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The 2023 Mazda CX-9 three-row SUV comes with a higher cost of entry, Mazda disclosed Tuesday. The base Sport trim has been retired, and the new base Touring costs nearly $1,000 more than last year’s Touring model.
This could be the last year of the premium family hauler that drives with more agility than its three-row SUV size would suggest. A new iteration of the CX-9, dubbed the CX-90, is expected to debut in 2023 and be powered by 6-cylinder and plug-in hybrid options.
The starting price for the CX-9 increases by $3,120 for 2023, but the Touring comes better equipped than the discontinued Sport. Starting at $40,025, including a $1,275 destination fee, the CX-9 Touring comes with standard all-wheel drive and a 2.5-liter turbo-4 that makes 227 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque (93 octane fuel brings it up to 250 hp and 320 lb-ft). It’s paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission that keeps the revs high and the driving punchy.
The Touring seats six passengers with second-row captain’s chairs, and standard features new for this year include black or beige leather upholstery, a power sunroof, LED fog lights, and a wireless smartphone charger. Other tech features include a 10.3-inch display with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wi-fi hotspot trial, heated front seats with power adjustments, keyless start, at least four USB ports, and a power liftgate.
Standard driver-assist technology includes automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitors, and active lane control.
The 2023 CX-9 Touring Plus costs $42,775, which is an increase of $640 over the 2022 CX-9 Touring Plus. The Touring Plus offers a second-row bench seat to fit seven passengers total, or it can be swapped out for the Touring’s captain’s chairs. The front seats are cooled, and the wheels bump up to 20 inches.
The Carbon Edition returns with its unique gray metallic paint with black accents. The leather inside turns to red, and Mazda throws heaters on the steering wheel and the mid-row seats, which switch back to captain’s chairs only. It costs $850 more than last year’s model to $46,055.
The $46,915 Grand Touring takes the elements of the Touring Plus and adds power-folding side mirrors, a surround-view camera system, navigation, and satellite radio.
The top of the line Signature costs $49,775, but any metallic paint option will get it over $50,000. The Signature is Mazda’s luxury play to offer an alternative to more expensive top trims on the Acura MDX, Lincoln Aviator, and Cadillac XT6. Quilted nappa leather covers the front and mid-row heated captain’s chairs, and it gets sleek aluminum trim and accent stitching.
The 2023 Mazda CX-9 goes on sale this fall.
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DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5 Double Play" game were:
02-04-27-32-34
(two, four, twenty-seven, thirty-two, thirty-four)
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5 Double Play" game were:
02-04-27-32-34
(two, four, twenty-seven, thirty-two, thirty-four) | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Fantasy-5-Double-Play-17408683.php | 2022-08-31T00:51:13Z | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Fantasy-5-Double-Play-17408683.php | false |
CHICAGO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At Exactus Advisors, the mission is clear: We help clients realize their business potential through superb leadership that optimizes people, processes, and technology. We are proud to announce our newest Operating Partner in our Leadership and Strategy practice, Dr. Frances Tilney Burke.
In times of transformation in the workplace it is important to establish cohesion throughout the company. The experience of these advisors will shed a new perspective for company culture and leadership.
Dr. Burke has spent her career in academia, defense, and foreign policy. Dr. Burke's distinguished academic background includes an undergraduate degree in history and literature from Harvard University and a master's degree from Oxford University. Furthermore, she has a master's and doctorate in international relations from The Fletcher School at Tufts University, most recently finishing a postdoctoral fellowship at the Ronald Reagan Institute in Washington, DC. Dr. Burke was a policy adviser on some of the U.S. Department of Defense's most complex issues and worked directly for two Deputy Secretaries of Defense. She has traveled and worked extensively in Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. Additionally, she served as an intelligence officer in the Navy reserve and as a proud volunteer leader for Army family programs.
Dr. Burke is passionate about the written word and how best to express complex ideas into coherent, usable, readable language. She enjoys helping people best communicate their strengths and plan enduring strategies. She has been published in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Weekly Standard, National Review, Foreign Policy, and other outlets.
Dr. Burke and the Leadership team are launching two new components of the Leadership and Strategy portfolio, "Women & Leadership" and "Inclusive Leadership" while continuing to hone our trademark offering, the Executive Leadership Series. Dr. Burke is particularly excited to drive Exactus' offerings for women and those who lead women based on her personal experiences working and leading in male-dominated workplaces.
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Margaret Caroline Campbell, 98
Published 5:51 pm Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Margaret Caroline Campbell, 98, formerly of Austin, MN, died, Sunday, August 28, 2022 at the Countyview Estates in Fairfax, MN.
Margaret was born on August 28, 1924 in a farmhouse in Freeborn County to Anton and Anna Hanson. She attended Freeborn County Ungraded Elementary School.
She married Vernon Campbell on January 8, 1944 at the home of the Lutheran Pastor in Glenville, MN.
Margaret enjoyed sewing, traveling, watching nature shows and dancing with her beloved partner Harold Hoyum.
She is preceded in death by her husband Vernon Campbell and daughters Marcia Lee Campbell and Cheryl Ann Robinson
Margaret is survived by her Daughters and Son-in-law: Diane Tompkins, Woodbury, MN; Gail (Steve) Herschman, Gibbon, MN; Grandchildren: Chris Haffner; Tom Haffner; Kevin Tompkins (Pete Verhagen); Zach (Monica) Herschman; Cassie (Phil) Hartgrave; Step-Grandchild: Sarah Robinson; Great Grandchildren: Alex, Emily, Liam, Henry, Teddy, Stanley, and April; Sister-In-Law: Mary Dise, Marshall, MN; Nieces and Nephews
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, September 3rd at Clasen-Jordan Mortuary with Reverend Shari Mason officiating. Interment will be in the Cedar City Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. | https://www.austindailyherald.com/2022/08/margaret-caroline-campbell-98/ | 2022-08-31T00:53:44Z | https://www.austindailyherald.com/2022/08/margaret-caroline-campbell-98/ | true |
Area Relief Ministries to hold Salt & Light Benefit Dinner Sept. 11
JACKSON, Tenn. — Area Relief Ministries is holding the annual Salt & Light Benefit Dinner to help the homeless citizens of Jackson.
A lot of talent is being displayed at this year’s event.
The always incredible Jackson Symphony will be the entertainment for the benefit dinner, along with special performances by Miss America 1987 Kellye Cash, and gospel artist Vonda Peete.
The event will be September 11 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, with doors opening at 4 p.m. The dinner is served at 5 p.m.
The Jackson Symphony will be performing songs in memory of the September 11 terrorist attacks on our nation.
“This is our main event that we have each year to raise money for Area Relief for us to help the homeless, the poor, and our emergency services,” said Area Relief Ministries Executive Director Michael Roby. “This is our largest fundraiser. Our goal is to raise $100,000 for our Area Relief Ministries.”
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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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TACOMA, Wash., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A Tacoma, Washington jury has awarded $2.58 million to a woman infected with herpes simplex virus, type 2 by her former partner who knew he was infected but did not disclose it to her before they had sexual intercourse.
Shaun Murphy, a partner in the law firm Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney, LLP who represented the plaintiff, says that he is pleased with the outcome for his client whose life has been so negatively impacted, and he hopes that it will increase awareness of this extremely important issue.
"I suspect that most people do not know that in every state in the U.S., it is unlawful for any person who has a sexually transmitted disease, when they know they are infected, to transmit the disease to another person through sexual intercourse or to even have sexual intercourse with another person unless they have informed their partner that they are infected with a sexually transmitted disease," said Murphy. "In fact, it is considered fraud to knowingly endanger another person in this way which exposes the person who transmits the STD to potential civil law claims for substantial monetary damages."
"In STD cases like this one, the plaintiff must establish four things to prove fraud was committed against them, which are the same in every state in the U.S.," adds Murphy: that the defendant was infected, that they knew they were infected, that they failed to disclose it, and that they transmitted the infection to the plaintiff."
The jury in Tacoma unanimously found that the defendant knew that he was infected with the herpes virus since the 1970s and that he failed to disclose having herpes to the plaintiff. The jury concluded that the defendant committed fraud by falsely claiming he was not infected when the plaintiff specifically asked him about STDs.
The Washington case is one of several trial victories and settlements Murphy has achieved on behalf of victims of herpes simplex virus transmission throughout the United States. He has achieved the largest verdict in the United States and in the states of California, Washington, and Texas. Murphy has six of the top ten largest reported verdicts and settlements in the United States.
"We truly hope the Tacoma verdict sends a strong message to people throughout the United States who are infected with sexually transmitted diseases that they must disclose having the disease before engaging in sexual intercourse with any others," said Murphy. "It is also important for those who have suffered harm after being infected due to another's negligent or intentional conduct to know they have a legal remedy."
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Making sense of the latest unemployment numbers in Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Alabama has one of the lowest employment rates in the country and one of the lowest workforce participation rates.
The unemployment rate is holding steady at 2.6% and measures the number of people who are unemployed and currently looking for work.
The workforce participation rate considers everyone, even those who do not want to work or who can not work.
Right now, it’s 57%. This means retirees, those who are taking care of either young children or older relatives and those with disabilities.
Alabama Department of Labor Communications Director Tara Hutchison says Alabama has always had a low workforce participation rate.
Hutchison says the pandemic has only exacerbated the problem, forcing many to leave the workforce for one reason or another. Still labor leaders are encouraged by the latest data.
“That civilian labor force is at a record high. The number of people who are counted as employed in Alabama is at a record high and has been breaking that record month after month in 2022. The number of people who are counted as unemployed is reaching record lows. So all of our economic metrics are really doing really well,” said Hutchison.
The workforce participation number matters is because a greater workforce participation rate could lead to more business development here in Alabama.
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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
845 PM EDT Tue Aug 30 2022
...A line of gusty showers associated with a frontal boundary will
impact portions of eastern Warren, central Saratoga, Washington,
Bennington and northwestern Windham Counties through 915 PM EDT...
At 844 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Scaroon Manor Public Campground, or 17 miles north of Warrensburg,
moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, Hudson Falls, Warrensburg, Whitehall,
Arlington, Salem, Manchester, Stratton, Lake George Village, Ballston
Spa, Shaftsbury, Fort Edward, Corinth, Granville, Hartford, Dorset,
Cambridge, Greenwich and Hague.
People attending Saratoga Race Course (Horses), and Saratoga
Performing Arts Center (SPAC) should seek safe shelter immediately!
This includes Interstate 87 between exits 13S and 25.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 4286 7296 4305 7405 4377 7375 4381 7338
4377 7335 4364 7343 4359 7343 4357 7339
4362 7337 4363 7330 4358 7330 4355 7325
4332 7325 4330 7299 4329 7299 4330 7297
4330 7282
TIME...MOT...LOC 0044Z 209DEG 56KT 4376 7375
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Authorities in Virginia are investigating the fatal police shooting of a federal fugitive.
Virginia State Police said the shooting happened shortly before 10 p.m. Monday in Albemarle County after a law enforcement task force located Andrew T. Ainsworth, 60, who was wanted for a federal probation violation.
State police said Ainsworth sped away after officers tied to stop a Toyota pickup he was driving, and that a brief vehicle pursuit ended on the ramp from Fountaine Ave to the Route 29 Bypass.
As officers approached the Toyota, Ainsworth fired a gun from inside his vehicle, according to police. Three officers returned fire.
Ainsworth died at the scene. Authorities said a gun was recovered from inside the truck.
Ainsworth’s most recent address was Omaha, Nebraska, according to authorities. Online court records indicate that he has convictions for bank robberies in Nebraska, Minnesota and New Mexico, and has also been convicted of escape. | https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/andrew-t-ainsworth-shooting-albemarle-county-virginia-august-30-2022 | 2022-08-31T01:10:57Z | https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/andrew-t-ainsworth-shooting-albemarle-county-virginia-august-30-2022 | true |
Officials in Nigeria say at least eight people were rescued after a three-story building collapsed in a market area of the country's second-largest city.
Authorities with Nigeria's National Emergency Management Agency said the structure was still under construction. Still, people had been shopping on the ground floor, where stores were allowed to open during construction.
Nura Abdullahi, the local coordinator for the country's National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), confirmed the rescues and said the building completely collapsed on Tuesday, CNN reported.
"The building was under construction, but the ground floor was occupied," Abdullahi said.
Several shops were already operating on the ground floor and had customers. Officials said it wasn't immediately clear how many more people were trapped.
"We believe people were shopping there at the time of the collapse. We are not able to get a rough estimate of the number of people trapped inside," he said. | https://www.wtvr.com/news/national/building-in-nigerias-second-largest-city-collapses-as-people-shop-on-ground-floor | 2022-08-31T01:11:09Z | https://www.wtvr.com/news/national/building-in-nigerias-second-largest-city-collapses-as-people-shop-on-ground-floor | true |
Brewers first baseman Rowdy Tellez out of lineup with a knee injury
The right-knee discomfort that forced Rowdy Tellez out of the Milwaukee Brewers' game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday was still bothering him enough Tuesday that manager Craig Counsell elected to keep him out of the lineup.
But the news wasn't all bad.
"He came in feeling pretty good," said Counsell of Tellez, who tweaked the knee running from first to home on a Hunter Renfroe double in the third inning of a 7-5 victory.
"He came in early and tested it out," Counsell continued. "I haven't talked to the trainers yet but we're not ruling out tomorrow and we're not really ruling out a pinch-hitting appearance today. I think it's probably unlikely today but we'll see how he is.
"We'd rather give him a full day off. But I don't think it's anything that's going to impact us long term."
Tellez, who missed 17 games last September with a right patella strain, leads the Brewers in home runs with 27 and ranks second on the team with 75 runs batted in – numbers that aren't easily replaceable.
Fortunately for Milwaukee, Tellez's absence at first base creates an obvious spot for Keston Hiura, who stepped in at first base on Monday and eventually walked off the Pirates with a two-run homer in the ninth.
Hiura, hitting .288 with nine homers, 15 RBI and a 1.011 OPS over his last 27 games, was back at first and hitting fifth Tuesday.
"It’s going to put Keston in there," Counsell said. "We feel like because he’s been swinging it well, we can put another good bat in the lineup."
In addition to being one of Milwaukee's top run producers, Tellez has also been a fixture in the lineup with 121 games played – two behind team leader Christian Yelich after Tuesday's game – and 107 starts (102 at first base and five at designated hitter). | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/30/rowdy-tellez-out-tuesday-but-his-knee-issue-shouldnt-long-term/7937945001/ | 2022-08-31T01:11:59Z | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/mlb/brewers/2022/08/30/rowdy-tellez-out-tuesday-but-his-knee-issue-shouldnt-long-term/7937945001/ | true |
WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
636 PM CDT Tue Aug 30 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following
county, Zapata.
* WHEN...Until 730 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 636 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
flooding. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Lopeno and Morales-Sanchez.
- 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.
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A 25th Anniversary Commemorative CD
OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Karen Sokolof Javitch has composed songs about Princess Diana for more than 20 years. A few years after her death, Karen produced the very first musical detailing the life and times of the late princess.
Now, in recognition of the 25th Anniversary of the passing of the beloved royal, Ms. Javitch is releasing a brand new album called, "Princess Diana - Her Life Story in Song."
"This August 31, the world will pay tribute to the Princess of Wales and I thought it would be an appropriate time to release this new CD," added Ms. Javitch.
This wonderful CD contains 42 songs that provide a revealing look into the storied life of an extraordinary woman whose tragic death shocked millions around the world.
The songs are for the young and the old, anyone who's been touched by Diana's compassion and love, just as Karen has been.
Questions from young people like "Why was Princess Diana so well-loved?" for example, are what inspired Karen to release the new CD, which is both entertaining and informative.
"Diana used her royalty to better humankind," remarked Ms. Javitch. "Her compassion and work for the downtrodden was endless." Throughout her life, the Princess of Wales supported important causes that ranged from those enduring hardships due to war, famine, and homelessness, to those struggling with AIDS, leprosy and cancer.
Diana's famous quote, "I am not a political figure, I am a humanitarian figure, always was, always will be," motivated many.
This unique CD provides a musical biography that reveals her private and public life, her achievements and failures," Ms. Javitch noted. Over the years, the songs have been performed before adoring audiences across the country. All of the songs were arranged by the late Chuck Penington, musical director for the Grammy Award winning group, Mannheim Steamroller.
"Princess Diana – Her Life Story in Song" can be purchased at PrincessDianaTheMusical.com or at JMRProductions.com, as well as on CD Baby, Spotify and other music websites and platforms.
About Karen Sokolof Javitch
Karen is an award-winning singer/songwriter whose works include 16 CD's, and four musicals. Her favorite remains "Princess Diana the Musical", which she co-wrote with author Elaine Jabenis, a critically-acclaimed community theater actress in Omaha.
Over the years, Karen's musicals have raised over $350,000 for national and local charities. Her shows have been performed across the country in cities ranging from Los Angeles, Chicago, and New York City to Cleveland and St. Louis, to name just a few.
Her songs have been featured in movies and television shows. She has won the prestigious TAG (Theater Arts Guild) Award two times. In addition, she was recently honored in a 'Song of the Year' contest for "Hope in My Heart," a selection from the 'Diana' musical and also featured on the new CD.
Karen was also the creator and co-host of a popular Omaha radio show, called "It's the Beat." Her songs, including her wonderful melodies for children, are for anyone between the ages of 1 to 101!
Contact: Christopher Ewing
818-925-4343
media@metromediaworldwide.com
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SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Maine's community college leaders believe the state's free tuition program that started this year led to an "unprecedented" spike in enrollment.
More than 1,400 new students enrolled in Maine community colleges in fall 2022 compared to the prior year. Southern Maine Community College President Joe Cassidy said the program brought nearly 600 new students to campus — 580 of which are fresh out of high school.
"The spike in enrollment that we are convinced is a result of the free college program has been totally unprecedented in our system. I've been with the MCCS for 20 years, and we've seen nothing like this before," Cassidy said.
Data from the MCCS show Northern Maine Community College and York County Community College had the highest percentage increases in enrollment, 23.3%, and 24.8%, respectively.
SMCC had the highest number of new students enrolled from fall 2022 to fall 2021.
The MCCS tallies the final numbers of fall enrollment on Oct. 15.
One of them was Cleusio Luvumbua. He and his family moved to Maine five years ago, seeking asylum from the civil war in their home country of Angola. Now, he is a high school graduate and freshman at SMCC, who said the free tuition was critical for him to pursue his passion for computer science.
"If it was not free, I would have to work and pay for college, and it would be hard for me to study and deal with school," Luvumbua said. "Who doesn't want to save money? Everybody wants to save money."
Free community college tuition is part of the state budget that lawmakers on both sides of the aisle approved.
Students who graduated high school in 2020, '21, '22, or '23 can take advantage.
Viktoria Sugars came back to Maine after her first year of college in Hawaii once she found out.
"I planned on moving back just so I could get that free year, so I definitely was excited when I heard it was free," said Sugars.
She is majoring in psychology with the hope of being a forensic psychologist. Her plan was to pay her parents back as they fund her college. Free tuition for her was a no-brainer.
"[It] saved me a lot of money," she said.
The program also encourages Maine students to work and live in a state that is losing its young people to other states with more prestigious colleges and promises of better-paying jobs.
"We are, as a state, investing in young people so they can stay here and make a living and support our economy and support their own families," Cassidy said. "It's a proof of concept. If this thing works the way we think it's going to, it's going to be impossible to walk away from."
One wrinkle for SMCC, in particular, is housing. Its three on-campus dormitories are full. The college contracted with the DoubleTree hotel in South Portland to house roughly 122 students, and there is a waitlist for students to get into on-campus housing. Students staying in the DoubleTree will be charged the same double rate they would pay for on-campus housing, $3,500 a semester.
There is a chartered bus to transport those students to campus.
"The College has been working with students on our waitlist and so far has been able to house everyone who needed the hotel option. Students on the waitlist were asked if they wanted to be housed in the hotel, and some students opted not to as they could commute for now. We still receive housing applications and work to make new assignments as we get cancellations," a school representative said. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/education/free-maine-community-college-tuition-draws-unprecedented-enrollment-rise-education/97-360c97bb-4dc1-4f3e-9a28-44eba3ad6646 | 2022-08-31T01:19:44Z | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/education/free-maine-community-college-tuition-draws-unprecedented-enrollment-rise-education/97-360c97bb-4dc1-4f3e-9a28-44eba3ad6646 | false |
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – Student loan forgiveness is stirring up intense debate. Critics say the Biden administration isn’t allowed to do what it’s promising and have threatened lawsuits.
President Joe Biden’s announcement about student loans last week came with a lot of questions. One of them was whether the plan is legally sound.
The Biden administration says the 2003 Heroes Act gives the Secretary of Education the power to cancel student debt during a national emergency. They argue the pandemic is just that.
“Congress gave the Secretary of Education in the HEROES Act the authority to do this,” White House Policy Advisor Susan Rice said.
Legal challenges to the plan are still expected.
“It’s going to be up to the courts to decide whether those are valid claims or not. But we believe that we’re on very strong legal ground,” White House Economic Advisor Bharat Ramamurti said.
Those legal threats have some concerned the debt relief could be delayed by lawsuits.
Alan Morrison, an associate dean at George Washington Law School, says he doesn’t think borrowers should be too worried about that.
“I just don’t think it’s likely to happen,” Morrison said.
While Morrison says there are legitimate legal questions about whether the Biden Administration has the authority to carry out their plan, there are also practical considerations.
“The real question is whether anybody can go to court and challenge it,” Morrison said.
He says past precedent makes it unlikely that anyone would have the required legal standing.
“The Supreme Court has traditionally been very willing to say no, this is one of those things that you have to work out in the political area,” Morrison said.
Beyond that, he argues once the loans are forgiven, most courts would be hesitant to undo it.
“I wouldn’t be too worried about you losing that, once you get that piece of paper in your hand,” Morrison said.
So what’s his advice to borrowers who qualify for the relief?
“I wouldn’t think about the legal questions, I would think about what you’re going to do with the money,” Morrison said. | https://wgntv.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/could-legal-challenges-to-student-loan-forgiveness-delay-relief/ | 2022-08-31T01:22:13Z | https://wgntv.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/could-legal-challenges-to-student-loan-forgiveness-delay-relief/ | false |
- Revenue of RMB 53.96 million mainly driven by the commercial launch of XPOVIO® (selinexor) in Mainland China on May 13, 2022
- Adjusted loss reduced to RMB 126 million for the first six months of 2022 from RMB 210 million in the same period last year
- Cash and bank balances of RMB 2.151 billion, along with near term revenue growth continue to support operations and advance pipeline programs
SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene" SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class medicines for hematology and oncology, recently announced its interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2022, and provided corporate updates on key events and achievements since the start of 2022.
"As we celebrate the fifth anniversary of Antengene's founding, we are delivering on our long-term vision to build a global, multi-product biopharmaceutical company that is successfully developing novel and commercializing ground-breaking products in oncology/hematology. I am pleased to report that we delivered excellent 2022 interim results across the three main components of our long-term success, in our commercial product, clinical pipeline, and discovery," said Dr. Jay Mei, Antengene's Founder, Chairman and CEO. "So far this year, we successfully launched our lead first-in-class/only-in-class product, XPOVIO®, in Mainland China and reported product revenue of RMB 53.96 million. The strong sales momentum highlights Antengene's transformation into a commercial organization and demonstrates our team's robust commercialization capabilities in China and the APAC markets. In addition, we progressed three first-in-human programs, and plan to advance one to two more this year. Furthermore, we have entered into two collaborations to evaluate new treatment combinations and innovative new technologies."
Dr. Mei continued, "Looking ahead, we are increasingly enthusiastic about XPOVIO® and believe it is an enabler for Antengene's future growth. Since July 2021, the product has been approved in 4 markets, incorporated in practice guidelines by 5 leading international medical societies, and is currently being studied in 8 trials to substantially broaden the use to encompass earlier lines of therapy, new treatment regimens, and additional hematology, and potentially solid tumor indications."
Dr. Mei commented further, "Turning to our clinical pipeline of differentiated, first-in-class/best-in-class programs, before the end of the year, we intend to report critical clinical data on two mid-stage programs – ATG-016 (eltanexor), a next generation XPO1 inhibitor and ATG-008 (onatasertib), an mTORC1/2 inhibitor, and one Phase I dose escalation program for our ERK1/2 inhibitor, and file one additional IND for an antibody drug conjugate to Claudin 18.2 and completing preparations for an IND filing for the exciting 'don't eat me signal' blocker, anti-CD24 antibody. Our team of over 400 employees across China, APAC regions, and the US, plus our core capabilities in discovery, development, and manufacturing, support our deep and productive early-stage research that is poised to deliver a steady flow of opportunities based on a broad range of novel targets, modalities, innovative technologies, and partnerships."
In conclusion, Dr. Mei said "Looking forward, we believe our cash and bank balances of RMB 2.151 billion, strong near-term revenue growth potential and careful budgetary control will enable overall company growth and development, and support our operations. Cancer is a disease that knows no borders, so we are driven to develop advanced cancer therapies and innovative medicines with differentiated profiles for the benefit of broad patient populations globally and to deliver value for our investors. Antengene is optimistic about this year and the future based on the dedication of our team, and collaborators all around the world. We look forward to updating you on our progress throughout the rest of this year and in the future."
Interim Financial Results and Highlights
For the interim period ended June 30, 2022, Antengene reported results, compared to the interim period ended June 30, 2021:
- Revenues of RMB 53.96 million, mainly attributable to the commercial launch of XPOVIO® in Mainland China on May 13, 2022 compared to nil for the comparable period in 2021
- Adjusted loss of RMB 126 million, compared to RMB 210 million for the comparable period in 2021.
- Cash, bank balances and cash management products were RMB 2.151 billion as of June 30, 2022 compared to RMB 2.370 billion as on December 31, 2021.
XPOVIO® Key Performance Indicators in APAC markets as of June 30, 2022
- Approved in 4 markets: Mainland China, South Korea, Singapore, and Australia for hematologic cancer indications, including in combinations with existing regimens for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM as part of established multi-drug regimens) and as a monotherapy for the treatment of relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL).
- Broad acceptance by major clinical guidelines: 6 regimens have received 18 recommendations by the clinical guidelines of 5 leading medical societies, including the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Guidelines, the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO) Guidelines, the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Guidelines, the International Myeloma Working Group (IMWG) Guidelines and the Guidelines for the Treatment and Diagnosis of Multiple Myeloma in China.
- 8 clinical studies of XPOVIO® are underway, including 4 registrational studies, 2 of which are global studies jointly conducted by Antengene and Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc.
- MARCH results were presented at the European Hematology Association (EHA) Annual Meeting and published in BMC Medicine.
- Well-prepared commercial team of nearly 190 personnel with a proven track record of commercial success in China and APAC has paved the way to a successful launch of XPOVIO®. In addition, we have developed a deep understanding of the dynamics and key stakeholders in our target markets, including KOLs, physicians, and leading industry organizations.
Mid to Late-Stage Programs (Antengene has certain Asia-Pacific rights)
Antengene is exploring two members of the novel XPO1 inhibitors plus a novel mTORC 1/2 dual inhibitor.
- Selinexor (ATG-010, first-in-class XPO1 inhibitor): We are highly committed to the further development of XPOVIO®, with an extensive program in MM and non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), including a number of combination developments, that can help expand our label and market. The drug is being tested as a monotherapy or as an add-on to standard therapy in MM, DLBCL, as well as other hematologic malignancies. These programs aim to potentially improve response rates and expand the clinical utility of the drug.
- In May 2022, the Phase I/II SWATCH trial was designed to evaluate selinexor in combination with lenalidomide plus rituximab (SR2) for the treatment of R/R DLBCL and relapsed/refractory indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma (R/R iNHL) dosed its first patient in China.
- Data from the pivotal MARCH study in patients with R/R MM were presented at the 2022 European Hematology Association (EHA) Annual Meeting, and published in BMC Medicine.
- Eltanexor (ATG-016, second generation XPO1 inhibitor)
- Phase II segment of the KCP-8602 trial in solid tumors/hematologic malignancies is currently enrolling patients with high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) in China.
- Onatasertib (ATG-008, mTORC1/2 inhibitor)
- Results from the Phase I/II TORCH-2 study of ATG-008 plus toripalimab in solid tumors were announced at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting.
Early-Stage Clinical Programs (Antengene has global rights)
Antengene's early-stage clinical programs have differentiated features that could provide distinct competitive advantages to other products in the areas
- ATG-017 (ERK1/2 inhibitor) has potential synergy with checkpoint inhibitors and KRAS inhibitors. The Phase I ERASER study in patients with advanced solid tumors and hematologic malignancies is underway in Australia. Antengene is collaborating clinically with Bristol Myers Squibb to evaluate ATG-017 in combination with Opdivo® (nivolumab) in patients with advanced solid tumors.
- ATG-101 (PD-L1/4-1BB bispecific antibody) was designed to block the binding of immunosuppressive PD-1/PD-L1 and activate immune effectors. The multicenter Phase I PROBE study in patients metastatic/advanced solid tumors and B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (B-NHL) is ongoing in the US, Australia, and China.
- ATG-037 (CD73 small molecule inhibitor) reduces immunosuppression in the tumor microenvironment. Enrollment in the Phase I STAMINA trial of ATG-037 in patients with locally advanced or metastatic solid tumors is underway in Australia.
- ATG-018 (ATR small molecule inhibitor) limits DNA damage repair mechanisms in tumor cells. The Phase I ATRIUM Study for the patients with advanced solid tumors and hematologic malignancies dosed its first patient in Australia.
Internal Discovery Program
- IND Candidates for the Remainder of 2022: ATG-022 (Claudin 18.2 antibody-drug conjugate). IND filing expected in 2H2022.
- 2023 Potential IND/CTA Filings: ATG-031 (anti-CD24 monoclonal antibody).
- Early Stage, IND Track Programs: ATG-027 (B7H3/PD-L1 bispecific antibody), ATG-032 (LILRB antibody) and ATG-041 (Axl-Mer inhibitor)
Business Development
Antengene's business development strategy is focused on partnerships to facilitate clinical collaborations, in-license novel programs, or enable access to novel platform/drug development technologies to complement and enrich our in-house capabilities.
- Entered into a clinical collaboration with BeiGene, Ltd. to evaluate XPOVIO® in combination with tislelizumab in a Phase I/II trial in patients with T and NK Cell lymphoma.
- Entered into a research collaboration with Celularity Inc. to evaluate the potential therapeutic synergy from combining one of Antengene's novel bispecific antibodies with Celularity's cryopreserved human placental hematopoietic stem cell-derived NK cell therapy platform.
- Clinical Programs Poised to Deliver Proof-of-Concept Data in 2022 and 2023 (originated in-house/through partners): The Antengene pipeline has been developed with a particular interest in addressing those mechanisms that underly resistant diseases, and how we can reverse those resistance mechanisms, or modulate the tumor microenvironment in a way that allows the regaining of control of cancer growth. This portfolio is extremely well positioned to allow us to evaluate proprietary combinations, from our pipeline.
Corporate Updates
- Biologics Drug Discovery Laboratory in Hangzhou Qiantang New Area: The construction of the 2,600 m2 biologics drug discovery laboratory in Hangzhou was completed and became fully operational in May 2022. This laboratory focuses on new antibody discovery. Currently, there are 16 scientists on-board.
- Biologics Manufacturing Facility in Hangzhou Qiantang New Area: The ground-breaking ceremony for the biologics manufacturing facility in Hangzhou was held in August 2022. This would be a staged construction project spreading over three years, from 2022 to 2025.
Financial Results
Cash, bank balances and cash management products: Cash, bank balances and cash management products on June 30, 2022 were RMB 2.151 billion as compared to RMB 2.370 billion on December 31, 2021.
Revenue: Revenue for the period ended June 30, 2022 was RMB 53.96 million as compared to nil for the comparable period in 2021.
The increase in revenue is primarily attributable to the commercial launch of XPOVIO®, a first-in-class XPO-1 inhibitor, in Mainland China on May 13, 2022.
Research and development costs: Research and development costs for the period ended June 30, 2022 were RMB 179 million as compared to RMB 135 million for the comparable period in 2021.
The increase is primarily attributable to increased drug development expenses and expansion of R&D personnel.
Selling and distribution expense: Selling and distribution expenses for the period ended June 30, 2022 were RMB 90.4 million compared to RMB 0.1 million for the comparable period in 2021.
The increase is primarily attributable to increased employee costs and market development expenses to launch our lead product, XPOVIO®.
Administrative expenses: Administrative expenses for the period ended June 30, 2022 were RMB 85.9 million compared to RMB 78.5 million for the comparable period in 2021.
The increase is primarily attributable to increased professional fees in relation to operating and administrative activities.
Adjusted loss: Adjusted loss for the period ended June 30, 2022 was RMB 126 million compared to RMB 210 million for the comparable period in 2021.
Outlook for 2022 and Beyond: Business and Pipeline Objectives
- 2 Additional NDA approvals of XPOVIO® expected: Hong Kong and Taiwan
- PBS listing (Australia Reimbursement) of XPOVIO® in Australia expected by the end of 2022 (Australia Reimbursement)
- Obtaining the complete data set for expansion cohorts of the Phase II TORCH-2 study: ATG-008 in combination with toripalimab
- Interim data read-out for Phase II study: ATG-016 in patients with MDS
- Preliminary data read-out in first-in-human studies of the ERASER study of ATG-017
- Near-term IND filings: ATG-022 (Claudin 18.2 ADC), ATG-031 (anti-CD24 monoclonal antibody)
About Antengene
Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: 6996.HK) is a leading commercial-stage R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, manufacturing and commercialization of innovative first-in-class/best-in-class therapeutics for the treatment of hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, in realizing its vision of "Treating Patients Beyond Borders".
Since 2017, Antengene has built a broad and expanding pipeline of 15 clinical and preclinical assets, of which 10 are global rights assets, and 5 came with rights for Asia Pacific markets including the Greater China region. To date, Antengene has obtained 24 investigational new drug (IND) approvals in the U.S. and Asia, and submitted 6 new drug applications (NDAs) in multiple Asia Pacific markets, with the NDA for XPOVIO® (selinexor) already approved in mainland China, South Korea, Singapore and Australia.
Forward-looking statements
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JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — A grand jury has indicted the son of a former Alaska lawmaker on charges of murder, manslaughter and evidence tampering in the death of his father, former state Rep. Dean Westlake.
Tallon Westlake was arrested earlier this month. The indictment, released by the state Department of Law, was dated Monday.
Tallon Westlake initially faced charges of manslaughter and evidence tampering.
A charging document filed by the department Aug. 21 said police learned that Tallon Westlake had been staying in a building that is owned by Dean Westlake's girlfriend and had not been paying rent. Dean Westlake planned to evict him, police said they were told.
According to the charging document, police found blood on Dean Westlake’s hands and feet, and his face was bruised and bloodied. Police also described a “heavy bleach smell” in the apartment and wet floors that appeared to have been recently mopped, the document said.
An email seeking comment was sent to the attorney listed on an online court records system as representing Tallon Westlake. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Grand-jury-indicts-son-in-death-of-former-Alaska-17408802.php | 2022-08-31T01:24:03Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Grand-jury-indicts-son-in-death-of-former-Alaska-17408802.php | false |
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia University suspended a fraternity Tuesday over reported hazing incidents, the school said.
The interim suspension of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity prevents it from all recruitment activities along with participating or attending social functions, WVU said in a news release.
The suspension will remain in place while an investigation and review process continue.
WVU did not provide details of the alleged hazing incidents in the statement.
“We take every report of possible misconduct seriously, and many times investigations provide a chance for us to help students make better choices in the future,” said Jill Gibson, director of the WVU Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities. | https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/WVU-fraternity-suspended-over-reported-hazing-17408680.php | 2022-08-31T01:25:01Z | https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/WVU-fraternity-suspended-over-reported-hazing-17408680.php | false |
PHOENIX — What started as an idea on paper, for the 19North Community Alliance, has turned into a plan Phoenix City Hall is watching.
"They looked at what was available, looked at what they could do, sat down with the police department and Neighborhood Services Department. We collaborated from the very beginning,” said Lisa Huggins-Hubbard.
Huggins-Hubbard has worked with more than a thousand neighborhood groups while working with the City of Phoenix’s Neighborhood Services Department.
And, she really likes what she sees, happening along Northern Avenue between Interstate 17 and 17th Avenue.
Earlier this week, ABC15 showed how the alliance arranged patrols by a private security company to help tackle what 'they' consider an uptick in drug problems near businesses.
"One, being able to call them at a moment's notice and they could come to address something,” said Business Owner Melissa Sledge. “They were more qualified or trained, it seemed, to approach people differently."
"Most of us know somebody who has mental health issues or concerns in the family. But, we really come together and take care of them,” said Elizabeth da Costa with Community Bridges.
Da Costa and her team are hitting the streets and reaching out to people in need to address major issues they may face.
"Trauma with dysfunctional relationships. Domestic violence situations. A lot of mental health issues and concerns,” added da Costa.
She, as well as the private security teams, know it's sometimes tough breaking through to those who might need help.
"Most of them don't want help. Whenever you try to give them a resource card, they'll take it, throw it to the ground, rip it up or flat out say I don't need it and don't want it,” said Captain Hank Mann with Omega Protective Services.
But, all believe reaching the people one by one wherever they are is vital.
"When you are out there and addicted, all you see is the negative. You're very disconnected from society and don't even feel you are a part of society,” added da Costa.
ABC15 talked with Community Medical Services, which owns the clinic on Northern Avenue, where some say people hang out.
CMS shared a statement saying in part:
CMS is on the frontlines of the opioid epidemic by providing opportunities for individuals to decide to live their lives drug-free. Our approach is science-based, compassionate and collaborative. Part of our commitment is partnering with local stakeholders in community outreach like 19North.
As for City Hall, making sure what's happening with 19North to become a model for other neighborhoods, comes down to... "It is not one person's plan, but the community's plan,” said Huggins-Hubbard.
It's worth noting, part of CMS’ commitment to 19North is a $12,500 donation to help support the security patrols. | https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/north-phoenix/city-hall-eyeing-19north-community-alliances-efforts-for-private-security-patrols | 2022-08-31T01:25:36Z | https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/north-phoenix/city-hall-eyeing-19north-community-alliances-efforts-for-private-security-patrols | true |
Brewers search for man 'friend zoned' during Monday night's game
Christian Yelich tweeted team wanted to win game for Mark
Christian Yelich tweeted team wanted to win game for Mark
Christian Yelich tweeted team wanted to win game for Mark
The Milwaukee Brewers are searching for a man named Mark who was apparently put in the "friend zone" at Monday night's game.
It happened in the form of a paid scoreboard message that read "Mark, your friendship means the world to me. Let's not wreck it."
Brewers fan Diana Seegert snapped a photo of the message from her ballpark seats. "I'm like, 'No! Somebody didn't really put this up,'" she told WISN 12 News Tuesday.
Seegert posted the photo on her Twitter, and it took off.
Brewers star Christian Yelich even got in on it after a thrilling walk-off victory. He tweeted, "Down 2 in the 8th inning, the dugout looked up, saw this, and said 'Let's win one for Mark.' We got you man."
Being put in the "friend zone" is when one person wants to turn a friendship into a romantic relationship while the other person does not.
"My guy Mark's in the dog pound a little bit," Marquette student Isaac Sieplak said.
"Our hearts are with him through this difficult time," Isaac's friend Johnny Zacher added.
The short scoreboard messages are a fundraiser for the Brewers Community Foundation.
"We're intrigued, as well. We hope he's doing okay today, but yes, we're looking for Mark, too," team spokesperson Leslie Stachowiak said.
As the team searches for Mark, Seegret offers her support.
"Like a lot of posters said, we've all been there, Mark, and there's clearly somebody else out there for you," she said. | https://www.wisn.com/article/brewers-search-for-man-friend-zoned-during-monday-nights-game/41033886 | 2022-08-31T01:26:46Z | https://www.wisn.com/article/brewers-search-for-man-friend-zoned-during-monday-nights-game/41033886 | true |
ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – St. Louis city officials have sent letters to Kia and Hyundai chastising the car manufacturers for not implementing a safety feature that would make their cars more difficult to steal.
City officials say it’s no secret that thieves are targeting Kias and Hyundais. Some have even posted their actions on on social media, showcasing a technique in which they break away the lower cover of the steering column, exposing a slot. Then they slide the end of a USB cable into the slot, using it as a makeshift key.
Kia and Hyundai key-start vehicles (Kia model years 2011-2021/Hyundai years 2016-2021) lack common technology which uses “smart keys” synced to an engine immobilizer to prevent theft.
St. Louis City Counselor Sheena Hamilton, the city’s top legal officer, told Kia and Hyundai that city police have reported more than 1,500 thefts or attempted thefts of their vehicles so far this year, with 356 coming in the first 13 days of August. Kia and Hyundai thefts alone account for nearly 77% of all vehicles stolen in 2022, according to the city.
Hamilton’s letter threatens legal action if Kia and Hyundai refuse to act within 30 days.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and Director of Public Safety Dan Isom signed off on the letter to the car makers, saying the companies are contributing to a public nuisance in the city.
“The (City of St. Louis) demands that Kia and Hyundai mitigate the defective conditions providing thieves the ability to steal cars, destroy property, endanger city drivers and themselves, and in some cases committing very violent crimes,” said Isom.
Theft victims applaud the letter but say the city also needs to crack down on crime.
College sophomore Ben Siemer even installed a new feature on his new 2023 Hyundai Elantra: a steering wheel lock. He wishes he had it three weeks ago, so he could’ve used it on his previous vehicle.
“My mom got up at 6 a.m., woke me up, and said my car was gone,” Siemer said. “It wasn’t a good morning.”
That stolen car ended up crashed and totaled. His new 2023 Elantra is a replacement.
Jim Hayes had his 2013 Kia Optima stolen a few blocks from where Siemer’s was taken in south St. Louis. His car was found, but he’s still awaiting ignition repairs nearly one month after the crime.
“This is ridiculous. What’s the city coming to?” Hayes said.
Police officers, meanwhile, say the city’s Anti-Crime Task Force has been cut by more than a third, making it more difficult to prevent these kinds of thefts. But officials say they’re working on a solution.
Monte Chambers, of the St. Louis Department of Public Safety, said the department is “consistently” in contact with St. Louis police to address the issue.
“The safety and security of St. Louis residents and visitors is the Department’s top priority, and the uptick in Kia and Hyundai thefts has consumed a significant amount of police time and resources,” Chambers wrote, in part. “SLMPD’s weekend cruising detail is implemented using data-driven strategies to deter crime and deploy resources effectively in key areas. Public safety and police leaders meet consistently to discuss the most efficient ways to combat violent crime trends, including Kia and Hyundai thefts.”
You can read the city’s letter below in its entirety.
Demand Letter to Kia and Hyundai by KevinSeanHeld on Scribd | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/city-threatens-to-sue-kia-and-hyundai-says-cars-are-too-easy-to-steal/ | 2022-08-31T01:28:09Z | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/city-threatens-to-sue-kia-and-hyundai-says-cars-are-too-easy-to-steal/ | true |
WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern Denton County in north central Texas...
* Until 1000 PM CDT.
* At 652 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between
1 and 3 inches with isolated higher amounts in excess of 5 inches
of rain has fallen since late afternoon. Additional rainfall
amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. Flash flooding is ongoing
or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Frisco, Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Grapevine, The Colony,
Southlake, Corinth, Highland Village, Trophy Club, Lake Dallas,
Lake Lewisville, Little Elm, Roanoke, Argyle, Hickory Creek,
Double Oak, Shady Shores, Northlake and Cross Roads.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central Clay,
northeastern Archer and southeastern Wichita Counties through 730 PM
CDT...
At 653 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 4
miles south of Jolly, moving west at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Southern Wichita Falls, Jolly, northeastern Lake Arrowhead, Lakeside
City and Pleasant Valley.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3385 9826 3374 9827 3373 9862 3393 9861
TIME...MOT...LOC 2353Z 092DEG 24KT 3381 9836
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
718 PM CDT Tue Aug 30 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT/930 PM MDT/ THIS
EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of southwest Texas, including the following
counties, Culberson and Jeff Davis.
* WHEN...Until 1030 PM CDT /930 PM MDT/.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 718 PM CDT /618 PM MDT/, Doppler radar indicated heavy
rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5
and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Herds Pass Draw and Cherry Creek.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Kent.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
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WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
743 PM CDT Tue Aug 30 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of west central Texas, including the following
county, Mason.
* WHEN...Until 945 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 740 PM CDT, Radar indicated showers with moderate to heavy
rain over Mason County. The showers were nearly stationary.
Rainfall of 1 to 2 inches is likely through 945 PM. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mason, Art, Hedwigs Hill, Grit, Hilda, Streeter, Katemcy,
Camp Air, Loyal Valley, Koockville, and Us-87 Near The Mason-
Gillespie County Line.
- This includes the following Low Water Crossings...
Oak Grove crossing, Behrens School crossing Comanche Creek,
Old Katemcy Mason crossing Comanche Creek, Vater crossing
Hasse Creek, Old Pontotoc crossing Little Willow Creek, Old
Union crossing, Hickory Grove crossing Elm Creek, Old
Junction crossing Honey Creek, Turkey Springs crossing and
Spy Rock crossing.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Cal Quantrill combined with three relievers for a one-hitter, rookie center fielder Will Benson made a pair of terrific leaping catches at the wall and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-1 on Tuesday night.
Ramón Urias singled in the second inning off Quantrill (11-5) for the Orioles’ only hit.
Josh Naylor hit a two-run homer and Steven Kwan had a two-run double for Cleveland.
Quantrill worked six innings and extended his career-best winning streak to seven. He is 12-0 in 39 career games at Progressive Field and has gone 31 straight home starts without a loss, the second-longest streak in MLB history behind Kenny Rogers’ 38 from 1997-2000.
Trevor Stephan, James Karinchak and closer Emmanuel Clase completed the gem with one inning apiece.
Spenser Watkins (4-5) retired the first 11 batters before All-Star José Ramírez beat the shift with a single to left in the fourth. Naylor followed with a wind-aided two-run homer to center, giving the Guardians a 2-1 lead.
Kwan’s two-run double and Amed Rosario’s sacrifice fly in the fifth put Cleveland up 5-1. Watkins gave up five runs in 4 2/3 innings and lost his fourth start in a row.
All-Star Andrés Giménez singled twice for the Guardians, who are 14-7 since Aug. 6 and have only lost one of their last 13 series.
Cleveland opened a six-game homestand that features three games apiece against fellow postseason contenders Baltimore and Seattle.
Ryan Mountcastle, dropped to seventh in the Baltimore batting order for the first time this season, had a sacrifice fly to score Urias.
ROUGH ROAD
Guardians OF Myles Straw was not in the lineup as manager Terry Francona attempts to shake him out of an extended offensive slump. Straw is 4 for 53 (.075) over his last 15 games, dropping his average to a career-low .199.
“There is a lot to be said for confidence in this game, and it’s been a pretty tough go for him,” Francona said. “But it has never affected his center field play, ever. I value what Myles does so much.”
Benson, batting .152 with zero extra-base hits in 16 games, started in center.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Orioles: RHP Tyler Wells (lower left side discomfort), who was placed on the injured list on July 28, threw a bullpen session at High-A Aberdeen earlier in the day. Manager Brandon Hyde said Wells is on the verge of a rehab assignment.
Guardians: RHP Cody Morris (right back strain) has made back-to-back relief appearances after a pair of starts on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus. Morris has not allowed a hit or run in six innings over three games out of the bullpen.
UP NEXT
Orioles: RHP Jordan Lyles (9-9, 4.45 ERA), who needs one strikeout to reach 1,000 in his career, seeks his first victory over an AL Central team this season. Lyles is 0-3 with a 4.23 ERA in six starts against the division.
Guardians: RHP Triston McKenzie (9-10, 3.17 ERA) is allowing the seventh-lowest batting average in the majors at .198. The 6-foot-5, 165-pound fireballer is one of seven AL pitchers with double-digit losses in 2022.
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Secret Service Official at the Center of Explosive Jan. 6 Hearing Dispute Leaves the Agency
A Secret Service official who was cited in testimony for the partisan Jan. 6 congressional committee is leaving the agency.
Tony Ornato, an assistant director of the agency responsible for the president’s protection, has stepped down.
Ornato confirmed his resignation in a statement to CNN on Monday.
“I did retire today to pursue a career in the private sector. I retired from the U.S. Secret Service after more than 25 years of faithful service to my country, including serving the past five presidents,” the statement said.
“I long-planned to retire and have been planning this transition for more than a year.”
Ornato was thrust into the public eye after a former aide for President Donald Trump’s White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows cited him in her testimony before the House committee investigating the Capitol incursion of Jan. 6, 2021.
The aide, Cassidy Hutchinson, claimed Ornato told her that Trump became “irate” in a colorful account of events related to the day, according to NBC News.
Hutchinson, whose testimony has been widely disparaged by conservatives, indicated Ornato told her that Trump angrily lunged for the steering wheel inside the presidential limousine. According to the ex-Mark Meadows aide, Trump was demanding to be taken to the Capitol after a morning speech at the White House Ellipse.
A source close to Ornato later pushed back against the claims that Hutchinson had made in the hearing, according to Fox News.
The Secret Service agent was reportedly “shocked” to find himself cited as a witness of claims he denies making.
Another Secret Service source has also indicated that an agent in the presidential limousine, Bobby Engel, is willing to testify against the claim that Trump lunged for the wheel.
Both Engel and Ornato have reportedly testified in private to the Jan. 6 committee since its inception, according to Fox. Ornato has testified twice, according to CNN, once in January, once in March.
Neither of the Secret Service agents described Trump lunging over the presidential limousine driver in an attempt to grab the steering wheel in their testimony, according to Fox.
The testimony of the Secret Service agents has not been released to the public. It’s not publicly known if they were asked about any altercation over the vehicle’s steering wheel vehicle and contradicted Hutchinson’s story, or if they were simply never asked about it at all.
NBC reported a source it did not identify saying the men were not asked.
The driver of the presidential limousine reportedly indicated a willingness to testify under oath against Hutchinson’s claims as recently as the end of June.
🚨 A source close to the Secret Service tells me both Bobby Engel, the lead agent, and the presidential limousine/SUV driver are prepared to testify under oath that neither man was assaulted and that Mr. Trump never lunged for the steering wheel.
— Peter Alexander (@PeterAlexander) June 28, 2022
The driver has not been identified.
Ornato’s departure from the Secret Service comes just after a senior FBI agent of the Washington field office was reportedly forced to resign under pressure.
According to agency whistleblowers, Timothy Thibault blocked an FBI inquiry into Hunter Biden’s laptop before the 2020 election.
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The Sanderson sisters are returning to put a spell on you.
With one month to go until Hocus Pocus 2, Disney unveiled a new photo of Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy taking up their iconic witchy roles once again.
The photo shows the sisters front and center amid a dark city street with a crow soaring above Mary, played by Kathy. A full moon rises above the three sisters, who are surrounded by smoke corresponding with their unique color, with the words "Back and more glorious than ever," reading on the poster.
Sarah, standing on the left, wears a violet gown embroidered with rhinestones and silver swirls, while her platinum blonde hair flows around her. Standing next to her in the middle is Bettle, reprising her role as Winifred, dressed in green with a mischievous look as her hand reaches out toward the viewer. Kathy, on the right, is holding her maroon outfit while wearing a pointy hat.
"It's been 29 years since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century sisters, and they are looking for revenge," Disney's press release for the film reads. "Now it is up to three high-school students to stop the ravenous witches from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow's Eve."
Disney dropped a teaser on June 28 for the movie, a sequel to the Halloween classic which originally came out in 1993. In the trailer, a group of three teenage girls discuss how their plans for their upcoming 16th birthdays. While visiting a shop, the owner, played by Sam Richardson, tells the trio "You know, legend has it, it's on the 16th birthday that a witch gets her powers."
Two of the girls appear to read a spell, causing a black flame candle to ignite. The ground beneath the girls splits as the Sanderson sisters pop up, with Winifred saying, "Lock up your children. Yes, Salem, we're back!"
The clip ends with a man at a carnival asking the sisters if they're looking for a stage.
Winifred playfully answers, "Always."
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Missing Bradenton girl found alive and well in Clearwater
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - Family, friends and neighbors finding out on Tuesday that Emma Holmes was found safe and sound. The 12-year-old had been missing since Saturday night.
“Initially, I’m shocked, we’re just happy she’s ok,” said Laura Holmes, Emma’s aunt.
Everyone was gathering for a search party to hand out missing person flyers all around the Bayshore Gardens area in Bradenton. That’s where she went missing. A video from a neighbor capturing her from a distance the last time she was seen. The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office confirming that she was found in good health in Clearwater.
This is the result everybody was hoping and praying for. The Holmes family says they are grateful for everyone’s help.
“This neighborhood support has been everything, everybody in this neighborhood has pulled through on social media every single time for us,” said Holmes.
It’s not known how Emma Holmes ended up in Clearwater. No other details were made available.
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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
921 PM EDT Tue Aug 30 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of Berkshire and
northeastern Columbia Counties through 1000 PM EDT...
At 921 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Austerlitz to Housatonic to Falls Village.
Movement was northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Pittsfield, North Adams, Great Barrington, Adams, Lee, Lenox,
Sheffield, Cheshire, New Lebanon, Becket, Austerlitz, Otis,
Sandisfield, Florida, Savoy, Ashley Falls, Housatonic, Berkshire,
Dalton and Lanesborough.
People attending Tanglewood should seek safe shelter immediately!
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 4239 7301 4238 7307 4233 7306 4231 7303
4231 7300 4215 7303 4215 7307 4205 7306
4205 7344 4220 7345 4230 7362 4232 7361
4271 7306 4268 7299 4266 7298 4266 7296
TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 233DEG 39KT 4229 7352 4224 7339 4198 7338
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...30 MPH
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Jack Sanborn made Bears with hard work, help from Roquan Smith, Nicholas Morrow
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Sanborn made Bears with hard work, help from Roquan and Morrow originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
LAKE FOREST – Following the Bears’ preseason finale against the Cleveland Browns, undrafted rookie Jack Sanborn didn’t know how he’d handle the nerve-wracking 48 hours that were to come. The purgatory between what could be his last game in a Bears uniform and cut-down day.
Tuesday came, and Sanborn, a Lake Zurich native who grew up rooting for the Bears, remains on the 53-man roster. His NFL dreams are very much alive.
“It was my first time ever going through this, so I was like everyone else, I didn’t know what to expect and didn’t know how it was going to go,” Sanborn said Tuesday after practice. “It’s tough to see any guys leave but I’m happy I’m here. I think everybody else is too, and I’m ready to get going next week.”
A tackling machine at Wisconsin, Sanborn went undrafted due to questions about how his athleticism would translate to the wide-open era of NFL offenses.
Bears general manager Ryan Poles and his personnel department saw something in Sanborn and snapped him up before any other team had the chance. Still, Sanborn’s chances of making the Bears out of training camp were slim.
But with the help of a linebacker room stocked with players who have had various NFL journeys, Sanborn put his head down and beat down the door to a roster spot.
“I think the whole linebacker room because you have a lot guys in there that started their NFL careers in a lot of different ways,” Sanborn said. “You’ve got Roquan [Smith], who was a top-10 pick, and [Nicholas Morrow] who was undrafted, and Matt [Adams] in the seventh round, [Joe Thomas] undrafted, Caleb [Johnson]. I think all those guys have just kind of proved you can make it.”
As he put his nose to the grindstone to make an unlikely roster push, Sanborn soaked up all the advice he could from Smith, who was an open book despite not practicing amid a contract dispute.
“Big. A lot of ways,” Sanborn said when asked how Smith has helped him go from undrafted rookie to part of the 53. “Obviously, he wasn’t practicing for training camp. But he was there, he was helping me out.
“He has played a lot of ball, really good ball too. He’s definitely someone I listen too.”
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Morrow likely was even more of an asset to Sanborn, having started his journey as an undrafted rookie himself.
“Yeah, he’s got that mindset of just kind of working and taking it day-by-day. He’s been a big help," Sanborn said.
Step by step, Sanborn rose up the pecking order with head coach Matt Eberflus, defensive coordinator Alan Williams, and special team coordinator Richard Hightower.
For undrafted rookies trying to carve out a place in the NFL, versatility and playmaking ability are the currency to pay your toll. Sanborn showed he had both during training camp and an impressive preseason debut in which he recorded an interception and a fumble recovery.
“When guys make plays, when they make plays in games and they’re instinctual and they make plays like that, I think that you always take a look at those guys,” head coach Matt Eberflus said of Sanborn. “Because when you hit the ball and you do things that change football games, you give guys a chance.”
Sanborn didn’t know he was safe until he walked into his meetings Tuesday at Halas Hall. He still hadn’t called his mother to tell her the news when he spoke with the media in the locker room.
There will be no celebrating for Lake Zurich’s favorite son, though. The Bears are back at practice Wednesday as prep for a Week 1 date with the San Francisco 49ers.
Sanborn is aware that Tuesday is both the culmination of years of hard work and the beginning of his next voyage.
Making the NFL is only part of the battle. Now, it’s about proving you belong and continuing to rise.
“Just work,” Sanborn said. “Work every day and be the best player you can for this team.
“I’m happy I’m here.”
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ST. LOUIS (KTVI) – St. Louis city officials have sent letters to Kia and Hyundai chastising the car manufacturers for not implementing a safety feature that would make their cars more difficult to steal.
City officials say it’s no secret that thieves are targeting Kias and Hyundais. Some have even posted their actions on on social media, showcasing a technique in which they break away the lower cover of the steering column, exposing a slot. Then they slide the end of a USB cable into the slot, using it as a makeshift key.
Kia and Hyundai key-start vehicles (Kia model years 2011-2021/Hyundai years 2016-2021) lack common technology which uses “smart keys” synced to an engine immobilizer to prevent theft.
St. Louis City Counselor Sheena Hamilton, the city’s top legal officer, told Kia and Hyundai that city police have reported more than 1,500 thefts or attempted thefts of their vehicles so far this year, with 356 coming in the first 13 days of August. Kia and Hyundai thefts alone account for nearly 77% of all vehicles stolen in 2022, according to the city.
Hamilton’s letter threatens legal action if Kia and Hyundai refuse to act within 30 days.
St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones and Director of Public Safety Dan Isom signed off on the letter to the car makers, saying the companies are contributing to a public nuisance in the city.
“The (City of St. Louis) demands that Kia and Hyundai mitigate the defective conditions providing thieves the ability to steal cars, destroy property, endanger city drivers and themselves, and in some cases committing very violent crimes,” said Isom.
Theft victims applaud the letter but say the city also needs to crack down on crime.
College sophomore Ben Siemer even installed a new feature on his new 2023 Hyundai Elantra: a steering wheel lock. He wishes he had it three weeks ago, so he could’ve used it on his previous vehicle.
“My mom got up at 6 a.m., woke me up, and said my car was gone,” Siemer said. “It wasn’t a good morning.”
That stolen car ended up crashed and totaled. His new 2023 Elantra is a replacement.
Jim Hayes had his 2013 Kia Optima stolen a few blocks from where Siemer’s was taken in south St. Louis. His car was found, but he’s still awaiting ignition repairs nearly one month after the crime.
“This is ridiculous. What’s the city coming to?” Hayes said.
Police officers, meanwhile, say the city’s Anti-Crime Task Force has been cut by more than a third, making it more difficult to prevent these kinds of thefts. But officials say they’re working on a solution.
Monte Chambers, of the St. Louis Department of Public Safety, said the department is “consistently” in contact with St. Louis police to address the issue.
“The safety and security of St. Louis residents and visitors is the Department’s top priority, and the uptick in Kia and Hyundai thefts has consumed a significant amount of police time and resources,” Chambers wrote, in part. “SLMPD’s weekend cruising detail is implemented using data-driven strategies to deter crime and deploy resources effectively in key areas. Public safety and police leaders meet consistently to discuss the most efficient ways to combat violent crime trends, including Kia and Hyundai thefts.”
You can read the city’s letter below in its entirety.
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Many significant things took place during the offseason for the Hood River Valley High Eagles volleyball team.
The Eagles welcomed new head Coach Molly Kissinger when they began preseason practice Aug. 15 with enough players for the freshman, junior varsity, and varsity squads. HRV lost four seniors from last year’s team to graduation, but they have a strong group of returning varsity players who will help lead the team this year, including the senior duo of Mallory McNerney and Jacy Johnston, and juniors Ryan Rosselle and Marina Castaneda.
“We had a great preseason program with a large number of girls showing up to play volleyball,” said Kissinger. “We have been led by a distinguished veteran volunteer Coach Scott Walker, who is committed to providing the student athletes with quality skills and competitive tactics. I am grateful to have his support and expertise, as well as Clinton LaTourrette’s commitment as a volunteer assistant coach. The program is very nurturing, and it is intended to help elevate Hood River Valley volleyball.”
Other seniors who will also provide the Eagles with leadership and more experience on the court include Jaiden Hernandez, Hailey Stuben and Margaret Scully. New varsity players this year also include sophomore Karyna Marquez along with freshmen Emily Doss, Nora Snyder, Aspen Fridley, and Abriela Lopez.
Along with a new coach and many new players, Hood River also moved into a new league. After being members of the Intermountain Conference for many years, the Eagles are now in the nine-team Northwest Oregon Conference.
“We’re excited about competing in the Northwest Oregon Conference,” said Kissinger. “The preseason practices were super productive. I truly think that our team is going to be highly competitive this year.”
The Eagles will now have much shorter road trips, since they’ll be traveling west to the Portland metro area for most of their games, instead of making the longer trips to Pendleton and schools in Central Oregon.
Last year, HRV struggled through Intermountain Conference play by winning one match. The Eagles beat The Dalles High Riverhawks 3-1 in the final game of the year to finish with a 1-9 IMC record (6-13 overall) and a last-place finish in the six-team league.
There are indications that might chance this season. Six of the teams in the NWOC had losing overall records in 2021. Wilsonville and La Salle Prep both finished with a top-10 position in the OSAA rankings last year.
The other teams in the league are Canby, Centennial, Parkrose, Hillsboro, Putnam, and Milwaukie. None of those teams had winning overall records.
Hood River began its 22-game 2022 season Tuesday at home with a league matchup against the Canby High Cougars (result was after the printed edition deadline). The Eagles’ next game is Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in a Gorge rivalry nonleague match versus The Riverhawks at The Dalles High School. They’ll follow with a 6:45 p.m. home game Sept. 6 in another NWOC matchup against the Putnam High Kingsmen. The Eagles will play five tournaments and they have a 16-game NWOC schedule that concludes Oct. 25. | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/hoodriver/sports/large-turnout-signals-change-for-hrv-volleyball/article_6ff94f74-288e-11ed-bbdf-0357ef01d8fc.html | 2022-08-31T02:08:53Z | https://www.columbiagorgenews.com/hoodriver/sports/large-turnout-signals-change-for-hrv-volleyball/article_6ff94f74-288e-11ed-bbdf-0357ef01d8fc.html | true |
Since 1997, Houston-based trial boutique has forged a national practice representing clients from the boardroom to the courtroom
HOUSTON, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty-five years after the Hick Thomas law firm opened its doors, the founders' original vision has held firm: To improve the client experience by focusing on business-first solutions to legal problems, taking advantage of emerging technology, and reducing overhead costs by working smarter and more efficiently. Today, Hicks Thomas represents plaintiffs and defendants across the country from offices in Houston, Austin, Sacramento, Amarillo, and Beaumont.
"From day one, we realized that the key to success was doing good work for our clients," says firm co-founder Taylor Hicks. "We made our mark as a firm by trying cases and had a tremendous amount of success."
Founded by attorneys Taylor Hicks, Jr., John B. Thomas, and O. Clayton Lilienstern, who passed away in 2021, the firm has expanded more than five-fold and continues to grow strategically through lateral hires and by attracting young talent from prestigious law schools. Recently, Hicks Thomas moved into state-of-the-art offices in Houston's central business district.
"It's been a great run," says firm co-founder John Thomas. "But we don't take it for granted. We'll continue to build this firm on two questions we ask every client: 'What can we do to help?' and 'What can we do better?'"
Hicks Thomas has consistently delivered successful results in highly complex cases involving energy, environmental and toxic torts, antitrust and anti-competitive practices, employment and labor disputes, and product liability. Some highlights include:
- The 120-year-old King Ranch Case: Hicks Thomas is well-known in Texas for successfully defending the world-famous King Ranch, the largest ranch in the continental United States with approximately 825,000 acres. In this dispute, the heirs of a former business partner claimed that King swindled them out of their rights to a portion of the ranch. The Texas Supreme Court put to rest the more than a century-old dispute over the rightful ownership of the land, which had become the centerpiece of the King Ranch empire.
- Landmark Dry-Cleaning Decision: In a landmark defense verdict, the firm represented dry cleaning equipment manufacturer R.R. Street & Co., which was being sued by Pilgrim, the largest independent dry-cleaning company in the U.S. Dry cleaners across the country watched the case, which was the first of its kind to be tried in the U.S. After nearly seven years of briefing and argument, Hicks Thomas won a unanimous decision by the Texas Supreme Court. The ruling had far-reaching effects on a wide range of manufacturers and suppliers of chemicals and equipment, especially those involving hazardous substances and waste.
- Massive Litigation Management on Behalf of Mattress Firm: During the COVID-19 pandemic, Hicks Thomas worked around-the-clock in partnership with in-house counsel to manage and coordinate wide-ranging litigation resulting from pandemic-related lockdowns. The litigation involved retail lease disputes in 36 states ultimately involving hundreds of disputes.
- Union Pacific Traffic Interruption Cases: Hicks Thomas defended railroad giant Union Pacific when it faced an onslaught of business interruption cases following the merger of Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Railroads and efforts to merge the two companies' operations.
- Big Arbitration Awards: Hicks Thomas represented an offshore drilling company in a dispute with a major oil company that refused to take a drilling rig following the Macondo disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. An arbitration panel awarded $136 million in damages, plus interest and attorney's fees, for breach of contract for the failure to comply with the agreement.
Hicks Thomas has won numerous accolades, including recognition by the prestigious Chambers & Partners, which has described the firm as having "an incredibly strong work ethic and an unfailing drive to win." The firm has also been named among the Best Law Firms by U.S. News – Best Lawyers in America for the last six years. Its attorneys are regularly recognized by Best Lawyers, Texas Super Lawyers, and Benchmark Litigation and have been named to the American Board of Trial Advocates.
To mark its 25-year anniversary, Hicks Thomas will hold a special charitable initiative in September. The official anniversary celebration will be held on October 27.
"We are eager to say thank you to those who have supported us all these years," said partner Stephen Loftin, one of the original lawyers to join the firm from Andrews & Kurth. "And we look forward to the next phase of our business as we groom the next generation of fine trial lawyers."
Founded in 1997, Texas-based Hicks Thomas LLP is a premier litigation firm representing plaintiffs and defendants across the nation. With offices in Houston, Austin, Beaumont, Amarillo, and Sacramento, California, the firm provides in-depth experience in cases involving oil and gas, environmental, complex commercial, toxic tort, construction, products liability, corporate governance, securities, banking, insurance coverage, transportation, trade secrets, and business litigation. Learn more: http://www.hicks-thomas.com.
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BEIJING, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VNET Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: VNET) ("VNET" or the "Company"), a leading carrier- and cloud-neutral Internet data center services provider in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
"We delivered solid results in the second quarter amid macro uncertainties and tightened restrictions to contain COVID resurgences," said Samuel Shen, Chief Executive Officer of VNET and Executive Chairman of VNET's Retail IDC. "Notably, our wholesale business continued making good progress. We extended our contract with a leading social platform in China in the second quarter, generating a capacity of approximately 14MW, and recently signed a new contract generating a capacity of 15MW with a leading cloud service provider in China. Our retail business also achieved impressive results driven by rising digital demand from various industries. With our strong operating capabilities, deep industry experience and proven technology expertise, we are confident our compelling value proposition will enable us to seize new growth opportunities and create additional value for all of our stakeholders."
Tim Chen, Chief Financial Officer of VNET, commented, "Fueled by our dual-core growth strategy, this quarter we delivered a robust financial performance with a year-over-year growth 15.2% and 14.5% in revenue and adjusted EBITDA, respectively. Our solid financial position provides a firm foundation from which to drive long-term, sustainable growth as we continue to leverage our scalable service offerings, build our customer base across a wider variety of industries and maximize the opportunities ahead."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
- Net revenues increased by 15.2% to RMB1.72 billion (US$257.5 million) from RMB1.50 billion in the same period of 2021.
- Adjusted cash gross profit (non-GAAP) increased by 11.5% to RMB713.7 million (US$106.6 million) from RMB640.2 million in the same period of 2021. Adjusted cash gross margin (non-GAAP) was 41.4%, compared to 42.8% in the same period of 2021.
- Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) increased by 14.5% to RMB486.9 million (US$72.7 million) from RMB425.1 million in the same period of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA margin (non-GAAP) was 28.2%, compared to 28.4% in the same period of 2021.
Second Quarter 2022 Operational Highlights
- Total cabinets under management increased by 1,867 in the second quarter of 2022 to reach 80,831 as of June 30, 2022, compared to 62,876 as of June 30, 2021.
- Cabinets utilized by customers increased by 1,468 in the second quarter of 2022 to reach 44,500 as of June 30, 2022, compared to 36,625 as of June 30, 2021.
- Overall utilization rate of cabinets[1] was 55.1% as of June 30, 2022, compared to 58.2% as of June 30, 2021.
- Retail IDC MRR[2] per cabinet reached RMB9,186 in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB9,015 in the second quarter of 2021.
Update on the Non-binding Acquisition Proposal
The Company has retained Citigroup Global Markets Asia Limited as its financial advisor and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP as its legal counsel to assist it in review and evaluation of the previously announced preliminary non-binding proposal letter dated April 6, 2022 to acquire all of the outstanding ordinary shares of the Company (the "Proposal") and any alternative strategic option that the Company may pursue.
The Board of Directors (the "Board") cautions the Company's shareholders and others considering trading the Company's securities that the Board has not made any decisions with respect to the Proposal or any alternative strategic option that the Company may pursue. There can be no assurance that any definitive offer will be made, that any agreement will be executed or that this or any other transaction will be approved or consummated. The Company does not undertake any obligation to provide any updates with respect to this or any other transaction, except as required under applicable law.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
NET REVENUES: Net revenues in the second quarter of 2022 were RMB1.72 billion (US$257.5 million), representing an increase of 15.2% from RMB1.50 billion in the same period of 2021. The year-over-year increase was mainly due to the increased demand from both wholesale and retail IDC customers, as well as the growth of revenue from cloud business.
GROSS PROFIT: Gross profit in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB357.8 million (US$53.4 million), compared with RMB359.5 million in the same period of 2021. Gross margin in the second quarter of 2022 was 20.7%, compared to 24.0% in the same period of 2021.
ADJUSTED CASH GROSS PROFIT, which excludes depreciation, amortization, and share-based compensation expenses, was RMB713.7 million (US$106.6 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB640.2 million in the same period of 2021. Adjusted cash gross margin in the second quarter of 2022 was 41.4%, compared to 42.8% in the same period of 2021.
OPERATING EXPENSES: Total operating expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were RMB321.7 million (US$48.0 million), compared to RMB262.5 million in the same period of 2021. As a percentage of net revenues, total operating expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were 18.7%, compared to 17.5% in the same period of 2021.
Sales and marketing expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were RMB80.4 million (US$12.0 million), compared to RMB59.6 million in the same period of 2021.
Research and development expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were RMB76.7 million (US$11.5 million), compared to RMB38.3 million in the same period of 2021.
General and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were RMB167.0 million (US$24.9 million), compared to RMB154.2 million in the same period of 2021.
ADJUSTED OPERATING EXPENSES, which exclude share-based compensation expenses, compensation for postcombination employment in an acquisition and impairment of loan receivable to potential investee, were RMB250.7 million (US$37.4 million) in the second quarter of 2022, compared to RMB235.6 million in the same period of 2021. As a percentage of net revenues, adjusted operating expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were 14.5%, compared to 15.7% in the same period of 2021.
ADJUSTED EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB486.9 million (US$72.7 million), representing an increase of 14.5% from RMB425.1 million in the same period of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2022 excluded share-based compensation expenses of RMB47.5 million (US$7.1 million). Adjusted EBITDA margin in the second quarter of 2022 was 28.2%, compared to 28.4% in the same period of 2021.
NET PROFIT/LOSS: Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders in the second quarter of 2022 was RMB377.2 million (US$56.3 million), compared to a net profit of RMB455.9 million in the same period of 2021. Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders in the second quarter of 2022 included a foreign exchange loss of RMB319.9 million (US$47.8 million), compared to a foreign exchange gain of RMB78.0 million in the same period of 2021.
PROFIT/LOSS PER SHARE: Basic and diluted loss per share in the second quarter of 2022 were both RMB0.43 (US$0.06) which represented the equivalent of both RMB2.58 (US$0.36) per American depositary share ("ADS"). Each ADS represents six Class A ordinary shares. Diluted profit/loss per share is calculated using adjusted net profit/loss attributable to ordinary shareholders divided by the weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding.
As of June 30, 2022, the aggregate amount of the Company's cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash was RMB3.62 billion (US$539.9 million).
Net cash generated from operating activities, in the second quarter of 2022, was RMB942.7 million (US$140.7 million), compared to RMB314.8 million in the same period of 2021.
Business Outlook
In consideration of COVID-related disruptions in the second quarter 2022 and softer economic conditions, the Company currently expects net revenues for the full year of 2022 to be in the range of RMB7,250 million to RMB7,550 million, and adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of RMB1,800 million to RMB1,950 million.
The forecast reflects the Company's current and preliminary views on the market and its operational conditions, which does not factor in any of the potential future impacts caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and is subject to change.
Conference Call
The Company's management will host an earnings conference call at 9:00 PM U.S. Eastern Time on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, or 9:00 AM Beijing Time on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
For participants who wish to join the call, please access the link provided below to complete the online registration process and dial in 5 minutes prior to the scheduled call start time.
Event Title: VNET Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call
Registration Link: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIe1ecf9e092d04400b0020b258448551c
Upon registration, each participant will receive a set of dial-in numbers by location, a personal PIN and an email with further detailed instructions, which will be used to join the conference call.
A simultaneous audio webcast and replay of the conference call will be accessible on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.vnet.com.
Non-GAAP Disclosure
In evaluating its business, VNET considers and uses the following non-GAAP measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as a supplemental measure to review and assess its operating performance: adjusted cash gross profit, adjusted cash gross margin, adjusted operating expenses, adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA margin. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. For more information on these non-GAAP financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliations of GAAP and non-GAAP results" set forth at the end of this press release.
The non-GAAP financial measures are provided as additional information to help investors compare business trends among different reporting periods on a consistent basis and to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's current financial performance and prospects for the future. These non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, U.S. GAAP results. In addition, the Company's calculation of the non-GAAP financial measures may be different from the calculation used by other companies, and therefore comparability may be limited.
Exchange Rate
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars ("USD") at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise stated, all translations from RMB to USD were made at the rate of RMB6.6981 to US$1.00, the noon buying rate in effect on June 30, 2022, in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board. The Company makes no representation that the RMB or USD amounts referred could be converted into USD or RMB, as the case may be, at any particular rate or at all. For analytical presentation, all percentages are calculated using the numbers presented in the financial statements contained in this earnings release.
Statement Regarding Unaudited Condensed Financial Information
The unaudited financial information set forth above is preliminary and subject to potential adjustments. Adjustments to the consolidated financial statements may be identified when audit work has been performed for the Company's year-end audit, which could result in significant differences from this preliminary unaudited condensed financial information.
About VNET
VNET Group, Inc. is a leading carrier- and cloud-neutral Internet data center services provider in China. VNET provides hosting and related services, including IDC services, cloud services, and business VPN services to improve the reliability, security, and speed of its customers' internet infrastructure. Customers may locate their servers and equipment in VNET's data centers and connect to China's internet backbone. VNET operates in more than 30 cities throughout China, servicing a diversified and loyal base of over 6,500 hosting and related enterprise customers that span numerous industries ranging from internet companies to government entities and blue-chip enterprises to small- to mid-sized enterprises.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "target," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, quotations from management in this announcement as well as VNET's strategic and operational plans contain forward-looking statements. VNET may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual reports to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about VNET's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: VNET's goals and strategies; VNET's expansion plans; the expected growth of the data center services market; expectations regarding demand for, and market acceptance of, VNET's services; VNET's expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with customers; VNET's plans to invest in research and development to enhance its solution and service offerings; and general economic and business conditions in the regions where VNET provides solutions and services. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in VNET's reports filed with, or furnished to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and VNET undertakes no duty to update such information, except as required under applicable law.
Investor Relations Contact:
Xinyuan Liu
Tel: +86 10 8456 2121
Email: ir@vnet.com
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WASHINGTON — Country singer Luke Bell has been found dead after he was reported missing in Arizona. He was 32.
A spokesperson for the Tucson Police Department confirmed the singer-songwriter's death to TEGNA on Tuesday, saying the investigation is ongoing. A cause of death has not been revealed.
Bell's death was first reported by his close friend and fellow musician Matt Kinman, who shared the news with the blog Saving Country Music.
The 32-year-old singer was reported missing on Aug. 20 in Tuscon, Ariz., and according to the music blog, Bell was found "not far from where he disappeared."
Bell was born in Lexington, Ky., and spent most of his childhood in Wyoming. He debuted into the country music scene with his album "Don't Mind If I Do" in 2014, and soon after landed a record deal with Thirty Tigers in 2016.
Soon after his record deal, he released a self-titled album that gained him critical acclaim. However, his rise to stardom came to a pause once mental health issues arose.
"Many had big plans for Luke, but Luke’s plans remained decidedly less aspirational. A tour was planned for the fall of 2016 to help promote the record, but it never went off," the blog shares.
Singer-songwriter Margo Price shared the news of Bell's death on Twitter.
According to the blog, Bell and Kinman were in Tucson together when the 32-year-old took off while Kinman was getting something to eat. Kinman told the blog that Bell had a bipolar disorder that had taken a "turn for the worse."
"Luke Bell's struggles are now over, but the legacy of his music remains. And hopefully, like so many troubled troubadours before him, Luke Bell is just beginning to find its audience, his worthy appreciation, and his deserved legacy," the blog shared. | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/country-singer-luke-bell-dead-at-32/507-cc330aab-c26d-40f8-976a-59028d0cc9af | 2022-08-31T02:14:57Z | https://www.abc10.com/article/news/nation-world/country-singer-luke-bell-dead-at-32/507-cc330aab-c26d-40f8-976a-59028d0cc9af | false |
One dead, one injured after head-on Clarendon County collision
Published: Aug. 30, 2022 at 9:30 PM EDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
CLARENDON COUNTY, S.C. (WIS) - One person is pronounced deceased after a collision on Rickenbaker Road near White Oak Drive.
According to Lance Corporal Tyler Tidwell, the collision occurred around 2:26 p.m. on Aug. 30.
The driver of a 2017 Mitsubishi Outlander was traveling south on Rickenbaker Rd when the driver of a 1993 Saturn hit the driver head-on.
The driver of the Mitsubishi was taken to a nearby hospital. The driver of the Saturn was pronounced deceased at the scene.
This incident is currently under investigation by the South Carolina Highway Patrol.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California could soon become the seventh state to make sure people won’t lose their jobs if they smoke marijuana when they are off the clock.
State lawmakers on Tuesday passed a bill that would stop companies from punishing workers who fail a certain type of drug test that detects not whether a person is high, but whether the person has used marijuana at all in recent days.
These tests, which rely on urine or hair samples, look for a substance that the body makes when it breaks down THC, the main psychoactive compound in marijuana. But that substance, called metabolites, can remain in a person’s body for weeks after using marijuana, according to the Mayo Clinic, meaning people can fail a drug test even though they are not impaired.
The legislation would prevent workers from being punished from failing these types of drug tests. Companies could still punish employees for failing other types of tests that use saliva and are better at determining if a person is currently high.
The bill now goes to the desk of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has until the end of September to decide whether to sign it into law. It would take effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
“Nothing in this bill would allow someone to come (to work) high,” said Assemblymember Bill Quirk, a Democrat from Hayward and the author of the bill.
California was the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996, and it was one of the first states to legalize recreational marijuana in 2016. But the state has been slow to pass laws protecting workers who use marijuana on their own time.
Six other states — Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Montana and Rhode Island — have laws protecting workers’ rights to use recreational marijuana, according to the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. Twenty-one states have laws protecting workers who use medical marijuana from discrimination.
Labor unions argue it isn’t fair to punish employees for doing something that is legal outside of their job and doesn’t interfere with their responsibilities at work.
“Using outdated cannabis tests only causes employees to feel unsafe and harassed at work, it does not increase workplace safety,” said Matt Bell, secretary-treasurer for the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 324.
The bill includes a number of exceptions to protect employers. It does not apply to companies that must perform drug testing to receive federal funding or comply with federal contracts. It also doesn’t apply to anyone working in the building and construction trades, an industry that benefits from lots of federal funding.
Still, the California Chamber of Commerce opposed the legislation because it would “create a protected status for marijuana use” in state law that bans discrimination in the workplace.
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DETROIT (AP) — Cal Raleigh sparked a six-run third with a solo homer and capped it with a sacrifice fly as the Seattle Mariners rolled past the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Tuesday night.
Ty France added three hits, including his 16th homer, and scored three runs with two RBIs. Carlos Santana had a two-run homer for Seattle, which has won four of its last five games.
George Kirby (6-3) allowed only two hits in five scoreless innings. Chris Flexen pitched four innings of relief for his first save.
Tigers starter Matt Manning (1-2) gave up seven runs and seven hits in 2 1/3 innings. Rookie Riley Greene extended his hitting streak to eight games with an eighth-inning RBI triple.
France's one-out homer in the second put Seattle on top.
Raleigh's homer in the third was followed by five hits from the next six batters, including consecutive RBI singles from Mitch Haniger, Eugenio Suarez and France. Adam Frazier's single off Will Vest and Raleigh's sacrifice fly capped the outburst.
Santana homered off Daniel Norris in the fifth.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Mariners: SS J.P. Crawford was held out of the lineup due to a strained pectoral muscle. Manager Scott Servais is hopeful Crawford can return to action on Wednesday. “He's feeling better,” Servais said. “I thought it would be best to keep him out today.”
Tigers: OF Austin Meadows (Achilles strains) is working out at the ballpark and could soon go on another rehab assignment. Meadows hasn't played since June 15.
ROSTER MOVES
Mariners: OF Dylan Moore was placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to Aug. 29, due to a right oblique strain. INF Abraham Toro was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma and started at 2B on Tuesday. Toro had one hit and scored a run in four at-bats.
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
Audio difficulties rendered the on-field microphones useless prior to the game, so the fans scattered around the ballpark aided with the singing of the Star Spangled Banner.
UP NEXT
Mariners: LHP Marco Gonzales (9-12, 3.97 ERA), who has won his last two starts, will pitch the middle game of the series. He’s 1-3 with a 3.77 ERA in five career starts against the Tigers.
Tigers: LHP Tyler Alexander (3-8, 4.83 ERA) will look to bounce back on Wednesday from his worst start this season. He surrendered seven runs and eight hits, including three home runs, in three innings against Texas on Friday. | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Raleigh-France-lead-Mariners-to-9-3-victory-over-17408899.php | 2022-08-31T02:37:44Z | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Raleigh-France-lead-Mariners-to-9-3-victory-over-17408899.php | true |
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 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.
Iran now enriches uranium closer than ever to weapons-grade levels as officials openly suggest Tehran could build a nuclear bomb if it chose. Iran has maintained its program is peaceful, though Western nations and international inspectors say Tehran has a military nuclear program up until 2003.
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
919 PM CDT Tue Aug 30 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN DENTON COUNTY...
The threat for additional flooding has ended. However, earlier
rainfall may continue to run off and cause flooding of streams and
creeks as well as other low lying and poor drainage areas. Please
continue to heed remaining road closures.
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LOS ANGELES -- Steve Carell is starring in "The Patient," a new FX series now streaming on Hulu.
He plays therapist Alan Strauss, who's just lost his wife to cancer and is estranged from his adult children.
"It's a very complicated family experience that he's trying to get through," Carell tells On The Red Carpet. "And on top of that, he gets abducted by a serial killer, so that thickens the plot just a bit!"
His patient Sam, played by Domhnall Gleeson, chains Strauss to a bed and keeps him captive in his basement in the hopes that the good doctor will be able to help quell his serial killer compulsions.
"Sam is a really troubling, intriguing character who every now and again you empathize with," Domhnall says. "They made somebody who does the most horrific things, who when you hear the facts you judge him, correctly. But when you spend time with him, you begin to care about him maybe just a little bit."
Joe Weisberg, co-creator of "The Patient" says, "you also have to think about the day-to-day things just to make them feel real because everyone's got their quirks and interests and obsessions."
One of Sam's obsessions? Food. The show creators came up with some wild concoctions for Sam to feed his hostage. So we had to ask what the best meal would be to pair with watching "The Patient." Find out in the video above.
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PRAHOVO, Serbia (AP) — The worst drought in Europe in decades has not only scorched farmland and hampered river traffic, it also has exposed a part of almost forgotten World War II history: The hulks of dozens of World War II German battleships have emerged from the Danube River as its water levels have dropped.
In the middle of the mighty river separating Serbia and Romania near the Serbian port of Prahovo, a rusty hull, a broken mast where the swastika flag used to fly, an upper deck where a command bridge used to be, a barrel that could have been holding fuel — or even explosive materials — lean on a pebblestone dune that has emerged from the water.
The ships, some still laden with munition, belonged to Nazi Germany’s Black Sea fleet that was deliberately sunk by the Germans as they retreated from Romania as Soviet forces advanced.
Historians say up to 200 German warships were scuttled in September 1944 near Prahovo in the Danube gorge known as The Iron Gate on the orders of the fleet’s commander as they came under heavy fire from the Soviets. The idea behind the deliberate sinking was to at least slow down the Soviet advance in the Balkans. But it did not help as Nazi Germany surrendered months later, in May 1945.
The unusually hot weather across Europe this summer was linked by scientists to global warming and other factors. The dropping water levels created dangerous conditions for shipping on many rivers on the continent, including the Danube, Europe’s second-longest river that flows through 10 nations. Authorities in Serbia have used dredging to keep vessels moving.
The wrecks appearing from the depths are an impressive sight, but they have caused decades of trouble for those using the river, and now the Serbian government, with European Union support, is planning to do something about them.
Some of the wrecks were removed from the river by the Communist Yugoslav authorities right after the war. But most of them remained, hampering shipping, especially in summer when water levels are low. For years there were plans to take the ships out of the muddy waters, but the operation was considered too risky because of the explosives they carried and there were no funds to do it until recently.
Now, the European Union and the European Investment Bank have agreed to provide loans and grants the operation to pull out some of the vessels near Prahovo in order to improve the traffic capacity of the Danube. The total cost of the operation is estimated at 30 million euros.
“These vessels have been sunk and they have been lying on the river bed ever since,” the European Union ambassador to Serbia, Emanuele Giaufret, said during a recent trip to the wreckage site. “And this is a problem. It’s a problem for the traffic on the Danube, it restricts the capacity to move, it’s a hazard because certain vessels still contain unexploded ordnance.”
Accompanying Giaufret was Alessandro Bragonzi, the head of the European Investment Bank in the Western Balkans.
He said the project consists of the removal of 21 sunken vessels.
“It has been estimated that more vessels are underwater, up to 40, but those that are currently impeding the fairway conditions of the Danube, especially during periods of low water level, are 21,” Bragonzi said.
Experts say the salvage operation will consist of removing the explosive materials from the sunken vessels and then destroying the wrecks, rather than dragging the ships out of the river. | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-danube-drought-reveals-parts-of-hidden-wwii-history/ | 2022-08-31T02:39:56Z | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-danube-drought-reveals-parts-of-hidden-wwii-history/ | false |
Police: 14-year-old girl shot, killed while making TikTok video; 3 charged
MONTE VISTA, Colo. (KUSA) - A 14-year-old Colorado girl was making a TikTok video when she was shot and killed earlier this month.
Authorities say Aaliyah Salazar was killed on Aug. 7 when juveniles were handling a gun while making videos on TikTok.
According to court documents, police said they watched the video before Aaliyah was shot in the head, and it showed her dancing with someone in the background fiddling with something.
One of the teens told police they saw another teen point the gun at Aaliyah and fire. That teen reportedly told police it could have been an accident.
Gary Salazar, Aaliyah’s grandfather, said his world stopped once he heard the news.
“She could go into a store and come out with 20 new friends. She was just that type of person. She loved people and her family,” Gary Salazar said.
Loved ones gathered this week to remember Aaliyah, who loved dancing and doing TikTok videos.
On Monday, police said two juveniles were charged with felony manslaughter and misdemeanor possession of a weapon. The maximum they could face is six years in Colorado’s youth offender system.
“The frustration I’ve got is that if you take a life, you should have to pay for it dearly, not with a slap on the hand and say don’t do it again,” Gary Salazar said.
Emiliano Vargas, an adult, has also been charged in connection with Aaliyah’s death. He is facing charges, including providing or permitting a juvenile to possess a gun.
A new district attorney will start in September, and officials said they would review the case.
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1-year-old Plum Borough child in critical condition after fall out window
A 1-year-old was rushed to the hospital after falling out a window in Plum Borough, police said.
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A 1-year-old child was rushed to the hospital in critical condition Tuesday after falling from a window in Plum, police said.Allegheny County police homicide detectives responded to a home on Winchester Avenue around 6:30 p.m. and are investigating the fall. It’s unclear what lead up to this child’s fall or how many feet the child may have fallen.Pittsburgh's Action News 4 is working to learn more about the child’s condition.Anyone with information is asked to call Allegheny County Police at their tip line at 1-833-all tips.
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It’s unclear what lead up to this child’s fall or how many feet the child may have fallen.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vial's tech-enabled CRO has announced their newest addition, Wendy Pinson, to their oncology leadership team. Wendy will be the company's Director of Oncology. Pinson joins the team with over thirteen years of experience in clinical research. Most recently, she served as the Associate Director of Clinical Operations at Precision For Medicine. Pinson is a demonstrated leader in clinical research operations and the healthcare industry.
On her new position, Pinson said, "This is an exciting time in clinical research. With the rise of cutting-edge therapies and next-gen technology, we're on the precipice of changing the entire clinical trial landscape. Though we've come a long way in oncology research, we still have a long road ahead to discover and bring effective treatments to our patients quicker. We must look forward to the future to build a new foundation in clinical research — one that is crafted to be more efficient, imaginative, and collaborative. I'm excited to be a part of Vial's Oncology CRO and ready to take it to the next level for our patients and sponsors."
Pinson will work alongside Vial's scientific advisory board members, Dr. Arati Rao, Dr. Guru Sonpavde, and Dr. Antoni Ribas to refine the CRO to support oncology sponsors' greatest needs.
The Vial Oncology CRO distinguishes itself by leveraging digital technology such as its VialConnect software and proven enrollment playbook to streamline processes. Together, these best-in-class CRO services will accelerate the development of new therapies and devices for oncology sponsors.
"Our mission to cure all human disease took a step forward with Wendy joining to be a leader on our Oncology CRO. Her experience spans tumor types, modalities and working with hundreds of sites to run successful trials. Thrilled to work closely with Wendy and reimagine Oncology trials together." - Simon Burns, Co-Founder, and CEO, Vial.
See the full release here.
About Vial: Vial is a tech-enabled CRO that promises faster and higher-quality execution of trials. The Vial Contract Research Organization (CRO) delivers on the promise of faster trials through its innovative technology platform. The key to Vial's tech-enabled platform is Vial's modern, intuitive Electronic Source and powerful tooling for CRAs. Vial operates across multiple Therapeutic Areas (Dermatology CRO, Ophthalmology CRO, Oncology CRO, and Gastroenterology CRO). Vial is a San Francisco, California-based company with over 125 employees and has run over 750 trials.
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DAYTON, OH (WDTN) – If you know Dayton, you likely know Hickory Bar-B-Q. After 60 years in business, Carl Fisher showed a quick demo of their delectable ribs in the Living Dayton Kitchen.
Fisher said Joe and Irene Kiss opened up the Hickory Bar-B-Q on Brown Street in 1962.
“Joe ran it clear up until 1995, upon his passing,” Fisher said. “He was a unique individual, very friendly and the customers loved him.”
To celebrate, the restaurant is holding a special. Between August 24 to 28, every purchase of a dinner you get a ticket to enter into a drawing for 20 $30 gift certificates. This is in addition to the grand prize for 2 people is a $50 gift certificate every month for a year, totaling up to a whopping $600 in food. | https://www.wdtn.com/living-dayton/hickory-bar-b-q-celebrates-60-years/ | 2022-08-31T02:43:54Z | https://www.wdtn.com/living-dayton/hickory-bar-b-q-celebrates-60-years/ | false |
CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews last night's TV: This pathetic whinge-fest should be called Dimble-Toes Gets Even
Days That Shook The BBC With David Dimbleby
Rosie Jones's Trip Hazard
Say what you like about the BBC but it knows how to nurse a grudge.
Four decades after Mrs Thatcher reined in its excesses, Auntie cannot hide her loathing for the Iron Lady.
The first half hour of David Dimbleby's retrospective, Days That Shook The BBC (BBC2), was one long howl of indignant rage at Maggie. 'Whenever Thatcher looked at the BBC, there seemed to be trouble,' fumed the Beeb's erstwhile political anchor.
The first half hour of David Dimbleby's retrospective, Days That Shook The BBC (BBC2), was one long howl of indignant rage at Maggie
He refused to concede she had any right to veto a sympathetic documentary in 1985 about the home life of IRA chief-of-staff Martin McGuinness.
Less than a year after the Brighton bombing, the terrorist leader was depicted with his children round the breakfast table, spoon-feeding a toddler.
It was perceived by many at the time as a blatant piece of anti-Government propaganda — and Dimbleby is still astonished that the Government had the gall to fight back.
More extraordinary still was his resentment at the Royal Family. This, remember, is the man who danced with Princess Diana at a house party — she dubbed him Dimble-Toes — and also led TV coverage of her funeral.
He has commentated for the BBC at the Queen's Golden, Diamond and Platinum jubilees. And yet he says: 'There has been a kind of taboo in the BBC about monarchy. Every other institution can be challenged but the monarchy has been deemed unassailable. In my experience the BBC is more scared of the Palace than it is of No 10.'
His grievance appears to be rooted in the humiliation heaped on the Beeb last year after it was revealed the infamous interview with Diana was achieved by fraud.
Despite the BBC's pledge that the interview would not be aired again, Dimbleby argued he should be allowed to replay excerpts in this programme. Instead, we saw two blurred screengrabs.
He was clearly irritated to be over-ruled. 'She may have been improperly persuaded,' he said, 'but I do think what she said is important and should be heard.'
There was no acknowledgement that statements obtained under false pretences by Martin Bashir, when she had been tricked into mistrusting the people closest to her, were automatically invalid.
Dimbleby settled one old score. For more than half a century, he has chafed at ex-Labour PM Harold Wilson's refusal in 1971 to answer a trivial question about payment for his memoirs.
It was perceived by many at the time as a blatant piece of anti-Government propaganda — and Dimbleby is still astonished that the Government had the gall to fight back
Wilson took offence and demanded the footage was cut. All these years later, Dimbleby took his revenge, and showed the whole sequence — without the awareness to point out the irritability may have been an early symptom of the dementia that would end his career.
Such a petty disagreement over one question was hardly a 'day that shook the BBC'.
This three-part series would be better titled Dimble-Toes Gets Even.
A better title for Rosie Jones's Trip Hazard (C4) might be National Liability — narrator Joanna Lumley's nickname for the comic, who has cerebral palsy.
A better title for Rosie Jones's Trip Hazard (C4) might be National Liability — narrator Joanna Lumley's nickname for the comic, who has cerebral palsy
Joanna's quip supplied the only good laugh of the hour, as Rosie and guest Guz Kahn visited Blackpool. They had their fortunes read on the seafront by Gypsy Petulengro, before embarking on a sky-dive.
Guz didn't fancy it and pulled out at the last minute. As he'd refused to ride on the rollercoaster, this can't have come as a shock to the producers.
It's great to see a presenter with a serious physical disability tackling daredevil challenges. But the show relies too heavily on ad libs. It needs a script. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11162789/David-Dimbleby-Christopher-Stevens-reviews-nights-TV.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | 2022-08-31T02:46:05Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11162789/David-Dimbleby-Christopher-Stevens-reviews-nights-TV.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ito=1490&ns_campaign=1490 | false |
The innovative pre-stent standardizes the shape of the pulmonary valve opening, allowing for a higher number of patients to be candidates for transcatheter valve replacement.
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Erin Ambrose knew the day would come. The day she would once again watch her daughter, Hailey, be wheeled into an operating room so that a team of cardiac specialists could repair her heart.
"Thankfully instead of another open-heart surgery followed by weeks of recovery like Hailey's first procedure at just 5 months old, this time her heart was repaired with a new, innovative device that allowed her to be back home the next day," Ambrose said.
Hailey, now age 13, was born with tetralogy of Fallot, a common but complex congenital heart condition that is a combination of four different heart defects. All patients born with this diagnosis require initial open-heart surgery during infancy to correct the defects, and many, including Hailey, need additional cardiac procedures later in childhood or during adulthood to repair or replace their pulmonary valve.
In July, Dr. Jeremy Ringewald, pediatric interventional cardiologist and medical director of the Cardiac Cath Lab at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital, successfully replaced Hailey's pulmonary valve during a minimally invasive procedure using the new Alterra Adaptive pre-stent. Dr. Ringewald is the first in the Tampa Bay area and among a select few in the United States to implant the Alterra pre-stent, which is used in conjunction with the Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter valve.
"Transcatheter valves are not new, but not always an option because the shape of the area where the valve needs to go – the right ventricular outflow tract – is too large or irregular," said Dr. Ringewald. "The Alterra allows for a higher number of patients to be candidates for transcatheter valve replacement because it standardizes the shape of the pulmonary valve opening."
The Alterra pre-stent is a self-expanding, partially covered stent shaped like an hourglass. It is designed to fill and reduce the size of large right ventricular outflow tracts and provides a landing zone for the Edwards SAPIEN 3 transcatheter heart valve.
As a regional leader in cardiovascular care, the Patel Children's Heart Institute at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital is committed to continuously broadening treatment options for its congenital heart patients.
"With this innovative technology, thousands of patients needing pulmonary valve replacement will be able to avoid open-heart surgery now," Dr. Ringewald adds.
During Hailey's procedure, Dr. Ringewald threaded a catheter through a blood vessel in her leg and guided the catheter by fluoroscopy to the location of her pulmonary valve. The Alterra pre-stent was deployed through the catheter and positioned and implanted, followed by the replacement heart valve.
While she may need a new valve again later in life, the pre-stent is now a permanent structure within Hailey's heart.
The Patel Children's Heart Institute at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital is home to the largest comprehensive congenital heart disease program in West Central Florida and its cardiac physicians perform hundreds of procedures each year to treat congenital and acquired heart conditions in children of any age, including newborns. A partnership between St. Joseph's Children's Hospital and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh provides families across Florida with unprecedented access to the highest level of pediatric heart care available. Together, they provide highly specialized cardiovascular care for patients ranging from babies in the womb to adults with congenital heart disease.
St. Joseph's Children's Hospital is Tampa Bay's largest provider of children's health services and is committed to providing everything needed for the health and well-being of children. Together, BayCare Kids and St. Joseph's Children's Hospital offer specialized inpatient and outpatient pediatric care to thousands of children and their families each year in multiple locations throughout West Central Florida. From the tiniest baby to the high school quarterback, patients are cared for by doctors who specialize in treating children, in surroundings designed exclusively for kids.
BayCare is a leading not-for-profit health care system that connects individuals and families to a wide range of services at 15 hospitals and hundreds of other convenient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and west central Florida regions. Inpatient and outpatient services include acute care, primary care, imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home care, and wellness. Our mission is to improve the health of all we serve through community-owned health care services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care. For more information, visit www.BayCare.org.
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Putin expresses deep condolences over death of Gorbachev
(Xinhua) 08:22, August 31, 2022
Xinhua file photo of former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev
Gorbachev died on Tuesday evening at the age of 91.
MOSCOW, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed deep condolences over the death of former Soviet Union leader Mikhail Gorbachev, Russia's RIA Novosti news agency reported Wednesday.
"President Putin expresses deep condolences over the death of Mikhail Gorbachev," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying.
"In the morning he will send a telegram of condolences to Gorbachev's family and friends," the spokesman added.
Gorbachev died on Tuesday evening at the age of 91. According to the Central Clinical Hospital, he passed away after a serious and long illness.
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Former Sunday school teacher to spend at least 87 years in prison for sexually assaulting children
Published: Aug. 30, 2022 at 9:37 PM CDT|Updated: 12 minutes ago
DURHAM, N.C. (CNN) - A former Sunday school teacher will spend decades in a North Carolina prison for sexually assaulting children.
On Monday, Jonathan Young was sentenced to a minimum of 87 years in prison.
The 38-year-old was convicted of multiple counts of rape, sexual offense and indecent liberties with children.
Prosecutors said Young assaulted at least three children at a church in the Benson area between 2003 and 2014. The youngest victim was 7 years old.
The church’s pastor said the sheriff’s office first told him about the allegations in 2014, but no charges were filed at that time.
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GRAPEVINE, Texas, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistadash is excited to announce they have been chosen by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) to power the organization's digital 20 Group analytics platform.
The Vistadash platform provides automotive digital data warehousing, as well as valuable insights to dealers who use the software when managing their digital presence. Developed with feedback from dealers across the country, Vistadash is a vendor-neutral company that helps dealers manage their marketing investments and processes online.
"The goal of our relationship is to help dealers analyze their digital marketing metrics and produce more meaningful insights, helping them to better understand the digital landscape" says Dan Moore, president of Vistadash. "Given all the noise around digital marketing, dealers are constantly faced with the question, 'Is what I am doing working?' With our technology, we are able to create an apples-to-apples comparison for NADA 20 Group members, taking the confusion out and giving them data they can rely on to make decisions."
As an advocate for the nation's franchised new-car and -truck dealers, NADA is equally committed to supporting the success of dealerships.
"NADA education is aimed at driving dealership success," said NADA 20 Group Consultant and Digital Analytics Specialist James Dodd. "The goal of our education is to offer dealers the best practices and tools, including financial, digital and operational analysis tools, that will enhance their performance financially and operationally."
To Moore, this relationship provides new opportunities: "NADA 20 Groups help dealers improve their dealership's overall performance and assist dealers with organizing their digital data and providing a view of how their marketing is performing. This relationship is a perfect collaboration with aligned core values that aid the dealer in becoming a better operator."
NADA selected Vistadash as their digital data provider given its ability to organize 20 Group members' Google Analytics metrics, by tracking consumer engagement on a dealer's website. These metrics are compiled into 20 Group composites, where they are comparable with other group member's performance. The comparison provides actionable insights and best practices that members can then incorporate in their digital and operational strategies. With Google Analytics 4 coming next year, NADA and Vistadash look to further educate dealers on how to properly setup and categorize metrics that provide predictive outcomes.
"The relationship has great synergy," says Moore. "Vistadash provides a tool that enables NADA 20 Group members to spend more time solving problems and less time chasing data."
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Hilarious moment Richmond coach Damien Hardwick pranks TV hosts as they try to nail him down about whether superstar Dustin Martin is playing in do-or-die final against Lions
- Richmond coach Damien Hardwick was coy on whether Dustin Martin will play
- Tigers midfielder, 31, has been out after straining his hamstring in early July
- Appearing on Fox Footy on Tuesday, Hardwick initially avoided the question
- Martin is expected to play in a huge boost for Richmond in week one of finals
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick showed his experience as a head coach when he was pressed on the availability of superstar Dustin Martin for the team's elimination semi-final on Thursday against Brisbane.
The three-time premiership-winning coach appeared on Fox Footy on Tuesday night, and was probed about whether 'Dusty' will play at the Gabba was asked by journalist Mark Robinson.
Martin, 31, hasn't laced his boots since straining his hamstring against West Coast on July 3.
In hilarious scenes, Hardwick feigned answering the question on many people's lips but was on mute, leaving co-hosts Gerard Whateley and Robinson utterly perplexed on the live cross.
A cheeky Hardwick then revealed he had switched off his audio deliberately.
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick was coy initially on Fox Footy when pressed on the availability of superstar Dustin Martin for the clash versus Brisbane on Thursday
Robinson saw the funny side of the gag, stating: 'You smarta***!'
Hardwick eventually addressed the topic when he said Martin would 'play a different role' in the winner-takes-all clash.
'He will play predominantly forward. We know he's played that role before and he's quite capable,' he said.
'Against Brisbane he's had some really good games like that. What we do know is that players of Dustin's ilk put themselves where they need to be.
'I've said this often as a coach, the very best players have got a great understanding of where to put themselves at the best of times.'
As Robinson pointed out, September is when Martin excels.
Martin, 31, has been out injured after straining his hamstring against West Coast on July 3
Martin's three Norm Smith Medals from three grand final triumphs is proof there is no better big game player in the sport
Having won flags with the Tigers in 2017, 2019 and 2020 he performs better than anyone at the business end of the season.
His three Norm Smith Medals as best on ground from three grand final triumphs is proof there is no better big game player in the sport.
Meanwhile, despite the lingering threat of Martin's return, the Lions won't be daunted if he features on the Tigers team sheet.
'It's always great to have elite players back in the game,' Lions forward Lincoln McCarthy said.
'He's had a long lay-off with a 'hammy', so we're just excited. Finals hopefully bring out the best in teams and bring out some really good football to watch and he's another player that the fans love to see out there.
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South African government encourages enterprises to attend China International Import Expo: official
JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) -- South African companies would take part in the China International Import Expo (CIIE) 2022 where they expect positive benefits, and the government would help them do so, said a South African government official Tuesday.
The remarks were made by Lerato Mataboge, the deputy director general of export promotion, development and outward investment with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Competition, while responding to a question from Xinhua during a webinar on the impact of outbound trade shows on small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in South Africa.
"China International Import Expo (CIIE) is an important platform and we will definitely take part in it. It is useful for our economy. Trade is an important engine of economic growth and development. There are many regions and countries of the world that have been able to lift their peoples from poverty to prosperity through trade," said Mataboge, who failed to give the number of companies that will take part in the CIIE this year. "Exports provide a significant opportunity for South Africa to expand industrial output and provide bigger markets for local firms. The ministry aims to support firms to reach strategic export markets and to align export-marketing with South Africa's industrial capacity."
Mataboge believed local companies have improved their competitiveness but more still needs to be done, saying steps have been made to build a capable state by improving the efficiency and improving the national brand. Mataboge also pledged that they would like to take opportunities presented by the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
The fifth CIIE will take place in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10.
South Africa has participated in the Shanghai CIIE for four consecutive years. Despite the impact of COVID-19, South African enterprises actively participated in the expo, vigorously promoting beef, wine, tea, abalone and other high-quality agricultural products, with the intended turnover reaching 210 million U.S. dollars in 2020, and the intended turnover of red wine, abalone, fruit, tea, aloe gum and other products at about 38 million dollars in 2021, laying a good foundation for the South African high-quality products to expand their market share in China, according to Zhao Zhongyi, minister counselor of the Economic and Commercial Office of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in South Africa.
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US plans missile sales to Taiwan in ‘escalation of provocation’ after Pelosi visit; ‘drain every last drop of blood from island before reunification’
Warplanes of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) conduct operations during joint combat training exercises around the Taiwan Island, Aug. 7, 2022. The Eastern Theater Command continued its joint combat training exercises as scheduled on Sunday in the waters and airspace around the Taiwan Island. Photo: Xinhua
The US is reportedly planning to sell an arms package involving anti-ship and air-to-air missiles worth $1.1 billion to the island of Taiwan only weeks after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's provocative visit to the island, a move analysts said on Tuesday is yet another ill-intended provocation that will only escalate tensions.
The arms sales will be futilein changing the absolute superiority of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) over Taiwan's armed forces and the PLA will be more than ready to deal with them, experts said.
The Biden administration plans to formally ask Congress to approve an estimated $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, US news outlet Politico reported on Monday, citing sources with direct knowledge of the package.
The package will provisionally include 60 AGM-84L Harpoon Block II anti-ship missiles for $355 million, 100 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical air-to-air missiles for $85.6 million, and $655.4 million for a surveillance radar contract extension, the sources said, according to the report.
In an interview with Russian media outlet Sputnik on Monday, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in the US Liu Pengyu said that US arms sales to Taiwan seriously violate the one-China principle, encourage Taiwan secessionists and escalate tensions across the Taiwan Straits. He stressed that China will continue to take strong and effective measures to resolutely defend its sovereignty and security interests.
The Harpoon is a type of anti-ship missile that targets warships, the Sidewinder air-to-air missile targets warplanes, and the surveillance radar detects missiles, military experts said.
Despite their potential threats, the US weapons will not change the military power balance across the Taiwan Straits as the PLA has an absolute advantage, as the launchers of the Harpoon missiles, the F-16 fighter jets that carry the Sidewinder missiles and the surveillance radar will be among the first targets of the PLA, analysts said.
Satellites, large reconnaissance aircraft and reconnaissance drones will spot those targets on the ground immediately when they are deployed, which will be followed by precision strikes. Taiwan's F-16 fighters are also no rival to the Chinese mainland's more powerful J-16 and J-20 fighter jets, analysts said.
Porcupine with longer spines
The mainland has launched strong countermeasures against Pelosi's visit. Washington probably believes that something must be done to placate Taiwan authorities and appease pro-Taiwan hawks at home, Xin Qiang, director of the Taiwan studies center with the Fudan University told the Global Times.
With the military power gap between the two sides of Straits widening, both the US and Taiwan authorities have a greater sense of urgency to strengthen the building of asymmetric warfare capabilities and turn the island into a porcupine that is hard to bite, Xin said.
In terms of the reported arms sale, the US is trying to make the porcupine's spines longer, said Lü Xiang, an expert on US studies at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, noting that the reported sale of offensive weapons like the Harpoon and Sidewinder is an escalation of provocations against Beijing.
The US knows that whatever weapons it sells to Taiwan island will not be able to withstand the PLA if there is a military operation, and their posture is actually to hope that the island could conduct a war of attrition against the mainland, Lü said.
However, in the event of a military conflict across the Taiwan Straits, the mainland's actions would be thunderous and would not give the island any chance to counterattack, deplete or stall for reinforcements, the expert added.
The Biden administration has so far approved five arms sales to Taiwan island since August 2021. The four most recent arms sales averaged $100 million and mostly involved technical assistance, far smaller in scale than those under the Trump administration.
Experts said that US arms sales to Taiwan under the Biden administration are expected to be strengthened in the future around developing the island's asymmetric capabilities. Because according to US domestic political practice, the military-industrial complex always lobbies the government with great efforts, and every administration has to offer something in return.
"The US weapons sale is actually a form of economic blackmail, with Taiwan often receiving weapons from the US at prices much higher than the actual prices," Lü said, "Washington wants to drain every last drop of blood from the island before reunification."
What and who to fight for
With the planned purchase of Harpoon and Sidewinder missiles from the US, analysts believe that it will be necessary for the island to create several new mobile squadrons. Taiwan media said that the island's main battle force personnel demand will peak in 2026, and the air force and navy are planning to expand. In response to the cross-Straits situational changes, the region's defense authorities also plan to rapidly increase the number of units for shore-based missile detachments.
However, about a week before the US disclosed the new arms sale to media, Taiwan-based news outlets reported that the main battle force on the island is depleted, with the total number of non-commissioned officers and junior, middle and captain-rank officers significantly short of 25,000.
According to local media udn.com, recruitment is facing difficulties. About 70 percent or more of the main battle forces, marine corps and air defense and missile command failed to meet the standard of at least 90 percent staffing ratio. Besides, more than 90 percent of the main battle ships of the island's navy failed to reach the requirement, with many of the main battle forces' staffing ratio even lower than 70 percent.
Although the latest poll on the island after Pelosi's visit showed that around 53 percent of respondents would be willing to "fight for Taiwan" if reunification by force occurs, 56.2 percent of respondents believed that the US won't defend Taiwan if reunification operations take place, according to media reports in August.
Another poll in June showed that more than half of Taiwan residents believe the island would not survive 100 days in a war with the mainland, media reported.
Some Taiwan-based experts told the Global Times that the dilemma of Taiwan's military is more convincing than easily manipulated polls. In fact, after the escalation of tensions across the Straits, the island's army was too tired to cope. Since Tsai Ing-wen took office, the island's military has suffered 20 accidents in the past six years, resulting in 28 deaths, Taiwan media reported.
Although instigated by the Democratic Progressive Party, there are some anti-mainland voices on the island, but more people understand that resistance is to die in vain, Chang Ya-chung, president of the Sun Yat-sen School in Taiwan and a member of Taiwan's major opposition party KMT, told the Global Times on Tuesday.
For young people yearning for an easy life, the tragic results of fighting the powerful PLA are not hard to predict.
Society on the island is highly divided, secessionists may believe in "fight for Taiwan," but for the other half who support reunification, the answer of what and who to fight for would be completely different, Chang said.
Given that the Taiwan question is China's internal affairs, many people in Taiwan may think that if reunification finally comes, what are we resisting for, and why should we be pawns of the US and secessionists when we can win peace from war, the expert said.
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PARIS (AP) — An elegant dinner at the Ritz in Paris. A post-midnight drive past the city’s floodlit treasures. And then, tragedy. The story of Princess Diana’s death at age 36 in that catastrophic crash in a Paris traffic tunnel continues to shock, even after a quarter-century.
Twenty-five years later, The Associated Press is making available this account of Diana’s final hours in the French capital, published on Sept. 5, 1997, a few days after the Aug. 31 crash. (The account, based on reporting, interviews and news reports available at the time, has been trimmed and edited lightly.)
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Entering the Pont de l’Alma traffic tunnel at night, one of the last things you see is the floodlit Eiffel Tower.
Its iron latticework shimmering like lace against a black sky, it likely was one of the last things Princess Diana ever saw.
The tower’s lights go off every night at 1 a.m. By that time on Sunday, Aug. 31, a dying Diana lay trapped in a crumpled wreck of a Mercedes, with rescuers trying frantically to treat her while they cut through the metal roof.
The short ride to the tunnel from the Ritz Hotel had been a stunning one, with a view of the city’s other floodlit treasures: the obelisk at the Place de la Concorde, the Arc de Triomphe off to the right, the gold-domed Hotel des Invalides across the river to the left.
Four people were in the car: a driver and a bodyguard in front, the princess and her boyfriend in back. Behind them — it isn’t clear how far — were several motorcycles and perhaps two cars bearing paparazzi.
Approaching the tunnel along the Seine River, the shining tower was just to the left. Even through the tinted windows of a luxury car, it would’ve been hard not to look.
Seconds later, there was a huge crash — witnesses said it was like an explosion. It would soon reverberate around the world, but for a few minutes in the still night, there was only the insistent blare of a car horn set off by the driver’s slumped body, and then the clicking of camera shutters.
For the princess, after the spectacular city lights, there was only blackness.
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10 p.m.: The evening begins for Diana and Dodi Fayed with dinner in the sitting room of the Imperial Suite at the Ritz. It is the best suite in the hotel, and no wonder: The hotel is owned by Fayed’s father, Mohamed Al Fayed.
The food comes from the hotel’s two-star restaurant, Espadon, which means swordfish. It’s known for its 100,000-bottle wine cellar.
Diana is reported to have ordered an appetizer of mushrooms and asparagus, and then sole; for Dodi, turbot.
Dodi may have carried a surprise in his pocket: News reports quote a Paris jeweler saying he’d sold him an “extraordinary” diamond solitaire ring for $205,000, and it is at the Ritz that Dodi may have given it to Diana.
Is it an engagement ring? No one will ever know for sure.
But the day has been tense. The couple has been having problems with paparazzi ever since their mid-afternoon arrival in Paris. First, they trailed Diana and Dodi from Le Bourget Airport outside Paris, on their way to see Villa Windsor — a mansion that once housed the Duke and Duchess of Windsor and that Dodi’s father has bought and renovated. Their driver managed to shake the photographers.
Then, an attempt to have a 9:30 p.m. dinner at the chic Paris bistro Chez Benoit failed, when paparazzi again picked up the trail. Giving up, Diana and Dodi decide to dine at the Ritz, where there is better security.
Hotel video shows the cars arriving back at the Ritz, flashes going off as Diana goes through a revolving door, eyes downcast, looking distressed.
They walk down the Ritz’s blue carpet bordered in gold toward the restaurant. Ten minutes later, they walk back down the hallway — “because of the attention in the restaurant,” Paul Handley-Greaves, head of Al Fayed’s security team, says later in London — and head up a spiral staircase to the Imperial Suite.
Inside, the plush hotel, with rust-colored marble columns and floors covered with Persian rugs, is calm and peaceful. But outside the entrance, on the elegant Place Vendome, paparazzi have again gathered.
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10:08 p.m.: Henri Paul, the No. 2 security man at the Ritz, arrives at the hotel after having been summoned on his cell phone at 10 p.m. He parks his own car outside, chats with some people and shakes hands with a friend, the night duty manager and the concierge. Their accounts, Handley-Greaves says, “are that he was sober, he didn’t smell of alcohol, his gait was steady.”
Paul spends the next two hours in the lobby area. At one point, he goes into the hotel bar and sits with two other security people at a table on the edge of the bar area. There is no security camera in the bar, but both Handley-Greaves and Michael Cole, an Al Fayed family spokesman, said interviews with hotel personnel showed no evidence that Paul was drinking.
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12:07 a.m.: After dinner, as they leave the Imperial Suite, Diana and Fayed stop to discuss the paparazzi “and the concern that the princess had that something would happen,” Handley-Greaves says. “Earlier on in the day,” he tells a London news conference, “she had expressed concern to bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones at the foolhardiness of the motorcycle riders, not for the safety of the vehicle she was traveling in. She expressed concern that the erratic manner in which they were driving might result in one of them falling under the wheels either of the lead car or the backup.”
Diana and Fayed are headed to an apartment he owns off the Champs-Elysees, just near the Arc de Triomphe. Knowing paparazzi are outside, they’ve decided to use two decoy vehicles — Range Rover and a Mercedes. They post the Range Rover outside the Ritz’s main entrance, with Fayed’s regular driver at the wheel.
They need a third car, so a rented Mercedes is called into service. The jet-black car, rented from the Etoile limousine company, is known for its silky-smooth ride, but because of its weight, it isn’t the best car for weaving in and out of traffic. “This isn’t the kind of car you do slalom in,” says Jean-Pierre Bretton, a limousine driver who often picks up well-heeled clients at the Ritz.
Diana and Dodi need a driver, too, and that’s why Paul has been called back in from home. Paul, 41, a native of France’s Brittany region, is reported to have received special training in Germany to drive the armored Mercedes. Police say Paul lacked the special license to drive the car; the Al Fayed family denies it.
Paris prosecutors say autopsy blood tests showed Paul was legally drunk, and judicial sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, put the blood-alcohol level at more than three times the legal limit, at least.
Despite reports that Paul was a heavy drinker, at least two bartenders who knew him told The Associated Press they never saw signs of that.
Tony Poer, a former bartender at Willi’s wine bar near the Ritz, says Paul was a regular there, but only drank beer.
“I never saw him extremely drunk,” says Poer, now manager of a San Francisco nightclub. “He even gave me a ride home a few times. I wasn’t worried or anything.”
And Alain Bousseau, owner of the Mazarin bar not far from the Ritz, says that although Paul was reported to be a regular there, he saw him only two or three times in the last few years. Once, he drank only a small glass of Cheverny wine; another time, he had a coffee.
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12:19 a.m: Dodi and Diana stand in an area by the back entrance of the hotel, milling with security officers preparing their departure. A Ritz Hotel security camera video shows Dodi slipping his arm protectively around Diana’s waist.
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12:20 a.m.: The couple leaves the Ritz from the back entrance, and climbs into the Mercedes. Diana is dressed in a black top, black jacket and belted white trousers. Her hair is carefully coiffed and she wears red lipstick.
Dodi looks more casual in a tan jacket and long gray shirt, open at the neck and hanging loosely over stone-washed jeans.
The hotel video shows no paparazzi outside the back entrance, but the decoy ruse clearly hasn’t worked.
With paparazzi in pursuit, the Mercedes travels down the Rue Cambon and turns right onto the colonnaded, boutique-lined Rue de Rivoli, with the Tuileries Gardens on the left. Arriving at the Place de la Concorde, it takes a left past the obelisk, allowing a view of the Champs-Elysees and the Arc de Triomphe on the right as it makes its way to the bank of the Seine.
Here, some photographers say, Paul already is driving dangerously. Jacques Langevin says he was told by fellow photographers that at the Place de la Concorde, when they were stopped at a red light, the Mercedes took off with a roar before the light turned green.
Already, the photographer told the Liberation daily, “the Mercedes was fishtailing dangerously and the driver didn’t seem to be in control.”
Neither Diana nor Fayed are wearing seat belts; only bodyguard Rees-Jones, sitting in the front passenger seat, is wearing one.
The Mercedes is heading along the river now, down the Cours de la Reine, then the Cours Albert 1st, where the approach to the tunnel lies.
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About 12:25 a.m.: The Mercedes enters the 660-foot-long tunnel, probably to avoid traffic on the crowded Place de l’Alma. The tunnel is brightly lit, neon bulbs reflecting on the white-tiled walls.
The approach is dangerous at high speed. The road swerves slightly to the right, then to the left; then there is a quick dip.
The speed limit is 30 mph. A cab driver says he once tried the tunnel at 70 mph and was scared. “That thing is narrow and dangerous,” said Jacques Gaulthier. “You’d have to be crazy to take it fast.”
Just how fast does Paul take it?
Police officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, say the car’s speedometer was found frozen at 196 kilometers per hour, or 121 mph. They call it an almost certain indicator of its speed at impact, but the Al Fayed family disputes that, saying the speedometer was stuck instead at zero. A Mercedes expert says the speedometer moves automatically to 0 or to top speed when power cuts off.
Witnesses also have described the car as going well over 90 mph, perhaps close to 120 mph.
Also, police say the car, equipped with anti-lock brakes, left 53 feet of skid marks — another indication of high speed.
It isn’t clear how many paparazzi are tailing the car, and at what distance. A lawyer for Al Fayed says a “cortege” of paparazzi were “swarming” the car. But one photographer, Lazlo Veres, says they were at least 550 yards behind.
Seconds after the car enters the tunnel in the left westbound lane, it goes out of control, striking the 13th concrete pillar dividing the tunnel, rolls over and rebounds into the right wall. It then spins around. When the car stops, it is facing east — the direction it came from.
The driver’s body is slumped over the horn. The impact is so great that parts of the radiator are reportedly found embedded in his body. Fayed, behind him on the left side of the car, also is killed immediately.
Jack and Robin Firestone, tourists from Long Island in New York, are walking near the tunnel when they hear the awful noise. They run in. In interviews, they, too, describe photographers “swarming” the wreck.
Yet a doctor who says he was driving through the tunnel in the other direction just after the accident, arriving before rescuers did, says he wasn’t hindered by the photographers.
Dr. Frederic Mailliez says Diana “was unconscious, moaning and gesturing in every direction” as she fought for breath.
“There were 10 or 15 photographers around, and they were snapping photos nonstop, but I cannot say they hindered my work,” he says.
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12:27 a.m.: Firefighters get the first call for help.
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About 12:40 a.m.: Police and firefighters arrive. Diana and bodyguard Rees-Jones are still alive. The car is a crumpled mass of metal and glass.
Police arrest six photographers and one motorcyclist, confiscating their film and cellular phones.
Rescuers need to cut through the roof of the car to get the victims out. They finally extract Diana through the back. Meanwhile, emergency doctors have been trying to treat her at the scene.
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2 a.m.: Diana is bleeding heavily from the chest when she arrives at Hospital La Pitié Salpêtrière, along with the bodyguard. She quickly goes into cardiac arrest.
Doctors close a wound to the left pulmonary vein, then try to revive her with two hours of chest massage — first externally and then directly to the heart. It fails.
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4 a.m.: Diana is declared dead.
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6 a.m.: “The death of the Princess of Wales,” says British ambassador Michael Jay, with doctors at a hospital news conference, “fills us all with shock and deep grief.”
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When shots rang out in Uvalde, Texas, they echoed among a small group of people who knew all too well the pain the survivors at Robb Elementary were experiencing. They’d gone through it themselves, just a few years earlier, at another Texas school.
Many in Texas know the same pain. From one of the country’s first recorded mass shootings at the University of Texas at Austin in 1966 to Uvalde in 2022, Texas has a decades-long history of mass gun violence, a CBS News investigation found. The state has had more people killed in mass shootings since 2019 than any other, according to data from the Violence Project, which studies mass shootings.
Law enforcement officials tell CBS News it’s easy for criminals to get their hands on a gun in the Lone Star State. Texas has one of the highest rates of gun ownership and some of the laxest gun laws in the country. And some survivors of gun violence there say they’re concerned the state hasn’t done enough to prevent future massacres.
“It was just a stab in the heart”
The tragedy in Uvalde was hard to imagine for most. But Flo Rice didn’t have to imagine. She lived through another mass shooting at Santa Fe High School outside Houston nearly four years earlier to the day.
It was “utter terror” as the shooting started just across the hall from her classroom, said Rice, who worked at Santa Fe as a substitute teacher.
“We got out in the hall, and I heard the most deafening, horrific sound,” Rice said. “I felt it reverberate through my body. I had never experienced anything like it.”
Ten lives were lost that day: eight students and two teachers. Thirteen more were wounded, including Rice.
“I sit up, and I realize that I cannot move one of my legs,” Rice said. “And then I look, and I realized that I had bloody bullet holes in my legs.”
Rice recovered physically, but the emotional wounds were reopened the moment she heard about another school shooting in Texas, this time in Uvalde; 19 students and two teachers were massacred and 17 others were wounded.
“It was just a stab in the heart,” Rice said. “I just literally felt pain in my heart, because it’s what we tried so hard to not let happen again.”
A spokesperson for Santa Fe Independent School District declined to comment.
For years after the horror at Santa Fe High School, Flo and her husband Scot worked tirelessly with Texas lawmakers to fix the system. They pushed for new laws designed to make schools safer.
For Scot, the question was clear: “Do we really want our kids safe? Or do we want business as usual?”
Shortly after Santa Fe, lawmakers in the state capitol passed several bills. They included Senate Bill 11, meant to address school safety.
SB 11 provided millions of dollars to enhance school safety and required districts to strengthen emergency plans and expand mental health initiatives.
It required all school employees to have training such as “psychological first aid,” and to create so-called “threat assessment teams” that would help spot potentially violent students and intervene to prevent the next mass shooting. It also updated requirements for districts’ emergency operations plans and gave the state more ability to take action if districts don’t comply.
Scot said the bill doesn’t go far enough.
“SB 11 has no teeth,” he said. “There’s nothing in it that penalizes schools that don’t do [what the bill requires]. You want to self-audit yourself? Check the box.”
In his first interview since the Uvalde shooting, Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner Mike Morath — the state’s top educator appointed by Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in 2016— admitted changes to state law weren’t always followed.
“It’s one thing to have a plan on paper,” Morath said. “It’s another thing entirely to have a plan that is practiced and executed. And I think we’ve seen, even in the case of Uvalde, you have plans that were written that people were not consistently following.”
A spokesperson for Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District didn’t respond to a request for comment.
In an email, Abbott’s press secretary Renae Eze said “the safety and well-being of all Texans remains a top priority for Governor Abbott.”
Eze said Abbott implemented a range of measures to address school security and worked with the Texas legislature to provide over $100 million to improve school safety and strengthen mental health resources.
Those funds include $50 million for “bullet-resistant shields,” more than $10 million for mental health programs, and more than $30 million for a variety of other security measures and training.
No active shooter plans
Uvalde had a security plan on its website, which includes a threat assessment team. It also had an active shooter plan in its emergency operations plan (EOP), according to a report on the shooting by the Texas House of Representatives.
But many Texas schools didn’t have such a plan as recently as a 2020 audit by the Texas School Safety Center (TXSSC). That report, which reviewed the EOPs of every district in the state, found most Texas districts didn’t have an adequate active shooter plan.
The report exposed a deeper problem in Texas schools’ safety plans, however; hundreds of school districts that reported in their EOPs that they had active shooter policies actually didn’t.
TXSSC Director Kathy Martinez-Prather told CBS News those districts “were not being deceptive,” but rather didn’t have sufficient plans to meet state guidelines.
Martinez-Prather said TXSSC will do another review of school safety policies beginning on Sept. 12 which will include reviews of active shooter plans. Martinez-Prather said those reviews won’t be made public but added that she hopes they will “see the needle move.”
In June, Abbott told all Texas school districts to undergo a range of improvements, from reviewing EOPs to addressing security deficiencies. Martinez-Prather said TXSSC will certify those summer reviews, but they will also be self-reported by the districts.
SB 11 has enforcement measures for districts that don’t comply. TXSSC can tell school boards to hold public hearings if they aren’t complying, and TEA has the option of appointing a conservator to ensure changes are made.
Martinez-Prather said only one district in Texas has been asked to hold public hearings, and that those hearings were held, and the district had remedied the issues with their policies. When asked, she declined to say which district it was.
Morath said the oversight of schools’ emergency plans has “largely been structured as a self-policing system to date,” but stopped short of saying there wasn’t enough oversight power on behalf of the state.
According to Morath, the question of state oversight is “a philosophical question about how much control should local principals, local school officials have on everything that happens in that school versus how much you should have controlled at the state level.”
While it didn’t prevent the Uvalde shooting, Morath said SB 11 and the other measures passed after the Santa Fe shooting “absolutely made schools more safe all over the state of Texas.”
“As a dad, I remember when that shooting in Santa Fe happened,” Morath said. “You cry and you have anger. But in my responsibility as Commissioner of Education, I have to be reflective on what is the policy and practice landscape that allowed this to happen and what do we learn from this.”
Flo and Scot Rice aren’t convinced.
“You know, we can build $40 million football stadiums,” Scot said. “We can’t spend $4 million on safety? You know? And if you don’t survive Friday morning art class, you can’t have Friday night lights.”
Flo said “schools need to be held accountable.”
“It’s going to happen again and again,” she said. “And again, and again. And people cannot comprehend it can happen to them. You just can’t — you cannot conceive that because it’s too horrific, but it can.”
CBS News reached out to Texas State Senator Larry Taylor — the author of SB 11 — but his office told us he was unavailable for comment.
Decades of mass shootings
Texas is no stranger to mass shootings. One of the first major such incidents in U.S. history occurred there in 1966, when a man shot and killed 14 and injured 31 others from the clock tower at the University of Texas at Austin.
Data provided to CBS News by the Violence Project, which studies mass shootings, begins with that incident more than 50 years ago. The data shows that, since 1966, Texas has had the second-most people wounded in mass shootings. The only state with more mass shooting injuries is Nevada, because of the 2017 Las Vegas shooting which injured more than 800 people.
In recent years, some researchers began to broaden the definition of mass shootings. Data from the Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit that aggregates data on mass shootings — which it defines as an incident in which four or more people are shot — shows more people have died in mass shootings in Texas in since 2019 than in any other state.
Mark Bryant, executive director of the Gun Violence Archive, told CBS News in an email he thinks more permissive gun laws lead to more gun deaths.
“I believe that what we are seeing is proof that the NRA mantra of ‘more guns, less crime’ could not be more obviously wrong,” Bryant said.
James Densley, who co-founded The Violence Project, added that, when adjusted for population, Texas ranks 15th for mass shootings in the U.S., according to The Violence Project’s data.
“He pulled out the gun from underneath his coat”
January 15, 2022 was almost yet another mass shooting in Texas. A gunman terrorized four people at Congregation Beth Israel synagogue in Colleyville, holding them hostage for 11 hours.
Police say Malik Akram arrived in Texas weeks before the incident. He stayed in a local homeless shelter, then bought a gun from a man he met on the street.
Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker later found himself staring down the barrel of that same gun. It began with just a sound.
“I heard the click.” Cytron-Walker told CBS Dallas Fort-Worth after the incident. “Of what I thought could have been a gun, and I was hoping it was not. That’s when he pulled out the gun from underneath his coat.”
After 11 terrifying hours in which Akram repeatedly threatened to kill Cytron-Walker and others, claimed to have planted bombs and repeated antisemitic tropes, the FBI forced their way in and killed Akram.
The man who admitted selling Akram the gun, Henry Williams, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a gun. Akram, a British national who was not a U.S. citizen, wasn’t allowed to have a gun in Texas. But under Texas law, sales similar to that one are perfectly legal — a private transaction with no background check required.
Williams’ attorney didn’t respond to a request for comment.
Jeffrey Cohen, one of the hostages at Congregation Beth Israel, said Texas law makes those kinds of sales too easy.
“As soon as you say you can have sales between individuals, there’s no way to check,” he said. “There’s no way to check whether a twice-convicted felon is selling a gun to someone from a foreign country.”
Cohen, who said he himself holds a concealed carry permit, told CBS News he thinks people have the right to carry a gun.
“I believe that if it makes you feel safer, you have the right to own a gun,” he said. “I hold a concealed carry permit … but as soon as you say everybody’s allowed to carry, the bad guys can carry too.”
Al Jones, the chief of police for the Arlington Police Department, a city of nearly 400,000 less than 20 miles from Colleyville, said gun laws in Texas make incidents like the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue standoff more likely.
“Texas is one of those states where it’s easy to get guns,” he said.
Jones said recent laws passed in Texas lower the bar even further. The state’s Firearms Carry Act of 2021 allows most Texans to carry a handgun in public without having to obtain a license.
Jones said that makes it harder for law enforcement to determine who should be permitted to carry a gun in public.
“You don’t have to have any training,” Jones said. “You don’t have to have anything. You can just … [be] 21 years old and you can go get a gun.”
Gun control advocates say those lenient Texas gun laws contribute to a pipeline funneling guns to other states with stricter regulations.
Data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) analyzed by CBS News shows thousands of guns originally purchased in Texas turned up in other states. Between 2010 and 2020, more than 36,000 such guns were recovered by police outside Texas, CBS News’ analysis showed. That’s more than any other state except Florida and Georgia.
An ATF spokesperson didn’t respond to CBS News’ request for comment.
One of the people alleged to be recently responsible for the flow of guns from Texas to other states is Demontre Hackworth, a 31-year-old who authorities say bought more than 90 guns in North Texas since 2019.
Authorities say Hackworth bought guns in Texas, where his concealed carry permit meant he didn’t have to submit to background checks every time he bought a firearm. But they were found by police as far away as Maryland and even Canada, according to an indictment by federal prosecutors unsealed in June.
Texas is also affected by this constant flow of guns. In 2020 alone, about 27,000 firearms purchased in Texas later turned up at crime scenes in the state, according to ATF data.
Nine of the guns Hackworth allegedly sold were later connected to crimes in Texas, including in the murder of a 21-year-old transgender woman, Kiér Laprí Kartier, who was fatally shot in Arlington, Texas in September 2021.
Hackworth pleaded not guilty to four federal charges – one count of dealing in firearms without a license and three counts of making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm – filed against him. His attorney declined to comment, and the case is still pending.
Eddie Garcia, chief of the Dallas Police Department, said it’s “not surprising” so many guns purchased in Texas end up in the hands of criminals.
“Our community is being hurt by this,” Garcia said. “Our victims are being hurt by this. You know, our men and women that are out there every day to take that criminal element off the street, they’re being affected by this.” | https://www.wsgw.com/its-going-to-happen-again-some-say-texas-mass-shooting-responses-fall-short/ | 2022-08-31T02:59:41Z | https://www.wsgw.com/its-going-to-happen-again-some-say-texas-mass-shooting-responses-fall-short/ | false |
Emissions results unclear for NSW mining
The effectiveness of NSW government efforts to reduce emissions in the regions remains unclear, with mining exploration continuing across the bush.
Chief executive of the NSW government's Mining, Exploration and Geoscience for Regional NSW division Georgina Beattie says a $15 million project aimed at reducing emissions from coal seam mining is in its "very early stages".
The results of other attempts to cut emissions did not spring to mind, Ms Beattie told a budget estimates hearing on Wednesday.
Asked if the government's Strategic Release Framework for Coal and Petroleum Exploration (SRFCPE) was committed to reducing mining emissions, Ms Beattie referred to the government's Future of Coal statement, which sets out commitments for the whole of the government.
All government departments were working together to reduce emissions and achieve a net zero target, Ms Beattie said.
Emissions reductions were a matter for each individual mining site, she added.
Regional NSW itself was focused on reducing "fugitive emissions" - which are gases leaked, lost and released through mining industry production, and are a significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions.
Greens MP Sue Higginson questioned why a potential mining site at Gorman North, near Narrabri, west of Tamworth, did not undergo the usual SRFCPE processes while recently being assessed.
The SRFCPE sets out a preliminary regional issues assessment before licences for coal and petroleum mining are issued.
It stipulates the government must consider the environmental, geological, social and economic factors of a mine, and whether a company is suitable for an area.
However, Ms Beattie said there were actually two frameworks - and an "operational framework" could be applied to areas that were adjacent to existing mines.
Those areas, which included the Gorman North coal mine, only applied to a limited amount of space around an existing mine.
Deputy Premier and Regional NSW Minister Paul Toole told the hearing he believed it was important to strike a balance because many regional people earned their income from coal.
"I need to put it on the record that a lot of towns, a lot of communities continue to rely on coal-related activities in their local areas," Mr Toole said.
"It employs a lot of people." | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-11163019/Emissions-results-unclear-NSW-mining.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-31T03:08:26Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-11163019/Emissions-results-unclear-NSW-mining.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
Camila Cabello has much to celebrate: Her Ed Sheeran collaboration “Bam Bam” is now one of Spotify’s most-streamed songs of the year.
The “Havana” singer celebrated the good news on Instagram, sharing a voice note to thank her fans for their support. “I look crazy right now and didn’t want to make a video,” the singer joked before revealing she just heard that “Bam Bam” is “the most streamed song on Spotify by a female lead this year!”
“I just wanted to say that’s really f***ing cool,” she raved, adding it “feels really good” to have fans respond to a song that “feels like a family heirloom.”
“This song is so true to me and the fact that so many people have danced to it and connected to it is really cool,” Camila cheered, noting she doesn’t care about “statistics” when it comes to her music. What she is more focused on, she says, is “real people having real moments and making memories” to her songs.
The singer evidently recorded the note while she was at the beach: You can hear the background noise of waves crashing onto the sand.
It also should be noted Camila posted a screenshot of her phone, which showed titles of voice notes, some of which were titled “Chords to that verse” and “Venice in rain idea.”
This has fans buzzing that the singer is already working on new music, and posted the screenshot as a sly way of confirming it.
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The Gophers had 13 former players make the initial 53-man rosters across the NFL on Tuesday. Nine ex-U players were either waived, released or given an injury designation.
Those who are on rosters for the 2022 season include a mix of veterans and all four members of its 2022 draft class selected in April.
Former Gophers on initial 53-man rosters: Damien Wilson, linebacker, Panthers; Maxx Williams, tight end, Cardinals; Eric Murray, safety, Texans; De’Vondre Campbell, linebacker, Packers; Blake Cashman, linebacker, Texans; Antoine Winfield Jr., safety, Buccaneers; Carter Coughlin, linebacker, Giants; Rashod Bateman, receiver, Ravens; Benjamin St. Juste, cornerback, Commanders; Boye Mafe, linebacker, Seahawks; Daniel Faalele, offensive tackle, Ravens; Esezi Otomewo, defensive end, Vikings; Ko Kieft, tight end, Buccaneers.
Former Gophers cut: Tyler Johnson, receiver, Buccaneers; Kiondre Thomas, cornerback, Packers; Chris Streveler, quarterback, Jets; Ryan Santoso, kicker, Giants; Micah Dew-Treadway, defensive tackle, Bears; Blaise Andries, guard, Dolphins; Jack Gibbens, linebacker, Titans; Sam Schlueter, offensive tackle, 49ers; Seth Green, tight end, Texans.
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WFO DALLAS / FT. WORTH Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, August 30, 2022
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Flash Flood Statement
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919 PM CDT Tue Aug 30 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHEASTERN DENTON COUNTY...
The threat for additional flooding has ended. However, earlier
rainfall may continue to run off and cause flooding of streams and
creeks as well as other low lying and poor drainage areas. Please
continue to heed remaining road closures.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
08-09-24-37-38
(eight, nine, twenty-four, thirty-seven, thirty-eight)
Estimated jackpot: $500,000
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
08-09-24-37-38
(eight, nine, twenty-four, thirty-seven, thirty-eight)
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LAS VEGAS — A Las Vegas police report compiled a decade after a woman first made a 2009 rape complaint against international soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo almost became public Tuesday by mistake, before a Nevada judge backtracked and kept it sealed.
“The court is ordering that the temporary seal remain,” Lilly-Spells said, inviting written arguments by Sept. 6 from attorneys for Ronaldo, the woman, Kathryn Mayorga, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the Las Vegas Review-Journal newspaper.
Mayorga went to Las Vegas police after the June 2009 encounter, but the criminal investigation was dropped because she neither identified her alleged attacker by name nor said where the incident took place, police and prosecutors said.
Police reopened the rape investigation after Mayorga filed a civil lawsuit against Ronaldo in 2018. But Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson declined to pursue criminal charges, saying too much tie had passed to prove the case to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt.
On Tuesday, the judge rejected a request by Las Vegas police to rule whether the department could be sued by Ronaldo for damages if it released the records. The documents were not made part of the court public record.
As part of that ruling, Lilly-Spells declared that several other pending items were moot — including a temporary order keeping the disputed documents sealed pending a hearing. As arguments stretched into the afternoon, the judge acknowledged and corrected the error.
Yet to be decided is whether the documents should be released under Nevada state public records law, after Mayorga and her lawyers lost a U.S. District Court case challenging the validity of a hush-money confidentiality agreement that paid Mayorga $375,000 in 2010.
The Associated Press generally does not name people who say they are victims of sexual assault. But Mayorga gave consent through her attorneys be named in news reports.
The New York Times began a fight to release the records in federal court, and the Review-Journal took up the battle in state court. Attorney Margaret McLetchie has represented both newspapers.
Ronaldo’s lawyers, led by Peter Christiansen and Kendelee Works, have fought at every turn of a four-year legal battle to prevent the documents from becoming public.
Mayorga’s attorney, Leslie Mark Stovall, has sought to release them, at times attaching them to court filings before Ronaldo’s lawyers took quick legal action to keep them sealed.
U.S. District Judge Jennifer Dorsey in June dismissed Mayorga’s civil lawsuit — which had been moved in 2019 to federal court, where Stovall sought at least $25 million more in damages from Ronaldo, plus attorney fees.
Stovall has appealed Dorsey’s dismissal of the case to the 9th U.S. Court of Appeals in San Francisco.
Mayorga’s lawyers allege that Ronaldo or his associates violated the confidentiality agreement before a German news outlet, Der Spiegel, published an article in April 2017 titled “Cristiano Ronaldo’s Secret” based on documents obtained from what court filings called “whistleblower portal Football Leaks.”
Ronaldo’s lawyers argue the “Football Leaks” documents and the confidentiality agreement are the product of privileged attorney-client discussions and there is no guarantee they are authentic.
They’re also asking Dorsey to order Stovall to pay more than $626,000 in court costs and fees to punish him for what Dorsey — in a scathing commentary — labeled “bad-faith conduct” by a court officer and the improper use of leaked and stolen documents to pursue Mayorga’s case.
“The fact that he wasn’t the original thief adds no element of innocence to his calculated expropriation of documents from a third party without concern for their obviously privileged and confidential nature or the suspicious circumstances surrounding them,” the judge wrote.
Mayorga is a former model and teacher who lives in the Las Vegas area. Her lawsuit said she met Ronaldo at a nightclub and went with him and other people to his hotel suite, where she alleged he assaulted her in a bedroom. She was 25 at the time. He was 24.
Ronaldo’s legal team does not dispute Ronaldo met Mayorga and they had sex in June 2009, but maintains it was consensual.
Ronaldo, now 37, is one of the most highly paid and recognizable sports stars in the world. He plays for the English Premier League club Manchester United and has captained the national team of his home country, Portugal. He played in recent years in Italy for the Turin-based club Juventus. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nevada-judge-almost-unseals-ronaldo-rape-case-documents/2022/08/30/fde54184-28d5-11ed-a90a-fce4015dfc8f_story.html | 2022-08-31T03:28:15Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nevada-judge-almost-unseals-ronaldo-rape-case-documents/2022/08/30/fde54184-28d5-11ed-a90a-fce4015dfc8f_story.html | true |
Former Sunday school teacher to spend at least 87 years in prison for sexually assaulting children
Published: Aug. 30, 2022 at 10:37 PM EDT|Updated: 53 minutes ago
DURHAM, N.C. (CNN) - A former Sunday school teacher will spend decades in a North Carolina prison for sexually assaulting children.
On Monday, Jonathan Young was sentenced to a minimum of 87 years in prison.
The 38-year-old was convicted of multiple counts of rape, sexual offense and indecent liberties with children.
Prosecutors said Young assaulted at least three children at a church in the Benson area between 2003 and 2014. The youngest victim was 7 years old.
The church’s pastor said the sheriff’s office first told him about the allegations in 2014, but no charges were filed at that time.
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The 2023 Mazda CX-9 three-row SUV comes with a higher cost of entry, Mazda disclosed Tuesday. The base Sport trim has been retired, and the new base Touring costs nearly $1,000 more than last year’s Touring model.
This could be the last year of the premium family hauler that drives with more agility than its three-row SUV size would suggest. A new iteration of the CX-9, dubbed the CX-90, is expected to debut in 2023 and be powered by 6-cylinder and plug-in hybrid options.
The starting price for the CX-9 increases by $3,120 for 2023, but the Touring comes better equipped than the discontinued Sport. Starting at $40,025, including a $1,275 destination fee, the CX-9 Touring comes with standard all-wheel drive and a 2.5-liter turbo-4 that makes 227 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque (93 octane fuel brings it up to 250 hp and 320 lb-ft). It’s paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission that keeps the revs high and the driving punchy.
The Touring seats six passengers with second-row captain’s chairs, and standard features new for this year include black or beige leather upholstery, a power sunroof, LED fog lights, and a wireless smartphone charger. Other tech features include a 10.3-inch display with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a wi-fi hotspot trial, heated front seats with power adjustments, keyless start, at least four USB ports, and a power liftgate.
Standard driver-assist technology includes automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitors, and active lane control.
The 2023 CX-9 Touring Plus costs $42,775, which is an increase of $640 over the 2022 CX-9 Touring Plus. The Touring Plus offers a second-row bench seat to fit seven passengers total, or it can be swapped out for the Touring’s captain’s chairs. The front seats are cooled, and the wheels bump up to 20 inches.
The Carbon Edition returns with its unique gray metallic paint with black accents. The leather inside turns to red, and Mazda throws heaters on the steering wheel and the mid-row seats, which switch back to captain’s chairs only. It costs $850 more than last year’s model to $46,055.
The $46,915 Grand Touring takes the elements of the Touring Plus and adds power-folding side mirrors, a surround-view camera system, navigation, and satellite radio.
The top of the line Signature costs $49,775, but any metallic paint option will get it over $50,000. The Signature is Mazda’s luxury play to offer an alternative to more expensive top trims on the Acura MDX, Lincoln Aviator, and Cadillac XT6. Quilted nappa leather covers the front and mid-row heated captain’s chairs, and it gets sleek aluminum trim and accent stitching.
The 2023 Mazda CX-9 goes on sale this fall.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Online pet retailer Chewy Inc. on Tuesday reported a sales shortfall for its fiscal second quarter, a sign that even spending on dog treats and other pet accessories has fallen victim to inflation.
The company based in Dania Beach, Florida, also issued sales forecasts for its current quarter and fiscal year that fell below what Wall Street had been looking for. Chewy’s stock tumbled more than 9% in after-market trading.
Chewy’s disappointing sales results underscore how shoppers are cutting back on discretionary items — even pet products that were once considered recession-proof. The shortfall comes after pet-supply retailers enjoyed strong sales during the height of the pandemic, partly driven by people who acquired pets to keep them company during lockdowns.
But apparently, pet owners are also getting sticker shock from rising prices.
“Across the pet category, pricing escalated throughout the second quarter,” Chewy CEO Sumit Singh told industry analysts Tuesday. ”Consumers in the pet category responded to growing economic uncertainty by curtailing some of their purchase activity, leading to industrywide declines in unit volume.”
Singh said that even as consumers pull back in some areas, Chewy outperformed broader industry trends in essentials like food and healthcare.
Chewy reported second-quarter net income of $22.3 million, or 5 cents a share, in the quarter that ended July 31 after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of eight analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for a loss of 12 cents per share.
The online pet store posted revenue of $2.43 billion, a 13% increase from the year-ago period. However, the results came in below Wall Street forecasts. Eight analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.45 billion.
For the current quarter ending in October, Chewy said it expects revenue in the range of $2.44 billion to $2.46 billion. Analysts were expecting $2.57 billion, according to FactSet.
The company said it expects full-year revenue in the range of $9.9 billion to $10 billion. That’s also below estimates for $10.25 billion, according to FactSet.
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Lynette Dawson's niece speaks out about the moment her aunt's murderer Chris was found guilty: 'It is not something that we took joy in'
- Chris Dawson has been found guilty over the murder of his first wife Lynette
- Her family sat metres away Dawson as verdict came after five hour judgement
- Niece Renee Simms said family will need some time to let the verdict sink in
- Has no feelings or sympathy for Dawson but got no joy seeing him in handcuffs
- There's relief but concedes they may never find out what happened to Lynette
Lynette Dawson's niece has recalled the bittersweet moment her aunt's husband was found guilty of her murder but admits the family felt no joy watching him escorted from the courtroom in handcuffs.
Chris Dawson, 74, has spent his first night behind bars, after he was found guilty of the murder of his first wife 40 years ago.
The verdict handed down by NSW Supreme Court judge Justice Ian Harrison on Tuesday following a 10-week trial ends a mystery that has haunted Lynette's family and Sydney's northern beaches for four decades.
Lynette's niece Renee Simms sat metres away right behind Dawson during the five-hour judgement on an intense and emotionally charged day.
She and her parents, Greg and Merilyn nervously arrived at court, not knowing what would happen and only got an idea of what way the decision could go in the final 15 minutes of the judgement.
'I had my dad on one side, and he just gripped my knee and was just kind of holding quite tight,' Ms Simms told the Today show.
'There was a big collective sigh when guilty was read out. You could possibly feel it was going that way, but until those words were said, you just don't know.'
Renee Simms never got the chance to meet her aunt Lynette Dawson (pictured with husband Chris Dawson before her disappearance in 1982)
Her father, Greg, is still in disbelief over the verdict after a 40-year battle for answers over what happened to his sister Lynette.
'It will take a little while for this news to sink in. He was quite overwhelmed. There were quite a few tears. He was breathing quite heavily next to me,' Ms Simms said.
'Watching Chris be walked off in handcuffs, that's a confronting sight for anyone and not something we took any joy in.'
'Anyone who has some sort of human kindness to them would not enjoy seeing that.'
The quest for justice continues as Lynette's body has never been found.
'Our reason to go through the court process to find out what happened to Lyn. We wanted the truth about her to come out,' her niece said.
'I guess an arrest or conviction was possible, but I think the reality of seeing that in-person is still quite confronting.'
Renee Simms got no joy out of watching her aunt's killer escorted from the courtroom in handcuffs
Chris Dawson has spent his first night behind bars after he was found guilty of murdering his first wife Lynette
Ms Simms also recalled how Dawson reacted as the guilty verdict was read out.
'Through the court case, he was various shades of red, I could only see him from behind,' she said.
'You could see he was quite agitated by certain things and was shaking his head at a lot of points the judge was saying.
'He stood up, and he was quite, I guess, resigned that he was going to jail. He didn't resist and put his hands out and was cuffed and walked off.'
'Given the fact that we have sat in court with them during the ten-week trial, it is not pleasant, but it is something we have become used to.'
Lynette Dawson's brother Greg Simms (left) has spent the last 40 years fighting for justice.
Lynette Dawson's brother Greg Simms (left) has spent the last 40 years fighting for justice
She has no feelings or sympathy towards the man who killed her aunt, whom she never met.
'To me, it was all about justification for Lyn, having that justification what we knew happened, actually happened.
'It's now been confirmed she didn't leave her house or her kids of her own volition. It's quite gratifying.
Ms Simms says there's some relief but conceded her family might never find out what happened to Lynette.
They expect Dawson to appeal the verdict.
'I would like to say it's important, but I think the reality of the situation is I don't think that we will ever find out,' she said.
'I feel like he's convinced himself that he didn't do it. So I'm not holding my breath for that answer.'
The family of Lynette Dawson (pictured together) will take some time to let the verdict sink in
Ms Simms later told Newcastle's Hit106.9 it will take some time for the verdict to sink in.
'It's not really a celebration, because I don't think that any of us can enjoy in seeing Chris Dawson taken off in handcuffs,' she said.
'There's no real winners here. It's the end of the chapter but not the end of the book.'
She also paid tribute to Hedley Thomas, whose Teacher's Pet podcast in 2018 shed new light on Lynette's disappearance.
'We've spent quite a bit of time with Hedley since, he's become an honouree family member of ours,' Ms Simms said.
'He was definitely with us last night.'
Read the THREE reasons why Chris Dawson is a killer according to the Supreme Court justice who brought the four decade mystery to a close
By Tita Smith and Candace Sutton for Daily Mail Australia
A NSW Supreme Court judge has found Chris Dawson had three reasons for killing his wife Lynette in 1982: his strong hostility towards his spouse, a desire to be in a relationship with their teenage babysitter, and as an easy way of avoiding a costly divorce.
Dawson, 74, was found guilty by Justice Ian Harrison just after 3pm on Tuesday - bringing to a close a mystery that has haunted Lynette's family and Sydney's northern beaches for four decades.
In his decision, Justice Harrison agreed with the Crown's argument that Dawson was motivated to kill his wife to gain 'unfettered' access to his teenage girlfriend JC.
He also ruled Dawson held a deep animosity towards Lynette and wanted to escape the financial and custodial implications of a divorce.
'I am satisfied he resolved to kill his wife', and that there was also the financial motive of potentially losing his investments,' Justice Harrison said.
Justice Harrison said that potentially losing JC in early 1982 may have also been a motive for the murder.
Chris Dawson (centre) arrives at the Supreme Court of New South Wales in Sydney, on Tuesday
Justice Ian Harrison found it was beyond reasonable doubt that Lynette Dawson (above with Chris Dawson on her wedding day) did not leave her home in Bayview voluntarily
Justice Harrison said the evidence did not reveal just how Dawson killed Lynette, and where her body is now.
There were gasps in the courtroom the moment Dawson was found guilty - following some 4.5 hours of the judge reading out his reasons - with Dawson shaking his head very slightly and his twin brother Paul muttering 'bulls***'.
Two prison officers entered the room and handcuffed him. Dawson appeared to limp as he was led away to be taken into custody. He will be locked up at Silverwater Correctional Centre as he awaits sentencing.
Paul Dawson could be heard talking about a woman - saying 'I told her' - and complained about never having been called as a witness.
He said that the accused told a series of lies about his wife being still alive after her disappearance and about his missing her afterwards.
After waiting for 40 years to find out what happened to 33-year-old Lynette Joy Dawson who vanished with out a trace, it took just over four-and-a-half hours for the mother-of-two's family to get the answer they had waited so long for.
Despite finding that he was not satisfied Dawson 'caused any of the bruising on Lynette' or that he 'was physically violent towards her', Justice Ian Harrison found him guilty of murder.
He was satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that Lynette Dawson is dead, that she has not been seen or heard since on or around January 8, 1982 and that she did not leave her home voluntarily.
He was also satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that Dawson 'had a possessive infatuation with' the schoolgirl babysitter, JC.
Dawson will appeal the decision.
At 10am on Tuesday morning, NSW Supreme Court judge Ian Harrison SC had entered court 13A at Queens Square in Sydney amid tense anticipation from both the accused's supporters and Lyn Dawson's siblings.
The 74-year-old accused sat up the front with brother Peter, with twin Paul and other supporters in the back of the court.
In the front row, Lynette Dawson's family sat wearing pink in honour of the mother-of-two.
Lynette Dawson (above with Shanelle) had found it hard to conceive and doted on her two daughters to Chris Dawson, who were four and two when she vanished in 1982
The trial heard Chris Dawson was 'besotted ' with JC, the schoolgirl babysitter who became his second wife and testified at his trial about his controlling behaviour
Justice Harrison said Dawson was motivated to kill his wife to have unfettered access to JC
Reading through his written reasons for his verdict, Justice Harrison described some of the evidence in Chris Dawson's defence during the trial as 'fanciful, absurd and lies'.
'I am satisfied beyond reasonable doubt Lynette Dawson never telephoned Christopher Dawson after 8 January 1982 and ... that she did not leave her home voluntarily,' Justice Harrison said.
Dawson was described during a summary of the crown case by His Honour as 'an unfaithful and violent man'.
The judge also said one of Chris Dawson's relatives, his brother-in-law Ross Hutchins, had falsified an alleged sighting he had made of Lynette Dawson at Gladesville, just months after her disappearance, and that the sighting was a 'fabrication'.
Discounting all other alleged sightings, His Honour said, 'I am satisfied that none of the sightings were genuine.
'I am satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that Lynette Dawson is dead and that she died on or about 8 January 1982 and that she did not voluntarily leave her home,' he said.
'She was not mentally unstable, she adored her children…she was still hopeful. She was still talking in affectionate terms about her unfaithful husband.
'That she would step from her husband's car … and decide to evaporate forever is not a reasonable possibility. The proposition is ludicrous.'
Chris Dawson with his daughter in the 1970s, when he was married to first wife Lyn a few years before her mysterious 1982 disappearance
For more than four hours, Chris Dawson sat ramrod straight in court listening to Justice Harrison describe his defence case as full of lies, and 'ludicrous' propositions.
While calmly reading out his judgement, Justice Harrison said he was willing to believe 'beyond reasonable doubt that Chris Dawson's evidence he had received a call from Lyn at a swimming pool on the day after his wife's disappearance was 'a lie'.
Justice Harrison also found that Chris Dawson's accounts of purported phone calls from his wife after her disappearance 'beyond reasonable doubt ... are lies'.
'I do not accept Lynette Dawson … would continue to remain in contact with the very person who was … the reason for her departure,' Justice Harrison said. 'The contention ... is simply absurd.'
The judge described the evidence of the schoolgirl babysitter JC, with whom Chris Dawson had an affair as mostly reliable, and that her account of being groomed for a sexual relationship as believable.
He said that Dawson's contention that his sexual relationship with JC did not recommence in 1982 until April of that year 'cannot be true'.
'She had been swept up … and was confused and conflicted,' he said and found that JC's evidence had not been corrupted by her subsequent divorce from him years later.
However Justice Harrison rejected the evidence of JC, and of a former football team mate Robert Silkman, that the accused had conversations with them about hiring 'a hitman' to murder Lynette Dawson.
Chris Dawson, 74, (above) pictured on the Sunshine Coast last weekend before returning to Sydney for the verdict on his trial for murder
Justice Harrison said the crown had established beyond reasonable doubt that Chris Dawson determined he would leave the relationship with his wife and enter a substituted relationship with JC.
'I am satisfied that Mr Dawson was obsessed with JC and with the fear of losing her. He decided he would end his marriage and move on with JC,' he said.
'That does not stand alone to prove that he murdered his wife.'
He described evidence from two women who related stories allegedly told to them by Lynette Dawson of violence against her by the accused as unreliable.
He said the women had been influenced by the Teacher's Pet podcast.
However he said the account by Lynette Dawson's next door neighbour, Julie Andrew, of seeing Chris Dawson pushing Lyn up against a trampoline and screaming at her shortly before she went missing he found to be true.
The family of Lynette Dawson has been asking for years about her disappearance and whatever the verdict on Tuesday, they still hold out hopes of her remains being found
Chris Dawson and Lynette Simms as young sweethearts before their engagement and marriage which would culminate in her disappearance in 1982
Chris Dawson had left his Sunshine Coast home in Queensland to fly to Sydney for the verdict, after spending the last seven weeks on bail while Justice Harrison deliberated on his decision.
For the first time in the trial, the accused's identical twin brother Paul was present at court and in a mass of media outside the court there was a brief scuffle between a cameraman and the twins' older brother, Peter.
The verdict is also momentous for the family of Lyn Dawson, who have invested so much time and effort in seeking justice for the 33-year-old mother of two young girls who vanished without trace on January 8 or 9, 1982.
Lyn's sister, Pat Jenkins, her brother, Greg Simms, and the missing woman's niece Renee Simms and nephew David Jenkins have had their lives on hold for the 10-week trial, the weeks since as Justice Harrison has deliberated and, indeed, the empty decades since Lyn vanished.
Mr Dawson's eldest daughter Shanelle, who was four when her mother disappeared was pictured packing her car as she left his house on Sunday, after publicly revealing she still loves her dad.
Lynette Dawson with Chris in the early years of their romance when she had fallen in love with the football star and they planned a life together which would be cut short in 1982
Lynette's two daughters posed for photographs by a portrait artist who would produce charming drawings of the girls, only to discover that Lyn had vanished and Chris didn't want them
Four years ago, Shanelle had broken down on national television, saying 'It's not looking good for my father, I will be honest to say'.
Chris Dawson was arrested and charged with Lyn Dawson's murder in late 2018, pleaded not guilty to the charge and has always maintained his innocence.
Lynette Dawson's disappearance from her Bayview home on Sydney's northern beaches was the subject of the hit podcast, The Teacher's Pet, which was played during the lengthy trial.
Lynette Dawson's body has never been found and Mr Everson's circumstantial case included that the accused had disposed of her during a 'window of quiet seclusion' sometime before or after meeting Lyn's mother at the pool, and collecting JC from northern NSW.
Lyn Dawson's family flagged the fact that despite the conclusion of the trial with Justice Harrison's verdict, they will not ever give up on finding her remains.
Nephew David Jenkins tweeted last weekend, 'After 40 years, on Tuesday we'll find out whether the evidence against Lyn 's (accused) murderer was strong enough.
'Either way, this isn't over until we have Lyn home.' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11162577/Chris-Dawson-murder-trial-Lynette-Dawsons-niece-recalls-moment-guilty.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-31T03:43:08Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11162577/Chris-Dawson-murder-trial-Lynette-Dawsons-niece-recalls-moment-guilty.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
HESSTON, Kan. (KSNW) — Voters in Hesston passed the School Improvement Bond Issue by 10 votes on Tuesday.
In a vote of 790 to 780, the vote will issue a bond “in an amount not to exceed $33,475,000” to pay the costs of consolidating high school and middle school grade levels into one facility.
This consolidation will include a two-story addition for educational and support spaces, a new fine arts wing including an auditorium, a new gymnasium, and renovations to existing buildings.
The USD 460 website says the proposed bonds are estimated to require an additional $15.27 per month on a $150,000 residential property or $19.50 per month on a $200,000 residential property.
“While Hesston has always had a school system that our community can be proud of, we want to continue investing in our students and staff, and we believe this bond project reflects that investment,” The Hesston school website says.
Below is the full question that was presented to voters:
“Shall the following be adopted?
Shall Unified School District No. 460, Harvey County, Kansas (Hesston), issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $33,475,000, to pay the costs to: (a) construct, equip and furnish additions and make renovations to the existing Heston High School to consolidate high school and middle school grade levels into one facility, which shall include a new 2-story addition for educational and support spaces, a new Fine Arts wing including auditorium, a new Physical Education gymnasium, renovations to the existing building to include new classrooms and locker rooms, roofing and finishes, and improvements to HVAC and electrical infrastructure; (b) raze a portion of the existing high school building to create space for the new construction; (c) make all other necessary improvements appurtenant thereto (collectively the “Project”); and (d) pay costs of issuance and interest on said general obligation bonds of the District during construction of the Project; all pursuant to the provisions of K.S.A. 10 101 et seq., K.S.A. 25 2018(f), K.S.A. 72-5457, and K.S.A. 72 5458 et seq.?”
For more detail about the bond, visit the Hesston Schools Bond Information Facebook page or visit the school’s website. | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/hesston-bond-issue-for-over-33-million-passes/ | 2022-08-31T03:44:36Z | https://www.ksn.com/news/local/hesston-bond-issue-for-over-33-million-passes/ | true |
The stars are being put to the test.
However, when a new group of stars puts their knowledge to the test on Celebrity Jeopardy! this fall — they'll be doing it with a bit of a twist. ABC has announced plans to turn the star-studded version of the popular game show into a 13-week tournament.
In an interview with TV Guide, Jeopardy! executive producer Michael Davies expressed his excitement about the "somewhat new format," which will feature hour-long shows instead of the 30-minute standard of the syndicated series.
"The response has been phenomenal from our fans and the celebrities," Davies continued, promising that it will still be "a very authentic Jeopardy! experience," even with the Hollywood vibes in the air
Davies added, "What people want to see is celebrities put under the same pressure."
Celebrity Jeopardy! host Mayim Bialik, also assured that these celebrity contestants won't be getting any passes. Bialik called it "the OG Jeopardy, with celebrities," in an announcement video released on the show's official Twitter page August 23. "Let's hope they've been reading more than screenplays."
On Aug. 24, ABC announced that the new season of Celebrity Jeopardy! will include Simu Liu, Michael Cera, BJ Novak, Iliza Schlesinger, Ray Romano, Constance Wu, Aisha Tyler and Patton Oswalt.
Celebrity Jeopardy! premieres Sept. 25 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC. | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1344276/celebrity-jeopardy-to-have-a-somewhat-new-format-according-to-showrunner?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | 2022-08-31T03:46:01Z | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1344276/celebrity-jeopardy-to-have-a-somewhat-new-format-according-to-showrunner?cmpid=rss-000000-rssfeed-365-topstories&utm_source=eonline&utm_medium=rssfeeds&utm_campaign=rss_topstories | true |
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Former Sunday school teacher to spend at least 87 years in prison for sexually assaulting children
Published: Aug. 30, 2022 at 9:37 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
DURHAM, N.C. (CNN) - A former Sunday school teacher will spend decades in a North Carolina prison for sexually assaulting children.
On Monday, Jonathan Young was sentenced to a minimum of 87 years in prison.
The 38-year-old was convicted of multiple counts of rape, sexual offense and indecent liberties with children.
Prosecutors said Young assaulted at least three children at a church in the Benson area between 2003 and 2014. The youngest victim was 7 years old.
The church’s pastor said the sheriff’s office first told him about the allegations in 2014, but no charges were filed at that time.
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Meet the Top 5 Female Business Coaches You Need To Work With In 2023
The following five women have built businesses that truly help people to understand their unique communication skills, develop content that speaks to key audiences and manage their time effectively
The world of business has become a limitless playground for those who understand how to communicate effectively, create impactful content and manage projects efficiently.
The recent pandemic has changed the way of work. It has become even more evident that developing a growth mindset is essential to surviving adverse times and to run a thriving business. There has also been an increasing demand for education to support the rise in entrepreneurship.
The following five women have built businesses that truly help people to understand their unique communication skills, develop content that speaks to key audiences and manage their time effectively. Their collective understanding of what it takes to shift your mindset into new levels of growth in business as well as, start and scale a business online, could just be what you need if you're looking to get into business, understand yourself better and multiply your income.
Phoebe Kuhn
Phoebe Kuhn is a powerful storyteller and writer who fuses her unique experience in digital marketing, communications, psychology and human behaviour into her coaching business. She is the Founder of Kuhn Communications and creator of 7-figure coaching business, The Content Emporium, which teaches digital entrepreneurs how to clarify their message, position their offers and develop content strategies that convert.
Using storytelling marketing, human design and practical mindset coaching digital entrepreneurs are taught how to produce memorable content that sparks conversations, elicits emotion and establishes an inextricable bond between brand and audience.
Phoebe's clients consist of multiple 5-, 6-, 7-figure business coaches with many of her clients residing all over Australia, Asia, America and Europe. Her unique programme has been the catalyst for many with clients often sharing that their content pieces have gone viral since completing her program.
Prior to starting her own coaching business, Phoebe held positions at some of Australia's fastest growing e-commerce, food and tech startups. She also worked for some of the world's top digital agencies where she managed digital projects for international automotive, banking and FMCG brands.
"I personally believe that communication is the most important skill all personal brands need to develop." Shares Phoebe. "When brands communicate well they are able to build intimate relationships with their customers and create lifelong connections."
Phoebe's passion for helping coaches and entrepreneurs develop magnetic messaging is evident, she offers free resources in her Facebook group to help anyone looking to improve their communication skills. Currently based in London, Phoebe is planning on launching her debut novel in December this year.
Carly Anna
Carly Anna is a well-respected business coach with a proven track record for helping clients scale their income and impact while working far less. Based in New Zealand, Carly holds a Masters in Applied Psychology and first began her coaching career in 2017, which has evolved into the creation of her now long waitlisted coaching business, The Midas Academy.
The Midas Academy has seen entrepreneurs experiencing misalignment and burn outs to step out of this stagnant period by taking them through internal mindset work which enables them to adjust their relationship with money and simplify their business operations. The term 'Midas' pertains to the reminder that wealth is a by-product of business but it should never be pursued at the expense of people, experiences and values that are sacred to the individual.
Carly demystifies the idea that you need a big audience to build a successful business, with 95 per cent of her revenue coming from her Instagram following. Despite her following having just reached over 1,000 followers, she is on track to surpass 7 figures in revenue by the end of 2022.
"You are the magic," Shares Carly. "And your income does not need to be limited by your smaller audience. Your reputation, your belief in what you sell and your ability to market and sell to your clients' needs is more important than the number of followers."
Whether it's adjusting your perspective on your relationship with money or simplifying a process, Carly's purpose-filled Midas touch has worked for hundreds of entrepreneurs who now experience success in their business in the most fulfilling way.
Lorna Davis
Lorna Davis is a well-recognised PMP professional and a leading business coach to entrepreneurs and corporate professionals looking to step up their game in the project management industry.
Early in her career Lorna saw how difficult it can be to gain recognition and the salary you deserve in the competitive PMP industry, which led her to do a lot of research and self-study after hours. Her resilience and persistence paid off as she soon became recognised as the go-to project manager that get's it done.
Lorna quickly created a name for herself and was frequently sought after for advice and support from others old and new to the industry. This led her to create The Project Maverick, a coaching program that aims to help professionals enhance their PMP skills and develop multi 6-figure incomes.
In Lorna's signature program, The Project Cultivator program, she combines her experience in business management, project planning, service delivery and relationship management to help her clients become Project Mavericks.
"I'm passionate about seeing BIPOC women achieve the financial freedom and flexibility they desire, which is why I created The Project Cultivator program." Shares Lorna. "I also understand how challenging the PMP exam is which is why I created a free eBook which helps those studying the PMP exam attain the knowledge they need to know before going for the exam."
Lorna's skills and knowledge has helped transform the lives of hundreds of people. Her program has been hailed as the go-to-program to join to help you navigate and climb the ladder in the PMP industry.
Elle Crawford
Elle Crawford is a female business coach and mentor to women looking to package their knowledge into high ticket offers and hit 6-figure incomes in 90 days, with or without a large following.
Elle has experienced it all, health problems, exhaustion and at one point she almost went bankrupt. In 2018, Elle almost lost everything but despite the odds stacked against her Elle continued to strive towards a future she dreamed of. Elle was working full time at the time and was running a side hustle in digital marketing which she would work on after hours.
Gradually, due to the long exhausting days Elle fell out of love with her business and in 2020, right in the middle of lockdown Elle launched her online coaching business, The Consulting CEO. Determined to make it a success, Elle grew the business to 6-figures in 90 days.
"There is no such thing as a 'right time' to start a business. When I started my business I was barely scraping by, then COVID hit but I dived right in, invested in myself and I made it work." Shares Elle.
Elle has helped hundreds of female entrepreneurs to start their own online business, clarify their niche, and develop their own programs. Her mentorship has seen her clients create multi 6 figure businesses within 90 days. Her story and expertise has shown the world that no matter what stage you are in in your life, with the right mindset you can break the ceiling and achieve anything.
Leanne Melody
Leanne Melody is an up-and-coming intuitive business coach and social media strategist. Based in Australia, Leanne's coaching business Impact Empire teaches entrepreneurs, content creators and coaches how to elevate their personal brand and tell powerful stories online.
Prior to becoming a business coach Leanne was once a highly skilled makeup artist who worked on Hollywood sets. Leanne previously won the Best Job in the World competition which gave rise to her global adventure of creating content while traveling for international brands. Soon after the competition ended, Leanne found herself continuing the dream and remained in the travel and marketing industry. However, Leanne's career in marketing and travel soon came to halt with the disruption of the pandemic.
Not one to sit idly, Leanne's calling to create an impact saw her invest in mentors and coaches to help her develop her business idea.
"Making content can be awkward if you don't know how to use your voice," Explains Leanne. "People often freeze up on camera and sometimes perfectionism can leave you to not show up at all. This is where I am able to help."
Over the last two years, Leanne has created a multi six-figure business and has mentored clients into collectively earning over $1,000,000.
Starting a business can often be nerve racking and overwhelming and at times you might feel like you're doing too much or not doing enough at all. It's important to find the right balance to keep you on track.
Learning from these top five female entrepreneurs can help you halve your learning time, strengthen your personal, and help you develop a more fulfilling entrepreneurial journey into 2023. | https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/432620 | 2022-08-31T03:51:49Z | https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/432620 | true |
Production Completed on Kathrin Asmus' BLACK SUNSET, A Film About Depression
Black Sunset is directed by Elena Viklova, and stars JoAnna Luna, Derek Sudduth, and Seraphina Sudduth.
Producer, Writer, and Cinematographer, Kathrin Asmus, and her team have completed production on a new film about an introverted woman struggling with her mental health goes on a quest to find inner peace within nature. As we go along, we follow Aubrey's inner monologue which describes her desire to be part of a community and her pain of struggling with depression.
"I created the story at Covid's peak during the first lockdown," says Asmus, "it was developed further with a multinational team," she explains, "the constant losing connection with our friends and families, struggling to form new bonds in this new self-isolating reality. It's a tribute to all the lone wolves who sometimes feel a bit lost but are not afraid to embrace this wave of blue and fight hard by getting up again and again."
Directed by Elena Viklova and starring JoAnna Luna, Derek Sudduth, and Seraphina Sudduth, "Black Sunset" tells the story of Aubrey, a woman in her late 20s, is struggling with her inner peace yet finding none in this fast-paced and high pressure society. She goes for a walk in a park, hoping for a quiet and peaceful environment to clear her head. Yet she can't avoid people and her moment of peace gets interrupted constantly. Every person she encounters appears in pairs and demonstrates her what she doesn't have in life. It is not until all the human traffic departs that she is able to face her own thoughts... and fears. Color plays a huge part in the storytelling cold yet bright giving way to warmth and a chance at healing.
Asmus is now in negotiation for film festival showings and general ddistribution. Lean more at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19842940/ | https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Production-Completed-on-Kathrin-Asmus-BLACK-SUNSET-A-Film-About-Depression-20220830 | 2022-08-31T03:58:16Z | https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Production-Completed-on-Kathrin-Asmus-BLACK-SUNSET-A-Film-About-Depression-20220830 | true |
SaaS Startup Languify Raises $180,000 In Seed Funding
The fund will be utilized to build the company's core team, for product development and growth
Languify, a B2B SaaS startup, has raised $180,000 in a Seed funding round led by Titan Capital (VC arm of Rohit Bansal and Kunal Bahl). The round also witnessed the participation of Smile group (led by Manish and Ramit Arora) Goel family fund (led by Hitesh Bindal, Pawan and Vishwas Goel), Alsisar Impact (led by Anuj Sharma), CIIE (led by Chintan Bakshi), Sethu Raman (CEO at Bewise), Anand Lakra (partner at JS), Mridula Chettri (CEO of Inmovidutech), Sourabh Chourasia and Arjun Mallya, among others. The fund will be utilized to build the company's core team, for product development and growth realizing the $1.5 million of LOIs generated.
"We are grateful for the trust our investors has shown in Languify and the team. With the funds received, we are looking forward to expand our team and scale our technology to the best. We are also looking forward to establish early tractions, revenues and scaling the product," said Lokap Sahu, founder and CEO, Languify.
The clients get more than INR 100 worth of value for every rupee they spent with Languify. With such an advantageous proposition in these recession-like times, business especially edtech or HR tech companies are jumping on to collaborate with the platform. The team is looking for further funding to expand and grow faster, claimed by the company in a statement.
"With this investment, we hope to help Languify scale their solution for students and professionals across India that are struggling with language and self-confidence. Languify is going to be a very important tool in helping the youth and setting them on par with everyone else worldwide," said Bipin Shah, partner, Titan Capital.
Founded in 2021 by Lokap, Shivam and Mohak Sahu, Languify started as an IIT Bombay-based startup trying to solve the problem of lack of personalized interaction between the students and teachers. The platform provides interactive AI-based solutions to business by automating their human-led learning workflows at 1/10th of cost and time for edtech and HR tech domains. | https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/432820 | 2022-08-31T03:58:21Z | https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/432820 | false |
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
3-1-3-7
(three, one, three, seven)
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Iowa Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
3-1-3-7
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Tirupati turns the guiding light, but Panchayats turn a bane!
Temple town introduced ban on plastic products in 2018 itself
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Much ahead of the ban on single-use plastic announced by the government, Tirupati almost eradicated the same nearly four years back.
As part of the Swachh Bharat mission, it was on October 2, 2018 that ban on plastic products was first introduced by the then Collector P.S. Pradyumna. His observation that anything started from the temple city would augur well and be replicated across the country proved true today.
After a lot of awareness rallies and workshops, the ban was soft-launched and the Municipal Corporation of Tirupati (MCT) cracked the whip on those selling plastic bags less than 40 micron thickness, tea cups and water glasses. The pilgrims visiting Tirupati used to watch with awe when even street vendors used to drape bananas in newspapers. However, the Panchayats abutting the temple city proved to be a bane in implementing the ban. With no curbs in the villages, people from the adjoining localities freely sold the same, diluting the spirit of the ban.
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Even after the Central government banned single-use plastic products recently, the plastic tea cups and water glasses are openly sold in Panchayats surrounding the city. Though the shops within the city limits fear imposition of a hefty fine, those in the villages neither have any qualms, nor the fear of punishment.
The latest decision by the State government to ban flex banners has shaken the billboard industry, which thrived over the last two decades at the cost of the traditional wall painters. Even as the decision has come as a bolt from the blue for the plastic flex banner making units, there is a palpable sigh of relief among the painters, who expect revival of the sector in doldrums.
Environmental observers feel that the ban can become a reality only if the civic authorities pull up their socks to implement it in a hassle-free manner without giving scope for pilferage from the nearby villages. Similarly, the Panchayat Raj Department also has a larger role in getting down to action by cracking the whip on violators.
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Cubs fourth. Nick Madrigal grounds out to second base, Santiago Espinal to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.. Willson Contreras homers to center field. Ian Happ strikes out swinging. Seiya Suzuki singles to shallow infield. Franmil Reyes lines out to deep right field to Teoscar Hernandez.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 1, Blue jays 0.
Blue jays fifth. Santiago Espinal grounds out to shallow infield, Christopher Morel to P.J. Higgins. Danny Jansen hit by pitch. Jackie Bradley Jr. lines out to left field to Ian Happ. George Springer walks. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. singles to shallow center field. George Springer to third. Danny Jansen scores. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. grounds out to second base, Nick Madrigal to P.J. Higgins.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Cubs 1, Blue jays 1.
Cubs sixth. Christopher Morel homers to center field. Nick Madrigal grounds out to shallow infield, Bo Bichette to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.. Alfonso Rivas pinch-hitting for Willson Contreras. Alfonso Rivas strikes out swinging. Ian Happ walks. Seiya Suzuki flies out to right field to Teoscar Hernandez.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Cubs 2, Blue jays 1.
Blue jays sixth. Bo Bichette hit by pitch. Matt Chapman singles to shallow infield. Bo Bichette to second. Teoscar Hernandez homers to right field. Matt Chapman scores. Bo Bichette scores. Santiago Espinal grounds out to shallow left field, Christopher Morel to Alfonso Rivas. Danny Jansen flies out to right field to Seiya Suzuki. Jackie Bradley Jr. walks. George Springer flies out to right center field to Seiya Suzuki.
3 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Blue jays 4, Cubs 2.
Cubs seventh. Franmil Reyes called out on strikes. Nico Hoerner pops out to second base to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.. Nelson Velazquez walks. P.J. Higgins walks. Nelson Velazquez to second. Christopher Morel doubles to shallow left field. P.J. Higgins to third. Nelson Velazquez scores. Nick Madrigal lines out to center field to Jackie Bradley Jr..
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 left on. Blue jays 4, Cubs 3.
Blue jays seventh. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homers to right field. Lourdes Gurriel Jr. grounds out to shallow infield, Christopher Morel to Alfonso Rivas. Bo Bichette grounds out to shallow infield, Nico Hoerner to Alfonso Rivas. Matt Chapman grounds out to shallow infield, Nick Madrigal to Alfonso Rivas.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 left on. Blue jays 5, Cubs 3. | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Chicago-Cubs-Toronto-Runs-17408913.php | 2022-08-31T04:01:47Z | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Chicago-Cubs-Toronto-Runs-17408913.php | true |
Instagram-er Urges Drivers to Do the Speed Limit at Yellowstone National Park
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If you have ever been stuck behind an RV going significantly under the speed limit in Yellowstone National Park, and not because of an animal traffic jam, but because they're "sightseeing", you can probably relate to this hilarious, but on point, Instagram post.
The often comedic Instagram account, TouronsOfYellowstone, recently shared an illustration (almost like a newspaper comic strip), which shows how easily traffic jams occur behind RVs in our national parks, along with a very detailed explanation of why this is a bad thing, particularly in Yellowstone.
The caption begins with a simple call to action (which happens to be worded very cordially):
The rest of us are not on your vacation with you. Please go the posted speed limit in the park OR pull over & let the cars forming a train behind you pass.
It is worth noting, the author of this somewhat comedic post, is either a Wyoming resident or someone that travels through the Yellowstone area (and the Grand Tetons), on a regular basis. It is quite obvious by the way he/she describes the area.
The post has already been liked over 2600 times in the two days it's been up and has amassed over 100 comments, most of which are folks in absolute agreement with the wording.
While I take no judgment on the post itself, I do understand their frustration. After you've already been stopped by animals and quite literally all manner of other God-given issues (weather, elements, tourons, etc.), for the average none road rage induced individual, the travel can still be quite nerve racking.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Gavin Lux and the Los Angeles Dodgers quieted Timmy Trumpet at least for now, edging the New York Mets 4-3 Tuesday night in a matchup of NL division leaders.
The Mets lost with Trumpet, who performs Edwin Diaz’s entrance song “Narco,” at Citi Field and ready to blare away if the closer got into the game. But Diaz didn't get in and Trumpet instead played a more muted version of “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” on his horn in front of the Dodgers’ dugout during the seventh-inning stretch.
Minutes after the Mets lost in the first major league game the Australian-born Trumpet had attended, he tweeted that he'll be back at the ballpark Wednesday night, hoping for another chance to sound off.
Lux drove in three runs, including a tiebreaking single in the seventh inning. The hit drove in Freddie Freeman and came immediately after Joely Rodriguez (0-4) intentionally walked pinch-hitter Will Smith.
The Dodgers won despite stranding 12 runners, one shy of their season high, and leaving the bases loaded in the sixth and seventh.
Heath Hembree (3-0), making his Dodgers debut, earned the win by stranding a pair of runners in the sixth, when he whiffed James McCann for the final out.
Jake Reed, Los Angeles’ fifth pitcher, notched the save in the ninth, when he allowed a leadoff single to Eduardo Escobar before getting Daniel Vogelbach to hit into a double play and retiring Brandon Nimmo on a comebacker.
It was the first big league save for Reed, who was claimed off waivers from the Mets in mid-July and recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier Tuesday.
The Dodgers scored their first three runs on consecutive pitches in the third. Joey Gallo was plunked by Taijuan Walker with the bases loaded and Lux followed with a two-run single that drove in Mookie Betts — with his 100th run of the season — and Max Muncy.
Mark Canha hit his 100th big league homer and Starling Marte also connected for the Mets. Marte helped create a run in the first inning, when he bunted and Nimmo scored from first on pitcher Andrew Heaney’s two-base throwing error.
Francisco Lindor snapped an 0-for-20 streak with a fifth-inning single for the Mets.
Walker allowed three runs in 5 1/3 innings. Heaney surrendered two earned runs in five innings.
GALLO’S RETURN
Gallo started at designated hitter, batted fifth and stuck out twice in three plate appearances in his first game in New York since the Dodgers acquired him from the Yankees Aug. 2.
Manager Dave Roberts said he sensed Gallo — who hit .159 with 194 strikeouts and a .660 OPS in 421 at-bats with the Yankees the last two seasons — was more comfortable in Los Angeles. Gallo, who declined to speak to reporters Tuesday afternoon, entered the game hitting .205 but had three homers, seven RBIs and an .840 OPS in 44 at-bats.
“(From) talking to him, he’s much more relaxed and I think he’s playing really well for us,” Roberts said. “Every time up to bat, I feel confident he’s going to hit the ball hard somewhere. He’s having really good at-bats.”
CANHA’S MILESTONE
Canha became the 974th player to hit at least 100 homers in the majors. Fans in left field gave him a warm ovation as Canha trotted to his position in the fifth. Canha nodded and gave a pair of appreciative gestures.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Dodgers: LHP Clayton Kershaw (lower back) felt good following a bullpen session Monday and will start Thursday’s series finale. It will be Kershaw’s first start since Aug. 4. … 3B Justin Turner and C Smith were out of the starting lineup after the Dodgers arrived in New York early Tuesday morning following Monday’s 10-inning win over the Marlins.
Mets: RHP Carlos Carrasco (left oblique) threw 55 pitches in a simulated game Monday and could return to the rotation this weekend.
UP NEXT
Dodgers: LHP Tyler Anderson (13-2, 2.69 ERA) is in the midst of a season-long three-start winless streak despite posting a 2.45 ERA in that span.
Mets: RHP Jacob deGrom (3-1, 2.15 ERA) has struck out 46 and walked just two in 29 1/3 innings spanning his first five starts after missing 13 months with various injuries.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
04-13-14-18-20
(four, thirteen, fourteen, eighteen, twenty)
Estimated jackpot: $25,000
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
04-13-14-18-20
(four, thirteen, fourteen, eighteen, twenty)
Estimated jackpot: $25,000 | https://www.mysanantonio.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash-5-game-17409022.php | 2022-08-31T04:02:28Z | https://www.mysanantonio.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash-5-game-17409022.php | true |
MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland Chamber of Commerce's Teacher Adoption Program opened its applications for adopters on Monday.
The goal of the program is to provide Midland teachers with a voluntary network of support, care and encouragement from the community.
Volunteers, who can be either individuals, groups or families, sign up then choose a teacher in Midland to adopt.
Both the teachers and adopters commit to monthly communication. Adopters also agree to regularly connect with their teachers through various means, which can include encouraging letters, care packages, meals and much more.
There are some in the community who do it simply because they want to give back to teachers in Midland.
"Well I have a heart for educators," said Christine Foreman, a volunteer adopter for the program. "I just think you can't thank or appreciate our educators enough. So that's why I've gotten involved with the Teacher Adoption Program, because I think their job is hard enough."
For teachers who get involved with the program, it means so much more to them. Not only does it brighten their day and show them that they are appreciated and respected in the community, but it also can at times take the weight off their shoulders when it comes to providing for their students.
"I definitely saw the benefits right away," said Susan Garza-Krol, a teacher at Midland High School who is an adoptee. "For us teachers, sometimes we have to go out of our way, we pay our own money to supply our classrooms, and so I saw the benefits right away because I was able to get supplies I wasn’t able to afford. I was able to get that through this program, and so automatically the next day in class I was able to have supplies that I needed for my kids right then and there."
Volunteers can sign up to adopt on the chamber's website.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — New York Yankees right-hander Jameson Taillon got hit in his pitching arm by a line drive Tuesday night and left his start against the Los Angeles Angels after two innings with a bruise on his right forearm.
Taillon was struck by a liner off the bat of Magneuris Sierra, who was then thrown out at first to end the inning after second baseman DJ LeMahieu fielded the ricochet.
Taillon appeared to be in pain as he left the field, looking down at his forearm and wrist.
He was replaced by Greg Weissert, who retired all six batters he faced in his third big league appearance. The 27-year-old Fordham product made his major league debut last week.
Taillon yielded two hits and two runs in his abbreviated start, striking out two. He gave up a two-run homer to Max Stassi shortly before getting hurt.
Taillon is 12-4 with a 3.97 ERA for the first-place Yankees. He pitched six innings of one-run ball to beat Oakland last Thursday, rebounding from his first back-to-back losses of the season.
The Yankees already are without starting pitchers Luis Severino, who has a strained back muscle, and Nestor Cortes, who has a groin injury. Severino will begin a rehab assignment later this week, while Cortes will throw a bullpen Wednesday in Anaheim.
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'Pride' Event Canceled as Europeans March in Defense of Christian Values: 'We Don't Give Up Holy Places'
These days, it is often considered tantamount to professing allegiance to Nazi ideology to openly oppose homosexuality as a matter of Christian conviction.
This vitriol towards basic Christian sexual ethics and cultural values has caused many a believer to cower apologetically or even downright support LGBT lifestyles to avoid being branded as “hateful.”
Even the most right-wing conservatives often pour their energy into defending their views and trying to make them more palatable to the secular left according to the left’s own values.
I’ve expended quite a lot of breath on this subject myself, but the truth is, it is far too easy to become overly concerned with the opinion of man while forgetting the exponentially more important fear of the Lord.
Truth be told, to conscience-bound Christians, it doesn’t matter what the world thinks of our loyalty to God — it only matters that we have loyalty to God, and boldly and shamelessly so.
So I believe we have something to admire in the thousands of Serbian Christians who protested against a massive LGBT “pride” event planned in their country — Christians who were not afraid to boldly declare that “we don’t give up holy places,” as one sign professed.
The protest was held in the Balkan country’s capital of Belgrade on Sunday and organized by opponents of a “Euro Pride” event that was scheduled to take place in the city in September.
Reuters reported that thousands turned up, led by members of the Serbian Orthodox Church, whose bishops are calling for the event to be banned.
The outlet noted that the day before, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic had said Euro Pride, which is held every year in a different European city, will be postponed or canceled.
Still adamant as to the threat to traditional values that the LGBT movement poses in their country, protesters carried signs saying “Keep your hands off our children” and “We don’t want a gay parade and occupation by the West,” according to Balkan Insight.
All “far-right” Serbian political parties have reportedly condemned Euro Pride, and the now-suspended event has been the subject of scathing remarks from Bishop Nikanor of Banat, who stated this month that the “pride” attendees would “flaunt and desecrate the city of Belgrade, the holy Serbian city.”
“I will curse all those who organize and participate in something like that,” he reportedly said, going as far as to declare, “If I had a weapon, I would use it. I would use that force if only I had it, but I do not.”
Now, something many Americans don’t understand is the cultural complexities of Eastern European loyalties and where they might lie after the tumultuous last two centuries.
And so we certainly don’t need to support everything these Serbians stand for — Reuters noted a marked presence of pro-Russia sentiment, for example, and we cannot wholeheartedly condone the outraged bishop’s desire to use a weapon to prevent the “pride” event from taking place.
What is not difficult to understand, however, whether you are discussing Serbia or other nations such as those in Africa and Latin America, is the sick and twisted ideological colonialism coming out of Western Europe and the U.S., imposing progressive, atheistic values upon traditional, Christian cultures.
The United Nations, the European Union and the government of the United States are often accused of attaching promises of aid to the aggressive advancement of progressive priorities like abortion and LGBT “rights.”
Serbia is currently a candidate to join the EU. Reuters reported that the country will have to “improve the rule of law and its human and minority rights record” to make the cut, so banning “pride” parades is likely out if it hopes to join the enlightened West in this regard.
Meanwhile, Western Christians have stood by, afraid of being termed hateful, old-world bigots for opposing LGBT ideology in our own “advanced” countries.
To many Europeans, defending their traditional values is a matter of defending centuries of heritage and tradition. But to the unified body of Christ across the globe, defending our right to boldly oppose objective immorality is a matter of defending the cross and our right to bow before it.
Christianity spread around the world across centuries and brought with it unprecedented advancements in education, human rights, and dignity for women and children.
As the fear of God has been systematically dismantled, so have these critical social advancements and the values of universal liberty that could have only originated in a profound regard for the Creator of mankind.
It is high time we stop being afraid of whom we’ll offend when we stand up for our values — it should concern us much more how many people don’t care about offending God.
So as you watch things like drag shows for children and shamelessly vulgar LGBT “pride” parades become the norm in the U.S., why not ask yourself, sincerely, who it is that you truly fear — God or man?
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The resilient path taken by 2010 Calvert Hall graduate and NBA champion Damion Lee includes a Connecticut prep school, two colleges and time in the G League before breaking into the league with the Atlanta Hawks in 2018.
In June, the 29-year-old guard reached the pinnacle of his profession when he helped the Golden State Warriors capture the NBA title with a 4-2 series win over the Boston Celtics.
On Tuesday, he was back at Calvert Hall, savoring another special night with family, friends, former teammates and coaches as they celebrated a high school career that included a Baltimore Catholic league championship in Lee’s senior season.
When Lee made it to the microphone, moments after becoming the fourth Cardinals player to have his NBA jersey emblazoned on the Alumni Memorial Gym wall, he gushed: “That’s crazy! That up there is real crazy!”
Lee, who in July signed a one-year contract to play for the Phoenix Suns after averaging 7.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists for Golden State last season, found his way back to his high school gym with a smashing success story based on hard work and belief.
“It’s dope — I love it,” Lee said. “It’s a matter of just working hard. I think that’s the main thing in life — whatever your dreams, you chase them, you double down on them and you don’t let anybody deter you from them. Having support I think has always been the biggest thing for me — support from my family, friends, coaches, everyone that has always pushed me and made sure to keep me on the right track.”
Lee transferred to Calvert Hall from Mount Saint Joseph in his junior year and proved a valuable final piece in helping the Cardinals claim the BCL championship as a senior in 2010.
Earning All-Metro second-team honors, he was a fierce defender and rebounder who had a knack for making timely baskets. Former Calvert Hall coach John Bauersfeld said the young guard’s intangibles proved much more valuable.
“I think what he brought to us when he came to Calvert Hall was incredible energy. He’s a great personality to be around — a very positive, glass half-full guy and his outlook on things is just so positive,” Bauersfeld said. “He brought us a little more belief in ourselves that we can beat the teams we had been struggling against, like St. Joe and St. Frances and even Towson Catholic back in the day.”
Lee soaked in his special night, gathering with some of his former Calvert Hall teammates for a group photo and enjoying the company of his loved ones, including his wife, Sydel Curry-Lee, and 9-month-old son, Daxon. Sydel is the younger sister of Steph and Seth Curry and daughter of Dell Curry, making Lee part of one of the most famous families in basketball history.
“It’s amazing to see how it all happened — that was 12 years ago,” said Lee, who played at Drexel and Louisville before turning pro. “I always tell people when I was graduating high school, if you would have told me I’d be in the NBA and even something like this [jersey ceremony] would happen, there’s no true belief in it, because for me, it was just about getting to college. How can I get to college … it wasn’t to become an NBA player. That was just something that happened along the way.
“I’m thankful, I’m blessed and I’m here and I don’t plan to stop anytime soon. I got to keep on working , keep on working to make sure I can get better and be there for the long haul.”
On the wall, Lee joined Duane Ferrell (Class of 1984), Juan Dixon (1994) and Cardinals second-year coach Gary Neal (2002) as four Calvert Hall graduates who reached their ultimate goal of playing in the NBA.
“To have the type of career Damion has had just shows a lot about his character, his dedication, his discipline, his work ethic and that’s important,” Neal said. “When [current high school players] come in here and they see those jerseys on the wall, that means a lot. It means you’ve accomplished something at the highest level in what you set out to do. Damion has had a great, great career.”
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Rob Evan, Donnie Kehr & More to Join LIVE WITH RYE & FRIENDS ON BROADWAY for Anniversary Show at the Triad Theater
Additional special guests are Joshua Turchin (Forbidden Broadway, Mrs. Maisel, creator and composer The Perfect Fit and TikTok star), and Avery Rehl (School of Rock).
The popular Broadway talk show Live with Rye & Friends on Broadway will celebrate its one-year anniversary with two celebratory shows on Monday, September 26 and October 17 at 9:30 pm at the Triad Theater. Today it was announced that the special guests for Monday, September 26, 2022, anniversary show will be Broadway and International Singing Sensation Rob Evan (OBC Jekyll & Hyde, TARZAN, Dance of the Vampires, Les Misérables, and co-creator/producer/star of Rocktopia on Broadway), Broadway legend Donnie Kehr (OBC Jersey Boys, the Who's Tommy, Billy Elliott and founder of the Path Fund and Rockers on Broadway), Joshua Turchin (Forbidden Broadway, Mrs. Maisel, creator and composer The Perfect Fit and TikTok star), and Avery Rehl (School of Rock).
Rob Evan, Donnie Kehr, Avery Rehl, and Joshua Turchin will join the audience in celebrating this milestone occasion with Rye with exclusive interviews, one-of-a-kind performances, and a few surprises that you won't want to miss! There will also be some surprises in store, including other special guests. Who knows who will appear to wish Rye a happy first anniversary on bringing Broadway fun to theater lovers across the city and the world?
This special anniversary show will be called Live with Rye & Friends on Broadway- Live at the Triad, and a portion of the ticket sales for this show will benefit The Path Fund, which helps support arts education. Donnie Kehr founded the Path Fund. The four special guests for this show are all a part of Rockers on Broadway, and Rehl and Turchin have joined "Rockers Kids," the Rockers on Broadway group for Broadway kids and teens. Donnie Kehr will also be sharing more about the upcoming "She Rocks-Honoring Diane Warren" happening on October 3 at Le Poisson Rouge with some of the biggest rock n' roll names in the industry.
Think Razzle Dazzle! Sparkle! And Big Broadway Over the Top Fun! That is exactly what this show will feature on September 26 and October 17. From in depth interviews, live special performances and MAJOR audience giveaways and prizes, this is going to be a night to remember! Tickets are $20 for in-person, and special "Friends with Rye" VIP tickets are $35 and include premium seating and a VIP gift bag. The show will also be live streamed, and tickets for the live stream will be $15. There is a two-drink minimum requirement for anyone who attends in person, per the Triad Theater's policy. Tickets are on sale now by going to https://cloud.broadwayworld.com/rec/ticketclick.cfm?fromlink=2193963®id=13&articlelink=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ryemyers.com%2Fanniversaryshow?utm_source=BWW2022&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=article&utm_content=bottombuybutton1 or by visiting www.triadnyc.com
Live with Rye & Friends on Broadway hosted its first show on September 23, 2021, at BAR 9 in Hells Kitchen, and its first guest was singing sensation Michael Longoria. Since then, Rye has welcomed some awesome "friends," including Broadway's Desi Oakley, Analise Scarpaci, Fergie Philippe, Danny Quadrino, and many other Broadway folks. Others include Drew Gasparini, Joey Contreras, Alyssa Wray (who also sings the theme song for the talk show), Robbie Rozelle, Eric Ulloa, and many more Broadway and off-Broadway sensations. For a complete list of past guests and to see production photos, and to rewatch past live streams, head to www.RyeMyers.com/ryeandfriends.
After appearing at Bar 9 for six months every Thursday night, Live with Rye & Friends on Broadway moved to the Broadway Makers Marketplace at Columbus Circle in April and continues to host the show there from 6-7 pm on Sundays.
Come out and see why audiences are raving about Live with Rye & Friends on Broadway and calling it "the best Broadway talk show of the decade!" and why audiences come out week after week to see "a show that makes them smile and takes them away from what is going on in the world, at least for an hour of their day." Rye Myers is being praised for his passionate, influential, fun, and deep-diving conversations with some of the best names in the Broadway and theater industry!
Live with Rye & Friends on Broadway is a talk show accessible for ALL Broadway and theater lovers and gives audiences an up-close and personal look at their favorite stars and Broadway industry folks. Live with Rye & Friends on Broadway is the ONLY live in-person Broadway talk show in New York City!
Past sponsors for the show have included Broadway Plus, Playbill, Girl From The North Country, Mr. Saturday Night on Broadway, Jersey Boys, Situation Interactive, Coloring Broadway, Broadway Bazzaar, Triple Threat Planners, Randy Rainbow's Playing with Myself, Harvey Fierstein's I Was Better Last Night, The Play That Goes Wrong, Come From Away, Broadway Makers Marketplace, and many others
All artists are subject to change, so make sure you follow @rye_myers on social media to see all updates and announcements of upcoming guests.
ABOUT RYE MYERS
Rye Myers is a talk show Host, Producer, and "Your Broadway & Entertainment BFF!". He is the Founder of Rye Entertainment, LLC and RyeTheNewsGuy.com, the latter of which he has run for over six years. Rye's infectious, energetic, and compassionate style to connect with people has landed him interviews with OSCAR, GRAMMY, EMMY, and TONY Award winners and big names in the industry, including Nathan Lane, Billy Porter, Susan Stroman, George Takei, David Hyde Pierce, Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick, and many others! Rye has produced and hosted numerous video interviews, behind-the-scenes segments, award show round-ups, red carpet coverage, live events, and cabarets. Rye also works with other creatives in helping them interview celebrities, produce their dream project, and more.
He is also the Host and Exec Producer/Creator of Live with Rye & Friends on Broadway, the popular FREE Broadway-themed variety talk show Sundays at 6:00 p.m at the Broadway Makers Marketplace at Columbus Circle. In addition to that, he Hosts and Producers "Live with Rye!" his digital streaming talk show series on YouTube that premieres new episodes every Tuesday at 6 pm. You can see all of his Hosting and Producing endeavors at www.RyeTheNewsGuy.com and www.RyeEntertainment.com. He also has an active social media presence, so follow @rye_myers on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok and LIKE /OfficialRyeMyers on Facebook.
ABOUT ROB EVAN
Rob Evan is an accomplished actor, singer and producer with 30 years of professional experience in the entertainment industry. During the span of his diverse career, he has performed in 10 leading roles on the New York Stage including the original Broadway cast of Jekyll & Hyde, playing the title roles for three years and over 1,000 performances worldwide. His rendition of This Is the Moment has been performed at numerous prestigious events including the 2001 Inaugural Gala for President George W. Bush, the Millennium Independence Day US Naval Revue aboard the USS JFK for President Clinton, the Millennium World Forum Conference with guest speaker Mikhail Gorbachev, the 1998 Goodwill Games, the New York City Mayor's Inaugural Gala, the 1998 and 1999 NY Yankees World Series Celebration at City Hall, The Georgia Music Hall of Fame Awards Telecast, the Today Show, and Monday Night Football.
Most recently, Rob co-Created, Produced, Directed and Starred in his Classical Rock Fusion project ROCKTOPIA, which he filmed for PBS in Budapest and brought to New York's iconic Broadway Theatre in the spring of 2018. He also appeared on Broadway as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables, Kerchak in Disney's Tarzan, "The Dentist" in Little Shop of Horrors, and Count von Krolock in Jim Steinman's Dance of the Vampires. Off-Broadway, Rob created the roles of The Dancin' Kid in Johnny Guitar and the hero Miles Hendon in Neil Berg's The Prince and the Pauper.
As a vocalist and recording artist, Rob is a former member of the multi-platinum-selling rock band, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. He can be heard on TSO's The Lost Christmas (Certified Double Platinum -Lava/Atlantic) and their latest release, Nightcastle, which debuted at #5 on Billboard's Top 100 (currently certified Platinum -Atlantic Records).
He has played in arenas across the country for up to 20,000 people daily. Rob has toured Europe and the US with TSO as Beethoven in their Rock Opera, Beethoven's Last Night. Rob has opened for and performed with Sir Elton John, Trisha Yearwood, Linda Eder, Phil Collins, REM, Bonnie Tyler, John Cougar Mellencamp, Joe Walsh, Usher and Michael Crawford, among others. He was also lead vocalist for Jim Steinman's The Dream Engine and released the debut album for his new progressive rock band, Menrva Realm.
In concert, Rob has been a featured soloist for many leading symphonies across the nation, including recent appearances in San Francisco, San Diego, Atlanta, Chicago, Alabama, and Indianapolis as well as recent and upcoming appearances in Bravo Broadway's Broadway Rocks with the Hong Kong Philharmonic, and the Cleveland, Minnesota, Utah, West Virginia, National, Houston, Dayton, Maryland, Taipei and New Jersey Symphonies. He conceived,co-created and starred The Rock Tenor, which garnered rave reviews in Philadelphia at The Wilma Theater and is currently booking around the US.
Rob's position as Creative Director at Nederlander Worldwide Entertainment enabled him to be the one of the first Broadway performers to play Havana, Cuba in the last 50 years with the concert entitled, Broadway Ambassadors. He also co-created (w/ Grammy winner and Broadway composer Jason Howland), directed and produced BROADWAY ROX, which continues to tour internationally for Nederlander WWE. Rob is also a founding member of Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway. www.robevan-official.com www.rocktopia.com
ABOUT DONNIE KEHR
Donnie Kehr is a veteran Broadway actor, as well as singer/songwriter, director, and producer (music and theatre). Donnie is the creative force behind the annual benefit concert series. ROCKERS ON BROADWAY and all other events for his non-profit The PATH Fund. As an actor, Donnie originated roles on Broadway in Jersey Boys, Billy Elliot, The Who's Tommy, and many others. His film credits include Jersey Boys, Wall Street, Chaplin. He has been seen on TV in House of Cards, Gotham, Quantico, Tales of The City, Z-The Beginning of Everything and Inventing Anna. Donnie has directed many shows concerts and events including: The Who's Tommy 15th Anniversary Reunion Concert on Broadway, the 2009 JCC Maccabi Games Opening Ceremonies at Madison Square Garden, and the launch event for UN Women in the United Nations General Assembly Hall, and the 2013 Best Musical winner in the Midtown International Theatre Festival.
Donnie Kehr is a singer-songwriter, musician and producer. Donnie co-founded the band Urgent on EMI-Manhattan Records and reached billboards top 100 with the album Cast the First Stone which sold over 400K copies. Donnie's voice is featured on
two Grammy Award winning albums: The Who' s Tommy produced by Pete Townshend & Sir George Martin, and Jersey Boys produced by Bob Gaudio. Currently Donnie is finishing a new album of original songs entitled Beautiful Strange available soon on all platforms. Beautiful Strange is a follow up to his well-received first solo album Shift. Additionally, Kehr is proud to be the Creator and Executive Producer of touring production The Greatest Piano Men. www.donniekehr.com @donniekehr
ABOUT AVERY REHL
Avery Rehl is an actor, singer, dancer and pianist who has been performing since the age of four. She has appeared in numerous performances across the country, including a guest appearance in School of Rock-The Musical on Broadway. Just this summer, she played the role of Christine Colgate in Stagedoor Manor's production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, in which she received the award for Best Actress, and Marie LaSalle
in High Fidelity, in which she received the award for Best Supporting Actress. Avery has also received awards in various dance and singing competitions and was chosen to be a featured performer in the Broadways Dreams Showcase for four years running. Avery is excited to be working with Donnie Kehr and Cori Gardner in The PATH Fund's annual Rockers On Broadway benefit concert, and she's thankful to be here tonight to perform for you!
ABOUT JOSHUA TURCHIN
JOSHUA TURCHIN is an accomplished singer, actor, composer, musician, and music director. Select theater credits: Forbidden Broadway: The Next Generation (Original Off- Broadway Cast), two Broadway National Tours, Flounder in The Little Mermaid Live-To- Film at The Hollywood Bowl, Trevor the Musical (TrevorLIVE LA and Original Off-Broadway Cast), The Pill (Off-Broadway), Ludlow Ladd, many developmental works (lab/readings), Broadway/Off-Broadway cast recordings, iHeartRadio (comedy voiceovers), various animated series and commercials including Nick Jr. and Pixar. TV/Film: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon), 13: The Musical (Netflix), Schmigadoon! (Apple TV+), and CoComelon. As a musician: Joshua is the rehearsal accompanist for the new Off-Broadway musical, Stranger Sings!, and has music directed numerous cabarets at The Green Room 42, and 54 Below. As a composer/writer, Joshua's original musical, The Perfect Fit, was recently live-streamed in concert from New World Stages and released an EP on Broadway Records, with more exciting news to come! Joshua is the host and creator of the hit web series, The Early Night Show, on the Broadway Podcast Network. Joshua's original music is available on all digital streaming platforms. Tiktok/Instagram/YouTube: @joshuaturchin.
ABOUT THE TRIAD THEATRE
THE TRIAD THEATER was built in 1984 and was the original home of four of the most successful shows in off-Broadway History: Forbidden Broadway, Forever Plaid, Spamilton and Celebrity Autobiography. The Hit Comedy Show Celebrity Autobiography is now in it's 9th year at the venue and a month-long workshop production of Seth Rudetsky's show Disaster went on to a Broadway Production at the Nederlander Theater.
Some of the notable performers who have performed on the Triad stage include Martin Short, Kristen Wiig, Kevin Hart, Ryan Reynolds, Matthew Broderick, Bob Weir (Grateful Dead), Vanessa Williams, Jake LaMotta, Brooke Shields, Paul Rudd, David Steinberg, Slash, George Bensen, Greg Allman, Gavin DeGraw, Bebe Neuwirth, Jim Dale, Peter Boyle, Tracey Morgan, Tommy Tune, Ben Vereen, Air Supply, Dion and many others from the worlds of comedy, music & theater. Lady Gaga made her professional debut on our stage as part of the Circle in the Square Cabaret Program.
In the 1980's Christopher Walken, Elizabeth Taylor, Liza Minnelli, Jack Nicholson, Robert DeNiro and many other well-known performers would use the Theater for their own weekly private performances.
A 30 minutes Bose TV commercial was filmed at the Theater as well as TV episodes for a VH1 reality show with Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child. Amy Poehler filmed an episode of Difficult people in the venue. The Theater has also been featured on the cover of Manhatten Magazine and Miami Magazine with the Academy Award-winning actor Adrien Brody. The Triad's proprietors are Peter Martin and Rick Newman (original owner of Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club and Pat Benatar's Manager). | https://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/article/Rob-Evan-Donnie-Kehr-More-to-Join-LIVE-WITH-RYE-FRIENDS-ON-BROADWAY-for-Anniversary-Show-at-the-Triad-Theater-20220830 | 2022-08-31T04:09:50Z | https://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/article/Rob-Evan-Donnie-Kehr-More-to-Join-LIVE-WITH-RYE-FRIENDS-ON-BROADWAY-for-Anniversary-Show-at-the-Triad-Theater-20220830 | false |
Ford, Chark represent Cenla on current NFL rosters
(KALB) - Two athletes from Central Louisiana found themselves on an NFL roster after the teams were required to cut down their unit to 53 players on Tuesday, Aug. 30.
Former Pineville Rebel Cody Ford and former ASH Trojan DJ Chark will be representing Central Louisiana on their teams’ 53-man rosters. Ford, an offensive lineman, was recently traded from Buffalo to Arizona for a 2023 5th-round pick where he will be reunited with Kyler Murray, who he played with at Oklahoma.
In the off-season, Chark signed a one-year, $10 million deal with the Detroit Lions. The 2019 pro-bowler saw limited action in 2021 with the Jacksonville Jaguars after only playing in four games due to a broken ankle.
In other NFL news with ties to Central Louisiana, the Pittsburgh Steelers released former Menard and Tulane offensive lineman John Leglue. Leglue started in five games for the Steelers last season and was believed to play a role on the line in 2022. Leglue could find himself with another NFL franchise soon.
Former Peabody running back Jalen Richard is still trying to find his next NFL home. Richard signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2016. He would spend the next six seasons with the Raiders, most recently seeing action in 10 games in 2021.
Most recently, the Steelers worked out Richard in early August.
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Firefighters put out a huge blaze along the coastline near Coleton Fishacre National Trust gardens on Tuesday afternoon. The fire started after around 44 acres of crop stubble caught alight.
Crews were helped by a local farmer who ploughed fire breaks into the field to keep the blaze from spreading. A total of eight fire crews from stations across the area attended the scene just after midday.
The property and gardens at Coleton Fishacre had to close for the rest of the afternoon as crews remained on the scene to ensure no hotspots were able to reignite. The National Trust English Riviera posted on Twitter just before 5pm that the fire had been extinguished.
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It announced that Coleton Fishacre would reopen on Wednesday as usual. The emergency services were praised for their swift action and visitors were thanked for their patience.
Pictures from the scene were posted to Facebook by Buckfastleigh Fire Station on Tuesday evening. Alongside the photos, a post read: "Today just after midday we were mobilised to provide stand by duties at Paignton however on route we were then diverted to a make pumps 8 standing crops fire in the Coleton Fishacre area.
"We joined colleagues from surrounding stations to extinguish approximately 44 acres of crop stubble on fire. During the incident we were greatly assisted by a farmer who ploughed fire breaks into the field to prevent further spread. Crews remained on scene into the afternoon to monitor hot spots."
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Authorities released several new forensic sketches on Tuesday, including four age-progressed sketches, as they continue to investigate the case of a young woman who went missing in the town of Florida 40 years ago.
The five sketches represent a white man, approximately 5 foot 7 inches tall, who is believed to be connected to the April 17, 1982 disappearance of Lynn Burdick according to a statement from the Berkshire district attorney’s office.
Burdick, who was 18 years old at the time, went missing between 8 and 8:45 p.m., while working alone at a store on Route 2.
The new sketches are based on those of a suspect in an attempted kidnapping that happened 45 minutes earlier in nearby Williamstown, officials said. Investigators are now focusing on details from the Williamstown kidnapping to help them solve the Burdick case.
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A forensic artist with the Lincoln Police Department helped draw updated sketches for investigators.
In addition to a sketch depicting the suspect in 1982, officials released age-progressed sketches that show what he might look like in 2022, at approximately 70 years old.
“I thank the witnesses and the entire Burdick family for their strength and dedication while continuing to work with investigators assigned to Lynn’s case,” said District Attorney Andrea Harrington. “My office, the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit, and the Massachusetts State Police Unresolved Case Unit remain steadfast in following up on every lead and bringing advanced resources to unresolved homicides.”
Officials ask that anyone with information on the case contact the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit at 413-499-1112, or e-mail the Massachusetts State Police Unresolved Case Unit at mspunresolved@pol.state.ma.us.
Camilo Fonseca can be reached at camilo.fonseca@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @fonseca_esq. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/31/metro/new-suspect-sketches-released-case-woman-who-disappeared-berkshires-1982/ | 2022-08-31T04:19:04Z | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/31/metro/new-suspect-sketches-released-case-woman-who-disappeared-berkshires-1982/ | false |
SYDNEY, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Video Intelligence Platform provider, VisualCortex, today announced it has joined NVIDIA Metropolis, a partner program focused on bringing to market a new generation of vision AI applications. NVIDIA Metropolis nurtures a rich ecosystem and offers powerful developer tools to supercharge vision AI applications that are designed to make the world's most important spaces and operations safer and more efficient.
As part of NVIDIA Metropolis and the NVIDIA Inception program, which nurtures cutting-edge startups, VisualCortex is on a mission to make video data actionable throughout the enterprise for all video-rich industries and business functions.
Unlike camera-side or point solutions, which typically focus on one video analytics challenge per deployment, VisualCortex delivers a highly performant enterprise-grade platform to facilitate any real-time or historical video analytics use case. To offer its customers highly scalable and cost-effective solutions, VisualCortex takes advantage of the NVIDIA DeepStream software development kit and NVIDIA Tensor Core GPUs, including the A100 and the H100, once it becomes available. VisualCortex is an early adopter of the new NVIDIA Jetson Orin™ platform for edge-based AI implementations.
VisualCortex CEO and Co-Founder, Patrick Elliott, said that NVIDIA's support for its vision AI ecosystem was outstanding.
"NVIDIA provides amazing depth and quality of support for AI start-ups," said Elliott. "This includes access to resources for our development team – from exclusive tools and technical training, to direct collaboration sessions with the NVIDIA developer team. Our ability to gain early insights into NVIDIA's upcoming products and services, as well as make valuable connections with other vendors and partners throughout the NVIDIA ecosystem, accelerates our growth and go-to-market success. We're thrilled to be part of NVIDIA Metropolis."
NVIDIA Metropolis makes it easier and more cost effective for enterprises, governments and integration partners to use world-class, AI-enabled solutions to improve critical operational efficiency and safety problems. The NVIDIA Metropolis ecosystem contains a large and growing breadth of members who are investing in the most advanced AI techniques, most efficient deployment platforms, and using an enterprise-class approach to their solutions. Members have the opportunity to gain early access to NVIDIA platform updates to further enhance and accelerate their AI application development efforts. Further, the program offers the opportunity for members to collaborate with industry-leading experts and other AI-driven organizations.
About VisualCortex
VisualCortex is making video data actionable in the enterprise. As the world's best Video Intelligence Platform, VisualCortex provides the stability and scalability to productionize computer vision technology for the first time. Unlike camera-side or point solutions, VisualCortex can be used for any video analytics use case in any industry. VisualCortex's production-ready cloud-based environment transforms video assets into analyzable streams of data at scale.
The VisualCortex platform delivers the artificial intelligence smarts, governance and usability, enabling organizations to connect any number of video streams, repositories and use existing commodity hardware. An intuitive user interface, out-of-the-box reporting, range of configurations and integrations empower non-technical people to produce, analyze and act on insights derived from computer vision throughout the enterprise. Organizations can easily combine these AI-generated video insights with other data sources and systems to facilitate both real-time operations and strategic analysis. The VisualCortex Model Store also provides a secure marketplace for customers, partners and independent machine learning experts to share quality controlled computer vision models.
For more information, visit www.visualcortex.com
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In his book, Seven Games, Oliver Roeder says that games are a “slice of life.”
This hour we look at three games: chess, Scrabble, and Monopoly.
We investigate why these games have endured in popularity through history, and we discuss what each one of them can teach us about life.
GUESTS:
- Jenny Adams: Author of Power Play: The Literature and Politics of Chess in the Late Middle Ages
- Mary Pilon: A journalist and screenwriter and the author of The Monopolists: Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World’s Favorite Board Game
- Oliver Roeder: A journalist and the author of Seven Games: A Human History
- Lindsay Shin: A competitive Scrabble player; she organizes an annual tournament in New Orleans
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Colin McEnroe, Jonathan McNicol, and Cat Pastor contributed to this show, which originally aired March 15, 2022. | https://www.ctpublic.org/show/the-colin-mcenroe-show/2022-08-31/what-chess-scrabble-and-monopoly-can-teach-us-about-life | 2022-08-31T04:22:43Z | https://www.ctpublic.org/show/the-colin-mcenroe-show/2022-08-31/what-chess-scrabble-and-monopoly-can-teach-us-about-life | true |
R. Kelly trial: Prosecutors rest their case against R&B singer
CHICAGO - Prosecutors rested their case Tuesday at R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago after presenting two weeks of evidence and testimony in their effort to show that the singer enticed underage girls for sex, produced child pornography and successfully rigged his 2008 state trial.
Among the last prosecution witnesses was a 42-year-old woman who went by the pseudonym "Nia." She was the fourth accuser to testify against the Grammy Award-winning singer at the trial in Kelly’s hometown.
The highlight of prosecutors’ case was testimony by a 37-year-old woman who used the pseudonym "Jane" and described Kelly sexually abusing her hundreds of times starting in 1998 when she was 14 and Kelly was around 30.
Jane’s testimony is vital to the charge accusing Kelly of fixing his 2008 child pornography trial, at which he was acquitted. She testified that Kelly and his associates threatened and paid off her and her parents so that they lied to a grand jury before the trial.
Kelly’s legal team now gets its chance to attack the government’s case. His lawyers haven’t said whether Kelly will testify. Kelly, 55, didn’t testify at his earlier federal trial in New York, where a judge sentenced him in June to 30 years in prison for convictions on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. A conviction in Chicago could add years to that sentence.
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Closing arguments in the federal trial in Chicago are expected next week.
Kelly’s 2008 state trial revolved around a video prosecutors said showed him sexually abusing Jane. She did not testify at that trial, but told jurors this month that she was the child in the video and Kelly was the adult man.
Kelly sold millions of albums even after allegations about his abuse of young girls began circulating publicly in the 1990s. Widespread outrage over his sexual misconduct didn’t emerge until after the #MeToo reckoning and the 2019 docuseries "Surviving R. Kelly." | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/r-kelly-trial-prosecutors-wrap-up-their-case-against-rb-singer | 2022-08-31T04:25:52Z | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/r-kelly-trial-prosecutors-wrap-up-their-case-against-rb-singer | true |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
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(five, nine, ten, twelve, twenty-four)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
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(five, nine, ten, twelve, twenty-four) | https://www.ctinsider.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash-5-game-17409048.php | 2022-08-31T04:26:18Z | https://www.ctinsider.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Cash-5-game-17409048.php | true |
New York Knicks are 'still hopeful of trading for Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell', despite RJ Barrett's contract extension taking him off the table
- Barrett's extension contains poison pill provision making trade complicated
- Only one in 179 players in NBA history with poison pill provision ever traded
- New York is still in the best position to trade for Mitchell before training camp
- Both teams have been negotiating on and off for months with no success
The New York Knicks appear to still be hopeful that they can pull off a trade for Utah Jazz multi-time all-star Donovan Mitchell, even after the massive contract extension just given to RJ Barrett, according to reports.
Monday night the Knicks signed their emerging star to a four-year extension worth up to $120million.
The deal made Barrett not only the franchise's first draft pick to agree to a multiyear contract extension after his rookie deal since Charlie Ward in 1999, but it, more importantly, essentially took him completely off the table in trade negotiations.
Knicks hope they can still get a deal for Donovan Mitchell (L) with RJ Barrett (R) off the table
Even though it is not impossible, the NBA's poison pill provision which applies to Barrett's contract until July 1, 2023 complicates matters for any trade he would be included in.
For trade purposes, the poison pill is computed with a formula that would put the Knicks' outgoing salary for a Barrett trade at $10.9million but require the incoming salary for a team acquiring him to be $26.2million.
Out of the 179 players in NBA history who have had the poison pill provision in their contract, the only one who was been traded was Devin Harris back in 2008.
Any trade that would send Barrett to Utah would more than likely need a third team to absorb the $37million contract of Evan Fournier.
Monday night the Knicks signed Barrett to a four-year extension worth up to $120million
According to SNY's Ian Begley, Utah coveted Barrett and Knicks president Leon Rose set a deadline of Monday night to either trade Barrett or extend his contract.
New York reportedly offered Barrett in several different packages in the last few days of negotiations but the sides could not come to an agreement on the number of unprotected first-round draft picks that would be included.
Jazz general manager Danny Ainge is interested in Barrett, but he has prioritized gaining four unprotected first-round picks for Mitchell, a three-time All-Star, according to the New York Post.
But the Knicks are reportedly still optimistic they can get agree a trade with the Jazz that does not include Barrett.
One thing that is working in the Knicks' favor is that there appears to be no other serious suitors for Mitchell, regardless of Ainge trying to ramp up negotiations with other teams.
New York also has the most to offer Utah in terms of both draft capital and younger players so it remains not only 'hopeful', but also very plausible that the two sides eventually reach an agreement before training camps start in late September.
Barrett averaged 20 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3 assists last season for the New York Knicks
A potential Knicks trade package could now be centered around promising young players like Obi Toppin, Quentin Grimes, and Fournier's contract, along with numerous first-round picks.
In the meantime, Knicks fans can sleep peacefully while they know in all likelihood they will get to see how great of a player Barrett can grow into under the bright lights of Madison Square Garden.
Seeing as though Barrett is one of only five players in NBA history to amass 3,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 200 3-pointers before his 22nd birthday, joining Kobe Bryant, Luka Doncic, Kevin Durant and LeBron James, it's safe to say he's on a great track.
If Barrett can continue down the path of reaching the level of any of those four names, New York's lineup, already consisting of Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle, will be in a great place with or without Mitchell.
Mitchell has however gone to the lengths of removing the Utah Jazz from his social media bios in the aftermath of Barrett's extension, perhaps signifying he is unhappy at the status of the trade talks.
Mitchell has removed the Utah Jazz from his social media bios in the last 24 hours | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nba/article-11163035/Knicks-hopeful-trading-Jazz-star-Donovan-Mitchell-despite-RJ-Barretts-extension.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-31T04:26:19Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/nba/article-11163035/Knicks-hopeful-trading-Jazz-star-Donovan-Mitchell-despite-RJ-Barretts-extension.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
Stolen brass model returned to The Pillars pub in Dundee by ‘sheepish’ thief By Poppy Watson August 30 2022, 12.57pm Updated: August 30 2022, 3.18pm 1 The Pillars bar manager John Justice with the brass model which was stolen last week. [[intro]] [[title]] [[text]] [[button_text]] [[outro]] More from Dundee Dundee police hunt hit-and-run driver after motorcyclist injured Will schools close in Angus, Dundee and Perth and Kinross? Parents call for clarity… 0 Meet the locals clearing up Dundee's bins mess - including an 89-year-old care home… 0 Inside Dundee's Powrie Castle on the market for £625,000 0 Sheriff says punishing Dundee man caught with street valium would be waste of public… Crash between car and motorbike causes delays on Kingsway in Dundee 0 Dundee taxi firm offers £100 reward after 20ft banner 'stolen' 'Slime' slip hazard causes concern at new Broughty Ferry walkway Dundee City Council leader slams fly-tipping as waste piles high during bin strike 0 No football ban for Celtic fan who mooned at Dundee supporters More from The Courier Dick Campbell says 'Christmas came early' for Partick as Arbroath boss reveals hope for… 0 Dundee manager Gary Bowyer hails 'terrific' Lyall Cameron as Dark Blues seal last-eight spot 0 David Wotherspoon and Tony Gallacher could make St Johnstone first team comebacks after international… 0 4 talking points from Dundee's cup win over Falkirk as Lyall Cameron steals the… 0 3 Arbroath talking points as late Partick winner sees Lichties crash out of Premier… 0 Lundin Links Hotel: Demolition date announced 0 | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/3640186/stolen-brass-model-returned-to-the-pillars-pub-by-sheepish-thief/ | 2022-08-31T04:26:34Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/3640186/stolen-brass-model-returned-to-the-pillars-pub-by-sheepish-thief/ | false |
Dundee City Council leader slams fly-tipping as waste piles high during bin strike By Poppy Watson August 30 2022, 1.02pm Updated: August 30 2022, 3.30pm 0 Rubbish piled high at a recycling point outside the Tesco Kingsway store in Dundee. [[intro]] [[title]] [[text]] [[button_text]] [[outro]] More from Dundee Dundee police hunt hit-and-run driver after motorcyclist injured Will schools close in Angus, Dundee and Perth and Kinross? Parents call for clarity… 0 Meet the locals clearing up Dundee's bins mess - including an 89-year-old care home… 0 Inside Dundee's Powrie Castle on the market for £625,000 0 Sheriff says punishing Dundee man caught with street valium would be waste of public… Crash between car and motorbike causes delays on Kingsway in Dundee 0 Dundee taxi firm offers £100 reward after 20ft banner 'stolen' 'Slime' slip hazard causes concern at new Broughty Ferry walkway No football ban for Celtic fan who mooned at Dundee supporters Stolen brass model returned to The Pillars pub in Dundee by 'sheepish' thief 1 More from The Courier Dick Campbell says 'Christmas came early' for Partick as Arbroath boss reveals hope for… 0 Dundee manager Gary Bowyer hails 'terrific' Lyall Cameron as Dark Blues seal last-eight spot 0 David Wotherspoon and Tony Gallacher could make St Johnstone first team comebacks after international… 0 4 talking points from Dundee's cup win over Falkirk as Lyall Cameron steals the… 0 3 Arbroath talking points as late Partick winner sees Lichties crash out of Premier… 0 Lundin Links Hotel: Demolition date announced 0 | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/3642610/john-alexander-slams-fly-tipping-dundee-bin-strike/ | 2022-08-31T04:26:40Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/dundee/3642610/john-alexander-slams-fly-tipping-dundee-bin-strike/ | false |
China's August factory activity weakens for second straight month
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Beijing (AFP) – China's manufacturing activity dropped in August for the second month in a row, official data showed Wednesday, as strict zero-Covid restrictions and extreme heat hit growth.
The Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), a key gauge of manufacturing activity in the world's second-biggest economy, came in at 49.4 in August, up from July's 49.0 but still below the 50-point mark separating growth from contraction, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data showed.
Sporadic Covid-19 lockdowns around China have dampened consumer enthusiasm and business confidence, while searing temperatures across large parts of the country this summer prompted power rationing for factories.
The economy faced "unfavourable factors including the epidemic and high temperatures" this month, NBS senior statistician Zhao Qinghe said in a statement.
Zhao said the data showed "the recovery of manufacturing production and demand still needs to be strengthened", though he noted an uptick in activity in agricultural product processing and food producers ahead of the mid-Autumn festival on September 10.
China's manufacturing PMI has been in contraction territory for five out of the past six months, in the wake of a disruptive monthslong lockdown in Shanghai and Covid-related restrictions elsewhere.
But officials show few signs of relaxing strict pandemic curbs, with the southern tech hub of Shenzhen sealing off the world's largest electronics market this week despite just dozens of daily cases in the city of more than 18 million.
Chinese leaders had originally set a full-year GDP growth target of around 5.5 percent, but with economic expansion of just 0.4 percent in the second quarter, analysts believe it is unlikely to hit that goal.
Zhao noted that while larger businesses saw an expansion in activity this month, small and medium-sized enterprises reported contractions, dragging the overall PMI down.
Meanwhile, China's non-manufacturing PMI came in at 52.6 points in August, down from 53.8 points in July, NBS data showed.
Statistician Zhao said that the accommodation, food and beverage and telecommunications industries saw "sustained rapid growth" in the past month.
© 2022 AFP | https://www.rfi.fr/en/business-and-tech/20220831-china-s-august-factory-activity-weakens-for-second-straight-month | 2022-08-31T04:26:49Z | https://www.rfi.fr/en/business-and-tech/20220831-china-s-august-factory-activity-weakens-for-second-straight-month | true |
Michigan storms leave over 340,000 people without power, kill teenager
Hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents were without electricity on Tuesday after powerful storms toppled trees and downed thousands of power lines in the state a day earlier, including one that electrocuted a 14-year-old girl.
More than 340,000 customers remained without power, utility companies said at around 5 pm ET (9 pm GMT) on Tuesday.
Dozens of schools across southeastern Michigan, including nearly two dozen in Detroit alone, canceled classes on Tuesday because of the outages, officials and The Detroit News said.
In Monroe, about 40 miles south of Detroit, a 14-year-old girl was electrocuted late on Monday when she came in contact with an electrical line that fell during the storm outside her home, police said.
The girl was walking with a friend in her backyard when she grabbed what she thought was a stick, but it was actually a charged power line, officials said in a statement. When first responders arrived, they found her still in contact with the energised wire. She later succumbed to her injuries.
A line of storms bringing heavy rain also hit parts of Illinois, Indiana, Arkansas, Texas, and Ohio late on Monday.
In Ohio, a woman was killed by a tree that fell during the storm, fire officials said.
An 11-year-old boy died after falling and being swept into a storm drain during a flash flood in northwest Arkansas on Monday evening, according to officials there.
In Texas' Nolan County, one person was killed when severe winds caused a tanker truck to roll over, causing at least six accidents, officials said.
Back in Michigan, DTE Energy said gusts of 70 miles per hour (113 km per hour) downed more than 3,300 power lines. The utility was bringing in crews from across the country to make repairs. It expected to restore power to 80% of its affected customers, more than 250,000, by late Thursday.
Consumers Energy said it had seen outages in nearly half of Michigan's counties, with more than 90,000 customers still affected as of 5 pm ET on Tuesday.
Clear weather on Tuesday was expected to facilitate repair work to the downed lines, the utility companies said, adding that crews had worked through the night to restore power after the storms felled trees and power lines.
Consumers Energy also said that its crews overnight restored power to about 40,000 customers. | https://www.tbsnews.net/worldbiz/usa/michigan-storms-leave-over-340000-people-without-power-kill-teenager-487090 | 2022-08-31T04:26:51Z | https://www.tbsnews.net/worldbiz/usa/michigan-storms-leave-over-340000-people-without-power-kill-teenager-487090 | true |
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