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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Keston Hiura and Luis Urías each hit an RBI single during Milwaukee's four-run seventh inning, and the Brewers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 on Wednesday.
Willy Adames had a run-scoring double as Milwaukee won for the fourth time in five games. Freddy Peralta pitched five effective innings, and Taylor Rogers (3-6) got four outs for the win.
Ben Gamel homered for last-place Pittsburgh, which had won two of three. Kevin Newman had two of the Pirates' five hits.
Pittsburgh jumped in front on Gamel's two-out drive to right-center in the fourth. It was his seventh homer of the season.
But Adames doubled home Tyrone Taylor in the fifth, and Milwaukee went ahead to stay on Omar Narváez's run-scoring groundout against Miguel Yajure (1-1) in the sixth.
Hunter Renfroe sparked Milwaukee's big seventh with a one-out single. Renfroe advanced on Kolten Wong's walk and scored on Hiura's single. Urías followed with an another run-scoring single for a 4-1 lead.
Pirates manager Derek Shelton then replaced Yajure with Yohan Ramirez. But the Brewers extended their rally with a little patience. Consecutive walks for Narváez, rookie pinch-hitter Garrett Mitchell and Christian Yelich brought home two more runs.
Peralta allowed two hits, struck out three and walked none. Rogers, Brad Boxberger and Adrian Houser then combined for four innings of three-hit ball.
Pirates starter Zach Thompson struck out five in four scoreless innings. He allowed three hits and walked one.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Pirates: RHP David Bednar (back inflammation) has been throwing on flat ground and will throw a side session in the next few days. If all goes well, he could throw a live batting practice session by the end of next week, director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said.
Brewers: 1B Rowdy Tellez returned to Milwaukee’s lineup after being limited to pinch-hitting duty because of right knee soreness that sent him to the bench in the third inning of Monday night's game.
ON DECK
Pirates: Following an off day, the Pirates open a three-game interleague series against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.
Brewers: RHP Brandon Woodruff (9-3, 3.31 ERA) gets the start Thursday when Milwaukee kicks off a seven-game road trip with the first of four against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Burlington VT
446 PM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM EDT
FOR WEST CENTRAL FRANKLIN AND SOUTHEASTERN ST. LAWRENCE COUNTIES...
At 446 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Lake Ozonia to Carry Falls Reservoir to 6 miles
north of Shurtleff, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to trees and powerlines.
Locations impacted include...
Lake Ozonia, Carry Falls Reservoir, Stark and Shurtleff.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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Column: Is ‘The Patient’ a full-blown allegory for the pandemic, or is it just me?
In the new FX for Hulu limited series “The Patient,” Sam Fortner (Domhnall Gleeson) abducts and imprisons his therapist, Dr. Alan Strauss (Steve Carell) in the hope that Strauss can cure him of his homicidal compulsions. The story can be, and has been, described in many ways — a psychological thriller, a black comedy, part of the recent therapy-show trend but with the ever-popular serial-killer twist.
As I watched, however, I couldn’t help thinking that it was the first real sighting of that elusive trend we’ve all been wondering about for the last two years — the post-pandemic narrative.
In mid-2020, when even people who were not epidemiologists began realizing that COVID-19 would not vanish or even become manageable in a matter of weeks or months, there was a lot of talk about what sort of visual storylines would emerge from this time of catastrophic death rates, global fear and near-universal closures.
There was, of course, an immediate impact. When film and television production was suspended, all manner of Zoom reunions, series and films sprung up to fill the void. Much of it was time-specific — visions of the entertainment industry rallying to lift spirits (remember John Krasinski’s “Some Good News”?) and prove that the show must go on (how adorable was it when Evie Colbert showed up on remote episodes of “Late Night With Stephen Colbert”?). Some of these pieces, like “Coastal Elites,” faded with their own immediacy, while others may well stand the test of time — “Host,” a remotely produced horror film, was and remains very scary.
Eventually, production resumed with social distancing policies that, among many other things, resulted in an abnormal number of scenes with three or fewer people in them and shows like “The White Lotus” confined to a single, sequestered location.
Some series, including “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Morning Show,” chose to include the pandemic in their story lines but most did not. Post-apocalyptic series, including “Station Eleven,” suddenly seemed prescient even if they had been written when COVID-19 was still a gleam in some bat’s virus-infected eye.
A far-flung family, each member accustomed to doing exactly what he or she wants, finds itself suddenly brought together in reduced circumstances. How “Schitt’s Creek” unwittingly became a map of life at home amid the pandemic.
Beyond the logistics lay a bigger question: What kind of stories would emerge from the horror, the social cataclysm and all the deeply personal fallout caused by a pandemic?
Maybe one in which a man is imprisoned in a bedroom where he is forced to work, in extremis, while constantly worrying that the creature randomly killing people in the outside world might wind up killing him?
Or am I projecting?
I reached out to the show’s creators, Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields, and asked whether “The Patient” was in any way an allegory for the pandemic or if I was, you know, crazy. As you might expect from the writers of a therapy-centric show (or the spy drama “The Americans”), their reply was maddeningly opaque; they don’t want put their “own definitive statement on some things we very much want to leave open to interpretation.”
In other words, how does it make you feel?
Well, it makes me feel a lot of things, many of them disturbingly reminiscent of the trauma we’ve all been through. If “The Patient” is not a clever attempt to turn the familiar relationship between a killer and his frenemy into a commentary on the pandemic, then it accidentally hits a lot of evocative notes.
“The Patient” is not filmed on Zoom, or even solely in the bedroom in which Strauss is chained. Though essentially a two-hander, it is not as insular as, say, “In Treatment.” There are other characters — Sam’s mother (Linda Emond), Alan’s wife (Laura Niemi) and son (Andrew Leeds) — and we see Sam at his job and, later, Strauss’ family looking for him.
But when, early on, Strauss tells Sam that his plan is not going to work because therapy requires a safe space rather than one filled with threat and anxiety, it’s difficult not to hear the anguish of workers of all types as we lost control of our daily lives and attempted to carry on while all around us people sickened and died.
The reality of 2021 was both gentler and messier than the apocalypse fiction we consumed. But those stories taught us we can survive anything
Though not literally chained to the floor, many of us woke up one morning to a world narrowed to the perimeters of our dwellings, dependent, like Strauss, on deliveries of food and other necessities. (Sam’s delight over the takeout he offers his captive every evening echoed our silver-lining pandemic gestures — Hey, let’s support all our local restaurants by eating more takeout!)
The sudden detachment from ordinary outside life forced and/or allowed many to contemplate their own psyches with a thoroughness that was impossible in the bustle of the old times. That is the point of “The Patient,” which is so interior that its interiors have interiors. Strauss doesn’t just flash back to memories of his family, which include conflict over his son’s move from Reform to Orthodox Judaism, he imagines himself at Auschwitz and in conversation with his own dead therapist (David Alan Grier).
The story turns on Sam’s belief in a quick turnaround; the problem acknowledged will now be solved, lickety-split, by the expert he has procured. He is shocked to learn that the process will involve not weeks, not months, but years.
Which is where many of us found ourselves in 2020 and 2021 and 2022. After almost three years since COVID-19 began infecting humans, we are still attempting to balance our desire to be “normal” with all the effort, time and setbacks that will involve.
Obviously, this could all be in my head, just like so many things are all in Strauss’ head, or Sam’s. But even Sam’s impetus to kill feels very … contemporary. While it doesn’t take a therapist to realize Sam’s compulsion is rooted in years of abuse by his father, he may be the first serial killer triggered by personal irritation.
Like the Challenger disaster, the Oklahoma City bombing and the fall of the Twin Towers, Jan. 6 is a fixed point on this country’s timeline.
He is not interested so much in the act of killing as by the need to take revenge on those who have offended him. People who by word, look or deed have demeaned him or done things he does not think are fair.
Looking at it one way, Sam is a product of grievance culture; say something he doesn’t like or give him a funny look, and he’ll kill you. Strauss wonders whether Sam isn’t looking for a reason to be offended, reminding him that offense can often be unintentional or misinterpreted — and even if it is not, “we are all broken vessels” who deserve consideration as fellow humans.
Grievance culture certainly existed before the pandemic, but it was fanned by disagreements over basic science, public policy and underlying political divisions. Mired still in the pandemic’s tragedy and trauma, we are all at some level thrashing about in search of a single source for our pain in hopes of fixing it. If the subsequent rise in general rage and mass shootings is an indication, our year or so of forced distance did not make our hearts grow fonder.
It does, however, in Strauss’ case. The brightest thread in “The Patient” (beyond many moments of smart writing and very fine acting) is the sight of the doctor healing himself. Just as the pandemic revealed many hard truths about work inequality, the demands of parenthood, hustle culture and attitudes toward mental health, Strauss’ time in mortal-fear lockdown forces him to re-evaluate the story he has been telling himself about his own relationship to work and family, particularly his estrangement from his son.
Many of those who reviewed “The Patient” took issue with its length. Though the episodes are 30 minutes or less, the story does feel a bit stretched out and occasionally repetitive, with no clear ending in sight.
Which, of course, only proves my point.
With a tidal wave of limited series swamping every streaming service, Hollywood once again proves that too much of a good thing is bad for business.
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ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — Brian Robinson Jr. is out of the hospital and on the road to recovery after being shot twice in his right leg during an attempted robbery last weekend.
While there’s no timetable for Robinson to play football again, knowing that’s even a possibility potentially later in the year because the rookie running back avoided more serious injury is helping teammates and Washington Commanders officials process the situation. The NFL team is preparing to open the season without Robinson, who was expected to be a starter and play a key role.
“He is tremendously blessed and fortunate to be where he is,” general manager Martin Mayhew said. “Initially when you hear something like that, you worry about the guy living and then you worry about his health long term and then you worry about his ability to play football. And so for him to come through that situation the way that he did is a tremendous blessing.”
Robinson had surgery Monday and then was discharged from a Washington hospital. The 23-year-old who played at Alabama showed up on crutches to the team’s practice facility Tuesday and Wednesday and met with players, coaches and doctors.
Coach Ron Rivera, who visited Robinson in the hospital on Sunday night in the aftermath of the shooting, said it was important for players to see their wounded teammate in person.
“It was an emotional thing because they could see he was OK,” Rivera said. “I think that really kind of put a lot of their minds at ease.”
Robinson's experience and his absence are on the minds of Commanders players and staff. Simultaneously, they've attempted to compartmentalize the situation and get back to work in preparation for the season opener Sept. 11 against Jacksonville.
That extends to the front office, which had to make cuts down to the 53-man roster knowing Robinson wouldn’t be available right away and for the foreseeable future.
“Certainly you have to adjust in those situations,” Mayhew said. “Fortunately, we had good depth at running back.”
Antonio Gibson moves back into the starting role, and Jonathan Williams made the team — something that was in question before Robinson was injured. Williams, a seven-year veteran out of Arkansas, has a running style that is close to Robinson’s, which played a role in Washington keeping him.
“I think we have some similarities,” Williams said. “We’re both guys who have played running back a whole lot, so we have that kind of natural-runner type of run.”
The idea that Robinson could be running again sooner than later is particularly remarkable because a bullet went through his right knee and did not damage any significant ligaments or joints.
“When I found that out, I was just in awe,” starting left tackle Charles Leno said. “I was just shocked that it wasn’t a life-threatening injury or career-ending or anything like that.”
Along with the optimism shared by Alabama coach Nick Saban that Robinson could return before the end of the season comes a sense of caution from the Commanders. Leno expressed concern about Robinson’s mental well-being, and Rivera said that will be a factor along with physical availability.
“We know he’s got a bright future, and the future doesn’t have to be immediately now,” Rivera said. “Until he’s ready to roll, we have no intention of putting him out there.”
NOTES: The Commanders are bringing back veteran linebacker Jon Bostic, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal had not been announced. ... Starting strong safety Kam Curl missed practice and had his right arm in a cast and a sling. Asked about Curl, Rivera said: “We don’t have to give you the injury report until next Wednesday, so we’ll stay away from that.” ... Washington claimed two young defensive backs off waivers: second-year pro Rachad Wildgoose from the New York Jets and rookie Tariq Castro-Fields from the San Francisco 49ers. Linebackers David Mayo and De’Jon Harris were released to make room on the roster, and tight end Curtis Hodges is set to go on injured reserve with a designation to return to make room for Bostic.
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WFO LUBBOCK Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lubbock TX
418 PM CDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR SOUTHERN CROSBY COUNTY...
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR GARZA AND NORTHEASTERN LYNN COUNTIES...
At 418 PM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain in southeast of Post and between
Post and Tahoka. Up to 2.5 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible in the warned area.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Post, Southland, Grassland and Wilson.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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New eatery hopes to support local growth in western Palm Beach County
The grand opening of a new eatery along Northlake Boulevard is helping highlight the tremendous growth in parts of Palm Beach County.
Western communities like Loxahatchee and the Acreage are growing by the thousands.
“There’s been nothing out here for the longest time,” said Christopher Timberg. “I’ve been looking forward to this for a year now. I would have to go like 15 to 20 miles sometimes to Royal Palm or even Jupiter to find a nice place.”
Thirsty Turtle Seagrill is just one new business in the area near Northlake Boulevard. Just down the road, a new 51-acre community is being built, adding to the growing number of homes.
“There’s nothing around this area, how are we going to survive without a restaurant,” said Jennifer Parrott, who just moved to the area. “This makes us feel like we’re not in the middle of nowhere anymore. With more expansion it’s going to get better and so if this succeeds, more businesses will definitely come.”
Two years in the making and following major slowdowns from the pandemic, the owners said they are ready to support the local growth.
“This is the right time, right place,” said Salvatore Zambito, co-owner. “We opened up literally a week before football season, no pandemic, no more masks, we’re good. Now is the right time.”
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TSA confiscates meat cleaver, saw blade from passenger’s carry-on bag
Published: Aug. 31, 2022 at 4:56 PM CDT|Updated: 35 minutes ago
(Gray News) – The Transportation Security Administration shared pictures of a few scary-looking items they confiscated from a passenger’s carry-on bag.
The TSA in the Great Lakes region posted the pictures on Twitter on Aug. 30.
The items they confiscated at a checkpoint in O’Hare National Airport in Chicago included a meat cleaver and a saw blade. The items were among other tools the passenger removed from their bag and placed into a bin to be checked by security.
The TSA said in the tweet that sharp objects are not allowed to be carried onto flights and should be wrapped and packaged safely in a passenger’s checked baggage.
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Reported sexual assaults across US military increase by 13%
Reports of sexual assaults across the U.S. military jumped by 13% last year, driven by significant increases in the Army and the Navy as bases began to move out of pandemic restrictions and public venues reopened, The Associated Press has learned.
Mirroring the increase in those reports is the disclosure that close to 36,000 service members said in a confidential survey that they had experienced unwanted sexual contact — a dramatic increase over the roughly 20,000 who said that in a similar 2018 survey, U.S. defense and military officials said.
The latest numbers are certain to anger lawmakers on Capitol Hill who have been critical of the Pentagon's efforts to get a handle on sexual crimes and misconduct.
According to officials, the overall increase is largely fueled by a nearly 26% jump in reports involving Army soldiers. It's the largest increase for that service since 2013, when such reports went up by 51%.
The increase in Navy reports was about 9%, the Air Force was a bit more than 2% and the Marine Corps was less than 2%, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the reporting has not yet been made public.
The big increase is especially troublesome for the Army, which is struggling to meet its recruiting goals and is expected to miss the target by at least 10,000 — or by anywhere from 18% to 25% — at the end of September. Army leaders have acknowledged that it is important for parents and others who influence recruits to feel comfortable that their son or daughter is safe and will be taken care of in the service.
COVID-19 and the pandemic restrictions make year-to-year comparisons complicated. Officials said they do not have enough data to determine if — or how much — the pandemic played a role in the higher reporting and survey numbers.
The Pentagon and the military services have long struggled to come up with programs to prevent sexual assaults and to encourage reporting. While the military has made inroads in making it easier and safer for service members to come forward, it has had far less success reducing the assaults, which have increased nearly every year since 2006.
The double-digit overall increase comes after two years of relatively small increases in reports filed by or involving service members. In the budget year ending September 2020, reports of sexual assault and unwanted sexual contact edged up by 1%, as much of the world largely shut down due to the pandemic. The previous year, reports went up by about 3% — a substantial improvement over 2018, which also saw a 13% increase.
The widespread restrictions on travel and movement for the military continued during fall 2020 and the early part of 2021, and many businesses, restaurants and bars were shut down or had limited service. Things began to open up as more people were vaccinated in the summer and fall, but it’s also not clear whether that greater freedom contributed to the increase in assault reports.
The Pentagon releases a report every year on the number of sexual assaults reported by or about troops. But because sexual assault is a highly underreported crime, the department began to do an confidential survey every two years to get a clearer picture of the problem. The 2018 survey found that more than 20,000 service members said they experienced some type of sexual assault, but only one-third of them filed a formal report.
The latest report, expected to be publicly released Thursday, estimates that about 35,800 service members experienced some type of sexual assault in the previous year, based on the confidential survey. That means that only about one in every five service members reported an incident that happened in the previous year.
Every year as many as 10% of the assaults that service members reported happened before they joined the military.
Officials familiar with the findings said survey respondents also reported increases in unhappiness in the workplace, as well as more sexual harassment, which can sometimes lead to other sexual assaults or misconduct.
Defense officials have argued that an increase in reported assaults is a positive trend because so many people are reluctant to report it, both in the military and in society as a whole. Greater reporting, they say, shows there is more confidence in the reporting system and greater comfort with the support for victims.
It’s unclear, however, whether the increased reports last year actually represent a growing problem or whether those who say they were assaulted were just more willing to come forward.
The Pentagon has been under persistent pressure from Congress to improve prevention and prosecutions. Lawmakers acted late last year to take some prosecution authority out of the hands of commanders and instead use independent prosecutors.
Victims rights advocates and others have argued that service members don’t trust the system and are often unwilling to go to their commanders with a complaint for fear of retribution. They also worry that commanders may not press ahead with some cases if they know the accused. Members of Congress argued that using independent prosecutors would make the process more fair, and make victims more comfortable coming forward. | https://www.ksbw.com/article/sexual-assaults-across-us-military/41045080 | 2022-08-31T22:33:44Z | https://www.ksbw.com/article/sexual-assaults-across-us-military/41045080 | false |
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Wednesday imposed sanctions on 20 companies and individuals operating across the Middle East that it says are involved in financing the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
The sanctions are directed against what the Defense Ministry described as an international network operating “under the guise of legitimate companies” in Sudan, Turkey, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates.
The U.S. announced sanctions against many of the same entities in May. Israel and the U.S. say they are part of a Hamas-run financial network with hundreds of millions of dollars in assets.
The Islamic militant group has carried out scores of deadly attacks against Israelis over the years, and it seized control of Gaza from the internationally recognized Palestinian Authority 15 years ago. Israel and Western countries consider Hamas a terrorist organization.
“We will continue to thwart Hamas’ attempts to funnel funds intended for the terrorist organization’s force buildup,” Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz said in a statement.
Israel and Egypt have maintained a crippling blockade on Gaza since the Hamas takeover, which Israel says is needed to prevent Hamas from re-arming. But the group has continued to improve its military capabilities — including the reach of its rockets — through four devastating wars with Israel.
The Palestinians and human rights groups view the blockade as a form of collective punishment of Gaza’s more than 2 million Palestinian residents.
Even as it tries to sanction Hamas, Israel has also taken steps to ease the Gaza blockade over the past year in return for calm. Those understandings with Hamas appear to have figured into the group’s decision to stay out of three days of heavy fighting between Israel and the smaller Islamic Jihad militant group earlier this month. | https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/ap-israel-imposes-sanctions-on-alleged-hamas-financial-network/ | 2022-08-31T22:34:51Z | https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/ap-israel-imposes-sanctions-on-alleged-hamas-financial-network/ | false |
KINGSBRIDGE, Bronx (WABC) -- Thursday will mark one year since the remnants of Hurricane Ida devastated parts of the Tri-State area, and New York City officials are now offering at least one solution to prevent a future disaster.
It was a dry sunny day on Irwin Avenue Wednesday, but a permanently placed pipe to pump out a basement provided a clue that this was a flood prone area hit especially hard one year ago by the remnants of Hurricane Ida.
The vicious storm killed at least 13 people in the New York City, caused billions of dollars in property damage and near Irwin Avenue, left dozens of motorists stranded on the Major Deegan Expressway.
So, on Wednesday, the Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala was in the neighborhood, personally delivering what the city hopes will provide some protection, inflatable barriers that homeowners can use to block water from entering their basements or garages.
The DEP created a map of the city's most flood prone areas, then reached out to almost 15,000 homeowners, offering them the inflatable barriers for free.
Essentially, it's a measure to help residents help themselves while the city figures out how to beef up its infrastructure.
As for those long-term solutions, the city is still developing its plan, which is years, and undoubtedly, billions of dollars away.
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Wall Street ends August with a whimper on US Fed worry, ASX to slump
Australian shares are expected to start the day lower as world stock markets struggled to recover on Wednesday after a three-day losing streak
Key points:
- The ASX 200 has lost 6.2 per cent since the year began
- The Dow Jones index fell 0.9 per cent, the S&P 500 lost 0.8 per cent and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 0.6 per cent
- The pan-European STOXX 600 index shed 1.1 per cent
ASX futures were down 71 points or 1 per cent to 6,837 at 6:40am AEST.
At the same time, the Australian dollar was down at 68.42 US cents.
Overnight, US stocks ended the month with their fourth straight daily decline, cementing the weakest August performance in seven years as worries about aggressive interest rate hikes from the Federal Reserve persist.
Adding to pressure were declines in the technology sector, and more specifically chipmakers, after soft forecasts from Seagate and HP.
The three main indexes suffered their biggest monthly percentage declines in August since 2015.
After hitting a four-month high in mid-August, the S&P 500 has stumbled in recent weeks, dropping more than 8 per cent through Wednesday's close and falling through several closely watched technical support levels.
Selling pressure accelerated after Fed Chair Jerome Powell's hawkish remarks on Friday about keeping monetary policy tight "for some time" dashed hopes of more modest interest rate hikes, with the benchmark index down more than 5 per cent over the past four trading sessions.
"All [Powell] cares about is getting inflation down and raising rates to do that, and in terms of how aggressive to be that is all to be determined from the data," said Tim Ghriskey, senior portfolio strategist at Ingalls & Snyder in New York.
"Right now we are in this flip back-and-forth market, a lot of volatility, concerns the rally we did have was just a bear market rally, probably some concern we will go back down to new lows."
Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank president Loretta Mester said on Wednesday the central bank will need to boost interest rates somewhat above 4 per cent by early next year and hold them there in order to bring inflation back down to the Fed's goal, and that the risks of recession over the next year or two have moved up.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 280 points, or 0.9 per cent, to 31,510; the S&P 500 lost 31 points, or 0.8 per cent, to 3,955; and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 67 points, or 0.6 per cent, to 11,816.
For the month, the Dow fell 4.1 per cent, the S&P 500 lost 4.2 per cent and the Nasdaq declined 4.6 per cent.
Adding to investor nervousness, stocks are also heading into a historically weak period for the market in September.
"September is usually the worst month of the year: it and February are the only ones to post average declines, but September is the only month of the year to fall more than it rises so it could end up being sort of a self-fulfilling prophecy," said Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist at CFRA in New York.
Meanwhile, the MSCI all-country stock index slipped 0.2 per cent and was down 18.5 per cent for the year as war in Ukraine, surging energy prices and rising interest rates took their toll on risky assets.
Europe's STOXX share index of 600 companies slumped 1.1 per cent to a six-week low, leaving it down almost 15 per cent for the year.
Economic news remained grim with overnight data showing economic activity in China, the world's second-largest economy, extended its decline this month after new COVID-19 infections, the worst heatwaves in decades and struggles in the property sector.
Headline eurozone inflation for August rose to another record high, beating expectations and solidifying the case for a hefty rate hike by the European Central Bank on September 8.
Russia halted gas supplies via a major pipeline to Europe on Wednesday for three days of maintenance amid fears it won't be switched back on, adding to worries of energy rationing during coming winter months in some of the region's richest countries.
On the oil markets, Brent crude was down, trading at $US96.50 a barrel, by 07:16am AEST.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MG Properties, a private San Diego-based real estate investor, owner, and operator has purchased 2150 Arizona Ave South Apartments l for $107 million.
Rebranded as 2150 Apartments, this Chandler submarket of Phoenix boasts some of the most robust multifamily fundamentals in the metro due to its proximity to multiple job corridors, one of Arizona's top school systems, award-winning master-planned communities, and relative affordability. With thoughtfully designed one, two, and three bedroom floor plans, the community offers a variety of options for area residents.
"The Phoenix economy has benefitted from tremendous growth, which we expect to continue during our long term investment horizon," said Jeff Gleiberman, President of MG Properties. "2150 Apartments provides a value-add opportunity to continue a proven interior renovation program to increase rents, while staying below new construction rents."
Seller was represented by Mark Forrester and Dan Cheyne with Berkadia. The acquisition of the community was financed with a loan from Fannie Mae, originated by Chuck Christensen and Lowell Takahashi with Berkadia.
To learn more visit: https://www.2150apartments.com
MG Properties is a privately owned, fully integrated real estate company specializing in the investment, redevelopment, and management of multi-family assets. Headquartered in San Diego, California, MG was founded in 1992 by Mark Gleiberman with the mission to enrich communities. MG's current portfolio is comprised of over 28,000 rental homes in California, Washington, Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, and Oregon, including 88 communities. For additional information, visit www.mgproperties.com.
Berkadia, a joint venture of Berkshire Hathaway and Jefferies Financial Group, is a leader in the commercial real estate industry, offering a robust suite of services to our multifamily and commercial property clients. Through our integrated mortgage banking, investment sales and servicing platform, Berkadia delivers comprehensive real estate solutions for the entire life cycle of our clients' assets. To learn more about Berkadia, please visit www.berkadia.com.
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SUNNY ISLES BEACH, Fla., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Icahn Enterprises L.P. (the "Partnership") today announced that its 2021 Schedule K-3 reflecting items of international tax relevance is available online. Unitholders requiring this information may access their Schedules K-3 at www.taxpackagesupport.com/Icahn.
A limited number of unitholders (such as foreign unitholders, unitholders computing a foreign tax credit on their tax return and certain corporate and/or partnership unitholders) may need the detailed information disclosed on the newly-required Schedule K-3 for their specific reporting requirements. To the extent Schedule K-3 is applicable to your federal income tax return filing needs, we encourage you to review the information contained on this form and refer to the appropriate federal laws and guidance or consult with your tax advisor.
To receive an electronic copy of your Schedule K-3 via email, unitholders may call toll free at (800) 255-2737.
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Special Olympics Texas- San Antonio, has received a $10,000 grant from the MassMutual Foundation as part of the foundation's national Community Service Award (CSA) program. Special Olympics Texas- San Antonio, is one of thirty-two organizations to receive an award. The MassMutual Foundation made the grant in honor of the volunteer efforts of Darren Scrimpshire, a financial professional affiliated with Capital Strategies, in San Antonio, TX. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the CSA program.
"We are stronger when we come together as a community. Our Community Service Awards program recognizes financial professionals that choose to affiliate with MassMutual and embody the "Live Mutual" spirit, working with members of their respective neighborhoods, towns, and cities, helping nonprofits with which they are involved grow and thrive," said Dennis Duquette, head of MassMutual Community Responsibility and president of the MassMutual Foundation. "We are proud of the time and energy Scrimpshire's dedicates to better their community and are delighted to support their great work."
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
"This award from the Mass Mutual foundation on Darren's behalf, will be utilized to expand athlete programs and to continue to provide life-changing experiences for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the San Antonio area," said Shawn Britt, Executive Director of Special Olympics – South Region.
Scrimpshire has been affiliated with Special Olympics – San Antonio for the past 12 years and has dedicated countless hours of time and talent to help the organization grow and flourish.
"I am very pleased that my dedication to Special Olympics has been recognized by the MassMutual Foundation," said Scrimpshire. "This grant will provide much needed funding to continue supporting our community through additional equipment and promoting inclusion for the athletes of Special Olympics – San Antonio)."
The MassMutual Foundation, Inc. is a dedicated corporate foundation established by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). The MassMutual Foundation activates connections and untapped opportunities within communities, so that all families can build their financial capability and thrive. In support of this mission, the Foundation develops partnerships and provides grants in support of our signature programs. The Foundation also supports anchor institutions in the communities where MassMutual operates.
To learn more about the MassMutual Foundation please visit https://www.massmutual.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility/foundation.
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Milwaukee police responded to a two-car crash at Teutonia Avenue and Mill Road Wednesday afternoon.Officers on scene told 12 News Hillary Mintz that five people were injured in the crash and had to be taken to area hospitals.We've reached out for more information on their conditions and what caused the crash. This is a developing story, stay with 12 News for updates.
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Milwaukee police responded to a two-car crash at Teutonia Avenue and Mill Road Wednesday afternoon.
Officers on scene told 12 News Hillary Mintz that five people were injured in the crash and had to be taken to area hospitals.
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A family in mourning.
Just days after the passing of Neena Pacholk, the late news anchor's father shared an update on how their family is doing, saying that they are "absolutely devastated."
"Out family is broken over the loss out Neenna," Aaron Pacholk wrote on his Facebook page on Aug. 31, along with a father/daughter photo. "God and our faith eill guide us."
He continued, "Amazing how many people she touched. She was a great gift. Thank you, Everyone for your love and support."
Neena died on Aug. 27, her sister Kaitlynn Pacholke shared on Instagram. The 27-year-old worked as a morning anchor at News 9 in Wisconsin and was previously a point guard for the University of South Florida women's basketball team.
"I don't have the words," Kaitlynn wrote on Aug. 29. "How does anyone ever find the words for the worst day of their life?"
She shared, "My heart is shattered into a million pieces and I know it will never be whole again. One day the words will come to me. But for now, I know she's not in pain anymore and I am thankful for that.
The Wausau Police Department and Marathon County Medical Examiner's Office are investigating her death, Captain Ben Graham of Wausau Police Department told E! News on Aug. 29.
"Wausau Police Department Officers were dispatched to a home on Wausau's southeast side Saturday morning to check the welfare of a woman who reportedly made suicidal statements," he said. "After receiving no answer at the door, officers entered the home and found Pacholke deceased."
Police said at the time that foul play isn't suspected in her death and that they are investigating. Authorities haven't confirmed her cause of death. E! News reached out to police on Aug. 31 for an update and hasn't heard back.
Following the news of Neena's passing, her News 9 colleagues wrote emotional tributes to the late news anchor, including Neena's co-anchor Brendan Mackey who described her as a "beautiful person" and an "incredible friend."
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Chrissy Teigen's latest maternity look is red hot, hot, hot.
The supermodel, who announced earlier this month that she is pregnant and expecting another child with husband John Legend, recently showcased her growing baby bump in a sexy strawberry-colored sequins mini dress by Retrofête.
The ultra-glamorous gown not only hugged her curves like a fitted glove and draped down at the neckline, but the completely backless design also made it all the more seductive. Chrissy's accessories included red strappy heels and studded earrings, which kept the attention on her daring dress.
The Cravings cookbook author, who posted the sparkly look on Instagram, was enjoying a night out with John and their kids, Luna, 6, and Miles, 4.
Chrissy's been having fun with her maternity fashion while vacationing in Italy with her family. In one post, she wore a vibrant green maxi dress with ab-baring cut outs and in another snapshot, she donned a body-hugging strapless gown with two flowers placed on the bustier.
Her fabulous pregnancy style comes just a few weeks after she admitted to wanting a bigger bump.
"The in between stage is my least fun stage," she captioned her Aug. 14 Instagram. "Just be huge already please!!!!"
Chrissy previously opened up about embarking on this journey again after suffering from a pregnancy loss two years ago.
"The last few years have been a blur of emotions to say the least, but joy has filled our home and hearts again," she began her Aug. 3 caption. "1 billion shots later (in the leg lately, as u can see!) we have another on the way."
She continued, "Every appointment I've said to myself, 'ok if it's healthy today I'll announce' but then I breathe a sigh of relief to hear a heartbeat and decide I'm just too nervous still. I don't think I'll ever walk out of an appointment with more excitement than nerves but so far, everything is perfect and beautiful and I'm feeling hopeful and amazing."
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SparkCharge announced a new round of funding Monday that will help enable a continued expansion of the firm’s unique on-demand charging services. The company essentially uses portable hardware to help fill gaps in infrastructure or help EV owners with unforeseen charging needs.
Through its Currently app, SparkCharge has been allowing EV drivers to order extra energy to be delivered while they’re parked—in Dallas, San Francisco, LA, or San Jose.
Now it’s expanding its “charging as a service” model to more surrounding communities: Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Irvine, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Oakland, Fremont, Berkeley, Union City, Albany, Orange, and Hayward.
With the additional $7 million announced Monday from venture fund Cleveland Avenue, SparkCharge takes its total Series A funding with a diverse group of investors to $30 million, which should allow the company to keep scaling up.
Currently now offers three service tiers, ranging from a base fee of $4.99 per month and $0.69/kwh up to $29.99 a month and $0.51/kwh. Each level includes unlimited deliveries up to 100 miles.
In 2019, the early-stage startup demonstrated that the idea of ordering a pizza crossed with the ubiquity of a “jerry can” of fuel might be the technology that helps to bridge EV enthusiasm, given a charging infrastructure that isn’t yet fully baked. With a charge pack about the size of a large carry-on suitcase that weighed less than 20 lb, SparkCharge’s early hardware could deliver a mile of range back every minute.
In 2020, the company moved on to pilot programs in San Francisco and Los Angeles, and partnerships with towing companies showing that EV drivers who did find themselves short on range could avoid a costly tow.
That evolved to the wider rollout of higher-capacity mobile charging hardware called the Roadie CCS and the mobile app eventually called Currently.
SparkCharge says that it has already delivered more than 250,000 miles of range, and it sees the service as a valuable stopgap while charging infrastructure is built up—amid supply shortages—to support the rapid sales and interest in EVs.
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A problem shared by mother-of-four and GP Clare Bailey: Is my new insomnia down to the menopause?
Q Having slept well for years, I’m suddenly battling insomnia. Not only do I struggle to fall asleep in the first place, I tend to wake in the early hours and can then take a couple of hours to fall back to sleep. I’m in my late 40s — could it be linked to the menopause? Or could it be general anxiety caused by these last few trying years? What can I do about it?
A I’m sorry to hear you are suffering from insomnia, which is a common but distressing condition that not only leaves you at greater risk of a range of problems, from cancer to heart disease, but can also lead to anxiety and depression.
The menopause alone can certainly trigger severe insomnia. That’s partly because when you start to go through the menopause, levels of the critical sex hormones oestrogen and progesterone fall, and this often leads to hot flushes, mood disorders and sleep problems.
DR CLARE BAILEY: The menopause alone can certainly trigger severe insomnia. That’s partly because when you start to go through the menopause, levels of the critical sex hormones oestrogen and progesterone fall
Whatever the cause of your insomnia one of the key things you can do to improve it is to get into a regular pattern (File image)
When it happened to me, I found the hot flushes disrupted my sleep. This may be of little consolation, but you are not alone: around 60 per cent of post-menopausal women report occasional insomnia. And because hormonal changes mean many midlife women put on weight, they also report snoring, which further disturbs your sleep.
So, what can you do? Well, whatever the cause of your insomnia one of the key things you can do to improve it is to get into a regular pattern: going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time every day.
A morning walk is important for resetting your internal clock, which needs bright light to realign it. A brisk walk is also a great way to reduce anxiety.
What you eat also plays an important role in how you sleep, which is why I recommend a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in oily fish, veg and legumes. The combination of omega-3 fatty acids from the fish, and fibre from the veggies, has been shown to help sleep. Cutting back on sugary treats is also important because we know junk food contributes to anxiety. I post many recipes for healthy meals on Instagram.
You report waking up in the early hours, which is a common form of insomnia, and there are ways you can address this. First, practise deep breathing, such as 4-2-4. You breathe in to a count of four, hold your breath for a count of two, then breathe out again to a count of four. Make your breaths deep, so you can feel your belly rise and fall.
If this isn’t working, then after ten minutes or so perhaps get out of bed, find a quiet spot and read or listen to music. Do not go on your phone or start looking at social media. When you start to feel tired, head back to bed.
Finally, you may want to consider Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). A trial involving more than 400 post-menopausal women found that those taking HRT reported suffering significantly less insomnia.
You’ve probably seen the headlines suggesting cooking with a microwave, rather than switching on the oven, to save on soaring energy bills. I use ours daily, but had a sneaking feeling that it might damage nutrients.
In fact, the microwave tends to preserve these in food better than other cooking methods. However, it does matter what container you use when microwaving. Many plastics contain harmful hormone-disrupting substances, which can leach into your food.
So only use containers if they are labelled microwave safe. And always check food is cooked through.
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Ghislaine Maxwell 'does a Shawshank Redemption' by landing plum job in LEGAL department of her new Florida jail, infuriating her fellow inmates
- Ghislaine Maxwell, 60, landed a cushy job working in the legal library of the low security Florida prison where she is incarcerated
- The job could keep her from doing unsavory cooking and cleaning jobs other inmates are forced to endure
- Maxwell landed the job despite arriving at the prison mere weeks ago, outraging other inmates who have sought such a job for years, the Mirror reported
Ghislaine Maxwell secured a cozy job working in the legal library of the Florida prison where she is serving out her 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, mere weeks after her arrival.
Like Andy Dufresne - the hero of The Shawshank Redemption - Maxwell's library job could keep her from doing unsavory cooking and cleaning jobs other inmates are forced to endure, much to the chagrin of the pedophile's cellmates.
'There are girls inside who have washed thousands of floors, peeled thousands of vegetables, done all manner of things, including keeping their noses clean, hoping for such a gig,' one inmate said, according to the Mirror, 'Yet Ghislaine is gifted it.'
Maxwell, 60, reportedly was given the job by leadership within the low security FCI Prison in Tallahassee where she is currently incarcerated.
The job follows a Monday to Friday schedule, according to the Mirror, and gives her plenty of time to socialize with other inmates if she wants.
'They joke she has done a Shawshank Redemption and landed on her feet with her library gig,' the inside source said, according to the Mirror.
But while The Shawshank Redemption is about former wealthy banker who uses his wits to make the best of his prison term, the comparisons end there.
The fictional Dufresne was innocent, while Maxwell is notoriously guilty of aiding prolific sex-trafficker Jefferey Epstein and even joining in as he sexually abused underage children.
Ghislaine Maxwell, 60, landed a cushy job working in the legal library of the low security Florida prison where she is incarcerated
The FCI Prison in Tallahassee where Ghislaine Maxwell is currently serving her twenty year sentence
The news follows reports that Maxwell's best pal in prison is infamous double killer Narcy Novack. The pair are reported to spend long hours talking, laughing and joking around together.
Novack was jailed in 2012, having been convicted of orchestrating the beating deaths of her millionaire husband and mother-in-law.
'Once inside, Ghislaine gravitated towards Narcy. Because of her length of time inside and the brutality of her crime, she is treated like a female don,' one source told The Mirror.
'Ghislaine will have a modicum of protection through her friendship, but given their ages and millionaire backgrounds, they were always destined to get on well.
Maxwell was convicted in December 2021. During her sentencing last June she said she wanted to 'acknowledge' the pain of her victims but stopped short of an apology
Ghislaine Maxwell with Jefferey Epstein. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding in his sex-trafficking
Maxwell was convicted in December 2021. During her sentencing last June she said she wanted to 'acknowledge' the pain of her victims but stopped short of an apology.
Narcy Novack, 65, of Fort Lauderdale, was sentenced to life in jail at FCI Tallahassee, a low-security prison in Florida
Judge Alison Nathan handed down the 240-month sentence followed by five years supervised release after calling Maxwell's crimes 'heinous and prefatory.'
She also imposed a fine of $750,000, noting Maxwell had received a $10million bequest from Epstein after his death.
'Ms. Maxwell worked with Epstein to select young victims who were vulnerable and played a pivotal role in facilitating sexual abuse,' Judge Nathan said, making it clear the case called for a 'very significant sentence' that sent an 'unmistakable message' that such crimes would be punished.
Prior to her sentencing, Maxwell made a public statement expressing remorse for her actions.
'I realize I have been convicted of assisting Jeffrey Epstein to commit these crimes,' she said. 'My association with Epstein will permanently stain me. It is the biggest regret of my life that I ever met him.'
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ROME (AP) — The New York Yankees have purchased a minority stake in Italian soccer champion AC Milan, which announced the closing of its latest ownership change Wednesday.
RedBird Capital Partners completed the deal to purchase a controlling interest in the seven-time European champion for 1.2 billion euros ($1.2 billion).
It’s the second soccer team the Yankees partially own after MLS’s New York City.
Gerry Cardinale, who founded RedBird in 2014 and is the managing partner, announced a preliminary agreement in June to buy Milan from fellow American firm Elliott Management.
Yankees Global Enterprises, the baseball team’s parent company led by the Steinbrenner family, will take a stake of about 10%, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity before the final deal had been announced.
Details of the Yankees’ involvement were not divulged in the announcement.
The Yankees agreed in 2013 to purchase a 20% stake in the New York City Major League Soccer team that launched in 2015. City Football Group, Manchester City’s parent company, is the controlling owner.
“We have a multi-decade relationship with the New York Yankees and the Steinbrenner family that has resulted in the creation of some of the most successful businesses in sports, entertainment and hospitality,” Cardinale said in a statement on Milan’s website.
“We are very pleased to continue our partnership with them and will look to explore opportunities together to broaden our fan reach and expand commercial opportunities that are only available to franchises that operate at the highest levels of sports globally.”
The closing comes just in time for Cardinale to make his debut as Milan’s new president at Saturday’s derby against city rival Inter Milan.
“Our vision for Milan is clear: we will support our talented players, coaches and staff to deliver success on the pitch and allow our fans to share in the extraordinary experiences of this historic club,” Cardinale said.
“We will look to leverage our global sports and media network, our analytics expertise, our track record in sports stadium developments and hospitality to deliver one goal — maintaining Milan’s place at the summit of European and world football.”
The Yankees, 27-time World Series champions, are signing a separate marketing agreement with Milan, a 19-time Italian champion, that will include broadcasting replays of games on the YES Network, as Manchester City does. There also will be cross-merchandising between the pinstripes and the Rossoneri.
Milan is coming off its first Italian title in 11 years.
The Financial Times reported Tuesday that Main Street Advisors, the Los Angeles-based fund supported by LeBron James, is also investing in Milan.
RedBird also has a stake in Fenway Sports Group, the parent company of Liverpool and the Boston Red Sox. Champions League rules prohibit two clubs in the competition from being under the same ownership to protect the integrity of games on the field. UEFA likely will have to make a judgment on the extent of RedBird’s influence on decision-making at Liverpool.
RedBird is Milan’s fourth owner in five years.
Milan was owned from 1986 to 2017 by a former Italian prime minister, Silvio Berlusconi, who sold to a company controlled by Sino-Europe Sports Investment Management Changxing Co. The American hedge fund Elliott provided financing and took control of the team in 2018 when loan payments were not made.
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Rotherham United’s unbeaten start ended in second-half goal blitz at Sunderland
Rotherham United’s unbeaten start to the new Championship season is over after Ross Stewart scored twice to help secure a 3-0 win and get Tony Mowbray’s reign as Sunderland manager off to the perfect start.
The Millers had won two and drawn three of their opening five matches in what had been a promising start for a club that has yo-yoed between the second and third tiers the last five season.
But they were no match for the tidal wave of enthusiasm that greeted Mowbray’s first game in charge.
Rotherham manager Paul Warne insists there is no reason to be concerned.
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Warne said: “It wasn’t what I wanted. Firstly, congratulations to Tony, nice to have him back in football.
“It’s difficult when you come and face a team with a new manager, but Sunderland have been playing well anyway. I knew it would be a tough place without a new manager getting the place bouncing.
“The first half we weathered a storm, created a few chances, and on another day we might have nicked a goal.
“Second half they played the game we wanted to play, they had one-on-ones, their attacking players had a good night, with balls in the box we didn’t defend. The scoreline could have been greater. I have no complaints about the result.
“I’m not raging. I know what this league is like. We need to have 11 players at their best. The start has been really good and it’s a positive start, but today was a game too far. There’s no time to feel bad, we have to take it on the chin and move onto the next one.”
Stewart struck the crucial opening goal in the 52nd minute and followed that up with a second in the 65th minute to put Sunderland on track for the points against the Millers.
And the impressive Jack Clarke, who had created the first two, scored himself with 20 minutes remainint.
With chants of ‘Tony Mowbray’s red and white army’ reverberating around the Stadium of Light, the home side kept putting Rotherham under pressure without forcing goalkeeper Viktor Johansson into a save.
Ellis Simms controlled Alex Pritchard’s ball forward before finding the side-netting.
Simms teed up strike partner Stewart to drill a low effort wide of the far post, with Rotherham struggling to come to terms with the tempo. Stewart went even closer when he turned Lynden Gooch’s cutback goalwards after a good run to the byline, only for Millers defender Wes Harding to clear on the line.
And Rotherham’s Oliver Rathbone almost made Sunderland pay at the other end when goalkeeper Anthony Patterson was needed to make a strong save from the midfielder.
Patterson was alert again when he made an even better stop to hold a Ben Wiles strike destined for the bottom corner.
Sunderland continued to press after the restart before Stewart finally scored seconds later.
Clarke got to the byline and crossed low into the area for the Scotland international to wrap his foot first time around a finish that powered between Johansson’s legs.
The same combination made it two. Clarke’s perfect pass with the outside of his right boot was perfect for Stewart to confidently finish at the back post.
And in the 70th minute Clarke scored himself, darting into the area with a lovely run before finishing low inside Johansson’s bottom-right corner.Sunderland: Patterson, O’Nien, Batth, Cirkin, Gooch, Neil (Embleton 88), Evans, Clarke (Wright 83), Pritchard (Roberts 68), Simms, Stewart. Unused substitutes: Bass, Matete, Hume, Alese.
Rotherham: Johansson, Harding (McCart 75), Wood, Peltier, Barlaser (Lindsay 75), Brook Norton-Cuffy, Rathbone, Wiles, Ferguson (High 68), Ogbene (Kelly 75), Washington (Eaves 64). Unused substitutes: Odofin, Vickers.
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DALLAS, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) BCL of Texas announced today that it will offer loans ranging from $10,000-$75,000 to traditionally underserved businesses. The Dallas Small Business Diversity Fund, a $1 million investment from Comerica Bank, will specifically target Dallas County women and minority-owned businesses with two or more years in operation.
An additional $1 million investment from Comerica will be allocated to BCL's Growth Fund for larger business loans in its Texas target market.
"We know that many minority businesses are often self-funded due to lack of access to capital, and a key component of our mission is to provide emerging small businesses opportunities to expand their operations," said Rosa Rios Valdez, BCL of Texas President and CEO. "We want to help level the playing field with this fund."
The loan application general requirements are as follows: must be a minority, woman or veteran business owner located in a rural, redevelopment or low- to moderate-income area. In addition, the Dallas Small Business Diversity Fund includes a strategic coaching component with BCL's Entrepreneurship Specialists. Prior to completing a loan application, prospective applicants are asked to schedule a financial readiness assessment to ensure they have a strong and organized path to growth. Approved borrowers will receive no-cost business coaching throughout the life of the loan.
"At Comerica, we remain committed to investing in CDFIs with more flexible underwriting and collateral requirements than traditional lending programs," said Omar Salah, Comerica Bank's Director of Small Business Banking. "As the leading bank for business, it is imperative that we raise expectations in all the communities we serve by partnering with nonprofits like the BCL of Texas because they are playing an integral role in closing the access to capital gap for minority and women-owned businesses."
In 2021, Comerica made a three-year, $5 billion small business lending commitment to support communities disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As of June 30, 2022, Comerica has assisted more than 8,600 small businesses and funded $2.4 billion (49% of goal) of the loan commitment.
To schedule a Dallas Small Business Diversity Fund consultation visit bcloftexas.org/DDF, or contact BCL of Texas Loan Officer David R. Arriola (darriola@bcloftexas.org; (214) 688-7456 x126).
Business & Community Lenders (BCL) of Texas is a statewide 501(c)3 nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) committed to Building Strong Communities. BCL supports Texans to acquire wealth-building assets, such as homeownership and entrepreneurship, with the financial tools and education necessary to build personal net worth. With an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, we serve communities of color, women, veterans, rural communities, and low- and moderate-income individuals, families, and small business owners.
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. Comerica reported total assets of $86.9 billion as of June 30, 2022.
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SNDL enters into an agreement in connection with its secured credit investment to add to its multi-banner cannabis retail portfolio
CALGARY, AB, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SNDL Inc. (Nasdaq: SNDL) ("SNDL" or the "Company") announced today that, in the context of the initial order obtained by Superette Inc., Superette Ontario Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries (collectively, "Superette") from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) (the "Court") on August 30, 2022 pursuant to the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act (Canada) ("CCAA Proceedings"), it has entered into an agreement of purchase and sale with Superette (the "Stalking Horse Agreement"), pursuant to which it proposes to acquire substantially all of the business and assets of Superette through a hybrid asset purchase and 'reverse vesting' transaction. Superette intends to return to Court on September 9, 2022 to seek approval of, among other things, an amended and restated initial order and an order approving a sale and investment solicitation process (the "SISP"). Subject to Court approval at the comeback hearing, the Stalking Horse Agreement will serve as the "stalking horse bid" (the "Stalking Horse Bid") in the SISP, and is to be supervised by the Court and conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc., the Court-appointed Monitor of Superette (the "Monitor"). The Stalking Horse Bid will set the floor, or minimum acceptable bid for potential alternative bids to be submitted in the SISP, which is designed to achieve the highest and best offer for Superette's business and assets.
The assets to be acquired under the Stalking Horse Agreement include six Superette retail locations within Toronto and Ottawa. Superette sells cannabis and non-cannabis branded merchandise and has developed a prominent position in the Canadian retail cannabis landscape through its experiential and localized retail experience. The Stalking Horse Bid also provides for certain intellectual property rights to white-label products under the Superette brand.
"We are excited by the opportunity to bring stability to the Superette retail business during the CCAA Proceedings," said Zach George, Chief Executive Officer of SNDL. "The Superette team has worked tirelessly to create an immersive and differentiated experience within the cannabis community and the bid seeks to further solidify SNDL's position as a prominent multi-banner cannabis retail operator. Through the CCAA Proceedings, we are committed to supporting Superette through the restructuring and ensuring the continuity and preservation of the Superette experience consumers have come to know and love."
For more information on the Superette brand, please visit https://superetteshop.com/.
On February 9, 2022, SNDL entered into a secured promissory note with Superette Inc., and certain subsidiaries, with a principal remaining amount of $4.8 million (the "Financing"). The Financing allowed for SNDL to continue its investments into a multi-banner strategy.
In connection with the CCAA Proceedings, SNDLhas also agreed to provide up to an additional $2.1 million in pre-CCAA and debtor-in-possession financing for Superette for a total amount of $6.9 million (the "Additional Financing"). The Additional Financing will provide Superette with the liquidity required to operate during the CCAA Proceedings and undertake the SISP.
The consideration for the Stalking Horse Agreement is made up of (i) a credit bid and set-off of debt owing to SNDL through the assumption of certain assumed liabilities; and (ii) the cash payment of certain statutory priority payments and costs of terminating the CCAA proceeding and winding-down the relevant Superette entities.
McCarthy Tétrault LLP is acting as legal counsel to SNDL. Cassels, Brock & Blackwell LLP is acting as counsel to Superette. PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. is acting as a monitor of Superette with respect to the CCAA Proceedings and is represented by Bennett Jones LLP.
SNDL is a public company whose shares are traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "SNDL." Its business is operated and reported in four segments: Liquor Retail, Cannabis Retail, Cannabis Production and Cultivation, and Investments.
SNDL is the largest private sector liquor and cannabis retailer in Canada with retail banners that include Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, Liquor Depot, Value Buds, and Spiritleaf. SNDL is a licensed cannabis producer that uses state-of-the-art indoor facilities to supply wholesale and retail customers under a cannabis brand portfolio that includes Top Leaf, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto, Spiritleaf Selects, and Grasslands. SNDL's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry.
For more information on SNDL, please go to www.sndl.com.
This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward-looking statements"). Forward looking statements in this release includes, but is not limited to, annual production and the potential expansion plans of the Company in Canada and internationally, the Company's ability to provide uninterrupted supply to its customer, and statements regarding the future performance of the Company. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this news release. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made, and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.
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WFO BROWNSVILLE Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Brownsville TX
436 PM CDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall continues.
* WHERE...A portion of Deep South Texas, including the following
county, Hidalgo.
* WHEN...Until 530 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 433 PM CDT, Emergency management reported heavy rain in
over Weslaco and along the I-2 frontage roads due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Overflowing poor drainage areas will cause minor
flooding in over Weslaco and along the I-2 frontage roads.
Between 2 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Areas south of the Interstate highway 2 frontage in the
vicinity of Weslaco is the most likely place to experience
minor flooding.
Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Weslaco, Donna, Mercedes, Sam Houston Elementary School,
Alameda Park, Weslaco City Hall, Weslaco City Park, Weslaco
Border Patrol Station, Weslaco Fire Department Station One,
Weslaco Fire Department Station Two, Weslaco Public Library,
Weslaco High School, Isaac D. Rodriguez Park, Knapp Medical
Center, Weslaco Mid Valley Airport, Black Elementary School,
Weslaco East High School, Harlon Block Sports Complex, Midway
South and Midway North.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR CENTRAL GARZA COUNTY...
Flood waters have receded along US 84 and traffic appears to be
returning to normal. The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no
longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining
road closures.
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YOUR MONEY: Labor Day holiday sales, what’s worth buying?
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - This year, excluding Christmas, Labor Day weekend is the last major three-day holiday weekend of the year.
Whether you’re trying to find end-of-summer savings or get a head start on Christmas gift shopping, there are a few retail categories you will save money on.
The shopping experts at RetailMeNot did most of the research for you to find the best sales.
This is a good time to shop for appliances.
Individual refrigerators, washers, dryers, and dishwashers will get marked down.
RetailMeNot expects even bigger discounts on appliance bundle deals, like a washer and dryer set.
Depending on the brand, make, and model, shoppers can save up to 40 percent off appliance bundles.
If you don’t want to pay up front for these big-ticket items, retailers may offer special financing offers during Labor Day.
It’s always worth asking store employees to see what type of special deal they may offer this weekend.
This is also a good time to save big on clearance clothing.
This is the time of year when retailers start clearing out summer inventory to make way for fall clothing.
Major stores like Target, Walmart, Macy’s, Kohl’s, and Old Navy are expected to offer clearance sales through Labor Day.
On the other hand, RetailMeNot recommends holding off on buying fall clothing.
Since new merchandise is now hitting the floor, you will likely pay full price until Black Friday, when winter clothing comes out.
The shopping experts also recommend waiting to buy tech gear or TVs this weekend.
It might be tempting to buy now because football season is about to begin but it pays to wait until Black Friday for better deals.
RetailMeNot said during the month of November, Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Best Buy will all be matching each other’s lower prices on smart home gadgets, smart watches, fitness trackers, laptops, and tablets.
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague is investigating securities fraud allegations on behalf of investors who purchased the securities TuSimple Holdings, Inc. ("TuSimple" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TSP) from April 12, 2021 and August 1, 2022 (the "Class Period").
If you purchased the securities of TuSimple during the Class Period, would like to discuss Berger Montague's investigation, or have questions concerning your rights or interests, please contact attorneys Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Michael Dell'Angelo at mdellangelo@bm.net or (215) 875-3080 or visit: https://investigations.bergermontague.com/tusimple/
Whistleblowers: Anyone with non-public information regarding TuSimple is encouraged to confidentially assist Berger Montague's investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under this program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to thirty percent (30%) of recoveries obtained by the SEC. For more information, contact us.
TuSimple, headquartered in San Diego, purports to develop autonomous technology specifically designed for semi-trucks in the United States and internationally. It is developing a line of purpose-built Level 4 ("L4") autonomous semi-trucks for the North American market.
On August 1, 2022, the Wall Street Journal published an article entitled "Self-Driving Truck Accident Draws Attention to Safety at TuSimple," which brought to light a number of previously undisclosed concerns that undermined Defendants' representations and omissions concerning the Company's safety. The article referenced an April 6, 2022 accident involving a truck fitted with TuSimple's autonomous driving technology, and reported that, among other things, "[t]he accident… underscores concerns that the autonomous-trucking company is risking safety on public roads in a rush to deliver driverless trucks to market, according to independent analysts and more than a dozen of the company's former employees."
On this news, TuSimple's shares fell $0.97 per share, or nearly 10%, from a closing price of $9.96 per share on July 29, 2022 to a closing price of $8.99 per share on August 1, 2022.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
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Berger Montague
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Berger Montague
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Zac Clark just reached a major milestone.
Celebrating 11 years of sobriety on Aug 30, The Bachelorette alum reflected on his journey in an Instagram and TikTok video, acknowledging the people who helped him get to this point and sending a message to anyone battling addiction.
"All right, y'all. Eleven years sober today," Zac told his followers. "I'm super grateful. I feel very loved. The beautiful notes and messages, thank you so much for all that."
"As I sit here and I reflect on the past 11 years of my life, I can't help but recognize that actually this has nothing to do with me, right?" he continued. "This has to do with the people that paved the path for me. Those that came before me and, more importantly, the person that is out there still struggling today—struggling with their addiction, struggling with their mental health, feeling like they cannot go on."
The reality star said he's often asked how he stays sober or has fun. "I laugh because I've been given this next level existence that I am so proud of," he said. "Hard was being out there on the street, being willing to die to get high one more time, for one more hit. This life is easy and it's beautiful and it's available to you if you want it."
Zac, who cofounded the addiction treatment center Release Recovery in 2017, then encouraged anyone struggling with their sobriety to ask for help.
"We are here for you. We love you. Keep going. Dig in," he said. "I promise you it gets better. If I can do it, you can do it. Let's go!"
Zac didn't celebrate this major milestone alone. Several members of Bachelor Nation took to the comments to cheer him on, including Bryan Abasolo, who is married to Rachel Lindsay, who wrote, "Congrats bro! Proud of you!" Added Ivan Hall, who appeared on Tayshia Adams' season of The Bachelorette with Zac, "Keep going."
Fans met Zac on Tayshia's season of The Bachelorette in 2020. The two ended the season by getting engaged but broke up in November 2021.
Zac has been open about his struggles with addition and recovery journey, sharing his story on The Bachelorette and on social media. He reflected on his first few years trying to get sober in a 2021 interview on Heart of the Matter with Elizabeth Vargas, sharing that after his first time in treatment in November 2010 he "drank pretty quickly" and used "pretty much anything and everything I could get my hands on." However, he re-entered treatment in August 2011, calling it the "best day" of his life, and has been sober ever since.
Zac is now preparing to run the New York City Marathon, his 10th marathon, this November with his Release Recovery Foundation team and leads community runs in New York on Mondays. And overall, he hopes his sobriety inspires others.
"For a guy that couldn't stop shooting heroin, smoking crack and guzzling booze this is truly a miracle," Zac tweeted on his 10-year sober anniversary. "No matter what you are struggling with today just know that change is possible and you are worth it. You don't have to be perfect. KEEP GOING." | https://www.eonline.com/news/1344302/bachelor-nation-s-zac-clark-celebrates-11-years-of-sobriety | 2022-08-31T23:00:47Z | https://www.eonline.com/news/1344302/bachelor-nation-s-zac-clark-celebrates-11-years-of-sobriety | true |
Mercedes-Benz and parent automaker Daimler didn’t walk away from World War II unscathed. It was then-Daimler Chairman Wilhelm Haspel’s idea to take the Mercedes-Benz division back to motorsports in an effort to begin rebuilding the storied company.
Foremost, Mercedes needed a race car.
Enter the W194. The brand’s first new sports car after the war, the W194 coupe finished second in its first race the Mille Miglia. It then went on to win the Bern Sports Car Prize, the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans, and the Carrera Panamericana. While the W194 quickly became a decorated machine, it was not the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL.
Instead, a prominent New York-based importer of European luxury vehicles named Max Hoffman suggested Mercedes-Benz needed to create a limited run of cars in the spirit of the W194. A year after the W194 took the world by surprise in motorsport, Mercedes-Benz’s General Director Fritz Konecke gave the order for 1,000 sports cars. Thus the 300 SL was born.
In 1954, Mercedes-Benz revealed the W198-generation 300 SL at the International Motor Sport Show in New York. While an auto debut in New York isn’t strange today, it marked a shift for Mercedes-Benz. Typically, the German company revealed its cars at home or at the Geneva motor show. However, Hoffman convinced the luxury automaker it would be a grand idea to woo American buyers with a New York debut.
They concurred, and suddenly, Mercedes-Benz had a hit on its hands. The 300 SL bowed as a coupe with a 3.0-liter overhead cam inline-6 engine. Yet, the 300 SL wasn’t only a sports car to change perceptions, it was a technological marvel.
The engine ditched carburetors in favor of a Bosch-developed direct-fuel injection system. Recall, fuel injection was rare at the time and higher pressure direct injection wouldn’t become the standard for decades to come. The system helped boost power well over the W194 to 215 hp at the 300 SL’s launch. The race car made do with 175 hp. An upgraded camshaft option boosted output to 240 hp. The top speed could top 160 mph, making the 300 SL the fastest production car in the world.
Mercedes built the 300 SL on a spaceframe or “birdcage” chassis. It featured a separate welded steel body, but the firewall, hood, doors, trunk lid, rocker panels, and floor and belly pans were aluminum.
These advances, combined with radical “gullwing” doors and curvaceous body lines, helped turn the page for Mercedes-Benz. The company not only made stately luxury vehicles, but it was also capable of producing incredible performance machines.
A total of 1,400 300 SL coupes were built from 1954 to 1957, and 29 of them were lightweight models with all-aluminum bodies that helped shave 187 lb. The 300 SL coupe gave rise to the 300 SL roadster in 1957, which remained in production in its first generation until 1963. Its successor still exists today and is now in its seventh generation, sold as the Mercedes-AMG SL.
Like so many areas of the auto industry, some of the best things came from motorsport. Without a renewed commitment to racing following WWII, we may never have received a car like the 300 SL. And without the 300 SL, there may not be such a lineage of world-beating sports cars from Mercedes-Benz.
—Senior Editor Kirk Bell contributed to this story
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Police have one suspect in custody after a fatal chopping incident at Augier, Vieux Fort, on Wednesday.
Law enforcement officials have identified the deceased as Leroy Roberts.
According to reports, Roberts, known in his community as ‘Indigga,’ sustained chop wounds around 11:15 am.
A male family member said he was unaware of the circumstances surrounding the incident and disclosed that the deceased was the father of four children.
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Saint Lucia Fire Service (SLFS) spokeswoman Annia Mitchel said officers from the Vieux Fort fire station responded to a physical assault report at Augier, Vieux Fort, at 11:24 am.
Mitchel disclosed that the responders found that a man who appeared to be in his thirties had sustained ‘traumatic injuries.’
She said the emergency personnel began emergency care, which continued to St Jude Hospital, where they handed the patient over to medical staff.
There are no further details at present.
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GENEVA (AP) — Lawyers for Israeli diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz urged a Swiss appeals court on Monday to throw out testimony from a former first lady of Guinea that contributed to his conviction for corruption.
The case involves an alleged plot, dating to the mid-2000s, in which Steinmetz’s BSGR Group squeezed out a rival for mining rights for vast iron ore deposits in Guinea’s southeastern Simandou region. The case has exposed the shady, complex world of deal-making and the cutthroat competition in the lucrative mining business.
The prosecutor’s office has argued that from 2005 onward, Steinmetz crafted a pact of corruption with Guinean President Lansana Conte, who ruled the West African country from 1984 until his death in 2008, and with Mamadie Toure, his fourth wife, involving the payment of nearly $10 million.
Appearing before a Geneva appeals court on Monday, Steinmetz’s lawyer, Daniel Kinzer, said the terms and circumstances of a deal between Toure and the FBI in the United States were unclear and defense lawyers never had a chance to question her — depriving Steinmetz of the chance for a fair trial and the right to cross-examine her.
He said Swiss state prosecutors had “deliberately” excluded defense teams from any pretrial questioning of Toure in the United States, where she lives. She has reached an agreement with U.S. authorities in the case.
Toure did not appear for the original trial in January last year. At its conclusion, Steinmetz was sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to pay a fine of 50 million Swiss francs ($51.5 million). Two other defendants received lesser penalties.
“It’s easier to falsely accuse a defendant when you don’t have to look at them,” Kinzer told the court. “The defense team was never able to cross-examine Madame Toure.”
He said a “face-to-face confrontation” was required under both Swiss law and from rulings by the European Court of Human Rights.
Geneva state prosecutor Yves Bertossa countered, however, that such accounts were admissible but that they had to be used “with a certain prudence.” He said it was an “extraordinary” insinuation that U.S. or Swiss prosecutors might be “in cahoots” with Toure, and said that other evidence in the case — like written contracts, bank statements and wiretaps — were sufficient to uphold conviction.
Steinmetz, 66, has denied the charges and remains free pending the appeal. If the conviction is upheld, his lawyers can appeal to the Swiss federal court. He was in court Monday, listening intently and intermittently scribbling notes to pass to his legal team. He was not expected to be questioned until later this week.
The appeal is expected to run through Sept. 7.
Backers of the Israeli tycoon insist that the lower court didn’t get a full understanding of the facts of the case, and believe that the court wanted to set an example that Switzerland — which has had a reputation over the years for secretive financial dealings — can hold financial kingpins to account when necessary.
After the verdict, Swiss transparency group Public Eye hailed a “landmark ruling” that showed the court could see through a “slick” legal defense.
In its court filing, the prosecutor’s office said BSGR won exploration and exploitation licenses in Guinea between 2006 and 2010 in Guinea’s Simandou region, while its competitor — Anglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto — was stripped of its mining rights on two sites in the region.
Steinmetz’s defense team says a mountain range in the area holds some of the world’s largest untapped deposits of iron ore, and the standoff has stifled any hopes to reap them — and offer a potential windfall for an impoverished country. They say BSGR was the first company to study the feasibility of mining iron ore in the area. | https://www.wivb.com/news/business/ap-israeli-tycoon-appeals-corruption-conviction-in-swiss-court/ | 2022-08-31T23:05:37Z | https://www.wivb.com/news/business/ap-israeli-tycoon-appeals-corruption-conviction-in-swiss-court/ | false |
B.C. company wins defamation case against customer who posted bad Google, Yelp reviews
A "disgruntled customer" who posted reviews on Google and Yelp accusing a B.C. business of fraud has been ordered to pay $90,000 worth of damages for defamation by the province's Supreme Court.
Longhouse Specialty Forest Products sued Tyler Ginther for $675,000 based on the contents of two reviews he posted in 2017 and 2018, arguing they damaged the business's reputation and caused it financial losses.
In a decision posted online Wednesday, the judge ruled that Ginther's posts about a family-run lumber business were defamatory because they were both untrue and malicious.
"The reviews say that the plaintiffs are fraudulent and deceitful, and that they scammed Mr. Ginther by charging him for a product he did not order and made up fake invoices to support their fraud," the court heard.
Ginther refused to take them down when asked and the reviews remained online until 2021, after legal action was launched.
THE REVIEWS
The initial Google review urged prospective customers to beware, saying their products and service were bad, delivery was late and that the company overcharged Ginther's Visa.
"I would strongly caution anyone from using Longhouse cedar products but if you do decide to risk using them…. Do not prepay this firm a nickel and take every precaution to protect yourself and your credit, they are fraudulent, cheating and deceitful and it starts at the top!!!," a transcript reads.
The Yelp post made the same accusations but was significantly longer. In it, Ginther claimed it was the first time he had ever posted a bad review online.
"This company is not someone you can do business with, in all my years of doing business I have never come across someone who is unbelievably rude, cheats their customers on initial order, adds a fake order and then makes up a series fake invoices to cover his lies. BEWARE and DON’T TRUST THEM," it read.
THE CONFLICT
In 2015, Ginther was building a home in White Rock. He placed an order for hemlock soffits and cedar siding and paid a deposit of $7,500. A few months later, two invoices were generated and Ginther's credit card was charged $14,428.62 for the order.
When the soffits were delivered, Ginther was dissatisfied with them and sent them back. They were re-stained, re-delivered and ultimately installed despite Ginther telling the court he was still "very dissatisfied."
Soon after that, Ginther told the company's owner Brian Jenkins that he never ordered the siding and demanded the charge be reversed. He also demanded a refund of $1,000 due to his dissatisfaction with the soffits.
Ginther said if the refund was not processed, he would be reporting the charges as fraud to his credit card company, the court heard.
"Matters deteriorated from there," the judge wrote. “The two men had a heated text exchange, which quickly escalated to crude insults. Each gave as good as he got.”
When the cedar siding was delivered later that week, Ginther refused to accept the delivery and it was returned to the company. When Ginther followed through on his threat to report the transaction as fraudulent, the credit card company dismissed his complaint.
The first negative review came 16 months later, and the next one was posted three months after that.
THE DEFENCE
Ginther's defence was that everything he said was true. The judge disagreed.
"The only evidence supporting Mr. Ginther’s allegations of fraud is his own," Justice Nitya Iyer wrote.
"I find that Mr. Ginther was not a credible witness."
In particular, the court found the statements in the reviews accusing the company of fraud, deceit and scamming were simply not supported by the evidence presented. The judge also did not find it believable that Ginther never received the email attachments confirming the details of the purchase.
THE DECISION
Given that the negative reviews stayed online for several years and would have been seen by anyone doing an internet search of the business, the judge found that they could have deterred prospective customers and harmed the co-owners Brian and Moila Jenkins and business's reputation.
Iyer noted that Ginther admitted to posting the reviews to try to discourage others from doing business with the company. However, she disagreed with the company's claims about the extent of the financial and reputational damage.
"Mr. Ginther accused Mr. and Ms. Jenkins of deceit and fraud. These are very serious allegations that aimed at undermining the plaintiffs’ reputations as honest business people. They are long-standing members of a small community. There is no question that his statements caused Mr. and Ms. Jenkins great personal distress," Iyer wrote.
"The ubiquity of internet reviews is now a fact of business life. While negative reviews may deter potential customers, a range of reviews is common and a reasonable reader will exercise judgment in assessing them," she added.
The company's owners asked for $250,000 in general damages which Iyer said was "excessive." Instead, she awarded $60,000.
While the owners argued they saw a 10 per cent decline in revenue as a result of the reviews and asked to be awarded $200,000, Iyer said the financial records did not support this claim. Annual fluctuations in revenue, the court heard, "suggests that other factors affected the changes."
The company was awarded $20,000.
MALICE
The judge found that Ginther's actions were motivated by malice, which "connotes spite or ill-will." In cases where this is the motivation, aggravated damages can be awarded. The judge found that Ginther was motivated by malice and ordered him to pay the two owners' $5,000 each.
"He admitted that his intention was to harm the plaintiffs’ business," Iyer wrote.
"Whatever Mr. Ginther’s reason for posting the Google review, the only reasonable explanation for his decision to post the more detailed and damaging Yelp review two months later is that he wanted to do more to damage the plaintiffs’ business." | https://www.iheartradio.ca/ctv-news-content/disgruntled-customer-who-posted-negative-reviews-on-google-yelp-ordered-to-pay-90k-to-company-1.18444180 | 2022-08-31T23:06:31Z | https://www.iheartradio.ca/ctv-news-content/disgruntled-customer-who-posted-negative-reviews-on-google-yelp-ordered-to-pay-90k-to-company-1.18444180 | true |
Donald Trump and his post-truth pioneers have expanded the frontiers of fakery this week.
Later Tuesday, a court filing by the Justice Department included a sworn certification from Trump’s office that flagrantly misrepresented the status of classified documents hoarded at Mar-a-Lago. Trump’s “custodian of records,” Christina Bobb, certified “on behalf of the Office of Donald J. Trump” on June 3 that after “a diligent search,” it had turned over “any and all” classified documents taken to Trump’s residence. But the FBI later seized at Mar-a-Lago more than 100 documents with (often colorful) classification markings. “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” by Trump’s team, the filing said.
Also late Tuesday, The Post’s Colby Itkowitz reported that at least nine Republican congressional candidates had “scrubbed or amended” references to Trump, the 2020 election, or abortion from their websites or online profiles. A shift in emphasis after primaries is common; a Soviet-style airbrushing that makes positions disappear entirely is not.
If it appears the volume of deception coming from MAGA Republicans is increasing, that’s because it is. Two academics from New York University set about documenting the proliferation of rubbish in a study they described this week for The Post’s Monkey Cage feature. They found that 36 percent of the news that Republican congressional candidates shared on social media came from unreliable sources on an average day from January to July, up from 8 percent for the same period in 2020. (The news shared by Democratic candidates from unreliable sources rose to 2 percent from 1 percent.)
The most ominous finding is where the crescendo of crazy is coming from. Incumbent Republican members of Congress were relatively truthful: Only 6 percent of the news they shared came from unreliable sources. Among Republican challengers, fully 45 percent came from unreliable outlets.
This makes sense. The way to get ahead in Trump’s GOP — the way to win an open-seat primary or to oust a Republican incumbent — is to push the boundaries of flimflam ever further. Republicans are caught in a vicious cycle: By discrediting the truth, they’ve created an incentive for each iteration of Republican challengers in each election cycle to distinguish themselves by embracing an even more sensational blend of falsehoods and conspiracy beliefs. It’s disinformation Darwinism: Falsify more, or fade away; become more outrageous, or perish. The ceiling of crazy in one cycle becomes the floor in the next.
Trump, for his part, now appears to be hoping to monetize the QAnon conspiracy movement, whose sometimes violent followers hold that a network of pedophiles secretly controls the government. His Truth Social media venture has struggled — losing money, gaining few users, squabbling with a vendor and seeing its stock price fall nearly 75 percent since March.
So Truth Social is wooing the QAnon crowd, banished from more reputable sites. NewsGuard, which rates the reliability of media organizations, reported this week that Truth Social awarded its verification badges to 47 QAnon-promoting accounts, each with more than 10,000 followers. In all, it said, 88 QAnon-associated users (32 of them previously banned from Twitter) have more than 10,000 followers apiece on Truth Social. Trump and current and former Truth Social executives have shared QAnon graphics and messages and promoted the QAnon accounts. Trump had done so 65 times, the report said — and that was before his QAnon extravaganza Tuesday.
That day, Trump reposted QAnon slogans “Where we go one we go all” and “I am the storm”; a message from reputed QAnon founder “Q”; allegations that Democrats, not Russia, are the “enemy”; false claims about law enforcement and a voting-machine maker; altered photos of President Biden, Attorney General Merrick Garland (with hammer-and-sickle lapel pin) and others; and various versions of the 2020 election lie.
There were five dozen such posts and reposts in Trump’s QAnon spree — a whole lot of fakery for one morning. But — who knows? — maybe tomorrow the Office of Donald J. Trump will issue a sworn certification attesting that, after a “diligent search,” it could not find a single QAnon post Trump had shared, ever.
Once you’ve disqualified the truth, your only means of advancement is an ever bolder lie. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/08/31/trump-gop-lies-qanon/ | 2022-08-31T23:07:33Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/08/31/trump-gop-lies-qanon/ | true |
WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Borden County in western Texas...
Northwestern Scurry County in western Texas...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 505 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches
are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Gail and Fluvanna.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of north central Texas, including the following
county, Stephens.
* WHEN...Until 630 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor-drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. This
will likely cause urban and small stream flooding. Low lying
and/or poor drainage areas will experience minor flooding in
the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Necessity.
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China's treatment of Uyghur community 'may constitute crimes against humanity', UN says
The UN says several women "raised allegations of forced birth control" and it has spoken to some who "said they were forced to have abortions".
Wednesday 31 August 2022 23:53, UK
China's treatment of its Uyghur population "may constitute crimes against humanity", the United Nations' Human Rights Office has said.
It has found evidence among women of forced abortions and forced sterilisations, it added.
The OHCHR said it decided to investigate after "serious allegations of human rights violations against Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim communities" were brought to its attention in late 2017.
Last December, a tribunal found China guilty of genocide against the Uyghur people and other minorities in Xinjiang.
The UN said its report was "based on a rigorous review of documentary material currently available".
It commented: "The extent of arbitrary and discriminatory detention of members of Uyghur and other predominantly Muslim groups, pursuant to law and policy, in context of restrictions and deprivation more generally of fundamental rights enjoyed individually and collectively, may constitute international crimes, in particular crimes against humanity."
In a long report, it refers to "violations of the family planning policy".
The document states: "Several women interviewed by OHCHR raised allegations of forced birth control, in particular forced IUD placements and possible forced sterilisations with respect to Uyghur and ethnic Kazakh women."
It adds: "Some women spoke of the risk of harsh punishments including 'internment' or 'imprisonment' for violations of the family planning policy.
"Among these, OHCHR interviewed some women who said they were forced to have abortions or forced to have IUDs inserted, after having reached the permitted number of children under the family planning policy.
"These first-hand accounts, although limited in number, are considered credible."
China said it "firmly opposes" the report's release and the Chinese government has a "people-centred approach".
It added: "China implements an ethnic policy featuring equality, unity, regional ethnic autonomy, and common prosperity for all ethnic groups.
"All ethnic groups, including the Uygur, are equal members of the Chinese nation.
"Xinjiang has taken actions to fight terrorism and extremism in accordance with the law, effectively curbing the frequent occurrences of terrorist activities."
The UN said its assessment was based on China's obligations under international human rights law.
It added that certain treaties - in particular the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination - are treaties "to which China is a state party". | https://news.sky.com/story/chinas-treatment-of-uyghur-community-may-constitute-crimes-against-humanity-un-says-12686547 | 2022-08-31T23:08:22Z | https://news.sky.com/story/chinas-treatment-of-uyghur-community-may-constitute-crimes-against-humanity-un-says-12686547 | true |
Another hat-trick for Erling Haaland as Man City put six past Nottingham Forest
Erling Haaland struck his second successive Premier League hat-trick as champions Manchester City routed Nottingham Forest 6-0.
Haaland now has nine goals in five games since arriving from Borussia Dortmund, more than any player in Premier League history after that number of matches.
The 22-year-old bagged a 26-minute first-half treble to sink Forest, just four days after doing the same to Crystal Palace.
Joao Cancelo rifled home a superb fourth after the break and Julian Alvarez marked his first Premier League start with a brace.
Arsenal stayed top with a fifth successive win adding to Steven Gerrard’s problems at Aston Villa.
Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli were on target as Arsenal won 2-1 on a night of questionable goalkeeping at the Emirates Stadium.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez gifted Jesus the opener after 30 minutes of a one-sided first period.
Villa were better in the second half and Douglas Luiz, who had scored direct from a corner in the Carabao Cup at Bolton last week, repeated the trick after 74 minutes.
But Arsenal were swiftly back in front when Martinelli turned in Bukayo Saka’s cross, leaving Gerrard to reflect on a fourth defeat in five league games that sees only Leicester below them in the table.
Fabio Carvalho’s last-gasp strike gave Liverpool a dramatic 2-1 victory over Newcastle at Anfield.
The 20-year-old summer signing from Fulham scored in the eighth minute of stoppage time, just as Newcastle looked as if they would be taking a point back to Tyneside.
Newcastle’s new £60m striker Alexander Isak, who was cleared to play after his work permit had been processed, put Eddie Howe’s side ahead seven minutes before the break
Liverpool equalised just after the hour when Roberto Firmino finished superbly from Mo Salah’s pass.
West Ham battled back against Tottenham to claim their first home point of the season in a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium.
Tomas Soucek levelled after 55 minutes when he took a touch from Michail Antonio’s clever flick and hammered the ball past Hugo Lloris in the Spurs goal.
Tottenham had taken the lead after 34 minutes through an incisive counter-attack.
Eric Dier, Harry Kane and Dejan Kulusevski were all involved before Thilo Kehrer beat Son Heung-min to a cross and turned the ball into his own net.
Bournemouth’s first game since the sacking of Scott Parker ended in a goalless home draw with Wolves.
Interim boss Gary O’Neil was in charge after Parker’s departure on Monday, and the Cherries produced a resolute response after the weekend’s record-equalling 9-0 thrashing at Liverpool.
Wolves dominated possession but were unable to make a breakthrough as their wait for a top-flight victory stretched to 12 games, dating back to April 2.
Big-money summer signing Matheus Nunes hit the crossbar and Daniel Podence had a diving header cleared off the line by Cherries captain Lloyd Kelly.
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'It flies under the radar': Overdose Awareness Day marked in Guelph, Waterloo region
To mark International Overdose Awareness Day, several events were held in Waterloo region and Guelph with those on the front line of the drug poisoning epidemic warning others the ongoing stigma can have a detrimental impact.
A spokesperson with ARCH Guelph – an organization which supports those battling HIV, AIDS and addiction - said it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly how many people have died from an overdose over the past year in the Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph region.
More people have a personal connection to the crisis than some might think, the spokesperson said.
“It flies under the radar because it’s not everybody’s issue,” said Karen Lomax, an overdose prevention coordinator with ARCH Guelph. “Not everybody has experience in it, but if you were to sit down and talk with other folks you would find out that it’s hit more people than they care to mention. The stigma keeps people back. I’ve been told a long time ago that this day allows people to come out and mourn and not be stigmatized.”
Dozens showed up to pay their respects, some sharing their personal struggles with addiction.
“I’ve lost a lot of friends, naturally, over the years,” said James Scott Nicholson, a recovering addict.
Nicholson said he’s been clean and sober for 20 years, and he hopes others follow in his footsteps.
“I’ve been where you are. I say, ‘look, it’s ok to hit the ground, just don’t stay there, man. You’ve got to learn to move and get up again off your feet,”’ said Nicholson.
Emma Horner with Waterloo region’s harm reduction workgroup says overdose deaths come down to several factors. A large one is unregulated opioids available to the public carrying toxic, sometimes fatal substances.
“These aren’t the same drugs that people were using five years ago, ten years ago, even back into the 90s. You don’t know what you’re getting any more,” said Horner.
An emailed statement from Wellington-Dufferin Public Health Drug attributed to Associate Medical Officer of Health Dr. Matthew Tenenbaum said: “Drug overdoses were a painful reality in our community before COVID-19, but the pandemic has made this reality worse. While much of our attention was focused on fighting this global virus, the most vulnerable in our society dealt with isolation, lack of awareness and reallocation of resources that exacerbated the ongoing challenge of supporting those caught in an epidemic of drug overdoses.”
To date this year, WDG Public Heath said it estimates there have been 12 overdose-related deaths.
The statement continued in part: “WDG Public Health will continue to partner with the many community agencies who are involved directly with the people and places experiencing overdose emergencies. Our agency currently works with partners across the area to send out health alerts when we know there has been an increase in overdoses that may be due to tainted drugs on the streets of our communities.”
A report from the Region of Waterloo about opioid related calls for service shows those aged 20 to 34 make up the age group with the highest number of calls for service.
OPIOID TOXICITY DEATHS IN CANADA
A report from Health Canada shows the number of apparent opioid toxicity deaths in 2021 was 7,560. Of these, 2,816 were reported in Ontario.
This breaks down to 19 people per 100,000 that succumbed to opioid toxicity. This number has steadily increased over the last few years from 2016 when the report shows 6.2 deaths per 100,000 people.
The number for 2021 is significantly higher than 2020 which reported 16.7 deaths per 100,000.
According to the Waterloo Region Integrated Drugs Strategy, in 2021 there were 99 reported overdose-related deaths using regional police service data.
This number only includes the suspected overdoses as reported by Waterloo Region Police Services and is subject to change when data from the provincial coroner is supplied.
In 2021 up to Aug. 4, there have been 43 reported overdose deaths.
After the Guelph event, another event was set to take place in Kitchener’s Victoria Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Both events will include a memorial, guest speakers, light refreshments and access to harm reduction supplies.
The City of Cambridge hosted an event in Dickson Park on Wednesday, Aug. 24. | https://www.iheartradio.ca/ctv-news-content/it-flies-under-the-radar-overdose-awareness-day-marked-in-guelph-waterloo-region-1.18443460 | 2022-08-31T23:09:58Z | https://www.iheartradio.ca/ctv-news-content/it-flies-under-the-radar-overdose-awareness-day-marked-in-guelph-waterloo-region-1.18443460 | true |
(BCN) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized a pair of COVID-19 booster vaccines Wednesday that are specifically formulated to target the omicron variant of the virus and two of its most common subvariants. The FDA amended its emergency use authorizations for the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines to allow for the omicron-specific booster, which targets the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants while still protecting against the original COVID virus strain as well.
The Moderna booster will be available to adults while the Pfizer booster will be available to people ages 12 and older.
“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. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to also give its approval in the next week of the omicron-specific boosters, allowing their rollout by Labor Day. According to the FDA, the new booster vaccines will be used for all future booster vaccinations and the original mRNA vaccines will only be authorized for an initial vaccine series going forward.
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People will be eligible for one dose of the omicron-specific boosters if it has been at least two months since completing their initial vaccination series.
“The FDA has extensive experience with strain changes for annual influenza vaccines. We are confident in the evidence supporting these authorizations,” said Dr. Peter Marks, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. “The public can be assured that a great deal of care has been taken by the FDA to ensure that these bivalent COVID-19 vaccines meet our rigorous safety, effectiveness and manufacturing quality standards for emergency use authorization.”
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DAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. — One Dauphin County Make-A-Wish recipient had a very special meet and greet Wednesday.
Eight-year-old Autumn and her family were brought by limousine to a special send-off event in Lower Paxton Township.
They're headed to Disney World as a part of a trip sponsored by D&H Distributing. Plenty of staff members were dressed in Disney-themed attire to welcome Autumn.
Executives say the send-off party is just as fun for workers as it is for the family.
"Today will be a day people don't forget," said Dan Schwab, the co-president of D&H Distributing. "When we did this for the first time everyone talked [about it] for weeks. It was their favorite thing ever working for our company, that's what today feels like."
A prince and princess were also on-hand to meet Autumn for a special red carpet walk.
Autumn is from the Mechanicsburg area and has been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. | https://www.fox43.com/article/entertainment/events/make-a-wish-recipient-gets-royal-send-off-for-special-disney-trip-pennsylvania/521-1a989e1d-601d-450c-91b6-917bbb91fa1c | 2022-08-31T23:12:38Z | https://www.fox43.com/article/entertainment/events/make-a-wish-recipient-gets-royal-send-off-for-special-disney-trip-pennsylvania/521-1a989e1d-601d-450c-91b6-917bbb91fa1c | false |
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HONOLULU — The U.S. Navy “harbored toxic secrets” when jet fuel contaminated drinking water for 93,000 military members and civilians in Hawaii, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday from four families who say they're still suffering from seizures, gastrointestinal disorders and neurological issues.
Hundreds of additional claims are expected from those who ingested the toxic water, said the lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court in Honolulu. Others going through the administrative process of the Federal Tort Claims Act will be added to the lawsuit.
At least twice last year, thousands of gallons of jet fuel from the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, a massive World War II-era military-run tank farm in the hills above Pearl Harbor, leaked into a well that supplied water to homes and offices in and around the sprawling base.
A Navy investigation blamed the water crisis on shoddy management and human error.
“Because government personnel then failed to disclose those leaks as required, the plaintiffs continued to ingest jet fuel and became sick from that exposure," the lawsuit said. "Instead of promptly and appropriately addressing the harm, government officials conducted a woefully inadequate clean-up and clearing effort, while government doctors provided medical care far below the standard of care.”
The Navy did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the lawsuit.
Each family lived in a home at or near Pearl Harbor with water provided by the Navy. The families include a mother who is a major in the Army, a father who is an active-duty Navy ensign, a father who is a senior chief petty officer in the Navy and a father who is an active-duty technical sergeant in the Air Force, according to the lawsuit.
The families have since left Hawaii.
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Once given up for dead, Democrats are increasingly optimistic about their chances in November’s midterm elections. The race for the House is narrowing, although Republicans are still predicted to win control, while the race for the Senate is a toss-up. Formerly pessimistic Democrats now think November will not be an unmitigated disaster for their party.
A major factor in that change is former President Trump. Trump was always going to be a factor in the race, but now it appears he might become a pre-eminent factor in the race. This makes Democrats very happy. They have long hoped to make the midterms about Trump, hoping to capitalize on his unpopularity with large swaths of the electorate, and now that appears to be happening.
That is bad news for Republicans. The New York Times recently reported that some GOP leaders used to be confident there would be a red wave in November, but now they are “signaling concern that the referendum they anticipated on President Biden ... is being complicated by all-encompassing attention on the legal exposure of a different president: his predecessor, Donald J. Trump.”
How did that happen? How did there come to be “all-encompassing attention” on the former president? Because the Biden Justice Department took the unprecedented step of getting a search warrant and raiding Trump’s winter home in Florida as part of a possible prosecution over alleged mishandling of presidential documents. The Justice Department’s criminal investigation of Trump raised the Trump Factor in the midterms to a newer, higher level.
And that was on top of House Democrats’ made-for-TV investigation of Trump in the form of the Jan. 6 committee. The committee’s hearings, produced with a showrunner who used to head ABC News, are currently on summer hiatus but will return in September, just in time for fall campaigning.
In other words, the prime movers of the “all-encompassing attention” paid to Trump are the Biden Justice Department and Nancy Pelosi’s House Democrats. Of course biased media play a role — who is megaphoning the message? — but the drivers of this phenomenon are the Democrats who control Washington at the moment.
This is from Politico’s Playbook:
“The burst of reporting reconsidering the conventional wisdom that Democrats will be crushed in the 2022 midterms continues this week. Most of the pieces emphasize that the return of Trump — through the January 6 Committee, the fringe candidates he’s backing and the multiple investigations he faces — could help Democrats bury their differences with anti-Trump Republicans and independents and unite into a majority coalition similar to the one that fueled Democratic victories in the Trump-centered elections of 2018 and 2020.” A “Trump-centered election” — that is music to a Democratic strategist’s ears.
One complicating factor for Republicans is that Trump wants to be the center of attention in the midterms. He wants to be the center of attention all the time. He set out to play a decisive role in a number of Republican primary contests, and in many of them he achieved his goal. Trump also appears to believe he can use the Justice Department investigation to garner support among Republicans who might have been cooling on him but now believe him to be unfairly targeted — just as he was unfairly targeted in the yearslong Russia investigation. Trump has, by all accounts, sought ways to benefit politically from the FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, and he will try to benefit politically from future developments, as well.
But Trump is in reactive mode. He is reacting to what the Biden Justice Department is doing. He is reacting to what House Democrats are doing. It is the Democrats in power, in the executive branch and on Capitol Hill, who are proactively bringing Trump to the fore as the election nears.
A few caveats. One, there are, of course, other issues at play. Democrats hope that reaction to the Supreme Court’s abortion decision will energize base voters and push some independent voters away from Republican candidates. For decades, conservatives hoped to return the issue of abortion to the states, where it properly belongs, according to the Constitution. Now that that has happened, it has quite predictably, and properly, politicized the issue in the states. If Democrats can use the abortion decision politically against Republicans in state and local elections — well, that is the political debate conservatives wanted. Republicans can’t blame Democrats for that one.
Finally, don’t overstate the Republicans’ problems or the Democrats’ progress. Biden is still unpopular, with a job approval rating of 42% in the RealClearPolitics average of polls and 42.4% in FiveThirtyEight. Historically, that is the predicate for bad midterms for Democrats. Also, Republicans continue to have a small lead in the generic ballot question. The number of Americans who are dissatisfied with the direction of the country is enormous. And inflation and the economy remain the voters’ top issues. All of that is bad news for Democrats and is unlikely to change in the next 10 weeks.
But don’t discount the gains Democrats have made, using their power in the Justice Department and in the House of Representatives, putting Trump in a higher place in voters’ minds than he might otherwise have been. Is that ethical? Proper? Legal? For most of the press, that’s an argument for later. The fact is, Democrats have done it, and they have the power to keep doing it until Nov. 8.
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FAIRPORT HARBOR, Ohio (WJW) — The Ohio Division of Wildlife is reminding pet fish owners not to release their aquarium fish into state waters, since they can harm native fish species.
Technicians found what appears to be a foot-long goldfish during a fish survey this month on Lake Erie in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, the division posted Monday to its Facebook page.
Though flushing “Goldie” down the toilet or setting it free in a creek may seem an expedient option for an unwanted aquarium pet, it just means they’ll end up in streams and lakes, where they can turn into an ecological pest, according to The Ohio State University.
Goldfish are a non-native and invasive fish species — meaning they’re not supposed to be here, and they can take food away from other native fish, the university’s College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences reported in 2017.
They’re actually from Asia.
“These invasive goldfish can grow to massive sizes by taking food resources from native species of fish,” the college reported. “They have also been found to eat the eggs of other native fish species even further so hurting their future populations. Goldfish also occupy habitats that native fish use for reproduction as well as shelter and are even able to reproduce with the common carp to produce larger, hybrid species that are equally as detrimental to native populations.”
Improper disposal of dead goldfish can also introduce parasites and other diseases to native fish, according to the college.
We’ve heard these warnings before. Last summer, officials in Minnesota reported finding more giant goldfish in waterways, prompting a plea to citizens to stop illegally dumping their unwanted fish into ponds and lakes.
Goldfish can grow to the size of a football and are able to survive in frozen lakes and those with very poor water quality because they can live without oxygen for long periods.
The Ohio State University, citing NPR fish biologist Ben Swigle, recommends freezing dead goldfish overnight before disposing of them in the trash. For live fish, you might consider taking them back to the pet store, or giving them a new home (in an aquarium, that is).
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- NASA on Wednesday announced it has awarded five more astronauts missions to Elon Musk's SpaceX.
- The extra flights, which are worth $1.4 billion to the company, bring the total to 14 crew missions to date.
NASA on Wednesday announced it has awarded five more astronaut missions to Elon Musk's SpaceX, with a contract worth an additional $1.4 billion to the company.
The extra flights fall under NASA's Commercial Crew program, which delivers astronauts and cargo to and from the International Space Station. SpaceX is currently on its fourth operational human spaceflight for the agency.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft has been competing with Boeing and its Starliner capsule for contracts under Commercial Crew. While both companies have now been awarded nearly $5 billion to develop and launch their respective capsules, SpaceX has won 14 missions and Boeing has garnered six. The latter has yet to launch astronauts with Starliner.
Due in part to the fixed-price nature of NASA's contracts for the program, Boeing has absorbed $688 million in costs from delays and additional work on the capsule. After successfully completing an uncrewed Starliner flight to the ISS in May, the company now aims to carry astronauts for the first time in February.
The 20 flights awarded to date cover crew missions until 2030 when the ISS is expected to be retired from use. | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/money-report/nasa-taps-spacex-for-5-more-astronaut-missions-worth-1-4-billion-in-contracts/3061561/ | 2022-08-31T23:17:13Z | https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/business/money-report/nasa-taps-spacex-for-5-more-astronaut-missions-worth-1-4-billion-in-contracts/3061561/ | true |
CONCORD, Mass., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied BioMath (www.appliedbiomath.com), the industry-leader in providing model-informed drug discovery and development (MID3) support to help accelerate and de-risk therapeutic research and development (R&D), today announced the speaker lineup for the Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) Summit occurring September 15, 2022 at Le Meridien Boston Cambridge in Cambridge, MA.
In its fifth year, the QSP Summit is a free conference featuring talks from key industry and academic researchers, a poster session with awards, and networking time with peers. This year's speakers include:
Abed Alnaif, PhD, Principal Scientist - Translational Quantitative Pharmacology
EMD Serono
"Predicting the incidence proportion of drug-induced serotonin syndrome-associated tremors using a model-based meta-analysis"
Alison Betts, PhD, Vice President of Scientific Collaborations and Fellow of Modeling & Simulation
Applied BioMath
"More than the sum of their parts: integrating data and knowledge of ADCs in a QSP platform model to predict efficacy and toxicity"
Panteleimon Mavroudis, PhD, Senior Principal Scientist - Lab Head, Quantitative Pharmacology
Sanofi
"Model-Based Approaches to Guide Feasibility and Design of Multispecific Biotherapeutics"
Greg Moore, PhD, Director of Protein Engineering
Xencor
"Enabling selective activity of CD28 and TGFbR2 bispecific antibodies through cis or trans avidity engineering"
Hiroyuki Sayama, PhD, Research Fellow
Astellas Pharma
"A Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Approach in Oncology Drug Development – Virtual Clinical Trial Simulation for a KRASG12C inhibitor"
Brian Schmidt, PhD, Executive Director, Head QSP and PBPK
Bristol Myers Squibb
"Increasing the probability of success: supporting a diverse pipeline with a variety of mechanistic modeling approaches"
Leah Terrian, PhD Graduate Student
Michigan State University
"Cell Differentiation as a Critical State Transition"
In addition to the conference presentations, there will also be an executive roundtable featuring panelists:
- David de Graaf, PhD, Strategic Advisor at Abcuro, Inc
- Nathan Higginson-Scott, PhD, Chief Technology Officer and SVP, Drug Creation at Seismic Therapeutic
- Tatiana Novobrantseva, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, Immuno-oncology Research at Moderna
"We're excited to see everyone in person at the QSP Summit this year," said John Burke, PhD, Co-founder, President and CEO at Applied BioMath. "The QSP Summit is a great opportunity to bring industry and academia together to share successes and challenges in topics related to quantitative systems pharmacology, systems biology, or mechanistic/translational PK/PD."
To learn more and register for the QSP Summit, visit https://www.appliedbiomath.com/qsp-summit-2022.
Founded in 2013, Applied BioMath's mission is to revolutionize drug invention. Applied BioMath applies biosimulation, including quantitative systems pharmacology, PKPD, bioinformatics, machine learning, clinical pharmacology, and software solutions to provide quantitative and predictive guidance to biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to help accelerate and de-risk therapeutic research and development. Their approach employs proprietary algorithms and software to support groups worldwide in decision-making from early research through all phases of clinical trials. The Applied BioMath team leverages their decades of expertise in biology, mathematical modeling and analysis, high-performance computing, and industry experience to help groups better understand their therapeutic, its best-in-class parameters, competitive advantages, patients, and the best path forward into and in the clinic to increase likelihood of clinical concept and proof of mechanism, and decrease late stage attrition rates. For more information about Applied BioMath and its services and software, visit www.appliedbiomath.com.
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BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DiamondRock Hospitality Company (the "Company") (NYSE: DRH) will report financial results for the third quarter 2022 on Thursday, November 3, 2022 after the market closes. A conference call for investors and other interested parties is scheduled for the next day, Friday, November 4, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). The information to be discussed on the call will be contained in the Company's earnings release, which will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.drhc.com.
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DiamondRock Hospitality Company is a self-advised real estate investment trust (REIT) that is an owner of a leading portfolio of geographically diversified hotels concentrated in leisure destinations and top gateway markets. The Company currently owns 34 premium quality hotels with over 9,500 rooms. The Company has strategically positioned its hotels to be operated both under leading global brand families as well as unique boutique hotels in the lifestyle segment. For further information on the Company and its portfolio, please visit DiamondRock Hospitality Company's website at www.drhc.com.
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COVID-19 sidelines Souths coach Demetriou
South Sydney head coach Jason Demetriou will miss the Rabbitohs' NRL derby game with the Sydney Roosters after contracting COVID-19.
Souths said that Demetriou received a positive PCR finding after he underwent a RAT test on Tuesday.
Demetriou will be unable to take his place in the box for Friday's sold-out opening game at Allianz Stadium to finish the regular season.
Assistant coach Ben Hornby is expected to take charge of the side.
The Bunnies are already without star hooker Damien Cook after he contracted COVID-19 prior to last week's game against North Queensland.
The seventh-placed Rabbitohs can lock up a home finals game if they beat the Roosters and leapfrog their bitter rivals into sixth spot. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-11166725/COVID-19-sidelines-Souths-coach-Demetriou.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-31T23:20:16Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/aap/article-11166725/COVID-19-sidelines-Souths-coach-Demetriou.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
The Women Inventors’ Rate — the share of inventors who are women — is a paltry 13%, according to the U.S. Patent & Trade Office.
Most of the time, the dearth of women inventors in the United States is framed as a mountain to climb, or sometimes as a plateau. In other words, we are part of the way to equality, and if only we could find the right levers to pull — say, donating to a good women-in-STEM group, or encouraging girls to go into science — we would make progress.
But recent revelations tell us that, when it comes to gender and race, data may hide the real story. Consider Hidden Figures. Were they really no women in computing. No; they just weren’t counted.
The number of women inventors may be a case in point. Evidence shows that there was a significant undercount of women patent-holders. As Seth Levine and I wrote in The New Builders, some estimates are as high as about half of all U.S. patents were awarded to women. After all, women were on the front lines of agriculture and domestic duties, in key positions to create inventions out of necessity using the tools and materials of the Industrial Revolution.
So what if the story of women inventors isn’t that of a mountain to climb, but of a peaks and valleys, or individuals within a changing system? For one thing the turn of the 19th century was a time of surging women’s power. It could be that women felt creatively and materially empowered to pursue their ideas. (As an aside, this is in part a cautionary tale. Such as serious blow to women’s rights as the end of Roe v. Wade will likely have unintended consequences, and some of them will be economic.)
Another possibility is that we’ve reframed the idea of invention away from ideas that improve people’s lives, where women might excel, to ideas that make a lot of money, which could tend to favor elite men. That would be a deeply problematic shift, getting to the heart of what we value as a nation, and how we define advancement.
Here are three women inventors I’ve met recently whose inventions aren’t necessarily the high-profit software or biotech kind. The question might not be whether women don’t invent enough, but rather, whether our concept of invention has narrowed in the past 100 years to steer resources to the big wins. What would happen if instead we focused on funding and supporting many more everyday inventions?
Jasmine Johnson, ParentCo
The invention: The “outlet plug plate”
At the beginning of the pandemic, Johnson spent her unemployment benefits and federal aid payments, about $10,000, to develop an idea she’d long thought about: an outlet plug plate. As a young mother, she struggled with the toddler safety devices that parents put into electrical sockets. Her invention is a screw-on plate with a flip-up mechanism that’s easier to use. It sounds like a minor improvement — but the existing devices are so hard to get out, that some parents might eschew them altogether. She’s work on getting the outlet plug plates, which will sell for about $10, on to the shelves at Walmart.
Tracy Luckow and Lori Gitomer, Whipnotic
The invention: Flavored whipped cream
Luckow and Gitomer, sisters, and their co-founder, Elissa Harman, were motivated in part by the idea of providing a lower-calorie sweet. A bowl of whipped cream, as keto-diet adherents probably already know, is only a few dozen calories, versus a few hundred for a bowl of ice cream. You have only to consider America’s obesity problem to see why that could be a important. Having launched the company in 2020, they are currently testing their product — a can of whipped cream with a built-in favor infuser — in supermarkets across the Northeast.
Lisa Lane, Lane Innovations
The invention: a shower attachment, the Rinseroo
Three years ago, while trying to corral her dogs in the bathtub, Lane came up with the idea of a stretchy rubber device that could attach to a shower head. How much is a device worth that makes you and your dog happier? A lot, in my household.
Lane generates revenue of more than $1 million annually from the $25 Rinseroo and other products, she says. And, she has other innovations in the works, too. | https://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethmacbride/2022/08/31/women-inventors-what-are-we-missing/ | 2022-08-31T23:21:23Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/elizabethmacbride/2022/08/31/women-inventors-what-are-we-missing/ | false |
Each year, one of the most exclusive and coveted tickets at the U.S. Open is not for courtside seats, but for access to the Grey Goose VIP Lounge, where celebs, influencers and media pass through for the duration of the storied tennis tournament. This year, Grey Goose is opening their VIP Lounge to anyone, via the metaverse. You can join via a laptop; an Oculus is not necessary.
In addition to hosting guests in-person, Grey Goose has recreated its VIP Suite as the Virtual MetaVIP Lounge in Decentraland. The brand’s first-ever metaverse activation is now live and will run through the duration of the matches, ending on Sept. 12.
“This is our first real foray into the metaverse,” Aleco Azqueta, Grey Goose vice president of marketing, North America, says. “We’ve been talking for a long time about how we wanted to show up with Grey Goose. We know it’s an important touch point for our fans.”
While the metaverse is still considered as being in the early stages of development, brands such as Grey Goose are taking the plunge with fan-friendly activations.
“There’s a lot of buzz around the metaverse,” Azqueta says. “The way we were thinking about it is: if you were working for a company in the ‘90s, it’s like, oh do you need a website? Maybe 15 years ago, companies said, do you think we need a Facebook page? [The metaverse] is where fans of our brand are going to be interacting in the future. Many of them are already there now.”
The adventure in the Decentraland Grey Goose lounge begins with an age-verification, after which players enter a large tennis ball-style space. Once inside, players are greeted by Gustav, a friendly tour guide goose. Visitors are then invited to play a game inspired by the Grey Goose Honey Deuce, the official drink served at the matches.
The Honey Deuce is, to many fans, integral to the U.S. Open experience. Made with Grey Goose vodka, Chambord, lemonade and a whimsical garnish of melon cut to look like tiny edible tennis balls, about one Honey Deuce is sold every three seconds throughout the tournament. In 2021, 268,000 Honey Deuces were sold at the Open, up from 259,660 in 2019. (There were no spectators allowed during the 2020 season.)
After completing a game in which you “find” the melon balls, your avatar heads over to the bar, where you can learn how to make the drink. Players are treated to a quick cocktail lesson led by an avatar of real-life Grey Goose global brand ambassador Joe McCanta. There’s also a chance to win collectible avatar wearables and even tickets to next year’s Open. (No, you can’t watch actual tennis matches from inside Decentraland.)
If joining people in a virtual world to chat, play games and have “drinks” seems odd, consider that is precisely what happened in the early days of the 2020 pandemic lockdowns.
“During the pandemic, people were having virtual happy hours in their homes via apps,” Azqueta says. “That really wasn’t happening pre-pandemic. The metaverse is becoming a place to gather and hang out. I do think this is going to continue to evolve.” | https://www.forbes.com/sites/elvaramirez/2022/08/31/grey-goose-enters-the-metaverse-with-virtual-us-open-lounge-in-decentraland/ | 2022-08-31T23:21:29Z | https://www.forbes.com/sites/elvaramirez/2022/08/31/grey-goose-enters-the-metaverse-with-virtual-us-open-lounge-in-decentraland/ | true |
South Korea may conduct survey on BTS members´ military duty
South Korea may conduct a public survey to help determine whether to grant exemptions to mandatory military service to members of the K-pop boyband BTS, officials said.
The issue of active military service for the band’s seven members has been a hot-button topic in South Korea because its oldest member, Jin, faces enlistment in December, when he turns 30.
Defence minister Lee Jong-sup told legislators that he ordered officials to implement a survey quickly.
He said his ministry will also look into various other factors such as BTS’s economic impact, the importance of military service and overall national interest.
South Korean defence minister Lee Jong-sup (Ha Sa-hun/Yonhap via AP)
After his comments created a stir, his ministry clarified in a statement that Mr Lee ordered officials to examine whether such a survey is needed, rather than launch it immediately.
It said officials were asked to study details including which agency would be responsible for a survey, how long it would take and who exactly would be surveyed.
The statement said if the survey is carried out, it will be done by a third organisation, not by the ministry or related authorities, to ensure fairness.
The ministry said the results would be only one of the many factors determining BTS members’ military status.
By law, all able-bodied men in South Korea must serve 18-21 months in the military under a conscription system established to deal with threats from rival North Korea.
But the country gives exemption to athletes, classical and traditional musicians, and ballet and other dancers who win top places in certain competitions because they are considered to have enhanced national prestige.
Those exempted are released from the military after taking three weeks of basic training.
Boyband BTS performing during filming of The Graham Norton Show (Tom Haines/PA)
But they are required to perform 544 hours of volunteer work and serve in their respective professional fields for 34 months.
Some politicians and others have called for expanding the scope of exemptions to include K-pop stars such as BTS because they have elevated South Korea’s international image significantly as well.
A private survey earlier this year showed about 60% of respondents supported military exemption for BTS members.
But another private survey in 2020 showed 46% backed exemptions while 48% opposed them. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11166685/South-Korea-conduct-survey-BTS-members-military-duty.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-31T23:24:28Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11166685/South-Korea-conduct-survey-BTS-members-military-duty.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
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PHILADELPHIPA (AP) — Princess Diana dazzled for more than a decade on People magazine covers wearing off-the-shoulder gowns, pearl necklaces and oversized hats, looks that defined modern glamour. Diana smiled on the June 13, 1994 edition, looking slightly off to the right, as the headline blared: DIANA’S DARING NEW LIFE. Topless bathing? Holistic healing? Aromatherapy? Anything goes, as a liberated Diana struggles to find herself.
Diana’s cover girl outfit?
Yes, anything did go for Lady Di, as she was snapped in — of all things — a Philadelphia Eagles varsity bomber jacket.
Her fashion sense in this case more fit for Rocky than royalty, Diana — who died 25 years ago this week — had been occasionally photographed through the years in the jacket, which was a gift from then-Eagles owner Leonard Tose.
Imagine, Diana drinking a cold one and raising a ruckus with Eagles fans in the cheap seats in the 700 level at old Veterans Stadium.
OK, probably not, as Diana wasn’t known as an NFL fan nor did she have any idea about the Eagles until a chance meeting with the team statistician at Grace Kelly’s funeral. As the story goes, Eagles statistician Jack Edelstein — noted in his Associated Press obituary as a “ master of double talk and once dated Marilyn Monroe ” — was a close friend of Jack Kelly, a longtime Philadelphia politician and Princess Grace of Monaco’s brother. Edelstein was invited to the 1982 funeral and during small talk with Diana, the princess mentioned her favorite colors were “green and silver.” That information sparked Edelstein to ask Tose to send Diana a care package of Eagles shirts and hats and other merchandise.
Oh, and one custom-made jacket.
“Leonard loved the big gesture and he loved spending money,” said retired sports writer Ray Didinger, who covered the Eagles for 52 years. “It’s not like they took something off the rack.”
Diana took to her Eagles jacket like a South Philly diehard fan and, unlike her wardrobe that often celebrated Britain’s A-list designers, this was no one-time wearing. She wore it to amusement parks, public outings, picking up Prince Harry from Wetherby Preparator, and on that People cover, the Eagles helmet logo on the white sleeve of the jacket stood out at supermarket checkout counters across the country.
Who needed Sports Illustrated for this kind of publicity?
“The thing about the jacket which made it so iconic was first of all, that it was sportswear and streetwear which is so rare to see a royal dressed down in any kind of sporting wear or streetwear like that,” said Natasha Bird, executive editor (digital) of Elle U.K. “It was also an emblem of Americana which was very fashionable at the time. Madonna was someone that we were idolizing, too. You so rarely would see a member of the British royal family dressing in any kind of way that was emblematic of Americana or any of that symbolism.”
Bird said the fact Diana wore a one-of-a-kind piece gave the jacket “that little bit of extra edge.”
“She spoke with her clothes in a way that she often wasn’t afforded the ability to speak with her voice,” Bird said.
It was more than a cool jacket. In some way, the jacket was Diana thumbing her nose at the attire expected out of her position. Yes, there was a place for the wide-brim hats and painted dresses, the tiaras and sequined ball gowns. She also was a princess who loved to challenge the royal protocol and the Eagles jacket represented a very Casual Di.
“One of the things we love to celebrate about Diana is that she was a bit of a renegade,” Bird said. “It’s one of the reasons we loved Harry during his teenagehood as well, some of his fancy dress notwithstanding. We like someone in the U.K. who bucks the system and we love someone who doesn’t necessarily come across as having their nose in the air.”
Diana was so appreciative, she sent a handwritten thank-you note to the Eagles.
Philly soon wanted the same piece of merch as the Princess.
“Everybody wanted to run out and buy the jacket. Of course,” Didinger noted, “it was one of a kind.”
Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie, who had just bought the team a month before the People issue came out, had the cover photo blown up and hung in his office.
The photos have become a piece of Philly pop culture, sprouting everywhere of late as Wednesday marked the 25th anniversary of Diana’s death in a Paris car accident. There’s a cottage industry of stickers, T-shirts and posters that can be bought at offbeat stores or found at restaurants and bars throughout the city. The Middle Child Clubhouse, a neighborhood restaurant, has two framed photos of Diana and her Eagles jacket inside.
“I love looking at her face every morning,” barista Bean Leggs said. “I think a little part of her would probably really like the Eagles.”
Who knows? She never did visit the Eagles when they played 1989 and 1991 games at Wembley Stadium in London.
But a big part of Princess Diana really did like her Eagles bomber jacket.
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Associated Press writer Danica Kirka in London contributed to this report.
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Disney mulls membership program to offer discounts and perks - WSJ
Aug 31 (Reuters) - Walt Disney Co is exploring a membership program that could offer discounts or perks to encourage customers to spend more on its streaming services, theme parks, resorts and merchandise, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
Internally, some executives have referred to Disney's initiative as "Disney Prime", although that won't be the name of the program, according to the report, which cited people familiar with the discussions. (https://on.wsj.com/3CL50T6)
A membership program is one of the ideas that is being explored, a company spokesperson said.
Discussions at Disney are in the early stages and it wasn't known how much the company would charge for membership and how long it would take to launch such a program, WSJ reported.
A membership program would help Disney increase customer spending on its products and services, while giving it access to information about consumer preferences. (Reporting by Eva Mathews in Bengaluru; Editing by Shounak Dasgupta) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11166771/Disney-mulls-membership-program-offer-discounts-perks--WSJ.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-08-31T23:29:39Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11166771/Disney-mulls-membership-program-offer-discounts-perks--WSJ.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
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Event: National Press Club Newsmaker News Conference with family of Shireen Abu Akleh
When: Thursday, Sept. 1 at 2p.m.
Where: National Press Club, 529 14th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 13th floor
Who: Lina Abu Akleh, niece of Shireen, will make a statement and take questions.
Lina Abu Akleh is in Washington to receive the President's Award from the National Press Club in honor of her aunt, Shireen, a veteran correspondent from Al Jazeera who was killed while covering an Israeli military action in the West Bank in May. In addition to being a well-known, and highly regarded journalist, Shireen was also an American citizen. Her protective vest was clearly marked PRESS at the time she was killed. There have been no charges filed or notices of discipline or suspension for this killing. Several investigations have concluded that the shot that killed Shireen was fired from a position that was controlled by the IDF. The family, Al Jazeera, dozens of members of Congress, the Secretary of State, the National Press Club and other press freedom organizations believe there should be an independent investigation led by the United States Department of Justice into the killing of this American citizen and highly respected journalist.
Live video of the event will be available on press.org and YouTube.
Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists. With 3,000 members, the club is a leading voice for press freedom in the United States and worldwide.
Contact: Bill McCarren, 202-662-7534 for the National Press Club
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United Kingdom(UK) based Caribbean artiste, Regine Garnier has spoken of her desire to collaborate with more Nigerian musicians
Specifically, Garnier hinted of her plan to pair with other top,singers like Tiwa Savage,Yemi Alade and the rest in future engagements.
Garnier disclosed this after her recent successful outing with a Nigerian music icon Raoul John Njeng-Njeng, better known as Skales in her new single “Without You”
The ace singer who visited Nigeria recently for the first time said it was a huge and amazing experience ,describing Nigeria as one of the best places in the world where music is being promoted and appreciated.
Garnier also acknowledged that Nigeria is blessed with many talented musicians who are making waves around the globe. “I want to share my music with people so that they can also know me as an artiste and Nigeria is a good place to do so,” she added .
Regine Garnier who expressed delight that her life time dream of visiting the most populous black nation in the world was fulfilled also disclosed that she was inspired by the groove and intensity of the Afrobeats movement
Speaking about her single, Garnier said “Skale is a well-known artiste, his song, Shake Body is a massive project and I like it. I love Afrobeats, African music. When I listen Afrobeats, I just want to dance. There is something special about Afrobeats. I have been working on Afrobeats for years, but now, it’s taking another dimension.”
“I like Davido, not only because he’s a big star, he is a full package. An artiste must be with people and have people that learn from him, so, I think Davido does it very well; he’s someone who like to share, so, it’s a plus for me. I’ve heard about artistes he has helped and I love that spirit.
“I love Tiwa Savage and I hope to collaborate with her. Tiwa Savage is the African Queen. Yemi Alade is doing well. I have met Yemi Alade and she works very hard, she is very sharp.”
” This is my first time in Nigeria and I am really loving it, having been here for days. Coming to Nigeria is an amazing experience because I have heard so much about Nigeria and Nigerians and it means a lot having a party in Nigeria on July 9, 2022, where Nigerians came to show how much they love music. I know a lot of Nigerian in the UK, but being in Nigeria and partying with Nigerians was a beautiful experience. ” she added .
On the inspiration behind the song, Garnier said “Without You is inspired by love. I like to write about love, everything has to be done with love and for me. Sharing is important and the best way to communicate my love is through music; music is my love language.
“Generally, what inspires me is love, because I believe love is a big deal; when you have love, you have everything. Love can’t be bought so it’s everything. Love is giving, so, I am more of a giver; it’s part of me. So, I believe when you have love, you cannot fake it. Love inspires me a lot and it’s all in my song.” Garnier said | https://independent.ng/i-desire-to-collaborate-with-more-nigerian-artistes-uk-based-singer-regine-garnier/ | 2022-08-31T23:32:43Z | https://independent.ng/i-desire-to-collaborate-with-more-nigerian-artistes-uk-based-singer-regine-garnier/ | true |
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is currently accepting applications for its 2023 Consumer Participation Program.
Established in 1992, the Consumer Participation Program promotes consumer representation and interaction with NAIC members by providing an opportunity for individuals to participate in NAIC meetings, provided they represent consumer interests and meet established criteria for appointment.
"This year marks 30 years that the Consumer Participation Program has been helping position the voice of the consumer at the forefront as state regulators address priorities that impact consumers," said Colorado Insurance Commissioner and Chair of the Consumer Liaison Committee Michael Conway.
One option for individuals to participate in the Consumer Participation Program is for the NAIC to provide funding in the form of travel expense reimbursement. To qualify for such funding, the candidate shall have a commitment to representing consumer interests in insurance regulation, be willing to fully participate in NAIC national meetings and related conference calls, and have demonstrated expertise and experience on insurance-related issues addressed by the NAIC. Individuals who do not need funding may apply to participate in the Consumer Participation Program as an unfunded consumer representative.
"A fundamental responsibility of every insurance commissioner is to protect our consumers. The NAIC recognizes the important role consumer representatives can play in achieving that responsibility," said NAIC President and Idaho Director of Insurance Dean L. Cameron. "We look forward to applicants who are engaged, thoughtful, and are willing to share their diverse perspectives."
The NAIC website (naic.org) provides additional information about the NAIC's Consumer Participation Program and describes the application process.
The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Oct. 31, 2022. All applicants are required to complete the application, sign the Conflict-of-Interest Statement, and attach all documents requested. Applicants will be selected in December and notified prior to the Spring National Meeting in 2023.
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A dead body was found in a pond along Fairington Avenue in Lafayette, police say.
A man was walking his dog in the area around 8:35 a.m. today when he saw the body. Lafayette Police Sgt. Justin Hartman said the body is of an adult male, but that no other information is available at this time. He said the autopsy should be done on Friday. | https://www.purdueexponent.org/city_state/article_a9307bbe-295b-11ed-92c6-9f29fea6b41e.html | 2022-08-31T23:34:22Z | https://www.purdueexponent.org/city_state/article_a9307bbe-295b-11ed-92c6-9f29fea6b41e.html | false |
American forward Ricardo Pepi was loaned to Groningen of the Netherlands' Eredivisie on Wednesday after failing to score in 16 matches over eight months with the Bundesliga's Augsburg.
The 19-year-old from El Paso, Texas, made his debut with the U.S. national team last September and scored three goals in World Cup qualifying, then transferred to Augsburg from Major League Soccer's Dallas in January and agreed to a 4 1/2-year contract.
USMNT's No. 9 spot is up for grabs as Qatar approaches
Gregg Berhalter will have huge decisions to make regarding his striker choices at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Pepi is scoreless in his last 29 games for club and country since getting two goals in a World Cup qualifier against Jamaica on Oct. 7. He failed to score in his last four games for Dallas, one German Cup match and 15 in the Bundesliga, including four this season.
His only start this season was in Saturday's 1-0 loss at Hoffenheim.
Pepi has three goals in 11 international appearances. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/usmnt-striker-ricardo-pepi-loaned-to-groningen-by-augsburg/3846826/ | 2022-08-31T23:34:47Z | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/sports/usmnt-striker-ricardo-pepi-loaned-to-groningen-by-augsburg/3846826/ | true |
- Canadian economy expanded at a softer pace than expected in the second quarter.
- USD/CAD trades in positive territory above 1.3100 after the data.
Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Canada expanded at an annualized rate of 3.3% in the second quarter, the data published by Statistics Canada showed on Wednesday. This print followed the 3.1% growth recorded in the first quarter and missed the market expectation of 4.5%.
On a quarterly basis, real GDP was up 0.8%. "Growth in the second quarter was moderated by declines in housing investment and household spending on durable goods and by a rise in imports that exceeded exports," Statistics Canada noted in its publication. "Final domestic demand rose by 0.7%, following a 0.9% increase in the first quarter."
Market reaction
The USD/CAD pair edged higher after this data and was last seen gaining 0.25% on the day at 1.3123.
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Associate Minister for ACC Willie Jackson marked the beginning of Motorcycle Awareness Month by a display of helmets on Parliament’s steps to represent the 50 rider lives lost on average each year on New Zealand’s roads.
"One death on New Zealand roads is one too many and this sort of display highlights we as a country need to be aware and considerate when riding or driving.
"September is the start of the motorcycle season, as many riders get their bikes out of the garage after putting them away during the winter months.
"It’s a perfect time to raise awareness among drivers to look out for more motorbikes, and for riders to take some simple steps to improve their safety," Willie Jackson says.
On average, more than 50 riders and pillions are involved in fatal crashes each year.
"People being killed and seriously injured on our roads is preventable. We want everyone to get home safely to their friends and whÄnau," Willie Jackson said.
Road to Zero is the Government’s plan to build the safest road system we can, and work towards zero deaths and serious injuries on Aotearoa’s roads.
The bright yellow colour adopted as part of Motorcycle Awareness Month represents conspicuity and visibility.
"It acts as a signal to riders and drivers that we should all look out for each other on the road-literally and figuratively," Willie Jackson said.
Riders can take a few simple steps to stay safe on the road. These include checking their bikes are well maintained; ensuring their gear is up to scratch; and refreshing their skills by completing an ACC Ride Forever coaching programme.
During Motorcycle Awareness Month, riders are encouraged to wear yellow while on the roads, or even under their gear so it can be seen when they stop for a coffee. Drivers also play an important part in keeping motorcyclists safe.
"It’s important they know they’ll be seeing more bikes on the road in the (hopefully) warmer months, starting from September," Willie Jackson said.
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Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said on Wednesday that Tehran is carefully reviewing the EU-drafted text for the revival of the 2015 nuclear pact, as reported by Reuters.
"We need stronger guarantees from the other party to have a sustainable deal," Amirabdollahian added. "The (U.N.) agency should close its politically-motivated probes."
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Crude oil prices showed no immediate reaction to these comments. As of writing, the barrel of West Texas Intermediate was trading at $89.10, where it was down 3.5% on a daily basis.
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Bed Bath & Beyond to close stores, lay off workers in attempt to reverse losses
Bed Bath & Beyond said Wednesday that it will shutter stores and lay off workers in a bid to turn around its beleaguered business.
The home goods retailer based in Union, New Jersey, said it will close about 150 of its namesakes stores and slash its workforce by 20%. It estimated those cuts would save $250 million in the company's current fiscal year. It also said it is considering selling more of its stock to shore up its finances and had lined up more than $500 million of new financing.
But it will keep its buybuy Baby chain, which earlier this year it considered selling.
Bed Bath & Beyond's stock fell more than 21% Wednesday and is down 65% in the last 12 months.
Mired in a prolonged sales slump, the company also announced it will revert 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. It said it would get rid of one-third of its store brands, which had started to be rolled out in the last year or so.
"There’s still an incredible degree of love for Bed Bath & Beyond," Mara Sirhal, the newly named brand president of Bed Bath & Beyond, told industry analysts Wednesday. "We must get back to our rightful place as the home-category destination, and our goal is to achieve this by leading with the products and brands our customers want."
As of May, the retailer operated a total of 955 stores, including 769 Bed Bath & Beyond stores, 135 buybuy Baby stores and 51 stores under the names Harmon, Harmon Face Values or Face Values. As of February, it had roughly 32,000 employees.
Time is of the essence for the company heading into the critical holiday shopping season. It said it expects a 26% decline in comparable sales for its fiscal second quarter, which ended Saturday. It burned through $325 million of cash in the quarter.
Sirhal said the retailer wants to get back to being a place where shoppers find innovative items. For example, Bed Bath & Beyond was the first to bring items like the air fryer and the single-serve coffee maker to its customers, she said.
Neil Sanders, managing director at GlobalData Retail, said he applauds the strategic shift. But he said that task is "easier said than done" and will require much closer relationships with suppliers to secure unique offerings.
"If Bed Bath & Beyond simply stocks the same sort of things as can be found at Target, Walmart, or Amazon, then it will struggle to differentiate and will find margins compressed as it needs to match on price, " he said.
Bed Bath & Beyond has been facing lots of turbulence recently. Its shares made a monstrous run from $5.77 to $23.08 in a little more than two weeks in August, in trading reminiscent of last year’s meme-stock craze, when out-of-favor companies suddenly became darlings of smaller-pocketed investors.
But the shares fell back to earth after a deep-pocketed investor, activist Ryan Cohen, the billionaire co-founder of online pet-products retailer Chewy Inc., sold his entire stake i n the company. In March, Cohen had purchased a nearly 10% stake i n Bed Bath & Beyond, giving investors hope he could turn around the company’s finances.
The stock ended Wednesday down $2.58 at $9.53.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Brett Baty has a torn ligament in his right thumb that requires surgery and will likely sideline the New York Mets' rookie third baseman for the rest of the regular season.
Baty was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday in a move announced about 45 minutes before New York's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He had been subbing at third for Luis Guillorme, sidelined with a groin strain, and Eduardo Escobar, who returned Saturday from an oblique injury.
The team selected the contract of speedy outfielder Terrance Gore from Triple-A Syracuse, leaving the NL East leaders without a backup infielder for the middle game of a series between the top two teams in the National League.
New York can add more reinforcements Thursday, when major league rosters expand from 26 to 28 players.
A highly rated prospect, Baty was batting .184 with two homers and five RBIs in 11 games with the Mets during his first stint in the majors. With two third basemen injured, they called him up Aug. 17 after only six games at Syracuse following his promotion from Double-A Binghamton, and he homered in his first big league at-bat that night in Atlanta.
Baty, the 12th pick in the 2019 amateur draft, got hurt diving for a foul grounder last weekend. He had an MRI on Wednesday that showed a UCL tear in the thumb on his throwing hand, and is scheduled for surgery Thursday. He was put on the IL retroactive to Aug. 29.
The Mets said it typically takes five weeks to return from Baty's injury, which means he probably won't be healthy until the playoffs.
New York began the night with a three-game lead in the NL East over Atlanta. The switch-hitting Escobar started at third, batting eighth.
Hours before the game, Mets manager Buck Showalter said Baty planned to take some swings to see if he could play with the injury or not.
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MAINE, USA — The new school year is kicking off across the state and lessons from the pandemic remain front and center.
Last year, Brewer High School launched a program—Nu Program—that gave its students the option to learn remotely. With its rapid growth, Brewer is expanding the program to its middle school, and other schools are catching on.
Nu Program allows students to be able to work on courses online at their own pace, while having weekly check-ins with the program coordinator, Christopher Moreau.
"We're doing something that's not done everywhere, but it should be," Moreau said.
Hampden Academy launched a similar program—Corral Program—this school year after collaborating with Brewer's staff who piloted the Nu Program.
The Corral Program requires students to come in twice a week for a seminar class and a weekly check-in. Beyond that, a student can individualize their education plan and tailor it to his or her needs and interests.
"There's no right path for everyone, and probably realistically, there never has been," Jennifer Nickerson, Hampden Academy director of curriculum, said.
Students can balance in-person and online learning or complete all courses online, besides two required in-person attendances.
According to the Corral Program's facilitator, Kit Rodgers, the program currently has six students enrolled with three in the application process.
"We all really want the program to fit these students, nothing cookie-cutter from some other district — that it's really geared toward our students and their specific needs," Rodgers said.
Hampden Academy Principal, Bill Tracy, said this program allows students to tailor their education plan to their needs, but also keeps them connected to Hampden Academy. Students can still partake in extra-curricular activities, athletics, and school events.
"I had a parent reach out to me yesterday after you [Rodgers] met with them and said, 'I don't know who thought of this program or how it came about, but thank you, thank you, thank you,'" Tracy said.
Tracy said the Corral Program application requires completion from students, parents, and a chosen teacher to submit on behalf of a student. It requires a rating scale system where they are rated as a learner and three essay questions.
With Brewer's success last year, Moreau and Brewer School District's Director of Instruction, Renita Ward-Downer, are working to expand the program to middle schoolers this school year.
"Our program is for the proverbial square peg, who does not fit in the round hole," Moreau said.
Program coordinators from both schools said they see students with anxiety or certain health conditions thrive in the remote learning environment.
"It [online learning] wasn't for all kids, but for certain kids, they really thrived with that," Ward-Downer said.
With the Nu Program's rapid growth, Brewer hired a new specialist to take over the high school program this year while Moreau concentrates on creating a program for sixth through eighth graders.
Brewer has about 40 high school and middle school students enrolled in the Nu Program this school year.
Bucksport, Old Town, Orrington, and Belfast are also offering similar programs this school year. Ward-Downer said her long-term goal is to collaborate on an online academy for area districts.
RELATED: 'Unprecedented' rise in student enrollment at Maine's community college due to free tuition
Both Brewer and Hampden Academy received RREV (Rethinking Responsive Education Ventures) grants through Maine's Department of Education. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/education/some-schools-offering-online-learning-programs-for-students-to-choose-tailored-education-plan-hybrid-learning-education-maine-hampden-academy-brewer/97-d5c8b07c-202b-42a4-892b-a8afb510c130 | 2022-08-31T23:48:05Z | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/education/some-schools-offering-online-learning-programs-for-students-to-choose-tailored-education-plan-hybrid-learning-education-maine-hampden-academy-brewer/97-d5c8b07c-202b-42a4-892b-a8afb510c130 | true |
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea says it plans to challenge a World Bank tribunal’s order to pay $216.5 million plus interest to Texas-based Lone Star Funds following a decade-long dispute over the private equity firm’s sale of the Korea Exchange Bank.
South Korean Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon said Wednesday that his government finds the ruling unacceptable because there is no fault in the way financial authorities handled the 2012 sale. He said the ministry is considering seeking an annulment of the order and other steps so that “not a penny of our nation’s blood-like taxpayer money is spilt.”
Han spoke hours after the Seoul government received the ruling from the World Bank’s International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes. The payment ordered by the tribunal represented only 4.6% of $4.68 billion Lone Star had demanded, according to Han’s ministry, which represents the government in legal cases.
Lone Star initiated the arbitration in 2012, claiming that South Korea’s financial regulator unfairly delayed its review process over the sale of KEB and effectively forced the buyout firm to sell the bank at a lower price.
Lone Star acquired a controlling stake in the KEB in 2003, when South Korea was slowly wiggling out of the shock unleashed by the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis.
Lone Star had initially planned to sell its stakes to HSBC, but the British bank dropped its $6 billion bid in 2008, after South Korean authorities delayed their approval of the transaction. They cited legal concerns after a former Lone Star executive was found guilty of manipulating the stock price of a KEB credit-card unit.
Lone Star eventually sold its stake to South Korea’s Hana Financial Group for 3.9 trillion won ($2.9 billion) in 2012. | https://www.yourbasin.com/business/ap-south-korea-objects-to-world-banks-order-to-pay-lone-star/ | 2022-08-31T23:54:08Z | https://www.yourbasin.com/business/ap-south-korea-objects-to-world-banks-order-to-pay-lone-star/ | true |
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.
Their disenrollments are in the process of being finalized, he said. | https://www.yourbasin.com/health-2/ap-health/ap-unvaccinated-cadets-ordered-off-coast-guard-academy-campus/ | 2022-08-31T23:55:59Z | https://www.yourbasin.com/health-2/ap-health/ap-unvaccinated-cadets-ordered-off-coast-guard-academy-campus/ | true |
Taiwan’s military fired warning shots at drones from China flying over its outposts just off the Chinese coastline, underscoring heightened tensions and the self-ruled island’s resolve to respond to new provocations.
Taiwan’s forces said in a statement that troops took the action on Tuesday after drones were found hovering over the Kinmen island group. Dadan, one of the islands where a drone was spotted, lies roughly 15 kilometers (9 miles) off the Chinese coast.
The statement Wednesday referred to the unmanned aerial vehicles as being of “civilian use,” but gave no other details. It said the drones returned to the nearby Chinese city of Xiamen after the shots were fired. Taiwan previously fired only flares as warnings.
The incident comes amid heightened tensions after China fired missiles into the sea and sent planes and ships across the dividing line in the Taiwan Strait earlier this month. It followed angry rhetoric from Beijing over a trip to Taiwan by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the highest-ranking U.S. dignitary to visit the island in 25 years.
China claims Taiwan as its own territory and its recent actions have been viewed as a rehearsal of a possible blockade or invasion. China’s drills brought strong condemnation from Taiwan’s chief ally, the U.S., along with fellow regional democracies such as Australia and Japan. Some of China’s missiles early in August fell into nearby Japan’s exclusive economic zone.
Taiwan maintains control over a range of islands in the Kinmen and Matsu groups in the Taiwan Strait, a relic of the effort by Chiang Kai-shek’s Nationalists to maintain a foothold on the mainland after being driven out by Mao Zedong’s Communists amid civil war in 1949.
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said China’s actions failed to intimidate the island’s 23 million people, saying they had only hardened support for the armed forces and the status quo of de-facto independence.
Officials said anti-drone defenses were being strengthened, part of a 12.9% increase in the Defense Ministry’s annual budget next year. The government is planning to spend an additional 47.5 billion New Taiwan dollars ($1.6 billion), for a total of 415.1 billion NTD ($13.8 billion) for the year.
The U.S. is also reportedly preparing to approve a $1.1 billion defense package for Taiwan that would include anti-ship and air-to-air missiles to be used to repel potential Chinese invasion attempt.
Following the Chinese drills, the U.S. sailed two warships through the Taiwan Strait, which China has sought to designate as its sovereign waters. Foreign delegations from the U.S., Japan and European nations have continued to arrive to lend Taipei diplomatic and economic support.
Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey is currently visiting Taiwan to discuss production of semiconductors, the critical chips that are used in everyday electronics and have become a battleground in the technology competition between the U.S. and China.
Ducey is seeking to woo suppliers for the new $12 billion Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. (TSMC) plant being built in his state.
The governor is also visiting tech powerhouse South Korea, and in a statement on his official website said his aim was to take these relationships to the next level – to strengthen them, expand them and ensure they remain mutually beneficial.”
Last week, the Indiana governor visited Taiwan on a similar mission.
Taiwanese Air Force pilots have also trained at Luke Air Force Base outside Phoenix for more than 25 years, an indication of continuing U.S. support for Taiwan’s defense despite the lack of formal diplomatic ties.
Taiwan produces more than half the global supply of high-end processor chips. China’s firing of missiles during its exercises disrupted shipping and air traffic, and highlighted the possibility that chip exports might be interrupted.
Reacting to Ducey’s visit, China on Wednesday reaffirmed its opposition to any official contacts between the U.S. and Taiwan. That was a further reminder of the Communist Party’s refusal to acknowledge the separation of powers within the U.S. government and the right of American local officials to operate independently of the administration.
“We urge the relevant parties in the U.S. to … stop any forms of official contacts with Taiwan, and refrain from sending wrong signals to the Taiwan independence forces,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a daily briefing.
“China will take strong measures to resolutely safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Zhao said. | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ap-taiwan-forces-fire-at-drones-flying-over-island-near-china/ | 2022-08-31T23:57:13Z | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/ap-taiwan-forces-fire-at-drones-flying-over-island-near-china/ | true |
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A team of U.N. inspectors made its way toward Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant Wednesday on a perilous, long-sought mission to safeguard the site and prevent a catastrophe from the fighting raging around it.
Underscoring the danger, Kyiv and Moscow again accused each other of shelling the area around the complex overnight. Zaporizhzhia is the biggest nuclear plant in Europe.
Fighting in early March caused a brief fire at its training complex, and in recent days, the plant was temporarily knocked offline because of damage, heightening fears of a radiation leak or a reactor meltdown. Officials have begun distributing anti-radiation iodine tablets to nearby residents.
The complex has been occupied by Russian forces but run by Ukrainian engineers since the early days of the 6-month-old war. Ukraine alleges Russia is using the plant as a shield, storing weapons there and launching attacks from around it, while Moscow accuses Ukraine of recklessly firing on the place.
For months, as the fighting has played out, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency has sought access to the plant for an unprecedented wartime mission, and world leaders have demanded that the U.N. watchdog be allowed to inspect it.
The U.N. convoy of vans and SUVs finally set out from Kyiv early Wednesday and arrived in the afternoon in the city of Zaporizhzhia, still some 120 kilometers (70 miles) by road from the plant. Ukrainian authorities said the team would stay in the city overnight and attempt to enter the plant on Thursday.
IAEA chief and mission leader Rafael Grossi said the “real work” will start on Thursday. He underscored the challenges ahead.
“It’s a mission that seeks to prevent a nuclear accident and to preserve this important — the largest, the biggest — nuclear power plant in Europe,” he said.
He said an initial tour will take a few days, after which “we will have a pretty good idea of what’s going on.” Grossi said he had received “explicit guarantees” from Russia that the 14 experts would be able to do their work.
Grossi said he is hoping the IAEA will be able to establish a “continued presence” at the plant to safeguard it against an accident.
The world watched the mission’s progress with anxiety. European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell renewed a call to Russia to fully demilitarize the area around the plant.
“They are playing games. They are gambling with the nuclear security,” Borrell said. “We cannot play war games in the neighborhood of a site like this.”
While the inspectors were on their way, Russia-backed local authorities accused Ukrainian forces of repeatedly shelling the plant grounds and city where it is situated, Enerhodar. They said drone strikes hit the plant’s administrative building and training center.
Yevhen Yevtushenko, head of the administration in the Ukrainian-held city of Nikopol, across the Dnieper River from the plant, charged that the attacks were carried out by the Russians in a bid to make Ukraine look like the culprit.
Kyiv is seeking international assistance in taking back control of the area.
“We think that the mission should be a very important step to return (the plant) to Ukrainian government control by the end of the year,” Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko said.
In other developments:
— Russia’s Gazprom stopped the flow of natural gas through a major pipeline to Western Europe early Wednesday for what it said would be a three-day shutdown for routine maintenance. German authorities cast doubt on that explanation.
— EU countries agreed to make it more time-consuming and costly for Russian citizens to get visas to enter the 27-nation bloc. They failed to reach a consensus on an outright tourist ban in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
— Ukrainian officials said automatic weapons fire was heard on the streets of southern Kherson and claimed Russian soldiers were searching homes for anti-Russian partisans. A surge in fighting in the region this week stirred speculation early that Ukraine was beginning a counteroffensive to retake territory.
Russian forces heavily shelled military and civilian sites in over a dozen towns and villages in Kherson and the neighboring Zaporizhzhia region, according to Yaroslav Yanushevych, the Ukrainian governor of the Kherson region.
— Four people were killed and two wounded in Russian rocket attacks in the past day in the Donetsk region in the east, Ukrainian authorities said.
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MOLOKAI (KHON) – Have you ever heard of a wasp that eats meat?
It’s not something you see every day – a yellow jacket feasting on a deer carcass.
Molokai resident, Gregory Solatorio, captured video of the carnivorous pest while hunting on a friend’s property above Kaunakakai on Molokai in mid-August.
“I was cleaning a deer with a friend and the bee landed on top of the deer I was cutting up and started just going crazy on top of the meat,” Solatorio said.
The insect is not actually a bee, it’s called Vespula pensylvanica, or a western yellowjacket.
You can see a photo of the wasp feasting on a deer carcass in the slideshow below.
According to Cynthia King, an entomologist from the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife, the wasps have been in Hawaii for over a century.
“But they became more common in the 1970s when they were introduced with a lot more frequency from refrigerated shipments of Christmas trees from the Pacific Northwest,” King explained.
They thrive in higher elevations and in cooler areas like Haleakala National Park on Maui and Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island. The species is native to western North America, especially states west of the Rocky Mountains and into southern Canada.
King said both have been dealing with fluctuations in the western yellowjacket population for decades, with numbers usually peaking in September and October.
She said it’s important for people to be aware since yellow jacket season is coming up.
The wasps are known to nest underground and are attracted to sugars and sweets.
“That’s one reason that they bother people,” King said.
Unlike honey bees, they can sting you multiple times, which can be very painful and deadly for anyone allergic to stings.
But, she said, it’s their carnivorous, predatory appetite that poses the greatest threat. Western yellowjackets have even been known to prey on bird nestlings, according to the Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International.
“They just take down our native biodiversity, the native moths and spiders and bees and flies, so they can have really sort of cascading influences in our native ecosystems,” explained King.
King said they are threatening native forests and Hawaii’s watershed.
The United States Geological Survey and other agencies have used insecticidal dust and baits to kill the wasps and the Department of Agriculture works tirelessly every fall to ensure none of the pests hitchhike into the state on Christmas trees. | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/meat-eating-wasp-spotted-on-hawaii-island/ | 2022-08-31T23:57:33Z | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/national-news/meat-eating-wasp-spotted-on-hawaii-island/ | true |
ECTOR COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- An Odessa man has been found guilty of Murder in connection with a 2018 double-shooting that left 42-year-old John Paul Jimenez dead. Jose Alexander Carrera, 24, was sentenced this week to 25 years in prison.
Carrera was charged with murder on August 15 of 2018 after investigators with the Odessa Police Department responded to a home in the 900 block of Magnolia. At the scene, investigators found Jimenez and a second victim, identified as Jimmy White, with gunshot wounds. Both were taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries and Jimenez later died.
Police said Carrera, then 20, fired a gun several times at Jimenez and White before driving away. An affidavit released after Carrera was captured hinted at a possible love triangle- stating that Carrera and Jimenez were dating the same woman. Investigators said Jimenez was helping White unload some furniture when Carrera walked up and began shooting. | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessa-man-sentenced-to-25-years-in-connection-with-2018-murder/ | 2022-08-31T23:58:54Z | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/odessa-man-sentenced-to-25-years-in-connection-with-2018-murder/ | true |
Showers End Tonight Leading to More Sunshine Tomorrow
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Good evening everyone and happy Wednesday. Looking back at the month of august in terms of temperatures for Caribou, while we started the month close to if not a bit above average, the middle of the month brought below average temperatures. Overall the month was evenly split between above average days and below average days. Last month we saw more above average days, so overall the month of august ended up being a variety of temperatures for everyone.
This evening’s weather setup shows the weakening low pressure system and cold front that has been providing rain shower activity to the region throughout the day today. As this continues to slide east during the overnight hours tonight, skies will begin to clear out going into tomorrow, with partly to mostly sunny skies expected. A weak disturbance looks to bring some cloud cover back into the region during the afternoon, with the possibility of some isolated showers, but I think those will be limited in nature, so it shouldn’t be much of a concern.
Going hour by hour throughout the rest of this evening shows rain showers and storms coming to an end as they work their way to the east throughout the evening hours. This will lead to clearing skies from west to east during the overnight hours. Going into tomorrow morning, with temperatures falling back very close to the dew point throughout the night, I wouldn’t be surprised if some patchy fog develops, especially in some of the lower valleys. This will be a concern once again tomorrow night as low temperatures will once again closely follow the dew point. Once the fog burns off during the morning hours tomorrow, plenty of sunshine is expected county wide. A weak disturbance looks to move through the area during the afternoon, which could provide some more cloud cover and possibly an isolated shower, but I think the chances of that are very low throughout the afternoon, with cloud cover exiting the region later in the evening. Friday will start off with some patchy fog once again, but once that burns off plenty of sunshine is expected for everyone throughout the day. Overall a beautiful summer day is expected with the sunshine. As temperatures only make it into the lower 70s during the day Friday, it will be close to average in terms of where we should be for this time of year, but it looks as though Saturday might be the last bit of summer heat with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s.
For more details on your forecast, make sure to check out this evening’s Weather on the Web Video Forecast. Enjoy the rest of your Wednesday!
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JACKSON, Miss. — Beatrice Gilmore has been trying to get some of the water being handed out around town since she lost nearly all pressure in her taps on Monday. She has spent hours traveling to distribution sites and waiting in line, only to have the stock run out just a few cars ahead of her. So she was excited Wednesday when she finally got one case of water for herself and her sister.
"I will take a sponge bath!" she laughed. She'll also use it for drinking and cooking, a welcome change from the canned food she has been heating up all week. Another man in the line said all he and his son have eaten is cereal.
Historic rain and flooding led to a drop in pressure at Jackson's main water-treatment plant Monday. That has left people with just a trickle of water — Gilmore says hers is "brownish" — or none at all. President Biden has declared a disaster, triggering federal aid, and the state is sending in the National Guard. But until that ramps up, the demand for bottled water is far exceeding what's available.
When Gilmore got one of the last cases, a long line of cars still snaked around the parking lot of a Walmart, which had donated the water. It went in an hour, but Maj. Ethan Frizzel of the Salvation Army said another truck with water would show up soon.
"With gas prices and challenges, we don't want to take any more time from people than necessary to get such a basic human need."
The lack of water has also shut down school buildings and businesses, upending the lives of people like Ayesha Stevenson.
She came to the parking-lot water line with her 5-year-old and 7-year-old in the back seat, because they're now learning remotely. Schools are boiling water to make breakfast and lunch bags for pick up. The poverty rate in Jackson is 25%, and many families rely on those school meals. Stevenson is a cook at a Waffle House that had to close down, so Wednesday was her third day out of work without pay. She said she would need to find something to make up for that loss.
But her biggest frustration is that this is just the latest in a series of water crises. Since the previous one early last year — after a record-setting February freeze — Stevenson has not gone back to tap water because it makes her kids sick.
"I can't even picture myself drinking it," she says. But "you go broke buying food and water all the time. It's very expensive."
In a late-day news conference, Governor Tate Reeves said 600 members of the Mississippi National Guard will deploy on Thursday for a larger-scale distribution of bottled water and hand sanitizer.
"I know it's not easy, nor is it fair, that any of you have to deal with this," he said. "In fact, it's a tremendous burden that you as citizens should not have to shoulder."
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State revenue officials do not anticipate that they’ll be taxing canceled student loan debt, possibly saving student loan borrowers $500 to $1,000 in state taxes.
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue provided an update on Wednesday after a tax policy think tank last week placed the Bay State on a list of states that may possibly tax discharged student loan debt as income.
A spokesperson for the Department of Revenue noted that many details about the recently announced federal student loan forgiveness plan have not been determined or disclosed. But the federal government has signaled that the forgiven debt will meet certain non-taxable requirements.
“As a result, based on the information that is currently available, we expect that the federal student loan forgiveness will not be taxable in Massachusetts, but the final determination will be made once all guidance and details are available from the federal government,” the Department of Revenue spokesperson wrote in an email.
After President Biden announced his student loan debt relief plan last week, the Tax Foundation reported that Massachusetts was one of 13 states that may possibly tax discharged student loan debt as income.
The tax policy think tank estimated that Massachusetts student loan borrowers who will have $10,000 in canceled debt could pay $500 in state taxes. That could be doubled to $1,000 in state taxes if they’re Pell Grant recipients with $20,000 in discharged debt.
Before 2021, borrowers would have had a federal tax liability if any debt was forgiven. But under the American Rescue Plan Act, the forgiveness of student loan debt between 2021 and 2025 does not count toward federal taxable income.
The state’s FY23 General Appropriations Act excluded certain forgiven student loans from state personal income tax, effective Jan. 1 this year.
“DOR is in the process of evaluating how the recently announced student loan relief will be effectuated and will share more information regarding the state tax treatment of the loan forgiveness payments in the near future,” a DOR spokesperson said in a statement last week.
Forgiven Paycheck Protection Program’s loans were not taxable for personal income taxpayers. The legislation “An Act Relative to Immediate COVID-19 Recovery Needs” excluded PPP loan forgiveness from Massachusetts gross income for 2021 for taxpayers subject to the state’s personal income tax.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
606 PM CDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR SOUTHWESTERN BORDEN AND NORTHEASTERN DAWSON COUNTIES...
At 606 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 3 and 4 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Hancock and Arvana.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The Flood Advisory is cancelled for a portion of northwest Texas,
including the following area, Garza.
The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. However, minor flooding may exist in low-lying locations.
Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 615 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR
GARZA AND NORTHEASTERN LYNN COUNTIES...
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – In an effort to help address homelessness and offer services to Albuquerque’s unhoused, the city is hoping to complete key construction of the Gateway Center by late this winter. And the city wants to open up 100 beds for overnight use by July 2023.
Located in the former Gibson Medical Center, the Gateway Center has been under construction for months now. In November 2021, the city received zoning approval to make the location into an overnight shelter.
Now, the center is being used by groups such as the Albuquerque Community Safety Department, the Trauma Recovery Center, and the Violence Intervention Program. But the city says there’s more to come.
Earlier this month, Mayor Tim Keller acknowledged the building still needs some work before it can open its doors to overnight stays. But the city now says that by mid 2023, they expect to have 100 beds open.
“What we are doing at Gateway, in combination with our investments in affordable housing, are filling critical service gaps to impact homelessness in Albuquerque,” Family and Community Services Director Carol Pierce said in a press release. Those service gaps include 24/7 facilities, according to the city.
Currently, the city says the center — operating at 80% complete — serves about 300 people a day. By 2025, they expect that number to increase to 1,000 people a day.
At full capacity, the center would include overnight capacity for 200 individuals, 40 beds available for medical sobering, and a first responder drop-off area. The center will also have 40 beds for medical respite — patient-centered care intended to prevent avoidable emergency department visits.
The city also plans an “Engagement Center” to help individuals meet with case workers. The facility could also offer help such as haircuts and job training.
“We’ve had a critical need for these services for decades,” Mayor Keller said in a press release. “The first responder drop off, medical sobering, and medical respite will be brand-new services in the city.” | https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/albuquerque-looks-to-ramp-up-gateway-center-capacity/ | 2022-09-01T00:05:01Z | https://www.krqe.com/news/albuquerque-metro/albuquerque-looks-to-ramp-up-gateway-center-capacity/ | true |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army said Tuesday it has grounded its fleet of about 400 Chinook cargo helicopters after fuel leaks caused a “small number” of engine fires.
Army spokeswoman Cynthia Smith said the Army has identified the cause of the leaks and is working to resolve the problem. Smith said that some aircraft may not requires the fix, so they may be able to return to flight soon.
The fleet was grounded during the past weekend. Smith said there were no injuries or deaths associated with the fires but the Army temporarily grounded the fleet out of an abundance of caution.
The Chinook is the Army’s key heavy-lift helicopter, used to transport troops and equipment, and was a familiar sight in the Afghanistan and Iraq wars. | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/politics/ap-army-grounds-fleet-of-chinook-helicopters-after-engine-fires/ | 2022-09-01T00:05:03Z | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/politics/ap-army-grounds-fleet-of-chinook-helicopters-after-engine-fires/ | false |
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biobot Analytics is expanding its wastewater platform to help communities better understand and respond to high-risk substance use, including opioids.
Founded in 2017, Biobot initially set out to bring more real-time data to local communities tackling the opioid crisis. Biobot's wastewater data and analyses were used by communities like the Town of Cary in North Carolina to inform public health interventions. In Cary's case, the town discovered that prescription opioids were the most commonly consumed substance across all sites surveyed and responded accordingly.
As explained by local officials, "We increased our conversations about proper disposal and security of medications. Prior to the project, we disposed of 924 pounds of medication through take back events in 2017. In 2018, the amount increased more than 2.5 times to 2,511 pounds." Ultimately, Cary reduced opioid overdoses by about 40% through improved resource allocation and more targeted public health messaging.
In early 2020, Biobot paused its opioid work to focus on the Covid-19 pandemic. They were the first group in the country to measure SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater and have since brought Covid-19 wastewater monitoring to communities across all 50 states.
"Although we had to focus our efforts on rapidly responding to the Covid-19 pandemic, we never lost sight of the opioid epidemic, which has only grown and brought a new record-breaking number of fatal overdoses in 2021," said Dr. Mariana Matus, Biobot CEO & Cofounder. "We are at a point in our growth where we are able to support multiple platforms and are relaunching an improved product that will help communities better understand high-risk substance use and promote proactive response to prevent overdoses."
Biobot's High Risk Substance platform provides unbiased, naturally anonymized data on community use of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and nicotine. Monthly reports help public health officials establish a baseline level of substance use in their community, identify which substances are most commonly used, determine seasonality of use, and better measure evidence-based public health interventions. And all this can be layered on top of Biobot's existing infectious disease platform currently deployed in hundreds of communities in the United States.
New Castle County was one of the earliest users of Biobot's wastewater data in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and is now one of the first to use Biobot's High Risk Substance platform. "The opioid epidemic is a public health crisis impacting an entire generation of Delawareans, their families and their friends," said Matthew Meyer, New Castle County Executive. "This is a disease that impacts every one of us – no matter your education, socioeconomic standing, or where you live. Through Biobot, New Castle will expand wastewater monitoring to gain a clearer understanding of substance use trends in our communities so we can direct our resources most effectively."
To learn more, please email hello@biobot.io.
Biobot Analytics is a global leader in wastewater epidemiology, founded with the goal of transforming wastewater infrastructure into real-time public health observatories. Having worked at more than 1,000 locations across all 50 US states and several countries, Biobot produces actionable information from wastewater to improve the health of communities around the world. Biobot's pioneering data platform also supports building-level monitoring for enterprise customers and minimizes business operation disruptions while promoting a healthy workplace.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
646 PM CDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING
FOR CENTRAL DAWSON COUNTY...
At 646 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of rain have
fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are possible in
the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas,
highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor
drainage and low-lying areas.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Lamesa, Lamesa Municipal Airport, Welch, Los Ybanez, Punkin Center
and Key.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM CDT THIS
EVENING FOR NORTHERN BORDEN AND NORTHWESTERN SCURRY COUNTIES...
At 648 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy
rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have
Gail and Fluvanna.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Reports of sexual assaults across the U.S. military jumped by 13% last year, driven by significant increases in the Army and the Navy as bases began to move out of pandemic restrictions and public venues reopened, The Associated Press has learned.
Mirroring the increase in those reports is the disclosure that close to 36,000 service members said in a confidential survey that they had experienced unwanted sexual contact — a dramatic increase over the roughly 20,000 who said that in a similar 2018 survey, U.S. defense and military officials said.
The latest numbers are certain to anger lawmakers on Capitol Hill who have been critical of the Pentagon's efforts to get a handle on sexual crimes and misconduct.
According to officials, the overall increase is largely fueled by a nearly 26% jump in reports involving Army soldiers. It's the largest increase for that service since 2013, when such reports went up by 51%.
The increase in Navy reports was about 9%, the Air Force was a bit more than 2% and the Marine Corps was less than 2%, said the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the reporting has not yet been made public.
The big increase is especially troublesome for the Army, which is struggling to meet its recruiting goals and is expected to miss the target by at least 10,000 — or by anywhere from 18% to 25% — at the end of September. Army leaders have acknowledged that it is important for parents and others who influence recruits to feel comfortable that their son or daughter is safe and will be taken care of in the service.
Army officials said the numbers are alarming and that they certainly could have an impact on recruting, if parents believe their youth are at risk of assaults. They said Army leaders saw the growing numbers last year and began trying to implement new programs. Already, they said, some programs are working and the sexual harassment and assault numbers have been coming down this year.
COVID-19 and the pandemic restrictions make year-to-year comparisons complicated. Officials said they do not have enough data to determine if — or how much — the pandemic played a role in the higher reporting and survey numbers.
The Pentagon and the military services have long struggled to come up with programs to prevent sexual assaults and to encourage reporting. While the military has made inroads in making it easier and safer for service members to come forward, it has had far less success reducing the assaults, which have increased nearly every year since 2006.
Army leaders said they've seen some results with a training program that soldiers get when they report to their first duty station. It is rolled out right away, and has soldiers acting out dangerous situations and emphasizes training on how to respond. They also said they are improving evaluation programs that grade unit leaders, including randomly picking peers and others to do the assessments.
The double-digit overall increase comes after two years of relatively small increases in reports filed by or involving service members. In the budget year ending September 2020, reports of sexual assault and unwanted sexual contact edged up by 1%, as much of the world largely shut down due to the pandemic. The previous year, reports went up by about 3% — a substantial improvement over 2018, which also saw a 13% increase.
The widespread restrictions on travel and movement for the military continued during fall 2020 and the early part of 2021, and many businesses, restaurants and bars were shut down or had limited service. Things began to open up as more people were vaccinated in the summer and fall, but it's also not clear whether that greater freedom contributed to the increase in assault reports.
The Pentagon releases a report every year on the number of sexual assaults reported by or about troops. But because sexual assault is a highly underreported crime, the department began to do a confidential survey every two years to get a clearer picture of the problem. The 2018 survey found that more than 20,000 service members said they experienced some type of sexual assault, but only one-third of them filed a formal report.
The latest report, expected to be publicly released Thursday, estimates that about 35,800 service members experienced some type of sexual assault in the previous year, based on the confidential survey. That means that only about one in every five service members reported an incident that happened in the previous year.
Every year as many as 10% of the assaults that service members reported happened before they joined the military.
Officials familiar with the findings said survey respondents also reported increases in hostility in the workplace, as well as more sexual harassment, which can sometimes lead to other sexual assaults or misconduct. They said the survey revealed that about 8% of all women and 1.5% of men in the service said they had experienced some form of unwanted sexual contact.
Officials said the survey suggested that, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a woman's chance of being sexually assaulted in the military was about the same as a woman in the general population. But for men, the risk for those in the military is much lower than in U.S. society.
Defense officials have argued that an increase in reported assaults is a positive trend because so many people are reluctant to report it, both in the military and in society as a whole. Greater reporting, they say, shows there is more confidence in the reporting system and greater comfort with the support for victims.
It's unclear, however, whether the increased reports last year actually represent a growing problem or whether those who say they were assaulted were just more willing to come forward.
The Pentagon has been under persistent pressure from Congress to improve prevention and prosecutions. Lawmakers acted late last year to take some prosecution authority out of the hands of commanders and instead use independent prosecutors.
Victims rights advocates and others have argued that service members don't trust the system and are often unwilling to go to their commanders with a complaint for fear of retribution. They also worry that commanders may not press ahead with some cases if they know the accused. Members of Congress argued that using independent prosecutors would make the process more fair, and make victims more comfortable coming forward. | https://www.ksby.com/news/national/reported-sexual-assaults-across-us-military-increase-by-13 | 2022-09-01T00:09:09Z | https://www.ksby.com/news/national/reported-sexual-assaults-across-us-military-increase-by-13 | false |
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Golfer continues to hit the links at 100 years old with longtime friend
FARGO, N.D. (WDAY) - A 100-year-old golfer and his 92-year-old longtime cart partner rarely miss a morning round of golf.
The two longtime friends keep up their golf games and are fixtures at a golf course in North Dakota.
They both shoot well below their age, which is not bad when you consider one of them is 100 years old.
Max Olson, 92, and Wendell Johnson, 100, said they get up before the birds do to play their round.
You can find them on the course by 8 a.m., twice a week, and they both hit the ball well.
“We’ve had quite the experiences over the years,” Olson said.
Olson was a barber in the Fargo area for 40 years, and Johnson worked at the post office for 30 years.
Both men have served in the armed forces: Olson in the Korean War and Johnson is a Purple Heart recipient from his time in World War II.
The two have stories and continue to be there for one another.
Johnson said he had to help Olson when his golf cart got stuck in the mud over the summer.
“It was 100-year-old Wendell to the rescue. I had to help him get out of there,” Johnson said.
The two golfers finished their morning round of golf and said they were looking forward to their next game.
“That’s what it’s all about. To have fun, get out in the fresh air, and move around,” Olson said.
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
703 PM EDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of south central
Jefferson, southern Lewis and northeastern Oswego Counties through
730 PM EDT...
At 702 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9
miles southwest of Barnes Corners, or 15 miles east of Sandy Island
Beach State Park, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Lowville, Whetstone Gulf State Park, Highmarket, Watson, Martinsburg,
Lyonsdale, Greig, Lorraine, Port Leyden, Lyons Falls, Constableville,
Turin, Worth, Smartville, Rector, Brantingham and Sperryville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
LAT...LON 4355 7525 4354 7527 4361 7600 4379 7599
4381 7523
TIME...MOT...LOC 2302Z 272DEG 46KT 4370 7589
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Mitchell County in western Texas...
Southern Scurry County in western Texas...
* Until 945 PM CDT.
* At 640 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 1.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Colorado City, Loraine, Colorado City Airport, Lake Colorado City,
Lake Colorado City State Park, Inadale, J B Thomas Reservoir,
Westbrook, Buford, Dunn, Cuthbert, Ira, Hermleigh and Knapp.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of north central Bexar
and southwestern Comal Counties through 730 PM CDT...
At 643 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Smithson Valley, or 10 miles north of Selma, moving west at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
New Braunfels, Schertz, Canyon Lake, Bulverde, Garden Ridge,
Guadalupe River State Park, Smithson Valley, Timberwood Park, Spring
Branch, Anhalt, Honey Creek State Natural Area and Specht Store.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 2977 9815 2964 9820 2961 9827 2967 9864
2985 9852 2990 9846
TIME...MOT...LOC 2343Z 107DEG 17KT 2974 9833
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Former Idaho lawmaker sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape
Published: Aug. 31, 2022 at 6:59 PM CDT|Updated: 22 minutes ago
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A former Idaho lawmaker convicted of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the crime.
Fourth District Judge Michael Reardon sentenced Aaron von Ehlinger on Wednesday, saying he must serve at least eight years before he will be eligible for parole.
The judge said von Ehlinger failed to show empathy or remorse, and that it was clear he was not ready for sex offender treatment.
The Republican from Lewiston resigned from the Idaho House of Representatives last year after an ethics committee recommended that he be banned from the statehouse.
Von Ehlinger has maintained that the sex was consensual.
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PHOENIX — We’ve all been affected by the heat, in one way or another.
Health experts, though, say high temperatures we are experiencing don’t just have the potential to cause physical damage. ABC15’s Health Insider Dr. Shad Marvasti says the soaring temperatures can affect mental health as well.
Our crew went to a local gas station to ask people how the heat is affecting them.
“My first year here, I didn’t think I was going to survive,” said Lala Patterson.
Patterson is from New York and says summers here are brutal.
“The heat, it can be exhausting, especially if you’re in it all day,” she added.
Jeanette Woods, though, welcomes the warm temperatures.
“I like the heat,” Woods said with a smile.
That’s because she’s used to the cold winters that come with living in Chicago.
Though Woods and Patterson can agree this heat is affecting them more than just physically.
“People seem to get angry in the heat. Their attitude changes totally and they’re angrier,” Woods told ABC15.
Dr. Marvasti says, there’s a reason for that.
“Heat can kill us in more than one way. Not only physically, but also mentally,” Dr. Marvasti said.
He says it can push people over the edge.
“If someone’s already in a challenged state, they may have a(n) increase in tendency to be suicidal. Their depression gets worse. Or someone can get more aggressive and make a poor choice that can lead to a violent crime,” he added.
Dr. Marvasti says extreme heat will also impact your sleep.
Sleep experts say when you sleep, your core body temperature must drop a degree. Which is why when there is elevated heat, it is harder to sleep.
So, falling asleep in a dark, cool room will help. He also says staying cool, limiting time in the sun, and hydrating will also alleviate mental or physical stress from the heat.
“That’s why I just go from the house to the car, from the car to the job, from the job to the train. That’s it,” Woods told ABC15. | https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/tips-on-how-to-protect-your-mental-health-as-temperatures-rise | 2022-09-01T00:24:10Z | https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/tips-on-how-to-protect-your-mental-health-as-temperatures-rise | true |
NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka walked off the court, headed toward the locker room and layed down, draping a towel over her face. Out-hit in Arthur Ashe Stadium by another big hitter, Danielle Collins, two-time U.S. Open champion Osaka was left to contemplate a second consecutive first-round loss at a Grand Slam tournament.
Collins reached her first major final at the Australian Open in January and displayed that same sort of hard-court talent with a 7-6 (5), 6-3 victory over Osaka in a shotmaking showdown that ended after Tuesday turned to Wednesday at Flushing Meadows.
“I’m the type of person that thinks a lot, to the point where I overthink. Sometimes when I play matches, I have to tell myself to stop thinking, just go more on instinct,” said Osaka, who’s been bothered by a bad back lately. “I feel like I just have to chill a little bit, because there’s a lot of like random chaos in my head right now.”
Last season, Osaka took two extended mental health breaks, including after her third-round exit in New York. This season, Osaka lost in the third round in Australia, the first round at the French Open, then sat out Wimbledon.
“Lately, I felt really restrained. I’m not really sure why,” Osaka said. “I’m beginning to feel like I can’t hit the shots that I know I can, like especially on my forehand.”
She is now ranked 44th, which means she could have been drawn to face anyone in the first round
This was the sort of matchup Osaka used to dominate on this surface — and against this particular player. Osaka won the U.S. Open in 2018 and 2020, and the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021, and she entered the night 3-0 against Collins, taking every set they had contested with each other.
But Collins, a Floridian seeded 19th at the U.S. Open, took time off the tour starting in July for a training block after being hampered by a bad neck and that work clearly paid off.
“Felt like her plan was to immediately put me in defense, so she would have hit the ball no matter what type of ball I hit on her side of the court. I thought she did that pretty well,” Osaka said. “I think that’s kind of what she’s known for — to be extremely aggressive.”
Collins used her backhand to great effect, compiling 11 of her 23 winners that way.
During her on-court interview, she said she modeled that shot after Jimmy Connors, her father’s favorite player. Connors responded on Twitter, writing, “Hey Danielle Collins — way to go. A great win (at)USOpen. Thanks for the shout out. … Keep grinding.”
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Portsmouth Police Chief Debby Brewer and Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman announce that a Portsmouth man has been arrested on drug charges after officers were called to his residence Monday morning in reference to a possible drug overdose.
After obtaining a search warrant, Southern Ohio Drug Task Force detectives discovered approximately 53 grams of suspected fentanyl, 500 grams of suspected marijuana in addition to items related to drug trafficking. The items discovered included digital scales and baggies.
Arrested was Jay Costelli of Portsmouth, Ohio. Costelli was charged with Drug Trafficking and Possession of Drugs, both felonies of the first degree. Costelli was arraigned on August 30th in Portsmouth Municipal Court.
Chief Brewer and Sheriff Thoroughman would like to thank the public for their continued assistance.
Chief Brewer and Sheriff Thoroughman request anyone wishing to leave drug information for the Southern Ohio Drug Task Force, should phone the Task Force tip line at (740) 354-5656 or email [email protected] All information will be kept confidential and anonymous. | https://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/news/breaking-news/79329/portsmouth-man-arrested-on-drug-charges-2 | 2022-09-01T00:28:30Z | https://www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com/news/breaking-news/79329/portsmouth-man-arrested-on-drug-charges-2 | false |
Spoiler alert: this essay may contain endings to films you have not seen. Especially, it seems, if you live in China.
Reuters reports government censors there have spliced a new ending announcement onto the movie "Minions: The Rise of Gru." Instead of just letting Gru and Wild Knuckles, the film's anti-heroes, evade authorities and ride off with smiles, Chinese censors added a message instructing viewers that supervillain Wild Knuckles was arrested and served 20 years in jail, while Gru returned to a quiet life with his family.
China shows a limited number of foreign films, and many of them have some scenes cut, or the endings changed, so those movies don't appear to undermine official authorities.
Undermining authority propels the plot of so many great films, from "The Godfather" to "Breathless," "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" to "Boyz N the Hood."
But in China, that kind of storyline doesn't just earn a low rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
You might consider what kind of new ending could be added to a few well-known movies to make them more agreeable to censors there.
"Jaws" wouldn't end with the shark sinking the boat and then getting blown apart by an exploding air tank, but with a sign that tells viewers, "the pernicious shark was captured by the Armed Maritime Police of the People's Republic of China and released into Australian coastal waters."
At the end of Kurosawa's "Rashomon," which depicts a story from four different viewpoints, officials might splice on an ending to say, "but the viewpoint of the Chinese Communist Party is always correct."
An on-screen coda might announce that Paddington Bear was detained for swiping marmalade. Or that Principal Rooney got Ferris Bueller expelled for skipping class, and sent to reform school. But Ferris has atoned for his transgressions and is happy to be a loyal and productive member of society.
And if "Casablanca" were to be shown today in China, the new ending might have Rick tell Ilsa, "we'll always have Paris, but what a shame it couldn't be Guangzhou." And then all the characters would adjourn to Rick's Cafe to tearfully sing a stirring anthem.
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This past year, a group of Waverly-Shell Rock FFA members participated in restoring a 1984 Farmhall H tractor. The tractor was donated to the chapter by Jeff Reints in April.
The members who took part in restoring the tractor were Hunter Coulson, Aiden Dermody, Bergen Henning, Daniel McCubbin, and Sydney Hansel. The tractor was shown at the Bremer County Fair where it received a blue ribbon, and was then shown at the Iowa State Fair where it received a red ribbon. The majority of the parts needed for the restoration were donated by Titan Machinery. Hunter Coulson donated the tires and Dan Coulson donated quite a bit of his time to help the members complete the project. | https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/waverly_newspapers/w-sr-ffa-students-restore-tractor/article_31b41684-15c1-51f1-b036-a1ac1bf2cb9f.html | 2022-09-01T00:32:26Z | https://www.communitynewspapergroup.com/waverly_newspapers/w-sr-ffa-students-restore-tractor/article_31b41684-15c1-51f1-b036-a1ac1bf2cb9f.html | true |
WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
709 PM CDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of west central
Caldwell, southern Hays, north central Guadalupe and central Comal
Counties through 800 PM CDT...
At 709 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
San Marcos, moving west at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
New Braunfels, San Marcos, Kyle, Wimberley, Canyon Lake Dam, Canyon
Lake, Woodcreek, Martindale, Uhland, Staples, Fischer, Spring Branch,
Zorn, Smithson Valley, Hunter, San Marcos Regional Airport,
Startzville, Maxwell, Reedville and Sattler.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 2993 9776 2970 9785 2985 9848 3010 9823
TIME...MOT...LOC 0009Z 107DEG 23KT 2987 9792
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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(The Hill) – Former Alaska state Rep. Mary Peltola (D) was projected to defeat former Gov. Sarah Palin (R) to win the special election to fill the remainder of the late Rep. Don Young’s (R-Alaska) term in the House, a stunning upset that makes her the first Alaska Native in Congress.
Peltola, a Yup’ik Eskimo, will also be the first Democrat to hold the seat in decades. The last time a member of her party was elected to represent the state’s at-large congressional district was in 1971.
Her apparent victory came after votes were tabulated late Wednesday as part of the state’s new ranked-choice voting system.
Prior to her congressional run to fill Young’s seat, Peltola represented the southwestern Bethel region as a state lawmaker for a decade and has also served on the Bethel City Council and Orutsararmiut Native Council Tribal Court.
Peltola also ran in the primary for the same seat but whose term would begin in 2023. She advanced in the primary as she was one of the top four vote-getters in Alaska’s open primary system.
Other candidates who also advanced in that primary included not just Palin but also Nick Begich (R), the former co–chair for Young’s 2020 reelection campaign.
In the general election, which is slated for November, the state will also use ranked choice voting, where the candidate to receive more than 50 percent of the vote prevails in the election.
But if no one gets more than half of the votes, the candidate with the fewest votes gets knocked out and any voters who chose that eliminated candidate as their first pick has their second choice votes applied to the applicable candidates. The process continues until one candidate receives more than half of the votes. | https://www.yourbasin.com/hill-politics/democrat-mary-peltola-defeats-sarah-palin-in-alaska-special-election/ | 2022-09-01T00:35:26Z | https://www.yourbasin.com/hill-politics/democrat-mary-peltola-defeats-sarah-palin-in-alaska-special-election/ | false |
WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
635 PM CDT Wed Aug 31 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south central Texas, including the following
county, Bandera.
* WHEN...Until 830 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 634 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms is approaching the advisory area. Minor
flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the
advisory area. Up to 8 inches of rain has fallen across
portions of this advisory area within the past 48 hours.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1 inch are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Vanderpool, Tarpley and Lost Maples State Natural Area.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
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.
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 730 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHERE...A portion of west central Texas, including the following
county, western McCulloch.
* WHEN...Until 730 PM CDT.
Water over roadways.
- At 634 PM CDT, Radar indicated a north to south band of
showers and thunderstorms with heavy rain over western
MCculloch County. This band of showers and storms was nearly
stationary. rainfall of 1.25 to 1.75 inches has already
fallen, and an additional one-half to three quarters of an
inch is expected. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to
begin shortly in the advisory area.
Melvin.
- This includes the following Low Water Crossings...
County Road 120 crossing East Cow Creek, crossings along
County Road 142, County Road 120 crossing Cow Creek,
crossings along County Road 138, County Road 128 crossing
Reubes Creek, County Road 126 crossing Saddle Creek and
County Road 124 crossing Saddle Creek.
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Conservative leadership race hustings: What have we learned?
Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak took part in the final Conservative leadership hustings in London just days before a winner is announced.
Wednesday 31 August 2022 23:46, UK
After Tory MPs sprinted through five rounds of voting for a new party leader in just a week, the battle for the votes of party members has been a six-week marathon.
For Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak it's the end of the road after the 12th and final Conservative Party hustings, in London, even though most members have already voted.
The previous 11 hustings saw the two rivals do battle in eight towns and cities in England, from Darlington in the north east to Exeter in the south west, and one each in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
At all the hustings, the evening began with the song Don't Stop Believin', by the American rock band Journey - lyrics clearly aimed at Red Wall voters considering deserting the Tories at the next election.
Politics Live: Boris Johnson touring country in last week as PM
So what have been the highlights and what have we learned? All 12 were dominated by questions about the cost of living crisis. But there was much, much more.
Here's a look back at the highs and lows from each.
Leeds, 28 July
Rishi Sunak was warmly applauded by the audience when he said he would support the return of grammar schools. But that was as good as it got for him.
A member of the audience later accused him of stabbing Boris Johnson in the back by stepping down earlier this month, but he said he had "no choice" but to go.
Host Nick Ferrari asked Liz Truss whether the Queen might bring up her voting record if she becomes PM, since she campaigned to abolish the monarchy when she was a Lib Dem.
She replied that in previous meetings the Queen had been "far too polite to raise what I have previously said".
She also tried to curry favour at the Elland Road hustings by saying the UK "needs to channel the spirit of Don Revie", the hugely successful manager of Leeds United before three difficult years in charge of the England team, who it's claimed was a Labour supporter!
Exeter, 1 August
In a moment of political theatre, at the beginning of these hustings, Penny Mordaunt - runner up in all but the final round of the MPs' voting - dramatically climbed on board the Truss bandwagon and endorsed her former rival. Introducing Ms Truss, she claimed she was "the hope candidate".
It was also the hustings when Ms Truss said: "I think the best thing to do with Nicola Sturgeon is to ignore her. She's an attention seeker."
Scotland's First Minister later hit back by revealing an earlier conversation with Ms Truss. "She wanted to know how she could get into Vogue," said Ms Sturgeon. Ouch!
Rishi Sunak was again accused by an audience member of being disloyal to Boris Johnson. He claimed he had been loyal but the government ended up in a situation where "yet again" it was "on the wrong side of a very serious ethical question", he said.
And in a vow that she may not care to repeat as the campaign enters its final days, Ms Truss said she would have the "fantastic" Mr Sunak as "part of my team" if she became PM.
Cardiff, 3 August
Protesters from Extinction Rebellion and other climate campaigners greeted the candidates and party members as they arrived.
Once inside, Liz Truss was forced on to the defensive over an embarrassing U-turn on public sector pay, after a furious backlash against a proposal for regional pay boards from top Tories including "Red Wall" poster boy Ben Houchen, mayor of Tees Valley.. "It was never intended to apply to doctors, nurses and teachers," she told the audience.
She also said she wanted to extend the government's controversial Rwanda migrant policy to more countries.
Read more: Who is Liz Truss?
Rishi Sunak claimed that as a backbench MP he came up with the idea of freeports, even though they have existed in the UK since the 1980s and first appeared in the Conservatives' 1983 general election manifesto, when he was three and 32 years before he became an MP
Eastbourne, 5 August
Liz Truss was interrupted by activists as she attempted to deliver her opening speech. Protesters from Green New Deal Rising shouted "shame on you" and "Green New Deal" as they stood holding placards inside the venue. "I think we have some infiltrators and I will wait until they are evicted," she said stiffly.
As rail strikes hit the UK, she declared: "I would legislate immediately to make sure that we are standing up to militant trade unions who stop ordinary commuters getting into work. And I would legislate to protect our essential services."
Rishi Sunak said unless inflation was under control, the Conservatives would lose the next election. "If we don't get a grip of this thing and get a grip of it fast, then we can kiss goodbye to winning that next election," he told the audience.
Darlington, 9 August
In a vow that was later widely criticised by opponents, Liz Truss said that if she was given the chance she would vote to end the privileges committee inquiry into whether Boris Johnson lied to MPs about Partygate.
It was the first hustings in a so-called "Red Wall" constituency and Rishi Sunak was under pressure after a video had emerged of him boasting while campaigning in Tunbridge Wells of stripping cash from "deprived urban areas" and pumping funds into what critics claimed were leafy, wealthy areas.
Read more: Who is Rishi Sunak?
And after he pledged further cash payments to help ease the cost of living crisis in response to predictions that energy bills could top £4,200 next year, Ms Truss accused him of "Gordon Brown economics".
The well-heeled Mr Sunak also appeared at Darlington well-suited but not so well-booted. A photographer spotted he had a small hole in the sole of his left shoe and a rip in the side, even though he's married to the daughter of a billionaire and the pair have a £730 million fortune.
Cheltenham, 11 August
In a constituency where the Tory majority over the Lib Dems is under 1,000, Liz Truss began by getting her English counties mixed up.
"We need to get on with delivering the small modular nuclear reactors which we produce here in Derbyshire," she said. She meant Gloucestershire, of course, and fortunately for her the audience either didn't appear to notice or were too polite to say anything.
At the height of the heatwave, it was also the hustings where Mr Sunak made one of his fiercest attacks on Liz Truss's cost of living policies.
"We are going to, as a Conservative government, leave millions of incredibly vulnerable people at the risk of real destitution," he claimed.
Perth, 16 August
In the most hostile protests against the Tories so far, party members had eggs thrown at them and were greeted with chants of 'Tory scum' ahead of the hustings.
MPs claimed older members were intimidated and spat at by pro-independence protesters pushing through the barriers.
Inside, after Scottish Power boss Keith Anderson proposed freezing the energy price cap, Rishi Sunak ruled it out and Liz Truss dismissed it as "sticking plaster".
Ms Truss, who went to primary school in Paisley, described herself as "a child of the union" - though she declined to attempt a Scottish accent - and on demands for a second independence referendum declared: "To me we are not just neighbours, we are family - and I will never let our family be split up."
Belfast, 17 August
Liz Truss said the Northern Ireland protocol was causing unfairness and warned: "Until we sort the issue of the Northern Ireland Protocol, we're not going to get Stormont back up and running. And I've been in discussions with all of the parties in Northern Ireland, I'm determined to make it happen."
Rishi Sunak said: "It is clear that the operation of the protocol, as it's currently being enacted, is putting that position at risk - and I will do everything I can as prime minister to fix that."
Ms Truss also rejected a plea to restore the abortion ban in Northern Ireland while Mr Sunak vowed to be "much tougher" on the benefits system.
And an audience member asked Ms Truss whether her support of Boris Johnson brought into question her "own personal integrity and honesty". She replied, to loud applause: "I don't agree with that. Boris Johnson has been an excellent prime minister."
Manchester, 19 August
A downbeat Rishi Sunak apparently acknowledged he is heading for defeat because he has refused to pander to Conservative activists.
Hitting out at Liz Truss's "bonkers" trade policy, he said: "As you can see in this leadership race, I have not chosen to say the things that people may want to hear. I've said the things that I believe the country needs to hear."
Read more: Who's in the running for the top jobs in the next government?
He also lost his temper with a member of the audience, lambasting a young activist who claimed the south received more funds from the Levelling Up Programme.
"For you to say that there are places in the south that don't need investment is simply completely wrong," said Mr Sunak. "And if you think the Conservative government is going to get re-elected by telling people in the south that we don't give a stuff about them and they don't have needs, I don't know what planet you're on."
Birmingham, 23 August
Liz Truss said she wants more free schools and "more grammar schools in every area". She told the audience: "I send both of my daughters to a grammar school, but they only had that choice because we're in a particular part of London. I want people to have that choice right across the country."
And repeating a pledge she made on Sky News' The Battle for Number 10 on 4 August, she also vowed to divert billions of pounds for social care from the NHS to councils.
The £13billion a year earmarked for the NHS from the recent National Insurance rise would be diverted to local authorities to pay for older people's care as soon as possible, she said.
More controversially, she suggested she would not appoint an independent ethics adviser following the resignation of Lord Geidt who was appointed by Boris Johnson and later quit.
Rishi Sunak, after all but ruling out serving in a Liz Truss cabinet in an interview earlier, refused to say he would vote for what he sees as Ms Truss's "unfunded tax cuts" in the Commons if she wins the leadership race.
He said: "You're getting into all these hypotheticals." The following day he was forced to say he would "always support a Conservatives government".
Norwich, 25 August
These hustings came alive during the quick-fire rounds, when Liz Truss risked a diplomatic row with France and was disobliging about Sir Keir Starmer.
The first question was: "President Macron, friend or foe?" Without hesitation Rishi Sunak replied: "Friend." But Ms Truss later replied: "The jury's out."
She said she'd judge him, if she became PM, on deeds, not words. Sacre bleu! The President responded by claiming France and Britain would be facing "serious problems" if they could not say whether they were friends or enemies.
Read more: What have Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss pledged for the country?
Then came the question: "Who would you rather be stuck in a lift with, Keir Starmer or Nicola Sturgeon?" After a big laugh, Mr Sunak responded: "I'd take the stairs."
The audience loved it. Ms Truss, however, replied: "Nicola Sturgeon." Why? Because she'd try to talk her out of her separatist policies, she said. Being stuck in a lift with the Labour leader, she said, would be "extremely boring".
That was a strange answer, given that at the Exeter hustings she'd said she'd ignore Scotland's first minister and dismissed her as "an attention seeker".
London, 31 August
In a noisy and boisterous finale at Wembley Arena, on the cost of living Liz Truss ruled out energy rationing - but Rishi Sunak said nothing should be ruled out. Ms Truss also promised "no new taxes" and rejected a windfall tax, but Mr Sunak said he was proud to have introduced one.
Ms Truss also hinted she may axe motorway speed limits and vowed to review so-called "smart" motorways, but didn't put the brakes on proposals to swap ministers' British-built Jaguars for German Audis.
She was introduced by Michael Gove, who called for the party to unite behind whoever wins and won applause for praising Boris Johnson.
Mr Sunak was magnanimous about his rival, calling her a "fantastic Foreign Secretary" and a "proud and compassionate Conservative".
So the hustings finally ended on an upbeat note, with less of the acrimony of previous encounters and an apparent desire to heal the wounds of the contest.
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Drummer for The Monkees and the only surviving member of the band, Micky Dolenz, has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to obtain any records the bureau has that pertain to him and investigations on him.
A complaint filed by Dolenz said the band was investigated by the FBI for alleged anti-Vietnam war activities in 1967 after they showed images during a concert protesting the war.
Another matter the band was investigated about was redacted according to the complaint. A portion of the FBI file was previously released publicly over 10 years ago, but 77-year-old Dolenz wants to see more of the report.
The FBI said, "References to the band appear in two places in FBI files: a 1967 Los Angeles Field Office memorandum on anti-Vietnam war activities and a second document redacted entirely."
The lawsuit says, "Mr. Dolenz has exhausted all necessary required administrative remedies with respect to his request," via his Freedom of Information Act/Privacy Act rights. | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/only-surviving-member-of-the-monkees-sues-fbi | 2022-09-01T00:40:22Z | https://www.wmar2news.com/news/national/only-surviving-member-of-the-monkees-sues-fbi | false |
DALLAS, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) BCL of Texas announced today that it will offer loans ranging from $10,000-$75,000 to traditionally underserved businesses. The Dallas Small Business Diversity Fund, a $1 million investment from Comerica Bank, will specifically target Dallas County women and minority-owned businesses with two or more years in operation.
An additional $1 million investment from Comerica will be allocated to BCL's Growth Fund for larger business loans in its Texas target market.
"We know that many minority businesses are often self-funded due to lack of access to capital, and a key component of our mission is to provide emerging small businesses opportunities to expand their operations," said Rosa Rios Valdez, BCL of Texas President and CEO. "We want to help level the playing field with this fund."
The loan application general requirements are as follows: must be a minority, woman or veteran business owner located in a rural, redevelopment or low- to moderate-income area. In addition, the Dallas Small Business Diversity Fund includes a strategic coaching component with BCL's Entrepreneurship Specialists. Prior to completing a loan application, prospective applicants are asked to schedule a financial readiness assessment to ensure they have a strong and organized path to growth. Approved borrowers will receive no-cost business coaching throughout the life of the loan.
"At Comerica, we remain committed to investing in CDFIs with more flexible underwriting and collateral requirements than traditional lending programs," said Omar Salah, Comerica Bank's Director of Small Business Banking. "As the leading bank for business, it is imperative that we raise expectations in all the communities we serve by partnering with nonprofits like the BCL of Texas because they are playing an integral role in closing the access to capital gap for minority and women-owned businesses."
In 2021, Comerica made a three-year, $5 billion small business lending commitment to support communities disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. As of June 30, 2022, Comerica has assisted more than 8,600 small businesses and funded $2.4 billion (49% of goal) of the loan commitment.
To schedule a Dallas Small Business Diversity Fund consultation visit bcloftexas.org/DDF, or contact BCL of Texas Loan Officer David R. Arriola (darriola@bcloftexas.org; (214) 688-7456 x126).
Business & Community Lenders (BCL) of Texas is a statewide 501(c)3 nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI) committed to Building Strong Communities. BCL supports Texans to acquire wealth-building assets, such as homeownership and entrepreneurship, with the financial tools and education necessary to build personal net worth. With an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion, we serve communities of color, women, veterans, rural communities, and low- and moderate-income individuals, families, and small business owners.
Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) is a financial services company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and strategically aligned by three business segments: The Commercial Bank, The Retail Bank and Wealth Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping people and businesses be successful. In addition to Texas, Comerica Bank locations can be found in Arizona, California, Florida and Michigan, with select businesses operating in several other states, as well as in Canada and Mexico. Comerica reported total assets of $86.9 billion as of June 30, 2022.
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OAKLAND, Calif. (KRON) — The Oakland Police Department is looking for a suspect in connection to attempted rape and robbery, the department announced Wednesday on social media. On Aug. 28 around 9:30 a.m., officers responded to a report of the crime on the 2900 block of Parker Avenue.
The suspect is described as a Black man in his 30s, 5-foot-10, wearing a blue beanie, red jacket, dark pants, and red shoes. OPD said this incident appears to be a random act of violence.
The victim told police an armed man approached them from behind. Police said the man tackled the victim then began to sexually assault them. The victim screamed for help, which caused the man to run away with the victim’s cell phone.
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NEW YORK — It began as an odd-looking pimple, or perhaps as a weird rash, or maybe as a sudden wave of fatigue in the middle of a hot summer day. The doctor was stumped, or said it was not a big deal, or — just maybe — identified it right away: monkeypox.
New York City has been the epicenter of an outbreak of an old disease that has created new havoc. More than 18,000 cases have been identified across the United States, as of the end of August, and nearly 3,000 of them have been found in the city, mostly among men who have sex with men. Increased access to an effective antiviral medication called tecovirimat, or Tpoxx, and an effort to vaccinate thousands of people most at risk have led to eased symptoms for some.
But not for everyone: Infected lesions and other complications still land some patients in the hospital. Even those with mild cases are forced to isolate at home for weeks, away from family, friends and pets. Many who recover carry psychological wounds or face social stigma. Others remain deeply frustrated with the sluggish public health response that has left so many in their community vulnerable.
Monkeypox mainly spreads through close physical contact, including sexual contact, although it can also spread via bed linens or other materials used by an infected person. People with monkeypox often get rashes or lesions, and experience flu-like symptoms.
Fatalities from the disease have been rare. Still, more than a dozen people died of monkeypox globally this year and authorities are examining whether monkeypox caused the death of a person in Texas this month. And even as new cases of monkeypox have begun to decline in New York City and around the world, doctors and scientists warn that cases are still rising in some places and that the disease remains both dangerous and not very well understood. Whether monkeypox is eradicated in New York City or becomes endemic remains to be seen.
Hazmat suits
Boomer Banks
Miguel Anda, a nightlife host and sex worker known professionally as Boomer Banks, hardly noticed the odd-looking pimple that appeared on his face June 2, when New York City had fewer than a dozen diagnosed cases of monkeypox. He had read about monkeypox, however, and it worried him.
Most New Yorkers did not have the virus on their radar at the start of the summer. But Anda remembers the AIDS crisis; he is HIV-positive. And as a sex worker, he said, he tries to be “more informed and more of an advocate” when it comes to sexual health.
When a second strange pimple appeared on the palm of his hand, he started “freaking out.”
Anda does not have health insurance, so he called the man who used to be his doctor, Demetre Daskalakis, a former New York City health official with a long history of activism in the LGBTQ community who now works for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (On Aug. 2, President Joe Biden appointed him to help lead the national monkeypox response.)
Daskalakis “was trying to console me and assure me that everything was going to be fine,” Anda said.
The doctor urged him to contact his primary care provider, who told Anda to call the Department of Health, who told him to go to the emergency room, and then, when Anda pushed back, suggested a local clinic.
When he arrived there, he found doctors and nurses waiting for him in full protective equipment, as if he had the plague. Some seemed scared, and all were “a little baffled,” he said. The medical staff stood in the doorway to speak to him from a distance. “They were in hazmat suits. It just felt very sci-fi.”
Later, staff members told him he was the first person they tested for monkeypox. Some were caring, but others looked at him, he said, “like I could kill them.”
Anda went home to Hell’s Kitchen, where he waited eight days for his test results. He found friends to babysit his dog during the month he spent in quarantine, out of fear he might infect his pet. New lesions appeared on his face on his 42nd birthday, and their extreme itchiness kept him awake for two days. The lesions left his face “ravaged,” he said.
Two decades ago, Anda was addicted to meth, had AIDS and was hospitalized for a month with pneumonia. He has been sober and had an undetectable HIV viral load since then, but monkeypox triggered painful memories.
“Being scared, not knowing what was going on,” Anda said. “All the talking to doctors, and them not knowing what to do. It made me scared for me. It made me scared for my community.”
Saturday night in the ER
Taylor Minnis
Taylor Minnis, 32, thought his monkeypox was getting better, right up until the moment he was admitted to the hospital.
Minnis had been sick for two weeks, isolated at home in the East Village with exhaustion, flu-like symptoms and lesions that spread “like wildfire” across his body. One day, he woke up in intense pain, with purple swelling above his genitals that spread toward his leg. He bundled up to cover the lesions and went to the emergency room.
“Out of nowhere it was extremely infected,” he said, referring to the lesions.
Instead of a quick visit, the doctors gave him a CT scan, OxyContin for the pain and bag after bag of intravenous antibiotics.
“Saturday night in New York City in the emergency room — I’d rather be at the DMV,” he said.
Monkeypox patients can be hospitalized for a range of complications, usually related to lesions or swelling in the throat or rectum that can make it difficult to eat, drink or go to the bathroom.
But Minnis was stricken by a complication — a skin infection — that doctors said can sometimes happen in monkeypox cases.
When he first became ill, Minnis’ doctor said he wasn’t sick enough to justify giving him Tpoxx, the antiviral medicine. But two weeks later Minnis did some searching online and realized his doctor was wrong: He was eligible for Tpoxx because he had psoriasis, a skin condition that put him at risk for more severe complications.
The discovery upset him — it felt like part of a larger pattern of medical authorities fumbling their response to the outbreak. “I honestly feel like my own doctor,” he said. “They just left this all on us, to figure out what to do.”
At the hospital, doctors said he qualified for a Tpoxx study being conducted at NYU Langone Medical Center.
The medicine helped, but Minnis was in the hospital for three days. “New lesions are still popping up here and there,” he said, interviewed from his hospital bed.
Warning the ballroom scene
Dominic Faison
Dominic Faison, 35, is the father of the House of Ebony’s New York chapter, his group, or family, in the city’s competitive ballroom scene — a mostly Black and Latino LGBTQ subculture of dance and fashion that has become more widely known in recent years through television shows like “Pose” and “Legendary.”
Faison, who is known in the scene as Dominic Ebony, had competed at a ball June 25. Balls are busy places, with lots of close contact. “There’s a lot of hugging,” he said, adding: “A lot of us like to put our arms around each other’s necks while we are talking.” But he hadn’t had sex for more than a month before his symptoms began.
So, when the first bump appeared on Faison’s right temple, he scratched it, thinking it was a pimple, or maybe an allergic reaction to his new soap.
Then a second bump appeared, on the side of his penis. He also felt nauseated and feverish, so he called Callen-Lorde, his sexual health clinic. On July 7, a doctor there swabbed his lesions for monkeypox.
On July 11, he went to a local emergency room as his rash got worse. The staff there tested him again and sent him home. The original test finally came back that night; he was positive. Callen-Lorde then helped him sign up for Tpoxx, which he qualified for since he is HIV positive. On July 14, a delivery service dropped the drug off on his doorstep.
Faison spent two weeks in his room with the blinds closed, to avoid being seen. He said he felt like he had “chickenpox and the flu at the same time.” The mental toll of isolation, and seeing the ugly lesions on his body, he said, were as hard as the physical toll. His partner, who cared for him, also eventually got infected.
The Tpoxx helped dry out his sores, and he took Benadryl to help with the itch. About three weeks after he got sick, he returned to his job at Boom Health in the Bronx, where he helps people get treatment for HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C. He said he was just glad to have gotten through it.
Faison was one of the first in the ballroom scene to be public about his illness on Facebook. He said he found it frustrating that more people aren’t heeding his warnings and limiting their contact with others. The rash can be so subtle, he said, that sometimes people don’t even know they have it.
“We can’t save everyone,” Faison said. “But if we can save the majority, or at least one, it is a step.”
His doctor misdiagnosed him
Brian Rice
Aware of the growing risk of monkeypox for gay men, Brian Rice received his first dose of the monkeypox vaccine July 13. Eight days later, he found a lesion near his genitals.
When Rice, 43, went to his dermatologist that day for an annual cancer screening, he asked the doctor to take a look. The doctor peered at his sore through a magnifying glass, then gave Rice the all-clear. “He said, ‘No big deal, give it a couple of days, it should go away,’” said Rice, who is an HIV-positive cancer survivor.
But it did not go away. Instead, the lesion grew. By Monday, July 25, new symptoms had begun: pain, itchiness and swelling of his penis, as well as discharge.
He made an appointment with his primary care provider.
“The nurse practitioner looked at the lesion and said, ‘That looks like a classic monkeypox lesion,’” said Rice. Medical staff swabbed it and sent the sample off for testing, but because Rice’s HIV status put him in a high-risk category, he was told to start taking Tpoxx right away.
“I was petrified,” he said.
When Rice got home, he moved his stuff into the guest room of the home he shares with his husband, Jason, in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. He began using the guest bathroom and set aside kitchen towels for his own use. And he kept his dog at arm’s length, to the animal’s dismay and confusion.
At first, the genital pain increased, making it harder to sleep, but the medicine soon had a dramatic effect. The pain and swelling eased, and his anxiety waned.
He allowed the dog to lick his face again, but just his ear.
Within a week, the monkeypox had almost totally cleared. The vaccine may have helped, he said, but the key was being prescribed Tpoxx right away.
“If I waited,” he said, “this would have gone very, very differently for me.”
Creating a Zoom community
Jeffrey Galaise
Every day at 6 p.m., Jeffrey Galaise turned on his webcam and started a Zoom call that had grown from a nightly check-in with a few sick friends into an online support group for dozens of people with monkeypox.
Galaise had never met most of them. The call drew people from across the country (including one man from Poland) who had few resources, little social support and no idea what the future held. But they all needed someone to talk to.
“I have story after story after story of people coming to me because they didn’t know where else to go,” said Galaise, who works for the New York City Department of Education.
Some participants talked about the loneliness of quarantine. Others described homophobic experiences they had seeking help from doctors. Many were worried about telling their bosses, co-workers or others in their lives about why they had been out sick. Some kept their cameras off; others refused to tell anyone their names.
“I can’t tell you the amount of times I’ve cried,” Galaise said. “The gravity of this is so complex. It’s more than just like, you know, covering itself up with a Band-Aid or, you know, getting through the day.”
The nightly call was inspired by a popular gay doctor on social media who took the time to chat with Galaise when his own monkeypox symptoms began. And it was one of several rituals that occupied his days in quarantine.
He began each morning by doing a thorough count of his lesions in the bathtub. At one point he had 65.
“My routine was basically I would fill the bathtub, try to go to the bathroom, cry, scream on the ground, then I would jump right into the bath because I was so unbelievably itchy and in so much pain from trying to go to the bathroom,” Galaise said.
After the bath, another routine began. Because he lives with a roommate, he would spend 30 minutes disinfecting the bathroom every time he used it, even with a 102-degree fever.
“I would wipe everything down with the sanitizer, bleach everything, and then as I was leaving I would spray Lysol all over everything,” he said.
Monkeypox shrunk Galaise’s world down to his bedroom in Hell’s Kitchen and that bleach-fumed bathroom.
“The only reason I made it through the day was because I was talking to other people that were going through the same experience that I was,” he said. “Because one other sick person took their time to talk to me and I took my time to talk to them.”
Doctor’s orders: Eat bacon
Joshua Moran
Joshua Moran’s prescription for Tpoxx came with surprising instructions: Take it with a meal of at least 600 calories and 25 grams of fat. (The fat helps the medication’s effectiveness.)
“This is the only time a doctor will tell me to eat this poorly,” he recalled thinking. He cooked four strips of bacon and downed two Eggo waffles with extra butter and syrup.
That feast was the high point in what had been a profound period of seclusion during quarantine.
Although Moran finally got a vaccine July 24, he took to his bed later that same afternoon, feeling hot and faint. Around that time, he noticed a small patch of irritated skin on his penis, and booked an appointment at Callen-Lorde. His doctor initially thought it was syphilis, but testing revealed it was a monkeypox lesion.
Moran tried to keep his dog, a Chihuahua, at a distance. “He’s been a little sad,” he said. Moran turned 30 in early August, and had to celebrate over FaceTime with friends, with a slice of confetti cake with buttercream icing from Magnolia Bakery.
As the days passed, he began to worry about how much sick time he would need to take from his job as an assistant store manager at a Starbucks on the Upper West Side. When he returned to work, he decided to tell his colleagues about his illness; he had been away so long, it felt weird not to.
“Everyone was good about it,” he said. “No one was weird.”
There was an unpleasant moment at work the following week, however. A customer overheard him telling a colleague about his recent bout with monkeypox, and asked why he was allowed to come to work. “It was clarified to them that I was cleared to come back,” Moran said.
“I’ve been bullied my whole life,” he added. The encounter left him momentarily upset, but he let it go: “Some people are ignorant.”
‘I don’t want to infect others’
Oscar Diaz
Oscar Diaz, a 30-year-old consultant and artist, stopped by a CVS on July 16 to pick up medicine for a sick friend. The friend had tested negative for COVID-19, and the virus seemed to be run-of-the-mill. The two shared a meal — “Chicken noodle soup for you,” Diaz recalled saying — and a hug.
It was the sort of gesture Diaz, who is queer, transgender and nonbinary and who uses they/them pronouns, was determined to bring back with the pandemic waning. But shortly after the visit, the friend developed a lesion on his knuckle and tested positive for monkeypox.
For weeks, Diaz had been trying to get vaccinated against monkeypox, but because of widespread shortages, they’d had little success. “It was very inaccessible,” Diaz said.
They were anxious for their own health after their friend’s positive test, but also at the possibility that they had unwittingly exposed their roommates in Brooklyn to the virus. Diaz spent hours calling clinics and refreshing the city’s online monkeypox vaccine finder. On July 22, they finally snagged an appointment.
The day after the appointment, they woke up with a fever, swollen lymph nodes and what appeared to be an ingrown hair near their groin. The spot became a lesion, but the fever broke. Diaz wore a mask and carried a Lysol can whenever they ventured into the common areas of their home. They called everyone they’d come into contact with in the previous few weeks to let them know they may have been exposed to monkeypox.
More than two weeks after Diaz’s first symptoms, their doctor gave them the green light to reenter society. Diaz usually drops off their laundry, but plans to do the next few loads themselves, fearing the clothes could be infectious. “I don’t want to infect others,” Diaz said. “I want to make sure it’s done on high heat.”
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Motive Energy Powers into the Dallas-Fort Worth Market by Acquiring Texas Industrial Energy
The largest distributor of DEKA industrial batteries and ACT chargers in the United States nabs metroplex exclusive
ANAHEIM, Calif., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Motive Energy, the leading provider of advanced power and energy solutions in the United States, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Texas Industrial Energy (TIE) located in Carrollton, Texas, effective September 1, 2022. The addition expands Motive's wide range of motive power solutions into the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
With the acquisition, Motive Energy becomes the exclusive motive power representative for DEKA and ACT (Advanced Charging Technologies) covering the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and surrounding areas. DEKA and ACT have long led the industry in top-quality, energy-efficient solutions for battery manufacturing and charging technologies. The Power Solutions division of Motive Energy is on the cutting edge of end-to-end solutions for the material handling industry and is the country's largest distributor of DEKA industrial batteries, ACT chargers, and ACT's battery management system, ACTIntelligent.
Leading the acquisition efforts were Motive Energy senior team members Tony Capolino, President; Matt Smith, Director of Sales; and Tyson Brosz, Director of Operations. The Texas Industrial Energy addition clinches Motive Energy's prominence as the largest distributor of forklift batteries in the state of Texas.
Tony Capolino, President of Motive Energy, said, "I'm excited that Motive will be able to serve all of Texas now, including Dallas-Fort Worth, which is recognized as one of the top three markets in the International Trucking Association (ITA) data. With over 120 service technicians nationwide we will be able to provide end-to-end power solutions for the market and state."
The new facility in Carrollton, Texas joins Motive's extensive network, extending the company's presence to 14 locations nationwide, including its headquarters in Anaheim and an office in Escondido, California; sites in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Las Vegas, Nevada; Nampa, Idaho; Portland, Oregon; and Auburn and Yakima, Washington. The TIE Carrollton location boosts Motive's locations in Texas to five, including teams already established in Houston, San Antonio, El Paso, and Lubbock — giving Texas a solid footprint in the company's expansion.
Motive's experienced sales and service teams are ready to assist new customers located in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex while continuing to service all current clients. Motive Energy provides best-in-class products to the material handling industry including new and used batteries, chargers, watering systems, and battery handling systems. The company has extensive experience with the latest motive power technologies, including lithium-ion batteries. Motive's industry services include battery and charger sales, service and repairs, load testing, comprehensive maintenance programs, Ultra Care & Premium Care, safety assessments, rentals, and battery recycling.
For more than 40 years, Texas Industrial Energy has provided high-quality products and services in the industrial battery and charger market and brings a trusted reputation and valued customer service record to the table. "We are better together than apart," said Jonathan Houston, President of TIE, about the Motive acquisition. "This is a win-win for our current and future customers as we will be able to provide them with better end-to-end solutions."
Motive Energy would like to acknowledge Jimmy Hilton and Pat Montoux and their family for their success. They previously ran Texas Industrial Energy for over 40 years and Motive Energy is thankful for their leadership and customer service. Motive Energy is glad to have Pat Montoux and Jonathan Houston joining the Motive team and continuing to serve our customers.
Established in 1979 in Southern California, Motive Energy (Power Solutions) is a leading provider of advanced power and energy solutions. Driven by the desire to deliver premium quality products, Motive Energy provides all battery, power, renewable energy, and charging solutions for your business. As the largest forklift battery and ACT charger distributor in the United States, Motive Energy delivers high-quality products and sustainable solutions that help customers diversify their fleet in the most efficient, cost-effective manner. No matter where you are on your journey to optimize your fleet or business, Motive Energy has the batteries, energy sources, and charging solutions you need to confidently take the next step into the future. For additional information, visit https://www.motiveenergy.com/power-solutions/.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neuberger Berman High Yield Strategies Fund Inc. (NYSE American: NHS) (the "Fund") has announced a distribution declaration of $0.0905 per share of common stock. The distribution announced today is payable on September 30, 2022, has a record date of September 15, 2022 and has an ex-date of September 14, 2022.
Under its level distribution policy, the Fund anticipates that it will make regular monthly distributions, subject to market conditions, of $0.0905 per share of common stock, unless further action is taken to determine another amount. The Fund's ability to maintain its current distribution rate will depend on a number of factors, including the amount and stability of income received from its investments, the cost of leverage and the level of other Fund fees and expenses. There is no assurance that the Fund will always be able to pay a distribution of any particular amount or that a distribution will consist only of net investment income.
Due to an effort to maintain a stable distribution amount, the distribution announced today, as well as future distributions, may consist of net investment income, net realized capital gains and return of capital. In compliance with Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, a notice would be provided for any distribution that does not consist solely of net investment income. The notice would be for informational purposes and not for tax reporting purposes, and would disclose, among other things, estimated portions of the distribution, if any, consisting of net investment income, capital gains and return of capital. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions paid in 2022 will be made after the end of the year.
About Neuberger Berman
Neuberger Berman, founded in 1939, is a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager. The firm manages a range of strategies—including equity, fixed income, quantitative and multi-asset class, private equity, real estate and hedge funds—on behalf of institutions, advisors and individual investors globally. With offices in 25 countries, Neuberger Berman's diverse team has over 2,500 professionals. For eight consecutive years, the company has been named first or second in Pensions & Investments Best Places to Work in Money Management survey (among those with 1,000 employees or more). In 2020, the PRI named Neuberger Berman a Leader, a designation awarded to fewer than 1% of investment firms for excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. The PRI also awarded Neuberger Berman an A+ in every eligible category for our approach to ESG integration across asset classes. The firm manages $418 billion in client assets as of June 30, 2022. For more information, please visit our website at www.nb.com.
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