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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents always try to keep their kids away from distractions, addictions and potential risks to digital devices where information is easily accessible. Designed to protect children aged 3 to 18 from online danger, FamiSafe V6 enables parents to control screen time, track real-time location and detect inappropriate content on kids' devices more easily with new features such as upgraded web filter classification and a clearer interface.
"Direct access and over-exposure to the internet might trigger negative results. Yet, keeping children away from the internet is impossible in the digital era," said Peak Yu, Product Director of Wondershare FamiSafe. "It is all about cultivating healthy digital habits. We rolled out the latest version of FamiSafe for parents to closely monitor their children's screen time and online activities on the go."
FamiSafe V6.0's latest updates include:
- Accurate web filter classification: This feature is upgraded to accurately block websites by categories that cover adult content, drug, violence, and more.
- Comprehensive activity report: Get device activity details with a click such as app usage, daily phone activity, and online preferences to find out kids' online habits.
- QR code pairing: Device pairing can be a hassle and time-consuming. Parents can sync their devices with their children's in seconds by simply scanning a QR code.
- Customization settings: Parents can add their frequently used features to the toolbar for quick access.
While FamiSafe offers a smoother user experience with these upgrades, parents can also enjoy peace of mind using existing features: block apps by categories, apply screen time restrictions with study/sleep times, get alerts for risky messages, track real-time locations, and more.
From August 23 to September 30, Famisafe will launch the online challenge #SchoolSafetyMatters for parents to learn how to keep children away from potential cybersecurity risks on social and websites. Winners will receive a $500 Amazon card and FamiSafe 1-year free license. Click https://famisafe.wondershare.com/back-to-school.html to learn more.
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Wondershare Famisafe is compatible with Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Chromebook, and Kindle Fire. Pricing starts at $60.99 per year. For free trials and downloads, please visit https://famisafe.wondershare.com/ or follow us on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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Founded in 2003, Wondershare is a global leader in software development and a pioneer in the field of digital creativity. Our technology is powerful, and the solutions we provide are simple and convenient. That's why we're trusted by millions of people in over 150 countries worldwide. We help our users pursue their passions so that, together, we can build a more creative world.
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Trump’s Truth Social still unavailable on Google Play
Published: Aug. 31, 2022 at 8:43 AM CDT|Updated: 47 minutes ago
(CNN) - Truth Social, the social network supported by former President Donald Trump, is still unavailable on Google’s Android app store.
The Twitter-like app is preferred by many Trump supporters, but Google said it doesn’t reach the company’s Play store standards.
Although Truth Social has been available for preorder on the Google Play store for nearly a month, it hasn’t been officially released, though it is available from Apple’s app store.
Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes said in a recent interview that they’re still waiting for approval from Google Play.
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Aug. 31, 1947, in The Star: Vivian Lusk, age 10, of Nances Creek, brought fame to her family two days ago when her Jersey yearling calf carried off the blue ribbon grand championship in the 4-H Club bracket in the judging of dairy cattle in the livestock show of the Calhoun County Fair. Competing with Vivian was her brother Morgan, age 12, who had won 1st place in the senior heifer class shortly before. Both are children of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Lusk. In the final judging, however, Morgan was edged out of 2nd place by Wayne Grissom, 12, of Spring Garden. The fair itself closes today. The first fair held in the county in a number of years, it has had a successful week’s run at Oxford Lake Park under the sponsorship of the Oxford Exchange Club. Also this date: W. Clyde Pippin, who was formerly connected with O. H. Parker and Company, a real estate firm in Anniston, is now operating as W. C. Pippin Company, handling rentals, appraisals, loans and property management. Mr. Pippin has had 11 years of experience with real estate in Anniston. Additionally: Organization and practice sessions begin tomorrow for Anniston High School football coaches Billy Bancroft and Bulldog Johnson as they try to whip a relatively inexperienced squad into shape before the Sept. 19 season opener between Anniston and Alexandria.
Aug. 31, 1997, in The Star: In a friendly yet informative column on the changes coming to The Star as commences morning publication seven days a week, executive editor Chris Waddle tells readers of features such as “Coffee Break,” a Work Week section on Mondays and an easier-to-use page of TV listings. Waddle also notes, “On Friday [three days before the new Monday morning paper] we took a companywide break under some tents erected for our Star party out back of the newspaper plant. The barbecue lunch and some country music and around-the-table comradeship with carriers, pressmen, reporters, ad reps, editors and office staff really pepped us up.” | https://www.annistonstar.com/features/look-back-to-the-lusk-children-doing-well-at-the-fair-1947/article_c139b44a-28c6-11ed-aef0-a7021baa8ac0.html | 2022-08-31T14:35:34Z | https://www.annistonstar.com/features/look-back-to-the-lusk-children-doing-well-at-the-fair-1947/article_c139b44a-28c6-11ed-aef0-a7021baa8ac0.html | true |
Bed Bath & Beyond announces layoffs, store closures
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Bed Bath & Beyond lost nearly a quarter of their value Wednesday after the struggling home goods retailer announced a restructuring that includes store closures, layoffs and a possible stock offering.
The company said it has obtained more than $500 million of new financing and was reducing 20% of its workforce. It plans to close about 150 namesake stores but will keep its buybuy Baby chain.
Bed Bath & Beyond also said that it would go back to its original strategy of focusing on national brands, instead of pushing its own store labels. That reverses a strategy embraced by its former CEO Mark Tritton who was ousted in June after less than three years at the helm amid slumping sales and supply chain issues. Executives on a call with analysts on Wednesday vowed that what makes the new approach different is that it would not return to its “stock-it-high” merchandising approach.
Mara Sirhal, executive vice president and brand president for the Bed Bath & Beyond brand division, said on the call that customers have communicated that “national brands are an important part of their shopping experience with us.” The company said it is working closely with its suppliers.
The retailer said Wednesday in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it may offer, issue and sell shares of its common stock from time to time. It plans to use the proceeds to pay down its debt, among other uses.
Bed Bath & Beyond, based in Union, New Jersey, has been facing lots of turbulence recently. In mid-August, shareholder activist Ryan Cohen, the billionaire co-founder of online pet-products retailer Chewy Inc., sold his entire stake in Bed Bath & Beyond after buying a big stake just months before and pledging to make big changes.
The company said that it is still searching for a permanent CEO. Board member Sue Gove took over as interim CEO, replacing Tritton. Tritton had previously been the chief merchandising officer at Target, where the more than 30 new brands he introduced were key in that company’s revitalization.
Chief Operating Officer John Hartmann is leaving the company, and it’s eliminating that position.
The company said it expects a decline in comparable sales of 26% in its fiscal second quarter. It is slated to report its final results next month.
Shares fell 24%, or $2.92, to $9.19 in early trading on Wednesday, after closing down more than 9% to $12.11 in regular markets Tuesday.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. clears updated COVID-19 boosters targeting the newest omicron strain; shots could begin within days.
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Seattle-Based Center Appoints Customer Experience Veteran Maureen Rhodes as SVP and Samantha Bergin as CMO to Continue Bolstering 94% Customer Retention
SEATTLE, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Center, a software company helping businesses gain visibility into and manage employee spending, today announced it has tripled its customer base while retaining 94% of existing customers, doubled the company size year-over-year, and expanded its leadership bench with the addition of Maureen Rhodes, SVP, Customer Success, and Samantha Bergin, CMO. Rhodes brings deep domain expertise to her role, having previously held the Vice President of Services role at Concur, while Bergin brings 20+ years knowledge of B2B and B2C technology marketing to Center.
Explosive customer growth is driven by multiple factors including the broad adoption of expense management programs within large enterprises, and a new and growing demand for SMEs to be served. Additionally, the introduction of the hybrid work landscape is prompting businesses to audit expenses more closely as workforces are scattered across different locations. Center's significant customer growth YoY demonstrates where the economy is headed as businesses tighten control of their bottom line with a demand for visibility into day-to-day expenses.
Maureen Rhodes came on board in May 2021 as the company's SVP, Customer Success. With over 15 years of leadership experience in the CX function, Rhodes has built the Center customer success team from the ground up, setting and scaling the strategic vision for the department. Samantha Bergin joined the company in April 2022 as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing nearly 25 years of proven marketing expertise to guide the planning, development and execution of Center's growth initiatives.
"The past 12 months have been a banner year on all fronts of our business, fueled by the challenge of managing expenses in hybrid work environments and recognition among businesses to have greater checks and balances over corporate spend," said Naveen Singh, CEO of Center. "These factors, backed by strong customer demand and an exceptional leadership team of finance and tech veterans give us a winning combination for success."
Center's core offering is Center Expense, an integrated corporate card and expense management solution that automatically captures spend as it happens and provides real-time visibility and flexible spend controls. With a usage-based model requiring no upfront investment, Center is uniquely suited for the mid-market segment. Traction has been driven in key verticals such as construction, business services, nonprofits, retail and consumer services through investment in customer experience; white-glove deployment guarantees customization of the solution to fit specific needs, and on-demand support.
"In the world of construction, we are constantly working on a myriad of projects and tracking expenses across multiple jobs and job codes, which can be a time consuming and difficult task for our finance team," said Brian Volk, Controller of Veit, a full-service specialty contracting company. "Center automates what previously had been a manual expense process, and we've shaved days off of our monthly closing and reconciliation, giving valuable time back to our teams and streamlining the entire expense workflow."
About Center
Center is a software company helping businesses gain visibility into and manage employee spending. Our leadership shaped the first wave of spend management innovation, and created Center to deliver a more cost-effective and modern way to automate expense processing for mid-market companies. Center Expense, our core offering, is an integrated corporate card and expense solution used by small and medium-sized enterprises to save time, improve operations and compliance, and deliver real-time insights to finance teams for better decision making. Center is a privately held company headquartered in Bellevue, WA with team members nationwide. For more information, please visit getcenter.com.
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Organizers of the Tunnel Vision summer basketball leagues have steadily built something special.
Not only is Tunnel Vision providing playing opportunities in northern Anne Arundel County, the apparel company based in Severn is giving back to the community in a big way.
Last weekend was the culmination of another successful season for Tunnel Vision summer basketball. Friday night featured the championship game of the Tunnel Vision High School League, which was held at Truxtun Park in Annapolis. On Sunday, the semifinals and finals of the Tunnel Vision Men’s League were held at Meade Village.
This was the third season for the men’s league, which has grown to 16 teams divided into the Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant divisions, playing games Sunday at Meade Village.
Encouraged by the widespread interest in the unlimited level league, Tunnel Vision organizers decided to start a high school league (19-and-under) and also just completed a third season with eight teams playing games on Saturdays at Queenstown Park.
Go Gettas, a team consisting mostly of Meade High players, repeated as high school league champions . Severn resident Reyjuan Gray scored 14 points, grabbed four rebounds and swiped four steals as Go Gettas beat Baltimore-based Benjamin Franklin, 56-39.
Jordan Canoles, a forward who plays at Glen Burnie, totaled 14 points and five rebounds as Go Gettas finished the season with a 9-1 record. Meade players on the team include Eric Brown III, Andre Campbell, Bryce Spruell and Zamar Jones.
Campbell was named high school league Most Valuable Player. Go Gettas coach Eric Brown Jr. also highlighted the contributions of Jalen Sykes, a Severn resident who attends Archbishop Spalding.
“We’re a team that likes to pressure the ball and cause a lot of turnovers,” said Brown, a 2000 Meade graduate. “We scored a lot of points in transition.”
Sunday was a community celebration at Meade Village as Tunnel Vision partnered with the Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County to conduct a “Back-to-School Giveaway” for members of the Meade Village community.
Anne Arundel County native and professional basketball player Trevelin Queen served as host of the event, which was sponsored by Downtown Locker Room. Queen, a North County graduate who was named Most Valuable Player of the NBA G League last season, autographed posters of himself for 150 kids.
Queen, who was promoted from the G League to play for the Houston Rockets, signed one of his game-worn NBA jerseys and it was given away as a door prize. Queen also helped hand out 150 backpacks that were filled with school supplies, 25 gift cards worth $50 each and 20 huge lego sets that were also raffle prizes.
“Trevelin has an amazing heart and is all about giving back to the community from which he came,” said Kyle Williams, founder and CEO of Tunnel Vision apparel.
Anne Arundel County executive Steuart Pittman attended Sunday’s festivities, addressed the crowd before the championship game then performed a ceremonial tip-off.
Former Annapolis High and Bethany College standout Dalonte Joyce scored 12 points as Guard University edged Not Your Average Joes, 43-42, in a low-scoring men’s league championship game. Marcus Davis, a wide receiver who played at Virginia Tech and in the NFL, scored nine points and grabbed seven rebounds as Guard University captured its second championship.
Deon Queen (Chesapeake High, St. Mary’s College) and Ray Bush (Meade) were other key figures in helping Guard University complete an 11-0 season. Tevin Hanner (Milford Mill, Indiana University of Pennsylvania) totaled 18 points and nine rebounds to lead Not Your Average Joes. Brandon Spain (Glen Burnie, IUP) added nine points.
“It was an ugly game. It was pure grit down the stretch as our guys just wanted it more,” said Guard University coach Andrew Engel, who played at Old Mill and New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Guard University trailed by six points with a minute left and by three points with 15 seconds to go. Not Your Average Joes missed the front end of three one-on-one opportunities and that gave Guard life.
Joyce was fouled while attempting a 3-pointer and proceeded to make two of three free throws. Guard University rebounded the miss then made two more from the charity stripe.
“Our only lead of the game came after we made a foul shot with five seconds left,” said Engel, whose squad has reached the Tunnel Vision finals all three seasons of the league’s existence.
Engel said Joyce came through in the clutch throughout the season and called Davis, a 6-foot-5, 220-pound forward with a 48-inch vertical leap, a “freak athlete and difference-maker.”
Most members of Guard University graduated high school in 2006 or 2007 and are now in their mid-30s.
“It’s pretty cool to show we can still compete with the young talent in the area. Our guys still have that competitive edge,” Engel said.
Engel praised the Tunnel Vision leadership, which includes Jay Mouzon and William “Fatman” Brooks, for what they have created.
“It’s a very well-organized league. Kyle, Jay and William have done a great job of building the league and making it very competitive. From top to bottom, it’s a very strong league,” he said.
Camari Wilkerson, an Old Mill graduate who played collegiate at Wingate University, was named MVP of the men’s league after posting the highest scoring average while leading Next Up. | https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ac-cs-tunnel-vision-summer-basketball-leagues-20220831-vpsqkzs2p5d4te2vllipdbrzia-story.html | 2022-08-31T14:42:26Z | https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ac-cs-tunnel-vision-summer-basketball-leagues-20220831-vpsqkzs2p5d4te2vllipdbrzia-story.html | true |
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Seattle-Based Center Appoints Customer Experience Veteran Maureen Rhodes as SVP and Samantha Bergin as CMO to Continue Bolstering 94% Customer Retention
SEATTLE, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Center, a software company helping businesses gain visibility into and manage employee spending, today announced it has tripled its customer base while retaining 94% of existing customers, doubled the company size year-over-year, and expanded its leadership bench with the addition of Maureen Rhodes, SVP, Customer Success, and Samantha Bergin, CMO. Rhodes brings deep domain expertise to her role, having previously held the Vice President of Services role at Concur, while Bergin brings 20+ years knowledge of B2B and B2C technology marketing to Center.
Explosive customer growth is driven by multiple factors including the broad adoption of expense management programs within large enterprises, and a new and growing demand for SMEs to be served. Additionally, the introduction of the hybrid work landscape is prompting businesses to audit expenses more closely as workforces are scattered across different locations. Center's significant customer growth YoY demonstrates where the economy is headed as businesses tighten control of their bottom line with a demand for visibility into day-to-day expenses.
Maureen Rhodes came on board in May 2021 as the company's SVP, Customer Success. With over 15 years of leadership experience in the CX function, Rhodes has built the Center customer success team from the ground up, setting and scaling the strategic vision for the department. Samantha Bergin joined the company in April 2022 as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing nearly 25 years of proven marketing expertise to guide the planning, development and execution of Center's growth initiatives.
"The past 12 months have been a banner year on all fronts of our business, fueled by the challenge of managing expenses in hybrid work environments and recognition among businesses to have greater checks and balances over corporate spend," said Naveen Singh, CEO of Center. "These factors, backed by strong customer demand and an exceptional leadership team of finance and tech veterans give us a winning combination for success."
Center's core offering is Center Expense, an integrated corporate card and expense management solution that automatically captures spend as it happens and provides real-time visibility and flexible spend controls. With a usage-based model requiring no upfront investment, Center is uniquely suited for the mid-market segment. Traction has been driven in key verticals such as construction, business services, nonprofits, retail and consumer services through investment in customer experience; white-glove deployment guarantees customization of the solution to fit specific needs, and on-demand support.
"In the world of construction, we are constantly working on a myriad of projects and tracking expenses across multiple jobs and job codes, which can be a time consuming and difficult task for our finance team," said Brian Volk, Controller of Veit, a full-service specialty contracting company. "Center automates what previously had been a manual expense process, and we've shaved days off of our monthly closing and reconciliation, giving valuable time back to our teams and streamlining the entire expense workflow."
About Center
Center is a software company helping businesses gain visibility into and manage employee spending. Our leadership shaped the first wave of spend management innovation, and created Center to deliver a more cost-effective and modern way to automate expense processing for mid-market companies. Center Expense, our core offering, is an integrated corporate card and expense solution used by small and medium-sized enterprises to save time, improve operations and compliance, and deliver real-time insights to finance teams for better decision making. Center is a privately held company headquartered in Bellevue, WA with team members nationwide. For more information, please visit getcenter.com.
Contact:
Centercard@finnpartners.com
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NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) — Cyprus on Wednesday lifted the obligatory use of face masks in all indoor areas after the island nation’s top health official said epidemiological data amid the coronavirus pandemic have “significantly improved.”
Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantela told reporters after a Cabinet meeting that the mask rule still applies to hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, pharmacies and public transport.
It’s recommended that those with chronic ailments continue using face coverings.
All capacity limitations were also lifted as of Wednesday for restaurants, nightclubs, retail stores, shopping malls, casinos, sports stadiums and churches.
Primary school pupils will be supplied with five self-tests each on their return to classes on Sept. 12. Authorities recommend that teachers and students get either self-tested or undergo a rapid test before the start of classes.
The COVID-19 infection rate receded to 3.54%, with nine of 57 people receiving hospital treatment diagnosed as being in serious condition, for the week of Aug. 19-25, according to Health Ministry statistics.
About 16 people, ranging in age from 66 to 99, died from COVID-19 for the same week, bringing the overall total in Cyprus since the pandemic began to 1,168. | https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/ap-cyprus-lifts-covid-19-mask-rule-indoor-capacity-limits/ | 2022-08-31T14:49:19Z | https://www.wric.com/business/us-world-business/ap-cyprus-lifts-covid-19-mask-rule-indoor-capacity-limits/ | true |
LONDON (AP) — It was a warm Saturday evening and a group of journalists had gathered at a Paris restaurant to enjoy the last weekend of summer. At sometime past midnight, phones around the table began to ring — seemingly all at once — as news desks contacted reporters and photographers to alert them that Princess Diana’s car had crashed in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel.
Here’s how the news of Diana’s death unfolded in the early hours of Aug. 31, 1997, and the days that followed as told by journalists who covered the story for The Associated Press.
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Jocelyn Noveck, then Associated Press news editor in Paris:
“We were paying the bill and all of a sudden there was this cacophony of mobile phones going off. The first one that went off was a British reporter’s, a British cameraman, and he just got up and started running. And the rest of us called out, `What happened?’ And he just said, `The Princess of Wales! Crash!’ And then kept running.”
“The first thought there was oh, maybe one of the boats that go up and down the Seine, the Bateaux Mouches, maybe one of them is called the Princess of Wales and it crashed into the banks of the river. That sounded like a digestible story to imagine. But, of course, soon we realized that Diana had been in a car, in a limousine … the Mercedes had crashed.”
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Stuart McAlister, former Associated Press cameraman in Paris:
“I got down to the tunnel and it was chaos, absolute chaos. There were late-night revelers and tourists who, of course, were walking at that time of night to go back to their hotels. They were on top of the Pont de l’Alma looking down. They couldn’t see anything because they were on the top of the bridge. … The police were doing what they could to keep people back. Of course, having a press pass, I just jumped into the road, ran into the center of the road … I could very clearly see emergency vehicles and the Mercedes down in the tunnel. So I stood on this intersection and started filming what I could.”
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Jerome Delay, AP photographer:
“I parked my motorcycle, and as I parked it, I saw a police van pull out and with windows you could see through. And I saw some colleagues in that police van. My first thought was, ‘Well, if there is a picture to be made, they were there before — they have it. I’m just going to be here to pick up the pieces.’ Well, it turned out they made some pictures, that the rest of their film had been seized and everything. And I started to shoot from afar what was pretty much a car accident, of all things. … I don’t like to call it luck because this was not a very pleasant situation. People got hurt. People died. But they brought a tow truck and a crane to remove the vehicle, at which point I just moved. It was very easy. I mean, there was no real police blockade or anything like that stopping me from doing my work. I guess I was very discreet because I was not carrying 20 cameras around my neck and screaming to the world, ‘Let me go through, I’m a journalist, I have rights, blah, blah, blah.’ I was just making my way slowly to where I was supposed to be to be able to see. And I shot some pictures from the overhead as the car was pulled out of the tunnel on that flatbed truck. And it turns out, I think, over my 30 years at The Associated Press, that might be the worst picture I ever shot, but also the most published picture I ever shot, because, I guess, its historical value.”
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Chris Burns, former AP reporter:
“I went to the hospital, Salpetriere, where Diana was taken. And there we were watching as the flowers and the mourners were gathering outside and were waiting for news, waiting to hear something from the hospital, and it seemed like hours and it was hours. And finally they called a press conference before sunrise. And there the anesthesiologist was describing all the medical procedures that they went through to try to revive her. It was sort of painstaking. It took a while. We thought, ‘OK, well, well, is she alive? Is she dead?’ And then finally, after this long description, he said, ‘We were unable to revive her. We declared her deceased at …’ I think it was 4 a.m. And there was this moment of silence, this sort of pause. The way I felt was: Princesses don’t die this way anyway, do they? … And then everybody was scrambling for their phones. But that sort of moment of denial was quite moving, actually. Moving.”
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Yves Dam Van, former AP cameraman in Paris:
“My first memory is that it felt like the sky had fallen on us. As a journalist, you kind of think of all the events that could happen. Diana was not on the list because she was an icon for everybody, and icons don’t die. When the phone rang after midnight and I was told the news, I remained bewildered. I thought: ‘It’s not possible, it cannot happen. It’s impossible, someone is playing a joke on me.’”
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After Diana’s death, the story shifted to London, where members of the public gathered outside her home to mourn the loss of a young woman they had watched grow from a shy teenager into a glamorous princess who championed causes ranging from AIDS treatment to land mine removal.
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Ted Anthony, AP reporter who traveled from New York to help cover the story:
“I remember walking through Kensington Gardens and seeing all these flowers and drawings. I remember one vividly from Moomina from the Maldives that stuck out to me, and they were all just talking about how important Diana was in their life and in the way that they saw the world in her work on AIDS, her work with charities, and simply her status as a woman who had persevered and endured. … The thing I remember the most was that people who wouldn’t normally have been affected by this type of thing told me that they were deeply affected. And the whole people’s princess notion and (former Prime Minister) Tony Blair speaking about her and all of that, it all came together to form this — the word surreal is overused — but I think that it was a surreal few days where you felt like you were sort of caught up in something and carried along on a wave. And your job was to watch and chronicle and try to understand. But you knew that it was bigger than any one person around you.”
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Maureen Johnson, former AP London reporter:
“I do remember being out on the streets around Westminster and a bit further away and just the sheer numbers of people that had come. There seemed to be very little traffic and just people of all colors and backgrounds … and carrying these heaps and heaps of flowers. And it was almost unreal. There was a sort of silence in the center of London. And it went on for a number of days.”
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Myron Belkind, former London bureau chief
“It just shows you the impact that one person could have and she did it from 1981 until 1997. Hard to imagine she died at age 36. And I think also going back to Westminster Abbey, how could we ever forget Elton John playing and singing “Goodbye, English Rose”? It was a moment that I think united the country and the world. Here I am at age 82. I think it’s hard to imagine that could have happened with anyone else (other) than Princess Diana … It’s a lesson for us to watch in the future. There are others who will come to the fore of the public and it will have impact, but hard to imagine it will rise to the level of the life of Princess Diana.” | https://www.wfla.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-a-moment-in-time-ap-journalists-remember-dianas-death/ | 2022-08-31T14:50:25Z | https://www.wfla.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-a-moment-in-time-ap-journalists-remember-dianas-death/ | true |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. on Wednesday authorized its first update to COVID-19 vaccines, booster doses that target today’s most common omicron strain. Shots could begin within days.
The move by the Food and Drug Administration tweaks the recipe of shots made by Pfizer and rival Moderna that already have saved millions of lives. The hope is that the modified boosters will blunt yet another winter surge.
“You’ll see me at the front of the line,” FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks told The Associated Press shortly before his agency cleared the new doses.
Until now, COVID-19 vaccines have targeted the original coronavirus strain, even as wildly different mutants emerged. The new U.S. boosters are combination, or “bivalent,” shots. They contain half that original vaccine recipe and half protection against the newest omicron versions, called BA.4 and BA.5, that are considered the most contagious yet.
The combination aims to increase cross-protection against multiple variants.
“It really provides the broadest opportunity for protection,” Pfizer vaccine chief Annaliesa Anderson told the AP.
The updated boosters are only for people who have already had their primary vaccinations, using the original vaccines. Doses made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech are for anyone 12 and older while Moderna’s updated shots are for adults — if it has been at least two months since their last primary vaccination or their latest booster. They’re not to be used for initial vaccinations.
There’s one more step before a fall booster campaign begins: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must recommend who should get the additional shot. An influential CDC advisory panel will debate the evidence Thursday — including whether people at high risk from COVID-19 should go first.
“As we head into fall and begin to spend more time indoors, we strongly encourage anyone who is eligible to consider receiving a booster dose with a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine to provide better protection against currently circulating variants,” FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf said in a statement.
The U.S. has purchased more than 170 million doses from the two companies. Pfizer said it could ship up to 15 million of those doses by the end of next week.
The big question is whether people weary of vaccinations will roll up their sleeves again. Just half of vaccinated Americans got the first recommended booster dose, and only a third of those 50 and older who were urged to get a second booster did so.
It’s time for U.S. authorities to better explain that the public should expect an updated COVID-19 vaccination every so often, just like getting a fall flu shot or a tetanus booster after stepping on a rusty nail, said University of Pennsylvania immunologist E. John Wherry.
“We need to rebrand it in a societally normal-looking way,” rather than a panicked response to new mutants, Wherry said. “Give a clear, forward-looking set of expectations.”
Here’s the rub: The original vaccines still offer strong protection against severe disease and death from COVID-19 for most generally healthy people, especially if they got that important first booster dose. It’s not clear just how much more benefit an updated booster will bring — beyond a temporary jump in antibodies capable of fending off an omicron infection.
One reason: The FDA cleared the modifications ahead of studies in people, a step toward eventually handling COVID-19 vaccine updates more like yearly flu shots.
First, FDA checked human studies of earlier Pfizer and Moderna attempts to update their vaccines — shots matching the omicron strain that struck last winter. That recipe change was safe, and substantially boosted antibodies targeting the earlier variant — better than another dose of the original vaccine — while adding a little protection against today’s genetically distinct BA.4 and BA.5 omicron versions.
But FDA ordered the companies to brew even more up-to-date doses that target those newest omicron mutants instead, sparking a race to roll out shots in less than three months. Rather than waiting a few more months for additional human studies of that recipe tweak, Marks said animal tests showed the latest update spurs “a very good immune response.”
The hope, he said, is that a vaccine matched to currently spreading variants might do a better job fighting infection, not just serious illness, at least for a while.
What’s next? Even as modified shots roll out, Moderna and Pfizer are conducting human studies to help assess their value, including how they hold up if a new mutant comes along.
And for children, Pfizer plans to ask FDA to allow updated boosters for 5- to 11-year-olds in early October.
It’s the first U.S. update to the COVID-19 vaccine recipe, an important but expected next step — like how flu vaccines get updated every year.
And the U.S. isn’t alone. Britain recently decided to offer adults over 50 a different booster option from Moderna, a combo shot targeting that initial BA.1 omicron strain. European regulators are considering whether to authorize one or both of the updated formulas.
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AP Health Writer Matthew Perrone contributed to this report.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Officials in Pakistan raised concern Wednesday over the spread of waterborne diseases among thousands of flood victims as waters from powerful monsoon rains began to recede in many parts of the country.
Some doctors said initially they were seeing mostly patients traumatized by the flooding, but are now treating people suffering from diarrhea, skin infections and other waterborne ailments in the country’s flood-hit areas.
The development has forced the government to deploy additional medical teams, dispatch medicine and provide clean drinking water to survivors, many of whom are living in tents and makeshift homes.
The warning came a day after record-breaking floods prompted the United Nations to formally issue an appeal for $160 million in emergency funding to the impoverished Islamic nation, where about a million homes have been damaged or destroyed.
Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, health minister in the country’s worst-affected province of Sindh, said officials have set up 4,210 medical camps in the province’s flood-hit areas to treat victims now suffering from skin and waterborne diseases, which are common during floods.
The World Health Organization began aiding Pakistani authorities in their efforts to treat people injured in the rains and flooding. The agency said in a statement it was working to increase surveillance for acute diarrhea, cholera and other communicable diseases to avoid their spreading further, and is also providing medicine and medical supplies to health facilities.
“WHO is working with health authorities to respond quickly and effectively on the ground,” said Dr. Palitha Mahipala, the WHO representative in Pakistan. “Our key priorities now are to ensure rapid access to essential health services to the flood-affected population, (to) strengthen and expand disease surveillance, outbreak prevention and control, and ensure robust health cluster coordination.”
Authorities said waterborne diseases among flood victims are now common across the country.
“Initially we received injured people, but now diarrhea is common,” said Farhad Khan, a physician in charge of a medical camp set up in the northwestern town of Charsadda. It is one of the worst flood-hit districts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, where floods killed 257 people since mid-June.
Pakistani authorities backed by the military, rescuers and volunteers, have struggled to evacuate marooned people to safer places. On Wednesday, military helicopters continued evacuating flood victims and delivering food to remote regions, according to a statement released by the military. It said it has deployed at least 6,500 troops to assist in rescue and relief operations.
Rescuers were also using boats to evacuate stranded people in southern Sindh province and in remote villages in eastern Punjab province. Floods in the past 24 hours damaged about 70,000 more homes in the country’s northwest and southern Sindh province, according to National Disaster Management Authority.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in a visit to the flood-hit Swat Valley promised the rehabilitation of every person displaced by the flood. In his televised comments, Shahbaz thanked U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for responding to Pakistan’s request and issuing an appeal for $160 million in emergency funding to help flood victims. Guterres on Tuesday urged the world: “Let’s stop sleepwalking toward the destruction of our planet by climate change.”
Sharif’s visit comes days after a raging Swat River destroyed the iconic New Honeymoon Hotel in the northwestern tourist resort of Kalam. There were no casualties as tourists and staff left the hotel following government evacuation instructions, and residents in Kalam said many streets there were still flooded.
Pakistan says it has received aid from some countries and others were dispatching aid, too. According to initial government estimates, the devastation caused $10 billion in damage to the economy.
Kamran Bangash, a government spokesman in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, said with evacuations wrapping up, officials are now focused on providing food and clean drinking water to flood victims.
“We fear the outbreak of the waterborne disease in flood-hit areas,” he told The Associated Press. He said hundreds of people have contracted such illnesses in various parts of the province.
“In recent weeks floodwater badly affected hundreds of thousands of people. We don’t want them to again suffer; this time due to non-availability of clean water and it can be avoided,” Bangash said.
Although the rains stopped three days ago, large swaths of the country remain under water, and the main rivers, the Indus and the Swat, are still swollen. The National Disaster Management Authority has warned emergency services to be on maximum alert, saying flood waters over the next 24 hours could cause further damage. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-in-pakistan-fears-of-waterborne-diseases-as-floods-recede/ | 2022-08-31T14:52:05Z | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-in-pakistan-fears-of-waterborne-diseases-as-floods-recede/ | true |
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For over 40 years Barkev's has been a leading designer of unique engagement and wedding rings, and though the company's program that gives you the ability to see sample rings at home was launched years ago it has since transformed the jewelry industry and customer experiences.
The world is an interesting place today where online shopping has taken over and in 2020 e-commerce sales skyrocketed by 43% ($244.2B) according to the 2020 ARTS study by the U.S. Census Bureau, though Barkev's predicted that shift early on and focused on bridging the gap between online shopping and giving customers a new way to touch and feel what they're getting before making the final purchase – a revolution in the jewelry industry.
Today, Barkev's offers a unique experience where you can browse the company's website to see their custom designs then choose what stands out and request a sample that will arrive at your doorstep a couple of days later for you to explore in the comfort and privacy of your home.
"When I launched Barkev's 40 years ago I could have never imagined the power of e-commerce today, though we are continuing to evolve with the times and deliver the best customer experiences possible," stated Barkev Meserlian, Founder of Barkev's.
For more information on Barkev's or to browse their collections, visit the company website: https://www.barkevs.com
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(NewsNation) — As a new school year gets underway, COVID restrictions that once occupied classrooms for the past two years are noticeably absent, as no state in the country is planning to require student vaccinations.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 75% of U.S. schools required them at the start of last school year.
Now, requirements of the like are rare: Only Washington, D.C. has a mandatory vaccine policy in place this year for adolescents 12 and up.
Masks, on the other hand, are optional almost everywhere.
Only four of the largest 500 school districts in the country will mandate masks when instruction begins.
Philadelphia schools will require them for the first ten days, but could drop the regulations after that. The other outliers are in Jefferson county, Kentucky; Prince George’s County in Maryland and Newark, New Jersey.
- JEFFERSON COUNTY, KY (97.9K)
- PHILADELPHIA CITY, PA (132.5K)
- PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MD (132.7K)
- NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ (40.4K)
The need to quarantine or isolate after exposure is also mostly gone — on par with the CDC’s latest recommendations.
Many school districts, including New York City, are scrapping their “test to stay” programs and dropping random testing.
Students who test positive in most places will still have to isolate and wear masks upon their return to the classroom. In New York, the new rule is five days away, and five days back with a mask.
All of these measures are designed to ensure more kids are in the classroom more often, which is overdue according to some administrators.
“Kids are actually slipping in their grade level, in their reading levels. They’re also slipping in their socio-emotional learning. And so it’s very important to have those kids in school, with their peers, with their teachers,” said Charles Patterson of Clark County schools to NewsNation’s “Rush Hour” Tuesday.
While it’s back to normal for most students, such is not the case for some teachers as some major school districts still require vaccinations, including New York.
In addition, those who were fired over the mandates or phony vaccine cards are still finding it difficult to find employment today. | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/no-states-requiring-student-vaccinations-this-school-year/ | 2022-08-31T14:53:28Z | https://www.ksn.com/news/national-world/no-states-requiring-student-vaccinations-this-school-year/ | false |
New Board Will Help Bridge Traditional and Digital Efforts for Greater Scale & Impact
BOWIE, Md., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Epilepsy Foundation recently selected Jeff Parent as chair of its governing Board of Directors; Mr. Parent succeeds Bradley P. Boyer, Esq., who served as chair for two years. In addition, the Foundation elected nine new board members. Together with the Foundation's staff leadership, the board will advance the organization's efforts to expand its national network of services and support through enhanced digital infrastructure to better connect people with epilepsy to care and resources wherever they are.
"I am thrilled and humbled to have this opportunity to serve on the Epilepsy Foundation's Board of Directors," said Mr. Parent, president, and general manager, Gulf States Toyota in Texas. "As both a person with epilepsy and the father of a child with epilepsy, I am excited to work with the existing and new board members to continue to effect positive change for our community. As chair, I am honored to help the Foundation leverage cutting-edge technology and traditional marketing strategies to reach and engage everyone impacted by the epilepsies."
The Epilepsy Foundation's board plays an important role in driving the organization's strategic vision, and each member brings a wealth of expertise and personal connection to improving the lives of individuals with epilepsy:
- Abraham M. Glaser, CFM, senior financial advisor, Silverleaf Financial: Mr. Glaser brings 20 years of extensive professional expertise in finance and advocacy, as well as first-hand knowledge of living with epilepsy.
- Josh Golden, chief marketing officer, Quad: Mr. Golden has more than two decades of experience in marketing, branding, media, and content, including past president and publisher of AdAge. He has lived with epilepsy since he was 13 years old and recently started exploring how he can apply his marketing acumen to address the stigma associated with it.
- Ali Heron, chief technology officer, Petal: Ms. Heron brings more than 20 years of experience in the technology industry; she has a child with epilepsy.
- Wasim Q. Malik, Ph.D., managing partner, Iaso Ventures: Dr. Malik has more than 20 years of experience in life sciences, management, and academic research. He is closely involved in investing in, and mentoring many, epilepsy-related start-ups.
- Michael T. McDonnell, III, managing partner, Kutak Rock LLP: Mr. McDonnell is an attorney with vast experience representing nonprofit organizations that provide services to disabled persons. He has a son with focal epilepsy.
- Angelica Roiz, audit partner, Not-for-Profit & Higher Education Practices, Grant Thornton, LLP, U.S.: Ms. Roiz brings extensive nonprofit expertise in accounting and finance, as well as federal grant compliance issues. Her desire to volunteer for an organization dedicated to neuro-research and helping impacted families is what led her to the Epilepsy Foundation.
- Mark Theeuwes, chief executive officer and president, Receptor Life Science: Mr. Theeuwes has vast experience in biopharma, including the FDA regulatory approval pathway for developing and bringing new therapies to market. Receptor Life Science is developing therapies for central nervous system disorders, including epilepsy. He and his wife, Michelle, have a daughter with epilepsy.
- Matt Tifft, former NASCAR driver and current co-owner, Live Fast Motorsports: Mr. Tifft brings years of business, fundraising, and brand marketing experience. He is a person with epilepsy and the youngest co-owner of a Cup Series team. He was also recently named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2022.
- Mary Weldon, freelance producer, and casting agent: Ms. Weldon has years of experience in the finance and entertainment industries. She spent more than a decade in equity sales and trading; she has also served on several nonprofit boards. She has a child, two siblings and mother with epilepsy.
"We are honored and grateful to this amazing group of successful and seasoned business and professional executives who are joining our board," said Laura Thrall, president and CEO, Epilepsy Foundation. "Their professional expertise and personal epilepsy journeys are valuable to the Epilepsy Foundation as we further scale our impact to deliver on our mission efficiently and directly to our community."
For a full list of board members, please visit epilepsy.com/about/leadership.
According to the World Health Organization, epilepsy is the most common serious brain disorder worldwide, with no age, racial, social class, national or geographic boundaries. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) estimates that 3.4 million people in the United States are affected by epilepsy, or approximately 1 in 26 people. Epilepsy is the underlying tendency of the brain to produce seizures, which are sudden abnormal bursts of electrical energy that disrupt brain functions. In addition to those diagnosed with epilepsy, one in ten people will have a single seizure in their lifetime.
With a network of partners throughout the United States, the Epilepsy Foundation is leading the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy. The Foundation connects people to treatment, support, and resources; leads advocacy efforts; funds innovative research and the training of specialists; and educates the public about epilepsy and seizure first aid. For more than five decades, the Epilepsy Foundation has shone a light on epilepsy to promote awareness and understanding, and to advocate for laws that matter to people with epilepsy, while also funding epilepsy research and supporting epilepsy investigators and specialists in their early careers. In partnership with the CDC, the Epilepsy Foundation has helped to improve access to care for people with epilepsy, expanded its digital reach and online resources in homes across the country, and trained more than 600,000 people in seizure recognition and first aid. The Epilepsy Foundation has also assisted more than 140,000 people through its 24/7 Helpline, and continues to focus on innovation, new therapies, community services, advocacy and education as key priorities. To learn more visit epilepsy.com or call 1.800.332.1000. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Stoked by the largest surplus in state history, Missouri’s Republican-led Legislature devised a $500 million plan to send one-time tax refunds to millions of households. In a shock to some, GOP Gov. Mike Parson vetoed it.
Parson’s objection: He wanted a bigger, longer-lasting tax cut.
“Now is the time for the largest income tax cut in our state’s history,” Parson declared as he called lawmakers back for a September special session to consider a $700 million permanent tax reduction.
Upon its likely approval, Missouri will join at least 31 states that already have enacted some type of tax cut or rebate this year — an astounding outpouring of billions of tax dollars back to the people. Idaho lawmakers are convening Thursday to consider more tax breaks, and Montana lawmakers also are weighing a special session for tax relief.
Flush with federal pandemic aid and their own surging tax revenue, states have cut income tax rates for individuals and businesses, expanded tax deductions for families and retirees, pared back property taxes, waived sales taxes on groceries and suspended motor fuel taxes to offset inflationary price spikes. Many also have provided immediate tax rebates.
Republicans and Democrats alike have joined the tax-cutting trend during a midterm election year.
Yet divisions have emerged about how far to go. While Democrats generally have favored targeted tax breaks and one-time rebates, some Republicans have pressed for permanent income tax rate reductions that could lower tax bills — and state revenue — for years to come. Parson describes it as “real, lasting relief.”
Some budget analysts warn that permanent tax cuts could strain states during a future recession. The U.S. economy has shrunk for two straight quarters this year, meeting one informal sign of a recession.
“Quite simply, relying on the current surplus to fund permanent tax changes isn’t fiscally sustainable, or responsible, and will ultimately require cuts to state services,” said Amy Blouin, president and CEO of the Missouri Budget Project, a nonprofit that analyzes fiscal policies.
For some states, the current surpluses are unlike anything they’ve previously seen.
The 2022 fiscal year, which ended June 30 for most states, marked the second straight year of large growth in tax collections after economic shutdowns triggered declines early in the coronavirus pandemic. Many states reported their largest-ever surpluses, according to the National Association of State Budget Officers.
“I don’t think there’s been a time in history where states are better equipped to ride out a potential recession,” said Timothy Vermeer, senior state tax policy analyst at the Tax Foundation, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank. “A majority, if not all, of the rainy day funds are in a really healthy position.”
Income tax rate cuts have passed in 13 states this year, already equaling last year’s historic total, according to the Tax Foundation. Republicans control the legislatures in all of those states except New York, where Democrats who wield power accelerated the timetable for a previously approved tax rate reduction.
Republican-led Arkansas was the most recent to take action during an August special session. A new law will speed up a gradual income tax rate reduction enacted last year and provide a one-time inflationary tax credit. Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson described the $500 million package as “a transfer of wealth from the government to the taxpayer” that “could not have come at a more important time.”
Nationwide, inflation is at a 40-year-high, raising prices on most good and services and squeezing incomes.
At least 15 states have approved one-time rebates from their surpluses, including 10 led by Democratic governors and legislatures, four by Republicans and one — Virginia — with split partisan control.
Democratic-led California, which posted a record $97 billion surplus, is sending rebates of between $200 and $1,050 to individuals earning less than $250,000 annually and households earning less than $500,000.
All four GOP-controlled states providing rebates — Georgia, Indiana, Idaho and South Carolina — also made permanent income tax rate cuts.
Though often popular, tax rebates do little to fight inflation and “may actually be counterproductive” by enabling additional consumer spending on items in scarce supply and thus contributing to higher prices, said Hernan Moscoso Boedo, an economist at the University of Cincinnati.
Still, big surpluses coupled with inflation make rebates a tempting option for politicians, especially during an election year.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, a Republican facing a re-election challenge from Democrat Stacey Abrams, has been among the most aggressive tax-cutters. He signed legislation gradually reducing the income tax rate from 5.75% to 4.99%. He also signed a measure providing a $1.1 billion tax rebate, with up to $250 for individuals and $500 for couples. He has proposed an additional $2 billion in income and property tax rebates. And after a law temporarily suspending the state’s gas tax expired in May, Kemp extended the gas tax break through mid-September.
“We’re trying to help Georgians fight through this tough time,” Kemp said.
In Colorado, legislative staff estimate it will cost $2.7 million to carry out legislation expediting an income tax refund of $750 for individuals and $1,500 for couples. The constitutionally mandated refund of surplus revenue was originally due to be paid next year but is being distributed now — along with a letter from Democratic Gov. Jared Polis touting it as inflation relief.
Polis, who is up for re-election in November, had been a previous critic of the automatic refund provision. His Republican challenger, Heidi Ganahl, is accusing him of “hypocrisy.”
Idaho Gov. Brad Little, a Republican, has called the Legislature back for a special session starting Thursday to consider more tax breaks.
He’s proposing to use part of the state’s projected $2 billion budget surplus for a $500 million income tax rebate this year. He also wants to cut more than $150 million annually by creating a flat 5.8% income tax rate starting next year. That comes after the state reduced the top tax rate each of the last two years.
“Folks, this is conservative governing in action,” Little said while asserting the tax cuts still would leave enough money to boost education funding by hundreds of millions of dollars.
Montana lawmakers are weighing whether to convene a special session later in September to provide tax breaks from a budget surplus. A proposal calls for giving $1,000 rebates to homeowners who paid property taxes during the past two years. It also would provide income tax rebates of $1,250 for individuals and $2,500 for couples.
Montana’s Republican House and Senate majority leaders said in a joint statement that the rebates would offer help “as soon as possible with expenses such as gas, groceries, school supplies and so much more.” But some lawmakers, including term-limited GOP Rep. Frank Garner, have expressed reluctance.
“My first concern is if this proposal is driven by an imminent emergency or by those wanting to write checks to voters because their emergency is merely an imminent election,” Garner wrote in an opinion column.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Marketing Group Inc. (OTC: WPKSD) announces the appointment of Brad Lim-Senesac to Chief Marketing Officer. On August 11nd, the company announced its completed merger with The World Poker Store Inc. and its pending symbol change to (OTC: GMGZ) Mr. Lim-Senesac served as an industry consultant throughout the merger process and assumes his CMO position immediately.
With 25 years as a multi-industry marketing executive, Brad has career experience in both the private and public sectors. As recent CMO of Warpspd.ai, a cloud native digital solutions company for the retail industry, Brad oversaw the development, launch and management of all strategic initiatives, branding and marketing efforts for the company. Coupled with over 14 years in the Cannabis industry, most notably as CMO of Berkley Patients Group and VP of Business Development for Terra Tech, the first publicly traded cannabis company in the U.S., Brad is no stranger to emerging markets and start up culture. As CMO for Genuine Marketing Group, Brad will design and implement the company's client services and consumer focused marketing campaigns along with brand initiatives and loyalty programs.
Lim-Senesac commented, "As we look to the future of branding, marketing and sales, one topic that constantly rings through is True Brand Loyalty. With fan/consumer loyalty comes the opportunities for competitors to copy and imitate the brand. Via our authentication product ZPTAG, we can assist brands, manufacturers and companies alike with anti-counterfeiting, a true and clear path to market and aided brand loyalty through our tokenization and internal and external monetization. Working with such a well-rounded team at GMG will be a great joy."
Genuine Marketing Group CEO, Chuck Chastain stated, "With a consistent track record of helping companies get to the next level, I've been impressed with Brad's marketing achievements, retail technology experience and industry connections for the better part of 15 years. He brings an unmatched level of commitment and passion, and we look forward to having Brad as a key player with GMG Inc."
Genuine Marketing Group Inc. or GMG is a retail and consumer focused marketing company that creates brand affinity and builds consumer confidence through its proprietary authentication system, ZPTAG. Combining the user-friendly engagement of a smartphone app with the smart contracts of the IBM blockchain.
More information about Genuine Marketing Group Inc. can be found at https://genuinemarketinggroup.com/
Contact: Greg Needham
Email: greg@genuinemarketinggroup.com
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Issues Dividend Policy Update
HOUSTON, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston Natural Resources Corp. (OTC: HNRC) ("HNR or the Company") announced today that it expects to report strong results for the remainder of 2022, projecting $20 million in revenue and $10m in EBITDA for the year ending December 31,2022. The third quarter is projected to be $5 million in revenue and $2.5m in EBITDA. The nine months through September 30, 2022, is projected to be $13m in revenue and $7m in EBITDA. The increase is due to an increase in revenues from its portfolio companies.
Furthermore, the company recently announced a letter of intent to acquire Cunningham Energy, which would result in a significant increase in the company's assets for the year ending December 31,2022.
The company's revenues for the first six months of 2022 have increased by more than 34 % to $8,687,641 from $7,614,534 for the first six months of 2021. The company's earnings for the first six months of 2022 have increased by more than 37% to $5,627,641 from $4,105,594 for the first six months of 2021. The company's net assets have increased to $74,111,221 over the last year. The company's net asset value is $2.43 per share for the period ending June 30, 2022.
The company has identified two sources of potential dividends for its shareholders.
The company sponsored a successful $86 million NYSE listing of an energy focused special purpose acquisition corporation during the first quarter of 2022. This will result in a dividend to its shareholders after completion of the business combination and the lock up period has expired.
The company is evaluating sponsoring other energy focused special purpose acquisition corporation and expects a second energy focused special purpose to be completed in the third quarter. The company is evaluating sponsoring other energy focused SPACS, including traditional oil and gas, renewable energy, and waste to energy opportunities. This would also result in an additional dividend to the shareholders.
The company expects to realize at least $3m on each of its SPAC investments to be added to its existing earnings in 2023. This could provide shareholders with more than $0.30c per share in annual dividends.
The Company announced that, effective June 30, 2022, the Board of Directors has approved the transfer of the non-energy investments of $53,307,324 in exchange for 10,661,465 common shares of Worldwide Diversified Holdings, Inc at $5.00 per share. The Company received the requisite stockholder approval granting the Board of Directors the authority to affect the transfer of the assets and approve the dividend to the shareholders.
Worldwide Diversified Holdings, Inc ("WDHI") has audited statements and will provide for a listing later this year. The dividend record date will be announced during the third quarter and will automatically be distributed to the Company's shareholders. The company is anticipating an initial trading price of $5.00 per share to provide for the Company to list on a major exchange and receive additional capital. The transaction will provide for a dividend of $1.75 of WDHI shares for every one share of HNRC held by the shareholder on the record date.
Houston Natural Resources Corp (www.hnrcholdings.com) (OTC:HNRC). The company is a diversified holding company with business operations and investments. The portfolio companies include investments in energy, information technology and healthcare.
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SINGAPORE, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BingX, the leading social trading exchange, announces the charitable arm with a fund of $10Million for humanitarian endeavors.
The purpose of this fund is to be allocated to donations of charitable organisations, public welfare activities, and disaster relief in various regions of the world, etc.
"There is no other technology with a steeper growth over the past years—or more potential to solve any conceivable problem—than that of cryptocurrency. We hope that our efforts in directly supporting humanitarian ventures can improve the efficiency of how we transfer value and how we can make financial systems more inclusive." Elvisco Carrington, PR & Communications Director, BingX
BingX has been actively exploring charitable pursuits since 2019. We are proud to have supported efforts in the reforestation in Turkey, blood donation and environmental protection in Asia, donation drives in Vietnam, as well as disaster relief efforts for Palawan, and Leyte.
BingX spans across diverse markets and with a global community of users, we will continue to develop and build open, inclusive networks all over the world.
About BingX
Founded in 2018, BingX is a crypto social trading exchange that offers spot, derivatives, and auto trading to more than 100 countries worldwide with over 3 million users. BingX connects users with expert traders and the platform in a safe, simple, and transparent way. With the growth of Crypto investors, BingX also released demo trading , crypto staking and grid trading for low risk investors.
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Kiya Tomlin x NFL, a new fashion-forward line of officially licensed NFL apparel
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Known for creating casually elegant styles in the US, women's fashion brand Kiya Tomlin, announced their latest NFL licensed collaboration, a new seven-piece clothing collection launching just in time for the start of the highly anticipated 2022 NFL football season. Kiya Tomlin X NFL means gameday style is taking a stylish turn and offers a fresh way for the millions of female NFL fans (41% of them to be exact) to show off their team spirit like never before.
"The Kiya Tomlin X NFL collection offers unique options, unlike anything that fans of both football and fashion have been able to find before. We look forward to bringing stylish pieces that integrate into their wardrobes and are wearable outside of gameday to even more fans this year." Kiya Tomlin.
What sets this collection apart?
- All Kiya Tomlin clothing is designed, milled, and created in the USA with the utmost attention to detail from beginning to end.
- Made with sustainable bamboo blends, Kiya Tomlin integrates ownable and unique draping and design details that provide shape and stretch that moves with you, not against you.
- Designed to be worn long after the season is over. All pieces are made with comfort, style, and versatility in mind. They will stretch and hold their shape even after many wears and washes.
After a successful Steelers line last year, this season's collection is available for 10 teams including the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Washington Commanders. Kiya Tomlin X NFL will be available starting August 30th, at $69 and up. For more information on this limited edition collection, visit www.kiyatomlin.us and starting in October at www.nflshop.com.
About Kiya Tomlin: Kiya Tomlin believes that true beauty comes from being comfortable in your own skin. Our clothes are meant to bring out your inner confidence, which is why we create pieces that let you shine from within. Proudly made in our workshop in Pittsburgh, PA, we ensure ethical, transparent, and sustainable practices from beginning to end and deliver only the highest quality clothing.
Contact: Aire Reese (aire@airereese.com) for more information
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Program efforts contribute to the organization's broader sustainability goal of diverting 25 million pounds of food from landfills by 2025
ATLANTA, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thanks to the extraordinary efforts of participating Chick-fil-A® restaurant Operators, the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program has achieved a major milestone: donating more than 15 million meals since the start of the program to help fight food insecurity and reduce food waste in the local communities it serves.
The program has expanded significantly over its 10-year history with restaurants across the U.S. and Canada, donating more than 3 million meals in 2022 to date. This effort to fight food insecurity in local communities also supports a broader sustainability goal for Chick-fil-A, which is looking to divert 25 million pounds of food waste from landfills by 2025 through programs such as Chick-fil-A Shared Table, composting and other efforts.
Chick-fil-A also continues to fight hunger through its support of Feeding America. The company has donated nearly $10 million to the organization since 2020, and Chick-fil-A continues to contribute $25,000 to Feeding America every time it opens a new restaurant.
The Chick-fil-A Shared Table program started in 2012 with the mission of helping Operators fight hunger and reduce waste in their local communities by donating surplus food to local soup kitchens, shelters and nonprofits to feed those in need. Chick-fil-A works with Food Donation Connection and Second Harvest to connect Operators with these organizations, and more than 1,300 restaurants across the U.S. and Canada now participate in the program.
The success of the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program can be attributed to the Operators' passion to care for their communities and make a positive impact on those around them. "When I helped start this program more than a decade ago, I never imagined we would impact this many people one day," said Sandeep Kapoor, Operator of Chick-fil-A Macland Crossing in Marietta, Georgia. "It is my hope that this already impressive number of meals donated will double and triple in the years to come." Kapoor and his Team Members have helped provide more than 11,000 meals to the Marietta community through this program.
"The Chick-fil-A Shared Table program exists and thrives because Operators and their Team Members take initiative to make an impact in their own backyards," said Rodney Bullard, vice president of corporate social responsibility for Chick-fil-A, Inc. "Whether that's through 100% restaurant participation in San Antonio, Team Members serving at local soup kitchens, or taking food waste reduction a step further through composting efforts in a Georgia restaurant, our restaurants around the country embrace the opportunity to make a difference."
To learn more about the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program and other ways Chick-fil-A is making a positive impact in its communities, visit chick-fil-a.com/giving-back.
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a restaurant company known for the Original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich and signature hospitality. Represented by more than 170,000 Team Members, Operators and Staff, Chick-fil-A® restaurants serve guests freshly prepared food at more than 2,700 restaurants in 48 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Canada. The family-owned and privately held restaurant company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy and is committed to serving the local communities in which its franchised restaurants operate.
Known for its leadership and growth opportunities, in 2022 Chick-fil-A was named a Best Employer in America by Forbes and a top company for career opportunities for Black employees by Glassdoor. The company was also awarded the Employee's Choice by Glassdoor honoring top CEOs and was named a Culture 500 Culture Champion in 2020. A leader in customer service, Chick-fil-A was named QSR magazine's Drive-Thru Restaurant of the Year in 2021. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com and @ChickfilANews.
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Now the college football starts for real.
Well, not that it didn't start for real for the teams that played Week 0 games. Those results very much count. Sorry, Nebraska.Congratulations, Vanderbilt!
If you're a fan who decided not to fully activate in-season mode last Saturday, it's fine. Warming up is important and what lies ahead is going to take all your energy.
The annual Labor Day weekend college football marathon stretches from Thursday night to Monday night and features a top-five matchup, a top-15 matchup and a sneaky good game between two teams toward the back of the AP Top 25.
For the weekly AP Top 25 picks, let's start with the five most intriguing games. The lines are from FanDuel Sportsbook:
1) No. 7 Utah at Florida, Saturday.
Expectations are sky high for the Utes, coming off their first Pac-12 title. The Gators are rebuilding under new coach Billy Napier, but have a potential star in QB Anthony Richardson. Fair or not, this game has potential to set the narrative for the Pac-12′s season.
Line: Utah by 2 1/2. Pick: Utah 28-21.
2) Florida State vs. LSU at New Orleans, Sunday.
The Brian Kelly era begins at LSU with plenty of questions about what to expect from a talented team in the midst of massive transition. We’ll get an idea of where the Seminoles’ rebuild stands early in coach Mike Norvell’s third season.
Line: LSU by 3 1/2. Pick: Florida State 27-24.
3) No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 11 Oregon at Atlanta, Saturday.
Ducks coach Dan Lanning's first game with Oregon is against the team he helped win a national championship with last season as defensive coordinator. Georgia sent a battalion of players from last year's team to the NFL but is still loaded. How the Ducks hold up could set the tone for their season.
Line: Georgia by 17 1/2. Pick: Georgia 31-17.
4) No. 23 Cincinnati at No. 19 Arkansas, Saturday.
After their historic run to the playoff, the Bearcats' next challenge is to maintain those lofty standards. A trip into the SEC West should provide a massive challenge.
Line: Arkansas by 6 1/2. Pick: Arkansas 23-17.
5) No. 5 Notre Dame at No. 2 Ohio State, Saturday.
Marcus Freeman's first regular-season game as coach of the Fighting Irish comes against his alma mater. The potent Buckeyes' offense is daunting, but how their revamped defense looks against Notre Dame's new starting quarterback, Tyler Buchner, is worth watching.
Line: Ohio State by 17 1/2. Pick: Ohio State 42-17.
Other games involving ranked teams.
THURSDAY
West Virginia (plus 7 1/2) at No. 17 Pittsburgh
The Backyard Brawl returns with two USC transfers playing QB ... PITT 24-20.
Central Michigan (plus 20 1/2) at No. 12 Oklahoma State
Cowboys coach Mike Gundy goes for career victory No. 150 ... OKLAHOMA STATE 35-17.
FRIDAY
Western Michigan (plus 21 1/2) at No. 15 Michigan State
Spartans are 11-0 all-time against the Broncos ... MICHIGAN STATE 35-16.
SATURDAY
Utah State (plus 41 1/2) at No. 1 Alabama
How's this for a jump up in competition: Aggies go from playing UConn to 'Bama ... ALABAMA 48-14.
Colorado State at No. 8 Michigan (minus 31 1/2)
All eyes on Michigan's peculiar QB competition ... MICHIGAN 45-10.
UTEP at No. 9 Oklahoma (minus 31 1/2)
Game 1 of the Brent Venables era in Norman ... OKLAHOMA 52-13.
No. 13 North Carolina State (minus 11 1/2) at East Carolina
Season of high expectations for the Wolfpack starts with potentially tricky road trip ... N.C. STATE 31-17.
Rice at No. 14 Southern California (minus 33 1/2)
Coach Lincoln Riley unveils his transfer-heavy Trojans ... USC 49-10.
Miami at No. 20 Kentucky (minus 15 1/2)
Star RB Chris Rodriguez is one of several Wildcats suspended for the opener ... KENTUCKY 30-10.
Troy (plus 22 1/2) at No. 21 Mississippi
Jaxson Dart or Luke Altmyer at QB for the Rebels? Or both? ... OLE MISS 45-20.
UTSA at No. 24 Houston (minus 4 1/2)
Tasty Group of Five matchup between schools switching conferences in 2023 ... HOUSTON 27-21.
No 25 BYU at South Florida (plus 12 1/2)
Can the Cougars stand the heat? ... BYU 28-14.
MONDAY
No. 4 Clemson (minus 21 1/2) vs. Georgia Tech at Atlanta
Tigers have won seven straight meetings, their longest streak in an 85-game rivalry ... CLEMSON 31-7.
TWITTER REQUESTS
Penn State (minus 3 1/2) at Purdue, Thursday — @OneDishwasher
Nittany Lions open Big Ten play on road for seventh straight season ... PENN STATE 27-20.
Army (plus 2 1/2) at Coastal Carolina, Saturday — @Rlblack1Rob
Army's old-school option vs. Coastal's mash-up version ... ARMY 28-26.
Boise State (plus 2 1/2) at Oregon State, Saturday — @AshleyWCtrack22
Broncos have won the last three regular-season meetings against the Beavers ... BOISE STATE 31-28.
North Carolina (plus 1/2) at Appalachian State, Saturday — @Tarheelyoda1
Tar Heels lost the only meeting in 2019 ... NORTH CAROLINA 28-23.
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-- Nearly 1 in 3 adolescents reported elevated symptoms of depression in the first four weeks after concussion—
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing (Penn Nursing) have shown that adolescents reported elevated depressive symptoms in the period immediately following a concussion. The findings, which were recently published online in the journal Sports Health, underscore the need for more comprehensive screening when caring for adolescents who suffer a concussion.
Concussions are already a growing public health concern, and evidence suggests that concussed patients are at an increased risk of various psychiatric effects. However, most studies have looked at an adult population, and relatively few have examined how concussions affect the mental health of adolescents. Poor mental health can negatively impact recovery from a concussion, and since nearly one in four teens has suffered at least one concussion, properly identifying psychiatric concerns is critical in order to get adolescents back on track.
Researchers from CHOP and Penn Nursing conducted a prospective study to assess mental health symptoms within the first 28 days after the injury and compare their results with non-concussed adolescents. By doing this, the study could focus on whether early screening can detect symptoms of depression or anxiety early on so that symptoms can be identified and treated earlier, preventing long-term consequences.
"Our study found that a meaningful number of kids report depressive symptoms when we screened for them within the first month of a concussion injury," said senior study author Catherine McDonald, PhD, RN, FAAN, a Senior Fellow with CHOP's Center for Injury Research and Prevention (CIRP) and an Associate Professor of Nursing in the Department of Family and Community Health at Penn Nursing. "It is important that frontline providers regularly screen for depression as a component of concussion care."
The researchers recruited 111 concussed and 171 non-concussed adolescents ages 13 to 18 years old. Participants completed assessments for depression and anxiety from the Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS). The concussed cohort included patients who presented with a concussion diagnosis within 28 days of injury to CHOP Minds Matter Concussion Program clinic. Non-concussed participants were volunteers from a private suburban high school.
In initial analyses, the proportion of concussed adolescents above normal limits for depressive symptoms was greater than in the non-concussed groups. In addition, more than 30% of the concussed adolescents were above normal limits for depressive or anxiety symptoms.
"Most patients are remarkably resilient and cope very well after a concussion, but this study demonstrated that about a third of patients will experience mental health needs after their injury, which is why it's so important for them to have access to comprehensive care, including behavioral health support, as soon as a need is identified," said study co-author Jamie Shoop, PhD, a psychologist in the Minds Matter Concussion Program. "By getting the support they need as early as possible, they can avoid some of these symptoms before they become more problematic."
This work was supported by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke of the National Institutes of Health under grant R01NS097549.
Fish et al, "Comparison of Anxiety and Depression Symptoms in Concussed and Nonconcussed Adolescents." Sports Health. Published online 2022 August 2. DOI: 10.1177/19417381221113840.
About Children's Hospital of Philadelphia: A non-profit, charitable organization, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation's first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, the 595-bed hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. The institution has a well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as a new inpatient hospital with a dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia. In addition, its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought Children's Hospital of Philadelphia recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit http://www.chop.edu.
The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing is one of the world's leading schools of nursing. For the seventh year in a row, it is ranked the #1 nursing school in the world by QS University. In a first for any undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in the country, our BSN program is ranked # 1 in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges rankings. Penn Nursing is also consistently ranked highly in the U.S. News & World Report annual list of best graduate schools and is ranked as one of the top schools of nursing in funding from the National Institutes of Health. Penn Nursing prepares nurse scientists and nurse leaders to meet the health needs of a global society through innovation in research, education, and practice. Follow Penn Nursing on: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, & Instagram.
Contact: Ben Leach
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
(609) 634-7906
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Bob Evans Farms Donates $75,000 to the Gary Sinise Foundation to Support Mental Wellness for Active-Duty Military Members and Veterans
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bob Evans Farms, Inc. announced its partnership today with actor and humanitarian, Gary Sinise, in support of the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) as part of its 'Making a Difference, Bite by Bite' initiative. The partnership with GSF will support initiatives focusing on the mental health and well-being of active-duty military members, veterans, and their families with a $75,000 donation to the non-profit. Making a Difference, Bite by Bite is part of Bob Evans Farms' 'Our Farm Salutes' program which provides philanthropic support, increased attention and gratitude to our nation's servicemen and servicewomen.
In addition to the donation, specially marked Bob Evans® and Owens® products will proudly turn purple to symbolize and pay tribute to all branches of the military. The package design features GSF to demonstrate the organizations' partnership and shared commitment to military and veteran mental wellness. The specially marked products will be available for purchase in stores nationwide through Veteran's Day, November 11, 2022.
"As a veteran, our founder Bob Evans was committed to supporting America's active servicemen and servicewomen, as well as their families, and all those who proudly served our country. Entering the second year of Making a Difference, Bite by Bite, we honor his legacy by working to raise awareness for our military with our purple packaging and continued support of the Gary Sinise Foundation," said Mark Delahanty, President, and CEO of Bob Evans Farms.
"Here at Bob Evans Farms, we truly appreciate the importance of family and home, especially for military families who often have to bear both the mental and physical wounds of war," said Thyme Hill, CMO of Bob Evans Farms. "We are proud to partner with the Gary Sinise Foundation to provide active military, veterans and their families with much-needed support and appreciation for their bravery and sacrifices."
"We are thrilled to work with Bob Evans Farms this year to help active military and veterans feed both their families and their souls," said Gary Sinise, Founder of Gary Sinise Foundation. "Like our foundation, Bob Evans Farms believes that there is always more we can do to show our appreciation for the military. With its support of GSF, Bob Evans Farms is helping us improve the mental wellness of the men and women who have sacrificed so much for our country."
To date, the GSF has assisted and supported nearly 2,000 veterans, first responders, and active-duty service members through the Foundation's seven Boulder Crest retreats, Warrior's Heart for substance abuse relief, and through Brothers at War seminars. The donation from Bob Evans Farms will directly benefit the advancement of mental wellness programs, specifically sponsoring those suffering from post-traumatic stress and the invisible wounds of war.
Consumers can find more information about this year's initiative and how it will work to reduce the stigma around the mental health challenges impacting the nation's military by visiting OurFarmSalutes.com.
About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
Bob Evans Farms delivers quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. Founded in 1948 by Bob Evans, the company originated as a sausage business and has since expanded to include wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese products, representing the #1-selling refrigerated dinner sides in the United States*. Bob Evans Farms is also a leading producer and distributor in the refrigerated and frozen breakfast categories with a product portfolio spanning the flagship Bob Evans brand, as well as Simply Potatoes, Egg Beaters, and Owens Sausage, sold in grocery stores across the country. The company is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information, visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.
* SOURCE: IRI Total US MULO Latest 52 W/E 07/10/22
About The Gary Sinise Foundation
The Gary Sinise Foundation was established under the philanthropic direction of award-winning actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise, who has been an advocate of our nation's defenders for nearly 40 years. The Gary Sinise Foundation's mission is to serve our country by honoring our defenders, veterans, first responders, their families, and those in need. The Foundation's four programmatic pillars are our way of "doing a little more" for those who sacrifice so much for our country. As our Founder and Chairman Gary Sinise always says, "While we can never do enough for our defenders and their loved ones, we can always do a little more." That spirit of service is the bedrock of all of the Foundation's programs, which include R.I.S.E. (Restoring Independence Supporting Empowerment) Program, Relief and Resiliency Program, Community and Education Program, the First Responders Outreach Program. For more information, please visit GarySiniseFoundation.org.
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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — A man was arrested Wednesday morning after a short standoff in a mobile home.
Police were called around 7:15 a.m. to a home in the 5700 block of Alta Vista Court in the Valley Hills West mobile home park off West Washington Center Road on a report of a domestic disturbance.
A woman told authorities her friend sent her a video and said she was locked in her bedroom along with her child, and the door was barricaded, according to a police report.
When the man learned police had been called, he let the woman and her 7-year-old child go, police said.
When police arrived, the man – identified as 32-year-old Daniel Barlag – refused to come out and barricaded himself inside the home. Police said they attempted to compel him to come out but he refused repeatedly, police said.
At that point, the Fort Wayne Police Department’s Emergency Service Team, Crisis Response Team, and Air Support Unit were called in.
After Barlag continued to refuse to come out, the Emergency Service Team went into the home. At that point, Barlag came out of a room and surrendered, police said.
Barlag was arrested on a preliminary charge of Level 5 felony Criminal Confinement.
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Seattle-Based Center Appoints Customer Experience Veteran Maureen Rhodes as SVP and Samantha Bergin as CMO to Continue Bolstering 94% Customer Retention
SEATTLE, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Center, a software company helping businesses gain visibility into and manage employee spending, today announced it has tripled its customer base while retaining 94% of existing customers, doubled the company size year-over-year, and expanded its leadership bench with the addition of Maureen Rhodes, SVP, Customer Success, and Samantha Bergin, CMO. Rhodes brings deep domain expertise to her role, having previously held the Vice President of Services role at Concur, while Bergin brings 20+ years knowledge of B2B and B2C technology marketing to Center.
Explosive customer growth is driven by multiple factors including the broad adoption of expense management programs within large enterprises, and a new and growing demand for SMEs to be served. Additionally, the introduction of the hybrid work landscape is prompting businesses to audit expenses more closely as workforces are scattered across different locations. Center's significant customer growth YoY demonstrates where the economy is headed as businesses tighten control of their bottom line with a demand for visibility into day-to-day expenses.
Maureen Rhodes came on board in May 2021 as the company's SVP, Customer Success. With over 15 years of leadership experience in the CX function, Rhodes has built the Center customer success team from the ground up, setting and scaling the strategic vision for the department. Samantha Bergin joined the company in April 2022 as Chief Marketing Officer, bringing nearly 25 years of proven marketing expertise to guide the planning, development and execution of Center's growth initiatives.
"The past 12 months have been a banner year on all fronts of our business, fueled by the challenge of managing expenses in hybrid work environments and recognition among businesses to have greater checks and balances over corporate spend," said Naveen Singh, CEO of Center. "These factors, backed by strong customer demand and an exceptional leadership team of finance and tech veterans give us a winning combination for success."
Center's core offering is Center Expense, an integrated corporate card and expense management solution that automatically captures spend as it happens and provides real-time visibility and flexible spend controls. With a usage-based model requiring no upfront investment, Center is uniquely suited for the mid-market segment. Traction has been driven in key verticals such as construction, business services, nonprofits, retail and consumer services through investment in customer experience; white-glove deployment guarantees customization of the solution to fit specific needs, and on-demand support.
"In the world of construction, we are constantly working on a myriad of projects and tracking expenses across multiple jobs and job codes, which can be a time consuming and difficult task for our finance team," said Brian Volk, Controller of Veit, a full-service specialty contracting company. "Center automates what previously had been a manual expense process, and we've shaved days off of our monthly closing and reconciliation, giving valuable time back to our teams and streamlining the entire expense workflow."
About Center
Center is a software company helping businesses gain visibility into and manage employee spending. Our leadership shaped the first wave of spend management innovation, and created Center to deliver a more cost-effective and modern way to automate expense processing for mid-market companies. Center Expense, our core offering, is an integrated corporate card and expense solution used by small and medium-sized enterprises to save time, improve operations and compliance, and deliver real-time insights to finance teams for better decision making. Center is a privately held company headquartered in Bellevue, WA with team members nationwide. For more information, please visit getcenter.com.
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--Transaction Represents Convergix's Third Acquisition in Plan to Build a Market Leading Automation Solutions Provider Targeting a $500 Billion+ Global Market--
DETROIT and ARBROATH, Scotland, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Convergix Automation Solutions ("Convergix"), an automation solutions company backed by leading private equity firm Crestview Partners ("Crestview"), has completed the acquisition of AGR Automation ("AGR"), a UK-based provider of custom, high-performance automation design and systems integration primarily to the life sciences industry. Following Convergix's acquisitions of JMP Solutions in August 2021 and Classic Design in February 2022, AGR marks the third investment in Crestview's strategy to build Convergix into a diversified automation solutions provider targeting the global $500+ billion market, with a particular focus on the $70 billion global systems integration and connectivity segments. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1970, AGR is a leading designer, developer, and integrator of innovative and high-value automated systems to multinational customers across a variety of sectors, including life sciences and consumer goods. With end-to-end systems integration capabilities and a focus on precision applications, AGR's approximately 130 employees work across three locations in Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland. AGR's Managing Director Derek Gaston will remain in an advisory role, and its senior managers will continue in their current leadership roles.
"The acquisition of AGR and its subsidiary company Aylesbury Automation accelerates Convergix's planned global expansion and marks our first foray into Europe," said Mike DuBose, Executive Chairman of Convergix. "AGR brings market-leading technical capabilities and exposure to strategic end markets such as life sciences and consumer goods, while expanding Convergix's capacity for growth. We are excited to partner with the AGR team to continue building a world-class provider of custom automation solutions to global customers. AGR's focus on engineering quality and commitment to customer satisfaction are well aligned with Convergix's culture and strategy. We look forward to leveraging our existing operations across North America and India to create more opportunities for AGR to deliver exceptional customer solutions."
Derek Gaston noted, "I am honored to have been part of building an innovative and high-quality provider of automated systems, which would not have been possible without the hard work and commitment of our exceptional team members and the loyalty of our customers. The AGR team is excited to join Convergix and to leverage its operational expertise to accelerate AGR's growth and enhance our ability to serve our valued customers."
About Crestview Partners
Founded in 2004, Crestview is a value-oriented private equity firm focused on the middle market. The firm is based in New York and manages funds with approximately $10 billion of aggregate capital commitments. The firm is led by a group of partners who have complementary experience and backgrounds in private equity, finance, operations and management. Crestview has senior investment professionals focused on sourcing and managing investments in each of the specialty areas of the firm: industrials, media and financial services. For more information, please visit www.crestview.com.
About Convergix Automation Solutions
Convergix Automation Solutions elevates the automation industry through comprehensive products, technology and services that improve productivity and maximize talent. By closing gaps in automation and through earned trust, Convergix leverages creative and solutions-oriented engineering and technology to allow its customers to reach their complete potential to develop, create and drive industries forward. For more information, please visit www.convergixautomation.com.
About AGR Automation
Founded in 1970, AGR is a leading automation integrator with extensive expertise in vibratory and centrifugal technologies, vision recognition, and robotics. Headquartered in Arbroath, Scotland with three locations across the U.K. and a strong commitment to innovation, AGR is an established partner capable of delivering highly specialized solutions across diverse systems and applications. For more information, please visit www.agr-automation.com.
Crestview Contact:
Jeffrey Taufield or Daniel Yunger
Kekst CNC
jeffrey.taufield@kekstcnc.com / daniel.yunger@kekstcnc.com
(212) 521-4800
Convergix Contact:
Vanessa Stiles, APR
dgs Marketing Engineers
stiles@dgsmarketing.com
(317) 696-7102
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The $1.2 billion wealth management business in Bellevue, Wash., brings a bench of multi-generational leaders, strong growth, and a differentiated approach to serving high-net-worth clients.
CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hightower today announced it has made a strategic investment in Highland Private Wealth Management ("Highland"), a $1.2 billion wealth advisory and investment management business located in Bellevue, Wash., with a focus on high-net-worth individuals and families in the Pacific Northwest region and beyond.
Founded in 1999, Highland provides wealth counseling, investment management and financial planning services to executives, professionals, business owners, wealth beneficiaries and other high-net-worth households. Its mission is to preserve and grow clients' wealth while also helping them discover how their money can support the things that matter most in life, which Highland refers to as Living Fully®. Highland has 18 employees, including 5 advisors.
"Highland is a high-growth organization with a strong bench of multi-generational leaders and a differentiated approach to client service," said Bob Oros, Chairman and CEO of Hightower. "There is a real synergy between Highland and Hightower, culturally and philosophically. Highland recognizes that the world is changing. They are forward-thinking in the way they've evolved their offering to meet their clients' total life needs—this commitment and approach fits squarely with Hightower's 'well-th rebalanced' ethos."
"At Highland, we believe in acting as the central 'wealth confidant' to clients, providing them with deep financial knowledge and specialized coaching to help them connect their money to a life of meaning and purpose," said Highland's CEO and Founder John Christianson. "Our strategic partnership with Hightower – which includes access to institutional-level value-added services, operational scale and support – is a key step in advancing how we serve our clients and grow our business. The partnership enables us to retain our entrepreneurial spirit and autonomy, which has been central to our success."
Hightower offers its 131 advisory businesses in 34 states and the District of Columbia a range of services designed to catalyze and accelerate organic growth, including business development consulting, leadership and team development, talent acquisition, marketing support, technology, investment management resources, compliance, accounting, payroll and human resources. Inorganic growth services include sourcing, valuation, deal structuring, due diligence, legal and regulatory, pre- and post-close integration, and capital resources for M&A transactions. Advisory groups that partner with Hightower also gain access to economies of scale, deep industry relationships and a nationwide advisor community.
Highland was advised by Raymond James' Asset & Wealth Management investment banking team; Highland received legal counsel from Peterson Russell Kelly Livengood PLLC.
As of June 30, 2022, Hightower's assets under management (AUM) were $108.4 billion, and assets under administration were approximately $132.6 billion.
About Hightower
Hightower is a wealth management firm that provides investment, financial and retirement planning services to individuals, foundations and family offices, as well as 401(k) consulting and cash management services to corporations. Hightower's capital solutions, operational support services, size and scale empower its vibrant community of independent-minded wealth advisors to grow their businesses and help their clients achieve their vision of "well-th. rebalanced." Based in Chicago with advisors across the U.S., the firm operates as a registered investment advisor (RIA). Learn more about Hightower's collaborative business model at www.hightoweradvisors.com.
Securities offered through Hightower Securities, LLC member FINRA/SIPC. Hightower Advisors, LLC is a SEC registered investment advisor.
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Patty Buchanan
JConnelly
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TAIPEI, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Research And Markets, the global gaming market size is forecasted to reach up to USD 374 billion by 2026 as the popularity of console and PC gaming continues to grow. The rising popularity has also fueled the demand for advanced displays that are optimized for gaming performance.
The world's leading computer brand, GIGABYTE, is now a well-established name in monitors, offering a wide array of tactical gaming monitors. To meet gamers' increasing demand, GIGABYTE's complete 4K gaming monitor lineup, available in a variety of sizes from 28 to 55 inches, features the HDMI 2.1 interface and 120Hz or higher refresh rates to ensure a smooth gaming experience when paired with the new-gen consoles or desktop gaming PCs.
Designed with gamers' setup flexibility and ergonomic comfort in mind, GIGABYTE launched the Arm Edition gaming monitors on its popular M32U and M28U models. Coming with an ergonomic monitor arm for mounting directly to the desk, the Arm Edition can accommodate a wide range of desktop scenarios from PC gaming, console gaming, to even streaming media, realizing the true 4K entertainment. Unlike the general desktop stands or the traditional C-clamp mount design, the Arm Edition takes up virtually no footprint, significantly saving desktop space. With its thinnest point at only 5mm, it can adapt to various installation scenarios, allowing for more efficient use of the desktop space.
Another highlight of the 4K gaming monitor family is the M32UC, the world's first 31.5-inch 4K 144HZ curved gaming monitor, which is also a very popular option highly recommended by Rtings. The 1500R curvature is more in line with the human eyes. Thanks to the SuperSpeed VA panel, the response time can be shortened to 1ms for an extremely smooth and immersive gaming experience. The excellent color contrast and high refresh rate make M32UC earned Rtings' Best Dark Room 4K Gaming Monitor and Best Curved Monitor For Console Gaming.
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Expansion to bolster comprehensive service offering
CLIVE, Iowa, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peoples Company, a full-service land transaction and management business licensed in all major agricultural regions, today announced the launch of its energy management division to help clients maximize and diversify revenue streams.
The Peoples Company energy management division manages oil, natural gas, and renewable energy assets for its clients by utilizing market-leading technology to offer Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, real-time client data portals, modernized revenue processing, and customized reporting. Experienced energy management professionals also help clients navigate complex issues like division orders, authorizations for expenditure (AFE), and joint interest billings to ensure their interests are protected.
"Peoples Company has a 50-year track record of providing innovative solutions to deliver landowners the best possible outcomes, and I am pleased that we are adding energy management to our comprehensive portfolio of services we offer," said Peoples Company President Steve Bruere. "Energy management is a highly specialized offering because each asset is unique and requires individualized service. Peoples Company is proud to make significant investments in technology and talented professionals with deep knowledge of the energy sector to address a mature industry – like oil and gas – while also addressing a void in the marketplace in maximizing returns on other energy assets like wind, solar, and carbon.
Peoples Company's energy management division will be based in Tulsa, Okla., led by Director of Energy Management Kayla Rowan and Oil & Gas Manager Blake Singleton.
Kayla joins Peoples Company with 17 years of mineral management experience, working with all types of mineral owners including individuals, financial institutions, trusts, nonprofits, and universities. She has managed properties in every area of the country. A photo of Rowan can be found here.
Blake has spent 12 years in the energy management arena, gaining immense knowledge oil, gas, and renewables. Singleton's experience includes managing specialty assets on behalf of diverse rights holders, including healthcare systems, large financial institutions, universities, and nonprofits. A photo of Singleton can be found here.
"Adding energy management services to our portfolio will further cement Peoples Company as a one-stop shop for everyone from financial institutions and trusts to family offices and individual landowners or mineral rights owners," said Rowan. "Mineral rights have been proudly passed down through the generations in many families, so it is important to have experienced professionals advocating on behalf of the owners to ensure they are maximizing their resources. Additionally, the continued, rapid growth of renewable energy sources, like wind and solar, creates the potential for substantial new revenue streams for clients across the country."
As Peoples Company continues its expansion across the country, Bruere noted that this new service offers clients a single firm to manage assets ranging from farmland to energy rights.
"As Peoples Company has grown, we have continually assessed how we can best serve our clients now and in the future. As clients diversify their revenue streams with energy production – whether that is solar in the Delta region, oil and gas in the Plains, wind in the Midwest and Pacific Northwest, or even carbon across the country – Peoples Company is prepared to offer a team of experienced professionals with a full suite of professional services," said Bruere.
For more information on Peoples Company, please visit www.PeoplesCompany.com. For inquiries related to energy management, please contact Kayla Rowan at Kayla.Rowan@peoplescompany.com.
About Peoples Company
Peoples Company is a full-service farmland transaction and management platform licensed in all major agricultural regions, offering land brokerage and auction services, land and energy management, agricultural appraisal, and access to capital markets. As Peoples Company celebrates its 50th anniversary, their team of professionals is committed to advancing the company's reputation of exceptional service and to serving the entire country.
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This new 365,000 sq. ft. facility in Boulder County will break ground in Q2 of 2023 and complete in Q3 of 2024
SUPERIOR, Colo., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PMB, a leading healthcare real estate developer, in partnership with Montgomery Street Partners, received Superior Town Board approval on its final development plan for Coal Creek Innovation Park at Downtown Superior giving PMB discretionary approval to construct the $280M purpose-built life sciences project. PMB has hired CBRE, the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, to market it for lease.
Located in Downtown Superior, the park will be the first speculative purpose-built life sciences project in Boulder County, an area with historically low vacancy and high demand for lab space. The project will break ground in early 2023 and the first phase will include an owner-furnished, 27,000 sq. ft. spec suite space to enable quick occupancy for growing companies in need of high-quality lab space.
Initial plans call for three office/lab buildings ranging in size from 85,000 sq. ft. to 150,000 sq. ft. and a fourth building with ground-floor retail and structured parking. It is thoughtfully designed to drive productivity and foster innovation. With efficient floor plates, 16' floor-to-floor heights, and flexible infrastructure to accommodate a variety of office, lab, and R&D uses, Coal Creek Innovation Park is where life sciences companies can make their mark among Boulder County's life science leaders. Plus, shared lab services will be available to all tenants, including RODI water, dedicated laboratory water, compressed air, glass wash and a lab waste system.
"Life sciences companies have extremely specific and technical needs for their space. Coal Creek Innovation Park is purposefully designed with these in mind—from 100% outdoor air return in the lab areas to generator back-up and expanded electrical load capacity. A biotech company that locates here can focus exclusively on its science as its real estate needs are already met," said Nelson Udstuen, senior vice president with CBRE.
Located in the heart of Downtown Superior, the Coal Creek Innovation Park also offers a highly desirable location being 10 minutes from Boulder and 25 minutes from Denver. In addition, there is a 20-acre park, indoor and outdoor amenity spaces and miles of trails. The nearby RTD bus station, Flatiron Flyer and US 36 Bike Trail provide access to Denver and Boulder using multi-modal transportation.
Coal Creek Innovation Park will build on a wave of development occurring in Downtown Superior, located along the US-36 corridor between Denver and Boulder. The Superior Medical Center and Sport Stable are blocks away, and a slew of residential and mixed-use projects are under construction and scheduled to be completed in 2023.
"Coal Creek Innovation Park represents one of the last infill sites in Boulder County located South of Boulder with visibility from the US‐36 Hwy. It is also among the last available commercial sites in Downtown Superior, located steps from 1,050 apartments and homes, 42 acres of parks and open spaces, the new Town Plaza at Main Street, 70,000 sq. ft. of walkable retail, and 300,000 sq. ft. of commercial space including the Sports Stable which is a regional destination comprised of three ice rinks, indoor soccer field and Impact Sports that attracts 1M visitors per year." Bill Jencks, senior vice president, PMB.
The Coal Creek Innovation Park at Downtown Superior will tap into life sciences talent from across the region. Earlier this year, CBRE conducted an analysis of the top U.S. markets for life sciences talent. The Denver/Boulder region was named the 11th best market overall with the number of life sciences researchers increasing 20 percent from 2015 to 2020. The region led the rankings in one specific metric: Denver/Boulder is home to the greatest absolute number of bioengineers and biomedical engineers in the country. Similarly, Boulder has ranked No. 1 on Bloomberg's Brain Concentration Index since the index launched in 2016.
"Life sciences companies are looking to the Boulder/Denver region as a place where they can plant their flag or grow their operations. They are attracted to Colorado's highly educated and skilled workforce and ecosystem of educational and research institutions. While historically it has been difficult to find available lab space in Boulder County, projects like Coal Creek Innovation Park are helping to change that," added Erik Abrahamson, senior vice president, CBRE.
Vacancy among Boulder life sciences properties stood at just 0.3 percent at the end of the second quarter, according to CBRE research. On the demand side, the market has maintained over 1 million square feet of active life sciences tenant requirements for nearly two years.
"There is a significant unmet need for institutional‐quality space, with the existing inventory largely comprised of small‐scale (<60,000 sq. ft.) converted single‐story flex product, which offer limited expansion opportunities for high‐growth and/or more mature life science companies. Coal Creek Innovation Park will fill the purpose-built lab space void in the market, delivering almost 400,000 sq. ft. of R&D specified lab space in Boulder County. We are also providing a combination of a generous tenant improvement allowance and up to 50,000 sq. ft. of speculative lab space to meet the needs of the market." Ben Rosenfeld, senior vice president of development, PMB.
PMB will lead the development of the project with its Co-GP partner Montgomery Street Partners. Other partners on the project include CBRE to manage leasing, Perkins & Will leading the architecture and design, Affiliated Engineers Inc providing MEP engineering and BNBuilders providing preconstruction services.
For leasing and capital-related inquiries, please reach out to CBRE's Erik Abrahamson at 720.315.4517 or erik.abrahamson@cbre.com
About PMB
PMB is a purpose-driven healthcare real estate developer with a mission to improve healthcare delivery, effect change, and positively impact communities. Our company is 100 percent focused on healthcare real estate across the continuum of care including behavioral health, life sciences, ambulatory care centers, medical office buildings, inpatient hospitals, post-acute hospitals, senior living facilities, and parking structures. PMB has developed over 115 facilities to date representing approximately 6 million square feet. The firm owns and manages 70 medical facilities comprising over 5.2 million square feet. For more information, please visit our website at www.pmbllc.com or our blog at https://pmbllc.com/pmb-and-montgomery-street-partners-announce-approval-on-the-first-speculative-purpose-built-life-sciences-project-in-boulder-county-co/.
About Montgomery Street Partners
Montgomery Street Partners is a diversified commercial real estate investment firm that invests across property types and geographies. MSP makes platform and strategic entity investments in existing real estate operating companies and establishes new operating companies with seasoned executives in targeted sectors. MSP has acquired more than $6.5 billion of real estate assets, representing $2.9 billion of equity value since launching its discretionary fund business in 2015. Investment areas of focus include housing targeted to affordable living, workforce housing in urban markets, high quality land lease housing communities, seniors housing, specialty care housing, purpose-built student housing, life sciences, senior unsubordinated ground leases, and high barrier to-entry self-storage. For further information, please visit www.montgomerystreetpartners.com
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I love cooking. That’s why I hated packing school lunches for my three children. If the joy of feeding them is giving them something delicious, then it was joyless to send them off with meals that languished for hours in warm classrooms and were decent at best.
Aside from the almighty peanut butter-and-jelly sandwich, which are sometimes not permitted at schools because of allergies, there didn’t seem to be options that tasted good without reheating (sorry, leftovers), took a reasonable amount of time to put together (sorry, bento box lunches) and could be consumed quickly without any mess (sorry, soup in a Thermos).
Entrenched in the daily demands of parenting young children and working, I couldn’t imagine slapping together anything beyond serviceable sandwiches. Once I didn’t have to anymore, I had the time and energy to see another way: that lunches cooked with the intention of being wrapped to eat later will not only hold up over time, but taste even better. (But I’m not so far removed from those brown-bag years as to forget the importance of speed and ease in the kitchen.)
Pesto pasta can be a simple, satisfying lunch — if its standard techniques are adjusted to account for being enjoyed after chilling for a day or more. That deviates from its roots in Genoa, the capital of Italy’s Liguria region, where pesto is served immediately after it is ground in a mortar with a pestle to deliver basil’s greenest scent. (Pestare, which means “to pound,” is the root word of both pesto and pestle.)
This pesto recipe retains the classic, irresistible combination of basil, garlic, olive oil and Parmesan, but swaps the traditional pine nuts for pumpkin seeds. If buttery pine nuts are a wave hello, pumpkin seeds are a firm handshake. They taste just as rich (but cost far less) and have a bold, earthy flavor. They’re also a rare allergen, and their color bolsters the green hue of pesto.
So does blending fresh basil with a splash of the boiling pasta water. Boiling water deactivates the enzymes that break down chlorophyll, which makes leaves green, and this trick — faster and less fussy than blanching basil by dunking it in boiling water, then in ice water — keeps the pine-green color intact. It also softens the leaves, helping them puree into a smoother sauce.
That bit of boiling water not only helps this dish look appetizing, but it also balances its flavor. Immersing the garlic in the bubbling pot mellows its raw edge, which sharpens after days in the refrigerator. That 30-second step preserves the garlic’s aroma over time while keeping it from overpowering the pesto.
The way the pesto sauce coats pasta is just as important in heightening its flavor. To enjoy this dish right away, it should be tossed with steaming hot noodles just after they’re drained, so that it soaks into the strands. But to enjoy it at room temperature for lunch the next day after sitting in the refrigerator? The pesto should be mixed with pasta that has been rinsed under cold water after draining. Sauces generally cling to starchy pasta, so cooling down the noodles and rinsing them to get rid of that starch helps the pesto sit on top of them instead of sinking into them. That improves the potency of the pesto over time (and works best with curled or ridged pasta that can cradle the sauce, like fusilli or cavatappi).
This dish is one of my children’s favorites, and figuring out a method for day-after pesto pasta was as much for me as for them. It’s not just that it’s a fantastic office (or work-from-home) lunch; it’s that it evokes the childlike delight of finding a surprise treat in your lunch box. A full-blown meal that tastes great straight from the fridge? Yes, it is a wonder. And a quiet night of preparing it is arguably more satisfying, whether you’re going to slip it to a little one or savor it yourself.
PASTA WITH PUMPKIN SEED PESTO
By Genevieve Ko
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Total time: 25 minutes
- Salt and pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 pound fusilli or other short, curly pasta
- 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds, plus more for sprinkling
- 1 large bunch basil (4 ounces), leaves and tender stems picked (3 cups)
- 2/3 cup (2 1/2 ounces) finely grated Parmesan, plus more for sprinkling
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
1. Bring a large saucepan of generously salted water to a boil. Drop the garlic cloves into the boiling water and boil for 30 seconds to temper their sharpness. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cloves to a food processor or blender.
2. Drop the pasta into the boiling water and cook until al dente.
3. While the pasta cooks, add the pumpkin seeds and a pinch each of salt and pepper to the garlic, and process until very finely ground. Scrape the sides of the bowl and add the basil. Scoop 1/4 cup water from the saucepan with the boiling pasta and pour over the basil. Process the basil until ground to a paste. Add the Parmesan and oil, and pulse just until incorporated. Taste the pesto and season with enough salt and pepper to make it punchy.
4. Drain the pasta and rinse under cool water until room temperature. Shake dry, then return to the saucepan, and add the pesto and tomatoes, if using. Stir well until everything is evenly coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Divide among dishes to serve right away or airtight containers to pack for lunch. Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and Parmesan, and serve, or cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
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Two years after losing its chief executive officer , the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority has officially hired someone for the position permanently.
The RRHA Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday night to hire Steven Nesmith , the head of a financial advisory firm and a former federal government official, to succeed former CEO Damon E. Duncan . Nesmith will begin the job on Oct. 1.
“Our board is thrilled to welcome Steven as our next CEO. He has breadth and depth of knowledge combined with his passion and experience will ensure that RRHA strengthens its commitment to our residents and re-establishes itself as a leader in the creation of affordable housing,” said RRHA Board Chairman Barrett Hardiman. “Steven is excited to build lasting partnerships with everyone in the community to deliver the best possible outcomes for our residents and our city.”
Nesmith's arrival comes as the housing authority is in the middle of demolishing the 504 units at Creighton Court to redevelop the public housing neighborhood into a new "mixed-income" community. After years of considering redevelopment at other housing sites, the authority is preparing to do the same at Gilpin Court soon.
RRHA has struggled to fill the CEO position after its former chief left no more than 12 months after he was hired. The job, which entails overseeing about 3,700 public housing units, has had a revolving door of permanent and temporary chiefs for the past decade, including three interim leaders since 2020.
Nesmith, according to an RRHA news release, has worked as legal counsel at several Washington law firms and for several public housing authorities across the country. The agency said he he has experienced navigating regulatory and compliance issues for public agencies, obtaining federal and state funding and implementing low-income housing tax credit programs.
A Linkedin page for Nesmith says he previously worked for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as an assistant secretary and the Department of Commerce as a deputy assistant secretary. He was also COO for a division of Fidelity National and worked as a lawyer in the law firms of Holland and Knight and Reed Smith.
Nesmith obtained his law degree from Georgetown Law and received an undergraduate degree from American University.
“I am pleased to be here. I know the mayor and the city have some aggressive goals related to the provision of affordable housing and I look forward to RRHA being a part of that solution,” Nesmith said.
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In August 1956, firefighters worked to put out flames at the Carter-Venable Grain Elevator at 12th and Canal streets in Richmond. The fire, which drew a crowd of hundreds, caused an estimated $100,000 in damage to machinery and supplies. Friction in a stalled conveyor belt sparked the fire.
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In May 1958, Richmond Mayor F. Henry Garber crowned Grace Jacqueline Allen as Miss Richmond during a ceremony at the Jefferson Hotel. In addition to winning a trip to the Miss Virginia contest in Roanoke the next month, Allen received a silver bowl, a $200 scholarship, jewelry and cosmetics. She was a student at the Richmond Professional Institute.
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In March 1962, Nancy Beth Heller took a break from her duties at the Wickham-Valentine House in Richmond to enjoy the garden. Westfield was a fine arts major at the Richmond Professional Institute; for school credit, the museum trainee spent about 12 hours each week conducting tours and helping with exhibitions.
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In November 1963, workers completed the first three of 10 tiers at the George Wythe High School amphitheater in Richmond. The 1,200-seat venue encircled a stage that was used for commencements, plays and concerts. The amphitheater’s roots were planted four years earlier, when the contractors who built the school excavated dirt from a nearby hill to fill in the school’s football field.
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In April 1967, jet cars approached 200 mph as they sped down the track at the Richmond Dragway in Sandston. In the lead was Fred Sibley, with Ted Austin close behind. The dragway was built in 1964 by the Weis family, which continues to operate it today.
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In May 1950, workers positioned steel plates during construction of a 2 million-gallon water storage tank on Cofer Road in South Richmond. The tank aimed to increase water pressure in South Side and protect against a river-crossing water line break.
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In January 1950, a worker put the final touches on the vault inside the Bank of Virginia’s newest branch at Fourth and Grace streets in downtown Richmond. It was the bank’s fifth local office. Paul Wright Jr. (far right) was the manager; with him were several staff members.
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In May 1963, farmer H.R. Beadles lamented his tomato plants, which suffered from a prolonged drought that had spread across Virginia. “I’ve never seen a drought as bad,” he told a Richmond News-Leader reporter.
In May 1963, farmer H.R. Beadles lamented his tomato plants, which suffered from a prolonged drought that had spread across Virginia. “I’ve never seen a drought as bad,” he told a Richmond News Leader reporter.
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This June 1988 image shows a quiet moment on the dance floor at the Pyramid Club, a bar on North Boulevard in Richmond. On Wednesdays, the club hosted House Night — which featured house music, a danceable electronic genre. Admission was $1, and several hundred patrons might fill the un-air-conditioned club.
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In December 1970, Broad Street Station in Richmond was quiet amid a nationwide labor strike by rail workers. City officials had taken measures to accommodate stranded passengers and take care of perishable items. The walkout, which centered on wages and work rules, was short-lived: Within a day, workers were returning after a federal judge threatened hefty fines against a key union.
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In January 1964, Jewell Mason, one of Richmond’s few female cab drivers, chatted with her husband, Otha, who also drove cabs. Mason, who started working for the Yellow Cab Co. in 1958, said she never had issues because of her gender. But she did note that female drivers were unjustly maligned: “Women are as careful as anyone else,” she said.
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In September 1980, East Grace Street between Fourth and Fifth streets in downtown Richmond was closed for a Sunday afternoon “dinner on the grounds,” hosted by Centenary United Methodist Church. The city permitted the street closure for two hours.
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In July 1959, Phyllis Grove (from left), Alta Strickland and David Fridley analyzed cigarette smoke using a gas chromatograph at Philip Morris in Richmond. A story about area laboratories and scientists noted that medical concerns about smoking had spurred the tobacco industry. It said, in part: “The cancer-cigarette link may be pretty poor science, as some say, but it is indirectly producing some very good research.”
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In April 1966, an announced crowd of 7,400 watched the Richmond Braves’ International League season opener at Parker Field. R-Brave Dick Kelley delivered the first pitch to Dave May of the Rochester Wings, who won 3-2. The R-Braves came to town that year as the AAA affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.
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In March 1943, workers unloaded tin cans into a storage container at the RF&P Railroad yards near Broad and Lombardy streets in Richmond. The cans were collected in the area as part of the “Win With Tin” campaign during World War II. The first day yielded 30,000 pounds of tin.
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In January 1958, traffic moved through the intersection of Grace and Belvidere streets in Richmond. At the time, police said it was the most accident-prone intersection in the city.
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In August 1957, postman William Johnson delivered mail using his Mailster (in the background) for the first time. Two months earlier, the Richmond Post Office received 18 of the scooters for use in suburbs and fringe areas of the city. They cost $900 each, and with 7.5-horsepower engines, the Mailsters could carry a quarter-ton of mail in the trunk.
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In June 1983, Carroll Alvis posed for a photo on her tractor-trailer. Alvis was the bookkeeper for John L. Ratcliffe Florist on East Grace Street in Richmond during the week, but on nights and weekends, she drove big rigs. Alvis had been driving trucks for five months and usually worked with Central Banana Carriers out of Richmond.
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In December 1990, hockey fans Billie Mottley (left) and Berny Parton tied the knot during intermission of a Richmond Renegades game at the Richmond Coliseum. As they walked down the icy aisle, the Renegade players gave them a high-sticking salute.
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In August 1976, at Glendale Drive and Henrico Avenue in western Henrico County, neighborhood boys showed off their handstand and skateboarding skills. From left were Robert Rice, Bill Robertson, Rusty Hamilton and Kenny Rice. The boys spent the summer practicing handstands, wheelies and other stunts.
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In September 1984, Bremmer Carter Jr. placed loaves of freshly baked bread on a rack for cooling and slicing at Weiman’s Bakery in Shockoe Bottom in Richmond. The bakery was opened in 1945 by Jacob Weiman and produced nearly 120,000 pounds of baked goods each month at its peak. After almost seven decades, Weiman’s closed in February 2013.
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In March 1987, Tom Pivec, president of Master Clean Car Wash on Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond, showed off a new robotic washing system that used a 100 percent cotton cleaning curtain. Pivec said the operation could accommodate 1,200 cars per day. The location previously had been Hot Springs Car Wash, whose owner, Joseph Enning, was a familiar face through his television commercials.
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In September 1973, two Richmond women modeled fashions they created from their own recycled blue jeans.
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In March 1959, postal worker Sam H. Mellichampe delivered mail in a long line of boxes at a trailer park near Petersburg. He said the row of mailboxes was the longest on his route. Mellichampe previously was a sergeant for 10 years on the Prince George County police force.
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In May 1972, a Volkswagen Beetle made its way through deep water in South Richmond. Heavy rains the day before caused flash flooding and closed many roads in the Richmond area. The rainfall led to a local monthly record for May of 8.87 inches.
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In September 1985, Corey Green peeked out the school bus window on his way home after the first day of school at John B. Cary Elementary School in Richmond.
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This June 1964 image shows a section of North Boulevard between Marshall and Leigh streets in Richmond that offered more than 30 parking spaces in the median. The city was discussing a beautification program that, had it been approved, would have replaced the spaces with trees, shrubbery and grass.
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In July 1975, children sat around the small Statue of Liberty in Chimborazo Park in Richmond. In the early 1950s, the Boy Scouts of America erected about 200 mini-versions of the statue around the country as part of the organization’s 40th anniversary. The 8½-foot-tall, 290-pound copper statues were made in Chicago by the Friedley-Voshardt Co. The Richmond statue was erected on Feb. 11, 1951, and rose nearly 17 feet, including the base. The project’s cost was about $1,000.
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In November 1983, toppled mannequins on the sidewalk added an eerie element to the scene as firefighters responded to an explosion that damaged the Wise Fashions department store on East Broad Street in downtown Richmond. Eleven people were injured in the blast, which was believed to be a natural gas explosion. A six-block area around the store was evacuated during the response.
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In January 1980, musicians from Mississippi and Tennessee visited Richmond-area schools to play folk music and Southern blues on instruments including fifes, jugs and drums. The musicians (clockwise from the bass drum at back) were Abe Young, Calvin Jackson, Hammie Nixon, Jessie Mae Hemphill and Napoleon Strickland, who were led by musicologist David Evans of Memphis State University.
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In April 1949, men and women in Richmond collected money during a “pyramid club” party. The concept was a dollar gets you in, and 12 days later you could be more than $2,000 richer. Clubs spread quickly across the U.S. and into Canada, but interest was short-lived for many when the profits didn’t materialize as hoped.
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In May 1946, a young Randy Morris peered over a truckload of watermelons, which was en route to be sold at the 17th Street Farmers’ Market in downtown Richmond.
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In October 1982, two people ate lunch together at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in downtown Richmond. A free-lunch ministry among downtown churches served about 150 people per meal, up from only about 25 two years earlier.
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Firefighter Frank Epperson manned a watchtower near Williamsburg in March 1954 and used an alidade device to locate fires. The winds of March were a sign of spring to Virginia foresters, which meant a higher chance of fires. If he saw smoke, Epperson could line up the device’s sighting bar with the smudge and identify the corresponding spot on the topographic map, which could approximate the fire’s location.
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In February 1961, the Nace quadruplets of Henrico County — Richard (from left), Judith, Patricia and Edward — celebrated their 10th birthday by enjoying cake. The family had moved to the area two years earlier.
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In August 1978, about 100 Elvis Presley fans gathered at the Regency Inn South on Midlothian Turnpike for a memorial service to “the King of Rock ’n’ Roll,” who had died a year earlier. The service — sponsored by the local Taking Care of Business Fan Club — included a meditation period that featured some of Presley’s gospel recordings, which brought an emotional response from fans.
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In November 1951, 5-year-old aspiring cowboy Johnny Rollins did his best Roy Rogers impression — albeit with a smaller hat, toy pistol and rocking horse — while visiting a toy store in Richmond.
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In December 1982, a group of Richmond school bus drivers modeled new uniforms, which included light blue shirts, navy slacks or skirts, berets or caps, and jackets and ties. There was no money in the school system budget for uniforms, so Julia Armistead (right) initiated the effort to get drivers out of plain clothes. The school system’s 180 drivers had the option of buying a uniform, which cost about $80.
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In November 1968, Richmond Mayor Philip J. Bagley Jr. (right) donated the first toy to the year’s Richmond Toys for Tots campaign. The mayor presented a doll to “Miss Toys for Tots” Dale Baker at a ceremony in the mayor’s office. Also present were E.B. Baucom (left) and F.X. Harrington of the Marine Reserve, which led toy collections at several shopping centers in the city.
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In December 1959, the Seventh Street parking garage in Richmond was the largest of 54 properties, valued collectively at about $1.2 million, that were slated for condemnation by the city as part of plans to build a civic center downtown.
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In March 1951, members of the Victory Garden Club planted a tree at Jahnke Road Chapel in Richmond. From left are Mrs. S.G. Snellings, Mrs. Randolph Byrd and Mrs. Martha Clements.
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In April 1992, some veterans at Sally Bell’s Kitchen in Richmond — Lucille Zimmerman (from left), Mary Newcomb, Dorothy Daniels and Anne Mulfinger — posed with one of the countless cakes they had prepared over decades of working together.
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In October 1990, Tim Finnegan, chairman of the Finnegan & Agee Inc. ad agency in Richmond, served customers at a McDonald’s in Mechanicsville. Finnegan’s firm had represented the fast-food restaurant for the previous 15 years. Finnegan’s shift marked the birthday of Ray Kroc, who developed McDonald’s into a global enterprise; Kroc died in 1984.
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In October 1971, Marvin Cephas delivered bills to Virginia Electric and Power Co. customers in Richmond’s West End. As postal rates rose, VEPCO introduced its own bill delivery service for about 90,000 local customers in densely populated areas. It said the cost was less than a nickel per bill, compared with a postal cost of 8 cents.
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In February 1953, employees at the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles office in Richmond processed license plate registration forms, placing them in destination slots for bulk mailing. More than 1 million new orange and blue plate sets were expected to be sold in the state that year.
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In April 1977, a flying circus near Washington held tryouts in Fauquier County as it sought four new wing-walkers. Of the 28 applicants, one of the winners (shown here) was Nour Hzyan, a White House photographer who had seen a recruitment ad pinned to a board in the White House pressroom months earlier.
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In July 1985, Tom Thomas kicked back on his Harley-Davidson outside Newgate Prison, a bar in the 900 block of West Grace Street in Richmond. The bar was popular with bikers; other businesses in that stretch, including an adult theater, attracted a diverse clientele that could make the area a hot spot for police. The Newgate Prison site was later home to the Virginia Commonwealth University police headquarters for more than a decade.
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An image from January 1960 shows the Byrd Field Weather Bureau, which had been established at the airport in Henrico County in 1928. Over the decades, the station had various stints of closure or service — including during World War II, when Richmond’s airport was an Army airfield. The local weather office was closed permanently in 1996, and operations were moved to Wakefield.
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In November 1957, birds flew over the marsh at Presquile Island, located in the James River at the eastern tip of Chesterfield County. The largely untouched 1,329-acre island was designated in 1953 as the Presquile National Wildlife Refuge, which harbors wildlife, including bald eagles. The refuge may be visited, but only with advance reservations.
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In June 1985, Edward Harris lit the Virginia Special Olympics torch at the University of Richmond. The event drew thousands of disabled athletes, coaches and volunteers. The torch arrived on the campus at the end of a 20-mile relay from the state Capitol. The first International Special Olympics Games were held in July 1968.
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In July 1972, auctioneer Bernie Pleasants of Red Gate Horse Farm in Montpelier sold about 50 Assateague Island wild ponies at the annual auction in Chincoteague on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The Chincoteague Volunteer Fire Co. continues to host a pony auction to help control the herd’s size and to raise money for operations.
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In June 1976, 4-year-old Beth Vetrovec had a difficult time selecting a kitten for adoption at the Richmond SPCA. (An adoption advocacy poster on the wall behind her featured Morris the Cat, the popular advertising mascot for the 9Lives brand of cat food.)
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In August 1953, city workers trimmed trees along the 700 block of West Grace Street in Richmond.
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In May 1987, patrons at Regency Square in Henrico County filled the mall’s new food court, which included 11 eateries on the mall’s lower level between Miller & Rhoads and Sears. The dining space accommodated up to 450 people and was the first phase of a $5 million renovation at the mall.
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In August 1970, Richmond students waited for the buses at the corner of Westover Hills Boulevard and Forest Hill Avenue in South Side as the school year got underway.
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In April 1937, workers with the Works Progress Administration built riverfront dikes to protect Richmond from flooding. The James River was expected to reach a 26-foot crest after heavy rains, which had shut down major bridges and roadways. The WPA was a New Deal employment program, and this flood project involved about 200 workers.
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In February 1959, the parking lot was full at the new Food Fair grocery store on West Broad Street in Richmond, near downtown. The chain, founded in Pennsylvania, was one of the largest in the country at the time and was planning a half-dozen or more stores in the Richmond area. (The grand opening here was supposed to feature retired Army Gen. Omar Bradley, who was on Food Fair’s board of directors, but he instead had to appear as a witness at a trial.)
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In February 1942, a blackout test during World War II — in case enemy aircraft flew over the city — darkened the interior of many buildings in downtown Richmond. The one-hour exercise, which covered the Richmond and Tri-Cities areas, required that buildings and residences turn off lights or prevent light from being seen from the outside. Buses, ambulances and personal vehicles were also asked to stay off the roads.
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In July 1967, beauty queens and convertibles gathered on Interstate 64 to celebrate a new 9-mile stretch of highway from the Bryan Park area at Interstate 95 to Short Pump in Henrico County. In lieu of a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the $23 million project, the lead car drove over a traffic counter cable.
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This October 1988 image shows East Broad Street looking west into downtown Richmond from Church Hill. That month, radio stations WRVA-AM and WRVQ-FM announced plans to leave their Church Hill studio building after 20 years for new space in South Richmond.
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In March 1989, Willie Vance Harris of Smith Advertising Co. changed a billboard at the intersection of Wythe and West streets in Petersburg.
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In February 1971, James Herbert Bryant (left) and Paul Jackson assessed construction on their new McDonald’s restaurant on Mechanicsville Turnpike in Richmond. The city natives started Bryant-Jackson Corp. and invested about $300,000 to build the restaurant.
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In May 1959, Ronald Yaffe performed a levitation magic trick. Yaffe, a 19-year-old freshman at Richmond Professional Institute, planned to study optometry but enjoyed performing magic as a hobby.
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This October 1943 image shows a building near West Cary and South Nansemond streets in Richmond’s Carytown area. Built around 1851, it once served as a tollkeeper’s home but later became an office for Williams & Harvey Nursery. A shopping center is on the site today.
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This April 1955 image shows The Hauke Press, a commercial printing business at 6 E. Main St. in downtown Richmond. The firm, which printed everything from newsletters to stamps, was owned at the time by Heywood Hartley, who also was a dog breeder and served as president of the Virginia Kennel Club.
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In July 1966, master craftsman G.H. Boyer (right) gave apprentice Carl C. Spivey instructions on how to inlay wood at Biggs Antique Co. on West Marshall Street in Richmond. Biggs was a leading U.S. manufacturer of Colonial reproduction furniture, and its work could be found in private homes as well as the Hotel John Marshall and the Miller & Rhoads Tea Room. Biggs was purchased in 1975 by the Kittinger Co., which had a long association with Colonial Williamsburg.
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In September 1991, housekeepers Josephine Scott (left) and Joy Brown competed in a regional Super 8 Motel bed-making competition at a Radisson Hotel ballroom in downtown Richmond. Twelve finalists from the Mid-Atlantic states vied for three spots in the Super 8 national contest slated for the following February in New Orleans; the national winner would get a new car.
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In February 1971, the Boulevard “Nickel” Bridge got a new automated toll plaza with enclosed toll booths and a chute into which drivers could pitch their coins. With its four booths, the new plaza accommodated two lanes of traffic in each direction. The old booths are in the background.
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In February 1950, Shepherd “Shep” Walker carried 60 pounds of flour, meal and sugar in a bag on his head in Palmyra in Fluvanna County. Walker, 75, said he started using the technique when he was a boy, after seeing his mother carry a bucket of water on her head without spilling a drop.
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In March 1956, A.B. Buchannon ascended a fire tower on U.S. Route 60 near Sandston in Henrico County to begin his daily watch for forest fires. Virginia’s brush-burning law had just gone into effect, and through mid-May, trash or brush could be burned only between 4 p.m. and midnight.
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In August 1976, what is now known as the Weisiger-Carroll House was still in rough shape at 2408 Bainbridge St. in the Manchester area of South Richmond. That year, a new claimant on the title led to the discovery of the house’s historical significance. The 1½-story frame and brick dwelling was estimated to have been built in the 1760s and served as a private home as well as a hospital during the Civil War. The home is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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In February 1954, Norma Cook inspected and graded eggs at E.C. Alexander & Co. of Richmond. The staff would produce thousands of cartons per year that were sealed according to federal-state labeling guidelines; the company also handled a large volume of poultry.
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In May 1968, Barbara Yost, who was Miss Virginia 1967, reflected on her time as a beauty queen during a visit to the Executive Mansion in Richmond. The 19-year-old Roanoke native planned to attend Radford University. She said her favorite moments as Miss Virginia included attending the festivals throughout the state and participating in the March of Dimes telethon in Tennessee.
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In January 1978, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Miller assessed the damage done to their car by a tree that fell after a night of strong wind. The Chesterfield County couple had just purchased the car.
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In May 1977, A.S. “Slim” Mistr showed off his pick of the day at his strawberry field off Darbytown Road in Henrico County. Mistr and his family owned one of eight pick-your-own strawberry farms in the state at the time, and he and his 8,000 plants were expecting plenty of visitors in the upcoming weeks.
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In July 1963, riders boarded an “executive special” bus on Patterson Avenue at Three Chopt Road in Richmond. Virginia Transit Co.’s expedited service to and from downtown had limited stops, and the maiden voyage into downtown took 24 minutes. The morning bus left Three Chopt at 8 a.m., and the evening bus left at exactly 5:10 p.m. from 10th and Broad streets.
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In May 1952, Caesar Wilkins (right) passed the mail to Rudolph L. Cavan for rail transport from Broad Street Station in Richmond. The RF&P Railroad’s No. 16 train then took the mail to Washington. On an average day, nearly 3,000 sacks of mail and parcel post were handled by 270 railway mail employees working out of Richmond.
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In July 1978, Chris Trebour (in chair) worked on a custom skateboard in the company of friend Jeff Brongon. Trebour, a rising junior at Clover Hill High School in Chesterfield County, learned to make his own boards after realizing how expensive the hobby could get. So he started Zodiac Skateboards and sold his boards locally.
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In September 1989, former teacher Thelma Smith visited Bellevue Elementary School in Richmond to offer help on the first day of class: She pinned bus numbers on pupils as they arrived.
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In February 1957, pedestrians on East Grace Street at North Fourth Street in downtown Richmond endured some light snow during the afternoon.
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In May 1960, the Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals held its Be Kind to Animals Week. Here, the organization’s Mrs. Samuel B. Taylor accepted a 50-cent payment from Deborah, a 4-month-old chimpanzee.
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In May 1983, patrons of Stonewall Café on West Main Street in Richmond dined on the restaurant’s patio. The building was constructed in the 1880s and was used as an elementary school until 1962 — it was once Stonewall Jackson School and West End School, and earlier, it housed the Richmond Normal School. The building was sold to a developer in 1980, and today, the space houses the Baja Bean Co. restaurant.
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In August 1956, refuge manager John Walther checked fence poles that were part of a deer-prevention project on Presquile Island, located in the James River at the eastern tip of Chesterfield County. The largely untouched 1,329-acre island was designated in 1953 as the Presquile National Wildlife Refuge, which harbors wildlife, including bald eagles. The land was originally part of a peninsula before it was severed to create a channel for boats in the 1930s. Historically, the island was occupied by Native Americans.
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In July 1949, shoppers ducked into doorways or under awnings on Grace Street between Fourth and Fifth streets in downtown Richmond. Summer heat left the block unusually quiet for a Saturday afternoon.
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In April 1966, Richmond police officers (from left) Christopher Stokes, John W. Harris and H.L. Coleman reviewed items recovered from a series of North Side burglaries. There had been about two dozen residential break-ins in the Washington Park, Ginter Park and Barton Heights areas in the preceding two months. Police initially recovered about $1,700 in stolen property (equivalent to nearly $14,000 today) and arrested five 14- to 16-year-olds and a 19-year-old in some of the burglaries.
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In July 1952, workers were preparing to restore and convert a 115-year-old home into offices on the southwest corner of Franklin and First streets in downtown Richmond. Part of the project included removing the mansard roof.
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In March 1967, Richmond police officer Glenwood W. Burley took a moment away from his patrol work to play baseball with youths in the Fulton neighborhood. Burley turned up the volume on his car’s police radio so that he could still monitor calls. (In 2016, long retired from the department, Burley completed his efforts to relocate a neglected Richmond police memorial from downtown to Byrd Park.)
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In September 1956, children played in an alley on Harrison Street near Main Street in Richmond. An accompanying story noted that although there were 38 playgrounds and 22 athletic fields in the city, the space was limited and usually crowded. Several areas, particularly in the Fan District and west of Monroe Park, lacked playgrounds altogether, so youths played in the streets and alleys.
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In May 1971, as Amtrak consolidated passenger rail service in America, E.M.C. Quincy (left) of the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce presented a gift of Richmond tobacco products and a record about Virginia to Amtrak’s Teresa Cunningham at Main Street Station in downtown Richmond. A number of Virginia mayors, including Richard Farrier of Staunton (center), attended the ceremony, which welcomed Amtrak service on the former Chesapeake and Ohio Railway line from Newport News to Cincinnati.
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In August 1952, Ryland Wilkinson, 14, played with Kinky, the kinkajou he discovered at a used-car lot while helping make milk deliveries near Carytown in Richmond. The exotic animal, about the size of a cat, had escaped from the Cavalier Pet Shop on West Cary Street, about two blocks from the auto lot. Ryland returned Kinky and received a $5 reward.
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In July 1989, the Annabel Lee docked at Westover Plantation in Charles City County as passengers prepared for a tour. The reproduction paddle-wheeler offered dinner cruises and entertainment on the James River from 1988 through 2003. The boat had seating for more than 200 passengers, plus two full-service bars and two dance floors. After attendance declined, the owners moved the Annabel Lee to the Washington area at the beginning of 2004.
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In August 1976, former child movie star Shirley Temple Black visited Colonial Williamsburg as part of her duties as the first female chief of protocol of the United States. The president of Finland was visiting the area, though onlookers were more interested in spotting Temple. She previously served as U.S. ambassador to Ghana, and she later was ambassador to Czechoslovakia.
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In February 1968, members of the Virginia Federation of Women’s Clubs from Northern Virginia toured the state Capitol, Executive Mansion and General Assembly during a visit to Richmond. From left are Mrs. Earle Mountcastle, Mrs. William Walker, Mrs. Olin Bockes and Mrs. James B. Roberts.
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In May 1966, Richmond police officer Jesse W. Williams worked at the communications desk while nearly 400 people peered through a seldom-opened viewing window during a tour of police headquarters. The tours were arranged as part of National Police Week.
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In January 1967, professors Richard Terman (left) and Ian Callard (second from right) of the College of William & Mary biology department worked with students Steve Vore (middle) and Dick Friesen (right) on a lab research project related to population ecology.
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In May 1972, Charles Reuben styled a wig for Rhonda Johnson at Thalhimers in downtown Richmond. The department store had just introduced a line of wigs for African-American women; Reuben said short styles were in fashion for the upcoming summer months.
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In June 1970, Pizza Castle was among several areas that tempted customers at the new Giant Open Air Market along Maywill Street in Henrico County. The market, open 24 hours, included a series of smaller specialized stores — in addition to Pizza Castle, options included The Patio for prepared meals, The Marketplace for international foods and wines, and the Candy Circus with sweet treats. The Norfolk-based supermarket chain (no relation to the Giant chain in the Washington area) merged with Farm Fresh Inc. in the mid-1980s.
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In April 1941, a U.S. Navy dive bomber from Washington performed an exhibition over Hermitage Airport in Henrico County in which a two-way radio conversation with the pilot was broadcast on loudspeakers. At the exhibition (from left) were Dr. George Williams of the Naval Reserve Medical Corps, bomber pilot Lt. Thomas Wagner, Congressman Dave Satterfield Jr., Lt. Cmdr. Lewis Lee (who accompanied Wagner), and George Mercer of the West Richmond Business Men’s Association, which sponsored the exhibition with the Naval Reserve cadet training program.
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In March 1977, Charlotte Swann, manager of the Williamsburg SPCA kennel, held a litter of puppies. She noted at the time that 7 of 10 dogs didn’t find a home in the first month after they were brought to the kennel.
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In April 1966, about 100 people waited in line outside the Division of Motor Vehicles headquarters on West Broad Street in Richmond to purchase 1966 license tags before the deadline. DMV reported at the time that about 1.3 million of 1.6 millions sets of 1966 tags had already been purchased.
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In September 1972, 11-year-old Todd Trimble of Richmond was one of the 101 players in the Virginia Chess Championship, held over three days at the Sheraton Motor Inn in Richmond. In the final, Williamsburg’s Charles Powell defended his title by beating Richmond’s Lev Blonarovych in a five-hour match.
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In March 1953, a bus enjoyed a clear path to pick up passengers at a stop on Broad Street in downtown Richmond. A new parking ban on Broad and some surrounding streets aimed to relieve downtown traffic during the business day.
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In March 1953, a bus enjoyed a clear path to pick up passengers at a stop on Broad Street in downtown Richmond. A new parking ban on Broad and some surrounding streets aimed to relieve downtown traffic during the business day.
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In June 1957, a boy rode his bike along a sidewalk on a summer day in Richmond’s Oregon Hill neighborhood.
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In June 1984, actress Mary Tyler Moore had her makeup touched up between takes at Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond on the set of “Finnegan Begin Again.” The HBO romantic comedy film was shot all over Richmond and co-starred Robert Preston and Sam Waterston.
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In October 1965, North American forestry experts visited the Virginia Division of Forestry in Sandston and examined a pile of pine cones, which were being dried for seeds to use at the state tree nursery. The officials, in town for a two-day tour in Virginia, came from all over the United States, Canada and Mexico to discuss conservation and tree production.
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In June 1949, a worker carried potatoes from a field on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. An accompanying article said about 14,000 migratory workers reached farms on the Shore for the harvest season; some journeyed from Florida, to which they would return in winter. Fast workers could fill 125 hundred-pound bags in six hours.
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In March 1942, members of the Henrico Red Cross Motor Corps participated in a test drill in uniform. The women had completed courses in basic and advanced first aid, motor mechanics and blackout driving. The motor corps was established by the American Red Cross in 1917 during World War I to transport wounded soldiers to local hospitals and deliver supplies.
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In September 1944, Richmond city employees hurriedly made preparations for a James River flood by filling and loading sandbags. The James ultimately rose to 24.2 feet in the city after heavy rains throughout the river’s watershed.
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In September 1944, Richmond city employees hurriedly made preparations for a James River flood by filling and loading sandbags. The James ultimately rose to 24.2 feet in the city after heavy rains throughout the river’s watershed.
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In July 1985, Farm Fresh Inc. prepared to open a grocery store on Brook Road in Henrico County. This was the fifth store in the Richmond area for the Norfolk-based grocer. The Brook Road location, which was open 24 hours a day, totaled 93,000 square feet and had 18 checkout lanes. In addition to groceries, the location had a bookstore, delicatessen, post office, cheese shop, restaurant, video entertainment center and bulk sales department.
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In June 1976, an automobile (minus its tires and gas tank) was fed into a fragmentizer, which could crush the vehicle in less than a minute using an array of hammers weighing nearly 400 pounds each. The fragmentizer was in Richmond’s Deepwater Terminal area and was used by Peck Iron and Metal Co. Inc. to crush vehicles into fine chunks of metal. Peck Iron estimated that the fragmentizer “ate” 100,000 autos during the previous year.
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In October 1967, Mark Thacker of Ocean City, Md., a freshman at Richmond Professional Institute (now Virginia Commonwealth University), leapt over a hurdle during an RPI skateboarding championship. Thacker finished second in the competition, which involved about a dozen students. The contest, held according to U.S. Skateboard Association rules, included required and freestyle maneuvers.
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In April 1972, J.J. Phaup, a 92-year-old farmer in Buckingham County, plowed his 550-acre farm. Although farming technology had improved over the years, Phaup preferred his horses over a tractor — even if he could cover only about 8 acres per day. He said he had been working since he was 10 years old.
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In December 1972, 16-year-old auto mechanics student Linda Turner practiced her trade at the Richmond Technical Center. Turner was the first female in the program. “If I ever got stranded,” she said, “I wouldn’t want to wait two days for somebody to come help me.”
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In September 1984, a crowd of almost 6,000 watched the Richmond Braves play their final Triple-A baseball game at Parker Field on the Boulevard. Days later, the stadium was leveled to make way for the Diamond, which debuted the following year and is now home to the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels.
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In January 1950, postal officials inspected a new highway post office bus that would operate between Richmond and Sanford, N.C. The privately owned and operated service would transport and sort mail while in transit.
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In September 1981, newlyweds Judy Meese and Branch Carpenter got married life off to a flying start: They took a hot-air balloon ride after exchanging vows in a field in Hanover County’s Montpelier area. The ride would take them to Hanover County Airport, and family and friends would await them at a reception in Richmond.
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In August 1963, magician Mark Wilson performed a levitation trick on Terry Bryant at the Hotel John Marshall in Richmond. Wilson created and starred in a nationally televised Saturday morning show, “The Magic Land of Allakazam,” and was in Richmond as a featured guest at a magician conclave. The gathering brought together almost 200 magicians for two days of training.
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In April 1966, professor Robert Gay adjusted equipment in a newly air-conditioned and heated laboratory at Richmond Professional Institute (Virginia Commonwealth University today). The temperature-controlled lab for engineering technology students was believed to be one of the most advanced in the country.
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In February 1966, off-duty Richmond police officers Walter Reid (left) and Robert Mallory played pool in a new recreation facility in the basement of the Safety, Health and Welfare Building in downtown Richmond. The lounge featured three pool tables, six game tables, two large sofas, four lounge chairs and a television.
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In February 1986, an explosion rocked a row of houses on Davis Avenue in Richmond’s Fan District. The blast inside one home blew out bricks, windows and a back wall. Police and fire officials also discovered a fire in the home’s basement, but the cause of the fire and explosion was not immediately known.
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In September 1965, the El Rancho, an Italian cattle ship, loaded 88 tons of hay at Richmond’s Upper Terminal shipping yard on the James River. The mountain of hay would feed a herd of about 400 mostly dairy cattle from Virginia that would make the trans-Atlantic journey to Italy. The cattle shipment was the first of its kind for Richmond.
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In October 1986, a plaque dedication ceremony marked the addition of Richmond’s Fan District to the National Register of Historic Places. The event, which included songs from the Fox School choir, capped a two-year effort by the Fan Woman’s Club in cooperation with state landmark officials. More than 3,000 buildings in the Fan were photographed and surveyed in the campaign.
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In August 1950, Richmond police officer J.T. Parks studied a set of fingerprints. The police force had amassed 80,000 sets starting in 1915, and officials were discussing plans to expand space for fingerprint files.
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In June 1967, students at the Richmond Professional Institute (the predecessor of Virginia Commonwealth University) walked outside the school library. At the time, the library’s collection had grown to about 85,000 volumes but was still well short of what a college accreditation council said was appropriate for a school of RPI’s size.
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In September 1961, T.W. Redmond of the State Highway Department assessed the stock of anti-snow chemicals in a Richmond-area department storage shed on Midlothian Turnpike. Although the chance of snow was months away, preparations for winter weather were made far in advance.
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In January 1943, William H. Haskins beheld what was left of his Health Centre Inc. bowling alley at Hermitage Road and Meadow Street in Richmond after a fire. The sprawling brick building, which opened in 1928 and had 36 lanes, was destroyed.
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In June 1982, a peacock checked out the Italian Garden at Maymont. Peacocks roamed free in the Richmond park for many years until the early 1990s. Maymont has not had peacocks in its animal family since 2013.
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In February 1981, Richmond Mayor Henry L. Marsh III operated a backhoe to kick off Project One, which included the construction of the Greater Richmond Convention Center. The project was part of a deal between Marriott Corp. and the city housing authority to finance and build a hotel/convention center in downtown Richmond.
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In January 1946, these overflowing trash cans typified the conditions of Richmond’s yards, alleys and back porches at the beginning of the year. Because of the holidays, illness, bad weather and manpower shortages, the city was far behind on trash collection. Pictured is an alley between First and Foushee streets near Grace Street downtown.
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In September 1976, seven former Prince Edward County residents reunited on the lawn of the former R.R. Moton High School (later Prince Edward County High School), from which they were bared in the 1960s during the state’s Massive Resistance to integration. From left are Frank Early, Betty Ward, G.A. Hamilton, Hilda Thompson, LaNae Johnson, Bessie Shade and Douglas Vaughan. Hundreds of former county students from the era attended the reunion.
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In October 1957, Loxelley Cashion Jr. of the Richmond Public Works Department operated a heating and planing machine to smooth pavement over a portion of Broad Street.
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In December 1973, Richmond police bicycle patrolman William W. Fuller Jr. stopped for a downtown chat with policeman Glen A. Brinson of the mounted unit.
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In October 1958, chemists Owen R. Blackburne (left) and Bill Simmons distilled volatile acids at the Richmond Sewage Disposal headquarters near Rocketts Landing.
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In January 1965, librarian Jean Bear scanned the Richmond Public Library’s new paperback rack. The soft-covered books were associated with mystery, sex and lesser forms of literature, with a reputation of being found at drugstores and wearing down after a few reads. Though cheaper for libraries to acquire, paperbacks were not preferred by patrons at the time, according to several Richmond librarians. The main library had only about 200 volumes available.
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In June 1957, a boy and girl sat outside the fire station at Cumberland and Laurel streets in Richmond’s Oregon Hill neighborhood. The station, built in the late 19th century, housed two fire companies by the mid-1960s, when it was slated to be replaced by two new stations elsewhere.
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In September 1978, plastic drain pipe was shaped into a 60-foot “serpent” in the Yeocomico River near Kinsale on Virginia’s Northern Neck. Richmonder John Tighe created it to surprise fellow members of a Richmond boating group that was gathering for its annual fish fry. The sculpture mimicked a giant serpentlike creature – later nicknamed “Chessie” – that some people claim to have spotted nearby that summer.
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In November 1948, traffic moved through the intersection of Cowardin Avenue and Hull Street in South Richmond. The city was planning several pedestrian safety upgrades at the busy intersection, including painted crosswalks, new signage and a fence along Hull.
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In July 1942, manpower and a cart were a means of transporting new books to the Rosa D. Bowser Branch of the Richmond library during the gas-rationing days of World War II. Bowser was a prominent African-American educator and social activist in Richmond from the 1880s to the 1920s. The branch was the city library’s first that was open to African-Americans.
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In October 1963, Sussex County peanut farmer J. J. Lilley Sr. highlighted how that year’s severe drought had impacted his crop. At left are damaged vines from that season, compared to normal ones at right. The first commercial peanut crop in the U.S. was grown in Sussex in the 1840s, according to an industry marketing association.
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In April 1969, the Brook Hill mansion on Richmond’s North Side was part of a Ginter Park home tour. Dating to the early 18th century and known for its blend of Gothic Revival and Italianate architecture, the original structure was masked by 19th-century additions.
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In September 1954, Richmond Mayor Thomas P. Bryan cut the ribbon at the opening of the F.W. Woolworth Co. department store at Fifth and Broad streets in downtown Richmond. The $1 million building housed several departments for the nearby Miller & Rhoads, which had an earlier store on the site in the late 1800s.
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In March 1988, Helene Kahn stood in her GiGi Hats shop on East Grace Street in downtown Richmond. Kahn, who opened the store in 1950 and operated it until her death in 1996, offered hats, wedding veils and other millinery. In 1968, she was the first woman to lead the Downtown Retail Associates trade group.
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In March 1957, a barge was being filled with grain at the Upper Terminal shipping yard on the James River in Richmond.
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In July 1988, 15-year-old John Moncure — who was 5 feet, 9 inches tall — was dwarfed by the roots of a tree that fell through his neighbor’s house on Lakeside Avenue in Henrico County during a storm. The teen’s father estimated that the tree was 150 feet tall.
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In July 1988, 15-year-old John Moncure — who was 5 feet, 9 inches tall — was dwarfed by the roots of a tree that fell through his neighbor’s house on Lakeside Avenue in Henrico County during a storm. The teen’s father estimated that the tree was 150 feet tall.
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In November 1964, the Richmond Planning Commission was considering proposals, including a tobacco exhibition center, for the former Libby Prison site from the Civil War. At the time, a junkyard occupied the block bounded by 20th, 21st, Cary and Dock streets downtown.
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In December 1991, wrestlers Hulk Hogan (left) and Ric Flair battled in front of a huge crowd at the Richmond Coliseum. During the match, Flair snuck in brass knuckles and got on the bad side of referee Earl Hebner.
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This March 1985 image shows a hillside in South Richmond’s Woodland Heights neighborhood, near 27th Street, where homes would be built. The builders planned two-level houses with the living room, dining room and kitchen on the upper level and bedrooms and a sitting room downstairs. Both levels would have decks overlooking Riverside Drive.
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In February 1962, the third annual City Women’s Bowling Tournament was underway at Sunset Bowl in Richmond. The two-day competition, organized by the Greater Richmond Woman’s Bowling Association, drew almost 80 teams. The Security Industrial Loan team won.
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In January 1991, Chamberlayne Co. Inc. workers Wesley Boyette and Craig Simpson put finishing touches on a parking garage in Richmond’s Carytown area while the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Crenshaw Avenue facility was held at street level.
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In May 1987, Larry Ingram, president of Neighbors of Chimborazo Park, stood at a contaminated spring along slowly shifting land on Chimborazo Hill in Richmond’s East End. The Church Hill group had expressed concerns about the hill; city officials said the issue was being studied as part of a multiyear improvement program.
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In April 1982, instructor Noel Baebler (left) guided students in the use of video equipment during a visual literacy program at George Mason Elementary School in Richmond. With him are students (from left) Darrell Quarles, Rodrecus Robinson, Vernon Taylor, Freeman Coley and Carolyn Burchett.
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In June 1966, a woman picketed in front of a Western Union office in Richmond. Members of the Commercial Telegraphers Union, including about 50 locally, walked off the job for several hours to dramatize their demands for pay raises. On the same day, the union and Western Union agreed to a one-week contract extension to avoid further disruptions while negotiations continued.
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--Transaction Represents Convergix's Third Acquisition in Plan to Build a Market Leading Automation Solutions Provider Targeting a $500 Billion+ Global Market--
DETROIT and ARBROATH, Scotland, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Convergix Automation Solutions ("Convergix"), an automation solutions company backed by leading private equity firm Crestview Partners ("Crestview"), has completed the acquisition of AGR Automation ("AGR"), a UK-based provider of custom, high-performance automation design and systems integration primarily to the life sciences industry. Following Convergix's acquisitions of JMP Solutions in August 2021 and Classic Design in February 2022, AGR marks the third investment in Crestview's strategy to build Convergix into a diversified automation solutions provider targeting the global $500+ billion market, with a particular focus on the $70 billion global systems integration and connectivity segments. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1970, AGR is a leading designer, developer, and integrator of innovative and high-value automated systems to multinational customers across a variety of sectors, including life sciences and consumer goods. With end-to-end systems integration capabilities and a focus on precision applications, AGR's approximately 130 employees work across three locations in Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland. AGR's Managing Director Derek Gaston will remain in an advisory role, and its senior managers will continue in their current leadership roles.
"The acquisition of AGR and its subsidiary company Aylesbury Automation accelerates Convergix's planned global expansion and marks our first foray into Europe," said Mike DuBose, Executive Chairman of Convergix. "AGR brings market-leading technical capabilities and exposure to strategic end markets such as life sciences and consumer goods, while expanding Convergix's capacity for growth. We are excited to partner with the AGR team to continue building a world-class provider of custom automation solutions to global customers. AGR's focus on engineering quality and commitment to customer satisfaction are well aligned with Convergix's culture and strategy. We look forward to leveraging our existing operations across North America and India to create more opportunities for AGR to deliver exceptional customer solutions."
Derek Gaston noted, "I am honored to have been part of building an innovative and high-quality provider of automated systems, which would not have been possible without the hard work and commitment of our exceptional team members and the loyalty of our customers. The AGR team is excited to join Convergix and to leverage its operational expertise to accelerate AGR's growth and enhance our ability to serve our valued customers."
About Crestview Partners
Founded in 2004, Crestview is a value-oriented private equity firm focused on the middle market. The firm is based in New York and manages funds with approximately $10 billion of aggregate capital commitments. The firm is led by a group of partners who have complementary experience and backgrounds in private equity, finance, operations and management. Crestview has senior investment professionals focused on sourcing and managing investments in each of the specialty areas of the firm: industrials, media and financial services. For more information, please visit www.crestview.com.
About Convergix Automation Solutions
Convergix Automation Solutions elevates the automation industry through comprehensive products, technology and services that improve productivity and maximize talent. By closing gaps in automation and through earned trust, Convergix leverages creative and solutions-oriented engineering and technology to allow its customers to reach their complete potential to develop, create and drive industries forward. For more information, please visit www.convergixautomation.com.
About AGR Automation
Founded in 1970, AGR is a leading automation integrator with extensive expertise in vibratory and centrifugal technologies, vision recognition, and robotics. Headquartered in Arbroath, Scotland with three locations across the U.K. and a strong commitment to innovation, AGR is an established partner capable of delivering highly specialized solutions across diverse systems and applications. For more information, please visit www.agr-automation.com.
Crestview Contact:
Jeffrey Taufield or Daniel Yunger
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jeffrey.taufield@kekstcnc.com / daniel.yunger@kekstcnc.com
(212) 521-4800
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Vanessa Stiles, APR
dgs Marketing Engineers
stiles@dgsmarketing.com
(317) 696-7102
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Eight years ago, a meteor believed to have been 2 feet long entered Earth's atmosphere at more than 100,000 miles an hour before exploding into tiny, hot fragments and falling into the South Pacific Ocean.
Some scientists believe it came from another star system, which would make it the first known interstellar object of its size to impact Earth.
Now, professor Avi Loeb, of the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, is planning an expedition to retrieve fragments of the meteor from the ocean floor. By analyzing the debris, he is hoping to determine the object's origins — even going so far as to make the extraordinary suggestion that it could be a technological object created by aliens.
Yet astronomers are wary of his claims, citing a lack of data on the object and insufficient evidence to support his bold conjectures about alien life.
What is he looking for?
The object that Loeb is searching for, designated CNEOS 2014-01-08, was detected in 2014 by a network of satellites used to monitor the skies for potentially dangerous asteroids. Using data published by NASA, Loeb and Amir Siraj, then a Harvard University undergraduate studying astrophysics, first suggested the object came from outside our solar system in 2019.
"It moved very fast, roughly 40 kilometers per second when it exploded in the lower atmosphere," Loeb said. "And from that, we can infer that it was moving much too fast to be bound to the sun."
Loeb and Siraj submitted a paper making their case to a peer-reviewed astronomy journal. The paper was rejected because their data was incomplete. Some of the data relied on observations from classified missile detection systems, making Loeb and Siraj's estimates of the object's velocity impossible for reviewers to verify.
But in April, a memo published by U.S. Space Command seemed to confirm that the object came from another star system.
6/ “I had the pleasure of signing a memo with @ussfspoc’s Chief Scientist, Dr. Mozer, to confirm that a previously-detected interstellar object was indeed an interstellar object, a confirmation that assisted the broader astronomical community.” pic.twitter.com/PGlIOnCSrW
— U.S. Space Command (@US_SpaceCom) April 7, 2022
Now, Loeb is launching a $1.5 million expedition to retrieve pieces of the meteor from the ocean floor. Based on data from the Defense Department, Loeb has focused his search to an area of nearly 40 square miles.
"It's just like mowing the lawn," Loeb said. "We are planning to use a sled with a magnet that will scoop a very thin layer off the top of the muck."
He says that testing the composition of the object could determine if it resembles those found in our solar system.
"There is also the possibility that it will be made of some alloy that nature doesn't put together, and that would imply the object is technological," Loeb said. "If you ask what my wish is, if it's indeed of artificial origin, and there was some component of the object that survived, and if it has any buttons on it, I would love to press them."
Other astronomers are very skeptical
Many astronomers dismiss the idea of the object being technological, saying there are far simpler and far more likely natural explanations. And some are hesitant to conclude the meteor even came from outside our solar system.
The biggest problem is the data itself. It's difficult to actually observe small, fast objects in the atmosphere.
"If you're a satellite and you're looking at a meteor ... you can get the left-to-right motion, but it's hard to tell if it's coming towards you or moving away from you," said Steve Desch, an astrophysics professor at Arizona State University. He said this would make estimates of the object's velocity prone to error, making it hard to confirm if it were interstellar.
The data is also "sanitized," Desch said. Because some of the data comes from a network that includes classified military satellites, the available data is stripped of information that could reveal U.S. defense capabilities, such as error bars that indicate precision of measurements.
Astronomer Robert Weryk studies near-Earth objects detected by the Pan-STARRS telescope, and he said the Space Command memo wasn't enough to draw firm conclusions about the object's origins.
"I kind of have to take it with a grain of salt," he said. "I understand why they won't release more information, but I think that would be essential ... to actually come to a conclusion about this object being interstellar."
"I think there's a case to be made that this could be interstellar in origin," Meenakshi Wadhwa, a planetary scientist at Arizona State University, said. "[But I would] add the caveat that none of the work so far on this is in the peer-reviewed literature. ... The science has not really been vetted to the extent that I would like to see it vetted."
Finally, Loeb's critics point to difficulties with the expedition itself.
"This is what I would generously call a dubious plan," said Ethan Siegel, an astrophysicist and science communicator who has vocally criticized Loeb's past claims about aliens.
Siegel and Desch agree there are too many variables — atmospheric winds and ocean currents, for example — to confidently pinpoint a search location. The search team would be looking for "only grams of material" after it had been "swirling around on the ocean floor for years," Desch said.
"If you want to invest in renting a submarine and going down to the bottom of the ocean on ... a wild-goose chase, you can do it," Siegel said. "If you want to take all of your money and dump it into the middle of the ocean, you can do that too."
Loeb is undeterred. To him, the expedition is a chance at making history. If Loeb finds pieces of the meteor and it is of interstellar origin, it could be the first time humans get their hands on an interstellar object of its size.
In response to his critics, Loeb describes his work as "interstellar archaeology."
"My point is if a cave dweller were to find a cellphone, the cave dweller would argue the cellphone is a rock of a type that we've never seen before," he said.
"And the only way to find out is to press some buttons on this cellphone and realize that it records your voice, it records your image. Then it will be clear that it is not rock."
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Consider the unremarkable city park. A postage stamp of green amid the concrete. Trees, swings, grass, a basketball hoop.
Maybe your park has a public pool. Maybe it has a walking path or a barbecue grill or a leafy spot that's good for watching birds. Yosemite it is not. Your park is not a vacation destination. Instead, it's something much more valuable: a little piece of nature, right where you live.
City parks are crucial precisely because they are mundane. Their accessibility is what gives them their power. There are about 2 million acres of public parkland in the 100 largest cities in the United States, according to the Trust for Public Land.
All that parkland helps protect millions of Americans from the effects of global warming. Pools and splash pads offer a place to cool off on dangerously hot days. Trees provide shade, pull carbon dioxide out of the air and even lower the temperature in nearby neighborhoods. Marshes, ponds and meadows soak up water when it rains to help keep roads and homes dry.
But climate change is threatening the very spaces that help us cope with it. As the Earth heats up, the effects of global warming are on display in urban parks across the country.
Global warming means more-severe floods and hurricanes, which damage park buildings, courts, playgrounds, walking paths and other infrastructure. Heat waves put stress on animals and plants and threaten native species. In the most extreme cases, the effects of global climate change temporarily make some parks in the U.S. downright dangerous for humans.
"[Parks] are part of the solution, but they themselves are vulnerable to some of the same threats," says Michelle Mueller Gamez, the manager of climate change research at the Central Park Conservancy in New York City.
But, like all urban environments, parks can adapt to a changing climate, at least to an extent. Scientists and local governments are working together to study how climate change is unfolding in urban green spaces and to figure out how to make parks more resilient.
Parks departments are on the front lines
Managing a city's worth of parks is a lot of work. There are ballfields to mow, trails to maintain, playground equipment to repair and swimming pools to staff. And there is rarely enough money to go around. Funding for parks has been stagnant or falling in most cities in the last decade.
At the same time, climate change demands ever more attention from parks departments, and dozens of cities have added new positions to meet those demands.
That includes resilience officers and risk managers, who are explicitly focused on global warming, as well as a small army of arborists, botanists, hydrologists, restoration ecologists and conservation biologists who think more broadly about how humans interact with nature.
The challenges they face are not always obvious. Take wildfires, for example. Climate change is exacerbating drought across the country, not just in the Western U.S. where the megadrought makes daily headlines. A hotter planet also means more wildfire risk in places like the Southeastern U.S., New England and the Midwest.
One of the best ways to reduce wildfire risk is to do controlled burns, where fire experts burn a section of grass or trees on purpose to keep the ecosystem healthy and reduce the amount of fuel available for a future, unplanned fire.
Cities in the Western U.S. have been doing controlled burns in city parks for decades. Now, parks departments in Austin, Detroit, Charlotte, Des Moines, Jacksonville, Houston and New York City are doing the same: setting fire to portions of parks on purpose to stave off more destructive blazes.
Matt McCaw manages such fires for the city of Austin. He says setting up a successful controlled burn requires a lot of expertise: You need to choose where and when to set it, and you need to understand exactly how it will behave so it doesn't get out of control. He brings two decades of fire experience to his job managing land for the Austin Parks and Recreation department.
In many cases, climate change requires cities to rethink what parks look like. After major floods damaged city parks in Des Moines, Iowa; Atlanta, Ga.; and Houston, Texas, local leaders in all three places redesigned parks so they would be able to withstand future floods.
Things that could be damaged by water, such as playgrounds and restrooms, are located on higher ground, and bike paths and grassy areas are relegated to the places most likely to be underwater after a storm. The parks are also designed to absorb and control water, in order to reduce flooding in nearby neighborhoods. Resilience and protection, all rolled into one park renovation.
"It's harder than it sounds. It's a science."
It takes a lot of work to keep plants and animals healthy in city parks, especially as the weather gets hotter. Heat waves put stress on trees that already have to live with soot in the air, polluted water and lesser indignities like humans carving initials into their trunks.
But keeping trees healthy is a huge part of protecting parks and people from climate change. Stands of diverse and native trees absorb and trap more carbon dioxide than other types of greenery. The carbon stored in the forests of New York City is equal to the carbon released by more than 400,000 cars driving for a year, according to a 2020 study.
Studies like that one are few and far between, however. We really do not know much about exactly how parks are reacting to, and helping to address, climate change. Enter the Central Park Climate Lab, which was launched this spring. The idea is for scientists, park employees and conservation groups to pool their money and labor and gather data about how climate change is affecting Central Park in Manhattan.
They're starting relatively small, by installing temperature sensors and mapping tree cover in the park. "We're learning a lot about challenges in measuring air temperature. It's harder than it sounds. It's a science," says Gamez, who helps lead research in the park.
But it's crucial information. In general, large green parks cool off the neighborhoods around them, but how much? And what happens if you replace native trees with other trees, or bushes, or a grassy soccer field? The answers could help cities make important climate-related decisions.
"We know houses adjacent to parks might need less air conditioning if they have green space that's keeping it cooler," explains Gamez. "As we're trying to reduce our carbon emissions, that's great."
The goal is to use Central Park, the grandfather of American city parks, as a testing ground that eventually helps inform park management across the country.
Protecting parks and people facing a hotter future
In some places, climate change is already making some city parks dangerous for humans.
Phoenix is known for its extensive and mountainous city parks.
But in the summer, many of those parks are not safe. It's simply too hot, and even seasoned hikers have collapsed from heat exhaustion. Minor injuries, like a sprained ankle or twisted knee, often become life-threatening emergencies when people are stranded in the sun.
Rescuing people from city parks does not fall to parks employees, but to the fire department. Special mountain rescue squads are made up of firefighters who train all year round so they can carry stretchers and first aid equipment up steep and rocky trails, and carry injured people down.
But it's become clear that no amount of training is sufficient on the hottest days. Last year, two city firefighters from an elite mountain rescue squad ended up in the hospital after doing back-to-back rescues from city park trails on a day when temperatures lingered near 115 degrees.
After that, the fire department asked the parks department for help. Some of the hiking trails should close on the hottest days, they argued. It was just too dangerous for residents and firefighters alike.
It was a sobering moment for firefighters, who like to think they're prepared for anything. "This is what I was made to do," says Tommy Reeve, a member of one of the mountain rescue squads. "I was made for being on the mountains and running in the heat."
But the weather is changing. "Sometimes when we're on the mountain when it's hot, it does worry me a little bit because I know we're in danger as well, of being overheated," he says.
Ultimately, the city decided to limit access to some of the most popular and exposed city park trails on the hottest days.
At the same time, the parks department is trying to encourage Phoenix residents to get outside safely. City park rangers are posted near popular trailheads in the summer, asking people if they have water and cellphones. And some city parks stay open late into the evening to encourage people to hike when temperatures are in the 90s instead of 110 degrees or more.
On a warm summer night, people flock to South Mountain Park, a sprawling and wild line of hills and valleys near the Phoenix airport. The parking lot is open until 9 p.m. in the summer — a particularly important adaptation in a city of cars — but many people also show up on foot, wandering up from cul-de-sacs that abut the park's trails.
It's peaceful, but not quiet. Planes and cars rumble in the distance. Crickets hum. A coyote calls out.
Matthias Kawski sits at the top of a hill, drinking a beer and looking at the stars and the bobbing headlights of mountain bikers deep in the park. Kawski loves the outdoors. He's drawn to epic landscapes. He says he has hiked large portions of the Grand Canyon.
But this little hill, behind his house, is the place he comes to most often. He's here every night. And it feels grand, in its own way. "I own this place," he says, gesturing broadly at the park laid out below him. "That's all for me." His little piece of nature, in the city.
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Kiya Tomlin x NFL, a new fashion-forward line of officially licensed NFL apparel
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Known for creating casually elegant styles in the US, women's fashion brand Kiya Tomlin, announced their latest NFL licensed collaboration, a new seven-piece clothing collection launching just in time for the start of the highly anticipated 2022 NFL football season. Kiya Tomlin X NFL means gameday style is taking a stylish turn and offers a fresh way for the millions of female NFL fans (41% of them to be exact) to show off their team spirit like never before.
"The Kiya Tomlin X NFL collection offers unique options, unlike anything that fans of both football and fashion have been able to find before. We look forward to bringing stylish pieces that integrate into their wardrobes and are wearable outside of gameday to even more fans this year." Kiya Tomlin.
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- All Kiya Tomlin clothing is designed, milled, and created in the USA with the utmost attention to detail from beginning to end.
- Made with sustainable bamboo blends, Kiya Tomlin integrates ownable and unique draping and design details that provide shape and stretch that moves with you, not against you.
- Designed to be worn long after the season is over. All pieces are made with comfort, style, and versatility in mind. They will stretch and hold their shape even after many wears and washes.
After a successful Steelers line last year, this season's collection is available for 10 teams including the Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Washington Commanders. Kiya Tomlin X NFL will be available starting August 30th, at $69 and up. For more information on this limited edition collection, visit www.kiyatomlin.us and starting in October at www.nflshop.com.
About Kiya Tomlin: Kiya Tomlin believes that true beauty comes from being comfortable in your own skin. Our clothes are meant to bring out your inner confidence, which is why we create pieces that let you shine from within. Proudly made in our workshop in Pittsburgh, PA, we ensure ethical, transparent, and sustainable practices from beginning to end and deliver only the highest quality clothing.
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A 30-year-old man was found dead late Tuesday night among the collapsed walls of a construction site at the Martin’s Famous Potato Rolls plant in Franklin County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Trooper Megan Frazer said the man’s body was located around 11:45 p.m. at the Martin’s plant off Garber Road in Guilford Township. His identity will be released after next of kin has been notified, Frazer said.
The 30-year-old worked for Wohlsen Construction, the general contractor at the site. State police said he was the only person unaccounted for after the collapse.
Franklin County dispatch reports said about three 25-by 50-foot sections of concrete came down around 2 p.m. Tuesday, just about the time that a storm was hitting the site. However, it’s unclear whether the incident was weather-related.
Each of the slab sections, individually, weigh many tons.
Martin’s spokeswoman Julie Martin told PennLive search-and-rescue teams were called in to conduct a painstakingly thorough search, in hopes the missing construction worker was alive in a void in the collapse zone.
“That’s why they’re moving very meticulously and carefully as they move things, hopefully to be able to locate him,” she said.
Martin said all employees at the Martin’s production plant, which has not yet been physically connected to the new site, were safe and accounted for and that operations continued Tuesday during search-and-rescue efforts.
Numerous fire departments responded to the scene and were involved in rescue, then recovery efforts, according to state police.
Martin’s broke ground late last year on the building is that company officials said will include approximately 260,000 square feet of additional production capacity and a 16,000 square foot cold dock upon completion. The company said the expansion was needed to meet increased demand for both its fresh retail and frozen international products.
State police are continuing to investigate.
Staff writer Charles Thompson contributed to this report.
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CLIVE, Iowa — Police in Clive are investigating after a car hit a man who was crossing the street Wednesday morning in the city.
It happened in the 16800 block of Tanglewood Drive just before 7:30 a.m., according to Clive Police Chief Michael Venema. The Urbandale Fire Department and the Clive Police Department responded to the scene.
The preliminary investigation shows a 70-year-old man was crossing Tanglewood Drive at 168th Court when an eastbound car driven by a 15-year-old struck him. Police said the driver had a valid school permit and he remained on the scene.
The teen told police he did not see the man in the street because the sun was in his eyes.
Police said bystanders provided aid to the man that was hit until EMS arrived. The victim was transported to Methodist Hospital in Des Moines with serious injuries. His name has not been released.
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Hatfield resident fear Firework Champions will sound like a 'war zone'
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Residents of Hatfield have expressed their concerns about a firework competition taking place in Hatfield House this coming September.
Firework Champions is a longstanding popular event that has reoccurred annually, and this year it will be held on Saturday, September 24 from 4pm to 10pm.
The competition will be held between three firework companies and the residents are concerned that the competitiveness will mean louder displays than usual, in order to win.
One resident, who lives a mile away from Hatfield House, said: “We had this last year and it was just awful. I have never been in a war zone and I am very sorry for people that have been or are in one but that is what it sounds like.
“Last year I put in a complaint to the licencing office in Environmental Health at the council and I never received a reply. The minute I saw that it was going on again this year, I called them again and said that I think they should at least have an Environmental Health Officer at the event, to measure the decibel levels.”
Last year, this resident had to shut her windows, air vents and even put in ear plugs to get some sleep, prior to an early morning shift.
She added, “I appreciate that Hatfield House must cost a fortune to run and they hold lots of events and I don’t blame them. They’ve had Michael Bublé, Chamber Music Festival, Paloma Faith, Simply Red, Classic Ibiza, Battle Proms, along with a lot of other non-noise related events like a Bee Keeping experience, the Willow 10k Fun Run, Wine Tasting Experience; none of those are going to impact on the local population.
“I’m thinking they just need to be a bit more considerate to the people that live in proximity to the louder events that are taking place.”
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A resident that lives in Haldens, to the North of Welwyn Garden City, could also hear the fireworks last year, even though the area is almost five miles away.
Multiple residents on the WHT’s Facebook page also complained about it being a sleepless night for their pets as they were terrified of the noise.
Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council said, “We are working with Hatfield House and the event organisers to help ensure that noise and other impacts on the local community are minimal.” | https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/firework-champions-concerns-9244220 | 2022-08-31T15:13:07Z | https://www.whtimes.co.uk/news/firework-champions-concerns-9244220 | true |
Obstruction emerges as key focus in Trump documents probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department says classified documents were “likely concealed and removed” from a storage room at former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate as part of an effort to obstruct the federal investigation into the discovery of the government records.
The FBI also seized boxes and containers holding more than 100 classified records during its Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago and found classified documents stashed in Trump’s office, according to a filing late Tuesday that lays out the most detailed chronology to date of months of strained interactions between Justice Department officials and Trump representatives over the discovery of government secrets.
The filing offers yet another indication of the sheer volume of classified records retrieved from Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Florida. It shows how investigators conducting a criminal probe have focused not just on why the records were improperly stored there but also on the question of whether the Trump team intentionally misled them about the continued, and unlawful, presence of the top secret documents.
The timeline laid out by the Justice Department made clear that the extraordinary search of Mar-a-Lago came only after other efforts to retrieve the records had failed and that it resulted from law enforcement suspicion that additional documents remained inside the property despite assurances by Trump representatives that a “diligent search” had accounted for all of the material.
It also included a picture of some of the seized documents with colored cover sheets indicating their classified status, perhaps as a way to rebut suggestions that whoever packed them or handled them at Mar-a-Lago could have easily failed to appreciate their sensitive nature.
The photo shows the cover pages of a smattering of paperclip-bound classified documents — some marked as “TOP SECRET//SCI” with bright yellow borders and one marked as “SECRET//SCI” with a rust-colored border — along with whited-out pages, splayed out on a carpet at Mar-a-Lago. Beside them sits a cardboard box filled with gold-framed pictures, including a Time magazine cover.
Though it contains significant new details on the investigation, the Justice Department filing does not resolve a core question that has driven public fascination with the investigation — why Trump held onto the documents after he left the White House and why he and his team resisted repeated efforts to give them back. In fact, it suggests officials may not have received an answer.
During a June 3 visit to Mar-a-Lago by FBI and Justice Department officials, the document states, “Counsel for the former President offered no explanation as to why boxes of government records, including 38 documents with classification markings, remained at the Premises nearly five months after the production of the Fifteen Boxes and nearly one-and-a-half years after the end of the Administration.”
That visit, which came weeks after the Justice Department issued a subpoena for the records, receives substantial attention in the document and appears to be a key investigative focus.
Though Trump insisted again Wednesday that he had declassified the documents at Mar-a-Lago, his lawyers did not suggest that during the visit and instead “handled them in a manner that suggested counsel believed that the documents were classified,” the Justice Department said.
FBI agents who went there to receive additional materials were given “a single Redweld envelope, double-wrapped in tape, containing the documents,” the filing states.
That envelope, according to the FBI, contained 38 unique documents with classification markings, including 16 documents marked secret and 17 marked top secret.
The investigators were permitted to visit the storage room but were not allowed to open or look inside any of the boxes, “giving no opportunity for the government to confirm that no documents with classification markings remained,” the Justice Department says.
During that visit, the document says, Trump’s lawyers told investigators that all the records that had come from the White House were stored in one location — a Mar-a-Lago storage room — and that “there were no other records stored in any private office space or other location at the Premises and that all available boxes were searched.”
After that, though, the department, which had subpoenaed video footage for the property, “developed evidence that government records were likely concealed and removed from the Storage Room and that efforts were likely taken to obstruct the government’s investigation.” The filing does not identify the individuals who may have relocated the boxes.
In their August search, agents found classified documents both in the storage room as well as in the former president’s office — including three classified documents found not in boxes, but in office desks.
“That the FBI, in a matter of hours, recovered twice as many documents with classification markings as the ‘diligent search’ that the former President’s counsel and other representatives had weeks to perform calls into serious question the representations made in the June 3 certification and casts doubt on the extent of cooperation in this matter,” the document states.
It says, “In some instances, even the FBI counterintelligence personnel and DOJ attorneys conducting the review required additional clearances before they were permitted to review certain documents.”
The investigation began from a referral from the National Archives and Records Administration, which recovered 15 boxes from Mar-a-Lago in January that were found to contain 184 documents with classified markings, including top secret information.
The purpose of the Tuesday night filing was to oppose a request from the Trump legal team for a special master to review the documents seized during this month’s search and to return to him certain seized property. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon is set to hear arguments on the matter on Thursday.
Cannon on Saturday said it was her “preliminary intent” to appoint such a person but also gave the Justice Department an opportunity to respond.
On Monday, the department said it had already completed its review of potentially privileged documents and identified a “limited set of materials that potentially contain attorney-client privileged information.” It said Tuesday that a special master was therefore “unnecessary” and that the presidential records that were taken from the home do not belong to Trump.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — India’s economy grew by 13.5% in the April-June quarter from a year earlier, pushed up by a boost in agriculture and manufacturing as pandemic curbs eased, official figures released Wednesday show.
The jump follows a 4.1% slump in the January-March quarter, but is lower than the 20.1% annual growth registered in the same quarter the previous year.
However, economists have cautioned that the growth this quarter may be followed by a slowdown. In July, the International Monetary Fund revised its growth forecast for India from 8.2% to 7.4% for the current fiscal year, which began in April.
Despite the revision, India would still be among the fastest-growing major economies in the world.
The double-digit growth in the April-June quarter comes at a time when the global economy is under strain, with major countries such as the United States and the United Kingdom facing high inflation. Prices have been rising as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues, triggering increased prices for energy and food.
India’s economy, Asia’s third largest, had been recovering from a pandemic-induced slump when a surge in omicron-fueled coronavirus cases starting in January prompted authorities to bring back some virus-related restrictions.
Multiple waves of COVID-19 outbreaks have badly hit India’s large informal sector, with unemployment rising to nearly 8.5% in August, according to data from the think tank Center for Monitoring Indian Economy.
India’s central bank projected inflation at 6.7% this fiscal year and raised its key interest rate by 50 basis points to 5.4%, in its third such hike since May.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northwestern Val Verde County in south central Texas...
* Until 1230 PM CDT.
* At 933 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 0.75 inches in 1 hour.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are possible in the
warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Langtry and Shumla.
The Pecos River near Langtry will reach minor flood stage shortly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, September 1, 2022
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1047 AM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.
* WHERE...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties.
* WHEN...Through late tonight.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.
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CINCINNATI, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David Wyler, President of the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, is working aggressively to help consumers best understand the complex changes with EV tax credits after the Inflation Reduction Act was signed this month.
"We are working hard to be optimally prepared in both selling and servicing EV vehicles in the future" stated David Wyler, "and that includes being able to explain to each consumer what EV vehicles qualify for EV credits, and how much that can be".
The Jeff Wyler Automotive Family put together a five minute video that simply explains the guidelines for EV tax credits for this year and upcoming years. This video is helpful for both consumers and dealers trying to understand the complex changes released this month.
"As a family owned and operated dealership since 1973, we are always seeking to be more consumer facing" shared David Wyler, "and knowing that EVs will be a huge part of our future, we are working hard to be the EV experts in our market".
The Jeff Wyler Automotive Family is respected as a leader in the nation with innovation. "Our core focus is to always lead when it comes to ensuring our consumers are fully satisfied" Wyler said, "and having our dealerships fully prepared for selling and supporting EVs is a top priority".
Jeff Wyler Automotive Family has been a part of the Cincinnati dealership market since 1973, when Jeff Wyler Chevrolet opened in Batavia, OH. Jeff Wyler was an innovator of the auto mall concept, and in the following decades the Wyler Auto Family has expanded to 23 locations, to include 4 auto malls and over 40 franchises. The Jeff Wyler Automotive Family sold over 45,000 new and used cars in 2021.
The Wyler Family Foundation contributes more than $1 million annually to the communities it serves.
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LONDON (AP) — It was a warm Saturday evening and a group of journalists had gathered at a Paris restaurant to enjoy the last weekend of summer. At sometime past midnight, phones around the table began to ring — seemingly all at once — as news desks contacted reporters and photographers to alert them that Princess Diana’s car had crashed in the Pont de l’Alma tunnel.
Here’s how the news of Diana’s death unfolded in the early hours of Aug. 31, 1997, and the days that followed as told by journalists who covered the story for The Associated Press.
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Jocelyn Noveck, then Associated Press news editor in Paris:
“We were paying the bill and all of a sudden there was this cacophony of mobile phones going off. The first one that went off was a British reporter’s, a British cameraman, and he just got up and started running. And the rest of us called out, `What happened?’ And he just said, `The Princess of Wales! Crash!’ And then kept running.”
“The first thought there was oh, maybe one of the boats that go up and down the Seine, the Bateaux Mouches, maybe one of them is called the Princess of Wales and it crashed into the banks of the river. That sounded like a digestible story to imagine. But, of course, soon we realized that Diana had been in a car, in a limousine … the Mercedes had crashed.”
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Stuart McAlister, former Associated Press cameraman in Paris:
“I got down to the tunnel and it was chaos, absolute chaos. There were late-night revelers and tourists who, of course, were walking at that time of night to go back to their hotels. They were on top of the Pont de l’Alma looking down. They couldn’t see anything because they were on the top of the bridge. … The police were doing what they could to keep people back. Of course, having a press pass, I just jumped into the road, ran into the center of the road … I could very clearly see emergency vehicles and the Mercedes down in the tunnel. So I stood on this intersection and started filming what I could.”
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Jerome Delay, AP photographer:
“I parked my motorcycle, and as I parked it, I saw a police van pull out and with windows you could see through. And I saw some colleagues in that police van. My first thought was, ‘Well, if there is a picture to be made, they were there before — they have it. I’m just going to be here to pick up the pieces.’ Well, it turned out they made some pictures, that the rest of their film had been seized and everything. And I started to shoot from afar what was pretty much a car accident, of all things. … I don’t like to call it luck because this was not a very pleasant situation. People got hurt. People died. But they brought a tow truck and a crane to remove the vehicle, at which point I just moved. It was very easy. I mean, there was no real police blockade or anything like that stopping me from doing my work. I guess I was very discreet because I was not carrying 20 cameras around my neck and screaming to the world, ‘Let me go through, I’m a journalist, I have rights, blah, blah, blah.’ I was just making my way slowly to where I was supposed to be to be able to see. And I shot some pictures from the overhead as the car was pulled out of the tunnel on that flatbed truck. And it turns out, I think, over my 30 years at The Associated Press, that might be the worst picture I ever shot, but also the most published picture I ever shot, because, I guess, its historical value.”
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Chris Burns, former AP reporter:
“I went to the hospital, Salpetriere, where Diana was taken. And there we were watching as the flowers and the mourners were gathering outside and were waiting for news, waiting to hear something from the hospital, and it seemed like hours and it was hours. And finally they called a press conference before sunrise. And there the anesthesiologist was describing all the medical procedures that they went through to try to revive her. It was sort of painstaking. It took a while. We thought, ‘OK, well, well, is she alive? Is she dead?’ And then finally, after this long description, he said, ‘We were unable to revive her. We declared her deceased at …’ I think it was 4 a.m. And there was this moment of silence, this sort of pause. The way I felt was: Princesses don’t die this way anyway, do they? … And then everybody was scrambling for their phones. But that sort of moment of denial was quite moving, actually. Moving.”
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Yves Dam Van, former AP cameraman in Paris:
“My first memory is that it felt like the sky had fallen on us. As a journalist, you kind of think of all the events that could happen. Diana was not on the list because she was an icon for everybody, and icons don’t die. When the phone rang after midnight and I was told the news, I remained bewildered. I thought: ‘It’s not possible, it cannot happen. It’s impossible, someone is playing a joke on me.’”
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After Diana’s death, the story shifted to London, where members of the public gathered outside her home to mourn the loss of a young woman they had watched grow from a shy teenager into a glamorous princess who championed causes ranging from AIDS treatment to land mine removal.
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Ted Anthony, AP reporter who traveled from New York to help cover the story:
“I remember walking through Kensington Gardens and seeing all these flowers and drawings. I remember one vividly from Moomina from the Maldives that stuck out to me, and they were all just talking about how important Diana was in their life and in the way that they saw the world in her work on AIDS, her work with charities, and simply her status as a woman who had persevered and endured. … The thing I remember the most was that people who wouldn’t normally have been affected by this type of thing told me that they were deeply affected. And the whole people’s princess notion and (former Prime Minister) Tony Blair speaking about her and all of that, it all came together to form this — the word surreal is overused — but I think that it was a surreal few days where you felt like you were sort of caught up in something and carried along on a wave. And your job was to watch and chronicle and try to understand. But you knew that it was bigger than any one person around you.”
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Maureen Johnson, former AP London reporter:
“I do remember being out on the streets around Westminster and a bit further away and just the sheer numbers of people that had come. There seemed to be very little traffic and just people of all colors and backgrounds … and carrying these heaps and heaps of flowers. And it was almost unreal. There was a sort of silence in the center of London. And it went on for a number of days.”
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Myron Belkind, former London bureau chief
“It just shows you the impact that one person could have and she did it from 1981 until 1997. Hard to imagine she died at age 36. And I think also going back to Westminster Abbey, how could we ever forget Elton John playing and singing “Goodbye, English Rose”? It was a moment that I think united the country and the world. Here I am at age 82. I think it’s hard to imagine that could have happened with anyone else (other) than Princess Diana … It’s a lesson for us to watch in the future. There are others who will come to the fore of the public and it will have impact, but hard to imagine it will rise to the level of the life of Princess Diana.” | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/ap-a-moment-in-time-ap-journalists-remember-dianas-death/ | 2022-08-31T15:19:02Z | https://www.wpri.com/news/us-and-world/ap-a-moment-in-time-ap-journalists-remember-dianas-death/ | true |
After a decadelong spate of closures, one rural Tennessee hospital reopens
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Lessons for entrepreneurs hoping to grow their start-up into a Global Powerhouse
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It may come as no surprise to hear the name SMSPortal used synonymously with Omni-channel cloud communications. A 75 million dollar bootstrapped start-up that grew organically over the past 18 years, now dominating the global messaging market, shared a few lessons to their success.
The A2P messaging market is a competitive landscape and competing for customers meant SMSPortal needed to get a few things right in their pursuit of global success.
Recognising its potential for scale, and applying a few hard leant lessons to their formula for success, the founders outlined a few cornerstone lessons that entrepreneurs should stick to when starting up.
#1 No need for a unicorn, but be exceptional
It's not necessarily about finding a unicorn idea - SMSPortal simply leveraged an existing opportunity and did it better than anybody else. The lure of being all things to all people is often a trap for new entrepreneurs. Avoid over diversifying, find a niche and focus on it.
#2 When starting out, the environment matters
People matter, and the age old proverb "Steel sharpens steel" rings true. Gravitate towards people with a similar mindset, attitude and vision - a like-minded environment keeps the focus. This is paramount when starting out as too often the environment is the downfall of many young entrepreneurs.
#3 Trust the process
Success is not luck, there is a process, trusting this helps reproduce that success, and prevents complacency. Keeping the process, direction and goals consistent is the most effective way to take the step from good to great.
#4 Teams are an extension of their leaders - hire right
The number one lesson of them all, scaling correctly requires the correct people. Hiring right was the reason SMSPortal was able to continue growing. Hiring the right people meant trust, ownership and responsibility could be spread across teams. Without this any start-up is headed for an inevitable growth ceiling.
SMSPortal continues to grow from its bootstrapped roots and the lessons learnt should provide a perfect platform for other young start-ups wanting to succeed.
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NTAGI chief urges people to take precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine, says 'booster will act as insurance'
Urging the people to get inoculated with the precaution dose to combat coronavirus,Dr NK Arora, Chairman of India's COVID-19 Working Group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI), informed that booster doses act as insurance for health in the future. Added that in the last eight months, 90 per cent of patients admitted to hospitals did not received the booster doses.
New Delhi: Chairman of India's COVID-19 Working Group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI), Dr NK Arora, on Tuesday, strongly advocated for the precaution dose of COVID-19 vaccine. He appealed to people to take the booster dose a day after it was reported that only 20 percent of the eligible people in India have taken the precaution dose of COVID vaccine so far.
While urging the people to get themselves inoculated with the precaution dose to combat coronavirus, Dr Arora said, "I request everyone to take precautionary doses as our antibodies decrease after 6-8 months. Booster doses will act as insurance for our health in the future. According to the data, in the last 8 months, 90 per cent of patients admitted to hospitals did not received the booster doses."
He cautioned people against being complacent in the fight against the pandemic which has led to lakhs of deaths and crippled the economies across the world.
"COVID is very much around us and there is quite a significant transmission of viruses going on. Although we do not see a severe form of it and fortunately the number of deaths is extremely low," the chairman of the NTAGI said.
Meanwhile, the lowest coverage of precaution dose of COVID vaccine has been reported from Meghalaya, Jharkhand, Nagaland, Punjab and Haryana.
Officials on August 30 said that only around 12 per cent of the eligible 77 crore population in the age group of 18-59 years have been administered the precaution dose, while 35 per cent of the 16.80 crore population aged 60 years and above, healthcare and frontline workers have taken the booster dose.
The Union health ministry had launched the 'COVID Vaccination Amrit Mahotsava' on July 15, 2022 to accelerate the vaccination drive against coronavirus.
COVID Vaccine Amrit Mahotsav' campaign was launched to give an impetus to precaution dose as part of the national COVID vaccination drive. Under the campaign, free precaution doses at all government COVID vaccination centres for persons aged 18 years and above from July 15 to September 30, 2022 are being provided.
ORF has undertaken a first of its kind study to evaluate the extent of diversion of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) in India’s food stream and its impact on public health.
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Inside a brothel raid with the police, and their efforts to help sex trafficking victims
By Joe Donlon
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CHICAGO (WBBM) — Sex trafficking is a complicated problem that for many reasons is difficult for law enforcement to address and enforce.
But as CBS 2’s Joe Donlon found as he rode along for a sting operation earlier this summer, those challenges are not stopping efforts to fight trafficking. The Cook County Sheriff’s office is even using survivors to intervene.
We were behind Cook County Sheriff’s police as they pulled over a driver. It looked like a typical traffic stop, but it was not for a traffic violation.
Rather, the driver had just left a brothel in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, and sheriff’s police officers had been watching. What Sgt. Timothy Hannigan and his team really wanted was information.
“How to get in; what do you got to do when you get in? Who do you pay? What do you got to pay? Is there any secret word? Is there a secret text message you’ve got to send to get in there?” are the questions to which police want answers, Hannigan explained.
The people who are pulled over do talk to officers – and tell them everything, Hannigan said.
“Usually, they’re nervous, and then, they don’t want to get caught up with their wife,” Hannigan said. “So we talk to them. We just ask them if they’ll cooperate with us, and they do.”
Hannigan told Donlon the Sheriff’s police had been watching the Bridgeport brothel for two and a half weeks. The next step was to shut it down.
Joining a raid for the first time, was Pamela Nicole Dukes. She joined the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Special Victims Unit in January.
Donlon: “What is it about this that drew you to this job?”
Dukes: “There are a number of things that drew me to this job. Again, I keep no secrets. I am a survivor – domestic violence, human trafficking – and that kind of made me say yes to the job.”
For Dukes, it’s personal. She is on the support side of the team – stepping in to offer services to the women being trafficked, or basically, to rescue them.
“So like, they don’t have passports – their passports have been taken away – or they’re being threatened in some way, shape, form, or another,” she said.
Dukes explained that the women being trafficked usually cannot just walk away from the situation.
“Most times, no,” she said, “because there’s something tied to their liability or the liability of the people they love.”
More than a dozen officers were involved in the raid. An undercover officer went in first – to finalize an earlier online transaction in person.
The undercover officer was able to get in without ringing the doorbell.
Donlon: “Why do you have to wait for him to make the deal? Hasn’t the deal already been made online?”
Hannigan: “You don’t know who’s behind that message.”
That will actually become an issue in this case.
Right afterward, the officers went in – announcing themselves as police and ordering everyone to come out. Two people ran out the back door to get away, but officers were ready and waiting.
Meantime inside, there were two women. One started to cry as an officer talked with her – explaining to her that she was not in trouble.
The woman did not speak English, so the officer spelled it out – using her phone to translate.
Overall, sheriff’s police thought the operation went very well.
“As soon as we opened the door – there was a side door that I had officers over on standby. So as soon as we opened the door, the male and the female – the doorman and one of the females – took off,” Hannigan said.
The team took four people in for questioning. But what seemed like a textbook case took a twist weeks later.
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s office said it needed more information before bringing charges. Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart could not understand it.
Dart: “This is one – as a former prosecutor I can just tell you – I’m befuddled we didn’t get charges.”
Donlon: “That’s the basic question – how do you take a brothel down and no one gets prosecuted?”
Dart: “I don’t have any explanation whatsoever. The explanations I’ve been given so far – none of them make any sense.”
Since 2017, the county says its vice unit has taken down 15 brothels. A total of 18 people were charged.
Of those 18, six were convicted of promoting prostitution, three are still awaiting trial, and nine – or half of them all – had charges dismissed.
“This case – everything was there. There’s no like, ‘Well, we’re missing this or this.’ No, we have real victims. We have people we took into custody at the scene. We have people who are identifying them and their roles involved with this,” Dart said. “So there’s no missing element in this.”
Meanwhile, with the raid over, the work began for Dukes. She offered support to the two women inside the brothel.
Neither of the women will face charges, and both were able to leave for their home states.
It is an example of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office’s focus with trafficking and the sex trade – helping the women get out.
The Chicago Alliance Against Sexual Exploitation would like to see more of the same efforts from the Chicago Police Department. CAASE has trafficked prostitution-related arrests over time, and one study found that in 2017, 90.9 percent of arrests by Chicago Police were for “selling” offenses – in other words, the women.
Only 8.2 percent of arrests by Chicago Police were for buying or soliciting, while 0.5 percent were for other related offenses.
The county is trying to address that. It created a victims’ support services unit last year, and has already helped 136 victims obtain services and support.
“And that’s so heartening to us,” Dart said. “Yeah, sure, it’s not this macro thing where we’ve ended it all – no – but we have these little success stories that keep reminding us why we do this.”
“I don’t think that when we take this down, it’s the end of it at all,” Dukes added. “The work continues.”
Dukes told us one victim said, “No one out here is worrying or cares about me.”
Dukes told her, “We beg to differ.”
Meanwhile, the fact is everyone on the details knows the work continues
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Proposed alcohol guidelines recommend no more than 2 drinks per week
By Tom Yun
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TORONTO (CTV Network) — Newly proposed guidelines for alcohol consumption say Canadians should stick to a maximum of two drinks per week in order to reduce their risk of negative health consequences.
A report published by the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction (CCSA) Monday follows two years of research and a review of more than 5,000 peer-reviewed studies, and says alcohol in even small quantities can be harmful.
The current Health Canada guidelines, which were also created by the CCSA and last updated in 2011, say men should limit their alcohol consumption to no more than three drinks per day and 15 drinks per week, while women should stick with a maximum of two drinks per day and 10 drinks per week.
Under these guidelines, “one drink” is defined as 12 oz. of beer with 5 per cent alcohol, 5 oz. of wine with 12 per cent alcohol, or 1.5 oz. of hard liquor with 40 per cent alcohol.
But now, the CCSA says even three to six drinks a week can increase the risk of developing certain cancers, such as breast cancer or colon cancer, while more than seven drinks per week can increase the risk of developing heart disease and stroke.
“The risk of negative outcomes begins to increase with any consumption, and with more than two standard drinks, most individuals will have an increased risk of injuries or other problems,” the authors write in the report.
Cancer, the CCSA notes, is the leading cause of death in Canada and alcohol can cause at least seven different types of cancer. Heart disease is the second leading cause of death, and the CCSA says research over the last decade has shown that alcohol can cause problems for the heart.
“For many years, the commonly held belief that drinking in moderation offered protection against heart disease has been widely publicized. Research in the last decade is more nuanced with the most recent and highest quality systematic reviews showing that drinking a little alcohol neither decreases nor increases the risk of heart disease,” the report states.
“At higher levels of use, alcohol is a risk factor for most types of cardiovascular disease, including coronary artery disease and heart attacks, heart failure, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation and stroke,” it continues.
These health risks remain the same regardless of what type of alcohol is being consumed or how much alcohol tolerance the individual has, the CCSA says.
The CCSA also warns that the lifetime health risks from consuming more than two alcoholic drinks per week “increases more steeply for women than for men.” Because of differences in enzymes, genes, body weight, organ function and metabolism, the CCSA says alcohol has a greater impact on women and carries a higher risk of liver damage and diseases such as breast cancer.
On the other hand, men are more likely than women to drink in excess. As a result, men are also more likely to be involved in impaired driving collisions or become hospitalized for alcohol-related medical emergencies, the CCSA says.
“Overall, disproportionately more injuries, violence and deaths result from men’s drinking,” the authors write.
The CCSA also notes that alcohol consumption, especially for men, has also been frequently associated with violent behaviour, including intimate partner or sexual violence.
“No exact dose-response relationship can be established but consuming alcohol increases the risk of perpetrating alcohol-related violence. Thus, it is reasonable to infer that individuals can reduce their risk of perpetrating aggressive or violent acts by limiting their alcohol use,” the report states.
The CCSA has also begun a six-week online public consultation on the new drinking guidelines. Until Sept. 23, members of the public are invited to share their thoughts on in an online survey.
“We want people in Canada to have the latest evidence-based advice on alcohol to support them in making informed decisions about its use,” CCSA CEO Alexander Caudarella said in a news release. “We’re excited to enter these final stages. The feedback we receive will help us ensure the clarity and validity of the final updated Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking Guidelines we’ll be releasing this fall.”
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Aspiring writers of all ages in Itawamba County have a new opportunity to gain feedback about their works from their fellow writers. The Itawamba County Pratt Memorial Library has begun hosting a writer’s group the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.
The group was formed as a way to help local writers achieve a goal, but a writer's group can serve many purposes for aspiring and seasoned writers according to library manager Jeffrey Martin.
“The group could be a place to write with a group, a place to have others read your work and give suggestions, a place to share information about the publishing process, or any number of things,” Martin said. “I think it could be all of these at some point in time.”
Martin hopes that the group will eventually be able to publish a collection of works by the county’s writers through Amazon’s on-demand service. The proceeds from the sale of the collection will likely benefit the Friends of the Library. The organization provides support in various ways to the library throughout the year.
"This project is one that I strongly hope we are able to grow and benefit from for years to come. I know we have tons of great writers and aspiring writers in the area, and I hope this group will provide encouragement for them to work on growing their talents,” Martin said.
The group is open to all ages, and Martin hopes that eventually the library will be able to host groups for different age groups such as children, teenagers and adults. The next meeting will be Sept. 14 at 4 p.m.
“Creative writing is something that many people enjoy, but I feel like it often gets pushed to the backburner because most people have day jobs elsewhere and find themselves with little time to work on developing their craft,” Martin said. “I hope this group will provide inspiration for many to devote a small portion of their time to this pursuit.”
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India quarterly growth rises to 13.5% after pandemic slump
NEW DELHI (AP) — The Indian government says the country’s economy grew by 13.5% in the April-June quarter from a year earlier, pushed up by a boost in agriculture and manufacturing as pandemic curbs eased. The jump follows a 4.1% slump in the January-March quarter. However, economists have cautioned that the growth this quarter may be followed by a slowdown. In July, the International Monetary Fund revised its growth forecast for India from 8.2% to 7.4% for the current fiscal year, which began in April. Despite the revision, India would still be among the fastest-growing major economies in the world. | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/08/31/india-quarterly-growth-rises-to-13-5-after-pandemic-slump-2/ | 2022-08-31T15:26:08Z | https://kion546.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/08/31/india-quarterly-growth-rises-to-13-5-after-pandemic-slump-2/ | false |
Week 2 of the high school football schedule and The Morning Call’s weekly prediction contest begins Thursday with two games — Northwestern Lehigh at Northern Lehigh and Jim Thorpe at Bangor. The deadline for picks on those two games is 5 p.m. Thursday.
The other eight games are slated for Friday and have the usual 5 p.m. Friday picks deadline.
Last week, Emmaus was a big winner on the field as the Green Hornets knocked off Freedom 19-13 in a marquee Eastern Pennsylvania Conference matchup and an Emmaus resident, Val Bridegam, was the prediction contest winner. She went 10-0 and had a prediction of 17-10 Emmaus in the tiebreaker. She’ll win the weekly $25 coupon book from Yocco’s and has a step up in the overall contest which has a prize of 14 tickets to a 2023 IronPigs game in The Morning Call suite.
Here’s a look at the games in this week’s contest:
Jim Thorpe at Bangor
Northwestern Lehigh at Northern Lehigh
Allentown Central Catholic at Emmaus
Whitehall at Liberty
Stroudsburg at Northampton
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OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney pleads not guilty to alleged murder of her boyfriend
Clenney, who was arrested Aug. 10, goes by Courtney Tailor on Instagram and has more than 2 million followers
OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney pleaded not guilty Wednesday through her lawyer to second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend Christian "Tobechukwu" Obumseli to death with a kitchen knife in their luxury high-rise apartment.
Clenney was not present for the two-minute hearing before Florida Judge Diana Vizcaino.
"We’ll stand on our written pleadings to not guilty your honor," said her lawyer, Frank Prieto.
Clenney, who goes by Courtney Tailor online, has been held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center in Miami since Friday when she was extradited from Hawaii and denied bond for the April 3 slaying.
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The social media star, who has more than 2 million Instagram followers, was arrested Aug. 10 on the Big Island, where she was getting treatment for PTSD and substance abuse, according to her lawyer.
It took authorities more than four months to charge the 26-year-old, who has claimed that she acted in self-defense after Obumseli attacked her.
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She allegedly told police that she threw a kitchen knife from a distance of 10 feet – but the medical examiner said forensic evidence did not support this, according to court papers.
Clenney, while on the phone with her mother, allegedly plunged the knife into the chest of her cryptocurrency-trader boyfriend at close range, slicing his subclavian artery.
Prosecutors said at a press conference announcing the arrest that Clenney was the "aggressor" in their tumultuous two-year relationship and released surveillance footage showing the petite blonde repeatedly hitting Obumseli in an elevator as he tried to restrain her.
After the alleged murder, a video went viral of Clenney soaked in blood and wearing a black bra and handcuffs on the couple's balcony – but the Miami Police Department declined to bring charges and let her go later that night.
Days later, Clenney was spotted at a hotel bar having drinks with her father, sparking public outrage.
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That's not Ben! Jennifer Lopez, 53, cuddles with British male model David Gandy, 42, for Dolce & Gabbana... after admitting he was her 'celebrity crush'
Jennifer Lopez wed Ben Affleck last month in a splashy ceremony in Georgia.
But for her new photo shoot for Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses, the Marry Me actress posed with another high-profile hunk: top British male model David Gandy, 42.
In 2014, JLo shared that Gandy was her 'celebrity crush' after she handpicked him to costar as her boyfriend in the music video for her hit single First Love.
Hot pair: Jennifer Lopez wed Ben Affleck last month in a splashy ceremony in Georgia. But for her new photo shoot for Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses, the Marry Me actress posed with another high-profile hunk: top British male model David Gandy
The Bronx born star looked comfortable with easy-on-the-eyes Gandy.
'If I had a celebrity crush it would be him,' she said in 2014 when she cast him in the video.
'This guy - he is almost perfect. It's not that he is perfect... but he is perfect.'
Gandy started working with Dolce & Gabbana in 2006 when he posed in white trunks that made the most of his ripped physique.
Chemistry lesson: In 2014, JLo shared that Gandy was her 'celebrity crush' after she handpicked him to costar as her boyfriend in the music video for her hit single First Love
The shoot is by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.
To promote the new campaign, the 53-year-old siren talked to Harper's Bazaar where she said 'confidence' is so important to her image.
Lopez looks flawless every time she leaves her home whether she is is wearing a designer gown or casual workout attire.
Looking put together is a very calculated move on her part as she says 'self expression and confidence' is very 'important' to her.
So confident: To promote the new campaign, the 53-year-old siren talked to Harper's Bazaar where she said 'confidence' is so important to her image
Lopez looked stunning in the news images as she modeled the glasses as she wore black outfits.
She also said she is a 'big fan' of sunglasses.
The star has accumulated 'too many pairs' to count over the years but has launched a new line of 'vintage' inspired sunglasses with fashion giant Dolce & Gabbana.
Their first wedding in Las Vegas: She wore a white lace dress and he had on a white jacket
Her Georgia wedding dress: The siren had on a Ralph Lauren wedding gown when she wed in Georgia in front of 135 people
She said: 'I'm a big fan of sunglasses. I've accumulated too many pairs to count over the years.
'This new Dolce and Gabbana eyewear collection features my favorite classic cat-eye and shield shapes that have vintage inspiration.'
The Jenny from the Block hitmaker went on to explain that she 'cannot live' without a pair of Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses as well as an 'iconic' handbag that will go with every outfit.
She told Harper's Bazaar: 'I cannot live without a pair of black Dolce and Gabbana sunglasses, of course, a great pair of well-fitting jeans, a blazer or coat, an iconic bag that can go with every outfit, and a statement piece of jewelry.'
Another campaign: Lopez also models for Coach; seen here this week for Coach
JLo went on to explain that she has 'always been' a fan of Dolce and Gabbana and that their collections are 'full of personality.'
She added: 'I've always been a fan of Dolce and Gabbana's timeless elegance. The collections are full of personality.'
The On the Floor songstress previously admitted that sunglasses have always been an 'important' part of her wardrobe because she is able to 'change her mood' just by putting on a pair.
She said: 'Sunglasses have always been an important part of my wardrobe. I love how easy it is to change my mood by just putting on a pair of sunglasses. Self-expression and confidence are so important to me, and that powerful feeling you get when you put on a great pair of sunglasses is part of that.' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11164891/Jennifer-Lopez-53-poses-celebrity-crush-David-Gandy.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-31T15:27:11Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-11164891/Jennifer-Lopez-53-poses-celebrity-crush-David-Gandy.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
Sen. Lindsey Graham continues to argue subpoena should be quashed, says election-related phone calls are protected
By Holmes Lybrand
Sen. Lindsey Graham continued to argue in a court filing Wednesday that a Fulton County subpoena for his testimony in the investigation into plots to illegally influence Georgia’s 2020 election results should be quashed or, at the very least, heavily limited in scope.
In the filing, Graham, a South Carolina Republican, argued that the topics Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, a Democrat, wants to inquire about — namely, calls the senator made to election officials in Georgia, including Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, about reviewing ballots in the 2020 election — should not be allowed.
“(T)his Court should at least modify the subpoena to prohibit any questions about the above: Senator Graham’s phone-call investigation into Georgia’s elections process regarding the 2020 election and his motives for undertaking that investigation. Partial quashal, at least, is proper,” an attorney for Graham, Brian Lea, wrote.
In the filing, Lea argues that the phone calls were part of Graham’s investigation into claims of voter fraud, an investigation Graham has said he made to determine whether he should vote to certify the election for Joe Biden, which the senator ultimately did.
The phone calls, Lea says, were part of Graham’s duties as a US senator and were therefore protected by the Constitution’s Speech or Debate clause, which shields lawmakers from some law enforcement actions when it comes to their legislative duties.
US District Judge Leigh Martin May previously rejected Graham’s efforts to dismiss the subpoena but was ordered by an appeals court earlier this month to consider if the subpoena should be partially quashed to comply with the Speech or Debate clause.
In a court filing last week, the Fulton County District Attorney’s office ridiculed Graham for his “extreme position” to quash the subpoena and the Senator’s position that the federal court should bar questions “on all topics” Willis has sought.
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INDIANAPOLIS — Dried mushrooms sold in specialty retail stores are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.
The Food and Drug Administration said the recall involves four types of packages of Three Coins Dried Mushrooms. The following products are included in the recall:
- Three Coins Dried Mushrooms Slices – Item #: 01051- Nam Meo Soi -S- 2.5 oz
- Three Coins Dried Mushrooms Slices – Item #: 01276- Nam Meo Soi -L- 10.5 oz
- Three Coins Dried Mushrooms Whole – Item #: 01052- Nam Meo Nguyen -S- 2.5 oz
- Three Coins Dried Mushrooms Whole – Item #: 01277- Nam Meo Nguyen -L- 10.5 oz
The recall was discovered after routine testing by the Maryland Department of Health. The department bought items at a retail store and discovered the presence of Salmonella in some packages of the mushrooms. The FDA says sales of the product have been suspended until the source of the problem is discovered.
The FDA reports that Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can cause gastrointestinal illness and fever called salmonellosis. It can be spread by food handlers who don’t wash their hands or the surface and tools they use between food preparation steps, among other ways.
Most people infected with the bacteria will begin to develop symptoms 12-72 hours after infection. The illness usually lasts four to seven days. Usual symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps.
There are more severe cases that may include a high fever, aches, headaches, lethargy, a rash, blood in the urine or stool, and in some cases may become fatal. The CDC estimates around 450 persons in the United States die each year from acute salmonellosis.
The recalled mushrooms were sold in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. They came in four different types and sizes and are in a sealed clear plastic package.
Anyone with the recalled mushrooms should return them for a full refund. Anyone with questions can call Tai Phat Wholesalers, LLC at 703-538-8000. | https://cbs4indy.com/news/dried-mushrooms-sold-at-specialty-stores-recalled-over-possible-health-risk/ | 2022-08-31T15:31:36Z | https://cbs4indy.com/news/dried-mushrooms-sold-at-specialty-stores-recalled-over-possible-health-risk/ | false |
TEMPLE, Texas — An elderly man is dead after being fatally struck by a pickup truck in Temple, police said.
Around 12:12 a.m. this morning, officers were dispatched to the area of South 1st Street and West Avenue P in response to a vehicle versus pedestrian accident, according to the Temple Police Department.
Police said upon arrival, an elderly man was found laying on the roadway with his head on the curb, unresponsive.
Despite performing life-saving measures on-scene, police said the man died from his injuries.
Witnesses said a white pickup truck had struck the male and that the driver had stopped briefly before it drove off and headed southbound.
An investigation into this incident remains active and ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Temple Police Department at 254-298-5500 or the Bell County Crime Stoppers at 254-526-8477, where callers can report anonymously. | https://www.kxxv.com/hometown/bell-county/elderly-man-killed-after-fatal-hit-and-run-temple-police | 2022-08-31T15:32:05Z | https://www.kxxv.com/hometown/bell-county/elderly-man-killed-after-fatal-hit-and-run-temple-police | false |
With rent prices skyrocketing, Jersey City is offering the return of a first-time homebuyer program that provides thousands of dollars in grants to help with the purchase.
Pre-applications for the Golden Neighborhood Homeownership Program will be accepted online starting Thursday at 10 a.m. The program assists low- to moderate-income residents looking to buy a home within Jersey City with 10% down payment assistance and $10,000 in closing costs, up to $150,000.
“This is a great opportunity to get the community engaged and educated about homeownership in our city,” Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop said. “Our goal is to create and preserve affordable housing while also helping residents achieve homeownership where they may not otherwise be able to afford their own family home. This program can help them achieve those goals.” | https://www.nj.com/hudson/2022/08/jersey-city-offering-program-for-first-time-homebuyers.html | 2022-08-31T15:32:07Z | https://www.nj.com/hudson/2022/08/jersey-city-offering-program-for-first-time-homebuyers.html | false |
O'Connell's steady rise keeps Purdue in Big Ten title hunt
Aidan O'Connell arrived at Purdue in 2017 as a hopeful, exuberant teenager.
He set out to prove a walk-on could win the starting job at the "Cradle of Quarterbacks" and lead the Boilermakers to postseason success. O'Connell routinely stayed after practice for extra snaps, gladly fine-tuned his skills with the scout team and even opted to stay when other schools presented more promising possibilities.
The reward comes Thursday night when O'Connell celebrates his 24th birthday in front of a sold out Ross-Ade Stadium and a national television audience for Purdue's season opener against Penn State.
And he's here, on center stage, for one reason - he never stopped dreaming.
"He came in knowing he had to start from the bottom and prove to everybody beyond a reasonable doubt he could be the guy," Purdue coach Jeff Brohm said. "As coaches we gave him those opportunities and sometimes we gave it to someone else, but he stayed with the same work ethic, the same mentality."
Getting to this point sure wasn't easy.
FILE - Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell (16) throws a pass against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Penn State thinks it can unseat Ohio State and Michigan as the top team in the Big Ten East. Purdue believes it can win the wide open Big Ten West. Thursday night's season opener could play a big part in what happens next. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
O'Connell bided his time for two years behind future NFL player David Blough and strong-armed Elijah Sindelar. Then O'Connell watched Nick Sipe and Jack Plummer move ahead of him on the depth chart. When they transferred out, Brohm brought in Austin Burton from UCLA.
And while each supposedly possessed more natural talent than O'Connell, none could top his moxie. Teammates noticed it from the start and eventually Brohm caught on, too.
"Obviously, I didn´t recognize it soon enough," Brohm said.
Six years of college ball helped, too.
While O'Connell didn't play in 2017 or 2018 and only got his first real chance to take snaps because of injuries to Sindelar and Plummer in 2019, he took advantage of the opportunity by winning the quarterback competition heading into the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. Three games later, his season ended because of an ankle injury.
Yet today, O'Connell acknowledges it was that journey that allowed him to grow as a player.
"To be honest, I think I needed those times and those moments in the shadows to develop," O´Connell said. "I wasn´t ready to play my first year. I probably wasn´t even ready to play my second year. But having those two years to get more lifting, more film study, more practice definitely helped."
Losing records in 2019 and 2020 didn't just keep the Boilermakers out of the postseason or help O'Connell's cause. It had fans clamoring for a new quarterback last season.
But it only made O'Connell more determined to prove the doubters wrong and this time, his historic performance left no doubt he could win.
O'Connell's 71.8% completion percentage and 158.8 passing efficiency rating set single-season school records and he produced top-five numbers in completions (315), yards passing (3,712) and touchdowns (28) despite serving as the backup for the first 3 1/2 games.
The nine wins, six of which came with O'Connell as the starter, were the second most in school history and he beat top-five teams, won a bowl game, earned second team all-Big Ten honors and the respect of everyone around the program.
"I think the biggest difference is just his confidence, knowing he has his full team behind him, knowing we believe in him 100%," linebacker-safety Jalen Graham said.
Now the Boilermakers' unquestioned leader faces a familiar challenge against another 24-year-old quarterback starting his sixth college season, Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford.
Clifford, like O'Connell, finds himself in a very different place than when he joined the Nittany Lions all those years ago. Both have earned bachelor's degrees - O'Connell also has a master's and Clifford is pursuing a second degree. Both openly talk about how their college experiences have provided a different perspective on life, and both have aspirations beyond football.
As O'Connell got married, Clifford started a company to help college athletes land NIL deals and became an outspoken proponent of conferences and the NCAA providing more benefits to athletes.
Now, though, both are all about football and winning enough games so one of them can hoist the Big Ten championship trophy for the first time.
Penn State hasn't played in the conference championship game since 2016 and it would be quite an achievement for Clifford and his teammates.
But for O'Connell, who grew up in Illinois, making the short trek from West Lafayette to Indianapolis in December would be a fitting cap to a monumental accomplishment - becoming the first walk-on to ever start for the Boilermakers, whose QB alumni include the likes of Drew Brees, Bob Griese and Mark Herrmann.
"He's just done a really good job, from working hard to having a great attitude to learning the offense, becoming a better, more accurate passer each and every year," Brohm said. ""He had to earn it the hard way, nothing was handed to him. He´s just always done the right thing."
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FILE - Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell started his college career as a walk-on. A year ago, he earned second-team all-conference honors. And on Thursday night, in a battle of two sixth-year quarterbacks, O'Connell will try to cement his place as the newest member of the Boilermakers "Cradle of Quarterbacks."(AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11165293/OConnells-steady-rise-keeps-Purdue-Big-Ten-title-hunt.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-31T15:34:03Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/ap/article-11165293/OConnells-steady-rise-keeps-Purdue-Big-Ten-title-hunt.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
Gardendale PD say man stole vehicle, then shoplifted at Lowe's in fultondale
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Gardendale PD say man stole vehicle, then shoplifted at Lowe's in fultondale
Gardendale police need help identifying a man who stole a vehicle and then took merchandise from Lowe's in Fultondale without paying.Officials said the suspect stole a 2018 Nissan Altima from the Publix parking lot on Fieldstown Road on Aug. 28. He then went to Lowe's in Fultondale and took merchandise and left the store without paying.Police describe the man as Black, with short hair. He was wearing a black T-shirt, rust or maroon colored pants and black shoes. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Morro with the Gardendale Police Department at 205-631-5722 ext. 524.
GARDENDALE, Ala. —
Gardendale police need help identifying a man who stole a vehicle and then took merchandise from Lowe's in Fultondale without paying.
Officials said the suspect stole a 2018 Nissan Altima from the Publix parking lot on Fieldstown Road on Aug. 28. He then went to Lowe's in Fultondale and took merchandise and left the store without paying.
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Police describe the man as Black, with short hair. He was wearing a black T-shirt, rust or maroon colored pants and black shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Morro with the Gardendale Police Department at 205-631-5722 ext. 524. | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/gardendale-pd-say-man-stole-vehicle-then-shoplifted-at-lowes-in-fultondale/41039919 | 2022-08-31T15:36:21Z | https://www.wvtm13.com/article/gardendale-pd-say-man-stole-vehicle-then-shoplifted-at-lowes-in-fultondale/41039919 | false |
Tracking The Tropics: A named storm possible later this week
It looks like we will get through the entire month of August without having a named storm in the Atlantic basin. That being said, there are three strong tropical waves that have a high likelihood of developing in the near future; none of which will impact the Gulf Coast.
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A broad area of low pressure, currently in the central Atlantic, has a high chance of developing into a tropical depression or storm over the next couple of days. It's moving very slowly, west-northwest, between 5-10 mph and expected to pass north of the Leeward Islands.
Most forecast models eventually turn it away from the eastern seaboard over the Labor Day Weekend.
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A tropical wave near the coast of Africa is forecast to gradually develop this week as it moves west-northwest. Regardless of development, steering currents will eventually recurve this storm and keep it out to sea.
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EUROPE GAS-Prices ease as market weighs Nord Stream shutdown
LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Dutch and British wholesale gas prices fell on Wednesday in a volatile session as investors weighed a full shutdown of Russian flows to Europe via the Nord Steam 1 pipeline and a rise of flows from Norway.
Front-month Dutch gas, the European benchmark, was down 17.55 euros at 233.45 euros per megawatt hour (MWh) by 1343 GMT. The contract had risen to as high 270 MWh earlier in the session.
The day-ahead contract fell by 16.70 euros to 237.80 euros/MWh.
Russia has halted gas supplies via Nord Steam 1, Europe's key supply route, for a three-day maintenance outage, intensifying an economic battle between Moscow and Brussels and raising the prospects of recession and energy rationing in some of the region's richest countries.
"Prompt contracts across European hubs remain prone to extreme volatility related to the Nord Stream outage," Refinitiv analysts said.
Prices were lower than the peak of last week, when the front-month Dutch gas contract hit a record high due to tight global markets.
"With the summer heat leaving and autumn rains partially arriving, Europe´s energy prices cooled from their peaks. We believe that markets excessively price energy supply risks and that the current surge should eventually ebb," said Norbert Rücker, analyst at Swiss private bank Julius Baer.
The British day-ahead gas contract fell by 68 pence to 382 p/therm and the contract for immediate delivery was 29 pence lower at 385 p/therm.
The UK system was undersupplied by around 5.4 million cubic metres (mcm), despite a rise in imports from Norway.
Norwegian gas nominations both to the UK and Europe jumped on Wednesday, compared to previous day.
UK wind power generation was stronger than lately and is expected to increase over the weekend, putting pressure on prices.
Peak wind generation in Britain was seen around 6.4 gigawatts (GW) on Wednesday and 5.9 GW on Thursday, out of total metered capacity of nearly 20 GW, Elexon data showed.
In the European carbon market, the benchmark contract was down 0.55 euros at 80.26 euros a tonne.
(Reporting by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin; editing by Nina Chestney and Susanna Twidale) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11165033/EUROPE-GAS-Prices-ease-market-weighs-Nord-Stream-shutdown.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-31T15:37:05Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11165033/EUROPE-GAS-Prices-ease-market-weighs-Nord-Stream-shutdown.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – In view of the U.S.’s weakening economy and high inflation, a number of Americans are tightening their budgets.
For some, this includes swapping daily luncheons at favorite restaurants for meal-prepping.
And it’s only natural to feel a sense of inner pride when we’ve created a tasty, budget-friendly lunch. We may even decide to share a photo of our meal on Twitter or Instagram.
According to NBC’s Today Show, this is precisely what a journalist named Steven Dennis did Monday (August 29).
With an innocent post to his Twitter account, the congressional reporter at Bloomberg shared a photo of his lunch.
Dennis tweeted, “High Fiber / High protein / high yum / Low cost,” and gave his post the hashtag #AntiInflationCuuisine.
He even included a recipe just in case others wanted to try their hand at making the meal, which consisted of a mixture of canned tuna, relish, spicy mustard, and Fiber One cereal.
Little did Dennis know that within hours, his tweet would go viral- and not in a positive way.
A number of users pointed out that though the meal was inexpensive to create at less than $2 per serving, the cheap price came at great sacrifice to the senses.
To be specific, it resembled “a mix of wet and dry cat food,” and looked as though it had been “left on the floor by the dog,” according to some responses on social media.
One Twitter user pointed out that a number of recipes can be made for the same price “without resorting to a culinary hate crime.”
While Dennis’s meal may have garnered a slew of negative response, most would agree that considering America’s current economic crisis, lunch recipes that are healthy and inexpensive can be quite beneficial.
Louisiana’s fans of tuna and/or Fiber One cereal might enjoy the two inexpensive alternative recipes listed below:
Open-Faced Cajun Tuna Melt
Ingredients:
- 1 can or pouch of tuna fish
- 1 tablespoon pickled and chopped jalapeno
- spicy mustard (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup of shredded cheese
- one half of an English muffin
Directions:
- Mix the tuna with the chopped jalapeno, spicy mustard, and Cajun seasoning
- Sprinkle the English muffin slice with shredded cheese
- Toast the English muffin and cheese
- Spread the tuna mix onto the toasted English muffin
- Enjoy!
CLICK HERE to view a similar and slightly expanded version of this recipe on Deep South Dish’s website.
Sweet ‘N Spicy Trail Mix
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Fiber One Nutty Clusters & Almonds
- 2 cups of dry roasted peanuts
- 1/4 cup of Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil
Directions:
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Stir in Cajun seasoning
- Add peanuts to skillet and cook for two minutes, stirring constantly
- Allow peanuts to cool
- Once peanuts have cooled, mix with Fiber One Nutty Clusters & Almonds in Ziploc bag or storage container
- Shake gently to combine
- Enjoy
CLICK HERE to view a similar and slightly expanded version of this recipe on Sweet Nick’s website.
Whether or not you choose to try any of the recipes listed above, hopefully your next lunch will be both budget-friendly and tasty. | https://www.cenlanow.com/entertainment-news/journalists-budget-friendly-tuna-meal-goes-viral-for-resembling-cat-food/ | 2022-08-31T15:41:55Z | https://www.cenlanow.com/entertainment-news/journalists-budget-friendly-tuna-meal-goes-viral-for-resembling-cat-food/ | false |
(NEXSTAR) – Country music singer Luke Bell was found dead in Arizona, police confirmed Wednesday.
Bell was reported missing in Tucson on Aug. 20, according to the New York Post. Police told Nexstar he was found six days later, on Friday, in the midtown neighborhood of Tucson.
More specifically, the 32-year-old was found on 5500 block of E. Grant Rd., said Officer Frank Magos of the Tucson Police Department.
No cause of death has been released. Police said the investigation into Bell’s death is ongoing.
Bell, a Wyoming native, released three albums throughout his music career. His last single, “Jealous Guy,” was released in 2021.
“A little bit honky tonk and a little bit Texas, with healthy dashes of Bakersfield and vintage Nashville, singer/songwriter Luke Bell records in a throwback style, but writes from his own well-traveled experiences,” reads a biography of the singer.
His style at times made him sound like a singer of another era.
“I come from a traditional background. The things that I love are traditions, you know, cowboy culture and American culture,” Bell said in an interview with The Boot in 2016. “When I started digging back through records and listening to older music, I kind of became fascinated with all the techniques and flat-tire shuffles on the drums on Ray Price records or the George Jones boogie and guitars. … That’s kind of what my work has been, studying old music and using different techniques and experimenting a bit to make my own brand of sound.”
That style landed him spots playing alongside pioneer musicians of the genre such as Willie Nelson and Dwight Yoakam, according to The Boot. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/country-singer-luke-bell-dead-at-32/ | 2022-08-31T15:42:20Z | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/country-singer-luke-bell-dead-at-32/ | false |
“Don’t Worry Darling” has been in the spotlight since the beginning. And this was long before Harry Styles got involved.
It was a film everyone wanted to make — some 18 studios and streaming services were courting Wilde for the chance to partner with her on her sophomore feature as a director: A mid-century psychological thriller about a housewife, Alice (Florence Pugh), who starts to question her picture-perfect life and the mysterious company that her husband Jack (Styles) works for.
But it hasn’t stopped making headlines in two years, from Shia LaBeouf’s abrupt departure (he was replaced by Styles) to the paparazzi-stoked intrigue around Wilde and Styles’ off-camera relationship. Then there was the bizarre moment earlier this year when Wilde was served custody papers, from ex Jason Sudeikis with whom she shares two children, in the middle of a presentation to thousands of exhibitors in Las Vegas.
Even this past week, LaBeouf, who is heading to court next year on abuse allegations from hi ex, FKA twigs, decided to contest the two-year-old narrative that he’d been fired. He gave the entertainment trade Variety emails and texts to prove his case that he quit. It’s resulted in buzz you can’t buy, but also incessant tabloid and TikTok gossip — all for a film that isn’t even out yet.
But soon the conversation will go back to the film itself: “Don’t Worry Darling” will have a glamorous debut at the Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 5 before opening in theaters nationwide on Sept. 23. Besides, Wilde doesn’t care what gets people into the theater — as long as they go.
Wilde spoke to The Associated Press recently about her vision, her disagreement with the ratings board and why Alice is the heroine we need right now. Remarks have been edited for clarity and brevity.
AP: What were some of the big ideas you wanted to explore?
WILDE: I wanted to make what (screenwriter) Katie (Silberman) and I always describe as a Trojan Horse movie: Something that on the outside is beautiful and entertaining but once you crawl inside, it is actually much more complex and potentially really interesting and challenging. I also just really understood that this would be an opportunity for an actress to really flex. It was a heroine I wanted to see on screen. I wanted to create a character with an actress that would represent the kind of woman that I feel like our society needs.
AP: You had originally intended to play the part of Alice. Were you glad about that decision to step back and take a supporting role?
WILDE: Oh yeah. There’s no part of me that would want it any other way. I think what Florence did with this role is singularly brilliant. This character is a heroine for the ages. And she, as an actress, is this rare combination of dramatically skillful, comedically brilliant and an action hero who can run like Tom Cruise. Like what actress can do stunts and pull off these incredible emotional acrobatics and do it so effortlessly in an accent that’s not even theirs? Like, come on. It’s like juggling upside down on the wing of an airplane.
AP: You’ve spoken about some of your stylistic influences, from the photography of Slim Aarons to the erotic thrillers of Adrian Lyne. What were some other touchstones?
WILDE: I am a big fan of the iconography of the 1950s and a lot of the art, architecture, cars, music. This was an opportunity to just really play in that world. The architectural influence of (Richard) Neutra is all over the film.(Cinematographer) Matty Libatique and I were really inspired by Alex Prager and her photography and the idea of creating anxiety through framing and this artificial world that would be incredibly alluring until you look very closely.
And I always make endless playlists and watch lists and reading lists. It was a really funny assortment of material. People were like, what is this movie? You want me to watch “Requiem for a Dream” and “The Truman Show” and “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes,” and you want me to read “The Feminine Mystique,” but also Jordan Peterson?
AP: “Booksmart” dealt with female sexuality in a very frank way and “Don’t Worry Darling” is already provoking conversations around some of the sex acts shown in the trailer. Was that a fight to even include that?
WILDE: Oh, yeah. There’s a lot that had to be taken out of the trailer. The MPA came down hard on me and the trailer at the last second and I had to cut some shots, which I was upset about because I thought they it took it up another notch. But of course we still live in a really puritanical society. I do think the lack of eroticism in American film is kind of new. Then when it comes to female pleasure, it’s something that we just don’t see very often unless you’re talking about queer cinema. You know, it’s interesting because in a lot of queer films, the female characters are allowed to have more pleasure. Audiences aren’t as puritanical as corporations think they are. And yet people get upset. I mean, people are upset with me already over this. I think it’s a testament to the film. We want to be provocative. The idea is not to make you feel safe.
AP: This is also a film that has had a spotlight on it from the beginning, resulting in both buzz and gossip. What has that been like for you as a filmmaker?
WILDE: Every filmmaker longs for people to see their film. That’s all you want is for people to see it. If people are excited about a film, for whatever reason, what you hope is that it gets them in the door. Whether you are a 1950s car fanatic and that’s what’s going to get you into this movie, or if you are simply going because you’re a fan of our incredible cast, all I care about is that you have the chance to see it, and I hope that people then have the instinct to share it. What I really hope is that people see it again. I think that it’s a real second watch film. There’s a lot of Easter eggs in there.
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Dairy Queen has launched its fall 2022 Blizzard menu featuring three new flavors. And, to celebrate, there’s a chance you could win ice cream-scented throw pillows.
The menu is now available nationwide at participating locations but only for a short time. The three new flavors are Cinnamon Roll Centers Blizzard, a Reese’s Take 5 Blizzard, and a Snickers Brownie Blizzard.
Cinnamon Roll Centers Blizzard is made with cinnamon roll pieces and brown butter cinnamon topping blended with vanilla soft serve. The Reese’s Take 5 Blizzard comes with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, caramel topping, peanuts, and pretzels blended with vanilla soft serve. The Snickers Brownie Blizzard is made with candy and brownie pieces, and caramel topping blended with vanilla soft serve.
Three returning flavors include the Oreo Hot Cocoa Blizzard, the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard Treat, and the Very Cherry Chip Blizzard Treat.
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Scented pillows
In celebration of the Fall Blizzard Treat Menu, Dairy Queen has launched a line of throw pillows. But these aren’t any old ordinary decorative items – they are scented to make your home smell like cinnamon, pumpkin, chocolate and more.
The pillows come in sets of three. The first set offers a pillow scented and shaped like a slice of pumpkin pie, complete with whipped cream, in celebration of the return of the Pumpkin Pie Blizzard. The pumpkin pie pillow is accented by one square pillow that features chocolate, caramel and cream for the new Snickers Brownie Blizzard and an orange pillow that is scented like the Reese’s Take 5 Blizzard.
The second set includes a soft cinnamon roll-shaped pillow that looks and smells like a fresh cinnamon roll, in honor of the new Cinnamon Roll Centers Blizzard Treat. The cinnamon roll pillow is accompanied by a square accent pillow in shades of cocoa and cream for the Oreo Hot Cocoa Blizzard and another in red and pink for the Very Cherry Chip Blizzard.
The only way you can score the pillows is heading to Dairy Queen’s Instagram, Facebook or Twitter between Sept. 7-16. Just look for posts dedicated to the Fall Blizzard Treat Menu Pillow Flight.
Once on their social media pages, you can enter by following @DairyQueen. Comment with your favorite Fall Blizzard flavor using the hashtag #DQPillowSweepstakes. There is a limit of one comment per post. You can find the full sweepstakes rules on Dairy Queen’s website. | https://www.al.com/news/2022/08/dairy-queens-new-blizzard-menu-and-how-to-win-ice-cream-scented-throw-pillows.html | 2022-08-31T15:47:42Z | https://www.al.com/news/2022/08/dairy-queens-new-blizzard-menu-and-how-to-win-ice-cream-scented-throw-pillows.html | false |
NEW YORK and PETALUMA, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Capital Partners ("Brightstar"), a private equity firm focused on partnering with families, founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, today announced it has closed its previously announced investment in WindsorONE ("the Company"), a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of highly-crafted fabricated wood products for interior and exterior applications. The Company's products primarily serve the rapidly growing repair and remodel market. Craig Flynn, CEO of WindsorONE, and his senior management team will continue to lead the Company moving forward.
The signing of the transaction's definitive agreement was announced on July 27.
Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Petaluma, California, WindsorONE is a family-owned business that serves as a leading manufacturer of craftsman primed wood trim boards, moldings, shiplap, and other fabricated wood products for interior and exterior applications. The Company manufactures 100 percent of its products in the U.S. through its facilities in Willits, CA and Surry, VA, and utilizes a vertically integrated model to source its raw materials. WindsorONE stands proudly behind its high-quality products, providing industry-leading warranties to its customers.
"With the completion of this investment, we are looking forward to rolling up our sleeves and working closely with Craig and the rest of the WindsorONE management team to continue growing this exceptional company," said Roger Bulloch, Partner at Brightstar.
"Our team is excited to hit the ground running with Brightstar and utilize their operational and strategic expertise, and their capital to increase our capacity and suite of products and take WindsorONE to the next level," said Mr. Flynn.
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP acted as legal advisor for WindsorONE along with financial advisor Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor for Brightstar along with financial advisor Nomura Securities International, Inc.
Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Petaluma, California, WindsorONE is a second-generation family-owned business that serves as a leading manufacturer of craftsman primed wood trim boards, moldings, shiplap, and other fabricated wood products for interior and exterior applications. Its products primarily serve the consistent and rapidly growing repair and remodel market. Using proprietary protective technologies and patented primers, the Company manufactures 100 percent of its products in the U.S. through its facilities in Willits, CA and Surry, VA, and utilizes a vertically integrated model to source its raw materials. For more information, please visit https://windsorone.com.
Brightstar Capital Partners is a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in closely held family, founder, or entrepreneur-owned businesses where Brightstar believes it can drive significant value with respect to the management, operations, and strategic direction of the business. Brightstar employs an operationally intensive "Us & Us" approach that leverages its extensive experience and relationship network to help companies reach their full potential. For more information, please visit www.brightstarcp.com.
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NEW YORK and PETALUMA, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Capital Partners ("Brightstar"), a private equity firm focused on partnering with families, founders, entrepreneurs, and management teams, today announced it has closed its previously announced investment in WindsorONE ("the Company"), a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of highly-crafted fabricated wood products for interior and exterior applications. The Company's products primarily serve the rapidly growing repair and remodel market. Craig Flynn, CEO of WindsorONE, and his senior management team will continue to lead the Company moving forward.
The signing of the transaction's definitive agreement was announced on July 27.
Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Petaluma, California, WindsorONE is a family-owned business that serves as a leading manufacturer of craftsman primed wood trim boards, moldings, shiplap, and other fabricated wood products for interior and exterior applications. The Company manufactures 100 percent of its products in the U.S. through its facilities in Willits, CA and Surry, VA, and utilizes a vertically integrated model to source its raw materials. WindsorONE stands proudly behind its high-quality products, providing industry-leading warranties to its customers.
"With the completion of this investment, we are looking forward to rolling up our sleeves and working closely with Craig and the rest of the WindsorONE management team to continue growing this exceptional company," said Roger Bulloch, Partner at Brightstar.
"Our team is excited to hit the ground running with Brightstar and utilize their operational and strategic expertise, and their capital to increase our capacity and suite of products and take WindsorONE to the next level," said Mr. Flynn.
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP acted as legal advisor for WindsorONE along with financial advisor Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. Kirkland & Ellis LLP served as legal advisor for Brightstar along with financial advisor Nomura Securities International, Inc.
Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Petaluma, California, WindsorONE is a second-generation family-owned business that serves as a leading manufacturer of craftsman primed wood trim boards, moldings, shiplap, and other fabricated wood products for interior and exterior applications. Its products primarily serve the consistent and rapidly growing repair and remodel market. Using proprietary protective technologies and patented primers, the Company manufactures 100 percent of its products in the U.S. through its facilities in Willits, CA and Surry, VA, and utilizes a vertically integrated model to source its raw materials. For more information, please visit https://windsorone.com.
Brightstar Capital Partners is a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in closely held family, founder, or entrepreneur-owned businesses where Brightstar believes it can drive significant value with respect to the management, operations, and strategic direction of the business. Brightstar employs an operationally intensive "Us & Us" approach that leverages its extensive experience and relationship network to help companies reach their full potential. For more information, please visit www.brightstarcp.com.
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Droghei Shirley Sproul Droghei On July 13, 2022, Shirley Sproul Droghei, age 92, peacefully slipped away in the early morning hours at home where she was living with her daughter. Shirley was born to Walter Sproul and Flora Gertrude Anderson Sproul on October 1, 1929, at their home in Thomas, Bingham, Idaho; Shirley was the fifth of eight children. During her childhood the family moved frequently living in Thomas, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls. Shirley was her younger sisters' protector and her older brother's tag-a-long. Her father died in 1940 and, after the death of her mother in 1942, the four younger children were placed in the care of relatives. At the age of 13 Shirley went to live with an aunt and uncle on a small farm in Thomas. Shirley enjoyed living on the farm, especially being outside working with the animals Shirley attended Snake River High School where she met her sweetheart and hero, Frank Droghei. When she graduated, she attended one year at Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho, then moved to Pocatello so she could be with Frank while he was attending Idaho State University. Shirley and Frank were married April 30, 1950, in Thomas, Bingham, Idaho. They made their home in Pocatello; Shirley worked at Bannock Motor then First Security Bank then SEIUS Credit Union before she chose to stay home and raise their three children Cathy Lynn, Charles Richard, and Kyle Dean. Shirley said her favorite job was being a wife and mother. Shirley enjoyed the outdoors; family vacations were usually camping and fishing adventures. Shirley went hunting with her husband a few times then decided she would rather stay home and sew or quilt while Frank hunted. Shirley's sewing skills brought in extra income for their family. Shirley loved music, singing, and dancing. She sang alto in school and church choirs most of her life; when there was a church dance, she was sure to be on the dance floor with Frank. Shirley loved her family; she showed her love by living and teaching them the gospel of Jesus Christ. Shirley was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when she was eight years old but didn't actively attend church until she was married and settled in their home. Her family dream was realized in 1962, when Frank was baptized and three years later, March 25, 1965, they were sealed as husband and wife and as a family in the Idaho Falls temple. Shirley held many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints until she was 90 years old; her favorite position was serving as the young women's camp director, which she did for many years to the delight of the young women. Shirley was a great example of Christ-like love; she always said she loved everyone, she might not like the things they said or did, but she loved them because Jesus loved them. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Droghei; parents: Walter Sproul and Flora Gertrude Anderson Sproul; sisters, Merial Sproul, Gloria Sproul, Verna Laura Sproul Gast, Rowla Jean Sproul Armstrong; and brother: Walter Dean Sproul. Shirley is survived by her children: Cathy Lynn Droghei, Charles Richard Droghei, Kyle Dean (Jolene) Droghei; grandchildren: Dallas Frank (Stephanie) Droghei, Taya Droghei (Karl) Price, Jan-Michael (Terri) Droghei, Quinn Droghei, Jill-Marie Droghei, Alyssa Jennile Droghei, Devin Richard (Morgan) Droghei, Brooke Marie Droghei Caldwell, Randi Michelle Droghei, Antonio Martino 'Marty' Droghei; great grandchildren: Jonathan Frank Droghei, Elizabeth Katherine Droghei, Alyssa Price (Joey) Blessant, Jackson Cole Price, Sawyer Mae Droghei, Isabella Kayt Caldwell, Lilly Constance Caldwell; sisters and sister-in-law: Joy Marie Sproul Seria Covington, Afton Sproul Hayball; Teresa Droghei Stosich; brother-in-law: John William (Juanita) Droghei; and many loving nieces and nephews. Shirley's services will be at Wilks Funeral Home in Chubbuck Idaho: Viewings Friday, 7/22, 6-8 pm and Saturday, 7/23, 10 am; Funeral services Saturday, 7/23, 11 am. Following the funeral services, Shirley will be laid to rest in the Riverside-Thomas cemetery next to Frank Droghei, her sweetheart, husband, and hero. She lived, she laughed, and she loved. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.wilksfuneralhome.com. | https://www.postregister.com/chronicle/obituaries/droghei-shirley-sproul/article_d73bb4ce-aa0d-529c-8789-eba0af82353d.html | 2022-08-31T15:53:10Z | https://www.postregister.com/chronicle/obituaries/droghei-shirley-sproul/article_d73bb4ce-aa0d-529c-8789-eba0af82353d.html | false |
Bayler Gilbert Gilbert Bayler Dan Gilbert, 20 , "The Cadillac Cowboy", graduated from mortality with a life well lived on October 19, 2021. Bayler was born July 6, 2001 in Blackfoot Idaho to Kurt and Neikell Gilbert. Bayler grew up around livestock and was no stranger to a hard day's work. He worked side by side with his father, grandpa, and uncles on the family farm since he was a young boy. Many hours were spent under his dad's tutelage on the farm. A special bond was formed between Bayler and his father from those special days spent in the fields and around the dairy. Bayler enjoyed his stewardship over the animals. His childhood was filled with love and happiness. He was forever surrounded by family and friends. Bayler was an avid football player and fan of the game. He enjoyed playing football for Snake River High School and looked forward to the annual Thanksgiving Day yard football game with family. Bayler graduated from Snake River High School in 2019. There was no bigger fan of Bayler than his mother. Bayler had a love for his mother and always enjoyed her eagerness for him to do well in all things he was involved with. Bayler was an active and devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission to Sydney, Australia, where he loved the people he worked with. He is survived by his parents Kurt Gilbert and Neikell Daw Gilbert; sisters Maysa (Mathew) Howell, Zavery Gilbert, brother Jaizz Gilbert, and loving girlfriend Maddie Shuler; grandparents Dan and Debbie Gilbert and Kim and Lynette Daw; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Bayler walked in and out of the lives of many people, and he left footprints on the hearts of all his friends and family. A viewing will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, October 25, 2021at Hawker Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held October 26, 2021 at the Blackfoot Idaho West Stake Center 101 N. 900 W. Blackfoot, Idaho at 11:00 am with a viewing one hour prior to services. Interment will take place at Moreland Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.hawkerfuneralhome.com.
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The jury trial for a former South Laurel High basketball coach was side-stepped on Tuesday when he entered a guilty plea on lesser charges.
Jonathan Walker, 34, of Hazard, entered a guilty plea to an amended charge of sexual misconduct in Laurel Circuit Court on Tuesday morning. He was originally charged with one count of first-degree sexual abuse of a student while he served as a girls basketball coach at the school. He resigned that position when the allegations came to light.
The plea agreement, according to court records, recommends Walker to 12 months in jail — which is probated for 24 months, but on the condition that he serve 60 days in jail. Walker must also surrender his teaching certification and not coach any youth athletics in the future. The court document also states that Walker will not attempt to have this conviction expunged from his criminal history.
Sentencing is set for September 14.
The plea and sentencing ends a long saga of court proceedings for Walker, who was indicted in February 2019. The incident for which he was indicted took place in November 2018.
His court appearances and trials were reset during the 2020 COVID pandemic, with a trial set for December 2021. Testimony began in that case, but during the second day of the trial, a juror realized a connection with a witness in the case, which was reported to the attorneys. The attorneys and judge conferred and that trial was declared a mistrial. | https://www.sentinel-echo.com/kentucky/former-slhs-coach-pleads-to-lesser-sex-charge/article_7c94c40e-288c-11ed-900b-0bd4a8ef3af5.html | 2022-08-31T15:56:06Z | https://www.sentinel-echo.com/kentucky/former-slhs-coach-pleads-to-lesser-sex-charge/article_7c94c40e-288c-11ed-900b-0bd4a8ef3af5.html | true |
New Watch Page Helps Tax Practitioners Understand and Implement New Provisions
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bloomberg Tax today announced the availability of a new Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Watch Page to help tax practitioners understand and execute needed changes due to key tax elements in the new budget reconciliation law H.R. 5376. For more information and to schedule a demo, visit http://onb-tax.com/SWHe50Kw2Ye.
The new Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Watch Page covers key tax provisions, including extension of the expanded Affordable Care Act health plan premium assistance program through 2025, an excise tax on stock buybacks, increased funding for IRS tax enforcement, expanded energy incentives, and a new corporate alternative minimum tax.
The new Watch Page features a Roadmap, which distills down the key tax components of the legislative changes in this sweeping social spending and tax package, with links to the updated Internal Revenue Code sections and other key documents. Bloomberg Tax's team of analysts and reporters provide the latest news, practitioner Insights, and OnPoints, which highlight key considerations for planning and impacts on businesses. Practitioners can leverage the tools on the Watch page and Bloomberg Tax's expert-written portfolios to navigate the significant changes made by the new law and optimize their position through scenario analysis.
"Bloomberg Tax's new Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Watch Page is a key resource for tax planning," said Heather Rothman, vice president for analysis and content, Bloomberg Tax & Accounting. "Placing all of this essential content together in one place allows practitioners to quickly find what they need on critical tax provisions including the $10,000 cap extension on SALT deductions, the 15% minimum tax on the income corporations report on their financial statements, the extension of Affordable Care Act health insurance premium tax credits, and dozens of other tax law changes."
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NUEVO LAREDO, Tamaulipas — On Friday, US Customs and Border Protection seized $11.8 million dollars worth of cocaine from a truck that was supposed to be carrying only baby wipes.
It happened at the Colombia-Solidarity bridge that connects Texas and the Mexican state of Nuevo Laredo over the Rio Grande.
Officers initially sent the trailer truck for a second inspection.
Then, officials say a canine and "non-intrusive" inspection turned up nearly 2,000 packages containing roughly 1,500 pounds of alleged cocaine.
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Plane brilliant! Student goes viral with video showing how to avoid paying for extra bagging by sneaking extra clothes onto a flight in an empty PILLOWCASE
- Tedi Ivanova, 21, from Belgium, used pillow to pack more clothes for holidays
- Was able to get through airport security and on plane without being detected
- At the end of her journey, she triumphantly revealed clothes stored in pillowcase
A woman has gone viral on TikTok with a video revealing how to avoid hefty luggage costs when travelling by using a pillowcase.
Tedi Ivanova, 21, from Belgium, claims you can avoid paying for extra hand luggage - or a suitcase - by packing extra items into a pillowcase that you carry with you.
She demonstrated how to pull off the outrageous hack in a viral TikTok video that has racked up more than 41.5million views.
Tedi Ivanova, 21, from Belgium, packed a pillowcase with extra clothes in order to bypass luggage limitations and extra clothes. Pictured, Tedi with the stuffed pillowcase
Once she made it to her destination, she revealed al the clothes she was able to cram in the case
'I always found packing frustrating because I always had to limit myself since my parents never pay for extra luggage, we always only travel with hand baggage,' Tedi said.
'I am someone that likes to wear a lot of outfits on vacation so to try and fit everything in a mini suitcase was always a nightmare.'
Tedi demonstrates how she fills a pillow – which is often not counted as part of hand luggage – with her clothes, as well as blankets and other soft items.
In her TikTok video (@itisivanovaa), she can be seen walking through the airport with the stuffed pillow, with airline staff none the wiser.
In a video shared on TikTok, Tedi could be seen carrying the pillowcase as she waited to board her plane
Later, she reveals the contents – opening the pillow onto her hotel bed and the items pour out. She said: 'I did it and was so surprised how helpful it was.
'It was handy because I do use the pillow during the flight or in the taxi on the way to the hotel.'
Social media users are in awe of the trick, which has racked up over 4.5m likes and 13,400 comments from thankful viewers.
One viewer commented: 'Outsmarted, genius move!'
A friend of Tedi was filmed resting his head on the pillow, which was actually filled to the brim with clothes
Another said: 'That's actually pretty smart'
Someone else commented: 'BRILLIANT.' 'GENIUS OMGGGG,' said another fan, with shocked emojis. [sic]
'This is brilliant!' said someone else. 'I work for security we don't care if it's stuffed with clothes it's the airlines problem,' commented another viewer.
Tedi is surprised at how much attention her video has received but loves that it has helped others.
She said: 'I am not complaining! It saved me the struggle to always try and find a way to bring all of my clothes with me!
'Always use clothes or soft items because it still has to have the purpose, look and feel of a pillow.'
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This Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 durability test shows that its screen is hard to bend
By Jay Bonggolto published
Samsung's latest foldable phone survives JerryRigEverything's torture tests.
What you need to know
- The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is put through its paces in a new JerryRigEverything video.
- Samsung's latest foldable phone holds its own against an avalanche of dust and deliberate bending.
- However, the Fold 4's display appears to be no more durable than its predecessor despite Samsung's claims to the contrary.
Given that Samsung slimmed down the hinge and narrowed the bezels on the Galaxy Z Fold 4 compared to its predecessor, you might think it's less durable than the Z Fold 3. A new JerryRigEverything durability test demonstrates quite the opposite.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 has proven its mettle in the face of Zack Nelson's harsh testing regimen. As usual, the routine comprises scratch, fire, and bend tests, against which one of Samsung's best foldable phones held out.
Like the Galaxy Z Fold 3, the latest foldable device survived concerted bending while open, thanks to its sturdy hinge. Nelson's attempt to snap the phone in half by bending it from the back was futile, unlike with OnePlus' flagship phones.
The test was made extra special from regular torture tests when Nelson threw dust into the mix. The Fold 4 managed to remain functional despite an avalanche of dust and dirt, which is nothing short of remarkable given that it lacks a dust protection rating. Despite being strewn with sand and pebbles, the hinge still flexes smoothly and quietly, and the side-mounted fingerprint scanner works.
In the scratch test, the external cover screen withstood Nelson's razor blade until scratches began to manifest at level 6 on the Mohs scale, with deeper grooves at level 7. This was the same narrative as the Fold 3, which features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection. This means the Fold 4's Plus version doesn't do much to protect its screen.
While the outer display holds its own against scratching, the same is not true with the interior screen, which suffers from scratches at level 2. This isn't surprising given that Gorilla Glass is inherently more durable than the UTG used in the phone's interior display.
The Fold 3 durability test yielded the same results last year, indicating that the Fold 4 is no more durable than its predecessor. In announcing the latest foldable model, Samsung claimed that the main screen on the Fold 4 was 45% stronger than the previous model, though Nelson's video doesn't seem to corroborate this claim.
Having said that, Samsung has made significant progress in addressing the original Galaxy Z Fold's durability issues in 2019, with the foldable phone's third iteration boasting super tough construction. Samsung says this year's version of the foldable line is no different despite making small tweaks to its design.
Samsung's latest foldable phone, the Galaxy Z Fold 4, features an improved design, improved cameras, and a faster chipset. Users can take advantage of the internal and external displays in a variety of ways thanks to the folding design.
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Obstruction emerges as key focus in Trump documents probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department says classified documents were “likely concealed and removed” from a storage room at former President Donald Trump’s Florida estate as part of an effort to obstruct the federal investigation into the discovery of the government records.
The FBI also seized boxes and containers holding more than 100 classified records during its Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago and found classified documents stashed in Trump’s office, according to a filing late Tuesday that lays out the most detailed chronology to date of months of strained interactions between Justice Department officials and Trump representatives over the discovery of government secrets.
The filing offers yet another indication of the sheer volume of classified records retrieved from Mar-a-Lago, in Palm Beach, Florida. It shows how investigators conducting a criminal probe have focused not just on why the records were improperly stored there but also on the question of whether the Trump team intentionally misled them about the continued, and unlawful, presence of the top secret documents.
The timeline laid out by the Justice Department made clear that the extraordinary search of Mar-a-Lago came only after other efforts to retrieve the records had failed and that it resulted from law enforcement suspicion that additional documents remained inside the property despite assurances by Trump representatives that a “diligent search” had accounted for all of the material.
It also included a picture of some of the seized documents with colored cover sheets indicating their classified status, perhaps as a way to rebut suggestions that whoever packed them or handled them at Mar-a-Lago could have easily failed to appreciate their sensitive nature.
The photo shows the cover pages of a smattering of paperclip-bound classified documents — some marked as “TOP SECRET//SCI” with bright yellow borders and one marked as “SECRET//SCI” with a rust-colored border — along with whited-out pages, splayed out on a carpet at Mar-a-Lago. Beside them sits a cardboard box filled with gold-framed pictures, including a Time magazine cover.
Though it contains significant new details on the investigation, the Justice Department filing does not resolve a core question that has driven public fascination with the investigation — why Trump held onto the documents after he left the White House and why he and his team resisted repeated efforts to give them back. In fact, it suggests officials may not have received an answer.
During a June 3 visit to Mar-a-Lago by FBI and Justice Department officials, the document states, “Counsel for the former President offered no explanation as to why boxes of government records, including 38 documents with classification markings, remained at the Premises nearly five months after the production of the Fifteen Boxes and nearly one-and-a-half years after the end of the Administration.”
That visit, which came weeks after the Justice Department issued a subpoena for the records, receives substantial attention in the document and appears to be a key investigative focus.
Though Trump insisted again Wednesday that he had declassified the documents at Mar-a-Lago, his lawyers did not suggest that during the visit and instead “handled them in a manner that suggested counsel believed that the documents were classified,” the Justice Department said.
FBI agents who went there to receive additional materials were given “a single Redweld envelope, double-wrapped in tape, containing the documents,” the filing states.
That envelope, according to the FBI, contained 38 unique documents with classification markings, including 16 documents marked secret and 17 marked top secret.
The investigators were permitted to visit the storage room but were not allowed to open or look inside any of the boxes, “giving no opportunity for the government to confirm that no documents with classification markings remained,” the Justice Department says.
During that visit, the document says, Trump’s lawyers told investigators that all the records that had come from the White House were stored in one location — a Mar-a-Lago storage room — and that “there were no other records stored in any private office space or other location at the Premises and that all available boxes were searched.”
After that, though, the department, which had subpoenaed video footage for the property, “developed evidence that government records were likely concealed and removed from the Storage Room and that efforts were likely taken to obstruct the government’s investigation.” The filing does not identify the individuals who may have relocated the boxes.
In their August search, agents found classified documents both in the storage room as well as in the former president’s office — including three classified documents found not in boxes, but in office desks.
“That the FBI, in a matter of hours, recovered twice as many documents with classification markings as the ‘diligent search’ that the former President’s counsel and other representatives had weeks to perform calls into serious question the representations made in the June 3 certification and casts doubt on the extent of cooperation in this matter,” the document states.
It says, “In some instances, even the FBI counterintelligence personnel and DOJ attorneys conducting the review required additional clearances before they were permitted to review certain documents.”
The investigation began from a referral from the National Archives and Records Administration, which recovered 15 boxes from Mar-a-Lago in January that were found to contain 184 documents with classified markings, including top secret information.
The purpose of the Tuesday night filing was to oppose a request from the Trump legal team for a special master to review the documents seized during this month’s search and to return to him certain seized property. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon is set to hear arguments on the matter on Thursday.
Cannon on Saturday said it was her “preliminary intent” to appoint such a person but also gave the Justice Department an opportunity to respond.
On Monday, the department said it had already completed its review of potentially privileged documents and identified a “limited set of materials that potentially contain attorney-client privileged information.” It said Tuesday that a special master was therefore “unnecessary” and that the presidential records that were taken from the home do not belong to Trump.
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Home run ball at Royals game taken from man’s glove on 18th birthday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - A Missouri man had the 18th birthday of a lifetime, but it didn’t start that way.
Bruce Williams was going to celebrate at Sunday’s Kansas City Royals game against the San Diego Padres. He had one wish: to catch a home run ball from Padres star Juan Soto.
“Juan Soto’s playing. Juan Soto’s going to hit a ball to me,” he said. “I knew it’s coming to me. I know I’m going to catch it. No problem.”
It happened. During the seventh inning, Soto stepped up to the plate.
“He blasted it, and it just sailed through the air,” Williams said.
On the Pepsi Porch, he stood up with his glove, ready to catch the ball. Another fan went for it, but Williams reached over him and caught the ball. Then the man stole it from him.
“He just grabbed my arm and pinned it to his body, and opened up my glove and took the ball out and ran off,” he said.
The man tried to give Williams a No. 62 Sam Gaviglio jersey. He’s a pitcher who appeared in four games for the Royals in 2017.
“I told him, I said, ‘No, I don’t want the jersey.’ I said, ‘Give me the ball.’ He said, ‘Nope. I’m not going to,’” Williams recalled.
Word of the theft was heard around Kauffman Stadium, including by Royals’ top brass. Nick Pironi, director of Guest Relations and Fan Experience, knew exactly what he had to do.
“What I got was one of every bobblehead I had in that collection,” Pironi said. “And, obviously, Bobby Witt Jr. being one of our young superstars, I happened to have an autographed ball from him.”
The Royals identified the man who took it as Mark Kirsch, a YouTuber known for a series called “Man vs. Impossible.”
“I was in tears when he stole that ball from me,” Williams said. “I’ve never seen anything like that or experienced anything like that.”
In an instant, Pironi righted the wrong.
“Me handing him this stuff, he just jumped toward me and he was crying,” Pironi said.
“Things were definitely made right for me,” Williams said.
Pironi also made a call to the Padres camp. Williams ended up with another signed baseball, this one from the player who hit the home run.
“He had a ball signed by Juan Soto. He wrote down, ‘2019 World Series champ,’ ‘Home Run Derby,’ and all that crazy cool stuff,” Williams said.
Soto also signed “Sorry about that,” turning the ultimate foul into the biggest birthday win.
“It made my birthday super. It really turned a bad event into a good one,” Williams said.
Williams hoped Kirsch would be banned from Kaufman, but Pironi said that was unlikely.
“He knew what he did was wrong,” Pironi said. “He immediately tried to rectify it by giving Bruce the Sam Gaviglio jersey.”
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Country music singer Luke Bell found dead at age 32
TUCSON, Ariz. - Country music star Luke Bell has died, Tucson, Arizona, police authorities confirmed to Fox News Digital. He was 32.
An authority with the Tucson Police Department said that officers had responded to a report of an "unresponsive" male near the 5500 block of E. Grant Road on Aug. 26 just before 1 p.m. local time.
Officers, along with the fire department, began to render aid to the unresponsive male before he was pronounced dead at the scene. On Aug. 29, the deceased male was identified as Lucas Bell.
Authorities confirmed that Bell's cause of death was "unknown" and they have opened a death investigation.
On Sunday, the Saving Country Music blog reported that the "Ragtime Troubles" singer had gone missing on Aug. 20 near 4th Ave. in Tucson. According to the outlet, he was on a trip to Tucson with his close friend and fellow country recording artist Matt Kinman when he suddenly vanished.
Kinman said, "We came down here to Arizona, to work down here, play some music, and he just took off. He was in the back of the truck. I went in to get something to eat. I came out, and he’d got out of the truck and left."
The blog also noted that Bell suffered from bipolar disorder. On Tuesday, Kinman confirmed to Saving Country Music that the Wyoming native had been found dead not far from where he had disappeared in Tucson.
According to the outlet, Bell was "hiding a severe battle with bipolar disorder that he ultimately would never shake" and had disappeared several times before. The website reported that he would "end up in hospitals, or at times, incarcerated."
However, his condition had reportedly improved over the last year and half due to medication and treatment. However, Kinman said that there had been a recent change in Bell's medication, which he feared could have contributed to his disappearance.
After the news of the singer's death broke, social media tributes began pouring in from his fellow country music artists and friends.
Mike and the Moonpies wrote in a Facebook post, "Word just came down on the passing of Luke Bell and we’re heartbroken over the news.
"I can vividly remember the first time I met Luke at Hole in the Wall over a decade ago, down to the clothes on his back. The man (and his music) left an impression. He was a real deal traveling troubadour out there on that lost highway. Do yourself a favor and put on some Luke Bell tunes tonight in his memory. Rest In Peace, friend."
On Twitter, singer-songwriter Margo Price posted a video of Bell performing in 2015, writing, "Goddamn, rest [easy] to our dear friend, Luke Bell" along with a broken-hearted emoji.
Bell, who hailed from Cody, Wyoming, first rose to prominence on the country music scene in 2014 with the release of his first album "Don't Mind If I Do". He was signed to the label Thirty Tigers in 2016 and gained further recognition after releasing his self-titled second album later that year.
Over his career, Bell worked with Price, Alabama Shakes, and Langhorne Slim and performed supporting slots for Willie Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Hayes Carll, according to The Boot.
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Not finding white Fiat Uno in tunnel on night of Diana's death a 'frustration,' crash investigators say
PARIS - Twenty-five years after Princess Diana’s death in Paris, investigators who probed the car crash say not finding a white Fiat Uno that may have been in the tunnel that night remains a lasting "frustration."
Diana died on Aug. 31, 1997, at age 36. Her catastrophic death in a traffic tunnel continues to shock, even after a quarter-century.
A recent documentary that aired on the U.K.‘s Channel 4, called "Investigating Diana: Death in Paris," shared interviews with detectives from 1997 French police detectives, called the French Brigade Criminelle, according to several U.K. news outlets including Sky News and the Independent.
The officials said that while the driver of the Fiat Uno was not responsible for the crash, they could potentially have helped explain the movements of the black Mercedes that Diana and others were traveling in, according to the news outlets.
"The whole of the world has struggled to accept that the Princess of Wales died in a mundane accident," Martine Monteil, head of the Brigade Criminelle, said in the documentary. "I have frustration about the Fiat Uno because I like a well-finished business."
"For sure, it’s out there. Unfortunately, we don’t have it," she added, according to Sky News. "But you know the driver of the Fiat Uno, he’s not the real culprit. He’s driving along quietly and then a Mercedes arrives at high speed and bumps into him. The responsibility remains with the Mercedes."
RELATED: Princess Diana's final hours: A timeline of one tragic night in Paris
That night, a group of paparazzi was camped outside the Hotel Ritz in Paris in hopes of getting shots of Diana and her boyfriend, 41-year-old Dodi Fayed, the son of the one-time owner of London department store Harrod's. They pursued their car to the Pont de l’Alma tunnel, where it crashed.
Diana, Fayed, and driver Henri Paul were all killed. Their bodyguard, Trevor Rees-Jones, was severely injured but survived the crash.
Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed (both partially visible in back seat), bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones (front, left) and driver Henri Paul, in their Mercedes-Benz S280, shortly before the fatal crash which killed Diana, Fayed, and Paul, on Aug. 3
Witnesses described that the car was going well over 90 mph, perhaps close to 120 mph, at the time, according to an Associated Press report from 1997, a few days after the crash. There is no surveillance camera footage of the crash, although there were cameras in the tunnel, the AP later reported.
RELATED: Princess Diana's last moments: French doctor recalls 'tragic night'
A couple at the scene saw a white Fiat Uno coming out of the tunnel with a driver who was focused on his mirrors, the investigators said in the documentary, according to SkyNews. They described the driver as a "brown-skinned man with short hair and a dog wearing a muzzle" being in the car, the outlet reported.
The Mercedes’ tail light was broken, and traces of the Fiat’s white paint were found on the black car, according to the news outlets.
Investigators presumed the two vehicles had bumped, but they never found the Fiat.
"It’s not a hallucination. It’s not something we threw out to create a diversion. It exists," Fabrice Cuvillier with the Brigade Criminelle said of Fiat Uno exists.
Eric Gigou, also from the Brigade Criminelle, said investigators did "everything we could to understand what happened." More than 1,000 people were interviewed in the investigation by French authorities.
"In my mind, the only door that remains open is the testimony of the driver of the Fiat Uno," Gigou said in the documentary, according to Sky News.
Diana, Princess of Wales, wearing a white dress designed by David and Elizabeth Emanuel with the Spencer Tiara, attends a State Banquet on November 16, 1986 in Bahrain. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/WireImage)
In the years after, several investigations ruled out a criminal conspiracy in Diana’s death. A French court ruled in 1999 that the crash was an accident caused by Paul, who was drunk and driving at twice the legal speed limit.
A three-year British inquiry led by Metropolitan Police chief John Stevens also found that Paul was drunk and driving at a high speed to elude pursuing photographers.
Stevens concluded in 2006 that Diana’s death "was a tragic accident."
RELATED: ‘The Princess’ review: HBO’s new documentary revisits Princess Diana’s life
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The jury in the trial of Ryan Giggs was discharged Wednesday after failing to reach a verdict on domestic violence charges against the former Manchester United star.
Giggs, 48, had been on trial for four weeks but after more than 20 hours of deliberations, the Crown Court jury of seven women and four men failed to reach any verdicts.
Giggs potentially faces a retrial. He had been charged with assault and use of coercive behavior against an ex-girlfriend. He had denied all of the charges.
Prosecutors alleged that Giggs assaulted Kate Greville, causing actual bodily harm at his home in Worsley, Greater Manchester, in November 2020. He was also charged with common assault of Greville’s younger sister during the same incident, as well as using controlling and coercive behavior toward his former girlfriend between August 2017 and November 2020.
During the trial, Giggs had said it was justified that he had a reputation for infidelity but added he has “never” physically assaulted a woman.
On Tuesday, Judge Hilary Manley told the jury she would accept a majority verdict in which 10 of the 11-person jury agree. The 12th juror had been sent home because of illness.
The jury had reported when asked Tuesday that it had not reached any unanimous verdicts after more than 16 hours of deliberations.
In 23-year playing career at Manchester United, Giggs won 13 Premier League titles, two Champions Leagues and made 963 appearances.
He stood down as manager of the Wales national team in June, saying he didn’t want to jeopardize preparations for the World Cup later this year in Qatar. He had been on leave since November.
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NEW LONDON, Conn. (AP) — The Coast Guard Academy is disenrolling seven cadets for failing to comply with the military's COVID-19 vaccination mandate, after their requests for religious exemptions were denied and they were ordered to leave campus.
The academy in New London, Connecticut, confirmed the disenrollments Tuesday, The Day newspaper reported. A lawyer for several of the cadets said they were told on Aug. 18 that they had to leave campus by 4 p.m. the next day.
“They were escorted to the gate like they were criminals or something,” the lawyer, Michael Rose, told the newspaper.
“No one helped them with travel arrangements or gave them any money,” said Rose, based in Summerville, South Carolina. “One had to get to California, one to Alaska. One’s estranged from home and living out of his truck, according to an email I received describing his situation.”
Rose said two of the seven cadets had no homes to return to.
The cadets' names have not been released. Rose said academy officials were “particularly mean-spirited” and could have waited until pending lawsuits challenging the military's COVID-19 vaccination requirement were concluded.
In one of those lawsuits, Rose is representing more than 30 plaintiffs, including military personnel and service academy cadets, in litigation pending in federal court in South Carolina. Several of the cadets are from the Coast Guard Academy.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin last year made the COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for service members, including those at the military academies, saying the vaccine is critical to maintaining military readiness and the health of the force.
At least 98% of all active duty military members are either fully or partially vaccinated, according to the military branches. To date, about 5,700 service members have been discharged from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps for refusing to get vaccinated.
Earlier this year, three cadets at the U.S. Air Force Academy who refused the vaccine were not commissioned as military officers but were allowed to graduate with bachelor's degrees, while the other military academies said all their cadets were in compliance with the vaccine mandate.
A Coast Guard Academy spokesman, David Santos, said the seven cadets there were found to be in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for disobeying a superior officer and failing to obey an order or regulation. The cadets requested religious exemptions that were denied by school officials, he said.
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Celtic will take on Ross County away from home in the second round of the Scottish League Cup.
The Scottish champions are one of the two teams who are unbeaten in the 2022-23 Scottish league and the only team to win all their league games so far. Ange Postecoglou's team has won all five of their league matches and that run includes a 9-0 win against Dundee United in their last match.
Their opponents, Ross County, on the other hand have won just one game this season. Their previous outing ended in a 4-0 defeat at the hands of Rangers.
With the teams set to meet in the Scottish League Cup, GOAL tells you everything you need to know about the fixture.
Ross County vs Celtic date & kick-off time
How to watch Ross County vs Celtic on TV & live stream online
The Scottish League Cup clash between Ross County and Celtic can be watched on Premier Sports 1 and streamed on the Premier Player in the United Kingdom (UK).
Fans in the United States (US) can stream Ross County vs Celtic on Paramount+.
See here for live football on UK TV this week.
Celtic squad & team news
Ange Postecoglou will want to make full use of his squad for this mid-week cup tie after the 9-0 win against Dundee United at the weekend.
The Bhoys will be without midfielder Yosuke Ideguchi who has not recovered from an injury he picked up in pre-season. Defender Stephen Welsh, who suffered an injury the season opener against Aberdeen, is also a doubt for the game.
Ross County squad & team news
William Akio remains a long-term injury concern for Ross County. He has a problem with his knee and has been unavailable since July. English defender Connor Randall picked up an injury against Celtic in the league clash between the two teams and will not take part in the upcoming cup fixture. | https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/ross-county-vs-celtic-live-stream-tv-how-to-watch/blt1ef8067f19d5b6f0 | 2022-08-31T16:09:19Z | https://www.goal.com/en-au/news/ross-county-vs-celtic-live-stream-tv-how-to-watch/blt1ef8067f19d5b6f0 | false |
DUBLIN, Calif. — Behind a closed chapel office door inside a federal women’s prison in California, a chaplain forced inmates seeking his spiritual guidance to have sex with him — exploiting their faith and their powerlessness behind bars for his own gratification, prosecutors said.
James Theodore Highhouse, who pleaded guilty in February and is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday, would tell women he abused at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, that everyone in the Bible had sex and that God wanted them to be together, prosecutors said.
Highhouse, an Army veteran, pressured one inmate into having intercourse with him on Veterans Day by telling her she needed to serve her country and on Thanksgiving by telling her she needed to show her gratitude for him, prosecutors said.
Prosecutors are seeking a 10-year prison sentence for Highhouse, who's among five workers at the Bay Area lockup charged in the last 14 months with sexually abusing inmates.
In a sentencing memorandum, they implored a judge to deviate from federal guidelines, which call for less than three years in prison, and deliver “a just punishment for this particularly vile conduct.”
While Highhouse, 49, was charged only with abusing one inmate, prosecutors say he engaged in predatory conduct with at least six women from 2014 to 2019 — including one he counseled at a veterans hospital where he worked before joining the federal Bureau of Prisons, where allegations were routinely ignored.
“Highhouse ruined my life — he truly did,” one inmate said in a victim impact statement. “I don’t even go to Church anymore because of him. I have no trust in the Church and really, I don’t trust anyone because of what he did.”
Highhouse, enabled by a toxic culture of abuse and coverups at the prison — known to many as the “rape club” — warned victims not to report him, telling one of them “no one will believe you because you’re an inmate, and I’m a chaplain," prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memorandum.
At the same time, prosecutors wrote, a prison counselor would rail about inmates “snitching” on employees, suggesting they instead “tell Trump about it," referring to then-President Donald Trump.
Highhouse’s lawyers are seeking a two-year prison sentence, the low end of the 24 months to 30 months recommended in federal guidelines.
In their sentencing memorandum, Highhouse’s lawyers noted that he served as an Army chaplain in Iraq and Afghanistan, is seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder and spends time caring for his elderly mother after his father's death earlier this year. He has no prior criminal history and accepts responsibility for his crimes, they wrote.
"He fully regrets the pain he caused the victim in this case, as well as the other people in his life," Highhouse's lawyers wrote, calling his actions “a grave mistake.”
Federal probation officers who conducted a pre-sentence investigation and interviewed Highhouse recommended a seven-year prison sentence, writing that Highhouse characterized his abuse as an “inappropriate relationship" and blamed his conduct on marital problems.
All sexual activity between a prison worker and an inmate is illegal. Correctional employees enjoy substantial power over inmates, controlling every aspect of their lives from mealtime to lights out, and there is no scenario in which an inmate can give consent.
Earlier this year, an Associated Press investigation revealed years of sexual misconduct at FCI Dublin, including allegations against the prison's former warden. The AP also detailed steps that were taken to keep abuse secret, such as ignoring allegations, retaliating against whistleblowers and sending prisoners to solitary confinement or other prisons for reporting abuse.
After the AP's reporting, a task force of senior federal prison officials descended on Dublin, meeting with staff and inmates and pledging to fix problems and change the culture. On Wednesday, as Highhouse is being sentenced in federal court in Oakland, new federal Bureau of Prisons Director Colette Peters is scheduled to visit Dublin for a status update.
Highhouse is the first of the five charged Dublin employees to reach the sentencing phase.
Enrique Chavez, a food service foreman, is expected to plead guilty on Sept. 14. Ross Klinger, a recycling technician, pleaded guilty in February but has yet to be sentenced.
The former warden, Ray J. Garcia, was recently charged with abusing two additional inmates, for a total of seven counts involving three victims. He pleaded not guilty to the initial charges against him and is scheduled to go on trial in November.
John Russell Bellhouse, a prison safety administrator, is scheduled to stand trial next June.
Highhouse pleaded guilty on Feb. 23 to two counts of sexual abuse of a ward, two counts of abusive sexual contact and one count of making false statements to federal agents.
All of the charges stem from allegations Highhouse repeatedly abused a female prisoner over a nine-month span in 2018 and 2019.
That woman said in a victim impact statement that she cried herself to sleep after testifying before a grand jury about Highhouse’s abuse.
“I felt so lost, hopeless, worthless, and betrayal and truly do not know what to do or who to talk to about my problems,” the woman wrote.
The AP does not typically identify people who say they are victims of sexual assault unless they grant permission.
Other allegations against Highhouse, previously kept quiet by Dublin officials, came to light during the investigation, prosecutors said.
Two inmates said Highhouse claimed to them that he was a sex therapist, asked graphic questions about their sex lives and offered to let them have sex in his office, prosecutors said. One of them said Highhouse leered at her when she got out of the shower and had a reputation as a “predator.”
Another inmate told investigators that she avoided Highhouse after he made suggestive remarks during a counseling session, such as suggesting that the commissary sell sex toys.
In May, an inmate now incarcerated at another federal prison facility reported that Highhouse raped her multiple times in his chapel office after she sought him out for counseling, prosecutors said.
“He took my ability to sleep at night and he took my ability to trust in the Church,” the inmate wrote in a victim impact statement. “I would never go back to Church. I’m constantly on alert. He played on my vulnerability and took advantage of me — I have nightmares.”
The inmate said that she attempted to report the abuse but that when she did, a prison officer shrugged and reminded her that she would soon be transferring out of Dublin.
“To me the BOP is an epic fail in terms of the way they handle PREA," the inmate wrote, referring to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act. "The system is flawed and broken.” | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/nation-world/prison-chaplain-sex-abuse/507-c22396c4-cb0c-4315-8ccc-1ab8914acd61 | 2022-08-31T16:11:38Z | https://www.fox43.com/article/news/nation-world/prison-chaplain-sex-abuse/507-c22396c4-cb0c-4315-8ccc-1ab8914acd61 | false |
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tasty Brands, LP (the "Company"), an affiliate of Los Angeles-based private equity firm Triton Pacific Capital Partners, reported its financial results for the second quarter ending July 13, 2022 and provided a letter to its shareholders outlining the results.
Financial Highlights
Highlights for the second quarter of 2022 versus the second quarter of 2021 include:
- Total restaurant revenue increased 21.8% to $64.3 million, compared to $52.8 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- Adjusted restaurant-level EBITDA1 increased to $6.8 million from $5.7 million in the prior year quarter, a +18.7% change.
- Adjusted income from operations2 decreased to $3.3 million from $3.5 million in the prior year quarter, a -6.3% change.
- Loan-to-value for consolidated restaurant operations was 35.2%3.
Management Commentary
Despite continued macroeconomic pressures and a challenging operating environment, financial performance in the second quarter of 2022 was strong, highlighted by total restaurant revenue and adjusted restaurant-level EBITDA improvement compared to the prior year. The investments made in add-on acquisitions, new unit development and ROI-driven asset actions continue to drive overall performance and position both Burger King and Pizza Hut portfolio companies for sustained growth. As highlighted in prior communication, Tasty Brands is encouraged by the value proposition and long-term stability of the quick service restaurant industry, both core elements of its investment thesis. This is particularly significant given ongoing wage and commodity inflation, rising interest rates and broader macroeconomic uncertainties. Both the Burger King and Pizza Hut brands have been forthright in their approach to optimizing franchisee profitability, and both brands have employed operational initiatives to control key elements of the restaurants' cost structure. The improvements in the second quarter results compared to the prior quarter are the result of positive momentum across our businesses and demonstrate the resiliency of both our strategy and the broader quick service restaurant industry.
There are several accomplishments and updates across the Tasty Brands portfolio. Some highlights for the quarter include:
- Tasty Hut completed two strategic acquisitions: 7 units in the Northeast, further expanding its footprint in the region from which to execute a new unit development growth strategy, and 27 units in West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia.
- Tasty King's restaurant-level EBITDA margin increased approximately 230bps in the second quarter of 2022, compared to the prior year period, signaling improved operational execution.
- Same store sales growth for both portfolio companies over pre-Covid levels continues to be robust. Menu price increases taken at both Tasty Hut and Tasty King have yielded meaningful improvements in average check.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
As of July 13, 2022, the Company owned 287 restaurants, including 68 Burger King and 219 Pizza Hut locations.
Total restaurant revenue increased 21.8% to $64.3 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $52.8 million in the second quarter of 2021, a +21.8% change.
Adjusted restaurant-level EBITDA increased to $6.8 million in the second quarter of 2022 from $5.7 million in the prior year period, with an adjusted restaurant-level EBITDA margin of 10.5% of total restaurant revenue.
Adjusted income from operations was $3.3 million for the quarter, compared to $3.5 million in the prior year period, reflecting 5.1% of total restaurant revenue. Administrative general and administrative expenses were higher by $0.82 million.
Distribution Update
The Company declared a quarterly distribution for Q2 2022 of $0.4375 per share.
Tasty Brands, LP is a multi-brand restaurant franchisee within the quick service restaurant industry. Tasty Brands' portfolio companies include Tasty Hut, LLC, a Pizza Hut franchisee and Tasty King, LLC, a Burger King franchisee. Portfolio companies operate across 15 states, employing more than 3,900 employees. Some of the statements in this press release may contain forward-looking statements or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. Such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors such as the development of general economic conditions, future market conditions, consumer preferences for the chain restaurant industry generally and our portfolio company brands specifically, unusual catastrophic loss events such as the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and related government, private sector, and individual consumer responsive actions, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different from those anticipated by such statements. Tasty does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or updated status of such statements. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating any forward-looking statements contained herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release and Tasty undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
Triton Pacific, founded in 2001, is a private equity firm offering income and growth investment programs for both institutional and high net worth investors. The firm focuses on investing in established small and mid-size companies across multiple sectors that exhibit attractive fundamentals, including quick service restaurants.
For more information contact Tasty@TritonPacific.com
Contact: Rebecca Cleary
Spotlight Marketing Communications
949.427.1462
rebecca@spotlightmarcom.com
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Behind a closed chapel office door inside a federal women’s prison in California, a chaplain forced inmates seeking his spiritual guidance to have sex with him — exploiting their faith and their powerlessness behind bars for his own gratification, prosecutors said.
James Theodore Highhouse, who pleaded guilty in February and is scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday, would tell women he abused at the Federal Correctional Institution in Dublin, California, that everyone in the Bible had sex and that God wanted them to be together, prosecutors said.
Highhouse, an Army veteran, pressured one inmate into having intercourse with him on Veterans Day by telling her she needed to serve her country and on Thanksgiving by telling her she needed to show her gratitude for him, prosecutors said.
Prosecutors are seeking a 10-year prison sentence for Highhouse, who’s among five workers at the Bay Area lockup charged in the last 14 months with sexually abusing inmates.
In a sentencing memorandum, they implored a judge to deviate from federal guidelines, which call for less than three years in prison, and deliver “a just punishment for this particularly vile conduct.”
While Highhouse, 49, was charged only with abusing one inmate, prosecutors say he engaged in predatory conduct with at least six women from 2014 to 2019 — including one he counseled at a veterans hospital where he worked before joining the federal Bureau of Prisons, where allegations were routinely ignored.
“Highhouse ruined my life — he truly did,” one inmate said in a victim impact statement. “I don’t even go to Church anymore because of him. I have no trust in the Church and really, I don’t trust anyone because of what he did.”
Highhouse, enabled by a toxic culture of abuse and coverups at the prison — known to many as the “rape club” — warned victims not to report him, telling one of them “no one will believe you because you’re an inmate, and I’m a chaplain,” prosecutors wrote in a sentencing memorandum.
At the same time, prosecutors wrote, a prison counselor would rail about inmates “snitching” on employees, suggesting they instead “tell Trump about it,” referring to then-President Donald Trump.
Highhouse’s lawyers are seeking a two-year prison sentence, the low end of the 24 months to 30 months recommended in federal guidelines.
In their sentencing memorandum, Highhouse’s lawyers noted that he served as an Army chaplain in Iraq and Afghanistan, is seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder and spends time caring for his elderly mother after his father’s death earlier this year. He has no prior criminal history and accepts responsibility for his crimes, they wrote.
“He fully regrets the pain he caused the victim in this case, as well as the other people in his life,” Highhouse’s lawyers wrote, calling his actions “a grave mistake.”
Federal probation officers who conducted a pre-sentence investigation and interviewed Highhouse recommended a seven-year prison sentence, writing that Highhouse characterized his abuse as an “inappropriate relationship” and blamed his conduct on marital problems.
All sexual activity between a prison worker and an inmate is illegal. Correctional employees enjoy substantial power over inmates, controlling every aspect of their lives from mealtime to lights out, and there is no scenario in which an inmate can give consent.
Earlier this year, an Associated Press investigation revealed years of sexual misconduct at FCI Dublin, including allegations against the prison’s former warden. The AP also detailed steps that were taken to keep abuse secret, such as ignoring allegations, retaliating against whistleblowers and sending prisoners to solitary confinement or other prisons for reporting abuse.
After the AP’s reporting, a task force of senior federal prison officials descended on Dublin, meeting with staff and inmates and pledging to fix problems and change the culture. On Wednesday, as Highhouse is being sentenced in federal court in Oakland, new federal Bureau of Prisons Director Colette Peters is scheduled to visit Dublin for a status update.
Highhouse is the first of the five charged Dublin employees to reach the sentencing phase.
Enrique Chavez, a food service foreman, is expected to plead guilty on Sept. 14. Ross Klinger, a recycling technician, pleaded guilty in February but has yet to be sentenced.
The former warden, Ray J. Garcia, was recently charged with abusing two additional inmates, for a total of seven counts involving three victims. He pleaded not guilty to the initial charges against him and is scheduled to go on trial in November.
John Russell Bellhouse, a prison safety administrator, is scheduled to stand trial next June.
Highhouse pleaded guilty on Feb. 23 to two counts of sexual abuse of a ward, two counts of abusive sexual contact and one count of making false statements to federal agents.
All of the charges stem from allegations Highhouse repeatedly abused a female prisoner over a nine-month span in 2018 and 2019.
That woman said in a victim impact statement that she cried herself to sleep after testifying before a grand jury about Highhouse’s abuse.
“I felt so lost, hopeless, worthless, and betrayal and truly do not know what to do or who to talk to about my problems,” the woman wrote.
The AP does not typically identify people who say they are victims of sexual assault unless they grant permission.
Other allegations against Highhouse, previously kept quiet by Dublin officials, came to light during the investigation, prosecutors said.
Two inmates said Highhouse claimed to them that he was a sex therapist, asked graphic questions about their sex lives and offered to let them have sex in his office, prosecutors said. One of them said Highhouse leered at her when she got out of the shower and had a reputation as a “predator.”
Another inmate told investigators that she avoided Highhouse after he made suggestive remarks during a counseling session, such as suggesting that the commissary sell sex toys.
In May, an inmate now incarcerated at another federal prison facility reported that Highhouse raped her multiple times in his chapel office after she sought him out for counseling, prosecutors said.
“He took my ability to sleep at night and he took my ability to trust in the Church,” the inmate wrote in a victim impact statement. “I would never go back to Church. I’m constantly on alert. He played on my vulnerability and took advantage of me — I have nightmares.”
The inmate said that she attempted to report the abuse but that when she did, a prison officer shrugged and reminded her that she would soon be transferring out of Dublin.
“To me the BOP is an epic fail in terms of the way they handle PREA,” the inmate wrote, referring to the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act. “The system is flawed and broken.” ___
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FDA approves tweaked ‘combo shot’ COVID booster to target variants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a tweaked version of the COVID-19 booster, after ordering a recipe change in an attempt to ward off new variants this fall and winter.
Currently, the BA.5 strain is causing nearly all COVID-19 infections in the U.S. and much of the world. Authorities are taking a gamble that the strain, or something similar, will still be the biggest threat in the coming months and, to get ahead of another mutation possibly transpiring, have fast-tracked approval of a targeted booster.
In June, the FDA ordered vaccine makers to tweak their shots to target BA.4 and BA.5, becoming the so-called ‘combo shot.’
Current COVID-19 vaccines match the strain that circulated in early 2020. And while those vaccinations still offer strong protection against serious illness or death, there’s little effectiveness against infection from the wildly mutated omicron family.
To approve the combo shot, FDA has relied heavily on scientific testing of prior vaccine tweaks rather than on a human study of the BA.5-tweak’s effectiveness, which could take months. A wait that long heightens the risk that another mutation could take over.
This means authorities are taking a gamble on how effective the combo shot will be.
How does the combo shot work?
Think of the combination shot as a second-generation vaccine. And if you want to be on par with the scientists, call it a "bivalent" shot.
A bivalent shot strategy allows a shot to keep the proven benefits of the original vaccine while adding to its protection.
It’s a common vaccine strategy: Flu shots, for instance, can protect against four influenza strains and are tweaked annually depending on what’s circulating.
Both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines contain the genetic instructions for the spike protein that coats the coronavirus, to train the immune system to recognize the real virus. The new combo doses will contain instructions for both the original spike target and the spike mutations carried by BA.4 and BA.5.
The U.S. is the only country so far to go for this bivalent shot strategy.
Earlier in August, Britain authorized a different update to Moderna’s shot that adds protection against the original omicron that struck last winter. European regulators also are considering the original omicron versions by Moderna and Pfizer, meaning different countries will be using different versions of booster shots this fall.
RELATED: Moderna developing combo COVID-19 booster, flu shot
Freeport, N.Y.: Close-up shot of a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shot being administered in person's arm as the Mount Sinai South Nassau Vaxmobile vists Freeport High School, in Freeport, New York on November 30, 2021. (Photo by Steve Pfost/Newsday
How was the combo shot tested?
Instead of risking the months’ wait for data from a human study on BA.5, researchers have relied heavily on other studies.
To evaluate the combo shots, FDA used data from human testing of the earlier BA.1-tweaked doses plus tests on mice of the BA.5-targeted version.
It’s a gamble, as researchers can’t say for sure how effective the tweaked version will be, and many consider the strategy controversial.
"For the FDA to rely on mouse data is just bizarre, in my opinion," John Moore, an immunologist at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, told NPR. "Mouse data are not going to be predictive in any way of what you would see in humans."
Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA's vaccine chief, told The Associated Press the data from both studies show "a very good immune response."
Human data on the newest tweak will come later in the year, to help assess the value of modified shots — especially whether they offer cross-protection if a new mutant comes along, Marks said.
Moderna has started a clinical trial of its BA.5 combo shot; Pfizer and its partner BioNTech expect to open a similar study soon.
RELATED: Most people infected with COVID-19 Omicron variant didn’t know it, study says
Who can get the combo shot?
Even though the FDA has signed off, the updated shot isn’t available just yet. Next needs to come the green light from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Their panel is set to meet Sept. 1-2 to discuss the combo shot to offer a recommendation on who should — or shouldn’t — get it.
Pfizer wants everyone 12 and older to get the shot, while Moderna has applied only for adult use. CDC will determine if people at highest risk should go first. Studies of doses for younger children are expected later in the year.
A government rollout plan anticipates that people who've already gotten their initial vaccinations would qualify for one of the new combination shots, regardless of how many boosters they've already had.
Pfizer and Moderna don’t make the only U.S. vaccine options. Novavax makes a more traditional, protein-based shot — and U.S. health authorities just expanded its use for people as young as 12. Novavax also plans to offer a variant update later in the year.
Whether or not Americans will take the updated shot is to be seen as well.
While three-quarters of Americans 12 and older have gotten their initial vaccinations, only half got a first booster shot — deemed crucial for the best protection against variants. And just a third of people 50 and older who were advised to get a second booster when omicron arrived did so.
Prior to the shot’s approval, the Biden administration began stressing its value.
"It’s going to be really important that people this fall and winter get the new shots. It’s designed for the virus that’s out there," White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said.
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Police: Stolen car crashed after suspects carjack, hit man on his own driveway in Olney
PHILADELPHIA - A man had just gotten home when police say he was ambushed just feet from the door in one Philadelphia neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Police say two male suspects approached the 50-year-old victim in the rear driveway of his home on the 5700 block of North Front Street. They reportedly had a handguns pointed at him.
The victim told police one of the suspects hit him twice on the head, causing a laceration.
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Both suspects then fled down the alleyway in his vehicle, a white 2019 Lexus, according to police.
The stolen car was later found by police after a reported crash at Adams and Newton avenues.
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WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
1057 AM CDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio TX has issued
a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock affecting Val
Verde County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 800 PM CDT.
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING TO THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Devils River At Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comstock.
* WHEN...From this morning to this evening.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, (3.0 meters), Moderate lowland flooding is
several feet over the Bakers Crossing bridge at Highway 163. Flow
is well into the flood plain and very dangerous to campers and
river recreationists above Juno to Amistad Reservoir.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 7.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:15 AM CDT Wednesday was 7.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.6
feet late this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
late this morning.
- Flood stage is 6.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
9.9 feet on 05/07/2007.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Fld Observed Forecasts (11 am CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Devils River
Bakers Crossing 19N Of Comst 6.0 7.1 Wed 10 am CD 3.0 2.9 2.9
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Big discounts coming this holiday shopping season
(CNN) - You can expect to find more discounts this year than in previous holiday shopping seasons.
Executives at Best Buy, Ulta, Gap and other top chains have said they are expecting a shopping season packed with deals.
Walmart said Tuesday it was offering more “rollbacks,” temporary price reductions on items, than in previous years and a wider array of toys for less than $50 and $25.
In addition to toys, shoppers will likely find discounts on clothing, televisions, beauty products, sporting goods and other items.
Other companies are also ramping up promotions to offer incentives to inflation-strained shoppers who might otherwise be priced out of holiday gifts, but it is unclear whether holiday discounts will be compelling enough to spur inflation-conscious shoppers to buy.
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Calipari to receive Jefferson Award for Public Service in Sports
Coach to be honored on Nov. 2
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky men’s basketball coach John Calipari will receive the Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service in Sports, it was announced on Wednesday.
The award, given annually for more than 50 years by Multiplying Good, honors those who put others first.
“I am humbled to be recognized in this way,” Calipari said. “As I look back at my career in basketball and serving the community, things like this will matter to me more than any other award or recognition.”
Multiplying Good was founded more than 50 years ago by Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Sen. Bob Taft, Jr., and Sam Beard, focusing on honoring public service.
Others to win the award include Arthur Ashe, Larry Fitzgerald, John Glenn, Bob Hope and Oprah Winfrey.
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4 people found shot dead in North Dakota wheat field
TOWNER COUNTY, N.D. (KVLY/Gray News) – Four bodies were discovered in a North Dakota wheat field Monday.
The Towner County Sheriff’s Department said deputies were called to the field for a report of unresponsive people.
When deputies arrived, they found four people shot dead. They said they also found a gun on one of the bodies.
Early investigation points to an apparent murder-suicide, the sheriff’s office said.
Family members and neighbors on the scene tell KVLY an argument occurred, and a man shot and killed his brother, his son, and his boss before turning the gun on himself.
Authorities have identified one of the victims as Doug Dulmage. The identities of the three related men will be released later this week.
Friends describe Dulmage as a devoted farmer, an avid hunter, a loving husband and a father of two.
“He was a pillar of the community; it’s a total devastating loss. Everybody loved Doug Dulmage,” said Pat Traynor, a friend of nearly two decades. “Everybody, Doug didn’t have enemies. Everybody loved, loved Doug. Just a tremendous role model for all of us.”
The Towner County Sheriff’s Department and the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation are working the case.
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OROS Insulation Tech will Allow Human Cells to Remain at Desired Temperatures Longer
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OROS, a leading next-gen thermal materials business, has provided Blue Origin superior insulation technology that will support vital science being carried on the aerospace company's latest mission, scheduled to launch August 31. Batteries used to keep human cells at viable livable temperatures aboard the Blue Origin NS-23 will be insulated with OROS' technology to vastly prolong operable life.
Once the Blue Origin NS-23 rocket leaves earth's atmosphere it will operate in temperatures at or below -450F. As part of the rocket's payload, human cells will be exposed to the effects of space. To prevent cells from freezing, batteries aboard the Blue Origin capsule will be used to maintain an optimal thermal environment for these cells. OROS' insulation technology will be applied to prolong the life of these mission-critical batteries.
The fundamental research aboard the Blue Origin NS-23 is the first step to better understand how humans could colonize the Moon, Mars—and beyond. However, without OROS' groundbreaking insulation, the experiment would be impossible to conduct. "By lowering energy requirements, we can eventually sustain long-term life in space," explains OROS Co-Founder and CEO, Michael Markesbery.
The foundation of OROS' material innovation is aerogel, a substance pioneered by NASA to insulate spacecraft and touted as the lowest thermally conductive material known to mankind. By devising novel, flexible and durable aerogel solutions, OROS produces game-changing materials that unlock a broad spectrum of applications transcending spaceflight.
"We're only getting started," continues Markesbery. "From aerospace, to cold-chain packaging [vaccines, drugs, etc.], to structural insulation and apparel, our applications are vast, and we're honored to be moving the science forward in collaboration with our partners at Blue Origin."
OROS is a materials technology company that develops the most scientifically innovative thermal solutions on the planet. Their vision is to create technology that empowers humanity to reach our full potential. For more information, visit www.orosapparel.com.
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December 17-18, 2022 at the Los Angeles Convention Center with Appearances By David Chase, Edie Falco, Dominic Chianese, Robert Iler, Vincent Pastore, Aida Turturro, Federico Castelluccio, and David Proval
Additional Cast to be Announced
Tickets Now On Sale
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sopranos phenomenon is upon us! Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment and Creation Entertainment announced today The Sopranos Official Convention coming to the Los Angeles Convention Center on December 17-18, 2022. This marks the first officially licensed fan convention for HBO's critically acclaimed series The Sopranos. Tickets are now on sale at www.sopranosconvention.com.
Special guests will include Creator, Writer and Producer of The Sopranos and seven-time Emmy® Award winner David Chase, four-time Emmy® Award winning actress Edie Falco ('Carmela Soprano', wife of Tony Soprano), two-time Emmy® Award nominated Dominic Chianese ('Corrado "Junior" Soprano', Tony's uncle), Robert Iler ('A.J. Soprano', Carmela and Tony's son), Vincent Pastore ('Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero'), two-time Emmy® Award nominated Aida Turturro ('Janice Soprano', Tony's sister), Federico Castelluccio ('Furio Giunta'), and David Proval ('Richie Aprile'). Additional cast to be announced.
Hailed as one of television's essential dramas, The Sopranos follows Tony Soprano, husband, father, and mob boss whose professional and private strains land him in therapy, portraying the difficulties that he faces as he tries to balance his family life with his role as the leader of a criminal organization. Many critics and fans consider the HBO series to be the greatest series of all time. Now, there is a current renaissance of popularity for The Sopranos, attracting a whole new generation of viewers, as well as being re-watched by those who enjoyed it during its record-breaking first run.
The Sopranos won 21 Primetime Emmy® Awards, five Golden Globe Awards and was honored with two consecutive Peabody Awards. The series also won several major guild awards for its actors, directors, producers and writers. The Sopranos aired for six seasons between 1999 to 2007 and can be streamed now on HBO Max.
Erin Ferries, Senior VP of Creation Entertainment said, "The Sopranos has long been my favorite TV show and it is a pleasure to see its enormous popularity today. The opportunity to bring our brand of live fan convention entertainment to this project is a dream come true for our company and we can't wait to mob it up with our fellow fans this December."
Convention attendees will be treated to on-stage panels, interviews and audience Q&As, trivia competitions, a costume contest, autographs, and photo ops. Full details including tickets packages for The Sopranos Official Convention are available at www.sopranosconvention.com.
Warner Bros. Themed Entertainment (WBTE), part of Warner Bros. Discovery Global Brands and Experiences, is a worldwide leader in the creation, development, and licensing of location-based entertainment, live events, exhibits, and theme park experiences based on Warner Bros.' iconic characters, stories, and brands. WBTE is home to the groundbreaking global locations of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, WB Movie World Australia, and countless other experiences inspired by DC, Looney Tunes, Scooby, Game of Thrones, Friends, and more. With best-in-class partners, WBTE allows fans worldwide to physically immerse themselves inside their favorite brands and franchises.
The Glendale, California based company recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary as the originator of touring fan conventions for major pop culture entertainment franchises. Creation has partnered with Warner Bros. for the past 12 years producing The Official Supernatural Convention Tour, honoring TV's longest-running genre series, as well as The Vampire Diaries and Lucifer Tours. During its 50-year history, Creation has presented conventions for fans of Star Trek, Star Wars, Twilight, The X-Files, Xena and many more!
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