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Adele's Las Vegas residency: Tickets, venue, COVID-19 rules and everything else to know
"Weekends With Adele," the Las Vegas residency the star postponed a day before it was supposed to start in January, is now set to kick off in November at Caesars Palace on The Strip.
In addition to 24 rescheduled shows, eight new shows have been announced for Adele's residency.
In a tearful video posted to her socials on Thursday, Jan. 20, Adele said her residency had been postponed due to COVID-19-related production delays.
"I'm so sorry, but my show ain't ready," she said.
"We’ve tried absolutely everything that we can to put it together in time and for it to be good enough for you, but we’ve been absolutely destroyed by delivery delays and COVID – half my crew are down with COVID, they still are – and it’s been impossible to finish the show. I can’t give you what I have right now."
More:The Temptations' 25 greatest songs of all time, ranked
When is Adele's Las Vegas residency?
Adele's residency will begin Friday, Nov. 18. It will run Fridays and Saturdays through Christmas Eve, Dec. 24.
After a short break, "Weekends With Adele" is scheduled to resume on Friday, Jan. 20, and continue every weekend through Saturday, March 25.
More:The best and biggest concerts coming to metro Phoenix in August 2022
Where is Adele's Las Vegas residency?
Adele's Las Vegas is at the famed Colosseum at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip. The street address is 3570 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
What to know about the Colosseum at Caesars Palace
The Colosseum has been the main entertainment venue for Caesars Palace since it opened in 2003, designed specifically to host a residency by Celine Dion. It has an estimated capacity of 4,300.
It replaced the Circus Maximus Showroom, which opened in 1966 and closed in September 2000 with a performance by Vegas perennials Steve and Eydie.
The Colosseum has hosted residencies by Madonna, Elton John, Usher, Rod Stewart, Cher, Bette Midler, Shania Twain, Mariah Carey and Dion, who by mid-2019 had done more than 1,100 shows grossing $650 million there.
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How do I get tickets for Adele's Las Vegas residency?
A select number of tickets were made available to all 32 dates with priority given to fans who held tickets for the original show dates or had previously registered and been waitlisted for the Weekends With Adele Verified Fan presale.
A presale for refunded fans was held on Wednesday, Aug. 10. A Verified Fan presale followed on Thursday, Aug. 11, for those who registered and were waitlisted or unable to purchase tickets.
How much are tickets for Adele's Las Vegas residency?
Tickets are not currently available at ticketmaster.com.
You can, however, purchase tickets on the resale market.
At Stubhub, tickets start at $675 (for Friday, Dec. 16). As of Monday, Aug. 15, you could purchase front-row seats at Stubhub for Adele's Christmas Eve performance for $42,867 each.
To learn more visit blog.ticketmaster.com/adele-vegas.
COVID-19 protocols at Adele's concerts
Adele has implemented COVID-19 guidelines requiring fans to either show proof of full vaccination or, for those granted a medical exemption, a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of the concert.
Home tests will not be accepted.
More:Is it safe to go to restaurants, bars and concerts? How to assess your COVID-19 risk
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Users can now outfit their Bitmoji avatars in Carhartt apparel to showcase unique personal styles
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carhartt, in partnership with Snap Inc., today launched a digital collection of workwear that enables users to deck out their Bitmoji avatars in their favorite Carhartt gear. With jackets, double-front pants and T-shirts, users can now rep their favorite Carhartt gear 24/7, 365 days a year.
"From the job site to the great outdoors, Carhartt is worn with pride by those who feel inspired by the brand values and styles," said Janet Ries, vice president of marketing at Carhartt. "We are inspired daily by these people and are excited that the Bitmoji community requested Carhartt become part of their digital wardrobe experience."
Inspired by Carhartt's most popular men and women styles, the new digital offering enables Snapchat and Bitmoji users everywhere to authentically represent themselves in the digital world through a variety of products and colors. The digital attire includes the brand's iconic Detroit Jacket, K87 Short Sleeve Pocket T-shirt, Force Sweatshirt, BO1 Double Front Pants and Duck Bib Overalls.
"Apparel is a form of self-expression and we love to see Bitmoji facilitate that experience in a fun and creative way for so many Carhartt lovers," said Rajni Jacques, Global Head of Fashion and Beauty at Snap Inc. "We value our community feedback, and we are inspired by their passion and desire to feel represented and fashionable both in real-life and in the digital world."
The products that inspired the Carhartt x Bitmoji collection are available to purchase on Carhartt.com, and in select retail stores, so consumers can match their Bitmoji digital look in the real world.
"As we continue into the digital age and explore disruptive ways to deliver our brand experience, this is another example of how we are connecting and engaging with a new generation in an authentic and empowering way," Ries added.
Fans will see their styled Bitmoji avatar in a variety of experiences on-and-off Snapchat, including in Chat and games, on the Snap Map, in Lenses, and personalized content like Bitmoji Stories, and more.
About Carhartt, Inc.
Established in 1889, Carhartt is a global premium workwear brand with a rich heritage of developing rugged products for workers on and off the job. Headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, with approximately 5,400 employees worldwide, Carhartt is family-owned and managed by the descendants of the company's founder, Hamilton Carhartt. For more information, visit www.carhartt.com.
About Snap, Inc.
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. For more information, visit snap.com.
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D'Orazio to lead industrial imaging arm of SHINE
JANESVILLE, Wis., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SHINE Technologies, LLC (SHINE), a next-generation fusion technology company, today announced Tom D'Orazio has joined as the CEO of Phoenix LLC (Phoenix). SHINE and Phoenix are both wholly owned subsidiaries of Illuminated Holdings, and Phoenix operates the industrial imaging arm of the business. D'Orazio succeeds Jess Giffey, who served as interim CEO and will continue in her role as General Manager of SHINE's Systems & Manufacturing division.
D'Orazio brings more than two decades of experience in sales leadership roles for start-ups, emerging and established companies across health care, biotech and software industries. He most recently was the Chief Operating Officer for Tryp Therapeutics, a clinical-stage pharma company, where he was also a founding member. Prior to Tryp, he was CEO and President at ImmnoPrecise Antibodies, a scientific services and research organization.
D'Orazio's leadership experience spans strategic planning, corporate partnerships, fundraising, and building sales and marketing teams.
"As a proven leader for science-driven companies, Tom will be a great addition to Phoenix," said Greg Piefer, Founder and CEO of SHINE. "Along with the announcement of a contract with the Department of Homeland Security earlier this year, Phoenix has signed several new imaging contracts this year. With his leadership and experience, Tom will continue to build on that momentum. I'd also like to thank Jess for serving as interim CEO for the past year."
"I'm delighted to be back in Wisconsin and working on growing an innovative service enterprise," D'Orazio said. "The advanced technology and opportunity to help create a safer world through neutron imaging is both inspiring and exciting. I'm anxious to meet the talented team and get to work."
D'Orazio holds a bachelor's degree in chemistry from Loyola University of Chicago and an MBA from Vanderbilt University with concentrations in marketing and finance.
SHINE is a next-generation nuclear technology company, deploying state-of-the-art fusion technology to create a scalable path toward fusion energy. Based in southern Wisconsin, with headquarters in Janesville, and with a future site in development in Europe, SHINE deploys its safe, cost-effective and environmentally friendly technology in a step-wise approach. Our systems are used for industrial imaging of components in aerospace, defense, transportation, energy and other sectors. And SHINE's proprietary isotope production processes create molybdenum-99 and non-carrier-added lutetium-177 used in tens of thousands of daily procedures to diagnose and treat heart disease and late-stage cancer. For more information, follow SHINE on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Phoenix is an industry leader in neutron imaging, a critical tool for nondestructive testing in aerospace, defense, health care and other industries. This testing helps manufacturers design better, more efficient, safer products, and provides quality assurance and failure analysis. Located in Fitchburg, Wisconsin, the Phoenix Neutron Imaging Center is the first facility of its kind to offer commercial neutron imaging services without the use of a reactor alongside X-ray imaging.
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(The Hill) — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized a rule allowing hearing aids to be sold over the counter.
The Biden administration touted the announcement as helping make hearing aids more affordable.
Hearing aids available over the counter could be available as soon as mid-October in retail and drug stores, the administration said.
“As early as mid-October, Americans will be able to purchase more affordable hearing aids over the counter at pharmacies and stores across the country,” President Joe Biden said in a statement. “This action makes good on my commitment to lower costs for American families, delivering nearly $3,000 in savings to American families for a pair of hearing aids and giving people more choices to improve their health and wellbeing.”
The FDA noted that Congress passed legislation on over-the-counter hearing aids in 2017, but it was not fully implemented until now.
The rule allows people with mild to moderate hearing loss to purchase a hearing aid over the counter “without the need for a medical exam, prescription or a fitting adjustment by an audiologist,” the FDA said.
The administration also billed the move as helping increase competition, noting Biden called on the FDA to act in his executive order on increasing competition last year.
Close to 30 million adults in the U.S. could benefit from hearing aid use, the FDA said.
“It’s the latest action we are taking to make our economy more competitive and less concentrated,” Biden said. “When too few companies dominate, American consumers pay higher costs.” | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/fda-finalizes-rule-to-make-hearing-aids-available-over-the-counter/ | 2022-08-16T17:50:50Z | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/fda-finalizes-rule-to-make-hearing-aids-available-over-the-counter/ | true |
Technology leader sees sustained growth due to customer-first service and product innovation
DULLES, Va., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fifth consecutive year, Unanet, the leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM solutions, has been named to the Inc. 5000, the prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. Making the list five years in a row is a feat that few companies have achieved. This accomplishment highlights Unanet's role as an industry disrupter serving government contractors (GovCon) and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms. Unanet delivers a better product, coupled with better customer service than has been provided before.
"Our growth is due to the fact that we are successfully taking market share from entrenched ERP and CRM providers who have failed customers with the status quo," said Craig Halliday, CEO of Unanet. "More than one-third of our customers have made the switch to Unanet from a competitive product. It's the hard work of our team, who innovate, listen, and deliver on behalf of customers that has led to this honor."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
About Unanet
Unanet is a leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM solutions purpose-built for Government Contractors, architecture, engineering, construction, and professional services firms. More than 3,400 project-driven organizations depend on Unanet to turn their information into actionable insights, drive better decision-making, and accelerate business growth. All backed by a people-centered team invested in the success of your projects, people, and financials. For more information, visit www.unanet.com.
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(The Hill) — Fox News host Tucker Carlson predicted former President Trump will be indicted following a search at his Florida residence last week carried out by the FBI in connection with an investigation into classified information reportedly taken from the White House.
“There’s nothing to see here, that’s the line,” Carlson said on his show Monday, naming a number of elected Republicans who he predicted will “say the same thing when the Biden Justice Department or some other state agency under their influence finally does what you know they’re going to do, and that’s indict Donald Trump.”
“Obviously they’re going to do that,” Carlson continued. “Who knows how, maybe they’ll produce surveillance video from Mar-a-Lago, apparently they’ve already subpoenaed that.”
The Aug. 8 search was authorized by a federal judge, and while many elected Republicans who support Trump have suggested a political motivation, the White House said President Biden was unaware of the search beforehand. No evidence has been presented to suggest Biden had prior knowledge of the search.
Multiple news reports have revealed the search was executed in connection with classified documents reportedly taken from Trump’s White House without authorization. The FBI and Justice Department have not explicitly indicated Trump is the focus of a criminal investigation in the matter and have said little about the probe publicly.
Carlson’s comments are his first since the search warrant was executed a week ago, sparking a firestorm of speculation and political backlash from the former president’s defenders.
The incident has also led to an increase in threats to federal law enforcement in recent days and inspired Attorney General Merrick Garland, in rare public remarks, to push back on his department’s critics.
Trump, who has repeatedly attacked the Justice Department and FBI following the search, said the “temperature has to be brought down in the country,” hours after Steve Doocy, another Fox News host, implored the president to do so on air Monday morning.
Carlson also praised Trump’s call for calm on Monday.
“You can feel it, even Donald Trump feels it. Maybe for the first time in his life, Donald Trump seems sincerely interested in lowering the temperature, not only for his own stake, but for the country’s,” Carlson said. “He’s right. It’s not good. This could get very bad, very fast.” | https://www.wane.com/news/tucker-carlson-trump-obviously-going-to-be-indicted/ | 2022-08-16T17:52:22Z | https://www.wane.com/news/tucker-carlson-trump-obviously-going-to-be-indicted/ | true |
SANDUSKY, Ohio (WJW) – A couple was arrested and charged with public indecency after police said they engaged in sexual intercourse on the Giant Wheel ride at Cedar Point.
According to Sandusky police reports, witnesses told police they saw the two 32-year-olds engaging in a sexual act around 7:15 p.m. Sunday on the ride.
“We go on, and it was going well until we stopped at the top,” one witness told police. “My friend saw the couple in front of us having sexual intercourse and pointed it out to the rest of us.”
The four witnesses, two adult females and two juvenile females, said they tried to alert staff while the ride was still going, but workers were unable to hear them. When the ride stopped, the witnesses reported the incident to security officers and police.
“I was able to have a perfect view of their cart,” another witness told officers. “They were going back and forth and laughing at us being visibly upset.”
Another witness, a juvenile, told officers she was very shaken up about what she witnessed. Cedar Point police contacted the parents of the two juveniles and informed them of what took place.
“Due to two witnesses being juveniles the charge was enhanced to a misdemeanor of the first degree,” the report stated.
The couple first denied the allegations. The woman told officers she had shorts on under her dress and dropped her cigarette pack out of them. She said she bent over to pick them up and her friend helped her.
“I then spoke to the couple again and advised them that the girls clearly saw what they were doing,” Sandusky Officer Nicole Kennedy Bogard wrote in her report. “Eventually the couple did admit that they were engaged in sexual intercourse.”
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
1143 AM CDT Tue Aug 16 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 PM CDT/145 PM MDT/ THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Texas, including the following
counties, Culberson, Jeff Davis and Reeves.
* WHEN...Until 245 PM CDT /145 PM MDT/.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1143 AM CDT /1043 AM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy
rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5
and 1 inch of rain has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kent, Fort Davis, Plateau, McDonald Observatory, Davis
Mountains State Park, Buffalo Trail Scout Camp, Black
Mountain, Star Mountain, Indian Lodge and Fort Davis National
Historical Site.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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With a three-year revenue growth of 438%, the leading provider of water management solutions for construction and facilities ranks among the top 30% of America's fastest-growing private companies
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. revealed that WINT Water Intelligence, a leader in cutting-edge water management and leak-prevention solutions for construction, commercial and industrial applications, is No. 1,473 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment — its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"We are honored to be part of such a prestigious list, which is a recognition of the value WINT's water management solutions bring to its clients and partners," said Alon Geva, CEO of WINT Water Intelligence.
Geva added: "Water management in buildings and construction sites is critical to reduce the impact of water use and protect organizations from expensive water-related damages. Our advanced AI-driven technology provides companies in the construction, facilities, and commercial real estate sectors with a solution for addressing water leaks, which cost them and their insurance providers billions of dollars annually. WINT's solutions also help organizations improve their sustainability stance by reducing water waste and carbon emissions while cutting costs."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," said Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Water waste and leaks pose persistent challenges for industries across the built environment and contribute to global water scarcity and carbon emissions, with 13% of electricity consumption in the United States related to water distribution and treatment. Research indicates that every 1,000 gallons of water used or wasted accounts for 85 pounds of carbon, and 25% of all water in the built environment is wasted. Moreover, water damage in facilities is a major source of insurance claims, with over $13 billion in annual payouts. As the leading provider of AI-driven water intelligence technology, WINT helps organizations avoid water damage, reduce consumption by 20%-25%, and cut operational expenses and environmental footprint.
For more information about WINT, visit https://wint.ai.
About WINT
WINT is dedicated to helping businesses reduce their environmental footprint by preventing the hazards, costs, waste and environmental impact associated with water leaks and waste. Utilizing the power of artificial intelligence and IoT technology, WINT provides a solution for commercial facilities, construction sites and industrial manufacturers looking to cut water waste, reduce carbon emissions and eliminate the impact of water-leak disasters. WINT has been recognized by Fast Company and CB Insights as one of the world's most innovative AI companies and has won multiple awards including "Next Big things in Tech" and Insurance Times' claims prevention technology award. For more information, please visit www.wint.ai.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places. The top 500 companies on the Inc. 5000 are featured in Inc. magazine's September issue. The entire Inc. 5000 can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
About Inc.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
For more information on the Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, visit http://conference.inc.com/.
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First 5 asymptomatic carriers discharged from hospital in Lhasa
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Patients leave a makeshift hospital in Lhasa, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 15, 2022. (Photo: China News Service/Li Lin)
The first batch of five asymptomatic COVID-19 carriers were discharged yesterday after one week treatment in Lhasa, with the oldest at 53 years old and the youngest 5 years old. They will continue isolated medical observation in designated hotels.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Responding to the pandemic's toll on student health, Atlanta's public schools are launching a new program to give most of their schoolchildren remote access to doctors and therapists.
The telehealth services should be available to all students — from kindergarten through 12th grade — at 64 of the district's 87 schools by the end of the school year after the Board of Education last week approved a contract with provider Hazel Health, the district said in a news release.
The contract can be renewed each year and costs $500,000. Hazel Health will bill families' insurers for the virtual sessions, though district spokesperson Seth Coleman told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution no student will be turned away for lacking health coverage.
“It is imperative that our scholars have access to physical and mental health services,” APS Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring said in a statement. “Removing these barriers is a game-changer for us because simply put, our scholars cannot reach their full academic potential if they are not well."
The pandemic put enormous stress on students around the country as they grappled with job losses in their families and isolation as a result of school closures and lockdowns.
More than 4 in 10 U.S. high school students said they felt persistently sad or hopeless during the pandemic, according to government findings released in March. Since schools resumed in-person instruction, school officials and experts have reported an alarming rise in anxiety, depression and other mental health problems among kids.
A quarter of Atlanta public school children in grades 3 through 12 last year were at elevated or extremely elevated risk for developing an emotional or behavioral disorder, the district said. More than a third of students were chronically absent.
Two elementary schools in the district already offer telehealth services in partnership with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Hazel Health doctors, nurse practitioners, physician associates and locally licensed child therapists will be available from school and at home on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., the district said.
It plans to train staff and conduct outreach with the community about the program. | https://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-news/atlanta-schools-to-give-more-students-access-to-telehealth/UDEBZI3WJRCXBGTJGOX7XFCHTA/ | 2022-08-16T17:55:35Z | https://www.ajc.com/news/georgia-news/atlanta-schools-to-give-more-students-access-to-telehealth/UDEBZI3WJRCXBGTJGOX7XFCHTA/ | true |
(The Hill) — The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday finalized a rule allowing hearing aids to be sold over the counter.
The Biden administration touted the announcement as helping make hearing aids more affordable.
Hearing aids available over the counter could be available as soon as mid-October in retail and drug stores, the administration said.
“As early as mid-October, Americans will be able to purchase more affordable hearing aids over the counter at pharmacies and stores across the country,” President Joe Biden said in a statement. “This action makes good on my commitment to lower costs for American families, delivering nearly $3,000 in savings to American families for a pair of hearing aids and giving people more choices to improve their health and wellbeing.”
The FDA noted that Congress passed legislation on over-the-counter hearing aids in 2017, but it was not fully implemented until now.
The rule allows people with mild to moderate hearing loss to purchase a hearing aid over the counter “without the need for a medical exam, prescription or a fitting adjustment by an audiologist,” the FDA said.
The administration also billed the move as helping increase competition, noting Biden called on the FDA to act in his executive order on increasing competition last year.
Close to 30 million adults in the U.S. could benefit from hearing aid use, the FDA said.
“It’s the latest action we are taking to make our economy more competitive and less concentrated,” Biden said. “When too few companies dominate, American consumers pay higher costs.” | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/national-news/fda-finalizes-rule-to-make-hearing-aids-available-over-the-counter/ | 2022-08-16T17:55:47Z | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/national-news/fda-finalizes-rule-to-make-hearing-aids-available-over-the-counter/ | false |
Tommy Paul, United States, def. Jenson Brooksby, United States, 6-3, 6-2.
Elise Mertens, Belgium, def. Anhelina Kalinina, Ukraine, 6-1, 6-1.
Zhang Shuai, China, def. Naomi Osaka, Japan, 6-4, 7-5.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With college campuses reopening, advocates are warning that the first weeks of the semester are the riskiest and most dangerous for drinking among students, especially those who are underage. With consequences including impaired driving and motor vehicle crashes also more likely, Texas's leading advocacy coalition on youth underage drinking and substance use prevention urged heightened awareness and coordinated action among parents and campus officials.
Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth highlighted data from last year's Texas Survey of Substance Abuse Among College Students (TSCS), which shows: 73% of college students and 62% of underage students reported ever using alcohol.
In addition to alcohol, marijuana is among the most frequently used substances on campuses. According to TSCS, 37.7% of college students reported ever using marijuana, and the vast majority (94%) of students who reported that they used drugs at least once during the academic year say that marijuana was the drug used.
First Six Weeks are Critical
First-year students are the most vulnerable as they experience new social settings and environments, and the first several weeks of campus life are the most critical for awareness, prevention and intervention. Reaching students early is essential: According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, from the time they enter college until they reach the legal drinking age of 21, the number of college students with an alcohol use disorder nearly doubles.
"College can be an incredibly exciting time," said Nicole Holt, CEO of TxSDY. "But everything can change very quickly with alcohol in the mix. As adults, we must do everything possible to make sure our kids – even as college students – are supported and encouraged to make good decisions, limit risks, and stay on a path to success."
College Drinking, Marijuana Use, and Motor Vehicle Crashes
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimates more than 1,500 college students die each year from alcohol-related accidents and injuries, including motor vehicle crashes. In Texas, 28% of drivers in alcohol-related crashes and 25% of drunk drivers killed in fatal car crashes were age 25 or under. Even still, 12% of Texas college students report driving after drinking at least once in a month.
According to the CDC, the risk of being involved in a car crash also increases with marijuana use, which can impair coordination, distort perception, and lead to memory loss and difficulty in problem-solving.
Academic Performance
A full quarter of all students experience academic problems as a result of drinking – and binge drinking leads to even more severe challenges: Students who binge drink are five times more likely to miss class and six times more likely to perform badly on an exam or assignment.
Coordinated Response
Parents and campus officials play equal parts in keeping students safe and healthy. Research repeatedly shows that parents are the most effective influence on their children's decision-making, and maintaining open, honest communication with their kids – before and after leaving for college – can have a dramatic impact. Schools must have protective measures in place – and enforce them. According to TSCS, nearly 40% of students did not know if their school had any policies concerning student alcohol use, and more than half did not know if their school had a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program. Schools must increase awareness of all resources available to students, as well as take active steps to enforce policies intended to protect students.
For more information on alcohol use trends among college students go to: https://txsdy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/TxSDY_Alcohol-Use-Trends-Among-College-Students.pdf and to learn more about college campus alcohol policies visit https://cap.txsdy.org.
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ALL-AGES FRIGHTFULLY FUN & IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE BRINGS THE ENTIRE HOLIDAY TO LIFE IN ONE BEWITCHED EXPANSIVE PLACE
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Experiential Supply Co., an innovative experiential productions and attractions company that drives high profile viral destination experiences, and Fever, the global entertainment discovery platform, today announced the return of their groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind Halloween experience: Haunt O' Ween LA. The fully immersive spooktacular event will take place September 30th-October 31st, 2022 at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Woodland Hills, California. Hundreds of thousands of guests are expected to enjoy over 200,000 square feet of the most over-the-top, spooky fun, and authentic Halloween environments in the entire country. The state-of-the-art event also is expanding nationally this season with a new New Jersey location.
All Hallows Eve, by its very nature and origin, has always been communal - bringing people together for the shared escapade of turning fear into fun. Though the past two years have put a wrinkle in that, Haunt O' Ween's epic concept is one of the first in the country to put the entire holiday on display in one place - in one very vast and unique format.
Comprised of nine distinctive and wholly immersive worlds, Haunt O' Ween LA lets guests adventure through the massive grounds with thousands of photo ops, over 25 live character performers that they can engage and interact with, face painting, rides, games, trick-or-treating, dancing, and more. Additionally, there is no time limit, so guests are welcome to stay for hours and enjoy all the ghoulish mayhem.
New attractions for 2022 include: Dance Domes in Beyond The Grave Rave, more rides, games, and even more candy. The organizers have spent almost $1,000,000 on candy this year - all to trick and treat the attendees. Live music, stunt performances, and pumpkin carving will also thrill guests this year.
"We've worked very hard this year to put on the country's largest and most magical Halloween experience for all ages. Over 200,000 square feet of immersive thematics flooded with interactivity, all built on the foundation of Halloween – trick-or-treating, pumpkins, costumes, and spooky fun," said Jasen Smith, Experiential Supply Founder & Chief Experience Officer. "We cannot wait to welcome thousands of families in the Southern Cal and New Jersey area this year to our massive creation. Make sure to bring your sweet tooth this year!"
Experiential Supply was born in the entertainment industry, putting on large scale experiences for film studios in Hollywood. From themed interactive screenings to multimillion-dollar micro theme parks to promote theatrical releases, the events were always free to attend and promotional in nature. Once the pandemic hit, the company began creating their own experiences - Haunt O' Ween LA was born in October 2020. The original experience was designed as a drive-thru to make sure kids could still trick or treat. Cars would drive from house to house (that were built by the company) and candy was quite literally dumped into their cars. Similarly crafted events are their Christmas Wonderland and Sugar Rush - a candy-inspired Wonka-like world.
In 2021, Haunt O' Ween LA transformed into an in-person format, focusing on the engaging nature of Halloween and immersing guests in a myriad of activities. Over 100,000 attendees received over 3,000,000 pieces of candy.
"This is about families having a safe and incredibly fun place to enjoy the holiday and there's just nothing like it." adds Smith.
There will be plenty of food and beverages available so that families can enjoy a full night out. Past sponsorships include FX - What We Do in The Shadows, Warner Bros. Pictures The Witches, KiwiCo, Happy Dad Hard Seltzer, Malibu Wines, and The Addams Family 2.
The Haunt O' Ween LA experience is brought to you by Experiential Supply and Fever, two experts in their fields. Combining their decades of experience, the companies have partnered to curate this innovative production while they continue to conquer and elevate the immersive space together.
Tickets start at $40. Tickets can be purchased at www.hauntoween.com. For a taste of all Haunt O' Ween LA has to offer, please visit: https://vimeo.com/627608821
Experiential Supply is an award-winning company to which the Hollywood film industry turns when it comes to creating large-scale, immersive experiences for such big budget movies as IT: Chapter 2, Ready Player One, The LEGO Movie, Smallfoot, and more!
Fever is the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, helping millions of people every week to discover the best experiences in their cities, with a mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment in real life. Through its platform, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique local experiences and events, from immersive exhibitions, interactive theatrical experiences, festivals, to molecular cocktail pop-ups, while empowering creators with data and technology to create and expand experiences across the world.
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Experiential Supply
732-691-8559
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Jay Brown joins as the first President in the Tennessee market for Lockton
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton welcomes Jay Brown to the firm's Nashville and Memphis offices as President, where he will focus on all areas of growth for Lockton.
With an impressive 25 year track record for helping his clients succeed and growing businesses, Jay joins as the first President in the Tennessee market for Lockton.
In his role, he will be responsible for culture, performance and business growth. Jay will also oversee client relationships, guide service teams, and advise global businesses on human capital and risk management strategies.
"I'm excited to hit the ground running and help Lockton strengthen their presence in the Tennessee market," said Jay. "I'll work alongside my clients to find creative solutions for their most pressing business concerns."
"As Lockton Tennessee's first President, we look forward to creating an environment for Jay to lead this dynamic team towards success," said Brian Roberts, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Lockton Midwest. "A successful team leads to successful clients, which is always our top priority."
Jay is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Finance and alumni of the Nashville Health Care Council Fellows.
ABOUT LOCKTON
Lockton is the world's largest privately held brokerage firm that provides insurance, risk management, employee benefits and retirement consulting services. What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Lockton's private ownership empowers its 7,500 Associates doing business in over 125 countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results. For over three decades, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance."
To view and apply for open positions in Lockton's Nashville office visit lockton.com/careers
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Trump allies arranged the copying of voting machine data from battleground states, report says
(CNN) - Former President Donald Trump’s attorneys hired computer experts to copy sensitive data from voting machines in multiple battleground states, including Georgia, Michigan and Nevada.
That’s according to the Washington Post, which got emails and other records that were collected from a subpoena to the forensics firm hired to obtain the information.
The subpoena is from a lawsuit over the security of Georgia’s voting systems.
It is the first confirmation that data from Georgia’s election system was copied, and the Washington Post said it shows these efforts were more organized than people initially thought.
“That entire hard drives of election systems software, election systems used to this day across the state of Georgia, and elsewhere were copied and then shared among a constellation of Trump allies,” said Aaron C. Davis, reporter with the Washington Post.
“And we, you know, if you look back at the early days after the election, it seems so frenetic, almost as if anybody, you know, working or interested in trying to support Trump’s ideas were just taking on their own volition to do something,” he added. “These documents show it was in fact organized, that attorneys -- in one case an outside counsel for the Trump campaign, another case Sydney Powell, were directing these computer forensic experts to go into states and, whenever they had the help of a local elections official, to go in there and copy as much as they possibly could.”
It is unclear if any of these breaches could be criminal. Courts permitted the examinations in at least two counties.
According to the Washington Post, “There is growing concern among experts that officials sympathetic to Trump’s claims of vote-rigging could undermine election security in the name of protecting it.”
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With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 620%, Rollick Ranks Among America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. Magazine revealed that Rollick is no. 1,040 overall and no. 136 in software on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Rollick's three-year revenue growth was 620 percent.
The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"Building one of the fastest growing companies at any time in history is a remarkable achievement, but doing so during these past few years is a testament to the team's hard work and smart planning," said Bernie Brenner, CEO of Rollick. "We are driven by a passion to make the outdoor recreation vehicle shopping experience better for manufacturers, dealers, and customers and we're committed to continuing our technology leadership in this space."
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Rollick is a leading customer engagement technology provider for the recreation industry. Rollick connects manufacturers, dealers, and finance and insurance providers with in-market consumers in the Powersports, RV, and Marine industries to deliver a seamless customer journey. The company has rapidly built its GoRollick.com outdoor recreational vehicle buying marketplace to include a nationwide network of dealers, over 100 manufacturers, and an affinity partner network with access to over 250 million high-quality customers including policyholders of major insurance providers, employees at more than 2,000 top U.S. companies, members of the military, veterans and first responders. For more information, visit Rollick.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2018. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2021. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2018 is $100,000; the minimum for 2021 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to four decimal places.
The world's most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including websites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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Juventus forward Angel Di Maria endured a painful Serie A debut, with an injury forcing him off the pitch 65 minutes into Monday's match. He had put in a lively performance to that point in a 3-0 win over Sassuolo but now faces concern about his status ahead of the 2022 World Cup.
The former Paris Saint-Germain winger has now undergone tests on his injury and Juventus have confirmed the severity of the problem, announcing an adductor injury that will be re-evaluated in 10 days.
Di Maria needed just 25 minutes to score his first league goal for his new club with a left-footed volley, and the Argentina international added an assist by teeing up Dusan Vlahovic. He will be worried, however, that his injury could hamper his acclimation to Italian football and perhaps even put him at risk for Qatar.
What has Allegri said about Di Maria's injury?
Massimiliano Allegri spoke about Di Maria's injury after his team's 3-0 win but insisted he was not too worried to see his new signing forced off early in the season opener.
"I am not worried," he said. "We’ll see what the tests say tomorrow. Unfortunately, these things happen in football.
"He had this adductor issue a week ago too, perhaps I should’ve taken him off when we were 3-0 up, but he was enjoying himself out there. The important thing is that we won a game that we really wanted to win, which was by no means simple."
When will Di Maria return?
Juventus have confirmed Di Maria's injury will be re-evaulated in 10 days which means the forward is ruled out of the team's next two Serie A games against Sampdoria and Roma.
The earliest Di Maria could return is against Spezia on August 31.
Di Maria's fitness will be of concern to Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni as the 34-year-old remains a key player for the Albiceleste and is an experienced member of the squad. The forward has battled niggling leg muscle problems throughout his career.
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Key informant defends role during Whitmer kidnap plot trial
(AP) – Defense attorneys grilled an FBI informant Tuesday in the trial of two men accused of conspiring to kidnap Michigan’s governor, questioning his motivation to get inside a band of anti-government extremists and the key steps he took to gather evidence.
Dan Chappel was cross-examined for hours as lawyers pressed their theme that any 2020 scheme targeting Gretchen Whitmer was driven by agents and operatives, not marijuana-puffing rebels Adam Fox and Barry Croft Jr.
Known as “Big Dan,” Chappel was challenged over compensation — more than $50,000 in cash — and even a knee injury from Army service in Iraq. He was repeatedly asked questions to show he was getting direction from the FBI at critical times, especially a ride with Fox to scout Whitmer’s vacation home.
“I never expected anything” from the government, Chappel said in response to tense questions from attorney Joshua Blanchard about pay and a new laptop.
“I wanted to stop people from doing bad things to good people,” said Chappel, a 35-year-old trucker who hauls mail.
Fox and Croft are on trial for the second time on conspiracy charges. A federal jury in Grand Rapids, Michigan, couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict in April but acquitted two other men.
Prosecutors say Fox, 39, who lives in western Michigan, and Croft, 46, a trucker from Bear, Delaware, wanted to trigger a national revolt by kidnapping the Democratic governor close to the presidential election. The government said disgust over COVID-19 restrictions inspired them to make plans in 2020.
Chappel secretly recorded conversations with the men during that summer and exchanged countless text messages. Fox attorney Christopher Gibbons noted with irony that Chappel at times expressed support for firing shots at Whitmer’s vacation home.
“You said it would look like a hunting accident,” Gibbons said.
Chappel acknowledged that he also suggested a way to damage the door on the house. He said he needed to say certain things to maintain his standing but was trying to soften talk about a violent kidnapping.
Gibbons said Chappel never urged Fox to choose legal ways beyond “domestic terrorism” to settle his differences with government.
“If I was going to do anything like that he would not have kept me in the group,” Chappel replied. “He said numerous times, ‘How many Novembers have we had? How many elections have we had?’”
Whitmer has blamed then-President Donald Trump for stoking mistrust and fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn hate groups and right-wing extremists like those charged in the plot.
Trump recently called the kidnapping scheme a “fake deal.”
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Steven Wang, M.D., will be the Director of Dermatologic Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery for Hoag Family Cancer Institute
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is proud to announce that Steven Wang, M.D., a renowned, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, has joined the Hoag Family Cancer Institute as the Director of Dermatologic Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery as part of the Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Program.
Dr. Wang joins Hoag after spending 16 years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he served as the Head of Dermatology Section and Director of Dermatologic Surgery and Dermatology. Dr. Wang has published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and academic textbooks, written five books and has lectured extensively throughout the world on the topics of skin cancer detection, treatment and prevention.
To improve diagnoses, the Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Program under Dr. Wang will begin offering new, cutting-edge technologies funded by Hoag's active philanthropic community to detect melanoma and other skin cancers at early stages while avoiding unnecessary skin biopsies. To achieve optimal treatment outcomes, Dr. Wang will use noninvasive screening modalities, helping to avoid unnecessary biopsies. He is also an experienced Mohs surgeon with a unique expertise in providing the whole spectrum of care to patients.
"Dr. Wang combines clinical expertise with a researcher's intellectual curiosity, making him a perfect fit for Hoag's culture of innovation," said Robert T. Braithwaite, Hoag president and CEO. "He is also a compassionate physician. He listens to his patients and works with them through their fears and concerns."
Melanoma is the fifth most common – and the most deadly – form of cancer, and it hits California particularly hard, with an estimated 10,260 estimated new cases projected in 2022 alone. Dr. Wang said he is excited to combine clinical research and advanced technologies to help Orange County residents prevent and treat skin cancer.
"Hoag is known for bridging the worlds between an academic research facility and a community hospital. It is a place where doctors can provide the most innovative and advanced care while listening to each patient as an individual," he said. "I am excited to join the team."
Dr. Wang attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, completed his medical internship and fellowship training in melanoma at NYU School of Medicine and his residency in dermatology at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. In 2005, Dr. Wang trained under world-renowned Mohs surgeon Dr. Leonard H. Goldberg in Houston.
Dr. Wang has held several academic appointments within Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University and serves as the president of the Photodermatology Society and chair of The Skin Cancer Foundation's Photobiology Committee. He is also an active member of several other professional organizations including the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and Cutaneous Oncology. For more information about the Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Program and Dr. Wang, please contact Hoag Family Cancer Institute at 949-7-CANCER.
ABOUT HOAG
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 15 urgent care facilities, 10 health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes six institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, and orthopedics through Hoag's affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit hoag.org.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
8-0-1-7
(eight, zero, one, seven)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
8-0-1-7
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HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hellas Construction installed a Matrix Helix® synthetic turf system used by the Houston Texans at their 100-yard indoor practice facility. The unique Houston Methodist Training Center mandates installation of a synthetic turf system, which also includes RealFill™ infill by Hellas.
Hellas has been the Preferred Turf of the Houston Texans since it was first installed at NRG Stadium in 2017. The multi-year partnership has allowed Hellas and the Texans to give back to the Houston community.
Previous Texans fields once removed from NRG Stadium have been installed at local schools in the Houston area including C.E. King High School, Yates High School, and Brazoswood High School.
Reed Seaton, Hellas Construction's CEO and President says, "It has been rewarding to see our work and our products perform well for the Texans and contribute to their success."
Matrix Helix has shape memory technology which curls each fiber to secure the infill to prevent migration and 'splash-out' for a uniform, aesthetically pleasing playing surface.
Hellas RealFill infill provides proper fiber support, energy restitution, enhanced shock absorption and rapid drainage to prevent compaction under heavy-use for consistent G-Max ratings over time.
The Texans will play on their Matrix Helix synthetic turf field at NRG Stadium in the fall of 2022 with several new uniforms to choose from. In the past the Texans have always worn steel blue helmets, but now on "Battle Red Day" in November, Houston will sport new red helmets to complete their look with red pants and red jerseys. The Texans will also don the traditional white and blue uniform combinations with the trademark blue helmet as well this season.
Hellas Construction Inc., headquartered in Austin, Texas, is America's largest sports contractor specializing in the construction and installation of sports surfaces. The firm owns and operates its own heavy construction equipment staffed by specially trained and certified employee crews. Controlling the supply chain and workforce means that Hellas can complete any turf, track, or court project – start to finish- without delay. To learn more about Hellas visit www.hellasconstruction.com
The Houston Texans are an American professional football team based in Houston. The Texans compete in the National Football League as a member club of the American Football Conference South division and play their home games at NRG Stadium.
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Not yet uhuru: the African Union has had a few successes but remains weak
Tuesday August 16 2022
The African Union (AU) was born in the South African port city of Durban in 2002. Under its first chair, Thabo Mbeki, African leaders seemed determined to abandon the grandiose plans of its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). The OAU had been established in 1963 to promote African unity and liberation. Other aims included: to protect the territorial integrity of its member states, promote non-alignment, and advance the peaceful settlement of disputes.
The African Union, for its part, was established to achieve an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa which would be led by its own citizens and play a dynamic role in global politics. Unlike the OAU Charter, the AU’s Constitutive Act of 2000 allowed for interference in the internal affairs of its members to stem instability, halt egregious human rights abuses and sanction military coups d’état.
Military regimes in Togo, Mauritania, Madagascar, Niger, Egypt, Sudan, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali and Burkina Faso were thus suspended from the AU. The continental body launched praiseworthy military stabilisation missions into Burundi (2003), Darfur (2007) and Somalia (2007). However despite this progress, autocrats continued to rig electoral outcomes.
As the AU turned 20 in July 2022, it had achieved a few successes. But it remains a weak organisation embarking on sporadic bouts of illusory reforms. This is due to financial and capacity constraints. And too much decision-making power resides with its omnipotent heads of state which has denied the organisation the ability to take decisions, and act more effectively on behalf of its members.
Institutional sclerosis
The Addis Ababa-based AU Commission – its implementing arm – is led by an Assembly of Heads of State, with an Executive Council of foreign ministers and a Permanent Representatives Committee of ambassadors. The ambassadors work with specialised development, governance, parliamentary and judicial organs. The AU Commission has, however, struggled to establish its independence to take initiatives on behalf of its 55 member states in fulfilment of its mandate.
A 2007 audit report led by the Nigerian scholar-technocrat Adebayo Adedeji revealed how the AU Commission headed by Malian Alpha Konaré (2003-2008) misunderstood its mandates and authority levels, and failed to coordinate overlapping tasks. Some of these problems still persist.
Under the French-influenced Gabonese Jean Ping (2008-2012), the commission’s annual budget had reached $260 million by 2011. Only 40% of this sum was actually paid by members. The European Union, China and the United States mostly funded the rest. This posed the risk that AU institutional priorities could be set by its donors.
The AU Assembly of heads of state has often failed to adhere to the principle of subsidiarity: taking decisions at the lowest practical level, as the European Union – the world’s only genuinely supranational regional organisation – does.
The AU also conducts most of its business through unanimity, making it difficult to reach quick decisions.
While the AU Commission has some impressive staff, it also has much “dead wood” inherited from the OAU era.
The AU’s 2003 plan to set up an African Standby Force by 2010 was postponed until 2015. In December 2020, the organisation simply declared the force to be fully operational, despite the fantasy involved in such a statement. The deadline for “Silencing the Guns” (ending armed conflicts) by 2020“ was casually pushed back a decade.
Illusory reforms
As chair of the AU Commission (2012-2016), former South African foreign minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma complained that over 97% of the continental body’s programmes were funded by external donors. In 2013, $155 million of the $278 million annual budget (56%) was still provided by foreign partners. But Dlamini-Zuma failed to reduce this dependence during her four-year tenure. AU leaders refused to back efforts to find alternative sources of funding, such as customs duties and taxes on flights and hotel stays.
Among the more quixotic ideas of the Dlamini-Zuma-driven 50-year development vision, "Agenda 2063” includes increasing intra-African trade from 12% to 50% by 2045, ending armed conflicts by 2020
Under the Francophile Chadian chair, Moussa Faki Mahamat, since 2017, the report chaired by Rwandan president Paul Kagame on reforming the AU seemed rushed and lacked substance, and its laundry list of recommendations on institutional reforms were on a level of vacuity as to be of no real utility.
These were physicians proposing half-baked cures to ills that had not been properly diagnosed. All the 2017 report’s “key findings” had been more coherently outlined in Adedeji’s report a decade earlier, the recommendations of which still have not been implemented.
Another disappointment has been the 2018 African Continental Free Trade Area which seeks to facilitate trade, build infrastructure, establish a common market and ensure the free movement of people. But outside West and Eastern Africa, the free movement of people remains a pipe dream.
Most African governments are security-obsessed and hostile to intra-African migration. There is also a lack of convergence of African economies. Many compete to export raw materials rather than exchange diverse goods.
Road, rail, and port infrastructure remains poor. Rules of origin – which define where goods are made – are often restrictive, and non-tariff barriers are widespread. If integration has not worked at the national and sub-regional levels, transferring all these problems to the continental level will certainly not integrate Africa.
Need for realism
The 15-member AU Peace and Security Council has contributed substantively to peacemaking efforts across Africa, and coordinated closely with the United Nations.
But other AU organs have performed less well.
The New Partnership for Africa’s Development clearly lacks the resources and capacity as a development agency to uplift the continent. The African Peer Review Mechanism, which identifies governance challenges in 41 countries, is toothless.
The Pan-African Parliament remains a “talking shop”. The Economic, Social and Cultural Council has failed to provide genuine civil society participation in the AU’s institutions. The idea of the African Diaspora in the Americas, the Caribbean and Europe as a sixth African sub-region, along with the five continental ones, is largely devoid of substance.
The AU must thus adopt more realistic and less illusory mandates. Its approach should be based on an accurate assessment of financial and logistical realities.
More positively, AU members had contributed $295 million to their revised Peace Fund by June 2022, complementing a $650 million 2022 budget . African leaders must now strengthen the institutions they have created.
They must also establish one effective economic body in each sub-region that can promote socio-economic development and provide jobs for the continent’s youthful population.
The AU’s first two decades have largely represented a magical, mystical world of unfulfilled expectations. This is not yet uhuru (freedom).
By Adekeye Adebajo, Professor and Senior research fellow, Centre for the Advancement of Scholarship, University of Pretoria | https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/africa/not-yet-uhuru-the-african-union-has-had-a-few-successes-but-remains-weak-3916440 | 2022-08-16T18:13:16Z | https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/africa/not-yet-uhuru-the-african-union-has-had-a-few-successes-but-remains-weak-3916440 | true |
NEW YORK, Aug 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Inc. revealed that tevixMD is on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
"Being recognized by Forbes is an incredible validation of the value we bring to the forefront of improving our Healthcare providers' and partners' financial performance and the result of our team's dedication to constantly challenging status quo. We are extremely excited by this distinguished honor building on our increasing 2022 momentum as we look to continued success into 2023 and beyond," says Stephen Passalacqua, CEO of tevixMD.
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
tevixMD is real time intelligent verification technology of patient demographic, insurance and other claim specific information that enables healthcare providers to efficiently process claims. The company was founded with the vision to improve the financial performance of healthcare providers and by doing so improve patient satisfaction. It's the only solution that provides real-world, extremely accurate patient data and insurance/MBI coverage information with minimal patient identification requirements. To learn more about how tevixMD can help your organization get paid faster, please contact us at www.tevixmd.com/contact
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MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) will participate in two upcoming investor events.
On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Mike Mahoney, chairman and chief executive officer, and Lauren Tengler, vice president, Investor Relations, will participate in a 30-minute fireside chat with the host analyst at the Wells Fargo 2022 Healthcare Conference. The session will begin at approximately 3:10 p.m. EDT.
On Sunday, September 18, the company will host an investor event and live webcast from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EDT at the 34th Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) meeting, the annual scientific symposium of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation. Joe Fitzgerald, executive vice president and president, Cardiology, Dr. Ian Meredith, executive vice president and global chief medical officer, Jim Cassidy, vice president and general manager, Watchman, and Lance Bates, senior vice president and president, Interventional Cardiology Therapies, will present a business update and answer questions from investors.
A live webcast and replay for each event will be accessible at investors.bostonscientific.com. The replays will be available beginning approximately one hour following the completion of each event.
About Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. For more information, visit www.bostonscientific.com and connect on Twitter and Facebook.
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TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Israel Corporation Ltd. (TASE: ILCO) ("IC") announced today its second quarter results for the period ending June 30, 2022.
Selected Financial Figures for the second Quarter and 2022:
Debt Balances and Liquidity at the IC Headquarters Level1
As of June 30, 2022, total financial liabilities1 were $1,117 million, and investments in liquid assets amounted to $645 million, of which $8 are pledged deposits.
Net debt1 as of June 30, 2022, totaled $556 million. The net debt includes the fair value of derivative transactions, which increases the economic value of the financial liabilities in the amount of $5 million, and the fair value of the Bazan call options2 which increases the economic value of the financial liabilities by $19 million. As of March 31, 2022, the net debt1 was $686m.
Additional updates
On April 17, 2022, IC engaged in an agreement with the Hagag Group Real Estate Entrepreneurship Ltd. for the sale of shares of Bazan Group, Pursuant to the Agreement and subject to its conditions precedent*3. IC has undertaken to sell 16.687% of Bazan's issued share capital.
Immediately after the completion of the transaction, IC Board of Directors intends to distribute, as a cash dividend, 50% of the transaction proceeds subject to any law and to the criteria for the distribution of a dividend.
IC Total Assets, Net
About Israel Corporation
Israel Corporation Ltd. (TASE: ILCO) ("IC") is a reputable public investment company, which owns and invests in high quality companies with established managements and go-to markets.
In November 2019, IC announced its updated strategy, IC plans to expand its portfolio through new investments.
IC current core holdings include c.44% stake in ICL Group (NYSE:ICL, TASE:ICL), a c.24% stake in the Bazan Group (TASE:ORL) and c.18% stake in AKVA Group (OB:AKVA). IC is publicly traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the ticker ILCO and is included in the TA-35 Index.
For further information on IC, see IC's publicly available filings, which can be found on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange website at http://maya.tase.co.il.
Please also see IC company website http://www.israelcorp.com for additional information.
Convenience Translation
The financial information found in this press release is an English summary based on the original Hebrew financial statements and is solely for the convenience of the reader. The binding version is the original in Hebrew.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements, which may not materialize and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are not under the control of IC, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the disclosures.
Investor Relations Contacts
Idan Hizki
Vice President, Business Development & Investor Relations
Tel: +972 3 684 4500
idanh@israelcorp.com
1 Israel Corp and its wholly owned and controlled headquarter companies.
2 On November 11, 2021, IC completed a share sale of 9% of Bazan Group to qualified investors for ~$85m together with options for
additional stake of 7.3%, granted to the investors for no consideration, with exercise price of NIS 1.15, adjusted for dividends, with maturity of 22 months. Currently IC holds c. 24% in Bazan
3 For more details, please refer to IC immediate report dated April 17, 2022
4 As of June 30, 2022.
5 On March 9, 2022, IC completed a sale of ~1.6% ICL outstanding shares to international and Israeli institutional investors, post the sale IC holds 44.1% in ICL
6 Based on price per share of NIS 1.035 (adjusted to dividend) based on agreement to sale 16.687% of Bazan shares to Hagag Group. Remaining shares are according to closing price as of June 30, 2022.
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Legislation Will Accelerate Investment in Critical Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Sector
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, President Joe Biden will sign the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law, undertaking an historic national investment in clean energy technologies and solutions, including hydrogen and fuel cells. This legislation includes a suite of tax provisions and funding opportunities that will enable monumental investments in hydrogen and fuel cell technologies, fostering economic growth and encouraging decarbonization across a wide range of sectors of the American economy.
"Through continuous outreach across our broad membership, the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) has long been leading the charge working with Congress and the Administration to develop the policy tools necessary to advance the American hydrogen sector," said FCHEA President and CEO Frank Wolak. "We are thrilled by the passage of this bill, as the robust clean energy package, including the crucial new clean hydrogen production tax credit, will accelerate investment in an emerging hydrogen economy, helping our nation achieve its decarbonization goals, while supporting domestic jobs and manufacturing."
"With the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and now the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, our industry is positioned to support expanded clean hydrogen production and utilization for transportation, energy storage, power generation, industrial applications, and more," added Mr. Wolak. "FCHEA member companies will continue to lead the way in our growing hydrogen economy, building on the foundation these policies provide and driving deployment."
"FCHEA looks forward to continuing to work with Congress and the Administration to implement these new credits and policies and ensure the United States remains an innovative hydrogen technology leader in driving a prosperous economic and environmental future," added Mr. Wolak.
The Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) is the leading industry association in the United States representing more than eighty-five leading organizations advancing production, distribution, and use of innovative, clean, safe, and reliable hydrogen energy. For over 30 years FCHEA has provided a consistent industry voice to policymakers and regulators, driving support at the federal and state level. Our educational efforts promote the environmental and economic benefits of hydrogen energy and fuel cell technologies. Visit us online at www.fchea.org.
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Acquisition Expands Discovery Education's Digital Product Suite in Math and ELA, and Strengthens UK Presence
SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader backed by Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. (together with its affiliates, "Clearlake")—today announced the acquisition of DoodleLearning. The United Kingdom-based DoodleLearning's Math and English Language Arts products create personalized learning experiences that help improve students' academic achievement and confidence. Terms were not disclosed.
The acquisition of DoodleLearning supports Discovery Education's mission to prepare learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world. DoodleLearning complements Discovery Education's other award-winning digital services, which include Discovery Education's K-12 platform, Mystery Science, STEM Connect, and the Math, Science, and Social Studies Techbooks.
"Discovery Education is dedicated to creating a best-in-class edtech ecosystem that supports our mission to prepare today's students for future success," said Discovery Education Chief Executive Officer Scott Kinney. "This acquisition is an important milestone in that effort, and we look forward to both partnering with the talented DoodleLearning team and scaling the reach of their innovative, adaptive Math and English Language Arts products."
Prior to founding DoodleLearning, Chief Executive Officer Nicola Chilman and Chief Operating Officer Tom Minor taught Math in Great Britain. In 2011, after experiencing firsthand technology's ability to accelerate student learning, Chilman and Minor created an app combining high-quality digital content and educational supports that encouraged children to learn in an engaging and personal way.
Today, DoodleLearning offers four products supporting instruction in Math and English Language Arts for grades Pre-K to 9 that have been used by over one million children in the U.K. and around the world. As part of the Discovery Education family of services, DoodleLearning will continue to apply its educational ability to building and deploying affordable learning solutions for students worldwide.
"The entire DoodleLearning team is excited to join Discovery Education's efforts to build and scale a powerful edtech ecosystem of digital resources serving teachers and learners worldwide," said Nicola Chilman, DoodleLearning Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder. "Our team will naturally fit into Discovery Education's mission-driven culture, and we look forward to working with our new colleagues on our joint mission to prepare today's students for future success."
"DoodleLearning is excited to join the Discovery Education team," said Tom Minor, Chief Operating Officer, and Co-Founder of DoodleLearning. "The company has laid out exciting plans to increase the number of instructional minutes it supports each day, and DoodleLearning is poised to play a significant role in this effort."
DoodleLearning is Discovery Education's latest acquisition. In October of 2020, Discovery Education acquired Mystery Science and in July of 2020, Discovery Education purchased Spiral. In August of 2019, Discovery Education announced the acquisition of Inspyro.
For more information about Discovery Education's award-winning digital resources and professional learning services, visit www.discoveryeducation.com, and stay connected with Discovery Education on social media through Twitter and LinkedIn.
About Discovery Education
Discovery Education is the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place. Through its award-winning multimedia content, instructional supports, and innovative classroom tools, Discovery Education helps educators deliver equitable learning experiences engaging all students and supporting higher academic achievement on a global scale. Discovery Education serves approximately 4.5 million educators and 45 million students worldwide, and its resources are accessed in over 100 countries and territories. Inspired by the global media company Discovery, Inc., Discovery Education partners with districts, states, and trusted organizations to empower teachers with leading edtech solutions that support the success of all learners. Explore the future of education at www.discoveryeducation.com.
About Clearlake
Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. is an investment firm founded in 2006 operating integrated businesses across private equity, credit, and other related strategies. With a sector-focused approach, the firm seeks to partner with management teams by providing patient, long-term capital to businesses that can benefit from Clearlake's operational improvement approach, O.P.S.® The firm's core target sectors are technology, industrials, and consumer. Clearlake currently has over $72 billion of assets under management, and its senior investment principals have led or co-led over 400 investments. The firm is headquartered in Santa Monica, CA with affiliates in Dallas, TX, London, UK and Dublin, Ireland. More information is available at www.clearlake.com and on Twitter @Clearlake.
Contact
Stephen Wakefield
Discovery Education
Phone: 202-316-6615
Email: swakefield@discoveryed.com
Jennifer Hurson
For Clearlake
Phone: 845-507-0571
Email: jhurson@lambert.com
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Tracer is Known for their high-value RVs that are Loaded with Amenities
LEXINGTON, N.C., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The founders of Country Roads RV Center are proud to announce that they have been an authorized dealer for the Primetime Tracer line of RVs for 2 years.
To learn more about Country Roads RV Center, please visit https://www.crrvc.com/about-us/.
As a company spokesperson noted, since Country Roads RV Center opened its doors in 2008 the company has strived to offer only the highest quality, 5th wheels, travel trailers, and toy haulers.
Now, as one of the largest dealers in the state, Country Roads RV Center has grown to offer a full service and parts department. The family-owned and operated dealership strives to give their customers the most enjoyable experience possible.
"Our mission is to provide high-quality new and used RVs to our customers. At the same time, we understand that travel trailers, 5th wheels, and motorhomes are not created equally. Because of this, we do a thorough analysis of new product lines we carry prior to making the decision to place them in our inventory," the spokesperson noted, adding that after reviewing the Sandpiper makes and models, it was an easy decision to add these outstanding RVs to their lineup of products.
Tracer and Tracer LE are value-rich laminated travel trailers.
At just over 4,000 lb, the ultra-light Tracer 190RBSLE is a great couples plan. The kitchen offers more than the minimum, with a residential microwave, cooktop with oven, and large stainless steel refrigerator.
The Tracer 260BHSLE is a roomy bunk plan for the whole family. This model weighs in at just over 5,000 lbs without sacrificing space. The private front queen bedroom is separated from the rest of the coach by a partial wall and solid doors.
As one of the largest dealers in the state, Country Roads RV Center carries many different lines of 5th Wheels, Travel-Trailers, and Toy Haulers, as well as a full service and parts department. Family-owned and operated, they strive to give their customers the most enjoyable experience possible. For more information, please visit https://www.crrvc.com.
Country Roads RV Center
2609 Enterprise Road
Lexington, NC 27295
(336) 775-2100
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10 recipients will receive funds for use toward the purchase of a commercial vehicle for their business
MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Progressive Insurance®, the leading commercial auto insurer in the United States, has announced the 10 recipients of its Driving Small Business Forward grant with Hello Alice in support of Hispanic entrepreneurs. Each small business owner has been awarded a $25,000 grant for use toward the purchase of a commercial vehicle for their business.
Hispanic entrepreneurs launch more businesses per capita than any other group in the U.S., but struggle to get traditional loans and navigate other obstacles according to a recent report from McKinsey & Company. With the Driving Small Business Forward grant program, Progressive is extending support to help close these gaps for Hispanic entrepreneurs that need funding but do not always have access to equitable resources.
"At Progressive, we recognize the concerns and challenges that come with being a small business owner," said Karen Bailo, Commercial Lines President at Progressive Insurance. "The Driving Small Business Forward grant program is one way we are aiming to support entrepreneurs on their small business journey and look forward to seeing what's next for these deserving recipients."
The full list of recipients for the 2022 Driving Small Business Forward grant program include:
- Felicity Day, owner of Alberton Learning Center in Alberton, Montana
- Andrew Fuentes, owner of Diesel Zone Instant Oil Change in Rowland Heights, California
- Sarah Heredia, owner of Sovereign Floors Co in Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Victor Garcia, owner of Helados La Azteca DBA Sol Dias in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
- Rene Melendez, owner of Izlands LLC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Christine Najera, owner of Animal Kingdom of Santa Monica in Santa Monica, California
- Mario Rodarte, owner of My Appliance Guy LLC in Surprise, Arizona
- Chaim Romano, owner of Flippers Finds in Delray Beach, Florida
- Vivian Sojo, owner of Keystone Kitchen & Bath in Fresno, California
- Jorge Valcarcel, owner of J.V.S Remodeling Pro Services LLC in Kissimmee, Florida
Progressive partnered with business accelerator Hello Alice to administrate the grant program.
"The Progressive Driving Small Business Forward grant program demonstrates the positive impact that larger organizations can have when supporting the small businesses that contribute to a thriving and vibrant economy. We are delighted to support Progressive in awarding these grants to inspiring Hispanic entrepreneurs to purchase commercial vehicles and to provide them with the education, community, and resources they need to grow their businesses." said Elizabeth Gore, Co-Founder and President of Hello Alice.
To learn more about each recipient, visit https://helloalice.com/grants/progressive/
About Progressive
Progressive Insurance® makes it easy to understand, buy and use car insurance, home insurance, and other protection needs. Progressive offers choices so consumers can reach us whenever, wherever and however it's most convenient—online at progressive.com, by phone at 1-800-PROGRESSIVE, on a mobile device or in-person with a local agent.
Progressive provides insurance for personal and commercial autos and trucks, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and homes; it is the third largest auto insurer in the country, a leading seller of motorcycle and commercial auto insurance, and one of the top 15 homeowners insurance carriers.
Founded in 1937, Progressive continues its long history of offering shopping tools and services that save customers time and money, like Name Your Price®, Snapshot®, and HomeQuote Explorer®.
The Common Shares of The Progressive Corporation, the Mayfield Village, Ohio-based holding company, trade publicly at NYSE: PGR.
About Hello Alice
Hello Alice is a free, multichannel platform that helps businesses launch and grow. With a community of over 600,000 business owners in all 50 states and across the globe, Hello Alice is building the largest network of owners in the country while tracking data and trends to increase the success rate for entrepreneurs. Our partners include enterprise business services, government agencies, and institutions looking to serve small- and medium-business owners to ensure increased revenues and promote scale. A Latina owned company, founded by Carolyn Rodz and Elizabeth Gore, we believe in business for all by providing access to all owners including women, people of color, veterans, and everyone with an entrepreneurial spirit. To learn more, visit www.helloalice.com, as well as Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
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Through Aug. 15
- Ned Brady, Kaleigh Harden earn New Canaan’s Sikorski Award
- Vin Iovino, former New Canaan AD, remembers Don Usher
- Rivals Darien, New Canaan to clash in FCIAC girls lacrosse final
- New Canaan baseball routs Westhill, qualifies for FCIAC playoffs
- Curt Casali powers San Francisco past Colorado
- One-run wins move New Canaan baseball close to FCIAC bid
- Hot bats, Pearl’s gem propel New Canaan baseball past Darien
- No. 6 New Canaan topples No. 1 Darien for first time since 2015
- Hot bats propel New Canaan baseball to 2-0 start
- New Canaan’s Kane soars to start Springfield’s softball season | https://www.ncadvertiser.com/sports/article/NASCAR-Xfinity-Laps-Led-Percentage-17377247.php | 2022-08-16T18:22:14Z | https://www.ncadvertiser.com/sports/article/NASCAR-Xfinity-Laps-Led-Percentage-17377247.php | true |
ONE-OF-A-KIND ALL-AGES EVENT BRINGS HALLOWEEN TO LIFE IN ONE BEWITCHED EXPANSIVE PLACE
LOS ANGELES , Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Experiential Supply Co., an innovative experiential productions and attractions company that drives high profile viral destination experiences, and Fever, the global entertainment discovery platform, today announced their groundbreaking one-of-a-kind Halloween experience: Haunt O' Ween NJ will land in New Jersey this Halloween. The fully immersive spooktacular event will take place September 30th - October 31st, 2022 at Bell Works, 101 Crawfords Corner Rd. in Holmdel, New Jersey. Hundreds of thousands of guests are expected to enjoy over 200,000 square feet of the most over-the-top, spooky fun, and authentic Halloween environments in the entire country. The storied Southern Cal state-of-the-art event has chosen New Jersey to begin its national expansion.
All Hallows Eve, by its very nature and origin, has always been communal - bringing people together for the shared escapade of turning fear into fun. Though the past two years have put a wrinkle in that, Haunt O' Ween's epic concept is one of the first in the country to put the entire holiday on display in one place - in one very vast and unique format.
Comprised of nine distinctive and wholly immersive worlds, Haunt O' Ween NJ lets guests adventure through the massive grounds with thousands of photo ops, over 25 live character performers that they can engage and interact with, face painting, rides, games, trick-or-treating, dancing, and more. Additionally, there is no time limit, so guests are welcome to stay for hours and enjoy all the ghoulish mayhem.
Specialized attractions include: Dance Domes in Beyond The Grave Rave, rides, games, and an inordinate amount of candy. The organizers have spent almost $1,000,000 on candy - all to trick and treat the attendees. Additionally, live music, stunt performances, and pumpkin carving will also thrill New Jersey guests this year.
"We've worked very hard this year to put on the country's largest and most magical Halloween experience for all ages. Over 200,000 square feet of immersive thematics flooded with interactivity, all built on the foundation of Halloween – trick-or-treating, pumpkins, costumes, and spooky fun," said Jasen Smith, Experiential Supply Founder & Chief Experience Officer. "We cannot wait to welcome thousands of families in the Southern Cal and New Jersey area this year to our massive creation. Make sure to bring your sweet tooth this year!"
Experiential Supply was born in the entertainment industry, putting on large scale experiences for film studios in Hollywood. From themed interactive screenings to multimillion-dollar micro theme parks to promote theatrical releases, the events were always free to attend and promotional in nature. Once the pandemic hit, the company began creating their own experiences - Haunt O' Ween was born in October 2020. The original experience was designed as a drive-thru in the Los Angeles area to make sure kids could still trick or treat. Cars would drive from house to house (that were built by the company) and candy was quite literally dumped into their cars. Similarly crafted Southern California-based events are their Christmas Wonderland and Sugar Rush - a candy-inspired Wonka-like world.
In 2021, Haunt O' Ween transformed into an in-person format, focusing on the engaging nature of Halloween and immersing guests in a myriad of activities. Over 100,000 attendees received over 3,000,000 pieces of candy. Bringing the event to New Jersey in 2022 is part of its plan to offer this type of complete immersion to Halloween fans everywhere.
"This is about families having a safe and incredibly fun place to enjoy the holiday and there's just nothing like it." adds Smith.
There will be plenty of food and beverages available so that families can enjoy a full night out. Past sponsorships include FX - What We Do in The Shadows, Warner Bros. Pictures The Witches, KiwiCo, Happy Dad Hard Seltzer, Malibu Wines, and The Addams Family 2.
Haunt O' Ween NJ is brought to you by Experiential Supply and Fever, two experts in their fields. Both teams have partnered to curate this production, bringing decades of experience in the sector while continuing to conquer and elevate the immersive space together. With its cutting-edge concept and constant innovation, Haunt O' Ween will continue to grow into a national phenomenon.
Tickets start at $40. Tickets can be purchased at www.hauntoween.com. For a taste of all Haunt O' Ween NJ has to offer, please visit: https://vimeo.com/627608821
Experiential Supply is an award-winning company to which the Hollywood film industry turns when it comes to creating large-scale, immersive experiences for such big budget movies as IT: Chapter 2, Ready Player One, The LEGO Movie, Smallfoot, and more!
Fever is the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, helping millions of people every week to discover the best experiences in their cities, with a mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment in real life. Through its platform, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique local experiences and events, from immersive exhibitions, interactive theatrical experiences, festivals, to molecular cocktail pop-ups, while empowering creators with data and technology to create and expand experiences across the world.
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Therap's Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) module is one of the components designed to provide Person-Centered Human Services Solutions.
TORRINGTON, Conn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Therap Services is one of the leading Electronic Health Record (EHR) solutions for service providers in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) and the broader human services. Therap's Person-Centered planning tools include major development components and excellent reporting tools in order to provide valuable aggregate data to support provider organizations with value-based initiatives. These components include Service/Program Plan and Service Data Collection tools. In addition to this, Therap's Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) module is a Person-Centered planning framework developed by the Charting the LifeCourse Nexus and copyrighted by the Curators of the University of Missouri, University of Missouri-Kansas City Institute for Human Development, Missouri's University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Services (UCEDD).
Therap's Service/Program Plan and Service Data Collection tools offer service providers Person-Centered Planning tools to develop detailed service plans for individuals receiving support. Therap's Person-Centered Planning tools create a shared vision of a good life with a complete range of Service Data Collection tools which allow support professionals and case managers to reference goals and individual outcomes statuses.
Therap's CtLC module is a Person-Centered framework that includes several tools as part of a comprehensive approach of planning for an individual and/or the individual's family. The tools currently available are the Life Trajectory, Integrated Supports Star and the Vision Tool. Charting the LifeCourse is designed to be used to assist in the planning and problem solving for an individual's life in order to help them reach the best life. The framework and tools can be used to organize ideas, visions, experiences and goals.
Therap's Individual Home Page module is also designed for care providers to access a variety of Person-Centered information about an individual's background, support plans, health information, incident reporting, and activities, all within the same area.
For more information on Therap's comprehensive eSolution for Person-Centered services, please visit
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MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) will participate in two upcoming investor events.
On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, Mike Mahoney, chairman and chief executive officer, and Lauren Tengler, vice president, Investor Relations, will participate in a 30-minute fireside chat with the host analyst at the Wells Fargo 2022 Healthcare Conference. The session will begin at approximately 3:10 p.m. EDT.
On Sunday, September 18, the company will host an investor event and live webcast from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. EDT at the 34th Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) meeting, the annual scientific symposium of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation. Joe Fitzgerald, executive vice president and president, Cardiology, Dr. Ian Meredith, executive vice president and global chief medical officer, Jim Cassidy, vice president and general manager, Watchman, and Lance Bates, senior vice president and president, Interventional Cardiology Therapies, will present a business update and answer questions from investors.
A live webcast and replay for each event will be accessible at investors.bostonscientific.com. The replays will be available beginning approximately one hour following the completion of each event.
About Boston Scientific
Boston Scientific transforms lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients around the world. As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, we advance science for life by providing a broad range of high performance solutions that address unmet patient needs and reduce the cost of healthcare. For more information, visit www.bostonscientific.com and connect on Twitter and Facebook.
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Here's how to watch the Colts vs. the Lions in NFL preseason action
The Indianapolis Colts resume their preseason schedule on Saturday, Aug. 20, against the Detroit Lions. The Colts are coming off a 27-24 loss to the Buffalo Bills in which Indy's starting units played into the second quarter. The Lions lost to the Atlanta Falcons 27-23 in Week 1 of preseason.
How can I watch the Colts game?
The Colts meet the Lions at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. The game will be shown in Indianapolis on Fox-59. Greg Rakestraw will have play-by-play, Rick Venturi on analysis and Larra Overton is the sideline reporter.
How can I stream the Colts game?
Check out Colts.com or the new NFL+ streaming service.
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How can I listen to the Colts game?
The game can be heard on 93.5 FM, 97.1 FM and 107.5 FM. Matt Taylor will have play-by-play, Joe Reitz on analysis and Jeffrey Gorman is the sideline reporter.
Are the Colts favored against the Lions?
The Lions are 2.5-point favorites, according to Tipico Sportsbook. The over/under is 42.5 total points.
Colts and Lions will conduct joint practices
The Detroit Lions visit Grand Park Sports Campus on Wednesday, Aug. 17, and Thursday, Aug. 18, for joint practices leading up to Saturday's game. Both practices start at noon. It's free to attend, but you must have a ticket, and there is a charge for parking. Go to Colts.com for more information.
Lions are on 'Hard Knocks'
Detroit is the highlighted team on HBO's popular training camp series, "Hard Knocks." Coach Dan Campbell's energy, much different than that of Colts coach Frank Reich, is made for TV. First-round draft pick Aidan Hutchinson has broken out his Michael Jackson impression on the show, which airs at 10 p.m. on Tuesdays. | https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2022/08/16/colts-vs-lions-how-to-watch-the-colts-preseason-game/65405886007/ | 2022-08-16T18:31:15Z | https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2022/08/16/colts-vs-lions-how-to-watch-the-colts-preseason-game/65405886007/ | true |
Little Leaguer severely hurt after falling out of bunk bed while away at World Series
WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - A player in the Little League World Series is now recovering after the team said he fell from a bunk bed.
According to FOX 13, the Snow Canyon Little League coach said 12-year-old Easton Oliverson suffered a serious head injury while sleeping at the barracks at Williamsport, Pennsylvania, where the tournament is currently being held.
Oliverson was airlifted to a nearby hospital where he underwent surgery and was labeled in critical condition.
St. George News reported Easton suffered fractures to his skull and cheekbone with bleeding between the inside of his skull and the outer covering of the brain.
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Easton’s family told local news outlets he underwent successful surgery and is recovering.
"He went through pretty traumatic surgery to get to where he’s at, but the doctors are all really positive," Spencer Beck, Oliverson’s uncle, told the Salt Lake Tribune. "All of the steps moving forward have been good so far."
The Utah-based team is scheduled to play in the tournament Friday.
"Terrible news. Our prayers are with this player, family and team today," Governor Spencer Cox tweeted on Monday.
According to Nationwide Children’s Hospital, an average of 36,000 bunk bed-related injuries occur every year to children in the U.S.
The hospital says safety tips include installing guardrails and making sure children younger than 6 do not sleep on the top bunk.
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This summer’s unrelenting drought and recurring heat waves may actually have you looking forward to the cooler fall days and all the fun that comes with autumn in New England. But if apple picking is on your to-do list in the coming months, you’ll likely still be contending with the drought.
So what exactly does the lack of rain mean for this fall’s apple crop?
By August, farmers said, apples have already begun to line the branches at their orchards, on schedule to be harvested throughout September and October. But the extreme heat we’ve experienced this summer means that the apples are at risk of sunburn, which can cause blemishes that render the fruit unmarketable. Certain popular varieties, including Honeycrisp apples, are particularly sensitive to the searing heat and the high levels of UV radiation that accompanies it.
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“You’ve got to have good quality,” said Mark Tuttle, the president of Breezelands Orchards in Warren, meaning a big, juicy fruit with no blemishes. “If you have nice big apples and lots of them, we do better.”
There are sprays and other sun protectants that farmers can use to protect their crops, Tuttle said. But he noted that sun damage is a new problem for many New England apple farmers.
The drought also means that this year’s apples will be significantly smaller than last year’s apples, which were grown during a much wetter season. (Last summer had the wettest July ever recorded in Massachusetts.)
“This year there’s going to be a lot of smaller apples, so things are going to be adversely affected,” Tuttle said. When the end of the season rolls around, he added, “I don’t think the money is going to materialize.”
Though some farmers are being hit hard, the extent to which the drought will affect crops varies from one farm to the next, said Clarkdale Fruit Farms owner Ben Clark, who also serves as the president of the Massachusetts Fruit Growers Association. Farms that get their water from the Connecticut River tend to be less affected than farms that use well or surface water. And pick-your-own farms, which tend to be concentrated in the more densely-populated eastern Massachusetts will likely have an easier time than commercial wholesale orchards.
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Despite the weather conditions this summer, “people have decent crops,” Clark said. “[They’re] maybe a little smaller than last year when we had all the rain, but overall the fruit is still going to be good.”
In some cases, he said, the heat can actually make fruit sweeter. Particularly for softer crops like peaches and strawberries, “the flavor is wonderful because the sugars are concentrated with the lack of rain,” Clark said. “So that is the one benefit of a drought.”
As the impact of climate change becomes rapidly more apparent, Clark said, it’s all the more important that farmers learn to adapt to weather patterns that are not only more extreme, but more unpredictable.
“This is the driest, hottest [summer] that we’ve had both in my and my father’s memory,” Clark said. “Six years ago, we had a pretty good drought — not quite as hot or as long as this — and of course, last year was one of the wettest years. So as farmers, we’re definitely aware of climate change and the impacts of it on farms and we’re really trying to do what we can to become resilient.”
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The good news is … there will be apples. And they’ll arrive right on schedule this fall. So be sure to go get some like you normally would, even if they are smaller this year.
“That’s what I tell everybody: Come buy some apples, buy some peaches or buy some cider, you know, just support us,” Tuttle said. “Come and stop at a farm stand and get local fruit. Eat local, buy local. It’s very important.”
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The specialized resource offers patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and their caregivers access to treatment information, informative webinars, the latest scientific news, and a supportive community
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's leading lung cancer-focused nonprofit organization, has launched the Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient Gateway. This new resource completes the suite of six Patient Gateways, where lung cancer survivors can access relevant information tailored to their specific subtype. Small cell lung cancer accounts for 15% of all lung cancers and is often diagnosed in people with a history of smoking. The Gateway allows survivors to locate specialists and resources more easily. The Patient Gateway also features information on treatment options and the ability to connect with a community of fellow survivors and their caregivers.
"Due to the aggressive nature of small cell lung cancer, it is especially important that survivors have access to accurate information and breaking news regarding treatment options and new clinical trials," said Andrea Ferris, president and CEO of LUNGevity Foundation. "We hope that patients and their caregivers are empowered by the information they find on the Patient Gateway and can use what they learn to be active decision-makers in their treatment."
The Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient Gateway is a user-friendly and easily accessible information portal that offers the latest medical updates and practical resources for patients and their caregivers. The Gateway, available at sclc.lungevity.org, provides visitors with information about the disease and how it is treated. Visitors can also find a specialist, join a variety of patient and caregiver communities, explore clinical trial options, and read up-to-the-minute, curated news and trends. Each individual Gateway features expert webinars and blogs, patient and caregiver stories, and quarterly newsletters.
The Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient Gateway joins the EGFR, KRAS, ALK, Rare Mutations and Fusions, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) platforms at gateway.lungevity.org.
The Small Cell Lung Cancer Patient Gateway is supported by generous sponsorships from AstraZeneca, EMD Serono, Genentech, and Jazz Pharmaceuticals.
About LUNGevity Foundation
LUNGevity Foundation is the nation's leading lung cancer organization focused on improving outcomes for people with lung cancer. The foundation works tirelessly to advance research into early detection and more effective treatments, and to ensure that patients have access to these advances. LUNGevity seeks to make an immediate impact on quality of life and survivorship for everyone touched by the disease—while promoting health equity by addressing disparities throughout the care continuum. LUNGevity provides information and educational tools to empower patients and their caregivers, promote impactful public policy initiatives, and amplify the patient voice through research and engagement. The organization provides an active community for patients and survivors—and those who help them live better and longer lives.
Comprehensive resources include a medically vetted and patient-centric website, a toll-free HELPLine for support, the International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference, and an easy-to-use Clinical Trial Finder, among other tools. All of these programs are to achieve our vision—a world where no one dies of lung cancer. LUNGevity Foundation is proud to be a four-star Charity Navigator organization.
About Lung Cancer in the US
- About 1 in 17 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime.
- More than 236,000 people in the US will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year.
- About 60%-65% of all new lung cancer diagnoses are among people who have never smoked or are former smokers.
- Lung cancer takes more lives in the United States than the next two deadliest cancers (colorectal and pancreatic) combined.
- Only about 23% of all people diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States will survive 5 years or more, BUT if it is caught before it spreads, the chance of 5-year survival improves dramatically.
Please visit lungevity.org to learn more.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova Space a subsidiary of Pure Capital Solutions (OTC: PCST), and Space Prize have awarded the winners of the NYC Space Prize Challenge individual scholarships for the Nova Space Professional Development Program. Both organizations are passionate about diversifying and democratizing the space industry and have committed themselves to assisting STEM students from marginalized communities by offering programs and scholarships that pave the way for exciting careers in the growing space economy.
The unique collaboration between Nova Space and Space Prize supports national efforts to ensure that the space economy of the future is supported by a diverse workforce that includes underrepresented and minority communities. New projects currently under development from Nova Space include a K-12 space training program that supports creating a diverse pipeline of space professionals.
Nova Space's courses use proven learning science techniques to speed students to competency across the major mission areas for space-launch systems and understand concepts from spacecraft systems to environmental monitoring.
Completing the program gives learners the edge to stand out in the job market with digital credentials verifying skills crucial to success in today's space economy!
Nova Space's professional course is an excellent opportunity to launch individuals from all backgrounds into the space industry. The series design of courses is set to a new standard for baseline knowledge and professional development within the Space Ecosystem.
If you are excited about developing a career in the space industry, this opportunity is an excellent way to help you kickstart your dream.
Since 2006, Pure Capital Solutions, Inc has been assisting small to medium sized businesses by investment and consulting. We have provided short-term financing, factoring, loans and consulting using our diverse expertise. We also directly invest in our subsidiaries and help them grow. Learn more by visiting purecapitalsolution.com.
Nova Space is a professional development company aimed at bridging the space industry's skills gap by offering virtual, asynchronous, and interactive space professional courseware to individuals from all backgrounds and to organizations that want to enhance their recruiting, training, and retention efforts to become more efficient and proficient within the growing space ecosystem. Our Space Professional Course offers prospective students and professionals a comprehensive and standardized foundation in space operations and astronautics and is designed to keep students engaged and prepare them to collaborate with other space professionals within the industry. Learn more by visiting novaspaceinc.com and view our demonstration video.
Space Prize was founded by Roman Chiporukha, Co-founder of Space VIP. Space Prize seeks to promote universal space literacy and inspire the next generation of private astronauts by connecting private citizens with a thrilling range of astronaut, earthanaut and aquanaut experiences.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran said Tuesday it submitted a “written response” to what has been described as a final roadmap to restore its tattered nuclear deal with world powers.
Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency offered no details on the substance of its response, but suggested that Tehran still wouldn’t take the European Union-mediated proposal, despite warnings there would be no more negotiations.
“The differences are on three issues, in which the United States has expressed its verbal flexibility in two cases, but it should be included in the text,” the IRNA report said. “The third issue is related to guaranteeing the continuation of (the deal), which depends on the realism of the United States.”
Tehran under hard-line President Ebrahim Raisi has repeatedly tried to blame Washington for the delay in reaching an accord. Monday was reported to have been a deadline for Iran’s response.
Nabila Massrali, a spokesperson for the EU on foreign affairs and security policy, told The Associated Press that the EU received Iran’s response on Monday night.
“We are studying it and are consulting with the other JCPOA participants and the U.S. on the way ahead,” she said, using an acronym for the formal name for the nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
The EU has been the go-between in the indirect talks as Iran refused to negotiate directly with America since then-President Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew the U.S. from the accord in 2018.
From Washington, State Department spokesman Ned Price said the U.S. would share its own response to the EU.
“We do agree, however, with (the EU’s) fundamental point, and that is that what could be negotiated has been negotiated,” Price said.
He added that Iran had been making “unacceptable demands” going beyond the text of the 2015 nuclear deal, which saw Iran drastically limit its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
“If Iran wants these sanctions lifted, they will need to alter their underlying conduct,” Price said. “They will need to change the dangerous activities that gave rise to these sanctions in the first place.”
As of the last public count, Iran has a stockpile of some 3,800 kilograms (8,370 pounds) of enriched uranium. Under the deal, Tehran could enrich uranium to 3.67% purity, while maintaining a stockpile of uranium of 300 kilograms (660 pounds) under constant scrutiny of surveillance cameras and international inspectors.
Iran now enriches uranium up to 60% purity — a level it never reached before and one that is a short, technical step away from 90%. Nonproliferation experts warn Iran now has enough 60%-enriched uranium to reprocess into fuel for at least one nuclear bomb. Meanwhile, the surveillance cameras have been turned off and other footage has been seized by Iran.
However, Iran still would need to design a bomb and a delivery system for it, likely a monthslong project. Tehran insists its program is peaceful, though the West and the International Atomic Energy Agency say Iran had an organized military nuclear program until 2003.
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POLK COUNTY, Iowa — A Polk City man was sentenced to prison Monday after pleading guilty to charges of sexual exploitation involving minors.
Todd Schulz, and Aimee Staudt of Van Meter, were first charged in Polk County in November of 2021 after an investigation by the Ankeny Police Department. Police said the investigation began after they received tips from the Iowa Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force and National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
Ankeny Police said the pair were in a relationship and knew their victims.
In May, Schulz pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor – possession of child pornography, sexual exploitation of a minor – manufacturing child pornography, sexual exploitation of a minor – promote child pornography, and invasion of privacy. Monday he was sentenced to a term not to exceed seven years.
Staudt is charged with conspiracy to commit a forcible felony, sexual exploitation of a minor – cause to engage in act, and child endangerment.
She successfully argued to have her trial moved to Dallas County, where her alleged crimes were committed. It is scheduled to begin on November 14, 2022. | https://who13.com/news/prison-for-central-iowa-man-convicted-in-child-sexual-exploitation-case/ | 2022-08-16T18:34:20Z | https://who13.com/news/prison-for-central-iowa-man-convicted-in-child-sexual-exploitation-case/ | false |
Maryland-based premier medical cannabis dispensary ranked No. 38 among fastest-growing health product companies on Inc. 5000 list
ELLICOTT CITY, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenhouse Wellness, Maryland's premier medical cannabis dispensary has earned a place on the esteemed Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America. Inc. 5000 ranked Greenhouse Wellness No. 38 among health product companies and No. 2,899 overall.
Since opening its doors in 2017, co-owners Leslie Apgar, M.D., and Gina Dubbé have worked to end the stigma that marijuana should remain on the fringes of society and help those looking for relief find solutions to the everyday chronic pain and qualifying illnesses or symptoms that constrain them. As a licensed physician, Apgar helps clients find the right combination of treatments and dosages to aid in their healing. With medical cannabis being a new and growing field, Greenhouse Wellness focuses on education first when providing quality care.
"We find that education is key when it comes to overall health and wellness. Many of our patients come to us with very little knowledge and experience with marijuana, and they are often surprised to hear how safe and effective it can be as part of their treatment plan," said Leslie Apgar, co-owner of Greenhouse Wellness. "Our top priority is helping our patients feel informed, while addressing their symptoms so they can live more fulfilling lives."
Greenhouse Wellness matches every client with a member of the Greenhouse concierge team. Its team of wellness consultants is trained to guide clients to the products best fit to alleviate their symptoms and track progress. The team stays in close connection, if necessary, with the client to make adjustments along the way in order to achieve the desired goals.
Medical cannabis is earning its rightful place as a safe, effective, whole-plant treatment option. Greenhouse Wellness is designed so that individuals from all walks of life can feel safe, comfortable, and assured as they walk in and seek products to help treat their qualifying conditions.
"Whether you are 21 or 91, looking for product that will ease Parkinson's symptoms or reduce anxiety, Greenhouse Wellness is a place where you will be welcomed and respected," said Gina Dubbé, co-owner and CEO of Greenhouse Wellness. "Everyone who visits us can trust that they will be taken care of by experts who are invested in their wellbeing."
For more information about Greenhouse Wellness, visit www.greenhousewellness.com.
Greenhouse Wellness is a medical cannabis dispensary located in Ellicott City, Maryland founded by Gina Dubbé and Leslie Apgar, M.D. With a focus on healing, best friends Dubbè and Apgar are changing the way people think about cannabis. Greenhouse Wellness is an intimidation-free space that feels more like a spa than a dispensary. Wellness consultants provide individuals with solutions to everyday chronic pain and qualifying illnesses or symptoms that constrain them. Greenhouse Wellness offers one of the largest menus in the state and focuses on educating patients about the science of cannabis and options for treatment. Its unique online ordering and curbside pickup offerings set it apart from other dispensaries in the area, providing patients with convenient, safe ordering options. Greenhouse Wellness' accolades include ranking on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list and being named Best Dispensary in the U.S. by Dispensary Magazine and Best Place to Work by Baltimore Business Journal. Dubbé and Apgar have been featured on NBC's "TODAY", "Let's Be Blunt with Montel" and other media outlets. For more information about Greenhouse Wellness, visit www.greenhousewellness.com.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler will have season-ending elbow surgery, a setback for the team with the majors’ best record.
The Dodgers announced Monday before the start of their four-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers that Dr. Neal ElAttrache would perform the surgery on Aug. 23.
“It’s certainly a blow,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “We’re better with Walker on our ballclub, but there’s nothing we can do about it. I still believe we have enough guys to prevent runs to get through October, but yeah, we wanted him to be a part of this.”
Buehler hadn’t pitched for the last two months due to his injury. He underwent arthroscopic surgery in mid-June to remove bone spurs from his elbow.
“Then as he went through his progression, the pain wouldn’t subside,” Roberts said. “Dr. ElAttrache thought the best course of action was to go back in and get surgery to really figure out what the problem is and fix it. As a result, he’s obviously done for the rest of 2022. And until the surgery happens, we have no timeline for his return.”
Los Angeles also has three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw on the injured list with lower back pain, though he’s expected to return this season.
The Dodgers have hardly suffered in the two stars’ absence. With Tony Gonsolin, Tyler Anderson and Julio Urías anchoring the rotation, LA is 20-4 since the All-Star break. The Dodgers beat the Brewers 4-0 on Monday night with Urías on the mound.
The Dodgers got some good news about their pitching staff Monday. Dustin May, who is coming off Tommy John surgery, is expected to make his season debut Saturday against Miami.
May hasn’t pitched in the majors since May 1, 2021, when he hurt his elbow during an appearance at Milwaukee. He is 6-5 with a 2.93 ERA in 31 career appearances, including 19 starts.
“All the numbers and everything are normal,” May said. “I feel normal. I’m in a good spot right now. That’s all I could ask for.”
Buehler, a two-time All-Star, is 6-3 with a 4.02 ERA in 12 appearances this season. He last pitched June 10 and left that game after four innings when his elbow began bothering him.
“We took a chance to try to take time off, start a progression to get him back this year, but as he started his progression, he just couldn’t get over the hump,” Roberts said. “We took a shot at it, but now we have to go in.”
The Dodgers (80-34) are 17 games ahead of San Diego in the NL West. But they’ll have a tough time replacing Buehler as they prepare for a near-certain postseason appearance.
Buehler, 28 has a 46-16 career record with a 3.02 ERA. He went 16-4 with a 2.47 ERA last season and finished fourth in the NL Cy Young Award voting.
“I talked to Dustin today,” Roberts said. “He’s not a savior. I just want him to come out and pitch well. He’s just got to do his job. When Clayton gets back, he’s got to do his job. I don’t look at it as pressure. It’s just more of we don’t have a guy that we hoped would be with us, who’s been a big part of things we’ve done, but there’s nothing we can do about it. Guys have just got to do their jobs.”
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(NewsNation) — The annual Florida Python Challenge concluded Sunday, and snake hunter Dusty Crum hailed it as one of the most successful ever.
Crum was one of more than 800 participants who scoured the Florida Everglades over the past eight days looking for the invasive Burmese python. The Python Challenge is an annual competition that awards prizes for the most pythons removed and longest python removed.
“More hunters equals more snakes caught,” Crum said. “That’s a huge win for the Everglades.”
The Burmese python poses a threat to native wildlife, preying on birds, mammals and other reptiles. Females can lay 50 to 100 eggs at one time, according to a news release from the Florida Python Challenge.
“The rabbits are gone because they’re the easiest of prey,” Crum said.
Catching a python is no easy task; it requires dedication and a lot of driving, Crum said.
“The more time you put out in the Glades, the more chances you’re gonna cross paths with one,” he said. “You can’t catch them sitting on the couch.”
While the competition is only a week long, Crum catches snakes year-round. He estimates he and his team have captured more than 6,000 over the past four years.
Statewide, more than 17,000 Burmese pythons have been removed from Florida since 2000, according to the Python Challenge. The effort seems to be paying off, too.
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Boster brings global healthcare experience with roles across firms including Cigna, Humana and Mercer
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton welcomes Barry Boster as Vice President and Producer to the firm's Nashville office.
An industry leader for nearly three decades, Boster has worked for impressive global healthcare firms including Cigna, Humana and Mercer. Beginning as an Underwriter, he advanced his career through promotions, having held roles in client management, business development and overall market leadership.
While at Humana, where he spent nearly 18 years of his career, Boster consistently achieved Presidential Council status, ranking him in the top 20% highest achieving salespeople and sales leaders in the organization, nationwide. He joins Lockton with an entrepreneurial mindset and deep focus on partnering with employers to assist them in managing through their human capital challenges, as well as managing the overall risks these organizations face.
"I was drawn to Lockton's culture and focus on the customer," said Boster. "Lockton's tools and resources are differentiators in the industry and allow us to work closely with employers to deliver solutions, which help manage the many risks they face in this challenging environment."
"Welcoming Barry to the Nashville team will enhance our leadership from a client and recruitment perspective," said Brian Roberts, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Lockton Midwest. "We look forward to his success with the firm."
At Lockton, Boster will work across all industries. He holds impressive relationships in Tennessee, but his reach expands beyond, into Kentucky and the other surrounding states. He holds both an undergraduate and graduate degree from Belmont University where he received his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and a Master of Business Administration.
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Lockton is the world's largest privately held brokerage firm that provides insurance, risk management, employee benefits and retirement consulting services. What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Lockton's private ownership empowers its 7,500 Associates doing business in over 125 countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results. For over three decades, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance."
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HOUSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inc. Magazine today revealed that Lexitas is No. 2883 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.
"It is a special honor to have achieved an Inc. 5000 ranking for the 8th year in a row," says Gary Buckland, CEO of Lexitas. "Our continued growth is the result of our outstanding, dedicated employees and service providers. This honor belongs to them and their continued focus and execution on customer service and excellence while creating a work environment for success. I am so proud of the company we have built. This kind of growth and success doesn't just happen. It takes hard work, dedication and passion and I believe we have something special!"
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
Founded in 1987, Lexitas is a leading national provider of legal support services to law firms, corporations, and insurance companies. Services include court reporting, record retrieval, process service, registered agent, legal staffing, document review and commercial contracts outsourcing. For more information visit https://lexitaslegal.com.
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Bono's daughter Eve Hewson counts Hollywood heart throb Brad Pitt as a huge fan of hers.
The daughter of the U2 rockstar shares the same manager as Pitt, who is filming a new movie about Formula 1.
Eve revealed she has become obsessed with Formula One after watching Netflix’s Drive To Survive.
She said: “There’s this show on Netflix called Drive to Survive. During the pandemic I didn’t really do anything like everyone else, but I watched this show and now… It follows all the Formula 1 drivers.. I never cared about sports before by the way and now I’m completely hooked. They’re all gorgeous,” she told Jimmy Fallon on Fallon Tonight.
“And actually, Brad Pitt is making a Formula 1 movie and I have the same manager as Brad Pitt. Flex.”
When she discovered Pitt was making the race car movie, she asked to speak to him and was surprised when he told the actress that he was already a huge fan of hers.
“So, I was at dinner with my manager, and I was obviously talking about it and she was like ‘Oh, he’s making a movie about it’.
“And I was like, ‘Get Brad Pitt on the phone right now’. And she called him, and I said I will do anything in this movie, I will have one line, I will be in the pit crew., I will do whatever you want but I’ve got to be in this film.
“And he said, ‘I’m such a fan. I’ve watched Behind Her Eyes twice. You’re in it kid.”
The 31-year-old Dubliner said that while she has “no clue” what part she will be playing, she said she feels like the pair had a “verbal agreement over the phone”.
“And if you said it on national television, it’s legally binded.”
She also revealed how she moved back to Dublin to live with her famous parents on Vico Road in Killiney, south Dublin during the pandemic.
“I was living in London. Then I moved back with my parents up until a week ago and now I live here… for a month and then I go wherever.
“I don’t really have a home and right now I don’t have a job either,” she said dryly.
Eve was promoting Sharon Horgan's dark comedy, Bad Sisters, which also stars Sarah Greene.
In it she can be seen terrifyingly jumping off a clip in Ireland.
Eve said she did the stunt herself and didn’t use a stuntman - even though she could’ve.
“I know. That’s what the stunt people told me but I was preparing to jump into the water and my friend who does it everyday, it’s kind of an Irish thing that we jump into Irish Sea. It’s to get over your hangover basically.
“When we got to shoot the scene, they ask me to jump off the steps but I was like ‘no, no, no, I’ve been the sh*t out of myself every weekend to be able to do this’ so I asked them if I could jump off the cliff.”
Bad Sisters is streaming on Apple TV+ now.
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MERIDIAN, Idaho — The Mountain View High School football team will test the strength of its foundation in 2022.
"Our kids are very aware of the tradition," head coach Brian Compton said.
It will answer questions like; 'is the program bigger than any one, or two, individual players? Can a legacy survive without the legend that started it?'
"We've talked about what it means to have that Mav head on the side of your helmet," Compton said. "It's always been about just being the best version of ourselves that we can be and understanding that it's about your teammates, it's about being a servant leader, it's about loving each other, it's about having high character and being apart of something bigger than yourself."
No team in the state will be tasked with replacing what the Mountain View football team has lost.
The 2021 5A Southern Idaho Conference (SIC) Offensive Player of the Year? Gone.
As is the 5A SIC Defensive Player of the Year.
Most notably, long-time Mountain View head coach Judd Benedict decided to step away after last season.
"Initially at first it was kind of a big transition," senior linebacker Ivan Perkins said. "Probably the most difficult transition for us, especially because he was not only our head coach, but also our - kind of like a role model - and position coach."
"It is different. I mean, Judd is somebody that is really close to me personally," Compton added. "I've known him since I was 19 years old."
For most of Benedict's tenure, he utilized a perfect compliment to his defensive background. 14 years ago, Benedict put Brian Compton at the controls of his offense.
Now Compton takes over at the helm of the entire team.
"Very excited," Compton said. "This is a special place to see how our kids work, to see the support we have from the community, our parents, our boosters - it's really special - and I couldn't be happier."
Compton's connections are noticeable, especially at quarterback, saying "those are my guys."
He returns Mountain View senior Dawson Wahl, who is the No. 1 ranked quarterback recruit in Idaho for the class of 2023, according to 247Sports.
"It's great being with Comp because we just kind of click," Wahl said. "When I'm on the field, it feels as like I'm seeing what he wants to see, what he wants me to see."
Last fall, Wahl tossed for over 1,600 yards, 16 touchdowns and just 3 interceptions.
"Dawson is right in line to be part of what is a great QB tradition we've had here," Compton said.
Not only is the Mavericks' signal caller accurate, but he also has plenty of talent to protect him Mountain View's offensive line.
"I love our o-line," Wahl said. "They have been grinding this offseason."
Mountain View's skill guys are light on experience, but heavy on potential.
"Everybody's had a great offseason and it's going to be exciting to watch those guys play," Compton said.
On defense, the Mavs have some heavy hitters in 2022.
"Position wise, we probably have the most dynamic and versatile linebacking corps in the state," Perkins said.
Maximus Maile, Mason Chiles and Ivan Perkins make up arguably the best linebacker trio in the league.
"Me, Max and Mason are all like brothers on the field," Perkins said.
The Mavericks may be looking to leave the past behind them, or potentially carry it with them this fall.
"If you're asking if we forgot, we definitely haven't," Perkins said.
Mountain View has a prove-it moment right out of the gate.
"I think upon that moment like every single day," Perkins said.
One year ago, Meridian shocked Mountain View on their home field, up-ending their perfect season in the state quarterfinals.
"One of the biggest motivators we have is we get that opportunity to redeem how that last season ended," Wahl said.
Conveniently, the Mavs get a shot to redeem that loss and set the tone for a new era, in game No. 1.
The Mavericks and Warriors square off Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at Meridian.
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ALL-AGES FRIGHTFULLY FUN & IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE BRINGS THE ENTIRE HOLIDAY TO LIFE IN ONE BEWITCHED EXPANSIVE PLACE
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Experiential Supply Co., an innovative experiential productions and attractions company that drives high profile viral destination experiences, and Fever, the global entertainment discovery platform, today announced the return of their groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind Halloween experience: Haunt O' Ween LA. The fully immersive spooktacular event will take place September 30th-October 31st, 2022 at 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd. in Woodland Hills, California. Hundreds of thousands of guests are expected to enjoy over 200,000 square feet of the most over-the-top, spooky fun, and authentic Halloween environments in the entire country. The state-of-the-art event also is expanding nationally this season with a new New Jersey location.
All Hallows Eve, by its very nature and origin, has always been communal - bringing people together for the shared escapade of turning fear into fun. Though the past two years have put a wrinkle in that, Haunt O' Ween's epic concept is one of the first in the country to put the entire holiday on display in one place - in one very vast and unique format.
Comprised of nine distinctive and wholly immersive worlds, Haunt O' Ween LA lets guests adventure through the massive grounds with thousands of photo ops, over 25 live character performers that they can engage and interact with, face painting, rides, games, trick-or-treating, dancing, and more. Additionally, there is no time limit, so guests are welcome to stay for hours and enjoy all the ghoulish mayhem.
New attractions for 2022 include: Dance Domes in Beyond The Grave Rave, more rides, games, and even more candy. The organizers have spent almost $1,000,000 on candy this year - all to trick and treat the attendees. Live music, stunt performances, and pumpkin carving will also thrill guests this year.
"We've worked very hard this year to put on the country's largest and most magical Halloween experience for all ages. Over 200,000 square feet of immersive thematics flooded with interactivity, all built on the foundation of Halloween – trick-or-treating, pumpkins, costumes, and spooky fun," said Jasen Smith, Experiential Supply Founder & Chief Experience Officer. "We cannot wait to welcome thousands of families in the Southern Cal and New Jersey area this year to our massive creation. Make sure to bring your sweet tooth this year!"
Experiential Supply was born in the entertainment industry, putting on large scale experiences for film studios in Hollywood. From themed interactive screenings to multimillion-dollar micro theme parks to promote theatrical releases, the events were always free to attend and promotional in nature. Once the pandemic hit, the company began creating their own experiences - Haunt O' Ween LA was born in October 2020. The original experience was designed as a drive-thru to make sure kids could still trick or treat. Cars would drive from house to house (that were built by the company) and candy was quite literally dumped into their cars. Similarly crafted events are their Christmas Wonderland and Sugar Rush - a candy-inspired Wonka-like world.
In 2021, Haunt O' Ween LA transformed into an in-person format, focusing on the engaging nature of Halloween and immersing guests in a myriad of activities. Over 100,000 attendees received over 3,000,000 pieces of candy.
"This is about families having a safe and incredibly fun place to enjoy the holiday and there's just nothing like it." adds Smith.
There will be plenty of food and beverages available so that families can enjoy a full night out. Past sponsorships include FX - What We Do in The Shadows, Warner Bros. Pictures The Witches, KiwiCo, Happy Dad Hard Seltzer, Malibu Wines, and The Addams Family 2.
The Haunt O' Ween LA experience is brought to you by Experiential Supply and Fever, two experts in their fields. Combining their decades of experience, the companies have partnered to curate this innovative production while they continue to conquer and elevate the immersive space together.
Tickets start at $40. Tickets can be purchased at www.hauntoween.com. For a taste of all Haunt O' Ween LA has to offer, please visit: https://vimeo.com/627608821
Experiential Supply is an award-winning company to which the Hollywood film industry turns when it comes to creating large-scale, immersive experiences for such big budget movies as IT: Chapter 2, Ready Player One, The LEGO Movie, Smallfoot, and more!
Fever is the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, helping millions of people every week to discover the best experiences in their cities, with a mission to democratize access to culture and entertainment in real life. Through its platform, Fever inspires users to enjoy unique local experiences and events, from immersive exhibitions, interactive theatrical experiences, festivals, to molecular cocktail pop-ups, while empowering creators with data and technology to create and expand experiences across the world.
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WASHINGTON — The NBA will be off on Election Day.
The league’s schedule for the coming season will have all 30 teams playing on Nov. 7, the night before the midterm elections. The NBA is hoping teams use that night as an opportunity to encourage fans to get out and vote, plus amplify the need for civic engagement.
But on Nov. 8, which is Election Day, no NBA teams have games scheduled. Teams are being encouraged to share election information — such as registration deadlines — with their fan bases in the weeks leading up to Nov. 8.
“The scheduling decision came out of the NBA family’s focus on promoting nonpartisan civic engagement and encouraging fans to make a plan to vote during midterm elections," the league said Tuesday.
All 435 U.S. House seats will be up for grabs on Nov. 8, along with more than 30 U.S. Senate seats and gubernatorial races.
“It’s unusual. We don’t usually change the schedule for an external event,” James Cadogan, the executive director of the NBA’s social justice coalition, told NBC, which first reported the league’s Election Day schedule plan. “But voting and Election Day are obviously unique and incredibly important to our democracy.”
The move is a rarity for the league, which typically plays no games on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve and tries to avoid scheduling games on the day of the NCAA men’s basketball championship game — often the first Monday of April. It also has a few days off built around the All-Star Game, which takes place in February.
The NBA and its players were openly involved in several election-related pushes in 2020, largely as part of the response after the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor reignited the quest to eliminate racial inequality and police brutality.
Many players, including LeBron James, were involved in voting registration drives and other get-out-the-vote initiatives. Some teams turned their arenas into registration or voting centers.
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Police are asking the public to help find a driver who fled the scene after striking and killing a Delaware man on an electric scooter in Salisbury overnight.
Colin Henny Lin, 29, of Lewes, Del., was riding an Apollo motorized scooter at about 3:41 a.m. Maryland State Police said he was trying to cross Route 13 near Oliphant Drive when he was struck by what is described as a blue truck with a sleeper berth.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators said the driver of the truck fled after the crash.
The vehicle is described as a "commercial vehicle in a bobtail configuration," with the bobtail not pulling a trailer. Video of the truck showed a white stripe down the side of the sleeper berth.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Maryland State Police Salisbury Barrack at 410-749-3101 or Corporal Kevin Moore of the Maryland State Police Crash Team at 410-819-4721. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/delaware-scooter-rider-killed-in-hit-and-run-in-salisbury | 2022-08-16T18:50:28Z | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/local-news/delaware-scooter-rider-killed-in-hit-and-run-in-salisbury | true |
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday that rapper A$AP Rocky was charged with two felonies for allegedly aiming a gun at a former friend and then firing it at them.
Prosecutors said the 33-year-old, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, was charged with two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm.
According to a press release, prosecutors allege that on Nov. 6, 2021, Mayers pointed the firearm at the victim during a heated discussion in Hollywood.
In a subsequent confrontation, Mayers allegedly drew the gun again and fired twice in the man's direction, prosecutors said.
According to prosecutors, the victim, whose name has not been released, sustained a minor injury.
Police said the rapper and two other men fled the scene, the Associated Press reported.
The news outlet reported that Mayer was initially arrested on April 20 for the incident at Los Angeles International Airport.
NBC News reported that he was released on $550,000 bail the same day.
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SEATTLE, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, has expanded its overnight camping opportunities for guests in Greenland as part of this season's portfolio of immersive experiences.
"Camping overnight in the Polar Regions has long captured the imaginations of our guests," says Thomas Lennartz, Vice-President of Sales for Quark Expeditions. "We launched our first camping options in Antarctica, where guests could bed down for the night while gazing up at the indigo glow of an Antarctic night. Antarctic Camping has been such a huge success that we're launching this season a new option for camping enthusiasts in the Arctic: the Greenland Camp Experience along the Tasermiut Fjord in South Greenland."
Lennartz explains that the Greenland Camp Experience adventure option is available to guests who book the brand new itinerary, Greenland Adventure: Explore by Sea, Land and Air. "Overnight camping in South Greenland is by no means roughing it in the wild," says Lennartz. "For starters, guests will travel on the technologically-advanced Ultramarine—which is equipped with two twin-engine helicopters and superb onboard amenities—and they'll have the opportunity to join local Greenlandic hosts at one of the most exclusive camps in Greenland, located along the 70-km Tasermiut Fjord. Comfort and fine food, provided by a local chef, will be part of the camping experience—which is suitable for all ages and levels of ability."
Quark Expeditions' camping options include:
Antarctic Camping:
Guests are transported ashore by Zodiac to camp out on the snow for the night in Antarctica. The overnight camping experience is limited to 50 participants, all of whom are briefed on the principals of basic camping. Prior to settling down for the night, Quark Expeditions staff will prepare the site, including setting up a perimeter in safe, flat to gently-sloping and beautiful site. Guests are free to choose where (within the perimeters) they wish to settle down for the night in their ready-to-roll bivy sack (tents can be used upon request). Once camp is set up, guests get to relax and enjoy the peace of the polar landscape as the Antarctic night unfolds.
Antarctic Camping is available on select voyages at an additional charge of US $295.
Greenland Camp Experience
Guests who book Greenland Adventure: Explore By Sea, Land and Air, offered on the new ship Ultramarine, can sign up for the Greenland Camp Experience adventure option. Guests can join local hosts at one of the most exclusive camps in Greenland, along the 70-km long Tasermiut Fjord. Participants will have ample time, in intimate groups, to walk through the beautiful landscapes and remote fjords of South Greenland, roam the tundra with a local chef who will showcase local ingredients and then prepare an incredible meal. Overnighting in comfortable tents at the camp enables guests to experience the magnificent colors of the polar twilight in beautiful mountainous surroundings.
Greenland Camp Experience is available on Greenland Adventure: Explore By Sea, Land and Air itinerary at an extra cost US $795.
About Quark Expeditions:
Specializing exclusively in expeditions to Antarctica and the Arctic, Quark Expeditions® has been the leading innovator of polar adventure since the company took the first group of consumer travelers to the North Pole in 1991. Quark Expeditions has been innovating ever since. With a diverse fleet of specially-equipped small expedition vessels and icebreakers—some of them equipped with helicopters—Quark Expeditions delivers deeply immersive polar experiences—and is able to take guests deeper into the Polar Regions than anyone else. Led by passionate and seasoned expedition teams, including scientists, wildlife experts and researchers, Quark Expeditions offers an onboard program that enriches the passenger experience.
About Ultramarine:
The technologically-advanced Ultramarine, the newest addition to the Quark Expeditions fleet, is a game-changer in polar exploration. Equipped with two twin-engine Airbus 145 helicopters, 20 quick-launching Zodiacs and the largest portfolio of off-ship adventure options in the industry, Ultramarine changes the way guests explore the Polar Regions. Other features include a spa, sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows, fitness centre, yoga space, spacious rooms and two restaurants plus a lounge and presentation theatre. Ultramarine has been designed with advanced sustainability systems that help us preserve the pristine Polar Regions for the next generation of explorers.
About Travelopia:
Travelopia is one of the world's leading specialist travel groups. A pioneer in the experiential travel sector with a portfolio consisting of more than 50 independently operated brands, most of which are leaders in their sector. From sailing adventures, safaris and sports tours, to Arctic expeditions, each brand is diverse and focused on creating unforgettable experiences for customers across the world.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's nutritional needs change as they grow. During Kids Eat Right Month™, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages parents and caregivers to help children develop healthful eating habits as they mature into adulthood.
In August, the Academy and its Foundation celebrate the importance of healthful eating and active lifestyles for children and their families during its annual Kids Eat Right Month™.
"The time between your child being an infant drinking breastmilk or formula to becoming a teen who grabs a burger with friends after school seems to happen overnight," says registered dietitian nutritionist Amy Reed, a Cincinnati-based national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Parents and caregivers can lay the groundwork for their children to choose healthful foods that meet their nutritional needs as they mature."
Reed provides the following tips to help parents and caregivers guide their children's nutritional journey:
Infants: Because infants require a specific balance of nutrients that are easily digested, they drink breast milk or commercial iron-fortified infant formula. Do not try to make your own infant formula and do not feed your baby cow's milk or a plant-based milk. If you're using infant formula, follow the feeding instructions and expiration dates. If you have to feed your infant a new formula due to recent shortages, give them time to adjust to the taste of the new formula. If they continue to refuse it after a few tries, contact your physician, RDN, or another health care provider for additional guidance.
When babies show signs that they are developmentally ready for solid foods between four and six months of age, start supplementing their meals with foods that are safe to chew and swallow. By the end of their first year, infants should be introduced to a variety of foods to prepare their palate for new tastes as they grow.
Toddlers: Babies typically start to transition from a bottle to a sippy cup by the age of 1. Children between the ages of 1 and 2 years old are encouraged to drink whole milk and water and to limit 100% fruit juice to no more than 4 ounces per day. Toddlers should eat the same variety of nutrient-rich foods as older children and adults, just in smaller quantities. Serve food in bite-sized portions to avoid choking.
Preschoolers: Plan meals and snacks so that your child eats from all of the food groups. Children at this age start developing strong food preferences so continue to offer a wide variety of foods and repeatedly. It may take a few attempts or serving a food prepared in a different way before a child will like it. Try to avoid making a separate meal for your child.
Grade schoolers: Encourage your child to become more invested in their nutrition by helping to shop for foods, plan the menu and help in the kitchen with age-appropriate tasks. Serve regular, balanced meals and dine together as a family to instill good eating habits that your children can continue as they mature.
Teens: Continue to build your child's bone bank by encouraging them to eat and drink calcium-rich foods and beverages such as fat-free or low-fat dairy milk, yogurt or calcium-fortified soy beverages. Non-dairy sources of calcium include fortified cereals, beans, some leafy greens and canned salmon with bones, but the amount of calcium the body absorbs from these foods can vary. Teach them the value of breakfast to kick start their day and encourage them to stay hydrated throughout the day, especially if they play sports. Teach them how to read food labels and teach them basic cooking skills.
"Parents and caregivers play a significant role in guiding their children's nutritional choices. A registered dietitian nutritionist, the food and nutrition expert, can translate the recommendations of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to help children reduce their risk for developing chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity or heart disease in later life," Reed says.
Kids Eat Right Month™
Kids Eat Right Month™ was created in 2014 to mobilize registered dietitian nutritionists in a grassroots movement to share healthful eating messages to help families adopt nutritious eating habits.
"See the Kids Eat Right Month Media Materials for the 2022 campaign graphic, infographics and more information. To find a registered dietitian nutritionist near you, use the Academy's online Find a Nutrition Expert service.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Representing more than 112,000 credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Visit the Academy at www.eatright.org.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity dedicated exclusively to supporting nutrition and dietetics professionals by empowering them to help consumers live healthier lifestyles. It makes an impact with Academy members and throughout the profession with its scholarships, awards, research grants, fellowships, public education programs and disaster relief efforts. Through philanthropy, the Foundation empowers current and future food and nutrition practitioners to optimize global health. Visit the Foundation at www.eatrightFoundation.org.
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He’s back up with the majors. Again.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up pitcher Roansy Contreras.
He’s back up with the majors. Again.
The Pittsburgh Pirates are calling up pitcher Roansy Contreras.
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(KTLA) – Snoop Dogg’s “next episode”? The breakfast business.
The rapper, actor and entrepreneur is launching a new cereal called “Snoop Loopz.” The whole-grain cereal looks similar to Kellogg’s Froot Loops, but it also includes marshmallows.
Fellow rapper and mogul Master P unveiled the new breakfast treat on Instagram over the weekend.
“Broadus Foods introduces the best tasting cereal in the game,” the No Limit Records founder wrote in the caption. “Snoop Dogg we’re taking over the grocery stores. Snooploopz.com. The more we make, the more we give. Berry delicious Fo Shizzle!”
Snoop Dogg, whose real name is Calvin Broadus, is the founder of Broadus Foods. Master P, real name Percy Miller, is the brand’s chief executive officer.
Broadus Foods already has a number of breakfast items under the Momma Snoop brand, which includes grits, oatmeal, pancake mix and syrup. The company also boasts its charitable donations to organizations including Door of Hope, a Christian non-profit that helps people dealing with homelessness.
“Broadus Foods was founded to continue Mama Snoop’s legacy of her generous love and passion for feeding families in our communities,” according to the brand’s website.
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Breanna Stewart earns AP WNBA Player of the Year honors
By DOUG FEINBERG
AP Basketball Writer
Breanna Stewart is always looking for ways to improve her game and this season her efforts culminated in a couple more career milestones.
The Seattle Storm forward led the WNBA in scoring for the first time in her career, averaging 21.8 points, and Tuesday she became the first player to repeat as The Associated Press WNBA Player of the Year.
Stewart received six votes for AP Player of the Year by the 10-member media panel narrowly edging A’ja Wilson, who received the other four votes. Stewart is the first two-time winner of the award since the AP voting began in 2016.
“It’s an honor to be recognized as the best in the league,” said Stewart, who was also named player of the year in 2018. “Since I started in the WNBA in 2016, just trying to get better. Elevate myself and the team, the league as a whole. A big honor, but we’re motivated by more and that’s trying to win a championship.”
Stewart’s fourth-seeded Seattle Storm begin their playoff run on Thursday in a best-of-three series against Washington.
The WNBA will announce its league awards over the course of the postseason, which begins Wednesday.
Wilson was selected as the AP’s Defensive Player of the Year, edging Alyssa Thomas and Natasha Cloud. Wilson anchored the Aces’ defense averaging 1.9 blocks and 1.4 steals a game.
Her Aces teammate Jackie Young was chosen as the most improved player.
Tanisha Wright became the first former WNBA player to win the AP Coach of the Year award. She was one of six former players to be head coaches in the league this season — five of them led their teams to the playoffs.
“It’s good practice to have former players on the bench whether they are head coaches or assistant coaches,” Wright said. “We’ve come up through the fire and put our stamp on the WNBA. I’m proud to be part of that group of players that have played in this league and impacted it in a different way now.”
Other AP winners included:
— Sixth Woman of the Year. Brionna Jones was a unanimous choice a year after winning the AP’s Most Improved Player. She averaged 13.8 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals for Connecticut.
— Comeback Player of the Year. Alyssa Thomas earned the award after missing all but two games during the regular season last year because of an Achilles injury that she suffered in January 2021. Thomas averaged 13.4 points, 8.2 rebounds and 6.1 assists.
— Rookie of the Year. Rhyne Howard was the No. 1 pick of the Atlanta Dream and a near unanimous choice the award. Howard averaged 16.2 points and 4.6 rebounds this season helping Atlanta win six more games than last season.
“Rhy put us on her back and made a statement for herself and the organization and franchise,” Wright said. “Carry that load and do it with the grace and poise she did it with, I’m super proud of her and her accomplishments.”
— All Rookie Team. Howard was joined on the AP all-rookie team by Shakira Austin of Washington, Rebekah Gardner of Chicago, NaLyssa Smith of Indiana and Sam Thomas of Phoenix.
— All-WNBA Teams. Stewart and Wilson were unanimous first-team selections. Joining them on the first-team are Candace Parker, Chicago; Kelsey Plum, Las Vegas; and Sabrina Ionescu, New York. The second team: Jonquel Jones, Connecticut; Nneka Ogwumike, Los Angeles; Alyssa Thomas, Connecticut; Courtney Vandersloot, Chicago; and Skylar Diggins-Smith, Phoenix.
POWER RANKINGS:
Las Vegas finished the year atop the power poll. Chicago, Connecticut and Seattle followed the Aces. Washington was fifth with Dallas, New York and Phoenix rounding out the top eight. Minnesota, Atlanta, Los Angeles and Indiana finished off the poll.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Wilson of Las Vegas earned the final AP Player of the Week honors after averaging 20.3 points, 10 rebounds and 3.3 assists to help the Aces go 3-0 and clinch the top seed in the playoffs. Other players receiving votes included Ionescu of New York, Stewart of Seattle and Chelsea Gray of the Aces,
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General Admission, VIP, and Special Packages Available For Automotive Enthusiasts and Car Shoppers
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Presenting an extensive array of automotive attractions and unparalleled opportunities for comparison and on-site test drive experiences, the Los Angeles Auto Show® today announced that tickets are on sale. The 115th edition of the annual show will run from November 18 to 27 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Spanning more than one million square feet of indoor and outdoor space, the show will unite the global automotive world, underscoring its position as the must-attend event for those with a passion for "all things automotive."
The 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show will welcome the return of many of the auto industry's premier brands displaying cars, crossovers, SUVs, trucks and more. Show-goers will see newly introduced domestic and import models, concepts and historically significant collector cars, tracing the past, present and future of many brands.
Reaffirming its position at the epicenter of the nation's electric vehicle landscape and the capital of car culture, the Los Angeles Auto Show will showcase the newest entries in the ever-growing world of electrification. This will include established manufacturers as well as new brands, some of which are rooted in Southern California.
With EV consideration rising, the Los Angeles Auto Show will provide car shoppers extraordinary access and an up-close true sense of the latest electric vehicles via numerous indoor and outdoor driving tracks situated throughout the show. Test-drives and rides will also be available for gas-powered cars, SUVs and trucks.
As always, the event will offer show-goers a seemingly endless selection of auto-themed attractions encompassing the Southern California lifestyle and its impact on the automotive world. This will include displays honoring the show's 115-year history, multiple motorsports exhibits, micro-mobility and more.
True to its deep roots in the automotive styling and aftermarket world, the popular "Garage" area will feature the latest in products, accessories, special builds and performance accessories from popular brands.
"From design and innovation to cultural trends, the impact of Southern California on the automotive landscape is profound," said Los Angeles Auto Show President Terri Toennies. "This will be consistently reflected in all aspects of our 2022 Show, as evidenced by the sheer volume of cars and selection of attractions for our guests to experience. We look forward to welcoming automotive enthusiasts, families and new car shoppers in November."
The Los Angeles Auto Show will again be cashless this year; tickets can be purchased online at laautoshow.com/tickets or at on-site ticketing kiosks with a credit or bank card. Individual tickets, family and VIP packages include:
- Any Day General Admission Tickets: Adult $22, Senior $12, Child $6
- VIP Early Entry on Saturdays and Sundays: Adult $45, Senior $24, Child $12
- VIP Guided Tours on Select Weekdays and Weekends: Adult $100, Child $45
- Wednesday/Thursday Thanksgiving Family Four-Packs: $65
Special programs and ticketing options for military personnel and first responders are also available. For groups of 20 or more, please contact the Los Angeles Auto Show directly for group ticket pricing.
For additional information, please visit laautoshow.com.
About the Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show®)
Founded in 1907, the Los Angeles Auto Show (LA Auto Show®) is widely recognized as one of the most influential shows globally. Reflective of its location, the show celebrates the love affair Angelenos have with their cars and offers a global platform to industry technology and innovation, synonymous with California.
The show runs for 10 full days over the Thanksgiving period and is a must-attend destination for many industry influencers, car enthusiasts and families wanting to enjoy a day out over the holiday season. Held annually at the Los Angeles Convention Center, the LA Auto Show contributes several hundred million dollars to the local economy, stimulates the local job market, and is the number one revenue generator for the LA Convention Center.
Taking place on November 17, AutoMobility LA media and industry day will include a range of groundbreaking industry announcements and reveals. Doors open to the public November 18-27. LA Auto Show is owned and operated by ANSA Productions. To receive the latest show news and information, follow the LA Auto Show on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn and sign up for alerts at laautoshow.com.
For press inquiries, email Jeff Perlman at media@laautoshow.com.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Derrick Henry has been seen jogging on the field with his daughter after practice. Green Bay Packers are once again borrowing kids’ bicycles for rides to practice. Fans are rubbing elbows with their favorite players to get those coveted autographs.
Yes, the NFL is looking and acting like it’s essentially back to normal going into its third season dealing with COVID-19.
There are no more trailers or tents for testing, and masks are rare. In fact, the protocols devised and tweaked by the league and the NFL Players Association in 2020 and 2021 were suspended last March.
The NFL seems to be following the lead of the CDC, which dropped social distancing and quarantine requirements last week with an estimated 95% of Americans 16 and older acquiring some level of immunity from vaccinations or infections.
The league still wants anyone with possible symptoms to speak up and wear a mask after contact with someone with COVID-19. A positive test still means isolating at home for at least five days.
“I think we are always concerned about everybody’s safety, ours and the health of our families,” Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel said, adding that 2 1/2 years into the pandemic: “Hopefully we are past that.”
The biggest changes have been the easiest to notice at training camps across the NFL: Fans are back and close enough to high-five and shake hands with players, no longer kept at a distance and happy to resume preseason traditions.
Players are happy to have fans fully back, grateful for the energy boost during the monotonous routine and long days of camp.
“It’s huge,” Packers running back Aaron Jones said. “The fans are everything. They’re what makes football go, and I would say this is one of the best traditions in football, the bike rides. I’ve had my same little bike rider since I came in, got to bring my son to practice with me as well, so it’s special to me.”
The Packers were among the teams that allowed fans to watch training camp practices in 2021 at a distance, though no interaction with players was allowed.
Cheers are very welcome after the relative silence the past two years when the only sounds were pads thudding, coaches yelling and occasionally music over speakers to simulate fan noise. Families of players, coaches and team staffers couldn’t attend either, preventing them from stealing a few minutes at work with their kids or spouses.
Henry’s daughter Valentina, now 2, is the perfect age to enjoy racing her father to an end zone after an early practice at camp. The two-time NFL rushing champ said it’s the kind of moment his daughter can look at when older.
“Having these moments are always precious, especially with your kids, but just being in football and training camp it takes up a lot of time,” Henry said. “But any time you get a moment like that, you always cherish those moments and something that we can look back at and laugh at and enjoy.”
Vaccinations eased the protocols from 2020 when teammates had to keep 6 feet apart and coaches wore masks on the field whether in practice or games no matter if teams were inside or outdoors. Titans center Ben Jones said that meant friends sitting apart for breakfast and lunch, making it tough to build team chemistry and camaraderie.
“It made it a lot of challenges for me who’s a guy who’s trying to get five guys on the same page to do it spread out,” Ben Jones recalled. “It’s not what you want. As a guy on the team, as a leader, you want as many guys as close as possible so you can have an impact on them.”
The social distancing signs are gone. So too are the mandatory tests, saving time each morning spent waiting for a positive or negative result.
No NFL regular-season games were canceled the past two seasons because of the pandemic, though many were moved around during 2020 with the entire preseason scrapped. About 95% of the players and nearly 100% of team personnel were vaccinated, the league reported.
The Titans had the first outbreak of the 2020 season, and Vrabel tested positive during the 2021 preseason at the start of another outbreak for the team.
Other professional leagues also are adjusting protocols;
— Major League Baseball dropped regular COVID-19 testing for all but symptomatic individuals prior to the start of the 2022 season.
— The NHL plans no testing for players, coaches and staff without symptoms with locker rooms open to media members. Much like the NBA and MLB, unvaccinated individuals won’t be able to cross the border between the U.S. and Canada, though the NHL only has a couple of players and assistant coaches in that category.
— The NBA hasn’t revealed its full policy for the upcoming season. Commissioner Adam Silver said last month he’s expecting continued movement toward normalcy, “I have learned over the last 2 1/2 years not to make any predictions when it comes to COVID, but only to say we’ll be prepared for anything that comes our way.”
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AP Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow, AP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds, AP Hockey Writers Stephen Whyno and John Wawrow and AP Sports Writers Steve Megargee and Jake Seiner contributed to this report.
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‘Pop Idol’ and stage star Darius Campbell Danesh dies at 41
LONDON (AP) — British singer and performer Darius Campbell Danesh has died at age 41. His family said Tuesday that he was found unresponsive in his apartment in Rochester, Minnesota on Aug. 11 and pronounced dead by the local medical examiners’ office. The family says the cause of death hasn’t been determined yet. Cambell Danesh shot to fame in 2001 on the realuty-talent show “Pop Idol” and topped British music charts the following year with his single “Colourblind.” He went on to a successful career in stage musicals, with roles in productions of “Chicago,” “Guys and Dolls” and “Gone With the Wind.” In 2010, he won another reality show, “Popstar to Operastar.” | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/08/16/pop-idol-and-stage-star-darius-campbell-danesh-dies-at-41/ | 2022-08-16T18:56:55Z | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/08/16/pop-idol-and-stage-star-darius-campbell-danesh-dies-at-41/ | true |
6 French tourists on plane that crashed into lake, killing 2
PAGE, Ariz. (AP) - A small plane that plunged into a lake that straddles the Arizona-Utah state line, killing two people and injuring five, was carrying six French tourists plus a pilot, authorities said Tuesday.
Kane County Sheriff´s officials in Utah said witnesses reported seeing the plane out of Page crash into Lake Powell near Face Canyon shortly before 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
Federal Aviation Administration officials said in a statement that the pilot of the single-engine Cessna 207 reported an engine problem before the plane went down.
The aircraft was located in 120 feet (37 meters) of water and Kane County authorities said two people died in the submerged aircraft.
Utah Department of Public Safety divers were trying to recover the bodies, according to sheriff's officials. The names of the dead and injured haven´t been released yet.
Authorities said the pilot and witnesses were able to get four passengers out of the water and into boats after the crash.
They said three passengers suffered serious injuries and were airlifted to St. George Regional Hospital, while two people with minor injuries were transported by boat to Antelope Marina and then taken to Page Hospital.
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Indifference. Distrust of government. Budget uncertainties.
The next U.S. census isn’t until 2030, but already Census Bureau leaders are looking for ways to adapt to a roiled civic climate that only seems to be getting more contentious. So this week they are issuing a call for public recommendations to make sure everyone is counted in the next once-a-decade U.S. head count that determines political power and federal funding.
Census Bureau Director Robert Santos said Tuesday in an interview with The Associated Press that the statistical agency is planning to start its outreach efforts with hard-to-reach communities earlier, rather than just before the count, and it may start door-knocking efforts sooner than in the past. Santos also addressed a backlash against a controversial confidentiality method in the wide-ranging interview.
“We are looking to restore trust on a continuous basis, not just a couple of years before a decennial census,” Santos said.
The call for public recommendations in a Federal Register notice came as the Census Bureau on Tuesday released further metrics on how well it did in the 2020 count, which was challenged by political interference from the Trump administration, the coronavirus pandemic and natural disasters.
Census data is used to determine how many congressional seats each state gets. It's also utilized for redrawing political districts and to help determine the distribution of $1.5 trillion in federal funding each year.
A report card issued in May showed that, in the 2020 census, the Black population was undercounted by 3.3%, those who identified as some other race had a 4.3% undercount, almost 5% of the Hispanic population was missed and more than 5.6% of American Indians living on reservations were undercounted. The non-Hispanic white and Asian populations were overcounted by 1.6% and 2.6%, respectively.
The metrics released Tuesday showed the count of housing in the 2020 census was fairly accurate — a statistically insignificant overcount of 0.04%. Small apartment buildings were overcounted while mobile homes were undercounted. Homes headed by Black, Asian, Native Hawaiian residents, as well as householders who classify themselves as some other race, also were overcounted.
The discrepancy between overcounts in housing but undercounts of people among minority groups may be because the housing count relies on an address list while the count of people relies on their responses, according to the Census Bureau.
“We still need to do the analyses to see how one could overcount housing units and undercount population," Santos said.
Tuesday's report card also showed that residents of Puerto Rico were overcounted by 5.7%, which wasn't statistically different from the 2010 census. Santos said these evaluations on the quality of the 2020 count can't “uncover the ‘whys this happened' — all we can do is estimate what happened."
Santos also addressed the backlash from some researchers over a new confidentiality method the Census Bureau implemented for the first time with the 2020 census data.
Last week, demographers and other researchers began gathering signatures for a letter they plan to present to Santos asking that the Census Bureau abandon differential privacy for the 2030 census, as well as other Census Bureau data products like the American Community Survey. The survey provides the most comprehensive data on how people in the U.S. live by asking questions about commuting times, internet access, family life, income, education levels, disabilities, military service and employment.
Differential privacy algorithms add intentional errors to data to obscure the identity of any given participant. It is most noticeable at the smallest geographies, such as census blocks. The Census Bureau says they are needed since, without them, the growth of easily available third-party data combined with modern computing could allow hackers to piece together the identities of participants in its censuses and surveys in violation of the law. Previous methods of protection are no longer effective, according to the statistical agency.
Santos said he wasn't prepared at this point to say differential privacy will be used for the 2030 census since “there may be new revelations in terms of new techniques that are available." He also said it may take longer than planned to decide how to implement differential privacy algorithms on American Community Survey data, a change that had been expected no earlier than 2025.
“Anything is possible over the course of the next several years because of the way technologies and algorithms are advancing," Santos said.
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DALLAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dallas-based Tri Global Energy (www.triglobalenergy.com) has strengthened its leadership position in developing clean, renewable wind energy, based on the Q2 2022 analysis recently released by the American Clean Power Association (ACP). Each quarter, ACP provides a snapshot view of the latest U.S. utility wind, solar and battery storage projects under construction and in advanced development submitted by renewable energy companies operating in the U.S.
For the period April-June 2022, the data shows that Tri Global Energy now ranks:
- Number 10 for overall renewable energy development nationwide (includes onshore wind, offshore wind, solar and battery storage projects)
- Number three for onshore wind development in the U.S. (up from number four during the first quarter of 2022)
- Number one for onshore wind development in Texas (a position Tri Global Energy has held for 10 years)
Tri Global Energy is the only company listed in the top 10 developers with headquarters in Texas.
"Despite the headwinds faced this year by all segments of renewable energy – wind, solar, and battery storage – the industry is strong and growing," said Tri Global Energy Chairman and CEO John Billingsley. "No matter what your position is on renewable energy, clean power is here to stay.
"For a sustainable future, our planet needs 100% acceptance of renewable energy," Billingsley said. "This doesn't mean the elimination of fossil fuels, but it does mean that companies around the globe need to adopt practices to reduce their carbon footprints."
Tri Global Energy currently originates and develops utility-scale wind, solar and battery storage projects in Texas, Nebraska, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wyoming. American Clean Power is the voice of the clean power industry, uniting the power of America's renewable energy industry to transform the U.S. power grid to a low-cost, reliable and renewable power system.
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The Cincinnati Zoo has named their newest baby hippo, Fritz, after an online vote by tens of thousands of his adoring fans.
After over 90,000 name suggestions came in from every state in the U.S. and over 60 countries, zoo employees narrowed it down to Fritz or Ferguson — Fritz won with 56% of the vote.
“We would have been happy with either name, but we really think the name Fritz fits this spunky little guy’s personality,” Cincinnati Zoo’s head hippo keeper Wendy Rice said in a press release.
Fritz, a male, is a little brother to the zoo’s already famous hippo, Fiona. Fiona was born six weeks premature and wasn’t able to stand on her own, though now she is healthy and happy at the zoo.
Staff at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden discovered the calf’s mother, 23-year-old Bibi, was pregnant around April Fools’ Day of this year. It came as a surprise because Bibi was on birth control.
“We also thought it was funny that it was suggested because Fritz is here due to Bibi’s birth control being ‘on the fritz’,” Rice said.
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
146 PM EDT Tue Aug 16 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northeastern Wyoming,
northwestern Livingston and southeastern Genesee Counties through 215
PM EDT...
At 146 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Batavia to 6 miles west of Avon. Movement was
southwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Batavia, Geneseo, Le Roy, Avon, Mount Morris, Attica, Pavilion,
Caledonia, York, Stafford, Covington, Elba, Alexander, Leicester,
Wyoming, East Bethany and Bethany Center.
This includes Interstate 90 near exit 48.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 4287 7831 4307 7820 4300 7791 4299 7790
4299 7786 4296 7773 4295 7773 4294 7776
4294 7772 4273 7786
TIME...MOT...LOC 1746Z 032DEG 9KT 4297 7818 4288 7786
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Tracer is Known for their high-value RVs that are Loaded with Amenities
LEXINGTON, N.C., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The founders of Country Roads RV Center are proud to announce that they have been an authorized dealer for the Primetime Tracer line of RVs for 2 years.
To learn more about Country Roads RV Center, please visit https://www.crrvc.com/about-us/.
As a company spokesperson noted, since Country Roads RV Center opened its doors in 2008 the company has strived to offer only the highest quality, 5th wheels, travel trailers, and toy haulers.
Now, as one of the largest dealers in the state, Country Roads RV Center has grown to offer a full service and parts department. The family-owned and operated dealership strives to give their customers the most enjoyable experience possible.
"Our mission is to provide high-quality new and used RVs to our customers. At the same time, we understand that travel trailers, 5th wheels, and motorhomes are not created equally. Because of this, we do a thorough analysis of new product lines we carry prior to making the decision to place them in our inventory," the spokesperson noted, adding that after reviewing the Sandpiper makes and models, it was an easy decision to add these outstanding RVs to their lineup of products.
Tracer and Tracer LE are value-rich laminated travel trailers.
At just over 4,000 lb, the ultra-light Tracer 190RBSLE is a great couples plan. The kitchen offers more than the minimum, with a residential microwave, cooktop with oven, and large stainless steel refrigerator.
The Tracer 260BHSLE is a roomy bunk plan for the whole family. This model weighs in at just over 5,000 lbs without sacrificing space. The private front queen bedroom is separated from the rest of the coach by a partial wall and solid doors.
As one of the largest dealers in the state, Country Roads RV Center carries many different lines of 5th Wheels, Travel-Trailers, and Toy Haulers, as well as a full service and parts department. Family-owned and operated, they strive to give their customers the most enjoyable experience possible. For more information, please visit https://www.crrvc.com.
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Jay Brown joins as the first President in the Tennessee market for Lockton
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton welcomes Jay Brown to the firm's Nashville and Memphis offices as President, where he will focus on all areas of growth for Lockton.
With an impressive 25 year track record for helping his clients succeed and growing businesses, Jay joins as the first President in the Tennessee market for Lockton.
In his role, he will be responsible for culture, performance and business growth. Jay will also oversee client relationships, guide service teams, and advise global businesses on human capital and risk management strategies.
"I'm excited to hit the ground running and help Lockton strengthen their presence in the Tennessee market," said Jay. "I'll work alongside my clients to find creative solutions for their most pressing business concerns."
"As Lockton Tennessee's first President, we look forward to creating an environment for Jay to lead this dynamic team towards success," said Brian Roberts, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Lockton Midwest. "A successful team leads to successful clients, which is always our top priority."
Jay is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Finance and alumni of the Nashville Health Care Council Fellows.
ABOUT LOCKTON
Lockton is the world's largest privately held brokerage firm that provides insurance, risk management, employee benefits and retirement consulting services. What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Lockton's private ownership empowers its 7,500 Associates doing business in over 125 countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results. For over three decades, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance."
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Endeavor Business Media has been ranked #1784 of the top 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. by the Inc. 5000 Awards. Ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021, this award recognizes the dynamic expansion of Endeavor in becoming one of the largest B2B media companies in North America.
"We are honored to be ranked among some of nation's most successful private companies and take great pride in the acknowledgment of our significant growth in the four years since our founding. We look forward to our continued expansion, enhancing our ability to provide innovative resources and solutions to our highly-valued audiences and customers," said Chris Ferrell, CEO, Endeavor Business Media.
The Inc. 5000 Awards were introduced in 1982 with the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. Since then, this prestigious list of the nation's most successful private companies has become a symbol of entrepreneurial success.
Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Endeavor Business Media was formed in 2017 to acquire and operate business media brands, events and marketing solutions. Today the company is one of the largest B2B Media companies in the US with more than 700 employees, 9,000 customers and a database of over 10 million business professionals. The company serves business professionals and marketers in key business sectors such as aviation, buildings, construction, dental, electronics, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, networking systems, public safety, transportation, and water. The company has offices in Nashville, TN; Tulsa, OK; Nashua, NH; Birmingham, AL; Sarasota, FL; Skokie, IL; Fort Atkinson, WI; Houston, TX; Independence, OH; Fort Collins, CO, and Overland Park, KS. To learn more, visit www.endeavorbusinessmedia.com.
MEDIA CONTACT: Anna Wackenhuth, awackenhuth@endeavorb2b.com
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Former President Donald Trump is being investigated for possible violations of the Espionage Act, election fraud and inciting a crowd to storm the U.S. Capitol, among other things. Most Republican voters believe Trump’s lie that the 2020 election was taken from him.
Author and Washington Post columnist Dana Milbank says the rise of Trump comes from seeds planted and nurtured in Republican politics years ago. His new book is called “The Destructionists: The Twenty-Five Year Crack-Up of the Republican Party.” He talks with Here & Now‘s Celeste Headlee.
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If a person has to go to the bathroom while out in public, it may be difficult to find a toilet without some sort of catch. Often, it’s in a coffee shop, a convenience store, a pharmacy, or another private building, so it’s not a true public toilet.
The U.S. has eight public toilets per 100,000 people. That number is comparable with the rate in Botswana and far behind Iceland’s world-leading 56 public toilets per 100,000.
So why is it so hard to find a public toilet in the U.S.?
It’s a question with a complicated answer, and that has a long history. Surprisingly, it relates to many different issues, including public health, social services, and almost every form of discrimination imaginable.
Public toilets were a fact of life in the U.S. and elsewhere for centuries — at least as far back as the Roman Empire. But they were pretty public, without any walls or barriers between them. The expectation for privacy while going to the bathroom in a public space emerged in the 19th century, with the industrial revolution and houses with modern plumbing.
Later on, in the 19th century and into the early decades of the 20th century, sanitation became a greater priority. As leaders began understanding sanitation's role in containing outbreaks of waterborne diseases, cities built and celebrated their public toilets.
Temple University history professor Bryant Simon, who has studied and is writing an upcoming book on the history of toilets, shared more about how toilets used to be a big deal.
"City officials get on their soapboxes and brag about how much they spend on public bathrooms," Simon said. "They brag about the touch points in these bathrooms. They brag about the brass fittings. They brag about the marble countertops. They brag about the floors. They're proud of their accomplishment."
Bathrooms quickly became points where people were segregated. Bathrooms were split up by gender, as they still frequently are. But the splits can be broader than that and lead to discrimination against many different groups.
For example, public toilets started closing as early as the 1930s, with the LGBTQ community as a target.
"Beginning in the 1930s, 1940s, that early, public officials begin to complain about perversions," Simon said. "They begin to complain about same-sex sex in bathrooms. As there are fears about gay sex in bathrooms, there's fear about people drinking in bathrooms. It's not a very popular city sort of thing to build anymore."
In the first half of the 20th century, bathrooms often were segregated by race, with Black Americans, or Latinos in the Southwest, having their own separate facilities.
"The bathroom sort of operates as a kind of hardware of inequality because, essentially, you needed a public bathroom or a bathroom of some sort in order to be out and in public," Simon said.
Racial segregation in toilets may sound like a distant thing or a footnote, but that legacy extends into the present.
In 2018, two Black men were blocked from using the restroom at a Starbucks location in Philadelphia’s Center City. The incident prompted Starbucks to act as America's de facto public toilet. It changed its policy to allow people to use the restrooms at its more than 15,000 U.S. locations without buying anything.
While money can be a barrier to private toilets in stores, historically, it’s limited access to public standalone toilets. By the 1960s and '70s, public toilets requiring small payments sprung up, but those ended up closing after concerns about gender discrimination.
The other big push to remove public toilets came in the 1980s as part of a broader push to drive unhoused people to the edges of cities by taking away their access to public spaces and aggressively enforcing public urination laws.
Now if you don’t have a home of your own, it can put access to a restroom pretty far away.
"Most of us are used to having our own bathroom," said Raven Drake, Street Roots ambassador program manager. "Where I lived when I was unhoused, the nearest bathroom was a one-mile walk away. Imagine walking a mile to the bathroom, and most of us can't fathom walking 50 feet to our bathroom, much less a mile."
Drake works with unhoused people in Portland as part of the local newspaper Street Roots. She’s an advocate for bathroom access as a central part of addressing homelessness, and she was unhoused herself in late 2019 and early 2020 during some of the strictest shutdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic.
"We ran a survey around bathrooms, around the importance of bathrooms and access to clean water with the Joint Office of Homeless Services, and a resounding amount of people answered that they had no access to public restrooms," Drake said. "So we took forth on this initiative of placing throughout the city 172 port-a-potties."
Underinvestment has been a major concern, too. If public toilets aren’t funded or attended to, they can fall into disrepair. They can potentially become unsafe or unhygienic.
Starbucks announced in July that it would close 16 stores due to safety concerns. CEO Howard Schultz said in June that the coffee giant might restrict its currently public restrooms to customers only as part of its broader push for store safety.
So, if Starbucks decides to no longer serve as America’s public restroom, where will people be able to go? Even if a person isn't homeless, bathroom access advocates like American Restroom Association president Steven Soifer point out this is an issue.
"For everyone, for people with shy bladder, for people with incontinence, for people with bladder issues of different sorts," Soifer said. "People who had health issues and families with children who often struggle to find a place."
Soifer is calling on government officials to step up here, but it may have to be local officials taking the lead.
"There are going to be fewer and fewer options for people to be able to relieve themselves, and that becomes a public health issue as well," Soifer said.
The consequences can be deadly for communities if no bathrooms are available. In 2017, at least 16 people died, and hundreds more got sick in San Diego in an outbreak of hepatitis A.
The disease spread largely due to contact with fecal matter and public defecation.
The city acknowledged that a lack of public restrooms, especially for unhoused people, was part of the issue and helped contain the outbreak by installing public toilets and handwashing stations.
But even then, a lack of funding or upkeep can quickly lead to toilets disappearing. Earlier this year, San Diego State University researchers reported that many toilets were closed after the COVID-19 pandemic. That nearly half the county’s census tracts, home to 40% of the population, had no public restrooms.
Other cities are moving ahead with plans to install new public toilet facilities, including Portland, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. But there’s still a shortage of public toilets in the U.S., and it’s pretty dire.
In 2011, a United Nations independent expert, Catarina de Albuquerque, studied water and sanitation rights on a mission to the U.S. Her report found an instance in Sacramento, California, where public restroom closures and enforcement of public urination and defecation laws led to a homeless person traveling miles to dump a whole community’s human waste.
In the report, she indicated that the laws had a discriminatory effect and led to "a violation of human rights that may amount to cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment.”
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned Los Angeles womenswear designer Mona Thalheimer will unveil a commemorative scarf on August 22 dedicated to famed 60's designer Rudi Gernreich. Gernreich, whose revolutionary avant-garde clothing and bathing suit designs still resonate today was born on August 8, 1922. He passed away in 1985.
"Rudi Gernreich had such an amazing influence on my career," said Thalheimer. "Rudi was my inspiration when I was beginning my career in the early 1970s and I feel compelled to celebrate his 100th anniversary in a way that I hope would make him proud."
Thalheimer, the first and only deaf American fashion designer to own and manufacture her own eponymous clothing business, cites her earliest interactions with Gernreich as helping her become a fashion trailblazer. "Rudy taught me to believe who I want to be – and that a deaf person could design regardless of disability."
Thalheimer's design for the commemorative scarf is based on Gernreich's dedication to protecting human rights and liberties, a message that resonates more now than ever following recent Supreme Court decisions. In addition to his numerous fashion awards, Gernreich was a founding member of the Mattachine Society in 1950.
Gernreich's estate is managed by ACLU of Southern California, which will benefit from the sale of the scarf.
The scarf will be unveiled at a ceremony on August 22nd, at The Gemini G.E.L Gallery in West Hollywood. The ceremony will feature Mona Thalheimer and Minouche Kandel, Senior Staff Attorney, LGBTQ, Gender & Reproductive Justice Project, ACLU of Southern California
Q&A with Mona Thalheimer
Q: When did you first meet Rudi? What was that encounter like?
A: I first met Rudi when I was 11 years old
Q As a deaf design student, what did Rudi tell you to continue to achieve your dream?
A: Rudi told me that I could be a designer and that my visual sense enhanced by my hearing loss was an asset.
Also, he told me that if I were to be a designer I must design for myself and what my view is, not just the latest trend.
Q: Rudi passed away in 1985. Why is he still relevant today?
A: Rudi is relevant because everywhere you look you see his influence- the bathing suits, the thong the bold fear less colors.
Q: Are your designs influenced by Rudi?
A: While my aesthetic is different than Rudi's, it is what Rudi would want as he always told me to be what I wanted and dreamed of being. I am here today because of mentors like Rudi.
Q: "You are what you decide you want to be" is a major theme of the scarf. What do you mean by that?
People want to put you in a box. When they ask me who I am if I do not say I am deaf first they are taken aback. I am the only person who can say how I define myself.
A: Rudi always believed in everyone's human potential. When I was a child, he valued my opinion in fashion and valued all people in fashion and in life."
Q: How does that resonate in 2022?
A: Rudi always believed that everyone was somebody and their value as a person was defined by their energy, enthusiasm and most of all love.
Q: If you could say anything to Rudi today, what would that be?
A: Rudi, your designs, your values are in season because of your heart and love people.
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Man dies from injuries after being punched by Wendy’s employee in Arizona, police say
PRESCOTT VALLEY, Ariz. (3TV/CBS5/Gray News) – A man who was punched by a Wendy’s employee in Arizona last month has died from his injuries, according to police.
Now, the Wendy’s employee accused of assaulting the 67-year-old man, Antoine Kendrick, 35, faces second-degree murder charges.
Kendrick was working the register on July 26 and took the man’s order. Police say the man complained about his order and things turned violent.
Surveillance video obtained by AZ Family shows the man hunched over, licking his Frosty when Kendrick comes out from behind the counter.
Kendrick comes up next to the unsuspecting man and immediately throws a punch, hitting the customer in the head, police said.
The man fell and hit his head on the floor.
Officers said he was knocked unconscious and flown to the hospital with critical injuries.
The man died nearly three weeks after the assault.
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A Roof that is in Great Shape Can Help Keep the Temperature and Humidity Inside the Home or Business Stable and Comfortable When the Mercury Starts to Rise
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The founders of the Mooresville roofing company Ultimate Roofing, Inc. know firsthand how much a roof can impact the safety and comfort of those who live or work inside the home or business.
This understanding inspired them to post a blog that lists the seven reasons why people should get a Mooresville roof inspection.
To learn more, please visit https://ultimateroofinginc.com/7-reasons-you-need-a-mooresville-roof-inspection-before-summer/.
As the blog noted, a roof plays a significant role in keeping the temperature and humidity in a home or business comfortable. In order to ensure that the roof will continue to perform this important task as the temperatures heat up, Ultimate Roofing's roof inspectors are ready, willing and able to check area roofs.
"You can expect to get 20 years or more of service from your roof, with regular roofing inspections and roof repair when needed," the blog noted, adding that Ultimate Roofing works with most types of roofs including asphalt shingles, cedar shake, green shingle, slate tile and wood shake.
Another reason roofs should be inspected before summer is because weather and storm damage is hard to spot from the ground. Roofs are under a great deal of stress, so hiring a professional to get up on the roof and inspect it thoroughly is a wise idea.
"It is easier, and by far cheaper, to perform small repair services during a routine inspection than it is to deploy an entire team on an emergency basis for a complete tear-off and rebuild of a roof that's been neglected for too long and suffers a catastrophic failure," the blog noted.
Ultimate Roofing is Mooresville's roofing contractor of choice, also servicing the greater Charlotte metro area for all sorts of residential and commercial roofing tasks. Whether people need a roofing contractor for a new construction project, spot repairs or tear-offs on existing roof, or a complete rehab of a damaged or aged roof, Ultimate Roofing is here to help. For more information, please visit https://ultimateroofinginc.com/.
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Acclaimed Director/Writer/Producer Joins Warner Music in Global Deal
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Warner Recorded Music today announced a global joint venture with Lee Daniels Music, headed by acclaimed director/writer/producer Lee Daniels. Daniels is the creative force behind the award-winning films Precious, The Butler, and Monster's Ball; the groundbreaking TV series Empire; and many more.
The agreement encompasses recorded music projects, including soundtracks, as well as artist signings. Its first project – the original motion picture soundtrack for The United States vs. Billie Holiday, starring Warner Records artist Andra Day – won this year's Grammy for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media. The film was directed by Daniels and released on Hulu in February 2021, with the companion album released via Warner Records and Warner Recorded Music worldwide. Daniels continues to have a multi-year overall deal with 20th Television.
Amanda Ghost, CEO of AI Film and co-founder of Unigram (both ventures backed by Len Blavatnik's Access Industries), was integral in setting up the partnership and launching the joint venture. She also acted as Executive Music Producer on The United States vs. Billie Holiday project.
Max Lousada, CEO of Warner Recorded Music, said: "At Warner, we've built a thriving environment for creative pioneers and inspired entrepreneurs. Lee is an artistic visionary who has crafted some of the most powerful, moving, and captivating works of our era. Music has always figured prominently in his productions, driving the narrative of great films such as Precious and The Butler, while playing a central role in his influential TV series, Empire. The Billie Holiday soundtrack was a fantastic way to start our relationship, and we're looking forward to working with Lee on an exciting series of projects inspired by his deep musical knowledge and impeccable taste."
Daniels said: "I am always looking for new ways to expand and grow. I'm a filmmaker first and foremost, but, theater and music are also such passions of mine. I'm excited to be teaming up with Warner Music. It's yet another way for me to keep pushing myself creatively - - and The United States vs. Billie Holiday is just the beginning!"
Ghost added: "This venture brings together the genius of Lee Daniels, the dynamic global team at Warner, and an array of extraordinary artistic voices. Together, they'll propel great storytelling, create indelible images, and produce hit soundtracks. The Billie Holiday project has already shown us the kind of impactful experiences that will come from this collaboration, and there are some very special movies and music on the way."
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About Lee Daniels Entertainment
Lee Daniels Entertainment is a full-service production company founded in 2001 by Academy Award®-Nominated Director and Producer, and Writer, Lee Daniels. LDE is home to inclusive storytelling and serves as a platform for diverse and underrepresented voices to create authentic and original content. Since its inception, LDE has been responsible for some of Hollywood's most exhilarating film projects including MONSTER'S BALL, THE WOODSMAN, SHADOWBOXER, PRECIOUS, THE PAPERBOY and LEE DANIELS' THE BUTLER. LDE's THE UNITED STATES VS. BILLIE HOLIDAY, also directed by Daniels, garnered a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award ® nomination for star Andra Day, and was released by Hulu in February 2021. Daniels is currently in pre-production on his next film, THE DELIVERANCE, an exorcism thriller for Netflix, that he wrote, and will direct, and produce. The project reunites him with Day, who is starring alongside Mo'Nique, Glenn Close, Aunjanue Ellis, Rob Morgan, and Caleb McLaughlin, in the film that is inspired by an actual case where an Indiana mother believed her children became demonically possessed. LDE's expansion into television birthed what could be considered some of the most dynamic storytelling to date – Fox's EMPIRE and STAR. In May 2021, Daniels signed a new multi-year overall deal with 20th Television, extending his previous deal with the studio that began in 2014. He continues to create, develop, write, direct, and supervise new projects under his Lee Daniels Entertainment banner. Recent and upcoming projects include THE WONDER YEARS reboot (ABC), OUR KIND OF PEOPLE (Fox), MS. PAT (BET), THE SPOOK WHO SAT BY THE DOOR (FX), the Broadway comedy AIN'T NO MO' and the untitled Sammy Davis Jr. limited series (Hulu), to be co-written and directed by Daniels.
About Warner Recorded Music
As part of Warner Music Group, Warner Recorded Music brings together artists, songwriters, and entrepreneurs that are moving entertainment culture across the globe. Operating in more than 70 countries through a network of affiliates and licensees, WMG's Recorded Music division includes renowned labels such as 300 Entertainment, Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Canvasback, Elektra, Erato, First Night, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin', Warner Records, Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville. Warner Music is also home to ADA, the independent artist and label services company – as well as next gen artist services division WMX, which includes consumer brands such as Songkick, the live music app; EMP, the merchandise e-tailer; UPROXX, the youth culture destination; and HipHopDX, the hip-hop music news site. In addition, WMG counts storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment and social media content creator IMGN among its many brands.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
8-3-0
(eight, three, zero)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
8-3-0
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- The Advanced Technology Partner Status reduces complexity to adopt digital practices and confidence of integration for our shared public sector customers
- Three Cardinality.ai solutions for public sector digital modernization earn inclusion in AWS Marketplace
GAITHERSBURG, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardinality.ai, a data technology company helping government agencies achieve better outcomes through data-driven automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and built-for-purpose solutions, today announced its membership in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN). APN is a global community of Partners who leverage AWS to build solutions and services for customers.
Cardinality's suite of solutions was built specifically for workforce, health, and human services leveraging modern integration and interoperability utilities for government environments, engineered on a Low-Code platform, so that government agencies can modernize existing systems up to 50% faster than other platforms and custom or unproven solutions.
Thiag Loganathan, Cardinality's Co-founder and CEO shared, "Cardinality.ai is proud to join the AWS Partner Network, a reinforcement of our commitment to best practices for security, compliance, and operational excellence. With our SaaS products on AWS, securing this status is a notable milestone as this reduces complexity to adopt digital practices and enables better time to market with a secure environment for our customers."
Cardinality.ai has several solutions listed and available for procurement from March 2022 in AWS Marketplace, a digital catalog with thousands of software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy to find, test, buy, and deploy software that runs on AWS:
- Medicaid Provider Management System
Medicaid Provider Management System from Cardinality.ai, is a self-service solution, distinctly serving the enrollment and revalidation process requirements of Healthcare Providers and the State Medical Agencies. The solution seamlessly performs the functions of Provider Enrollment, Management and Credentialing, while ensuring compliance with the different State and Federal policies. The highly modular componentry of the solution, aligns with business needs, program integrity and customer service.
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- Citizen 360 CRM
Cardinality.ai Citizen 360 CRM is an AI-driven CRM solution for government agencies that is capable of capturing, tracking all activities and operations of the Citizen Service Center (CSC). It provides a 360 view of the customer- and AI-powered recommendations by analyzing their demographics, programs and service interactions data. It enables Citizen Service Representatives to deliver personalized experiences to citizens and drive faster outcomes.
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- Training & Certification System
AI-powered cloud-based system built on a responsive, federated & secure cloud based architecture that is purpose built to address training and skill assessment requirements of case workers and citizens through a variety of options such as in-person training, virtual and interactive e-learning modules.
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About Cardinality.ai
Cardinality.ai is a data technology company helping government agencies achieve better citizen outcomes by eliminating friction and improving the experience of citizens and government workers using Artificial Intelligence (AI) SaaS Solutions.
Founded in 2017 by four accomplished entrepreneurs and led by a team of successful business, technical and SLED executives, the company has one goal: impact a billion lives. And it's already on its way—Cardinality.ai solutions are being used by thousands of case workers in multiple agencies in several states. The company's suite of solutions are built specifically for workforce, health, and human services to allow for rapid implementation, lower cost of operations, and higher rates of impact. The solutions leverage a utility-grade low-code platform called Personalized Integrated Citizen Services (PICS) that provides the functionality essential for integration and interoperability. As a result,agencies can modernize through modular solutions or comprehensive program deployments that occur up to 50% faster than custom or unproven solutions.
Cardinality.ai has been recognized as a GovTech 100 company in 2020, 2021, and 2022 and as the SaaSBOOMi vertical SaaS startup of 2020. For more information, please visit www.cardinality.ai.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Sisters Report (GSR), a project of National Catholic Reporter Publishing Company that gives greater voice to Catholic sisters around the globe, debuts a feature on GSR's website, Women of Faith: Honoring Catholic Sisters Killed in Service in Africa. The page highlights Catholic sisters killed in Africa with photos and short biographies. You can view the page here.
Launching in time to mark the one-year anniversary (August 16, 2021) of two sisters brutally murdered along a highway in South Sudan, GSR's project debuts with 43 sisters who have been killed in service throughout Africa. Eventually, the section will be open to reader submissions and highlight sisters killed in service around the world.
"We are honored to present this new feature as a way of elevating the life and ministries of Catholic sisters who died while serving others. Many of these sisters came from small congregations with little funding, and filled vital needs with great love and devotion, but their stories haven't been told until now," said Gail DeGeorge, editor. "These sisters improved education, healthcare, and women and children's lives in African countries, and in this feature, we memorialize their faithfulness and devotion to God's call.'"
Details about the origin of the project are outlined in a column by Global Sisters Report Editor Gail DeGeorge, and about how the project was conducted in a separate column by the project's reporter, Wycliff Oundo. The Superior of the Sacred Heart Sisters, Sr. Alice Jurugo Drajea, writes poignantly of the loss of the two South Sudanese sisters and the efforts to honor them, while pursuing the case to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Global Sisters Report is an independent, non-profit source of news and information about Catholic sisters and the critical issues facing the people they serve. Our network of journalists write about their missions and ministries, and sisters contribute columns on a variety of topics including spirituality and religious life.
For more information, contact Global Sisters Report editor, Gail DeGeorge at 816-968-2285 or gdegeorge@ncronline.org
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Through Aug. 15
- Seattle lawyer slain in D.C.
- The lululemon Everywhere Belt Bag is back in stock online
- This Costco brand was just named the best value laundry detergent
- Police: Marshawn Lynch was asleep, car damaged before arrest
- 'Mayor of Aurora' sentenced to 10 years for assaulting, filming...
- What exactly is the 'Vashon Hum'?
- County elections director resigns
- Floating Seattle home seems twice its size | https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/NASCAR-Xfinity-Laps-in-Top-15-17377254.php | 2022-08-16T19:16:00Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/NASCAR-Xfinity-Laps-in-Top-15-17377254.php | true |
WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Burlington VT
228 PM EDT Tue Aug 16 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central
Franklin and east central St. Lawrence Counties through 315 PM EDT...
At 228 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Carry Falls Reservoir, moving northwest at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Parishville, Colton, Carry Falls Reservoir, Lake Ozonia, Hopkinton,
Stark, Higley Flow State Park, South Colton and West Pierrepont.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4449 7446 4431 7478 4448 7508 4475 7472
TIME...MOT...LOC 1828Z 126DEG 9KT 4451 7471
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Acquisition expands 3Cloud's Data & Analytics capabilities and builds on growth momentum of the largest Microsoft Azure pure-play services firm in the U.S.
CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 3Cloud, the largest pure play U.S. based Microsoft Azure partner, announced today that it has acquired BlueGranite.
BlueGranite stands out as an innovative data and analytics consulting firm with a diverse client portfolio, including Fortune 1000 companies and midsize businesses. Over its 25-year history, BlueGranite has developed a strong reputation in the Microsoft ecosystem based on its expertise and thought leadership in cloud-scale analytics. The companies' combined will have over 700 full-time Azure experts in the US.
"With the acquisition of BlueGranite, we continue our growth trajectory and strengthen our position as the largest Azure pure-play services firm in the U.S.," said Mike Rocco, 3Cloud CEO and Co-Founder. "We're delighted to welcome a world-class team of data architects, data engineers and analytics specialists into the 3Cloud family to deliver the ultimate Azure experience for our clients and Microsoft."
"Together, we have a unique opportunity to drive the digital imperative at a more significant scale with greater velocity," said Matthew Mace, CEO of BlueGranite. "With BlueGranite, 3Cloud is adding to their ability to scale data and analytics services to meet market demand. Combined with 3Cloud's platform and application innovation capabilities, this further sets us apart as the clear partner of choice when digital transformation is a client's top priority."
"Data is at the center of every business decision, interaction, and process. Now more than ever our clients seek to modernize their platforms and harness the value of their data to drive business performance. The acquisition of BlueGranite enables us to further support our clients' digital imperative and meet this growing market demand," said Jim Dietrich, President and Co-Founder of 3Cloud.
Gabe Stephenson, Gryphon Managing Director, said "This acquisition further solidifies 3Cloud as the most comprehensive provider of data and analytics, app innovation and cloud platform services in the high-growth Microsoft Azure ecosystem. We have been impressed by BlueGranite's deep technical capabilities within Azure data & analytics, their strong customer relationships, and innovative culture, all of which we believe fit perfectly with 3Cloud."
Gryphon Investors completed a majority investment in 3Cloud in June 2020.
Kirkland & Ellis served as legal advisor to 3Cloud.
Kreis Enderle served as the legal advisor to BlueGranite.
Alantra acted as exclusive financial advisor to BlueGranite.
As a top Microsoft services partner focused 100% on the Azure platform, 3Cloud (www.3cloudsolutions.com) helps clients build, migrate, modernize and manage their applications, infrastructure, data and analytics in the cloud. Recently 3Cloud, was selected from over 3,900 Microsoft partners, awarded 4 Worldwide and 2 U.S. Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards. Founded by Microsoft executives, 3Cloud combines a team of highly experienced cloud architects and technologists with a strong network of Microsoft sales and engineering relationships to deliver the ultimate Azure experience for clients.
BlueGranite (www.bluegranite.com) is a national Microsoft partner, specializing in data and analytics technologies dedicated to helping clients harness the value of data to drive better business outcomes. Their team of data experts are highly regarded for their commitment to quality, innovation and thought leadership. They combine our technical depth with industry experience to understand clients' specific needs, offering strategic program-level consulting services from envisioning to organization-wide adoption of modern data platform and analytics solutions on Azure.
Based in San Francisco, Gryphon Investors (www.gryphoninvestors.com) is a leading private equity firm focused on profitably growing and competitively enhancing middle-market companies in partnership with experienced management. The firm has managed over $9 billion of equity investments and capital since 1997. Gryphon targets making equity investments of $50 million to $300 million in portfolio companies with enterprise values ranging from approximately $100 million to $600 million. Gryphon prioritizes investment opportunities where it can form strong partnerships with owners and executives to build leading companies, utilizing Gryphon's capital, specialized professional resources, and operational expertise.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's nutritional needs change as they grow. During Kids Eat Right Month™, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages parents and caregivers to help children develop healthful eating habits as they mature into adulthood.
In August, the Academy and its Foundation celebrate the importance of healthful eating and active lifestyles for children and their families during its annual Kids Eat Right Month™.
"The time between your child being an infant drinking breastmilk or formula to becoming a teen who grabs a burger with friends after school seems to happen overnight," says registered dietitian nutritionist Amy Reed, a Cincinnati-based national spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. "Parents and caregivers can lay the groundwork for their children to choose healthful foods that meet their nutritional needs as they mature."
Reed provides the following tips to help parents and caregivers guide their children's nutritional journey:
Infants: Because infants require a specific balance of nutrients that are easily digested, they drink breast milk or commercial iron-fortified infant formula. Do not try to make your own infant formula and do not feed your baby cow's milk or a plant-based milk. If you're using infant formula, follow the feeding instructions and expiration dates. If you have to feed your infant a new formula due to recent shortages, give them time to adjust to the taste of the new formula. If they continue to refuse it after a few tries, contact your physician, RDN, or another health care provider for additional guidance.
When babies show signs that they are developmentally ready for solid foods between four and six months of age, start supplementing their meals with foods that are safe to chew and swallow. By the end of their first year, infants should be introduced to a variety of foods to prepare their palate for new tastes as they grow.
Toddlers: Babies typically start to transition from a bottle to a sippy cup by the age of 1. Children between the ages of 1 and 2 years old are encouraged to drink whole milk and water and to limit 100% fruit juice to no more than 4 ounces per day. Toddlers should eat the same variety of nutrient-rich foods as older children and adults, just in smaller quantities. Serve food in bite-sized portions to avoid choking.
Preschoolers: Plan meals and snacks so that your child eats from all of the food groups. Children at this age start developing strong food preferences so continue to offer a wide variety of foods and repeatedly. It may take a few attempts or serving a food prepared in a different way before a child will like it. Try to avoid making a separate meal for your child.
Grade schoolers: Encourage your child to become more invested in their nutrition by helping to shop for foods, plan the menu and help in the kitchen with age-appropriate tasks. Serve regular, balanced meals and dine together as a family to instill good eating habits that your children can continue as they mature.
Teens: Continue to build your child's bone bank by encouraging them to eat and drink calcium-rich foods and beverages such as fat-free or low-fat dairy milk, yogurt or calcium-fortified soy beverages. Non-dairy sources of calcium include fortified cereals, beans, some leafy greens and canned salmon with bones, but the amount of calcium the body absorbs from these foods can vary. Teach them the value of breakfast to kick start their day and encourage them to stay hydrated throughout the day, especially if they play sports. Teach them how to read food labels and teach them basic cooking skills.
"Parents and caregivers play a significant role in guiding their children's nutritional choices. A registered dietitian nutritionist, the food and nutrition expert, can translate the recommendations of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans to help children reduce their risk for developing chronic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, obesity or heart disease in later life," Reed says.
Kids Eat Right Month™
Kids Eat Right Month™ was created in 2014 to mobilize registered dietitian nutritionists in a grassroots movement to share healthful eating messages to help families adopt nutritious eating habits.
"See the Kids Eat Right Month Media Materials for the 2022 campaign graphic, infographics and more information. To find a registered dietitian nutritionist near you, use the Academy's online Find a Nutrition Expert service.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Representing more than 112,000 credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals. The Academy is committed to improving health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Visit the Academy at www.eatright.org.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation is a 501(c)3 charity dedicated exclusively to supporting nutrition and dietetics professionals by empowering them to help consumers live healthier lifestyles. It makes an impact with Academy members and throughout the profession with its scholarships, awards, research grants, fellowships, public education programs and disaster relief efforts. Through philanthropy, the Foundation empowers current and future food and nutrition practitioners to optimize global health. Visit the Foundation at www.eatrightFoundation.org.
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Award-winning loyalty program praised for expanded member benefits as it makes Best Hotel Rewards Program list six years in a row
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Privileges, the award-winning loyalty program from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), has once again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top hotel loyalty program, according to the publication's newly released 2022-2023 Best Hotel Rewards Program list. The latest accolade marks the sixth consecutive year Choice Privileges has been distinguished as a leader in the hotel rewards category, and highlights Choice's continued commitment to delivering exceptional value to travelers.
"Today's best loyalty programs are the ones that listen to travelers and ensure year-after-year they continue to resonate with guests' unique travel needs," said Jamie Russo, vice president, loyalty programs and customer engagement. "Member feedback has always been the driving force behind the Choice Privileges loyalty program and our recurring recognition by U.S. News & World report as an industry leader affirms the value our unique perks and rewards offers travelers."
To compile its distinguished annual list, U.S. News & World Report evaluated the top programs designed for everyday travelers and used a methodology that weighed five components: network size, property diversity, geographic coverage, added benefits and ease of earning a free night. For the 2022-2023 rankings, U.S. News created an additional scoring category to reward loyalty programs – like Choice Privileges – that continued to be flexible with members due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This past year, in addition to continuing its hallmark exclusive member rate and popular Your Extras offerings, Choice Privileges unveiled several enhancements for its members, including:
- Free night redemptions at 21 Penn National Gaming casino properties.
- The Choice Privileges Eat & Earn program, which allows members to earn bonus points for every dollar spent at more than 30,000 participating restaurants across the U.S.
- The ability to convert Choice Privileges points to cryptocurrency, in collaboration with Bakkt.
- Discounted Cedar Fair passes to Choice Privileges elite members.
- Discounted entertainment and tickets through a new collaboration with Entertainment Benefits Group.
The Choice Privileges loyalty rewards program has also consistently been highly ranked in USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards list. Choice Privileges membership is free and offers fast rewards, including bonus points, airline miles, or credits for premium coffee and shared rides through the exclusive, personalized, Your Extras welcome gift benefit. Choice Privileges members can earn points for future stays at Choice-branded hotels; for more information or to enroll in Choice Privileges, visit https://www.choicehotels.com/choice-privileges/.
A complete list of travel programs recognized by U.S. News & World Report is available at https://travel.usnews.com/rankings/travel-rewards/.
About Choice Hotels®
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. On August 11, 2022, Choice acquired Radisson Hotels Americas, adding nine brands and approximately 67,000 rooms in the United States, Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean to its portfolio. With 22 brands, Choice Hotels has more than 7,500 hotels, and nearly 650,000 rooms, in 46 countries and territories as of August 11, 2022. The Choice® family of hotel brands provide business and leisure travelers with a broad range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upper upscale, upper mid-scale, midscale, extended-stay and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members a faster way to rewards, with personalized benefits starting on day one. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.
© 2022 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved.
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New State Partnership Focuses on Improving Job Quality to Advance Economic Recovery
WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) and Working Metrics, a workforce analytics company, announced today that they are partnering on a statewide effort to define, measure, and improve job quality to help employers better attract and retain workers to help advance the state's post-COVID economic recovery plan.
Working alongside partner Results for America, a leading public policy advisory group, this new project will give companies and workforce agencies the tools they need to improve job quality and equity in their employment practices, as well as their procurements, grant, and loan processes. The initiative includes employers, state and regional agencies, industry associations, and national organizations committed to growing Colorado's competitive labor force.
The announcement comes as labor gaps remain persistent across the country, despite post-pandemic recovery efforts; Colorado is no exception. The "Great Resignation" has highlighted the need for employers in all sectors to understand the important role job quality plays in improving business operations. Data shows that employers who focus on improving job quality with robust measurement and evidence-based practices enjoy the competitive advantage of attracting and retaining the very best talent.
"In Colorado, we recognize that equipping workers with skills is inadequate if the jobs available to those workers do not provide for life's basic necessities," said Renise Walker, Assistant Director of the Colorado Workforce Development Council. "Our partnership with Working Metrics will help employers, chambers of commerce, industry associations, and others evaluate the current quality of their jobs, compare them to others in their sector, and make data-informed decisions on how to improve, thereby strengthening their talent pipelines, supporting economic growth, and providing employment opportunities to more workers."
To improve job quality, organizations need to understand what constitutes a quality job, how it can be assessed within the private and public sectors, and how these assessments can drive positive change for employees, employers, and communities. Developed in collaboration with the Aspen Institute, a leading policy organization on workforce and other critical issues, Working Metrics' innovative platform helps organizations in measuring, scoring, and benchmarking their performance in key areas that impact job quality, including wages, advancement opportunities, and working conditions that promote wellness and a sense of purpose.
"Job quality has been an important interest to us for many years, and with the current labor market it's become an imperative for our business, said Joel Jonker, owner of Down to Earth Compliance, a Colorado engineering firm providing erosion and water management control services to the construction industry. We're happy to be working with Working Metrics to gain an objective understanding of where we stand and what's truly important to our workforce."
"Colorado is a leader in recognizing that promoting job quality and equity is the path to helping build more resilient, and better performing companies and economies," said Larry Schlang, Founder & CEO of Working Metrics. "At the heart of our partnership is a shared understanding that agencies and companies can't improve what they don't measure; Working Metrics provides easy access to the data and insights that make it easy to do just that."
For more information about Working Metrics and its partnership with the Colorado Workforce Development Council, contact Renise Walker, Assistant Director of Systems Innovation at the Colorado Workforce Development Council, or Larry Schlang, CEO Working Metrics.
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Puma is Known for consistently building high-quality travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers year after year that are Loaded with Amenities and a build quality that owners can rely on.
LEXINGTON, N.C., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The founders of Country Roads RV Center are proud to announce that they have been an authorized dealer for the Puma line of RVs for 14 years.
To learn more about Country Roads RV Center, please visit https://www.crrvc.com/puma-rv-dealer/.
As a company spokesperson noted, since Country Roads RV Center opened its doors in 2008 the company has strived to offer only the highest quality, 5th wheels, travel trailers, and toy haulers.
Now, as one of the largest dealers in the state, Country Roads RV Center has grown to offer a full service and parts department. The family-owned and operated dealership strives to give their customers the most enjoyable experience possible.
"Our mission is to provide high-quality new and used RVs to our customers. At the same time, we understand that travel trailers, 5th wheels, and motorhomes are not created equally. Because of this, we do a thorough analysis of new product lines we carry prior to making the decision to place them in our inventory," the spokesperson noted, adding that after reviewing the Sandpiper makes and models, it was an easy decision to add these outstanding RVs to their lineup of products.
The Puma 26RBSS is a roomy couple's floorplan with all the updated changes that we are seeing in modern floorplans like the TV viewing being directly across from the sofa, a large closet/pantry for storage, upgraded theater seating, porcelain toilet, and walk-in shower with seat.
About Country Roads RV Center:
As one of the largest dealers in the state, Country Roads RV Center carries many different lines of 5th Wheels, Travel-Trailers, and Toy Haulers, as well as a full service and parts department. Family-owned and operated, they strive to give their customers the most enjoyable experience possible. For more information, please visit https://www.crrvc.com.
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Maryland-based premier medical cannabis dispensary ranked No. 38 among fastest-growing health product companies on Inc. 5000 list
ELLICOTT CITY, Md., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greenhouse Wellness, Maryland's premier medical cannabis dispensary has earned a place on the esteemed Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America. Inc. 5000 ranked Greenhouse Wellness No. 38 among health product companies and No. 2,899 overall.
Since opening its doors in 2017, co-owners Leslie Apgar, M.D., and Gina Dubbé have worked to end the stigma that marijuana should remain on the fringes of society and help those looking for relief find solutions to the everyday chronic pain and qualifying illnesses or symptoms that constrain them. As a licensed physician, Apgar helps clients find the right combination of treatments and dosages to aid in their healing. With medical cannabis being a new and growing field, Greenhouse Wellness focuses on education first when providing quality care.
"We find that education is key when it comes to overall health and wellness. Many of our patients come to us with very little knowledge and experience with marijuana, and they are often surprised to hear how safe and effective it can be as part of their treatment plan," said Leslie Apgar, co-owner of Greenhouse Wellness. "Our top priority is helping our patients feel informed, while addressing their symptoms so they can live more fulfilling lives."
Greenhouse Wellness matches every client with a member of the Greenhouse concierge team. Its team of wellness consultants is trained to guide clients to the products best fit to alleviate their symptoms and track progress. The team stays in close connection, if necessary, with the client to make adjustments along the way in order to achieve the desired goals.
Medical cannabis is earning its rightful place as a safe, effective, whole-plant treatment option. Greenhouse Wellness is designed so that individuals from all walks of life can feel safe, comfortable, and assured as they walk in and seek products to help treat their qualifying conditions.
"Whether you are 21 or 91, looking for product that will ease Parkinson's symptoms or reduce anxiety, Greenhouse Wellness is a place where you will be welcomed and respected," said Gina Dubbé, co-owner and CEO of Greenhouse Wellness. "Everyone who visits us can trust that they will be taken care of by experts who are invested in their wellbeing."
For more information about Greenhouse Wellness, visit www.greenhousewellness.com.
Greenhouse Wellness is a medical cannabis dispensary located in Ellicott City, Maryland founded by Gina Dubbé and Leslie Apgar, M.D. With a focus on healing, best friends Dubbè and Apgar are changing the way people think about cannabis. Greenhouse Wellness is an intimidation-free space that feels more like a spa than a dispensary. Wellness consultants provide individuals with solutions to everyday chronic pain and qualifying illnesses or symptoms that constrain them. Greenhouse Wellness offers one of the largest menus in the state and focuses on educating patients about the science of cannabis and options for treatment. Its unique online ordering and curbside pickup offerings set it apart from other dispensaries in the area, providing patients with convenient, safe ordering options. Greenhouse Wellness' accolades include ranking on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list and being named Best Dispensary in the U.S. by Dispensary Magazine and Best Place to Work by Baltimore Business Journal. Dubbé and Apgar have been featured on NBC's "TODAY", "Let's Be Blunt with Montel" and other media outlets. For more information about Greenhouse Wellness, visit www.greenhousewellness.com.
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- Consumers' definition of quality is often at odds with their reason for purchasing
- New post-pandemic shopping behaviors show that price is not the #1 purchase driver across categories from food to clothing
- 19% of consumers say they look for the highest quality product (but quality is subjective)
- 33% of consumers say they look for the lowest price product (but price is relative)
CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today global management consulting firm Kearney's consumer think-tank, the Kearney Consumer Institute (KCI), releases its Q3 2022 Briefing on Quality (I can't get no) Satisfaction: The death of price/value and dissection of quality. The report looks into consumers' definition of quality and how it varies across categories and depending on the circumstance.
"When we talk about quality, we tend to objectify what are ultimately subjective standards," said the report's author Katie Thomas, who leads the Kearney Consumer Institute. "The traditional price/value equation is based on a mix of performance, durability, consumer perception. But even within those terms, there are widely variant definitions.
"I became interested in exploring the topic of scarcity from a consumer point of view when I'd asked a food brand to name the main selling point of their product," added Thomas. "When they came back with three, namely taste, health, and convenience, I realized that the concept of 'quality' has become too diluted for most consumers." So the KCI began exploring how consumers perceive quality and what they actually care most about.
The briefing addresses themes such as:
- How consumers' ambiguous definition of quality has made price/value an impossible equation
- How quality calculations try to objectify what are subjective standards
- How even price is subjective—and is also not the quality consumers most care about in their purchase decisions, no matter what they say
- How consumers identify primary quality dimensions that supersede all others
The study reports on feedback from consumers, making the case that quality and price are contextual for each group, dependent on category and relative cost.
The biggest takeaway is that consumers identify 1–2 leading primary quality dimensions across categories that are most important. For food, taste wins out. For clothes such as jeans, it comes down to fit and comfort. The brief shows how brands can improve focus on the primary quality, understand the expectations within that quality, and then determine broader thresholds and trade-offs with other qualities.
It can also come down to messaging. "Confusion over a product touting seemingly every benefit, and not enough clarity on the primary one, is what can make consumers walk away from a purchase. Brands can drill down to find that primary quality," said Katie Thomas. "Also, though we're living in a time of inflation, in our research we found that never once did price win as the primary quality."
A copy of the Q3 KCI Briefing (I can't get no) Satisfaction: The death of price/value and dissection of quality is available at this link.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mammoth Holdings LLC, America's premier express car wash platform, launched its newest location on August 5th in Prattville, Alabama, which will operate under "The Wash" banner, one of Mammoth's recent brand acquisitions. The site, located outside Montgomery, Alabama, features a new building and equipment, and highlights Mammoth's rapidly accelerating ground-up development strategy.
"The Wash in Prattville is a step forward in our vision to open 500 sites over the next 5 years," said Dave Hoffmann, CEO of Mammoth Holdings. "Greenfield construction is a key element of our growth strategy and opening the Prattville location advances our plans to expand new site development alongside ongoing acquisition activity."
The Prattville location is one of dozens of new sites under development that Mammoth plans to complete in the coming months, expanding its overall footprint throughout the United States. The Wash locations expand Mammoth's footprint within the Alabama market to 18 operating locations.
Mammoth Holdings is the first car wash platform formed by industry insiders and has 106 operating locations. Mammoth is customer-focused operationally; operator-focused in its approach to acquisitions; and seeks to be the partner-of-choice for car wash operators who desire liquidity, growth capital, and a tax-deferred equity investment opportunity. Mammoth Holdings' multi-brand portfolio includes Coastal Carwash, Shine-N-Go, SUDS, Silverstar, Busy Bee, PureMagic, Marc-1, Ultra, Wash Me Fast, Wiggy Wash, Pals, Finish Line, LuLu's, Ollie's, PitStop, and Swifty, among others.
Mammoth has significant growth capital and is actively seeking acquisitions and development opportunities.
In October 2018, Mammoth partnered with Red Dog Equity LLC, an Atlanta-based private equity firm, which, through its partnership with Tom Pritzker's family business interests (advised by The Pritzker Organization), provides the equity for Mammoth Holdings' corporate development initiatives. Monroe Capital and Morgan Stanley provide Mammoth Holdings' debt financing.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Mammoth Holdings operates 106 conveyor car washes under the Coastal Carwash, Shine-N-Go, SUDS, Silverstar, Busy Bee, PureMagic, Marc-1, Ultra, Wash Me Fast, Wiggy Wash, Pals, Finish Line, LuLu's, Ollie's, PitStop, and Swifty brands in Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Illinois, Utah, South Carolina, Mississippi, Louisiana, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Florida.
Mammoth Holdings was founded by Gary Dennis and Chip Hackett in 2002. To learn more, please visit us online at mammothholdings.com.
Red Dog Equity LLC is a private equity firm that invests in lower middle-market companies poised for strong growth in partnership with driven, entrepreneurial business leaders ("Red Dogs"). To learn more, please visit reddogequity.com.
The Pritzker Organization is the merchant bank for the business interests of the Tom Pritzker family. Additional information can be found at pritzkerorg.com.
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ANTIOCH, Calif. -- They call him "That Math Magician," because Deer Valley High School's Mr. Orosco can make students' math struggles disappear. Recently, he's pulled a new skill out of his hat: math raps.
Leadership and math teacher Jordan Orosco writes catchy rhymes and adds fun beats to help his students remember concepts from algebra 1 up to calculus, so they can score higher on exams.
"I definitely watch the math rap before tests because it helps me remember the names and formulas," said Deer Valley High School student Corey.
"Rap is a really great tool for teaching math because it's a bunch of rhyming and rhymes stick," explained Deer Valley High School student Lecia. "A rap about math has helped me so much because math is something that I've struggled with my whole life."
It all stems from Orosco's Deer Valley High School experience and a missed opportunity to show off his inner wordsmith.
"There used to be a math rap contest, if you could make a rap song all about math, then you could win a gift card," said Orosco. "And I never did it back then...I've always remembered that."
Now, Orosco fulfills his rap dreams by channeling his creativity into educational songs that students love to sing.
His recent hit song, "Math Rap," incorporates geometric formulas set to a synth-driven instrumental, and his students make a guest appearance in the music video.
Orosco also encourages learning on social media by posting his raps, along with other instructional math videos, on YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok for students everywhere to access.
"My hope was as they're scrolling through, looking at all of their pictures of their friends that hey, they might come across Mr. Orosco's That Math Magician page, and he's talking about circles and area and circumference," said Orosco. "Maybe it will just spark something in their brain to remember it."
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Shorter Callout Times, Lower Daily Minimums, Expanded Service Areas
BOSTON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Magellan Jets has enhanced its membership and jet card programs with the specific goal of helping clients return to business with confidence and ease. The Boston-based private aviation provider has expanded its Jet Card and Membership programs, adding the Explorer100 Private Jet Membership as well as a number of program features designed to help guests fly with greater freedom, flexibility, assurance, and certainty than ever before—including the ability to exercise a refund clause if market changes force them to reconsider their private aviation investment.
"As our programs have grown, we have experienced some of the highest levels of volume we've ever seen combined with some of the biggest challenges in aviation history, and we've learned a lot about what our clients need in today's re-opening market," said Magellan Jets President and co-founder Anthony Tivnan. "Everything we're announcing is a direct result of our singular belief in listening to our customer's needs. All of these program enhancements serve our passion for helping people live their best lives."
The company is launching these enhancements without removing any of the current features Magellan guests love, such as guaranteed no re-quote backup and recovery.
Explorer100 is Magellan's new, funds-on-account membership program based on their popular and award-winning Explorer Membership. Magellan's members enjoy fixed-rate pricing across four cabin-size categories; with a starting account of $100,000, members secure Explorer100's 12-month rate lock and unlock additional amenities including guaranteed Wi-Fi and long-leg/round-trip discounts.
Magellan has re-focused its legacy Jet Card Program around only the most popular and most-requested aircraft, such as the Phenom 300, a favorite among clients because of its spacious cabin volume and large baggage capacity. While many savvy flyers enjoy the ability to purchase jet-specific jet cards (popularized by the fractional jet model), lower hourly rates are available for those who only need access to a specific category of aircraft.
In a major move that will save money for customers making shorter flights, daily minimums—the minimum amount of flight time charged per day—are being reduced to as little as 60 minutes. According to Private Jet Card Comparisons, a buyer's guide tracking jet card and membership programs, light jet daily minimums have averaged 103.9 minutes at the end of Q2, a 33% increase from the end of 2019.
Jet Card Owners who purchase hours in larger blocks can take advantage of additional benefits such as fuel discounts and 18 month rate locks, which hold tremendous value for long-term planning and budgeting.
To provide guests with even more confidence in their investment despite widespread economic uncertainty, both Explorer100 Members and Jet Card Owners now have the ability to exercise a refund clause in their account in the event they need to re-assess their aviation needs.
"We've seen hesitancy among companies and individuals around making large, multi-year investments right now without knowing what the impact could be months and years down the line," said Magellan Jets President and co-founder Anthony Tivnan. "While other providers continue to lock their customers into multi-year agreements, we want to provide an additional layer of risk- and recession-proofing by allowing customers to recoup their unused investment if the need to pivot their business travel plans arises."
To meet the needs of returning corporate customers, both the Explorer100 Membership and Magellan's Jet Cards provide the flexibility to shorten their callout time even further and book a jet within as little as 24 hours' notice.
"In the last six months, we've seen corporate business once again become a larger part of our customer base, and we want to ensure our travelers have the products that work for their business," said Tivnan. "Callout time is important for our business clients. What has become certain is business travel uncertainty, and flexibility in scheduling and re-scheduling is critical. As market challenges have begun to subside, we've adapted, going from 72 hours down to the 24-hour callout ability."
Additional exciting program announcements include the unification of Magellan's Primary service area to include all 48 contiguous United States, as well as the addition of several popular international destinations, including Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
To read more about the new Explorer100 Membership, click here; for more information about the enhancements to Magellan's Jet Card offerings, click here.
Magellan Jets is a Boston-based private aviation solutions provider built on a commitment to three core values: Lead With Safety, Care Deeply, and Create Amazing. Founded in 2008, Magellan Jets' innovative model offers jet card ownership, jet membership, and on-demand charter services designed to provide the freedom and exceptional personalized service that private travelers demand. Magellan and its FAA-certificated Flight Support Department ensure every detail is tailored to exceed guests' expectations. Safety, security, privacy, and an uncompromising commitment to excellence in hospitality combine with the most heavily audited and thoroughly vetted network of aircraft in the world to let travelers experience private aviation the way it is meant to be—purely private.
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World's Leading International Cruise Line to Serve as Primary Sponsor on Daniel Suárez's No. 99 Chevrolet at Watkins Glen and Homestead
CONCORD, N.C., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daniel Suárez dreams of "cruising" through the next few regular season races as well as the upcoming 10-race NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs on his way to capturing the championship title in 2022.
So, it's appropriate that his Trackhouse Racing team announced today a partnership with Princess Cruises that will see the premium global cruise brand, just as it does with millions of guests, embark with Suárez on a journey to realize his dreams.
Princess will serve as the primary sponsor on Suárez's No. 99 Chevrolet Camaro at the Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International race on Aug. 21 and at Homestead-Miami (Fla.) Speedway on Oct. 23.
The partnership will also include Suárez's teammate Ross Chastain and expand beyond what race fans will see on Sunday. In the coming weeks Princess Cruises and Trackhouse Racing will unveil a program that will enable NASCAR fans to travel its ships around the world.
"We are proud to partner with Trackhouse Racing and enter the NASCAR world," said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. "Trackhouse has been one of the most exciting and interesting teams, we appreciate and applaud Daniel and Ross's impressive success and we look forward to showing NASCAR fans the exceptional, vacations Princess Cruises offers. We have a lot of plans that we think NASCAR fans are going to really like."
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the world's leading international premium cruise line operating a fleet of 15 modern cruise ships, carrying millions of guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe. Princess delivers the ultimate in effortless, personalized cruising featuring elegantly-appointed accommodations, world-class entertainment, and gourmet dining, all elevated by the Princess MedallionClass Experience.
Trackhouse Racing is in its second season in the Cup Series. Suárez and Chastain have visited victory lane three times in 2022 and are two of the favorites in the 16-driver playoffs that being Sept. 4 in Darlington (S.C.) Raceway.
"I can't certainly tell you the type of trip I am going to go on this off season if we win the championship," said Suárez who became the first driver from Mexico (Monterrey) to win in the Cup Series on June 12, 2022, at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway. "I think everyone has heard of Princess Cruises and dreams of going on a trip somewhere special. I hope we can help a lot of people do that soon."
Trackhouse founder and team owner Justin Marks said the new partnership with Princess Cruises is another testament to the team as well as the sport of NASCAR.
"The biggest and most recognizable companies are seeing the value in Trackhouse Racing, our drivers and the sport of NASCAR," said Marks who brought in entertainer Pitbull as a team partner last year as part of its off-track effort to expand the sport's fan base beyond its normal demographic. "Princess Cruises is a powerful brand and the goal of this partnership is to expose our fans to the wonders of a Princess cruise vacation and provide NASCAR fans a very cool way to travel the globe."
More information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.
About Princess Cruises
One of the best-known names in cruising, Princess Cruises is the world's leading international premium cruise line and tour company operating a fleet of 15 modern cruise ships, carrying millions of guests each year to 330 destinations around the globe, including the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexican Riviera, Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Asia, Canada/New England, Antarctica, and World Cruises. A team of professional destination experts have curated 170 itineraries, ranging in length from three to 111 days and Princess Cruises is continuously recognized as "Best Cruise Line for Itineraries." In 2017 Princess Cruises, with parent company Carnival Corporation, introduced MedallionClass Vacations enabled by the Medallion device, the vacation industry's most advanced wearable device, provided free to each guest sailing on a MedallionClass ship. The award-winning innovation offers the fastest way to an effortless personalized vacation, giving guests more time to do the things they love most. The company is part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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Facebook has failed to remove hate groups from its platform, investigation reveals
Facebook is also failing to re-direct users searching for hate terms to websites promoting tolerance.
Meta-owned Facebook has failed to take down white supremacist hate groups from its platform despite assuring users that it would ban them, an investigation revealed last week. The platform is also generating ad revenues from these groups, according to The Tech Transparency project (TPP), a research initiative of Campaign for Accountability, a nonprofit watchdog organisation.
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In response to a civil rights audit that criticised Facebook’s approach to racial justice issues, the platform said last November that it had taken steps to ban “organized hate groups, including white supremacist organizations, from the platform.”
However, TRP found that more than 80 white supremacist groups have a presence on Facebook, including some that Facebook itself has labelled as “dangerous organizations.”
The team searched Facebook for 226 organisations in their datasets to check if the searches were monetised with ads. They found that Facebook served ads in more than 40% of the searches for white supremacist groups.
The ads appearing in these searches ranged from the Coast Guard Foundation to retailers like Poshmark and Walmart—brands that likely don’t want to be associated with white supremacy.
Searches for some white supremacist groups, including those with “Ku Klux Klan” in their names, showed advertisements for Black churches, raising concerns that Facebook is highlighting potential targets for extremists, according to the research.
The U.S. has seen a string of racially motivated mass shootings in recent years. In 2015, white supremacist Dylann Roof killed nine Black members of a church in Charleston, South Carolina. More recently, a shooter in Buffalo, New York researched Black communities online to identify targets, before killing 10 at a supermarket.
TTP also found Google serving ads on some searches for the same set of 226 white supremacist organisations—though at a much lower rate of 12%. Facebook’s rate of monetisation is more than three times higher.
The investigation also found that despite years of warnings that Facebook’s algorithmic tools are pushing users toward extremism, the platform continues to auto-generate Pages for white supremacist organisations and direct users who visit white supremacist Pages to other extremist content.
Facebook is also failing to re-direct users searching for hate terms to websites promoting tolerance.
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 16, 2022
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EDT...
At 308 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Akron to Marilla. Movement was west at 15
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
West Seneca, Clarence, Depew, Lancaster, East Aurora, Darien Lakes
State Park, Elma, Marilla, Pembroke, Bennington, Akron, Alden, Wales
Center, Elma Center, Billington Heights, Corfu, Clarence Center and
Cowlesville.
This includes Interstate 90 near exit 48A.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 4306 7867 4275 7872 4275 7841 4304 7836
TIME...MOT...LOC 1908Z 092DEG 18KT 4297 7851 4283 7853
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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