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Which 32-inch computer monitor is best?
The 32-inch class of PC monitor is increasing in popularity as displays get better-looking and more reliable with more advanced features and higher resolution. While such a large display might seem like it takes up a lot of space at first glance, you’ll quickly fall in love with how much screen real estate you have and how easy everything is to see.
While 32-inch monitors used to be somewhat hard to come by, there a quite a few options to choose from today. The best overall in terms of pure image quality is the Gigabyte M32U due to its 4K resolution, wide color gamut and high refresh rate.
What to know before you buy a 32-inch computer monitor
Will you be using it for gaming or for work?
Gaming monitors are relatively specialized pieces of equipment that boast premium features meant for smooth gameplay. If you’re not a gamer or not accustomed to premium visual fidelity, you can probably get by with a more business-focused model.
With that said, the impressive technology behind gaming monitors can improve everyday productivity. High resolutions make it easier to scale content and multitask using multiple windows, and high refresh rates make for a smoother experience overall with less stuttering. If you’re working with photos and videos, visual quality and color accuracy are of prime importance.
How far will you sit from it?
A 32-inch monitor is pretty big. If you get one with a resolution lower than 4K and you sit at a small desk, you might find yourself uncomfortably close. To mitigate this, consider a monitor stand or arm that mounts to the desk and gets the display farther from your face.
If you’re looking for a 4K monitor, it’s still worth taking desk space into account. Your face should be about 2 feet away to get the most from the display without missing out on some of the field of view. With the higher resolution, though, you’ll be unlikely to make out individual pixels, even from that close. The same can’t be said of 1440p or 1080p monitors.
What to look for in a quality 32-inch computer monitor
Resolution
The best resolution for a 32-inch monitor is 4K. Under no circumstances should you get anything less than a 1440p resolution. Anything lower starts to look blocky from across a normal-size desk.
Refresh rate
For gaming, higher refresh rates are always better. You don’t need 144 hertz for general use, though. If you’re not playing high-intensity games, a 75-hertz refresh is fine for a smooth experience without any stutter.
Color gamut
Most programs and images use the relatively thin sRGB color gamut. Today’s advanced monitors are often measured using the much wider DCI-P3 gamut, which is what the movie industry uses. Consider a DCI-P3-rated monitor to ensure you’re getting good color depth.
How much you can expect to spend on a 32-inch computer monitor
The cheapest 32-inch monitors run about $200 and don’t have advanced features or a wide color gamut. At the top end, you can spend upward of $1,000, but most users will be satisfied with a monitor between $400-$700.
32-inch computer monitor FAQ
Are AdobeRGB color gamut monitors worth it?
A. Only certain photo and video professionals or hobbyists need to worry about the AdobeRGB color space. It’s wider than sRGB, less common than DCI-P3 and not something the average consumer will ever deal with.
Are there any ultrawide 4K monitors?
A. Technically, no, but there are 21:9 and 32:9 ultrawides with similar pixel densities. The issue with ultrawide monitors is that they’re usually expensive and huge to the point where they’re too big and too costly for most users.
What’s the best 32-inch computer monitor to buy?
Top 32-inch computer monitor
What you need to know: While technically a gaming monitor, it uses some of today’s best display technology to improve the work and play experiences.
What you’ll love: Its 4K resolution and 144-hertz refresh rate are basically second to none, resulting in a clear image with no jagged lines or stuttering. If you’re a gamer, you’ll be happy to know that it works swimmingly with AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync variable refresh rate technologies. There’s a DisplayPort, two HDMI 2.1 inputs and 4 USB ports (one of which is Type-C) that serve as a low-latency USB hub. If you frequently work on two things simultaneously using a split screen, this one’s a great choice.
What you should consider: It costs quite a lot, and the advanced features are overkill for some users.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top 32-inch computer monitor for the money
What you need to know: It’s a budget-friendly curved display from a respected provider of midrange and high-end monitors.
What you’ll love: Despite its low price, it delivers the dependability and performance you’d expect from Dell. Its 4K panel is clear and easy to read with a flicker-free operation and a blue light filter that minimizes eye fatigue. Its 1800R curvature helps ensure you can see everything on the screen equally without any washout or color shift near the corners or edges. Its three-way stand adjustability makes it suitable for all-day use in the office without hurting your back or neck.
What you should consider: It doesn’t have advanced gaming features, such as variable refresh rate support or a fast pixel response time, so dedicated gamers should look elsewhere.
Where to buy: Sold by Dell
Worth checking out
What you need to know: Its pedestrian design and moderate price hide a high-performing 4K business monitor.
What you’ll love: There’s a lot to like about this LG aside from just its 4K resolution. It boasts 95% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space that modern movies are tuned to, so you know you’ll get excellent color depth with any type of content. While it can’t deliver a true HDR experience, it does an excellent job of simulating it and can use variable refresh rates if your graphics output drops below 60 frames per second. The colors are accurate out of the box, and the automatic black stabilizer ensures you get a cinematic experience without missing highlights in dark scenes.
What you should consider: It is limited to a 60-hertz refresh rate and doesn’t have the best peak brightness.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Leaked documents reveal Chinese company's aviation plans for Solomon Islands to become a 'regional hub'
One of China's largest defence and aerospace companies promised to upgrade almost three dozen airstrips in Solomon Islands as part of an ambitious plan to transform the Pacific Island country into an "aeronautical hub" for the region.
Key points:
- The MoU lays out a sweeping vision for Solomon Islands to receive direct flights from China and become a "regional hub"
- It does not appear that AVIC or the Solomon Islands government has moved ahead with plans since the 2019 signing
- The pandemic has been blamed for potentially stalling the agreement
In return, the Solomon Islands government said it would purchase six aircraft from AVIC Commercial Aircraft, a subsidiary of the Chinese state-owned defence behemoth which has built small and medium-sized aeroplanes to be sold to developing countries.
The proposed exchange was laid out two-and-a-half years ago in a memorandum of understanding (MoU), which has been obtained by the ABC.
The document was signed by the Solomon Islands Minister for Communication and Aviation Peter Shanel Agovaka at Yanliang, near Xi'an in central China, in November 2019, only a few months after the Pacific Island country switched diplomatic recognition to Beijing from Taiwan.
Chinese state media reported that the minister also delivered an address at a major aviation conference which AVIC hosted in Yanliang, hailing cooperation with the company as an "opportunity and way forward" for Solomon Islands.
However, it does not appear that either AVIC or the Solomon Islands government pushed ahead with any of the initiatives in the MoU after signing it.
Solomon Airlines CEO unaware of deal
Solomon Airlines currently operates only one international aircraft — an Airbus A320 — and has not moved to buy any new planes from the Chinese firm. It runs three smaller Twin Otter and one Dash 8 aircraft for domestic routes.
And when the ABC contacted the CEO of Solomon Airlines, Brett Gebers, he said he was unaware of the agreement.
"I discussed this MoU with the board and, as it has not yet been presented to the board, the chairman said that he will contact the MCA [Ministry of Communication and Aviation] to find out more about it," he told the ABC.
That stands in stark contrast to the sweeping vision laid out in the MoU, which declares: "Solomon [Islands] wishes to be part of the regional airline concept where Honiara would receive direct flights from China and become a regional hub."
"For this vision, Solomon [Islands] needs to acquire new planes, such as MA600/MA700 and Y-12 aircraft and refurbish airfields," it says.
The MA600 is a relatively new turboprop plane which AVIC Commercial Aircraft has already sold to a number of countries, including Laos and Benin.
The MoU says the sale would "depend on the further negotiations on price and concessional terms" and would require "ultimate approval of the Board of Solomon Islands and the Government of Solomon Islands".
The MoU also lays out an ambition to upgrade almost three dozen airstrips across Solomon Islands, saying the purchase of planes is "in combination and is linked to facilitating the upgrade of Solomon Islands domestic airfields in 2 phases. For Phase 1, up to 15 airfields; for Phase 2 the remaining 20 airfields".
But again, there is no evidence that any of this work has begun.
COVID-19 may have stalled plans
The MoU was one of six agreements signed by Solomon Islands and China in the aftermath of Honiara's decision to abandon its relationship with Taiwan and establish diplomatic ties with Beijing.
Earlier this month, China and Solomon Islands announced they had signed a security pact, stoking fears in Australia that Beijing might be intent on establishing a military presence in the Pacific Island nation.
Graeme Smith from the Australian National University told the ABC there was a "great deal of urgency in the [aviation] agreement … far more urgency than you find in many MoUs between China and the Pacific".
He said the plan likely stalled because of the pandemic, which smashed the global airline industry and shut down most air travel into both countries.
"The requirements for this agreement to kick in would have required both a visit to China by the Solomon Islands side and a visit to Solomon Islands from the Chinese side, both of which would have been very difficult to manage after February 2020."
Dr Smith said AVIC may have sensed a commercial opportunity to sell planes to Solomon Islands on favourable terms which were effectively subsidised by Chinese state financial institutions.
But he said there was also a clear "strategic push" animating the MoU.
"In the first instance this is a state-owned enterprise responding to a signal from its government to do things that are strategically in line with China's goals," he said.
Dr Smith believed it was also worth noting that AVIC's commercial arm was deeply intertwined with the Chinese military, which might have an interest in scoping out airfields and other facilities in Solomon Islands.
"Defence planners (in Australia) might be somewhat concerned at the involvement of this company. I think their concerns might be how readily information could be conveyed back to the Chinese military through this commercial enterprise," he said.
Several countries are already working on airport infrastructure in Solomon Islands.
Australia and New Zealand have agreed to upgrade runways on Taro Island near Choiseul Bay and Seghe Airport on the New Georgia Islands, while New Zealand has previously funded airport upgrades at the towns of Munda and Gizo.
Japan and the World Bank are also currently funding an upgrade of the runway of Honiara International Airport.
The ABC has tried repeatedly to contact both Mr Agovaka and AVIC Commercial Aircraft for comment, but neither have yet responded. | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-29/avic-solomon-islands-aviation-plan/101022480 | 2022-04-28T19:18:00Z | https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-04-29/avic-solomon-islands-aviation-plan/101022480 | true |
Biden confessed in private that he's 'as perplexed by Democratic Senator Kyrsten Sinema as he is by TikTok' for her 'flamboyant' attire and wearing a pink wig at the Capitol, book claims
- New book reveals how Biden is baffled by Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona
- She was one of two Democrats who scuppered his massive social spending bill
- Insiders said her cryptic policy views had confused the president
- One said it was like Biden's failure to grasp his grandchildren's love of TikTok
- 'He wanted to relate, but he just didn't quite get it,' said a person close to Biden
This Will Not Pass, which is published next month, offers a string of scoops from inside the Biden White House
President Joe Biden privately admitted to being baffled by Kyrsten Sinema - the idiosyncratically dressed senator whose enigmatic policy priorities helped sink his huge domestic spending plans - according to a new book.
An insider said he wanted to understand the purple-wigged former leftist, who tacked to the right in recent years, much like he wanted to understand his grandchildren's obsession with the video app TikTok.
Sinema was one of two Democratic senators who sank Biden's $3.5 trillion Build Back Better proposal, even after the White House shaved more than $1 trillion from its cost.
She offered little public comment on her red lines, triggering a string of 'What does Sinema want?' headlines.
The Oval Office was similarly in the dark, according to 'This Will Not Pass,' a forthcoming book by Jonathan Martin and Alex Burns of the New York Times, obtained by DailyMail.com.
'Biden confessed in private that he did not really understand Sinema, the aloof Arizona Democrat known on the Hill for her cryptic policy views and flamboyant attire,' they write.
'In December, she had attended the swearing in of her state's junior senator, Mark Kelly, in a purple wig and tiger-print coat.
'More recently, Sinema had joined Manchin in voiding a preference for bipartisanship and resistance to a $15 minimum wage.
'One person close to the president likened Biden's perplexity at Sinema to his difficulty grasping his children's use of the viral-video app TikTok.
'He wanted to relate, but he just didn't quite get it.'
The authors of a new book say President Joe Biden privately confessed that he did not understand Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, who is known on Capitol Hill for appearing in purple wigs and ultimately helped end his ambitions for a huge $3.5 billion domestic spending bill
An insider said Biden had the same difficulty understanding Sinema as he did his grandchildren's obsession with TikTok. 'He wanted to relate, but he just didn't quite get it'
Sinema also asked Biden's aides not to send the president to her home state for a 'victory lap' after Biden signed the trillion dollar infrastructure bill, according to the book
Sinema has made a colorful splash on Capitol Hill since taking up a seat in the House in 2013 and then becoming the first openly bisexual senator in 2019.
Last year, the New York Times wrote that she used her sense of style to signal that she is a maverick.
'Notice was served at her swearing-in on Jan. 3, 2019, when Ms. Sinema seemed to be channeling Marilyn Monroe in platinum blond curls, a white sleeveless pearl-trimmed top, rose-print pencil skirt and stiletto heels: She was never going to revert to pantsuit-wearing banality,' the newspaper said.
And the book suggests she has not been afraid to use her looks and figure in getting her way.
'Sinema, a fitness enthusiast who was 36 when she entered Congress, boasted knowingly to colleagues and aides that her cleavage had an extraordinary persuasive effect on the uptight men of the GOP,' they authors write.
'She told one House Republican that while she would never switch parties, her father would be delighted if she did.'
Sinema confounded Democrats during months-long negotiations over the massive Build Back Better spending plans, which ultimately was not passed
Sinema previously served in the House. Here, she and Trey Hollingsworth, R-Ind., talk before a House Financial Services Committee hearing in 2018
She has won praise from Republicans for her opposition to changing the Senate filibuster, and a line of Republicans congratulated her on the Senate floor after voting with them in a move to help stall Democratic voting rights legislation.
But Democrats, particularly on the left of the party, have grown incensed at the way she blocked the main plank of Biden's domestic agenda.
To make matters worse, she largely kept her own counsel, making it difficult to know whether she was arguing from a point of principle or was simply trying to save her own political skin with conservative voters in a purple state.
After Biden signed the infrastructure bill, Sinema asked Biden's aides not to send the president to her home state for a 'victory lap,' even though he had won Arizona in 2020.
White House aides concluded that she was 'simply a difficult person.'
At times the hostility burst into public.
As tensions rose at the start of the year, with Biden making more last push for Democratic support, a former aide to President Barack Obama condemned her as 'a c***.'
Alyssa Mastromonaco took aim at the Arizona senator for announcing that she could not support a filibuster carve-out in order to pass voting rights legislative.
She told the Pod Save America podcast recently that she had 'real issues' with Sinema.
'And I think in her speech, she talks about the disease of division,' she said
'Um, also you guys, she gave the speech as Joe Biden was on her way up to the Hill.
'So anyway, it's the s***tiest grossest, like most disrespectful thing she could have done.
'I think she's a c***' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10764373/Biden-confessed-hes-perplexed-Sen-Sinema-TikTok-new-book-claims.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-28T19:20:04Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10764373/Biden-confessed-hes-perplexed-Sen-Sinema-TikTok-new-book-claims.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-5-2
(five, five, two)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-5-2
(five, five, two) | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Midday-game-17134267.php | 2022-04-28T19:21:58Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Midday-game-17134267.php | true |
This article is part of our Farm Futures series.
Since I spend several hours prepping for the mailbag podcast episodes I do for the Prospect Podcast on the last Wednesday of every month, I decided to turn that prep into an article in addition to just using it for the podcast. Let me know what you think of this format and whether you want to continue to see it going forward.
You can listen to the podcast here or subscribe on your podcast app by searching "RotoWire Prospect Podcast".
As I've mentioned before, the next update to the top 400 prospect rankings will be at the end of May, but this mailbag content should help provide a snapshot of which prospects are trending up and down.
Adam Balan: Luis Matos or Marco Luciano… compare their ceilings and floors?
Luciano will either be a three-category or a four-category shortstop, depending on how the hit tool shakes out. Absolute ceiling would be Eloy Jimenez production at shortstop, floor would be a Paul DeJong type of career. Matos brings the five-category upside — he could be Bo Bichette in the outfield. Floor would be a Manuel Margot type of career.
Dan: Are you reading much into Marco Luciano's early success? See him rebounding after falling in rankings this offseason?
It's been great, about as good as could have been expected, but I want to see it over a larger sample. He's super streaky. But yes, trending back towards the top 20, if he's not already there.
Benny Dykstra: When is
Since I spend several hours prepping for the mailbag podcast episodes I do for the Prospect Podcast on the last Wednesday of every month, I decided to turn that prep into an article in addition to just using it for the podcast. Let me know what you think of this format and whether you want to continue to see it going forward.
You can listen to the podcast here or subscribe on your podcast app by searching "RotoWire Prospect Podcast".
As I've mentioned before, the next update to the top 400 prospect rankings will be at the end of May, but this mailbag content should help provide a snapshot of which prospects are trending up and down.
Adam Balan: Luis Matos or Marco Luciano… compare their ceilings and floors?
Luciano will either be a three-category or a four-category shortstop, depending on how the hit tool shakes out. Absolute ceiling would be Eloy Jimenez production at shortstop, floor would be a Paul DeJong type of career. Matos brings the five-category upside — he could be Bo Bichette in the outfield. Floor would be a Manuel Margot type of career.
Dan: Are you reading much into Marco Luciano's early success? See him rebounding after falling in rankings this offseason?
It's been great, about as good as could have been expected, but I want to see it over a larger sample. He's super streaky. But yes, trending back towards the top 20, if he's not already there.
Benny Dykstra: When is Triston Casas getting the call, and is he a top 20 1B when he gets it? (Lots of questions on Casas)
He could get the call in a couple weeks if Bobby Dalbec keeps struggling. My initial guess was that he'd be up in late-June or early-July. Once up, he could reasonably perform like Brandon Belt with the upside for more and the downside for significant growing pains.
Eric Samulski: With Leody Taveras and Bubba Thompson off to strong starts, could we see either get a chance in TEX this season?
Thompson has 19 strikeouts and zero walks at Triple-A, so I think he's irrelevant for now. He could get the call, but he wouldn't perform well. Taveras also isn't walking much, but he's at least not striking out a ton either. I'd expect him to get a look in a month or two, but I wouldn't bank on him hitting for a high average.
BrocNessMonster: What about Nick Pratto? Is he stuck behind Vinnie Pasquantino?
I know Pratto is the one on the 40-man roster and he's the better defensive 1B, and the Royals aren't the smartest organization, but anyone can see that of the two, Pasquantino is the only one with a chance of hitting big-league pitching right now. Worth noting that Carlos Santana might be coming out of his slump.
Todd D: ETA on Juan Yepez?
Yepez is the type of guy I could see them bringing up for a doubleheader or something or just for a couple weeks to add some depth and then send him back down. I don't think he's got impact potential this season.
Bob May: Do you think James Wood is the real deal?
He has blown away my expectations so far this season. A lot of prospects have scuffled after the jump from complex ball to Single-A, so that makes it even more impressive.
DrOctagon Cards: Level of worry about Reginald Preciado's atrocious start?
Very significant concerns about Reginald Preciado, I'd drop him in leagues where 200-250 prospects are rostered.
Jon: What is Jordan Groshans major league position gonna be? Why do teams like to sign players like Albert Pujols and block guys like Yepez? Ceddane Rafaela, Mookie Betts 2.0?
Yepez isn't a good enough real-life prospect (in my opinion) to worry about blocking. Groshans could be a second baseman who plays third base and shortstop when guys are injured — he could also be trade bait this summer. Betts was an elite statistical prospect who walked more than he struck out at several stops, but Rafaela is arguably the top pop-up prospect of the year. I'd value him as a borderline top-100 prospect right now.
Anthony Stoesz: Does Matt Brash K/BB normalize in the MLB or does he risk being sent down?
The scouting report (don't swing) seems to be out on Brash, so he needs to adjust back (if he can). That breaking ball is so glorious, I still think he eventually settles in as an effective starter, it might just take longer than we hoped.
Richard Sands: I'm in a prospect's dynasty league with a "win now" mode. Who should be my highest waiver priorities: Kyle Stowers, Kameron Misner, Brendon Davis, Zack Gelof, Braden Shewmake, Aaron Sabato, or Aaron Bracho? Who gets the first call to the majors?
Definitely Kyle Stowers. He'll be up first and I think he's the best prospect of this bunch, given where Gelof's K-rate is.
Trader Andy: How does Miguel Vargas compare to your boy Josh Jung? What's his real ETA and would he get called up first or Michael Busch? (Lots of questions on Busch)
Vargas is pretty similar to Jung in many ways. A healthy Jung would already be in the majors, and I think he could have been productive right away, but if we fast forward to when Jung is fully healthy this offseason, Vargas will probably be more ready to hit big-league pitching.
As for Busch, he has only played second base and designated hitter this year, while Vargas has played second, third and first. Additionally, Vargas was the one sent to Triple-A, where he has been fine, while Busch was sent back to Double-A after he seemingly already mastered that level last year (and Vargas is two years younger than Busch). I don't think the Dodgers will be in a rush to bring either guy up, especially with Vargas not on the 40-man roster.
Ryan: If you put out FYPD rankings today, where would you put Matt McLain? The first taste of pro ball seems extremely encouraging.
I already had McLain ranked aggressively for FYPD (sixth), but he'd be a top-three guy for me at this point. Brady House and Henry Davis have also been awesome, among the top guys.
ChzBeef: Any update on why Ian Lewis isn't in Single-A?
I've heard that it's not injury related, and I'd expect him to be sent to an affiliate sometime in the coming weeks.
Chris Valensi: Thoughts on the slow starts for some of the blue chip prospects that broke camps with their big league teams? (Spencer Torkelson, Bobby Witt, Julio Rodriguez, Reid Detmers, etc). And reasonable to expect Adley Rutschman is up by early June, after a few weeks in AAA?
None of these starts should be seen as surprising. I think the biggest take away among the hitters is that Julio Rodriguez now projects as a 30-steal guy at peak (I had him as a 15-20 steal guy preseason). Rodriguez is going to be an absolute star. Torkelson has actually been as good as I would have hoped. Witt has been bad, but not in a way that should be all that surprising — he was getting overdrafted. I'm concerned a little about Detmers' offspeed stuff — his slider and curveball haven't been the wipeout offerings they were last year, and he needs those to be money pitches. It's a small sample, however. And yes, Rutschman should be up with Grayson Rodriguez in late-May/early-June.
Cam Anderson: The Nationals have two guys in the top 54 of your list and then nobody else in the top 200. How much of that is org based, i.e. lack of trust in development vs. individual flaws with the players. You can make this question more general to all teams.
I don't view the Nats as a bad developmental org. This is kind of the natural progression of a team that was contending for rings and has now entered a bit of a rebuild. Keibert Ruiz and Josiah Gray didn't qualify as prospects, but you could still think of them that way. House has been awesome, so that's nice.
The Rockies are the main team I worry about when it comes to player development, but the Royals and Padres have recently struggled to develop starting pitching.
Cale Loken: With Jazz Chisholm's hot start, is he in the conversation for being a top 25 dynasty player?
Yeah, I'd value him that way — he was already a top 35 guy for me coming into the year.
Brent: Any news on Misael Urbina's visa situation? Will he be joining Fort Myers anytime soon?
I wouldn't expect an update on this until the issue is resolved.
Kenny: Is Ezequiel Tovar going to be Tim Anderson in Colorado?
That'd be fun! In all seriousness, I'm very impressed with how Tovar has handled this aggressive assignment. He has helped his dynasty stock as much as any prospect in the early going.
Al Scherer: What do you make of Andrew Painter's start?
He's a big power arm with big-time stuff, and Low-A hitters simply can't handle that. This is one of those situations where it's great if you got him in your FYPD or picked him up off waivers, but don't trade for him. There's still several years for things to go wrong before he reaches the majors.
Ian Stratta: For guys like Bryson Stott and Huascar Ynoa, what size leagues are you considering dropping. I have both in a 20-team small bench league and it's going to be tough to rationalize keeping them.
In a redraft league, you could drop both of them for players that can help you now. In dynasty, I'd even be OK moving on from Ynoa if there's someone you really like available. I was never high on Ynoa as a prospect — he peaked at No. 203 overall in 2018 — and didn't buy in on him this year. I'm kicking myself for moving Stott up my prospect rankings after it seemed like he was going to break camp, but I was never that big on him either, relative to the rest of the industry.
Max Arterburn: Which High-A & AA hot starts are most believable, of these five: Christian Encarnacion-Stand, Matthew Lugo, Ceddanne Rafaela, Esteury Ruiz, Jerar Encarnacion
I'd rank them Rafaela, Encarnacion-Strand, Ruiz, Encarnacion, Lugo, but they've all got promising characteristics to their starts and are trending to being added to the top-400.
Jeremy Hansen: When do you buy back in on former top 400 guys like Esteury Ruiz or Cal Mitchell?
Ruiz is doing something he never came close to doing before, walking more than he is striking out. You want to be careful when a guy is repeating a level, like he is at Double-A, but he's got my attention. Mitchell has a 41.7 Hard% at Triple-A with an excellent batted-ball profile and excellent plate skills. He's checking all the boxes so far and he's still pretty young (just turned 23).
First to Third: Updates on Cristian Hernandez
Nothing to update. He played in the DSL last year and will open in the complex league this year. That's standard procedure. He'll be the most exciting prospect in that league and could get to Single-A by the end of the year.
Gabriel Garcia: Corbin Carroll looks incredible, are he and Robert Hassell far off in terms of skill set? Are we looking at 2 potential top 5 prospects, or are these two different caliber of prospects with different caliber ceilings?
The main difference is Carroll's speed (at least a grade higher than Hassell's), but I could see Carroll being the No. 1 overall prospect in short order and Hassell being top five fairly soon as well. Excellent young hitters.
Dan: Seeing a lot of crazy high K% for top hitting prospects early on (Brennen Davis, Kahlil Watson, Bobby Witt, Julio Rodriguez, many others). Red flags or do you write these off as guys settling in at a new level, with adjustments coming?
Orange flag with Davis and Witt — not surprising, necessarily, but also not ideal. I expect those two to be better over the next month. Zero concerns with Rodriguez. I'd say red flag with Watson, but not one that will push him too far down the ranks, it's just clearly a bigger weakness in the profile than I was expecting it to be at this level — compare him to Brady House, for instance.
David Regan: Every year, the Dodgers graduate top talent and other talent steps up into their top 10. Who are a couple guys in the 15-20 range that could vault into top 5 status over the next year?
Mostly on the pitching side, Maddux Bruns and Nick Nastrini from last year's draft class. I think Wilman Diaz could break out this year in his stateside debut, and Jose Ramos is a little old for the level, but he continues to impress at Single-A.
Johnny Millionaire: Talk about the Dodgers pitching pipeline; Bobby Miller, Ryan Pepiot & Maddux Bruns all seem to have extreme upside. Can you review their stuff and command? When do you see them debuting?
From a total package standpoint, Landon Knack is my favorite, but he's building up in extended spring training from an undisclosed injury. I don't think Miller is going to debut as a starter until 2023, this year is all about building up his innings, something he has struggled with. Pepiot has excellent stuff, but I think he fits best as a multi-inning reliever, Bruns has monster stuff but is three years away.
Simon P: Is LAD prospect James Outman too old for his level? Will we ever see him in the bigs or time to drop him? And what about the Pirates? They have so many scrubs on the active roster, might we see an influx of prospects later this year? Any catch your eye? Sleepers?
Yeah, for Outman to be striking out this much back at Double-A, I'd drop him. He's on the 40-man roster because of his defense and power/speed tools, but the hit tool is a problem. I still like Diego Castillo, who is already up, and I think Oneil Cruz is still worth a stash despite the slow start (the weather in the Midwest has been awful), but Cal Mitchell is the big sleeper.
Banksy: What do you think of this trade in Dynasty Pts 10 teamer: Vladimir Guerrero, Bo Bichette, Jo Adell, Nolan Gorman, Kris Bryant -for- Juan Soto, Rafael Devers, Ozzie Albies, Willy Adames
I always focus on the big leaguers/elite prospects in a trade like this. I don't think Adell or Gorman qualify as elite prospects, and I'm not a big Kris Bryant fan long term, even in Colorado. So I'd take the Soto side.
Todd D: Who gets the call first? Max Meyer, Bobby Miller, or Hayden Wesneski?
Probably Meyer if they all stay healthy. That said, I don't think any of the three will be up as quickly as we'd like them to be, given the team contexts.
Todd D: Roansy Contreras is clearly the best pitcher currently in the Pirates organization. Why is he not starting for them? I assume he is on an innings limit.
Max Margolis: How good is Roansy Contreras capable of being this year? Could we get something in the neighborhood of 2021 McClanahan?
Yeah, he's on an innings limit and getting stretched out in the minors, but they also want to see what their lesser guys have. You're not learning anything about those guys at Triple-A. They'd like at least a couple to emerge as long-term back-end starters.
He's quite good, but he's not McClanahan good — doesn't have as deep of a repertoire or that caliber of fastball, not to mention handedness.
Matt Haas: Thoughts on Trevor Larnach going forward? Seems like the approach hasn't been the same since the layoff.
Yeah he kind of seems to have hit a wall after Double-A. Was always older and struck out a lot, so not a guy you need to be super patient with.
John Dobos: Carlos Hernandez, how does he look so far (under the hood)? Taylor Ward an add in 12 teamers? Any prospects in your top 50 that you are disappointed/worried about? Cody Morris expectations after his latest injury.
I dropped Hernandez in AL LABR, so that should tell you all you need to know. Ward an add in any format, really, given the playing time and production. I'm not super worried, but Nick Gonzales, Dustin Harris and Bryson Stott have failed to impress. Morris' injury isn't supposed to be a terrible one by shoulder injury standards, so I'm just waiting to see whether he can return on time. We can react once June/July gets here, if he's progressing or has had a setback.
Steve G: You had Masyn Winn pretty high at the end of last year and he has really picked it up. Seems like he could vault into top 20ish prospects by the end of the year. Do you agree and should I buy now and drop pratto who I know u are down on?
I wouldn't say top-20 is likely, but it's possible, given his tools. I'd drop Pratto for him in dynasty.
Toolsy: Nolan Gorman is getting a lot of buzz. He still strikes out a lot and has defensive issues at 2B. I believe he will struggle if called up, do you agree?
I agree. The strikeouts are more concerning than the home runs are impressive. I'm predicting that he'll be a nice post-hype guy next year.
Andrew Mason: Do you think Ricky Tiedemann will be jumping into your top 400? Has looked pretty good so far albeit needs to cut down on walks. Was curious if you have seen him or heard anything from others who have seen him in person?
He has been very impressive, minus the command/control issues. Fastball/changeup combo will give lower-level hitters fits, but he probably needs to develop the slider or curveball a bit more to have upper-level success, but still ahead of schedule.
Toosly: Royce Lewis has looked great so far. Do you think the Twins call him up? Is he playing another position?
Steven P: Royce Lewis vs. Jose Miranda as fantasy prospects overall?
Keith Schulte: Where are you projecting Royce Lewis to rank on your end of May edition of the Top 400 after his fast start this year?
I touched on these guys in last week's article, but Lewis has easily passed Miranda, if he were ever behind him. Lewis can play anywhere, but so far he has just played shortstop. I don't think they're going to rush him up, so Miranda could be up first, even though he's the opposite of Lewis defensively. Lewis is a top-15 prospect at this point.
AttemptingEthics: Can you share thoughts on how "for real" are the crazy hot starts of young players like Emmanuel Rodriguez, Masyn Winn, Alexander Ovalles, Ceddane Rafaela, Joshua Mears, Etc? What should we be looking for to find the next Juan Soto who lights up early?
None of them are fully "for real" but with the exception of Mears, they're showing improvements in key areas, namely walks and strikeouts. Winn has the most upward mobility of those five. I'm still not sold on Mears due to the strikeouts, although his power is very impressive.
Mark Louis: It is reported the Reds are moving Rece Hinds to the OF. I figure this is due to his knee injury last year. Is he a cut bait player from my 12 team NL only keeper league where every team holds seven minors.
I've been quite high on Hinds, and I liked that move to the outfield, but yeah, he's striking out almost 50 percent of the time. You can probably find a better guy to roster.
Brothersjudd: Should we be worried that the Royals coaching system-wide is so bad that it ruins prospects–both pitching (which Eno Sarris covered) but also hitting (Nick Pratto, MJ Melendez, etc.)?
I'd be concerned, especially with their inability to develop pitching, given how many talented pitchers they've drafted in recent years. If I were another team, I'd be trying to trade for guys like Carlos Hernandez, Jackson Kowar, Daniel Lynch, etc… They still have some good stories like Pasquantino and I'm still a believer in Melendez and Kyle Isbel, but they're probably a bottom-five developmental org.
Scott Courlander: Jasson Dominguez 😢
Yeah, not good.
John McKecknie: Will the John Means injury speed up the timeline for Kyle Bradish or Grayson Rodriguez? And if Trey Mancini gets dealt at the deadline, would either Colton Cowser or Kyle Stowers get a look?
Tom Hotaling: Will Kyle Bradish get the call up before Grayson Rodriguez?
Stowers will get a look regardless later this summer at the rate he's going. Cowser won't be up until next year at the earliest. The Orioles aren't going to rush the timeline on any of their guys (that'd be too much fun for the fanbase), but Bradish and Rodriguez are both trending toward May or early-June debuts. I wouldn't be surprised if Bradish was up first, since he's already on the 40-man roster.
Mike Greer: Can you touch on Daniel Espino and if he is due for a bump in your next updates? Between the FG article labeling him a unicorn and the encouraging, yet limited results, I just wanted to get a current pulse check on his value.
He's basically as good as a 21-year-old right-handed pitching prospect can possibly be who has made three starts at Double-A, throws really hard and has never thrown 100 innings in a season. How you choose to value that player is up to each individual. His ceiling is the best pitcher in baseball, but a lot can go wrong with a prospect like this as well.
Jeffrey Thomas: Kyle Harrison or Taj Bradley? Bonus: Eury Perez or Daniel Espino, rank all four careers long term?
I'm not going to rank all four on their careers long term, it'll come down to which guys stay healthy. But Bradley is last of the four as his third pitch is the worst of the four. They all have ace upside, which is something I don't throw around often. Espino and Harrison have been the most impressive thus far this season, but I adore all four of them and just hope two or three of them stay healthy.
Simon P: What do you make of Drey Jameson? He is having himself a hell of a year so far...small sample, I know. What do you see long term for him, starter or reliever, and when do you think he can be up?
Love Jameson, he could be off to a better start. I think he gets to the big leagues around July and I think he's a starter long term. He's still pretty underrated.
Nick Durazo: What's with Nick Gonzales's ridiculous K rate?
It's not that much higher than it was at High-A, and he's walking a ton, so he might just be too passive right now. I'd like to see where those rates stabilize to in about a month.
Churlayla: Dustin Harris and Evan Carter. F*** yeah!!! or better wait and see?
Let's wait and see. Harris is striking out way more than I thought he would at Double-A, and Carter still isn't getting to much power in games. Carter could be a low-power leadoff hitter who gets on base at a high clip and steals bases, but I could also see him evolve a little as a hitter in the next couple years. I expect Harris to improve as the season goes on, but his stock is down.
Dan O'Dell: At what point in a season does a slow start have meaning? Luis Matos/Anthony Volpe/Reginald Preciado, etc. Do you have concerns with any top 100 guys this quickly or do you hold that they will all get going soon enough. Curious of any indicators you look at.
Strikeouts, walks, how challenging the assignment was, are all indicators. Rookie to Single-A and Triple-A to the majors have become massive gaps in competition. I touched on Preciado earlier. I'm not worried about Matos, I'm going to give Volpe a while before I really start to worry.
Savages In The Box: Who is Paul McIntosh and should we be paying attention to him now?
Craig Mish mentioned him to me off air after out podcast a couple weeks ago. The Marlins think they really found something in him. It sucks that he's a catcher, but he's a legitimate prospect.
Less than Dave: I just wanna know who looks like they're ready to produce in the MLB this year... Who I should keep an eye on?
Triston Casas, Vinnie Pasquantino, Cal Mitchell, Caleb Kilian, Kyle Bradish
Notorious D.A.D.: Luis Garcia tearing up AAA at 22. If prospect eligible, where would he slot in? How about Isaac Paredes as well? I feel like we disregard young players once they hit their 130 ABs even if they are the same age or younger than other prospect eligible guys…
They'd both be borderline top-100. The Rays definitely went after Paredes for a reason. It's frustrating that the Nationals are keeping Garcia at Triple-A, but I could see both guys having success in the majors later this season, but they're at best four-category guys.
Dom Ernandez: How much does Pete Crow-Armstrong move up your rankings with your next update? He seems like a good "James Anderson Guy" Any good comps that you can think of? Thanks!
I love Crow-Armstrong, he's actually not that different from Robert Hassell from a tools standpoint. His power potential has always been underrated, and I do gravitate toward those guys, where the power is perceived as the weakest tool even though it's not going to be weak.
Hamiltron: Could Corbin Carrol hit his way to a mid-season call-up? Is Orelvis Martinez - Joey Gallo 2.0 without the walks? Does Jordan Walker have too much swing and miss to become an uber prospect?
Carroll seems like a breaks-camp-with-the-team guy next year, based on where the Diamondbacks are in their competitive cycle, but it's not impossible that he could force his way up this summer. I've always struggled with where to rank Martinez, because I absolutely see that comp. I usually move him down, then he goes nuts for a few months and I move him up, and then doubt creeps back in. He'll have red arrows next to his name on the next update. I'm not worried at all about Walker, however. He is absolutely an uber prospect. He is handling an extremely aggressive assignment, as I outlined here.
Matt: With respect to a dynasty minor league draft, would you aim for younger prospects with a higher "ceiling" (i.e Daniel Espino or Fransisco Alvarez) or players that are more major league ready (i.e. Matt Brash or Joe Ryan etc)
Generally the latter based on draft value, but you want to have a blend. Focus on the value and your confidence/excitement in the player over the type of prospect with respect to ETA or perceived "ceiling".
Aaron Bennett: Thoughts on Cade Cavalli's rough start this year?
His command and consistency just hasn't been there. I'm getting minor recollections of when Archie Bradley was an elite prospect for a few years, where the stuff was crazy but the command was never quite there. We have to remember, the bust rate on pitching prospects is still extreme, and not just for health reasons.
Ben Pernick: Are you concerned about MJ Melendez's rough start given his struggles previous to 2021?
Honestly, not really. He's got a .167 BABIP. I think he might just be pressing to try to force a promotion. I probably ranked him a tad too high on the last update, but he might be a buy-low right now.
Matt Maison: Is Royber Salinas legit?
The stuff is legit, but I'm getting Brusdar Graterol vibes from his body, which isn't ideal. It's not like he's got an Alek Manoah frame where he's always going to be a big boy, he could stand to lose 20 pounds, which would help him avoid dealing with back issues and could improve his command/ability to repeat his delivery.
Peter Muehlenkamp: Reds fans need something positive to talk about… with all of Reds' trades and recent graduations of Greene and Lodolo, can you give us the new Reds Top 10 prospects? And where does their overall system now rank?
Matt McLain and Elly De La Cruz is a pretty nice 1-2 on the position player side, but the system definitely lacks depth. I also think Nick Lodolo is a must-target in trading leagues right now. He's the real deal. | https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/article.php?id=63336 | 2022-04-28T19:27:26Z | https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/article.php?id=63336 | true |
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-5-2
(five, five, two)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-5-2
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-5-2
(five, five, two)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-5-2
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Roy Keane believes that unless Erik ten Hag is given the ability to ruthlessly overhaul the playing staff at Manchester United, his appointment will make little difference.
Ten Hag was confirmed as United’s new First Team Manager last week and is set to begin his time at Old Trafford after finishing the current campaign with Ajax. The Dutchman is set to arrive with the club at their lowest ebb in a number of years following a miserable season under first Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and then Ralf Rangnick.
The Red Devils look destined to miss out on the Champions League altogether next year and haven’t lifted a trophy since the end of the 2016/17 season. Ten Hag follows in the footsteps of David Moyes, Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho and Solskjaer in attempting to replicate the successes of legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
And while Keane is a fan of bringing in Ten Hag, he is waiting to reserve judgement, claiming the “proof will be in the pudding”. “I think it is a good appointment, with all the speculation it has been on the cards for the last few months and I think the club will be glad just to get the deal done,” he told Sky Sports.
“He can start looking at the club, albeit from the background because he does not start until July. He has got a solid CV, a good reputation but the proof is in the pudding and we will see what he is like when he is in job and whether he can get Manchester United back to where they need to be.”
Keane infamously, correctly predicted that the underperforming players would get Solskjaer get the sack and also suggested that Rangnick would struggle with the squad so short of quality. And the former United captain thinks that like his predecessors, unless Ten Hag is able to completely reshape the playing staff at his disposal, he would be surprised if he will be able to make a big change.
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“Look at the starting 11, it’s not a good team. It’s not good enough to be competing at the top,” Keane added. “In terms of the skill level, technique, but certainly I think the biggest let down that we’ve seen in the last few months is the mentality.
"I think he can make slight improvements of course and we talk about recruitment and players who have come into Manchester United in the last year or two - Varane and Sancho - it’s been difficult for them. They’ve been coming into a team and there’s certainly not a good culture at the club. It’s not a good dressing room, you can tell that with the performances.
“It’s a case of rebuilding the club, getting lads in who will give their all week in and week out. We go back to recruitment, you hope the manager will have a big say in it because the previous managers have all come out and said their hands were tied a little bit and that’s a problem.” | https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/man-utd-keane-ten-hag-26826802 | 2022-04-28T19:48:41Z | https://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/man-utd-keane-ten-hag-26826802 | true |
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'They can go for meals, be positive and say they will regroup but you don't show it on the pitch': Roy Keane reveals he would be 'very surprised' if Erik ten Hag gets more out of Man United's struggling squad than Ralf Rangnick as he slams club 'culture'
- Erik ten Hag will become the permanent manager at Manchester United
- He replaces interim boss Ralf Rangnick who has struggled to improve fortunes
- United players have been constantly criticised following a tough season
- Roy Keane struggles to believe Ten Hag could improve their current players
Roy Keane doubts that incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag, will be able to do any better with the current squad than interim boss Ralf Rangnick.
The Red Devils confirmed last week that the Ajax manager will take on the permanent role at Old Trafford at the end of the season.
He will replace Rangnick in the dugout, who has struggled to turn things around since he replaced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back in November.
Roy Keane believes Erik ten Hag will need to conduct a major overhaul of Man United's squad
Manchester United legend Keane, believes that Ten Hag will need to conduct a major overhaul on the current squad and has slammed the club's 'culture'.
He told Sky Sports ahead of United's game with Chelsea: 'There will have to be (a complete overhaul at United).'
When asked if a new coach can get more out of the current squad, he added: 'I'd be very surprised.
He feels Ten Hag would struggle to get more out of them than what Rangnick has been able to
'I think can make slight improvements of course. Players who have come in over last year or two, like Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane, it's been difficult for them as they've come to a team which doesn't have a good culture.
'It's not a good dressing room as you can tell that with their performances.
'They can go for meals and be positive and say they will regroup but you don't show it on the pitch.
'It is a case of rebuilding the club, getting some lads in who will give their all week in week out.
'You'd hope the manager would have a big say in recruitment because the previous ones have all come out and kind of said their hands were tied a little bit in terms of getting the players they wanted so that's a big problem.'
Keane also highlighted that Ten Hag was fortunate that a number of players will leave in the summer as their contracts expire.
Keane also suggested that Ten Hag is fortunate that five or six United players will be leaving
Rangnick has failed to turn around struggling United in what has been a miserable season
The biggest of which is Paul Pogba who has struggled to produce the same performances at United, as he has at Juventus and for the French national side.
Keane said: 'What he (Ten Hag) will be looking is to get a group of players, are they on the side of the cause, hard to beat and hopefully brings a style of play that entertains the fans and gets United back to winning.
'It's a rebuilding job. I think he's fortunate there are five or six players on big contracts who are leaving, that will help.
'He will get some money to spend but it's getting the right players and characters in the club. As the last few months haven't been good enough. Players need to give everything for the cause and they aren't doing that.' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10764663/Roy-Keane-reveals-surprised-Erik-ten-Hag-gets-Man-Uniteds-squad.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-28T19:55:04Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10764663/Roy-Keane-reveals-surprised-Erik-ten-Hag-gets-Man-Uniteds-squad.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
Which smart irrigation system is best?
Properly maintaining your yard and keeping it lush and green year-round is a time-, money- and water-consuming process. That’s why a smart irrigation system — despite its sometimes high initial cost — is a wise investment. Using one will decrease your water consumption and save you plenty of money over time, plus you can spend more time enjoying your yard rather than toiling over it.
The best smart irrigation system is the Orbit B-Hyve Smart Sprinkler Controller. It balances its range of features and its cost to become an excellent value.
What to know before you buy a smart irrigation system
Soil moisture-based smart irrigation systems
These smart irrigation systems use one of two sensor types to track the moisture content of your soil and adjust your water usage as needed.
- Suspended cycle systems are similar to timed controllers. You set schedules, durations and start and stop times, but the system will stop once it detects enough moisture in your soil.
- Water-on-demand systems have start times and days when they are active, but they use upper and lower moisture thresholds to only trigger during active times when water is needed.
Weather-based smart irrigation systems
Also known as evapotranspiration or ET-based systems, these track local weather patterns such as temperature and rainfall to adjust your irrigation. They use one or more of the following technologies.
- Historic controllers take historic water use on the property as a base value and adjust your water usage from there.
- Signal-based controllers receive publicly available weather data through a Wi-Fi connection to adjust your watering pattern.
- Onsite controllers use the weather data obtained directly from your property to constantly fine-tune your watering.
Controls
Most smart irrigation systems have a physical control system and a smartphone-integrated control system. The smartphone-integrated systems are either controlled via an app or through logging into a mobile website. Low-cost systems often save money by cutting out a physical control system and relying only on smartphone control.
What to look for in a quality smart irrigation system
Zones
Zones let you set different requirements for different areas of your yard. For example, you can have one zone for your grass and another for your flowerbeds so that each zone gets only the water it needs. Some smart irrigation systems can program 16 zones or more, but this increases cost. Chart how many zones you need before shopping and grab a system with that or a slightly higher number of zones.
AI assistant integration
The best smart irrigation systems integrate artificial intelligence assistants so you can control your watering using only your voice. Many systems are directly integrated for use with Amazon Alexa, while others can connect to almost any AI assistant, including Google Assistant.
How much you can expect to spend on a smart irrigation system
Smart irrigation systems typically cost $100-$200 or more. Most cost $150 or less, but these are simple devices with limited features. Spending $150-plus gets you more advanced systems with better features.
Smart irrigation system FAQ
How much water can I save with a smart irrigation system?
A. That varies on your needs and your system, but according to the Environmental Protection Agency, an average system can save up to 15,000 gallons of water each year. Those who need to water more frequently will see the biggest savings.
Does yard size matter when shopping for a smart irrigation system?
A. A little. It doesn’t matter if you have a huge yard or a tiny one as long as your system is set up correctly and has the zone programming functions to oversee your yard. In other words, it’s best to focus on how many zones you need overseen rather than the overall size of your yard.
Should a professional install a smart irrigation system?
A. Maybe. Some of the more complex systems need basic electric work done or your yard may need major lawncare changes such as having new sprinkler systems installed. You can do both of these on your own with some research, but hiring professionals may be simpler.
What’s the best smart irrigation system to buy?
Top smart irrigation system
Orbit B-Hyve Smart Sprinkler Controller
What you need to know: It offers many excellent features without increasing its cost too high.
What you’ll love: It can oversee up to 12 zones and can be controlled from your smartphone with an included app. It’s also compatible with Amazon Alexa. It uses WeatherSense technology to alter water usage based on several variables, including soil type and the amount of sun received.
What you should consider: Some consumers reported that it can be inconsistent at times. Others had issues with the included software, particularly that it doesn’t alert you when watering starts.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top smart irrigation system for the money
Orbit B-Hyve Smart Hose Faucet Timer With Wi-Fi Hub
What you need to know: It’s basic but an excellent gadget for small yards and trial runs.
What you’ll love: It comes in single-, double- and four-zone sizes. It’s controlled directly from your smartphone and uses WeatherSense technology to optimize your water usage. It has a built-in flow meter so you can track exactly how much water you use in terms of gallons or time.
What you should consider: As with Orbit’s Smart Sprinkler Controller, some customers had issues using the included software. Others reported receiving used units rather than new ones.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller
What you need to know: It’s feature-rich and covers many zones.
What you’ll love: It’s available in eight- or 16-zone systems, both controllable via an included smartphone app or through voice commands with most AI assistants, including Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. It can track weather conditions to cancel unneeded watering.
What you should consider: It’s among the priciest systems. Several purchasers reported bad customer service when issues arose, such as communication errors between your phone and the system.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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Which golf club grips are best?
Golf is both fun and challenging. The most subtle nuances in your golf swing can make a big difference in your score. The same holds true for your golf equipment — shoes, gloves, balls and clubs.
One of the most important components of your golf clubs is the grip that wraps around each club shaft to help you securely hold it in place. Choosing the right one can improve your golfing experience. For their noticeable softness and fashionable design, the top-recommended golf grips are the Winn Dritac AVS Midsize Grips.
What to know before you buy golf club grips
The right golf club grip provides control
New grips allow for maximum control of the golf club. Your hands should not slide down the shaft while you are swinging, and they should not come off the grip after you make an impact with the ball. This can make the difference between a good and bad shot as well as a safe and unsafe shot.
The right golf club grip can increase swing speed
As golf grips wear down, the tendency is for the golfer to grip the clubs tighter to keep them from moving in their hands. However, increased pressure in the hands causes the shoulders and forearms to be tighter, which leads to decreased swing speed. A light, tension-free swing is faster and will lead to a greater distance.
The right golf club grip can address swing problems
If you are struggling with slicing or hooking the golf ball, you can employ different techniques with your overall hand grip to eliminate those problems. The right golf grips allow you to correctly position your hands and apply the correct amount of tension to counteract your previous swing flaws.
What to look for in quality golf club grips
Size
Most golf club grips range from 0.56 to 0.72 inches in diameter. Junior grips are even smaller. Undersized grips are 0.56 to 0.57 inches, while standard grips measure 0.58 to 0.60 inches. Midsize grips run 0.64 to 0.66 inches, and oversize grips are 0.70 to 0.72 inches. Most golf clubs come with standard grips. However, based on the size of your hands, or if you want to limit your wrist movement, you may prefer grips that are smaller or larger than the standard.
Material
Many golf club grips incorporate some form of rubber because of its tackiness and ability to hold up in all weather conditions. All-rubber grips are the least expensive but also tend to wear out more quickly. Synthetic materials are softer than rubber but don’t hold up as well in wet weather. Leather grips look and feel great, but they’re expensive, less durable and difficult to hold when it rains. Hybrid golf grips are growing in popularity because they combine rubber and synthetic materials to give extra moisture-wicking properties.
Grip tape
Many golf club grips come with grip tape. You can add layers of grip tape to slightly increase the overall grip width. A layer of tape usually adds 0.01 to 0.02 inches.
How much you can expect to spend on golf club grips
The most affordable grips are mainly rubber and run $4-$10 per grip, which is $40-$120 for a standard set of clubs. Synthetic and leather grips run $10-$30 each for a set total of $120-$360. Some people to choose to use grip tape to re-grip their own clubs at a cost of $5-$10 per roll.
Golf club grips FAQ
How do I know when it’s time to get new grips?
A. The golf club will feel looser in your hands as the grip wears down. Its tackiness will begin to decrease over time. Additionally, you may see cracks in the grip or faded areas where the color has worn down from continual use.
How do I know which size golf club grip I need?
A. The key to finding the right size golf club grip is the size of your golf glove. People with small- and medium-sized golf gloves typically use standard grips, while golfers with large and extra-large gloves should consider midsize or oversize grips. Younger golfers or people with small hands should consider undersize or junior grips.
How long do golf club grips typically last?
A. On average, golf grips will last 30 to 40 full rounds of golf. For active golfers, that is usually one season. Golfers who play less often may be able to play with the same grips for several years.
What are the best golf club grips to buy?
Top golf club grips
What you need to know: These golf club grips offer extra softness and are great for people with large hands or a slow golf swing.
What you’ll love: The polymer material is ideal for a nonslip feel that is equally comfortable. The extra cushioning provides shock absorption. There is variable texture in key pressure points to improve the overall grip.
What you should consider: The grips are not as tacky when the weather is extra hot or rainy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top golf club grips for the money
SAPLIZE Rubber Golf Club Grips
What you need to know: Inexpensively priced, these all-rubber grips come in a full set that is available in six bold colors.
What you’ll love: The kit comes with 13 grips and grip tape. The upper grip is integrated with velvet cotton yarn to ensure a nonslip hold. The lower grip is made from a soft rubber that brings greater comfort. The grips are designed to work well in wet weather.
What you should consider: These grips are not as soft as other models and are not intended to last a long time.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: These grips can be fit to any golfer with a unique design that comes in multiple colors and sizes.
What you’ll love: The grip pattern is densely spaced to promote a lighter tension while providing excellent lateral traction. The proprietary rubber compound adds extra tack and reduces grip stress.
What you should consider: These grips do not come with extra grip tape.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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MONTREAL (AP) — A group of 37 passengers who were shown on video drinking and partying amid the pandemic on a chartered Sunwing flight from Montreal to Mexico in late December have been fined a total of CDN$59,500 (US$46,480), Transport Canada said Thursday.
The agency said 42 tickets were issued, including 18 for non-compliance with vaccination requirements and 24 for violations of masking rules.
Videos of the flight, shared on social media, showed unmasked passengers singing and dancing in the aisles and on seats, some clutching liquor, snapping selfies and vaping.
An investigation into the flight continues and further sanctions could be issued, said Transport Canada.
Sunwing Airlines cancelled the group’s return flight after the videos began circulating. Air Canada and Air Transat also refused to book the flight’s 154 passengers on return trips to Canada. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Canada-issues-fines-for-pandemic-party-on-flight-17134434.php | 2022-04-28T20:07:11Z | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Canada-issues-fines-for-pandemic-party-on-flight-17134434.php | true |
California and 15 states that want the U.S. Postal Service to electrify its mail delivery vehicles are suing to halt purchases of thousands of gas-powered trucks as the agency modernizes its delivery fleet.
Three separate lawsuits, filed by the states and environmental groups Thursday in New York and California, ask judges to order a more thorough environmental review before the Postal Service moves forward with the next-generation delivery vehicle program.
Plaintiffs contend that purchases of fossil fuel-powered delivery vehicles will cause environmental harm for decades to come.
“Louis DeJoy’s gas-guzzling fleet guarantees decades of pollution with every postcard and package,” said Scott Hochberg, an attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity, referring to the postmaster general.
Attorneys general from 16 states — 14 of which have Democratic governors — sued in San Francisco. A separate lawsuit by the Center for Biological Diversity, Earthjustice, CleanAirNow KC and Sierra Club was filed in the same venue. Another was filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council and United Auto Workers in New York.
All of three of them target the environmental review underpinning the Postal Service's planned purchase of up to 165,000 next-generation delivery vehicles over the next decade.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said it’s key to stop the process before it’s too late.
“Once this purchase goes through, we’ll be stuck with more than 100,000 new gas-guzzling vehicles on neighborhood streets, serving homes across our state and across the country, for the next 30 years. There won’t be a reset button,” he said.
The Postal Service defended the process it followed under DeJoy, a wealthy former logistics executive and Republican donor who was appointed by a board of governors controlled by then-President Donald Trump.
“The Postal Service conducted a robust and thorough review and fully complied with all of our obligations under (the National Environmental Policy Act),” spokesperson Kim Frum said Thursday in an email.
The Postal Service contract calls for 10% of the new vehicles to be electric but the Postal Service contends more electric vehicles can be purchased based on financial outlook and strategic considerations.
The percentage of battery-electric vehicles was doubled — to 20% — in the initial $2.98 billion order for 50,000 vehicles.
Environmental advocates contend the Postal Service's environmental review was inadequate and flawed, and that the contract represented a missed opportunity to electrify the fleet and reduce emissions.
The review process “was so rickety and riddled with error that it failed to meet the basic standards of the National Environmental Policy Act,” said Adrian Martinez, senior attorney on Earthjustice's Right to Zero campaign.
New York Attorney General Letitia James said the Postal Service used “fatally flawed decision-making” that led to an outcome that was “fiscally and environmentally irresponsible.” New York is among the plaintiffs.
The lawsuits could further delay the Postal Service's efforts to replace the ubiquitous delivery trucks that went into service between 1987 and 1994.
If the parties can’t agree on a settlement, the lawsuit could drag on for months, possibly into next year, if there are appeals, said University of Richmond School of Law professor Carl Tobias.
The new gasoline-powered vehicles would get 14.7 miles per gallon (23.7 kilometers per gallon) without air conditioning, compared to 8.4 mpg (13.5 kpg) for the older vehicles, the Postal Service said.
All told, the Postal Service’s fleet includes 190,000 local delivery vehicles. More than 141,000 of those are the old models that lack safety features like air bags, anti-lock brakes and backup cameras.
The new vehicles are taller to make it easier for postal carriers to grab packages and parcels that make up a greater share of volume. They also have improved ergonomics and climate control.
The states that sued are California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District in California, District of Columbia and city of New York joined that lawsuit, as well.
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Sharp reported from Portland, Maine. | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/16-states-that-want-to-electrify-usps-fleet-file-lawsuits/O3QR7KN5ANCR3ICJRZPTCKOKGI/ | 2022-04-28T20:25:08Z | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/16-states-that-want-to-electrify-usps-fleet-file-lawsuits/O3QR7KN5ANCR3ICJRZPTCKOKGI/ | false |
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidates John Cranley and Nan Whaley will take part in a candidate conversation moderated by NBC4 anchor Colleen Marshall at the Columbus Metropolitan Club stage on April 20.
The live program will cover issues facing Ohioans and the candidates’ plans to lead the Buckeye State if elected, according to a release from CMC. Topics for discussion could include gun control, educational inequities, climate change and energy sourcing, economic development, affordable housing, and Ohio’s shifting population.
The in-person program will also be streamed live on NBC4i.com and all audience members will be able to submit questions to be asked of the candidates by members of CMC’s Program Committee.
The primary election will be held on May 3. The Democratic winner will go to face the Republican challenger on the Nov. 8 ballot.
As for a similar event with Republican candidates, CMC states, “With two of the three Republican gubernatorial candidates in Ohio announcing they won’t participate in debates, a GOP edition of CMC’s April 20 Democratic forum is unlikely.”
To attend this event in person at The Boat House, register here by Tuesday, April 19. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m., the program begins at noon. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/your-local-election-hq/meet-ohios-democratic-candidates-for-governor/ | 2022-04-28T20:25:55Z | https://www.wdtn.com/news/your-local-election-hq/meet-ohios-democratic-candidates-for-governor/ | false |
(WTRF) – If you were thinking about changing up your breakfast routine, Tropicana is already a step ahead of you with a cereal made for not milk but OJ.
Tropicana Crunch has dubbed itself “the first cereal made for OJ (and maybe the last).”
In honor of National Orange Juice Day on May 4, Tropicana is releasing a cereal specifically intended to mix with orange juice instead of milk. Tropicana Crunch, as it’s called, is “the first-ever breakfast cereal created to pair with Tropicana Pure Premium so you can sip your sunshine and eat it, too,” according to a statement shared with Food and Wine.
Beginning on May 4, Tropicana will be giving boxes away for free, while supplies last, via TropicanaCrunch.com.
After testing multiple flavors and textures, the company opted for a granola-based cereal featuring honey-almond clusters that can withstand the acidity in OJ better than flakes, which would go soggy more quickly, Food and Wine reported. The honey-almond flavor was chosen to balance against the orange juice’s tartness.
The box also advertises that it comes with a “paper sipping straw inside” so you can slurp up any remaining OJ in the bowl.
“An unforgettable breakfast experience” is just one way Tropicana is describing their cereal.
“Whether you hate it or love it, you won’t know until you try it.” | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/nexstar/orange-juice-over-milk-tropicana-creates-first-cereal-made-for-oj/ | 2022-04-28T20:27:03Z | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/nexstar/orange-juice-over-milk-tropicana-creates-first-cereal-made-for-oj/ | true |
MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A former Border Patrol employee accused of striking a 17-year-old Honduran national was arrested on Wednesday.
Gregson Martinez, 28, is being charged with violating civil rights, according to a release by the U.S. Department of Justice.
On July 21, 2021, agents apprehended a 17-year-old Honduran citizen near Hidalgo before transporting him to the Donna Processing Center.
Martinez, who worked as a processing coordinator at the facility, is accused of striking the Honduran citizen across the face.
Martinez was fired on Aug. 2, 2021 and faces up to a year in prison if convicted, the release stated. | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/national-news/former-federal-agent-accused-of-striking-honduran-teen/ | 2022-04-28T20:31:49Z | https://www.conchovalleyhomepage.com/news/national-news/former-federal-agent-accused-of-striking-honduran-teen/ | false |
FOSTER CITY, Calif. (AP) _ Gilead Sciences Inc. (GILD) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $19 million.
The Foster City, California-based company said it had profit of 2 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $2.12 per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of nine analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.77 per share.
The HIV and hepatitis C drugmaker posted revenue of $6.59 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $6.19 billion.
Gilead expects full-year earnings in the range of $6.20 to $6.70 per share.
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ SPS Commerce Inc. (SPSC) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $12.6 million.
The Minneapolis-based company said it had net income of 34 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 55 cents per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 47 cents per share.
The provider of supply chain software services to businesses posted revenue of $105.2 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $104.4 million.
For the current quarter ending in July, SPS Commerce expects its per-share earnings to range from 48 cents to 49 cents.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $108.3 million to $109.3 million for the fiscal second quarter.
SPS Commerce expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.07 to $2.09 per share, with revenue ranging from $443.4 million to $445.9 million.
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DENVER (AP) _ Western Union Co. (WU) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $293.3 million.
The Denver-based company said it had net income of 74 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to 51 cents per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 44 cents per share.
The money transfer company posted revenue of $1.16 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.15 billion.
Western Union expects full-year earnings in the range of $1.75 to $1.85 per share.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican gubernatorial candidate Tim Michels tweeted Thursday that he'll divest himself from his construction company if he wins office to avoid any potential ethical conflicts.
Michels and his brothers co-own Brownsville-based Michels Corp. The company often bids for contracts on state projects, setting up a potential conflict if Michels were to become governor. State law requires governors to sign road construction contracts worth $1,000. The state ethics code prohibits state officials from using their positions for private benefit.
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel published a story Thursday pointing out the potential conflict if Michels were to become governor. Hours later, he tweeted that he has stepped away from his job at the company “to focus on running an aggressive, successful, statewide campaign” and that he would divest from the company if elected “to focus on making lives better for every person who calls Wisconsin home.”
Even if Michels were to divest himself from Michels Corp., his family would still benefit if he signed off on contracts for the company as governor. Dan Carlton, administrator of the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, didn't immediately return a message asking if divestment would satisfy the state ethics code.
Michels faces a crowded GOP primary field that includes former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, business owner Kevin Nicholson and state Rep. Timothy Ramthun. None of the campaigns immediately responded to messages seeking comment on Michels' tweets.
The Republicans will square off in an Aug. 9 primary. The winner will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in the Nov. 8 general election. Michels, a multimillionaire, is expected to inject millions from his personal fortune into his campaign. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Michels-says-he-ll-divest-from-company-if-elected-17134369.php | 2022-04-28T20:38:46Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Michels-says-he-ll-divest-from-company-if-elected-17134369.php | true |
WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 29, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
310 PM CDT Thu Apr 28 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOCATIONS ON THE
CAPROCK...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT
FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOCATIONS
ON THE CAPROCK...
* Timing...Until 9 PM on Thursday and from 10 AM through 9 PM on
Friday.
* Wind...Southwest at 15-25 mph gusting to 30 mph on Thursday
and west at 15-25 mph gusting to 35 mph on Friday.
* Humidity...As low as 4 percent on Thursday and Friday.
* Fuels...Extremely dry.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are imminent or already occurring. These conditions can create
rapid wildfire growth.
FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR
SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND ROLLING PLAINS...
* Wind...West at 15-25 mph gusting to 35 mph.
* Humidity...As low as 4 percent.
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HONOLULU (AP) — Some workers in the Honolulu suburb of Mililani are aiming to create the first unionized Starbucks in Hawaii.
Organizer Nate Jaramillo is cautiously optimistic, Hawaii Public Radio reported Thursday. But staff at the Mililani Town Center Starbucks won’t know until next week whether they have the votes to unionize.
“People just want to get to the count already, so I have no reason to believe that, you know, the vote would turn out any other way than ‘yes,’ because I think that we have the majority,” Jaramillo said. “But I’m not going to assume that we’ve won.”
The final count is expected to be announced on Monday. Mail ballots were sent out two weeks ago.
Thirteen staff members are eligible to vote. Managers and shift supervisors aren't allowed to cast ballots.
In a statement, a Starbucks spokesperson wrote that the Seattle-based company is better together without a union, but will respect the rights of employees to organize, as required by the National Labor Relations Board.
The unionization effort began in January when the Town Center store was expected to close for about a week but was ultimately shut for three. Baristas and staff members were temporarily reassigned to nearby stores, and their hours were drastically cut.
At the same time, employees saw national news coverage about a Starbucks in Buffalo, New York, where workers voted to form the first unionized store in the chain. Jaramillo reached out to the Starbucks Workers United union to learn more about how they got their start. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Workers-hope-to-create-first-unionized-Starbucks-17134473.php | 2022-04-28T20:40:30Z | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Workers-hope-to-create-first-unionized-Starbucks-17134473.php | true |
Padres first. Trent Grisham strikes out swinging. Jake Cronenworth walks. Manny Machado singles to left field. Jake Cronenworth to second. Jurickson Profar strikes out swinging. Eric Hosmer singles to shallow center field. Manny Machado to third. Jake Cronenworth scores. Matt Beaty flies out to left field to Tommy Pham.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Padres 1, Reds 0.
Reds fifth. Brandon Drury doubles to deep center field. Mike Moustakas singles to center field. Brandon Drury scores. Colin Moran lines out to second base to C.J. Abrams. Mark Kolozsvary doubles to deep left field. Mike Moustakas scores. Jake Fraley strikes out swinging. Tyler Naquin flies out to deep center field to Trent Grisham.
2 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Reds 2, Padres 1.
Padres sixth. Manny Machado doubles to deep left center field. Jurickson Profar flies out to right field to Tyler Naquin. Eric Hosmer walks. Matt Beaty hit by pitch. Eric Hosmer to second. Manny Machado to third. Jorge Alfaro out on a sacrifice fly to right field to Tyler Naquin. Matt Beaty to second. Eric Hosmer to third. Manny Machado scores. C.J. Abrams hit by pitch. Ha-Seong Kim doubles to deep left center field. C.J. Abrams scores. Matt Beaty scores. Eric Hosmer scores. Trent Grisham walks. Jake Cronenworth flies out to deep left center field to Jake Fraley.
4 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Padres 5, Reds 2.
Padres seventh. Manny Machado singles to right field. Jurickson Profar pops out to shallow infield to Joey Votto. Eric Hosmer singles to shallow right field. Manny Machado to second. Matt Beaty walks. Eric Hosmer to second. Manny Machado to third. Jorge Alfaro walks. Jose Azocar to second. Eric Hosmer to third. Manny Machado scores. C.J. Abrams grounds out to second base. Jorge Alfaro out at second.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Padres 6, Reds 2.
Reds seventh. Mike Moustakas walks. Matt Reynolds pinch-hitting for Colin Moran. Matt Reynolds singles to right field. Mike Moustakas to second. Mark Kolozsvary lines out to shallow infield to Tim Hill. Matt Reynolds to second. Mike Moustakas to third. Throwing error by Tim Hill. Jonathan India pinch-hitting for Jake Fraley. Jonathan India singles to shallow left field. Matt Reynolds to third. Mike Moustakas scores. Tyler Naquin reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Aristides Aquino out at second. Matt Reynolds scores. Tommy Pham grounds out to shortstop, Ha-Seong Kim to Eric Hosmer.
2 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1 left on. Padres 6, Reds 4.
Padres eighth. Ha-Seong Kim doubles to deep left field. Trent Grisham called out on strikes. Jake Cronenworth pops out to shallow center field to Kyle Farmer. Manny Machado singles to shallow right field. Ha-Seong Kim scores. Jurickson Profar grounds out to second base, Kyle Farmer to Joey Votto.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Padres 7, Reds 4.
Reds eighth. Joey Votto grounds out to shallow right field, Jake Cronenworth to Eric Hosmer. Kyle Farmer reaches on error. Fielding error by C.J. Abrams. Brandon Drury grounds out to shortstop, C.J. Abrams to Eric Hosmer. Kyle Farmer scores. Mike Moustakas strikes out swinging.
1 run, 0 hits, 1 error, 0 left on. Padres 7, Reds 5. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/San-Diego-Cincinnati-Runs-17134514.php | 2022-04-28T20:40:37Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/article/San-Diego-Cincinnati-Runs-17134514.php | true |
LINDSBORG, Kan. (AP) — Lindsborg police announced Thursday that two boys are suspected of being involved in the contamination of a water cooler used by the Kansas Wesleyan baseball team during a doubleheader at Bethany College last weekend.
Both schools contacted police to file a report about a foreign substance found in Wesleyan's water. The home team, Bethany in this case, customarily provides water to the visiting team. Police did not say how it connected the juveniles to the tainted water.
“This incident generated wide-reaching media interest after initial comments on social media claimed that a college baseball program deliberately contaminated an opponent’s water cooler,” a police statement said. "The Lindsborg Police Department has taken this incident seriously and has conducted over 60 interviews so far, collected multiple pieces of evidence, photographed the scene, and followed various leads.
“Though the investigation is active and ongoing, it has been determined that no one associated with either college was responsible for tampering with the water cooler.”
The substance mixed into the water was paint used to put lines on the field, police said.
Police haven't said if anyone drank the contaminated water or if anyone became ill and declined further comment.
Lindsborg is a town of 3,000 people in central Kansas. The campuses of Kansas Wesleyan and Bethany are separated by 18 miles and the schools are longtime athletic rivals.
The teams split the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference doubleheader Sunday, with Kansas Wesleyan setting a school record for runs in winning the second game 33-2.
The alleged water cooler tampering was first disclosed on the Twitter account of KWU Barstool.
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Deputies arrest mom for repeatedly calling 911 after son brought home girlfriend
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - Deputies said a mother in South Carolina was arrested after repeatedly calling 911 on her son early Wednesday morning.
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to a home in Inman just before midnight on Tuesday, WHNS reports.
Upon arrival, deputies found the mother, who seemed to be heavily intoxicated, arguing with her son. The mother told deputies her son brought his girlfriend home after she told him not to.
The son said he and his girlfriend only needed to stay there for the night before returning to New York in the morning, according to deputies. Deputies explained to the mother that due to her son living at the home, he had the right to have guests over.
Deputies said they left the scene but were called back to the same house at 12:20 a.m. and 4:12 a.m. in reference to the mother calling 911 on her son. She left the home before deputies arrived the third time.
The mother was placed into custody after returning home a little more than one hour after the final 911 call, the sheriff’s office said.
She was charged with the misuse of 911 and was booked into the Spartanburg County Detention Center.
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Oklahoma woman, 61, killed by pack of dogs, sheriff says
NEWALLA, Okla. (KOCO) - Authorities in Oklahoma are looking for a dangerous pack of dogs they say attacked and killed a 61-year-old woman.
Authorities say Anita Mears was killed in a vicious attack by a pack of dogs Sunday in rural Newalla, Oklahoma. The investigation started with deputies thinking they were looking into a stabbing, but the coroner’s office said Mears’ wounds were dog bites.
“Our heart goes out to her family. Life is precious, and it’s sad when we lose one, especially in this fashion,” Sheriff Tommie Johnson III said.
Mears’ own dog was found standing guard over her body.
“Ms. Mears’ dog was also injured in the attack. We believe that the dog was trying to protect her,” Johnson said.
Authorities say they don’t know where the dogs that attacked Mears are now. They are warning the public of what they call a dangerous pack of dogs possibly roaming the area.
“You talk about how in any rural part of the community, dogs, they get let loose out there, and then they group up and they just run like pack animals. So, it is very common to see a pack of dogs running around,” Johnson said.
The sheriff’s office is warning people to stay away from any dogs they aren’t already familiar with, as they don’t want another tragedy. They ask anyone who sees a pack to call police.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-5-2
(five, five, two)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
5-5-2
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ SPS Commerce Inc. (SPSC) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $12.6 million.
The Minneapolis-based company said it had net income of 34 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 55 cents per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 47 cents per share.
The provider of supply chain software services to businesses posted revenue of $105.2 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $104.4 million.
For the current quarter ending in July, SPS Commerce expects its per-share earnings to range from 48 cents to 49 cents.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $108.3 million to $109.3 million for the fiscal second quarter.
SPS Commerce expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.07 to $2.09 per share, with revenue ranging from $443.4 million to $445.9 million.
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Name as it appears on the ballot: Amanda Murphy
Age: 45
Party affiliation: Democrat
Campaign website: https://electamandamurphy.com/
Occupation & employer: Director of Communications for the North Carolina Forestry Association
Years lived in Cary: 8 years
1) In 300 words or less, please give us—and our readers—your elevator pitch: Why are you running? Why should voters entrust you with this position? What are your priorities, and what would you want to see the town council do differently or better over the course of your term?
My priorities are transportation, housing affordability, and sustainability. I love, love, love living in Wake County, and I’m proud of our town, our county, the Triangle, and North Carolina. We’re one of the best places in the country to live, and people are moving here for the opportunities and quality of life we experience every day. But we can do better.
I spent my career in marketing for local engineering firms, minus graduate school, a lovely stint as a stay-at-home mom, and a period in software development marketing. I’ve written close to 100 different engineering proposals, reviewed approximately 50 municipal budgets, sat across the table with dozens of local municipal clients to discuss wins and losses, and spoken to 100’s of procurement folks.
My priorities are clear. Cary needs to have dedicated reallocation of funding to make meaningful action on affordable housing. We will need all hands on deck to take every opportunity for a creative solution, from leveraging partnerships with local developers and private companies, nonprofits, to federal grants, and reallocating our current budget. We have to plan for alternatives to cars. Transportation alternatives are not just good planning, they are environmentally responsible. We need to make sure our citizens are able to walk and bike safely, and maneuver to bus stops and other forms of transit. Alternatives to driving include benefits for the community including health and wellness, environmental sustainability, and helping with our climate crisis. When elected, I will weave environmental sustainability into the work I do every day on behalf of the citizens of Cary. We must take care of the land with which we have been entrusted.
2) Given the direction of Cary’s town government, would you say things are on the right course? If not, for what specific changes will you advocate if elected?
Cary is a great place to live and does a lot of things right, but we can do better. I will advocate for available town owned property to be dedicated to creating safe affordable housing for those in our community that are cost burdened, spending more than 30% of their income on housing.
3) What are three of the most pressing issues the town currently faces? How would you propose to address them? Please be specific.
I’m running for council to increase housing affordability in our community, create multimodal transportation to support growth by connecting greenways and sidewalks and creating alternatives to driving, environmental sustainability, and thoughtful development in District C.
4) What’s the best or most important thing the town council has done in the past year? Alternatively, name a decision you believe the council got wrong or an issue you believe the town should have handled differently. Please explain your answer.
The most important thing the town did in the past year was unanimously pass the Housing Plan offered up by the housing manager, Morgan Mansa. This plan is just words on paper though unless we get funding to work towards the action items presented in the plan. Council passed a housing plan in 2010 that in my opinion was just words on paper, there was no action behind it, which is part of the reason Cary is 11,000 housing units down when it comes to serving our community. An issue that bothered me was voted on the same night as the Cary Housing Plan passed in November 2021, which was the allocated of $750,000 for new benches at the Cary Tennis Center. This spending is an area where I can see we could reallocate the budget towards higher priorities for citizens struggling in our community. I love tennis, but as a citizen of Cary, I want my tax dollars to be prioritized towards keeping families in my community from becoming homeless.
5) What prior experience will make you an effective member of the town council and advocate of the issues listed above? Please note any endorsements you have received that you consider significant.
My background researching and meeting with local municipalities like Apex, Raleigh, and Cary allows me to have an understanding of the inner workings of municipal government. I’ve learned that if you want to know a local municipal government’s priorities, then you need to look at the budget. Where you spend your tax money is where your priorities lie. I’ve received numerous endorsements from the community, and I feel like those are all significant. I’m honored to have received the Wake County Democratic Party endorsement, as my values align with those of the democratic party.
6) Given the rate of growth in Cary, how will you ensure that growth is well managed and enhances the town rather than detracts from it? Where does density and height fit in in planning decisions, if it does? How do you intend to balance growth with sustainability?
7) As with most places in the Triangle, Cary is grappling with issues related to affordable housing. How would you like to see the town approach affordability issues over the next few years? Should it promote apartment living, duplexes, and/or triplexes? Encourage density in single family housing? What do you believe the town is doing right? What could it do better?
Hard working folks in our community can work here but can’t afford to live here. This is an issue that is challenging for municipalities because the North Carolina General Assembly doesn’t give local government the right to inclusionary zoning, etc. We have Dillon’s rule in NC, which means if NC legislature doesn’t grant it, municipal government can’t do it. Local municipalities surrounding Cary have been making efforts towards a solution, including a penny tax in Apex that is a dedicated fund for affordable housing in their community.
We absolutely need more rentals, including apartment living, and also duplexes, triplexes, townhomes, and condos. Cary is 73% single family homes, this is not a sustainable percentage. Council in the past has not favored rentals for whatever reason, and we are seeing the negative effects of low supply and high demand with astronomical market pricing for apartments.
When I’m elected, I’ll work to make sure Cary is pushing on this issue, and finding the right mix of solutions for this housing tsunami, which will absolutely include density and infill since only 10% of Cary’s land is available for development.
Diversity creates stronger communities. We have got to see that it is our responsibility as a community to take care of those who serve our community.
8) How should town leaders work with the large organizations who are relocating to, or expanding or investing in Cary? What obligations, if any, should these businesses/companies/facilities have to the town?
I want to start off by saying that the NC legislature recently passing a 0% tax rate for corporations was a poor decision for our community because taxpayers will have to make up the difference in the lack of contribution from companies. We have the lowest tax rate in the Southeastern states, if not nationwide, and yet we are the most popular spot for companies to relocate to. The math doesn’t add up. Large organizations are coming to Cary because we have built a community that has high standards and quality of life, like 39 parks, and Town of Cary staff who are second to none nationally in regards to collaboration and customer service. Businesses/companies/facilities do have an obligation to the town in that they will bring with them citizens who will use our roads, libraries, schools, and public spaces. We must work with these businesses to ensure they pay their fair share when it comes to improving our community.
9) In your view, how can Cary be safer and more accessible using different modes of transportation? What is your vision for public transit, pedestrian and bike safety?
My vision is a bikeable and walkable Cary. I’ve tried riding my bike on Cary streets in District C and nearly lost my life. And others in Cary have lost their lives trying to bike on the streets. I have a 10 year old and a 13 year old and it is unsafe for us to bike in Cary unless we are using a greenway. In District C, you can’t bike far on greenways. I’ve read through the Town of Cary Environmental Advisory Board’s “Carbon Reduction Recommendations” linked here a couple of times now. I love their section on Transportation, this language aligns with my values and what I would love to get accomplished once elected. Highlights include Walkable and Bike Friendly Community, Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and Last Mile Solutions. Here is an excerpt: “Transportation Vision: Cary should be a leading example of a walking, biking and Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) friendly community. These recommendations would provide a safe and healthy environment for Cary citizens and visitors due to significant carbon reductions, better air quality, and infrastructure designed for the user’s needs. Some of these elements are reflected in the Imagine Cary Plan while others support North Carolina’s Executive Order #80.”
10) What are your goals for Cary’s downtown and what does the town need to do to achieve those goals?
Downtown Cary has had quite a bit of focus in the past ten years, and that has made a positive change downtown, from an almost blighted landscape, to a thriving, walkable community space. The downtown park is going to be a big draw for tourists in surrounding communities and maybe even other states. I think we need to focus on the rest of the town, including adding sidewalks and greenway connectors in District C in order to help make Cary walkable and bikeable in my community.
11) Cary residents love their parks and greenways. How should the town work to preserve, improve, or expand them?
At a recent council meeting, the town mentioned they have 39 parks! What an amazing number of parks to point to, we are so very fortunate in this respect. I believe it’s time to turn our attention to helping folks get to parks via bikes, walking, or other transit opportunities. We can do a lot to promote a walkable Cary if we invest in greenway expansion.
12) If there is anything else you would like to address please do so here.
I want to talk about my volunteer experience in the community over the years, which I’m super proud of. Most recently, I’ve worked with Habitat for Humanity of Wake County. I volunteered for a day with Habitat and helped construct homes on Trimble Avenue in Cary in October last year. I helped put up walls for the house frame, scrubbed floors, cleaned a porch, and painted. I participated in the Triangle Woman of the Year Candidate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and raised more than $20,000 for their 2021 campaign. I was previously a board member for the Leadership Raleigh Alumni Board for three years ending in 2022, and serving as Communications Committee Chair to promote the work of this organization, including collaborating with local nonprofits to provide leadership projects. I was a Leadership Raleigh 37 participant for the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce and worked with Layers of Dignity to hold a packing party. Their non-profit gathers clothing and toiletries for sexual assault survivors as they are leaving the local hospitals in our area. I’ve had the wonderful opportunity of being on a monthly nonprofit leaders call led by Maggie Kane at a Place at the Table. We discuss issues that affect nonprofits on a daily basis including human resources, software, technology, and diversity, equity, and inclusion. This group of individuals has changed my heart and given me so much hope about the future of our community. So many great folks working hard to make our community better! When elected, I’ll work with these connections to make Cary a better place. Town Council decisions affect our daily lives. I can’t wait to sit on council and work for you. | https://indyweek.com/news/elections/candidate-questionnaire-amanda-murphy-cary-town-council-district-c/ | 2022-04-28T20:57:04Z | https://indyweek.com/news/elections/candidate-questionnaire-amanda-murphy-cary-town-council-district-c/ | false |
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) _ South State Corp. (SSB) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $100.3 million.
The bank, based in Winter Haven, Florida, said it had earnings of $1.39 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were $1.69 per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.31 per share.
The bank holding company posted revenue of $356.6 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $347.6 million, which missed Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $350 million.
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KALAMAZOO, Mich. (AP) _ Stryker Corp. (SYK) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $323 million.
On a per-share basis, the Kalamazoo, Michigan-based company said it had net income of 84 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and amortization costs, came to $1.97 per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 12 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.93 per share.
The medical device maker posted revenue of $4.28 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Ten analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $4.2 billion.
Stryker expects full-year earnings in the range of $9.60 to $10 per share.
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WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 29, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
310 PM CDT Thu Apr 28 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOCATIONS ON THE
CAPROCK...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT
FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOCATIONS
ON THE CAPROCK...
* Timing...Until 9 PM on Thursday and from 10 AM through 9 PM on
Friday.
* Wind...Southwest at 15-25 mph gusting to 30 mph on Thursday
and west at 15-25 mph gusting to 35 mph on Friday.
* Humidity...As low as 4 percent on Thursday and Friday.
* Fuels...Extremely dry.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are imminent or already occurring. These conditions can create
rapid wildfire growth.
FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR
SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND ROLLING PLAINS...
* Wind...West at 15-25 mph gusting to 35 mph.
* Humidity...As low as 4 percent.
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WFO AMARILLO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, April 28, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
253 PM CDT Thu Apr 28 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN PORTIONS
OF THE COMBINED PANHANDLES...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT
FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN
PORTIONS OF THE COMBINED PANHANDLES...
* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron. In Texas...Dallam...
Sherman...Hansford...Hartley...Moore...Hutchinson...Oldham...
Potter...Carson...Deaf Smith...Randall...Armstrong and Palo
Duro Canyon.
* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30
mph today and southwest at 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
Friday.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 7 percent today and 5 percent
* Red Flag Threat Index...3 to 5 today and 6 to 8 Friday.
* Timing...Until 8 PM this evening and 10 AM to 10 PM Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.
FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF THE
TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...
* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Texas and Beaver. In Texas...
Ochiltree...Lipscomb...Roberts...Hemphill...Gray...Wheeler...
Donley and Collingsworth.
* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 6 percent.
* Red Flag Threat Index...6 to 8.
* Timing...10 AM to 10 PM Friday.
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Biden to Teachers: Kids Are 'Yours When You're in the Classroom'
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden hosted the National and State Teachers of the Year event at the White House.
His remarks turned political, to the surprise of no one; education and parental freedom in public schooling are hot-button issues right now, and the president said it was high time for this to end.
“American teachers have dedicated their lives to teaching our children and lifting them up. We got to stop making them the target of the culture wars,” Biden said, according to a White House transcript. “That’s where this is going.”
(The Western Journal has documented, however, how it’s the left that’s been stoking the culture wars in the classroom — and conservatives are merely trying to stop their children from being indoctrinated. We’ll keep fighting for parental rights — and you can help us by subscribing.)
Biden, just moments later, managed to undercut his rhetoric by underlining why there’s a culture war over how our kids are instructed.
“You’ve heard me say it many times about our children, but it’s true: They’re all our children,” Biden said.
“And the reason you’re the Teachers of the Year is because you recognize that. They’re not somebody else’s children; they’re like yours when they’re in the classroom.”
Biden to teachers: “They’re not somebody else’s children. They’re yours when you’re in the classroom.” pic.twitter.com/iiBdxNkqOC
— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) April 27, 2022
It’s saying the quiet part out loud, and not even accidentally: Your children are community property to liberals, never so much so as when they’re in the classroom.
Teachers aren’t professional educators paid to instruct your child in algebra, English or world history. That may be their stated job, mind you. However, to liberals, teachers are a bit like time-share parents.
Sure, you may have them at home, but between the hours of 7 a.m. and 2 p.m., that’s their time. The problem is that it’s not just about reading, writing and ‘rithmatic anymore. Instead, it’s about inculcating values.
Stunner of stunners, you may not agree with those values. For the most part, these educators don’t care. You’re the hidebound one — and they’re going to make sure that whatever you teach them at home is undermined while your kids are “theirs” in the classroom.
Biden’s speech on Wednesday felicitously comes after Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz “exposed” the Twitter account Libs of TikTok. While her doxing of the account’s owner contained plenty of accusations of bigotry, there weren’t too many descriptions of the actual content on the account — particularly as it pertains to teachers.
Perhaps this is why. Here’s a man who was reportedly an Oklahoma middle school teacher who posted a video telling kids, “If your parents don’t accept you for who you are, f*** them. I’m your parents now.”
WARNING: The following video contains graphic language that some viewers will find offensive.
“If your parents don’t accept you for who you are, f*** them. I’m your parents now” – Oklahoma middle school teacher
This teacher was let go last week after complaints of grooming and this tiktok + others containing questionable content were brought to the principal’s attention. pic.twitter.com/eBgAWCW3K7
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 11, 2022
And here’s a fifth-grade teacher detailing “her lesson plan for teaching gender and sexuality.”
5th grade teacher shows her lesson plan for teaching gender and sexuality. pic.twitter.com/iFYdiigFMD
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) April 15, 2022
Is the “Gender Unicorn” your ideal lesson plan for your children regarding gender and sexuality? Probably not, but your tax dollars are paying her to teach it to your kids while they’re “hers.”
But no: According to President Biden, fears about critical race theory and gender ideology being taught in the classroom are all just coming from the same old fear-mongering prudes who went apoplectic over “Heather Has Two Mommies” back in the 1990s.
“Today, there are too many politicians trying to score political points, trying to ban books — even math books,” Biden said.
“I mean, did you ever think — even you younger teachers — did you ever think, when you’d be teaching, that you’d be worried about book burnings and banning books, all because it doesn’t fit somebody’s political agenda?”
Interesting Biden should talk about those math books recently rejected by Florida’s Department of Education and “somebody’s political agenda.” In excerpts from one of the banned books released by the Department of Education, an example graph identified conservatives as more racially prejudiced than liberals.
Florida’s Dept. of Education released examples of the CRT-inspired material in math textbooks and here ya have it
Kids are being told that conservatives and more racially prejudice than liberals based on data from a debunked test https://t.co/M7wBJkoEvP pic.twitter.com/WvWZaTVjs2
— Chrissy Clark (@chrissyclark_) April 21, 2022
There’s more where that came from, too. But it’s the “politicians trying to score political points” who have the agenda here. Right.
No teacher, no matter how good, has a claim on your child. Your child isn’t “ours.” It’s not like your child is theirs when they’re in a teacher’s classroom, either. There’s no shared ownership of kids, no matter how badly the left wishes there was.
Parents are fed up with this kind of thinking, and they’re expressing their disgust at school board meetings — and the ballot box. Last November, this kind of rhetoric cost Terry McAuliffe what should have been an easy victory in the Virginia gubernatorial election. Instead, education led to a GOP sweep in a state that was becoming increasingly blue.
Things already don’t look good for the Democrats in 2022. The last thing Joe Biden needs right now is to turn to the Terry McAuliffe strategy on the war for the soul of our public schools.
From the sound of things, however, he can’t help himself.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Biden administration must stop what amounts to the phasing out a pandemic-related public health rule allowing the expulsion of migrants without giving them an opportunity to seek asylum, a federal judge in Louisiana ruled Wednesday.
The administration plans to end the policy outright on May 23. But it acknowledged in recent court filings that it has recently processed more single adults from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador under immigration laws — which include rights to seek asylum — instead of the public health policy.
U.S. District Judge Robert Summerhays, in Lafayette, issued a temporary restraining order Wednesday, saying the administration must stop the stepped-up processing for at least the next two weeks. He also said in his ruling that states suing to stop the termination of the public health policy are likely to succeed in court.
Twenty-two states are challenging plans to keep the administration from ending the expulsion policy, which was put in place under former President Donald Trump’s administration in 2020 in reaction to the COVID-19 pandemic. Louisiana, Arizona and 19 other states filed suit in U.S. District Court in Lafayette, Louisiana. Texas filed a similar suit in Victoria, Texas, on Friday.
Summerhays, who was nominated to the federal bench by Trump, presides over the Louisiana-based case in Lafayette. He has scheduled a May 13 hearing on the larger issue of whether President Joe Biden can end the pandemic migration rule.
The plaintiff states had asked him last week to issue an order blocking the administration from processing more migrants under immigration law instead of the public health rule. About 14% of single adults from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador were processed under immigration laws during a seven-day period ending last Thursday, the administration had acknowledged. That’s up from only 5% in March, according to government figures.
“Under this temporary restraining order. Defendants are required to return to policies and practices in place prior to the issuance of the Termination Order, which should have the result (all else being equal) of returning to historical practices in line with historical benchmarks,” Summerhays wrote.
Migrants have been expelled more than 1.8 million times under the rule invoked in March 2020.
Advocates for asylum-seekers support the end to the rule, which they say endangers people fleeing persecution back home and violates rights to seek protection under U.S. law and international treaty. The states challenging the administration say the U.S. is not ready for a likely influx of migrants resulting from the rule’s end, straining public services and economies.
At two often-contentious hearings Wednesday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas sought to defend the administration’s handling of an increase migrants at the Southwest border and its plans to deal with the prospect of more with the potential end of Title 42.
Mayorkas sought to push back on Republican accusations that the Biden administration has encouraged irregular migration by allowing some people to seek asylum, blaming economic and political turmoil and violence throughout Latin America and the world.
“Some of the causes of irregular migration have only been heightened by years of distress preceding this administration,” he said.
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WFO AMARILLO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, April 28, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
253 PM CDT Thu Apr 28 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN PORTIONS
OF THE COMBINED PANHANDLES...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM CDT
FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN
PORTIONS OF THE COMBINED PANHANDLES...
* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Cimarron. In Texas...Dallam...
Sherman...Hansford...Hartley...Moore...Hutchinson...Oldham...
Potter...Carson...Deaf Smith...Randall...Armstrong and Palo
Duro Canyon.
* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30
mph today and southwest at 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
Friday.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 7 percent today and 5 percent
* Red Flag Threat Index...3 to 5 today and 6 to 8 Friday.
* Timing...Until 8 PM this evening and 10 AM to 10 PM Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures will
create favorable weather for rapid fire growth and spread. Avoid
activities that promote open flames and sparks.
FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR ALL OF THE
TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA PANHANDLES...
* Affected Area...In Oklahoma...Texas and Beaver. In Texas...
Ochiltree...Lipscomb...Roberts...Hemphill...Gray...Wheeler...
Donley and Collingsworth.
* 20 Foot Winds...Southwest 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 6 percent.
* Red Flag Threat Index...6 to 8.
* Timing...10 AM to 10 PM Friday.
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Police: Woman arrested for attacking pregnant woman, resulting in death of unborn baby
Published: Apr. 28, 2022 at 2:52 PM CDT|Updated: 37 minutes ago
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) – Police in Louisiana arrested and charged a woman after they say she attacked a pregnant woman, which resulted in the death of the unborn child.
Baton Rouge police said they arrested 25-year-old Deshay Carter on Wednesday.
Authorities said Carter assaulted a 23-year-old pregnant woman outside her house April 23.
The woman was taken to the hospital two days later for medical complications where she lost her child.
The victim was four months pregnant, WAFB reported.
Carter was booked in the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison and charged with first-degree feticide, second-degree battery and home invasion.
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Special Olympics honors East Providence High as a Unified Champion School
Unified Sports is relatively new at East Providence High School but it’s become a part of the Townie Pride that’s synonymous with the school.
On Thursday, that pride grew even more.
East Providence has been showing off a new gym all season long and it had the chance on Thursday to hang its first and most meaningful banner as it was honored by the Special Olympics as a Unified Champion School.
Several schools throughout the country earn the honor annually. East Providence was the second Rhode Island school to be honored this academic year after Coventry unveiled its banner this month. In 2017, Ponaganset was the state’s first school to receive the award and Bishop Hendricken was honored the following year.
Earlier this year:Longtime head of Special Olympics RI Dennis DeJesus announces retirement
Unified Sports are team sports played by students with disabilities alongside their student-body partners. The Rhode Island Interscholastic League introduced Unified Volleyball and Unified Basketball in 2010. East Providence began playing Unified Sports in 2016. From 2017 to 2019, the Townies won six championships in the two sports.
But titles aren’t what the sports are about — inclusion is.
The sports provide students with and without disabilities an opportunity to have social relationships and promote a socially-inclusive atmosphere in the school.
In Providence:Parents and teachers are livid over which students the city targeted for summer school
To be honored, schools must meet certain criteria that demonstrate a commitment to inclusion through 10 standards of excellence. The schools also must demonstrate those standards are self-sustainable and must have a plan in place to keep the sports going in the future.
More than 150 schools from different grades in Rhode Island participate in Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools programming. Currently, 30 schools compete in the RIIL’s Unified Basketball league and 22 participate in Unified Volleyball. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/04/28/east-providence-high-school-unified-sports-champion-school-special-olympics/9574393002/ | 2022-04-28T21:19:14Z | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/04/28/east-providence-high-school-unified-sports-champion-school-special-olympics/9574393002/ | false |
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ROME, Metropolitan City of Rome — With a round of “Happy Birthday” in Italian and English, the U.S. Army toasted an Italian woman with a birthday cake Thursday to replace the one that U.S. soldiers ate as they entered her hometown during one of the final battles of World War II.
Meri Mion, who turns 90 on Friday, wiped away tears as she was presented with the cake during a ceremony in Vicenza, northwest of Venice. The event marked the anniversary of the day the 88th Infantry Division fought its way into the city on April 28, 1945.
According to the U.S. Army, Mion spent that night with her mother hiding in the attic of their farm in the nearby village of San Pietro in Gù. Retreating German soldiers had fired on the house, but when Mion awoke on the morning of her 13th birthday, American soldiers were nearby.
In a statement, the U.S. Army Garrison Italy said Mion’s mother baked her a birthday cake and left it on the windowsill to cool. But it disappeared — apparently nicked by hungry American soldiers who had already been feted by grateful Italians with wine and bread as they entered Vicenza along its main thoroughfare.
Mion seemed genuinely surprised that U.S. soldiers had returned the cake 77 years later. She marveled “Mama mia” and “Grazie” as a small crowd featuring U.S. commanders and Italian officials sang “Happy Birthday.”
“Tomorrow, we will eat that dessert, with all my family remembering this wonderful day that I will never forget,” Mion said, according to the U.S. Army. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/army-returns-cake-to-italian-woman-for-birthday/507-f3a7445e-e38b-4d37-9eef-34ba6dcb6179 | 2022-04-28T21:21:32Z | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/army-returns-cake-to-italian-woman-for-birthday/507-f3a7445e-e38b-4d37-9eef-34ba6dcb6179 | false |
A district judge rejected the state's contention that it must severely restrict water use at hospitals, schools and businesses around White Bear Lake to keep it from drying up.
The MInnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) alarmed about a dozen communities around the East Metro when it said this winter that court-ordered protections of White Bear Lake would force drastic reductions at homes and cut off service to almost all non-residential users within five miles of the lake.
But that is simply not true, Judge Margaret Marrinan said in a clarifying order.
"For clarity, nothing in the court's prior orders prohibits municipalities with water appropriation permits from furnishing water to non-domestic users such as hospitals, grocery stores, public services or other commercial or industrial uses," she wrote.
The DNR's dire warnings, however, have already found an audience with state lawmakers. The threat of losing water to essential services prompted a flurry of legislative activity over the past several months. The Senate is now considering a proposal that would nullify much of the court-order by exempting municipalities and businesses within a 5-mile radius of White Bear Lake to the law that prohibits public waters from being drained.
Katie Crosby Lehman, a lawyer who represents area homeowners against the DNR, said she is pleased Marrinan corrected the "spread of disinformation."
"It's disappointing a false narrative was created in the first place," she said.
Katie Smith, DNR director of ecological and water resources, said the agency is still reviewing the order and is not yet sure of its next steps.
"We'll have discussion internally on how to move forward," she said.
The confusion stems from 2013, when White Bear Lake homeowners sued the DNR after lake levels had fallen to an all-time low. Marrinan ruled for the homeowners, who were supported by experts from the U.S. Geological Survey, saying that the DNR mismanaged the lake for decades and allowed communities, golf courses and businesses to pump too much groundwater from the aquifer that feeds the lake.
Marrinan ordered the DNR to come up with strategies for cutting water use and, eventually, to find an alternative source of water. In the meantime, she ordered the DNR to set per capita water use at 90 gallons a day in the communities around White Bear Lake, to impose lawn watering bans when the lake dropped beneath a certain level and to set a collective annual withdrawal limit for the aquifer.
In February, the DNR said that withdrawal limit would need to be 314 million gallons a year to meet the court's standard. To get there, the agency said, it would have to impose far greater restrictions than the 90-gallons a day Marrinan had ordered. It would have to cut water use down to 55 gallons a day for each resident, and shut off water virtually everywhere else.
The long-running dispute could be solved if cities pulled their water from the Mississippi River, as Minneapolis and St. Paul do, rather than tapping groundwater. But the Legislature hasn't been willing to pay for a new regional system, which the Metropolitan Council estimated in 2014 could cost between $150 million and $620 million.
Both the state House and Senate are considering proposals that would provide the DNR money to start studying alternative sources of drinking water for the area. | https://www.startribune.com/judge-says-dnr-overstated-need-for-severe-water-restrictions-around-white-bear-lake/600168846/ | 2022-04-28T21:22:57Z | https://www.startribune.com/judge-says-dnr-overstated-need-for-severe-water-restrictions-around-white-bear-lake/600168846/ | false |
Mother left ‘unrecognizable’ after son beat her to death, police say
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) - Police in Hawaii arrested a 19-year-old man accused of beating his mother to the point of her being “unrecognizable.”
Honolulu police say Joshua McPeek punched and stomped on his 38-year-old mother, Michelle McPeek, in the middle of a highway after an argument on April 20, according to Hawaii News Now.
Court documents say the woman was found by police, lying lifeless on her back with her face completely smashed in. They said she was unrecognizable because of her injuries.
An officer said Joshua McPeek was located a short time later, about a mile from the crime scene, near Makaha Beach Park. Police said his hands and face were covered in blood.
Defense attorney Victor Bakke said it appeared the teen may have been suffering from a serious mental illness, drug addiction or both.
“Nobody just assaults somebody else like that and especially your mother,” he said.
The attorney added that intoxication is not a defense.
“But sometimes with long-term drug use you’ll see that it causes a brain injury so that the person actually becomes brain damaged so to speak,” Bakke said.
It’s still unknown what led up to the argument between Joshua McPeek and his mother.
However, witnesses did report seeing a second woman during the attack, crying and running up and down the road, but she vanished a short time later.
Authorities said there was a brief struggle before the teen was detained.
McPeek is charged with murder, and his bail remains at $1 million.
A vigil for Michelle McPeek was held on Monday, with a group of people meeting at a park and then releasing flowers into the ocean.
Kuulei Lincoln, who had known Michelle McPeek for 15 years, said she was a mom of seven.
“She was a very lovely person,” said Lincoln. “She loved her kids, she did everything for her kids.”
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida sheriff’s deputy was arrested and accused of setting his home on fire with his wife and children inside, according to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office.
Brian Williams, a former deputy with the sheriff’s office, is out on bond after his wife claimed he tackled and held her down before grabbing a torch and threatening to light the home on fire.
Williams and his wife were already in the process of getting a divorce when the incident happened.
An arrest report said Williams wanted to light the house on fire so it would not be turned over to his ex-wife after their divorce.
“There is this fallacy about law enforcement that because cops are cops, because they’re in this position that they don’t have problems.”
Williams’s wife said Brian broke furniture, put holes in the walls, tackled her, and set fire to their bed.
“She is going through a divorce with Brian, an affidavit said. “Brian said as he was setting the items on fire that neither of them would get the house.”
Williams’ coworkers at the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office showed up and found both Williams and his wife injured.
“Brian asked several times to be arrested and taken to jail,” the affidavit said.
“If you can’t determine who the primary aggressor is then what should happen because there’s obvious injury, then both should be taken to jail.”
Three weeks later, Williams’ wife filed a domestic violence injunction stating the abuse had been going on for too long.
Williams was ultimately arrested for arson, domestic battery, and two counts of violation of an injunction for protection against domestic violence, according to DCSO. He was fired from his position at the sheriff’s office last week. | https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-deputy-torches-home-with-family-inside-authorities-say/ | 2022-04-28T21:24:59Z | https://www.wfla.com/news/florida/florida-deputy-torches-home-with-family-inside-authorities-say/ | false |
Leicester 1-1 Roma: All eyes on Rome with a second-half own goal handing the Foxes a crucial lifeline in their Conference League semi-final tie, after Lorenzo Pellegrini opened the scoring for Jose Mourinho's side
- Leicester will travel to Roma with Conference League semi-final in the balance
- Jose Mourinho's visitors took the lead when Lorenzo Pellegrini smashed home
- The Foxes were often frustrated by the Italian opponents, who defended stoutly
- But an own goal from Gianluca Mancini saw them draw level in the second half
For so long, this was a game right out of the Jose Mourinho playbook. Parked buses and dirty tricks. An early goal and endless frustration.
But there's an old saying in these parts: 'Foxes Never Quit'. And in their first even European semi-final, Leicester City refused to do so.
Gianluca Mancini's own goal cancelled out Lorenzo Pellegrini's opener. It may not have given Brendan Rodgers' side an advantage but they go into their Europa Conference League second leg in Rome on a level footing.
Leicester remain firmly in their Conference League semi-final tie after drawing 1-1 with Roma
An own goal from Gianluca Mancini levelled up the scores in the second half at the King Power
And how much they will need it. More than 70,000 await them in the Stadio Olimpico next week.
Leicester want more of these nights. This is, after all, only their 39th European game in their history. And winning this competition is likely to be their only chance of more next season.
This was, on both sides, a game of returns. For Mourinho, his first contest as a manager in England since his acrimonious departure from Tottenham a year ago.
Lorenzo Pellegrini made the breakthrough on 15 minutes after tucking past Kasper Schmeichel
The midfielder was able to pick his spot into the far corner, sending the travelling fans wild
On that occasion, he had led Spurs to the Carabao Cup final only to be denied the chance to lead them out. If they finish the job in the second leg, it is unlikely the same will happen again.
With him came Tammy Abraham, Chris Smalling and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, all familiar former Premier League names.
For Leicester, it was Jamie Vardy's name on the lips of their supporters. A first start since early March following injury was eagerly welcomed.
How they miss him. It's not just his goals but that boundless energy and intensity to lead from the front - even at 35 years old. Within the first 90 seconds, he had scampered back to win the ball and fizzed a cross in front of goal to force a corner.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan was one of a host of former Premier League players to have featured
Ademola Lookman was a thorn in Roma's side during the clash and tried his luck in the first half
He gave Leicester the early tempo. It came as no surprise when the big screens flashed up that Leicester had enjoyed nearly 80 per cent of the possession in the first 10 minutes.
Not that Mourinho cared. This is him, after all. His sides, especially this Roma one, thrive on soaking up pressure.
So it was even less of a surprise when Nicola Zalewski burst forward down the left, split Leicester's defence with a pass to Pellegrini and the Roma captain put it through Kasper Schmeichel's legs and into the corner.
Mourinho, in his long gray coat, sat and scribbled in his notebook. 'Lovely goal, must send replay to Daniel Levy', the likely entry.
Jose Mourinho' men soaked up pressure and frustrated their opponents with a dogged display
Former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham won a header under pressure from Wesley Fofana
It was Mourinho at both ends. Tackles flew in, crosses headed clear. Smalling denied Lookman with a brave late block, though how he escaped a booking for a tackle on Dewsbury-Hall on the edge of the box only referee Carlos Grande knows.
Abraham had received one early on for a nasty challenge. Goalmouth scrambles, more cynical fouls. Mourinho was a happy man.
He was even happier when Lookman put his free header wide from a corner. And when Vardy ran straight at Roma's centre-backs and lost the ball without much of a whimper.
The longer it went on, the more Leicester huffed and puffed, the more frustrated they became. The more Roma found any way possible to clear their lines, with whatever part of the body they could find, the more they revelled in it.
James Maddison chanced his arm from the edge of the area as Leicester looked for a goal
And it took its toll. Vardy tripped Roger Ibanez as he burst forward, cynically stopping yet another counter-attack, and went into the book.
It was not long until Vardy's night was over. Before the game, Rodgers had been unsure how long his talisman would last. In the end, it was about an hour. His influence had long drained from the game and Rodgers knows he will need him in Rome next week.
Certainly now we have a game on our hands. Within moments of Vardy's departure, Leicester were level. And it was both of Rodgers' changes that had the impact. Harvey Barnes and Kelechi Iheanacho exchanged passes before Barnes squared it to Lookman for a tap-in.
Timothy Castagne threw himself at the ball with Roma keeper Rui Patricio rooted to his spot
Nicolo Zaniolo was shown a yellow card, with the Italian outfit putting on a combative front
Knock enough times and, even against this most drilled of Mourinho defences, you can find a way through eventually.
They could even have had a winner when Iheanacho headed over from Maddison's cross. At the other end, Schmeichel palmed Abraham's shot on to the woodwork.
A frantic end to a fascinating contest. All eyes on Rome. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10764899/Leicester-1-1-Roma-goal-hands-Foxes-lifeline-semi-final-balance.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-28T21:26:18Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10764899/Leicester-1-1-Roma-goal-hands-Foxes-lifeline-semi-final-balance.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
‘American Idol’ star says he was ‘tripping’ before deadly crash, solicitor says
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - Former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Kennedy appeared before a judge Thursday. It was his fourth hearing since a deadly crash in February.
Kennedy, 17, is charged with DUI in the crash killing 54-year-old Larry Parris on Feb. 8.
Officials say he went 175 yards off the road to a garage where Parris was working when he ran him over.
In previous hearings, the judge did not set a bond as they waited for Kennedy’s toxicology results, WHNS reports.
Ryan Beasley, Kennedy’s attorney, has continually pushed for him to be released on bond.
Solicitor Barry Barnette said during Thursday’s hearing that Kennedy admitted to law enforcement he took a hit off a vape pen and “started tripping” before the crash.
Barnette also said Prozac bottles were found in his truck.
Beasley countered, explaining a doctor recently increased Kennedy’s dose of Prozac.
According to WHNS, toxicology reports showed THC in Kennedy’s system on the day of the crash, although Beasley argued it was a “trace amount.”
Beasley said Kennedy is not a flight risk or danger to the community when he asked a judge to grant bond for the teen.
He said Kennedy remained on the scene after the crash and was holding Parris and crying when first responders arrived.
Beasley said Kennedy has no prior criminal record, calling it a “bizarre and tragic accident.”
Parris’ wife, Donna, spoke at the hearing on Thursday and was very emotional when she asked the judge to deny Kennedy bond.
Circuit Court Judge Grace Knie said she will consider the information and issue a decision in writing within the next few days.
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The Digital Transformation Agency has lost close to 40 percent of its staff since last year’s restructure saw its delivery remit carved up between other federal government agencies.
iTnews can reveal the agency’s turnover rate has climbed to a record high of 38.2 percent this financial year, with more than 90 staff opting to leave the agency in the last nine months.
Only in 2016-17, when the DTA underwent its last major metamorphosis, did turnover last climb almost as high.
The latest exodus follows last year’s machinery of government change, which shifted the agency from Services Australia to the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet in April 2021.
The move saw the DTA take on a new mandate as the government’s digital adviser, namely focused on strategic planning, investment, contestability, assurance and digital sourcing.
In the process, however, it lost a number of its functions, including delivery functions relating to myGov and digital identity to Services Australia and the Australia Taxation Office
Data functions were similarly divided between the Australian Bureau of Statistics and Geoscience Australia.
Of the 38.2 percent of staff who have left the DTA in the past nine months, the majority have remained in the Australian Public Service, while others have moved into the private sector or retired.
A spokesperson told iTnews that 65 staff – or 72.2 percent – had moved to other federal agencies “where their digital delivery expertise, developed in the DTA, can be put to best use”.
As previously reported, Services Australia and Defence snapped up much of the DTA’s remaining leadership team at the end of 2021, following the earlier departure of former CEO Randall Brugeaud.
The DTA is now in the process of replacing these position on a permanent basis, and is even expected to grow in size next financial year – from an average staffing level of 240 in 2021-22 to 257 in 2022-23.
A further 27 staff left the DTA (27.8 percent) for “other reasons, including movements to other levels of government, opportunities in the private sector and retirement”, the spokesperson said.
The DTA has also subsequently welcomed 52 new ongoing staff that “have the specialist digital oversight capabilities required to deliver on our new mandate”.
With the new joiners, the total net loss to the Australian Public Service is 10.6 percent, the spokesperson said.
The figures do not include former staff who have been “reassigned to other agencies as part of MoG changes”.
“Under our previous delivery mandate, the DTA built an impressive digital project, program, and delivery capability,” the spokesperson added.
“While this capability is in extreme demand across the public and private sectors, much less of this capability is required in the DTA in our new role.”
With staff turnover at 38.6 percent in 2021-22, the DTA has already churned through more employees than in previous financial years with two months to go.
The separation rate was last this high in 2016-17 (37 percent), when the then Digital Transformation Office was given a new name, structure and remit.
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Leading pre-settlement funding firm can approve cases within 24-48 hours in what is expected to be the busiest summer funding period since pre-pandemic
NEWARK, N.J., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legal-Bay LLC, The Pre Settlement Funding Company, announces that they are prepared for a spike in lawsuit loan funding requests. All trends point toward a brisk return to this particular market, with settlement loan applications at levels not seen since before Covid. Legal-Bay's experienced staff is standing by to process the high number of applications and provide a quick turnaround time, usually in less than 48-hours once all documents have been received.
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Chris Janish, CEO of Legal-Bay, commented, "As Memorial Day approaches, we are already seeing a rise in car accident filings. Once summer truly gets underway, even more people will be on the road, unfortunately leading to more accidents and subsequent lawsuits. We're here to help our plaintiffs in any way we can, even if it's just by getting some money to families trying to have a fun summer."
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HOUSTON, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marathon Oil Corporation (NYSE: MRO) announced today that the company's board of directors has declared a dividend of 8 cents per share on Marathon Oil Corporation common stock. This represents an approximate 15% increase from the company's last quarterly base dividend payment of 7 cents per share. The dividend is payable on June 10, 2022, to stockholders of record on May 18, 2022.
"This is the fifth consecutive increase to our quarterly base dividend, representing a cumulative increase of 167% since the beginning of 2021, consistent with our commitment to pay a competitive and sustainable base dividend and to return a significant amount of cash flow to our shareholders" said Chairman, President and CEO Lee Tillman.
For more information on Marathon Oil Corporation, visit the company's website at https://www.marathonoil.com.
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A ndrea C. Andrew. Andrea's personal story is also that familiar clang on our consciousnes.... The good. That story is not complete ... The Good Man Company, her own startup, aims a.... May 7 . We've always felt a calling to serve our members well: We dona Easy to ... Innovative thinking can give an industry with the lowest fees one .... Differencing: How It Enhances Personal Style & the World Former Bama football stars sound off favorite Nick Saban stories
By WVUA 23 Digital Reporter Jeremy Bryant
University of Alabama football head coach Nick Saban will have the chance to see his former top stars hear their names called during the NFL Draft starting Thursday, but a few players indulged fans with a glimpse of what it is like playing for the enigmatic coach.
Tuesday night the NFL hosted a Twitter space event to get ready for the draft, featuring players like former first rounders Mark Ingram and Jonathan Allen, and Daron Payne. All of them have gone on to have productive careers so far, but also took the time to give their best memories of Saban.
Ingram was the first Heisman Trophy winner in Alabama history, and recalls the recruiting process to Alabama being very direct of what he career could have looked like if he played elsewhere.
“He was like, ‘If you come to Alabama, you have a chance to be a great player. And if you don’t, it’ll be your own fault because you’ll have every opportunity,’ ” Ingram said. “ ‘If you don’t become a great player, it’ll be your own fault.’ ”
Those words could be viewed as pretty harsh being spit at a player fresh out of high school, but Ingram welcomed the challenge coming from the coach who won a National Championship with LSU a few years prior.
Ingram did in fact become a great player for the Tide, winning a National Championship in his second year. He left Alabama in 2011 ranked fourth on the all-time rushing list, opening the door for a long line of great Alabama running backs.
Allen on the other hand was a different beast when he suited for the Crimson Tide. He was touted as a Top-5 draft pick for many experts during the 2017 draft during his senior season. Injury concerns arose as the draft neared and saw Allen fall to No. 17.
Before his final year at Alabama, Allen remembers the approach and stern speech the team took after winning the National Championship in 2015. Allen had already announced his return for his final season, and Saban offered a sincere congrats to the players that were leaving for the NFL.
In the same moment, Saban did not mince words for the returning players about how he felt his team performed after beating heated playoff rival Clemson Tigers.
“I kid you not, he turned to the rest of us and said, ‘For all you guys who are coming back, that’s some BS. That is not how we play defense, and that’s not how we finish a game.’ And in my head, I’m like, ‘I know this man is not getting mad at us after we had just won a natty,’ ” said Allen.
If that’s what was said after beating Clemson, many would dream to be a fly on the wall after Alabama lost to the Tigers in the National Championship game the following year.
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DENVER (AP) _ RE/MAX Holdings Inc. (RMAX) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $1.5 million.
On a per-share basis, the Denver-based company said it had profit of 8 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 51 cents per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 48 cents per share.
The franchisor of residential real estate brokerages posted revenue of $91 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $90.4 million.
For the current quarter ending in July, RE/MAX said it expects revenue in the range of $91 million to $94 million.
The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $366 million to $376 million.
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SEATTLE (AP) _ Amazon.com Inc. (AMZN) on Thursday reported a first-quarter loss of $3.84 billion, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
The Seattle-based company said it had a loss of $7.56 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $4.24 per share.
The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $8.73 per share.
The online retailer posted revenue of $116.44 billion in the period, also falling short of Street forecasts. Thirteen analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $117.02 billion.
For the current quarter ending in July, Amazon said it expects revenue in the range of $116 billion to $121 billion. Analysts surveyed by Zacks had expected revenue of $121.33 billion.
Amazon shares have declined 14% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P's 500 index has declined 10%. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $2,882.90, a decline of 17% in the last 12 months.
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MALVERN, Pa. (AP) _ Ecovyst Inc. (ECVT) on Thursday reported first-quarter net income of $7.9 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
The Malvern, Pennsylvania-based company said it had profit of 6 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 15 cents per share.
The results matched Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 15 cents per share.
The specialty chemical producer posted revenue of $179.7 million in the period, beating Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $175.8 million.
Ecovyst expects full-year revenue in the range of $810 million to $830 million.
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Can we really see the future? After the Aberfan disaster was foreseen by several people in premonitions, two men set out to investigate the phenomenon. No one could have predicted the results…
- Sam Knight explores the history of premonitions starting with the Aberfan crisis
- He uncovers that two men predicted the Hither Green railway crash in Lewisham
- Hilary Mantel calls it an enticing book, skilfully navigating the paranormal
PARANORMAL
THE PREMONITIONS BUREAU
by Sam Knight (Faber £14.99, 256pp)
Do we take premonitions seriously enough? I had a premonition earlier that I was going to have a bowl of Rice Krispies for breakfast, and so it came to pass.
But for a few, slightly bewitched people — Sam Knight calls them ‘seers’ — premonitions could not be more serious.
Imagine that you had a vision of some terrible event, a fire maybe, or a hideous road crash, that hadn’t happened yet. Who would you tell? What would you do? Could you prevent it occurring?
The story of the Premonitions Bureau, which actually existed, begins with the Aberfan disaster of 1966, when a huge, unstable heap of coal slurry overbalanced, fell down a hill and completely buried a primary school below.
Sam Knight explores the history of premonitions starting with the Aberfan crisis. He uncovers that two men predicted the Hither Green railway crash in Lewisham
One hundred and forty-four people died, among them 116 children, most of them aged between seven and ten. A dead girl was found holding an apple. A boy had four pence in his hand.
The terrible thing is that quite a few people had had presentiments that something of this sort was going to happen. A 42-year-old psychiatrist called John Barker, who had a keen interest in unusual mental conditions, became fascinated by this, and asked people for their stories, which flooded in.
With an Evening Standard journalist called Peter Fairley, later to become more famous as ITV’s Science Editor and ‘the face of space’ during the moon landings, he set up the Premonitions Bureau in the Standard’s office, hiring a woman called Jennifer Preston to administer it.
Hordes of people wrote or rang in to detail their dreams of catastrophe.
Few of them actually came to anything, but enough did to make the project worthwhile and to distract Barker from his terrible job as a senior shrink at a shambling old Shropshire mental hospital, full of people who had been abandoned there by relatives sometimes decades before.
In particular, Barker found two ‘seers’ whose predictions often came true: Miss Middleton, a music teacher from Edmonton, North London and Alan Hencher, a London-based telephone engineer.
THE PREMONITIONS BUREAU by Sam Knight (Faber £14.99, 256pp)
Both, in different ways, predicted the Hither Green railway crash in Lewisham, when a train was derailed and ripped apart, killing 49 and slightly injuring toothsome Bee Gee Robin Gibb and his teenage girlfriend.
At the time of the crash, Hencher was in the middle of his shift and complained of a headache so crippling he had to go to the sick bay.
Four days earlier Miss Middleton had reported feeling ‘acutely depressed’ and, sitting in her kitchen, ‘saw a streak, then a flash of light and then a sort of grey mist’.
In her letter to the bureau, she wrote: ‘I see a crash, maybe on a railway... a station may be involved... people waiting in the station and the words Charing Cross [where the train was headed]. The sound of A CRASH.’
The following day the London Evening News led with a story entitled ‘The Strange Case of the Two Who Knew’ and interviewed the visionary pair.
‘Somehow, while dreaming or awake, they can gatecrash the time barrier ... see the unleashed wheels of disaster turning before the rest of us.’ Barker told the paper, ‘They are absolutely genuine. Quite honestly, it staggers me.’
Where has this story been hiding? What a gift it is for young Sam Knight, a staff writer on the New Yorker, and what a magnificent job he has made of it.
Although the actual story is relatively straightforward, Knight ventures far and wide in support of it, pulling in such subjects as the Soviet Union’s space program, the death of Donald Campbell on Coniston in the Lake District while trying to break the water speed record, the murder of Bobby Kennedy and the phenomenon of sudden unexplained deaths in animals and humankind.
None other than Hilary Mantel, on the back cover, calls it ‘a fluent and enticing book, skilfully navigating the tricky and marginal subject of the paranormal’, and she’s not wrong. There’s even a good ending.
When Miss Middleton started telling Barker to be extra-careful because she thought his life was in danger, he listened to her. At the same time Hencher started asking for money for his premonitions.
Fairley, very much the man about town, disliked and distrusted the two suburban seers, and thought they should be quietly let go.
Barker disagreed: he recognised that Hencher was not the easiest man in the world to deal with, but he wanted to expand the range of the Premonitions Bureau, find more and better seers to predict more and better disasters.
Then he started getting these terrible headaches ...
The Premonitions Bureau is not a long book but it’s a very good one.
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Oakland, Calif.-based FreeWire makes chargers that include embedded batteries for energy storage, a feature that the company says brings down costs and easily integrates with existing electric grids. The batteries and its software will enable FreeWire to also function as a clean-energy storage and services business. That will allow customers such as gas stations to manage their electricity usage and send excess power back to the grid, it says.
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The following obituaries have been provided by local funeral homes. Read our complete obituaries in The Herald-Dispatch on Friday and at www.herald-dispatch.com.
RAYMOND ABRAHAM, 94, of Huntington, widower of Mary Louise Abraham, died April 27 at the Village at Riverview. He was retired from Chandler Plywood Products as their Office Manager. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. May 1 at Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington. Entombment will be in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be one hour before service at the funeral home. www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
SAMUEL DEWEY ANDERSON, 86, of Huntington, husband of Charlene Anderson, died April 27 in St. Mary’s Medical Center. He retired from Heiner’s Bakery. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. May 1 at Altizer Baptist Church. Burial will be in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before service at the church. www.chapmans-mortuary.com.
MARY “LENA” MAGDELENE HAWKINS BERRY, 98, of Huntington, widow of Lewis Adkins Berry, died April 27. She retired from Marshall University where she worked security at the dormitory front desk. Funeral service will be 2 p.m. April 30 at Chapman’s Mortuary. Entombment will be at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. April 29 at the funeral home.
GREGORY A. BURD II, 31, of Huntington, son of Greg and Vicki Burd, died April 26 at home. Schneider-Hall Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio, is assisting the family with arrangements, which are incomplete. www.schneiderhallfuneralhome.com.
JOHN A. BUTCHER, 75 of Barboursville, Rosetta Hill Butcher, died April 26 at home. He retired from Special Metals. There will be a celebration of John’s life at 2 p.m. April 30 at Wallace Funeral Home in Milton. Visitation will be 2 hours before service. Burial will follow in Forest Memorial Park, Milton. www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
FLOYD EDWARD KIDD, 90, of Ironton, husband of Mary Frazer Kidd, died April 25 in Sanctuary of Ohio Valley, Ironton. He was a painter. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. April 29 at Phillips Funeral Home, Ironton; burial following in Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before service. www.phillipsfuneralhome.net.
MARY ELIZABETH LAMB, 89 of Huntington, widow of William W. Conley and Richard Lamb, died April 25 in St. Mary’s Medical Center. She was retired from the Advertising Department at The Herald-Dispatch. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. May 2 at Beard Mortuary. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour before service on Monday. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to First United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund www.beardmortuary.com.
ELDRETH BURGESS “BUDDY” PERRY, 85, of East Lynn died April 26 in Huntington. He was a Director of Maintenance / Millwright at Steel of WV and worked at Monterey Coal. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. April 30 at Johnson Tiller Funeral Home, Wayne. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Perry Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to the church or charity of your choice.
LAWRENCE THOMPSON, 89, of Chesapeake, Ohio, widower of Inez Thompson, died April 28 in Southern Ohio Medical Center, Portsmouth, Ohio. Schneider-Hall Funeral Home, Chesapeake, Ohio, is assisting the family with arrangements, which are incomplete. www.schneiderhallfuneralhome.com.
ROGER L. WALKER, 68, of Huntington died April 24 at home. Funeral service will be 6 p.m. May 2 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville, Ohio. Visitation will be one hour before service at the funeral home. www.ehallfuneralhome.com.
DONNA KITTLE WILLIAMSON, 74, of Summit, Ky., mother of Carl Ryan Williamson of Summit, died April 26. She was a schoolteacher in Boyd County Schools. Honoring her request, cremation was chosen, and no service scheduled. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana, 6100 Dutchman’s Lane, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40205. Steen Funeral Homes are directing arrangements. www.steenfuneralhome.com. | https://www.herald-dispatch.com/_recent_news/thursday-night-obituary-update/article_f6b6d3da-c720-11ec-b751-03d8d725917f.html | 2022-04-28T21:49:23Z | https://www.herald-dispatch.com/_recent_news/thursday-night-obituary-update/article_f6b6d3da-c720-11ec-b751-03d8d725917f.html | false |
MIAMI (AP) — The Biden administration is unlikely to invite the leaders of Venezuela, Nicaragua and Cuba to the upcoming Summit of the Americas, a senior State Department official said Wednesday while sidestepping questions about an eventual role for Venezuela’s opposition leader at the gathering of hemispheric leaders.
The summit, to take place in Los Angeles in early June, will focus on defending democracy and human rights in the Western Hemisphere as well as addressing irregular migration, climate change and efforts to ensure equitable growth as the region emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, Assistant Secretary of State Brian Nichols told reporters.
The top U.S. diplomat in the Western Hemisphere said invitations had yet to be sent but ventured that neither Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro, Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega or Cuba’s Miguel Diaz-Canel would make the cut and are considered by most of the countries in the region to be undemocratic.
“They are unlikely to be there,” he said.
When pressed, Nichols refused to say whether opposition leader Juan Guaidó — who the U.S. recognized as Venezuela’s legitimate leader in 2019 — would be asked to attend, saying only that a decision would be made “soon.”
“The White House will determine who is invited,” Nichols said.
The intrigue over Guaidó’s role comes as the Biden administration has made tentative steps to re-engage what Nichols called the Maduro “regime.” In March, three senior U.S. officials, including the National Security Council’s Juan Gonzalez, traveled secretly to Caracas to meet with Maduro. The visit was partly prompted by U.S. National Security concerns in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which has renewed interest in Venezuela, a close Russian ally that sits atop the world’s largest petroleum reserves.
Maduro reciprocated by freeing two American prisoners and promising to resume negotiations with his opponents. However, amid a backlash of criticism from hardliner exiles and even some Democrats, the backchanneling has yet to produce any concrete results.
Nichols said that the U.S. remains committed to bringing Maduro back to the negotiating table with his opponents but didn’t comment when asked whether inviting Guaidó would advance or hinder that goal.
“The democratic situation in Venezuela is an issue that we’ll obviously talk about and address at the summit but I’d ask for your patience while we wait for the White House to take a decision on how that invitation will be managed,” he said.
The decision to exclude Cuba’s communist government would seem to dampen hopes for some sort of reconciliation following four years of escalating tensions with the Trump administration.
President Barack Obama invited Cuba’s Raul Castro to the summit in 2015 as part of a quiet, sustained effort to improve relations between the two Cold War adversaries and Cuba’s foreign minister attended the last gathering, in Peru, in 2018, which then President Donald Trump skipped.
The Biden administration has taken a similarly harsh stance against Ortega, whose re-election last year to a fourth term Nichols called a “sham” after numerous of his rivals were jailed.
The U.S. is hosting the Summit of the Americas first the first time since 1994, when President Bill Clinton hosted regional leaders in Miami to push for a free trade agreement stretching from Alaska to Tierra del Fuego.
But with that ambitious goal abandoned long ago amid a rise in leftist, anti-American politics in several parts of the region, many experts have questioned the need for an expensive gathering of more than 30 heads of state each pushing their own bilateral agenda with Washington but often cooperating little amongst themselves.
The region in recent years has diversified its trade and diplomatic ties and the U.S. has largely stood by as Russia, China, Iran and other foreign powers hostile to the U.S. have gained influence.
Nichols praised the region for mostly joining the U.S. in condemning Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. But he said massive supply chain disruptions triggered by the conflict had stirred concerns in the region about the future of energy and food supplies.
“How do we address that to make sure that the people of our hemisphere can afford the food that they need to put on their table every night?” Nichols said. “These are crucial issues and that’s why our leaders are coming together.”
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Which 32-inch computer monitor is best?
The 32-inch class of PC monitor is increasing in popularity as displays get better-looking and more reliable with more advanced features and higher resolution. While such a large display might seem like it takes up a lot of space at first glance, you’ll quickly fall in love with how much screen real estate you have and how easy everything is to see.
While 32-inch monitors used to be somewhat hard to come by, there a quite a few options to choose from today. The best overall in terms of pure image quality is the Gigabyte M32U due to its 4K resolution, wide color gamut and high refresh rate.
What to know before you buy a 32-inch computer monitor
Will you be using it for gaming or for work?
Gaming monitors are relatively specialized pieces of equipment that boast premium features meant for smooth gameplay. If you’re not a gamer or not accustomed to premium visual fidelity, you can probably get by with a more business-focused model.
With that said, the impressive technology behind gaming monitors can improve everyday productivity. High resolutions make it easier to scale content and multitask using multiple windows, and high refresh rates make for a smoother experience overall with less stuttering. If you’re working with photos and videos, visual quality and color accuracy are of prime importance.
How far will you sit from it?
A 32-inch monitor is pretty big. If you get one with a resolution lower than 4K and you sit at a small desk, you might find yourself uncomfortably close. To mitigate this, consider a monitor stand or arm that mounts to the desk and gets the display farther from your face.
If you’re looking for a 4K monitor, it’s still worth taking desk space into account. Your face should be about 2 feet away to get the most from the display without missing out on some of the field of view. With the higher resolution, though, you’ll be unlikely to make out individual pixels, even from that close. The same can’t be said of 1440p or 1080p monitors.
What to look for in a quality 32-inch computer monitor
Resolution
The best resolution for a 32-inch monitor is 4K. Under no circumstances should you get anything less than a 1440p resolution. Anything lower starts to look blocky from across a normal-size desk.
Refresh rate
For gaming, higher refresh rates are always better. You don’t need 144 hertz for general use, though. If you’re not playing high-intensity games, a 75-hertz refresh is fine for a smooth experience without any stutter.
Color gamut
Most programs and images use the relatively thin sRGB color gamut. Today’s advanced monitors are often measured using the much wider DCI-P3 gamut, which is what the movie industry uses. Consider a DCI-P3-rated monitor to ensure you’re getting good color depth.
How much you can expect to spend on a 32-inch computer monitor
The cheapest 32-inch monitors run about $200 and don’t have advanced features or a wide color gamut. At the top end, you can spend upward of $1,000, but most users will be satisfied with a monitor between $400-$700.
32-inch computer monitor FAQ
Are AdobeRGB color gamut monitors worth it?
A. Only certain photo and video professionals or hobbyists need to worry about the AdobeRGB color space. It’s wider than sRGB, less common than DCI-P3 and not something the average consumer will ever deal with.
Are there any ultrawide 4K monitors?
A. Technically, no, but there are 21:9 and 32:9 ultrawides with similar pixel densities. The issue with ultrawide monitors is that they’re usually expensive and huge to the point where they’re too big and too costly for most users.
What’s the best 32-inch computer monitor to buy?
Top 32-inch computer monitor
What you need to know: While technically a gaming monitor, it uses some of today’s best display technology to improve the work and play experiences.
What you’ll love: Its 4K resolution and 144-hertz refresh rate are basically second to none, resulting in a clear image with no jagged lines or stuttering. If you’re a gamer, you’ll be happy to know that it works swimmingly with AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync variable refresh rate technologies. There’s a DisplayPort, two HDMI 2.1 inputs and 4 USB ports (one of which is Type-C) that serve as a low-latency USB hub. If you frequently work on two things simultaneously using a split screen, this one’s a great choice.
What you should consider: It costs quite a lot, and the advanced features are overkill for some users.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top 32-inch computer monitor for the money
What you need to know: It’s a budget-friendly curved display from a respected provider of midrange and high-end monitors.
What you’ll love: Despite its low price, it delivers the dependability and performance you’d expect from Dell. Its 4K panel is clear and easy to read with a flicker-free operation and a blue light filter that minimizes eye fatigue. Its 1800R curvature helps ensure you can see everything on the screen equally without any washout or color shift near the corners or edges. Its three-way stand adjustability makes it suitable for all-day use in the office without hurting your back or neck.
What you should consider: It doesn’t have advanced gaming features, such as variable refresh rate support or a fast pixel response time, so dedicated gamers should look elsewhere.
Where to buy: Sold by Dell
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What you need to know: Its pedestrian design and moderate price hide a high-performing 4K business monitor.
What you’ll love: There’s a lot to like about this LG aside from just its 4K resolution. It boasts 95% coverage of the DCI-P3 color space that modern movies are tuned to, so you know you’ll get excellent color depth with any type of content. While it can’t deliver a true HDR experience, it does an excellent job of simulating it and can use variable refresh rates if your graphics output drops below 60 frames per second. The colors are accurate out of the box, and the automatic black stabilizer ensures you get a cinematic experience without missing highlights in dark scenes.
What you should consider: It is limited to a 60-hertz refresh rate and doesn’t have the best peak brightness.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which wine glass set is best?
Whether you’re stocking your first kitchen or looking to freshen up your existing stemware collection, it’s always helpful to have a complete set of wine glasses in the cupboard. A matching set feels sophisticated and intentional and is great for dinner parties and entertaining. Start your search by checking out the elegant Godinger Dublin Wine Glasses and Decanter Set.
What to know before you buy a wine glass set
Parts of the glass
Wine aficionados use four key terms when talking about wine glasses.
- Rim: The top edge from which you sip.
- Bowl: The receptacle which holds the wine.
- Stem: The thin line of glass connecting the bowl and the foot.
- Foot: The base of the glass, which rests flat on a surface.
Types of wine glasses
There are dozens of wine glasses tailor-made for specific types of wine, but these are the five most general styles attributed to specific drinking experiences.
- Universal wine glass: This is a midsize glass with a tapered rim. It’s suitable for red or white wine, making it the most adaptable and practical wine glass option.
- Red wine glass: This glass has a large bowl and tapered rim. It’s designed to swirl the wine with ease, which is crucial since the taste and smell of red wine benefits from the open air.
- White wine glass: This is a tulip-shaped glass designed to keep the wine cooler longer. White wine does not require as much air as red wine, and the opening at the top of this glass allows you to smell the wine easily.
- Sparkling wine glass: Also known as a champagne flute, this one has a tall, narrow bowl and a thin stem. The height and shape keep the bubbles in check without spilling over.
- Dessert wine glass: This is a small glass perfect for a little wine after dinner. Since dessert wines can be sweeter, this size is perfect for small sips.
Storage
The best way to store wine glasses is by placing them in a cabinet or hanging them on a rack. Glasses with thinner rims should be stored upright about half an inch apart to prevent chipping. If you’re short on space, a mounted hanging rack holds glasses upside down by the foot. This is stylish and practical but not secure if placed where the glasses might get jostled.
What to look for in a quality wine glass set
Set size
A wine glass set comes with a minimum of four glasses and a maximum of about 16 glasses. Some of these larger sets feature varied types of glasses, such as a few red wine glasses and a few white wine glasses. Such sets are great for wine connoisseurs or for parties that have to accommodate many people. If you want more than a few wine glasses but find fancier sets too overwhelming, consider buying one set of red wine glasses and one set of white wine glasses to cover all your bases.
Materials
Most wine glass sets are made from glass or crystal. Glass is usually thicker, nonporous and less expensive. Additionally, it’s more likely to be dishwasher-safe. Crystal is thinner and more porous but lasts longer and contains minerals that make it more durable. It can cost more, and while some crystal is dishwasher-safe, don’t assume crystal can go in the dishwasher. For “unbreakable” wine glasses, acrylic and silicone options are less fragile than glass or crystal and less expensive.
Stem vs. stemless
The stem adds height and gives you a handle to hold the glass as you sip. Stemless glasses eliminate the middle, and the way it stands is built into the receptacle. Stemless glasses are less delicate, easier to handle and appropriate for wine, water, soda, juice or punch.
How much you can expect to spend on a wine glass set
Depending on the number of glasses and quality of the glass or crystal, expect to spend between $20-$100 on a wine glass set.
Wine glass set FAQ
How do you wash crystal?
A. If your crystal isn’t dishwasher-safe, wash each glass by hand in hot water with a sponge and soap. When it comes to drying, opt for a microfiber towel instead of a cotton one.
How do you get rid of wine glass spots?
A. If you’re washing your wine glasses regularly but still see spots and streaks, soak the glasses in warm vinegar for about an hour. Afterward, scrub the glass gently, and rinse well with hot water.
What’s the best wine glass set to buy?
Top wine glass set
Godinger Dublin Wine Glasses and Decanter Set
What you need to know: This set features four 10-ounce stemmed crystal wine glasses with a matching 28-ounce crystal decanter.
What you’ll love: The starburst pattern really makes the crystal sparkle. It’s well-made and classy, and it costs the same amount with the decanter as many four-piece sets do without one.
What you should consider: These glasses must be hand-washed.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Macy’s
Top wine glass set for the money
Bormioli Rocco Laser Cut Red Wine Glasses
What you need to know: This set features four 18-ounce stemmed red wine glasses made from clear, lead-free glass.
What you’ll love: The set is simple and sophisticated. The glasses are lightweight, durable and dishwasher-safe.
What you should consider: Even though they are durable, the glasses aren’t as unbreakable as the company claims.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Mikasa Cheers White Wine Glasses
What you need to know: This set comes with four 16-ounce stemmed white wine glasses, each of which has individual precision-etched patterns.
What you’ll love: Since each glass has a different pattern, it eliminates the need for wine charms. They are pretty and dishwasher-safe.
What you should consider: The glasses are not incredibly durable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Astros seventh. Chas McCormick doubles to deep right field. Michael Brantley grounds out to shallow infield, Marcus Semien to Nathaniel Lowe. Chas McCormick to third. Alex Bregman flies out to shallow center field to Adolis Garcia. Yordan Alvarez singles to left field. Chas McCormick scores. Yuli Gurriel grounds out to shallow infield, Andy Ibanez to Nathaniel Lowe.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Astros 1, Rangers 0.
Rangers seventh. Marcus Semien called out on strikes. Corey Seager singles to right field. Mitch Garver singles to right center field. Corey Seager to second. Nathaniel Lowe singles to right field. Mitch Garver to second. Corey Seager to third. Adolis Garcia out on a sacrifice fly to center field to Jose Siri. Corey Seager scores. Willie Calhoun grounds out to shallow infield, Justin Verlander to Yuli Gurriel.
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Astros 1, Rangers 1.
Astros eighth. Aledmys Diaz strikes out swinging. Jeremy Pena hit by pitch. Kyle Tucker pinch-hitting for Jose Siri. Kyle Tucker homers to right field. Jeremy Pena scores. Martin Maldonado grounds out to shallow infield, Andy Ibanez to Nathaniel Lowe. Chas McCormick flies out to deep right field to Kole Calhoun.
2 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Astros 3, Rangers 1.
Rangers ninth. Marcus Semien grounds out to second base, Aledmys Diaz to Yuli Gurriel. Corey Seager homers to center field. Mitch Garver strikes out swinging. Nathaniel Lowe walks. Adolis Garcia reaches on a fielder's choice to second base. Eli White out at second.
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Robinhood shares fall after company posts decline in revenue
April 28 (Reuters) - Robinhood Markets Inc, the brokerage at the center of last year's retail trading frenzy, posted a 43% fall in first-quarter revenue on Thursday as transaction volumes declined across asset classes.
Shares of Menlo Park, California-based Robinhood were down more than 9% at $9.19 in extended trading following results. The shares, which have lost more than 43% of their market value so far this year, were sold in its July IPO for $38 a piece.
Trading volumes have tempered from last year's frenetic pace when retail investors used its platform to pump money into shares of so-called meme stocks including GameStop and AMC Entertainment.
The company announced on Tuesday it was laying off about 9% of its full-time employees, saying rapid headcount growth has led to some duplicate roles and job functions.
The slowdown comes as the COVID-19 pandemic-era trend of retail trading takes a dive in the backdrop of rising vaccination rates that have allowed economies to reopen and restrictions on leisure activities to be withdrawn.
High-growth technology stocks have also come under pressure this year as poor performance of shares and falling analyst confidence sours investor sentiment.
Common with other high-growth tech firms, Robinhood has yet to turn a profit since its market debut. Robinhood reported a net loss of $392 million or $0.45 per share in the three months ended March. A year earlier, which was before its IPO, the company posted net income of $1.4 billion or $6.26 per share.
Total net revenues decreased to $299 million, compared with $522 million a year earlier.
Robinhood's monthly active users fell 10% to 15.9 million for March 2022, compared with 17.7 million for March 2021. The company attributed the decline to users with lower balances.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK) – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced a new lawsuit against national retailer Family Dollar on Thursday, claiming the company engaged in deceptive practices and activities that put customers at risk.
In the suit, Rutledge claims the value retail chain operator used “reckless, willful, intentional, deceptive, and unconscionable practices of marketing, distributing, and selling to Arkansas consumers products which were potentially hazardous, adulterated, or contaminated.”
The majority of the allegations in the suit are centered on complaints at the company’s distribution center in West Memphis, which was temporally shut down earlier this year after repeated violations found during inspections by the Arkansas Department of Health.
Those inspections led to an investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which then issued a safety alert warning that conditions in the West Memphis center — where there was evidence of live and dead rodents, rodent waste, rodent nesting and dead birds and bird droppings — could lead to contamination in products.
That FDA safety alert was followed by an advisory from the agency for consumers in six states, including Arkansas, to throw away products purchased at Family Dollar stores. The company had already issued a voluntary recall and temporarily closed more than 400 stores to clear out potentially contaminated products.
The attorney general is suing the company under the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practice Act (ADTPA), claiming that as the West Memphis facility was seeing these failing inspections, Family Dollar was still making great profits while “knowingly exposing Arkansas consumers to potentially hazardous or contaminated products.”
“In many rural communities in Arkansas, families rely on discount stores like Family Dollar for essential products such as food, medicine or pet food,” the attorney general said in a release. “Family Dollar has had knowledge of this dangerous and massive rodent infestation for over two years, yet they continued to sell and profit from potentially contaminated goods. Consumers lost money and could have lost their lives.”
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ROME, Metropolitan City of Rome — With a round of “Happy Birthday” in Italian and English, the U.S. Army toasted an Italian woman with a birthday cake Thursday to replace the one that U.S. soldiers ate as they entered her hometown during one of the final battles of World War II.
Meri Mion, who turns 90 on Friday, wiped away tears as she was presented with the cake during a ceremony in Vicenza, northwest of Venice. The event marked the anniversary of the day the 88th Infantry Division fought its way into the city on April 28, 1945.
According to the U.S. Army, Mion spent that night with her mother hiding in the attic of their farm in the nearby village of San Pietro in Gù. Retreating German soldiers had fired on the house, but when Mion awoke on the morning of her 13th birthday, American soldiers were nearby.
In a statement, the U.S. Army Garrison Italy said Mion’s mother baked her a birthday cake and left it on the windowsill to cool. But it disappeared — apparently nicked by hungry American soldiers who had already been feted by grateful Italians with wine and bread as they entered Vicenza along its main thoroughfare.
Mion seemed genuinely surprised that U.S. soldiers had returned the cake 77 years later. She marveled “Mama mia” and “Grazie” as a small crowd featuring U.S. commanders and Italian officials sang “Happy Birthday.”
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EFFINGHAM, Ill. (AP) _ Midland States Bancorp, Inc. (MSBI) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $20.7 million.
The Effingham, Illinois-based bank said it had earnings of 92 cents per share.
The company posted revenue of $78.4 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $72.4 million, which topped Street forecasts.
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CARMICHAELS, Pa. (AP) _ CB Financial Services Inc. (CBFV) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $3 million.
The Carmichaels, Pennsylvania-based bank said it had earnings of 58 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were 59 cents per share.
The holding company for Pennsylvania-based Community Bank posted revenue of $13.2 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $12.5 million, beating Street forecasts.
CB Financial Services shares have increased 1% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $24.30, a climb of 14% in the last 12 months.
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WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 29, 2022
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RED FLAG WARNING
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
310 PM CDT Thu Apr 28 2022
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOCATIONS ON THE
CAPROCK...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM CDT
FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR LOCATIONS
ON THE CAPROCK...
* Timing...Until 9 PM on Thursday and from 10 AM through 9 PM on
Friday.
* Wind...Southwest at 15-25 mph gusting to 30 mph on Thursday
and west at 15-25 mph gusting to 35 mph on Friday.
* Humidity...As low as 4 percent on Thursday and Friday.
* Fuels...Extremely dry.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop can spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is discouraged.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are imminent or already occurring. These conditions can create
rapid wildfire growth.
FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE FAR
SOUTHERN TEXAS PANHANDLE, SOUTH PLAINS, AND ROLLING PLAINS...
* Wind...West at 15-25 mph gusting to 35 mph.
* Humidity...As low as 4 percent.
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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) _ NeoPhotonics Corp. (NPTN) on Thursday reported a loss of $3.3 million in its first quarter.
The San Jose, California-based company said it had a loss of 6 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 4 cents per share.
The maker of components for communications networks posted revenue of $89.3 million in the period.
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Buehler gets 1st career shutout, Dodgers blank D-backs 4-0
PHOENIX — (AP) — Some pitchers chase wins, saves or strikeouts.
Walker Buehler’s statistic of choice is innings pitched.
So it was a big moment for the 27-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers ace when he walked off the mound Monday night after throwing nine superb innings, wrapping up his first career shutout in a 4-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
“The guys I grew up watching did that,” Buehler said. “That was what it meant to be good.”
Buehler (2-1) tossed a three-hitter and Will Smith launched a solo homer for the Dodgers, who won for the 11th time in 13 games.
Buehler cruised most of the way, retiring 15 straight batters during a brilliant stretch from the fourth inning to the ninth. He walked none, hit one batter with a pitch and struck out 10, leaving the field to a standing ovation from the sizable contingent of Dodgers fans at Chase Field.
The right-hander threw 108 pitches, getting Christian Walker on a fly ball to center field for the final out. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Buehler told him he wasn't coming out of the game as he left the field following the eighth inning.
It was another tough pitching decision for Roberts, who took some heat earlier this year when he pulled Clayton Kershaw after seven perfect innings against Minnesota. Roberts has said he doesn't regret the Kershaw decision and he certainly doesn't regret leaving Buehler in to finish his shutout.
“I trusted him,” Roberts said. “I believed him. He has an extra day before his next start, so everything lined up, made sense. He deserved it, he earned it and it was fun to watch him tonight."
The Dodgers wasted little time taking a 2-0 advantage, which was plenty for Buehler. Leadoff hitter Mookie Betts walked to start the first, Freddie Freeman doubled and Trea Turner brought them both home with another double.
Max Muncy's two-out double in the fifth scored Betts, pushing it to 3-0. Smith's 425-foot shot into the left-center seats in the eighth made it 4-0. Smith and Freeman both finished with two hits.
Buehler's dominance against Arizona came after a relatively slow start to the season by his lofty standards. The two-time All-Star had a 4.02 ERA through three starts before Monday.
A lot of opposing pitchers have found their groove against the D-backs' lineup, which was 29th out of 30 teams with a .189 batting average coming into Monday's games. Daulton Varsho, David Peralta and Walker had the team's three hits and all were singles.
“Buehler had really good stuff,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “I thought we went out of the zone a few times, giving him a chance to look even better and more efficient. In those critical counts, we've got to be a little more stubborn.”
Arizona starter Merrill Kelly (1-1) took the loss despite pitching fairly well, giving up three runs over six innings. He permitted seven hits and two walks while striking out four.
ARROYO SHOUT OUT
Buehler went to high school in Kentucky and watched a lot of Cincinnati Reds games. Bronson Arroyo was the Reds' ace during a lot of those years, and he threw at least 200 innings in eight of nine seasons from 2005-13.
Arroyo's durability started Buehler's fascination with innings pitched. Buehler hit the 200-inning mark for the first time last season when he threw 207 1/3 innings.
“It's just an important thing to me,” Buehler said.
ROSTER MOVES
Dodgers: RHP Andre Jackson was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City. INF/OF Zach McKinstry was sent to Triple-A.
Diamondbacks: OF Jordan Luplow (strained right oblique) joined the team from the 10-day injured list and LHP Tyler Gilbert was promoted from Triple-A Reno. LHP Oliver Perez was designated for assignment and OF Jake McCarty was sent to Triple-A. Luplow made his season debut in the eighth.
The Diamondbacks send RHP Zach Davies (1-1, 5.02 ERA) to the mound to face Dodgers RHP Tony Gonsolin (1-0, 0.69) on Tuesday.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ Digital Realty Trust Inc. (DLR) on Thursday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results matched Wall Street expectations.
The Austin, Texas-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $484.5 million, or $1.67 per share, in the period.
The average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of $1.67 per share.
Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.
The company said it had net income of $63.1 million, or 22 cents per share.
The real estate investment trust posted revenue of $1.13 billion in the period, which also matched Street forecasts.
Digital Realty Trust expects full-year funds from operations in the range of $6.80 to $6.90 per share, with revenue in the range of $4.7 billion to $4.8 billion.
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NORWALK, Conn. (AP) _ Terex Corp. (TEX) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $51.9 million.
On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of 73 cents. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, came to 74 cents per share.
The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 47 cents per share.
The machinery products maker posted revenue of $1 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Seven analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $979.1 million.
Terex expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.55 to $4.05 per share.
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DENVER (AP) _ RE/MAX Holdings Inc. (RMAX) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $1.5 million.
On a per-share basis, the Denver-based company said it had profit of 8 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 51 cents per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 48 cents per share.
The franchisor of residential real estate brokerages posted revenue of $91 million in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $90.4 million.
For the current quarter ending in July, RE/MAX said it expects revenue in the range of $91 million to $94 million.
The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $366 million to $376 million.
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The family of a 6-year-old boy in Connecticut says he is recovering after suffering second- and third-degree burns to his face and arms, reportedly after another young child threw a burning ball thrown at him.
The Associated Press reported that although the family’s account couldn't be immediately confirmed, Bridgeport’s director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Scott Appleby, said Sunday's incident was under investigation.
Appleby said preliminary reports show four unattended children were seen playing with gasoline and lighting things on fire Sunday afternoon.
No criminal charges have been announced.
The little boy's 8-year-old sister told NBC News affiliate WNBC that an 8-year-old neighbor put gasoline on a tennis ball, lit it, and then threw it at her brother.
The boy's mother told ABC News affiliate ABC7 that she heard her son screaming, "Mommy help me, they set me on fire."
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'God gave kids to parents - NOT the government': Oklahoma governor leads Republican fury at Biden for suggesting kids belong to teachers and the administration when they enter the classroom
- Oklahoma Gov Kevin Stitt led the Republican backlash to President Biden
- 'God gave kids to parents - NOT the government,' he tweeted on Thursday
- A day earlier Biden defended teachers Wednesday, decrying GOP-led efforts in some states to ban books and shape curriculum
- 'Today, there are too many politicians trying to score political points banning books,' Biden said in the East Room as he hosted the Teachers of the Year
- 'All because it doesn't fit somebody's political agenda,' Biden said
- In comments that quickly incensed conservatives online, Biden told the group representing the best teachers in the nation, 'They are all our children'
- 'They are not somebody's else children. They're like yours when they're in the classroom,' the president said
Republicans hit back at President Joe Biden on Thursday, a day after he fired a salvo in the education wars by saying parents gave up control of their children at the classroom door.
Schools are at the center of one of the fiercest debates in national politics and Biden used a reception for teachers at the White House to say parents 'don't belong to them 'when they're in the classroom.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt led the backlash.
'God gave kids to parents - NOT the government,' he tweeted.
Other conservatives expressed their anger in ever more graphic terms.
'No they’re not your children,' tweeted Sebastian Gorka, former Trump administration official and radio host, 'you senile communist clown.'
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt led the backlash to President Joe Biden's comments about children and classrooms. 'God gave kids to parents - NOT the government,' he tweeted.
Conservatives reacted with fury about Biden's comments on children in schools
Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said he had no right to talk about children and schools at all.
'Biden wants Americans to forget about the months he spent perpetuating COVID theater as he stood in lockstep with unions to keep teachers and students out of the classroom and force masks on kids and toddlers,' she said.
'Biden has done irreparable damage to our children and has failed students, teachers, and parents.'
On Wednesday the president addressed educators at the 2022 Teacher of the Year ceremony hosted by the White House.
'They’re all our children,' he said. 'They are not somebody's else children. They're like yours when they're in the classroom.'
Biden also took aim at parents and Republican legislators who have spearheaded efforts to ban books and bar sexually explicit or overly politically correct curriculum.
'Today, there are too many politicians trying to score political points banning books, even math books,' the president said. 'Did you ever think when you’d be teaching you’re going to be worried about book burnings and banning books all because it doesn’t fit somebody’s political agenda?'
He added, speaking of teachers: 'We have got to stop making them the target of the culture wars.'
President Joe Biden defended teachers Wednesday, decrying Republican-led efforts in some states to ban books and bar sexually explicit or overly politically correct curriculum
President Joe Biden, first lady Jill Biden and 2022 National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell applaud the 2022 National and State Teachers of the Year during an event Wednesday in the East Room
Biden's comments echoed the now-infamous declaration from former Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe who, while on the campaign trail last year, blasted the role parents were playing in his state's education system.
'I’m not going to let parents come into schools and actually take books out and make their own decisions,' he said during a September debate. 'I don’t think parents should be telling schools what they should teach.'
McAuliffe's opponent, now-Governor Glenn Youngkin, hit back, saying: 'You believe school systems should tell children what to do. I believe parents should be in charge of their kids’ education.'
Youngkin, who swept to victory in Virginia, had made parental rights in education a staple of his gubernatorial campaign, with his surprise victory largely-credited to his laser focus on Democrats' woke education policies.
Unlike Biden, who seemingly seeks less parent involvement in schools, the GOP is leaning on parental education rights as a wedge ahead of the midterm elections, hoping to mobilize Republicans and appeal to independent voters.
DeSantis signed the Parental Rights in Education bill into law on March 28. The bill bans any discussion pertaining to 'sexual orientation' or 'gender identity' in Florida schools for students in kindergarten through third grade
Critics of HB 1557 bill allege it teaches young kids to believe they are wrong for being different and that forcing schools to report students who are receiving mental health services is taking away a safe space for those students to be themselves
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has made education a priority in his state, passing numerous bills that spew the parental-choice rhetoric.
In March, Florida passed the controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill (HB 1557) - dubbed by critics as the Don't Say Gay bill.
The legislation bans any discussion pertaining to 'sexual orientation' or 'gender identity' in Florida schools for students in kindergarten through third grade.
It will become law on July 1 and teachers who breach its regulations can be sued by parents.
'In Florida, we not only know that parents have a right to be involved, we insist that parents have a right to be involved,' DeSantis said at a press conference on March 28 before he signed the bill in to law.
'We will make sure that parents can send their kids to school to get an education, not an indoctrination.'
Critics, however, say it teaches young kids to believe they are wrong for being different and that forcing schools to report students who are receiving mental health services is taking away a safe space for those students to be themselves.
They also claim that the vagueness of the wording could get a teacher in trouble if they make a passing reference to having a same-sex partner.
Even the White House weighed in on what has become the latest culture wars clash, with press secretary Jen Psaki claiming last week it was 'hateful' and 'misinformed'.
DeSantis, last week also signed the Stop WOKE Bill into law, banning critical race theory (CRT) as a component in Florida schools, which the governor claims promotes hatred among students and makes individuals feel guilty for racism of the past.
'We believe an important component of freedom in the state of Florida is the freedom from having oppressive ideologies imposed upon you without your consent,' DeSantis said at the bill's signing, WFTS reported.
'Whether it be in the classroom or in the workplace. And we decided to do something about it.'
Last week DeSantis signed the Stop WOKE Bill into law, banning critical race theory as a component in Florida schools. Children are pictured holding signs during the governor's bill signing on April 22
House Bill 7, also known as the Stop WOKE Bill, specifically outlaws teachings that assert certain individuals are 'inherently racist [or] sexist] - or 'morally superior' - or that characterize individuals' status as 'privileged' or 'oppressed' based on their race, sex or national origin.'
'What we will not allow is to be taught that members of one race, color, national origin or sex are somehow morally superior,' the governor said on Friday. 'We are not gonna allow teaching that a person simply by virtue of his/her race, color, national origin or sex is inherently racist, sexist or oppressive, that's wrong.'
Under the legislation, which also goes into effect on July 1, teachers are allowed to address topics of sexism, racism, slavery, and racial segregation but are not permitted to persuade students to a particular point of view.
'We are not gonna use your tax dollars to teach our kids to hate this country or to hate each other,' DeSantis said.
Florida Sen. Manny Diaz, Jr., who pushed the bill through the senate, said the bill was not meant to cover up America's history with racism, but to not blame students for past wrongs.
'It's not about the feel. We can't control how a person feels about a topic,' Diaz told the Washington Post. 'But what we can control is to have a teacher not go to a student … and impose on a male student that they are sexist simply because they are a considered a male.'
The GOP is leaning on parental education rights as a wedge ahead of the midterm elections, hoping to mobilize Republicans and appeal to independent voters. Parents are pictured listening to DeSantis speak ahead of his public signing of the Stop WOKE Bill on April 22
In a move that seems to be sweeping the nation, the Florida Department of Education also rejected 54 math textbooks from its curriculum due to the inclusion of banned material.
The state DOE had garnered criticism for tossing out 41 percent of the 132 math textbooks submitted for the next school year last week without listing the rejected books, more than half of which the agency said referenced CRT, with the rest containing Common Core and Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
Last Thursday, the state released four examples of lessons considered unacceptable in the state, including the use of bar graphs that measures levels of racial prejudice based on age and political identity and asks students to solve equations based on the findings.
The graphs, which extrapolated data from the Project Implicit Discrimination website, show that those 65 and older and who lean towards the conservative end of the political spectrum have the most racial bias.
Another example of banned material included a lesson plan for polynomials, with one of the problems once again referencing the Implicit Association Test, claiming that the 2 million people who have taken the test have 'slight' or 'moderate' bias, which changes based on age and political identification.
The department said the 54 books banned from the curriculum are prohibited because they are not 'aligned with Florida standards or included prohibited topics and unsolicited strategies.'
One of the materials in the 54 math text books banned by Florida included bar graphs that measures levels of racial prejudice based on age and political identity. The graphs show that those 65 and older and who are more conservative have the most racial bias
Oklahoma library has banned displays promoting 'romance book club' and one on sexual assault awareness, pictured above
Similarly, an Oklahoma library banned a display that was showcasing sexual assault awareness and a proposed 'romance book club' after both were deemed inappropriate.
The Public Library of Enid and Garfield County's Board of Directors had initially said the book club and the sexual assault awareness book display could stay, but then the Enid Public Library's board voted narrowly 3-2 to ban both the display and program. The board reasoned that the display featured content about sexuality, while the book club would discuss sexual topics, and that neither was appropriate for the library.
Enid Public Library's interim director Theri Ray told CNN the projects were shelved 'in accordance with the adopted policy.'
The policy itself is extremely broad and requires the library's programs and exhibits to be 'non-partisan' and 'not make as their object the study of sex, sexual activity, sexual perversion, sex-based classifications, sexual preferences, sexual identity, gender identity, or subjects that are of a sexual nature.'
Book bans have been at the heart of American controversy throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, which many alleging the bans violate the First Amendment. Communities and education systems often ban books due to sexual imagery, violence and any other content that is deemed obscene.
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s novel Uncle Tom's Cabin is widely recognized by historians as the first book in the U.S. to experience a ban on a national scale.
In 2020, the American Library Association published a list detailing the top 100 most banned or challenged books nationwide over the last decade. Topping the list was The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, the Captain Underpants series by Dav Pilkey and Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher.
First lady Jill Biden hugs 2022 National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell as President Joe Biden applauds during the 2022 National and State Teachers of the Year event on Wednesday
During his speech Wednesday, Biden also shared personal testimony detailing how the educators and loved ones in his life helped him overcome his stutter.
'I wonder how I got here. I got here because of my parents and my teachers,' Biden said in a long, heart-felt deviation from his prepared remarks. 'That idea is exemplified by the national teacher of the year.'
The president and First Lady Jill Biden, who continues to teach English at a community college in suburban Washington D.C., cheered for Ohio history teacher Kurt Russell, the 2022 national teacher of the year, and finalists for the award who gathered from each state.
'Teaching is not what Jill does, it's who she is, like most of you,' the president said, before telling the crowd about his problem as a child speaking - especially in class or otherwise publicly - 'when I stuttered, everyone thinks you're stupid. Totally incompetent.'
Biden has talked openly about battling a childhood stutter in the past, including while running for president in 2020. But he stressed on Wednesday the importance of teachers in helping him with that effort.
President Joe Biden (right) shakes hands with 2022 National Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell (left) during the 2022 National and State Teachers of the Year event in the East Room
'I have teachers, I can name the ones through grade school, high school, even college,' the president said. 'I didn't really beat my stutter - and still occasionally I do (stutter) - until I took a speech debate class in college just to force myself to be able to stand up.'
Russell summed up his profession by saying, 'Each student needs a champion, no matter what the circumstance are.'
That echoed the sentiments of the first lady, who said of great teachers, 'it's not the curriculum or the classroom tactics, it's that smile that tells students that they don't have to be afraid to answer out loud.'
'It's the calm in your voice that can still the wild horses running through their hearts,' she added. 'It's the way that you know that, sometimes, "I'm fine" means everything is wrong.'
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Acting over the objections of the Defense Department, the Trump administration made sure cash-strapped Kansas trucking company Yellow Corp. received a $700 million loan from the federal government in 2020, according to a House subcommittee report released on Wednesday.
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis report said that in addition to meddling by Trump administration officials, lobbyists for Yellow Corp. leveraged its close ties to the administration to obtain a loan on terms so favorable that it violated guidelines of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).
Lawmakers earmarked a portion of the $2.2 trillion CARES Act, which was passed in 2020 to keep the economy afloat during the COVID-19 crisis, as financial assistance to companies deemed critical to maintaining national security.
Yellow Corp., formerly known as YRC Worldwide, received 95% of the funds spent for that purpose. Treasury officials at the time justified the loan by saying that Yellow provided shipments and logistics for the Defense Department.
In announcing the $700 million loan, then-U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin described YRC as a “critical vendor” to the Defense Department.
But the subcommittee report said career Defense Department officials doubted whether Yellow Corp. was indeed critical for national security.
The report said that Mnuchin requested an urgent call with then-Defense Department Secretary Mark Esper on June 25, 2020.
That was one day after Defense Department officials told the Treasury Department it would not certify Yellow Corp. to receive the loan. A Defense Department analysis said other trucking companies could replace Yellow’s work for the federal government and they were concerned about a Justice Department lawsuit alleging Yellow had overbilled its services to the Defense Department.
Yellow settled that case last month for $6.8 million without admitting wrongdoing.
The report said after his call with Mnuchin, Esper certified Yellow as critical to national security. On July 1, 2020, Yellow Corp. received the loan.
Rep. James Clyburn, a South Carolina Democrat who chairs the select subcommittee, said in a statement that Wednesday’s report was further evidence of the Trump administration’s failure to look after taxpayer money.
“Political appointees risked hundreds of millions of dollars in public funds against the recommendations of career DOD officials and in clear disregard of provisions of the CARES Act intended to protect national security and American taxpayers,” Clyburn said in a statement. “The Select Subcommittee is committed to accountability for government officials and other unscrupulous actors who sought to use a public health crisis as an opportunity for political gain and personal profit."
In response, Yellow produced a letter addressed by its attorney, Marc Kasowitz, to Clyburn on Tuesday, calling the report’s allegations “unsubstantiated” and “demonstrably false.”
“Despite Yellow’s voluntary and good faith efforts throughout to provide the Committee with the documentary evidence necessary for it to make a make [sic] a full and fair assessment, the Committee continues to call into question, without substantiation, Yellow’s eligibility for and use of its CARES Act loan funds,” Kasowitz said. “In truth and fact, and as this Committee now indisputably knows, Yellow’s eligibility for and use of its CARES Act funds is, was, and continues to be appropriate in every respect.”
Kasowitz, a New York lawyer, has also represented Trump personally in connection with various investigations of Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election.
The loan to Yellow Corp. during the summer of 2020 came at a precarious time for the company. For years burdened with debt, Yellow entered the pandemic on shaky financial ground with losses topping $100 million in 2019.
The company used the loan to meet payroll, health care, pension costs and capital investments. Yellow said the loan helped keep employees on the payroll. The company employed about 30,000 employees at the time, 24,000 of whom belonged to the Teamsters union.
In return for the loan, the Treasury received nearly 16 million shares of Yellow common stock, making it the company’s largest shareholder with nearly 30% of its outstanding shares.
The loan raised a number of questions, including concerns about the Trump administration’s close relationship to Apollo Global Management, a private equity firm that had made a significant loan of its own to Yellow.
‘Almost giddy’
The subcommittee report said that as early as April 3, 2020, during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, White House officials forwarded Yellow’s loan application materials to Brian Morgenstern, Trump’s deputy assistant secretary of the Treasury, and requested that he call Yellow's chief executive.
“A few days later, Yellow’s lobbyists wrote that the White House Political Director was ‘almost giddy’ on a phone call with them about the prospect of working on Yellow’s application for a loan ‘considering the Teamsters angle,’ referring to the fact that Yellow employed Teamsters members as its drivers,” the report said.
Emails obtained by the subcommittee indicate that White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows offered to call Mnuchin about Yellow’s loan application, and that Meadows had talked to Yellow's lobbyists several times by June 2020 about the company.
The report also said Trump personally spoke to union leaders about the loan, suggesting Trump had involvement in Yellow securing the loan, according to the subcommittee.
During its pursuit of the loan, Yellow officials said they provided 68% of Defense Department shipments. But the report said a Defense Department analysis found Yellow’s share of its shipments was about half that.
Defense officials were also displeased about the Defense Department complaint against Yellow alleging the company “systematically overcharged” for freight carrier services and hid the alleged misconduct for more than seven years.
That lawsuit, combined with the likelihood that the Defense Department could use other trucking companies for its shipments, caused senior Defense Department officials to conclude that Yellow didn’t qualify as a firm that played a critical role in national security. Yellow got the loan anyway after intervention by political appointees, the report said.
‘Hand in the cookie jar’
The subcommittee’s report takes Yellow to task for using funds meant to offset pandemic-related losses to invest in longer-term capital needs like trailers and trucks.
Before Yellow obtained the loan, its chief financial officer told the company’s creditors it was seeking some $365 million to invest in new trailers and technology.
“While we had our hand in the cookie jar, we thought we would try to get a little ‘catch up’ capex (capital expenditures) while we were at it,” wrote then-Yellow Corp. CFO Jamie Pierson in a May 1, 2020, note to creditors.
The subcommittee report notes that Yellow spent relatively little on capital expenditures before getting the Treasury loan. After receiving the loan, it increased its capital expenditures dramatically.
Terms of the Treasury loan required Yellow to maintain quarterly EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) of $100 million. As of March 31, that amount increased to $150 million. In June it goes up to $200 million. In filings with the SEC, Yellow says it anticipates being able to comply with those terms.
As of the end of last year, Yellow had outstanding debt of $1.6 billion. The company has lost money for years, and more recently has been severely hurt by the COVID-19 pandemic and rising inflation. In 2020, it racked up a net loss of $53.5 million on operating revenue of $4.5 billion. Last year, it had a net loss in 2021 of $109.1 million on operating revenue of $5.1 billion.
For the last few years Yellow has been engaged in a broad-based restructuring plan that includes adding additional tractor-trailers to its fleet and moving its various subsidiaries onto one technology platform.
The company traces its history to 1924, when A.J. Harrell, an Oklahoma City businessman, founded a bus and taxi service he called Yellow Cab Transit Co. In 2003, the company acquired Roadway Corp. of Akron, Ohio, and became Yellow Roadway Corp. It later became YRC Worldwide before assuming its current moniker.
In a recent filing with the SEC, Yellow listed an office in Nashville, Tennessee, as its headquarters. Before that, the company was headquartered at 109th Street and Roe Avenue in Overland Park, where it occupied a 10-story building.
The company, which employs 32,000 people in North America, still maintains a large presence in the Kansas City area.
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Though some breeds of dogs—such as the “courageous” Bulldog and the “devoted” Golden Retriever—are popularly believed to show certain personality traits, a study published Thursday by Science found that breed is a poor predictor of personality, accounting for just 9% of variation in behavior among dogs.
Key Facts
Researchers consulted the American Kennel Club’s directory to identify stereotypical beliefs about breed personality traits—for instance, that Labrador Retrievers are “friendly” and “outgoing,” while Border Collies are “smart” and “energetic.”
Researchers sequenced the DNA of 2,155 dogs to identify their ancestry and surveyed owners on the dogs’ behavior, finding that, while breed does have a slight effect on behavior, it is a weak predictor of how any individual dog will behave.
Researchers identified 11 areas of genetic code associated with behaviors like how often a dog howls and sociability toward humans, though none of those genetic markers was exclusive to a particular breed.
The study did confirm that some stereotypical behaviors had a genetic basis—for instance, researchers identified a link between Border Collie ancestry and biddability, the propensity to respond well to training.
On the other hand, some stereotypical behaviors had no genetic basis—researchers found no link between Labrador Retriever ancestry and sociability toward humans, a trait popularly associated with the breed.
Researchers collected information from Darwin’s Ark, a database of owner-submitted information on 31,415 dogs.
Tangent
Researchers found that some behaviors were associated with different categories of breed. Herding breeds, such as the German Shepherd, tended to be more biddable, more engaged with their environment and more aloof from others in comparison to other breeds, whereas toy breeds, such as the Pomeranian, tended to be less biddable and less sociable toward other dogs compared to other breeds.
Key Background
For most of human history, dogs were most likely bred for functional roles like hunting and herding, researchers said. Modern breeding, in which dogs are selected for their appearance and their pure ancestry, only emerged around the middle of the 19th century. Because pets like dogs are closely monitored, they’re a natural resource for researchers wishing to study the genetic basis of complex traits like personality, said the authors of the Science study. The authors concluded that dog personality traits emerged before modern breeding, and that modern breeds are distinguished mainly according to appearance rather than behavior.
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Though breed was found to have a small influence on behavior, it had a stronger effect on behavior than size, sex or age, researchers said. | https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharysmith/2022/04/28/breed-has-little-effect-on-dog-behavior-study-says/ | 2022-04-28T22:27:47Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharysmith/2022/04/28/breed-has-little-effect-on-dog-behavior-study-says/ | false |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) _ Zendesk Inc. (ZEN) on Thursday reported a loss of $66.9 million in its first quarter.
On a per-share basis, the San Francisco-based company said it had a loss of 55 cents. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and costs related to mergers and acquisitions, were 12 cents per share.
The results did not meet Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 14 cents per share.
The customer-service software maker posted revenue of $388.3 million in the period, exceeding Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $384.3 million.
For the current quarter ending in July, Zendesk said it expects revenue in the range of $402 million to $408 million.
The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $1.69 billion to $1.71 billion.
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Paul Manafort, the former Donald Trump campaign chairman who was convicted of financial crimes then pardoned by his old boss, was sued Thursday by the Justice Department, which is seeking $3 million over undeclared foreign bank accounts.
Trump pardoned him on Dec, 23, 2020, shortly before leaving office.
Manafort briefly ran Trump’s presidential campaign in 2016, before being ousted from that role amid questions about his consulting work for Ukrainian political figures, which earned him millions. After Trump was elected president, the Justice Department continued to investigate Manafort, indicting him as part of the investigation by special counsel Robert S. Mueller III into the Trump campaign.
The lawsuit filed Thursday in federal court in West Palm Beach, Fla., seeks a court order forcing Manafort to pay millions of dollars in fines and interest “for his willful failure to timely report his financial interest in foreign bank accounts” — specifically, for failing to report his foreign accounts in 2013 and 2014.
At the time, Manafort was a veteran U.S. political consultant.
While Trump ultimately pardoned Manafort for financial crimes from that time period, the lawsuit argues that he still owes the Treasury Department for violating laws requiring U.S. citizens to report any foreign bank accounts they control.
Treasury officials told Manafort in July 2020 that he owed significant financial penalties for not declaring those accounts. But Manafort has not paid, according to the suit, which seeks $2,976,350.15, plus the government’s costs in pursuing the matter.
Manafort’s lawyer, Jeff Neiman, said in a statement that his client has been trying for months to resolve the tax issue, to no avail.
“Today’s civil lawsuit seeks a money judgment against Mr. Manafort for simply failing to file a tax form,” Neiman said. “Mr. Manafort was aware the Government was going to file the suit because he has tried for months to resolve this civil matter. Nonetheless, the Government insisted on filing this suit simply to embarrass Mr. Manafort.”
After being convicted by a jury of using foreign accounts to hide the proceeds of his Ukrainian consulting, Manafort pleaded guilty to money laundering and obstruction.
He’d been a successful GOP consultant for decades, working on the presidential campaigns of Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush — the epitome of a party insider. When his standing in Republican circles faded, he made millions advising political candidates in other countries, particularly Ukraine.
In 2019, amid concerns that Trump might pardon his former adviser, the Manhattan District Attorney’s office obtained a grand jury indictment against Manafort on fraud charges that echoed the federal case. A New York State judge threw out that case, saying it violated state laws against double jeopardy. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/04/28/manafort-justice-lawsuit/ | 2022-04-28T22:34:45Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2022/04/28/manafort-justice-lawsuit/ | true |
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — An investigation of conditions at a West Virginia jail has found no evidence of inhumane treatment of inmates, Gov. Jim Justice said Thursday.
The Republican governor ordered the investigation last month after a TV station reported allegations of water deprivation, failure to provide toilet paper, and inmates having to sleep on hard floors without a mattress at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver.
“Our investigators talked with a bunch of people and pulled a bunch of records and, at the end of the day, they determined that the allegations were simply not true,” Justice said in a statement.
The investigation by the state Department of Homeland Security determined inmates have continuous access to water at sinks in their cells and an industrial water fountain in each section of the jail. Every inmate is provided tumblers for water consumption and the jail maintains a minimum three-day supply of bottled water for emergencies.
In addition, inmates receive three drinks each day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including those in segregation and quarantine units.
There was no history of medical cases of dehydration and no inmates filing grievances for being deprived of water, according to jail records.
In addition, ample toilet paper is provided to inmates, while the jail buys new mattresses for inmates regularly, according to the investigation. Also, corrections officers talk to each inmate to assess their mental state and to ensure their personal needs are being met.
The statement said more than 50 people were interviewed during the investigation, including former jail employees cited by the TV station. Telephone calls from inmates were reviewed along with the jail’s financial records.
Homeland Security Secretary Jeff Sandy said one former employee admitted they never witnessed inmates being denied adequate access to water and the other left the jail bitter and under “well-documented employment issues."
“The sad part of this investigation is that family members are repeatedly lied to by inmates about their access to clothing, food, water, mattresses, medical attention, living conditions, even shoes,” Sandy said in the statement. “One mother that we interviewed was told by her own child, an inmate, that their shoes were stolen and weren’t given replacement shoes to wear, so she deposited money into their account for shoes that were never purchased.” | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/WVa-gov-Jail-probe-finds-no-evidence-of-inhumane-17134634.php | 2022-04-28T22:36:57Z | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/WVa-gov-Jail-probe-finds-no-evidence-of-inhumane-17134634.php | false |
James Corden exiting ‘The Late Late Show' in 2023
Corden will have been at the CBS late-night show for over eight years once he departs next year
James Corden is set to leave the "Late Late Show" next summer.
He will have been at the CBS late-night show for over eight years once he departs in 2023.
"It’s been it’s a really hard decision to leave because I’m so immensely proud of the show. I’m thrilled to be extending [for a year]," Corden told Deadline in a statement. "I always thought I’d do it for five years and then leave and then I stayed on. I’ve really been thinking about it for a long time, thinking whether there might be one more adventure."
Corden's contract was set to expire in August, but he renewed his contract with the network until spring of 2023.
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"We wish he could stay longer, but we are very proud he made CBS his American home and that this partnership will extend one more season on ‘The Late Late Show,’" George Cheeks, the president of CBS, said in a statement obtained by The New York Times.
Corden, who is known for sketches like "Carpool Karaoke" which has featured the likes of Adele, Justin Bieber and more, has helmed the late-night show since 2015.
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He took over for Craig Ferguson.
It's unclear what Corden will do once his contract is finished, but it's been reported that he will address his exit during Thursday's monologue.
In Decemeber, Corden spoke about his next move, noting that the talk show wasn't a "final destination" for him but more of a "stop on a journey."
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"I’m so conscious of wanting it to always be fresh," he told Variety. "I want it to always be fresh and alive. And in the same token, I never really saw this job as a final destination. I saw it as a stop on a journey. So I honestly don’t know the answer to that."
Reps for Corden did not immediately respond to Fox News' request for comment. | https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/james-corden-exiting-late-late-show-2023 | 2022-04-28T22:38:00Z | https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/james-corden-exiting-late-late-show-2023 | true |
CUMBERLAND — Columbia Gas of Maryland will make repairs to the gas main on Greene Street between Johnson Street and Smallwood Street on April 29 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
The traffic light at the intersection of Greene and Johnson streets will be turned off and flaggers will direct traffic around the construction site.
Contact the Cumberland Engineering Department at 301-759-6600 with any questions. | https://www.times-news.com/news/local_news/greene-street-work-to-cause-delays/article_995d4680-c71e-11ec-ab27-4bf1c132dd1b.html | 2022-04-28T22:45:14Z | https://www.times-news.com/news/local_news/greene-street-work-to-cause-delays/article_995d4680-c71e-11ec-ab27-4bf1c132dd1b.html | false |
DECATUR, Ill. — Police said they arrested a Decatur automotive business employee after he had taken a shot at the car of a fleeing customer who refused to pay his bill.
A sworn affidavit from Decatur police quotes the 42-year-old employee as explaining he was being dragged along by the customer’s car Monday night and was attempting to shoot out a rear tire to disable the vehicle.
Officer K. Borders, who signed the affidavit, said the shot from the man’s .40 caliber handgun missed the tire and drilled a bullet hole above the rear driver’s side wheel well.
“(The employee) explained to officers he was being dragged by the vehicle (the customer) was driving, but could not elaborate if he was intentionally hanging on to the driver’s side door or making every attempt to let go,” said Borders.
“He explained that he never fell down and was never directly in front of the vehicle. He advised (the customer) continued driving in a large semi-circle in the gravel parking lot to take the vehicle off the lot without paying.”
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Police arrived at the business, Bills Custom Repairs and Restorations, at 8:10 p.m. to respond to reports of shots fired. Borders said the employee immediately admitted what he had done and the officer removed the man’s handgun which he was carrying in a waistband holster.
The employee is quoted as saying the customer owed $300 for work done on his Cadillac but made no attempt to pay as he got ready to drive away. “(The employee) stated he was standing next to the open driver’s side door of the vehicle pleading with (the customer) not to drive away and work out the payment another way,” said Borders.
“He explained that he believed (the customer) was in possession of a black pistol as it appeared he was holding a firearm in his sweatshirt front pocket.”
The customer didn’t get far, however, abandoning the vehicle at the property fence line and then fleeing on foot. The Cadillac was back in the business garage when police arrived.
“While on scene and speaking with officers, (the customer) had called (the employee) about the vehicle but would not provide a statement to officers via phone or give his location,” Borders added.
“Offices later spoke with the fiancée of (the customer) by phone and she advised that he did not wish to provide a statement or speak with police... Officers were unable to obtain the name of the fiancée or verify (the customer’s) full information.”
The employee was booked on a preliminary charge of the aggravated discharge of a firearm at an occupied vehicle. Macon County Jail records show he was released from custody Wednesday afternoon after paying a $500 bond on bail set at $5,000.
All preliminary charges are subject to review by the state's attorney’s office.
Contact Tony Reid at (217) 421-7977. Follow him on Twitter: @TonyJReid | https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/illinois-auto-business-employee-shoots-at-fleeing-customers-car-police-say/article_ea2667d4-cef3-57bd-80c8-522a76c347b2.html | 2022-04-28T22:47:59Z | https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/illinois-auto-business-employee-shoots-at-fleeing-customers-car-police-say/article_ea2667d4-cef3-57bd-80c8-522a76c347b2.html | false |
WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — The U.S economy shrank slightly during the first quarter of 2022, which is causing people to wonder whether they should be worried about a possible recession.
The drop in economic growth comes after a period in which the economy grew at its fastest rate in decades in 2021.
“Well, I’m not concerned about a recession,” President Joe Biden said.
The economy had an annualized decline of 1.4% in the first quarter of this year. Still, President Biden says the bigger picture shows consumer spending and business investment both grew.
“(They) increased at significant rates – both for leisure, as well as hard products,” Biden said.
Plus the President says unemployment is at the lowest rates since 1970.
However, Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) says inflation continues to be a big problem.
“If you are going to have more money chasing fewer goods, you’re going to have inflation,” Blackburn said.
Joann Weiner, an economics professor at George Washington University says things could be worse.
“People have jobs, but prices are going up,” Weiner said. “Would I rather have no inflation and no job? Or would I rather have a job and some inflation? You know, I could say, I’d rather have some inflation but also have a job.”
Weiner also says there’s a possibility this drop in growth is only temporary. Both she and President Biden say, at least for this year, most economists are not predicting a recession.
“I would say you don’t really need to worry too much about it now. There’s nothing you can do about it and it’s just one point,” Weiner said. | https://who13.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/could-the-u-s-be-facing-another-recession/ | 2022-04-28T22:49:05Z | https://who13.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/could-the-u-s-be-facing-another-recession/ | false |
Apple defies gloomy economy to record 19% surge in sales and $25bn profit with firm reporting spike in demand for iPhones, iMacs and apps
- Apple reported revenue up at $97.3 billion compared to the $93.9 billion estimated this quarter, with profits up to $25 billion
- The company said sales have continued to increase for its popular iPhones, iMacs, Apple app store and accessories
- CEO Tim Cook adds that it has seen a record number of people drop the competing Android phones for iPhones in the latest quarter
- Apple and Microsoft are one of the few tech giants to report positive growth as Meta, Alphabet and Amazon all missed the mark on expected revenue
Apple reported record fiscal second-quarter sales and profit on Thursday that beat Wall Street estimates as it managed chip shortages and consumers snapped up its new iPhones, iMacs and apps.
Apple's overall fiscal second-quarter revenue was $97.3 billion, up 8.6 percent from last year and higher than analysts' average estimate of $93.89 billion, according to Refinitiv data.
The company's profit hit $25 billion in the latest quarter, easily topping analysts' expectations of $23.2 billion, and sales also rose 19 percent in the Americas and were up by single-digits in Europe and China.
Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company's performance was 'better than anticipated,' adding that more people have switched from Android phones to iPhones in the latest quarter.
'We had a record level of upgraders during the quarter and we grew switchers, strong double digits,' Cook told CNBC.
The positive outlook for Apple comes after a tumultuous week in the tech industry as Meta, Amazon and Alphabet reported less than expected revenue this quarter and the Nasdaq saw its biggest fall since 2020.
IPhone sales revenue has gone up 5.5 percent in the last year, hitting $50.6 billion in the latest quarter. Apple says it has seen a sharp increase in the amount of users switching to iPhones
The Apple Store and services saw revenue grow by 17 percent, raking in 19.8 billion for the company, more $100 million more than expected
Revenue from iMac computers rose 14.7 percent to $10.4 billion. CEO Tim Cook (center) said Apple has seen a record number of people switching from Android to iPhones
Apple, which is the world's largest company by market capitalization, is aiming to maintain high demand for the iPhone and other hardware while growing sales from services, including music and video subscriptions.
The latest results show it is making ground on both goals.
Apple Chief Financial Officer Luca Maestri in a release cited 'continued strong demand for our products,' and a record high for sales of services.
Quarterly worldwide phone sales revenue was $50.6 billion, a 5.5 percent increase from a year ago, and ahead of the average estimate of $47.88 billion. Services, Apple's second-biggest segment after iPhones, increased sales 17 percent to $19.8 billion, just beating the average estimate of $19.71 billion.
IPad sales fell 2 percent to $7.65 billion, and were still above analysts' average estimate of $7.14 billion.
Revenue from iMac computers rose 14.7 percent to $10.4 billion, compared with estimates of $9.25 billion.
Sales of wearables such as Apple Watches, home speakers and accessories rose 12 percent to $8.8 billion, compared with estimates of $9.05 billion.
Apple also announced a 5 percent rise in its dividend to $0.23 per share and board approval to buy back an additional $90 billion in shares.
Apple stocks rose by 4.52 percent after the positive revenue outlook on Thursday
Apple had warned less favorable foreign exchange rates and different timings of product launches from past quarters would cut sales growth.
Investors have been bracing for drops in consumer spending on tech gadgets and services as the war in Ukraine and other factors drive up the cost of oil, food and other staples.
Some consumers also have put more money into travel and entertainment outside their homes as COVID-19 outbreaks become less deadly, eating into home technology budgets.
Remote work also has cut the need for pricey, high-end phones and upgrades as people commute less.
But remote work has benefited other businesses.
New lockdowns in China and Taiwan, however, where many parts and iPhones are produced, could bring new obstacles in terms of supply and demand in the current quarter.
The services business is vulnerable to antitrust sanctions in the United States, Netherlands, South Korea, South Africa and many other countries that are weighing whether the company's fees are too high.
Apple said it now has 825 million paying subscribers across its at least seven subscription offerings, up by 40 million from 785 million last quarter. Its growth comes as rivals such as Netflix Inc report subscriber losses.
Labor unrest could newly affect Apple, too. More than 70 percent of the over 100 eligible workers at an Apple store in Atlanta last week backed a filing for an election to become the company's first U.S. shop to unionize.
On Thursday Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg called on the Facebook parent company to scale back its virtual reality Metaverse project after it saw its slowest quarterly revenue growth since its IPO in 2012.
The company's total revenue, the bulk of which comes from ad sales, rose 7 percent to $27.91 billion in the first quarter, but missed analysts' estimates of $28.20 billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.
Meta CFO David Wehner said in the earnings release that Russia's invasion of Ukraine had negatively impacted the company's sales in the latter half of the first quarter, and said the war would continue to weigh on revenue this year.
Recent privacy changes by Apple have made it harder for companies like Meta to track people for advertising purposes, which also puts pressure on the company's revenue.
Meta had said that the changes from Apple would cost the Facebook parent company $10 billion in 2022.
Alphabet Inc., Google and YouTube's parent company, reported only $68.01 billion in earnings despite predictions that it would earn $68.11 billion this quarter, up from the $55.31 billion a year ago, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.
The hit to Alphabet represents a 9 percent fall in revenue growth for the company as it authorizes a $70 billion stock buyback to return capital to shareholders.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq has seen it's most volatile week since 2020
Google-parent company Alphabet saw its stocks recover after reporting subpar revenue
Microsoft is continuing to see stocks go up as it is one of the few tech giants who beat our estimated earnings in the latest quarter
Amazon also delivered a disappointing quarter and outlook on Thursday as the ecommerce giant was swamped by higher costs and online shopping declined in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shares of the company fell 10 percent in extended trading after the company reported its first net loss since 2015, a $3.8 billion hit due in part to its investment in Rivian Automotive.
After a long-running surge in sales during the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, Amazon's outlook has dimmed as life returns to normal.
The company's expenses swelled as it offered higher pay to attract workers during a labor shortage, and even then it could not fully staff warehouses.
While the tech companies fell short this quarter, Microsoft Corp beat Wall Street profit and revenue expectations on Tuesday, reporting revenue of $49.36 billion in the third quarter, compared with $41.7 billion a year earlier.
Analysts on average had expected revenue of only $49.05 billion, according to Refinitiv IBES data.
Net income rose to $16.73 billion, or $2.22 per share, in the quarter ended March 31, from $15.46 billion, or $2.03 per share, a year earlier. That topped analyst targets of $2.19. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10764825/Apple-beats-sales-estimates-big-bumps-iPhones-services.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-28T22:49:41Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10764825/Apple-beats-sales-estimates-big-bumps-iPhones-services.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
Elliptic Labs and Xiaomi Launch the Poco F4 GT Gaming Smartphone for Global Market
Elliptic Labs (OSE: ELABS), a global AI software company and the world leader in AI Virtual Smart Sensors™, is launching its AI Virtual Proximity Sensor™ on Xiaomi’s upcoming Poco F4 GT gaming smartphone to the global market. Working with Elliptic Labs’ partner Qualcomm, the Poco F4 GT smartphone is driven by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The contract for this launch was announced previously.
"Elliptic Labs continues to deliver powerful software-only AI Virtual Smart Sensors that empower global OEMs like Xiaomi to make devices smarter, greener, and more human friendly,” said Laila Danielsen, CEO of Elliptic Labs. "We are proud that our AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform™ has enabled our partner Xiaomi to bring many smartphones to market that are delivering on their vision for innovation and growth.”
AI Virtual Proximity Sensor
Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Proximity Sensor turns off the smartphone’s display and disables the screen’s touch functionality when users hold the device up to their ear during a phone call. Without that capability to detect proximity, a user’s ear or cheek could accidentally trigger unwanted actions during a call, such as hanging up or dialing numbers while the call is ongoing. Turning off the screen automatically also helps conserve battery life. Proximity detection is a core capability that is used in all smartphones across today’s market. Elliptic Labs’ AI Virtual Proximity Sensor delivers robust proximity detection without the need for a dedicated hardware sensor. By replacing hardware sensors with software sensors, the AI Virtual Proximity Sensor reduces device cost and eliminates sourcing risk.
About Elliptic Labs
Elliptic Labs is a global enterprise targeting the smartphone, laptop, IoT, and automotive markets. Founded in 2006 as a research spin-off from Norway’s Oslo University, the company’s patented software uses AI, ultrasound and sensor-fusion to deliver intuitive 3D gesture, proximity, presence, breathing and heartbeat detection experiences. Its scalable AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform™ creates software-only sensors that are sustainable, human-friendly and already deployed in hundreds of millions of devices around the world. Elliptic Labs is the only software company that has delivered detection capabilities using AI software, ultrasound, and sensor-fusion deployed at scale. The company is listed on the Oslo Børs.
Elliptic Labs is headquartered in Norway with presence in the USA, China, South-Korea, Taiwan, and Japan. Its technology and IP are developed in Norway and are solely owned by the company.
AI Virtual Smart Sensor, AI Virtual Proximity Sensor, and AI Virtual Smart Sensor Platform are trademarks of Elliptic Labs.
All other trademarks or service markets are the responsibility of their respective organizations.
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Prince Andrew has lost another ceremonial honor as groups throughout Britain cut ties to the royal disgraced by allegations of sexual misconduct.
The council in the northern city of York on Wednesday night voted unanimously to withdraw the prince’s “freedom of the city.'' The honor was awarded to Andrew in 1987 after Queen Elizabeth II made him the Duke of York.
Andrew is the first person to be stripped of the status, a purely ceremonial honor that dates back to medieval times when “freemen'' enjoyed special privileges. Honorees include the actress Dame Judi Dench and Princess Anne, Andrew’s sister.
Andrew was stripped of his honorary military roles in January amid the furor surrounding a lawsuit alleging he had sex with a 17-year-old girl and fears that the scandal would taint the House of Windsor. The queen also removed his honorary leadership of various charities, known as royal patronages, and barred him from using the title “his royal highness" in official settings.
Andrew later settled the lawsuit, agreed to pay his accuser an undisclosed sum that the British media has suggested could be as much as 12 million pounds ($15 million). He denies the allegations.
York City Councilor Darryl Smalley said the city was just following the example set by the queen in removing Andrew’s titles.
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“She saw that it was doing serious reputational damage to those military institutions and charities and so stepped in to remove him from those positions," Smalley told ITV News. “We believe very strongly, and many residents agree with us, that we should be removing all links between our city and Prince Andrew."
Smalley and other local leaders have argued that Andrew should also lose the title of Duke of York.
“York has a fantastic relationship with the monarchy going back hundreds of years. It’s something we cherish,” he said. “We can’t cherish it whilst we have Prince Andrew as our most senior royal.”
A representative for Andrew declined to comment Thursday.
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FILM SCREENINGS
EUROPEAN FILM FESTIVAL
This year's edition will feature 24 films from 23 nations. Among the line-up is French period drama Lost Illusions (R21, 149 minutes, screens on May 26 at 8pm), which is adapted from a novel of the same name by French writer Honore de Balzac.
It tells the story of Lucien (Benjamin Voisin), a young working-class man in 19th-century France who yearns to be a poet and moves to Paris. In the city's famed intellectual salons, he finds hope, fortune and betrayal.
The film won seven Cesar Awards this year, including for Best Film, Best Cinematography and Best Adapted Screenplay.
WHERE The Projector, Level 5 Golden Mile Tower, 6001 Beach Road
MRT Nicoll Highway
WHEN May 12 to 26
ADMISSION $15, with concessions for students, seniors and other groups
INFO euff.com.sg
HYBRID EVENT
SINGAPORE CHINESE FILM FESTIVAL 2022
Presented by The Centre of Chinese Studies at the Singapore University of Social Sciences and the Singapore Film Society, this year's edition showcases 52 films and a variety of panel discussions and post-screening Q&A sessions.
From China comes Mama (right, PG, 133 minutes, screens on Tuesday at 6.50pm at GV Plaza).
Set in the 1990s, film-maker Li Dongmei's feature debut covers seven days in a rural village, during which 12-year-old Xiaoxian (Ge Wendan) sees several births and a significant death.
The movie won Best Film at the Goteborg Film Festival. There will be a Q&A session after the screening with Li, who will participate online.
WHERE GV Plaza, 07-01 Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road; GV Suntec, 03-373 Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard; and Oldham Theatre, 1 Canning Rise; and online at KinoLounge (kinolounge.shaw.sg)
WHEN Till May 8
ADMISSION $13.50 to $14.50 for in-venue screenings, $11.50 for online screenings, with membership concessions
INFO www.scff.sg
FILM SCREENINGS
PROJECTOR X: ELECTRIC CINEMA
Pasir Panjang Power Station A was opened in 1953 and decommissioned in the 1980s. Lifestyle company 24OWLS has been running the space as an entertainment venue.
For one weekend, 24OWLS and indie cinema The Projector will turn the station's Turbine Hall into a cinema. Film screenings include rock-climbing documentary Reel Rock 16 (M18, 2022), biopic The Electrical Life Of Louis Wain (PG13, 2021) and three science-fiction films - Blade Runner The Final Cut (NC16, 1982), Dune (PG13, 2021) and Metropolis (PG, 1927, above). WHERE Pasir Panjang Power Station A, 27 Pasir Panjang Road
MRT Labrador Park
WHEN Next Friday to May 8
ADMISSION $30
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Latest on the NFL draft.
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The NFL draft is kicking off in Las Vegas on Thursday night and a record eight teams won’t make their first selections until Friday night unless they trade back into the first round.
The teams without first-round picks are the Rams, Bears, Browns, Broncos, Colts, Raiders, Dolphins and 49ers.
The Seahawks traded away their first-round pick last year, but jumped back into the first round in the blockbuster Russell Wilson trade with Denver last month.
Also this offseason:
— The Browns traded three first-rounders to Houston for quarterback Deshaun Watson.
— The Raiders traded a first- and a second-rounder to Green Bay for wide receiver Davante Adams.
— And the Dolphins traded their 2022 first-rounder and four other picks to Kansas City for wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
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East Kentucky Leadership Awards banquet held Thursday in Pikeville
Published: Apr. 28, 2022 at 5:57 PM EDT|Updated: 55 minutes ago
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The 2022 East Kentucky Leadership Awards banquet will be held Thursday evening at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in Pikeville.
The annual event honors Eastern Kentuckians for their exceptional leadership to the region.
Business leaders, public officials and people who have worked to reimagine Eastern Kentucky communities receive awards recognizing their contributions to their communities.
WYMT will have full coverage of each award recipient during our broadcasts throughout the week and the stories will be available wymt.com.
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What happened
When Ford (NYSE: F) delivered its first-quarter numbers after the bell Wednesday, it reported a $3.1 billion net loss for the period. Most of that was due to the plunging value of its investment in EV start-up Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN). But Ford stock still took a hit in Thursday morning trading. As of 12:06 p.m. ET, Ford shares were down 3.7% after having dropped as much as 6% earlier in the session.
So what
The market's negative reaction to the Q1 report likely stemmed from issues beyond the performance of its Rivian stake. The state of that investment will need to be reported as gains and losses on paper for as long as Ford holds it. But on the earnings conference call, CEO Jim Farley noted several items more connected to the company's core business that could be concerning to investors.
Farley said supply chain challenges continue to impact the more profitable contributors to the business. He also noted that "we continue to be hampered by recalls and customer satisfaction actions," but said the company was going to aggressively address those issues.
Now what
Investors who initially reacted to Wednesday's news by selling the stock may rethink that decision after they dig further into the details. Ford management did not change its guidance for 2022's adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) in the range of $11.5 billion to $12.5 billion. That forecast represents an increase of 15% to 25% compared to 2021 -- and it factors in some of the operational challenges the company is facing.
Ford says it expects commodity-related headwinds to cost it $4 billion for the year, though it hopes to offset some of those higher expenses by adjusting its own product pricing and mix. The company is also focusing on its EV lineup. It started production of the much anticipated F-150 Lightning this week, and began shipping E-Transit vans in February. It expects to have produced 600,000 of those EVs by late 2023.
Thursday's share price drop seems to indicate that some investors are feeling cautious, and want to see more of how the company executes its transition to electric vehicles before buying in.
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) _ Meta Financial Group Inc. (CASH) on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $48.4 million.
On a per-share basis, the Sioux Falls, South Dakota-based company said it had net income of $1.66. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to $1.73 per share.
The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.93 per share.
The holding company for Meta Bank posted revenue of $194.9 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $193.6 million, also falling short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $200.6 million.
Meta shares have declined 23% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, shares hit $45.92, a drop of 8.5% in the last 12 months.
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The North Carolina National Guard will provide military equipment to Ukraine in its war with Russia, Gov. Roy Cooper said Thursday.
At the request of the U.S. Department of Defense, the N.C. Army National Guard is providing M-113 Armored Personnel Carriers as part of a larger U.S. support package to Ukraine, Cooper said in a news release.
The governor also has shared a list of state government support resources for military service members and their families as military personnel based in North Carolina are deployed because of the war.
In February, Cooper signed an executive order that directed state government agencies and departments to review all existing contracts and operations and to terminate any agreements or operations that directly benefit Russian entities. | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/North-Carolina-National-Guard-to-lend-support-to-17135049.php | 2022-04-28T23:11:46Z | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/North-Carolina-National-Guard-to-lend-support-to-17135049.php | true |
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Taylor Ward drove in two runs, Brandon Marsh had three hits and an RBI, and the Los Angeles Angels completed a four-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians with a 4-1 victory on Thursday.
Reid Detmers (1-1) pitched five innings of two-hit ball to earn his second career major-league victory.
The Angels won the final five games of their homestand. Ward and Marsh hit RBI singles in the third inning of Los Angeles' 12th win in 16 games, putting the Halos six games over .500 for the first time since late June 2018. Los Angeles hasn't had a winning season since 2015.
Orange County native Austin Hedges homered and had two hits for the Guardians, who have lost the first seven games of their 10-game road trip.
Ward drove in nine runs in the four-game series, an impressive RBI surge that's coincided with his move to the Angels' leadoff spot in place of AL MVP Shohei Ohtani, who got his first day off of the season Thursday after playing both ways Wednesday night.
Detmers put together another strong start befitting one of the top left-handed prospects in baseball, walking one and striking out four.
Los Angeles’ excellent start to the season is largely due to stellar work by its long-struggling rotation, capped by this four-game series with the starters allowing just three runs in 23 innings. The Angels' bullpen is also much improved: Four relievers combined for four innings of scoreless two-hit ball, with Raisel Iglesias pitching the ninth for his fifth save.
Cal Quantrill (1-1) yielded four hits and one earned run over six solid innings for the Guardians, striking out four and walking three.
Los Angeles loaded the bases on a walk and two errors to open the third. Ward and Marsh delivered short RBI singles before the Angels went up 3-0 on Mike Trout's double-play groundout.
Hedges delivered a two-out solo shot in the fifth, but Detmers finished the inning with his 88th pitch.
Los Angeles added a run in the seventh when Tyler Wade doubled and scored on Ward's groundout.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Guardians: Rookie OF Steven Kwan missed the four-game series with hamstring tightness, but still could avoid a stint on the injured list. He'll be re-evaluated in Oakland on Friday.
Angels: David Fletcher is close to returning from his 15-game absence with a strained left hip. He is with the team and doing on-field work.
UP NEXT
Guardians: Aaron Civale (0-2, 9.58 ERA) is scheduled to take the mound Friday for the opener of a weekend series at Oakland. He has 11 earned runs and hasn't reached the fifth inning in three starts this season.
Angels: Noah Syndergaard (2-0, 2.12 ERA) looks to build on his so-far successful comeback season when Los Angeles opens a four-game series in Chicago against the White Sox on Friday. Thor faces Los Angeles-area native Lucas Giolito (0-0, 1.13).
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Call to support GPs as majority `suffer stress, anxiety or depression´
Four in five GPs have been stressed, anxious or depressed in the last year, a campaign group has said as it called for more action to alleviate burnout among family doctors.
The Rebuild General Practice campaign group warned there is a “workforce emergency” with significant numbers of family doctors feeling the strain.
A survey of 1,400 British GPs found about half (51%) have seen staff leave their surgery over the last five years due to “unmanageable workloads”.
Almost half (48%) said colleagues have left the profession due to mental health issues or burnout. Some 84% said they have felt anxiety, stress or depression in the last year.
The campaign group is calling on the Government to do more to recruit and retain doctors in general practice.
Dr Rachel Ward, from the Rebuild General Practice campaign, said: “This is a crisis for GPs and an emergency for patients.
Four in five GPs have been stressed, anxious or depressed in the last year, a campaign group has said as it called for more action to alleviate burnout among family doctors (Hannah McKay/PA)
“Years of underfunding and neglect has severely damaged general practice, leaving us with a skeleton staff across Great Britain and no plan for filling the gaps, meanwhile patient appointments are at an all-time high.
“As GPs we are trying to find solutions and we are crying out for help – for our patients but also as human beings who are simply trying to offer excellent care and look after our communities.” | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-10765345/Call-support-GPs-majority-suffer-stress-anxiety-depression.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-28T23:31:03Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-10765345/Call-support-GPs-majority-suffer-stress-anxiety-depression.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
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