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ATLANTA (AP) — Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy are bringing their own version of team golf to the PGA Tour.
A day after Woods and McIlroy announced a new media venture called TMRW Sports, they unveiled a project Wednesday that involves 18 players competing in a series of matches featuring technology as much as shot-making.
It’s called “TGL,” a tech-infused golf league that will be held in a stadium built for the occasion where fans can watch three-man teams compete in an 18-hole match — using simulators for the long shots, live shots for the shorter ones — that will take only two hours.
The league is to start in January 2024 and feature 15 regular-season matches on Monday nights, followed by the semifinals and the finals.
“For the fans, think sitting courtside at an NBA game. It’s that type of environment — music, player introductions. You’re right on top of the action as a fan,” said Mike McCarley, the former Golf Channel president who formed TMRW Sports with Woods and McIlroy and is its CEO. “You see everything play out in front of you.”
TMRW Sports — pronounced “tomorrow” — was formed to build technology-focused projects with a progressive approach to sports, entertainment and media.
Among the investors is Dick Ebersol, the retired chairman of NBC Sports whose many contribution to sports on TV include Sunday Night Football. He worked with McCarley at NBC.
“Since I’ve retired, I’ve refused any real work besides giving advice for plenty of friends, but this is the right idea at the right time with one of the few people I would do this with,” Ebersol said.
The announcement was lacking many details, including a broadcast partner, thought NBC is a likely candidate given its relationship with the PGA Tour and with Ebersol and McCarley. Also, McIlroy has a deal with the “GolfPass” venture in conjunction with Golf Channel.
Still to be determined are the 18 players on the six teams and when the matches will be held, though a majority figure to be the week of elevated events also announced Wednesday for the new PGA Tour schedule that starts next year.
“As a big sports fan myself, I’m excited about blending golf with technology and team elements common in other sports,” Woods said in a statement. “We all know what it’s like to be in a football stadium or a basketball arena where you can watch every play, every minute of action unfold right in front of you. It’s something that inherently isn’t possible in traditional golf.”
Woods previously was involved in real golf on Monday night when he was part of the “Showdown at Sherwood” and “Battle at Bighorn.” That faded within a decade, though the Monday night spot on the sports calendar from January to August is attractive.
Woods played only three times — all majors — this year as he recovers from leg injuries suffered in a February 2021 car crash. But he will be playing in the TGL and won’t have to walk far.
“We don’t know what his schedule is going to be. We don’t know how his body is going to be,” McIlroy said. “But to be able to see him still showcase his skills on prime time on TV without really any wear and tear on his body, to be able to see Tiger hit golf shots and still sort of provide people with a glimpse of his genius, I think it is a really good use of his time.”
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ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company today announced that it is delivering the first-ever net zero energy TOUR Championship.
For the PGA TOUR's season finale, which returns to Atlanta and historic East Lake Golf Club, August 24-28, 2022, and crowns the season's FedExCup champion, Southern Company and its subsidiaries Georgia Power, PowerSecure and Southern Company Gas collaborated closely with the TOUR Championship to drive sustainability measures on and off the golf course.
Some of the measures implemented to reduce the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the event include:
- Renewable fuels: Working with PowerSecure, the tournament swapped traditional diesel with renewable fuels for all onsite generation during the tournament to power the golf course with renewable energy.
- Renewable energy credits: In collaboration with Georgia Power and through the use of renewable energy credits, we offset traditional energy usage and reduced the tournament's carbon footprint.
- Renewable natural gas: Through Southern Company Gas, we offset the emissions from the clubhouse's natural gas appliances by integrating environmental credits from carbon-neutral renewable natural gas captured from landfills.
- Solar cell phone and EV charging stations: We are leveraging renewable energy and the benefits it offers players and fans, while reducing the impact to the environment.
- Electric golf carts: Producing zero emissions, more than 90% of the golf carts on course will be electric.
- Good Energy Pavilion: Within the Southern Company fan experience on the course, we are using recyclable and reusable materials including wood, fabric and mesh products to reduce waste.
In alignment with Southern Company's stated goal of achieving net zero emissions across its electric and natural gas operations by 2050, the company reduced its system's GHG emissions by 47% in 2021 relative to 2007 levels, and now expects to achieve reductions of 50% or greater on a consistent basis by 2025, a full five years ahead of its interim 2030 goal. The net zero goal includes direct GHG emissions across the company's electric and natural gas businesses.
"It is really exciting for us that this year's Tour Championship will be net zero energy," said Georgia Power CEO & President Chris Womack. "This initiative reflects the commitment to clean energy by Southern Company and its subsidiaries."
Since 1999, Southern Company has been the Official Energy Company of the PGA TOUR. Southern Company is now in its seventh year as a Proud Partner of the TOUR Championship and recently renewed its relationship with the tournament through 2027. Southern Company remains alongside The Coca-Cola Company and new addition Accenture as the Proud Partners of the TOUR Championship.
Southern Company is committed to providing clean and resilient energy solutions that connect communities, businesses and future generations to opportunity and growth.
Southern Company and subsidiary PowerSecure had the opportunity to help the PGA TOUR meet its sustainability goals as it embarked on the construction of its new headquarters in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The 187,000 square foot Global Home was completed in 2021 and includes a microgrid comprised of rooftop solar, a natural gas backup generation system and battery storage to enable 24/7 reliability through PowerSecure's energy solution.
For more information, please visit https://www.southerncompany.com/sustainability.html
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain information contained in this release is forward-looking information based on current expectations and plans that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking information includes, among other things, statements concerning expected achievement of emissions reduction goals. Southern Company cautions that there are certain factors that can cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information that has been provided. The reader is cautioned not to put undue reliance on this forward-looking information, which is not a guarantee of future performance and is subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside the control of Southern Company; accordingly, there can be no assurance that such suggested results will be realized. The following factors, in addition to those discussed in Southern Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and subsequent securities filings, could cause actual results to differ materially from management expectations as suggested by such forward-looking information: the impact of recent and future federal and state regulatory changes, as well as changes in application of existing laws and regulations; the effects, extent, and timing of the entry of additional competition in the markets in which Southern Company's subsidiaries operate, including from the development and deployment of alternative energy sources; variations in demand for electricity and natural gas; available sources and costs of natural gas and other fuels and commodities; the ability to control costs and avoid cost and schedule overruns during the development, construction, and operation of facilities or other projects; the ability to construct facilities in accordance with the requirements of permits and licenses, to satisfy any environmental performance standards and the requirements of tax credits and other incentives, and to integrate facilities into the Southern Company system upon completion of construction; advances in technology, including the pace and extent of development of low- to no-carbon energy technologies and negative carbon concepts; performance of counterparties under ongoing renewable energy partnerships and development agreements; state and federal rate regulations and the impact of pending and future rate cases and negotiations; and the ability to successfully operate the electric utilities' generating, transmission, and distribution facilities and Southern Company Gas' natural gas distribution and storage facilities; the successful performance of necessary corporate functions; and catastrophic events such as fires, earthquakes, explosions, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes and other storms, droughts, pandemic health events, political unrest, wars, or other similar occurrences. Southern Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking information.
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Cuticles can be a pain — literally. Quite often, parts of them break off, leading to uncomfortable hangnails. But even when you don't have to deal with the nuisance of torn skin, cuticles can still be undesirable. This is because of a growing cultural assumption that the small strips of skin under each fingernail and toenail are unattractive and unnecessary. As a result, many beauty-seekers have their cuticles removed during manicures and pedicures. Of course, there are plenty of people who pull or chew them simply because they don't like for the skin around their nails to become ragged.
Cuticle removal, however, is not completely harmless. We have cuticles for a reason — they seal the gap between the nails and the skin, helping protect that vulnerable area from bacteria. Potential tears created by biting, pulling and cutting cuticles can lead to infection and inflammation. Not only can such consequences compromise your health, they can also impact the appearance of your nails. Chronic infections around the nail base can cause distorted, warped and ridged nails.
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One of the more common infections that can result from broken skin around the nails is paronychia, which can cause pain, swollen and reddish tissue, and pockets of yellowish pus. Antibiotic creams or pills are usually needed to treat paronychia.
To reduce your chances of developing paronychia or another nail-related infection, you have to take precautions with you cuticles — but you should make sure you take good care of your nails, too. You can achieve both results by incorporating the following tips into your overall hygiene routine:
Keep up with a regular nail maintenance routine that includes clipping your fingernails and smoothing them with a nail file.
- Don't yank hangnails. You may carefully trim them with nail scissors (or have a manicurist trim them) if you believe a potential tear could occur.
- Ask your manicurist to only push cuticles back — not remove them.
- Keep your hands and feet well moisturized so that your cuticles are more flexible and less prone to drying and cracking. Many professional manicurists will treat your cuticles with a special cuticle oil.
- Protect your nails and hands when doing work that stresses your skin.
- Don't bite your nails. It will make you more tempted to bite off your cuticles.
- Keep up with a regular nail maintenance routine that includes clipping your fingernails and smoothing them with a nail file.
Check out the links below for lots more information on cuticle and nail care.
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Much like cable television or your home's hot water heater, cuticles are often taken for granted when they're in good working order, only to be appreciated for their true benefits once something goes terribly awry. Unfortunately, few of us practice diligent nail health all the time, biting our nails and cuticles because of stress, nerves or just to have something to do.
You know what and where your finger and toenails are, but some people have trouble pinpointing exactly where their cuticles begin and end. Known in medical circles as eponychium, cuticles are the thin area of flesh where the skin of the fingers and toes meets the nail. If they aren't properly cared for, cuticles easily become flaky, itchy or just plain annoying.
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Although they might not look very functional or important, cuticles are the last line of defense between your nails and nasty bacteria, viruses and fungi. In essence, cuticles protect the nails as they form and grow, serving as an effective seal between the skin and nails, keeping them healthy and protected from illness-causing visitors.
This is important because, although they're a small part of your overall body, nails protect the delicate skin underneath. If you didn't have healthy nails, it'd be pretty difficult to do just about anything, from scratching an itch to holding a pen. Heck, even popping open a soda can would be hard to do! Plus, any infection -- even if it starts somewhere as innocuous as your finger tips -- can cause an abscess or get into your bloodstream and wreak havoc on the rest of your body. It's unlikely that this will happen just from picking your cuticles, but not impossible, by any means.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, August 26, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1037 AM CDT Thu Aug 25 2022
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following river in Texas...
Sabine River Near Mineola affecting Wood and Smith Counties.
For the Sabine River...including Mineola...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 1215 PM CDT.
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TOMORROW EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Sabine River Near Mineola.
* WHEN...Until late Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 14 feet, Expect flooding of secondary roadways with
picnic and recreational areas flooded as well. Also expect
flooded boat ramps as well.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 AM CDT Thursday was 14.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage by
late this Thursday evening and continue falling to 3.4 feet
Tuesday morning.
- Flood stage is 14 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Fad diets are just that — fads. A fad diet appears in a book with a promising title, makes the media rounds, and eventually fades into obscurity. Why do these diets disappear? Reason one — that's how fads work (Pet Rock, anyone?). Reason two — fad diets just don't succeed in the long term. In fact, they can be downright harmful to your health.
Fad diets tend to be low-calorie regimens or require fasting for a set period, resulting in rapid weight loss or, as many diets put it, "detox." Unfortunately, rapid weight loss is traumatic for your body, and if you do it repeatedly, you put yourself at risk for:
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- Slower metabolism (which means future weight gain)
- Weakened immune system
- Heart problems
- Dehydration
As for detoxifying the body, your body is already designed to eliminate waste. A detox diet only robs it of nutrients [source: Miller].
But some diets are worse than others. Which one takes top honors for the worst of the worst? Let's take a look.
- The Vinegar Diet. In the 1820s, people drank vinegar to lose weight. Why? Because it gave them diarrhea and vomiting. Successful, yes. Safe? No.
- Chewing and Spitting Out. By chewing your food but not swallowing, you get to taste good food and still lose weight. What you don't get is any nutrition.
- The Sleeping Beauty Diet. With the theory that you can't eat if you're sleeping, people would heavily sedate themselves and sleep for days.
- The Prolinn Diet. A doctor named Roger Linn advocated eating nothing except his 400-calorie per day drink (with no nutrients). Fifty-eight people suffered heart attacks [source: Greene].
- Breatharian Diet. Breatharians claim they can survive on nothing but air, after becoming one with the universe. So far, we haven't seen a success story with this one.
- The Cotton Ball Diet. Eating cotton balls — yes, cotton balls — before a meal is supposed to fill you up so you eat less.
- The Twinkie Diet. Since Twinkies only have 150 calories, you can eat up to 10 a day. We dare you.
But the grand prize winner, the trophy holder, and the best in show of the worst fad diet ever? No contest.
The Tapeworm Diet is exactly what it sounds like, although whether many people have actually undertaken the diet is in question. As seen in ads from as early as the 19th century, dieters willingly ingest a tapeworm to consume any food coming down the pipe. Yes, you might not gain a pound, but you could also develop serious nutritional deficiencies and organ infections. Or, you know, die. You'll be pleased to know it's now illegal in the United States to import or sell tapeworms.
If you really want to lose some weight, put down the tapeworm, the cotton ball — and the vinegar. Diet and exercise are scientifically proven — and definitely not as gross.
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Chances are you know someone who does CrossFit.
Whether they are the co-worker who constantly talks about his WOD, the old college friend who suddenly has Michelle Obama-arms or your neighbor who does burpees in his driveway, it's hard to deny that this fitness trend is here to stay.
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So we sat down with certified personal trainer and CrossFit level 1 coach, Jonathon Ross, to talk about the basics of this very popular workout.
Here's what we learned.
What is it?
CrossFit is a program developed to offer a full-body workout that combines elements of cardio, weight lifting, gymnastics, core training and more to prepare the body for the unexpected.
According to the CrossFit website: "CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide."
This high-intensity workout is extremely varied and all about getting the most bang for your workout buck. A CrossFitter will likely never do the same routine twice in one week and each workout will usually last between 45 minutes to an hour.
CrossFit gyms are usually large warehouses (often referred to as the "box") which offer group classes where an individual may choose to workout anywhere between three to five times a week. CrossFit coaches either develop their own daily workout or follow the "WOD" or Workout of the Day from the CrossFit website.
For example, a typical CrossFit WOD may look like this:
Sample WOD:
20 Min AMRAP (As Many Rounds As Possible)
- 100m Run
- 2 Burpees
- 2 Deadlifts 185lb
- 2 Pull-ups
AMRAP means that you will do your best to complete as many rounds of this sequence as possible in the time allotted; in this case 20 minutes.
To learn more about this fitness regimen, read on.
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Afternoon accident sends 2 to Manhattan hospital
Published: Aug. 25, 2022 at 9:42 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Two people were rushed to the hospital after a collision in a Manhattan intersection on Wednesday afternoon.
The Riley Co. Police Dept. Activity Report indicates that around 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, officers were called to the intersection of Village Dr. and Anderson Ave. with reports of an injury accident.
When officers arrived, they said they found a 2009 Hyundai Elantra driven by Gregory West, 64, of Manhattan, and a 2018 Jeep Wrangler, driven by Jaord Willard, 34, of Ogden, had crashed into each other.
RCPD noted that West and one of his passengers were rushed to Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan for treatment of minor injuries.
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Scientists develop a new approach that produces enough cells for therapeutic applications
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new variation of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing system makes it easier to re-engineer massive quantities of cells for therapeutic applications. The approach, developed at Gladstone Institutes and UC San Francisco (UCSF), lets scientists introduce especially long DNA sequences to precise locations in the genomes of cells at remarkably high efficiencies without the viral delivery systems that have traditionally been used to carry DNA into cells.
"One of our goals for many years has been to put lengthy DNA instructions into a targeted site in the genome in a way that doesn't depend on viral vectors," says Alex Marson, MD, PhD, director of the Gladstone-UCSF Institute of Genomic Immunology and senior author of the new study. "This is a huge step toward the next generation of safe and effective cell therapies."
In the new paper published in the journal Nature Biotechnology, Marson and his colleagues not only describe the technology but show how it can be used to generate CAR-T cells with the potential to fight multiple myeloma, a blood cancer, as well as to rewrite gene sequences where mutations can lead to rare inherited immune diseases.
"We showed that we can engineer more than one billion cells in a single run, which is well above the number of cells we need to treat an individual patient," says first author Brian Shy, MD, PhD, a clinical fellow in Marson's lab.
CRISPR-Cas9, a system that edits genes inside living cells, has been used as a basic research tool for the past decade. Increasingly, many clinician scientists are excited about the potential of CRISPR-Cas9 to generate living cell therapies.
With gene editing, one can turn off, delete, or replace a mutated, disease-causing gene, or boost the cancer-fighting activity of an immune cell, among other things. While the first therapeutic applications of CRISPR-Cas9 have recently entered clinical trials, the technology has still been limited by the challenge of safely making large quantities of correctly edited cells.
Traditionally, researchers have relied on viral vectors—the shells of viruses without their disease-causing components—to carry the DNA (called the DNA template) used for gene therapy into cells. However, manufacturing bulk amounts of clinical-grade viral vectors has been a major bottleneck in getting cell therapies to patients. In addition, researchers can't easily control where traditional viral vectors insert genes within the genome.
"Using viral vectors is expensive and resource intensive," says Shy. "A major benefit of a non-viral approach to gene engineering is that we're not as limited by cost, manufacturing complexity, and supply chain challenges."
In 2015, Marson's group—in collaboration with the lab of CRISPR pioneer Jennifer Doudna, PhD—first showed that they could insert short DNA templates into immune cells without viral vectors, using an electrical field that makes cells' outer membranes more permeable. By 2018, they developed a method to cut and paste longer DNA sequences into immune cells with CRISPR.
Then, in 2019, the researchers discovered that by also using a modified version of the DNA templates that can bind to the Cas9 enzyme—the same protein that acts as molecular scissors during CRISPR gene editing—they could deliver the new sequences to the targeted genome site more efficiently.
However, more work was required to improve the yield of successfully engineered immune cells and to make the process compatible with the manufacturing of future cell therapies. Those goals motivated the team's current study.
DNA can exist in single or double strands (like opposing pieces of Velcro), and Cas9 attaches to double-stranded DNA. The researchers quickly discovered that high levels of double-stranded DNA template can be toxic to cells, so the method could only be used with low quantities of template DNA, leading to a low efficiency.
The team knew that single-stranded DNA was less toxic to cells, even at relatively high concentrations. So, in the new paper, they describe a method to attach the modified Cas9 enzyme to a single-stranded template DNA, by adding just a small overhang of double-stranded DNA at the ends.
"This gives us a balanced, best-of-both-worlds approach," says Marson.
Single-stranded template DNA could more than double the efficiency of gene editing compared to the older, double-stranded approach. And the double-stranded ends of the molecules let researchers use Cas9 to enhance the delivery of non-viral vectors into cells.
"This technology has the potential to make new cell and gene therapies faster, better, and less expensive," says Jonathan Esensten, MD, PhD, an author of the new work who is an assistant professor of laboratory medicine at UCSF and an affiliate investigator at Gladstone.
In the study, researchers used the new DNA template to generate more than a billion CAR-T cells that target multiple myeloma. CAR-T cells are immune T cells genetically modified to effectively fight specific cells or cancers. With the new single-stranded, Cas9 directed templates, approximately half of all T cells gained the new gene and, as a result, were converted to CAR-T cells.
"We knew that targeting the DNA templates to a specific location in the genome, called the TRAC site, would improve the anti-tumor potency of CAR-T cells," says Justin Eyquem, PhD, a co-author of the new paper, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at UCSF, and affiliate investigator at Gladstone. "This new non-viral approach enables us to achieve that targeting much more efficiently, which will accelerate the development of the next generation of CAR-T cell therapies."
In addition, the researchers showed that their approach could, for the first time, replace in their entirety two genes associated with rare genetic immune diseases, the IL2RA and the CTLA4 genes.
In the past, scientists had shown they could replace small sections of the IL2RA gene where particular patients have mutations. Now, Marson's team proved that they can replace the whole IL2RA and CTLA4 genes at once—a "one size fits all" approach that could treat many patients with different mutations in these genes, rather than having to generate personalized templates for each patient's mutation. Nearly 90 percent of the cells treated with this gene engineering approach gained the healthy versions of the genes.
The researchers are now seeking approval to advance clinical trials using non-viral CRISPR technology in both CAR-T cell therapy and the treatment of IL2RA deficiency.
The paper "High-yield genome engineering in primary cells using a hybrid ssDNA repair template and small-molecule cocktails" was published in the journal Nature Biotechnology on August 25, 2022.
Other authors are Vivasvan S. Vykunta, Alvin Ha, Alexis Talbot, Theodore L. Roth, David N. Nguyen, Yan Yi Chien, Franziska Blaeschke, Eric Shifrut, Shane Vedova, Murad R. Mamedov, Jing-Yi Chung, and Ruby Yu of the Gladstone-UCSF Institute of Genomic Immunology; Wolfgang G. Pfeifer and Carlos E. Castro of The Ohio State University; Hong Li and Lumeng Ye of GenScript Biotech; and David Wu, Jeffrey Wolf, and Thomas G. Martin of UCSF.
The work was supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (P01AI138962 and P01AI155393), the UCSF Grand Multiple Myeloma Translational Initiative, the Weill Neurohub, the Larry L. Hillblom Foundation (2020-D-002-NET), and the Innovative Genomics Institute.
The researchers were also supported by National Institutes of Health (L40AI140341, K08AI153767), the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (L30TR002983), the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (F30DK120213), the Simons Foundation, the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, the Burroughs Wellcome Fund, the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub, the Cancer Research Institute, the UCSF Herbert Perkins Cellular Therapy and Transfusion Medicine Fellowship, the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (INFR-10361), the Care-for-Rare Foundation, the German Research Foundation, the UCSF Medical Scientist Training Program (T32GM007618), the UCSF Endocrinology Training Grant (T32 DK007418), Mnemo Therapeutics, Takeda, Cytovia Therapeutics, the Human Vaccines Project Michelson Prize, and the National Science Foundation (1933344).
To ensure our work does the greatest good, Gladstone Institutes focuses on conditions with profound medical, economic, and social impact—unsolved diseases. Gladstone is an independent, nonprofit life science research organization that uses visionary science and technology to overcome disease. It has an academic affiliation with the University of California, San Francisco.
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is exclusively focused on the health sciences and is dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. UCSF Health, which serves as UCSF's primary academic medical center, includes top-ranked specialty hospitals and other clinical programs, and has affiliations throughout the Bay Area. Learn more at ucsf.edu, or see our Fact Sheet.
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Fiduciaries face extra scrutiny when they pursue socially conscious investments
ATLANTA, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trustees and others who act as fiduciaries must exercise caution when implementing an ESG-focused investment strategy, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Anthony Criscuolo recently warned. Failing to do so could land them in legal hot water.
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Criscuolo, a senior client service manager at Palisades Hudson Financial Group LLC, flagged this potential investment pitfall in a new article (https://www.palisadeshudson.com/2022/07/an-esg-investing-hazard-for-fiduciaries/). While investing with environmental and social goals in mind is increasingly popular, those who invest on others' behalf may need to prove that ESG strategies have financial benefits before pursuing them.
"The broad consensus is that fiduciary principles do not require trustees to consider ESG factors when selecting investments," Criscuolo wrote. "However, trustees may consider ESG factors if, and only if, trustees expect better portfolio performance in the long run as a result."
Because of laws designed to protect the interests of grantors and trust beneficiaries, even trustees who know that beneficiaries want them to pursue ESG strategies may not be able to do so without a sufficient legal framework. Working with an estate planning attorney who understands the goals of the relevant parties is critical.
Criscuolo also noted that business owners who provide a qualified retirement plan to employees should be careful when offering ESG mutual funds or other similar investments. Incorporating some ESG funds in a larger menu is probably fine, but it's still wise to seek legal advice to avoid inadvertently breaking employment law.
Business owners and fiduciaries alike should stay cautious when pursuing ESG goals. "Trustees and managers subject to fiduciary duty should take special care to document their decisions if they incorporate ESG considerations into their investment strategy," Crisucolo urged. "No one wants good investment intentions to lead to bad outcomes."
In addition to the CFP® designation, Criscuolo is also an IRS Enrolled Agent. His advice has appeared in leading publications including Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch and Reuters. Criscuolo is a regular contributor to Palisades Hudson's newsletter and the author of several chapters in the firm's two books, "The High Achiever's Guide to Wealth" and "Looking Ahead: Life, Family, Wealth and Business After 55," both available on Amazon.
Contact: Amy Laburda, amy@palisadeshudson.com
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Law enforcement officers in central Mississippi carried toddlers out of a flooded day care center after storms dumped rain that caused creeks to overflow.
The Rankin County Sheriff's Department posted video on Facebook of deputies walking through brown, knee-deep water Wednesday to take children to an elevated truck, placing them gently on benches. News outlets reported more than 100 children and 14 workers were rescued from the flooded facility in the Jackson suburb of Florence.
The National Weather Service reported a second day of heavy rains and flash flooding was expected Thursday in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. Weather radar also showed heavy rainfall in Thursday near the Mississippi-Alabama state line.
Tony Banks said Thursday that when he returned to his apartment in the Jackson suburb of Flowood after work Wednesday, the parking lot was knee-deep in water. He said a creek overflowed, flooding some cars and trucks. Banks said he caught a fish near the vehicles.
“He was flopping around in the parking lot and I grabbed his mouth,” said Banks, 35. He said he tossed the bass back into the water.
After the deluge Wednesday, Rankin County sheriff's deputies helped move more than 40 residents out of a flooded nursing home in Brandon.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol said flowing water washed away parts of a state highway in rural Newton County, between Jackson and Meridian.
Three Mississippi cities set one-day rainfall records Wednesday, the weather service said. Jackson received just over 5 inches (12.7 centimeters), Meridian received 4.6 inches (11.7 centimeters) and Vicksburg received 2.9 inches (7.4 centimeters).
On Wednesday, Jackson also surpassed its previous record for rainfall for the month of August, at 11.57 inches (29.4 centimeters). The previous record for the month was 11.51 inches (29.2 centimeters) in 2008, the weather service said. | https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Flash-flooding-Toddlers-rescued-fish-flop-in-17397647.php | 2022-08-25T16:10:39Z | https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Flash-flooding-Toddlers-rescued-fish-flop-in-17397647.php | false |
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whole30®, the leading 30-day personalized dietary program, is proud to announce the return of its 10th Annual Global September Whole30, an annual tradition where Whole30'ers are supported daily with free resources via digital and social community events and access to exclusive offerings from Whole30 Approved partners. This year, those who join the Whole30 will have the opportunity to build a support network, expand their horizons in the kitchen with new recipes, and embark on a personalized well-being journey.
For those unfamiliar with the program, Whole30 is not a weight loss diet, nor is it prescriptive long-term. Instead, it's a 30-day whole foods-based program that combines the benefits of an elimination diet with the science of behavior change, helping you determine which foods work best with your body and lifestyle. Rather than evaluating success by the scale or tape measure, Whole30 focuses on non-scale victories like improved mood, increased energy, better sleep, healthier digestion, and reduced cravings.
"At Whole30, we empower people to trust their own bodies and define health on their own terms. As you leave summer behind and return to a normal routine, September is the perfect time to reprioritize your health and habits and reconnect with your body and food," said co-founder Melissa Urban. "Our community is showing us they're eager to lean into our grounding, supportive practice, and I'm proud to be celebrating thirteen years of the Whole30 with them and for them."
Urban goes on to share mindset tips on how to make the most of your Whole30 to foster a deeper connection to yourself.
- Practice self-care: Prepare yourself for this journey with the Whole30 Dashboard, featuring free resources, recipes, meal planning tips, and shopping lists. Document your journey with companion books including the Whole30 Day-by-Day journal and five Whole30 cookbooks.
- Keep it simple: Prepare meals based on whole food ingredients and add flavor with a dressing or sauce. You'll find thousands of free Whole30 recipes on our website and @Whole30Recipes Instagram feed, where more than 1.5 million people gather to find Whole30 inspiration.
- Shortcut with partner brands: You don't have to make everything from scratch. Tap into partners like Thrive Market, Trifecta, Chipotle, or Made by Whole30 sauces and marinades for approved eats that can lighten your mental load and meal prep.
- Brush up on your boundaries: Use your Whole30 to practice setting and holding boundaries around your health and commitments, to improve your self-confidence and results.
- Celebrate your wins: Get inspired by hundreds of testimonials, and share your non-scale victories when your Whole30 is over. You can also download the free shareable Whole30 graphics and calendar to track your progress.
To connect with others and share your Whole30 journey, use #SeptemberWhole30 on Instagram. For more information on the Global September Whole30, visit whole30.com.
About Whole30®: Whole30, the leading nutritional reset, is a 30-day structured elimination program recognized by many dietitians and medical professionals as the gold standard for identifying food sensitivities. Focused on Non-Scale Victories (NSVs) rather than weight loss, the Whole30 offers life-changing physical, emotional, and mental improvements. The Whole30 was co-founded in 2009 by CEO Melissa Urban, a six-time New York Times bestselling author who has reshaped the health and wellness industry and created a fully integrated ethos to support the Whole30 community and beyond. The Whole30 Approved® trademark is licensed to more than 140 innovative health and lifestyle brands for its endorsement strength, community recognition, and persuasive purchasing power. In 2020, the brand debuted its Made by Whole30 line of salad dressings and dipping sauces made with ingredients that go beyond even the Whole30 standards.
The Whole30 brand's mission is to provide a program and community that empowers people to create positive and sustainable health changes. With a combined social media base of more than 4.4 million fans and followers, the brand's vision is to change lives everywhere, one Whole30 at a time. For more information, visit whole30.com.
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When people can't digest milk, we call them lactose intolerant. This seems to signify that it's an unusual condition — that most people are just fine with milk, cheese and ice cream, and that lactose intolerance is something that needs to be fixed or helped. But it turns out that those poor souls who get gassy, crampy and otherwise digestively miserable after eating dairy products are actually in the majority worldwide. It's the people who can handle milk who are the weird ones.
Lactose is the main sugar in all mammal milk, and everyone is born with the gene that codes for lactase, the enzyme that processes lactose. When we're babies, in other words, we all have the ability to digest milk. The small intestine produces lactase — it breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose, which can then be easily absorbed into the bloodstream. But for reasons unknown, the lactase gene tends to shut off about the time we're weaned from breast milk. Most people don't create any lactase (or very little of it) by the time they're 5 years old or so. In the absence of lactase, undigested lactose just sits in the colon and ferments, causing all kinds of uncomfortable side effects.
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Some people, however, carry a genetic mutation that allows the lactase gene to keep working. Sometimes it continues for just a few more years, sometimes for a lifetime. Ninety percent of Americans have a functional lactase gene, so in the U.S. it is unusual to be lactose-intolerant [source: Understanding Evolution]. But worldwide, more than 60 percent of people lose the ability to process lactose [source: Weise]. Because lactose intolerance is the more common condition around the globe, scientists and researchers in the field actually use the term lactase persistence for people who can digest milk.
Certain populations are more prone to lactase persistence than others. In the U.S., people of Caucasian descent are much more likely to be able to digest dairy — and African-Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans are not. Northern Europeans, especially Scandinavians, tend to hang on to the lactase gene. Spaniards and the French are about half and half. But a full 99 percent of Asians are lactose intolerant (hence the absence of dairy in Asian food) [source: UE].
Scientists aren't sure why some people lose the lactase gene, but they have figured out that the genetic mutation appeared about 7,500 years ago among dairy-farming populations in Central Europe. The mutation also popped up in Eastern Africa around the same time, also in dairy producers. The theory is that the mutation was random (as all mutations are), but it became genetically advantageous in these dairy-eating populations and thus spread rapidly. To this day, there are still high rates of lactase persistence in these areas.
Lactase persistence might not be a necessity for survival in the modern world, but it does make life more pleasurable for many people. So if you can enjoy ice cream sundaes, milkshakes and pizza with no problem, remember that you're one of the lucky ones.
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While torts case filings (excluding mass torts) have remained fairly steady over the past 10 years, motor vehicle and premises liability cases have increased over the same period
MENLO PARK, Calif., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, today releases its Torts Litigation Report. The report examines torts litigation trends in federal district and appellate courts. It focuses on the five-year period from 2017 to 2021 and surveys emerging trends in case filings, active venues, judges, law firms, parties, timing metrics, case resolutions, findings, and damages. The report frequently focuses on key subsets of the data, in order to provide analytics on cases involving Federal Torts Claims Act, medical malpractice, motor vehicle, and premises liability cases.
"The data and analytics show that the increase in motor vehicle and premises liability cases filed has been rising steadily in recent years," said Karen Chadwick, Lex Machina's torts legal data expert. "Some of this increase is likely attributed to the rising costs of vehicles and medical care that propel these cases into federal court."
Findings from the report include:
- In 2021, 16,199 torts cases were filed.
- Torts case filings (excluding mass torts) have remained relatively steady over the past ten years.
- Motor vehicle and premises liability cases have both steadily increased over the past ten years.
- Plaintiffs filed high numbers of cases against cruise companies in the Southern District of Florida, often involving premises liability or negligence allegations.
- Retail establishments were also involved in high numbers of premises liability cases, due in part to having many locations open to the public.
- The DOJ is the top defense counsel on account of the numerous claims filed under the FTCA, many of which involved motor vehicle accidents with postal workers or medical malpractice cases against Veterans Affairs.
- Torts appellate cases that terminated in the last five years with a decision on the merits of the appeal had a 20% reversal rate.
- There were high amounts of damages awarded on default judgment in torts cases over the last five years, a large proportion of which were related to the 1983 attack on the US Embassy in Beirut where default damages were awarded against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Lex Machina's reports and software enable practitioners to devise data-driven litigation strategies. The metrics in this report may help readers decide who to pursue as clients, whether to pursue a particular motion, or when to settle. This research supplements traditional legal research and anecdotal data for a competitive edge in litigation.
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Law enforcement officers in central Mississippi carried toddlers out of a flooded day care center after storms dumped rain that caused creeks to overflow, and forecasters said the threat from heavy downpours was spreading Thursday.
The Rankin County Sheriff's Department posted video on Facebook of deputies walking through brown, knee-deep water Wednesday to take children to an elevated truck, placing them gently on benches. News outlets reported more than 100 children and 14 workers were rescued from the flooded facility in the Jackson suburb of Florence.
The National Weather Service reported a second day of heavy rains and flash flooding was expected Thursday in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. Weather radar also showed heavy rainfall in Thursday near the Mississippi-Alabama state line.
Tony Banks said Thursday that when he returned to his apartment in the Jackson suburb of Flowood after work Wednesday, the parking lot was knee-deep in water. He said a creek overflowed, flooding some cars and trucks. Banks said he caught a fish near the vehicles.
“He was flopping around in the parking lot and I grabbed his mouth,” said Banks, 35. He said he tossed the bass back into the water.
After the deluge Wednesday, Rankin County sheriff's deputies helped move more than 40 residents out of a flooded nursing home in Brandon.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol said flowing water washed away parts of a state highway in rural Newton County, between Jackson and Meridian.
In Alabama, vehicles traveling along flooded roads created boat-like wakes on low-lying Dauphin Island, a popular beach community off the coast, but police said the water wasn’t deep enough Thursday morning to pose a major threat. Flooding was likely across southwestern Alabama through nightfall, forecasters said, and Mississippi closed a welcome station on Interstate 10 because of flooding.
Three Mississippi cities set one-day rainfall records Wednesday, the weather service said. Jackson received just over 5 inches (12.7 centimeters), Meridian received 4.6 inches (11.7 centimeters) and Vicksburg received 2.9 inches (7.4 centimeters).
On Wednesday, Jackson also surpassed its previous record for rainfall for the month of August, at 11.57 inches (29.4 centimeters). The previous record for the month was 11.51 inches (29.2 centimeters) in 2008, the weather service said.
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Vaginal yeast infections may cause the following symptoms:
- vaginal itch and/or soreness
- a thick cheese-like vaginal discharge, which may smell like yeast, but will not have a fishy odor, as does bacterial vaginosis
- a burning discomfort around the vaginal opening, especially if urine contacts the area
- pain, dryness or discomfort during sexual penetration
If you have any of the above or similar symptoms accompanied by fever, abdominal pain, or foul-smelling discharge, see your health care professional. Be aware that not all vaginal itches signal a yeast infection; there are a variety of conditions that can cause itching. Remember, too, that a woman's vagina normally produces a discharge that is usually described as clear or slightly cloudy, non-irritating and having a mild odor. During the normal menstrual cycle, the amount and consistency of discharge may vary. At one time of the month, there may be a small amount of a very thin or watery discharge and at another time, a more extensive thicker discharge may appear. All of these descriptions could be considered normal. However, a vaginal discharge that has an offensive odor or that is irritating is usually an abnormal discharge. The irritation might be itching or burning or both. The itching may be present at any time of the day but it is often most bothersome at night. Both of these symptoms are usually made worse by having sexual intercourse.
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Once you describe your symptoms, your health care professional will perform a gynecological examination and check your vagina for inflammation and abnormal discharge. He or she may also take a sample of the vaginal discharge for laboratory examination under a microscope or for a yeast culture, a test to see if Candida fungi grow under laboratory conditions. Looking under a microscope also helps rule out other causes of discharge such as bacterial vaginosis or trichomoniasis, which require different treatment.
Resist the temptation to douche to relieve your symptoms. Douching disrupts the vagina's natural bacterial balance. Women should not douche regularly. In rare occasions your health care professional may recommend a douche to remove a large amount of candidal discharge.
Copyright 2003. National Women's Health Resource Center Inc. (NWHRC).
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JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Law enforcement officers in central Mississippi carried toddlers out of a flooded day care center after storms dumped rain that caused creeks to overflow, and forecasters said the threat from heavy downpours was spreading Thursday.
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department posted video on Facebook of deputies walking through brown, knee-deep water Wednesday to take children to an elevated truck, placing them gently on benches. News outlets reported more than 100 children and 14 workers were rescued from the flooded facility in the Jackson suburb of Florence.
The National Weather Service reported a second day of heavy rains and flash flooding was expected Thursday in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. Weather radar also showed heavy rainfall in Thursday near the Mississippi-Alabama state line.
Tony Banks said Thursday that when he returned to his apartment in the Jackson suburb of Flowood after work Wednesday, the parking lot was knee-deep in water. He said a creek overflowed, flooding some cars and trucks. Banks said he caught a fish near the vehicles.
“He was flopping around in the parking lot and I grabbed his mouth,” said Banks, 35. He said he tossed the bass back into the water.
After the deluge Wednesday, Rankin County sheriff’s deputies helped move more than 40 residents out of a flooded nursing home in Brandon.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol said flowing water washed away parts of a state highway in rural Newton County, between Jackson and Meridian.
In Alabama, vehicles traveling along flooded roads created boat-like wakes on low-lying Dauphin Island, a popular beach community off the coast, but police said the water wasn’t deep enough Thursday morning to pose a major threat. Flooding was likely across southwestern Alabama through nightfall, forecasters said, and Mississippi closed a welcome station on Interstate 10 because of flooding.
Three Mississippi cities set one-day rainfall records Wednesday, the weather service said. Jackson received just over 5 inches (12.7 centimeters), Meridian received 4.6 inches (11.7 centimeters) and Vicksburg received 2.9 inches (7.4 centimeters).
On Wednesday, Jackson also surpassed its previous record for rainfall for the month of August, at 11.57 inches (29.4 centimeters). The previous record for the month was 11.51 inches (29.2 centimeters) in 2008, the weather service said.
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Oklahoma executes James Coddington for 1997 hammer killing
Published: Aug. 25, 2022 at 11:37 AM EDT|Updated: 46 minutes ago
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma has executed a man for a 1997 killing despite a recommendation from the state’s Pardon and Parole Board that his life be spared.
Fifty-year-old James Coddington received a lethal injection on Thursday at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester. He was pronounced dead at 10:16 a.m.
Gov. Kevin Stitt rejected Coddington’s clemency petition and declined to commute Coddington’s sentence to life in prison without parole.
Coddington was convicted and sentenced to die for beating 73-year-old Albert Hale to death with a hammer.
Prosecutors say Coddington, then 24, became enraged when Hale refused to give him money to buy cocaine.
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Ren said that the next decade will be a very painful historical period, as the global economy continues to decline. Photograph:( Reuters )
Huawei is considered China's largest firm, but has posted huge fall in revenue, which has declined 14% in the first three months of 2022. Its net profit margin has also narrowed to 4.3% from 11.1% a year earlier in the same time period.
Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei has delivered a stark warning for the company’s future, and said that it should now focus on profit over cashflow and expansion if it is to survive the next three years, The Guardian reported. His statement signals that further job cuts and divestments are on the cards. It has also sparked alarm for smaller businesses amid China’s economic troubles and a global downturn.
“The next decade will be a very painful historical period, as the global economy continues to decline. The chill will be felt by everyone,” Ren wrote in a leaked internal memo. His statement referred to the havoc wreaked by the Covid pandemic, besides the impact of the Ukraine war and the “continued blockade” by the US on some Chinese business.
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“Huawei must reduce any overly optimistic expectations for the future and until 2023 or even 2025, we must make survival the most important guideline, and not only survive but survive with quality," he said.
Huawei is considered China's largest firm, but has posted huge fall in revenue, which has declined 14% in the first three months of 2022. Its net profit margin has also narrowed to 4.3% from 11.1% a year earlier in the same time period.
The company has faced restrictions from US and other western countries over security concerns. It was also banned from buying some foreign technology.
“In the past, we embraced the ideal of globalisation and aspired to serve all mankind, so what is our ideal now?” Ren wrote in the memo. “Survive and earn a little money where we can. From this point of view, we need to adjust the market structure and study what can be done and what should be abandoned," he added.
His memo went viral on Chinese social media and was shared and discussed by more than 100 million users. People are concerned that if a company as big as Huawei is expressing fear, what it might mean for regular people and small businesses. A lot of them also blamed US for an abrupt halt to Huawei's expansion.
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People who are allergic to mold are at higher risk of suffering hair loss when exposed to this allergen. Allergic reactions, causing hair loss, can be triggered by both black "toxic" mold or other molds found in the house.
Allergic reactions cause the body to produce histamine, an inflammation-causing substance that results in the disruption of blood flow to the capillaries. The capillaries in the scalp nourish the hair follicles. Hair loss may result when blood flow to these capillaries is disturbed as a result of an allergic reaction to mold. Hair loss, in this case, will be diffuse over the entire head
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Hair loss can also result from fungal infections in the scalp, caused by constant exposure to mold spores in the house. In this case the mold infects the out layer of the skin, leading to rashes, scaling, small sores and other visible symptoms, which in turn can lead to patches of hair loss.
To reverse the hair loss, the first step is to remove mold from the house. If the exposure to mold has been limited and has not resulted in the death of the hair follicles, the hair loss caused by allergies to mold, or by fungal infections on the scalp, can be reversed.
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NFT Genius to use funds to make investing in NFTs accessible to all, placing a sharp focus on the consumer in sports, entertainment, art, and culture
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NFT Genius (www.nftgenius.com), a company developing world-class experiences and marketplace technology (www.ongaia.com) to the NFT market, announced today a $150M valuation following the close of a $10.5M Series A funding round led by Dapper Labs, Spartan Labs, Commonwealth Asset Management (CWAM), and Fundamental Labs. Spartan, One Football, and Unibanco also participated in the round.
NFT Genius was founded by Jeremy Born, Kurt Braget, and Karl Meier. The company developed Gaia and has the largest NFT marketplace on Flow. Gaia serves as the leading secondary market for sports, entertainment, art, and culturally relevant digital collectibles with an emphasis on creating access for all and ease of use for the consumer.
"We're not just bucking the trend in terms of securing funding during this challenging time in the market, but we are the first in the industry to put the consumer front and center in a big way when it comes to investing in Web3," says Jeremy Born. "Our ultimate goal is to make investing in Web3 so easy and streamlined that anyone with a credit card can do it and reap the huge financial benefits."
NFT Genius will also be using the funds to move beyond sports and back major entertainment and culture deals and scale out the Gaia marketplace to support thousands of companies and brands reaching the mainstream consumer.
The Flow ecosystem hit an all-time-high in transaction volume and active accounts in June 2022. The Dapper Wallet is an onramp for mainstream users into Web3 and is at the center of Gaia.
Over the past year, NFT Genius has also partnered on NFT deals with top athletes and artists such as Shareef and Shaquille O'Neal, golfer Bryson DeChambeau, WNBA's Kelsey Plum, and Miami Heat's Duncan Robinson.
NFT Genius also created some of the most popular and valuable NFT collections in the market including Ballerz. Ballerz features 10,000 Generative Basketball NFTs and debuted on November 8, 2021. The collection sold out in one hour and is available on the secondary market. Ballerz properties include team, number, role, jersey, body, hair, accessories, dunks, shooting, playmaking, and defense. Fans can collect their favorite teams and jersey numbers and can show everyone they're a true baller. Ballerz is is in the top five sports NFT projects on Flow
NFT Genius continues to defy current NFT trends demonstrating incredible growth going from a valuation of $18 million in June 2021, following the company's initial seed round, to a current valuation of $150 million, only one year later.
Anuke Ganegoda, Head of Ventures at Dapper Labs will join NFT Genius as a Board Observer.
"We have worked with Jeremy and the NFT Genius team for many years now and have witnessed first hand how they are able to build world-class products and communities," says Mik Naayem, Chief Business Officer and co-founder at Dapper Labs. "We are excited to closely partner and scale out the Gaia marketplace to reach billions of mainstream consumers"
"We are super excited to lead this investment round in a company that holds a significant piece of the NFT infrastructure within the Dapper Ecosystem," says Henry Love, Managing Partner, Fundamental Labs. "We are ready to support more extensive integration of intellectual property into the NFT world and provide fans and collectors with world class digital art and collectibles that will transform how we interact with our favorite sports, movies, stories, and more."
Previously, Mark Cuban, Anthony Pompliano, Sound Ventures, and HOF Capital backed NFT Genius during the company's seed round.
To learn more about NFT Genius, Gaia marketplace and current NFT collections please visit NFTGenius.com.
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NFT Genius is a team of storytellers, technologists, and innovators focused on delivering world-class digital experiences and marketplace technology to the NFT market. Founded in 2020, NFT Genius has created some of the most popular and valuable NFT collections globally including Ballerz, a basketball-themed NFT collection that sold out in one hour. NFT Genius has partnered with top athletes and artists such as Shareef and Shaquille O'Neal, golfer Bryson DeChambeau, WNBA's Kelsey Plum, and Miami Heat's Duncan Robinson. NFT Genius is funded by some of the industry's leading Web3 investors including Dapper Labs, Commonwealth Asset Management, Fundamental Labs, Spartan, One Football, and Unibanco.
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The professional moving company provides competitive pay and flexible schedules
TAMPA, Fla. , Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's back to school time and if you're looking for a way to balance your college classes with a great job, College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving® has the solution. The award-winning full-service moving and hauling company is now hiring. They offer competitive pay and flexible schedules, and applicants can schedule an interview online and receive notice for an appointment within minutes.
"The past couple of years have been incredibly exciting for our brand. We've grown significantly, having opened 50 new locations in 2021 and we've added more this year," said Roman Cowan, President of College HUNKS. "To help meet this growth, we're looking for new team members to join our organization. We are committed to our core values, including building leaders. By recruiting college students, we can help pave the way for a successful future with a job that offers an opportunity for building your resume, earning competitive pay, and more."
The brand is hiring more than 1,000 full-time and part-time employees nationwide and opportunities are also available for customer service positions and Brand Central careers. In addition to their expedited application process, the company offers various incentives for new hires. Each location is owned by a franchise partner, so incentives may vary. Check with your local College HUNKS for details.
"Our team members are the backbone of our enterprise and we hold steadfast to a People First philosophy that puts our guests and team members in the forefront. College HUNKS has a firm belief that when you take care of your people, your company can grow," added Cowan. "We're excited to continue our expansion across the country and welcome new talent to join us on the journey."
For more information, including employment opportunities, visit https://www.collegehunkshaulingjunk.com/jobs/.
About College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving
College HUNKS Hauling Junk & Moving® was originally founded by two college buddies with a beat-up cargo van and now has more than 190 franchises providing full-service tech-enabled residential and commercial moving, junk removal, donation pickups, and labor services in the United States as well as Canada. H.U.N.K.S., which stands for Honest, Uniformed, Nice, Knowledgeable, Service, is a socially conscious, values-based organization and has a national partnership with U.S. Hunger, which strives to end childhood hunger. The company strives to become recognized as an iconic brand, renowned for its world-class company culture and service, while also providing a viable employment and franchise opportunity to pursue personal and professional fulfillment.
In January 2022, College HUNKS was featured in the Season 11 premiere of the CBS series UNDERCOVER BOSS. Co-founders Nick Friedman and Omar Soliman both went undercover to examine their company's operations and this marked the first time that two bosses were featured in one show.
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Flash flooding: Toddlers rescued, fish flop in parking lot
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Law enforcement officers in central Mississippi carried toddlers out of a flooded day care center after storms dumped rain that caused creeks to overflow.
The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department posted video on Facebook of deputies walking through brown, knee-deep water Wednesday to take children to an elevated truck, placing them gently on benches. News outlets reported more than 100 children and 14 workers were rescued from the flooded facility in the Jackson suburb of Florence.
The National Weather Service reported a second day of heavy rains and flash flooding was expected Thursday in parts of Louisiana and Mississippi. Weather radar also showed heavy rainfall in Thursday near the Mississippi-Alabama state line.
Tony Banks said Thursday that when he returned to his apartment in the Jackson suburb of Flowood after work Wednesday, the parking lot was knee-deep in water. He said a creek overflowed, flooding some cars and trucks. Banks said he caught a fish near the vehicles.
“He was flopping around in the parking lot and I grabbed his mouth,” said Banks, 35. He said he tossed the bass back into the water.
After the deluge Wednesday, Rankin County sheriff’s deputies helped move more than 40 residents out of a flooded nursing home in Brandon.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol said flowing water washed away parts of a state highway in rural Newton County, between Jackson and Meridian.
In Alabama, vehicles traveling along flooded roads created boat-like wakes on low-lying Dauphin Island, a popular beach community off the coast, but police said the water wasn’t deep enough Thursday morning to pose a major threat. Flooding was likely across southwestern Alabama through nightfall, forecasters said, and Mississippi closed a welcome station on Interstate 10 because of flooding.
Three Mississippi cities set one-day rainfall records Wednesday, the weather service said. Jackson received just over 5 inches (12.7 centimeters), Meridian received 4.6 inches (11.7 centimeters) and Vicksburg received 2.9 inches (7.4 centimeters).
On Wednesday, Jackson also surpassed its previous record for rainfall for the month of August, at 11.57 inches (29.4 centimeters). The previous record for the month was 11.51 inches (29.2 centimeters) in 2008, the weather service said.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Drivers looking to travel to downtown Richmond from Southside are asked to expect delays due to a backup on the Interstate 95 bridge.
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, a disabled vehicle at mile marker 74, near the I-95 Bridge, has caused the northbound right lane and right shoulder to close. 511Virginia shows traffic backed up about miles.
Drivers in the area are asked to use alternate routes and expect delays. | https://www.wric.com/traffic/disabled-vehicle-on-i-95-bridge-causing-delays-in-downtown-richmond/ | 2022-08-25T16:32:44Z | https://www.wric.com/traffic/disabled-vehicle-on-i-95-bridge-causing-delays-in-downtown-richmond/ | true |
Neck pain and stiffness is a common complaint among adults, and this common problem may actually be a sign of cervical osteoarthritis. Cervical osteoarthritis refers to inflammation and swelling of the joints in the neck. It results from years of wear and tear on the cartilage and disks in your neck. Your neck bones and cartilage deteriorate over time, leading to troubling symptoms, like unrelenting neck pain and neck stiffness. Bone deterioration can also lead to irregular bone growths, also known as bone spurs [Mayo Clinic]. Cervical osteoarthritis is fairly common in older age. In fact, almost everyone over the age of 60 show signs of cervical osteoarthritis on X-ray [PubMed Health].
Even if you do show signs of cervical osteoarthritis on X-ray, you may not actually experience any troubling symptoms of the condition. When you do start experiencing symptoms, however, seek medical attention, as there are many different noninvasive and effective treatment options. A stiff neck coupled with numbness in your hands, arms and legs may be an indication of worsening cervical osteoarthritis. Other common symptoms include shoulder and arm pain, tingling in your arms, hands or feet, poor coordination or difficulty walking, poor reflexes and decreased bladder control [Mayo Clinic; PudMed Health]. Moderate to severe cervical osteoarthritis symptoms can greatly impact your everyday functioning.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Forum Brands, the world's most technology-driven e-commerce operating platform, today announced the appointment of Aisha Khan as General Manager of Brands. Based in New York, Aisha will oversee Forum's entire Brand House function, inclusive of the Brand Management, Logistics and Supply Chain, Marketing, Creative and Design, and Center of Excellence teams. She will serve on Forum's investment committee and play an active role in acquisition strategy and diligence, as the company continues to expand its portfolio of category-leading consumer brands.
Aisha has a substantial track record of success operating and scaling some of the world's preeminent e-commerce and CPG brands. She was previously Chief Strategy Officer at Packable and has also held leadership positions at Publicis, Johnson & Johnson and Vireo Health. She earned her BA and MBA from Rutgers University, where she is currently a member of the Business School Board of Advisors and a member of the Center for Women in Business.
"Aisha's expertise and leadership in e-commerce is a major addition to our already best-in-class operating team," said Forum Brands co-founder and COO, Alex Kopco. "She brings a marketplace-first DNA, deep understanding of omnichannel brand building, and long-standing experience as a scaled seller across third-party marketplaces such as Amazon and direct-to-consumer. Most importantly, her values align closely to the six principles that define who we are as a company."
"I'm thrilled to be joining this incredible team of brand builders, engineers, data scientists, and acquirers," said Aisha. "Forum sets the standard in this digital age for CPGs, with the right combination of talent, culture, technology and measured portfolio construction to thrive over the long term."
Forum Brands is the world's most technology-driven e-commerce operating platform. Using its proprietary technology and data science, Forum buys Amazon FBA businesses in categories that consumers love and builds them into leading omnichannel brands. Forum provides entrepreneurs with efficient and lucrative opportunities to sell their business. Entrepreneurs share in the upside as Forum builds a long-term legacy for the brand they built from scratch. The team brings expertise from Amazon, McKinsey, Target, Packable, TA Associates, Cove Hill Partners, and more. Forum Brands is backed by world-class investors including Norwest Venture Partners, TriplePoint Capital, NFX, and Concrete Rose, and is headquartered in New York, New York. For more information, please visit forumbrands.com.
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(NewsNation) — President Joe Biden fulfilled a long-standing campaign promise Wednesday to the more progressive side of the Democratic Party when he announced he would be providing student debt relief that experts say could benefit as many as 40 million people.
“Using the authority Congress granted the Department of Education, we will forgive $10,000 in outstanding federal student loans,” said Biden, who also announced federal Pell Grant recipients will receive up to $20,000 in student debt forgiveness.
This gives Biden and Democrats an item to check off as they campaign in the coming midterm elections. But the debt forbearance was immediately criticized by conservatives as an irresponsible federal government giveaway and by progressives as not going far enough.
But lost in the conversation of debt forgiveness is a larger issue. That’s the increase in the cost of college tuition over the past 30 years, which has a lot of people asking a much tougher question: Is a college degree even really worth it anymore?
A headline from CNBC notes that “college costs have increased by 169% since 1980, but pay for young workers is up by just 19%.”
According to a report from Georgetown University, more and more people are asking the same question asked by a New York Times columnist in a column that was published this week: “Some colleges don’t produce big earners. Are they worth it?”
The column relies heavily on a report from the center-left think tank Third Way, which looked at all available data for higher education institutions. It found that more than half of college enrollees were not earning more than a high school graduate six years after they began their studies. There was an increase 10 years later, but only 29%
Biden’s loan forgiveness appears to be a decent idea on the face of it, especially for those, obviously, who owe on student loans. But for some, it seems more as though the U.S. is addressing a symptom instead of trying to solve the actual underlying problem of skyrocketing college tuitions.
Michael Itzkowitz, a senior fellow of Higher Education at Third Way and author of the study, appeared on NewsNation’s “Dan Abrams Live” on Wednesday to weigh in on the issue.
“We do know that the number one reason why students attend college year after year is for greater employability and to have a financially secure future. So we’re starting to see more and more people ask, you know, what is the actual return that I’m getting for these tens of thousands that I’m paying for a college credential?” Itzknowitz said.
Why is the cost of college going up? Itzkowitz points to state disinvestments, specifically in public institutions.
“As states invest less, ultimately, we do see tuition and net costs that students are paying go up. We’ve also seen the proliferation of for-profit colleges, and some of them to offer good returns, but they do disproportionately offer poor returns,” Itzkowitz said. “So it’s really important that students look at the net costs or the costs that they’re going to be paying out of pocket relative to the earnings that they can actually obtain.”
Itzkowitz says another step the Biden administration took Wednesday is committing to publishing a list of institutions that may not have a good return on investment or may leave students with unmanageable debt. But it’s unclear how this will get into the hands of parents and students. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/national-news/are-skyrocketing-college-costs-worth-the-return/ | 2022-08-25T16:35:14Z | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/national-news/are-skyrocketing-college-costs-worth-the-return/ | false |
Five small local and regional brands selected to diversify Kroger's product offerings and receive strategic mentorship
CINCINNATI, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced the winners of its second annual Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator. The accelerator cohort consists of five new and emerging brands, each selected to join Kroger's Fresh suppliers and enhance the selection of local items available across the Kroger Family of Companies.
"We are thrilled to welcome this year's Go Fresh & Local cohort to our extraordinary portfolio of fresh local and regional suppliers," said Dan De La Rosa, group vice president of Fresh Merchandising. "Go Fresh & Local was created to bring the best, most innovative, and freshest local and regional products from new and diverse small businesses to our customers across the U.S. This innovative group surpassed our expectations at every step. Their commitment to excellence and the unique blend of products they've created will help us expand our local footprint and deliver on our mission of being Fresh for Everyone."
Kroger invited strategic sponsors to participate in the event and serve as mentors to the winning suppliers, cultivating their growth and development. Gourmet Foods International (GFI) returned for the second year as a platinum-level sponsor and was joined by first-time silver-level sponsor DPI Specialty Foods. Both GFI and DPI share Kroger's commitment to build relationships with local and regional brands, bringing our customers the freshest local products on the market.
The Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator is a key part of Kroger's broader commitment to invest $10 billion in diverse suppliers by 2030. Each winning company receives product placement on shelves in-store and online within Kroger's Family of Companies, as well as sponsor support and business development and coaching opportunities from Kroger. Products from this year's cohort will be placed in Kroger stores in 2023.
2022 Go Fresh & Local Accelerator Winners:
- Coro Foods (Kent, WA) – Providing culinary-driven charcuterie for more than 20 years in the Seattle area, this women-owned company has worked to master the art of old-world salumi without being bound by its traditions.
- The Ugly Company (Kingsburg, CA) – Turning perfectly healthy fruits with an imperfect appearance into a beautiful opportunity by upcycling "ugly" produce into dried fruit snacks.
- Hiatus (Baltimore, MD) – Offering a number of decadent flavors, Hiatus provides consumers with premium cheesecakes made of natural ingredients – for those moments when you need a hiatus and want to enjoy a sweet escape with every bite.
- j. berry Nursery & Genetics (Grand Saline, TX) –Bringing beautiful plants into lives, homes and gardens around the world, the j. berry team elevates the beauty of gorgeous hibiscus, crape myrtles and begonias with the science of plant genetics.
- Zacca Hummus (Boise, ID) – Serving from the family farm to your table, the Zacca company is passionate about making delicious, traditional-style Mediterranean hummus in a variety of flavors that are all non-GMO, gluten-free and made with no artificial preservatives.
Kroger received more than 1,600 applications to participate in the Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator. A committee of judges led by Kroger, in collaboration with ECRM and RangeMe, narrowed the applications to a select group of 15 top brands. This elite group traveled to Cincinnati to display and merchandise their products with Kroger category managers, merchandising directors and leaders.
The final event was a pitch competition, requiring each company to deliver a 15-minute presentation and provide samples to a panel of judges whose scores were combined with the category managers, merchandising directors and leaders to name the winning cohort.
This year's executive selection panel, hosted by Erin Rolfes, Kroger director of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, was comprised of executives with unique expertise areas and experiences, including Stuart Aitken, chief merchant and marketing officer; Dan De La Rosa, group vice president of Fresh Merchandising; Brian Kelly, chairman and CEO, PearlRock Partners; Juan De Paoli, vice president, Our Brands; Victor Smith, president, Atlanta Division; Emily Hartmann, senior director, Brand Marketing; and Rocio Indacochea, Multi-cultural merchandiser.
The inaugural Go Fresh & Local cohort, announced in August 2021, featured five stellar brands: Maazah (Minneapolis, MN), Nona Lim (Oakland, CA), Queen Charlotte's Pimento Cheese Royale (Charlotte, NC), Simply Southern Sides (Macedonia, OH), and Soupergirl (Washington, D.C.), all of whom debuted products at Kroger in 2022.
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At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit®. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names. We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
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Court upholds temporary block on Arkansas gender care ban for transgender youth
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Thursday said Arkansas can’t enforce its ban on transgender children receiving gender-affirming medical care.
A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a judge’s ruling temporarily blocking the state from enforcing the 2021 law. A trial is scheduled for October before the same judge on whether to permanently block the law.
Arkansas was the first state to enact such a ban, which prohibits doctors from providing gender-confirming hormone treatment, puberty blockers or surgery to anyone younger than 18 years old, or from referring them to other providers for the treatment. There are no doctors who perform gender-affirming surgery on minors in the state.
“Because the minor’s sex at birth determines whether or not the minor can receive certain types of medical care under the law, Act 626 discriminates on the basis of sex,” the court’s ruling Thursday said.
The American Civil Liberties Union challenged the law on behalf of four transgender youth and their families, as well as two doctors who provide gender-confirming treatments.
Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson vetoed the ban last year, but GOP lawmakers overrode him to enact the law.
Multiple medical groups, including the American Medical Association, oppose the ban and have said the care is safe if properly administered. The Justice Department has also opposed the ban as unconstitutional.
Arkansas argued that the restriction is within the state’s authority to regulate medical practices. An attorney for the ACLU told the appeals panel in June that reinstating the restriction would create uncertainty for families around the state.
Hutchinson vetoed the ban following pleas from pediatricians, social workers and the parents of transgender youth who said the measure would harm a community already at risk for depression and suicide. Hutchinson said the law went too far, especially since it wouldn’t exempt youth already receiving the care.
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NHS due to roll out Covid jab booster programme
The NHS in Sussex will kickstart the autumn booster rollout in early September, the largest and fastest vaccine drive in health service history.
Set to start during the first weeks of September, NHS staff will begin vaccinating care home residents and people who are housebound.
The National Booking Service will also open that week ahead of the wider rollout.
This is due to start on September 12, with the NHS inviting those who are most susceptible to serious illness from Covid-19 and those aged 75 and over to book an appointment from that week.
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As with previous campaigns, the oldest and most vulnerable will be called forward first.
Those wishing to take up the invite will be able to book in online or through 119 as long as it has been three months since their last dose.
The autumn booster campaign is among a package of NHS measures to prepare for winter, including ramping up bed capacity and increasing the number of 999 and NHS 111 staff to deal with any additional pressure.
A spokesperson for NHS Sussex said: “It is vital that those most susceptible to serious illness from these viruses come forward for the latest jab in order to protect themselves when contacted.
“We will contact people when it is their turn to book in for the vaccine – there is no need for you to contact the NHS about your autumn booster.
“Please book in as quickly as possible when invited to give yourself protection this winter.” | https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/health/nhs-due-to-roll-out-covid-jab-booster-programme-3819920 | 2022-08-25T16:39:58Z | https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/health/nhs-due-to-roll-out-covid-jab-booster-programme-3819920 | false |
HealthWell is Proud to Sponsor, Exhibit, and Host Panel at Summit
GERMANTOWN, Md., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The HealthWell Foundation®, an independent non-profit that provides a financial lifeline for inadequately insured Americans, is honored to announce its attendance and participation at the second annual Healthcare Advocate Summit to be held September 7-9, 2022, in New Orleans, Louisiana.
During the Summit, the HealthWell Foundation will take main stage with Elizabeth Johnson, Co-CEO, Healthcare Advocate Summit and Dr. Shannon Carpenter, The Bone Health Clinic, to participate in the panel: Foundation Assistance - Help Us Fill in the Gaps. How Can We Work Together So No Patient Goes without the Assistance They Need? to be held on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. Central Daylight Time. During this interactive discussion, session attendees will participate in a direct discussion with panelists to identify additional underserved areas of patient financial need and to bolster collaboration between all parties involved in patient assistance.
In addition, HealthWell is proud to sponsor the two-day networking lounge and to exhibit September 8-9, 2022. If you will be attending, we hope you'll take a few minutes to stop by booth #403 to meet members of the HealthWell team and to learn about our programs and services and how we can work together to assist more patients in need.
"We are delighted to have the support of and continued partnership with the HealthWell Foundation for the Healthcare Advocate Summit," said Elizabeth Johnson and Melissa Paige, Co-CEO's, Healthcare Advocate Summit. "HealthWell's commitment to this event is a strong testimony to both patients and healthcare workers that continually put patients' access to treatment and medications at the forefront. We look forward to future collaboration and to conquering challenges patients face during their healthcare journey."
"We are excited to have the opportunity to sponsor and exhibit at the second annual Healthcare Advocate Summit," commented HealthWell Foundation's Chief Development Officer, Alan Klein. "As participants of last year's inaugural event, we were honored to brainstorm and collaborate with the hundreds of passionate frontline advocates to help patients access the resources they need to achieve better health outcomes. We plan to continue that initiative at this year's Summit, while also informing the community about our programs."
To learn more about the Healthcare Advocate Summit, visit: https://www.healthcareadvocatesummit.com. To learn more about HealthWell programs and our robust disease fund portfolio, visit our website at HealthWellFoundation.org.
About the HealthWell Foundation
A nationally recognized, independent non-profit organization founded in 2003, the HealthWell Foundation has served as a safety net across over 85 disease areas for more than 727,000 underinsured patients. Since its inception, HealthWell has provided over $2.7 billion in financial support through more than 1.1 million grants to access life-changing medical treatments patients otherwise would not be able to afford. HealthWell provides financial assistance to adults and children facing medical hardship resulting from gaps in their insurance that cause out-of-pocket medical expenses to escalate rapidly; HealthWell assists with the treatment-related cost-sharing obligations of these patients. HealthWell ranked 27th on the 2021 Forbes list of The 100 Largest U.S. Charities and was recognized for its 100 percent fundraising efficiency. For more information, visit www.HealthWellFoundation.org.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN or "First Horizon") today announced that it has been recognized by Forbes as one of The Best Employers for Women 2022. Read the full announcement on Forbes.com.
The Best Employers for Women 2022 were chosen based on an independent survey of 50,000 employees currently employed at companies with at least 1,000 workers in their U.S. operations. The evaluation was based on four different criteria:
- Employees were asked to give their opinion on a series of statements surrounding the likelihood of recommendation, atmosphere and development, image, working conditions, salary and wage, workplace, and diversity regarding their own employer.
- Women were asked to rate their own employers regarding parental leave, family support, flexibility, discrimination, representation and career, and pay equity.
- Participants were given the chance to evaluate other employers in their respective industries that stand out either positively or negatively in regard to diversity. Only the recommendations of women were considered.
- Based on extensive research, an index was built based on the share of women in executive management or board positions.
"I am proud to work for a company that consistently ranks as one of the best in the nation for women in the workforce," said Tanya Hart, executive vice president and chief human resources officer at First Horizon. "This recognition validates our efforts to elevate equity in every aspect of our organization. We remain intently focused on creating opportunities for women to develop and advance and providing an inclusive and collaborative environment in which women can excel."
First Horizon Corp. (NYSE: FHN), with $85.1 billion in assets as of June 30, 2022, is a leading regional financial services company, dedicated to helping our clients, communities and associates unlock their full potential with capital and counsel. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the banking subsidiary First Horizon Bank operates in 12 states across the southern U.S. The Company and its subsidiaries offer commercial, private banking, consumer, small business, wealth and trust management, retail brokerage, capital markets, fixed income, mortgage, and title insurance services. First Horizon has been recognized as one of the nation's best employers by Fortune and Forbes magazines and a Top 10 Most Reputable U.S. Bank. More information is available at www.FirstHorizon.com.
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Bristol had 'fastest recovery' of any UK airport
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Bristol Airport says it has had the "fastest recovery of any UK airport" as it prepares for a busy bank holiday weekend.
Chief operating officer, Graeme Gamble, said more than 900,000 passengers were expected to travel through the airport throughout August.
Mr Gamble said there had been a strong increase in passenger numbers in the past few months.
"We are rapidly approaching pre-pandemic passenger levels," he added.
Bristol Airport's busiest days are expected to be 25 and 26 August when about 32,000 passengers a day will fly in and out, ahead of the bank holiday weekend.
Mr Gamble said the airport had experienced some challenges in the past few months, but staff had worked hard to ensure visits were as smooth as possible.
"With Bristol Airport seeing the fastest recovery of any UK airport, the strong demand for travel demonstrates the continued customer confidence in travelling abroad," he said.
The chief operating officer said hundreds of new workers had been recruited through a series of jobs fairs, and "surge teams" had been put in place to be deployed at short notice during busy times.
To avoid delays, passengers have been advised to check-in online, arrive a minimum of two hours before their flight and have items like boarding cards and passports ready.
Bristol has been among many UK airports to experience disruption including flight delays and cancellations, as the demand for travel returned after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Airlines and airports have said they are facing a number of challenges as restrictions on international travel are lifted, including staff shortages, air traffic control restrictions, runway works and airport handling delays.
Meanwhile, an amber traffic warning has been issued for the bank holiday weekend as an estimated 15m leisure trips are planned.
The AA said it expected 45% of UK drivers to go on at least one non-commuting journey between Friday and Monday.
Traffic is expected to peak on Saturday between 10:00 - 16:00 BST.
Motorists have been warned to expect delays on major routes and predicted traffic hotspots include the M4/M5 interchange near Bristol.
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Thompson Forum To Explore Creative Solutions To Global Challengers
(KFOR NEWS August 25, 2022) The 34th season of the E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln will feature five mainstage speakers, as well as a scholar-in-residence. The 2022-23 season is organized around the theme “Creativity to Solve Global Challenges.” As the world faces complex challenges related to health, water and climate, the series will elevate people and ideas addressing these concerns with vision and innovation.
The season opens Sept. 28 with the Governor’s Lecture in the Humanities, “A Clear and Steady Eye: Storytelling and Our Shared History,” featuring New York Times bestselling author Candice Millard.
Other speakers in the 2022-23 series include Dr. Ali S. Khan, scholar of emerging infectious diseases; Tyler Riewer, creative director at charity: water; Martha Schwartz, landscape architect and urbanist; and Jane Chen, social entrepreneur. All lectures will take place at the Lied Center for Performing Arts. Each presentation is free and open to the public.
Tickets can be reserved through the Lied Center at http://liedcenter.org, 402-472-4747 or by visiting the Lied’s box office, 301 N. 12th St. Forum events are general admission, with seating on a first-come, first-served basis.
In mid-February, the Thompson Forum will host Amy Herman as a scholar-in-residence. Herman is an art historian and lawyer who uses art to teach people how to hone perceptions and visual intelligence to find solutions to problems. Herman will offer workshops for students and community members.
The mainstage schedule:
Sept. 28, 7:30 p.m.: Candice Millard, “A Clear and Steady Eye: Storytelling and Our Shared History” — Millard’s talk will touch on her four New York Times bestselling books. Her most recent book, “River of the Gods: Genius, Courage and Betrayal in the Search for the Source of the Nile,” focuses on English explorers Richard Burton and John Hanning Speke. Millard tells a story of courage and adventure, set against the backdrop of the race to exploit Africa by colonial powers. The book also profiles Sidi Mubarak Bombay, the formerly enslaved local guide who played a pivotal role in the expedition. Millard’s essays have appeared in the Guardian, National Geographic and TIME. This event is the 27th Annual Governor’s Lecture in the Humanities presented by Humanities Nebraska.
Oct. 11, 7 p.m.: Dr. Ali S. Khan, “Putting the Public Back in Public Health: A Global Perspective” — Khan is dean and tenured professor of epidemiology in the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s College of Public Health and a retired assistant surgeon general. He served at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for 23 years before retiring as the director of the Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response. At the CDC, Khan led and responded to numerous high-profile public health emergencies, including Ebola, the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, and Hurricane Katrina. In 2016, he published “The Next Pandemic: On the Front Lines Against Humankind’s Gravest Dangers” with William Patrick. The lecture is part of Community Climate Awareness Week.
Nov. 7, 7 p.m.: Tyler Riewer, “The Craziest Thing We Can Do is Nothing” — Riewer is creative director at charity: water, a nonprofit organization that uses data and storytelling to connect donors to their impact and dream up new ways to think about sustainability in the water sector. Charity: water has funded over 91,000 projects to bring clean and safe water to nearly 15 million people. Riewer leads a team of designers and storytellers and travels the globe capturing stories about local partners. He studied advertising and journalism at Nebraska and started his career at marketing agencies Archrival and Grady Britton. This event is presented in partnership with the College of Journalism and Mass Communications.
Jan. 23, 7 p.m.: Martha Schwartz, “The Urban Landscape and The Future of Cities” — Schwartz is a landscape architect, urbanist and climate activist. Her work and teaching focuses on the urban public realm landscape and its importance in making cities “climate ready.” For more than 40 years, Martha Schwartz Partners has completed projects around the globe, from site-specific art installations to public spaces, parks, master planning and reclamation. Schwartz is also a tenured professor of practice in the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and recently founded Mayday.Earth, a nonprofit focused on communications and education about nature-based and geoengineering solutions. The lecture is part of the Hyde Lecture Series presented by the College of Architecture.
March 28, 7 p.m.: Jane Chen, “How Design Thinking Saves Lives — Lessons on Innovation, Leadership and Resilience” — Chen is a globally recognized entrepreneur, inventor and speaker. She is co-founder and CEO of Embrace Global, which developed a groundbreaking, low-cost infant incubator that has saved over 350,000 babies. Embrace has?been?featured in The New York Times, CNN, Newsweek, the Guardian and ABC’s “20/20.” Chen is a TED speaker and a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. She was selected for Forbes’ Impact 30, the Economist Innovation Award and the Fast Company Innovation Award, and was recognized as the World Economic Forum’s Social Entrepreneur of the Year. Chen also served on the Board of Directors of the Center for Humane Technology. This event is presented in partnership with the College of Business.
Event summaries and additional information on each speaker are available at https://enthompson.unl.edu.
Events are streamed on the Thompson Forum website and available on NET, LNKTV City and LNKTV Education. Events are also accessible on campus channel 4 and KRNU radio 90.3 FM. All talks will have closed captioning for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The E.N. Thompson Forum on World Issues is a cooperative project of the Cooper Foundation, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lied Center and University Honors Program. The series was established in 1988 with the purpose of bringing a diversity of viewpoints on international and public policy issues to the university and people of Nebraska to promote understanding and encourage discussion.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Sweet video of a father comforting a teary bride before they walked down the aisle in Phoenix was shared by the venue on Instagram.
The video provided by TMX shows the bride and her dad preparing for the special moment.
“The sweetest moment captured between our bride and her dad right before she marries the love of her life If you need us, we’ll be crying for the rest of the day!” the Instagram caption, posted to the Venue at the Grove account, said.
“This is your song,” the father of the bride says in the video.
“This is my song,” she replies.
“And I’m gonna get you up there and I’m gonna give you a big hug and shake Cody’s hand,” he says.
The bride says in the video she’s already crying and asks her father to help with her veil.
At the end of the video, the pair is off down the aisle.
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The beautiful and talented actress Sanjeeda Shaikh is one of the most loved star on the silver screens. Sanjeeda rose to fame with her stint in the popular daily soap Ek Hasina Thi. Sanjeeda proved her acting mettle by starring in daily soaps like Kya Hoga Nimmo ka, Piya Ka Ghar Pyaara Lage, among others. She also participated in the Season 3 of the dance reality show Nach Baliye along with her estranged husband Aamir Ali and bagged the first prize. The actress has carved a special place in the hearts of the masses with her exceptional acting chops and glamorous looks. The diva never fails to amaze her fans with her stylish outfits and stunning pictures. She enjoys a massive fan following on her social media handle, and her fans root for her ardently and shower immense love on every post. Take a look at times when Sanjeeda nailed monochrome clicks and shared jaw-dropping pictures.
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Sanjeeda here donned a simple low-neck black top and has chosen white classic glasses to complete her look.
Here, the diva chose a simple bralette and her toned physique shines with a monochromatic effect.
Sanjeeda looks breathtakingly ravishing as she struck a pose in a stunning plunging neckline outfit. Her curly open tresses make her look nothing less than a princess.
Sanjeeda surely knows how to raise the hotness quotient with her stunning attires. Here, she donned a back-printed bralette, and her jaw-dropping pose totally steals the limelight in this photo.
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(NewsNation) — Faced with inflation, some consumers have chosen to hold back discretionary purchases, but Starbucks drinkers have remained loyal.
Coffee sales at grocery stores performed well at the onset of the pandemic in 2020, spiking in mid-March. By September, Americans had reduced buying in supermarkets by 15%, according to a report from Reuters at the time.
In 2021, coffee outperformed other spaces in the dining sector for much of the year, but foot traffic halted in step with the omicron surge, the retail analysis company Placer reported.
Demand for Starbucks has remained steady, and consolidated net revenues were up 9% to a quarterly record $8.2 billion.
“This is a company that buys a lot of ingredients so they’re able to negotiate a very good deal,” said Bruce Clark, an associate professor of marketing at Northeastern University. “In fact, in a time of supply chain disruptions, they may actually have better access to supplies than some others.”
Interim CEO Howard Schultz said during a recent quarterly earnings call that despite inflation, “… we are not currently seeing any measurable reduction in customer spending…” attributing the company’s success to customer loyalty and engagement.
The coffee chain hasn’t been immune to growing costs and raised its prices about 5% within the past year, Schultz reported in the call.
Demand is likely to remain strong as the company prepares to launch a seasonal favorite.
The Pumpkin Spice Latte has become a cultural harbinger of the fall and a boon for Starbucks — one that’s likely to withstand penny-pinching brought on by inflation, Clark said.
“My sense is it may well be recession-proof,” Clark said. “… People are going to still buy them. I think the big question is whether people are going to buy them in the same amount and frequency that they might have done in the past.”
What some analysts reference as a “pumpkin-spice economy” generates between $350 and $500 million in annual sales, Clark said. That includes pumpkin-flavored coffee from Starbucks and other coffee shops, baked goods, alcoholic drinks, and pumpkin-spice-flavored chicken sausage.
The average cost of a Starbucks tall (small) latte in the U.S. is $2.75, according to an analysis by LendingTree company Value Penguin. Prices vary, though. At the world’s largest Starbucks in Chicago, a latte runs between $7.50 and $8.25.
“They are seeing some supply increases, but clearly not enough to break the bank,” Clark said. “For a latte, that’s an expensive drink, the dollar profit margin on a latte will be high.”
For some, lattes are an “affordable luxury” that people are willing to pay for, even during economic hardship.
“There is also evidence that sweets tend to do well in tough economic environments — candy, chocolate, things like that,” Clark said. “And there’s a lot of sugar in lattes so I think there are a lot of reasons to expect that the Pumpkin Spice Latte will hold up pretty well in the presence of inflation and economic uncertainty.”
“There are a lot of emotions and feelings tied up in Pumpkin Spiced Latte coming into the fall,” Clark said.
Not all favor the “PSL,” but the usual polarized takes on pro- versus anti-pumpkin-spice are likely to bring in business, Clark said.
“It’s a way of generating news,” he said. “It’s a way of bringing traffic into restaurants late in August, when restaurant traffic may be pretty low. People are still on vacation. (They) hope to bring more people to the store. (They) hope while they’re in the store, they’ll buy more stuff.” | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/is-starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte-inflation-proof/ | 2022-08-25T16:47:30Z | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/is-starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte-inflation-proof/ | true |
Join Team AORUS for the ultimate 4K gaming experience and more in AORUSVERSE
TAIPEI , Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's leading computer brand, GIGABYTE is back in Seattle, Washington with Team AORUS for another installment of the highly anticipated PAX West starting Friday, September 2, through Monday, September 5, 2022. This year's theme is AORUSVERSE, as attendees are invited to explore the vast gaming universe packed with the latest GIGABYTE AORUS gaming hardware and gears. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience these products hands-on and compete for prizes in esports challenges set up at the booth.
GIGABYTE will bring the ultimate 4K immersive experience to this year's PAX West with its complete 4K gaming monitor line, ranging from 28-inch to 48-inch in various panel types. Attendees are free to test them out in person and get immersed in the gaming action. For PC build enthusiasts, there will be a cool-looking AORUS PC mod on display inspired by the world-renowned game Fortnite.
There will also be a special Resident Evil-themed corner at the booth resembling the horror scene that takes place in the game. Attendees will be able to play the game on the huge AORUS FO48U 4K gaming monitor and experience the ultimate gaming experience like no others, thanks to FO48U's OLED panel for the stunning visuals and the exclusive Space Audio for the true-to-life sounds.
In addition to all the hustle and bustle on site, GIGABYTE will be hosting an online event from August 24th to September 5th and giving away a GIGABYTE M32UC 4K curved gaming monitor as the grand prize. Those who cannot attend the show can also team up with GIGABYTE AORUS through the online event and go on a fun adventure in AORUSVERSE. For more details, visit https://bit.ly/paxw22
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What's considered officially “dangerous heat” in coming decades will likely hit much of the world at least three times more often as climate change worsens, according to a new study.
In much of Earth's wealthy mid-latitudes, spiking temperatures and humidity that feel like 103 degrees (39.4 degrees Celsius) or higher -- now an occasional summer shock — statistically should happen 20 to 50 times a year by mid-century, said a study Monday in the journal Nature Climate Change.
By 2100, that brutal heat index may linger for most of the summer for places like the U.S. Southeast, the study's author said.
And it’s far worse for the sticky tropics. The study said a heat index considered “extremely dangerous” where the feels-like heat index exceeds 124 degrees (51 degrees Celsius) — now something that rarely happens — will likely strike a tropical belt that includes India one to four weeks a year by century's end.
“So that’s kind of the scary thing about this,” said study author Lucas Zeppetello, a Harvard climate scientist. “That’s something where potentially billions of people are going to be exposed to extremely dangerous levels of heat very regularly. So something that's gone from virtually never happening before will go to something that is happening every year.”
Zeppetello and colleagues used more than 1,000 computer simulations to look at the probabilities of two different levels of high heat -- heat indexes of 103 degrees (39.4 Celsius) and above 124 degrees (51 Celsius), which are dangerous and extremely dangerous thresholds according to the U.S. National Weather Service. They calculated for the years 2050 and 2100 and compared that to how often that heat happened each year across the world from 1979 to 1998.
The study found a three- to ten-fold increase in 103-degree heat in the mid-latitudes even in the unlikely best-case scenario of global warming limited to only 3.6 degrees (2 degrees Celsius) since pre-industrial times -- the less stringent of two international goals.
There's only a 5% chance for warming to be that low and that infrequent, the study found. What's more likely, according to the study, is that the 103-degree heat will steam the tropics “during most days of each typical year” by 2100.
Chicago hit that 103 degree heat index level only four times from 1979 to 1998. But the study’s most likely scenario shows Chicago hitting that hot-and-sticky threshold 11 times a year by the end of the century.
Heat waves are one of the new four horsemen of apocalyptic climate change, along with sea level rise, water scarcity and changes in the overall ecosystem, said Zeppetello, who did much of the research in Washington state during the warming-charged 2021 heat wave that shattered records and killed thousands.
“Sadly, the horrific predictions shown in this study are credible,” climate scientist Jennifer Francis of the Woodwell Climate Research Center, who was not part of the study team, said in an email. “The past two summers have provided a window into our steamy future, with lethal heat waves in Europe, China, northwestern North America, India, the south-central U.S., the U.K., central Siberia, and even New England. Already hot places will become uninhabitable as heat indices exceed dangerous thresholds, affecting humans and ecosystems alike. Areas where extreme heat is now rare will also suffer increasingly, as infrastructure and living things are ill-adapted to the crushing heat.”
The study focuses on the heat index and that’s smart because it’s not just heat but the combination with humidity that hurts health, said Harvard School of Public Health professor Dr. Renee Salas, who is an emergency room physician.
“As the heat index rises, it becomes harder and harder to cool our bodies,” Salas, who wasn’t part of the research team, said in an email. “Heat stroke is a potentially deadly form of heat illness that occurs when body temperatures rise to dangerous levels.”
The study is based on mathematical probabilities instead of other climate research that looks at what happens at various carbon pollution levels. Because of that, University of Pennsylvania climate scientist Michael Mann is more skeptical of this research. It also doesn’t take into account landmark U.S. climate legislation that President Joe Biden signed earlier this month or new efforts by Australia, he said.
“The obstacles at this point are political and no statistical methods, regardless of how powerful or sophisticated can predict whether we will garner the political will to overcome them,” Mann said in an email. “But there is reason for cautious optimism.”
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ROME (AP) — Italy’s worst drought in 70 years has exposed the piers of an ancient bridge over the Tiber River once used by Roman emperors but which fell into disrepair by the third century.
Two piers of Nero’s Bridge have been visible much of the summer near the Vittorio Emanuele bridge that traverses the river near the Vatican, a pile of moss-covered rocks where seagulls now sun themselves.
The bridge was built in the first century for Emperor Nero to reach his gardens near the Janiculum Hill near what is present-day St. Peter’s Square, said historian Anthony Majanlahti. The bridge was already falling apart by the third century, traffic was diverted to the nearby Sant’Angelo Bridge, which funneled pilgrims past the Castel Sant’Angelo to the Vatican.
Nero’s Bridge originally is believed to have had four piers, but Majanlahti says two were dismantled in the 19th century to allow for a better flow of river traffic.
“Because the water level of the river is so low now due to widespread drought across Italy, we’re able to see a lot more of the piers of the bridge that we usually could,’’ Majanlahti said.
In normal water level years, one of the bridge’s piers can often been seen in the driest season, but this year two are visible.
The Italian government has declared a state of emergency in several regions because of the prolonged drought and accompanying heat wave. The drought has also exposed a World War II tank in Italy’s largest river, the Po, as well as 20th century ordinance in lakes.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fifth Corner (www.fifthcorner.com), founded by industry veterans Tenel Tayar, Chad Braun and Kerr Taylor, announces that it, through an affiliate, has acquired Ella West in a strategic assemblage to its Ella Oaks Shopping Center.
Fifth Corner continues to execute its time-tested investment strategy with the strategic assemblage of Ella West. Ella West is a 3.77-acre site that contains a two-story 40,000 square foot building occupied by National Dentex and two future development pad sites. Ella West is located on 34th street adjacent to Ella Oaks and in the heart of the GOOF (Garden Oaks/Oak Forest) and Greater Heights submarket of Houston Texas. Because of the assemblage of these two properties, Ella West will increase access, both to W. 34th Street and to Ella Boulevard through Fifth Corner's Ella Oaks Shopping Center. The location enjoys an average household income within a 1-mile radius of $131,000 with 126,000 people in a 3-mile radius.
"The Garden Oaks/Oak Forest and the Greater Heights area is one of the most dynamic and increasingly desirable areas of Houston," says Tenel Tayar, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fifth Corner. "The strategic assemblage of Ella West with Ella Oaks will provide improved access and development opportunities that should enhance the value of both properties and better serve this wonderful community."
Fifth Corner focuses on creating value on community focused Irreplaceable Corner™ properties' within the major markets of Texas.
"The opportunities we see with Ella West touch on virtually all of our value creation objectives: assemblage, re-development, merchandizing mix and even potentially a covered land play," said Chad Braun, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Fifth Corner. "The ability to curate multiple free standing pad sites with exciting retail concepts along 34th Street and the potential for an enclave of boutique multi-family integrated into this mixed-use project epitomizes our mission of creating value on community focused Irreplaceable Corner properties."
Fifth Corner is a Houston-based real estate company investing in and creating value on community-focused Irreplaceable Corners™ located in the fastest growing metros. The real estate strategy and culture are time-tested and refined over 30 years to create value for the properties, investors, and communities.
For more information, please visit their website at www.fifthcorner.com or contact Chad Braun at chad@fifthcorner.com.
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WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, August 25, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
1055 AM CDT Thu Aug 25 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south Texas, including the following
counties, Bee and Live Oak.
* WHEN...Until 100 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Ponding on roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1054 AM 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 of 1 to 3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Beeville, Three Rivers, Karon, Mineral, Normanna, Tuleta, Ray
Point and Oakville.
- 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.
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dallas Cowboys left tackle Tyron Smith is expected to return at some point this season after sustaining a torn left hamstring that also injured the knee, team owner and general manager Jerry Jones said Thursday.
Jones said during an appearance on ESPN that he wasn't sure if Smith's injury would require surgery but that the eight-time Pro Bowler would return late in the season.
A person with knowledge of the injury, which happened in practice Wednesday night, said Smith had a torn hamstring with a knee fracture that resulted from the tendon pulling away from the bone. ESPN first reported the injury.
Speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because there was no official announcement of the injury, the person said it appeared Smith would be sidelined until December.
Smith was injured during 11-on-11 drills when he went to engage linebacker Leighton Vander Esch about 5 yards downfield before crumpling to the turf. He walked off the field without help and later walked past reporters outside the locker room.
The 31-year-old Smith has been hampered mostly by back, neck and ankle injuries in recent years. Smith has missed at least three games each season since 2016. He played just two games in 2020 before season-ending neck surgery.
Rookie first-round pick Tyler Smith could replace him. Tyler Smith has been working at left guard but was the starting left tackle at Tulsa. He missed both practices this week with an ankle injury.
“We’ve played a lot of games without Tyron,” Jones said on ESPN. “Not as successfully as we do with him. But in the meantime we’ve got a guy named Tyler Smith who’s come on the scene.”
The injury is a major blow to an offensive line that was already in transition.
The Cowboys were counting on Smith and five-time All-Pro right guard Zack Martin as the anchors for a unit that is young and relatively inexperienced at the other three spots. Dallas probably just added a fourth spot to that concern.
Josh Ball, a fourth-round pick last year, has replaced Tyron Smith at times during training camp this year. Ball missed all of his rookie season with an ankle injury.
If Tyler Smith moves to left tackle, third-year player Connor McGovern is the likely choice at left guard. Before Tyron Smith's injury, McGovern, who missed all of his rookie year with a torn pectoral muscle, was expected to start ahead of Tyler Smith. Tyler Biadasz, another third-year player, is the center.
Without Tyron Smith, quarterback Dak Prescott is missing the veteran blocker on his blind side and two other starters from last year's line while moving on without top receiver Amari Cooper, who was traded to Cleveland in a cost-cutting move in the offseason. CeeDee Lamb is taking over the No. 1 receiving role from Cooper.
The defending NFC East champs, who lost a wild-card game at home to San Francisco in January, open the season with two tough home games. The opener is against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 11 before Joe Burrow and the AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals visit.
“I like where we are relative to our skill positions and frankly, our challenge is in our offensive line,” Jones said. “The offensive talent has got to step up with the recognition that we can't count on what you might have had up there.”
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CHONGQING, China (AP) — The city of Chongqing, dubbed one of China’s four “furnace” cities, is known for both soaring temperatures and spicy cuisine — notably its hotpot, a peppery bubbling tabletop broth into which diners dunk bite-size pieces of food to cook and eat.
The inland metropolis on the Yangtze River has the perfect escape to enjoy hotpot, even in what has been a summer of unusually stifling heat: World War II-era air raid shelters, converted into restaurants, where the temperature is naturally cooler.
Locals call it “cave hotpot.”
Chongqing was the temporary capital of China during World War II, as a Japanese invasion drove the government out of the then-capital, Nanjing, and occupied eastern China. Leader Chiang Kai-shek, the military, foreign diplomats and others set up in what was then a remote city in the southwest.
At the sound of air raid sirens, residents crowded into the often dark shelters dug into the hilly cityscape to protect people and military weapons. Thousands died in the Japanese aerial bombing attacks.
Today, the stone arch doorways of the former shelters still dot the city. Some have become cafes and mahjong parlors and others, restaurants.
Red Chinese characters hang over one entrance, its stonework half-hidden by a refrigerated drinks display case and stacked up plastic chairs. The characters read: “Cave Pavilion Hotpot. Founded 1989.”
Inside, tables and chairs line two long and narrow tunnels connected by a corridor. A starry night sky has been painted on the semicircular roof to reinforce a feeling of coolness. A painting of a World War II fighter plane hangs on the wall.
Diners drop beef tripe, meat, fish and vegetables into a bubbling broth filled with floating red chili peppers and lip-numbing Sichuan peppercorns. A non-spicy broth is also available — in a smaller container.
“We stay away from the summer heat in these air raid shelters,” said Tang Ronggang, as wisps of steam rose in front of his face from the hotpot on his table. “It’s cool in here, a good place to stay in summer.”
Particularly this summer, which has seen what meteorologists are calling China’s strongest heat wave since the government began recording rainfall and temperature 61 years ago. High temperatures have persisted for more than two months, topping 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) in many places.
Shopping malls have closed in Chongqing for most of the daytime to conserve power. Wide swaths of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers, which meet in the city, have dried up, drawing people to the exposed riverbed. The extended heat and drought is blamed on a high-pressure system parked over western Russia that is also causing this summer’s heatwaves in Europe.
Chongqing, immediately east of Sichuan, was part of the province until the city and the surrounding area was broken off administratively in 1997.
Some date the city’s hotpot tradition to the 16th century, when porters ate meat and vegetables boiled with fiery spices after a hard day’s work on the docks on the Jialing River. The dish moved into abandoned air raid shelters in the 1970s, giving birth to a new tradition, the cave hotpot.
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Warning over Liz Truss' £10billion-a-year NHS raid: Hospital bosses dread 'impossible choices' under PM hopeful's plan to divert taxpayer cash to social care
- Liz Truss said she would fund the social care sector by pillaging NHS funding
- Stripping billions from the NHS would get people out of hospital faster, she said
- But health leaders today warned against 'robbing Peter to pay Paul' mentality
- They cautioned withdrawing funding would lead to waiting lists getting longer
NHS leaders have voiced alarm over Liz Truss' pledge to redirect billions from the health service's budget to the crippled social care sector.
An extra £36billion of cash has been allocated to the NHS and social care over the next three years through No10's controversial levy, with just £6billion going to the latter.
Ms Truss, the frontrunner in the race to become Prime Minister, this week outlined plans to completely scrap the extra tax.
Instead, she pledged to devote the same huge package of cash — funded through existing taxes, not an extra levy — solely to local authorities, who look after social care in England.
The move prompted alarm, however.
Experts warned that 'robbing Peter to pay Paul is not a sustainable solution to the health and care crisis'.
Hospital bosses warned the move will leave them £10billion worse off every year — forcing medics to make 'impossible choices' about who should be treated and 'slam the brakes' on tackling record backlogs.
However, social care campaigners cautiously welcomed the plans to put billions of pounds into the struggling sector.
The latest NHS data currently suggests that one in seven hospital beds in England is being taken up by so-called 'bed-blockers'.
Don't rob Peter to pay Paul health leaders have warned prime ministerial hopeful Liz Truss after she said she could cut NHS funding and give it to social care
Many are elderly patients who cannot go back to their homes because extra support is not available, or find nursing home places.
It can have a knock-on effect and cause overcrowding in casualty units because the lack of space means patients cannot be moved onto wards.
Speaking at a hustings about her proposed move, Ms Truss said: 'I still would spend the money.
'I would just take it out of general taxation rather than raising national insurance. But I would spend that money in social care.
'Quite a lot has gone to the NHS. I would give it to local authorities.'
Matthew Taylor, chief executive of NHS Confederation, said: 'Health leaders agree strongly that social care desperately needs more investment from the Government as they know that boosting the salaries and staffing levels in the sector will have a more immediate impact on tackling the backlogs and ensuring people can leave hospital sooner.
'However, this should not come at the expense of funding that has been already committed for the NHS.
'Frontline services are already facing a real terms funding cut this year, with 105,000 vacancies and buildings in a state of disrepair.'
He added: 'The NHS is still reeling from a decade of austerity and two years of the pandemic, so the choice should not be binary.
'If this briefing is accurate and becomes policy, NHS leaders will face impossible choices on what to prioritise for their patients.'
Saffron Cordery, interim chief executive, NHS Providers, also spoke against the move, saying it would halt the progress the health service has made on tackling record waiting lists.
'Social care also needs more funding urgently,' she said.
'Years of underinvestment in this vital sector has had serious knock-on effects on the NHS, including preventing hospital patients being discharged promptly from beds to continue recovery closer to home — and leaving ambulances to queue up outside busy A&E departments waiting to bring in more patients.
'But taking away this money from the NHS will put the brakes on the elective recovery plan and efforts to bring down long waiting lists.'
Richard Sloggett, founder of the think tank Future Health, told The Times: 'Hospitals need this extra money to tackle the additional pressure they are facing after the pandemic.
'It is needed to open operating theatres and put staff in the right place.'
Age UK gave the move a cautious welcome but warned it must not undermine efforts to tackle NHS backlogs.
Director Caroline Abrahams said: 'Budgets are overstretched as it is.
'If Miss Truss wins the contest we will await further details with great interest.'
Unlike health where money is directly given to the NHS Government, funding for social care is divided into local councils and private businesses that deliver services.
The £30million earmarked for the NHS over the last three years was awarded in the the hope of returning care to pre-pandemic levels.
Elective care effectively ground to a halt in March 2020, causing the waiting list for routine surgery to spiral.
In England, 6.7million people — or one in eight of the population — are now in the queue for procedures, such as hip and knee operations.
As many as 500 people are dying every week in England because of the crisis in NHS emergency departments, according to an analysis that lays bare the devastating toll of the summer crisis. The graph shows the numbers of excess deaths linked to long A&E waits
Latest NHS England data for July shows that more than 29,000 sickened people waited 12 hours at A&E units last month (yellow lines) — four times more than the NHS target and up by a third on June, which was the previous record. Meanwhile, the proportion of patients seen within four hours — the timeframe 95 per cent of people are supposed to be seen within — dropped to 71 per cent last month (red line), the lowest rate logged since records began in 2010
The number of people in England on the waiting list for routine hospital treatment hit a record 6.7million in June — meaning one in eight are now stuck in the backlog. NHS leaders have warned that stripping funding to pay for social care could make waiting lists longer
Meanwhile, cancer performance has plummeted to record lows, with top doctors warning 'tens of thousands' will die due to delayed diagnosis and treatment.
It comes amid an ongoing A&E crisis which has seen some Britons stuck in ambulances parked outside hospitals unable to offload them as there are no beds available.
A&E performance has plummeted to its worst ever level over recent months with patients waiting up to 40 hours for a bed, while the sick are facing near-record waits for ambulances.
The situation has led to suggestions it could be behind a rising number of excess deaths in England.
Official figures have recorded over 11,000 'excess deaths' — the number of fatalities above the five-year average, this year.
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Some foods are fun to eat, and watermelon is definitely one of them. That triangular wedge of bright red/white/green, sweet juiciness forbids us to take life too seriously and shouts, "SUMMER!!!" As if that weren't enough, watermelon is packed full of nutrition, hydrates and is low-fat. While many of us think of watermelon as a great snack option, when you tally up its nutritive value, you might consider making this all-star a feature player in your cuisine.
Watermelons are an excellent source of several vitamins: vitamin A, which helps maintain eye health and is an antioxidant; vitamin C, which helps strengthen immunity, heal wounds, prevent cell damage, promote healthy teeth and gums; and vitamin B6, which helps brain function and helps convert protein to energy.
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Tomatoes have been highly touted as a great source for lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps fight heart disease and several types of cancer — prostate cancer in particular. Watermelon, however, has the highest concentrations of lycopene of any fresh fruit or vegetable.
If your little ones don't dig into their swiss chard, lima beans or spinach — all great sources of potassium — consider offering them a serving of watermelon instead. It is a great source of potassium, which helps muscle and nerve function, helps maintain the body's proper electrolyte and acid-base balance, and helps lower the risk of high blood pressure.
Watermelon also contains the amino acids citrulline and arginine, which can help maintain arteries, blood flow and overall cardiovascular function.
Alone or in a fruit salad are the most common ways many of us eat watermelon. While eating the meat of the fruit is the best way to take advantage of all of its nutrients, this is one of my favorite bits of summer refreshment. I get a version of this from my local burrito truck. The key to making this great: don't oversweeten it. With just a touch of sweetness, it's heavenly.
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Known for its heart health benefits, fish is an important part of our diets. Because fish is low in fat, high in protein and a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, most of us should aim to eat between two to four servings of four to six ounces of fish per week. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also states that pregnant women, women who may become pregnant and women who are nursing can safely eat about 12 ounces of fish--about two average portions--per week, to help fill up on the good things fish can offer. This demographic should also steer clear of shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish, which are known to have high levels of mercury. Though fish is a nutritious food, we should be careful when choosing the types and amounts of fish we eat. Here's how to do it!
As we've mentioned before, larger fish who are higher on the food chain like tuna, sea bass and swordfish bioaccumulate toxins, like mercury. Eating excessive amounts of these fish may increase your mercury intake, for example, more so than eating a small whitefish like tilapia. And, your weight (and gender) also determine how much tuna you can have. For some of us, following the FDA's guidelines, and eating 12 ounces of tuna, could result in more mercury than is considered safe. So how can you tell where to draw the line?
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The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has created a tuna calculator to help determine how much tuna you can safely eat in a week, even calculating how much albacore tuna (which has more mercury) you can eat versus how much "chunk light tuna" is safe. Though this is a good jumping off point for determining the right amount of tuna for your diet, keep in mind that there are many healthy fish options besides tuna. If you're concerned about the amount of mercury you're consuming, the FDA uses this mercury chart to determine average amounts of mercury in your favorite fish. The United States Environmental Protection Agency also provides consumption advisories to keep you up to date on the latest recommendations.
Overall, you want to eat as little mercury as possible, but because fish offers outstanding health benefits, it can be tricky to find a happy medium. Try sampling fish known to be lower in mercury like cod, salmon, haddock, herring and sardines.
When it comes to women of childbearing age and children under 5, be careful when choosing your seafood. Fish is one of the best sources of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), a brainpower-boosting omega-3 fatty acid, that's important for pregnant women, breastfeeding women and even young children. To get enough DHA, women in this demographic should try eating fish like salmon and shrimp and avoid shark, tilefish, swordfish and king mackarel. They should also limit albacore tuna, which has more mercury per weight, to six ounces (one average meal) per week.
To learn more about kid-safe fish, read our post on finding safer seafood for your family.
Difficulty level: Easy
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Justice Dept. provides judge with redacted Trump affidavit
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Thursday submitted to a judge a redacted version of the affidavit it relied on when it federal agents searched the Florida estate of former President Donald Trump to look for classified documents.
The document was filed under seal and it was not immediately clear when it might be made public, or how much of it will be disclosed.
“The United States has filed a submission under seal per the Court’s order of Aug. 22,” Justice Department spokesman Anthony Coley said in a statement. “The Justice Department respectfully declines further comment as the Court considers the matter.”
U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart had given the department until Thursday at noon to propose to him the redactions to the affidavit it wanted to make before any portion of it was released to the public. But he acknowledged on Monday that it was possible that the redactions, or blacked-out portions, would be so extensive as to make the document essentially incomprehensible.
The affidavit is likely to contain key information about the FBI’s basis for executing a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach on Aug. 8. Documents already made public as part of the investigation show that the FBI retrieved from the property 11 sets of classified documents, including information marked at the top secret level.
Multiple news media organizations, including The Associated Press, argued in court last week for the disclosure of the document, citing the extraordinary public interest in the federal search of a former president’s home. The Justice Department has opposed the release of the affidavit, saying it could reveal information about witnesses and about sensitive investigative techniques.
Reinhart has said that though he was sensitive to the department’s concerns, he was not inclined to keep the entire document sealed. He directed officials to give him a version of the document redacting the information it wants to keep secret.
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Chad Fry, a man from Placer County, just won $20 million from a California lottery scratch-off ticket. It’s the largest prize from a scratcher in California Lottery history.
The California Lottery announced his winnings this week, and as part of the announcement, released his name, where he lives, and his total winnings, as well as where he purchased the ticket.
Immediately after the big win, the social media world chimed in with their own (belated) financial advice: claim your winnings anonymously.
The last thing a person wants when coming into some new money is a handful of distant relatives, former college friends, or long-forgotten exes to come out of the woodwork.
So it is probably in your best interest to keep your winnings to yourself. But is that even allowed?
While discussing personal finances in pleasant company is typically considered poor etiquette, for the California Lottery, it’s the law.
According to the California Lottery website, disclosure laws require the lottery to publicize the winner’s full name and the name and location of the the business that sold the winning ticket. Total winnings, including “your gross and net installment payments,” are public record, the lottery says, and are subject to disclosure as well.
But that’s all the lottery is required to disclose.
Fry said he bought the $30 scratcher while stopping at a local market to pick up some beer. He paid for the ticket with money he made from a construction job.
That information was provided willingly.
Winners have the choice to disclose more than what is required, including any big ticket items they plan on purchasing with their new wealth.
For Fry, he plans on buying a new Ford F-250 pickup.
California is not alone with its policy on disclosing lottery winner information. In fact, they are in the majority. Only 11 states in the nation allow winners to remain anonymous.
If you are hoping to stay as incognito as long as possible regarding your wins, there are a few things you can do:
First, only disclose the bare minimum amount of information required by law. Don’t provide too many details of your story to the California Lottery and don’t agree to participate in any optional photo ops.
Second, buy your tickets in an area other than where you live.
Lastly, it doesn’t hurt to have a common first and last name, although that one’s a lot harder to control.
All three of those worked in the favor of one California winner.
According to Mercury News, very little is known about Steve Tran, who won a $324 million Mega Millions lottery in 2013. He was identified only as a Northern California man who bought the ticket while driving a through San Jose with his family.
Even less is known about the winner of a $1.4 billion Mega Millions jackpot in 2018. She bought the ticket in South Carolina, one of the states where you can claim anonymously, and released a statement through her lawyer that she was donating a large chunk to charity. She has been largely radio silent since then.
We will have to wait and see what happens with Chad Fry and his new millions. He opted for the lump sum which will pay out $11.6 million before federal taxes. State and local taxes won’t be withheld, but he may still be liable for any state and local personal income taxes, according to the California Lottery.
So if you’re in Placer County and see a new F-250 on the road, it’s probably a good idea to give them a friendly wave or let them cut you in traffic – you never know. | https://www.kron4.com/news/can-you-remain-anonymous-when-claiming-california-lottery-winnings/ | 2022-08-25T17:09:06Z | https://www.kron4.com/news/can-you-remain-anonymous-when-claiming-california-lottery-winnings/ | true |
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has been convicted of a federal hate crime for a 2021 altercation with a Black motorist on a city street.
Court documents show a jury in Tampa convicted Jordan Patrick Leahy, 29, on Wednesday of interfering for racially-motivated reasons with the motorist's right to use the street.
Leahy faces a maximum 10-year prison sentence and up to $250,000 in fines. A sentencing date has not yet been set.
Trial evidence showed that on Aug. 8, 2021, Leahy pulled alongside the Black motorist, identified only as J.T., who was driving along a Pinellas County road with his 4-year-old daughter and girlfriend. Leahy yelled racial slurs at J.T., pretended to “shoot” at J.T.'s vehicle with hand gestures and swerved into J.T.'s lane.
The pair confronted each other at a stoplight and when sheriff's deputies arrived, prosecutors say Leahy made several racially-motivated comments such as saying Black people should stay “in their areas.”
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“No one should be targeted, threatened, intimidated or assaulted because of their race,” U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg said in a news release. “The defendant in this case acted upon his bigoted beliefs and put an entire family and others’ safety at risk." | https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/florida-man-convicted-of-hate-crime-in-roadway-altercation/article_0b06207a-d17d-5f4d-a368-0ceb495d7292.html | 2022-08-25T17:17:08Z | https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/florida-man-convicted-of-hate-crime-in-roadway-altercation/article_0b06207a-d17d-5f4d-a368-0ceb495d7292.html | false |
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has launched a National Fitness Day to promote good health among Ghanaians.
The Day, which will commence on Saturday, 10th September 2022 in Accra, will be observed in the second week of every month.
The Minister said low physical activities could lead to weak cognitive performance, adding that there was a need for Ghanaians to exercise to prevent sicknesses and their associated medical bills.
Mr Ussif said the concept was very common in the USA and UK and urged Ghanaians to partake in fitness exercise to stay healthy.
“A healthy nation is a happy and productive nation and everyone within the corporate and civil organizations must partner with government to make the event a successful one,” he added.
On his part, the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Prof Peter Twumasi, pledged his support for the initiative, which he said would help promote sports in the country.
A demonstration from the National Fitness Instructors was also held to encourage the public to engage in aerobics and other forms of physical activities. | https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Minister-for-Youth-and-Sports-launches-National-Fitness-Day-1610180 | 2022-08-25T17:17:24Z | https://mobile.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Minister-for-Youth-and-Sports-launches-National-Fitness-Day-1610180 | false |
GREENWOOD, Ind. (AP) — A 16-year-old boy waiting at a suburban Indianapolis school bus stop with other students was fatally shot Thursday morning by an assailant who fled the scene on foot, police said.
The shooting about 7 a.m. prompted officials to place nearby schools on lockdown in Greenwood, a city just south of Indianapolis where in July a 20-year-old man shot five people, three fatally, in a mall's food court before an armed shopper fatally shot him.
Greenwood Assistant Chief Matthew Fillenwarth said the shooting occurred at a bus stop in the Summerfield Housing addition as the shooting victim, a sophomore at Whiteland Community High School, was waiting there with several other students. He said the assailant approached, wearing a black hoodie.
“The suspect came running up towards the victim and the other witnesses ran. The victim was shot multiple times by the suspect," Fillenwarth said at a briefing, adding that the suspect fled on foot.
Fillenwarth said police were using a helicopter and drones to search for the suspect. He said the police believe the shooting victim appears to have been “targeted by the suspect specifically."
After the shooting the victim's mother, grandmother and other relatives went to the shooting scene.
Fillenwarth said the Greenwood Police Department was working with law enforcement from Johnson County, Indiana State Police and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to investigate the shooting. | https://www.wlfi.com/news/boy-16-fatally-shot-at-suburban-indianapolis-bus-stop/article_cfcae968-2487-11ed-a6df-57bdc1dbb6eb.html | 2022-08-25T17:17:49Z | https://www.wlfi.com/news/boy-16-fatally-shot-at-suburban-indianapolis-bus-stop/article_cfcae968-2487-11ed-a6df-57bdc1dbb6eb.html | true |
Milk allergies and lactose intolerance are not the same thing. A milk allergy is caused by a malfunctioning immune system. The immune system identifies milk proteins as harmful "invaders" and releases antibodies called immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies into your bloodstream. These antibodies then release histamine, which causes milk allergy symptoms [source: Mayo Clinic]. Lactose intolerance, on the other hand, is caused by your stomach's inability to properly digest lactose, which is sugar found in milk. Your small intestine doesn't produce enough of the enzyme lactase. This enzyme is essential for the proper digestion of milk and the absorption of milk nutrients. This difficulty with digestion results in lactose intolerance symptoms [source: PubMed Health].
The symptoms of milk allergies and lactose intolerance are somewhat similar. The symptoms of a milk allergy include a variety of systems including skin irritation and hives, wheezing, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache, runny nose, and watery eyes [source: Mayo Clinic]. Symptoms of lactose intolerance are primarily gastrointestinal-related, including bloating, stomach aches, diarrhea, gas and nausea [source: PubMed Health].
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People with a milk allergy need to eliminate milk and milk products entirely from their diets. Some people, however, who only have an allergy to one milk protein called whey, may be able to eat hard cheeses [source: Mayo Clinic]. People with lactose intolerance, on the other hand, may be able to tolerate milk and milk products to some extent. Most people with lactose intolerance can drink about half a glass of milk a day without suffering from a reaction. Moreover, people with lactose intolerance can typically eat a variety of milk products, including buttermilk, cheeses, fermented milk products (such as yogurt), ice cream, and lactose-free milk. People with lactose intolerance can also take lactase enzyme pills prior to consuming milk to avoid symptoms [source: PubMed Health].
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BANKS, Idaho — We have shown you the best kayakers in the world taking on Jacob's Ladder on the North Fork of the Payette, but you rarely see a hard charging paddle raft team on this section of whitewater.
"It was definitely something that took four years of training to do, we did it last summer," said John Metz who works as a firefighter in Nampa. "We put on, and I'll never forget that moment I took a mental snap shot."
Jon Metz grew up in Lowman, he started kayaking at the age of 12 and has more than 30 years of whitewater experience, he's the skipper, but a raft guide is only as good as the crew he paddles with.
"Jon and I met four years ago," said Brian Olson who works as a firefighter in Eagle. "We had a goal of rafting the entire North Fork and so we took a very streamlined approach."
Brian and Jon started with the lower five, but as they moved up the river to some of the more difficult sections they needed to recruit strong paddlers with a strong mentality to brave the North Fork.
"You don’t see many four or five person paddle teams out here because it is tough to convince that many people to do it," said Olson.
Brian and Jon found their paddlers through their firefighting brotherhood as Ben Mors, Bjorn Skovlin and Evan Phillips joined the team representing Eagle, Boise and Nampa Fire.
"I trust them, they trust me, it is very similar to our job," said Metz. "It sounds cliche, but no one person is more important than the other even myself as the guide, I’m relying on them to paddle and they rely on me to steer, these guys would do anything for me and vice versa."
The North Fork of the Payette drops 1,700 vertical feet over a 15-mile stretch of continuous class five whitewater with violent rapids, waves crashing in every direction and intense hydraulics that seem to go on forever.
Commercial rafters will not take customers down the North Fork, it is too dangerous.
"Things don’t always go right, I mean you don’t run clean lines every time, when you do have somebody swim or you do run a bad line and get beat up, we deal with that all the time as firemen," said Olson. "That’s the reason why we exist, when people have a problem they call us so when we have problems on the river it seems like we are able to overcome those pretty fluidly because we all share the same mentality."
We caught up with this team as they tried finish off their final rapid on the North Fork, it's called Nutcracker and most people would consider it the second hardest rapid on the river with a crux move that doesn't leave much room for error in a raft.
"Nutcracker holds a special place in my heart, I kayaked Jacob’s Ladder in 1994 with a guy named Conrad Fourney, unfortunately Conrad was killed in Nutcracker in a kayak in 2008," said Metz. "He’s got a special place in my heart and he’s someone I always looked up to."
Nutcracker is the second rapid in the upper five so in past trips the team of firefighters would either walk it or put in below it at the entrance to Disneyland.
"I look at this rapid a lot differently since that accident happened, that’s why we haven’t done this one," said Metz. "I’ve always wanted to walk it even though we’ve technically ran stuff that is bigger, but knowing these guys and knowing what we’ve done in the past I think today is the day we give Nutcracker a shot, and we do it for Conrad."
The team cleaned the upper section of the rapid, which I didn't get to see Jon's brother got video of that section while also running safety ready with a throw bag on the side of the river.
What a line! A team of firefighters take on Nutcracker on the North Fork of the Payette River. We will share their story on Idaho Backroads on Thursday @IdahoNews6 pic.twitter.com/ENa6VRcW72
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I was down below the crux as ready with a throw bag, but I wouldn't need it and the safety kayaker down below helped escort the team to the finish of this short, but intense run.
"I was up front a lot of what I saw was just white," laughed Olson. "I’m not going to lie I feel a little bit of relief, we all made it through this project together nobody had any serious injuries and then you just soak it up and enjoy the moment."
Jon believes Sean Glaccum, the owner of Payette River Company, has the only other complete descent of the North Fork in a paddle raft, there are videos online of rafters running these stout sections in two man teams, there are videos of cat boaters and also creature crafts.
"Man, I’m proud of these guys, they are like brothers to me, they paddled their butts off and we were able to get through it," said Metz. "It’s something that I’ll never forget and it’s super special to myself and these guys.”
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TORONTO - Strength in the heavyweight energy, financial and base metal sectors helped Canada's main stock index rise nearly 100 points in late-morning trading, while U.S. stock markets were mixed.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 87.94 points at 20,109.32.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was down 11.92 points at 32,957.31. The S&P 500 index was up 17.52 points at 4,158.29, while the Nasdaq composite was up 84.31 points at 12,515.84.
The Canadian dollar traded for 77.28 cents US compared with 77.02 cents US on Wednesday.
The October crude contract was down 88 cents at US$94.01 per barrel and the October natural gas contract was up four cents at US$9.34 per mmBTU.
The December gold contract was up US$6.60 at US$1,768.10 an ounce and the September copper contract was up four cents at US$3.69 a pound.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 25, 2022.
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Young kids watched, called for help as their father brutally beat mother, court docs allege
WARREN, M.N. (Valley News Live) - Official charges have been filed against the man accused of brutally beating his wife earlier this week in front of their five young children.
31-year-old Anders Odegaard is charged in Marshall County Court with one count of second-degree murder.
Deputies were called to Odegaard’s home in Warren, Minn. on Aug. 23 for a domestic dispute. The 911 caller later told officers he was flagged down on Bridge Ave and S. Division St. by two boys who told the man to call 911 because their mom was bleeding really bad and needed help.
Court documents say when a deputy went inside Odegaard’s home, he came out from the kitchen in just boxer-style briefs with looked to be blood smeared on his left eyebrow and blood in his hair. When asked what was going on, documents say Odegaard said, “I don’t feel right.” The deputy soon saw Odegaard’s wife, 31-year-old Carissa, laying in the entry or the front doorway and appeared to have severe head trauma with blood pooling on the floor. The deputy started life-saving measures until Warren Ambulance arrived on scene and rushed Carissa to the hospital. She would later be flown to a Fargo hospital where she was pronounced brain dead on Wednesday, Aug. 24.
When deputies asked Odegaard if he was willing to talk to investigators, documents say the only thing Odegaard would say was, “I don’t feel right.”
Documents say all five of the Odegaard’s kids were at the house at the time of the assault, and documents say the youngest was being held by his mother at the time of the assault. The child is two-years-old.
The 9-year-old child told investigators he and his siblings stayed at his dad’s house on Aug. 22 in Warren. Around 5 p.m., documents say Carissa came to pick up the kids and got into an argument with Odegaard. The child told investigators he believed his father grabbed a knife or a spatula and hit his mother with that. The 9-year-old told deputies he has seen his father hit his mother before, but usually with his hand.
The child went on to say his dad told him to get out of the house, which is when the child ran to the highway to get help.
The third interview was the Odegaard’s 8-year-old son. He said his mother came to pick them up for church and Odegaard didn’t want her to take the kids. The child told investigators his mom and dad were fighting over the youngest brother and were tackling each other. Documents say the child was able to get his youngest sibling away from his parents and had to wash the toddler up because there was blood on him.
Documents say the argument started outside in the backyard and moved into the house. The 8-year-old said that his dad was holding a spatula outside and maybe cut his mother with that. He also stated he saw his father tackling his mother and watched as his father started choking her.
Court records show the couple has been separated since early July 2020, and their divorce became final in Oct. 2021 after nearly 10 years of marriage.
The court granted the couple join custody of their five children who are all under the age of 9, but a judge gave Carissa sole physical custody.
Several debts are outlined in the couple’s court filings, most of which are Anders’, and all were ordered to be paid back in full by Anders which includes more than $125,000 in student and personal loans, $72,000 in credit card debt, as well as more than $11,000 of unpaid child support. Domestic violence allegations are not outlined in the couple’s divorce filings.
Odegaard is expected to make his first appearance in court Thursday afternoon. If convicted, he faces up to 40 years in prison.
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), affecting over five million adults nationwide each year, is seen not only in war veterans, but also in disaster victims, police officers, and children - anyone who's suffered a traumatic experience.
Studies suggest in cases of PTSD, the experience becomes "locked" in the brain and can be released later, triggered by outside experiences. During these moments a person can go through severe flashbacks, stress and fear.
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To break this pattern, Dr. Francine Shapiro, at the Mental Research Institute in Palo Alto, Calif., developed an unusual form of therapy using rapid eye movements, called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Shapiro believes that EMDR could provide a key to conquering PTSD more quickly and effectively than before. Below are some answers she gives to common questions on this treatment:
Q: What is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing?
A: EMDR is a form of psychotherapy that brings together aspects of all different psychological orientations in addition to stimulation like eye movement, alternating hand taps, or tones.
The basis of EMDR is that disturbing experiences, from highly traumatic accidents or rape, to more common events like childhood humiliations or failures, can have a long-lasting negative effect. Whether people are suffering from vivid recollections, highly disturbing emotions, feelings of low self-esteem or self-worth, they can generally be traced back to earlier experiences which are "incorrectly" stored in the brain.
Q: How does EMDR work?
A: EMDR appears to have a direct effect on the way the brain processes traumatic events. Physical stimuli shifts attention from one side of the brain to the other, and researchers have suggested that the eye movement-similar to the rapid eye movement that occurs during dreaming - triggers a neurological mechanism that accelerates the processing of information. As a result, EMDR seems to concentrate the effects of therapy so that people can work through the traumatic memory very quickly, possibly in only a few sessions.
Q: How is EMDR different from conventional psychotherapy?
A: EMDR integrates elements of all the major psychotherapies, which in combination contribute to EMDR's effect.
In addition, alternating eye movements, hand taps, or tones are used, which many researchers believe stimulate brain mechanisms that allow rapid information processing to take place. A number of researchers believe that the same processes are stimulated during rapid eye movement sleep, a time when rapid learning from experience takes place.
Q: Is EMDR a permanent cure for post-traumatic stress disorders?
A: Some studies show that as many as 90 percent of people who undergo EMDR are cured of PTSD, often within only three sessions.
However, the speed and duration of any form of psychotherapy depends on the individual involved. Follow-up studies have shown that positive effects are generally maintained or increased.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Serena Williams’ first opponent at what is expected to be the last tournament of her career, the U.S. Open, will be Danka Kovinic.
Win that, and Williams could face No. 2 seed Anett Kontaveit of Estonia in the second round.
The brackets for the women’s and men’s singles events were released Thursday by the U.S. Tennis Association.
Play begins Monday; first-round matches will be held that day and Tuesday. There was no immediate word on when Williams will compete.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion, who turns 41 on Sept. 26, announced this month she was preparing to step away from her playing career. She did not explicitly say when she planned to stop but made it sound as if the U.S. Open would mark her farewell.
Williams has won the hard-court tournament in Flushing Meadows six times.
She is just 1-3 this season, having recently returned to singles action after a year away following a first-round injury exit at Wimbledon in 2021.
Her first match back came at the All England Club in late June, and she lost her opener there in a third-set tiebreaker to 115th-ranked Harmony Tan.
Kovinic is a 27-year-old from Montenegro who is 80th in the WTA rankings this week and has been as high as 46th. Williams and Kovinic have never played each other in singles.
After winning a match at a tournament in Toronto, Williams was eliminated in straight sets there by Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Belinda Bencic, then lost again in straight sets at Cincinnati against reigning U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu.
Because Williams has said she’s preparing to wind down her tennis career, her every move will be the focus at the start of the U.S. Open.
While Williams has spent more than 300 weeks at No. 1, her lack of activity has contributed to a slide; she is 410th this week.
That meant she would not be seeded in New York and could have been placed anywhere in the field — and against any player.
Other possible opponents for Williams, should she progress through the tournament, include No. 27 seed Martina Trevisan of Italy in the third round and 2021 U.S. Open runner-up Leylah Fernandez of Canada or 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic in the fourth.
She could face her sister Venus only in the final, because they are on opposite sides of the bracket.
No. 1 Iga Swiatek, a two-time French Open champion, will meet Jasmine Paolini in the first round, while Raducanu will begin her title defense against Alize Cornet.
Potential quarterfinals are Swiatek vs. No. 8 Jessica Pegula, and No. 4 Paula Badosa vs. No. 6 Aryna Sabalenka on the top half of the field, and Kontaveit — or, perhaps, Williams — vs. Wimbledon runner-up Ons Jabeur, and No. 3 Maria Sakkari vs. No. 7 Simona Halep or French Open runner-up Coco Gauff on the bottom half.
Shortly before the draw announcement, some expected news arrived: Novak Djokovic tweeted that he would not be in New York for the U.S. Open.
The 35-year-old from Serbia, who owns 21 Grand Slam titles, is not vaccinated against COVID-19. Foreign citizens who have not received the shot are not allowed to enter the United States.
In the men’s draw, defending champion Daniil Medvedev is seeded No. 1 — the first Grand Slam event since 2004 in which Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer or Andy Murray didn't hold that spot. He will start by taking on Stefan Kozlov of the United States.
No. 2 Nadal, whose 22 Grand Slam titles are a record for a man, was drawn to face Australian wild-card recipient Rinky Hijikata.
Potential men’s quarterfinals are Medvedev vs. No. 6 Felix Auger-Aliassime, No. 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas vs. No. 5 Casper Ruud in what would be a matchup between the past two French Open runners-up, Nadal vs. No. 7 Cam Norrie, and No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz vs. No. 8 Hubert Hurkacz.
Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios, who is seeded No. 23, could meet Medvedev in the fourth round. In the first round, Kyrgios will play his fellow Australian, good friend and doubles partner Thanasi Kokkinakis.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Enochian Biosciences, Inc. ("Enochian" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ENOB).
Class Period: January 17, 2018 – June 27, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 26, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Enochian lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/enochian-biosciences-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that co-founder and inventor Gumrukcu was engaged in a variety of frauds; (2) that Gumrukcu was not a licensed doctor anywhere in the world; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, Gumrukcu's purported contributions to the Company lacked a reasonable basis; (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company had overstated its commercial prospects; (5) that Gumrukcu had improperly diverted approximately $20 million from Enochian to entities he owned; and (6) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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Research provides a benchmark for FIs to gauge their digital banking transformation success
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alkami Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ALKT) ("Alkami"), a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for banks and credit unions in the U.S., announced the release of its newest research report, "Five Trends Driving the Digital Banking Landscape." This exclusive report explores how banks and credit unions are leveraging technology to improve the customer experience, increase digital engagement and become true partners when it comes to their customers' financial well-being.
The report draws on Alkami's survey of executives at 152 financial institutions (FIs) to learn about their digital transformation efforts and what trends they were encountering. "FIs are adopting new technologies and processes at breakneck speed," said Allison Cerra, Chief Marketing Officer of Alkami. "This rapid digitization is driving true innovation. Our survey uncovered five main trends that FIs should know as they strive to position themselves and plan for their successful digital future."
- Cashless transactions and contactless payments are becoming the default.
- Cryptocurrency adoption is slow but growing.
- Banks are competing, and partnering, with fintechs.
- There are untapped opportunities in micropersonalization.
- Data can help enhance the customer experience.
- The top three strategic priorities for digital transformation.
- Major challenges FIs are facing—and recommendations on how to overcome them.
- Insights into the features customers and members request most often, like digital account opening and digital loan origination.
"FIs need to develop a robust end-to-end digital experience to keep pace with advances in technology and from nonbank innovators that are competing for their customers and members," added Cerra. "Those FIs who work to futureproof and evolve their organizations now will be best positioned for growth, engagement and higher return on equity and assets in the long run."
Access the full report here.
Alkami Technology, Inc. is a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the United States that enables clients to grow confidently, adapt quickly and build thriving digital communities. Alkami helps clients transform through retail and business banking, digital account opening and digital loan origination, multi-payment fraud prevention, and data analytics and engagement solutions. To learn more, visit www.alkami.com.
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A Pennsylvania teacher who attended Donald Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally in Washington has sued his former school district, saying it destroyed his reputation and career by falsely linking him to the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
Jason Moorehead claims that Allentown School District officials were motivated by “ideological hatred” for his conservative politics when the district announced one day after the riot that one of its teachers “was involved in the electoral college protest that took place at the United States Capitol Building.”
Moorehead said he was nowhere near the Capitol that day. He has never been charged with a crime.
The district suspended Moorehead for six months, then ordered him to return to work. Moorehead refused, saying a return to the classroom was impossible after district officials deliberately turned the community against him in a bid to force his resignation. The district never retracted its statement or cleared his name, he said, and individual school board members whipped up a public frenzy against him even though his teaching record was spotless.
Last month, the school board fired him over his refusal to return to work.
Now Moorehead, 45, is seeking monetary damages and a retraction, saying his 18-year education career is finished. Moorehead said he has been subjected to harassment and death threats, and the ordeal has placed a severe financial burden on his family. His wife has filed for divorce.
He sued in Lehigh County Court on Tuesday, alleging violations of his constitutional rights.
“It is impossible for me to return to any kind of educational environment working with children because it’s been so poisoned,” the middle school social studies teacher said in a phone interview.
The district’s lawyer, John Freund III, said Moorehead’s rights were “scrupulously protected” while district officials probed his activities on Jan. 6. “At the conclusion of the investigation Mr. Moorehead was reinstated, but he failed to return to work,” Freund said.
The district had previously found fault with Moorehead’s social media posts about the events of Jan. 6, and not just his presence in Washington that day. At one point, Moorehead posted a selfie of himself on Facebook in a “Make America Great Again” hat and carrying a Revolutionary War-era flag, captioning it: “Doing my civic duty!” Moorehead also shared a post that said: “Don’t worry everyone the capitol is insured,” appending his own one-word comment: “This.”
In its July 2021 reinstatement letter, the district told Moorehead that his posts were “distasteful, insensitive, inconsiderate, thoughtless, uncaring.” Moorehead’s lawsuit said the posts were protected by the First Amendment.
“To be accused of horrible things has destroyed my life,” Moorehead said. “It’s one of those things where I’m struggling each day to figure out my new purpose, because everything I had has been taken from me.”
Moorehead’s lawyer, Francis Malofiy, is also asking a judge to strike down part of the state’s public school code, which says a teacher can be fired for advocating “un-American or subversive doctrines.” The district’s lawyer had cited that section of the code in a newspaper interview about the district’s investigation of Moorehead. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/suit-district-defamed-teacher-over-jan-6-trump-rally/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-08-25T17:42:01Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/suit-district-defamed-teacher-over-jan-6-trump-rally/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | false |
WAUKEGAN — A suburban Chicago police officer shot and killed a man Wednesday afternoon who was advancing toward him with a knife and hammer and had a gas can taped to his chest, police said.
According to the Lake County News-Sun, the Waukegan Police Department said the officer, a 15-year veteran, was responding to a neighborhood dispute at about 12:45 p.m. when he saw a wooden fence separating two houses on fire. He grabbed a fire extinguisher from his squad car and walked toward the burning fence when the man approached him.
When the man refused the officer's order to stop, the officer shot him, police said.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released, pending an autopsy and the notification of next of kin, police said.
Waukegan Police Chief Keith Zupek said he has asked the Illinois State Police to investigate the shooting.
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Oct. 21, 1944 - Aug. 23, 2022
BLOOMINGTON — George E. Kletz, Jr., 77, of Bloomington, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on August 23, 2022, at the McLean County Nursing Home.
A private family service will be held with a public celebration of life at a later date. Memorial contributions may be left to Shriners Children's Hospital or First United Methodist Church in Normal. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
George was born on October 21, 1944, in Dalhart, TX, a son to George E. and Betty (McMahan) Kletz, Sr. He married Carol Partridge on July 10, 1968 in Normal.
Surviving are his wife, Carol Kletz of Bloomington; sons: Chad Kletz of Normal and Derek Kletz of Tennessee; sister, Brenda Wheeler of Normal; and granddaughter, Skye Kletz of Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, and a brother.
George grew up on the west side of Bloomington spending much of his time at the Western Avenue Comm. Center. He graduated from NCHS in 1962. He was the co-owner of Super Sign Service for over 50 years. He was passionate about his family, friends, community, Shriners, Jesters, golf, and da' Bears.
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More 'trigger laws' take effect: 4 more states to ban almost all abortions
Four more Republican-led states will ban almost all abortions this week as yet another slate of laws severely limiting the procedure takes effect following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
To date, 13 states have passed so-called trigger laws that were designed to outlaw most abortions if the high court threw out the constitutional right to end a pregnancy. The majority of those states began enforcing their bans soon after the June 24 decision, but Idaho, Tennessee and Texas had to wait 30 days beyond when the justices formally entered the judgment, which happened several weeks after the ruling was announced.
That deadline is up Thursday. Meanwhile, North Dakota's trigger law is scheduled to take effect Friday.
The change will not be dramatic. All of these states except North Dakota already had anti-abortion laws in place that largely blocked patients from accessing the procedure. And the majority of the clinics that provided abortions in those areas have either stopped offering those services or moved to other states where abortion remains legal.
Texas, the country's second-largest state, has banned most abortions once fetal cardiac activity has been detected, which can be as early as six weeks into pregnancy, before many women know they’re pregnant. The ban has been in place for almost a year, since courts refused to stop the law last September.
RELATED: Dallas City Council approves ordinance limiting resources to investigate abortions
While clinics were severely limited in the services they could provide during that time, they officially stopped offering abortions on the day of the Supreme Court ruling. Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton argued that state laws that banned abortion before Roe v. Wade could be enforced ahead of the implementation of the trigger law.
RELATED: State by state: Abortion laws across the U.S.
Much like Texas' current abortion ban, the upcoming trigger law does not include exceptions for rape or incest. Instead it has a loophole if a woman’s life or health is in danger.
But the state challenged a legal interpretation put forth by the federal government that was aimed at requiring Texas hospitals to provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk. On Wednesday, a federal judge temporarily blocked the government from enforcing that interpretation.
An attendee at an abortion rights rally holds a sign outside the Idaho Capitol on May 14. (Sarah A. Miller/Idaho Statesman/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
Texas argued that the federal guidance would have required hospitals to provide abortions before the mother’s life is clearly at risk, which would have violated the state’s trigger law.
A similar situation played out in Idaho, but there a federal judge ruled Wednesday that the state’s abortion ban violated federal law. U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill said the state could not enforce its abortion ban in cases where the pregnant person was experiencing a medical emergency that seriously threatened their life or health. Idaho's abortion ban makes all abortions felonies, but allows physicians to defend themselves in court by arguing that the procedure was necessary to save the life of the mother or done in cases of rape or incest.
In all, more than 40 states limit some abortions after a certain point in pregnancy, according to the Guttmacher Institute, a research group that supports abortion rights. Those state laws generally require a doctor to determine the gestational age before performing an abortion.
Over in Tennessee, just two of the six clinics that provide abortions have continued to offer the service since Roe was overturned. They are doing so even as Tennessee has enacted a "heartbeat law" similar to the one passed in Texas. Doctors who violate the law risk felony convictions and up to 15 years in prison.
Continuing to operate after the high court's abortion ruling has been at times a "painful" experience, said Melissa Grant, chief operations officer of carafem, which has had a Nashville clinic since 2019. The legal environment has required difficult conversations between staffers and patients who may be unaware how early in pregnancy cardiac activity can be detected.
Because Tennessee requires patients to wait 48 hours before getting an abortion, Grant says her staff has seen some patients qualify for the procedure during an initial visit only to be turned away two days later because an ultrasound picked up fetal cardiac activity.
"When we find that we do ultimately have to turn somebody away, whether it’s the first visit, the second visit, the conversations can be very emotional. Primarily anger, fear, grief, sometimes disbelief, and it’s difficult for the staff," she said.
The situation is similar in Memphis, where abortion providers at the region's lone operating clinic say they've turned away nearly 100 patients who did not qualify for an abortion during their second visit, said Jennifer Pepper, chief executive officer of CHOICES: Memphis Center for Reproductive Health.
Abortion rights activists protest after the overturning of Roe Vs. Wade by the US Supreme Court, in downtown Nashville, Tennessee, on June 24, 2022. (Photo by SETH HERALD/AFP via Getty Images)
That stress continues to compound in the days leading up to the trigger law deadline. As the last appointments took place, the staff had to weigh each patient's situation against the likelihood that they will qualify under Tennessee's already sharp restrictions and their ability to travel out of state.
"These decisions are very difficult," Grant said. "You can only see a finite number of people before you have to stop."
CHOICES was the first abortion clinic to open in Memphis in 1974, and on Thursday it will become the last. The clinic is bracing for the change by increasing its midwife resources, expanding the birth center and offering gender-affirming care. It is also opening a second location in Carbondale, Illinois, a three-hour drive to the north.
The staff planned to gather Friday to "celebrate how we’ve served thousands of our patients. We’re starting a new chapter, but it is not our last chapter," Pepper said.
In Idaho, 20 states and Washington, D.C., have since filed a friend-of-the-court brief siding with the federal government as it argues that Medicaid-funded hospitals must provide "stabilizing treatment" to patients experiencing medical emergencies despite its trigger law.
RELATED: Kansas voters uphold abortion rights in recount
Separately, 16 states have sided with Idaho's Republican leaders in support of the law.
Much of Idaho’s law will still go into effect Thursday, but U.S. District Judge B. Lynn Winmill ruled Wednesday the state cannot prosecute anyone who is performing an abortion in an emergency medical situation.
Most abortions in Idaho were effectively banned on Aug. 12, when the Idaho Supreme Court allowed a different law to go into effect allowing potential relatives of an embryo or fetus to sue abortion providers.
North Dakota is also waiting to see if its trigger law will be implemented. Lawyers for the state's only abortion clinic, which recently moved a few miles to Minnesota, have asked for a delay as they pursue a lawsuit challenging the ban. A judge has promised to make a decision on the request by the end of this week. | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/more-trigger-laws-take-effect-four-states-ban-abortion | 2022-08-25T17:43:10Z | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/more-trigger-laws-take-effect-four-states-ban-abortion | true |
The clinical definition of the term "abortion" is the termination of a pregnancy, and it is an extremely common event that can occur naturally in a woman's body before she even realizes she is pregnant. Induced abortion, however, is the term to describe intentional abortion procedures. There are several different types of abortion procedures, including nonprofessional abortion procedures that the pregnant woman or some other unlicensed professional attempts in order to end the pregnancy.
Medical abortion can be done using established medical procedures by a trained medical practitioner, by the use of hormone combinations, or by taking a drug called RU-486, which is available in the U.S. only on a trial basis.
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Three Types of Abortion
There are three main types of medical abortion. By far the most common procedure involves insertion of a cannula through a woman's cervix and removing the fetus and placenta using vacuum aspiration. This procedure generally is used in the first trimester (i.e., the first three months after conception) and accounts for about 90% of all medical abortions.
In this procedure, which takes about 5 to 10 minutes and can be performed in a physician's office, the woman lies on an examining table with her feet in stirrups. A local anesthetic is administered to numb the woman's cervix. In some cases, a general anesthetic may be used to induce sleep, but this is usually not necessary.
The first step in the procedure involves the insertion of a speculum to hold the vaginal walls apart, followed by insertion of a cannula through the dilated cervix. The cannula is connected to a mechanical aspirator. The sucking action of the machine, similar to the device used by dentists to remove excess saliva during dental procedures, removes the contents of the uterus.
To insure that the abortion is complete, the physician may insert a spoon-like instrument, called a curette, and checks the walls of the uterus. This ends the procedure.
About 10% of abortions are performed after the 12th week of pregnancy. Two alternative procedures are used with later-term pregnancies. The first is quite similar to the procedure described above, but, because the fetus is larger and more firmly attached to the uterine wall, in addition to using suction the physician inserts a forceps to remove fetal parts that may be too large to be successfully aspirated. The procedure takes up to 30 minutes and may involve the administration of pain medication to the woman.
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Tips given to Kansans as sports betting set to start
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansans interested in hedging their bet this football season have been given tips on what to keep in mind while gambling on sports.
With sports betting set to become legal on Sept. 1 in Kansas - just in time for football season - SGPN the Sports Gambling Podcast Network says the American Gaming Association estimated about 31.4 million Americans would bet over $7 billion on the Super Bowl in 2023 and that over 45 million will bet over $3 billion on March Madness.
The Kansas Lottery indicates that sports betting will generate about $10 million in revenue by 2025, but what should Kansans be looking for as they are overwhelmed with sportsbook advertisements over the coming weeks?
SPGN said it has five tips to help Kansans sift through their bets and have fun while gambling on sports:
- Set deposit limits. If a $500 deposit per month is affordable, stick to it and play with that amount. SGPN said each app, as part of Responsible Gaming, offers settings that also offer deposit limits. This should be taken advantage of and stuck to. No one will get rich gambling, but it does make games more fun if it is done responsibly.
- Know your units and stick to them. Decide what your per-game betting limit is and how many of these bets you are willing to put on a game. For beginners, SGPN said a unit could be $5 and set a limit o f5 units or $25 per game. This is important during NFL Sunday and NCAA March Madness when fans are likely to place more bets and can help offset losses.
- Know your sportsbooks. If a larger account of money is available to play with, do not put it all in one sportsbook app. SGPN said betters should spread that money out over a number of sportsbooks so that odds, spreads and promotions differ.
- Know your timing. Stay on top of odds and spreads all week. Often, betters do not get the best odds or spreads if they wait until 12:30 a.m. on Sunday for pro football games. The sportsbooks know most wait until the last minute to place bets and take advantage of that.
- Know your stuff. It helps to take time during the week to read different sites to see what is going on and what odds are favored. SGPN said to find sites that offer analysis about their pics. This way, betters can decide if they agree with them or not and make picks based on that. However, betters should avoid overload because then they could become paralyzed by the analysis.
SGPN noted that it is the leading free content provider of sports betting information on the market.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VIAVIA, a new video-first e-commerce platform, announces $8M seed round to launch a debut fashion retail destination catered to Gen Z shoppers. The funding is co-led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Basis Set Ventures, with participation from Exor Seeds, Backend Ventures, and Andrew Ng's AI Fund. The funding follows a $1.15M pre-seed round that the company announced in February 2022. VIAVIA seeks to modernize the fashion e-commerce experience by marrying creator-driven live and short-form video content with end-to-end, AI-powered tech infrastructure for the fashion supply chain.
Carmen Chang, General Partner and Head, Asia at New Enterprise Associates (NEA), says, "throughout my career, I've observed several shifts in consumer behavior throughout the US and Asia. I am particularly fascinated by the role technology has played in 'exporting' content and commerce trends—we've seen this with TikTok in how Gen Z engages with social media and VIAVIA is poised to inspire the same behavioral change in the ecommerce space."
"Fashion retail is undergoing a radical transformation," says Sixuan Li (who goes by Six), VIAVIA's Co-Founder and CEO. "Export-focused Asian supply chains have warped the traditional timeline from an emerging trend concept to wearable apparel. To make sense of this speed and production volume, Gen Z consumers expect brands to communicate with them through authentic, creator-led, and video-first content." VIAVIA believes that existing e-commerce platforms are ill equipped to respond to this shift in consumer behavior, and plans to change this paradigm by representing creators and influencers through an in-house talent team and indexing heavily on video and live-streaming to bring brand stories to life.
In addition to the e-commerce platform, VIAVIA will provide a modern tech infrastructure for fashion brands and supply chains, starting with Made in Italy. VIAVIA believes Italy, which accounts for ~70% of all luxury apparel manufacturing, presents a massive untapped opportunity for brands outside the traditional ultra-high-end fashion houses. Luigi (Gigi) Caccia, a VIAVIA Co-Founder and the company's Head of Supply Chain, says, "Italy's apparel manufacturers are the best in the world at their craft, but limited access to liquidity, and fairly antiquated business practices mean most manufacturers stick with a small number of tried and true clients, leaving their facilities idle the rest of the time. I would estimate that with the right tools, most manufacturers could increase their output by 50% without additional capex… the room for optimization is huge."
VIAVIA's technology solution increases order flow to local manufacturers, lowering costs for brands, and shortening production lead times. Andrea Pasinetti, VIAVIA Co-Founder and Head of Engineering says, "we are starting with a new, AI powered Product Lifecycle Management tool, and using this to efficiently connect designers and brands to manufacturers in Italy and beyond. Our mission is to use technology to eliminate process friction for creatives at every level of the fashion industry." VIAVIA believes this infrastructure will scale effectively to other manufacturing hubs across Europe and comes as record amounts of capital flow to the global e-commerce supply chain and logistics companies, with the latter projected to grow to $3 trillion in 2028.
Xuezhao Lan, Founder and Managing Partner of Basis Set Ventures, says, "VIAVIA has a big, audacious vision to modernize luxury e-commerce for a new generation of consumers, rethinking the entire value proposition from supply chain to sales. The team's experience at every layer of this process, from manufacturing to content to software engineering, is unrivaled. Fashion tech is primed for a shakeup, and this is the team to do it."
New Enterprise Associates, Inc. (NEA) is a global venture capital firm focused on helping entrepreneurs build transformational businesses across multiple stages, sectors and geographies. With nearly $24 billion in cumulative committed capital since the firm's founding in 1977, NEA invests in technology and healthcare companies at all stages in a company's lifecycle, from seed stage through IPO. The firm's long track record of successful investing includes more than 230 portfolio company IPOs and more than 390 mergers and acquisitions.
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Basis Set invests in early-stage startups that are harnessing artificial intelligence to let people perform more productively across four themes: scaling infrastructure, intelligent collaboration, automated workflows, and autonomous machines.
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VIAVIA is a video-first online fashion retailer platform catered to the Gen-Z consumer. As an online shopping destination, VIAVIA brings an expertly curated selection of culture-making brands from around the world, alongside its own line of Italian made fashion and streetwear. The platform channels the power of creators by leveraging live and short-form video content to create a modern fashion shopping experience backed with confidence-inducing styling advice. In addition to its shopping platform, VIAVIA is building a modern technology stack for fashion brands, spanning AI powered product lifecycle and supply-chain management through to retail integrations.
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- Golden Nugget Online Gaming completes the online sports betting platform lineup for Boot Hill Casino & Resort -
OLATHE, Kan., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Butler National Corporation (OTCQB: BUKS), through its wholly-owned subsidiary that manages Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City, Kansas, has entered into an agreement with Golden Nugget Online Gaming, LLC (GNOG), a subsidiary of DraftKings, Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG), that could bring GNOG's online interactive sportsbook to Kansas, subject to receipt of licenses and regulatory approvals.
Butler National is a recognized provider of professional management services in the gaming industry and a leader in special mission aircraft modifications. As the Boot Hill Casino manager for the State of Kansas, the new sports betting law allows Butler National's subsidiary, subject to regulatory approvals, to contract with three sports wagering platform providers, in addition to offering sports wagering at a retail sportsbook in the Boot Hill Casino facility located in Dodge City.
"We are working diligently with regulators to bring sports betting to Kansans by September 1, 2022. We're pleased with the regulatory efforts by the State of Kansas to implement sports wagering in Kansas," added Stewart.
Upon the launch of sports wagering in Kansas, anyone legally permitted within the geographical boundaries of Kansas will be able to place bets directly from their mobile devices or computers by accessing a participating sports book or visiting a lottery gaming facility.
"Golden Nugget Online Gaming is a recognized and established brand within the gaming industry. We're thrilled our customers may soon experience all the excitement that online sports betting has to offer with this popular platform," added Stewart. "In addition, we're excited for DraftKings, as the parent company of Golden Nugget Online Gaming, to be able to bring Kansans a seamless, safe and premium sports betting experience through its Golden Nugget Online Gaming branded sportsbook, subject to receipt of requisite regulatory approvals."
GNOG's mobile sportsbook would offer eligible Kansans a robust, interactive suite of sports betting solutions and Kansas City fans will recognize the "Golden Nugget Online Gaming" brand as a trusted and legacy provider of gaming entertainment.
"We are looking forward to driving new tourism and revenue for the State of Kansas into Dodge City," said Stewart. "Sports betting at Boot Hill Casino will give guests another exciting reason to visit Dodge City."
Butler National Corporation has been a recognized provider of professional management services in the gaming industry for more than 25 years. Following the enactment of the Kansas Expanded Lottery Act (KELA), Butler National competed for a contract to manage a Lottery Gaming Facility for the State of Kansas. In 2008, Butler National Service Corporation (a Butler National Corporation subsidiary) proposed and was awarded a contract to manage the Boot Hill Casino & Resort in Dodge City. When Boot Hill Casino opened in 2009, it was the first state-owned and operated casino in Kansas. In addition to its gaming division, Butler National manufactures, sells and services support systems for private, commercial and military aircraft.
Boot Hill Casino & Resort, managed by BHCMC, LLC and Butler National Service Corporation, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Butler National Corporation (OTCQB: BUKS), features over 500 electronic gaming machines, 14 table games, and a 150-seat casual dining restaurant known as Firesides at Boot Hill.
The $90 million Boot Hill Casino project opened in December 2009. The lottery facility games at Boot Hill Casino & Resort are owned and operated by the Kansas Lottery. The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission provides regulatory oversight for the casino. For more information about Boot Hill Casino & Resort, please visit us at www.boothillcasino.com, or call us at 1.877.906.0777.
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On "Know Mercy with Stephen A. Smith," Smith will go beyond the world of sports to offer his trademark, unfiltered commentary on broad cultural topics and social issues, and sit down with notable guests
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading premium podcast studio, Cadence13, an Audacy company, today announced that it has partnered with media giant Stephen A. Smith for his first-ever podcast, Know Mercy with Stephen A. Smith, a three-times-a-week show on which he'll bring his trademark insight and analysis and explore a wide range of topics and issues, beyond the world of sports.
On Know Mercy with Stephen A. Smith, the outspoken veteran journalist and host of ESPN's First Take will pull back the curtain and offer his unfiltered insights and perspectives on the day's headlines, including politics, entertainment, social issues, criminal justice, and business. Smith will regularly be joined on Know Mercy by a wide range of notable guests and thought leaders.
Know Mercy with Stephen A. Smith will launch on Monday, September 26, 2022, on the Audacy app and everywhere podcasts are available. Beginning September 26, new episodes will be released Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
"It's hard to put into words how excited I am about this opportunity. Although my love for sports will never fade, neither has my zest for expanding my interest beyond the court or field of play. I love news. I love entertainment. Above all else, I love attaching myself to, and touching on, things that are percolating in the minds of the masses — with no inhibitions," said Stephen A. Smith. "Regardless of subject matter, to have the opportunity to do so with a podcast I personally own, with content I personally control, is an adventure I've waited to tackle head-on for my entire career. Well, it's here now, and I'm excited to do it with Cadence13. I'm ready. I hope everyone is, too, for what's coming. Buckle up!"
"Stephen A. Smith is a larger-than-life talent and force of nature whose indelible passion, wit, and candor ignite every conversation he's a part of, engaging millions of fans along the way," said Chris Corcoran, Chief Content Officer and Founding Partner, Cadence13. "We could not be more thrilled to add his singular, powerful voice to the Cadence13 lineup, and to bring 'Know Mercy' to the world."
Stephen A. Smith is represented by WME.
Stephen A. Smith rose from a reporter on high school sports at The New York Daily News and college and NBA beat reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer to become one of ESPN's most prominent and popular commentators and a leading voice in the industry. He is the star of the #1-morning sports talk show, First Take; a premier analyst on NBA Countdown throughout the NBA season; and the host and producer of the podcast "K[no]w Mercy with Stephen A. Smith." Smith has more than 12 million followers across social media platforms, and his opinions on sports make daily headlines. Follow him on Twitter @StephenASmith. He is a 1991 HBCU graduate from Winston-Salem State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication. He is a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity and Brand Ambassador for the HBCU Week Foundation. Stephen A has helped enroll over 2,000 high school students into HBCUs and raised over $12 million in scholarships to assist students who want to attend HBCUs.
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Back in the 1930s, cartoonist Al Capp wrote a comic strip called Li'l Abner, in which he introduced a character named Sadie Hawkins [source: Capp Enterprises]. Poor Sadie was not one of the more attractive girls in her town, so her father, in an effort to help her get married, came up with the idea of Sadie Hawkins' Day -- a day when all the unmarried girls could pursue the eligible bachelors in town, and hopefully get themselves husbands.
Over time, the concept of Sadie Hawkins' Day gained popularity in the real world, and schools began holding Sadie Hawkins' Day dances in which the girls could ask out the guys of their choice. While Capp probably never intended for it to become a national phenomenon, Sadie Hawkins' Day gave women a chance to have some control over their social lives. However, while it may be funny in a cartoon, in real life, asking a guy out can be nerve-racking.
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Sweaty palms, a dry mouth, butterflies in your stomach -- as a teenager, even if you're the most popular person in school, this is how it usually feels to ask a person out for the first time. Once upon a time, only men had to experience these symptoms, because the responsibility of initiating relationships rested solely with them. Men were the hunters, and were in charge of beginning romantic courtships. However, things have changed over the last few decades, and woman have about as much equality on the romantic playing field as they have anywhere else.
Dating can be stressful, but like anything else, it gets easier with practice. The more you know, the better it will go, so read on for some tips on asking a guy out.
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Biden White House Helped Facilitate DOJ's Criminal Probe Against Trump: Memos
A decision by President Joe Biden “opened the door” for the FBI’s raid on former President Donald Trump’s home in South Florida, according to a Monday report.
“Government documents” purportedly show that the Biden White House, in conjunction with the Department of Justice and National Archives, helped launch the probe into former President Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified materials, according to Just the News.
Specifically, the documents, dating back to April, show then-White House Deputy Counsel Jonathan Su corresponding with the FBI, DOJ and National Archives regarding the former president, the Washington-based website reported.
According to Just the News, which reportedly obtained the government documents, discussions between Su and the government agencies began after Trump voluntarily returned 15 boxes of classified materials to the National Archives.
Su named Biden himself in a document sent in May, noting Biden was not opposed to “waiving his predecessor’s claims to executive privilege, a decision that opened the door for DOJ to” compel Trump to hand over any and all classified materials he may have been in possession of, Just the News reported.
That was a key decision that helped lay the groundwork for the Aug. 8 raid.
If not for Biden’s decision, Trump’s claim to executive privilege could have blocked the DOJ from gaining access to any documents in his possession.
National Archivist Debra Steidel Wall, writing for the National Archives and Records Administration, sent a letter to Trump’s lawyers on May 10 detailing the White House’s involvement in the investigation, Just the News reported.
“On April 11, 2022, the White House Counsel’s Office — affirming a request from the Department of Justice supported by an FBI letterhead memorandum — formally transmitted a request that NARA provide the FBI access to the 15 boxes for its review within seven days, with the possibility that the FBI might request copies of specific documents following its review of the boxes,” Wall wrote in the letter, which was addressed to Trump defense attorney Evan Corcoran.
“The Counsel to the President has informed me that, in light of the particular circumstances presented here, President Biden defers to my determination, in consultation with the Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel, regarding whether or not I should uphold the former President’s purported ‘protective assertion of executive privilege.”
“… I have therefore decided not to honor the former President’s ‘protective’ claim of privilege.”
White House officials have denied having any prior knowledge of the FBI raid.
During an Aug. 9 news briefing, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre denied the administration was ever briefed on the raid.
“No, the president was not briefed, was not aware of it. No. No one at the White House was given a heads up, no. That did not happen,” Jean-Pierre said.
“Look, I’ll say this: The president and the White House learned about this FBI search from public reports,” she said. “We learned just like the American public did yesterday, and we did not have advanced notice of this activity.
“President Biden has been very clear from before he was elected president and throughout his time in office that the Justice Department conducts its investigation independently.”
In a May 4 interview, Kash Patel, a former federal prosecutor and Defense Department official in the Trump administration, told Breitbart News that Trump had previously declassified the documents in question in order to share them with the American people.
“Trump declassified whole sets of materials in anticipation of leaving government that he thought the American public should have the right to read themselves,” Patel said.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A concrete obelisk topped by Soviet stars that was the centerpiece of a monument commemorating the Red Army’s victory over Nazi Germany was taken down Thursday in Latvia’s capital — the latest in a series of Soviet monuments brought down after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Heavy machinery was spotted behind a green privacy fence at the foot of the nearly 80-meter (260-foot) obelisk shortly before it was felled. The column, which had stood like a high-rise in downtown Riga, crashed into a nearby pond, causing a huge splash at Victory Park.
A Latvian media outlet broadcast the event live as onlookers, some with Latvian flags wrapped around their shoulders, cheered and applauded.
The obelisk, made up of five spires with three Soviet stars at the top, stood between two groups of statues — a band of three Red Army soldiers and on the other side a woman representing the “Motherland” with her arms held high.
The monument was built in 1985 while Latvia was still part of the Soviet Union. It has stirred controversy since Latvia regained independence in 1991 and eventually became a NATO and European Union member.
On Twitter, Latvia’s foreign minister said by taking down the monument, Latvia was “closing another painful page of the history and looking for better future.”
The country shares a 214-kilometer (133-mile) border with Russia and has a large ethnic Russian population. On Russia’s annual Victory Day, which commemorates the Soviet victory over Germany in World War II, people gathered in front of the Riga monument to lay flowers.
Latvia’s parliament voted to approve the demolition of the Victory Park monument in May, and the Riga City Council followed suit. Work to clear away the monument started three days ago with the removal of statues. The area was then cordoned off and authorities issued a flight ban for drones. Police temporarily closed traffic near the park on Thursday, citing security reasons.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February has prompted authorities in several eastern European countries to remove symbols from their communist eras.
The government in Poland — another country once was part of the Soviet sphere — said Thursday that a memorial site in neighboring Belarus containing the graves of Polish soldiers who died during World War II is being leveled to the ground by the Belarusian authorities.
Lukasz Jasina, a Foreign Ministry spokesman, said on Twitter that the cemetery in Surkonty, where Poland’s resistance battled Soviet forces, is being “devastated by the services of the Minsk regime.”
The development comes a day after Poland said it was demolishing a monument to Soviet Red Army soldiers in Poland, one of dozens that have been marked for destruction.
Belarus has been a key ally to Moscow while Poland, which lies on Ukraine’s western border, has been supportive of Ukraine.
Last week , Estonia removed a Soviet World War II monument from near a city on the Russian border as part of a wider effort to dismantle Soviet-era symbols. The tank replica was sent to a war museum north of Tallinn.
In 2007, the relocation of a World War II monument of a Red Army soldier in Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, sparked days of rioting.
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Haun Ventures leads Furqan Rydhan and Steven Barlett co-founded thirdweb's funding round with participation from Coinbase Ventures, and Shopify
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- thirdweb, the groundbreaking technology platform for building NFT and Web3 apps, today announced it has closed $24 million in Series A funding at a $160 million valuation. The round was led by Haun Ventures, with participation from Coinbase Ventures, Shopify, Protocol Labs, Polygon, Shrug VC, Joseph Lacob and others. thirdweb will use the funding to accelerate platform development to meet increasing demand, add support for additional blockchains, onboard hundreds of thousands of developers, and ultimately bring Web3's inevitable future one step closer to mainstream adoption.
"Web3 is the most important technological shift I've witnessed in my lifetime. We built thirdweb to give the builders that are creating this next iteration of the internet the tools they need to be successful, and when they are successful, the world as we know it will be remarkably different - remarkably better. I don't think anybody quite realizes how much Web3 is going to change the world," said Steven Bartlett, co-founder of thirdweb.
Founded in 2021 by Furqan Rydhan and Steven Bartlett with a seed funding round of $5 million, from 20+ industry entrepreneurs like Gary Vaynerchuck and Mark Cuban. thirdweb is building the infrastructure layer for Web3. thirdweb gives developers a full stack Web3 development kit to significantly reduce the time and cost required to build and launch applications. thirdweb facilitates the creation of Web3 apps across the most-popular blockchains, including blockchain games, NFT drops, DAOs, token gated membership clubs and more.
"I backed thirdweb because I believe they have the talent, tenacity and vision to create the infrastructure layer for Web3. Web3 is going to revolutionize multiple industries - thirdweb's platform will enable that revolution," said Gary Vaynerchuk, founder and CEO of Vayner/RSE who previously backed thirdweb.
In just nine months, over 55,000 developers have used thirdweb's tools to build NFT drops and other Web3 applications. Over 150,000 smart contracts have been deployed across many blockchains, and thirdweb projects generate millions of dollars of revenue every week.
"I've built internet companies in dot-com, Web2, mobile and I'm seeing the same patterns in Web3 which suggest this is going to transform the internet as we know it. thirdweb is building the infrastructure layer for Web3, giving builders the tools to unlock the power of blockchain technology and accelerating them as they build the next world-changing companies. We're excited to expand our vision further and onboard the next 10 million developers onto Web3," said Furqan Rydan, founder of thirdweb.
Our mission is to accelerate the next generation of the internet and we believe thirdweb will play a critical role in realizing that. As complexity to develop in Web3 continues to increase, the experienced team at thirdweb led by Furqan and Steven have built an elegant solution that allows developers to build fast while avoiding costly mistakes. I'm pleased to see proven founders of this caliber dedicating their next chapter to crypto and look forward to supporting their efforts" — Katie Haun, founder and CEO of Haun Ventures
Global brands like Fnatic, Boohoo and New York Fashion Week are using thirdweb to power their Web3 launches. thirdweb also recently announced a partnership with Coinbase's NFT marketplace to provide the technical infrastructure for their artist's NFT drops.
thirdweb is a platform that provides a suite of tools for creators, artists, and developers to easily build, launch and manage a Web3 project. thirdweb enables users to build NFT drops, digital marketplaces, DAOs, blockchain games and more. thirdweb's intuitive, robust and open source software is created by the world's best engineers, developers and marketers.
Born in Botswana and raised in Plymouth, UK, Steven Bartlett founded social media marketing agency Social Chain from a bedroom in Manchester. This university dropout built what would become one of the world's most influential Social media (Web 2) companies when he was just 21 years old and took his company public at 27. Social Chain reached a public market valuation of over $600 million with offices in London, Manchester, Berlin, New York, Los Angeles, before he stepped down as CEO in 2019.
Bartlett acts as a serial entrepreneur, speaker, investor, author, and content creator. He's released a Sunday Times bestselling book, hosts one of Europe's most downloaded podcasts The Diary of a CEO and Bartlett has made history as the youngest ever Dragon on BBC 1's Dragon's Den, representing a new generation of entrepreneurs from disadvantaged and under-represented backgrounds.
Based in San Francisco, Furqan Rydhan is a serial entrepreneur who started working at a dot-com at 15, built a multi-million dollar ecommerce company at 17 and has spent the last couple of decades building software & hardware companies; he was the founding CTO of Bebo.
Rydhan was also CTO and co-founder of AppLovin which provided developers with powerful solutions to grow and market their mobile apps. The company was founded in 2010, continued to flourish and went public on April 15, 2021 with a staggering market capitalization value of $28.6bn, making it one of the biggest debuts of the year.
Rydhan's most recent venture is Founders Inc, which involves empowering technology entrepreneurs focused on building emerging technologies. Rydhan and his team incubated thirdweb at Founders, Inc a year ago.
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If we can learn nothing more from a walk down the personal care aisles at the pharmacy, we'd learn that men and women need different skin-care products. Or do they? The market for grooming products designed with men specifically in mind, everything from moisturizers to razors, was valued at nearly $20 billion (worldwide) in 2009 and is expected to rise to $28 billion within five years. If you consider that not all men rely on male-targeted beauty products and may stray into unisex and female-targeted products, the market is estimated to hit nearly $85 billion total value by 2014 [source: Packaged Facts]. Is there really a need for skin-care products based on gender, and specifically something as universal as moisturizer? To find out, we'll first need to understand a little bit about our skin.
Our skin is made up of three layers. The deepest of the layers is called the subcutis (or the subcutaneous fat layer), and this layer helps insulate us against temperature changes and protect against injuries. The middle layer is called the dermis, and it's within this layer of skin that you'll find nerves, blood vessels, sweat glands and hair follicles. The outermost layer of skin is called the epidermis, which gives us our skin tone and provides a protective, waterproof layer. The outermost layer of the epidermis is called the stratum corneum. It's the stratum corneum that benefits from the various lotions and potions we apply to help control and prevent dry skin.
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While the anatomy of the skin is the same from person to person, there are some suspected gender differences in the physiology of our skin. From pH levels to hormones, let's find out if those differences mean you should keep his and hers moisturizers on hand.
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Published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports, the study shows that identifying and overcoming barriers to appropriate use of medications to treat opioid use disorder (OUD) is critical to address the opioid crisis
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Indivior PLC (LON: INDV) announced today a new analysis highlighting the results of an exploratory study analyzing real-world data of US distribution patterns of buprenorphine extended-release (BUP-XR also referred to as RBP-6000 or SUBLOCADE®), a monthly subcutaneous injection of buprenorphine that was approved by the FDA in November 2017 for the treatment of moderate-to-severe OUD,1 within organized health systems (OHS). The study titled "The Introduction of a Novel Formulation of Buprenorphine Into Organized Health Systems" was published in the August online issue of Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports, a peer-reviewed journal.
This exploratory study used real-world evidence to identify barriers to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment by analyzing the distribution patterns of BUP-XR over the 12-month period from July 2019 to July 2020 across four OHS subtypes including Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Criminal Justice System (CJS), and Indian Health Services (IHS).
In addition to assessing the national distribution patterns of BUP-XR across OHS subtypes, this study also evaluated the distribution of BUP-XR within each subtype over time.
Overall, the distribution of BUP-XR as a treatment option for patients with OUD increased within OHS but occurred at different rates across OHS subtypes. Numerous barriers within each OHS subtype impede access to MOUD, despite evidence in support of their effectiveness in reducing morbidity and mortality from OUD, increasing treatment retention, and improving the quality of life of patients with OUD.
"Removing system-level, provider-level, and local-level barriers to quality treatment and integrating OUD treatment into routine care and other settings are critical steps to ensuring access to evidence-based MOUD and represent a cornerstone of the opioid crisis response in the United States," said Christian Heidbreder, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Indivior.
Study findings within each OHS Subtype:
Integrated Delivery Networks
- IDNs contributed a significant percentage of the overall national distribution of BUP-XR and showed higher BUP-XR growth over time compared with other OHS subtypes.
- While access to BUP-XR is better for patients with OUD in IDNs than in other OHS subtypes, it is still limited.
Veterans Health Administration
- Relatively few VHA patients received BUP-XR, despite efforts in facilitating the extensive provision of MOUD and policies requiring it to be available and despite encouraging results supporting the use of BUP-XR as a useful treatment option for complex treatment-resistant veterans with significant medical and psychosocial co-morbidities.
- The VHA has implemented several nationwide initiatives to share best practices and increase education. States with the highest distribution of BUP-XR may be the result of more progressive institutions that have readily adopted new programs and policies to treat their OUD population.2
Criminal Justice System
- CJS continues to see steady adoption of LAIs for OUD, although overall MOUD uptake has been slow to be incorporated into routine practice in this OHS subtype.
Indian Health Services
- The IHS, primarily serving American Indians and Alaska Natives, showed the slowest adoption of LAIs for the treatment of OUD. This population is particularly vulnerable to OUD with national death rates due to OUD in 2018 the second highest in the U.S. after white and non-Hispanic people.3
Please view the full publication here to access the full study results.
About SUBLOCADE® (buprenorphine extended-release) injection, for subcutaneous use, CIII SUBLOCADE is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe opioid use disorder in patients who have initiated treatment with a transmucosal buprenorphine-containing product, followed by dose adjustment for a minimum of 7 days.
SUBLOCADE should be used as part of a complete treatment plan that includes counseling and psychosocial support.
HIGHLIGHTED SAFETY INFORMATION
Prescription use of this product is limited under the Drug Addiction Treatment Act.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
SUBLOCADE should not be administered to patients who have been shown to be hypersensitive to buprenorphine or any component of the ATRIGEL® delivery system
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Addiction, Abuse, and Misuse: SUBLOCADE contains buprenorphine, a Schedule III controlled substance that can be abused in a manner similar to other opioids. Monitor patients for conditions indicative of diversion or progression of opioid dependence and addictive behaviors.
Respiratory Depression: Life threatening respiratory depression and death have occurred in association with buprenorphine. Warn patients of the potential danger of self-administration of benzodiazepines or other CNS depressants while under treatment with SUBLOCADE.
Opioids can cause sleep-related breathing disorders e.g., central sleep apnea (CSA), sleep-related hypoxemia. Opioid use increases the risk of CSA in a dose-dependent fashion. Consider decreasing the opioid using best practices for opioid taper if CSA occurs.
Strongly consider prescribing naloxone at SUBLOCADE initiation or renewal because patients being treated for opioid use disorder have the potential for relapse, putting them at risk for opioid overdose. Educate patients and caregivers on how to recognize respiratory depression and how to treat with naloxone if prescribed.
Risk of Serious Injection Site Reactions: The most common injection site reactions are pain, erythema and pruritis with some involving abscess, ulceration, and necrosis. The likelihood of serious injection site reactions may increase with inadvertent intramuscular or intradermal administration.
Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome: Neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome is an expected and treatable outcome of prolonged use of opioids during pregnancy.
Adrenal Insufficiency: If diagnosed, treat with physiologic replacement of corticosteroids, and wean patient off the opioid.
Risk of Opioid Withdrawal With Abrupt Discontinuation: If treatment with SUBLOCADE is discontinued, monitor patients for several months for withdrawal and treat appropriately.
Risk of Hepatitis, Hepatic Events: Monitor liver function tests prior to and during treatment.
Risk of Withdrawal in Patients Dependent on Full Agonist Opioids: Verify that patient is clinically stable on transmucosal buprenorphine before injecting SUBLOCADE.
Treatment of Emergent Acute Pain: Treat pain with a non-opioid analgesic whenever possible. If opioid therapy is required, monitor patients closely because higher doses may be required for analgesic effect.
ADVERSE REACTIONS
Adverse reactions commonly associated with SUBLOCADE (in ≥5% of subjects) were constipation, headache, nausea, injection site pruritus, vomiting, increased hepatic enzymes, fatigue, and injection site pain.
For more information about SUBLOCADE, the full Prescribing Information including BOXED WARNING, and Medication Guide, visit www.sublocade.com.
Indivior is a global pharmaceutical company working to help change patients' lives by developing medicines to treat substance use disorders (SUD) and serious mental illnesses. Our vision is that all patients around the world will have access to evidence-based treatment for the chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD. Indivior is dedicated to transforming SUD from a global human crisis to a recognized and treated chronic disease. Building on its global portfolio of OUD treatments, Indivior has a pipeline of product candidates designed to both expand on its heritage in this category and potentially address other chronic conditions and co-occurring disorders of SUD, including alcohol use disorder and cannabis use disorder. Headquartered in the United States in Richmond, VA, Indivior employs more than 900 individuals globally and its portfolio of products is available in over 40 countries worldwide. Visit www.indivior.com to learn more. Connect with Indivior on LinkedIn by visiting www.linkedin.com/company/indivior.
References:
1. SUBLOCADE® [Prescribing Information]. Indivior Inc., North Chesterfield, VA. June 2021.
2. Wyse, J.J., Gordon, A.J., Dobscha, S.K., Morasco, B.J., Tiffany, E., Drexler, K., Sandbrink, F., Lovejoy, T.I., 2018. Medications for opioid use disorder in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system: historical perspective, lessons learned, and next steps. Substance abuse 39(2), 139-144.
3. Wilson, N., Kariisa, M., Seth, P., Smith, H.I., L., D.N., 2020. Drug and opioid-involved overdose deaths—United States, 2017–2018. MMWR Morb. Mortal. Wkly. Rep. 69(11), 290.
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These days, everyone from first lady Michelle Obama to television personality Jillian Michaels is encouraging people to stay active. While not traditionally known as a hotbed of physical activity, the workplace has been trying to provide more fitness opportunities in recent years. Some employers have outfitted employees with treadmill workstations. Others have forged relationships with nearby gyms and exercise groups to offer lunchtime boot camps, running clinics and spin classes.
As forward thinking as that is, you may still need to do more. Recent studies suggest that too much sitting can increase health risks -- even if you exercise regularly [source: Kazmarzyk]. The good news is that, even if your job requires you to remain at a desk for the majority of the day, there are still many things you can do to stay active. In addition to taking the stairs and parking on the far side of the lot, here are a few more tricks for getting you out of your chair:
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- Have a Ball. Swap your desk chair for a large, inflatable exercise ball. You'll exercise core muscles while you work.
- Weigh In. Your body weight is a great exercise tool. Try stationary lunges, dips, pushups and squats in the comfort of your office or cubicle.
- Jump for the Phone. When the phone rings, jump to your feet and stand for the duration of the call. Apply this same technique any time a distraction pulls you away from your desk work. Try to stand while you work, too, since standing requires shifting your weight from one foot to the next.
- Meet Up. Got a standing meeting with your work team? Put the "stand" in standing by suggesting that everyone stay on their feet during those regularly scheduled brainstorming sessions.
Healthy employees are more productive and take fewer sick days than unhealthy ones. For this reason, your boss will probably welcome your attention to staying active in the workplace, even if it means the staff suddenly starts lunge-walking to the water cooler.
For lots more information and related articles about fitness and the workplace, see the links on the next page.
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Colas, diet and regular, contain a variety of potentially hazardous ingredients. Caramel coloring, found in cola, has shown a positive association with risk of hypertension or high blood pressure. In fact, The Journal of the American Medical Association conducted a study and found that it was not the caffeine in soda that raised blood pressure, but rather the caramel coloring that may be responsible for the increased risk of hypertension.
Caramel coloring acts as an emulsifying agent that keeps flavor oils suspended in a solution. It is made by heating food-grade carbohydrates (such as corn syrup) to high temperatures. Usually an acid such as acetic, lactic or phosphoric acid is added to break the bonds between the sugars as it is heated to caramelization. The result is a burnt sugar that is the world’s most widely consumed (by weight) food coloring ingredient. It is not found only in colas, but also in sauces, gravies and baked goods.
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One must question why this additive is included in so many products. We are a society that eats with our eyes. Color is the first impression that “sets the table” for other sensory experiences. Caramel coloring gives breads a deeper shade of brown, provides beer with a full-bodied appearance and lends baked goods a uniform appearance.
The FDA reports that the absolute safety of any food coloring substance can never be proven. The decisions about the safety of color additives are made on the best scientific evidence available. Because scientific knowledge is constantly evolving, federal officials often review earlier decisions to assure that the safety assessment of a food substance remains up to date. For the time being, caramel coloring is on the GRAS (Generally Regarded As Safe) list. However, within this same listing, you will find high fructose corn syrup and some artificial sweeteners, products with known health implications.
My advice? Read the ingredient labels on the food products you purchase. The higher the ingredient is on a label, the more of the ingredient there is in that product. Purchasing food items that have a shorter list of ingredients usually means getting foods closer to their original, naturally occurring form and less of a chance for that food to contain color additives and chemicals.
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Phosphatidylserine is a big word, but the function and effects that phosphatidylserine can achieve in the brain are much bigger. Scientists have discovered that there are two important functions of phosphatidylserine in the brain. Phosphatidylserine can rejuvenate brain cell membranes, and particularly important, phosphatidylserine can increase acetylcholine in the brain, the neurotransmitter that is important for memory and regaining lost information in an aging brain [Source: Cenacchi, Crook, Schreiber].
Phosphatidylserine can rejuvenate the cell membranes of the brain. By strengthening and fortifying cell membranes, phosphatidylserine strengthens memory, increases attention span, improves concentration, mood and depression. Phosphatidylserine is recommended for memory lose, declining mental function, depression, improving cognitive function in young people, and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder [Source: Maggioni, Schreiber, Delwaide). Athletes use phosphatidylserine for improving athletic performance by decreasing the stress response and preventing exercise-induced stress [Source: Monteleone, Benton]. In animal research, phosphatidylserine is noted to suppresse demyelination [Source: Yamazaki, Monastra].
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Phosphatidylserine is a fat soluable phospholipid found in the lipid layer of cell membranes. It is found in every cell of the body and is particularly vital for proper functioning of brain cells. Scientist beleive that as the brain ages, the phospholipids of the brain decrease, affecting a decrease in memory and cognitive functions. This is reflected in the decreasing natural production of phosphatidylserine during mid-life. Research shows that by supplementing with phosphatidylserine, that some of the ailing natural function of the brain can be restored.
There are a few foods rich in phosphatidylserine, including soybeans, egg yolks, chicken and beef liver. Unfortunately, even if sufficient quantities of these foods were consumed to supple the needs of the brain and body, normal aging and stress on the gastrointestinal tract impairs the body’s ability to absorb sufficient amounts of phosphatidylserine from food sources . Therapeutic doses for a failing memory is 100 mg, taken 2-3 times per day [Source: NMCD]. Improvement in memory and cognitive function can be appreciated as early as 6 weeks in those suffering mental impairments [Source: Delwaide].
Early research on phosphatidylserine was conducted using bovine brain cortex. Because of the fear of disease transmission from diseased animals, phosphatidylserine is now produced from soy or cabbage. Clinical studies using plant-derived phosphatidylserine, such as with soy or cabbage, substantiate earlier positive findings seen with bovine derived phosphatidylserine [Source: Blokland].
Phosphatidylserine has few side effects. At higher doses, some gastrointestional flatulence or insomnia may occur [Source: NMCD].
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Multi-GRAMMY Award-Winning, Emmy-Nominated Superstar Lizzo Kicks Off "The World is Your Cart" Campaign and the Release of Shoppable Carts and Other New Inspiration Features in the Instacart App
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced the launch of a new collection of inspirational shopping content and experiences across the Instacart App. Oriented around discovery, these experiences are brought to life with the launch of "The World is Your Cart," Instacart's newest creative system featuring GRAMMY Award-winning singer, rapper, flutist, and entrepreneur Lizzo. "The World is Your Cart," coupled with a suite of new product features, ushers in a new era of shopping inspiration by celebrating the promise that with Instacart, everyday moments and scenarios can turn into new worlds of possibility. These new in-app experiences enable customers to see it, "cart" it and get their new discoveries delivered in as fast as an hour, opening up exciting new ideas about the possibilities of their own digital cart.
Kicking off "The World is Your Cart" is a new film starring Lizzo and features a remix of "The Sign," the first track from Lizzo's new album Special. The film starts in an everyday setting with Lizzo at the center, using the Instacart App, and progresses into hyper-real and fantastical scenes in which her world comes to life as she adds items to her digital cart. Instacart is taking a full-funnel, omnichannel approach to inspire the largest audience possible. On Sunday, August 28, Instacart will unveil "The World is Your Cart" campaign in a full-page center spread advertisement in The New York Times Sunday Edition featuring Lizzo and the campaign creative. Instacart is also an official sponsor of the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards ("VMAs"), where the campaign's film makes its linear television premiere, following an onstage performance by Lizzo. The campaign will further come to life with multiple activations across linear TV, OTT and OLV channels, print, podcasts and streaming audio, and paid and organic social media.
Further bringing "The World is Your Cart" to life is a new in-app shopping experience, Carts. This new feature enables pop culture personalities, retailers, and creators to create collections of shoppable, curated content, helping consumers discover new products – bridging the gap between inspiration and reality. With Carts ranging from Self Care Sunday and Late Night Noms to Date Night and Lizzo's own exclusive shoppable Cart of her favorite vegan treats and products from her role in "The World is Your Cart" – these hand-picked guides bring "The World is Your Cart" to life in the Instacart App. These curated Carts, surfaced in the newly launched Home Feed at the center of the Instacart App, will help customers see the possibilities of how others' Carts can inspire their world and get their new discoveries delivered to their doorstep in as fast as an hour.
"A shoot where I get to sit in a bubble bath and shop all day? Sign me up Instacart!" said Lizzo. "This spot is so dynamic, and people will see me shopping and imagining what each item could lead to, from a desertscape of Takis – which are always in my cart – to a rain shower of cherries. I'm also excited to share my shoppable Cart which includes so many of my favorite things. I hope that my Cart inspires people to get all the stuff they love or maybe even try something different!"
"'The World is Your Cart' is a rallying cry that reminds us of the abundant possibilities of each product we add to our Carts and satiates our curiosity by enabling others' Carts to spark our own creativity," said Laura Jones, Chief Marketing Officer at Instacart. "In addition to capturing these possibilities across our new creative platform, we're making them a reality by offering consumers the chance to discover new things across the Instacart App – so you can browse, be inspired, and turn that inspiration into reality by getting your items delivered to your door in as fast as an hour."
Given the vital role that Instacart's brand partners play in an inspiring shopping experience, many are also participating in new inspirational shopping experiences across the Instacart App with Brand Pages, Shoppable Display, and Shoppable Video ad formats. This collection of interactive, rich media formats brings together the best of storytelling to more than 5,500 CPG brand partners.
In addition, building on top of our Shoppable Recipes integration from earlier this year, we are now enabling more recipe creators and food-focused developers to make their websites commerce-enabled. With the integration of Recipe Maker, publishers and bloggers can now make their websites instantly shoppable on Instacart with a few clicks – including Hearst, who already uses our widget on their food properties including Delish. We'll also be making our developer API and widget public to support a broader ecosystem of partners.
Lastly, we're unveiling monetization tools for our content partners. Today, we're launching Instacart Tastemakers, our new affiliate network for creators, publishers and developers so that they can monetize purchases that their audiences make on Instacart. Over the next few months, we'll share more ways for our partners to monetize their content by leveraging the full Shoppable Recipes ecosystem that we are creating for brands and retailers.
All new inspiration features, including Lizzo's own Cart, are available today on the Instacart App and website. "The World is Your Cart" was created by Instacart's in-house marketing team in partnership with agencies Droga5 and Mayflower, and brought to life by GRAMMY Award-winning director, Sam Brown.
Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. The company partners with more than 900 national, regional, and local retail brands to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 75,000 stores across more than 13,000 cities in North America on the Instacart Marketplace. Instacart makes it possible for millions of busy people and families to get the groceries they need from the retailers they love, and for more than 600,000 Instacart shoppers to earn by picking, packing and delivering orders for customers on their own flexible schedule. The Instacart Platform offers retailers a suite of enterprise-grade technology products and services to power their e-commerce experiences, fulfill orders, digitize brick-and-mortar stores, provide advertising services, and glean insights. With Instacart Ads, thousands of CPG brands – from category leaders to emerging brands – partner with the company to connect directly with consumers online, right at the point of purchase. For more information, visit www.instacart.com/company, and to start shopping, visit www.instacart.com. For anyone interested in becoming an Instacart shopper, visit https://shoppers.instacart.com/.
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With all the recent press vitamin E has received there has been relatively little said about the actual facts. For instance, it might surprise you to learn that vitamin E is not actually a single compound, but rather several different compounds, all with vitamin E activity. One, d-alpha-tocopherol, has the greatest activity. Other compounds with vitamin E activity are, predictably, beta-tocopherol, gamma-tocopherol, and delta-tocopherol.
Vitamin E's existence was first hinted at in 1922. Laboratory rats fed purified diets lost their reproductive ability; male rats became sterile, and female rats reabsorbed their fetuses or delivered deformed or stillborn offspring. Adding such foods as lettuce, wheat, meat, or butter to the animals' diets, though, supplied an unknown factor that prevented these reproductive problems.
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Isolated in 1936, the discoverers named it tocopherol, from the Greek meaning "to bring forth offspring." Later the substance became known as vitamin E.
Curiously, researchers noticed that deficiency symptoms varied from one species to another. In rabbits, for example, vitamin E deficiency resulted in a degenerative muscle disease.
Because these symptoms were similar to those seen in humans with muscular dystrophy, researchers hoped vitamin E could cure or prevent this crippling disease. Hopes were also high that the vitamin might help treat infertility and sterility. Since 1938, however, studies in humans have failed to confirm any of these benefits.
Scientists have been able to isolate many benefits that the proper amount of vitamin E can deliver. In the next section, we will learn about the many health advantages of eating the right dosage of vitamin E.
This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. Neither the Editors of Consumer Guide (R), Publications International, Ltd., the author nor publisher take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading or following the information contained in this information. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider.
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Journalist Jesse Eisinger says a trove of IRS data acquired by ProPublica shows that many of America's billionaires avoid paying any taxes — sometimes by claiming big deductions from posh hobbies.
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Journalist Jesse Eisinger says a trove of IRS data acquired by ProPublica shows that many of America's billionaires avoid paying any taxes — sometimes by claiming big deductions from posh hobbies.
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Special Ks will do battle at the US Open
Nick Kyrgios has been handed a bombshell first-round encounter at the US Open, drawn against his big-hitting pal Thanasi Kokkinakis in an all-Australian blockbuster.
And in a Flushing Meadows men's field without Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal will open his bid for a 23rd grand slam title against Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata when the main draw kicks off next week.
The two great friends Kyrgios and Kokkinakis - the 'Special Ks' when they play together as a doubles team - have been pitted against each other in a tough quarter, which also features Russia's No.1 seed and defending champion Daniil Medvedev.
The Australian Open-winning pair, who will be also be seeking a third title of the year together in the men's doubles, have never played against each on the main tour, though Kyrgios did win their two lower-level encounters when they were teens.
The No.23 seed Kyrgios, one of the favourites for the title after his outlandish run to the Wimbledon final and subsequent victory in Washington, has a minefield draw.
If he beats Kokkinakis, he'll likely play dangerous French leftie Ugo Humbert in the second round and battle-hardened Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut, the No.16 seed in the third, before a possible match-up with Medvedev.
But the whole men's field will feel their chances have been lifted by the absence of Djokovic, who announced on social media less than two hours before the behind-closed-doors draw that he wouldn't be coming to New York.
US rules wouldn't allow the Serb, who's still unvaccinated against COVID-19, to enter the country to bid for a fourth title, opening up a big opportunity for Nadal to race further ahead in their 'GOAT' race.
So Hijikata, the 21-year-old prospect from Sydney who's been handed a wildcard as part of US tennis's reciprocal arrangement with their Aussie counterparts, has a dream - or potentially nightmarish - encounter with No.2 seed and four-time champion Nadal.
Alex de Minaur, the Australian No.1 and No.18 seed, will open against Serbian Filip Krajinovic.
And there's another all-Australian clash first up with James Duckworth meeting his fellow Sydneysider Chris O'Connell, while the in-form Jason Kubler will continue his breakthrough year by tackling Sweden's Mikael Ymer.
In the women's draw, all eyes were on 40-year-old Serena Williams' first opponent, at what is expected to be the last tournament of her career.
She'll face Montenegro's world No.80 Danka Kovinic, with a potential second-round encounter against No.2 seed Anett Kontaveit, of Estonia.
Australia's in-form No.1 Ajla Tomljanovic will face the Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova in her first match, and, if she got past a likely second-round opponent Martina Trevisan, could possibly meet Williams in the last-32.
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AdvisorShares Expands Cannabis ETF Offerings, Launches MSOS 2x Daily ETF (Ticker: MSOX)
Designed for sophisticated investors, MSOX seeks investment returns two-times the daily performance of the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (Ticker: MSOS)
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AdvisorShares, a leading sponsor of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and the largest cannabis fund manager, today announced that the AdvisorShares MSOS 2x Daily ETF (Ticker: MSOX) will begin trading today.
MSOX seeks daily investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond to two times (2x) the daily total return of the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (Ticker: MSOS). MSOX does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective over a period of time greater than a single day. MSOX is designed for sophisticated investors looking to gain magnified exposure to the U.S. cannabis sector.
The magnified exposure to cannabis which MSOX provides is designed for short-term trading. Its increased buying power offers 2x the cannabis exposure in a single trade, allowing MSOX shareholders to overweight cannabis holdings for less cash. AdvisorShares managing director Dan Ahrens serves as portfolio manager of both MSOX and MSOS. Ahrens is one of the most accomplished and experienced portfolio managers who specializes in cannabis and vice-related investment strategies.
When it launched in September 2020, MSOS became the first U.S.-listed active ETF to deliver exposure dedicated solely to American cannabis companies including multi-state operators (MSOs), and then quickly ascended to become the largest publicly traded cannabis fund in the world. MSOs are U.S. companies directly involved in the legal production and distribution of cannabis in states where approved.
"We are pleased to add this new dimension to our active cannabis ETF offerings," said Ahrens. "While all our cannabis ETFs provide dedicated exposure to the emerging growth opportunity in cannabis, they are all different from one another with their investment strategies and underlying holdings. We believe MSOX is a unique investment tool that is designed specifically for experienced investors and professional traders which can potentially provide amplified returns in all market environments."
In addition to MSOS and MSOX, AdvisorShares also offers the AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (Ticker: YOLO), a global cannabis strategy managed by Mr. Ahrens, as well as the AdvisorShares Poseidon Dynamic Cannabis ETF (Ticker: PSDN), a global cannabis strategy sub-advised by Poseidon Investment Management. Mr. Ahrens also serves as portfolio manager of the following active ETFs: AdvisorShares Vice ETF (Ticker: VICE); AdvisorShares Psychedelics ETF (Ticker: PSIL); AdvisorShares Hotel ETF (Ticker: BEDZ); AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF (Ticker: EATZ); and AdvisorShares Drone Technology ETF (Ticker: UAV).
For more information on MSOX, please visit: advisorshares.com/etfs/msox
AdvisorShares remains committed to providing ongoing investment education for its ETF shareholders, prospective investors and the investment community at large. AdvisorShares regularly hosts live webinars featuring portfolio managers and leading industry experts. You may learn more and register at the AdvisorShares Event Center for upcoming educational sessions on different investment strategies.
About AdvisorSharesAdvisorShares is a leading provider of actively managed ETFs. For financial professionals and investors requesting more information, call 1-877-843-3831 or visit advisorshares.com. Follow @AdvisorShares on Twitter and Facebook for more insights.
Before investing you should carefully consider the Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. This and other information are in the prospectus, a copy of which may be obtained by visiting the Fund's website at www.advisorshares.com. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before you invest.
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The Fund is not suitable for all investors. The Fund is designed to be utilized only by knowledgeable investors who understand the potential consequences of seeking daily 2x investment results, understand the risks associated with the use of leverage, and are willing to monitor their portfolios frequently. The Fund is not intended to be used by, and is not appropriate for, investors who do not intend to actively monitor and manage their portfolios. An investor could lose the full principal value of their investment within a single day.
The Fund is an actively managed ETF that seeks to provide investment results that are two times (2x) the daily total return, before fees and expenses, of the US Cannabis ETF, an affiliated ETF, by entering into one or more swaps agreements on the US Cannabis ETF. The Fund does not seek to achieve its stated investment objective for a period of time different than a single day.
The Fund will enter into one or more swap agreements intended to produce economically-leveraged investment results relative to the returns of the US Cannabis ETF. The Fund may use a combination of swaps on the US Cannabis ETF and swaps on various investment vehicles that are designed to track the performance of the US Cannabis ETF. The Fund expects that cash balances in connection with the use of such financial instruments ("Collateral") will typically be held in money market instruments or other cash equivalents.
Cannabis-Related Company Risk. Cannabis-related companies are subject to various laws and regulations that may differ at the state/local and federal level. These laws and regulations may (i) significantly affect a cannabis-related company's ability to secure financing, (ii) impact the market for marijuana industry sales and services, and (iii) set limitations on marijuana use, production, transportation, and storage. Cannabis-related companies may also be required to secure permits and authorizations from government agencies to cultivate or research marijuana. In addition, cannabis-related companies are subject to the risks associated with the greater agricultural industry, including changes to or trends that affect commodity prices, labor costs, weather conditions, and laws and regulations related to environmental protection, health and safety. Cannabis-related companies may also be subject to risks associated with the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. These risks include increased government regulation, the use and enforcement of intellectual property rights and patents, technological change and obsolescence, product liability lawsuits, and the risk that research and development may not necessarily lead to commercially successful products.
Shares are bought and sold at market price not net asset value (NAV) and are not individually redeemed from the Fund. Market price returns are based on the midpoint of the bid/ask spread at 4:00 pm Eastern Time (when NAV is normally determined) and do not represent the return you would receive if you traded at other times.
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Draw list for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League
ISTANBUL (AP) - Draw made Thursday for the group stage of the UEFA Champions League:
GROUP A: Ajax (Netherlands), Liverpool (England), Napoli (Italy), Rangers (Scotland).
GROUP B: Porto (Portugal), Atlético Madrid (Spain), Bayer Leverkusen (Germany), Club Brugge (Belgium).
GROUP C: Bayern Munich (Germany), Barcelona (Spain), Inter Milan (Italy), Viktoria Plzen (Czech Republic).
GROUP D: Eintracht Frankfurt (Germany), Tottenham (England), Sporting Lisbon (Portugal), Marseille (France).
GROUP E: AC Milan (Italy), Chelsea (England), Salzburg (Austria), Dinamo Zagreb (Croatia).
GROUP F: Real Madrid (Spain), Leipzig (Germany), Shakhtar Donetsk (Ukraine), Celtic (Scotland).
GROUP G: Manchester City (England), Sevilla (Spain), Borussia Dortmund (Germany), Copenhagen (Denmark).
GROUP H: Paris Saint-Germain (France), Juventus (Italy), Benfica (Portugal), Maccabi Haifa (Israel).
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WYALUSING, Pa., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Ltd. (OTC: PPLL) Anthony J. Gabello, President and Chief Executive Officer of Peoples Ltd., has announced that the Board of Directors has declared a third quarter cash dividend in the amount of $0.58 per share payable on September 30, 2022. The cash dividend represents a 5.1% increase over the cash dividend paid in the third quarter 2021.
The declaration of dividend, made at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors on August 24, 2022, is payable to shareholders of record September 12, 2022.
Note: This press release may contain forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results and trends could differ materially from those set forth in such statements due to various factors. These factors include operating, legal and regulatory risks; changing economic and competitive conditions and other risks and uncertainties.
Peoples Ltd. is the holding company for PS Bank. PS Bank is an independent community bank established in 1914 with locations throughout Bradford, Sullivan, Wyoming, Lackawanna, and Susquehanna counties. Learn more about PS Bank at PSBanking.com.
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Polish Army to receive 250 tanks in the state-of-the-art M1A2 SEPv3 configuration
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that it has been awarded a Foreign Military Sales order from the U.S. Army worth up to $1.148 billion to deliver 250 M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams main battle tanks to Poland.
The state-of-the-art M1A2 SEPv3 configuration features technological advancements in communications, fire control and lethality, reliability, sustainment and fuel efficiency, plus upgraded armor. Additionally, the SEPv3 Abrams is designed to seamlessly accept future upgrades.
"We are pleased to have been chosen to provide this critical armored capability to our allies in Poland," said Chris Brown, vice president of global strategy and international business development at General Dynamics Land Systems. "The M1A2 SEPv3 Abrams is the most advanced main battle tank in the world, and we look forward to getting it into the hands of Polish Soldiers."
General Dynamics Land Systems provides innovative design, engineering, technology, production and full life-cycle support for land combat vehicles around the globe. The company's extensive experience, customer-first focus and seasoned supply chain network provide unmatched capabilities to the U.S. military and its allies. More information about General Dynamics Land Systems is available at www.gdls.com.
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $38.5 billion in revenue in 2021. More information about General Dynamics is available at www.gd.com.
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In an unprecedented case, three Finnish journalists are being tried on charges of publishing classified defense intelligence in a newspaper article.
The editor-in-chief of Helsingin Sanomat, Kaius Niemi (center), said the journalists did not break the law
Three journalists from the biggest Finnish daily went on trial in Helsinki on Thursday for allegedly revealing national defense secrets in a newspaper article.
The prosecutor claims that the two Helsingin Sanomat journalists and their former editor revealed classified information in a report published in December 2017.
The report, titled "Finland's Most Secret Place," focused on the activities of the Finnish Intelligence Research Center, a military intelligence agency.
The investigative report revealed the rough location and tasks of an intelligence unit of the defense forces at a time when Parliament was debating whether to expand its powers to monitor private data in digital networks.
According to the prosecutor, the article contained harmful information and publishing it was against the law. She demanded the removal of the online version of the original story from the newspaper's website.
Reporters Tuomo Pietilaina and Laura Halmi and the paper's acting manager at the time, Kalle Silfverberg, have denied wrongdoing.
The trio were not present at the District Court of Helsinki but are scheduled to testify at the end of November.
Kaius Niemi, the editor-in-chief of Helsingin Sanomat, had charges against him in connection with the case dropped for lack of evidence.
"We can show for each published sentence that the information could be found on the internet or in books prior to the publication of our article. Public information cannot be classified," he said.
The case is unprecedented in a country renowned for its press freedom.
Finland has for years been among the top countries in a global press freedom ranking published annually by Reporters Without Borders. But the country slipped to fifth place this year, partly because of the court case.
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MCALESTER, Okla. — A 50-year-old Oklahoma death row inmate was executed a day after Gov. Kevin Stitt rejected a clemency recommendation.
The Associated Press reported that James Coddington was executed by lethal injection and was pronounced dead at 10:16 a.m. at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester.
The news outlet reported that Coddington, then 24, was convicted of the 1997 murder of 73-year-old Albert Hale, who he beat to death with a hammer.
During his trial, the news outlet reported, Coddington killed Hale because he didn't give him money to buy cocaine.
Earlier this month, the Associated Press reported that during his clemency hearing, Coddington apologized to the Hale family, telling the five-member Pardon and Parole Board that he was a changed man.
“I’m clean, I know God, I’m not ... I’m not a vicious murderer,” Coddington said, the AP reported. “If this ends today with my death sentence, OK.”
The five-member board voted 3-2 to recommend Coddington for clemency, the Associated Press reported.
However, on Wednesday, Stitt declined his clemency recommendation that would have changed his sentence to life in prison without parole, The Oklahoman reported. | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/oklahoma-executes-inmate-day-after-governor-declines-to-commute-sentence | 2022-08-25T18:11:41Z | https://www.kgun9.com/news/national/oklahoma-executes-inmate-day-after-governor-declines-to-commute-sentence | false |
Crews battle fire at McKeesport home
Crews battle fire at McKeesport home
THE WEEKEND BUT INTO NEXT WEEK. I WILL EXPLAIN, STRAIGHT AHEAD. ELENA: BATTLING A HOUSE FIRE. IT STARTED JUST BEFORE 11:30 AND IT IS UNCLEAR HOW THIS STARTED OR IF THERE ARE ANY INJURIES, BUT W
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Crews battle fire at McKeesport home
Crews were called to the scene of a house fire in McKeesport Thursday.It started just before 11:30 a.m. at a home on Ridge Street. Video from the scene shows heavy damage to the home. It's unclear how the fire started or if there are any injuries at this time.This is a developing story. Stay with Pittsburgh's Action News 4 for updates. Download the WTAE mobile app to stay connected with breaking news.
Crews were called to the scene of a house fire in McKeesport Thursday.
It started just before 11:30 a.m. at a home on Ridge Street. Video from the scene shows heavy damage to the home.
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Reem’s California, the beloved Arab bakery from nationally renowned chef Reem Assil, is coming to San Francisco’s iconic Ferry Building.
Assil will bring her popular mana’eesh (flatbreads) covered in za’atar, house-made dips and fresh-baked Arab pastries to a kiosk in the former Cowgirl Creamery space in late September. Diners will be able to grab a mana’eesh topped with chicken and caramelized onions to go, or hang out at a bar with a cup of cardamom cold brew coffee. Expect pita with muhammara, the deep red, slightly sweet red pepper spread; and baked goods like fatayer sabanikh, turnovers filled with spinach and onion. There will also be new dishes only available at this location.
The new Reem’s, inspired by street-corner bakeries in Syria and Lebanon, also reflects a new approach to expansion for Assil. It will be the first of many smaller kiosks she plans to open in the Bay Area.
“What do little outposts of Reem’s look like, that can be accessible to a wider scope of people without a heavier lift?” she said.
It’s also a homecoming of sorts for Assil. Before she opened her hit restaurants in Oakland and San Francisco, people lined up for warm mana’eesh at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market every Saturday. The Reem’s farmers’ market stand closed in 2020 but built a customer base so loyal that Assil said she still sees orders at the Mission District restaurant requesting “farmers’ market style,” which means the mana’eesh should be cooked on the saj grill until slightly crispy on the outside and doughy on the inside, with ample za’atar.
She’s also excited to be part of what she described as a “time of change” for the Ferry Building, with more diverse restaurants operated by people of color. The culinary destination is now home to Oakland’s Black-owned Red Bay Coffee, Filipino-Mexican food truck favorite Señor Sisig and Latin American spot Cholita Linda. (The Ferry Building has struggled with many pandemic closures, however, including the longtime Cowgirl Creamery and, most recently, Golden Gate Meat Co.)
“It feels good to be part of this renaissance where there’s more diversity in offerings,” Assil said.
Beyond her culinary acclaim, Assil is also known in the food community as a social-justice minded activist. Last year, her restaurants replaced tips with a 20% “workers’ resilience service charge,” which helped raise wages and pays for health care and other benefits.
She’s also in the midst of transitioning Reem’s to worker ownership. When the process is complete, all restaurants, including at the Ferry Building, will be worker-run.
Assil built a following through Arab street food in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood (that location closed last year, though a commissary kitchen remains open) and a second restaurant that opened in the Mission District in 2020. She’s since expanded into Bay Area grocery stores, which sell Reem’s frozen mana’eesh, falafel and other baked goods.
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Ovarian cancer is a frightening disease for older women and it frustrates their health care professionals. Why? Most ovarian cancer develops after menopause; half of ovarian cancers are found in women older than age 65. And only 24 percent of ovarian cancers are diagnosed at an early stage, when the disease is confined to the ovary. When cases are diagnosed after the cancer has spread to other parts of the body, it's difficult to treat successfully. For these reasons, ovarian cancer is the most fatal of all cancers involving a woman's reproductive tract.
The ovaries are the part of the female reproductive organs that produce egg cells every month during a young woman's reproductive cycle. The ovaries are about 1 1/2 inches long, but after going through menopause shrink down to about half their original size. They are located on either side of the lower abdomen. In young, relatively thin women, the ovaries can just barely be felt on a pelvic examination. Because they shrink in size after a woman stops having her periods, a normal ovary cannot be felt in a woman who has gone through menopause.
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Ovarian cysts
Women who are still having periods can develop cysts on the ovary, which can be felt on a pelvic exam or seen via x-rays or other tests. They are rarely cancerous, particularly in younger women. Cysts are less common in women who have already gone through menopause, and when they do occur are more likely to be cancerous. A cyst or an enlarged ovary in a woman who has gone through menopause should always be evaluated quickly to make sure that it is not a cancer.
With ovarian cancer, cells of the ovary grow and divide uncontrollably. The cells may grow to form a tumor on the ovary, and can break off from the main tumor and spread to other parts of the body. Although ovarian cancer can spread throughout the entire body, in most cases it stays in the abdomen and affects organs such as the intestines, liver and stomach.
There are many different types of ovarian cancer. Most cancers of the ovary come from the cells that make up the outer lining, and are called epithelial ovarian cancers. Although most epithelial ovarian cancers occur in women who do not have a family history of the disease, about five to 10 percent of women with ovarian epithelial cancer have other family members who have also had the same kind of cancer.
While the symptoms of ovarian cancer (particularly in its early stage) are often not acute or intense, they include:
- pelvic or abdominal pain or discomfort
- vague but persistent gastrointestinal upsets such as gas, nausea and indigestion
- frequency and/or urgency of urination in absence of an infection
- changes in bowel habits
- weight gain or loss; particularly weight gain in the abdominal area
- pelvic or abdominal swelling, bloating or a feeling of fullness
- pain during intercourse
- ongoing fatigue
- abnormal postmenopausal bleeding
Copyright 2003 National Women's Health Resource Center Inc. (NWHRC)
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The options. You can treat your high blood pressure by making healthy lifestyle changes, taking medicine, or a combination of both.
The outcome. You can take steps to lower your blood pressure. Following your treatment plan carefully will greatly reduce your chances for problems from high blood pressure.
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How long it takes. The actions you take to control your blood pressure can have an impact on your health in a very short time. You may even see results within several weeks or months. The actions you'll need to take include changes to your lifestyle or taking medicine. You can also prevent or stop the progression of many of the most serious problems that high blood pressure can cause.
High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. However, some people with high blood pressure complain of a flushed face or vague headache. Because you may have high blood pressure and not know it, you need to have your blood pressure checked at least once every 2 years. Over time, untreated high blood pressure can damage the heart, kidneys, brain, and eyes. That's why it's key to find out if you have high blood pressure and to get treatment if you do. If you don't treat your high blood pressure, you put yourself at risk for serious health problems, including the following:
- heart disease
- kidney disease
- stroke
- vision loss
The good news is that high blood pressure can be treated. You can also prevent or stop the progression of many of the most serious problems it can cause. Making just a few changes to your lifestyle may be enough to reduce your blood pressure to a healthy level. The changes you may need to make include the following:
- losing weight if you are overweight
- eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables
- reducing your salt intake
Healthy habits may not always be enough to control high blood pressure, but making them is still worth the effort. Make healthy choices about what you eat and increase your activity. These actions can help you reduce the number of medicines you need to take and their dosages.
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You're at increased risk if you have a close blood relative - such as a mother, father, sister, brother, or child - who has been diagnosed with high cholesterol or coronary heart disease. Why? Because heart disease tends to run in families. You may also be at risk for a form of inherited high cholesterol called familial hypercholesterolemia.
To reduce your risk, take these actions.
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- See your doctor for a cholesterol test and a complete assessment of your heart health, including a thorough review of your family history.
- Work on reducing any of your risk factors that you can control. For instance, eat a healthy diet, exercise, lose weight if you are overweight, and quit smoking.
Learn more information about cholesterol and heart health by visiting the following links:
- Could eating too much salt cause high blood pressure?
- How common is high blood pressure?
- How is blood pressure measured?
- How does my blood pressure determine my treatment plan?
- Could eating too much salt cause high blood pressure?
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The National Cholesterol Education Program recommends that most people eat less than 200 mg of cholesterol a day. Many of us eat more. The average American man eats 360 mg of cholesterol each day. The average American woman eats between 220 mg and 260 mg.
How Much Cholesterol Is in Common Foods?
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Look how much cholesterol is in each of these:
- three-egg cheese omelet with a side of ham, and a glass of 2% milk: 793 mg
- fried fish sandwich with tartar sauce and French fries: 55 mg
- roasted light-meat chicken without skin, baked potato with sour cream, salad with Thousand Island dressing, and a piece of pecan pie: 169 mg
If you eat these three meals in a single day, that's more than 1,000 mg of cholesterol! To learn about the amount of cholesterol in other foods, see Which Foods Contain Cholesterol?
As with fat, it's OK to eat more than your cholesterol limit once in a while. But over several days, your cholesterol intake should average no more than 200 mg a day. Or, follow whatever limit your doctor sets for you.
How Can I Find Out the Amount of Cholesterol I Eat?
To find out how much you need to change your diet to cut cholesterol, try this.
- Write down the amount of cholesterol in each of your meals and snacks throughout the day. Food labels list the milligrams of cholesterol in one serving as defined on the food label. If you eat a smaller or larger serving, then you're eating fewer or more milligrams of cholesterol. Do your best to estimate the milligrams of cholesterol in the amount of food you actually ate.
- At the end of the day, add up your total.
- Repeat this experiment for several days, then look at your totals. Are you at or below your limits on most days? If so, you're doing well. If not, you need to try to cut some cholesterol from your diet. You don't need to add up your actual cholesterol intake every day of your life. But it's a good idea to do this when you are starting to make diet changes so you know where you are at the outset. Then do it again every few months as you make changes to see whether your eating habits are really improving.
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NEWARK, Del. - The University of Delaware has confirmed the campus' first case of monkeypox (MPX) Thursday morning. UD says that the infected person is an employee, and they are currently isolating and recovering at home.
According to UD, they issued an advisory to the campus on August 19th, and established a dedicated a webpage for the UD community to find up-to-date information.
UD says they are working with the Delaware Division of Public Health with contact tracing. UD students are set to move in by the end of the week. | https://www.wrde.com/news/first-monkeypox-case-confirmed-at-the-university-of-delaware/article_b36e5e92-247f-11ed-a0a7-538a0a18c8df.html | 2022-08-25T18:25:22Z | https://www.wrde.com/news/first-monkeypox-case-confirmed-at-the-university-of-delaware/article_b36e5e92-247f-11ed-a0a7-538a0a18c8df.html | true |
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