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BOSTON — Boston College defensive back Jason Maitre wears a pendant of a lion around his neck, and he tries to adopt the attitude of one whenever he takes the field.
“That’s what we live by,” he said. “We’re always ready to hunt.”
After languishing in the middle of the Atlantic Coast Conference for most of the last decade — and stumbling to last in the division in 2021 — Boston College is hoping to strike a bit more fear in opponents this season. The keys to making a jump: A healthy Phil Jurkovec throwing to NFL prospect Zay Flowers, a more aggressive defense, and an edgier attitude in coach Jeff Hafley’s third year.
“It’s a little more intensity from the coaches and players, and you can feel it,” Maitre said. “I think we underachieved (last year). We can do big things. We have a good team.”
BC fired Steve Addazio in 2019 after seven years in which it never topped seven wins or a .500 conference record. Hafley’s connection to Ohio State, which was on its way to the playoffs at the time, gave the Eagles hope that they could aspire to more.
But two six-win seasons later, BC is still trapped in the middle. Last year’s team (6-6, 2-6 ACC) finished tied for last in the Atlantic Division.
Hafley said after opening training camp this month that he doesn’t feel more urgency to win now than he ever did. “Do I have a little bit more of an edge to me because I’m still a little bit (angry) how it went (last year)? Yeah, I am,” he said.
“But the urgency is the same. Exactly the same,” he said. “So maybe you’re just seeing a different edge out of me and maybe you’re seeing me just being more comfortable being a head coach and being who I am.”
THIRD TIME
Landing Jurkovec as a transfer from Notre Dame in Hafley’s first year was supposed to be a game-changer for BC, which hadn’t had an NFL prospect at quarterback since Matt Ryan left the Heights in 2008.
But the former four-star recruit hasn’t been able to stay healthy. Last year, it was a broken bone in his throwing hand; although he was expected to miss the rest of the season, he returned on Nov. 5 — reportedly with 50% grip strength.
Jurkovec wound up playing six games, completing 52 of 96 passes for 914 yards and seven touchdowns. He also ran 50 times for 322 yards and five scores.
All of his goals for this season depend on staying healthy.
“The big focus though this year is making sure that I don’t take as many hits,” he said.
ZAY DAY
Flowers had a chance to go pro, and he also considered transferring to a school with a higher-profile program that would allow him to cash in on name, image and likeness money.
Instead, he’s back for a chance to get his degree and to help BC win the division for the first time since Ryan led them to back-to-back appearances in the ACC title game.
Flowers led the ACC in 2020 with nine touchdown catches, grabbing 56 passes for 892 yards. As a junior, he caught 44 passes for 746 yards and five touchdowns.
Receiver Jaelen Gill missed the start of last season because of a stress fracture in his foot and finished with 24 catches for 269 yards. Jaden Williams (19, 212) will also be a target for Jurkovec, along with tight end George Takacs, who transferred from Notre Dame.
COMING AND GOING
Running back Pat Garwo III returns after topping 1,000 yards last season. But his blockers are all new: Four went to the NFL, and returning guard Christian Mahogany tore his ACL during spring practice.
Offensive coordinator John McNulty replaces Frank Cignetti Jr., who was hired by Pittsburgh. McNulty had worked for six NFL teams and as the OC at Rutgers but was most recently the tight ends coach at Notre Dame.
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WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
315 PM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northeastern
Tompkins County through 330 PM EDT...
At 315 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Groton, or near Cortland, moving south at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Groton, Nubia, Peruville and Mc Lean.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 4261 7626 4259 7626 4251 7627 4255 7640
4262 7634 4262 7631
TIME...MOT...LOC 1915Z 016DEG 6KT 4258 7631
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Kings (Brooklyn), Southwest Suffolk, Southeast
Suffolk, Southern Queens and Southern Nassau Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all
people entering the surf zone. Anyone visiting the beaches
should stay out of the surf. Rip currents can sweep even the
best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
If you enter the surf zone, always have a flotation device with
you and swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax
and float, and do not swim against the current. If able, swim in
a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face
the shore and yell or wave for help.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Oswego
County through 400 PM EDT...
At 316 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Redfield, or 13 miles northwest of Camden, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain.
possible. Heavy rains could cause flooding.
Central Square, Hastings, Mexico, Williamstown, Parish, Altmar,
Kasoag, Amboy Center, Howardville, Mallory and Salmon River
Reservoir.
This includes Interstate 81 between exits 32 and 35.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 4348 7582 4338 7586 4326 7613 4351 7627
4358 7587
TIME...MOT...LOC 1916Z 067DEG 15KT 4348 7592
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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TORONTO — Blue Jays right-hander Ross Stripling has pitched six perfect innings against the Baltimore Orioles in a scoreless tie.
Stripling has struck out seven.
Orioles right-hander Austin Voth held Toronto hitless until Danny Jansen’s two-out single in the third.
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Wheat for Sep. was off 22.75 cents at $7.6325 a bushel; Sep. corn rose 4 cents at $6.15 a bushel, Sep. oats was down 10 cents at $4.3175 a bushel; while Sep. soybeans gained 21 cents at $14.7525 a bushel.
Beef and pork higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Aug. live cattle was up .45 cent at $1.4175 a pound; Aug. feeder cattle rose 1.73 cents at $1.8325 a pound; while Oct. lean hogs rose 1.48 cents at $.9815 a pound. | https://www.mrt.com/business/article/Grains-mixed-Livestock-higher-17380071.php | 2022-08-17T21:01:07Z | https://www.mrt.com/business/article/Grains-mixed-Livestock-higher-17380071.php | true |
LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk caused a stir by tweeting that he was buying the English soccer team Manchester United — whose current owners are opposed by many fans — then saying several hours later that it was a joke.
It comes as the billionaire Tesla CEO faces a legal battle in the U.S. after backing out of a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion. He is a prolific user of the platform, often musing about social issues or joking with his 103 million followers and occasionally getting into trouble with U.S. regulators.
Early Wednesday, Musk sent a tweet about his political affiliations and then added in a second tweet: “Also, I’m buying Manchester United ur welcome.”
That came as shocking news in the Manchester United world — albeit welcome to many — after nearly a decade of sub-par performances.
Asked by a follower whether he was serious, Musk later tweeted, “No, this is a long-running joke on Twitter. I’m not buying any sports teams.”
It wasn’t Musk’s first joke about buying a popular franchise. In April, he tweeted, “Next I’m buying Coca-Cola to put the cocaine back in.” He noted in the thread about Manchester United that the Coca-Cola tweet had also been in jest.
Musk previously ran afoul of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for tweets claiming that he had the funding to take Tesla private in 2018, leading the electric vehicle maker’s stock price to jump. That led to a securities fraud settlement requiring his tweets be approved by a Tesla attorney before being published.
He’s now facing more legal woes over the deal to buy Twitter that he negotiated in April. Musk sold roughly $8.5 billion worth of Tesla shares to help fund the purchase and lined up a diverse group of other investors to back him.
The deal fell apart last month after Musk said Twitter refused to provide him enough information about the number of fake accounts on the platform. Twitter could have tried to make him pay a $1 billion breakup fee that he agreed to but instead is suing to force him to complete the purchase. The case is set to go to trial in Delaware in October.
Musk, with his seemingly unlimited potential to buy the best soccer players in the world, would have been a welcome prospect for many Man United fans who want to see the club back at the top of the game.
Man United was arguably the biggest team in world soccer under manager Alex Ferguson, winning 13 Premier League titles and two Champions League trophies. But since Ferguson’s retirement in 2013, the team has struggled to win trophies.
Last season, United finished 35 points behind champion Manchester City — the club’s local rival — and there were protests against the Glazer family, the team’s American owners.
Many supporters in the club’s huge international fanbase have opposed the Glazers since they took control in 2005, in part because they financed the takeover by putting the club in debt for the first time in decades.
The latest low came Saturday when United lost 4-0 to Brentford, a small team from west London that was promoted to the Premier League in 2021. It was United’s second straight loss to open the season, leaving it in last place in the 20-team Premier League.
The Manchester United Supporters’ Trust fan group, known as MUST, condemned the owners following last weekend’s match.
“What we have witnessed tonight is an embarrassment — no, a humiliation — for Manchester United fans. And yet in many ways it was not a surprise. It feels like the culmination of a long-term direction of travel,” the fan club said in a statement. “MUST hold the owners of the Club primarily responsible for this new low in our decade of decline.” | https://www.cbs42.com/tech-news/ap-technology/musk-tweet-joking-about-buying-manchester-united-causes-stir/ | 2022-08-17T21:01:19Z | https://www.cbs42.com/tech-news/ap-technology/musk-tweet-joking-about-buying-manchester-united-causes-stir/ | false |
US officials warn of uptick in weapons smuggled to Haiti
MIAMI (AP) - U.S. investigators say they have noticed an uptick in the amount and caliber of weapons being smuggled from Florida to Haiti in recent months.
Anthony Salisbury, chief of the Miami Homeland Security Investigations office, said agents are increasing their efforts to stop the trafficking, noting rising gang violence around Haiti's capital.
Salisbury said the guns seized include a .50 caliber sniper rifle that military snipers use and other machine guns not usually seen. Agents have noticed an increase in caliber and volume.
"It's incredibly disturbing," Salisbury told The Associated Press. "In the wrong hands, these weapons are capable of causing a vast amount of destruction.
In July, the U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution renewing the mandate of a U.N. office in Haiti and calling on all countries to stop the transfer of small arms, light weapons and ammunition that could be fueling gang violence.
Homeland Security Investigations said it continues to investigate the uptick. The spike in violence comes as gangs grow in power following the July 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
Firearms are displayed during a news conference at the Homeland Security Investigations Miami Field Office (HSI), Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Miami. HSI is working with other agencies to highlight efforts to crack down on a recent increase of firearms and ammunition smuggling to Haiti and other Caribbean nations. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
But the gang wars have intensified in the past few weeks with gangs setting a church and a courthouse on fire, among other steps.
Firearms are displayed during a news conference at the Homeland Security Investigations Miami Field Office (HSI), Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Miami. HSI is working with other agencies to highlight efforts to crack down on a recent increase of firearms and ammunition smuggling to Haiti and other Caribbean nations. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Anthony Salisbury, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations Miami (HSI), speaks during a news conference at the Homeland Security Investigations Miami Field Office, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Miami. HSI is working with other agencies to highlight efforts to crack down on a recent increase of firearms and ammunition smuggling to Haiti and other Caribbean nations. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
A Barrett 50 caliber rifle is displayed during a news conference at the Homeland Security Investigations Miami Field Office (HSI), Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Miami. HSI is working with other agencies to highlight efforts to crack down on a recent increase of firearms and ammunition smuggling to Haiti and other Caribbean nations. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Anthony Salisbury, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations Miami (HSI), speaks during a news conference at the Homeland Security Investigations Miami Field Office, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Miami. HSI is working with other agencies to highlight efforts to crack down on a recent increase of firearms and ammunition smuggling to Haiti and other Caribbean nations. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Anthony Salisbury, special agent in charge of Homeland Security Investigations Miami (HSI), speaks during a news conference at the Homeland Security Investigations Miami Field Office, Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022, in Miami. HSI is working with other agencies to highlight efforts to crack down on a recent increase of firearms and ammunition smuggling to Haiti and other Caribbean nations. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11121325/US-officials-warn-uptick-weapons-smuggled-Haiti.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-17T21:02:54Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11121325/US-officials-warn-uptick-weapons-smuggled-Haiti.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Fire hits vacant Grossinger's hotel, once a Catskills jewel
LIBERTY, N.Y. (AP) - A fire consumed a building at the site of the long-closed Grossinger´s resort, once among the most storied and glamorous hotels in New York's Catskills.
In its heyday after World War II, Grossinger's drew hundreds of thousands of vacationers a year, many of them Jewish. The resort had a 27-hole golf course, indoor and outdoor pools, a nightclub, two kosher kitchens and a 1,500-seat dining room. It drew crooners like Eddie Fisher and has been cited as an inspiration for the 1987 movie "Dirty Dancing."
The fire broke out Tuesday evening in a three-and-half story building on the old hotel property. Firefighters who responded to the scene had to cut through a gate and were hampered by overgrowth and concrete barriers. An excavator knocked down the unidentified structure after the fire was out, according to a Facebook post by the Liberty Fire Department.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
The former 812-acre resort is about 80 miles (130 kilometers) north of New York City.
Fisher not only made his debut at Grossinger's, but married fellow entertainer Debbie Reynolds there in 1955. Other big names to appear at the resort were Joel Grey and Leslie Uggams, as well as boxers Rocky Marciano and Jack Dempsey.
Grossinger's operated for nearly 70 years before closing in 1986, suffering the fate of many local hotels after the region's appeal faded. The site fell into disrepair amid efforts to redevelop it. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11121341/Fire-hits-vacant-Grossingers-hotel-Catskills-jewel.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-17T21:03:12Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11121341/Fire-hits-vacant-Grossingers-hotel-Catskills-jewel.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
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TORONTO (AP) — Blue Jays right-hander Ross Stripling has pitched six perfect innings against the Baltimore Orioles in a scoreless tie.
Stripling was activated from the injured list before the game. He had been sidelined by a sore right hip.
The 32-year-old Stripling has thrown 67 pitches, 48 for strikes. He threw 11 pitches to Austin Hays in a strikeout to start the second inning.
Stripling has struck out seven.
Orioles right-hander Austin Voth held Toronto hitless until Danny Jansen's two-out single in the third.
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ORONO, Maine (AP) — Samantha Hegmann-Wary, associate athletic director for compliance, will serve as acting athletic director at the University of Maine starting next month, officials said Wednesday.
The appointment was announced after the departure of Athletic Director Ken Ralph, who is headed to Division III Southwestern University.
Hegmann-Wary will lead the department during a transformative era marked by a $90 million grant from the Harold Alfond Foundation to upgrade sports facilities, said UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy.
Hegmann-Wary was hired by UMaine in 2019. She oversees the implementation of NCAA rules and regulations for all 17 varsity programs. She also serves as supervisor for several sports. | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/UMaine-appoints-interim-athletic-director-17380148.php | 2022-08-17T21:04:49Z | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/UMaine-appoints-interim-athletic-director-17380148.php | true |
Sauvignon Blanc is Chile’s second-most widely planted variety, with over 35,000 cultivated acres, primarily in the Coastal and Central Valley regions. Vineyards aren’t like sports or elections, however, because second place is definitely a good place to be — particularly for Sauvignon Blanc, which is responsible for around 40% of all white grapes grown in Chile. (For the curious, it’s ever-popular Cabernet Sauvignon holding steady in the number one position.)
For white wine lovers who haven’t had the opportunity to taste Chilean Sauvignon Blanc, there may still be a bit of mystery. And for those that drank it years or decades ago, there is hopefully a surprise in store, with a renewed focus on quality humming throughout Chile in general, and in the Sauvignon Blanc vineyards in particular.
To put this in a larger context, Joaquín Hidalgo, a Buenos Aries-based journalist and expert on Chilean wines, references two of the most well-known names in all of Sauvignon Blanc production.
“There are two poles in terms of flavor,” says Hidalgo, noting the country of New Zealand, and Sancerre, in France’s Loire Valley. “Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is in the middle, slightly tending towards Sancerre — green, saline, tension.” Interestingly, the volume of Chilean Sauvignon Blanc is also situated between these two regions — it grows less than New Zealand, but more than Sancerre. (In fact, Chile’s Casablanca region alone produces more wine than Sancerre.) In other words, if you enjoy the products of either of the regions, there’s probably a few bottles from Chile that will be satisfying.
Julio Alonso is the executive director of Wines of Chile USA, and he says that in the U.S. most people can find a great bottle of Chilean Sauvignon Blanc in the $11-$22 range but that “price increases are trending” due to “rising quality perceptions” and an overall premiumization of Chilean wines in general. But the good news is that there is a high level of diversity and that the wine industry in Chile was largely spared from recent supply channel disruptions, so there is still outstanding quality and value to be found in the U.S. market.
Hidalgo points out three main growing regions: Coastal (Humboldt and Coastal Ranges), Inland (Central Valley and slopes of the Andes), and Southern (the deep south near Patagonia, still considered to be experimenting with potential).
The cool and wide Humboldt Current runs from Antarctica to the Equator, and “chills everything it touches,” according to Hidalgo. The coastal zone is a particularly interesting region on which to focus, especially for lovers of Sauvignon Blanc that offers crisp citrus acidity, vibrant tension, and balanced fruit and the restrained herbal character that cooling air, morning mist, and a long growing season enables.
This area is also impacted by the Coastal Range. The eastern slopes of Casablanca, Quillota, and Litueche are slightly protected from the chilly ocean influence, while the western slopes (Leyda, San Antonio, Paredones, and Zapallar) are directly in the maritime environment. The range is also a “patchwork” of soil combinations, according to Hidalgo, granting a scope of nuanced Sauvignon Blanc. He points out Casablanca as a prime example, with it’s granite-based “mosaic” that reflects maicillo (course particles of sand and gravel), clay, or granite bedrock depending on where the vines are located along the slope.
Alonso notes that coastal Sauvignon Blanc is “leading abroad” gesturing that this category is exciting to drinkers in the U.S. and elsewhere. And with nearly 20% of production coming into the market here, it’s worth a look on the wine shop shelf to sample bottle or two to see what it’s all about.
Chilean Sauvignon Blanc to Try*:
$20 and Under
Viña Morandé Gran Reserva Sauvignon Blanc 2020 ($20) - If you love a full-bodied white with substantial acidity.
Matetic Vineyards EQ Coastal Sauvignon Blanc 2020 ($20) - A zesty, biodynamic wine.
Casas del Bosque La Cantera Sauvignon Blanc 2020 ($18) - A refreshing citrus and herbal wine for seafood.
Montes Wines Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2021 ($15) - A flavorful wine with tropical and jalapeno notes.
Viña Koyle Costa La Flor Sauvignon Blanc 2021 ($18) - A texture white wine to pair with poultry.
Around $25
Viña Garcés Silva Amayna Sauvignon Blanc 2020 ($25) - A concentrated and textured wine from the coast.
Ventisquero Wine Estates Grey Sauvignon Blanc 2019 ($25) - Saline- driven, with green pepper and citrus character.
Viña Tabalí Talinay Sauvignon Blanc 2021 ($24) - Mineral driven and fresh, with a touch of smoky notes.
*Notes based on media samples. | https://www.forbes.com/sites/jillbarth/2022/08/17/the-rising-appeal-of-chilean-sauvignon-blanc/ | 2022-08-17T21:05:25Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/jillbarth/2022/08/17/the-rising-appeal-of-chilean-sauvignon-blanc/ | true |
NEW YORK (AP) — Backed by the grassroots labor group that secured the first-ever union victory of an Amazon warehouse in the U.S., workers of another warehouse filed a petition on Tuesday for an election in upstate New York in the hopes of a similar outcome.
A spokesperson for the National Labor Relations Board said the petition was filed for the warehouse known as ALB1, located in the town of Schodack, roughly 10 miles (16 kilometers) southeast of Albany.
To qualify for a union election, the NLRB requires signatures from 30% of eligible voters at a specific facility. Whether or not workers have reached that threshold will likely be hashed out in the coming weeks.
Paul Flaningan, an Amazon spokesperson, said the company has roughly 1,000 warehouse workers at the Schodack location. But in the filing, the Amazon Labor Union, the nascent union backing the workers, said there would be roughly 400 employees in the bargaining unit.
Heather Goodall, a warehouse worker and a former insurance agent who’s leading the organizing effort, said in an interview earlier this month that workers had enough support to file for a union petition, but were choosing to delay in order to pick up even more signatures. On Tuesday, she said the group’s attorneys were not ready to release information on the number of signatures collected to the public.
The NLRB must now verify if the workers who signed the petition are qualified to seek an election. If the agency approves, it will sort out dates and times for an election between the company and the Amazon Labor Union, which pulled off a union win on Staten Island, New York in April.
The union, composed of former and current warehouse workers, began backing organizing efforts in upstate New York after it was approached by Goodall, who joined Amazon in February to scope out the company’s working conditions. She quickly began talking to her co-workers about organizing and launched the union campaign in May along with a group of other workers.
Soon after, Goodall said she met with the Teamsters and the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, or RWDSU, which also took on Amazon during a union election at a facility in Bessemer, Alabama, the results of which are still being contested.
Eventually, she said organizers decided to pursue a more grassroots approach and align with the ALU, based on a belief the group understood the company better than other established unions.
“It seemed to make sense that we work directly with them, and continue to build the Amazon Labor Union nationally,” Goodall said.
A labor victory in Schodack would essentially broaden ALU’s support within Amazon and transform it into a touch point for labor concerns beyond Staten Island. It could also revive enthusiasm that began to flail following the group’s May loss at a second warehouse on Staten Island and reports that it halted organizing at two other nearby facilities.
At the same time, the ALU is defending its lone win against Amazon, which has filed more than two dozen objections to that election. Attorneys for both sides have attempted to discredit the others’ claims during a weeks-long, contentious NLRB hearing that wrapped up in mid-July. A ruling on that case is expected to be issued in the coming weeks.
Organizers say Amazon has already began holding meetings with workers in Schodack to discourage them from unionizing. In a statement, Flaningan, the Amazon spokesperson, said employees can choose what they want to do.
“As a company, we don’t think unions are the best answer for our employees,” Flaningan said. “Our focus remains on working directly with our team to continue making Amazon a great place to work.”
Meanwhile, dozens of TikTok creators are pledging to stop business with Amazon until it meets the demands of the union, such as a minimum wage of $30 an hour and longer breaks. On Tuesday, the nonprofit Gen-Z for Change unveiled a campaign backed by roughly 70 content creators who say they will refuse to monetize their platforms for Amazon unless “tangible changes” are made to improve working condition.
“Amazon’s widespread mistreatment of their workers and blatant use of union busting tactics will no longer be tolerated by the TikTok Community or TikTok Creators,” said the letter the group shared on Twitter.
Amazon did not respond to a request for comment on the campaign.
Other campaigns have been underway at company warehouses in states like Kentucky and North Carolina as workers attempt to gather enough signatures to petition for their own elections. Among other things, workers in upstate New York are calling for better training at the company’s warehouse and higher wages.
“We have employees that are unable to even make it to work because they can’t afford gas,” Goodall said. “They can’t afford car repairs, they can’t afford to support their families.”
The petition comes amid broader scrutiny into Amazon and its warehouse operations across the country. On Monday, dozens of workers at a company air hub in San Bernardino, California walked off the job to protest low wages and safety from heat.
Federal officials have also been more involved. Last month, OSHA inspected Amazon facilities in a handful of states after receiving referrals for health and safety violations. The civil division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York is also investigating safety hazards at Amazon warehouses and what a spokesperson for the office called “fraudulent conduct designed to hide injuries from OSHA and others.” | https://www.kxnet.com/news/business-beat/ap-business/amazon-workers-in-upstate-new-york-file-for-union-election/ | 2022-08-17T21:06:15Z | https://www.kxnet.com/news/business-beat/ap-business/amazon-workers-in-upstate-new-york-file-for-union-election/ | true |
BATON ROUGE, La. (KTVE/KARD)— The Louisiana Department of Health reported 1,699 new cases and 21 new deaths on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, bringing the total number of cases to 1,407,047 and the total number of deaths to 17,743.
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As stated on the LDH website, the new case increase may not match the difference between today’s total cases and the previous update because of the daily removal of newly identified duplicates and out-of-state cases.
Hospitalizations remained the same and the number of patients on ventilators remained the same as of Wednesday; coming to a total of 580 hospitalized patients with 27 on ventilators.
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In our area, 130 new cases and 7 new deaths were reported on Wednesday. Ouachita Parish is still reporting the most cases and deaths in our area with 57,016 total confirmed cases and 775 total confirmed deaths.
Here is a list of local parishes reporting confirmed cases and deaths:
- Ouachita Parish – 57,016 cases, 775 deaths (21 new cases and 6 new deaths)
- Lincoln Parish – 13,825 cases, 151 deaths (11 new cases)
- Morehouse Parish – 7,853 cases, 136 deaths (11 new cases)
- Franklin Parish – 8,088 cases, 181 deaths (5 new cases)
- Union Parish – 7,984 cases, 140 deaths (7 new cases)
- Richland Parish – 7,783 cases, 103 deaths (18 new cases)
- Concordia Parish –5,725 cases, 91 deaths (19 new cases)
- Jackson Parish – 5,007 cases, 77 deaths (2 new cases)
- Madison Parish –3,613 cases, 58 deaths (5 new cases)
- Winn Parish – 4,957 cases, 65 deaths (5 new cases)
- West Carroll Parish – 4,193 cases, 69 deaths (5 new cases)
- La Salle Parish – 4,718 cases, 64 deaths (3 new cases and 1 new death)
- Catahoula Parish – 2,914 cases, 58 deaths (3 new cases)
- East Carroll Parish – 2,889 cases, 38 deaths (5 new cases)
- Caldwell Parish – 4,010 cases, 55 deaths (4 new cases)
- Tensas Parish – 1,149 cases, 13 deaths (6 new cases) | https://www.cenlanow.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-in-louisiana-state-reports-1699-new-cases-21-new-deaths-on-august-17/ | 2022-08-17T21:07:10Z | https://www.cenlanow.com/health/coronavirus/coronavirus-in-louisiana-state-reports-1699-new-cases-21-new-deaths-on-august-17/ | true |
(NEXSTAR) – As Airbnb continues to crack down on partying at its rentals, the company says it is rolling out “new anti-party tools” in the U.S. and Canada intended to prevent some users from making reservations.
Earlier this summer, the home-rental website enacted strict anti-party measures for both Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. This kept any users that lacked positive reviews from booking an entire home listing for one-night reservations on either holiday weekend.
Then in June, Airbnb permanently banned parties at homes listed on its site for short-term rentals. In 2021 alone, more than 6,600 guests were suspended for related violations, according to Airbnb.
Airbnb’s new system aims to identify “potentially high-risk reservations and prevent those users from taking advantage of our platform.” A pilot program of a similar system has been conducted in Australia, where the company says it has seen a 35% drop in unauthorized parties since the program launched in October 2021.
The system will soon be permanent in Australia, and testing on the technology is now set to begin in the U.S. and Canada.
According to Airbnb, the system will look at multiple factors, including your history of — or lack of — positive reviews, how long you’ve been on Airbnb, how long your trip is, when during the week you plan to stay, how far away the listing is, and “many” additional aspects. Depending on the results, you may be prevented from making a reservation.
“The primary objective is attempting to reduce the ability of bad actors to throw unauthorized parties which negatively impact our Hosts, neighbors, and the communities we serve,” Airbnb said in a press release.
Those who are unable to book an entire home because of this new technology will be able to book a private room or a hotel stay through Airbnb, the company noted.
This new system is being referred to as “a more robust and sophisticated version” of Airbnb’s “under-25 system,” which focused on users under the age of 25 with no positive reviews trying to book local stays. However, Airbnb believes the new system will “have less of a blunt impact” on those that aren’t planning on throwing a party.
“While we are optimistic that this technology will have a positive impact for the safety of our community and our goal to reduce unauthorized parties — we want to be clear that no system is perfect,” Airbnb said. “We will communicate with transparency about the results of this testing phase and the next steps of our ban on parties.”
Airbnb began to crack down on parties in 2019 after a fatal shooting at a party at a house in California. At the time, the company prohibited advertising parties at Airbnb locations on social media.
The number of parties at Airbnb locations only increased during the pandemic, Airbnb said, as people moved gatherings from bars and clubs to rented homes. That led to a temporary ban in 2020.
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FRESNO, Calif. (AP) — A former U.S. Congressman from central California was arrested Tuesday by federal agents on wire fraud, money laundering, and campaign contribution fraud charges stemming from “multiple fraud schemes,” federal prosecutors said.
Terrance “T.J.” Cox was arrested by agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigations in Fresno, where he was booked to the Fresno County jail on a U.S. Marshals hold, jail records showed. It was not immediately known if he has an attorney who can speak on his behalf. An email message sent to Cox Tuesday was not immediately answered.
Cox, a Democrat, represented the 21st Congressional District from January 2019 to January 2021. The district is in the agriculture-rich San Joaquin Valley and includes Kings County and portions of Fresno, Kern and Tulare counties.
Cox, 59, was charged with 15 counts of wire fraud, 11 counts of money laundering, one count of financial institution fraud, and one count of campaign contribution fraud, U.S. Attorney Phillip Talbert said in a statement.
Talbert said that between 2013 and 2018, Cox allegedly obtained $1.7 million from funds he solicited from clients and loans he got for his companies and then stole by diverting the money to “off-the-book bank accounts.”
Cox partially owned, managed and was employed by several companies and non-profit organizations, including a business that helped companies get loans and federal tax credits, an almond processing company and a non-profit that operated Granite Park, a recreation facility in Fresno, according to the complaint.
Cox also fraudulently obtained a $1.5 million construction loan to develop Granite Park, Talbert said.
After his nonprofit could not qualify for the construction loan for the recreation facility without a party guaranteeing the loan, Cox said that one of the companies he co-owned would guarantee the loan, and submitted a fabricated board resolution that falsely stated that during a meeting all company owners had agreed to guarantee the Granite Park loan.
“No meeting took place, and the other owners did not agree to back the loan,” Talbert said.
The loan later went into default, causing a loss of more than $1.28 million, he said.
According to the indictment, when Cox was campaigning in 2017 for the U.S. House of Representatives he reimbursed family members and associates for donations to his campaign, prosecutors said. Cox arranged for over $25,000 in illegal straw or conduit donations to his campaign, Talbert said.
If convicted, Cox faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for wire fraud and money laundering, and up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine for wire fraud affecting a financial institution. The charge of campaign contribution fraud carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, | https://www.krqe.com/news/politics/ex-congressman-from-california-arrested-charged-with-fraud/ | 2022-08-17T21:09:40Z | https://www.krqe.com/news/politics/ex-congressman-from-california-arrested-charged-with-fraud/ | false |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Airbnb says it will use new methods to spot and block people who try to use the short-term rental service to throw a party.
The company said Tuesday it has introduced technology that examines the would-be renter’s history on Airbnb, how far they live from the home they want to rent, whether they’re renting for a weekday or weekend, and other factors.
Airbnb said the screening system that it is rolling out for listings in the United States and Canada has been tested since last October in parts of Australia, where it produced a 35% drop in unauthorized parties.
The San Francisco-based company said the technology is designed to prevent a customer’s request for reservation from ever reaching the host of the property involved. Airbnb said people blocked from renting an entire home might be able to book a single room because the host is more likely to be around.
Airbnb has been under growing pressure to clamp down on parties since 2019, when a Halloween house party in a San Francisco suburb ended with five people dead in a shooting.
The following year, Airbnb announced a worldwide party ban at its listings and banned people under 25 from renting an entire house near their home unless they had a record of positive reviews on the site. The party ban was initially cast as a temporary health measure during the pandemic but was made permanent in June. | https://www.krqe.com/news/technology/airbnb-is-rolling-out-new-screening-tools-to-stop-parties/ | 2022-08-17T21:10:00Z | https://www.krqe.com/news/technology/airbnb-is-rolling-out-new-screening-tools-to-stop-parties/ | true |
Top outdoor stakes for dogs
For anyone without a fenced-in yard, a tie-out stake is an effective way to allow your dog outside without them running off. A stake featuring a swivel hook on the top where a cable or other tether can be attached is inserted into the ground. The other end of the tether is attached to your dog’s collar or harness, giving it free rein in every direction from the stake to explore, play and relax.
Stakes should be made of metal or steel. The length of the portion of the stake that penetrates the ground corresponds to its strength: the deeper the stake, the more stable it is. Some stakes are straight, with flares along the shaft to dig into the ground, while some are designed as corkscrews for maximum stability.
While stakes allow freedom in a yard or campsite, there are important safety measures to keep in mind before buying one.
Tie-out dog stake tips
- Train your dog. Just like walking on a leash, it will take time for dogs to adjust to using a tie-out stake. Spend time with them and train them when first introducing the stake so they understand limits and best behaviors.
- Do not leave your dog unsupervised. Dogs should not be left on their own on a tie-out stake. Tethers or cables present tripping and choking hazards, while dogs that run to the end of their limit risk whiplash and other injuries when they are pulled back.
- Regularly inspect. Periodically check the stake for any defects that may occur over time. Weather and frequent use can slowly dislodge the stake, making it more vulnerable to the force of a dog.
- Remove or avoid obstacles. Inspect the area within range for any barriers or impediments, such as trees, playhouses or swing sets. Remove any obstacles or find a new area if they cannot be removed. If you have two dogs, you should hook them up separately to avoid entanglement.
- Affix to a harness. Unless you have a calm dog familiar with using a tether, hook it up using a harness instead of a collar. Dogs can choke themselves or damage the neck when testing the limits of the rope. A Martingale collar, which gently tightens around the neck when dogs pull, may be suitable under close supervision as the dog trains.
- Provide water and shade. If your dog stays outside for long periods, be sure they have access to shaded areas away from the sun. Provide cold, clean and fresh water at all times.
Best tie-out dog stakes
This steel tie-out stake takes a bit of force to get into the ground, but it’s strong and stable once planted directly down. The solid construction and corkscrew design are ideal for small and medium dogs, as well as well-behaved large dogs that won’t try to break free. The stake is also weather resistant, providing value for years of use.
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This steel corkscrew stake is easy to put into the ground with the help of a comfortable grip on the head. The blue vinyl coating also helps people see the stake to avoid tripping over it. The generous height above ground, including the long neck, allows the swivel to move easily without fear of tangles. It also includes a 20-feet cable.
Designed for the utmost stability, this reinforced stake supports dogs up to 125 pounds. Once the spiral stake is securely planted, it is locked into place with a sturdy cup that digs into the ground and prevents side-to-side movement over time, which loosens the soil. While this popular stake is best suited to medium dogs, IntelliLeash also offers a smaller and larger stake.
Frisco Easy Grip Stake with Cable
This durable steel stake comes with a compatible cable that is easily attached to the included metal swivel. The cable spans 30 feet, offering plenty of range for your dog; it’s coated in vinyl to withstand daily use. The stake handle is also covered in vinyl to make planting it easier on the hands.
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Almost all of this 21-inch stake is designed to be implanted underground, with just a dome and short top exposed. Made of one piece of steel, the lengthy stake provides impressive stability and durability for even larger dogs. A solid metal ring also allows for movement around the stake without tangles. Despite the small exposure, the yellow coloring makes it noticeable.
Designed for those on the go, this set provides convenience and security for small and medium dogs. The heavy-duty steel anchor reaches depths up to 10 inches; an included steel lever makes installation easy, requiring little exertion. The set also comes with a carabiner to clip onto the swivel and a brush to clean the stake when removed. All of the pieces fit into a handy carrying bag to take with you.
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While it comes at a high price, this is one of the largest tie-out dog stakes. Ideal for bigger dogs, almost all of this 28-inch giant stake secures underground. While it may take some effort to get into the ground, it provides reliable support once installed. A swivel ring prevents tangles, and a bright orange coating provides easy visibility.
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This inexpensive stake provides terrific value with its depth, color and durability. The stake reaches almost two feet into the ground. It forgoes the spiral design but flares out in two spots to prevent the stake from being easily pulled upward. Its red coloring is helpful for identification. The dome shape prevents tangles, and the metal construction withstands weather across the seasons.
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CALGARY, AB, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enbridge Inc. (Enbridge or the Company) (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) today announced it has completed a joint venture merger transaction with Phillips 66 (P66) resulting in a single joint venture holding both Enbridge's and P66's indirect ownership interests in Gray Oak Pipeline, LLC (Gray Oak) and DCP Midstream LP (DCP) and an agreement to realign their respective economic and governance interests in the underlying business operations.
Through the surviving joint venture as illustrated below, Enbridge will increase its indirect economic interest in Gray Oak to 58.5% from 22.8%, and the parties have agreed to transfer to Enbridge, from P66, the operatorship of Gray Oak, the long-haul, contracted pipeline which provides critical, low-cost connectivity from the Permian into Corpus Christi and the Houston area. The transfer of operatorship of Gray Oak is planned to occur in the second quarter of 2023. In turn, Enbridge will reduce its indirect economic interest in DCP to 13.2% from 28.3%, further reducing its commodity price exposure and strengthening the Company's low risk pipeline-utility model.
The merger is expected to be immediately accretive to Enbridge's distributable cash flow per share and result in an approximately US$400 million cash payment to the Company from the merged entity. The cash generated from the transaction will create additional financial flexibility and further the Company's capital allocation priorities.
"We're pleased to have reached this new arrangement with P66 to optimize the combined assets and drive operational and financial synergies from both assets," said Al Monaco, President and Chief Executive Officer of Enbridge. "It's another example of our continued focus on optimizing our portfolio and surfacing value for our shareholders, while further building out our already strong U.S. Gulf Coast export position. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with P66."
Gray Oak Pipeline, in combination with Enbridge's Ingleside Energy Center (EIEC), provides an industry-leading solution to deliver low-cost, long-lived Permian Basin oil to local Gulf Coast and global export markets. The EIEC currently loads nearly 30% of North American oil exports. Through 2030, the Company anticipates that Permian oil supply will grow by an estimated two million barrels per day, enhancing Gray Oak's utilization and driving increased oil exports off the Gulf Coast. Further integration of Gray Oak and the EIEC is expected to support the development of new commercial solutions and future growth potential, unlocking additional value for Enbridge's customers.
Enbridge intends to extend its solar self-power strategy by working with the other Gray Oak owners to develop solar facilities along the Gray Oak right-of-way in support of the Company's net-zero emissions targets, and those of its customers'.
Citi acted as financial advisor to Enbridge and Vinson & Elkins acted as its legal counsel.
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Forward-looking information, or forward-looking statements, have been included in this news release to provide information about Enbridge and its subsidiaries and affiliates, including management's assessment of Enbridge and its subsidiaries' and affiliates' future plans and operations. This information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward looking statements are typically identified by words such as ''anticipate'', ''expect'', ''project'', 'estimate'', ''forecast'', ''plan'', ''intend'', ''target'', ''believe'', "likely" and similar words suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook. Forward-looking information or statements included or incorporated by reference in this document include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the joint venture merger transaction with Phillips 66 (the "Transaction") and related matters, including expected accretion, operational and financial synergies, and other benefits of the Transaction; expected Permian oil supply; expected Gulf Coast oil exports; expected utilization of Gray Oak; integration of Gray Oak and Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center; future growth opportunities; solar self-power strategy; and net zero emissions targets.
Although Enbridge believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable based on the information available on the date such statements are made and processes used to prepare the information, such statements are not guarantees of future performance and readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on forward-looking statements. By their nature, these statements involve a variety of assumptions, known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual results, levels of activity and achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Material assumptions include assumptions about the following: energy transition, including the drivers and pace thereof; the COVID-19 pandemic and the duration and impact thereof; global economic growth and trade; the expected supply of and demand for crude oil, natural gas, natural gas liquids ("NGL"), liquified natural gas ("LNG") and renewable energy; prices of crude oil, natural gas, NGL, LNG and renewable energy; anticipated utilization of our assets; anticipated cost savings; exchange rates; inflation; interest rates; availability and price of labour and construction materials; the stability of our supply chain; operational reliability and performance; customer, regulatory and stakeholder support and approvals; anticipated construction and in-service dates; weather; announced and potential acquisition, disposition and other corporate transactions and projects and the timing and impact thereof, including the Transaction; expectations about our partners' ability to complete and finance proposed transactions and projects, including the Transaction; governmental legislation; litigation; credit ratings; hedging program; expected EBITDA and expected adjusted EBITDA; expected earnings/(loss) and adjusted earnings/(loss); expected earnings/(loss) or adjusted earnings/(loss) per share; expected future cash flows and expected future distributable cash flow ("DCF") and DCF per share; estimated future dividends; financial strength and flexibility; debt and equity market conditions; and general economic and competitive conditions. Assumptions regarding the expected supply of and demand for crude oil, natural gas, NGL, LNG and renewable energy and the prices of these commodities are material to and underlie all forward-looking statements, as they may impact current and future levels of demand for the Company's services. Similarly, exchange rates, inflation, interest rates and the COVID-19 pandemic impact the economies and business environments in which the Company operates and may impact levels of demand for the Company's services and cost of inputs and are, therefore, inherent in all forward-looking statements. Due to the interdependencies and correlation of these macroeconomic factors, the impact of any one assumption on a forward-looking statement cannot be determined with certainty, particularly with respect to expected DCF and DCF per share amounts.
Enbridge's forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties pertaining to the realization of anticipated benefits and synergies of projects and transactions, including the Transaction, successful execution of our strategic priorities, operating performance, the Company's dividend policy, regulatory parameters, changes in regulations applicable to the Company's business, litigation, acquisitions and dispositions and other transactions, project approval and support, renewals of rights-of-way, weather, economic and competitive conditions, public opinion, changes in tax laws and tax rates, changes in trade agreements, political decisions, exchange rates, interest rates, commodity prices, supply of and demand for commodities and the COVID-19 pandemic, including but not limited to those risks and uncertainties discussed in this and in the Company's other filings with Canadian and U.S. securities regulators. The impact of any one risk, uncertainty or factor on a particular forward-looking statement is not determinable with certainty, as these are interdependent, and Enbridge's future course of action depends on management's assessment of all information available at the relevant time. Except to the extent required by applicable law, Enbridge assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made in this news release or otherwise, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. All forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, attributable to Enbridge or persons acting on the Company's behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements.
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At Enbridge, we safely connect millions of people to the energy they rely on every day, fueling quality of life through our North American natural gas, oil or renewable power networks and our growing European offshore wind portfolio. We're investing in modern energy delivery infrastructure to sustain access to secure, affordable energy and building on two decades of experience in renewable energy to advance new technologies including wind and solar power, hydrogen, renewable natural gas and carbon capture and storage. We're committed to reducing the carbon footprint of the energy we deliver, and to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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GLEN ALLEN, Va., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company (NYSE: HBB) today announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular cash dividend of $0.105 per share. The dividend is payable on both the Class A and Class B Common Stock and will be paid September 15, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2022.
About Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company operates through its wholly owned subsidiary Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., a leading designer, marketer, and distributor of a wide range of branded small electric household and specialty housewares appliances, as well as commercial products for restaurants, fast food chains, bars, and hotels. The Company's owned consumer brands include Hamilton Beach®, Proctor Silex®, Hamilton Beach Professional®, Weston®, TrueAir®, Brightline® and Hamilton Beach Health®. The Company's owned commercial brands include Hamilton Beach Commercial® and Proctor Silex Commercial®. Hamilton Beach Brands licenses the brands for Wolf Gourmet® countertop appliances, CHI® premium garment care products, Clorox® air purifiers, and Brita® countertop water appliances. Hamilton Beach Brands markets and distributes the Bartesian® premium cocktail delivery system through an exclusive multiyear agreement. Hamilton Beach Brands has entered the home medical market through a multiyear agreement with HealthBeacon plc and is the exclusive marketer and distributor of a smart Injection Care Management System in the U.S. and Canada under the new brand name Hamilton Beach Health®. For more information about Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company, visit hamiltonbeachbrands.com.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
229 PM CDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Panola
County through 300 PM CDT...
At 216 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Carthage, moving southeast 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...
Carthage, Beckville, Gary City, Deadwood and Front.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 3226 9448 3234 9431 3234 9428 3214 9405
3200 9437
TIME...MOT...LOC 1916Z 328DEG 10KT 3224 9434
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
308 PM CDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Smith and
north central Cherokee Counties through 400 PM CDT...
At 308 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chandler, or near Tyler, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Tyler, Whitehouse, Bullard, Troup, Arp, Mount Selman, Mixon, Noonday
and New Chapel Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 3225 9547 3226 9547 3228 9546 3229 9545
3230 9545 3231 9546 3236 9545 3237 9546
3237 9547 3243 9542 3224 9499 3200 9520
3224 9549
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 306DEG 7KT 3232 9542
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
News Summary:
- Cisco ended fiscal 2022 with Q4 revenue at $13.1 billion, flat year over year and fiscal year revenue of $51.6 billion, up 3% year over year
- Strong demand with record full year product orders and backlog
- Progress on business model transformation with total Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) at $22.9 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, up 8% year over year
- Q4 FY 2022 Results:
- Flat year over year
- GAAP EPS decreased (4)% year over year
- Non-GAAP EPS decreased (1)% year over year
- FY 2022 Results:
- Increase of 3% year over year
- GAAP EPS increased 13% year over year
- Non-GAAP EPS increased 4% year over year
- Q1 FY 2023 Guidance:
- FY 2023 Guidance:
Cisco today reported fourth quarter and fiscal year results for the period ended July 30, 2022. Cisco reported fourth quarter revenue of $13.1 billion, net income on a generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) basis of $2.8 billion or $0.68 per share, and non-GAAP net income of $3.4 billion or $0.83 per share.
"We had a strong end to our fiscal year thanks to our Q4 performance. Our teams executed well in the midst of an incredibly dynamic environment, resulting in the highest full year non-GAAP earnings per share in the history of the company," said Chuck Robbins, chair and CEO of Cisco. "Full year product orders and backlog are both at record highs and reflect the strong demand we continue to see for our innovation and the overall value we bring to our customers as they accelerate their digital transformation."
"Total revenue exceeded our expectations in Q4, as a result of our strong execution and the numerous initiatives we have taken to reduce the impact of the global supply situation," said Scott Herren, CFO of Cisco. "Our operational discipline is reflected in our healthy operating margin and strong cash flow generation, enabling us to return nearly $4 billion to our shareholders in Q4. And we continue to make good progress in our business model transformation with RPO of over $31 billion, which, coupled with our record backlog, provide us with substantial visibility and confidence in our future revenue."
Reconciliations between net income, EPS, and other measures on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis are provided in the tables located in the section entitled "Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP Measures."
Financial Summary
All comparative percentages are on a year-over-year basis unless otherwise noted.
Q4 FY 2022 Highlights
Revenue -- Total revenue was flat at $13.1 billion, with both product revenue and service revenue flat year over year. Revenue by geographic segment was: Americas down 3%, EMEA up 8%, and APJC down 2%. Product revenue performance was led by growth in End-to-End Security up 20%, Optimized Application Experiences up 8%, and Collaboration up 2%. Secure, Agile Networks was down 1% and Internet for the Future was down 10%.
Gross Margin -- On a GAAP basis, total gross margin, product gross margin, and service gross margin were 61.3%, 59.1%, and 67.5%, respectively, as compared with 63.6%, 62.7%, and 66.2%, respectively, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.
On a non-GAAP basis, total gross margin, product gross margin, and service gross margin were 63.3%, 61.3%, and 69.0%, respectively, as compared with 65.6%, 65.0%, and 67.4%, respectively, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.
Total gross margins by geographic segment were: 62.6% for the Americas, 64.4% for EMEA and 63.6% for APJC.
Operating Expenses -- On a GAAP basis, operating expenses were $4.6 billion, down 4%, and were 35.0% of revenue. Non-GAAP operating expenses were $4.1 billion, down 4%, and were 30.9% of revenue.
Operating Income -- GAAP operating income was $3.4 billion, down 4%, with GAAP operating margin of 26.2%. Non-GAAP operating income was $4.2 billion, down 4%, with non-GAAP operating margin at 32.4%.
Provision for Income Taxes -- The GAAP tax provision rate was 17.6%. The non-GAAP tax provision rate was 18.5%.
Net Income and EPS -- On a GAAP basis, net income was $2.8 billion, a decrease of 6%, and EPS was $0.68, a decrease of 4%. On a non-GAAP basis, net income was $3.4 billion, a decrease of 3%, and EPS was $0.83, a decrease of 1%.
Cash Flow from Operating Activities -- $3.7 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, a decrease of 18% compared with $4.5 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.
FY 2022 Highlights
Revenue -- Total revenue was $51.6 billion, an increase of 3%.
Net Income and EPS -- On a GAAP basis, net income was $11.8 billion, an increase of 12%, and EPS was $2.82, an increase of 13%. On a non-GAAP basis, net income was $14.1 billion, an increase of 3% compared to fiscal 2021, and EPS was $3.36, an increase of 4%.
Cash Flow from Operating Activities -- $13.2 billion for fiscal 2022, a decrease of 14% compared with fiscal 2021.
Balance Sheet and Other Financial Highlights
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments -- $19.3 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, compared with $20.1 billion at the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2022, and compared with $24.5 billion at the end of fiscal 2021.
Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO) -- $31.5 billion, up 2% in total, with 54% of this amount to be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months. Product RPO were up 6% and service RPO were down 1%.
Deferred Revenue -- $23.3 billion, up 5% in total, with deferred product revenue up 11%. Deferred service revenue was up 1%.
Capital Allocation -- In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, we returned $4.0 billion to stockholders through share buybacks and dividends. We declared and paid a cash dividend of $0.38 per common share, or $1.6 billion, and repurchased approximately 54 million shares of common stock under our stock repurchase program at an average price of $44.02 per share for an aggregate purchase price of $2.4 billion. The remaining authorized amount for stock repurchases under the program is $15.2 billion with no termination date.
Guidance
Cisco expects to achieve the following results for the first quarter of fiscal 2023:
Cisco estimates that GAAP EPS will be $0.64 to $0.68 for the first quarter of fiscal 2023.
Cisco expects to achieve the following results for fiscal 2023:
Cisco estimates that GAAP EPS will be $2.77 to $2.88 for fiscal 2023.
Our Q1 FY 2023 and FY 2023 guidance assumes an effective tax provision rate of 19% for GAAP and non-GAAP results.
A reconciliation between the Guidance on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis is provided in the tables entitled "GAAP to non-GAAP Guidance" located in the section entitled "Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP Measures."
Editor's Notes:
- Q4 fiscal year 2022 conference call to discuss Cisco's results along with its guidance will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Conference call number is 1-888-848-6507 (United States) or 1-212-519-0847 (international).
- Conference call replay will be available from 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, August 17, 2022 to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, August 24, 2022 at 1-866-517-3736 (United States) or 1-203-369-2047 (international). The replay will also be available via webcast on the Cisco Investor Relations website at https://investor.cisco.com.
- Additional information regarding Cisco's financials, as well as a webcast of the conference call with visuals designed to guide participants through the call, will be available at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time, August 17, 2022. Text of the conference call's prepared remarks will be available within 24 hours of completion of the call. The webcast will include both the prepared remarks and the question-and-answer session. This information, along with the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation information, will be available on the Cisco Investor Relations website at https://investor.cisco.com.
Except as noted above, this guidance does not include the effects of any future acquisitions/divestitures, asset impairments, Russia-Ukraine war costs, restructurings, (gains) and losses on equity investments and significant tax matters or other events, which may or may not be significant unless specifically stated.
Forward Looking Statements, Non-GAAP Information and Additional Information
This release may be deemed to contain forward-looking statements, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, among other things, statements regarding future events (such as our ability to execute in an incredibly dynamic environment, the success of numerous initiatives we have taken to reduce the impact of the global supply situation, the success of our strategy and confidence in our long-term growth, the fundamental drivers across our business being strong, strong demand for our innovation and the solutions we bring to our customers as they accelerate their digital transformation resulting in record backlogs, continued progress on our business model transformation shifting to more software and subscriptions, and our commitment to returning excess capital to our shareholders and confidence in our ongoing cash flows) and the future financial performance of Cisco (including the guidance for Q1 FY 2023 and full year FY 2023) that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results due to a variety of factors, including: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and related public health measures; business and economic conditions and growth trends in the networking industry, our customer markets and various geographic regions; global economic conditions and uncertainties in the geopolitical environment; overall information technology spending; the growth and evolution of the Internet and levels of capital spending on Internet-based systems; variations in customer demand for products and services, including sales to the service provider market and other customer markets; the return on our investments in certain priorities, key growth areas, and in certain geographical locations, as well as maintaining leadership in Secure, Agile Networks and services; the timing of orders and manufacturing and customer lead times; significant supply constraints; changes in customer order patterns or customer mix; insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; variability of component costs; variations in sales channels, product costs or mix of products sold; our ability to successfully acquire businesses and technologies and to successfully integrate and operate these acquired businesses and technologies; our ability to achieve expected benefits of our partnerships; increased competition in our product and service markets, including the data center market; dependence on the introduction and market acceptance of new product offerings and standards; rapid technological and market change; manufacturing and sourcing risks; product defects and returns; litigation involving patents, other intellectual property, antitrust, stockholder and other matters, and governmental investigations; our ability to achieve the benefits of restructurings and possible changes in the size and timing of related charges; cyber-attacks, data breaches or malware; vulnerabilities and critical security defects; terrorism; natural catastrophic events (including as a result of global climate change); any other pandemic or epidemic; our ability to achieve the benefits anticipated from our investments in sales, engineering, service, marketing and manufacturing activities; our ability to recruit and retain key personnel; our ability to manage financial risk, and to manage expenses during economic downturns; risks related to the global nature of our operations, including our operations in emerging markets; currency fluctuations and other international factors; changes in provision for income taxes, including changes in tax laws and regulations or adverse outcomes resulting from examinations of our income tax returns; potential volatility in operating results; and other factors listed in Cisco's most recent reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K filed on May 25, 2022 and September 9, 2021, respectively. The financial information contained in this release should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Cisco's most recent reports on Forms 10-Q and 10-K as each may be amended from time to time. Cisco's results of operations for the three months and the year ended July 30, 2022 are not necessarily indicative of Cisco's operating results for any future periods. Any projections in this release are based on limited information currently available to Cisco, which is subject to change. Although any such projections and the factors influencing them will likely change, Cisco will not necessarily update the information, since Cisco will only provide guidance at certain points during the year. Such information speaks only as of the date of this release.
This release includes non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP gross margins, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating income and margin, non-GAAP effective tax rates, non-GAAP interest and other income (loss), net, and non-GAAP net income per share data for the periods presented. It also includes future estimated ranges for gross margin, operating margin, tax provision rate and EPS on a non-GAAP basis.
These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Cisco believes that non-GAAP measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with Cisco's results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP and that these measures should only be used to evaluate Cisco's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures.
Cisco believes that the presentation of non-GAAP measures when shown in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures, provides useful information to investors and management regarding financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and its historical and projected results of operations.
For its internal budgeting process, Cisco's management uses financial statements that do not include, when applicable, share-based compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, acquisition-related/divestiture costs, significant asset impairments and restructurings, significant litigation settlements and other contingencies, Russia-Ukraine war costs, gains and losses on equity investments, the income tax effects of the foregoing and significant tax matters. Cisco's management also uses the foregoing non-GAAP measures, in addition to the corresponding GAAP measures, in reviewing the financial results of Cisco. In prior periods, Cisco has excluded other items that it no longer excludes for purposes of its non-GAAP financial measures. From time to time in the future there may be other items that Cisco may exclude for purposes of its internal budgeting process and in reviewing its financial results. For additional information on the items excluded by Cisco from one or more of its non-GAAP financial measures, refer to the Form 8-K regarding this release furnished today to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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CLAYTON, Mo., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Olin Corporation's (NYSE: OLN) Winchester Ammunition Division announced today a $125,000 pledge to the Folds of Honor Foundation, which provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members of the U.S. armed forces.
"We are so grateful for the patriots at Winchester and for the company's generous support," said Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, founder and CEO of Folds of Honor. "Winchester recognizes and addresses the needs of the military families we serve. These students deserve our help, and we're thankful for Winchester's commitment."
The Winchester USA VALOR® collection of military-inspired ammunition pays tribute to our fighting forces while supporting Folds of Honor and providing support for the bearers of their legacy through educational scholarships.
"We are thankful for the opportunity to support the families of those heroes through our partnership with Folds of Honor," said Winchester President Brett Flaugher. "Winchester has proudly supported our U.S. Warfighters for more than 100 years on battlefields around the world and during times of peace."
Winchester remains steadfastly focused on our heritage of integrity, quality and reliability serving the U.S. Warfighter — in peace and in battle. You may learn more about our support of military and veteran causes at Winchester.com/USAValor.
About Olin Corporation
Olin Corporation is a leading vertically-integrated global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a leading U.S. manufacturer of ammunition. The chemical products produced include chlorine and caustic soda, vinyls, epoxies, chlorinated organics, bleach, hydrogen, and hydrochloric acid. Winchester's principal manufacturing facilities produce and distribute sporting ammunition, law enforcement ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges. Visit www.olin.com for more information on Olin.
About Winchester Ammunition
Winchester is the largest small caliber ammunition enterprise in the world and the leader in delivering innovative ammunition products to hunters, sport shooters, law enforcement and the U.S. Warfighter. The 156-year-old Winchester brand is built on integrity, hard work and a deep focus on its loyal customers. Learn more about Winchester by visiting Winchester.com or connecting with us on Facebook at Facebook.com/WinchesterOfficial.
About Folds of Honor
Folds of Honor is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to the spouses and children of military members who have fallen or been disabled while serving in the United States armed forces. Its educational scholarships support private-school tuition or tutoring in grades K-12 as well as postsecondary tuition (two- or four-year college/university, technical or trade school). Since its inception in 2007, Folds of Honor has awarded more than 29,000 scholarships totaling more than $145 million in all 50 states. Among the students served, 41% are minorities. It is rated a four-star charity by Charity Navigator and Platinum on GuideStar. It was founded by Lt. Col. Dan Rooney, the only-ever F-16 fighter pilot and PGA professional, who is currently stationed at Eglin AFB, Florida, as a member of the 301st Fighter Squadron. For more information or to donate in support of a Folds of Honor scholarship, visit FoldsOfHonor.org.
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WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 21, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD WATCH
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
259 PM MDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of New Mexico and southwest Texas, including the
following areas, in New Mexico, Central Tularosa Basin, East
Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Eastern Black Range
Foothills, Lowlands of the Bootheel, Northern Dona Ana County,
Otero Mesa, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, Sierra County
Lakes, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, Southern Gila
Foothills/Mimbres Valley, Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range,
Southern Tularosa Basin, Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley,
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin, Uplands of the Bootheel, Upper
Gila River Valley and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500
Feet. In southwest Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern
Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern
El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern
Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, Southern Hudspeth Highlands and
Western El Paso County.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become
clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of
creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Moist ground from recent rains will allow for quick runoff of
any additional moderate or heavy rain, resulting in flash
flooding and possible flooding of area rivers.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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- Sponsorship is part of Agency's sustainability initiatives
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IRTH Communications, a full-service provider of investor relations, financial marketing and strategic consulting services to high-growth small-cap companies, announced its sponsorship of Heal the Bay's "Suits on the Sand" program, a broad initiative dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds in Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy, and clean.
On August 19th 2022, IRTH employees will participate in a private beach cleanup in Venice Beach, CA. Joined by a Heal the Bay educator, the event will encompass interactive team-building activities and beach cleanup activities that will be carried out along several miles of coastline, to benefit the natural area and local inhabitants.
"Sustainability has always been a key issue for our agency, which is reflected in our name," said Andrew Haag, Managing Partner of IRTH Communications. "We are grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Heal the Bay and align our mission to create a positive environmental impact for our planet and our future generations."
In addition to the cleanup initiative, IRTH plans to take actions to reduce carbon emissions and identify recoverable waste to give it a new life through recycling. The agency recognizes the critical issues of climate change, resource depletion, environmental pollution, and ecosystem destruction and pledges its continued commitment to being part of the solution.
IRTH Communications provides investor relations, financial communications and strategic consulting services to companies with new technologies, processes, products and services within their respective industries. IRTH assists its clients through the early stages of development in burgeoning new sectors. Its clients' industries span across technology, healthcare, cannabis, industrials, intellectual property (IP), telecommunications, entertainment, consumer goods and beverages, exploration and development of natural resources, as well as alternative energy and energy efficiency.
About Heal the Bay
Heal the Bay is an environmental nonprofit established in 1985 that is dedicated to making the coastal waters and watersheds in Greater Los Angeles safe, healthy, and clean. We use science, education, community action, and advocacy to fulfill our mission. For more information, please visit www.healthebay.org.
About IRTH Communications
IRTH Communications assists entrepreneurs, corporate executives and investors in realizing their visions and achieving their goals by delivering effective investor relations, financial marketing and strategic consulting services. IRTH supports companies focused in a broad range of sectors by providing advisory services and direct access to investment funds and other industry professionals. The result is clients with better access to capital and more time to focus on their missions. To learn more about IRTH Communications, visit www.irthcommunications.com.
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Funding to Help Provide Financial Education to 39,000+ Students in Miami-Dade
MIAMI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Junior Achievement of Greater Miami, Inc. has accepted a generous gift of $900,000, made by author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This contribution is the largest gift from a single donor since the organization was founded 65 years ago. Junior Achievement of Greater Miami intends to utilize Ms. Scott's generous investment to increase their capacity to serve children in grades K-12 with innovative lessons focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.
"We greatly appreciate the incredible generosity of MacKenzie Scott for this amazing gift to our organization," said, Troy Templeton, Managing Partner, Trivest Partners, and Junior Achievement Board Chairman. "We are honored to have been selected and see this transformative investment into the South Florida community as recognition for the great work taking place as a result of the passion and commitment of the business community, educators, volunteers, and other partners who support Junior Achievement. We will use this gift as a catalyst to help accelerate the growth of JA programs to our at-risk K-12 students."
Recognizing the unique need in the community, Junior Achievement implements several different programs throughout the year that not only serve students ranging from kindergarten through high school, but the dedicated staff and volunteers have sought to lighten the burden on our valued educators. For example, Junior Achievement of Miami has been a model for other chapters around the country with the Stock Market Challenge, which is a three-arc course for high school students that teaches the basics of stocks and trading and culminates in a county-wide trading competition. Sponsors of the program experience the thrill of the student program at their own event, on the evening of the student competition. The 7th annual event will be taking place on October 20, 2022 at Akerman, LLP in Brickell. More information about getting involved can be found here.
For middle school students, JA Inspire has shown great success with both in-person and virtual programming to not only give Miami's growing industries the opportunity to showcase their expertise, but to also give students the chance to identify potential career paths within their own community, and then choose classes accordingly.
Catherine Haga, President of Junior Achievement said, "We are thrilled to have been selected and grateful for Ms. Scott's acknowledgement in the important work done by Junior Achievement. We have experienced tremendous growth over the last four years, and the gift will boost JA's plan to play a key role as a solution provider for Florida's new financial literacy and money management half semester course. Additional local priorities include expansion of JA's high school entrepreneurship programs, rolling out entrepreneurship programs and opportunities to the 18-25 age group, and continuing to build a bridge between education and the South Florida business community by focusing on local career opportunities and exploration."
Generous investments like Ms. Scott's allow Junior Achievement to continue providing life changing learning experiences to children in Miami and around the world, empowering them to develop the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. Gifts of this size can yield incredible returns, especially when it comes to empowering youth; for today's children are tomorrow's leaders, workers, creators, and innovators and it is our responsibility to prepare them for whatever lies ahead.
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that provide 38,000 students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Today, JA USA reaches more than 2.5 million students per year in 102 markets across the United States, as part of 10 million students served by operations in 100 other countries worldwide. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide. Visit www.jamiami.org for more information.
Contact: Tara Templeton, Director of Communications, Junior Achievement of Greater Miami, Inc. ttempleton@jamiami.org
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Funding to Help Provide Financial Education to 39,000+ Students in Miami-Dade
MIAMI, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Junior Achievement of Greater Miami, Inc. has accepted a generous gift of $900,000, made by author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This contribution is the largest gift from a single donor since the organization was founded 65 years ago. Junior Achievement of Greater Miami intends to utilize Ms. Scott's generous investment to increase their capacity to serve children in grades K-12 with innovative lessons focused on financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship.
"We greatly appreciate the incredible generosity of MacKenzie Scott for this amazing gift to our organization," said, Troy Templeton, Managing Partner, Trivest Partners, and Junior Achievement Board Chairman. "We are honored to have been selected and see this transformative investment into the South Florida community as recognition for the great work taking place as a result of the passion and commitment of the business community, educators, volunteers, and other partners who support Junior Achievement. We will use this gift as a catalyst to help accelerate the growth of JA programs to our at-risk K-12 students."
Recognizing the unique need in the community, Junior Achievement implements several different programs throughout the year that not only serve students ranging from kindergarten through high school, but the dedicated staff and volunteers have sought to lighten the burden on our valued educators. For example, Junior Achievement of Miami has been a model for other chapters around the country with the Stock Market Challenge, which is a three-arc course for high school students that teaches the basics of stocks and trading and culminates in a county-wide trading competition. Sponsors of the program experience the thrill of the student program at their own event, on the evening of the student competition. The 7th annual event will be taking place on October 20, 2022 at Akerman, LLP in Brickell. More information about getting involved can be found here.
For middle school students, JA Inspire has shown great success with both in-person and virtual programming to not only give Miami's growing industries the opportunity to showcase their expertise, but to also give students the chance to identify potential career paths within their own community, and then choose classes accordingly.
Catherine Haga, President of Junior Achievement said, "We are thrilled to have been selected and grateful for Ms. Scott's acknowledgement in the important work done by Junior Achievement. We have experienced tremendous growth over the last four years, and the gift will boost JA's plan to play a key role as a solution provider for Florida's new financial literacy and money management half semester course. Additional local priorities include expansion of JA's high school entrepreneurship programs, rolling out entrepreneurship programs and opportunities to the 18-25 age group, and continuing to build a bridge between education and the South Florida business community by focusing on local career opportunities and exploration."
Generous investments like Ms. Scott's allow Junior Achievement to continue providing life changing learning experiences to children in Miami and around the world, empowering them to develop the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities. Gifts of this size can yield incredible returns, especially when it comes to empowering youth; for today's children are tomorrow's leaders, workers, creators, and innovators and it is our responsibility to prepare them for whatever lies ahead.
Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and economic choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provide relevant, hands-on experiences that provide 38,000 students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Today, JA USA reaches more than 2.5 million students per year in 102 markets across the United States, as part of 10 million students served by operations in 100 other countries worldwide. Junior Achievement USA is a member of JA Worldwide. Visit www.jamiami.org for more information.
Contact: Tara Templeton, Director of Communications, Junior Achievement of Greater Miami, Inc. ttempleton@jamiami.org
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The Space Station DIY gallery space continues its quiet comeback with this group art show dreamt up by avant-minded curators Psych Cat. Christian Stanley, Christopher Noxon, Eduardo Meza, Jeffrey Plettinck, Leo Cordovi, Mär Martinez and Sapphire Servellon will have new works featured, and food and spirits will be more than your usual room temperature wine- and-cheese jazz.
Drinks come courtesy of Sideward Brewing, and pulling up to sling some handmade noodles is Red Panda Noodle, the new concept from ex-Orlando Meats (which just this week shuttered) stalwarts Eliot Hillis and Seth Parker. | https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/psych-cat-and-space-station-stage-innate-nature-group-exhibition-on-saturday-32255846 | 2022-08-17T21:21:32Z | https://www.orlandoweekly.com/arts/psych-cat-and-space-station-stage-innate-nature-group-exhibition-on-saturday-32255846 | false |
The United States Postal Service has closed a small Virginia post office over agency management's concerns about its location inside a historic train depot that also serves as a museum about racial segregation.
In a statement this week addressing the closure, the USPS noted that the museum near former president James Madison's Montpelier estate has historical signage above two exterior doors, one labeled “Whites” and another labeled “Colored.”
It added that “Postal Service management considered that some customers may associate the racially-based, segregated entrances with the current operations of the Post Office and thereby draw negative associations between those operations and the painful legacy of discrimination and segregation."
The statement was provided to The Associated Press by a USPS spokesperson Wednesday.
It said operations were being suspended at the Montpelier Station Post Office with the intention of finding suitable alternative quarters in the community or in the absence of any, to proceed with a study of whether to discontinue the branch.
The post office location had one employee and operated four hours daily, according to the statement. It served about 100 people and closed in June, according to the Culpeper Star-Exponent.
The restored train depot is owned by the nonprofit foundation that manages the Montpelier estate. A panel on the building’s exterior introduces the exhibit inside.
U.S. & World
Christy Moriarty, The Montpelier Foundation's communications director, told the newspaper that the racial segregation exhibit and the post office have co-existed since 2010.
“Montpelier owns the Train Depot building and the exhibition will remain open,” she said. “We call upon the USPS to reverse the decision and reopen this historic facility that has served this community for over a century.”
U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, who represents the area, also raised concerns about the closure in a letter to the agency's Virginia district manager. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/virginia-post-office-closes-over-segregation-display-concerns/3828858/ | 2022-08-17T21:22:24Z | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/national-international/virginia-post-office-closes-over-segregation-display-concerns/3828858/ | true |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rapper A$AP Rocky has pleaded not guilty to felony assault with a firearm charges stemming from a 2021 confrontation in Hollywood.
He is accused of drawing a gun and firing it twice in the direction of a former friend during an argument in Hollywood in November 2021. He pleaded not guilty Wednesday to two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and ordered to return to court on Nov. 2.
Los Angeles Superior Court Victoria B. Wilson ordered the rapper, whose legal name is Rakim Athelaston Mayers, to stay away from the former friend.
Mayers and two other men fled after he fired the gun, police said. He was first arrested in the incident at Los Angeles International Airport on April 20, and was released on bail the same day.
A member of the Harlem hip hop collective A$AP Mob, A$AP Rocky first made his mark in music with the single “Peso” in 2011. His 2013 debut album, “Long. Live. A$AP,” went to No. 1 on the Billboard 200, as did its 2015 follow-up, “At. Long. Last. A$AP.” He has been nominated for two Grammy Awards.
He is in a relationship with Rihanna, and the two had a son in May. Both have become as known for fashion trendsetting as for their music. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/entertainment-news/aap-rocky-pleads-not-guilty-to-firearm-assault-charges/ | 2022-08-17T21:25:55Z | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/entertainment-news/aap-rocky-pleads-not-guilty-to-firearm-assault-charges/ | false |
ISLAMABAD (AP) — A bombing at a mosque in the Afghan capital of Kabul during evening prayers on Wednesday killed at least 10 people, including a prominent cleric, and wounded at least 27, an eyewitness and police said.
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the attack, the latest to strike the country in the year since the Taliban seized power. Several children were reported to be among the wounded.
The Islamic State group’s local affiliate has stepped up attacks targeting the Taliban and civilians since the former insurgents’ takeover last August as U.S. and NATO troops were in the final stages of their withdrawal from the country. Last week, the IS claimed responsibility for killing a prominent Taliban cleric at his religious center in Kabul.
According to the eyewitness, a resident of the city’s Kher Khanna neighborhood where the Siddiquiya Mosque was targeted, the explosion was carried out by a suicide bomber. The slain cleric was Mullah Amir Mohammad Kabuli, the eyewitness said, speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to talk to the media.
He added that more than 30 other people were wounded. The Italian Emergency hospital in Kabul said that at least 27 wounded civilians, including five children, were brought there from the site of the bomb blast.
There were fears the casualty numbers could rise further.
Khalid Zadran, the Taliban-appointed spokesman for the Kabul police chief, confirmed an explosion inside a mosque in northern Kabul but would not provide a casualty toll or a breakdown of the dead and wounded.
Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid also condemned the explosion and vowed that the “perpetrators of such crimes will soon be brought to justice and will be punished.”
A U.S.-led invasion toppled the previous Taliban government, which had hosted al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan, following the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States.
Since regaining power, the former insurgents have faced a crippling economic crisis as the international community, which does not recognize the Taliban government, froze funding to the country.
Separately, the Taliban confirmed on Wednesday that they had captured and killed Mehdi Mujahid in western Herat province as he was trying to cross the border into Iran.
Mujahid was a former Taliban commander in the district of Balkhab in northern Sar-e-Pul province, and the only member of the minority Shiite Hazara community among the Taliban ranks.
Mujahid had turned against the Taliban over the past year, after opposing decisions made by Taliban leaders in Kabul. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/bombing-at-kabul-mosque-kills-10-including-prominent-cleric/ | 2022-08-17T21:26:08Z | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/bombing-at-kabul-mosque-kills-10-including-prominent-cleric/ | false |
WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
355 PM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Tompkins
County through 415 PM EDT...
At 353 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms in central Tompkins County, moving south at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 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...
Ithaca, Cayuga Heights, Lansing, Groton, Freeville, Brooktondale,
Slaterville Springs, Besemer, South Hill and Etna.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Heavy rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 4261 7652 4258 7633 4236 7632 4241 7662
TIME...MOT...LOC 1953Z 008DEG 9KT 4255 7646
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern
Chautauqua County through 430 PM EDT...
At 357 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Falconer, or over Jamestown, moving southwest at 5 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph, penny size hail, and heavy rain.
possible. Heavy rains could cause flooding.
Jamestown, Lakewood, Falconer, Jamestown West, Frewsburg, Busti,
Gerry, Celoron, Bemus Point, Ellery Center, Ashville and Stow.
This includes Interstate 86 between exits 8 and 13.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 4200 7932 4216 7945 4224 7917 4209 7906
4207 7906 4200 7917
TIME...MOT...LOC 1957Z 059DEG 6KT 4213 7920
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
430 PM EDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Wayne
and Cayuga Counties through 500 PM EDT...
At 430 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Montezuma, or 8 miles northwest of Auburn. This storm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible. Heavy rains could cause flooding.
Locations impacted include...
Weedsport, Savannah and Port Byron.
This includes Interstate 90 near exit 40.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 4308 7682 4309 7656 4303 7656 4303 7671
4302 7676 4302 7682
TIME...MOT...LOC 2030Z 079DEG 3KT 4304 7668
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Ontario
County through 500 PM EDT...
At 432 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Bloomfield, or near Canandaigua. This storm was nearly stationary.
Canandaigua, Bristol, Bloomfield, East Bloomfield, Cheshire and
Holcomb.
LAT...LON 4295 7734 4282 7725 4274 7742 4293 7753
TIME...MOT...LOC 2032Z 066DEG 4KT 4289 7736
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Social media companies are offering few specifics as they share their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections.
Platforms like Facebook and Twitter are generally staying the course from the 2020 voting season, which was marred by conspiracies and culminated in the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Video app TikTok, which has soared in popularity since the last election cycle while also cementing its place as a problem spot for misinformation, announced Wednesday it is launching an election center that will help people find voting locations and candidate information.
The center will show up on videos about U.S. elections and in the feeds of users who search election-related hashtags. TikTok is also partnering with voting advocacy groups to provide specialized voting information for college students, people who are deaf, military members living overseas and those with past criminal convictions.
TikTok, like other platforms, would not provide details on the number of full-time employees or how much money it is dedicating to U.S. midterm efforts, which aim to push accurate voting information and counter misinformation.
The company said it is working with over a dozen fact-checking organizations, including U.S.-based PolitiFact and Lead Stories, on debunking misinformation. TikTok declined to say how many videos have been fact-checked on its site. The company will use a combination of humans and artificial intelligence to detect and remove threats against election workers as well as voting misinformation.
TikTok said it’s also also watching for influencers who break its rules by accepting money off platform to promote political issues or candidates, a problem that came to light during the 2020 election, said TikTok’s head of safety Eric Han. The company is trying to educate creators and agencies about its rules, which include bans on political advertising.
“With the work we do, there is no finish line,” Han said.
Meta Platforms Inc., which owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, announced Tuesday that its approach to this election cycle is “largely consistent with the policies and safeguards” from 2020.
“As we did in 2020, we have a dedicated team in place to combat election and voter interference while also helping people get reliable information about when and how to vote,” Nick Clegg, Meta’s president of global affairs, wrote in a blog post Tuesday.
Meta declined to say how many people it has dedicated to its election team responsible for monitoring the midterms, only that it has “hundreds of people across more than 40 teams.”
As in 2020, Clegg wrote, the company will remove misinformation about election dates, voting locations, voter registration and election outcomes. For the first time, Meta said it will also show U.S. election-related notifications in languages other than English.
Meta also said it will reduce how often it uses labels on election-related posts directing people toward reliable information. The company said its users found the labels over-used. Some critics have also said the labels were often too generic and repetitive.
Compared with previous years, though, Meta’s public communication about its response to election misinformation has gone decidedly quiet, The Associated Press reported earlier this month.
Between 2018 and 2020, the company released more than 30 statements that laid out specifics about how it would stifle U.S. election misinformation, prevent foreign adversaries from running ads or posts around the vote and subdue divisive hate speech. Until Tuesday’s blog post, Meta had only released a one-page document outlining plans for the fall elections, even as potential threats to the vote persist.
Twitter, meanwhile, is sticking with its own misinformation labels, though it has redesigned them since 2020 based in part on user feedback. The company activated its “civic integrity policy” last week, which means tweets containing harmful misinformation about the election are labeled with links to credible information. The tweets themselves won’t be promoted or amplified by the platform.
The company, which like TikTok does not allow political advertisements, is focusing on putting verified, reliable information before its users. That can include links to state-specific hubs for local election information as well as nonpartisan public service announcements for voters. | https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/u-s-midterms-bring-few-changes-from-social-media-companies/ | 2022-08-17T21:28:25Z | https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/u-s-midterms-bring-few-changes-from-social-media-companies/ | false |
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Songwriter Paul John Weiler's lyrics almost come alive as a sea of bright yellow sunflowers enjoy the early morning sun and cooler weather Tuesday morning near 270th and Remington Rds. "Troubles end in Kansas. Folks unbend in Kansas. Everyone you'll meet will be your friend in Kansas. They'll all be there to help me celebrate with my sunflower from the Sunflower State."
Walker Hine, 4, won his age division Saturday at the Peabody pancake race.
A "Ride to Remember" trailer bearing photos of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty is escorted into Burns Saturday by 19 motorcycles.
McPherson County Sheriff Jerry Montagne gives safety tips to women Aug. 10. | http://starj.com?display+experiencing_marion_county_new_reporter_takes_a_fresh_look_at_the_county+5348gruver+455850455249454e43494e47204d4152494f4e20434f554e54593a204e6577207265706f727465722074616b65732061206672657368206c6f6f6b2061742074686520636f756e7479 | 2022-08-17T21:28:43Z | http://starj.com?display+experiencing_marion_county_new_reporter_takes_a_fresh_look_at_the_county+5348gruver+455850455249454e43494e47204d4152494f4e20434f554e54593a204e6577207265706f727465722074616b65732061206672657368206c6f6f6b2061742074686520636f756e7479 | true |
LONDON (AP) — A man who got into the grounds of Windsor Castle armed with a crossbow told police he wanted to “kill the queen,” prosecutors said during a court hearing Wednesday.
Jaswant Singh Chail, 20, is charged under the Treason Act with intending to “injure the person of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, or to alarm her Majesty.” He has also been charged with threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon.
Chail was arrested at the royal residence west of London on Christmas Day 2021, when the queen was staying there.
Prosecutors allege the former supermarket worker from Southampton in southern England was wearing a hood and a mask and carrying a loaded crossbow with the safety catch off.
They say he told a police officer “I am here to kill the Queen,” before he was handcuffed and arrested.
Prosecutor Kathryn Selby said the Supersonic X-Bow weapon allegedly carried by Chail had the potential to cause “serious or fatal injuries.”
Prosecution lawyers maintain Chail wanted revenge on the British establishment for its treatment of Indians and sent a video to about 20 people claiming he was going to assassinate the queen.
To get close to the royal family, he had tried to join the British Army and the Ministry of Defense Police, prosecutors allege.
Chail appeared remotely for Wednesday’s hearing at London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court from Broadmoor, a high-security psychiatric hospital.
He was not asked to enter a plea, and was ordered detained until his next court appearance on Sept. 14.
The allegations against him are not being treated as a “terrorism offense,” Selby said.
Charges under the Treason Act of 1842 are rare. In 1981, Marcus Sarjeant was charged under the act after firing blank shots at the queen as she rode on horseback in the Trooping the Color parade in London. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to five years in prison.
The last person to be convicted under the separate and more serious Treason Act of 1351 was William Joyce, a World War II Nazi propaganda broadcaster known as Lord Haw-Haw. He was hanged for high treason in 1946. | https://www.wric.com/entertainment-news/uk-man-in-court-over-threat-to-kill-queen-with-crossbow/ | 2022-08-17T21:29:23Z | https://www.wric.com/entertainment-news/uk-man-in-court-over-threat-to-kill-queen-with-crossbow/ | true |
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Here in Maine, we live near the boreal forest. It stretches north up to the treeline in the Arctic. It is the second largest biome on earth behind only the ocean. While sequestering carbon dioxide, this ecosystem produces oxygen. Trees cycle about half the oxygen in the atmosphere, algae in the oceans maintain the other half.
By overharvesting our boreal forest, the tropical one near the equator, and polluting the oceans, we are threatening our ability to keep the planet from suffering too much from global warming. As the atmosphere warms, it allows the treeline to progress northward. If this warming continues unabated, there is a possibility that the boreal forest could be drastically reduced in size by 2050. While this is occurring, frozen peat is melting resulting in the release of large amounts of carbon.
This northward progression of the boreal forest is a signal that global warming is affecting more than the floods, droughts, heat waves, and melting ice sheets reported almost daily in the news. There needs to be substantial action by all the nations to offset these changes.
The United States is a large part of this problem and had an opportunity to help with this by the institution of a carbon fee and divided. Sixty-four countries already have taken action on this including Canada, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and China. Of the developed nations, only Australia and the U.S. don’t have some sort of nationwide carbon pricing in place.
By instituting a carbon fee on fossil fuels at the wellhead and mine, and then paying this money back to all citizens, we can assist our country to slow the increasing amount of carbon in the atmosphere. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King are in positions to make this happen. As a citizen of Maine, I ask them to help hasten the transition away from carbon-based fuels to renewable energy to achieve this.
Al Larson
Orono | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/08/17/opinion/letters/letter-protect-the-boreal-forest-to-protect-the-earth/ | 2022-08-17T21:30:38Z | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/08/17/opinion/letters/letter-protect-the-boreal-forest-to-protect-the-earth/ | false |
LA Times Today: Tom Girardi’s epic corruption exposes the secretive world of private judges
Watch L.A. Times Today at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News 1 on Channel 1 or live stream on the Spectrum News App. Palos Verdes Peninsula and Orange County viewers can watch on Cox Systems on channel 99.
A new L.A. Times investigation reveals the role private judges played in L.A. attorney Tom Girardi’s alleged scheme to swindle clients out of millions of dollars in settlement money.
The reports have sparked calls for more oversight after exposing what’s being called the largest legal scandal in California history.
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporters Harriet Ryan and Matt Hamilton joined us with more on what they uncovered.
The reports have sparked calls for more oversight after exposing what’s being called the largest legal scandal in California history.
Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporters Harriet Ryan and Matt Hamilton joined us with more on what they uncovered. | https://www.latimes.com/california/tom-girardi-private-judges-latt-123 | 2022-08-17T21:32:37Z | https://www.latimes.com/california/tom-girardi-private-judges-latt-123 | true |
WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 21, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD WATCH
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
259 PM MDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of New Mexico and southwest Texas, including the
following areas, in New Mexico, Central Tularosa Basin, East
Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Eastern Black Range
Foothills, Lowlands of the Bootheel, Northern Dona Ana County,
Otero Mesa, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, Sierra County
Lakes, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, Southern Gila
Foothills/Mimbres Valley, Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range,
Southern Tularosa Basin, Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley,
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin, Uplands of the Bootheel, Upper
Gila River Valley and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500
Feet. In southwest Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern
Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern
El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern
Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, Southern Hudspeth Highlands and
Western El Paso County.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become
clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of
creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Moist ground from recent rains will allow for quick runoff of
any additional moderate or heavy rain, resulting in flash
flooding and possible flooding of area rivers.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 21, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD WATCH
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
259 PM MDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Portions of New Mexico and southwest Texas, including the
following areas, in New Mexico, Central Tularosa Basin, East
Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500 Feet, Eastern Black Range
Foothills, Lowlands of the Bootheel, Northern Dona Ana County,
Otero Mesa, Sacramento Mountains Above 7500 Feet, Sierra County
Lakes, Southern Dona Ana County/Mesilla Valley, Southern Gila
Foothills/Mimbres Valley, Southern Gila Highlands/Black Range,
Southern Tularosa Basin, Southwest Desert/Lower Gila River Valley,
Southwest Desert/Mimbres Basin, Uplands of the Bootheel, Upper
Gila River Valley and West Slopes Sacramento Mountains Below 7500
Feet. In southwest Texas, Eastern/Central El Paso County, Northern
Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern
El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties, Rio Grande Valley of Eastern
Hudspeth County, Salt Basin, Southern Hudspeth Highlands and
Western El Paso County.
* WHEN...From Friday evening through late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water
crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become
clogged with debris. Extensive street flooding and flooding of
creeks and rivers are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Moist ground from recent rains will allow for quick runoff of
any additional moderate or heavy rain, resulting in flash
flooding and possible flooding of area rivers.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data center, colocation and interconnection solutions, announced today its board of directors has authorized quarterly cash dividends for common and preferred stock for the third quarter of 2022.
Common Stock
Digital Realty's board of directors authorized a cash dividend of $1.22 per share to common stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 15, 2022. The common stock cash dividend will be paid on September 30, 2022.
Series J Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
The company's board of directors authorized a cash dividend of $0.328125 per share to holders of record of the company's 5.250% Series J Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock as of the close of business on September 15, 2022. The Series J Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock cash dividend will be paid on September 30, 2022.
Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
The company's board of directors authorized a cash dividend of $0.365625 per share to holders of record of the company's 5.850% Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock as of the close of business on September 15, 2022. The Series K Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock cash dividend will be paid on September 30, 2022.
Series L Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
The company's board of directors authorized a cash dividend of $0.325000 per share to holders of record of the company's 5.200% Series L Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock as of the close of business on September 15, 2022. The Series L Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock cash dividend will be paid on September 30, 2022.
About Digital Realty
Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company's global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data "meeting place" and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 27 countries on six continents. To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Andrew P. Power
President and Chief Financial Officer
Digital Realty
(737) 281-0101
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HENDERSON, Nev., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grove Inc. (NASDAQ: GRVI), a market leader in Amazon and eCommerce brand ownership and aggregation, announces that today, August 17, 2022, its trading name on the Nasdaq officially changed from "Grove Inc." to "Upexi, Inc." and its ticker symbol changed from "GRVI" to "UPXI". This accompanies previous press releases notifying investors of this change.
CEO Allan Marshall stated, "Last month, we announced our growth strategy in a letter to shareholders that focused on our acquisition plan to bring more, profitable eCommerce brands in various industries under our umbrella. Moving to a new name and stock ticker is a reflection of the progress we have made and our goal for continued growth."
No action is required by the company's current shareholders as a result of this change, and the change in its ticker symbol will have no effect on its business goals, strategy, or fees and expenses.
Upexi Inc., is an innovator in aggregation, accelerating Amazon and eCommerce businesses by combining consumer data and vertical integration to scale brands in multiple industries, while lowering costs with a growing distribution network. Through strategic acquisitions, Grove continues to expand into numerous consumer markets, and utilizes its in-house, SaaS programmatic ad technology to help achieve a lower cost per acquisition and accumulate consumer data for increased cross-selling between its growing portfolio of brands.
Andrew Norstrud
Email: investorinfo@upexi.com
Phone: (702) 332-5591
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Phone: (917) 658-2602
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Apple targets September 7 for launch of iPhone 14, three Apple Watch models and new iPads but firm may raise iPhone prices by 15 percent compared with previous model
- Apple is reportedly launching its iPhone 14 lineup on September 7
- The Cupertino-based company is also going to showcase three new Apple Watch models and new iPads
- One analyst says Apple may raise the overall price of the iPhone 14 lineup by about 15 percent
- Apple's total revenue rose 2 percent to $83 billion in the most recent quarter - with the iPhone accounting for $40.7 billion of that
Apple is aiming to hold its next launch event on September 7 to unveil the iPhone 14 line - as well as low-end and high-end iPads, and three new Apple Watch models - people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg.
The Cupertino-based tech giant is revamping its flagship product - and potentially increasing its price - during a time of high inflation as its Silicon Valley peers Google and Meta face advertising pullbacks, users defecting to other platforms and regulatory headwinds.
Even so, the iPhone accounts for more than half of Apple's sales and sales were better than analysts expected for the quarter that ended June 25. Apple's total revenue rose 2 percent to $83 billion in that quarter - with the iPhone accounting for $40.7 billion of that.
Apple is aiming to hold its next launch event on September 7 to unveil the iPhone 14 line people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg
Although the iPhone accounts for more than half of Apple's sales, the tech giant is going to introduce three new Apple Watch models
Bloomberg reports that some retails store employees have been told to prepare for a major new product release on Sept. 16, as the company usually releases the new iPhone in stores about a week and a half after it's unveiled.
Although Apple is famously tight-lipped about new releases, here's what we know from company watchers and rumors regarding the iPhone 14.
As always, the camera is a key focal point for the millions of iPhone users looking to upgrade. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, there will be dramatic improvements to the iPhone's front-facing camera that include better auto-focus features. In addition, Kuo says the rear camera will be upgraded to 48 megapixels from the 12-megapixel sensor in iPhone 12.
Kuo revealed last week that it's likely that the average selling price of the iPhone 14 lineup as a whole will increase by about 15 percent compared with the iPhone 13 lineup. In the U.S., the iPhone 13 Pro starts at $999 and the iPhone 13 Pro Max starts at $1,099.
Kuo revealed last week that it's likely that the average selling price of the iPhone 14 lineup as a whole will increase by about 15 percent compared with the iPhone 13 lineup
9to5Mac and analyst Ross Young have both said that the new models will be slightly larger in size - with the iPhone 14 Pro running at 6.12' and the iPhone 14 Pro Max at 6.69'. That compares with 6.06' and 6.68' for the previous models
A 15 percent increase would raise the cost to $1,148.85 and $1,263.85, respectively, however it should be pointed out that we don't know the exact price for the new models yet. Price increases could be a result of inflation or the new features that will be included in the iPhone 14 lineup.
9to5Mac and analyst Ross Young have both said that the new models will be slightly larger in size - with the iPhone 14 Pro running at 6.12' and the iPhone 14 Pro Max at 6.69'. That compares with 6.06' and 6.68' for the previous models.
The biggest change as far as appearance - again according to Kuo - is the removal of the notch cutout at the top of the phone. That area is where Apple houses sensors for things like Face ID, as well as the infrared camera, the speaker, microphone, front camera, ambient light sensor and proximity sensor.
9to5Mac reports that Apple will replace the notch with a new 'pill hole' design that will allow the company to have room for the front-facing camera and Face ID hardware, while still upping the amount of available screen real estate.
For the tech-savvy, the iPhone 14 lineups is expected to mark a big change in how Apple updates the models' processors. Analysts expect the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max to have the company's new A16 chip, while the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Max will keep the same A15 chip that's inside the iPhone 13 lineup.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Statewide Central Station (SCS), part of Scutum North America, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Digicom Central Station in Florida. This acquisition marks the first step for both entities to combine resources and tackle the national task of protecting communities using state-of-the-art security and alarm monitoring technology.
Digicom, as part of Statewide, will work on accelerating its development, benefiting from Statewide resources, and setting up synergies for more optimal protection of our clients. Statewide dealers in Florida will have the advantage of joining Statewide's vast dealer network and full support from the company's security monitoring technology. Through the partnership and collaboration, Statewide with Digicom will provide the dealer network with the necessary solutions and tools to be among the top-ranked alarm security providers.
"Scutum North America is excited to share that our footprint has expanded throughout the eastern US, from New York to Florida," says Franck Namy, Scutum Group. "We will continue actively seeking further M&A opportunities as we grow our footprint in the North American market."
Scutum North America provides fire detection, electronic security, and central station monitoring services. It relies on its own UL Listed central stations, which assure the closest personalized attention and service. In this rapidly accelerating market, Scutum North America has established several strategic partnerships to develop its capacities in terms of services and responses to client needs and to increase its performance in the face of a growing and more competitive market.
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I’m a self-anointed bubble tea sommelier. When I first moved to Ithaca, I launched a boba search. Boba, for the uninitiated, are the chewy black tapioca balls at the bottom of the drink.
Initially, Ithaca’s bubble tea scene disappointed me. I experienced every single boba mishap: drinks that were too watery, tea that was flavorless, tapioca balls that were actually starchy rocks that created blockages in straws as you tried to take sips of your beverage. Then the pandemic hit, and rather than experimenting with sourdough starters, I bought my own tapioca starch and flavoring extracts to make my own drinks.
But as the pandemic eased I gingerly picked up where I left off on my boba mission. There were new drink spots to explore and my earlier disappointment vanished. I even found my favorite bubble tea flavor: wintermelon, whose taste is a cross between caramel, vanilla and honeydew.
For the sake of having a control group, I ordered the most basic boba order you can get — black milk tea with bubbles — at all the spots I reviewed. And while I personally prefer it hot, doing so makes it more difficult to weed out places with hard, tough boba, so I tested only cold drinks.
For a good boba fix, here are my top three choices, with an interesting honorable mention at the end.
Sushi Osaka (113 E. State St.)
Many people don’t know that you can order your bubble tea to-go from this Korean-Japanese restaurant spot. A shame, because Sushi Osaka has the most well-rounded bubble tea you can get in Ithaca. The tea itself could be stronger, but that’s just my personal bias (I like my black tea super strong). It was also sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. The tapioca was chewy and perfectly sized. In a world where boba has gone upscale and some places will charge more than $10 for a drink, it’s nice to find a location that will sell it for a little less than $5 without compromising on quality.
Panda Tea Lounge (407 Eddy St.)
Let’s say you’re in Collegetown and it’s midnight. The warm glow of the Panda Tea Lounge may easily entice you in, especially against the stark contrast of the nightlife in the neighboring Hideaway bar. Pre-pandemic, you could even sit in the back of this shop and play Jenga and other games on soft chairs. The Panda Tea Lounge drink menu is extensive, and my indecision often has me poring over it until I decide what I want to drink. This place notably has the most affordable boba in Ithaca and ties with Sushi Osaka for my favorite bubble tea spot in Ithaca. The caveat: If you don’t like your boba super sweet, you’re not going to enjoy the drinks here. There is also no option to customize the sweetness of your drink.
Taichi Bubble Tea (740 S. Meadow St.)
Taichi Bubble Tea is a chain Asian fusion eatery that started in Rochester and has since expanded to other locations in the U.S. It opened a location in Ithaca this year near Wegmans and 5Below. The interior is casual and warm with wooden furniture, green motifs and decorative plants. Their ramen is great, but this was a day where I was working on my laptop with some boba by my side. A black milk tea with bubbles will cost a little more than $6, but the ambiance of the shop can’t be beat. The assam tea they use is strong and balanced and not too sweet. The boba was also soft and chewy, but because I’ve encountered inconsistencies with the texture of Taichi’s tapioca from previous visits, I’d advise getting your drinks hot when possible.
Honorable Mention: Saigon Kitchen (526 W. State St.)
This is an honorable mention because it’s not black milk tea and could arguably not be categorized as a true bubble tea drink. But it needs to be said that the phở from this Vietnamese restaurant is so phenomenal, that it often takes the limelight away from their chè thái, labeled on their menu as the “Rainbow Drink.” It’s a cold dessert that layers crushed ice with green jelly, yellow mung beans, sweet red beans, coconut milk, crushed peanuts and a bed of tapioca bubbles at the bottom. It’s encouraged to mix these ingredients together before drinking it through a straw. It’s so good that even in the coldest Ithaca winter days, you’ll occasionally find me shivering with one of these. | https://www.ithaca.com/special_sections/student_survival_guide/student-survival-guide-search-for-bubble-tea/article_c85bd05e-1e4a-11ed-89aa-97cca36d2f2d.html | 2022-08-17T21:52:39Z | https://www.ithaca.com/special_sections/student_survival_guide/student-survival-guide-search-for-bubble-tea/article_c85bd05e-1e4a-11ed-89aa-97cca36d2f2d.html | false |
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dover Fueling Solutions ("DFS"), a part of Dover (NYSE: DOV) and a leading global provider of advanced customer-focused technologies, services and solutions in the fuel and convenience retail industry, today announced its collaboration with Bottomline, a Dutch supplier of software, planning and transport services in the oil and gas sector, to offer a complete, end-to-end fuel management solution.
Bottomline's fuel logistics software package and services enable customers to schedule, execute, administer, track and analyze the transportation of fuel from depot to fuel stations and end customers, helping to reduce logistical costs and strengthen the supply chain. DFS's wetstock management services collect data to measure and monitor fuel tanks, offering protection against instances of loss by rapidly identifying the source and providing real-time analysis. Together, DFS and Bottomline will offer customers one aggregated fuel management solution that can save retailers 5-10% in costs through automated operations and result in increased visibility into the fuel supply chain and optimized transportation routes.
"As fuel prices have risen, the cost associated with fuel loss has never been higher," said David Crouse, President at DFS. "This collaboration helps safeguard businesses by serving as the missing link to a fully optimized fuel management system. We're excited to offer customers increased transparency into transport logistics and on-site monitoring and provide them with the tools they need to measure performance, identify gaps and automate processes."
"This partnership is an ideal collaboration for Bottomline," said Léon van Rijswijk, CEO of Bottomline. "We've been looking to expand our business offering on a global scale and were drawn to Dover Fueling Solutions' forward-thinking vision of taking fuel and convenience retail to the next level. Together we can ensure fuel is transported safely and efficiently – from when it leaves the depot to when it's pumped into the customer's car."
Bottomline was founded in 1998 and facilitates safe, efficient and timely replenishment of fuel tanks that store products such as gasoline, diesel, propane, LNG and LPG. The Bottomline software suite operates via a five-part application:
- Scheduling – Forecasts fuel orders and automatically schedules onto available trucks.
- Execution – Showcases approved and scheduled trips on truck drivers' handheld devices.
- Confirmation – Reviews delivered fuel loads and forwards data to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for invoicing.
- Tracking – Provides real-time management of trip status and truck locations.
- Information – Measures and analyzes performance.
The Bottomline software suite is now available to DFS customers via the company's web portal interface.
For more information on DFS's collaboration with Bottomline to offer an end-to-end fuel management solution, visit www.doverfuelingsolutions.com/newsandevents. For more information on Bottomline, visit www.bottomline.eu.
About Dover Fueling Solutions:
Dover Fueling Solutions ("DFS"), part of Dover Corporation, comprises the product brands of ClearView, Fairbanks, OPW Fuel Management Systems, ProGauge, Tokheim, and Wayne Fueling Systems, and delivers advanced fuel dispensing equipment, electronic systems and payment, automatic tank gauging and wetstock management solutions to customers worldwide. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, DFS has a significant manufacturing presence around the world, including facilities in Brazil, China, India, Italy, Poland, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information about DFS, visit www.doverfuelingsolutions.com.
About Dover:
Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what's possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under "DOV." Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.
Dover Fueling Solutions Contact:
Amy Cearley
(512) 484-4259
amy.cearley@doverfs.com
Dover Media Contact:
Adrian Sakowicz, VP, Communications
(630) 743-5039
asakowicz@dovercorp.com
Dover Investor Contact:
Jack Dickens, Senior Director, Investor Relations
(630) 743-2566
jdickens@dovercorp.com
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HARRISBURG, Pa., August 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) and the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) are pleased to honor Kim Alaburda with the 2022 Gail-Burns Smith Award. Alaburda, who is the Executive Director of the New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs (NMCSAP), will receive the award during the 2022 National Sexual Assault Conference® held online on August 17.
Presented jointly by ATSA and NSVRC, the award is named in honor of Gail Burns-Smith, one of the first advocates to recognize and speak publicly about the importance of collaboration between victim advocates and those working in the area of sex offender management to effectively prevent child sexual abuse.
Alaburda has been Executive Director of the NMCSAP for a combined total of over 34 years. She is revered throughout the state for her visionary, brilliant, kind, dedicated, and considerate leadership in a relentless pursuit to end sexual violence. She brings a highly sophisticated and collaborative approach to her work that has always integrated services for those who have been abused, those who have abused, and anyone impacted by sexual violence, including service providers. Her expertise includes successful community and statewide program and policy development and implementation, community collaboration, professional training, and fiscal and contract management.
ABOUT ATSA
The Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) is an international, multidisciplinary organization dedicated to preventing sexual abuse. ATSA has member chapters throughout the world; and informs evidence-based public policy and prevention initiatives. Visit www.atsa.com for more information on the treatment and management of individuals who have sexually abused or are at risk to abuse.
ABOUT NSVRC
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. NSVRC translates research and trends into best practices that help individuals, communities and service providers achieve real and lasting change. The center also works with the media to promote informed reporting and sponsors a Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) prevention campaign each April.
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Milwaukee Bucks on WISN 12 at least five times in regular season
The Bucks 2022-23 schedule was released and it includes a Christmas Day game in Boston on WISN 12.
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Milwaukee Bucks on WISN 12 at least five times in regular season
The Bucks 2022-23 schedule was released and it includes a Christmas Day game in Boston on WISN 12.
The Milwaukee Bucks 2022-23 season schedule was released, and at least five of the games can be seen on WISN 12 and ABC.Those games are the following:Sunday, Dec. 25: Bucks at Celtics, 4 p.m. CST (WISN, ABC)Saturday, Jan. 14: Bucks at Heat, 11:30 a.m. CST (WISN, ABC)Sunday, Feb. 26: Suns at Bucks, 11:30 a.m. CST (WISN, ABC)Saturday, March 4: 76ers at Bucks, 7 p.m. CST (WISN, ABC)Saturday, March 11: Bucks at Warriors, 7 p.m. CST (WISN, ABC)Other notable games on the schedule include:Thursday, Oct. 20: Bucks at 76ers (season opener)Saturday, Oct. 22: Rockets at Bucks (home opener)Monday, Jan. 16, Pacers at Bucks, 1:30 p.m. CST (MLK Day)Twenty-three of the Bucks' regular season games are slated to be nationally televised on ABC, ESPN, and TNT. The Bucks also have nineteen weekend home games at Fiserv Forum.You can see the entire schedule by clicking here.
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The Milwaukee Bucks 2022-23 season schedule was released, and at least five of the games can be seen on WISN 12 and ABC.
Those games are the following:
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- Sunday, Dec. 25: Bucks at Celtics, 4 p.m. CST (WISN, ABC)
- Saturday, Jan. 14: Bucks at Heat, 11:30 a.m. CST (WISN, ABC)
- Sunday, Feb. 26: Suns at Bucks, 11:30 a.m. CST (WISN, ABC)
- Saturday, March 4: 76ers at Bucks, 7 p.m. CST (WISN, ABC)
- Saturday, March 11: Bucks at Warriors, 7 p.m. CST (WISN, ABC)
Other notable games on the schedule include:
- Thursday, Oct. 20: Bucks at 76ers (season opener)
- Saturday, Oct. 22: Rockets at Bucks (home opener)
- Monday, Jan. 16, Pacers at Bucks, 1:30 p.m. CST (MLK Day)
Twenty-three of the Bucks' regular season games are slated to be nationally televised on ABC, ESPN, and TNT. The Bucks also have nineteen weekend home games at Fiserv Forum.
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See Papa Johns new pizza bowls: Just toppings, no crust
Early in the pandemic, people couldn't get enough pizza. Now, not so much.
Papa Johns' sales are still up, but growth is slowing. In the second quarter, sales at its North American restaurants open at least a year grew just under 1%, down from 5% in the same period last year. In the second quarter of 2020, sales jumped 28%.
One reason for the slowdown: People may be getting tired of pizza.
"There's a general thought that there could be a little bit of pizza fatigue," Scott Rodriguez, SVP of menu strategy and innovation at Papa Johns. "Because that's all we've had for the last couple of years."
To get people excited about pizza again, Papa Johns is offering a new spin on the classic, with Papa Bowls that are all topping — no crust.
The Papa Bowl comes in three varieties, Garden Veggie, Chicken Alfredo and Italian Meats Trio. They are available to the company's loyalty members this week and will roll out nationally next, and cost $7.99.
At first, Papa Johns thought the bowls might be well received as a healthier alternative to pizza. But the company learned people still want "the indulgence of pizza," Rodriguez said.
Papa Johns hopes the new item will eliminate the "veto vote," when an eatery gets ruled out because it doesn't have enough options for everyone in the dining party. The idea is that if one person doesn't want pizza, the group can still go to Papa Johns and that person will still find something to eat.
Papa Johns' approach to innovation
Adding new items to the menu is an important way for restaurants to boost sales and create buzz. But companies have to be strategic when they make changes, especially now with supply chains disrupted and large swings in ingredient prices.
Thinking about whether ingredients will be cost-effective and available is "step number two right now," said Rodriguez. "It never used to be that way," he added. That means that Rodriguez's team has to be mindful of when to roll out menu innovations.
"We know that beef futures spike during a certain period of time," Rodriguez said. "That's probably not the best time to be running pepperoni items."
Making new products with core items can help avoid supply chain surprises. The bowls are made with toppings and sauces Papa Johns already has in stores. But even then, there can be challenges. Papa Bowls were set to launch about six months ago, but the company wasn't able to get the packaging it needed.
The Papa Bowls are served in a bowl that slides out from a snug-fitting sleeve, which is delivered in a cardboard box similar to a pizza box. For Papa Johns, the right packaging is essential — if an item isn't packaged correctly, it could show up cold. Customers hate that.
"Temperature is probably the number one thing that our consumer keys in on," Rodriguez said. "We wanted to make sure that those are coming in piping hot."
Papa Johns has rolled out other new items in the past year, including a limited-time pepperoni-stuffed crust pizza and a limited-time New York-style pizza. Last year, it redesigned its logo and stores, dropping the apostrophe in Johns. | https://www.wgal.com/article/papa-johns-new-pizza-bowls-just-toppings-no-crust/40922202 | 2022-08-17T22:00:02Z | https://www.wgal.com/article/papa-johns-new-pizza-bowls-just-toppings-no-crust/40922202 | false |
WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service El Paso TX
340 PM MDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Hudspeth
County through 415 PM MDT...
At 339 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sierra Blanca, moving northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Sierra Blanca, Quitman Canyon, Sunset Ranches and Round Top Mountain.
This includes Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 92 and 109.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3126 10523 3105 10540 3122 10562 3142 10546
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 127DEG 19KT 3119 10537
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas...
Southern Cherokee County in northeastern Texas...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 439 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Trawick to near Maydelle, moving southeast at
15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Nacogdoches, Rusk, Alto, Morrill, Sacul, Forest, Douglass, Trawick,
Cushing, Appleby, Linwood, Lilbert and Looneyville.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced it has been named a Leader by Gartner Inc. in its 2022 Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce. It is the seventh consecutive year that Salesforce has earned the recognition.
Salesforce was recognized as a Leader in this Magic Quadrant report based on its "Ability to Execute" and "Completeness of Vision."
"There is no shortage of digital shoppers in today's world," said Scot Gillespie, GM of Salesforce Commerce Cloud. "We believe Commerce Cloud empowers businesses to build the flexible, personalized commerce experiences that these shoppers want across every touch point on a highly trusted and scalable platform."
Gartner defines a digital commerce platform as "the core technology that enables customers to purchase goods and services through an interactive and usually self-service experience. The platform provides necessary information for customers to make buying decisions and uses rules and data to present fully priced orders for payment."
Commerce Cloud helps companies around the world build a personalized experience around their customers across every channel — all with a secure, trusted, and highly scalable platform that allows for the flexibility needed to adapt to market shifts.
Businesses grow on Commerce Cloud because it's a complete platform built for the entire connected customer journey, offering AI capabilities, a 360 degree view of every customer, the Salesforce partner ecosystem, and more. These features, along with integrations with Marketing Cloud, Service Cloud, Order Management, Salesforce Payments, and Experience Cloud, offer businesses better personalization, marketing, content management, customer service, and last mile capabilities that help them drive loyalty at every touchpoint throughout the shopper's journey.
In the last year, Commerce Cloud also unveiled Commerce Marketplace following its acquisition of Atonit, expanded Commerce for Social offerings, and released Composable Storefront. Additionally, Salesforce added to its B2B commerce offerings with Einstein AI recommendations and additional D2C functionality, and introduced new Order Management innovations
Additional Information
- A complimentary copy of the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce is available here.
- Learn more about Salesforce Commerce Cloud here.
*Source: Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Digital Commerce, Jason Daigler, Mike Lowndes, Yanna Dharmasthira, Sandy Shen, Penny Gillespie, and Aditya Vasudevan, 10 Aug 2022.
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WFO EL PASO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service El Paso TX
340 PM MDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Hudspeth
County through 415 PM MDT...
At 339 PM MDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Sierra Blanca, moving northwest at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Sierra Blanca, Quitman Canyon, Sunset Ranches and Round Top Mountain.
This includes Interstate 10 in Texas between mile markers 92 and 109.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3126 10523 3105 10540 3122 10562 3142 10546
TIME...MOT...LOC 2139Z 127DEG 19KT 3119 10537
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
The National Weather Service in Shreveport has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Nacogdoches County in eastern Texas...
Southern Cherokee County in northeastern Texas...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 439 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Trawick to near Maydelle, moving southeast at
15 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Nacogdoches, Rusk, Alto, Morrill, Sacul, Forest, Douglass, Trawick,
Cushing, Appleby, Linwood, Lilbert and Looneyville.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Large hail and damaging winds and continuous cloud to ground
lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately.
Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can
hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
308 PM CDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southern Smith and
north central Cherokee Counties through 400 PM CDT...
At 308 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chandler, or near Tyler, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Tyler, Whitehouse, Bullard, Troup, Arp, Mount Selman, Mixon, Noonday
and New Chapel Hill.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 3225 9547 3226 9547 3228 9546 3229 9545
3230 9545 3231 9546 3236 9545 3237 9546
3237 9547 3243 9542 3224 9499 3200 9520
3224 9549
TIME...MOT...LOC 2008Z 306DEG 7KT 3232 9542
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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AP Stylebook updates guidelines to include 'pregnant women,' upsetting both conservatives and liberals
AP Stylebook originally added the term 'pregnant people' to its guidelines in May
The Associated Press angered both conservatives and liberals alike after updating its style guidelines to re-include the term "pregnant women."
The AP Stylebook Twitter account announced the update to its guidelines about reporting on abortions and who they effect on Wednesday.
"We now have guidance saying that ‘pregnant women’ or ‘women seeking abortions’ is acceptable phrasing. Phrases like ‘pregnant people’ or ‘people seeking abortions’ are acceptable when you want to be inclusive of people who have those experiences but do not identify as women," the tweet read.
The new guidelines state, "Pregnant women or women seeking abortions is acceptable phrasing. Phrasing like pregnant people or people seeking abortions is also acceptable to include people who have those experiences but do not identify as women, such as some transgender men and some nonbinary people. Use judgement and decide what is most appropriate in a given story. Neutral alternatives like abortion patients are also acceptable, but do not use overly clinical language like people with uteruses or birthing people."
JOE ROGAN, BABYLON BEE CEO SETH DILLON SPAR ON ABORTION: ‘I DON’T THINK MURDER FIXES A RAPE’
Twitter users from both sides of the political aisle attacked these new guidelines for refusing to take a stance.
President of District Media Group Beverly Hallberg tweeted, "This used to be the no-nonsenese guide for news writing. Not anymore."
AP splitting the baby here," Radio host and RedState editor Joe Cunningham joked.
Twitchy managing editor Sam Janney wrote, "So now that Democrats need women to be women again with the whole Roe thing, AP is giving us all permission to say the word women again."
Sports Illustrated copy chief Julie Kliegman tweeted, "Imagine being this allergic to taking any sort of a stand about language."
"In a recent study on access, 3 percent of Hoosiers seeking abortion care were not women. It is inaccurate to say otherwise, @APStylebook," Indiana Public Broadcasting digital editor Lauren Chapman wrote.
Fellow Sports Illustrated copy editor Sarah Kelly mocked the tweet writing "’When you want to be inclusive.’"
THE ATLANTIC PUBLISHES ARTICLE MOCKING ‘THE RIGHT’ OVER CONCERNS ABOUT VIOLENT PRO-ABORTION GROUP
The Associated Press was previously mocked in May for adding the phrase "pregnant people" to inclusive language protocols.
At the time, the guidelines stated, "Phrasing like pregnant people or people who seek an abortion seeks to include people who have those experiences but do not identify as women, such as some transgender men and some nonbinary people. Such phrasing should be confined to stories that specifically address the experiences of people who do not identify as women. See gender, sex and sexual orientation."
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Earlier in the year, various media outlets as well as the CDC were also ridiculed for insisting on using the term "pregnant people" instead of women.
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
319 PM CDT Wed Aug 17 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of east central Navarro
County through 345 PM CDT...
At 319 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Kerens, or 14 miles south of Gun Barrel City. This storm was nearly
stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Kerens, Trinidad, Mildred, Eureka, Goodlow and Powell.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3207 9607 3204 9607 3198 9625 3205 9635
3217 9638 3221 9620 3220 9618 3222 9615
3218 9618 3216 9617 3215 9613 3216 9612
3215 9610 3210 9612 3208 9611 3208 9606
TIME...MOT...LOC 2019Z 336DEG 2KT 3212 9621
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northern Franklin
and northern Titus Counties through 400 PM CDT...
At 320 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Hagansport, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
Mount Pleasant, Hagansport, Mount Vernon, Winfield, Talco, Miller's
Cove and Monticello.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 3336 9527 3337 9526 3337 9523 3338 9521
3337 9519 3338 9517 3338 9515 3339 9513
3339 9511 3331 9483 3306 9508 3325 9531
TIME...MOT...LOC 2020Z 305DEG 8KT 3335 9524
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Teen shot and killed near Glenville High School in Cleveland
Published: Aug. 17, 2022 at 5:29 PM EDT|Updated: 43 minutes ago
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A teen was shot and killed near Glenville High School Wednesday.
According to Cleveland Police, the male was pronounced dead at the scene around 4:10 pm.
There could have also been a second victim driven to an area hospital, police say.
The Cleveland Municipal School District is currently still on summer break.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — A federal judge in Cleveland awarded $650 million in damages on Wednesday to two Ohio counties that won a landmark lawsuit against national pharmacy chains CVS, Walgreens and Walmart, claiming the way they distributed opioids to customers caused severe harm to communities and created a public nuisance.
U.S. District Judge Dan Polster said in the ruling that the money will be used to abate a continuing opioid crisis in Lake and Trumbull counties, outside Cleveland. Attorneys for the counties put the total price tag at $3 billion for the damage done to the counties.
Lake County is to receive $306 million over 15 years. Trumbull County is to receive $344 million over the same period. Polster ordered the companies to immediately pay nearly $87 million to cover the first two years of the abatement plan.
In his ruling, Polster admonished the three companies, saying they "squandered the opportunity to present a meaningful plan to abate the nuisance" after a trial that considered what damages they might owe.
CVS, Walmart and Walgreens said they will appeal the ruling.
Trumbull County Commissioner Frank Fuda praised the award in a statement, saying "the harms caused by this devastating epidemic" can now be addressed.
Lake County Commissioner John Hamercheck said in a statement "Today marks the start of a new day in our fight to end the opioid epidemic."
A jury returned a verdict in November in favor of the counties after a six-week trial. It was then left to Polster to decide how much the counties should receive from the three pharmacy companies. He heard testimony in May to determine damages.
The counties convinced the jury that the pharmacies played an outsized role in creating a public nuisance in the way they dispensed pain medication into their communities.
It was the first time pharmacy companies completed a trial to defend themselves in a drug crisis that has killed a half-million Americans since 1999.
Attorneys for the pharmacy chains maintained they had policies to stem the flow of pills when their pharmacists had concerns and would notify authorities about suspicious orders from doctors. They also said it was doctors who controlled how many pills were prescribed for legitimate medical needs not their pharmacies.
Walmart issued a statement Wednesday saying the counties' attorneys "sued Walmart in search of deep pockets, and this judgment follows a trial that was engineered to favor the plaintiffs' attorneys and was riddled with remarkable legal and factual mistakes."
Walgreens spokesperson Fraser Engerman said "The facts and the law did not support the jury verdict last fall, and they do not support the court's decision now.
"The court committed significant legal errors in allowing the case to go before a jury on a flawed legal theory that is inconsistent with Ohio law and compounded those errors in reaching its ruling regarding damages."
CVS spokesperson Michael DeAngelis said "We strongly disagree with the Court's decision regarding the counties' abatement plan, as well as last fall's underlying verdict."
CVS is based in Rhode Island, Walgreens in Illinois and Walmart in Arkansas.
Two chains — Rite Aid and Giant Eagle — settled lawsuits with the counties before trial. The amounts they paid have not been disclosed publicly.
Mark Lanier, an attorney for the counties, said during trial that the pharmacies were attempting to blame everyone but themselves.
The opioid crisis has overwhelmed courts, social services agencies and law enforcement in Ohio's blue-collar corner east of Cleveland, leaving behind heartbroken families and babies born to addicted mothers, Lanier told jurors.
Roughly 80 million prescription painkillers were dispensed in Trumbull County alone between 2012 and 2016 — equivalent to 400 for every resident. In Lake County, some 61 million pills were distributed during that period.
The rise in physicians prescribing pain medications such as oxycodone and hydrocodone came as medical groups began recognizing that patients have the right to be treated for pain, Kaspar Stoffelmayr, an attorney for Walgreens, said at the opening of the trial.
The problem, he said, was "pharmaceutical manufacturers tricked doctors into writing way too many pills."
The counties said pharmacies should be the last line of defense to prevent the pills from getting into the wrong hands.
The trial before Polster was part of a broader constellation of about 3,000 federal opioid lawsuits consolidated under the his supervision. Other cases are moving ahead in state courts.
Kevin Roy, chief public policy officer at Shatterproof, an organization that advocates for solutions to addiction, said in November the verdict could lead pharmacies to follow the path of major distribution companies and some drugmakers that have reached nationwide settlements of opioid cases worth billions. So far, no pharmacy has reached a nationwide settlement.
Also on Wednesday, attorneys general from numerous states announced they had reached an agreement with Endo International plc to pay as much as $450 million over 10 years to settle allegations the company used deceptive marketing practices "that downplayed the risk of addiction and overstated the benefits" of opioids it produced.
Based in Ireland, Endo's U.S. headquarters are in Malvern, Pennsylvania. The company did not respond Wednesday to telephone and email requests for comment.
The agreement calls for the $450 million to be divided between participating states and communities. It also calls for Endo to put opioid-related documents online for public viewing and pay $2.75 million in expenses to publicly archive those documents.
Endo can never again market opioids, according to the agreement.
The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday night.
Endo produces generic opioids and name brands such as Percocet and Endocet. The company's Opana ER opioid was withdrawn from the market in 2017. The attorneys general say Endo "falsely promoted the benefits" of Opana ER's "so-called abuse deterrent formulation." The attorneys general said the formulation did not deter abuse of the drug and led to deadly outbreaks of hepatitis and HIV resulting from people injecting the drug.
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Liz Cheney ponders 2024 bid after losing Wyoming GOP primary
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney was increasingly open on Wednesday about considering a 2024 presidential campaign after soundly losing a Republican primary to a challenger backed by former President Donald Trump.
Speaking to NBC in the wake of her loss, the third-term congresswoman called Trump "a very grave threat and risk to our republic," and said defeating him will require "a broad and united front of Republicans, Democrats and independents — and that's what I intend to be part of."
She declined to say if she would run for president but conceded it's "something that I'm thinking about."
The primary results — and the more than 35-point margin of her defeat — were a powerful reminder of the GOP's rapid shift to the right. A party once dominated by national security-oriented, business-friendly conservatives like her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, now belongs to Trump, animated by his populist appeal and, above all, his denial of defeat in the 2020 election.
Such lies, which have been roundly rejected by federal and state election officials along with Trump's own attorney general and judges he appointed, transformed Cheney from an occasional critic of the former president to the clearest voice inside the GOP warning that he represents a threat to democratic norms. She's the top Republican on the House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by a mob of Trump supporters, an attack she referenced in nodding to her political future.
"I have said since Jan. 6 that I will do whatever it takes to ensure Donald Trump is never again anywhere near the Oval Office — and I mean it," she said during her concession speech on Tuesday.
Cheney described her primary loss on Tuesday night as the beginning of a new chapter in her political career as she addressed a small collection of supporters, including her father, on the edge of a vast field flanked by mountains and bales of hay.
"Our work is far from over," she said, evoking Abraham Lincoln, who also lost congressional elections before ascending to the presidency and preserving the union.
Four hundred miles to the east of Cheney's concession speech, festive Hageman supporters gathered at a sprawling outdoor rodeo and Western culture festival in Cheyenne, many wearing cowboy boots, hats and blue jeans.
Video below: Liz Cheney loses Wyoming seat to pro-Trump rival
"Obviously we're all very grateful to President Trump, who recognizes that Wyoming has only one congressional representative and we have to make it count," said Hageman, a ranching industry attorney who had finished third in a previous bid for governor.
Echoing Trump's conspiracy theories, she falsely claimed the 2020 election was "rigged" as she courted his loyalists in the runup to the election.
Trump and his team celebrated Cheney's loss, which may represent his biggest political victory in a primary season full of them. The former president called the results "a complete rebuke" of the Jan. 6 committee.
"Liz Cheney should be ashamed of herself, the way she acted, and her spiteful, sanctimonious words and actions towards others," he wrote on his social media platform. "Now she can finally disappear into the depths of political oblivion where, I am sure, she will be much happier than she is right now. Thank you WYOMING!"
The news offered a welcome break from Trump's focus on his growing legal entanglements. Just eight days earlier, federal agents executing a search warrant recovered 11 sets of classified records from the former president's Florida estate.
Meanwhile in Alaska, which also held elections on Tuesday, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, another prominent GOP critic of Trump, advanced from her primary. Sarah Palin, the GOP's 2008 vice presidential nominee and a staunch ally of Trump, was also bound for the November general election in the race for Alaska's sole U.S. House seat.
But most of the attention was on Cheney, whose defeat would have been unthinkable just two years ago. The daughter of a former vice president, she hails from one of the most prominent political families in Wyoming. And in Washington, she was the No. 3 House Republican, an influential voice in GOP politics and policy with a sterling conservative voting record.
Cheney will now be forced from Congress at the end of her third and final term in January. She is not expected to leave Capitol Hill quietly.
She will continue in her leadership role on the congressional panel investigating the Jan. 6 attack until it dissolves at the end of the year. And she is actively considering a 2024 White House bid -- as a Republican or independent -- having vowed to do everything in her power to fight Trump's influence in her party.
With Cheney's loss, Republicans who voted to impeach Trump are going extinct.
In all, seven Republican senators and 10 Republican House members backed Trump's impeachment in the days after his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol as Congress tried to certify President Joe Biden's victory. Just two of those 10 House members have won their primaries this year. After two Senate retirements, Murkowski is the only such Senate Republican on this year's ballot.
Cheney was forced to seek assistance from the state's tiny Democratic minority in her bid to pull off a victory. But Democrats across America, major donors among them, took notice. She raised at least $15 million for her election, a stunning figure for a Wyoming political contest.
Voters responded to the interest in the race. With a little more than half of the vote counted, turnout ran about 50% higher than in the 2018 Republican primary for governor.
If Cheney does ultimately run for president — either as a Republican or an independent — don't expect her to win Wyoming's three electoral votes.
"We like Trump. She tried to impeach Trump," Cheyenne voter Chester Barkell said of Cheney on Tuesday. "I don't trust Liz Cheney."
And in Jackson, Republican voter Dan Winder said he felt betrayed by his congresswoman.
"Over 70% of the state of Wyoming voted Republican in the last presidential election and she turned right around and voted against us," said Winder, a hotel manager. "She was our representative, not her own."
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What are the top-rated skin beauty supplements?
If you’re looking for a way to take better care of your skin or think your diet could use a little extra boost, you may want to consider using a skin beauty supplement. These are packed with good-for-your-skin nutrients like collagen, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that work from the inside out to promote healthy skin.
They don’t require a prescription and are generally sold in the form of powders, pills and gummies. While your diet and lifestyle make all the difference, adding a supplement to your wellness routine is a great way to tackle specific concerns and improve the quality of your skin. Here are the 12 best skin beauty supplements on the market.
Best skin beauty supplements
Zint Pure Collagen Peptides Powder
Collagen is key when it comes to reducing the signs of aging, including wrinkles and dry skin. This hydrolyzed collagen powder helps boost collagen production to enhance skin elasticity and hydration. Sourced from non-GMO, grass-fed cows, this product is gluten-free and certified paleo and keto-friendly. It’s also unflavored and dissolves easily in both cool and warm beverages.
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Nature’s Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails Gummies
These strawberry-flavored gummies from Nature’s Bounty provide a glowing blend of nutrients to strengthen your daily beauty routine. They’re formulated with a high dose of biotin along with vitamins C and E, which are all well known for their role in maintaining healthy skin, hair and nails. Plus, they’re easy to chew and taste delicious.
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The Beauty Chef Glow Inner Beauty Essential Powder
This glow-inducing supplement combines probiotics with potent antioxidants to keep your skin happy and balanced from within. It also contains niacinamide and vitamin C to stimulate collagen production and brighten the skin. All you need to do is blend this berry-flavored powder into your water, yogurt or smoothie daily for glowing skin and good gut health.
Goli Nutrition Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies
Many health experts and nutritionists advocate for the daily intake of apple cider vinegar to not only promote digestive health but also help clear the skin, thanks to its antibacterial and detoxifying properties. These gummies are delicious, organic, vegan, non-GMO, gelatin and gluten-free. They also contain vitamins B9 and B12 to help boost cell turnover and reduce skin inflammation.
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The Nue Co. Skin Hydrator Dietary Supplement
Hydration is vital to plump, clear, youthful skin. This beauty supplement from The Nue Co. makes it easy to give your skin all the hydration it needs with just one small capsule. Loaded with hyaluronic acid, collagen and aloe vera, it’s formulated to help repair the skin’s barrier to leave you with visibly smooth, dewy and hydrated skin.
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HUM Nutrition Daily Cleanse Clear Skin and Body Detox Supplement
If you’re dealing with pesky breakouts, this powerful formula works wonders to help clear acne. With algae, minerals and detoxifying herbs in each capsule, not only do these help combat acne-causing toxins, but they also help detoxify other internal organs like the kidneys and liver. It can take up to four to six weeks of using this supplement daily to see results.
Garden of Life mykind Organics: Collagen Builder
If you’re shopping for an organic skin supplement, this one from Garden of Life may just be what you’re looking for. Made using whole food ingredients like blended fruit and vegetables, these can help maintain your body’s keratin, collagen and elastin levels with their modest dose of vitamins A, C and E. They also include a significant amount of biotin and green tea extract.
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Moon Juice SuperBeauty Dietary Supplement
These tiny capsule supplements from Moon Juice pack a powerful anti-aging formula to help minimize the appearance of fine lines by promoting collagen renewal and skin elasticity. Glutathione, its hero ingredient, is known for its ability to neutralize free radicals and reduce oxidative stress, which in turn supports skin vitality and helps improve your overall complexion.
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Make getting your daily dose of greens easy with these dissolving tablets that are packed with eight vitamin-rich greens, including spinach, kale, wheatgrass, spirulina, aloe, chlorella, barley grass and blue-green algae. They also contain marine collagen, biotin and green tea, which are all known to play an integral part in keeping your skin radiant and plump, as well as hydrated.
Hum Nutrition Arctic Repair Fine Lines and Wrinkles Supplement
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NEW YORK (PIX11) — To help combat the spread of the crop-eating, invasive spotted lanternfly, Sen. Chuck Schumer on Sunday called on the federal government to step in and help.
The senator said parts of New York City, Long Island and upstate New York are now infested with the pesky bug. The insect is known to feast on plants, trees and crops.
“They feed on the sap of more than 70 plant species,” he said. “They are spreading in New York State and we’ve got to stop them in time before they decimate our trees, our agricultural crops, and our plants.”
Schumer called on the Federal Department of Agriculture to release existing funds to the state to help with eradication measures. He also pushed for an additional $22 million to be allocated in the upcoming federal budget.
Dr. Kelli Hoover, an entomologist at Penn State University, said the plant-hopping bug originated in China. It was first spotted in Pennsylvania in 2014 and has now surfaced in 12 states.
Hoover said eradicating the bug is difficult because spotted lanternflies move all the time and there is no perfect tool to trap them. She agrees more money is needed to combat the pesky bug.
“Because you’re going to have to have a lot of people out there surveying where they’re known to be. And around that area going out further and further with eyes and traps. To see how far out this insect is found,” she said.
Hoover said residents can do their part in eradication efforts. If you see a spotted lanternfly, take a picture, stomp on the bug and then report the sighting to the state to stop the spread.
In a statement responding to how the federal government is addressing the spotted lanternfly issue, Matthew Travis, National Policy Manager for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) spoke about The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) Program.
The program is an initiative between the Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and State Departments of Agriculture, including the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets.
In the statement, he said in part, “APHIS works closely with its State cooperators to minimize the risk of artificial spread of this invasive pest by focusing primary control measures on high-risk transportation and commodity pathways (such as trains and vehicles).”
He added, “The Program conducts targeted treatments of SLF, removes SLF egg masses from outdoor surfaces, and removes SLF’s preferred host plant, the tree of heaven, from transportation hubs. Several states, including New York, have established state quarantines to further reduce the spread. Additionally, the Program conducts extensive public outreach campaign. The public has played a key role in detecting SLF and the success of stopping its spread depends on help from the public.”
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Authorities in New Zealand have opened a homicide investigation after a family in Manurewa found human remains in luggage they bought at auction at a local storage unit.
The Counties Manukau Police said they were alerted about the discovery by the family last Thursday around 1:30 p.m. local time after they went through the property back at their residence.
Police said they believe the family is not involved in the incident.
"Police acknowledge them for their assistance so far, and we are providing support for them," the department said in a statement.
Multiple news outlets reported the suitcases were amongst other items inside an abandoned storage unit.
Police said they are working on identifying the remains so they can contact the deceased person's next of kin.
Police said this may take some time due to "the nature of the discovery."
Police said a post-mortem examination is underway and that'll be completed over the coming days.
"Police will be providing further updates as our investigation allows, however, we can reassure the public our inquiry team is taking this matter extremely seriously and will investigate the matter thoroughly," the department said. | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/police-open-homicide-investigation-after-new-zealand-family-finds-human-remains-in-suitcases-bought-at-auction | 2022-08-17T22:19:03Z | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/police-open-homicide-investigation-after-new-zealand-family-finds-human-remains-in-suitcases-bought-at-auction | true |
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earlier last month, slot manufacturer Gaming Arts launched a very unique new slot game, Brian Christopher's Pop'N Pays More!™. Besides great game play, what makes this slot game so unique is that Gaming Arts has partnered with Brian Christopher, America's no. 1 slot influencer, to design this new game from the ground up that revolves around Brian Christopher, complete with many fun and exciting animations, voice overs and much, much more!
Although just released last month, the game has enjoyed a massively successful launch with game placements including: Plaza Hotel & Casino, Palms Casino Resort and M Resort in Las Vegas, Gila River Wild Horse Pass, Harrah's AK-Chin, Desert Diamond West Valley, Casino Arizona and Talking Stick in Arizona, Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage, Agua Caliente Palm Springs, Agua Caliente Cathedral City and Yaamava' in California, and Hard Rock Tulsa in Oklahoma. Upcoming installations are also slated for Morongo in California, Coushatta in Louisiana, Grand Casino Hinckley in Minnesota and Saratoga Black Hawk in Colorado.
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Wind energy boom and golden eagles collide in the US West
The rush to build wind farms to combat climate change is colliding with preservation of one of the U.S. West’s most spectacular predators, the golden eagle. Scientists say the species is teetering on the edge of decline and worry that proliferating wind turbines could push them over the brink. Golden eagle wingspans can reach 7 feet — ideal for floating on thermal drafts as they search for their prey. But it also puts them in competition for the wind resources energy companies want. U.S. wildlife officials are encouraging companies to enroll in a program that allows them to kill some eagles in exchange for reducing eagle deaths elsewhere.
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Cheney’s defeat end of an era for GOP; Trump’s party now
WASHINGTON (AP) — Liz Cheney’s resounding primary defeat marks the end of an era for the Republican Party as well as her own family legacy, the most high-profile political casualty yet as the party of Lincoln transforms into the party of Trump.
The fall of the three-term congresswoman, who has declared it her mission to ensure Donald Trump never returns to the Oval Office, was vividly foreshadowed earlier this year, on the first anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
As the House convened for a moment of silence, Cheney, who is leading the investigation into the insurrection as vice chair of the 1/6 committee, and her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, stood almost alone on the Republican side of the House floor.
Democratic lawmakers streamed by to shake their hands. Republicans declined to join them.
“Liz Cheney represents the Republican Party as it used to be. ... All of that is gone now,” said Geoff Kabaservice, vice president of political studies at the center-right Niskanen Center.
What comes next for Liz Cheney is still to be determined.
“Now the real work begins,” she said in an election night concession speech in Wyoming, summoning the legacy of both Abraham Lincoln and his Civil War-era military and presidential successor Ulysses Grant in her campaign against Trump.
Cheney could very well announce her own run for the White House — unlikely to win a hostile Republican Party’s nomination but to at least give those opposed to Trump an alternative.
Overnight, she transferred leftover campaign funds into a new entity: “The Great Task.” That’s a phrase from The Gettysburg Address.
“I will be doing whatever it takes to keep Donald Trump out of the Oval Office,” Cheney told NBC’s “Today” show early Wednesday. Pressed, she said that running for president “is something I’m thinking about and I’ll make a decision in the coming months.”
Whether she runs or not, her belief that Trump poses a danger to democracy is a conviction that runs deep in her family.
But it’s a view that has no home in today’s GOP.
Trump is purging the Republican Party, ridding it of dissenters like Cheney and others who dare to defy him, shifting the coast-to-coast GOP landscape and the makeup of Congress.
Of the 10 House Republicans including Cheney who voted to impeach Trump for inciting the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection, at the Capitol, only two remain candidates for re-election. The others have bowed out or, like Cheney, have been defeated by Trump-backed challengers.
If Republicans gain control of the House and Senate in the November elections, the new Congress is destined to be remade in Trump’s image. However, his influence may in fact cut two ways, winning back the House for Republicans but costing the party the Senate if his candidates fail to generate the broader appeal needed for statewide elections.
“It’s just a party of Donald Trump’s fever dreams,” said Mark Salter, a former longtime Republican aide to the late Sen. John McCain.
“It’s just Donald Trump’s club.”
For 50 years, the Cheneys have had important influence in Washington, from the time Dick Cheney first ran for Congress — later being elected vice president — to the arrival of his daughter, elected in 2016 alongside Trump’s White House victory.
Identified with the hawkish defense wing of the Republican Party, the Cheneys with the Presidents Bush represented a cornerstone of the GOP in the post-World War II era, when it thrived as a party of small government, low taxation and muscular foreign policy.
Liz Cheney never wavered, chosen by House GOP colleagues to the same position her father held, the No. 3 Republican in the House, its highest-ranking woman.
But the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol changed all that.
Cheney was unequivocal, laying blame for the attack on the defeated president and his false claims of voter fraud and a rigged election.
Trump “summoned this mob, assembled the mob and lit the flame of this attack,” she said at the time, announcing her vote to impeach.
“There has never been a greater betrayal by a president of the United States of his office and his oath to the Constitution.”
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy initially defended Cheney but quickly reversed as Republicans booted her from party leadership. When Democratic Speaker Nancy Pelosi named Cheney to the 1/6 panel, her exile was all but complete.
Trump gloated at Cheney’s GOP primary defeat Tuesday night, deriding her as “sanctimonious” and a “fool” for suggesting his claims of a rigged election were false.
Trump had swooped into the Cowboy State to rally for Harriet Hageman, who was once highly critical of him but beat Cheney by embracing the former president, backed by McCarthy and other party leaders.
Cheney’s defeat follows that of the last Bush in public office, Jeb’s son George P. Bush, who was defeated in the Republican primary for Texas attorney general by Trump-backed Ken Paxton in May.
On Fox News, conservative author Charlie Kirk called Tuesday’s election a “mass repudiation” of the Bush-Cheney-McCain era.
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, who replaced Cheney in House GOP leadership and endorsed Hageman, said in a statement she was glad to see Pelosi’s “puppet” defeated.
Former Sen. Alan Simpson of Wyoming who served in Congress alongside Dick Cheney and has known Liz Cheney since she was a child, says he can no longer recognize the party that he joined, casting his first presidential vote for Dwight Eisenhower.
“What’s happened to our party is a fear of Donald J. Trump,” Simpson said.
Founded in the mid-19th century, the Republican Party’s core conservative values have shifted in the Trump era into a strain of politics that is more inward focused on grievances at home and isolationism abroad.
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OCEAN CITY — Jay Wright is passionate about the Villanova University football team and the entire town of Ocean City.
The longtime and successful Wildcats basketball coach, who stepped down in April after leading the program to two national championships, vacations here and has always followed the team.
When Villanova hosted an open practice Wednesday afternoon at Ocean City High School’s Carey Stadium, Wright made an appearance. The team competed in many drills and scrimmages on the beachside turf field in preparation for its season opener Sept. 2.
“This is always a great treat for me and my family to get to see these guys early in the season,” Wright said. “I know how hard they work. And there isn't a more beautiful football stadium anywhere than Ocean City’s. On the Boardwalk, on the beach. It’s a great day."
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Elijah Glover and Nate Fondacaro agreed with that last part.
Even though the Villanova football team had practiced at Carey Stadium many times before, Glover (Pleasantville High School) and Fondacaro (St. Augustine Prep) both played here during their high school careers and already knew how great the environment is.
“It’s always awesome to come to Ocean City,” said Fondacaro, a fifth-year senior punter whose parents own a beach house in Sea Isle City and has either worked out or kicked at Carey Stadium in his spare time. “I really enjoy this field a lot. This field definitely is a home to me.”
Glover played here as a junior at Pleasantville when the Greyhounds faced the Red Raiders in their annual Thanksgiving rivalry game.
"It's really cool to come back," said Glover, a junior defensive back. "It's close to home, so it's just cool to come back and ball out with my new guys. It's special."
Villanova enjoyed its unique practice under the sun. The atmosphere was very energetic, and the players gave a great effort for the fans in attendance. But Glover and Fondacaro each had different experiences.
Glover practiced with the defense and made some plays, but Fondacaro watched from the sidelines as he tore his left Achilles and is out for the season. The 22-year-old Fondacaro has an option to be waived from the lineup and take a gap year so he can play next season.
Fondacaro will use that option, he said. The Sewell, Gloucester County, resident admitted it's difficult not being able to compete this season, but he looks at it as "a mental test."
"This year is a little bit different for me," said Fondacaro, who practiced with the Wildcats at Carey Stadium in previous years. "Being injured gives me a little bit of a different perspective. Outside looking in, which is different. But it's great to see the guys out here working."
Being in a different venue for practice was special for the entire team and the practice went well, but "we have to get a lot better for this upcoming season, both on offense and defense," Glover said.
Last season, Villanova went 10-3 (7-1 Colonial Athletic Association Conference) and reached the Football Championship Subdivision quarterfinals under coach Mark Ferrante. The Wildcats won the CAA regular-season title for the first time since 2012. The CAA Preseason Poll picked Villanova as the favorite to win the conference again in 2022.
"I feel like we are going to compete at a high level like we always do," Glover said. "But rankings don't mean anything. We never want to lose, but we know it's going to be a long road. We just have to take it day by day."
Villanova has a lot of new transfers and are looking good at special teams and defense, Fondacaro said. The team will also have a new quarterback in Connor Watkins.
"I think we are going to be good this year," Fondacaro said. "I'm excited to see what happens."
Fan-friendly experience
The football team held an autograph session on the Boardwalk after practice. After that, the team planned to walk around and enjoy the town.
About 200 spectators filled the bleachers at Carey Stadium, including Wright. When he arrived, a huddle formed around the coach. Wright greeted fans and even signed some autographs.
Wright is enjoying his retirement from basketball, spending more time with his family and in Ocean City. The coach spent more time in the town than normal summers.
"I love it," added Wright, who led the basketball team to 18 NCAA Tournament appearances, including four Final Four and eight Sweet Sixteen berths, and was enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021. "I'm impressed with how hard the guys are working.
"It's really cool Ocean City High School works with Villanova to do this."
Jim Grugan, his son, Julian, 13, and friend Braydon Scanlan, 14, were among the many fans. The Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, residents were there to support sophomore linebacker Richie Kimmel. The three were vacationing in Wildwood and loved the experience of watching the practice.
Kathy Layton was there to watch her son, wide receivers coach Chuck Layton. She was in the stands with children Jennifer, 11, Ally, 11 and Jake, 13.
Another family was Matt and Ann McKenzie, who are both Villanova alumni, and their daughter Grace, 14. Grace is a huge Villanova fan, her mom said. They were with Meg Hotham and her sons, Anthony, 14, and Tommy, 12. Anthony helps out with the team.
"It's a beautiful day here in Ocean City," Ann McKenzie said. "It's a perfect time to come watch the beginning of the Villanova football season. We followed the team all season last year, and will do it again. We can't wait." | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/jay-wright-among-hundreds-of-fans-to-watch-villanova-football-practice-in-ocean-city/article_2d1f446e-1e58-11ed-b1a3-f355c4b39b7d.html | 2022-08-17T22:25:32Z | https://pressofatlanticcity.com/sports/local/highschool/jay-wright-among-hundreds-of-fans-to-watch-villanova-football-practice-in-ocean-city/article_2d1f446e-1e58-11ed-b1a3-f355c4b39b7d.html | true |
WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Medicure Inc. ("Medicure" or the "Company") (TSXV: MPH) (OTC: MCUJF), a company focused on the development and commercialization of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products for patients and prescribers in the United States market, will present the Q2 Financial Results on a Conference Call on August 25, 2022 at 8:30 am Eastern Time. The Q2 Financials will be filed after closing the day before.
Webcast: This conference call will be webcast live over the internet and can be accessed from the Medicure investor relations page at the following link: www.medicure.com/investors
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Medicure is a pharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of therapies for the U.S. cardiovascular market. The present focus of the Company is the marketing and distribution of AGGRASTAT® (tirofiban hydrochloride) injection and ZYPITAMAG® (pitavastatin) tablets in the United States, where they are sold through the Company's U.S. subsidiary, Medicure Pharma Inc. Medicure also operates Marley Drug, Inc. ("Marley Drug"), a pharmacy located in North Carolina that offers an Extended Supply drug program serving all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. Marley Drug® is committed to improving the health status of its patients and the communities they serve while reducing overall health care costs for employers and other health care consumers. For more information visit www.marleydrug.com. To learn more about The Extended Supply Generic Drug Program call 800.286.6781 or email info@marleydrug.com. For more information on Medicure please visit www.medicure.com. For additional information about AGGRASTAT®, please visit www.aggrastathdb.com or refer to the full Prescribing Information. For additional information about ZYPITAMAG®, please visit www.zypitamag.com or refer to the full Prescribing Information.
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Small businesses to take center stage in Fishtown as part of ‘Sustainable & Local Tour’
Listen 5:21The pandemic is far from over for Philadelphia’s small businesses.
Devi Ramkissoon, who executive directs the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN), wants to help change that.
Ramkissoon has been working in international development for over 15 years. An immigrant and an entrepreneur, Ramkisson understands first-hand the challenges faced by business owners who are women and people of color.
Such businesses, Ramkissoon says, are historically disadvantaged “at all stages of their company’s development, from startup to survival.”
The pandemic only exacerbated those challenges. “That’s why we’re seeing many of these businesses closing at higher rates,” Ramkissoon said.
“Philadelphia remains the poorest large city in the country. Our region is plagued by issues like food insecurity, environmental degradation, and other related issues, all of which affect communities of color disproportionately,” Ramkissoon said.
As many Americans grapple with inflation concerns, Ramkissoon points to what she calls a misconception over shopper savings when it comes to big box stores vs. independent businesses.
“Consumers have the power to vote with their dollars,” Ramkisson said, “and we’re voting for the kind of world that we want to live in, by choosing to support small, sustainable businesses.”
To help encourage residents to shop local, SBN is launching a local tour series this Saturday in Fishtown.
In addition to discounts, samples, and promotional items from participating businesses, the event will feature activities like walking tours, yoga, and wine-tasting.
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LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With values in transition across equipment and trucking industries throughout Q2 2022, the newest market reports from Sandhills Global take a deeper look at the growing gap between asking and auction values within Sandhills marketplaces. Data for July shows asking values for heavy-duty trucks and semi-trailers at 61% and 62% above auction values, respectively.
"Fleet truck auction values have dropped significantly from April," explains Mitch Helman, sales manager at Sandhills Global. "Despite the massive decrease, auction values remain above historic trends and are 22% higher than last July."
The key metric used in all of Sandhills' market reports is the Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI). Buyers and sellers can use the information in the Sandhills EVI to monitor equipment markets and maximize returns on acquisition, liquidation, and related business decisions. The Sandhills EVI data include equipment available in auction and retail markets, as well as model year equipment actively in use. Regional EVI data is available for the United States (and key geographic regions within) and Canada, allowing Sandhills to reflect machine values by location.
The percentage gap between asking and auction values is quantified in Sandhills market reports as EVI spread. During periods of accelerated EVI spread, such as what Sandhills is seeing now, assessing buying and selling strategies is crucial in order to mitigate risk.
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Sandhills Market Reports highlight the most significant changes in Sandhills' used heavy-duty truck, construction equipment, and farm machinery markets. Each report includes detailed analysis and charts that help readers visualize the data. The latest reports examine the EVI spread, focusing on the current trends in heavy-duty trucks and medium-duty construction equipment. Currently, data for July shows the EVI spread for heavy-duty trucks has doubled since March 2022, when the gap was just 30%. Regional variabilities are also identified to showcase value trends in different geographic locations.
U.S. Used Heavy-Duty Trucks EVI and Regional Variability
- Auction values for heavy-duty trucks dropped 7.4% month-to-month from June to July; the auction EVI dipped to $37,863.
- The North East region displayed the biggest EVI spread (66%), along with the largest auction value decrease (8.7% M/M), among U.S. regions tracked by Sandhills.
- The South East region displayed the largest inventory increase from June to July, up 2.7% M/M.
U.S. Used Medium-Duty Construction Equipment EVI and Regional Variability
- The EVI spread for medium-duty construction equipment was 33% in July, up from 31% in June.
- The South Central region's 2.5% M/M auction value decrease in July represented the biggest drop among the five regions Sandhills tracks for used medium-duty construction equipment, a category that includes used skid steers, loader backhoes, and mini-excavators.
- The growing EVI spread coincided with consecutive months of used inventory increases. Prior to the recent increases, inventory levels had been in continual decline for two years.
- The largest inventory increase occurred in the West region, and the 16.7% M/M increase in July was considerably higher than gains seen in the other four regions.
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About the Sandhills Equipment Value Index
The Sandhills Equipment Value Index (EVI) is a principal gauge of the estimated market values of used assets—both currently and over time—across the construction, agricultural, and commercial trucking industries represented by Sandhills Global marketplaces, including AuctionTime.com, TractorHouse.com, MachineryTrader.com, TruckPaper.com, and other industry-specific equipment platforms. Powered by FleetEvaluator, Sandhills' proprietary asset valuation tool, Sandhills EVI provides useful insights into the ever-changing supply-and-demand conditions for each industry.
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DOVER, Del. (AP) — A federal appeals court has ruled that a lawsuit filed by Delaware’s attorney general seeking to hold the petroleum industry responsible for climate change effects in the state must be heard in state court instead of federal court.
Wednesday's ruling by a three-judge panel also applies to a similar lawsuit filed by the city of Hoboken, New Jersey, against the fossil-fuel industry.
The lawsuits were filed in state courts but oil companies sought to move them to federal courts, arguing that they involved tort claims under federal law because they involved substantive federal issues and offshore oil production. The companies also argued that they were acting under federal officers in exploring and drilling for oil.
The Third Circuit panel, like four other circuit courts around the country, rejected those arguments and upheld district court rulings remanding the complaints to state courts in Delaware and New Jersey.
“Climate change is an important problem with national and global implications,” Judge Stephanos Bibas noted in writing the panel opinion. “But federal courts cannot hear cases just because they are important.”
Addressing specific arguments raised by the oil companies, Bibas said the lawsuits do not assert claims regarding actions that the oil companies were directed to take by federal officers. The companies based that argument on the fact that the federal government leases them offshore drilling rights, and that they have contributed oil to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and have provided specialty fuels to the military.
“In their complaints, both Hoboken and Delaware insist that they are not suing over emissions caused by fuel provided to the federal government,” Bibas noted.
The court also determined that oil exploration and production on the Outer Continental Shelf, which could invoke federal jurisdiction, “is too many steps removed from the burning of fuels that causes climate change.”
“Most federal-question cases allege violations of the Constitution, federal statutes, or federal common law. But Delaware and Hoboken allege only the torts of nuisance, trespass, negligence (including negligent failure to warn), and misrepresentation, plus consumer-fraud violations, all under state law,” Bibas wrote.
The court said those state laws are not pre-empted by federal statutes, and it rejected the defendants’ arguments of pre-emption under federal common law.
A spokesman for Democratic Attorney General Kathleen Jennings said the Delaware Department of Justice agreed with the court’s “clear and unanimous opinion.”
Jennings announced in September 2020 that the state was suing Exxon, Chevron, BP, the American Petroleum Institute and 27 other defendants, saying they are responsible for “decades of deception about the role their products play in causing climate change.”
The complaint alleges that the defendants are responsible for causing and accelerating climate change that has had “devastating economic and public health impacts” on the state. Those alleged harms include sea level rise resulting in flooding, saltwater intrusion into groundwater, and threats to infrastructure, as well as coastal erosion, loss of wetlands, and an increase in “extreme weather events.” | https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Fed-panel-Delaware-suit-against-oil-industry-is-17380402.php | 2022-08-17T22:27:04Z | https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Fed-panel-Delaware-suit-against-oil-industry-is-17380402.php | true |
(RTTNews) - Workers at an Amazon Inc. (AMZN) warehouse in upstate New York have filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to form an union. Employees at the warehouse, which is located in the town of Schodack, southeast of Albany, New York, are seeking to be represented by the Amazon Labor Union, a grassroots group of current and former Amazon workers, which successfully brought in unions at the company's Staten Island warehouses, known as JFK8, earlier this year. NLRB spokesperson Kayla Blado confirmed that organizers at the warehouse, which is referred to as ALB1, filed a petition with the agency Tuesday for a proposed unit of 400 people. She added that the NLRB's regional office in Buffalo is in the process of verifying that the group has obtained a showing of interest, which indicates it has met the required threshold for employee signatures. Heather Goodall, an ALB1 warehouse worker who's leading the organizing effort, said she and other organizers plan to hold a news conference on Wednesday to discuss the union campaign. Goodall and other workers have been trying to organize their workplace for the past few months. Amazon has taken notice of this fact. Late last month, it began holding meetings at ALB1 discouraging employees from unionizing, including slideshow presentations that described unions as a "business that sell a service." The organizing effort in Albany marks the latest attempt to unionize an Amazon warehouse. The ALU, led by former employee Chris Smalls, in May failed to replicate its successful union campaign at another Staten Island warehouse, but it has still sought to gain traction elsewhere, including in Albany and a warehouse in Kentucky. Meanwhile, the results of an election at an Alabama facility were inconclusive. The company has previously said it doesn't believe unions are the right choice for its employees. Amazon is also working on getting the vote at its J&K warehouse, ensuring that ALU and NLRB acted in a way that tainted the results of the election.
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MIAMI — A Florida prosecutor is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis for removing him from office.
The state attorney from Tampa, Andrew Warren, was ousted earlier this month by DeSantis. The Republican governor said he acted because of statements Warren had signed pledging not to prosecute people for violating abortion restrictions or a law prohibiting gender-affirming care for minors.
Warren filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court, saying that the governor violated his First Amendment right to freedom of speech. Although he spoke in favor of abortion rights and gender-affirming medical care, Warren had not taken any action on those issues and his office had no cases pending. Warren was twice elected as state attorney, and Warren says DeSantis violated his right to freedom of speech and by his actions overturned an election.
"There's so much more at stake here than my job," Warren said at a news conference in Tallahassee.
Warren says DeSantis also violated Florida law by improperly removing him from office for political reasons.
"The governor's authority is not unlimited," Warren said.
He's asking the court to rescind DeSantis' order and reinstate him as state attorney. And he's set up a legal defense fund.
DeSantis appointed a county judge to replace Warren, at least temporarily.
The governor has dismissed other Democratic elected officials, including the sheriff of Broward County, Scott Israel, for failings in his department's response to the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School four years ago.
Six years ago, then-Gov. Rick Scott, now a U.S. senator, took a few dozen capital cases away from the state attorney in Orlando after she announced she would not seek the death penalty. But he did not remove her from office.
DeSantis' office hasn't responded to Warren's lawsuit. Depending on what happens in court, Warren's removal from office may also be reviewed by the state Senate. Florida's Senate is likely to defer action until after the court proceedings.
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Part of a $450 million payment from opioid manufacturer Endo, which filed for bankruptcy Tuesday night, is being wired to the Bay State under a deal Attorney General Maura Healey and several other state AGs struck with the company.
Healey said she and her peers in other states reached an agreement in principle with Endo International plc to resolve allegations that the company used deceptive marketing techniques and downplayed the risks of addiction to boost its sales.
The deal would require the manufacturer of Percocet, Endocet and other generic and branded opioids to pay $450 million over a 10-year period to participating states and subdivisions, submit opioid-related documents for online publication and pay $2.75 million to cover archival expenses, according to Healey’s office. It would also prohibit the marketing of Endo’s opioids forever.
“Endo’s deceptive marketing fueled the opioid crisis and caused a massive human toll,” Healey said in a statement. “The money recovered from this settlement will help to fund treatment, harm reduction and prevention throughout the country, and the ban on promotion and document disclosure requirements will ensure this never happens again.”
It’s not yet clear exactly how much of the total pot Massachusetts will receive.
Attorneys general alleged that Endo falsely promoted Opana ER, which was withdrawn from the market in 2017, by touting its abuse-deterrent formula. Healey’s office said that formula “did nothing to deter oral abuse and led to deadly outbreaks of Hepatitis and HIV due to its widespread abuse via injection.”
Endo filed for bankruptcy in the Southern District of New York on Tuesday, and Healey’s office said the resolution is contingent on final documentation and approval from the Bankruptcy Court.
AGs from Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont and Virginia are leading the negotiations, and nearly 30 other states and jurisdictions will also join the settlement, Healey’s office said.
It also comes as a federal judge in Cleveland awarded $650 million in damages Wednesday to two Ohio counties that won a landmark lawsuit against national pharmacy chains CVS, Walgreens and Walmart, claiming the way they distributed opioids to customers caused severe harm to communities and created a public nuisance.
U.S. District Judge Dan Polster said in the ruling that the money will be used to abate a continuing opioid crisis in Lake and Trumbull counties, outside Cleveland. Attorneys for the counties put the total price tag at $3.3 billion for the damage done to the counties.
The Associated Press contributed.
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It’s not often that a brand-new collegiate athletic conference skyrockets to the top of its sport. This season, the Sun Belt might do just that.
The SBC announced in April that men’s soccer will return to its docket in 2022, adding West Virginia, Marshall and Kentucky, among several others to the league. The aforementioned trio will help the SBC instantly become one of the toughest leagues in men’s college soccer, and the Mountaineers are picked to lead the pack.
There are some familiarities for Dan Stratford and his squad in the new frontier. The SBC includes two former conference rivals from the MAC, Georgia State and Georgia Southern, while both Marshall and Kentucky faced the Mountaineers as non-conference opponents in 2021.
The other four teams, as well as the league’s overall identity, are territory yet to be discovered for Stratford.
“The irony is that they’re all good teams, so you’re kind of keeping an eye on the top-25, top-50,” Stratford said. “There’s often common opponents from a regional perspective, so James Madison and ODU for example, they’re teams that we’ve seen because maybe we scouted Marshall or scouted Kentucky last season….But we know we’ll be different to what we were last year, so you’ve almost got to go back to square one.”
The new league also has an impact on what teams WVU will schedule outside of it in the future. In all sports, the challenge of finding that balance between building a good strength-of-schedule and manageable opponents is important, and it is especially important in men’s soccer, where SOS is vital to an NCAA Tournament bid.
Between WVU’s new SBC slate and the non-conference schedule, there’s no doubt that the Mountaineers have one of the stronger schedules in the nation. They could face four ranked teams on the road in their first eight games in a stretch that could make or break the team’s momentum early in the campaign.
Depending on WVU’s first run in the Sun Belt, though, a stretch like that might not be necessary.
“I think the depth of quality within the Sun Belt, we may have to reconsider from an RPI perspective exactly what that’s doing for us versus, perhaps, the MAC,” Stratford said. “Now obviously having said that, the MAC was fantastic last year and five of seven teams made the national tournament, so we’ve essentially got more of the same.”
Three Sun Belt teams, including West Virginia at No. 6, rank in the United Soccer Coaches top-25. Four made the NCAA Tournament, with WVU again leading the way after an Elite Eight trip.
The No. 1 goal for WVU’s staff is to figure out how they can replicate and improve on that while competing in the Sun Belt.
“As we move forward, to be the best you’ve got to beat the best and that’s absolutely where we want to be, but of course, as a bare minimum, we want to be in a position to make sure we’re going to make the national tournament and have a run there at the end,” Stratford said. “So we’re going to have to observe this year and see how we have to fill out our non-conference schedule.” | https://www.wowktv.com/goldandbluenation/stratford-eyes-year-one-of-sun-belt-soccer-challenge/ | 2022-08-17T22:29:19Z | https://www.wowktv.com/goldandbluenation/stratford-eyes-year-one-of-sun-belt-soccer-challenge/ | false |
Brooke Jenkins, San Francisco’s interim district attorney, spent most of this year hiding behind a thinly veiled lie. While posing as a volunteer for the campaign to recall her predecessor, she was secretly rolling in fat consulting fees from a nonprofit linked to the same right-wing billionaire behind the recall.
It’s just the latest example of the prosecutor’s troubled relationship with the truth.
“Brooke Jenkins didn’t just quit her job as a local prosecutor to volunteer for the recall against her former boss Chesa Boudin,” wrote Michael Barba of the San Francisco Standard, who broke the story last week. “Newly filed ethics records show she also raked in more than $100,000 as a consultant for Neighbors for a Better San Francisco, a nonprofit that shares an address and virtually the same name as the organization behind the district attorney’s recall but is legally a separate entity.”
While “volunteering” for Neighbors for a Better San Francisco Advocacy — the main group behind the Boudin recall — Jenkins made $153,000 consulting for a related nonprofit also called Neighbors for a Better San Francisco, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The first group is a 501©4 nonprofit that can engage in political campaigns. The second group is a 501©3 nonprofit that is legally barred from participating in political campaigns.
William Oberndorf, a billionaire and longtime Republican who was a major funder behind the Boudin recall, sits on the board of both organizations. But Jenkins says the big paychecks had no connection to her work on the recall campaign.
“For me, the two were so separate,” Jenkins said in an interview with the Chronicle. “And the fact that I was doing separate work for them was irrelevant.”
“But I was a volunteer; the campaign itself didn’t pay me,” said Jenkins when asked by the Chronicle whether she should have made it clear she was getting paid. “And the work was different. And so, in my view, I’ve been truthful from day one.”
It’s hard to imagine Jenkins accepting such a dishonest and dissembling answer from a defendant in the courtroom. If she were actually being truthful, she would have — on day one — disclosed that she was drawing large paychecks from the nonprofit while acting as chief spokesperson for the recall campaign. She didn’t.
The Chronicle wrote that Jenkins’ nonprofit work involved “analyzing the impact of Proposition 47, the 2014 ballot measure that lowered penalties for many property and drug crimes in California and ignited fierce debate.” It’s not clear why Jenkins, who is not a policy expert, would be qualified to provide such analysis at such a high rate of pay. The arrangement with the nonprofit was clearly a mechanism to enable her to falsely portray herself as a selfless campaign volunteer while making bank.
Jenkins’ decision to hide her lucrative pay during the campaign is only the most recent example of her tendency to distort reality. From the very moment she entered the public arena, Jenkins was bending the truth to benefit herself.
First, there was her decision to quit the DA’s office while accusing Boudin of botching a murder case against a mentally ill man who killed his mother. But a closer inspection revealed that it was Jenkins who mishandled the case. Boudin stepped in to accept a plea deal for Daniel Antonio Gudino, a schizophrenic with a long history of mental illness, after Jenkins became overzealous in her efforts to put him in prison instead of a locked mental hospital.
I looked into the case after it was mentioned in a Chronicle story that introduced Jenkins as a “progressive” prosecutor who simply could not tolerate the incompetent management of the DA’s office. Fully expecting to find that Boudin had blown the case, I found instead a tragic story about a young man who killed his mother after a well-documented downward spiral into serious mental illness. Jenkins, a rookie homicide prosecutor, threw a public tantrum and quit because she wanted to impose excessively cruel punishment on a sick man.
This brings us to Jenkins’ other fabrications, such as her claim that she’s a “progressive prosecutor.” Jenkins tries to embrace the label for herself, but it’s not clear what she means. She has made a name for herself as a fierce opponent of the reforms at the heart of the progressive prosecutor movement. Her entire argument for leadership appears to hinge on the dismantling of progressive reform in favor of an antiquated “tough on crime” approach.
Then there’s her denial of the fact that her approach to the drug problem — a police crackdown with aggressive prosecution — is a revival of the war on drugs. Relying on arrests and draconian prosecutions to solve the public health problem of drug addiction is textbook drug war strategy, but not in Jenkins’ opinion.
“… I think it’s very easy for people to kind of say ‘war on drugs’ because it’s just something that that rings a bell in people’s heads more so than them actually being able to specifically highlight any similarity between the war on drugs and what I’m actually talking about doing,” Jenkins told the Chronicle, rejecting the idea that her war on drugs is … a war on drugs.
In Jenkins’ world, reality seems to depend on her own personal definitions of words. A lavish consulting gig becomes volunteer work because she believes it to be so. A rollback of reform becomes progressive because she says so. A lie stops being a lie if she decides she’s telling the truth. There’s always some muddled excuse when the story doesn’t add up.
Jenkins likes to talk about accountability, which she promises to impose on others. Will the interim DA face accountability for her murky political positions, her overzealous prosecutions, her secret pay scheme and her unsettling reliance on dishonesty and distortion? | https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/san-francisco-da-brooke-jenkins-secret-pay-scheme-underscores-lack-of-honesty/article_c26325e4-1e54-11ed-ad30-7ff582be1ec6.html | 2022-08-17T22:29:54Z | https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/san-francisco-da-brooke-jenkins-secret-pay-scheme-underscores-lack-of-honesty/article_c26325e4-1e54-11ed-ad30-7ff582be1ec6.html | false |
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees placed All-Star closer Clay Holmes on the injured list Wednesday because of back soreness, part of a flurry of moves for the struggling AL East leaders.
“Not real concerned,” manager Aaron Boone said. “We’re hoping that it’s just the 15 days.”
New York also recalled rookie right-hander Ron Marinaccio, infielder Oswaldo Cabrera and outfielder Estevan Florial from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Utilityman Miguel Andújar and outfielder Tim Locastro were sent down.
The Yankees had dropped 11 of 13 heading into Wednesday night's game against Tampa Bay.
Following a 3-1 loss to the Rays on Tuesday, Holmes said he is experiencing some back tightness.
“There’s some stuff going on with my back and we’re just trying to figure out the best way to go about it,” he said.
The 29-year-old Holmes said his back locked up after his last outing, when he allowed a tying RBI single to J.D. Martinez on Friday night in Boston. His back tightened up again when he tried to throw Tuesday.
“The smartest and best way to go about it is maybe to give it a break," Holmes said. "We’ll see. We’ll play it smart and not try to push it through something that maybe could be a lot worse.”
Holmes is 1-2 with an 8.22 ERA in eight appearances since the All-Star break. He is 5-3 with 17 saves and a 2.39 ERA in 49 appearances this year.
Cabrera started at third base and Florial was in center field on Wednesday. The 23-year-old Cabrera hit .262 with eight homers and 29 RBIs at Triple-A, and Florial batted .286 with 14 homers and 39 RBIs in 89 games for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
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HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
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Two former Pennsylvania judges who orchestrated a scheme to send children to for-profit jails in exchange for kickbacks were ordered to pay more than $200 million to hundreds of people they victimized in one of the worst judicial scandals in U.S. history.
U.S. District Judge Christopher Conner awarded $106 million in compensatory damages and $100 million in punitive damages to nearly 300 people in a long-running civil suit against the judges, writing the plaintiffs are “the tragic human casualties of a scandal of epic proportions.”
In what came to be known as the kids-for-cash scandal, Mark Ciavarella and another judge, Michael Conahan, shut down a county-run juvenile detention center and accepted $2.8 million in illegal payments from the builder and co-owner of two for-profit lockups. Ciavarella, who presided over juvenile court, pushed a zero-tolerance policy that guaranteed large numbers of kids would be sent to PA Child Care and its sister facility, Western PA Child Care.
Ciavarella ordered children as young as 8 to detention, many of them first-time offenders deemed delinquent for petty theft, jaywalking, truancy, smoking on school grounds and other minor infractions. The judge often ordered youths he had found delinquent to be immediately shackled, handcuffed and taken away without giving them a chance to put up a defense or even say goodbye to their families.
“Ciavarella and Conahan abandoned their oath and breached the public trust,” Conner wrote Tuesday in his explanation of the judgment. “Their cruel and despicable actions victimized a vulnerable population of young people, many of whom were suffering from emotional issues and mental health concerns.”
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court threw out some 4,000 juvenile convictions involving more than 2,300 kids after the scheme was uncovered.
It’s unlikely the now-adult victims will see even a fraction of the eye-popping damages award, but a lawyer for the plaintiffs said it’s a recognition of the enormity of the disgraced judges’ crimes.
“It’s a huge victory,” Marsha Levick, co-founder and chief counsel of the Philadelphia-based Juvenile Law Center and a lawyer for the plaintiffs, said Wednesday. “To have an order from a federal court that recognizes the gravity of what the judges did to these children in the midst of some of the most critical years of their childhood and development matters enormously, whether or not the money gets paid.”
Another plaintiffs’ attorney, Sol Weiss, said he would begin a probe of the judges’ assets, but did not think they had any money to pay a judgment.
Ciavarella, 72, is serving a 28-year prison sentence in Kentucky. His projected release date is 2035.
Conahan, 70, was sentenced to more than 17 years in prison but was released to home confinement in 2020 — with six years left on his sentence — because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Conner ruled after hearing often-emotional testimony last year from 282 people who appeared in Luzerne County juvenile court between 2003 and 2008 — 79 of whom were under 13 when Ciavarella sent them to juvenile detention — and 32 parents.
“They recounted his harsh and arbitrary nature, his disdain for due process, his extraordinary abruptness, and his cavalier and boorish behavior in the courtroom,” Conner wrote.
One unnamed child victim testified that Ciavarella had “ruined my life” and “just didn’t let me get to my future,” according to Conner’s ruling.
Said another plaintiff: “I feel I was just sold out for no reason. Like everybody just stood in line to be sold.”
Another victim described how he shook uncontrollably during a routine traffic stop — a consequence of the traumatizing impact of his childhood detention — and had to show his mental health records in court to “explain why my behavior was so erratic.”
Several of the childhood victims who were part of the lawsuit when it began in 2009 have since died from overdoses or suicide, Conner said.
To calculate compensatory damages, the judge decided each plaintiff was entitled to a base rate of $1,000 for each day of wrongful detention, and adjusted that amount based on the circumstances of each case. Substantial punitive damages were warranted because the disgraced judges inflicted “unspeakable physical and emotional trauma” on children and adolescents, Conner wrote.
The damages award only covers plaintiffs who chose to participate in process.
Other major figures in the case settled years ago, including the builder and the owner of the private lockups and their companies, in payouts totaling about $25 million. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/kids-for-cash-judges-ordered-to-pay-more-than-200m/ | 2022-08-17T22:31:46Z | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/kids-for-cash-judges-ordered-to-pay-more-than-200m/ | false |
Iowa teacher builds furniture for people in need
Nate Evans has made dozens of furniture items all from his garage in Ankeny, Iowa
When Nate Evans – a full time teacher and father of four – isn't taking care of his family, students or customers at a local auto shop, he's woodworking in his Iowa garage.
It's become almost like a full time job and it's all for a good cause, Evans told Fox News.
Evans has spent countless hours this summer building coffee tables and end tables out of scratch for people in a need with the help of some volunteers.
It's a project Evans had been conceptualizing ever since his nonprofit – Woodworking with a Purpose, - started making homemade desks for kids to use while remote learning in the early days of the pandemic.
Alongside donations, Evans used the money he received from his small business., Evan's Woodworking, to fund the project.
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Shortly after they started building desks, Evans shifted his attention to making small chests for foster families. His sister was a foster parent, and it helped him recognize "how kids struggle with moving in to their new place with nothing," Evans said.
The project was put on hold last year due to surging prices for plywood and other supplies to make the furniture, but by spring of 2022, Evans got to work once again.
Even with higher than normal prices, Evans was determined to make coffee tables and end tables for families in a tough financial spot.
"If your neighbors needed something, if you could help them somehow, that was the kind of family I grew up in," he said.
After making the first four pieces, Evans posted them on Facebook alongside a simple note: "Our newest project."
He didn't post anything else about the pieces or how they would be donated.
Still, people started reaching out almost immediately about families in need who could benefit from them.
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When Evans, who works full time at Des Moines Christian School in Urbandale and part-time at a local auto shop, spent at least nine hours a day in his garage making a couple of dozen pieces of furniture.
However, they wouldn't have gotten as far as they have without the generoristy of the donations.
"We've been able to do a lot for our community just based on the goodness of others," he said. "That's 24 families that have furniture that they didn't have before."
And that's not all. Evans said they have a list of people requesting furniture.
The goal is to make another 100 pieces this fall.
Right now, Evans says the nonprofit is run entirely out of his garage so resources, space and even time is limited.
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Eight Midland Public Schools teachers and support staff members received recognition from the district on Tuesday.
More than 750 staff members attended the award ceremony, which took place during the school district's annual breakfast.
The event took place to present the annual Gerstacker Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Distinguished Service Awards in Central Auditorium. The first Gerstacker Award was given in 1956. The Distinguished Service Awards have been presented since 2002.
The following descriptions were compiled by the respective principals of the staff members' schools.
Jacqueline McGee, Woodcrest Elementary School
Jacqueline McGee, a Midland native, joined the MPS team in 1997 as a special education teacher at Midland High School. Before coming to MPS, she taught in Minneapolis and in Coleman Community Schools. In 2000, she moved to Woodcrest Elementary School as a K-5 special education teacher. Jacqueline is currently a first-grade teacher at Woodcrest. She earned her bachelor of science from the University of Minnesota in elementary education and her master’s of education in special education from Bethel College.
A colleague wrote in her nomination, "Ms. McGee is a highly skilled and highly effective educator. She maintains high standards for her students and does an exceptional job of supporting them to be their best. Considering the extremely broad range of skills that are typically present in first grade, her ability to consistently develop the skills of all students is remarkable. Year in and year out, (her) students of all ability levels grow in impressive fashions and at impressive rates according to a variety of data sources. This kind of consistency is, of course, a trademark of excellent teaching."
Jacqueline is an outstanding educator and undoubtedly worthy of the Gerstacker Award.
Tonya Lambert, Teacher, Jefferson Middle School
Tonya Lambert has meticulously worked on her craft of teaching English over the years. She earned her bachelor of science degree in English and French from Central Michigan University and her master of arts in middle-Level education from CMU. After beginning her career in Muskegon and Mount Pleasant Schools, she joined MPS in 1996 as an English teacher at Northeast Intermediate School. In 1997, Tonya transferred to Jefferson Middle School, where she taught eighth-grade English. Tonya continues her teaching career today as a new learning coach and a co-teacher leader for English.
“Tonya has been a supportive colleague and an exceptional teacher for many years at Jefferson," a colleague wrote in their nomination. "Her co-workers know this to be true! Tonya is generous with her materials and with her ideas. Each new eighth-grade English teacher who has taught at Jefferson in the last 20 years has benefited from that generosity, and so have many other staff members. She is a teacher leader at Jefferson and has attended many meetings and has planned and led professional development on behalf of the ELA staff.”
One parent described Tonya with the following statement: “...She makes a monumental difference for five classes of eighth-grade students each year. She is a very talented and dedicated English teacher, and that is shown in so many ways! One of my sons was a student in her class, and the instruction and support he received from Tonya during his eighth-grade year directly and very positively impacted him as a writer throughout high school and now well into college. Her lessons about sentence construction and how to convey ideas via different genres and for different audiences benefited him tremendously! Students not only grow as writers in her classroom; they also blossom as readers!"
Tonya has contributed to the growth of so many students over the years. She is a tremendous asset to the Jefferson team and a well-deserving recipient of the Gerstacker Excellence in Teaching Award!
(Mary) Beth Curtis, Adams Elementary School
Beth Curtis is a master teacher, a true champion for her students, and someone whom families and students remember long after their third-grade year is complete. Beth began teaching at Adams in 2000 after joining MPS at Chippewassee Elementary School in 1990. She has taught second grade, fourth grade, and kindergarten, and has now taught third grade at Adams for more than 10 years. Beth earned her bachelor's degree from Indiana University with a major in elementary education and her master of arts degree in teaching elementary from Saginaw Valley State University.
When you walk by Beth's classroom, you will see laughter, smiles, and a lot of learning. She forms strong relationships with all of her students, and she shows them through her kind words and actions that she loves them and cares about them as people. Through preparation, hard work, and caring, she instills confidence in her students and leads them to master the third-grade content. Beth is also a leader on the third-grade team, mentoring and working with her colleagues to help all teachers and students succeed.
Her colleagues say the following: "She is one of the most prepared teachers that I have ever worked with," and "Her students know that she believes in them."
We are blessed to have Beth Curtis as a member of the Adams Elementary School staff and appreciate everything she does for her students, families, and colleagues. This award is well deserved!
Lori Hedrick, Post-Secondary Program
Lori Hedrick joined the MPS staff in 2003 as a trainable mentally impaired teacher at H.H. Dow High School in the post-secondary transition program. Nineteen years later, Lori continues to teach in the Midland Public Schools trainable mentally impaired teacher program. Before coming to MPS, Lori taught at Beaverton Schools and Mount Morris Public Schools. Lori earned her bachelor of arts degree in psychology from the University of Michigan Flint and her master of arts degree in special educational mentally impaired.
Throughout her career, Lori has dedicated herself to supporting the individual needs of students and families. She has successfully built a program with Midland Public Schools that empowers young adults to become contributing members of the community through the development of independent work and living skills. Students in her classroom recognize her as a safety net who will catch them if they fall and someone looking to push them to do more and be more.
In addition, Lori is highly regarded among her colleagues. When asked about their experience and insight from their time working with Lori, one staff member noted, “I have had the privilege of getting to know Lori over the past five years while working at H.H. Dow High School in the mild cognitively impaired program. It has been such a benefit to me to have her as one of my mentors, as she does an outstanding job when working with students with special needs. The post-secondary program that Lori has overseen for many years is hands-down one of the best in the state of Michigan, and her students' success is evidence of her hard work and dedication.”
Another staff member said, “Lori Hedrick takes high school graduates with exceptional needs, sprinkles her adult magic on them, and turns them into productive, contributing, successful members of the Midland community. She gives her students the perfect mix of tough love, realistic expectations, and a little push in the right direction. She won’t let any of her students complete her program until they are ready for their own adult path with the necessary vocation, independent living, and social interaction skills. Her hard work and dedication are evident in the amazing adults we see succeeding every day among us in the Midland area.”
The high praise Lori is given from her colleagues is matched by the appreciation shared by the students and families she supports in her program. Lori is a fantastic asset to Midland Public Schools and the community. Lori exemplifies what it means to be a Gerstacker Award recipient through her daily dedication to the craft of teaching and support of students with exceptional learning needs both within the walls of her classroom and beyond.
Leslie Goldhardt, Bus Driver/Office Professional Transportation
Leslie Goldhardt joined the MPS staff as a bus driver in the transportation department in 2003. In 2014, Leslie’s position expanded. In addition to driving a big yellow school bus, Leslie took on responsibilities as an office assistant in the transportation department. Along with her office responsibilities, when a bus driver is out for illness or another reason, Leslie has been there to pick up a route and help keep the buses running. We are excited to announce that beginning July 1, Leslie has been promoted to the position of Manager of Transportation.
Mary Hamilton, Paraprofessional, Chestnut Hill Elementary
Mary Hamilton joined MPS in 1992 as a Paraprofessional at Chestnut Hill Elementary School. She has provided before- and after-school supervision, lunch and lunch recess supervision, one-on-one support, and classroom support. She has also been a substitute teacher, covering the library and office as needed. Mary’s 30-year MPS career has assisted students, staff, and families at Chestnut Hill Elementary School.
Amy Crowley, Administrative Assistant, Central Park Elementary
Amy Crowley joined the MPS team in 2013 as a paraprofessional at Eastlawn Elementary. In 2016, she moved to Central Park to work with Explorers in her role as a paraprofessional. Amy has earned a bachelor's degree from Hope College. At the time of her DSA nomination, she was a Central Park Elementary School paraprofessional. Amy Crowley's warm and kind demeanor makes all feel welcomed the minute they walk into Central Park. She continually goes above and beyond her job description daily to keep the school running smoothly, with a smile on her face! Amy is an asset to Midland Public Schools, and she is more than deserving to receive the Distinguished Service Award. We are excited to report that Amy was promoted to lead Administrative Assistant at Central Park Elementary this summer.
Eric Smith, Support Specialist, Technology Department
Eric Smith joined the MPS team in 2008 as a work station technician. That year, he earned his bachelor’s degree from Davenport University. This past summer, Eric was promoted to support specialist with oversight for the MPS Help Desk team. In 2018, Eric received an MPS Shining Star Award. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Midland-Public-Schools-applauds-teachers-support-17377397.php | 2022-08-17T22:35:42Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Midland-Public-Schools-applauds-teachers-support-17377397.php | true |
MASON, Ohio (AP) — U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu routed Victoria Azarenka 6-0, 6-2 on Wednesday in the second round of the Western & Southern Open.
The 19-year-old Raducanu won the final seven games against Serena Williams on Tuesday and the first 10 against Azarenka. Seeded 13th, Raducanu set up a match against No. 8 Jessica Pegula.
“I try not to think about the score,” Raducanu said. “I just try to focus on collecting points. I’m always concerned when things are going well. I always feel like something could go wrong.”
Sixth-ranked Simona Halep withdrew because of a right thigh injury before facing Veronica Kudermetova. Halep won last week in Toronto.
In an all-English men’s second-round match, 11th-ranked Cameron Norrie outlasted three-time Grand Slam-champion Andy Murray 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Also, Taylor Fritz beat Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios 6-3, 6-2. | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Raducanu-routs-Azarenka-6-0-6-2-in-Western-17380413.php | 2022-08-17T22:38:00Z | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Raducanu-routs-Azarenka-6-0-6-2-in-Western-17380413.php | true |
On August 15th, Walmart
Clearing the inventory will still take a couple of quarters. Categories with excess inventory include apparel, electronics, and home and sporting goods. To cut the inventory, the company has slashed prices on overstocked items. Clearing the stale inventory has helped the world’s largest retailer relieve pressure on their stores and through their supply chain.
While revenues grew, operating margins were down 6.8% and gross margins declined 132 basis points in the quarter. Executives say the top three reasons for this are: the high inventory levels; a change in product mix as consumers bought more groceries and fewer high margin products to cope with inflation; and finally last in first out (LIFO) inventory accounting.
LIFO matches the rising price to acquire inventory against revenues. In times of high inflation, LIFO alleviates the “inventory profit” that would result if old inventory, purchased at a lower price, was used to calculate profits. Thus, LIFO depresses current margins but also results in tax savings.
Other headwinds included higher fuel costs and storage costs associated with the backlog of shipping containers. Further, the wage increases from the fourth quarter are still pinching.
Demand Planning
Walmart executives fairly pointed out how difficult it is to forecast demand in times of economic turbulence. When inflation hits, consumers buying activities change. We've seen more pronounced consumer shifts and trade-down activity” Rainey, explained. “As an example, instead of deli meats at higher price points, customers are increasing purchases of hotdogs as well as canned tuna or chicken.” Consumers also shift to buying lower cost private brands.
“As a backdrop, the shifts that we've seen in consumer behavior through the pandemic, shifting from in-store to online, along with big swings in the purchase of goods versus services. and then the reversion back to pre-pandemic norms has been sharp and difficult to predict. These trends have been exacerbated by inflationary pressure on the consumer that many of us have not experienced in our lifetime, the effect of which has recently changed consumption patterns in certain categories for us, notably general merchandise.”
But what is purchased is not simply the result of forecasts the CEO of Walmart – Doug McMillon – pointed out. Human instinct plays a role. “As we worked with the merchants over the last few weeks, it's been kind of fascinating to think through how you make choices on it category by category. You don't want to go into too much of a defensive mode. As we were looking at Halloween decor last week,” there were some items like inflatables, that are really fun, cool, new items. And when you see them, you're like, we can sell (those). Oh, you can buy that. We're going to blow out of some of those (items). And we want the buyers in some categories to have that mentality and be aggressive. In other places, we want to be more conservative so that we don't repeat the mistakes that we've had in the first half of this year.”
Controlling Supply Chain Costs
The CFO, Rainey, pointed to the investments in automation and technology to help drive greater efficiency. “Through my first couple of months here, I've been able to get out and visit our stores and see our distribution and fulfillment centers and witness the supply chain automation and technology that we're putting in our stores and centers. One example is the VizPick technology that we've rolled out to our associates across U.S. stores. This tool uses augmented reality to speed the inventory management process, enabling associates to get needed product from the back room to the sales floor more efficiently. This not only saves associate time but also helps avoid missing sales through side counter out of stocks. It's a win-win. In summary, our business is resilient.”
In effect what Walmart has done is turn the back of their stores into miniature warehouses. Store level inventory accuracy, as a result is much higher. E-commerce fulfillment also becomes more accurate. These devices, and automation in the warehouses, has also led to labor productivity gains. It is also known that Walmart has made large investments in supply chain software from BlueYonder.
Walmart is also putting pressure on suppliers to sell them goods at a lower price. Mr. Rainey diplomatically phrases it this way: “We're encouraged by the initial steps taken by some suppliers to help us reduce product acquisition costs. We're achieving significant savings in the procurement of goods.” You have to feel for the suppliers. They are pressured by double digit inflation while Walmart pressures them to drop prices.
The Ecommerce Supply Chain
It is not all bad news. Ecommerce continues to grow. McMillon explained, “growth is improving on Walmart.com, including the marketplace. And more people are choosing to be a Walmart Plus members.” A Walmart Plus subscription offers free unlimited deliveries from the store, mobile scan and go, and also offers its members early access to upcoming sales promotions, and discounts on fuel across its partners’ gas stations.
But to support ecommerce, “the team is also working on getting items to customers faster, while lowering the cost of delivery through a significant increase in the number of orders fulfilled by stores.”
McMillon also point out that “speed matters, whether it's how quickly we get items to customers or how quickly we scale new businesses.” He touted their Spark Driver platform.
Spark Driver is a platform that makes it possible for service providers to earn money by shopping and delivering customer orders from Walmart and other allied retailers. Customers place their orders online; orders are distributed to service providers through the Spark Driver App; and then service providers accept and complete the order delivery!
Rainey added: “Our business is resilient, and with the omni capabilities we built, we’re better positioned now than we were in prior periods of economic softness.” | https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevebanker/2022/08/17/walmarts-supply-chain-woes/ | 2022-08-17T22:38:04Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevebanker/2022/08/17/walmarts-supply-chain-woes/ | false |
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AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Kennebec County sheriff's deputy accused of assaulting his wife is facing a number of charges, police said Wednesday.
The deputy, 29, who has been suspended without pay, did not enter a plea in his initial court appearance on Wednesday.
He was arrested Monday evening after a report was made to police about ongoing domestic violence at his home.
Bail was set at $100,000 and he remained jailed Wednesday afternoon. It was unclear if he had an attorney.
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ANCHORAGE — Two of the most prominent women in Alaskan Republican politics — Senator Lisa Murkowski and Sarah Palin — appeared to be on divergent paths early Wednesday following the state’s special election and primary.
Murkowski, 65, spurned by former President Donald J. Trump, advanced to the general election in November in the Senate race, according to The Associated Press. Palin, 58, who had Trump’s backing, also advanced in the fall for an open House seat but was trailing her Democratic opponent.
Both races captured the fierce division among Republicans across the country and gave a glimpse into the independent and libertarian streak unique to Alaskan politics. They also underscored the surprising sway of Democrats in what has been a reliably red state, as well as the power of Indigenous voters, a sizable electorate that does not predictably break for either party.
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The support of Indigenous voters was key to the strong showings of both Murkowski and Palin’s main Democratic rival, Mary Peltola, a former state lawmaker who is Yup’ik and who would become the first Alaska Native in Congress if elected. More than 15 percent of Alaska’s population identifies as Indigenous.
Still, final official results in the elections could take days and even weeks, as election officials in Alaska continue to collect and count mail-in ballots.
The races Tuesday also tested a new complex voting system that allowed voters to rank their preferences in the special election. The process had rankled some Republicans who worried about losing power, but was seen by its proponents as encouraging candidates to appeal to voters beyond their base.
In the Senate race, Murkowski has been in one of the toughest fights of her political career after voting to convict Trump in his impeachment trial following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. Although she has lost support among Trump Republicans, she has tried to forge a path to victory by solidifying a coalition of moderate Republicans, Democrats, and independents that has helped keep her in office for three terms. She and Trump-endorsed Kelly Tshibaka advanced in a 19-way Senate primary. Murkowski was in the lead by three percentage points.
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Peltola, 48, took 37.8 percent of the vote in the special election to fill Alaska’s lone congressional seat through January, putting her more than five percentage points ahead of Palin, the state’s former governor and 2008 vice-presidential Republican nominee. Peltola was also leading Palin by nearly four percentage votes in the primary race to fill that seat beyond 2023.
A win in the special election could provide a major boost in name recognition and momentum for Peltola, who has quickly risen to prominence since placing fourth in a June special election primary.
The House race began taking shape soon after the sudden death in March of Don Young, who represented Alaskans in Congress for nearly 50 years. As she has attempted to stage a political comeback, Palin has leaned on a solid base of support among evangelical conservatives and Trump devotees. She has shunned the establishment and mostly ignored the press.
But a debate has brewed among Republicans over whether she is pursuing the seat in the name of public service or celebrity. Ahead of Tuesday, she and her top Republican challenger, Nick Begich III, had been trading barbs over their brands of conservatism and loyalties to Alaska. The infighting appeared to give Peltola an edge as she campaigned on bipartisanship and healing divisions.
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The House race centered on abortion rights, the economy, climate change, and the use of Alaska’s mineral resources. In the undertow was Trump, who made a rare visit to the state in July to promote Palin and Murkowski’s main challenger, Tshibaka.
Palin appeared to retain a strong well of support in Wasilla, a small city of 10,000 north of Anchorage, and in other parts of the state. Many of her most ardent admirers are conservative women who praise her accomplishments as a politician and as a mother, and see her as an answer to strong-minded and vocal women on the left, including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York.
Yet pollsters see a difficult climb for Palin given her dismal overall approval ratings. The Alaska Survey Research in late July found that 31 percent of registered Alaska voters viewed her positively and 61 percent viewed her negatively. In a different analysis, the Republican pollster Matt Larkin believed it was most likely that Peltola or Begich would win the special election based on Palin’s low favorability numbers.
Many voters disapproved of the persona and rhetoric that Palin adopted when she entered national politics in 2008 as the vice-presidential nominee for John McCain. Others argued that she had spent most of her time since then in the lower 48 states, a particularly stinging affront to many Alaskans who often pride themselves as being separate from the rest of the United States.
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TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accelerate Diagnostics, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXDX) ("Accelerate Diagnostics") today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of shares of its common stock. Accelerate Diagnostics expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 15% of the shares of common stock offered in the offering at the public offering price, less the underwriting discounts and commissions. Accelerate Diagnostics anticipates using the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes and to fund commercialization efforts. All of the shares are being offered by Accelerate Diagnostics. The offering is subject to market and other conditions, and there can be no assurance as to whether or when the offering may be completed, or as to the actual size or terms of the offering.
William Blair & Company, L.L.C. is acting as lead book-running manager for the offering. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. is acting as a book-running manager and Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC is acting as co-manager for the offering.
A shelf registration statement relating to the shares was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on January 27, 2021 and declared effective on February 4, 2021. The offering is being made solely by means of a prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus. A copy of the preliminary prospectus supplement and accompanying prospectus relating to the offering, when available, may be obtained from William Blair & Company, L.L.C., Attention: Prospectus Department, 150 North Riverside Plaza, Chicago, IL 60606, or by telephone at (800) 621-0687, or by email at prospectus@williamblair.com or by visiting the EDGAR database on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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TORONTO, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "TGOD") (CSE: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF), a sustainable global cannabis company will release its Q2 2022 consolidated financial results after market close on August 29, 2022, and hold a conference call with analysts on Wednesday August 31st, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET). An audiocast of the conference call will be available on a listen-only basis at: https://app.webinar.net/9jGq5RB5xp2
Scheduled speakers are Sean Bovingdon, Chief Executive Officer & Interim Chief Financial Officer, and Shane Dungey, Vice President, Investor Relations, followed by a question-and-answer period with analysts.
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The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Ltd. (CSE: TGOD) (OTC: TGODF) is a sustainable, global cannabis company with a focus on innovation, quality, consistency, integrity and transparency. By leveraging science and technology, TGOD harnesses the power of nature from seed to sale. The Company is committed to cultivating a better tomorrow by producing its products responsibly, with less waste and impact on the environment. In Canada, TGOD serves the recreational market with a brand portfolio including The Green Organic Dutchman, Highly Dutch Organics, Ripple by TGOD and Cruuzy brands, and the medical markets in Canada, South Africa, Australia, and Germany. All cannabis utilized in products for The Green Organic Dutchman and Highly Dutch Organics brands is grown through a certified organic process, which includes living soil, filtered rainwater, sunlight, and natural inputs.
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Which Herschel backpack style is best?
Herschel has been making modern bags with vintage-inspired accents for over a decade. Based in Canada, Herschel creates a timeless collection of duffle bags, tote bags, crossbody bags, hip packs and backpacks.
Herschel backpacks come in a range of styles and sizes in solid colors and select prints. The designs are similar to those of hiking gear, but they have functional everyday features. The Herschel Retreat Backpack is a stylish backpack with versatile size options and stylish accents.
What to know before you buy a Herschel backpack
Construction
Herschel backpacks are usually made from canvas or ripstop nylon. Both are durable materials designed for frequent use. Ripstop nylon uses a grid pattern in the sewing to reinforce the bag against rips and tears.
All backpacks with interior tech sleeves have padding to protect laptops and tablets. Most have fleece lining, too.
Closure method
Herschel backpacks use a zipper or a drawstring closure in the main compartment.
- Zipper closures are easy to use and ensure that everything is sealed securely inside the bag. It’s considered the most convenient backpack closure method, and designers use it often.
- Drawstring closures open and close faster than zipper closures. Since a drawstring closure does not completely seal off the compartment, items can fall out of the bag if not secured well.
Size
Herschel backpacks come in mini, mid-volume, standard and extra-large sizes. The dimensions for each of these sizes depend on the style of the backpack. For example, the Herschel Classic Backpack is about 11 inches tall and 8 inches wide in the mini size and about 18 inches tall and 13 inches wide in the extra-large size.
Herschel sells backpacks for adults and children, but the only real difference is the size. Most of the backpacks geared toward adults could easily be used by children and vice versa.
What to look for in a quality Herschel backpack
Extra pockets
Even mini backpacks can fit all the essentials, and they usually sport a front-zippered pocket. This pocket is great for charging cords, hand sanitizer and other easy-to-reach items. In same vein, a water bottle pocket on the side can go a long way when you’re on the go. Exterior or interior water bottle pockets usually have an elastic string to keep the bottle snug and in place. Exterior water bottle pockets separate your bottle from any papers or tech supplies you might store inside the backpack.
Comfortable backing
Contoured shoulder straps are more comfortable than the average shoulder strap. The curves follow the natural line of the shoulder, putting less pressure on the weaker points of your body.
Air-mesh backing is also helpful since it is breathable and dries quickly. It also provides some cushioning around the contents of the backpack, so you don’t have a sharp corner of a book or laptop poking into your back.
Themed prints
Herschel backpacks are best-known for their array of timeless solid colors, but the company also releases special-edition backpacks with tie-ins to sports or pop culture.
There is an extensive line of backpacks with professional baseball and basketball team emblems. There is also a line of backpacks inspired by “The Simpsons” television series and a “Star Wars” backpack inspired by “The Mandalorian” series.
How much you can expect to spend on a Herschel backpack
Depending on the size and style, a Herschel backpack costs $40-$110 with the average price between $65-$85.
Herschel backpack FAQ
Do Herschel backpacks use real leather?
A. The leather-like straps on Herschel backpacks are not genuine leather. They are constructed from synthetic leather.
Is there a top grab handle?
A. All Herschel backpacks have a convenient carry handle on the top. Most of these handles don’t have padding.
Can you wash the backpack?
A. You can hand-wash your Hershel backpack for spot cleaning with a mild soap, but it should not go in the washing machine. Do not put your backpack in the dryer.
What’s the best Herschel backpack to buy?
Top Herschel backpack
What you need to know: Available in several sizes and colors, this canvas backpack features a drawstring closure and faux leather straps that snap shut using a magnet.
What you’ll love: It’s spacious and stylish with clean lines. There’s a padded fleece laptop sleeve inside and a front storage sleeve. The shoulder straps are padded and contoured for comfort.
What you should consider: There are no water bottle pockets.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Top Herschel backpack for the money
What you need to know: Available in eight colors, this canvas backpack features zipper closures and measures 17.5 by 11.75 by 6 inches in size.
What you’ll love: The rounded top and clean lines make this backpack quite attractive. It has a 15-inch padded and fleece-lined laptop sleeve in the main compartment. There’s a rectangular front zippered pocket and a key clip. It has an extra fleece-lined compartment for sunglasses.
What you should consider: There’s a water bottle pocket on the inside but not on the outside.
Where to buy: Sold by Dick’s Sporting Goods
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Available in two sizes and several colors, this canvas backpack features zipper closures with gold-tone hardware.
What you’ll love: It has a sleek, single-color exterior design, a zippered front pocket, and a key clip. The zippers have pebbled pulls for easier use. There’s a padded laptop sleeve in the main compartment. It has contoured shoulder straps and an air mesh back.
What you should consider: The zipper isn’t as durable as the rest of the backpacks, which impacts the bag’s longevity.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund (NYSE American: ERC), a closed-end fund, announced today that the fund's Board of Trustees has approved a change to the fund's managed distribution plan.
Effective with the distribution to be declared in August 2022, the plan will provide for the declaration of monthly distributions to common shareholders of the fund at an annual minimum fixed rate of 8% based on the fund's average monthly net asset value (NAV) per share over the prior 12 months. Under the managed distribution plan, monthly distributions may be sourced from income, paid-in capital, and/or capital gains, if any. Shareholders may elect to reinvest distributions received pursuant to the managed distribution plan in the fund under the existing dividend reinvestment plan, which is described in the fund's shareholder reports.
The Allspring Multi-Sector Income Fund is a closed-end income fund. The fund's investment objective is to seek a high level of current income consistent with limiting its overall exposure to domestic interest rate risk.
Under the managed distribution plan, the fund will distribute available investment income to its shareholders monthly. If sufficient investment income is not available on a monthly basis, the fund will distribute long-term capital gains and/or return capital to its shareholders in order to maintain its managed distribution level. The fund expects that distributions under the managed distribution plan may exceed investment income. Distributions in excess of net investment income will be treated as distributions of capital gains to the extent of realized gains during the fiscal year. Any distributions in excess of both net investment income and realized gains will be treated as returns of capital. No conclusions should be drawn about the fund's investment performance from the amount of the fund's distributions or from the terms of the fund's managed distribution plan.
The amount distributed per share is subject to change at the discretion of the fund's Board of Trustees. The managed distribution plan will be subject to periodic review by the fund's Board of Trustees to determine whether the managed distribution plan should be continued, modified, or terminated. The fund's Board of Trustees may amend the terms of the managed distribution plan or suspend or terminate the managed distribution plan at any time without prior notice to the fund's shareholders. The amendment or termination of the managed distribution plan could have an adverse effect on the market price of the fund's shares.
With each distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income, the fund will issue a notice to shareholders that will provide detailed information regarding the amount and composition of the distribution and other related information. The amounts and sources of distributions reported in the notice are only estimates and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the amounts for tax reporting purposes will depend upon the fund's investment experience during its full fiscal year and may be subject to changes. The fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell shareholders how to report these distributions for federal income tax purposes.
For more information on Allspring's closed-end funds, please visit www.allspringglobal.com.
This closed-end fund is no longer available as an initial public offering and is only offered through broker-dealers on the secondary market. A closed-end fund is not required to buy its shares back from investors upon request. Shares of a fund may trade at either a premium or discount relative to the fund's net asset value, and there can be no assurance that any discount will decrease. The values of, and/or the income generated by, securities held by the fund may decline due to general market conditions or other factors, including those directly involving the issuers of such securities.
Debt securities are subject to credit risk and interest rate risk, and high-yield securities and unrated securities of similar credit quality have a much greater risk of default and their values tend to be more volatile than higher-rated securities with similar maturities. Foreign investments may contain more risk due to the inherent risks associated with changing political climates, foreign market instability, and foreign currency fluctuations. Risks of foreign investing are magnified in emerging or developing markets. The fund is exposed to mortgage- and asset-backed securities risk. This fund is leveraged through a revolving credit facility and also may incur leverage by issuing preferred shares in the future. The use of leverage results in certain risks, including, among others, the likelihood of greater volatility of the net asset value and the market price of common shares. Derivatives involve additional risks, including interest rate risk, credit risk, the risk of improper valuation, and the risk of noncorrelation to the relevant instruments they are designed to hedge or closely track.
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LORAIN, Ohio (WJW) — Lorain City Schools Superintendent Jeffrey Graham has recommended district officials terminate one of the Ohio school’s employees seen on video apparently encouraging a student brawl at Southview Middle School on May 9.
David Contreras of Lorain, an eighth-grade science teacher, was one of several employees seen on cell phone and security camera footage appearing to encourage a fight between two students, then mocking them. It happened in the hallway just outside Contreras’ classroom, records show.
” … The teachers down the hall put the kids in a circle and told them they could fight and pushed all the other kids away,” reads one student’s statement on the fight.
Contreras told school officials he chose not to break up the fight because the two boys involved were “frequent fliers” — suggesting they’d been in trouble in the past.
What the footage showed
During a June 30 hearing with school administrators and attorneys from the district as well as the Lorain Education Association, where officials reviewed video from the incident, Contreras appeared to contradict himself several times in the span of 30 minutes, according to a July 28 letter from Graham.
In the video, Contreras is seen gesturing with his hand and saying, “we’re good,” as the two boys “stood ready to fight,” according to the letter.
Initially, Contreras told officials that was meant to communicate to the building manager that the situation was under control, and that building security was nearby. But the video didn’t back that up, according to Graham’s letter.
Contreras then amended his statement, saying “he meant the boys weren’t fighting, and he didn’t think they were going to fight,” the letter states. “Video footage clearly demonstrated this also wasn’t true.”
Then Contreras said his gesture and “we’re good” meant, “I need help.” Contreras, who said he is a former wrestling coach trained in martial arts, told officials he “truly feared for the life” of the smaller of the two boys, who was put in a hold during the fight, according to the letter.
Contreras said that was when he broke up the fight. But instead, the video showed Contreras “followed the fight closely and closely watched the students like a referee and did not break it up until long after the smaller student released himself from the hold,” the letter states.
Contreras has defused student fights before. When asked why he didn’t on May 9, he said the boys involved were “‘frequent fliers,’ meaning they had been in trouble before,” the letter states.
For the next 10 minutes, Contreras and other staff members appeared on video to be mocking the students and re-enacting the fight — all in full view of other students.
“When asked what they were talking about, Mr. Contreras said they were talking about what just happened,” the letter states. “He also stated he believed he behaved appropriately.”
Superintendent, union speak out
The district’s treasurer in an Aug. 8 letter to Contreras said the education board members would consider terminating his contract on violations of ethics and conduct policies, charging him with dereliction of duty, lack of professional judgment and dishonesty.
The Lorain City Schools Board of Education’s next meeting is set for 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22. in the Lorain High School Media Center, 2600 Ashland Ave.
Contreras is allowed to request a hearing before the board or a referee within 10 days of receiving the letter.
“Lorain City Schools is entrusted to provide safe, caring environments for our students, staff and all who enter our schools,” Graham said in a July statement. “Although we’re still engaged in due process, I really struggle with what I’ve seen in these videos, and I want to make it clear that anyone who violates our promise to take care of the children of Lorain is unwelcome here in our district.”
The teachers union in a July statement said Child Protective Services found the allegations against the teachers to be unsubstantiated.
“Intervening in a physical altercation where a staff member would potentially need to restrain or otherwise put their hands on a student requires specialized Crisis Prevention and Intervention training,” the statement reads. “Across the state, educators are specifically instructed not to intervene in a fight if they do not have that training. Lorain City Schools never offered that training or for that matter, any specific guidance as to how to handle student fights, to educators.” | https://www.wdtn.com/news/student-brawl-ohio-school-board-to-consider-firing-teacher/ | 2022-08-17T22:50:51Z | https://www.wdtn.com/news/student-brawl-ohio-school-board-to-consider-firing-teacher/ | false |
Of all the artists to make an impact on the music industry over the years, none do, will or ever can be compared to The Voice herself, Whitney Houston.
We sadly lost the late queen of pop on February 11, 2012 at the age of 48, quite young when you think of her contemporaries like Janet Jackson, Regina Belle and Anita Baker currently enjoying legend status in their late 50s/early 60s — even predecessors like Patti Austin and Dionne Warwick are still prospering at 72 and 81, respectively.
While her death is contributed to drowning by way of overdosing on cocaine, famed Hollywood producer Tyler Perry believes her demise started way before then when she received heavy criticism earlier in her career by her own community for coming off as “too white.”
Here’s a quick example from the 1988 Soul Train Music Awards to get an idea of what he means:
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It’s been well documented that Houston’s highly successful self-titled debut in 1985 and its 1987 follow-up, also ironically self-titled, were both criticized by the Black community for having a more pop-leaning sound. It didn’t help that in music videos for chart-toppers like “How Will I Know” and “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me),” Whitney is rocking a frizzy, sandy blonde wig that gave her more European features.
Perry spoke with comedic mogul Kevin Hart on his Peacock series Hart to Heart to describe his blanket statement, using the aforementioned Soul Train situation as an example by stating, “[Whitney] being booed at the Soul Train Awards was one of the worst things that could have happened to her in her life. People saying she’s ‘white’ or she’s this or she’s that, made her want to show…she came to this industry very young, but it made her want to show that she was something different.” He went on to add, “Instead of just realizing, let me keep my eye on this—she’s got the best voice in the world—if she had kept her eye on that, none of this other stuff would have mattered.”
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Although Perry makes a great argument on public opinion sometimes influencing people to go down a road of regret, there’s also an argument that can be made for letting your detractors be your biggest motivators towards success. Whitney would go on to become a beloved pillar in the Black community, marrying a Black man that sadly enabled her drug use and having a beautiful Black child that unfortunately died in eerily similar circumstances. Many would take those facts and attribute her issues to uncontrolled drug use primarily, but what do you think?
Take a look at what some people are saying below on social media on if criticism by the Black community led to Whitney Houston’s untimely death:
R.I.P. forever, Nippy…
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1. Media, Tyler Perry (the jokes) + her family didn’t make Whitney’s life easier. Booed @ the Soul Train Awards affected her. An accumulation of abuse dating back to childhood affected her. He said “she’d probably still be here if we hadn’t made her something she wasn’t.” Maybe.
via @PopThatCult
2. @tylerperry Huh? Whitney was a stone drug addict and her brothers too which didn’t help. There was nothing anyone could do. Whitney had to decide to stop
via @skeetmoses
3. Tyler Perry got on this hea internet & tried to blame us for auntie Whitney Houston death. He tried it. Don’t try it again, unc😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
via @PimpCTrainee
4. When in doubt…rich folks will always blame the less fortunate 🤦🏾♂️
via @itsnotright484
5. Stupid thing to say. The black community didn’t put that coke up her nose that killed her!
via @henhemingway
6. Black ppl trying to get Tyler Perry for what he said about Whitney but he’s right. As a community we have to reckon with the reality that often times we’re the first hurdle that our icons meet in life. Our judgment, our shaming.. the alienation and ridicule for being different..
via @KUNTYWIDOW
7. I love Tyler Perry but sadly and i mean so sadly she had a horrific drug problem that took its toll on her body-she never could kick them and that tragically took her life-hate she is gone
via @matthew46956757
8. Even worse, Tyler Perry is actively erasing the harm and violence of several entities: – The music/entertainment industry’s abusive nature – U.S. media outlets that thrive on racist, misogynist narratives – Whitney’s toxic family members (her brother???)
via @iwilliampj_
9. Tyler Perry didn’t tell one lie in this clip. Black people tried to destroy Whitney Houston. This is a pattern that has existed towards Black women in the arts for decades now.
via @EscaflowneClown
10. Tyler Perry spent years mocking Whitney for being addicted to drugs & a victim of domestic violence in his plays/films. For him to attribute her death to only our perception of her while overlooking the issues/factors of her life that he, for one, used to use against her is wild.
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The Six Rivers Lightning Complex fires increased to 23,159 acres with 23% containment as of Wednesday morning.
There are 2,111 personnel working on the series of lightning-started fires.
“Fire activity was minimal overnight with no instances of fire spotting outside of the control lines,” a U.S. Forest Service news release stated. “Crews conducted several successful strategic firing operations overnight and improved control lines using dozers and handlines to remove fuels. All control lines are holding well.”
Tuesday night some evacuation orders were reduced to warnings in both Humboldt and Trinity counties. And some residents — those in the Seeley McIntosh area — were given the go-ahead to return home. On Wednesday, crews worked to strengthen fire lines of the Campbell Fire and limit the spread of the main fire. In Trinity County, Salyer area residents were told the evacuation orders were reduced to warnings.
In the Ammon Fire, firefighters worked along Hayden Road and in the Friday Ridge area on Tuesday and Wednesday.
But Wednesday’s forecast could cause problems for fire crews. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning through 11 p.m. Wednesday for dry lightning and thunderstorms.
“This activity could produce erratic winds,” the Forest Service release stated, “The risk is greatest along the eastern side of (the Ammon and the Campbell) fires. These storms may form even above areas with thick low-level smoke.”
According to the incident report on InciWeb, the fires could be active for a while.
“The potential remains for this to become an extended event,” the update stated. “Overall fire activity has increased as forecasted. Historical season-ending events typically occur mid-to-late October in this area.”
Air quality
The Six Rivers Lightning Complex is still marring the air in eastern Humboldt County. Hoopa and Weitchpec both saw healthy air quality. Hoopa has the potential to see very unhealthy or hazardous smoke levels.
Humboldt County between Scotia and Trinidad had good air quality conditions but a visible haze, according to the North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District. Bridgeville saw moderate conditions with periods of unhealthy air. Garberville and Redway were good to moderate conditions and a visible haze.
Resources
Evacuation Center: Trinity Valley Elementary School, 730 Highway 96, Willow Creek, CA 95573
Animal Evacuation Center: Hoopa Rodeo Grounds, 1767 Pine Creek Rd., Hoopa, CA 95546, phone: 707-492-2851
Evacuation zone information: Go to https://community.zonehaven.com/.
Caltrans information on state Route 299 access: Go to http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.
InciWeb incident page: Go to https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/8312/.
Latest information from Six Rivers National Forest: Go to https://www.facebook.com/SixRiversNF/.
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Do You Contribute To The Multi Billion Fantasy Football Industry?
Labor Day? Nah
As summer winds down there is one more holiday remaining to be celebrated over an entire weekend with friends and enemies. Millions of people have begun, or soon will begin, drafting their 2022 fantasy football teams. The final weekend of August is now recognized as National Fantasy Football Draft Weekend.
You didn't read that wrong. 70B
According to a recent report, the NFL Fantasy Football industry has grown to $70 BILLION dollars. Yes. 70 billion dollars. $70,000,000,000. Seventy-billion dollars. Some of the factors considered by the valuation were time spent on managing throughout the season, draft travel, supplies, and subscriptions. Why do I bring this up now? It's on my mind because the league I have belonged to for 15 years will be drafting this weekend.
"All of you chumps called me crazy for drafting 07' Randy Moss!"
This group all came together through new connections at college, through old friends, siblings, and even someone's mother-in-law. That guy also gets beat regularly by his MIL when they matchup. Through the first handful of years, we were all able to get together at one location, and draft together. For a lot of us it was the only time of year we saw one another.
We worked around Covid
As we have all gone on our paths in life, we have geographically spread out and our weekend time is spent with our families. Still, into 2019 we were still able to have 7-9 of us together in one location during the draft. Since the pandemic we have not been able to get together in person, except for the 4 of us last year outside.
See you losers later
There are times when it seems we have already had "the good old days” of our fantasy football days. The trash talk isn't nearly as intense or frequent, and the interaction has become difficult. However, we are all still able to look forward to our upcoming draft day. What are some of the traditions in your fantasy football league? How long have you been together? Let us know. Good luck this year. Except to the 11 other jerks in my league. | https://q961.com/do-you-contribute-to-the-multi-billion-fantasy-football-industry/ | 2022-08-17T22:55:26Z | https://q961.com/do-you-contribute-to-the-multi-billion-fantasy-football-industry/ | false |
What are the best dog training leashes?
If your dog is in training, you want a leash that gives you the best control. When paired with praise, this style of leash lets your dog know more easily when they respond to a command correctly. Training leashes are designed to put light pressure on your dog when negative behavior is displayed to discourage it. If you are teaching uncommon, difficult or new behaviors, bring some high-value treats to encourage your dog positively.
Best slip lead
A slip lead is a single-piece combination of a leash and collar. It has a fabric place holder to secure it snuggly around your dog’s neck, directly behind their head.
Top slip lead
What you need to know: This is a single dog training leash with a slip lead and collar combo.
What you’ll love: Mendota is a well-known brand for the slip-style leash, which international dog trainers recommend. Dog owners of all ages can feel confident and comfortable leading their dogs with its soft, worn feel.
What you should consider: The leather piece used to hold the leash as a collar around the dog’s neck must be positioned properly to prevent it from sliding and creating a larger loop.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Chewy
Top slip lead for the money
What you need to know: This slip leash is easy to use for any dog owner and doesn’t require a collar or harness.
What you’ll love: The leash is reflective and lets you and your dog be seen more easily at night. You can adjust it to fit your dog’s neck correctly and comfortably. When your dog pulls, it tightens, and during correct behavior, it loosens, which gives you more control.
What you should consider: The leash is 1/2-inch thick and may not be ideal for smaller dog breeds.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best Martingale leash
A Martingale leash works like a slip lead but has the flexibility of a no-pull harness. It uses two loops of extra material to evenly apply pressure to your dog’s neck when it performs a negative behavior.
Top Martingale leash
Mendota Pet Martingale Dog Walker
What you need to know: This is a great alternative to the slip leash for small- to medium-sized dogs.
What you’ll love: This leash is waterproof, made from durable materials and machine-washable. It can be used in any weather, is firm but comfortable to hold, and flexible enough to fold into your pocket.
What you should consider: This leash is not ideal for strong pullers or dogs over 50 pounds.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Martingale leash for the money
Haapaw Martingale Dog Collar With Leash
What you need to know: This leash and collar attachment work together similarly to one-piece slip leads.
What you’ll love: The collar and leash combo is reflective to provide safety for you and your dog when out at night. It comes in vibrant colors, has a quick-release buckle and the leash handle is padded for extra comfort.
What you should consider: A few customers reported that the buckle broke after several uses, and the padding on the leash can get worn over time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best recall training leash
Recall training leashes are used for teaching your dog to come back when you call it. These are long, light leashes that let you have control while letting your dog have more freedom.
Top recall training leash
What you need to know: This long rope leash is lightweight and can be used in multiple environments for recall training.
What you’ll love: It is designed to be tangle-free and is made with material that doesn’t hold water. The leash stays visible, floating instead of getting heavy and sinking to the bottom. Its length and durability make it ideal for training while camping, running, hiking or during other outside activities.
What you should consider: A few customers reported that the clasp was too bulky for smaller dogs.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top recall training leash for the money
Hi Kiss Dog Puppy Training Leash
What you need to know: This is a great recall leash for training in areas without fences.
What you’ll love: This leash comes in two styles, flat and rope, and both come in multiple colors. Made of durable nylon material, it’s available in five different lengths, from 15- to 100-feet long. The clip swivels to avoid any tangling or twisting in the leash.
What you should consider: A few reviewers suggest taking caution if your dog likes to run, as the flat leash can cause rope burns on your body or legs if it’s dragged too quickly across the skin.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best multifunctional leash
Multifunctional leashes can transform into multiple leash and collar combinations. This lets your leash adapt to you and your dog’s needs over time.
Top multifunctional leash
Activedogs Adjustable K9 Training Lead
What you need to know: This is a high-quality, multifunctional training leash that’s great for hands-free training.
What you’ll love: It is durable and can be adjusted to the length of a standard leash or made into a shorter leash for better control. The leash can also be positioned over the shoulder to leave your hands free to train your dog on the move.
What you should consider: This leash may not be ideal for taller people or those with back pain.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top multifunctional leash for the money
Aaufilux Multifunctional Strong Dog Training Lead
What you need to know: This is a durable leash that can transform into multiple useful training tools.
What you’ll love: This one lead can be used as a short, medium or long leash, control leash, shoulder leash or quick leash. It can also withstand the strength of two dogs as a double leash. It is 7 feet long, and the clasp fully rotates to prevent tangling or twisting.
What you should consider: According to a few customers, the threading can come loose after some use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials said Wednesday that the state has identified its first pediatric case of the monkeypox virus.
The case is linked to an adult monkeypox infection that was diagnosed in July, the Oregon Health Authority said in a statement.
Health authorities did not release any information about the patient, citing privacy.
Oregon has identified 116 presumed and confirmed cases of the monkeypox virus, including 112 men and four women, in seven counties.
The cases are located in the following counties: four in Clackamas, one in Columbia, one in Coos, 20 in Lane, one in Marion, 73 in Multnomah and 16 in Washington.
Nearly 12,700 cases have been diagnosed nationwide in 49 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
The Centers for Disease Control confirmed the first U.S. case of the disease on May 17. The World Health Organization declared the global spread of monkeypox to be an international emergency in July and the U.S. declared its own epidemic to be a national emergency earlier this month. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Oregon-identifies-first-pediatric-monkeypox-case-17380354.php | 2022-08-17T22:57:44Z | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Oregon-identifies-first-pediatric-monkeypox-case-17380354.php | true |
Former Vice President Pence said Wednesday that he would consider an invitation to appear before the House committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Pence spoke at a "Politics and Eggs" event hosted by Saint Anselm College in New Hampshire, a stop many presidential hopefuls make during campaign season.
When asked if he would be agreeable to appearing before the select committee, Pence said "if there was an invitation to participate, I would consider it."
Pence added that it was unprecedented for a vice president to testify on Capitol Hill — though there is precedent for a sitting vice president, as well as several former presidents, appearing before House and Senate committees.
"Any invitation directed to me, I would have to reflect on the unique role I was serving in as vice president. It would be unprecedented in history for the vice president to be summoned to testify on Capitol Hill," Pence said. "But as I said, I don't want to pre-judge. So if any formal invitation was rendered to us, we'd give it due consideration."
The Jan. 6 committee did not comment on Pence's remarks.
Pence and members of his team were featured consistently throughout the committee's hearings that took place over the summer. The committee hearings revealed that the threats against Pence's life on January 6 were chilling — and that the insurrectionists got within 40 feet of Pence as he was being moved by his team to safety.
The committee labeled former President Trump's efforts to get Pence to overturn the election results as "unlawful" and "illegal," though Pence did not give in to Trump's demands.
The former vice president spoke about his stance on Trump trying to overturn the election at an event in February.
"There is almost no idea more un-American than the notion that any one person could choose the American president," Pence said at the time.
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Donald Trump is endorsing primary candidates in midterm races across the country. And they’re winning GOP primaries.
Including Ohio Senate candidate J.D. Vance. Trump-endorsed candidates will now have to take their message to general election voters.
To Republicans, Democrats and Independents. Will it work?
In Ohio, Democratic Senate Candidate Tim Ryan thinks Trump’s appeal goes only so far:
“We are absolutely going to win this race. J.D. Vance was lucky to make it through the primary,” Rep. Tim Ryan said.
Today, On Point: We’re going to look closely at swing state Ohio, and what the midterms Senate race there says about the appeal of Trumpism nationwide.
Guests
Gary Abernathy, freelance writer and contributing columnist for the Washington Post. (@AbernathyGary)
Haley BeMiller, covers state government and politics for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau, which serves the Columbus Dispatch, Cincinnati Enquirer, Akron Beacon Journal and 18 other affiliated news organizations across Ohio. (@haleybemiller)
Jack Beatty, On Point news analyst. (@JackBeattyNPR)
Also Featured
John Bridgeland, former chief of staff for Sen. Rob Portman.
Transcript: A Longtime Ohio Republican On The Rise Of J.D. Vance
MEGHNA CHAKRABARTI: Donald Trump’s endorsement of J.D. Vance and the influence or impact of Trumpism in Ohio politics right now is quite a complex thing. In order to understand another Republican’s view on it, we reached out to John Bridgeland. He’s a longtime Ohio Republican.
And on Sunday, he published an opinion piece in the Cincinnati Enquirer endorsing Democratic candidate Tim Ryan. And in that op-ed, Bridgeland made the case for Ryan’s policies to both Democrats and Republicans.
Bridgeland wrote about J.D. Vance quite disparagingly, saying, quote, ‘Vance’s campaign has also been anemic, lacking the energy of the U.S. senator he is trying to replace — Rob Portman. Who worked hard in every county in Ohio and brought people together instead of tearing them apart.’
JOHN BRIDGELAND: When I wrote that op-ed, I didn’t know quite what to expect. I’ve gotten hundreds of emails from people in Ohio, including tons of Republicans, saying, Thank you for reminding us what the Republican Party is about. And for our need, first and foremost, to defend our democracy.
CHAKRABARTI: Bridgeland is an Ohio native. He served as chief of staff to Ohio Senator Rob Portman when Portman was a member of the House from 1993 to 1998. He also served as director of the White House Domestic Policy Council under President George W. Bush. So Bridgeland told us that with a pedigree like that, you’d think he’d automatically endorse Vance, the Republican candidate.
BRIDGELAND: My dad grew up in poverty in Akron, and Bellville, Ohio. The son, only son of a single mom and an alcoholic dad. And he was in northern industrial poverty, not the Appalachian poverty that J.D. Vance writes about in Hillbilly Elegy. But I was really interested in his book. And I read the book, invited him to be a keynote speaker with me at a public media station. He was very smart, very insightful. And I thought, wow, what an extraordinary person.
CHAKRABARTI: Bridgeland says his opinion of Vance changed as he watched the current Ohio Senate race unfold. Because back in 2016, J.D. Vance opposed what Donald Trump stood for. He had written a scathing op-ed in The Atlantic on the 4th of July 2016, where Vance compared Trumpism to the opioid epidemic.
Quote, ‘What Trump offers is an easy escape from the pain. To every complex problem, he promises a simple solution,’ J.D. Vance wrote. ‘He never offers details for how these plans will work, because he can’t. Trump’s promises are the needle in America’s collective vein.’
But by 2020, J.D. Vance made a complete about-face, and all of a sudden he publicly embraced Trumpism, and embraced Donald Trump’s biggest lie of all.
J.D. VANCE [Tape]: We had a massive effort to shift the election by very powerful people in this country. And I don’t care … whether you say it’s rigged, whether you say it’s stolen. Like, I’ll say what I’m going to say about it.
CHAKRABARTI: Well, John Bridgeland says:
BRIDGELAND: J.D. knows better. He did a 180 turn of his view. Simply to win the endorsement and the Republican nomination, which I just thought was not becoming of a state that has had senators like John Glenn and John Sherman and George Voinovich … and people who have always risen, at some level, above politics for the state and national good.
A decade ago, Tim Ryan, a Democratic congressman reached out to me, a Republican who’d been Bush’s director of the Domestic Policy Council, because he saw … Colin Powell and I were working on the high school dropout problem. And so I thought, here’s a man, you know, who reaches across the aisle, cares deeply about children and solving public problems. He’s announced on the campaign he’s not going to engage in the culture wars.
And that’s exactly the kind of bridge builder that we need. And then I also saw it as a stark contrast to J.D. Vance. The reason we have a republic, not just a democracy, is the founders worried a lot about mob rule and felt that representatives who, you know, it was their job to study and be educated, engaged on public issues, that they would both represent their constituents and also kind of tap the better angels of our nature.
And when I think back on the Trump effect and after the January 6th insurrection, if Republican senators had stood up and checked that power, and said that a person who incites an insurrection does not agree to the peaceful transfer of power, which is unique in our history, can never hold public office again. We wouldn’t be in the circumstance we’re in today.
We wouldn’t have candidates all over the country denying an election. Because there wouldn’t be that narrative in the public domain. I think most Americans want to see people who are trustworthy and honest. And who don’t change their stripes for simply political advantage.
Yes, the primary and the general difference in terms of the populations you’re trying to reach. But my experience tells me that the great men and women who have served in the United States Senate ought to be people of extraordinary character, intelligence and trustworthiness. If J.D. Vance is willing to change his stripes so much from before the election to get the primary, what would he do to remain in power? It’s a disturbing question.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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Eric Johnson’s recent letter, “Weak N.J. Dems wimp out on battle to fix SALT cap,” is an unfortunate example of displaced aggression.
Johnson blames our U.S. senators because the recently signed Inflation Reduction Act — which they supported — does not increase or remove the $10,000 cap on state and local tax deductions from federal income taxes. Action on SALT in this bill was a stated priority of federal lawmakers in New Jersey and other states with high property taxes.
What Johnson did not state is that the $10,000 SALT cap was first imposed in a 2017 tax reform act passed by a Republican-majority Congress and backed by then-President Donald Trump.
The Inflation Reduction Act, even with its flaws, is the culmination of give-and-take within our highly politicized government. While SALT was not addressed, alternative energy efforts finally will be advanced for our children’s future, Medicare recipients will have lower-cost access to drugs, and lower-income citizens will maintain improved subsidies for health care premiums.
Not one Republican senator voted for the Inflation Reduction Act. The writer’s reference to the Democratic senators as “weak” is misdirected.
Richard Kochman, West Caldwell
The Republicans started this mess
In regard to Eric Johnson’s letter, perhaps he should have waited for the Aug. 15 Star-Ledger to come out before hitting “send.” A front-page article told about the frustrations of our Democratic U.S. senators and members of Congress to find enough support throughout their respective chambers to repeal the SALT cap as part of the Inflation Reduction Act.
Since Johnson did not include criticism of the state’s two Republicans in the House, who have done nothing but stick to the party line and deny New Jerseyans relief from this heinous tax increase, it can only be surmised that the writer is trying to turn Democratic voters against their representatives.
Johnson is seemingly unconcerned by the fact that GOP Reps. Chris Smith and Jeff Van Drew have voted against raising the cap. Does he actually believe they voted against the Inflation Reduction Act to benefit New Jersey taxpayers? Hogwash.
Hopefully, New Jersey voters will remember on Election Day that it was the Republicans that got us into this SALT tax mess in the first place.
John Venditto, Somerville
Undermining FBI credibility is cause for concern
Regarding verbal attacks on the operation of the FBI and the U.S. Justice Department following the search at the home of former President Donald Trump:
Trying to undercut the credibility of the Justice Department and the work of the FBI has grave consequences, not least of which is the harm it does to the administration of the federal criminal justice system.
Accordingly, I am prompted to share my experiences working in the U.S. Attorney’s Office and with many FBI field agents.
Every day, throughout the United States, there are probably 100 or more FBI agents testifying in court or before federal grand juries on crimes ranging from fraud and bank robbery to kidnapping and espionage. The standing of the department, moreover, is critical to the independence and effective functioning of its lawyers.
In trying cases for the government, I developed great respect for the competence, integrity and dedication of the agents with whom I worked, as well as my colleagues. Degradation of the agents, the lawyers or, indeed, the FBI and the Justice Department as institutions, ill serves the public.
Sanford M. Jaffe, Livingston
The writer was the chief of the criminal division, United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey, from 1961 through 1965.
Turn Legislature into a single chamber
Tom Turvey is correct when he wrote earlier this month that it is the electoral system that causes third parties to fail, because they can’t gain any representation in winner-take-all elections.
Proportional representation and multi-member districts would guarantee that all voices are heard in the state Legislature. This would work not just for minor parties like Green Party and the Libertarians, but also for major parties that battle recurring one-party rule, such as Republicans in Hudson County and Democrats in Sussex County.
The 40-member state Senate and 80-member General Assembly should be merged into a single state Assembly of 120 members, elected from 20 districts (not the current 40) consisting of six seats each.
Art White, Hackensack
Pools and rules are for everyone
Concerning “You helped pay for this paradise on the Hudson River. But Weehawken wants to break the rules to keep you out,” a recent Star-Ledger editorial:
Our hearts should not bleed for municipalities such as Weehawken, which blatantly flout Green Acres funding regulations, in this case at a $10.5 million municipal pool complex. Despite open access rules, the township is limiting access to non-residents to certain hours, after initially excluding them altogether.
These same officials, who were so eager for state funding, signed a document agreeing to follow all the regulations. They also have municipal attorneys on retainer who are paid to explain the implications.
If Weehawken doesn’t want to admit the general public, the state Department of Environmental Protection, which administers Green Acres, should take the money back. There are lots of other applicants who are willing to follow the rules.
Robert Moss, Bloomfield
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southwestern Eddy County in southeastern New Mexico...
Northwestern Culberson County in southwestern Texas...
* Until 700 PM MDT /800 PM CDT/.
* At 349 PM MDT /449 PM CDT/, Doppler radar and automated rain
gauges indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the
warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen. The
expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2.5 inches in 1 hour. Flash
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Pine Springs, McKittrick Canyon, Guadalupe Mountains National
Park, Carlsbad Caverns National Park and Lincoln National Forest.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Move to higher ground now. Act quickly to protect your life.
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT/7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Texas, including the following
counties, Culberson and Jeff Davis.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM CDT /700 PM MDT/.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 451 PM CDT /351 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy
rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small
stream flooding. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of rain have
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...
mainly rural areas of South Central Culberson and Central
Jeff Davis Counties
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — The Inflation Reduction Act will make a significant investment in the electric vehicle market by extending tax credits of up to $7500 on new cars and up to $4,000 on used electric vehicles.
But critics, like the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, complain that it’s a “missed opportunity at a crucial time” because many electric cars won’t qualify for the tax rebates.
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg says that’s intentional.
“Part of the design of this bill is not to support any electric vehicle, but to support U.S. made or North American made electric vehicles,” he said.
Ozawa Bineshi Albert with the Climate Justice Alliance says electric cars are still too expensive for lower-income Americans.
“In urban areas, there’s very little in the Inflation Reduction Act around public transportation and addressing further build-out,” he said.
But EPA administrator Michael Regan says the investment will have clear environmental benefits.
“We know transportation is the number one contributor of climate change and climate pollution,” he said.
Critics also say the country doesn’t have the charging infrastructure in place to support a transition to electric vehicles.
However, Buttigieg says with money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, the Biden Administration is already working to expand that network “to help make sure that there are chargers across the entire highway system, at least every 50 miles.”
The administration hopes to reach that goal by the end of the decade. | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/washington-dc/critics-call-inflation-reduction-act-a-missed-opportunity/ | 2022-08-17T23:05:30Z | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/washington-dc/critics-call-inflation-reduction-act-a-missed-opportunity/ | false |
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The biofuel industry is celebrating a major victory. Democrats’ newly signed Inflation Reduction Act invests millions to support renewable fuels, something they argue is a key part of their climate agenda.
The law invests millions to help gas stations fund the equipment necessary to sell more gasoline blended with ethanol, which is made from corn and other crops.
Chris Bliley with Growth Energy represents many of the nation’s ethanol producers. He said the plan will create jobs, lower air pollution and help keep the price of gasoline low.
“It’s really a win-win for the environment and consumers,” Bliley said. “These biofuels are American made. … Higher ethanol blends like E15 were selling (for) as much as dollar less per gallon this summer, E85 for flex fuel drivers we saw, at times, $3 less per gallon.”
Many Democrats and even some Republicans say biofuels are key to slashing carbon emissions and possibly slowing climate change.
“This really helps jumpstarts that,” Bliley said.
Rep. Cheri Bustos, D-Ill., who represents a big chunk of rural Illinois, said the new law also supports farmers that produce corn and other crops for biofuel with tax credits.
“This is monumental,” Bustos said. “We’re putting our money where our mouth is to get to sustainable agriculture programs and to make sure that we’re helping our family farmers.”
President Joe Biden said the law now puts the U.S. on track to meet his campaign promise to cut carbon emissions in half by 2030.
No Republicans supported the law. Even those supportive of the renewable fuel industry believe the spending inside the package will do more harm than good to the economy. | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/washington-dc/new-climate-bill-energizes-ethanol-this-is-monumental/ | 2022-08-17T23:05:37Z | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/washington-dc/new-climate-bill-energizes-ethanol-this-is-monumental/ | false |
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