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Cong. Munugode candidate based on survey reports
hyderabad August 10, 2022 21:08 ISTParty already scouting for replacements at mandal level
Congress will place its bet on the winning horse based on the survey reports and neither the family background nor personal image will ensure the ticket to the aspirants who are in the race for Munugode bypoll.
The message was sent quite clearly to aspirants who are the strong contenders for the ticket in the constituency that has been traditionally a Congress bastion though the left parties have also made their presence felt several times. The message comes in the wake of confusion among the cadre on the candidate with supporters of the aspirants claiming themselves to be party choice.
A phone call between Palvai Sravanthi, one of the aspirants, and a Congress workers was widely shared where Ms. Sravanthi said she would be right choice and not Challamalla Krishna Reddy, whose name is floating. In the conversation she was heard saying that TPCC president A. Revanth Reddy would not make any mistake in choosing the right candidate given the high stakes involved.
Realising that such incidents may hurt the party in the bypoll, senior leaders sent the message that candidate name will be finalised based on survey reports alone. A senior leader, who was privy to the discussions, said that as of now Congress was still strong as per the survey reports and Mr. Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy, who left the party with an intention to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was not the favourite given his disconnect with the constituency in the last one year.
As per Congress internal surveys, Mr. Rajgopal Reddy is a strong name but his attachment with the BJP will not yield any fruit. The TRS is also a strong contender but their internal differences and anti-establishment factor will play the spoilsport. Much depends on the Communists as well and their support will strengthen any party.
Defections
Congress is wary of the likely defections given the money and muscle power of both BJP and the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) as the election date draws near. To meet such eventuality constituency leaders have been asked to identify leaders to replace immediately, particularly at the mandal level.
The meeting called by AICC Secretary N.S. Bose Raju at Gandhi Bhavan on Wednesday focused on stopping the defections and finding replacements. The meeting was attended by TPCC working president Mahesh Kumar Goud, former Minister R. Damodar Reddy, DCC president and some ticket aspirants including Sravanthi, Challamalla Krishna Reddy and Palle Ravi. | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/cong-munugode-candidate-based-on-survey-reports/article65755085.ece/amp/ | 2022-08-10T16:30:27Z | https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/telangana/cong-munugode-candidate-based-on-survey-reports/article65755085.ece/amp/ | false |
Experienced Credit Professional Alistair Ho to Expand Operations of Waterfall's APAC Investing Business
NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterfall Asset Management, an alternative asset manager, today announced the establishment of its Hong Kong office to enhance its capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. Alistair Ho, who recently joined the firm as Managing Director and Head of Asia-Pacific ("APAC"), has more than 18 years of experience in the region's credit markets, will lead the office.
Waterfall's Hong Kong office will focus on identifying opportunities to leverage the firm's differentiated capabilities in structured and securitized markets to provide private debt solutions for APAC non-bank financial institutions, middle market corporates and real estate-related borrowers.
Waterfall Co-Founders and Managing Partners Jack Ross and Tom Capasse said, "We are thrilled to continue our global growth by establishing a physical presence in Asia. There is a tremendous opportunity for private debt offerings and opportunistic financing across the region, particularly with its growing middle market and regulatory changes. Additionally, with our deep expertise and ability to craft flexible capital solutions we believe we have considerable competitive advantages as we pursue that opportunity on behalf of our investors."
Ho joins Waterfall having previously led Natixis Investment Managers International Hong Kong Limited. Prior to that, he held senior positions in APAC offices for Ostrum Asset Management, Mizuho Securities Asia Limited, Credit Suisse and Citigroup, after starting his career in the Structured Credit Products Group at Citigroup in New York. Ho earned a master's degree in Economics and a bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance from the McGill University, and a master's degree in Quantitative Finance from the University of Waterloo. He currently serves on the Board of Managers for the Hong Kong International School. Ho will report to Patrick Lo, Partner and Head of International at Waterfall.
Lo said, "Alistair brings nearly two decades of experience leading and investing in structured finance transactions in the APAC-region and we are excited to welcome him to the firm. His expertise and relationships will be of immediate value for our firm and his passion for investing and working with colleagues and counterparties on crafting bespoke solutions to complex financial needs make him an outstanding fit with our firm's culture and mission."
Waterfall's Hong Kong office is the firm's fourth office globally, alongside its headquarters in New York, and operations in London and Dublin.
About Waterfall Asset Management
Waterfall Asset Management is a New York-based investment manager focused on structured products and private equity investments. Founded in 2005, the firm employs a differentiated relative value approach to investing and extensive asset-backed credit expertise to offer compelling investment solutions to its clients. As of April 30, 2022, Waterfall manages $10.65B in AUM. Waterfall is also the external manager to Ready Capital Corporation (NYSE: RC), a multi-strategy real estate finance company and small business lender.
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Flynn has led marketing team expansion, increased ROI, and elevated Zywave's brand in the marketplace
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading insurtech provider, Zywave, today announced the promotion of Amanda Flynn to Senior Vice President of Marketing. Flynn will continue to lead the marketing function, while developing strategies to strengthen the Zywave brand, enhance customer relationships, and drive revenue.
"Zywave is at an inflection point in its journey to transform the insurtech space, and Amanda is here to help tell the story of how we're revolutionizing the entire insurance market with our flexible, configurable, cloud-based platform," said Jason Liu, Zywave's CEO. "With Amanda's continued leadership, deep understanding and firsthand experience leading tech-forward, break-through brands, we will continue to make noise in the marketplace, while demonstrating the massive impact Zywave solutions can have on insurance organizations."
Flynn joined the Zywave senior leadership team in July 2021, after holding successful leadership positions in marketing and revenue functions in multiple software companies, including BenchPrep, Seismic and Nokia.
A highlight in Flynn's first year at Zywave, in March 2022, the company was recognized as a leader in "The Forrester Wave™: Digital Insurance Agency Platforms, Q1 2022" report, an initiative she spearheaded.
For more information on Zywave, visit www.zywave.com.
Zywave leads the insurtech industry, fueling business growth for its partners with cloud-based sales management, client delivery, content and analytics solutions. Zywave's all-in-one platform provides customizable, user-friendly options that enable insurance professionals to build a unique solution to fit their specific growth goals—their own Modern RevOps Machine. More than 15,000 carriers, agencies and brokerages worldwide—including all of the top 100 U.S. insurance brokerages—use Zywave solutions to enhance client services, achieve business growth and promote greater health, wellness, risk management and safety. Additional information can be found at www.zywave.com
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caprice Capital Partners promotes Max Perdue to Partner and Investment Committee member and Joe Li to Director.
"Max brings twenty years of sourcing and transaction experience in the lower middle market to the partnership. He has both investment and origination expertise up and down the balance sheet, which creates a competitive advantage for our business development strategy and funnel execution, particularly at our scale and given our flexible capital mandate. His addition to the leadership team and investment committee brings an important perspective and will enable us to continue to drive value for the team as well as our customers and investors," said Rich Thomson, Managing Partner of Caprice Capital Partners.
Max oversees Caprice's business development strategy and execution as well as marketing initiatives. He's primarily responsible for creating long-term value by originating and qualifying relevant and actionable deal flow through nationwide relationship development and execution.
"Joe has been an integral member of the team since joining the firm in early 2021, spearheading multiple transactions during his tenure. His experience as an equity and credit investor in the lower middle market for the last ten years has been extremely beneficial for Caprice and our customers," commented Rich Thomson, Managing Partner of Caprice Capital Partners.
Joe is a member of the investment team at Caprice and leads execution efforts across the transaction lifecycle, including origination, due diligence, transaction closing, portfolio monitoring, and exit planning. Joe currently serves on the boards of multiple Caprice portfolio companies.
About Caprice Capital Partners: Caprice Capital Partners, LLC is a Los Angeles-based, relationship-driven private investment firm focused on providing tailored debt and non-control equity solutions to entrepreneurial, founder, and family-run companies in the lower middle market.
Caprice partners with founder-owners as well as independent sponsors and search funds to support buyout, growth, and recapitalization initiatives and typically is the sole lender providing a capital solution between $5.0 million - $100.0 million to companies with at least $2.0 million of EBITDA.
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BEIRUT (AP) — President Joe Biden said Wednesday the U.S. is certain that the Syrian government is holding American journalist Austin Tice, who went missing in the war-torn country a decade ago. He urged Damascus to help bring Tice back home.
Biden’s comments came in a statement released by the White House to mark the 10th anniversary of Tice's abduction, which took place when he was in Syria covering its now lengthy conflict. They were the clearest indication so far that the U.S. is certain Tice is being held by the government of President Bashar Assad.
Tice went missing shortly after his 31st birthday on Aug. 14, 2012 at a checkpoint in a contested area west of the capital Damascus. A video released a month later showed him blindfolded and held by armed men, saying “Oh, Jesus.” He has not been heard from since.
“We know with certainty that he has been held by the Government of Syria,” Biden said in the statement adding that “we have repeatedly asked the government of Syria to work with us so that we can bring Austin home.”
“On the tenth anniversary of his abduction, I am calling on Syria to end this and help us bring him home,” Biden said. He added there “is no higher priority in my Administration than the recovery and return of Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad.”
Four years ago, then-U.S. envoy to Syria, James Jeffrey, said Tice is believed to be alive and held hostage in Syria. He didn’t say why officials believe this or who might be holding him.
In May, top Lebanese security official Maj. Gen. Abbas Ibrahim met with U.S. officials in Washington as part of mediation efforts between the U.S. and Syria for Tice’s release. Ibrahim, the chief of Lebanon’s General Security Directorate, has mediated complicated hostage releases in the past.
Tice is one of two Americans who went missing in Syria. The other is Majd Kamalmaz, a psychologist from Virginia, who vanished in Syria in 2017.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also said in a statement that “we will continue to pursue all available avenues to bring Austin home and work tirelessly until we succeed in doing so.”
Blinken said Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger Carstens will continue to engage with the Syrian government in close coordination with the White House, the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, and the State Department.
In 2016, then- Syrian Deputy Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad told The Associated Press that “Austin Tice is not in the hands of Syrian authorities and we don’t have any information about him at all.” Mekdad is currently Syria’s foreign minister.
In May, Biden met Tice’s parents and reiterated his commitment to continue to work through all available avenues to secure “Austin’s long overdue return to his family.”
Tice is from Houston and his work had been published by The Washington Post, McClatchy newspapers and other outlets. He went to Syria to cover the conflict that started in 2011 and has since left hundreds of thousands dead and nearly half the pre-war population of 23 million displaced. More than 5 million of the displaced are refugees outside the country.
In the final months of the Trump administration, two U.S. officials — including the government’s top hostage negotiator, Carstens — made a secret visit to Damascus to seek information on Tice and other Americans who have disappeared in Syria. It was the highest-level talk in years between the U.S. and Assad’s government, though Syrian officials offered no meaningful information on Tice.
“The Tice family deserves answers, and more importantly, they deserve to be swiftly reunited with Austin,” Biden said. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/US-Syrian-government-is-holding-American-17364282.php | 2022-08-10T16:34:22Z | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/US-Syrian-government-is-holding-American-17364282.php | false |
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden signed a bipartisan bill aiding veterans exposed to toxic burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan into law Wednesday morning, calling the PACT Act "the most significant law our nation has ever passed" to help veterans.
"Today, we're one step closer of fulfilling that sacred obligation with the bill I'm about to sign into law," Biden said. "This is the most significant law our nation has ever passed to help millions of veterans who are exposed to toxic substances during their military services."
The issue is personal for the president, who has previously suspected that his son Beau's brain cancer was linked to burn pits while he served in Iraq.
"Veterans of the wars of Iraq and Afghanistan not only face dangers in battle, they were breathing toxic smoke from burn pits," he said. "When they came home, many of the fittest and best warriors that we sent to war were not the same. Headaches, numbness, dizziness, cancer. My son Beau was one of them."
Beau's son Hunter was in attendance for the signing, and the president singled him out as he spoke directly to 9-year-old Brielle Robinson, whose father died from lung cancer believed to have been caused by burn pits exposure.
"You see the little guy who's sitting right next to you, that's my grandson, his daddy lost to the same burn pits," he said. "And he knows what you're going through, but guess what? You're going to do this. You're going to be really, really strong, and it's a hard taking care of mommy and grandma, but you got to do it."
Biden called the nation's veterans the "backbone," "steel" and "very fiber that makes this country what it is."
"The PACT Act is the least we can do for the countless men and women, many of whom may be in this room, for all I know, who suffered toxic exposure while serving their country," he said. "The law expands access to health care and disability benefits for veterans harmed by toxic exposure. It empowers the Department of Veterans Affairs to move quickly to determine service members' illness and related military service to see if they qualify him and for families of veterans who died from toxic exposure."
It is another bipartisan win for the president, and he noted the effort it took for Democrats and Republicans to come together to get this legislation done.
"This law is long overdue, but we finally got it done together," he said. "Together. I don't want to hear the press tell me Democrats, Republicans can't work together. We got it done, and we got it done together."
Biden also made a point of thanking Jon Stewart for his tireless advocacy on this issue.
"What you've done matters," he told him, as Stewart received a standing ovation. "It really really matters, and we owe you big."
And after signing the bill and handing Robinson the pen, as her mother wiped away tears, Biden walked off stage and went directly to his grandson, Beau's son Hunter, giving him a hug.
"I was going to get this done come hell or high water," Biden said.
He added that as a nation, we have "only one truly sacred obligation: to equip those we send into harm's way and to care for them and their families when they come home." | https://6abc.com/pact-act-president-joe-biden-veterans-jon-stewart/12114858/ | 2022-08-10T16:40:22Z | https://6abc.com/pact-act-president-joe-biden-veterans-jon-stewart/12114858/ | true |
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Former San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore was arrested on a charge of assault stemming from a “domestic violence incident,” according to police in New Jersey.
“On July 31, 2022, at 8:11 AM, patrol units were dispatched to Tropicana Atlantic City for a report of a domestic violence dispute,” the Atlantic City Police Department stated. “Officers arrived to find the victim, a 28-year-old woman from Miami, Florida, speaking with hotel security. The victim did not exhibit signs of injury and complaints were not filed at the time. However, an ensuing investigation resulted in Franklin Gore being charged with simple assault related to the domestic violence incident.
“Gore was issued a summons pending a future court date,” the statement continued. “The public is reminded that charges are mere allegations and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.”
Gore played for the 49ers from 2005 to 2014. He made one Super Bowl appearance in 2013. He subsequently played for the Indianapolis Colts, the Miami Dolphins, the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets before his retirement.
Gore, who made it to the Pro Bowl five times, also holds the record for most games played by a running back.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact police in Atlantic City at 609-347-5766, or text 847411 (TIP411) with a message that begins with “ACPD.” | https://wgntv.com/sports/former-49er-frank-gore-arrested-for-assault/ | 2022-08-10T16:40:47Z | https://wgntv.com/sports/former-49er-frank-gore-arrested-for-assault/ | true |
The cult-favorite beverage brand founded by Emma Chamberlain now offers Vanilla and Mango Matcha in addition to their best-selling classic Matcha Powder
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chamberlain Coffee, the leading coffee lifestyle brand and brainchild of Emma Chamberlain, announced today the launch of two new flavored matcha powders: Vanilla and Mango. Made with organic A-Grade, ceremonial matcha, these two new flavor innovations are an extension of the brand's ultra-popular classic Chamberlain Coffee Matcha Green Tea that has amassed thousands of new brand fans and has sold out a groundbreaking five times. Like Chamberlain Coffee's original Matcha, the Vanilla and Mango flavors are vegan, non-GMO, gluten-free, and are pure-plant products made from 100% organic Japanese green tea.
The expansion of Chamberlain Coffee's Matcha collection further exemplifies the brand's commitment to consistent product innovation and category growth. Both the Vanilla and Mango Matcha powders are all-natural, rich in antioxidants, and deliver a clean, sustainable boost of energy without a crash. Like a trip to the tropics, the Mango Matcha is light, fruity, and best-served over ice and frothy milk for instant vacation energy — designed to evoke long-lasting relaxation with every sip. The Vanilla Matcha is an energizing tea that takes cozy to new levels and serves as the perfect morning or afternoon-pick-me-up. These two new flavor innovations offer an approachable and completely unique beverage experience, designed for seasoned matcha drinkers and the matcha-curious alike.
"At Chamberlain Coffee, our goal is to continuously innovate, and create new and exciting products that appeal to our loyal consumer base. While these new flavored matcha recipes were designed with our community in mind, we hope to reach new audiences and convert even more people into regular Matcha drinkers," said Chamberlain Coffee CEO Christopher Gallant.
Since the brand's inception in 2019, Chamberlain Coffee has built up a cult-following that has propelled the brand's sales. In addition to their Matcha collection, the brand offers a variety of lifestyle products (from branded merchandise to custom coffee accessories) and several different coffee blends (available in single-serve bags and whole and ground beans) to help tap new audiences and appeal to the masses.
"I absolutely love Matcha (ALMOST as much as coffee), which is why we created our own Chamberlain Coffee Matcha back in Fall of 2021. It's the perfect caffeinated drink for non-coffee drinkers and has remained a best-seller since its launch. Expanding our Matcha category was exciting to us because there's so many unique ways to enjoy it. I can't wait to see how our customers get creative with the product and come up with fun new recipes using the Vanilla and Mango flavors," said Chamberlain Coffee founder and investor Emma Chamberlain.
In addition to Chamberlain Coffee's unprecedented product growth, the brand has also seen success through retail expansion and brand partnerships. The product has recently launched in LA hot-spot Erewhon, national grocer Sprouts and digital delivery market Gopuff — while releasing a steady cadence of product collaborations with brands like Levi's, OffLimits Cereal, Nutpods, and most recently Swoon, to create a Matcha Lemonade.
Consumers can find Chamberlain's new flavored matcha powders on ChamberlainCoffee.com for $23 per 30g tin. For more information on Chamberlain Coffee, and to stay up to date on the latest product launches, follow on Instagram at @chamberlaincoffee.
Founded by YouTube phenomenon Emma Chamberlain, Chamberlain Coffee is high-quality, sustainably sourced organic coffee roasted in California, so you can feel good about the coffee you're sipping on. No pesticides, no BS. Available in single-serve bags, instant sticks, ground and whole bean options, Chamberlain Coffee is symbolized by different characters to encapsulate the different coffee drinker in all of us. The brand also has various other delicious offerings, including their 5x sold-out Matcha, Cocoa Grizzly Hot Chocolate, and recently launched Chocolate Covered Espresso Beans. Supporting coffee-farming communities in Latin America, Chamberlain Coffee works with Food4Farmers to ensure long-term food security for coffee-farming families.
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GrowPath continues to sign new clients looking for complete case management solutions.
DURHAM, N.C., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carolina Whistleblower Attorneys has decided to implement GrowPath's full case management solution, which includes intake, case management, and office optimizer modules. The team represents clients who have proof of fraud against the government in whistleblower/qui tam cases.
Lead attorney Bill Nettles cites GrowPath's ever-expanding stable of patents as a primary reason to implement its full case management solution. "No other company out there has 26 patents in case management technology. GrowPath is solving problems before they become problems, and we are confident that it will help us work our whistleblower cases more effectively, with better results." said Nettles.
GrowPath CEO Neal Goffman confirms the advantages his company offers law firms. "GrowPath offers features designed to help attorneys and law firms automate processes with precision, so that the attorneys can focus on what matters – their clients.
CarolinaWhistleblower Attorneys is a law firm of recognized and respected attorneys who are dedicated to advocating for their whistleblower clients. They have the resources and experience to guide their clients through the complex process of blowing the whistle on organizations and individuals who may be defrauding the government. To learn more, visit carolinawhistleblower.com.
GrowPath is a cutting-edge legal case management software delivering industry-leading solutions for personal injury law firms. By partnering with GrowPath, in addition to the benefits of using a market-leading platform, firms get access to some of the best and most creative minds in the industry. From the individuals leading our company to those working closely every day with our clients, we have years of real-world expertise building successful plaintiffs' firms. GrowPath is empowering firms to boost revenue by improving the efficiency of the services they deliver. To learn more, visit: https://growpath.com/demo.
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Elmo Fire now 21,327 acres large, containment grows to 30%
UPDATE, AUG 7 AT 10:20 AM:
The following is updated evacuation information as of Sunday at 9:30 am:
Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents along Lake Mary Ronan Road (Hwy 352) west of Dayton Creek Road. This area will remain under pre-evacuation warning and open to residents and guests only.Camp Tuffit/West Shore Road remains under evacuation order and is closed to all traffic.Residents of Chief Cliff Lane, Black Lake Road, Big Meadows Road, and Dayton Creek Road remain under pre-evacuation warning and open to residents only.Speed limits will be reduced to 35 mph on Lake Mary Ronan Road (Hwy 352).The Proctor dump will be open to Lake County residents with normal operating hours.Closures remain in effect for the Boat Ramp at the Elmo Fishing Access site and Lake Mary Ronan State Park
UPDATE, AUG. 7 AT 9:04 AM:
Containment on the Elmo Fire has grown to 30% and the fire saw a growth of 129 acres Saturday, for a total of 21,327 acres.
Warmer and drier conditions on Sunday may increase fire activity, the Northern Rockies Incident Management Team reported.
Firefighters will remain engaged in strengthening containment lines as they extinguish areas of heat up to 120 feet into the interior.
Hoses and pumps are being added south of Lake Mary Ronan to make water more available for securing firelines.
Small firing operations may be necessary to address unburned fuels that pose a risk to the fireline.
A public meeting is planned for Monday, Aug. 8 at the Elmo Pow Wow Grounds at 7:00 pm.
UPDATE, AUG. 6 AT 10:19 AM:
The CSKT Division of Fire has given an update on evacuations and closures caused by the Elmo Fire.
The following goes into effect starting at 12:00 pm Saturday:
Pre-evacuation warnings have been lifted for residents east of Hwy 93 between Chief Cliff Lane and Lake Mary Ronan Road (Hwy 352).Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents of Chief Cliff Lane and Black Lake Road. These areas will remain under pre-evacuation warning.Evacuation orders have been lifted for residents of Big Meadows Road and Dayton Creek Road. These areas will remain under pre-evacuation warning.Evacuation orders are still in effect for residents west of the intersection of Lake Mary Ronan Road (Hwy 352) and Dayton Creek Road.Lake Mary Ronan Road (Hwy 352) is closed at the Dayton Creek Road intersection.Arterial roads off Lake Mary Ronan Road (Hwy 352) are open to residents only. Speed limits will be reduced to 35 mph on Lake Mary Ronan Road (Hwy 352).The Proctor dump will open to Lake County residents from 12:00 to 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 6, 2022.Closures remain in effect for the Boat Ramp at the Elmo Fishing Access site and Lake Mary Ronan State Park.
UPDATE, AUG. 6 AT 9:36 AM:
As of Saturday morning, the Elmo fire is 21,198 acres large and is now 18% contained.
So far, eight structures have been lost to the fire.
The fire remains south of Lake Mary Ronan, and the CSKT Division of Fire reports that despite a continuous line around the fire perimeter, significant work is needed to secure the line and ensure areas of heat remain interior.
All power has been restored to the fire area.
Firefighters plan on securing fireline on the western side of the fire by searching out heat about 60 feet interior as well as utilizing hose lays along the line on Saturday.
Aircraft will support crews as they reinforce firelines around the most active sections of the fire, south of Lake Mary Ronan.
Another public meeting is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 8 at 7:00 pm. It will be held at the Elmo Pow Wow Grounds on Highway 93.
UPDATE, AUG. 3 AT 4:41 PM:
Residents who have not heeded the evacuation order for County Road 352 (Lake Mary Ronan Road) and along the perimeter of Lake Mary Ronan are being told to do so as the Elmo Fire has the potential to grow Wednesday evening.
CSKT Division of Fire says the fire has been active on the north end and has a high potential to reach the lake by Wednesday evening.
In addition, potential spotting over County Road 352 may impede egress over the next couple of days.
UPDATE, AUG. 3 AT 2:26 PM:
Containment on the Elmo Fire is at 16% as of Wednesday morning.
According to the CSKT Division of Fire, wind gusts and low humidity combined with continuous timber fuels created increased fire activity to the north, expanding the fire perimeter towards Lake Mary Ronan and Big Meadows.
A public meeting will be held Wednesday at 7:00 pm at the Elmo Pow Wow grounds.
Streaming for the meeting will be unavailable, however, those looking for information can call 406-818-5200 to speak with a Public Information Officer for the most up-to-date information.
Update: Aug. 2 at 1:38 p.m.
The following is a Facebook post from CSKT Division of Fire :
Evacuation orders from Lake County Sheriff’s Office include the area south of Lake Mary Ronan Road from the intersections of Camp Tuffit Road to Hwy 93; and west of Hwy 93 from Lake Mary Ronan Road to Chief Cliff Lane.
Pre-evacuation warnings are in effect for residences north of Lake Mary Ronan Road and residences east and south of Hwy 93 between intersections with Hwy 28 and Lake Mary Ronan Road.
Road closures: The intersection of Lake Mary Ronan Road and Hwy 93 is closed to traffic. Residents north of Lake Mary Ronan Road can access their residences.
Power Outages: Mission Valley Power shut off power at Black Lake Road, the Proctor Clubhouse, and Hog Heaven at the request of Lake County Emergency Management and expected to remain off through Tuesday. The situation will be reassessed Wednesday morning.
For information on Red Cross Evacuation Centers at Polson High School and Somers Middle School please call 1-800-272-6888, then select Option 1 for the Duty Officer.
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One of four scooper planes taking water out of Elmo Bay to support firefighting efforts on the ground. Photo taken August 1, 2022, by local resident Randy Avery.
Update: Aug. 2 at 7:14 a.m.
The Elmo Fire is now burning 16,226 acres with 10% containment along Highway 28 Tuesday morning.
Sara Rouse, Elmo Fire information officer, told Montana Right Now multiple structures are burned--authorities are working to find the number and type of structures burned.
The weather is forecasted with lower temperatures with a wind event. A red flag warning is still in effect.
Highways 28 and 93 have reopened.
Red Cross has a shelter set up at Polson High School.
Mandatory evacuations are in place in the following areas:
Lake Mary Ronan Corridor:Lake Ronan RoadBlack Lake RoadSurrounding areas
Update: Aug. 1, 2022 11:58 a.m.
The The CSKT Division of Fire is estimating the Elmo Fire at 12,975 acres Monday, a 2,000-acre increase from Sunday.
The fire is still 0% contained at this time.
Pre-evacuation warnings are still in place for people living south of Lake Mary Ronan Road and west of Highway 93.
Highway 28 is now open.
Update July 31, 2022 6:47 P.M.:
The CSKT Division of Fire now estimates the Elmo Fire to be 10,923 acres in size and remains 0% contained.
Pre-evacuation warnings are still in place for people living south of Lake Mary Ronan Road and west of Highway 93.
The boat ramp at the Elmo Fishing Access Site is closed.
Update July 31, 2022 1:35 P.M.:
There is going to be public meeting Monday, August 1 at 7:00 P.M. at the Elmo Pow Wow Grounds for people who are looking to get more information on the fire.
Update July 31, 2022 10:26 A.M.:
Flathead Lake State Park says it has reopened the Big Arm Unit of their park at 10 A.M.
It had been closed and evacuated on July 30th due to the nearby Elmo fire.
All normal services will be open at the park.
Lake Mary Ronan State Park remains closed and under evacuation notice.
Update July 30, 2022 9:19 P.M.:
Montana Highway Patrol announced Montana Highway 28 has reopened to traffic. Drivers still need to be aware of smoke and firefighter vehicles in the area.
The CSKT Division of Fire says the Chief Cliff Estates evacuation has been lifted.
The fire is estimated to be 7,000 acres in size and the cause is still under investigation.
A temporary flight restriction has been issued for air space over the Elmo Fire.
Update July 30, 2022 at 4:40 P.M:
The CSKT Division of Fire says residents along Route 28 have been allowed to return to their homes.
Route 28 is still closed to the public.
A Red Cross station has been set up for evacuees in Polson.
CSKT says the fire continues to grow toward Dayton.
The following is a press release from Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks Region 1 at 9:06 A.M. on July 30, 2022:
Due to an imminent safety concern, FWP is closing Lake Mary Ronan State Park and Big Arm State Park in Lake County due to wildfire danger.
An evacuation order was issued for the Elmo area on the west side of Flathead Lake around Montana Highway 28 and Lake Mary Ronan Road from mile marker 5 to U.S. Highway 93, as of the morning of July 30. The Elmo 2 Fire is burning in the area.
Campers at both Lake Mary Ronan State Park and Big Arm State Park have been evacuated and the sites are closed until the safety issues are resolved upon further notice.
Montana Red Cross has opened a shelter at Linderman School, 312 4th Ave. E. in Polson, for those displaced by the fire. Residents can also request services by calling 800-272-6668.
For information on restrictions and closures of FWP sites, visit https://fwp.mt.gov/news/current-closures-restrictions .
For current information on wildfires in Montana, visit https://www.mtfireinfo.org .
ELMO, Mont. — A 2,000 acre wildfire has erupted near Elmo that is causing evacuations and road closures.
Near the one year anniversary of the Boulder 2700 Fire, another blaze begins to burn near Flathead Lake. Right now, the fire is burning along Highway 28, about seven miles west.
CSKT Fire Officer C.T. Camel tells us that Highway 28 is now closed, and that this blaze has grown to over 2,000 acres, making it the biggest fire in the station of Montana this wildfire season.
Camel also says that three dozen homes near Elmo are being evacuated.
According to a report from the Montana Department of Transportation, there is zero viability in the area, and the Highway 28 is closed between Hot Springs and Elmo. The Polson Chamber of Commerce posted on their social media account says there are at least seven different agencies responding, with close to 120 fire personnel headed north of the city. Multiple aircraft and helicopters are also responding.
Crews are evacuating livestock and subdivisions in the area. And the Red Cross is establishing an evacuation center at Linderman School.
Level 3 evacuations are called for near Elmo. The area southeast of Elmo is in level 1. The area northwest towards Dayton is in level 2.
This article will be updated with more information as it develops.
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(The Hill) — Snapchat will allow parents to view who their teen users are connecting with on the app without viewing the content of the messages, the company said in a blog post Tuesday.
The feature is under the new Family Center on the app and comes after increased scrutiny from lawmakers over youth safety on Snapchat and other apps.
Through the Family Center, parents can see who their teen users are friends with and communicating with, but it does not let them view the substance of the conversations.
Snapchat said the tool is designed to “reflect the way that parents engage with their teens in the real world, where parents usually know who their teens are friends with and when they are hanging out – but don’t eavesdrop on their private conversations.”
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CHICAGO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans living with pulmonary fibrosis, a life-threatening lung disease, have gained access to specialized care through the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's (PFF) Care Center Network (CCN). The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) has announced that six new sites have joined the CCN to help diagnose, treat, and provide support for the more than 250,000 Americans living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF).
"Our new PFF Care Center Network sites offer much-needed comprehensive care for patients living with PF and interstitial lung disease (ILD). The new centers are located in California, Florida, Illinois, Oklahoma, Virginia and Wisconsin," said Jessica Shore, PhD, RN, Vice President, Clinical Affairs and Quality for the PFF. "In addition to providing expert care, our centers participate in ILD research and offer educational events for the community to help patients and their loved ones."
The newest medical centers to receive the Care Center Network designation are:
- Center for Advanced Lung Disease at Keck Medicine of University of Southern California (Los Angeles, Calif.) Coordinator: Debbie Benitez RN, MSN, ACNP-BC
- Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital (Milwaukee, Wis.) Coordinator: Kelsey Cramer
- Rush University Medical Center (Chicago, Ill.) Coordinator: Sarah Lynne, NP
- OU Health (Oklahoma City, Okla.) Coordinator: Suzy Yandell
- University of South Florida-Tampa General Hospital (Tampa, Fla.) Coordinator: Nicole Davis, RN
- VCU Health (Richmond, Va.) Coordinator: Shana Marannano
Medical centers in the CCN have met criteria developed with both pulmonary fibrosis medical experts and patient input. All sites offer teams with expertise in pulmonary medicine, rheumatology, radiology, pathology, and dedicated clinical staff.
Care centers collaborate with the PFF to actively engage their local PF communities with resources including support groups, educational activities and materials for patients, caregivers and their loved ones.
The 74 sites now operating in the PFF Care Center Network are:
Alabama
University of Alabama at Birmingham (Birmingham)
Arizona
St. Joseph's Hospital (Phoenix)
Banner University Medical Center (Phoenix)
University of Arizona (Tucson)
California
Center for Advanced Lung Disease at Keck Medicine of USC (Los Angeles) NEW
Stanford Health Center (Palo Alto)
University of California at Davis Interstitial Lung Disease Program (Sacramento)
University of California at Los Angeles (Los Angeles)
University of California at San Francisco (San Francisco)
Colorado
National Jewish Health (Denver)
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (Aurora)
Connecticut
Yale School of Medicine (New Haven)
Florida
Cleveland Clinic Florida (Weston)
University of Florida (Gainesville)
University of Miami (Miami)
University of South Florida – Tampa General Hospital (Tampa) NEW
Georgia
Emory University Hospital (Atlanta)
Piedmont Healthcare (Atlanta)
Illinois
Loyola University Medical Center (Maywood)
Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Chicago)
Rush University Medical Center (Chicago) NEW
University of Chicago (Chicago)
Indiana
Indiana University (Bloomington)
Iowa
University of Iowa (Iowa City)
Kansas
The University of Kansas Hospital (Kansas City)
Kentucky
University of Kentucky Research Foundation (Lexington)
University of Louisville School of Medicine (Louisville)
Louisiana
Tulane University School of Medicine (New Orleans)
Maryland
Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore)
University of Maryland Medical Center (Baltimore)
Massachusetts
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Boston)
Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston)
St. Elizabeth's Medical Center (Boston)
Michigan
Henry Ford Health System (Detroit)
Spectrum Heath System (Grand Rapids)
University of Michigan Health System (Ann Arbor)
Minnesota
University of Minnesota Medical Center (Minneapolis)
Mayo Clinic (Rochester)
Missouri
St. Luke's Hospital (Chesterfield)
Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis)
Nebraska
Creighton University (Omaha)
New York
Columbia University Medical Center (New York)
New York University School of Medicine (New York)
Stony Brook University Hospital (Stony Brook)
University of Rochester Medical Center (Rochester)
Weill-Cornell Medical Center (New York)
North Carolina
Duke University Medical Center (Durham)
LeBauer Health Care at Cone Health (Greensboro)
Ohio
Cleveland Clinic (Cleveland)
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (Columbus)
University of Cincinnati Medical Center (Cincinnati)
Oklahoma
OU Health (Oklahoma City) NEW
Oregon
The Oregon Clinic (Portland)
Pennsylvania
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center (Hershey)
Temple Health (Philadelphia)
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Philadelphia)
University of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh)
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Hospital (Providence)
South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina, (Charleston)
Tennessee
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville)
Texas
Baylor University Medical Center (Dallas)
Houston Methodist Hospital (Houston)
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Dallas)
University of Texas Health Science Center (Houston)
The University of Texas Health Science Center (San Antonio)
Utah
University of Utah Health Care (Salt Lake City)
Vermont
The University of Vermont Medical Center (Burlington)
Virginia
Inova Fairfax Medical Campus (Falls Church)
University of Virginia Health Systems (Charlottesville)
VCU Health (Richmond) NEW
Washington
University of Washington Medical Center (Seattle)
Wisconsin
Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital (Milwaukee) NEW
University of Wisconsin (Madison)
About the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
The mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is to accelerate the development of new treatments and ultimately a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. Until this goal is achieved, the PFF is committed to advancing improved care of patients with PF and providing unequaled support and education resources for patients, caregivers, family members, and health care providers. The PFF has a three-star rating from Charity Navigator and is an accredited charity by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance. The Foundation has met all of the requirements of the National Health Council Standards of Excellence Certification Program® and has earned the Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency. For more information, visit pulmonaryfibrosis.org or call 844.TalkPFF (844.825.5733).
Contact:
Dorothy Coyle
773-332-6201
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Which LG Smart TV is best?
There is a good chance that you have stood in front of a massive wall of TVs, scratching your head over which model to choose. There are so many aspects to consider that it almost doesn’t seem worth it. LG makes the decision easy.
LG TVs come in all the popular display sizes, and there are several models with additional connections available. With its large size, the LG 86-Inch NanoCell 4K Smart UHD TV is an excellent choice.
What to know before you buy an LG Smart TV
Consider the display size
A large TV is exciting, but it’s not always the most practical, especially if you have limited space. Consider the area where you want to use the TV and how close the couch would be. A 34-inch to 42-inch TV is sufficient if the seating distance is closer than 8 feet. For anything further back, a TV larger than 42 inches is optimal. Consider a sturdy TV stand or mount for a bit more height, especially for smaller models.
You’ll need a stable internet connection
Smart TVs need a stable internet connection if you want to use all the additional functions. This is needed to access built-in streaming services, such as Netflix, Spotify and Hulu. But it also gives you access to critical firmware and software updates that secure your TV from cyberattacks.
Display panel technology
LG manufacturers TVs with different display panels, some better suited for particular environments than others.
- Most LG models use light-emitting diode, or LED, technology. That means each speck of light you see when looking at a display up close is an individual LED. It uses less power, is thinner than LCD panels and has a better contrast ratio.
- Newer LG models create striking visuals through NanoCell technology. It is essentially the same backlit panel as LED but uses an additional layer of nanoparticles to improve color accuracy and vividness.
What to look for in a quality LG Smart TV
Multiple connections
While you can only view one thing at a time, you don’t want to struggle with additional connections and cables. It’s best to have everything plugged in so that it’s ready when you need them. That’s why a good-quality TV has multiple HDMI ports, an Ethernet connection and numerous USB ports. More advanced TVs also include an optical audio port and Bluetooth.
Fast refresh rate
Motion blur gives the illusion of something moving fast, but it seems awkward when incorrectly incorporated into TV content. It can also cause a ghosting effect that is jarring and unflattering. A good-quality LG TV has a high refresh rate of 120 hertz or higher to get around this. This is how quickly the pixels on the panel can change color (also called frames per second). A high refresh rate is essential for video games and 4K content.
Virtual assistant integration
TVs have come a long way since having to get up to change the channel or volume. Remote controls now do that for us, but a TV with virtual assistant integration takes care of everything else in your home. Through Google Assistant, Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s HomeKit, you use your voice to control your home’s temperature, adjust lights and view security cameras.
How much you can expect to spend on an LG Smart TV
The average price largely depends on the display size, technology and additional features. A 40-inch TV with great display quality costs $300-$400. However, a massive 86-inch 4K TV costs $1,700-$2,000.
LG Smart TV FAQ
What is the best sound option for an LG TV?
A. The default built-in speakers on any TV usually aren’t the best quality. It might be sufficient for live TV but lacks the range for video games or movies. The best option is to get a home theater system or a powerful sound bar.
Can you mount an LG TV?
A. Generally, you can mount any smart TV onto a wall if it has the corresponding bracket holes on the back. Ensure that you buy the correct size bracket plate and consider the TV’s weight.
What’s the best LG Smart TV to buy?
Top LG Smart TV
LG 86-Inch NanoCell 4K Smart UHD TV
What you need to know: This model has a mammoth 86-inch display with NanoCell technology for wider color contrasts for the ultimate in TV viewing.
What you’ll love: The internal AI processor adjusts the visual and audio settings automatically to ensure that everything is always at its best. It uses software such as Cinema HDR, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for fine-tuning. It is compatible with Google Assistant and Alexa.
What you should consider: It’s possible to connect two Bluetooth headsets to the TV, but depending on the device, some unsynchronized video or audio can happen.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top LG Smart TV for the money
What you need to know: This entry-level 43-inch display is the perfect size for a modest family room.
What you’ll love: The LED display panel ensures clear, high-contrast visuals with a wide viewing angle. The menus are navigated through the WebOS system, which will be familiar to LG users, and includes built-in streaming options.
What you should consider: It has only two HDMI ports, which is a problem if you have several gadgets that need to connect to the TV simultaneously.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
LG 65-Inch UQ9000 with Alexa Built-In 4K Smart TV
What you need to know: This 65-inch TV has built-in voice control and connects to Google Assistant, Alexa, Apple AirPlay and HomeKit.
What you’ll love: It uses the previous generation A5 processors to automatically adjust visual and audio quality. The 4K LED panel allows content upscaling, while the software automatically changes 2-channel audio into virtual 5.1-channel surround sound.
What you should consider: The display is undoubtedly large enough for video games, but it only has a refresh rate of 60Hz.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chicago White Sox All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson is expected to miss six weeks because of a tear in the middle of his left hand suffered in a game last weekend.
The playoff-contending White Sox made the announcement Tuesday after losing to Kansas City 4-2 in the first game of a doubleheader. The 29-year-old Anderson, an All-Star the last two seasons, is batting .301.
Anderson will have surgery on Thursday in Chicago. He was hurt Saturday on a check swing in his last at-bat in a win at Texas.
“Huge blow. He’s one of our All-Stars and one of our leaders,” White Sox pitcher Lance Lynn said.
If Anderson returned in six weeks, he’d rejoin the club with two weeks left in the regular season.
Anderson recently was suspended two games for making contact with an umpire last month. He served the first game Sunday and then sat out the first game of the doubleheader against the Royals.
The White Sox entered play Tuesday two games out of first place in the AL Central behind Minnesota, with Cleveland a game behind the Twins.
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The financing, raised from new and existing investors, brings Finix's total funding to $133M.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Finix, the payments technology company for software platforms, announced today that it has raised $30M in fresh capital, bringing the company's total funding to $133M. Finix raised at an increased valuation despite the more challenging economic environment this year. New and existing investors, including The General Partnership (TheGP), Franklin Templeton, American Express Ventures, Acrew Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, Cap Table Coalition, Homebrew, Insight Partners, Inspired Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Precursor Ventures, PSP Growth, Vamos Ventures, and more participated in the round.
Here's what Dan Portillo, co-founder and managing partner at TheGP, had to say about his investment in Finix:
"The payments space is surprisingly young—only nine percent of payments are digital today. And if the last two years have taught us anything, businesses with modular and configurable payments technology are best equipped to benefit from commerce moving online. TheGP invested in Finix because we believe they are the only payments provider that offers software platforms the flexibility needed to succeed as they scale."
Here's why Matt Harris, Finix board member and Managing Director at Bain Capital Ventures, is doubling down:
"The next generation of fintech is all about businesses embedding financial services when and where their customers need them most. Finix is a leading example of the type of state-of-the-art payments infrastructure provider that makes this embedded experience possible. BCV is proud to continue to support its growth."
Finix's mission is to create the most accessible financial services ecosystem in history, starting with payments. Finix has shown tremendous growth and rapid product development over the past year, which CEO and co-founder, Richie Serna, outlined in a blog post: Reintroducing Finix: A PayFac for Platform Payments. Here's a summary of what the company has accomplished recently:
- Became a registered payment facilitator to support software platforms of all sizes—from $0 to over $1B+ in total payments volume
- Expanded its suite of in-person payment devices and capabilities
- Launched many features that help software platforms manage payment operations while increasing revenue and decreasing costs
- Powered billions of dollars in total annual payments volume on its platform
- Doubled total annual payments volume from 2020 to 2021
- Grew to support over 12,000 active sub-merchants each month
- Handled billions of API calls with 99.999% uptime
To put this in perspective, if you compared Finix to Nilson's 2021 list of top US merchant acquirers, the company would rank in the top 50 based on total payments volume and merchant count.
Finix is dedicated to becoming the payments provider of choice for software platforms and is well on its way, with Q2 2022 being the company's best quarter ever in terms of new deals closed. Over the next few months, Finix plans to announce more features to help software platforms better manage their payments and merchants.
Finix provides payments technology to software platforms such as Lightspeed POS Inc., Passport, and Kabbage from American Express. Headquartered in San Francisco, with an additional office in Chicago, Finix is a privately held company with funding from American Express Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Homebrew, Insight Partners, Inspired Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Sequoia Capital, Visa, and others. To learn more, visit www.finix.com.
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New England's Largest Indoor Fun Venue Holds Charity Race to Benefit the New England Center for Children and the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Entertainment®, a family entertainment destination for people of all ages, will hold a 5k charity event on Saturday, September 17th at Apex Entertainment in Marlborough, Mass. Racers will arrive between 8 and 9 am ET and the race begins on Apex Drive at 10 am ET. With a $40 regular entry fee that provides access to race and attend the after-party, the event is focused on raising funds for Autism education and research, and families in need. Specifically, the road race supports the New England Center for Children and the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Registration is open now on the Apex Fun Run 5k site.
"Apex is all about fun and our charity race is a great excuse to come out, have a blast and do some good for the community," said Rob Luzzi, director of marketing, RAVentures ® Hospitality Group. "We're especially appreciative to our sponsors who help make this amazing day possible."
Everyone, all ages and all experience levels, are welcome to participate in the Apex Fun Run 5k charity road race. Runners and walkers will navigate the chip-timed 5k course that is professionally managed around the roads of the Apex Marlborough facility. Regular entry registration is open until September 10, 2022 and final entry is allowed on race day for an additional $10.
Before, during and after the race both attendees and participants will have a chance for more family fun. Family and friends are welcome to come and cheer on runners as they show their support for the causes. There will be giveaways, post-race refreshments, music and snacks at the event. In addition, there will be an after-party to celebrate finishing the race and raising funds for the charities supported. Standard race ticket holders and their families will be treated with access to an after-party that includes free attractions such as bowling, laser tag, mini golf and more! Post-race discounts will be offered to all who choose to spend the remainder of their day at Apex Entertainment enjoying almost 100,000 square feet of attractions.
Under the Apex Cares Program, Apex Entertainment has supported The New England Center for Children Inc. (NECC) and individuals with Autism since 2017 as well as The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. NECC helps children with autism to live full, productive lives through education, technology and research. Apex fulfills NECC's mission by offering sensory-friendly hours of operation the first Sunday of every month as well as birthday parties. The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp works to heal and bring joy to more than 20,000 children and families who are seriously ill through year-round programs. Apex Entertainment has raised more than $10,000 for these causes over the years.
Apex Entertainment® is a family entertainment destination for people of all ages. With four locations in Massachusetts, New York and Virginia, Apex Entertainment is the largest local space for indoor family fun with world class attractions all under one roof. Headquartered in Westford, MA and established in 2017, Apex Entertainment is part of RAVentures, which owns and operates hospitality brands and real estate and development companies. https://www.apexentertainment.com/.
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Atlantic City, N.J. (KRON) – Former San Francisco 49ers and Buffalo Bills running back Frank Gore was arrested on a charge of assault stemming from a “domestic violence incident,” according to police in New Jersey.
“On July 31, 2022, at 8:11 AM, patrol units were dispatched to Tropicana Atlantic City for a report of a domestic violence dispute,” the Atlantic City Police Department stated. “Officers arrived to find the victim, a 28-year-old woman from Miami, Florida, speaking with hotel security. The victim did not exhibit signs of injury and complaints were not filed at the time. However, an ensuing investigation resulted in Franklin Gore being charged with simple assault related to the domestic violence incident.
“Gore was issued a summons pending a future court date,” the statement continued. “The public is reminded that charges are mere allegations and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.”
Gore played for the 49ers from 2005 to 2014. He made one Super Bowl appearance in 2013. He subsequently played for the Indianapolis Colts, the Miami Dolphins, the Bills and the New York Jets before his retirement.
Gore, who made it to the Pro Bowl five times, also holds the record for most games played by a running back.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact police in Atlantic City at 609-347-5766, or text 847411 (TIP411) with a message that begins with “ACPD.” | https://www.wivb.com/sports/buffalo-bills/former-49er-frank-gore-arrested-for-assault/ | 2022-08-10T17:03:39Z | https://www.wivb.com/sports/buffalo-bills/former-49er-frank-gore-arrested-for-assault/ | false |
The state's largest dental insurance company celebrates legacy of quality service and community engagement
SHERWOOD, Ark., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delta Dental of Arkansas turns 40 this month. What started as a two-person, two-room office on August 2, 1982, in downtown Little Rock has grown into Arkansas' largest dental insurance provider over the years, serving more than 800,000 Arkansans today.
"We've officially reached middle age," said Dave Hawsey, Vice President, Marketing, at Delta Dental. "But you know what they say about 40 being fabulous. We've established a legacy that goes beyond providing quality insurance. We're proud to be known as a committed business and philanthropy partner who creates healthy smiles, healthy lives and healthy communities in Arkansas."
The company will celebrate its 40th anniversary on August 17 with an in-office party, a staff lunch and special employee surprises.
Delta Dental of Arkansas began on August 2, 1982, when President and CEO Earl Gladden and his wife, Grace, opened a two-room office in downtown Little Rock. Within its first year of business, the couple met its goal of signing 400 dentists. Today, Delta Dental operates the state's largest network of participating dental providers with more than 1,100 dentists.
The company serves more than 4,000 Arkansas-based businesses, 800,000 Arkansans and 2.4 million Americans nationwide. The initial staff of two has grown to more than 210 employees who work in the company's 65,000-square-foot headquarters building in Sherwood.
Through its Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation, launched in 2008, Delta Dental provides resources and grant funding for oral health education and dental disease prevention and treatment to underinsured and underserved Arkansans. In the mid-2010s, it also funded a 7-year, $7 million community water fluoridation project, delivering optimally fluoridated water to 90 percent of Arkansans—higher than the national average. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the company provided more than $27.4 million in relief funding to network dentists, clients and local partners, spreading smiles during tumultuous and uncertain times.
For its longtime impact, Delta Dental has won numerous awards and recognitions, such as the 2014 "Arkansas Business of the Year" Award and the distinction of being named one of the annual "Best Places to Work" in Arkansas for 10 consecutive years.
1983: Signs its first major, statewide client with 4,000 members.
2000: Earl Gladden retires. Ed Choate succeeds him as President and CEO.
2004: After several office moves, constructs permanent headquarters building at 1513 Country Club Road in Sherwood.
2007: Starts offering individual/family insurance in addition to group insurance plus vision coverage.
2008: Launches the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation to provide statewide support to communities and nonprofit organizations for oral health education and dental disease prevention and treatment.
2008: Starts offering coverage for implants as one of the first dental insurance companies in the nation.
2011: In response to Act 197 of the Arkansas Legislature, pledges to fund the community water fluoridation of all Arkansas water systems serving 5,000 or more residents. The 7-year, $7 million project results in the delivery of optimally fluoridated tap water to more than 90% of Arkansans, higher than the national average of 75%.
2014: Wins "Arkansas Business of the Year" Award, Category III, presented by the Arkansas Business Publishing Group.
2016: Synthesizes the company core values into 4 concepts: Act with Integrity; Focus on Community; Respect People, and Provide World-Class Service.
2017: Wins contract to become one of the two benefits providers of the Arkansas Medicaid dental program.
2018: Implements first-ever Medicare Advantage product.
2020: Provides more than $27.4 million in direct COVID-19 relief funding to network dentists, business clients, members and community partners.
2021: Ed Choate retires. Kristin Merlo succeeds him as President and CEO. She's only the third chief executive in the company's 40-year history.
2022: Named one of the "Best Places to Work" in Arkansas for the 10th consecutive year in the annual survey conducted by Arkansas Business Publishing Group, making Delta Dental one of only two Arkansas businesses with that distinction.
2005-2010: 5-time annual Bronze or Silver winner of Governor's Family-Friendly Employer/ Governor's Work-Life Balance Award, presented by Arkansas Department of Human Services
2013-2022: 10-time annual winner of Best Places to Work in Arkansas Award, presented by the Arkansas Business Publishing Group
2014 Arkansas Business of the Year" Award, Category III, presented by the Arkansas Business Publishing Group
2017: Outstanding Foundation (Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation), presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Arkansas Chapter
Delta Dental of Arkansas is the largest dental benefits provider in the state, helping more than 800,000 Arkansans keep their smiles healthy through commercial and Medicaid coverage. As a not-for-profit company, Delta Dental is committed to improving the oral health of Arkansans through the philanthropic efforts of its Foundation, which donated more than $3 million to support oral health education initiatives in the last three years. For more information, visit www.deltadentalar.com/.
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SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) – Former San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore was arrested on a charge of assault stemming from a “domestic violence incident,” according to police in New Jersey.
“On July 31, 2022, at 8:11 AM, patrol units were dispatched to Tropicana Atlantic City for a report of a domestic violence dispute,” the Atlantic City Police Department stated. “Officers arrived to find the victim, a 28-year-old woman from Miami, Florida, speaking with hotel security. The victim did not exhibit signs of injury and complaints were not filed at the time. However, an ensuing investigation resulted in Franklin Gore being charged with simple assault related to the domestic violence incident.
“Gore was issued a summons pending a future court date,” the statement continued. “The public is reminded that charges are mere allegations and the accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.”
Gore played for the 49ers from 2005 to 2014. He made one Super Bowl appearance in 2013. He subsequently played for the Indianapolis Colts, the Miami Dolphins, the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets before his retirement.
Gore, who made it to the Pro Bowl five times, also holds the record for most games played by a running back.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact police in Atlantic City at 609-347-5766, or text 847411 (TIP411) with a message that begins with “ACPD.” | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/former-49er-frank-gore-arrested-for-assault/ | 2022-08-10T17:04:50Z | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/former-49er-frank-gore-arrested-for-assault/ | true |
Biden calls on Syria to help secure release of journalist Austin Tice
A banner reading "Bring Austin Home" hangs outside the headquarters of The Washington Post to mark the 10th anniversary of his abduction
US President Joe Biden on Wednesday called on Syria to help secure the release of American journalist Austin Tice, who was abducted a decade ago in Damascus.
"We know with certainty that he has been held by the Syrian regime," Biden said in a statement. "We have repeatedly asked the government of Syria to work with us so that we can bring Austin home.
"On the tenth anniversary of his abduction, I am calling on Syria to end this and help us bring him home," he said.
Biden said Tice, a former US Marine turned journalist, "put the truth above himself and traveled to Syria to show the world the real cost of war."
"There is no higher priority in my administration than the recovery and return of Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad," Biden said.
"That is a pledge I have made to the American people and to Austin's parents, and it is one that I am determined to uphold," he added.
Tice was a freelance photojournalist working for Agence France-Presse, McClatchy News, The Washington Post, CBS and other news organizations when he disappeared after being detained at a checkpoint near Damascus on August 14, 2012.
Thirty-one years old at the time he was captured, Tice appeared blindfolded in the custody of an unidentified group of armed men in a video a month later but there has been little news since. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-11099617/Biden-calls-Syria-help-secure-release-journalist-Austin-Tice.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-10T17:06:01Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/afp/article-11099617/Biden-calls-Syria-help-secure-release-journalist-Austin-Tice.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Global tourism body says provisions will help accelerate Travel & Tourism's climate commitments
DALLAS, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: "WTTC welcomes the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and its numerous business-smart clean energy tax incentives expansions and extensions.
"The Travel & Tourism sector is a catalyst for meaningful climate action and emissions reduction, as evidenced by our groundbreaking Net Zero Roadmap supporting our sector's drive toward net zero by 2050. This bill will help accelerate our Members' climate commitments with provisions like the sustainable aviation fuel credit, energy efficient buildings deduction, and zero-emission port equipment and technology investments.
"While these are important building blocks for meaningful change, we call on the U.S. to continue putting climate change front and center of everything they do to help protect life on our planet. We also urge world leaders to give more support to the global Travel & Tourism sector as it continues its journey towards net zero."
About the World Travel & Tourism Council
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) represents the global travel & tourism private sector. Members include 200 CEOs, Chairs and Presidents of the world's leading travel & tourism companies from all geographies covering all industries. For more than 30 years, WTTC has been committed to raising the awareness of governments and the public of the economic and social significance of the travel & tourism sector.
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YSL rapper Young Thug faces new charges in Fulton County street gang case
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Fulton County investigators filed addition charges against Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug and some of his alleged associates in its RICO Act and street gang case.
The founder of Young Stoner Life Records is now accused of illegally possessing multiple firearms, including a modified machine gun, in addition to street gang activity and drug trafficking.
The 30-year-old rapper, whose legal name is Jeffery Lamar Williams, and 27 other people, was indicted along with fellow Atlanta rapper Gunna in May using Georgia’s RICO Act. The 88-page indictment claims they are part of the Young Slime Life, or YSL, a subset of the Bloods street gang. Prosecutors allege those named in the indictment have engaged in violent criminal activity in the city since 2012.
Young Thug, Martinez Arnold (also known as Duke) and Deamonte Kendrick (also known as Yak Gotti) are accused of possessing and attempting to sell marijuana and cocaine in May 2022. The indictment says they were possessing multiple guns: a GLOCK 357, a FN firearm, a GLOCK 19, a Smith & Wesson M&P and a GLOCK 45 with a "converter switch and extended magazine." The GLOCK 45 modified into a machine gun resulted in another gun possession charge.
The total list of charges against 28 accused is up to 65 counts. The reindictment accused three additional people — Deamonte Kendrick, also known as Yak Gotti; Shannon Stillwell, AKA Shannon Jackson or SB; and Quamarvious Nichols, AKA Qua — of separate gun charges.
RAPPER YOUNG THUGS' RICO ACT CHARGES EXPLAINED
Prosecutors claim Williams is a co-founder of the alleged street gang YSL. The indictment also gives a detailed account of various violent crimes alleged members of YSL are accused of, and documents social media posts and rap lyrics by Williams that reference YSL.
In June,a judge denied bond and an elaborate house arrest plan. Several factors were taken into consideration including a threat introduced to the court attributed to Williams from 2015 that states "Anybody goes into courtroom and tells the god's honest truth, they'll be f---ing killed." The judge said the validity of that threat would need to be proven in court, but it speaks to his possibly being a danger to the community.
If convicted of a RICO charge, Williams could face up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
Gunna, whose name is Sergio Kitchens, had his bond denied in May.
A judge set his court date for January 2023.
What is the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act?
The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, or RICO, was developed to fight organized crime. It was enacted in 1970 after being signed into law by President Richard Nixon.
Federally, RICO was originally was intended to be used to combat the Mafia. It draws from a list of 27 federal crimes and eight state crimes committed repeated over the course of a 10-year period. Those crimes can include fraud, theft, computer crimes, embezzlement, credit scams, investment schemes, human trafficking, illegal gambling, bribery, kidnapping, murder, money laundering, counterfeiting, and various drug charges.
The Justice Department has used RICO to dismantle multiple crime families and weed out corruption in several city police departments. Prosecutors have also used RICO to try to dismantle several street gangs and helped in prosecuting businesses that break federal law.
Georgia’s RICO statutes are similar to the federal version , but are much broader in that the criminal "enterprise" does not have to be around as long. Georgia is one of only 33 states that has its own RICO statutes. However, in both state and federal laws, a pattern of criminal enterprise has to be established. | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/ysl-rapper-young-thug-new-charges-fulton-county-case | 2022-08-10T17:07:48Z | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/ysl-rapper-young-thug-new-charges-fulton-county-case | true |
New series and feature films span the globe with titles from France, Wales, Iceland, Italy, Germany and MHz Choice's first series from Japan.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MHz Choice has upped the ante this fall with a powerhouse slate of programming aimed at delighting TV connoisseurs with the best series the world has to offer. Leading the way this September is Paris Police 1900 (Studio Canal), an eight-part historical French crime drama set in Paris at the turn of the 20th century during the tumultuous time of the Dreyfus Affair. The growing antisemitism in France in this period is woven into the backdrop of a police investigation into the murder of an unknown woman found in a suitcase floating in the Seine. The young and ambitious Inspector Antoine Jouin (Jérémie Lahuerta) ends up investigating more than a murder as he uncovers state secrets and corruption. Jouin's dramatic pursuit of justice is peppered with depictions of real events and historical figures set against the opulence of La Belle Epoque.
Fast forwarding in time from the early 1900s to the 1970s and '80s, MHz Choice premieres a pair of retro French comedies replete with floppy hair, aviator sunglasses and computers that come in sizes big and bigger. Debuting this September, UFOs (Studio Canal) is set in 1978 and starts with a literal bang as space engineer Didier Mathure (Melvil Poupaud) watches helplessly as his expensive government funded rocket explodes on takeoff. The launch debacle pushes Didier's career to the edge of a cliff, but he is given one last chance to make his way back into the good graces of the national space program as the head of an eccentric research group tasked with finding scientific explanations for all UFO sightings! Didier's disdain for his new role only sharpens his scientific approach, and the facts lead him and the show into the realm of an unexpected government conspiracy thriller with quirky characters and even quirkier comic edges.
Later this fall (November) is Cheeky Business (Mediawan), set in the Parisian suburbs in the early 1980s, is a fictional tale of the invention of the first adult messaging service using the Minitel - a videotext online service accessible through telephone lines in France. In the space of ten half-hour episodes, three unlikely friends and college students stumble upon the idea to pose as women who exchange erotic messages with men over the Minitel network for a fee. Simon (Arthur Mazet) is the quintessential nerd who manages to tap into the potential of a nationwide messaging network, Stéphanie (Noémie Schmidt) is a budding entrepreneur in desperate need of tuition cash and Toni (Paul Scarfoglio) is bold enough to get the whole thing started. Pimps and prostitutes also get involved as the business goes national, right under the noses of Simon's seemingly traditional parents - whose attic becomes the business' unofficial headquarters for a while. Friendship, rivalry, sex, and false appearances are the early hallmarks of what becomes the internet age, and all hilariously collide in this funny and addictive series.
Rounding out September are two new dramas from Italy and Wales. Based on the novels by Massimo Carlotto, The Alligator (Rai Com) is a modern Italian Noir that begins with Marco Buratti (Matteo Martani) being released from prison after seven years for crimes he didn't commit. A former blues singer, Marco's time in prison gave him a newfound passion for justice. Now on the outside, Marco embarks on a career as a private eye, using his hard-earned skills and underworld connections to good advantage.
New from Wales, Fflam (Videoplugger) stars Gwyneth Keyworth (Hidden, Black Mirror, The Crown, Game of Thrones) as Noni, a young woman with a tragic past who is preparing to move into her dream home with her loving partner. A chance encounter with a man she believes to be Tim, her late husband who was killed in a fire, risks destroying the new life she's worked so hard to build. As a central figure, Noni is not a quintessential victim of her past or a passive bystander to the events around her. Gwyneth Keyworth describes her complexity as a reason she enjoyed playing Noni. "Yes, she is brave, stubborn and does what she wants, but people still take advantage. She's not completely innocent either." The central mystery of Noni's sighting plays out over six half-hour episodes.
Moving well beyond the pre-internet era to the present day are two new series which explore modern friendship and connection. Premiering this October and the first series from Japan to appear on MHz Choice, Pension Metsä (Videoplugger) takes place in and around a one-room guest house nestled in the Nagano larch forest. The guest house is owned by Tenko (Satomi Kobayashi), who finds herself in deep conversations with her visitors who are often lost or at a key turning point in their lives. It may seem like the guests are the ones learning new things about themselves, but in the end it's Tenko who finds a fresh direction in life. Each 30-minute episode features a single guest star, including an appearance in Episode 6 by actress Tôko Miura, who played the young chauffeur Misaki in the Oscar-winning feature Drive My Car.
The fast-paced comedy series Ordinary People (REinvent Studios) hails from Iceland and centers around the friendship of Vala (Vala Kristin Eiriksdottir) and Júlíana (Júlíana Sara Gunnarsdóttir). Best friends since drama school, Vala and Júlíana have taken different paths in life with Vala in unsuccessful pursuit of an acting career while Júlíana has stepped away from acting to have two children with her husband Tómas (Halldór Halldórsson). Decidedly in the "Me Too" era, Vala has a disastrous encounter with studio bros who are looking to paper over their past reputations with a female-lead production. They end up inviting both Vala and her "funny friend" Júlíana to host their own TV show. Rather than co-hosting a talk show, Vala ends up relegated to a sidekick character. Everything is tested – friendship, marriage, motherhood, ambition – as success is unevenly distributed between the two friends.
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MHz Networks offers viewers in the U.S. and Canada access to a library of the best television mysteries, dramas, comedies and documentaries subtitled in English through its subscription streaming service, MHz Choice. Select MHz Networks content is also available on DVD and on its free ad-supported service MHz Now, available on Samsung TV Plus and Plex. New MHz Choice customers receive a free 7-Day Trial. For more information, go to mhzchoice.com.
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CONCORD, N.H. — Defense lawyers are denouncing comments made by New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu and his attorney general after a jury acquitted a truck driver in the deaths of seven motorcyclists, but both men said Wednesday they stand by their statements.
After a two-week trial, jurors deliberated for less than three hours Tuesday before finding Volodymyr Zhukovskyy, 26, innocent on seven counts of manslaughter, seven counts of negligent homicide, and one count of reckless conduct. The charges stemmed from a June 21, 2019, crash in Randolph that killed seven members of the Jarheads Motorcycle Club from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.
Prosecutors argued that Zhukovskyy — who had taken heroin, fentanyl, and cocaine earlier on the day of the crash — repeatedly swerved back and forth before the collision and told police he caused it. But a judge dismissed eight charges related to whether he was impaired, and his attorneys blamed the lead biker, Albert “Woody” Mazza Jr., saying he was drunk and not looking where he was going when he lost control of his motorcycle and slid in front of Zhukovskyy’s truck.
After the verdict, Sununu said he shares in the “shock, outrage, and anger that so many have expressed” since the crash.
“The Fallen Seven did not receive justice today, and that is an absolute tragedy,” he said.
Attorney General John Formella said he believes the state proved its case.
“Mr. Zhukovskyy should have been found guilty of the charges in this case and held responsible for causing seven deaths and numerous injuries,” he said. “We thank the Court and the jurors for their service, and while we are extremely disappointed, we respect the verdict and our system of justice.”
The New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense lawyers said Formella’s comments violated professional standards and that both statements criticizing the verdict could deter future jury service.
“These statements are irresponsible, dangerous, disrespectful to the jurors, and damaging to the integrity of the criminal legal system,” the group said in a statement. “They are also contrary to rules designed to protect the rights of the accused and protect jurors from undue influence and harassment.”
According to those rules, prosecutors should avoid comments that criticize the jury’s actions or verdict and should “respectfully accept acquittals.” Formella’s spokesman, Michael Garrity, pointed to the last sentence of the attorney general’s statement when asked to respond to the defense lawyers, while Sununu’s spokesman said the governor stands by his comments.
But the defense lawyers said their comments could cause problems for future trials.
“Must our jurors fear public excoriation by the governor and chief law enforcement officer if they find (as jurors did here) that the State failed to meet its burden?” they said. “That our Governor would so loudly put his thumb on the scale is an abuse of his platform and his office. Agree or disagree, the jury here did its job and their decision deserves respect rather than public condemnation.” | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/regional/new-hampshire/new-hampshire-governor-ag-stand-by-reactions-to-motorcycle-crash-verdict-volodymyr-zhukovskyy-randolph-crash-jarheads-motorcycle-club/97-52b6e94a-f8e7-4c33-8a6e-d94ca77ff6f0 | 2022-08-10T17:08:21Z | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/regional/new-hampshire/new-hampshire-governor-ag-stand-by-reactions-to-motorcycle-crash-verdict-volodymyr-zhukovskyy-randolph-crash-jarheads-motorcycle-club/97-52b6e94a-f8e7-4c33-8a6e-d94ca77ff6f0 | false |
If you're lucky enough to look younger than your age, it can be quite a compliment when you're asked for ID when buying alcohol.
However, one woman has shared her anger at a shop assistant failing to ID her, despite being ten years over the legal age.
Taking to popular Mumsnet forum Am I Being Unreasonable, the mum asked whether her behaviour was out of line: "I have always looked very young for my age, which was a hinderance as a teenager and young adult but as I have got older I have embraced and taken upon the fact that that I look young as a blessing (I am now 28 btw but look like I am in the teenage age range).
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"I bought a bottle of wine for dinner from the shop on the way home for me and my DBF last night (we are in a same-sex relationship) amongst other stuff and expected to show ID as normal and didn't get asked, so I jokingly said "Are you not going to ask me for ID for the wine?" and the guy who was on the till stared at me and looked me up and down and said: 'no, I don't think that's necessary.'
"I paid for my things without much further words and went home but was a bit upset. Later, I had a VERY SMALL cry to myself in private about it in the toilet and then when I told my friend later and told him what happened he was very nonchalant and said my crying was for attention-seeking and I always do it to try and get attention, even though I had JUST told him that I had cried to myself in total private and for very briefly, about ten seconds in total, if that.
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"I spoke to my DP later and he agreed with me that it was horrible but AIBU for being furious by the callous words from a so-called friend and should I lessen contact with them?"
People flocked to the comments section to share their opinion on the matter - and it's safe to say they were all in agreement.
One wrote: "Blimey what an over reaction. You cried in private, but you told your friend. You obviously don't look like a teenager anymore , you have to be ID'd under 25 so the assistant must have thought you were that age at least."
Another agreed: "You were being attention seeking and dramatic. And you got called out on it. My advice is to grow up."
"You need to work on your resilience if this upset you so much," one added.
"You will look older to younger people, the assistant’s assessment was probably along the lines of “does this person look older or younger than me”, and you obviously looked older. That’s just life (coming from someone who is was regularly ID’s well into her twenties… in fact I was ID’d for a 15 film at 22…)."
What do you think? Do you think the poster was being unreasonable? Let us know in the comments.
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TIMELINE-Boeing delivers first 787 Dreamliner in more than a year
Aug 10 (Reuters) - Boeing Co delivered its first 787 Dreamliner in more than a year on Wednesday after a lengthy halt, stemming from production problems, cost the U.S. planemaker at least $5 billion. The restart in deliveries comes as a major relief for Boeing, which was struggling with the production of the wide-body jet for more than two years. It could also help the airline industry better tap this year's boom in travel demand. Here is a timeline of the troubled 787 program since 2020: Date Development September Boeing finds production problem in the new 787 2020 Dreamliner and warns of delays in deliveries (https://reut.rs/3p3oPNF) December Cuts 787 Dreamliner production for the fourth 2020 time in 18 months after posting zero deliveries in November (https://reut.rs/3C9uIAH) December The company's quality inspections related to 2020 previously disclosed production flaws in the plane finds the same issue in other parts of the jet (https://reut.rs/3p3p8bh) March 2021 Boeing resumes 787 deliveries; hands over one plane to United Airlines (https://reut.rs/3dc3r5X) May 2021 The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says Boeing will temporarily halt 787 deliveries as the agency waits for more data to determine if the planemaker's planned inspection method meets federal requirements July 2021 The FAA says some undelivered planes have a new manufacturing quality issue that the company will fix before delivery July 2021 Boeing cuts 787 production after finding another production-related structural defect September The Wall Street Journal reports that the 2021 delivery of Dreamliners will likely remain halted until at least late October as the FAA rejects the company's inspection proposal October 2021 Boeing finds new defect in 787 Dreamliner, says some titanium parts were improperly manufactured over the past three years January 2022 Unveils a total of $4.5 billion in charges in the fourth quarter related to 787 delivery delays, customer concessions and production costs February The FAA says it would perform final 2022 inspections on new jets and will not allow the planemaker to self-certify individual new Boeing 787 planes April 2022 Boeing tells airlines and parts suppliers that 787 deliveries will resume in the second half of 2022, Reuters reports May 2022 The FAA finds 787 certification documents incomplete, Reuters reports July 2022 FAA approves Boeing's inspection and modification plan to resume deliveries of the aircraft August 2022 The U.S. government approves the first 787 delivery since 2021, clearing the way for American Airlines to take possession August 2022 American Airlines says it has taken the delivery of its first 787 Dreamliner (Reporting by Kannaki Deka in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11099611/TIMELINE-Boeing-delivers-787-Dreamliner-year.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-10T17:11:10Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11099611/TIMELINE-Boeing-delivers-787-Dreamliner-year.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Authorities in Natrona County are searching for a man in connection with an active double-homicide investigation, they said Wednesday morning.
The man, Luke Thomas Young, is considered a person of interest in the case, according to the Natrona County Sheriff's Office. He may be considered armed and dangerous, and could have outstanding warrants.
Sheriff's deputies have been on scene since 11 p.m. Tuesday. Two people were found dead, and no other injuries have been reported, according to sheriff's spokesperson Kiera Grogan.
The Natrona County Coroner's Office identified the two people as Kameron Young Johnson, 27, and Acacia Colvin, 19, both of Casper. Autopsies for both have been scheduled.
Young was last seen in the area of Ten Mile Road and Highway 20-26 west of Casper, and authorities suspect he might be traveling on foot.
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The sheriff's office is asking the public to call 911 if someone spots Young, and stressed people not to approach him. Young is currently the only suspect in the investigation.
"Please take extra precautions in securing your home and DO NOT pick up hitchhikers," the sheriff's office said.
Young is described as a 26-year-old white man with short brown/sandy hair and no facial hair. He is 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 195 pounds.
Young reportedly has warrants out for his arrest unrelated to this incident, from other counties possibly in the northern part of Wyoming, according to Grogan.
As part of the investigation, Highway 20-26 is closed from Landmark Lane to Thirty Three Mile Road. There is a detour route from Ten Mile Road to Zero Road.
Due to the situation, Natrona County School District said it would control access and have heightened awareness at all of its schools and buildings. Outdoor school activities will be limited, but summer school will occur as normal.
The sheriff's office also asked people in the area to secure their homes and cars.
Officers from the county's Special Response Team and Wyoming Highway Patrol were also on scene Wednesday morning.
Anyone with information is asked to contacted the sheriff's office at 235-9282. | https://trib.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/authorities-investigating-double-homicide-in-natrona-county/article_2e068fbc-18b4-11ed-84f1-57d9f329ba51.html | 2022-08-10T17:14:39Z | https://trib.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/authorities-investigating-double-homicide-in-natrona-county/article_2e068fbc-18b4-11ed-84f1-57d9f329ba51.html | true |
When I was growing up in Fife in the 1990s the Toyota Supra was one of my favourite cars.
Big, bold and muscular, it was one of the most eye-catching sports cars out there.
UK sales of that fourth generation Supra ceased in 1996 and the big, powerful coupe gradually disappeared from our roads.
Now, well over two decades later, Toyota has finally revived one of its most cherished models.
It was with huge anticipation and fervour that I got behind the wheel of the all new Toyota Supra.
Developed jointly with BMW, the fifth generation Supra shares a chassis, engine and other components with the Z4.
Is it a good or a bad thing that the Supra is much the same as the BMW Z4 under the skin? Undeniably a good thing. Combining BMW’s talent for producing fantastic driving cars together with Toyota’s reputation for bulletproof reliability is a very good idea.
Sporty looks
The Supra looks absolutely fantastic and is, to my eyes, a more attractive car than the Z4. In a nice nod to the car’s heritage, the rear end features a Supra badge with a similar font to its 1990s predecessor.
Prices start at £49,495 and buyers can choose from a 2.0 litre turbocharged engine with 254bhp or a 3.0 turbo with 335bhp.
The 2.0 litre comes with an eight-speed automatic transmission, while 3.0 litre buyers can choose the same automatic gearbox or a six-speed manual. All versions are rear-wheel drive.
My test car was the 3.0 litre auto model and came with a £57,495 price tag.
Hit the start button and there’s a throaty rumble from under the bonnet as the engine springs into life.
I took the Supra for a spin on the west coast of Scotland on a sunny morning in late July. Within 30 seconds I was grinning, and my affection for the car only grew as I spent more time with it.
First off: it is fast. Zero to 62mph takes just 4.3 seconds and top speed is 155mph.
What’s even more impressive is how responsive the car is. The car reacts instantly to throttle input, seamlessly moving into the best gear and roaring forward.
The 3.0 litre six cylinder engine is outstanding. There’s as much power as you could need or want, all accompanied by a satisfying yowl.
Perfect balance
A 50:50 weight distribution means the car is perfectly balanced and this shows in the way it drives.
Steering feedback is superb with the wheel always letting you know what the car is doing. And grip levels are way beyond anything you can explore without venturing on to a race track.
When you’re not pressing on, the Toyota Supra is a surprisingly comfortable car to cover long distances in. Easing off the throttle, the car cruised nicely at 60mph. You could easily do a route like the North Coast 500 in a Supra.
Inside you’ll only find two seats. These have enough room to fit even very tall people such as myself.
The absence of rear seats has allowed the boot to be stretched to a pretty generous 290 litres, which is enough for a couple’s weekend luggage or a set of golf clubs. There’s a handy parcel shelf as well.
The Supra borrows some of its interior switchgear from BMW, including the superb iDrive system.
This uses a rotary dial to operate controls and is light years easier than a touchscreen to use without taking your eyes off the road.
It was with a high degree of reluctance that I handed back the keys to the Supra. It manages that tricky juggling act of being a thoroughly accomplished sports car while also being refined enough to go away on holiday in.
Facts
Price: £57,495
0-62mph: 4.3 seconds
Top speed: 155mph
Economy: 34.4mpg
CO2 emissions: 188g/km | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/motoring/3554455/toyota-supra/ | 2022-08-10T17:21:42Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/motoring/3554455/toyota-supra/ | true |
CLEVELAND (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday afternoon's drawing of the Ohio Lottery's "Pick 5 Midday" game were:
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ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI – One person died Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle.
The identity of the victim was not immediately released.
Michigan State Police are investigating the car vs. pedestrian fatal crash Wednesday, Aug. 10, on Marsh Road, near Pierce Road, in Allegan County’s Gun Plain Township.
Police said traffic is affected because of the ongoing investigation and cleanup purposes. Police are asking drivers to seek an alternative route, if possible.
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Planning chiefs have moved to reassure locals after construction of a £24 million community and leisure centre in Blairgowrie was approved.
Councillors formally gave the green light to plans for the new Blairgowrie Recreation Centre at a meeting on Wednesday.
It comes several years after the project was first proposed.
The centre will replace the existing facility on the campus of Blairgowrie High School and will feature a swimming pool, four-court sports hall, gymnasium, fitness suite, dance studio, classroom, changing facilities and an external artificial sports pitch.
Construction will take place in two phases.
The old leisure centre will be demolished but will remain open until the new building can be used.
Councillors unanimously approved the plans after planning officers described the existing centre as “old” and failing to “suit modern-day needs”.
Councillor Claire McLaren described the new building as “a first-class, iconic sports facility”, while others said it had been a “long time coming”.
Concerns over parking and construction
Some councillors raised concerns on issues such as parking and the impact construction will have on both the school during term time, and residents.
Councillor Bob Brawn said: “During the construction phase, with the site being out of bounds to the public, there will be an impact on the area that would certainly be used by school kids. Are there any plans to manage that?”
Council officers said they have been working closely with the school, Live Active Leisure and the public on the plans and how best to reduce disruption during construction.
Councillors were told there will be safe spaces for kids to keep them away from the construction site, and there will be no impact on PE lessons during term time.
Councillor Ian James highlighted the parking fears but was told that during events like swimming galas – most likely to take place in evenings and weekends – the existing car parks will be available for use.
The new facility was initially meant to open in 2020, however this was halted after £3m was removed from the budget.
But £8.9m was put towards the project by Perth and Kinross Council last October.
A Perth and Kinross Council spokesperson said: “This was a landmark decision for the people of Blairgowrie and shows our commitment to our communities.
“This state-of-the art centre will provide long-lasting benefits to the health and wellbeing of residents in the area but will also be built to Passivhaus standards, so it is as environmentally-friendly as it can be.
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I don’t say this lightly: Allotments can change your life.
And not just in the obsessive compulsive way that other hobbies do (although it can do that too).
What I mean is that having an allotment can make you healthier, improve your mental wellbeing, change your attitude to the way you eat and make you fitter.
Its effect goes way beyond weeding for a few hours, and taking home some cheap veg.
This week is National Allotment Week, so let me share a few thoughts on the benefits of growing your own grub.
Since sticking a spade in the ground over a decade ago, I haven’t been to the doctor (apart from that time I fell over drunk and hurt my leg) and I haven’t had a cold for more than eight years.
So what do I put it down to? Is it the exercise? The quality of the food? Or simply just being outside in the fresh air? Could it even be coincidence?
I have no idea. But something is working.
Pushing 60, I’m healthier, have more energy and am happier than I was 20 years ago.
Better flavour made me an obsessive grower
But there is something else to consider. The food is far, far tastier that the intensively-produced, chemically-enhanced produce you buy in supermarkets.
I know this is one of the boring things that allotmenteers always, always point out, but it’s true, and it can’t be stressed enough.
A fully ripe tomato picked from the vine, and eaten straight away is full of a complex sweetness and flavour that makes commercial produce taste like pellets of turgid water.
And that’s not surprising.
Supermarkets, when sourcing food, don’t primarily focus on how good it tastes. They want it grown quickly and at the right price-point. Flavour takes a back seat.
My father used to grow his own veg too (to save money). As a child, I don’t recall a vast gulf in flavour between what he produced and what was bought from the shops. But that was then.
Over the years, food has gradually become more tasteless and more watery as efficiency in production is pursued to make it as cheap as possible.
In fact it is flavour, rather than the health benefits, which made me an obsessive grower.
The allotment was just the start
Once I realised that this is how food should (and used to) taste, I started to expand out of the allotment.
I began beekeeping, and now have 12 hives, which, at the moment, are up the glens making heather honey.
I bought a greenhouse for my garden to grow tomatoes, chillis, grapes and herbs.
Then I got some free-range, organic hens which produce eggs with proper yolks. I also started brewing beer, baking bread and fermenting sauerkraut.
Each step justified itself when it came to quality.
My only failure was making wine. I haven’t given up on it yet, but in the meantime, it is still shop-bought.
Even the kids, who were teenagers when I started this, could immediately see and taste the benefits, and they’ve all grown up with a keen passion for food and its role in health.
So, hopefully, this article has persuaded some of you of the benefits to growing your own.
It really is a no-brainer, especially with the cost of living crisis.
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The only thing that you’ll need (apart from a plot, of course) is lots of time, commitment and a willingness to put in some hard work.
Allotments don’t grow on trees
Now, for the bad news.
Allotments are rarer than the teeth on my hens.
My plot is one of eight, and none have changed hands over the last four years. And yet every week I receive an email from someone inquiring if there are any available.
There could easily be a waiting list of 50-60 people, but it has been closed due to over-subscription.
The Scottish Government asked councils a few years ago to source allotments for the public. A great noise was made by local government, but progress since has been painfully slow.
If you want an allotment, and can’t get one, badger your council. Tell them to get a move on.
Ask them why it is taking so long to get this organised, especially now with the cost of food rising so quickly.
Dundee City Council said it had identified 1,500 hectares of land within the city which could feed a third of the population. That was two years ago.
We saw some progress last week with the news that construction has begun on a £1m community growing space at Camperdown Park.
It’s a start, and the council’s £200,000 grant is a great help. But there’s much more that could be done right across Scotland.
In the meantime, while you wait for the council’s wheels to turn slowly, you can start growing veg just about anywhere – in your garden, on your balcony or even on your window-sill.
Give it a go. It may just change your life. And make you healthier. And happier.
Derek Uchman is a journalist from Monifieth.
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India to begin 'mix and match' COVID booster vaccines this week
India to begin offering Biological E's COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax as a booster
India said on Wednesday that Biological E's COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax can be administered as a booster dose in people who have taken the country's other two main shots, Covaxin and AstraZeneca's Covishield, from Friday.
Corbevax will be available to over 18s as precautionary booster six months after a second dose, the health ministry said in an Aug. 8 letter to state authorities and shared with reporters on Wednesday.
INDIA DAILY CORONAVIRUS DEATHS HIT GLOBAL RECORD HIGH
Covishield is produced for the Indian market by the Serum Institute of India under license from AstraZeneca, while Bharat Biotech makes Covaxin.
India has so far administered more than 2 billion COVID vaccine shots, including 113 million boosters, all of which have so far been of the same vaccine as the recipient's first two doses. The government says about 89% of Indians above the age of 12 have had two doses.
The country of nearly 1.4 billion people has documented more than 44 million coronavirus infections and 526,826 related deaths. The actual numbers are believed to be many times higher.
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OAK BROOK, Ill., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ace Hardware, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, recently celebrated the opening of its 105th new store in 2022. The company expects to open at least an additional 60 more new stores by the end of the year. To keep pace with the growth, Ace continues to invest in expanding its distribution network to house more inventory closer to the growing number of Ace stores and customers. The company plans to add 4.4 million square feet of capacity to its distribution network by opening three new warehouses in the next five years. That's in addition to the more than 2.5 million square feet it's added in the past four years.
"With over 100 new stores already opened for the year, we remain enthusiastically bullish about the continued prospect for new store growth, "said Ace Hardware President and CEO, John Venhuizen. "I applaud our local Ace owners for the pace with which they've integrated our digital efforts with our physical assets. Seventy percent of Acehardware.com orders are picked up in store and 20% are delivered to customers by our own red vested heroes, thus further advancing the relevance and necessity of our neighborhood stores."
Ace operates more than 5,600 locally owned hardware stores in all 50 states and 70 countries, with global sales topping $20 billion. Ace's unique cooperative business model offers local entrepreneurs not only the ability to become owners of their local store operation, but also one of a limited number of shareholders of Ace Hardware Corporation.
Ace has opened more than 840 stores in the past 5 years, while disbursing dividends of $314 million in 2021—a 42.7 percent return for Ace shareholders.
Ace Hardware has earned multiple industry accolades this year, including being awarded the JD Power Award for Best in Customer Satisfaction with Home Improvement Retailers for the 15th time in 16 years, being ranked #1 in its category on Entrepreneur's 2022 Annual Franchise 500 list, and ranking 4th among the top 200 largest franchise systems based in the U.S., according to Franchise Times.
Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with more than 5,600 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 70 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; Colon, Panama; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.
Contact: Jeff Gooding media@acehardware.com
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Scotland's first female bishop suspended amid bullying claims
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Scotland's first female bishop has been suspended following allegations of bullying.
The Rt Rev Anne Dyer, 65, Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney in the Scottish Episcopal Church, will now face a disciplinary process.
The Scottish Episcopal Church said it had received two formal complaints alleging misconduct.
But it but stressed the suspension "does not constitute disciplinary action".
The church also said the move did not imply any assumption that "misconduct has been committed".
It comes after a 122-page document that alleged sustained bullying - as well as concerns about the finances and governances of the diocese - was sent to the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.
Last year a separate report into allegations of bullying against Bishop Dyer recommended she leave her role.
The report for the Scottish Episcopal Church claimed her diocese was suffering from "systemic dysfunction".
Bishop Dyer responded by saying she had faced "significant bullying and harassment" since she took up the role in 2018.
- 11 September 2021
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Flash mob, sky lanterns marks Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations
The flash mob celebrating 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' by students of Nalanda Degree College stood as a special attraction to the visitors of the PVP Square Mall in the city on Wednesday. The girls and boys of the college danced to various patriotic songs.
NTR District Collector S. Dilli Rao took part in the programme and interacted with the students. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Rao called upon the younger generation to draw inspiration from the freedom fighters whose dedication and commitment to the nation laid a bright path for future generations.
He asked all the students to actively take part in the Har Ghar Tiranga programme on the eve of Independence Day.
Later, cultural programmes were also conducted at Punnami Ghat where sky lanterns were released. Mayor Rayana Bhagyalakshmi, Mr. Rao, former Minister and MLA Velampalli Srinivasa Rao and others released lanterns into the sky.
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WEST BEND, Wis., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milwaukee Tool continues an impressive track-record of growth in Wisconsin and nationwide. This morning the company was joined by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the Milwaukee 7 (M7), West Bend officials, and industry partners to celebrate the grand opening of the company's newest manufacturing plant in West Bend, WI.
Located only 20 minutes from Milwaukee's global R&D headquarters in Brookfield, the 95,000-square-foot facility will manufacture new, innovative Hand Tools for the Electrical, Power Utility, Plumbing, and Mechanical trades; among the first solutions to be made here will be cutting pliers and screwdrivers. The company has invested $55 million to build and equip this facility with advanced technology and equipment.
"This state-of-the-art facility, and the people who work here, will play a critical role in delivering the next wave of hand tool innovation to the industry," said Tim Albrecht, President of Hand Tools, Storage & PPE for Milwaukee Tool. "Wisconsin has been our company's home for nearly 100 years – we're thrilled to continue our growth here where we've been able to recruit some of the best talent in the country."
Milwaukee Tool's facility is the first development in the City of West Bend's newest 216-acre industrial park, West Bend Manufacturing Center.
"We are proud to welcome Milwaukee Tool to the City of West Bend," said West Bend City Administrator Jay Shambeau. "Milwaukee Tool's investment brings high-value employment opportunities, and we look forward to its further expansion in West Bend."
WEDC has been a long-term partner of Milwaukee Tool as it has experienced double-digit growth globally, and now employs over 3,700 throughout the state.
"Milwaukee Tool is an iconic global brand that, by its name alone, makes our state synonymous with quality manufacturing," said WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes. "As Milwaukee Tool has grown its investments in Wisconsin, WEDC has been pleased to invest in Milwaukee Tool."
Milwaukee 7 (M7), southeastern Wisconsin's regional economic development organization, also participated in the event.
"Milwaukee Tool's remarkable growth makes it one of the Milwaukee region's greatest success stories," said Gale Klappa, co-chair of Milwaukee 7 and Executive Chairman of WEC Energy Group. "With the opening of their first manufacturing facility in Southeastern Wisconsin, adding to the significant headquarters and research and development presence they already have here, Milwaukee Tool joins a long list of companies designing and producing highly engineered and technical products—products that are exported globally from this region every day."
Milwaukee Tool's West Bend facility is providing 150 new jobs. Roles range from engineers and operators to quality technicians, service technicians, and material handlers. Interested applicants can apply at www.milwaukeetool.jobs.
Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions.
Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit www.milwaukeetool.com.
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WEST BEND, Wis., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milwaukee Tool continues an impressive track-record of growth in Wisconsin and nationwide. This morning the company was joined by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC), the Milwaukee 7 (M7), West Bend officials, and industry partners to celebrate the grand opening of the company's newest manufacturing plant in West Bend, WI.
Located only 20 minutes from Milwaukee's global R&D headquarters in Brookfield, the 95,000-square-foot facility will manufacture new, innovative Hand Tools for the Electrical, Power Utility, Plumbing, and Mechanical trades; among the first solutions to be made here will be cutting pliers and screwdrivers. The company has invested $55 million to build and equip this facility with advanced technology and equipment.
"This state-of-the-art facility, and the people who work here, will play a critical role in delivering the next wave of hand tool innovation to the industry," said Tim Albrecht, President of Hand Tools, Storage & PPE for Milwaukee Tool. "Wisconsin has been our company's home for nearly 100 years – we're thrilled to continue our growth here where we've been able to recruit some of the best talent in the country."
Milwaukee Tool's facility is the first development in the City of West Bend's newest 216-acre industrial park, West Bend Manufacturing Center.
"We are proud to welcome Milwaukee Tool to the City of West Bend," said West Bend City Administrator Jay Shambeau. "Milwaukee Tool's investment brings high-value employment opportunities, and we look forward to its further expansion in West Bend."
WEDC has been a long-term partner of Milwaukee Tool as it has experienced double-digit growth globally, and now employs over 3,700 throughout the state.
"Milwaukee Tool is an iconic global brand that, by its name alone, makes our state synonymous with quality manufacturing," said WEDC Secretary and CEO Missy Hughes. "As Milwaukee Tool has grown its investments in Wisconsin, WEDC has been pleased to invest in Milwaukee Tool."
Milwaukee 7 (M7), southeastern Wisconsin's regional economic development organization, also participated in the event.
"Milwaukee Tool's remarkable growth makes it one of the Milwaukee region's greatest success stories," said Gale Klappa, co-chair of Milwaukee 7 and Executive Chairman of WEC Energy Group. "With the opening of their first manufacturing facility in Southeastern Wisconsin, adding to the significant headquarters and research and development presence they already have here, Milwaukee Tool joins a long list of companies designing and producing highly engineered and technical products—products that are exported globally from this region every day."
Milwaukee Tool's West Bend facility is providing 150 new jobs. Roles range from engineers and operators to quality technicians, service technicians, and material handlers. Interested applicants can apply at www.milwaukeetool.jobs.
Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions.
Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY). For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit www.milwaukeetool.com.
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OAK BROOK, Ill., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ace Hardware, the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, recently celebrated the opening of its 105th new store in 2022. The company expects to open at least an additional 60 more new stores by the end of the year. To keep pace with the growth, Ace continues to invest in expanding its distribution network to house more inventory closer to the growing number of Ace stores and customers. The company plans to add 4.4 million square feet of capacity to its distribution network by opening three new warehouses in the next five years. That's in addition to the more than 2.5 million square feet it's added in the past four years.
"With over 100 new stores already opened for the year, we remain enthusiastically bullish about the continued prospect for new store growth, "said Ace Hardware President and CEO, John Venhuizen. "I applaud our local Ace owners for the pace with which they've integrated our digital efforts with our physical assets. Seventy percent of Acehardware.com orders are picked up in store and 20% are delivered to customers by our own red vested heroes, thus further advancing the relevance and necessity of our neighborhood stores."
Ace operates more than 5,600 locally owned hardware stores in all 50 states and 70 countries, with global sales topping $20 billion. Ace's unique cooperative business model offers local entrepreneurs not only the ability to become owners of their local store operation, but also one of a limited number of shareholders of Ace Hardware Corporation.
Ace has opened more than 840 stores in the past 5 years, while disbursing dividends of $314 million in 2021—a 42.7 percent return for Ace shareholders.
Ace Hardware has earned multiple industry accolades this year, including being awarded the JD Power Award for Best in Customer Satisfaction with Home Improvement Retailers for the 15th time in 16 years, being ranked #1 in its category on Entrepreneur's 2022 Annual Franchise 500 list, and ranking 4th among the top 200 largest franchise systems based in the U.S., according to Franchise Times.
Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with more than 5,600 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 70 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, IL, Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; Colon, Panama; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s annualized inflation rate hit 8.15% in July, the highest in more than two decades, the national statistics institute announced Tuesday.
But inflation in prices for food and non-alcoholic beverages is even higher, with prices rising 14.5% over the last 12 months.
Many Mexican families are feeling the pinch, and going without some of the costlier items like meat.
The Mexican government raised the country’s minimum wage by 22% in 2022 to about $8.50 per day, but much of that increase has now been consumed by inflation.
Housewife Carla Valadez was shopping at a Mexico City market Tuesday, and had to buy vegetables instead of pork because of the prices.
“We are going to become vegetarians out of necessity,” said Valadez.
Tinga, a traditional dish made of tomatoes, onions and chile with shredded chicken or beef, is now prohibitively expensive.
“Now my son asks me to make carrot tinga,” said Valadez.
Juana Pardo, a retiree who tries to make ends meet on an $82 per month supplementary pension program for the elderly, says “what I get from the government isn’t enough any more.”
Pardo is buying some nopal cactus leaves, and has taken to eating more vegetables and beans instead of chicken and eggs, because of the prices. “There is nothing else I can do, if I can’t make ends meet.”
The government has lifted import duties on 21 basic food items and has encouraged Mexicans to grow more food, but it is not clear how much that will help, in a world where high inflation has become generalized. | https://www.fox16.com/news/business/as-mexicos-inflation-hits-8-15-families-cut-back/ | 2022-08-10T17:38:53Z | https://www.fox16.com/news/business/as-mexicos-inflation-hits-8-15-families-cut-back/ | true |
The Country's Only Beef Producer-Owned Processor Awarded $12.232 Million From The Texas Enterprise Fund
AMARILLO, Texas, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the State of Texas, through the Texas Enterprise Fund, intends to support the creation of Producer Owned Beef's state-of-the-art beef processing facility in Amarillo –– the only such facility in the nation to be owned by cattle producers and operated by beef processing industry veterans. Abbott's office presented the award at a launch event in Amarillo today with the support of Texas Economic Development Fund representatives, Amarillo Mayor, Ginger Nelson and Amarillo Economic Development Corporation CEO, Kevin Carter.
The Governor's Enterprise Fund $12.232 million announcement complements the Amarillo City Council's unanimous decision to authorize Amarillo Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) incentives for Producer Owned Beef, LLC to build its new headquarters in Amarillo. Along with infrastructure improvements, the AEDC and City of Amarillo approved incentives of up to $11.1 million to establish the state-of-the-art facility –– a $670 million capital investment. The facility, designed to process 3,000-plus head of cattle per day, aims to employ nearly 1,600 people from the High Plains region.
"The importance of Texas Enterprise Fund along with Amarillo EDC backing for this project cannot be overstated" said Casey Cameron, CEO of Producer Owned Beef. "Public-Private Partnerships are proven to attract additional investors and create a virtuous cycle of commerce, employment and tax revenue for our communities and state. Our commitment is to build and operate a beef processing facility that stands out from the rest of the industry in animal well-being, environmental protections, team member safety and ergonomics, and the highest quality beef products."
Both Enterprise Fund and AEDC investments are performance-based having been designed for companies whose projects involve significant capital investment and the creation of jobs in Texas.
Producer Owned Beef's innovative business model restores balance in the beef industry by reversing compensation disparities cattle producers currently face. As owners of the company, producers will receive a percentage of wholesale beef prices for the cattle they supply and a share of the profits from the plant.
"Many of our ranchers and feeders are third-, fourth- or even fifth-generation producers who have invested their lives in feeding Americans," said Monte Cluck, a Producer Owned Beef Board Member. "With this model, where producers are also owners, we're creating economic sustainability for small and medium-sized producers by ensuring they receive a greater share of the financial upside for the hard work they do."
- $670 million state-of-the-art processing facility
- 3,000-plus head per day processing capacity
- Expected employment of up to 1,600 at full capacity
- Expected payroll: $121 million annually
- Expected groundbreaking: Q1 2023
- Expected operating date: Q4 2025
- Locations: 1,108 acres on Jack Rabbit Road (Spur 228) between I-40 and Hwy 287
- Please find Producer Owned Beef's economic impact study created by the Perryman Group at the company's website: www.producerownedbeef.com.
- Please find bios for Producer Owned Beef's senior management team at the company's website: www.producerownedbeef.com
Producer Owned Beef is a business cooperative purpose-built to imagine, capitalize and operate a state-of-the-art beef packing facility in Amarillo, Texas. The company's majority equity owners are cattle ranchers and feeders, making it unique in the beef processing industry. High-quality beef products sourced primarily from the High Plains region are expected to be available to consumers in 2025. Learn more at www.producerownedbeef.com
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE: EVH) ("Evolent"), a health care company that delivers proven clinical solutions to payers and providers, today announced that Chief Executive Officer Seth Blackley and Vice President, Investor Relations Seth Frank will conduct investor meetings and host a presentation at the Canaccord Genuity 42nd Annual Growth Conference at The Intercontinental Boston Hotel, Boston, Mass., on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. ET.
A live audio-only webcast and replay for this event will be available on the Investor Relations section of Evolent's website at http://ir.evolenthealth.com/.
About Evolent Health
Evolent Health delivers proven clinical and administrative solutions that improve whole-person health while making health care simpler and more affordable. Our solutions encompass total cost of care management, specialty care management and administrative simplification. Evolent serves a national base of leading payers and providers, is the first company to receive the National Committee for Quality Assurance's Population Health Program Accreditation and is consistently recognized as a top place to work in health care nationally. Learn more about how Evolent is changing the way health care is delivered by visiting evolenthealth.com.
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FBI raid on Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate: Former agent talks significance, what's next
Just two days after the FBI raided former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, there are still a lot of unanswered questions, and people on both sides of the aisle are wondering what will come of it.
The task at hand still falls with the investigation, so what are the next steps there? Former FBI agent Chuck Stuber spoke with FOX 5 to further detail the unprecedented nature of the raid and what could happen next.
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Stuber worked on multiple political cases during his time in the FBI and says the Department of Justice most likely decided that the cooperation that Trump was giving was not sufficient.
"To get a search warrant in a case like this is extraordinary," Stuber says. "To go and search the residence of a former president is practically unprecedented. The Department of Justice, to get a search warrant because of the Fourth Amendment protections that citizens have, they've got to show that there was evidence that a crime was committed and put that in their affidavit. They've got to show that there's probable cause that evidence of that crime is at that location at that particular time. They've got to describe in particularity the information that they expect to find."
The former agent says a raid like this takes a lot of preparation.
"In order to do this raid, obviously an operation of this magnitude take extensive planning, there are probably hundreds of agents involved," says Stuber. "It's a massive operation with a lot of moving parts that have to work together to have a search warrant come off successfully."
Stuber says the records seized from Trump's estate could contain classified information that could jeopardize national security.
"With a search warrant, the FBI can go in and seize the records immediately," he says. "Through the negotiations or with a subpoena, you don't have that power. You're basically reliant on the person that's issued the subpoena or is involved with the negotiations to comply on their own."
READ MORE: FBI search at Trump Mar-a-Lago estate: One of several probes into ex-president
So, what's next? Stuber says the FBI will most likely be taking the records seized during the raid and looking for criminal intent in order to build a case.
"In a criminal case, you've got to prove criminal intent," he says. "A lot of times that can be done by using records like emails, correspondence between parties to show that the person intended to commit a crime."
Stuber says the raid shows that the FBI and the DOJ are serious about this case and there's probably a strong chance that some criminal charges will be filed down the line.
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Republican politicians and candidates are distorting how a major economic bill passed over the weekend by the Senate would reform the IRS and affect taxes for the middle class.
The “ Inflation Reduction Act,” which awaits a House vote after passing in the Senate on Sunday, would increase the ranks of the IRS, but it would not create a mob of armed auditors looking to harass middle-class taxpayers, as some Republicans are claiming.
While experts say corporate tax increases could indirectly burden people in the middle class, claims that they will face higher taxes are not supported by what is in the legislation.
A look at some of the claims about $740 billion package that emerged from a deal negotiated by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va.:
HOUSE MINORITY LEADER KEVIN MCCARTHY, R-CALIF.: “Do you make $75,000 or less? Democrats’ new army of 87,000 IRS agents will be coming for you -- with 710,000 new audits for Americans who earn less than $75k.” – tweet Tuesday.
SEN. TED CRUZ, R-TEXAS: “The Manchin-Schumer bill will create 87,000 new IRS agents to target regular, everyday Americans.” — Friday tweet.
THE FACTS: That's misleading. Last year, before the bill emerged, the Treasury Department had proposed a plan to hire roughly that many IRS employees over the next decade if it got the money. The IRS will be releasing final numbers for its hiring plans in the coming months, according to a Treasury official. But those employees will not all be hired at the same time, they will not all be auditors and many will be replacing employees who are expected to quit or retire, experts and officials say.
The IRS currently has about 80,000 employees, including clerical workers, customer service representatives, enforcement officials, and others. The agency has lost roughly 50,000 employees over the past five years due to attrition, according to the IRS. More than half of IRS employees who work in enforcement are currently eligible for retirement, said Natasha Sarin, the Treasury Department's counselor for tax policy and implementation.
Budget cuts, mostly demanded by Republicans, have also diminished the ranks of enforcement staff, which fell roughly 30% since 2010 despite the fact that the filing population has increased. The IRS-related money in the Inflation Reduction Act is intended to boost efforts against high-end tax evasion, Sarin said.
The nearly $80 billion for the IRS in the bill will also pay for other improvements, such as revamping the agency's technology, said Janet Holtzblatt, a senior fellow at the Tax Policy Center and former Treasury official.
The Treasury says it will hire experienced auditors and workers who will improve taxpayer services, and that audit rates for those earning less than $400,000 are not expected to rise in relation to historic norms.
So that's a long way from hiring 87,000 “agents” to go after average people in the United States, as the GOP claims have it. In any case, the bill has no mandate to hire that many people.
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REP. TROY NEHLS, R-TEXAS: “Americans asked for lower inflation and the Democrats gave us an armed IRS shadow army to spy on your bank accounts.” — Sunday tweet.
REP. MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE. R-Ga.: “It’s going to hire 87,000 new IRS agents and it’s going to arm — as in guns, you know, Democrats are always upset about guns — 70,000 of these IRS agents.” — at the Conservative Political Action Conference, in an interview with the conservative Canadian news magazine The Post Millennial.
THE FACTS: That’s false. The bill will not create any such army, officials and experts say. Only some IRS employees who work on criminal investigations carry firearms as part of their work.
A division of the IRS called criminal investigation serves as the agency’s law enforcement branch. Its agents, who work on issues such as seizing illicit crypto currency and Russian oligarchs' assets, carry weapons, Sarin said.
There were just more than 2,000 such special agents working at the IRS in 2021, according to agency documents. The branch will get money from the Inflation Reduction Act, but the bulk of the dollars will go toward other areas, according to Sarin.
The bill does not designate money specifically for a large number of armed IRS employees.
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NEVADA SENATE CANDIDATE ADAM LAXALT, criticizing his opponent, Democrat Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto: “.@CortezMasto just voted to raise taxes for Nevadans making as low as $30k/year.” — Sunday tweet.
THE FACTS: Nothing in the bill raises taxes on people earning less than $400,000, contrary to Laxalt's claims. There are no individual tax rate increases for anyone in the bill, experts say.
It's possible, though, that the bill's new corporate taxes, including a minimum 15% tax for large corporations, could cause indirect economic impacts. A report from the Joint Committee on Taxation said some people who make less than $400,000 might see such impacts.
“Economists are generally in agreement that the corporate income tax is borne not just by the businesses, but also by shareholders and by workers," Holtzblatt said. “So that tax that gets imposed on the corporation, some of that might end up getting shifted to workers in the form of lower wages."
Added Garrett Watson, a senior policy analyst at the Tax Foundation: “Distinguishing between whether lower after-tax incomes happen because of a direct tax hike or indirect incidence may be a distinction without a difference for many households.”
Nevertheless, supporters of the bill did not vote for tax increases on people earning $30,000, as Laxalt claimed.
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Associated Press writer Karena Phan in Los Angeles contributed to this report.
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EDITOR'S NOTE — A look at the veracity of claims by political figures.
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MISSOULA - The aftermath of the US Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade is having an immediate impact on the mid-term elections, including here in Montana, where Democrat Monica Tranel is standing alone in her condemnation of the ruling.
During Monday's debate in Missoula, GOP candidate Ryan Zinke took the "conditional" approach to the abortion issue, while Libertarian John Lamb pointed to his own large family and beliefs, clearly stating his opposition to the procedure. That left Tranel alone to expand the issue beyond abortion to other points on women's healthcare and families.
"Wouldn't it be nice if we didn't have any unwanted pregnancies? Wouldn't it be nice if there wasn't incest, rape? Issues of health [for] the mother of the child? Wouldn't it be nice? But it's not true. So, I think a ban is too harsh,” Zinke said. “But I can tell you open-ended -- as my opponent and as the Democratic party would suggest and support. I'm sorry, I do not agree with termination moments before birth. And privacy has limits."
"Oh, murdering somebody moments before birth? That is just absolutely crazy. Would you put a woman in jail for having a miscarriage? That's where you are, and that's not right. So, let's talk about what we actually need to be doing for our communities,” Tranel countered. “Let's support young families. And women have the right to participate in the world on our own terms. This decision is the first time in our history your freedoms have been taken away."
"For the federal government, I don't believe the federal government should be involved in our life. I'm for more of a state and local government, not a federal government. But I would definitely vote against abortion,” Lamb said. | https://www.kbzk.com/news/montana-news/congressional-candidates-discuss-abortion-during-missoula-debate | 2022-08-10T17:41:21Z | https://www.kbzk.com/news/montana-news/congressional-candidates-discuss-abortion-during-missoula-debate | false |
A “second wave” of strikes by cleansing workers will see staff at 15 councils walk out, Unite Scotland has said.
Some 250 staff at Edinburgh City Council have already said they plan to walk out over a pay dispute on August 18 and 30 – at the height of the busiest time of the year for the city due to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
But the union has said that about 1,500 members will join colleagues in Edinburgh in strike action on August 24 and 31.
The latest announcement was prompted by a “pitiful” 2% pay offer from local authority body Cosla, the union said, and would add to an already fraught labour landscape, with rail strikes taking place this summer and the threat of teachers also walking out.
Among the councils which will see strike action are Glasgow, Aberdeen, Highland and Dundee.
Unite regional officer Wendy Dunsmore said local authority staff had “had enough of substandard settlements and deserve a decent wage” to counter the effects of the cost-of-living crisis.
“The failure of both Cosla and the Scottish Government to work to bring an improved offer to the table that could have halted this action means any blame for where we are now should be directed back to them,” she added.
“Unite will not tolerate that local government workers are the consistent poor relations and members have now had enough.
“We are calling once again on Cosla to make a fair and decent offer to workers now in order to avoid the forthcoming wave of strikes.”
The union’s general secretary Sharon Graham said staff were upset by the “procrastination between Cosla and the Scottish Government” and pledged the organisation’s support for striking staff.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: “Following constructive discussions with Cosla leaders, and notwithstanding the financial impact on our fully committed budget, the Scottish Government is contributing a further £140 million of recurring funding to support Cosla to make a revised pay offer to the local government workforce.
“Without the ability to borrow or change tax policy, this will have a significant and ongoing impact upon our fixed budget that ministers are taking steps to address.
“Finding a solution must be a collaborative endeavour and local authorities now need to do the same.
“This additional funding demonstrates our commitment to local government and their staff and will allow local authorities to make a significantly enhanced pay offer.”
A spokesman for Cosla said: “We held constructive discussions with Scottish Government last week.
“Leaders met virtually on Friday and at this meeting agreed that they needed further information.
“Given the importance of a pay award for our workforce, council leaders wanted to seek further clarification from both the Scottish Government and the UK Government and will reconvene this week to further consider this matter.” | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/politics/3579553/15-councils-to-be-hit-by-second-wave-of-cleansing-workers-strikes-says-union/ | 2022-08-10T17:41:22Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/politics/3579553/15-councils-to-be-hit-by-second-wave-of-cleansing-workers-strikes-says-union/ | true |
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Hundreds of Sri Lankans on Tuesday rallied against a government crackdown and the use of emergency laws against peaceful protesters demanding answers to the country’s worst economic crisis.
Protesters led by religious and trade union leaders marched to the Independence Square in Colombo and made several demands to the government including the withdrawal of emergency laws, an end to the arrests of peaceful protesters, the immediate dissolution of Parliament and relief for those burdened by the hardship and shortages of basic supplies.
Four months of street protests culminated last month when former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to Singapore and resigned after demonstrators stormed his official home and occupied several key government buildings. His brother Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned as prime minister in May and four other family members had quit as ministers before him.
Protesters accuse the Rajapaksa family of plunging the country into the crisis through mismanagement and corruption.
The former prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was elected by Parliament to complete Rajapaksa’s five-year term until 2024, but many of the protesters are unhappy with him and say he was backed by lawmakers who are still loyal to the Rajapaksas to protect the former ruling family from being held accountable.
Several groups had initially called a major rally to force Wickremesinghe out of office but a lack of support forced them to hold smaller protests. They called for a temporary government, the dissolution of Parliament and fresh elections.
Since his election, Wickremesinghe has authorized the military and police to violently dismantle protest camps and arrest those they identified to have trespassed the presidential palace and other state buildings.
Wickremesinghe on Tuesday visited the army headquarters and thanked soldiers who protected Parliament when protesters tried to enter last month.
“If we had lost Parliament, it would have created a big problem … we would have lost the governance system that we know,” Wickremesinghe said, adding that now it was up to lawmakers to win over the confidence of the people. | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/sri-lankans-rally-against-crackdown-on-protesters/ | 2022-08-10T17:43:35Z | https://www.fox16.com/news/world-news/ap-international/sri-lankans-rally-against-crackdown-on-protesters/ | true |
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — New York Jets right tackle Mekhi Becton will “more than likely” miss the entire season because of another injury to his surgically repaired right knee, coach Robert Saleh announced Tuesday.
Becton was having a second evaluation after suffering a chip fracture to his kneecap, Saleh confirmed, during the second play of 11-on-11 team drills Monday. The initial prognosis was optimistic, but an MRI later in the day revealed more damage to the knee than first expected.
“It’s probably the inevitable,” Saleh said of the severity of the injury. “I’m just sick for Mekhi.”
When asked to clarify if Becton’s season appears over, Saleh said: “Yeah, it’s more than likely.”
The 6-foot-7 Becton, entering his third NFL season, injured the same knee last year in the opening game at Carolina and missed the rest of the season. The latest injury is new and not related to the one last year when he suffered a dislocated right kneecap and cartilage damage.
“Everything happens for a reason,” Becton wrote on his Instagram page. “I know God and my Grandma got me up there I JUST KNOW IT! TRUST!#IMSTILLHIM.”
Becton was run-blocking at right tackle Monday when he went down on the grass and immediately grabbed at his knee. The 2020 first-round draft pick was down a few moments before trying to get up, but needed assistance from trainers to walk off the field.
He took off his pads and eventually walked very gingerly on his own to the locker room with a noticeable limp.
“It just sucks, man,” quarterback Zach Wilson said.
It’s another major setback for Becton, who was adjusting to moving to right tackle this season after previously playing on the left side. George Fant, who slid over from right tackle and played well in Becton’s place, is slotted as the starter on the left side.
Becton appeared to be making strides at right tackle in recent practices, but began wearing a brace on his right knee late last week. His weight — he’s listed at 363 pounds after reportedly ballooning to 400 last year — was also a popular target of criticism for some fans and media. That only increased when Becton chose to not report for voluntary offseason workouts, instead opting to stay with his pregnant girlfriend and work out with his personal trainer.
Becton attended mandatory minicamp in June, predicting he’d make critics “eat their words” and showed up for training camp noticeably slimmer.
“These are young men and I think sometimes with social media and this world, we dehumanize these athletes in the worst way imaginable,” Saleh said. “Mekhi has walked in this building and he has taken every single punch you can get from every which way, and he shows up and he works his tail off and he grinds every single day.
“He shows up to camp and he’s fighting to get himself back into shape and he’s got videos of him vomiting and people are throwing shade and he’s limping and he’s doing all those different things. And he’s fighting for his family, for himself, for his teammates, for this organization, for this fan base. And he’s doing everything, and then everyone wants to drop him like a wet rag.”
Saleh insisted that is not the case as far as the team is concerned, despite all the outside criticism of Becton.
“We love Mekhi,” the coach said. “We appreciate everything he’s done and his ride is not over. His story is not over. He’s got full support of this organization.
“And if you’re a fan that wants to support him, you’re more than welcome. Otherwise, just keep it moving.”
Becton saw video of Saleh’s comments posted by the team and expressed his appreciation in a quote-tweet.
“I appreciate you more than you know coach!!” Becton wrote. “Love you coach!!! ITS NOT OVER!!!”
With Becton out indefinitely, the Jets now must focus on who’ll replace him at right tackle.
The versatile Chuma Edoga, a third-rounder in 2019, appears to be the front-runner — for now. Conor McDermott is dealing with a lower-ankle sprain that will sideline him a week or two. Max Mitchell, a fourth-rounder this year, Grant Hermanns and Derrick Kelly are other options.
New York also hosted free agent Duane Brown over the weekend and general manager Joe Douglas said during an interview on WFAN that “the wheels are in motion” for potentially adding him. Brown, who turns 37 on Aug. 30, was selected to the Pro Bowl for the fifth time last season with Seattle.
Brown, a first-round pick of the Texans in 2008, has been a left tackle his entire career. So Fant would likely have to slide back over to the right side if Brown is signed.
NOTES: The Jets signed guards Caleb Benenoch and Chris Glaser, and waived OL Parker Ferguson and DL Hamilcar Rashed Jr. … CB D.J. Reed, RB Ty Johnson and DE Vinny Curry all sat out practice with hamstring injuries. … CB Brandon Echols (undisclosed) also didn’t practice.
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Aziz Behich has been given the green light to join the Dundee United squad for their Europa Conference League qualifier against AZ Alkmaar on Thursday night.
The 31-year-old left-sided player had to wait on a work permit after joining the Tannadice club from Turkish side Giresunspor last month.
The approval has come in time for the second leg of the third qualifying round at the AFAS Stadion where United take a 1-0 lead from last week.
A delighted United boss Jack Ross told the club’s official website: “We got confirmation of his work permit approval yesterday lunchtime which meant he can travel and be involved in the squad tomorrow evening.
“It is a big boost for us. It has been hugely frustrating for him.
“He has been desperate to play for the last two or three games so it is nice to have him available.
“So yes, looking forward to seeing him on the pitch at last.”
Ross believes Behich, capped 52 times for his country, has all the right attributes to be a success at Tannadice.
The former Hibernian and Sunderland boss said: “First of all, (he brings) competition in that area of the pitch.
“Secondly, huge international pedigree, European league experience, he’s an all-round good player.
“Nothing much will faze him, there is a steeliness about his play and an energy and I think United fans will enjoy watching him, how committed he is to want to be a success.
“Part of the attraction of coming is he wanted a new challenge and from getting to know him the last few weeks he is someone who is all in with that.
“He is aggressive in all aspects of his play, how he defends, how he wants to get forward.
“He is quick and that energy and deliveries from the left-hand side of the pitch will be important, maybe in different roles at different times in different games.
“Certainly, overall he strengthens the squad.
“He is just desperate to play. The fact that he has had a taste of games by watching them and the atmosphere around games in Scotland and the atmosphere in the European game has just whetted the appetite even more.
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Veteran cold-case investigator Paul Holes spent decades working California crime scenes. He played a critical role in identifying former police officer Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. as the so-called Golden State Killer, a notorious serial predator who was responsible for at least 13 murders and 50 rapes in the 1970s and '80s.
In fact, the day before Holes retired, he drove to the home of DeAngelo, then a prime suspect, and debated knocking on the door to ask him for a DNA sample.
"Generally, over the course of my career, I worked my cases alone. I very much was a lone wolf. And once I decided that Joseph DeAngelo was interesting enough to receive my full attention, I just made an independent decision to drive up there [to his house]," Holes says.
But, sitting in his car in front of DeAngelo's house, Holes began to have second thoughts: He was by himself, without radio contact with dispatch. What if the suspect pulled a gun? What if Holes accidentally blew the case that his colleagues had been building?
"In hindsight, this was foolish from an officer safety standpoint," Hole says. "Fortunately I didn't go up to the door."
Holes didn't confront DeAngelo that day, but law enforcement officers eventually did make an arrest. In 2020, DeAngelo plead guilty to more than a dozen murders.
In a new memoir, Unmasked, Holes writes about his decades-long search for the Golden State Killer, as well as his investigative work on other cold cases. He also reflects on the emotional toll of obsessing over gruesome crime scenes and talking with survivors of horrific crimes and relatives of those who have been killed.
"It really wasn't until after I retired and I just had this psychological meltdown," he says. "I went in to see a therapist and I talked about my experiences during my career. And that therapist said, 'Paul, you got to understand, every time you buried that emotional trauma from these cases — which was many cases — those are little nicks that you get. And now you have so many nicks, you're bleeding out emotionally.' I didn't recognize that over the course of my career. But I will tell you, it's very real and a lot of other people are experiencing that."
Interview highlights
On how he came across the case of the East Area Rapist (later known as the Golden State Killer) in the '90s
This is an offender that actually started up in Sacramento in mid 1976 and was attacking all over the East area of Sacramento, Citrus Heights, Rancho Cordova, etc. So that's how this rapist got his moniker. But then, in mid-'78, he moved down to the East Bay into my jurisdiction, and those were the files that I was looking at. And I was hooked because as I read the victim's statements about what this offender was doing to them, what he was saying to them, the fact that he was going in, too, in the middle of the night and attacking couples, a man and a woman, I recognized that the psychology of this offender was very different than the typical serial rapist. This was a much bolder and more brazen offender.
On why it was helpful to visit all the houses where the Golden State Killer's crimes took place
The geographic spread was huge. The moniker "Golden State Killer" is so apt because he really was moving around hundreds of miles between cases. So that was informative. But also looking at the neighborhoods where he's attacking, it helped inform me about his tactics on how he's approaching a particular house, how he's leaving that house, how he's prowling through a neighborhood. Why is he choosing that type of neighborhood?
One of the most informative aspects that I saw as I was visiting these neighborhoods was that he wasn't attacking in lower-income areas at all. He was often attacking in upper-middle to even what I would consider close to upper-class neighborhoods. A lot of the early investigation really focused in on a sort of what I call the "troll under the bridge offender" — this homeless sexual deviant that's driving a beater car. And as I'm looking at these neighborhoods going, "If somebody like that showed up in this type of neighborhood, he would stand out." And so that's when I started to get insight as to who my offender could be: He blends in with the people who live in these types of neighborhoods.
On how victims were traumatized that the rapist was still at large
I had one woman who went to a vacation house. She had a cabin up in the foothills, and the thermostat was set different than what she remembered setting it [at] when they had previously left, and she calls me and it's nighttime and she's saying, "I think he's been here." So she's constantly thinking that this guy is going to come back. I had another woman who, after hearing about a potential suspect in Sacramento and he was still out and about, she moved to Mexico. She wanted to get away because she thought he would come back. These victims, after he left, they continued to be traumatized by the thought that he was still out there. And the East Air Rapist played on that because he would call some of these victims, sometimes years later, to let them know he was still around.
On collaborating with late crime writer Michelle McNamara, who later died from an accidental overdose while in the middle writing I'll Be Gone in the Dark, her book about the case
Michelle, though she had been tasked with writing the book, she really ended up trying to investigate the case. She just became like one of the assigned investigators. Now she's investigating the case and not doing as much writing. It's a huge case. There's a lot of pressure. ... You have 15,000 pages of case file information. Imagine how long it would take to read a novel that's 15,000 pages long, so it's a lot of data to go through. And it's an emotional roller coaster ride. Michelle, just like I, experienced thinking, "Oh, I found a guy. He looks good!" And then ultimately the DNA shows he's not the guy. And that's an emotional crash. And so she's experiencing that. Plus, she has the pressure of writing the book. ...
I received an email from that file transfer service that there was something for Michelle waiting for me and I received that email after I found out she had died. And I went and downloaded that file. In some ways, she was still helping me.
What she was continuously doing was scanning all these documents. She was putting them up in a file transfer service. I received an email from that file transfer service that there was something from Michelle waiting for me and I received that email after I found out she had died. And I went and downloaded that file. In some ways, she was still helping me.
On how genealogy was used to identify the Golden State Killer
This technique really is what genealogists were using to help adoptees find biological parents. And it's a matter of taking your unknown DNA or Golden State Killer DNA, searching the various genealogy DNA databases that we were permitted to search, getting a list of relatives that share DNA with the Golden State Killer, and now just doing straight genealogy, relying on public records in order to build family trees back, to identify a common ancestor, somebody that the Golden State Killer would be a descendant of. And then building that family tree down into the current time and getting a list of names of people who all have a California connection are the right age, and we just start investigating these individuals to try to determine: Do they circumstantially add up to being somebody we need to get a direct DNA sample from to compare to the DNA that we have from the crime scenes of the Golden State Killer?
On if DeAngelo is what he had imagined
As I investigated the case, I really came to the conclusion that our offender is Sacramento-based, probably still living in the Sacramento area, which DeAngelo was. And I also concluded that I am dealing with a sophisticated and intelligent offender. Turns out the offender, the Golden State Killer, was a former cop. He understood law enforcement tactics. He had been trained as an investigator for burglaries. So he had skill sets that were up and beyond the average person in order to be able to develop tactics and get away with these crimes.
On burying the trauma of working these cases — and ultimately having a breakdown
When I'm working on, let's say, a homicide of a child and I'm looking at this child laying there, but then I see the toys in the room. I see photos of this child enjoying life [and] that ends up weighing on me. And when I would go home in the evenings and I would have similar aged children in my house, I had two kids at this point. I couldn't separate that. That's where the work starts to overlay on the personal life. But, you know, you can't show weakness. I cannot show weakness in the law enforcement setting. I had to be able to stay focused in order to do the job. And I would just bury that type of emotional trauma. ...
So this is where the message with Unmasked is not only talking about the pursuit of the Golden State Killer and these other cases I was involved with, it's really trying to convey that this profession has an impact on the individuals working it, their sacrifices these individuals have made of themselves, of their families. And that turns out really is why this book exists. It's now the fundamental message that I want to get out there.
On true crime as entertainment
I very much am in the true crime genre – but I come out of real crime. And I emphasize to people, like when I'm at the true crime conventions such as CrimeCon, that it is fine to learn about these cases, to learn about these offenders. You don't glorify the offender. But you have to realize that real people were affected — and some of these people are in this room, if we're at a conference. ... A fundamental message that I am trying to continue to press, is that of course, we say it's entertainment, but within the true crime genre, we need to make sure that there is that ethical responsibility of understanding that this is real life. And it's OK to watch these shows. It's OK to listen to the podcast, but continue to understand that people's lives have been affected.
Sam Briger and Seth Kelley produced and edited this interview for broadcast. Bridget Bentz, Molly Seavy-Nesper and Natalie Escobar adapted it for the web.
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Happsy donates organic mattresses to displaced families to aid in bringing them a newly furnished home.
CLEVELAND, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With a mission to make healthier mattresses more accessible to all, Happsy, the certified organic bed-in-a-box brand, has partnered with Humble Design Cleveland to support their commitment to changing the lives of at-risk families needing a new start.
"We are so pleased to be able to partner with Humble Design," says Angela McGuffin, Brand Manager for Happsy, "it's such a rewarding experience for all of us at Happsy when you see just how much joy this brings to families when they see their new home filled with personal touches."
The Detroit-born non-profit program began its journey in 2009, servicing displaced families, transitioning out of homeless shelters. While providing them with furnishings and design services for their newly unfurnished homes, Humble Design not only strives to bring them a clean, safe, and welcoming environment, but also works with them to personalize their new home. Volunteers spend time painting art for the homes, as well as every single child always has an individualized painting above their bed with their name/initial on it. Humble Design's focus is to make sure that they get to know the families/individual(s) who need them and create a space that fits their likes/personality.
With locations in Detroit, Chicago, San Diego, and Seattle, Humble Design has now opened its doors to the city and families of Cleveland. And since their arrival in July of 2020, they have already helped over 137 families start a new and bright future
Happsy joined forces with Humble Design this past April after learning of their mission, giving monetary donations and volunteering to help decorate the home of a mother, a domestic violence survivor, and her two children. This month, Happsy donated 1 Queen mattress, five twin mattresses, the foundations for each mattress, and a 2-in-1 non-toxic crib mattress to a mom and her children.
Debbie Eastburn Director from Humble Design Cleveland commented "We are delighted to have Happsy partner with us. Healthy sleep is so important to the families we help. We thank Happsy not only for their continued support, but also for introducing us to 1% For The Planet, where we recently became a member. We look forward to all we can accomplish together."
Happsy, mattresses are designed for better sleep performance. With its innovative hybrid technology, it contours to all curves and has excellent support that allows for a rejuvenated feeling when waking up in the morning. Its breathable coils and wicking wool dissipate heat, causing no discomfort and a cooler night's sleep. Choosing to use better materials such as organic cotton, latex, and wool, Happsy, offers a trusted solution for a family's new start by giving them healthier, cleaner sleep.
"A bed is not a bed. A bed is a place to dream and feel safe. It's not just furniture.
It's love. It's pride. It's dignity."
Treger Strasberg founder Humble Design
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Happsy is an online mattress brand focused exclusively on offering high-quality, certified organic mattresses and bedding at affordable prices. Recognized by Good Housekeeping as the "Best Organic Boxed Mattress" to Buy Online in 2021, all Happsy mattresses, toppers, and other bedding products are certified to the rigorous organic and non-toxic standards of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and MADE SAFE. Produced in the U.S. using the highest quality domestic and imported materials approved by GOTS and MADE SAFE without ever using polyurethane foam, formaldehyde, pesticides, GMO's, adhesives, flame retardants, or other toxic or questionable chemicals. In addition, all Happsy mattresses are GREENGUARD Gold certified and UL Formaldehyde Free Validated, and all Happsy latex is GOLS or FSC Preferred by Nature Rainforest Alliance certified. Happsy is also a member and supporter of One Percent for the Planet, Women's Voices for the Earth, and American Sustainable Business Network. Learn more at Happsy.com
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Joshua Gelfand Expands Firm's Employee Benefits Practice
NEW YORK, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joshua Gelfand, an experienced executive compensation and ERISA-focused attorney, has joined Troutman Pepper's Employee Benefits + Executive Compensation practice in New York as a partner. Gelfand joins the firm from Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP.
"Josh brings a breadth and depth of experience in executive compensation and ERISA matters that public and private companies, including private equity companies, greatly appreciate," said Partner Joan Arnold, who leads the firm's Tax and Benefits Practice Group. "He is a dynamic addition to the team."
"We are delighted to welcome Josh to the firm. His expertise in executive compensation and ERISA matters is in demand by our clients here in New York and across the country," said Steven Khadavi, Troutman Pepper's New York office managing partner.
Gelfand advises clients on the compensation, benefits, and employment-related aspects of domestic and international mergers, acquisitions, and finance transactions. He also assists clients with the design, implementation, and administration of equity and incentive compensation plans, including carried interest and "phantom" carried interest plans, the negotiation of executive employment, severance and other compensation arrangements, and public disclosures relating to executive compensation.
"Troutman Pepper has a nationally recognized Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice that I am excited to partner with to continue to deliver creative solutions for clients," Gelfand said. "The firm's values and collaborative culture make it a great fit for my practice."
Gelfand earned his JD from University of Pennsylvania Law School and his bachelor's degree from State University of New York at Binghamton.
Recognized by Chambers USA, as a leading law firm in Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Troutman Pepper has extensive experience advising clients on the complex issues arising in connection with the design and administration of employee compensation and benefit plans and arrangements. The firm crafts solutions that address myriad governing laws, including ERISA, tax, and securities laws. Troutman Pepper also partners with clients on employee compensation and benefit plan matters through various business stages: from startup to going public (and going private again), during bankruptcies, reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions, and in the midst of hiring and right-sizing.
Troutman Pepper is a national law firm with more than 1,200 attorneys strategically located in 23 U.S. cities. The firm's litigation, transactional, and regulatory practices advise a diverse client base, from startups to multinational enterprises. The firm provides sophisticated legal solutions to clients' most pressing business challenges, with depth across industry sectors, including energy, financial services, health sciences, insurance, and private equity, among others. Learn more at troutman.com
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56 new COVID-19 cases in Erode district
ERODE August 10, 2022 21:51 ISTAs many as 56 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Erode district on Wednesday taking the overall tally to 1,34,780. While 64 persons were discharged, 363 continue to be under treatment.
Salem reported 52 new cases taking the overall tally to 1,30,138. While 67 persons were discharged, 393 continue to be under treatment.
Namakkal district reported 20 cases taking the overall tally to 69,167. A total of 27 persons were discharged while 139 persons were under treatment.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has declared regular quarterly dividends for the preferred series stock of the company as follows:
The dividends are payable on October 15, 2022, to shareholders of record on September 10, 2022.
About SoCalGas
Headquartered in Los Angeles, SoCalGas® is the largest gas distribution utility in the United States. SoCalGas delivers affordable, reliable, and increasingly renewable gas service to 21.8 million consumers across 24,000 square miles of Central and Southern California. Gas delivered through the company's pipelines will continue to play a key role in California's clean energy transition—providing electric grid reliability and supporting wind and solar energy deployment.
SoCalGas' mission is to build the cleanest, safest and most innovative energy company in America. In support of that mission, SoCalGas aspires to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in its operations and delivery of energy by 2045 and to replacing 20 percent of its traditional natural gas supply to core customers with renewable natural gas (RNG) by 2030. Renewable natural gas is made from waste created by dairy farms, landfills, and wastewater treatment plants. SoCalGas is also committed to investing in its gas delivery infrastructure while keeping bills affordable for customers. SoCalGas is a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding company based in San Diego.
For more information visit socalgas.com/newsroom or connect with SoCalGas on Twitter (@SoCalGas), Instagram (@SoCalGas) and Facebook.
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Factors, among others, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement include risks and uncertainties relating to: decisions, investigations, regulations, issuances or revocations of permits and other authorizations, renewals of franchises, and other actions by (i) the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), U.S. Department of Energy, and other regulatory and governmental bodies and (ii) the U.S. and states, counties, cities and other jurisdictions therein in which we do business; the success of business development efforts and construction projects, including risks in (i) completing construction projects or other transactions on schedule and budget, (ii) realizing anticipated benefits from any of these efforts if completed, and (iii) obtaining the consent or approval of partners or other third parties, including governmental and regulatory bodies; civil and criminal litigation, regulatory inquiries, investigations, arbitrations and other proceedings, including those related to the natural gas leak at the Aliso Canyon natural gas storage facility; changes to laws and regulations; cybersecurity threats, including by state and state-sponsored actors, to the energy grid, storage and pipeline infrastructure, information and systems used to operate our businesses, and confidentiality of our proprietary information and personal information of our customers and employees, including ransomware attacks on our systems and the systems of third-parties with which we conduct business, all of which have become more pronounced due to recent geopolitical events and other uncertainties, such as the war in Ukraine; failure of our counterparties to honor their contracts and commitments; actions by credit rating agencies to downgrade our credit ratings or to place those ratings on negative outlook and our ability to borrow on favorable terms and meet our debt service obligations; the impact of energy and climate policies, laws, rules and disclosures, as well as related goals and actions of companies in our industry, including actions to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas generally and any deterioration of or increased uncertainty in the political or regulatory environment for California natural gas distribution companies and the risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets; the pace of the development and adoption of new technologies in the energy sector, including those designed to support governmental and private party energy and climate goals, and our ability to timely and economically incorporate them into our business; weather, natural disasters, pandemics, accidents, equipment failures, explosions, acts of terrorism, information system outages or other events that disrupt our operations, damage our facilities and systems, cause the release of harmful materials, cause fires or subject us to liability for damages, fines and penalties, some of which may be disputed or not covered by insurers, may not be recoverable through regulatory mechanisms or may impact our ability to obtain satisfactory levels of affordable
insurance; inflationary and interest rate pressures, volatility in commodity prices, our ability to effectively hedge these risks, and their impact, as applicable, on our cost of capital and the affordability of customer rates; the availability of natural gas and natural gas storage capacity, including disruptions caused by limitations on the withdrawal of natural gas from storage facilities; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on capital projects, regulatory approvals and the execution of our operations; changes in tax and trade policies, laws and regulations, including tariffs, revisions to international trade agreements and sanctions, such as those that have been imposed and that may be imposed in the future in connection with the war in Ukraine, which may increase our costs, reduce our competitiveness, impact our ability to do business with certain counterparties, or impair our ability to resolve trade disputes; and other uncertainties, some of which are difficult to predict and beyond our control.
These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that the company has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and on Sempra's website, www.sempra.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.
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LONDON — Children ages 1-9 in London were made eligible for booster doses of a polio vaccine Wednesday after British health authorities reported finding evidence the virus has spread in multiple areas of the city but found no cases of the paralytic disease in people.
Britain's Health Security Agency said it detected viruses derived from the oral polio vaccine in the sewage water of eight London boroughs. The agency's analysis of the virus samples suggested "transmission has gone beyond a close network of a few individuals."
The agency said it had not located anyone infected with the virus and that the risk to the wider population was low. The decision to offer young children boosters was a precaution, it said.
"This will ensure a high level of protection from paralysis and help reduce further spread," the agency said.
The agency said it is also expanding surveillance of sewage water to at least another 25 sites in London and nationally.
Most people across Britain are vaccinated against polio in childhood. According to the World Health Organization, only one in 200 polio infections leads to paralysis; most people don't show any symptoms.
The Health Security Agency said it was working closely with health authorities at WHO and in the United States and Israel to investigate any links to polio viruses detected in those two countries.
Kathleen O'Reilly, a polio expert at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, said the polio virus circulating in London was "genetically related" to recent cases identified in the U.S. and Israel.
"Further investigation is needed to fully understand how they are connected, but it does illustrate that this virus has the potential to cause disease," O'Reilly said in a statement.
Polio is a disease often spread in water that mostly affects children under 5. It has mostly been wiped out from developed countries, but outbreaks remain in Pakistan, Afghanistan and parts of Africa.
Initial symptoms include fever, fatigue, headache, vomiting, and muscle stiffness. Among people paralyzed by the disease, death can occur in up to 10% of cases when their breathing muscles become paralyzed.
In rare cases, the live virus contained in the oral polio vaccine used in the global effort to eradicate the disease can mutate into new forms potent enough to trigger new outbreaks. The vaccination booster effort in London will use injected polio vaccines that do not carry that risk.
"We know the areas in London where the polio virus is being transmitted have some of the lowest vaccination rates," Dr. Vanessa Saliba, a Health Security Agency epidemiologist, said.
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OXFORD, England, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- vTail (www.vtail.co), the unique networking and communications app which connects healthcare professionals with healthcare industry representatives, today announced its addition of Brad Rand as Director of Dental.
"Since our launch into the US dental market in February 2022, Mike McCarthy (CMO) has single-handedly spearheaded our efforts to engage with clinicians, DSOs, dealers and manufacturers", says Phil Andrews, COO. "With 40% growth in clinician numbers in July alone, and with companies like Colgate already joining the platform, market validation has been phenomenal. It quickly became clear that we need to build a commercial team to meet demand. Brad shone out as the right individual to work alongside Mike McCarthy and to build that team."
Brad is a proven business development leader with 30+ years of experience driving the growth and expansion of both start-up companies and established businesses in the dental market and beyond.
"It is an exciting time to join the team at vTail. I have worked with hundreds of sales representatives and manufacturers, and thousands of dental offices. I understand the need to work more efficiently while saving the clinicians time and money. The timing is just right to launch into the dental space", says Rand.
About vTail: vTail (www.vtail.co) is a new digital healthcare communications platform designed to connect healthcare professionals (HCPs) with representatives from healthcare companies. The mobile-first platform originally launched in the US wound care and dental markets. The company is planning its next launch into orthopedics, with pan-healthcare and international roll-outs from late 2023.
Prior to COVID-19, market dynamics were pushing communications between HCPs and medical company representatives farther apart. COVID-19 made this an acute crisis, and most stakeholders agree that a "new normal" is settling in that won't look anything like pre-pandemic communications. vTail's goal is to modernize these communications by auto-networking people across the clinical-to-industry divide and facilitating the more frequent flow of higher quality information in a way that drives knowledge and efficiency for all.
vTail allows HCPs to control the flow of communications in a HIPAA-enabled environment. They don't have to share their personal contact information, and only receive direct communication from companies they elect to connect with on the app. The app is free to clinicians.
For companies, who are paying for presence on the platform, vTail represents a unique and less-crowded 360º sales and marketing channel that provides access to a fast-growing and forward-thinking cohort of clinicians in a way that cuts through the noise of the internet and the clutter of email inboxes.
For media inquiries, please contact: barry@vtail.co
For dental organization inquiries, please contact brad@vtail.co
For investment inquiries, please contact toby@vtail.co
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Haughton man arrested in connection with shooting near Bossier City school
On Tuesday, Bossier City Police arrested a Haughton man in connection with a shooting near a school earlier that day near Kerr Elementary. The school was not involved in the incident.
Just before 1:30 p.m. Bossier City Police was called to the 1800 block of Airline Drive in response to a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located two male victims with gunshot wounds.
Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital where one was pronounced dead and the other listed in stable condition.
Shortly after the incident Dawson Lee Driskill, 45, turned himself into Bossier City Police. He was then charged with one count first-degree murder, one count attempted first-degree murder, one count aggravated criminal property damage and one count of illegal use of a weapon.
Driskill was booked into the Bossier City Jail and is expected to be transferred to the Bossier Max Wednesday. His bond is set at $520,000.
Police said this shooting is believed to be the result of an ongoing dispute between one of the victims and the suspect and multiple suspects are in custody.
More:Shooting near Bossier school leaves one dead and another injured
Makenzie Boucher is a reporter with the Shreveport Times. Contact her at mboucher@gannett.com. | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/08/10/haughton-man-arrested-connection-shooting-near-bossier-city-school/10284332002/ | 2022-08-10T17:54:14Z | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/local/2022/08/10/haughton-man-arrested-connection-shooting-near-bossier-city-school/10284332002/ | true |
Industry veteran to unlock new opportunities for DI sales and position Ash as a market leader for income protection
FORT WAYNE, Ind., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ash Brokerage LLC ("Ash"), a leading distributor of life, long-term care, disability and retirement solutions, announced the addition of Brian Lauber, CLU, ChFC, as Senior Vice President of Disability Insurance.
Jason Grover, President of Ash, expressed the opportunity to double down on helping advisors help their clients.
"As a leader in disability insurance, we're never satisfied with good enough," Grover said. "We know there are many more clients who need to protect their income. Looking at Ash's position in the market, now was the time to make a strategic investment back in our DI business to help advisors tell the income protection story."
In January, Ash retained Chris Carlson Brokerage Group to review Ash's messaging and market opportunity. Following the conversations, Matt McAvoy, Partner and Divisional President of Ash, identified Brian as the right person to carry the torch.
"With a proven record for growing market share, Brian is a phenomenal asset to help us tap into additional resources," McAvoy said. "Brian is well known and respected across the insurance industry."
Brian has served at multiple insurance carriers as an advisor, wholesaler, district manager, regional VP, VP of independent distribution and chief marketing officer. Most recently he was Regional Director of IDI Sales for The Standard and Regional Managing Director at Principal Financial Group, two of Ash's key distribution partners for disability insurance.
Brian's tenure will add to Ash's existing team of DI specialists, including Tim Kukieza, VP of Disability, who has successfully grown Ash's DI sales for more than a decade.
For more on Ash's disability insurance offerings, visit ashbrokerage.com/plan/disability-insurance.
Founded over 50 years ago in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ash Brokerage's more than 400 employees are focused on helping financial professionals innovate through insurance solutions. In 2021, Ash protected almost 50,000 lives, helping place nearly $2 billion of premium. In 2022, Ash Brokerage joined the Integrity Marketing Group family of companies.
As a brokerage general agency, Ash leverages relationships with more than 80 top-rated insurance carriers to answer the needs of financial professionals nationwide. Ash has the tools — and the people — to bring solutions in every stage of life.
Whatever the question. Whatever the need. Ash Answers.
Contact:
Dan Rich
Chief Operations Officer
800-589-3000
dan.rich@ashbrokerage.com
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POTOMAC, Md., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curbio, the nation's leading fix now, pay-at-closing home improvement solution for real estate agents and their clients, today formally announced a strategic alliance with RE/MAX, LLC, one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services. The RE/MAX network has more than 140,000 agents in almost 9,000 offices.
Through this new relationship, Curbio has not only become a RE/MAX Approved Supplier, but it has also become a completely customizable concierge solution for RE/MAX agents. RE/MAX agents will now be able to offer their clients fast, reliable pre-listing home improvements with zero payment due until closing, helping their listings to sell swiftly and for top dollar.
"We are so excited to join the RE/MAX Approved Supplier program to help us welcome RE/MAX brokers into our brokerage partnership program, a powerful tool that can be leveraged to help provide an even better transaction experience for all their agents and clients. Curbio is on a mission to help get every listing sold quickly and for more, and I am thrilled to have RE/MAX affiliates join us as we transform home improvement for real estate," said Olivia Mariani, VP of Marketing at Curbio. "At Curbio, we take pride in being a reliable, trusted resource for all our brokerage partners. We look forward to helping RE/MAX affiliates provide a simple, delightful pre-listing home improvement experience to all their agents and clients."
Curbio partners exclusively with real estate agents to get listings ready for market. Its modern solution removes all barriers to home improvement, using proprietary technology, a turnkey approach and pay-at-closing terms to make the process of updating to sell simple and stress-free. In joining Curbio's brokerage partnerships program, RE/MAX agents will receive all the convenience of Curbio's solution, with the added benefit of personalized onboarding, support and trainings from the Curbio team.
"The RE/MAX Approved Supplier program aims to help RE/MAX agents do their jobs even better by removing the often painstaking process of vetting vendors for various real estate needs. Aligning with reputable companies like Curbio helps RE/MAX agents focus more time and energy on servicing clients and addressing their homebuying or selling needs. Curbio's unique technology helps homes get move-in ready and represents a clear value-add RE/MAX agents can offer their sellers. It's a natural fit and we look forward to our teams working together to benefit RE/MAX agents and their clients," said Madeline Hammer, RE/MAX Executive Director, Strategic Alliances.
Curbio was founded in 2017 to transform the multi-billion-dollar home improvement industry and has quickly become the nation's leading pay-at-closing home improvement solution. The company partners exclusively with real estate agents and their clients to get any home ready for the market, allowing it to sell faster and for top dollar. Using technology to power their service, Curbio completes pre-listing home improvement projects of any size quickly and without hassle, from start to finish, with zero payment due until the home sells. Curbio is trusted by thousands of realtors and brokerages nationwide, and has been continuously recognized for its exemplary solution, receiving nods in HousingWire, Qualified Remodeler and Comparably, to name a few.
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Company's inaugural sports marketing initiative supporting its Treadwell luxury brand creates an immediate global presence recognizable to clients and agents alike
OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Underwriters President Jamie Sahara today announced new promotional partnerships with champion golfer Luke Donald, recently named European Captain for the Ryder Cup 2023, and racing legend Michael Andretti.
Mr. Sahara indicated that he and the Company's Chairman, Steve Menzies, had leveraged personal and professional relationships to forge the partnerships in support of the Company's Applied Fine Art & Collections division, which offers specialty P&C coverages to ultra-high-net-worth clients packaged and styled within its consumer-facing Treadwell luxury brand. Mr. Sahara further discussed the Company's strategy: "The high-net-worth space in personal lines property and casualty—and what is meant by this has really broadened out over the last five years—has consistently been productive for underwriters and investors. But most of the activity in this segment has been at the lower end. We're focusing instead on the ultra-high-net-worth who have become more and more underserved amidst the constant corporate reshuffling."
Mr. Sahara continued: "We launched Applied Fine Art & Collections and Treadwell at the beginning of 2021 with the goal of building it into the preeminent brand in the space. For the first half of 2022, we've seen some solid premium and client growth."
Mr. Menzies noted the common denominator between the professional sports figures and Applied Underwriters: "Luke Donald and Michael Andretti both exemplify some of the fundamental values we share: ingenuity, innovation, hard work, precision and the desire to win.
"But it goes much deeper than this: both professional golf and auto racing center on a solo player in an intense, win-lose contest. There's no subjective judging, no extra points from social media. While each competitor is partnered with their support team whose performance is critical to making or breaking the contest, in the end, it's the greatness of one individual's drive to win and the extent of their ability to lead that carries the day."
Mr. Ron Fiamma, President, Applied Fine Art & Collections, and a twenty-plus year veteran in the high-net-worth insurance business offered some consumer insights: "We created Treadwell as a consumer lifestyle brand catering to a very discerning clientele. The very name Treadwell conveys our appreciation of our clients' desire to move through life with style and grace. Our job is to preserve that quality of life by conducting business according to each of our client's unique vision and focusing on high-touch customer service, discretion and reliability."
Mr. Menzies concluded: "Our fascination with greatness—that same greatness that drives Luke Donald and Michael Andretti to win—is what we have in common with our Treadwell clientele and their agents. How any player comports themselves, whether under the adversity of an unfortunate loss or in an intractable losing streak, or whether carried along by the momentum of a seemingly, unstoppable run of victories, is the ultimate determinant of true greatness."
For further information contact: Ryan Gerding, Public Relations, at +1 (913) 602-8531 or at press@auw.com.
About Applied Underwriters (www.auw.com)
Applied Underwriters® is a global risk services firm that helps businesses and people manage uncertainty through its business services, insurance and reinsurance solutions. As a company, Applied Underwriters has been distinguished by its innovative approaches to client care and by its strong financial strength. Applied Underwriters operates widely throughout the US, UK, EU and Middle East. Its operational headquarters is located in Omaha, Nebraska.
About Treadwell (www.treadwell.co)
Treadwell is a broad and flexible program created to protect and preserve the world's most distinguished collections of fine art, jewelry, vintage automobiles and other valuable objects. Based in New York and founded by a leadership team of art and insurance world veterans, Treadwell offers experienced underwriting & risk management, expansive capacity and compassionate claims handling.
About Luke Donald (Twitter: @LukeDonald)
Luke Donald is an English professional golfer and a member of the PGA and European Tours. After winning the 1999 NCAA individual title and two Big Ten individual championships while attending Northwestern University, he turned professional in 2001. As a professional, he held the position of Number One on the Official World Golf Rankings for a total of 56 weeks, and in 2011 he became the first player in history to top the money lists on the European Tour and the PGA Tour in the same year. He was recently appointed as captain for the 2023 European Ryder Cup.
About Andretti Autosport (www.andrettiautosport.com)
Andretti Autosport is led by racing legend Michael Andretti. Under the banners of Andretti Autosport and Avalanche Andretti Formula E, the Indianapolis-based team fields multiple entries across the INDYCAR SERIES, Indy Lights, the FIA Formula E World Championship and the IMSA Prototype Challenge LMP3 division. The team also competes as Walkinshaw Andretti United in the Australian Supercars category through a partnership with Walkinshaw Racing and United Autosports and fields an entry in the Extreme E championship via Andretti United Extreme E.
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Industry veteran to unlock new opportunities for DI sales and position Ash as a market leader for income protection
FORT WAYNE, Ind., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ash Brokerage LLC ("Ash"), a leading distributor of life, long-term care, disability and retirement solutions, announced the addition of Brian Lauber, CLU, ChFC, as Senior Vice President of Disability Insurance.
Jason Grover, President of Ash, expressed the opportunity to double down on helping advisors help their clients.
"As a leader in disability insurance, we're never satisfied with good enough," Grover said. "We know there are many more clients who need to protect their income. Looking at Ash's position in the market, now was the time to make a strategic investment back in our DI business to help advisors tell the income protection story."
In January, Ash retained Chris Carlson Brokerage Group to review Ash's messaging and market opportunity. Following the conversations, Matt McAvoy, Partner and Divisional President of Ash, identified Brian as the right person to carry the torch.
"With a proven record for growing market share, Brian is a phenomenal asset to help us tap into additional resources," McAvoy said. "Brian is well known and respected across the insurance industry."
Brian has served at multiple insurance carriers as an advisor, wholesaler, district manager, regional VP, VP of independent distribution and chief marketing officer. Most recently he was Regional Director of IDI Sales for The Standard and Regional Managing Director at Principal Financial Group, two of Ash's key distribution partners for disability insurance.
Brian's tenure will add to Ash's existing team of DI specialists, including Tim Kukieza, VP of Disability, who has successfully grown Ash's DI sales for more than a decade.
For more on Ash's disability insurance offerings, visit ashbrokerage.com/plan/disability-insurance.
Founded over 50 years ago in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Ash Brokerage's more than 400 employees are focused on helping financial professionals innovate through insurance solutions. In 2021, Ash protected almost 50,000 lives, helping place nearly $2 billion of premium. In 2022, Ash Brokerage joined the Integrity Marketing Group family of companies.
As a brokerage general agency, Ash leverages relationships with more than 80 top-rated insurance carriers to answer the needs of financial professionals nationwide. Ash has the tools — and the people — to bring solutions in every stage of life.
Whatever the question. Whatever the need. Ash Answers.
Contact:
Dan Rich
Chief Operations Officer
800-589-3000
dan.rich@ashbrokerage.com
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Behavioral Health, Inc., an expanding network of evidence-based mental health, substance use and eating disorder treatment centers, has acquired Brookdale Premiere Addiction Recovery, a 110-bed residential treatment center in Scotrun, PA, located in Pocono Township in Monroe County, north of Tannersville and South of Mount Pocono.
Brookdale was designed to provide a premier recovery experience with amenities that include private & semi-private cabins, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center and walking trails.
Discovery President & CEO John Peloquin states, "Brookdale has an excellent reputation in the industry and will be our first treatment center in Pennsylvania, expanding our footprint in the Eastern U.S. We look forward to continuing the good work established by the team at Brookdale as we focus on our vision of expanding access to a fully integrated system of care."
Everyone deserves a happy, rewarding life. That's why Discovery Behavioral Health has made evidence-based, outcome driven healthcare accessible and affordable since inception. With a full continuum of care – detoxification, medical residences, residential treatment centers, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient, psychiatric and addiction medicine, TMS, virtual and telehealth services, we can offer the right care at the right time for adults or teens struggling with mental health, substance use or eating disorders. We are a contracted provider with 100 payers and other managed care organizations. Our portfolio of more than 145 treatment centers includes service lines in successful operation since 1985. When treatment is complete, our patients become part of Discovery's growing family of alumni, connected through free aftercare programs, support groups, activities, and a caring community. Because when quality behavioral healthcare is within reach, so is happiness.
Contact: Greg Ptacek, gregptacek@me.com
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PAWTUCKET — Governor Dan J. McKee announced a proposal Wednesday to provide $3.8 million for low-income residents who are most at risk of not being able to afford their electricity bills this winter.
These dollars, from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative fund, are expected to help approximately 39,000 low-income customers with Rhode Island Energy billing accounts this winter, according to the governor’s office.
McKee credited Christopher Kearns, interim commissioner of the Office of Energy Resources, with the proposal. Robert Beadle, a spokesman for the office, told the Globe that families will save between $14 and $17 per month if this proposal is approved. But that cost savings is not expected to cover the difference between the summer and winter rates.
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In late July, Rhode Island Energy, which provides electricity services to more than 780,000 customers across the state, filed fall rates with state regulators that would increase by 47 percent as of Oct. 1. The company, which is the state’s primary utility, said it would need to sharply increase rates due to an unprecedented surge in energy costs this winter season. These winter rates would last through March 31, 2023.
McKee filed a public comment to the Public Utilities Commission on Aug. 1, urging specific action to provide relief to Rhode Islanders. “An increase of this magnitude has a potentially devastating impact on residential ratepayers, particularly our most vulnerable populations, including low-income, the elderly and seriously ill individuals,” McKee wrote.
The commission has final say over whether the increased rates will be put into effect this fall. It is expected to approve these rates.
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is the nation’s first mandatory, market-based cap-and-trade program to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide. Rhode Island receives carbon dioxide allowance proceeds, which are invested in programs such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, direct energy bill assistance and other greenhouse gas reduction programs, according to the governor’s office.
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On Wednesday at the Blackstone Valley Community Action Program Community Center in Pawtucket, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos said Rhode Island’s “low- and fixed-income communities, especially our seniors, deserve affordable energy.”
“Our families cannot handle this up and down [in prices],” said Matos. “We cannot rely on natural gas, which has caused the spike. We have to turn to green energy.”
Customers who are not already in a low-income discounted rate program can apply online. Residents who do not qualify for the low-income rate have other options for managing the rate increase including applying for more time to pay, budget planning, grants, debt forgiveness, and shut-off projections.
Residents who are looking for other ways to save on energy can also schedule a free home assessment through the state’s energy efficiency programs.
The news comes as inflation is still at all-time highs, and where customers of all income levels are feeling it at the grocery store and the gas station. When asked what McKee planned to do to provide relief for the middle class, he pointed to other programs not specific to the cost of electricity, such as the child tax rebate program the General Assembly passed, the now phased out car tax, and how veterans are no longer paying taxes on their pensions.
McKee said his administration and the General Assembly have provided “tens of millions of dollars of tax relief.”
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“Rhode Island is responding in a very strong way,” said McKee.
In his letter from early August, previously obtained by Globe Rhode Island, the governor asked the state’s Public Utilities Commission to moderate the impact on ratepayers by spreading the higher rates over a 12-month period, considering deferring a fixed amount on the delivery side of the electric bill, and suspending the customer charge on residential electric bills until next summer when “electricity prices are projected to decline significantly.”
A 30-day public comment period on the administration’s drafted Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative allocation plan began Wednesday. The Office of Energy Resources will host two public hearings on the plan on Sept. 6 and Sept. 8. Written comments can be submitted.
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha filed a motion on July 21 on the proposed rate increases. Neronha’s office told the Globe previously that the environmental and energy unit within the attorney general’s office is “prepared to scrutinize every aspect” of this rate increase request.
Alexa Gagosz can be reached at alexa.gagosz@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @alexagagosz and on Instagram @AlexaGagosz. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/10/metro/mckee-proposes-38m-help-most-risk-afford-expected-electricity-rate-increases-this-winter/ | 2022-08-10T17:55:58Z | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/10/metro/mckee-proposes-38m-help-most-risk-afford-expected-electricity-rate-increases-this-winter/ | false |
BOSTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keytos starts BlackHat 2022 with the exciting announcement of the launch of EZSmartCard . EZSmartCard is a security product that helps organizations to meet the strict identity requirements of the US Government Executive Order 14028 by enabling passwordless onboarding and creation of cryptographic smartcards.
Keytos specializes in cryptographic solutions that enable companies to save on IT spend while increasing security by enabling them to go passwordless. EZSmartCard expands the Keytos toolset by solving one of the most challenging and most expensive identity problems: seamless and secure user onboarding. Keytos unique technology removes the need for temporary passwords and improves security by having multi-factor authentication since the first authentication.
"EZSmartCard addresses the missing piece to truly passwordless authentication. I believe that this amazing tool complimenting Microsoft's unphishable credentials will drastically reduce the #1 cause of security breaches: stolen credentials." Igal Flegmann, Co-Founder & CEO, Keytos.
Keytos is a Boston-based cybersecurity startup with the ambitious goal of making the world truly passwordless by creating easy to use cryptography-based tools. Since its beginning Keytos has been hard at work to achieve this goal. Starting with their first tools EZSSH and EZGIT which centralized and addressed the hard problem of decentralized never expiring SSH Keys by seamlessly creating short term SSH certificates. To solving SSL certificate management by creating EZMonitor a monitoring tool that gives organizations full visibility into their SSL health and EZCA a cloud-based certificate authority that allows organizations to easily create and automatically manage SSL certificates. This new tool enables Keytos to get closer to their goal by helping organizations secure their most vulnerable identity: their user identity.
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South Africa to charge 14 miners with the rapes of 8 women
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME
Associated Press
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African prosecutors have charged seven self-employed miners with the rapes of eight women nearly two weeks ago in Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg. Officials said seven more men are to be charged with the rapes Thursday. The rapes of the women — who were part of a film production crew shooting a music video at an abandoned mine in the area — sparked protests and violent attacks against freelance miners, known as zama-zamas. Residents accuse the miners of operating illegally and committing many other crimes in their neighborhoods. Following the rapes, angry residents went on the rampage, assaulting the miners before handing them over to the police and torching the camps where they lived, their belongings and mining tools. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/08/10/south-africa-to-charge-14-miners-with-the-rapes-of-8-women/ | 2022-08-10T17:57:01Z | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/08/10/south-africa-to-charge-14-miners-with-the-rapes-of-8-women/ | true |
JACKSON, Miss., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zavation Medical Products ("Zavation" or the "Company"), an innovative designer and manufacturer of spinal implants, instruments, MIS procedural kits, and biologics headquartered in Flowood, MS, announced the results of its novel LABYRINTH™ technology in an In-Vitro and In-Vivo research project.
Please click the link below for Zavation's LABYRINTH™ In-Vitro and In-Vivo Research Study:
Labyrinth™ In-Vitro and In-Vivo Research Study
LABYRINTH™, features the first available porous endplates integrated through the full cage, setting the new gold standard for interbody cages. In creating the first fully porous PEEK interbody, Zavation has enhanced the benefits of PEEK (reduced stress shielding and artifact-free imaging) with substantially improved wettability and surface tension. In a 21 day in-vitro study, the interbody's proprietary and patent pending porous structure demonstrated greater pre-osteoblast cell maturation into viable bone cells than standard PEEK, porous titanium, and standard titanium.1 The Labyrinth™ technology possessed higher fusion and quality of fusion grades at 12- and 26-weeks post-op when compared to solid PEEK and proved to obtain new bone formation throughout porous structure.2
Sonny Gill, M.D. stated, "The Zavation Labyrinth cervical interbody allows bony ingrowth THROUGH the interbody instead of only the central window while also incorporating the peripheral structure of the cage. This unique ability adds to the fusion surface area instead of only a spot weld or a bony ongrowth at the bone/interbody margin. The enhanced fusion capability has the potential for reducing nonunions in multiple cervical applications."
Zavation's market share and active surgeon base continues to rapidly grow given the Company's ability to adapt to surgeon/patient needs, consistently upgrade and customize its instruments, and engineer devices with incomparable simplicity, precision, and disruptive technology. The LABYRINTH™ is just another example of Zavation's sustained investment in research and development furthering its full line of titanium and PEEK static and expanding interbody technologies.
"The LABYRINTH™ demonstrates our commitment to resetting market standards by creating best-in-class products. As a first-to-market product, this fully porous cage highlights our dedication to R&D and the strength of our product development team," said Jeffrey Johnson, Chief Executive Officer. "With fusion of critical importance, our mission in designing the LABYRINTH™ was to outperform all materials in fusion, which broadens surgeon appeal. Zavation, with our market leading customer service, has become a house for innovation centered on the needs of our surgeons and distributors."
ABOUT ZAVATION MEDICAL PRODUCTS
Based in Flowood, MS, Zavation designs, engineers, and manufactures a portfolio of spinal hardware and biologics covering key areas including cervical, thoracolumbar, interbody fusion, interventional spine, and minimally invasive surgery. Founded in 2012, Zavation has experienced exceptional growth and created a national network of numerous distributors across the United States. The Company has commercialized over 25 product families since inception. Zavation operates a newly constructed 75,000 square foot vertically integrated facility in Flowood, MS. To learn more information about Zavation and the Company's suite of products, visit www.zavation.com.
1 Nobles K. P., Pal P., Janorkar A., Williamson R. Evaluation of the Pre-Osteoblastic Cell Response on Hydroxyapatite Coated Versus Non-Coated PEEK and Titanium Alloy Surfaces. 2020. Available upon request.
2 D. Fredericks, Evaluation of Porous PEEK Interbody Spacer (LABYRINTH) in a Sheep Cervical and Lumbar Interbody Fusion Model. (2022).
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Winnebago Cooperative Telecom Association Board candidates have been announced.
The WCTA Nominating Committee, consisting of members Michael Kettwick, Raejean Garcia, Scott Meinders, James Hemberger, and Kenneth Hansen met on Aug. 10. The committee nominated candidates to fill the expiring terms of WCTA Directors Mark R. Johnson and Dale Meinders.
Cooperative members Dylan Voortmann of Buffalo Center and Darrick Weissenfluh of Forest City will be on the 2022 ballot.
WCTA is a member-owned cooperative providing a full range of quality, reliable telecommunication services and products to communities in north central Iowa and south central Minnesota.
WCTA members will receive ballots and notices prior to the Sept. 22 annual meeting. Members can vote by mail or in person at the meeting.
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OCALA, Fla., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HiBid.com facilitated over $34.6 million in gross auction proceeds in last week's sales. In a combined total of 1,393 online-only and webcast auctions held from August 1st through 7th, HiBid.com averaged 1.47 million bids on the site per day with over 560,000 lots sold. Thousands of items are now open for bidding across hundreds of auctions, with several auctions currently devoted to antique furniture and housewares, art, vintage collectibles, and much more.
HiBid.com brings buyers and sellers together every day with a wide-ranging selection of items across hundreds of categories that appeal to bidders worldwide. HiBid is fully integrated with Auction Flex 360, providing auctioneers with a comprehensive auction management solution that supports internet-only auctions, webcast auctions, and absentee bidding.
GAP: $34,625,184
Lots Sold: 563,581
Online-Only Auctions: 1,304
Webcast Auctions: 89
Average Bidders Per Day: 909,000
Average Bids Per Day: 1.47 Million
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Dates: August 2nd-11th
Seller: Gary Realty and Auction
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Dates: July 27th-August 14th
Seller: Presley Estate Sales & Auctions, LLC
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BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Ahmaud Arbery is being honored by his hometown after stiff sentences for hate crimes against the white men who chased and killed him.
Dozens of people joined Arbery's family on a sweltering street corner Tuesday as Brunswick city officials unveiled signs designating a 2.7-mile roadway as Honorary Ahmaud Arbery Street.
Two of the signs are placed at an intersection near the Brunswick African-American Cultural Center, where a mural of Arbery's smiling face adorns a wall.
Arbery was fatally shot on Feb. 23, 2020, after being chased by three men, father and son, Greg and Travis McMichael and their neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan, in pickup trucks who wrongly suspected him of committing crimes.
Travis McMichael shot Arbery at close range with a shotgun, while Bryan recorded video on his cellphone.
Over two months passed before arrests were made after someone leaked the graphic cellphone video online.
The McMichaels were sentenced to life terms for hate crimes by a federal judge Monday.
Bryan got 35 years.
They were convicted on federal hate crime charges in February.
All three received life sentences in a Georgia court last November after being found guilty of Arbery's murder. | https://www.abc15.com/news/national/town-honors-ahmaud-arbery-day-after-end-of-hate-crimes-case | 2022-08-10T18:00:04Z | https://www.abc15.com/news/national/town-honors-ahmaud-arbery-day-after-end-of-hate-crimes-case | true |
New England's Largest Indoor Fun Venue Holds Charity Race to Benefit the New England Center for Children and the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp
MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Entertainment®, a family entertainment destination for people of all ages, will hold a 5k charity event on Saturday, September 17th at Apex Entertainment in Marlborough, Mass. Racers will arrive between 8 and 9 am ET and the race begins on Apex Drive at 10 am ET. With a $40 regular entry fee that provides access to race and attend the after-party, the event is focused on raising funds for Autism education and research, and families in need. Specifically, the road race supports the New England Center for Children and the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. Registration is open now on the Apex Fun Run 5k site.
"Apex is all about fun and our charity race is a great excuse to come out, have a blast and do some good for the community," said Rob Luzzi, director of marketing, RAVentures ® Hospitality Group. "We're especially appreciative to our sponsors who help make this amazing day possible."
Everyone, all ages and all experience levels, are welcome to participate in the Apex Fun Run 5k charity road race. Runners and walkers will navigate the chip-timed 5k course that is professionally managed around the roads of the Apex Marlborough facility. Regular entry registration is open until September 10, 2022 and final entry is allowed on race day for an additional $10.
Before, during and after the race both attendees and participants will have a chance for more family fun. Family and friends are welcome to come and cheer on runners as they show their support for the causes. There will be giveaways, post-race refreshments, music and snacks at the event. In addition, there will be an after-party to celebrate finishing the race and raising funds for the charities supported. Standard race ticket holders and their families will be treated with access to an after-party that includes free attractions such as bowling, laser tag, mini golf and more! Post-race discounts will be offered to all who choose to spend the remainder of their day at Apex Entertainment enjoying almost 100,000 square feet of attractions.
Under the Apex Cares Program, Apex Entertainment has supported The New England Center for Children Inc. (NECC) and individuals with Autism since 2017 as well as The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. NECC helps children with autism to live full, productive lives through education, technology and research. Apex fulfills NECC's mission by offering sensory-friendly hours of operation the first Sunday of every month as well as birthday parties. The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp works to heal and bring joy to more than 20,000 children and families who are seriously ill through year-round programs. Apex Entertainment has raised more than $10,000 for these causes over the years.
Apex Entertainment® is a family entertainment destination for people of all ages. With four locations in Massachusetts, New York and Virginia, Apex Entertainment is the largest local space for indoor family fun with world class attractions all under one roof. Headquartered in Westford, MA and established in 2017, Apex Entertainment is part of RAVentures, which owns and operates hospitality brands and real estate and development companies. https://www.apexentertainment.com/.
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(The Hill) – Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), a stalwart Senate ally of former President Trump, is facing fresh uncertainty in his race for reelection after telling a podcast last week that Social Security and Medicare should be classified as discretionary spending, with Congress authorized to set their budgets every year.
Johnson had been cruising to reelection in a favorable political climate for Republicans, who expected to take control of the House and possibly the Senate as well.
But now Johnson is on the defensive as Democrats have political ammo to claim that he wants to cut the two popular entitlement programs, a strategy they used effectively against Republicans in the past.
Johnson has landed in hot water before for making provocative comments on conservative media, most notably when he said he didn’t feel threatened by protesters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, because he believed “those were people who love this country” while adding that he would have been “concerned” if they were Black Lives Matter protesters instead.
Now Johnson is being asked to defend his comments to “The Regular Joe Show” podcast calling for Congress to review and approve the annual budgets of Medicare and Social Security, instead of letting them rise automatically, which they do as mandatory spending programs.
Johnson is doubling down on his bold position, arguing that if Social Security and Medicare are left on autopilot, they will run out of money at some point.
And he says he’s been calling for making Medicare and Social Security discretionary programs subject to an annual budget for years.
“I’ve been saying for as long as I’ve been here that we should transfer everything, put everything on budget so we have to consider it if every year. I’ve said that consistently, it’s nothing new,” he said. “I want to save it, I want to fix it. Right now we’re whistling past the graveyard.”
The Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, for example, is due to become insolvent by 2028.
Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) last month discussed increasing taxes on people who earn more than $400,000 annually in pass-through income to extend the solvency of the hospital fund until 2031, but the talks fell through.
Johnson said it’s a “lie” and a “distortion” that he wants to put the programs on the “chopping block” as Democrats claim.
“I never said that, I never inferred that in any way shape or form. What I’d like to do is save the programs and the only way to save the programs is if you take a look at them,” he said.
He says Congress needs to look at the solvency of the programs over the next decade and longer instead of let them continue to mount up debt.
Democrats say this is the political gift they needed to swing the momentum in a challenging Senate race that Johnson was favored to win.
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D) said Johnson has stepped on a political land mine.
“These are the programs that have taken several generations of seniors out of poverty,” she said.
Baldwin noted that Johnson told Breitbart News Daily in an interview earlier this year that he viewed a 12-point plan unveiled by fellow Republican Sen. Rick Scott (Fla.) calling for all federal legislation to sunset after five years as “a positive thing.”
Johnson said he agreed with “most of it.”
“Not only has he made those references,” Baldwin said, referring to “The Regular Joe Show” podcast. “But back when Rick Scott put out his Republican agenda, which sort of abolished both of them and start over, Sen. Johnson had voiced support for that.”
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) tried to tie Johnson’s comments to House Republican candidates.
“Putting Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block every year is no way to help working families — it is a way to devastate them. Unfortunately, most House Republicans agree with Sen. Johnson,” Pelosi’s office said on its blog.
Former longtime Fox News anchor Chris Wallace called Johnson’s remarks “suicidal politics.”
Ben Nuckels, a Wisconsin-based Democratic strategist, said Johnson had grabbed the “third rail” of American politics by calling for annual congressional review of Social Security and Medicare spending.
“Ron Johnson never misses an opportunity to stick his foot in his mouth. Johnson opened up this big new line of attack on his radical, extreme positions on Social Security that voters 55 and over are going to be acutely aware of,” he said.
Nuckels projected that campaign attacks focused on Johnson’s comments about Social Security and Medicare are going to resonate with older voters, who tend to show up to the polls more reliably in midterm election years.
“When you have 60 to 65 percent of the electorate above the age of 50, that’s going to be a big problem for him,” he said. “Johnson grabbed the third rail with both hands on that one.”
A Senate Republican strategist said Johnson’s latest comments on Social Security and Medicare are “not good from a campaign perspective.”
But the source pointed out that Johnson still has a good chance of winning reelection because President Biden’s approval rating has plummeted in Wisconsin and his Democratic opponent, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, is “a weak candidate.”
“I’m not worried about Johnson,” the strategist said. “Democrats will have to spend in other races to protect incumbents so that could be enough to put Ron John over the top.”
Other Senate Republicans are distancing themselves from Johnson’s call for Congress to have more discretionary authority over Medicare and Social Security spending.
Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) said he did not know of any other Republicans who want to convert Social Security and Medicare to discretionary spending.
“I have not heard other members talk about that,” he said. “I think the assumption always has been that those are programs, when you look at the overall federal spending, that are part of mandatory [spending.] They’re considered entitlements. … If you’re eligible and you qualify, you get the benefits.”
One notable exception is Scott, chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, who called for sunsetting all federal legislation in five years as part of his “Rescue America Plan.”
“If a law is worth keeping, Congress can pass it again,” Scott said.
Democrats immediately attacked Scott and tried to tie his plan to Republicans running for the Senate and the House, a tactic made somewhat easier by Scott’s chairmanship of Senate Republicans’ campaign arm.
The political risk Scott’s plan posed to Senate Republican candidates prompted Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) to rebuke Scott at a leadership meeting earlier this year.
McConnell told reporters that he, not the Florida senator, would be setting the agenda if Republicans took over the majority.
“We will not have as part of our agenda a bill that raises taxes on half the American people and sunsets Social Security and Medicare within five years. That will not be part of the Republican Senate majority agenda,” McConnell said in March. | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national-news/johnson-steps-on-political-land-mine-with-social-security-medicare-comments/ | 2022-08-10T18:04:15Z | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national-news/johnson-steps-on-political-land-mine-with-social-security-medicare-comments/ | false |
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NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — A U.S. Army lieutenant who was pepper-sprayed, struck and handcuffed during a traffic stop in Virginia can present his claims of false imprisonment and assault and battery to a jury, a federal judge has ruled.
But the summary judgment Tuesday said federal immunity laws shield the two officers involved from facing Caron Nazario’s claims that they violated the Black and Hispanic soldier's constitutional protections against excessive force and unreasonable seizure, as well as his right to free speech by allegedly threatening him with arrest if he complained about their behavior.
U.S. District Judge Roderick C. Young also ruled that the officer who initially pulled Nazario over is liable for illegally searching for a gun in the soldier's SUV in violation of the U.S. Constitution and Virginia law, leaving the question of damages on that point up to a jury. Nazario had a concealed carry permit.
The December 2020 traffic stop of the uniformed military officer in the small town of Windsor drew national attention and outrage after Nazario sued in April 2021, citing police body camera images and his cell phone video of the encounter. He was never charged with a crime.
Nazario had been driving home in the dark from his duty station when Officer Daniel Crocker radioed that he was attempting to stop a vehicle with no rear license plate and tinted windows, the lawsuit says. Body camera video later showed that a temporary tag was taped to the inside of the rear window.
“It appeared to Lt. Nazario that there was no good location in the immediate vicinity to stop safely. So, for the benefit of the officer’s safety and his own, Lt. Nazario continued slowly down US 460," the lawsuit says. Nazario drove below the posted speed limit for less than a mile until he reached the well-lit parking lot of a BP gas station, it says.
Crocker said the driver was “eluding police” and he considered it a “high-risk traffic stop,” according to a report cited in the lawsuit. Another officer, Joe Gutierrez, was driving by and joined him.
The lawsuit says both officers escalated the situation by immediately pointing their guns at Nazario and trying to pull him out of the vehicle while he kept his hands in the air. Gutierrez pepper-sprayed Nazario multiple times as the officers yelled for him to get out.
At one point, Nazario said he was afraid to get out, to which Gutierrez replied: “You should be.”
When Nazario did get out and ask for a supervisor, Gutierrez responded with “knee-strikes” to his legs, knocking him to the ground, where the two officers struck him multiple times and then handcuffed and interrogated him, the lawsuit says.
Officer Gutierrez was later fired for failing to follow department policy during the stop. A special prosecutor concluded late last month that Gutierrez should not be criminally charged under Virginia law, but should be investigated by the U.S. Justice Department for potential civil rights violations.
The federal judge ruled Tuesday that the officers had probable cause to pull Nazario over for an improperly displayed license plate, and to charge him with eluding police as well as obstruction of justice and failure to obey when he refused to exit the vehicle.
But Young said the allegations of false imprisonment, assault and battery that Nazario made under state law can move forward because Virginia law “only provides local officials immunity from suits alleging negligence.”
Explaining his summary judgment on Crocker's search for the gun, Young wrote that “the firearm was not relevant evidence for the crimes of eluding or obstruction of justice." However, he said Nazario’s claims that Gutierrez knew about the search and failed to intervene could proceed to trial. Gutierrez has argued that he knew nothing about the search.
Jessica Ann Swauger, an attorney listed for Gutierrez, did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
Jonathan Arthur, one of the attorneys representing Nazario, said the judge's ruling is a victory even though three of the federal claims were tossed.
“Whether it’s under federal law or whether it’s under state law, the jury is going to speak," Arthur said. "And we hope that the jury is going to stand up and say that this behavior will not be tolerated.”
Anne C. Lahren, an attorney for Crocker, said the remaining questions are “classic” issues for a jury, rarely decided at this stage in a civil suit. She also noted that the judge found the stop itself and the officers' ensuing commands to be lawful.
“Lt. Nazario’s own actions gave rise to the unfortunate, but lawful, escalation of force ...,” Lahren wrote. “Had Lt. Nazario simply followed the lawful commands of the officers from the outset of the traffic stop, none of this would have been necessary.” | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Soldier-s-assault-suit-against-officers-can-17364677.php | 2022-08-10T18:05:47Z | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Soldier-s-assault-suit-against-officers-can-17364677.php | false |
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Donald Trump reasserted his grip on Republicans in Wisconsin's primary, but both Democrats and Republicans said Wednesday that the former president's involvement in key races for governor and U.S. Senate could come back to hurt them in the swing state.
Trump's pick for governor, construction company co-owner Tim Michels, beat out the choice of establishment Republicans. Democratic Gov. Tony Evers said that means Michels now “owns” Trump and he won't be able to moderate in the general election.
“His relationship with Trump is going to drive this campaign,” Evers told reporters after eating breakfast with his newly minted running mate, state Rep. Sarah Rodriguez. “Trump owns him, he owns Trump. That’s his problem, that’s not mine.”
Michels’ campaign adviser Chris Walker reacted to Evers’ comments in a statement, saying Evers and Biden “are going to desperately attempt to do everything they can to distract the people of Wisconsin from their massive failures.”
Michels, in his victory speech, touted himself as the voice for a working class that he said has been left behind by Democrats. Evers mocked that message, noting that Michels owns a $17 million estate in Connecticut.
“He can wear a blue shirt so that he can have a blue collar, but at the end of the day I’m not quite sure that someone of his status with houses all over the country can say ‘I’m just one of you,’” Evers said.
Like Trump, Michels has cast himself as an outsider. Evers dismissed that too, citing Michels’ work serving on the boards of powerful lobbying groups, including the state chamber of commerce.
“If he portrays himself as an outsider, that’s one of the biggest jokes of this campaign,” Evers said.
Trump narrowly won the state in 2016 and lost by a similar margin in 2020. The most recent Marquette University Law School poll released in May showed Trump's favorability rating in the state at 35%, with 61% having an unfavorable opinion.
In addition to backing Michels, Trump is a strong supporter of Republican U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, who faces Mandela Barnes, the current lieutenant governor.
“Trump cuts both ways,” Republican strategist Brandon Scholz said. “While he drives his base and supporters in the primary, will that help in the general because he turns off as many people as he turns on? ... I don’t think we know yet.”
Michels would be smart to focus on Biden, Evers and the issues, not Trump, said Republican strategist Mark Graul.
“I would advise Michels to focus on what people currently care about the most, and that’s their concern about the economy, their concern about inflation, their concern about crime,” Graul said.
Evers pointed to recent polls to argue that Michels is out of step with a majority of Wisconsin residents on key issues like abortion rights and the outcome of the 2020 election won by President Joe Biden. Trump has continued to push for decertification, which attorneys from both sides and legal experts have discounted as an unconstitutional impossibility.
Michels has been inconsistent on decertification, saying it was not a priority, then saying “everything will be on the table.” However, Michels does want to disband the state’s bipartisan elections commission, which was created by Republicans and oversees elections. He also said he would sign a host of bills passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature and vetoed by Evers that would make it more difficult to vote absentee.
Michels' win over former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, who was endorsed by Mike Pence and GOP legislative leaders, was the clearest victory for a Trump-backed candidate in Wisconsin. A little-known challenger Trump endorsed almost knocked off powerful Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, and an attorney general candidate who ran on the platform of decertifying Biden's win in the state got a surprising 26% of the vote.
In the days before the election, Vos challenger Adam Steen was joined on the campaign trail by the investigator Vos hired under pressure from Trump to look into the 2020 election. That investigator, former Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice Michael Gableman, endorsed Steen and appeared at the Trump rally.
A triumphant Vos declared his 260-vote win shows “you don’t have to be a lapdog to whatever Donald Trump says.” Vos called a meeting of Assembly Republicans for Tuesday to discuss the future of Gableman's contract, which has cost taxpayers more than $1.1 million and remains subject to five pending lawsuits.
Evers said Vos must fire Gableman or "I’m fearful we’re going to be talking about this election for the next 20 years.”
Other Republican incumbents who faced conservative challengers easily defeated them. But none of those candidates were endorsed by Trump. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Trump-ties-may-come-back-to-haunt-in-swing-state-17364564.php | 2022-08-10T18:05:59Z | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Trump-ties-may-come-back-to-haunt-in-swing-state-17364564.php | false |
With one week left in the WNBA regular season, there’s still a lot to be decided as far as the postseason goes.
Six teams have clinched spots in the playoffs that begin next week although none of the seeds has been locked up just yet.
Chicago is in the driver’s seat for the No. 1 overall seed, just needing a combination of two more wins or Las Vegas losses to seal home-court advantage through the playoffs. The defending champions are looking to be the first to repeat since Los Angeles did it in 2001-02.
Las Vegas and Connecticut are battling for the No. 2 seed and potentially homecourt in their semifinal series if both advance. Seattle and Washington sit a half game apart in the standings for the fourth and fifth seeds.
Dallas may be the only team that really has locked in its spot, clinching a playoff berth on Monday night. The Wings have won five straight and most likely will be the sixth seed.
The final two spots are totally up for grabs with five teams vying for them. Only one game separates seventh place Atlanta from No. 11 Los Angeles with all five teams having three games to play each this week.
This week’s WNBA poll:
1. Chicago (25-8): The Sky have gone 14-3 at home this season — the league’s best record — and look to be in a good spot to repeat as champions.
2. Las Vegas (23-10): Coach Becky Hammon returned Dearica Hamby to the bench to try and get the league’s perennial Sixth Woman of the Year back into her comfort zone.
3. Connecticut (22-11): The Sun added Odyssey Sims for the stretch run and she’s already made an immediate impact giving Connecticut another strong defensive guard.
4. Seattle (20-13): The Storm lost Sue Bird’s last regular-season home game, but have bigger goals in mind and securing the No. 4 seed would definitely help them.
5. Washington (20-14): The Mystics dropped two in a row and don’t hold the tiebreaker with the Storm so will need to finish ahead of them in the standings to earn homecourt in the opening round.
6. Dallas (17-16): The Wings have been playing their best basketball the past two weeks and doing it for the most part without Arike Ogunbowale, who has been sidelined with an ankle injury and then a hip issue.
7. Minnesota (13-20): The Lynx got a much-needed boost with the return of Napheesa Collier, who came back to the team less than three months after giving birth to daughter Mila.
8. Phoenix (14-19): The Mercury’s potential run to the playoffs will be without star Diana Taurasi, who will miss the final week of the season with a quad injury that sidelined her for the past few games.
9. Atlanta (14-19): The Dream had one of the biggest improvements from last season and two wins in their final three games would double their victory total from last year.
10. New York (13-20): The Liberty dropped key games to Phoenix and Dallas and will most likely need to win at least two of their final three games to have a chance to make the postseason for a second consecutive year.
11. Los Angeles (13-20): A victory over Washington to close out a rough East Coast trip kept alive the Sparks’ playoff hopes.
12. Indiana (5-29): The Fever would love to win one of their final two games to end a 16-game skid and have some positive momentum heading into the offseason.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Teaira McCowan of Dallas was voted the AP Player of the Week. She averaged 18.5 points, 12.8 rebounds and shot 56% from the field to help the Wings win all four of their games. Rhyne Howard of Atlanta and Sabrina Ionescu of New York also received votes.
TRAVEL WOES
The Los Angeles Sparks had a rough end to their road trip, getting stuck at a Washington airport overnight after their flight was delayed a few times and finally canceled.
WNBA players’ association president Nneka Ogwumike took to social media early Monday morning to bring light to the problem and then called upon the league to come up with a solution moving forward.
“We reiterate our standing invitation to the league and team ownership to work together to identify a manageable solution to this problem whose origins are complex, but remedy simple,” Ogwumike wrote. “It is time to permit teams to invest in charter flights between games, beginning with the entire 2022 WNBA playoffs, and continuing with a common sense, full-season solution beginning in 2023.”
The WNBA does not have chartered flights due to prohibitive costs, league commissioner Cathy Engelbert has said many times. Engelbert did say at the All-Star Game last month that the league would charter flights in the WNBA Finals.
GAME OF THE WEEK
Seattle at Minnesota, Friday. A huge game for both teams in their playoff hunt, but also the final regular-season home contest for Sylvia Fowles.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Proteus, LLC announced it has been selected by Andersen Capital Management as its partner to complement Andersen's SMA platform with an efficient, technology-enabled, private fund platform in launching its new alternative investment strategy. Andersen will take advantage of Proteus' best-in-class technology, operational rigor, and related infrastructure to seamlessly offer their investment strategies to Accredited and Qualified clientele.
Proteus is structuring a bespoke master-feeder solution that will allow Andersen to aggregate clientele for its Weather Mark Long/Short investment strategy. The strategy employs the same stock picking process that Andersen has used since 2010, now generalized to permit shorting stocks that have poor business models. The solution will launch September 1, 2022.
"The Andersen relationship is yet another example that highlights our unique position and capabilities in the alternative asset space," says Eric Knauss, CEO at Proteus. "The Proteus Platform truly stands unrivaled in its breadth and depth. Our careful planning and foresight in how we have developed the technology and related infrastructure of the Platform has put us in a position where we can offer tailored solutions that match exacting client needs. In Andersen's case, you see a world-renowned portfolio manager that has found it is possible to enjoy the benefits of operating in a fund structure without any of the burdens. In fact, life will be getting simpler and less costly for both Andersen and their clients by taking advantage of the Proteus Platform."
Proteus offers a wide variety of alternative investment opportunities to Accredited Investor and Qualified Purchaser clients ranging from access to individual managers, no-cost managed strategies, and comprehensive alternative asset management models.
Further, Proteus offers compelling solutions to asset managers whether they currently operate SMAs or Funds. In Andersen's case, Proteus is offering a turnkey solution to extend existing and new clients access to his long short strategy with an efficient and transparent fund structure. "SMA managers and their clients can benefit from the advantages of fund structures. However, before the Proteus offering, there was no elegant way of migrating to a fund structure without exorbitant cost, complexity, and opacity. Proteus is changing that dynamic," Knauss added.
"My clients know I have high levels of integrity," says Peter Andersen, Founder and CIO of Andersen Capital Management. "Since founding Andersen Capital, I had been looking for the perfect partner for relaunching my long/short version of Weather Mark. Most fund structures I considered did not have attractive offering characteristics and were materially deficient in what I expect for my clients. We hesitated to offer the long/short strategy in a fund structure if these problems weren't solved. Proteus does just that. With this partnership I will be able to offer my strategies broadly, at lower cost to the client, and with unparalleled transparency. This solution is perfectly designed with the best interest of my investors in mind."
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Peter C. Andersen, CFA, has managed money for a wide range of clients since 1993. He has direct experience managing separate accounts and over 10 mutual funds throughout his career, including IPOs for two NYSE-listed closed end funds. Peter also is a columnist for Forbes magazine and has written over 125 articles about general markets and investment recommendations for their Intelligent Investor feature. Since 2006 he has appeared on CNBC and Fox Business News to discuss market strategies and investments and is regularly quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Financial Times, and MarketWatch. Investment Advisory Services offered through Integrated Advisors Network LLC (IAN) a Registered Investment Advisor.
Proteus is an alternative investment platform solution. The Proteus Platform provides access to institutional-quality investment opportunities, including private funds, alternative investment model portfolios and sub-asset class pools which invest across the alternative investment strategy spectrum. Wealth advisors and their Accredited Investor and Qualified Purchaser clients use the platform to research alternative investment managers and investments, review due diligence materials and construct custom portfolios all on one platform, thereby eliminating significant hurdles and inefficiencies that have plagued alternative investors for decades. Proteus' fully integrated platform is an end-to-end enterprise solution which also provides sophisticated portfolio construction tools, integrated & compliant portfolio accounting and consolidated K-1 processing.
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Parents charged after 7-year-old accidentally shoots herself, deputies say
WEST UNION, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) – The parents of a 7-year-old girl who accidentally shot herself in the chest last month are now facing charges, according to officials.
The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office said Tyler Smith and Amy Smith have been charged with unlawful neglect.
The investigation began when deputies were called to a home on July 14 in reference to the accidental shooting. Deputies found the girl with a gunshot wound to her upper torso. A handgun was secured at the scene.
The child was flown by medical helicopter to the hospital where she underwent several surgeries and remained in the ICU following the shooting.
The Smiths are facing charges because they left the loaded firearm within reach of four children at the home, according to arrest warrants.
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TUCSON Ariz., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keys Inc. successfully launched the Keys App to Certified Locksmith and Security Professionals at the ALOA Locksmith & Security Expo 22 and is proud to have won the 2022 Best New Product Award; Featured on the Locksmith Ledger. Look forward to coverage in Keynotes Magazine and on the ALOA Website.
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ATLANTA (AP) — A judge said Tuesday that Rudy Giuliani must appear in Atlanta in person to testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to influence the 2020 election in Georgia and set his appearance for next week.
The former New York mayor and Trump attorney had originally been ordered to appear Tuesday. But Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney, who’s overseeing the special grand jury, excused him after his lawyers filed a motion seeking to delay his appearance.
Giuliani’s lawyers have argued that a recent medical procedure to place two heart stents has left him unable to travel by plane. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and her team have rejected Giuliani’s attorneys’ suggestions that he appear virtually, for example by Zoom, or do an interview with prosecutors rather than appearing before the special grand jury.
McBurney set Giuliani’s appearance for Aug. 17. The judge said that would give Giuliani, his legal team and his doctors a chance to raise any concerns and would also allow him more time to figure out how to travel from New York to Atlanta by some method other than by plane.
If a doctor says his health won’t allow it, the date will be changed, McBurney said. But he told Giuliani attorney Bill Thomas that if they plan to ask to bump the date, they should do it sooner rather than later.
Thomas raised concerns during the hearing that Willis’ team had not responded when asked if Giuliani is a target of the investigation, meaning he could face criminal charges. McBurney said that was a fair question and said he “would implore” prosecutors to address that with Giuliani’s lawyers before he gets to Atlanta.
“Don’t leave them hanging on that front,” the judge said, noting that it would affect the questions that Giuliani would be asked and would be willing to answer, as well as the amount of time he’d be likely to spend before the special grand jury.
Willis began the investigation early last year. A special grand jury was seated in May at her request and began hearing from witnesses in June.
She has confirmed from the start that she was interested in a phone call between Trump and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. During that January 2021 conversation, Trump suggested that Raffensperger could “find” the votes needed to overturn his narrow loss in the state.
It has also become clear that Willis’s team is looking into statements that were made by Trump allies during Georgia legislative committee meetings in December 2020.
Willis last month filed petitions seeking to compel testimony from seven Trump associates and advisers. Because they don’t live in Georgia, she had to use a process that involves asking a judge in the state where they live to order them to appear.
In a petition seeking Giuliani’s testimony, Willis identified him as both a personal attorney for Trump and a lead attorney for his campaign. She wrote that he and others appeared at a state Senate committee meeting and presented a video that Giuliani said showed election workers producing “suitcases” of unlawful ballots from unknown sources, outside the view of election poll watchers.
Within 24 hours of that Dec. 3, 2020, hearing, Raffensperger’s office had debunked the video. But Giuliani continued to make statements to the public and in subsequent legislative hearings claiming widespread voter fraud using that debunked video, Willis wrote.
Evidence shows that Giuliani’s appearance and testimony at the hearing “was part of a multi-state, coordinated plan by the Trump Campaign to influence the results of the November 2020 election in Georgia and elsewhere,” the petition says.
Willis is also seeking testimony from U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, a South Carolina Republican and close Trump ally. He has asked a federal judge to quash his subpoena, and the judge has set a hearing for Wednesday.
Asked about the Fulton County investigation during a news conference in Columbia, South Carolina Tuesday, Graham said he intended to continue his fight.
“I was chairman of the Judiciary Committee, I had to vote on certifying an election. This is ridiculous. This weaponization of the law needs to stop,” he said. “So I will use the courts, and we’ll go as far as we need to go, and do whatever needs to be done, to make sure that people like me can do their job without fear of some county prosecutor coming after you.”
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By DAMIAN J. TROISE
AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose broadly in morning trading on Wall Street Monday as investors prepare for a busy week of updates on inflation.
The S&P 500 rose 0.8% as of 10:26 a.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 258 points, or 0.8%, to 33,062 and the Nasdaq rose 1.3%.
Small-company stocks outpaced the broader market’s gains in a sign that investors were confident about the economy. The Russell 2000 rose 1.7%.
Retailers and technology stocks were among some of the biggest winners. Amazon rose 1.2% and Apple rose 1%.
Clean energy companies gained ground following the Senate’s approval for Democrats’ big election-year economic package, which includes funding to help fight climate change. First Solar rose 8.8%.
Bond yields fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury slipped to 2.78% from 2.83% late Friday.
Investors remain focused on inflation and its impact on businesses and consumers, along with the Federal Reserve’s efforts to fight higher prices. The central bank has been aggressively raising interest rates to pump the brakes on economic growth and rein in record-high inflation. The Fed is expected to hike short-term interest rates by another 0.75 percentage points at its next meeting.
Wall Street is worried that the Fed could hit the brakes too hard on the economy and bring on a recession. Updates this week on inflation could provide more clarity on whether the Fed will remain aggressive.
The Labor Department will release its July report for consumer prices on Wednesday, followed by the July report for prices at the wholesale level on Thursday.
This week’s inflation updates follow reports last week showing the employment market remains strong. While that’s good for the economy, it has complicated the job of the Fed, which may be forced to continue with aggressive interest rate hikes intended to cool the economy and soaring inflation.
Investors are still reviewing the latest round of corporate earnings, which could also provide more details on how hard inflation is hitting consumers and businesses. Nvidia fell 5.5% after it warned investors that its second-quarter revenue will fall short of forecasts because of weaker gaming revenue.
Generic drugmaker Viatris rose 8% after beating Wall Street’s second-quarter earnings and revenue forecasts.
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Suspect in Albuquerque Muslim killings denies involvement
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — After he was detained by New Mexico police, the suspect in the killings of four Muslim men in Albuquerque denied any connection to the crimes that shook the city and its small Muslim community — and told authorities he was so unnerved by the violence that he was driving to Houston in search of a new home for his family, court documents said.
The documents made public Tuesday night in a criminal complaint said Muhammad Syed, 51, had only clothing, shoes and a handgun in his car when he was arrested Monday during a traffic stop more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) from his Albuquerque home.
But investigators determined that bullet casings found in Syed’s vehicle matched the caliber of the weapons believed to have been used in two of the killings and that casings found at those crime scenes were linked to a gun found at Syed’s home, the criminal complaint said.
Syed, an Afghan immigrant, told detectives with assistance from a Pashto interpreter that he had been with the special forces in Afghanistan and fought against the Taliban, the complaint said. He also denied any involvement in the killings during the interview with detectives, according to the complaint.
The ambush killings of the four Muslim men in different outside locations around Albuquerque sent fear rippling through the Muslim community of New Mexico’s largest city but generated tips that led to the arrest of Syed, who knew the victims, authorities said.
He was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday afternoon. Prosecutors planned to ask that he be held without bail pending trial and court documents did not list an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
Following the arrest, Albuquerque’s Muslim community breathed “an incredible sigh of relief,” said Ahmad Assed, president of the Islamic Center of New Mexico. “Lives have been turned upside down.”
The first killing last November was followed by three more between July 26 and Aug. 5.
Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina said it was not clear yet whether the deaths should be classified as hate crimes or serial killings or both.
Syed had lived in the United States for about five years, police said.
“The offender knew the victims to some extent, and an interpersonal conflict may have led to the shootings,” a police statement said, although investigators were still working to identify how they had crossed paths.
When asked specifically if Syed, a Sunni Muslim, was angry that his daughter married a Shiite Muslim, Deputy Police Cmdr. Kyle Hartsock did not respond directly. He said “motives are still being explored fully to understand what they are.”
Assed acknowledged that “there was a marriage,” but he cautioned against coming to any conclusions about the motivation of Syed, who occasionally attended the center’s mosque.
In 2017, a boyfriend of Syed’s daughter reported to police that Syed, his wife and one of their sons had pulled him out of a car, punching and kicking him before driving away, according to court documents. The boyfriend, who was found with a bloody nose, scratches and bruises, told police that he was attacked because they did not want her in a relationship with him.
Syed was arrested in May 2018 after a fight with his wife turned violent, court documents said. Prosecutors said both cases were later dismissed after the victims declined to press charges.
Syed also was arrested in 2020 after he was accused of refusing to pull over for police after running a traffic light, but that case was eventually dismissed, court documents said.
The Albuquerque slayings drew the attention of President Joe Biden, who said such attacks “have no place in America.” They also sent a shudder through Muslim communities across the U.S. Some people questioned their safety and limited their movements.
“There is no justification for this evil. There is no justification to take an innocent life,” Nihad Awad, executive director of the Council on American–Islamic Relations, said at a Tuesday news conference in Washington, D.C.
He called the killings “deranged behavior.”
The earliest case involves the November killing of Mohammad Ahmadi, 62, from Afghanistan.
Naeem Hussain, a 25-year-old man from Pakistan, was killed last Friday. His death came just days after those of Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, 27, and Aftab Hussein, 41, who were also from Pakistan and members of the same mosque.
Ehsan Chahalmi, the brother-in-law of Naeem Hussain, said he was “a generous, kind, giving, forgiving and loving soul that has been taken away from us forever.”
Investigators consider Syed to be the primary suspect in the deaths of Naeem Hussain and Ahmadi but have not yet filed charges in those cases.
The announcement that the shootings appeared to be linked produced more than 200 tips, including one from the Muslim community that police credited with leading them to the Syed family.
Police said they were about to search Syed’s Albuquerque home on Monday when they saw him drive away in a Volkswagen Jetta that investigators believe was used in at least one of the slayings.
Syed’s sons were questioned and released, according to authorities.
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Dazio reported from Los Angeles and Fam from Winter Park, Florida. Associated Press writer Robert Jablon in Los Angeles and researchers Rhonda Shafner and Jennifer Farrar in New York contributed to this report.
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JOHANNESBURG — South African prosecutors have charged seven self-employed miners with the rapes of eight women nearly two weeks ago in Krugersdorp, west of Johannesburg.
Residents accuse the miners of operating illegally and committing many other crimes in their neighborhoods.
Following the rapes, angry residents went on the rampage, assaulting the miners before handing them over to the police and torching the camps where they lived, their belongings and mining tools. The protests erupted in Krugersdorp and surrounding areas including Kagiso, Bekkersdal and Mohlakeng.
The 14 suspects were identified by witnesses on Tuesday, according to the National Prosecuting Authority. More than 80 suspects were arrested in a police raid at a disused mine in Krugersdorp after reports of the rapes and robberies emerged.
Seven of the suspects were charged in the Krugersdorp Magistrates Court on Wednesday with multiple counts of rape, sexual assault and robbery. The remaining seven will appear in court on Thursday, officials said. Those who will be charged Thursday were in a different court on Wednesday where they were charged with being in South Africa illegally.
“We cannot rule out the possibility of more people being charged and added to the docket as investigations are ongoing. We will be directed by the direction that the investigation is taking,” National Prosecuting Authority spokeswoman Phindi Mjonondwane said outside the court.
Illegal mining is rife in many parts of South Africa such as the Gauteng and Free State provinces where miners dig for gold deposits at disused and abandoned mine shafts. The miners hold gold illegally and often operate in heavily armed syndicates, according to local reports.
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Swimmer Alice Tai, from Great Britain, recently won the gold medal in the 100-meter backstroke event of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games — just months after having her right foot amputated.
The 23-year-old para-swimmer earned the 100m backstroke gold on July 31 with a time of 1:13:64 as part of a competition she wasn’t even sure she’d be able to compete in earlier this year. Now, her story of tenacity and determination is rippling across the world and inspiring so many others.
The Commonwealth Games shared a video clip celebrating Tai’s accomplishment on their official Twitter account:
January 2022: @alice__tai has her right leg amputated below the knee due to increased pain in her foot.
July 2022: Alice Tai wins #CommonwealthGames gold in the S8 100m Backstroke at Sandwell!
An incredible story from a phenomenal athlete.#B2022 pic.twitter.com/RKmZaW9nn9
— Birmingham 2022 (@birminghamcg22) July 31, 2022
Tai talked to the BBC shortly after her gold-medal swim about her gratitude for even being able to be at the event after her recent surgery.
“I didn’t think I’d be able to race this season,” she told BBC Sport. “I’m so grateful that Team England let me come here and compete.”
The Commonwealth Games is a similar event to the Olympics; it’s held every four years among countries that belong to the Commonwealth of Nations, many of which either currently belong to the British Commonwealth or have some previous association with Britain.
Tai was born with bilateral talipes, also known as clubfoot. It’s a “congenital foot deformity that affects a child’s bones, muscles, tendons, and blood vessels,” according to Boston Children’s Hospital. This condition causes the front of a foot to turn inward and forces the heel to point down.
In Tai’s case, surgeries and treatments for her condition as she matured left her in pain and forced her to use crutches. However, that prolonged use of crutches caused issues with her arms and interfered with her swimming.
Despite her challenges, she became a leader in her sport and won a gold medal at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio — and went on to win seven gold medals at the 2019 games. But, when arm surgery forced Tai to withdraw from the 2021 Paralympic Games, she made a choice that many would do anything to avoid.
“Last year, I realised I was wasting time,” Tai shared in a Twitter post on Jan. 19 updating her followers on her post-surgery progress. “If a better quality of life was possible (crutch free, less likely to wreck me arms), what was I waiting for?”
The road to her gold medal wasn’t easy, though. She told the Access All podcast that she had to practically start over to re-learn the essentials for every swimming stroke after having her leg amputated below the knee.
“I think the training, it was just re-learning to swim and not over-compensating, to allow for the imbalance that the amputation caused,” she said in the podcast. “So, I had to strip all my strokes back to basics and work really hard with my coach to make sure I was even in the water. But it’s interesting because now my stroke efficiency is actually better than it was when I had both legs. My swim coach reckons that I can go faster just from my stroke being more efficient.”
Her hard work paid off, and now she’s back in gold medal form! Congratulations to this amazing athlete and we can’t wait to see what she accomplishes next!
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MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinecta Federal Credit Union proudly hosted its 13th Annual Backpack Distribution event at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson on Sunday, August 7. By providing backpacks filled with school supplies, Kinecta will help 846 underserved students grades 3-12 get off to a great 2022-2023 school year prepared for academic success.
"We are proud to be hosting Kinecta's 13th Backpack Distribution Event to help make going back to school a little brighter for children in need," said Latrice McGlothin, Executive Director, Kinecta Community Foundation. "We thank our members, employees, supporters and the community for their donations."
This Backpack Drive Distribution event supports children through the following organizations in Southern California: Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center, East Side Riders Bike Club, Environmental Charter School, GRYD Foundation, Los Angeles Police Department Southeast Division, Parents of Watts, Richstone Family Center, St. Albert the Great, Thomas House Family Shelter, Verbum Dei High School, Watts/Century Latino Organization, and others.
Kinecta launched the Backpack Drive in 2010 and has helped nearly 6,000 students in need. This year, Kinecta members, employees and the public donated new backpacks and school supplies by bringing them to a Kinecta branch or donating through Kinecta's Backpack Drive Amazon Wish List from July 5 through July 31. A second distribution event will be held on August 24, 2022 to distribute backpacks and supplies to organizations in Rochester, New York.
During 2021, Kinecta, its subsidiaries, and employees donated over $880,000 to charitable causes, volunteered over 5,100 hours, and participated in over 225 community events. To learn more about Kinecta's community outreach programs and activities, visit kinecta.org/community
About Kinecta Federal Credit Union
Kinecta Federal Credit Union is the country's 35th largest credit union, with assets of $6.6 billion and over 270,000 member-owners. Its 800+ employees serve members from 32 credit union-owned branches, a variety of specialty offices, and highly responsive call centers on both coasts. Banking the Southern California area for more than 80 years, with recent expansion into New York, New Jersey, and Northern California, Kinecta offers its members a full range of financial products through the Credit Union and its subsidiaries, Kinecta Wealth Management and Kinecta Insurance Services. Kinecta has been recognized by the Mortgage Bankers Association as a recipient of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Residential Leadership Award, and received the Best of Show award granted by the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) Technology Council. Daily Breeze readers have named Kinecta a top credit union for the past 11 years in the South Bay area of Los Angeles. Kinecta supports its communities in a variety of ways, by giving back through the Kinecta Community Foundation as well as serving as the official financial services partner of the LA Galaxy, and sponsor of the Rochester Americans and Rochester Red Wings. To learn more about Kinecta, visit kinecta.org.
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The other day, a friend mentioned that she and her family were heading soon to Aruba.
Why, I asked, would you go to the Caribbean in August?
“It’s cheaper now!” she chirped.
Well, yeah. And there’s a good reason. It’s even hotter there than here.
People pay very good money to rent homes in Westport for the summer. I understand (kind of) why someone would voluntarily leave for a bit: rental income can pay for a nice European jaunt. But Aruba right now? That logic leaves me cold.
There is plenty else I don’t understand about the town I’ve called home my entire life. The newly popular shirt - “Keep Westport Weird” - is not off base. Underneath the veneer of normality - handsome homes, stone walls, three Dunkin’s - this is not always a normal suburb.
For example: We have many sidewalks, and we build more all the time. They do a great job of protecting pedestrians from speeding, distracted and otherwise poor drivers. Yet the number of Westporters who stroll on the side of the road - ignoring a perfectly good sidewalk just a yard away - boggles the mind.
Interestingly, one of the major requests of First Selectwoman Jen Tooker, at neighborhood meetings this spring, was “more sidewalks.” If you build it though, they won’t come.
Of course, not every Westporter wants to walk. We drive everywhere. Including - I am not making this up - 50 yards from our home to the kid’s bus stop at the beginning of the road.
We see them every day during the school year, in gorgeous weather as well as bad: a line of vehicles waiting for the Dattco bus that stops at every...single...street. Mom or Dad sits in the Range Rover’s front seat, drinking coffee; young Parker or Emma is planted in the back, mesmerized by a device.
It’s bad enough they can’t walk to the bus stop themselves, and wait in the sunshine. But the isolation concerns me more. Without a gang of kids hanging out together how will the younger ones ever learn misinformation about the birds and the bees?
Perhaps the parents are just waiting (and keeping the car running) so they can scoot off to the gym. Where, I have seen, they circle the parking lot endlessly, searching hungrily for a spot to open up. Because obviously, when you are headed for a workout, you must park as close to the gym as possible.
So then your workout is over. Time to reward yourself with a Starbucks venti salted caramel mocha frappuccino with five pumps of frap roast, four pumps of caramel syrup, three pumps of toffee nut syrup, double blended with extra whipped cream.
You can’t wait for that treat, right? Well, yes, you can, Because Starbucks offers a drive-thru line. And even though it would be a squintillion times easier to park, stroll inside, order, not tip and leave, you want the post-workout convenience of sitting for 20 minutes, inching forward one grande at a time, caring not one whit that the line you’re part of has snaked far into the Post Road itself, causing inattentive, uncaffeinated drivers to suddenly brake as they come upon this coffee emergency.
That’s what some Westporters do when everyone is watching. When no one is, all bets are off. Walking a dog at Winslow Park, the Wakeman Fields, Haskins Preserve, Compo Beach - or any other open space in town - can be a wonderful, healthy, bonding experience. But, to paraphrase the delightful children’s book, everybody’s dog poops. Nasty!
I’m not sure which is worse: the folks who pretend they don’t see Fido’s mess, or those who do, and make a show of picking it up - but then deposit their plastic bag on a nearby bench, fence post or (this is particularly middle-fingerish) right next to a sign saying “Please clean up after your pet.” Because, hey, why should someone have to dispose of that yuck themselves, when some stranger can do it for them?
These may or may not be the same people who disregard another sign: “Reserving tables is not allowed.” You can see those words on every picnic table at Compo Beach. Well, you could see them, if they were not covered up by the tablecloths, rocks and beach paraphernalia of people who dump them on top, for the express act of reserving tables.
Sure, they come back a few hours later, with their picnics and actual human beings. Until then, they’re sent a clear message: “This is my spot. Find another. How should I know I couldn’t reserve the table, when the sign was all covered up?”
What a shame. The beach is there for everyone to enjoy, all summer long.
Except the ones who have gone to Aruba.
Dan Woog is a Westport writer, and his “Woog's World” appears each Friday. He can be reached at dwoog@optonline.net. His personal blog is danwoog06880.com. | https://www.ctinsider.com/westport/article/Woog-s-World-New-Keep-Westport-Weird-17364407.php | 2022-08-10T18:20:26Z | https://www.ctinsider.com/westport/article/Woog-s-World-New-Keep-Westport-Weird-17364407.php | true |
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TORONTO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, one of the leading sources for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Strategic Sourcing Emotional Footprint, identifying three providers as Champions.
Amid an increased focus on mobile tools and cloud technologies to support procurement activities, organizations are looking to dedicated strategic sourcing tools to continuously improve purchasing activities. Typical features of this type of software include capacity management, contract management, and purchasing and procurement management.
To aid organizations searching for the right software solution for procurement strategies, SoftwareReviews has identified the top procurement strategy software providers for the year based on verified survey data collected from 236 end-user reviews. These providers have received high scores on SoftwareReviews' Emotional Footprint.
The Net Emotional Footprint (NEF) of each software provider is a result of aggregated emotional response ratings across the areas of service, negotiation, product impact, conflict resolution, strategy, and innovation. The NEF is a powerful indicator of overall user sentiment toward the provider and its product from the software user's point of view.
The 2022 Strategic Sourcing Software Champions are as follows:
- Scanmarket, 93 NEF, ranked high for being respectful.
- GEP SMART Procurement Software, 85 NEF, ranked high for being generous.
- Jaggaer Sourcing, 81 NEF, ranked high for providing performance enhancements.
SoftwareReviews' comprehensive software reviews provide the most accurate and detailed view of a complicated and ever-changing market. The data comes from real end users who use the software day in and day out and IT professionals who have worked with it intimately through procurement, implementation, and maintenance.
To compare and evaluate software providers using the most in-depth and unbiased analyst reports available, visit SoftwareReviews' dedicated strategic sourcing category page.
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DETROIT, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TriTech Titanium Parts was launched on April 5, 2022. According to its President, Bob Swenson, TriTech is a spin-off of his former company, AmeriTi Manufacturing, which was sold to Kymera International also on April 5, 2022. AmeriTi is a successful business that has operated since 1984, focusing on titanium products from recycled material.
Organized in response to market needs, TriTech produces net shape titanium parts using the most appropriate technology for the part and the customer. TriTech's unique array of three production technologies includes 3D binder jet printing, metal injection molding and investment casting. The 3D printing is the latest addition, and the binder jet process is a unique cutting-edge manufacturing process for producing complex titanium parts.
"There is no one-technology-fits-all when manufacturing titanium precision parts to produce the best performance characteristics," said Swenson. "We've proven that different technologies provide different results and therefore we have assembled a one-stop production resource offering the best option to many industries from automotive and industrial to medical and aerospace. We match the design to the best manufacturing process to make a superior part."
TriTech's broad manufacturing solutions can be used for both small batch and large volume requirements for titanium parts production, as well as rapid prototyping, to expedite product development and component testing as well as design and production decisions. "We can go quickly from prototype to production to meet tight launch schedules and first-to-market product requirements," said Swenson.
With a fully domestic supply chain, TriTech is a single-sourced manufacturing solution under one roof with its engineering and production facility located in Detroit, Michigan.
TriTech's processes for producing titanium parts are highly specialized and have been developed internally to consistently achieve best practices for quality, performance and delivery.
"At TriTech, we collaborate directly with the customer, preferably starting with the design phase, so we can help our customers design a part for manufacturability that also fits their requirements," said Swenson. "Every part we make is custom-made."
About TriTech Titanium Parts
Detroit-based TriTech Titanium Parts specializes in manufacturing precision net shape titanium parts for prototypes, as well as small-batch and large-volume production orders for industrial, aerospace, automotive, medical and other markets. It offers three unique manufacturing processes under one roof – 3D binder jet printing, metal injection molding and investment casting. TriTech collaborates with customers to match the best manufacturing process to their specific part. With a fully domestic supply chain, TriTech delivers custom-made net shape titanium parts on-time and on-budget. For more information, visit tritechtitanium.com.
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SimpliSafe vs. Ring: Which home security system is better?
When it comes to do-it-yourself home security, SimpliSafe and Ring are both solid options. These security systems are flexible and can be customized to suit your needs, whether you want to protect a small apartment or a multistory house. With either option, you can create the perfect system to monitor your home while benefiting from a personalized experience.
Even though both systems are similar, they do have a few differences when it comes to privacy, cost, monitoring and overall customer experience.
SimpliSafe
Launched in 2006, SimpliSafe was initially designed as a way to provide DIY security for those who rented their home. Today, it offers individual and complete security setups for homeowners as well.
With SimpliSafe, you have the option to create your security system or to choose a predesigned package. These packages include anywhere from three to 14 or more devices meant to protect your home. For example, The Haven includes 14 items, including a base station, keypad, four entry sensors and a panic button.
The company also offers the following four service plans for additional benefits:
- Unmonitored: This gives you access to your cameras’ live video feeds through an app. It also records the past seven days’ activity. You can change settings, lock or unlock the Smart Lock and control the entire system through the app. This plan does not require a monthly payment.
- Self-monitoring: With this, you get access to your recordings from five cameras for up to 30 days. You also get the option to download your recordings onto other devices. It costs $9.99 a month.
- Standard monitoring: Unlike the previous two plans, this one includes 24/7 professional monitoring of your home. If something happens, they will contact the authorities, such as police or medical dispatch, to investigate. With this plan, you can also detect dangers, such as water leaks. It also comes with a built-in cellular connection in case you lose your internet connection. It costs $17.99 a month.
- Interactive monitoring: As the biggest plan, this one comes with everything the standard plan has plus unlimited camera recordings, on-demand video recording and a monthly camera subscription. It’s also compatible with Alexa or Google Assistant. It costs $27.99 a month.
SimpliSafe systems range from around $229-$489.
SimpliSafe pros
- Versatile security devices, such as indoor and outdoor cameras, smart locks, motion sensors, glass break sensors, panic buttons and video doorbells
- Customizable home security system for renters and homeowners
- Plans come with a one-month free trial period so you can test out what works
- No subscription or contract required
- Easy installation and setup of devices
- Easy to add or remove sensors in an existing system
- Three-year warranty on all devices
SimpliSafe cons
- Connecting SimpliSafe with an Amazon Echo device or other smart home device requires the Interactive Monitoring Plan
- The Alexa integration is spottier than with Ring home systems
- Limited camera options
- Some alerts and notifications are tied to a paid subscription
Best SimpliSafe devices
SimpliSafe Nine-Piece Wireless Home Security System With HD Camera
This security system contains nine devices, including the base security, motion sensors and a camera. The motion sensors can detect movement from up to 30 feet away and have a 90-degree field of view. This system also comes with 24-hour battery backup in case the power goes out. It’s easy to set up and install.
Sold by Amazon
Designed to detect the sound of broken glass around windows or doors, this sensor pairs easily with an existing SimpliSafe setup. It has a 20-foot range and runs on a battery.
Sold by Amazon
This security doorbell comes with a 1080p HD camera that offers a 162-degree field of view. It’s easy to install and works well day or night. It also has two-way audio and can detect the heat signature of people nearby.
Sold by Amazon
Ring
Founded in 2012 by Jamie Simioff, Ring is now a subsidiary of Amazon. As a DIY home security system, it offers many devices, such as wall-mounted security cameras, video doorbells, indoor cameras, floodlight cameras and customizable home security kits.
You can either build your system using Ring’s online quiz or go with an existing one. For example, one setup includes a base station, a keypad, several contact sensors, a range extender and a motion detector.
Ring offers a 30-day trial of Ring Protect once you install a Ring camera, doorbell or kit and start using the app. It also offers a few protection plans, including:
- Free: This is the default plan and includes motion-activated notifications, real-time video, theft protection and two-way talk. It also comes with real-time alerts when an individual triggers a sensor or rings the doorbell.
- Basic: This plan works with one camera or doorbell and can record any activity for up to 180 days. It also provides snapshot capture, regular notifications and the option to download videos. It costs $3.99 monthly or $39.99 yearly.
- Plus: With this plan, you get video recording for all paired Ring devices. It also comes with an extended warranty for these devices. It costs $10 a month or $100 a year.
- Pro: This plan includes everything from the Plus plan, but it also comes with 24/7 professional monitoring, Alexa Guard Plus, digital security and more. It costs $20 a month or $200 a year.
A standard Ring setup costs $199-$299.
Ring pros
- Offerings include cameras, such as floodlight or doorbell cameras, smart keypads, panic buttons, motion sensors, environment sensors and smart lights
- Option to pair third-party security devices to the larger system
- No contract required
- Easy-to-install devices
- Convenient app lets you adjust settings as needed
- Highly flexible home security system
Ring cons
- Devices sometimes have connection issues due to spotty internet connections
- Does not include certain sensors, such as glass-breaking sensors
- Limited warranty compared to SimpliSafe
- Potential privacy issue in which Ring can let police access your recordings
Best Ring devices
Ring Alarm Eight-Piece Kit (Second Generation)
This eight-piece alarm kit is ideal for homes with one or two bedrooms. It comes with a base station, a keypad, four contact sensors and a motion detector. There’s also the option to add either an Echo Dot, an indoor camera or a video doorbell.
Sold by Amazon
Ring Indoor Cam Compact Plug-In HD Security Camera
These three indoor cameras are compact and easy to add to an existing Ring security system. They plug into any standard outlet and can connect to the Ring app or pair with Alexa. They’re also compact, so they fit nearly anywhere.
Sold by Amazon
This video doorbell comes with a 1080p HD video camera and has motion detection. When you connect it to a smart device, such as a phone or computer, you can communicate with anyone at the front door from anywhere. The device also sends you notifications whenever someone presses the doorbell. If desired, you can add an Echo Show 5 or a Ring Chime for added security.
Sold by Amazon
Should you get a SimpliSafe security system or a Ring security system?
Both Ring and SimpliSafe are reliable home security systems that are easy to set up and customize as needed. They each offer a free monitoring service and several optional plans to upgrade your home security.
However, if you want a more budget-friendly option that’s flexible and lets you pair your security devices with third-party devices, Ring is the better option. But if you’re looking for added protection, such as glass break sensors, and are interested in a longer warranty, SimpliSafe has the edge.
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Updated August 10, 2022 at 12:58 PM ET
Tuesday, there are primaries for governor in Connecticut, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Vermont. Three of those states hold elections for governor every four years. That's the norm. But Republican Gov. Phil Scott, in Vermont, is running for his fourth term after first being elected in 2016.
There are several reasons why Vermont and New Hampshire are the last two states to keep a two-year term. There's a sense with some voters that they want the opportunity to review how a governor is doing every two years.
Some believe there's a benefit to having a governor address current issues and defend their priorities in a statewide campaign every two years. If something bad takes place — let's say, a scandal of some sort or an unexpected development that becomes a dominant issue for the state — then voters have a chance to give the incumbent either a vote of confidence or vote them out of office.
It's worth noting that unlike some states, Vermont does not have a recall process to remove a governor from office, so the two-year term serves as a method of accountability.
It also requires a constitutional amendment to change to a four-year term, and that's a very long, difficult process.
The two-year term has been on the minds of lawmakers for more than 100 years.
Vermont actually went to a two-year term in 1870, but then in 1880 there was an effort to switch back — but it failed. Since 1880, there have been nearly 20 efforts to amend the Vermont constitution to expand the governor's term to four years. All attempts have been unsuccessful.
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DELRAN, NJ -- When you watch 16-year-old Colin Moore play football, you can tell he puts his heart and soul into the game.
But you might not be able to tell that he does so without a vital part of his body.
"I've always had to have a mind of steel, heart of gold, and just move forward no matter what," Moore said.
The Delran High School junior was born missing the lower portion of his right arm. While the limb difference has never stopped him, it has been an obstacle in his life.
"The only thing I really knew is that I'd have to work, double, triple, quadruple times hard as everybody else," Moore said.
On the football field, Moore hopes to be the starting center -- a position that requires tremendous lower and upper body strength.
"I make up for it with speed and strength," Moore said.
He hits the weight room hard and recently cleaned a personal record of 165 pounds. So would he say that having to compensate has made him stronger than pretty much any athlete he sees out there?
"Yeah, and just a lot of the doubt that other people have when I told people what I wanted to do," he said.
His coach, Frank Holmes says, "The thing I can say about Colin is this: he was born with a challenging situation, life kind of threw him a curveball, but every day he knocks that curveball out of the park. His attitude, intense focus, he is positive self-taught, he is just complete intensity in everything he does."
It's that underdog mentality that brings to mind another stud center -- Philadelphia Eagles' Jason Kelce. Moore said he aspires to be like Kelce. "Yeah for sure," says Moore. "Big man, tough guy. For sure. I look up to that kind of stuff."
Kelce even sent Moore a message.
"Hey Colin, Jason Kelce here. I just got done watching that video -- that one-arm power clean. And man -- you are an inspiration brother," Kelce said. "You are an inspiration to me, the epitome of perseverance, the epitome of hungry dogs run faster. And I got to tell you -- I think I speak on behalf of the rest of the Philadelphia Eagles offensive line, we would love to invite you down to training camp brother. I need to meet you. We need to meet you. We need that energy to rub off on us this year. It would be our honor for you to come by, Colin. Please. Love the way you work, love that energy. Keep on keeping on, brother."
Moore said "for sure" he'd be up for meeting Kelce and the Birds.
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WASHINGTON — Inflation slowed slightly from a four-decade peak last month, but it's still high -- leaving seniors wondering about the cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) for Social Security recipients next year.
The Senior Citizens League, a non-partisan advocacy group for seniors, estimates that the COLA for 2023 may be 9.6%, based on consumer price data released Wednesday by the government. If the current estimate holds, it would be the highest COLA since 1981 when it was 11.2%.
We won't know the 2023 COLA for sure until October, when the Social Security Administration announces it. Last year's COLA was 5.9%, the highest in 39 years. Over the previous 10 years, it averaged about 1.7% annually as inflation remained low.
TSCL's current COLA prediction marks a drop from the one it calculated last month -- 10.5% -- when consumer price data showed inflation at a 40-year high.
How much more would Social Security recipients get in 2023?
The exact amount depends on your monthly Social Security retirement benefit. TSCL said for the average benefit of $1,656, the projected COLA would add $159.00 for a total of $1,815.
There's also time for circumstances to change. TSCL said depending on whether inflation runs higher or lower than current averages, its COLA estimate could range from 9.3% to 10.1%
The Social Security Administration has two more months of data to factor into its COLA, so the actual increase may vary.
Can Social Security keep paying large COLAs?
Social Security trustees said in their report this year that Social Security’s trust fund will be unable to pay full benefits beginning in 2035. This date was pushed back a year from the previous estimate due to stronger-than-expected economic recovery.
Social Security pays benefits to more than 65 million Americans, mainly retirees as well as disabled people and survivors of deceased workers. When the Social Security trust fund is depleted, the government will be able to pay 80% of scheduled benefits, the report said.
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Sesame Place announces diversity, inclusion training after viral video sparks backlash
Sesame Place plans to take initiatives to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace following multiple racial discrimination allegations and a lawsuit.
According to a release sent to WHYY News, Sesame Place intends to conduct a racial equity assessment to review policies, processes, and practices that “impact guests, employees, suppliers, and the community to identify opportunities for improvement.” Engagement with key stakeholders will be included in the assessment.
By the end of September, employees will participate in training focusing on methods to address bias, promote inclusion, and prevent discrimination. The training will eventually become part of the onboarding process for new employees.
These initiatives are being overseen and developed by national experts involved in civil rights and diversity, equity, and inclusion, including Debo P. Adegbile, the chair of the Anti-Discrimination Practice at WilmerHale LLP and a commissioner on the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Joseph West, the current co-chair of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and the chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at DuaneMorris, and Sadiqa Reynolds, the longtime leader of the Louisville Urban League and incoming CEO of Perception Institute.
“We are pleased to have this team of well-respected leaders joining us,” Sesame Place Philadelphia President Cathy Valeriano said in a release. “We have already begun engaging with employees, guests, civil rights groups as well as community leaders, and instituted some interim measures at the park while the review proceeds. The actions we are taking will help us deliver on our promise to provide an equitable and inclusive experience for all our guests every day. We are committed to making sure our guests feel welcome, included and enriched by their visits to our park.”
In July, multiple allegations of racial discrimination were mounted against Sesame Place. A video posted to Instagram shows the Rosita character refusing to interact with two Black children at the Bucks County amusement park. The post’s caption explained that the character hugged a white child just before walking past the Black children. Multiple videos depicting similar incidents involving Rosita and other Sesame Street characters have also been posted online.
Later that month, Maryland-based attorneys filed a discrimination lawsuit against Sesame Place over another allegation involving costumed employees not interacting with Black visitors.
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HealthCode, Austin Parks and Recreation Department Urging Area Residents to Join Fall into Action Virtual Activity Challenge
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthCode and the Austin Parks and Recreation Department are encouraging Austinites to join the Fall into Action virtual activity challenge and explore the city's green spaces throughout September.
"Austin has a gorgeous park system. Whether it is jump-starting a fitness routine or just getting started, we are encouraging all Austinites to participate in the Fall into Action challenge and create new physical activity goals while also exploring our parks,'' said Steve Amos, CEO and founder of the Austin-based nonprofit HealthCode. "Throughout September we are encouraging everyone to discover a new park and walk, run, cycle and paddle toward creating new habits and a healthier life.''
Davin Bjornaas, Recreation Program Manager for Community Initiatives with the city of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, said: "As the weather soon (hopefully) begins to cool, Fall into Action is a great opportunity to get out and get active while exploring your local parks system. Austin is home to many wonderful parks, trails and programs that offer endless physical and mental health benefits. So, take the first step and sign up today. See you in the park!"
Participating in the Fall into Action activity challenge is simple. Participants can sign up on the Fall into Action registration page and set a goal for the number of miles of activity to be achieved. Throughout the month, activity is logged on HealthCode's fitness tracker and the Fall into Action public leaderboard will be updated with miles achieved, including running, walking, swimming, cycling or yoga.
Participants can join as an individual or as an organization. Organizations can register at https://healthcode.org/organizations.
Participants are encouraged to post their photos in a local park using the hashtag #FallintoAction2022, #FallintoActionATX or #Fall-ingforParksATX.
HealthCode is committed to raising awareness on living healthier, happier lives through physical activity, nutrition and supporting the environment. Since launching its first virtual activity challenge with Million Mile Month in 2014, HealthCode has developed a series of virtual activity and educational programs to promote the role of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle to prevent chronic diseases.
Throughout the year, HealthCode offers goal-based challenges with more than 80,000 participants and organizations across all 50 U.S. states and in 30 countries. More information on events can be found on the HealthCode events page
HealthCode, a nonprofit based in Austin, Texas, is dedicated to empowering people to live healthier, happier lives through education and encouraging physical activity, promoting healthy eating habits, supporting the environment and cultivating community connections. For more information visit www.healthcode.org.
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The new location is being opened by Diversified Restaurant Group.
PARKVILLE, Mo., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parkville Taco Bell will be celebrating its grand opening on August 19, and fans can Live Más and enjoy más. The Parkville restaurant is located at 7085 Elizabeth St. Parkville, MO 64152. Doors open at 7 a.m. and the first 100 guests will receive a free combo meal.
"We are excited to welcome guests to the new Parkville Taco Bell. and share with them our modernized restaurant," said SG Ellison, President for Diversified Restaurant Group. "The new location boasts a modern look inside and out, and features that elevate the guest experience. Our operations are also top-of-the-line, so our crew can better serve our customers."
With the store design, people who live and work in Parkville can Live Más more conveniently than ever before, with the drive-thru and mobile order capabilities. The restaurant offers guests a first-hand look at Diversified Restaurant Group and Taco Bell's enhanced store experience, with a modern look that provides a fresh, vibrant, and customer-centric environment.
The restaurant will offer all of the Taco Bell Mexican-inspired fan favorites of tacos, burritos, nachos, and more. In addition to dine-in, the Parkville location also offers a drive-thru, online ordering for pickup, and delivery.
The Parkville restaurant is owned and operated by Diversified Restaurant Group. The company owns nearly 300 Taco Bell locations across California, Nevada, Kansas, and Missouri and employs more than 5,000 team members.
For more information, visit www.tacobell.com.
About Diversified Restaurant Group
Diversified Restaurant Group is a restaurant business comprised of owners and operators working to innovate and grow with quick service and fast casual brands across the country. What started as a limited partnership in a 30-unit Taco Bell franchise in 2012, has since grown into a 300+ unit, multi-brand QSR operation with restaurants in Nevada, California, Kansas, Missouri and Alaska.
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