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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Medical examiners confirmed Friday that convicted Ponzi schemer and Jeffrey Epstein mentor Steven Hoffenberg was the person found dead in a Connecticut apartment earlier this week.
Hoffenberg, 77, is believed to have died at least seven days before his body was found Tuesday in Derby by police, who responded to a request to check on his welfare, authorities said. He had to be identified through dental records because of the decomposition of his body, police said.
His cause of death is pending toxicology test results. An autopsy showed no signs of trauma, and there were no indications of a struggle or forced entry at the apartment, officials said.
Epstein, the disgraced financier who killed himself in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on allegations he sexually abused dozens of girls, worked for Hoffenberg’s bill collection company, Towers Financial Corp., in the late 1980s, when prosecutors said the Ponzi scheme began.
Hoffenberg, who once tried buying the New York Post, ended up getting busted in one of the country’s largest frauds. He admitted he swindled thousands of investors out of $460 million and was sentenced in 1997 to 20 years in prison. He claimed Epstein was actually the architect of the scheme, but Epstein was never charged.
He was released from federal custody in 2013, according to the U.S. Bureau of Prisons. It was not immediately clear how he ended up living in a small apartment in a multifamily home in Derby, about 12 miles (19 kilometers) northeast of Bridgeport.
Gary Baise, one of Hoffenberg’s friends and lawyers and a former acting deputy U.S. attorney general, said Hoffenberg and Epstein had a “special relationship” and Hoffenberg said Epstein was the smartest person he knew when it came to money.
Baise said Hoffenberg also was very intelligent, which may have contributed to his downfall.
“He was too smart for his own good,” Baise said in a phone interview Friday. “He thought he could get away with his Ponzi scheme but he could not. He did not have self-control. He always thought he was smarter than the next guy and that was one of his problems. … But he was a good man.”
Baise, who said he had not had contact with Hoffenberg for several months, said he wasn’t surprised by his death because Hoffenberg did not appear to be taking good care of himself.
Police in Derby were asked to do a welfare check on Hoffenberg on Tuesday by a private investigator for a woman who identified herself as close to Hoffenberg and a sexual abuse victim of Epstein’s, Derby police Lt. Justin Stanko said. The investigator said the woman had not heard from Hoffenberg for five days, and that was unusual, Stanko said.
Hoffenberg briefly took over the New York Post in 1993 while bidding to own it. The Post reported that Hoffenberg funded the paper for three months and rescued it from bankruptcy. His efforts to buy the paper were derailed by civil fraud allegations by the Securities and Exchange Commission that led to the criminal prosecution of the Ponzi case. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/jeffrey-epsteins-mentor-found-dead-in-apartment/ | 2022-08-26T17:36:39Z | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/jeffrey-epsteins-mentor-found-dead-in-apartment/ | false |
Isaiah Biocic throws during Grand Junction's game against Glenwood Springs, a 21-13 victory in overtime for the Tigers. Biocic threw for 80 yards ad one touchdown in the win.
Isaiah Biocic throws during Grand Junction's game against Glenwood Springs, a 21-13 victory in overtime for the Tigers. Biocic threw for 80 yards ad one touchdown in the win.
Isaiah Biocic throws during Grand Junction's game against Glenwood Springs, a 21-13 victory in overtime for the Tigers. Biocic threw for 80 yards ad one touchdown in the win.
Will Wharton, 55, Austin Curfman, 66, and Isaiah Biocic, 2, run onto the field at Stocker Stadium for Grand Junction football's home opener against Glenwood Springs.
Austin Curfman, 66, leads the Tigers onto the field at Stocker Stadium for Grand Junction football's home opener against Glenwood Springs.
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The Grand Junction defense pressures Glenwood Springs quarterback Joaquin Sandoval on Thursday in the Tigers' 21-13 victory.
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Isaiah Biocic throws during Grand Junction's game against Glenwood Springs, a 21-13 victory in overtime for the Tigers. Biocic threw for 80 yards ad one touchdown in the win.
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Isaiah Biocic throws during Grand Junction's game against Glenwood Springs, a 21-13 victory in overtime for the Tigers. Biocic threw for 80 yards ad one touchdown in the win.
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Isaiah Biocic throws during Grand Junction's game against Glenwood Springs, a 21-13 victory in overtime for the Tigers. Biocic threw for 80 yards ad one touchdown in the win.
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The Grand Junction defense stuffs a Glenwood Springs runner in the Tigers' 21-13 overtime victory.
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The Grand Junction defense stuffs a Glenwood Springs runner in the Tigers' 21-13 overtime victory.
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Grand Junction's Tanner Roahrig evades a pair of Glenwood Springs tacklers in the Tigers' 21-13 overtime win.
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Will Applegate tackles a Glenwood Springs ball carrier in the first quarter of the Tigers' 21-13 win on Thursday
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The Grand Junction defense leaps on a loose ball after a Glenwood Springs fumble in the first quarter of the Tigers' 21-13 overtime win.
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Will Applegate, 7, Logan Siegfried, 11, leap on a loose ball after a Glenwood Springs fumble in the first quarter of the Tigers' 21-13 overtime win.
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Grand Junction's defense forced a slew of turnovers in its 21-13 overtime win over Glenwood Springs on Thursday.
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Will Wharton, 55, Austin Curfman, 66, and Isaiah Biocic, 2, run onto the field at Stocker Stadium for Grand Junction football's home opener against Glenwood Springs.
The Grand Junction High School football had opportunity after opportunity to curl up in a ball in its game against Glenwood Springs on Thursday at Stocker Stadium,
But Isaiah Biocic said no. Dominick Carver said no. The entire team refused to roll over from tough breaks and mistakes and pulled out a 21-13 overtime win over the Demons.
“We didn’t know what Glenwood was going to do, we didn’t have any film on them since it’s the first game of the year for them, so we kind of came into this blind and they did some things we weren’t expecting. So, we had to make some adjustments at half,” Tigers’ coach Landon McKee said. “We gave up some yardage in the first half and kids were kind of playing back on their heels, and we had to get them up on their toes in the second half.”
It was a game of redemption for Grand Junction football, a program that is seeking it after winning only three of its previous 18 games.
Carver fumbled on Grand Junction’s first play from scrimmage and Glenwood recovered. By the end of the game, Carver was crossing the goal line for the go-ahead touchdown, his second of the game. Carver, a senior, had 20 carries for 141 yards and two touchdowns. His first score came late in the fourth quarter after a River Mulvey interception.
The Tigers (1-1) drove from their own 42 yard-line to the Glenwood 36 only for Biocic to be sacked. Then, Carver bulled his way 16 yards downfield. On second and goal from the 5, Carver ran into a defender and trudged his way into the end zone to tie the game at 13-13.
“I knew I wasn’t going to be stopped,” Carver said.
In overtime, each team has at least one opportunity to score from the 10 yard line. Carver utilized his blockers and scored the game winner.
He wasn’t the only one to find some redemption on that final drive.
After the touchdown, the players went to McKee and said they wanted to go for the two-point conversion. Will Applegate, playing quarterback in relief of Biocic, rolled to his right and threw a bullet to Logan Siegfried for the conversion. Siegfried had fumbled earlier in the game.
For Applegate, that sequence also eased the pain of an earlier play. In the fourth quarter, Glenwood quarterback Joaquin Sandoval scampered for 18 yards with only seconds on the clock and Applegate was there to meet him. Much to Applegate and the Tigers’ chagrin, a personal foul was called on the his hit and the Demons were 15 yards closer to the end zone. On the next play, Sandoval threw the ball over the middle, right to Applegate who took it to midfield.
Three plays later, a poor snap gave Glenwood the ball back in Tiger territory but the Demons couldn’t capitalize.
Those weren’t isolated incidents, the entire game was a roller coaster. Between both teams, there were nine turnovers (six fumbles, three interceptions). The mistakes came on back-to-back drives or at key points in the game.
Biocic thinks the fact that the team was able to overcome those obstacles speaks to the growth the Tigers have made. Biocic said he spent the offseason improving his footwork and it showed. The senior was able to buy himself time as his receivers tried to get themselves open. If they couldn’t, he would use his speed to break away for positive yardage. Biocic threw for 80 yards and one touchdown.
“Last season, we didn’t have all of the pieces we needed. And in the summer during 7-on-7 (drills), I think it showed that we finally had the pieces and were putting them together … this is a team win,” Biocic said. “This is what it takes to become a good team.”
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(The Hill) – The Justice Department on Friday complied with a judge’s order to release a redacted version of the affidavit that convinced him to approve a warrant to search former President Trump’s Florida home.
Its release comes after Judge Bruce Reinhart ordered the Justice Department to propose redactions to a document that the department argued a full release of would compromise their ongoing investigation.
Read the redacted document below.
The Justice Department previously unsealed portions of the warrant related to the search of Mar-a-Lago earlier this month, indicated that the government seized 11 different sets of classified materials, along with other information about Trump’s decision to pardon ally Roger Stone.
The warrant also indicated that Trump was under investigation for a possible violation of the Espionage Act, as well as two other statutes: one that bars concealing, removing and mutilating government documents, and another that prohibits similar actions when done “with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence [an] investigation.” | https://fox59.com/news/politics/read-the-unsealed-department-of-justices-trump-warrant-affidavit/ | 2022-08-26T17:37:05Z | https://fox59.com/news/politics/read-the-unsealed-department-of-justices-trump-warrant-affidavit/ | true |
Twin Falls Sheriff’s Office seeking information following early morning pursuit
Published: Aug. 26, 2022 at 11:11 AM MDT|Updated: 26 minutes ago
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — The Twin Falls Sheriff’s Office is seeking information following an early morning pursuit.
It occurred between 2:50 and 3:30 a.m. Friday morning.
Deputies were pursuing a driver in a 2006 silver Hyundai Sonata.
The driver was traveling westbound, in the eastbound lanes, on Highway 30 from Twin Falls to Buhl at a high rate of speed.
The deputies responding witnessed a few eastbound vehicles nearly hit and forced off the road.
If you were one of these vehicles, the Twin Falls Sheriff’s Office needs to hear from you.
Please call SIRCOMM at 208-735-1911 to report this.
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(The Hill) – A redacted FBI affidavit used to convince a judge for a search warrant for former President Trump’s Florida home noted that authorities found 184 classified documents in their initial review of recovered boxes in an effort that began just a few months after he left office.
Authorities’ concern that Trump may have additional national security information at his private residence was spurred by a review of the 15 boxes recovered by the National Archives in January.
The affidavit indicates that among the 184 documents were 25 that contained top secret information, including those gained from “clandestine human sources,” information prohibited from being shared with foreign governments, and information obtained by monitoring “foreign communications signals.”
The 28-page affidavit contains numerous redactions but indicates authorities believed “evidence, contraband, fruits of crime, or other items illegally possessed” would be found at Mar-a-Lago.
Entirely redacted is a provision explaining why the government believed additional “classified [national defense information]” would be found on the premises.
In a separate filing explaining the rationale behind its redactions, DOJ said it had to protect “a broad range of civilian witnesses,” warning they would likely face intimidation.
The same federal magistrate judge who approved the search ordered DOJ to release the affidavit that convinced him to approve the warrant. Judge Bruce Reinhart concluded Thursday that proposed redactions from DOJ were narrow enough to allow for public disclosure while protecting their ongoing investigation.
The affidavit offers new information about the extent of the saga to recover documents from Mar-a-Lago. The document says the National Archives first reached out about retrieving records as early as May 6, 2021 — just a few months after Trump left office.
Yet it wasn’t until late that year that the Trump team alerted Archives that they had 12 boxes ready for pick up. The agency would instead leave with 15.
The release of the redact affidavit follows the disclosure of the warrant that allowed for the search of Trump’s home, indicating that storing documents there may have violated the Espionage Act, as well as two other statutes.
One bars concealing, removing and mutilating government documents, and the other prohibits similar actions when done “with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence [an] investigation.”
An inventory released alongside the warrant indicated the FBI recovered 11 different sets of classified documents during the search, along with information about “the president of France” and Trump’s pardon of his ally Roger Stone.
Trump had called for the release of both the warrant and the affidavit. He filed a separate case however seeking an injunction to stall the FBI’s investigation and asking a court to appoint a special master for the case. Doing so would let an outside party approved by the court first review the evidence taken during the search before the FBI can review it.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://www.wdtn.com/nexstar-media-wire/heavily-redacted-affidavit-says-184-classified-docs-found-at-trump-residence/ | 2022-08-26T17:42:00Z | https://www.wdtn.com/nexstar-media-wire/heavily-redacted-affidavit-says-184-classified-docs-found-at-trump-residence/ | false |
Mercedes-Benz is now building electric cars in the U.S. for the world market.
On Thursday, production of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV began in Alabama, the German automaker announced.
The large electric crossover SUV has been integrated into production at Mercedes’ Tuscaloosa plant, which is where all the brand’s mid-size and large crossover SUVs have been built since 1997.
The EQS SUV isn’t the only electric crossover SUV from Mercedes set to be built in the U.S. The automaker will begin producing the mid-size EQE SUV at the same factory later this year. That vehicle hasn’t been shown yet and it will debut on Oct. 16.
Batteries for both the EQS and EQE SUVs will be supplied by a new plant seven miles from where Mercedes will screw together the SUVs. Construction of the battery plant began in 2018 as part of a $1 billion investment by Daimler announced during its 20th anniversary of building crossover SUVs in the U.S.
The EQS SUV will launch with two grades, EQS 450+ and EQS 580 4Matic. The former will feature a single rear motor rated at 355 hp and 419 lb-ft of torque, while the latter will have dual motors and all-wheel drive and will make 536 hp and 633 lb-ft of torque.
Mercedes-Benz hasn’t announced performance figures.
A 107.8-kwh battery pack should be good for more than 300 miles of EPA-rated range in the model’s most efficient form. Mercedes said charging at the rate of 110 kw can take the EQS SUV from 10% to 80% state-of-charge in 31 minutes. A 400-watt electrical system prevents charging faster, like other EVs can do with their 800-volt systems.
Unlike the EQS hatchback upon which the SUV is based, the high-riding model will have three rows of seats with the ability to carry up to seven passengers while also hauling up to four sets of golf clubs.
Pricing will be announced closer to launch.
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CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Boeing’s first spaceflight with astronauts has been delayed until next year because of repairs that need to be made to the capsule following its last test flight.
Liftoff of the Starliner capsule with a pair of NASA test pilots is now scheduled for February, officials announced Thursday. They had hoped to launch it by year’s end.
Boeing has launched Starliner twice without a crew, most recently in May. The capsule managed to dock with the International Space Station on the second go-around, despite thruster and other problems. Boeing program manager Mark Nappi said these issues need to be fixed before two NASA astronauts climb aboard, as early as February.
Some of the thruster trouble is believed to have been caused by debris. Because that part of the capsule was ditched before touchdown, “we will never know exactly what was the issue,” Nappi told reporters.
Boeing already was trailing SpaceX, NASA’s other contracted taxi service, by the time the Starliner made its debut in 2019. The capsule’s initial test flight with a mannequin was cut short by a string of software problems, prompting this year’s do-over.
SpaceX is gearing up for its sixth crew flight for NASA. Liftoff has been bumped to the beginning of October because of all the traffic at the space station.
NASA’s space station program manager, Joel Montalbano, said Boeing will have priority in February.
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It’s almost as bloody as the Red Wedding. The merger of Warner Bros and Discovery has seen a raft of excellent shows cancelled at HBO, including the wonderfully weird Raised By Wolves—one of the best Sci-Fi shows on TV.
Reports that HBO is also losing a number of shows aimed at a more diverse audience thanks to the sacking of many employees of color are also hounding the company.
But it seems there are still some safe bets, or at least safer bets, and the Game Of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon is safe for now, even if none of its characters are guaranteed to survive.
The prequel show, set nearly 200 years before the events of Game Of Thrones, is a story of succession (much like HBO’s most-lauded modern TV show, Succession). It debuted last Sunday to rave reviews, including my own.
I’ve seen the first six episodes of the show and while I’m mostly a big fan already, I do think it falls short of Game of Thrones in one key area: I just struggle to root for very many of the characters. I think you’ll see what I mean as the show goes on.
Still, it’s a fascinating slow-burn show about court intrigue, betrayal, patriarchy and ultra-violence. It goes very dark and I think there will be plenty of shocking moments in store for viewers.
HBO is clearly pleased with the show, which not only broke HBO’s series premiere records with a whopping 9.99 million viewers, but has since climbed to 20 million viewers in the US across linear, on demand and HBO Max platforms.
“We are beyond proud of what the entire House of the Dragon team has accomplished with season one,” says Francesca Orsi, executive vp, HBO programming via The Hollywood Reporter. “Our phenomenal cast and crew undertook a massive challenge and exceeded all expectations, delivering a show that has already established itself as must-see-TV. A huge thank you [to co-creator and executive producer George R.R. Martin and co-creator and showrunners Ryan Condal and Miguel Sapochnik] for leading us on this journey. We couldn’t be more excited to continue bringing to life the epic saga of House Targaryen with season two.”
HBO has been confident in Dragon from the very beginning, ordering it to series without a test pilot, in no small part thanks to George R.R. Martin’s persistence in bringing it to life.
At least seven other Game Of Thrones spinoffs are in the works, with four live-action and three animated series potentially coming to HBO in the future (though many will likely never make it that far). It seems likely that another 10 episodes will comprise Season 2, though it’s unclear if the show will continue with the same cast and story or if it will become an anthology at some point, with new tales from the Targaryen dynasty making up future seasons.
Whatever the case, it seems we have lots more Westeros to sink our teeth into. Perhaps someday it will be enough to wash away the bad taste of Game Of Thrones’ final season, or the bitter flavor of an incomplete A Song Of Ice And Fire.
My House Of The Dragon Writing (So Far)
Here are some of my articles on the show, though I will continue to write new content regularly.
- House Of The Dragon spoiler-free review
- House Of The Dragon Story and Character Guide
- House Of The Dragon Episode 1 Recap and Review
- The 5 Biggest Problems With House Of The Dragon
- House Of The Dragon Characters As Sesame Street Muppets
You can check out links to all my socials and websites right here. As always, I appreciate you reading and following and sharing and being awesome all around people. | https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2022/08/26/house-of-the-dragon-renewed-for-a-second-season/ | 2022-08-26T17:48:12Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2022/08/26/house-of-the-dragon-renewed-for-a-second-season/ | true |
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Beat the Crowds At These Lesser-Known Natural Gems
There are so many public lands that have great wildlife and scenery but none of the crowds of major national parks
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There are so many public lands that have great wildlife and scenery but none of the crowds of major national parks
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When it comes to job interviews, many employers are focused on the questions they’ll be asking each candidate and the best way to phrase those questions in order to get the information they need to make a quality decision. However, what many employers may not prepare for are the difficult questions they’ll be asked by the candidates and how they should go about answering them while still shining a positive light on their company.
Throughout their careers, the members of Young Entrepreneur Council have been asked their fair share of tough questions by interviewees. Below, they share some of the most challenging questions, how they responded and why they believe other employers should respond the same way.
1. 'Why is this position available?'
One really tough question is, “What happened to the last person in this position?” or “Why is the position available?” It can be an easy question to answer if we just created the job to prevent duties from overwhelming another worker or if the former employee found another job at a bigger company and moved. However, the question can be awkward if the former employee quit without notice, was unhappy or decided to work for the competition. Any answer tends to reflect more on us than the employee, even if the details bear out that we weren't at fault for the discontent. Plus, you don't want to be overly critical of a former employee because that shows a lack of loyalty. I answered it by stating that our employee decided to move on in a different direction and that created the open position. - Baruch Labunski, Rank Secure
2. 'How much debt do you have on your books?'
This question stemmed from the candidate feeling unstable in prior consulting roles where their employers took on investors or, in some cases, sold the company, thus changing the dynamic and culture. The employee was asking in a very intelligent way to gauge the stability of our business. At first, I was surprised, but we believe in financial transparency, and I had no issue sharing the state of our liabilities, which are all short term. - Marjorie Adams, Fourlane
3. 'Can I continue working on my startup while working here?'
One of the tough questions I was asked by a potential hire was, “Can I continue working on my startup while working with the company?” To that, I responded, “If it doesn't affect your deliverables, then sure.” There's nothing wrong with them pursuing a dream project as long as their performance isn't affected at work. If they can keep up with the deadlines without having to compromise on work quality, then they're doing justice to the role they're hired for. - Stephanie Wells, Formidable Forms
4. 'How will this role improve my industry knowledge and experience?'
One of the most challenging and honest questions I have faced on the hiring table is, “How will this role improve my knowledge and industry experience?” This is a pragmatic question as this is directly connected with the future aspirations of the candidate. The candidate is asking about the growth opportunities that they will get from us as a company. I simply answered that they would get enough learning opportunities to polish their skills and knowledge as most modern brands are value-based setups. I also asked them, “Before you get in and help us grow, how will you evaluate yourself or your skills? What you need is a fresh challenge, and through the learning experience, you can grow yourself and get ready for the industry.” - Vikas Agrawal, Infobrandz
5. 'What is your corporate culture surrounding women with children?'
Many people, especially women looking to start families during their careers, are concerned with flexibility. Many potential hires for larger corporations are asking about the FMLA leave policies and corporate culture surrounding women with children. The best thing any owner or manager can do is point to other women with children in their corporation and offer to connect the potential hire with them if they wish to discuss further, and offer to send them a copy of the company's leave policy. If you don't have any mothers in your business and haven't thought about FMLA or maternity and paternity leave for new parents, then these candidates can see that they won't thrive within your current structure. - Lauren Marsicano, Marsicano + Leyva PLLC
6. 'What can I do to make my job better?'
I was once asked a tough question by a potential hire. They wanted to know what they should expect from their job and what they could do to make it better. I answered by telling them that there is no such thing as a perfect company. It's up to the individual to make it better, and if they are willing to work hard and put in the time, then they will have success with this company. The tough questions that come up during interviews are ones that you're not prepared for or don't know how to answer. You need to be ready for anything, but it's important not to give generic answers like, "I'm looking for someone who is passionate about their job." - Kristin Kimberly Marquet, Marquet Media, LLC
7. 'Is there anything that would make you not want to hire me?'
It's always impressive to hear, "Is there anything on my application that would make you not want to hire me?" This is a tough question, but one that's so important for hiring a high-quality candidate. In many cases, the applicants asking this type of question are genuinely interested in the role and want to clear up any doubts. Use this opportunity to answer your interviewee honestly. Let them know if you see any red flags and allow them to explain themselves. - Chris Christoff, MonsterInsights | https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2022/08/26/the-toughest-questions-these-entrepreneurs-were-asked-by-potential-hires-and-how-they-responded/ | 2022-08-26T17:49:48Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2022/08/26/the-toughest-questions-these-entrepreneurs-were-asked-by-potential-hires-and-how-they-responded/ | false |
As a culinary mecca, Miami Beach is home to a diverse selection of award-winning, travel-worthy cuisine by up-and-coming and legacy chefs
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There is a seat around the table for all in Miami Beach, as the destination provides a selection of hidden gems, "mom and pop" shops and now, Michelin rated dining experiences. Catering to travelers with discerning palates, Chefs and restaurateurs continue to double-down on Miami Beach's appeal and natural inspiration for all things cuisine, featuring a fusion of Latin American, Cuban, Caribbean, Southern and American style, all set amongst the shoreline and vibrancy of the city. From tableside performances at Michelin recommended MILA to fresh seafood at Prime Fish, foodies will find the perfect opportunity to explore a variety of menus during Miami Spice, offering specialty tastings for lunch and dinner through September 30th.
"Our seven-mile stretch is home to signature and world-famous restaurants, including legendary dining destinations like Joe's Stone Crab, Carbone, Nobu and now, a collection of Michelin star rated and recognized concepts," says Steve Adkins, Chairman of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA). "During Miami Spice, 80 Miami Beach restaurants participate, inviting culinary lovers to discover menus that feature the finest of ingredients and innovative techniques. Miami Beach's recent influx of new restaurants is a testament to the ever-growing demand to deliver stellar dining experiences and unique menus."
Offering three-course tasting menus, Miami Spice is one of the hottest and most delicious times to visit Miami Beach. Just this summer, the regarded Michelin Guide debuted in Florida, bestowing Michelin Recommendations to six Miami Beach restaurants participating in Miami Spice including MILA, Los Fuegos and Pao by Paul Qui at Faena Miami Beach, Hoja Taqueria, Hakkasan and Estiatorio Milos. While not offering specialty menus, two Miami Beach institutions, Stubborn Seed by Top Chef winner Jeremy Ford and The Den at Sushi Azabu, were recognized with one Michelin Star, making them a must-add to any travel itinerary.
Foodies on a mission can make flavor-packed plans that pair perfectly with any palate through the end of next month. Start with Southern tradition with a twist at Yardbird, a Miami Beach staple for fried chicken and inventive cocktails for more than a decade. Take a trip to an under-the-radar storefront for incredible Korean BBQ at Drunken Dragon. Don't be confused by the exterior, they are, in fact, open! Is any trip to Miami Beach complete without a stop at a celebrity favorite? Check out Strawberry Moon at The Goodtime Hotel for playful plates and cocktails. Finally, go for the scene at Chotto Matte, the hidden, open-air Peruvian restaurant serving up Nikkei cuisine located just off of Lincoln Road.
"Food and travel go hand-in-hand. Miami Beach has always been a melting pot of flavors and an exchange of cultures rooted in the tradition of dining. We invite visitors to take advantage of Miami Spice to connect with our city's diverse culinary scene," adds Grisette Marcos, Executive Director of the MBVCA. "Those looking for restaurant and dish recommendations can follow @experiencemiamibeach on Instagram for a taste of this limited-time menu experience."
For more information on Miami Beach's destination and celebrated restaurants, download the free, award-winning Experience Miami Beach App. Follow @experiencemiamibeach on Instagram and Facebook for the most up-to-date details and insider recommendations.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City police detective has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stop the city from firing him and other workers for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Lawyers for Detective Anthony Marciano asked the court Thursday for an emergency injunction that would block the city from enforcing a rule requiring all municipal employees to get vaccinated.
Marciano, a 10-year police veteran, was among a small percentage of civil servants who refused the shots and didn’t qualify for a medical or religious exemption.
More than 1,000 New York City employees have been fired for refusing the vaccines, and others are waiting to find out whether their requests for exemptions will be approved.
Legal challenges to the rules have largely failed, but Marciano’s case is still pending in a federal appeals court. In a petition to the Supreme Court, Marciano’s lawyer asked Justice Sonia Sotomayor to block the city from enforcing its rule until that appeal is resolved.
“Each day more and more municipal workers are being fired for refusing the EUA Covid 19 mandate in a City riddled with crime, and rapidly decaying, in need of more, not less, skilled municipal workers,” wrote the lawyer, Patricia Finn.
Marciano argues in his legal filing that he has “natural immunity” to COVID-19 and the vaccines against the virus have “simply too many adverse consequences that applicant is unwilling to risk.”
Health authorities say the COVID-19 vaccines approved for use in the United States are safe, and they recommend vaccination even among people who have acquired some immunity from previous infections.
New York’s previous mayor, Bill de Blasio, mandated that all workplaces in the city — including private businesses — only admit vaccinated workers, with certain exemptions for professional athletes and entertainers.
A police department spokesperson said the department would not comment on pending litigation. A message seeking comment was sent to representatives for Mayor Eric Adams and the city law department.
Also on Thursday, leaders of the union representing city firefighters held a news conference to discuss the status of firefighters who face termination over their refusal to get vaccinated. A message seeking comment was sent to the Fire Department. | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-nypd-detective-asks-supreme-court-to-block-vaccine-mandate/ | 2022-08-26T17:49:56Z | https://www.wowktv.com/news/u-s-world/ap-nypd-detective-asks-supreme-court-to-block-vaccine-mandate/ | false |
COVID-19 vaccines tweaked to better match today’s omicron threat are expected to roll out in a few weeks but still up in the air is how much benefit the booster shots will offer, who should get one — and how soon.
Pfizer and rival Moderna both asked U.S. regulators this week to authorize modified versions of their booster vaccine — shots that are half the original recipe and half protection against BA.4 and BA.5, the newest versions of omicron.
The Food and Drug Administration ordered that recipe and now is evaluating what scientists call a “bivalent vaccine,” with a decision expected soon.
Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA’s vaccine chief, said Thursday that once authorized, the tweaked boosters could help right away — while BA.5 infections still are too high — as well as hopefully blunt yet another winter surge.
Marks told the Associated Press that the new boosters could rev up the immune system to prevent not just serious illness but maybe milder infections, too, like the original vaccines did earlier in the pandemic, before super-contagious mutants emerged.
“The hope here is that by better matching things, not only will we get that benefit or even more, but we’ll also have that last for a longer period of time,” he said.
WHY DID FDA ORDER A RECIPE CHANGE?
BA.5 currently is causing nearly all COVID-19 infections in the U.S. and much of the world. Current COVID-19 vaccines match the coronavirus strain that circulated in early 2020. And while those vaccinations still offer strong protection against serious illness or death from COVID-19, there’s little effectiveness against infection from the wildly mutated omicron family.
The first update to the recipe is an an important but expected next step — like how flu vaccines get updated every year. True next-generation vaccines are still in development.
“We need to give a clear, forward-looking set of expectations,” said University of Pennsylvania immunologist E. John Wherry, who compares vaccine tweaks to periodically updating your computer software.
The gamble is that BA.5, or something similar, still will be circulating through the winter. (Vaccines target the spike protein that coat the coronavirus, and the BA.4 and BA.5 spikes are identical although those strains vary in other ways.)
HOW WERE THE MODIFIED SHOTS TESTED?
Pfizer and Moderna both studied an earlier tweak to their vaccines that targets the original omicron, called BA.1, that hit last winter, as well as even earlier variants.
To evaluate the combo shots, FDA is using data from human testing of the BA.1-tweaked doses plus mice tests of the BA.5-targeted version that Marks said show “a very good immune response.”
Human data on the newest tweak will come later in the year, to help assess the value of modified shots — especially whether they offer cross-protection if a new mutant comes along, Marks said. Moderna has started a clinical trial of its BA.5 combo shot; Pfizer and its partner BioNTech expect to open a similar study soon.
WILL THEY WORK BETTER?
No one knows. Dr. Paul Offit, a vaccine expert at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and an FDA vaccine adviser, said the antibody jump from that earlier BA.1-tweaked candidate was “underwhelming.”
“What the administration is asking us to do is to accept this bivalent vaccine as significantly better” than another dose of today’s vaccine, he said. “It would be nice if there were data to support that.”
But while FDA hasn’t made a final decision, Marks said there’s evidence that the updated boosters are safe and that waiting for more study of their effectiveness would risk another mutant appearing before they could roll out.
They “essentially refresh the immune response,” he said. “Granted, it’s still a bit of a guess how long it will last but, this is doing our best.”
Given how outdated the current shots are, an update makes sense, said Dr. Walter Orenstein of Emory University, a former vaccine director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While he’d like to see more data, he plans to get the new booster.
WHO SHOULD GET AN UPDATED SHOT?
That’s up to the CDC, which called a meeting of its influential vaccine advisers next Thursday and Friday to help decide.
Pfizer wants to open its updated boosters to everyone 12 and older who’s already had a primary series of today’s vaccine, while Moderna has applied only for adult use. CDC will determine if people at highest risk should go first. Studies of doses for younger children are expected later in the year.
A government rollout plan anticipates that people who’ve already gotten their initial vaccinations would qualify for one of the new combination shots, regardless of how many boosters they’ve already had.
WHEN SHOULD THOSE ELIGIBLE GET THE NEW BOOSTER?
Marks is aiming for a very simple message: “It’s probably going to be everyone who has not had a booster within the past X number of months should go out and get the booster in a timely manner,” he said. Officials still have to decide just how many months, though.
How long to wait after your last vaccine dose or an infection is a critical decision, immunologists agree. That’s because if you still have a lot of antibodies in your bloodstream, they’ll counteract the brand new antibodies that the vaccine dose is supposed to produce.
So if you already got a booster in July or August and then seek the new combo shot in September, “you’ll receive very little additional boosting from that,” Penn’s Wherry said. He recommends waiting four to six months.
The CDC also will weigh in after after considering how many doses will be available in early September versus later in the fall. The Biden administration has purchased more than 170 million doses.
WILL PEOPLE ROLL UP THEIR SLEEVES AGAIN?
Americans have been reluctant to keep up with COVID-19 vaccinations. While three-quarters of Americans 12 and older have gotten their initial vaccinations, only half got a first booster shot — deemed crucial for the best protection against variants. And just a third of people 50 and older who were advised to get a second booster when omicron arrived did so.
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PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Space Board, which convened for the first time yesterday (Aug 25), agreed in principle that the government ratify the international space treaty in line with the country's priorities and interests, according to a Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) statement today.
Mosti said the government's priority for now is a security and liability treaty related to the issue of suspected rocket debris discovered in Sarawak at the end of July.
It said regarding the issue of the discovery, the matter will be further investigated by the Malaysian Space Agency (MYSA) and the Malaysian Department of Chemistry.
On July 31, MYSA said debris from the re-entry of China's Long March 5B rocket was detected at 12.55 am (July 31).
It also said the debris from the rocket caught fire while re-entering the earth's airspace and the movement of the burning debris also crossed Malaysia's airspace in addition to being detected in several areas including Sarawak's airspace.
The Malaysian Space Board, among others, is responsible for regulating space-related activities for safety purposes, registration of space projects and provisions for space activity offences.
It will also ensure that the country's space activities are carried out responsibly, safely, securely, and in compliance with internationally agreed rules and standards.-Bernama | https://www.thesundaily.my/home/m-sian-space-board-agrees-to-govt-ratifying-international-space-treaty-mosti-AD9731057 | 2022-08-26T17:51:26Z | https://www.thesundaily.my/home/m-sian-space-board-agrees-to-govt-ratifying-international-space-treaty-mosti-AD9731057 | true |
Quiz competition for schoolchildren
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Its preliminary round will be conducted in select cities, including in Mangaluru. The national round will be held in Mumbai.
Students from Classes 8 to 12 are eligible to participate in teams. Each school may nominate four to five teams. Schools in Mangaluru and nearby can send their nomination to cb8824pad@unionbankofindia.bank or hr.mangalore@unionbankofindia.bank by August 29. The nomination should have all details of students, including their contact number and residential address, a bank release said. Call 0824-2861244 for details.
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (NewsNation) — The Justice Department on Friday made public a heavily redacted version of the affidavit used to obtain the search warrant for former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate.
Despite being redacted, the affidavit contains additional details about an ongoing criminal investigation into classified documents being stored at Trump’s Palm Beach property after he left the White House.
According to the 38-page affidavit, 14 of the 15 boxes recovered from Mar-a-Lago earlier this year contained documents with classification markings.
“184 unique docmnents [sic] bearing classification markings, including 67 documents marked as CONFIDENTIAL, 92 documents marked as SECRET, and 25 documents marked as TOP SECRET,” the affidavit states.
The affidavit says investigators believed documents were being kept in a storage room, the first lady’s residential suit, Pine Hall, the “45 Office” and other spaces on the premises not authorized for storage of classified information or national defense information.
According to the affidavit, several of the documents also contained what appeared to be the former president’s “handwritten notes.”
The department released the document by a noon Friday deadline ordered by U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart.
It was expected that large chunks of the text would be redacted, blacked-out portions the DOJ wants to keep secret. The DOJ had tried to keep the affidavit sealed, saying the investigation is currently ongoing and releasing it could hamper investigators’ efforts.
Also released was a supporting document explaining which areas of the affidavit are redacted.
The service that provides electronic public access to federal court records briefly crashed in the rush to access the affidavit.
View the redacted Mar-a-Lago search affidavit below:
Redacted Mar-a-Lago Search Document by NewsNation Digital on Scribd
Trump reacted to the release of the affidavit on his social media platform Truth Social, saying, “Affidavit heavily redacted!!! Nothing mentioned on “Nuclear,” a total public relations subterfuge by the FBI & DOJ.”
Trump again called the FBI search a “Break-In of my home.”
News organizations had pushed for the document’s release, seeking additional details about what led FBI officials to search Mar-a-Lago 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.
A release of the search warrant helped paint a picture of the possible crimes authorities believe Trump may have committed, including violating the Espionage Act.
The National Archives and Records Administration recovered more than 100 documents bearing classified markings, totaling more than 700 pages, from an initial batch of 15 boxes retrieved from Mar-a-Lago earlier this year, according to government correspondence with the Trump legal team newly made public.
Trump has urged the release of the unredacted affidavit and has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government following what he calls an “un-American break-in.”
Trump and his legal team claim all of the documents were declassified and rightfully in his possession. The fact the FBI searched Mar-a-Lago indicates authorities do not believe that claim to be true.
The release of the redacted affidavit comes as a new NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ poll found that most Americans approve of the FBI’s search of Trump’s estate. More than 93% of Democrats and 61% of independents surveyed said they somewhat or strongly approve of the FBI’s search of Trump’s Florida home, compared to just 30% of Republicans who said the same.
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Prevention the only cure for non-communicable diseases: Vision Group
‘Comprehensive action plan involving prevention, screening, early diagnosis, referral, and rehabilitation required in every district.’
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To address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCD) in Karnataka, the State’s Health Vision Group has recommended a comprehensive action plan involving prevention, screening, early diagnosis, referral, and rehabilitation in every district.
During 1990 to 2016, disability-adjusted life years (DALYS) due to ischemic heart diseases in Karnataka moved from fourth to first position, stroke from 12th to 4th position, and diabetes mellitus from 23rd to 7th position. The burden of NCDs begins to increase from age 25 and moves upwards progressively, the report stated.
According to the Karnataka Health Vision Report, 2021, that was released earlier this week, the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) should be given the highest importance to address the situation through multi-pronged approaches.
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Characterised by common risk factors, NCDs (also known as chronic diseases or lifestyle-related disorders) include Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs), stroke, cancers, diabetes mellitus, chronic lung diseases, neurological disorders, and mental health conditions among others.
“In the recent Non-Communicable Diseases and Injuries (NCDI) Lancet Commission report, the earlier 4x4 NCD agenda of four diseases (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer) and four risk factors (unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and harmful use of alcohol) has now been extended to include mental health and air pollution, thus making it 5x5 agenda for policy and programme purposes. This, in no way, undermines the importance of many other NCDs,” stated the Vision Report.
Former director of NIMHANS G. Gururaj, who is the chairman of the Vision Group as well as the Technical Committee on NCDs, said the Lancet Commission report has identified about 20 conditions in less than five years age group, 52 causes in l5 – 40 years, about 40 causes in those aged beyond 40 years that contribute to nearly 75% of disease burden, especially among poorer sections of society.
“The most predominant modifiable risk factors include biological factors like elevated levels of systolic blood pressure, fasting plasma glucose and total cholesterol. In contrast, behavioural risk factors like obesity, physical inactivity due to sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diet, tobacco use, alcohol use, stress, and others play an equally important role,” he said.
“Most of these risk factors develop during the adolescence, or young adult phase of an individual, which, when timely intervened, can significantly reduce the burden of NCDs in later life. For NCDs there is no permanent cure but only care,” Dr. Gururaj said.
Data issues
The Vision Report has pointed out that valid, reliable, representative and real-time data with regard to NCDs and their risk factors is extremely limited at the State-level due to lack of systematic surveillance, disease registries, and research.
“Even though the State partakes in many national and international studies/surveys, State-specific disaggregated data (as per age, gender, residence, education, and income, and other characteristics) is not available as it is combined with national data,” the report stated.
Epidemiological transition
“Karnataka, being in the Higher Middle Epidemiological transition level category, has undergone major epidemiological and socio demographic transition since 2000 with an increasing burden of NCDs, surpassing the burden due to communicable and infectious diseases. There is no clear data for NCD burden in Karnataka from official agencies,” the report pointed out.
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WASHINGTON — Fourteen of the 15 boxes recovered from former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate early this year contained documents with classification markings, including at the top secret level, according to an FBI affidavit released Friday explaining the justification for this month’s search of the property.
The 32-page affidavit, even in its heavily redacted form, offers the most detailed description to date of the government records being stored at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago property long after he left the White House and reveals the gravity of the government’s concerns that the documents were there illegally.
“The government is conducting a criminal investigation concerning the improper removal and storage of classified information in unauthorized spaces, as well as the unlawful concealment or removal of government records,” an FBI agent wrote on the first page of the affidavit in seeking a judge’s permission for a warrant to search the property.
The affidavit does not provide new details about the 11 sets of classified records recovered during the Aug. 8 search at Mar-a-Lago but instead concerns a separate batch of 15 boxes that the National Archives and Records Administration retrieved from the home in January.
In those boxes, according to the affidavit, officials located 184 documents bearing classification markings, including 25 documents marked as top secret. Agents who inspected the boxes found markings related to information provided by confidential human sources as well as information related to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
Taken together, the affidavit reveals additional details about an ongoing criminal investigation that has brought fresh legal peril for Trump just as he lays the groundwork for another presidential run. It also shows in stark detail the volume of sensitive government documents that were stored at Mar-a-Lago instead of being turned over to the National Archives.
The FBI submitted the affidavit, or sworn statement, to a judge so it could obtain the warrant to search Trump’s property. Affidavits typically contain vital information about an investigation, with agents spelling out the justification for why they want to search a particular property and why they believe they’re likely to find evidence of a potential crime there.
In a separate document unsealed Friday, Justice Department officials explained that it was necessary to redact some information to “protect the safety and privacy of a significant number of civilian witnesses, in addition to law enforcement personnel, as well as to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.”
Affidavits routinely remain sealed during pending investigations, making the decision by Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart to reveal portions of it all the more striking.
In an acknowledgment of the extraordinary public interest in the investigation, Reinhart on Thursday ordered the department by Friday to make public a redacted version of the affidavit. The directive came hours after federal law enforcement officials submitted under seal the portions of the affidavit that they wanted to keep secret as their investigation moves forward.
Documents previously made public show the FBI retrieved from the property 11 sets of classified documents, including information marked at the top secret level. They also show that federal agents are investigating potential violations of three federal laws, including one that governs gathering, transmitting or losing defense information under the Espionage Act. The other statutes address the concealment, mutilation or removal of records and the destruction, alteration or falsification of records in federal investigations.
It’s possible that the affidavit, particularly in its unredacted form, could shed light on key unanswered questions, including why sensitive presidential documents — classified documents, among them — were transported to Mar-a-Lago after Trump left the White House and why Trump and his representatives did not supply the entire tranche of material to the National Archives and Records Administration despite repeated entreaties.
It could also offer additional details on the back-and-forth between Trump and the FBI, including a subpoena for documents that was issued last spring, as well as a June visit by FBI and Justice Department officials to assess how the materials were being stored.
The Justice Department had earlier contested arguments by media organizations to make the affidavit public, saying any disclosure could contain private information about witnesses and about investigative tactics. But Reinhart, acknowledging the extraordinary public interest in the investigation, said last week that he was disinclined to keep the entire document sealed and told federal officials to submit to him in private the redactions it wanted to make.
In his order Thursday, Reinhart said the department had made compelling arguments to leave sealed broad swaths of the document that, if disclosed, would reveal grand jury information; the identities of witnesses and “uncharged parties”; and details about the investigation’s “strategy, direction, scope, sources and methods.”
But he also said he was satisfied “that the Government has met its burden of showing that its proposed redactions are narrowly tailored to serve the Government’s legitimate interest in the integrity of the ongoing investigation and are the least onerous alternative to sealing the entire Affidavit.” | https://www.mcall.com/news/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-trump-affidavit-fbi-20220826-2d6mvccqtzdkzpm4qag23yvnlm-story.html | 2022-08-26T18:01:42Z | https://www.mcall.com/news/nation-world/ct-aud-nw-trump-affidavit-fbi-20220826-2d6mvccqtzdkzpm4qag23yvnlm-story.html | true |
A large group of first-year American University students walked out of a convocation ceremony on campus Friday as a days-long strike by a staff union intensified.
Hundreds of students of the class of 2026 joined the #AUStrike #AUStaff @austaffunion pic.twitter.com/BtcPjNMH2U
— probably alex (@AGhostOfNothing) August 26, 2022
A union representing AU clerical, technical and academic staff members went on strike Monday after negotiations to reach a labor agreement with the university failed. Staff members are asking for increased wages and better benefits.
The union and university resumed labor contract negotiations Friday.
“We respect the rights of our community members to strike and to voice their opinions,” a university spokesman said in a statement. “As President Burwell said in her Convocation remarks, these situations are examples of how important it is to not only have passion, but also to listen to all sides, consider the facts, and think through impacts.”
The spokesman added that the university is eager to reach a fair resolution on an agreement with the staff union, as well as adjunct faculty.
This week’s strike occurred as students were moving onto campus for the fall semester. Some people reported lines of traffic Wednesday, but others said the move-in went smoothly despite the strike.
While parents and new students unloaded dorm supplies from cars on Friday at the campus, protesters pumped signs and shouted slogans such as, “We love our students! We need fair pay!”
Bennett Lane, an 18-year-old from Denver, said he and other students walked out of the convocation — a welcoming ceremony — just as Burwell was about to speak. “I support faculty, and I support unions,” Lane said. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/08/26/american-university-strike-staff/ | 2022-08-26T18:05:33Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/08/26/american-university-strike-staff/ | false |
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Updated August 26, 2022 at 2:03 PM ET
The affidavit that the FBI used to get a warrant for searching former President Donald Trump's home at Mar-a-Lago is now public. A redacted version of the document was released by a federal court this afternoon.
Of the 32 pages in the affidavit from an FBI special agent with expertise in counterintelligence and espionage investigations, nearly half were covered in thick black lines masking information that had demonstrated to a federal judge the need to search Trump's Florida property. Eight pages of exhibits and supplementary information were also released, which were not redacted.
"Probable cause exists to believe that evidence, contraband, fruits of crime, or other items illegally possessed" was being improperly stored in various places at Mar-a-Lago, the affidavit states.
According to the affidavit, 184 classified documents, including 25 marked "Top Secret," were found among 15 boxes that the National Archives had obtained from Mar-a-Lago earlier in the year, as well as others denoted with labels indicating they contained national security information, such as "FISA." Some of those documents were intermixed with other files, loose and unlabeled, which prompted the Archives to refer the case to the Justice Department.
As the department worked with Trump and his attorneys, it became concerned about the nature of other records at the property, and that they were no adequately protected or stored. The Justice Department also grew concerned about misleading public statements from Trump and a former administration official about the materials that the Archives had recovered, the affidavit shows.
Shortly after the affidavit was released on Friday, Trump made an emotional statement on his Truth Social media account, referring to the search as "the Break-In of my home."
He also said federal law enforcement was carrying out "a total public relations subterfuge," without providing explanation, and declared "WE GAVE THEM MUCH" when he described his voluntary turning over of some of the materials improperly kept at Mar-a-Lago.
Since the search was executed on Aug. 8, threats of violence toward the FBI have increased. Anticipating the potential for violence from Trump supporters, the agent in the affidavit asked for it to be sealed.
"I believe that sealing this document is necessary because the items and information to be seized are relevant to an ongoing investigation and the FBI has not yet identified all potential criminal confederates nor located all evidence related to its investigation," the unidentified agent wrote in the affidavit. "Premature disclosure of the contents of this affidavit and related documents may have a significant and negative impact on the continuing investigation and may severely jeopardize its effectiveness by allowing criminal parties an opportunity to flee, destroy evidence (stored electronically and otherwise), change patterns of behavior, and notify criminal confederates."
The country's main court filing system, known as PACER, was unable to handle the downloading demand for the document, which pushed the release until after the court-mandated deadline of noon.
Media organizations went to court to demand that the public be able see the affidavit laying out the reasons and research for the unprecedented search. The Justice Department then countered that it contains information that could compromise ongoing investigations as well as the safety of federal employees.
Judge Bruce Reinhart last week ordered the department to provide him with a redacted version to consider for release. On Thursday he said the government had made its case that disclosing all of the affidavit would reveal witnesses, the investigation's strategy, its scope and grand jury information and there was reason to keep much of it under wraps for now. But he said that the government's proposed redactions were tailored narrowly enough to protect the integrity of the investigation and provided "the least onerous alternative" to keeping the entire document sealed.
The affidavit also explains the work of a "Privilege Review Team" to identify and segregate documents that may be shielded by attorney-client privilege. Still, Trump has asked a different judge to halt the FBI review of the Mar-a-Lago documents and appoint a neutral special master. That judge has given him a deadline, also on Friday, to resubmit his request outlining and clarifying jurisdiction and legal points made in his first request.
At the request of Trump's lawyers, the FBI attached a letter where the lawyers stated that Trump "readily and voluntarily" agreed to give the Archives documents it had requested, and made the argument that the criminal statute on classified materials does not apply to presidents or former presidents, essentially saying that Trump could not break the law. They also restate Trump's point of view that a president has absolute authority to declassify documents.
This story will be updated.
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Snoopy returning to space as ‘zero-G indicator’ on Artemis I flight
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - When NASA’s Artemis I mission reaches space, there won’t be any astronauts aboard but a familiar face will be floating around the Orion capsule. Snoopy, the famous comic strip beagle, is serving as a "zero-gravity indicator" for the flight.
Artemis I is a test flight for NASA’s giant new Space Launch System rocket and Orion spacecraft. The capsule will spend several weeks in space, swinging around the moon before returning to Earth – trying out a variety of things the space program hasn’t accomplished since the Apollo days, which is when the Snoopy-NASA association began.
During the moon race of the 1960s, ‘Peanuts’ creator Charles M. Schulz created ‘Snoopy on the Moon’ comic strips, helping capture public excitement about the space program. The communications caps worn by Apollo astronauts under their helmets became known as "Snoopy caps" because of their distinctive black and white appearance.
And just two months before the Apollo 11 lunar landing, the astronauts of Apollo 10 came within a few miles of landing on the moon, riding aboard a lunar module nicknamed ‘Snoopy’ and a command module they dubbed ‘Charlie Brown.’
It’s also NASA tradition to hand out ‘Silver Snoopy’ awards to employees and contractors to celebrate mission success and program safety achievements. The silver pins are all flown in space, and Artemis I will be carrying some as well.
Snoopy himself finally made it to space aboard space shuttle Columbia’s STS-32 mission in 1990. Now, he’s headed for lunar orbit aboard Artemis I as the zero-G indicator – a visual indicator that the spacecraft has reached the weightlessness of space.
Also aboard will be a pen nib that Charles Schulz used to draw his iconic characters. Schulz passed away in 2000, but the museum that carries on his legacy provided the nib, which will be wrapped in a space-themed comic strip.
The Peanuts gang continues to inspire kids with new ‘Snoopy in Space’ episodes on Apple TV+. (Apple image)
LEGO figures, tree seeds, and some Apollo 11 artifacts are among the other items aboard the flight, in addition to manikins that will be wearing flight suits and other sensors to collect as much information as possible about the flight from an astronaut’s perspective.
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'Star Trek' legend Nichelle Nichols' ashes to be launched into deep space on Vulcan rocket
Late "Star Trek" actress Nichelle Nichols’ ashes will boldly go where few have gone before when they are launched into space aboard a historic Enterprise Flight later this year.
Nichols, who was known for playing the iconic Lieutenant Nyota Uhura on all three seasons of the original show from 1966-1969, died on July 31. She was 89.
Launching later this year on board United Launch Alliance’s aptly named Vulcan rocket, Nichols will live long and prosper among the stars through Celestis Inc., the leader in memorial spaceflights.
Nichols' remains will be joining late "Star Trek" creator Gene Roddenberry, who died in 1991, and his deceased wife and "First Lady of ‘Star Trek’" Majel Barrett Roddenberry, who passed in 2008.
The cremated remains of late "Star Trek" actor James Doohan, who played Montgomery "Scotty" Scott and died in 2005, and visual effects pioneer Douglas Trumbull, who died in February, will also be included in the mission to mark the unique "Star Trek" reunion flight.
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"We are truly honored to add a legendary actress, activist, and educator to the Enterprise Flight manifest," Charles M. Chafer, co-founder and CEO of Celestis Inc., said in a release.
"Now our Enterprise Flight will have on board the person who most completely embodied the vision of Star Trek as a diverse, inclusive, and exploring universe."
Circa 1969 - Aboard the main deck of the USS Enterprise are (left to right): Chekov (Walter Koenig), Uhura (Nichelle Nichols), Scotty (James Doohan), and Sulu (George Takei).
The flight is scheduled to travel between 150-300 million kilometers into deep space and beyond the Earth-Moon system.
On the mission, Nichols will also be joined by her son, Kyle Johnson, who will submit his DNA to allow him to take this journey with his mother.
"My only regret is that I cannot share this eternal tribute standing beside my mother at the launch," Johnson said.
"I know she would be profoundly honored for this unique experience and enthusiastically encourage all of her fans to join us vicariously by contributing your thoughts, affections, memories, NN inspired successes, dreams, and aspirations via email to be launched with her on this flight! WOW!" Johnson said in a statement.
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Fans are encouraged to submit their names and tributes to Nichols as part of a worldwide public memorial page at enterprise-flight.com, which can then be digitized and launched with her on the journey.
Through Celestis, 200 flight capsules containing cremated remains, messages and DNA samples from clients worldwide will also join the endless interplanetary space journey.
Nichols broke barriers for Black women in Hollywood and was an advocate for space flight programs as NASA’s recruiter-in-chief.
"Nichelle Nichols was a trailblazing actress, advocate, and dear friend to NASA. At a time when black women were seldom seen on screen, Nichelle’s portrayal as Nyota Uhura on Star Trek held a mirror up to America that strengthened civil rights. Nichelle’s advocacy transcended television and transformed NASA," NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said in a release.
"After Apollo 11, Nichelle made it her mission to inspire women and people of color to join this agency, change the face of STEM and explore the cosmos. Nichelle’s mission is NASA’s mission. Today, as we work to send the first woman and first person of color to the Moon under Artemis, NASA is guided by the legacy of Nichelle Nichols."
FILE - Actress Nichelle Nichols attends the 17th annual official Star Trek convention at the Rio Hotel & Casino on Aug. 1, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)
President Joe Biden released a statement shortly after her death last month, praising the actress for shattering stereotypes during a pivotal time in the Civil Rights movement.
"In Nichelle Nichols, our nation has lost a trailblazer of stage and screen who redefined what is possible for Black Americans and women," he said.
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He said she was from a "working-class family from Illinois" and that she honed her skills as an actor and singer in Chicago before she toured the country with Duke Ellington and gave "life to the words of James Baldwin."
"During the height of the Civil Rights Movement, she shattered stereotypes to become the first Black woman to act in a major role on a primetime television show with her groundbreaking portrayal of Lt. Uhura in the original Star Trek," Biden said. "With a defining dignity and authority, she helped tell a central story that reimagined scientific pursuits and discoveries. And she continued this legacy by going on to work with NASA to empower generations of Americans from every background to reach for the stars and beyond."
Biden continued: "Our nation is forever indebted to inspiring artists like Nichelle Nichols, who show us a future where unity, dignity, and respect are cornerstones of every society."
She earned accolades for breaking stereotypes for Black actresses, with the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. personally encouraging her to stay with the TV series when she expressed doubts about continuing working on the program. She met him at a civil rights gathering in 1967, at a point when she had decided not to return for the show's second season.
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"He said, 'You cannot do that,'" Nichols recalled. "You've changed the face of television forever, and therefore, you've changed the minds of people," she said the civil rights leader told her during a meeting.
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WAUKESHA, Wis. (AP) — A judge on Friday refused to dismiss the case against a man accused of killing six people and injuring dozens of others when he allegedly drove his SUV through a Christmas parade in southern Wisconsin last year.
Public defenders sought to have the case against Darrell Brooks Jr. dismissed in Waukesha County Circuit Court based a July 1 search of the defendant's jail cell. Investigators and prosecutors were looking for information related to Brooks' recent decision to change his plea to not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.
His attorneys say the warrant for the search was deficient and that the action violated Brooks' attorney-client privilege.
In denying the motion, Judge Jennifer Dorow said the paperwork seized, photocopied and return to the jail cell was not privileged material.
Dorow also rejected a motion to suppress some statements Brooks made to investigators after defense attorneys argued that Brooks continued to be questioned after stating he wished to invoke his right to remain silent.
Brooks, 40, faces nearly 80 charges, including six homicide counts, in connection with the Nov. 21 incident in Waukesha. He pleaded not guilty in February, then in June changed that plea to not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect.
At one point during the motions hearing Waukesha County District Attorney Susan Opper asked the judge to note that Brooks appeared to have been sleeping during the proceeding. Dorow ordered a break and when the parties returned to the courtroom, Brooks lashed out and yelled at the judge before he was surrounded by three deputies and taken from the courtroom.
On Thursday, Dorow granted a defense motion to dismiss six counts of homicide by intoxicated use of a vehicle against Brooks, saying a defendant can’t have multiple punishments for the same crime. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Defense-motions-denied-in-fatal-parade-attack-in-17400321.php | 2022-08-26T18:08:58Z | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Defense-motions-denied-in-fatal-parade-attack-in-17400321.php | false |
(The Hill) – The Justice Department on Friday complied with a judge’s order to release a redacted version of the affidavit that convinced him to approve a warrant to search former President Trump’s Florida home.
Its release comes after Judge Bruce Reinhart ordered the Justice Department to propose redactions to a document that the department argued a full release of would compromise their ongoing investigation.
Read the redacted document below.
The Justice Department previously unsealed portions of the warrant related to the search of Mar-a-Lago earlier this month, indicated that the government seized 11 different sets of classified materials, along with other information about Trump’s decision to pardon ally Roger Stone.
The warrant also indicated that Trump was under investigation for a possible violation of the Espionage Act, as well as two other statutes: one that bars concealing, removing and mutilating government documents, and another that prohibits similar actions when done “with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence [an] investigation.” | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/read-the-unsealed-department-of-justices-trump-warrant-affidavit/ | 2022-08-26T18:11:17Z | https://www.kark.com/news/national-news/read-the-unsealed-department-of-justices-trump-warrant-affidavit/ | false |
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered a stark message Friday: The Fed will likely impose more large interest rate hikes in coming months and is resolutely focused on taming the highest inflation in four decades.
Powell also warned more explicitly than he has in the past that the Fed’s continued tightening of credit will cause pain for many households and businesses as its higher rates further slow the economy and potentially lead to job losses.
“These are the unfortunate costs of reducing inflation,” he said in a high-profile speech at the Fed’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole. “But a failure to restore price stability would mean far greater pain.”
Investors had been hoping for a signal that the Fed might soon moderate its rate increases later this year if inflation were to show further signs of easing. But the Fed chair indicated that that time may not be near.
After hiking its key short term rate by three-quarters of a point at each of its past two meetings — part of the Fed’s fastest series of rate increases since the early 1980s — Powell said the Fed might ease up on that pace “at some point” — suggesting that any such slowing isn’t near.
Powell said the size of the Fed’s rate increase at its next meeting in late September — whether one-half or three-quarters of a percentage point — will depend on inflation and jobs data. An increase of either size, though, would exceed the Fed’s traditional quarter-point hike, a reflection of how severe inflation has become.
The Fed chair said that while lower inflation readings that have been reported for July have been “welcome,” “a single month’s improvement falls far short of what the Committee will need to see before we are confident that inflation is moving down.”
He noted that the history of high inflation in the 1970s, when the central bank sought to counter high prices with only intermittent rate hikes, shows that the Fed must stay focused.
“The historical record cautions strongly against prematurely” lowering interest rates, he said. “We must keep at it until the job is done.”
Powell’s speech is the marquee event of the the Fed’s annual economic symposium at Jackson Hole, the first time the conference of central bankers is being held in person since 2019, after it went virtual for two years during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since March, the Fed has implemented its fastest pace of rate increases in decades to try to curbinflation, which has punished households with soaring costs for food, gas, rent and other necessities. The central bank has lifted its benchmark rate by 2 full percentage points in just four meetings, to a range of 2.25% to 2.5%.
Those hikes have led to higher costs for mortgages, car loans and other consumer and business borrowing. Home sales have been plunging since the Fed first signaled it would raise borrowing costs.
In June, the Fed’s policymakers signaled that they expected their key rate to end 2022 in a range of 3.25% to 3.5% and then to rise further next year to between 3.75% and 4%. If rates reached their projected level at the end of this year, they would be at the highest point since 2008.
Powell is betting that he can engineer a high-risk outcome: Slow the economy enough to ease inflation pressures yet not so much as to trigger a recession.
His task has been complicated by the economy’s cloudy picture: On Thursday, the government said the economy shrank at a 0.6% annual rate in the April-June period, the second straight quarter of contraction. Yet employers are still hiring rapidly, and the number of people seeking unemployment aid, a measure of layoffs, remains relatively low.
At the same time, inflation is still crushingly high, though it has shown some signs of easing, notably in the form of declining gas prices.
At its meeting in July, Fed policymakers expressed two competing concerns that highlighted their delicate task.
According to minutes from that meeting, the officials — who aren’t identified by name — have prioritized their inflation fight. Still, some officials said there was a risk that the Fed would raise borrowing costs more than necessary, risking a recession. If inflation were to fall closer to the Fed’s 2% target and the economy weakened further, those diverging views could become hard to reconcile.
At last year’s Jackson Hole symposium, Powell listed five reasons why he thought inflation would be “transitory.” Yet instead it has persisted, and many economists have noted that those remarks haven’t aged well.
Powell indirectly acknowledged that history at the outset of his remarks Friday, when he said that, “at past Jackson Hole conferences, I have discussed broad topics such as the ever-changing structure of the economy and the challenges of conducting monetary policy.”
“Today,” he said, “my remarks will be shorter, my focus narrower and my message more direct.” | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-powells-jackson-hole-speech-will-stir-speculation-on-rates/ | 2022-08-26T18:14:32Z | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-powells-jackson-hole-speech-will-stir-speculation-on-rates/ | true |
Woman denied abortion for fetus with fatal condition in Louisiana discusses next steps
BATON ROUGE, La. (CNN) - A pregnant woman in Louisiana who alleges she was denied an abortion despite the fetus being diagnosed with a fatal condition will go to another state next week “to get the medically necessary procedure,” her attorney, Ben Crump said at a Friday press conference.
At about 10 weeks, the fetus of Nancy Davis was diagnosed with acrania, a rare congenital disorder in which the skull of the fetus does not form inside of the womb, CNN has reported.
But, when Davis decided to get an abortion, the hospital allegedly chose not to perform it amid the states multiple abortion bans, CNN has reported.
“This is not fair to me, and it should not happen to any other woman,” Davis said speaking alongside family and lawyers.
Davis said healthcare providers seemed confused about abortion bans taking effect across the state in the wake of the Roe v. Wade reversal.
“Basically, they said I had to carry my baby to bury my baby,” Davis said.
“I want you to imagine what it’s been like to continue this pregnancy for another six weeks after this diagnosis,” Davis said to reporters Friday.
In a statement previously sent to CNN, a spokesperson for Woman’s Hospital in Baton Rouge, Caroline Isemann, said the hospital cannot comment on a specific patient but said navigating an unviable pregnancy is extremely complex.
“We look at each patient’s individual circumstances and how to remain in compliance with all current state laws to the best of our ability,” Isemann told CNN. “Even if a specific diagnosis falls under medically futile exceptions provided by (the Louisiana Department of Health), the laws addressing treatment methods are much more complex and seemingly contradictory.”
“Thanks to the actions of the Louisiana legislature, Ms. Davis was left without medical care to do what doctors said she needed to be done to end the pregnancy,” said Crump.
“Davis and her family are very grateful to all of those who donated to her to be able to arrange for travel,” said Crump. It’s unclear where Davis will go for the abortion.
“By the time Ms. Davis has the procedure she needs next week, she would have carried this unsustainable pregnancy for an additional month and a half,” with “risks and emotional tolls,” said Crump.
“At this stage, it is a two-day procedure,” according to the attorney.
According to Crump, “by positioning themselves between Miss Davis and her doctors, Louisiana lawmakers inflicted unspeakable pain, emotional damage and physical risk” to his client.
Crump said the state “has created an environment of confusion and fear for both women and their healthcare providers.”
“We’re calling on the governor and legislature to call a special session to clear up these vague and ambiguous laws,” Crump stated.
“Ms. Davis was among the first women to be caught in the crosshairs of confusion, due to Louisiana’s rush to restrict abortion but she will hardly be the last American,” said Crump.
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How to change video quality on Spotify
You can now watch music videos, documentaries and exclusive video series on Spotify, but did you know you could adjust the quality? Here’s how to do it in the app.
As with Spotify’s audio quality settings, the app allows you to adjust the video quality for Wi-Fi and Cellular connections separately. This means that you can stream higher-resolution videos at home and still save data when you’re out and about.
Spotify does warn that its videos will use up more data than music due to the larger file sizes, so it’s a good idea to check what quality you’re streaming at if you’ve noticed your data running dry a little quicker than it used to.
Read on to learn how to change the video quality of the Spotify smartphone and tablet apps.
What you’ll need:
- A Spotify account
- The iOS or Android app
The Short Version
- Open Spotify
- Tap Settings
- Choose Video Quality
- Pick the quality you want
How to change video quality on Spotify
Step
1Open Spotify
Find the Spotify app on your chosen device and open it. Bear in mind that these steps will only work for the smartphone and tablet Spotify apps on iOS and Android.
Step
2Tap Settings
This is the cog icon in the top-right corner.
Step
3Select Video Quality
You can also change the audio quality from here by tapping the Audio Quality heading.
Step
4Choose the video quality you want
You can set the Wi-Fi and Cellular video qualities separately if you’d prefer to save data.
Troubleshooting
At present, there doesn’t appear to be a way to adjust the video quality on the desktop app.
You can find videos by typing in the name of your desired show or music video in the search bar and selecting the episode you want to watch. Then, tap Now Playing to watch the video and then the two diagonal arrows to make it full screen. | https://www.trustedreviews.com/how-to/change-video-quality-on-spotify-4261700 | 2022-08-26T18:16:15Z | https://www.trustedreviews.com/how-to/change-video-quality-on-spotify-4261700 | false |
NEW YORK (AP) — Some 150 artworks from the collection of Microsoft co-founder Paul G. Allen will be auctioned at Christie’s in New York this fall and are expected to bring in more than $1 billion in total, Christie’s and Allen’s estate announced Friday.
The works to be auctioned span 500 years of art history from Old Masters to the giants of modern art, Christie’s said, adding that all proceeds will go to philanthropy.
Allen, who co-founded Microsoft with his childhood friend Bill Gates, died from complications of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma in 2018. In his lifetime he gave more than $2 billion to causes including ocean health, homelessness and advancing scientific research.
Highlights of the upcoming sale include Paul Cézanne’s “La Montagne Sainte-Victoire,” completed in 1890 and estimated to sell for more than $100 million, and Jasper Johns’ “Small False Start” from 1960, estimated at $50 million. Other details of the artworks to be auctioned were not released.
Guillaume Cerutti, Christie’s chief executive officer, said in a statement, “The inspirational figure of Paul Allen, the extraordinary quality and diversity of works, and the dedication of all proceeds to philanthropy, create a unique combination that will make the sale of the Paul G. Allen Collection an event of unprecedented magnitude.”
Jody Allen, Allen’s sister and the executor of his estate, said, “These works mean so much to so many, and I know that Christie’s will ensure their respectful dispersal to generate tremendous value for philanthropic pursuits in accordance with Paul’s wishes.” | https://www.kron4.com/technology/ap-technology/ap-art-from-microsoft-co-founder-allens-estate-to-sell-for-1b/ | 2022-08-26T18:21:59Z | https://www.kron4.com/technology/ap-technology/ap-art-from-microsoft-co-founder-allens-estate-to-sell-for-1b/ | true |
SUZHOU, China and ROCKVILLE, Md. , Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK), a global biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, chronic hepatitis B (CHB), and age-related diseases, today announced its 2022 interim results. During the reporting period, Ascentage Pharma remained steadfastly committed to its strategy of global innovation and made remarkable progress in clinical development and commercialization. Highlighting these results, Ascentage Pharma reported the first half-year sales and the accelerating commercialization of its first approved product, olverembatinib.
During the reporting period, Ascentage Pharma achieved steady improvement to its cash flow. As of June 30, 2022, the company's cash and bank balances were RMB1,698 million, which remained relatively constant when compared with the cash and bank balances as of December 31, 2021. Meanwhile, the company's revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022 substantially increased by 636.9%, from the same period last year, to RMB95.76 million. This increase in revenue was mainly attributable to the sales of olverembatinib, commercialization license fee income of patented IP and service income from customers. It is worth noting that since its approval in last November till the end of June 2022, olverembatinib has already realized an accumulated invoiced sales revenue amount of RMB95.93 million (unaudited, inclusive of value added tax).
Accelerated the commercialization of olverembatinib while continued to explore the drug's therapeutic potential
Olverembatinib, the first and only drug approved for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) harboring the T315I mutation in China and Ascentage Pharma's core asset that was designated a National Major New Drug Development and Manufacturing Program, effectively ended of the lack of treatment options for patients with CML harboring the T315I mutation, therefore has enormous clinical value. Since being approved till the end of June 2022, olverembatinib has realized an accumulated invoiced sales revenue amount of RMB95.93 million (unaudited, inclusive of value added tax).
To date, Ascentage Pharma has built a commercial organization possessing a wealth of experience in hematology and entered into a strategic collaboration with Innovent Biologics to jointly commercialize olverembatinib in China. In the months since its approval till June 2022, olverembatinib has been included by 34 government-backed local supplementary insurance programs in 10 provinces, substantially expanding the drug's accessibility to patients. Meanwhile, olverembatinib was included into the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO) Guidelines and the China Anti-Cancer Association's (CACA) 2022 Guidelines for the Holistic Integrative Management of Cancers, thus provided clinicians the necessary guidance in their practices. As a China-developed novel drug with clear global best-in-class potentials, olverembatinib is bringing clinical benefits to a growing number of patients around the world.
In partnership with Tanner Pharma, a global pharmaceutical services provider of specialty access solutions, Ascentage Pharma launched an innovative Named Patient Program (NPP) similar to the early access programs seen in the city of Boao in Hainan province, to allow Tanner to supply olverembatinib to healthcare providers on a named patient basis in countries where the drug is not commercially available. The NPP plans to cover more than 130 countries and regions around the world.
In July 2022, the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) accepted and granted Priority Review designation to a New Drug Application (NDA) that will support the full approval of olverembatinib in patients with chronic-phase chronic myeloid leukemia (CML-CP) who are resistant and/or intolerant of first- and second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Following the conditional approval for olverembatinib in 2021, this marks another milestone development that would expedite olverembatinib's journey to a broader population of patients with CML in China.
Currently, Ascentage Pharma is actively advancing the clinical development of olverembatinib globally. During the reporting period, olverembatinib was cleared by Health Canada to enter a Phase Ib study in patients with refractory CML or Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia (Ph+ ALL), making it Ascentage Pharma's first clinical study in Canada. Prior to this, olverembatinib had already been cleared to enter clinical trials in the US.
In addition to hematologic indications, the company is also exploring olverembatinib's clinical utility in other therapeutic areas. At the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, Ascentage Pharma released the first dataset of olverembatinib in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST). These results showed promising antitumor activity in patients with TKI-resistant succinate dehydrogenase- (SDH-) deficient GIST with a clinical benefit rate (CBR) of 83.3%.
Furthermore, a new preclinical study discovered olverembatinib's therapeutic potential as an alternative treatment for patients with moderate to severe COVID-19 infections. These preclinical data have already been published by the EMBO Molecular Medicine, a renowned scientific journal affiliated to the European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO).
These studies demonstrated olverembatinib's therapeutic potential and differentiated clinical utility in a wide range of therapeutic areas. With expected further expansion of its indications, olverembatinib will benefit a broad patient population globally.
Executing the strategy of global innovation as a pioneer for the industry
In the first half of 2022, Ascentage Pharma continued to increase its investment in innovation, with the research and development expenses increased by 7.5% year on year, to RMB341 million. Pressing ahead with its global clinical development programs, nine of Ascentage Pharma's candidate drugs have already entered the clinical stage, currently being evaluated in more than 50 Phase I/II clinical studies in China, the US, and Australia. Meanwhile, Ascentage Pharma has further strengthened its intellectual property portfolio, paving the way for its accelerating research and development. As of June 30, 2022, the company holds 205 issued patents and more than 600 patent applications globally, among of which, 148 patents were issued overseas.
During the reporting period, Ascentage Pharma made rapid progress with its momentous clinical development programs covering an array of therapeutic areas. In addition to the company's apoptosis-targeting assets and kinase inhibitors, Ascentage Pharma has also made strides with the development of candidate drugs targeting other novel targets, including its embryonic ectoderm development (EED) protein inhibitor that has attracted widespread interest from the research community. The EED inhibitor, APG-5918, was cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enter a first-in-human study evaluating the safety, pharmacokinetics, and efficacy of APG-5918 in patients with advanced solid tumors and hematologic malignancies, and the IND for APG-5918 has already been accepted by the CDE in China. As the first China-developed EED inhibitor entering clinical development, APG-5918 underlines Ascentage Pharma's capabilities in discovering and developing first-in-class/best-in-class novel assets.
While making strides with its global innovation, Ascentage Pharma was granted two Fast-Track designations and two Rare Pediatric Disease designations by the US FDA, and a total of 16 Orphan Drug designations by the US FDA and the EMA of the EU, a record number for any Chinese biopharmaceutical company.
Multiple highly differentiated clinical programs are steadily approaching fruition
As a global leader in the development of apoptosis-targeted drugs, Ascentage Pharma has presented the clinical data of its investigational assets at multiple international scientific congresses showcasing the first-in-class and best-in-class potential of these assets.
A Phase II pivotal study of lisaftoclax (APG-2575), the first China-developed Bcl-2 selective inhibitor entering clinical development and a key member of the company's apoptosis-targeted pipeline, for the treatment of patients with relapsed/refractory chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma (R/R CLL/SLL) was approved by the CDE at the end of 2021 and dosed its first patients in March 2022, making lisaftoclax the second Bcl-2 selective inhibitor entering pivotal trials globally. To date, lisaftoclax is being investigated in a total of 19 studies globally for the treatment of multiple hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, and has shown promising therapeutic potentials.
During the reporting period, Ascentage Pharma announced the updated data of lisaftoclax in Chinese patients with R/R CLL/SLL at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting. These data showed an objective response rate (ORR) of 67.4% and favorable tolerability. In terms of safety, most adverse events were manageable, no dose-limiting toxicity (DLT) was observed at the maximum dose of 800mg, and the risk of clinical tumor lysis syndrome (TLS) in patients on daily dose ramp-up was minimal.
Furthermore, Phase I data of lisaftoclax in Chinese patients with relapsed/refractory non-Hodgkin lymphoma (r/r NHL) were released at the 2022 European Hematology Association (EHA) Hybrid Congress. These data showed, lisaftoclax was well tolerated at doses of up to 800 mg/day, without evidence of TLS, and has antitumor activity in a range of relapsed/refractory hematologic malignancies such as CLL/SLL, marginal zone lymphoma (MZL), mantle cell lymphoma (MCL), and T-cell NHL. In the 11 efficacy evaluable patients with CLL (all of whom were heavily pretreated and had failed prior therapies such as chemoimmunotherapies and Bruton's tyrosine kinase [BTK] inhibitors, and the majority had at least one type of adverse prognostic factors such as 17p deletion/TP53 mutation), there were 8 efficacy evaluable patients in cohorts received 200 mg or higher doses, including 3 complete responses (CRs) and 4 partial responses (PRs), thus demonstrating an ORR of 87.5%. There is a growing body of evidence signifying the global best-in-class potential of lisaftoclax.
While at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting, Ascentage Pharma reported the updated clinical data of alrizomadlin (APG-115), a MDM2-p53 inhibitor that is also a key asset in the company's apoptosis-targeted pipeline, in combination with pembrolizumab. These data validated the antitumor efficacy of the combination therapy in patients with immuno-oncologic- (I-O) drug-resistant or recurrent melanoma, including two CRs, an ORR of 11% and a disease control rate (DCR) of 57%. The study also observed promising clinical benefit to patients with malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST), demonstrated by a DCR of 50%. MPNST is a rare pediatric type of sarcoma lacking effective treatment options. These results provide additional evidence validating the synergy and the first-in-class potential of MDM2-p53 inhibitors plus immuno-oncologic drugs.
Also at the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting, Ascentage Pharma released the first dataset from the Phase I study of the company's novel FAK inhibitor and third-generation ALK/ROS1 TKI, APG-2449, in patients with second-generation TKI-resistant ALK/ROS1+ non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or mesothelioma. According to these results, 4 of the 14 ALK+ patients resistant to second-generation TKIs achieved PRs, 10 TKI-naïve patients achieved an ORR of 80%, at a DCR of 100%. APG-2449 is the first China-developed third-generation ALK inhibitor. The candidate drug's clinical progress is a manifestation of Ascentage Pharma's R&D capabilities in the field of solid tumors.
Dr. Dajun Yang, Chairman & CEO of Ascentage Pharma, said, "In the first half of 2022, Ascentage Pharma made solid progress in both commercialization and clinical development, successfully navigated the challenging circumstances posted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The rapid and successful commercialization of olverembatinib, the first and only third-generation BCR-ABL inhibitor, in the months after the NDA approval, has led to substantial revenue growth, allowing us to maintain a healthy cash flow that is essential to the company's long-term development.
While forging ahead with the commercialization of olverembatinib in China, we launched a global NPP to offer patient access to olverembatinib in areas where the drug is not yet commercially available, in efforts to meet the unmet medical needs of patients from around the world. The NPP highlights olverembatinib's differentiated clinical value and serves as a very important prelude to the drug's future global launch. To our surprise, we discovered olverembatinib's therapeutic potential as an alternative treatment for COVID-19 infections, and we plan to further evaluate the drug in clinical settings.
Executing on our strategy of global innovation, we presented the latest research data and clinical results of lead assets including olverembatinib, lisaftoclax, alrizomadlin, and APG-2449, at multiple international congresses such as the ASCO, EHA, and AACR annual meetings. These data readouts are indicative of our rich portfolio and promising clinical programs that are steadily approaching the point of fruition.
As a company focused on original pharmaceutical innovation, we will continue to expand the accessibility, advance the indication expansion and global clinical development of olverembatinib, while pressing ahead with the development programs of other investigational assets. We will remain steadfastly committed to global innovation and the mission of addressing unmet clinical needs in China and around the world, to create additional value for our investors and bring much needed novel therapies to our patients as soon as possible."
About Ascentage Pharma
Ascentage Pharma (6855.HK) is a globally focused biopharmaceutical company engaged in developing novel therapies for cancers, chronic hepatitis B, and age-related diseases. On October 28, 2019, Ascentage Pharma was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code 6855.HK.
Ascentage Pharma focuses on developing therapeutics that inhibit protein-protein interactions to restore apoptosis, or programmed cell death. The company has built a pipeline of nine clinical drug candidates, including novel, highly potent Bcl-2, and dual Bcl-2/Bcl-xL inhibitors, as well as candidates aimed at IAP and MDM2-p53 pathways, and next-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs). Ascentage Pharma is also the only company in the world with active clinical programs targeting all three known classes of key apoptosis regulators. The company is conducting more than 50 Phase I/II clinical trials in the US, Australia, Europe, and China. Olverembatinib, the company's core drug candidate developed for the treatment of drug-resistant chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), was granted Priority Review status and a Breakthrough Therapy Designation (BTD) by the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) and is already approved for the indication. In addition, olverembatinib was also granted an Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) and a Fast Track Designation (FTD) by the US FDA, and an Orphan Designation by the EU. To date, Ascentage Pharma has obtained a total of 15 ODDs, 2 FTDs, and 2 Rare Pediatric Disease (RPD) designations from the FDA and 1 ODD from the EU for four of the company's investigational drug candidates. Ascentage Pharma has been designated for multiple Major National R&D Projects, including 5 National Major New Drug Discovery and Manufacturing projects, 1 New Drug Incubator status, 4 Innovative Drug Programs, and 1 Major Project for the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases.
Leveraging its robust R&D capabilities, Ascentage Pharma has built a portfolio of global intellectual property rights and entered into global partnerships with numerous renowned biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and research institutes such as UNITY Biotechnology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Mayo Clinic, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Merck, AstraZeneca, and Pfizer. The company has built a talented team with global experience in discovering, developing, launching, and commercializing innovative drugs and is setting up world-class commercial manufacturing and Sales & Marketing teams. One pivotal aim of Ascentage Pharma is to continuously strengthen its R&D capabilities and accelerate its clinical development programs, in order to fulfil its mission of addressing unmet clinical needs in China and around the world for the benefit of more patients.
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Muse’s Matt Bellamy: ‘I felt that we could do no wrong. Obviously, we could’
Matt Bellamy wrote Muse’s new album in a Santa Monica recording studio painstakingly decorated to resemble the so-called red room from “Twin Peaks.”
Crimson curtains, leather armchairs, black-and-white zigzag flooring: The 44-year-old frontman of one of England’s biggest rock bands reproduced every detail of the otherworldly chamber from the cult-fave TV show he remembers devouring during Muse’s first tour on a bus back in the early 2000s.
“It just sets a certain tone, you know?” he says, looking around the space with obvious pride on a recent afternoon.
Yet as Bellamy sat composing amid a thicket of electric guitars and vintage synths — including an old Roland model he says was the same used for the “Stranger Things” theme — what really inspired him was the tumult unfolding outside the studio, which he observed through an enormous one-way mirror in the building’s front wall.
This was mid- to late 2020: Bellamy, who’s written for years about the menacing encroachments of technology and government, watched (without those on the street being able to see inside) as shops went out of business during the pandemic, as Black Lives Matter protesters marched through the city, as riot-gear-clad police and National Guard moved in to shut down demonstrations, as a man took up residence in a car parked right in front of the studio. Helicopters seemed to be circling constantly; a drone hovered over Bellamy one day as he loaded gear in through a back door.
“It was like being inside a scene from ‘RoboCop,’” he says now. “All the anxieties and the dystopian strangeness that had always been kind of speculative in our music — suddenly it felt like it was all coming true. It was actually happening.”
In July, three men were indicted in an attempt to sell the manuscripts, stolen property belonging to the Eagles’ leader. But the story begins in the ’70s with a shelved biography.
The result of his observations is Muse’s ninth studio album, “Will of the People,” on which Bellamy rhymes “a life in crisis” with “a deadly virus” and “tsunamis of hate are gonna drown us.” (Sample song titles include “Kill or Be Killed” and “We Are F—ing F—ed.”) But if the LP confronts a brave new world, it also knowingly looks back: Musically, the band — rounded out by bassist Chris Wolstenholme and drummer Dominic Howard — dials down the fluorescent electro-pop vibe of 2018’s “Simulation Theory” in favor of the harder, more guitar-oriented sound that made Muse a prog-metal sensation more than two decades ago.
“We wanted to get back to what made us Muse in the first place — what the best and the worst parts of us are,” Bellamy says, then laughs. “I mean, ideally we focused on the best.”
What are those so-called worst parts of Muse?
Probably a tendency to veer off and experiment in areas that we’re not very experienced in. Most of [2012’s] “The 2nd Law,” for instance — classical dubstep, weird clarinet solos, whatever else is on that album. I think we felt we’d achieved so much with [the 2009 hit] “Uprising” that we could do no wrong. Obviously, we could.
You produced “Will of the People” yourself after collaborating with the producer Shellback on “Simulation Theory” and with Mutt Lange on 2015’s “Drones.”
With people like that who are so successful, I think sometimes we’ve gone in the studio and been a little bit like, “OK, we’ll do just whatever you say.” In hindsight, I wish I’d been more involved and put more of our stamp on it. So we’ve kind of gone back to our safe space on this album. If we’re in complete control, it may not be the most cutting-edge or the most modern-sounding thing, but it’s the only way to guarantee that we’re gonna love it.
Did recording during COVID speed up the process or slow it down?
It made us move quicker. We’d finished our last tour at the end of 2019, then I had a baby [with wife Elle Evans] in June 2020. So the plan was to take all of 2020 off, enjoy our families, then come back together in 2021 for some festivals and use that to get back into shape to make an album in 2022. But the pandemic — especially for me and Dom, because we were here in L.A. — it made us want to just get on and do something.
June 2020 was a heck of a time to bring a baby into the world.
I came to America in 2010 as a single person looking to experience L.A. for a bit — and, boy, have I had an experience. Ended up with a Hollywood actress [Kate Hudson], had a baby together and the whole cliché scenario of the ups and downs of celebrity life. Then married a Texan [model Elle Evans] and had another baby. Been evacuated from my house during wildfires. Then the pandemic and the full January 6 Trump meltdown. It’s just been an unbelievable period to be here.
“Will of the People” suggests it hasn’t left you terribly optimistic about the future.
It depends what your definition of optimism is. To me there’s a fighting spirit in the music, which is a form of optimism. It’s like the moment in “Rocky” when Adrian tells Rocky to win.
Do you think it’s clear to listeners who you’re fighting? In the new song “Compliance,” you’re singing sarcastically about people falling into line and doing as they’re told. It could be interpreted as an anti-woke anthem.
I never thought about it that way. I thought about it in terms of the rising authoritarianism that we’re now seeing is a real thing — Trump in this country, but also Putin and the China situation. These ideologies, I feel like we kind of tested the waters in the 20th century and realized that fascism and communism are both just absolute disasters and that we don’t need to go near that stuff ever again. And yet it’s emerging.
What’s your reaction to that?
I have an anti-authoritarian nature. My parents say that when I was a young child I was never very good at being told what to do. I don’t like the idea of vast centralized power that’s very far away from where I live. I come from Devon in England, which is a couple hundred miles from London. But when I went to see where my wife’s from in Paris, Texas, it’s like, Holy s—! It’s thousands of miles from the places of power in America. So the resistance to someone deciding how I should live who has no idea what my day-to-day life is — I can understand it, even though there’s a risk of it being hijacked by more extremist factions that have gone down roads I don’t agree with.
Have you considered becoming a U.S. citizen?
I have. Overall, I actually think the United States’ structure is really amazing, with all the different ways to make laws at the local level. It seems like every month my wife is voting on some sort of proposition. I’m looking at that going, Wow, England is so behind on that front. We don’t ever get to vote on policy.
The oddest thing about that late-2020 period where things in America and California seemed so chaotic and crazy was that I felt my connection deepening. There’s something going on here that is critical to what’s happening in the entire world. America has become a kind of center point for this idea that there’s an empire on the verge of collapse, and how do we save it? Or how do we know which parts to save and which parts to let fall away?
For some people — Dom, to some extent — it made them want to get out. But for me it had the opposite effect. It’s everything I’m interested in, and it’s massively creatively inspiring.
Doechii never thought she’d get out of her hometown of Tampa. Now she’s readying her debut LP for TDE, the label that helped make Kendrick Lamar and SZA stars.
Has becoming wealthy shaped your political views?
I don’t think so. I remember all my feelings of what it was to be from a poor rural background with no opportunities and all the disadvantages. And I still have some views that would be considered pretty socialist by some. Universal health care is an obvious one; I can’t even believe there’s not universal healthcare here. I’ve also come to the view that maybe land shouldn’t be privately owned.
Can you relate to music that’s unambiguously joyful? Coldplay, let’s say.
Absolutely. Chris [Martin] is a friend of mine. I love what they do. I wish I could write more songs that enter the love sphere. But I think it might be against the nature of the sounds our band makes. When the three of us are jamming, it’s like Rage Against the Machine riffs are coming out all the time. I can’t imagine hearing those riffs with Chris Martin singing about peace and love on top.
What’s the happiest Muse song?
“Starlight” is pretty positive. I think “Verona” on the new album is pretty nice — little bit of “Romeo and Juliet” in there.
Do you think rock music is in good hands with the generation behind yours?
My 11-year-old son likes Slipknot and Metallica. My stepson Ryder from a previous situation [with Hudson], he’s 18 and he’s really into rock. He turned me on to Willow Smith.
Can you envision touring in your 60s and 70s like Paul McCartney and the Rolling Stones?
Yeah, but Metallica is the one that’s really made me think we could do it. The Stones and McCartney, they have universally uplifting music. But Metallica — I’m not sure how old they are, but they’re up there — that’s really heavy music and they’re still out there. The great thing about rock is that, even though the genre is largely irrelevant in the mainstream, you can actually grow old with it. You can make a real life career.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RemotePC™, an industry leader in remote desktop access, has earned outstanding recognition from PCMag and PCWorld as their Editors' Choice for remote access software.
The need for a remote access solution is more prevalent today than it's ever been, with businesses all over the world continuing to have their employees work remotely. For this to work, the service should be reliable, feature-packed, and of course – affordable.
According to two major technology publications, PCMag and PCWorld, RemotePC™ is one of the best overall solutions to fit the remote access requirements of individuals as well as businesses of all sizes.
RemotePC™ is one of the most affordable options out there for consumers and businesses, with consumer plans starting at just $19.50/year. For smaller businesses, pricing starts at $79.50 for the SOHO plan, which offers unlimited licenses for access to 10 computers. The RemotePC™ Team plan offers access to 50 computers for $299.50/year, and the Enterprise plan allows access to 100 computers for $599.50/year. Add-on purchases are offered for all business accounts if extra computers are needed.
RemotePC™ is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux on desktop, and the viewer application is available to iOS and Android mobile devices as well. The RemotePC™ performance viewer, which PCMag points out works every bit as well as TeamViewer at a fraction of the cost, operates at speeds up to 60fps, minimizing latency and allowing remote workers of all types to work efficiently from wherever they are.
A major factor that stood out is that since RemotePC™ is created by IDrive Backup, they are able to offer something extremely beneficial that other remote access companies can't, which is a cloud backup subscription with a generous 3TB of storage space for just $6 for your first year. So not only can users access their remote devices from anywhere, they can also backup all the critical data on these devices using IDrive's award-winning cloud backup service.
Some more features that put RemotePC™ above the rest include:
- File transfer - allows users to transfer files directly from a folder on one device to a folder on another
- Whiteboarding - opens a window with pen and eraser so users can mark up the screen with notes
- Text chat & Sticky Notes - lets users leave notes in case changes are made to a system while the user is away
- RemotePC™ Meeting - connect and collaborate with teams from anywhere via online meeting and video conferencing
- Multi-monitor support with mapping to local displays
The performance aspect of RemotePC™ is something that really stood out to PCWorld, pointing out that the speed with which RemotePC™ connected and transferred files is top notch, and navigating menus and windows on the remote device is smooth. In fact, the review points out that RemotePC™ is on par performance-wise with some of the bigger names and more expensive services available.
This led PCWorld to conclude:
"There are of course free remote solutions, but RemotePC™ offers so much additional functionality (free and pay), and performs so well, that I'd recommend it for even the average user if the free stuff has proven frustrating. It should of course be on the short list for any IT department."
PCMag makes sure to mention multiple times that if you are in need of remote access for business purposes, you need to check out RemotePC™, offering great performance at the lowest price. Particularly for small businesses, RemotePC™ is an Editors' Choice winner, with a year of RemotePC™ costing roughly the same as one month of TeamViewer.
Their final verdict:
"RemotePC™ is affordable but doesn't skimp on quality. It performs well, especially between Windows computers, and its business plans cost much less than the competition."
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IDrive Inc. is a privately held company specializing in cloud storage, online backup, file sharing, remote access, compliance and related technologies. Core services include IDrive®, RemotePC™ and IBackup.The company's services help over 4 million customers back up over 500 Petabytes of data.
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Visit Sarasota County continues showcasing relocation efforts
SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- If you're considering shaking things up by moving to a new area, you're not alone. Some 26.4 million people in the United States moved in 2021, according to a recent report from HireAHelper. And those weren't just moves to a new place close to their existing homes. In 2021, the percentage of moves to a different state (17%) or different county (40%) were the highest they've been since the early 2000s.
In January 2022, a record 32.4% of Redfin.com users across the country were interested in moving to a different metro area. That's an increase from the previous high of 31.5% in the first quarter of 2021, and much higher than the rate of about 25% of users looking to relocate before the pandemic.
According to a recent survey conducted by Vox Media and research company Corus of more than 2,000 Americans who recently moved, 72% of respondents said they moved because they desired some type of change, like an interest in a different lifestyle or to get a fresh start. And where are people finding that change? When moving and storage company PODS analyzed its customer moves in 2021 and the first part of 2022, it found the number-one city where customers were moving to was Sarasota, Florida.
For all of us here at Visit Sarasota County, it's not surprising that Americans on the move are seeing the appeal of this area. Sarasota was ranked as number nine on U.S. News & World Report's list of Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2021-2022 and number one on its list of best places to retire. Sarasota also claimed the number 12 spot on Southern Living's 2022 ranking of best beach towns.
From our beautiful beaches and wildlife-filled parks to our lively restaurant and arts scenes, we've got all the ingredients to make Sarasota County an ideal place to call home. The phrases "live where you vacation" and "work where you want to live" often get thrown around, but it's a reality here in Sarasota County.
Sound good? Consider taking the first step by engaging in some relocation tourism. Vacationing in an area to which you're interested in moving can help you get a feel for what it might be like to make it your permanent residence. Choose a hotel in the heart of downtown Sarasota to discover all that's within walking distance for those who live in condos and apartments in that zone. Or find a rental house in a spot with long-term living potential to help paint a picture of daily life there.
Spend some time walking on the soft white sands of award-winning Siesta Beach, observing the alligators and birds at Myakka River State Park, and strolling among the plants at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. Admire the art and circus memorabilia at The Ringling, catch a show at one of our many arts venues, and dine on everything from fresh seafood to Amish cuisine at our excellent local restaurants.
If a move to Sarasota County is seriously on your radar, it's also a good idea to get a sense of what daily life is like for the folks who live here. Explore our different neighborhoods to see where you might like to call home. Get an inkling of what's available when it comes to everyday essentials like grocery stores or good spots for walking the dog or getting some exercise. Talk with people you encounter while shopping or grabbing coffee to see why they choose to live here.
When you're ready to take things further, Visit Sarasota County offers a great relocation guide with all kinds of resources to help you make your move. You can order a relocation packet or check the links on the site to find information about local real estate agents, the county's A-rated public schools, and career opportunities in the area.
Speaking of career opportunities, we've got a lot of those here. Sarasota County is home to employers like the growing Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, manufacturers like PGT Innovations and Helios Technologies, and innovative life sciences- and technology-focused companies like INVO Bioscience and Roper Technologies. The legal, financial, real estate, building, medical, and hospitality industries are all well represented here, offering opportunities for residents at all stages of their careers.
Plan a trip here to see all that Sarasota County has to offer for both a vacation and a relocation. So many of our residents have originally come here for just a visit, and then quickly realized they wanted to make that visit more permanent. Just imagine the potential of living someplace where you can end your workday by taking a dip in the Gulf of Mexico or enjoying a spectacular sunset.
It might not be possible to make work feel like a vacation at every moment. But in Sarasota County, you can get pretty close.
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—The Penn-CHOP Kidney Innovation Center will enhance collaboration between the institutions and seek to transform patient care through a cooperative approach to precision medicine—
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to improve the lives of children and adults with kidney disease, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Penn Medicine are jointly launching the Penn-CHOP Kidney Innovation Center. The first-of-its-kind center will advance research to transform patient care for those of all ages, focusing on the early detection, prevention, and treatment of kidney disease and its complications.
"More than 850 million people suffer from kidney disease, and kidney disease is one of the fastest growing causes of death, so there is a pressing need to accelerate breakthroughs in our understanding and treatment of the condition," said co-director Katalin Susztak, MD, PhD, a professor of Nephrology and Genetics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. "This center will draw from experts across both institutions, using interdisciplinary collaboration as the driving force to accelerate research that improves the health and well-being of all patients with kidney disease."
The center will focus on three main areas: fostering cutting-edge discoveries through collaboration between Penn and CHOP; recruiting and growing top talent to key areas that align with the center's mission; and building the next generation of nephrology researchers through an enhanced training and mentorship program.
"By bringing pediatric and adult kidney researchers under one umbrella, we will accelerate the pace of discovery for both populations," said co-director Michelle Denburg, MD, MSCE, Director of Research for the Division of Nephrology at CHOP and an associate professor of Pediatrics and Epidemiology at Penn. "Some processes of kidney disease are shared in adults and children, and others are unique, but in both cases, promoting crosstalk between researchers can shed light on mechanisms of disease for both children and adults and lead to precise diagnostics and treatments."
The Kidney Innovation Center brings together scientists in clinical epidemiology, biostatistics, bioinformatics, computational biology, genetics, pathology, physiology, biochemistry, immunology, genomics, pharmacology, psychology, and education. Researchers will take a bench-to-bedside, big data approach, investigating the molecular pathways, genetics, and biochemistry involved in kidney disease and identifying targets for potential therapies.
The center will promote a culture of cooperation and discovery among researchers at CHOP, Penn, and beyond by hosting an Annual Kidney Life Course Research Symposium, as well as regular meetings, journal clubs and shared resources. It will also grow local talent through training in the latest research methods and the administration of a pilot grant program.
Learn more here about research already underway in Susztak's laboratory, which explores the molecular pathways that govern chronic kidney disease development, and in the NIH-funded CHOP Pediatric Center of Excellence in Nephrology.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: A non-profit, charitable organization, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, the 595-bed hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. The institution has a well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as a new inpatient hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.
About Penn Medicine:
Penn Medicine is one of the world's leading academic medical centers, dedicated to the related missions of medical education, biomedical research, and excellence in patient care. Penn Medicine consists of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (founded in 1765 as the nation's first medical school) and the University of Pennsylvania Health System, which together form a $9.9 billion enterprise.
The Perelman School of Medicine has been ranked among the top medical schools in the United States for more than 20 years, according to U.S. News & World Report's survey of research-oriented medical schools. The School is consistently among the nation's top recipients of funding from the National Institutes of Health, with $546 million awarded in the 2021 fiscal year.
The University of Pennsylvania Health System's patient care facilities include: the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center—which are recognized as one of the nation's top "Honor Roll" hospitals by U.S. News & World Report—Chester County Hospital; Lancaster General Health; Penn Medicine Princeton Health; and Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation's first hospital, founded in 1751. Additional facilities and enterprises include Good Shepherd Penn Partners, Penn Medicine at Home, Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital, and Princeton House Behavioral Health, among others.
Penn Medicine is powered by a talented and dedicated workforce of more than 52,000 people. The organization also has alliances with top community health systems across both Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, creating more options for patients no matter where they live.
Penn Medicine is committed to improving lives and health through a variety of community-based programs and activities. In fiscal year 2021, Penn Medicine provided more than $619 million to benefit our community.
CHOP Contact:
Kaila Revello
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
(610) 457-5916
contikm@chop.edu
Penn Contact:
Alex Gardner
Penn Medicine
(215) 873-3870 (C)
Alex.Gardner@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
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After a long off-season and several weeks of training camp, high school football is back.
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The Big Ticket's Jim Vaughn and Dan Moscaritolo have a preview of the week one action.
The Big Ticket airs at 11 p.m. Friday on 69 WFMZ-TV.
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Agency Continues to Monitor Supply Chain to Help Ensure Continued Access
SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the removal of N95 respirators from the agency's medical device shortage list, signaling that demand or projected demand for this type of face protection device commonly used in health care settings no longer exceeds the supply. This action is the result of increased domestic manufacturing of N95 respirators, as well as updates to the FDA's supply chain assessment based on engagement with industry and federal stakeholders, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's (NIOSH) approval of new disposable N95s and reusable respirators.
"Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the FDA's top priorities has been to ensure frontline health care workers have access to the critical protections they need," said Suzanne Schwartz, M.D., M.B.A., director of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health's Office of Strategic Partnerships and Technology Innovation. "We have worked very closely with our partners at NIOSH, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and with U.S. manufacturers to stabilize, rebuild and secure health care access to high-quality, single-use respirators, including those that are American-made. Today, our national capacity for production of these devices is stronger and our supply chain is more resilient because of these collective efforts on behalf of the dedicated people working to save lives."
Since the start of the pandemic, the FDA has been closely monitoring the respirator supply chain and working with federal partners and industry to address critical shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, which were one of the first medical devices identified as being in critical shortage during the public health emergency. The FDA has taken many actions to provide flexible policies and help ensure that patients and health care providers have timely and continued access to high-quality medical devices. These actions included issuing Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs) and guidance documents to provide recommendations and help expand the availability and capability for various protective medical devices in high demand during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The FDA is required by law to maintain a device shortage list to provide transparency to the American public, particularly those who use or purchase medical devices. The FDA determines it is appropriate to remove a product code from the device shortage list when the agency finds the demand or projected demand for the device no longer exceeds the supply for a period of time.
The FDA continues to take a phased approach to ensuring the availability of PPE and supply chain impacts. The removal of respirators from the device shortages list does not impact the existing Enforcement Policy for Face Masks, Barrier Face Coverings, Face Shields, Surgical Masks, and Respirators During the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency guidance or the NIOSH-Approved Air Purifying Respirators for Use in Health Care Settings During Response to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency EUA at this time. These policies remain in effect.
The FDA will continue to monitor the supply chain and update the device shortage list and device discontinuance list as the COVID-19 public health emergency evolves.
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The Washington Business Journal award honors the region's most influential businesswomen.
FORT WASHINGTON, Md., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eunmee Shim, president of Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center, has been named one of the Washington Business Journal's 2022 'Women Who Means Business' honorees. The award recognizes the region's most influential businesswomen who have made a difference in their communities and are leaving a mark on the Washington metropolitan area.
"I am humbled to have been nominated to receive this noteworthy recognition alongside such amazing leaders," said Eunmee Shim. "I have the privilege of working with a dynamic team who is equally dedicated to providing world class care and achieving health equity in southwestern Prince George's County. The compassionate care and commitment they show every day to our patients and community is what makes our hospital great. Therefore, I must continue to dream big for them and for the community."
Since taking the helm in 2019 when Fort Washington Medical Center joined the Adventist HealthCare family, Eunmee Shim has been etching a long-term blueprint designed to expand health services and achieve health equity in a region of Maryland which greatly lacks healthcare infrastructure ¾ and during a time when the nation is reeling from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic.
In just over two years, Eunmee has garnered nearly $10 million in grant support for the advancement and growth of the hospital. She is leading the development of a state-of-the-art 93,000-square-foot medical pavilion that will help meet the region's most pressing healthcare needs. The pavilion is near completion in Oxon Hill at National Harbor and is set to receive patients in early 2023. Additionally, as part of her growth plan, Eunmee continues to create ambulatory access points whereby patients can reach the health resources they need close to home, improve hospital facilities and expand inpatient capabilities, and recruit new physicians to expand primary and specialty care services.
Eunmee was also honored by the Women of Prince George's County organization earlier this year for her work and leadership in healthcare.
Part of the Adventist HealthCare system, and recognized for excellence in patient safety, Fort Washington Medical Center is a 50-bed acute care hospital in Prince George's County, Maryland. The hospital serves patients in the Fort Washington, Oxon Hill, and Temple Hills areas, as well as parts of southeast Washington, DC. The hospital provides general inpatient services including adult medical and surgical care, ambulatory surgical services, laboratory, radiology and diagnostic services, as well as bariatric, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, orthopaedic, rehabilitation, cardiology, and respiratory therapy. The hospital also manages three free community-based programs, including pharmacy medication services, diabetes education, and an infectious diseases program. The hospital operates one of the busiest emergency rooms in the metropolitan area and has over 400 employees.
CONTACT: Sara Newman
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser revealed Thursday that the District of Columbia has no contingency plan for unvaccinated students, who will be banned from attending schools in person this fall after the first 20 days. See below for CCA President DaQuawn Bruce's full statement:
"Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser's decision to take away remote learning options for unvaccinated children has detrimental effects on black children, who only have a 60% vaccinated rate," said Bruce. "After Democrats spent years overreaching with COVID mandates, this is another huge step backwards that effectively leaves black children without an education."
"The D.C. school system already forces some children to endure a subpar education because of their ZIP code. Now, the overzealous application of health mandates is leaving some kids with NO education. America is the land of opportunity, so long as leaders limit the scope and reach of government. It is especially disconcerting that a black leader would embrace a policy that is negatively impacting black children."
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
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SEATTLE (AP) — Sue Bird's eye for the court and knowledge of the game is what separates her among WNBA point guards, much to the frustration of her opponents for the past two decades.
Washington Mystics coach Mike Thibault has watched Bird up close for his entire career in the WNBA. He saw Bird, the league's all-time assist leader, put on a vintage performance as the Storm eliminated the Mystics from the WNBA Playoffs.
“As much as I love Sue, I will be glad that she’s sitting over in the stands next year when we walk in this place,” said Thibault, the league’s all-time leader in coaching victories.
Teammates and opponents point to Bird's mind as her strength. She's always analyzing, thinking several steps ahead. At 41, Bird has decided this is her last season. But first, she's aiming for her fifth WNBA title with the Storm, where she’s spent her entire career.
Bird's skill as a coach on the court will be tested when Seattle's best-of-five semifinal against Las Vegas starts on Sunday. Las Vegas was the best team in the league during the regular season and has become a nemesis for Bird, Breanna Stewart and the rest of the Storm.
“We have our work cut out for us,” Bird said. “They just present a lot of problems.”
The Aces won three of four matchups this season — including two in the final week — and have won five of the past six dating back to last season. Seattle beat Las Vegas for its last title in 2020 in the WNBA bubble in Florida. If the Storm are to send Bird out on top, they must find a way to solve the Aces.
Thibault and other coaches in the league know the most successful point guards have incredible vision. It's how they view the game before taking the court and while its playing out. There are few that fit the description of “floor general” to the level of Bird.
“We talk all the time about coaches on the floor. But there really aren’t that many to be honest with you,” Thibault said. “But she is one of them because she has an innate sense of feeling the game. Like ‘OK, we’ve come down and this isn’t working, but this did.’ She can literally tell a player, ‘Go there because I know they’re going to do this.’ She has a feel and she studies the game.”
Mystics star Elena Delle Donne was ousted from the playoffs by the Storm and Bird, who scored a season-high 18 points and dished 10 assists in the 97-84 win on Sunday. In the times the duo overlapped playing internationally for the United States, she got a first-hand education.
“I’ve never felt so ready for games because of the way she was able to break things down and also simplify the game and teach it,” Delle Donne said. “It’s why Sue’s teams win. I think there’s things we can learn from Sue. It’s why she’s been so successful. It’s why all of her teams are so prepared."
Delle Donne suggested coaching as a next step for Bird once she’s done playing. She’s not alone.
Seattle coach Noelle Quinn has seen the depth of Bird’s court vision from a unique perspective. She saw it for three seasons as a teammate, the last of which ended with the third of Bird’s four WNBA titles in 2018. She’s witnessed it the past two seasons as Bird’s coach.
“Something about these moments that made me understand why she is so great. You see her just kick a different gear mentally and physically,” Quinn said. "I’ve seen it time and time again and it always still impresses me just how she’s able to just lock in and excel in those moments.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation eased last month as energy prices tumbled, raising hopes that the surging costs of everything from gasoline to food may have peaked.
According to a Commerce Department report Friday that is closely watched by the Federal Reserve, consumer prices rose 6.3% in July from a year earlier after posting an annual increase of 6.8% in June, the biggest jump since 1982. Energy prices made the difference in July: They dropped last month after surging in June.
Yet on the same day at the Federal Reserve’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Chair Jerome Powell delivered a stark message: The Fed will likely impose more large interest rate hikes in coming months and is resolutely focused on taming inflation.
There was hope that the Fed might signal a moderation in rate increases if inflation were to show further signs of easing.
So-called core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose 4.6% last month from a year earlier after rising 4.8% in June. The drop — along with a reduction in the Labor Department’s consumer price index last month — suggests that inflationary pressures may be easing.
On a monthly basis, consumer prices actually fell 0.1% from June to July; core inflation blipped up 0.1%, the Commerce Department reported.
And the Fed appears ready to continue efforts to ensure prices are moving in the right direction.
Inflation started rising sharply in the spring of 2021 as the economy rebounded with surprising speed from the short but devastating coronavirus recession a year earlier. Surging customer orders overwhelmed factories, ports and freight yards, leading to delays, shortages and higher prices. Inflation is a worldwide problem, especially since the Russian invasion of Ukraine drove up global food and energy prices.
On Friday, regulators in the U.K. said that residents will see an 80% increase in their annual household energy bills.
In the United States, the Commerce Department’s personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index is less well known than the Labor Department’s consumer price index (CPI).
But the Fed prefers the PCE index as a gauge of inflationary pressures, partly because the Commerce index attempts to measure how consumers adjust to rising prices by, for example, substituting cheaper store brands for pricier name brands.
There is evidence just in the last several months that that is taking place at numerous levels.
CPI has been showing higher inflation than PCE; Last month, for instance, CPI was running at an 8.5% annual pace after hitting a four-decade high 9.1% in June. One reason: The Labor Department’s index gives more weight to rents, which have soared this year.
The Commerce Department also reported Friday that Americans’ after-tax personal income rose 0.3% from June to July after adjusting for inflation; it has fallen in June. Consumer spending rose 0.2% last month after accounting for higher prices.
Spiking prices have become a political threat to the current administration and President Joe Biden was quick to point to the latest data that could show inflation is loosening its grip.
“The American people are starting to get some relief from high prices, and the Inflation Reduction Act that I signed last month will also help bring prices down,” Biden said Friday. “Gas prices decreased every day this summer – the fastest decline in over a decade. And, today’s report showed that personal income was up last month as well.”
The Fed was slow to respond to rising inflation, thinking it the temporary result of supply chain bottlenecks. But as prices continued to climb, the U.S. central bank moved aggressively, hiking its benchmark interest rate four times since March.
On Friday, Powell warned more explicitly than he has in the past that the Fed’s continued tightening of credit will cause pain for many households and businesses as its higher rates further slow the economy and potentially lead to job losses.
“These are the unfortunate costs of reducing inflation,” Powell said. “But a failure to restore price stability would mean far greater pain.”
Price pressures may already be easing as the U.S. economy slows. Gross domestic product — broadest measure of economic output — shrank in the first half of 2020 as borrowing costs increased. The housing market has been hit especially hard. And supply chain backlogs have started to unsnarl.
“Inflation appears to have peaked in mid-2022 and should slow on a year-over-year basis through the rest of this year and in 2023,″ said Gus Faucher, chief economist at PNC.
Nick Zawitz, who runs Tangle Creations, a South San Francisco company that makes Fidget Toys among others, said that shipping costs have plunged and raw materials prices have dropped slightly. Meanwhile, the company’s sales are up 45% over the past year. “Things are chugging along,’’ Zawitz said.
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TORONTO, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Info-Tech Research Group, one of the world's leading IT research and advisory firms, has published a new research-backed blueprint, Improve Service Desk Ticket Queue Management. As more employees gradually return to the office and adopt hybrid work, Info-Tech's data-backed blueprint will help organizations define clear processes and ownership for assigning and actioning tickets, improving service desk ticket queue management and customer satisfaction.
"Service desk and IT leaders often struggle with low efficiency, high backlogs, missed service-level agreements, and poor service desk metrics," says Natalie Sansone, Senior Research Analyst at Info-Tech Research Group. "Organizations often believe they need to hire more resources or get a new information technology service management tool with better automation and AI capabilities. However, more often than not, the root cause of their challenges goes back to the fundamentals."
As tickets come into the service desk via multiple channels, such as email, phone, chat, and portal, they are often consolidated in multiple queues, making prioritization much more difficult. Without proper prioritization, new tickets stay in the queue for too long without being assigned, and assigned tickets sit for too long without progress, leading to slow response and resolution time.
According to Info-Tech's research, one of the major obstacles to proper prioritization is that technicians have no guidelines on how to prioritize their work and have no easy way to organize their tickets or queue to know what to work on next. When there is a lack of authority or accountability for queue management, technicians only have a view of their own tickets while others fall through the cracks.
"Organizations cannot resolve incidents and fulfill service requests in time to meet service-level agreements without first getting the ticket to the right place efficiently and then managing all tickets in the queue effectively," adds Sansone. "Even though it sounds simple, challenges can occur around the queue management system, ranging from new tickets sitting too long before being assigned, to in-progress tickets getting buried in favor of easier tickets."
To improve matters, Info-Tech recommends that organizations define a structure by organizing the queue by content and assigning resources to the relevant queues to improve the service desk. A structured approach and clear guidelines on ownership and accountability for queue management will decrease response and resolution time along with the ticket backlog. Once these processes are defined, IT leaders can identify opportunities to build-in automation to improve efficiency.
Info-Tech's blueprint explains that a mature ticket queue management process is critical to the success of all other service desk processes. Info-Tech outlines the top ten tips to effectively manage a queue:
- Define the optimal queue structure.
- Design and assign resources to relevant queues.
- Define and document queue management processes.
- Clearly define queue management responsibilities for every team member.
- Establish clear ownership and accountability over all queues.
- Always keep ticket status and documentation up to date.
- Shift left to reduce queue volume.
- Build-in automation to improve efficiency.
- Configure the ITSM tool to support and optimize queue management processes.
- Don't lose visibility of the backlog.
"Without clear ownership and accountability over each queue, it becomes too easy to assume someone else is handling or monitoring a ticket when in fact, nobody is," says Sansone. "It's essential to assign a queue manager to each queue and ensure someone is responsible for monitoring ticket movement across all the queues for an effective queue management system."
Info-Tech's Improve Service Desk Ticket Queue Management blueprint can be downloaded and viewed now.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A lawyer for an Afghan refugee accused in the Albuquerque slayings of three Muslim entered a not guilty plea Friday on her client’s behalf.
Muhammad Syed, 51, appeared remotely for the court hearing and will remain held without bond pending trial. He is charged with three counts of murder and tampering with evidence, and police have identified him as the suspect in the killing of a fourth Muslim man.
Syed, who has been in the U.S. with his family for several years, previously denied involvement in the killings when authorities detained him earlier this month.
Authorities have not disclosed a motive for the killings, but prosecutors have described Syed as having a violent history. His public defenders have argued that previous allegations of domestic violence against Syed never resulted in convictions.
Authorities have said they have linked bullet casings found at two of the crime scenes with casings found in Syed’s vehicle and with guns found at his home and in his vehicle.
Syed was arrested Aug. 8 more than 100 miles (160 kilometers) from his Albuquerque home after tips led investigators to the Syed family. He told authorities he was on his way to Texas to find a new home for his family, saying he was concerned about the ambush-style killings.
Syed has been charged with these killings:
— Aftab Hussein, 41, was slain July 26 after parking his car in his usual spot near his home.
— Muhammad Afzaal Hussain, a 27-year-old urban planner who had worked on the campaign of a New Mexico congresswoman, was gunned down Aug. 1 while taking his evening walk.
— Naeem Hussain was shot Aug. 5 as he sat in his vehicle outside a refugee resettlement agency on the city’s south side following funeral services for two of the other shooting victims. Shots were fired at Hussain’s SUV, striking him in the head and the arm.
Federal authorities in court filings said cell phone records show Syed and his son, Shaheen Syed, were in the proximity of the Aug. 5 crime scene and it appeared from video surveillance that the elder Syed had followed Naeem Hussain.
Shaheen Syed faces a federal charge of providing a false address when purchasing a gun last year. His defense attorney has disputed that charge, but the younger Syed also remains in custody pending trial.
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News > Smart & Connected Life Experts Say a Mix of Touchscreen and Physical Controls are Best for Drivers Looking cool doesn’t make touchscreens better By Oliver Haslam Oliver Haslam Oliver Haslam is a freelance tech reporter for Lifewire, having written for iMore, How to Geek, Macworld, PC Mag, and many more for more than 10 years. lifewire's editorial guidelines Published on August 26, 2022 11:50AM EDT Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart & Connected Life Mobile Phones Internet & Security Computers & Tablets Smart Life Home Theater & Entertainment Software & Apps Social Media Streaming Gaming New tests show that drivers take longer to carry out tasks with touchscreens than with physical controls.Cars with physical controls are being phased out in favor of all-screen interfaces.A hybrid system of touchscreen and physical buttons might be the best solution, allowing tactile control and a live interface when required. Glenn Lindberg / Vi Bilägare New tests show that drivers are safer when they ditch touchscreens for physical controls, but that doesn’t mean we should forgo them altogether, experts say. Research by Swedish auto magazine Vi Bilägare looked at how long it took drivers to carry out basic in-car interactions while driving a variety of cars that featured large touchscreen interfaces. A 17-year-old Volvo V70 was also added as the control, a vehicle that had no touchscreen, relying instead on old-fashioned buttons and knobs. Cars with touchscreens required the driver to look away from the road for significantly longer periods of time than when driving the analog vehicle. Experts agree touchscreens can be problematic, but they have positives, too. “Physical buttons are good for very short (and especially binary) tasks,” Chris Schreiner, a director at UX Syndicated Research, agreed when speaking with Lifewire via email. “A good vehicle uses a mix of [different] types of interfaces, optimizing each.” One of those interfaces wasn’t tested by Vi Bilägare and could hold the answer. “Voice is (supposed to be) good for more complex tasks like searching for media or setting a destination in your satnav.” Cold, Hard Numbers Peter Dazeley / Getty Images During its testing, Vi Bilägare had someone carry out a number of in-car tasks while driving around an airfield at 110 km/h (68 mph.) Cars from numerous manufacturers were included in the test, with BMW, Dacia, Hyundai, and Mercedes just some of those involved. The cars chosen included both budget (Dacia) and luxury (Mercedes, BMW) models with the mid-range also represented by a number of other manufacturers. A Tesla Model 3 was also included — the vehicle is known for its large touchscreen and having very few physical controls throughout its entire cabin. A hybrid solution would work best when people have a main task like driving to do. Vi Bilägare’s suite of tasks required the driver to activate the vehicle’s heated seat, turn on the radio, reset the trip computer, and more but none of the tasks were extraordinary and were likely to be things carried out during daily driving. In terms of results, the 2005 Volvo V70 required that the driver spend just ten seconds pressing buttons and twiddling knobs. The vehicle traveled 306 meters during that time. By contrast, the MG Marvel R performed the worst, requiring a full 44.6 seconds to do the same tasks and traveling 1,372 meters during that period. The only modern car that came close to matching its analog rival was the Volvo C40 (13.7 seconds and 417 meters.) A Matter of Safety Vi Bilägare Taking attention away from the road has the potential to cause accidents, but distractions come in many forms. Research carried out by the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) found that a driver would normally react to something within just one second when they are paying full attention to the road. That time increased by 57% when using an in-car touchscreen, a figure higher than when texting (35%) and having a legal amount of alcohol in their system (12%.) Neale Kinnear, TRL’s head of behavioral science, reported that “taking your eyes off the road for two seconds can double the risk of having a crash, yet a driver can spend up to 20 seconds looking at a touchscreen to perform a simple task.” Don’t Ditch Screens Just Yet Lu ShaoJi / Getty Images Some experts believe that it would be a mistake to go back to an age when buttons were the only way to control cars. Instead, they think that a hybrid system of touchscreens and well-placed physical controls could be the answer carmakers have been looking for. “Most people use a touch screen mobile device without much difficulty,” Reginé Gilbert, an Industry Assistant Professor at NYI Tandon School of Engineering and a teacher of UX design at General Assembly told Lifewire via email. “Driving with touchscreens can be a distraction and a danger.” But that doesn’t mean that touchscreens don’t have their place. "A hybrid solution would work best when people have a main task like driving to do," added Gilbert. “Tactile solutions give someone the ability to feel something without having to look at it. Touch screens are definitely better suited for some things more than others.” Florens Verschelde, a UX engineer with StackBlitz, believes carmakers should look to another industry for inspiration when mixing physical controls with virtual ones. “[This is] why pro cameras have physical dials, not touchscreen-first UIs—but it did not stop some manufacturers from putting car controls behind a touchscreen,” they wrote on Twitter. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Email Address Sign up There was an error. Please try again. You're in! Thanks for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. Thank you for signing up! Tell us why! 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Father, son rescued after boat sinks in harbor
By WCVB Staff
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BOSTON (WCVB) — A father and son were rescued from the chilly waters of Boston Harbor after their boat struck some rocks and ended up in the water.
When first responders arrived, they found the two clinging to a floating cooler.
Boston Police’s harbor unit rushed out to Graves’ Light in Boston Harbor Wednesday afternoon after receiving the report about the incident.
The officers saw the father and the son, their heads just barely above water, clinging to the cooler.
“From a distance, it looked kind of like a lobster pot or something,” Stephen Merrick, with the Boston Police Department said. “As we got closer and it appeared larger, we knew.” The officers say the men were not far from their boat, making this rescue a best-case scenario.
Police say the father and son had been out lobster fishing on Wednesday when a trap line got tangled in their engines, causing those engines to fail.
The current pulled their 28-foot Grady White boat named glory days into rocks in the harbor, causing the vessel to take on water.
Police think the men had been treading water anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes.
The officers quickly pulled the father and son out of the water and checked on them quickly before rushing them to the shore where EMS was waiting.
Both men are doing OK tonight.
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Here & Now‘s Scott Tong and Celeste Headlee talk about the latest political developments with Yamiche Alcindor, anchor and moderator of Washington Week on PBS, and Marc Caputo, Florida-based national political reporter for NBC News Digital.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-1-6-6
(nine, one, six, six)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
9-1-6-6
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NEW CASTLE, Del. (AP) — A man was shot while traveling on a Delaware highway early Friday, state police said.
A 20-year-old Wilmington man was traveling southbound on Interstate 495 in the New Castle area around 3 a.m., when a vehicle on his right side opened fire, Delaware State Police said in a news release. Multiple shots were fired and the man was struck once, police said.
The man sped off and got onto Interstate 295 and his vehicle became disabled near Route 141. The man was taken to an area hospital, where police said he was treated for injuries that weren’t considered life-threatening. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Police-Man-shot-on-Delaware-interstate-17400552.php | 2022-08-26T19:00:02Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Police-Man-shot-on-Delaware-interstate-17400552.php | true |
In 1979, researchers unearthed the mummified body of a 55,000-year-old Steppe bison in the Alaskan tundra. Shortly after, they sliced off a piece of its neck — to eat!
Here's a news story told in rhyme:
This is not a traditional story.
Not many names or dates, so don't worry.
It's also not incredibly timely,
But it's about an ice age Steppe bison
And a man whose thought process defies me.
Let's start with the creature, lived more than 55,000 years ago
Was brought to his knees by a lion-ancestor foe.
Down went the bison on permafrost ground,
Which kept him from being eaten or found.
Neither predator nor man disturbed the behemoth mass
As it remained encased in a protective frozen glass.
Leaping forward to 1979,
a team of explorers venture out to mine
Gold is what they are on the lookout for,
on the spot where the bison hit the floor
With a hydraulic mining hose, they melted away,
Some frozen sludge, 'til someone said, Whoa! Stop! Hey!
They reported their findings to University of Alaska Fairbanks officials
Dale Guthrie, led the excavation, limiting interstitials.
The skeleton, the skin, the muscles — all in near-impeccable condition,
Guthrie named it Blue Babe, then sliced off a piece for a culinary mission.
"You know what we can do?," he asked
Host a dinner party and with cooking the meat, I'll be tasked.
The Blue Babe neck steak served eight,
With veggies and spices, and lots of booze they ate
Years later, writing about the taste,
Guthrie said, When thawed, one could mistake
The aroma for beef, not unpleasantly earthy.
But once in the mouth, his wife, Mary Lee Guthrie,
Told podcasters from Gimlet, it was worse than beef jerky.
Still, it was a great party, she fondly remembered,
A dreamy symbolism of the meal that endured.
It was a feast; by all counts a true celebration
An "imagining of the human experience on earth!,"
She said, with elation.
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Will weather interfere with Artemis I launch?
By Britley Ritz, CNN
When it comes to launching Artemis I — the next generation of spacecraft to explore the moon and beyond — forecasting the weather is a crucial part of its success.
Meteorologists can accurately forecast up to three days in advance, and even then, things can change. Launch dates that are set weeks to months in advance — such as Monday for Artemis I — can cause forecasters stress.
But launch preparations remain on track for Monday, NASA says, with a 70% chance of favorable weather. A two-hour launch window opens at 8:33 a.m. ET; scattered showers are the biggest concern during that period.
Adverse weather conditions are the most common cause of rocket countdown scrubs, according to meteorologist Mark Burger, the launch weather officer with the US Air Force at Cape Canaveral.
“Roughly 16% of every launch attempt we have at Cape Canaveral gets scrubbed due to weather,” said Burger, who has 23 years of forecast experience. “Roughly 23% of all the countdowns have some sort of weather consideration.”
If any aspect of the weather — temperature, precipitation, lightning, wind and clouds — is unfavorable, Artemis’ launch will be postponed until conditions improve. NASA has announced the next possible launch dates as September 2 and September 5 should the inaugural mission be delayed Monday.
Meteorologists have been working for years for a near-perfect forecast to allow for this mission’s 40,000-mile trip beyond the moon and back to Earth. Plans have included launch weather forecasts, ground operations forecasts, launch weather briefings and even forecasts for emergency landings and end-of-mission plans.
Burger started looking over weather data three years ago, keeping an eye on everything that could possibly delay the Artemis I mission.
“We had a tropical storm that was threatening the area, so they wanted to move some components to sturdier buildings,” he said. “We have a barge that comes and delivers parts for the Artemis mission over the last couple years. We forecast seas and waves all the way from New Orleans to the Cape.”
On launch day and the days preceding it, lightning and cloud cover are the most important to observe, because Florida is known as the lightning capital of North America, according to NASA forecasters.
“It’s more than just simply the lightning bolt that you see yourself, but also the capacity of each cloud to potentially carry a charge when you launch a rocket,” Burger said. “It could trigger lightning on its own.”
A launch could also be scrubbed when thunderstorms are in the vicinity. Sea breezes kick in during the summertime across Florida as well. Any type of cumulus cloud within 10 nautical miles (18.5 kilometers) of the flight path will also inhibit a launch.
“It’s not just the cloud itself but the history of the cloud,” Burger said. “Sometimes going back as far as four hours to producing lightning then could potentially be a no-go situation.”
Forecasters use sensitive radar and modern satellite data.
No one can predict an all clear on Artemis’ launch day on Monday, but Burger said he is realistically hopeful. “It won’t be perfect,” he said. “There are some concerns, but for now we have a fair opportunity to launch.”
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The company announces initial investment of $6 million with an additional estimated $8 million expected over 5 years
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc. ("Conterra Networks") today announced its continued investment in fiber network growth across Rapides Parish with its initial investment of $6 million and an additional estimated $8 million expected over 5 years.
Conterra designs and builds its 100% fiber network with symmetrical service, speeds of up to 10 Gbps, and 99.99% network reliability. The local team manages the all-fiber network, which is now available to approximately 3,646 Rapides Parish businesses and growing.
"We're committed to enabling limitless communications opportunities throughout Rapides Parish, providing ultra-high-capacity broadband networks to local businesses," said Craig Gunderson, President and CEO of Conterra Networks. "Our teams live and work in Rapides Parish, so we believe in investing in the community and allowing businesses to succeed through access to our innovative fiber network, custom solutions, and local customer support."
Conterra Networks is expanding and investing in communities in Louisiana, including Iberia Parish, Vermilion Parish, St. Landry Parish, Ouachita Parish, Calcasieu Parish, Bossier Parish, and Natchitoches Parish.
The expansion is part of the company's growing network infrastructure across the United States. To date, Conterra Networks has 13,250 fiber miles, 2,700 schools served, and over 7,500 on-net locations.
To learn more about Conterra Networks and the expansion efforts in Louisiana, visit www.conterra.com.
Founded in 2001, and now operating 13,250 fiber miles, Conterra Networks is one of the largest remaining independent broadband infrastructure companies in the United States based on its optical fiber and fixed wireless network assets and annual recurring revenues. The company is owned by affiliates of APG and Fiera, along with significant participation by the company's senior management team. For more information about Conterra Networks, please visit www.conterra.com.
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The company announces initial investment of $6 million with an additional estimated $8 million expected over 5 years
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conterra Ultra Broadband Holdings, Inc. ("Conterra Networks") today announced its continued investment in fiber network growth across Rapides Parish with its initial investment of $6 million and an additional estimated $8 million expected over 5 years.
Conterra designs and builds its 100% fiber network with symmetrical service, speeds of up to 10 Gbps, and 99.99% network reliability. The local team manages the all-fiber network, which is now available to approximately 3,646 Rapides Parish businesses and growing.
"We're committed to enabling limitless communications opportunities throughout Rapides Parish, providing ultra-high-capacity broadband networks to local businesses," said Craig Gunderson, President and CEO of Conterra Networks. "Our teams live and work in Rapides Parish, so we believe in investing in the community and allowing businesses to succeed through access to our innovative fiber network, custom solutions, and local customer support."
Conterra Networks is expanding and investing in communities in Louisiana, including Iberia Parish, Vermilion Parish, St. Landry Parish, Ouachita Parish, Calcasieu Parish, Bossier Parish, and Natchitoches Parish.
The expansion is part of the company's growing network infrastructure across the United States. To date, Conterra Networks has 13,250 fiber miles, 2,700 schools served, and over 7,500 on-net locations.
To learn more about Conterra Networks and the expansion efforts in Louisiana, visit www.conterra.com.
Founded in 2001, and now operating 13,250 fiber miles, Conterra Networks is one of the largest remaining independent broadband infrastructure companies in the United States based on its optical fiber and fixed wireless network assets and annual recurring revenues. The company is owned by affiliates of APG and Fiera, along with significant participation by the company's senior management team. For more information about Conterra Networks, please visit www.conterra.com.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Los Angeles-based law boutique Sklar Kirsh LLP announced that Founding Partners Jeffrey Sklar and Andrew Kirsh and Partners Robbin Itkin and Owen Gross were recognized in the 2023 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Best Lawyer awards are compiled by conducting exhaustive peer-review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers and honor only the top 5.3% of elite lawyers in the nation across 150 practice areas.
Sklar is a Co-Chairman of Sklar Kirsh LLP, the Chair of the firm's Corporate Department, and a member of its Management Committee. His clients range from individuals and early stage companies to large corporations. He advises clients in a variety of industries including advertising, alternative energy, apparel, consumer products, entertainment and media, manufacturing, medical devices, restaurants/hospitality, social media and technology. Sklar's principal areas of practice are corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, partner dispute resolution and executive compensation.
Kirsh is a Co-Chairman of Sklar Kirsh LLP, the Chair of the firm's Real Estate Department, and a member of its Management Committee. Kirsh is an experienced commercial real estate transactional attorney, whose clientele includes a broad spectrum of national, regional and local investors, funds, developers, operators, syndicators, private equity providers and lenders. His practice involves all aspects of the real estate industry, including acquisitions, dispositions, equity investments, syndications, fund formation, development, leasing, financing, note purchases and foreclosures.
Itkin is a Partner in and a leader of Sklar Kirsh's Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring practice group. Her experience restructuring billions of dollars of debt includes insolvency resolutions in chapter 11 cases and numerous restructurings outside the courtroom. As a mediator, Itkin uses her problem-solving strength to advise both healthy companies and those in distress, leading them to negotiate effectively with their own creditors and counterparties who are in fragile economic straits.
Gross is a Partner of Sklar Kirsh LLP in the Real Estate Department. He has over 20 years of experience as a transactional real estate attorney representing lenders, borrowers, buyers, sellers, developer partners, equity partners, governmental agencies, tenants, and landlords, with respect to all types of properties. The breadth of Gross's experience allows him to work on virtually all aspects of very complicated transactions, from due diligence to drafting and negotiating the primary documents at all stages of a real estate project and to understand the differences between, and the unique aspects of, raw land, office complexes and buildings, mixed-use projects, storage, hotels and restaurants, redevelopment projects, single- family residential developments, multi-family housing (both affordable and market), houses for rent, shopping centers, industrial, and warehouse and distribution centers.
Sklar Kirsh LLP is a boutique law firm that provides sophisticated and expert advice in the areas of corporate, real estate, bankruptcy, and entertainment law as well as commercial, real estate and entertainment litigation. For more information, visit www.SklarKirsh.com.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser revealed Thursday that the District of Columbia has no contingency plan for unvaccinated students, who will be banned from attending schools in person this fall after the first 20 days. See below for CCA President DaQuawn Bruce's full statement:
"Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser's decision to take away remote learning options for unvaccinated children has detrimental effects on black children, who only have a 60% vaccinated rate," said Bruce. "After Democrats spent years overreaching with COVID mandates, this is another huge step backwards that effectively leaves black children without an education."
"The D.C. school system already forces some children to endure a subpar education because of their ZIP code. Now, the overzealous application of health mandates is leaving some kids with NO education. America is the land of opportunity, so long as leaders limit the scope and reach of government. It is especially disconcerting that a black leader would embrace a policy that is negatively impacting black children."
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has begun scattering millions of packets of oral rabies vaccine from helicopters and planes over 13 states from Maine to Alabama.
The major aim is to keep raccoons from spreading their strain of the deadly virus to states where it hasn’t been found or isn’t widespread, said field trial coordinator Jordona Kirby.
The USDA is also continuing tests of a vaccine approved in Canada to immunize skunks as well as raccoons, said Kirby of Wildlife Services, which is part of the agriculture department’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Rabies is spread through an infected animal’s saliva, usually through bites. However, saliva that gets into the eyes, nose or mouth can also infect someone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Thirteen people in South Carolina were considered potentially exposed in March because they had bottle-fed or given medicine to a sick calf that turned out to have rabies, said Dr. Michael Neault, the state veterinarian.
Globally, the virus kills 60,000 people a year, most bitten by dogs, the World Health Organization states.
That’s about the same number that get shots to prevent rabies in the U.S. after being bitten or scratched by an infected or possibly infected animal, according to the CDC.
State and local pet vaccination laws mean the virus is mostly spread by wildlife in the U.S.
The national rabies control program started in 1997 in Texas, where coyotes were spreading the canine variant of the virus, Kirby said.
She said vaccine drops eliminated that variant in 2004. Three years later, the CDC declared the nation free of canine rabies.
That doesn’t mean unvaccinated pets are safe. Canine rabies is among more than 20 variants — seven found in terrestrial mammals and more than 13 in species of bats, said rabies control program coordinator Richard Chipman.
A bite from an animal infected with any variant can make any other mammal sick. Scratches occasionally do so, since animals lick their paws.
A three-year program in Arizona and New Mexico eliminated a bat rabies strain in foxes, Kirby said. And Texas, with help from USDA, dropped 1.1 million baits along the Mexican border in January to keep coyotes from bringing the canine variant back.
Raccoons are the main rabies reservoir in 18 states along and near the East Coast and skunks in 21 others, according to data from 2020, the latest year available.
Bats made up 31% of the nearly 4,500 animals found with rabies in 2020. But since nearly all of the 40-plus bat species found in the U.S. eat insects and the rest drink nectar or eat fruit, oral vaccines would be much trickier.
Some scientists have speculated that bats could be vaccinated during hibernation, perhaps with a fine mist or with a gel that could be transferred from bat to bat, Chipman said. Early research is testing the idea in vampire bats, which live in Mexico and Central and South America and might spread such a vaccine within a colony by grooming each other.
Rabid wildlife isn’t just a rural problem. A rabid fox on Capitol Hill was caught less than 24 hours after the first report in April. By then, about a half-dozen people had reported bites or nips to U.S. Capitol Police, but others may have gone to other agencies, a Capitol Police spokesperson said by email.
Raccoon rabies campaigns started in August in parts of northern Maine, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and southwestern Virginia. The 348,000 Raboral V-RG baits in Maine and 535,000 in the three other states are being dropped from planes in rural areas and from vehicles in urban and suburban areas.
In all, about 3.75 million packets — coated with a fishmeal attractant or encased in 1-inch (2.5-centimeter) fish meal cubes — will be distributed in nine states, ending when 1.1 million are dropped in Alabama in October.
The vaccine has been found safe for more than 60 kinds of animals including domestic dogs and cats. Eating a large number of vaccine packets might give dogs an upset stomach but wouldn’t cause any permanent problem, APHIS says.
About 3.5 million doses of the experimental vaccine Onrab are being distributed in parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Tennessee — which also are getting the approved vaccine — plus four other states.
Onrab comes in blister packs with green, marshmallow-flavored coating. Wildlife Services hopes it may be approved next year in spite of lingering pandemic-related delays.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico’s top environmental regulator on Thursday warned state lawmakers that taxpayers could be on the hook for groundwater contamination since the U.S. Defense Department continues to challenge the state’s authority to force cleanup of “forever chemicals” at two air bases.
The plumes of PFAS compounds are projected to move further beyond the boundaries of Cannon Air Force Base, and Environment Secretary James Kenney told a panel of lawmakers during a meeting in Clovis that it’s an urgent economic and environmental issue.
The state already has spent $6 million on the problem, he said.
The Defense Department has worked with other communities in neighboring Texas to remediate similar damage, but not in New Mexico, where the agency opted in January 2019 to file a lawsuit challenging the state’s regulatory authority.
Work also has been done in Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Colorado, and Kenney said that leaves New Mexico as the only state being sued by the federal government over this issue.
“We have to tackle this,” Kenney told members of the Legislature’s Water and Natural Resources Committee, “and unfortunately we are tackling it as taxpayers, as opposed to the Department of Defense tackling it as the polluter.”
Records obtained by the state Environment Department through public record requests do not indicate plans by the federal government to clean up contamination beyond Cannon’s boundaries.
The Air Force Civil Engineering Center announced earlier this spring that it was installing groundwater monitoring wells as a part of an investigation to determine the extent of potential PFAS compounds in groundwater from the base. The Air Force also installed filtration systems in 2021 and provided drinking water to some well owners who had their supplies tainted.
Advocates have long urged action on PFAS after thousands of communities detected PFAS chemicals in their water. PFAS chemicals have been confirmed at nearly 400 military installations and at least 200 million people in the United States are drinking water contaminated with PFAS, according to the Environmental Working Group, a research and advocacy organization.
In June, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warned some PFAS compounds found in drinking water were more dangerous than previously thought and pose health risks even at low levels.
The agency issued health advisories that set thresholds for PFOA and PFOS to near zero, replacing 2016 guidelines that had set them at 70 parts per trillion.
Found in products including cardboard packaging, carpets and firefighting foam, the toxic industrial compounds are associated with serious health conditions, including cancer and reduced birth weight.
With the EPA posed to set a drinking water standard for the compounds later this year, New Mexico lawmakers asked if that would mean more drinking water wells in the Clovis area and those around Alamogordo — home to Holloman Air Force Base — would have to be shut down if the level of contamination is detectable.
Kenney said there are numerous sites around New Mexico — from a national guard armory in Rio Rancho to an old army depot east of Gallup — where there’s suspected contamination.
Outside of Clovis, fourth generation dairy farmer Art Schaap had his livelihood destroyed by contamination from the nearby base. About 3,600 of his cows had to be euthanized, he had to let dozens of employees go, and it’s unlikely his farm will ever be contamination-free.
He told lawmakers about the resulting financial ruin and the mental and physical anguish.
“We’re just scratching the surface now with this problem,” Schaap said, warning that other dairies are next in line if the contamination isn’t addressed.
The state has helped with the disposal of the toxic livestock carcasses and state officials vowed Thursday they would continue to the fight the Defense Department in court. A federal judge just last week dismissed the agency’s lawsuit, saying it was a matter that needed to be decided by the New Mexico Court of Appeals.
Lawmakers suggested they might consider amending the state’s hazardous waste law to remove any ambiguity regarding the Environment Department’s authority for toxic chemicals like PFAS. They also discussed the possibility of an epidemiological study of residents and veterans to see if they have been exposed to the chemicals. | https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/forever-chemicals-pose-urgent-concern-in-new-mexico/ | 2022-08-26T19:06:50Z | https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/forever-chemicals-pose-urgent-concern-in-new-mexico/ | false |
LONDON, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The feud between Aldi and M&S over plagiarism of the famous Colin The Caterpillar has finally been subdued and a truce has been called between the two franchises.
To mark the feud a team of developers decided to create an innovative meme coin to bring some fun back to everyone's favourite caterpillar.
Carlossy Caterpillar (CARL) is the utility meme coin for those who love caterpillar cakes. Growing up everyone's favourite cake was Colin and the token can follow in the footsteps of DOGE and SHIB because of a similar liking to the community that the protocol can evoke.
The coin is aimed at those who followed the dispute and was created to draw more people into crypto through a commonality. Likewise, this is similar to Dogecoin where DOGE was the entry point for many new users into crypto and has now branched out into many new avenues and has become fully entrenched into the crypto ecosystem.
Carlossy has the potential to provide mutual benefits to all users who enter the token. Carlossy is an easy-to-understand and easy-to-use crypto and can be an excellent entry point for new users. Once holding the token introduction to the broader crypto world will often occur and with more and more educational content easily accessible begin looking across the wider market.
The community nature of meme coins also provides the opportunity for financial freedom as a strong community breeds HODLing. HODLing means holding the token for one another so that your financial goals can become true, with DOGE and SHIB showing some of the strongest crypto communities.
As such, Carlossy can benefit everyone and do so while having fun with memes of your favourite caterpillar cake.
Carlossy's native coin CARL will soon be purchasable across a range of DEXs before launching across CEXs. Currently, the coin is undergoing its presale and users can get the token for an early discount before the token listing goes live.
If you love Colin the Caterpillar, you'll love Carlossy.
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Invicta Watch Group ("Invicta") and the Las Vegas Raiders have created a new partnership to watch and experience, just in time for the 2022 football season, making Invicta the Official Timekeeper of the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium. This partnership agreement allows Invicta to run and operate pop-up shops and collaborative activations at Allegiant Stadium, and to serve as the official timekeeper for the Raiders at all their home games throughout this season.
"We are thrilled to be the official timekeeper of the Las Vegas Raiders and Allegiant Stadium," noted Invicta CEO Eyal Lalo. "As one of the fastest growing watch brands in the world, and with the continued growth of our watch collector community, we saw an ideal match between the Raiders and Invicta. This partnership gives us the opportunity to expand and offer custom and detail-crafted timepieces as well as to showcase our overall collection of over 4,000 unique styles. Timekeeping is an integral part of sports, and our Swiss heritage established in 1837 is a perfect match to exemplify precision timekeeping. Invicta collectors love football, and we love the Raiders organization, so this partnership was a no-brainer," added Lalo.
Invicta watches will be prominently featured both for sale at the stadium and advertised on displays, game clocks, and billboards at Allegiant Stadium. Additionally, Invicta will operate several activation zones and pop up stores throughout the regular season and at Raiders home games at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders-themed watches, custom made and approved in partnership with the NFL and the Raiders, will be available at Allegiant Stadium and in Invicta's Las Vegas stores located at 855 S Grand Central Pkwy. #1504 Las Vegas, NV 89106 and 7400 S Las Vegas Blvd. #38, Las Vegas, NV 89123.
With Invicta's dedication to impeccable craftsmanship in timekeeping, and with a singular focus on delivering the highest caliber precision timepieces in the finest tradition of specialty engineered horology, Invicta is proud to deliver these unique watches to all NFL and Raiders fans in Las Vegas and beyond. Invicta's longtime tradition of satisfying the most discerning watch collectors can now be enjoyed by Raider Nation and beyond who appreciate tradition, dedication, and a commitment to excellence. It is an honor and a privilege for Invicta to be welcomed in by the Raiders as the team's official timekeeper.
Invicta and the Raiders invite all football fans to experience the excitement of the game at Allegiant Field and to come on the Invicta time journey together, for an experience of a lifetime.
INVICTA, the flagship brand of the INVICTA WATCH GROUP was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland in 1837. Invicta has been recognized for its vast amount of designs and product innovations targeted to all demographics and age groups and a strong following from collectors worldwide. Invicta has over 4000 unique models and styles of watches, and has received over 55 design and mechanical patents and holds over 1,250 trademarks. It has received the coveted Red Dot design award for product design and innovation. This long and rich heritage in innovation and design continues to define the Invicta brand identity and its unique and exclusive positioning in the watch industry.
In addition to its iconic INVICTA brand, INVICTA WATCH GROUP owns, designs, manufactures and distributes the TechnoMarine, S. Coifman, and Glycine Switzerland brands. Additionally, it has long-standing license agreements with Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, DC Comics, Warner Brothers, Shaquille O'Neal, US Army, US Navy, Romero Britto, and the NFL, among others, for high end collectible and limited-edition watches. From high-end, luxury Swiss time pieces to accessible fashion watches, each of the Invicta brands is recognized for inherent quality and distinctive style. Collectively, the Invicta brands are sold worldwide, including throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Please visit www.invictawatchgroup.com and www.invictawatch.com for more information on all of its brands or contact us at service@invictawatch.com.
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Luzerne County Coroner Francis Hacken confirmed on Friday that he submitted his resignation on Thursday.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joe E. Tata, the actor known as the Peach Pit diner owner Nat Bussichio on the 1990s teen drama “Beverly Hills, 90210” has died. He was 85.
His daughter, Kelly Katherine Tata, announced in a GoFundMe page posting on Thursday that her father died Wednesday night. She previously wrote that her father had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2018.
“My father and I are forever grateful for the love and support of family, friends and fans,” said Tata’s daughter, who also wrote that the remaining funds raised from the campaign will be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. She called her father was “honest, kind, and a truly incredible father.”
Tata appeared in television shows including “Lost in Space,” “The Rockford Files,” “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” and the original “Batman” series. But he was most popular for the role he played on “Beverly Hills, 90210” for all 10 seasons of the hit series.
Tata reprised the Nat Bussichio role in the spin-off series “90210,” which aired on the CW network from 2008 to 2013.
Ian Ziering, a “90210” star, wrote in a social media post that he admired Tata as “one of the happiest people I’ve ever worked with.”
He said Tata was “generous with his wisdom as he was with his kindness.” | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/entertainment-news/ap-joe-e-tata-actor-for-beverly-hills-90210-dies-at-85/ | 2022-08-26T19:24:10Z | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/entertainment-news/ap-joe-e-tata-actor-for-beverly-hills-90210-dies-at-85/ | false |
Rep. Jerry Nadler is projected to beat Rep. Carolyn Maloney in the Democratic primary for New York’s 12th Congressional District, a contest that pitted two powerful committee chairs with decades of experience in the House against each other.
NBC, CBS and CNN called the race before 9:35 p.m.
Nadler is the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and currently represents the 10th District, while Maloney is the chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee and holds the 12th District. The decennial redistricting process merged the cores of their districts along the Upper East Side and the Upper West Side.
During his victory speech, Nadler thanked Maloney for her “decades of service to our city” and called progressive attorney Suraj Patel, who also ran in the primary, an “exceptionally bright, committed young leader.”
Maloney said during her concession speech that she had congratulated Nadler over the phone and said she hoped Patel’s campaign “will inspire other young people to get engaged, to volunteer and to run for office and push changes that we need.”
The congresswoman also noted her work securing the completion of the Second Avenue subway and efforts geared toward a women’s history museum, among other issues.
Nadler had opened up a strong polling lead going into Tuesday’s primary and had key endorsements from Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and The New York Times’s editorial board — which strategists had said may prove consequential given Nadler’s and Maloney’s similar voting records and years in Congress.
In an interview with The Hill last week, Nadler’s campaign touted several votes that differentiated him from his colleague: his votes against the Patriot Act and Iraq War and his vote in favor for the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Maloney had voted against the 2015 deal while voting for the Patriot Act and Iraq War.
But Maloney has been hitting back, arguing against what she called an “old boys network” and making the case that in an era with a conservative Supreme Court and states rolling back reproductive rights, it’s more important than ever to have a woman with her experience in the House.
The tumultuous primary guaranteed that at least one of the House lawmakers would see their time in Congress come to a close.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) used the opportunity to thank Maloney for her work as a “prolific and effective legislator” who took on special interests and tackled issues like helping provide 9/11 first responders with health care benefits and homing in on credit card user protections.
“For three decades in the House, Chairman Nadler has been a commanding force for freedom and justice: whether protecting our children from gun violence, fighting for civil rights for all or defending our Democracy. His leadership has been essential to advancing many of our key priorities,” Pelosi added.
The Cook Political Report rates the district as “solid Democrat.”
Updated Aug. 24, 11:20 a.m. | https://www.localsyr.com/the-hill-new-york-politics/nadler-ousts-maloney-in-contentious-new-york-house-primary/ | 2022-08-26T19:24:34Z | https://www.localsyr.com/the-hill-new-york-politics/nadler-ousts-maloney-in-contentious-new-york-house-primary/ | true |
HARTFORD — State police are currently searching for a man who fled from Hartford Superior Court on Thursday afternoon during a court proceeding.
The man is identified as Hartford resident Marico Ellis, 24. Police said he was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and no shoes.
State police said they are actively searching for Ellis in Hartford, and have notified Hartford Police as well as other area departments.
According to court records, Ellis had been in court for a plea hearing to respond to charges including second-degree assault, first-degree threatening, criminal possession of a pistol, and possession of narcotics with intent to sell, among other charges.
Ellis had been released on bond before the scheduled hearing, according to court records.
Anyone with any information is asked to call 911, police said.
Ben covers Vernon and Stafford for the Journal Inquirer. | https://www.journalinquirer.com/crime_and_courts/man-flees-hartford-courthouse/article_c9f08b92-24a0-11ed-8ad0-cb3291ec22c1.html | 2022-08-26T19:26:45Z | https://www.journalinquirer.com/crime_and_courts/man-flees-hartford-courthouse/article_c9f08b92-24a0-11ed-8ad0-cb3291ec22c1.html | true |
(KTLA) – Residents in L.A.’s Hollywood Hills neighborhood spotted an A-list celebrity Thursday morning, but it wasn’t George Clooney or Beyoncé.
Instead, it was a full-grown mountain lion, and most likely P-22 — aka “L.A.’s most famous feline.”
The puma, who resides mostly in the Griffith Park area and is believed to be about 12 years old, was caught on a doorbell camera walking down a residential street.
Video from one home shows the cougar strolling down the street in broad daylight. Other cameras captured the big cat strolling through yards at night.
“It’s wild. It’s wild. You hear of it, but usually there’s so many people out between the cars or people jogging or walking their dogs, you don’t think it would come around our part of the neighborhood,” said Jeffrey Drew, who lives in the area.
Drew’s partner, Jon-Eric Baer, said he was concerned for their small dog.
“I’m from the inner city, so I’m good with gang members, but with big-a– cats, I’m not that good,” Baer said. “That thing was huge.”
The area is no stranger to bobcats, deer, skunk and other creatures, but “rarely do you see a cat that big,” Drew added.
“It’s the big news. I thought it was exciting,” he said.
While the National Parks Service has yet to confirm if this particular lion is P-22, it seems likely given the cat’s size and the monitoring collar visible around its neck. P-22 was also spotted outside a Hollywood Hills home in April. | https://www.ksn.com/news/dont-miss-this/doorbell-cam-captures-large-mountain-lion-roaming-hollywood-hills/ | 2022-08-26T19:27:06Z | https://www.ksn.com/news/dont-miss-this/doorbell-cam-captures-large-mountain-lion-roaming-hollywood-hills/ | true |
Naomi Judd autopsy confirms country singer’s cause of death
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — An autopsy report in the death of country singer Naomi Judd that was obtained Friday by The Associated Press confirmed what family members have already said about how she died. Judd, 76, killed herself with a gun on April 30 at her home in Tennessee.
“We have always shared openly both the joys of being family as well its sorrows, too. One part of our story is that our matriarch was dogged by an unfair foe,” a statement from the family released on Friday read. “She was treated for PTSD and bipolar disorder, to which millions of Americans can relate.”
The autopsy, which is considered a public record in Tennessee, showed several prescription drugs in Judd’s system that are used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder and bipolar disorder.
Naomi and her daughter Wynonna Judd scored 14 No. 1 songs in a career that spanned nearly three decades. Naomi Judd died the day before she and Wynonna were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
The family has asked for privacy as they mourn and encouraged anyone in a similar crisis to seek help. The national suicide and crisis lifeline is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org.
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Olli Salumeria expands its high-protein grab-and-go snack line with a new Pepperoni Mozzarella offering launching in August
Company's largest-ever integrated marketing campaign will position Snack Packs as perfect for busy fall routines
OCEANSIDE, Calif., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One of the fastest-growing names in Italian-style salami is expanding its popular snack pack line with a new pairing that combines two of its most-requested, on-trend deli flavors for the very first time: pepperoni and mozzarella.
Oceanside, Calif.-based Olli Salumeria has set a late-summer launch date for its Olli® Pepperoni Mozzarella Snack Pack, the latest offering in its line of high-protein grab-and-go mini meals, This newest snack pack, combining sliced, slow-cured Olli Pepperoni and Mozzarella cheese with La Panzanella crackers, joins four other Olli Snack Pack salami/cheese pairings including Genoa/Fontina, Sopressata/Cheddar, Calabrese/Asiago and Prosciutto/Mozzarella.
Olli's Pepperoni Mozzarella Snack Pack will be available at supermarkets nationwide and select specialty retailers in August 2022, for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $3.99.
Launched in 2018, Olli® Snack Packs leverage the current charcuterie craze with single-serving, gluten-free and keto-friendly snack packs featuring premium, slow-cured salami, cheese and crackers on-the-go.
Made with simple, natural ingredients that are hormone- and antibiotic-free, and slow-cured according to multi-generational Italian family recipes, Olli Snack Packs offer a convenient snack option with 13 grams of protein that deliver the on-trend flavors of charcuterie in a single-serving, two-ounce portion.
"As part of our ongoing mission to bring the distinctive flavors of our slow-cured salami to consumers in the U.S., we're always looking for new pairings and other ways to reach foodies, busy families and those looking for an authentic Italian experience," said Olli Salumeria President Oliviero Colmignoli. "Olli Snack Packs combine our famous salami with high-quality pairings to create an easy, flavorful and satiating mini meal for anyone on the go. The only thing missing is the charcuterie board."
"With our latest Olli Snack Pack, we're pairing two of the most beloved, most classic charcuterie flavors – pepperoni and mozzarella – for the first time and in way that reminds everyone of Olli's 170-year legacy in Italian salami," Colmignoli said.
Led by Colmignoli, the grandson of cured-meat legend Ferruccio Fiorucci, Olli Salumeria is driven to introducing Americans to the sweeter, less acidic taste of salami slow-cured in the Italian method. From state-of-the-art processing facilities, Olli Salumeria combines genuine old-world family recipes, curing techniques and quality ingredients with a commitment to becoming the first 100% preservative-free Italian salami producer in America.
Charcuterie became increasingly popular during the COVID-19 pandemic, as consumers sought exciting, premium foods at home. Online searches about charcuterie grew nearly 300% through 2021, with continued interest in the post-pandemic period.
Olli Snack Packs can be found nationally at Walmart and on Amazon, at select Publix, and Albertsons locations, and at an increasing number of regional supermarkets and specialty retailers across the country.
For more information on the Olli story, curing technique and products, visit www.olli.com or follow Olli Salumeria Americana on Facebook and Instagram.
Olli Salumeria is a U.S.-based salumeria (Italian for "delicatessen") that faithfully carries on fourth generations of the salami-making traditions of one of Italy's most famous salami families. Named after Oliviero Colmignoli, the grandson of cured-meat legend Ferruccio Fiorucci. who produced his first salami in 1850, Olli is driven to introducing Americans to the sweeter, less acidic taste of salami slow-cured in the Italian method. The company offers a growing line of snack packs, antipasto, pre-sliced trays, individual sticks and bulk, charcuterie-worthy salami chubs to preferred retailers, discriminating foodies, natural snack lovers and those simply wanting an authentic taste of Italy.
From state-of-the-art processing facilities in Oceanside, Calif., which Oliviero and his team selected for its Mediterranean climate, Olli combines genuine Italian recipes, curing techniques and quality with a commitment to being the first 100% preservative free Italian salami producer in America.
Olli can be found nationally at Walmart and on Amazon, at select Publix and Albertsons locations and at regional supermarkets and specialty retailers across the country. To find an Olli retailer near you, go to www.olli.com/locate-products.
For more information on the Olli story, curing technique and products, visit www.olli.com or follow Olli Salumeria Americana on Facebook and Instagram.
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(The Hill) – A redacted FBI affidavit used to convince a judge for a search warrant for former President Trump’s Florida home noted that authorities found 184 classified documents in their initial review of recovered boxes in an effort that began just a few months after he left office.
Authorities’ concern that Trump may have additional national security information at his private residence was spurred by a review of the 15 boxes recovered by the National Archives in January.
The affidavit indicates that among the 184 documents were 25 that contained top secret information, including those gained from “clandestine human sources,” information prohibited from being shared with foreign governments, and information obtained by monitoring “foreign communications signals.”
The 28-page affidavit contains numerous redactions but indicates authorities believed “evidence, contraband, fruits of crime, or other items illegally possessed” would be found at Mar-a-Lago.
Entirely redacted is a provision explaining why the government believed additional “classified [national defense information]” would be found on the premises.
In a separate filing explaining the rationale behind its redactions, DOJ said it had to protect “a broad range of civilian witnesses,” warning they would likely face intimidation.
The same federal magistrate judge who approved the search ordered DOJ to release the affidavit that convinced him to approve the warrant. Judge Bruce Reinhart concluded Thursday that proposed redactions from DOJ were narrow enough to allow for public disclosure while protecting their ongoing investigation.
The affidavit offers new information about the extent of the saga to recover documents from Mar-a-Lago. The document says the National Archives first reached out about retrieving records as early as May 6, 2021 — just a few months after Trump left office.
Yet it wasn’t until late that year that the Trump team alerted Archives that they had 12 boxes ready for pick up. The agency would instead leave with 15.
The release of the redact affidavit follows the disclosure of the warrant that allowed for the search of Trump’s home, indicating that storing documents there may have violated the Espionage Act, as well as two other statutes.
One bars concealing, removing and mutilating government documents, and the other prohibits similar actions when done “with the intent to impede, obstruct, or influence [an] investigation.”
An inventory released alongside the warrant indicated the FBI recovered 11 different sets of classified documents during the search, along with information about “the president of France” and Trump’s pardon of his ally Roger Stone.
The affidavit consistently refers to the possibility of finding “national defense information” at Trump’s home, a term used in the Espionage Act. The law does not require mishandling classified materials, only information that if released could injure the United States.
In a statement from Trump shortly after the affidavit’s release, the former president called the document “a total public relations subterfuge by the FBI & DOJ” that was not reflective of “our close working relationship regarding document turnover – WE GAVE THEM MUCH.”
But the affidavit counters some of the prior statements from Trump and his legal team.
While in prior statements Trump noted that he put a larger lock on his storage room at Mar-a-Lago at the request of the government — “We agreed. They were shown the secured area, and the boxes themselves” — the interaction does not appear to be as friendly as Trump suggested.
“They have not been handled in an appropriate manner or stored in an appropriate location. Accordingly, we ask that the room at Mar-a-Lago where the documents had been stored be secured and that all of the boxes that were moved from the White House to Mar-a-Lago (along with any other items in that room) be preserved in that room in their current condition until further notice,” the Justice Department wrote in a June 8 letter.
That correspondence came after DOJ had already issued a May subpoena requesting Trump return classified materials kept at Mar-a-Lago.
An included letter from Trump’s team also seems to indicate that they were aware that same month that the former president could face charges.
“Any attempt to impose criminal liability on a President or former President that involves his actions with respect to documents marked classified would implicate grave constitutional separation-of powers issues. Beyond that, the primary criminal statute that governs the unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents or material does not apply to the President,” an attorney for Trump wrote in a May 25 letter.
But that letter references a statute that was ultimately not listed among those included in the warrant for searching Trump’s home. Trump’s attorneys imply he is immune from charges under a law dealing with unauthorized removal and retention of classified documents. Violating that law now triggers felony charges rather than a misdemeanor following a bill passed by Republicans and signed into law by Trump.
Trump has not been charged in connection with the search, and the affidavit does not name him as having potentially violated various statutes, instead saying evidence of violations may be found at the premises.
Trump had called for the release of both the warrant and the affidavit. He filed a separate case, however, seeking an injunction to stall the FBI’s investigation and asking a court to appoint a special master for the case. Doing so would let an outside party approved by the court first review the evidence taken during the search before the FBI can review it.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates. | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/heavily-redacted-affidavit-says-184-classified-docs-found-at-trump-residence/ | 2022-08-26T19:31:06Z | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/heavily-redacted-affidavit-says-184-classified-docs-found-at-trump-residence/ | false |
The Red Arrows received unacceptable behaviours and active bystander training following allegations including sexual assault and misogyny, it has been reported.
Military police were sent to the Red Arrows base to educate members of the team on “consent” in wake of the claims, The Times reports, citing unnamed sources.
It claims new training came days after more than 40 personnel, including young female recruits, gave evidence against the aerobatic display team.
The paper previously said the 40 personnel provided 250 hours of evidence to an inquiry which began earlier this year, describing the Red Arrows as “toxic”.
PA news agency understands that unacceptable behaviours and active bystander training was delivered at RAF Scampton, in Lincolnshire, and that the Red Arrows were among those to receive it.
It is understood to be delivered throughout the RAF, in addition to mandatory diversity and inclusivity training.
PA asked the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to clarify when the training was delivered and whether it was in reaction to the allegations but the MoD did not immediately respond.
It comes after RAF boss Air Chief Marshal Sir Mike Wigston, promised to “address as a priority” concerns around the culture of the service.
In an internal statement sent on Thursday, Sir Mike wrote: “You will be well aware of the ongoing focus on the Royal Air Force in the media and on social media, on a number of topics, over the past weeks.
“I am acutely conscious that the coverage affects us all, whether regular, reserve, civil servant, or contractor, as well as our families and loved ones; and there are legitimate questions being asked which I am determined we will address as a priority.”
He added: “It is right that when issues are raised we take swift action to address them, and we continue to strive for an open and honest reporting culture within the service.
“I thank all of you for the part you play in that, our commanders and line managers especially.
“If you have a concern about an issue or risk that you believe contravenes the values and standards of the service or the Civil Service Code, or exposes the organisation to significant criticism or harm, I encourage you to raise it through the correct channels, your chain of command in the first instance or, if you feel unable to do so for any reason, via the MoD’s confidential helpline or the RAF Police.”
“Recent news coverage has addressed our values and standards, our culture and behaviours, and our determination to meet the MoD’s level of ambition for diversity.
“All of this will be the focus of an Air Force board meeting on September 7.
“As a leadership team, we are clear that unacceptable behaviours have no place in our service.”
The Chief of the Air Staff has invited defence ministers to the meeting on September 7 to discuss personnel policy.
Sir Mike has also asked the department to support a review of RAF recruiting policies, practices and direction, which will seek assurances on current and proposed recruiting practices.
He added: “Having the ministerial team join will enable us to set out the work we have been doing to address concerns in this area and also to discuss how we progress toward an organisation that can draw from the widest possible pool of talent.” | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/politics/3634801/red-arrows-received-unacceptable-behaviours-and-bystander-training/ | 2022-08-26T19:32:10Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/politics/3634801/red-arrows-received-unacceptable-behaviours-and-bystander-training/ | false |
DETROIT - The term “ride at your own risk” has never rang more true than when it comes to the famous Belle Isle Giant Slide. After video went viral last weekend showing people going dangerously fast, getting air and slamming down on the unforgiving metal track, dozens of thrill-seekers couldn’t wait to get on the slide when it reopened today.
The slide, which has been around since 1967, first reopened last weekend after being shut down for two years because of COVID. The Michigan DNR, which staffs it, closed the ride shortly after because it was just too dangerous.
They actually posted a video on Facebook showing riders how to properly slide demonstrating that riders should lean forward and not back. To also help control the speed, a staff member continuously sprays parts of the slide with water.
As you can see in our previously live video, rides were mixed when it reopened this morning at 11:00 a.m. Some sliders went so slow they got temporarily stuck, while others has smooth, picture-perfect rides and others, well, not so much. They got air and it was an epic trainwreck that you couldn’t take your eyes off of.
“I got a little air. I had some fun. Back in the day it was also extremely fun,” 58-year old Vernon Powell of Detroit told MLive after riding the slide decades after he first rode it as a kid. “Safety is a big deal now, back then, it wasn’t. Back then, you could ride with multiple people. You could line up like a bobsled and slide right down. Some kids would stand up like they were surfing. You could also go head first.”
The hill is about 40-feet tall. It’s $1 per ride. Riders must be 48 inches tall and must ride individually in a potato sack.
“This was the first time I’ve been on this in 40 years,” Detroit’s Antonio DeBerry told MLive. “I used to ride this every weekend when I was a kid. My mother used to bring us out here. I’m 57. Back then, we slid, we didn’t fly, but it was fun. It’s been an exciting trip coming back. I went airborn this time and didn’t even know it. You may think as you’re going down you may hurt something, but it was extremely fun.”
The Belle Isle Giant Slide is open this weekend from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Next weekend, September 2-4, will be the last of the season. Hours will also be 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Late correction: In a Sunday Magazine story titled “The elusive amrita” (Aug. 14, 2022), the reference to Durvasa insulting the hedonistic Indra should be corrected to cursing.
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An MG for the modern age
I made a special effort to enjoy my time behind the wheel this week. Well, I felt I should, given that the age of the self-driving car is upon us.
That’s right. From 2025 your car could be driving you rather than the other way around, if Government claims are to be believed.
I know, we should all be hesitant in believing official statements, especially when it comes to motoring, but it seems that developments really are afoot regarding automated motoring.
It sounded like science fiction. I never really imagined that the humble motorist would be replaced by a robot.
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Although to be honest, judging by the poor standard of driving I see – not by Yorkshire Post readers, I’m sure – a robot at the wheel might be a good thing.
But back to the point, I’ve enjoyed driving the MG. It is a brand which conjures up images of traditional petrol-engined sports cars, but in truth the modern MG is a different beast altogether.
It might not yet be self-driving but it is a very modern affair nonetheless. It is an electric vehicle and an SUV, not something many of us would associate with MG but the brand has been reinvented. It is owned by a Chinese company.
This car is the MG ZS EV, which was named Affordable Electric Car of the Year at Auto Express’s new car awards ceremony in London earlier this year.
It was recognised as a great value option for those looking for a no-compromise affordable EV. Judges highlighted its winning combination of usability, practicality and accessible price.
It is part of a resurgent MG. Last year it was announced that MG has set yet more records recording a 383.1 per cent sales increase in the same month that the New MG ZS EV arrived in the brand’s rapidly developing dealer network.
It must be said that the rise was from a pretty low level but still impressive. MG cemented its position as the fastest growing mainstream car brand in the UK. The MG ZS was also the UK’s sixth best-selling model across the entire car market.
Much of the success was driven by the brand’s plug-in models, with MG having the highest battery-electric (BEV) mix of any manufacturer selling a mix of traditional and alternative fuel cars. Another key part of the sales success was the performance of MG’s dealer network, which is growing rapidly with over 40 new dealers being appointed since the beginning of 2021.
So, how does the ZS EV shape up? The renewed model builds on the success of the older ZS EV, which is the brand’s best-selling pure electric model and a consistent fixture among the UK’s top 10 best-selling EVs.
The revised model makes the MG ZS EV even better and is characterised by a modernised design, improved performance, a significantly longer range, and even more technology.
It introduces a fresh 72kWh battery pack delivering a substantial range increase, as well as a new iSMART connectivity system, which brings state-of-the-art infotainment to the latest model.
In styling terms, the New MG ZS EV gets a new electric-only front end, with a stamped-effect grille to improve aerodynamics and a new charging port. The bold new face is set off by LED headlights and distinctive daytime running lights. It also gets a redesigned rear bumper and new wheels.
ZS EV is offered in a choice of two trim levels and two battery variants. MG is introducing two new version names, starting with the new ZS EV – SE and Trophy. The version tested here has a range of 198 miles which is fine for most needs. It charges quickly – from 0 to 80 per cent in 42 minutes.
Charging status is now readily viewed on the four-stage indicator LEDs inside the port. The combination Type 2 and CCS charger provides up to 7kW fast charging using the on-board AC charger, or up to 76kW DC rapid charging. This means the Long Range 72 kWh battery can be charged from 0 to 100 per cent in 10-and-a-half hours on a standard 7kW charger, or as little as 42 minutes on a 100kW rapid charger.
Every new MG ZS EV also comes with the new state-of-the-art MG iSMART connectivity system, which offers a connection via a smartphone app, through which various car, climate, security and charging functions can be controlled remotely.
At the heart of the system is a 10.1-inch tablet-style touchscreen, with new graphics and improved functionality. The new model also gets a new instrument cluster and wireless phone charging.
The test car is a Trophy specification so it comes with 360 degree parking camera, wireless phone charging and heated front seats.
MG offers six models in the UK including three plug-in cars – the MG ZS EV, the game-changing MG5 EV and MG HS Plug-in Hybrid, all backed up by MG’s comprehensive seven-year warranty. | https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/lifestyle/cars/an-mg-for-the-modern-age-3816910 | 2022-08-26T19:33:51Z | https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/lifestyle/cars/an-mg-for-the-modern-age-3816910 | false |
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The weather will soon be turning cooler, which means it’s time swap out the flip-flops and shorts for sweaters, scarves and, of course, some comfy and cute fall boots.
If you’re in need of a new pair, but don’t want to spend too much, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best-reviewed fall boots on Amazon that are all under $100.
From ankle boots to knee-high fashion boots and even some that you’ll need for a hike, take a look at our picks for the best affordable fall boots at Amazon.
Dream Pairs Women’s High-Heel Ankle Bootie
These high-heel ankle books from Dream Pairs are priced between $30 and $45, depending on the color. The boots have a synthetic sole and chunky 3-inch heel. They are made of soft suede and have double gore panels, which help ensure a secure and flexible fit.
With more than 5,000 reviews from Amazon users, the boots have 4.6 stars out of 5 and 76% of customers have given them a perfect score. While some customers say they would be better with a zipper, most call them cute, comfortable, easy to walk in and great for casual wear.
One customer who gave them 5 stars says they’re the best boots they’ve ever purchased.
“The quality of these boots for the price is excellent. They’re well made and have good grip (I’ve walked over ice on them!) super comfy inside too,” reviewer Jemma wrote. “They have an area that springs back under the ball of your foot, I assume to relieve pressure, but it’s not super noticeable at the same time which makes it comfortable.”
STQ Women’s Combat Boots Lace-Up Ankle Booties
These lace-up ankle booties from STQ Women come in black, brown or gray and are priced between $40-$63. You can also clip a coupon to save an extra $5.
Made of faux leather, these fall boots are 100% vegan. The boots have a breathable insole, padded collar, rubber sole and are non-slip for rainy and snowy weather. They have a zipper closure and lace-up design and go well with jeans, dresses and skirts.
These booties have more than 12,000 reviews at Amazon, with customers saying they’re cute and comfy, good quality, true to size and made well. A few customers have said they’re a bit hard to zip, but most say they’re water-resistant, which is a plus during the changing seasons.
“This is my go-to fall season shoe/boot,” reviewer Y7G wrote. “It goes well with ankle skirts and also jeans. If these wear out, I will be buying another pair just like it!”
Soda Pioneer Mid-Heel Ankle Bootie
These Soda Pioneer Mid-Heel Ankle Booties are priced between $21-$55 and come in six colors. The heel is approximately 2-inches tall and the boots feature wide stretchy elastic side panels, which make them easy to put on and take off.
Some Amazon customers have posted questions to others about the boots, including if they are water-resistant. Other customers have responded, saying they do appear to have water-resistant soles and are waterproof in certain conditions.
Globalwin Women’s Quilted Knee-High Fashion Boots
Coming in 14 shades of black or brown, these Globalwin Women’s Quilted Knee-High Fashion Boots are priced between $48-$51.
Made of 100% vegan-friendly synthetic leather, the boots are detailed with gold buckles and a rugged knit finish. The boots work for the spring and fall, or can be worn with thick socks to keep you warm in the winter. With a zipper closure, they are easy to put on, but they run large, so you may want to consider that when ordering.
With nearly 12,000 reviews, customers say they’re well-made, work well with socks and many reviewers say they get compliments when they wear them. They have a total rating of 4.3 stars out of 5. One customer who gave them a full 5 stars says they were worried about ordering boots online, but they love them.
“I was skeptical because they’re from Amazon and scared because I hate breaking in any type of shoe or boot but these didn’t even need to be broken in,” Rosie Green wrote. “I wore them for an entire cold day of shopping and my feet didn’t even slightly hurt. I did put in my own inserts because I have plantar fasciitis but that’s not a complaint for me.”
Coach Rivington Rain Bootie
While these stylish Coach Rivington Rain Booties would work year-round in wet weather, they’re especially great for late-fall rain showers that often have a habit of turning into snow. Once you’re already wearing cute rain boots, a light snow shower is no big deal!
These designer boots are regularly priced at $95, but some sizes and colors are on sale, with prices as low as $61 as of this writing. The pull-on boots are made of a lightweight, synthetic glossy rubber with a sock-like fit inside. They also have a round, closed-toe front, mini flat heel and, of course, are covered in Coach’s signature “C” print.
Globalwin Women’s 17YY12 Fashion Boots
These Globalwin Women’s Fashion Boots are priced between $48 and $56 and come in 13 different shades of brown, black or gray. Made of faux leather, they have a buckle detail, zipper on the side and should pair well with jeans or dresses all throughout autumn.
The boots have more than 10,000 reviews, with 70% of customers giving them a full five stars and saying they are cute, have great arch support and have plenty of room inside.
One customer who gave them top marks says the boots go with everything, whether its jeans or leggings.
“I am pleasantly surprised by these boots especially for a brand that I’ve never even heard of,” Kindle Customer wrote. “They are comfortable, they fit like they should and I had actually bought a pair of inserts to put in them because I wasn’t sure how well they would support my feet and I don’t even need the insert.”
Kkyc Women’s Hiking Boots
Priced between $43-$53 — a steal for any good fall boots — these Kkyc Womens Hiking Boots are made of synthetic leather and have a plaid fabric detail, double-color laces and antique brass metal eyelets. The boots also have a removable shock-absorbing insole.
The rubber outsole is slip-resistant and offers good traction for hiking. While the boots are water-resistant, they are not waterproof, so they may not work well in heavy rain. While they would work well for hiking, they could be worn for pretty much anything, especially if you have a lot of walking to do, like exploring your town or shopping.
Fashare Women’s Fall Cutout Booties
These fall booties from Fashare are simply adorable and come in 11 colors, including black, brown, gray, blue and pink. Priced between $48-$54, the boots are made of faux leather and have a synthetic sole.
The boots have a chunky block heel, side cut-outs, round toe and will slip on. If you have wide feet or plan to wear them with thick socks, you should choose one size bigger than your usual fit.
Hawkwell Women’s Slip-On Chunky-Heel Ankle Boot
These Hawkwell women’s boots are priced between $28-$40 a pair, which is pretty tough to beat among fall boots. With a slip-on closure, they have stretchy side and back pull loops that make them easy to put on. They also have a lightly cushioned footbed, so they should be comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
The boots have an overall rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 at Amazon, with customers saying they look great, are good quality, cute and comfortable.
Will you be buying some new fall boots for the chillier season ahead?
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ZURICH (AP) — FIFA lifted a suspension of India’s soccer federation on Friday that ensured the country can host the Under-17 Women’s World Cup in October.
The move was expected this week after India’s Supreme Court handed back control of the national soccer federation to its administration – restoring management of the body to soccer officials as FIFA wanted.
FIFA suspended the federation from international soccer last week “due to undue influence from third parties.”
The tactic is sometimes used by FIFA to protect its member federations by exerting leverage over government or legal authorities that seek to influence soccer at national level.
The court had in May ousted Praful Patel as president of the All India Football Federation for not holding elections that were due by December 2020 and for continuing in the position past that date. Patel is a member of FIFA’s ruling council as one of Asia’s elected delegates.
The Under-17 Women’s World Cup is scheduled for Oct. 11-30 with four games on the opening day, including host India against the United States.
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Winter Park safety Hudson Gibbs, son of UCF assistant coach, commits to Knights as walk-on
Hudson Gibbs didn't exactly need a hard sell from his primary recruiter to attend UCF. After all, he's wanted to play for his dad — Knights co-defensive coordinator/secondary coach David Gibbs — his entire life.
"It meant the world," Hudson said. "I've followed the path he's made for me. It's gotten me where I am, and I'm proud to carry that last name on to college football."
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Gibbs, a 5-foot-9, 175-pound defensive back at nearby Winter Park, committed to the Knights as a preferred walk-on Friday, he told The News-Journal. Last season, he made 71 total tackles, adding four forced fumbles and an interception.
Hudson has literally followed David's path — a three-decade, cross-country coaching journey that has included stints with three NFL franchises and five Division I FBS programs since the time his only son was born.
"I'm not really from anywhere," Hudson, born in Denver, joked.
Hudson loves the idea of calling Central Florida home a little while longer, and he has made a name for himself at Winter Park. Prior to his commitment, Hudson fielded four D-I verbal offers — Abilene Christian, Incarnate Word, Northern Colorado and Texas State.
He's been clocked in the 40-yard dash at 4.52 seconds, and 11.2 in the 100-meter. Hudson also has a nose for the end zone, scoring three touchdowns as a junior — twice on long special teams returns.
"I take a lot of pride in special teams," Hudson said. "My dad said if you end up walking on, that's how you're going to earn your scholarship. My focus has always been taking the ball away, and doing something it once you get it. Special teams is a heck of a way to do that. It's where the true ballers show out and prove themselves." | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/08/26/college-football-winter-park-safety-hudson-gibbs-commits-ucf-preferred-walk-on/7905812001/ | 2022-08-26T19:39:08Z | https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/08/26/college-football-winter-park-safety-hudson-gibbs-commits-ucf-preferred-walk-on/7905812001/ | true |
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Friday said the latest fever cases detected in its border region with China were tested to be influenza, not coronavirus infections as initially feared.
The report by North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency came a day after the North said it locked down unspecified areas in Ryanggang province after four people had fevers that were suspected to be COVID-19.
North Korea maintains it has had no confirmed coronavirus cases since Aug. 10, when leader Kim Jong Un declared a widely disputed victory over the virus, just three months after the country acknowledged an omicron outbreak.
KCNA said diagnostic tests of samples, the nature of the symptoms, and information gained from contract tracing led health workers to conclude that the fevers were caused by influenza. The patients have since returned to normal temperatures, it said.
North Korean officials lifted the lockdown but urged residents to maintain vigilance by continuing to wear masks and reporting to health authorities immediately if they experience fever symptoms.
While Kim claimed that the country’s success against the virus would be recognized as a global health miracle, experts believe North Korea has manipulated disclosures on its outbreak to help him maintain absolute control. The victory statement signals Kim’s aim to move to other priorities, including a possible nuclear test, experts say.
After admitting to a coronavirus outbreak in May, North Korea reported about 4.8 million “fever cases” across its mostly unvaccinated population of 26 million but only identified a fraction of them as COVID-19. Experts say the country’s official death toll of 74 is abnormally small, considering the country’s lack of public health tools.
North Korea dubiously insists that rival South Korea was responsible for its COVID-19 outbreak and has warned of “deadly” retaliation, saying that the virus was transported by anti-Pyongyang propaganda leaflets and other materials flown across the border by balloons launched by South Korean civilian activists. South Korea has dismissed such claims as unscientific and “ridiculous.” | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/health-2/ap-health/ap-north-korea-says-new-fever-cases-were-flu-not-covid-19/ | 2022-08-26T19:39:16Z | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/health-2/ap-health/ap-north-korea-says-new-fever-cases-were-flu-not-covid-19/ | false |
Which tax preparation software is best?
When the taxman comes to the door, there’s no need to turn your house into a rummage sale just to pay your dues. All you need is the right tax preparation software. The best software for you should only be as complex as your finances. Otherwise, you can end up paying more for no extra benefit.
The best tax preparation software for the average person is Intuit TurboTax Deluxe Federal And State 2021. It covers all the most common deductions and credits and has an easy-to-understand interface.
What to know before you buy tax preparation software
Tax preparation software complexity
Some people’s taxes are simple enough to take 15 minutes once a year, while others must carefully track income and expenses all year. Varying levels of software match those needs.
- Basic software is for those with little to no complication and small incomes. If you’re filing taxes for the first time, start here.
- Advanced software is for those with complications and good-sized incomes. If you’re married with dependents and have a few revenue streams, go with this.
- Premium software is for those with several revenue streams and many complications. If you’ve ever considered an accountant due to your tax complexity, this is your best bet.
- Self-employed software is for freelancers and gig workers, etc. It covers the basics of expenses on top of premium offerings.
- Small-business software is more for year-round accounting than tax-time inputs.
- Business software is also for year-round accounting but for those with bigger businesses.
Operating system compatibility
Most tax preparation software can be used on only one operating system. The most common operating systems are Windows, found on the majority of computers, and macOS, found on Apple computers. Most tax prep software comes with a version for each, so make sure you order the right one.
What to look for in quality tax preparation software
Easy data import
The best tax preparation software makes importing your data as simple as possible. This can include uploading a picture of your files rather than needing to input them manually or letting you import your various accounts’ info.
E-filing
Most tax preparation software includes the ability to e-file your taxes with the Internal Revenue Service. Double-check that yours does before you buy, or you’ll have to print and mail your return instead.
Customer support
Tax preparation software customer support includes the usual help with technology issues, but the best also includes support for those with tax questions. Software that includes tax question customer support is a lifesaver for those new to filing taxes and those with complex returns.
How much you can expect to spend on tax preparation software
Basic tax software can be found for free, as you aren’t required to pay the IRS to file your taxes. More advanced software can cost as little as $20 or as much as $100-plus. All-year accounting software usually starts around $100 and can cost $1,000-plus.
Tax preparation software FAQ
Should I do my own taxes or hire an accountant?
A. Neither course of action is better than the other. It comes down to how complex your taxes are, how good you are with numbers and whether you’re willing to spend the time it takes to prepare everything.
If you run a business and it’s your first tax time after opening it then you may want to hire an accountant who can both do your taxes and explain to you how to do them on your own next year.
If you have multiple sources of income and complicating factors such as being married, having kids and paying student loans, it’s a bit of a toss-up. An accountant is more expensive than software, but you save time and effort and might get a bigger refund.
If you have one income source and few to no complicating factors, free tax software or services that walk you through the steps are probably best.
I’ve never done taxes before. Where do I start?
A. The first step is to collect every piece of information you have on what money came in and what money went out. The more information you have, the more complex software you need. If you’re really lost, hire an accountant.
What’s the best tax preparation software to buy?
Top tax preparation software
Intuit TurboTax Deluxe Federal and State 2021
What you need to know: This is an excellent balance of simplicity and depth for those with more complex returns.
What you’ll love: It covers 350-plus deductions and credits and walks you through each of them while skipping those that don’t apply to you. You can import most of your tax files quickly and easily, including previous returns if you’ve used this software before.
What you should consider: This is last year’s version. The 2022 version comes out in November. Some consumers had issues installing it. State filing can be prepared but not e-filed.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Dell and Staples
Top tax preparation software for the money
What you need to know: If your taxes are simple, there’s no need for anything more complex.
What you’ll love: It covers simple income for both single and married people, whether filing jointly or individually. It also covers basic tax deductions and credits for those with dependents, such as children. It’s available for Windows and macOS systems. State taxes are available for an extra fee.
What you should consider: Like TurboTax, this is last year’s version with the 2022 version coming in November. A few customers found the font too small and the interface confusing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon, Dell and Staples
Worth checking out
Intuit QuickBooks Desktop Premier Plus With Payroll
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Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Traditional protein chips are based on solid chips and cannot enable drug and target screening in a label-free manner.
This article proposes a protein thermal shift chip (PTSC) based on fluorescence signals which enables low-cost, high-throughput, label-free screening.
The authors of this article developed a PTSC for COVID-19, containing 12 SARS-CoV-2 and host target proteins. A series of quality-control tests were performed for small-molecule drugs, macromolecular antibodies, and herbal-medicine extracts. This chip enabled high-throughput screening of COVID-19 drugs and thus may serve as a tool for screening drug targets clinically effective drugs.
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River red gums record the history and health of the Murray River system. And they're suffering
By Genelle WeuleUntil recently, a big old river red gum greeted people on the road that runs along the banks of the Murray River near Walker Flat ferry crossing in South Australia.
"I looked at it every time I came off the punt," says Fiona Giles, spokesperson for the River Murray and Mallee Aboriginal Corporation.
The whitened trunk of the tree, which has been dead for some time, bore scars from slabs of bark that had been cut away and shaped into canoes by Fiona's ancestors.
But around six months ago, the tree suddenly collapsed and slipped into the river.
"My 73-year-old mum went down and tried to drag the river with a heavy rope with a weight on the end to try to feel it," Fiona says.
Fiona's mother and Nganguruku elder Jenni Grace wanted to recover the tree and put it up on Aboriginal land to preserve her ancestors' history.
"I always think how long that would have taken to chip with a piece of rock and with a wooden handle to get it off and make a canoe," Jenni says.
"That's the thing for me, thinking about how hard it would have been for the ancestors making that transport."
But although some people reported the tree had broken up and was floating down the river, Jenni couldn't find it.
'The water is not what it used to be'
Scar trees document the living history of First Nations people right along the Murray.
River red gums (Eucalyptus camaldulensis) were the tree of choice for making canoes, while the denser wood of the black box (Eucalyptus largiflorens) was used to make shields and coolamons to carry food.
But faced with declining water conditions and devastating drought, scar trees have suffered along some parts of the river.
Before European settlement, these trees lived through boom and bust cycles of flood and drought.
As the Australian colony grew, locks and weirs were built to stabilise water flows and support townships that sprung up along the Murray's banks.
They also enabled boats to travel along the length of the river as it meandered through broad flood plains, soaring red cliffs, and swamps to the sea.
While trees along the river banks had a year-round water supply, trees in permanently inundated areas died off, and those on higher ground were starved of water and salt built up in the soil.
"The condition of the water is not like what it used to be," says Jenni, who grew up travelling all along the river.
That's why Jenni and Fiona are part of the Living Murray Program, working with scientists to monitor the health of scar trees and water all along the river.
While some areas are still struggling, innovative water management programs are bringing life back to some billabongs in the backblocks of the flood plains.
"When the water gets delivered on Country, the whole thing just comes alive," Fiona says.
Spectacular seasonal cycles
River red gums mark out waterways across most of Australia.
As winter draws to an end, the red river gums on the Murray start to shed their bark.
In the right light they even appear to glow, says Susan Gerhig, an ecologist and ecophysiologist who studies the health of flood plains along the Murray.
"The bark hangs off the big trees like tinsel on a Christmas tree, and the fresh bark underneath is almost silvery white," she says.
It's part of the spectacular seasonal cycle on the flood plains.
"In a couple of months' time, the flood plains will look amazing when the pig face comes out and there's hot pink flowers under the eucalypts," Dr Gerhig says.
"One of the reasons I love the flood plains is they are dynamic."
River red gums have evolved to adapt to the ebb and flow of water, as long as it's not too dry or wet for too long.
When conditions are flush, the trees release seeds into the water en masse.
Smaller than a grain of sand, the seeds quickly send down a tap root as soon as the water recedes.
The strategy is to hit the groundwater as quickly as possible and anchor the tree in the soil.
They develop a fine network of roots in the upper soil, which will eventually make up the majority of the biomass and provide the bulk of water to the tree.
"If there is any part of the river where the sediment has worn away a bit, you can really see these strong root systems," Dr Gehrig says.
River red gums can grow up to 40 metres tall and measure up to 15m around their girth.
The trees are hard to age as they only put down tree rings in the good years, but it can take up to 150 years for a tree to develop the hollows that characterise its gnarly form and provide vital habitat for animals.
Monitoring vital habitats and scar trees
The mid to lower parts of the Murray River have a number of internationally significant wetlands on public and private land, which provide critical habitats for vulnerable and endangered animals like the regent parrot and southern bell frog.
"The flood plains were always meant to cycle through the boom phase of a flood back to the dry cycle," Dr Gehrig says.
"But if we stretch that dry cycle too long … then we are possibly getting away from what a good-condition flood plain should look like."
At the first sign of water stress, the trees become dormant, stop flowering, and shed their leaves. If they become highly stressed, they can die.
This is what happened during the millennium drought of 2001 to 2009.
The drought took an "incredible toll", says Kate Mason, an ecologist at the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board.
"It was a depressing time to work up and down the river."
While all the river was affected, habitats in the Riverland towards the border of South Australia suffered the most.
You don't need to drive far away from the river bank to still see the impact, Ms Mason said.
"You might be looking at trees with a girth that when it was alive, it was probably 500 years old."
Fiona and archaeologists from Flinders University documented the impact of scar trees on Calperum Station, a conservation area on Ramsar-listed wetlands just downstream of Chowilla.
They found that 80 per cent of the scar trees recorded had died or were dying.
"Because of European colonisation, there are few bark objects known from [the Riverland] region," says Amy Roberts, one of the study's authors.
"This is the only imprint we have of those objects going back in time."
Returning water to the flood plains
Following the millennium drought, state and federal governments started to look at ways to restore the water flows across some parts of the flood plain.
Although the trees can access groundwater, they get most of their water from the top part of the soil.
But the top part of the soil has become saltier in areas where the water table has risen, says Todd Wallace, a water ecologist at the University of South Australia.
"The ground water in some areas is estimated to be 3 metres higher than it used to be."
In the absence of regular flooding, increasing the flow back across the surface of the flood plain can help dilute the salt.
One way to do this is to raise the water levels in weirs by a few centimetres, so water flows up into the billabongs beyond the main channel, and then lower the water again.
A new system was also built on a side branch of the Murray that bypasses the main weirs and uses gravity to manage water across the Chowilla-Calpernum flood plain.
Unregulated flows of water, which are excess to economic use as well as environmental water allocated by the regulator, are pumped onto smaller flood plains to create ephemeral wetlands.
Trees that were teetering on the brink can make surprising recoveries with a little water.
As their thirst is quenched, shoots appear from under their bark in the same way many eucalypts recover from bushfire.
It can take up to two years for the canopy to recover, and the tree starts flowering again. But there are no guarantees.
"We've seen some heartbreaking situations where we thought they were recovering, but it was almost a last puff of life," ecologist Ms Mason says.
"They put on this short burst of epicormic growth and then died suddenly, even with water at their base, because it was just too long between drinks."
But, she says, environmental watering programs offer hope.
"It does come with a price tag and it does come with a hunger for resources, but if we look at the do-nothing approach, the trajectory will be a decline.
"We are just trying to prevent so many areas from hitting that unrecoverable stage."
'We'll need to make some tough decisions'
While conditions are currently flush for the trees that live along the river banks and in low-lying areas, those further out still find it tough.
Environmental watering has been "incredibly successful" in areas of the Chowilla flood plain where water has been delivered, says Jan Whittle of the South Australian Department of Environment and Water.
But the water doesn't cover all of the flood plain.
"When we are operating … at full capacity, we can only get water to just under 50 per cent of the [Chowilla-Calpernum] flood plain," she says.
"There is still a large proportion of flood plain that's kind of on its own, and would have once received a much more frequent inundation just with natural flooding in the river," she says.
Flows down the river currently exceed 50,000 megalitres per day, the most since 2016. But these are nowhere near the flood conditions needed to run right across the plains.
To do that there would need to be extensive flooding along the Murray as well as the Murrumbidgee and Darling Rivers, Ms Whittle says.
"We need more than 120,000 megalitres of water to get over that Chowilla/Calperum flood plain, and we haven't seen that since the 1970s."
But the flood plains will face even more pressure as climate change lengthens the gap between decent flood conditions and puts more pressure on the amount of water allocated for different uses along the river.
"It means will need to make some tough decisions," Ms Whittle says.
For now though, parts of the flood plain are flush with water.
And there are still some magnificent scar trees on the Chowilla flood plains if you know where to find them.
"I have my favourite scar trees," Fiona says.
One of the biggest she's ever seen bears a 2m-long scar down its trunk.
"It's massive, and the only way to get access to that tree is by boat.
"The bigger the scar is, you know that was a bigger canoe for a bigger family."
Three of the trees in our online poll — the river red gum, mountain ash, and snow gum — featured in a two-part Catalyst special exploring the lives of eight of Australia's oldest, largest and most distinctive trees. Watch now on ABC iview. | https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-08-27/river-red-gum-trees-health-disappearing-murray-river/101347492 | 2022-08-26T19:42:02Z | https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-08-27/river-red-gum-trees-health-disappearing-murray-river/101347492 | true |
Top ten takeaways from Edinburgh TV Festival 2022
Some of TV's top movers and shakers got together to ask the question: Can television change the world? And stars including Brian Cox, Rose Ayling-Ellis and David Harewood stopped by to offer their words of wisdom. So, what were the best bits?
Friday 26 August 2022 19:34, UK
The Edinburgh TV Festival attracts some of the biggest players in the world of TV - the media moguls who decide what we're going to be watching on our tellies over the coming year.
After two years away, the 2022 event - which explored the theme: Can TV Change The World? - didn't disappoint.
As the BBC and Channel 4 struggle for survival, streaming giants go head-to-head in a battle for subscribers and younger audiences turn away from traditional TV viewing in their droves, it's certainly a challenging landscape for those making TV right now.
Here are the 10 biggest take aways from this year's Edinburgh TV Festival.
Brian Cox on swearing
He's worked on more than 200 films and TV shows in his half-century career, but for many he'll always be Logan Roy - head of the Waystar Royco family empire and father-from-hell in Sky Atlantic drama Succession.
Speaking about his screen work - which has taken him from Dundee to Hollywood - the 76-year-old star joked that HBO (the TV company behind the hit show) had "Gestapo members" in the audience ready to jump out if he dropped any spoilers.
However, he did reveal to Sky News that unlike his colleague Kieran Culkin (who plays Roman Roy) he thinks the show is going "according to plan". He also said the character of Logan has had "a terrible effect on him", adding, "now I swear all the time".
Emily Maitlis on 'Tory cronyism'
She's interviewed presidents, prime ministers, royalty and Hollywood stars, and this year Emily Maitlis gave the headline speech at the festival, the MacTaggart lecture.
She took the opportunity to hit out at the BBC - her former employer - claiming its board has been infiltrated by a Conservative Party agent and former Downing Street spin doctor whom she claims is now an "arbiter of BBC impartiality". The BBC have called the claim "totally incorrect".
Referring to "Tory cronyism at the heart of the BBC", she spoke about her own perceived impartiality while working for the broadcaster.
She finished her speech with a joke, apologising to audience members who had come expecting to see a speech about Prince Andrew, a reference to her headline grabbing exclusive with the Duke of York in 2019.
Armando Iannucci on being angry at TV
Scottish writer and director Armando Iannucci expressed his anger at both the TV and the government, seven years after he gave the flagship MacTaggart lecture himself.
The Veep and Thick Of It Creator told the audience of industry insiders he is "angrier than ever" at the direction of UK politics and broadcasting.
Criticising the potential privatisation of Channel 4, he also called out criticism of "wokeism", claiming the government was weaponising the term, and praised colour-blind casting, saying it was "liberating" to have full access to "100 per cent of the acting community".
Rose Ayling-Ellis on Doctor Who and deaf representation
The first deaf person to compete in - and then win Strictly Come Dancing - and now the first deaf person to deliver the Alternative MacTaggart speech.
Rose Ayling-Ellis has been a trail blazer in the fight to recognise British Sign Language (BSL) as an official language (it was achieved in April this year) and gaining equal recognition and representation for the deaf community.
She used her speech to expose prejudice she has faced in her career so far, including lack of understanding from certain directors, script writers and editors, barriers in getting an agent and a place on casting website Spotlight and her ongoing fight to see deaf culture and BSL respected on set.
She also told Sky News she thought the role of companion to Doctor Who would be a "great job" but admitted she didn't know where rumours she might be next in line for the gig had come from.
If she were to become part of the sci-fi drama, she would be the first companion with a disability to appear in the show.
David Harewood on lack of work for black British actors
The Hollywood star told Sky News that when he got the role of CIA counterterrorism director David Estes in Homeland he was down to his last £80.
He hit out at what he called a "dearth of work" for actors of colour, sharing his own personal proof of the level of the problem: "In all six minutes of my showreel, there was not one English speaking part. I was playing Africans, playing Americans, but I never play a Brit and that's frustrating. The roles just weren't there for me and they're still not."
That situation provoked him to take action: "It's one of the reasons I've started my own production company, to develop dramas for myself and for more black and brown actors and to spread the love around a little bit.
"We do want to see more diverse stories, and I think now is as good a time as ever."
The future of BBC and Channel 4
This year the future of public service broadcasting (PSB) has dominated the agenda.
Creative leader and former BBC chief creative officer Pat Younge told Sky News "the main challenges British broadcasters face at the moment in terms of the BBC and Channel 4 is the government".
Speaking in a session at the festival, he said we are dealing with a "post-truth, post-evidence government who are just tearing up the rule book", adding, "we need to find new ways to engage with the beast that we're confronted with".
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However, speaking in a later session, BBC chairman Richard Sharp told the festival he "will deal with government interference", insisting "they value the BBC".
Despite the looming threat of privatisation, Channel 4 won channel of year at the festival awards, showing its disruptive and innovative approach to TV is hitting the mark regardless of government naysayers.
Judi Dench gets emotional
Dame Judi Dench shed a tear after her late husband's pocket watch was repaired and engraved with his initials by The Repair Shop team.
In a live session, the 87-year-old told furniture restorer and programme host Jay Blades the transformation was "sublime" as she held it to her ear to listen to it ticking again after many years of silence.
She said her late husband, actor Michael Williams, had "treasured" the timepiece before he died from lung cancer in 2001 at the age of 65, after they had been married for just under 30 years.
Lord Of The Rings and His Dark Materials
In an age of prequels (hot on the heels of Sky's House Of The Dragon launch last week) we learnt a little bit more about the eagerly anticipated Lord of The Rings TV adaptation.
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is set thousands of years before the events of JRR Tolkien's The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings books.
The first and second episodes are set for release on Amazon Prime on 2 September, then new episodes every week.
Another fantasy drama - the BBC's His Dark Materials - also strutted its stuff at the festival.
Audiences were shown unseen and exclusive clips and behind the scenes footage from the third and final part of the trilogy, and the cast and creative team revealed how they rose to the challenge of creating Philip Pullman's many worlds for TV audiences.
Documentaries take centre stage
There was lots of buzz around documentaries at the festival.
In the worst kept secret of the week, Disney + announced they had struck a deal with Coleen Rooney to tell the story of the highly publicised Wagatha Christie libel trial through her eyes, in the form of a three-part documentary (Rebekah Vardy lost her defamation case against Rooney last month).
Netflix announced a documentary series on Robbie Williams, directed by the man behind the hit Bros film After The Screaming Stops?, Joe Pearlman. They shared the trailer which featured a naked Williams lounging on a sofa.
We learned that comedian Vic Reeves - aka Jim Moir - will be joining Sky Arts (along with his wife Nancy) to combine two of his biggest passions in life - painting and bird watching. Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir promises to tackle everything from grouse to goshawks and bitterns to bearded tits.
ITV launched its new ITV-X app in a bid to become a big player in the streaming world - announcing a raft of factual shows including documentary on disgraced presenter Rolf Harris.
Meanwhile, Sky won best documentary at the festival TV awards for The Return: Life After ISIS, directed and produced by Alba Sotorra. The film follows British-born Shamima Begum and US-born Hoda Muthana as they leave Islamic State and attempt to return to their countries.
And Philomena Cunk gets a lifetime achievement award...
Well, not Philomena Cunk exactly, but the creative genius behind the parody television presenter, Diane Morgan.
The actress received a lifetime achievement award in recognition of her extensive body of work, ranging from Ricky Gervais' After Life to Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe.
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Consumers working from home could be paying more than £100 more a year on their energy bills than Ofgem suggests, in another shock blow to consumers.
Households who find themselves home more often will likely face even highest costs than the new cap level, according to data from the regulator.
It was revealed today that the new price cap will rise to £3,549, up 80 per cent from its current level, but data from Ofgem shows those working from home could be more likely to pay £3,652.61 annually – £103 more.
This will pour further misery on consumers who are already facing soaring costs this winter.
i explains why some households could be paying more, why some people pay differing amounts and how exactly the cap is calculated.
Why will some households be paying more than the cap for their energy?
The current price cap is calculated for those using 2,900kWh of electricity and 12,000kWh gas, which Ofgem says is an average usage. The price for this will rise to £3,549 as of 1 October.
Meanwhile, according to information from Ofgem, the average annual spend on energy for those using 3,100kWh of electricity and 12,000kWh of gas per year is £3,652.61.
Ofgem previously cut the way it estimates usage from 3,100 to 2,900kWh of electricity prior to the pandemic.
Despite this, they are still required to publish the values based on 3,100kWh of usage.
Since the pandemic, when the calculation was changed, many households started to – and continue to – work from home, if not all the time but at least some of the time, pushing up their energy usage.
Assuming those working from home use about 3,100kWh, they are in fact predicted to be spending more than £100 more on their energy bills.
This may be confusing to some as they believe the cap is the final amount, but in fact, the cap is only an average annual number.
Ofgem admits the price cap is “not a cap on the maximum bill a household can be charged, which is based on their usage”. As a result, anyone with above-average energy use could be facing much higher bills than advertised.
Despite this, it said it is using benchmark figures that accurately represent average usage and says £3,652 is not the average for all households.
An Ofgem spokesperson said: “The price cap model is still based on the typical consumption values (TDCV). We refer to this as Benchmark Consumption. But we always translate this into the current TDCV. This provides an up-to-date view of typical demand for publication. It is not correct to say £3,652 is the average for Great Britain.”
How is the cap calculated?
Ofgem bases the price cap on how much it would cost a typical supplier to provide energy for an average home.
It uses many factors that affect energy bills in its calculations, as well as considering usage levels and market data across a given period.
Key factors include wholesale gas and electricity costs for suppliers, the network costs they have to pay – such as infrastructure – and the operating costs and profit margin of suppliers.
It also includes some additional allowances to manage uncertainty and ensure suppliers can finance their activities, among other things.
The cap limits the rates a supplier can charge for their default tariffs. These include the standing charge and price for each kWh of electricity and gas (the units your bill is calculated from).
It doesn’t cap your total bill, which will change depending on how much energy you use.
For October onwards, the cap is based on an average of £0.52 per kWh and a daily standing charge of £0.46 for electricity.
It is also based on an average of £0.15 per kWh and a daily standing charge of £0.28 for gas bills.
Why do some people pay different amounts for their energy?
Where you live tends to determine how much you pay for your energy.
Although most people pay about the same under the price cap, there are still regional differences.
This is based on how much the energy company sells in your area, how much it buys from generators in your area, and the different charges imposed on the energy supplier by the local distribution network in your area, according to Uswitch.
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The weather will soon be turning cooler, which means it’s time swap out the flip-flops and shorts for sweaters, scarves and, of course, some comfy and cute fall boots.
If you’re in need of a new pair, but don’t want to spend too much, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best-reviewed fall boots on Amazon that are all under $100.
From ankle boots to knee-high fashion boots and even some that you’ll need for a hike, take a look at our picks for the best affordable fall boots at Amazon.
Dream Pairs Women’s High-Heel Ankle Bootie
These high-heel ankle books from Dream Pairs are priced between $30 and $45, depending on the color. The boots have a synthetic sole and chunky 3-inch heel. They are made of soft suede and have double gore panels, which help ensure a secure and flexible fit.
With more than 5,000 reviews from Amazon users, the boots have 4.6 stars out of 5 and 76% of customers have given them a perfect score. While some customers say they would be better with a zipper, most call them cute, comfortable, easy to walk in and great for casual wear.
One customer who gave them 5 stars says they’re the best boots they’ve ever purchased.
“The quality of these boots for the price is excellent. They’re well made and have good grip (I’ve walked over ice on them!) super comfy inside too,” reviewer Jemma wrote. “They have an area that springs back under the ball of your foot, I assume to relieve pressure, but it’s not super noticeable at the same time which makes it comfortable.”
STQ Women’s Combat Boots Lace-Up Ankle Booties
These lace-up ankle booties from STQ Women come in black, brown or gray and are priced between $40-$63. You can also clip a coupon to save an extra $5.
Made of faux leather, these fall boots are 100% vegan. The boots have a breathable insole, padded collar, rubber sole and are non-slip for rainy and snowy weather. They have a zipper closure and lace-up design and go well with jeans, dresses and skirts.
These booties have more than 12,000 reviews at Amazon, with customers saying they’re cute and comfy, good quality, true to size and made well. A few customers have said they’re a bit hard to zip, but most say they’re water-resistant, which is a plus during the changing seasons.
“This is my go-to fall season shoe/boot,” reviewer Y7G wrote. “It goes well with ankle skirts and also jeans. If these wear out, I will be buying another pair just like it!”
Soda Pioneer Mid-Heel Ankle Bootie
These Soda Pioneer Mid-Heel Ankle Booties are priced between $21-$55 and come in six colors. The heel is approximately 2-inches tall and the boots feature wide stretchy elastic side panels, which make them easy to put on and take off.
Some Amazon customers have posted questions to others about the boots, including if they are water-resistant. Other customers have responded, saying they do appear to have water-resistant soles and are waterproof in certain conditions.
Globalwin Women’s Quilted Knee-High Fashion Boots
Coming in 14 shades of black or brown, these Globalwin Women’s Quilted Knee-High Fashion Boots are priced between $48-$51.
Made of 100% vegan-friendly synthetic leather, the boots are detailed with gold buckles and a rugged knit finish. The boots work for the spring and fall, or can be worn with thick socks to keep you warm in the winter. With a zipper closure, they are easy to put on, but they run large, so you may want to consider that when ordering.
With nearly 12,000 reviews, customers say they’re well-made, work well with socks and many reviewers say they get compliments when they wear them. They have a total rating of 4.3 stars out of 5. One customer who gave them a full 5 stars says they were worried about ordering boots online, but they love them.
“I was skeptical because they’re from Amazon and scared because I hate breaking in any type of shoe or boot but these didn’t even need to be broken in,” Rosie Green wrote. “I wore them for an entire cold day of shopping and my feet didn’t even slightly hurt. I did put in my own inserts because I have plantar fasciitis but that’s not a complaint for me.”
Coach Rivington Rain Bootie
While these stylish Coach Rivington Rain Booties would work year-round in wet weather, they’re especially great for late-fall rain showers that often have a habit of turning into snow. Once you’re already wearing cute rain boots, a light snow shower is no big deal!
These designer boots are regularly priced at $95, but some sizes and colors are on sale, with prices as low as $61 as of this writing. The pull-on boots are made of a lightweight, synthetic glossy rubber with a sock-like fit inside. They also have a round, closed-toe front, mini flat heel and, of course, are covered in Coach’s signature “C” print.
Globalwin Women’s 17YY12 Fashion Boots
These Globalwin Women’s Fashion Boots are priced between $48 and $56 and come in 13 different shades of brown, black or gray. Made of faux leather, they have a buckle detail, zipper on the side and should pair well with jeans or dresses all throughout autumn.
The boots have more than 10,000 reviews, with 70% of customers giving them a full five stars and saying they are cute, have great arch support and have plenty of room inside.
One customer who gave them top marks says the boots go with everything, whether its jeans or leggings.
“I am pleasantly surprised by these boots especially for a brand that I’ve never even heard of,” Kindle Customer wrote. “They are comfortable, they fit like they should and I had actually bought a pair of inserts to put in them because I wasn’t sure how well they would support my feet and I don’t even need the insert.”
Kkyc Women’s Hiking Boots
Priced between $43-$53 — a steal for any good fall boots — these Kkyc Womens Hiking Boots are made of synthetic leather and have a plaid fabric detail, double-color laces and antique brass metal eyelets. The boots also have a removable shock-absorbing insole.
The rubber outsole is slip-resistant and offers good traction for hiking. While the boots are water-resistant, they are not waterproof, so they may not work well in heavy rain. While they would work well for hiking, they could be worn for pretty much anything, especially if you have a lot of walking to do, like exploring your town or shopping.
Fashare Women’s Fall Cutout Booties
These fall booties from Fashare are simply adorable and come in 11 colors, including black, brown, gray, blue and pink. Priced between $48-$54, the boots are made of faux leather and have a synthetic sole.
The boots have a chunky block heel, side cut-outs, round toe and will slip on. If you have wide feet or plan to wear them with thick socks, you should choose one size bigger than your usual fit.
Hawkwell Women’s Slip-On Chunky-Heel Ankle Boot
These Hawkwell women’s boots are priced between $28-$40 a pair, which is pretty tough to beat among fall boots. With a slip-on closure, they have stretchy side and back pull loops that make them easy to put on. They also have a lightly cushioned footbed, so they should be comfortable to wear for long periods of time.
The boots have an overall rating of 4.5 stars out of 5 at Amazon, with customers saying they look great, are good quality, cute and comfortable.
Will you be buying some new fall boots for the chillier season ahead?
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DOVER, Del. (AP) — A Delaware judge ordered both Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk to turn over more information to opposing lawyers in their tussle over Musk’s agreed-to-then-abandoned $44 billion deal to acquire the social platform.
Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick on Thursday ordered Twitter to provide Musk’s attorneys more data regarding the company’s estimates that less than 5% of the accounts on its platform are fake. The judge also rejected Musk’s attempts to shield details about analyses he used in his attempt to terminate the deal.
That work was done by data scientists who examined live-feed information from Twitter about public user accounts to test the company’s daily-user counts.
Musk claims that Twitter has failed to provide enough detail about the number of fake accounts on its platform, and argues that up to 30% of Twitter’s “monetizable daily active users,” or mDAU, could be spam or bot accounts. Twitter says the mDAU metric helps it measure the number of accounts on its platform that advertisers can target, thus making them “monetizable.”
Musk, the world’s richest man, agreed in April to buy Twitter and take it private, offering $54.20 a share and vowing to loosen the company’s policing of content and to root out fake accounts. Twitter shares closed Thursday at $41.05.
Musk indicated in July that he wanted to back away from the deal, prompting Twitter to file a lawsuit to force him to carry through with the acquisition.
The judge rejected more comprehensive data requests from Musk’s attorneys as “absurdly broad,” noting that a literal reading of the request would require Twitter to produce “trillions upon trillions of data points” reflecting all data collected on roughly 200 million accounts over three years.
But McCormick did order Twitter to produce information on 9,000 accounts that were reviewed in connection with company’s fourth-quarter audit, a data subset that has been described as a “historical snapshot.”
McCormick also ordered Twitter to turn over documents regarding other metrics, regardless of whether they expressly address mDAU. Musk’s attorneys have suggested that a comparison of Twitter’s mDAU with other metrics, such as “User Active Minutes,” could support their theory that the company has fraudulently misled investors and securities regulators about the scope of activity on its platform. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/ap-judge-orders-more-document-production-in-musk-twitter-suit/ | 2022-08-26T19:46:49Z | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/ap-judge-orders-more-document-production-in-musk-twitter-suit/ | true |
MOORESVILLE, Ind. — A Silver Alert is out for a man and 3-year-old boy missing from Mooresville, Indiana.
Those missing are:
- Steven Bryan, who is 3 feet, 5 inches tall and 32 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.
- Caleb Blevins, 30, who is 6 feet tall and 225 pounds. He has brown hair with brown eyes.
They are believed to be with 29-year-old Deborah Bryan. She is 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 135 pounds. She has brown hair with hazel eyes. Deborah is believed to be in a Silver 2020 Toyota Rav4 SUV with Indiana plate VSH490.
Blevins and Steven were last seen on Wednesday, July 20.
If you have any information on Steven Bryan or Caleb Blevins, contact the Mooresville Police Department at 317-831-3434 or 911.
Amber Alert vs. Silver Alert: What's the difference?
There are specific standards a person's disappearance must meet in order for police to declare an Amber Alert or a Silver Alert.
Amber Alerts are for children under the age of 18 who are believed to have been abducted and in danger. Police also need to have information about a suspect and their car to issue an Amber Alert.
Silver Alerts are for missing and endangered adults or children. They are much more common for missing people. It was not until last year when the standards for Silver Alerts were expanded to include children.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City-owned golf course managed by former President Donald Trump’s business is expected to host a Saudi Arabia-supported women’s tournament in October, city officials said Friday.
The plan to host the Aramco Team Series at the Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point in the Bronx comes after New York City’s attempt to cancel Trump’s contract to run the course was thrown out by a judge in April.
Former Mayor Bill de Blasio said shortly after Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, that he was canceling Trump’s contracts to run the golf course and several Central Park concessions. The Democratic mayor said the city had the legal right terminate a contract with a company whose leaders are engaged in criminal activity such as inciting an insurrection.
Manhattan state court Judge Debra James ruled that city’s claim that the Trump Organization had breached the contracts lacked any legal foundation.
The Aramco Team Series, first played in 2020 as the Saudi Ladies Team International, is financed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
The Saudi fund is also backing the LIV Golf tour, set up as a rival to the PGA Tour, which played a tournament at Trump’s Bedminster, New Jersey course last month.
Some family members of Sept. 11 victims who blame Saudi Arabia for the 2001 terror attacks criticized Trump for hosting the Saudi-backed tour.
The Saudi government has denied any involvement in the attacks.
Messages seeking comment about Aramco’s Oct. 13-15 tournament in New York City were sent to the Trump Organization and the Aramco Team Series.
Nick Paolucci, a spokesperson for the city law department, said, “As the decision in the previous administration’s court case displayed, contractually, the city is obligated to follow the terms of the Trump Ferry license agreement and cannot unreasonably withhold approval of this tournament.” | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/trumps-nyc-golf-course-to-host-saudi-backed-womens-event/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | 2022-08-26T19:48:54Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/trumps-nyc-golf-course-to-host-saudi-backed-womens-event/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world | false |
DETROIT (AP) — California will require all new cars, trucks and SUVs sold in the state to run on electricity or hydrogen by 2035 in an ambitious move away from gasoline-powered vehicles and the pollution they emit.
The requirements come in phases starting in 2026, and it will take 13 years for them become fully effective. But there are many challenges to meeting them.
EVs now cost substantially more than gas-powered vehicles. There are shortages of precious metals needed for their batteries. The U.S. has little battery manufacturing capacity.
But a lot can change in 13 years. Here’s what we know about the problem areas and what’s being done about them:
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WILL AUTOMAKERS BE ABLE TO MAKE ENOUGH ELECTRIC VEHICLES?
More than likely. During the first half of this year, electric vehicle sales accounted for about 15% of California’s new vehicle market. New vehicle sales in the state normally run around 2 million per year. That’s roughly a 1.5 million difference that has to be made up by 2035. But almost every day, automakers are announcing new EV models, battery factories and assembly plants. Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Hyundai-Kia, Stellantis and VinFast have announced plans for 10 U.S. battery plants.
“New plants are coming in and old plants are being converted,” said Sam Fiorani, vice president of AutoForecast Solutions. “The plans are in place for a large amount of vehicles being ready for the U.S. and global markets.”
The big ifs, though, are whether there will be enough precious metals, such as lithium, to make the batteries, and whether EV prices will come down quickly enough. Laurie Holmes, senior manager of government affairs for Kia, told California officials Thursday that the industry could have difficulty meeting sales targets. She urged the state to support incentives for consumers to buy EVs and to help build out a charging system.
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CAN THE ELECTRIC GRID HANDLE THE LOAD?
The California Energy Commission expects electric vehicles to add only a small amount of power use in the next 10 years. The commission estimates that 3.7 million light-duty electric vehicles will be in use in the state in 2030, and they will account for only about 2.6% of electricity use during peak hours. David Reichmuth, a senior engineer for the Union of Concerned Scientists, said EV charging can be timed to off-peak hours, especially during the day when wind and solar power are more available. Utilities will be able to send messages to cars to start or stop charging depending on electricity demand, he said.
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WON’T ELECTRIC VEHICLES BE TOO EXPENSIVE FOR MANY PEOPLE?
That’s possible, although prices are coming down, and they are expected to get lower as costs are spread out among more vehicles and new battery chemistries are developed that don’t use many expensive precious metals. Currently most U.S. EVs are targeted at higher-income luxury or pickup-truck buyers and start at $40,000 or more, beyond the reach of many. But prices are starting to come down. For instance, General Motors says it will offer a small Chevrolet SUV with a starting price tag of around $30,000 that’s expected to get close to 300 miles (500 kilometers) per charge. The federal government next year will offer $7,500 tax credits for EVs made in North America, bringing purchase prices down. And California is offering cash, rebates and special financing for low-income buyers. Also, EV buyers will save on fuel and maintenance costs.
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DO EVS REALLY POLLUTE LESS, GIVEN MANUFACTURING AND MINING OF METALS FOR BATTERIES?
Multiple studies, including some by the Massachussets Institute of Technology, say yes. While there is pollution from mining, EVs are so much cleaner than gas vehicles on the road that it only takes a short time for them to make up for the mining. A study released this summer by the Union of Concerned Scientists looked at lifetime emissions, including the manufacturing process.
“Altogether, the lifetime emissions for an electric car or and electric pickup are less than half that of a gasoline vehicle,” Reichmuth said. The gap between gas and electric will grow as more electricity comes from renewable sources such as wind and solar, he said.
“There’s nothing that we’re going to do when it comes to aggressively promoting electrification that will be worse for the planet than burning fossil fuels,” said Margo Oge, chair of the International Council for Clean Transportation and a former top U.S. Environmental Protection Agency official.
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WILL OTHER STATES FOLLOW CALIFORNIA?
Currently 17 other states have adopted California’s greenhouse gas emissions requirements, most on the coasts. In total they account for about 40% of all U.S. new vehicle sales. The state of Washington has already started the process to follow the EV sales requirements, and others are expected to. It will take the other states longer to go through the process, and many don’t have the electric vehicle demand or charging infrastructure that California does.
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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, dethroned Joe Rogan as the top podcaster on Spotify.
Meghan released her highly-anticipated podcast this week. In the first episode of "Archetypes," Meghan interviews tennis star Serena Williams.
The pair discusses the challenges of motherhood, especially the stigmas faced by ambitious women.
“The Joe Rogan Experience” has been consistently the No. 1 podcast on Spotify.
It remains to be seen whether Meghan will permanently overtake Rogan as the No. 1 podcast.
Next week’s episode of Archetypes will feature Mariah Carey.
Meghan said the goal of her podcast is to "investigate, dissect, and subvert the labels that try to hold women back." | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/meghans-new-spotify-podcast-tops-joe-rogan | 2022-08-26T19:50:26Z | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/meghans-new-spotify-podcast-tops-joe-rogan | true |
The Federal Reserve's favored inflation indicator showed that prices took a breather last month as fuel costs continued to fall from record highs.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures price index rose by 6.3% for the year ended in July, down from the 40-year high of 6.8% reported in June, according to data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. On a month-over-month basis, the PCE price index fell by 0.1%.
Stripping out the more volatile food and energy prices, the core PCE index rose by 4.6% from a year ago, the lowest annual increase since October 2021.
"What we saw today was an undoing of that big upside surprise in July, where inflation now is back to where it was in May," said Scott Brave, lead consumer spending economist for Morning Consult. "And that's still over 6%. It's still much too high for the Fed, for sure."
And on Friday, during a brief speech at the Fed's annual Jackson Hole Symposium in Wyoming, Chairman Jerome Powell said as much.
"While the lower inflation readings for July are welcome, a single month's improvement falls far short of what the committee will need to see before we are confident that inflation is moving down," Powell said. "We are moving our policy stance purposefully to a level that will be sufficiently restrictive to return inflation to 2%."
The PCE cool down was largely expected as the July Consumer Price Index, another significant inflation barometer, also showed a slowing in price hikes. The most significant shift: energy prices dropped considerably last month.
The latest BEA data reflects that decline. In June, energy prices were up 43.4% from the year-ago period. Last month, that annual gain was 34.4%.
Lower gas prices helped to perk up consumer sentiment, according to new data released Friday by the University of Michigan; however, optimism about the overall economy remained at historic lows.
While US consumers received a welcome reprieve at the pump in July, inflation still remains uncomfortable -- especially for lower- and middle-income Americans, Brave said.
"The pressure is building over time here on household budgets," he said. "And real incomes, inflation-adjusted incomes, are still not really rising strongly. That's putting pressure and forcing tough decisions to be made."
The rate of personal savings as a percentage of disposable income remained at 5% -- its lowest position in more than 13 years.
Real disposable personal income inched 0.3% higher from June, but it remains down 3.7% on a year-over-year basis, according to BEA data. Consumer spending also gained slightly, up 0.2% for the month, adjusting for inflation.
While much of the current spate of spending has been in the area of services -- as people are able to vacation and eat out at restaurants after being limited during the pandemic -- some of those July dollars went to durable good categories like cars, furnishings and recreational equipment.
The strength in that type of spending, however, likely will fall off in the coming months, Wells Fargo economists Tim Quinlan and Shannon Seery wrote in a note published Friday.
"We still do not look for durable goods spending to drive consumption going forward," they wrote. "The cost of financing these big-ticket items is set to rise with Fed rate hikes."
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Just like people, dogs can get dementia as they age. The spry speedster that used to zoom out the door may one day amble unsteadily to the closet to be let out.
It's an unfortunate reality many dog owners might have to face, especially if their dog's breed lives 10 years or more. A new study that is part of the Dog Aging Project found the risk of developing cognitive issues rises by 52% each year after age 10 in many dogs.
But there's no reason to despair if your furry best friend is showing signs of canine cognitive decline, or CCD, said veterinarian Dr. Dana Varble, chief veterinary officer for the North American Veterinary Community.
"Too often, pet owners think their dogs are just 'slowing down' and don't realize there are things they can do to ease, slow or even stave off cognitive decline as dogs age," Varble said.
"Studies show that mental activity and exercise are important for a dog's mental well-being just as it is in humans. Stimulating the brain is important and this can be done easily with food puzzles for example," she said.
Food puzzles are toys in which owners hide treats, and it's up to the dog to push, jiggle or jog the treats out of them. Such activities help keep both dogs' and cats' brains engaged, experts say.
In addition, "nutritional supplements have been shown to improve signs and slow the decline of CCD. There are also special foods for aging dogs," Varble said.
Age and activity levels are key
In the new study, published Thursday in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers asked over 15,000 dog owners to complete two surveys between December 2019 and 2020 on their dogs' health and cognitive status. Then the scientists grouped the dogs by age and analyzed the results
Based on age alone, a dog's odds of developing CCD increased by 68% for each year after a decade of life. But when other factors were taken into account, such as the breed of dog, existing health problems, sterilization and physical activity, the risk fell to 52% per extra year of life.
Inactive dogs of the same breed, health status, age and sterilization status were nearly seven times more likely to get doggie dementia than comparable active dogs. Whether it's the inactivity that leads to the dementia or vice versa is unclear, the study authors said.
In addition, dogs with a history of neurological, eye or ear disorders had a higher risk of cognitive decline, according to the study.
There was good news as well: The study found almost no cognitive decline in dogs below the age of 10.
What to look for
Veterinarians have been studying the signs and symptoms of doggie dementia for years, trying to better understand and help the pets in their care. Here is what to look for, according to experts:
Disorientation: Dogs with cognitive issues can begin to have trouble getting around the house or start wandering around as if lost. They can get stuck behind furniture and not know how to get out or stare without a purpose at the floor, walls or out into space. They may even fail to recognize family members.
Changes in sleep cycles: Dementia can cause dogs to confuse day and night, and your pet could wake during the night and begin pacing the house, barking or whining. The sleeplessness at night may lead to excessive sleeping during the day.
House training: Some dogs forget years of house training and begin relieving themselves inside, which can make them anxious. They may forget to alert you when they need to go out, or even forget to do their business while outside and soil the home when they return.
Changes in social behavior: Interactions with you and other people in their lives can change. A dog could become extra clingy, fearful or needy. Or the dog might become antisocial, withdrawing from interactions and spending time alone.
Changes in physical activity: A dog with cognitive decline may lose interest in favorite toys, other dogs and people or start pacing aimlessly with no ability to settle down.
Take your dog to the vet if you see any of these signs, and the sooner the better, Varble suggested. "Early intervention can extend and improve the quality of life for our pets," she said.
First, the vet will check the dog for other causes of the symptoms, eliminating such things as diabetes, loss of vision and hearing, kidney or urinary issues, arthritis, hypertension, and Cushing's disease, caused by an excess of the stress hormone cortisol.
If you and your vet catch the signs of dementia early, the doctor may suggest a behavior-altering drug approved for dogs by the US Food and Drug Administration which works on the neurotransmitter dopamine to help the decline.
The vet may also put your dog on a brain-healthy diet and encourage more physical activity, socialization and brain-stimulation via food puzzles, teaching new tricks and encouraging snuffles and sniffs on walks.
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Indian or foreign nationals can take domestically available vaccines for due dose
Provisions are being made on the Co-WIN portal
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Indians or foreign nationals who had received the COVID-19 vaccine outside the country and are willing to receive the second and/or precaution doses in the country can take any of the domestically available vaccines, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine has said.
In a communication, T.S. Selvavinayagam, Director of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, said the Government of India, as per the recommendations of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation, has mandated that Indian or foreign nationals who are partially vaccinated be provided with the second or precaution dose of any of the domestically available vaccines.
The required provisions were being made on the Co-WIN portal for such individuals to create their records. All Deputy Directors of Health Services were requested to initiate action for vaccinating such individuals and sensitise the staff involved in the vaccination.
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As on August 22, 96.20% of those aged above 18 received the first dose in Tamil Nadu. The second dose coverage touched 90%. The number of precaution doses stood at 60,77,548.
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SC seeks government response on Ukraine-returned medical students
Petitions seek to allow nearly 20,000 students to complete their education in India
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The Supreme Court on Friday asked for the government's response to a series of petitions to allow nearly 20,000 Ukraine-returned Indian medical students to complete their education in India. The students had to flee Ukraine in the face of Russian attacks.
The students are banking on a report submitted by the Lok Sabha Committee on External Affairs on August 3 in which the government had said it would consider accommodating them in private medical colleges in India as a one-time measure.
But a Bench led by Justice Hemant Gupta asked whether there would be enough seats available for 20,000 students. The court also orally remarked that these students had chosen to leave India for Ukraine.,
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However, lawyers appearing for the students contended that the students had left to study medicine in Ukraine as they could not afford the fees of private medical colleges in India.
They said it was not right to say the students were not meritorious. The students had cleared the NEET.
"We are not going into the merit of the students. The fact is you chose Ukraine, chose not to be in India. It was a voluntary act," the Bench said.
The lawyers said the students were thrown into an extraordinary situation for not fault of theirs. The chances of their return to Ukraine to continue their studies were uncertain. They had invested their money and lives to study medicine.
The court has listed the case again on September 5.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, August 26, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
218 PM CDT Fri Aug 26 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 415 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Galveston and Harris.
* WHEN...Until 415 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 218 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This will cause
urban and small stream flooding. Between 1 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
League City, Texas City, eastern Friendswood, Dickinson,
Santa Fe, Webster and Kemah.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
county, Brazoria.
* WHEN...Until 315 PM CDT.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas.
- At 221 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to slow
moving showers and thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 2
and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 2 to 3 inches are expected
Northern Lake Jackson, Angleton, West Columbia, Richwood,
Danbury, Holiday Lakes, Bailey's Prairie, Liverpool, Bonney
and northern Wild Peach Village.
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"Once-in-a-lifetime" conservation opportunity will benefit communities and support threatened and endangered species; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awards $12.6 million grant
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA, Calif., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) today announced their partnership in the creation of a 96-acre Los Angeles County wildlife corridor. PVPLC launched a $30 million "Go Wild for the Peninsula" fundraising campaign to provide for the corridor's restoration and to benefit natural lands across the peninsula. The 96-acre coastal wildlife corridor is central to the campaign. It connects coastal lands to the contiguous Palos Verdes Nature Preserve.
"We have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to protect and restore undeveloped coastal California land on the Peninsula," said PVPLC Executive Director Adrienne Mohan. "Precious coastal natural lands have all but disappeared beneath bulldozers and concrete, but this campaign, Go Wild for the Peninsula, will benefit our communities, support threatened and endangered species, reduce fire risk, and contribute to California's 30x30 goal of conserving 30% of our lands and coastal waters by 2030."
Establishing the wildlife corridor will require extensive habitat restoration and fire risk mitigation work to help an array of endangered and threatened species, including the Palos Verdes blue butterfly, the El Segundo blue butterfly, the monarch butterfly, the Coastal California gnatcatcher, cactus wren, raptors, owls, gray fox and many other species. Restoration efforts will include the removal of invasive plants and the addition of drought-tolerant native plants.
Toward the $30 million goal, PVPLC has raised $12.6 million from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Section 6 program—last year's largest award nationwide, which demonstrates the land's national importance. California's Wildlife Conservation Board added $4.8 million in matching funds toward the wildlife corridor. The City of Rancho Palos Verdes contributed $1.3 million, and the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District has awarded PVPLC a competitive grant for $1 million from Measure A. To date, $19.7 million in public funds have been raised. The remaining $10.3 million will be raised from private donors and other sources.
California Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi said, "I am gratified to see how this project is helping to make the goals of the state's 30x30 initiative a reality. The partnership between nonprofits, local government, and resource agencies are all working together to achieve environmental wins that will benefit everyone."
The City of Rancho Palos Verdes will own the parcel, and PVPLC will hold a conservation easement in perpetuity. "For almost thirty-five years, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes and the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy have collaborated to acquire and conserve approximately 1,500 acres of land within our city. These beautiful lands can now be protected forever," said Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor David Bradley.
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Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. (NASDAQ: IEA)
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12-day residential training of community volunteers on disaster response
Kolkata: The state Disaster Management and Civil Defence department has started a 12-day residential training of community volunteers as part of upscaling of 'Aapda Mitra' scheme.
The training will equip those volunteers associated with civil defence, NCC etc to immediately respond to their community's needs in the aftermath of a disaster, thereby enabling them to undertake basic relief and rescue tasks during emergency situations such as floods, flash floods etc.
In the first phase, 1200 volunteers from 18 districts are participating in this training programme. The state has set a target of upscaling 7,300 such volunteers by December 31, 2022, in 23 districts.
State Disaster Management and Civil Defence minister Javed Ahmed Khan inaugurated the programme at Kolkata on Thursday in presence of Dushyant Nariyala, Principal Secretary of the department and other senior officials.
The volunteers joining the training programme are being provided with Emergency Response Kits, booklets on the subject and uniforms. Certificates will be awarded to all after the successful completion of the programme.
The 'Aapda Mitra' volunteers will also avail of Rs 5 lakh insurance in case of death while performing their duties.
Trained teams will be set up even in the remote districts of the state with these volunteers, a senior official of the department said. | http://www.millenniumpost.in/kolkata/12-day-residential-training-of-community-volunteers-on-disaster-response-490950 | 2022-08-26T20:01:44Z | http://www.millenniumpost.in/kolkata/12-day-residential-training-of-community-volunteers-on-disaster-response-490950 | true |
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We were ‘lucky’ to have #scottyfrommarketing as PM
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviserPause to reflect on how lucky we are to have had prime minister Scott Morrison. As Trump consolidates his power, our two-bob secret portfolio saga underlines Morrison’s fortuitous incompetence. His multitude of ministries was a power grab in name only because Morrison was never very good at understanding how to wield power.
Securing control over key portfolios undoubtedly seemed like a genius move at the time. Health, finance, and then in May 2021, just before a Federal Budget that assumed a boost to the bottom line based on preventing Australians travelling overseas for another whole year, the responsibilities for the purse strings and borders.
Morrison has yet to give a satisfactory account of what he was thinking, but assuming these portfolios, and later overriding his resources co-minister, suggests a lack of confidence in his ability to persuade his colleagues of a course of action through normal cabinet processes.
It is a reminder that, for a man who was derided as a marketer, Morrison was never good at the craft. He was always too clumsy, too obvious. He had an ill-defined idea of his audiences and how to tailor his messages to them. He struggled to take advice from female colleagues and lost the female vote as a result.
And he seemed ignorant of the most basic principles. The cardinal sin of marketing is to let your strategy show. Morrison barely had a strategy, but his tactics hung out like a rosy plumber’s crack. The colour-coded spreadsheet, a Liberal-branded vaccine acquisition announcement, the religious freedom bill which went the way of New Coke, and so many cringy slogans. You probably don’t even remember 2021 focus-group-factory productions like “stronger, safer, together”, which sounded more like what an unloved leader hopes his party room will bear in mind than an inspiration for a nation to give a government a fourth term. His hamfisted hackery alienated many among the Liberal Party’s rusted-on base. The Scotty from Marketing monicker was downright unfair. Morrison was so bad at marketing that he gave snake oil salesmen a bad name.
Not so Donald Trump. Trump has an uncanny knack for understanding and activating support. In office, Trump consolidated his influence by making himself the voice of public disgust and disaffection with university-led progressive culture wars. He spoke for Americans who were underprivileged, but white. Who didn’t feel racist, but were told by anti-racism programs that they were unless they constantly focused on race. Who were worried about their children being railroaded by gender-affirmation therapy, and were told if they suggested alternatives, their kids would kill themselves. Along the way, Trump cemented himself as the voice of reality, to the point that many Americans trusted him enough to allow their reality to be shaped by him. Now many of the same people who refuse to accept the statement that trans women are women because it offends against their sense of objective truth have allowed themselves to believe that an election was stolen from Trump.
That marketing flair has translated into real political power and Trump doesn’t hesitate to exercise it. The conservative Republican Party which once looked sceptically upon him is now a wholly-owned Trump asset. Last week it ejected congresswoman Liz Cheney for refusing to accept what she called “President Trump’s lie about the 2020 election”. Many US conservatives quietly despair as Stalinist purges cleanse the Grand Old Party of Trump’s internal enemies, but feel powerless in the face of the former president’s popular support.
In his recent book of essays, A Sense of Balance, former prime minister John Howard contrasts the Australian Westminster system with the American electoral system. In our system, “potential candidates must be elected to parliament and run the gauntlet of microscopic examination by parliamentary colleagues before having a hope of winning the party leadership”. This, Howard argues, “all but precludes the emergence of a ‘wild card’ like Trump”.
But it didn’t preclude the emergence of a wild card like Morrison, and that is where our gratitude for PM No. 30’s incompetence comes in. Morrison demonstrated that what Howard presciently described as parties which are “beset by internal rivalries and no longer united by anything other than a thirst for office” can veer off in a dangerous direction. But it is frustrating that neither Howard nor most others in the Coalition (a few notable women aside) are prepared to call for Morrison to resign.
It sends a message to “a growing cohort in both our major parties,” as Howard describes them, “whose whole life has been spent in and around politics [and who] regard themselves as being involved in the political game, not in the pursuit of a better society” that, Labor or Liberal, their parties will close ranks around them when they undertake Morrisonian experiments.
Eventually, a Westminster system undermined by power hungry cohorts unchained from convention could prove no better able to resist a genuinely charismatic leader than the American presidential system.
We are so very lucky to have had prime minister Scott Morrison show us this. It should serve as a reminder that Donald Horne’s Lucky Country cannot rely forever on being governed by second-rate people.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
7-6-4
(seven, six, four)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
7-6-4
(seven, six, four) | https://www.greenwichtime.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Midday-game-17400795.php | 2022-08-26T20:02:11Z | https://www.greenwichtime.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Midday-game-17400795.php | true |
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn athletic director Allen Greene is stepping down with five months left on his initial five-year deal.
Auburn announced Friday that Greene, the school's first Black athletic director, had informed President Christopher Roberts of his decision this week, citing professional reasons.
“The decision to step away from Auburn athletics is not an easy one, but it is the right time for me to begin the next step in my professional journey,” Greene said in a statement. “I am very proud of the work that we have done together to move our athletics program forward."
Roberts named the athletic department's chief operating officer, Marcy Girton, as acting AD.
“Allen arrived on The Plains with vision, passion and experience to elevate Auburn athletics to the next level,” Roberts said. “In the brief time that I have worked alongside Allen as president, he has proven to be an asset to Auburn, enhancing our athletics programs and facilities, and has been dedicated to our student-athletes, to integrity and to our University.”
Greene's initial five-year deal, worth $625,000 annually, was set to expire Jan. 31, 2023. His biggest hire was luring football coach Bryan Harsin away from Boise State.
The Tigers lost the last five games of Harsin's debut season, followed by a school investigation into the program after an exodus of players and assistant coaches, including three coordinators.
The investigation ended with then-President Jay Gogue decrying unspecified “wild speculation” and misinformation surrounding Harsin.
Auburn made its first Final Four in men's basketball during Greene's tenure, and he signed coach Bruce Pearl to a new eight-year deal worth more than $50 million.
Greene is a former athletic director at Buffalo.
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NEW YORK (AP) — S&P 500 sinks 3% after Fed chief Powell says big interest rate hikes will continue in fight against inflation.
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Charitable partnership brings 'My Cozy Corners' to support Baltimore-area schoolchildren
When Baltimore-area children return to school Monday, some of them will have a new spot to read and socialize.
The Baltimore Hunger Project, My New Book Inc. and the Towson Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks worked together to bring "My Cozy Corners" to life in Baltimore City and Baltimore County schools.
The Towson Elks Lodge No. 469 covered most of the costs thanks to a grant from the National Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.
The project fits the Baltimore Hunger Project's mission statement of feeding not only the body but also the mind, and My New Book's goal of making sure every child has a book.
"After three years of virtual learning, this idea was that kids could come together and learn how to socialize again and learn basic skills like taking turns and working together as adults later," said Bryan Mager, a CareFirst difference maker and Elks member.
Battle Monument School is one of 10 schools that will have a new My Cozy Corner this year. The school's leaders believe the small corner will have a big impact on their students with special needs.
Sixty-five students with special needs learn more than what a textbook can teach -- they learn how to make life choices -- and the My Cozy Corner room helps with that.
"We call this a rec and leisure space," said Kyle Martin, principal at Battle Monument School. "Many of (the students) are nonverbal. We work with them to help them learn how to make choices about what they prefer and what they don't prefer."
This school year, students can socialize, play games and read books about other children who have special needs, all in their My Cozy Corner.
"One of the big choices that we want kids to have is not just whether they want to be on the swing or watching TV. Those are two options for sure, but that opportunity for reading, the opportunity for STEM activities," Martin said.
One can feel Martin's excitement, as he can't wait to see the look on his students' faces when they see their new spot to learn and grow.
"I can tell you already they are going to be excited," Martin said. "Just that sensory input that they get, it puts a huge smile on their face because it's an opportunity for them to work together as a group."
The community groups that donated the My Cozy Corner at Battle Monument hope to donate My Cozy Corners to 10 more schools next year and 10 more in 2024.
The following schools have already set up Cozy Corners or will have one soon:
- Deep Creek Elementary School*
- Deep Creek Middle School*
- General John Stricker Middle School*
- Sussex Elementary School*
- Battle Monument School*
- Bedford Elementary School
- Featherbed Lane Elementary School
- Timonium Elementary School
- Sandalwood Elementary School
- Fallstaff Elementary School
* These schools currently have Cozy Corners, the rest of the schools will be receiving items for their corners in the coming weeks.
Each school that gets a My Cozy Corner will receive a small table, seating and a small shelving unit to hold numerous board games, STEM projects and books. | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/charitable-partnership-brings-cozy-corners-support-baltimore-schools-children/41002705 | 2022-08-26T20:23:00Z | https://www.wbaltv.com/article/charitable-partnership-brings-cozy-corners-support-baltimore-schools-children/41002705 | false |
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