2022-08-03T02:30:45Z | https://www.kt.kz/eng/society/drinking_water_supply_stands_at_96_in_kazakhstan_1377937583.html | true |
Indian state bets big on oil palm to cut $19 billion vegoil imports
By Rajendra Jadhav
SATHUPALLY, India, August 3 (Reuters) - Pullarao Daravathu and thousands of fellow farmers from Telangana in India's south are busy planting oil palms as their home state aims to add more area under the controversial crop within four years than the entire country has in decades.
Telangana is targeting 2 million additional acres under oil palm cultivation in the next four years, and is going to great lengths to achieve this goal - from building large dams and irrigation canals to importing millions of germinated sprouts.
Generous government subsidies and bumper profit potential compared to other crops are also encouraging farmers like Daravathu to shift to oil palms.
"Oil palm is giving more than 200,000 Indian rupees ($2,536) per acre return to farmers who planted the crop some years back. In rice, I am struggling to earn 40,000 rupees even after putting in lots of effort," said Daravathu, who was planting oil palm on his 5-acre farm at Sathupally, nearly 300 km (186 miles) east of Hyderabad, the state capital.
The recent rally in palm oil prices has more than doubled prices of fresh fruit bunches, which farmers sell to oil mills.
For years, price volatility, water scarcity and a gestation period of nearly four years limited oil palm plantation in India to less than 1 million acres, mostly in coastal Andhra Pradesh, the state that Telangana was carved out of in 2014.
But Telangana, which occupies an inland region on the Deccan Plateau, is now keen to emerge as India's main palm oil hub, with an area target that would place the state as the fifth largest oil palm grower globally - from a negligible base currently.
The drive could reduce India's mammoth vegetable oil imports, which cost the country a record $18.9 billion a year ago and widened the national trade deficit.
India fulfils two-thirds of its vegetable oil demand through imports of around 14 million tonnes annually, including around 8.5 million tonnes of palm oil.
The federal government is keen to increase palm oil output to slash those expensive imports, which lifted inflation this year to multi-year highs after top supplier Indonesia abruptly halted exports.
"In the next four years, most of the palm planting would be done, and after 7-8 years Telangana could be producing 4 million tonnes of palm oil," L Venkatram Reddy, director of Horticulture at the state government told Reuters.
India currently produces less than 300,000 tonnes of palm oil and relies on imports from Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand to fulfil its requirements.
Even if Telangana manages to grow oil palm on only 1 million acres and produces 2 million tonnes of palm oil, it would be a huge achievement, said Chava Venkateswara Rao of Godrej Agrovet Ltd, the country's biggest palm oil producer.
Until last year, the country was adding around 35,000 acres under oil palm every year.
WATER FIRST
Some areas in Telangana have sufficient water for thirsty oil palms thanks to the rivers such as the Godavari, Krishna and Bhima. But many pockets lacked sufficient water to cater to the oil palm's need of up to 265 litres per tree per day.
To overcome that, the state has built massive lift irrigation projects and a canal network that is now allowing farmers to plant oil palms across most of the state.
"We used to face water scarcity in summer season. Now, with the Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project, we have ample water for oil palm," said farmer Bollampalli Venkateshwar Rao, who planted oil palms on 12 acres.
The Kaleshwaram irrigation project, which is nearly complete, cost the state 1.15 trillion rupees ($14.44 billion).
Authorities are giving permission to cultivate oil palms only after farmers install water-conserving micro irrigation systems, said Reddy, adding "The central and state government's subsidies are covering almost the entire cost of drip irrigation system."
The shift towards oil palm from paddy rice and other crops could help the state to bring down annual paddy procurement by around 2.5 million tonnes, and trim the electricity bill for lift irrigation projects by 15 billion rupees as drip-fed oil palms need less water than paddy, Reddy said.
Ravi Mathur, who heads the Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research (IIOPR), a government-backed body spearheading the oil palm push, said the lift irrigation project has made oil palm planting feasible in areas previously unsuitable for the crop because of water scarcity.
PLANTING MATERIAL SCARCITY
While thousands of farmers are keen to shift to oil palm, the availability of seedlings is limited, and preparing them is a lengthy process which takes almost a year.
Companies operating in Telangana imported 12.5 million sprouts last year and made seedlings for around 200,000 acres this year, said an official with the state-run TS Oilfed, the country's biggest importer of germinated sprouts
The state is aiming to import 15 million sprouts this year - mainly sourced from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Costa Rica - and 50 million next year to achieve the target, he said.
But only handful of companies are supplying germinated sprouts.
"There is sudden surge in demand following a rally in palm oil prices. Companies are not able to supply as much we need this year," said Sougata Niyogi, a top official at Godrej Agrovet. "The supply situation would become more comfortable next year." ($1 = 78.8710 Indian rupees)
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SAN ANGELO, Texas — The Eagles are back in action after a hot off-season where the Eagles got to participate in the State 7-on-7 tournament in College Station for the first time against other top contending teams.
“Had a lot of fun doing it and that confidence that you get from being there and being right there with those teams is huge, I’m hoping it’s just going to roll right into the season,” Head Coach Matt Jones said.
TLCA is welcoming back 8 starters on offense to help lead the team’s younger members.
“That just boosted our mentality to go out and win during the season because we know our skills are there and now we know that our linemen are there to bring the house,” Senior Kelby Thomas said.
The past few seasons for the Eagles have been rough, but head coach Matt Jones is confident in the physicality of his team.
“When we get to games, making sure that they understand that even though we haven’t won, we’ve been in some close games against some good teams and that we’re not afraid to be physical with anybody,” Jones said.
The Eagles did not just stop at 7-on-7 this summer though, this mixed team of veterans and rookies have been in the weight room getting ready all summer.
“We were in the weight room almost every day, had a bunch of guys showing up. Ready to go out there and work hard, put it all on the line,” Caleb Hill said.
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily Derby" game were:
1st:5 California Classic-2nd:3 Hot Shot-3rd:9 Winning Spirit, Race Time: 1:48.11
(1st: 5 California Classic, 2nd: 3 Hot Shot, 3rd: 9 Winning Spirit; Race Time: one: 48.11)
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Trump’s influence is tested in Tuesday’s primaries, and abortion rights are on the ballot in Kansas
After a relatively quiet July, the midterms came roaring back Tuesday, with primaries across five states that commanded national attention.
Former President Trump, yet again, made himself a central character by weighing in on the day’s most hard-fought contests. His endorsements have been viewed as a barometer of his continued sway over the GOP base, and few carry higher stakes than his picks for governor in Arizona and Michigan — two battleground states where his lies about election fraud in 2020 persist. And his endorsement in the Missouri Senate race broke new ground in creativity, even if it fell short on clarity.
His quest for intraparty payback also continued apace in Michigan and Washington state, as he backed challengers to three House Republicans who voted for his impeachment in January 2021.
While Trump’s influence has been a subplot throughout the entire primary season, an election in Kansas offered insight into a new dynamic: the politics of abortion after the end of Roe vs. Wade. A referendum on the ballot will determine whether the right to abortion was protected in the state’s constitution, offering the first gauge of how voters are reacting to the Supreme Court’s decision in June overturning federal protection for abortion.
Here are the key things to watch:
A messy primary in Michigan
Republican Tudor Dixon will face off against Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer after surviving Michigan’s chaotic gubernatorial primary. Dixon, a conservative former political commentator, beat out four other Republicans including Ryan Kelley — who was arrested by the FBI in June on charges related to his presence at the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
Give other GOP candidates, including two front-runners, were disqualified in May over fake signatures used to qualify for the ballot.
Despite Trump’s last-minute backing, Dixon has already faced criticism from his allies. She has been called the establishment pick because she’s backed by former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, who earned the ire of Trump world when she quit his administration after the Capitol attack.
Congratulations to ‘ERIC’
The race to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Roy Blunt of Missouri was long on candidates — 21 contenders are on the ballot — and on drama. Most of the controversy surrounded former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens, who resigned in 2018 amid accusations of sexual assault and blackmail, which are typically not great for one’s political prospects. Nor are domestic abuse allegations, which Greitens’ ex-wife made amid their ongoing custody battle.
Nevertheless, Greitens, who ran an ad depicting himself pretending to hunt moderate Republicans, looked well-positioned in the race thanks to his high name identification. A group of Republicans who worried Greitens may put a solidly red seat within reach for Democrats hammered him with a barrage of negative TV ads. That propelled state Atty. Gen. Eric Schmitt to the top of the polling heap; also in contention is Rep. Vicky Hartzler, who is endorsed by Sen. Josh Hawley.
Trump kept his preference mum until the day before the primary, when he announced that “ERIC” was his pick. Which Eric? That remains unclear. Both Greitens and Schmitt claimed the endorsement for themselves. By appearing to back them both, Trump ended up simultaneously winning and losing this race at the same time.
The unambiguous winner overall was Schmitt, who nabbed the Republican nomination on Tuesday.
Kari Lake was a television news anchor in Phoenix for decades. Now, the Arizona gubernatorial candidate bashes the media as propagandists and uses her on-air savvy to rally Trump supporters.
The never-ending 2020 election in Arizona
Trump has not gotten over his narrow loss in Arizona nearly two years ago, and neither have his chosen candidates in state’s top races. Tuesday’s primary will reveal whether Arizona Republican voters feel the same — or if they’re ready to move on.
Trump’s favored contenders — former news anchor Kari Lake for governor, venture capitalist Blake Masters for U.S. Senate and state legislator and election denier Mark Finchem for secretary of state — have all embraced the false rallying cry that Trump actually won in the battleground state.
Their Republican opponents, for the most part, have not vocally rejected those conspiracy theories.
Karrin Taylor Robson, whose gubernatorial run has been endorsed by former Vice President Mike Pence and Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, refused to say whether she accepted the 2020 election results.
Jim Lamon, a solar company executive and Masters’ top competition in the Senate race, said he would not have certified the election and gave financial backing to the haphazard partisan review of votes in Maricopa County. Another Senate contender, Atty. Gen. Mark Brnovich, heeded calls to open fraud investigations but still was deemed insufficiently committed to the cause by Trump. On Monday, Brnovich released the results of his investigation into allegations of votes cast in the name of a dead person; instead of the alleged 282 dead voters, he found one.
Abortion politics after Roe
In 2019, the Kansas Supreme Court ruled that the state Constitution protects the right to have an abortion. On Tuesday, voters will decide whether or not to pass a constitutional amendment drafted by abortion opponents to overturn the ruling.
Former President Trump uses primary endorsements to seek revenge, push election fraud lies and shape the Republican Party. How are his candidates faring?
If passed, the amendment would allow Republicans, who hold supermajorities in both chambers of the Legislature, to pass bills restricting abortion access in the state. Those could potentially override a veto from Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, who is up for reelection this year. That wouldn’t just affect Kansans — hundreds of Missouri, Texas and Oklahoma residents travel to the state each year to end pregnancies.
A day before the primary, some voters received a misleading text — seemingly from supporters of abortion access — claiming that a “yes” vote on the amendment would preserve the right to abortion in the state. A “yes” vote would, in fact, remove the state Constitution’s abortion protections. The text was written by a political action committee led by conservative former Kansas Rep. Tim Huelskamp and sent out by a GOP-aligned firm, the Washington Post reported Tuesday.
Impeachment ire
When 10 Republicans voted to impeach Trump after the Jan. 6 incursion on the U.S. Capitol, they knew it would be a fateful vote for their careers. Since then, four decided to retire rather than seek reelection. One, Rep. David Valadao of California, narrowly survived his primary. Rep. Tom Rice of South Carolina decisively lost his. Now the fate of three more will be determined on Tuesday. Unsurprisingly, Trump has backed challengers for all three.
Republican Trump critic Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming has raised $1.2 million for her reelection campaign from Californians — including many Democrats.
In Michigan, Rep. Peter Meijer, the only freshman to vote for impeachment, is facing John Gibbs, who served in the Trump administration and does not believe the 2020 election was legitimate. The Democrats’ congressional campaign arm, sensing Gibbs would be more beatable in November, has run ads highlighting his loyalties to Trump and saying he is too conservative for the district — which, in a Republican primary, amounts to a de facto campaign contribution.
If Reps. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Dan Newhouse advance on Tuesday, it will likely be because their home state, Washington, does not have partisan primaries. Instead, the top two vote-getters advance to the general election.
Beutler faces multiple well-funded challengers, including Trump’s pick, Joe Kent, a former Green Beret who has connections to right-wing extremist groups such as the Proud Boys. Newhouse is squaring off against Loren Culp, who ran for governor in 2020 and blamed his loss, without evidence, on fraud. Culp, whom Trump endorsed, claimed election tampering in Tuesday’s race days before the polls closed, pointing to a local newspaper’s website that appeared to show a vote tally. The paper’s editor clarified that Culp was looking at a test page, not actual voting results.
Mason reported from Los Angeles, John from Grand Rapids, Mich.
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Column: Dodgers whiff and Padres win at trade deadline
It was Trade Deadline Day, otherwise known as Andrew Friedman Appreciation Day, a day usually rollicking with the popping of corks and slapping of backs.
Yet for a Dodgers organization that generally wallops every transaction out of the park, Tuesday was filled with a strange, solitary sound.
It was the swish of a strikeout.
This time, Goliath didn’t pillage. This time, the rich didn’t get richer. This time, the mighty Dodgers got, well, Padre’d.
Is that a word? It should be.
By allowing themselves to be outbid by their San Diego neighbors for the great, young Juan Soto, the Dodgers got Padre’d.
By failing to acquire a capable arm beyond middle reliever Chris Martin while their San Diego pals traded for baseball’s best closer in Josh Hader, the Dodgers got Padre’d.
By acquiring another underwater hitter in Joey Gallo while their San Diego friends added steady swinging Josh Bell, the Dodgers got Padre’d.
No, the Dodgers aren’t going to blow their double-digit lead in the National League West to that second-place team in the funny uniforms. The Dodgers have baseball’s top-ranked pitching staff and second-ranked offense. They’re not folding. Yes, the Dodgers can still win the World Series with their current roster, and probably should.
The San Diego Padres’ acquisition of Juan Soto before the MLB trade deadline has bolstered the team’s World Series odds, but not as much as one might think.
But make no mistake, this trade opens a three-year window on the Padres’ championship hopes, with the 23-year-old Soto being under club control for three pennant races. At the same time, it slightly closes the window on a Dodgers team that this winter will grow a little older, a little creakier, and could lose one of their co-MVPs, Trea Turner, to free agency.
And what if … this October … the Padres survive the newfangled wild-card round and somehow meet the Dodgers in the divisional or league championship series? And what if they play a winner-take-all game?
The Dodgers will be led by their all-world foursome of Mookie Betts, Turner, Freddie Freeman and Will Smith. But the Padres can now counter with a foursome of Fernando Tatis Jr., Manny Machado, Soto and Bell.
The Dodgers have the starting pitching advantage, but not by much, especially when you consider their Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw is fragile, their ace Walker Buehler is injured, their fan favorite Julio Urías is inconsistent, and their stopgaps Tony Gonsolin and Tyler Anderson aren’t playoff proven.
The Dodgers then might have to close with a rickety Craig Kimbrel, while the Padres will finish with the heat from Hader.
In a one-game series, who you got?
Don’t answer that.
“They made their team way better in the last couple of days and we look forward to that competition,” Dodgers baseball boss Friedman said of the Padres on Tuesday during a conference call with reporters.
The idea that these Padres were even in the Dodgers’ league was unthinkable just a few days ago, but their general manager, A.J. Preller, emptied his pockets for the Nationals to get Soto and apparently outbid a rich and deep organization that should never be outbid by anyone for anything.
Friedman usually owns this day, remember? Yu Darvish, Manny Machado, Max Scherzer and Turner, remember? And then there was the offseason trade for Betts.
Does any casual fan remember all of the prospects traded for those players? History will show that it is almost always worth it to trade kids for superstars. In Soto’s case, he is both a kid and a superstar, a unicorn of a player who was traded only because he wasn’t going to accept the rebuilding Nationals’ contract offer of 15 years at $440 million.
Soto was a once-in-a-lifetime acquisition, and while the Dodgers didn’t exactly need him, they certainly didn’t need him to go to one of their division rivals.
It might be the biggest gamble of Friedman’s illustrious career here that this was allowed to happen.
“Our track record would suggest that obviously we would have been aggressive in trying to figure something out,” Friedman said.
But he admitted that with the team playing so well, his past willingness to give up their best prospects was somewhat lessened.
”We felt really good about the team that we have in place,” he said, later adding, “We have a really special dynamic in that room right now, it’s something that we’re cognizant of.”
Understood. But if they weren’t going to chase Soto with their elite prospects like catcher Diego Cartaya, pitcher Bobby Miller and third baseman Miguel Vargas — who was just brought to the big leagues Tuesday — then why didn’t they go elsewhere for some starting pitching depth? Why not make a serious run for Cincinnati’s Luis Castillo, who ended up with the Seattle Mariners? Or bring back home Frankie Montas, who became a New York Yankee?
Friedman feels they will add plenty of pitching when several powerful arms return in the next six weeks from injury to join newly active Andrew Heaney. He’s talking about the likes of Dustin May, Blake Treinen, and, perhaps, even longshot Buehler.
By agreeing to trade for Juan Soto, the San Diego Padres have revived their city’s dream of winning a championship.
“With some combination of arms we have potentially coming back … it spoke to having a high bar,” he said. “We felt really good about the potential of what our pitching staff can look like in October.”
Yet that’s another gamble, particularly with the rotation. In the next two months, the problems at the back of the bullpen can be fixed with several revolving relievers, but the issue at the front of the rotation remains uncertain.
“I feel good about the team that we have in place and the way they have performed,” said Friedman. “If we have an acute need, you’ll see us be more on tilt. I feel good about how aggressive we were.”
But were they aggressive enough? The answer will come in October. The Padres will be waiting.
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ANAHEIM — Reaction in the Oakland Athletics’ clubhouse Tuesday to the trade of Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino to the Yankees struck a couple of themes — lack of surprise and happiness for two pitchers joining a playoff contender, albeit at an impact to the A’s roster.
“I think everyone in this room kind of felt like Frankie was going to get dealt,” said starter Paul Blackburn. “It definitely hurts us, not even just ability- and performance-wise, but his presence in here with us and our younger pitching staff. Lou had the same presence with our bullpen, too. Losing two leaders like that is always going to hurt a team. But I couldn’t be more happy for those guys.”
A trade of Montas had been rumored, even expected, since the A’s dealt away a series of core players this spring. Carrying the American League’s worst record into August, the A’s sent Montas and Trivino, their on-and-off closer, to the Yankees on Monday for four minor-league prospects.
The A’s made no other trades from their major-league roster before Tuesday’s deadline, though a few other players had appeared in rumors. Ramón Laureano manned center field for their series opener in Anaheim, with Sean Murphy at catcher and the rest of their rotation and bullpen intact.
“For me, I’m selfishly happy to see a lot of the guys stick around,” starter James Kaprielian said. “I want to have, and have, trust that the front office is doing what they need to do to continue to better this organization and put together the pieces for finishing this year and next year and years to come. Right now, guys who are in this room seem to be a part of that, so I think it’s something to be excited about.”
Laureano and Murphy, in particular, had been rumored as potential fits for other teams. Both said they tried to tune out trade speculation leading up to Tuesday.
“I’m happy to keep playing here,” Murphy said. “I love it here, so I’m happy to keep working with these guys and building for the future. There’s a lot of good young players in this clubhouse and any way I can help them develop and get better at this point in the season is the goal.”
Laureano might have been a likelier trade candidate than Murphy, who is not into his salary arbitration years yet. But asked Tuesday if he was surprised to not be traded, Laureano said: “Not really. I mean, I have three years (of team control) left. So yeah, not surprised at all.”
A quiet deadline day left the A’s with fewer roster openings to fill than after their spring training trades of Matt Olson, Matt Chapman, Chris Bassitt and Sean Manaea. The A’s will not initially fill Montas’ spot in the rotation as upcoming off-days will allow them to skip at least one turn.
“We’ve been here before,” manager Mark Kotsay said. “I think coming out of spring training, breaking the season without four core guys, the message is again the same. It’s next man up mentality. There’s opportunity here with Frankie leaving and with Lou gone.”
Kotsay was using Trivino as his closer. The A’s activated reliever Dany Jiménez, their closer earlier in the season, from a lengthy IL stint on Tuesday. But Kotsay said he does not expect to slot Jiménez back into the ninth inning right away and relievers Zach Jackson, A.J. Puk and Sam Moll could all be ninth-inning options depending on matchups.
Montas’ presence will be difficult to replace. The right-hander finished sixth in AL Cy Young voting last season and was a rotation workhorse for Oakland. The A’s could recall any of several Triple-A starters who have pitched for them this season (Zach Logue, Adrián Martínez, Jared Koenig) or bring up one of the two left-handers acquired in the Yankees deal (J.P. Sears, Ken Waldichuk) to fill out the rotation.
“Everyone talks about opportunity here with us and I feel like it’s a good opportunity for another young guy to come up and get some experience and kind of cement himself here,” Blackburn said.
Blackburn said that after the trade occurred Monday, he spent time with Montas at the A’s team hotel, playing video games and talking.
“He was excited,” Blackburn said. “The last couple weeks for him have been rough. … I told him I was excited for him and happy for him, just go be himself and I know he’s going to thrive there.”
The A’s did make one minor trade Tuesday, sending Triple-A catcher Austin Allen to the Cardinals for minor-league pitcher Carlos Guarate, the Cardinals announced. Oakland reinstated Jiménez and Jed Lowrie from the IL to fill the roster spots vacated by Montas and Trivino.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A 27-year-old Conway man, has been sentenced to three years of probation and 150 hours of community service for importing and processing illegally taken wildlife.
According to a recent press release, The United States and Wildlife Service began an investigation on Jackson Roe in 2015 after an anonymous tip about the illegal activity of a reptile hobbyist who sold and transported various reptiles into and out of the United States.
Through undercover conversations with this individual in China, agents intercepted a package addressed to Roe, which contained two live endangered Chinese giant salamanders in plastic jars with wet moss.
Roe admitted to investigators that he had illegally purchased several live amphibians from a Chinese dealer he met on Facebook. He also admitted to knowing those specific salamanders were protected and expected to become extinct.
Overall, Roe admitted to receiving seven packages sent from Hong Kong containing six Chinese giant salamanders, a Vietnamese leaf turtle, an Indian roofed turtle, and a Chinese big-headed turtle.
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission also later seized a Nile crocodile, a Morelet’s crocodile, and an American alligator which were also owned by Roe.
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Ex-prime minister RIPS into 'fundamentally wrong' Aboriginal Voice to Parliament - and why his opposition is a grim prospect for Anthony Albanese's referendum
- Tony Abbott has voice his opposition to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
- The former PM suggested a 'race-based body' was 'fundamentally wrong'
- He claimed it would result in a 'more divided and less well governed' country
- Mr Abbott previously led a successful No campaign against the 1999 referendum
- Anthony Albanese revealed the possible referendum question over the weekend
Tony Abbott has argued against the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament, claiming the current plan is 'fundamentally wrong' and imploring the Liberal Party to oppose it.
The former Prime Minister voiced his opinion over the issue in a piece he penned for The Australian on Wednesday, saying the body was racially divisive, risked upturning our system of governance, and would do nothing to fix the problems of Aboriginal communities.
'I'm all in favour of recognising Indigenous people in our Constitution, but not if it means making a race-based body part of our parliament and not if it means changing our system of government,' he began.
Mr Abbott claimed the 'problem' with an Indigenous Voice to Parliament is that it makes 'race an element' in who qualifies to sit on a body which will have broad powers to alter laws.
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott (pictured) has opposed an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. He claimed he was not in favour of 'making a race-based body part of our parliament'
Mr Abbott applauded Anthony Albanese (pictured at the Garma Festival in the Northern Territory over the weekend) for 'wanting to do the right thing' but suggested that it was not the right way
He also said that it 'changes the way our government works' by replacing or rivalling parliament as the peak body for deciding the nation's laws and regulations.
Added to the potential danger is that the powers of the body will remain undefined leading up to a referendum on whether it should be established, because the government does not want that plebiscite to fail due to disputes over fine detail.
Mr Abbott said that meant the Voice would have 'an unspecified say over unspecified topics with unspecified ramifications'.
Mr Abbott applauded Anthony Albanese for 'wanting to do the right thing by Aboriginal people' but wrote that it was not lack of legislative power that gave rise to the problems that afflict indigenous communities.
'We all lament the ugly fact Indigenous people, on average, die younger and live worse than the rest of us. But it's no mystery why this is so.
'People with much worse educational outcomes, with much lower prospects for employment and living far away from the services most Australians take for granted are always going to have shorter, poorer lives than those in better circumstances.'
Anthony Albanese attended the Garma Festival last weekend, where he revealed the possible question that could be asked in a referendum for a Voice to Parliament.
The potential question was: 'Do you support an alteration to the constitution that establishes an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice?'
The early response from the Liberal opposition is that it will broadly support the proposal, but Mr Abbott has implored his former party colleagues in Canberra to oppose it.
Mr Abbott's public opposition to the change would cause some concern among proponents of the Voice, as he had past success at rallying support against a referendum.
In 1999, the staunch monarchist led a successful campaign against Australia becoming a republic.
Mr Abbott asserted that close consultation with Indigenous elders and leaders through representative bodies 'has been happening for decades', but enshrining a new body with constitutional power that may override parliament was excessive and dangerous.
'If this body really is, in the Prime Minister's words, to 'end 121 years of Commonwealth governments arrogantly believing they know enough to impose their own solutions on Aboriginal people' it's obviously going to have something approaching a veto over decisions the parliament might otherwise make.'
'How would this additional mechanism improve the final outcome or, indeed, add anything to the 11 Indigenous voices that are already present in the parliament?
Anthony Albanese (pictured) attended the Garma Festival and revealed the possible question that could be asked in a referendum for an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Mr Abbott (pictured) claimed the 'degree of separation' between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people was at the heart of the issue behind the Voice and added that the government's push was about 'transforming governance'
'What it would certainly do, though, is make the legislative process more complicated and invite judicial interventions on how much weight might be given to the view of the Voice versus that of the parliament; and on what matters might (or might not) be relating to Indigenous peoples.'
The former Prime Minister said having a rival body to parliament that represented the interests of indigenous people would divide the population on racial grounds rather than bringing them together.
'Everything about the proposed voice drips with entrenching separatism as an atonement for dispossession, even though Indigenous people can never expect to achieve Australian outcomes without also embracing Australian standards,' he said.
'Inevitably, any referendum campaign will seek to exploit guilt about the past to overcome anxieties about the future, even though nothing this generation does now can alter the past but it certainly could prejudice our future.'
He concluded his piece by claiming the change in the constitution was about 'transforming governance'
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ORRVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) will release its first quarter fiscal 2023 financial results on Tuesday, August 23, 2022. A press release, including financial statements and segment information, supplemental materials, pre-recorded management remarks, and a transcript of the pre-recorded remarks will be available at 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The Company will webcast a live question and answer session with Mark Smucker, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Tucker Marshall, Chief Financial Officer, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on that date.
The Company will participate in the 2022 Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference and invites interested parties to join its webcast on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 2:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
The live webcasts, replays, and other materials for both events can be accessed at the Company's website: investors.jmsmucker.com.
About The J.M. Smucker Co.
Each generation of consumers leaves their mark on culture by establishing new expectations for food and the companies that make it. At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to be at the heart of this dynamic with a diverse portfolio that appeals to each generation of people and pets and is found in nearly 90 percent of U.S. homes and countless restaurants. This includes a mix of iconic brands consumers have always loved such as Folgers®, Jif® and Milk-Bone® and new favorites like Café Bustelo®, Smucker's® Uncrustables® and Rachael Ray® Nutrish®. By continuing to immerse ourselves in consumer preferences and acting responsibly, we will continue growing our business and the positive impact we have on society. For more information, please visit jmsmucker.com.
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WFO NORMAN Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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HEAT ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Norman OK
818 PM CDT Tue Aug 2 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT
WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, southern and southwest
Oklahoma and northern Texas.
* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM CDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
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rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "SuperCash" game were:
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Trish Gunby wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Missouri's 2nd Congressional District.
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Want to live on the moon? New research shows parts of it may provide stable temperatures for humans
Video: Humanity’s first Moon base could be built in a cave on the Moon. Here’s why.
In early human history, caves provided people with protection from the elements and a place to call home. Now, similar formations on the moon could provide pioneering astronauts with a lunar safe haven, thanks to their Earth-like temperatures.
The moon has pits with shaded areas that steadily hover around 63 degrees Fahrenheit, a temperate range that's stable for humans, found researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles. The journal Geophysical Research Letters published the study in July.
These pit craters, which may potentially lead to caves that could also provide human shelter, have temperatures that could make lunar exploration and long-term human habitation on the moon safer, as scientists would be able to set up thermally stable base camps.
"Humans evolved living in caves, and to caves we might return when we live on the moon," said study coauthor David Paige, professor of planetary science at UCLA, in a news release. Paige also leads the Diviner Lunar Radiometer Experiment, an instrument on NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter.
Now that there is a better understanding of the pits and potential caves, scientists could possibly pick up the pace toward conceptualizing a workable permanent station, protected from the extreme conditions of the moon's surface.
"We could be able to establish a long-term presence on the moon sooner than may have otherwise been possible," said lead study author Tyler Horvath, a doctoral student in planetary science at UCLA.
Unlike the moon's surface, which heats up to 260 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and drops to minus 280 degrees Fahrenheit at night, these lunar pits in the Mare Tranquillitatis region have a human-friendly, stable temperature.
Mare Tranquillitatis, commonly known as the Sea of Tranquility, is where Apollo 11, the first mission to put humans on the moon, landed due to its smooth and relatively flat terrain.
The data comes from an analysis of images taken by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft and computer modeling.
"These (pits) are right at the resolution limit of the cameras that they're trying to use," said Briony Horgan, associate professor of Earth, atmospheric and planetary sciences at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. "The fact that they are able to pull that data out and show that it was pretty convincing, I think it's a big step forward in looking at the moon."
Learning about these pits and probable caves helps scientists better understand how other extreme environments behave, such as the lunar polar regions where the Artemis mission is going, said Noah Petro, chief of NASA's Planetary Geology, Geophysics and Geochemistry Lab. The NASA Artemis program aims to return humans to the moon and land the first woman and first person of color on the lunar surface by 2025.
"Artemis has the goal of sending humans to the region around the South Pole, where we know there are some very cold places," said Petro via email. "Fortunately, we have a large amount of data for the south pole region where Artemis will visit."
Give me shelter
The extreme temperatures of the moon's surface have made it difficult for NASA to create fully operational heating and cooling equipment that would produce enough power to allow for longer-term lunar exploration or habitation, according to the news release. However, NASA may not need equipment as complex as currently assumed to make exploration and habitation a reality, this research has shown.
With the help of the lunar orbiter, scientists discovered pits on the moon in 2009, a finding that prompted scientists to wonder if there were connecting caves that could be explored or even used as shelters.
"About 16 of the more than 200 pits are probably collapsed lava tubes," Horvath said in the news release.
When a lava tube — a long, hollow tunnel and cavelike structure formed by lava — collapses, it opens a pit that can create an entrance to the rest of the cave.
There are at least two, likely three, pits that have overhangs that lead to caves, the release said.
Caves would be a stable environment for lunar habitats since they offer some protection from solar radiation and micrometeorite impacts, Horgan said. These formations could also provide a measure of protection against cosmic rays, according to NASA.
It would be helpful to build on the current research with radar data to find additional potential caves, Horgan added.
The research "gives engineers who are really thinking about how to design a habitat on the moon real numbers to work with," she said. "That'll be incredibly important going forward."
Currently, NASA has plans for robotic exploration on the moon through its Commercial Lunar Payload Services program. Starting in December 2022, cargo flights will deliver devices that navigate and map the lunar surface, conduct investigations, measure radiation levels and assess how human activity impacts the moon. These flights give scientists the ability to reach anywhere on the lunar surface, including Mare Tranquillitatis, Petro said.
"Continuing to map the temperature of the lunar surface is a high priority for LRO, as we'll be able to use that information not only to better understand the environment future missions to the surface will experience," Petro said, "but we can also learn about how different types of surface material respond to the changing lighting conditions at the lunar surface." | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/parts-of-the-moon-may-provide-stable-temperatures-for-humans/40788455 | 2022-08-03T03:16:01Z | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/parts-of-the-moon-may-provide-stable-temperatures-for-humans/40788455 | true |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Nick Kyrgios beat American Marcos Giron at the Citi Open on Tuesday, the Australian's first singles match since reaching the Wimbledon final.
Less than a month since reaching his first Grand Slam final before losing to Novak Djokovic, Kyrgios defeated Giron 6-2, 6-3. It won't help him get over falling short at Wimbledon, which has not been easy. But, winning more may boost his confidence.
“That was like the golden opportunity I felt for me,” Kyrgios said of Wimbledon. “There are so many things I would have done differently I think now that I have digested that match, but I’m doing all the right things to put myself in that position again. I think I’m doing that, and my whole team is helping me achieve that goal.”
Following a tradition he started when he won this hard-court tuneup for the U.S. Open in 2019, he asked a fan where he should serve for match point and moved on to face Tommy Paul in the round of 32.
"I wish I had that experience when I was watching tennis matches," Kyrgios said. “I think it’s just a cool experience for someone that’s paid money to come watch you play and potentially to go home with that memory.”
Kyrgios is trying to move past the memory of losing to Djokovic at Wimbledon and bowing out in the first round of the Citi Open a year ago. It helps that he thinks he's playing some of the best tennis of his career.
“I’m having a great year,” he said. “I think if Wimbledon had points, I think I’d be around top 15, top 20 in the world. I definitely feel like I’m playing that level of tennis — if not top 10, top five at the moment.”
Top-seeded Andrey Rublev advanced to the round of 16, beating Jack Draper 6-4, 6-2. In the women's draw, Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic beat American Sloane Stephens 6-1, 6-4.
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LAWRENCE, Kan. — Voters in Kansas rejected a proposed state constitutional amendment Tuesday that would have said there was no right to an abortion in the state, according to The Associated Press.
Kansas was the first state to vote on abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson's Women's Health Organization.
The vote, for now, preserves access to abortion in Kansas and serves as a rebuke to the regional trend of states significantly restricting access. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Kansas has become an abortion destination for people from other states.
Supporters argued the amendment was necessary to correct what they say was the Kansas Supreme Court's overreach in striking down some of the state's previous abortion restrictions in 2019.
Opponents argued that the amendment would set state lawmakers up to pursue a total abortion ban.
Republicans, for the most part, remained quiet before Tuesday and wouldn't say how far they wanted to restrict abortion access if the amendment passed.
Kansas does restrict abortion in the state, including limiting abortions after 22 weeks of pregnancy to cases where the pregnant person's life is in danger. The state also requires an ultrasound before a procedure, among others.
Those restrictions would have remained in place whether the amendment passed or failed. The vote in this red state may be a sign of what's to come in other abortion votes around the country later this year.
Dylan Lysen reports on politics for the Kansas News Service.
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Stony Brook beats Cornell in overtime
Over the past two seasons, Stony Brook has established a trend of playing well in big games only to be undermined by shooting droughts. A case in point was last season's America East final when the Seawolves were tied or ahead for all but the final two seconds before losing an NCAA berth.
For much of the second half against Cornell Wednesday night, it seemed the pattern was repeating, much to the consternation of a Pritchard Gymnasium sellout crowd of 1,630. A 20-point SBU lead late in the first half shrank to 15 at the break and then gradually eroded over the course of the second half until the Seawolves had to come from behind to force overtime on a Ron Bracey layup that tied the score at 51.
But after scoring only 16 points in the second half on 27.3-percent shooting, Stony Brook exploded for 17 points in overtime to pull away for a 68-59 victory over the Big Red of the Ivy League. The key seemed to be hanging tough and working at defense and rebounding until the ball started going in the basket again.
"Heart," Bracey said. "We stayed in there and went for it."
"I wasn't going to let my team lose this game," said forward Tommy Brenton, who played a huge role with 12 points, eight rebounds, three steals and some tough defense on Cornell's Drew Ferry, who had 15 points on 5-for-12 shooting from three-point range, including the three with 1:17 left in regulation that gave the Big Red a short-lived 51-49 lead.
The box score looked just fine at the end for the Seawolves (4-6) with Bracey and Bryan Dougher each scoring 16 points and Dave Coley adding 10, including six in overtime. Stony Brook won the rebounding battle 40-32, and coach Steve Pikiell was pleased that guard Chris Wroblewski, who scored a career-high 29 in a win over the Seawolves last season, was held to five points. Cornell (4-7) came in with wins over three other America East teams and a four-point loss to No. 24 Illinois, so this was a quality win.
"Cornell is good," Pikiell said. "They have two guards who started for the Sweet 16 team [in 2010], and they almost beat Illinois. I was pleased with our defense. That was Cornell's low points in regulation this year."
Brenton left the game with his fourth foul with 6:57 left in regulation, but Pikiell brought him back just over a minute later when the going got tough. Ferry hit a couple big threes, but he missed his final shot in regulation and two more in OT when Brenton scored seven points.
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NEW YORK — Sabrina Ionescu scored 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting, Natasha Howard had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the New York Liberty beat the Los Angeles Sparks 102-73 on Tuesday night in the first of back-to-back games between the teams.
Marine Johannes hit a 3-pointer to give the Liberty the lead for good at 21-20, Han Xu made two free throws to make it 45-33 with about 4 minutes left in the first half and the Sparks trailed by double figures throughout the second half.
Ionescu hit 5 of 9 from 3-point range and 11 of 16 from the field and Howard was 9-of-11 shooting for New York, which shot 57.8% and scored at least 100 points for the third time this season. Xu finished with 13 points and tied her career high with eight rebounds. Johannes added 12 points for the Liberty.
Brittney Sykes led the Sparks with 19 points, Nneka Ogwumike scored 15 and Olivia Nelson-Ododa, a second-round pick in April’s draft, added a career-high 12 points on 6-of-7 shooting.
L.A.’s Chiney Ogwumike and the Liberty’s Rebecca Allen left the game after they collided midway through the second quarter and did not return.
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Which two-slice toaster is best?
A toaster with two slots is the perfect size for small households or limited countertop space. You’ll want to pick one that evenly browns your bread and includes the features you need. For instance, if you’re using a toaster for English muffins, you’ll want one with a high enough lift so you don’t have to fish out your muffins. For toasting bagels, look for a toaster with wider slots, such as the KitchenAid Two-Slice Toaster with Manual Lift Lever.
What to know before you buy a two-slice toaster
Function
Toasters with two slots serve one function: to toast. A good toaster can warm and brown sliced bread, frozen waffles, sliced English muffins and sliced bagels. They are not intended for warming frozen pizza, toast with butter or cheese, or American-style muffins. You’ll need a toaster oven for these functions.
Size and capacity
Two-slice toasters are small kitchen appliances but they do require some countertop space. Consider a toaster’s footprint and how much room you have in your kitchen. Typically, footprint measurements are around 7 by 10 inches or 8 by 11 inches. For a larger capacity — but a bigger footprint — opt for a four-slice toaster.
Slot width
Any two-slice toaster will accommodate pre-sliced bread you buy in the grocery store. However, if you’re looking to toast thicker slices such as homemade bread or a halved bagel, you’ll need wider slots. Look for a model that’s advertised as a wide-slot toaster or having extra-wide slots.
Slot length and depth
For eaters of round- or wide-loaf breads, such as sourdough, consider a toaster with extra-long slots or extra-deep ones so that the entire surface area of your bread is toasted and not just a portion of it. Often these slots are extra wide, too.
Manual vs. automatic lift
Most two-slice toasters have a manual lift, which means you need to push a lever or button to lower toast into them. You also have to manually operate the lever or button to lift the toast out when it’s done. An automatic lift senses when your bread is in the slots and automatically lowers it. When the bread is toasted, it also automatically lifts it from the slots.
Shade control
Most toasters have shade settings so you can control how dark or light you want your bread toasted. These typically come in numbered settings on a dial from five to seven shades.
What to look for in a quality two-slice toaster
Toasting functions
Even basic toasters can feature a bagel and/or frozen setting. The bagel setting toasts the sliced inside of your bagel without burning the outside. Other toasters may include a keep-warm setting and reheat setting, which lets you warm cooked toast that has cooled down — without burning it.
Cancel button
A cancel button lets you prematurely terminate the toasting cycle. For example, if you smell burning, hit the cancel button to eject your toast. Some toasters feature a pause button that lets you check on your toast mid-cycle.
High lift
If you toast smaller items, such as English muffins or a sliced baguette, look for a toaster with a high lift, which forcefully pops up the smaller slices above the top of the appliance so you don’t have to reach inside the narrow slots to retrieve them. Never stick a fork down the slot of a toaster.
Adjustable slots
Toasters with adjustable slots let you manually narrow the slot for smaller or thinner slices to ensure even toasting.
How much you can expect to spend on a two-slice toaster
They range in price from $30-$100. High-end toasters can cost up to $200.
Two-slice toaster FAQ
Can I toast frozen waffles in my toaster?
A. While most two-slice toasters have wide enough slots to heat waffles, to cook frozen ones it’s better to have a frozen function that will defrost your waffles before toasting them.
What is a crumb tray?
A. All toasters come with a removable tray at the base to collect the crumbs that inevitably gather. These crumbs can accumulate and cause a burnt smell to your toast or kitchen. It’s important to empty it regularly to prevent fires.
What’s the best two-slice toaster to buy?
Top two-slice toaster
KitchenAid Two-Slice Toaster with Manual Lift Lever
What you need to know: This sharp-looking toaster is well-built and comes with a bagel and frozen setting.
What you’ll love: It evenly toasts store-bought or homemade bread and comes in four attractive finishes. There’s a bell that rings to alert you when your toast is about to pop up. The design is compact and minimalist, and the slots are wide.
What you should consider: Even though it’s advertised as having a high lift, some reviewers had a hard time removing muffins from the slots.
Where to buy: Sold by KitchenAid, Amazon, Home Depot and Macy’s
Top two-slice toaster for the money
What you need to know: This low-cost toaster features the bells and whistles you’d expect on a more expensive model.
What you’ll love: It has seven shade settings and four toasting functions, including ones for frozen items and bagels. The smooth profile combines a retro style with a sleek modern look.
What you should consider: Some people said the bagel function isn’t different from the toast setting.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Wayfair
Worth checking out
Redmond Two-Slice Stainless Steel Toaster
What you need to know: Add a pop of fun and color to your countertop with this retro-style toaster that comes in multiple colors.
What you’ll love: The stainless steel construction is durable and the toaster is nontoxic and free of the potentially harmful chemical bisphenol A. It includes six shade settings and a frozen, cancel and bagel button. The design is attractive and so are the color choices.
What you should consider: Over time the springs may wear out some and have trouble lifting the bread up all the way.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which small greenhouse for yards is best?
When you’re ready to step your green thumb up a notch, you need to get a greenhouse. Greenhouses let you care for plants outside their normal seasons and even outside your climate. Most greenhouses are big affairs that won’t fit in the average yard, but rest assured there are great options for those with less space.
The best small greenhouse for yards is the SV Scool Value Small Greenhouse. It’s just large enough to stand in and has shelves to maximize its available space.
What to know before you buy a small greenhouse for yards
Small greenhouse for yard types
There are four types of greenhouses with three being meant for small yards.
- Miniature greenhouses are the smallest and cost the least. They’re perfect if you have extremely limited space or don’t have many plants to grow. However, they aren’t sturdy and tend not to last longer than a year or two.
- Starter greenhouses are big enough to step inside but don’t take up enough space to be restrictive. They use glass as a cover for maximum heat retention and durability, but this also gives them a high cost. They’re best for serious gardeners.
- Portable greenhouses are essentially starters but portable. They use plastic instead of glass, which makes them easy to move or set up and take down as you need. They also cost less. However, they aren’t as effective at retaining heat and they’re less durable.
- Grower greenhouses are starters on the largest scale, meaning they don’t fall into the “small” category. They’re meant for near commercial-grade use.
Size and shape
Yards come in all sizes and shapes. Greenhouses do the same.
- Size should be a happy medium between how much space you have and how much space you need. Miniature greenhouses can be so small they only had a handful of pots. Starter and portable ones can be as large as 10 feet by 10 feet before they cross into grower territory.
- The most common shape of greenhouses is square or rectangle. There are also options with enough sides to be considered circular, but these cost more and don’t ventilate as well.
What to look for in a quality small greenhouse for yards
Covering material
Small greenhouses for yards are typically covered by glass or plastic.
- Glass: Most greenhouses use horticulture glass, which doesn’t cost much but can break easily and is tough to clean. Better options use more durable safety glass, though it does cost more.
- Plastic: Greenhouses use a variety of plastics, such as polycarbonate, polyethylene and PVC. Polycarbonate is usually best thanks to its high durability and insulation, but it doesn’t let in as much light.
Frame material
Small greenhouse frames are typically aluminum or steel, but wood is also an option.
- Aluminum is most common due to its low cost and weight plus good durability.
- Steel is used in greenhouses on the larger side for its higher durability, but it does cost a little more.
- Wood is the most attractive, yet it has the lowest durability and highest cost.
How much you can expect to spend on a small greenhouse for yards
They can cost as little as $20 or as much as $500-plus. Miniature greenhouses typically cost $20-$100 while portable ones typically cost no more than $250. Starters typically cost no more than $500 before they start reaching sizes too large for the average yard.
Small greenhouse for yards FAQ
What’s the difference between diffused and clear glazing?
A. Clear glazing lets in direct light while diffused glass lets in even light. Clear glazing is best for starting plants that will be transferred outside when they’re old enough. Diffused glazing is best for plants that will never be taken out of the greenhouse.
Do I need to heat my greenhouse?
A. That depends on your climate and the climate you want to simulate. If you live in a cold weather climate and want to grow tropical plants, for example, you absolutely need some kind of heater.
Plan ahead when buying and assembling your greenhouse if you intend to heat it. Make sure it has the space to hold the heater you’ll be using and set it up near the heater’s energy source.
Are there legal restrictions on having a small greenhouse in my yard?
A. That depends on your local laws and especially on any restrictions your homeowner’s association may have. For legal restrictions, you shouldn’t need to worry unless the greenhouse requires permanent installation — something a small greenhouse is unlikely to need. For association restrictions, well, you just have to ask.
What’s the best small greenhouse for yards to buy?
Top small greenhouse for yards
SV Scool Value Small Greenhouse
What you need to know: This small greenhouse is good for potted plants and even starting trees.
What you’ll love: It’s 4.6 feet by 6.3 feet wide and tall and can be either 2.5 feet or 4.6 feet deep. The door rolls up and can be tied open or it zippers closed so you can maintain your desired atmosphere.
What you should consider: A few consumers found the tie-down pegs to be too thin and flimsy, choosing to replace them with thicker stakes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top small greenhouse for yards for the money
Gardman USA Mini Four-Tier Greenhouse
What you need to know: This shelving-only greenhouse is the right choice for those with little space to spare.
What you’ll love: It’s 2.25 feet by 1.5 feet by 5.25 feet with a metal frame and four metal shelves. The door rolls up and can be secured with ties or zippered closed. Metal stakes and guide ropes keep it standing even in fierce winds.
What you should consider: A few customers had issues with the zippers breaking. The covering is clear, not green as it’s displayed in the listing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
ShelterLogic 10-by-10-Foot Greenhouse-In-A-Box
What you need to know: This greenhouse is perfect for enthusiasts with extra yard space.
What you’ll love: It has roll-up side panels and half-moon screens so you can precisely control your ventilation. A heavy-duty steel frame and guide wire anchors keep it standing no matter the weather. The cover is waterproof, ultraviolet-treated and powder-coated for maximum longevity.
What you should consider: It’s large enough that you may run into legal or homeowner restrictions. It takes time, tools and an extra set of hands to set up.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The city is constantly trying to fix up its downtown and lure more residents and businesses down, but some say the streets aren’t very inviting, saying the dressed-up crosswalks are falling apart. “The streets definitely could be smoother, it’s really nice to ride on a newly paved street where they’ve repaved it, and it’s nice and smooth, so that’s super good, but I don’t know why they don’t do it,” said Albuquerque local, Steven Severance.
Most of the intersections from Coal up to Lomas and second street up to sixth all contain the same design. A Department of Municipal Development spokesperson says the colored concrete pattern crosswalks were installed in the early 2000s, and they were meant to last for ‘several decades.’ However, a look around downtown today shows a lot of the concrete installed twenty years ago isn’t holding up.
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While people who frequent the downtown area say the rundown crosswalks are a bad look, the city’s trying to market it. They also say it’s a hazard. “It just makes it more dangerous for the cyclist. You have to pay attention to traffic and the light and make sure you have room to go around the pothole,” added Severance.
According to a recent city litigation report, an Albuquerque man sued the city after tripping on a cracked brick crosswalk at Second St. and Gold. He ended up with a $7,500 settlement for his injuries. Despite the various cracks and potholes in many of these crosswalks, the city says there are no plans to fix them now. The city says crews do try to fill in cracks and potholes as needed. | https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/aging-downtown-albuquerque-crosswalks-pose-risks-for-community/ | 2022-08-03T03:28:17Z | https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/aging-downtown-albuquerque-crosswalks-pose-risks-for-community/ | false |
Each year more than 4 million children between the ages of 5 and 18 are helped by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.
To show their support for Southeast Idaho for the last eight years, two local Ross stores have partnered with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America for a program called “Let Kids Learn”.
“We are doing a roundup campaign with Ross, it is for the month of August so, say you spend $1.10, and roundup the extra $0.90 will go to the Boys and Girls Club. This is the first year that we have had a Boys and Girls Club in the Portneuf Valley, so Idaho Falls and Pocatello will get to support a local store which is really exciting for us,” said Kayla Phillips, the Director of Strategic Development.
For more than a year now, work has been ongoing to get a Boys and Girls Club in Pocatello.
Starting in the fall, they will have a temporary location at Syringa Elementary School....so this fundraiser will help the program get into a permanent spot.
“We are an after school program and all day summer program where kids can go and they focus on academic success, good character and citizenship, and health and nutrition. So we offer all sorts of programs that are geared towards those three things and helping kids in any way possible,” said Phillips.
Throughout this fundraiser, Ross will match the first $400,000 raised.
Every $5 donation helps provide one half hour of homework help for a youth member.... and every $15 donated helps keep a child safe after school.
“Our goal this year was to raise $200,000. We exceeded that goal by $4,135, so we really appreciate the community coming together to help with that funding. We could not have done it without our community,” said Phillips.
The Future Boys and Girls Club of Portneuf Valley says they've raised more money than expected so far this year and they're looking forward to this partnership with Ross.
“The kids today are the future of Pocatello so when they are successful, the community is successful and we get to help be a part of that growth,” said Phillips.
The fundraiser ends on August 21st and to donate online you can visit the Future Boys and Girls Club of Portneuf Valley’s Facebook page. | https://www.kpvi.com/news/the-future-boys-and-girls-club-of-portneuf-valley-fundraiser/article_2a27830e-1299-11ed-ad5f-6f9c3581605c.html | 2022-08-03T03:32:21Z | https://www.kpvi.com/news/the-future-boys-and-girls-club-of-portneuf-valley-fundraiser/article_2a27830e-1299-11ed-ad5f-6f9c3581605c.html | false |
PD: 19-year-old arrested at mall after firing 30 rounds in parking lot
CHANDLER, Ariz. (Arizona’s Family/Gray News) - Police in Arizona have arrested a 19-year-old in a shooting incident that occurred at a mall on Monday.
The Chandler Police Department reports Nathaniel Anthony Vensor was taken into custody on Tuesday for allegedly firing 30 rounds while in the Chandler Fashion Center parking lot the night before.
According to court paperwork, Vensor was with two men and his girlfriend Monday night. They went through the mall, with Vensor purchasing a hat from a store before going to their cars in the parking lot.
Arizona’s Family reports that at around 7 p.m., Vensor got a gun from his girlfriend’s car, pointed it at one of the men and demanded jewelry. The man refused and the 19-year-old then fired 30 rounds into the air before driving away.
On Tuesday, Chandler police updated their investigation and said Vensor was taken into custody after he returned to the mall in the afternoon with a friend.
Authorities said they were able to spot the 19-year-old as he was wearing the same hat he had bought on Monday night.
Police said he was unarmed, but they found 30 fentanyl pills when taking him into custody.
According to court documents, police said Vensor appeared high while they were interviewing him and he denied the shooting.
Authorities said Vensor was booked into jail on charges stemming from Monday’s incident that included aggravated assault and unlawful discharge of a firearm.
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Here's a solution (compromise) that everyone on both side of the political aisle could embrace, but no "Washington genius" has even offered.
Rather than forgiving student loan debt, why not simply forgive the interest on those loans? It's not the loan principal that is so punishing, but the accumulation of interest on that principle. Just make college loans 100% interest free.
Our fine government that gives away trillions to every foreign country, ethnicity, business group, etc. can surely afford the relatively small dollar drop to assist Americans here at home by cancelling interest. I think most folks would gladly pay their loans back for the education received of they knew the interest were absolved.
Positive relief for millions, money we'll spent for every taxpayer, and a reasonable solution / compromise. Why do those bureaucrats make everything so complicated?
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The head of the nation's largest veterans organization praised the Senate for its passage of legislation that will provide comprehensive benefits to veterans suffering from conditions linked to toxic exposure during their time in the U.S. Armed Forces. A previous version passed on June 16 but had to be reconsidered due to parliamentarian objections to a technical provision.
"Tonight, the U.S. Senate passed historic legislation that will make a difference in the lives of millions of veterans," American Legion National Commander Paul E. Dillard said. "After some unusual delays for a bill that is largely identical to what passed on June 16, a bipartisan majority of senators voted in favor of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act. This act will save lives and offer health care and benefits for those exposed to the poisons of war while serving our country. It would not have passed without the tireless efforts of our American Legion Family and friends who contacted lawmakers and encouraged them to do right by America's veterans. We look forward to President Biden signing the PACT Act expeditiously."
The Honoring Our PACT Act, which had already passed in the House of Representatives, will provide health care for millions of veterans who were exposed to contaminants emanating from open-air burn pits. It establishes presumptions of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers linked to burn pits and other hazards. It will also provide additional resources and staff to the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The American Legion is dedicated to the motto of "Veterans Strengthening America." Chartered by Congress in 1919, The American Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring wholesome community programs, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security and continued devotion to servicemembers and veterans. Legionnaires in more than 12,500 posts across the nation and regions overseas serve their communities with a devotion to mutual helpfulness.
Media Contact: John Raughter, jraughter@legion.org, (317) 630-1350, Dave Lapan, dlapan@legion.org, (703) 403-3835.
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State Department issues 'worldwide caution' alert in wake of Ayman al-Zawahiri's death
WASHINGTON - The U.S. State Department has issued a "worldwide caution" alert after the death of al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri.
President Joe Biden announced Monday that al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, an operation he said delivered justice and hopefully "one more measure of closure" to families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.
The alert reads:
On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack the United States. Following al-Zawahiri’s death, supporters of al- Qa’ida, or its affiliated terrorist organizations, may seek to attack U.S. facilities, personnel, or citizens. As terrorist attacks often occur without warning, U.S. citizens are strongly encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice good situational awareness when traveling abroad.
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The president said in an evening address from the White House that U.S. intelligence officials tracked al-Zawahiri to a home in downtown Kabul where he was hiding out with his family. The president approved the operation last week and it was carried out Sunday.
Al-Zawahiri and the better-known Osama bin Laden plotted the 9/11 attacks that brought many ordinary Americans their first knowledge of al-Qaida. Bin Laden was killed in Pakistan on May 2, 2011, in operation carried out by U.S. Navy SEALs after a nearly decade-long hunt.
As for Al-Zawahiri, Biden said, "He will never again, never again, allow Afghanistan to become a terrorist safe haven because he is gone and we’re going to make sure that nothing else happens."
Al-Zawahiri’s death eliminates the figure who more than anyone shaped al-Qaida, first as bin Laden’s deputy since 1998, then as his successor. Together, he and bin Laden turned the jihadi movement’s guns to target the United States, carrying out the deadliest attack ever on American soil — the Sept. 11 suicide hijackings.
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After his killing, the White House underscored that al-Zawahiri had continued to be a dangerous figure. The senior administration official said al-Zawahiri had continued to "provide strategic direction," including urging attacks on the U.S., while in hiding. He had also prioritized to members of the terror network that the United States remained al-Qaida’s "primary enemy," the official said.
"The Department of State believes there is a higher potential for anti-American violence given the death of Ayman al-Zawahiri," state department officials said on its website.
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"Current information suggests that terrorist organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks against U.S. interests in multiple regions across the globe. These attacks may employ a wide variety of tactics including suicide operations, assassinations, kidnappings, hijackings, and bombings," their statement continued.
State Department officials urge U.S. citizens to check advisories before traveling.
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Taiwan is the real powder keg in international affairs. And by announcing her visit there, now of all times, the speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, has risked detonating it.
Who asked her to go? We know that Beijing didn’t. They regard Taiwan as a renegade province of China.
It seems the Biden administration didn’t either. White House Officials have already expressed their disapproval. But following her unilateral announcement Biden had to support her.
The US president cannot be seen kowtowing to Chinese threats. This would invite more criticism from the Republicans in Congress, most of whom are 100 per cent behind Pelosi’s visit.
She arrived on the island on Tuesday declaring that “America’s solidarity with the 23 million people of Taiwan is more important today than ever, as the world faces a choice between autocracy and democracy.”
But Taiwan didn’t send out a formal invitation. The little democracy makes a point of standing up to its giant communist neighbour (with US help), but it knows that Xi Jinping is determined to project strength as he prepares to extend his rule at the Autumn’s twice-a-decade national congress; now is probably not the time to rile Beijing unnecessarily.
President Xi has reason too, to find overseas enemies to distract the Chinese public’s attention away from a growing list of economic woes.
It doesn’t help that Pelosi is reviled by the Chinese Communist Party for her relentless championing of human rights in China by focusing on the regime’s horrendous abuses from Tiananmen Square to Hong Kong and Xinjiang.
Pelosi might argue that recent Chinese actions require a response. Beijing has flown its fighter jets into Taiwan’s air defence identification zone hundreds of times just in the past 18 months. It recently claimed that the Taiwan Strait does not constitute international waters.
But the ambiguity surrounding Taiwan’s status exacerbates the risk presented by the prickly Chinese leader, keen to placate hawkish voices in his own country.
America adheres to the One-China policy that recognises the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as “the sole legal Government of China.” However, Joe Biden, through incompetence, or more likely design, has taken to stating publicly that American would come to the island’s defence in the event of a Chinese invasion.
As of Tuesday evening Beijing had not acted on its vow to respond should Pelosi go ahead with her visit. But tensions have been ratcheted up another notch.
This degree of confusion and hostility between nuclear-armed adversaries is alarming. Neither side wants a direct conflict. But out of misunderstanding, something terrible could happen.
Standing up for democracy – and standing up the Chinese Communist Party is essential. But given the stakes, the risks need to be carefully calibrated.
No wonder, then, that most China experts think that Pelosi should not have put the governments of Taiwan and the US – and global security – at such risk in the first place. | https://inews.co.uk/news/analysis/nancy-pelosi-taiwan-us-china-brinkmanship-1775330 | 2022-08-03T03:50:04Z | https://inews.co.uk/news/analysis/nancy-pelosi-taiwan-us-china-brinkmanship-1775330 | false |
The Oglala Sioux Tribal Council has set up a way for those who want to conduct missionary work on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
On Tuesday, the council announced they passed an ordinance requiring all churches and missionaries to fill out a registration form if they want to conduct missionary activities on the reservation.
"The Oglala Sioux Tribal Council has found it in the best interest of the tribe to register all churches and missionaries conducting missionary activities within the reservation to protect the health, safety, and general welfare of the people," the council said in the ordinance.
Suppose you want to do missionary activities on the reservation. In that case, you must "submit a list of all participants of the organization and submit proof of background investigation clearance for all participants who will be located within the exterior boundaries of the Pine Ridge Reservation with their request form," the tribe said.
According to the ordinance, organizations cannot use images or videos of children of the tribe without a form signed by the child's parent or guardian.
It must also be approved by the tribes' executive committee, the council said.
Failure to oblige by this new ordinance will result in the organization's removal from the reservation. | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/oglala-sioux-tribal-council-passes-ordinance-for-those-who-conduct-missionary-work-on-reservation | 2022-08-03T03:50:21Z | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/oglala-sioux-tribal-council-passes-ordinance-for-those-who-conduct-missionary-work-on-reservation | false |
On this edition of 'The Countdown,' we have reaction on Nancy Pelosi's controversial trip to Taiwan, despite repeated warning from officials.
Her landing in the country immediately made history as the most tracked flight ever.
ABC's Justin Finch was live in Washington with the reaction and offers his thoughts on whether we could expect retaliation from China.
Here are the other headlines from Tuesday's show
U.S. drone strike kills al-Qaeda leader
White House and U.S. officials say with a drone strike, they helped deliver justice to families of the 9-11 terror attacks.
On Monday, President Joe Biden announced a CIA operation took out al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, known as the right-hand man to Osama Bin Laden, and one of the key architects in the 9-11 attack that killed nearly 3,000 innocent Americans.
Members of violent NYC gang put behind bars
Members of the Own Every Dollar gang were charged with racketeering, robbery, illegal firearms, narcotics trafficking, attempted murder and more.
OED, a subset of the Trinitarios gang, operated mainly in and around Washington Heights, but also in the Bronx and Queens, and is known for extreme violence in furtherance of their criminal activities, federal prosecutors said. The Trinitarios gang is responsible for the 2018 killing of Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz, among others.
You can watch 'The Countdown' live Monday-Friday at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7NY.com or our ABC7NY app on Roku, FireTV, Apple TV and Android TV.
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DUBLIN, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aptiv PLC (NYSE: APTV), a global technology company focused on making mobility safer, greener, and more connected, will present at the J.P. Morgan 2022 Auto Conference, August 9 at 3:05 p.m. Eastern Time.
A simultaneous webcast will be available on the Aptiv Investor Relations website at ir.aptiv.com.
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Comanche warriors take spotlight in 'Predator' prequel 'Prey'
US actress Amber Midthunder, who plays the heroine of the movie 'Prey,' attends the film's Los Angeles premiere at the Regency Village Theater
Having battled mighty heroes across time and space, the invisible extraterrestrial hunters of the "Predator" films have a new -- or rather, old -- foe in an 18th-century female Comanche warrior.
Prequel film "Prey," out Friday on Hulu in the United States, is perhaps the most unlikely direction yet for the "Predator" franchise, which first hit screens with Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1987 action classic.
Since then, the bloodthirsty trophy-hunting creatures have slaughtered humans in Central American rainforests, Los Angeles and faraway planets, even battling the monsters of the "Alien" franchise in two crossover films.
The latest installment is set centuries earlier, landing its predator in 1719 North America, where it takes up the trail of Comanche hunters, French fur-trappers and buffalo.
Director Dan Trachtenberg told a packed preview screening at Comic-Con in San Diego last month he had been inspired to make the film because "Native American and Comanche specifically have often been relegated to playing the sidekick or the villain, and never the hero."
During the 19th century, Comanches clashed with Europeans and other Native American peoples across the Southern Plains of the modern-day United States, earning a reputation for fearsome military prowess.
Hollywood has mostly portrayed them as brutal enemies, such as in John Ford's classic Western "The Searchers."
In the new film, Amber Midthunder plays the heroine Naru, a young woman who must battle sexism within her own tribe as well as the film's villain.
US director Dan Trachtenberg, pictured at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Prey,' said he was inspired to make the film because Native Americans 'have often been relegated to playing the sidekick or the villain, and never the hero'
Disney-owned 20th Century Studios' decision "to get behind a movie like this that has not just a female action hero, but an Indigenous female action hero... that's something that I don't recall seeing, maybe possibly ever," she said.
The film's setting is "a real time in history for us, that is not that long ago, (when) I had ancestors walking around doing cool stuff, you know?"
While "Prey" was shot in English, French and Comanche, its Native American actors later re-recorded their lines so that the whole movie can be played in Comanche -- a first for a major studio film, according to producer Jhane Myers, who is herself Comanche.
For Midthunder, "what I really honestly thought about every day I came to work, was not wanting to let down Comanche people first and foremost, but specifically Indigenous people."
"And that if it did work, and we did pull it off, then how great that would be for us -- to have something where we feel like we can look at a movie and feel represented and reflected in a way that you're proud of," she said.
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Company now transfers fully to the hands of Parker Ranch
HONOLULU, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After an eight-year collaboration, Parker Ranch and Ulupono Initiative jointly announced that Parker Ranch, Inc. has acquired the equity interest in Paniolo Cattle Company, LLC held by Ulupono Holdings, LLC. The move comes in recognition of the joint-venture's success in demonstrating that a pasture-raised beef operation can work at large scale in Hawai'i.
Paniolo Cattle Company was formed in 2014 as a partnership between Parker Ranch and Ulupono Initiative to foster statewide local beef production. The pasture-to-plate enterprise taps into a growing demand for high-quality, affordable, locally raised beef. Parker Ranch now owns 100 percent of the business entity and its assets, including its brands.
"This joint venture was about demonstrating that local beef is a compelling choice for consumers compared to imports while creating an at-home thriving cattle industry that is viable and sustainable," said Dutch Kuyper, President of Parker Ranch.
"As has always been the intention, Ulupono is divesting from our successful partnership with Parker Ranch in the Paniolo Cattle Company," said Murray Clay, Ulupono Initiative's President. "After more than eight years of statewide sales to local customers, we are extremely pleased by what has been accomplished toward the demonstration that there is a viable market for local beef in the islands. Through Paniolo Cattle Company, residents now have access to quality, pasture-raised beef throughout the state."
The demand for grass-fed beef has grown significantly in recent decades. The healthy attributes of natural, grass-fed beef are attractive to discerning consumers seeking a unique high-quality choice compared to most imported beef from the mainland or elsewhere.
"Over the last 15 years or so, several ranches across the state led efforts to develop the local market for grass-fed beef even before Paniolo Cattle Company, LLC was conceived," said Kuyper. "In fact, we actually supplied some of those programs with cattle when they needed help to fill gaps in their marketing schedules. The Paniolo Cattle Co. brand became the largest in the state over the last few years as consumers demanded more and more local beef. At the same time, we began investing in advertising the brand through television and Hana Hou! – Hawaiian Airlines' inflight magazine – which led to greater brand awareness and market penetration. We are grateful for the support from Ulupono and are looking forward to the next chapter in the development of local beef in our home state of Hawai'i."
For more information about Paniolo Cattle Company, visit paniolocattle.com.
About Parker Ranch
Parker Ranch is one of the largest and oldest cattle ranches in the United States. Parker Ranch, Inc. is owned by Parker Ranch Foundation Trust whose beneficiaries are four non-profits: Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Parker School and Hawai'i Community Foundation. To learn more, please visit www.parkerranch.com or www.prft.org.
About Ulupono Initiative
A mission-driven venture of The Omidyar Group, Ulupono Initiative was founded in 2009 and strives to improve the quality of life for the people of Hawai'i by working toward sustainable solutions that support and promote locally produced food, renewable energy, clean transportation, and better management of freshwater resources. For more information about Ulupono Initiative, visit ulupono.com or connect with Ulupono on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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Better keep that same energy! Don't want to hear about China "threatening" Taiwan with its actions since it's not doing anything. Cheers to the photo op and the drastic security change for Taiwan. Great work. 🤡
Biden: Military say a Pelosi Taiwan trip 'not a good idea' National Security Council spokesman John Kirby "We have said that we do not support Taiwan independence", Pelosi sneaks in after being too scared to include Taiwan in itinerary with real countries, propagandists -> "this was a great idea and well planned, our own military definitely didn't say otherwise and we have no idea why Taiwan is treated so differently from real countries 🙃"
Pelosi only cares about her legacy, but photo op is meaningless. China will extract a steep price in security and Pelosi's self aggrandizing is going to provide the excuse. Diaoyu Islands or SCS Islands, playing games has only resulted in a defacto situation heavily tilted for China and Taiwan island won't be different. Imagine the strait getting swarmed on a permanent basis because an old lady wanted selfies and trying to pass it off as a better than before for Taiwan. Taiwan left out of US gov press release Even if she goes, USA literally acting like a voyeur in the bushes. Apparently 'supporting Taiwan' is done under cover of darkness like a coward. Stand for it or don't even bother. Shameful. 🤡
So how's that 'revolution of our time' going? - people chuckling at the thought of it for years now 🤡
Don't hype over fantasy, China's been waiting almost 10 years for US to follow through on rhetoric over SCS construction. US lost in Taiwan conflict war games. China hit moving ship in SCS with ballistic missiles in 2020 from Qinghai and Zhejiang.
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STUTTGART, Ark. – People in the Stuttgart community came together to protest gun violence and demand action from local officials Tuesday evening.
This comes after five people have been shot and killed this year in the town.
Skye Johnston, coordinator of the protest, said, “we need something to change here…absolutely. Every time I look around I just see there’s death everywhere we go here”.
A mother whose son was one of the five killed this year said, “Think about if it was your child, your town, how would you feel”
Johnston organized the protest in front of the city prosecutor’s office and encouraged people to wear orange, representing gun violence awareness.
“Since January to August there have been five shootings here that have resulted in death,” said Johnston.
Johnston brought a sign with the victim’s names and asked family members to come up and represent each one.
A mother whose son was one of the five killed this year said, “think about if it was your child, your town, how would you feel,” and
“my baby deserves justice… right along with these four young men.”
Johnston said she hopes the actions of Tuesday night produce results from the legal system in town.
“We need to see some change, see some actions, you know see some convictions in these murders and these cases. See something being solved,” said Johnston.
City officials attended the demonstration and even shared a few words.
The County Prosecutor, Tim Blair, said in the case of the 14-year-old who was killed Saturday, some progress has been made.
“Two people have been arrested in that today,” said Blair.
Mayor, Norma Strabala made a statement on Facebook about the actions the city will be taking.
Strabala said, “—we are seeing a deliberate pattern of people not valuing life,” and “this plague of senseless violence must stop”.
The Mayor also stated that police will enforce a city curfew from 11 p.m. – 5 a.m. for those 18 and under, and is working to get youth involved in organizations in town. | https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/stuttgart-community-protests-against-gun-violence/ | 2022-08-03T04:11:54Z | https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/stuttgart-community-protests-against-gun-violence/ | false |
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SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VMG Catalyst, the venture capital firm founded in July 2019, today announced the closing of Fund II at its target of $400 million, bringing the total capital raised to $650 million across both funds. The Founding Team behind VMG Catalyst includes Partners Carle Stenmark, Brooke Kiley, and Jeff Truong.
The new funding demonstrates continued enthusiasm behind VMG Catalyst's thesis that innovative software and sophisticated supply chains will define the next generation of leading brands and retailers. Through this investment lens, the firm has invested in 22 companies to date, across all investment stages. The roster includes commerce enablement companies such as mobile messaging leader Attentive, ethnic grocery delivery service Weee! Grocery, headless commerce platforms Shogun and Swell, financing provider Ampla, e-commerce analytics platform Daasity, and more.
VMG Catalyst's investment perspective stems from the VMG Partners franchise, which has invested in over 30 consumer brands since its founding in 2005. "Our deep understanding of both the voice of the customer and the pain points facing brands and retailers of all sizes allows us to invest with the conviction and speed that we believe is required in today's fast-moving commerce landscape," said Carle Stenmark, General Partner at VMG Partners and Founding Partner at VMG Catalyst. "We're excited to support the visionary entrepreneurs who are working to solve these pain points and disrupt the way we interact with products and services, and how they arrive on shelves."
"In just a few years, VMG Catalyst has become a key player in the commerce venture capital space," said Michael Mauze, General Partner at VMG Partners. "We believe the access startups gain to the deep network and expertise VMG has built over the span of 17 years investing in consumer businesses provides them with unparalleled industry insights and resources to help them scale. We see tremendous opportunity at the intersection of retail and technology and look forward to supporting the Catalyst team as they back more companies focused on powering the next generation of consumer businesses."
In an ongoing effort to bolster the VMG network of over 32,000 professionals, VMG Catalyst has been actively growing its own talent function under the leadership of Talent Partner, Brianna Rizzo. Her team works with portfolio companies to optimize recruiting, foster community and knowledge-sharing among leaders, and facilitate introductions to top brands.
As a result of these efforts, VMG Catalyst launched its inaugural Commerce Council alongside Fund II, which invests side by side with the Fund and seeks to further expand the consumer ecosystem accessible to the Fund II portfolio companies. The Commerce Council is comprised of seasoned founders, operators, and digital leaders from consumer brands.
VMG Catalyst is a venture capital firm that invests in technology that supports consumer businesses. The firm believes that innovative software and technically advanced supply chains will be the differentiating factor behind the next generation of iconic brands and retailers. VMG Catalyst leverages its access to the consumer ecosystem through the VMG Partners franchise, which was founded in 2005, to identify acute pain points and help software founders prioritize their product roadmaps. VMG's large network and strong track record of scaling consumer brands provide the Catalyst team with a unique investment perspective grounded in industry experience and allow them to facilitate connections between brands, retailers, and emerging technology companies. For more information, visit VMG Catalyst.
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WASHINGTON — Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while entertaining and informing Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years, died Tuesday night, the team said. He was 94.
Scully died at his home in the Hidden Hills section of Los Angeles, according to the team, which spoke to family members.
As the longest tenured broadcaster with a single team in pro sports history, Scully saw it all and called it all. He began in the 1950s era of Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson, on to the 1960s with Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax, into the 1970s with Steve Garvey and Don Sutton, and through the 1980s with Orel Hershiser and Fernando Valenzuela. In the 1990s, it was Mike Piazza and Hideo Nomo, followed by Clayton Kershaw, Manny Ramirez and Yasiel Puig in the 21st century.
The Dodgers changed players, managers, executives, owners — and even coasts — but Scully and his soothing, insightful style remained a constant for the fans.
He opened broadcasts with the familiar greeting, “Hi, everybody, and a very pleasant good evening to you wherever you may be.”
Ever gracious both in person and on the air, Scully considered himself merely a conduit between the game and the fans.
The Dodgers shared a statement on Twitter about Scully's death, in which they called him the "heartbeat of the Dodgers -- and in so many ways, the heartbeat of all of Los Angeles."
"We have lost an icon," said Dodger President and CEO Stan Kasten in the Twitter statement. "His voice will always be heard and etched in all of our minds forever. I know he was looking forward to joining the love of his life, Sandi. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family during this very difficult time. Vin will truly be missed."
Although he was paid by the Dodgers, Scully was unafraid to criticize a bad play or a manager’s decision, or praise an opponent while spinning stories against a backdrop of routine plays and noteworthy achievements. He always said he wanted to see things with his eyes, not his heart.
Vincent Edward Scully was born Nov. 29, 1927, in the Bronx. He was the son of a silk salesman who died of pneumonia when Scully was 7. His mother moved the family to Brooklyn, where the red-haired, blue-eyed Scully grew up playing stickball in the streets.
As a child, Scully would grab a pillow, put it under the family’s four-legged radio and lay his head directly under the speaker to hear whatever college football game was on the air. With a snack of saltine crackers and a glass of milk nearby, the boy was transfixed by the crowd’s roar that raised goosebumps. He thought he’d like to call the action himself.
Scully, who played outfield for two years on the Fordham University baseball team, began his career by working baseball, football and basketball games for the university’s radio station.
At age 22, he was hired by a CBS radio affiliate in Washington, D.C.
He soon joined Hall of Famer Red Barber and Connie Desmond in the Brooklyn Dodgers’ radio and television booths. In 1953, at age 25, Scully became the youngest person to broadcast a World Series game, a mark that still stands.
He moved west with the Dodgers in 1958. Scully called three perfect games — Don Larsen in the 1956 World Series, Sandy Koufax in 1965 and Dennis Martinez in 1991 — and 18 no-hitters.
He also was on the air when Don Drysdale set his scoreless innings streak of 58 2/3 innings in 1968 and again when Hershiser broke the record with 59 consecutive scoreless innings 20 years later.
When Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run to break Babe Ruth’s record in 1974, it was against the Dodgers and, of course, Scully called it.
“A Black man is getting a standing ovation in the Deep South for breaking a record of an all-time baseball idol,” Scully told listeners. “What a marvelous moment for baseball.”
Scully credited the birth of the transistor radio as “the greatest single break” of his career. Fans had trouble recognizing the lesser players during the Dodgers’ first four years in the vast Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
“They were 70 or so odd rows away from the action,” he said in 2016. “They brought the radio to find out about all the other players and to see what they were trying to see down on the field.”
That habit carried over when the team moved to Dodger Stadium in 1962. Fans held radios to their ears, and those not present listened from home or the car, allowing Scully to connect generations of families with his words.
He often said it was best to describe a big play quickly and then be quiet so fans could listen to the pandemonium. After Koufax’s perfect game in 1965, Scully went silent for 38 seconds before talking again. He was similarly silent for a time after Kirk Gibson’s pinch-hit home run to win Game 1 of the 1988 World Series.
He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame that year, and also had the stadium’s press box named for him in 2001. The street leading to Dodger Stadium’s main gate was named in his honor in 2016.
That same year he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.
“God has been so good to me to allow me to do what I’m doing,” Scully, a devout Catholic who attended mass on Sundays before heading to the ballpark, said before retiring. “A childhood dream that came to pass and then giving me 67 years to enjoy every minute of it. That’s a pretty large thanksgiving day for me.”
In addition to being the voice of the Dodgers, Scully called play-by-play for NFL games and PGA Tour events as well as calling 25 World Series and 12 All-Star Games. He was NBC’s lead baseball announcer from 1983-89.
While being one of the most widely heard broadcasters in the nation, Scully was an intensely private man. Once the baseball season ended, he would disappear. He rarely did personal appearances or sports talk shows. He preferred spending time with his family.
In 1972, his first wife, Joan, died of an accidental overdose of medicine. He was left with three young children. Two years later, he met the woman who would become his second wife, Sandra, a secretary for the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams. She had two young children from a previous marriage, and they combined their families into what Scully once called “my own Brady Bunch.”
He said he realized time was the most precious thing in the world and that he wanted to use his time to spend with his loved ones. In the early 1960s, Scully quit smoking with the help of his family. In the shirt pocket where he kept a pack of cigarettes, Scully stuck a family photo. Whenever he felt like he needed a smoke, he pulled out the photo to remind him why he quit. Eight months later, Scully never smoked again.
After retiring in 2016, Scully made just a handful of appearances at Dodger Stadium and his sweet voice was heard narrating an occasional video played during games. Mostly, he was content to stay close to home.
“I just want to be remembered as a good man, an honest man, and one who lived up to his own beliefs,” he said in 2016.
In 2020, Scully auctioned off years of his personal memorabilia, which raised over $2 million. A portion of it was donated to UCLA for ALS research.
He was preceded in death by his second wife, Sandra. She died of complications of ALS at age 76 in 2021. The couple, who were married 47 years, had daughter Catherine together.
Scully’s other children are Kelly, Erin, Todd and Kevin. A son, Michael, died in a helicopter crash in 1994. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/broadcaster-vin-scully-voice-of-the-dodgers-died-at-94/507-3658ed93-ce14-42d7-b4fc-7024515c21c9 | 2022-08-03T04:13:44Z | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/broadcaster-vin-scully-voice-of-the-dodgers-died-at-94/507-3658ed93-ce14-42d7-b4fc-7024515c21c9 | false |
MISSISSIPPI, USA — A Mississippi man said his pet cat helped prevent a robbery at his home, and he credits the calico with possibly saving his life.
Bandit, a 20-pound cat, lives with her retired owner Fred Everitt in the Tupelo suburb of Belden. When at least two people tried to break into their shared home last week, the cat did everything she could to alert Everitt of the danger, he told the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal.
“You hear of guard dogs,” said Everitt, 68. “This is a guard cat.”
The attempted robbery occurred sometime between 2:30 and 3 a.m. on July 25, Everitt said. He was first awoken by Bandit's meows in the kitchen. Then, she raced into the bedroom, jumped onto the bed and began pulling the comforter off of him and clawing at his arms. Everitt knew something was wrong.
“She had never done that before,” Everitt said. “I went, ‘What in the world is wrong with you?’”
Everitt got up to investigate and saw two young men outside his back door. One had a handgun, and the other was using a crowbar to try and pry the door open, he said.
Everitt said by the time he retrieved a handgun and returned to the kitchen, the would-be intruders had already fled. Everitt told the newspaper that he did not call the police.
He said the situation could have been different without Bandit.
“It did not turn into a confrontational situation, thank goodness,” Everitt said. “But I think it’s only because of the cat.”
Everitt adopted Bandit from the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society four years ago.
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Company now transfers fully to the hands of Parker Ranch
HONOLULU, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After an eight-year collaboration, Parker Ranch and Ulupono Initiative jointly announced that Parker Ranch, Inc. has acquired the equity interest in Paniolo Cattle Company, LLC held by Ulupono Holdings, LLC. The move comes in recognition of the joint-venture's success in demonstrating that a pasture-raised beef operation can work at large scale in Hawai'i.
Paniolo Cattle Company was formed in 2014 as a partnership between Parker Ranch and Ulupono Initiative to foster statewide local beef production. The pasture-to-plate enterprise taps into a growing demand for high-quality, affordable, locally raised beef. Parker Ranch now owns 100 percent of the business entity and its assets, including its brands.
"This joint venture was about demonstrating that local beef is a compelling choice for consumers compared to imports while creating an at-home thriving cattle industry that is viable and sustainable," said Dutch Kuyper, President of Parker Ranch.
"As has always been the intention, Ulupono is divesting from our successful partnership with Parker Ranch in the Paniolo Cattle Company," said Murray Clay, Ulupono Initiative's President. "After more than eight years of statewide sales to local customers, we are extremely pleased by what has been accomplished toward the demonstration that there is a viable market for local beef in the islands. Through Paniolo Cattle Company, residents now have access to quality, pasture-raised beef throughout the state."
The demand for grass-fed beef has grown significantly in recent decades. The healthy attributes of natural, grass-fed beef are attractive to discerning consumers seeking a unique high-quality choice compared to most imported beef from the mainland or elsewhere.
"Over the last 15 years or so, several ranches across the state led efforts to develop the local market for grass-fed beef even before Paniolo Cattle Company, LLC was conceived," said Kuyper. "In fact, we actually supplied some of those programs with cattle when they needed help to fill gaps in their marketing schedules. The Paniolo Cattle Co. brand became the largest in the state over the last few years as consumers demanded more and more local beef. At the same time, we began investing in advertising the brand through television and Hana Hou! – Hawaiian Airlines' inflight magazine – which led to greater brand awareness and market penetration. We are grateful for the support from Ulupono and are looking forward to the next chapter in the development of local beef in our home state of Hawai'i."
For more information about Paniolo Cattle Company, visit paniolocattle.com.
About Parker Ranch
Parker Ranch is one of the largest and oldest cattle ranches in the United States. Parker Ranch, Inc. is owned by Parker Ranch Foundation Trust whose beneficiaries are four non-profits: Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital, Hawai'i Preparatory Academy, Parker School and Hawai'i Community Foundation. To learn more, please visit www.parkerranch.com or www.prft.org.
About Ulupono Initiative
A mission-driven venture of The Omidyar Group, Ulupono Initiative was founded in 2009 and strives to improve the quality of life for the people of Hawai'i by working toward sustainable solutions that support and promote locally produced food, renewable energy, clean transportation, and better management of freshwater resources. For more information about Ulupono Initiative, visit ulupono.com or connect with Ulupono on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas voters on Tuesday sent a resounding message about their desire to protect abortion rights, rejecting a ballot measure in a conservative state with deep ties to the anti-abortion movement that would have allowed the Republican-controlled Legislature to tighten restrictions or ban the procedure outright.
It was the first test of voter sentiment after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in June that overturned the constitutional right to abortion, providing an unexpected result with potential implications for the coming midterm elections.
While it was just one state, the heavy turnout for an August primary that typically favors Republicans was a major victory for abortion rights advocates and provided a dash of hope for Democrats nationwide grasping for a game-changer during an election year otherwise filled with dark omens for their prospects in November.
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It also provided a warning to Republicans who had celebrated the Supreme Court ruling and were moving swiftly with abortion bans or near-bans in nearly half the states.
“Kansans bluntly rejected anti-abortion politicians’ attempts at creating a reproductive police state,” said Kimberly Inez McGuire, executive director of Unite for Reproductive & Gender Equity. ”Today’s vote was a powerful rebuke and a promise of the mounting resistance.”
The proposed amendment to the Kansas Constitution would have added language stating that it does not grant the right to abortion. A 2019 state Supreme Court decision declared that access to abortion is a “fundamental” right under the state’s Bill of Rights, preventing a ban and potentially thwarting legislative efforts to enact new restrictions.
The referendum was closely watched as a barometer of liberal and moderate voters’ anger over the Supreme Court's ruling scrapping the nationwide right to abortion.
The measure’s failure also was significant because of Kansas' connections to anti-abortion activists. Anti-abortion “Summer of Mercy” protests in 1991 inspired abortion opponents to take over the Kansas Republican Party and make the Legislature more conservative. They were there because Dr. George Tiller's clinic was among the few in the U.S. known to do abortions late in pregnancy, and he was murdered in 2009 by an anti-abortion extremist.
Anti-abortion lawmakers wanted to have the vote coincide with the state's August primary, arguing they wanted make sure it got the focus, though others saw it as an obvious attempt to boost their chances of winning. Twice as many Republicans as Democrats have voted in the state's August primaries in the decade leading up to Tuesday's election.
The electorate in Tuesday’s vote wasn’t typical for a Kansas primary, particularly because tens of thousands of unaffiliated voters cast ballots.
Kansas Republican Party Chair Mike Kuckelman said opponents of the proposed amendment were effective in portraying it as a ban. But he predicted that Kansas will become a destination for abortion, and voters will not stand for that.
“This issue will come up again,” he said during an interview on KSNT-TV.
Kristy Winter, 52, a Kansas City-area teacher and unaffiliated voter, voted against the measure and brought her 16-year-old daughter with her to her polling place.
“I want her to have the same right to do what she feels is necessary, mostly in the case of rape or incest,” she said. “I want her to have the same rights my mother has had most of her life.”
Opponents of the measure predicted that the anti-abortion groups and lawmakers behind the measure would push quickly for an abortion ban if voters approved it. Before the vote, the measure’s supporters refused to say whether they would pursue a ban as they appealed to voters who supported both some restrictions and some access to abortion.
Stephanie Kostreva, a 40-year-old school nurse from the Kansas City area and a Democrat, said she voted in favor of the measure because she is a Christian and believes life begins at conception.
“I’m not full scale that there should never be an abortion,” she said. “I know there are medical emergencies, and when the mother’s life is in danger there is no reason for two people to die.”
An anonymous group sent a misleading text Monday to Kansas voters telling them to “vote yes” to protect choice, but it was suspended late Monday from the Twilio messaging platform it was using, a spokesperson said. Twilio did not identify the sender.
The 2019 Kansas Supreme Court decision protecting abortion rights blocked a law that banned the most common second-trimester procedure, and another law imposing special health regulations on abortion providers also is on hold. Abortion opponents argued that all of the state’s existing restrictions were in danger, though some legal scholars found that argument dubious. Kansas doesn’t ban most abortions until the 22nd week of pregnancy.
The Kansas vote is the start of what could be a long-running series of legal battles playing out where lawmakers are more conservative on abortion than governors or state courts. Kentucky will vote in November on whether to add language similar to Kansas’ to its state constitution.
Meanwhile, Vermont will decide in November whether to add an abortion rights provision to its constitution. A similar question is likely headed to the November ballot in Michigan.
In Kansas, both sides together spent more than $14 million on their campaigns. Abortion providers and abortion rights groups were key donors to the “no” side, while Catholic dioceses heavily funded the “yes” campaign.
The state has had strong anti-abortion majorities in its Legislature for 30 years, but voters have regularly elected Democratic governors, including Laura Kelly in 2018. She opposed the proposed amendment, saying changing the state constitution would “throw the state back into the Dark Ages.”
State Attorney General Derek Schmidt, a Republican hoping to unseat Kelly, supported the proposed constitutional amendment. He told the Catholic television network EWTN before the election that “there’s still room for progress” in decreasing abortions, without spelling out what he would sign as governor.
Although abortion opponents pushed almost annually for new restrictions until the 2019 state Supreme Court ruling, they felt constrained by past court rulings and Democratic governors like Kelly.
Stafford reported from Overland Park and Olathe.
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Marina Mabrey scored a season-high 26 points, Teaira McCowan added 20 points and 12 rebounds and the Dallas Wings beat the Chicago Sky 84-78 on Tuesday night.
Dallas was missing Arike Ogunbowale, who is third in the league in scoring at 19.9 points, due to an ankle injury.
McCowan, who recorded her third consecutive double-double, made 8 of 12 from the field. The 6-foot-7 center is averaging 18.6 points on 70.4% shooting over the last five games.
Mabrey hit two free throws to make it 25-24 with 7:20 left in the second quarter and the Wings never again trailed. McCowan made a layup to stretch the lead to 74-60 — the biggest of the game — with 6:58 to play and Dallas held on.
The Wings missed their final 10 field-goal attempts but made all eight of their free throws in the final 3 1/2 minutes to seal the win.
Kahleah Copper led Chicago with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Azurá Stevens, Allie Quigley and Emma Meesseman each scored 14 points.
The defending WNBA champions, the Sky (23-8) had their franchise-record 10-game home win streak snapped. Chicago has a one-game lead over the Las Vegas Aces atop the league standings with less than two weeks left in the regular season.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
5-0-3-1, FIREBALL: 7
(five, zero, three, one; FIREBALL: seven)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
5-0-3-1, FIREBALL: 7
(five, zero, three, one; FIREBALL: seven) | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Night-game-17347289.php | 2022-08-03T04:32:04Z | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Night-game-17347289.php | true |
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
05-20-24-26-33, Lucky Ball: 17
(five, twenty, twenty-four, twenty-six, thirty-three; Lucky Ball: seventeen)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
05-20-24-26-33, Lucky Ball: 17
(five, twenty, twenty-four, twenty-six, thirty-three; Lucky Ball: seventeen) | https://www.myplainview.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Lucky-For-Life-game-17347167.php | 2022-08-03T04:33:27Z | https://www.myplainview.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Lucky-For-Life-game-17347167.php | false |
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — It’s likely that virtually all abortions will be banned eventually in deeply conservative Idaho, along with most other Republican-dominated states, but there are still battles to play out in court and maybe the legislature before it happens.
Wednesday, lawyers representing a physician and the regional Planned Parenthood affiliate will be before the Idaho Supreme Court asking the justices to block enforcement of three laws intended to restrict abortion.
Since the top federal court’s June 24 ruling overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, the abortion fight has continued to play out in courts, with judges deciding whether bans or other deep restrictions can be enforced.
The landscape has been shifting nearly daily. Bans on abortion at any point in pregnancy are being enforced in eight states and as soon as fetal cardiac activity can be detected – generally around six weeks’ gestation – in another five. And most or all clinics have stopped offering abortion services in a handful of additional states because of legal uncertainty.
Abortion rights groups, which have spent decades in courts trying to preserve access, are continuing the fight even in places such as Idaho, where they’re unlikely to prevail in the long run.
In several cases, judges have paused enforcement of bans, allowing at least some abortions to continue, at least for a time.
In Kentucky, where enforcement of a ban has stopped and started multiple times since June, enforcement was allowed to resume with a ruling Monday.
And in Louisiana, there were about 610 abortions per month in 2021. With the shifting status, 249 were reported from June 24 through July 29. While that’s far fewer than normal in that period, the legal fight did allow some patients access.
In the Idaho cases, Dr. Caitlin Gustafson and Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawaii, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky are suing the state over over three laws. One expected to take effect on Aug. 19 would bans abortions for pregnancies beyond six weeks of gestation and one that would take effect on Aug. 25 would effectively ban all abortions. A third law allows potential relatives of a fetus or embryo to sue medical providers who perform an abortion.
Though the six-week abortion ban both contain exceptions for procedures done to save the life of the pregnant person or in cases of rape or incest, the exceptions set a very high bar that experts say will be difficult to meet. For instance, people using the rape or incest exception will have to report the crime to law enforcement and then show that report to the abortion provider — but it often takes weeks or months to obtain a copy of a newly filed police report under Idaho’s public record laws.
The total abortion ban would allow health care providers to be charged with a crime even if the abortion is the only way to save their patient’s life — but the health care providers could then try to defend themselves in court with evidence that the procedure was necessary because of an immediate medical emergency.
Gustafson and Planned Parenthood have argued in court documents that the medical emergency exemptions are vague and would be difficult or impossible to implement to provide care to a pregnant person whose life may be at risk. They say that some situations — like where the placenta starts to pull away from the uterine wall, causing risky bleeding, or when a pregnant person’s blood pressure begins to skyrocket — patients do sometimes die or experience long-term harm, but those outcomes aren’t always certain.
The doctor and abortion rights group argue that the law allowing potential relatives of an embryo or fetus to sue abortion providers wrongly takes enforcement of a state law and puts it in the hands of individuals instead of state entities, a violation of the separation of government powers. The law allows the father, grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles of a “preborn child” to each sue an abortion provider for a minimum of $20,000 in damages within four years after the abortion. Rapists can’t file a lawsuit under the law, but a rapist’s relatives could.
The Idaho Legislature and the Idaho Attorney General’s Office have countered that it is in the state’s best interest to prohibit abortion and that the Legislature has the right to enact anti-abortion legislation. Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden’s office has also argued that abortion rights advocates should take their fight to the ballot box, not the courts.
And the Idaho GOP during its annual convention last month passed a resolution opposing abortion in all instances — even if it is done to save the life of the mother.
Still, abortion rights advocates have become galvanized in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling. Abortion rights protests have garnered big crowds in Boise, with anti-abortion rallies frequently held nearby. One abortion rights protest was scheduled to be held at the Statehouse on Wednesday evening, starting several hours after the state’s highest court finishes hearing arguments in the Planned Parenthood cases.
The Boise City Council last month passed a resolution that limits the funding for investigating abortions and stating that investigations for the purpose of prosecuting abortion providers will not be prioritized.
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AP writers Sara Cline in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Geoff Mulvihill in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, contributed to this article. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Abortion-court-battles-press-on-even-in-deep-red-17347310.php | 2022-08-03T04:34:43Z | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Abortion-court-battles-press-on-even-in-deep-red-17347310.php | false |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is set to ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden, a crucial step toward swiftly expanding the Western military alliance with a show of U.S. support in response to Russia's war with Ukraine.
Senators have invited the ambassadors of the countries to witness Wednesday's historic debate and vote, which would open a new era for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. President Joe Biden has sought quick entry for the two previously non-militarily aligned northern European allies, and approval of the ratification resolution has vast bipartisan support in Congress.
“Our NATO alliance is the bedrock that has guaranteed democracy in the Western world since the end of World War II,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
Schumer said he and Republican leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., had committed to the country's leaders that the Senate would approve the ratification resolution “as fast as we could” to bolster the alliance "in light of recent Russian aggression.”
NATO's 30 member countries are in the process of considering the addition after Sweden and Finland set aside their longstanding stance of military nonalignment. It was a major shift of security arrangements for the two countries after neighboring Russia launched its war on Ukraine earlier this year.
The U.S. and its European allies have rallied with newfound partnership in the face of Russian President Vladimir Putin's aggression, strengthening the NATO alliance first formed after World War II.
Biden sent the protocols to the Senate for review in July, launching a notably speedy process in the typically divided and slower-moving Congress.
Each member country in NATO needs to approve the accession of new members. The process ran into trouble when Turkey raised concerns over adding Sweden and Finland, in part because it views the two countries as soft on banned Turkish Kurdish exile groups. But the process has continued to move forward despite those early reservations.
On Wednesday, the Senate is expected launch several hours of debate, including on two amendments, before the final vote.
One amendment from Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., would ensure that NATO's guarantee to defend its members does not replace a formal role for Congress in authorizing the use of military force. Another from Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, would declare that all NATO members should spend a minimum of 2% of their gross domestic product on defense and 20 percent of their defense budgets on “major equipment, including research and development.”
Funding for NATO sparked as a top concern during the Trump era, including among some Republicans, but those issues have slid from prominence in the face of Russia's war in Ukraine.
McConnell has taken a lead role urging GOP support for NATO and vowing during Sweden and Finland would be quickly approved for membership during his own visit to Kyiv and the region earlier this year. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Senate-set-to-vote-to-ratify-adding-Sweden-17347296.php | 2022-08-03T04:37:32Z | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Senate-set-to-vote-to-ratify-adding-Sweden-17347296.php | true |
CHARLESTON — So little was the West Virginia Senate’s support for Gov. Jim Justice’s personal income tax plan that senators didn’t even take up Justice’s bill Friday afternoon.
Instead, the Senate adopted Senate Resolution 303, which outlines the Senate’s plan to reduce business and inventory and property taxes and eventually reduce the personal income tax if the state meets certain economic thresholds.
Senate President Craig Blair, R-Berkeley, took a seat on the Senate floor to give a speech supporting the Senate’s tax plan and reiterating that he could not support the governor’s plan to reduce the personal income tax rate by 10%.
“We can afford to do this today,” Blair said of the Senate’s plan. “I applaud the governor for putting his plan on the call because what it has done has given us an opportunity right now and over the next couple of months to go out and work with our counties, let the people know what’s going on.”
The Senate killed the governor’s bill technically by not receiving the report from the House of Delegates that delegates had passed the bill Thursday.
The House adopted the measure in a 78-7 vote Thursday, with 15 delegates absent or choosing not to vote.
The Senate still was in session at press time Friday, debating a bill to restrict abortion access and criminalize certain actions related to abortions. The House was at recess.
Justice released a statement Thursday evening applauding the House for passing his income tax reduction plan and encouraging the Senate to do the same.
Justice called his plan one that “minds the store” and gives back the most the state can under guidelines from the federal government regarding federal money the state has received, including federal COVID-19 relief funds.
He decried the Senate’s plan as one that “favors big companies over small businesses and hardworking West Virginians,” six months after he called the Legislature into special session to approve a package that would provide up to $1 billion in tax exemptions if a company meets certain financial investment and job creation requirements to attract Nucor Corp. to build a steel recycling facility in Mason County.
“At the end of the day, what the Senate is proposing is ‘build the field and wish and hope they come,’” Justice said Thursday. “That’s not wise. Reducing the personal income tax has been proven time and time again in many other states as an economic and population driver beyond belief.”
Senate Finance Chairman Eric Tarr, R-Putnam, explained Senate Resolution 303, which was introduced after the Senate didn’t receive House Bill 301.
Senate leaders reached out to Justice after he announced a $1.3 billion surplus for fiscal year 2022, which ended June 30, and before he called the special legislative session for his personal income tax repeal, but the governor didn’t take them up on their offer to meet, Tarr said.
Senate Resolution 303, which the Senate adopted in a 30-0 vote, contains highlights of the Senate’s tax plan.
It hinges first on West Virginia voters adopting an amendment, Amendment 2 on the general election ballot, which would allow lawmakers to affect the state’s personal property and business and inventory taxes in November.
If voters adopt the amendment, the Senate wants to create a special fund to replace property tax revenue counties would lose as a result of repealing personal property taxes.
In particular, the Senate wants to repeal taxes for machinery and equipment, furniture and fixtures, leasehold investments, computer equipment, inventory and vehicles.
The Senate then would establish a special revenue account that would be used to collect and distribute replacement revenue for property tax revenue the counties would lose.
That revenue would come from other taxes, including the sales tax and personal income taxes.
The amount of replacement revenue that goes into the account would be based on one of three formulas that take into account total personal property assessments, assessments for property in those six categories or regional jail invoices, or some combination of those amounts.
How much money a county would receive would be on a county-by-county basis, so each county would get money based on the scenario that gave them the most revenue.
Tarr’s estimates indicate each county would receive at least $1 million more in revenue than indicated in their 2021 assessments.
The difference between the state’s estimated budget and estimated revenue from the tax plan is about $145 million, which is where the money to replace personal income tax revenue comes from, Tarr said.
Once those taxes were repealed, if the state’s revenue from sales tax increases by at least 5%, it would trigger a reduction in the state’s personal income tax rate.
The bill also would provide a minimum monthly payment of $1,000 or $1,500 to retirees who meet certain thresholds.
Tarr said the plan has been built on the flat budgets the Republican majority Legislature has adopted since 2018.
“I do believe that we can just cut taxes and win,” Tarr said.
Senate Minority Leader Stephen Baldwin, D-Greenbrier, said he appreciated Justice’s and the House’s interest in tax relief amid inflation, but he was frustrated about leaving the Legislature without taking any action.
“People need help right now, and we’re sitting on a $1.3 billion surplus,” Baldwin said. “We have the ability to help folks. People need help right now.”
House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, hasn’t expressed any preference for either the governor’s or the Senate’s tax plans.
The House had two major priorities when it came to any tax reduction proposal, Hanshaw said Tuesday.
“The first is that any plan be sustainable long term and that whatever approach we take is not a one-time temporary adjustment, that it’d be a sustainable situation that we can rely upon to be solid for years to come; and second, that it did not result in any outsize tax shifting to other taxpayers,” Hanshaw said Tuesday. “We, the members of the House, take pretty seriously the notion that a tax cut needs to be a tax cut.”
Friday was the fifth day of the third special legislative session of 2022.
Justice originally called legislators in for the session to consider his personal income tax reduction, and he amended the call to have them consider updating the state’s abortion laws to reflect the U.S. Supreme Court’s repeal of its decision in Roe v. Wade. | https://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/putnam_news/senate-ignores-justice-s-income-tax-plan-lays-out-its-own-plan-instead/article_24a680f4-3917-5544-a0f7-eb152fa2af45.html | 2022-08-03T04:38:23Z | https://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/putnam_news/senate-ignores-justice-s-income-tax-plan-lays-out-its-own-plan-instead/article_24a680f4-3917-5544-a0f7-eb152fa2af45.html | false |
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HOUSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers homered with two RBIs in his return from the injured list to lead the Boston Red Sox to a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros Tuesday night, hours after they acquired veteran first baseman Eric Hosmer in a trade with San Diego.
Devers didn’t show any signs of rust in his return after sitting out since July 23 with inflammation in his right hamstring. He hit an RBI double in the fourth inning before hitting a tiebreaking solo homer with two outs in the sixth inning to help Boston to its third straight victory.
Tommy Pham singled and scored on the double by Devers in his debut with the Red Sox after a trade from Cincinnati Monday.
The trade for Hosmer comes a day after they sent catcher Christian Vázquez to the Astros, a move that had some players worried the team was giving up on the season.
Hosmer was part of the deal with Washington for Juan Soto before he refused the trade and the Padres instead shipped him to Boston along with two minor leaguers and cash in exchange for minor league left-hander Jay Groome.
Red Sox starter Kutter Crawford (3-3) yielded seven hits and a run in six strong innings for his first win since July 4.
Yordan Alvarez doubled off the wall in left-center field to start Houston’s eighth before Austin Davis walked Alex Bregman.
Davis struck out Kyle Tucker before he was replaced by Tanner Houck. He retired Aledmys Díaz and Jeremy Peña to end the threat.
Trey Mancini, traded from Baltimore Monday, made his Astros debut as a pinch-hitter to start the ninth and grounded out. Vázquez made his first appearance for Houston next when he pinch hit, and he also grounded out.
Houck then retired Jose Altuve on a long fly ball to center field to get his eighth save.
Manager Dusty Baker sent Vázquez out with the lineup card before the game and he tipped his cap to his teammates in the visitor’s dugout.
Houston’s Cristian Javier (6-7) gave up four hits and two runs with seven strikeouts in six innings to lose his fourth straight decision after winning the previous three.
Javier didn’t allow a hit until Pham singled with one out in the fourth. Devers then doubled on a liner to right field to score Pham and tie it at 1-all.
There were two outs in the sixth when Devers connected on his shot to right field to make it 2-1.
Jose Altuve hit a leadoff double and scored on a single by Yuli Gurriel to give Houston a 1-0 lead.
A day after trading for Vázquez and Mancini, the Astros bolstered their bullpen Tuesday by acquiring left-hander Will Smith from Atlanta for starter Jake Odorizzi. Smith arrived in the Astros dugout early in the game and greeted several of his new teammates before moving to the dugout where he exchanged hugs and handshakes with his fellow relievers.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Red Sox: OF Rob Refsnyder was placed on the injured list with a sprained right knee. ... C Ronaldo Hernández and OF/1B Franchy Cordero were optioned to Triple-A Worcester.
Astros: General manager James Click said Tuesday that C Jason Castro had knee surgery last week and would miss the remainder of the season. ... RHP Lance McCullers, who has been out all season with a strained right forearm, allowed three hits and three runs — two earned — in 3 1/3 innings in his third rehabilitation start for Triple-A Sugar Land. He threw 76 pitches.
OH BABY
Bregman returned to the lineup after spending just one day on the paternity list to be with his wife Reagan for the birth of their first child, a son named Knox Samuel Bregman.
UP NEXT
Brayan Bello (0-3, 6.82 ERA) will start for the Red Sox against Jose Urquidy (9-4, 3.86) when they try to complete the sweep Wednesday.
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Corporate Connect analyst Marc Sinatra has today released an updated research report for ASX-listed biotech company Kazia Therapeutics (ASX: KZA), now available for download via the KZA company page.
Kazia Therapeutics Limited (ASX: KZA, NASDAQ: KZIA) is an innovative oncology-focused biotechnology company, based in Sydney, Australia. Our pipeline includes two clinical-stage drug development candidates, and we are working to develop therapies across a range of oncology indications.
Our lead program is paxalisib (formerly GDC-0084), a small molecule inhibitor of the PI3K / AKT / mTOR pathway, which is being developed to treat glioblastoma, the most common and most aggressive form of primary brain cancer in adults. Licensed from Genentech in late 2016, paxalisib entered a phase II clinical trial in 2018. Interim data was reported in April 2020, and further data is expected in 2H 2020.
For more information, download the research from the Corporate Connect website. | https://www.finnewsnetwork.com.au/CompanyReports/Kazia-Therapeutics/20220803/Kazia----AGILE-hurdle-missed-but-significant-value-remains | 2022-08-03T04:41:34Z | https://www.finnewsnetwork.com.au/CompanyReports/Kazia-Therapeutics/20220803/Kazia----AGILE-hurdle-missed-but-significant-value-remains | false |
New assistant principals named for ORHS
Oak Ridge High School has two new assistant principals.
Oak Ridge Schools Superintendent Bruce Borchers announced Thursday that Jennifer Milligan has been selected to serve as the new assistant principal of curriculum at ORHS, and Russell Wise has also been chosen to work as an assistant principal at the school.
Borchers told about the two new assistant principals' backgrounds in an email sent out to parents and staff and included below. They join Drayton Hawkins, who was named the new ORHS principal in June. He has served as vice principal at ORHS since last July, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Former ORHS Principal Garfield Adams is now an administrator for Knox County Schools.
Jennifer Milligan
Milligan is a native of Louisiana and a graduate of Slidell High School in Slidell, Louisiana. She holds a bachelor's degree in science education from Nicholls State University, a master's in school counseling, and an educational specialist degree in educational leadership from the University of Southern Mississippi.
"She is beginning her 23rd year in education with us here in Oak Ridge," Borchers stated.
Milligan has taught middle and high school science, served as a middle and high school counselor, administrative assistant and assistant principal in St. Tammany Parish Schools. She has also served two years as a school counselor in Knox County Schools.
Jen recently moved to Oak Ridge with her two sons, Collin and Cody, and their English bulldog, Olivia. Collin is a senior at Oak Ridge High School and Cody is a third grader at Woodland Elementary.
“I am honored and excited to be serving as an administrator in Oak Ridge Schools. I am looking forward to putting down roots in Oak Ridge and getting to know this wonderful community," Milligan is quoted as saying in the letter.
Russell Wise
Wise began his teaching career in Lenoir City, where he taught business education and technology classes. He then spent several years teaching technology skills to adult learners before returning to teaching high school technology courses at Halls High School. He also provided technology support at the school. Likewise, he served as technology coach and lead teacher at Central High School.
In 2015, Wise was selected to participate in the Leadership Academy, where he continued his work in administration at Central High School while attending additional classes at the University of Tennessee. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting and business law from UT, a master's degree in administration and supervision from Lincoln Memorial University, and an education specialist degree from UT.
He and his wife Sharon have been married for 31 years. They have two grown children, Eric who is a mechanical engineer, and Emily who is a pediatric intensive care unit nurse at Children’s Hospital.
"Russ and Sharon volunteer with Labrador Retriever of East Tennessee, enjoy traveling, have been to all but three states, and enjoy spending time on Norris Lake with their two dogs," according to Borchers' letter. | https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/2022/08/03/new-assistant-principals-named-orhs/10201731002/ | 2022-08-03T04:42:29Z | https://www.oakridger.com/story/news/2022/08/03/new-assistant-principals-named-orhs/10201731002/ | false |
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
06-10-15-25-26-31
(six, ten, fifteen, twenty-five, twenty-six, thirty-one)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Connecticut Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
06-10-15-25-26-31
(six, ten, fifteen, twenty-five, twenty-six, thirty-one) | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Lotto-game-17347226.php | 2022-08-03T04:44:44Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Lotto-game-17347226.php | true |
Derek Jeter won't be activated Saturday
Derek Jeter will not return to the Yankees on Saturday, as he and Joe Girardi had hoped.
The team announced after Friday night's 10-6 loss to the Rays that Jeter will play in a simulated game Saturday at a location and time to be determined.
Jeter has been out since July 11 -- his only game of the season -- with a strained right quadriceps muscle. He went through a workout at Yankee Stadium Fridaybefore getting checked out by team doctor Christopher Ahmad.
Jeter has maintained that he feels ready to play, but the Yankees have been cautious with the 39-year-old captain, who has not sought a second opinion or taken to Twitter or appeared on the radio to voice his displeasure with having to wait.
But Jeter clearly wanted to be activated from the disabled list Saturday. It is the first day he is eligible to return.
Neither Jeter nor general manager Brian Cashman was available to discuss the decision Friday night. Girardi, asked after the game, said he was not aware of what the plan was for Jeter.
Before the game, when asked if Jeter would play Saturday, Girardi said, "I sure hope so.''
Bad Cervelli news
Francisco Cervelli, out with a broken right hand since April 27, has a sore finger and will travel to Cleveland to see a specialist, Cashman said.
"I don't know if Cervelli is an option for return or not,'' Cashman said.
Cervelli has been linked to the Biogenesis scandal and could be facing a suspension from Major League Baseball.
Extra bases
Curtis Granderson went 0-for-3 with an RBI and Jayson Nix was 1-for-4 with an RBI double in a rehab game with Class A Tampa . . . Outfielder Thomas Neal was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to make room for Alfonso Soriano. | https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/derek-jeter-won-t-be-activated-saturday-w34780 | 2022-08-03T04:46:35Z | https://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yankees/derek-jeter-won-t-be-activated-saturday-w34780 | false |
WASHINGTON — The Senate is set to ratify NATO membership for Finland and Sweden, a crucial step toward swiftly expanding the Western military alliance with a show of U.S. support in response to Russia's war with Ukraine.
“Our NATO alliance is the bedrock that has guaranteed democracy in the Western world since the end of World War II,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
Schumer said he and Republican leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., had committed to the country’s leaders that the Senate would approve the ratification resolution “as fast as we could” to bolster the alliance “in light of recent Russian aggression.”
NATO’s 30 member countries are in the process of considering the addition after Sweden and Finland set aside their longstanding stance of military nonalignment. It was a major shift of security arrangements for the two countries after neighboring Russia launched its war on Ukraine earlier this year.
The U.S. and its European allies have rallied with newfound partnership in the face of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s aggression, strengthening the NATO alliance first formed after World War II.
Biden sent the protocols to the Senate for review in July, launching a notably speedy process in the typically divided and slower-moving Congress.
Each member country in NATO needs to approve the accession of new members. The process ran into trouble when Turkey raised concerns over adding Sweden and Finland, in part because it views the two countries as soft on banned Turkish Kurdish exile groups. But the process has continued to move forward despite those early reservations.
On Wednesday, the Senate is expected launch several hours of debate, including on two amendments, before the final vote.
One amendment from Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., would ensure that NATO’s guarantee to defend its members does not replace a formal role for Congress in authorizing the use of military force. Another from Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, would declare that all NATO members should spend a minimum of 2% of their gross domestic product on defense and 20 percent of their defense budgets on “major equipment, including research and development.”
Funding for NATO sparked as a top concern during the Trump era, including among some Republicans, but those issues have slid from prominence in the face of Russia’s war in Ukraine.
McConnell has taken a lead role urging GOP support for NATO and vowing during Sweden and Finland would be quickly approved for membership during his own visit to Kyiv and the region earlier this year. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/senate-set-to-vote-to-ratify-adding-sweden-finland-to-nato/2022/08/03/c9581aae-12e1-11ed-8482-06c1c84ce8f2_story.html | 2022-08-03T04:54:54Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/senate-set-to-vote-to-ratify-adding-sweden-finland-to-nato/2022/08/03/c9581aae-12e1-11ed-8482-06c1c84ce8f2_story.html | true |
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, meeting leaders in Taiwan despite warnings from China, said Wednesday that she and other members of Congress in a visiting delegation are showing they will not abandon their commitment to the self-governing island.
“Today the world faces a choice between democracy and autocracy,” she said in a short speech during a meeting with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen. “America’s determination to preserve democracy, here in Taiwan and around the world, remains ironclad.”
China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes any engagement by Taiwanese officials with foreign governments, announced multiple military exercises around the island and issued a series of harsh statements after the delegation touched down in the Taiwanese capital, Taipei, on Tuesday night.
Pelosi’s trip has heightened U.S.-China tensions more than visits by other members of Congress because of her high-level position as leader of the House of Representatives. She is the first speaker of the house to come to Taiwan in 25 years, since Newt Gingrich in 1997.
Tsai, thanking Pelosi for her decades of support for Taiwan, presented the speaker with a civilian honor, the Order of the Propitious Clouds. She was more pointed about Chinese threats in her remarks than Pelosi was.
“Facing deliberately heightened military threats, Taiwan will not back down,” Tsai said. “We will firmly uphold our nation’s sovereignty and continue to hold the line of defense for democracy.”
Shortly after Pelosi landed, China announced live-fire drills that would start Tuesday night and a four-day exercise beginning Thursday in waters on all sides of the island.
China’s air force also flew a relatively large contingent of 21 war planes, including fighter jets, toward Taiwan.
Pelosi noted that support for Taiwan is bipartisan in Congress and praised the island’s democracy.
Her focus has always been the same, she said, going back to her 1991 visit to Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, when she and other lawmakers unfurled a small banner supporting democracy, two years after a bloody military crackdown on protesters at the square.
That visit was also about human rights and what she called dangerous technology transfers to “rogue countries.”
Pelosi is visiting a human rights museum in Taipei later Wednesday before she departs for South Korea, the next stop on an Asia tour that also includes Singapore, Malaysia and Japan.
Pelosi, who is leading the trip with five other members of Congress, met earlier Wednesday with representatives from Taiwan’s legislature.
“Madam Speaker’s visit to Taiwan with the delegation, without fear, is the strongest defense of upholding human rights and consolidation of the values of democracy and freedom,” Tsai Chi-chang, vice president of Taiwan’s legislature, said in welcome.
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has sought to tone down the volume on the visit, insisting there’s no change in America’s longstanding “one-China policy,” which recognizes Beijing but allows informal relations and defense ties with Taipei.
Pelosi said her delegation has “heft,” including Gregory Meeks, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Raja Krishnamoorthi from the House Intelligence Committee.
She also mentioned Rep. Suzan DelBene, whom Pelosi said was instrumental in the passage of a $280 billion bill aimed at boosting American manufacturing and research in semi-conductor chips — an industry in which Taiwan dominates that is vital for modern electronics.
Reps. Andy Kim and Mark Takano are also in the delegation. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/pelosi-says-us-will-not-abandon-taiwan-as-china-protests/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2022-08-03T04:57:47Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/pelosi-says-us-will-not-abandon-taiwan-as-china-protests/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | true |
While the state championship-winning Allegany Campers commanded the bulk of the attention during softball season, Keyser and Bishop Walsh took their respective programs to new heights.
The Golden Tornado crossed the 30-win threshold for the first time with a 30-5 finish, and the Spartans became the first in school history to end with 20 victories, going 20-6.
Rightfully so, the pair combined to place five players on the All-Area first team released over the weekend. Keyser landed the most total players on the first and second teams with five, one more than Allegany and Petersburg.
Consider also that Keyser has just 11 players on its entire roster and no junior varsity team, so 45% of its program were All-Area performers.
Numbers have always been a problem for the program, but winning hasn’t. Keyser notched back-to-back 20-win seasons under Craig Rotruck in 2018 and ‘19 before Rotruck took the job at WVU Potomac State.
Last season, Rotruck led Potomac State to the NJCAA World Series for the first time in school history. Under Chris Shoemaker, Keyser set a new high-mark for the school with 28 wins in 2021 and surpassed it again this year.
“It’s been a work in process,” Shoemaker said. “We just try to push the girls. We had tryouts and stuff, we had 12 girls. Last year we had 13. We can’t get the numbers, but the girls that come into the program buy into what we try to do.
“We do offseason workouts just to keep them active, so we don’t start from scratch in February. A lot of girls also play travel ball, which gives them an extra 40 to 60 games, and then fall ball.”
Keyser and Bishop Walsh played an epic championship game in the Ron Mathias Tournament two seasons ago, as Morgan Pratt launched the winning home run in extra innings to take it 6-4 in the eighth.
They share another similarity. Both head coaches have star daughters that have established themselves as two of the best players in the region.
Keyser shortstop Alexa Shoemaker finished her three-year career as one of the greatest players in school history, ending with program records in batting average (.561), home runs (31), runs scored (143) and runs batted in (144).
Shoemaker, a three-time All-Area first-team selection, will continue her softball career under Rotruck at Potomac State.
Bishop Walsh head coach Chris Greise has been able to rely on his daughter, Chloe, in the circle over the past two years.
Greise, one of three pitchers picked to the All-Area first team and the only one not from Allegany, was 18-5 with a 1.07 ERA and led the area with 180 Ks and 143 2/3 innings pitched.
But one player doesn’t make a program.
Keyser sported two dominant arms in Rylee Mangold and Charity Wolfe, and in addition to Shoemaker, six other hitters finished with batting averages exceeding .300: Tayler Likens (.427), Pratt (.343), Wolfe (.333), Averi Everline (.327), Aly Smith (.317) and Mangold (.301).
Bishop Walsh had six batters fit that description — Courtney Adams (.495), Bailee Greise (.477), Chloe Greise (.434), Izzy Kendall (.389), Ariana Herrera (.364) and Brooke Adams (.313).
Bishop Walsh, which struggled to piece together winning seasons in the past, is in the midst of a resurgence, notching a school-record 17 victories two campaigns ago and eclipsing that with 20 in 2022.
“The goal next season would be to get 21 wins,” Chris Greise said. “From going to where BW’s program was four years ago to now is tremendous. Hopefully, we can continue to get better each season.
“We were all on the same page and understood our roles. Where and why you played the field there, and why you hit there? A pitcher is going to get more recognition than a second baseman, but without all those girls nobody does anything.”
Because both programs had a nice blend of youth and experience, both should be contenders once again in 2023.
Keyser has to replace its best hitter in Alexa Shoemaker and another strong bat in Smith, and Chris Shoemaker is passing the head-coaching duties to assistant coach Colton Jones.
However, the Golden Tornado will post a strong senior class of Wolfe, Pratt, Everline and Alyvia Idleman. Makayla Gillaspie came on strong late in the year and will be the team’s lone junior, and star freshmen Mangold and Likens will be a year older.
The key for Keyser will be getting more girls to come out. When you play as many games as the Golden Tornado do (35 last year), depth can be an issue late in the year. One or two injuries could be catastrophic.
“The middle school team has either won or been in the championship the last couple years,” Chris Shoemaker said. “That’s kind of our JVs since we don’t have enough girls for that team.
“The biggest thing is numbers, getting more girls coming out. We’ll have a strong senior class. Everyone coming back is going to play. There are a couple gaps to fill here and there, but they’re going to have one of the best pitching staffs in the area.”
Bishop Walsh’s biggest loss is Courtney Adams, who will play at Potomac State next year, but Chloe and Bailee Greise, Brooke Adams, Herrera and Kendall are all back.
“It’s senior season for a couple of the girls,” Chris Greise said. “We’re expecting big things from Chloe, and she has the work ethic on the mound to get better. She’s grinding it out.
“Bailee is the same way, she’s had a lot of interest from colleges. Izzy, we expect big things, she’ll be catching more, and same thing with Ariana. We’ll have a really good senior class, in addition to Brooke Adams and a couple other pieces coming into the school. Still, there’s no doubt we’ll miss our seniors.”
Allegany will be the tops dogs in 2023, but there are plenty of capable schools in the area looking to end the Campers’ winning streak. Throw Petersburg in with Keyser and Bishop Walsh, and we’re looking at another competitive softball season next spring. | https://www.times-news.com/sports/local_sports/keyser-bishop-walsh-softball-reach-new-heights/article_de0dfa18-12a5-11ed-ab9e-1b1ec13a6aba.html | 2022-08-03T05:01:06Z | https://www.times-news.com/sports/local_sports/keyser-bishop-walsh-softball-reach-new-heights/article_de0dfa18-12a5-11ed-ab9e-1b1ec13a6aba.html | true |
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It’s a hot Sunday morning. The ragtag volunteer team at Altura Honey & Bees dons white jumpsuits and protective netting.
Their mission on this day: To remove honeybees from inside a cinder block wall.
Altura co-owner John Thomson points out the hive built on a root inside the blocks that line a Northeast Albuquerque backyard.
“That is so wild,” he says. “You don’t see that too often.”
Thomson first discovered beekeeping when building bee boxes with his students at Amy Biehl High School, where he teaches science and math.
He reached out to local beekeepers to jumpstart his own hives.
“I kept catching bees and learning more about it,” Thomson said. “It’s an adventure every time.”
He took over the business from a mentor a few years ago.
Thomson then joined forces with friend and fellow beekeeper Luke Murphy, whose love for the insects is evident by the bee and honeycomb tattoos on his arm.
“We learn a lot by reading and videos, and, of course, from the bees,” Murphy said. “If the bees are happy, we know we’re doing a good job.”
Volunteers help the beekeepers, who both have full-time jobs.
Altura sells honey at local markets.
But honeybee swarm and hive removal are free.
“We want to make this accessible to everyone,” Murphy said. “We want to save the bees. For us, it’s a free hive. For somebody else, that’s hundreds of dollars that they save.”
Locals can call the Altura hotline if they notice honeybees in their walls or roofs, or on their property.
The honeybee specialists request a detailed description and picture or video to assess the situation.
They sometimes use a thermal camera to pinpoint the bees.
In the spring, the team may do four swarm captures a day.
Hive removals are more time consuming, so the crew does about one to two a week.
Several Amy Biehl students volunteer with Altura for their senior projects.
“I really like this kind of stuff,” said student intern Lillah Hammad. “Every time is different.”
The teens have learned enough skills that they can now catch swarms on their own.
Despite the sweaty bee suits and the occasional sting, the students agree that the gig is a fun way to spend a summer morning.
After a swarm capture or hive removal, the team transports the bees to Thomson’s backyard hives.
Relocation can be traumatic for the colony.
A queen may even get lost in the melee.
“We want to have the bees close so we can keep an eye on them, feed them if we need to, take any kind of reconstructive measures (on the hive), and nurse them back to full (health),” Thomson said.
A sugar water and cayenne pepper mix supplements the bees’ diet.
The company has about 10 other apiaries around town for housing bees.
It can take two years for a relocated hive to start producing consistent honey.
After a little coaxing with smoke and a vacuum hose, the small colony removal from the cinderblock wall is done in less than an hour.
Thompson and the interns nestle the honeycomb into wooden frames.
Then, Murphy carefully places a lid over the hive.
“Let’s go,” he says to the buzzing box of bees. “We’re giving you a bigger home and free health care.” | https://www.abqjournal.com/2521475/an-unbeelievable-adventure-ex-company-saves-honeybees-with-free-hi.html | 2022-08-03T05:11:54Z | https://www.abqjournal.com/2521475/an-unbeelievable-adventure-ex-company-saves-honeybees-with-free-hi.html | true |
TAIPEI, Taiwan — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, meeting leaders in Taiwan despite warnings from China, said Wednesday that she and other members of Congress in a visiting delegation are showing they will not abandon their commitment to the self-governing island.
“Today the world faces a choice between democracy and autocracy,” she said in a short speech during a meeting with Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen. “America’s determination to preserve democracy, here in Taiwan and around the world, remains ironclad.”
China, which claims Taiwan as its territory and opposes any engagement by Taiwanese officials with foreign governments, announced multiple military exercises around the island and issued a series of harsh statements after the delegation touched down in the Taiwanese capital, Taipei, on Tuesday night.
Pelosi’s trip has heightened U.S.-China tensions more than visits by other members of Congress because of her high-level position as leader of the House of Representatives. She is the first speaker of the house to come to Taiwan in 25 years, since Newt Gingrich in 1997.
Tsai, thanking Pelosi for her decades of support for Taiwan, presented the speaker with a civilian honor, the Order of the Propitious Clouds. She was more pointed about Chinese threats in her remarks than Pelosi was.
“Facing deliberately heightened military threats, Taiwan will not back down,” Tsai said. “We will firmly uphold our nation’s sovereignty and continue to hold the line of defense for democracy.”
Shortly after Pelosi landed, China announced live-fire drills that would start Tuesday night and a four-day exercise beginning Thursday in waters on all sides of the island.
China’s air force also flew a relatively large contingent of 21 war planes, including fighter jets, toward Taiwan.
Pelosi noted that support for Taiwan is bipartisan in Congress and praised the island’s democracy.
Her focus has always been the same, she said, going back to her 1991 visit to Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, when she and other lawmakers unfurled a small banner supporting democracy, two years after a bloody military crackdown on protesters at the square.
That visit was also about human rights and what she called dangerous technology transfers to “rogue countries.”
Pelosi is visiting a human rights museum in Taipei later Wednesday before she departs for South Korea, the next stop on an Asia tour that also includes Singapore, Malaysia and Japan.
Pelosi, who is leading the trip with five other members of Congress, met earlier Wednesday with representatives from Taiwan’s legislature.
“Madam Speaker’s visit to Taiwan with the delegation, without fear, is the strongest defense of upholding human rights and consolidation of the values of democracy and freedom,” Tsai Chi-chang, vice president of Taiwan’s legislature, said in welcome.
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden has sought to tone down the volume on the visit, insisting there’s no change in America’s longstanding “one-China policy,” which recognizes Beijing but allows informal relations and defense ties with Taipei.
Pelosi said her delegation has “heft,” including Gregory Meeks, chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Raja Krishnamoorthi from the House Intelligence Committee.
She also mentioned Rep. Suzan DelBene, whom Pelosi said was instrumental in the passage of a $280 billion bill aimed at boosting American manufacturing and research in semi-conductor chips — an industry in which Taiwan dominates that is vital for modern electronics.
Reps. Andy Kim and Mark Takano are also in the delegation. | https://www.abqjournal.com/2521501/pelosi-says-us-will-not-abandon-taiwan-as-china-protests.html | 2022-08-03T05:12:19Z | https://www.abqjournal.com/2521501/pelosi-says-us-will-not-abandon-taiwan-as-china-protests.html | true |
A new Korean-inspired restaurant has opened its doors in Leamington and it's going down a storm so far Grounded Kitchen on Warwick Street opened for business to the public on July 26.
The food is all made to order and offers "exciting flavours of Korea". The menu offers nourish bowls full of fresh vegetables or meat in rice and SsamBaps which are rice lettuce wraps and Korean Bao buns.
The restaurant seats 22 people and has created 15 new jobs. They will also be on Deliveroo for takeaway customers.
READ MORE: New Korean-inspired restaurant opens in Leamington
Grounded Kitchen is aiming to revolutionise how people eat, with a wide range of delicious and nutritious dishes that combine balanced, fresh ingredients with the rich, exciting flavours of Korea. Grounded Kitchen’s Korean-inspired food is bigger than punchy flavours though.
It’s about helping people achieve towards living a healthier, happier more balanced lifestyle through its mantra of ‘Feel Good Food’. Made-to-order Nourish Bowls make it easy for diners to create a dish that suits their tastebuds – and dietary needs.
They consist of fresh vegetables, such as spinach, carrots, beetroot, peppers, avocado, edamame, sweet potato, spring onions, Korean Kimchi and fresh chillies, on a bed of brown or white rice infused with a range of intense and authentic marinades. People can choose from the aromatic Bulgogi or turn up the heat with the spicy Buldak Fire.
They can tailor their bowl however they want with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options, from spiced mushrooms, potato, tofu or tempeh, while meat and fish eaters are kept satisfied with sizzling king prawns, angus beef, wild salmon or chicken. Alongside the Nourish Bowls, people can choose from filling SsamBaps and Korean Bao, as well as a range of Quenchers to suit their mood.
Try the refreshing Acai, with strawberries, blueberries, mango and acai, or the Detox Quencher which includes spinach, avocado, lime, basil, apple, and spirulina. All are topped with a mix of desiccated coconut, granola, almonds, strawberries, and blueberries.
This is the company’s eighth store opening and is an important milestone for the brand as it continues its expansion. For the first month of opening, the Grounded Kitchen Leamington Spa team are offering [people 20 per cent off their first order online at groundedkitchen.com with code RLS20.
Grounded Kitchen opens 11am-8.30pm Monday to Wednesday, 11am-9.30pm Thursday to Saturday and 11am-8pm on Sundays. For the first month Grounded Kitchen is offering 20% off first orders online at groundedkitchen.com with the code RLS20.
Ralph Llanwarne, Grounded Kitchen’s franchise director, said: “We pride ourselves on delivering meals so tasty that people forget that our basic focus is on a healthy balance. We are delighted that the local community will now be able to experience our Korean Nourish Bowls at Grounded Kitchen for themselves."
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Residents angry with Huntington Station violence take on Town Hall
Hundreds of angry Huntington Station residents, prompted by the stabbing death of a high school senior last week, marched to Huntington Town Hall Tuesday, where an overflow crowd booed County Executive Steve Bellone and heckled Police Chief James Burke.
Maggie Rosales, 18, was killed Oct. 12, her body found that night lying facedown on Lynch Street, the fourth unsolved slaying in about a year.
Her father, Cesar Rosales, 54, walked with the crowd, which included Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa. Some marchers wore maroon and white clothing -- the colors of Walt Whitman High School, where Maggie Rosales attended.
"Something good is going to come of this," said Rosales, overwhelmed by the turnout.
Marching to Town Hall, the crowd chanted, "Stop the crime. Stop the violence. They all matter." But once there, the atmosphere changed.
At the Town Hall meeting, the crowd grew restless when Bellone and Burke spoke.
"I am personally devastated by it," Bellone said of the teen's death. "It is my top priority and the top priority of the police department to solve these murders."
The crowd booed.
Bellone said his office and the police department did a poor job of communicating with the community. "It was a failure on my part. I'm going to make sure we're going to correct that."
As Burke spoke about intelligence-led policing and policing models, people in the audience fidgeted and became angry.
"We know countywide where crime is happening," Burke said.
"Enough is enough!" one man in the audience shouted. "Enough of the [expletive]!"
Burke said crime is down, but people in the audience shouted, "Not enough!"
Bellone and Burke left before the Huntington Town Board public meeting began. The crowd became upset at their sudden departure.
Four killings in past year
Rosales' killing was the fourth in Huntington Station in little more than a year.
In July, Daniel Carbajal, 25, was shot in the head on East Ninth Street when someone fired at him and a group of people.
A month earlier, Luis Ramos-Rodriguez, 38, of Huntington Station, was stabbed to death at Melissa Restaurant on New York Avenue. He was found on the ground behind the establishment with a stab wound, police said.
Last October, the body of Sarah Strobel, 23, was found in a nature preserve in Huntington Station. Police said it appeared her death was a homicide.
Tuesday night, Burke said of the ongoing cases that one was the result of a fight and one was gang-related. He did not say which. No arrests have been announced in any of the killings.
Communication concern
After the county officials left, town officials said little as a problem with the public address system delayed the meeting. Town Supervisor Frank Petrone repeatedly had to bring order to the crowd, especially after Bellone and Burke departed. At times, he threatened to end the hearing if people did not calm down.
Dozens of people were kept out of the meeting due to fire code restrictions, and dozens more were in the hallway.
Jim McGoldrick, 55, a lifelong Huntington Station resident, criticized the way police handled the crime scene the day Rosales' body was found. He told the meeting the teenager's body was found in front of his home and left uncovered on the street for more than six hours.
"There is a cold breakdown of communication between the police and the community," he said afterward. "The police don't have the ability to deal with the residents of Huntington Station."
Xavier Palacios, an attorney and member of the board of trustees of the Huntington Union Free School District, spoke before the meeting on behalf of the families of two victims, with Fredis Carbajal, father of victim Daniel Carbajal, holding a portrait of his son on one side, and Cesar Rosales on the other.
Also before the meeting, at a podium outside Town Hall, Sliwa told supporters the Guardian Angels would resume patrols in Huntington Station.
The Guardian Angels came to Huntington Station in 2010 after the school district shuttered the Jack Abrams school due to a disproportionate rate of violent crime in the area. The school reopened last year as a magnet school. In 2010, he said, the group patrolled the area for about a year and proposed expanding their presence, but town officials dismissed the idea.
"Now look at the problem they have," he said Monday.
'It's like we're not important'
At Rosales' wake last week at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, a poster board on an easel read "Maggie Rosales Matters" and called for the community to demand action from the town board. Dozens lined up to pay their respects to the family while others sat in the lobby or went outside sobbing in grief.
A Huntington resident and friend of the Rosales family who did not want to give her name said a greater police presence in the area would help. The woman, who attended the wake, has three children, ages 17, 14 and 12, and said she fears one of her children could be next.
"We want more," she said about police patrols in the area. "It's like we're not important."
When he first took office in 2012, it was in Huntington Station that Bellone first vowed to the community that he would help fight crime. He announced a reorganization of the police department's antigang efforts and launched a new strategy that redeployed specialized units to the precincts.
Under the new initiative, 39 antigang officers were to be based out of the department's seven precincts -- with 32 police officers, six sergeants and one lieutenant redeployed in the new push.
"We will win this fight," Bellone said at the time, flanked by a group of community leaders and politicians. | https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/residents-angry-with-huntington-station-violence-take-on-town-hall-s95180 | 2022-08-03T05:27:36Z | https://www.newsday.com/long-island/crime/residents-angry-with-huntington-station-violence-take-on-town-hall-s95180 | false |
When it comes to motivational speaking, beauty is very much in the eye of the beholder. One man's Tony D'Amato can easily be another's David Brent. That is a battle that faces elite sports coaches on a daily basis, and Mikel Arteta is no different.
As he traverses the rollercoaster of emotions that is Arsenal's 2021/22 season throughout Amazon's All or Nothing documentary series, the first thing that becomes apparent is that nothing is off limits when it comes to trying to gain that extra inch for his team. Some things certainly work better than others. There is the heartfelt speech ahead of the crucial game against Norwich City that lifted the Gunners off the bottom of the Premier League table, but at the same time there is the playing of Liverpool's famous You'll Never Walk Alone at London Colney that precedes the 4-0 humbling at Anfield.
Each new strategy carries a degree of risk. Prior to the North London Derby victory in September that was arguably the original catalyst for the groundswell of positivity that exists around the Emirates right now, Arteta hands over a section of his immediate pre-match team talk to Stuart McFarlane, the club's photographer of 30 years. Unai Emery opted for a similar strategy before Arsenal's defeat to Crystal Palace that signalled the beginning of their top four challenge in 2019, by handing the reigns to the man in charge of organising the club's first team travel. Emery lost and was derided in the aftermath, while Arteta won and has been hailed for his ability to motivate his players. This is the fine margins by which reputations are won and lost, but Arteta admits he's willing to take risks.
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"As you can see you have to open up to your players," he said at the premiere of the Amazon documentary in Islington. "At the end we are all human beings, we have our family, we have our life and we all suffer.
"Going through some of the things that you see here it’s obviously not nice, it’s challenging, but at the same time it’s fascinating. It’s an incredible learning opportunity for yourself to understand who you are surrounded by. You have the courage and the ability to learn in difficult moments and to be inspired by the people that are next to you. They really want the best for you, so try to take that energy and move forward.
"I think in those moments you have to be yourself. It’s the feeling and what you sense is needed in that moment, you have to live it. It has to come across in the way you are and the way you picture it because at the end you have to transmit it. There are moments where you have to be ready to step into that pitch with the right feeling, the right level of confidence and trust and it has to be you."
'Transmitting' has always been a buzzword for Arteta and if you have your bingo card ready for when he resumes his pre-match press conference duties on Thursday, there would be little surprise if you end up ticking it off again. It's clearly something the Spaniard thinks about as he tries to convey the highly specialised way that he wants his Arsenal side to play. Despite that though, he admits that the actual process that goes into his varied team talks can be as spontaneous as it is scheduled.
"Sometimes you can plan it and it can go 24 hours before a match or 48 hours before a match with an idea of something else that you’ve seen or heard," he said. "Sometimes it’s just a minute before kick off and you are there in that room. When the players are in the warm up you are more isolated and lonely and in that moment you say ok this is what I’m going to deliver to them."
Regardless of how he has gone about motivating his team, throughout preseason it does appear to have been working. The Gunners have won six of their seven friendlies, scoring 26 goals along the way and look to be on track for challenging for a top four spot this campaign. The real test will come against Crystal Palace in the Premier League's curtain raiser on Friday when Arteta's pre-match speech could be one that sets the tone for the coming season.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
5-0-3-1, FIREBALL: 7
(five, zero, three, one; FIREBALL: seven)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
5-0-3-1, FIREBALL: 7
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LONDON and BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Momentum is thrilled to be recognised yet again as a Best Company to Work For in 2022 and receive a 2 Star accreditation for "Outstanding" levels of workplace engagement.
This accolade is a testament to the work Momentum has put into boosting its company culture and employee engagement levels over the past year. These efforts have paid off, with Momentum surpassing its 2021 Best Companies score for "Very Good" levels of workplace engagement.
Key initiatives the company has launched in the last 12 months include a four-day week trial, monthly in-person social events, clear career progression pathways, an ESG committee, and a Flexa-accredited flexitime policy that allows employees to work in a way that suits them.
"We are beyond delighted to be recognized as an Outstanding employer," said Alisha Lyndon, founder and CEO of Momentum. "We have always strived to be a safe and supportive workplace that truly values its people, so to be on the Best Companies to Work For league table is a real honor."
Momentum is guided by five values that inform its work and culture: Extreme ownership, Proactivity, Entrepreneurialism, Realism, and Teamwork (XPERT). These values create a foundation of trust and transparency that is valued hugely by employees.
"Attracting and retaining talent is incredibly important to us and the Best Companies accolade is another way we are showing potential recruits that we really care about our people – and more importantly, that our people are happy and engaged," said Rhian Price, People Director, Momentum.
Best Companies rates organizations' workplace engagement using a unique scoring system and employee survey. Momentum has placed somewhere in the region of 697-738 out of 1000 to achieve its Outstanding score. More details, including which categories Momentum leads in, will be released on 19 August at the Best Companies Live event in Media City, London.
To read more about Momentum visit wearemomentum.com or head to our Flexa page to learn about our flexible working policies. Find out about Best Companies accreditations here.
Media contact: alexandra.koenig@wearemomentum.com, +44 203 858 0808
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Apple TV+ has received six nominations in its documentary niche for ‘Fathom’, ‘The Line’ and others.
Apple claimed 52 Primetime Emmy Award nominations in 2022 on thirteen titles. This year, the Cupertino-based company is looking to do the same on its documentary line. ‘The Line’, which focuses on modern warfare has two nominations, namely ‘Outstanding Investigative Documentary’ and ‘Best Documentary’, while nature documentary film ‘Fathom’ has received two Emmy nominations, namely ‘Outstanding Science & Technology Documentary’ and ‘Outstanding Sound: Documentary’.
‘Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson’ garnered the ‘Outstanding Sound: Documentary’ while ‘9/11: Inside the President’s War Room’ received the ‘Outstanding Editing: Documentary’ nomination for a total of six.
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will be presenting the News and Documentary Emmy Awards and aim to highlight US documentary programming and national news. The 43rd Emmy Award News and Documentary winners will be revealed on September 28 and 29 this year. | https://www.ilounge.com/news/apple-tv/apple-receives-six-emmy-nominations-in-the-news-and-documentary-niche | 2022-08-03T06:05:08Z | https://www.ilounge.com/news/apple-tv/apple-receives-six-emmy-nominations-in-the-news-and-documentary-niche | true |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Kirsten Engel wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Arizona's 6th Congressional District.
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Dodgers second. Hanser Alberto singles to left field. Trayce Thompson walks. Hanser Alberto to second. Gavin Lux singles to shallow center field, advances to 2nd. Trayce Thompson to third. Hanser Alberto scores. Fielding error by Austin Slater. Austin Barnes hit by pitch. Cody Bellinger out on a sacrifice fly to deep right field to Luis Gonzalez. Trayce Thompson scores. Mookie Betts singles to right center field. Austin Barnes to third. Gavin Lux scores. Trea Turner out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Austin Slater. Mookie Betts to second. Austin Barnes scores. Freddie Freeman grounds out to shallow right field to Brandon Belt.
4 runs, 3 hits, 2 errors, 1 left on. Dodgers 4, Giants 0.
Dodgers third. Will Smith singles to second base. Hanser Alberto singles to center field. Will Smith to second. Trayce Thompson reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Hanser Alberto out at second. Will Smith to third. Gavin Lux reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Trayce Thompson to second. Will Smith scores. Austin Barnes flies out to center field to Luis Gonzalez. Cody Bellinger strikes out swinging.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Dodgers 5, Giants 0.
Dodgers fourth. Mookie Betts homers to center field. Trea Turner singles to right field. Freddie Freeman strikes out swinging. Will Smith grounds out to shallow left field. Trea Turner out at second.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Dodgers 6, Giants 0.
Giants fourth. Brandon Belt singles to left field. Yermin Mercedes pops out to first base to Freddie Freeman. Wilmer Flores singles to right center field. Brandon Belt to third. Luis Gonzalez singles to right center field. Wilmer Flores to second. Brandon Belt scores. David Villar doubles. Luis Gonzalez to third. Wilmer Flores scores. David Villar to third. Luis Gonzalez scores. Joey Bart homers to center field. David Villar scores. LaMonte Wade Jr. lines out to right field to Mookie Betts. Dixon Machado singles to shallow right field. Austin Slater reaches on a fielder's choice to shallow infield. Dixon Machado out at second.
5 runs, 6 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Dodgers 6, Giants 5.
Dodgers eighth. Hanser Alberto strikes out swinging. Trayce Thompson flies out to left field to LaMonte Wade Jr.. Gavin Lux triples to deep right field. Austin Barnes doubles to deep left center field. Gavin Lux scores. Cody Bellinger triples to center field. Austin Barnes scores. Mookie Betts doubles. Cody Bellinger scores. Trea Turner flies out to right field to Luis Gonzalez.
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LONDON and BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Momentum is thrilled to be recognised yet again as a Best Company to Work For in 2022 and receive a 2 Star accreditation for "Outstanding" levels of workplace engagement.
This accolade is a testament to the work Momentum has put into boosting its company culture and employee engagement levels over the past year. These efforts have paid off, with Momentum surpassing its 2021 Best Companies score for "Very Good" levels of workplace engagement.
Key initiatives the company has launched in the last 12 months include a four-day week trial, monthly in-person social events, clear career progression pathways, an ESG committee, and a Flexa-accredited flexitime policy that allows employees to work in a way that suits them.
"We are beyond delighted to be recognized as an Outstanding employer," said Alisha Lyndon, founder and CEO of Momentum. "We have always strived to be a safe and supportive workplace that truly values its people, so to be on the Best Companies to Work For league table is a real honor."
Momentum is guided by five values that inform its work and culture: Extreme ownership, Proactivity, Entrepreneurialism, Realism, and Teamwork (XPERT). These values create a foundation of trust and transparency that is valued hugely by employees.
"Attracting and retaining talent is incredibly important to us and the Best Companies accolade is another way we are showing potential recruits that we really care about our people – and more importantly, that our people are happy and engaged," said Rhian Price, People Director, Momentum.
Best Companies rates organizations' workplace engagement using a unique scoring system and employee survey. Momentum has placed somewhere in the region of 697-738 out of 1000 to achieve its Outstanding score. More details, including which categories Momentum leads in, will be released on 19 August at the Best Companies Live event in Media City, London.
To read more about Momentum visit wearemomentum.com or head to our Flexa page to learn about our flexible working policies. Find out about Best Companies accreditations here.
Media contact: alexandra.koenig@wearemomentum.com, +44 203 858 0808
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Aussie pool queen Emma McKeon's INSANE training regime comes to light after she made history by winning her 13th Commonwealth Games gold - and there's more where that came from
- McKeon 'never had a day off' as she prepared for busy Comm Games schedule
- Gruelling regime sees her complete nine sessions in the pool every week
- Gym work and race-specific training - plus physio sessions - round it out
The intense exercise program that has helped drive Emma McKeown to a record 13 Commonwealth Games gold medals has been revealed as she dominates in the pool at Birmingham.
Top-flight swimmers are renowned for chasing the black like at the bottom of the pool for kilometre after kilometre, but the five-time Olympic gold medallist takes it to another level.
In the lead-up to competition, the 28-year-old completes three gym sessions a week, hits the pool nine times and does separate stints where she hones racing-specific skills like her starts, turns and how she finishes her races by extending to the maximum as she touches the timing pad.
McKeon hits the gym three times a week, with a big focus on strength work to help her 'move through the water better and faster'
The weight training comes on top of a staggering nine sessions in the pool every week - often one in the morning and another in the afternoon
McKeon completes the draining regimen under the watchful eye of coach Michel Bohl, with Swimming Australia performance manager Jessica Corones working with her on the technical side.
Corones said her charge never had a day off as she prepared for her gruelling schedule in Birmingham.
'She has to do the physical training and be conditioned to be able to cope for multiple days, but there's also the mental preparation,' Corones told the Herald Sun.
'There's a big emotional toll because you have to get yourself to an optimal level of arousal to race, which is quite high, then you have to get yourself down really quickly and recover.'
Swimming Australia performance manager Jessica Corones says her charge never has a day off - and it's been more than worth it in Birmingham, where she's become the greatest Commonwealth Games athlete ever
McKeown has previously broken down what a day of training looks like for her.
It begins when she wakes at 5.30am, has a banana to give her body some fuel for the upcoming water torture, then begins two hours of work in the pool, she told Women's Health magazine.
She gets through one-hour sessions in the gym to increase her strength so she can 'move through the water better and faster'.
By 9.30am she's tucking into Weet-Bix for breakfast, sometimes followed by a two-hour nap, then a physio appointment that usually focuses on her shoulders, which cop a large part of her workload.
McKeon - pictured with boyfriend Cody Simpson - prefers her gruelling afternoon pool sessions to the training she does in the morning, as they're more race-focused
Another two-hour session in the pool follows just after 3pm - and it's even worse than the morning hit-out, sometimes incorporating high-lactate work, which sees her do high-intensity swimming to increase the speed she can maintain without fatiguing.
McKeon prefers the afternoon sessions because they are 'more based on the race' and she gets to try to hit the time she needs for each lap.
By 9pm she's getting her much-needed eight hours of sleep after having a quick dinner such as chicken curry.
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Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully called thousands of games involving the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers during his 67 years in the booth. He chose his words as artfully as a painter stroking a brush across a canvas. Scully talked about life while chronicling routine plays and historical achievements. Sometimes he was just amusing, too. He died Tuesday night at age 94.
Here are some of his top ones:
— Kirk Gibson's Home Run In The 1988 World Series
It was Game 1, and Scully said on the air that injured Kirk Gibson wasn't in the dugout and wouldn't appear in the game. Gibson heard him and grabbed a bat. Soon, he was hobbling around the bases, and Scully took a long pause, letting the jubilant crowd take over.
— Sandy Koufax's Perfect Game
Sandy Koufax tossed a perfect game at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 9, 1965. Scully paused for 38 seconds to allow listeners to soak in the scene.
— Hank Aaron's 715th Home Run
Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth's all-time home run record on April 8, 1974 in Atlanta against the Dodgers. Scully explained to listeners why it was more than just a historic baseball achievement.
— Clayton Kershaw's No-Hitter
Three-time NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw tossed a no-hitter on June 18, 2014. He worked Kershaw's wife nervously watching in the stands into his call.
— Don Larsen's Perfect Game In The World Series
Don Larsen of the New York Yankees pitched a perfect game in the 1956 World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers at Yankee Stadium, which Scully said was “shivering in its concrete foundation.”
— Rockies Manager Jim Tracy's Meltdown
Jim Tracy was livid about a call and he let the umpire know it. Scully showed he could read lips, although he made sure to clean up the language for listeners.
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Niagara-
Including the city of Niagara Falls
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Mainly clear. Lows ranging from the upper 50s inland to
the lower 60s along the Lake Ontario shore. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny and noticeably warmer with highs in the
upper 80s. Light winds, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Very warm and
muggy with lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon.
Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Muggy with lows
around 70. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 60s.
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70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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Northern Erie-
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155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Patchy clouds. Lows ranging from the upper 50s inland
to the mid 60s along the Lake Erie shore. Light south winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny and noticeably warmer with highs ranging
from the mid 80s along the Lake Erie shore to the upper 80s inland.
Light winds, becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers overnight.
Very warm and muggy with lows in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to
15 mph, becoming southwest. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon.
Humid with highs ranging from around 80 along the Lake Erie shore to
the mid 80s inland. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Muggy with lows
around 70. Southwest winds around 10 mph, becoming light. Chance of
rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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Orleans-
Including the city of Medina
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny and noticeably warmer. Highs in the upper
80s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers overnight.
Very warm and muggy with lows in the mid 70s. Light winds, becoming
southwest around 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon.
Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Muggy with lows
around 70. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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Genesee-
Including the city of Batavia
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Patchy clouds. Lows in the upper 50s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny and noticeably warmer. Highs in the upper
80s. Light winds, becoming southwest around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers overnight. Very warm and muggy with lows in
the mid 70s. Light winds, becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon.
Humid with highs in the mid 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph,
becoming west. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Muggy with lows in
the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming light. Chance
of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ085-030915-
Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Orchard Park and Springville
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly cloudy with some patchy fog. Lows ranging from
the upper 50s inland to the lower 60s along the Lake Erie shore.
Light south winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Some patchy fog in the morning, otherwise mostly sunny.
Warmer with highs in the mid 80s. Light winds, becoming southwest
around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers overnight. Very warm and muggy with lows
ranging from the lower 70s inland to the mid 70s along the Lake Erie
shore. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 80s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm and muggy with
lows in the upper 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ012-030915-
Wyoming-
Including the city of Warsaw
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly cloudy with some patchy fog. Lows in the upper
50s. Light southwest winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Some patchy fog in the morning, otherwise mostly sunny.
Noticeably warmer with highs ranging from the mid 80s on the
hilltops to the upper 80s in the valleys. Light winds, becoming
southwest around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers overnight. Very warm and muggy with lows in
the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall in the afternoon. Humid with highs ranging from the lower
80s on the hilltops to the upper 80s in the valleys. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the morning, becoming west.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm and muggy with
lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. Chance of
rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid
70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ019-030915-
Chautauqua-
Including the city of Jamestown
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly cloudy with some patchy fog. Lows ranging from
the mid 50s in interior valleys to the lower 60s along the Lake Erie
shore. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Some patchy fog in the morning, otherwise mostly sunny.
Warmer with highs ranging from the mid 80s on the hilltops to the
upper 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds, becoming south
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers overnight. Very warm and muggy with lows
ranging from the upper 60s in interior valleys to the mid 70s along
the Lake Erie shore. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest
10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall in the afternoon. Humid with highs ranging from the lower
80s along the Lake Erie shore to the mid 80s inland. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming west. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm and muggy with
lows ranging from the upper 60s in interior valleys to the lower 70s
along the Lake Erie shore. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ020-030915-
Cattaraugus-
Including the city of Olean
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly cloudy with some patchy fog. Lows in the mid
50s. Light southwest winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Some patchy fog in the morning, otherwise mostly sunny.
Highs ranging from the lower 80s on the hilltops to the upper 80s
in the valleys. Light winds, becoming southwest around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and warm and muggy with lows in the
upper 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 80s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm and muggy with
lows in the upper 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the mid
70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ021-030915-
Allegany-
Including the city of Wellsville
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly cloudy with some patchy fog. Lows in the mid
50s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Some patchy fog in the morning, otherwise mostly sunny.
Highs ranging from the lower 80s on the hilltops to the upper 80s
in the valleys. Light winds, becoming southwest around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy and warmer with lows in the upper
60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then partly sunny with showers and thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall in the afternoon. Humid with highs ranging from the mid 80s
on the hilltops to the upper 80s in the valleys. Southwest winds 5
to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm and muggy with
lows in the upper 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
NYZ013-030915-
Livingston-
Including the city of Geneseo
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Mainly clear with some patchy fog. Lows in the upper
50s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny and noticeably warmer with highs ranging
from the mid 80s on the hilltops to around 90 in the valleys. Light
winds, becoming southwest around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Very warm with lows in
the lower 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall in the afternoon. Very warm and humid with highs ranging
from the mid 80s on the hilltops to around 90 in the valleys.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming west with gusts up to 30 mph.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm and muggy with
lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming light.
Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ014-030915-
Ontario-
Including the city of Canandaigua
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny and noticeably warmer with highs ranging from the
mid 80s on the hilltops to the upper 80s across the lower
elevations. Light south winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Very warm with lows in
the mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall in the afternoon. Hot with highs ranging from the mid 80s
on the hilltops to the lower 90s across the lower elevations.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Very warm and muggy
with lows around 70. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper
70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ003-030915-
Monroe-
Including the city of Rochester
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Mainly clear. Lows ranging from the upper 50s inland to
the lower 60s along the Lake Ontario shore. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 90. Southwest winds
10 mph or less.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers overnight. Very warm and muggy with lows in
the mid 70s. Light winds, becoming southwest around 10 mph. Chance
of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon.
Humid with highs ranging from the mid 80s along the Lake Ontario
shore to the upper 80s inland. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming
west 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Very warm and muggy
with lows around 70. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs around 80.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ004-030915-
Wayne-
Including the city of Newark
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny and noticeably warmer. Highs in the upper
80s. South winds 10 mph or less.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Very warm and muggy with
lows in the mid 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall in the afternoon. Very warm and humid with highs ranging
from the mid 80s along the Lake Ontario shore to the lower 90s
inland. Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Very warm and muggy
with lows in the lower 70s. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the upper 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs around 80.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ005-030915-
Northern Cayuga-
Including the city of Fair Haven
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Mainly clear. Lows around 60. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny and noticeably warmer with highs in the
upper 80s. Light winds, becoming south around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Very warm with lows in
the lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the
afternoon. Very warm and humid with highs ranging from the mid 80s
along the Lake Ontario shore to the lower 90s inland. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph, becoming west. Chance of rain 80 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Very warm and muggy
with lows in the lower 70s. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs
around 80. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows around 70.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs
around 80.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the mid 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs around 80.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
NYZ006-030915-
Oswego-
Including the city of Oswego
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly cloudy with some patchy fog. Lows ranging from
the upper 50s across the Tug Hill to the lower 60s along the Lake
Ontario shore. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny and noticeably warmer with highs ranging
from the upper 70s on the Tug Hill to the mid 80s across the lower
elevations. Light south winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Very warm with lows
ranging from the upper 60s on the Tug Hill to the lower 70s across
the lower elevations. South winds 10 mph or less.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall in the afternoon. Very warm and humid with highs ranging
from the lower 80s on the Tug Hill to the upper 80s across the lower
elevations. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Very warm and muggy
with lows around 70. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 80.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 70.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the upper 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ007-030915-
Jefferson-
Including the city of Watertown
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Becoming mainly clear with some patchy fog. Lows
ranging from the mid 50s across the Tug Hill to the lower 60s along
the Lake Ontario shore. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 70s on the
Tug Hill to the lower 80s across the lower elevations. Light winds,
becoming southwest around 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers overnight.
Very warm with lows ranging from the upper 60s on the Tug Hill to
the lower 70s across the lower elevations. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon.
Humid with highs ranging from around 80 along the Lake Ontario shore
to the mid 80s inland. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain
70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm and muggy with
lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming light.
Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers. Highs in the lower
80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the
mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in
the mid 70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers.
Lows in the lower 60s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs
in the upper 70s.
$$
NYZ008-030915-
Lewis-
Including the city of Lowville
155 AM EDT Wed Aug 3 2022
.OVERNIGHT...Partly cloudy with some patchy fog. Lows in the mid
50s. Light winds.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs ranging from the upper 70s on the
hilltops to the lower 80s in the valleys. Light south winds.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly to mostly cloudy. Lows only in the upper
60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the morning, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms
likely in the afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy
rainfall in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. South
winds 10 mph or less, becoming southwest. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms.
Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Warm and muggy with
lows in the upper 60s. Light winds. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.FRIDAY...Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Highs in
the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.
.SUNDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
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TAIZHOU, China, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jiangsu Recbio Technology Co., Ltd. (the"Company", together with its subsidiaries, the "Group",Stock code:02179.HK) is pleased to announce that, the Company has recently received the clinical trial approval for its recombinant protein COVID-19 vaccine, ReCOV from the Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines, approving the Company to conduct a randomized, blinded, active-controlled Phase II clinical trial of ReCOV on healthy subjects aged 18 years or above who have received primary vaccination with two doses of an inactivated COVID-19 vaccine to compare the immunogenicity and safety between ReCOV and Pfizer's mRNA vaccine COMIRNATY®. The Company plans to commence clinical enrollment in the near future.
ReCOV is a recombinant COVID-19 vaccine being developed by the Company with its technology platforms including the novel adjuvant and protein engineering platforms, and the adjuvant used therein is the Company's self-developed novel adjuvant BFA03. Based on the relevant studies conducted by the Company, ReCOV can induce high titers of neutralizing antibody and Th1 biased cellular immune responses, and has shown favorable neutralizing effect and immune persistence against variants including Omicron variant and Delta variant. It has a variety of comprehensive advantages, including overall positive safety profile, potential growth in production scale, low production cost, preparation stability, and ability to be stored and transported at room temperature.
About Recbio
Founded in 2012, Recbio is an innovative vaccine company. With the vision of "Become the Leader of Innovative Vaccine in the Future," Recbio takes "Protect Human Health with Best-in-Class Vaccines" as its mission. It has established three major cutting-edge technology platforms including novel adjuvants platform, protein engineering platform, immunological evaluation platform and mRNA vaccine platform. Recbio has a high-value vaccine portfolio consisted of HPV vaccine candidates, COVID-19 vaccine candidates, shingles vaccine candidates, influenza vaccine candidates, adults TB vaccine candidates etc. The core management team has more than 20 years of experience in the development and commercialization of innovative vaccines. For more information, please visit https://www.recbio.cn/.
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Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney says she doesn’t think Biden will run for reelection
By Paul LeBlanc, CNN
Democratic Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York said Tuesday evening she doesn’t believe President Joe Biden will run for reelection in 2024, the latest Democrat to publicly cast doubt on a second Biden term.
“I don’t believe he’s running for reelection,” Maloney said when asked if the President should run again during a congressional primary debate in New York’s 12th district.
Responding to the same question, Rep. Jerry Nadler, who is running against Maloney following redistricting, said it’s “too early to say” and that it “doesn’t serve the purpose of the Democratic Party” to deal with the question until after midterms. Maloney’s other opponent, Suraj Patel, simply answered, “Yes.”
Democrats have privately shared concerns about Biden, who is 79 and struggling with poor approval ratings, running for a second term in the 2024 election. The President and his aides have pushed back on any idea that he won’t run for a second term, and most Democrats have publicly said they will support Biden if he runs for a second term.
But a CNN poll out last month found 75% of Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters want the party to nominate someone other than Biden in the 2024 election, a sharp increase from earlier this year.
Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota went further than Maloney in an interview last week, stating he doesn’t want Biden to run for president in 2024.
“I have respect for Joe Biden. I think he has — despite some mistakes and some missteps, despite his age, I think he’s a man of decency, of good principle, of compassion, of empathy, and of strength. But to answer your question directly, which I know is quite rare, uh no, I don’t,” Phillips said an interview on the Chad Hartman radio show on WCCO-AM.
“I think the country would be well served by a new generation of compelling, well-prepared, dynamic Democrats to step up,” Phillips added.
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A drought conditions grow worse on the east end of Long Island, firefighters are concerned about a critical water tank on the verge of running dry — and are asking local residents to do their part to help save water.
Officials are urging homeowners in the Hamptons to ease up on water their lawns, especially those going through hundreds of thousands of gallons of water.
The water problem stretches across four Suffolk County towns, where a "stage one water emergency has been declared," a robocall to homeowners stated. The shortage is highlighted by a Southampton water tower, that is filled with a million gallons every day at midnight — only for nearly all that water to be gone by 7 a.m.
Suffolk County Water Authority Chairman Patrick Halpin said that seven-hour period "puts the whole system at risk," adding that nearly 70 percent of the tower’s water is used on lawns. As a result, Halpin said he was asking customers to voluntarily stop watering lawns between midnight and 7 a.m.
A primary concern for officials is that firefighting operations could be hampered during those hours a lack of water.
"They need to cut back the amount of water that they use...and give the fire departments a fighting chance," said Southampton Fire Marshal John Rankin.
About 300-400 east end homes now use at least a million gallons a year. On one street in Southampton, some estates use 5,000,000 gallons or more. For comparison, the average Long Island home uses 160,000 gallons.
Officials said that the simple fix and relatively small ask could go a long way.
"A lot of people may not even realize the extent of the water that they're using," said Southampton Mayor Jesse Warren. "This is why we're here, for educational purposes, to inform people."
Residents can do even more, the water authority says, encouraging customers to water lawns every other day and take shorter showers. For now the water conservation measures are voluntary, but that could change if the situation worsens. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/hamptons-residents-asked-not-to-water-lawns-in-early-morning-to-save-water-amid-drought/3806598/ | 2022-08-03T06:24:13Z | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/hamptons-residents-asked-not-to-water-lawns-in-early-morning-to-save-water-amid-drought/3806598/ | false |
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Sometimes, you volunteer as tribute and you don't get picked.
Zoey Deutch shared that she auditioned to play the role of Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games franchise, though the archer was ultimately portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence. In fact, Zoey said Katniss was the No. 1 part that she wished she would have gotten in her career that she didn't land.
"I screen-tested for Katniss," Zoey revealed during the Aug. 2 episode of the Lights Camera Barstool podcast. "But knew I didn't get it, because in the screen test, he was like, ‘Why don't you read this other part?' But, yeah, that one was a little painful."
While Zoey said that losing the character of Katniss was a "tough one," it's not the only project she has loved and lost.
"At one of these award shows, I gave like the Best Limited Series award out and every single one that was nominated, I had auditioned and not gotten it," she shared. "Like during the pandemic, there were only four projects that I auditioned for that I really wanted. And all four of them, I was like, ‘And the award goes to…'"
She added, "I didn't get any of these parts!"
But looking towards the future, there's another acting dream Zoey is holding out for: She wants to do a film directed by Martin Scorsese co-starring Brad Pitt. After all, Zoey noted that Brad is "the greatest movie star alive."
As for a film she has reservations about jumping into, Zoey shared that taking on the role of Lorraine (which was originally played by Zoey's mom, Lea Thompson) in a Back to the Future reboot "depends on the circumstances."
"I think it depends on what the other factors and elements are," she said. "Like, who is involved? Who is directing?"
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Tasmanian salmon farm investigates fire
Salmon farming company Tassal is investigating the cause of a fire at one its processing plants in Tasmania's south.
Workers were on Tuesday alerted to some smouldering on an empty fish pen in Nubeena, southeast of Hobart, a Tassal spokesperson said.
The smouldering at the company's Storm Bay Zone was controlled and extinguished immediately, the spokesperson confirmed.
The company believes it started as a result of a process to brand equipment.
"Tassal is conducting an investigation on the cause to prevent re-occurrence," the Tassal spokesperson told AAP in a statement.
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TOKYO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Japanese government publishes new articles every month in an official e-magazine, "KIZUNA." New articles published in late July are outlined below.
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- Enabling the Next Generation to Lead in a VUCA World
A professor at Harvard Business School explains the qualities of globally minded human resources and Japan's potential.
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- Combining STEAM Education with Playful Exploration
A gold medalist at the International Mathematical Olympiad fascinated with jazz piano talks about the significance of STEAM education.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/07/combining_steam_education.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=07_2022
- Boosting Recurrent Education that Builds the Future
An actor who entered university in her mid-40s while continuing her career talks about the significance and joys of recurrent education.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/07/boosting_recurrent_education.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=07_2022
- Investing in People for a New Form of Capitalism
The grand design and action plan of Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio's "new form of capitalism" emphasizes investments in people.
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Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world has the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, "KIZUNA" hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aleut Information Technology, LLC (Aleut), a leading provider of enterprise-level Information Technology (IT) solutions, has been awarded a contract to support the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) public-facing website, farmers.gov.
"Our top priority is ensuring that our Nation's farmers have streamlined, convenient and clear access to USDA's critical programs and resources," said Aleut's General Manager, John Mays. "We've seen first-hand the difference this website is making for farming and agricultural operations, as well as the communities they serve."
Farmers.gov was developed in 2018 as an online platform to provide easy access to USDA programs for America's farmers, ranchers and foresters. Customers using the platform can easily locate previously disparate resources on one central website, which was designed with a farmer-first approach. Farmers.gov provides critical resources including disaster and pandemic relief programs, farm loan tools, conservation guidance, and resources specific to the historically underserved farming community.
Since its launch, the platform has had over 7.5 million total users, and almost 20 million page views, with its usage continuing to grow.
Aleut will partner with the incumbent, MetroStar, which designed and developed the website. Aleut is proud to retain the original project team, ensuring a seamless transition, and avoiding any potential gaps in service. The contract has a possible duration of up to three years, including a one-year base period and two option years.
Based in Reston, Virginia, Aleut will provide operations, maintenance, design, and development of the farmers.gov public-facing Drupal-based website, using digital service techniques and user-behavior data to identify and solve core user needs.
Aleut will facilitate ongoing technical releases for continual enhancements and improvements, regularly updating the site. The company will ensure accessibility, and support America's agriculture community through interactive functionality built around customer needs. New and existing farmers are engaged through user-centered design and digital media on this easy-to-navigate custom designed website.
Formed in 2016, Aleut is a Small Business Administration certified 8(a) program participant, and Small Disadvantaged Business providing proven capabilities in the IT sector including, infrastructure and communications.
Aleut Information Technology, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Aleut Federal, LLC, a holding company for federal subsidiaries of The Aleut Corporation (TAC). TAC was one of 13 original Alaska Native Corporations established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, passed by the U.S. Congress in 1971.
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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Top Southeast Asian diplomats meeting in Cambodia's capital intensified efforts Wednesday to stop the escalating violence in Myanmar, and to address other pressing — and often divisive — regional issues.
It is the first in-person meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations foreign ministers since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has weakened economies and complicated diplomacy, and comes at a time of increased tensions between the United States and China, as well as global increases in food and energy prices following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
“ASEAN has to deal with challenges of different types and levels but never before, never like this year, have we been confronted at the same time with so many perils for the region and the world at large,” Cambodia's Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn told the delegates ahead of the meetings.
Cambodia currently holds the rotating chairmanship of ASEAN, which also includes the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Laos, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Brunei in addition to Myanmar.
The military ousted the democratically elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in Myanmar in February 2021, and the country was asked not to send any political representative to the ASEAN meetings in response to the violence that has ensued.
In protest of that decision, Myanmar's military government said it would send no delegate at all, so is unrepresented in the talks, complicating efforts to push the country to comply with ASEAN's five-point plan for peace, which it has largely been ignoring.
“You're trying to solve the problem in Myanmar without talking to them,” conceded Cambodia's spokesperson for the meetings, Kung Phoak, a Foreign Ministry official who also serves as the group's special envoy to Myanmar.
“We are trying to talk to them, trying to explain to them, trying to express our frustration. But at the same time we also want to hear from them, what they think, how they can do more, so that we can make sure that the implementation of the five-point consensus is moving forward as fast as possible.”
Suu Kyi’s ouster triggered widespread peaceful protests that were violently suppressed. They have evolved into an armed resistance and the country has slipped into what some U.N. experts characterize as a civil war.
Among other things, the five-point consensus calls for dialogue among all concerned parties and an immediate end to violence.
The military-led government has shown little interest in following the plan, however, and last week announced that it had resumed judicial executions, hanging four political prisoners.
That prompted a global outcry, including from ASEAN countries, with Malaysian Foreign Minister Saifuddin Abdullah condemning the act as a “crime against humanity.”
New sanctions are being considered and Saifuddin said ahead of the meetings that the group should consider scrapping or revising its five-point consensus. He said ASEAN’s special envoy also needs to meet with the National Unity Government, a shadow civilian administration established outside Myanmar, to help develop a new political framework.
In his opening remarks, however, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen seemed to suggest a slower approach, saying that member states were “deeply disappointed and disturbed by the execution of those opposition activists” but going on to say “if more prisoners are to be executed we will be forced to rethink our role vis-a-vis ASEAN's five-point consensus.”
In a draft copy of the final communique, which was obtained by The Associated Press and could change by the end of the meetings, the ministers say they remain committed to “accelerate the implementation of the five-point consensus” and again “called for the immediate cessation of violence.”
More than 2,100 people have been killed by the military government since it took power and nearly 15,000 have been arrested, according to the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners, a non-governmental organization that tracks killings and arrests.
The foreign ministers of China and Russia, both of which have supported Myanmar's military regime, will be attending the ASEAN meetings and could be pressed by the group for assistance in implementing the plan, though China has strongly stuck by a principal of non-intervention.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who has criticized ASEAN for not doing enough to stop the violence in Myanmar, will also be in attendance.
All three major powers are expected to take part Friday in an expanded meeting called the East Asia Summit. They are also to attend the ASEAN Regional Forum, a platform for security talks where North Korea is also a member.
That could be the first time Blinken and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, would meet in the wake of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, which provoked an angry response and threats from China, and might coincide with Chinese military exercises around the island.
Combined efforts to help the region in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic's devastating impacts on tourism and other industries is another issue the ASEAN ministers set out to tackle, as well as ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
In 2016, an arbitration tribunal set up in The Hague under the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea invalidated Beijing's vast territorial claims after the Philippine government complained in 2013 about China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the disputed waters.
China did not participate in the arbitration, rejected its ruling as a sham and continues to defy it.
In addition to China and the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan and Brunei have had overlapping claims in the busy waterway, where an estimated $5 trillion in goods passes each year and which is believed to be rich in undersea gas and oil deposits.
In the draft final communique, the group says concerns remained “on the land reclamations, activities, and serious incidents in the area, which have eroded trust and confidence, increased tensions, and may undermine peace, security, and stability in the region.”
At the same time, they “welcomed the continuously improving cooperation between ASEAN and China” and said they were “encouraged by the positive progress of the substantive negotiations” toward agreement on a code of conduct in the South China Sea.
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Ship with Ukrainian corn anchored off Turkey for inspection
ISTANBUL (AP) - The first cargo ship to leave Ukraine since the Russian invasion was anchored at an inspection area in the Black Sea off the coast of Istanbul Wednesday morning, awaiting an inspection.
Russian, Ukrainian, Turkish and U.N. officials will check if the grain shipment is in accordance with a crucial agreement signed last month by Moscow and Kyiv to unblock Ukraine´s agricultural exports and ease the global food crisis.
The Sierra Leone-flagged Razoni, loaded up with 26,000 tons of corn, set sail from Odesa Monday. Its final destination is Lebanon.
The ship was anchored off the coast of Istanbul, near the mouth of the Bosporus Straits that connect the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara and on to the Aegean Sea.
More ships from Ukraine are expected to set out in the coming days. Some 27 vessels have been waiting in three Ukrainian ports with cargo and signed contracts, ready to go, according to U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric.
Cargo ship Razoni arrives to the entrance of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. The first cargo ship to leave Ukraine since Russia invaded more than five months ago was off the coast of Bulgaria on Tuesday as it headed toward Istanbul and its final destination, Lebanon, putting to the test an agreement signed last month by Moscow and Kyiv to unblock Ukraine's agricultural exports and ease the global food crisis. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
Cargo ship Razoni, arrives to the entrance of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022. Meanwhile, the first cargo ship to leave Ukraine since Russia invaded more than five months ago was off the coast of Bulgaria on Tuesday as it headed toward Istanbul and its final destination, Lebanon, putting to the test an agreement signed last month by Moscow and Kyiv to unblock Ukraine's agricultural exports and ease the global food crisis. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11075927/Ship-Ukrainian-corn-anchored-Turkey-inspection.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-03T07:01:40Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11075927/Ship-Ukrainian-corn-anchored-Turkey-inspection.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
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PARIS (AP) — Fanning out like urban guerrillas through Paris' darkened streets well after midnight, the anti-waste activists shinny up walls and drain pipes, reaching for switches to turn off the lights.
Click. Click. Click.
One by one, the outdoor lights that stores had left on are extinguished. It's one small but symbolic step in a giant leap of energy saving that Europe is trying to make as it rushes to wean itself off natural gas and oil from Russia so factories aren't forced to close and homes stay heated and powered.
Engineer Kevin Ha and his equally nimble friends had been acting against wasteful businesses in Paris long before Russia started cutting energy supplies to Europe in a battle of wills over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. As such, the campaigners were precursors of the energy economy drive becoming all the rage in France, Germany and elsewhere. Their message — that everyone can contribute — is almost word-for-word what public officials from cabinet ministers to mayors are saying now, too.
“Everyone can have a positive impact at their own level, by adopting good practices, by doing the right things to reduce their overall energy footprint," the 30-year-old Ha said on a recent night of light-extinguishing on the Champs-Élysées boulevard.
The stakes are high. If Russia severs the supplies of gas it has already drastically reduced, authorities fear Europe risks becoming a colder, darker and less-productive place this winter. It's imperative to economize gas now so it can be squirreled away for burning later in homes, factories and power plants, officials say.
“Europe needs to be ready," said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “To make it through the winter, assuming that there is a full disruption of Russian gas, we need to save gas to fill our gas storages faster. And to do so, we have to reduce our gas consumption. I know that this is a big ask for the whole of the European Union, but it is necessary to protect us.”
And although Europe is scrambling to get energy from elsewhere, any difficulties this winter could be a harbinger of worse to come if Russian gas supplies are completely severed and stay off through 2023, said France's minister overseeing energy, Agnès Pannier-Runacher.
"If gas deliveries are cut by the end of the year, that will mean we'll have a full year without Russian gas, so the following winter could be even harder,” Pannier-Runacher told French senators.
Hence the mounting appeals — already familiar to exasperated parents of wasteful teenagers everywhere — for Europeans to take shorter showers, switch off power sockets and otherwise do what they can.
Germany had been getting about a third of its gas from Russia, making the EU’s biggest economy and most populous nation conspicuously vulnerable. Energy saving is in full swing, with lights going off, public pools becoming chillier and thermostats being adjusted.
The glass dome of the Reichstag, the parliament building in Berlin, is going dark after it closes to visitors at midnight, and two facades will no longer be lit. Legislators' office temperatures will drop by 2 degrees to 20 Celsius (68 Fahrenheit) this winter. Berlin City Hall, the Jewish Museum, two opera houses and the landmark Victory Column with panoramic views are among about 200 sites in the German capital that will no longer be lit at night.
Saunas are closing in Munich’s municipal swimming pools, which have chillier water now, too. There’ll only be cold showers at public pools in Hannover, part of a plan by the northern city to cut its energy use by 15%.
“The sum of all the contributions will help us get through this winter and be prepared for the next one,” said Robert Habeck, Germany's vice chancellor and economy minister. He also told news weekly Der Spiegel he has slashed the time he spends showering.
“It will be a demanding, stony road, but we can manage it,” he said.
With a campaign dubbed “Flip the Switch,” the Netherlands' government is urging showers of no more than five minutes, using sun shades and fans instead of air conditioning, and air-drying laundry.
Under a law passed Monday in often-sweltering Spain, offices, stores and hospitality venues will no longer be allowed to set their thermostats below 27 degrees Celsius (81 degrees Fahrenheit) in summer, nor raise them above 19 degrees Celsius in winter.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez asked office workers to ditch neckties, presumably to lessen the temptation to use air conditioning. He led by example, appearing at a news conference in an open-necked shirt.
The Italian government also is recommending limits on heating and cooling in public buildings.
In France, the government is targeting a 10% reduction in energy use by 2024, with an “energy sobriety" drive. Mayors are also waging their own war on waste, with fines introduced for air-conditioned or heated stores that leave front doors open; others are working to limit the pain of soaring energy prices.
The 8,000 residents of Aureilhan, in the foothills of the Pyrenees in southwestern France, have been adjusting to nights without street lights since July 11. Extinguishing all 1,770 of them from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. will save money that Mayor Yannick Boubée would rather spend on roads and other maintenance. Otherwise, he said, the town's 84,000-euro ($86,000) lighting bill in 2021 was on course to nearly triple next year.
"When it comes down to it, there’s no reason to keep the lights on at night,” he said by phone. “It is shaking up our way of thinking.”
Next will be convincing townspeople to agree to less-heated classrooms when schools reopen.
“We’re going to ask parents to put a pullover on their children, all measures that don’t cost anything,” he said. “We have no choice, unfortunately.”
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Associated Press writers Geir Moulson in Berlin, Mike Corder in The Hague, Colleen Barry in Milan and Frances D’Emilio in Rome contributed.
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Shares of Schlumberger Ltd.
SLB,
+0.80%
inched 0.80% higher to $36.69 Tuesday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index
SPX,
-0.67%
falling 0.67% to 4,091.19 and Dow Jones Industrial Average
DJIA,
-1.23%
falling 1.23% to 32,396.17. Schlumberger Ltd. closed $13.14 below its 52-week high ($49.83), which the company achieved on June 8th.
The stock demonstrated a mixed performance when compared to some of its competitors Tuesday, as Baker Hughes Co.
BKR,
+3.08%
rose 3.08% to $25.42, Halliburton Co.
HAL,
+1.45%
rose 1.45% to $28.60, and NOV Inc.
NOV,
+0.28%
rose 0.28% to $18.08. Trading volume (10.0 M) remained 4.5 million below its 50-day average volume of 14.5 M.
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By Stephen Nakrosis
Semtech Corp. said Tuesday it agreed to acquire Sierra Wireless Inc. in an all-cash deal with a total enterprise value of about $1.2 billion.
Under the terms of the deal, Semtech will acquire all outstanding shares of Sierra Wireless for $31 each, the companies said. Semtech said the deal is expected to about double its annual revenue and be immediately accretive to its non-GAAP earnings per share before synergies.
The deal is also expected to add over $100 million of high margin IoT Cloud services recurring revenue, Semtech said.
On Tuesday, shares of Sierra Wireless closed at $28.15. Year to date, the stock is up about 60%.
Semtech will host a conference call at 6 p.m. ET Tuesday to discuss the acquisition.
The deal has been approved by the boards of both companies, and is expected to close in Semtech's fiscal year 2023.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
144 AM CDT Wed Aug 3 2022
...HOT TEMPERATURES AND HIGH HEAT INDEX VALUES ACROSS PORTIONS OF
THE RIO GRANDE PLAINS AND SOUTHERN EDWARDS PLATEAU TODAY...
Very hot high temperatures in the 100 to 105 degree range are
expected across the Rio Grande Plains and Val Verde County this
afternoon. Combined with heat indices in the 105 to 110 degree
range, this will create dangerous conditions for those partaking
in outdoor activities. Individuals planning to spend prolonged
periods of time outside should drink plenty of water, wear light-
colored/loose-fitting clothing, and take frequent cooling breaks
in shaded and/or air-conditioned environments this afternoon.
Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles!
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CA Current Conditions as of 11:00 PM PDT Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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City/Town;Weather Condition;Temp (F);Wind Direction;Wind Speed (MPH);Humidity (%)
Alturas;Clear;68;Calm;0;58%
Arcata;Mostly cloudy;58;WNW;1;94%
Auburn;Partly cloudy;79;SSE;2;45%
Avalon;Clear;66;W;4;77%
Bakersfield;Mostly clear;89;NNW;4;37%
Beale AFB;Mostly cloudy;84;SE;9;41%
Big Bear City;Mostly clear;55;Calm;0;93%
Bishop;Mostly cloudy;74;NW;5;48%
Blue Canyon;Partly cloudy;70;NNW;3;46%
Blythe;Mostly cloudy;94;SSW;6;39%
Burbank;Partly cloudy;70;SW;2;76%
Camarillo;Mostly cloudy;65;WNW;3;86%
Camp Pendleton;Partly cloudy;68;W;3;91%
Campo;Mostly clear;69;WSW;4;65%
Carlsbad;Partly cloudy;70;W;6;81%
Chico;Partly cloudy;91;ESE;7;27%
China Lake;Mostly cloudy;89;W;5;28%
Chino;Partly cloudy;73;W;3;56%
Concord;Mostly clear;74;SW;9;42%
Corona;Partly cloudy;73;WNW;3;65%
Crescent City;Fog;58;SSE;5;100%
Daggett-Barstow;Partly cloudy;91;WSW;20;28%
Edwards AFB;Partly cloudy;84;SW;15;31%
El Centro;Partly cloudy;91;W;10;33%
Eureka;Mostly cloudy;56;NW;1;99%
Fairfield;Mostly clear;69;SW;7;52%
Fresno;Partly cloudy;92;NW;14;36%
Fullerton;Partly cloudy;72;N;6;73%
Hanford;Partly cloudy;88;NW;6;45%
Hawthorne;Partly cloudy;69;WSW;7;78%
Hayward;Mostly clear;63;WSW;3;82%
Imperial;Partly cloudy;91;W;10;33%
Imperial Beach;Partly cloudy;70;WNW;6;87%
Lancaster;Partly cloudy;84;WSW;6;32%
Lemoore Nas;Partly cloudy;90;NW;15;40%
Lincoln;Mostly cloudy;81;SSE;7;38%
Livermore;Mostly clear;68;WSW;4;43%
Lompoc;Cloudy;61;WNW;3;89%
Long Beach;Partly cloudy;71;NW;8;75%
Los Alamitos;Partly cloudy;71;NW;8;75%
Los Angeles;Partly cloudy;67;SW;2;81%
Los Angeles Downtown;Partly cloudy;67;SW;2;81%
Madera;Partly cloudy;83;NW;6;52%
Mammoth;Mostly cloudy;71;S;3;48%
Marysville;Mostly cloudy;80;SE;4;47%
Mather AFB;Partly cloudy;73;SE;8;49%
Merced;Partly cloudy;85;NNW;12;41%
Merced (airport);Partly cloudy;85;NNW;12;41%
Miramar Mcas;Partly cloudy;69;WNW;6;83%
Modesto;Partly cloudy;83;NW;14;32%
Moffett Nas;Partly cloudy;66;N;3;77%
Mojave;Partly cloudy;86;WNW;18;30%
Montague;Mostly clear;74;SE;5;68%
Monterey Rabr;Clear;65;Calm;0;72%
Mount Shasta;Mostly cloudy;63;N;3;90%
Napa County;Mostly clear;65;SW;10;65%
Needles;Mostly cloudy;96;W;7;38%
North Island;Mostly clear;71;NW;8;83%
Oakland;Partly cloudy;61;SW;3;90%
Oceanside;Partly cloudy;70;W;6;81%
Ontario;Partly cloudy;73;W;3;56%
Oroville;Partly cloudy;87;ESE;3;38%
Oxnard;Cloudy;64;WNW;7;93%
Palm Springs;Partly cloudy;97;NW;14;24%
Palmdale;Partly cloudy;82;SW;15;32%
Paso Robles;Mostly clear;70;NW;12;48%
Point Mugu;Mostly cloudy;66;NW;8;86%
Porterville;Partly cloudy;89;NNE;2;40%
Ramona;Partly cloudy;71;WNW;2;56%
Redding;Partly cloudy;95;N;9;25%
Riverside;Partly cloudy;76;W;3;52%
Riverside March;Partly cloudy;75;WNW;3;39%
Sacramento;Partly cloudy;79;S;4;46%
Sacramento International;Mostly cloudy;75;S;4;40%
Salinas;Clear;66;N;8;72%
San Bernardino;Partly cloudy;79;W;7;27%
San Carlos;Mostly cloudy;63;WNW;2;57%
San Diego;Mostly clear;70;WNW;3;87%
San Diego Brown;Partly cloudy;69;W;5;83%
San Diego Montgomery;Partly cloudy;71;WNW;5;80%
San Francisco;Mostly cloudy;57;WSW;4;95%
San Jose;Partly cloudy;68;WNW;7;62%
San Luis Obispo;Partly cloudy;57;NW;9;100%
San Nicolas Island;Mostly cloudy;61;WNW;23;93%
Sandberg;Mostly clear;75;NW;7;41%
Santa Ana;Partly cloudy;71;W;2;81%
Santa Barbara;Mostly clear;64;SE;2;90%
Santa Maria;Cloudy;59;NW;5;93%
Santa Monica;Partly cloudy;66;SSW;6;83%
Santa Rosa;Mostly cloudy;62;S;6;77%
Santa Ynez;Partly cloudy;63;WSW;5;87%
Santee;Partly cloudy;73;W;7;68%
South Lake Tahoe;Partly cloudy;62;S;2;57%
Stockton;Partly cloudy;76;W;6;42%
Thermal;Partly cloudy;96;NNW;22;25%
Truckee-Tahoe;Mostly clear;61;SE;3;67%
Twentynine Palms;Partly cloudy;89;W;5;35%
Ukiah;Mostly cloudy;77;W;3;41%
Vacaville;Mostly clear;82;S;5;36%
Van Nuys;Partly cloudy;71;SW;2;74%
Vandenberg AFB;Showers;57;NNE;6;100%
Victorville;Partly cloudy;79;SSE;10;44%
Visalia;Partly cloudy;85;WNW;5;54%
Watsonville;Clear;58;NNE;2;92%
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