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BOSTON (AP) — The Christian flag that became the focus of a free speech legal battle that went all the way to the Supreme Court was raised — briefly — outside Boston City Hall on Wednesday to cheers and songs of praise.
The flag-raising took place about three months after the Supreme Court in a unanimous decision ruled the city discriminated against Harold Shurtleff and his Camp Constitution group because of his “religious viewpoint” when it refused permission for him to fly the banner on City Hall Plaza on Constitution Day 2017.
“We’re so pleased for this day,” Shurtleff, a Boston native, said at a ceremony to raise the white flag, which has a red cross on a blue background in the upper left corner.
“We have a great Constitution, and we have a wonderful First Amendment, but just like when it comes to muscles, if you don’t use it, they get weak,” he said. “When I got the rejection email from the city, and it said separation of church and state, I knew we had a case.”
There are three flagpoles outside City Hall that fly the U.S., Massachusetts and Boston flags. The city flag is sometimes taken down and temporarily replaced with another.
The city between 2005 and 2017 approved 284 consecutive applications to fly flags, with no denials before it rejected Shurtleff’s proposal, according to Liberty Counsel, which represented Shurtleff.
The only reason it was denied was because the word “Christian” was on his application, and he was told to replace the word if he wanted approval, Mat Staver, Liberty Counsel’s founder and chair, said Wednesday.
City Hall Plaza “is for the people to be able to represent their views and perspectives without government telling them that they can’t,” said Jonathan Alexandre, Liberty Counsel’s senior counsel for government affairs. “And if they open it up to one group, they must open it up to every other group.”
The flag was up for about two hours Wednesday before Camp Constitution took it down, both the city and Liberty Counsel confirmed.
The Supreme Court case revolved around whether the flag-raisings were an act of the government or private parties.
“Boston did not make the raising and flying of private groups’ flags a form of government speech,” the court wrote in the ruling. “That means, in turn, that Boston’s refusal to let Shurtleff and Camp Constitution raise their flag based on its religious viewpoint” curtailed their First Amendment free speech rights.
The city had no written policies or clear internal guidance about flag-raising, Liberty Counsel said.
That may soon change. Three City Councilors, with the support of Mayor Michelle Wu, filed an ordinance Tuesday to update the process for raising flags.
“Under the new process, a City Council resolution or mayoral proclamation will be required for a flag to be raised,” they said in a statement. “The proposed ordinance will enable the city to continue to celebrate flag raisings while complying with the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on the city’s previous process, which clarified the affirmative role required of the city government in maintaining the flag pole as a site for expressing the city’s values and ideals.” | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/christian-flag-in-speech-battle-flies-briefly-over-boston/ | 2022-08-04T05:11:50Z | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/christian-flag-in-speech-battle-flies-briefly-over-boston/ | true |
What is a raised garden bed?
Raised garden beds are a way to provide fertile growing areas above ground. Also called planters, they hold anywhere from a few cubic feet of soil to as many as 60 cubic feet, surrounded by sidewalls a foot or two tall. Raised garden beds may be made of metal, wood or synthetic materials. Some sit on the ground and others sit atop four legs but all are designed to be more comfortable to dig in than ground-level garden beds by reducing the amount of bending over you have to do when working with your plants.
What are the advantages of a raised garden bed?
Easier to prepare the soil
Regular gardens require you to dig into compacted soil with shovels and rakes to loosen it before you can begin planting. When the soil is hard, you may need a power tiller to break it up to ready it for planting. When tilling, shoveling and raking the existing soil, you can find yourself having to deal with roots, stones and things hidden underground. With a raised garden bed, you fill it with prepared and pre-mixed soils and nutrients.
Better drainage
Raised garden beds rely on gravity to drain the soil, so even when the ground underneath your garden bed is oversaturated after heavy rains, the excess water drains away quickly. Another benefit of raised garden beds is that no one is walking on the soil, trampling it and packing it down, so it stays looser and drains more quickly.
Better soil health
When you use raised garden beds, you are not limited by the existing soil in your yard, which may be too wet, too dry, too sandy, too acidic, too rocky or not have enough of the proper nutrients. With a raised garden bed, you get to fill it with the exact balance of soil and nutrients just right for growing your favorite vegetables, herbs and flowers.
Better control of weeds and pests
When you have a garden bed that sits above the ground, you can exclude many weeds and pests by using heavy plastic sheeting to line the bottom and provide a barrier that inhibits encroachment.
Easier access
If you have a series of raised garden beds, you can space them with walkways between them just wide enough for your garden carts, tools and hoses.
Longer growing season
The soil in a garden bed that is raised above the ground stays warmer than the ground beneath it. The temperature change is enough to let you get started planting a few weeks earlier in the spring.
Grow more in a smaller space
Because your raised garden beds are essentially islands, they can be worked on from all four sides, with every plant no more than an arm’s length away. This design means you don’t have to leave the kind of space between your plants that you would in a full-sized garden.
Less encroachment
Raised beds will not be invaded by lawn grasses and because they’re above ground, fewer things are likely to end up in your flowers, including pets.
Less bending over
Whether you buy or build a raised garden bed, you get to choose the height you find most convenient to work at without having to bend over and strain your back. Some raised garden beds have sides wide enough to sit on.
A more interesting look
The walls of your raised garden beds do more than just contain your soil and plants. They add texture, shape and color that can complement your plantings or provide a design counterpoint to them.
You can relocate them
Most raised garden beds are easy to set up and take down. After your first season, you can move your garden bed to a spot that has more sunlight and better growing conditions than your first choice.
Raised garden beds for under $100
Metal
Land Guard Galvanized Raised Garden Bed Kit
This 4- by 2-foot oval bed is made of double-layer steel alloy treated to resist corrosion. The appearance is that of a 1-foot-tall stock tank for watering cattle and adds a ranch theme to your garden.
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Wood
Eco Gardener Raised Bed Garden Kit
The tiered design puts your flower and herbs at three different levels. The 4- by 4-foot square shape is made of treated nontoxic wood that is sanded smooth and assembles in less than 15 minutes. Joints are precision-cut, so you can easily stack and expand these.
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Synthetic
Vivohome Elevated Garden Planter Kit, Pack of 2
Each box is 16 inches on the sides and 10 inches high. The high-density polyethylene has a texture that resembles a rattan basket weave and is environmentally safe. These boxes have a water baffle built in to reserve excess water and a handy drain plug with a stopper.
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Raised garden beds for $100-$150
Metal
Frizione 3- By 6-Foot Galvanized Steel Raised Garden Bed and Planter
This sturdy 2-foot-tall rectangular structure bolts together with thick steel support rods that prevent warping. The ends are capped with corner guards and the bottomless design accommodates plants with deep roots.
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Wood
Best Choice Products 2- by 4-foot Elevated Rollabout Wood Planter
This 32-inch-tall planter is the same height as most kitchen counters, letting you work without stooping over. It is reinforced with crossbars, rolls easily on lockable wheels and has a storage shelf beneath the bed for your favorite gardening accessories. You get a protective liner that retains the soil and keeps the moisture from the wood.
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Synthetic
Keter Urban Bloomer 12.7-Gallon Self-Watering Planter Box
The water gauge is easy to read and the drainage system can be opened or closed to regulate moisture. The water reservoir prevents root decay that comes from overwatering and the polypropylene resin has the look and feel of wood.
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Which earbud brand is better?
Since true wireless earbuds went mainstream about six years ago, companies including Tozo and JBL have gone to great lengths to improve their audio quality and wireless connectivity. In fact, it’s great for consumers that longtime audio equipment manufacturers such as JBL are seeing good competition from upstart companies including Tozo.
The pros and cons between the two companies are pretty significant, and one of them is almost certain to offer Bluetooth earbuds that meet your needs. The most important things to pay attention to when deciding between them are price and advanced features such as noise canceling and Bluetooth codecs, or digital data-stream decoding.
Tozo earbuds
Tozo was formed in 2015 but took until 2017 to release its first true wireless earbuds. Since then, its various models haven’t broken major ground in terms of advanced technology, but they have delivered good wireless audio to the masses at a low price.
While many Tozo earbuds sound good and should last a while, the lowest-end options tend to underperform, even for the price. Never fear, though — the most popular Tozo earbuds rival many midrange options from better-known brands but don’t cost a fortune.
Tozo earbud pros
- Impressive price-to-performance ratio: It’s tough to beat the low cost of Tozo’s most popular earbuds. There are few alternatives with such a good track record at prices of $40 or less.
- Lightweight construction: Most Tozo earbuds are so light that you’ll barely feel them in your ears. This especially important feature helps keep them in the right place while you listen, which prevents the degraded sound quality and poor bass response that result from loose earbuds.
- Powerful water resistance: Some of the most worthwhile Tozo earbuds sport IPX6 water resistance, which means they’re even safe if you drop them in the water. But don’t expect to use them while swimming, since Bluetooth signals can’t penetrate liquid.
Tozo earbud cons
- Poor Bluetooth codec support: If you’re looking for something that delivers lossless-quality audio using the high-end Qualcomm aptX HD or Sony LDAC, look elsewhere. Few Tozo models offer them.
- They’re not meant for audiophiles: If terms such as high-end roll-off and total harmonic distortion mean anything to you, there’s a chance you won’t be satisfied with Tozo. They just can’t compete with the premium components and technologies the best models use.
- Somewhat chintzy feel: Tozo earbuds make noticeable compromises in the quality of materials used.
Best Tozo earbuds
While they won’t put you in absolute silence, these are just about the least expensive earbuds to offer active noise cancellation.
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These waterproof earbuds are great for any weather and sound far better than their low price would have you believe.
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Wireless in-ear headphones don’t get much smaller, lighter or less expensive than these.
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The drivers inside this midrange pair are larger than average, which helps with both low-end response and high-end accuracy.
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JBL earbuds
JBL has been a respected manufacturer of premium sound equipment for several decades. It was once part of the renowned Altec Lansing company and there’s a good chance that the last time you went to a live music show, you were listening to at least a few JBL speakers.
JBL’s studio and live performance equipment runs the gamut from budget-friendly to premium. When it comes to headphones, JBL sticks true to its high-end roots, delivering several excellent wireless earbuds with relatively high prices but also impressive feature sets.
JBL earbud pros
- Great sound quality: JBL does its best to deliver premium sound quality, and most of its earbuds hit the mark. They’re especially good for iPhone owners, who can take advantage of the high fidelity and efficiency of the AAC codec.
- Effective noise canceling: Some JBL models offer active noise canceling in addition to the passive isolation that earbuds are known for.
- Premium construction: The materials, seams and durability of JBL earbuds are nearly as good as they get.
- Above-average phone call performance: Many JBLs sport multi-microphone arrays that make it easy for your voice to be heard on the other end of a call.
JBL earbud cons
- Disappointing Android Bluetooth codec support: You’d expect JBL earbuds to support high-resolution codecs including aptX and LDAC, but interestingly, that’s not the case. Android users are stuck with AAC if they want to get better quality than the baseline SBC codec. While AAC sounds good, some Android phones don’t play nicely with it and will see notably increased battery drain.
- Relatively high cost: You’ll have to pay a decent amount for a good pair of JBLs. This is an especially important consideration if, like plenty of others, you have trouble keeping track of a pair of tiny in-ear headphone.
Best JBL earbuds
Boasting active noise canceling with an optional ambient mode, these midrange earbuds offer JBL’s best bang for the buck.
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This premium pair offers a battery life of over seven hours with active noise control enabled, but they also cost quite a bit.
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Shipped with four sizes of flared ear tips, these are some of the best-supported options for working out or other strenuous activities.
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A remarkably long battery life and dependable wireless connectivity make this pair one of the best choices in the $100 range.
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Thanks to their stem-style construction, they do an even better job of picking up your voice than JBL’s other offerings. They even offer built-in Alexa and Google Assistant support.
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Should you get Tozo or JBL earbuds?
Tozo and JBL each make great earbuds, but they’re meant for very different buyers. JBLs are known for their above-average sound quality and some for their powerful noise canceling. They’re engineered to satisfy demanding listeners, but most cost quite a bit.
On the other side of the coin, Tozo manufactures several good pairs of earbuds, and most cost relatively little. They don’t deliver the same high-resolution clarity of JBLs, but they’re perfect for music fans on a budget. They’re also a better choice if you tend to lose earbuds often, which isn’t hard to do. Some even boast reasonably effective noise canceling, although not at the level of more high-end brands.
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ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:
President Trump described the conversation as beautiful. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says it confirms the need for an impeachment inquiry. Of course, we're talking about the July phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The White House released an account of that call this morning.
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According to the White House note takers, President Trump asked his Ukrainian counterpart for what he called a favor, just as Zelenskiy brought up U.S. defense sales to Ukraine. Trump later pushed Zelenskiy to get Ukraine's prosecutor to open an investigation tied to former Vice President Joe Biden, a leading Democratic candidate for president.
SHAPIRO: Trump is expected to hold a news conference in New York any minute now. Earlier today, the president said what's happening in Washington is, quote, "the single greatest witch hunt in American history."
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PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP: The letter was a great letter - meaning the letter revealing the call. That was done at the insistence of myself and other people that read it. It was a friendly letter. There was no pressure. The way you had that built up, that call, it was going to be the call from hell. It turned out to be a nothing call other than a lot of people said I never knew you could be so nice.
SHAPIRO: One of those echoing the president was Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. He defended Trump on Twitter, calling the transcript a nothing burger. And he said this to reporters on Capitol Hill.
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LINDSEY GRAHAM: From my point of view, to impeach any president over a phone call like this would be insane.
CORNISH: On the other side of the aisle, Democrat Adam Schiff, chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said Trump had betrayed his oath of office and sacrificed the country's national security in doing so.
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ADAM SCHIFF: The notes of the call reflect a conversation far more damning than I or many others had imagined. It is shocking at another level that the White House would release this - these notes and felt that somehow this would help the president's case or cause because what those notes reflect is a classic mafia-like shakedown of a foreign leader. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | https://www.wlrn.org/2019-09-25/house-democrats-impeachment-inquiry-gains-momentum-after-release-of-white-house-memo | 2022-08-04T05:25:19Z | https://www.wlrn.org/2019-09-25/house-democrats-impeachment-inquiry-gains-momentum-after-release-of-white-house-memo | false |
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New numbers released by the CDC this afternoon point to another significant jump in cases of vaping-related lung disease. There are now 805 cases reported in 46 states and 12 deaths. But as NPR's Allison Aubrey reports, the agency still does not know what is causing the outbreak.
ALLISON AUBREY, BYLINE: Around the country, investigators are testing samples of vaping products that have been handed over by some of the patients who've gotten so sick, trying to figure out if there's a common substance that can explain all the illnesses. But so far, investigators are coming up short. Here's the CDC's Anne Schuchat, who gave two days of testimony on Capitol Hill this week.
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ANNE SCHUCHAT: So we can't say any particular substance has been linked to all cases or the majority of cases as of yet.
AUBREY: Most patients acknowledge vaping THC or nicotine, but investigators are also analyzing the vape products for pesticides, toxins and the oils used in the products.
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SCHUCHAT: It may not even be the THC or nicotine part. It may be additives or substances that may be common.
AUBREY: As the investigation carries on, one lawmaker, Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat of Illinois, asked about this theory that may help explain the outbreak.
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RAJA KRISHNAMOORTHI: If so many different vaping products are causing the same result, could the common link possibly be the process of vaping itself, inhaling aerosolized liquid particles into our lungs?
AUBREY: The CDC's Anne Schuchat says the agency needs to know more about the health impacts.
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SCHUCHAT: We don't know enough about the aerosol that vaping produces. It may be that the process itself is risky. We also know that labels may be misleading and counterfeited. So right now the products are very diverse and vastly changing.
AUBREY: The outbreak of vaping-related lung disease brings into focus the wider epidemic of teen vaping. With so many high schoolers and college-aged young adults using e-cigarettes, the Federal Trade Commission is reportedly looking into whether Juul Labs, which markets vaping products, used social media influencers and other strategies to appeal to this age group. And the Food and Drug Administration has a wider investigation into the marketing practices.
The CDC's Schuchat weighed in on the role advertising may play in prompting teenagers to start vaping.
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SCHUCHAT: There's just a lot of evidence that ads that are attractive to youth help them begin and that the type of products we have on the market right now are extremely addictive.
AUBREY: She says the so-called fourth generation of vaping products seem to have a number of factors that make them even more addictive than the e-cigarettes that preceded them.
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SCHUCHAT: Juul and related products use nicotine salts, which can lead to much more available nicotine. We believe the product can cross the blood-brain barrier and lead to, potentially, more effect on the developing brain.
AUBREY: The risks include memory and attention problems and, of course, the risk of hooking a generation of kids on nicotine. That's why the CDC has said all along that kids and teens should not vape at all. The stakes may seem higher now given the more than 800 cases of serious illness and 12 confirmed deaths. And the CDC has repeated its warning, saying that while this investigation continues, everyone concerned should not vape.
Allison Aubrey, NPR News.
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CROWN HEIGHTS, Brooklyn (WABC) -- The mother of a missing 14-year-old made a heart-wrenching plea Wednesday night, as volunteers handed out missing person fliers near her home in the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn.
Wednesday marked a week since Aunisty Elliot, fondly known as "Aunee," vanished.
Her mother spoke Wednesday night about the search to find her daughter.
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"I just wanna say to you baby, Aunisty, if you can see me, it's mommy," Raquel Elliot said. "I miss you so much and I love you my buttercup. If you're with somebody, just know that you can come home. You're not in any trouble baby."
Aunisty Elliot vanished after her mom took away her computer, worried that the teen was spending too much time on it.
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Congress should close the carried-interest deduction, a loophole that enables some the nation's wealthiest people to pay the capital gains rate on income, rather than the much higher income tax rate. (Associated Press File)
Three presidents in a row have tried to eliminate a notorious giveaway in the tax code that benefits only some of the nation’s wealthiest people. But Barack Obama, Donald Trump and, so far, Joe Biden all have failed because some of the money that those wealthy interests save cascades into congressional campaign funds. | https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/follow-through-close-loophole/article_a04169b7-5c43-54b7-8e00-0faadac72ffa.html | 2022-08-04T05:27:56Z | https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/opinion/follow-through-close-loophole/article_a04169b7-5c43-54b7-8e00-0faadac72ffa.html | true |
SOMERS POINT — Shore Medical Center will host a Designer Handbag Bingo to benefit its radiation oncology program on Aug. 26 at the VFW Post 2189, located at 500 Bethel Road.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and games begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 each, which includes 12 games and a chance to win designer handbags including brands such as Coach, Kate Spade and Michael Kors. Guests must be 21 and older to participate. Tickets can be purchased at tiny.cc/ShoreBagBingo22.
At the event, guests will have the option to also participate in a 50/50, chance auction and an additional raffle for an oversized Tory Burch bag. There will be a cash bar, and guests are encouraged to bring their own food. Outside alcohol will not be permitted.
Event proceeds will go toward Shore Medical Center’s $1 million fundraising campaign, Caring Together for Cancer Imaging, to purchase a new 4D CT simulator for radiation treatment planning at Shore Cancer Center.
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The OPEC oil cartel and its allies decided Wednesday to boost production in September by a much slower pace than in previous months at a time of high gasoline prices and unstable energy supplies exacerbated by Russia’s war in Ukraine.
OPEC, led by Saudi Arabia, and its allies, led by Russia, said they will increase output to 100,000 barrels a day next month after raising it by 648,000 barrels per day in July and August. The group considered what effects staggering inflation and rising COVID-19 rates may have on global demand for fuel in the fall.
It comes after U.S. President Joe Biden visited Saudi Arabia last month, aiming to improve relations and encourage more oil production from the cartel to draw down high prices at the pump. While gasoline prices have been falling, they are still high and posing a political problem for him as inflation surges.
No oil production agreement was announced, but Biden said he expected OPEC to take steps to increase production in the coming weeks. Those hopes didn’t materialize.
As a result, “the U.S. may go looking for other sources of oil, whether it’s Venezuela or Iran,” said Jacques Rousseau, managing director at Clearview Energy Partners.
Biden’s administration also is encouraging the U.S. oil and gas industry to increase production.
“You’ve just seen the second-quarter results from some of these companies. They are record profits,” Amos Hochstein, a senior adviser for energy security at the State Department, said Wednesday on CNBC. “They should be investing those dollars right back into production increases.”
Despite the modest increase announced by OPEC+, the administration was trying to highlight that prices are already falling and could fall further with more domestic production.
“We’re pretty pleased with what we’re seeing” on prices for oil and gas down from highs, but “we know that this is not enough,” Hochstein said.
A senior Biden administration official, who insisted on anonymity to discuss private conversations, called the OPEC+ announcement a step forward. The official said the group has restored all the production cuts it made in 2020 during the depths of the pandemic, when oil prices and demand plummeted.
The group has been gradually adding more oil and gas to the market as economies recovered.
Some OPEC nations, such as Angola and Nigeria, have been producing less than the agreed-upon amount. Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates, on the other hand, have the capacity to increase production.
OPEC’s decision appears to be an attempt to appease those countries that can’t produce more, Rousseau said.
“Any time you increase the target, there’s countries that can’t participate,” he added. “If you only raise production by 100,000 barrels per day, that’s just a small piece for everybody.”
As a result, the amount of oil on the market might not keep up with demand, so high oil prices may persist for some time.
While the U.S. was probably hoping for a larger production increase, “in terms of overall supply/demand management, OPEC’s decision is logical,” Noah Barrett, research analyst for energy and utilities at Janus Henderson Investors, said in a note. “There’s still a great deal of uncertainty on oil demand in the back half of this year, driven by questions around Chinese demand, and the potential for U.S. or even a global recession.”
The price of oil rose sharply after Russia invaded Ukraine in February. It fell somewhat since OPEC+ last met but rose modestly Wednesday. A barrel of U.S. benchmark crude was selling for just over $94, compared with more than $105 per barrel a month ago. Brent crude, the international standard, was selling for just over $100 a barrel, also down about $110 from a month ago.
Russia’s oil and natural gas exports to the world have declined as many nations imposed sanctions or curtailed buying from the major supplier due to its invasion of Ukraine. Russia also has reduced or cut off natural gas to a dozen European countries, further driving up energy prices, squeezing people’s spending power and threatening to cause a recession if nations can’t stockpile enough natural gas to get through the winter.
It was the first official monthly meeting of the OPEC+ group since its leader, Mohammad Sanusi Barkindo, died at age 63 in his home country of Nigeria last month. Haitham al-Ghais, a veteran of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation, took over as secretary general of OPEC this week.
In the U.S., a gallon of regular gasoline was selling for $4.16 on average Wednesday. That’s substantially lower than in June, when the nationwide average surpassed $5 a gallon, but it’s still painfully high for many front-line workers and families to afford and about 31% higher than what drivers were paying a year ago.
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Three people killed after mass shooting in Australian town - with the gunman still on the run as shocking new details emerge about the incident
- Mass shooting took place on a remote property on Thursday morning
- A male victim is fighting for his life after being shot in the stomach
- Emergency operation under way - locals are advised to avoid the area
Three people have been shot dead and police are desperately searching for a gunman in a mass shooting on a remote property on Thursday morning.
The man suffered a gunshot wound to the stomach in the incident in Bogie, about 40km west of Bowen in the Whitsundays region of north Queensland.
Bogie is a mining town with a population of just over 200 people.
The incident, which happened at around 9am and has been declared an emergency situation, is reportedly linked to a property dispute.
The man shot in the stomach made his way to another home, from where he was able to call the authorities.
A rescue helicopter has been sent to Bogie in rural Queensland after four people were injured in a shooting
Police said this was 'some distance' from where the shooting took place.
The injured man, who is in his 30s, was found to be in a critical condition and was flown directly by rescue helicopter to Mackay Base Hospital.
A woman who works on Peter Delamothe Road, which connects Bogie to Bowen, told Daily Mail Australia she saw several police cars racing towards scene of the shooting.
'I saw at least three police cars while I was outside and heard a few more sirens after that,' she said.
'It's not usually what you see. I thought straight away that something bad had happened.'
It is understood doctors and nurses with blood supplies and other medical resources have been sent from Bowen Hospital to Collinsville Hospital - the closest facility to the shooting - to assist.
Up to eight ambulances were reportedly dispatched from Rockhampton, Mackay and Townsville.
An emergency declaration for the area was issued at around 11.30am.
'Police are currently conducting emergency operations in the area and requesting members of the public and aircraft to not attend the declared location,' police said.
Elly Colls, who works at Opal Ridge Motel, told the Guardian she learned of the incident at about 11am when someone rang to let them know there had been 'a shooting at the Bogie'.
'Better lock up the house,' she said. 'Cause I don’t think [they] found him.'
Another local told the Courier Mail the incident was linked to a property dispute between two the owners of two properties in the area.
He said it was not the first time there had been an issue between those involved.
Four people were injured in a shooting in Bogie, near Bowen in north Queensland
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Calls to end Assange 'slow-motion' murder
Julian Assange's family is pleading for the government's help to end the "slow-motion murder" of the imprisoned WikiLeaks founder.
Mr Assange remains in London's Belmarsh prison pending a High Court appeal to block his extradition to America to face charges after exposing war crimes.
His brother Gabriel Shipton and father John Shipton were at Parliament House in Canberra on Thursday, where more than two dozen MPs, senators and representatives were briefed on Mr Assange's ongoing legal situation.
While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has previously stated "enough is enough" regarding Mr Assange's ongoing detention, Gabriel Shipton questioned why efforts to secure his release could not be publicly disclosed.
He again outlined his brother's precarious health position after having a mini-stroke late last year.
"He's not getting any better ... you have one stroke, and then it's very likely you'll have another," Mr Shipton told reporters.
"There's over 300 doctors who have written a letter advising his physical health is in decline ... mentally he's suffering psychological torture ... he is being crushed essentially.
"(It's) slow-motion murder before our eyes. If you compare what happened to journalist Jamal Khashoggi, that is what's going on to Julian in slow motion."
Independent MP Andrew Wilkie, a former intelligence analyst, questioned if Mr Albanese was backing up his words with actions.
"We can't be confident they are doing enough,'' Mr Wilkie told reporters.
"Using quiet diplomacy has its place, but only so far as it achieves an outcome, and it has not achieved an outcome.
"Our prime minister is able to pick up the phone to the UK prime minister, he is able to pick up the phone to the US president, he is able to make the case for an Australian citizen."
Noting the attendance at the parliamentary briefing brought representation from millions of Australians, Mr Wilkie said the government could not pretend Mr Assange's fight was a "niche issue" and said every day he was inside was "another day of gross injustice".
But while Labor senator Don Farrell reiterated the government's belief that the case had dragged on too long, he said it did not wish to interfere with the US and UK legal processes.
"As the PM has pointed out, not all foreign affairs is best conducted with a loudhailer or a megaphone," he said.
"Australia, of course, is not a party to Mr Assange's case ... our government, I'm advised, cannot intervene in the legal matters of another country, just like we wouldn't want those countries to intervene in our legal process." | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-11079641/Calls-end-Assange-slow-motion-murder.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-04T05:35:53Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-11079641/Calls-end-Assange-slow-motion-murder.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
MEXICO CITY (AP) — A journalist was among four people killed inside a beer shop in central Mexico, the 13th media worker killed in the country this year.
San Luis de la Paz Mayor Luis Sánchez said Ernesto Méndez, director of the news site Tu Voz, or Your Voice, was with four other men when they were attacked. The fifth person was seriously wounded and taken to a hospital, he said.
Guanajuato Gov. Diego Rodríguez Vallejo condemned the Tuesday night killings via Twitter Wednesday.
Sánchez said that at this point it was unknown whether the attack was related to Méndez’s journalistic work, his role as representative of local businesses in the planning of an upcoming fair or something else.
Press freedom organization Article 19 called on the government to offer protection to Méndez’s colleagues and relatives.
Méndez had also worked until three years ago at the news site Zona Franca, according to its director Carmen Martínez.
It was not immediately clear whether Méndez was enrolled in the federal government’s protection program for journalists and human rights defenders under threat.
While organized crime is often involved in journalist killings, small town officials or politicians with political or criminal motivations are often suspects as well. Journalists running small news outlets in Mexico’s interior are easy targets. | https://www.kron4.com/news/world/ap-international/journalist-2-others-killed-in-mexico-13th-this-year/ | 2022-08-04T05:36:42Z | https://www.kron4.com/news/world/ap-international/journalist-2-others-killed-in-mexico-13th-this-year/ | true |
Love Island finalist Dami Hope won’t be reuniting with his family until Friday as the star touched down in the UK on Wednesday.
The Dublin star – who came third on this year’s series with Indiyah Polack – arrived back to the UK. The pair shared a clip in the queue to drop off their luggage, looking thrilled to be together.
But Dami’s sister Femi said the 26-year-old won’t be reunited with his family in Wexford until Friday. Meanwhile, Tasha Ghouri and Andrew Le Page posted a video of themselves both saying ‘we’re coming home!’ as they arrived at the airport.
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Luca Bish uploaded a snap of his beau Gemma Owen dressed in full black comfies with a statement bag as they got ready to return. Winners Ekin-Su and Davide revealed they were so excited to return home, with an adorable clip on their Instagram stories.
They were helped by Jet2 workers and posed for a joint pic to go on the social media site.
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Which maternity jeans are best?
It can be hard to say goodbye to your favorite pair of jeans as your body changes during pregnancy. Fortunately, you’re not sentenced to nine months of wearing muumuu-like maternity dresses. Maternity jeans fit like your favorite pair of denim with added room for your bump.
They come in the same styles as regular jeans, but they include specially designed panels and waistbands to accommodate your belly. Plus, their fabric is softer and stretchier. For skinny maternity jeans, Motherhood Maternity Women’s Indigo Blue Skinny Denim Jean is the top pick.
What to know before you buy maternity jeans
Waistband type
There are three different methods maternity jeans use to stay up.
- Over-the-belly waistbands, also called full panels, feature a wide panel of stretchy fabric pulled up over the belly. They offer a bit of compression that may help with back or pelvic pain.
- Under-the-belly waistbands, also called demi panels, feature an elasticized waistband that sits under your bump as it grows. They aren’t as noticeable under tops as full-panel maternity jeans.
- Side stretch panels offer a waistband most similar to regular jeans. They feature two elasticized stretch panels that expand with your belly. These side panels are located at the pockets.
Be sure to pull up your maternity jeans by their denim and never by the elasticized panel or waistband, which can cause them to lose their elasticity.
Size
While you might think you need to size up in jeans when pregnant, maternity jeans are sized according to your pre-pregnancy size. This is because maternity jeans have a lot of stretch to accommodate weight gain. If you size up, you might end up with loose-fitting pants that don’t stay up. Select maternity jeans come in petite and tall lengths.
Style
Maternity jeans come in skinny, straight-leg and bootcut. You can also find them in more relaxed fits, such as girlfriend or boyfriend cuts, or in trendy wide-leg and flare styles. You may find that picking a style that resembles your pre-pregnancy cut makes the transition easier. Full-panel maternity jeans may feel best for you if you’re used to high-rise jeans.
What to look for in quality maternity jeans
Color
Maternity jeans come in a variety of washes, from light to dark. Dark washes may be more appropriate for work and have a slimmer appearance. Lighter washes offer a more casual summertime look. White and black maternity jeans are also available.
Panel material
The panel of over-the-belly jeans is a soft, non-denim material typically made of blends of stretch fabrics, including nylon, polyester, spandex and elastane. Pay attention to the care instructions when laundering.
Panel color
The panel can be the same color as the jean or come in lighter colors, such as beige, or darker tones, such as black. Consider if you’ll be wearing dark tops with your jeans or lighter ones. Pick a panel color that won’t show through.
Pockets
While most maternity jeans come with pockets, not all are functional and many are just for show. If pockets are important to you, check if they’re functional since some are only meant for decoration. Back pockets are common but be sure the spacing is flattering to you.
How much you can expect to spend on maternity jeans
Depending on the quality of the material and brand, maternity jeans range in price from $15-$150.
Maternity jeans FAQ
When do I need to start wearing maternity jeans?
A. The rule of thumb is to switch to maternity jeans when your regular jeans no longer fit or are uncomfortable to wear. This varies from woman to woman. Side and demi panels are ideal for the first and second trimesters. Full-panel jeans are ideal for the third trimester.
How should maternity jeans fit?
A. Your jeans should fit snugly but comfortably. They shouldn’t put pressure on your belly, but they need to be secure enough so that they don’t fall down. Overall, maternity jeans have more stretch than regular jeans, so they should feel more comfortable.
How do I wash maternity jeans?
A. Wash your jeans in cold water. Air-dry them unless otherwise instructed by the care label. The elastic fibers in the waistband can lose their stretch when exposed to heat. And you don’t want your jeans to shrink in the wash while your belly is expanding.
What are the best maternity jeans to buy?
Top maternity jeans
Motherhood Maternity Women’s Indigo Blue Skinny Denim Jeans
What you need to know: This stylish pair features a soft over-the-belly panel, and are great for women who don’t want to forgo their skinny jeans.
What you’ll love: The denim is stretchy, and the pull-over panel is comfortable. It comes in four washes and one distressed option. They have the comfort of jeggings but have a thicker material that you can wear in colder weather.
What you should consider: The front pockets are fake. The cut isn’t as skinny as some wearers would like.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top maternity jeans for the money
Rumor Has It Maternity Over-the-Belly Super-Soft Stretch Skinny Jeans
What you need to know: These affordable maternity jeans come in five washes and extended sizing.
What you’ll love: The over-the-belly panel is ideal for wearing during the third trimester. These jeans have functional pockets. The sizes go up to 3X. Their skinny cut is stylish.
What you should consider: The waistband can slide down and needs to be pulled up throughout the day.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Signature by Levi Strauss and Co. Gold Label Women’s Maternity Baby Bump Bootcut Jeans
What you need to know: These classic bootcut jeans feature an under-the-belly waistband that feels like you’re wearing regular jeans.
What you’ll love: The low, elastic waistband allows airflow while also being strong enough to keep them from falling. They’re comfortable and fit like normal jeans. The bootcut is flattering and receives rave reviews.
What you should consider: The jeans can only be worn during the first trimester and maybe into the second trimester of pregnancy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials believe Russia is working to fabricate evidence concerning last week’s deadly strike on prison housing prisoners of war in a separatist region of eastern Ukraine.
U.S. intelligence officials have determined that Russia is looking to plant false evidence to make it appear that Ukrainian forces were responsible for the July 29 attack on Olenivka Prison that left 53 dead and wounded dozens more, a U.S. official familiar with the intelligence finding told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Russia has claimed that Ukraine’s military used U.S.-supplied rocket launchers to strike the prison in Olenivka, a settlement controlled by the Moscow-backed Donetsk People’s Republic.
The Ukrainian military denied making any rocket or artillery strikes in Olenivka. The intelligence arm of the Ukrainian defense ministry claimed in a statement Wednesday to have evidence that local Kremlin-backed separatists colluded with the Russian FSB, the KGB’s main successor agency, and mercenary group Wagner to mine the barrack before “using a flammable substance, which led to the rapid spread of fire in the room.”
The official, who was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the classified intelligence — which was recently downgraded — shows that Russian officials might even plant ammunition from medium-ranged High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, or HIMARS, as evidence that the systems provided by the U.S. to Ukraine were used in the attack.
Russia is expected to take the action as it anticipates independent investigators and journalists eventually getting access to Olenivka, the official added.
Ukraine has effectively used HIMARS launchers, which fire medium-range rockets and can be quickly moved before Russia can target them with return fire, and have been seeking more launchers from the United States.
Earlier Wednesday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he is appointing a fact-finding mission in response to requests from Russia and Ukraine to investigate the killings at the prison.
Guterres told reporters he doesn’t have authority to conduct criminal investigations but does have authority to conduct fact-finding missions. He added that the terms of reference for a mission to Ukraine are currently being prepared and will be sent to the governments of Ukraine and Russia for approval.
The Ukrainian POWs at the Donetsk prison included troops captured during the fall of Mariupol. They spent months holed up with civilians at the giant Azovstal steel mill in the southern port city. Their resistance during a relentless Russian bombardment became a symbol of Ukrainian defiance against Russia’s aggression.
More than 2,400 soldiers from the Azov Regiment of the Ukrainian national guard and other military units gave up their fight and surrendered under orders from Ukraine’s military in May.
Scores of Ukrainian soldiers have been taken to prisons in Russian-controlled areas. Some have returned to Ukraine as part of prisoner exchanges with Russia, but other families have no idea whether their loved ones are still alive, or if they will ever come home.
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KLAMATH RIVER, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters have gotten their first hold on California’s deadliest and most destructive fire of the year and expected that the blaze would remain stalled through the weekend.
The McKinney Fire near the Oregon border was 10% contained as of Wednesday night and bulldozers and hand crews were making progress carving firebreaks around much of the rest of the blaze, fire officials said at a community meeting.
The southeastern corner of the blaze above the Siskyou County seat of Yreka, which has about 7,800 residents, was contained. Evacuation orders for sections of the town and Hawkinsville were downgraded to warnings, allowing people to return home but with a warning that the situation remained dangerous.
About 1,300 residents remained under evacuation orders, officials said.
The fire didn’t advance on Wednesday, following several days of brief but heavy rain from thunderstorms that provided cloudy, damper weather.
“This is a sleeping giant right now,” said Darryl Laws, a unified incident commander on the blaze.
In addition, firefighters expected Thursday to fully surround a 1,000-acre (404-hectare) spot fire on the northern edge of the McKinney Fire.
The fire broke out last Friday and has charred nearly 90 square miles (233 square kilometers) of forestland, left tinder-dry by drought. More than 100 homes and other buildings have burned and four bodies have been found, including two in a burned car in a driveway.
The blaze was driven at first by fierce winds ahead of a thunderstorm cell. More storms earlier this week proved a mixed blessing. A drenching rain Tuesday dumped up to 3 inches (7.6 centimeters) on some eastern sections of the blaze but most of the fire area got next to nothing, said Dennis Burns, a fire behavior analyst.
The latest storm also brought concerns about possible river flooding and mudslides. A private contractor in a pickup truck who was aiding the firefighting effort was hurt when a bridge gave out and washed away the vehicle, Kreider said. The contractor had non-life-threatening injuries, she said.
However, no weather events were forecast for the next three or four days that could give the fire “legs,” Burns said.
The good news came too late for many people in the scenic hamlet of Klamath River, which was home to about 200 people before the fire reduced many of the homes to ashes, along with the post office, community center and other buildings.
At an evacuation center Wednesday, Bill Simms said that three of the four victims were his neighbors. Two were a married couple who lived up the road.
“I don’t get emotional about stuff and material things,” Simms said. “But when you hear my next-door neighbors died ... that gets a little emotional.”
Their names haven’t been officially confirmed, which could take several days, said Courtney Kreider, a spokesperson with the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office.
Simms, a 65-year-old retiree, bought his property six years ago as a second home with access to hunting and fishing. He went back to check on his property Tuesday and found it was destroyed.
“The house, the guest house and the RV were gone. It’s just wasteland, devastation,” Simms said. He found the body of one of his two cats, which he buried. The other cat is still missing. He was able to take his two dogs with him to the shelter.
Harlene Schwander, 82, lost the home she had just moved into a month ago to be closer to her son and daughter-in-law. Their home survived but her house was torched.
Schwander, an artist, said she only managed to grab a few family photos and some jewelry before evacuating. Everything else — including her art collection — went up in flames.
“I’m sad. Everybody says it was just stuff, but it was all I had,” she said.
California and much of the rest of the West is in drought and wildfire danger is high, with the historically worst of the fire season still to come. Fires are burning in Montana, Idaho and Nebraska and have destroyed homes and threaten communities.
Scientists say climate change has made the West warmer and drier over the last three decades and will continue to make weather more extreme and wildfires more frequent and destructive. California has seen its largest, most destructive and deadliest wildfires in the last five years. In 2018, a massive blaze in the Sierra Nevada foothills destroyed much of the city of Paradise and killed 85 people, the most deaths from a U.S. wildfire in a century.
In northwestern Montana, a fire that has destroyed at least four homes and forced the evacuation of about 150 residences west of Flathead Lake continued to be pushed north by winds on Wednesday, fire officials said.
Crews had to be pulled off the lines on Wednesday afternoon due to increased fire activity, Sara Rouse, a public information officer, told NBC Montana.
There were concerns the fire could reach Lake Mary Ronan by Wednesday evening, officials said.
The fire, which started on July 29 in grass on the Flathead Indian Reservation, quickly moved into timber and charred nearly 29 square miles (76 square km).
The Moose Fire in Idaho has burned more than 85 square miles (220 square kilometers) in the Salmon-Challis National Forest while threatening homes, mining operations and fisheries near the town of Salmon.
And a wildfire in northwestern Nebraska led to evacuations and destroyed or damaged several homes near the small city of Gering. The Carter Canyon Fire began Saturday as two separate fires that merged.
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Weber reported from Los Angeles. Associated Press reporters Amy Hanson in Helena, Montana; Margery Beck in Omaha, Nebraska; and Keith Ridler in Boise, Idaho, contributed to this report. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Firefighters-partially-surround-deadly-California-17350273.php | 2022-08-04T05:54:45Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Firefighters-partially-surround-deadly-California-17350273.php | false |
Taiwan's Tsai thanks G7 for supporting regional peace and stability
TAIPEI, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen thanked the Group of Seven (G7) nations on Thursday for supporting regional peace and stability after the group called on China to resolve tensions in the Taiwan Strait in a peaceful manner.
Tsai, in a Twitter post, also wrote: "Taiwan is committed to defending the status quo & our hard-earned democracy.
"We'll work with like-minded partners to maintain a free & open Indo-Pacific."
The G7 comments came after China demonstrated its outrage over a visit to Taiwan by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a burst of military activity in surrounding waters. (Reporting by Yimou Lee; Writing by Martin Quin Pollard; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11079513/Taiwans-Tsai-thanks-G7-supporting-regional-peace-stability.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-04T05:55:38Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11079513/Taiwans-Tsai-thanks-G7-supporting-regional-peace-stability.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
A Canadian expat, who has lived in Australia for two and a half years, has delivered a damning verdict about the country’s men.
In a TikTok video, which has since been viewed almost 400,000 times, Jamison, 18, said it was “time to compare some things with Canada versus Australia”.
And the first point divided social media users.
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“First of all, I think there’s way too many beautiful girls in Australia - and the men are lacking,” Jamison said.
A long pause followed.
“Saying that, I do have an Australian boyfriend and he’s not lacking but before him I was not into Australian boys whatsoever,” she added.
Her rather blunt message sparked a divide among viewers.
“Hey, don’t you dare dog the boys like that,” one fan responded.
“The men are not lacking,” another insisted.
“It not the men... it is the woman’s attitude...” a third chimed in.
But there were many fans who wholeheartedly supported Jamison’s stance on Australian men.
“Dudeeee your first point is so true. I can’t find anyone here,” one person wrote.
“Yep totally agree with number 1!!” a second confirmed.
“I SWEAR THE MEN REALLY DO LACK HERE! The rest of the world has an even ratio of beautiful men to women I swear,” another added.
“First bit is FACTS,” another responded.
And even an Aussie guy put in his two cents worth.
“As a guy from Aus, the men ARE lacking omg,” he added.
But Jamison wasn’t done with her critique of Australia.
Canada versus Australia
“Here you guys call petrol ‘petrol’. We call it ‘gas’,” Jamison went on. “Why?”
“And everyone says ‘how ya goin?’” she added.
“And you’re supposed to answer ‘yeah, not bad, yourself?’ very quick. It’s just a quick exchange. It’s not trying to be like a conversation. It’s stressful.
“Like if you’re walking along the street and someone says ‘how ya goin?’ you have to speak really fast like ‘I’m really good, how are you? blah blah blah’ and just keep walking.
“Australians speak so fast,” Jamison concluded. “And I speak fast now because I’ve been here for a while.”
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Joy Behar is opening up about a near-death experience. On Wednesday's episode of The View, during a discussion about abortion rights ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, Behar revealed she had an ectopic pregnancy more than four decades ago.
"In 1979, I had an ectopic pregnancy... I almost died," Behar, 79, said, before explaining what an ectopic pregnancy is.
"The [embryo] is growing in the fallopian tube. There is nowhere to go from that. You can't give birth from your fallopian tube," she said. "The [embryo] will not grow. It grows, but not to full term. It’ll grow just enough to make the tube burst, which what happens then is that you bleed internally, and then you die."
As for her experience, Behar recalled, "They rushed me to the hospital. The doctor the next day said, 'We almost lost you.' I was in the situation where I could go to Beth Israel Hospital, and they took care of it there."
With that in mind, Behar spoke out against Herschel Walker, who's running for Senate in Georgia, for supporting "abortion bans without any exceptions for rape, incest or the health of the mother."
"What are these people thinking about when they talk about the health of the mother?" Behar questioned. "Herschel Walker, people like that, they cannot be in positions of power."
Behar's story of her ectopic pregnancy came the same day that Elisabeth Hasselbeck, who co-hosted The View from 2003 to 2013, served as a guest host on the talk show. Amid the abortion debate, Hasselbeck, a Republican, spoke out in favor of adoption rather than abortion.
When Whoopi Goldberg disagreed with her take, Hasselbeck held up a kitchen tile that said, "I'd agree with you, but then we would both be wrong."
Watch the video below for more on The View.
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NEW DELHI — India has dramatically increased its imports of fertilizer from Russia in recent months, demonstrating the difficulties the United States and its allies face in isolating Moscow over the invasion of Ukraine.
These shipments, including urea and nitrogen-based fertilizers, come on top of record imports of discounted Russian oil. Although Persian Gulf countries remain India’s top suppliers of crude oil, India in July bought about 1 million barrels a day from Russia, a sharp increase since the beginning of the year, according to Bloomberg News. Government data shows that India spent $3.7 billion on Russian oil between January and May, up more than 350 percent from the same period last year.
As the war in Ukraine continues, so does the challenge Western countries face in seeking to stop Russian President Vladimir Putin’s military campaign without hurting the poorest in the world. U.N. Secretary General António Guterres recently warned that vulnerable countries would be on the verge of famine without Russian food and fertilizers.
“There is no option,” agriculture expert Devinder Sharma said of India’s increased fertilizer imports from Russia. “Agricultural production will come under stress without adequate fertilizer supplies.”
Unlike oil, fertilizer is not included in the U.S. sanctions placed on Russia because of the invasion.
For India, this year’s monsoon-season rice crop is crucial after a scorching heat wave in March damaged the country’s staple wheat crop and reduced yields. With food stocks depleted and the climate uncertain, India banned wheat exports this year, saying its food security was “at risk.”
The country has shied away from joining the Western coalition arrayed against Russia, initially because of its dependence on Moscow for weaponry and now because of concerns over energy and food security.
India’s imports of Russian coal and sunflower oil also have jumped. Overall, Russia has become the 10th-largest source of imports to India, according to data from the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry, ranking much higher than in previous years. Through May, India imported goods worth $8.3 billion from Russia, nearly triple the value for the same period last year.
Indian officials have slammed what they describe as the West’s doublespeak about doing business with Russia, noting that Europe continues to purchase crude oil and natural gas from Moscow. “The new package of [European] sanctions is designed in a way where consideration has been given to the welfare of its population,” said Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar in June. “People need to understand that if you can be considerate to yourself, surely you can be considerate to others.”
Although the local production of urea, India’s most widely used fertilizer, is able to meet most of India’s needs, the country relies on imports of raw materials for potassium-, nitrogen- and phosphate-based fertilizers. India turned to Russian shipments after its top fertilizer supplier, China, imposed curbs last year on fertilizer exports to protect its own farmers amid soaring domestic prices.
Russia also has limited its overall fertilizer exports since last year but has continued to supply India. A report in the Indian Express newspaper suggested that Russian fertilizer was available at cheaper rates than the market prices. Officials from the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers did not respond to a request for comment.
The challenge for authorities in India is twofold: to ensure adequate supplies for farmers and to keep fertilizer affordable. An industry expert who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter said fertilizer on the open market was trading at three times its price last year.
India is in a difficult position because it relies on fertilizer imports at a time of high global prices, said Manjari Chatterjee Miller, a senior fellow for South Asia at the Council on Foreign Affairs.
She said that the Biden administration has, so far, been “remarkably understanding” of India’s position on oil and other imports from Russia and that the issue was not likely to damage the relationship between the countries. “In the long run, it will depend on how the Ukraine crisis plays out, and whether India and the United States both decide that the costs of deepening their partnership is too high. But that seems unlikely,” she said.
India is not the only developing country facing such difficult choices. Brazil relies on fertilizer imports for its valuable soy crop, and one-fifth of its supplies come from Russia, according to the publication Quartz.
The Brazilian ambassador to Russia said that the two countries had managed to circumvent the logistical and payment difficulties posed by sanctions and that Brazil was receiving deliveries of Russian fertilizers, according to a report in June by the Russian news agency Tass.
“Since we have excellent relations with Russia in the trade sphere and supplies [of fertilizers] continue, I do not see reasons to look for them in a different place. We continue receiving fertilizers from Russia,” said the ambassador, Rodrigo de Lima Baena Soares, according to the Tass report.
Sanctions researcher Edoardo Saravalle, formerly of the Center for a New American Security, said it would be necessary to provide alternative sources of imports if countries including India are not to turn to Russia.
Even as some countries have continued to trade with Russia, the economic isolation has taken a toll on it. A recent study by Yale University researchers, using trade and shipping data, suggests that international sanctions and the withdrawal of businesses from Russia have gravely hurt the country’s economy.
Russia’s position as a commodities exporter has “irrevocably deteriorated,” it is struggling to import parts and technology from “hesitant trade partners,” and domestic production has come to a “complete standstill,” the study concludes.
Saravalle said sanctions have been effective in imposing pain on Russia even if they have not brought its war in Ukraine to a stop.
“You’re never going to achieve a full blockade,” Saravalle said. “We’re still in the early stages of this conflict. Iran sanctions were the product of years of buildup.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/08/04/india-russia-fertilizer-oil-imports/ | 2022-08-04T06:07:54Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/08/04/india-russia-fertilizer-oil-imports/ | false |
WASHINGTON — U.S.-China relations are teetering on a precipice after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan.
Pelosi received a rapturous welcome in Taipei and was applauded with strong bipartisan support in Washington, despite the Biden administration’s misgivings. But her trip has enraged Beijing and Chinese nationalists and will complicate already strained ties even after her departure.
Already, China is preparing new shows of force in the Taiwan Strait to make clear that its claims are non-negotiable on the island it regards as a renegade province. And, as the U.S. presses ahead with demonstrations of support for Taiwan, arms sales and diplomatic lobbying, the escalating tensions have raised the risks of military confrontation, intentional or not.
And the trip could further muddle Washington's already complicated relationship with Beijing as the two sides wrest with differences over trade, the war in Ukraine, human rights and more.
Wary of the reaction from China, the Biden administration discouraged but did not prevent Pelosi from visiting Taiwan. It has taken pains to stress to Beijing that the House speaker is not a member of the executive branch and her visit represents no change in the U.S. “one-China” policy.
That was little comfort for Beijing. Pelosi, who is second in line to the U.S. presidency, was no ordinary visitor and was greeted almost like a head of state. Taiwan's skyline lit up with a message of welcome, and she met with the biggest names on the island, including its president, senior legislators and prominent rights activists.
Chinese officials were enraged.
“What Pelosi has done is definitely not a defense and maintenance of democracy, but a provocation and violation of China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said after her departure.
“Pelosi’s dangerous provocation is purely for personal political capital, which is an absolute ugly political farce,” Hua said. “China-US relations and regional peace and stability is suffering.”
The timing of the visit may have added to the tensions. It came ahead of this year's Chinese Communist Party’s Congress at which President Xi Jinping will try to further cement his power, using a hard line on Taiwan to blunt domestic criticism on COVID-19, the economy and other issues.
Summoned to the Foreign Ministry to hear China's complaints, U.S. Ambassador Nicholas Burns insisted that the visit was nothing but routine. “The United States will not escalate and stands ready to work with China to prevent escalation altogether,” Burns said, according to the State Department.
The White House also said that Pelosi’s visit “doesn’t change anything” about the U.S. posture toward China and Taiwan. Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the U.S. had expected the harsh reaction from China, even as she called it unwarranted.
“We are going to monitor, and we will manage what Beijing chooses to do,” she added.
Alarmed by the possibility of a new geo-strategic conflict at the same time the West sides with Ukraine in its resistance to Russia's invasion, the U.S. has rallied allies to its side.
The foreign ministers of the Group of 7 industrialized democracies released a statement Wednesday essentially telling China — by the initials of its formal name, the People's Republic of China — to calm down.
“It is normal and routine for legislators from our countries to travel internationally,” the G-7 ministers said. “The PRC’s escalatory response risks increasing tensions and destabilizing the region. We call on the PRC not to unilaterally change the status quo by force in the region, and to resolve cross-Strait differences by peaceful means.”
Still, that status quo — long identified as “strategic ambiguity” for the U.S. and quiet but determined Chinese opposition to any figment of Taiwanese independence — appears to be no longer tenable for either side.
“It’s getting harder and harder to agree on Taiwan for both Beijing and Washington,” said Jean-Pierre Cabestan, an emeritus professor at Hong Kong Baptist University.
In Taipei and the U.S. Congress, moves are afoot to clarify the ambiguity that has defined U.S. relations with Taiwan since the 1970s. The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will soon consider a bill that would strengthen relations, require the executive branch to do more to bring Taiwan into the international system and take more determined steps to help the island defend itself.
Writing in The New York Times, committee Chairman Robert Menendez, D-N.J., lambasted China's response to Pelosi's visit.
“The result of Beijing’s bluster should be to stiffen resolve in Taipei, in Washington and across the region,” he said. “There are many strategies to continue standing up to Chinese aggression. There is clear bipartisan congressional agreement on the importance of acting now to provide the people of Taiwan with the type of support they desperately need.”
But China appears to be pressing ahead with steps that could prove to be escalatory, including live-fire military exercises planned for this week and a steady uptick in flights of fighter jets in and near Taiwan's self-declared air defense zone.
“They are going to test the Taiwanese and the Americans,” said Cabestan, the professor in Hong Kong. He said the actions of the U.S. military in the area, including a naval force led by the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, will be critical.
China had ratcheted up potential confrontation weeks ago by declaring that the Taiwan Strait that separates the island from the mainland is not international waters. The U.S. rejected this and responded to by sending more vessels through it. Cabestan said that showed that “something had to be done on the U.S. side to draw red lines to prevent the Chinese from going too far."
Meanwhile, Taiwan is on edge, air raid shelters have been prepared and the government is increasing training for recruits serving their four months of required military service —- generally considered inadequate — along with annual two-week annual refresher courses for reservists.
“The Chinese feel that if they don’t act, that the United States is going to continue to slice the salami to take incremental actions toward supporting Taiwan independence,” said Bonnie Glaser, a China expert at the Asia Program at the German Marshall Fund.
She said that domestic U.S. support for Taiwan actually gives China added incentive to take a strong stance: “China does feel under pressure to do more to signal that this is an issue in which China cannot compromise."
Despite the immediate concerns about escalation and potential miscalculation, there are others who don't believe the damage to U.S.-China ties will be more long-lasting than that caused by other, non-Taiwan-related issues.
China is “going to raise a huge fuss and there will be military exercises and there will be embargoes on importing Taiwan goods. And after the shouting is over, you will see a gradual easing,” said June Teufel Dreyer, a Chinese politics specialist at the University of Miami.
“The situation never goes back to completely normal, whatever normal is, but it will definitely die down,” she said.
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AP writers Zeke Miller in Washington, Joe McDonald in Beijing and David Rising in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, contributed to this report. | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/pelosi-taiwan-visit-relations/507-b94ed4d3-a9eb-488b-bbbc-d9ee55b4f05e | 2022-08-04T06:08:00Z | https://www.weareiowa.com/article/news/nation-world/pelosi-taiwan-visit-relations/507-b94ed4d3-a9eb-488b-bbbc-d9ee55b4f05e | true |
AUSTIN, Texas — KVUE is excited to begin receiving applications for the 2022 TEGNA Foundation Grants.
With the housing and rental market at all-time highs, inflation seeing record levels, and gasoline still expensive, people in Central Texas are struggling. Because of this, for our 2022 granting process, KVUE is committed to awarding grants to organizations that help Central Texans with affordability, specifically the housing crisis or cost-of-living increases and inflation.
The application deadline is Aug. 29, 2022. To apply for a grant, you will need to complete the following:
1. Completed TEGNA Foundation Grant application form
2. IRS letter of determination for 501(c)3 tax exemption
3. Your organization’s non-discrimination policy
4. One-page project budget, and a one-page summary organizational budget
5. Project proposal of no more than three pages that includes:
- A needs statement:
- objectives of the project to be funded
- whether the project is new or ongoing
- constituency to be served
- community and volunteer involvement
- A sustainability statement:
- your organization's qualifications to carry out the project
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Pertinent recent publications may also be included
Hard-copy applications mailed to KVUE will not be accepted. Requests that don’t include the above will not be accepted.
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Like many donors, TEGNA and KVUE receive more requests than they can fund. As a result, grants will not be considered for the following purposes:
- Individuals
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- Organizations located in or benefiting nations other than the U.S. and its territories
- Fraternal groups, athletic teams, bands, volunteer firefighters or similar groups
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GBP/USD is predicted to maintain the 1.2040-1.2255 range in the next few weeks, suggested FX Strategists at UOB Group Lee Sue Ann and Quek Ser Leang.
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24-hour view: “We highlighted yesterday that ‘downward momentum is building and GBP could weaken to 1.2100’. GBP dropped briefly to 1.2100 during NY session before rebounding. While downward momentum has not improved by much, there is room for GBP to edge lower to 1.2085. For today, the major support at 1.2040 is not expected to come into the picture. On the upside, a break of 1.2200 (minor resistance is at 1.2170) would indicate that the current downward pressure has eased.”
Next 1-3 weeks: “There is no change in our view from yesterday (03 Aug, spot at 1.2160). As highlighted, the recent GBP strength has ended. GBP has appears to have moved into a consolidation phase and is likely to trade within a range of 1.2040/1.2255 for now.”
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BEIJING, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iQIYI, an innovative market-leading online entertainment service in China, is excited to dedicate a rich selection of online content and offline activities to the "Qixi" Festival, the Chinese Valentine's Day. iQIYI remains committed to delivering users with creative entertainment experiences that break the boundary between on- and offline entertainment.
A rich content ecosystem with high-quality romantic content
The latest addition to iQIYI's already rich content library, Almost Love, an iQIYI-produced romantic film that chronicles the touching romantic journey of a young couple, is set to hit cinemas nationwide on Aug. 4. Before its official premiere, Almost Love has been screened in close-door events in nearly 100 cities across China and received raving reviews. Viewers noted the heart-pricking plotline and nuanced storytelling of the film, commenting that the realistic yet thought-provoking film far exceeded their expectations.
Also to celebrate this Qixi Festival, iQIYI has set up a Qixi-themed section on the platform to feature romance-themed content such as Love The Way You Are, Forever and Ever, Moonlight, Sweet Teeth, and Love Under The Full Moon. In addition to Love The Way You Are, iQIYI's romance-themed Sweet On Theater has also announced in May the upcoming release of four additional romantic dramas—Love Between Fairy and Devil, See You Again, Mr. Bad, and Love In Time—further enriching iQIYI's already strong offering of romantic content.
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iQIYI's commitment to providing users with quality entertainment goes beyond the creation of premium content. The company actively explores the options afforded by the latest technology innovation as it seeks new ways to connect between the viewers and the content. On this Qixi, the Sweet On Theater makes its first appearance on Baidu's metaverse platform XiRang. With the chance to win special awards such as an iQIYI annual membership, users of the XiRang app are invited to participate in a "treasure hunt" where they could find clues connected to different Sweet On programs.
Other iQIYI-curated Qixi celebrations likewise showcase iQIYI's dedication to delivering entertainment experiences that break the online-offline boundary. For instance, the original iQIYI variety show The Rap of China 2022 and iQIYI's Sweet On Theater are hosting a contest for romantic phrases that rhyme.
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HOBART - Frances Christine Ballard (nee Bubas), age 91, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2016. A private service was conducted at Calumet Park Cemetary by Rees Funeral Home with Reverend Craig Forwalter presiding. Frances was born to Joseph F. Bubas and Katherine Bubas (nee Jurkovich) on December 29, 1924 in Gary Indiana. She played basketball for the Lew Wallace Hornets and graduated in 1942. After working in the family business, Bubas Hardware in Gary, Frances married Walter R. Ballard and raised three children. She was a Hobart resident for 66 years. Frances leaves behind two children: Richard J. Ballard of Saint Louis, MO and Christine R. Ballard of Gurnee, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brother, Edward F. Bubas; and her daughter, Katherine J. Ballard. Her brother, Victor A. Bubas, passed away in 2018.
Frances was a lifelong member of the Croatian Fraternal Union (CFU) Lodge 170 in Gary (and later in Merrillville) Indiana, enjoying the activities and the generational friendships initiated by her parents. Frances became a member of the Hobart First United Methodist Church (FUMC) soon after moving to Hobart. While raising her children Frances was very active at church, teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, and leading the Junior and Senior Methodist Youth Fellowships (MYF). Frances' parents always emphasized the value of education, and Frances was proud that each of her children obtained college graduate degrees. Frances worked outside the home through age 72; her last position was at Rees Funeral Home in Hobart where she enjoyed helping people. Frances enjoyed cooking, art, sewing, gardening, and traveling with family. Frances was a Hobart Brickies football dedicated fan who loved attending games and cheering the team. Frances was a Hobart Economic Industrial Development Corporation (HEIDC) active member.
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- ADESOS is a Phase 2b dose-finding study of orismilast modified release (MR) tablet in moderate to severe atopic dermatitis (AD) with the purpose of identifying the appropriate dose-regimen for Phase 3 studies
- AD is the most common chronic inflammatory skin disease in the developed world
- Orismilast is a next generation PDE4 inhibitor shown to be potent in inhibiting pathways important in AD
- Orismilast MR tablet is also in development for the treatment of psoriasis and hidradenitis suppurativa (HS)
HELLERUP, Denmark, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UNION therapeutics A/S (UNION), a privately-held, multi-asset, clinical stage, pharmaceutical development company focused on immunology and infectious diseases, announces that the first patient has been enrolled in ADESOS, a Phase 2b dose-finding study evaluating the safety and efficacy of orismilast MR tablet in adult patients with moderate to severe AD. The purpose of the study is to identify the appropriate dose regimen for Phase 3 studies.
In November 2021, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Fast Track designation to orismilast MR tablet for the treatment of moderate to severe AD. The FDA's Fast Track designation is intended to facilitate the development and review of drug candidates that treat serious conditions and address an unmet medical need. This underscores the need for new treatment options with potential to fulfil the unmet medical needs for people affected by AD.
UNION has recently investigated the inhibitory effect of orismilast on the secretion of various inflammatory cytokines in human peripheral blood mononuclear cells in vitro. Orismilast underlined its potential in AD, psoriasis, and HS by demonstrating broad anti-inflammatory properties with potent inhibition of the main cytokines involved in these indications1). Data from the study will be presented at the 31st EADV (European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology) Congress at 7-11 September 2022.
Kim Kjøller, Chief Executive Officer of UNION therapeutics said:
"Orismilast modified release tablet holds the potential to become a first-in-class treatment and become an efficacious treatment option for patients who need systemic therapy for atopic dermatitis. The initiation of the ADESOS study marks an important advancement of UNION's pipeline."
Jonathan Silverberg, MD, PhD, MPH, Associate Professor of Dermatology at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and Signatory Investigator for ADESOS adds:
"AD is one of the most common chronic skin diseases worldwide. Despite recent advancements in the treatment of AD, there are still many unmet needs for safe and effective oral treatments. Orismilast modified release tablet has the potential to be an effective and patient-friendly treatment option in AD."
About the ADESOS Phase 2b study
The Phase 2b study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group, dose-finding study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of orismilast MR tablet in patients with moderate to severe AD. The study will target 210 patients who will be randomized to three active doses (20mg, 30mg, and 40 mg) of orismilast relative to placebo administered twice daily. The study will be conducted in centers in Europe and the US.
About orismilast
UNION is developing orismilast, which is a potent next-generation phosphodiesterase type-4 (PDE4) inhibitor operating early in the inflammation cascade to induce a broad spectrum of downstream anti-inflammatory effects. Orismilast has the potential to inhibit many inflammatory pathways involved in dermatological and immunological diseases and holds potential to become a safe and efficacious treatment option in various dermatological and immunological diseases.
UNION has two product candidates with orismilast in its clinical stage pipeline: Orismilast MR tablet currently investigated for the treatment of psoriasis, AD and HS; and topical orismilast with clinical proof of concept established in AD. UNION is progressing orismilast as a modified release tablet to minimize the occurrence of gastrointestinal side effects typically associated with PDE4-inhibition.
In November 2020, the FDA cleared UNION's Investigational New Drug (IND) application for orismilast MR tablet, and in November 2021, the FDA granted Fast Track designation to orismilast MR tablet for the treatment of moderate to severe AD.
In September 2021, UNION entered into a strategic partnership and licensing agreement with Innovent Biologic for orismilast in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan2).
About atopic dermatitis
AD is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting approximately 3% of the adult population worldwide and is the most common skin disease among children, with the disease commonly occurring by five years of age3). There was approximately 26 million diagnosed cases of AD in 2021 in the Seven Major Markets (US, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, UK, and Japan)4). Disease symptoms are characterized by recurrent eczematous skin lesions and intense itch. AD has a substantial psychosocial impact on patients and relatives5). During disease flares, approximately 80% of patients may experience disturbed sleep, which may also disrupt the sleep of family members6). The disease also appears to impact the mood and patients have an increased risk of anxiety and depression7).
Sources
1. In vitro study to assess the effect of orismilast on cytokine production in human PBMCs. Study number: DSK0001
3. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25925336/
4. Decision Resources Group (2020): Atopic Dermatitis – Disease Landscape & Forecast. Published November 12, 2020
5. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33006135/
6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24290431/
7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27616422/
Contacts
Morten Boesen, Chief Financial Officer, UNION therapeutics A/S
+45 2381 5487
morten.boesen@uniontherapeutics.com
Sarah Toft-Jørgensen, Director of Communications and IR, UNION therapeutics A/S
+45 5385 3044
stj@uniontherapeutics.com
About UNION therapeutics
UNION therapeutics is a privately held, multi-asset, clinical stage, pharmaceutical development company focused on immunology and infectious diseases. The company is currently working with two complementary chemistry classes, spanning immunology and microbiology with multiple candidates in clinical development. UNION is headquartered in Hellerup, Denmark, and led by an international team combining biotech entrepreneurs and seasoned pharma executives, with a track record of developing and launching more than fifteen marketed drugs. Read more at www.uniontherapeutics.com
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HONOLULU (AP) — In Hawaii, there’s a common question posed in the pidgin language of the islands: “Where you went grad?”
Knowing where someone went to high school has long been an important identity marker for Hawaii residents and helps connect people in the state’s close-knit communities. It’s an affiliation that goes far deeper than rooting for a certain team or cross-town rivalries.
“It’s how you understand your place in Hawaii and your belonging,” said Ty P. Kāwika Tengan, a professor in the Departments of Ethnic Studies and Anthropology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. “It tells all these stories about race, class and other things that are kind of implied by the school and the communities that you imagine go there.”
But for some, answering that question gets complicated when the school bears the name of President William McKinley, who many Native Hawaiians disdain for his role in the annexation of the Hawaiian Kingdom to the United States. And now a proposal to change the name of Honolulu’s McKinley High School has sharply divided graduates, often along generational lines.
Sautia Tanoa, a 2005 graduate, said changing the name to Honolulu High — the name the school bore before it was changed to McKinley in 1907 — is appropriate and would help rekindle his pride in the school.
“As I grew up and I got more educated about the history … all of these names that were chosen or celebrated were the very ones that overtook the place,” he said. “In the sense of historical justice, if I can be one of the many voices asking to restore the name, I can be a little bit more proud of being part of the effort and also being part of that school.”
But even talking about changing the school’s name makes 1979 graduate Suzanne Chun Oakland cry.
“It was like stabbing me in the heart,” the former state lawmaker said of hearing about the effort. “It’s like going into your family and saying you have to change your family name.”
The debate comes amid a growing movement across the islands to restore traditional Hawaiian place names to honor and respect Native Hawaiian culture and history.
What used to be known as Barbers Point in west Oahu is now Kalaeloa. On Kauai, Fort Elisabeth State Historical Park was renamed to Pa‘ula‘ula. Iconic Diamond Head is increasingly being called Leahi and some people prefer to say Puuloa instead of Pearl Harbor.
The movement to return to traditional names stretches beyond Hawaii, with efforts afoot across the United States. One of the most high-profile name changes also involved McKinley: North America’s tallest mountain, which was named after the former president for more than a century, was returned to its previous name, Denali, in 2015 to honor Alaska Natives.
But the attachment many in Hawaii feel toward their high school is proving to be an unlikely stumbling block in the growing quest for authenticity in the islands, where some public schools are named for their locations and some are named after people, including the businessmen who dominated during Hawaii’s sugar plantation past.
Less than 2 miles (3.2 kilometers) from McKinley High, Central Middle School changed its name to Princess Ruth Ke’elikōlani Middle School — a change some say was easy because “Where you went grad” always refers to high school.
Hawaii’s statewide public school teachers union has backed plans to change McKinley High’s name.
The school’s “name glorifies a man who illegally annexed a country against the will of her queen and people,” the union wrote last year urging members to support a legislative resolution on the matter.
The resolution stalled in the last legislative session, as did another calling for the Big Island community of Captain Cook to be restored to its original name of Kaawaloa.
“I think we’re in this time period where people are really starting to recognize just the changes that need to be made, the historical wrongdoings that have been done towards Native and Indigenous peoples, and the importance of restoring place names,” said state Rep. Jeanne Kapela, who introduced the name change resolutions.
Kapela said she understands people may resist changing names of places they feel connected to.
“I have my own affinity to my own alma mater, but the reality is that no matter what the school is named, that school sits on a place,” said Kapela, who graduated from Konawaena High School, which means central Kona, where it’s located. “It’s the community that built us. And that community is based on a place name. In order to honor that community, we have to honor the place it’s standing on.”
In arguing to keep the name, McKinley High’s principal, Ron Okamura, also cited the connection between identity and high school, saying it goes “deep into the make up of who we are.”
“We are often asked ‘Where you grad from?′ and the answer is always the name of our high school,” he wrote in testimony opposing the change. “It is not about who the school is named after, but the ’branding’ of the school’s culture that is attached to that school.”
Keeping the name also ensures history is learned from and not erased, he said.
Still efforts to change the school’s name continue.
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, a Hawaiian cultural practitioner who did not attend McKinley, said it’s insulting to keep a name honoring a man who “was no friend to Hawaiians.”
“It would be one thing if you were to say, get rid of the school,” she said. “But to change the name is about the dignity of a people.”
The importance of the “Where you went grad” question has roots in Polynesian culture, which places an emphasis on knowing where someone is from, but it’s also been co-opted by foreign colonizers who became Hawaii locals, she said.
“Because when you say, ‘Oh, where are you from,’ they cannot claim the land itself because they know that’s not where their family originated,” Wong-Kalu said. “But you can claim the school.”
Nanette Kaiwi, a Native Hawaiian graduate of the class of 1967 said she meets weekly with some of her classmates and they discuss plans for their upcoming 55th reunion and their strong feelings against the name change.
Kaiwi said she and her classmates worry how they would answer when asked, “Where you went grad,” a question Kaiwi faced numerous times at a recent family gathering. They even worry how their descendants will remember them.
“It was not wanting our grandchildren, great-grandchildren to say, ‘What school did Tutu go? Oh McKinley, where’s that?’” Kaiwi said using a Hawaiian term of endearment for grandparent. “It was the thought of losing the identity of the school we went to.”
Kaiwi said she also wants to keep the name and a statue of McKinley that stands on campus so the injustices of the past are not forgotten.
“I want it to stay because I don’t want people to forget that book he is holding is not a treaty,” she said of the statue. “That it’s all a lie and that our lands were stolen.”
Catherine Anderson Orlans, a 2005 graduate, said she learned McKinley’s true place in Hawaii’s history not from school but from her kupuna, or elders.
“It’s kind of like that awkward elephant in the room,” she said of attending McKinley. “As Hawaiian student, you always kind of know the real meaning of who he is … but it really wasn’t taught at the school.”
While she’s still proud to have graduated from the school, she believes changing its name will help heal a more profound identity loss for fellow Native Hawaiians.
“I have no problem saying in the future, ‘I graduated from Honolulu High School, formerly McKinley High School,'” she said. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/hawaii-school-named-for-us-leader-muddles-alumni-identity/ | 2022-08-04T06:32:48Z | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-news/hawaii-school-named-for-us-leader-muddles-alumni-identity/ | false |
Even in hindsight, Nichole Schmidt can't be sure if anything could have been done to save her daughter Gabby Petito from a messy and violent relationship that ended in murder nearly a year ago in the western wilderness.
But there is work to do, she said, to keep alive the memory of her daughter, who was found strangled last September in the outskirts of Wyoming's Grand Tetons after a cross-country trip turned into a high-profile missing person's case, then into tragedy and grief.
Through a $100,000 donation from the Gabby Petito Foundation, Schmidt is now partnering with the National Domestic Violence Hotline to help others survive turbulent and violent relationships.
“I think Gabby’s story touched a lot of people and she’s saving lives. I get people messaging me all the time that they were inspired by her to get out of a relationship,” Schmidt said during an interview with The Associated Press.
The anti-violence hotline takes calls from thousands of people each year, most of them women looking for help leaving physically or emotionally abusive relationships.
To date this year, more than 440,000 callers have sought help from the hotline — up about a third from the same period last year.
The big increase in calls has led to a longer wait time for a counselor, going from 7 minutes to more than 17 minutes, according to Katie Ray-Jones, the hotline’s chief executive officer.
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“That is a substantial increase really overwhelming our services,” Ray-Jones said. “We need to increase the number of advocates.”
The Petito Foundation's donation, as well as a $200,000 gift from another family, will go toward reducing wait times and expanding the hotline's “Hope Can't Wait” initiative.
Investigators believe Petito’s boyfriend, Brian Laundrie, killed her in late August last year while the couple were on a cross-country trip in a van.
Petito's disappearance launched a massive search. Amateur sleuths scoured social media for clues. It also again brought scrutiny of authorities and the news media, both of which have been criticized for focusing more attention on missing white women than on women of color.
“We were seeing a lot of media coverage about a young white woman who had gone missing,” Ray-Jones acknowledged during a joint interview with Schmidt. But she said public response came from diverse groups, including from some families of color.
Laundrie killed himself in a Florida swamp, leaving behind a notebook that authorities said contained a confession.
Earlier this year, an independent investigation found that police in Moab, Utah, made “several unintentional mistakes” when they came across Petito and Laundrie during a traffic stop last summer. Officers investigated a fight between the couple but ultimately let them go under the agreement they spend the night apart.
In the report, police said it was very likely that Petito “was a long-term victim of domestic violence, whether that be physically, mentally, and/or emotionally.”
Schmidt said she still has so many unanswered questions about what went wrong.
“Looking back, I didn't really see any signs. I think the only two people that will ever know what happened in that relationship was Gabby and Brian. And we can guess and we can make assumptions but we don't really know what happened,” she added. “Most likely the scenario ended that way because something was happening for a while.”
For now, she said, the work goes on to help others survive domestic violence.
“I know that I can use this tragedy to help save so many," Schmidt said. “It’s her legacy.” | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/gabby-petitos-mom-donates-100k-to-overwhelmed-domestic-abuse-hotline/3325349/ | 2022-08-04T06:34:13Z | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/gabby-petitos-mom-donates-100k-to-overwhelmed-domestic-abuse-hotline/3325349/ | false |
Lashkar-e-Khalsa can carry out terror attacks in India, warns Intelligence Bureau
Ahead of the Independence Day, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) has issued an alert of a possible terror strike in the national capital and in Jammu and Kashmir by IS affiliated new terror outfit 'Lashkar-e-Khalsa'.
Ahead of the Independence Day, the Intelligence Bureau (IB) has issued an alert of a possible terror strike in the national capital and in Jammu and Kashmir by IS affiliated new terror outfit 'Lashkar-e-Khalsa'.
According to information, Lashkar-e-Khalsa has been specially formed by the IS to carry out terror activities in India.
Afghan fighters are part of the new outfit, which has been recently created.
A ten-page note has been issued as a terror advisory by the IB. Violent incidents in Rajasthan's Udaipur and Maharashtra's Amravati have been described in the report to show how the radical groups are active who can create riot-like situations.
Apart from this, the IB has also mentioned about the assassination of former Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was attacked by an armed assailant. The IB has warned that such incidents can take place and hence during the Red Fort Tricolour hoisting programme of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, extra arrangements should be made.
This time there will be more security arrangements in and around the areas of Red Fort and limited people will be allowed to visit the venue of the Flag Hoisting programme.
The IB has also warned that Lashkar-e-Khalsa can attack Afghanistan and Sudan nationals who are living in India. | https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/lashkar-e-khalsa-can-carry-out-terror-attacks-in-india-warns-intelligence-bureau-756360 | 2022-08-04T06:35:35Z | https://www.thehansindia.com/news/national/lashkar-e-khalsa-can-carry-out-terror-attacks-in-india-warns-intelligence-bureau-756360 | true |
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The GEO Group, Inc. ("GEO" or "the Company") (NYSE: GEO) for violations of the securities laws.
The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
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We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adaptation Financial Advisors welcomes CEO and Founder, Alan Niemann's, youngest daughter onto the team as an Insurance Professional.
Alan Niemann, CEO and Founder of Adaptation Financial Advisors (AFA) has been helping clients build their legacies for 38 years with one goal in mind – taking care of his clients, employees, and their families. Especially over the last 5 years, Niemann has been working towards ensuring his clients and employees will continue to be taken care of after his departure. Most advisors have this same concern on whether it is better to find a successor from within the firm or sell to a third party. Niemann has decided a third option is the best course of action to truly ensure his clients and employees are taken care of – AFA becoming a legacy firm.
At this year's family retreat, it was visible to see the next generation emerging with over 40 children in attendance, ranging in age from newborn to early twenties. Adaptation's goal is to provide each of these children an opportunity to join AFA in the future. To facilitate this, AFA helps our advisors put a buy-sell agreement in place. The buy-sell agreement gives family members the right to pass the relationships that the current advisor has built with their clients onto the next generation. If a family member is not ready, AFA will purchase the practice until they are ready, so that the advisor will not have to worry about how their legacy will be passed down. This is our overarching goal - for the AFA grandchildren to be serving our clients' grandchildren in the future.
Kicking off the legacy program is the founders' 2 daughters, Avery and Ashton Niemann.
AVERY NIEMANN:
March 2021, | Avery Niemann began with Adaptation Financial to act as a liaison for the family and the firm after Alan was in a motorcycle accident and unable to be in office for a period of time. Avery is currently based in Denver, Colorado and has worked her way to becoming Adaptation Financial's Chief Administrative Officer.
"I found my way into the family business out of necessity and during a crisis," says Avery. "I would not wish for a repeat of last year, but I am endlessly grateful for the in depth look into the family business and what my dad has built over the last 38 years. I am so excited to be a part of a legacy business where I can contribute my own strengths and ideas while working with such a talented team to ensure that the next generation after me can one day have same of privilege of working at Adaptation."
ASHTON NIEMANN
August 2022, | Ashton Niemann is welcomed into the firm as an Insurance Professional on track to become a Financial Advisor. Ashton is a recent graduate from TCU where she received a bachelor's degree in Finance and was actively involved on campus through holding leadership positions in her sorority, Alpha Delta Pi. Beyond her academic involvement activities, Ashton worked for the Outdoor Program as a Trip Leader.
"While the name of the business has changed, I have very early memories of Adaptation," says Ashton. "I grew up meeting many of my dad's clients, quite a few who are now like family to me. My dad also taught my sister and me the importance of money management and life insurance from an early age. I'm now looking forward to pursuing a career as a future financial advisor in a business that has been a part of my whole life and will be around for many years to come."
ABOUT ADAPTATION FINANCIAL:
Adaptation Financial, Inc is a Hybrid Independent Registered Investment Advisory firm with over $750MM of client assets under management. The firm currently has 6 office locations across 3 states and caters to individual investors through a variety of financial services – tax and estate planning, property and casualty, stock options with a phantom stock plan, etc. Securities are offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services are through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Financial planning services are through Adaptation Financial Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Cambridge and Adaptation Financial Advisors are not affiliated.
Visit www.adaptfa.com or call 800-522-8727 to connect with an advisor in your area.
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Warning mental health at risk for people in Suffolk not moving enough
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New research has found that people across Suffolk could be putting their mental health at risk by not moving enough.
Mental health charity Suffolk Mind has released new data revealing the number of people who meet their need for movement fell between January and July 2022 compared to the same period last year.
When asked how well they were meeting their movement needs on a scale of 3 to -3, participants scored an average of -0.23 – compared to 0.09 in 2021.
Jon Neal, chief executive of Suffolk Mind, said: "It's important we meet our physical and emotional needs to maintain good mental health.
"Movement is not only key for our physical health, but it's vital for our mental health too. It helps us burn off cortisol – the stress hormone – while also increasing our endorphin levels to feel good.
Mr Neal added: "It can also have positive knock-on effects for our other needs such as sleep, as exercise tires our bodies and helps clear our minds.
"Movement can also help with our need for community and close relationships if we are moving with others, as well as our need for achievement by meeting goals we set."
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Suffolk Mind advises people to meet their 12 physical and emotional needs in order to stay mentally well. These needs are security, control, attention, status and respect, community, privacy, emotional connection, achievement, meaning and purpose, food and drink and movement.
Suffolk Mind experts suggest inventive ways for people to meet their need for movement, including conducting walk and talk meetings, visiting a local pool, or sitting exercises for those who work at a desk for prolonged periods.
People looking to take this further can also complete their 100-mile challenge to meet their need for movement while raising money to support the charity's services.
More than 100 fundraising pages have been set up by people in Suffolk who are choosing to walk, run, cycle or swim 100 miles in 100 days this summer. | https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/health/mental-health-risk-for-those-missing-movement-goals-9187840 | 2022-08-04T07:08:22Z | https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/health/mental-health-risk-for-those-missing-movement-goals-9187840 | false |
Happy birthday (Aug. 4): Kismet joins you with a fun group. There are all kinds of resources within it, including professional and financial. It's a year when you can take bold action in your personal life because the experiences you crave are beyond the humdrum and will require the kind of guts and creativity you have in abundance.
ARIES (March 21-April 19): You're in a mood to make things, seal deals and put plans in motion. You're happiest when you're in the flow of arranging life the way you want it. Give yourself plenty of time to dream. The excellent ideas are flowing.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Even when you are not among your familiar group of true friends, you will still feel that you can be yourself. In fact, "yourself" is the best person to be to attract new true friends. Your social circle will expand.
GEMINI (May 21-June 21): No two people live in the exact same reality. Even twins can have drastically different understandings of the world. When someone projects a reality you don't share, it will be simultaneously enlightening and bemusing.
CANCER (June 22-July 22): Sometimes a network can feel less like a net and more like work. If you're experiencing more of the obligations and duties than you are the support, connection, fun and other benefits, take a step back.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It may feel like you'll never get used to a situation, but you'll be surprised at how things turn around when you get to know everyone better. As you start to relax, your charisma will be triggered, and you'll pull everyone in.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Sometimes you fear that if you don't do the work, it won't be done correctly. But the pressures of the day can't be met by one person. Share the work and make room for people to put their own spin on it; the result will be excellent.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): The passion you feel for a cause or a kind of work is more powerfully energizing than romantic fervor. Action leads to alliances and more action. You'll be swept into an empowering momentum.
SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): There are those you can't get even with because they always seem to give you more. Do they need the upper hand? You dislike indebtedness. You'll return favors and give generously of yourself.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Playfulness is your forte. There's always a line to walk. The distinctions can get a bit murky. Today it's better not to take social risks that might hurt someone's feelings. When in doubt, don't say the joke.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Annoyance is born in the annoyed, not the annoyer. Still, the effect is convincing. Someone will, without conscious effort, succeed in annoying you. Then you will succeed in changing your response.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): You'll take a stand against the oppressors. It doesn't matter to you whether you personally have been affected by their oppression because you feel a kinship with humankind. What affects one affects all.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): There is no point in being the judge; it will only create displeasure. You can still assess things though, mainly to determine which part of it interests you so you can put your energy into exploring that slice.
DIRECTIONS FOR A MERCURY CHANGE
Until Mercury settles into the Virgo groove, the words we speak may return to us unpredictably. Silence, however, will not only remain pristine but also likely be interpreted kindly. To stay on the safe side, reserve all comments about people. Innocent remarks can be misconstrued. Even compliments might land the wrong way.
CELEBRITY PROFILES: Happy birthday to former American President Barack Obama, a Leo with Mercury and Uranus in the spotlight of Leo as well. High-pressure jobs are a specialty for those with an abundance of Leo energy — they usually do their best when the pressure is on. Obama’s Moon and Venus are in Cancer, the sign of home, patriotism and also the astrological sign of the United States of America. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/aug/04/horoscopes-by-holiday/ | 2022-08-04T07:09:35Z | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/aug/04/horoscopes-by-holiday/ | true |
Elsewhere in entertainment, events and the arts:
ART: Thea exhibition
“Down the Line,” flower studies painted on heirloom tablecloths by Emily Wood, go on display with a reception, 5:30-8 p.m. Friday at Thea Foundation, 401 Main St. in North Little Rock’s Argenta district. Admission is $10 at the door.
The exhibition will remain up through Sept. 2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday and during Argenta’s Third Friday Artwalk Aug. 19. Gallery admission is free. Call (501) 379-9512 or visit theafoundation.org.
Pine Bluff portraits
“Color, Faces, People,” 27 stylized and realistic portraits, including framed drawings, monochrome paintings on canvas and paintings on unstretched canvas by Batesville-based artist Eliseo Casiano, opens with a drop-in reception 5-7 p.m. today in the William H. Kennedy Jr. Gallery at the Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas, 701 S. Main St., Pine Bluff.
The exhibition sponsored by the center’s Endowment Fund, will remain up through Oct. 22. M.K. Distributors and Art Krewe are sponsoring the reception. Admission to the reception and the gallery are free. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Call (870) 536-3375 or visitArtwalk anniversary
The Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance, in collaboration with local art galleries, is celebrating the 33rd anniversary of Gallery Walk with a simultaneous champagne toast at 5 p.m. Friday at 13 participating downtown galleries. A full list of those galleries and their featured artists and exhibits is available at the Hot Springs Area Cultural Alliance Facebook event page (facebook.com/events/786237105869204) and at HotSpringsArts.org.
At one of those galleries — Justus Fine Art Gallery, 827A Central Ave., Hot Springs — works with mythological antecedents by Randall Good and Gary Simmons; Southern landscapes in oil by Matthew Hasty; Jeri Hillis’ collages combining painting and drawing, old stamps, envelopes and writing; and oil paintings by Rebecca Thompson remain on display through Aug. 31. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday and by appointment. Call (501) 321-2335 or visit justusfineart.com.
THEATER: ‘Godspell’ in Jonesboro
Jonesboro’s Foundation of Arts stages “Godspell” (music and new lyrics by Stephen Schwartz, book by John Michael Tebelak, who conceived and originally directed the musical, based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew), 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at the Forum Theater, 115 E. Monroe Ave., Jonesboro. Presenter is Arisa Health. Tickets are $20 and $17, $17 and $15 for children, senior citizens, military and Arkansas State University students, faculty and staff. Sunday’s performance is “pay what you can.” Call (870) 935-2726 or visit foajonesboro.org.
MUSIC: Fiddle, banjo champs
Banjo players compete in the morning and fiddlers compete in the afternoon for the Arkansas State Fiddle and Banjo Championships, Saturday in the Ozark Highlands Theater at the Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave., Mountain View.
A 7 p.m. double-header concert will feature performances by the Ozark Highballers and Fiddlin’ Banjo Billy Matthews & the Old Time Players.
Contestants must register at the door the day of the event and pay a $10 registration fee. Admission to the competitions is free from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; tickets for the evening concert are $10, $5 for children, $27 family pass. Visit ozarkfolkcenter.ticketleap.com. Call (870) 269-3851 or visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
FILM/COMEDY: ‘Live With Jo Koy’
fathomevents.com. Koy brings his 2022 “Funny Is Funny” World Tour to Little Rock’s Robinson Center Performance Hall on Oct. 20.
“Easter Sunday: Live with Jo Koy,” a one-shot introduction to the stand-up comedian as well as to his new feature film, will be on screens in more than 850 theaters — including the Breckenridge 12, Colonel Glenn 18 and Movie Tavern in Little Rock, the Razorback Cinema in Fayetteville and the Malco Ft. Smith Cinema in Fort Smith — at 8 p.m. today, followed immediately by a full screening of the film. Ticket information is available atETC.: Corvette shows
The Arkansas State Corvette Association holds its annual Car and Light Show this weekend:
◼️ The Light Show, 8 p.m. Saturday at the Four Points Sheraton, 925 S. University Ave., Little Rock
◼️ The Car Show, 10 a.m. Sunday at Bale Chevrolet, 13201 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock
Both shows are open to all vehicles. Registration is $25. Proceeds benefit Arkansas Corvette Association charities, toy and backpack drives. Call George Wilson at (501) 804-0426 or Robert Sturd at (501) 912-3214.
History sandwich
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program’s “Sandwiching in History” program tours the fraternal section, the final resting place for many area Black citizens, of the Oakland-Fraternal Cemetery, 2101 Barber St., Little Rock, at noon Friday, marking the return to the program’s “in-person” tours after many months of virtual-only. The tour will be outdoors; social distancing is recommended and hand sanitizer, face masks, bottled water and a shade tent will be available. Admission is free. Visit facebook.com/events/283838316886556. | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/aug/04/thea-foundation-exhibit-features-flower-studies/ | 2022-08-04T07:11:13Z | https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2022/aug/04/thea-foundation-exhibit-features-flower-studies/ | false |
FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE/KSEE): After months of services held inside the Tower Theatre, Adventure Church has moved its sound and lighting equipment out of the building which is now owned the City of Fresno.
City employees and a few people from Adventure Church gathered what was left of the church’s equipment on Tuesday morning.
“The church came in to remove equipment and property. [Tuesday] focused on the sound and lighting equipment that had been installed in the theater, but everything went smoothly, and the church is all done,” said the City of Fresno’s Gregory Barfield.
This day was planned with Adventure Church.
“This was day two of two. This equipment was all a paper of their daily every-service usage. The last two days worked out very well were yesterday, they removed a whole truck, and today was primarily sound and lighting equipment,” said Barfield.
Barfield did not confirm whether this move out by Adventure Church was permanent.
Calls to Adventure Church, and their attorney’s office, were not responded to by the time this report aired.
Adventure Church has been involved in legal action against the City of Fresno over its decision to purchase the property. City leaders say what’s happening is all part of the process.
“We’ll now have staff go in to do assessments on the HVAC and heating. We’ll also do some additional assessments on to deferred maintenance that will be needed to bring the tower back to its glory,” said Barfield.
Jaguar Bennett, an organizer with the Save the Tower Committee, considers the church’s move a major turning point.
“The city owns it now and it is right and proper that Adventure Church should take its equipment out. I think this eliminates any uncertainty over who is actually using the building, and who actually owns the building,” he said.
Bennett was a huge advocate against the theater being sold to Adventure Church. He now considers the Adventure Church chapter closed. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/what-happens-now-tower-theatre-is-owned-by-the-city-of-fresno/ | 2022-08-04T07:17:51Z | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/what-happens-now-tower-theatre-is-owned-by-the-city-of-fresno/ | true |
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspirational leader, champion of gender equality, author and star of Bravo's Below Deck Mediterranean Captain Sandy Yawn has signed what is thought to be a "one of a kind" deal with Azuna. Azuna manufactures one of the top product lines of plant-based, all-natural household products in the world. With thousands and thousands of customers across the country utilizing Azuna 's various products for homes, boats, cars, sports, college dorms, laundry dryers and various other applications, the Company see's Captain Sandy as a unique star. CEO and Founder Scott Dancy contemplated working with Captain Sandy for over a year before the connection was made and a partnership forged. Dancy saw this as an absolute fit, "We love Captain Sandy. She is honest, authoritative and authentic. We wanted an ambassador with a wide demographic and broad appeal to represent the Azuna brand. Captain Sandy has avid fans of every age group representing every type of consumer. We consider ourselves an inclusive company and no personality on the current landscape that we connected with reaches such a broad and diverse audience. We are so proud to take this journey with Captain Sandy" said Dancy.
Azuna manufactures natural tea tree oil-based products with no harmful chemicals or additives. Azuna's plant-based, all natural household products harness the antimicrobial power of tea tree oil to help neutralize bacteria, mold, mildew and other microbes and deliver fresh, clean, healthy indoor environments. Azuna offers healthier, more effective alternatives to many chemical-heavy household products. Azuna's flagship products are their odor eliminating and air purifying treatment pods that eliminate odors at their source by neutralizing mold, mildew, fungus and bacteria in the air. Captain Sandy immediately fell in love with the products, "I have spent my life in close quarters. Boats, ships, superyachts or my house all deal with very similar things when it comes to air conditioning and the quality of air. I have spoken with Scott and his team and feel very confident their products are what they say, and in the world we live in today finding a product that fights odors, mildew and mold is absolutely essential. I am so honored to work with Azuna to deliver the message that you can fix a problem without subverting your beliefs in using great ingredients. Being a cancer survivor and just a human being, I want the best products in my home and on my boats. Azuna is just that!"
Azuna will launch monthly digital ads with Captain Sandy's image as well as leveraging her massive audience across all social channels. Evan Morgenstein, CEO and founder of The Digital Renegades (Captain Sandy's agency) saw this as the "perfect storm", "I have known and worked with Scott for years. He is honorable and a really smart businessman. I know the power of Azuna as I use it in my home. When we first signed Sandy, there was no question Scott was my first call. The credibility of the products and the fact that it is all-natural really spoke to me for Sandy. Once we did our first call it was the perfect storm. I saw Sandy's passion being a cancer survivor as well as an advocate to want to find a signature partnership that wasn't just about payment but about the product. Azuna checked every box. We are going to make some waves in this industry."
As Captain Sandy films all over the world she will bring her Azuna with her to help keep her air fresh and clean on land and at sea. Azuna is launching with a special, limited time only offer to celebrate this partnership with a 15% discount when you visit their website www.azunafresh.com and use the code SANDY15.
For more information about this partnership, products or Captain Sandy contact Evan Morgenstein at evan@celebexperts.com or Linkedin with him at (1) Evan Morgenstein | LinkedIn.
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Locally based U.S. Magistrate Judge Gordon Gallagher will now be considered by President Joe Biden to fill either of two federal district judge vacancies thanks to recommendations made by U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper, both D-Colo.
On Wednesday, the senators recommended Gallagher and two other candidates to Biden for an upcoming vacancy to be created in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado after Judge Raymond P. Moore takes senior status on June 20, 2023. Senior judges take on a smaller caseload than active judges.
Sundeep K. (Rob) Addy, a partner in a Denver law firm, and U.S. Magistrate Judge Kato Crews also have been recommended for consideration to replace Moore.
In April, the senators recommended the same three candidates to replace Judge William Martínez, who will take senior status on Feb. 10, 2023.
“Since an announcement has not yet been made for Judge Martínez’s replacement, the senators recommend — in consultation with their advisory committee — that Biden consider these three candidates for both vacancies,” Bennet’s office said in a news release.
Whoever is nominated by Biden for the openings will be subject to a confirmation process by the Senate.
Gallagher has served as federal magistrate judge in Colorado for a decade. Magistrate judges aid district court judges in handling caseloads, such as by presiding over pretrial matters in civil cases and some court appearances by criminal defendants.
Gallagher is a former deputy district attorney in Colorado’s 21st Judicial District in Mesa County from 1997-2000. He currently works in criminal defense in addition to his work as magistrate judge, which is only part-time.
A federal court official Wednesday passed along a message from Gallagher that he is unable to comment on the recommendations to fill the vacancies.
Addy is a former journalist who helped produce Emmy-award-winning documentaries for PBS. He has litigated before many federal and state courts, and in 2020-21 served as a special assistant attorney general for the state of Colorado, helping investigate the Aurora Police Department and Aurora Fire Rescue.
Krews has been a federal magistrate judge since 2018. He worked early in his legal career as an attorney with the U.S. National Labor Relations Board’s Denver office. He also has worked in private practice, focusing on civil litigation and labor and employment law, and serving as the sole or lead attorney in multiple trials.
“Due to their compassion, intellect and temperament, all three candidates would make excellent jurists and serve the people of Colorado with integrity,” Bennet and Hickenlooper wrote to Biden.
The senators last year recommended Gallagher and two others for another federal district judge vacancy in Colorado. In that instance Biden ended up nominating Nina Wang, at the time another U.S. magistrate judge, who since has been confirmed by the Senate.
Currently, all of the federal district judges in Colorado are based in Denver. Jeff Colwell, clerk of court for the District of Colorado, said recently that a district judge is sent to western Colorado about once a month to cover caseloads as required.
He said the district could use at least two more district judges, “but those judges would probably sit here in Denver.” While the population in Grand Junction and elsewhere on the Western Slope is growing, the region doesn’t yet generate enough cases to perhaps justify a full-time judge being based in the region at this point, he said.
In December, Bennet and Hickenlooper introduced legislation that would add three judges to Colorado’s district judge. According to information from Bennet’s office, the last time Congress authorized a new judgeship in Colorado was 1984.
Since then the state’s population has grown 81%, and currently the average weighted caseload per judge in the district is well above the national average, Bennet’s office says.
The district currently has seven active district court judges; four senior district court judges; seven full-time magistrate judges, six of them in Denver and one in Colorado Springs; and two part-time magistrate judges, in Durango and Grand Junction. | https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/senators-recommend-gallagher-for-judge-vacancies/article_ca87c890-1375-11ed-b129-e75419044310.html | 2022-08-04T07:24:31Z | https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/senators-recommend-gallagher-for-judge-vacancies/article_ca87c890-1375-11ed-b129-e75419044310.html | true |
China says military drills surrounding Taiwan under way
China has said military exercises by its navy, air force and other departments are under way in six zones surrounding Taiwan.
The drills were prompted by a visit to the island by Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi this week and are intended to advertise China’s threat to attack the self-governing island republic in response to moves to solidify its de facto independence from Chinese rule with support from key ally the US.
China’s official Xinhua News Agency said the exercises were joint operations focused on “blockade, sea target assault, strike on ground targets, and airspace control”.
Taiwan has put its military on alert and staged civil defence drills, while the US has numerous naval assets in the area.
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, left, and Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen wave during a meeting in Taipei, Taiwan (Taiwan Presidential Office via AP)
The drills are due to run from Thursday to Sunday and include missile strikes on targets in the seas north and south of the island in an echo of the last major Chinese military drills aimed at intimidating Taiwan’s leaders and voters held in 1995 and 1996.
The exercises involved troops from the Navy, Air Force, Rocket Force, Strategic Support Force and Logistic Support Force under the Eastern Theatre Command. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11079769/China-says-military-drills-surrounding-Taiwan-way.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-04T07:26:42Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11079769/China-says-military-drills-surrounding-Taiwan-way.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The GEO Group, Inc. ("GEO" or "the Company") (NYSE: GEO) for violations of the securities laws.
The investigation focuses on whether the Company issued false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose information pertinent to investors.
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LUND, Sweden , Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire BunkerMetric, a Scandinavian software company that develops advanced decision support tools for marine bunker vessels. The acquisition is part of Alfa Laval's strategy to expand its digital marine service offering and will be part of the recently acquired StormGeo, a global leader in weather intelligence software and decision support services. Closing of the acquisition is expected during Q3, 2022.
BunkerMetric, headquartered in Denmark, supports ship operators in finding the best bunker procurement plan and improving voyage margins by using sophisticated algorithms. The optimization tools, together with StormGeo's advanced route services, will enable ship owners to streamline operations to help them improve their bottom line. BunkerMetric's procurement optimization tool will become a subscription service within StormGeo's existing offering.
"BunkerMetric will be a valuable complement to our expanding portfolio of solutions built upon advanced digital technologies," says Sameer Kalra, President of the Marine Division, Alfa Laval. "This acquisition will strengthen our ability to support our customers in voyage routing and operational decision making, thereby helping them improve their vessels' operational costs."
Did you know… Alfa Laval has been a supplier to the marine industry for more than 100 years and in addition to its premium product range it has a global marine service network available 24/7.
This is Alfa Laval
Alfa Laval is a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, and is active in the areas of Energy, Marine, and Food & Water, offering its expertise, products, and service to a wide range of industries in some 100 countries. The company is committed to optimizing processes, creating responsible growth, and driving progress to support customers in achieving their business goals and sustainability targets.
Alfa Laval's innovative technologies are dedicated to purifying, refining, and reusing materials, promoting more responsible use of natural resources. They contribute to improved energy efficiency and heat recovery, better water treatment, and reduced emissions. Thereby, Alfa Laval is not only accelerating success for its customers, but also for people and the planet. Making the world better, every day.
Alfa Laval has 17,900 employees. Annual sales in 2021 were SEK 40.9 billion (approx. EUR 4 billion). The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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A suspect mistakenly released from a Los Angeles County jail where he was being held on suspicion of shooting Lady Gaga’s dog walker and stealing her French bulldogs has been recaptured, authorities said.
James Howard Jackson, 19, was arrested on Wednesday nearly five months after he was released from jail while awaiting trial “due to a clerical error”, the county Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.
Jackson was one of five people arrested in connection with the February 24 2021 attack in Hollywood.
Last month, the US Marshals Service announced a reward of up to 5,000 dollars (£4,100) for information leading to his arrest.
Jackson’s arrest comes as one of three men charged in the case pleaded no contest to second-degree robbery.
Jaylin Keyshawn White, 20, was immediately sentenced to four years in state prison, deputy district attorney Michele Hanisee told NBC4.
Prosecutors said Jackson and two other alleged gang members had driven around looking for expensive French bulldogs to steal, then spotted, tailed and robbed Ryan Fischer as he walked Lady Gaga’s dogs near the famed Sunset Boulevard.
Fischer was with the pop star’s three dogs named Asia, Koji and Gustav.
During a violent struggle, Fischer was hit, choked and then shot in an attack captured by the doorbell camera of a nearby home.
The video captured Fischer screaming “Oh, my God! I’ve been shot!” and “Help me!” and “I’m bleeding out from my chest!”
Fischer lost part of a lung.
About a month after the crime, he posted on Instagram that his recovery has gone well.
The pop star’s dogs were returned two days later by a woman who claimed she had found them tied to a pole and asked about Lady Gaga’s offer of a 500,000 dollar (£410,000) reward if the dogs were returned “no questions asked”.
The singer was in Rome at the time filming a movie.
The woman was charged with receiving stolen property and the father of another suspect is charged with helping him avoid arrest.
Jackson had already been charged over the attack and had pleaded not guilty when the county district attorney’s office filed a superseding indictment that charged him with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit a robbery and assault with a semiautomatic firearm. | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/uk-world/3560530/suspect-mistakenly-freed-in-lady-gaga-dog-theft-case-recaptured/ | 2022-08-04T07:42:16Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/uk-world/3560530/suspect-mistakenly-freed-in-lady-gaga-dog-theft-case-recaptured/ | true |
Global visionaries headline the premier open source event in Europe to share on OSS adoption in Europe, driving the circular economy, finding inspiration through the pandemic, supply chain security and more.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced the keynote speakers for Open Source Summit Europe, taking place September 13-16 in Dublin, Ireland. The event is being produced in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual participation available, and is co-located with the Hyperledger Global Forum, OpenSSF Day, Linux Kernel Maintainer Summit, KVM Forum, and Linux Security Summit, among others.
Open Source Summit Europe is the leading conference for developers, sys admins and community leaders – to gather to collaborate, share information, gain insights, solve technical problems and further innovation. It is a conference umbrella, composed of 13 events covering the most important technologies and issues in open source including LinuxCon, Embedded Linux Conference, OSPOCon, SupplyChainSecurityCon, CloudOpen, Open AI + Data Forum, and more. Over 2,000 are expected to attend.
2022 Keynote Speakers Include:
- Hilary Carter, Vice President of Research, The Linux Foundation
- Bryan Che, Chief Strategy Officer, Huawei; Cloud Native Computing Foundation Governing Board Member & Open 3D Foundation Governing Board Member
- Demetris Cheatham, Senior Director, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Strategy, GitHub
- Gabriele Columbro, Executive Director, Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS)
- Dirk Hohndel, Chief Open Source Officer, Cardano Foundation
- Ross Mauri, General Manager, IBM LinuxONE
- Dušan Milovanović, Health Intelligence Architect, World Health Organization
- Mark Pollock, Explorer, Founder & Collaborator
- Christopher "CRob" Robinson, Director of Security Communications, Product Assurance and Security, Intel Corporation
- Emilio Salvador, Head of Standards, Open Source Program Office, Google
- Robin Teigland, Professor of Strategy, Management of Digitalization, in the Entrepreneurship and Strategy Division, Chalmers University of Technology; Director, Ocean Data Factory Sweden and Founder, Peniche Ocean Watch Initiative (POW)
- Linus Torvalds, Creator of Linux and Git
- Jim Zemlin, Executive Director, The Linux Foundation
Additional keynote speakers will be announced soon.
Registration (in-person) is offered at the price of US$1,000 through August 23. Registration to attend virtually is $25. Members of The Linux Foundation receive a 20 percent discount off registration and can contact events@linuxfoundation.org to request a member discount code.
In-person attendees will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or provide a negative COVID-19 test to attend, and will need to comply with all on-site health measures, in accordance with The Linux Foundation Code of Conduct. To learn more, visit the Health & Safety webpage.
Open Source Summit Europe 2022 is made possible thanks to our sponsors, including Diamond Sponsors: AWS, Google and IBM, Platinum Sponsors: Huawei, Intel and OpenEuler, and Gold Sponsors: Cloud Native Computing Foundation, Codethink, Docker, Mend, NGINX, Red Hat, and Styra. For information on becoming an event sponsor, click here or email us.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The GEO Group, Inc. ("GEO" or "the Company") (NYSE: GEO) for violations of the securities laws.
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Global visionaries headline the premier open source event in Europe to share on OSS adoption in Europe, driving the circular economy, finding inspiration through the pandemic, supply chain security and more.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, today announced the keynote speakers for Open Source Summit Europe, taking place September 13-16 in Dublin, Ireland. The event is being produced in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual participation available, and is co-located with the Hyperledger Global Forum, OpenSSF Day, Linux Kernel Maintainer Summit, KVM Forum, and Linux Security Summit, among others.
Open Source Summit Europe is the leading conference for developers, sys admins and community leaders – to gather to collaborate, share information, gain insights, solve technical problems and further innovation. It is a conference umbrella, composed of 13 events covering the most important technologies and issues in open source including LinuxCon, Embedded Linux Conference, OSPOCon, SupplyChainSecurityCon, CloudOpen, Open AI + Data Forum, and more. Over 2,000 are expected to attend.
2022 Keynote Speakers Include:
- Hilary Carter, Vice President of Research, The Linux Foundation
- Bryan Che, Chief Strategy Officer, Huawei; Cloud Native Computing Foundation Governing Board Member & Open 3D Foundation Governing Board Member
- Demetris Cheatham, Senior Director, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging Strategy, GitHub
- Gabriele Columbro, Executive Director, Fintech Open Source Foundation (FINOS)
- Dirk Hohndel, Chief Open Source Officer, Cardano Foundation
- Ross Mauri, General Manager, IBM LinuxONE
- Dušan Milovanović, Health Intelligence Architect, World Health Organization
- Mark Pollock, Explorer, Founder & Collaborator
- Christopher "CRob" Robinson, Director of Security Communications, Product Assurance and Security, Intel Corporation
- Emilio Salvador, Head of Standards, Open Source Program Office, Google
- Robin Teigland, Professor of Strategy, Management of Digitalization, in the Entrepreneurship and Strategy Division, Chalmers University of Technology; Director, Ocean Data Factory Sweden and Founder, Peniche Ocean Watch Initiative (POW)
- Linus Torvalds, Creator of Linux and Git
- Jim Zemlin, Executive Director, The Linux Foundation
Additional keynote speakers will be announced soon.
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The Rolling Stones wrapped up their 60th-anniversary tour Wednesday in Germany with an emotional tribute to late drummer Charlie Watts.
The legendary British band had opened their European tour with a gig in Madrid on June 1 to mark six decades since they were formed.
The Sixty tour included 14 concerts across the continent and followed the band’s No Filter tour, which began in 2017 but saw the North American leg postponed due to the pandemic.
They wrapped up that tour late last year despite the death of Watts last August at the age of 80.
Wednesday’s concert was the band’s 118th appearance in Germany, frontman Mick Jagger told the audience at the Waldbuhne, an open-air amphitheatre in a forest west of the German capital, adding that they were still as hot as ever.
The group dedicated its last performance to Watts, with Jagger, 79, telling the 22,000 fans the band had had a few glasses of schnapps the night before in Watts’ honour.
Over more than two uninterrupted hours, the Stones strung together their best-known hits and more recent works, while regularly engaging the crowd, including on a version of Midnight Rambler that lasted nearly 10 minutes.
Unsurprisingly, it was the classics Start Me Up, Paint it Black, Jumpin’ Jack Flash and a climactic (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction that really set the crowd on fire.
“It’s crazy what they’re still capable of doing, and the energy they give off at their age,” concertgoer Philippe Georgi, 46, enthused to AFP after the show alongside his father Gunther, who is “the same age as Mick”.
“Thirty years ago, it was him that invited me to their concert in Munich, and today it’s me,” he added.
As well as celebrating their 60th anniversary, the Stones have also been marking 50 years since the release of one of their most iconic albums, Exile on Main St.
Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards, 78, were childhood friends who lost contact until a chance encounter as teenagers at Dartford station southeast of London.
They would go on to form, along with Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood, 75, what would become one of the world’s best-known rock bands.
They did their first tour of the UK in 1963, and have released more than 50 albums, both studio and live, with millions of copies sold.
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Chip makers have a message for car makers: Your turn to pay
Newly created teams at the likes of General Motors, Volkswagen and Ford are negotiating directly with chipmakers
The shortages of computer chips that forced global automakers to scrap production plans for millions of cars over the past two years are easing - at a new and permanent cost to the car companies.
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What had been “war room operations” to manage chip shortages are becoming embedded features of vehicle development, say executives in both industries. That has shifted the risks and some of the costs to automakers.
Newly created teams at the likes of General Motors Co , Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Co are negotiating directly with chipmakers. Automakers like Nissan Motor Co Ltd and others are accepting longer order commitments and higher inventories. Key suppliers including Robert Bosch and Denso are investing in chip production. GM and Stellantis have said they will work with chip designers to design components.
Taken together, the changes represent a fundamental shift for the auto industry: higher costs, more hands-on work in chip development, and more capital commitment in exchange for better visibility in their chip supplies, executives and analysts say.
It is a U-turn for automakers who had previously relied on suppliers – or their suppliers – to source semiconductors.
For chip makers, the still-developing partnership with automakers is a welcome - and overdue reset. Many semiconductor executives point the finger at automakers’ lack of understanding of how the chip supply chain works – and an unwillingness to share cost and risk - for a large part of the recent crisis.
The costly changes are coming together just as the auto industry appears to be moving past the worst of an even more costly crisis that by one estimate has cut 13 million vehicles from global production since the start of 2021.
They never called
C.C. Wei, chief executive of the world’s biggest chipmaker Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, said he had never had an auto industry executive call him - until the shortage was desperate.
“In the past two years they call me and behave like my best friend,” he told a laughing crowd of TSMC partners and customers in Silicon Valley recently. One automaker called to urgently request 25 wafers, said Mr. Wei, who is used to fielding orders for 25,000 wafers. “No wonder you cannot get the support.”
Thomas Caulfield, GlobalFoundries Inc chief executive, said the auto industry understands it can no longer leave the risk of building multibillion-dollar chip factories to chipmakers.
“You can't have one element of the industry carry the water for the rest of the industry,” he told Reuters. “We will not put capacity on unless that customer is committed to it, and they have a state of ownership in that capacity.”
Ford has announced it will work with GlobalFoundries to secure its supply of chips. Mike Hogan, who heads GlobalFoundries’ automotive business, said more deals like that are in the pipeline with other car makers.
SkyWater Technology Inc, a chip manufacturer in Minnesota, is talking to automakers about putting “skin in the game” by buying equipment or paying for research and development, Chief Executive Thomas Sonderman told Reuters.
Working closer with carmakers and their suppliers has brought onsemi $4 billion in long-term agreements for power management chips made from silicon carbide, a new material gaining popularity, said Chief Executive Hassane El-Khoury. “We're making billions of dollars of investment every year in order to scale that operation,” he told Reuters. “We're not going to build factories on hope.”
Michael Hurlston, the CEO of Synaptics Inc, whose chips drive touch screens, which had held up some auto production, said the recent, more direct collaboration with automakers could create new business opportunities as well as managing risks.
Mr. Hurlston said the automotive industry has warmed up to using OLED screens, which are less durable than the LCD screens, a factor that many perceived would limit their use in cars despite better contrast and lower power consumption.
“But that perception has changed pretty dramatically over the last two years. And that perception has changed as a direct result of us being able to talk to (the auto industry),” he said. “The paradigm has really, really shifted for us.”
Chief executives of Japan’s Renesas Electronics Corp and Dutch NXP Semiconductors N.V. have both told Reuters they are co-locating engineers to help automakers design a new architecture where one computer would centrally control all functions.
“They have woken up,” said NXP CEO Kurt Sievers. “They have understood what it takes. They try to find the right talent. It’s a big shift.”
‘We have understood’
The average semiconductor content per vehicle will exceed $1,000 by 2026, doubling from the first year of the pandemic, according to Gartner. One example: the battery-powered Porsche Taycan has over 8,000 chips. That will double or triple by the end of the decade, according to Volkswagen.
“We have understood that we are a part of the semiconductor industry,” said Volkswagen Group’s Berthold Hellenthal, a senior manager for semiconductor management. “We have now people dedicated just to strategic semiconductor management.”
Securing – and keeping – chip engineers will be a challenge for automakers, which will have to compete against the likes of Alphabet Inc's Google, Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc, said Evangelos Simoudis, a Silicon Valley venture capital investor and adviser who works with both established automakers and startups. “I think that that would lead to acquisitions,” he said.
Unlike Tesla Inc, which designs its own core chips, Mr. Simoudis said traditional automakers will have to juggle production of legacy auto models as they make new investments.
AutoForecast Solutions (AFS) estimates that microchip shortages have forced automakers around the world to cut over 13 million vehicles from production plans since the start of 2021.
"It's an arrogant industry," said Sam Fiorani, vice president of global vehicle forecasting at AFS. “Sometimes it just bites them in the rear.”
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Myanmar junta charges Japanese journalist with encouraging dissent
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Yangon (AFP) – A Japanese journalist detained in Myanmar has been charged with breaching immigration law and encouraging dissent against the military, the junta said Thursday.
Myanmar's military has clamped down on press freedoms since its coup last year, arresting reporters and photographers, as well as revoking broadcasting licences as the country plunged into chaos.
Toru Kubota, who was held while covering a protest in Yangon last week, "has been charged under section 505 (a) and under immigration law 13-1", the junta said in a statement.
505 (a) -- a law that criminalises encouraging dissent against the military and carries a maximum three-year jail term -- has been widely used in the crackdown on dissent.
Breaching immigration law 13-1 carries a maximum of five years in prison.
Filmmaker Kubota, 26, was detained near an anti-government rally in Yangon along with two Myanmar citizens.
After the charges were filed, he was transferred from police custody to Yangon's Insein prison, a security source told AFP, requesting anonymity.
"He's in good health and embassy officials have visited him already at the police station where he has been detained," a security source told AFP.
According to a profile on FilmFreeway, he has previously made documentaries on Myanmar's Muslim Rohingya minority and "refugees and ethnic issues in Myanmar".
He is the fifth foreign journalist detained in Myanmar after US citizens Nathan Maung and Danny Fenster, Robert Bociaga of Poland and Yuki Kitazumi of Japan, who were all eventually freed and deported.
Fenster, who was held in May last year as he attempted to leave the country, faced a closed-door trial inside Insein on charges of unlawful association, incitement against the military and breaching visa rules.
He was sentenced to 11 years in prison before being pardoned and deported.
Tokyo has long-standing relations with the country's military and Japan is a top donor to Myanmar.
More than 2,100 people have been killed in the crackdown on dissent in Myanmar and almost 15,000 arrested, according to a local monitoring group.
As of March this year, 48 journalists remain in custody across the country, according to monitoring group Reporting ASEAN.
Only China jailed more reporters than Myanmar last year, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.
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How to Make the Right Pregame Decisions and Eat in Laganas It does no honor that God has shown the truth to the king himself in order for that to benefit just only me\n3 He is merciful and has been from forever since long, long way past and back again before.\n1372 – There exists nothing anywhere before us other\nthan him, in which his merchadons [divvings or judgerciss of us and each] were done…before to the first…and the latter too. And from his The Santa Fe County jail mistakenly released an inmate held on burglary charges, prompting a sheriff’s office search Tuesday night that continued Wednesday as 35-year-old Jarrod Bearden evaded deputies, sometimes by a matter of minutes, Sheriff Adan Mendoza said.
Juan Ríos, a spokesman for the
Santa Fe County Sheriff’s Office, said the agency believes Bearden used another inmate’s identity to trick jail staff into letting him go. He wasn’t certain how that occurred, he said.
It took jail officials about 45 minutes to realize the error — giving Bearden a head start on law enforcement, Mendoza said.
Warden Derek Williams confirmed the mistake in an email sent by county spokeswoman Sara Smith, though he didn’t specify how Bearden was able to use another man’s identity. He attributed Bearden’s release to “human error.”
“The failure to follow established protocols … appears to have allowed this misrepresentation to go undetected and resulted in erroneous release,” Williams wrote in the email.
According to his statement, the last time a mistaken release occurred at the jail was in April 2017. Officials are conducting a review on Bearden’s escape, Williams added, and looking into ways to prevent future occurrences — which could include retinal scanning and electronic fingerprint technology. It was unclear whether an increased staffing vacancy rate contributed to Bearden’s mistaken release. Records show the jail has been struggling with a high vacancy rate for detention officers since last year.
In June, 44 percent of its detention officer jobs were unfilled, according to the county Public Safety Department’s monthly report. That compares with a vacancy rate in 2020 that fluctuated but stayed below 20 percent. By April 2021, the rate rose to 22 percent and continued to rise gradually to 39 percent in September and a high of
49 percent in January.
The sheriff’s office began its search for Bearden near the jail before expanding to residences in the Santa Fe area associated with him, Mendoza said.
Deputies spoke with people at some of the homes who said they had recently seen Bearden.
“We were pretty much hot on his trail,” Mendoza said.
The sheriff’s office put out an alert on Bearden to other law enforcement agencies and alerted the community about his escape through a Facebook post, Ríos said.
Bearden previously was convicted of possessing a controlled substance and has faced numerous other charges, including trafficking controlled substances and resisting, evading or obstructing an officer.
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MILAN (AP) — Italy’s former firebrand interior minister, Matteo Salvini, is campaigning to get his old job back with a stop Thursday on Italy’s southernmost island of Lampedusa, the gateway for tens of thousands of migrants arriving in Italy each year across the perilous central Mediterranean Sea.
Salvini is sounding the alarm that the migrant reception center on the island, which would rather be known as a summertime tourist destination, is “collapsing,” with more than 1,500 people crammed into a space designed, by his count, for 357.
“An absolute shame for Italy and for Europe,” Salvini said, accusing his successor of hiding the actual numbers of migrants coming through Lampedusa with transfers to Sicily and elsewhere.
Salvini is making immigration a key part of his campaign for Italy's parliamentary election next month. The Sept. 25th vote came after his right-wing anti-migrant League party, along with two other parties, yanked their support for outgoing Premier Mario Draghi’s 17-month-old pandemic unity government.
During Salvini’s short but dramatic tenure as interior minister in 2018-19, migrant arrivals in Italy dropped sharply as he pursued policies of deterrence, including instituting long government delays in assigning safe ports to rescue ships. He is currently on trial in Sicily, charged with kidnapping in one such case.
While his League led the right-wing coalition in Italy's 2018 election, it sank in popularity after joining Draghi’s government. It is now lagging in the polls behind another right-wing coalition partner, the far-right Brothers of Italy led by Giorgia Meloni.
Now, Salvini is fighting for his political relevance. If the right-wing coalition wins the Sept. 25 vote, the leader of the party with the most votes would be tapped as premier to form a new government and lesser parties will vie for Cabinet seats. Meloni is seeking to become Italy's first female premier.
Not everyone on the island of Lampedusa is keen to be part of Salvini’s electoral rhetoric. The island’s mayor is worried about the impact on tourism, and insists the current system of transferring migrants to Sicily and beyond was averting the emergency situations experienced during peak arrival years of from 2014 to 2016.
“The crucial element is not to slow down or jam the transfer to the mainland,” Mayor Filippo Mannino said.
Flavio Di Giacomo, a spokesman with the Italian offices of the International Organization for Migration, said while migrant arrivals are up this year by about one-third over 2021, they are still well below the 120,000 to 180,000 registered annually from 2014-2016.
“These are not emergency numbers. We are not facing a numerical emergency. But we are facing a humanitarian emergency,’’ Di Giacomo said, citing 905 people who have died or gone missing at sea this year.
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David Lohmueller in Lampedusa, Sicily and Paolo Santalucia in Rome contributed.
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Asia's central banks deploy forex reserves in fighting currency bears
India, Thailand and Korea have seen their reserves drop by a combined $115 billion this year as they sold dollars to curb currency declines. While most central banks in Asia are also raising rates, economists see this aimed more at tamping down inflation than narrowing the rate differential with the Federal Reserve.
Asia’s emerging economies are drawing on large foreign exchange reserves to help prop up their currencies rather than going all-out with interest-rate hikes.
India, Thailand and Korea have seen their reserves drop by a combined $115 billion this year as they sold dollars to curb currency declines. While most central banks in Asia are also raising rates, economists see this aimed more at tamping down inflation than narrowing the rate differential with the Federal Reserve.
The hope in the region is that a relatively slow and shallow hiking cycle will be enough to keep a lid on price gains without sending economies into reverse.
“Emerging-markets Asia central banks are arguably less willing to indulge in competitive hikes,” said Vishnu Varathan, head of economics and strategy at Mizuho Bank Ltd. in Singapore. “The build-up of FX reserves provides some scope for these central banks to exploit this as a means to backstop currencies and contain imported inflation.”
China, the biggest emerging market of all and the top-ranked nation for currency reserves, remains on a different course to the rest of region. Its reserves have fallen by $179 billion this year to $3.07 trillion but the central bank has also lowered some key lending rates amid efforts to offset the impact of Beijing’s Covid-zero stance.
“Many Asian central banks have accumulated foreign reserves during periods of capital inflows and low US interest rates, which can now be drawn upon,” said Chua Hak Bin, an economist at Maybank Investment Banking Group. “Maintaining currency stability is important to shoring up economic confidence and lowering the threat to exporters and borrowers, especially for smaller, more open economies.”
To be fair, almost no economy in the world has been spared the impact of the dollar’s relentless rise, but emerging Asia currencies have held up well on relative basis and despite a reticence to push hard on policy rates.
India has run down its reserves by $62 billion this year while raising its benchmark interest rate just 90 basis points. Even with an expected 50 basis points hike by the Reserve Bank of India on Friday, this will still be well short of the 225 basis points of increases by the Fed.
The rupee has dropped to a series of record lows during the period, but has managed to hold its place in the top half of the field for year-to-date performance among currencies in the region.
Lower rates and renewed appeal for equities and the tech sectors in India and South Korea should help rupee and the won, said Ashish Agrawal, head of FX and EM macro strategy research at Barclays Plc in Singapore.
South Korea, which began raising rates 12 months ago but let itself fall behind the Fed this year, has seen a near $25 billion of drop in reserves. The won is down over 9% since the beginning of January and has hit levels seen last seen in 2009.
Thailand has seen $28 billion of depletion in its reserves while maintaining rates at a record low and seeing the baht drop 8% to the lowest since 2006. The Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia have also seen a drop in their reserves this year.
Mizuho’s Varathan cautioned that Thailand, the Philippines and to a lesser extent South Korea are showing a concerning degree of “cash burn” of dollars in their reserves when compared to times of previous crises for the region.
To be sure, reserves are not made up entirely of dollars and part of the reserve decline across countries reflects the drop in the value of other reserve currencies against the greenback, not just market intervention.
Policy makers have also looked beyond both reserves and rate hikes to support their currencies. The RBI has eased rules to attract more dollar inflows from non-residents and foreigners into its debt. South Korea has asked its National Pension Service for more active hedging when investing abroad.
“Rates hikes don’t always work in currency defense,” said Sonal Varma, chief economist India and Asia ex-Japan at Nomura Holdings Inc. “So central banks are using a mix of allowing some depreciation and expending FX reserves.”
The company will stop producing Jazz after October 2022 while the crossover WR-V will not be produced beyond March 2023. The carmaker will also stop the production and sale of the 4th Generation Honda City by December 2022 in the country. However, the 5th generation of the sedan will continue to be available in the market, a source in the know of things told ETAuto.
The company will stop producing Jazz after October 2022 while the crossover WR-V will not be produced beyond March 2023. The carmaker will also stop the production and sale of the 4th Generation Honda City by December 2022 in the country. However, the 5th generation of the sedan will continue to be available in the market, a source in the know of things told ETAuto. | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/asias-central-banks-deploy-forex-reserves-in-fighting-currency-bears/93339040 | 2022-08-04T08:10:23Z | https://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/industry/asias-central-banks-deploy-forex-reserves-in-fighting-currency-bears/93339040 | true |
- Revenue Increases 1.9% Compared to 1Q22
- Gross Margin Increases 40 Basis Points from 1Q22 to 25.4%
- Net Earnings Increase to NT$1.82 or US$0.06 per Basic Common Share or US$1.22 per Basic ADS, up 8.3% Compared to 1Q22
- Strong Free Cash Flow of US$78.0 Million in the First Half of 2022, with a Further Expansion of Cash and Cash Equivalents Balance to US$244.4 Million
- Distributed Cash Dividend of NT$4.3 Per Common Share on July 20, 2022 and US$2.876 Per ADS on July 27, 2022
HSINCHU, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS), an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services ("OSAT"), today reported consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. All U.S. dollar figures cited in this press release are based on the exchange rate of NT$29.74 against US$1.00 as of June 30, 2022.
All the figures were prepared in accordance with Taiwan-International Financial Reporting Standards ("Taiwan-IFRS").
Revenue for the second quarter of 2022 was NT$6,851.7 million or US$230.4 million, an increase of 1.9% from NT$6,725.2 million or US$226.1 million in the first quarter of 2022 and a decrease of 1.9% from NT$6,982.3 million or US$234.8 million for the same period in 2021.
Net non-operating income in second quarter of 2022 was NT$308.9 million or US$10.4 million, compared to NT$229.0 million or US$7.7 million in the first quarter of 2022, and net non-operating expenses of NT$18.9 million or US$0.6 million in the second quarter of 2021. Second quarter 2022 results benefitted from a foreign exchange gain of NT$82 million or US$2.8 million, share of profit of associates accounted for using equity method of NT$41 million or US$1.4 million and a NT$10 million or US$0.3 million decrease in finance expense compare to the prior quarter. This was partially offset by an increase of loss on valuation of financial assets at fair value through profit or loss of NT$54 million or US$1.8 million.
Net profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the second quarter of 2022 was NT$1,320.6 million or US$44.4 million, and NT$1.82 or US$0.06 per basic common share, as compared to NT$1,224.7 million or US$41.2 million, and NT$1.68 or US$0.06 per basic common share in the first quarter of 2022, and NT$1,283.6 million or US$43.2 million, and NT$1.76 or US$0.06 per basic common share in the second quarter of 2021. Net earnings for the second quarter of 2022 were US$1.22 per basic ADS, compared to US$1.13 per basic ADS for the first quarter of 2022 and US$1.19 per basic ADS in the second quarter of 2021.
Free cash flow for the first half of 2022 was NT$2,321.0 million or US$78.0 million, with a balance of cash and cash equivalents was NT$7,269.6 million or US$244.4 million.
Second Quarter 2022 Investor Conference Call / Webcast Details
Date: Thursday, August 4, 2022
Time: 3:00PM Taiwan (3:00AM New York)
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About ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC.:
ChipMOS TECHNOLOGIES INC. ("ChipMOS" or the "Company") (Taiwan Stock Exchange: 8150 and NASDAQ: IMOS) (www.chipmos.com) is an industry leading provider of outsourced semiconductor assembly and test services. With advanced facilities in Hsinchu Science Park, Hsinchu Industrial Park and Southern Taiwan Science Park in Taiwan, ChipMOS is known for its track record of excellence and history of innovation. The Company provides end-to-end assembly and test services to leading fabless semiconductor companies, integrated device manufacturers and independent semiconductor foundries serving virtually all end markets worldwide.
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See how scholarship award boosts local woman toward Certified Veterinary Practice Manager status
Published 12:12 am Thursday, August 4, 2022
It is always a joy to get to see someone receive what they need to be successful in the field of her choice.
DeAnn Thompson, practice manager for Bridge City Animal Hospital and lover of all animals, has found the career she wants, but getting back to college to earn the demanding professional credentials and certifications required to work at the top of her field as a Certified Veterinary Practice Manager seemed financially out of reach.
She and her husband, who is recovering from a recent cardiac surgery, are raising two elementary-aged children, and they knew even a few semesters of books and tuition would almost take a miracle.
Thompson found exactly the miracle she needed to boost her back onto the path to success in the form of a $2,100 check from P.E.O. International’s Program for Continuing Education.
She was the perfect candidate for this grant program. She needs only a couple of semesters to complete her educational goals that she had set aside in order to care for her family.
Local P.E.O. Chapter CC sponsored her application for this one-time financial aid, and when this door for funding opened, the company that employs Thompson saw an opportunity to take advantage of her proven work ethic and the advanced certification she would soon receive by adding a few management skills from the corporate side to allow her pick up staff training skills for the expanding company’s new veterinary offices.
Gail Showalter, a P.E.O. member and known champion of women struggling to make their educational dreams come true, identified Thompson as a solid candidate, ready to make the most of this financial blessing.
Today, P.E.O. members are pleased to congratulate Thompson and present her with a certificate of merit to celebrate the new horizons she is moving toward. | https://www.orangeleader.com/2022/08/04/deann-thompson-boosted-with-p-e-o-scholarship-toward-professional-passion/ | 2022-08-04T08:20:43Z | https://www.orangeleader.com/2022/08/04/deann-thompson-boosted-with-p-e-o-scholarship-toward-professional-passion/ | true |
TX Norman OK Zone Forecast for Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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National Weather Service Norman OK
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
TXZ086-042100-
Wichita-
Including the cities of Sheppard AFB and Wichita Falls
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 105. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 103. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 100.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hot. Highs around 100.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
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TXZ083-042100-
Hardeman-
Including the city of Quanah
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs around 104. South winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight. Heat
index values up to 106 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 103. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
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TXZ084-042100-
Foard-
Including the city of Crowell
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs around 104. South winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 102. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ087-042100-
Knox-
Including the cities of Munday and Knox City
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 104. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ085-042100-
Wilbarger-
Including the city of Vernon
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 105. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 103. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ088-042100-
Baylor-
Including the city of Seymour
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 103. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ089-042100-
Archer-
Including the cities of Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City,
and Scotland
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 104. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ090-042100-
Clay-
Including the city of Henrietta
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 104. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 102. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
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BEIJING — China is staging live-fire military drills in six self-declared zones surrounding Taiwan in response to a visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the island Beijing claims as its own territory.
China’s 2 million-strong military is the world’s largest and its navy has more ships than the U.S. Taiwan’s armed forces can’t compare in numbers, but it has vowed to resist coercive measures to impose Chinese Communist Party rule over the self-governing island democracy.
“It will take some hard diplomacy to reestablish a stable equilibrium,” said Stanford University political scientist Kharis Templeman. “I don’t know how this confrontation will ultimately play out, but I think we are in for a rocky few weeks.”
The following is a look at the issues surrounding the escalation of tensions.
WHAT IS CHINA DOING IN SEAS AND SKIES AROUND TAIWAN?
China says it has begun exercises involving warplanes, navy ships and missile strikes in six zones surrounding Taiwan. Those lie as little as 20 kilometers (12 miles) off the island’s coast, potentially infringing on Taiwan’s territorial waters. Few details have been given by Beijing, but it has described the drills as punishment for the U.S. allowing Pelosi’s visit to proceed, even though President Joe Biden did not have the authority to prevent her traveling to the island.
Live-fire exercises are a test of a military’s ability to perform missions under conditions most resembling actual warfare. In this case, they are designed to show the level of force China could unleash against Taiwan if Beijing decided to make good on the pledge to seize control of the island and punish those supporting its independence.
The exercises are thought to be the largest and most threatening toward Taiwan since Beijing launched missiles into waters north and south of the island in 1995 and 1996 in response to a visit to the U.S. by then-President Lee Teng-hui. China regularly sends warplanes into Taiwan’s air defense identification zone and has at times crossed the middle line of the Taiwan Strait dividing the sides, but has stopped short of direct incursions or attacks that could spark a regional conflict.
WHY IS CHINA TAKING THESE ACTIONS AND WHAT DOES IT HOPE TO ACHIEVE?
China has increasingly forcefully declared that Taiwan must be brought under its control by force if necessary and in defiance of Washington and other backers of the island’s democracy. Pelosi’s visit came at a particularly sensitive time when Chinese President and head of the armed forces Xi Jinping is preparing to seek a third five-year term as leader of the ruling Communist Party. Xi has named no successor and he’s accumulated vast powers despite criticism of his handling of the economy, partly as a result of his hardline approach to COVID-19 and a marked downturn in relations with the West.
Xi has said Taiwan’s fate cannot remain unsettled indefinitely and U.S. military officials have said China may seek a military solution within the next few years. China’s constitution incorporates Taiwan in its national territory and its 2005 anti-secession law threatens invasion if “possibilities for a peaceful reunification should be completely exhausted,” seen to apply in the case of a formal declaration of independence or foreign intervention.
China insists that Taiwan accept its contention that the island is a part of China, whose sole legitimate government sits in Beijing. In the face of China’s military threats and relentless campaign to isolate Taiwan diplomatically, islanders overwhelmingly support the status quo of de facto independence. That sentiment has been further reinforced by Beijing’s ruthless crackdown on political rights and free speech in Hong Kong, which China has long touted as a model for its future governance of Taiwan.
WHAT HAS BEEN THE RESPONSE FROM TAIWAN AND THE U.S.?
Taiwan has put its military on alert and staged civil defense drills. While its air force, navy and 165,000-member armed forces are a fraction of the size of China’s, they have been bolstered by high-tech weaponry and early-warning systems intended to make a Chinese invasion as difficult as possible. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which China has tacitly supported, has also served as a wakeup call to Taipei, which is now looking to overhaul training and tactics.
Numerous U.S. naval and other military assets are currently deployed in areas close to Taiwan, including the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and its battle group. Washington has comprehensively rejected China’s claims that the Taiwan Strait is sovereign Chinese territory and maintains the right to sail past Chinese outposts in the South China Sea, despite Chinese protests.
WHAT ARE THE RISKS AND HOW LONG WILL TENSIONS PERSIST?
It remains unclear whether China will seek to keep tensions at a high pitch even after the end of the current round of exercises. Spokespeople from the Foreign and Defense Ministries, the Cabinet’s Taiwan Affairs Office and other departments have vowed President Tsai Ing-wen’s administration and the U.S. government will pay a price over Pelosi’s visit, but have not given details on how and when that objective will be achieved.
Following the visit, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told U.S. National Public Radio that “the possibility of some kind of incident is real,” given the scale of the Chinese exercises.
“And we believe that what China is doing here is not responsible. We believe that it is escalating tensions unnecessarily,” Sullivan said.
The long-standing modus vivendi between Washington and Beijing is being “seriously challenged” by both sides, said Templeman, the Stanford University political scientist.
Washington has pushed back against Beijing with high-level visits, a relaxation of official contact restrictions and arms sales.
“Washington as a whole has become much less concerned about offending China and much less deferential to Beijing’s demands related to Taiwan,” Templeman said. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/explainer-why-is-china-staging-drills-around-taiwan/2022/08/04/88434642-13cc-11ed-8482-06c1c84ce8f2_story.html | 2022-08-04T08:23:00Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/explainer-why-is-china-staging-drills-around-taiwan/2022/08/04/88434642-13cc-11ed-8482-06c1c84ce8f2_story.html | true |
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Seven and Nine Gold Coast TV news awash with glowing PR for local property developers.
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But now to Seven’s Gold Coast News, where too much real estate is never enough:
AMANDA ABATE: Well, if you thought property prices were going to drop, think again. A third-generation family of developers is gearing up for what it calls a ‘golden decade.’
STEVE TITMUS: As the skyline of the Gold Coast grew, the Nikiforides brothers watched their forebears shape the coast of today. Now they are playing a part in shaping the future.
- Seven News (Gold Coast), 20 July, 2022
Seven’s ‘exclusive’ special report on that Gold Coast property developer was no more than a massive ad, dressed up as news for the nightly bulletin.
And it was heroic stuff:
STEVE TITMUS: The 50-storey Oracle Tower in Broadbeach is their father's most visible accomplishment but the sons are working on the new trend driven by the population growth that is also keeping prices up.
- Seven News (Gold Coast), 20 July, 2022
Seven’s story treated us to interviews — or was that a pitch — from all of the brothers, and a look at their latest project:
STEVE TITMUS: … their Ventura residences at Mermaid Beach.
- Seven News (Gold Coast), 20 July, 2022
Complete with a tour of the apartments, in case anyone wanted to buy.
And if you’re thinking the images look a bit glossy for a news report, you would be right because almost all come from the group’s website.
So why was this in the news bulletin? Plenty of viewers were asking that question:
News? it look like property ads
- Facebook comment, Niu Niu, 7News Gold Coast, 20 July, 2022
This feels so much like a paid ad rather than news.
- Facebook comment, Stewart Brooker, 7News Gold Coast, 20 July, 2022
3rd Developer Infomercial you have dressed up as news today..........
- Facebook comment, Peter Ker, 7News Gold Coast, 20 July, 2022
But there was one positive comment on Facebook, saying:
Thank you to Steve Titmus and 7NEWS Gold Coast for their exclusive insight into the evolving Nikiforides legacy of Gold Coast development.
You can check out the full story below.
- Facebook, Media Hunt Communications, 21 July, 2022
And who was so grateful? Yes, the developer’s PR team at Media Hunt Communications. Not such a good look.
But it’s not only Seven flogging property in their Gold Coast news bulletin. Nine is doing it too:
CHLOE ROBINSON: The 37-storey Masthead Ocean Club will feature 28 apartments, each with their very own floor, and amenities galore.
TODD MATHESON: Dedicated whisky room, cigar rooms, lounge areas, fully caterer's kitchen, two storey library, wine club. Just to name a few things.
CHLOE ROBINSON: If that wasn’t enticing enough, buyers receive an electric BMW with their purchase, which alone would be worth around $100,000.
- Nine News (Gold Coast), 15 July, 2022
And naturally, the developer’s PR company was again as pleased as punch, posting:
A big thank you to 9NEWS Gold Coast …
- Facebook, Media Hunt Communication, 18 July, 2022
And last week, the agent in that report was back selling more beachside luxury and Nine’s reporter was only too happy to help:
ABBEY GERAN: … Seaclusion, a sleek residential apartment block. Glamorous one, two and three-bedroom residences, some tipped to fetch a whopping $2.3 million.
TODD MATHESON: They've been here for 70 years sharing a lot of memories and now they want to let others enjoy those good times so close to the beach.
- Nine News (Gold Coast), 26 July, 2022
And what did the PR firm think of that? You guessed it. “Sensational story on 9 News”.
And of course there are plenty more property stories where those came from. We counted 14 on Seven and Nine in the last two weeks alone.
So, why do they do it?
Seven and Nine tell us there’s no commercial or financial arrangement. So, we guess it’s because it fills a hole in the local bulletin. And it’s easier than going out and finding some real news. | https://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/episodes/property/13997690 | 2022-08-04T08:23:01Z | https://www.abc.net.au/mediawatch/episodes/property/13997690 | true |
Love Island USA: Bria Bryant and Andy Voyen are voted out of the Villa as THREE new Islanders arrive
The Islanders were forced to vote off two of their own on Wednesday's episode of Love Island USA, ultimately choosing Bria Bryant and Andy Voyen.
Host Sarah Hyland made a surprise appearance during Tuesday's episode, revealing the two couples with the least amount of votes were up for elimination.
Hyland told the boys and girls to split into their groups, deciding which boy and girl to eliminate, ultimately choosing Bryant and Voyen... just before a trio of new Islanders arrived.
Voted off: The Islanders were forced to vote off two of their own on Wednesday's episode of Love Island USA, ultimately choosing Bria Bryant and Andy Voyen
New Islanders: Hyland told the boys and girls to split into their groups, deciding which boy and girl to eliminate, ultimately choosing Bryant and Voyen... just before a trio of new Islanders arrived
Two couples - now-exes Bria Bryant, 24 of Clifton, New Jersey, and Timmy Pandolfini, 29 of New York City and 26-year-old Texas native Mady McLanahan and 23-year-old Minneapolis, Minnesota native Andy Voyen - were up for elimination.
During Tuesday's episode, Timmy got back with his ex, Zeta Morisson, 29, of Surrey, United Kingdom, while Bria seemed to be starting something with Zeta's ex, Jeff Christian Jr., 25 of Cincinnati, though the votes didn't reflect the new coupling and threatened to split them all up.
Sarah said one couple would leave the villa tonight and that the decision would be down to their fellow Islanders and not the public, the results of which will be revealed on Wednesday's episode.
Sarah said: Sarah said one couple would leave the villa tonight and that the decision would be down to their fellow Islanders and not the public, the results of which will be revealed on Wednesday's episode
Hyland asked the guys and girls to sit together in groups, tasking them to decide which to save - Timmy or Andy for the guys or Mady or Bria for the girls.
The groups each started their deliberations, with the guys saying that Timmy and Zeta definitely have a 'strong connection' and they don't want to break that up.
Sarah says it's time for the groups to make their decisions as she turns to the guys first.
Girls: Hyland asked the guys and girls to sit together in groups, tasking them to decide which to save - Timmy or Andy for the guys or Mady or Bria for the girls
Guys: The groups each started their deliberations, with the guys saying that Timmy and Zeta definitely have a 'strong connection' and they don't want to break that up
Jesse Bray, 27, of Springfield, Ohio, stands up and says, 'By far, this decision was not easy, not easy at all, but this boy genuinely has a heart of gold.'
'The boy we're going to save is… Timmy,' Jesse says, as Andy is eliminated… as Zaya flashes Timmy a smile and he goes to join the group.
Sarah asks the girls who they want to save, as Deborah 'Deb' Chubb, 26, of Dallas, stands up for the group.
Not easy: Jesse Bray, 27, of Springfield, Ohio, stands up and says, 'By far, this decision was not easy, not easy at all, but this boy genuinely has a heart of gold'
Timmy saved: 'The boy we're going to save is… Timmy,' Jesse says, as Andy (left) is eliminated… as Zaya flashes Timmy a smile and he goes to join the group.
Deb: Sarah asks the girls who they want to save, as Deborah 'Deb' Chubb, 26, of Dallas, stands up for the group
'This was a very difficult decision but we have decided to save this girl because we believe she truly deserves a fair shot at love,' Deb says.
'This has been an extremely difficult decision and it is not easy to send a girl home. The girl we want to save is… Mady,' Deb says, as Mady and Bria hug.
The eliminated Andy smiles at Mady, as Sarah tells Bria and Andy that their time on Love Island is over, teasing that they will see the rest 'very soon.'
Fair shot: 'This was a very difficult decision but we have decided to save this girl because we believe she truly deserves a fair shot at love,' Deb says
Hug: 'This has been an extremely difficult decision and it is not easy to send a girl home. The girl we want to save is… Mady,' Deb says, as Mady and Bria hug.
Everyone says their goodbyes, as Timmy tells Bria he hates to see her go, as Bria hugs her brother Chazz, 21, saying she's 'so proud of you.'
Chazz says in confession that he's, 'definitely feeling all the feels' and that it 'sucks she has to end her journey so soon.'
Andy and Mady hug last, as Andy says she 'deserves the best' and Mady says he is 'the best person I've ever met.
Proud: Everyone says their goodbyes, as Timmy tells Bria he hates to see her go, as Bria hugs her brother Chazz, 21, saying she's 'so proud of you'
Best: Andy and Mady hug last, as Andy says she 'deserves the best' and Mady says he is 'the best person I've ever met
She adds in confession that she, 'hasn't felt that strongly about someone in so long and the 'hardest part is I was finally starting to let my walls down and I haven't done that with someone in a really long time.'
Bria hugs her ex Jeff, who says in confession he wished he had more time to grow a connection with Bria.
Andy chats with Isaiah inside the house, with Isaiah adding in confession that they had their 'ups and downs' but he 'can't hold grudges on people' and he didn't want to see him go home.
Walls: She adds in confession that she, 'hasn't felt that strongly about someone in so long and the 'hardest part is I was finally starting to let my walls down and I haven't done that with someone in a really long time'
Jeff and Bria: Bria hugs her ex Jeff, who says in confession he wished he had more time to grow a connection with Bria
Andy says he's excited to watch them all before he and Bria left the house together.
'I still feel there was unfinished business for me at the villa. I feel like I left too soon,' Bria says in confession.
She thinks the connection between her and Timmy might have 'worked differently' but she didn't have any regrets.
Together: Andy says he's excited to watch them all before he and Bria left the house together
Unfinished: 'I still feel there was unfinished business for me at the villa. I feel like I left too soon,' Bria says in confession
Andy said he was 'sad' to be leaving and he wasn't expecting it, adding he could have 'definitely had a true relationship outside the villa' with Mady.
'I'm gonna really miss her and I'll be waiting on the outside, and if she wants to re-connect, I'll be here,' Andy adds.
Mady has a drink with Deb, with Mady saying she had a 'gut feeling that would happen.
Waiting: 'I'm gonna really miss her and I'll be waiting on the outside, and if she wants to re-connect, I'll be here,' Andy adds
Gut feeling: Mady has a drink with Deb, with Mady saying she had a 'gut feeling that would happen
'It's like he felt like home, you know,' Mady says, adding, 'God it sucks,' as they both hug while Mady says she's scared to like someone new.
'This is why I have a hard time opening up to people and telling them how I feel because something ruins it,' Mady says.
'That's why it's so hard for me to tell people how I feel because I don't want to jinx it,' Mady tells Deb.
Sucks: 'It's like he felt like home, you know,' Mady says, adding, 'God it sucks,' as they both hug while Mady says she's scared to like someone new
Hard time: ‘This is why I have a hard time opening up to people and telling them how I feel because something ruins it,’ Mady says
Mady says in confession she thought Andy was 'her chance' to have someone and she 'can't catch a break.'
Zeta has a chat with Timmy, asking how he felt about being in the bottom two, and he said he didn't think about that.
'I just knew I wasn't with you so anything could happen. I'm very grateful for more opportunities to make you feel special and you're the only girl that matters,' Timmy says.
Chat: Mady says in confession she thought Andy was 'her chance' to have someone and she 'can't catch a break'
He adds in confession that he's grateful that the 'homies looked out for me' and he will 'cherish these moments moving forward.'
Timmy asks to sleep on the day bed with her as they share a kiss, while Zeta adds in confession that he makes her 'so happy.'
'I don't know what this experience would be like without him. It certainly wouldn't be as amazing as it feels right now,' Zeta says as they keep kissing.
Grateful: He adds in confession that he's grateful that the 'homies looked out for me' and he will 'cherish these moments moving forward'
Kiss: 'I don't know what this experience would be like without him. It certainly wouldn't be as amazing as it feels right now,' Zeta says as they keep kissing
Chazz speaks with his girl, Sereniti Springs, 28, of Clovis, California, saying it was 'definitely rough' to see his sister Bria leave.
'Yeah I think you handled yourself very well and it was very attractive to see how you handled yourself with your sister,' Sereniti adds.
'I love that they see something great between us,' she says of the public vote and Chazz says 'that's good enough for me.'
Chazz and Sereniti: Chazz speaks with his girl, Sereniti Springs, 28, of Clovis, California, saying it was 'definitely rough' to see his sister Bria leave
Very well: 'Yeah I think you handled yourself very well and it was very attractive to see how you handled yourself with your sister,' Sereniti adds
Good enough: 'I love that they see something great between us,' she says of the public vote and Chazz says 'that's good enough for me'
Sereniti says in confession that she sees potential but there is 'always room for growth' and she hopes they can solve their issues together.
Mady keeps crying in their room as the other girls like Zeta are there to support her as everyone gets ready for bed.
Mady is in bed alone as Jeff says she'll find a good man one day and she deserves that as they show shots of everyone sleeping.
Potential: Sereniti says in confession that she sees potential but there is 'always room for growth' and she hopes they can solve their issues together
Crying: Mady keeps crying in their room as the other girls like Zeta are there to support her as everyone gets ready for bed
The next morning arrives as Sydney Paight, 22, of Houston makes coffee for her boyfriend, Isaiah Campbell, 21, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
They are all getting along with their days, discussing dance styles and what their children will do when they grow up, when Mady gets a text.
'Islanders, Tonight three new arrivals will enter the Villa. They have each chosen two of you to cook them dinner #HungryForLove #Tasty,' the text reads.
Sydney and Isaiah: The next morning arrives as Sydney Paight, 22, of Houston makes coffee for her boyfriend, Isaiah Campbell, 21, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Text: 'Islanders, Tonight three new arrivals will enter the Villa. They have each chosen two of you to cook them dinner #HungryForLove #Tasty,' the text reads
Deb wonders if the arrivals are 'girls are boys' as the viewers get the first look at the new arrivals before the Islanders do.
The first is Jared, who says he is 'bringing emotional intelligence to the Villa' and adds that, 'there is a lot of boys out there and I'm a man.'
The next is Nadjha, who, 'wants a man to like throw me around and be just a manly man in the bed,' while the last is Kat, who has 'a very clear type' adding 'right now Isaiah is the top option.'
New arrivals: Deb wonders if the arrivals are 'girls are boys' as the viewers get the first look at the new arrivals before the Islanders do
They are all seen arriving at the villa, which comes just hours after Isaiah himself made it explicitly clear to Sydney that he has no interest in any other girls.
Meanwhile, Isaiah gets a text, which reads, 'Isaiah, Katherine has selected you to prepare her entree.'
Isaiah gives his girlfriend Sydney a hug, as she can only awkwardly respond, 'Have fun' as he can be heard mumbling, 'This sucks.'
Text: Meanwhile, Isaiah gets a text, which reads, 'Isaiah, Katherine has selected you to prepare her entree'
Chazz gets the next text, as Sereniti shakes her head and says, 'You don't need to check your phone baby.'
The text reads, 'Chazz, Katherine has selected you to prepare her dessert,' as Sereniti immediately says, 'We've got popsicles in the freezer.
She adds in confession, 'Chazz is a hot commodity. I am very spoiled because he does cook very well and ladies want what I got.'
Chazz text: The text reads, 'Chazz, Katherine has selected you to prepare her dessert,' as Sereniti immediately says, 'We've got popsicles in the freezer
The next text goes to Mady, causing them all to cheer, as the text reads, 'Mady, Jared has selected you to prepare his entree.'
They all clap as she jokes, 'The entree is me,' while adding in confession, 'I feel excited, definitely what I needed today. I was feeling a little bit down but it's gonna be scary letting my guard down.'
Deb gets the next text, as they all joke that Jared 'has a type' since he texted the two blonde women in the villa.
Mady: The next text goes to Mady, causing them all to cheer, as the text reads, 'Mady, Jared has selected you to prepare his entree'
'Deb, Jared has selected you to prepare his dessert,' the text reads, as Deb says, 'Aww s**t,' with her man Jesse standing behind her.
Deb adds in confession that she thinks she can do dessert, adding she's not the best at following directions, but she will, 'put on my thinking pants and I'm really gonna give it my all.'
Jeff gets a text that reads, 'Jeff, Nadjha has selected you to prepare her entree, while Isaiah gets a text reading, 'Isaiah, Nadjha has selected you to prepare her dessert.'
Deb text: 'Deb, Jared has selected you to prepare his dessert,' the text reads, as Deb says, 'Aww s**t,' with her man Jesse standing behind her
Confession: Deb adds in confession that she thinks she can do dessert, adding she's not the best at following directions, but she will, 'put on my thinking pants and I'm really gonna give it my all'
Double text: Jeff gets a text that reads, 'Jeff, Nadjha has selected you to prepare her entree, while Isaiah gets a text reading, 'Isaiah, Nadjha has selected you to prepare her dessert'
'Honestly, my emotions are all over the place. I mean, being picked twice is definitely a good feeling. I don't know. I definitely can't say I'm not nervous for it, because I am nervous. Sydney's definitely gonna be in the back of my f***ing mind the whole time,' Isaiah says in confession.
Sydney is seen saying, 'You better stretch if you wanna reach,' adding in confession she is 'not happy' about this.
'Worst case scenario is them snatching him away from me. That would f***ing suck,' Sydney says in confession.
Emotions: 'Honestly, my emotions are all over the place. I mean, being picked twice is definitely a good feeling. I don't know. I definitely can't say I'm not nervous for it, because I am nervous. Sydney's definitely gonna be in the back of my f***ing mind the whole time,' Isaiah says in confession
Stretch: Sydney is seen saying, 'You better stretch if you wanna reach,' adding in confession she is 'not happy' about this
Suck: 'Worst case scenario is them snatching him away from me. That would f***ing suck,' Sydney says in confession
Jeff says in confession that it's a 'blessing' and as soon as she sees him, she'll, 'fall in love instantly.'
Sereniti tells Chazz that she expected Chazz to get chosen but he's not worried and says she shouldn't be worried either.
Chazz says in confession that he, 'definitely did want a new girl to come and apply some pressure on Sereniti's side.'
Blessing: Jeff says in confession that it's a 'blessing' and as soon as she sees him, she'll, 'fall in love instantly'
Expected: Sereniti tells Chazz that she expected Chazz to get chosen but he's not worried and says she shouldn't be worried either
Sereniti says in confession she doesn't want to be 'blindsided' so she's keeping herself on her toes, adding she's expecting some 'fire to come through the door.'
Sydney tells Isaiah that Timmy got coupled with Bria because, 'he gave her signs to get coupled with her,' and Isaiah says he knows.
'I just hope they don't snatch you from me,' Sydney says, adding, 'Me not liking this,' before they kiss, adding in confession she knows this was coming.
Blindsided: Sereniti says in confession she doesn't want to be 'blindsided' so she's keeping herself on her toes, adding she's expecting some 'fire to come through the door'
Signs: Sydney tells Isaiah that Timmy got coupled with Bria because, 'he gave her signs to get coupled with her,' and Isaiah says he knows
She jokes that she hopes he burns dinner, dessert and 'the kitchen burns down and they need to evacuate.'
Sydney goes to chat with the rest of the girls, saying she needs to 'wear something f***ing hot' as they all laugh.
On the boys side, Jesse asks how he's feeling about having two dates, as he responds that he's 'blessed to see some beautiful women, but it's also like, you know, if I show any interest, bro, I'm pitched.'
Feeling: On the boys side, Jesse asks how he's feeling about having two dates, as he responds that he's 'blessed to see some beautiful women, but it's also like, you know, if I show any interest, bro, I'm pitched'
Jesse adds that Sydney is a 'jealous girl' and Isaiah says he should be 'jubilant as f**k' but at the same time he shouldn't.
The boys and girls all get ready for the night, as Sydney says this night 'cuts deeper cause of hideaway,' referring to her and Isaiah spending the night in the private hideaway.
They all start preparing their meals as Jeff says he's preparing Nadjha his 'specialty,' as Mady says she can cook her ground beef in a pot of skillet.
Specialty: They all start preparing their meals as Jeff says he's preparing Nadjha his 'specialty,' as Mady says she can cook her ground beef in a pot of skillet
Mady says in confession that personality is very important for her, while Deb is worried because she burned the bottoms of whatever she was cooking.
The new arrivals reveal a bit more about themselves, with Nadjha saying she is 23 years old and she is 'coming to Love Island 'cause I am trying to find love.'
Kat reveals she is 21 years old and she knows what she wants: 'a real man.'
Nadjha: The new arrivals reveal a bit more about themselves, with Nadjha saying she is 23 years old and she is 'coming to Love Island 'cause I am trying to find love.
Kat: Kat reveals she is 21 years old and she knows what she wants: 'a real man'
Jared says he is 23 and, 'these guys don't intimidate me because they all seem like little boys. I don't think the Villa is ready for the flow I'm about to bring.'
They all arrive as they take their seats, even Sydney admitting,' They are hot.'
Isaiah says in confession that it feels good to be picked and they're gonna tell him everything he wants to hear, 'but obviously the whole Sydney situation is definitely a big factor.'
Jared: Jared says he is 23 and, 'these guys don't intimidate me because they all seem like little boys. I don't think the Villa is ready for the flow I'm about to bring'
Good: Isaiah says in confession that it feels good to be picked and they're gonna tell him everything he wants to hear, 'but obviously the whole Sydney situation is definitely a big factor'
Isaiah delivers his meal to Kat, who is impressed that he made the meal himself before introducing herself.
Isaiah tells her she's gorgeous while Mady delivers his meal of tacos to Jared as they share a hug, as Jared says he loves tacos.
Jeff delivers his steak meal to Nadjha, who says it's nice to meet her and Jeff says, 'It's nice to meet your a** too' adding she is 'fine as hell.'
Delivered: Isaiah delivers his meal to Kat, who is impressed that he made the meal himself before introducing herself
Gorgeous: Isaiah tells her she's gorgeous while Mady delivers his meal of tacos to Jared as they share a hug, as Jared says he loves tacos
Fine: Jeff delivers his steak meal to Nadjha, who says it's nice to meet her and Jeff says, 'It's nice to meet your a** too' adding she is 'fine as hell'
He said he wasn't expecting her to be that fine, as she asks if her name threw him off and he admitted it did.
Kat reveals to Isaiah that her job involves 'mukbang' where she eats, 'copious amounts of unhealthy like very large tables worth and then I film it, but it's essentially for people who eat alone so they feel like a comfort of watching the video and they feel like they're eating with someone.'
Isaiah says he has never heard of that but she says that's good because now he can learn about it.
Name: He said he wasn't expecting her to be that fine, as she asks if her name threw him off and he admitted it did
Kat's job: Kat reveals to Isaiah that her job involves 'mukbang' where she eats, 'copious amounts of unhealthy like very large tables worth and then I film it, but it's essentially for people who eat alone so they feel like a comfort of watching the video and they feel like they're eating with someone'
Nadjha says she was born in Colombia and she moved to Atlanta when she was 5 and spent the rest of her life there.
Jeff tells her he's from Cincinnati and he'll take her home to his family right now.
Mady asks Jared how long he's been single for, and he says his entire life, but he's definitely been in love before.
Colombia: Nadjha says she was born in Colombia and she moved to Atlanta when she was 5 and spent the rest of her life there
Mady and Jared: Mady asks Jared how long he's been single for, and he says his entire life, but he's definitely been in love before
Mady says she's been single for six years and Jared says he wanted to become more self-aware of what he wanted in life, 'before I included somebody else in it.'
Mady says that is how she is too and she hasn't been in the best relationships in the past, as they both toast to 'independence.'
Nadjha says she loved all the tattoos but she loves the sweet side, as Jeff says that's how he was raised and he can switch from being sweet to being real.
Six years: Mady says she's been single for six years and Jared says he wanted to become more self-aware of what he wanted in life, 'before I included somebody else in it'
Toast: Mady says that is how she is too and she hasn't been in the best relationships in the past, as they both toast to 'independence'
Sweet: Nadjha says she loved all the tattoos but she loves the sweet side, as Jeff says that's how he was raised and he can switch from being sweet to being real
Mady asks why Jared chose her and he thinks she has a wonderful personality, which is the 'biggest thing for me' but he also thinks she's beautiful.
Kat asks Isaiah how many relationships he's been in and he says only one but it lasted three years, while Sydney can't even stand to look at them.
Kat tells Isaiah that she hasn't been in a 'real relationship,' but she has been in a lot of 'situation-ships' but now she hopes she can find love in the Villa.
Why: Mady asks why Jared chose her and he thinks she has a wonderful personality, which is the 'biggest thing for me' but he also thinks she's beautiful
One: Kat asks Isaiah how many relationships he's been in and he says only one but it lasted three years, while Sydney can't even stand to look at them
Situation: Kat tells Isaiah that she hasn't been in a 'real relationship,' but she has been in a lot of 'situation-ships' but now she hopes she can find love in the Villa
Sydney says in confession, 'I mean, look at him. If for some reason he finds interest in one of these girls, I want to be the first person to know, and if I'm not, I'm gonna be pissed off.'
Jared asks if Mady is happy he chose her, with Mady saying Andy left and it's been a rough 24 hours and as soon as she saw him she knew he was definitely her type.
Jeff says he's definitely gonna try to scoop her up and Nadjha is very excited to meet him.
Definitely: Jared asks if Mady is happy he chose her, with Mady saying Andy left and it's been a rough 24 hours and as soon as she saw him she knew he was definitely her type
Scoop: Jeff says he's definitely gonna try to scoop her up and Nadjha is very excited to meet him
Kat admits Isaiah is still her 'number one' choice and Isaiah says he's 'super close' with Sydney as she asks if he's comfortable getting to know other people.
'I mean, really it's just… yeah… yeah for sure, this is definitely a good start,' Isaiah says, as Kat says, 'Great' and she's 'feeling the vibe' and Isaiah says he is too.
Sydney is still watching from the balcony, asking, 'Why is he smiling,' as Kat casually says, 'Wherever s**t goes, s**t goes,' as Isaiah smiles and says, 'S**t happens,' while Sydney starts crying and leaves the balcony while Isaiah and Kat share seductive looks as the episode comes to an end.
Comfortable: Kat admits Isaiah is still her 'number one' choice and Isaiah says he's 'super close' with Sydney as she asks if he's comfortable getting to know other people
Good start: 'I mean, really it's just… yeah… yeah for sure, this is definitely a good start,' Isaiah says, as Kat says, 'Great' and she's 'feeling the vibe' and Isaiah says he is too
Why: Sydney is still watching from the balcony, asking, 'Why is he smiling,' as Kat casually says, 'Wherever s**t goes, s**t goes,' as Isaiah smiles and says, 'S**t happens,' while Sydney starts crying and leaves the balcony while Isaiah and Kat share seductive looks as the episode comes to an end | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11079731/Love-Island-USA-Bria-Bryant-Andy-Voyen-voted-Villa-THREE-new-Islanders-arrive.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-04T08:24:55Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11079731/Love-Island-USA-Bria-Bryant-Andy-Voyen-voted-Villa-THREE-new-Islanders-arrive.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
New mortgage arm further integrates offerings for Radius agents and clients across California, with plans to enter additional markets as brokerage expands.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Radius, the tech-enabled brokerage, today announced it has launched a mortgage brokerage in California. The mortgage launch comes on the heels of the company's $14 million Series A fundraise and recent expansion to Texas, Florida and Washington.
Radius is a full service, modern brokerage that provides real estate professionals and their teams with the support and tools needed to grow their business — with a simplified and modest flat fee commission structure. The brokerage empowers entrepreneurial real estate professionals with integrated technology, mentorship, recruiting, financial services and marketing resources to build and amplify their own brand.
With the addition of a mortgage brokerage, Radius agents and their clients in California will have access to a more seamless and transparent lending experience. With access to real-time status updates and critical documents in their client dashboards, Radius agents will be able to provide quality information about the lending process to their clients — while being supported by a dedicated team. Radius' mortgage arm will be led by Director of Mortgage Michael Bardales, a 20-year veteran of California lending and Senior Lending Manager Grace Davis, a 17-year real estate veteran and top lending officer in the state.
"We're building Radius Mortgage from the ground up to be a premier lender in California," said Sam Kasle, Radius' Chief Revenue Officer. "For far too long, the lending process has been frustrating and burdensome for agents and their clients alike. By keeping cost structures low and bringing transparency to the entire lending process, we hope to help real estate professionals deliver a better client experience and grow their businesses."
Dedicated to developing the whole agent, Radius helped real estate professionals and their teams close more than $400 million in sales in the first quarter of 2022, while the referral network has generated $25 billion in referral commissions in the last three years. The company has doubled revenue in the last five months, and seen 300 percent revenue growth year-over-year.
Radius now operates in California, Colorado, Georgia, Oregon, Texas, Florida, and Washington. Building on its real estate social network of more than 85,000 agents nationwide, Radius plans to further expand across the U.S. by the end of the year.
Radius is the premier tech-driven brokerage firm for real estate professionals eager to grow their brands and profits. From networking opportunities, branding/marketing resources, to white-glove services for buyers and sellers, Radius is poised to help real estate professionals grow their businesses while saving them time and money. Founded in 2015, Radius is backed by the founders of Trulia, Zillow and Roofstock. Visit https://www.radiusagent.com/ to learn more.
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Pyramids Air Show 2022 held in Giza, Egypt
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
An aircraft performs aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
An aircraft performs aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
Aircrafts perform aerobatics during the Pyramids Air Show 2022 at the Giza Pyramids scenic spot in Giza, Egypt, Aug. 3, 2022. (Xinhua/Wang Dongzhen)
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LUND, Sweden , Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire BunkerMetric, a Scandinavian software company that develops advanced decision support tools for marine bunker vessels. The acquisition is part of Alfa Laval's strategy to expand its digital marine service offering and will be part of the recently acquired StormGeo, a global leader in weather intelligence software and decision support services. Closing of the acquisition is expected during Q3, 2022.
BunkerMetric, headquartered in Denmark, supports ship operators in finding the best bunker procurement plan and improving voyage margins by using sophisticated algorithms. The optimization tools, together with StormGeo's advanced route services, will enable ship owners to streamline operations to help them improve their bottom line. BunkerMetric's procurement optimization tool will become a subscription service within StormGeo's existing offering.
"BunkerMetric will be a valuable complement to our expanding portfolio of solutions built upon advanced digital technologies," says Sameer Kalra, President of the Marine Division, Alfa Laval. "This acquisition will strengthen our ability to support our customers in voyage routing and operational decision making, thereby helping them improve their vessels' operational costs."
Did you know… Alfa Laval has been a supplier to the marine industry for more than 100 years and in addition to its premium product range it has a global marine service network available 24/7.
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Alfa Laval is a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling, and is active in the areas of Energy, Marine, and Food & Water, offering its expertise, products, and service to a wide range of industries in some 100 countries. The company is committed to optimizing processes, creating responsible growth, and driving progress to support customers in achieving their business goals and sustainability targets.
Alfa Laval's innovative technologies are dedicated to purifying, refining, and reusing materials, promoting more responsible use of natural resources. They contribute to improved energy efficiency and heat recovery, better water treatment, and reduced emissions. Thereby, Alfa Laval is not only accelerating success for its customers, but also for people and the planet. Making the world better, every day.
Alfa Laval has 17,900 employees. Annual sales in 2021 were SEK 40.9 billion (approx. EUR 4 billion). The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
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Football rumours: Frenkie de Jong would prefer Chelsea over Manchester United
By PA Staff published
What the papers say
Metro reports Frenkie de Jong, who has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford, would prefer to relocate to West London and join Chelsea rather than sign for Manchester United. Barcelona recently agreed a fee with United for the Dutch midfielder, 25, but the Red Devils have so far been unable to convince him to move to the north west.
The Blues are understood to be willing to offer Leicester defender Wesley Fofana a hefty pay rise. The Mail reports Chelsea want to pay the 21-year-old £200,000 per week to play for them, but the Foxes are not keen to let him go after he signed a new five-year deal in March.
Could a return to Europe be on the cards for Cristiano Ronaldo? The 37-year-old forward could leave Old Trafford for Atletico Madrid or Napoli, according to the Sun which cites AS. United boss Erik ten Hag described Ronaldo’s departure before the end of Sunday’s friendly against Rayo Vallecano as “unacceptable”.
Bournemouth are said to be close to signing goalkeeper Neto from Barcelona as they look to improve their squad before returning to Premier League action this weekend. The Telegraph says the 33-year-old Brazilian will add much-needed experience and depth at the back, where he will challenge Mark Travers and back-up Will Dennis.
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Leeds 'planning to pounce' on three stars including Liverpool and Arsenal target | @AlexCTurkhttps://t.co/syKWFVf4Ny— Express Sport (@DExpress_Sport) August 4, 2022
Man Utd enquire over Alex Scott transfer with 18-year-old midfielder impressing at Championship side Bristol City https://t.co/nevKgxjONY— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) August 4, 2022
Players to watch
Destiny Udogie: Fabrizio Romano reports Tottenham have begun talks with Udinese about signing the 19-year-old Italian left-back.
Charlie Savage: The Daily Mail writes that a number of Championship and League One clubs are interested in taking Manchester United’s 19-year-old Welsh midfielder on loan.
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Key WA businesses want more done to address state's chronic skilled worker shortages
By Nicolas PerpitchMajor West Australian businesses want key barriers to migration dropped to boost the number of skilled workers and help address a critical skills shortage, which the state government describes as one of the biggest constraints on the economy.
Key points:
- The Committee for Perth is made up of key WA businesses and institutions
- It has released a three-year plan to boost worker numbers in WA
- One of 14 recommendations is a reduction in visa processing times
The Committee for Perth, which counts key companies and institutions operating in WA among its members, has released a research report titled 'Race to the Top' laying out a three-year plan to address the state's labour shortages.
Among the 14 recommendations, the report proposed the McGowan government, industry bodies and large corporations advocate for the federal government to reduce visa processing times and temporarily remove labour market testing requirements, when unemployment falls below the "natural unemployment" rate of about 4.5 per cent.
The national unemployment rate currently stands at 3.5 per cent, and 3.4 per cent in WA.
The report said these measures would allow employers to access overseas workers faster and more easily sponsor them when there were no locals to do the job.
The report also called for better recognition of migrants' skills and qualifications to help match them to jobs.
But for these measures to be effective, it said it was critical government and industry work together "to present a unified strategy and narrative on migration" to the federal government.
As part of the report, WA business leaders put forward the case for urgent change.
Brightwater Care chief executive Catherine Stoddart said as an industry, aged care traditionally relied on a migrant workforce.
"Strategies to reduce migration red tape and attract a workforce to come and live and work in our beautiful state is essential," Ms Stoddart said.
"Never before have we seen such a critical labour shortage – something I know is not only true for us and others in our industry – but across a wide range of industries in WA.
"It has been estimated that Australia's aged care industry will experience a shortfall of 35,000 workers per year if we don't find a solution."
Wesfarmers chief executive officer Rob Scott said the company was experiencing skills shortages, particularly in the technology, digital, construction, engineering and supply chain areas.
"In recent decades, Australia has benefited from immigration, and it has been a core part of the successful growth and development of the country," Mr Scott said.
"We hope that we will see an increase in immigration to address some of the workforce shortages we are currently facing as a nation."
Deputy Premier Roger Cook agreed WA had to look internationally to boost workforce rates and grow the economy.
"Labour shortages is one of the biggest constraints on our economy at the moment," Mr Cook said.
"There's not a sector within the West Australian economy which is not looking for more workers, looking for more skills."
"So we need to look beyond our borders."
The Albanese government will hold a Jobs and Skills Summit at Parliament House in Canberra in early September, bringing together employers, unions, advocacy groups and government to address the country's economic challenges.
Mr Cook said Premier Mark McGowan would attend and make sure the Commonwealth understood the importance of a strong skilled migration program.
"Coupled with that needs to be better recognition of overseas trades and qualifications to make sure that people can take the opportunities of employment in Western Australia so we can continue to expand our economy," Mr Cook said.
The Committee for Perth report identified what it called systemic issues limiting labour supply and holding the economy back.
Graduates underprepared for workforce
It said there was a "skills mismatch" among recent graduates.
"While employers are satisfied with graduates' broad attributes, they reported that qualifications could better prepare graduates in technical and professional skills, and employability and enterprise skills," it said.
"There is a need for industry to collaborate with education providers and students to better prepare graduates for the workforce."
There was also a need to make better use of "latent labour supply" to ease the skills pressures.
This meant helping find work for underemployed people who want to work more, "jobseekers with previous experience in occupations and industries that are experiencing skill shortages", and recently arrived migrants.
The report also identified the need to overcome gender differences in certain occupations and industries, with men dominating in areas like mining, scientific and technical services, and women in health care and social assistance, and education and training.
"The gender concentration in certain industries and occupations can reduce an organisation's ability to harness the benefits from diverse views and innovation and introduce flexibility in working arrangements," the report concluded.
"An over reliance on a single gender to fill positions can also reduce WA's ability to meet future skill needs."
Mr Cook said Western Australia already had the highest participation rate on any state.
WA's participation rate is 69.3 per cent. Only the Northern Territory's is higher, at 71.1 per cent.
"A 70 per cent participation rate is an outstanding result," he said.
"But we do need to look at the opportunities to engage those who are underemployed."
Among the other recommendations were for government to establish a "workforce strategy body" called Future Employment WA to make the most of expertise and advice from industry, government agencies, unions and education providers.
It would also oversee closer ties and partnerships between education and skills providers, local and state governments, unions and industry to build the skilled workforce. | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-04/committee-for-perth-wa-skills-shortage/101299760 | 2022-08-04T08:49:31Z | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-04/committee-for-perth-wa-skills-shortage/101299760 | false |
TX Shreveport LA Zone Forecast for Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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National Weather Service Shreveport LA
330 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
TXZ096-042115-
Red River-
Including the cities of Clarksville and Bogata
330 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 101. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values
up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs in
the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
TXZ108>111-042115-
Franklin-Titus-Camp-Morris-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Mount Pleasant, Pittsburg,
Daingerfield, Lone Star, Naples, and Omaha
330 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 101. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values
up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. South
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
TXZ112-042115-
Cass-
Including the cities of Atlanta, Linden, Hughes Springs,
and Queen City
330 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values
up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
TXZ126-138-042115-
Marion-Harrison-
Including the cities of Jefferson and Marshall
330 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index
values up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
TXZ137-042115-
Gregg-
Including the city of Longview
330 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 101.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index
values up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs in
the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in
the mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
TXZ125-042115-
Upshur-
Including the cities of Gilmer and Big Sandy
330 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 101. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values
up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
TXZ124-042115-
Wood-
Including the cities of Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman, and Hawkins
330 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs around 102. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 104 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
TXZ136-042115-
Smith-
Including the city of Tyler
330 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs around 101. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to
104 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with
highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
TXZ149-042115-
Cherokee-
Including the cities of Jacksonville and Rusk
330 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs around 101. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with
highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
$$
TXZ150-042115-
Rusk-
Including the city of Henderson
330 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index
values up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs in
the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
$$
TXZ151-042115-
Panola-
Including the city of Carthage
330 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat
index values up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy with
a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows
in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
in the evening. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
$$
TXZ153-042115-
Shelby-
Including the city of Center
330 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 100.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat
index values up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the
mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Lows
in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
$$
TXZ152-042115-
Nacogdoches-
Including the city of Nacogdoches
330 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 101.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat
index values up to 106.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the
mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat
index values up to 104 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with
highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
$$
TXZ165-042115-
Angelina-
Including the city of Lufkin
330 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 101. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values
up to 107.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the
mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat
index values up to 104 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with
highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
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The latest research report provides a complete assessment of the Electronic Prescribing market for the forecast year 2022-2031, which is beneficial for companies regardless of their size and revenue. This survey report covers the major market insights and industry approach towards COVID-19 in the upcoming years. The Electronic Prescribing market report presents data and information on the development of the investment structure, technological improvements, market trends and developments, capabilities, and comprehensive information on the key players of the Electronic Prescribing market. The worldwide market strategies undertaken, with respect to the current and future scenario of the industry, have also been listed in the study.
The report begins with a brief presentation and overview of the Electronic Prescribing market, about the current market landscape, market trends, major market players, product type, application, and region. It also includes the impact of COVID-19 on the global Electronic Prescribing market trends, future forecasts, growth opportunities, end-user industries, and market players. It also provides historical data, current market scenario and future insights on Electronic Prescribing market. This study provides a comprehensive understanding of market value with the product price, demand, gross margin, and supply of the Electronic Prescribing market. The competitive perspective section of the report presents a clear insight into the market share analysis of the major players in the industry.
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Representative image 1: Y-O-Y Growth Rate Executive Summary
Competitive Spectrum – Top Companies Participating in the Electronic Prescribing Market are:
Surescripts
Henry Schein
Cerner Corporation
HealthFusion
Allscripts
Athenahealth
Bizmatics
EClinicalWorks
Medi-HER
Practice Fusion
DrFirst
Electronic Prescribing market research report will be sympathetic for:
1. New Investors
2. Propose investors and private equity companies
3. Cautious business organizers and analysts
4. Intelligent network security Suppliers, Manufacturers and Distributors
5. Government and research organizations
6. Speculation / Business Research League
7. End-use industries And much more
Electronic Prescribing Market Segments Evaluated in the Report:
Product Overview:
Integrated Systems
Stand-alone Systems
Representative image 2: Global Market Y-O-Y Growth Analysis, By Product Type 2022-2032
Classified Applications of Electronic Prescribing Market:
Hospitals
Office-based Physicians
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Key regions divided during this report:
– The Middle East and Africa Electronic Prescribing Market (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa)
– North America Electronic Prescribing Market (United States, Canada, Mexico)
– Asia Pacific Electronic Prescribing Market (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia)
– South America Electronic Prescribing Market (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia)
– Europe Electronic Prescribing Market (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy)
The Electronic Prescribing market research is sourced for experts in both primary and developed statistics and includes qualitative and quantitative details. The analysis is derived Manufacturers’ experts work around the clock to recognize current circumstances, such as COVID-19, the possible financial reversal, the impact of a trade slowdown, the importance of the limitation on export and import, and all the other factors that may increase or decrease market growth during the forecast period.
Table Of Contents Highlights:
Chapter 1. Introduction
The Electronic Prescribing research work report covers a brief introduction to the global market. this segment provides opinions of key participants, an audit of Electronic Prescribing industry, outlook across key regions, financial services and various challenges faced by Electronic Prescribing Market. This section depends on the Scope of the Study and Report Guidance.
Chapter 2. Outstanding Report Scope
This is the second most important chapter, which covers market segmentation along with a definition of Electronic Prescribing. It defines the entire scope of the Electronic Prescribing report and the various facets it is describing.
Chapter 3. Market Dynamics and Key Indicators
This chapter includes key dynamics focusing on drivers[ Includes Globally Growing Electronic Prescribing Prevalence and Increasing Investments in Electronic Prescribing, Key Market Restraints [High Cost of Electronic Prescribing], opportunities [Emerging Markets in Developing Countries] and also presented in detail the emerging trends [Consistent Launch of New Screening Products] growth challenges, and influence factors shared in this latest report.
Chapter 4. Type Segments
This Electronic Prescribing market report shows the market growth for various types of products marketed by the most comprehensive companies.
Chapter 5. Application Segments
The examiners who wrote the report have fully estimated the market potential of key applications and recognized future opportunities.
Chapter 6. Geographic Analysis
Each regional market is carefully scrutinized to understand its current and future growth, development, and demand scenarios for this market.
Chapter 7. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Electronic Prescribing Market
7.1 North America: Insight On COVID-19 Impact
7.2 Europe: Serves Complete Insight On COVID-19 Impact
7.3 Asia-Pacific: Potential Impact of COVID-19
7.4 Rest of the World: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
Chapter 8. Manufacturing Profiles
The major players in the Electronic Prescribing market are detailed in the report based on their market size, market served, products, applications, regional growth, and other factors.
Chapter 9. Pricing Analysis
This chapter provides price point analysis by region and other forecasts.
Chapter 10. North America Electronic Prescribing Market Analysis
This chapter includes an assessment on Electronic Prescribing product sales across major countries of the United States and Canada along with a detailed segmental outlook across these countries for the forecasted period 2022-2031.
Chapter 11. Latin America Electronic Prescribing Market Analysis
Major countries of Brazil, Chile, Peru, Argentina, and Mexico are assessed apropos to the adoption of Electronic Prescribing.
Chapter 12. Europe Electronic Prescribing Market Analysis
Market Analysis of Electronic Prescribing report includes insights on supply-demand and sales revenue of Electronic Prescribing across Germany, France, United Kingdom, Spain, BENELUX, Nordic and Italy.
Chapter 13. Asia Pacific Excluding Japan (APEJ) Electronic Prescribing Market Analysis
Countries of Greater China, ASEAN, India, and Australia & New Zealand are assessed and sales assessment of Electronic Prescribing in these countries is covered.
Chapter 14. Middle East and Africa (MEA) Electronic Prescribing Market Analysis
This chapter focuses on Electronic Prescribing market scenario across GCC countries, Israel, South Africa, and Turkey.
Chapter 15. Research Methodology
The research methodology chapter includes the following main facts,
15.1 Coverage
15.2 Secondary Research
15.3 Primary Research
Chapter 16. Conclusion
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BEIJING (AP) — A few Chinese old-timers read the pages of a newspaper on Wednesday hung up behind glass on an outdoor display board in a relic of pre-smartphone days, when that’s how people in China got the news.
Wang Junzhong, 70, peered at an editorial in the Global Times, an outspoken, fiercely nationalistic voice of the ruling Communist Party. The headline read, “To safeguard national sovereignty and security, the Chinese military dares to show the spirit of the sword.”
After weeks of threatening rhetoric, China showed the spirit but stopped short of any direct military confrontation with the U.S. over the visit to Taiwan of a senior American politician, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Instead, it opted for military drills as a show of force, sending fighter jets into the air and scrambling crews on navy ships in simulated emergencies after Pelosi defied Chinese warnings and flew into Taiwan on a U.S. government plane on Tuesday night.
The failure to stop Pelosi from visiting Taiwan — a self-governing island that China claims as its territory — disappointed some Chinese who had been riled up by the government’s tough words ahead of her trip. But Wang, in long sleeves and long pants despite the muggy weather, expressed understanding.
“If China didn’t care about its people, it could just go ahead and use force,” Wang said. “If China cares about its people, it’s fine to tolerate for now. There is not much we can do. I think the leaders are facing a dilemma.”
Bringing Taiwan, an island of 23 million people just 160 kilometers (100 miles) off China’s east coast, under Chinese control is a longstanding goal of the Communist Party. Its leaders say that Taiwan is part of China and that the U.S. and other countries have no right to meddle in what it considers a domestic issue.
The U.S., under a one-China policy, doesn’t recognize Taiwan as a nation but maintains informal relations and defense ties with its government — to China’s displeasure. But China is loath to get into a war with the United States, even as it adds aircraft carriers and high-tech weaponry to its forces.
“This is for sure because China and the U.S. need each other in trade and other aspects,” said Song Ao, a 21-year-old university student. “I think we must exert pressure in response to Pelosi’s Taiwan visit, but not fight.”
The Chinese military drills concerned both officials and some residents in Taipei, the Taiwanese capital. China said it had launched live-fire exercises on Tuesday night and announced drills starting Thursday in six offshore areas that a Taiwanese military official described as “sealing off Taiwan by air and sea.”
The drills may be routine but they are too close to Taiwan, said David Hong, a retired Taiwanese American financial consultant who was outside the legislature on Wednesday to try to catch a glimpse of Pelosi.
“It shows their ambitions,” he said. “We need to stop them. No more invasion.”
Crowds waited for Pelosi’s arrival outside her hotel on Tuesday night, and some applauded as her motorcade, escorted by police cars with flashing lights, zipped by and entered an underground parking area.
Pan Kuan, a 30-year-old English teacher, said the U.S. House speaker showed courage by going ahead with her trip.
“Although there was a great pressure from China, she still chose the camp with democracy and freedom, and courageously came to Taiwan,” he said. “She is like a hero. She courageously fought China’s pressure. I think that takes some courage to do so.”
An almost equal-sized crowd of pro-Beijing protesters also gathered outside the Grand Hyatt hotel, cursing Pelosi and telling her to leave.
Supporters of Beijing also protested outside the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong on Wednesday, holding up signs and ripping American flags in groups of four to abide by COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings.
They shouted “Pelosi, get out of Taiwan,” “Destroying China-US relations” and other slogans and threw eggs at a photo of Pelosi.
There were no public protests in Beijing, where both plainclothes and uniformed security personnel were posted around the U.S. Embassy and the Foreign Ministry.
After seeing Pelosi’s plane land, shown live by some Chinese digital news outlets, many in China rushed to the social media account of Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian — who had been issuing threats for days — to express disappointment that no strong action was taken to stop her. Others expressed support for the government’s approach.
“They shouldn’t have talked big in the beginning,” Wang said. “If they had played it down, people wouldn’t feel repulsed. Because they gave away too much, it became difficult to wind up. After all, we didn’t want to use force when she came to visit.”
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Violet Speedwell is a "surplus woman." She lost her brother and her fiancé to World War I, and she's been living quietly ever since, learning to accept that she's not going to have a husband or a family.
Violet is the protagonist of Tracy Chevalier's new novel, A Single Thread. When we meet her in 1932, she's had enough of sitting at home, taking care of her grieving, difficult mother. She wants a life of her own, so she moves to nearby Winchester, where she meets a group of women who make embroidered kneeling cushions for Winchester Cathedral.
I met up with Chevalier at the Cathedral to talk about Violet and the life she learns to stitch together. After a quick tour (Jane Austen is buried here, speaking of independent women) we end up in the choir stalls, surrounded by lacy carved wood and marble. The long rows of benches here are made a little less hard by the addition of bright needlepoint cushions in blue and red and green and gold, designed to protect aching backs and knees from all that wood and stone.
The one thing in the cathedral that was made by women ... were these kneelers and cushions. And I was immediately interested in them — afterwards, it became obvious to me, ah yes, of course, Tracy, you've chosen the story of the women.
"Look at this stitching," Chevalier says, bending over a cushion embroidered with the crest of Queen Mary Tudor. "It is just extremely intricate." The choir stalls, the vaulted ceilings, even the ancient graffiti scratched into the walls — almost all of it was made by men. "But the one thing in the cathedral that was made by women, that we know was made by women, were these kneelers and cushions. And I was immediately interested in them — afterwards, it became obvious to me: Ah yes, of course, Tracy, you've chosen the story of the women."
Those women were the Winchester Cathedral Broderers, a group of volunteers who took on the years-long project of making all the kneelers and cushions that are still in use today. In the book, Violet stumbles into a service at the Cathedral, where the broderers are presenting their work to be blessed. She looks closer at one of the kneelers, and when she turns it over, she sees initials and a date. Someone has left her mark. And Violet decides to do the same.
Chevalier says she picked an actual cushion here in the choir to inspire her protagonist: "Violet wants to make a kneeler, and she gets to choose which design she wants to make, so she chooses this one that we're looking at, which is — I call it the acorn cushion."
It has a central motif of cheerful checkered acorn caps, set on a delicately textured blue background sprinkled with tan chevrons, all worked with simple stitches that were designed so that almost anyone could learn them — in fact, Chevalier did learn them during her research. And yes, whoever made it has included her initials on the back, P.O.K, and a date: 1932. It's a date that will become important in the book, as Violet and her friends keep an uneasy eye on the rise of Adolf Hitler.
Just above us, on the wall, another person has made his mark. We're joined by Cathedral bell ringer Colin Cook, who explains: "There's this amazing graffiti on the wall, which was put there, as we can now see, in the Year of Our Lord God 1545. And the man who did it, he's put his name down there, 'Harey Coppar,' and it says he was sworn bell ringer in that year."
Winchester Cathedral's bell tower also becomes a refuge for Violet, almost as much as the embroidery workroom. And Cook is here to show us around the tower — which is pretty short as cathedral towers go, but still involves a hair-raisingly steep spiral staircase, with only a loose rope for a railing.
We emerge at the top, huffing and puffing, into a large room with loops of thick rope — the bell pulls — arranged in a kind of chandelier on the ceiling. Cook lowers the ropes and gives us a demonstration of what Violet would have seen here, hauling on the heavy bell pull with all his might until one of the Cathedral's great bells rings out.
"When Violet is working on the kneelers and the cushions, she's right there in the middle of the cathedral where all the services are taking place, whereas the bell chamber has its own world above the cathedral, its own rules and regulations," Chevalier says. "Back at that time, there were very few women would have come up here, so it's very special that she does."
Violet loses herself and her troubles in the complexity and precision of the bells — and also finds herself, through an unconventional relationship with one of the bell ringers, and through her work with the embroiderers. Chevalier says it only takes a single thread to make a difference, in a cushion or a life — and while Violet is single, "that wasn't a bad thing; that can actually be a positive thing."
A single thread can make the difference — and by the end of the book, Violet Speedwell has become the thread that binds a new family together.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank Rakyat Indonesia (IDX: BBRI), one of the largest financial groups in Indonesia, announced a net profit of USD 1.66 billion or grew almost double 98.38% year-on-year (YoY) with total assets also increased 6.37% to USD 110.19 billion in the first half of 2022, at the Press Conference on Financial Performance for Q2 2022 on July 27, 2022.
BRI President Director Sunarso said, "We focus on liquidity, especially the growth of low-cost funds; manage the loan quality, especially the restructured loan, while maintaining adequate provision to mitigate the credit risk; and furthermore accelerate business process reengineering to increase productivity and improve operational efficiency."
BRI disbursed USD 73.65 billion worth of loans, a growth of 8.75% YoY, to the micro segment (15.07% growth), consumers (5.27% growth), corporate segment (3.76% growth), and SMEs (2.71% growth). BRI's MSME loan portfolio grew 9.81% or USD 55.85 billion in Q2 2021 to IDR 61.33 billion in Q2 2022, reaching a proportion of 83.27%.
BRI's selective growth strategy focused on MSME, especially the utterly potential Ultra Micro and Micro segment, as the primary source of growth. This aligns with BRI's core competence, leveraging on BRI's vast experience and advanced infrastructure in terms of the physical and digital network, human capital, and progressive digital initiatives. In conjunction, BRI applied the soft-landing strategy to anticipate the deterioration of the loan quality ahead of the end of Indonesia's FSA restructuring relaxation period by March 2023.
BRI's ability to distribute loans with prudent risk management was reflected in the controlled NPL ratio of 3.26%, with strong coverage of 266.6% in Q2 2022, compared to 252.59% in Q2 2021.
Furthermore, Third Party Funds (DPK) grew 3.70% to USD 75.80 billion in Q2 2022, driven by a 13.38% YoY increase in Low-cost funds (CASA), with Current Accounts and Saving Accounts growing 25.63% and 8.32%, respectively. The current proportion of BRI's CASA of 65.12% is a significant increase compared to 59.56% in Q2 2021.
BRI's loan disbursements are supported by ample liquidity, seen from the consolidated LDR of banks maintained at 88.45% as well as a robust 25.06% Capital Adequacy Ratio.
BRI's exceptional performance has also received global recognitions, most notably:
a) Forbes Global 2000 World's Largest Public Companies: named BRI as the largest public company in Indonesia in 2022, ranked 349th globally.
b) The Banker: The Best Bank in Indonesia and ranked 104th globally.
c) The Asset Triple A: The Best SME Banker of The Year for Sunarso, and The Best Treasury and Working Capital – SME for BRI.
"These achievements encourage BRI to continue delivering the best performance and maintaining its position as a prominent financial institution in Indonesia," said Sunarso.
Furthermore, there are 45 million ultra-micro entrepreneurs in need of new or additional funding, of which only 15 million have already received financial assistance. Of the 30 million unreached individuals, 5 million rely on money lenders with 100-500% interest per year, 7 million borrow from relatives, and 18 million are still excluded from any financial assistance.
"BRI will secure its sustainability with a strong engine of growth to provide financial support to the ultra-micro segments that have not been reached yet," concluded Sunarso.
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Kia's fifth-generation compact SUV is a big improvement over its predecessors, and the new hybrid model is the best configuration to get.
The latest iteration of the Kia Sportage gets a major glow-up. Kia has been aggressively pushing the design of its vehicles to the point that this muscular 2023 Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige looks of a completely different lineage to the cute, small SUV it replaces. (Heck, it's barely recognizable as a Kia's.) And behind that wild styling is a sweet new hybrid powertrain, vastly improved cabin tech and the automaker's latest driver-assistance technology.
The new Sportage is larger than before at 183.5 inches from bumper to bumper -- 7.1 inches longer than the outgoing model -- and has an extra 3.4 inches between its axles, bringing the new wheelbase to 108.5 inches. Sharply creased shoulders, more muscular flanks and horizontal grille and rear bumper elements create the illusion of a much broader stance, despite the 73.4-inch wide SUV only being 0.4 inches wider than its forebear. Overall, the new look is more mature with a good balance of proportions familiar to modern SUVs in this class with thoughtful and challenging design details that turn heads wherever the Sportage goes.
The growth spurt makes room for a more spacious interior. The Sportage Hybrid now boasts more legroom than the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, particularly on the second row where it's gained a 3.5-inch advantage (41.3 inches versus the RAV4's 37.8 inches). And even with the battery pack costing a bit of cargo capacity versus the non-hybrid model, the 39.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the Sportage Hybrid's optional hands-free liftgate (73.7 cubes with the seats folded flat) is still very generous for this class, beating the RAV4 Hybrid's 37.5 cubic feet.
Despite being called Shadow Matte Gray, this example's optional $595 exterior finish is more satin than true matte and, frankly, more premium-looking for it. The top SX Prestige spec feels like it was designed with this finish in mind, complementing the paint with satin chrome accents on the grille and window surrounds and contrasting with glossy black trim around the body and wheel arches. And while the LX and EX trim levels come with machine-finish 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels, respectively, the SX Prestige features practically color-matched matte gray 18s with 235/60 all-season tires.
The Sportage Hybrid is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 mated to a 44-kilowatt electric motor and a 1.5-kilowatt-hour lithium-polymer battery. Together, they make a total of 227 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque which is routed through a 6-speed automatic transmission to either the front wheels or an optional all-wheel-drive system with a locking center differential for light off-road use. This is essentially the same hybrid powertrain from the outstanding Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, but with one more pony, so if you don't love the Kia's look, maybe the Hyundai will tickle your fancy.
User-selectable drive modes (Normal, Eco and Sport) allow broad customization of the Sportage Hybrid's responsiveness. Meanwhile, standard paddle shifters grant more precise control over the transmission's behavior, but I almost never need them given the hybrid SUV's comfort-tuned suspension favoring a more relaxed driving style.
The hybrid is the most powerful Sportage variant (for now), being substantially more potent than the 187-hp 2.5-liter engine in the non-hybrid. I'm impressed with the smooth acceleration and solid passing power. The 1.6-liter engine doesn't deliver the most pleasant wide-open-throttle auditory experience, but it is a lot less drone-y than most CVT-equipped hybrids and, during light cruising and city driving, the Sportage Hybrid is satisfyingly quiet.
It's also fuel-efficient. The front-drive Sportage Hybrid averages 42 mpg in the city, 48 mpg highway and 43 mpg combined according to the EPA's estimates. Adding all-wheel drive knocks the numbers for my example down to a tidy 38 mpg across the board. Over a 149-mile mix of performance testing and relaxed cruising, I averaged 35.5 mpg -- not too far off the mark.
Of course, if you're as impressed with the Sportage Hybrid's performance as I am, it may be worth waiting for the upcoming plug-in hybrid model expected to launch later this year. The PHEV swaps in a bigger 7.2-kWh battery pack that can be recharged at an outlet or charging station for up to 32 miles of electric range before reverting to gasoline hybrid operation, which should boost overall efficiency. It should also be a touch more powerful thanks to its 67-kW electric motor.
However, there are potential trade-offs to consider: Making room for more battery will cost the PHEV 1.8 inches of rear legroom and 2.1 cubic feet of cargo space -- though, it'll still finish ahead of the RAV4 by both metrics. There's also the higher expected price and potentially more limited availability to consider. Still, if it's anywhere near as good as the Hyundai Tucson PHEV -- which it almost certainly will be with the same powertrain and tech -- the Sportage PHEV will be worth the wait.
The Sportage's cockpit is home to Kia's now-familiar dual-display infotainment system that bonds two screens to a single curved glass panel stretching halfway across the dashboard. This is essentially the same infotainment setup we've seen previously in the Kia EV6, but with the EV-specific menus swapped out for hybrid screens.
The left display is home to the standard 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and information display. The right is where you'll find the latest generation of Kia's UVO touchscreen infotainment. The base LX trim features an 8-inch touchscreen, while EX and SX Prestige step up to a 12.3-inch display with navigation. I'm a fan of this system's logical and familiar menu system, the user-customizable 'star' shortcut buttons on the steering wheel and dashboard and its unique, weird features like the ability to record audio memos or listen to nature sounds on the go.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard for all models with wireless connectivity on the base LX spec's 8-inch system, but not the big-screen EX or SX Prestige models. This is an odd omission that makes the wireless phone charger added at these trim levels feel slightly less useful, but not quite a deal breaker.
Regardless of trim, all 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrids come standard with the automaker's Drivewise driver aid suite. This rolls in lane-keeping assist, forward-collision avoidance with braking assist, blind-spot monitoring, auto-braking rear cross-traffic alert and rear park distance sensors. Other optional safety features that come online with the SX Prestige trim include adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, Kia's blind spot view cameras and surround-view parking cameras, as well as 360-degree parking distance sensors with collision avoidance brake assist.
The SX Prestige also adds Kia's Remote Smart Parking, a feature that allows the driver to move the Sportage straight forward or in reverse while standing curbside. For safety, the system uses the distance sensors to prevent collisions with obstructions or pedestrians and only operates when the driver is close to the vehicle. It's nowhere near as complex as, say, Tesla's Summon promises, but it's also extremely simple to operate. Just line the car up with a narrow parking spot, hop out and hold a button on the key fob to guide the Sportage home. As a person living with a garage that mostly goes unused because most cars won't fit while still being able to open their doors, I'd use this feature every day given the chance.
The 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid starts at $28,585 (including $1,295 destination) for the base Hybrid LX, a $1,300 premium over the same non-hybrid spec. Add $1,800 if you want all-wheel drive, but only if you think you'll really need it for your climate; the base Sportage Hybrid is potentially much more cost and fuel efficient without it. EX and SX Prestige models roll all-wheel drive into their respective $32,285 and $37,485 price tags, simplifying packaging somewhat and reducing the hybrid tax to as low as $900 for the top SX spec -- choosing the hybrid is almost a no-brainer at this grade.
Including paint and carpeted floor mats, my example comes in at $38,235 as tested -- over $4,000 less than RAV4 Hybrid Limited when comparably equipped. So not only is the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid one of the top picks in its class with excellent performance and outstanding design inside and out, it's one of the best values, too. | https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2023-kia-sportage-hybrid-review/ | 2022-08-04T09:23:54Z | https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2023-kia-sportage-hybrid-review/ | true |
Taiwan govt websites attacked during Pelosi visit
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Taipei (AFP) – Major Taiwanese government websites were temporarily forced offline by cyber attacks believed to be linked to China and Russia during US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to the island, Taipei said Thursday.
The websites of the presidential office, foreign ministry and the main government English portal came under attack Tuesday night when Pelosi arrived for a landmark visit that enraged Beijing.
China, which claims self-ruled democratic Taiwan as part of its territory to be seized one day, kicked off its largest ever military drills around the island on Thursday in response.
Taiwan's defence ministry also said its website was offline for an hour around midnight Wednesday because of a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack.
A DDoS is a simple disruption attack that overloads a website with requests for information. It does not involve hacking.
According to Taiwan's foreign ministry, the attacks on its website and the government's English portal were linked to Chinese and Russian IP addresses that tried to access the websites up to 8.5 million times per minute.
"As cyber attacks from foreign hostile forces could still occur at any time, the foreign ministry will continue to remain vigilant," spokeswoman Joanne Ou told reporters Thursday.
The presidential office said it would up its monitoring in the face of "hybrid information warfare by external forces".
Taipei has accused Beijing of ramping up cyber attacks since the 2016 election of President Tsai Ing-wen, who views the island as a sovereign nation and not a part of China.
Officials have said Taiwanese government agencies face around five million cyber attacks and probes a day.
In 2020, Taiwanese authorities said Chinese hackers infiltrated at least 10 Taiwan government agencies and gained access to around 6,000 email accounts in an attempt to steal data.
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) _ Adtran Inc. (ADTN) on Wednesday reported second-quarter profit of $2.1 million.
On a per-share basis, the Huntsville, Alabama-based company said it had net income of 4 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 19 cents per share.
The networking equipment maker posted revenue of $172 million in the period.
Adtran shares have increased 8% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 12% in the last 12 months.
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TOKYO (AP) — Global shares were mostly higher Thursday as investors welcomed encouraging economic data and quarterly earnings reports from big companies.
European shares mostly headed higher in early trading. Benchmarks advanced in Asia as jitters eased over U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan. The gains followed a strong rally on Wall Street.
France's CAC 40 added 0.5% in early trading to 6,501.54, while Germany's DAX gained 0.7% to 13,688.05. Britain's FTSE 100 fell 0.3% to 7,426.95. The future for the Dow industrials inched up less than 0.1% while that for the S&P 500 also was little changed, up by less than 0.1%.
Analysts said geopolitical risks remained after Pelosi's visit to Taiwan in defiance of Beijing, with China conducting military exercises near the self-ruled island that it claims as its own territory.
“Despite the easing in immediate concerns, investors will be looking out for any potential escalation in U.S.-China tensions, with any economic sanctions from China likely to negatively affect risk sentiment and positioning in Asian markets,” said Anderson Alves of ActivTrades.
Alves said investors are also watching U.S. nonfarm payrolls, due Friday, for indications on hiring, and how that might affect interest rate policy. But overall, Pelosi's trip so far has had little impact on markets. She was visiting Seoul on Thursday and would then head to Japan.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 added 0.7% to finish at 27,932.20. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 lost earlier gains, shedding just 1 point to 6,974.90. South Korea's Kospi added 0.5% to 2,473.11. Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 2.1% to 20,174.04, while the Shanghai Composite climbed 0.8% to 3,189.04.
India's Sensex lost 0.6% and the Taiex in Taiwan also fell 0.5%.
Earnings remain in focus this week as investors parse the latest results and statements from companies to better understand how inflation is affecting businesses and consumers.
Oil prices rose following OPEC's decision to boost production in September at a much slower pace than previous months. Benchmark U.S. crude added 50 cents to $91.16 a barrel. On Wednesday, U.S. crude oil fell 4% to settle at $90.66 per barrel. Brent crude, the international standard, added 29 cents to $97.07 a barrel.
Upcoming data on the U.S. jobs market could help investors determine how the Federal Reserve will move ahead with its interest rate policy, which has been aggressive in an effort to try and tame inflation. U.S. jobless claims numbers for last week will be released Thursday.
In currency trading, the U.S. dollar edged up to 134.24 Japanese yen from 133.85 yen. The euro cost $1.0166, little changed from $1.0170.
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TX Norman OK Zone Forecast for Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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Zone Forecast Product for Oklahoma
National Weather Service Norman OK
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
TXZ086-042100-
Wichita-
Including the cities of Sheppard AFB and Wichita Falls
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 105. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 103. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 100.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hot. Highs around 100.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ083-042100-
Hardeman-
Including the city of Quanah
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs around 104. South winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight. Heat
index values up to 106 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 103. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ084-042100-
Foard-
Including the city of Crowell
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs around 104. South winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 102. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ087-042100-
Knox-
Including the cities of Munday and Knox City
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 104. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ085-042100-
Wilbarger-
Including the city of Vernon
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. Hot with highs around 105. South
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 103. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ088-042100-
Baylor-
Including the city of Seymour
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 103. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ089-042100-
Archer-
Including the cities of Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City,
and Scotland
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 104. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ090-042100-
Clay-
Including the city of Henrietta
301 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 104. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 102. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 90s.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
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Incredible moment humpback whale breaches yards from stunned onlookers in Boston Harbor
- Stunned fisherman's video shows humpback whale leap out of Boston Harbor
- Second clip sees giant sea mammal jump out of water just feet away from boat
- Joe Fabiano said of the sighting at 5am Monday: 'It was pretty incredible to me'
- Follows striking collision between whale and fishing boat at Plymouth last month
This is the breathtaking moment a humpback whale is spotted leaping out of the water at Boston Harbor.
Stunned onlookers filmed the gigantic sea mammal at Massachusetts Bay, between Deer Island and Long Island, as it made an incredible splash Monday morning.
Fishermen Joe Fabiano and Paula Brogna saw the huge humpback swimming just feet away from their small boat just after 5am.
Fisherman Fabiano's video shows the immense whale (left and right) leaping out of the water as the iconic Boston skyline is visible not too far away in the background
Video shows the whale make the jump once, with Boston's iconic skyline clear in the background, before taking another leap much closer to the fishing boat minutes later.
Small for a humpback, the adopted Bostonite is thought to be one of several adolescent whales seeking fish in Massachusetts Bay over the past few weeks.
But none have been filmed getting quite so close to the city.
Fabiano told Fox News: 'I’ve lived in Winthrop my whole life and boating and fishing out in that area many times.
A second, much closer jump was filmed by the stunned onlookers. The apparently juvenile humpback made its way above the water's surface just a few feet from the pair's boat
'Not once have I [seen] a whale, so it was pretty amazing to me.'
Brogna told NBC10: 'I was like, "Oh my God."'
Monday's sighting follows the striking moment a humpback whale was seen smashing into a fishing boat at Plymouth Harbor, smashing its skylight while terrified passengers were onboard.
Eyewitness Ryder Pankhurst said of the incident late last month: 'It was insane. The guy was just in the wrong place at the wrong time, that's all.
'Pops up, bang! Right on the bow of the guy's boat.'
Thankfully none of the passengers inside the vessel were hurt.
'If someone was on the bow of that boat, this really could have been a tragic story,' Plymouth Harbormaster Chad Hunter told CBS News Boston.
Marine biologists believe that whales and dolphins jump out of water, making splashes that can be heard by fellow mammals miles away, as a form of communication.
But the National Marine Fisheries Service advises mariners stay at least 100ft from whales for their own safety. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11079905/Incredible-moment-humpback-whale-breaches-yards-stunned-onlookers-Boston-Harbor.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-04T09:44:43Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11079905/Incredible-moment-humpback-whale-breaches-yards-stunned-onlookers-Boston-Harbor.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Man arrested after 3 killed in China kindergarten stabbing
By Shawn Deng and Akanksha Sharma, CNN
Chinese authorities have arrested a man suspected of killing three people and injuring six in a stabbing attack at a kindergarten in southern Jiangxi province Wednesday, according to local public security officials.
Police said the suspect, identified as 48-year-old Liu Xiaohui, fled to a mountainous area in a neighboring county after the attack, triggering a search by more than 1,000 police officers.
Liu was arrested 12 hours later, at 10:50 p.m. on Wednesday local time, police said in a statement Thursday.
It’s not clear if children are among those killed and injured as the identities of the victims have not been made public.
However, Education Ministry officials in Jiangxi have requested urgent efforts to “treat injured children and comfort victims’ families in a timely manner.”
Schools in the area have been urged to “strengthen campus safety.”
“All schools in all regions need to work with public security (and) other departments to immediately and comprehensively carry out a major investigation and rectification of potential safety issues on campuses, including kindergartens,” the ministry said, adding that schools with “insufficient security personnel or insufficient security measures” would be closed for the rest of the summer term.
Violent crimes at schools are rare in China, but not unheard of.
Two children were killed in April 2021 when a knife-wielding man entered a kindergarten in the southern Guangxi region bordering Vietnam. Two teachers and 14 other children were wounded. Local police said the suspect, a local man, had a history of schizophrenia.
In 2020, an attacker with a knife injured 37 children and two adults at another school in Guangxi.
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Morning: Partly sunny. Mid 70s.
Afternoon: Hazy, hot, and humid. A few thunderstorms possible. High 92.
Tonight: Scattered storms possible. Low 68.
Tomorrow: Scattered thunderstorms, mostly cloudy. High 85. Low 68.
A heat advisory is in effect for Southern Oneida, Southern Herkimer, Madison, Southern Fulton, and Montgomery Counties from 11 am Thursday to 8 pm Thursday.
Hazy, hot, and very humid weather settles in and sticks around heading into the end of the week. Partly sunny skies today and highs near 90. The heat index is expected to peak in the upper 90s tomorrow afternoon. Drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the afternoon hours. Scattered thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening ahead of a weak cold front.
Widespread thunderstorms continue tomorrow as the cold front arrives. Highs in the low 80s. Partly sunny, very warm, and humid on Saturday, with highs in the upper 80s. A few pop up storms are possible in the afternoon. Remaining very humid and very warm on Sunday, with highs in the upper 80s. A few thunderstorms are possible late Sunday into Sunday night. Scattered showers and storms are possible on Monday as the second cold front of the week moves through. Highs in the mid 80s.
Cooler weather to follow after Monday, with highs in the upper 70s on Tuesday and Wednesday with more scattered showers. | https://www.wktv.com/weather/hazy-hot-and-humid-today/article_d1a86080-13ca-11ed-9cfb-93b4165c6397.html | 2022-08-04T10:00:59Z | https://www.wktv.com/weather/hazy-hot-and-humid-today/article_d1a86080-13ca-11ed-9cfb-93b4165c6397.html | false |
Who is Brittney Griner and what is her fate in Russia?
Who is Brittney Grinner?
Brittney Griner, 31, is a two-time Olympic champion and star player in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WBNA).
Standing 206 cm (6 feet 9 inches) tall, the Texan was selected first overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2013 Women’s National Basketball Association (WBNA) draft.
Griner, known as “BG” to basketball fans, has played for UMMC Ekaterinburg in Russia during the WNBA offseason since 2014. The club has drawn other top U.S. basketball players including Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi and Candace Parker.
Why was she detained in Russia?
Griner was detained at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo airport on Feb. 17 with vape cartridges containing hashish oil in her luggage.
Marijuana is illegal in Russia for both medicinal and recreational purposes.
Griner was detained upon crossing customs to catch her flight to Ekaterinburg, a city 1,400 km (870 miles) east of Moscow.
She was flying there to join her team, UMMC Ekaterinburg, for the playoffs after spending time at home in the United States.
What has her defence argued?
Griner pleaded guilty to the drugs charges against her but insists she did not intend to break Russian law.
She testified that she did not understand how the cartridges could have ended up in her luggage. She speculated that she could have inadvertently packed them as she rushed to make her flight.
Griner had a prescription in the United States for medical marijuana to relieve the pain from chronic injuries. Medical marijuana is a common treatment method among athletes where the substance is legal given that it has fewer side effects than some painkillers.
What has the response been in the United States?
U.S. officials and prominent athletes say Griner has been wrongly detained and have called for her immediate release, saying she is being used as a political pawn.
U.S. President Joe Biden called Griner’s wife Cherelle last month to tell her he was working to secure her release from Russia as soon as possible.
Prominent U.S. athletes also have expressed their support for Griner. Megan Rapinoe of the women’s U.S. national soccer team wore a white suit jacket with the initials “BG” embroidered on her lapel as she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honour in the country, from Biden last month.
What could happen after the verdict?
Griner’s defence team said it was “legally possible” for her to be swapped after the court renders a verdict.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said last week that Washington had made Moscow a “substantial offer” for the release of American citizens held in Russia, including Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan.
A source said that Washington was willing to exchange convicted arms trafficker Viktor Bout, known as the “Merchant of Death”.
Russian officials said that no deal had been agreed to yet, and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned Washington that “megaphone diplomacy” would not lead to results when negotiating a potential prisoner swap.
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Trumpet star Louis Dowdeswell provided an inspirational masterclass to the players of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain as he took time out of his busy schedule to pay a visit to the band's summer course in Taunton.
72 youngster are currently enjoying themselves under the direction of Martyn Brabbins and a team of tutors, with the course culminating in a special 70th anniversary concert at the Royal College of Music in London on Saturday evening (7.00pm)
Eye popping start
Two hours flew by as the Yamaha artist ensured that he captured the attention of everyone from the word go as he shot headlong into an eye-popping rendition of 'Into the Unknown' that would have been heard by spectators and players at the nearby Somerset cricket ground.
Louis touched on numerous different aspects of his professional career and playing — including his early years with Portishead Junior Band and his move from percussion to trumpet, to his own inspirations and influences.
Host of questions
He gave direct answers to the host of written questions that the youngsters had prepared in advance for him — as well as a few more as he went along.
From the playing technicalities to the benefits of adaptability, confidence and endeavour and even the modern-day use of social media — everything and more was explored.
Highlight
However, the undoubted highlight was his invitation for a group of players to join him in a 'call and response' session that explored the building blocks of improvisation.
Speaking to 4BR he said: "It's been great to be here and work with the players — a real pleasure.
Being direct and open about my playing and how it can help others wishing to make music a part of their lives in whatever way they wish in future is important to me.
I loved the responses and enthusiasm and the talent here is incredible. My thanks go to Mark Bromley and the NYBBGB team for inviting me."
It's been great to be here and work with the players — a real pleasureLouis Dowdeswell
Inspiring
In response Mark said: "What a brilliant, inspiring musician Louis is. The players are all still buzzing. Just to hear him play was something else, but his personality also shone through — connecting with the aspirations of the players. We were all simply bowled over."
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPS) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Digital Turbine investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between February 26, 2021 and May 31, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
APPS investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Digital Turbine during the relevant time frame, you have until August 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Industry-Leading Safety Company Unveils Environmentally Friendly BumperSign Solar
DANVERS, Mass., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Safety experts McCue Corporation released its latest sustainable sign: BumperSign Solar. BumperSign Solar is a high-strength signage solution powered by solar energy.
Designed for busy parking lots, BumperSign Solar guides pedestrian traffic, online pickup, and specialized pickup options. It provides high visibility in darkness and automatically lights up at dusk.
This eco-friendly sign is designed using LED-batteries connected to a solar panel and rechargeable batteries, so it will generate power virtually anywhere and turn on every night.
"Designing an energy efficient signage solution is another step to helping our customers save on energy costs and help protect the planet," says Product Engineer Matt O'Brien.
Reusable and energy efficient, once installed, it will continue to charge itself through capturing sunlight and converting it into battery power. Even when there's no sunlight, its technology system can power the sign for up to 5 nights without receiving a charge.
With a strong, innerspring core, BumperSign Solar can withstand bumps and impacts in the parking lot. It's engineered to endure all the elements — with a self-draining design for snow and rain — to save customers from any maintenance costs.
Its modern design and customizability allow businesses to extend their brand all the way to the parking lot, making a cohesive and positive customer experience. It also has easy-to-customize illuminated nameplates that adhere to the sign to ensure branding will stand out.
It installs in 15 minutes or less, creating an organized and safe parking lot experience. No matter the layout of your parking lot, it can be placed almost anywhere, and it does not require the same power-grid consideration as traditional signs do — no excavating or power lines required.
BumperSign Solar will be available for orders starting September 2022.
McCue, a company with over 31 years of safety and damage prevention experience, has roots across the world. With offices in the U.S., China, and the UK, the company's main purpose is to make retail spaces and distribution centers work better and safer. Their innovative products are what make them leaders in the industry, and they're why customers continue to choose them for all their safety needs.
If you would like more information about this product, please contact McCue's Industrial Safety Barrier Team at (800) 800-8503 or email cservices@mccue.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Teladoc Health, Inc. ("Teladoc" or the "Company") (NYSE: TDOC) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Teladoc investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between October 28, 2021 and April 27, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
TDOC investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (i) increased competition, among other factors, was negatively impacting Teladoc's BetterHelp and chronic care businesses; (ii) accordingly, the growth of those businesses was less sustainable than Defendants had led investors to believe; (iii) as a result, Teladoc's revenue and adjusted EBITDA projections for FY 2022 were unrealistic; (iv) as a result of all the foregoing, Teladoc would be forced to recognize a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Teladoc during the relevant time frame, you have until August 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Weber Inc. ("Weber" or the "Company") (NYSE: WEBR) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Weber investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Weber Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's August 2021 initial public offering. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
WEBR investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Weber during the relevant time frame, you have until September 27, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Enochian BioSciences, Inc. ("Enochian" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ENOB) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Enochian investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between January 17, 2018 and June 27, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
ENOB investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) the Company's co-founder and inventor Serhat Gumrukcu was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to the Company lacked a reasonable basis; (5) as a result of the foregoing, the Company had overstated its commercial prospects; (6) Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Enochian during the relevant time frame, you have until September 26, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
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India’s love affair with chess
August 04, 2022 15:18 ISTThere are reasons India’s chess profile has gone stratospheric and the youth parade at this Olympiad is testimony to how many prodigies the country has churned out
Isle of Man, Dubai, Gibraltar, Jakarta, Delhi, Moscow, Riga, Tallinn, Biel, Havana, Uppsala, Budapest, Reykjavik, Chennai, Wijk aan Zee: these apparently random locations have something in common. They all host large open chess tournaments. These opens are routinely assaulted by large packs of hungry, young Indians. One Grandmaster of my acquaintance refers to this phenomenon as the “15x15 desi contingents”: that is, contingents of 15 players, all aged around 15.
In tennis, ‘U.S. Open’ and ‘French Open’ are misnomers. But chess opens are really open. Anybody can play, subject to first-come, first-served, and graded entry fees; strong titled players are often paid appearance fees while untitled players pay a fee for the privilege. Some of those Indian youngsters already earn appearance fees, while others are headed in that direction.
Over 33,000 Indians regularly play formal, rated events. This dwarfs participation from anywhere else and the massive pyramid is one reason why the country’s chess profile has gone stratospheric. There are 74 Indian Grandmasters, many under 20. There are 125 international masters (ditto in terms of age), many within a step or two of moving up the ladder. And these boys and girls have swept age-group medals, while the team has won the Online Chess Olympiad.
Chess has been around for millennia and generally believed to have originated in India. But the rules have changed many times and there have been radical changes in playing formats in the last few years. So it is with India: there is indeed a love affair between Indians and chess.
Sport of the young
The India of today is awash with ambitious tiger moms; it has a young population, cheap data, willing sponsors, and enthusiastic chess coaches. Chess is now a sport of the young; the natural habitat for play and practise is online; and the prospects of making (reasonable) money and good branding makes chess acceptable to parents in a way that say, poker, (also played online with more money on offer) is not.
The love affair started when Viswanathan Anand became the World Junior Champion in 1987.
Anand is the perfect role-model: a nice boy who works hard, makes decent money, behaves well and finishes first. It all translates into superb branding.
Chess supposedly requires ‘brains’. Opinion is divided about whether playing good chess requires general intelligence. But it does require a certain type of pattern-solving: chess is applied geometry after all, with concrete calculation thrown in. Astrophysicists notice tiny changes in the night sky the same way chess players notice small changes in pawn structures. Chess may train the brain to be good at maths, engineering, science, architecture, design, and at other areas of applied maths such as music and computer science.
It is a ‘pure’ sport that rewards the elite. There’s no luck or favouritism involved. Nobody selects chess players; they select themselves by winning. In theory, an unknown player from nowhere could become a world champion by playing through the title cycle step by step. Arguably that is what Anand and Magnus Carlsen have both done. (Chess players do refer to ‘luck’ but that’s shorthand for ‘My opponent made bigger mistakes than I expected’. A chess aphorism is, ‘A good player is always lucky’.)
Good practitioners learn to be focused, disciplined and study hard, and to take responsibility for their mistakes. This also makes playing chess pretty good ‘therapy’.
One member of India’s team, the 18-year-old Grandmaster Nihal Sarin, was encouraged to play chess by parents, both doctors, when they realised he had attention issues and indulged in disruptive behaviour when bored. Nihal very rarely sits at the board even now in high-tension competitions.
Two other teenaged mega-talents, R. Praggnanandhaa and his sister R. Vaishali, were both pushed into chess to wean them off TV serials. Gukesh D. (who also has doctor parents) has been seen to practise bowling shadow leg-breaks to blow off excess energy when he gets up from the board during a tough game.
Chess, karate and yoga
An indication of the spread of chess culture is the geographical and linguistic diversity of the 30 players representing India at this Olympiad. Chennai is the biggest chess centre and contributor but there are players from Thrissur, Nashik, Nagpur, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Guntur.
Every urban centre has some sort of chess coaching available and there are always online classes. The two best known centres for high-level coaching are in Chennai: Chess Gurukul run by Grandmaster R.B. Ramesh and the Westbridge Anand Chess Academy. Grandmaster Dibyendu Barua runs a coaching centre in Kolkata. Many schools now offer chess classes, alongside karate and yoga as optional extra-curricular activities.
Chess incidentally burns serious energy, which is one reason why youngsters tend to be good at it. A long chess game takes as many calories as a tennis match. Bullet games (played with 60 seconds on the clock) pushes pulse rates to the 150-plus range. So it tends to foster physical fitness. Members of India’s chess teams have been known to entertain themselves by competing head-to-head at planks and push-ups.
Like maths and music, chess fosters prodigies. This maybe because these are disciplines that don’t demand knowledge of the wider world, or the emotional maturity that only arrives with age and experience. You cannot be a great writer at 18, or a path-breaking artist at age 15, no matter your talent. But you can compose an immortal symphony at 15, or write a new theorem, or become a Grandmaster.
India is a very young nation and the youth parade at this Olympiad is testimony to how many prodigies it has churned out. Five of the open team members and four of the women are still juniors. All of them are huge talents. The five teenagers in the open teams are all in the World Top 20 Under-20 and four of them are in the World Top 100.
Pandemic push
India has the cheapest phone data rates in the world and high smartphone penetration. This is significant, especially after the pandemic. Anybody can play or watch chess 24x7 on several websites, and it’s not unknown for young players to do exactly this, even if they have a big match coming up the next day.
Remote coaching is a big deal, and analysis is completely computer-driven, with multi-million game databases and real-time analysis. The last three world championship matches have seen both players backed up by supercomputer support while their teams of seconds were located in many different places. There are roughly 2,500 players and coaches at the Olympiad and it’s likely none of them bothered to bring a physical chess set. Smartphones and laptops suffice.
The pandemic turned into a force-multiplier for online play. As the world locked down, chess websites such as chess.com and FIDE (International Chess Federation) started looking at big prize money.
But that meant plugging some glaring problems with online chess, including the really big one: cheating. When a smartphone plays better chess than the human world champion, creating platforms for honest online play requires thought.
There are two popular solutions. One is hybrid chess, where the players are in remote locations but accompanied by human monitors. This works with top players in a big event. The other is smart software that analyses games and compares moves made by humans to the best moves suggested by software.
The Queen’s Gambit played its part with its gorgeous recreation of a lost era of chess. As shown here, competitive chess used to be played at leisurely time controls (150 minutes for 40 moves usually) with adjournments and human analysis. Now, it’s short controls. Big games are often played at 30 seconds per move in the latter stages, and there are no adjournments. Two of the last three world championship matches were decided by rapid tiebreakers.
Top echelons
Suddenly, the Indian public at large discovered an army of desi youngsters who played brilliant chess. Instead of Sagar Shah, an international master, drawing his usual dedicated audience of 3,000 watchers, when he streamed games live, audiences jumped to 50,000-plus for the online Olympiad and, of course, India winning created its own momentum.
The Chennai extravaganza should take enthusiasm to new heights, and expectations are very high.
By the next individual world championship cycle, several youngsters will be looking to break into the very top echelons. In 1985, Garry Kasparov became the youngest ever world champion. There’s every chance that this record will be broken soon, given the incandescent talent of half-a-dozen teenagers (not all of them Indians). In turn, that might inspire another generation to turn their focus on the 64 squares.
The writer is an internationally rated player and Correspondence Master. | https://www.thehindu.com/sport/indias-love-affair-with-chess/article65720178.ece/amp/ | 2022-08-04T10:11:21Z | https://www.thehindu.com/sport/indias-love-affair-with-chess/article65720178.ece/amp/ | false |
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VANCOUVER, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- City Office REIT, Inc. (NYSE: CIO) (the "Company," "City Office," "we" or "our") today announced its results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter Highlights
- Rental and other revenues were $45.5 million. GAAP net income attributable to common stockholders was approximately $1.0 million, or $0.02 per fully diluted share;
- Core FFO was approximately $17.6 million, or $0.40 per fully diluted share;
- AFFO was approximately $8.0 million, or $0.18 per fully diluted share;
- Closed the disposition of the Lake Vista Pointe property in Dallas, Texas for a gross sales price of $43.8 million, generating a gain on sale of $21.7 million;
- In-place occupancy closed the quarter at 86.9%;
- Executed approximately 254,000 square feet of new and renewal leases during the quarter;
- During the quarter and subsequent to quarter end, the Company completed the repurchase of 2,302,694 shares of common stock at an average gross price of $13.11 per share for an aggregate cost of approximately $30.2 million;
- Declared a second quarter dividend of $0.20 per share of common stock, paid on July 22, 2022; and
- Declared a second quarter dividend of $0.4140625 per share of Series A Preferred Stock, paid on July 22, 2022.
"Our properties are predominantly located in desirable Sun Belt locations positioned for long term growth," commented James Farrar, the Company's Chief Executive Officer. "We have built an attractive portfolio of high-quality and amenitized buildings that aligns with tenants' desire for vibrant office locations. Leasing tour activity and tenant utilization trends continue to improve, giving us confidence in the trajectory of our business."
"During 2022, a major priority has been executing our spec suite program and advancing strategic enhancements across our portfolio to drive leasing results. We are also focused on opportunities to generate incremental value. In that regard, we closed the sale of our Lake Vista Pointe property for a $22 million gain and have repurchased $30 million of shares of common stock to date at what we believe is a steep discount to their inherent value. We have provided a slide analyzing the stock repurchase metrics in our August Investor Presentation that can be found in the Investor Relations section of our website at www.cioreit.com."
A reconciliation of certain non-GAAP financial measures, including FFO, Core FFO, AFFO, NOI, Same Store NOI, Same Store Cash NOI, Adjusted Cash NOI and their equivalent per share measures, to the most directly comparable financial measure under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") can be found at the end of this release.
Portfolio Operations
The Company reported that its total portfolio as of June 30, 2022 contained 6.0 million net rentable square feet and was 86.9% occupied. Occupancy was impacted by the newly constructed Bloc 83 property in Raleigh, North Carolina that is completing its initial lease-up phase and has signed leases that have not yet taken occupancy. Excluding the Bloc 83 property, portfolio occupancy was 88.6% as of June 30, 2022.
Net Operating Income was approximately $28.7 million and Adjusted Cash NOI (CIO share) was approximately $26.9 million for the second quarter of 2022. Net Operating Income benefited from $1.1 million of termination fee income recognized in the quarter.
Same Store Cash NOI decreased 7.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in the prior year. Same Store Cash NOI decreased 5.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2022 as compared to the same period in the prior year.
Investment and Disposition Activity
On June 15, 2022, the Company completed the previously announced $43.8 million sale of its Lake Vista Pointe property in Dallas, Texas. The disposition translates to a gain on sale of $21.7 million and a 6.1% cash capitalization rate, including an adjustment for an unfunded tenant improvement allowance. $16.8 million of mortgage debt secured by the property was repaid upon the close of the transaction.
Leasing Activity
The Company's total leasing activity during the second quarter of 2022 was approximately 254,000 square feet, which included 126,000 square feet of new leasing and 128,000 square feet of renewals. Approximately 233,000 square feet of leases signed within the quarter will commence subsequent to quarter end.
New Leasing – New leases were signed with a weighted average lease term of 6.6 years at a weighted average annual rent of $32.47 per square foot and at a weighted average cost of $7.63 per square foot per year. Of note, leasing activity continues to be strong at the Company's Bloc 83 property in Raleigh, North Carolina, where two leases for a total of approximately 23,000 square feet were signed during the quarter.
Renewal Leasing – Renewal leases were signed with a weighted average lease term of 4.6 years at a weighted average annual rent of $28.15 per square foot and at a weighted average cost of $6.90 per square foot per year.
Capital Structure
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had total principal outstanding debt of approximately $658.6 million. Approximately $446.6 million, or 67.8%, of the Company's outstanding debt was fixed rate. When factoring in the $50 million term loan as fixed rate debt due to an interest swap, approximately 75.4% of the Company's debt was effectively fixed rate. City Office's total principal outstanding debt had a weighted average maturity of approximately 3.8 years and a weighted average interest rate of 3.7%.
On August 5, 2020 the Company's Board of Directors approved a share purchase plan authorizing the Company to repurchase up to an aggregate amount of $50 million of its outstanding shares of common stock. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company settled on the repurchase of 394,833 shares of its common stock at an average gross price of $12.64 per share for a total cost of approximately $5.0 million. Including incremental share repurchases completed after quarter end, the Company had completed the repurchase of 2,302,694 shares at an average gross price of $13.11 per share for an aggregate cost of approximately $30.2 million.
Dividends
On June 16, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved and the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.20 per share of the Company's common stock for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The dividend was paid on July 22, 2022 to common stockholders and unitholders of record as of July 8, 2022.
On June 16, 2022, the Company's Board of Directors approved and the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.4140625 per share of the Company's 6.625% Series A Preferred Stock for the three months ended June 30, 2022. The dividend was paid on July 22, 2022 to preferred stockholders of record as of July 8, 2022.
2022 Outlook
The Company is updating its 2022 guidance based on year-to-date performance and its expectations for the remainder of the year. The midpoint of full year 2022 Core FFO per share expectations has been adjusted downward by $0.025 per share. This net change is the result of several positive and negative impacts to prior expectations. Projected interest expense has increased due to higher forecasted interest rates on the floating rate portion of the Company's unsecured credit facility as well as higher outstanding debt from the share repurchase program. 2022 Net Operating Income is also expected to be lower primarily due to the timing of certain leasing assumptions. Offsetting part of these impacts is the accretion generated from the share repurchase program.
Material Considerations:
- Dispositions reflects the June 15, 2022 sale of the Lake Vista Pointe property in Dallas, Texas.
- Termination fee income of $3.4 million has been included in 2022 guidance.
- The General and Administrative Expenses guidance includes approximately $4.0 million for stock-based compensation. Our Core FFO definition excludes stock-based compensation. Excluding stock-based compensation, General and Administrative Expenses guidance for Full Year 2022 would have been $10.2 million – $10.7 million.
- Annual weighted average fully diluted shares of common stock outstanding are assumed to be approximately 43.4 million in the low scenario with $30 million of shares of common stock repurchased and approximately 42.8 million in the high scenario with $50 million of shares of common stock repurchased.
The Company's guidance is based on current plans and assumptions and subject to the risks and uncertainties more fully described in the Company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. This outlook reflects management's view of current and future market conditions, including assumptions such as the pace of future acquisitions and dispositions, rental rates, occupancy levels, leasing activity, uncollectible rents, operating and general administrative expenses, weighted average diluted shares outstanding and rising interest rates. The Company reminds investors that the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are uncertain and impossible to predict. See "Forward-looking Statements" below.
Webcast and Conference Call Details
City Office's management will hold a conference call at 11:00 am Eastern Time on August 4, 2022.
The webcast will be available under the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website at www.cioreit.com. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-844-200-6205 for domestic callers and 1-929-526-1599 for international callers. The passcode for the conference call is 134483.
A replay of the call will be available later in the day on August 4, 2022, continuing through November 2, 2022 and can be accessed by dialing 1-866-813-9403 for domestic callers and 44-204-525-0658 for international callers. The passcode for the replay is 007327. A replay will also be available for twelve months following the call at "Webcasts & Events" in the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website.
A supplemental financial information package to accompany the discussion of the results will be posted on www.cioreit.com under the "Investor Relations" section.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Funds from Operations ("FFO") – The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") states FFO should represent net income or loss (computed in accordance with GAAP) plus real estate related depreciation and amortization (excluding amortization of deferred financing costs) and after adjustments of unconsolidated partnerships and joint ventures, gains or losses on the sale of property and impairments to real estate.
The Company uses FFO as a supplemental performance measure because the Company believes that FFO is beneficial to investors as a starting point in measuring the Company's operational performance. We also believe that, as a widely recognized measure of the performance of REITs, FFO will be used by investors as a basis to compare the Company's operating performance with that of other REITs.
However, because FFO excludes depreciation and amortization and captures neither the changes in the value of the Company's properties that result from use or market conditions nor the level of capital expenditures and leasing commissions necessary to maintain the operating performance of the Company's properties, all of which have real economic effects and could materially impact the Company's results from operations, the utility of FFO as a measure of the Company's performance is limited. In addition, other equity REITs may not calculate FFO in accordance with the NAREIT definition as the Company does, and, accordingly, the Company's FFO may not be comparable to such other REITs' FFO. Accordingly, FFO should be considered only as a supplement to net income as a measure of the Company's performance.
Core Funds from Operations ("Core FFO") – We calculate Core FFO by using FFO as defined by NAREIT and adjusting for certain other non-core items. We also exclude from our Core FFO calculation acquisition costs, loss on early extinguishment of debt, changes in the fair value of the earn-out, changes in fair value of contingent consideration and the amortization of stock based compensation.
We believe Core FFO provides a useful metric in comparing operations between reporting periods and in assessing the sustainability of our ongoing operating performance. Other equity REITs may calculate Core FFO differently or not at all, and, accordingly, the Company's Core FFO may not be comparable to such other REITs' Core FFO.
Adjusted Funds from Operations ("AFFO") – We compute AFFO by adding to Core FFO the non-cash amortization of deferred financing fees and non-real estate depreciation and then subtracting cash paid for recurring tenant improvements, leasing commissions, and capital expenditures, and eliminating the net effect of straight-line rent / expense, deferred market rent and debt fair value amortization. Recurring capital expenditures exclude development / redevelopment activities, capital expenditures planned at acquisition and costs to reposition a property. We exclude first generation leasing costs within the first two years of our initial public offering or acquisition, which are generally to fill vacant space in properties we acquire or were planned at acquisition. We have further excluded all costs associated with tenant improvements, leasing commissions and capital expenditures which were funded by the entity contributing the properties at closing.
Along with FFO and Core FFO, we believe AFFO provides investors with appropriate supplemental information to evaluate the ongoing operations of the Company. Other equity REITs may calculate AFFO differently, and, accordingly, the Company's AFFO may not be comparable to such other REITs' AFFO.
Net Operating Income ("NOI"), Adjusted Cash NOI (CIO share) – We define NOI as rental and other revenues less property operating expenses. We define Adjusted Cash NOI as NOI less the effect of recurring straight-line rent / expense, deferred market rent, and any amounts which are funded by the selling entities and NCI in properties.
We consider NOI and Adjusted Cash NOI to be appropriate supplemental performance measures to net income because we believe they provide information useful in understanding the core operations and operating performance of our portfolio.
Same Store Net Operating Income ("Same Store NOI") and Same Store Cash Net Operating Income ("Same Store Cash NOI") – Same Store NOI and Same Store Cash NOI is calculated as the NOI attributable to the properties continuously owned and operated for the entirety of the reporting periods presented. The Company's definition of Same Store NOI and Same Store Cash NOI excludes properties that were not stabilized during both of the applicable reporting periods. These exclusions may include, but are not limited to, acquisitions, dispositions and properties undergoing repositioning or significant renovations.
We believe Same Store NOI and Same Store Cash NOI is an important measure of comparison because it allows for comparison of operating results of stabilized properties owned and operated for the entirety of both applicable periods and therefore eliminates variations caused by acquisitions, dispositions or repositionings during such periods. Other REITs may calculate Same Store NOI and Same Store Cash NOI differently and our calculation should not be compared to that of other REITs.
Forward-looking Statements
This press release contains certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Certain statements contained in this press release, including those that express a belief, expectation or intention, as well as those that are not statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws and as such are based upon the Company's current beliefs as to the outcome and timing of future events. Forward-looking statements are generally identifiable by use of forward-looking terminology such as "approximately," "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "budget," "contemplate," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "future," "hypothetical," "intend," "may," "outlook," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "seek," "should," "target," "will" or other similar words or expressions. There can be no assurance that actual forward-looking statements, including projected capital resources, projected profitability and portfolio performance, estimates or developments affecting the Company will be those anticipated by the Company. Examples of forward-looking statements include those pertaining to expectations regarding our financial performance, including under metrics such as NOI and FFO, market rental rates, national or local economic growth, including the impact of inflation, estimated replacement costs of our properties, the Company's expectations regarding tenant occupancy, re-leasing periods, projected capital improvements, expected sources of financing, expectations as to the likelihood and timing of closing of acquisitions, dispositions, or other transactions, the expected operating performance of the Company's current properties, anticipated near-term acquisitions and descriptions relating to these expectations, including, without limitation, the anticipated net operating income yield and cap rates, lower than expected yields, increased interest rates and operating costs, and changes in local, regional, national and international economic conditions, including as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Forward-looking statements presented in this press release are based on management's beliefs and assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management.
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on historical performance and management's current plans, estimates and expectations in light of information currently available to us and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to the factors, risks and uncertainties described above, changes in global, regional or local political, economic, business, competitive, market, regulatory and other factors described in our news releases and filings with the SEC, including but not limited to those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 under the heading "Risk Factors" and in our subsequent reports filed with the SEC, many of which are beyond our control. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our assumptions prove to be incorrect, our actual results may vary in material respects from what we may have expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. We caution that you should not place undue reliance on any of our forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date of this press release. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. The Company does not guarantee that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements contained in this press release are free from errors. Unless otherwise stated, historical financial information and per share and other data are as of June 30, 2022 or relate to the quarter ended June 30, 2022. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.
Contact
City Office REIT, Inc.
Anthony Maretic, CFO
+1-604-806-3366
investorrelations@cityofficereit.com
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court ruling expanding gun rights threatens to upend firearms restrictions across the country as activists wage court battles over everything from bans on AR-15-style guns to age limits.
The decision handed down in June already has led one judge to temporarily block a Colorado town from enforcing a ban on the sale and possession of certain semi-automatic weapons.
The first major gun decision in more than a decade, the ruling could dramatically reshape gun laws in the U.S. even as a series of horrific mass shootings pushes the issue back into the headlines.
“The gun rights movement has been given a weapon of mass destruction, and it will annihilate approximately 75% of the gun laws eventually," said Evan Nappen, a New Jersey gun rights attorney.
The court battles come as the Biden administration and police departments across the U.S. struggle to combat a surge in violent crime and mass shootings, including several high-profile killings carried out by suspects who purchased their guns legally.
And given the sheer number of cases now working through the courts, a lot more time will be spent in courtrooms no matter who wins.
“We will see a lot of tax dollars and government resources that should be used to stop gun crime being used to defend gun laws that are lifesaving and wildly popular," said Jonathan Lowry, chief counsel and vice president at Brady, the gun control group.
Congress broke through years of deadlock to pass a modest gun violence prevention package weeks ago, and the House voted to renew a ban on high-powered semi-automatic weapons, though that effort is likely doomed in the Senate as Republicans push back on firearms restrictions and say recent spikes in gun violence should be met with a stepped-up police response.
The Supreme Court decision struck down a New York law requiring people to demonstrate a particular need to get a license to carry a concealed gun in public, saying it violates Second Amendment rights. Several other states including California, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island have similar laws expected to be directly impacted by the ruling.
In Massachusetts, for example, police chiefs can no longer deny or impose restrictions on licenses just because the applicant doesn’t have a “good reason” to carry a gun. New York quickly passed a new concealed-weapon law, but Republicans there predict it will also end up being overturned.
In its New York ruling, the high court's conservative majority also changed a test lower courts had used for evaluating challenges to gun laws.
Judges should no longer consider whether the law serves public interests like enhancing public safety, the opinion authored by Justice Clarence Thomas said. Instead, they should only weigh whether the law is “consistent with the Second Amendment’s text and historical understanding.”
“Basically, the Supreme Court has given an invitation for the gun lobby to file lawsuits against virtually every gun law in America,” Lowry said.
The Supreme Court has ordered lower courts to take another look at several other cases under the court’s new test. Among them: laws in California and New Jersey that limit the amount of ammunition a gun magazine can hold and a 2013 ban on “assault weapons” in Maryland.
Gun rights groups are also challenging similar bans in California, New York, New Jersey and Delaware.
“The rifles at issue in this case are the sorts of bearable arms in common use for lawful purposes that responsible and peaceable people across the United States possess by the millions. And they are, moreover, exactly what they would bring to service in militia duty, should such be necessary,” a New Jersey lawsuit brought in June by the Firearms Policy Coalition says, referencing the language of the Second Amendment.
The ruling also has come up in challenges to restrictions on gun possession for 18- to 20-year-olds in Texas and Pennsylvania. And it has been cited in a case challenging a federal ban on gun possession for people convicted of nonviolent crimes punishable by more than a year behind bars, as well as a prohibition on concealed guns on the subway in Washington, D.C.
In addition, a gun rights group is suing Colorado over the state’s 2013 ban on magazines that hold more than 15 rounds, saying the high court ruling reinforces the group’s argument that it infringes on Second Amendment rights. And the ruling has public defenders in New York City asking judges to drop gun possession cases.
Not all those lawsuits will necessarily be successful. The Texas attorney general, for example, argues the Supreme Court ruling doesn't affect the state's age limit law, and more state and local governments can certainly defend their gun laws as being in line with U.S. history.
Adam Skaggs, chief counsel and policy director at the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, predicted that when the dust settles, only laws “along the margins” will eventually be struck down.
“Most judges are going to see these for what they are, which is overreaching and lacking in any merit,” he said.
Backers of gun restrictions can also look to a concurring opinion from Justice Brett Kavanaugh.
Joined by Chief Justice John Roberts, Kavanaugh stressed that the Second Amendment does allow for a “variety” of gun regulations. He cited the use of background checks and mental health records as part of a licensing process to carry a gun and noted that states can forbid the carrying of firearms in “sensitive places” such as schools and government buildings.
But the Colorado decision handed down last month, while still early in the process, was a rosy sign for gun rights groups.
U.S. District Court Judge Raymond Moore, who was nominated by President Barack Obama, said he was sympathetic to the town's goal of preventing mass shootings like the one that killed 10 people at a grocery store in nearby Boulder last year. But Moore said he didn't know of “historical precedent” for a law banning “a type of weapon that is commonly used by law-abiding citizens for lawful purposes," so the gun rights groups have a strong case against the ordinance.
Encouraged by that decision, Taylor D. Rhodes, the executive director of the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, told The Associated Press that his group was considering going after other gun measures in Colorado, where Democrats hold the majority in the state legislature and the governor's office.
Referring to the Supreme Court’s ruling, Rhodes said: “The Bruen decision gave us a 4-ton wrecking ball."
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Air Canada CEO: Investing in foreign carriers 'not our priority'
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SIGGRAPH 2022 is in Vancouver from August 8 - 11
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The following event roundup from Cision PR Newswire is a list of featured exhibitors for SIGGRAPH 2022, the premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, which takes place from August 8-11 at the Vancouver Convention Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
SIGGRAPH 2022 press kits, news releases and photos are available on the Official Online Press Office, managed by Cision PR Newswire: https://siggraph.vporoom.com/
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3DConnexion
Booth #642
Press Kit: siggraph.vporoom.com/3DConnexion
For more information, visit 3dconnexion.com/us/.
CG Masters School Of 3D Animation & VFX
Booth #428
Press Kit: siggraph.vporoom.com/CG-Masters
For more information, visit cg-masters.com.
Dimenco
Booth #433
Press Kit: siggraph.vporoom.com/Dimenco
Dimenco unites hardware, software and technology to deliver fast, rich and natural three-dimensional experiences – with no wearables required. We've developed and produced a range of innovative own-brand products with our Built on SR technology, in addition to helping OEMs take the leap from ordinary to extraordinary technology production. Our mission is to push boundaries and achieve the dream of Simulated Reality – one of the world's biggest developments in 3D. Our open approach to the possibilities of spatial computing will result in totally new ways of interacting and experiencing your display, delivering a real-world presence to virtual objects. Learn more at dimenco.eu.
Hammerspace
Booth #1132
Press Kit: siggraph.vporoom.com/Hammerspace
Hammerspace delivers a global data environment which spans across data centers, AWS, Azure, and Google cloud infrastructure. With origins in Linux, NFS, open standards, flash and deeps file system and data management technology leadership, Hammerspace delivers the world's first and only solution to connect global user with their data and applications, on any existing data center infrastructure or AWS, Azure and Google services.
The above press kits will continue to be updated throughout the show. Please check back during SIGGRAPH 2022 for the latest news.
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Teen uses trampoline to rescue neighbors trapped in fire: ‘My mind was in panic’
BENTLEYVILLE, Pa. - A teenager is being hailed as a hero for his quick thinking after using a trampoline to rescue pets, children and adults trapped in a house fire.
Bentleyville Fire-Rescue in Pennsylvania said the blaze broke out early Tuesday morning at an apartment complex.
Falon O’Regan, 17, said he was just about to go to sleep when he noticed something wasn’t right.
"I had just laid down and I saw orange in my door," he told FOX Television Stations. "So I walked over to the door... opened it and as soon I as opened it, I was just engulfed in flames that were on my porch."
O’Regan said he grabbed his personal items, went to the bottom floor, kicked out a window and jumped.
The teenager said once he was outside, he knew other families were still inside and started to yell that there was a fire. He then helped a few other people get out of the house.
A neighbor then suggested to O’Regan to use a blanket to catch people who had to jump out the window.
But O’Regan suggested the neighbor use his trampoline on the side of the house.
"I started yanking it... he [the neighbor] ran over and started pulling with me," O’Regan said. "The trampoline was just a quick idea because it was the most reasonable thing we had besides the ground."
The teenager said two dogs, two children and two adults were able to jump out of the window and onto the trampoline to escape the flames.
"My mind was in panic. I didn’t know what I was thinking," he continued.
Several people are crediting O’Regan for his heroic actions.
"I’m overwhelmed because of it," he continued. "There’s no other words to explain it."
Fire officials have not yet revealed what caused the fire. They said that 12 adults and six kids were displaced as a result of the blaze and were being helped by the Red Cross.
O’Regan said the house is now unlivable and he’s now staying at a hotel with his family. He set up a GoFundMe page to help with expenses.
He also encourages others to help when they see others in distress.
"Do the same thing," he said. "Help out anybody that can help you, that’s all."
Bentleyville is located about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Weber Inc. ("Weber" or the "Company") (NYSE: WEBR) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Weber investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Weber Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's August 2021 initial public offering. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
WEBR investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Weber during the relevant time frame, you have until September 27, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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WFO LAS VEGAS Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, August 5, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD WATCH
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
257 AM PDT Thu Aug 4 2022
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southeast California and south central Nevada,
including the following areas, in southeast California, Death
Valley National Park, Eastern Sierra Slopes, Owens Valley, Western
Mojave Desert and White Mountains of Inyo County. In south central
Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County.
* WHEN...From 2 PM PDT this afternoon through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Several rounds of thunderstorms are possible this afternoon
through Friday evening, including overnight tonight. These
storms will likely contain heavy rain and may cause flash
flooding.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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TX Brownsville TX Zone Forecast for Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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542 FPUS54 KBRO 040858
ZFPBRO
Zone Forecast Product for Deep South Texas
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
TXZ253-042100-
Southern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission,
and Weslaco
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ255-042100-
Inland Cameron-
Including the cities of Brownsville and Harlingen
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing
to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ355-042100-
Coastal Cameron-
Including the cities of Port Isabel and Laguna Vista
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds
15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
70s. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ455-042100-
Cameron Island-
Including the cities of South Padre Island and Boca Chica Beach
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the upper 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid. Near steady temperature in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of. Humid. Near
steady temperature in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph
with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 80s. Highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
$$
TXZ252-042100-
Starr-
Including the cities of Rio Grande City and Roma
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 103. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs around 100.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ254-042100-
Inland Willacy-
Including the city of Raymondville
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing
to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ354-042100-
Coastal Willacy-
Including the city of Port Mansfield
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the lower 90s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
70s. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ248-042100-
Zapata-
Including the city of Zapata
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 105. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 104. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 102. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in
the upper 70s. Highs around 100.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs around 100.
$$
TXZ249-042100-
Jim Hogg-
Including the city of Hebbronville
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ250-042100-
Brooks-
Including the city of Falfurrias
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ353-042100-
Northern Hidalgo-
Including the city of San Manuel
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ251-042100-
Inland Kenedy-
Including the city of Sarita
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing
to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ351-042100-
Coastal Kenedy-
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 90s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after
midnight.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
70s. Highs in the lower 90s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.MONDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ454-042100-
Willacy Island-
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, breezy with highs in the lower 90s. Southeast
winds 15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear and breezy with lows in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs around 90. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Humid with lows around 80.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
80s. Highs around 90.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s.
Lows around 80.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 80.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
$$
TXZ451-042100-
Kenedy Island-
358 AM CDT Thu Aug 4 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, breezy with highs around 90. Southeast winds
15 to 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the lower 80s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Humid with highs around 90. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows around 80.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 80. Highs
in the upper 80s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows around 80.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
Lows around 80.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
$$
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Scroll down to see a list of this month's upcoming films that will keep your weekends busy. Photograph:( Others )
‘Darlings’, ‘Carter’, and ‘John Luter’ movies OTT Release Date. Check out their release dates this week on OTT Platforms here.
When it comes to the release of upcoming films, August 2022 appears to be one of the most promising months. There's something for every type of moviegoer, whether it's a thriller, a slice-of-life film, a mystery, action, period drama, dark comedy, romance, or suspense. Scroll down to see a list of this month's upcoming Indian films that will keep your weekends busy.
'Darlings' OTT release date: Where to watch this movie online?
'Darlings', starring Alia Bhatt, should be on your watch list if you enjoy dark comedies. The plot follows the relationship of lower-middle-class couple Hamza (Vijay Verma) and Badrunissa (Alia Bhatt). The latter is frequently physically abused by the former. Badru and her mother contact the cop one day about Hamza, who has gone missing or may have been kidnapped. Interestingly, Badru and her mother have kidnapped him and are plotting revenge. Shefali plays Badrunissa's mother, who supports her and joins her in holding her husband hostage. 'Darlings' appears to be an intriguing film with some talented actors based on the trailer. Vishal Bharadwaj composed the film's music, and Gulzar wrote the lyrics.
This film is directed by Jasmeet K. Reen and will be released on Netflix on August 5th.
‘Carter’ OTT release date: Where to watch this movie online?
Netflix has released a high-octane trailer for 'Carter', its first Korean original film of the second half of the year, which combines the adrenaline rushes of 'Jason Bourne' and 'Mission: Impossible' films -- with a Korean twist. Agent Carter awakens with no recollection of his previous existence. His cranium is literally a bomb, and an unknown voice is giving him instructions for a one-of-a-kind task. He must avoid the CIA and an assassin while saving the girl who possesses the only cure for a virus.
'Carter,' directed by Jeong Byeong-Gil, stars Joo Won and Lee Sung-Jae in it. It will be available on Netflix on August 5th.
‘John Luther’ OTT release date: Where to watch this movie online?
The audience has praised Abhijith Joseph, a first-time director, and writer of 'John Luther,' for his deft handling of a thriller that has a perfect balance of emotions and intriguing elements. Jayasurya received praise for his performance as John Luther in Abhijith Joseph's first film as a director. Jayasurya played the title role of a police officer who has lost his hearing and burst an eardrum while investigating the disappearance of a teacher named Prakashan. The film, made in the Malayalam language, contains several elements that keep viewers firmly seated in their seats.
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The Greensboro area can expect a sizzling hot day. Temperatures are projected to be a scorcher today with temperatures reaching a high of 92 though it will feel even hotter at 97. 73 degrees is today's low. Partly cloudy skies are in the forecast. High UV indexes are expected. Be careful outside, especially during late morning through mid-afternoon. If your shadow is shorter than you, seek shade and wear protective clothing and generously apply sunscreen on exposed skin. The area will see gentle winds today, with winds only reaching 9 miles per hour, coming from Southwest. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. Keep an eye on greensboro.com for forecast information and severe weather updates.
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SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PiLab Technology, a blockchain technology company that has developed the multichain middleware platform BIFROST, announced the official launch of its own NFT Marketplace, "BMall'' which focuses on the growth of NFT communities and individual holders. With the launch of BMall, BIFROST will be further expanding its ecosystem into the NFT sector.
BMall currently supports NFT collections on Ethereum, Polygon and Klaytn chains, and anyone can freely trade NFTs by connecting either a Biport or Metamask wallet.
BMall is the newest marketplace to enter the market based on the firm belief that NFT holders should enjoy more benefits in today's NFT market. Notably, BMall is the very first marketplace to introduce a transaction fee sharing system. For every NFT traded on BMall, a portion of the transaction fee is shared among members who belong to the particular NFT community.
To commemorate the official launch, BMall is hosting a weekly NFT raffle event. Winners of the raffle can purchase a trendy NFT for a mere $1.
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PiLab Technology is a blockchain-based technology company that has developed multiple multichain services, including BIFROST and BiFi. With the mission of enabling dApps to operate on top of multiple protocols, Dohyun Pak founded the company with Jonghyup Lee, CTO, and Changhyun Yoo, COO, in 2017.
Recognized for its innovative technology and proving the scalability of its products, PiLab has raised $8.4 million in Series A led by Korea Investment Partners, STIC Ventures, and Yuanta Investment.
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Without a clear budget or detailed plan, Miami commissioners approved a proposal to house the city’s homeless population in tiny portable homes on Virginia Key, an island south of Brickell and home to Miami’s first “colored only” beach.
City officials are considering relocating 50-100 chronically unhoused individuals from densely populated areas like downtown, Overtown, Little Havana and Wynwood to the historic park.
There, they would supposedly receive on-site treatment for drug addiction and mental health and outreach services, in addition to health screenings and access to showers and meals. Residents of the tiny homes would be prohibited from using drugs, drinking or committing acts of violence under a zero-tolerance policy also utilized at most traditional shelters, which the long-term homeless typically avoid.
The controversial move was supported by Commissioners Joe Carollo and Christine King without hesitation at a meeting last Thursday after a presentation from the city’s director of human services, William Porro.
It was initially axed with only two commissioners in support but later revived when Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla surprised everyone with a vote reversal an hour later.
“Your presentation and your proposal, which came last minute, is insulting to me,” he first told Porro during the meeting. “The sites that you’ve picked (don’t) work. It’s not well-thought-out. It’s not deliberative. It’s not what serious people do.”
Three sites were identified during the presentation: Virginia Key, which was listed as the optimal site for its size and distance from residential areas; a state-owned fenced lot at Northwest 71st Street and Fifth Place under Interstate 95; and a privately owned lot in Allapattah at 2451 NW Seventh Avenue.
Porro was criticized for not consulting with the Virginia Key Advisory Board and other relevant stakeholders during the process of identifying sites. He told commissioners that Virginia Key had the capacity to receive 150-200 people for the tiny homes program.
Other temporary shelter options such as tents and folding unit structures were considered before the tiny home model was approved.
When asked about the cost required to fund such a project, Porro said he could only provide “very rough” estimates. He said approximately $800,000 would have to be paid annually to a contracted company to manage the site and another $100,000 per year to rent mobile showers. The estimate does not include costs to bring utilities or repairing and prepping the site to be used for the project’s purpose, nor does it address a provision for wraparound social services.
“[This is] not just to put them somewhere out of site. it’s to create a community amongst them,” said Porro. “It’s not a jail, it’s voluntary. They don’t have to go there but they also can’t continue to camp on the sidewalk.”
Unsatisfied with the answers provided to their questions, Commissioners Manolo Reyes and Ken Russell cast the two dissenting votes.
Russell, whose district includes Virginia Key, was the only commissioner to completely oppose the idea of building a city-sponsored homeless transition camp.
“I think the conversation seems to be which of these sites is the best,” he said to the other commissioners Thursday. “But I think the bigger question is whether or not we should be doing this at all … whether we’re equipped to do this.”
His stark opposition to the proposed site mirrored the concerns of many residents, activists and Virginia Key employees, who are all concerned about its proximity to the Virginia Key Outdoor Center, Virginia Key Beach Park and the county’s sewage plant.
The 125,000-square-foot plot of land in question is an open field that lies between the Virginia Key Outdoor Center and the North Point mountain bike trail.
“This is a city park. It's not an isolated area,” said Esther Alonso, owner of the outdoor center, during public comment. “It’s a heavily used area … an area that provides services for our community. We are already facing a shortage of park space.”
“Is it perfect? No. But it is an option,” said King, the commission’s chairwoman, before casting her affirmative vote.
Freswell Major, a Miami Gardens resident who made the long drive to City Hall last week for the meeting, said he was disappointed to see the only Black commissioner on the dais – King – vote in favor of placing something like this in the area.
“To me, that’s like a kick in the face … She’s young and doesn’t know what this means to us,” he said. “My family came here in the mid-50s and during that time, Virginia Key was very important to us because the only beach we could go to was there. And now for them to say they’re going to set up a homeless camp [nearby]? I think that’s wrong. It’s a historical landmark.”
Major said he isn’t against seeing the homeless housed but it's the location that poses an issue.
Porro will again stand before the commission Sept. 22 with a report that includes a full economic analysis, a public safety plan and additional site suggestions for a final vote on location. Virginia Key is the only one of the three sites that remain on the list for next month’s meeting.
“Nobody wants this in their neighborhood. It’s always in somebody else’s they wanna dump it in,” said Carollo, who proposed the idea along with other controversial approaches, such as an adopt-the-homeless program last year. “We can see if it works in one site if we want to expand it in any of our districts where it would make sense.”
Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, told The Miami Times he plans to meet with Carollo.
Book was very vocal about his opposition to the creation of a tent city but said the tiny homes project is a much better solution to address countywide homelessness.
According to the Homeless Trust, there are 972 unsheltered individuals in Miami-Dade County compared to 8,000 about 27 years ago. More than half of the county’s homeless population live within the city of Miami.
“Before the commission took up the item, we were diametrically opposed to Commissioner Carollo’s plan for an encampment,” Book explained. “We don’t support encampments ... [but] we would support any pilot program for tiny homes. Where they put it, is not our business. We are not in support or opposed to A-B-C-D-E-F or G sites.”
Had commissioners voted to construct the tents or an encampment instead, the Trust would be in danger of losing its annual $41 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to fuel a “housing-first” mindset when addressing homelessness.
In fact, Book said the Homeless Trust itself had already been looking into creating tiny homes for half a decade.
“This has the potential to be an experiment that gets expanded significantly as we work our way into an end of homelessness in our community,” he said. “If somebody has a problem with a tiny homes project, then they are just not willing to find solutions to ending homelessness because [this] is a legitimate option that people all across the country are beginning to look at.”
Indeed, tiny home villages for the homeless have popped up in Detroit; Syracuse, N.Y.; Los Angeles; Springfield, Mo.; Nashville, Tenn.; and Seattle.
“The city of Miami is not trying to reinvent the wheel here, we’re trying to do what’s been successful in other areas,” said Carollo, who listed various cities where tiny home communities have worked, including Seattle.
The village in Seattle consists of 8′ x 12′ homes, the size of a small bedroom, with electricity, vent insulation, windows and a lockable door. Each home costs $2,500 according to Sharon Lee, the founding executive director of the Low Income Housing Institute.
“I think the tiny homes by themselves would probably cost the city in the $8-$12 million range,” Book estimated. “Just based on my knowledge of tiny homes, but much of that will be determined by how much infrastructure may need to be put in. Things like running sewer and power line to the site.” | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/local/could-historic-virginia-key-beach-house-homeless/article_c47b8308-1337-11ed-b0df-c331b67a0893.html | 2022-08-04T10:37:01Z | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/local/could-historic-virginia-key-beach-house-homeless/article_c47b8308-1337-11ed-b0df-c331b67a0893.html | false |
S.Africa's Gold Fields expects H1 profit jump on higher prices, output
Aug 4 (Reuters) - South Africa's Gold Fields on Thursday said it expects its half-year profit to rise by up to 33%, driven by higher metal prices and increased production, but flagged the impact of rising inflation on costs.
Gold Fields expects its headline earnings per share (HEPS) - the main profit measure used in South Africa - to be between $0.56 and $0.60 in the six months to June 30, compared to $0.45 last year.
(Reporting by Nelson Banya; Editing by Jan Harvey)
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Warner Bros Discovery expected to unveil new streaming strategy
By Dawn Chmielewski
Aug 4 (Reuters) - Warner Bros Discovery Inc is expected to discuss the new streaming strategy for the merged company on Thursday when it reports second-quarter earnings, four sources familiar with the plans told Reuters.
The company is likely to provide additional details about its plans to bring together the HBO Max service's collection of dramas, comedies, movies with the reality programs of Discovery+. The pricing and the name for the new streaming service are still being debated internally, according to two sources familiar with the discussions. The name and the pricing are unlikely to be announced on Thursday.
Warner Bros Discovery also is considering free, ad-supported services that would exist alongside its subscription service, though no announcement is planned. One source said among the ideas being discussed is a service built on Warner Bros' library of classic movies, which currently attract little notice inside HBO Max.
The plans are the culmination of CEO David Zaslav and his team's examination of WarnerMedia's film, television, digital and gaming businesses since the deal closed on April 8. The executives were seeking to understand how these units work and how best to combine WarnerMedia's operations with those of Discovery, said one executive familiar with the process.
Areas of overlap - such as the unscripted television unit behind such HBO Max reality shows as "FBoy Island" and "The Hype" - are likely to be eliminated, given Discovery's strength in the television genre, said the executive, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Layoffs are expected in the coming months, two of the sources said, as Zaslav looks to cut costs and deliver the $3 billion in savings he promised investors once the merger closed.
The company's famously frugal CEO, David Zaslav, also has evaluated executive compensation and put talent pacts under a microscope. One such deal that received scrutiny was the $250 million agreement WarnerMedia struck in 2019 to become the exclusive home of filmmaker J.J. Abrams and his production company, Bad Robot. It walked away from "Demimonde," a science fiction series for HBO with an estimated $200 million budget.
For help in evaluating its motion picture business, Zaslav hired former Warner Bros studio president Alan Horn, who oversaw the "Harry Potter" and "Lord of the Rings" franchises, as a consultant to help shape strategy.
Warner Bros Discovery is pivoting away form expensive, direct-to-streaming movies like "Batgirl," a $90 million movie based on the DC Comics character and featured "In the Heights" star Leslie Grace and Michael Keaton as Batman.
The film was scheduled for HBO Max later this year. But the studio scrapped the film after negative feedback from test screenings suggested it needed more work - an added expense the studio was unwilling to incur, according to one source with knowledge of the decision.
In the future, big-budget movies will enjoy a traditional theatrical run before reaching the streaming service, said one person familiar with Zaslav's thinking, marking a big change from the previous regime.
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