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Princess Diana Fast Facts
CNN Editorial Research
Here’s a look at the life of Diana, Princess of Wales.
Personal
Birth date: July 1, 1961
Death date: August 31, 1997
Birth place: Norfolk, England
Birth name: Diana Frances Spencer
Father: Edward John, 8th Earl Spencer
Mother: Frances (Ruth Burke-Roche) Spencer
Marriage: Charles (Philip Arthur George), Prince of Wales (July 29, 1981-August 28, 1996, divorced)
Children: Henry Charles Albert David (known as Harry), September 15, 1984; William Arthur Philip Louis, June 21, 1982
Education: Attended private schools in England and Switzerland
Timeline
April 1969 – Diana’s parents divorce and Lord Spencer is given custody of the children.
1975 – Upon the death of the 7th Earl Spencer, Diana’s father becomes the 8th Earl Spencer. Diana is thereafter known as Lady Diana.
Late 1970s – After leaving school, Lady Diana works various jobs, including cook, nanny and kindergarten teacher.
February 24, 1981 – Buckingham Palace announces the engagement of 32-year-old Prince Charles, heir to the British throne, to Lady Diana Spencer.
July 29, 1981 – Prince Charles and Lady Diana are wed at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, England. The estimated worldwide television audience is more than 700 million people. After the ceremony is complete, Lady Diana assumes the title of Her Royal Highness, Princess of Wales.
June 21, 1982 – Diana gives birth to the royal couple’s first child. He is named William Arthur Philip Louis.
September 15, 1984 – Diana gives birth to the royal couple’s second child. He is named Henry Charles Albert David, but called Harry.
June 1992 – “Diana: Her True Story,” written by Andrew Morton, is published. The books details Diana’s bulimia and suicide attempts during the 1980s.
December 9, 1992 – Prime Minister John Major announces that Prince Charles and Diana have formally separated.
June 29, 1994 – A televised documentary, “Charles: The Private Man, the Public Role,” airs; in it he admits to adultery.
November 1995 – Diana gives an interview to the BBC in which she admits to adultery.
August 28, 1996 – The divorce is finalized. Diana loses the title Her Royal Highness, but retains the title of Princess of Wales.
January 1997 – Travels to Angola to bring attention to the anti-land mine campaign of the International Red Cross.
August 31, 1997 – Diana dies following a car accident in Paris, along with boyfriend Dodi Fayed and driver Henri Paul.
September 6, 1997 – Diana’s funeral is held at Westminster Abbey. An estimated 2.5 billion people around the world watch the services. Diana is buried at the Spencer family estate, Althorp, in Northamptonshire.
September 1999 – A French investigation concludes saying that driver Henri Paul, who was legally drunk at the time, is responsible for the accident.
January 2004 – The British Royal Coroner opens an inquest into Diana’s death.
December 2006 – The British police release a report about the crash saying, that there was no conspiracy, it was an accident and Henri Paul was driving intoxicated.
August 31, 2007 – On the 10th anniversary of her death, Diana’s sons pay tribute to her at a ceremony in the Guards’ Chapel in London. Guests include Elton John, Cliff Richard, celebrity photographer Mario Testino, Prime Minister Gordon Brown and former Prime Ministers Tony Blair and John Major. Prince Harry delivers a speech asking for Diana to be remembered as “fun-loving, generous, down-to-earth and entirely genuine.” Prince William reads from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians.
October 2007 – Lord Justice Scott Baker, Britain’s coroner, opens an official inquest into the deaths of Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed. Six women and five men are chosen as jurors.
April 7, 2008 – The British coroner’s jury finds that Diana and Dodi were unlawfully killed because of the actions of driver Henri Paul and the paparazzi.
June 29, 2011 – The July 4 issue of Newsweek magazine comes out with a computer generated, digitally aged, Princess Diana walking next to her daughter-in-law, the Duchess of Cambridge, on the cover. The issue is meant to commemorate what would have been the princess’ 50th birthday.
May 20, 2021 – The BBC offers an apology over the controversial 1995 interview by BBC journalist Martin Bashir with Diana, in which she detailed the breakdown of her relationship with Prince Charles. An inquiry found that Bashir used “deceitful” methods to secure the landmark interview.
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Dolphins have ‘wingmen’ to help court mates, study says
(CNN) – It appears the dating scene for dolphins looks a lot like that of humans.
In a new study, scientists found the marine mammals share the concept of “wingmen” with their human counterparts.
Researchers analyzed the social structure of bottlenose dolphins and found males of the species team up to help each other find mates.
The teams allow the male dolphins to spend more time with their female dolphin of choice, increasing the likelihood of a connection.
Like any good “bromance,” the bonds between male dolphins also create social ties that have long-term benefits for the male dolphins, researchers said
The study was published Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
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Sale of Warren Buffett portrait won’t match $19M lunch bid
By JOSH FUNK
AP Business Writer
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The auction of a high-tech portrait of Warren Buffett is unlikely to match the $19 million someone paid earlier this year for a private lunch with the billionaire, but it will still raise a significant amount of money for one of his favorite charities. The top bid for the signed portrait has already topped $75,000, and the biggest bids are likely to come near the end of the eBay auction when it wraps up Tuesday evening on Buffett’s 92nd birthday. The portrait created by Motiva Art features a grid of letters over the picture that light up to spell out several of the Berkshire Hathaway CEO’s best-known quotes. Girls Inc. of Omaha will get the proceeds from the auction. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/08/30/sale-of-warren-buffett-portrait-wont-match-19m-lunch-bid-2/ | 2022-08-30T17:48:50Z | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/08/30/sale-of-warren-buffett-portrait-wont-match-19m-lunch-bid-2/ | true |
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Three of the 12 unions negotiating with the nation’s biggest freight railroads have reached a tentative deal which will deliver 24% pay raises, in line with what a special presidential panel of arbitrators recommended earlier this month to resolve the stalemate before a strike could happen.
The tentative five-year deal announced Monday covers more than 15,000 members of the International Association of Machinists, the Transportation Communications Union and the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen unions.
But the two biggest rail unions that represent engineers and conductors said over the weekend they still haven’t been able to reach a deal their members would accept.
The railroads have until mid-September to reach agreements with all their unions before federal law would allow them to go on strike. If it gets to that point, however, Congress is expected to step in to keep the trains moving because a rail strike could be devastating to the economy. Lawmakers could impose terms on both sides or order arbitration.
Roughly 115,000 workers are represented by all the railroad unions. Even though they have been negotiating jointly as a coalition, each individual union now has to reach its own agreement with the railroads that its members will vote on. CSX, Union Pacific, BNSF, Norfolk Southern and a number of other railroads are represented by the National Carriers Conference Committee in the talks.
“It is critical for all stakeholders — including customers, employees, and the public — that all parties promptly resolve the negotiations and prevent service disruptions,” the railroads said in a statement.
The deal announced Monday closely follows the recommendations of an emergency board that President Joe Biden appointed last month. The board heard from both sides before issuing a 124-page report with recommendations. The railroads said they want to work out contracts based on those recommendations.
“This comes after a long, tough process that began almost three years ago and led us through every step of the Railway Labor Act, including a Presidential Emergency Board,” said Josh Hartford with the Machinists Union’s Rail Division.
The tentative deal includes one additional paid leave day a year. The raises in the deal are bigger than the 17% ones railroads were offering but not as generous as the 31% raises the unions sought.
In addition to the 24% pay boost, the board also recommended five $1,000 bonuses in the five-year deal which is retroactive to 2020. Rail workers will see increases in their health insurance premiums each year as part of the deal, but their cost will be capped at 15% of the total cost of their health plans.
The railroads have said the recommendations that the three unions associated with the Machinists agreed to Monday will deliver the biggest raises in decades and increase average railroad salaries up to $110,000 a year by the time the deal expires in 2025.
The heads of the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers — Transportation Division union that represents conductors and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union that represents engineers said in a joint statement Saturday that the railroads still hadn’t done enough to address their quality-of-life concerns. The unions have complained about strict attendance policies that railroads have imposed that make it hard to take any time off and about the increase in workload they have seen in recent years after freight railroads cut nearly one third of their workforces.
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The company will use funds to build-out current assets,
and to purchase additional cannabis companies and licenses.
CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 1937 Group, Ltd. (www.the1937group.com), regarded as the first minority-owned vertically-integrated cannabis company in Illinois, announced it recently secured $17M in new funding. The company closed a binding financing agreement with the private investment group, SGG Enterprises LLC.
The funds will be used for the build-out of current assets, and for the purchase and build-out of additional Illinois cannabis establishments.
The 1937 Group was established to be the parent company for multiple Illinois licensed cannabis companies, including a 52,000 sq ft cultivation operation currently under construction (Helios Labs), a retail operation (Parkway Dispensary), and a cannabis transportation company (Highwaymen Security).
The company is also in the process of securing an additional Craft Grow license and four (4) additional Illinois retail dispensary licenses.
"It is important that we capitalize as the leading social equity entrant in the Illinois regulated cannabis market," said Ambrose Jackson, CEO of The 1937 Group. "During these times, when venture markets have seemingly dried up, our ability to secure capital and consummate this deal is a great indicator that we have the right team and the right strategy in place; and that we can execute on our vision of becoming not only one of the first new operators to the market, but also one of the most impactful."
The terms of the agreement establish a disbursement schedule of $13M in equity shares and $4M as a debt note.
Qualified individuals and entities interested in investing with The 1937 Group or any of its ventures, may contact Ambrose Jackson at: Ambrose.Jackson@1937group.com, or Mayur Shah at: mvshah1133@gmail.com.
About The 1937 Group:
The 1937 Group, Ltd., is the first minority-owned, vertically integrated cannabis company based in Chicago, and as such, is committed to creating opportunities for others whose voices often get overlooked. The company currently has ownership of several Illinois cannabis licenses, including Retail, Cultivation and Transportation.
The name "The 1937 Group" is inspired by the Marihuana Act of 1937, which fueled pervasive racial discrimination against Mexican-Americans and Blacks, and widespread imprisonment for what is now a legal activity in the majority of the United States.
Connect with The 1937 Group and its group of companies:
Website: www.the1937group.com
Instagram:
@the1937group
@kvl_international
@terpkingsofficial
@helios.labs
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MIAMI, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- What: The COVID-19 virus has been the most concerning infection for more than two years but now Monkeypox and in some areas, even Polio is stoking fear and confusion in our communities. In the Health Channel's one-hour virtual Town Hall, COVID & Monkeypox: The Facts, we will speak to the experts about the risks, treatments, and a path forward. We will also speak to Dr. Anthony Fauci about his retirement from the federal government.
When: Thursday, September 8th at 7 PM EST
Where: LIVE on Health Channel, @AllhealthGo's Facebook and YouTube pages and streamed on AllHealthTV.com
Who: Moderated by Health Channel host, Olga Villaverde, the outstanding panel experts include:
- Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. – National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Director
- Michael Zinner, M.D. – CEO & Executive Medical Dir., Miami Cancer Institute
- Kavita Patel, M.D. – Primary Care Physicians VP, Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Carlos del Rio, M.D. – Assoc. Dean, Emory University School of Medicine
- Debra Houry, M.D. – Principal Deputy Director, CDC
Special thanks to the Eunice Joyce Gardiner Foundation for their generous philanthropy.
For members of the community to watch click here.
For media coverage and simulcasting on your digital platforms, please email: acardenas@southfloridapbs.org
SOUTH FLORIDA PBS is Florida's largest public media company, including Public Broadcasting stations WXEL-TV, serving the Palm Beaches and the Treasure Coast and WPBT2, serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties, and the Health Channel, the only 24/7 channel dedicated to health in the nation. SOUTH FLORIDA PBS connects organizations and institutions across our region and preserves South Florida's history. Leading the way in this global society, SOUTH FLORIDA PBS serves diverse communities from Key West to the Sebastian Inlet and from the Atlantic Ocean west to Lake Okeechobee. SOUTH FLORIDA PBS is committed to creating and presenting unique arts, education, and cultural heritage programming, and tells different local stories across a variety of digital media platforms. Some of our award-winning productions include James Patterson's Kid Stew, Changing Seas, Art Loft, and Your South Florida. For more information, visit https://www.southfloridapbs.org.
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CHICAGO , Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Venzee Technologies Inc. (TSXV: VENZ) (OTCQB: VENZF) ("Venzee'' or the "Company"), the artificial intelligence platform for product data transfer, announced today that the Company has granted an aggregate of 7,536,430 performance share units ("PSUs") to certain officers, directors, employees and consultants in accordance with the provisions of the Company's Omnibus Long Term Incentive Plan ("LTIP Plan").
The PSUs will vest subject to the achievement of performance goals as outlined by the Company's Board of Directors and in accordance with TSX Venture Exchange policies. Each PSU will entitle the holder to acquire one common share of the Company.
Regarding the PSU grant, Venzee COO Peter Montross said, "We are grateful to our Board for allowing this significant incentive to be put in place for our dedicated team – a team executing on partner-driven go-to-market plans that will deliver the strong sales and revenue growth we expect."
Further details regarding the Company's LTIP Plan are set out in the management information circular of the Company dated October 27, 2020, which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Separately, the Company is announcing an additional tranche of funding through its previously announced convertible debenture. The additional tranche of $102,000 brings the total funding received to date through the debenture to $275,000.
Venzee CEO John Abrams said, "We are very pleased with the continued support from the investment community, who recognizes the power and potential of our AI-driven platform to digitally optimize end-to-end connectivity across retail supply chains."
Venzee (TSXV: VENZ) (OTCQB: VENZF) is the leading artificial intelligence platform for product data transfer used by global brands to speed time to market and create competitive supply chain advantages. Venzee's intelligent platform automates inefficient last-mile retail processes with a frictionless, machine-driven solution for sending and receiving product data.
Venzee believes intelligent supply chain functionality is inevitable and will significantly benefit growers, makers, brands, sellers, regulators, and consumers. Venzee is building the foundation for a future where seamless, accurate, automated data flow simplifies processes, removes friction, and creates value for all those that rely on the myriad of data and information surrounding any product, anywhere.
Venzee unlocks shareholder value by carrying out its mission to create intelligent technology that removes friction from the global supply chain. Its Mesh Connector™ product disrupts and displaces inefficient manual processes in favor of integrated, machine-driven solutions.
To learn more about the Venzee platform, visit venzee.com
Twitter: @usevenzee
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/venzee-inc/
Podcast: https://www.rethinkingsupplychain.com/
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to, statements with respect to the terms of the Offering, the completion of the Offering and the expected use of the net proceeds received by the Company. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: general business, economic, competitive, geopolitical and social uncertainties; and regulatory risks. Additional information about these assumptions and risks and uncertainties is contained under "Risk Factors and Uncertainties" in the Company's management's discussion and analysis for the year ended December 31, 2018, and the quarter ended August 29, 2019, which are available under the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, and in other filings that the Company has made and may make with applicable securities authorities in the future.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained in this news release is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement.
The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except as required by applicable securities laws.
Neither TSX-V nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX-V) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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DELAWARE, Ohio, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), a global leader in industrial packaging products and services, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared quarterly cash dividends of $0.50 per share on its Class A Common Stock, and $0.75 per share on its Class B Common Stock. This dividend declaration represents an 8.7% per share increase from the quarterly dividends declared on June 7, 2022 and August 31, 2021.
"We are excited to continue growing our recurring dividend," said Larry Hilsheimer, Greif's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "This increased dividend supplements our recently announced share repurchase program, which together provide a compelling investment opportunity to our shareholders."
The dividends are payable on October 1, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2022.
Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. In addition, Greif manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in over 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.
Contact:
Matt Leahy
740-549-6158
matthew.leahy@greif.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Supreme Court of the State of New York yesterday granted a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the Republic of Kazakhstan against Daniel Chapman and New York-based investment firm Argentem Creek Partners.
In December 2013, a Swedish arbitral tribunal awarded the owners of Tristan Oil approximately $500m in compensation for a harassment campaign and illegal expropriation of assets by Kazakhstan's authorities in 2010.
The Award has since been recognized in multiple jurisdictions, including the U.S., Sweden, Luxembourg, Italy and France. A group of bondholders, including Argentem Creek, is due to receive 70% of the Award proceeds under a sharing agreement with the claimants.
Since December 2013, Kazakhstan has refused to pay and instead adopted a multijurisdictional legal strategy designed to frustrate the Award and avoid compliance with its binding international treaty obligations.
As part of these efforts, in June 2020 Kazakhstan filed a lawsuit in the United States against Daniel Chapman and Argentem Creek Partners, alleging that Argentem Creek Partners' financing of attempts to enforce the Award constituted fraud. On August 29 2022, Judge Andrew Borrok of the Supreme Court State of New York granted a motion to dismiss this lawsuit.
Judge Borrok described Kazakhstan's main argument as "an impermissible collateral attack of a confirmed arbitration Award," adding that "there can be no action for aiding and abetting fraud without an underlying fraud."
The ruling states that the arbitration Award was obtained in Sweden and that the Award could only be set aside by a Swedish court, noting also that a US court had recognised the Award and that those findings were "entitled to full faith and credit."
"Arguments that the Award were obtained by fraud were indeed considered and rejected by the court in Sweden," Judge Borrok added.
The ruling stated that the November 2021 decision of a court in Belgium to uphold an appeal against the Award was also "wholly irrelevant".
Kazakhstan also made further arguments which were described by the judge as "unavailing."
Dan Chapman, CEO of Argentem Creek Partners, said:
"This is an important victory against the instigators and accomplices of this outrageous strategy who sought to weaponize American and European courts through false allegations and intimidation, hoping to obstruct payment of a final binding and non-appealable Award. Those particular officials who have led this failed strategy should stand aside and let pro-investment and pro-reform voices in Kazakhstan move this situation towards a rational conclusion."
Paul Butler, Partner at Akin Gump, said:
"Needless to say we are very pleased that after hundreds of pages of briefing on the matter, the Court has completely dismissed Kazakhstan's complaint against Argentem and Mr. Chapman and found, as we have argued all along, that their unfounded claims of derivative fraud were merely an unlawful collateral attack on a validly confirmed arbitration award that Kazakhstan has steadfastly refused to pay. We hope this will end Kazakhstan's ill-advised attempts to use US courts to intimidate investors from protecting their fiduciary interests in an award that the Court found was entitled to the full faith and credit of US law."
For a history of the Tristangate dispute and an archive of all related court document and news articles, please visit www.tristangate.com
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The story's been done, so it's just the final countdown now.
Another Nintendo mobile project will be closing its doors at the end of November.
After its planned closure was announced in March, the end of service for the Nintendo and Cygames collaboration has been confirmed as November 30 at 1 a.m. ET (10 p.m. PT on the 29th).
The game's paid currency is no longer available as of today, with the final characters added on March 31 and the story wrapping up completely in July. Dragalia will join Miitomo (2018) and Dr. Mario World (2021) on the list of closed Nintendo mobile products. | http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/61367/dragalia-lost-ends-service-on-november-30 | 2022-08-30T17:54:00Z | http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/61367/dragalia-lost-ends-service-on-november-30 | true |
Which hernia belt is best?
A hernia is a painful condition where an internal organ pushes through your muscle and tissue. At times they can go away without intervention, but a hernia belt helps speed this process along and can prevent you from requiring a surgical fix. They can even be used to help with back pain or to help heal from a C-section.
The best hernia belt is the Uriel Meditax Inguinal Groin Hernia Belt. Its small size makes it easy to wear underneath your clothes, and it can cover the left, right or both sides.
What to know before you buy a hernia belt
Hernia belt coverage
Hernia belts are designed to cover one of two locations where hernias pop up.
- Abdominal belts look like any other belly wrap and cover the area from just below your rib cage to just above the hips. Abdominal belts are helpful for more than just hernias and are commonly used to help with back pain and postpartum issues. They can even be used like Spanx.
- Inguinal belts cover only the groin area and come in many forms while still serving the same function. They typically come in left-only, right-only and double-sided coverages.
Compression
All hernia belts provide some form of compression, but where and how strong that compression is depends on the belt. For example, abdominal belts usually provide moderate compression over the entire abdomen while inguinal belts typically place higher compression on the exact spot of the hernia.
Male vs. female hernia belts
Most hernia belts, especially abdominal belts, are unisex but others are designed to better fit a specific body type. Double-check that the belt is meant to cover your body type before you buy.
What to look for in a quality hernia belt
Fastening
Most hernia belts use hook-and-loop fasteners to make them easy to wear and adjust. Other belts, especially inguinal ones, include straps or hook-and-eye closures to keep them better situated and comfortable.
Ostomy bag
Some abdominal hernia belts have a slot for holding an ostomy bag. These slots are typically protected by multiple layers of foam or gel and are placed over the belly so you can be sure that it’s safe and won’t affect your daily life.
Boning
Some hernia belts have boning, which are pieces of plastic that help retain shape and provide extra support.
How much you can expect to spend on a hernia belt
They can cost as little as $15 to as much as $50. Basic belts shouldn’t cost more than $25 while better belts cost up to $40. Anything more is specialized to tackle specifically located hernias.
Hernia belt FAQ
Can I wear a hernia belt before and after surgery?
A. Yes, though you should wear different types of hernia belts based on what stage of the process you’re in. An average off-the-shelf belt with good support is best to help manage your condition while you’re waiting for your surgery. Afterward, the type of belt you need should be chosen by your doctor. For example, you don’t want a belt with too much compression if that could interfere with your healing process.
Can a hernia belt get wet?
A. No, hernia belts aren’t designed to get wet, not counting any dampness that may come from absorbing sweat. If you’re trying to protect bandages that can’t come off in the shower, you’ll need to buy a special film or just use plastic wrap. If you’re wanting to swim you can get a compression bathing suit, though you should check with your doctor to see if it’s safe to get in the pool at all.
What can I do to stop my hernia belt from itching?
A. If your belt is itching and it just won’t stop, you can try one of these methods to save yourself.
- Get a new belt: Some hernia belts may contain materials you’re allergic to such as latex. As long as you wear a belt like this, it won’t ever stop itching.
- Change your detergent: If you’re trying a new detergent or soap and that’s what you used to wash your belt, it’s probably the culprit. If your other clothes itch too you’ll know for sure.
- Use lotion: This can help soothe current itching and prevent more. If you’re post-surgery then lotion can get inside your wounds, meaning it isn’t an option.
- Wear it over your clothes: This may not be an option depending on the belt or if you desire privacy, but it can solve most itching fast.
What’s the best hernia belt to buy?
Top hernia belt
Uriel Meditax Inguinal Groin Hernia Belt
What you need to know: This belt is as small as possible to help you without hindrance.
What you’ll love: It’s small enough to be worn underneath your clothes but can be worn above your underwear to prevent skin irritation. There’s no effect on your range of motion. It comes in four sizes and each size has a left, right and double coverage option.
What you should consider: The small size also means it only covers hernias in one location. A few consumers had issues with the hook-and-loop straps suddenly coming undone.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Ortonyx Abdominal Binder for Men and Women
What you need to know: This is a great budget wrap that helps the abdominal area.
What you’ll love: It can be worn above your shirt or below it and a plush inner side helps prevent irritation when worn against the skin. It uses hook-and-loop straps that can attach anywhere on the band, making fine-tuning the fit easy. It comes in two sizes.
What you should consider: The small size isn’t small enough for the especially petite. People recovering from surgery found it irritated their wounds when worn directly against them.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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BraceAbility Abdominal Stomach Binder
What you need to know: This belt is good for providing as much support as possible.
What you’ll love: There’s no latex to be allergy-free. It uses four panels so it can conform to any body type and the hook-and-loop straps make it easy to adjust the fit. It comes in multiple sizes and 9- or 12-inch heights.
What you should consider: It can feel bulky when worn underneath your clothing. A few purchasers had issues with it stretching out after prolonged use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Police in central California say they are treating the early August disappearance of 22-year-old Jolissa Fuentes, last seen leaving a convenience store, as a criminal matter.
On the night of August 6, Fuentes attended a family gathering and went home in the overnight hours to grab some belongings, said Selma Police Chief Rudy Alcaraz. She stopped at a local convenience store and was seen on surveillance video making a purchase and leaving the location in her car, a 2011 silver Hyundai sedan. Her family reported her missing on Sunday night, August 7.
"To this point, there is nothing overtly that leads us to believe that a criminal act has occurred; however, Miss Fuentes has been gone a long time, and this is not normal behavior for Miss Fuentes so we are treating his as a criminal matter," Alcaraz said at a news conference last week.
A ping on Fuentes' cell phone led them to an area north of Selma, Alcaraz said.
"We were able to determine that Miss Fuentes' phone traversed through the city of Sanger and up into the Avocado Lake and Pine Flat area," he said.
Her family says she has visited the area in the past, so investigators are focusing on that vast swath of Fresno County.
The Fresno County sheriff, Fresno Police Department and the FBI are part of the search for Fuentes, Alcaraz said.
Adventures with Purpose, the dive group that helped officials find the body and car of missing teen Kiely Rodni earlier this month, joined the search for Fuentes.
"For us, it's just a blessing and honor to have them here. They are a tremendous group of men and have been very compassionate for my family, and we are just so grateful for them to be out here taking their time," Fuentes' aunt, Sandra Archuleta, told CNN affiliate KFSN on Friday.
Selma has a population of 24,400 and is about 17 miles southeast of Fresno.
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Village church near Banbury welcomes back ‘first class music to this part of the world’
The Friends of St Mary Magdalene Church in Helmdon are delighted to welcome back Fiori Musicali for a concert of music by Mozart, Haydn, and JC Bach on Sunday September 18.
Fiori’s players will be led by Glyndebourne touring opera violinist Malu Lin Swayne, and the concert will include 18th century music by Haydn and JC Bach.
A spokesperson for the Friends of St Mary Magdalene Church said: "Fiori bring first class music to this part of the world, showcasing some of today’s finest professional period instrument specialists. On this occasion Fiori will be joined by the popular soprano Judit Felszeghy, who has recently appeared in Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute, and she will be singing familiar ( and some less well known ) gems from Mozart’s Italian operas."
Refreshments will be available before the performance and during the interval.
Tickets are £20, or £25 for a better view - contact Chris Gartside for more details and tickets on 01295 760523 or at [email protected] | https://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/village-church-near-banbury-welcomes-back-first-class-music-to-this-part-of-the-world-3823610 | 2022-08-30T17:56:45Z | https://www.banburyguardian.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/village-church-near-banbury-welcomes-back-first-class-music-to-this-part-of-the-world-3823610 | false |
DES MOINES, Iowa — A person of interest in the murder of a Des Moines man back in July has been arrested in Michigan.
Cedrick Thomas Jr. was found and arrested on August 26 in Detroit, Michigan, according to Sgt. Paul Parizek with the Des Moines Police Department. Warrants on charges of first-degree murder and first-degree robbery have been issued for Thomas and once he is extradited to Iowa he will be formally charged with the offenses.
The charges are connected to the homicide of 22-year-old Charles Russian Lovelady. Police said Russian Lovelady was shot in a drug-related robbery in the 1300 block of 12th Street on July 31. He died at the hospital.
First-degree murder and first-degree robbery charges have already been filed in the case against Darion Hermes, 21, and Violet Terry, 19. Hermes is also charged with felon in possession of a firearm. | https://who13.com/news/metro-news/person-of-interest-in-des-moines-murder-arrested-in-detroit/ | 2022-08-30T17:56:48Z | https://who13.com/news/metro-news/person-of-interest-in-des-moines-murder-arrested-in-detroit/ | true |
A shipment of baby wipes at the U.S.-Mexico border turned out to be something quite different: $11.8 million worth of cocaine.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized the narcotics Friday at the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge, according to a Monday news release. The bridge connects Texas and the Mexican state of Nuevo Laredo over the Rio Grande, just north of Laredo, Texas.
Officers from CBP's Office of Field Operations sent a trailer truck, which claimed to be carrying only baby wipes, for a second inspection. Then, a canine and "non-intrusive" inspection resulted in the discovery of 1,935 packages with around 1,533 pounds of alleged cocaine, says the release.
"This seizure is a prime example of border security management and how it helps prevent dangerous narcotics from reaching our communities," said Alberto Flores, the port director at the Laredo Port of Entry, in the release.
Officers seized the narcotics, and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations are looking into the seizure, according to the release.
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Local women-owned businesses in Oneida or Herkimer counties can now apply for one of five $5,000 grants to support their growth.
The grants are provided by The Women’s Fund of Herkimer and Oneida Counties and the Griffiss Institute.
To be eligible, businesses must be at least 51% women-owned and have been established for at least one year.
“Many of us work with area businesses or are business owners and we see the need for additional funding that will help support growing the businesses and helping them to be successful. This initiative which we call Women Investing in Women needed support beyond our group and so we reached out to the Griffiss Institute to see how we could work together to promote the grants,” said Ellen Rainey, secretary of the Board of Directors of the Women’s Fund.
The deadline to apply is Sept. 30.
The five grants will be awarded in November.
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WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1157 AM CDT Tue Aug 30 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of north central Kenedy
County through 1230 PM CDT...
At 1157 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Riviera Beach to near Kenedy County Wind
Farms. Movement was north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2723 9752 2709 9747 2710 9748 2708 9750
2705 9746 2703 9747 2706 9749 2694 9748
2700 9751 2700 9756 2696 9755 2694 9749
2692 9752 2689 9750 2705 9763 2727 9771
TIME...MOT...LOC 1657Z 180DEG 8KT 2724 9761 2701 9752
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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SAN DIEGO (KSWB) — A penguin at the San Diego Zoo has been fitted with custom orthopedic footwear to assist with a degenerative foot condition, zoo officials announced Monday.
Lucas, a 4-year-old African penguin, has a chronic condition called bumblefoot — an umbrella term for a variety of degenerative foot conditions in avian animals, the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA) said in a news release.
Lucas was fitted with a custom pair of orthopedic shoes made of neoprene and rubber with the help of Thera-Paw, an organization that designs custom products for animals with special needs.
The shoes will prevent pressure sores from forming on Lucas’ feet and ankles when he stands and walks, SDZWA said. Bumblefoot could lead to sepsis and death by secondary infection if left untreated.
“The boots are cushioned and Velcroed in place, so they will help Lucas to fully participate in the colony and showcase behaviors that are more typical for a penguin—such as climbing the rocks, swimming, nesting and finding a suitable mate,” senior veterinarian Dr. Beth Bicknese was quoted as saying.
The goal of the footwear is to make Lucas as comfortable as possible since his bumblefoot condition is believed to be permanent, according to SDZWA. The shoes are meant to protect the lesions he already has and minimize the risk of new ones forming.
Lucas’ foot condition stemmed from a spinal infection that left the muscles in his legs weakened, causing him to rest on his ankles to compensate in order to stand upright. That led to sores forming on his feet and legs.
Since being fitted with his new footwear, Lucas’s posture has become more natural, improving his gait and his ability to navigate his rocky habitat with ease, the zoo said.
“I’ve known Lucas for a long time, so having the ability to provide him with a chance to live a normal life brings a smile to my face,” Bicknese said. | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/penguin-with-foot-condition-gets-custom-shoes-at-san-diego-zoo/ | 2022-08-30T18:00:40Z | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/penguin-with-foot-condition-gets-custom-shoes-at-san-diego-zoo/ | true |
More than a fifth of U.S. adults say they fear being attacked or threatened in their own neighborhood, a poll says, as Biden heads to Pennsylvania to talk up his administration’s record on fighting crime
- Some 21 percent of Americans are worried about being attacked or threatened in their own neighborhood
- Respondents who are black, Latino and Native American are markedly more vexed about such crimes than whites
- Comes amid reports of brazen attacks, like armed moped thieves terrorizing Manhattan
- President Joe Biden was on Tuesday headed to Pennsylvania to talk up his record on crime prevention
- He will also call out Republicans for opposing his proposal to restore a ban on assault-style weapons
- Both parties worked together to pass bipartisan gun safety legislation earlier this year after massacres in New York and Texas
More than a fifth of U.S. adults say they fear being attacked or threatened in their own neighborhood, and blacks and other minorities are much more worried about it than whites, a new survey reveals.
Pollsters found that 19 percent of white respondents were worried about being assaulted in their community this past year, compared to 25 percent of blacks, 26 percent of Latinos and 36 percent of Native Americans.
The results came out as President Joe Biden, a Democrat, was on Tuesday headed to Pennsylvania, a battleground in the upcoming midterm elections, to talk up his record on crime prevention and bash Republicans over their support for gun rights.
The poll of some 4,200 adults between June and July comes in the wake of a series of worrying brazen crimes, from armed moped thieves terrorizing Manhattan to the shooting at a Buffalo grocery store in May that left 10 black people dead.
Some 30 percent also said crime was a ‘serious problem’ in their neighborhoods – again with varied responses from respondents who were white (28 percent), black (35), Latino (35), Asian (21) and Native American (40).
More than a fifth of U.S. adults say they fear being attacked or threatened in their neighborhood, and blacks, Latinos and Native Americans are much more worried about it than whites, according to a poll of some 4,200 adults between June and July
Some 30 percent of those surveyed said they were worried about crime in their neighborhoods, like this 74-year-old woman who was assaulted by an unknown individual in midtown Manhattan earlier this month
President Joe Biden, a Democrat, was on Tuesday headed to Pennsylvania, a battleground in the upcoming midterm elections, to talk up his record on crime prevention and bash Republicans over their support for gun rights
Murder rates in Los Angeles, meanwhile, are at a 15-year-high. The first six months of 2022 saw 181 murders in the city – a 34 percent jump from the average number of homicides during the same period between 2015 and 2019.
In Pennsylvania, homicides have risen, but crime overall appears to be falling.
The Republican candidate for governor there, Doug Mastriano, has accused his Democratic rival Josh Shapiro of being soft on crime as the state’s twice-elected attorney general.
At a recent event, Mastriano hit out at the Democrat, saying he ‘stands aside’ as homicides rise across the state.
The Republican U.S. Senate nominee, heart surgeon turned television celebrity Dr. Mehmet Oz, has tried to portray the Democratic candidate, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, as extreme and reckless on crime policy.
The White House said Biden will use his visit to Pennsylvania on Tuesday to call out Republicans for opposing his proposal to restore a ban on assault-style weapons, including the AR-15 that have exploded in popularity in recent years.
Both parties worked together in a rare effort to pass bipartisan gun safety legislation earlier this year after massacres in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, but Biden has repeatedly said more needs to be done.
In the first six months of the year, there were 181 murders in the city, marking a 34 percent increase from the average number of homicides during the same time period between 2015 and 2019
The poll comes in the wake of a series of worrying crimes, including the shooting at a Buffalo grocery store in May that left 10 black people dead.
While in Wilkes-Barre, a city close to Biden's hometown of Scranton, the president will also talk about the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and the role law enforcement played in defending Congress.
‘The police were heroes that day,’ Biden said last month.
‘Donald Trump lacked the courage to act. The brave women and men in blue all across this nation should never forget that. You can’t be pro-insurrection and pro-cop.’
Former president Trump, who many blame for the insurrection, will host his own rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.
Biden has laid out a $37 billion plan for addressing crime and boosting law enforcement resources, including hiring and training 100,000 police officers over five years, clearing court backlogs and preventing violence from occurring.
It’s unclear whether crime will end up as a pivotal issue in November.
Only 11 percent of U.S. adults named crime or violence as one of the top five issues they consider most important for the government to work on in the next year, according to a recent AP-NORC poll.
New York police investigate a shooting in Brooklyn this week. More than a fifth of U.S. adults say they fear being attacked or threatened in their own neighborhood, according to recent polling | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11160999/More-fifth-U-S-adults-say-fear-attacked-neighborhood.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-30T18:01:24Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11160999/More-fifth-U-S-adults-say-fear-attacked-neighborhood.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Announcement comes as the Sarasota area sees a substantial rise in luxury real estate sales and a sustained shift of buyers moving away from northern, urban locales to high-value waterfront properties in the Sunshine State.
NAPLES, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ELITE AUCTIONS, a leader in luxury real estate auctions and marketing, announced the latest addition to its lineup of luxury residential, commercial, and undeveloped real estate listings selling at auction without reserve this summer.
Going to the auction block September 24 is 8347 Midnight Pass Rd, located at the southern end of barrier island Siesta Key and three miles south of Siesta Key Beach.
The 6,512 sq-ft home is being offered fully-furnished, and features a boat dock with a 16,000 lb lift and a private kayak launch, along with lush tropical landscaping, an elevator to all three floors, and stunning views of Little Sarasota Bay.
The residence was recently listed for sale at $7.9 million according to publicly-accessible real estate data sources.
8347 Midnight Pass Rd joins a number of Sarasota-area properties that ELITE AUCTIONS has marketed for auction recently, and comes as the Sarasota-Manatee County area sees a massive surge in demand for luxury real estate, and record-high sales.
Commenting on the announcement and the areas's massive increase in demand for high-end luxury real estate, Randy Haddaway, Founder & CEO of Elite Auctions said, "Sarasota luxury real estate, particularly, waterfront properties like this one located near the world-famous Siesta Key Beach, have never been in higher demand or sold for as much money as they are today. And anyone looking for a turnkey home like this, should expect competition."
Haddaway says that partly explaining the trend of rising prices is the steady increase in wealthy buyers from the Northeast who are accustomed to high price points for custom luxury homes in prime locations.
"This home is exactly what those buyers are looking for," says Haddaway. "It exemplifies the kind of property that's in high demand right now, but in short supply."
8347 Midnight Pass Rd is open for previews on weekends, 1-4 PM, beginning Saturday, September 3, and Sunday, September 4, with a final preview the day before the auction on Friday, September 23.
The auction will be held on-site at the property, Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 11 AM EDT, with registration beginning at 9 AM. Remote bids will be accepted by phone. Broker participation is encouraged.
ELITE AUCTIONS has marketed more than $2 billion of high-value property and luxury yachts for auction with no reserve, accelerating the sale of more than $450 million in luxury assets. Its luxury home auction team is dedicated to helping sellers achieve the best value for their property and secure a sale quickly.
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Micky Dolenz, the last surviving member of the supergroup the Monkees, sued the Department of Justice Tuesday in a bid to obtain FBI files kept on the band throughout the sixties as the Monkees included controversial anti-war statements in their songs and concerts amid the Vietnam War.
Key Facts
Dolenz, 77, had the lawsuit filed on his behalf by attorney Mark S. Zaid, a lifelong Monkees fan and Freedom of Information Act litigation expert, according to Rolling Stone, which first reported the news of the lawsuit.
While the FBI published one heavily-redacted document from the file in 2011, it did not respond to an FOI request filed by Dolenz in June to obtain any other documents held by the FBI related to the Monkees, which pushed Dolenz to seek a lawsuit.
The lawsuit seeks for the FBI to release to Dolenz any files related to the Monkees as a band and any individual member, and for the court to award reasonable costs and attorney fees.
The FBI did not immediately return a Forbes request for comment.
What To Watch For
The case will be assigned a judge in a matter of days, Zaid told Rolling Stone, which will kickstart the process to determine whether the files will be released.
What We Don’t Know
What information is included in the FBI’s file on The Monkees. Zaid said the redacted information likely sheds light on the identity of the informant who attended the band’s show in the sixties. “Theoretically, anything could be in those files though,” Zaid told Rolling Stone. “We have no idea what records even exist. It could be almost nothing. But we’ll see soon enough.”
Surprising Fact
Zaid was also one of the lawyers who represented the government whistleblower in former President Donald Trump’s Ukraine scandal that led to the president’s first impeachment. He met Dolenz through mutual friends and was the one who suggested that the former Monkees vocalist request the band’s FBI files, he told Rolling Stone.
Key Background
While the Monkees were less politically outspoken than many of their counterparts in the mid-sixties, many of their songs included subtle anti-war sentiments, including one of their most popular singles, “Last Train to Clarksville.” In 2011, the FBI released a heavily-redacted seven-page 1967 memorandum on anti-Vietnam war activities from the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office that included the testimony of an informant who attended a Monkees concert. The informant described images flashed on the screen behind the band as a “left wing intervention of a political nature” that included “anti-U.S. messages” on the Vietnam War and civil rights marches in Selma, Alabama. That memorandum also refers to an unreleased second FBI document concerning the Monkees that is entirely redacted, according to the agency. Zaid told Rolling Stone that in the sixties under then-Director J. Edgar Hoover, the FBI was “infamous for monitoring the counterculture, whether they committed unlawful actions or not.” The lawsuit noted that the FBI also kept files on entertainment figures the Monkees associated themselves with, including singer Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles.
Tangent
The FBI kept files on Hollywood entertainers and other high-profile figures for decades. Many of those are related to threats of extortion or violence investigated by the FBI, like in the case of actor Elizabeth Taylor. Others, like writer Norman Mailer and actor Charlie Chaplin, were suspected of having communist sympathies while musician Frank Sinatra appeared in files over his alleged mob ties.
Further Reading
The Monkees’ Micky Dolenz Would Like a Word With the FBI (Rolling Stone) | https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2022/08/30/heres-why-the-monkees-micky-dolenz-is-suing-the-fbi-over-the-agencys-file-on-the-band/ | 2022-08-30T18:02:26Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/carlieporterfield/2022/08/30/heres-why-the-monkees-micky-dolenz-is-suing-the-fbi-over-the-agencys-file-on-the-band/ | true |
ROME (AP) — The Vatican on Tuesday moved to defend Pope Francis from allegations he hasn’t come down hard enough on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine, saying the pontiff clearly views the war launched by Moscow as “senseless, repugnant and sacrilegious.”
Last week, Ukraine summoned the top papal diplomat to complain about recent comments by Francis. At an audience a day earlier at the Vatican, Francis had referred to a national Russian TV commentator who was killed by a car bomb in Moscow as a “poor girl.”
Francis was speaking about the slaying of Darya Dugina, the daughter of right-wing Russian political theorist Alexander Dugin, who fiercely backs the war.
Russia has accused Ukrainian intelligence in the bombing, which Ukraine denies.
In his remarks, Francis also said orphans in Ukraine and Russia were among the “innocents” who have been victimized by the “insanity of war.”
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba summoned the Vatican ambassador to Kyiv last week and told reporters that “the Ukrainian heart is torn apart by the pope’s words.”
In a statement, the Vatican appeared intent Tuesday on doing damage control.
“In recent days, public discussions have arisen about the political significance to attribute” to comments by Francis, the statement said.
“The words of the Holy Father on this dramatic question should be read as a voice raised in defense of human life and of the values linked to that, and not taken as a political position,” the Vatican said. “As for as the war of wide dimensions in Ukraine, begun by the Russian Federation, the interventions of the Holy Father Francis are clear and unequivocal in condemning it as morally unjust, unacceptable, barbaric, senseless, repugnant and sacrilegious.”
On the same day that the Ukraine slammed the pope’s remarks, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church cancelled a planned meeting with Francis for September.
Francis has said he wants to go to Ukraine if that could further the cause of peace but so far logistics have made that trip impossible for the 85-year-old pontiff who has mobility issues.
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Fox News Channel cruised to victory in the August cable news ratings, ending the month as the third highest-rated network in all of television, edging ahead of ABC in prime time and easily beating the cable news competition, CNN and MSNBC. In prime, Fox drew an average total audience of 2.3 million viewers, with 311,000 viewers in the key demographic of viewers 25-54.
August marked FNC’s 19th consecutive month as the number one cable news network, with 96 of the 100 top-rated cable telecasts for the month. FNC’s late night show, Gutfeld!, made history as the first cable program to outperform the longtime kings of late night on the broadcast networks. Gutfeld! edged ahead of CBS’ Late Show with Stephen Colbert, becoming the only show to post a monthly win over Colbert since 2017.
The most-watched show in cable news was FNC’s The Five, which drew a total audience of 3.389 million viewers in August, followed by Tucker Carlson Tonight (3.316 million viewers), Hannity (2.915 million viewers) and Jesse Watters Primetime (2.856 million viewers)—all on Fox News. MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show finished the month in fifth place overall with a total audience of 2.726 million viewers.
In the key demo, Fox News swept the top five, with Tucker Carlson Tonight finishing in first place with 486,000 viewers, followed by The Five (427,000 viewers), Hannity (397,000 viewers), Gutfeld! (358,000 viewers), and The Ingraham Angle (358,000 viewers).
Overall, Fox News Channel drew an average prime time audience of 2.337 million viewers for the month, which was down 6% from August 2021. MSNBC was second overall with 1.299 million viewers, up 5% from one year ago. CNN finished a distant third with 733,000 thousand viewers, down 11% from 2021.
Among viewers 25-54, the key demographic most valued by advertisers, Fox News was first with 311,000 viewers (down 6%), followed by CNN (153,000 viewers, down a staggering 21%) and MSNBC (134,000 viewers, down 19%). | https://www.forbes.com/sites/markjoyella/2022/08/30/fox-news-channel-passes-abc-as-tvs-third-highest-rated-network-in-prime-time/ | 2022-08-30T18:04:20Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/markjoyella/2022/08/30/fox-news-channel-passes-abc-as-tvs-third-highest-rated-network-in-prime-time/ | true |
WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Maverick County in south central Texas...
* Until 315 PM CDT.
* At 1217 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Darling, State Highway 131 and Farm to Market Road 1908.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
1157 AM CDT Tue Aug 30 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of north central Kenedy
County through 1230 PM CDT...
At 1157 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Riviera Beach to near Kenedy County Wind
Farms. Movement was north at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 2723 9752 2709 9747 2710 9748 2708 9750
2705 9746 2703 9747 2706 9749 2694 9748
2700 9751 2700 9756 2696 9755 2694 9749
2692 9752 2689 9750 2705 9763 2727 9771
TIME...MOT...LOC 1657Z 180DEG 8KT 2724 9761 2701 9752
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Associated Press and other news organizations are suing officials in Uvalde, Texas, after months of refusal to publicly release records related to the May massacre at Robb Elementary School.
The lawsuit filed Monday in Uvalde County asks a court to force the city, school district and sheriff's department to turn over 911 recordings, personnel records and other documents. Newsrooms have requested them under Texas open records laws since a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers on May 24.
More than three months after one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history, news organization have turned to courts in an effort to obtain information and records that Uvalde officials and state police have argued they cannot release because of ongoing investigations. The Texas Attorney General's Office has also ruled that Uvalde officials cannot withhold all records.
Misleading and outright false statements by authorities about the police response in the initial hours and days after the attack on a fourth-grade classroom — which lasted more than 70 minutes — have sowed distrust that remains among many Uvalde residents.
“The obfuscation and inaction have only prolonged the pain of victims, their families and the community at large, all of whom continue to cry out for transparency regarding the events of that day,” the lawsuit states.
A spokeswoman for the city of Uvalde said they had to be served a copy of the lawsuit and declined comment. Representatives for the school district and sheriff’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Uvalde officials, including Mayor Don McLaughlin, have previously citied ongoing investigations in their defense of the city continuing to withhold some records. The city has released some body camera footage from Uvalde police that show officers from multiple agencies in and outside the school during the attack.
The fullest account of the shooting has so far come from a report from a Texas House investigative committee that found wide failures by nearly 400 officers who rushed to the scene but waited more than an hour to confront the gunman. The report, released in July, also noted that Uvalde families had "already waited too long for answers and transparency."
The Texas Department of Public Safety, which had more than 90 officers at the scene, has also denied public records requests since the shooting.
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A 13-year-old was recovering in the hospital Monday after being shot by another juvenile at Madison Park Academy in East Oakland, according to police.
“I left work immediately, went home, came straight up here. My kids are my world. Come on, man, this has got to stop, Oakland, this has got to stop,” parent David Mann said.
Oakland’s police chief said the department got the call around 1:30 p.m.
“Officers were able to take the shooter into custody as well as provide medical aid to the student. We have recovered the firearm as well,” Chief LeRonne Armstrong said.
The wounded student was in a stable condition, but relatives and parents didn’t know that when they rushed to pick up their children.
“Praying for those injured. Come on y’all. Something's got to give,” said Mann. “Come on, Oakland, got to do better.”
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The shooting comes after another violent weekend in Oakland. Armstrong reported six killings in the last four days. But the chief called this shooting a parent’s worst nightmare.
“No parent wants to send their kid to school and get a call they’ve been shot. Worst thing you can hear as a parent,” he said. “Far too many guns on our streets.”
Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf tweeted, “School should be the safest place for our kids. As a mother and a mayor, I’m relieved the young victim at Madison is in stable condition + a suspect apprehended. The increased level of gun violence in our country + our city is heartbreaking and unacceptable. Let me be clear: We will hold accountable those who cause harm to Oakland, and we will come together to heal from these traumatic events.”
Councilmember Treva Reid was feeling the pain of her district, broke down in tears, knowing answers to gun violence won’t come quick enough.
“To watch the mothers come to hold the children, to know that their child was safe, it’s a lot to process. I don’t have a lot of answers right now,” she said. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/juvenile-shot-oakland/3349043/ | 2022-08-30T18:10:25Z | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/juvenile-shot-oakland/3349043/ | true |
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From singles to doubles to on- and off-court style, everything Venus Williams touches turns to gold. That's just part of the reason we love EleVen by Venus Williams, a line of athleisure and accessories designed to boost your confidence and your style. With the US Open in full swing, we decided there's no better time to shine a spotlight on this celeb-owned lifestyle brand.
Per the brand itself, Venus intended each piece to help the wearer in the "relentless pursuit of [their] best selves." What's more empowering than that? On top of that, many of the looks can be or have been seen on Venus herself — allowing fans to get that much closer to one of the sport's all-time greats. So whether you're showing off your passion for bold prints, or joining Venus in celebrating her Compton Roots (the all-new collection debuting this season), there's something from the EleVen line you'll love.
Scroll on to find just a few of our favorite looks, intended to help you look, feel, and perform your best. FYI, having an overhead serve is recommended, but not required.
Backspin Midi Tank
We may not be able to be Venus Williams, but at the very least, we can dress like her. This high-performance tank from the new collection honoring her hometown is just one of the pieces she'll be wearing on court at the 2022 US Open. It offers maximum moisture-wicking, performance, and movement, and oh...did we mention it's just part of a complete set?
Backspin 7/8 Legging
Ace your daywith the matching Backspin 7/8 Legging, also from the Compton Roots collection. You can see Venus in these and the paired tank during the first round of this year's US Open as well.
Classic Visor
This versatile visor keeps the sun out of your eyes and hair off of your face, allowing you to focus on the task at hand — no matter what that is.
Love To Love Rib Tee
Described by Venus herself as "like a second skin," this top is lightweight, breathable, and offers coverage of SPF 50 (per the brand). It's an ideal piece to wear while working out, running errands, and during everything in between.
Winner Short Sleeve Polo Dress
Channeling the design sensibilities of the late '80s and early '90s, this classic polo dress is inspired by the polos Venus' father Richard Williams wore throughout her earliest years of practice.
Swing Warrior Midi Tank
The Swing Warrior Midi Tank isn't just stylish: It includes a built-in shelf bra for streamlined support and four-way stretch for enhanced movement.
Break Point Tennis Skirt
More "skort" than "skirt," this fashion-forward design can be styled with the Warrior Tank for an effortlessly matching look. Better still, it's made from breathable, moisture-wicking fabric and has hidden inner pockets perfect for storing tennis balls (or your keys).
Wavy Dress
This wear-everywhere dress delivers instant on- and off-court style. Layer it under your favorite cardigan for a preppy-cute look this fall.
Ace Tank
Crafted from a ribbed fabric that's "made to sweat in," this moves-with-you tank is an adaptable piece that accentuates your curves.
Ace Legging
Well, of course something as jaw-dropping as the Ace Tank requires a pair of high-waisted, thoughtfully crafted, and too-cute bottoms to match. Sometimes, flattery does get you everywhere.
Can't Stop Won't Stop Skirt
With its "modern twist on a classic silhouette," this feminine and floaty skirt includes hidden shorts underneath — making it an ideal piece for court-to-cocktail looks.
Renegade Sports Bra
Featuring a subtle animal print and criss-cross details, this ultra-supportive sports bra is always a serve.
Renegade Legging
What's a head-turning, moisture-wicking, and serve-worthy sports bra without a pair of matching leggings? Well, it's still a grand slam, but we're happy to know we can enhance our movement and our fashion in this complete set.
If you're headed to see Venus play in person, here's our US Open Packing Guide filled with stadium-approved essentials for beating the heat. | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1344161/celebrate-the-us-open-with-eleven-by-venus-williams-picks-from-25?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | 2022-08-30T18:12:08Z | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1344161/celebrate-the-us-open-with-eleven-by-venus-williams-picks-from-25?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | true |
Twitter Inc misled federal regulators about its defenses against hackers and spam accounts, the social media company's former security chief Peiter Zatko said in a whistleblower complaint.
In an 84-page complaint, Zatko, a famed hacker widely known as "Mudge," alleged Twitter falsely claimed it had a solid security plan, according to documents relayed by congressional investigators. Twitter's shares fell 7.3% to close at $39.86.
The document alleges Twitter prioritized user growth over reducing spam, with executives eligible to win individual bonuses of as much as $10 million tied to increases in daily users, and nothing explicitly for cutting spam.
Twitter labeled the complaint a "false narrative." The social media company has been battling Elon Musk in court after the world's richest person attempted to pull out of a $44-billion deal to buy Twitter. Musk said it failed to provide details about the prevalence of bot and spam accounts.
Tesla Inc Chief Executive Musk had offered to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share, saying he believed it could be a global platform for free speech.
Twitter and Musk have sued each other, with Twitter asking a judge on the Delaware Court of Chancery to order Musk to close the deal. A trial is scheduled for Oct. 17.
Zatko filed the complaint last month with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of Justice, as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The complaint was also sent to congressional committees.
"We are reviewing the redacted claims that have been published but what we have seen so far is a false narrative that is riddled with inconsistencies and inaccuracies," Twitter Chief Executive Parag Agrawal told employees in a memo.
The Senate Judiciary Committee's top Republican, Chuck Grassley, said the complaint raised serious national security concerns and privacy issues and needed to be investigated.
"Take a tech platform that collects massive amounts of user data, combine it with what appears to be an incredibly weak security infrastructure, and infuse it with foreign state actors with an agenda, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster," he said.
The FTC declined to comment. A spokesperson for the Senate Intelligence Committee said it had received the complaint and was setting up a meeting to discuss the allegation.
Twitter's real regulatory risk lies in whether the documentary evidence shows "knowing or reckless misleading" of investors or regulators, said Howard Fischer, a partner at Moses & Singer and a former SEC attorney.
'GIVE A LITTLE WHISTLE'
Musk could not be reached for comment but reacted on Twitter with memes and emoji of a robot. Musk's legal team has subpoenaed Zatko, CNN reported after the whistleblower disclosure was made public.
— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) August 23, 2022
American hackers have admired Zatko since the 1990s, when he was credited with inventing a tool to crack passwords. He later used his hacking chops to become a sought-after security consultant and with other rebellious techies of the era, transitioned to top government and boardroom positions.
The whistleblower document says that after the Jan. 6 riots, the incoming Biden administration offered him "a day-one appointed position as Chief Information Security Officer for the United States," which he turned down.
Cybersecurity leaders expressed widespread support for Zatko, and many deplored Twitter's reaction to his revelations.
Robert Lee, founder of industrial cybersecurity company Dragos, said it was "one of the very rare times based on who it is I don't even need to know a detail to form an opinion," he said on Twitter. "If Mudge is making this type of claim, it deserves the investigation."
In January, Twitter said Zatko was no longer its head of security, two years after his appointment to the role.
On Tuesday, a Twitter spokesperson said Zatko was fired for "ineffective leadership and poor performance," adding his allegations appeared designed to capture attention and inflict harm on Twitter, its customers and its shareholders.
Debra Katz and Alexis Ronickher, attorneys for Zatko, said in a statement that throughout his tenure at Twitter, he repeatedly raised concerns about inadequate information security systems to the company's executive committee, CEO and board. Twitter did not respond to a request for comment on that statement.
ALSO READ | Elon Musk summons Twitter whistleblower, seeking info on spam, security | https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/story/elon-musk-twitter-misled-us-regulators-on-hackers-spam-whistleblower-1994506-2022-08-30 | 2022-08-30T18:14:20Z | https://www.indiatoday.in/technology/story/elon-musk-twitter-misled-us-regulators-on-hackers-spam-whistleblower-1994506-2022-08-30 | false |
Employee seriously injured after getting hit by roller coaster at New Hampshire amusement park
An employee was seriously injured by a park ride at Santa’s Village, a Christmas-themed amusement park in Jefferson, New Hampshire.
The employee and operator of the ride remained in a hospital as of Sunday night after being hit by a coaster car and falling off the ride platform, according to Fire Marshal Sean Toomey.
The incident happened on the Poogee Penguins Spin Out Coaster. The 51-year-old worker was the sole operator of the ride and was well trained, according to officials.
He was on the ride platform when he was hit by one of the coaster trains and fell roughly six to eight feet to the ground.
People were on the ride at the time, but no one else was injured, according to Toomey.
Officials are now working to find witnesses who were on the coaster at the time to better understand what happened.
“The ride remains safe,” Toomey said. “There was something that happened that made that operator step out on that platform in a unique way that wouldn't normally be the case. We'll do some follow-ups to figure out why, but the track record of Santa’s Village, the other facilities in the state, and the partnership with our inspectors do provide for a nice, safe environment for people visiting the parks."
The state tramway inspector did inspect the coaster Saturday and approved it for operation.
The ride remained closed again Sunday, but that decision was made by Santa’s Village. | https://www.wesh.com/article/employee-injured-new-hampshire-amusement-park-recovering-82822/41031250 | 2022-08-30T18:15:16Z | https://www.wesh.com/article/employee-injured-new-hampshire-amusement-park-recovering-82822/41031250 | false |
Child with lighter may have started fire that killed two young children in Alabama
Investigators found the lighter next to a mattress that caught fire in the children's bedroom.
Investigators found the lighter next to a mattress that caught fire in the children's bedroom.
Authorities in Alabama say they believe a child playing with a cigarette lighter started a mobile home fire that killed the young boy and a sibling.
The Mobile County Sheriff's Office said Monday that investigators found the lighter next to a mattress that caught fire in the children's bedroom.
The fire last Thursday in Irvington near Mobile left 4-year-old Liam Barnes and 2-year-old Noah Gordon dead.
Sheriff's investigators say the children's mother was next door visiting a neighbor when she saw smoke pouring from her home.
The woman rushed inside the burning mobile home and rescued her 10-month-old son, but couldn't save the other two. | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/child-with-lighter-may-have-started-fire-that-killed-two-young-children-in-alabama/41030692 | 2022-08-30T18:16:37Z | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/child-with-lighter-may-have-started-fire-that-killed-two-young-children-in-alabama/41030692 | false |
LONG ISLAND (WABC) -- Three Long Island real estate brokerages have agreed to pay a $115,000 settlement over claims of illegal housing discrimination, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul announced Tuesday.
The agents associated at the firms allegedly steered prospective homebuyers of color away from white neighborhoods, subjected them to different requirements than white homebuyers, and otherwise engaged in biased behavior.
Following an investigation conducted by Newsday, state officials opened parallel investigations into Keller Williams Greater Nassau, Keller Williams Realty Elite and Laffey Real Estate that officials say confirmed they engaged in discriminatory practices that violated state and federal fair housing laws.
"Efforts to discriminate against any New Yorker's fair access to housing cannot, and will not, be tolerated," James said. "These investigations have uncovered a pervasive culture of allowing unlawful discrimination and violations of every New Yorker's right to fair housing. These settlements should send a clear message: if you discriminate and deny New Yorkers their basic right to housing, we will take action. I thank Governor Kathy Hochul and her administration for helping address these unacceptable housing discrimination practices on Long Island and throughout our great state."
In some documented cases, officials say agents were recorded showing preferential treatment to white homebuyers, disparaging neighborhoods of color, and directing homebuyers of color to homes in neighborhoods where residents predominantly belonged to communities of color.
As part of these agreements, the brokerage firms are required to spend more than $115,000 to remedy their discriminatory practices and undergo regular fair housing trainings.
"With these actions, we're delivering a forceful message: New York state has zero tolerance for discrimination," Hochul said. "Here in New York, we firmly believe that housing is a human right and I thank Attorney General James and Secretary of State Rodriguez for their work to enforce our laws and protect that right for all New Yorkers."
The investigation into Laffey Real Estate found that the agency required a potential Black homebuyer to obtain a preapproval letter from a mortgage lender before he was shown a home, while the same standard was not applied to a white homebuyer.
A Laffey agent also lectured a Hispanic potential homebuyer about his finances, suggesting that he limit his search to an area he could afford without any insight into his financial situation. The same agent did not give the affordability lecture to a white homebuyer looking for homes in the same neighborhood and instead steered him towards neighborhoods that were less diverse.
"Do you want your kids to be in school with kids that they relate to?" the agent reportedly asked.
Based on thorough review of evidence collected throughout the investigation, the Attorney General's Office determined that Laffey agents unlawfully discriminated against homebuyers based on race, color, and national origin, in violation of the Fair Housing Act.
The Keller Williams offices also engaged in illegal and discriminatory housing practices, authorities alleged.
For example, one agent warned a white potential homebuyer against a particular neighborhood, citing recent gang violence, but then proceeded to tell a Black potential homebuyer that the same area has "the nicest people."
The Black potential homebuyer was also directed toward predominantly non-white areas more than the white potential homebuyer, in a practice known as racial steering.
One Keller Williams agent required a Black potential homebuyer sign an exclusivity agreement before touring homes, but showed properties to a white potential homebuyer immediately, without any mention of such an agreement.
In another instance, the agent told a white potential homebuyer to avoid school districts where a majority of the students were of color, saying they were not good schools, and even admitting to the potential homebuyer, "Legally, I get in big trouble if I (tell you this)."
The Attorney General's Office concluded that all three agencies violated the Fair Housing Act and the New York State Human Rights Law.
An investigation into another real estate brokerage is ongoing.
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The Justice Department announced Monday that a Washington D.C. man who was in the process of joining the Proud Boys was sentenced to 55 months in prison for his actions during the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Federal prosecutors say Joshua Pruitt was sentenced to more than four years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release. He must also pay $2,000 in restitution.
According to court documents, while inside the Capitol Visitor's Center, the 40-year-old encountered then-Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer and his security detail, who were evacuating from the Senate Chamber on Jan. 6, 2021.
"A member of the security detail saw Pruitt approaching. As a result, Senator Schumer and his security detail reversed course, running away from the elevator and back down the ramp," prosecutors said in court documents.
Prosecutors said Pruitt was arrested the evening of the insurrection for violating a city curfew. He was federally charged the next day, the agency said.
Pruitt pleaded guilty on June 3 to a charge of obstruction of an official proceeding, prosecutors said. | https://www.lex18.com/news/national/rioter-who-encountered-sen-schumer-during-insurrection-sentenced-to-over-4-years-in-prison | 2022-08-30T18:17:01Z | https://www.lex18.com/news/national/rioter-who-encountered-sen-schumer-during-insurrection-sentenced-to-over-4-years-in-prison | true |
Kohl's and Gap have a surprising plan for this season's unsold clothing
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Retailers are overstocked on clothing, and some are packing it away in hopes of selling it in future seasons.
Kohl's, Gap, Carter's and other chains have said in recent weeks that they will hold some unsold merchandise in their warehouses and put it back on shelves later this year and in 2023. It's a strategy known as "pack and hold."
"We're confident that we will be able to integrate our pack and hold inventory with future assortments," Gap finance chief Katrina O'Connell said on an earnings call with analysts last week. Gap plans to stow away shorts, short-sleeve t-shirts and tank tops.
The retailer said that its inventory increased 37% during its latest quarter, with 10 percentage points of the increase resulting from pack and hold.
Kohl's said it was retaining an extra $82 million worth of inventory, including sleepwear and fleeces, and will sell it ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Carter's will hold onto some fall and winter items it planned to sell at its own stores and at other retailers.
These retailers and many others have a glut of clothing in part because consumer demand has weakened.
"We are packing and holding inventory given the slowdown in demand we've seen in recent months," Carter's CEO Michael Casey said on an earnings call last month.
Some shoppers, particularly lower-income consumers, have reined in their discretionary purchases as a result of higher inflation. Additionally, many shoppers refreshed their wardrobes earlier in the pandemic and don't need another pair of sweatpants or a new look for the office.
Retailers don't have unlimited space to store inventory and must decide what to do with their unsold merchandise.
Some companies are responding by marking down products and stepping up promotions to try to juice demand. Although discounting helps retailers quickly cut their losses and frees up space to bring in new items, it can also dilute a brand's image.
"Promoting can be cheap today and very expensive tomorrow," said Simeon Siegel, an analyst at BMO Capital Markets.
Holding onto excess merchandise gives chains another option to solve their inventory puzzle.
There are several benefits to this strategy: retailers don't have to immediately write off products or discount them and can aim to sell them at higher prices when consumer demand strengthens. They typically pack away basic items that are unlikely to go out of style in the future.
But holding onto excess merchandise is expensive, and there's a risk that yesterday's stuff won't sell in future seasons.
"A retailer doesn't want to tie up their inventory dollars in products that aren't moving," Siegel said. | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/kohls-and-gap-have-surprising-plan-for-this-seasons-unsold-clothing/41031149 | 2022-08-30T18:17:17Z | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/kohls-and-gap-have-surprising-plan-for-this-seasons-unsold-clothing/41031149 | false |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Any federal student loans used to attend the for-profit Westwood College from 2002 through 2015 will be canceled after federal officials found that the school greatly exaggerated the job prospects of its graduates, the Biden administration announced Tuesday.
The action will automatically erase $1.5 billion in federal student debt for 79,000 borrowers who attended the now-defunct college, according to the Education Department.
It adds to the administration’s mounting effort to cancel federal loans for students who were defrauded by their colleges — more than $14 billion has been erased so far — and it follows President Joe Biden’s sweeping plan to cancel at least $10,000 in student debt for millions of Americans.
The Westwood College cancellation applies to all students who attended the chain from Jan. 1, 2002, through Nov. 17, 2015, when the college stopped enrolling new students before its 2016 closure. Students will not need to apply for the relief.
With help from attorneys general in Colorado and Illinois, federal officials found that the college routinely misled prospective students about their chances of getting good jobs after graduating.
In its marketing materials, the chain advertised employment rates and salary outcomes that were “grossly inflated,” the Education Department found. It also promised to help graduates pay their bills if they couldn’t find jobs within six months after graduating — a pledge officials say wasn’t kept.
In Illinois, the chain’s criminal justice programs told students they could expect law enforcement jobs in agencies including the Illinois State Police, but Westwood never had the accreditation needed to meet employment requirements for the state, authorities found.
“Westwood operated on a culture of false promises, lies, and manipulation in order to profit off student debt that burdened borrowers long after Westwood closed,” said James Kvaal, under secretary of education.
Kvaal said the administration is ramping up efforts to protect students and to “ensure that executives who commit such harm never work at institutions that receive federal financial aid again.”
Before its closure, Westwood operated 15 campuses in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois and Virginia, along with online programs.
A group of students and civil rights organizations sued the Education Department in May demanding debt cancellation for Westwood students in Illinois based on findings of fraud there. It followed a settlement between the college and Illinois that erased institutional loans but not federal debt.
“It never should have taken this long — or litigation — for the Department of Education to do the right thing, but we are thrilled that the department has finally discharged the loans of defrauded Westwood College students,” said Dan Zibel, chief counsel at National Student Legal Defense Network, one of the groups behind the suit.
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., called it a victory for students but said more must be done “to crack down on for-profit colleges that lie and lead Illinoisans into mountains of student debt without a viable degree or career path.”
The cancellation is being granted through a federal rule known as borrower defense, which provides federal student debt cancellation to borrowers whose colleges misled them or defrauded them in other ways. The rule has mostly been used to erase debt used to attend for-profit colleges.
In similar actions, the Biden administration also moved to cancel nearly $6 billion for former students of Corinthian Colleges and nearly $4 billion for former students of ITT Technical institute.
After months of intense pressure for broader student debt cancellation, Biden last week unveiled a plan to forgive $10,000 in federal student debt for all borrowers with incomes less than $125,000 a year or $250,000 per household. Those who received a federal Pell Grant to attend college are eligible for an additional $10,000 in cancellation.
The plan, which is almost certain to be challenged in court, applies to federal student loans that were paid out before July 1 of this year. It applies to loans used to attend undergraduate and graduate programs.
Most borrowers will need to apply for cancellation through an application that the Education Department is expected to create by early October. Early applicants could see their student debt canceled before the start of next year, when a federal pause on student debt payments is set to expire.
The White House estimates the cancellation will cost $240 billion over the next 10 years, but outside analysts say it could be much higher. Official cost projections from the federal government are expected in coming weeks. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/former-westwood-college-students-have-federal-debt-canceled/ | 2022-08-30T18:19:20Z | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/former-westwood-college-students-have-federal-debt-canceled/ | false |
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (KRON) – Tom Erndt finally got the news he’s been waiting to hear for 20 years. His father’s remains were found at the bottom of drought-stricken Lake Mead in Nevada this summer, not far from where Erndt last saw him on August 2, 2002.
Erndt’s father, Thomas, had been officially classified as “missing” for two decades. But California’s historic drought has caused Lake Mead’s water levels to drop so low that half a dozen people’s remains were recently found.
Erndt, 31, said a sheriff’s coroner in Nevada called him and his sister earlier this month asking for DNA samples. When the coroner’s DNA test kit arrived at Erndt’s house, “I just stared at it. There have been so many questions that haven’t been answered for me. I wasn’t sure if I was ready for the answer,'” Erndt told Nexstar’s KRON.
The last time he saw his beloved father, Erndt was a 10-year-old boy sitting in a boat on Lake Mead.
It was a summer weekend like any other. The family always took their boat out to Lake Mead’s Callville Bay on Saturdays to camp on the shore, or go for a “midnight cruise” and swim at night. But on that tragic night, moments after jumping from the boat into the water, Erndt’s father started screaming for help.
Erndt was in the boat with his sister, his father’s girlfriend and friends.
“My dad takes off his shirt, jumps in the water, and the next thing we know, he’s yelling for help and screaming. It’s pitch black. It’s in the middle of the lake. We did not know what to do. All of the parents on the boat said ‘stay on the boat.’ We threw life jackets out, everything we could,” Erndt said.
Erndt’s sister finally broke through the spotty cellphone service to call 911. Law enforcement boats, a helicopter and ambulances swarmed the lake, but found no sign of Erndt’s 42-year-old father.
“They didn’t find him. They said, ‘Don’t worry, we will find him.’ It was all reassurance stuff,” he said.
“He stayed in the category of missing. My mind (went) through 100 different scenarios of what was possible,” Erndt said.
Twenty years later, on August 23, a sheriff’s coroner called Erndt and said his DNA sample matched the remains found in Lake Mead.
“‘We found your father,’ she said. I didn’t know what to say. I was in shock. It was surreal. It means he’s at peace,” Erndt said.
Looking back at what went wrong the night of the drowning, Erndt has two theories. His father Thomas knew how to swim, but was diabetic and may not have taken insulin that day. Or, his shoulder could have given out because of an old injury.
“He was found in Callville (Bay) at the spot where we did our midnight cruise. He didn’t go very far. There were scuba divers, search and rescue — why couldn’t you find him? How come this didn’t happen 20 years ago?” Erndt wondered.
Erndt said his dad was the best father he could have hoped for. “My dad would always treat us like we were the world. We were not the richest family, but he would do everything and anything for us. We did everything together. Every weekend we’d go out boating, swimming, and tubing. My dad was a big car person … a gearhead. I take after him a lot. I’m a gearhead now.”
Erndt and his fiancé recently released white balloons over Lake Mead. One day, he even stepped into the water up to his ankles.
“I wish my dad was here,” he said, “and he could see the person I’ve become.” | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/remains-of-mans-dad-found-in-lake-mead-20-years-after-drowning/ | 2022-08-30T18:19:33Z | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national-news/remains-of-mans-dad-found-in-lake-mead-20-years-after-drowning/ | false |
Job vacancies rose in July, dashing Fed hopes for cooling
WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of open jobs in the United States rose in July after three months of declines, a sign that employers are still urgently seeking workers despite a weakening economy and high inflation.
The increase that the government reported Tuesday will be a disappointment for Federal Reserve officials, who are seeking to cool hiring and the economy by raising short-term interest rates to try to slow borrowing and spending, which tend to fuel inflation. Fed officials hope that their policies will serve primarily to reduce job openings and spare workers the pain of widespread layoffs and higher unemployment.
There were 11.2 million open jobs available on the last day of July — nearly two jobs, on average, for every unemployed person — up from 11 million in June. June’s figure was also revised sharply higher.
“The Fed has made very little progress in terms of narrowing the gap between labor supply and demand,” Aneta Markowska, chief economist at investment bank Jefferies, wrote in a research note.
Reducing the high demand for workers to a level closer to the available supply would ease the pressure on companies to pay higher wages to attract and keep workers. Higher pay has been passed on by many businesses to consumers in the form of higher prices, thereby intensifying inflation.
Last month, job openings rose in retail, warehousing and shipping, professional services, and in state and local education. Openings declined in manufacturing and health care.
The number of people who quit their jobs declined slightly in July, to 4.18 million from 4.25 million in June, according to Tuesday’s report. People typically quit jobs for a new position, usually at higher pay. As a result, fewer quits could lessen the pressure on companies to raise pay. But quitting still remains far above pre-pandemic levels, when it rarely topped 3 million.
The data released Tuesday also included a measure of layoffs, which slipped slightly in July. Despite high-profile reports of job cuts, the report reinforced the impression that most companies are holding onto the vast majority of their employees.
Job vacancies have been elevated since the economy began recovering from the pandemic recession more than two years ago. As demand has rapidly rebounded, employers have sought to quickly add workers.
When COVID-19 struck and widespread shutdowns were imposed in March and April of 2020, businesses slashed 22 million jobs. Yet not all workers have returned as the economy has recovered. There are now fewer people working or looking for work compared with pre-pandemic trends. The number of open jobs reached a record level of 11.9 million in March, before declining for three months. Before the pandemic, they had never topped 8 million.
The latest figures suggest that demand for workers remains hot. On Friday, the government will release its monthly jobs report, which is expected to show that 300,000 jobs were added, a slowdown from the previous month when hiring topped a half-million, but still a healthy number.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell and other policymakers have said they hope to reduce the number of open jobs without causing much higher unemployment. Larry Summers, a former Treasury Secretary, and Olivier Blanchard, former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund, have argued that such an outcome is unlikely.
“A reduction in (job) vacancies can take place without a big loss of employment, and this is the kind of soft landing anticipated” by Fed officials, Christopher Waller, a member of the central bank’s Board of Governors, said last month.
The Fed is trying to engineer a so-called soft landing — a slowdown in the economy that reduces inflation — currently near four-decade highs — without causing a recession.
Yet Blanchard and Summers argue that historically, job openings have never declined without an accompanying rise in layoffs.
“The sad truth is that there is no such thing as a slowdown without an increase in unemployment,” Blanchard wrote earlier this month, calling the Fed’s efforts to lower job vacancies without increasing layoffs “a vain hope.”
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The Aston Martin Valhalla supercar’s interior got a low key reveal during the recent Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, showing a minimalist design.
Aston last Friday tweeted a video showing interior details of a Valhalla prototype that was displayed at Pebble. The cockpit sports a square steering wheel backed by large shift paddles, copious carbon fiber, and little else.
In the video, Aston Martin chief creative officer Marek Reichman said the aim was to create a “pure” design to keep the focus on driving, and touted a Formula One-style seating position, where the hip point is below the resting point of the driver’s heels.
Around the driver.
With the driver.
For the driver.
Valhalla is MASTERY. DRIVEN. #AstonMartin #Valhalla #MASTERYDRIVEN
— Aston Martin (@astonmartin) August 26, 2022
The Valhalla first appeared in concept form at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, but Aston showed a rebooted version last year with different styling and a new powertrain. The supercar was originally scheduled to launch in 2022 with a hybrid powertrain utilizing a new V-6 developed in-house by Aston, but after the reveal the company ran into financial trouble.
After Mercedes-Benz increased its stake in Aston to 20%, and former AMG boss Tobias Moers was brought in as CEO to replace Andy Palmer, the V-6 was scrapped in favor of the same AMG twin-turbo V-8 already used in most other Aston models. It will be coupled to an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and assisted by an electric motor, which powers the front axle to enable all-wheel drive.
Aston previously quoted a combined output of 937 hp and a 3,417-lb dry curb weight, enabling 0-62 mph in 2.5 seconds and a 217-mph top speed. The automaker also said the Valhalla will generate as much as 1,322 lb of downforce at 150 mph.
The rebooted Valhalla was originally scheduled to debut in 2023, but that’s now been pushed back to 2024, with a mid-engine Vanquish following in 2025. But more changes are underway at Aston.
The automaker in May named Ferrari veteran Amedeo Felisa as CEO, replacing Moers after just two years. A number of other Ferrari veterans have joined Aston alongside Felisa, while the Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth fund, known as the Public Investment Fund, has upped its stake in the automaker. Saudi Arabia is now Aston’s second largest shareholder after Yew Tree, the consortium led by Lawrence Stroll, father of Aston F1 driver Lance Stroll.
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TORRINGTON, Conn., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Therap Services, a Person-Centered, Data Driven solution provider in Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) and other human services settings, has introduced a new Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Dashboard in its Business Intelligence platform to help service providers visualize graphics from comprehensive analytics on their Scheduling/EVV data. The module also offers myriad reporting features, data comparison & data filtering capabilities for service providers to further develop a Data-Driven approach to enhance and improve their Person-Centered services for individuals.
The Business Intelligence platform in Therap can be used for aggregating agency-wide data and reporting through several dashboards. Service providers working in the human services field can create meaningful reports across several dashboards from the captured data at their agency using Therap's Business Intelligence Dashboards. Furthermore, users can easily navigate through these data using comprehensive graphs & charts, helping them determine scopes and opportunities for quality improvement, enhanced agency performance and identification of trends.
Therap's HIPAA compliant Scheduling/Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) module is designed for states & providers to build staff schedules (for in-home & community based services), track staff hours and monitor individual service allocation. This module also has a self check-in feature that allows users who are schedulable for that specific service to check in without an approved Schedule Slot in advance. This option is helpful for flexible services where the scheduler is not creating slots in advance.
Therap Services offers mobile solutions (Android and iOS) with adaptable tools that allow users to record essential data for services delivered from point-of-service remotely in home and community settings. Therap's Mobile Applications include geolocation features, electronic timestamps and also support offline capability. Therap's EVV Dashboard generates statistical presentation of Scheduling/EVV data of an agency. Using this data, users can generate extensive reports to display records of services provided to individuals and induce prompt payment for the provided services.
For more information on Therap's Business Intelligence Performance Dashboards, please visit https://www.therapservices.net/products/business-intelligence-platform-offers-agency-performance-dashboards/
Therap's comprehensive and HIPAA-compliant software is used in human services settings for documentation, communication, reporting, EVV and billing.
Learn more at www.therapservices.net.
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Haden grew up singing in his family's country music radio shows but turned to the bass when polio damaged his vocal cords. He died in 2014. Originally broadcast between 1983 and 2008.
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Haden grew up singing in his family's country music radio shows but turned to the bass when polio damaged his vocal cords. He died in 2014. Originally broadcast between 1983 and 2008.
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Allegro Fort Lauderdale draws on 45+ years of premier senior living experience with an enviable locale, stunning views, first-class amenities, and individualized focus on resident needs with independent, assisted, and memory care living options
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegro Senior Living, a premier senior living operator, is expanding its Florida presence with Allegro Fort Lauderdale, its 12th community in the state. With more than 45 years of premier senior living experience, Allegro is focused on a singular mission for its new Fort Lauderdale community – to provide a state-of-the-art community and experience for area seniors.
With this unique, waterfront locale, Allegro Fort Lauderdale brings an extraordinary lifestyle offering to the area with 188 units and stunning views of the adjacent waterway and Atlantic Ocean. Conveniently located at 1290 N. Federal Highway, Allegro Fort Lauderdale is close to countless area attractions, dining and the beach.
The 188-unit, eight-level community was designed with modern sensibilities at every turn and offers independent, assisted living, and memory care. The community is more than 280,000 square feet and boasts a variety of offerings and services including multiple indoor and outdoor dining and entertaining options, a two-story theater, Sky Lounge, salon and spa, fitness and wellness center, pool, outdoor fireplace and fire pit, bourbon and whiskey lounge, boardwalk, outdoor gardens, dog park, housekeeping, valet parking, transportation, boat access and more.
"Allegro Fort Lauderdale offers the quintessential vision of the Florida lifestyle, catering to the very best that senior living has to offer," said Douglas Schiffer, president and chief operating officer of Allegro Senior Living. "With Allegro Fort Lauderdale, we are reinforcing our presence on the east coast, marking our fourth location in South Florida and 12th in the state. Waterfront views and an enviable locale create an individualized experience that is uniquely tailored to our residents' lifestyles."
The development of Allegro Fort Lauderdale is led by Alliance Residential Company, a nationwide residential real estate developer with a regional office in Boca Raton, Fla. Alliance is working with local firms MSA Architects and FLYNN Engineering on the design and construction of the community, among others, and Allegro Senior Living will assume management and oversight of the community.
"Alliance Residential is excited to partner with Allegro Senior Living on this project that will combine our lifestyle expertise with the hospitality and care experience of Allegro," said Robert Hall, Alliance Residential Managing Director. "We are creating a unique, one-of-a-kind project that will help set a new standard in Fort Lauderdale."
Allegro Fort Lauderdale will bring more than 115 jobs to the area, hiring at all levels including management, medical and care, dining, activities, transportation, maintenance and housekeeping. The location will begin sales in September 2022 with a residential opening expected in mid-to-late 2023.
Allegro currently operates 19 senior living communities in the United States, with approximately 2,652 units. More information about this new community can be requested at www.allegroliving.com/senior-living-fort-lauderdale.html. Immediate sales inquiries can call 954-883-9903 or visit the pre-sale office at 1137 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33304 beginning in September 2022.
About Alliance Residential Company
Alliance Residential Company is one of the largest and most active rental residential real estate developers in the United States. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona with 19 regional offices, Alliance is focused on the development, construction and acquisition of residential communities across 16 states and 39 metropolitan markets. Alliance develops high-end Broadstone multifamily communities, Prose quality workforce housing, Holden senior housing communities, and Silveray build to rent communities. Additionally, Alliance created Alliance Industrial to expand into industrial warehouse and distribution development. For more information, visit www.allresco.com.
About Allegro Senior Living
Allegro Senior Living specializes in the development and management of luxury retirement communities, bringing over 45 years of experience to its role of providing a vibrant lifestyle for seniors who want and deserve more. The company creates and sustains distinctive senior living communities, each a unique reflection of the surrounding neighborhood and the discerning seniors who choose to make Allegro their home. Allegro Senior Living is backed by the substantial experience of its parent company, St. Louis, Missouri-based Love Companies. Since 1875, the Love Companies have provided dependable and stable service in the finance, commercial real estate and banking industries. For more information, visit www.allegroliving.com.
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ATLANTA and STUTTGART, Germany, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Consulting, Inc., based in Atlanta, GA, announced the appointment of Gregor Harman as the next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1st, 2022. Gregor has worked for Porsche Consulting in the US for over ten years, bringing his experience to different industries from transportation to industrial goods.
Given its strong ties to Porsche, Porsche Consulting, Inc. has the unique opportunity to leverage insights from a leading automotive group that provides a competitive advantage to its clients. Since the firm launched in 2011, it has continued to grow its service offerings with clients ranging from medium-sized companies to large corporations in the automotive, aerospace, transportation, and industrial goods industries, as well as financial services, consumer goods, retail, life sciences, and construction. With an emphasis on major strategic transformations, performance improvement, and innovative capacity enhancements, the firm has established itself as a clear leader in helping companies to drive measurable results.
"I'm really pleased that with Gregor we could win a seasoned leader and passionate brand ambassador to head our North American operations," says Eberhard Weiblen, CEO of the German parent company Porsche Consulting GmbH based in Stuttgart. "He is the right person at the right time and his track record of success in North America speaks for itself. He truly embodies the Porsche values and has led engagements with many of our biggest clients striving for impact while always pushing the boundaries. With his expertise leading transformation programs and his ability to empower others, we trust him to take the company to the next level, propelling thought leadership and impact for our clients forward."
When Gregor came to the United States 12 years ago, he immediately connected to the American culture. Native of France and having sharpened his skills in the competitive German automotive industry, he embraced the positive, can-do spirit of the country. This spirit fueled Gregor's passion for creating value for clients and inspired him to put down roots in America. "When I made the decision to transfer to the US – It was out of Passion and Ambition - the Passion for starting something new with a small group of colleagues and the Ambition to leave my mark by carrying our brand to new horizons and crafting a diverse team that shares the Porsche values," says Harman, who during his tenure worked with iconic companies like Royal Caribbean Group, BRP, Bombardier, Airbus, and Turner Construction.
"I feel very much at home in the US. This is where my wife is from and where our kids were born," says Harman. With the support of his family, he is forging a strong future while embracing the growth and successes thus far.
In Gregor's projects, Change Management and Transformation usually play a big role: "Challenging client stakeholders with new perspectives and insights creates a robust vision while putting people at the center of the implementation. This is the key to rapid, impactful, and sustainable success," he says. And it helps to come from a company like Porsche where attributes such as entrepreneurial spirit, passion and enthusiasm, competitive mindset, and teamwork characterized by openness and diversity are cherished. "Porsche is the brand for those who follow their dreams. I'm excited to now work with our talented team to achieve ours!"
About Porsche Consulting, Inc. | One Porsche Drive, Atlanta, GA 30354 USA
Porsche Consulting, Inc. operates on the principle of "Strategic Vision, Smart Implementation," with a mission to drive measurable results that deliver a competitive advantage to its clients. Leveraging its insight and unique position with a leading automotive group, its management consulting experts support companies worldwide, primarily with major strategic transformations, performance improvement, and innovative capacity enhancements. Clients range from medium-sized companies to large corporations in the automotive, aerospace, transportation, and industrial goods industries, as well as financial services, consumer goods, retail, life sciences, and construction. Porsche Consulting, Inc. is a subsidiary of Porsche Consulting GmbH and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with an additional office in Palo Alto, CA.
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US consumers more confident in August as gas prices dip
WASHINGTON (AP) — Following three straight monthly declines, U.S. consumer confidence rebounded in August as inflation moderated and gas prices fell.
The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose in August to 103.2 from 95.3 in July.
The business research group’s present situation index — which measures consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions — rose for the first time since March, to 145.4 from 139.7 in July.
The board’s expectations index — a measure of consumers’ six-month outlook for income, business and labor conditions — rose from 65.6 last month to 75.1 in August.
Analysts surveyed by data provider FactSet had expected consumer confidence to rise slightly as gas prices have fallen in recent weeks. AAA motor club says the average price for a gallon of gas in the U.S. dipped to $3.85 on Tuesday from more than $5 per gallon in mid-June.
Although inflation appears to have moderated recently, the cost for most things remain much higher than they were a year ago. The government reported earlier this month that consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, down from a 9.1% year-over-year increase in June. Inflation was unchanged from June to July, the first time that has happened after 25 months of increases.
Since March, the Federal Reserve has implemented its fastest pace of rate increases in decades to try to curb four-decade high inflation, which has punished households with soaring costs for food, gas, rent and other necessities. The central bank has lifted its benchmark rate by 2 full percentage points in just four meetings, to a range of 2.25% to 2.5%.
Last week at an annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the the U.S. central bank will likely need to keep interest rates high enough to slow the economy “for some time” in order to tame the worst inflation in 40 years. Powell has acknowledged the increases will hurt U.S. households and businesses, but also said the pain would be far greater if inflation were allowed to fester and that “we must keep at it until the job is done.”
“Looking ahead, August’s improvement in confidence may help support spending, but inflation and additional rate hikes still pose risks to economic growth in the short term,” said Lynn Franco, the Conference Board’s senior director of economic indicators.
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From Storm Team 5…
Expect very comfy air for Tuesday with lots of sunshine! The high will be in the upper 70s but do expect a strong NW wind at 10-25 mph.
Wednesday and Thursday will feature more sunshine — and rebounding temperatures into the lower 80s.
Once again the wind will be rather strong, especially for Wednesday afternoon.
Friday will be very windy and warm as highs reach up into the upper 80s again. A cold front will trigger a few showers and t-storms again by Friday evening.
You can plan for a quiet and (at this point) dry Labor Day Weekend. Temperatures will cool down though in to the low 70s on a brisk NE wind to start the holiday weekend.
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AUSTIN, Texas — A group of media outlets, including KVUE News, filed a lawsuit against the City of Uvalde, the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District and the Uvalde County Sheriff’s Office, asking a judge to order the release of public documents and other items related to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
According to the lawsuit, despite numerous public information requests, the defendants have not released public records surrounding the shooting deaths of 19 children and two adults inside the school on May 24. The media outlets say the release of these records will help shed more light on the events of that day.
“For more than three months, the City of Uvalde, Uvalde CISD and Uvalde Sheriff’s Office have resisted the community’s calls for transparency and accountability,” said Laura Lee Prather, a First Amendment lawyer at Haynes Boone, who represents the plaintiffs. “Their obfuscation has only prolonged the pain and grief of this tragedy. Today we are asking the Uvalde District Court to heed the call of the community and recognize that the public is entitled to these records under Texas law. We ask that the court grant our petition so that the people of Uvalde can understand the truth about what happened that fateful day."
Among the information the media organizations are requesting are the recordings of 911 calls, computer-aided dispatch notes, call slips and other communication from that day and before, as well as body camera and dashcam footage from responding officers.
They’re also asking for the following, verbatim from the lawsuit, to be released:
- Police reports and incident reports related to the events at Robb Elementary, along with several addresses and individuals
- Rosters, calendars, communications, training materials, use-of-force reports and personnel records related to certain current and former Uvalde Police officers
- Ballistics reports and evidence logs related to events at Robb Elementary on May 24, 2022
- Police reports and any recordings of calls regarding a suspicious person or vehicle in the area of Robb Elementary between May 9 and May 23, 2022
- Surveillance footage from inside Robb Elementary, and schematics and floor plans of the school
- Text, email and other communications sent to or from certain City of Uvalde officials, including Mayor of Uvalde Don McLaughlin, UPD Chief of Police Daniel Rodriguez and Lieutenants Javier Martinez and Donald Page, City Councilpersons, City Attorney and other City staff
- Investigative file for an alleged school-shooting plot in 2018
- Any contracts between the City and unions representing police officers
This lawsuit follows another lawsuit filed earlier this month, asking a judge to order the Texas Department of Public Safety to release body cam video from their responding troopers and other records related to the shooting.
The media organizations include KVUE and the TEGNA Texas television stations; The Texas Tribune, ABC News; CBS News; CNN; Dow Jones & Co.; Gannett; Graham Media Group, Houston; Graham Media Group, San Antonio; NBC News; The New York Times Company; Pro Publica, Inc.; Scripps Media; The Washington Post; and TelevisaUnivision.
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Manslaughter trial begins for Forest of Dean director
- Published
A company director has gone on trial for the alleged manslaughter of a 38-year-old employee.
Martin Simmons died 15 days after his arm became trapped by a conveyor belt on 20 February 2019, crushing an artery to his neck and causing brain damage.
Kyle Gettings, 35, of Marten Road, Chepstow, pleaded not guilty to unlawfully killing Mr Simmons by gross negligence.
The trial at Gloucester Crown Court is expected to last three weeks.
Mr Gettings admitted to the court between January 1, 2019 and February 21, 2019 he failed to discharge his duty in ensuring the health and safety of his employees while working with machinery during the process of shredding tyres.
He was the director of Capital Metals Ltd, a now liquidated company that was trading at the New Dunn Business Park, in Sling, Gloucestershire.
'Neglect'
Prosecutor Philip Stott told the jury Mr Simmons was both loading tyres onto the conveyor belt at the beginning of the shredding process and overseeing the shredded tyres as it left the machine on the second conveyor belt.
"The machinery didn't have any guard rail protection on one conveyor belt. This is neglect as anybody could easily become trapped within its workings," said Mr Stott.
The court was told a new tyre shredder was set-up and wired in by outside electricians. However, Mr Gettings didn't have the machine's operating manual and had turned to Google to set the machine up.
'Incorrect set-up'
"Due to an incorrect set-up of the shredder itself, a chute leading from the machine towards the second conveyor belt would frequently get blocked which then had to be freed up by the workers."
It was alleged the employees did not turn off the machinery when clearing it of debris and freeing up the jammed conveyor belt, despite being trained to do so by Mr Gettings.
The court was told, the shredding machine had become jammed on February 20, 2019.
Mr Simmons was under the chute pulling out the tyres and was crouching down towards the conveyor belt while it was still moving, and his right arm got stuck inside the roller, Mr Stott added.
Mr Simmons' colleagues used disc cutters to free him from the machinery as the first ambulance crew arrived, after being told to do so by a paramedic on the phone.
But despite medical intervention, he died in hospital on 6 March 2019.
The trial continues.
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TOKYO (AP) — Kazuo Inamori, founder of Japanese ceramics and electronics maker Kyocera who also became a philanthropist singing the virtues of fairness and hard work, has died. He was 90.
Inamori, who also founded major telecommunications company KDDI Corp., died Aug. 24 of natural causes at his home in Kyoto, Kyocera said Tuesday.
Inamori established Kyocera as an insulator manufacturing company in 1959, with a 3 million yen ($22,000) investment from his acquaintances.
While struggling to build his company, Inamori came up with his philosophy of management that emphasized people, doing the right thing and what he called “corporate character,” the old-style Japanese equivalent of professionalism and ethical standards.
His thoughts, which were pioneering for modernizing Japan, were based on the idea that workers and companies must be motivated by pure intentions, not by greed, and ultimately the desire to serve society.
His ideas spanned principles about fair competition, the proper pursuit of profit and the need for managerial transparency, as well as about living a virtuous life as an individual, for which he listed six principles: diligence, humility, reflection, gratitude, benevolence and detachment.
“Superiors who seem to agree with their subordinates in all matters may appear to be loving bosses, but they are actually spoiling and ruining their employees,” he once wrote.
“True love requires that we rigorously seek to discern what is indeed best for others.”
In the 1980s, Inamori set up a school called Seiwajyuku to teach his management philosophy in more than 100 locations, about half abroad, which claims to have taught about 15,000 business owners and entrepreneurs worldwide.
Inamori also oversaw the revival from bankruptcy of Japan’s major carrier Japan Airlines, or JAL, in 2010, serving as a board member.
In 1984, Inamori established his nonprofit called the Inamori Foundation, which awarded the Kyoto Prize every year to recognize humanitarian contributions around the world.
Inamori noted that all living things, including flowers and animals, merely want to survive, and the human being is no different. To do well, you must love the work you do, he said many times, so you end up working harder than anyone else.
A private funeral was held with his family. Inamori is survived by his wife Asako and three daughters. A formal farewell service may be held later but details aren’t decided, Kyocera said.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United Nations and Pakistan issued an appeal Tuesday for $160 million in emergency funding to help millions affected by record-breaking floods that have killed more than 1,160 people since mid-June.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Pakistan’s flooding, caused by weeks of unprecedented monsoon rains, were a signal to the world to step up action against climate change.
“Let’s stop sleepwalking toward the destruction of our planet by climate change,” he said in a video message to an Islamabad ceremony launching the funding appeal. “Today, it’s Pakistan. Tomorrow, it could be your country.”
Guterres will visit Pakistan on Sept. 9 and meet with flood victims to express solidarity with them, according to a statement released by his office. It said Guterres will also “witness how we are working, in collaboration with our humanitarian partners, to support the government’s relief efforts and provide assistance to millions of people.”
More than 33 million people, or one in seven Pakistanis, have been affected by the catastrophic flooding, which has devastated a country already trying to revive a struggling economy. More than 1 million homes have been damaged or destroyed in the past two and half months, displacing millions of people. Around a half million of those displaced are living in organized camps, while others have had to find their own shelter.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said the floods badly destroyed crops, and his government was considering importing wheat to avoid any shortage of food.
Sharif said Pakistan was witnessing the worst flooding in its history and any inadvertent delay by the international community in helping victims “will be devastating for the people of Pakistan.”
He promised funds from the international community would be spent in a transparent manner and that he would ensure all aid reaches those in need. “This is my commitment,” he told reporters, saying his country is “facing the toughest moment of its history.”
Pakistan says it has received aid from some countries, and others were dispatching aid too.
On Tuesday, the U.S. government said it would provide $30 million in assistance to help victims of the flood. According to a statement released by the U.S. Agency for International Development, this aid will be given to Pakistan through USAID. It said the United States is deeply saddened by the devastating loss of life and livelihoods throughout Pakistan.
According to initial government estimates, the devastation caused $10 billion in damage to the economy.
“It is a preliminary estimate likely to be far greater,” Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal told The Associated Press. More than 243 bridges and more than 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles) of road have been damaged.
Although rains stopped three days ago, large swaths of the country remain underwater, and the main rivers, the Indus and the Swat, are still swollen. The National Disaster Management Authority on Tuesday warned emergency services to be on maximum alert, saying flood waters over the next 24 hours could cause further damage.
Rescuers continued to evacuate stranded people from inundated villages to safer ground. Makeshift tent camps have sprung up along highways.
Meteorologists have warned of more rains in coming weeks.
“The situation is likely to deteriorate even further as heavy rains continue over areas already inundated by more than two months of storms and flooding. For us, this is no less than a national emergency,” Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said Tuesday, urging the international community to give generously to the U.N. appeal.
“Since mid-June, in fact, Pakistan has been battling one of the most severe, totally anomalous cycles of torrential monsoon weather,” he said. Rainfall during that time was three times the average, and up to six times higher in some areas, he said.
The U.N. flash appeal for $160 million will provide food, water, sanitation, health and other forms of aid to some 5.2 million people, Gutteres said.
“The scale of needs is rising like the flood waters. It requires the world’s collective and prioritized attention,” he said.
A day earlier, the International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved the release of a much awaited $1.17 billion for Pakistan.
The funds are part of a $6 billion bailout agreed on in 2019. The latest tranche had been on hold since earlier this year, when the IMF expressed concern about Pakistan’s compliance with the deal’s terms under the government of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan was ousted through a no-confidence vote in the parliament in April.
Pakistan has risked default as its reserves dwindle and inflation has spiraled, and to get the IMF bailout, the government has had to agree to austerity measures.
The flooding catastrophe, however, adds new burdens to the cash-strapped government. It also reflects how poorer countries often pay the price for climate change largely caused by more industrialized nations. Since 1959, Pakistan is responsible for only 0.4% of the world’s historic emissions blamed for climate change. The U.S. is responsible for 21.5%, China for 16.5% and the EU 15%.
Several scientists say the record-breaking flooding has all the hallmarks of being affected by climate change.
“This year, Pakistan has received the highest rainfall in at least three decades,” said Abid Qaiyum Suleri, executive director of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute and a member of Pakistan’s Climate Change Council. “Extreme weather patterns are turning more frequent in the region and Pakistan is not an exception.”
Pakistan saw similar flooding and devastation in 2010 that killed nearly 2,000 people. But the government didn’t implement plans to prevent future flooding by preventing construction and homes in flood prone areas and river beds, said Suleri.
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WHITELAND — The Johnson County Coroner's Office says it's investigating after a dead body was found in a field near a motel.
The deceased male was discovered about 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, near the Wishing Well Motel, 511 S. U.S. Highway 31, according to Johnson County Coroner Mike Pruitt.
Officials haven't released additional information.
WRTV has reached out to Whiteland police and is waiting to hear back.
Pruitt asked that anyone with more information contact the Whiteland Police Department at 317-535-8100 or the coroner's office at 317-738-6031.
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Some 43 million Americans will benefit from President Joe Biden’s plans to cancel student loans. Of those, some 20 million will see their debt wiped out completely.
The plan dismisses up to $20,000 in student loan for Pell Grant recipients and $10,000 for federal loan holders. To qualify, individuals need 2020 or 2021 income of less than $125,000 or $250,000 combined household income.
Applications for loan forgiveness will be available by mid-October and, once that is complete, the borrower can expect to see the loan adjustment in 4-6 weeks, before the scheduled payment restart of Dec. 31st. Loan payments have been on hold since March 2020, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What if you’ve already paid off your loan?
The debt relief plan only applies to borrowers who currently have a loan balance but any borrower who made a payment on their student loans since the start of the moratorium is eligible for a refund.
From the Department of Education Office of Student Loans: “You can get a refund for any payment (including auto-debt payments) you make during the payment pause beginning March 13, 2020.”
Borrowers are advised to contact their loan services to request their payment be refunded. To do so, eligible borrowers will have to request their balance be restored and then apply the forgiveness to that amount. The amount of the relief is capped at the level of the outstanding debt, the department noted, so there won’t be a refund for the difference of the restored amount and the $10,000 or $20,000 allowed. You can see more on the process here.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
0-8-5-6
(zero, eight, five, six)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
0-8-5-6
(zero, eight, five, six) | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Midday-Daily-4-game-17407662.php | 2022-08-30T18:45:06Z | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Midday-Daily-4-game-17407662.php | true |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Quick Draw Midday" game were:
08-13-14-17-26-28-35-36-41-48-49-50-52-53-57-61-64-67-71-73, BE: 53
(eight, thirteen, fourteen, seventeen, twenty-six, twenty-eight, thirty-five, thirty-six, forty-one, forty-eight, forty-nine, fifty, fifty-two, fifty-three, fifty-seven, sixty-one, sixty-four, sixty-seven, seventy-one, seventy-three; BE: fifty-three) | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Quick-Draw-Midday-game-17407752.php | 2022-08-30T18:46:10Z | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Quick-Draw-Midday-game-17407752.php | true |
- Experts selected EV6 for its seasonal durability, engineering excellence, and expressive design
- EV6 was chosen by a cohort of more than 50 working journalists in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont
BOSTON, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kia EV6 received the 2022 Winter Vehicle Award for Best Electric Vehicle from the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). The EV6 was recognized for its all-around engineering excellence and durability in the harshest climatic conditions by the journalist guild representing internet, radio, television, newspapers, and magazines from the New England region.
"Kia's new logo sums up its new EV6," said Clifford Atiyeh, Vice President, NEMPA. "It's a clean-sheet design that lives in the present and promises an exciting future. The EV6 is a fast electric car that looks like a spaceship, but it's also practical for all seasons. Kia's Winter Mode helps maintain the battery's performance in cold weather while the heat pump is more efficient than resistive heaters. The all-wheel drive system varies torque almost instantly. These features are critical for New England drivers who need to maximize range and performance in the coldest conditions."
The EV6 earned the award following extensive, year-round product testing by seasoned NEMPA members in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Following days of testing in October and February, including a multi-vehicle test, NEMPA members vote to determine the winners in each category.
The EV6 continues to rise in popularity. To date, more than 14,000 EV6 models have been sold throughout the United States, including 1,716 vehicles sold in July 2022, contributing to 86-percent year-over-year growth in sales of Kia's electrified vehicles. The EV6 delivers jaw-dropping performance, ultra-fast DC charging, vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, and a flat-floor interior that utilizes sustainable-friendly materials throughout the cabin. The EV6 offers a wide array of advanced driver assistance systems, adding an unprecedented level of connectivity and safety, as well as Kia's latest-generation energy-efficient heat pump, which scavenges waste heat from the car's coolant system.
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UN seeks $160 million in emergency aid for Pakistan floods
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United Nations and Pakistan issued an appeal Tuesday for $160 million in emergency funding to help millions affected by record-breaking floods that have killed more than 1,160 people since mid-June.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Pakistan’s flooding, caused by weeks of unprecedented monsoon rains, were a signal to the world to step up action against climate change.
“Let’s stop sleepwalking toward the destruction of our planet by climate change,” he said in a video message to an Islamabad ceremony launching the funding appeal. “Today, it’s Pakistan. Tomorrow, it could be your country.”
Guterres will visit Pakistan on Sept. 9 and meet with flood victims to express solidarity with them, according to a statement released by his office. It said Guterres will also “witness how we are working, in collaboration with our humanitarian partners, to support the government’s relief efforts and provide assistance to millions of people.”
More than 33 million people, or one in seven Pakistanis, have been affected by the catastrophic flooding, which has devastated a country already trying to revive a struggling economy. More than 1 million homes have been damaged or destroyed in the past two and half months, displacing millions of people. Around a half million of those displaced are living in organized camps, while others have had to find their own shelter.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said the floods badly destroyed crops, and his government was considering importing wheat to avoid any shortage of food.
Sharif said Pakistan was witnessing the worst flooding in its history and any inadvertent delay by the international community in helping victims “will be devastating for the people of Pakistan.”
He promised funds from the international community would be spent in a transparent manner and that he would ensure all aid reaches those in need. “This is my commitment,” he told reporters, saying his country is “facing the toughest moment of its history.”
Pakistan says it has received aid from some countries, and others were dispatching aid too.
On Tuesday, the U.S. government said it would provide $30 million in assistance to help victims of the flood. According to a statement released by the U.S. Agency for International Development, this aid will be given to Pakistan through USAID. It said the United States is deeply saddened by the devastating loss of life and livelihoods throughout Pakistan.
According to initial government estimates, the devastation caused $10 billion in damage to the economy.
“It is a preliminary estimate likely to be far greater,” Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal told The Associated Press. More than 243 bridges and more than 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles) of road have been damaged.
Although rains stopped three days ago, large swaths of the country remain underwater, and the main rivers, the Indus and the Swat, are still swollen. The National Disaster Management Authority on Tuesday warned emergency services to be on maximum alert, saying flood waters over the next 24 hours could cause further damage.
Rescuers continued to evacuate stranded people from inundated villages to safer ground. Makeshift tent camps have sprung up along highways.
Meteorologists have warned of more rains in coming weeks.
“The situation is likely to deteriorate even further as heavy rains continue over areas already inundated by more than two months of storms and flooding. For us, this is no less than a national emergency,” Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said Tuesday, urging the international community to give generously to the U.N. appeal.
“Since mid-June, in fact, Pakistan has been battling one of the most severe, totally anomalous cycles of torrential monsoon weather,” he said. Rainfall during that time was three times the average, and up to six times higher in some areas, he said.
The U.N. flash appeal for $160 million will provide food, water, sanitation, health and other forms of aid to some 5.2 million people, Gutteres said.
“The scale of needs is rising like the flood waters. It requires the world’s collective and prioritized attention,” he said.
A day earlier, the International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved the release of a much awaited $1.17 billion for Pakistan.
The funds are part of a $6 billion bailout agreed on in 2019. The latest tranche had been on hold since earlier this year, when the IMF expressed concern about Pakistan’s compliance with the deal’s terms under the government of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan was ousted through a no-confidence vote in the parliament in April.
Pakistan has risked default as its reserves dwindle and inflation has spiraled, and to get the IMF bailout, the government has had to agree to austerity measures.
The flooding catastrophe, however, adds new burdens to the cash-strapped government. It also reflects how poorer countries often pay the price for climate change largely caused by more industrialized nations. Since 1959, Pakistan is responsible for only 0.4% of the world’s historic emissions blamed for climate change. The U.S. is responsible for 21.5%, China for 16.5% and the EU 15%.
Several scientists say the record-breaking flooding has all the hallmarks of being affected by climate change.
“This year, Pakistan has received the highest rainfall in at least three decades,” said Abid Qaiyum Suleri, executive director of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute and a member of Pakistan’s Climate Change Council. “Extreme weather patterns are turning more frequent in the region and Pakistan is not an exception.”
Pakistan saw similar flooding and devastation in 2010 that killed nearly 2,000 people. But the government didn’t implement plans to prevent future flooding by preventing construction and homes in flood prone areas and river beds, said Suleri.
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Associated Press writer Jamey Keaten contributed to this story from Geneva.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
0-8-5-6
(zero, eight, five, six)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Midday Daily 4" game were:
0-8-5-6
(zero, eight, five, six) | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Midday-Daily-4-game-17407662.php | 2022-08-30T18:48:55Z | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Midday-Daily-4-game-17407662.php | true |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — John Wall says he considered taking his own life during a time in the last three years when he was dealing with a torn Achilles and the deaths of family members at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 31-year-old guard joined the Los Angeles Clippers this summer and is eager for a return to form this coming season. Wall has played just 40 games over the last three years because of injuries, COVID-19 and his former team, the Houston Rockets, not playing him before he joined the Clippers.
Wall discussed his recent past at a garden dedication earlier this month for his late mother at the Salvation Army in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he’s from. His mother had been a volunteer at the Wake County location.
“Darkest place I’ve ever been in,” Wall said. “At one point in time, I thought about committing suicide. I mean, just tearing my Achilles, my mom being sick, my mom passing, my grandma passed a year later, all this in the midst of COVID and at the same time, me going to chemotherapy, me sitting by my mom taking her last breaths wearing the same clothes for three days straight laying on the couch beside her.”
Wall’s mother, Frances Pulley, died in December 2019 at the age of 58 after struggling with breast cancer. His grandmother died later. At the same time, Wall was dealing with rehabbing his Achilles injury.
“We’re all going through times, nobody’s got it easy, but I don’t think a lot of people could get through what I went through,” Wall said. “And to me to get back on top where I want to be and seeing the fans still want me to play, having the support from my hometown, this important period means a lot. I went to find a therapist. A lot of people think, ‘I don’t need help, I can get through it at anytime,’ but you’ve got to be true to yourself and find out what’s best for you.”
Wall said he has a strong support system that includes his team and the mother of his two children. His sons also motivate him.
“I’m looking at all that and I’m like, ‘If I can get through this, I can get through anything in life,’" he said.
Lakers superstar LeBron James' production company tweeted, “@John Wall we got your back. Always.” James then tweeted, “And I mean ALWAYS!!!!!! Don't ever question it bro!! Proud of you @JohnWall.”
Wall said he's happy to have a chance to play basketball again.
“You can tell I’m kind of smiling a lot more, all those types of things,” he said. “I get an opportunity to play with two great players and the sky’s the limit.”
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INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were:
0-9-2, SB: 7
(zero, nine, two; SB: seven)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were:
0-9-2, SB: 7
(zero, nine, two; SB: seven) | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-Three-Midday-game-17407743.php | 2022-08-30T18:49:35Z | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-Three-Midday-game-17407743.php | false |
UN seeks $160 million in emergency aid for Pakistan floods
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United Nations and Pakistan issued an appeal Tuesday for $160 million in emergency funding to help millions affected by record-breaking floods that have killed more than 1,160 people since mid-June.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Pakistan’s flooding, caused by weeks of unprecedented monsoon rains, were a signal to the world to step up action against climate change.
“Let’s stop sleepwalking toward the destruction of our planet by climate change,” he said in a video message to an Islamabad ceremony launching the funding appeal. “Today, it’s Pakistan. Tomorrow, it could be your country.”
Guterres will visit Pakistan on Sept. 9 and meet with flood victims to express solidarity with them, according to a statement released by his office. It said Guterres will also “witness how we are working, in collaboration with our humanitarian partners, to support the government’s relief efforts and provide assistance to millions of people.”
More than 33 million people, or one in seven Pakistanis, have been affected by the catastrophic flooding, which has devastated a country already trying to revive a struggling economy. More than 1 million homes have been damaged or destroyed in the past two and half months, displacing millions of people. Around a half million of those displaced are living in organized camps, while others have had to find their own shelter.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said the floods badly destroyed crops, and his government was considering importing wheat to avoid any shortage of food.
Sharif said Pakistan was witnessing the worst flooding in its history and any inadvertent delay by the international community in helping victims “will be devastating for the people of Pakistan.”
He promised funds from the international community would be spent in a transparent manner and that he would ensure all aid reaches those in need. “This is my commitment,” he told reporters, saying his country is “facing the toughest moment of its history.”
Pakistan says it has received aid from some countries, and others were dispatching aid too.
On Tuesday, the U.S. government said it would provide $30 million in assistance to help victims of the flood. According to a statement released by the U.S. Agency for International Development, this aid will be given to Pakistan through USAID. It said the United States is deeply saddened by the devastating loss of life and livelihoods throughout Pakistan.
According to initial government estimates, the devastation caused $10 billion in damage to the economy.
“It is a preliminary estimate likely to be far greater,” Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal told The Associated Press. More than 243 bridges and more than 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles) of road have been damaged.
Although rains stopped three days ago, large swaths of the country remain underwater, and the main rivers, the Indus and the Swat, are still swollen. The National Disaster Management Authority on Tuesday warned emergency services to be on maximum alert, saying flood waters over the next 24 hours could cause further damage.
Rescuers continued to evacuate stranded people from inundated villages to safer ground. Makeshift tent camps have sprung up along highways.
Meteorologists have warned of more rains in coming weeks.
“The situation is likely to deteriorate even further as heavy rains continue over areas already inundated by more than two months of storms and flooding. For us, this is no less than a national emergency,” Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said Tuesday, urging the international community to give generously to the U.N. appeal.
“Since mid-June, in fact, Pakistan has been battling one of the most severe, totally anomalous cycles of torrential monsoon weather,” he said. Rainfall during that time was three times the average, and up to six times higher in some areas, he said.
The U.N. flash appeal for $160 million will provide food, water, sanitation, health and other forms of aid to some 5.2 million people, Gutteres said.
“The scale of needs is rising like the flood waters. It requires the world’s collective and prioritized attention,” he said.
A day earlier, the International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved the release of a much awaited $1.17 billion for Pakistan.
The funds are part of a $6 billion bailout agreed on in 2019. The latest tranche had been on hold since earlier this year, when the IMF expressed concern about Pakistan’s compliance with the deal’s terms under the government of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan was ousted through a no-confidence vote in the parliament in April.
Pakistan has risked default as its reserves dwindle and inflation has spiraled, and to get the IMF bailout, the government has had to agree to austerity measures.
The flooding catastrophe, however, adds new burdens to the cash-strapped government. It also reflects how poorer countries often pay the price for climate change largely caused by more industrialized nations. Since 1959, Pakistan is responsible for only 0.4% of the world’s historic emissions blamed for climate change. The U.S. is responsible for 21.5%, China for 16.5% and the EU 15%.
Several scientists say the record-breaking flooding has all the hallmarks of being affected by climate change.
“This year, Pakistan has received the highest rainfall in at least three decades,” said Abid Qaiyum Suleri, executive director of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute and a member of Pakistan’s Climate Change Council. “Extreme weather patterns are turning more frequent in the region and Pakistan is not an exception.”
Pakistan saw similar flooding and devastation in 2010 that killed nearly 2,000 people. But the government didn’t implement plans to prevent future flooding by preventing construction and homes in flood prone areas and river beds, said Suleri.
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Associated Press writer Jamey Keaten contributed to this story from Geneva.
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INDIANAPOLIS — A new study is examining the lingering effects after someone is shot but not killed.
So far in 2022, more than 462 people have survived a shooting in Indianapolis. However, for both the victim and their family, the trauma is far from over.
A team from the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and IU School of Medicine found that survivors of non-fatal gun violence and their family members—particularly youth—suffer direct and indirect trauma after shootings and face unaddressed challenges on their roads to recovery.
“By understanding the mental health needs of survivors and family members, leaders can work to address the lingering trauma caused by nonfatal shootings,” said O’Neill School Assistant Professor Lauren Magee. “We talk about health equity and wanting to build healthy communities, but that is not possible if gun violence is part of everyday life for any community.”
In the study, Magee and colleagues from IU School of Medicine focused on mental health outcomes for nonfatal shooting survivors and family members. They used police and Medicaid claims data to identify nonfatal shooting survivors and family members.
The team found:
- A nearly 3% increase in mental health needs for youth family members of non-fatal shooting survivors in the 12 months after the shooting, compared to the previous 12 months.
- The most prevalent diagnoses for these young people were for disruptive behavior disorder, stress and anxiety disorders, and depression and mood disorders.
- There is a need for improved trauma-informed services and connection to mental health care for both youth survivors of nonfatal shootings and youth family members of survivors.
Non-fatal shootings leave a survivor to cope with the physical and emotional consequences of their injury and overall health care and mental health related healthcare costs increase by three to twenty times in the six months following a non-fatal firearm injury
From the study
The study found that siblings and children of nonfatal shooting survivors experience the same if not worse mental health outcomes in the 12 months following the shooting compared to shooting survivors.
DeAndre Knox is one shooting survivor that continues to feel the impact of the shooting alongside his family. In February 2014, Knox was at a friend’s birthday party when his life, and his family’s, changed forever. He was shot in the back of the head.
Knox is now 21 years old but is unable to go out with friends and do things that typical 21-year-old people do.
“He is what they call a nonverbal, spastic quadriplegic, terms that you really don’t hear until your life is impacted to the magnitude that ours has been,” said his mother DeAndra Dycus. “My son is paralyzed from the chest down.”
Dycus said many people she encounters do not understand what it truly means to survive a gunshot. She hopes to educate those who don’t while comforting those who know it all too well. She created Purpose 4 My Pain to surround other families impacted by gun violence with love and hope, and to be a voice for loved ones.
The Office of Public Health and Safety recently identified non-fatal shootings as a risk factor for becoming a victim or perpetrator of violence. In its research, the office found that having been previously shot or having friends or family members who have been shot within the last year makes someone more at risk.
The city is actively working to lessen the impact of non-fatal shootings. Mayor Joe Hogsett claims Indianapolis is seeing reductions in gun violence that the city has not seen in over a decade.
Homicides are down 18%, non-fatal shootings are off 11% and aggravated assaults have slumped 16% compared with 2021’s record violence pace.
David Muhammad, executive director of the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform, said across the country violent crime is off an average of three percent.
”We have seen somewhat similar reductions. Indianapolis, I think, is enjoying a greater one,” he said. “We have a specific goal of at least a ten percent reduction from the previous year. We’re above that goal in both murders and non-fatal shootings.”
Hogsett and IMPD credit the drop to tens of millions of dollars in federal aid that have paid for beefed up community anti-violence programs, violence interrupters who circulate through neighborhoods and crime scenes to reduce the threat of retaliation, enhanced law enforcement technology and targeted investigations that seek out trigger pullers and others most likely to commit violent crimes.
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NASA releases image of the Phantom Galaxy
(CNN) - Stunning new images produced by the Hubble Telescope and the James Webb Telescope showcase the Phantom Galaxy, a spiral of solar systems 32 million light-years away from Earth.
The galaxy is located in the constellation Pisces, according to the European Space Agency (ESA), which collaborates with NASA on both the Hubble Telescope and the James Webb Telescope.
The Phantom Galaxy, formally known as M74, is a kind of spiral galaxy known as a “grand design spiral.” This means that it has well-defined spiral arms, visibly winding out from the center in the newly released images.
The images were created using data from both the Hubble Telescope and the Webb Telescope. The Webb detected “delicate filaments of gas and dust” in the galaxy’s spiral arms, according to the ESA. The images also provide a clear look at the nuclear star cluster at the galaxy’s center, unclouded by gas.
The Webb telescope also used its Mid-InfraRed Instrument to examine the Phantom Galaxy as part of a project to understand the earliest phases of star formation, said the ESA.
While the Webb is best at observing infrared wavelengths, the Hubble has particularly sharp vision at ultraviolet and visible wavelengths, says the agency. This allowed it to reveal particularly bright areas of star formation, known as HII regions, in the Phantom Galaxy images.
The combination of data from both telescopes allowed scientists to gain an even deeper understanding of the Phantom Galaxy and to create spectacular images of the cosmos.
The Webb released its first high-resolution images just weeks ago in July. Bigger than the Hubble, the telescope is capable of observing extremely distant galaxies, allowing scientists to learn about early star formation. Hubble orbits the Earth but Webb orbits the sun, around 1 million miles away from
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TalkingPoints' Heejae Lim was one of 20 change-makers — and the only
education leader — selected through the TED Fellows Program
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TalkingPoints, an education technology nonprofit, shared the release of the TED Talk delivered by its founder and CEO, Heejae Lim. The 5-minute speech titled, The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools, argues that the most powerful and underutilized resource in American public education is a family's love for their children, and schools can remove barriers and facilitate meaningful connections that lead to improved outcomes for students.
Lim connects her childhood, where her mom served as the unofficial cultural translator for her fellow Korean immigrants in her school, with her vision of creating a technology platform that makes it easier for vital school family partnerships to occur.
"We're playing the role my mom had for the school and my friends' families — the communicator, the explainer, the coach, the translator, and the go-between. And, since my mum cannot be everywhere — I mean no parent can, and it's not for lack of trying — we step in and reach millions of families and schools. When teachers and families work together EVERYONE wins. Students are supported, families are empowered, and teachers' jobs become easier."
In U.S. schools, 40 million children, or four in five students, come from underserved or immigrant families. On average, underserved children will fall behind by two school years, costing the US economy nearly a trillion dollars every year. But smart, targeted engagement can reverse this trend and support families and students.
By removing cultural and linguistic barriers, Lim argues that schools can reach all families and work in partnership to support student learning and improve academic outcomes.
"A parent is a child's first teacher and children spend 80% of their waking hours outside the classroom… Families ARE the game-changer! Still, almost everywhere, education just focuses on how and what schools can do. So here's the trillion-dollar question: How can we better tap into the incredible potential of families and their universal love for their children?"
Lim was the only education leader selected as part of the class of 2022 TED Fellows Program, which includes 20 change-makers from around the world.
"It's been humbling and inspiring to become part of the TED community and connect with so many like-minded leaders who are working to solve complex social problems," said Lim. "I am hopeful that the large global audience TED provides can help elevate the status of families as a key lever in improving student outcomes not just in the US, but globally," she added.
TalkingPoints is an education technology nonprofit that supports school districts in connecting families and teachers for the success and well-being of each and every student. They do this through instant, two-way, translated messages in more than 125 languages, powered by human translators and artificial intelligence.
TED videos on education rank among some of the most popular videos in their catalog. In fact, the most popular TED talk of all time is Sir Ken Robinson's "Do Schools Kill Creativity" which has been viewed more than 73 million times on the TED website.
TalkingPoints is an education technology nonprofit that supports school districts in connecting families and teachers for the success and well-being of each and every student. TalkingPoints' multilingual platform uses two-way translated communication and personalized content in more than 125 languages in order to facilitate meaningful family-school partnerships. This unique approach is driven by a relentless focus on eliminating barriers to strong family-school partnerships, including language, time, mindsets, and capacity. For additional information about TalkingPoints, please visit www.talkingpts.org.
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MILWAUKEE, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talent Solutions Right Management, the career and talent development expert within ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), announced today that it has been named by Forbes as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms for the second year. The expert coaching and in-person workforce development consultancy also won in 2020. Forbes originally designed the annual list to help business leaders evaluate management consulting firms as the demand for consulting services continues to rise across all sectors.
"We are honored to be included among the top management consulting firms in the U.S. once again this year," said Karel van der Mandele, Senior Vice President at Talent Solutions Right Management. "Our consultants and coaches remain committed to helping our customers and candidates tackle their toughest talent and career development challenges." Right Management received three stars in the Human Resource Consulting category.
"Given the business and talent landscape many are facing, I am proud that we can be a trusted advisor to our clients to navigate today's complexity," said Beth Linderbaum, Senior Vice President at Right Management. "As NA Delivery Leader, each day I get to see how Right Management helps individuals, leaders, and organizations connect to their deeper purpose and enable cultures that support empowerment and belonging."
Forbes partnered with Statista to produce its seventh annual list of America's Best Management Consulting Firms. This installment was compiled by surveying 7,500 partners and executives of management consultancies, as well as approximately 1,300 senior executives who worked with such firms over the last four years. The list is divided into 16 sectors—from aerospace and defense to financial institutions—and 16 functional areas—including strategy, sustainability, and digital transformation. The 218 firms that received the most recommendations are ranked according to star ratings: five stars for "very frequently recommended," four stars for "frequently recommended" and three stars for "recommended."
Talent Solutions Right Management is the global career and talent development expert within ManpowerGroup®. They have helped organizations become more agile, attractive, and innovative by creating a culture of career management and learning that nurtures future talent, motivates and engages people, and provides individuals with opportunities to increase their value throughout their careers. Its approach is centered on the fact that organizations thrive when individuals are successful in their careers. We have spent the last 35+ years identifying workforce challenges and developing innovative solutions, enabling our globally informed methods to be time-tested across more than 50 countries. For more information, visit: www.right.com.
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- Experts selected EV6 for its seasonal durability, engineering excellence, and expressive design
- EV6 was chosen by a cohort of more than 50 working journalists in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont
BOSTON, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kia EV6 received the 2022 Winter Vehicle Award for Best Electric Vehicle from the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). The EV6 was recognized for its all-around engineering excellence and durability in the harshest climatic conditions by the journalist guild representing internet, radio, television, newspapers, and magazines from the New England region.
"Kia's new logo sums up its new EV6," said Clifford Atiyeh, Vice President, NEMPA. "It's a clean-sheet design that lives in the present and promises an exciting future. The EV6 is a fast electric car that looks like a spaceship, but it's also practical for all seasons. Kia's Winter Mode helps maintain the battery's performance in cold weather while the heat pump is more efficient than resistive heaters. The all-wheel drive system varies torque almost instantly. These features are critical for New England drivers who need to maximize range and performance in the coldest conditions."
The EV6 earned the award following extensive, year-round product testing by seasoned NEMPA members in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Following days of testing in October and February, including a multi-vehicle test, NEMPA members vote to determine the winners in each category.
The EV6 continues to rise in popularity. To date, more than 14,000 EV6 models have been sold throughout the United States, including 1,716 vehicles sold in July 2022, contributing to 86-percent year-over-year growth in sales of Kia's electrified vehicles. The EV6 delivers jaw-dropping performance, ultra-fast DC charging, vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, and a flat-floor interior that utilizes sustainable-friendly materials throughout the cabin. The EV6 offers a wide array of advanced driver assistance systems, adding an unprecedented level of connectivity and safety, as well as Kia's latest-generation energy-efficient heat pump, which scavenges waste heat from the car's coolant system.
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Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electrified vehicles sold through a network of nearly 750 dealers in the U.S., including several cars and SUVs proudly assembled in America.
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The New England Motor Press Association is a united guild of more than 50 working journalists in six states and a committed partner to every major automaker. NEMPA members, who live among the most densely populated and diverse markets in the country, deliver trusted content to millions of car shoppers in New England and nationally on the internet, radio, television, newspapers, and magazines. For 35 years, NEMPA has supported the automotive industry with access to vetted, ever-expanding media outlets, exclusive events, and awards that reflect the group's rigorous vehicle testing and constant recognition of the people making it all possible. For more information, please visit www.nempa.org.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1223 PM CDT Tue Aug 30 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
counties, Travis and Williamson.
* WHEN...Until 330 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Ponding of water in
urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1223 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville,
Taylor, Anderson Mill, Windemere, Leander, Hutto, Lakeway,
Bee Cave, West Lake Hills, Hudson Bend, The Hills, Weir,
Mansfield Dam, Barton Creek, Jonestown and Volente.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
counties, Uvalde and Zavala.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
- At 1224 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Up to 2
inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
Uvalde, Crystal City, La Pryor, Washer, Blewett, Uvalde
Estates, Dabney, Cline, Laguna, Las Colonias, Montell, Reagan
Wells, Cometa and Chula Vista-River Spur.
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Northwestern quarterback Ryan Hilinski looked like a different player in the season opener.
Illinois quarterback Tommy DeVito and Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson actually did become the new faces of their programs. Connor Bazelak could join the club Friday in Indiana's opener.
In a conference where upperclassmen and experienced starters are all the rage this season, it's the new and improved quarterbacks generating some (very) early hype and plenty of hope for teams looking to turn things around.
Not many can match the way DeVito started his first game with the Fighting Illini.
“His first handoff was a big run and his first pass was a touchdown,” Illinois coach Bret Bielema said Monday. “I think Tommy will have a significant amount of improvement in a short amount of time, not that Saturday was bad, just that he's so driven, very on task.”
Most teams crave stability at football's toughest position and there are plenty of those around the Big Ten — Sean Clifford at Penn State, Tanner Morgan at Minnesota, Aidan O'Connell at Purdue, C.J. Stroud at Ohio State and Taulia Tagovailoa at Maryland.
Even the competitions look familiar with Cade McNamara and J.J. McCarthy at Michigan and Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla at Iowa.
But a handful of schools spent the offseason trying to go in a new direction and what has been dubbed Week Zero showcased three of those.
DeVito brought a strong resume from Syracuse where he finished in the top 10 in career completions, completion percentage, passer rating, TD passes and yards passing. Then he had to beat out Artur Sitkwoski, who helped the Illini beat Penn State in nine overtimes last season.
Turns out, DeVito was worth the wait. He went 27 of 37 with 194 yards and two scores while leading Illinois to a season-opening victory over Wyoming. Illinois plays Friday night at Indiana.
“I did alright," DeVito said Saturday. “I’m a lot harder on myself than people would think. I’ll probably pull out my iPad and go look through every simple throw and every decision I made on the field.”
At least he chalked up a victory. That's the next goal for the Hoosiers, who will have another new quarterack as they try to snap an eight-game losing streak and a nine-game skid in league play.
Injuries forced Hoosiers coach Tom Allen to use four starters last season but has declined to publicly announce his opening-night starter. It could very well be Bazelak, a transfer from Missouri who is hoping to replicate DeVito's inspiring debut performance.
Bazelak was the SEC's 2020 co-freshman of the year but struggled in 2021, throwing 16 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions.
“Some new faces there, and I’m excited for those guys,” Allen said. “Anxious to see our guys go out there and compete.”
Nebraska and Northwestern also are eager to see the encores of their own starters.
A year ago, Hilinski completed 54% of his throws for 958 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions. On Saturday in Ireland, the junior was 27 of 38 with 314 yards, two TDs and no interceptions in a 31-28 come-from-behind win over the Cornhuskers.
Coach Pat Fitzgerald didn't want to talk about the difference between last year and this, though Hilinski added some perspective to the confidence he and the Wildcats now possess.
“We didn’t flinch,” Hilinski said. "I looked at a scoreboard, I saw (us trailing) 14-3 and I was like, ‘This is great, we’re going to be just fine,’ and before you know it, I hit Ray on that big ball. He caught it, scored and then we just kept going from there.”
Even after another narrow loss, Nebraska saw the promise in Thompson, the former Texas quarterback who staked the Huskers to the early lead.
He finished 25 of 42 with 355 yards, one TD and two interceptions but wasn't happy with the result. Thompson knows he and his teammates must find a stronger finishing punch to end the frustration of so many close losses during Scott Frost's tenure.
And Thompson just might be the right man for the job.
“When I walk back into the locker room, obviously I look myself in the mirror,” Thompson said. ”I have to try to be perfect every day, every practice, every game.”
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ATLANTA and STUTTGART, Germany, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Porsche Consulting, Inc., based in Atlanta, GA, announced the appointment of Gregor Harman as the next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1st, 2022. Gregor has worked for Porsche Consulting in the US for over ten years, bringing his experience to different industries from transportation to industrial goods.
Given its strong ties to Porsche, Porsche Consulting, Inc. has the unique opportunity to leverage insights from a leading automotive group that provides a competitive advantage to its clients. Since the firm launched in 2011, it has continued to grow its service offerings with clients ranging from medium-sized companies to large corporations in the automotive, aerospace, transportation, and industrial goods industries, as well as financial services, consumer goods, retail, life sciences, and construction. With an emphasis on major strategic transformations, performance improvement, and innovative capacity enhancements, the firm has established itself as a clear leader in helping companies to drive measurable results.
"I'm really pleased that with Gregor we could win a seasoned leader and passionate brand ambassador to head our North American operations," says Eberhard Weiblen, CEO of the German parent company Porsche Consulting GmbH based in Stuttgart. "He is the right person at the right time and his track record of success in North America speaks for itself. He truly embodies the Porsche values and has led engagements with many of our biggest clients striving for impact while always pushing the boundaries. With his expertise leading transformation programs and his ability to empower others, we trust him to take the company to the next level, propelling thought leadership and impact for our clients forward."
When Gregor came to the United States 12 years ago, he immediately connected to the American culture. Native of France and having sharpened his skills in the competitive German automotive industry, he embraced the positive, can-do spirit of the country. This spirit fueled Gregor's passion for creating value for clients and inspired him to put down roots in America. "When I made the decision to transfer to the US – It was out of Passion and Ambition - the Passion for starting something new with a small group of colleagues and the Ambition to leave my mark by carrying our brand to new horizons and crafting a diverse team that shares the Porsche values," says Harman, who during his tenure worked with iconic companies like Royal Caribbean Group, BRP, Bombardier, Airbus, and Turner Construction.
"I feel very much at home in the US. This is where my wife is from and where our kids were born," says Harman. With the support of his family, he is forging a strong future while embracing the growth and successes thus far.
In Gregor's projects, Change Management and Transformation usually play a big role: "Challenging client stakeholders with new perspectives and insights creates a robust vision while putting people at the center of the implementation. This is the key to rapid, impactful, and sustainable success," he says. And it helps to come from a company like Porsche where attributes such as entrepreneurial spirit, passion and enthusiasm, competitive mindset, and teamwork characterized by openness and diversity are cherished. "Porsche is the brand for those who follow their dreams. I'm excited to now work with our talented team to achieve ours!"
About Porsche Consulting, Inc. | One Porsche Drive, Atlanta, GA 30354 USA
Porsche Consulting, Inc. operates on the principle of "Strategic Vision, Smart Implementation," with a mission to drive measurable results that deliver a competitive advantage to its clients. Leveraging its insight and unique position with a leading automotive group, its management consulting experts support companies worldwide, primarily with major strategic transformations, performance improvement, and innovative capacity enhancements. Clients range from medium-sized companies to large corporations in the automotive, aerospace, transportation, and industrial goods industries, as well as financial services, consumer goods, retail, life sciences, and construction. Porsche Consulting, Inc. is a subsidiary of Porsche Consulting GmbH and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with an additional office in Palo Alto, CA.
Please visit www.porsche-consulting.com to learn more.
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Active police presence spotted outside Hidalgo home
Multiple authorities responded to a home in Hidalgo Tuesday morning.
Marked vehicles with the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Unit and Hidalgo Police Department were spotted at the home on the 2300 block of East Monterrey Avenue.
Investigators were seen walking in and out of the active scene.
Crime scene tape was also put outside the perimeter of the home.
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As some of his teammates fall victim to the dog days of summer, hitting the inevitable slumps that often come for players this time of year, Jeff McNeil has been a hitting machine.
The Mets’ second baseman heads into this pivotal three-game series against the Dodgers with a .402 batting average in August. During that span, 13 of his 41 hits have been doubles and he’s had 11 games with multiple hits, including four three-hit games and a night in Atlanta where he recorded four hits.
McNeil and the Mets have always known he’s had this in him. His contact-based approach to hitting leads to tons of balls being put in play. McNeil is a bit of a free swinger who will expand the strike zone from time to time. However, his ability to get his bat to every pitch leads to a lot of base hits that drive pitchers crazy. It’s not uncommon to see McNeil choke up on the bat or deploy an almost Ichiro-like swing to try and keep an at-bat going.
The results have been great all season, but particularly this month, he’s hitting like one of the best players in the league. Only Paul Goldschmidt and Juan Soto have a higher on-base percentage among qualified National League batters during August. McNeil is doing that the old-fashioned way, too, pounding out base hit after base hit rather than relying on walks. Entering play on Tuesday, McNeil’s 41 hits are the most of any player in the month of August, and he’s got just four walks to go along with them.
Taking down the Dodgers this week at Citi Field will require a group effort, and it would certainly help if some guys in the home dugout took a page from McNeil’s book. Francisco Lindor just went hitless in the Amazin’s four-game set with the last-place Rockies. Pete Alonso has just four extra-base hits over the last 20 games. Tyler Naquin has two hits and 16 strikeouts in his last 29 plate appearances, making it all the more curious whenever he starts over Mark Canha, who’s hitting .303 since the All-Star break and handling right-handed pitchers quite easily. Brett Baty has looked like a rookie who only played six games at Triple-A, and Daniel Vogelbach is riding an 0-for-10 into the Dodger series.
While the Mets are an even 3-3 since their exhausting road trip to Atlanta and Philadelphia ended, they’ve also only scored 2.83 runs per game during that stretch. On one hand, it’s encouraging to see the Mets scrap out wins on days where they’re not hitting, as that formula is usually needed to win in October. On the other hand, the offense taking a week-long nap just as the Dodgers show up is not what the doctor ordered.
With McNeil wielding such a hot bat, it may be time for Buck Showalter to finally deviate from his lineup construction habits. His top four (Brandon Nimmo, Starling Marte, Lindor, and Alonso) are rightfully set in stone, but McNeil should be following them.
Since trading for Vogelbach and Darin Ruf, who has been slotted into the fifth in the lineup on most days, McNeil has been relegated to the sixth spot. That’s too low for an All-Star with a .321 average who’s been even better than that lately.
September should be about two things for the Mets: holding off Atlanta to cinch up the division and making firm decisions about what this team will look like in the postseason. If that means having a tough conversation with Vogelbach about hitting seventh, behind McNeil and Canha, so be it. McNeil has hit seventh or eighth far too often (35 times, to be exact) for someone who has the third-highest batting average in Major League Baseball.
Another month of hitting .400 is not a realistic September expectation for McNeil. But if he’s shown anything this season — which has been a huge bounce back from 2021, his first ever season hitting below .300 — it’s that he deserves to get as many trips to the plate as possible. Burying him behind Vogelbach can no longer be considered acceptable, especially when McNeil’s propensity for getting on base can set the table for Vogelbach’s prodigious power to drive him in.
Acquiring Naquin and Ruf has allowed McNeil to turn in his outfield glove for a permanent spot at second base. The mental security of knowing where he’ll be in the field every day has seemed to improve his overall play. Now, it’s time for him to have that same security about hitting fifth in the lineup and not driving to the ballpark wondering if he’ll be the most overqualified sixth, seventh, or even eighth hitter in the league.
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Police: Pharr man arrested on murder charge after woman's body found in Donna
A man from Pharr has confessed to killing a woman whose body was found in Donna over the weekend, according to the Donna Police Department.
Donna police on Monday arrested Andrew Stephen Scavnicky, 51, of Pharr on a murder charge.
Scavnicky was charged with murder, a first-degree felony, on Tuesday, police said. His bond was set at $750,000.
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Police say Scavnicky confessed to killing 43-year-old Monica Coronado DeLeon, whose body was found Saturday in the parking lot of a business located on the 1000 block of W. Frontage Road.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard seized an American sea drone Tuesday in the Persian Gulf and tried to tow it away, only releasing the unmanned vessel when a U.S. Navy warship and helicopter approached, officials said.
The incident marks the first time the Navy's Mideast-based 5th Fleet's new drone task force has been targeted by Iran.
While the interception ended without incident, tensions remain high between Washington and Tehran as negotiations over the Islamic Republic's tattered nuclear deal with world powers hang in the balance.
The Guard's Shahid Baziar warship attached a line to the Saildrone Explorer in the central part of the Persian Gulf in international waters late Monday night, said Cmdr. Timothy Hawkins, a 5th Fleet spokesman. The vessel then began towing the Saildrone Explorer, which carries cameras, radars and sensors for remotely monitoring the sea, Hawkins said.
The USS Thunderbolt, a Navy coastal patrol boat, as well as an MH-60 Seahawk helicopter, moved to shadow the Guard's ship. The Navy called the Shahid Baziar by radio to identify the drone as American, Hawkins said.
“Our response was one that as such made clear that this was U.S. government property and was operating in international waters and that we had every intention to take action if necessary,” the commander told The Associated Press.
Hawkins said the incident ended peacefully after some four hours as the Iranians unhooked the tow line to the drone and left the area as the American forces were nearby.
U.S. Army Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, who leads the military’s Central Command, praised the Thunderbolt’s crew for its response.
“This incident once again demonstrates Iran’s continued destabilizing, illegal and unprofessional activity in the Middle East,” he said in a statement
Iran's paramilitary Guard, which answers only to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, did not acknowledge the incident. Iran's mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The 5th Fleet launched its unmanned Task Force 59 last year. The 5th Fleet's area of responsibility includes the crucial Strait of Hormuz, the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf through which 20% of all oil passes.
It also stretches as far as the Red Sea reaches near the Suez Canal, the waterway in Egypt linking the Mideast to the Mediterranean, and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off Yemen.
It also represents a region that has seen a series of at-sea attacks in recent years. Off Yemen, bomb-laden drone boats and mines set adrift by Yemen’s Houthi rebels have damaged vessels amid that country’s yearslong war. Near the United Arab Emirates and the Strait of Hormuz, oil tankers have been seized by Iranian forces. Others have been attacked in incidents the Navy blames on Iran.
Those attacks followed about a year after then-President Donald Trump's 2018 decision to unilaterally withdraw from Iran's nuclear deal, which saw sanctions on Tehran lifted in exchange for its drastically limiting its enrichment of uranium.
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Which hernia belt is best?
A hernia is a painful condition where an internal organ pushes through your muscle and tissue. At times they can go away without intervention, but a hernia belt helps speed this process along and can prevent you from requiring a surgical fix. They can even be used to help with back pain or to help heal from a C-section.
The best hernia belt is the Uriel Meditax Inguinal Groin Hernia Belt. Its small size makes it easy to wear underneath your clothes, and it can cover the left, right or both sides.
What to know before you buy a hernia belt
Hernia belt coverage
Hernia belts are designed to cover one of two locations where hernias pop up.
- Abdominal belts look like any other belly wrap and cover the area from just below your rib cage to just above the hips. Abdominal belts are helpful for more than just hernias and are commonly used to help with back pain and postpartum issues. They can even be used like Spanx.
- Inguinal belts cover only the groin area and come in many forms while still serving the same function. They typically come in left-only, right-only and double-sided coverages.
Compression
All hernia belts provide some form of compression, but where and how strong that compression is depends on the belt. For example, abdominal belts usually provide moderate compression over the entire abdomen while inguinal belts typically place higher compression on the exact spot of the hernia.
Male vs. female hernia belts
Most hernia belts, especially abdominal belts, are unisex but others are designed to better fit a specific body type. Double-check that the belt is meant to cover your body type before you buy.
What to look for in a quality hernia belt
Fastening
Most hernia belts use hook-and-loop fasteners to make them easy to wear and adjust. Other belts, especially inguinal ones, include straps or hook-and-eye closures to keep them better situated and comfortable.
Ostomy bag
Some abdominal hernia belts have a slot for holding an ostomy bag. These slots are typically protected by multiple layers of foam or gel and are placed over the belly so you can be sure that it’s safe and won’t affect your daily life.
Boning
Some hernia belts have boning, which are pieces of plastic that help retain shape and provide extra support.
How much you can expect to spend on a hernia belt
They can cost as little as $15 to as much as $50. Basic belts shouldn’t cost more than $25 while better belts cost up to $40. Anything more is specialized to tackle specifically located hernias.
Hernia belt FAQ
Can I wear a hernia belt before and after surgery?
A. Yes, though you should wear different types of hernia belts based on what stage of the process you’re in. An average off-the-shelf belt with good support is best to help manage your condition while you’re waiting for your surgery. Afterward, the type of belt you need should be chosen by your doctor. For example, you don’t want a belt with too much compression if that could interfere with your healing process.
Can a hernia belt get wet?
A. No, hernia belts aren’t designed to get wet, not counting any dampness that may come from absorbing sweat. If you’re trying to protect bandages that can’t come off in the shower, you’ll need to buy a special film or just use plastic wrap. If you’re wanting to swim you can get a compression bathing suit, though you should check with your doctor to see if it’s safe to get in the pool at all.
What can I do to stop my hernia belt from itching?
A. If your belt is itching and it just won’t stop, you can try one of these methods to save yourself.
- Get a new belt: Some hernia belts may contain materials you’re allergic to such as latex. As long as you wear a belt like this, it won’t ever stop itching.
- Change your detergent: If you’re trying a new detergent or soap and that’s what you used to wash your belt, it’s probably the culprit. If your other clothes itch too you’ll know for sure.
- Use lotion: This can help soothe current itching and prevent more. If you’re post-surgery then lotion can get inside your wounds, meaning it isn’t an option.
- Wear it over your clothes: This may not be an option depending on the belt or if you desire privacy, but it can solve most itching fast.
What’s the best hernia belt to buy?
Top hernia belt
Uriel Meditax Inguinal Groin Hernia Belt
What you need to know: This belt is as small as possible to help you without hindrance.
What you’ll love: It’s small enough to be worn underneath your clothes but can be worn above your underwear to prevent skin irritation. There’s no effect on your range of motion. It comes in four sizes and each size has a left, right and double coverage option.
What you should consider: The small size also means it only covers hernias in one location. A few consumers had issues with the hook-and-loop straps suddenly coming undone.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top hernia belt for the money
Ortonyx Abdominal Binder for Men and Women
What you need to know: This is a great budget wrap that helps the abdominal area.
What you’ll love: It can be worn above your shirt or below it and a plush inner side helps prevent irritation when worn against the skin. It uses hook-and-loop straps that can attach anywhere on the band, making fine-tuning the fit easy. It comes in two sizes.
What you should consider: The small size isn’t small enough for the especially petite. People recovering from surgery found it irritated their wounds when worn directly against them.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
BraceAbility Abdominal Stomach Binder
What you need to know: This belt is good for providing as much support as possible.
What you’ll love: There’s no latex to be allergy-free. It uses four panels so it can conform to any body type and the hook-and-loop straps make it easy to adjust the fit. It comes in multiple sizes and 9- or 12-inch heights.
What you should consider: It can feel bulky when worn underneath your clothing. A few purchasers had issues with it stretching out after prolonged use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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AP, other news outlets sue Uvalde officials for records
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The Associated Press and other news organizations are suing officials in Uvalde, Texas, after months of refusal to publicly release records related to the May massacre at Robb Elementary School.
The lawsuit filed Monday in Uvalde County asks a court to force the city, school district and sheriff’s department to turn over 911 recordings, personnel records and other documents. Newsrooms have requested them under Texas open records laws since a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers on May 24.
More than three months after one of the deadliest classroom shootings in U.S. history, news organizations have turned to courts in an effort to obtain information and records that Uvalde officials and state police have argued they cannot release because of ongoing investigations. The Texas Attorney General’s Office has also ruled that Uvalde officials cannot withhold all records.
Misleading and outright false statements by authorities about the police response in the initial hours and days after the attack on a fourth-grade classroom — which lasted more than 70 minutes — have sowed distrust that remains among many Uvalde residents.
“The obfuscation and inaction have only prolonged the pain of victims, their families and the community at large, all of whom continue to cry out for transparency regarding the events of that day,” the lawsuit states.
A spokeswoman for the city of Uvalde said they had to be served a copy of the lawsuit and declined comment. Representatives for the school district and sheriff’s office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Uvalde officials, including Mayor Don McLaughlin, have previously citied ongoing investigations in their defense of the city continuing to withhold some records. The city has released some body camera footage from Uvalde police that show officers from multiple agencies in and outside the school during the attack.
The fullest account of the shooting has so far come from a report from a Texas House investigative committee that found wide failures by nearly 400 officers who rushed to the scene but waited more than an hour to confront the gunman. The report, released in July, also noted that Uvalde families had “already waited too long for answers and transparency.”
The Texas Department of Public Safety, which had more than 90 officers at the scene, has also denied public records requests since the shooting.
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CEO Darbon sends pre-season message to Saints supporters
Saints CEO Mark Darbon has sent a lengthy message to supporters ahead of the start of the new season.
You can read it in full here...
With the start of the 2022/23 Gallagher Premiership just around the corner, I wanted to provide an update on a number of recent club matters, as well as address any concerns you may have in relation to recent developments at Worcester Warriors
The situation at Sixways is truly saddening and we all hope that a quick solution is found to keep the club afloat.
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Worcester is a great rugby club, an important part of the local community, and it would be huge loss to rugby in this country if they were to no longer exist.
Our thoughts are with the players, staff, and the club’s supporters during what must be an unsettling and distressing time.
Sadly, Warriors’ difficulties are a stark reminder of the challenging financial model for many Premiership clubs, and the sport more broadly. But I wanted to reassure you that while the economic climate is clearly extremely challenging, Saints continue to be financially resilient.
We were pleased with our commercial performance in the 2021/22 season – the first full season of crowds since the pandemic – driven by progress both on and off the pitch.
However, the club remains extremely vigilant to the financial stresses we will all be facing during the cost-of-living crisis, and hope that you can continue to support Saints as best you can in the coming season.
Work on Saints’ new High Performance Centre located to the south of cinch Stadium at Franklin Garden’s is now into its third month.
The development is steadily progressing, with the groundworks largely complete and the steel frame to be erected soon, and we hope to be able to open the facility early in the new year.
The ongoing building works have meant that the playing squad relocated to Northampton School for Boys for pre-season training.
While it has been unusual not to have the players and coaching staff on-site during the summer months, NSB has done a superb job hosting us. The school’s facilities are excellent, and I would like to thank everyone at NSB for helping us prepare for the new season and for making the coaches and players feel so welcome.
An important element of the pre-season schedule, the Blakiston Challenge, was won for the second consecutive year by Alex Coles – an outstanding achievement.
The gruelling annual fitness test, which takes place in the grounds of Castle Ashby, is named after Freddie Blakiston, a former Saint (#494) who received the Military Cross for bravery during the First World War.
It’s difficult to convey in words just how tough the Blakiston Challenge is, so we have put together a short film about this unique yearly event which will be released shortly on Saints’ social channels and hosted on the club website.
This will be the third film we have released in recent months to try and give supporters a better understanding of what happens behind the scenes. In case you missed the other two, they can be found HERE.
I’ve been pleased with the way the new coaching group have taken the reigns following the departure of Chris Boyd.
We believe we have an extremely talented group of coaches, and they continue to be supported by a stable and high quality group of heads of department, plus their support staff, across all of our rugby activities.
Our new director of rugby, Phil Dowson, is excited with the progress made by the playing group over the summer.
Our new recruits – such as Lukhan Salakaia-Loto, Angus Scott-Young, Sam Graham and James Ramm – have integrated well, and after many got a run out at the Gardens in our pre-season win over Bedford Blues, we look forward to seeing them make their full Saints debuts in the coming weeks.
In recent days we have also welcomed our internationals back into training following summer tours to the Southern Hemisphere with their countries.
Mandatory rest periods vary depending on how much game time each player had on tour, but we will integrate everyone back into Premiership action as soon as we are able to.
We were thrilled to announce over the last couple of weeks that both Emmanuel Iyogun and Tommy Freeman have extended their contracts and committed to the club for the long-term. Both are graduates of our thriving Saints Academy system and have been regularly producing performances beyond their years for some time now, with Tommy earning his first international caps this summer for his efforts, and I’m sure you’ll agree they both have very bright futures ahead of them.
The Gallagher Premiership season may not have started yet, but the club has already won its first piece of silverware. Saints Wheelchair Rugby claimed a spectacular maiden WR5s Premiership last Sunday with an extra-time try against defending champions Leicester Tigers at Stoke Mandeville Stadium.
It is a phenomenal achievement considering the team was newly promoted from the Championship division just nine months ago, and I extend my warmest congratulations to everyone involved in the set-up.
For those of you who haven’t watched wheelchair rugby before, I wholeheartedly recommend the experience. It is a magnificent sport to watch live and as you can imagine, the final against Tigers was particularly dramatic.
The team continued their good form over the Bank Holiday weekend, winning the Midlands Development League, and now look forward to playing in Poland later this year having qualified for European competition for the first time.
For more information about the team, or about how you can get involved (playing or volunteering) in wheelchair rugby, please visit the club website HEREIn the community, Saints recently hosted what we believe to be the largest girls rugby camp ever held in the UK at Stowe School.
The club’s community department have been running residential camps at Stowe for over a decade, introducing the first four-day girls camp back in 2018. Since then, female participation has increased rapidly – with a total of 140 girls attending this year’s camp to make it one of the largest girl’s rugby camps in the world.
It was a proud moment to see so many players taking part, and goes to show how much appetite there is for women’s and girls’ rugby in our region.
This year’s camp also marked another first as Loughborough Lightning’s players and coaches helped deliver a day of coaching.
Without doubt, the club’s partnership with Lightning is helping to harness that excitement around girl’s rugby and we are incredibly excited for what the future holds.
Our partnership with Lightning continues to grow on the field too.
Following the success of last year’s double header, a number of Loughborough’s fixtures will be played at cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens this season – with further details on the games to be announced in the coming weeks.
With the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand on the horizon, a big few months lie ahead for the women’s game.
We wish the Red Roses the very best of luck with their campaign, and hope we can host more of their matches here in Northampton in the not-too-distant future.
Elsewhere, the club is proud to have created a Benevolent Fund which aims to provide direct support to past and current players and staff members – as well as their immediate dependents – during times of need.
Sitting as part of the Northampton Saints Foundation, the Fund is underpinned by dedicated fundraising activity, the first of which took place last weekend when a group of 15 former Saints embarked on a 100-mile Tour of Northamptonshire, passing through eleven grassroots rugby clubs before returning to the Gardens.
Well done to all involved on an excellent first fundraising event – it was fantastic to see all the exhausted former players roll through the stadium’s gates before heading into the ground to watch our match against Bedford.
They raised just over £5,000 (and counting!) so their hard work was certainly worth it! If you would be interested in helping to fundraise for the Benevolent Fund, please contact Paul Shields at [email protected]
Alternatively, if you would like more information about the Fund, please click HERE.
You all will have seen over the weekend the club launched our new away kit for the 2022/23 season, to go along with the new home strip and training wear collection which were released earlier in the summer.
It’s been very exciting to see our partnership with cinch progress to the next level, with their branding appearing on the front of our jerseys for the first time.
It would be remiss of me not to mention Travis Perkins at this point following the conclusion of their stint as our principal partner, but TP remains an integral part of the club as our headline community partner, and we look forward to our relationship continuing for many more years to come.
The away kit in particular has been flying off the shelves since its launch, with the striking new purple colourway clearly very popular!
Our kit continues to be amongst the most competitively priced in the Premiership, but stock is limited so don’t delay if you’re thinking of getting your hands on one!
While our new Supporter Engagement Group is now up and running (with a couple of highly productive meetings under our belts so far), we also pledged on its launch to continue to give our supporters the platform to provide direct feedback to the club.
To that end, we will be hosting the first season ticket holder forum of the campaign before Christmas – with a precise date to be announced in the coming weeks.
Keep your eyes peeled for that one, as it is an event which always fills up fast.
After listening to the Supporter Engagement Group’s feedback, we’ll also be hosting an Open Day during the second half of the season to give you all a chance to get a look at our new training facility once it is completed.
But for now, we’re looking forward to welcoming you all back to cinch Stadium at Franklin’s Gardens for our first home game of the season on Thursday, September 8, when we take on Saracens in the Premiership Rugby Cup.
The start of a new season is always a time for optimism and opportunity, and of course we’ll be hoping to go even further in 2022/23 than we did last term in the race for the Premiership title.
So, be sure to get along to the ground as often as possible and show the team the same incredible support we felt throughout last year.
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TORONTO and PARK CITY, Utah, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DW Healthcare Partners ("DWHP") a healthcare-focused private equity firm, announced the closing of its sale of Med-Pharmex Holdings, Inc ("Med-Pharmex", or the "Company") to Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC ("Dechra"). Med-Pharmex is a leading, fully-integrated veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturer focused on developing, manufacturing, and commercializing animal health drugs.
"It has been a pleasure to work with Med-Pharmex over the years. Med-Pharmex represents DWHP's first investment in the animal health space, and since then, we have added three additional animal health investments to our portfolio." said Andrew Carragher Co-Founder and Managing Partner. "Dechra is the perfect buyer for Med-Pharmex, and we look forward to watching the Company continue to grow and scale under Dechra's ownership."
"Med-Pharmex has a rich history, built over nearly 40 years, of efficiently developing, manufacturing, and distributing animal health products that are valued by our customers. Our recent investments in people, processes, technologies, and facilities have strengthened our quality foundation enabling us to now support significant growth", said Paul Hays, Med-Pharmex's CEO. "I am so proud of our people and what they have accomplished in the last few years. Dechra's investment, capabilities, and vision for the business will build on this foundation and leverage the ability of our people and site to provide even more value to customers and stakeholders alike."
"The speed at which the Company improved operationally over the last couple of years was the highlight of our investment" said Eric Moore, Principal at DWHP. "What the Med-Pharmex team has accomplished is nothing short of remarkable. We would like to thank them for all of their hard work and dedication."
Stifel acted as exclusive financial advisor to Med-Pharmex for the transaction.
DW Healthcare Partners is a private equity firm focused exclusively on the healthcare industry. The firm manages over $1.3 billion in aggregate capital commitments and invests in leading healthcare companies with proven management teams. DW Healthcare Partners is led by seasoned healthcare executives with more than 120 years of combined industry experience. The firm provides capital, strategic guidance, and acquisition expertise to help mid-stage companies grow and scale. For more information, please visit: dwhp.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding our future business expectations, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical facts contained in this press release, including statements regarding future results of the operations and financial position of the Company, including financial targets, business strategy, and plans and objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results predicted. New risks emerge from time to time. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated.
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
0-9-2
(zero, nine, two)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
0-9-2
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TORONTO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An innovative avatar profile NFT called Throwing Dude Space Camp (TDSC) is launching in the Fall or Winter 2023. 10,000 NFTs will be available. TDSC features next-level art, astonishing rarity, and a ground-breaking road map. Click here to join the waitlist.
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WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Albany NY
222 PM EDT Tue Aug 30 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southeastern Fulton,
west central Saratoga and east central Montgomery Counties through
245 PM EDT...
At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Galway, or 7 miles northeast of Amsterdam, moving northeast at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph, pea size hail, and heavy rain.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible. Heavy rains could cause ponding of water on
roadways.
Locations impacted include...
Hagaman, Galway, Rock City Falls, Parkis Mills, Shaw Corners,
Barkersville, West Milton, Glenwild, Wiley Corners, West Galway,
Whiteside Corners, North Milton, Frink Corner, Hagedorns Mills, West
Corners, Mosherville, West Charlton, Union Mills, Skinner Corners and
Shuttleworth Corners.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4319 7413 4309 7384 4295 7404 4295 7409
4292 7409 4297 7418
TIME...MOT...LOC 1822Z 202DEG 8KT 4302 7410
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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Through Aug. 29
- Opinion: State champ Cromwell/Portland deserves better field
- Middletown Post 75’s Dan Botti the ultimate players’ coach
- Middletown, RCP face different paths to Legion Super Regionals
- Quinn, Weisenberg help spark 19U Middletown Post 75ers
- 75ers chasing elusive American Legion state title
- Cromwell hurdler who is legally blind among state’s best
- Augeri: Middletown seizes control of Legion Zone 3 race
- James, Boyle offer words of wisdom to area football teams
- RCP, Middletown Post 75 both undefeated heading into Legion series
- Middletown Post 75 hopes to celebrate 75th anniversary with title | https://www.middletownpress.com/sports/article/NASCAR-Cup-Series-Laps-Led-Percentage-17407795.php | 2022-08-30T19:11:00Z | https://www.middletownpress.com/sports/article/NASCAR-Cup-Series-Laps-Led-Percentage-17407795.php | true |
As more states make recreational marijuana legal, there is evidence that legalization leads to more usage.
According to a study released last week in the journal Addiction, people born in states where cannabis was made legal were 24% more likely to use cannabis after legalization.
The study also examined 111 sets of identical twins. Most sets of twins included one person who lived in a state where cannabis is legal and the other twin living somewhere it is not. The study found that an identical twin who lived in a state with legalized marijuana was 20% more likely to use it.
While the study gives strong evidence that legalization leads to higher usage, there might be some caveats.
“One potential alternative explanation for increases in use associated with legalization could be that it instead reflects an increased openness to report activities that are no longer illegal. We cannot determine whether this is the case, but we note that we also saw increases in reported cannabis use by residents of illegal states,” the authors wrote.
Although marijuana possession is now legal in states such as Colorado, it remains a crime at the federal level. | https://www.abc15.com/news/national/legalizing-cannabis-appears-to-increase-usage-study-finds | 2022-08-30T19:12:31Z | https://www.abc15.com/news/national/legalizing-cannabis-appears-to-increase-usage-study-finds | true |
WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1223 PM CDT Tue Aug 30 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 330 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
counties, Travis and Williamson.
* WHEN...Until 330 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Ponding of water in
urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1223 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville,
Taylor, Anderson Mill, Windemere, Leander, Hutto, Lakeway,
Bee Cave, West Lake Hills, Hudson Bend, The Hills, Weir,
Mansfield Dam, Barton Creek, Jonestown and Volente.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
expected.
counties, Uvalde and Zavala.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
- At 1224 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause small stream flooding. Up to 2
inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 2 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
Uvalde, Crystal City, La Pryor, Washer, Blewett, Uvalde
Estates, Dabney, Cline, Laguna, Las Colonias, Montell, Reagan
Wells, Cometa and Chula Vista-River Spur.
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The recent death of a U.S. diplomat marks the second time a State Department employee was killed this summer while riding a bike.
In a news release on Friday, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said they were called to the scene on Aug. 25 just after 4 p.m. after a flatbed truck struck a bicyclist.
Deputies said 42-year-old Sarah Joan Langenkamp was in the bicycle lane when she was struck and then ran over by a truck that was turning into a parking lot.
Langenkamp was pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said.
The name of the truck driver has not been released.
Officials told ABC News that the investigation into the crash is still ongoing.
According to ABC News and FOX News, Langenkamp served as a diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The State Department confirmed with the news outlets that Langenkamp is the second federal employee killed this year while bike riding.
According to the news outlets, Shawn O’Donnell, a Foreign Service Officer, died on July 20 after being struck by a Mack cement truck in D.C. | https://www.kbzk.com/news/national/2-state-department-employees-have-died-this-summer-while-riding-bicycles | 2022-08-30T19:14:30Z | https://www.kbzk.com/news/national/2-state-department-employees-have-died-this-summer-while-riding-bicycles | false |
Teamsters Hold Practice Picket to Demand an End to Poverty Wages, Discrimination, and Greenwashing
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, hundreds of University of Minnesota (UMN) service workers represented by Teamsters Local 320 protested on the school's campus to demand an end to poverty wages and abusive employment practices.
"It's shameful that the University of Minnesota has a billion dollars left over at the end of the year, coming off the backs of workers who are homeless and don't have enough money for food," said Brian Aldes, Local 320 Secretary-Treasurer. "The State of Minnesota, UMN President Joan Gabel, and the Board of Regents need to understand that if our brothers and sisters at the university are forced to strike, the Teamsters are ready to take up this fight, no matter the cost."
The protesting service workers were joined by student and environmental groups, faculty members, community leaders, and elected officials—including Minnesota Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman and Minnesota Workforce and Business Development Chair Mohamud Noor.
Local 320 represents 1,500 workers at UMN who clean buildings, service dormitories, maintain grounds, prepare food, maintain HVAC systems, care for research animals, drive trucks, and perform other activities across the university's five campuses. Many of the workers are Black, including immigrants from Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and other East African countries.
According to a recent survey of more than 450 current and former UMN service workers that was conducted by Local 320, more than 62 percent reported not earning enough money to pay for basic expenses every month. Almost 12 percent reported experiencing homelessness at least once while working at the university.
The Local 320 survey results also indicate UMN workers are concerned about discriminatory treatment. Twenty-eight percent of workers of color "strongly agree" or "agree" that their race, nationality, or ethnic group affects the way their supervisor treats them. Nearly half of female and non-binary workers report that university supervisors discriminate against workers based on their race, nationality, gender, religion, disability, or sexual orientation at least some of the time.
A study on compensation from UMN's Office of Human Resources shows that job salaries for campus operations positions are, on average, 13 percent below the market median. It also showed about three-quarters of workers' salaries are below the market salary median.
"Right now, wages are so low and costs so high that UMN cannot recruit and retain staff for key departments," Aldes said.
Workers are concerned about being able to properly care for medical research animals on campus and properly staff food service operations. Due to inadequate staffing, the UMN waste reduction program cannot be implemented effectively. This results in large amounts of reusable waste being burned in the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center incinerator, which has been criticized for polluting an area of the city already full of racial and economic disparities.
"If UMN doesn't change its behavior at the bargaining table, we anticipate our members taking a strike authorization vote in the coming weeks," Aldes said.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
Contact:
Matt McQuaid, (202) 624-6877
mmcquaid@teamster.org
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Rawalpindi:The City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi has finalised traffic arrangements for the National T-20 Cup matches to be played here at the Pindi Cricket Stadium from August 30 to September 7.
Under the traffic plan devised on the orders of Chief Traffic Officer (Rawalpindi) Naveed Irshad, more than 200 traffic police personnel will perform duty during the cricket matches to maintain traffic flow.
In the wake of rush of cricket fans on the Double Road, additional traffic police personnel will be deployed on other alternative routes.
CTO Naveed Irshad has directed all the circle in-charges to monitor the traffic arrangements in their circles, and ordered the sector in-charges to be present in the field and to keep the flow of traffic uninterrupted.
Rawalpindi:Additional Deputy Commissioner General and Managing Director of Rawalpindi Waste Management Company ...
Rawalpindi:Police have arrested four gamblers and recovered bet money Rs33,000 and four mobile phones from their...
Islamabad:The Islamabad Wildlife Management Board on Monday decided to launch strict action against the tourists and...
Rawalpindi:Another 39 individuals have tested positive for dengue fever in the last 24 hours in this region of the...
Islamabad:Islamabad Capital Territory administration has arrested four shopkeepers for overcharging and not...
Rawalpindi:The residents of various areas of Rawalpindi city are facing many problems due to caved-in, pothole-ridden... | https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/986708-ctp-finalise-traffic-arrangements-for-t20 | 2022-08-30T19:18:27Z | https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/986708-ctp-finalise-traffic-arrangements-for-t20 | true |
2 children die in fire caused by cigarette lighter 1 was playing with, officials say
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - Investigators said they have discovered the cause of a fire that broke out at a mobile home and killed two children last week in Alabama.
Sgt. Mark Bailey said the Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office determined one of the victims, 4-year-old Liam Barnes, was playing with a cigarette lighter.
“The mother has confirmed that that is her cigarette lighter,” Bailey told WALA. “She usually keeps it in the kitchen. The 4-year-old obviously got a hold of the lighter, made it back to the bedroom and was playing with the lighter when he ignited the mattress.”
Bailey said it did not take long for flames to engulf the room and take over the home around 8:30 p.m. Thursday. He said Liam was inside the bedroom, and 2-year-old Noah Gordon was in a closet.
Bailey said the mother, Kali Sherman, briefly went over to a neighbor to deliver dinner. By the time she noticed the fire, it was engulfed. She managed to get Noah and her 10-month-old child, Sebastian Gordon, out of the home. While Sebastian survived, Noah and Liam did not.
Bailey said rescue workers rushed both to the hospital, but they died from smoke inhalation and related burns.
“We’ve obviously talked to her and several neighbors,” he said. “She never does leave the kids alone. She never leaves them alone for any period of time. She never leaves the house with the kids inside.”
That has been the observation of next-door neighbor Shaun Kendall, as well. Kendall, a tattoo artist who is donating part of his fees to help the family, said he has raised $340 so far.
“I’ve never known them to be anything other than good parents,” he said.
Kendall said his Ring camera captured the fire.
“It shows that this side, it wasn’t that much smoke. But the middle started catching fire,” he said. “This was a tragic, tragic – to say the least – incident. It was accidental. There was no intent and no, you know, there was just no recklessness there.”
To Bailey, the tragedy highlights the importance of making sure young children do not have access to anything dangerous. He compares it to secure guns in the home.
“Why should we not do the same for cigarette lighters, matches, and other dangerous objects that can cause damage or loss of life?” he said. “Fire safety is just as important to me as gun safety.”
Bailey also said the smoke alarms in the home were not working. He urged people to check those fire detectors periodically.
“Teach your children about fire safety,” he said. “If a fire alarm goes off, a fire breaks out, don’t hide in a safe space in the closet. Go out. Get to the outside if you can.”
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How to Watch Oakland Athletics vs. Washington Nationals Live Online on August 30, 2022: TV Channels/Streaming
On Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 7:05 PM EDT, the Washington Nationals face the Oakland Athletics. The game is airing exclusively on NBC Sports California and MASN2, which you can stream with a Live TV Streaming Service.
Washington Nationals vs. Oakland Athletics
- When: Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 7:05 PM EDT
- TV: NBC Sports California and MASN2
- Stream: Watch with 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM
In Washington, the game is streaming on MASN2, which is available with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM. Since Hulu, YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Sling TV do not carry MASN2, this is your only option to stream Washington Nationals games all year long.
In San Francisco, the game is streaming on NBC Sports California, which is available with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM. You can also stream it on fuboTV, Hulu Live TV, and YouTube TV to watch Oakland Athletics games all year long.
Can you stream Washington Nationals vs. Oakland Athletics on MLB.TV?
If you live out-of-market, you can stream most games on MLB.TV, including Washington Nationals vs. Oakland Athletics. You can try MLB.TV with a 7-Day Free Trial.
You can stream this game without cable on Apple TV, Roku, Android TV, Amazon Fire TV, & Mobile with a Live TV Streaming Service like DIRECTV STREAM, fuboTV, Hulu Live TV, and YouTube TV. If you haven’t tried it before, you can get a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM.
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Oakland Athletics vs. Washington Nationals Game Preview: Nationals take on the Athletics in first of 3-game series
Oakland Athletics (48-81, fifth in the AL West) vs. Washington Nationals (43-85, fifth in the NL East)
Washington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Cole Irvin (6-11, 3.16 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 98 strikeouts); Nationals: Erick Fedde (5-8, 4.88 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 76 strikeouts)
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nationals -115, Athletics -105; over/under is 8 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals host the Oakland Athletics to begin a three-game series.
Washington is 20-46 at home and 43-85 overall. Nationals hitters are batting a collective .246, which ranks seventh in the NL.
Oakland has gone 26-37 in road games and 48-81 overall. The Athletics have a 16-9 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.
The teams meet Tuesday for the first time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Luke Voit leads the Nationals with 17 home runs while slugging .414. Joey Meneses is 12-for-39 with three doubles, a home run and two RBI over the past 10 games.
Seth Brown leads the Athletics with 17 home runs while slugging .418. Sean Murphy is 10-for-32 with three doubles and an RBI over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Nationals: 4-6, .220 batting average, 3.10 ERA, outscored by five runs
Athletics: 5-5, .211 batting average, 3.83 ERA, outscored by 15 runs
INJURIES: Nationals: Yadiel Hernandez: 60-Day IL (left calf), MacKenzie Gore: 15-Day IL (elbow), Evan Lee: 60-Day IL (flexor), Stephen Strasburg: 60-Day IL (ribs), Tanner Rainey: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jackson Tetreault: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Carter Kieboom: 60-Day IL (forearm), Sean Doolittle: 60-Day IL (elbow), Will Harris: 60-Day IL (pectoral), Joe Ross: 60-Day IL (elbow)
Athletics: Dany Jimenez: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Skye Bolt: 10-Day IL (knee), Paul Blackburn: 60-Day IL (finger), Ramon Laureano: 10-Day IL (oblique), Daulton Jefferies: 60-Day IL (arm), Deolis Guerra: 60-Day IL (elbow), Brent Honeywell Jr.: 60-Day IL (elbow) | https://thestreamable.com/news/how-to-watch-washington-nationals-vs-oakland-athletics-2022-08-30 | 2022-08-30T19:20:37Z | https://thestreamable.com/news/how-to-watch-washington-nationals-vs-oakland-athletics-2022-08-30 | true |
2 children die in fire caused by cigarette lighter 1 was playing with, officials say
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - Investigators said they have discovered the cause of a fire that broke out at a mobile home and killed two children last week in Alabama.
Sgt. Mark Bailey said the Alabama State Fire Marshal’s Office determined one of the victims, 4-year-old Liam Barnes, was playing with a cigarette lighter.
“The mother has confirmed that that is her cigarette lighter,” Bailey told WALA. “She usually keeps it in the kitchen. The 4-year-old obviously got a hold of the lighter, made it back to the bedroom and was playing with the lighter when he ignited the mattress.”
Bailey said it did not take long for flames to engulf the room and take over the home around 8:30 p.m. Thursday. He said Liam was inside the bedroom, and 2-year-old Noah Gordon was in a closet.
Bailey said the mother, Kali Sherman, briefly went over to a neighbor to deliver dinner. By the time she noticed the fire, it was engulfed. She managed to get Noah and her 10-month-old child, Sebastian Gordon, out of the home. While Sebastian survived, Noah and Liam did not.
Bailey said rescue workers rushed both to the hospital, but they died from smoke inhalation and related burns.
“We’ve obviously talked to her and several neighbors,” he said. “She never does leave the kids alone. She never leaves them alone for any period of time. She never leaves the house with the kids inside.”
That has been the observation of next-door neighbor Shaun Kendall, as well. Kendall, a tattoo artist who is donating part of his fees to help the family, said he has raised $340 so far.
“I’ve never known them to be anything other than good parents,” he said.
Kendall said his Ring camera captured the fire.
“It shows that this side, it wasn’t that much smoke. But the middle started catching fire,” he said. “This was a tragic, tragic – to say the least – incident. It was accidental. There was no intent and no, you know, there was just no recklessness there.”
To Bailey, the tragedy highlights the importance of making sure young children do not have access to anything dangerous. He compares it to secure guns in the home.
“Why should we not do the same for cigarette lighters, matches, and other dangerous objects that can cause damage or loss of life?” he said. “Fire safety is just as important to me as gun safety.”
Bailey also said the smoke alarms in the home were not working. He urged people to check those fire detectors periodically.
“Teach your children about fire safety,” he said. “If a fire alarm goes off, a fire breaks out, don’t hide in a safe space in the closet. Go out. Get to the outside if you can.”
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
5-5-0-9
(five, five, zero, nine)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Midday" game were:
5-5-0-9
(five, five, zero, nine) | https://www.myplainview.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17407819.php | 2022-08-30T19:25:25Z | https://www.myplainview.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-4-Midday-game-17407819.php | true |
3 officers hospitalized for suspected secondary drug exposure after arresting man on narcotics, police say
SUNSET BEACH, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) – Three police officers in North Carolina were hospitalized for suspected secondary drug exposure on Sunday after encountering the same man.
According to the Sunset Beach Police Department, the officers were exposed to narcotics during an arrest.
Police responded to a call for two people reportedly under the influence of drugs. The two people were arrested for felony drug possession, but suddenly, one of the officers began to feel sick.
An ambulance rushed the officer to the hospital for suspected secondary narcotics exposure.
One of the people who was arrested was also taken to the hospital for treatment. Once he was released, a second officer drove the man from the hospital to the jail.
While en route, the officer began to feel sick and called for assistance. That officer was also taken to the hospital via ambulance for suspected secondary drug exposure.
A third officer then picked up the man and brought him to the Brunswick County Detention Center, but after dropping him off, that officer also began to feel sick and was taken to the hospital.
Sunset Beach police said all three officers have been released from the hospital.
Teams in hazmat suits sealed the drugs to be moved. The State Bureau of Investigation will test the drugs to find out what they are.
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Trusted since 1885, California-based Morris & Garritano extends its decorated success and reputation with several new Advisors and an upcoming office location in Orange County.
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Morris & Garritano boasts a longstanding legacy of more than 137 years as an independent, full-service insurance agency focusing on business insurance, workers' compensation, employee benefits, personal lines, surety, and life insurance. A four-time winner of Insurance Journal's Best Agency to Work For, M&G is routinely recognized for their superior service, culture, and advocacy.
Headquartered in San Luis Obispo, the agency would like to introduce several new Advisors to the team representing their services and business relationships in their growing California territories.
With more than two decades of prior industry experience, Benefits Advisor Sara Cereghino is passionate about establishing, building, and nurturing client relationships. "I consistently give personal attention to achieving optimal results for my client's evolving business needs," she says, "as well as providing peace of mind as a strategic business partner." Sara joins the M&G team bringing further representation to clients in the Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, continuing the agency's legacy in those territories.
Commercial Risk Advisor Mike Kane is new to the Morris & Garritano family and an Orange County local boasting two decades of industry involvement. Mike expresses his eagerness to represent the agency by saying, "I'm excited about the opportunity to build lasting relationships with businesses in the Orange County area. We have a lot to offer here at M&G and it's great to be a part of that journey."
Further up the coast, Benefits Advisor Kyle Falce brings his 13 years of industry experience to represent the agency and serve the business community of Northern Monterey and the Bay Area. "It's so rewarding to get to work with business owners pairing a strategic benefits plan with best-in-class service," he says. "This allows them to meet their growth goals and be the type of employer their employees are delighted to work for."
Providing coverage for businesses of all sizes, Morris & Garritano goes above and beyond by offering personalized education and advocacy for their clients regarding commercial coverages, employee benefits, workers' compensation, human resources, and compliance services.
With this growth and development, businesses throughout California will have increased access to the trusted, comprehensive services and resources offered by Morris & Garritano. To see how M&G can protect and strengthen your business, give their team a call today at (805) 543-6887 or learn more at morrisgarritano.com.
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OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Canadian police said Tuesday they are investigating after Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland was subjected to a profane tirade at city hall in Grande Prairie, Alberta.
A video posted on Twitter shows a large man approach Freeland, swearing at her and calling her a “traitor.″ The man in the video looms in front of open elevator doors and tells Freeland to get out of Alberta, while a woman tells her, “You don’t belong here.”
Canada’s Liberal Party government and many of its COVID-19 policies have been unpopular in Alberta, which is Canada’s most conservative province.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police said physical or verbal actions in person or online may violate the law, though it didn’t specify the potential violation. It added that if the criminal threshold is not met for laying charges, it examines threats and derogatory comments from an intelligence perspective.
Freeland was accompanied by some female staffers when she was briefly accosted Friday, and the incident has been widely condemned.
“Threats, violence — intimidation of any kind — are always unacceptable, and this kind of cowardly behavior threatens and undermines our democracy and our values and openness and respect upon which Canada was built,” Prime Minster Justin Trudeau said Monday.
Trudeau characterized the confrontation as a backlash of a type that has been growing on social media for many years, saying that women who speak up on social media are often subjected to harassment and toxicity. He said that diminishes a woman’s voice and her right to free expression.
Freeland, an Alberta native, has said that what happened was wrong and nobody should have to up with threats and intimidation.
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- Experts selected EV6 for its seasonal durability, engineering excellence, and expressive design
- EV6 was chosen by a cohort of more than 50 working journalists in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont
BOSTON, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kia EV6 received the 2022 Winter Vehicle Award for Best Electric Vehicle from the New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA). The EV6 was recognized for its all-around engineering excellence and durability in the harshest climatic conditions by the journalist guild representing internet, radio, television, newspapers, and magazines from the New England region.
"Kia's new logo sums up its new EV6," said Clifford Atiyeh, Vice President, NEMPA. "It's a clean-sheet design that lives in the present and promises an exciting future. The EV6 is a fast electric car that looks like a spaceship, but it's also practical for all seasons. Kia's Winter Mode helps maintain the battery's performance in cold weather while the heat pump is more efficient than resistive heaters. The all-wheel drive system varies torque almost instantly. These features are critical for New England drivers who need to maximize range and performance in the coldest conditions."
The EV6 earned the award following extensive, year-round product testing by seasoned NEMPA members in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Following days of testing in October and February, including a multi-vehicle test, NEMPA members vote to determine the winners in each category.
The EV6 continues to rise in popularity. To date, more than 14,000 EV6 models have been sold throughout the United States, including 1,716 vehicles sold in July 2022, contributing to 86-percent year-over-year growth in sales of Kia's electrified vehicles. The EV6 delivers jaw-dropping performance, ultra-fast DC charging, vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, and a flat-floor interior that utilizes sustainable-friendly materials throughout the cabin. The EV6 offers a wide array of advanced driver assistance systems, adding an unprecedented level of connectivity and safety, as well as Kia's latest-generation energy-efficient heat pump, which scavenges waste heat from the car's coolant system.
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Snow Patrol frontman gets freedom honour ahead of concert
Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has been awarded the freedom of the borough of Ards and North Down in an official conferment ceremony at Bangor Castle.
The conferment took place ahead of an acoustic concert by the band on Wednesday in the Co Down city, organised in celebration of the award.
Lightbody, described as the city of Bangor’s most famous son, officially received the accolade after signing the Book of Burgesses with mayor Karen Douglas and council chief executive Stephen Reid.
Ms Douglas, said: “The decision to bestow the freedom of the borough on Gary Lightbody was made in October 2019 but the pandemic and Gary’s busy touring schedule prevented us from presenting it until now.
“2019 was the year of Ward Park 3 which Snow Patrol headlined and the concert really put Bangor on the international map.
“That one event illustrated Gary’s love of home, his outstanding musical talent, and his commitment to championing new artists.
“He is a superb role model in the music industry and an ambassador for Northern Ireland so it is very appropriate for him to receive the highest honour that Ards and North Down Borough Council can bestow.”
Freedom of the borough is an ancient privilege dating back to the 1600s.
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 30th August 2022Freedom of the Borough of Gary Lightbody OBEGary Lightbody OBE is pictured with the Mayor of Ards and North Down, Councillor Karen Douglas, and Stephen Reid (Chief Executive, Ards and North Down Borough Council) as the Council bestowed its highest honour, the Freedom of the Borough award, on Gary Lightbody OBE at a conferment ceremony in Bangor Castle. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye
Lightbody was instrumental in the establishment of Oh Yeah Music Centre in 2007, a charity and social enterprise in Belfast, formed as a resource for music makers and to support the music business in Northern Ireland.
He was the first recipient of the award for outstanding contribution to music at the Northern Ireland Music Prize in 2018 and has since talked about his appreciation of the ability to give back to the local music scene.
The launch of the Lightbody Foundation in 2019, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, has provided funding and helped to support a wide range of voluntary and community groups.
He has been open about his struggles with mental health and depression.
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Report: 71 Members of Congress Found to Be in Violation of Federal Law
A bipartisan group of legislators violated a federal law aimed at preventing Congressional representatives from using inside information to enrich themselves.
Under the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act of 2012, members of Congress are required to report financial trades worth more than $1,000 that they, their spouses or their dependent children made within 30 to 45 days of the transactions.
However, 71 members of Congress failed to properly report their trades, in violation of the STOCK Act, Business Insider reported on Monday.
“Congress passed the law a decade ago to combat insider trading and conflicts of interest among their own members and force lawmakers to be more transparent about their personal financial dealings,” according to Business Insider.
“But many members of Congress have not fully complied with the law. They offer excuses including ignorance of the law, clerical errors and mistakes by an accountant.”
In many cases, the lawmakers either reported their transactions late or failed to report them altogether. The stock deals range in value from five figures to millions of dollars.
It’s not surprising that many Congressional representatives don’t feel a sense of urgency about complying with the STOCK Act, since the penalty for violating it is usually a nominal fine.
“While lawmakers who violate the STOCK Act face a fine, the penalty is usually small — $200 is the standard amount — or waived by House or Senate ethics officials,” Business Insider reported.
For such a serious matter, the punishment is laughably small. You could pay $200 penalties on that all day long and still make a killing on the stock market.
Here are the lawmakers who recently violated the STOCK Act one way or another, according to Business Insider:
- Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a Democrat from California
- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama
- Sen. Roger Marshall, a Republican from Kansas
- Sen. John Hickenlooper, a Democrat from Colorado
- Sen. Rand Paul, a Republican from Kentucky
- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, a Democrat from Rhode Island
- Sen. Rick Scott, a Republican from Florida
- Sen. Tom Carper, a Democrat from Delaware
- Sen. Bill Hagerty, a Republican from Tennessee
- Sen. Cynthia Lummis, a Republican from Wyoming
- Sen. Gary Peters, a Democrat from Michigan
- Sen. Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona
- Rep. Tom Malinowski, a Democrat from New Jersey
- Rep. Pat Fallon, a Republican from Texas
- Rep. Diana Harshbarger, a Republican from Tennessee
- Rep. Susie Lee, a Democrat of Nevada
- Rep. Madison Cawthorn, a Republican from North Carolina
- Rep. Katherine Clark, a Democrat from Massachusetts
- Rep. Blake Moore, a Republican from Utah
- Rep. Jamie Raskin, a Democrat from Maryland
- Rep. Mo Brooks, a Republican from Alabama
- Rep. Lauren Boebert, a Republican from Colorado
- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a Republican from Texas
- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Democrat from Florida
- Rep. Kathy Manning, a Democrat from North Carolina
- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat from New Jersey
- Rep. Kevin Hern, a Republican from Oklahoma
- Rep. Brian Mast, a Republican from Florida
- Rep. Brad Schneider, a Democrat from Illinois
- Rep. Michael Guest, a Republican from Mississippi
- Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, a Democrat from New York
- Rep. Lori Trahan, a Democrat from Massachusetts
- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, a Democrat from Pennsylvania
- Rep. John Rutherford, a Republican from Florida
- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat from New Jersey
- Rep. Mark Green, a Republican from Tennessee
- Rep. David Trone, a Democrat from Maryland
- Rep. Pete Sessions, a Republican from Texas
- Rep. Dan Meuser, a Republican from Pennsylvania
- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, a Democrat from Texas
- Rep. Kathy Castor, a Democrat of Florida
- Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican from Florida
- Rep. Bill Pascrell, a Democrat of New Jersey
- Rep. August Pfluger, a Republican from Texas
- Rep. Brian Higgins, a Democrat from New York
- Rep. Cheri Bustos, a Democrat from Illinois
- Rep. Steve Chabot, a Republican from Ohio
- Rep. Victoria Spartz, a Republican from Indiana
- Rep. Rick Allen, a Republican from Georgia
- Rep. Kim Schrier, a Democrat from Washington
- Rep. Kurt Schrader, a Democrat from Oregon
- Rep. Mike Kelly, a Republican from Pennsylvania
- Rep. Chris Jacobs, a Republican from New York
- Rep. Bobby Scott, a Democrat from Virginia
- Rep. Austin Scott, a Republican from Georgia
- Rep. Ed Perlmutter, a Democrat from Colorado
- Rep. Dwight Evans, a Democrat from Pennsylvania
- Rep. Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from New York
- Rep. Warren Davidson, a Republican from Ohio
- Rep. Lance Gooden, a Republican from Texas
- Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, a Republican from Tennessee
- Rep. Michael Burgess, a Republican from Texas
- Rep. Cindy Axne, a Democrat from Iowa
- Del. Michael San Nicolas, a Democrat from Guam
- Rep. Peter Welch, a Democrat from Vermont
- Rep. Jim Banks, a Republican from Indiana
- Rep. Mike Garcia, a Republican from California
- Rep. Rob Wittman, a Republican from Virginia
- Rep. Alan Lowenthal, a Democrat from California
- Rep. Jim Hagedorn, a Republican from Minnesota
- Rep. Roger Williams, a Republican from Texas
Because the paltry penalty has very little deterrent effect, ethics watchdogs and even some members of Congress are pushing for stricter punishments or a ban on federal lawmakers from trading individual stocks.
Interestingly, Democratic Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi was not on the latest list of STOCK Act violators, presumably because she reported her transactions in a timely manner and, therefore, was technically in compliance.
However, the multi-millionaire’s long history of stock trades during the 35 years she has been in Congress is raising eyebrows, even among the liberal media.
In March, Pelosi’s financier husband Paul bought 2,500 shares of Tesla stock, worth $2.18 million, as the Democrats aggressively pushed for increased green energy spending.
In June, Paul Pelosi bought $1 million to $5 million in shares of semiconductor maker Nvidia around the same time that Congress was pushing through a bill that would give generous subsidies for manufacturing them.
It’s repulsive that some wealthy politicians use their taxpayer-funded positions to trade on inside information to enrich themselves when the average American would be jailed for doing the same thing.
The public’s faith in institutions such as the media, banks, the court system, the intelligence agencies and public schools have plunged in recent years.
Similarly, Americans are fed up with self-dealing politicians. Congress should ban trading in individual stocks by members and their spouses. This should not be a partisan issue.
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NoMad’s Hortus NYC is a Michelin-recognized modern Asian restaurant that boasts a design-forward atmosphere and a menu of curated dishes that blend the flavors of Southeast Asia. The menu takes diners on a journey, exploring familiar tastes with innovative dishes and unexpected flavor pairings.
“We wanted to look forward to more contemporary Asian cuisine at that time,” partner and general manager Su Jang says. “As you know, when you’re dining there is Asian-influenced cuisine, but it's served in a Westernized way. [Hortus] is not only Korean food: it is influenced by Korean, Chinese, Japanese—some of the East Asia foods.”
Hortus is translated to garden in Latin, he adds. According to chef Lenny Moon, the restaurant takes advantage of European techniques while adding ancient bold flavors from Asia, such as Korean, Vietnamese and Malaysian cuisines. Delve into the creamy King Crab Noodles, fresh Royal Plater (chilled lobster tail, salmon crudo, shrimp cocktail and the option to add a dozen oysters), delightful Sea Urchin Donabe, scrumptious Crispy Octopus, delightful Confit Duck and more. The menu changes seasonally, and recent additions include vegan options. “We highlight delicious tastes while celebrating sustainable and seasonal ingredients,” Jang says.
The restaurant decor is minimalist, reflecting the emphasis on freshness with the garden theme running throughout the interior. The tables, adorned with white tablecloths, are accented by green chairs and banquettes. “We wanted to create a very comfortable [interior] that draws the Asian community and New York as well. When you sit down, it's very [comfortable]—it looks like fine dining, but it's very casual,” he adds.
When it comes to drinks, many of the seasonal libations on the menu feature soju, offering something “easy to drink,” Jang says. He adds that the drinks are easy to pair with menu features such as the Royal Platter. He notes that the wine list boasts “very light and medium [wine] to pair with [the menu].”
“[Guests] can expect unique chef-driven cuisine with unique flavor combinations at an approachable price point, delicious low ABV cocktails and an extensive wine list that always has a great deal showcased as our rotating Hortus Pour,” he adds.
“We’ve blended the cuisines of many countries, including China, Thailand and Korea, with tastes and techniques of Italy and the Mediterranean to create a fresh menu that combines these flavors in a unique way,” Jang says. “We’ve also expanded our vegetarian options to include dishes you won’t find at many other Asian restaurants, like Grilled Eggplant topped with melted mozzarella, garnished with pine nuts and served with pickled mushrooms.”
Hortus
271 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10016
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Ghislaine Maxwell strikes up prison friendship with notorious Florida killer: report
Maxwell was sentenced in June and transferred to FCI Florida, where she met the high-profile inmate
Convicted sex-trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell has become prison pals with notorious killer Narcy Novack who murdered her rich husband and her mother-in-law in a bid to get her hands on their estate, according to a new report.
The 60-year-old disgraced British socialite was sentenced to 20 years in federal lockup in June for procuring teenage girls for late financier Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.
Since her transfer to the low-security prison FCI Tallahassee in Florida, she’s struck up a friendship with Novack, who was convicted in the double slaying of her hotel heir husband, Ben Novack Jr. and her mother-in-law, Bernice Novack.
Maxwell and Narcy Novack allegedly bonded over their privilege as wealthy, White women, who shared the gilded lifestyle of multimillionaires before becoming inmates, the Daily Mirror reported.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL MOVED TO CUSHY FLORIDA PRISON THAT OFFERS YOGA AND PILATES
"Once inside, Ghislaine gravitated toward Narcy," a source told the British newspaper. ‘Together, they spend hours talking, laughing and joking."
The source added that the friendship affords Maxwell greater security at the prison — located about four hours north of Tampa.
GHISLAINE MAXWELL ASKS FOR SEX TRAFFICKING SENTENCE ‘WELL BELOW’ RECOMMENDATION
"Because of her length of time inside and the brutality of her crime, she is treated like a female Don," the source said of Novack, who was sentenced to life in prison in 2012. "All the young girls address her as ‘Miss Novack’ out of respect."
But unlike Maxwell, who was born in the lap of luxury, Novack had to claw her way out of poverty.
She met millionaire playboy Ben Novack Jr. when she worked as a stripper under the name Sylvia in Miami.
Novack is the son of Ben Novack Sr., the late developer and former owner of famed Fontainebleau Hotel Miami – an iconic property frequently featured in major Hollywood films and a hangout for the rich and famous.
EPSTEIN SURVIVOR CONDEMNS GHISLAINE MAXWELL'S COURT APOLOGY: ‘IT FELT VERY HOLLOW'
The half-moon structure with an expansive oceanfront pool made an appearance in the 1964 James Bond movie "Goldfinger" and the 1992 Whitney Houston blockbuster "The Bodyguard."
Narcy and Ben Novack tied the knot in 1991 — much to the disapproval of his glamorous mother, who sat as a model for Salvador Dali. It was a rags-to-riches tale for the former exotic dancer who soon lived in a $2.4 million Fort Lauderdale home and no longer had to work.
But the union began to crumble when Narcy Novack found out her husband was having an affair with porn actress Rebecca Bliss.
Narcy Novack feared he would leave her, and she’d end up with a paltry $60,000 payout per their prenuptial agreement, rather than a sizable share of his fortune.
That’s when prosecutors say she hatched a nefarious plan – with the help of her brother Cristobal Veliz – to kill her husband and her mother-in-law motivated by "jealousy, retribution and greed."
She hired hit men to bludgeon 86-year-old Bernice Novack to death with a monkey wrench in April 2009.
Three months later, Narcy Novack had her cheating husband brutally bumped off. They were at a convention in Rye Brook, New York, when she ordered her assassins to strike again inside their room at the Hilton Hotel.
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The straying spouse was beaten to death with dumbbells and had his eyes gouged out, at Narcy Novack's insistence, so he could never look at another woman again.
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WFO HOUSTON/GALVESTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
200 PM CDT Tue Aug 30 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 315 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of southeast Texas, including the following
counties, Brazos, Burleson and Grimes.
* WHEN...Until 315 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water over
roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some low-water
crossings may become impassable. River or stream flows are
elevated. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or
is imminent.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 158 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to slow
moving showers and thunderstorms thunderstorms. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area. Between 2 and 4 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
College Station, Bryan, Caldwell, Snook, Kurten, Wixon
Valley, Millican, Kyle Field, Wellborn and Chriesman.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of central Texas, including the following
counties, Bell, Coryell, McLennan and Milam.
* WHEN...Until 500 PM CDT.
- Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This
will likely cause urban and small stream flooding. Low lying
and/or poor drainage areas will experience minor flooding in
the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible.
Killeen, Waco, Temple, Fort Hood, and surrounding areas.
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AUSTIN (KXAN/NEXSTAR) — Which restroom will take the throne in a competition for America’s ‘Best Restroom’? The suspense is leaving the country on the edge of its seat.
Cintas — a corporation that supplies uniforms, cleaning products and restroom supplies to businesses — is currently accepting votes for the America’s Best Restroom Contest, an annual celebration of the most eye-catching or otherwise interesting facilities in the country. Now in its 21st year, the contest aims to crown 2022’s “Best Restroom” from a pool of finalists that include restaurant restrooms, watering-hole washrooms and even airport lavatories.
“The public holds higher standards for the cleanliness and technology used in public restrooms which is why we’re proud to recognize these businesses that maintain clean and exceptional facilities,” said Julia Messinger, the marketing manager at Cintas, in a recent press release.
The bathrooms selected as finalists were deemed to be especially elegant or eclectic, and chosen for their cleanliness and aesthetic allure, according to Cintas.
This year’s finalists, in alphabetical order, are located at:
- Delaware Botanic Gardens, in Dagsboro, Delaware, where the bathroom incorporates garden elements and floor-to-ceiling windows to showcase the outdoors
- Eberly, a restaurant in Austin, Texas, with bathrooms that feature a “vacancy” light on the exterior of each stall door
- Headlands Lodge and Spa, in Pacific City, Oregon, where restroom visitors are treated to a “spa-like feel,” according to Cintas
- La Patisserie, a restaurant in Charleston, South Carolina, which earned a spot thanks to its bathrooms’ chandeliers and fully enclosed stalls
- Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, where the all-gender restroom in Terminal B offers “potty parity for all,” Cintas says
- No. 5 Bistro and Bar, in Sedalia, Missouri, where the bathrooms are said to pay homage to a historic building
- North Hollywood Recreation Center, in California, with lavatories that feature self-cleaning capabilities
- Stone Mountain Public House, in Stone Mountain, Georgia, where the washroom takes on a “fun, prohibition theme”
- Tampa International Airport, in Florida, in the Airside C section, where the bathroom is decorated with images of Florida’s fauna
- Tori Tori, a restaurant in Orlando, which features restroom flower arrangements perfect for “mirror selfies and photos,” Cintas says
Voting for America’s “Best Restroom” is open through Aug. 31 at BestRestroom.com. The winner will be honored with a place in the America’s Best Restroom Hall of Fame, as well as a restroom cleaning service and $2,500 in facility services or future restroom cleanings.
“While most people would likely characterize their trip to the restroom as a fairly unremarkable experience, we at Cintas think it should be unforgettable,” Cintas writes of its annual contest. | https://www.wane.com/dont-miss/contest-to-crown-best-restroom-in-america-have-a-look-at-the-10-finalists/ | 2022-08-30T19:43:31Z | https://www.wane.com/dont-miss/contest-to-crown-best-restroom-in-america-have-a-look-at-the-10-finalists/ | true |
INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) – Planned Parenthood announced Tuesday a number of health centers around Indiana have filed a lawsuit challenging the state’s recently-passed abortion ban bill.
Senate Bill 1, set to go into effect Sept. 15, is a near-total ban on abortions in the state, with limited exceptions.
Tuesday, abortion-rights advocates at health centers throughout Indiana are arguing the abortion ban violates the state’s constitution concerning the right to privacy and equal privileges protections.
The lawsuit was filed by Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the Lawyering Project, the ACLU of Indiana, and Wilmer Hale on behalf of Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai‘i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, Whole Woman’s Health Alliance, Women’s Med Group Professional Corp, All-Options, Inc, and Dr. Amy Caldwell.
Representatives on both sides of the issue have made statements on the lawsuit:
“Today, we are asking that the court does what Indiana lawmakers didn’t — protect Hoosiers’ constitutional rights,” said Alexis McGill Johnson, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood Federation of America. “Unless this ban is blocked, patients seeking abortion will be unable to access timely and potentially life-saving care in their own communities. The abortion ban that the legislature rushed through during a special session — nearly immediately after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade — is both dangerous and incredibly cruel. We demand more for patients and providers, and we will continue fighting for everyone’s right to make their own decisions about their bodies, lives, and futures.”
“Not only is there no right to an abortion in the Indiana Constitution, it actually states life is one of our inalienable rights,” said Mike Fichter, CEO of Indiana Right to Life. “We are confident the state will prevail and pray the new law is not blocked from going into effect on September 15, knowing that any delay will mean the indiscriminate killing of unborn children will continue at abortion clinics across Indiana.”
“The Indiana Republican Party used $240,000 in taxpayer dollars to pass a near-total abortion ban that is against the beliefs of a majority of Hoosiers,” said Lauren Ganapini, executive director of the Indiana Democratic Party. “These policies are too extreme for our state, and the ACLU’s action is a necessary step to prevent the dangerous consequences that will follow should Senate Bill 1 become law. The only way to stop the Indiana GOP’s extremist agenda is by voting them out in November, and the Indiana Democratic Party urges Hoosiers to support pro-choice candidates who will restore a woman’s right to choose.” | https://www.wane.com/news/indiana-health-centers-file-suit-to-stop-abortion-ban/ | 2022-08-30T19:43:37Z | https://www.wane.com/news/indiana-health-centers-file-suit-to-stop-abortion-ban/ | true |
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