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NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Opera is dropping its vaccination requirement for audiences next season but still will mandate the wearing of masks.
The decision announced Tuesday differentiates the Met from Broadway theaters, which loosened restrictions in July by making mask-wearing optional. In May, most Broadway theaters lifted the requirement that audience members provide proof of vaccination to enter venues.
The Met season opens Sept. 27 with the company premiere of Cherubini’s “Medea” in an Italian translation.
The company returned last season from a 1½ year absence caused by the pandemic, managing 196 staged performances without a cancellation. The Met sold 61% of available tickets, down from 75% in last pre-pandemic season of 2018-19. | https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/met-opera-drops-vaccine-requirement-still-mandates-masks/ | 2022-08-24T20:44:07Z | https://www.cbs42.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/met-opera-drops-vaccine-requirement-still-mandates-masks/ | false |
WFO LAS VEGAS Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 25, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD WATCH
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1218 PM PDT Wed Aug 24 2022
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT MST/MIDNIGHT PDT/
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California and
southern Nevada, including the following areas, in northwest
Arizona, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Lake Mead National
Recreation Area and Northwest Deserts. In southeast California,
Cadiz Basin, Eastern Mojave Desert, Morongo Basin and San
Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley. In southern Nevada,
Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Southern Clark County.
* WHEN...Until Midnight MST/Midnight PDT/ tonight.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Low-water crossings may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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DALLAS — Ryan Poles knew pretty quickly he was interested in the path that led to his hiring as general manager of the Chicago Bears, while Dallas Cowboys personnel man Will McClay toiled in arena football before scouting beckoned.
Both credit relationships built along the way for their spots in a promising trend of diversity hiring for the NFL, plagued for years by a poor record in opportunities for minorities in the coaching ranks.
Poles is among six minorities picked to fill the past 12 openings for general managers going back to early 2021, and McClay could have pushed the ratio past 50%. Instead, he has turned down several chances to take that title, choosing to stay as vice president of player personnel for Dallas owner, president and GM Jerry Jones.
Relationships are crucial to maintaining or expanding the roles of minorities in front offices, and the effort is never-ending, said C. Keith Harrison, lead author of the annual NFL Diversity and Inclusion Report.
“People say time is money. Trust is money, and people invest in relationships that they trust,” said Harrison, a sports business professor at UCF. “We have data that when you network and connect, engage with people that are different from you by gender and race, you have a better chance of being what we call upwardly mobile.”
McClay says ownership, which is overwhelmingly white in the NFL, has a role in getting to know promising minority candidates in organizations. McClay was head coach of an arena league team owned by Jones' Cowboys before becoming a scout, and has been with the club for 20 years.
“Jerry didn’t know me until I got to be able to spend time with him, talk to him, him to know how much I knew about football, how much I knew about relationships and trying to get that together,” McClay said. “He wouldn’t have known that if I didn’t get the opportunity.”
Poles was about to go into marketing after he was released by the Bears, but took a job as a graduate assistant at Boston College, his alma mater, instead. Conversations with visiting pro scouts sparked his interest in the personnel side.
The 36-year-old Poles credits former Kansas City GM Scott Pioli for making the advancement of minority candidates a priority.
“He’s always taken a lot of pride in making sure that there was a pipeline from scouting assistant to area pro scout to directors and then doing that the right way,” said Poles, who was with the Chiefs for 13 years before joining the Bears in January.
“So I was fortunate to have someone that was very aware of it, and my growth and development happened probably faster because of just mentors that wanted to spend time to develop me as a person and as a personnel person and a leader,” Poles said.
Five of the six recent minority additions among GMs are Black: Poles, Washington's Martin Mayhew, Kwesi Adofo-Mensah of Minnesota, Atlanta's Terry Fontenot and Brad Holmes in Detroit. Pittsburgh hired Omar Khan, an Indian American, in May. Overall, eight of the 32 GMs are minorities.
“It’s huge progress that’s been made,” Holmes said. “Hopefully that progress continues.”
Fontenot, hired by the Falcons in early 2021 after 18 seasons in New Orleans under longtime GM Mickey Loomis, said the goal should be to get to a point where race doesn't have to be a factor for head coaches or personnel chiefs.
At its recent spring meetings in Atlanta, the league conducted an accelerator program for minorities in coaching and the front office, with two members of the staff from each club participating.
“The league shouldn’t have to have accelerator programs,” Fontenot said. “We should be able to do that with everyone — not just people that are a certain color, a certain race, a certain sex. We should be inclusive in all of our processes.”
While Harrison said he is optimistic about minorities having opportunities in some aspects of management with NFL teams, that feeling doesn't carry over to head coaching.
In a league with 70% of rosters filled by Black players, five head coaches are minorities. In 2011, that number was eight. Whether a better hiring record with GMs can translate to head coaching is a tricky question, Harrison and Poles said.
First, it's difficult to know how much influence a GM will have with an owner, Harrison said, adding that a Black GM in charge of hiring a coach might have stronger ties to white candidates.
“It’s hard to oversimplify,” Harrison said. “There’s only 32 teams. So our sample sizes, they’re so small and these positions are so challenging and elite to come by. They’re just so competitive.”
Jones of the Cowboys made a similar point, while also saying he wasn't inclined to give up his GM title to keep McClay because he believes the role goes well beyond personnel. Jones said he values McClay, who runs the draft for a club with plenty of recent success in picking players, and doesn't want to minimize his role.
McClay said he has stayed because he believes his voice is important to Jones, and he has direct contact with the owner/GM. McClay also said he doesn't feel pressure to take a job as a general manager elsewhere because he is Black.
“I’m a grown man,” the 55-year-old said. “You've got to do your job first, so I’m doing my job to the best of my availability first. Then, if that opportunity comes and I’m comfortable with it, then that’s what it is.”
The uptick in minority hiring of GMs in the NFL will be meaningful only if it continues, McClay said.
“It will make that much of a difference if you continue the practices that are now being used because it's a hot topic,” McClay said. “Instead of reacting to it, planning for it and giving people the opportunity based on the quality of their work more so than just saying, ‘OK, we did it this time.’ It’s got to continue because it’s not just something you can do right now and say it’s solved.” | https://www.11alive.com/article/sports/nfl/gm-hires-give-nfl-bright-spot-in-diversity-but-work-remains/535-d0b7bfde-8b4c-42bf-8453-beb062fbee0c | 2022-08-24T20:46:25Z | https://www.11alive.com/article/sports/nfl/gm-hires-give-nfl-bright-spot-in-diversity-but-work-remains/535-d0b7bfde-8b4c-42bf-8453-beb062fbee0c | true |
WASHINGTON D.C. — Washington D.C. Police said two people are dead and three others were injured after a shooting in the Truxton Circle neighborhood on Wednesday.
Police said the shooting happened near O and North Capitol streets around 12:45 p.m., the Washington Post reported.
In a press conference, Executive Assistant Chief Ashan Benedict said the victims were Black men.
According to Benedict, two people died at the scene.
Benedict said witnesses told police that a Black SUV was driving southbound on Capitol Street, turned onto O Street, and stopped the vehicle.
Benedict said two shooters got out of the vehicle and began shooting at people gathered on the block, either standing around or sitting in chairs.
Benedict said the alleged suspects then got back into the vehicle and drove off.
Executive Assistant Chief Benedict provides an update on a shooting that occurred recently in the unit block of O Street, NW.
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411 https://t.co/axaWaxZB3s
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) August 24, 2022
Police tweeted out a picture of what the alleged suspects were driving.
🚨HAVE YOU SEEN THIS VEHICLE?🚨
MPD is seeking assistance in locating this suspect vehicle in connection to the shooting that just occurred in the unit block of O Street, NW.
Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/text 50411 pic.twitter.com/1srKmPEIS8
— DC Police Department (@DCPoliceDept) August 24, 2022
Benedict said the three victims were receiving care at a local hospital, but he did not know their conditions.
More information about the victims was not immediately released. | https://www.kxlf.com/news/national/police-2-people-killed-others-injured-in-washington-d-c-shooting | 2022-08-24T20:48:42Z | https://www.kxlf.com/news/national/police-2-people-killed-others-injured-in-washington-d-c-shooting | false |
Zoo helping boost endangered frog population with baby frog release: ‘Every tiny frog counts’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - Wildlife officials are helping an endangered frog species in the Pacific Northwest.
More than a hundred endangered northern leopard frogs have been released into the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge.
KPTV reports the froglets were hatched from eggs collected by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildfire at the Oregon Zoo. They spent six months in a secluded area within the zoo.
“We keep the eggs safe and healthy until they’re ready to hatch,” said Sara Morgan, who oversees the zoo’s frog-rearing efforts. “Froglets have a much better chance at surviving in the wild on their own than eggs or tadpoles.”
Zoo biologists said northern leopard frogs have been rapidly disappearing from their native ranges in the Pacific Northwest. The species has been listed as endangered since 1999 in Washington state, and only one known population remains.
“Every tiny frog counts,” Morgan said.
Biologists attribute the species’ decline to a combination of threats, including habitat loss, disease, pollution and climate change. The zoo and its conservation partners said they hope to replenish the region’s northern leopard frog population.
The recovery effort is a partnership with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington State University and the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.
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Multi-industry experts led the conversation and panel
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) and National Industrial Hemp Council of America (NIHC) co-hosted a well-timed webinar, "Hemp as a Feed Ingredient: A National Discussion," for pet food, animal feed, and hemp industries, and regulatory officials, discussing peer-to-peer questions, challenges, solutions, and best practices. Held on Aug. 9, the webinar featured 18 topic-specific, industry experts and almost 600 virtual attendees discussing answers to the complex question, Why isn't hemp in animal feed?
"The webinar was not a debate; rather, it was a national discussion on overcoming challenges and gaining approval for hemp seed and hempseed by-products as ingredients in animal feed. The purpose was to connect with industry peers and share meaningful dialogue around moving forward together," said Hollis Glenn, member of AAFCO's Board of Directors and Deputy Commissioner of Operations for the Colorado Department of Agriculture. "This topic has been on everyone's radar for years. More than ever, it was the right time to stimulate an important industry conversation that brings us all closer to reaching a common goal -- and to collaborate on safe solutions."
Interest in the use of hemp in commercial animal feed has accelerated since the passage of the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act ("Farm Bill"). While the Farm Bill expanded the legal production of hemp in the United States, the use of hemp in animal feed remains under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and state regulatory programs for commercial animal feed.
In early 2022, AAFCO and 17 industry and regulatory organizations issued a joint open letter to state agriculture leadership, calling on them to support greater education and scientific research to ensure the safety of hemp in feed. NIHC subsequently issued a letter inviting AAFCO and industry professionals to collaborate together to achieve safe solutions.
"By co-collaborating with AAFCO, we were able to address a path forward for the hemp and animal-feed industries -- working together to identify ways to decrease barriers and speed up approvals. The webinar provided the clarification we all have been craving," said Hunter Buffington, member of NIHC's Government Affairs Committee and Vice President of Policy & Advocacy for element Dynamics. "With a shared goal, we will soon achieve the regulatory oversight and approval of new feed ingredients for the agriculture, livestock, and hemp industries. And that's good news for all of us."
The hemp-in-feed webinar was divided into three parts to address priority topics: 1) Scientific Research and Data; 2) Ingredient Review and Approval, and 3) General Interest and Concerns. Each portion included six, multi-industry panelists leading a dialog around his or her particular topic. Panelists were part of a spirited conversation, which also included answering questions that were submitted by virtual attendees.
Some highlights from the "Hemp as a Feed Ingredient: A National Discussion" webinar included the following top-10 takeaways:
- Clarification: The panel focused on hemp as a feed ingredient rather than its potential as a supplement or medicated feed. Hemp used for human and animal nutrition comes from the oil seed and its by-products. The FDA has recognized hempseed: oil, hearts and protein powder as Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for human consumption, which provided the basis for the panel's conversation.
- Collaboration: Multi-industry leaders, from hemp and animal feed producers to researchers, government regulators, and policymakers, agree that it is important to collaborate and coordinate on safe solutions and best practices – all from the same position.
- Discussion: National discussions, forums, and multi-industry collaboration will help move the approval process forward with new ideas, procedures, and solutions. Finding out what other people are doing and needing across industries – and then collaborating – will help all industries understand the challenges and opportunities.
- Research: It is imperative that, in order to meet regulations, the nutritional profile of hemp and its effects on the nutrition of animal by-products (e.g., eggs, beef) be well-researched and precise. The regulatory process can be long, but it is critical to work through the research.
- Data: Safety data is the number-one concern across every industry, and understanding the data will establish specification for hemp as an ingredient and analytical methods that are accurate and validated.
- Safety: People and animals consume and metabolize foods differently; so hemp for humans is different than it is for livestock and pets. It's important to establish safety and utility in target animals and pets first, then to ensure the safety of meat, milk, and eggs that are marketed for human consumption.
- State Support: State feed programs can encourage research; address consumer concerns; support land grants, and engage with their farmers.
- Opportunities: Biggest opportunities with hemp seed as an ingredient: alternative crop for farmers and industry; good nutrient source for animal feed; and additional raw materials as our populations grow.
- Challenges: The acceptance and availability of peer-reviewed safety and utility data for animal feed for different species of animals; the lack of universally accepted standard testing methods for hemp ingredients for inclusion in feed; and a need for additional information about the long-term effects on animal welfare and the safety of the human food supply.
- Utility: Unified standards that align with the regulatory laboratories charged with feed safety will help our animals and our industry; ensure animal and human safety by validated methods to test hemp grain for contamination.
A full recording of the webinar can be found here.
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has been guiding state, federal and international feed regulators with ingredient definitions, label standards and laboratory standards for more than 110 years, while supporting the health and safety of people and animals. Its members are charged by their state or federal laws to regulate the manufacture, sale and distribution of animal feeds and animal drug remedies. Learn more at aafco.org.
The National Industrial Hemp Council of America (NIHC) promotes the production and use of hemp both in North America and around the world. Backed by the U.S. Government, the organization is comprised of international, federal, state, private industry, and government professionals from across the agriculture and business sectors. Learn more at nihcoa.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICMB) ("ICMB" or "the Company") today announced that it will release its financial results for the quarter and year ended June 30, 2022, on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, after the close of the financial markets.
The Company will host an earnings conference call at 1:00 pm (Eastern Time) on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. All interested parties may participate in the conference call by dialing (800) 550-9893 5-10 minutes prior to the call; international callers should dial (858) 609-8959. Participants passcode 872058# then press 2 when asked Call. For those who are not able to listen to the call, a replay will be available shortly after the call by visiting our website at http://icmbdc.com/earnings-calls/.
About Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc.
The Company is an externally-managed, closed-end, non-diversified management investment company that has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Company's primary investment objective is to maximize the total return to its stockholders in the form of current income and capital appreciation by investing in debt and related equity investments of privately held middle-market companies. The Company seeks to invest primarily in middle-market companies that have annual revenues of at least $50 million and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of at least $15 million. The Company's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, CM Investment Partners LLC. To learn more about Investcorp Credit Management BDC, Inc., please visit www.icmbdc.com.
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Statements included herein may contain "forward-looking statements," which relate to future performance or financial condition, are based upon current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements and are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control, including the impact of COVID-19 and related changes in base interest rates and significant market volatility on the Company's business, its portfolio companies, its industry and the global economy. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including those described from time to time in filings by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement made herein, except as required by law. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release.
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BEIJING (AP) — Hainan island in the South China Sea says it will become China’s first region to ban sales of gasoline- and diesel-powered cars to curb climate-changing carbon emissions.
Sales of fossil fuel-powered cars will be banned by 2030 and electric vehicles promoted with tax breaks and by expanding a charging network, the Hainan provincial government said in a “Carbon Peak Implementation Plan.”
The announcement comes as China struggles through its hottest, driest summer in decades, which has wilted crops and shrunk rivers and reservoirs used for generating hydropower.
“By 2030, the whole province will ban sales of fueled vehicles,” according to the plan, which was released Monday.
A deputy Chinese industry minister said in September 2017 that Beijing was working on a plan to stop making and selling gasoline- and diesel-powered cars, but the government has yet to release details.
Hainan aims to have electric vehicles account for 45% of its vehicles by 2030, the plan said. It said cities would develop “zero-emissions zones” where fossil fuel-powered vehicles would be banned.
The ruling Communist Party is promoting electric cars to help clean up China’s smog-choked cities and gain an early lead in a growing industry. China accounted for more than half of last year’s global electric car sales. | https://www.kxnet.com/ap-science/chinese-province-plans-ban-on-sale-of-gasoline-cars/ | 2022-08-24T20:52:37Z | https://www.kxnet.com/ap-science/chinese-province-plans-ban-on-sale-of-gasoline-cars/ | false |
Six top tips revealed for stress free car travel with children
Google searches for "family road trip tips" are up 100 per cent since this time last year, as more family travel happens post pandemic!
Many of us know what it’s like when we have a car full of children and everryone is screaming and shouting and the car journey we are on is anything but stress free.
We begin to think if it is worthwhile trying to organise a trip out with the family or whether we should just give up and not bother at all.
However, all is not lost and a few useful tips should make the journey less stressful.
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To help families, the experts at The Edit by Silver Cross have put together some family travel tips.
Hamish McPhillips, Head of Car Safety at Silver Cross and dad of two, gives his tips for stress free car travel.
The summer holidays can be a busy time for parents, and it’s when most families get to go on holiday. Google search data has shown searches for “family road trip tips” are up 100 per cent year on year, as UK families keen for a summer break seek all the tips they can get!
Whether it’s in the UK or abroad, a trip in the car is often inevitable and when you have children, the seemingly simple process of a taking a drive can become a chore.
To help parents feel more prepared, The Edit by Silver Cross caught up with the brand’s head of Car Safety Hamish McPhillips, who shared his top tips for car journeys with children to ensure your holiday or even a day out goes as smoothly as possible.
Top Tips on Stress Free Car Travel
1. Route planning. Check, check and check again!
There’s nothing worse than traffic jams when you have children in the car and searches for “free driving route planner” are up 300 per cent compared to last year and “plan a drive google maps” up 200 per cent, showing many are anxious to be prepared before setting out on a long trip this summer.
“With kids growing hungry, tired or fidgety, the car can quickly become a very stressful place to be!” says Hamish.
“To avoid extending the journey more than it needs to be, I regularly check our route several days before we plan to travel using Google Maps or other online mapping software. It’s worth doing a final check just before you leave to avoid getting caught up in any recent traffic.”
2. Plan for the worst
Even if you do all the checking in the world, you can’t always prevent delays or breakdowns when travelling so “make sure you pack plenty of blankets to keep the little ones warm, spare clothes, snacks, drinks, nappies and toys to keep them entertained”, Hamish advises. “Make sure you have all the breakdown cover numbers in your phonebook including account numbers so you can make that call for assistance if needed.”
3. Timing
When travelling with children, timings are key. “I always aim to travel around the little ones’ naptime or bedtime, depending on the length of the journey”, says Hamish. “If arriving late to stay with friends or relatives, make them aware you’ll be arriving with sleepy children. Dimming the house lights on your arrival means you can get the children into bed without the stress of them waking up uncomfortable in their new environment.”
4. Pack the car correctly
To a degree, having a stress-free trip relies on you embracing the unpredictability and going with the flow. However, making sure you make a list of essential items can really help. “When possible, I pack the day before, loading the car carefully so all the bedtime essentials such as the travel cot, mattress, bedding and baby monitor are first to hand when arriving. Also, make sure all items you need along the journey such as snacks, water, dummies and favourite comforters are close to hand and reachable”, says Hamish.
5. Take regular breaks
“As yet, there is no published research confirming exactly how long you can keep a little one in a car seat for. However, health care professionals suggest a maximum of two hours for babies, getting them out of the seat in between to stretch and have a feed if needed”, Hamish says. “Ensure you make regular checks during the journey, particularly for newborns and babies younger than six months. A car seat mirror can be installed to help you keep an eye on them.”
6. Know Your Car Seat
Car seat safety is another important thing to remember when travelling by car with little ones. “If you’re switching car seats into a different vehicle before the journey, take an extra moment to check it’s secured correctly – the ISOFIX is latched, the support leg connected or the top tether secure (different fittings depend on the car seat model)” says Hamish. “Don’t put the child in the seat wearing thick jackets as this will limit the tightness of the harness due to the padding, making them less secure in the seat. Instead, use layers of blankets. Check you know how to recline the seat, as you may want to do this during the journey to maximise comfort as the little one is sleeping. Also, if the seat has been installed in the same car for a while, it is good practice just to check the fitting is OK - removing and refitting is a good way to ensure everything is correct and secure.” | https://www.newsletter.co.uk/lifestyle/outdoors/six-top-tips-revealed-for-stress-free-car-travel-with-children-3818420 | 2022-08-24T20:56:29Z | https://www.newsletter.co.uk/lifestyle/outdoors/six-top-tips-revealed-for-stress-free-car-travel-with-children-3818420 | false |
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Bite, part of Markem-Imaje and Dover (NYSE: DOV), and a global leader in connected products technology, was recently named an NFC Forum 2022 Innovation Award winner for "Most Innovative Use of NFC."
Blue Bite's winning program was part of a tech-led re-imagination of a global online commerce company that resulted in a 90% customer satisfaction rate on authenticated transactions. In collaboration with Blue Bite, the company introduced an authenticity guarantee, as well as an innovative NFC-powered program that assures the authenticity of purchases, including refurbished items, dramatically improving the transaction experience for consumers and sellers.
"Our goal is to transform how brands connect with consumers using physical products," said Blue Bite's Co-Founder and Managing Director, Mikhail Damiani. "Blue Bite's authentication experience utilizes NFC tags to deliver increased safety, trust and transparency to consumers, providing them with peace of mind and serving as an incentive for them to scan. As consumers become more accustomed to interacting via scanning products, it opens the door for brands to offer additional value through personalized storytelling, product commerce, circularity and sustainability."
In addition to utilizing NFC tags, Blue Bite unlocks the potential of physical products by empowering brands to build dynamic digital consumer experiences and channel them through physical items using connecting technologies like QR codes and Shadowfencing™.
The NFC Forum Innovation Awards support and recognize the development and deployment of innovative and exemplary NFC products, services and applications, with a focus on improving people's lives through contactless technology.
Blue Bite has also been recognized by dotCOMM Awards, receiving a Platinum Award for Mobile/Apps: Use of QR Code. dotCOMM Awards is an international competition honoring companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry as it transforms how we market and communicate products and services.
About Blue Bite:
The world's leading connected products platform, Blue Bite empowers brands to open a new two-way, interactive digital communication channel with consumers through the simple scan of a QR code or NFC tag. The patented Blue Bite Experience Suite™ allows brands to create and deliver personalized mobile experiences at scale using an intuitive, brand-managed software platform. Blue Bite's dynamic and contextual ability to update messaging in real time throughout the product lifecycle delivers an unprecedented experience that builds consumer engagement and loyalty, uncovers actionable insights, accelerates sales, reduces churn, and provides product authentication and traceability. Founded in 2007, Blue Bite is a leading brand of Markem-Imaje®, a global product identification and traceability solutions leader. Visit www.bluebite.com for further information.
About Markem-Imaje:
Markem-Imaje, a wholly owned subsidiary of the US-based Dover Corporation is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, and print and apply label systems. Markem-Imaje provides global reach to over 50,000 customers with 30 subsidiaries, 6 technology centers, several equipment repair centers and manufacturing plants with the most comprehensive marking and coding portfolio available in the marketplace. Visit www.markem-imaje.com for further information.
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.
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Western leaders pledged unwavering support for Ukraine as the war-ravaged country marked its Independence Day on Wednesday, coinciding with the six-month milestone of Russia’s invasion.
Leaders paid tribute to the sacrifices and courage of the Ukrainian people, voiced their resolve to keep supplying Ukraine with weapons and reviled Moscow for its attack on the neighboring Eastern European nation.
In Britain, floral and musical tributes punctuated a show of solidarity as Ukraine commemorated its 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union. The U.K. Ministry of Defense tweeted a video of the Scots Guards Band, which usually provides musical accompaniment for the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, performing Ukraine’s winning Eurovision Song Contest entry, “Stefania.”
An arch of sunflowers — Ukraine’s national flower — decorated the entrance to the British prime minister’s Downing Street office. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is soon to leave office, urged allies to keep giving Ukraine all the military, humanitarian, economic and diplomatic support it needs.
“We will never recognize Russia’s annexation of Crimea or any other Ukrainian territory,” Johnson said in a Tuesday video address to an international summit on Russia’s seizure of the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine in 2014.
Like London, Brussels also chose to dress up for the occasion. The Belgian city, which is home to the European Union’s institutions, decked itself out in the colors of the Ukrainian national flag. A giant Ukrainian flag was unfurled in the capital’s historic Grand Place.
U.S. President Joe Biden, marking the day by announcing significant new military aid to Ukraine, noted that the anniversary was “bittersweet” for many Ukrainians, as they continue to suffer but take pride in withstanding Russia’s “relentless attacks.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in a video posted on Twitter that “our hearts go out to those who pay for the Russian war terror with their lives day after day, who are maimed and wounded.”
“We mourn with those who have lost friends or family members, who have had to flee, have been taken from their beloved homeland or by Russian occupiers, who have lost their belongings to Russian bombs, rockets and artillery shells,” the chancellor said.
Scholz had harsh words for Russia, rebuking the Kremlin for its “backward imperialism,” and stressed that Ukraine “will drive away the dark shadow of war because it is strong and brave, because it has friends in Europe and all over the world.”
French President Emmanuel Macron, in a video message bookended with phrases he spoke in Ukrainian, said the defense of Ukraine meant “refusing to allow international relations to be ruled by violence and chaos.”
He said Ukraine’s Independence Day “is a day of pride. But in the place of legitimate festivities, we are thinking of the dead and the fighters today, of the courage and resilience of your people.”
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin adopted a similar tone, calling Ukrainians “brave and unyielding.” She added: “We stand with you. We won’t look away.”
Ukraine offers a lesson that “freedom and democracy will always win out over coercion and violence,” Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, said.
Pope Francis marked the half-year anniversary of the invasion by decrying the “insanity” of war and lamenting that innocents on both sides were paying the price.
The pontiff warned about the risk of nuclear disaster in Ukraine, a reference to the shelling of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhhia nuclear power plant. He also lashed out at those who were profiting from the war, especially weapons manufacturers.
Francis has stepped up his denunciations of the war, though he rarely blames Russia or President Vladimir Putin by name, evidence that the Vatican is trying to keep dialogue open with Moscow.
In Poland’s capital, Warsaw, a few dozen Ukrainians, mostly women and children, gathered before a Ukraine community center and sang the national anthem. Many were dressed in embroidered folk shirts.
Scores of people, including Portuguese politicians, attended a gathering in Lisbon, Portugal, by the city’s statue of Taras Shevchenko, Ukraine’s preeminent poet of the 19th century and a symbol of national renaissance. In Madrid, the 18th-century Cibeles fountain, a city landmark, was due to be lit up with the Ukrainian colors after sunset.
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Comerica to Participate in Barclays Global Financial Services Conference; Announces Details for Conference Call to Review Third Quarter 2022 Earnings
Published: Aug. 24, 2022 at 3:15 PM CDT|Updated: 42 minutes ago
DALLAS, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) announced it will participate in the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022.
Comerica Incorporated also provided details for its third quarter 2022 earnings call on Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.
Interested parties may access additional information through the following details:
Barclays Global Financial Services Conference:
Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call:
In addition, the conference presentation, financial results and earnings presentation will be furnished on Form 8-K filings that will be available on the Securities and Exchange Commission website at www.sec.gov.
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank, and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
220 PM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Harris and Montgomery.
* WHEN...Until 315 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is
imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 219 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause
urban and small stream flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches
of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Tomball, Spring, Greater Greenspoint, The Woodlands,
Splashtown, Hooks Airport, Willowbrook and northwestern Bush
Intercontinental Airport.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Trinity River Near Rosser.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow evening.
* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Minor to moderate flooding of low areas
and roads within the levees is expected.
- At 1:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 34.2 feet.
- Flood stage is 31.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
just after midnight tonight and continue falling to 4.2 feet
Monday morning.
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MONDAY MORNING...
* WHERE...Trinity River At Trinidad.
* WHEN...Until Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 37.0 feet, Minor flooding to woodlands and low land
areas will occur on the right bank of the river.
- At 2:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 33.6 feet.
- Flood stage is 33.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 36.6
feet Saturday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness, affecting over 3 million Americans, blinding over 120,000. The American Glaucoma Society (AGS) is the world's leading organization with over 1,600 glaucoma subspecialists, surgeons, and researchers dedicated to improving the lives of people with glaucoma by advancing knowledge and care through education and research. AGS stands with Safe Eyes America in strong opposition to California AB 2236 which is under consideration in the California Senate now.
AB 2236 drastically reduces the licensing requirements for the most frequently performed surgery for glaucoma, laser surgery. Laser surgery for glaucoma requires examination skills gained through examining thousands of patients with glaucoma and the use of the laser requires great precision. Tiny, fractions of a millimeter, errors in focus or aim can make the difference between success, failure, or vision-threatening complication.
AB 2236 deceptively adds "procedures," to an optometrist's license, but make no mistake – this is surgery on a patient's eye. Glaucoma is a serious, very complex disease, occurring in many different forms and affecting different patients in different ways. The determination of when to operate and which surgery is best for the patient requires the skills and judgment of a surgeon who has graduated from medical school, followed by the extensive experience gained during internship and ophthalmology residency examining, diagnosing, treating, and performing surgery, when necessary, on thousands of patients under the close supervision of experienced mentor attending physicians. The additional three years of residency in ophthalmology surgery training after medical school and internship is irreplaceable without sacrificing patient safety. The shortcut proposed by AB 2236 of optometry school and a supplemental surgery course lasting days, not years, simply is not adequate to train a safe competent eye surgeon. The change in licensing that AB 2236 would bring places Californians at risk.
Jeanette Moffa, a concerned patient, and Board member of Safe Eyes America commented, "Patients deserve and must have every protection possible. Decreasing the standards for surgical eye care is unacceptable."
The California state Senate will take final action on AB 2236 any day now. There is no acceptable reason to place Californians at risk. Please contact your California state Senator NOW and urge them to Vote NO on AB 2236. To find your state Senator click on the following link: (https://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov/). The California legislature adjourns for the year on August 31.
Safe Eyes America is a 501(c) 4 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the delivery of the highest quality medical and surgical eye care to the American public. SafeEyesAmerica.org
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More than two tons of cardboard has been recycled
Alexandria, La. (August 23, 2022) — Local residents are increasingly choosing to recycle their used cardboard items thanks to the City of Alexandria’s new recycling program. In the few weeks since the City partnered with Hometown Waste Services, LLC, in May, more than two tons of cardboard has been recycled with organizers seeing increased collections as residents become more aware of the program.
“We are proud of this drop-off program, which is free to the City and saves taxpayer dollars on disposal fees at the landfill,” said Sandra Washington, interim director of public works.
Brown cardboard recycling bins are located throughout the city and are marked with bright Recycle Alex stickers. Residents are asked to break down their cardboard boxes and place the flat boxes in the bins. Only plain cardboard boxes should be placed in the recycle bins, not trash or food containers. The boxes are cleared regularly and the collected cardboard is sold and recycled.
In addition to cardboard recycling, the City uses SCRD, a multifaceted recycling company, to collect tree debris and green waste. “They are able to collect pure green waste – there can’t be any trash or other materials in the pile – and they take it to their facility where they recycle it for a variety of uses,” explained Darren Green, the City’s urban forester. “We started working with them in early 2021, right after we finished the cleanup from Hurricane Laura. They are able to do a quicker turnaround since they don’t have to take it to the landfill, it’s good for the environment and it saves the city money on landfill fees.”
David Fuselier with Hometown Waste Services, which has invested roughly $50,000 in the cardboard recycling program, said he is pleased to see the program growing as residents start getting into the habit of recycling their used cardboard items. “Thanks to this program, we are reducing the amount of virgin fiber from trees necessary to make the cardboard and paper products we love. It’s one more step toward Alexandria’s sustainability!”
Current collection sites include:
- 505 21st Street
- 4358 Wakefield Blvd.
- 516 Fairfield Avenue
- 2700 Jones Avenue
- 1503 Wimbledon Blvd
- 4001 Lakeside Drive
- 5215 Leo Street next to Glass Act Recycling
- The end of Desoto Street near the Alexandria Museum of Art
In addition, there is a cardboard collection site next to the Alexandria Zoo. This site is part of the Zoo’s Cardboard for Critters program with proceeds from the cardboard in those bins supporting Friends of the Alexandria Zoo. Additional collection sites may be added as the program progresses. For the latest locations, go to https://www.hometownwasteservices.com/alexandria-recycling. | http://klax-tv.com/more-than-two-tons-of-cardboard-has-been-recycled/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-than-two-tons-of-cardboard-has-been-recycled | 2022-08-24T21:00:17Z | http://klax-tv.com/more-than-two-tons-of-cardboard-has-been-recycled/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=more-than-two-tons-of-cardboard-has-been-recycled | false |
Cosmetics giant Sephora settles California customer data privacy suit
California officials say Sephora failed to tell customers that it was selling their personal information, failed to allow customers to opt out and didn’t fix the problem within 30 days as required.
California officials say Sephora failed to tell customers that it was selling their personal information, failed to allow customers to opt out and didn’t fix the problem within 30 days as required.
California officials say Sephora failed to tell customers that it was selling their personal information, failed to allow customers to opt out and didn’t fix the problem within 30 days as required.
Sephora Inc., one of the world’s largest cosmetics retailers, has settled a lawsuit claiming that the company sold customer information without proper notice in violation of the California’s landmark consumer privacy law, state Attorney General Rob Bonta said Wednesday.
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Sephora failed to tell customers that it was selling their personal information, failed to allow customers to opt out of that sale, and didn’t fix the problem within 30 days as required by the law even after it was notified of the violation, state officials said.
The company agreed to pay $1.2 million and immediately correct the problem under the settlement, the state's first such enforcement action under the California Consumer Privacy Act, according to Bonta.
“Data is power and these days everyone wants it,” Bonta said.
“Some of the most intimate details about your life are being harvested," he said. "The more data a company has on you, the more power they have over you, the more they can target you to buy their goods and services.”
But the state law gives consumers a way to block that collection and sale.
The act was passed by state lawmakers in 2018 and expanded by voters in 2020. It gives California, home to Silicon Valley, what is viewed as the strongest U.S. data privacy law, providing consumers with the right to know what information companies collect about them online, to get that data deleted and to opt out of the sale of their personal information.
Bonta's office has warned more than 100 companies that they were out of compliance and sent more than a dozen new notices on Wednesday. The “vast majority” complied, he said, but not Sephora, which sells cosmetics, perfumes, beauty and skincare products in 2,700 stores in 35 countries.
“Their actions compared to others was egregious,” he said, saying the settlement should be a warning to other companies that don’t comply.
The company did not admit any liability or wrongdoing under terms of the settlement. The company was founded in France and has its U.S. headquarters in San Francisco.
In its settlement, Sephora agreed to clarify its website disclosures and privacy policy to tell customers it sells their data, and allow them to opt out of that sale. It will file reports with Bonta's office on its sale of personal information and compliance with the law.
Sephora said in a statement that the company “respects consumers’ privacy and strives to be transparent about how their personal information is used to improve their Sephora experience.”
The company said its tracking allows it “to provide consumers with more relevant Sephora product recommendations, personalized shopping experiences and ads” but that customers can now “opt-out of this personalized shopping experience” easily.
Sephora allowed third-party companies to install tracking software that allowed them to build detailed consumer profiles that allowed them to better target customers, Bonta said. But on its website it promised “we do not sell personal information,” according to the lawsuit.
The 30-day grace period for companies violating the law will end next year, when companies will be required to be in compliance without warning.
Also next year, Bonta's office will begin sharing enforcement responsibility with a new California Privacy Protection Agency. The agency is taking public comment this week on proposed privacy regulations under the 2020 expansion.
“Certainly there is overlap,” Bonta said, but “multiple watchdogs on the block standing up for consumers, standing up for their privacy, making sure that data decisions are in their hands and that their data isn’t being sold or misused against their wishes is a good thing and we’re excited about that.”
Bonta and other California officials also want to make sure the state's strict law isn't undermined as the federal government considers what are likely to be less stringent nationwide standards.
The executive director of the state's new privacy agency sent a letter this month to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, both from California, warning that a version being considered in the House would replace California's protections with weaker protections. Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Assembly speaker are among others who have objected.
Bonta said California's law wouldn't be affected so long as Congress makes its standards “a floor, not a ceiling. That they do not preempt the incredible privacy protections, nation-leading privacy protections that we have here in California.”
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TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday instructed his government to consider developing safer, smaller nuclear reactors, signaling a renewed emphasis on nuclear energy years after many of the country’s plants were shut down.
Kishida made the comment at a “green transformation” conference on bolstering the country’s efforts to curb emissions of greenhouse gases. Japan has pledged to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
Anti-nuclear sentiment and safety concerns rose sharply in Japan after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear plant disaster, but the government has been pushing for a return to nuclear energy amid worries of power shortages following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and a global push to reduce greenhouse gases.
The government, however, previously insisted it was not considering building new plants or replacing aged reactors, apparently to avoid stoking criticism from a wary public. Kishida’s comment on Wednesday represents a sharp change from that stance.
He said the panel presented proposals for the development and construction of “new innovative reactors designed with new safety mechanisms.” He called on the government to speed up its examination of “every possible measure” and reach a decision by the end of the year.
“In order to overcome our imminent crisis of a power supply crunch, we must take our utmost steps to mobilize all possible policies in the coming years and prepare for any emergency,” Kishida said.
“It is extremely important to secure all options to redesign a stable energy supply for our country,” Economy and Industry Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura told reporters. “From that perspective, we will also consider all options regarding nuclear power.”
Most of Japan’s nuclear power plants were taken off line following the Fukushima accident for safety checks under tightened standards.
A magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami destroyed key cooling functions at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant in March 2011, causing three reactors to melt and contaminating the region with massive radiation that still keeps some areas uninhabitable.
Japanese utilities have since set more than 20 reactors for decommissioning, largely because of the high cost of safety measures. Of the 33 workable reactors, 25 have been screened for safety checks by the Nuclear Safety Authority. Seventeen have been approved so far, but only 10 have restarted after gaining consent from local communities, including three currently off line for regular safety inspections.
The government has already announced plans to speed up restarts and have up to nine reactors restarted by winter to cope with the energy crunch. It aims to restart seven other reactors after next summer and to further prolong the operational life of aging reactors to beyond 60 years from the initial 40 years.
Some energy experts say so-called next-generation reactors, such as small modular reactors, could be costly and add a financial burden to plant operators.
Toyoshi Fuketa, commissioner of Japan’s nuclear watchdog, the Nuclear Safety Authority, told reporters on Wednesday that his agency’s safety standards are not affected by the government’s nuclear energy policy. Japan does not yet have safety standards for next-generation reactors and it would take more than a year to set such guidelines, while the safety of aging reactors needs to be carefully examined individually, he said.
Critics say the true cost of nuclear energy would be much higher if the expense of radioactive waste management and final storage facilities are included, and that there are long-term environmental hazards of another Fukushima-like accident. They also say Russia’s attacks on a nuclear plant in Ukraine show they are a potential security risk and need to be better protected.
Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, the operator of the Fukushima Daiichi plant, has come under fire over lax safeguards at another plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, where it is seeking to restart two reactors. The reactors are among the seven that the government wants to quickly restart.
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MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — In Kenya’s semi-arid Makueni County, 50-year-old Purity Kinyili used to spend most of her time traveling for water and firewood to sustain her family and farmland.
But then the government set up an initiative to install solar energy in rural towns, so she got hold of the easy-to-install panels, set them up and sunk a solar-powered borehole. Now her once dry land has turned a lush green, and she’s even got enough power left over for electricity in her home.
Access to more and cleaner energy while continuing to grow economically will be a top priority for African nations in the upcoming United Nations climate conference in November, top officials and climate experts on the continent said.
As part of Africa’s goal for what’s called a “just transition” — ensuring that the buildout of clean energy is fair and inclusive — the African Union wants to boost access to electricity and clean cooking resources to hundreds of millions of people. It’s estimated that 600 million people out of 1.4 billion living on the continent don’t have electricity, with 900 million lacking access to cleaner cooking fuels.
But some experts argue that improving living standards means that Africa will, at least temporarily, have to increase its output of fossil fuels.
Africa needs longer timeframes and more financial resources to move towards clean energy if it still wants to meet its social and economic growth goals, Harsen Nyambe, the director of sustainable environment and blue economy division at the African Union, told the Associated Press.
He said that while a just transition is “good”, he urged the need to be “realistic” about expectations for African nations as the continent is also trying to develop infrastructure with fewer resources, while already dealing with the effects of a warming climate.
Africa is particularly vulnerable to climate change, with little resources to adapt to hotter and drier temperatures in some areas and extreme downpours in others. The Horn and east of Africa are suffering from ongoing and devastating drought which has left populations with little food and water, while southern nations are battered by deadly cyclones with growing frequency.
“We have different capacities and responsibilities,” Nyambe said, adding that Africa could, for example, be given up to 100 years to transition away from dirty fuels.
Many nations, particularly developed countries like the U.S. and in Europe who are responsible for a larger share of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere, are looking to achieve “net zero” emissions by 2050. China hopes to achieve the net zero goal by 2060, and India by 2070.
Africa already emits far less carbon dioxide than other continents or individual nations, accounting for just 3% to 4% of emissions despite being home to nearly 17% of the world’s population, said James Murombedzi, who heads the Africa Climate Policy Centre.
To achieve “net zero”, countries would need to dramatically cut down their greenhouse gas emissions while offsetting the remainder with projects that suck carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. Tree-planting projects have sprung up across the continent, such as in Lufasi Park in Nigeria or Mozambique’s mangrove restoration projects, mostly from private investors looking to counterbalance their own polluting activities.
But experts say local governments are not yet able to invest the required funding for such large carbon-absorbing projects.
“There is pressure for the net zero by 2050. I think as Africa we should not give in to the pressure given our circumstances,” Nyambe said, referring to Africa’s lack of financing and growing infrastructure needs.
He said any emissions targets “should be accompanied by resources. Because how do you transform without capacity, finance and technology?”
Nyambe added that that getting the right financial support at the U.N. climate conference, known as COP27, can help kickstart Africa’s transition to cleaner energy.
The African Union has pointed to natural gas as “transition fuel” for Africa’s energy needs, alongside renewables, hydrogen and nuclear energy, although some experts have questioned whether gas should be used in a move toward cleaner sources. Although natural gas emits less carbon dioxide than other fossil fuels, building up gas infrastructure may slow efforts to move to renewables, they say.
“Africa is embracing a clean energy future but will do so based on its needs and circumstances,” said Linus Mofor, a senior environmental affairs advisor at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. “The use of natural gas, which is plentiful in the continent, is critical.”
Algeria, Egypt and Nigeria lead Africa in gas production with countries like Senegal, Mozambique, Tanzania and Angola all expected to become gas producing hubs.
Mofor added that the “transition to renewable energies will require substantial capital investments. By 2030, Africa will need $2 trillion to address its energy transformation.”
Some of the continent’s larger economies have already invested heavily in renewable energy, with megaprojects like Morocco’s Ourzazate Solar Power Station, Egypt’s Kom Ombo solar plant, Kenya’s Menengai geothermal plant and Lake Turkana’s wind farm and the Jasper solar plant in South Africa sprouting up across Africa.
Smaller projects, such as off-grid solar panels to bring electricity to rural areas or rooftop solar panels, are also being installed across the continent, with Kenya, South Africa and Nigeria leading the way.
But a “strong commitment by developed nations” to help cut emissions and assist Africa’s energy transition means even more clean energy projects can arise, said Mouhamadou Bamba Sylla, a meteorologist and lead author of the U.N.’s latest climate assessment.
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Severe drought in Massachusetts has farmers tallying this year's losses. Many are working overtime to irrigate and supplement absent rainfall. Some streams and ponds they use have been drying up.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African workers on Wednesday demonstrated against the country’s rising cost of living including record-high fuel prices and increased costs for basic foods.
About 1,000 workers marched to the Union Buildings, the seat of government in the capital Pretoria, calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government to contain rising prices.
South Africa’s economy is still reeling from the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in which an estimated 2 million jobs were lost, exacerbating the country’s 35% unemployment rate.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has also hit South Africa’s economy, with the gas price reaching record highs despite the government’s suspension of an increase in the fuel levy earlier this year.
With South Africa’s inflation now at 7.4%, the rising cost of living has been compounded by rolling power blackouts due to inability of the state-owned power company, Eskom, to generate adequate electricity.
Eskom has applied for an increase in electricity prices despite it failing to provide an uninterrupted power supply for industry and households.
Moalusi Tumane, a schoolteacher in Palm Ridge, east of Johannesburg, said teachers are hard hit by the rising cost of living.
“The economy has gone down, especially for us poor teachers … I am struggling to pay my debts because of the interest rate … Petrol (gas) is going up, food prices are going up, even our medical aid premiums are increasing,” said Tumane. “That is a problem because as a teacher I can no longer afford to live the life that I deserve to be living.”
He urged the government to urgently increase teachers’ salaries and the unions have demanded a 10% salary increase.
Lydia Motswahole, who works for dairy company Clover, said she currently has no income the company’s workers have been on strike since November. The striking workers are demanding that the company halt its plans to cut their salaries by up to 20% and to stop plans to lay off workers.
“I am a single parent, so I am seriously affected especially because we have been on strike for 9 months so there is absolutely no income,” said Motswahole. “We are appealing to the government to intervene in the ever-increasing price of food and petrol. We cannot even afford to pay for transport.”
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The owner of a famous East Austin restaurant and her manager have been indicted and summoned to appear in Travis County District Court for their alleged role in a $350,000 workers' compensation fraud scheme, according to the Texas Department of Insurance.
Allison Clem, the manager of la Barbecue, and her wife, LeAnn Mueller, who owns the food truck and restaurant, are ordered to appear in court on Sept. 28.
In case you missed it: Thief steals $3,000 worth of brisket from la Barbecue in Austin
In 2016, an employee of la Barbecue suffered severe injuries while operating a piece of kitchen equipment, the Texas Department of Insurance said in a news release. The agency said that Clem and Mueller found out about the injury that day.
Four days later, Clem contacted Paychex Insurance to get workers’ compensation coverage, something the restaurant had been without since November 2014, the Texas Department of Insurance said.
Clem did not disclose her employee’s injuries to agency officials but asked that the new policy be backdated to July 1, 2016, three weeks before the employee was hurt, according to a Fraud Unit investigation by the Texas Department of Insurance.
Officials said Mueller then submitted a signed application for coverage, saying the business had no prior losses and the policy was approved by Travelers Casualty Insurance Company of America.
When Travelers received the claim for the employee’s injury, they approved the claim and paid the injured employee more than $350,000 in medical and indemnity benefits. The insurance company is also responsible for lifetime care of the injured employee, officials said.
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If found guilty in Travis County, Clem and Mueller, could be ordered to pay restitution plus double the amount Travelers has already paid in benefits to the injured worker.
La Barbecue made headlines earlier this month after a thief broke into la Barbecue by jumping over a side fence, cutting off barbecue pit locks and loading more than 20 whole briskets into an SUV before driving off. An estimated $3,000 worth of brisket appears to have been stolen, the owners said.
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At NAB Life Health, Jesus is the backbone. Physician Assistant Hector Bird says the faith aspect is part of what made him want to work at the doctor's office.
"You need to have that something grounding you as to why you're practicing and how you practice, because otherwise, you'll lose your soul into it, into medicine, because it takes a lot," Bird said.
Bird says the pandemic showed how exhausting medical care can be.
"It was just mentally taxing, working in the hospital for sure, because it was it was really hard," Bird said. "It was hard to see people that sick and you really didn't have much to offer them."
Bird says that fatigue is a big part of why he chose to join the private practice at NAB Life Health.
"When you're in a practice like this where you really do feel like a partner in taking care of patients and you're not just somebody else that's moving the meat because you just need some other body to do that, it's worth a lot," Bird said.
NAB Life Health is an internal medicine practice that treats adults with a strong focus on preventive medicine and management of chronic diseases. Dr. Michael Weisbruch says they work with Medicare, but otherwise, they don't take health insurance. Instead, they work on a cash-pay system.
"Right now, our monthly rate for that membership is $75 per month," Dr. Weisbruch said.
He says this system has allowed them to think outside the box of limitations health insurance companies often have, saving them and the patients money. More important than money is the value of care. Each patient gets about an hour per visit, with clinicians following up through phone calls to make sure the patient stays on top of their care. Ronnie Rubin says he's never been so pleased with his health care.
"Compared to the care that we previously had, you know, being in the military and traveling around and going to these different places after I retired, you know, the care didn't seem concerned about my health," Rubin said. "It just seemed that they were concerned more about what I could file for, what kind of a claim I could get. And I'm, you know, trying to be, you know, live longer, live healthier. You know, I got grandkids."
Right now, Dr. Weisbruch says there are thousands of direct primary care models throughout the country, and with their success, he expects that number to grow.
"We're structured in a way right now where we could actually bring in additional physicians, that we could own their own practice, practice autonomously and independently, but also have a very, very good business foundation that they can model and operate from and and, you know, be very flexible within the ways that they would want to provide," Dr. Weisbruch said. | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/clinic-battles-health-care-fatigue-by-offering-better-work-environment | 2022-08-24T21:03:51Z | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/clinic-battles-health-care-fatigue-by-offering-better-work-environment | false |
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) _ Box Inc. (BOX) on Wednesday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $1 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
The Redwood City, California-based company said it had net income of 2 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 28 cents per share.
The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 28 cents per share.
The online storage provider posted revenue of $246 million in the period, which beat Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $244.9 million.
For the current quarter ending in November, Box expects its per-share earnings to range from 29 cents to 30 cents.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $250 million to $252 million for the fiscal third quarter. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had expected revenue of $73.6 million.
Box expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.13 to $1.16 per share, with revenue ranging from $992 million to $996 million.
Box shares have increased 12% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $29.26, a rise of 13% in the last 12 months.
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ORANGE COUNTY, California (KCAL/KCBS) — A local woman in remission from stage-four breast cancer says that when she first discovered a lump in her breast, at 29-years-old, she was denied a mammogram due to her young age, and now her story is going viral on social media.
“I was in the best shape of my life. I was internationally modeling,” Philecia La’Bounty told CBSLA.
La’Bounty said that at 29-years-old, she never thought she’d be diagnosed with cancer.
“Even when I was diagnosed, it was really hard to process because I had no other symptoms. I had clean bloodwork,” she said.
After discovering the lump in her breast, she went to a free clinic in Long Beach to have it checked out. La’Bounty said she was told it was just a benign cyst.
When she asked for a mammogram, the doctor submitted her request, but it was denied because of her young age and the fact that she did not have a family history of cancer.
“I was like, ‘Okay.’ They said, ‘You’re okay, trust what they say, trust the doctors,'” she told CBSLA.
The now 35-year-old said she wishes she would have trusted her gut instinct back then. Within eight months, she said the lump grew much larger and doctors finally approved a mammogram.
She was then diagnosed stage-four breast cancer that had spread to her lungs, lymph nodes and sternum. La’Bounty said she will likely be on chemotherapy drugs for the rest of her life.
“I don’t like being the example, but if it means I can save somebody else, that’s all I want,” she said.
La’Bounty, who is now in remission, says she wants other young women to know something she didn’t know when she was just 29-years-old, that everyone can go get a second opinion.
“Find another doctor,” she said.
La’Bounty’s TikTok posts documenting her recent visits with her new doctors have gone viral. She hopes that by sharing her story, the message empowers other people to know that their voice matters when it comes to their health.
“You have every right to fight for your health care, and if you’re not feeling okay with what you’re getting, find it elsewhere, because it’s out there,” La’Bounty said.
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WFO SAN DIEGO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Riverside County in southern California...
* Until 445 PM PDT.
* At 134 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.50 and 1.25 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Anza, Hwy 74 Between Mountain Center And Anza, Mountain Center,
Hwy 74 Between Anza And Palm Desert, Hwy 74 Between Hemet And
Mountain Center, Aguanga, Cahuilla Indian Reservation, Lake Hemet
and Santa Rosa Mountain.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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BRENHAM, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It all began in the kitchen because togetherness naturally centers around food. It started in a kitchen in 1982 when quality ingredients were blended into beloved recipes for salad dressing and Del Sol Food Company, manufacturers of BRIANNAS Fine Salad Dressing, was born. This year the company celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Located in Brenham, Tex., BRIANNAS is the number one premium salad dressing brand in the United States. BRIANNAS produces three salad dressing lines including Home Style, Organic and Avocado Oil. With a manufacturing facility and global distribution center, BRIANNAS maintains their commitment to using only the finest ingredients and an unwavering dedication to quality.
"For 40 years, BRIANNAS has been committed to producing high quality products, and we are proud to celebrate this achievement," said Scott Eckert, president, and CEO of BRIANNAS. "Through booms, recessions and, more recently, a global pandemic, BRIANNAS has stood the test of time simply because we have consistently made delicious salad dressings."
For a limited time, BRIANNAS will be commemorating their anniversary with special edition packaging on their top five Home Style flavors, including the best-selling Rich Poppy Seed, Blush Wine Vinaigrette, Asiago Caesar, Real French Vinaigrette, and New American Creamy Balsamic. Products with the special packaging are on store shelves now for a limited time.
For more information, including history, where to purchase BRIANNAS dressings, and recipe inspiration, visit www.BRIANNAS.com. Follow BRIANNAS social media pages for the latest news and flavor information.
Since 1982, BRIANNAS premium salad dressings have served retailers and distributors throughout the US and the world. Produced in Brenham, Texas, the gourmet dressings continue to grow in popularity among consumers who value great tasting food made in small batches with premium ingredients. BRIANNAS produces 16 home style flavors, 5 organic dressings, and 3 with avocado oil. None of the dressings contain high-fructose corn syrup or trans fats, 22 are gluten-free, 17 are certified Kosher and five, GMO-free.
BRIANNAS delectable dressings have won numerous first place awards for their spectacular taste and have been featured in Real Simple, Southern Living, Food & Wine, Women's Health and on NBC's "The Today Show." For more information, visit BRIANNAS.com or find BRIANNAS on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
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SPARTANBURG, S.C., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Denny's Corporation (NASDAQ: DENN) today announced the appointment of John Dillon as President of Denny's Inc. and David Schmidt as President of Keke's Breakfast Café. Dillon and Schmidt will report to Chief Executive Officer Kelli Valade.
"It was a priority for the Denny's Corporation Board of Directors and I to identify exceptional leaders to take advantage of the many opportunities in front of us for both Denny's and Keke's," said Valade. "John and David have distinguished track records within the restaurant industry and have demonstrated unwavering commitments to delivering exceptional guest experiences. They also are dedicated to talent development, operational rigor and technological transformation, which is exactly what we need as we enter the next phase of our growth for Denny's and Keke's. I look forward to working with John and David to take our portfolio of brands forward."
Dillon brings over two decades of restaurant expertise to his appointment as president of Denny's Inc. In his most recent role as Chief Brand Officer of Denny's, Dillon has helped to deliver greater shareholder value through the amplification of Denny's America's Diner brand positioning; fostering a collaborative culture with franchisees; launching Denny's on Demand, the first delivery platform in family dining; launching two successful virtual brands; creating successful LTO offers and brand partnerships; growing Denny's purpose-led social responsibility impact; and simplifying the core Denny's menu with a focus on improved product quality and operational execution.
"It's a great privilege for me to continue serving Denny's through such an extraordinary time that I believe will be a period of continued growth and success for our brand, our team and our shareholders," said Dillon. "Denny's position as America's Diner has never been more important and I'm looking forward to partnering with our dedicated franchisees and teams as we enter into the next stage of revitalization for this iconic brand."
Schmidt is a 30-year veteran of the restaurant industry who brings to Keke's a proven track record of operations, marketing, finance, training and HR leadership. In addition to most recently serving as Chief Financial Officer of Red Lobster and Bloomin' Brands, his experience includes serving as President of Bonefish Grill, during which he was responsible for developing and implementing the long-term growth strategy of a 200-unit polished casual concept. While leading Bonefish Grill, Schmidt built a talented and diverse leadership team that drove sales and traffic growth through differentiated brand positioning, improved product quality and execution, margin expansion, and increased employee retention.
"I'm excited about the growth opportunities in the quickly evolving AM eatery category and look forward to leveraging my experience alongside the entire Keke's team to bring our shareholders more value by growing the brand beyond Florida and positioning it as the leading franchised AM eatery in the country."
Dillon's appointment as president of Denny's will be effective on September 1, 2022, and Schmidt's appointment as president of Keke's Breakfast Café will be effective on September 12, 2022. Denny's Inc. will immediately launch an active search for a new Chief Marketing Officer.
Denny's Corporation is the franchisor and operator of one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, based on the number of restaurants. As of June 29, 2022, Denny's had 1,631 franchised, licensed, and company restaurants around the world including 154 restaurants in Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the Philippines, New Zealand, Honduras, the United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica, Guam, Guatemala, El Salvador, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom. For further information on Denny's, including news releases, please visit the Denny's website at www.dennys.com or the brand's social channel via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or YouTube.
Keke's Breakfast Café is an AM eatery that's dedicated to providing handmade breakfast using the best ingredients available, including fresh fruits and vegetables and the highest quality bread and dairy products. As of June 29, Keke's had 52 franchise-operated and company-owned restaurants across Florida. For further information on Keke's Breakfast Café, visit www.kekes.com.
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WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. cherishes his class time with Reggie Wayne.
Pittman knows few players are fortunate enough to learn the art of route-running from someone whose career numbers — 1,070 receptions, 14,345 yards and 82 touchdowns — rank among the league's best.
He understands Wayne is one of the city's most beloved athletes, and Pittman fully expects the three-time Hall of Fame finalist will celebrate one day in Canton, Ohio.
Until then, maybe especially then, Pittman will consider himself the lucky one.
“Reggie is not like any coach I've ever had,” he said. “Because he played and he played very well, he understands the game outside of what a normal coach understands. Lots of coaches didn't get to play pro, so they don't really understand the ins and outs. Reggie understands everything.”
It's one reason Colts coach Frank Reich kept offering Wayne a job and why Reich now leans so heavily on former players.
He knows guys with solid career resumes, established leadership skills and relatively recent NFL experience add instant credibility to a locker room because he was once that guy.
Reich served as the backup to Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly on all four of Buffalo's AFC championship teams in the early 1990s. The Colts gave him a pathway into coaching in 2006.
He returned the favor last year by hiring Hall of Fame center Kevin Mawae and this year he brought in three former Colts — Wayne, linebacker Cato June and safety Mike Mitchell. For Wayne and Mitchell this is their first full year coaching and both have been welcome additions.
“We've got a lot of young safeties he (Mitchell) can teach because he's made plays in this league, he knows what works,” said cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the NFL’s 2019 Defensive Player of the Year. “Like I say all the time, if you've got that experience, it's always easy to teach.”
At least, that's how players see it.
While Wayne, Mawae and Mitchell were all top-50 draft picks, June was a sixth-rounder. Each became established starters. June and Wayne were even teammates on Indy's Super Bowl-winning team.
But this highly touted quartet doesn’t want to be defined by credentials alone. They work relentlessly to build relationships, stress details and teach themselves to become better assistants.
“I think players respect anyone who can help them get better and there is a factor of ‘OK, you actually did this,’” said June, who started coaching preps in 2011 before moving into the college ranks and rejoining the Colts. "Yes, there is that there and I think it's like that with anybody. It's like I want to learn from a pilot that actually flew a plane. Is it necessary? Not at all.”
Experience matters, though.
The 51-year-old Mawae still talks vividly about the heated, biannual battles he faced when Tennessee played Indy. During those four seasons, the Colts won three division crowns and reached two Super Bowls; Mawae's Titans won one AFC South title, but did not win a playoff game and he doesn't mind telling stories.
Yet today's players know Mawae's contributions didn't just come on the field. He also served as president of the NFL Players Association from 2008-12 and, together with then-Colts center Jeff Saturday, helped strike a deal to end the 2011 NFL lockout.
Today, Mawae finds himself on the other side of the labor line though he's still so passionate about the union he has discussions with Colts center Ryan Kelly, who serves on the NFLPA's executive committee, and current NFLPA president J.C. Tretter.
It's another way for Mawae to earn trust as he continues pursuing a Super Bowl ring.
“I understand the game from not just on the field, but the backside of it as well," he said. “It's kind of funny. You walk a fine line because you're not one of them anymore, I'm on the coaches side. But at the end of the day, it's all about the game. It's about making players be the greatest they can be.”
That philosophy benefits players such as Pittman most.
He's a big, scrappy, receiver who thrives making contested catches and is coming off his first 1,000-yard season. This year, with another new quarterback in Matt Ryan and a relatively young, unproven receiving group, Pittman is expected to play an even more significant role and it's Wayne's job to get him ready.
“These guys they play ‘Madden’ all day, I'm not on ‘Madden’ anymore. So it's just a different world, a different feel," Wayne said. "But I think that's good to some degree, That way I can teach them who I am as I teach them how to get better."
And Wayne finds himself being both pupil and teacher as he was for much of his previous Colts career.
“When you've got a coach that's played the game, it's a little different, we relate a little different," Wayne said. "I go to everybody, I even go to Coach Frank and ask him. So I kind of take everybody's stuff, put it in a little pot, stir it up, see that it's seasoned real good and see how it tastes afterward."
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, August 28, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
232 PM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity and
increased in duration for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch affecting Brewster County.
Rio Grande at Boquillas affecting Brewster County.
.Recent heavy rains upstream and flows out of Old Mexico from the
Rio Conchos basin have resulted in increased flows. Additional
rainfall over the next few days could result in additional rises
and/or flooding.
For the Rio Grande...including Johnson Ranch, Boquillas...Moderate
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
To escape rising water, take the shortest path to higher ground.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 230 AM CDT.
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON TO EARLY
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Boquillas.
* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet (3.7 meters), the river reaches bankfull,
and no damage is expected. Preparations may be necessary to
remove water pumps. The park should be notified at this time if
additional rises are expected so they will have time to remove the
pumps.
At 13.0 feet (4.0 meters), the river reaches minor flood stage.
Water reaches the water pumps maintained by the park service that
are used to water the campgrounds and to provide water to the
employee living quarters. It may be necessary for park personnel
to remove the pumps.
At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), the river reaches moderate flood
stage. Water pumps submerge.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet (3.1
meters).
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
early tomorrow afternoon to a crest of 15.2 feet (4.6 meters)
early Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage
early Friday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet (4.0 meters).
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.5 feet (4.4 meters) on 09/02/2018.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Fld Observed Wed Thu Thu Fri
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 7am 7pm 7am
Rio Grande
Boquillas 13.0 10.3 Wed 2pm 9.1 10.8 14.5 14.6
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Boquillas 4.0 3.1 Wed 2pm 2.8 3.3 4.4 4.5
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Castolon.
* WHEN...Until late Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet (4.0 meters), the river reaches bankfull,
and no significant damage is expected.
At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), the river reaches minor flood stage,
and lowland flooding begins. The river begins to flood the road
between Santa Elena Canyon and Cottonwood Campground in Big Bend
National Park. The river begins to flood the parking lot at Santa
Elena Canyon, and cut off the nature trail into the canyon.
Campers in Cottonwood Campground need to prepare for possible
evacuations.
At 19.0 feet (5.8 meters), the river reaches moderate flood stage,
and begins flooding Cottonwood Campground. The river inundates
the restrooms upstream at Santa Elena Canyon parking lot. The
river begins to close all area roads.
- At 1:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.0 feet (3.7
this evening to a crest of 17.2 feet (5.2 meters) tomorrow
morning. It will then fall below flood stage late tomorrow
evening.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
17.1 feet (5.2 meters) on 09/09/2020.
Fld Observed Wed Thu Thu Thu
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 1am 7am 1pm
Castolon 15.0 12.0 Wed 1pm 14.6 16.6 17.2 16.6
Castolon 4.6 3.6 Wed 1pm 4.5 5.1 5.2 5.1
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING TO LATE FRIDAY
EVENING...
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch.
* WHEN...From Thursday morning to late Friday evening.
minor lowland flooding occurs, and no significant damage is
expected.
At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), flood stage is reached. Moderate
lowland flooding begins. Roads that lead to Cottonwood Campground
and River Road may flood. Stages are practically synonymous with
the gage at Cottonwood Campground at Castolon (CSTT2), and
therefore represent the reach from Santa Elena Canyon through
Cottonwood Campground, where damage may occur. Cattle also graze
in the lowlands, and may be threatened.
At 19.0 feet (5.8 meters), the river reaches major flood stage.
Flooding begins to occur upstream in Cottonwood Campground at
Castolon, as stages at each location are practically synonymous.
Moderate lowland flooding begins at the gage site, but no damage
occurs. The gage is inaccessible, as River Road is impassable at
several locations.
- At 2:15 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 10.6 feet (3.2
tomorrow morning to a crest of 18.1 feet (5.5 meters) late
tomorrow evening. It will then fall below flood stage late
Friday morning.
17.1 feet (5.2 meters) on 07/26/2004.
Fld Observed Wed Thu Thu Thu
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 1am 7am 1pm
Johnson Ranch 15.0 10.6 Wed 2pm 10.7 12.4 14.9 16.8
Johnson Ranch 4.6 3.2 Wed 2pm 3.3 3.8 4.5 5.1
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15 reported killed in Independence Day attack in Ukraine
Video above: Ukrainians defiant six months after Russia invades
Russian forces Wednesday launched a rocket attack on a train station in central Ukraine on the embattled country's Independence Day, killing at least 15 people and wounding about 50, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said after warning for days that Moscow might attempt "something particularly cruel" this week.
The lethal attack took place in Chaplyne, a town of about 3,500 people in the Dnipropetrovsk region, Ukrainian news agencies quoted Zelenskyy as telling the U.N. Security Council via video. The president's office also reported that an 11-year-old child was killed by rocket fire in another part of the region.
Ukraine had been bracing for especially heavy attacks surrounding the national holiday that commemorates Ukraine's declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. Wednesday also marked the six-month point in the war.
Ahead of the holiday, Kyiv authorities banned large gatherings in the capital through Thursday for fear of missile strikes.
Residents of the capital, which has been largely spared in recent months, woke up Wednesday to air raid sirens, but no immediate strikes followed. As the day wore on, Russian bombardments were reported in the country's east, west and central areas, with the most serious attack apparently at the train station.
Outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson marked the holiday with a visit to Kyiv — his third since the war broke out — and other European leaders used the occasion to pledge unwavering support for Ukraine, locked in a battle that was widely expected to be a lightning conquest by Moscow but has turned into a grinding war of attrition. The U.S. announced a major new military aid package totaling nearly $3 billion to help Ukrainian forces fight for years to come.
Video above: U.S. to send $3 billion in aid to Ukraine as war hits 6 months
"Russian provocations and brutal strikes are a possibility," Zelenskyy said in a statement before the train attack was reported. "Please strictly follow the safety rules. Please observe the curfew. Pay attention to the air sirens."
Over the weekend, Zelenskyy likewise warned that Russia "may try to do something particularly nasty, something particularly cruel" this week.
Nevertheless, a festive atmosphere prevailed during the day at Kyiv's Maidan square as thousands of residents posed for pictures next to burned-out Russian tanks put on display. Folk singers set up, and many revelers — ignoring the sirens — were out and about in traditionally embroidered dresses and shirts.
Others were fearful.
"I can't sleep at night because of what I see and hear about what is being done in Ukraine," said a retiree who gave only her first name, Tetyana, her voice shaking with emotion. "This is not a war. It is the destruction of the Ukrainian people."
In a holiday message to the country, Zelenskyy exulted over Ukraine's success in fending off Moscow's forces since the invasion, saying: "On Feb. 24, we were told: You have no chance. On Aug. 24, we say: Happy Independence Day, Ukraine!"
Zelenskyy also addressed the U.N. Security Council over Russia's objections, saying the "security of the entire world" is at stake in Ukraine's battle against Moscow's "insane aggression."
U.S. President Joe Biden said the latest American aid package will allow Ukraine to acquire air defense and artillery systems and other weapons.
"I know this Independence Day is bittersweet for many Ukrainians as thousands have been killed or wounded, millions have been displaced from their homes, and so many others have fallen victim to Russian atrocities and attacks," Biden said. "But six months of relentless attacks have only strengthened Ukrainians' pride in themselves, in their country, and in their 31 years of independence."
Britain's Johnson urged Western allies to stand by Ukraine through the winter.
"This is not the time to put forward flimsy negotiating proposals," he said. "You can't negotiate with a bear when it's eating your leg or with a street robber when he has you pinned to the floor."
In Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz rebuked the Kremlin for its "backward imperialism" and declared that Ukraine "will drive away the dark shadow of war because it is strong and brave, because it has friends in Europe and all over the world."
A car bombing outside Moscow that killed the 29-year-old daughter of right-wing Russian political theorist Alexander Dugin on Saturday also heightened fears that Russia might intensify attacks on Ukraine this week. Russian officials have blamed Ukraine for the death of Darya Dugina, a pro-Kremlin TV commentator. Ukraine has denied any involvement.
Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces have encountered unexpectedly stiff Ukrainian resistance in their invasion and abandoned their effort to storm the capital in the spring. The fighting has turned into a slog that has reduced neighborhoods to rubble and sent shock waves through the world economy.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, speaking Wednesday at a meeting of his counterparts from a security organization dominated by Russia and China, claimed the slow pace of Moscow's military action was due to what he said was an effort to spare civilians.
Russian forces have repeatedly targeted civilian areas in cities, including hospitals and a Mariupol theater where hundreds of people were taking shelter.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy gives empowering address to nation on 6th month anniversary of invasion
But Shoigu said Russia is carrying out strikes with precision weapons against Ukrainian military targets, and "everything is done to avoid civilian casualties."
"Undoubtedly, it slows down the pace of the offensive, but we do it deliberately," he said.
He also criticized the U.S. and its allies for "continuing to pump weapons into Ukraine," saying the aid is dragging out the conflict and increasing casualties.
On the battlefield, Russian forces struck several towns and villages in Donetsk province in the east over 24 hours, killing one person, authorities said. A building materials superstore in the city of Donetsk was hit by a shell and erupted in flames, the mayor said. There were no immediate reports of any injuries.
In the Dnipropetrovsk region, the Russians again shelled the cities of Nikopol and Marhanets, damaging several buildings and wounding people, authorities said. Russian troops also shelled the city of Zaporizhzhia, but no casualties were reported.
In addition, Russian rockets struck unspecified targets in the Khmelnytskyi region, about 180 miles west of Kyiv, the regional governor said. Attacks there have been infrequent.
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Varenytsia reported from Pokrovsk, Ukraine. Associated Press writers Hanna Arhirova in Kyiv and Lolita C. Baldor and Matthew Lee in Washington contributed to this report. | https://www.wisn.com/article/ukraine-independence-day-attack-15-reported-killed/40982511 | 2022-08-24T21:13:33Z | https://www.wisn.com/article/ukraine-independence-day-attack-15-reported-killed/40982511 | false |
Virginia police officer pleads no contest to a charge related to son's accidental death
VA police officer left his handgun on a couch in an off-duty holster without a safety clip, a shot was fired 30 seconds later
A former police officer in Virginia has pleaded no contest to a charge related to his toddler son accidently shooting himself with his father's service weapon. The 2-year-old died after the October shooting.
The Daily Press reported Monday that former Newport News police officer Stefhone C. McCombs Sr. made the plea on June 30.
McCombs pleaded no contest to recklessly allowing a loaded and unsecured firearm to endanger the life of a child 13 or younger. The charge is a misdemeanor.
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McCombs' no contest plea means he did not admit guilt, but did not challenge the case against him. The former officer was given a 12-month suspended jail term.
A stipulation of facts in the case stated that McCombs had put his handgun on a couch in an off-duty holster without a safety clip. He was in the kitchen for about 30 seconds when he heard a shot.
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McCombs had been on the job for just over a year when the accidental shooting occurred. A police department spokeswoman told the Daily Press that he was no longer employed by Newport News police as of June 13. | https://www.foxnews.com/us/virginia-police-officer-pleads-no-contest-charge-related-sons-accidental-death | 2022-08-24T21:15:12Z | https://www.foxnews.com/us/virginia-police-officer-pleads-no-contest-charge-related-sons-accidental-death | true |
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WJHL) — A reward is now being offered for the arrest of the suspect in a hit-and-run crash that left a toddler dead.
According to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, a reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest of Walter Noe Mendez, 24.
Morristown police have charged Mendez with leaving the scene of an accident involving a fatality. Investigators say he was behind the wheel of a car that accelerated backward into a home Saturday night in Morristown. An 18-month-old child who was sleeping inside the home was killed.
Mendez may be using the lias Luis Mendez, Louis Mendez or Luis Cardenas, according to the TBI.
He is described as being 5-foot 6-inches tall, weighing 160 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information on Mendez’s whereabouts is asked to call Morristown police at 423-585-2710 or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/crime/1000-reward-offered-for-arrest-of-morristown-fatal-hit-and-run-suspect/ | 2022-08-24T21:15:23Z | https://www.wjhl.com/news/crime/1000-reward-offered-for-arrest-of-morristown-fatal-hit-and-run-suspect/ | true |
Police have confirmed that they are further investigating a Wednesday morning swatting incident at the Georgia home of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Police in the northern Georgia city of Rome responded to Rep. Greene's home at 1 a.m. after an emergency services call was placed claiming someone at the residence had been shot multiple times, Fox 5 Atlanta reported.
Green posted to Twitter, writing, "Last night, I was swatted just after 1 a.m. I can’t express enough gratitude to my local law enforcement here in Rome, Floyd County."
"Swatting" is when an unknown caller reports a false crime to police, especially a crime said to be in progress, to get emergency services to send officers to an unsuspecting home.
As the Rome News-Tribune reported, police initially were led to believe that a man had been shot multiple times and was in a bathtub at Greene's home.
Last night, I was swatted just after 1 am.
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene🇺🇸 (@RepMTG) August 24, 2022
I can’t express enough gratitude to my local law enforcement here in Rome, Floyd County.
More details to come.
Police said in a statement, "When officers responded, they discovered this was the home of Marjorie Taylor Greene. She assured the officers there was no issue, and the call was determined to be a false call commonly known as 'swatting,'" Axios reported.
Police said they received another call from a suspect they believe was using a computer-generated voice to make the call.
The caller confirmed they were "upset about Mrs. Greene’s political view[s] on transgender youth rights."
Green introduced a bill that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors and has also made comments seen as transphobic on Twitter. | https://www.lex18.com/news/national/police-investigate-swatting-incident-at-rep-marjorie-taylor-greenes-georgia-home | 2022-08-24T21:21:55Z | https://www.lex18.com/news/national/police-investigate-swatting-incident-at-rep-marjorie-taylor-greenes-georgia-home | false |
USF Sarasota-Manatee business school gets $5 million gift
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The business school at the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee has received a $5.2 million gift to bolster it’s insurance and risk management curriculum.
At a presentation Wednesday, the school’s Muma College of Business accepted the grant from BRP Group, Inc., of Tampa, and the Baldwin family.
The commitment is the largest in USF Sarasota-Manatee’s history, will support educational programs in the risk and insurance fields and the university has renamed the existing School of Risk Management and Insurance as the Baldwin Risk Partners School of Risk Management and Insurance.
“BRP’s milestone investment will allow the University of South Florida to grow the school into a powerhouse in risk management and insurance education and prepare future generations of insurance industry leaders for high-demand roles that are critical to supporting Florida’s economy,” USF President Rhea Law said.
The insurance industry is facing a talent gap because of an aging workforce, the school says. The number of insurance employees over the age of 55 has increased by 75 percent in the last 15 years and is nearly 30 percent higher than in other industries.
There are also not enough college programs to address this challenge – there are fewer than 10 risk management and insurance programs nationwide, each producing about 50 graduates annually.
The gift will provide scholarships as well as resources to support student engagement with industry leaders via case competitions. The school will hire additional faculty-scholars and support industry-education outreach programs.
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Severe drought in Massachusetts has farmers tallying this year's losses. Many are working overtime to irrigate and supplement absent rainfall. Some streams and ponds they use have been drying up.
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Severe drought in Massachusetts has farmers tallying this year's losses. Many are working overtime to irrigate and supplement absent rainfall. Some streams and ponds they use have been drying up.
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When I was younger, my older brother and I used to pile up pillows at the bottom of our staircase, slip into our nylon sleeping bags and slide down the stairs. This wasn’t exactly the safest at-home-sporting event, so we only did this only when the babysitter was watching us, of course. We mustn’t have been the only ones to invent this DIY activity because now you can buy a proper indoor stair slide.
The StairSlide is simple enough to set up and take down that kids can do it themselves! Not to mention way safer.
The Original StairSlide
Long gone are the days of dodgy makeshift indoor slides. The Original StairSlide lets kids ages 3 to 13 get their wiggles out worry-free. It’s made of lightweight yet durable and impact-resistant ABS plastic, and the bottom comes equipped with rubber grips that work on both hard and soft surfaces.
This four-piece set, available on Amazon for $275, covers the average staircase of 9-12 stairs. The first StairSlide piece covers three steps, but pieces are meant to overlap, so you can add another piece for every two steps after that. You can cover all of your stairs or just some — it’s up to you.
Thanks to its self-anchoring design to prevent it from moving during use, without the need for permanent installation, this stair slide is designed to be safe for kids to play with for hours, and it can hold up to 175 pounds. When everyone’s done slip-sliding away, just stack it up and store in a closet.
With an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, The Original StairSlide comes highly rated by reviewers.
User Laurie M. said the rubber on the bottom helped keep her wood stairs damage-free and said it was “worth every penny!” Beth B. said her grandchildren are in love with it and it keeps them off their screens.
“Squeals of fun instead,” she added. “Easy to put up.”
Scott and Courtney E. mentioned they added a blanket at the bottom since their floors were hardwood. The company suggests adding pillows and bean bags at the bottom to soften the landing. Carpeted spaces may not need this extra step, although it probably wouldn’t hurt!
If you’d like your stair slide to just be one or two pieces because you have a shorter staircase, check out the current sale at Zulily, where you can buy individual pieces for $79.99.
Do you think your family would love this stair slide? It looks like a smoother ride than bumping along each stair with a sleeping bag — and about 1,000 times safer!
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Anantapur: Be punctual in duties, Collector to secretariat staff
Hans News Service | 24 Aug 2022 7:53 PM GMT
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The Collector inspects the secretariat at Amalladinne village in Peddapappuru
Anantapur: The collector, who inspected the secretariat at Amalladinne village in Peddapappuru mandal, reviewed the working style of the employees.
Speaking on the occasion, she said people were complaining about non-availability of secretariat staff during afternoons.
During kharif season, e-crop booking must be registered.
During afternoon the schools must be visited and the attendance position of students should be posted in the attendance app. The collector also visited the waste to wealth centre in the village.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wix.com Ltd. (Nasdaq: WIX), today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat at the Evercore ISI 2nd Annual Technology Conference on Thursday, September 8th at 2:15 p.m. ET.
The events will be available via live audio webcast and archived replay on Wix's investor relations website: https://investors.wix.com.
Wix is a leading platform to create, manage and grow a digital presence. What began as a website builder in 2006 is now a complete platform providing users with enterprise-grade performance, security and a reliable infrastructure. Offering a wide range of commerce and business solutions, advanced SEO and marketing tools, Wix enables users to take full ownership of their brand, their data and their relationships with their customers. With a focus on continuous innovation and delivery of new features and products, anyone can build a powerful digital presence to fulfill their dreams on Wix.
For more about Wix, please visit our Press Room
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law, a national shareholders' rights law firm, is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and violations of the federal securities laws by the directors and officers of MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ: MSTR) ("MicroStrategy" or the "Company") concerning the Company's mounting losses tied to its Bitcoin purchases and holdings.
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Bite, part of Markem-Imaje and Dover (NYSE: DOV), and a global leader in connected products technology, was recently named an NFC Forum 2022 Innovation Award winner for "Most Innovative Use of NFC."
Blue Bite's winning program was part of a tech-led re-imagination of a global online commerce company that resulted in a 90% customer satisfaction rate on authenticated transactions. In collaboration with Blue Bite, the company introduced an authenticity guarantee, as well as an innovative NFC-powered program that assures the authenticity of purchases, including refurbished items, dramatically improving the transaction experience for consumers and sellers.
"Our goal is to transform how brands connect with consumers using physical products," said Blue Bite's Co-Founder and Managing Director, Mikhail Damiani. "Blue Bite's authentication experience utilizes NFC tags to deliver increased safety, trust and transparency to consumers, providing them with peace of mind and serving as an incentive for them to scan. As consumers become more accustomed to interacting via scanning products, it opens the door for brands to offer additional value through personalized storytelling, product commerce, circularity and sustainability."
In addition to utilizing NFC tags, Blue Bite unlocks the potential of physical products by empowering brands to build dynamic digital consumer experiences and channel them through physical items using connecting technologies like QR codes and Shadowfencing™.
The NFC Forum Innovation Awards support and recognize the development and deployment of innovative and exemplary NFC products, services and applications, with a focus on improving people's lives through contactless technology.
Blue Bite has also been recognized by dotCOMM Awards, receiving a Platinum Award for Mobile/Apps: Use of QR Code. dotCOMM Awards is an international competition honoring companies and individuals whose talent exceeds a high standard of excellence and whose work serves as a benchmark for the industry as it transforms how we market and communicate products and services.
About Blue Bite:
The world's leading connected products platform, Blue Bite empowers brands to open a new two-way, interactive digital communication channel with consumers through the simple scan of a QR code or NFC tag. The patented Blue Bite Experience Suite™ allows brands to create and deliver personalized mobile experiences at scale using an intuitive, brand-managed software platform. Blue Bite's dynamic and contextual ability to update messaging in real time throughout the product lifecycle delivers an unprecedented experience that builds consumer engagement and loyalty, uncovers actionable insights, accelerates sales, reduces churn, and provides product authentication and traceability. Founded in 2007, Blue Bite is a leading brand of Markem-Imaje®, a global product identification and traceability solutions leader. Visit www.bluebite.com for further information.
About Markem-Imaje:
Markem-Imaje, a wholly owned subsidiary of the US-based Dover Corporation is a trusted world manufacturer of product identification and traceability solutions, offering a full line of reliable and innovative inkjet, thermal transfer, laser, and print and apply label systems. Markem-Imaje provides global reach to over 50,000 customers with 30 subsidiaries, 6 technology centers, several equipment repair centers and manufacturing plants with the most comprehensive marking and coding portfolio available in the marketplace. Visit www.markem-imaje.com for further information.
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.
Markem-Imaje Contact:
Viktor Hermansson
+34 627 80 86 10
vhermansson@markem-imaje.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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LAKELAND, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the 13th consecutive year, Florida Southern College has been named one of America's top colleges by The Princeton Review. The annual "Best Colleges" guide showcases the schools the publisher recommends, including only 14 percent of America's four-year colleges.
"We are always delighted to be included among the schools featured in this prestigious college guide," said Dr. Anne B. Kerr, President. "At Florida Southern, we strive to foster an environment of engagement. Through close mentorships with expert faculty, students are provided opportunities to perform, create, and gain real-world experience. With the guidance of our career services team, they emerge ready not only for employment or graduate school, but also to lead meaningful lives."
In this newest edition, The Princeton Review once again praised Florida Southern College for its academic excellence and beautiful campus environment, including FSC in its list of Most Beautiful Campuses in the nation—an honor bestowed on FSC for the last 13 years. The Princeton Review also lauded FSC's theater and career services departments as among the best in the nation.
"Our holistic approach to career development, starting from acceptance to Florida Southern College, ensures each student has individualized support to help them explore careers, build competencies, and ultimately secure a meaningful career aligned with their professional aspirations," explained Dr. Lauren Albaum, executive director of career services. "We are thrilled that our outstanding career preparation has been recognized as one of the top 25 in the nation."
The 50 annual college rankings lists are entirely based on how students respond via survey. Each ranking list reports the top 25 colleges in a specific category. In categories that span academics, amenities, school services, campus culture, extracurriculars, and more, these unique lists are based on The Princeton Review's surveys of 160,000 students attending the 388 schools in its flagship college guide, The Best 388 Colleges.
"Since 1992, our mission has been to give students a more useful resource to find the best college for them," said Rob Franek, Editor-in-Chief of The Princeton Review. "Our selection of the colleges in this book is based on our opinion of their academic offerings. We recommend each one as an academically outstanding choice for an applicant. Our ranking lists, however, are not based on our opinions of the colleges. They're entirely based on what the schools' own students have told us about their experiences at them."
This year's The Best 388 Colleges guide underscores the key role that FSC's campus environment plays in sustaining a holistic college experience, as attested to by students. Florida Southern College blends academic rigor and creative performance with a beautiful campus that highlights the wonders of the natural world through the lens of Frank Lloyd Wright's aesthetic.
Founded in 1883, Florida Southern College is the oldest private college in the state. The College maintains its commitment to academic excellence through 70+ undergraduate programs and distinctive graduate programs in business administration, education, nursing, and physical therapy. Florida Southern has a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, is an award-winning national leader in engaged learning, and boasts 30 NCAA Division II National Championships. Florida Southern is ranked at #8 among the "Best Regional Universities in the South" by U.S. News & World Report in its 2022 "Best Colleges" guide and is included in The Princeton Review's 2023 Best 388 Colleges guide and the "Fiske Guide to Colleges 2023." The 2022-2023 Colleges of Distinction guidebook praises Florida Southern's AACSB accredited Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise alongside the College's School of Education and its Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Poets&Quants, U.S. News & World Report, Fortune, and The Princeton Review further laud the Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise and the Ann Blanton Edwards School of Nursing and Health Sciences as foremost programs in the nation for business and nursing education. Home to the world's largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture, FSC has appeared on The Princeton Review's top 25 "Most Beautiful Campus" national listing for 13 consecutive years. Connect with Florida Southern College.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Uvalde, Texas, city manager Vince DiPiazza about where his community is three months after the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary.
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NPR's Juana Summers speaks with Uvalde, Texas, city manager Vince DiPiazza about where his community is three months after the deadly mass shooting at Robb Elementary.
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Shoreline Jazz Festival returns to Muskegon
Jazz fans in Metro Detroit definitely won't be singing the blues.
Alexander Zonjic's 7th annual Shoreline Jazz Festival will take place on the lakefront at Heritage Landing in Muskegon Friday-Sunday after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The summer festival draws a crowd from Metro Detroit who will experience jazz, funk and soul music.
Prior to creating the Shoreline Jazz Festival, Zonjic, a renowned flutist who performs jazz and classical music, had performed in many other jazz music festivals. After his first invitation to perform at Heritage Landing, he said he fell in love with the view and the city.
"The magic with Muskegon is the location," he said. "They literally come from everywhere, and it's a real affordable weekend trip with world-class music... I love the city, I love the support there.
"These festivals, yeah they're about the music and everything, but they're also about the whole nature of that culture. People together, sitting in lawn chairs outdoors, enjoying music, in many cases just spontaneously getting up and dancing."
Each year, Zonjic said he looks forward to this festival, as it is unique in its location on the other side of the state.
"We bring a world-class event at a very affordable price, and this year to make it even more affordable, we decided that we are going to sell the tickets all internally and charge no service charges," he said. "We have a big charitable component this year, we're benefiting the Boys and Girls Club in Muskegon."
As a young guitar player, Zonjic, 71, fell in love with the flute after being sold the instrument on the street, recognized as the 20-year-old "rock and roll guitar guy." He furthered his career as a flutist at the University of Windsor Classical Studies Department.
Today, Zonjic is a 15-time Detroit Music Awards winner. He has also been involved with the media, hosting morning shows on CBS radio for 12 years.
"Playing the flute at the core of what I do is really everything for me," he said. "It's a lot of work and I really am still, even at this stage of the game, as engaged as ever with trying to get better. It's a pursuit that really does last a lifetime and it's not a race to win, they just keep moving the finish line."
Zonjic's first album came out 44 years ago, and he said he loves being able to perform with fans from all over and all different generations.
"I'm very lucky because most producers, presenters and artistic directors don't have the advantage of being able to perform," he said.
Although there is a lot of work and stress that goes on behind the scenes to produce the festival, Zonjic said he is looking forward to making the event accessible for fans.
"I'm glad the magic is back in Muskegon," he said.
Shoreline Jazz Festival
Heritage Landing, at Shoreline Drive and 7th Street in downtown Muskegon
Tickets: Call Phyllis Clark, (419) 280-1073 to purchase. Friday general admission tickets are $25. Saturday and Sunday general admission tickets are $45.
Performance schedule:
Friday:
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
7 p.m. Alexander Zonjic & Friends
West Michigan Symphony — Terry Herald, arranger/conductor
Zonjic Meets Motown w/ Serieux, a Motown Temptations Review
Saturday:
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
1:30- 2:30 p.m. 496 West
3- 4:15 p.m. Lindsey Webster
4:45- 6 p.m. Alexander Zonjic & Friends w/ James Lloyd
6:30- 8 p.m. Maysa and Band
Sunday:
Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
1:30-2:30 p.m. Organissimo
3-4:15 p.m. Eric Darius
4:45-6 p.m. Lin Rountree
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Holly man charged with calling in bomb threats to his own home
A Holly man has been charged in connection with phoning in bomb threats for his home in a bid to blame a former rival, police announced Wednesday.
In May, police started investigating a series of false 911 phone calls reporting crimes and emergencies in a neighborhood. The caller used a 911-only cell that made it difficult to identify anyone, officials said in a statement.
Authorities gathered evidence pinpointing a person of interest, but after an initial interview, the man moved from the area and could not be located, according to the release.
On Aug. 17, the same caller reported a bomb threat to a residence, threatening to kill the occupants, authorities said. The next day, a similar threat was made to a neighboring home.
"Arriving officers discovered indicators that the home may have been broken into, leading them to evacuate a portion of the area and request the Michigan State Police K9 and Bomb Squad to search the home," investigators said. "Holly officers were assisted at the scene by the MSP, and agents from the FBI and ATF to establish that no device was inside the home."
More bomb threats were made to the home on Aug. 20. A Holly investigator assisted by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office dispatch center determined the caller "was still on location and the initial suspect was in another county when the call was made from a location near the home," police said.
Officers interviewed the 39-year-old homeowner, Robert Edward Nelson Jr. During questioning, he admitted to making the threats "to falsely implicate the initial suspect due to previous grievances he had with him," police said.
Nelson was arrested and held at the Oakland County Jail.
"These threats terrorized a community and expended thousands of dollars in law enforcement resources and diverted hundreds of hours of investigative work," said Holly police Chief Jerry Narsh.
Nelson was arraigned Wednesday through 52-2 District Court on three counts of false report or threat of terrorism, each a 20-year felony.
Magistrate Thomas Raguso set bond at $10,000 and ordered him to wear a tether if released.
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BRENHAM, Texas, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It all began in the kitchen because togetherness naturally centers around food. It started in a kitchen in 1982 when quality ingredients were blended into beloved recipes for salad dressing and Del Sol Food Company, manufacturers of BRIANNAS Fine Salad Dressing, was born. This year the company celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Located in Brenham, Tex., BRIANNAS is the number one premium salad dressing brand in the United States. BRIANNAS produces three salad dressing lines including Home Style, Organic and Avocado Oil. With a manufacturing facility and global distribution center, BRIANNAS maintains their commitment to using only the finest ingredients and an unwavering dedication to quality.
"For 40 years, BRIANNAS has been committed to producing high quality products, and we are proud to celebrate this achievement," said Scott Eckert, president, and CEO of BRIANNAS. "Through booms, recessions and, more recently, a global pandemic, BRIANNAS has stood the test of time simply because we have consistently made delicious salad dressings."
For a limited time, BRIANNAS will be commemorating their anniversary with special edition packaging on their top five Home Style flavors, including the best-selling Rich Poppy Seed, Blush Wine Vinaigrette, Asiago Caesar, Real French Vinaigrette, and New American Creamy Balsamic. Products with the special packaging are on store shelves now for a limited time.
For more information, including history, where to purchase BRIANNAS dressings, and recipe inspiration, visit www.BRIANNAS.com. Follow BRIANNAS social media pages for the latest news and flavor information.
Since 1982, BRIANNAS premium salad dressings have served retailers and distributors throughout the US and the world. Produced in Brenham, Texas, the gourmet dressings continue to grow in popularity among consumers who value great tasting food made in small batches with premium ingredients. BRIANNAS produces 16 home style flavors, 5 organic dressings, and 3 with avocado oil. None of the dressings contain high-fructose corn syrup or trans fats, 22 are gluten-free, 17 are certified Kosher and five, GMO-free.
BRIANNAS delectable dressings have won numerous first place awards for their spectacular taste and have been featured in Real Simple, Southern Living, Food & Wine, Women's Health and on NBC's "The Today Show." For more information, visit BRIANNAS.com or find BRIANNAS on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest.
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MIKE DEAN: Marcus Rashford's contentious goal against Liverpool was given because new VAR rules hand the advantage to the attacker... the change benefits the Premier League - fans will see more goals
- Marcus Rashford's second goal against Liverpool for Man United was borderline
- Two years ago it would have been disallowed but VAR has since made changes
- At Stockley Park, lines are drawn from the attacker to the second last defender
- If the lines overlap, the advatange goes to the attacker and the goal is given
Tight offsides ahead of goals became a theme of the weekend. Some went against the attacker, like Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus. Some went for them, like Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford.
Two years ago, Rashford’s strike might have been disallowed — one of those ‘toenail’ offsides that was highlighted when VAR first arrived in England.
But the Premier League and PGMOL made changes for the good of the game — in agreement with the clubs — and I want to talk you through that and the process we now go through.
Marcus Rashford's goal against Liverpool was tight but ultimately correctly awarded thanks to new changes made for the good of the game
That goal would have been disallowed two years ago but advantage now goes to the attacker if the two lines are overlapping when checked by VAR
While most of Old Trafford was celebrating United taking a 2-0 lead, VAR Darren England and his team at Stockley Park were taking a closer look at the moment Rashford broke behind Liverpool’s back line.
First the ‘kick point’ — the moment a team-mate plays the ball — is confirmed.
Then the lines are laid. First a one-pixel line to the second last defender, then another one-pixel line to the attacker, at the point closest to goal with which he can score.
As VAR, I make sure it’s all accurate, then lock it in.
The VAR system isn't subjective - it's factual, but 'toenail' offsides will no longer be given
Once they are locked in, the system will then flash up green for onside or red for offside. It’s not subjective. It’s factual.
But last summer, changes were made so that if the lines are overlapping, it’s onside.
It’s too close to call otherwise and so the advantage is given to the attacker, as it was with Rashford at Old Trafford on Monday evening.
Jesus’s goal against Bournemouth was disallowed because there was no overlap of the lines.
The changes made by the Premier League and the PGMOL mean fans will see more goals
It was the same for Crystal Palace’s Odsonne Edouard before Jeffrey Schlupp put the ball in the net against Aston Villa and also for Brentford’s Ivan Toney against Fulham.
Overall, the Premier League has benefitted from this approach as it means there are more goals in games.
I will be interested in seeing how semi-automated offsides are used in this season’s Champions League group stages and at the World Cup.
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New Independent Director, Aparna Chennapragada, brings significant technology expertise
Katie Mitic, Founder & CEO of SomethingElse, to step down from eBay Board of Directors
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, today announced the appointment of Aparna Chennapragada to its Board of Directors effective immediately. The company also announced that Katie Mitic has decided to step down from the Board of Directors effective September 15, 2022.
"We are excited to have Aparna join our Board of Directors," said Paul Pressler, Chairman of the Board, eBay Inc. "Aparna will bring extensive experience in consumer products and businesses powered by foundational technologies such as AI, Augmented Reality and Blockchain. Her expertise will help eBay, helping us to further support the company's tech-led reimagination."
"Separately, we want to thank Katie for her service to the Board of Directors," continued Pressler. "Katie has been with us since 2011 and has provided exceptional guidance, expertise and insights. As the Chair of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, she helped guide the board through a number of changes over the years and helped shape it into a board that is richly diverse in backgrounds and perspectives that has helped support eBay's management team in executing its long-term strategy. Thank you, Katie, for your leadership and tremendous contributions."
Aparna Chennapragada brings deep operating, technology and product expertise to eBay. Until recently, she served as Robinhood's Chief Product Officer. Prior to Robinhood, Aparna was a Vice President and General Manager for AR and Shopping at Google. During her tenure with Google, she held various leadership roles focusing on AI, Visual Search and Product Insights. Previously, Aparna served on the Board of Directors of Capital One. Aparna holds an M.S. in Management and Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an M.S. in Computer Sciences from the University of Texas at Austin and a B. Tech in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.
"eBay has made incredible progress on its strategy for their tech-led reimagination over the past two years, and I'm thrilled to be joining the board and helping to support their leadership team as they execute their goals to drive growth and create long-term value for shareholders," said Aparna Chennapragada.
As a matter of practice, the Board of Directors regularly evaluates the composition of the board and considers how they can maintain the appropriate mix of skills, qualifications and diversity of backgrounds to best oversee the business and long-term strategy of the company. Following these changes, eBay Inc.'s Board of Directors will be composed of nine directors, eight of whom are independent.
About eBay Inc.
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2021, eBay enabled over $87 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.
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Stock sales tumble in July amid economic uncertainty, bearish market
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Corporate sales of new shares in South Korean stock markets sharply declined in July amid growing economic uncertainty and a bearish market mood, data showed Thursday.
According to the data from the Financial Supervisory Service, companies raised a combined 703.1 billion won (US$524.3 million) by issuing new shares last month, down 44.1 percent from the previous month.
Compared with a year earlier, the amount tumbled 82.7 percent.
Last month, there were 12 initial public offerings -- one on the main KOSPI market and the rest on the tech-heavy KOSDAQ market -- through which 545.1 billion won were raised. About 158 billion won were also raised through five secondary offerings.
The sharp decline came as stock markets here have taken a hit from concerns over global monetary tightening to fight inflation and resultant economic slowdown.
The benchmark KOSPI has declined around 18 percent since the start of this year.
Meanwhile, bond sales rose 22.3 percent on-month to 20.59 trillion won, the data showed. They expanded 21.4 percent from a year earlier.
Local firms also issued commercial paper and short-term bonds worth 132.46 trillion won last month, down 2.8 percent from a month earlier, according to the data.
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WFO SAN DIEGO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
North Central San Diego County in southwestern California...
* Until 500 PM PDT.
* At 150 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches are
possible in the warned area. A storm spotter just northwest of
Julian off of Highway 78 recorded a half an inch of rain in just
15 minutes. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Julian, Hwy 78 Between Banner And S2, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park,
Hwy S2 Between Hwy 79 And Hwy 78, Ranchita, Hwy 79 Between Santa
Ysabel And Warner Springs, Hwy 79 Between Julian And Lake
Cuyamaca, Warner Springs, Hwy S22 Between Ranchita And Borrego
Springs and Lake Cuyamaca.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Gold Royalty Corp. (NYSE: GROY) ("Gold Royalty" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its board of directors has approved and declared the Company's third quarterly cash dividend of US$0.01 per common share. The dividend will be paid on September 30, 2022 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 20, 2022.
The dividend qualifies as an "eligible" dividend as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada). The dividend is subject to customary Canadian withholding tax for shareholders that are not resident in Canada.
The dividend program contemplates quarterly dividends, the declaration, timing, amount and payment of which will be subject to the discretion and approval of the board of directors of the Company based on relevant factors, including, among others, the Company's financial condition and capital allocation plans.
Gold Royalty is a gold-focused royalty company offering creative financing solutions to the metals and mining industry. Its mission is to acquire royalties, streams and similar interests at varying stages of the mine life cycle to build a balanced portfolio offering near, medium and longer-term attractive returns for its investors. Gold Royalty's diversified portfolio currently consists primarily of royalties on gold properties located in the Americas.
Certain of the information contained in this news release constitutes 'forward-looking information' and 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws ("forward-looking statements") and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause Gold Royalty's actual results, performance and achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied therein. The words "believe", "expect", "will", "propose" and derivatives thereof and other expressions which are predictions of or indicate future events, trends or prospects and which do not relate to historical matters, identify the above mentioned and other forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements, include, among other things, statements regarding: the payment of the dividend and declaration of future dividends, including the timing and amount thereof, involve risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, material adverse the impact of general economic and market conditions; any inability of the operators of the properties underlying the Company's royalty and other interests to execute proposed plans for such properties, risks related to such operators or the exploration, development and mining operations of the properties underlying the parties' royalty and other interests; impacts of macroeconomic developments; and the impact of and the responses of relevant governments to the COVID-19 pandemic and the effectiveness of such responses and the other important risks and uncertainties set out in Gold Royalty's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended September 30, 2021 and its other public filings available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and EDGAR at www.sec.gov. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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GUELPH, ON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Linamar Corporation (TSX: LNR), a leading global diversified manufacturing company, announced today its iHub production site has received ISO 13485 certification for medical device production. The achievement is a critical milestone for the company's recently announced MedTech group, clearing the way to Linamar becoming a leading supplier to the global Medical Device markets.
ISO 13485:2016 is an internationally recognized standard of quality and safety for the medical device industry. The management system standard ensures that an organization meets the regulatory requirements specific to the design, manufacture, assembly, and distribution of medical devices. The Linamar iHub, located in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, is the first of Linamar's global facilities to obtain the medical device specific certification from the Internal Standards Organization (ISO). This facility led the initial response to the COVID-19 outbreak, urgently scaling up production efforts to support the manufacture of lifesaving ventilators and critical medical supplies. The facility is also focused on Innovation for the future, incubating new technologies and ideas around process and product innovation supporting the company's rapid evolution into Advanced Manufacturing.
"We are thrilled to take the next step towards our entry into the Medical Device market," said Linda Hasenfratz, Linamar Executive Chair and CEO. "At the onset of the COVID-19 outbreak, we rapidly pivoted our production to ventilator systems, modules, and components. The team at the Linamar iHub clearly demonstrated that our manufacturing expertise, quality systems, supply chain management and launch capabilities can be applied to medical device manufacturing. With the ISO 13485 certification process complete, we now have the qualifications to pursue new potential customers within the MedTech space."
Linamar MedTech is the newest division of Linamar Corporation and is focused on contract manufacturing of complex medical device assemblies as well as precision machined medical components. MedTech is one of the targeted markets outlined in the company's 2100 Vision for future long-term growth and diversification. Linamar's capabilities in manufacturing, supply chain and program management can be leveraged to offer medical equipment OEMs advanced contract manufacturing solutions, for better products at a better price.
For more information on Linamar MedTech product or services, please visit our website at https://www.linamar.com/medtech/ or email us at MedTech@Linamar.com
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Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) is an advanced manufacturing company where the intersection of leading-edge technology and deep manufacturing expertise is creating solutions that power vehicles, motion, work and lives for the future. The Company is made up of two operating segments – the Industrial segment and the Mobility segment, both global leaders in manufacturing solutions and world-class developers of highly engineered products. The Industrial segment is comprised of Skyjack, MacDon and Salford. Skyjack manufactures scissors, booms and telehandler lifts for the aerial work platform industry. MacDon manufactures combine draper headers and self-propelled windrowers for the agricultural harvesting industry. Salford also supplies the agriculture market with farm tillage and crop nutrition application equipment. The Mobility segment is subdivided into three regional groups: North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Within the Mobility segment, the regional groups are vertically integrated operations combining expertise in light metal casting, forging, machining and assembly for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicle markets. The Mobility segment products are focused on both components and systems for new energy powertrains, body and chassis, driveline, engine and transmission systems of these vehicles. In addition to the recently formed eLIN Product Solutions Group that focuses on Electrification, McLaren Engineering provides design, development, and testing services for the Mobility segment. Linamar has 26,796 employees in 65 manufacturing locations, 14 R&D centres and 28 sales offices in 17 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia, which generated sales of more than $6.5 billion in 2021. For more information about Linamar Corporation and its industry-leading products and services, visit www.linamar.com or follow us on our social media channels.
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The Idaho Republican Party has sent out a statement on the upcoming special session of the Idaho Legislature from party Chair Dorothy Moon:
“The Idaho GOP applauds any effort to give the hardworking men and women of our state control over their own money and control over the destiny of their families. But when the special session convenes this September, it is the legislature that will deliberate and decide Idaho’s tax policy — not Idaho’s executive, nor the special interests, the unions, the media, nor Democrat front groups. We look forward to the legislative debate and hope all Idahoans will encourage their legislators to chart the right course for our state, free of outside influence."
The statement goes on to decry "dark-money funded initiatives," but the charge, apparently aimed at the Reclaim Idaho group, sponsor of the Quality Education Act initiative on the November ballot, includes no specifics. Reclaim Idaho identifies its donors; as a PAC, is it required to do so, and that information is reported to the Idaho Secretary of State's office and posted on the office's website. Generally, the term "dark money" refers to groups that refuse to identify their donors, like the Idaho Freedom Foundation.
Moon's statement, which is not posted on the party's website, continues:
"Efforts to stymie the work of the people’s elected legislators — including by dark-money-funded initiatives — are an affront to democratic deliberation and should be called out by every Idaho Republican serving in public office. In a time of runaway inflation and exorbitant housing costs, Democrat-backed tax increases—even those masquerading as funding for education programs—are the last thing Idaho’s working people need. The Idaho Republican Party will always stand with Idaho’s hardworking families, not against them.” | https://www.idahopress.com/townnews/politics/moon-on-special-session-it-is-the-legislature-that-will-deliberate/article_f7070640-23ee-11ed-bda2-ab9aa8e78b44.html | 2022-08-24T21:44:18Z | https://www.idahopress.com/townnews/politics/moon-on-special-session-it-is-the-legislature-that-will-deliberate/article_f7070640-23ee-11ed-bda2-ab9aa8e78b44.html | false |
Head Coach: Michael Perry, 8 years as head coach
Record: We were 6-2 last year, went 2-2 in Varsity games and 4-0 in JV games.
Number of expected players on the team?
16
Number of returning players on the team?
8
How is this team different from last year?
This team is young. We do not have very many upperclassmen. We are heavy in sophomores and freshmen.
What are you looking to improve on this season?
We are looking to develop our young talent to be as productive as they can this year. We are also working on increasing speed and strength.
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How will you adjust as a team without your seniors from last season?
We will have to have young players step and take a leadership role.
Who are some of the standout players to keep an eye on this year?
Can’t really say that there is one player to look for. It will be a wait-and-see approach to who will step up and led this young exciting team this year.
What will be your greatest challenge this season?
Experience will be our biggest challenge. We have a lot of young players who have not had a lot of game experience and going to a full varsity schedule will be a challenge this year.
What are the main strengths and weaknesses of this year’s team?
The strength is we have a group of players who want to improve every day. They have a great attitude and are ready to put in the work. Again, experience will be our greatest weakness. | https://magicvalley.com/shoshone-indians/article_fc97fc94-18e6-11ed-afa1-2b2b0da77145.html | 2022-08-24T21:46:52Z | https://magicvalley.com/shoshone-indians/article_fc97fc94-18e6-11ed-afa1-2b2b0da77145.html | false |
Head Coach: Jon Helmandollar, 2nd year back at Wendell
Record: 2-6
Number of expected players on the team?
30
Number of returning players on the team?
14
How is this team different from last year?
We are a lot more experienced going into this season with the majority of our roster seeing a lot of Varsity action last season.
What are you looking to improve on this season?
We hope to improve our consistency on offense by limiting penalties and turnovers. We had way to many of both last season, so that has been a great point of emphasis this off-season. We also gave up way too many big plays in the passing game last season, so we hope to improve in the areas of coverage and pressure on the QB.
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How will you adjust as a team without your seniors from last season?
We will miss all 5 of our seniors that graduated. Matt Dahl, John Smith, Aden Bunn, Juan Murillo, and Jared Olander. All 5 were all conference selections last year, but more importantly they were all amazing teammates. Our program wouldn’t be in the position we are in today without each one of them laying the ground work. We will miss Matt Dahls amazing leadership, John Smith’s integrity, Aden Bunn’s work ethic, Jared Olander’s dedication to our program, and Juan Murrillo’s ability to inspire all those around him.
Who are some of the standout players to keep an eye on this year?
Gabe Finley QB/LB, Mikey Talbert WR/DB, Alex Hirai QB/WR/DB, Jesse Chavez RB/DB, Wyett Oden TE/LB, Isaac Finley OL/DL, Ethan Olander WR/LB, Josh Green OL/DL, Julian Ponce OL/LB and Deegan Gonzelez OL/DL.
What will be your greatest challenge this season?
Our greatest challenge this year will be our depth. If we can stay healthy, keep getting better day in/day out, and really come together as a team great things are ahead of us this season!
What are the main strengths and weaknesses of this year’s team?
Offensive Overview
Our strengths on offense include running the football downhill to set up our play-action passes. We return both of our QBs from last season, Gabe Finley and Alex Hirai. Both have improved this off-season significantly. They have stepped up this summer, so we are excited to see their continued growth as we transition into the season.
Just like our Defensive Line, our Offensive Line will lack experience and depth. We have some returning starters in Deegan Gonzalez at the Center/Guard position, Isaac Finley, and Josh Green, who will be at the Tackle positions. We also have talent coming up at the younger ages who could all see a lot of varsity action this season in Garrett Youngblood, Isaiah Lentfer, and Nate Allen.
We have a lot of talent at the Running Back position, but lack some depth. Jesse Chavez returns at the TB position. He came on very strong last season, and we are looking for a huge year from him. Michael Torres, after missing all last season due to injury, looks to fill our most versatile position on offense, the H-Back position. He has shown a remarkable ability to both block in the run game and make plays in the pass game.
Our Wideouts will be a great strength this season. We have a lot of talent and depth at the WR position. Our Outside WRs are tall and athletic in Mikey Talbert and Ky Kendall. Jayden Youngblood has shown tremendous growth and is going to be in the mix as well outside. Our slot WRs all have great play making ability in Bodey Cutler, Alex Hirai, Ethan Olander, and Wyett Oden.
Defensive Overview
We play an aggressive base 4-4 defense but shift into different fronts depending on what the offense is attacking. We are looking to stop the run first. If we can stop the run, everything else will fall into place for us defensively.
Our Linebackers should be the anchor of our defense with Michael Torres ability to make plays in the middle, Gabe Finley's versatility, Ethan Olander's play-making ability, and Wyett Oden's ability to set the edge as well as cover in the passing game. We also have depth at Linebacker with several other players in the mix for playing time.
Our D-Line will be inexperienced, but several players have stepped up to fill important roles. We graduated two of our best linemen in John Smith and Xander Coelho, so filling their shoes won't be easy. Isaac Finley returns to anchor our Defensive Line. We are looking for big things from Deegan Gonzalez upfront with his continued development in our program. We have two Defensive Tackles in Nate Allen and Aiden Scott, who have great size and should be able to free up our linebackers to make plays in the run game.
Our Secondary is way more experienced going into this season. Jesse Chavez, Alex Hirai, and Mikey Talbert are all great athletes that can cover a lot of ground. | https://magicvalley.com/wendell-trojans/article_c8bf1462-1ab6-11ed-9a5d-879c3ecf5168.html | 2022-08-24T21:47:11Z | https://magicvalley.com/wendell-trojans/article_c8bf1462-1ab6-11ed-9a5d-879c3ecf5168.html | false |
WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
412 PM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Nueces
and south central San Patricio Counties through 445 PM CDT...
At 412 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Taft, moving west at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Corpus Christi, Portland, Sinton, Taft, Odem, Edroy, Calallen,
Annaville and Taft Southwest.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 37 between mile markers 11 and 25.
US Highway 181 between mile markers 624 and 632.
US Highway 77 between mile markers 648 and 658.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 2800 9772 2805 9739 2788 9733 2783 9766
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 072DEG 14KT 2794 9745
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
314 PM CDT Wed Aug 24 2022
...The Flood Warning is cancelled for the following rivers in
Texas...
Trinity River At Dallas affecting Dallas County.
...FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Warning is cancelled for
the Trinity River At Dallas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 29.6 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 13.6 feet Monday
morning.
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
county, Uvalde.
* WHEN...Until 615 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
- At 317 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Garner State Park.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
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HOULTON, Maine, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, announced that it has declared a cash dividend of $0.138 per share for the third quarter of 2022.
In making the announcement, Jon J. Prescott, Katahdin Trust President & CEO, stated that it represented a 10.4% increase over last year's third quarter dividend. The dividend will be payable on September 23, 2022, to shareholders of record as of September 16, 2022.
About Katahdin Bankshares Corp.
Katahdin Bankshares Corp. is the bank holding company of Katahdin Trust Company. Founded in 1918, Katahdin Trust is a community bank based in Houlton, Maine with more than $965 million in assets and 16 banking offices that serve Aroostook, Penobscot, and Cumberland counties. The Bank has nearly 180 employees and, in 2022, was named one of the Best Places to Work in Maine for the fifth year in a row and recognized the past three years as one of the Top 200 Community Banks in the country by American Banker magazine. Katahdin Bankshares Corp. common stock is quoted on the OTC Markets (OTCQX) under the symbol KTHN. Learn more about the Company and its subsidiary bank at www.katahdintrust.com and follow Katahdin Trust on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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The Middletown Blue Raiders will not be playing football this season.
Superintendent Chelton Hunter made that announcement Wednesday in a written statement after he said the district obtained additional video showing a hazing incident, which is being investigated by Dauphin County police, was more widespread than previously believed.
“In light of this, we have made the decision to cancel the 2022 football season,” he wrote. “I know this decision will be met with many different opinions and will impact many students and families.”
Hunter called the incidents “reprehensible.”
His letter comes just two days after he said in a statement that the school previously considered canceling its season, but opted not to after considering the effect it would have on the football players who were not involved as well as the school’s band and cheerleading team.
Hunter made the decision after obtaining the additional video of the incidents which took place during the team’s heat acclimation week which began back on Aug. 8, he said Wednesday. He wrote that the video “demonstrates that this hazing was much more widespread, and involved many more students, than we had previously known.”
Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo told PennLive nearly two weeks ago that his office was working with police there to investigate hazing within the program after a pair of graphic videos surfaced online. A psychologist who specializes in high school violence told PennLive the videos were a “clear” incident of “sexualized hazing.”
Middletown did not pause after the investigation began, practicing through last week, and the team hosted a scrimmage Saturday against Northern. Scott Acri, who was hired prior to last season to coach the team, stepped down last week, and was replaced by Rob Brodish as acting coach for the season. The Blue Raiders were set to open the regular season Friday against Lower Dauphin.
MORE: Western Pa. high school football program pauses season as police investigate hazing incident
But after the latest video, that season won’t happen, and Hunter said in his letter there is now even more for Chardo and police to consider.
“We have shared the new video with law enforcement officials and will continue to work to complete our own investigation,” he said. “Any students found to have participated in this incident will be disciplined in accordance with our student code of conduct and hazing policy. Any staff members who were found to have ignored this kind of hazing will also face disciplinary action.”
“It simply cannot and will not be tolerated,” he said. “We know we must work to address the culture of this team, educate our student body about hazing, and put programs in place to help us ensure that this kind of atmosphere is never allowed to exist in our school facilities.”
Hunter said administrators were working to find other opportunities for the school’s cheerleaders and band for the fall. And he said the district will make alternative plans for Homecoming.
“Again, I know this is difficult news,” he said. “We’ll work to bring our school community together in a positive manner as we move forward into the new school year.”
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KOKOMO, Ind. (WXIN) – An Indiana woman left four young children home alone while she went on a shopping trip about an hour away, according to an incident report by Kokomo police.
Courtny Prater, 25, has been charged with neglect. The report states the children were ages 1, 4, 5 and 8.
Police were called to a trailer home in Kokomo on Aug. 2 for a child welfare check. When they arrived, they met another woman who told them she was the mother of two of the children.
The woman said her father, who lived nearby, went to check on the children earlier and was greeted at the door by the 8-year-old. The 8-year-old told the man that his mother and father were in Indianapolis and that the kids were home alone, according to court documents.
The distance between Indianapolis and Kokomo is about one hour.
Police say when they knocked on the door, they could hear “two large dogs barking and hitting the door.” When they went to check the windows, the dogs were reportedly so aggressive that one of them hit the window and caused the window frame to move.
The woman who had greeted police contacted the suspect — later identified as Prater, who is also the mother of the other children — and told her that police wanted her at the home right away, documents said.
When Prater arrived, she reportedly admitted she had been shopping in Indianapolis and pointed to two other people in the car and said they were supposed to be watching the kids, documents said.
After the dogs were secured, police went inside the home, which they say had trash on the floor and smelled of dog urine.
The incident report says the mother of the other two children asked for her children back at this point, and police say they granted her request immediately.
Prater told police that another man who lived at the trailer “off and on” was supposed to check on the kids throughout the day while she was in Indianapolis.
After determining the 8-year-old did not “appear qualified” to care for the other children, Kokomo police requested an arrest warrant be issued for Prater on four counts of neglect, but she was only charged with two counts.
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DES MOINES, Iowa — The St. Paul Saints produced 10 hits on Wednesday afternoon at Principal Park, but they only made two of them count in a 4-2 loss to the Iowa Cubs in an International League West baseball game.
The Saints’ 10-hit attack ended the longest streak in Triple-A for a team getting fewer than 10 hits in a game — 15 consecutive games. But eight of their hits were singles by hitters who never reached second base. The only St. Paul batter to get to second hit the two home runs; Braden Bishop and Michael Helman both hit solo shots in the seventh inning.
Four Saints finished with two hits apiece: Bishop, Helman, Matt Wallner and Mark Contreras.
The I-Cubs scored two runs in the third inning, one in the fourth and one in the eighth. They finished with seven hits for the game.
St. Paul starter Jordan Balazovic took the pitching loss. He gave up six hits and three runs in four innings, walking two and striking out three. That dropped him to 0-6 on the season with a 9.03 earned-run average.
The Saints dropped to 57-60 on the season. The I-Cubs are 54-65. The teams meet in Game 3 of their six-game series at 6:38 p.m. Thursday.
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Which Eureka vacuum is best?
It’s surprising how few pieces of cleaning equipment you need to keep your home looking spick-and-span. One of those pieces is a good vacuum. Shopping for a good vacuum can be more complicated than it seems considering all the types of vacuums that exist and all the variables you need to decide between on top of that.
The best Eureka vacuum is the Eureka PowerSpeed UIpright Vacuum Cleaner. It works on most floor types and includes several helpful accessories for cleaning hard-to-reach areas.
What to know before you buy a Eureka vacuum
Eureka vacuum cleaner types
Eureka makes four types of vacuums.
- Upright vacuums are the traditional type of vacuum. They come with the widest range of possible features and abilities, so there’s almost always a model that meets your specific needs.
- Stick vacuums are like uprights, only they’re extremely thin. They also tend to have weaker suction and smaller dust bins. However, they’re more maneuverable and some are even cordless.
- Canister vacuums use a small tank connected via a hose to a brush head. These are the most versatile, especially if they come with several accessories. However, the larger the canister the harder it is to drag around.
- Robot vacuums are small vacuuming disks that roam your home, cleaning as they go. These aren’t a replacement for standard vacuums, but they can keep your home fresher in between major cleanings.
Corded vs. cordless
Corded and cordless Eureka vacuums each have pros and cons.
- Corded: Almost all Eureka vacuums are corded as corded models have more power and stronger suction. However, they’re also the bulkiest and heaviest.
- Cordless: Cordless vacuums may be weaker, but their light weight and smaller sizes make them much easier to use and store. However, they tend to have smaller dust bins so they need to be emptied mid-clean more often.
What’s included
Eureka vacuums often come with more than just a vacuum. The most common inclusions are brush heads with special designs for tackling specific jobs, such as a long thin one for cleaning between couch cushions and one with stiff bristles for dusting.
What to look for in a quality Eureka vacuum
Weight
You have to carry and push a Eureka vacuum around, so it’s important to get one that isn’t too heavy for you. Some Eureka vacuums can be as heavy as nearly 15 pounds while the lightest weigh around 7 pounds.
Retractable cord
Having to wrap up your power cord after vacuuming isn’t difficult, but it is time-consuming. It’s also possible to get the cord tangled up. That’s why some Eureka vacuums have retractable cords; just unplug it, give it a tug and watch it slither back inside the vacuum’s body.
Noise
High noise levels are unavoidable in vacuums, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t quieter ones available. The quietest tend to get no lower than 60 decibels, which is about as loud as a conversation, while the average vacuum generates about 70 decibels, which is about as loud as a busy street.
How much you can expect to spend on a Eureka vacuum
They can cost as little as $30 to as much as $250. Most cost less than $100 with higher-end models usually costing $150-$200. Only the most advanced Eureka vacuums cost $250.
Eureka vacuum FAQ
What kinds of flooring are Eureka vacuums compatible with?
A. Eureka vacuums can clean any type of floor depending on the vacuum. Most models can clean hard floors and low pile carpeting. More advanced models may be able to clean hard floors up to shag carpets. Basic models may only be able to handle one floor type.
Does how you move a vacuum affect how well it cleans?
A. Actually, yes. The key to successful vacuuming lies in approaching the same spot from every direction. This means moving up and down then left and right. By moving in all directions, you shake up the grime that’s settled into the floor that otherwise wouldn’t be loose enough to be sucked up.
What’s the best Eureka vacuum to buy?
Top Eureka vacuum
Eureka PowerSpeed Upright Vacuum Cleaner
What you need to know: This is an excellent all-around vacuum for any home.
What you’ll love: You can choose between five vacuuming heights so it’s just as effective on hardwood floors as it is on thick shag carpet. A detachable handle and three brush head accessories for it let you clean anything, anywhere. It comes in black, blue and purple.
What you should consider: Some consumers wished the detachable handle’s hose were longer. Others noted the plastic construction is easy to break if something hard hits it.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top Eureka vacuum for the money
Eureka WhirlWind Canister Vacuum Cleaner
What you need to know: This is perfect for spot cleaning and for cleaning cumbersome areas such as staircases.
What you’ll love: It has three surface settings: carpet, upholstery and hard floor. It weighs 8 pounds so it’s easy to move around. The power cord automatically retracts so there’s no tiresome winding when you’re done. The dust container holds up to 2.5 liters.
What you should consider: It requires cleaning from time to time and the process can be difficult for some. A few customers wished the power cord were longer.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Eureka RapidClean Pro Vacuum Cleaner
What you need to know: Never worry about power cords again with this cordless vacuum.
What you’ll love: The rechargeable battery lasts for up to 40 minutes on a full charge. It can clean hard flooring and low pile carpeting. The hinge can lay completely flat for vacuuming underneath furniture and it has LED headlights to make seeing underneath that much easier.
What you should consider: It’s top heavy, which can make it unwieldy to use. The battery doesn’t detach from the vacuum for charging.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department officials who evaluated then-President Donald Trump’s actions during the Russia investigation concluded that nothing he did, including firing the FBI director, rose to the level of obstruction of justice and that there was no precedent for a prosecution, according to a memo released Wednesday.
The nine-page memo, prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr by a pair of senior Justice Department officials, offered a legal analysis on whether Trump had criminally obstructed the investigation into potential ties between Russia and his 2016 presidential campaign. Barr agreed with the conclusions of the March 24, 2019, memo and announced that same day that he had concluded that Trump’s conduct did not break the law.
Though the decision to clear Trump of obstruction has been well-documented, the newly disclosed memo offers additional details about how two of the department’s senior-most leaders arrived at that conclusion. The department’s decision was notable because special counsel Robert Mueller, who led the Russia investigation, declined in his 448-page report to decide whether Trump had obstructed justice but pointedly did not absolve him either.
The Mueller report scrutinized 10 instances in which Trump lashed out or otherwise injected himself into the Russia investigation. Those include his May 2017 firing of then-FBI director James Comey; his request to Comey three months earlier to drop an investigation into his administration’s national security adviser Michael Flynn; and his subsequent efforts to have Mueller fired.
In their memo, the two officials, Edward O’Callaghan and Steven Engel, asserted that none of those acts amount to criminal obstruction of justice and said evidence suggested that Trump took the steps he did “not for an illegal purpose” but because he believed the investigation was politically motivated and hampering his ability to govern.
In the case of Comey’s firing, for instance, they wrote that the “driving force” was anger over Comey’s refusal to publicly declare that the FBI was not investigating Trump himself rather than an effort by Trump to derail the investigation.
And in other instances, they said, none of Trump’s requests or directives to “change the supervision of the investigation” — including telling his White House counsel to engineer Mueller’s firing — was ever actually carried out.
“After the President provided his direction, in each instance, the orders were not carried out,” the memo states. “Of course, it is true that an act may constitute an attempt or an endeavor, even if unsuccessful. But the facts that the President could have given these directions himself, and did not remove any subordinate for failing to convey his directions, weigh against finding an intent to obstruct justice.”
They argued that the facts in the Trump investigation did not match up with any other prior obstruction prosecutions. Most of the obstruction cases cited by Mueller, they said, involved instances in which there was an inherently wrongful effort to hide or destroy evidence or to thwart the investigation of an underlying crime. Those factors do not exist here, they wrote.
“The Report identifies no obstruction case that the Department has pursued under remotely similar circumstances, and we have not identified any either,” the lawyers wrote, referring to Mueller’s report.
The department released the memo on Wednesday following an appeals court ruling from last week that said the document had been improperly withheld from a government watchdog group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, that had sued for it.
In a statement Wednesday, the group criticized the memo as presenting a “breathtakingly generous view of the law and facts for Donald Trump.”
“It significantly twists the facts and the law to benefit Donald Trump and does not comport with a serious reading of the law of obstruction of justice or the facts as found by Special Counsel Mueller,” the statement said.
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Ukraine leader: The world's future being decided in Ukraine
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that "the world´s future" is being decided in its war against Russia´s "insane aggression" and that maintaining his country´s independence is "the security of the entire world."
He warned the U.N. Security Council on the six-month anniversary of the invasion that if Russia isn´t stopped, "then all these Russian murderers will inevitably end up in other countries - Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America."
"There are traces of Russian war criminals everywhere and we must all get united and act decisively as soon as possible so there are no more traces of Russian missiles, and no more cities burned by Russian military - so that there would be no threat of the radiation catastrophe ever, ever again," he said.
Zelenskyy addressed the U.N.´s most powerful body not only on the anniversary of the invasion but on Ukraine´s independence day, stressing the crucial link between what happens in the war to the future security and geopolitical architecture of the world.
As his country celebrates its 1991 independence from the former Soviet Union, "everyone can see how much the world is dependent on our independence," Zelenskyy said.
He stressed the sovereignty and territorial of all countries and demanded that Russia withdraw from all Ukrainian territory it has captured and end its territorial ambitions.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the Security Council via video link during a meeting on threats to international peace and security, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Zelenskyy claimed Russia "rewards murderers and encourages executioners" and told council members that his government will introduce a U.N. General Assembly resolution to hold Russia accountable for the crime of aggression against Ukraine.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for a "Summit of the Future" next year and Zelenskyy said it would be symbolic to hold it in Ukraine, because "it is on the territory of Ukraine that the world´s future is decided, whether we will have a future at all."
Zelenskyy spoke by video over objections from Russia´s U.N. ambassador, Vassily Nebenzia, who said council rules require leaders to be present in the council chamber at U.N. headquarters in New York to deliver a speech. He said the Ukrainian leader already had been allowed to give video addresses on two previous occasions because of special circumstances and should not be allowed a third time.
The overwhelming majority of the 15-member council disagreed - 13 countries voted in favor of another video speech by Zelenskyy, Russia voted against it and China abstained.
Guterres called the six-month anniversary of the Russian invasion "a sad and tragic milestone," with no end in sight to the war.
He pointed to thousands of civilian casualties, grave violations of international human rights and humanitarian law, millions of Ukrainians who have lost their homes and are displaced or refugees, and rapidly rising humanitarian needs as winter approaches.
"The consequences of this senseless war are being felt far beyond Ukraine," Guterres said. "We are seeing new vulnerabilities emerge in a global environment already worn out by conflicts, inequality, pandemic-induced economic and health crises, and climate change - with a disproportionate impact on developing countries."
Guterres warned that the acceleration of already high food, fertilizer and energy prices "has triggered a global crisis that could drive millions more into extreme poverty."
U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield addressed Zelenskyy, saying the United States stands with Ukraine "today and every day, and every Russian bomb that falls only strengthens our resolve to support your sovereignty and your independence."
Six months after the invasion, she said, "Russia's goal is as clear as ever: to dismantle Ukraine as a geopolitical entity and erase it from the world map."
Nebenzia again blamed "the Kyiv regime" that came to power in 2014 - the year Russia invaded and annexed Crimea - for what many council members called "the catastrophic consequences" of six months of hostilities.
To Western nations claiming Russia is threatening Ukrainian independence, Nebenzia said, "the only threat to the independence of Ukraine is the current government of Kyiv," which he claimed makes no major decision without consulting Western advisers.
He also accused Ukraine's government of suppressing the opposition, persecuting people for reading Russian language news, and imprisoning them for accepting humanitarian aid from Russia.
After the meeting, Ukrainian Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya read a statement on behalf of 55 countries and the European Union denouncing Russia for its "unprovoked full-scale and illegal invasion" and deploring its failure to comply with U.N. General Assembly resolutions calling for an immediate halt to its use of force against Ukraine.
With diplomats from many of the countries standing alongside, the statement read by Kyslytsa reaffirmed their solidarity with Ukraine, condemned Russian missile strikes that have killed civilians and destroyed civilian buildings, and reiterated their demand for an immediate cease-fire and withdrawal of Russian forces.
Nebenzia was asked by a reporter if the media would be back for a one-year anniversary.
"I´m no fortuneteller," he replied.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appears on a video screen as United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaks during a Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya, second from left top, votes no on a procedural vote on whether to allow Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address the Security Council meeting on threats to international peace and security via video link, Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022, at United Nations headquarters. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
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KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — They fan out along the tense frontier with Israel in the pre-dawn darkness, setting traps and training their eyes on the other side of the separation fence — where the parakeets are.
Dozens of Palestinian men and boys have taken up bird trapping in recent years. It’s a rare if meager source of income in Gaza, which has been under a crippling Israeli-Egyptian blockade since the militant Hamas group seized power 15 years ago.
Their quarry is ring-necked parakeets, an invasive species of tropical bird that has proliferated in Israel and the Palestinian territories in recent years, most likely after being brought there as pets. In Gaza, the bright green birds with red beaks are sought-after as caged songbirds.
“It’s a beautiful bird, and everyone loves it,” said Khaled al-Najjar, a trapper and father of two. “I catch them to make a living and feed my children.”
The birds nest on Israeli farms on the other side of the fence but fly into Gaza when workers head into the fields to tend crops. The Palestinian bird catchers on the other side lure them with chirping played on portable speakers and catch them in nets and other traps.
It can be a dangerous occupation.
Israel has imposed a 300-meter (yard) buffer zone along the fence and forces closely monitor the border, looking for any Palestinians suspected of trying to sneak into Israel, plant explosives or dig attack tunnels. Israel and Hamas have fought four wars and several smaller battles over the years, and earlier this month Gaza saw three days of heavy fighting between Israel and the smaller Islamic Jihad militant group.
A bird-catcher was shot dead by Israeli forces last year, and Palestinian rights groups say several trappers have been shot at.
Once they’ve netted their quarry, the trappers return to Gaza’s crowded cities, where they sell the parakeets to pet shops. Al-Najjar says he gets 30 shekels (around $10) for a pair of parakeets. At some pet stores in Gaza, a pair is resold for twice as much.
There’s little if any regulation of the bird trade in Gaza, where unemployment hovers around 50%. The trapping of migrant birds like swallows and quail, as well as native species like goldfinches, has severely depleted the local population.
But by trapping the parakeets, they might be doing the region a favor. The population of invasive parakeets and myrnas — a bird of the starling family — has exploded over the past 15 years, driving a decline in the populations of local species like the house sparrow and the white-spectacled bulbul.
A 2019 study by Israeli researchers found that 75% of the most common bird species in Israel have declined over the last 15 years, while the population of invasive species has grown at rates between 250% and more than 800%.
Abdel Fattah Abd Rabou, an environmental science professor at the Islamic University of Gaza, said the parakeets threaten native birds like hoopoes because they occupy their nesting areas. They can also be a pest to farmers by feeding on grapes and figs, he said.
For the trappers, and a smaller group of recreational bird-catchers in Gaza, it’s a way to pass the time.
The blockade severely limits movement into and out of the narrow coastal strip, which is home to more than 2 million Palestinians. Israel says the closures are needed to contain Hamas, while the Palestinians and human rights groups view it as a form of collective punishment.
“There is no work and there is nothing to fill my time other than hunting,” al-Najjar said as he inspected a parakeet tied to dry branches that he planned to use as bait.
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Rams and Chargers QB depth, Khalil Mack and those pesky Raiders: NFL reader Q&A
Readers had some questions after the Rams lost to the Houston Texans and the Chargers fell to the Dallas Cowboys. Questions have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Will the Rams running backs stay healthy and be productive?
Bill Giser, Long Beach
Gary Klein: Playing running back in the NFL — and remaining physically sound — is no easy task. If they’re not getting pounded while carrying the ball, they’re dealing out or absorbing contact protecting the quarterback.
Cam Akers and Darrell Henderson both have been sidelined several times in their young careers because of injuries. But both have been key contributors when they’ve been available.
This season, Akers and Henderson need to get healthy before they can stay healthy and be productive. They have not practiced in the last week because of what coach Sean McVay described as “soft-tissue” injuries. It remains to be seen whether they will participate in joint practices with the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday and Thursday.
The addition of rookie Kyren Williams adds depth.
The Rams have kept starters away from preseason game action in attempt to prevent injuries, so two controlled practices against the Bengals become the most important practices of summer.
How do the Chargers plan to use Khalil Mack in run defense and pass defense?
George Morton, San Diego
Jeff Miller: The short answer is: Extensively. Mack typically will be lined up on the opposite end of the line from Joey Bosa. From there, he’ll be turned loose to get after the quarterback on passing plays and be charged with setting the edge on running plays. Throughout training camp, Mack has shown the ability to still handle both assignments impressively. If he can stay healthy, Mack so far has given no reason to doubt that he can still provide the Chargers with plenty.
Will new addition Kyle Van Noy start at linebacker?
George Morton, San Diego
Miller: Van Noy has been running as one of the two starting inside linebackers throughout training camp, typically next to Drue Tranquill when he’s been healthy and available. With the return of Kenneth Murray Jr. to practice this week, the Chargers will soon have the option of playing Van Noy on the edge as a pass rusher, too. He has done both jobs during his career. My guess is we’ll see him in both spots throughout this season.
Why are the Raiders still the most popular pro football team in Los Angeles?
Ricardo Delgado, Sylmar
Klein: Before the Rams won the Super Bowl, that was a valid question. Not sure that still holds true.
By building SoFi Stadium, hiring Sean McVay and sparing no expense to put together a superstar roster that won a Super Bowl in Southern California, the Rams captured a new generation of fans.
If on Dec. 8 Raiders fans turn out to SoFi Stadium like 49ers fans did last season, we will revisit the question.
Chargers coach Brandon Staley still is evaluating whether Trey Pipkins III or Storm Norton should be Justin Herbert’s protector at right tackle.
Who will end up as the No. 2 QB for the Rams?
Klein: John Wolford did not exactly light up SoFi Stadium when he played in the first half of a preseason game against the Texans but McVay did not appear to budge.
My guess is that Wolford will be Matthew Stafford’s backup unless Bryce Perkins makes it impossible for McVay to choose otherwise.
Perkins played well during the 2021 preseason and has been productive again through two preseason games.
Who will end up as the No. 2 QB for the Chargers?
Miller: The Chargers re-signed veteran Chase Daniel in the offseason to be Justin Herbert’s backup. I’ve seen no reason to date to think the team’s thinking has changed on that. I suspect Daniel to be the backup in Week 1 and Easton Stick to be on the roster but not active on game day.
The Chargers will be without cornerback J.C. Jackson for two to four weeks after his ankle surgery Tuesday. He is in jeopardy of missing the season opener on Sept. 11 against the Raiders.
Who besides Matthew Stafford and superstar defensive lineman Aaron Donald can the Rams not afford to lose to injury this season?
Klein: Receiver Cooper Kupp and cornerback Jalen Ramsey.
Kupp is more than Stafford’s favorite target. He is an enthusiastic and dependable blocker and, as he showed in the Super Bowl, an effective runner in clutch situations.
Ramsey is a playmaker, and his confidence permeates the Rams’ defense.
How worried are you about the Chargers’ special teams?
Miller: Anyone who has watched this team the past few years has to be worried after what happened against Dallas on Saturday night. Preseason games typically don’t mean a lot, but seeing the Chargers surrender two kick returns for touchdowns was not ideal. The biggest issue was that both returns came with guys expected to play on special teams this season on the field. Possible spoiler alert: There could be more starters playing special teams to start this season than originally forecast.
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Oil and gas, landowners and CEHMM work together to keep working
Since 2008, CEHMM has worked with the oil and gas industry and landowners through voluntary cooperative conservation initiatives for the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) and the dunes sagebrush lizard (DSL). The agreements are designed to help keep industry and landowners working, while providing conservation benefits for the species. Corporate & independent companies and landowners have been enrolled since the inception of the Candidate Conservation Agreements (CCA) and the Candidate Conservation Agreements with Assurances (CCAA) programs began.
Oil and gas companies, along with landowners, are implementing conservation for the LPC/DSL on the landscape every day. Whether creating a road, drilling a well, or laying a pipeline, part of the conservation effort is to avoid habitat. When these agreements first rolled out, we met the companies in the field to discuss an appropriate placement for well pads and pipelines. Soon the companies were avoiding the areas without needing our assistance.
The oil and gas industry has contributed to the conservation efforts of the CCA/CCAAs administered by CEHMM for over a decade. Through these programs, CEHMM treats mesquite, removes dead standing mesquite, and installs new fencing and drinking troughs to help manage grazing for the landowners. These programs would not be successful without our voluntary enrollees, oil and gas operators and landowners.
CEHMM, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, has a reseeding and reclamation program proven to show results and are the permit holders for CCA/CCAA programs. CEHMM is an organization that is proud of its efforts. We are here to help keep industry on the ground working through our environmental services while simultaneously providing conservation efforts through cooperative conservation. For further information on reseeding or other ways, CEHMM can assist your activities on the landscape, visit our website at www.cehmm.org or call the CEHMM office at 575-885-3700.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen Holdings plc (NYSE: NLSN) (the "Company") announced today that certain of its subsidiaries have commenced cash tender offers (collectively, the "Tender Offer") to purchase any and all of The Nielsen Company (Luxembourg) S.à r.l.'s ("Luxembourg Issuer") outstanding 5.000% Senior Notes due 2025 (the "2025 Notes") and any and all of Nielsen Finance LLC and Nielsen Finance Co.'s (together, the "US Issuers" and, together with the Luxembourg Issuer, the "Offerors") outstanding 5.625% Senior Notes due 2028 (the "2028 Notes"), 4.500% Senior Notes due 2029 (the "2029 Notes"), 5.875% Senior Notes due 2030 (the "2030 Notes") and 4.750% Senior Notes due 2031 (the "2031 Notes" and together with the 2025 Notes, 2028 Notes, 2029 Notes and 2030 Notes, the "Notes"). In connection with the Tender Offer, the Offerors are soliciting the consents of holders of the Notes to certain proposed amendments to the respective indentures governing the Notes (collectively, the "Consent Solicitation"). Concurrently with but separate from the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation, the Offerors have commenced offers to purchase for cash any and all of the Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount (the "Change of Control Purchase Price") of the Notes repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the date of purchase (collectively, the "Change of Control Offer"), pursuant to the change of control provisions of the indentures governing each applicable series of Notes. The Offerors are commencing the Tender Offer, the Consent Solicitation and the Change of Control Offer in connection with, and each is expressly conditioned upon, the acquisition of the Company pursuant to the Transaction Agreement, dated March 28, 2022, as amended on August 19, 2022, by and among the Company, Neptune Intermediate Jersey Limited and Neptune BidCo US Inc., as further amended from time to time (the "Acquisition"). Neptune Intermediate Jersey Limited and Neptune BidCo US Inc. are newly-formed entities established by a consortium of private investment funds led by Evergreen Coast Capital Corp., an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management L.P., and Brookfield Business Partners L.P., together with institutional partners, for the purpose of acquiring the Company.
The Tender Offer will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on September 21, 2022, unless extended or earlier terminated (such date and time, as may be extended, or earlier terminated, the "Expiration Date"). Under the terms of the Tender Offer, holders of the Notes who validly tender their Notes and provide their consents to the proposed amendments and do not validly withdraw their Notes and consents at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on September 7, 2022 (such date and time, as may be extended, the "Early Tender Date") will receive an amount equal to $1,011.25 per $1,000.00 in principal amount of Notes (the "Total Consideration"), which amount includes an early participation premium equal to $50.00 per $1,000.00 in principal amount (the "Early Participation Premium"). Holders who validly tender their Notes and provide their consents to the proposed amendments after the Early Tender Date but at or prior to the Expiration Date will receive an amount equal to $961.25 per $1,000.00 in principal amount (the "Tender Consideration").
Holders whose Notes are accepted in the Tender Offer will also be paid accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on the Notes up to, but excluding, the settlement date. Holders should note that the Total Consideration is higher than, and the Tender Consideration is lower than, the Change of Control Purchase Price under the Change of Control Offer. The procedures for tendering Notes in the Tender Offer and in the Change of Control Offer are separate. Notes tendered in the Tender Offer may not be validly tendered in the Change of Control Offer for the related series of Notes, and Notes tendered in the Change of Control Offer may not be validly tendered in the Tender Offer for the related series of Notes.
The purpose of the Consent Solicitation and proposed amendments is to eliminate the requirement to make a "Change of Control Offer" for the Notes in connection with the Acquisition and to make certain other customary changes for a privately-held company to the "Change of Control" provisions in the indentures governing the Notes. Holders may not tender their Notes in the Tender Offer without delivering their consents under the related Consent Solicitation, and holders may not deliver their consents under the Consent Solicitation without tendering their Notes pursuant to the related Tender Offer. If the requisite consents to approve the proposed amendments with respect to a series of Notes are received (and a supplemental indenture to the related indenture giving effect to the proposed amendments is executed), the Offerors expect to terminate the Change of Control Offer for such series of Notes.
Consummation of the Tender Offer and payment for the Notes validly tendered pursuant to the Tender Offer are subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, including, but not limited to, the receipt of requisite consents for such series of Notes and the consummation of the Acquisition. The Offerors reserve the right, at their sole discretion, to waive any and all conditions to the Tender Offer. Complete details of the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation are included in the Offerors' offer to purchase and consent solicitation, dated August 24, 2022. The Acquisition is expected to close in October 2022, and the Offerors expect the consummation of the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation to coincide with the closing of the Acquisition through the extension of the Expiration Date, although not the applicable withdrawal deadline (unless required by law). The consummation of the Acquisition is not conditioned upon, either directly or indirectly, the consummation of the Tender Offer or the receipt of the requisite consents in the Consent Solicitation.
Requests for documents relating to the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation may be directed to D.F. King & Co, Inc., the Information and Tender Agent, toll free at (888) 541-9895, toll at (212) 269-5550 (Banks and Brokers) or email at nielsen@dfking.com. BofA Securities, Inc. ("BofA Securities") will act as Dealer Manager for the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation. Questions regarding the Tender Offer and the Consent Solicitation may be directed to BofA Securities at (980) 388-3646 (collect) or (888) 292-0070 (toll free).
The Change of Control Offer is being made in connection with, and is expressly conditioned upon, the consummation of the Acquisition. The consummation of the Acquisition will constitute a "Change of Control" under each of the respective indentures governing the Notes. Following such a Change of Control, Section 4.14 of the respective indentures governing the Notes requires the Offerors to make an offer to purchase at a purchase price in cash equal to the Change of Control Purchase Price, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but excluding, the date of purchase. The Offerors, however, are permitted to make a Change of Control Offer in advance of the Change of Control if a definitive agreement for such Change of Control is in place at the time the offer is made.
The Change of Control Offer will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on September 21, 2022, unless extended or earlier terminated. The Acquisition is expected to close in October 2022, and the Offerors intend to extend the expiration time to have the purchase date in the Change of Control Offer coincide with the closing of the Acquisition. If the requisite consents to approve the proposed amendments with respect to a series of Notes are received (and a supplemental indenture to the related indenture giving effect to the proposed amendments is executed), the Offerors expect to terminate the Change of Control Offer for such series of Notes.
The consummation of the Acquisition is not conditioned upon, either directly or indirectly, the consummation of the Change of Control Offer.
Holders who do not tender their Notes in the Change of Control Offer, or who tender their Notes in the Change of Control Offer but validly withdraw such Notes, may tender their Notes in the Tender Offer. Holders should note that the Total Consideration is higher than, and the Tender Consideration is lower than, the Change of Control Purchase Price under the Change of Control Offer.
This press release neither constitutes a notice of Change of Control Offer as required by the respective indentures governing the Notes, nor does it constitute an offer to purchase, or a solicitation of an offer to sell or a solicitation of consents with respect to, any security. No offer, solicitation or purchase will be made in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or purchase would be unlawful.
Requests for information or additional copies of the Change of Control Offer, dated August 24, 2022, may be directed to D.F. King & Co, Inc., the Information and Tender Agent, toll free at (888) 541-9895, toll at (212) 269-5550 (Banks and Brokers) or email at nielsen@dfking.com.
This communication includes information that could constitute forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include those set forth above relating to the proposed transaction as well as those that may be identified by words such as "will," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "should," "could" and similar expressions. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results and events could differ materially from what presently is expected, including regarding the proposed transaction and Nielsen ONE. Factors leading thereto may include, without limitation, the risks related to Ukraine conflict or the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and financial markets, the uncertainties relating to the impact of the Ukraine conflict or the COVID-19 pandemic on Nielsen's business, the failure of Nielsen's new business strategy in accomplishing Nielsen's objectives, economic or other conditions in the markets Nielsen is engaged in, impacts of actions and behaviors of customers, suppliers and competitors, technological developments, as well as legal and regulatory rules and processes affecting Nielsen's business, the timing, receipt and terms and conditions of any required governmental and regulatory approvals of the proposed transaction that could reduce anticipated benefits or cause the parties to abandon the proposed transaction, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the transaction agreement entered into pursuant to the proposed transaction (the "Agreement"), the possibility that the Company shareholders may not approve the Acquisition, the risk that the parties to the Agreement may not be able to satisfy the conditions to the proposed transaction in a timely manner or at all, risks related to disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the proposed transaction, the risk that any announcements relating to the proposed transaction could have adverse effects on the market price of Nielsen's ordinary shares, the risk of any unexpected costs or expenses resulting from the proposed transaction, the risk of any litigation relating to the proposed transaction, the risk that the proposed transaction and its announcement could have an adverse effect on the ability of Nielsen to retain customers and retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, employees, shareholders and other business relationships and on its operating results and business generally, the risk the pending proposed transaction could distract management of Nielsen, and other specific risk factors that are outlined in Nielsen's disclosure filings and materials, which you can find on http://www.nielsen.com/investors, such as its 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K reports that have been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Please consult these documents for a more complete understanding of these risks and uncertainties. This list of factors is not intended to be exhaustive. Such forward-looking statements only speak as of the date of these materials, and Nielsen assumes no obligation to update any written or oral forward-looking statement made by Nielsen or on its behalf as a result of new information, future events or other factors, except as required by law.
This communication relates to the proposed transaction involving Nielsen. In connection with the proposed transaction, Nielsen will file relevant materials with the SEC, including Nielsen's definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed on July 8, 2022, as supplemented by the supplement to the definitive proxy statement filed on August 19, 2022 (the "Proxy Statement"). This communication is not a substitute for the Proxy Statement or for any other document that Nielsen may file with the SEC and send to its shareholders in connection with the proposed transaction. The proposed transaction will be submitted to Nielsen's shareholders for their consideration. Before making any voting decision, Nielsen's shareholders are urged to read all relevant documents filed or to be filed with the SEC, including the Proxy Statement, as well as any amendments or supplements to those documents, when they become available because they will contain important information about the proposed transaction.
Nielsen's shareholders are able to obtain a free copy of the Proxy Statement, as well as other filings containing information about Nielsen, without charge, at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov). Copies of the Proxy Statement and the filings with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference therein can also be obtained, without charge, by directing a request to Nielsen Holdings plc, 675 6th Avenue New York, NY 10010, Attention: Investor Relations; telephone (410) 717-7134, or from Nielsen's website www.nielsen.com.
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Ukraine has spent Wednesday marking its annual independence day and Mr Zelensky had previously said Russia might do something "cruel" to disrupt the celebrations. [Photo: BBC News]
A Russian rocket strike on a Ukrainian train station has killed 22 people, Ukraine says, on the day marking six months since Moscow’s invasion began.
It says five of the victims of the attack in the eastern town of Chaplyne burnt to death in a vehicle. An 11-year-old boy also was killed.
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the strike in the middle of a UN Security Council meeting.
Russia has made no comment. It denies targeting civilian infrastructure.
Mr Zelensky said he learned of the strike on Chaplyne, between Dnipro and Donetsk, as he was preparing to speak to the Security Council, adding: “This is how Russia prepared for the UN Security council meeting”.
“Four passenger carriages are on fire now… the number of fatalities could increase,” he said.
In April, a strike on another train station killed more than 50 people.
Ukraine has spent Wednesday marking its annual independence day and Mr Zelensky had previously said Russia might do something “cruel” to disrupt the celebrations.
Earlier he accused Moscow’s forces of turning the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant into a “war zone” that endangered the plant and the people of Europe and put the world “on the brink of radiation catastrophe”.
The UN Secretary-General told the same meeting that the “senseless war” could push millions of people into extreme poverty, both in Ukraine and beyond.
Around the world, there were gatherings of supporters in the streets to mark Ukraine’s independence today. World leaders also rallied to support the embattled nation to mark the occasion.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson appeared in Kyiv on an unannounced trip to show his country’s support, announcing £54m ($63.5m) in new military aid – a figure dwarfed by an announcement from US President Joe Biden of an extra $3bn (£2.5bn).
Messages of support arrived from across the globe: from Australia, Germany, Finland, Poland, Turkey and more. In the Vatican, Pope Francis called for “concrete steps” to end the war and avert the risk of a nuclear disaster at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant – Europe’s largest.
But in the streets of Kyiv, it was relatively quiet.
Ukraine had banned large gatherings and events over fears that Russia could target such civilian gatherings. It followed a warning from the US for any of its citizens to leave ahead of the anniversary.
Some gathered anyway on Khreshchatyk Street to look at the array of captured Russian tanks and armoured vehicles put on display instead of the usual Ukrainian parade.
Between his political speeches, President Zelensky and his wife also attended a memorial ceremony for the fallen soldiers and civilians of the war, laying yellow and blue flowers at Kyiv’s Memory Wall of Fallen Defenders.
Earlier this week, Ukrainian officials gave their first update on military causalities in some time – saying that nearly 9,000 soldiers had been killed in the six-month conflict, though that number cannot be independently verified.
Despite the losses, the Ukrainian leader had started the day with a defiant national address, vowing to retake the whole of Ukraine, “without any concessions or compromises”.
“We don’t know these words – they were destroyed by missiles on 24 February,” he said.
“The enemy thought we would greet them with flowers and champagne, but received wreaths and Molotov cocktails instead.
In Russia, meanwhile, the day marking half a year since the start of the invasion passed quietly.
The BBC’s Will Vernon in Moscow says there has been almost no mention of the six months of Russia’s “special military operation” on television or from officials – possibly a sign that authorities do not want to emphasise the drawn-out campaign.
Russia had initially promised a short, decisive campaign – but Ukrainian resistance quickly pushed Russian forces away from the capital, and months later Russia redeployed its forces to concentrate on the eastern breakaway provinces where it already enjoyed support. In recent weeks, the front lines have hardly moved.
The former mayor of Yekaterinburg was arrested on charges of “discrediting the Russian army”, which since the invasion of Ukraine began can carry a prison sentence of up to five years.
As he was led away, he said he was being arrested for saying out loud “one phrase, ‘the invasion of Ukraine'”.
Thousands of people have faced the courts over such charges, with a large majority found guilty, human rights lawyers say.
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When Minneapolis teachers settled a 14-day strike in March, they celebrated a groundbreaking provision in their new contract that was meant to shield teachers of color from seniority-based layoffs and help ensure that students from racial minorities have teachers who look like them.
Months later, conservative media outlets have erupted with denunciations of the policy as racist and unconstitutional discrimination against white educators.
One legal group is looking to recruit teachers and taxpayers willing to sue to throw out the language. The teachers union paints the dispute as a ginned-up controversy when there’s no imminent danger of anyone losing their job. Meanwhile, the feud is unfolding just months ahead of arguments in a pair of U.S. Supreme Court cases that could reshape affirmative action.
“The same people who want to take down teachers unions and blame seniority are now defending it for white people,” said Greta Callahan, president of the teachers unit at the Minneapolis Federation of Teachers. “This is all made up by the right wing now. And we could not be more proud of this language.”
Recent coverage on conservative platforms have quoted criticism from Donald Trump Jr. and former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker. On Twitter, Walker called it “another example of why government unions should be eliminated.”
The contract language doesn’t specifically say that white teachers would be laid off ahead of teachers of color, though critics say that’s what the effect would be. The contract exempts “teachers who are members of populations underrepresented among licensed teachers in the District,” as well as alumni of historically Black and Hispanic colleges, and of tribal colleges. Around 60% of the district’s teachers are white, while more than 60% of the students are from racial minorities.
Advocates say students from racial minorities perform better when their educators include teachers and support staff of color, and that it’s especially critical in a district that suffers from stubborn achievement gaps. Callahan said her union fought for years to get the protection added to its contract, and that she knows of two other Minnesota districts with similar provisions.
Minneapolis is one of many districts across the U.S. struggling with declining teacher headcounts and tight budgets. But Callahan disputed that the provision threatens anyone’s job, noting that Minneapolis has nearly 300 unfilled positions as teachers and students prepare to go back to school, and the language won’t take effect until the 2023 academic year.
Callahan called it “just one teensy, tiny step towards equity” that doesn’t begin to make up for many teachers of color quitting the district in recent years because they felt underpaid and disrespected.
To Lindsey West, a fifth grade teacher at Clara Barton Community School who identifies as Black and Indigenous, the seniority language is one piece of a bigger mission of improving education.
West said she feels strongly that students of color benefit from having teachers that look like them, but said she’s also seen that diversity can be empowering for white students. She said she’s sometimes been the first educator of color that Black or white students have had.
“We want to have kids from all demographics having experiences with people of different backgrounds and different cultures, and becoming aware that our shared humanity is what’s important, and not the things that divide us,” West said.
Minneapolis Public Schools interim Superintendent Rochelle Cox declined a request for an interview.
“The object of this provision is clearly to lay off white teachers first, regardless of merit, based on the color of their skin, and that is a big problem under the Constitution and the Fourteenth Amendment,” said James Dickey, senior trial counsel at the Upper Midwest Law Center, a conservative nonprofit that often takes on public employee unions. It has brought litigation over such issues as COVID-19 mask mandates and displays of Black Lives Matter posters.
Dickey said his group is considering suing and has had a flood of Minneapolis taxpayers – and some teachers – contact them to say they are “offended that my tax dollars could go to fund this kind of racist agenda.”
Andrew Crook, spokesman for the American Federation of Teachers, said he didn’t know of anything similar to the Minneapolis wording in contracts in other states, though he said some contracts provide exceptions from straight seniority rules for teachers in hard-to-fill specialties.
Two affirmative action cases set for oral arguments before the Supreme Court in October, involving Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, could have a bearing on the Minneapolis dispute. The cases are challenges to the consideration of race in college admission decisions.
Affirmative action has been reviewed by the high court several times over the past 40 years and has generally been upheld, but with limits. With three new conservative justices on the court since its last review, however, the practice may be facing its greatest threat yet. | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/world_national/teacher-contract-race-language-ignites-firestorm/article_95003c62-2242-11ed-a3d1-2733ef34f702.html | 2022-08-24T22:10:26Z | https://www.miamitimesonline.com/news/world_national/teacher-contract-race-language-ignites-firestorm/article_95003c62-2242-11ed-a3d1-2733ef34f702.html | true |
(The Hill) – Reality-star-turned-criminal-reform-advocate Kim Kardashian bested Hillary Clinton in a legal knowledge trivia contest during filming for “Gutsy,” Clinton’s forthcoming documentary series on women with her daughter Chelsea Clinton, People reports.
The mother-daughter-duo sat down with Kardashian, who in December announced she had passed her first “baby bar” exam, to discuss her criminal justice work, which the former Democratic presidential nominee and secretary of State called “impressive.”
“She’s very self-aware that her celebrity can make a difference positively, and where it may make a negative difference,” Clinton said of the mogul.
Clinton added, “She never wants to make a negative difference, so being judicious and thoughtful about when and where and how she engages was really impressive to us. I want, even beyond this series, to do whatever I can to help her in that work.”
Kardashian showcased her “impressive” knowledge by winning the trivia contest, which consisted of questions on topics such as use of deadly force, 11-4.
Clinton, who has a law degree from Yale, jokingly said her loss was more than just humbling.
“Oh, it was heartbreaking!” she told People.
Chelsea Clinton defended her mother, saying her loss appeared to be a result of reaction time.
“Sometimes, I could see my mom knew what the answer was, but she wouldn’t hit the buzzer in time,” the writer and global health advocate said in a video clip published by People.
Clinton said she was also intrigued by how well Kardashian performed.
“Mom, you made a good effort,” Chelsea said.
Kardashian has used her celebrity status to bring attention to several cases, including pushing for the jailed father of a Uvalde, Texas, school shooting victim to be allowed to attend his child’s funeral in June.
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President Joe Biden made many Marylanders happy Wednesday when he announced the federal government is giving them breathing room when it comes to student loan debt.About 43 million Americans have federal student loan debt, and according to federal data, the average loan balance exceeds $37,000."We will forgive $10,000," Biden said Wednesday afternoon.| RELATED: President announces student debt forgiveness plan. Here's what it includesCarol Segovia and her daughter, Lexxie Segovia, have been waiting for the president to speak those words. Both are thrilled that he made good on his campaign promise. Lexxie Segovia even posted on the president's Instagram page, thanking him."I think that it's a great thing for a bunch of students that are in the same position as I'm in right now, looking for a job and just feeling their way through," Lexxie Segovia said.Lexxie Segovia qualifies under the president's plan and will get her debt reduced to $10,000.| RELATED: The way student loans accumulate interest could change under a proposed rule. Here's what to know"To me, it's monumental, it's a lot for me," Lexxie Segovia said.Carol Segovia is grateful because the forgiveness not only helps her daughter."I just want to say thank so much to President Biden and his administration. It made a difference in Lexxie's life with doing this because it gives her a chance to get her feet on the ground with life and actually it helps her sister, (who) will be able to take advantage of it, and her sister's 43 years old," Carol Segovia said.The payment freeze that started in 2020 will also be extended one last time until Dec. 31.| RELATED: Another $3.9 billion in student loan debt canceled for former for-profit college students
BALTIMORE — President Joe Biden made many Marylanders happy Wednesday when he announced the federal government is giving them breathing room when it comes to student loan debt.
About 43 million Americans have federal student loan debt, and according to federal data, the average loan balance exceeds $37,000.
"We will forgive $10,000," Biden said Wednesday afternoon.
| RELATED: President announces student debt forgiveness plan. Here's what it includes
Carol Segovia and her daughter, Lexxie Segovia, have been waiting for the president to speak those words. Both are thrilled that he made good on his campaign promise. Lexxie Segovia even posted on the president's Instagram page, thanking him.
"I think that it's a great thing for a bunch of students that are in the same position as I'm in right now, looking for a job and just feeling their way through," Lexxie Segovia said.
Lexxie Segovia qualifies under the president's plan and will get her debt reduced to $10,000.
| RELATED: The way student loans accumulate interest could change under a proposed rule. Here's what to know
"To me, it's monumental, it's a lot for me," Lexxie Segovia said.
Carol Segovia is grateful because the forgiveness not only helps her daughter.
"I just want to say thank so much to President Biden and his administration. It made a difference in Lexxie's life with doing this because it gives her a chance to get her feet on the ground with life and actually it helps her sister, (who) will be able to take advantage of it, and her sister's 43 years old," Carol Segovia said.
The payment freeze that started in 2020 will also be extended one last time until Dec. 31.
| RELATED: Another $3.9 billion in student loan debt canceled for former for-profit college students
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Federal officials speaking Wednesday afternoon in east Baltimore alongside state and city leaders announced plans to curb violence with federal law as part of a new crime-fighting strategy."Public safety is a basic right and shouldn't be too much to ask for," Maryland U.S. Attorney Erek Barron said.With visual, vocal and bipartisan support, the federal prosecutor unveiled three key components of the initiative that he said are all actions his office has never done before. There's a new violent and organized crime section with 30 new state-funded positions -- including prosecutors, investigators and analysts -- that will be up and running by October.Barron said the U.S. Attorney's Office for Maryland will start using "the Al Capone model of prosecution.""(We'll) take violent people off the streets by any appropriate legal means necessary," Barron said. "I don't think Joe Public cares how we get a violent criminal off our streets. They just want them off."Barron said his office is prioritizing pursuing fraud cases."Any and all wrongdoing, our office prioritizes, including pandemic fraud, for instance, unemployment insurance fraud," Barron said. "You might not believe it, but what we have found is that within half of our targets are involved in such fraud."Additionally, Barron said his team will scour city firearms cases for violations of the federal school-zone statute and prosecute the cases in federal court."That's a great new strategy. It takes it out of the city, it takes it out of the state's hands and puts it in the feds' hands with a different set of rules and a different operating mode. It will be great," said Cynthia Brooks, who works in east Baltimore.Prosecutors said the school-zone statute is not currently well-known, but firearms violations within 1,000 feet of a school building or playground can result in years in federal prison. Barron said that is one way the federal government plans to start reducing violent crime in Baltimore."School grounds should be safe, sacred and free of fear," Barron said.Residents and people who work in east Baltimore expressed mixed feelings, but most who spoke with 11 News said they want to be part of the conversation and the solution."It sounds good, I hope, and I'm praying that their plan works," Brooks said. "Let us let us have our streets back.""They should have went further up the street in Patterson Park, where all the crime is happening," said Tyrone Towson, of Baltimore."I don't see no individuals like me or any individuals who have children or family members around here say anything," said Gary Bates, of Baltimore.Barron said there is no way to quantify how many violent offenders might be successfully prosecuted in federal court under this new initiative, especially because the "Al Capone" part of it is so far-reaching.
BALTIMORE — Federal officials speaking Wednesday afternoon in east Baltimore alongside state and city leaders announced plans to curb violence with federal law as part of a new crime-fighting strategy.
"Public safety is a basic right and shouldn't be too much to ask for," Maryland U.S. Attorney Erek Barron said.
With visual, vocal and bipartisan support, the federal prosecutor unveiled three key components of the initiative that he said are all actions his office has never done before. There's a new violent and organized crime section with 30 new state-funded positions -- including prosecutors, investigators and analysts -- that will be up and running by October.
Barron said the U.S. Attorney's Office for Maryland will start using "the Al Capone model of prosecution."
"(We'll) take violent people off the streets by any appropriate legal means necessary," Barron said. "I don't think Joe Public cares how we get a violent criminal off our streets. They just want them off."
Barron said his office is prioritizing pursuing fraud cases.
"Any and all wrongdoing, our office prioritizes, including pandemic fraud, for instance, unemployment insurance fraud," Barron said. "You might not believe it, but what we have found is that within half of our targets are involved in such fraud."
Additionally, Barron said his team will scour city firearms cases for violations of the federal school-zone statute and prosecute the cases in federal court.
"That's a great new strategy. It takes it out of the city, it takes it out of the state's hands and puts it in the feds' hands with a different set of rules and a different operating mode. It will be great," said Cynthia Brooks, who works in east Baltimore.
Prosecutors said the school-zone statute is not currently well-known, but firearms violations within 1,000 feet of a school building or playground can result in years in federal prison. Barron said that is one way the federal government plans to start reducing violent crime in Baltimore.
"School grounds should be safe, sacred and free of fear," Barron said.
Residents and people who work in east Baltimore expressed mixed feelings, but most who spoke with 11 News said they want to be part of the conversation and the solution.
"It sounds good, I hope, and I'm praying that their plan works," Brooks said. "Let us let us have our streets back."
"They should have went further up the street in Patterson Park, where all the crime is happening," said Tyrone Towson, of Baltimore.
"I don't see no individuals like me or any individuals who have children or family members around here say anything," said Gary Bates, of Baltimore.
Barron said there is no way to quantify how many violent offenders might be successfully prosecuted in federal court under this new initiative, especially because the "Al Capone" part of it is so far-reaching.
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US says airstrikes in Syria intended to send message to Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military airstrikes in eastern Syria were a message to Iran and Tehran-backed militias that targeted American troops this month and several other times over the past year, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Colin Kahl, the undersecretary of defense for policy, told reporters that the U.S. airstrikes overnight on facilities used by militias backed by Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard demonstrated that “the United States will not hesitate to defend itself against Iranian and Iran-backed aggression when it occurs.”
He said the U.S. decision to launch the strikes was based on both the nature of the militia attacks on Aug. 15 at the al-Tanf Garrison, where U.S. troops are based in the south, and the fact that, based on recovered drone parts, “we believe we have Iran dead to rights on attribution.”
The opposition war monitor the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights and activist collective Deir Ezzor 24 said the airstrikes targeted the Ayash Camp run by the Fatimiyoun group made up of Shiite fighters from Afghanistan. The war monitor reported that at least six Syrian and foreign militants were killed in the airstrikes, while Deir Ezzor 24 reported 10 deaths.
Deir Ez-Zor is a strategic province that borders Iraq and contains oil fields. Iran-backed militia groups and Syrian forces control the area and have often been the target of Israeli war planes in previous strikes.
In Iran, Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani issued a statement condemning the American strike “against the people and infrastructure of Syria.” He denied Iran had any link to those targeted.
Iran routinely denies arming militia groups that target U.S. forces in the region, despite weaponry linking back to them.
Kahl said the U.S. strikes underscore that while the U.S. continues to pursue negotiations with Iran to resume its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, those talks are not connected at all to America’s willingness to take against when attacked.
“The threats that they engage in against our people in the region or elsewhere, are not linked to wherever we end up on the nuclear deal,” said Kahl. “It actually has nothing to do with our willingness and resolve to defend ourselves. And I think the strike last night was a pretty clear communication to the Iranians that these things are are all on different tracks.”
The U.S. military’s Central Command said the strikes “took proportionate, deliberate action intended to limit the risk of escalation and minimize the risk of casualties.” It did not identify the targets or offer any casualty figures from the strikes, which the military said came at the orders of President Joe Biden.
“Today’s strikes were necessary to protect and defend U.S. personnel,” Central Command spokesman Col. Joe Buccino said in a statement.
Kahl said the coordinated attack on two U.S. facilities at al-Tanf at the same time this month fueled concerns that “Iran intends to do more of this and we wanted to disabuse them of any sense that that was a good idea.”
He said the U.S. initially identified 11 bunker targets at the site and ended up striking nine because there was evidence there may be people near two of the locations and the goal was not to cause casualties.
The U.S. Treasury said the Fatimiyoun group has fought numerous battles in Syria, and is led by Iran’s elite Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guard.
“The Ayash warehouse is a very important one for Iran’s militias,” Deir Ezzor 24 CEO Omar Abu Layla told The Associated Press. “We expect that Iran will respond, either in al-Tanf or possibly in Iraq.”
In the Aug. 15 attack, drones allegedly launched by Iranian-backed militias targeted the al-Tanf Garrison used by American forces. Central Command described the assault as causing “zero casualties and no damage” at the time.
There was no immediate acknowledgment by Syria’s state-run media of the strikes hitting Deir Ez-Zor.
U.S. forces entered Syria in 2015, backing allied forces in their fight against the Islamic State group.
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For the drive home in Bismarck: Partly cloudy skies. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low near 55F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Looking ahead, the Bismarck area can expect a very hot day tomorrow. It looks like it will be a warm 81 degrees. 57 degrees is tomorrow's low. Partly cloudy skies are in the forecast. High UV indexes are expected. Be careful outside, especially during late morning through mid-afternoon. If your shadow is shorter than you, seek shade and wear protective clothing and generously apply sunscreen on exposed skin. The area will see gentle winds tomorrow, with winds only reaching 7 miles per hour, coming from northeast. This report is created automatically with weather data provided by TownNews.com. Keep an eye on bismarcktribune.com for forecast information and severe weather updates.
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A San Francisco Bay Area man reported missing on Monday was found alive on Tuesday with moderate injuries after driving off a cliff.
The unidentified man was rescued next to the overturned Land Rover that he drove over a cliff on the back roads of La Honda, the California Highway Patrol said.
A passerby spotted the man and vehicle at around 11:30 a.m. about 250 feet down a cliff on a road three miles west of State Route 35, the snaking highway also known as Skyline Boulevard that runs along the ridge of the Santa Cruz Mountains, CHP spokesperson Art Montiel told SFGATE in a phone interview.
The man was first reported missing by his family at 9 p.m. on Aug. 22. "We don’t know what time he drove over the cliff," Montiel said.
It's unknown what led the man to drive down the embankment. After the fall, he self-extracted from the car, a message posted on Cal Fire's San Mateo - Santa Cruz Unit Twitter page said. Cal Fire spokesperson Cecile Narboni added that sometime in the middle of the night, he was able to get out of the car and crawl about 30 feet, but he wasn't able to move beyond that point.
Firefighters arrived on scene and "used a rope system to bring him up in a basket," Cal Fire said.
Montiel said the man sustained head injuries and was transported to a hospital. He spent the night at the bottom of the embankment.
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(The Hill) – Democrats are coming off a special election win in New York with a fresh burst of energy and a sense that the 2022 midterm elections might not deliver the kind of devastating blow to their House majority that they have long feared.
Pat Ryan, a Democratic county executive, narrowly defeated Republican Marc Molinaro on Tuesday in the race for a vacant House seat in New York’s Hudson Valley that was largely seen as a bellwether for the political climate heading into the fall.
Ryan’s win was, in and of itself, a massive boon for House Democrats eager to stave off an electoral thrashing in November. But it was also only the latest in a series of better-than-expected special election performances for the party and the latest sign that the political tides may be shifting in Democrats’ favor.
“It’s a friendly reminder that, every time the narrative counts us out, we know how to change it,” Antjuan Seawright, a Democratic strategist and senior adviser to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), said. “You can’t always predict what defines an election six or seven months out. And the very things that Republicans and the media have considered to define the election, haven’t defined this election.”
“I do think we have a hell of a chance of maintaining this majority,” he added.
To be sure, special elections aren’t necessarily the best indicators for how the general elections will shake out.
Turnout tends to be lower and as political strategists and operatives on both sides of the aisle like to point out, special elections are just that: special. Michael McAdams, the communications director for the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), noted as much on Wednesday.
“Majorities are won in November not August,” McAdams said in a statement. “We look forward to prosecuting the case against Democrats’ failed one party rule that’s left American families worse off.”
But Democrats are nonetheless buoyed as begin the sprint to the general election, pointing to perhaps the most powerful driving force behind their recent special election performances: the Supreme Court’s decision earlier this summer to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Since then, Democrats have sought to rally voters around the idea that a Republican-controlled Congress could further erode protections for reproductive rights, a strategy that has so far shown signs of paying off.
In each of the four special elections decided since the Supreme Court made its ruling – one in Nebraska, one in Minnesota and two in New York – Democrats have outpaced President Biden’s 2020 performance, even in the three they lost. In Alaska, a state former President Trump carried by 10 points in 2020, Democrat Mary Peltola leads the field in the special election for the at-large House seat, though results are still being tabulated.
The issue of abortion rights proved particularly pivotal in the special election in New York’s 19th District on Tuesday. In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision, Ryan centered his campaign around reproductive rights, casting the special election as a chance for voters to register their outrage at efforts to restrict abortion access.
Molinaro, meanwhile, focused more on issues like crime and inflation. While he has said that he opposes a federal ban on abortions, Ryan still hammered him over his belief that the issue should be decided by the states.
Chris Taylor, a spokesperson for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), cast Ryan’s victory as the latest sign that voters are poised to reject Republicans this fall over the GOP’s approach to abortion rights, proclaiming that “House Republicans’ dream of a red wave has gone up in smoke.”
“For the fourth time this summer, voters rejected MAGA Republicans’ extreme attempt to rip away women’s freedoms by backing Democrats because they know we’ll protect their freedoms,” Taylor said. “Every day between now and Election Day we’ll make sure voters know Democrats are the party of freedom and MAGA Republicans are the party of extremism.”
One national Republican strategist, however, attributed Molinaro’s loss in the Hudson Valley district on Tuesday in part to low turnout among independents, who are unaccustomed to voting in primary elections in New York because of the state’s partisan nominating contests.
“Our fear, which turned out to be true, was that independents do not turn out on Primary Day in New York because New York has a closed primary system,” the strategist said. “What you saw was just partisan turnout. The general election in this district is going to look very different than last night’s special election.”
And Democrats are still facing strong headwinds in their bid to hold their House majority.
The party in power almost always loses ground in Congress in midterm elections, and Biden’s approval ratings have lingered underwater for the past year. What’s more, the GOP needs to gain just five seats to recapture control of the lower chamber and the party is poised to pick up a handful of those seats thanks to redistricting alone.
Even Seawright, the DCCC adviser, acknowledged that there are circumstances outside of Democrats’ control and that the party needs “to be able to respond” to the unexpected, especially in the final months before the general elections.
Still, there are signs that Democrats’ recent burst of momentum isn’t just limited to special elections. Over the past month, the party has regained a narrow lead on the generic ballot – a poll question asking voters which party they would rather see control the House – according to the data website FiveThirtyEight.
And on Wednesday, two election handicappers, the Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball, shifted the November election in New York’s 18th District, where Ryan will seek his first full term in Congress, in Democrats’ direction.
Even some Republicans concede that the political environment appears to be improving for Democrats.
“The Dems have had a pretty good run lately,” one GOP strategist familiar with House races said. “It’s getting harder to say that it’s just a fluke. Do I think that they’re going to win the House? No, not at all. But also, what’s happening now doesn’t exactly say ‘red wave’ to me.” | https://www.wjhl.com/hill-politics/we-have-a-hell-of-a-chance-special-elections-fuel-democratic-hopes-in-the-house/ | 2022-08-24T22:35:08Z | https://www.wjhl.com/hill-politics/we-have-a-hell-of-a-chance-special-elections-fuel-democratic-hopes-in-the-house/ | false |
Biden names new Secret Service director amid Jan. 6 scrutiny
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday named Kim Cheatle, a veteran Secret Service official, to be the agency’s next director as it faces controversy over missing text messages around the time thousands of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Cheatle, who left the Secret Service in 2021 for a job as a security executive at PepsiCo, takes the reins as multiple congressional committees and the Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog are investigating the missing text messages, which the Secret Service has said were purged during a technology transition.
Cheatle had served in the Secret Service for 27 years and was the first woman to be named assistant director of protective operations, the division that provides protection to the president and other dignitaries.
Cheatle had served on Biden’s protective detail when he was vice president. During that time, Biden “came to trust” her judgment and counsel, he said in a statement.
Biden said that her and first lady Jill Biden “know firsthand Kim’s commitment to her job and to the Secret Service’s people and mission.”
Cheatle replaces James Murray, who had announced his retirement to take a position with Snap, the social media company best known for its app, Snapchat. He announced last month that he would delay his retirement amid the investigations while Biden looked for a new director.
The Secret Service has faced increasing criticism after admitting that text messages from around the time of the attack of Jan. 6, 2021, on the Capitol were deleted.
The agency has said the messages were purged when its phones were migrated to a new system in the weeks after the 2021 attack. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., a member of the House committee investigating the attack, has said the Secret Service told the committee that it left it up to individual agents to decide what electronic records to keep and what to delete during the process.
The committee has taken a recent, renewed interest in the Secret Service following the dramatic testimony of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson about Trump’s actions on the day of the insurrection.
The Secret Service has said all procedures were followed and pledged “full cooperation” with all of the reviews and investigations, including a criminal investigation by the Homeland Security’s inspector general.
Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said Cheatle “is a law enforcement veteran and served as the first female assistant director in charge of all protective operations for the agency before retiring.”
“We are ecstatic to welcome her back as the next Director of the United States Secret Service,” he said in a tweet.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Macro S.A. (NYSE: BMA; BYMA: BMA) ("Banco Macro" or "BMA" or the "Bank") announced today its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 ("2Q22"). All figures are in Argentine pesos (Ps.) and have been restated in terms of the measuring unit current at the end of the reporting period. As of 1Q20, the Bank began reporting results applying Hyperinflation Accounting, in accordance with IFRS IAS 29 as established by the Central Bank. For ease of comparison, figures of previous quarters of 2021 have been restated applying IAS 29 to reflect the accumulated effect of the inflation adjustment for each period through June 30, 2022.
- The Bank's net income totaled Ps.4.1 billion in 2Q22. This result was 41% lower than the Ps.7 billion posted in 1Q22 and 45% lower than the result registered in 2Q21. As of 2Q22, the accumulated annualized return on average equity ("ROAE") and the accumulated annualized return on average assets ("ROAA") were 7.1% and 1.7%, respectively.
- In 2Q22 Net Operating Income (before G&A and personnel expenses) totaled Ps.81.3 billion, 8% or Ps.6 billion higher than in 1Q22 and 26% or Ps.16.6 billion higher than the same period of last year.
- In 2Q22 Operating Income (after G&A and personnel expenses) totaled Ps.44.5 billion, 4% or Ps.1.6 billion higher than in 1Q22 and 39% or Ps.12.6 billion higher than the same period of last year.
- In 2Q22, Banco Macro's financing to the private sector increased 2% or Ps.9.9 billion quarter over quarter ("QoQ") totaling Ps.446 billion and increased 2% or Ps.6.9 billion year over year ("YoY").
- In 2Q22, Banco Macro's total deposits increased 8% or Ps.63.4 billion QoQ, totaling Ps.858.2 billion and representing 83% of the Bank's total liabilities. Private sector deposits increased 10% or Ps.72.1 billion YoY.
- Banco Macro continued showing a strong solvency ratio, with an excess capital of Ps.284.3 billion, 40.5% regulatory capital ratio – Basel III and 35.9% Tier 1 Ratio. In addition, the Bank's liquid assets remained at an adequate level, reaching 90% of its total deposits in 2Q22.
- In 2Q22, the Bank's non-performing to total financing ratio was 1.25% and the coverage ratio reached 159.71%.
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DAYTON, OH (WDTN) – Mark Pompilio of the Community Blood Center is asking for your help! They are in need of donors, so much so they are giving out some wonderful prizes. Watch the video to learn more about the prizes.
“Blood donation requirements: Donors are required to provide a photo ID that includes their full name. Past CBC donors are also asked to bring their CBC donor ID card. Donors must be at least 17 years of age (16 years old with parental consent: form available at www.givingblood.org or at the Dayton CBC and mobile blood drive locations), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds (you may have to weigh more depending on your height), and be in good physical health. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) changes blood donor eligibility guidelines periodically. Individuals with eligibility questions can email canidonate@cbccts.org or call (937) 461-3220. Make an appointment at www.DonorTime.com.” | https://www.wdtn.com/living-dayton/community-blood-center-searching-for-end-of-summer-donations/ | 2022-08-24T22:36:50Z | https://www.wdtn.com/living-dayton/community-blood-center-searching-for-end-of-summer-donations/ | true |
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday named Kim Cheatle, a veteran Secret Service official, to be the agency’s next director as it faces controversy over missing text messages around the time thousands of supporters of then-President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol.
Cheatle, who left the Secret Service in 2021 for a job as a security executive at PepsiCo, takes the reins as multiple congressional committees and the Department of Homeland Security's internal watchdog are investigating the missing text messages, which the Secret Service has said were purged during a technology transition.
Cheatle had served in the Secret Service for 27 years and was the first woman to be named assistant director of protective operations, the division that provides protection to the president and other dignitaries.
Cheatle had served on Biden’s protective detail when he was vice president. During that time, Biden “came to trust" her judgment and counsel, he said in a statement.
Biden said that her and first lady Jill Biden “know firsthand Kim’s commitment to her job and to the Secret Service’s people and mission.”
Cheatle replaces James Murray, who had announced his retirement to take a position with Snap, the social media company best known for its app, Snapchat. He announced last month that he would delay his retirement amid the investigations while Biden looked for a new director.
The Secret Service has faced increasing criticism after admitting that text messages from around the time of the attack of Jan. 6, 2021, on the Capitol were deleted.
The agency has said the messages were purged when its phones were migrated to a new system in the weeks after the 2021 attack. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, D-Fla., a member of the House committee investigating the attack, has said the Secret Service told the committee that it left it up to individual agents to decide what electronic records to keep and what to delete during the process.
The committee has taken a recent, renewed interest in the Secret Service following the dramatic testimony of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson about Trump’s actions on the day of the insurrection.
The Secret Service has said all procedures were followed and pledged “full cooperation” with all of the reviews and investigations, including a criminal investigation by the Homeland Security's inspector general.
Secret Service spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said Cheatle “is a law enforcement veteran and served as the first female assistant director in charge of all protective operations for the agency before retiring.”
“We are ecstatic to welcome her back as the next Director of the United States Secret Service,” he said in a tweet. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Biden-names-new-Secret-Service-director-amid-Jan-17396092.php | 2022-08-24T22:38:37Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Biden-names-new-Secret-Service-director-amid-Jan-17396092.php | false |
Should you get the COVID-19 booster now or wait for the new vaccine? We asked the experts
FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - Just a few short weeks separate the public from a new covid vaccine formula aimed to target the Omicron subvariants Ba.4 and Ba.5, as well as the original strain of the virus. And that has local experts suggesting if you haven’t already received your booster, but are ready to get it, it’s ok to wait just a bit longer.
“Previously we didn’t have a timeline on these so we had been recommending as soon as you’re eligible for your booster, get it right away. Now with numbers going down slightly, I think it’s reasonable to wait another couple weeks,” Sanford Health Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Avish Nagpal said.
Nagpal says he expects the new boosters will roll out shortly after Labor Day once approved by the FDA.
“I don’t expect a delay,” he said.
Officials say Ba.5 accounts for nearly 90 percent of new covid cases in the U.S., which Nagpal says he expects to continue.
“At least for the next couple months. And then, who knows if it’s a new omicron variant or a completely different variant,” he said.
He says while people continue to get sick with covid, hospitalization numbers remain low in North Dakota thanks to vaccines and new medications. Nagpal adds unlike the last two years, he says he’s more optimistic about infection rates staying steady heading into a new school year.
Experts say a more detailed timeline for the new boosters will be released in the coming weeks, and add you are able to get your flu shot *and* you covid shot at the same time.
Currently, only adults ages 50 and up, as well as the immunocompromised, are eligible for a second booster four months after receiving their first.
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(The Hill) – Reality-star-turned-criminal-reform-advocate Kim Kardashian bested Hillary Clinton in a legal knowledge trivia contest during filming for “Gutsy,” Clinton’s forthcoming documentary series on women with her daughter Chelsea Clinton, People reports.
The mother-daughter-duo sat down with Kardashian, who in December announced she had passed her first “baby bar” exam, to discuss her criminal justice work, which the former Democratic presidential nominee and secretary of State called “impressive.”
“She’s very self-aware that her celebrity can make a difference positively, and where it may make a negative difference,” Clinton said of the mogul.
Clinton added, “She never wants to make a negative difference, so being judicious and thoughtful about when and where and how she engages was really impressive to us. I want, even beyond this series, to do whatever I can to help her in that work.”
Kardashian showcased her “impressive” knowledge by winning the trivia contest, which consisted of questions on topics such as use of deadly force, 11-4.
Clinton, who has a law degree from Yale, jokingly said her loss was more than just humbling.
“Oh, it was heartbreaking!” she told People.
Chelsea Clinton defended her mother, saying her loss appeared to be a result of reaction time.
“Sometimes, I could see my mom knew what the answer was, but she wouldn’t hit the buzzer in time,” the writer and global health advocate said in a video clip published by People.
Clinton said she was also intrigued by how well Kardashian performed.
“Mom, you made a good effort,” Chelsea said.
Kardashian has used her celebrity status to bring attention to several cases, including pushing for the jailed father of a Uvalde, Texas, school shooting victim to be allowed to attend his child’s funeral in June.
“Gusty,” based on the Clintons’ 2019 book “The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience,” is set to premiere Sept. 9. on Apple TV+. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/kim-kardashian-beats-hillary-clinton-in-legal-knowledge-trivia-quiz/ | 2022-08-24T22:39:42Z | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/kim-kardashian-beats-hillary-clinton-in-legal-knowledge-trivia-quiz/ | false |
As student loan borrowers anxiously await news about their fate, there are some hustling hard ahead of the president’s announcement. According to the Associated Press, President Biden is expected to announce a plan to forgive up to $10,000 and extend the repayment pause until January 2023.
Forgiving up to $10,000 could immediately impact approximately one-third of all borrowers. But like many other areas disproportionately impacting the Black community, student loans is no exception. NAACP President Derrick Johnson chided the president for even considering such a meager amount given the consistent loyalty of Black voters.
Many Black borrowers owe more than $10,000. On average, Black borrowers owe $52,000 in student loan debt. Black students are more than twice as likely to report graduate school debt than their white counterparts.
The NAACP has been among the leading voices demanding meaningful action on student loans, keeping in line with the Biden-Harris. The organization’s official account also tweeted displeasure at the rumored resolution.
“Canceling $10,000 of student debt after ‘considering’ it for more than a year and a half is like waiting on hold for 6 hours only to get a 5% refund,” the legacy civil rights organization tweeted.
In a recent op-ed for NewsOne, Dream Defenders organizer Alicia Cox said canceling student loans would expand economic opportunity for many. Cox also shared what debt cancellation could mean for other organization members.
“Without student loan debt, thousands of us would have the opportunity to move out of our parent’s homes, afford childcare, buy a house, increase our credit score, start a family and feel less stressed about our finances and more sure of our futures,” wrote Cox. “Like many of my fellow organizers, I owe over $35,000 in student loan debt.”
What Happened To Biden Cancelling Student Loan Debt For HBCU Students?
As a candidate, Biden proposed forgiving federal student loans for students whose families earned less than $125,000, including many HBCU students. Before the official conclusion of the 2020 primary, Biden laid out his proposal in a medium post early in the pandemic. And while many HBCUs have taken advantage of funding made available during the COVID-19 pandemic to forgive student accounts, students and alum still need relief.
In a recent interview with Dean Obeidallah, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, vice-chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, said regardless of what the president decides, Congress will have to take action to “cover” all those who need to be covered.
Black women are often touted as the most educated group but also most profoundly impacted by federal student loan debt. Despite taking on more debt and being highly educated, Black women are still underpaid. More than half of Black student loan borrowers report their net worth as less than their outstanding student loan balances.
Student loan forgiveness advocates hustling hard to the very end
The Student Debt Crisis Center encourages borrowers and supporters to send urgent last-minute messages to the president to do more than $10,000. Many borrowers have been burned and burdened by various issues in the system and years of systemic mismanagement.
According to reports Tuesday evening, Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock was among those who met with the White House chief of staff, pushing for the president to do more. Warnock has been an avid supporter of $50,000 federal student loan debt forgiveness.
The federal government is the largest holder of student loan debt, with federal student loan debt totaling more than 1.6 trillion. This includes parents who have taken out Parent Plus loans in hopes that their children could have more opportunities in life.
Rising tuition costs, dwindling state investment and the unfulfilled promise of higher education drive students and families to take out loans. According to CNBC, approximately 40 percent of outstanding student loans are for post-undergraduate education.
The Department of Education announced changes in April 2022 to address some issues lingering in the system. Administrative failures and errors blocked some borrowers from benefiting from income-driven repayment programs. The Department also announced it would address “forbearance steering,” where loan servicers encouraged borrowers to choose forbearance without availing them of the possibility of income-driven repayment programs.
Congress can still take action to do more than $10,000. But it’s unlikely that the narrow Democratic control in the Senate will yield meaningful relief before the upcoming election.
SEE ALSO:
The One Story: Closing Black Women’s Equal Pay Gap
Congressional Democrats Want President Biden To Extend Student Loan Pause And Cancel Portion Of Debt
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GRANITE FALLS, Wash. — The search for a solution to our region's homeless problem is a difficult one, but a unique program in Snohomish County appears to be helping.
It involves buying RVs for people who are experiencing homelessness and and making them actual homeowners.
The idea of giving mobile homes to people who are homeless can elicit images of derelict campers on the sides of neighborhood streets, but a Snohomish County nonprofit is proving that doesn't have to be the case.
Kristi Hamilton's new home is a used, 270-square-foot RV, complete with all the amenities most of us take for granted, like a bed.
"Since I've had this bed it's the best I've slept in a year," said Kristi. "It's Heaven."
For the past year, Kristi had been sleeping in her van. She used to live in her own Marysville condo, but she lost her job and then debilitating medical conditions took hold, rendering her unable to work.
Unable to pay her bills, the condo was soon gone, and Kristi found herself in an entirely different world.
"I had people trying to open my van door at night. I had people strung out on drugs yelling and screaming at me," she said. "It was scary."
Enter Penelope Protheroe, president of Angel Resource Connection.
The nonprofit buys used motor homes and campers, then turns the titles over to people like Kristi, making them instant homeowners.
The organization has given homes to 11 individuals and families over the past year and a half. Participants in the program must be fully sober and have some source of reliable income.
Angel Resource Connection pays the first and last months rent, then negotiates an affordable rent with a mobile home park which the homeowner will pay, moving forward.
"We have very strict rules, but we also have a philosophy of extreme generosity," said Protheroe. "We believe in giving people more than they're expecting, giving them their dignity back."
Those looking to sell or donate an RV must have the vehicle in good, clean, running shape.
The wait for affordable housing in Snohomish County is three to five years.
Kristi and her 16-year-old dog Benji got into their RV in just a matter of days.
They've been in their humble abode just two weeks - two weeks that have transformed their lives.
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Which Samsung dishwasher is best?
Most people lead busy lives, which can make finding the time to clean so much as a bowl and a spoon by hand a difficult prospect. Dishwashers from trusted brand Samsung are loaded with extra features to get your dishes sparkling clean with little time and effort from you.
If you’re in the market for a brand-new one, consider the Samsung DW80R9950US 24-Inch Top-Control Dishwasher. It has the quietest operation of all Samsungs, as well as a roomy capacity and plenty of cycle options. It also has top controls, leaving the front beautifully unblemished.
What to know before you buy a Samsung dishwasher
Top control vs. front control
Samsung dishwashers place the controls on either the top or the front of the door.
- Top controls keep the front of the dishwasher seamless, a priority for those who want a slick and thoroughly modern aesthetic. However, you can’t control the dishwasher unless you open the door.
- Front controls let you make adjustments to your dishwasher while it runs and frequently mean you can better monitor its progress. You do have to live with all the dials and buttons being on full display.
Capacity and configuration
Samsung dishwashers’ capacity and configuration determine how many and what kinds of dishes you can wash.
- Capacity is consistent between Samsung models as most can handle 14 or 15 place settings. A place setting typically includes one large and small plate, a bowl, a cup and saucer, a glass and cutlery.
- Configuration comes down to two aspects: how many racks and if any racks are adjustable. All Samsung dishwashers have at least two racks, but some have a small third rack on the top that fits things like cutlery and measuring spoons. Some Samsungs have adjustable upper racks so you can fit extra-large dishes, pans and the like as needed.
Design
Most Samsung dishwashers use a stainless steel front, plus many are fingerprint-resistant. They come in black, silver, white and occasionally brown. They may also have a handlebar on the front for hanging a towel.
What to look for in a quality Samsung dishwasher
Noise generation
Trying to watch TV or listen to music while your dishwasher thunders in the background is a frustrating experience. As such, the best Samsung dishwashers focus on lowering the average decibel generation. The quietest is 39 decibels while the loudest is 55 decibels, which is a little louder than a library and a little quieter than an average conversation respectively.
Energy Star
Dishwashers use a large amount of water and energy, which is why it’s important to pick one with Energy Star certification. This means the dishwasher has passed a series of independent tests that show a decreased carbon footprint and lower energy bills. Most Samsung dishwashers have this certification but double-check to be sure.
How much you can expect to spend on a Samsung dishwasher
They can cost as little as $600 or as much as $1,200 mostly depending on noise generation. The loudest cost roughly $600-$800 while the quietest cost roughly $1,100-$1,200. The average cost is $700-$900.
Samsung dishwasher FAQ
Do I have to use special dishwasher detergent or can I use regular dish soap?
A. You do need to use a dishwasher detergent, as they’re specially designed not to get sudsy. Using regular dish soap instead can see your dishwasher overflow and leak those suds everywhere.
Do I have to clean my Samsung dishwasher?
A. Yes. Over time, some of the food remnants can back up in the drain or get embedded on the walls. This can cause your dishwasher to not only stink but fail to work as efficiently as it once did. Don’t worry, cleaning is easy.
Start with your drain by digging out any large pieces, using a drain de-clogger or both. Then place a dishwasher cleaning tablet in your dishwasher’s soap dispenser and run a normal cycle while it’s empty.
What shouldn’t go in a dishwasher?
A. There’s a surprisingly long list of things you shouldn’t run through a dishwasher. Some of the most common are:
- Wood
- China and other delicates
- Plastics that aren’t marked dishwasher-safe
- Nonstick pans
- Cast iron
What’s the best Samsung dishwasher to buy?
Top Samsung dishwasher
Samsung DW80R9950US 24-Inch Top-Control Dishwasher
What you need to know: This is Samsung’s quietest and roomiest dishwasher.
What you’ll love: It only generates an average of 39 decibels, which is about as quiet as a calm suburb at night, and it has a small third rack for extra capacity. The door automatically pops open to speed up the drying and cooling process.
What you should consider: A few consumers received damaged parts or exteriors. Others had issues with leaks or the door failing to automatically open.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Top Samsung dishwasher for the money
Samsung DW80R2031US 24-Inch Top-Control Dishwasher
What you need to know: This budget Samsung dishwasher still has plenty of features.
What you’ll love: It generates an average of 55 decibels which is a little quieter than the average office. The upper rack has an adjustable height so you never struggle to fit your biggest dishes. A digital sensor turns the dishwasher off at the first sign of leaks.
What you should consider: A few customers had issues with the dishes not drying fully. Others found the leak sensor or other components would stop working.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Worth checking out
Samsung DW80R5060US 24-Inch Top-Control Dishwasher
What you need to know: This is the perfect choice for those who need high capacity for a great cost.
What you’ll love: It generates an average of 48 decibels which is about as loud as regular rainfall. It has a small third rack and the middle rack has an adjustable height, plus it has a mix of 12 total wash cycles and cleaning options.
What you should consider: A few purchasers noted that the third rack doesn’t always get clean. Others reported the rinse cycle needing a rinse aid.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
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Colts lose punter with season-ending Achilles tendon injury
WESTFIELD, Ind. (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have lost Rigoberto Sanchez with a season-ending torn Achilles tendon.
Colts officials confirmed the injury was suffered during Tuesday’s practice and provided the diagnosis Wednesday.
“I have to say I’m extremely upset for him,” special teams coordinator Bubba Ventrone said. “He put in so much hard work this entire offseason and I feel it’s like my son who got hurt. I just, I really feel for him. You’re not going to replace him. He does so much for our team.”
Sanchez has been one of the Colts special teams staples since he won the punting job as an undrafted rookie in 2017. He’s played in all but two games since then — missing those while he was undergoing cancer treatment.
The University of Hawaii alum also is Indy’s kickoff specialist and is the holder on extra points and field goals.
He’s averaged at least 45.0 yards per punt in three of the past four seasons including 45.3 yards with a net average of 39.7 last season. He’s also been brilliant at pinning teams inside the 20-yard line.
Former Buffalo punter Matt Haack is expected to be one of the front-runners to replace Sanchez.
Indy also practiced Wednesday without starting center Ryan Kelly after he tested positive for COVID-19 and second-year defensive end Kwity Paye left early after hurting his knee. It’s unclear when Kelly will return or how severe Paye’s injury might be.
The Colts hold their final training camp practice Thursday in suburban Indianapolis.
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What’s a Pell grant? How it affects student loan forgiveness
By CORA LEWIS and ADRIANA MORGA
Associated Press
New York (AP) — President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program announced on Wednesday aims to provide $10,000 in student debt cancellation for millions of Americans. But for federal Pell grant recipients, that amount is $20,000. Pell grants were created by the Higher Education Act in 1965 as a way to promote access to education. These scholarships are reserved for undergraduates and certain other students with the most significant financial need. According to the Department of Education, the Biden administration is targeting Pell grant recipients with additional loan forgiveness “to smooth the transition back to repayment and help borrowers at highest risk of delinquencies or default once payments resume.” | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/08/24/whats-a-pell-grant-how-it-affects-student-loan-forgiveness/ | 2022-08-24T22:42:54Z | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/08/24/whats-a-pell-grant-how-it-affects-student-loan-forgiveness/ | false |
WFO SAN DIEGO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 24, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service San Diego CA
308 PM PDT Wed Aug 24 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN SAN DIEGO
COUNTY...
The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
A Flood Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM PDT Thursday for a
portion of Southwest California.
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MST/8 PM PDT/ THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Arizona and southeast California,
including the following counties, in southwest Arizona, Yuma. In
southeast California, Imperial.
* WHEN...Until 800 PM MST /800 PM PDT/.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is
occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 309 PM MST /309 PM PDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy
rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly near I-8 and Fortuna Road. Up to 1
inch of rain has fallen.
- I-8 and Fortuna Road is the most likely place to experience
minor flooding.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Yuma, Fortuna Foothills, Blaisdell, Kinter and Araby.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Riverside County
through 400 PM PDT...
At 309 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Cottonwood Visitor, or 8 miles northwest of Chiriaco Summit, moving
east at 10 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...
Cottonwood Visitor.
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.
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 3367 11587 3381 11593 3393 11564 3370 11557
TIME...MOT...LOC 2209Z 253DEG 7KT 3375 11581
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR RIVERSIDE COUNTY...
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHERE...A portion of southern California, including the following
county, Riverside.
* WHEN...Until 715 PM PDT.
- At 311 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain
has fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
Cottonwood Visitor.
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Over 900 killed by Pakistan monsoon rains and floods, including 326 children
By Sophia Saifi, Bonnie Turner and Tara John, CNN
At least 903 people have died in Pakistan from severe rains and flooding this summer, as the country sees its eighth cycle of monsoon rains, Pakistan’s Minister for Climate Change told CNN Wednesday as the country appealed for international assistance.
Thousands have no shelter and food due to this “humanitarian disaster,” Sherry Rehman said. “As we speak, thousands are homeless without shelter, without food. And the communication lines have been cut off. It is a serious humanitarian disaster.”
She also tweeted that among the dead are 326 children. The government is utilizing all available resources to help the victims, she said.
Heavy monsoon rains and floods have affected 2.3 million people in Pakistan since mid-June, according to the United Nations’ Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
At least 95,350 homes have been destroyed, according to the humanitarian agency. The southeastern province of Sindh and the southwestern province of Balochistan are the two most “affected provinces in terms of human and infrastructural impact,” OCHA wrote in a Tuesday press release.
More than 504,000 livestock have been killed, nearly all of them in Balochistan, while nearly 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles) of roads and 129 bridges have been damaged, blocking access to flood-affected areas, OCHA writes.
On Wednesday, the governmental National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said more international funding was needed for flood relief, rehabilitation, and the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure.
Rehman, who was speaking at an NDMA briefing on Wednesday, likened the situation to record flooding in 2010 but said much of Balochistan, south Punjab, and 30 districts of the Sindh region were facing an “unprecedented humanitarian disaster.”
“People are adrift, livestock and crops are damaged,” Rehman said.
More heavy rain and flooding is expected, and schools in Balochistan and Sindh have been closed in anticipation of a fresh spell of monsoon rain expected towards the end of the week.
China said Wednesday that it would be providing emergency humanitarian aid to Pakistan, according to a tweet from the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan. The supplies would include 25,000 tents along with $300,000 in emergency cash to aid the flood-hit regions in Pakistan, according to the statement.
Pakistan has monsoon rains every year, but nothing has been as bad as the rains this summer, Rehman told CNN. Residents were caught unprepared, for instance, when 400 millimeters (about 15 inches) of rain poured down over the course of hours in Pakistan’s largest city, Karachi, she said.
“No city is structured or geared up or that climate resilient that it can cope with this amount of water in such a short time,” she said. “This is a torrential downpour of biblical proportions.”
July was the wettest in three decades, with 133% more rain than the average for the past 30 years, the National Disaster Management Authority said earlier in August. Balochistan, which borders Iran and Afghanistan, received 305% more rain than the annual average, the disaster agency said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Supporters of Malaysian ex-Prime Minister Najib Razak rallied Wednesday outside the national palace to seek royal pardon just a day after he began a 12-year jail term, while opponents launched an online petition urging the monarch not to.
Najib, 69, was jailed Tuesday after losing the final appeal in a graft case linked to the massive looting of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad state fund. His incarceration comes four years after his election ouster over the scandal and was celebrated by many citizens as justice served.
But Najib’s supporters, echoing his words before he was whisked off to prison, say he wasn’t fairly treated because the top court threw out his bid for a retrial on allegations of judicial bias, and repeatedly refused to delay the hearing to give his lawyers time to prepare.
Some 300 of Najib’s supporters, mostly dressed in black, rallied briefly outside the national palace Wednesday under police watch. Several representatives later handed a memorandum seeking pardon for Najib to the palace.
Parliament House Speaker Azhar Azizan Harun reportedly said Wednesday that Najib must apply for a royal pardon within 14 days or lose his seat in Parliament. There was no word from Najib’s camp if he will seek a royal pardon.
Group representative Syed Mohammad Imran Syed Abdul Aziz also urged Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who is from Najib’s United Malays National Organization, to push for a pardon.
Syed Mohamad said he was told by a palace official that King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah was concerned about the case as the monarch hails from Najib’s home state of Pahang and knows the politician well.
“If there is evidence of conflict of interest, then Najib should be freed immediately,” Syed said.
Najib’s supporters were countered by an online petition launched Wednesday by electoral watchdog Bersih urging the king to let Najib serve his sentence as he has been given due process of a fair trial. More than 30,000 people have signed the petition so far, saying Najib “brought shame” to the country and should be an example to any leaders who think they can abuse their power.
Najib sought a retrial last week alleging the high court judge who convicted him in 2020 may have a conflict of interest due to his previous role at a bank that provided financial services to 1MDB but the top court rejected the request.
The Federal Court upheld Najib’s conviction and sentence, saying the appeal was without merit as the defense was “inherently inconsistent and incredible” and ordered him to begin his sentence immediately. Najib has been freed on bail pending his appeals before this.
1MDB was a development fund that Najib set up shortly after taking power in 2009. Investigators allege more than $4.5 billion was stolen from the fund and laundered by Najib’s associates. Najib was found guilty in 2020 of seven charges of corruption for illegally receiving $9.4 million from SRC International, a former unit of 1MDB.
A scion of one of Malaysia’s most prominent political families, Najib’s prison term cemented his stunning fall from grace. But his woes are far from over as he faces another four graft trials linked to the 1MDB debacle that also sparked investigations in the U.S. and several other countries.
Najib will be brought to court in handcuffs Thursday for the hearing of an ongoing trial on four charges of using his position to obtain 2.3 billion ringgit ($513 million) from 1MDB funds and 21 charges of money laundering involving the same amount.
His incarceration came despite the rebound of his UMNO party, which returned to power after defections caused the collapse of the reformist government that won 2018 general elections. He cannot run in general elections due in September 2023, unless he gets a royal pardon.
UMNO party president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, formerly Najib’s deputy and himself on trial for graft, vowed in a Facebook post Wednesday that the party will stand behind the former prime minister and “ensure he gets real justice and without any political intimidation.”
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ATLANTA (AP) — The PGA Tour made its boldest response yet to the rival Saudi-funded league Wednesday with a plan for the best players to commit to a 20-tournament schedule in which they will compete against one another up to 17 times for average purses of $20 million.
The tour also is doubling the bonus pool of its Player Impact Program to $100 million spread across 20 players, and it’s changing the criteria so it’s geared more toward media exposure.
Players starting out their careers will get $500,000 at the start of the year that will count against their earnings until the number is surpassed.
“This isn’t some sort of renegade group trying to take some sort of power grab of the PGA Tour,” said Rory McIlroy, a player-director on the tour board. “This is, ‘OK, how can we make this tour better for everyone that’s going to play on it now and everyone that’s going to play on the PGA Tour going forward.’”
Of the sweeping changes PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan laid out, the most significant was what came out of a private meeting of 23 top players last week: a new model that assures the best play in the same tournaments more often.
“Those players rallied together to strengthen the tour platform, recognizing that if fans are going to invest in the PGA Tour, it means a hell of a lot more if they know the players are investing right back,” Monahan said.
The 20-tournament commitment starts in January with the Sentry Tournament of Champions at Kapalua and assumes top players are eligible.
Greg Norman, the leader of LIV Golf, responded with an Instagram meme in which Monahan says, “Hey, can I copy your homework?” And then Norman’s reply is, “Sure, just make it look different so it doesn’t look obvious.” Norman added a comment: “A day late and a dollar short.”
LIV Golf, backed by the Public Investment Fund in Saudi Arabia, has been paying big names — such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka — massive signing fees said to be worth $150 million or higher.
Each event has a $25 million purse for a 48-man field over 54 holes. The individual winner of the LIV event gets $4 million. The money has been appealing in attracting some two dozen PGA Tour players.
Most of the tour’s key tournaments already were in place — the Genesis Invitational at Riviera, Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill and the Memorial; Kapalua and Match Play; the three FedEx Cup playoff events; the four majors and The Players Championship.
Still to be announced are four tournaments that Monahan said would be rotated among existing events during the FedEx Cup season — January to August — although the Scottish Open is under consideration for hosting a $20 million event.
Players also would be required to play three other tournaments during the FedEx Cup season. That would throw out a lifeline to tournaments that otherwise would have a hard time attracting top players.
But for the tour, it was a chance to all but guarantee when and where to find the best players.
“When I tune in to a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game, I expect to see Tom Brady throw a football. When I tune in to a Formula One race, I expect to see Lewis Hamilton in a car,” McIlroy said. “I think what came out of the meeting last week … is the fact that we’ve all made a commitment to get together more often to make the product more compelling.”
The changes came quickly. Top players began gathering at the J.P. McManus Pro-Am in Ireland last month and it culminated with a players-only meeting involving 23 top players at the BMW Championship.
Tiger Woods flew to Delaware from his home in Florida for the meeting. Woods and McIlroy are seen as the leaders of change among players, though all accounts indicate the majority of them were behind the changes.
“I think the one thing that has happened over the years is we all are our own little independent businesses,” McIlroy said. “I think this is the first time in a long time where we sort of all sat down and were like, ‘Let’s try to be business partners.’
“How can we all pull in the same direction here to benefit everyone and to help the entire tour and to help each other.”
The eligibility doesn’t change, and the field sizes for elevated tournaments already on the schedule remain. Four of those eight events have a 36-hole cut. Monahan did not say what the eligibility would be for the four new tournaments.
The “top players” who commit to the 20-tournament schedule are defined by the Player Impact Program. The program was to pay the leading 10 players from a $50 million bonus pool, with the standings based largely on Q-rating and social media. Now it’s for 20 players worth $100 million, with metrics such as TV exposure, fan awareness and media mentions.
The announcement comes at the season-ending Tour Championship, where the winner of the FedEx Cup gets $18 million. The LIV Golf series is expected to announce a new batch of PGA Tour players that is likely to include as many as six players.
The tour already has suspended players who have joined LIV Golf — some have resigned — as soon as they play in Norman’s rival league.
Monahan declined to say if there was a way back for those who have left for LIV. He cited the ongoing antitrust lawsuit that several players filed against the PGA Tour.
Two weeks ago, a federal judge denied a request by three LIV golfers who sought to play in the FedEx Cup playoffs.
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The veteran of the Miami Heat is all in for one last season.
Udonis Haslem announced Sunday that the 2022-23 NBA season will be his last after contemplating retirement this summer. He broke the news on the last day of his Basketball and Cheer Camp that was held at Miami Senior High School, his alma matter.
One of the main reasons for Haslem’s decision to return was his father, Johnnie, who passed away in August of last year. Johnnie and his son always discussed the goal of playing two decades worth of NBA basketball, now Haslem plans on fulfilling that plan.
“I have decided to follow through on what me and my father, and my father talked about,” Haslem announced. “I will finished what I started, I will play 20 years. I will play this year because I talked about that with my father and that’s the root of it. It won’t be the same, it won’t be as easy, but the goal still remains the same. Win and win a championship.”
Haslem, 42, will be the oldest active player in the NBA and is entering his 20th season in the league, all with the Heat after going undrafted in 2003 out of the University of Florida. He is the organization’s all-time leading rebounder, is second in games played behind Dwyane Wade and ranks top 10 all-time in multiple statistical categories for the Heat including blocks, steals, field goals made, field goals attempted, among others.
His career averages are 7.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game, but his impact goes way beyond hardwood.
In addition to being a key contributor on each of Miami’s three championship teams, Haslem has also become the embodiment of the organization’s signature Heat culture, making sure everyone on the roster lives up to the high standard set by team president Pat Riley and that flows throughout the building.
The precedent that he’s set in the building has made a big impact on the Heat’s other stars like Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro.
“How he helps prepare me for battle is unreal. He’s been through it all and seen it all,” Adebayo told Yahoo Sports in May. “And in practice, he’s one of the strongest guys you’ll face. That can’t do nothing but get me better. You have to pay attention when he’s talking because you know it’s coming from a place of wanting to see us all reach our heights.”
Riley and coach Erik Spoelstra have cited on multiple occasions how important Haslem has been in carrying on the DNA of those title-winning teams to the current younger core, who have made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in two out of the past three seasons.
Although his minutes per game have dwindled over the past several seasons, Haslem has served as almost another coach on the bench, always animated and ready to give his team a stern talking to when needed.
“You can’t ask for a better, selfless leader to still be engaged and helps better our program,” Spoelstra told Yahoo Sports “He’s all about how can he best help the team. Players think they’re willing to do whatever it takes until they’re asked to sacrifice. UD optimizes what a true winner is in every regard.”
Haslem isn’t expecting much in terms of send-off for his 20th season in the league, and he does not really want one. Seeing his teammates succeed is enough of a goodbye tour for him.
“It’s been a sacrifice, willingly, openly without asking for anything in return,” Haslem said. ”Watching Bam Adebayo play and get his contract and Caleb Martin get his contract and the James Johnson’s and those guys, that’s the farewell tour I want. That’s what I get out of it, that’s my gratification.”
While he’s not quite ready to hang it up yet, there’s no doubt that Haslem’s number 40 jersey will be hanging in the rafters of FTX arena when all is said done.
And he knows exactly what he wants to do when he finally does retire, continue contributing to the Heat culture in a bigger way and give more to the organization that he’s already dedicated two decades to.
“After I finish this season, I want to continue to be a part of the organization at the highest level,” Haslem said. “I want to sit next to Pat. I want to sit next to Andy [Elisburg]. I want to sit next to Micky [Arison], and continue to lead at that level. That’s what’s next for me.”
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Memo sheds light on decision to clear Trump in Russia probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department officials who evaluated then-President Donald Trump’s actions during the Russia investigation concluded that nothing he did, including firing the FBI director, rose to the level of obstruction of justice and that there was no precedent for a prosecution, according to a memo released Wednesday.
The nine-page memo, prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr by a pair of senior Justice Department officials, offered a legal analysis on whether Trump had criminally obstructed the investigation into potential ties between Russia and his 2016 presidential campaign. Barr agreed with the conclusions of the March 24, 2019, memo and announced that same day that he had concluded that Trump’s conduct did not break the law.
Though the decision to clear Trump of obstruction has been well-documented, the newly disclosed memo offers additional details about how two of the department’s senior-most leaders arrived at that conclusion. The department’s decision was notable because special counsel Robert Mueller, who led the Russia investigation, declined in his 448-page report to decide whether Trump had obstructed justice but pointedly did not absolve him either.
The Mueller report scrutinized 10 instances in which Trump lashed out or otherwise injected himself into the Russia investigation. Those include his May 2017 firing of then-FBI director James Comey; his request to Comey three months earlier to drop an investigation into his administration’s national security adviser Michael Flynn; and his subsequent efforts to have Mueller fired.
In their memo, the two officials, Edward O’Callaghan and Steven Engel, asserted that none of those acts amount to criminal obstruction of justice and said evidence suggested that Trump took the steps he did “not for an illegal purpose” but because he believed the investigation was politically motivated and hampering his ability to govern.
In the case of Comey’s firing, for instance, they wrote that the “driving force” was anger over Comey’s refusal to publicly declare that the FBI was not investigating Trump himself rather than an effort by Trump to derail the investigation.
And in other instances, they said, none of Trump’s requests or directives to “change the supervision of the investigation” — including telling his White House counsel to engineer Mueller’s firing — was ever actually carried out.
“After the President provided his direction, in each instance, the orders were not carried out,” the memo states. “Of course, it is true that an act may constitute an attempt or an endeavor, even if unsuccessful. But the facts that the President could have given these directions himself, and did not remove any subordinate for failing to convey his directions, weigh against finding an intent to obstruct justice.”
They argued that the facts in the Trump investigation did not match up with any other prior obstruction prosecutions. Most of the obstruction cases cited by Mueller, they said, involved instances in which there was an inherently wrongful effort to hide or destroy evidence or to thwart the investigation of an underlying crime. Those factors do not exist here, they wrote.
“The Report identifies no obstruction case that the Department has pursued under remotely similar circumstances, and we have not identified any either,” the lawyers wrote, referring to Mueller’s report.
The department released the memo on Wednesday following an appeals court ruling from last week that said the document had been improperly withheld from a government watchdog group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, that had sued for it.
In a statement Wednesday, the group criticized the memo as presenting a “breathtakingly generous view of the law and facts for Donald Trump.”
“It significantly twists the facts and the law to benefit Donald Trump and does not comport with a serious reading of the law of obstruction of justice or the facts as found by Special Counsel Mueller,” the statement said.
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the case of a transgender inmate suing North Carolina for gender affirming medical care can proceed.
Kanautica Zayre-Brown sued North Carolina’s Department of Public Safety in April, claiming the prison system has failed to regularly dispense Zayre-Brown’s prescribed hormones and has denied her request for surgical procedure to construct a vagina.
U.S. District Judge Max Cogburn rejected the state’s motion to dismiss and said he intends to hear arguments in Zayre-Brown’s case, The Charlotte Observer reported. Cogburn also denied a motion by the American Civil Liberties Union for a preliminary injunction that would have allowed Zayre-Brown to have surgery and receive prescriptions.
The ACLU argues Zayre-Brown, who is being held at Anson Correctional Institution, has been denied treatment and gone through the grievance process twice. Lawyers for the department argued she failed to exhaust every possible remedy before bringing the issue to court. Cogburn said the case is important to deciding whether people in custody have a right to gender affirming surgery and care.
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