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unitQ provides concrete, data-driven guidance on how to halt product quality issues for upcoming release
BURLINGAME, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- unitQ, the leading platform empowering companies to take a user-centric, data-driven approach to improving product quality, today shared insights into product quality issues organizations might expect with the debut of iOS 16 in the coming days.
With the previous iOS 15 update, unitQ analyzed a wide range of apps from business and productivity, to dating and social networking, finding that complaints from mobile app users increased dramatically during the transition. From a month before to a month after iOS 15 was released on September 20, 2021, missing notifications in dating apps spiked 114%, upload issues in the photo-video industry jumped 132%, the mobile gaming sector saw a 300% increase in user complaints that their hero "died for no reason," and concerns from users of finance apps that their "data disappeared" increased 150%.
"Destructive quality-of-life or customer-churning issues from iOS 15 software update mean the rollout of iOS 16 will likely cause headaches for end users and, by default, developers — despite their best intentions," said Christian Wiklund, Founder and CEO at unitQ. "But how long developers and their organizations allow product quality issues to linger in their apps is another story — a story whose ending depends on how and if organizations listen to what their end users are saying about them."
unitQ Monitor provides organizations with real-time insights and actionable intelligence necessary to identify and fix those product quality issues that are the top concerns for your users. In today's crowded app landscape, quality is a true market differentiator that can help businesses scale efficiently. With the help of machine learning and AI, unitQ captures user feedback in more than 70 languages from dozens of sources — including the Apple App Store, Discord, Google Play Store, Reddit, Twitter, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and among others YouTube. unitQ also integrates with productivity tools such as Slack, PagerDuty, Zendesk and Jira.
Companies including Spotify, Klarna, HelloFresh and Udemy harness this data to visualize how existing and new product features are impacting their users across regions, app versions, and operating systems in real time. unitQ algorithms enable organizations to harness this real-time user feedback to take a measured, data-driven approach to their product quality efforts, fix issues faster, and leverage insights into roadmaps.
unitQ found that half of users polled will not do business with a company unless it has at least a four star rating, and nearly three quarters of users won't buy a product before they've read the reviews. When app experiences don't meet users' expectations, they are likely to file more tickets for support teams and submit lower app ratings and negative reviews — all of which damages a brand. New users are less likely to try the product and existing users become less engaged, and churn results.
For the purposes of this study, our charts are based on the ingestion of tens of thousands of iOS App Store reviews from more than 4,400 apps for the time period of one month before to one month after Apple's release of iOS 15 on September 20, 2021.
Overall, as illustrated in the chart below, social networking apps saw the biggest increase in users reporting product quality issues after Apple updated to iOS 15 last year. Following social media was the photo-video sector, gaming and so on.
unitQ is an AI-enabled platform that listens to signals from an organization's user base. unitQ is arming organizations with real-time actionable insights to build a better customer experience both immediately and into the future to improve product, reduce churn, boost star ratings and build great experiences.
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Legislative Audit report shows Transportation Trust Fund is in trouble
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Nearly $15 billion is the current cost of all of Louisiana’s infrastructure needs. A report from the Legislative Auditors Office shows our states transportation trust fund will fall short of meeting that number. But just how short?
“A whole 15 billion short actually. And we’d like to point out that this is construction backlog as of 2019,” Irina Hampton with the Legislative Auditor’s Office said.
The state’s Transportation Trust Fund is almost entirely generated through our gas tax, about 20 cents per gallon. Lawmakers in the 90′s agreed to put 4 cents toward specific projects approved back then and the remaining 16 cents set aside for future use. We have not seen an increase in the gas tax since the 90′s, nor has it been fixed to account for inflation or the cost of materials today.
“And so, the remaining 16 cents is having to help cover those 4 cent projects. So, the remaining 16 cents which could be used to decrease the backlog isn’t even enough,” said Gina Brown, also with the Legislative Auditors Office.
On top of the gas tax not making enough money to meet the state’s needs, gas power cars are becoming more fuel efficient.
“And so, in our report we were able to do a projection on what this will result in in terms of our gas tax collections over the next 10 years...and it doesn’t look good. It’s about over half a billion dollars less we would collect,” Brown added.
Dr. Shawn Wilson with DOTD says there were no surprises in the report.
“It validates our approach and argument. And it also validates the fact that we comply with the way transportation trust fund dollars are supposed to be spent,” said Dr. Shawn Wilson with DOTD.
Drivers using electric cars don’t pay a gas tax. Instead, thanks to a new law passed last session, electric car owners pay a road usage fee. But fees are self-reported when filing state income tax.
“That is unfortunately a system flaw that shows how old our current collection system is and at the federal level, the ability to identify a vehicle by the type of energy source it uses. And so, I, working on the honor system is really the easiest and most efficient way for us to get started collecting a gas tax,” Dr. Wilson continued.
Of course, if you get caught lying on your state income tax it could cost you big fines and even jail time. The auditors I spoke with today tell me they hope to be invited back to the capitol to speak in front of the state task force on electric vehicles.
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WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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FLOOD WARNING
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
436 PM CDT Tue Sep 6 2022
...The National Weather Service in Midland/Odessa TX has issued a
Flood Warning for the following rivers in Texas...
Rio Grande at Castolon affecting Brewster County.
Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE affecting Presidio County.
Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge affecting Presidio
County.
Rio Grande at Boquillas affecting Brewster County.
Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch affecting Brewster County.
.Thunderstorms have produced heavy rainfall over the Rio Conchos
basin over the past few weeks. As a result, high flows are expected
to come out of the Rio Conchos and into the Rio Grande over the next
week. These flows may result in considerable flooding of the Rio
Grande from Presidio downstream through Big Bend National Park.
For the Rio Grande...including Presidio International Bridge,
Presidio 5SE, Castolon, Johnson Ranch, Boquillas...Major flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued late tonight at 445 AM CDT.
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Moderate flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Castolon.
* WHEN...From this afternoon until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet (4.0 meters), the river reaches bankfull,
and no significant damage is expected.
At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), the river reaches minor flood stage,
and lowland flooding begins. The river begins to flood the road
between Santa Elena Canyon and Cottonwood Campground in Big Bend
National Park. The river begins to flood the parking lot at Santa
Elena Canyon, and cut off the nature trail into the canyon.
Campers in Cottonwood Campground need to prepare for possible
evacuations.
At 19.0 feet (5.8 meters), the river reaches moderate flood stage,
and begins flooding Cottonwood Campground. The river inundates
the restrooms upstream at Santa Elena Canyon parking lot. The
river begins to close all area roads.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 4:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 6.9 feet (2.1 meters).
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
tomorrow morning and continue rising to 19.4 feet (5.9
meters) early Saturday morning. Additional rises are possible
thereafter.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet (4.6 meters).
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (feet):
Fld Observed Tue Wed Thu Fri
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
Rio Grande
Castolon 15.0 6.9 Tue 4pm 7.0 16.7 18.5 19.3
Below are the latest river stages and forecasts (meters):
Castolon 4.6 2.1 Tue 4pm 2.1 5.1 5.6 5.9
* WHERE...Rio Grande below Presidio 5SE.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet (2.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood
stage, and low lying areas begin to flood.
At 11.0 feet (3.4 meters), minor flooding continues along the
river. Irrigation pumps may need to be removed. No threats to
residences or other structures are known to occur.
At 13.0 feet (4.0 meters), the river reaches moderate flood
stage. Farmland near the river will be inundated. Water may
begin flooding low lying areas of FM 170.
- At 4:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 8.2 feet (2.5 meters).
this evening and continue rising to 13.1 feet (4.0 meters)
early Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible
- Flood stage is 9.0 feet (2.7 meters).
Fld Observed Tue Wed Thu Fri
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
Presidio 5SE 9.0 8.2 Tue 4pm 8.9 11.2 12.8 13.0
Presidio 5SE 2.7 2.5 Tue 4pm 2.7 3.4 3.9 4.0
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Presidio International Bridge.
* IMPACTS...At 12.0 feet (3.7 meters), the river reaches bankfull,
after which the flood plain between the levees begins to flood.
No damage is expected.
At 15.5 feet (4.7 meters), the river reaches minor flood stage,
and flooding between the levees occurs. No damage to structures
is expected.
At 20.0 feet (6.1 meters), the river reaches moderate flood stage,
inundating the plain between the levees. Erosion of the levees is
likely. Water may seep through the levees, flooding adjacent
farmland.
- At 4:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 15.9 feet (4.8 meters).
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 4:15 PM CDT Tuesday was 15.9 feet (4.8 meters).
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 20.7 feet (6.3
meters) Friday evening. Additional rises are possible
- Flood stage is 15.5 feet (4.7 meters).
Fld Observed Tue Wed Thu Fri
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
Presidio Internation 15.5 15.9 Tue 4pm 15.7 18.4 20.5 20.7
Presidio Internation 4.7 4.9 Tue 4pm 4.8 5.6 6.3 6.3
* WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Boquillas.
and no damage is expected. Preparations may be necessary to
remove water pumps. The park should be notified at this time if
additional rises are expected so they will have time to remove the
pumps.
At 13.0 feet (4.0 meters), the river reaches minor flood stage.
Water reaches the water pumps maintained by the park service that
are used to water the campgrounds and to provide water to the
employee living quarters. It may be necessary for park personnel
to remove the pumps.
At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), the river reaches moderate flood
stage. Water pumps submerge.
At 19.0 feet (5.8 meters), the river reaches the bottom of
telemetry box near the pump house.
At 20.0 feet (6.1 meters), the river reaches major flood stage.
Rio Grande Village campground begins to flood. Evacuations may be
necessary. The rain gauge near pump house will be affected.
At 22.0 feet (6.7 meters), the river completely submerges the
telemetry box near the pump house, rendering it useless.
At 25.0 feet (7.6 meters), the river continues to inundate Rio
Grande Village campground. The campground store also begins to
flood at stages over 25 feet (7.62 meters).
At 26.3 feet (8.0 meters), the river threatens the Big Bend Park
employee living quarters at Rio Grande Village. Evacuations will
likely be required.
- At 4:00 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 30.2 feet (9.2 meters).
ending at 4:00 PM CDT Tuesday was 30.6 feet (9.3 meters).
late tomorrow evening and continue rising to 18.4 feet (5.6
meters) Sunday morning.
- Flood stage is 13.0 feet (4.0 meters).
Fld Observed Tue Wed Thu Fri
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
Boquillas 13.0 30.2 Tue 4pm 6.3 12.0 15.6 17.4
Boquillas 4.0 9.2 Tue 4pm 1.9 3.7 4.8 5.3
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING UNTIL FURTHER
* WHAT...Major flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Rio Grande at Johnson Ranch.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning until further notice.
minor lowland flooding occurs, and no significant damage is
expected.
At 15.0 feet (4.6 meters), flood stage is reached. Moderate
lowland flooding begins. Roads that lead to Cottonwood Campground
and River Road may flood. Stages are practically synonymous with
the gage at Cottonwood Campground at Castolon (CSTT2), and
therefore represent the reach from Santa Elena Canyon through
Cottonwood Campground, where damage may occur. Cattle also graze
in the lowlands, and may be threatened.
At 19.0 feet (5.8 meters), the river reaches major flood stage.
Flooding begins to occur upstream in Cottonwood Campground at
Castolon, as stages at each location are practically synonymous.
Moderate lowland flooding begins at the gage site, but no damage
occurs. The gage is inaccessible, as River Road is impassable at
several locations.
- At 4:15 PM CDT Tuesday the stage was 9.2 feet (2.8 meters).
late tomorrow morning and continue rising to 20.4 feet (6.2
meters) Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible
Fld Observed Tue Wed Thu Fri
Location Stg Stg Day/Time 7pm 7pm 7pm 7pm
Johnson Ranch 15.0 9.2 Tue 4pm 9.4 16.7 19.4 19.9
Johnson Ranch 4.6 2.8 Tue 4pm 2.9 5.1 5.9 6.1
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New research found that 35% of families in the United States that work full-time year-round do not have enough money to cover the costs of basic needs.
The study was conducted by researchers at Brandeis University’s diversitydatakids.org program at the Institute for Child, Youth and Family Policy.
Researchers said more than half of full-time working Black and Hispanic families cannot afford basic needs. The study showed that 25% of white families and 23% of Asian and Pacific Islander families who work full-time cannot afford basic needs.
According to the study, the situation is especially dire for low-income families with children. The researchers found that 77% of those who work full time do not earn enough to cover housing, food, and child care.
The researchers said that in order for families to afford the necessities, they should be making about $11.00 more per hour.
Black and Hispanic families would need to earn more than $12.00 per hour, the researchers said.
“Full-time work alone isn’t enough to cover the everyday essentials most families need to support themselves, which creates significant financial hurdles to support children,” said Pamela Joshi, Ph.D., senior research scientist and lead study author. “We’re seeing that full-time work provides even fewer necessary resources to Black and Hispanic families. That’s a problem because it drives inequities in child well-being. These results are a wake-up call for decision makers to prioritize policies that address income inequality and racial and ethnic equity and extend real opportunities for economic self-sufficiency.” | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/study-finds-35-of-american-families-who-work-full-time-dont-earn-enough-to-cover-basic-needs | 2022-09-06T23:21:37Z | https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/national/study-finds-35-of-american-families-who-work-full-time-dont-earn-enough-to-cover-basic-needs | true |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The high school football season is getting into full swing, and so is our plays of the week. Nick Walters has another cinematic edit for the best plays we saw in our Fearless Friday show for week 1.
- Lake Hamilton running back, kick returner Justin Crutchmer
- Glen Rose running back Heath Ballance
- Little Rock Christian tight end Ethan Ross
- Star City quarterback Mason Taylor
- Prairie Grove running back Ethan Miller
- Watson Chapel wide receiver Kamarion Ferguson
- Farmington wide receiver Jagger Gordon
- Pulaski Academy quarterback Kel Busby
- Van Buren defensive end Jacob Gavelis
- Camden Fairview defensive end Khaleb Smith
Make sure you catch Fearless Friday on FOX16 Friday nights at 9:30 at 10:30 for all your coverage of Arkansas high school football. | https://www.fox16.com/sports/fearless-friday-plays-of-the-week-week-1-2/ | 2022-09-06T23:22:44Z | https://www.fox16.com/sports/fearless-friday-plays-of-the-week-week-1-2/ | false |
By DAVE CAMPBELL
AP Sports Writer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Half of the Big Ten’s 14 teams this season have a punter produced by Prokick Australia. The development academy down under has been supplying major college football programs with game-ready special teamers at a remarkable rate. Purdue’s Jack Ansell, Minnesota’s Mark Crawford, Rutgers’ Adam Korsak, Ohio State’s Jesse Mirco, Illinois’ Hugh Robertson and Iowa’s Tory Taylor are all from Australia. Indiana’s James Evans is a New Zealander. Prokick has landed full scholarships for 190 players and counting. It was founded in 2007 by Nathan Chapman after a brief experience in the NFL.
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McDonald's newest item for fall doesn't have pumpkin or maple flavors. Rather, it's a nostalgic treat from more than three decades ago.
Beginning Sept. 14, the chain is bringing back the cheese Danish, a flaky pastry filled with sweet cream cheese and topped with a buttery streusel and light vanilla drizzle. McDonald's said the limited-time offering is a "fresh take" on a similar pastry it briefly served in the 1980s.
Related video above: Could this be the most expensive McMuffin in the world?
It's the latest example of a fast food giant tapping into nostalgia to excite customers. Pizza Hut recently turned back time, reintroducing its logo from the 1990s. McDonald's frequently brings back the McRib. And Burger King briefly returned the Whopper to its original launch price.
The cheese Danish joins its McCafé bakery lineup, an assortment of baked goods it introduced in 2020 to help invigorate its once-sagging breakfast sales. Similar to its other bakery items, including an apple fritter, a blueberry muffin and a cinnamon roll, the cheese Danish is available all day.
Changing its breakfast lineup has helped McDonald's turn around sales during the crucial part of the day, especially as rivals bolster theirs. Wendy's recently rolled out french toast sticks, a nostalgic item for kids as they head back to school.
A recent report from research firm NDP Group revealed that business for mornings has remained steady in the second quarter of 2022, while other parts of day (including lunch and dinner) declined in the midst of rising menu prices.
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a recent earnings call that breakfast was its "strongest performing daypart," adding that it feels good about it. "It's a change. If you remember, a few years ago, I think there were a bunch of questions about breakfast," he conceded.
Sales at its McDonald's U.S. restaurants open at least 13 months jumped 3.7% in the second quarter, with growth being driven by higher menu prices and "value offerings" on its regular menu as well as through its app. | https://www.wapt.com/article/mcdonalds-new-fall-treat/41090650 | 2022-09-06T23:27:25Z | https://www.wapt.com/article/mcdonalds-new-fall-treat/41090650 | true |
How to watch Eminem's appearance on 'Hard Knocks' season finale originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The last episode of "Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit Lions" is set for Tuesday night.
And the show is going out with a bang.
Hip-hop star Eminem will pay the Lions a visit on the season finale of the HBO and NFL Films series.
Two clips from the episode that were released showed Slim Shady at Lions practice where he (jokingly?) said he would be "great" at any position in the NFL and that he could throw a better ball than quarterback Jared Goff:
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What else could be in store for Eminem's appearance? Maybe an inspirational speech? Or how about a performance from the legendary Detroit rapper?
Here's how you can tune in for the episode:
When is the Detroit Lions 'Hard Knocks' finale?
The "Hard Knocks" season finale starts at 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday.
How can I watch the Detroit Lions 'Hard Knocks' finale?
The finale will air on HBO. You can stream it on HBO Max as well.
How many episodes of 'Hard Knocks' are there?
This will be the fifth and final "Hard Knocks" episode featuring the Lions. The first four episodes are available to watch on HBO Max.
What was the Detroit Lions' record in 2021?
The Lions posted the NFL's second-worst record last season at 3-13-1, but they were much more competitive than their record showed. Six of the Lions' 13 losses were decided by one score.
Who is Dan Campbell?
Dan Campbell is entering his second season as head coach of the Lions. Detroit hired Campbell away from the New Orleans Saints, where he was the tight ends coach and assistant head coach for five seasons.
Campbell, 46, is actually a former Lions player, spending three of his 10 NFL seasons with Detroit. The New York Giants selected Campbell, who was a tight end, in the third round of the 1999 draft out of Texas A&M. He recorded 91 receptions for 934 yards and 11 touchdowns across 114 career NFL games.
Where did Eminem grow up?
Eminem was born in St. Joseph, Missouri. He spent parts of his childhood in Missouri and Detroit.
What is Eminem's real name?
Eminem's full name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/how-to-watch-eminems-appearance-on-detroit-lions-hard-knocks-finale/3355333/ | 2022-09-06T23:27:50Z | https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/sports/how-to-watch-eminems-appearance-on-detroit-lions-hard-knocks-finale/3355333/ | true |
Double down on ending gas dependence to curb bills, PM urged
UK gas reserves are “too small” to curb consumer bills and the Government should focus on a push to help millions of households save energy, senior advisers have urged.
The new Prime Minister is being urged to drive forward efforts to improve insulation for households and provide advice to the public on low or no-cost ways to save energy.
Liz Truss is also being urged to back cheap onshore wind and solar farms, which she criticised in her leadership campaign, as well as electric heat pumps, to reduce the UK’s reliance on natural gas.
In a letter to the new Prime Minister, Climate Change Committee (CCC) chairman Lord Deben and Sir John Armitt, chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), say that addressing the UK’s dependency on fossil fuels is the best way out of the energy and climate crises.
“By doubling down on efforts to end our dependence on gas we can lower consumer energy costs and make meaningful contributions towards combatting climate change,” they say.
The letter says the UK is facing a “set of grim records” of high energy prices, extreme summer temperatures and surging inflation, due to climate change and economic challenges which threaten three-quarters of households with fuel poverty.
And the CCC and NIC chairmen warn gas is expected to stay expensive until 2027, with 90% of the recent increase in the energy price cap driven by gas price rises.
But while Ms Truss has signalled her support for new offshore gas fields and fracking in the UK, the two senior advisers warn the UK cannot address the crisis solely by increasing production of natural gas.
“Greater domestic production of fossil fuels may improve energy security, particularly this winter.
“But our gas reserves – offshore or from shale – are too small to impact meaningfully the prices faced by UK consumers.
“Energy security and reducing the UK’s exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices requires strong policies that reduce energy waste across the economy and boost domestic production of secure low carbon energy.”
Meeting the UK’s legal target to cut climate emissions to zero overall – known as net zero – by 2050 through measures such as energy efficiency and renewables can help secure the UK’s energy sovereignty and protect it from fossil fuel prices, they argue.
(PA Graphics)
In their letter, Lord Deben and Sir John warn 15 million homes need some kind of energy efficiency improvements but there is a lack of credible long-lasting policies to deliver it.
The number of insulation measures installed with government support has tumbled from 2.3 million in 2012 to just 93,500 in 2021.
Slow progress on improving the energy efficiency of hospitals, schools and other public buildings mean they face “extraordinary bills this winter”, with NHS England facing a rise in energy costs from £600 million to £2 billion this year, the advisers warn.
They urge Liz Truss and her administration to develop new policies that will ensure all homeowners increase their home’s energy efficiency to a decent standard by 2035.
Policies are also needed to ensure all rental properties are improved to the standard of energy performance certificate (EPC) C by 2028, and increased investment is required to reduce energy use for public sector buildings.
The new Government also needs to promote a comprehensive energy advice service that would help households to take steps such as turning down the flow temperature of their boilers and simple draught proofing, they say.
Lowering boiler flow temperatures – the temperature of the water that flows through radiators – can alone reduce gas consumption by 6-8%.
Government action is also needed to drive forward low carbon heating systems, such as electric heat pumps, including tackling the relatively higher price of electricity than gas.
“Reducing and ultimately removing our reliance on fossil energy for heating supports both our climate and energy security goals,” they say in their letter.
Renewables are the cheapest form of electricity generation (Gareth Fuller/PA)
And they highlight that renewables are the cheapest form of electricity generation – and are nine times cheaper than current high power prices set by gas.
Lord Deben and Sir John say onshore wind and solar have the potential to be deployed fastest and reduce reliance on natural gas, so the Government should make full use of new auctions for power contracts for the clean energy sources.
The call for a focus on insulation was backed by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) think tank, whose senior analyst Jess Ralston warned the UK needed to increase investment in energy efficiency to save billions of pounds in government borrowing which will be needed to cap energy prices.
“With gas prices set to increase even further next year, expanding the Energy Company Obligation insulation scheme and investing in the basics of loft and cavity wall insulation for millions of homes could reduce future bill bailouts, lock in lower bills for households, bring down inflation and cut our dependence on volatile gas markets,” she said. | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11187253/Double-ending-gas-dependence-curb-bills-PM-urged.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-09-06T23:32:06Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/article-11187253/Double-ending-gas-dependence-curb-bills-PM-urged.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false |
WFO CORPUS CHRISTI Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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AREAL FLOOD ADVISORY
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
510 PM CDT Tue Sep 6 2022
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 615 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of south Texas, including the following
counties, Duval and Jim Wells.
* WHEN...Until 615 PM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 510 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
San Diego.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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Report: EVs Facing Total Scarcity of Their Most Critical Component - Spells Disaster for Biden Goals
Hitting the Biden administration’s goal of a 50 percent reduction in the sale of new gasoline-powered vehicles might be stymied by a shortage of lithium, according to one mining executive.
“Yes, we’ll [eventually] have enough, but not by that time,” Keith Phillips, CEO of Piedmont Lithium, said, according to Yahoo Finance.
“There’s going to be a real crunch to get the material. We don’t have enough in the world to turn that much [lithium] production in the world by 2035,” he said.
The price of lithium has almost doubled in the past year, with much of the short-term increase in lithium coming from outside the U.S. That works against an Inflation Reduction Act tax credit that will require EV components to be sourced in North America.
Piedmont Lithium last week announced it will start building a lithium processing plant in Tennessee next year and has plans to build one in North Carolina as well so that it can meet a demand level of enough lithium for one million vehicles a year when the plants are up and rolling.
“The world has changed,” Phillips said. “We’re now in an era where everyone’s going to want an electric car. The car companies can’t make them fast enough, and people are now looking for the lithium they need for the batteries to go in those electric cars.”
Phillips said businesses face permitting hurdles to open American plants.
“Projects get permitted [in Australia] in under a year,” Phillips said. “Here, it’s two, four, six, seven, eight years, which is a problem, especially in a business that’s booming so fast.”
“Energy security is a national issue,” Phillips said. “I think you’ll see companies that are thinking about battery plants in different parts of the world or lithium conversion plants coming to America because this investment tax credit will be very valuable…The market opportunity is huge.”
Results take time, many said.
“Considering it takes seven years to build a mine and refining plant but only 24 months to build a battery plant, the best part of this decade is needed to establish an entirely new industry in the United States,” said Simon Moores, chief executive of Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, said, according to Reuters.
“The most feasible option is to use recycling … yet the impact of recycling will be very limited when there are barely any EVs coming off the road,” Max Reid, an analyst at WoodMac Battery Raw Materials Service, said.
🪫🚘🇨🇳 – Lithium is in high demand, fuelling price boom for crucial commodity (and worries around supply)
• Lithium is necessary to build batteries for electrical vehicles (EVs)
• China controls 80% of world’s lithium supply, but droughts there are weighing on production pic.twitter.com/ulLzW2y8Cs— Agathe Demarais (@AgatheDemarais) September 6, 2022
Kent Masters, chief executive of Albemarle, the largest publicly traded lithium producer, said the market will remain tight, according to the Financial Times.
“It’s systemic for a pretty long period of time,” Masters said. “For seven to eight years it stays pretty tight.”
The International Energy Agency has said that globally, another 60 lithium mines need to be operational by 2030 to meet emerging needs.
“There’s a serious challenge with lithium availability,” Chris Berry, founder of House Mountain Partners, a battery metals advisor, said.
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BERWYN, Pa., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RM LAW, P.C. announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased Coupang, Inc. ("Coupang" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CPNG) Class A common stock pursuant or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering ("IPO"), for violations of the Securities Act of 1933. Coupang is one of the largest e-commerce companies in Asia.
Coupang shareholders may, no later than October 25, 2022, move the Court for appointment as a lead plaintiff of the Class. If you purchased shares of Coupang and would like to learn more about these claims or if you wish to discuss these matters and have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights, contact Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or to sign up online, click here.
According to the complaint, the Registration Statement in support of the IPO failed to disclose that: (a) Coupang was engaged in improper anti-competitive practices with its suppliers and other third parties in violation of applicable regulations, including: (i) pressuring suppliers to raise prices of products on competing e-commerce platforms in order to ensure Coupang's prices would be more competitive; (ii) coercing suppliers into purchasing advertisements that would benefit Coupang financially; (iii) forcing suppliers to shoulder all expenses from sales promotions; and (iv) requesting wholesale rebates from suppliers without specifying any terms relating to rebate programs, all of which served to artificially maintain the Company's lower prices and artificially inflate the Company's historical revenues and market share; (b) Coupang had improperly adjusted search algorithms and manipulated product reviews on its marketplace platform in order to prioritize its own private-label branded products over those of other sellers and merchants, to the detriment of consumers, merchants, and suppliers; (c) unbeknownst to its Rocket WOW members, Coupang was selling products to non-member customers at lower prices than those offered to its Rocket WOW members; (d) Coupang subjected its workforce to extreme, unsafe, and unhealthy working conditions; (e) all of the above illicit practices exposed the Company to a heightened, but undisclosed, risk of reputational and regulatory scrutiny that would harm the Company's critical relationships with consumers, merchants, suppliers, and the workforce; and (f) that Coupang's lower prices, historical revenues, competitive advantages, and growing market share were the result of systemic, improper, unethical, and/or illegal practices, and, thus, unsustainable.
By July 14, 2022, Coupang Class A common stock closed below $15 per share –more than 50% below the $35 per share price investors paid for the stock in the IPO less than a year-and-a-half earlier.
If you are a member of the class, you may, no later than October 25, 2022, request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff of the class. A lead plaintiff is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the Court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as "lead plaintiff." Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain RM LAW, P.C. or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.
For more information regarding this, please contact RM LAW, P.C. (Richard A. Maniskas, Esquire) toll-free at (844) 291-9299 or by email at rm@maniskas.com or click here. For more information about class action cases in general or to learn more about RM LAW, P.C. please visit our website by clicking here.
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rick English, a longtime resident of Franklin, Tennessee, has partnered with Mike Outlaw of South Florida based TriOut Advisory Group to acquire a 4-acre parcel located at 203 Downs Blvd which currently holds a 23,700 SF True Value showroom and warehouse.
Rick English, owner of Rick English & Associates, Inc. a development and real estate firm based in Tennessee, along with partner Mike Outlaw of TriOut Advisory Group have acquired 203 Downs Blvd. - a parcel sitting on the intersection of Downs Blvd. and Columbia Ave. Sitting in the heart of Franklin, the parcel serves as Store Building land and currently houses a 23,000 SF True Value. A Franklin resident since 1997, Rick English has invested in properties in Tennessee, developing and owning various real estate from commercial to residential over a career of 20 years. They acquired the property with no intention of replacing the current tenant, as they have strong ties to the community and appreciates its rich history and tradition.
The True Value occupying the lot is a staple of the neighborhood, and with the influx of non-native residents moving into Franklin, TriOut and Rick English are set on preserving the landmark store. This Harpeth True Value Hardware is locally owned and has been for years, stating "we're here to serve our community… whether you're a pro or taking on a DIY home improvement project for the first time, we're right here in your neighborhood." This piece of the Franklin community is here to stay, the real estate is simply under new, locally advised ownership.
TriOut takes great pride in immersing itself within the Franklin community, as this acquisition will make for the sixth property owned in Tennessee and the fourth property in the Franklin/Nashville area- along with Westhaven Towncenter, 300 Shingle Way and South Plaza. With boots-on-the-ground property managers and close relationships to vendors and tenants, it has successfully brought sprawling businesses and enhanced the properties in these areas.
TriOut and Rick English are ecstatic to own this property and allow the landmark True Value to better serve the community of Franklin! TriOut Principal Mike Outlaw stated, "We are excited that we get to further the opportunity to entrench ourselves in the wonderful community of Franklin." The new ownership group has closed on the property in late May of 2022.
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BERLIN (AP) — The German government plans to drop a requirement for people to wear masks on flights to and from the country, though the health minister said Tuesday that it could be reimposed if coronavirus cases rise sharply.
The rules mandating masks on flights run through Sept. 23, and the smallest party in the coalition government, the libertarian Free Democratic Party, has pressed for an end to them. The initial draft for this fall’s rules foresaw an obligation to wear N95-type masks on planes as well as long-distance trains and buses.
Health Minister Karl Lauterbach told reporters in Berlin that “next to no masks are worn on international flights — the rules have been loosened there.” He said Germany’s biggest airline, Lufthansa, had said repeatedly that the mandate “can no longer be implemented, so we have refrained from this and are limiting ourselves to the domestic areas where this is possible.”
Lauterbach said that mask-wearing on trains and buses remains “sensible and necessary,” but pointed to better air circulation in planes.
But he said that if COVID-19 cases increase sharply this fall, the government could issue an order reimposing the mask mandate on planes.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon is facing sharp criticism following her decision this week to grant a request by former President Donald Trump's legal team for an independent arbiter to review documents obtained during an FBI search of his Florida property last month.
Cannon on Monday authorized an outside legal expert to review the records taken during the Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago as part of a probe into Trump's inappropriate retention of sensitive material from the White House. The expert would have power to weed out any material that might be protected by claims of attorney-client privilege or executive privilege.
The order came over the strenuous objections of the Justice Department, which said a so-called special master was not necessary in part because officials had already completed their review of potentially privileged documents.
The move was cheered by Trump supporters seeking a check on the government's probe. But others say Cannon gave undue deference to the former president and unnecessarily put on hold certain investigative work by the Justice Department. They say she has slowed the momentum of the federal investigation into possible Espionage Act violations.
The Justice Department has not indicated whether it will appeal, though there are reasons why it might not be eager to do so, including out of concern that it could delay the investigation further or produce case law that it finds unfavorable for future probes, said Brandon Fox, a Los Angeles defense attorney and former federal prosecutor.
Regardless, he said, Cannon’s opinion creates a perception of “two systems of justice.”
“The criminal justice system is set up to try to make sure that everybody is accountable in the same way for alleged crimes they have committed,” Fox said. “Here, it appears that Mr. Trump is getting special benefit” by virtue of being a former president.
Trump’s former attorney general, William Barr, told Fox News on Tuesday that the opinion was “deeply flawed in a number of ways.”
A little-known federal judge appointed to the bench two years ago by Trump, Monday’s order was easily the most consequential move of her career, thrusting the Colombian-born former federal prosecutor to the center of a simmering legal debate about the confines of executive privilege and presidential power.
Cannon is the least senior federal judge for the Southern District of Florida, where five of the 16 active judges were appointed by Trump. According to court rules, cases like the special master request are “assigned on a blind rotation basis ... to a judge assigned to hear cases in the division to which the case has been assigned.”
During her roughly seven years as an assistant U.S. attorney, Cannon worked mainly out of the U.S. attorney’s office in Fort Pierce, Florida, which is part of the same federal district as Miami but about 130 miles (209 kilometers) to the north. The cases there generally do not get the same kind of attention as those in the more densely populated, media-heavy areas around Miami.
Beginning in 2013, Cannon prosecuted 41 cases as part of the Major Crimes Division, later handling appeals of criminal convictions and sentences.
One of those involved a defendant in a major $800 million Ponzi scheme who unsuccessfully appealed his numerous fraud convictions to the Atlanta-based 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. Her opposing counsel in that case, longtime Miami defense attorney Richard Klugh, described Cannon as “very bright and talented” and fair to the defense.
“I didn’t see anything I could characterize as anything other than good lawyering, and no political bias whatsoever,” Klugh said, adding that he has worked on cases handled by Cannon as a federal judge although he has not appeared in her courtroom.
“She’s known for affording fair process and hearings. You like somebody who actually hears you out,” he said.
Born in Cali, Colombia, in 1981, as her father worked in advertising throughout South and Latin America, Cannon came to the United States as a child, ultimately graduating from Duke University in 2003.
During her college years, Cannon wrote a series of articles for El Nuevo Herald, a Spanish-language newspaper in southern Florida owned by the Miami Herald. According to a list of articles provided to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Cannon wrote primarily about health- and culture-related topics.
After earning a degree from the University of Michigan in 2007, Cannon clerked for U.S. District Judge Steven M. Colloton on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit. She next worked in private practice in Washington for three years with prominent international law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher.
The question of loyalty to Trump surfaced during her 2020 Senate confirmation process, when Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein of California asked in written questions if Cannon had had “any discussions with anyone — including, but not limited to, individuals at the White House, at the Justice Department, or any outside groups — about loyalty to President Trump?”
“No,” was Cannon's simple reply.
Of course, being a Trump-appointed judge in no way assures deciding cases in his favor.
In May, for instance, U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly — nominated by Trump in 2017 — permitted the House panel probing the Jan. 6 Capitol riot to obtain the Republican National Committee’s marketing email data leading up to the violence, turning aside claims that the committee’s practices weren’t appropriate. Other Trump-appointed judges have sided in favor of the panel's work.
But Cannon's opinion in this case, and her musings about the possibility of “reputational harm” caused to Trump in the event of an indictment, have focused attention on her judicial background.
Cannon’s initial response to the special master request, in which she asked the Trump team for more clarity about what exactly they wanted her to do and why they thought she might have jurisdiction, suggested some skepticism. But days later, she followed up with a new order in which she said it was her “preliminary intent” to appoint a special master but would give the Justice Department an opportunity first to argue against it.
Since 2005, Cannon has been a member of the Federalist Society, a conservative legal organization that has championed judges appointed by Trump, including Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett.
During her July 2020 confirmation hearing, the then-prosecutor noted that her mother "had to flee the repressive Castro regime in search of freedom and security," leaving Cuba at the age of 7.
“Thank you for teaching me about the blessing that is this country and the importance of securing the rule of law for generations to come,” Cannon said, addressing her mother.
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Kinnard can be reached at http://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP.
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Kinnard reported from Columbia, South Carolina and Tucker reported from Washington.
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The Prince George’s County Council removed a county representative to the board of Maryland’s largest water utility Tuesday after county leaders said they had lost confidence in his ability to lead and communicate.
In a 9-1 vote, council members supported County Executive Angela D. Alsobrooks’s (D) call to remove Bell after county officials said Bell improperly meddled in personnel matters and the utility’s daily operations. Bell told the council that he had tried to protect rate payers, saying, “When I see waste and impropriety, or what appears to be impropriety, I have to say something.”
Several council members said they didn’t fully understand the billing system’s cost increases or the source of tensions between Bell and the utility’s outgoing general manager, Carla A. Reid. However, they said they agreed with Alsobrooks that WSSC Water needed a “clean slate,” especially as the utility is seeking a new general manager and bond-rating agencies eye its financial stability.
“We don’t have the ability to sift through all of the details and make a definitive determination as to who’s wrong and who’s right,” council member Mel Franklin (D-At Large) said. “What is clear is that the relationship between the county executive and one of her appointees has broken down. What’s also clear is that there is, regardless of who’s at fault, a crisis in leadership over at WSSC.”
Reid’s contract is set to expire at the end of the year after the six-member WSSC Water board decided in June to not renew it. The board, at Bell’s suggestion, also recently limited Reid’s authority to make high-level personnel decisions, leading Reid to publicly accuse him and another commissioner of “abhorrent conduct” and “misuse of power.”
Reid serves at the pleasure of the board, which is composed of three commissioners representing Prince George’s and three representing Montgomery County. Commissioners, who earn $13,000 annually, are appointed by county executives. Alsobrooks (D) appointed Bell in late 2019. His term was set to expire in May.
It’s highly unusual for executives to remove commissioners midterm, as well as for a county council to weigh in on that decision. Commissioners may seek a council hearing to object to their removal, but none have done so in at least 20 years, several local officials said.
Jared McCarthy, the county’s deputy chief administrative officer, said Bell and Reid’s relationship had deteriorated over the past six months. He said county leaders questioned the “manner” of Bell’s inquiries of WSSC Water staff during a February public meeting.
Bell also told county officials he was “too busy” to meet with Reid or county officials other than virtually, McCarthy said. The “breakdown” in communication, he said, led to Alsobrooks’s “lack of confidence” in Bell, as well as concerns that bond-rating agencies considering the utility’s AAA bond rating were watching the “loggerheads” between him and Reid.
“It is time for the parties to move on,” McCarthy told the council during the 90-minute hearing. “This is like a relationship that’s gone south. You know when communication is bad. You know when you’re being ghosted.”
Reid also called for Bell’s removal, telling the council that he had violated “all norms of professional conduct and governance standards” and had disrespected staff with “demeaning language” during public meetings.
Bell, a federal administrative law judge, said he grew concerned last fall, when he learned nearly 20,000 calls to the utility’s customer service center had gone unanswered in October. That was after WSSC Water had urged customers who had fallen behind on bills during the pandemic to contact the utility to set up a payment plan or risk losing service.
The overwhelming call volume, Bell said, also stemmed from the costly billing system’s inability to let customers establish payment plans online, more than two years after it launched in mid-2019.
“Based on my experiences, the issues that plague WSSC are more about a lack of transparency, accountability and overspending,” Bell told the council. “All of my efforts were to protect the interest of rate payers.”
He said he’s also concerned that two employees who spoke up about the billing system’s problems have been terminated.
“It is time for a clean slate,” Bell said. “They should clean up the act at WSSC.”
Allegations that he was “ghosting” county officials are “fabricated,” he said, adding that he had declined to attend in-person meetings twice in three years because of his busy work schedule. After his removal, he said that he was “relieved” to be free of the stress that Reid’s criticisms had caused and that he sought the public hearing because “I thought it was important that rate payers understand there are still some problems at WSSC.”
WSSC Water commissioners voted unanimously in February to freeze most spending on the billing system, known as Project Cornerstone, and to hire an independent firm to investigate its procurement and cost increases. That investigation remains underway.
The other commissioner whom Reid had criticized as overstepping her authority, T. Eloise Foster of Montgomery, remains on the board. Richard Madaleno, Montgomery’s chief administrative officer, said Tuesday that Montgomery Executive Marc Elrich (D) has no plans to remove Foster.
WSSC Water provides water and sewer services to nearly 2 million people in the Washington suburbs. | https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2022/09/06/prince-georges-wssc-water/ | 2022-09-06T23:48:51Z | https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2022/09/06/prince-georges-wssc-water/ | false |
HOUSTON — Why are more companies testing out a four-day work week? A campaign called 4-Day Week Global has launched a massive experiment in Britain. Thousands of workers in the country have been working four days a week for the last few months.
100% pay for 80% of hours
The employees are still paid the same and are supposed to do the same amount of work, just in four days instead of five. It’s being called the largest experiment of its kind.
New schedule is “life-changing”
So how is it going? According to CNN, some workers are reporting the new schedule has been life-changing. That extra day is being used for everything from housework and errands to rest and relaxation. But that doesn’t mean it has been all smooth sailing.
Streamline workflow automates tasks
Having to do the same amount of work in less time means businesses have had to streamline workflow. Others have turned to automation for more mundane tasks.
Experiment last 6 months
This experiment is scheduled to last six months. It involves over 3,000 workers and 70 companies. It is being done with researchers from Cambridge University, Oxford University and Boston College.
Productivity levels worker well-being
They will be looking at productivity levels as well as worker well-being. In November, the companies involved will decide whether they want to stick with the shorter work week. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/four-day-work-week/285-e5b3d7aa-eff0-4478-8825-23b47566c924 | 2022-09-06T23:49:47Z | https://www.wfaa.com/article/money/four-day-work-week/285-e5b3d7aa-eff0-4478-8825-23b47566c924 | false |
Eastern Ky. reported to have the highest electric bills
EASTERN KENTUCKY (WSAZ) - Kentuckians in the eastern part of the state pay the most for their electricity bills, according to a new energy affordability tool on the Energy and Environment Cabinet website.
More than a dozen Eastern Kentucky counties topped the list for the most expensive monthly electric bills, based on data from 2020, the latest available.
Energy and Environment Secretary Rebecca Goodman said the new website compares utility costs county to county, including electricity, gas, and water.
“We’re talking about less efficient heating and cooling systems, windows, doors, and installation and building. As these things get older or if the house is older, that’s where the consumption goes,” said Kenya Stump, the director of the Energy Policy.
Boyd and Pike counties had the most expensive monthly bills in the state, averaging a little more than $147, based on EEC data.
Jefferson County ratepayers had among the lowest electricity bills in the state at about $106 per month.
“I think the message is there are many DIY projects that homeowners can do to help them save,” Stump said.
Kentucky offers grant programs to help consumers save on weatherization projects along with customers’ electric companies.
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Pontefract Collieries earn Chester FA Cup tie after replay success
Pontefract Collieries will travel to play the club formed out of ex-Football League team Chester in the second qualifying round of the Emirates FA Cup after coming through another thriller on Tuesday night.
After a stirring fightback saw Craig Rouse’s men come from two down to draw 2-2 with Charnock Richard on Saturday they came from behind again in the replay at the Hunters Stadium on Tuesday night, this time winning 2-1.
Colls struggled to create clear chances in the first half although they forced some pressure and they found themselves trailing at the break with Carl Grimshaw scoring on the stroke of half-time.
But an encouraging crowd of 353 saw the hosts raw back to equalise within four minutes of the restart as Gavin Allott bundled home at the back post following a great turn and cross by Mikey Dunn.
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Spencer Clarke was then only denied a goal by a superb save from the keeper after his header looked to be heading for the back of the net.
At the other end it was Lloyd Allinson’s turn to make a great save low down to deny Grimshaw and he got back up to also keep the rebound out.
With pressure mounting on the visitors’ goal, what turned out to be the winner came in the 77th minute when the Charnock keeper spilled the ball from a corner and defender Jake Picton was there to volley home.
It was about game management now and Colls saw the remainder out well to book their place in the next round.
Ponte travel to North Shields when in FA Trophy action this Saturday and they host Stockton in the league next Tuesday. | https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/sport/football/pontefract-collieries-earn-chester-fa-cup-tie-after-replay-success-3833850 | 2022-09-06T23:52:57Z | https://www.wakefieldexpress.co.uk/sport/football/pontefract-collieries-earn-chester-fa-cup-tie-after-replay-success-3833850 | false |
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man was arrested for injuring his girlfriend’s 6-month-old infant over the weekend, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office.
On Saturday afternoon, officers were called out to Los Banos Memorial Hospital for a report of suspected child abuse.
When deputies arrived, they were informed by hospital staff that a 6-month-old child with several injuries to their face and head had been brought to the hospital by his mother.
Deputies said the mother told them that she had left her child at home with her boyfriend, who is not the father. When the mother came home, she noticed that the child was not acting normally.
The child was flown by helicopter to another hospital for further treatment.
After interviewing the couple, deputies placed the boyfriend, identified as Delfin Fedencio Cardova Jr., under arrest for child abuse. | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-for-hurting-girlfriends-baby-police-say/ | 2022-09-06T23:53:39Z | https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/local-news/man-arrested-for-hurting-girlfriends-baby-police-say/ | true |
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Three weeks before he faced sentencing, the Malaysian defense contractor at the center of one of the biggest bribery investigations in U.S. military history made an escape as stunning and brazen as the case itself: U-Haul trucks were seen at his home in a tony San Diego neighborhood before Leonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” snipped off his ankle monitor and disappeared.
Nearly a dozen U.S. law enforcement agencies were searching for Francis on Tuesday. But officials acknowledged he may already be in Mexico, and possibly on his way back to Asia.
Four years ago, U.S. District Court Judge Janis Sammartino feared Francis might run off when she turned down his lawyer’s request to allow him to be under house arrest without round-the-clock security guards keeping watch on the ailing defense contractor. At the time, Francis was cooperating with prosecutors as they pursued charges against dozens of Navy officials who accepted bribes in exchange for classified information that gave Francis’ ship servicing business in Asia an edge in getting military contracts.
When asked about the bold escape Tuesday, his lawyer, Devin Burstein, who pushed for more leniency for his client, said: “At this time, I have no comment, sorry."
Sammartino repeatedly maintained that Francis, who was in poor health and needed medical care, could only remain under house arrest if private security guards were on site. At one point she expressed concern that if he were to escape and ended up “back in Malaysia for whatever reason," her name would come up if anyone asked “who let somebody do this without any security," according to a transcript of a closed-door hearing in February 2018 that was unsealed in January.
She raised similar concerns in a closed-door hearing on Dec. 17, 2020, after receiving a report that the home was left without anyone guarding it for nearly three hours, according to another court transcript. The guard said he had been on a long lunch break, and Francis apologized to the judge for the mishap.
It was unclear if round-the-clock security guards were still in place this weekend.
The U.S. Attorney's office in San Diego declined to comment, referring calls to the U.S. Marshals Service in San Diego. Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal, Omar Castillo, said his officers found no one at the home when they arrived Sunday afternoon, nearly seven hours after Francis is believed to have removed his ankle monitor with heavy scissors. The device was found in the home.
Castillo said someone called the San Diego police department and their officers first went to the home shortly before 2 p.m. after receiving a call asking them to check on it. Castillo said he did not know who made the call to police and the police department did not return calls seeking comment. After officers found the home empty, they contacted U.S. Pre-Trial Services, the federal agency in charge of his home confinement, which then called the U.S. Marshals Service.
Castillo said he did not know if security guards had been ordered to be there as a condition of the house arrest. He said neighbors reported seeing U-Haul trucks coming and going from the home one or two days before the escape. Pre-Trial Services declined to comment or answer questions.
The home is about a 40-minute drive from the Mexican border, where vehicles stream into Tijuana and are only stopped randomly. Castillo said Mexican authorities have been put on alert and 10 U.S. law enforcement agencies at local, state and federal levels were searching for Francis on Tuesday.
Castillo said GPS ankle monitors are easy to remove and do not stop people from escaping. He added that he would not be surprised if Francis was already in Mexico since it is easy to drive into the country and not be stopped.
“That's the risk that is taken when defendants are on GPS monitoring, you know," he said. “They don’t all cut off their GPS bracelets, but this can happen."
It was a surprising turn in a case already full of shocking revelations.
Nearly a decade ago, Francis was arrested in a San Diego hotel as part of a federal sting operation. Investigators say he and his company, Glenn Defense Marine Asia, bilked the Navy out of more than $35 million by buying off dozens of top-ranking Navy officers with booze, sex, lavish parties and other gifts. In exchange the officers, some of them Naval commanders, concealed his scheme in which he would overcharge for supplying ships or charge for fake services at ports he controlled in Southeast Asia.
The case, which delved into salacious details about service members cheating on their wives and seeking out prostitutes, was an embarrassment to the Pentagon, revealing how military officers were easily enticed into wrongdoing. The sprawling corruption case was being prosecuted by the U.S. attorney's office, which offered an independent authority from the military justice system and with ample experience of prosecuting complex federal corruption cases.
Francis was scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 22 after working with prosecutors for years, leading to dozens of convictions.
All that cooperation will mean nothing now, but Francis may be hard to catch, given his wealth and vast worldwide connections, said Jason Forge, a former federal prosecutor in San Diego who worked on a number of high-profile corruption cases.
“He doesn't strike me as the type of person under these circumstances to make a spontaneous decision," Forge said. “I'm assuming this means he has planned things out and he has the where-with-all to do so. He will probably be a free bird for awhile."
Prosecutors, he added, were in a tough position: They had to keep Francis from being sentenced and ensure his medical issues were addressed so he would still cooperate on the long investigation, which allowed him to remain in home confinement.
“Unfortunately, they got burned," Forge said. “He must have a pretty good darn plan because whatever breaks he got are gone...He has no leverage now whatsoever if they catch him. It would be unbelievably foolish of him to do this without a pretty iron-clad escape plan." | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Fat-Leonard-s-escape-as-stunning-as-his-Navy-17423313.php | 2022-09-06T23:56:43Z | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Fat-Leonard-s-escape-as-stunning-as-his-Navy-17423313.php | false |
Jason Winters, a longtime commercial pilot who had loved aviation since he helped wash and load seaplanes as a high schooler in Manson, Chelan County, died after a plane he was flying crashed near Whidbey Island Sunday.
Officials have not released details about the cause or circumstances of the crash and the National Transportation Safety Board is conducting an investigation.
The plane, owned and operated by a local charter service, was traveling from Friday Harbor to Renton when it crashed near Whidbey Island Sunday around 3 p.m. A woman’s body was recovered shortly after by the first crews to respond. Around midday Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard suspended rescue efforts for the other nine missing people.
Officials on Tuesday morning released the identities of all 10 people on board, including a retired teacher, a 29-year-old attorney, an entrepreneur from San Diego, a couple from Minnesota and a civil rights activist from Spokane. A Washington vintner, his wife and their 22-month-old son were also among the victims.
Winters, the pilot, was 43. He is survived by his wife and three children.
“Jason was a loving father, partner to his spouse and friend to many,” Winters’ family wrote in a statement to The Seattle Times through a longtime family friend, Conor Davis. “We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of his life and all those on board.”
“He was a skilled pilot, with decades of experience. Like all of those impacted, we’re desperately awaiting any answers as to what caused this tragedy,” the statement said.
On Sunday, Winters did not report trouble or issue a mayday, officials said. The plane just disappeared from flight-control radar screens.
The plane, a de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Turbine Otter, was owned by the charter service Northwest Seaplanes and operated by Friday Harbor Seaplanes. “The team at Northwest Seaplanes is heartbroken,” the company said in a statement. “We have been in communication with the families. We are praying for the families involved, including our pilot and his family.”
As a high school student in Manson, Winters started working for Chelan Seaplanes — another charter service that is now a part of Northwest Seaplanes — mostly for something to do, said Ryan Miller, a family friend who was his former classmate and roommate. At first, he helped with odd jobs, like washing and fueling the planes and loading the bags. He later started taking lessons to learn to fly himself.
When he was flying, he was a completely different person, Miller said. No joking, barely any smiling.
After flying with Winters numerous times, Miller has told people if he is ever “going into a bad situation or bad weather, whether it’s driving a car or plane or boat, I’d want [Winters] behind the wheel.”
“Everybody remembers Jason,” Miller said Tuesday. “He was just full of life, funny, fun to be around.”
Winters, Miller and Davis later moved near Modesto, California, where Winters and Davis partnered on a recycled wood and scrap metal business. After deciding he wanted to pursue a career in aviation full time, Winters and his family moved back to Manson where he took float plane lessons and got his commercial pilot license. But the group of high school friends stayed in touch and remained tight-knit, Miller said.
At work, Jason was stoic, focused and mostly quiet, Davis said. But as soon as he clocked out, he was laughing and joking.
He was organized, practical and a sounding board for big decisions as the two friends grew up. When Davis asked his friend a question about installing a water system, Winters responded he should go with the 6 inch instead of the 4 inch, putting in the extra money now, to save the labor later.
When visiting the docks that the group of friends would frequent to fish and boat, Davis said he could always tell when Winters had been there first. “Everything will be in perfect order, neat and clean,” he said. “Any weird thing that might have been wrong would have been fixed,” without Winters ever even mentioning the work.
The friends also chipped in to buy a plane and Davis estimated they flew more than 4,000 miles together. If Winters didn’t think the landing would be perfect, he’d circle and try again, Davis said.
Outside of flying, Winters was still often on the move — sometimes in a boat, sometimes on a snowmobile. He’d keep his kids active, too, working in the yard, watching football or cheering on the sidelines of his daughter’s volleyball games or son’s golf tournaments.
Since the crash, Davis said his phone has been buzzing nonstop with texts and calls from friends of Winters, some people Davis never knew himself.
“You don’t know what you have until it’s gone,” Davis said. “No one that ever met him forgot him.” | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/pilot-killed-in-whidbey-island-plane-crash-loved-aviation-from-a-young-age/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seattle-news | 2022-09-06T23:59:31Z | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/pilot-killed-in-whidbey-island-plane-crash-loved-aviation-from-a-young-age/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seattle-news | true |
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Three weeks before he faced sentencing, the Malaysian defense contractor at the center of one of the biggest bribery investigations in U.S. military history made an escape as stunning and brazen as the case itself: U-Haul trucks were seen at his home in a tony San Diego neighborhood before Leonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” snipped off his ankle monitor and disappeared.
Nearly a dozen U.S. law enforcement agencies were searching for Francis on Tuesday. But officials acknowledged he may already be in Mexico, and possibly on his way back to Asia.
Four years ago, U.S. District Court Judge Janis Sammartino feared Francis might run off when she turned down his lawyer’s request to allow him to be under house arrest without round-the-clock security guards keeping watch on the ailing defense contractor. At the time, Francis was cooperating with prosecutors as they pursued charges against dozens of Navy officials who accepted bribes in exchange for classified information that gave Francis’ ship servicing business in Asia an edge in getting military contracts.
When asked about the bold escape Tuesday, his lawyer, Devin Burstein, who pushed for more leniency for his client, said: “At this time, I have no comment, sorry."
Sammartino repeatedly maintained that Francis, who was in poor health and needed medical care, could only remain under house arrest if private security guards were on site. At one point she expressed concern that if he were to escape and ended up “back in Malaysia for whatever reason," her name would come up if anyone asked “who let somebody do this without any security," according to a transcript of a closed-door hearing in February 2018 that was unsealed in January.
She raised similar concerns in a closed-door hearing on Dec. 17, 2020, after receiving a report that the home was left without anyone guarding it for nearly three hours, according to another court transcript. The guard said he had been on a long lunch break, and Francis apologized to the judge for the mishap.
It was unclear if round-the-clock security guards were still in place this weekend.
The U.S. Attorney's office in San Diego declined to comment, referring calls to the U.S. Marshals Service in San Diego. Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal, Omar Castillo, said his officers found no one at the home when they arrived Sunday afternoon, nearly seven hours after Francis is believed to have removed his ankle monitor with heavy scissors. The device was found in the home.
Castillo said someone called the San Diego police department and their officers first went to the home shortly before 2 p.m. after receiving a call asking them to check on it. Castillo said he did not know who made the call to police and the police department did not return calls seeking comment. After officers found the home empty, they contacted U.S. Pre-Trial Services, the federal agency in charge of his home confinement, which then called the U.S. Marshals Service.
Castillo said he did not know if security guards had been ordered to be there as a condition of the house arrest. He said neighbors reported seeing U-Haul trucks coming and going from the home one or two days before the escape. Pre-Trial Services declined to comment or answer questions.
The home is about a 40-minute drive from the Mexican border, where vehicles stream into Tijuana and are only stopped randomly. Castillo said Mexican authorities have been put on alert and 10 U.S. law enforcement agencies at local, state and federal levels were searching for Francis on Tuesday.
Castillo said GPS ankle monitors are easy to remove and do not stop people from escaping. He added that he would not be surprised if Francis was already in Mexico since it is easy to drive into the country and not be stopped.
“That's the risk that is taken when defendants are on GPS monitoring, you know," he said. “They don’t all cut off their GPS bracelets, but this can happen."
It was a surprising turn in a case already full of shocking revelations.
Nearly a decade ago, Francis was arrested in a San Diego hotel as part of a federal sting operation. Investigators say he and his company, Glenn Defense Marine Asia, bilked the Navy out of more than $35 million by buying off dozens of top-ranking Navy officers with booze, sex, lavish parties and other gifts. In exchange the officers, some of them Naval commanders, concealed his scheme in which he would overcharge for supplying ships or charge for fake services at ports he controlled in Southeast Asia.
The case, which delved into salacious details about service members cheating on their wives and seeking out prostitutes, was an embarrassment to the Pentagon, revealing how military officers were easily enticed into wrongdoing. The sprawling corruption case was being prosecuted by the U.S. attorney's office, which offered an independent authority from the military justice system and with ample experience of prosecuting complex federal corruption cases.
Francis was scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 22 after working with prosecutors for years, leading to dozens of convictions.
All that cooperation will mean nothing now, but Francis may be hard to catch, given his wealth and vast worldwide connections, said Jason Forge, a former federal prosecutor in San Diego who worked on a number of high-profile corruption cases.
“He doesn't strike me as the type of person under these circumstances to make a spontaneous decision," Forge said. “I'm assuming this means he has planned things out and he has the where-with-all to do so. He will probably be a free bird for awhile."
Prosecutors, he added, were in a tough position: They had to keep Francis from being sentenced and ensure his medical issues were addressed so he would still cooperate on the long investigation, which allowed him to remain in home confinement.
“Unfortunately, they got burned," Forge said. “He must have a pretty good darn plan because whatever breaks he got are gone...He has no leverage now whatsoever if they catch him. It would be unbelievably foolish of him to do this without a pretty iron-clad escape plan." | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Fat-Leonard-s-escape-as-stunning-as-his-Navy-17423313.php | 2022-09-07T00:03:09Z | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Fat-Leonard-s-escape-as-stunning-as-his-Navy-17423313.php | true |
COSTA MESA, Calif. — For nearly six months, Tom Telesco has heard how good the Los Angeles Chargers look on paper with one of the league’s top young quarterbacks and after aggressively addressing the defense in the offseason.
“I hate hearing that things look good on paper. You don’t really know what you have, until we actually start playing. You can only see so much in practice,” said Telesco as the Chargers prepare to host the Las Vegas Raiders om Sunday in an early AFC West matchup.
Telesco goes into his 10th season as general manager after spending $218 million during free agency with most of that devoted to upgrading a defense that was ranked 23rd last season after a 9-8 finish and missing the playoffs with a last-second overtime loss to the Raiders in the regular-season finale.
Los Angeles’ key moves were signing cornerback J.C. Jackson and acquiring linebacker Khalil Mack from the Chicago Bears.
Most of the new players on defense have experience with coach Brandon Staley’s scheme, either from his one season as the Rams defensive coordinator or when he was a position coach with Denver and Chicago.
“You got to make sure you spend it on the right guys, which I think we did,” Telesco said. “It kind of lined up that we had a good amount of space to use. We had a defense that had to kind of get turned over a little bit to make sure guys were fitting what we’re going to do.
“What’s nice is many of these guys you sign over the years don’t quite play up to the way they did with their last team. So you just try and mitigate your risk as much as you can. If you do find some guys that either played in this scheme, which helps, or if you get lucky, maybe had that coach, it just increases their chances of playing. You can’t do obviously with every guy, but it just increases our odds of playing at the same level they did. Or if you get lucky, maybe a little bit better for the team they came from.”
Jackson and defensive lineman Austin Johnson are the only notable additions that doesn’t have prior history with Staley. Defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day, Morgan Fox and linebacker Troy Reeder were with the Rams in 2020, while Mack and cornerback Bryce Callahan were coached by Staley when he was a position coach.
Telesco’s defensive spending extended into training camp when he made Derwin James the NFL’s highest-paid safety with a four-year extension worth $76.5 million. The Chargers’ biggest extension though could come next year when they can begin negotiating with Justin Herbert.
If Herbert makes the Pro Bowl this season, his fifth-year option for 2024 would be the franchise tag for a quarterback, which will be more than $30 million. The negotiations of Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow, the top pick from 2020 who led the Bengals to the Super Bowl last season, and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson will also influence the market, especially when factoring guaranteed money.
While other general managers have extolled the benefits of having a starting quarterback on a rookie contract, Telesco hasn’t subscribed to that theory.
“I don’t see it’s easier this way. It’s just different,” he said. “There’s windows every year. You just have to build a team differently based on the reality of where your team is at.”
Whether Telesco is around to negotiate that extension with Herbert depends a lot on this season. He is tied for the fifth-longest tenure of the 29 teams that have a general manager. Compared to the other five, he is the only one whose team hasn’t won a division title while four of the five have won a Super Bowl.
When asked what the true measuring stick of a general manager should be, Telesco said wins and losses. The Chargers are 71-78 since 2013 with two postseason appearances and none since 2018. Their .476 regular-season winning percentage (69-76) is tied for 19th.
By comparison, the Arizona Cardinals are 77-70-2 overall under Steve Keim, who was hired one day before Telesco, with three playoff trips and the NFC West title in 2015.
Twelve teams have changed GMs over the past two seasons. If Telesco is feeling pressure — both in job status and competing with the defending Super Bowl champion Rams for the attention of Los Angeles football fans — he isn’t saying it.
“It’s a pressurized job no matter what. I wouldn’t call it any extra this year. I’ve wanted to win every single year,” he said. “We could be in Omaha, Nebraska. We’re paid to win. We’re not paid to just participate. That’s our job, just to win.”
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The Indianapolis Colts today signed running back Phillip Lindsay to the practice squad.
Lindsay, 5-8, 190 pounds, re-joins the Colts after originally signing with the team as a free agent on May 18, 2022. He has played in 56 career games (33 starts) in his time with the Miami Dolphins (2021), Houston Texans (2021) and Denver Broncos (2018-20) and has totaled 622 carries for 2,799 yards and 18 touchdowns. Lindsay has tallied 81 receptions for 510 yards and two touchdowns. He has also recorded three punt returns for 23 yards (7.7 avg.) and 11 kickoff returns for 235 yards (21.4 avg.). Lindsay was originally signed by the Broncos as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2018. He became the first undrafted offensive rookie to make the Pro Bowl. | https://www.wane.com/sports/indianapolis-colts/colts-sign-phillip-lindsay-to-practice-squad/ | 2022-09-07T00:10:11Z | https://www.wane.com/sports/indianapolis-colts/colts-sign-phillip-lindsay-to-practice-squad/ | true |
Five Department of Public Safety officers face a formal investigation over Uvalde shooting response
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Five Texas Department of Public Safety officers who responded to the Uvalde school shooting in May will face an investigation into their actions at Robb Elementary, the agency said.
The officers were referred to the inspector general’s office, which will determine if the officers violated any policies in their response to the deadliest school shooting in Texas history, said DPS spokesperson Travis Considine. The inspector general’s office will also determine if the five officers will face disciplinary actions.
The investigation was first reported by the Austin American-Statesman and KVUE.
More than 300 law enforcement officers from two dozen local, state and federal agencies responded to the shooting at Robb Elementary, where a gunman killed 19 children and two teachers. A Texas House committee that investigated the shooting found that after officers were initially driven back by gunfire, they waited more than an hour to reengage the gunman, a delay that could have cost lives.
Law enforcement officers have faced fierce criticism for the delayed response in confronting the gunman. Former Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Police Chief Pete Arredondo testified before the House committee that he believed the shooter was a “barricaded subject” instead of an “active shooter” after seeing an empty classroom next to the one where the shooter was when the gunman had already fired off more than 100 rounds in less than three minutes. Arredondo was largely blamed for the delayed confrontation and was fired last month.
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City of Columbus to have to pay more to house inmates in county jail
LOWNDES COUNTY, Miss. (WCBI) – Inflation has affected the cost of everything. That includes housing inmates.
For the past 24 years, the City of Columbus has paid Lowndes County $25 per inmate per day to hold those arrested for crimes in the city.
With costs rising, especially for food and medications, county leaders went to the city with a proposal to raise the price for housing those inmates.
Supervisors initially proposed a $20 increase phased in over 3 years, with the per inmate cost going from $25 per day to $35 beginning with the new fiscal year. But negotiations brought about a compromise that will give the city some breathing room.
“We worked it out to where we’ll have an increase in the county per day for prisoners. That’ll go from $25 to 30 this year – 35 the next – and then 45 the year after that. Everybody thought it was a good plan. The city did too because they felt like it gave them time to prepare for that increase,” said Trip Hairston, President of the Lowndes County Board of Supervisors.
The Columbus City Council could vote on the agreement as early as tonight. If it passes, it then goes to the Attorney General’s Office for final approval.
The national average is $65 per inmate per day. | https://www.wcbi.com/city-of-columbus-to-have-to-pay-more-to-house-inmates-in-county-jail/ | 2022-09-07T00:17:40Z | https://www.wcbi.com/city-of-columbus-to-have-to-pay-more-to-house-inmates-in-county-jail/ | true |
Ole Miss Athletics holds water drive this week for Jackson September 6, 2022 Jon Sokoloff, Ole Miss Athletics holds water drive this week for Jackson to help address the water shortage. More: https://cdn.field59.com/WCBI/1662507724-88afeb0e6e95c84e7ac156fc132c35b267b4b345_fl9-720p.mp4 Categories: College Sports, Local Sports, Sports FacebookPinterestTwitterLinkedin | https://www.wcbi.com/ole-miss-athletics-holds-water-drive-this-week-for-jackson/ | 2022-09-07T00:18:16Z | https://www.wcbi.com/ole-miss-athletics-holds-water-drive-this-week-for-jackson/ | true |
RICHMOND, Va. -- Sit back and get ready for some great tunes! Today, Barron Ryan, one half of Ryan & Ryan joined us with his original song, “Out for Delivery”. For more information on this father-son duo, visit their website.
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A New Jersey chapter of the international iron workers union faces allegations of discrimination and fostering a racist work environment after a Black female ironworker filed a complaint alleging that Blacks and other minority workers were regularly given less-desirable, short-term assignments, while major construction projects including jobs at Newark Airport and the American Dream mall went to white workers.
Ironworkers Local 11 was hit on Tuesday with the first step in a civil rights complaint from the state Division on Civil Rights, which found probable cause after investigating the worker’s complaint.
In addition, Raymond Woodall, a former business manager with Ironworkers Local 11, is accused of using racial slurs — including the n-word and other derogatory terms — to refer to Black union members, according to documents made public Tuesday by the state Attorney General’s Office.
Woodall could not be reached for comment. A message left with Local 11, a chapter of the International Association of Bridge, Structural, Ornamental and Reinforcing Ironworkers Union, was not returned.
The state’s filing shows that Woodall, the former business manager, was in charge of assigning jobs to union members seeking work each day. The complainant said that after she confronted Woodall about a recording showing him using racial slurs, he stopped giving her regular work.
State authorities obtained a copy of a recording on which Woodall was allegedly heard using racial slurs. Authorities also claimed Woodall would regularly use a mass-calling system to send out prank phone messages using “highly inappropriate, derogatory language,” leaving “sexually explicit voice mails and derogatory impersonations of a stereotypical southern Black man.”
The woman who came forward has been a union member since 1998.
“Racist slurs and favoritism toward white workers are a daily reality for many Black and Brown workers,” said Rosemary DiSavino, the deputy director of the state Division on Civil Rights, in a statement Tuesday.
The union has denied any wrongdoing.
Investigating the woman’s complaint, authorities said, led to “the discovery of additional hostile work environment allegations by others who had been members of Local 11.”
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During the first full week of the SEC’s 2022 season, league teams posted a 13-1 record in non-conference games. Tennessee defeated Ball State 59-10 and Missouri defeated Louisiana Tech 52-24 on Thursday, Alabama defeated Utah State 55-0, Arkansas defeated Cincinnati 31-24, Auburn defeated Mercer 42-16, Florida defeated Utah 29-26, Georgia defeated Oregon 49-3, Kentucky defeated Miami (Ohio) 37-13, Mississippi State defeated Memphis 49-23, Ole Miss defeated Troy 28-10, South Carolina defeated Georgia State 35-14, Texas A&M defeated Sam Houston 31-0 and Vanderbilt defeated Elon 42-31 on Saturday and LSU lost to Florida State 24-23 on Sunday. Here are 10 numbers about the SEC’s Week 1 games:
2 Blocked punts were returned for TDs by South Carolina in a 35-14 victory over Georgia State on Saturday. The Gamecocks’ Rashad Amos blocked a punt that DQ Smith returned 26 yards for a TD with 5:12 left in the third quarter, and Traevon Kenion blocked a punt that Ahmarean Brown returned 10 yards for a TD with 11:30 left in the fourth quarter. Before Saturday, South Carolina hadn’t scored off a blocked punt since Nov. 11, 2000, when Derek Watson did in a 41-21 loss to Florida. But Saturday’s game made it two straight season-openers in which South Carolina blocked two punts. The Gamecocks also did so in a 46-0 victory over Eastern Illinois on Sept. 4, 2021.
5 TD passes and one TD run for QB Bryce Young in Alabama’s 55-0 victory over Utah State on Saturday. Young became the third Crimson Tide player responsible for at least six TDs in a game. Against Ole Miss, Tua Tagovailoa had five TD passes and one TD run in a 62-7 victory in 2018 and six TD passes and one TD run in a 59-31 victory in 2019. Young joined Tagovailoa as the only Alabama players with four games with at least five TD passes. Young also rushed for 100 yards on five carries against Utah State. It was the 23rd 100-yard rushing game by an Alabama QB and the first for a Tide player on no more than five carries since Bo Scarbrough ran for 109 yards and one touchdown on five carries in a 49-10 victory over Tennessee in 2016. Young’s performance was the first with five TD passes and 100 rushing yards by an SEC player against a major-college opponent in this century. Mississippi State QBs Keytaon Thompson in 2018 and Nick Fitzgerald in 2019 also had five TD passes and 100 rushing yards in the same game, but they came against Stephen F. Austin and Samford, respectively.
6 400-yard passing games for Mississippi State QB Will Rogers after he completed 38-of-49 passes for 450 yards with five TDs and one interception in a 49-23 victory over Memphis on Saturday. Rogers became the third player in SEC history with at least six 400-yard passing games. Kentucky QB Tim Couch had seven 400-yard passing games in the 1997 and 1998 seasons, and Georgia QB Eric Zeier had six 400-yard passing games in the 1993 and 1994 seasons. Four other SEC players have passed for 400 yards in five games – Alabama’s Mac Jones, Florida’s Kyle Trask, Missouri’s Drew Lock and Texas A&M’s Johnny Manziel.
6 TDs were accounted for by Vanderbilt QB Mike Wright in a 42-31 victory over Elon on Saturday to set a school single-game record. Wright completed 18-of-29 passes for 245 yards with four TDs and no interceptions and ran for 84 yards and two TDs on 11 carries against the Phoenix. Three Vanderbilt QBs had games with five TD passes, Commodores WR Earl Bennett had five TD receptions in a 48-43 loss to Kentucky in 2005 and RB Frank Mordica ran for five TDs in a 41-27 victory over Air Force in 1978. Wright’s performance came after he had passed for two TDs and run for two TDs in Vanderbilt’s season-opening 63-10 victory over Hawaii on Aug. 27. Until Wright, the Commodores hadn’t had a QB with multiple TD runs in back-to-back games since Greg Zolman in 1999.
8 Of eight third-down snaps were converted into first downs or touchdowns during Georgia QB Stetson Bennett’s time on the field during a 49-3 victory over Oregon on Saturday. Bennett played for six possessions, all of which ended in touchdowns. Bennett completed 25-of-31 passes for 368 yards with two TDs and no interceptions. Four of Bennett’s completions came on third down, including a 12-yard gain on third-and-11 on the Bulldogs’ first touchdown drive.
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33 Consecutive home-openers have been won by Florida after the Gators defeated Utah 29-26 on Saturday in Gainesville. Florida’s most recent loss in its home-opener is a 24-19 defeat by Ole Miss on Sept. 9, 1989. The victory was the 50th in a row for Florida when the Gators opened the season with a home game against a non-conference opponent, dating to a 16-14 setback against Stetson on Sept. 24, 1938. At No. 7, Utah was the third ranked opponent in the winning streak. The Gators upended No. 7 Houston 59-34 on Sept. 20, 1969, and beat No. 15 Miami (Fla.) 17-14 on Sept. 4, 1982.
53 Yards on Mitch Jeter’s first field-goal attempt for South Carolina. He made the second-quarter kick, then connected from 51 yards on the final snap of the first half in the Gamecocks’ 35-14 victory over Georgia State on Saturday. It marked the first time in South Carolina history that a player had made two 50-yard field-goals in the same game. Jeter became the sixth player in program history with at least two 50-yard field goals in one season. Jeter is in his third year at South Carolina, but, before Saturday, his chances had been limited to two extra points last season.
136 Yards on six receptions for Kentucky WR Tayvion Robinson during a 37-13 victory over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday. Robinson produced the most receiving yards for a Kentucky player in his first game, surpassing the 125 by WR Wan’Dale Robinson in last year’s season-opening victory over Louisiana-Monroe. Tayvion Robinson came to Kentucky after three seasons at Virginia, where his top game was 98 receiving yards.
172 Yards on three TD passes by Texas A&M QB Haynes King in a 31-0 victory over Sam Houston on Saturday. King completed 20-of-31 passes for 364 yards with three TDs and two interceptions. His touchdown passes covered 66 yards to Yulkeith Brown and 63 and 43 yards to Ainias Smith. King became the first Texas A&M player with two TD passes of at least 60 yards in one game since Ryan Tannehill in a 55-28 victory over Baylor on Oct. 15, 2011, the year before the Aggies joined the SEC. King compiled the most passing yards for a Texas A&M player in a home season-opener, surpassing the 349 of Jerrod Johnson in a 41-6 victory over New Mexico on Sept. 5, 2009.
275 Victories for Nick Saban as a college football head coach after Alabama defeated Utah State 55-0 on Saturday. Saban became the seventh coach with at least 275 victories at the major-college level and the 15th at an NCAA four-year program. With a 275-67-1 record, Saban has an .803 winning percentage. Of the other 14 coaches to reach 275 victories, two have a better winning percentage than Saban. Larry Kehres had a 332-24-3 record at Mount Union in Ohio from 1986 through 2012 for a .929 winning percentage, and Ron Schipper had a 287-67-3 record at Central College in Iowa from 1961 through 1996 for an .808 winning percentage. The victory over Utah State started Saban’s 16th season at Alabama, where he has an 184-25 record. Saban’s official record is 270-67-1 because of five vacated victories in 2007.
Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter at @AMarkG1. | https://www.al.com/sports/2022/09/sec-football-by-the-numbers-top-10-from-week-1.html | 2022-09-07T00:21:30Z | https://www.al.com/sports/2022/09/sec-football-by-the-numbers-top-10-from-week-1.html | true |
RUIDOSO DOWNS, N.M. (KRQE) – The All American Futurity raced at the Ruidoso Downs on Monday evening. Hes Judgeandjury, a two-year-old gelding, came across first in a photo finish to claim $3 million.
“I felt the key was getting my horse to relax in the warm-up before the race,” said jockey James Flores. “I got him away from the pony horse and just let him be himself so that when he was moving into the starting gate he was loose and ready to run a big race.”
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Hes Judgeandjury finished with a time of 21.912 seconds for 440 yards. He is owned by Jeff Jones and Steve Holt and trained by Heath Taylor. This is the second win for Taylor, who also won with Stolis Winner in 2008.
“It’s not about the money, but it’s the history,” Taylor said. “The feeling that you have when you’re at the top of the game by winning the All-American is like no other that I can describe. I think about winning this race all the time and I’m very fortunate to have won it for a second time, but it’s a team effort—there are many people and their horses that help make us successful.”
Hes Judgeandjury is now expected to race in the Los Alamitos $2 million. That race is in Los Alamitos, California, and is scheduled for later in the fall. | https://www.krqe.com/news/community/ruidoso-downs-awards-3-million-at-all-american-futurity/ | 2022-09-07T00:25:21Z | https://www.krqe.com/news/community/ruidoso-downs-awards-3-million-at-all-american-futurity/ | false |
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Three weeks before he faced sentencing, the Malaysian defense contractor at the center of one of the biggest bribery investigations in U.S. military history made an escape as stunning and brazen as the case itself: U-Haul trucks were seen at his home in a tony San Diego neighborhood before Leonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” snipped off his ankle monitor and disappeared.
Nearly a dozen U.S. law enforcement agencies were searching for Francis on Tuesday. But officials acknowledged he may already be in Mexico, and possibly on his way back to Asia.
Four years ago, U.S. District Court Judge Janis Sammartino feared Francis might run off when she turned down his lawyer’s request to allow him to be under house arrest without round-the-clock security guards watching the ailing defense contractor. At the time, Francis was cooperating with prosecutors as they pursued charges against dozens of Navy officials who accepted bribes in exchange for classified information that gave Francis’ ship servicing business in Asia an edge in getting military contracts.
When asked about the bold escape Tuesday, his lawyer, Devin Burstein, who pushed for more leniency for his client, said: “At this time, I have no comment, sorry."
Sammartino repeatedly maintained that Francis, who was in poor health and needed medical care, could only remain under house arrest if private security guards were on site. At one point she expressed concern that if he were to escape and ended up “back in Malaysia for whatever reason," her name would come up if anyone asked “who let somebody do this without any security," according to a transcript of a closed-door hearing in February 2018 that was unsealed in January.
She raised similar concerns in another hearing on Dec. 17, 2020, after receiving a report that the home was left without anyone guarding it for nearly three hours, according to the court transcript. The guard said he had been on a long lunch break, and Francis apologized to the judge for the mishap.
It was unclear if round-the-clock security guards were still in place this weekend.
The U.S. Attorney's office in San Diego declined to comment, referring calls to the U.S. Marshals Service. Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal, Omar Castillo, said his officers found no security officers at the home when they arrived Sunday afternoon, nearly seven hours after Francis is believed to have removed his ankle monitor with heavy scissors. The device was found in the home.
Castillo said someone called the San Diego police department, which sent officers to the home shortly before 2 p.m. to check on it. Castillo said he did not know who made the call. After finding the home empty, police contacted U.S. Pre-Trial Services, the federal agency in charge of his confinement, which then called the U.S. Marshals Service.
Castillo said he did not know if security guards were still ordered to be there. He said neighbors reported seeing U-Haul trucks coming and going from the home one or two days before the escape. Pre-Trial Services declined to comment or answer questions.
The home is about a 40-minute drive from the Mexican border, where vehicles stream into Tijuana and are only stopped randomly. Castillo said Mexican authorities have been put on alert and 10 U.S. law enforcement agencies at local, state and federal levels were searching for Francis on Tuesday.
Castillo said GPS ankle monitors are easy to remove and do not stop people from escaping. He added that he would not be surprised if Francis was already in Mexico since it is easy to drive into the country and not be stopped.
“That's the risk that is taken when defendants are on GPS monitoring, you know," he said. “They don’t all cut off their GPS bracelets, but this can happen."
It was a surprising turn in a case already full of shocking revelations.
Nearly a decade ago, Francis was arrested in a San Diego hotel as part of a federal sting operation. Investigators say he and his company, Glenn Defense Marine Asia, bilked the Navy out of more than $35 million by buying off dozens of top-ranking Navy officers with booze, sex, lavish parties and other gifts. In exchange the officers, including the first active-duty admiral to be convicted of a federal crime, concealed the scheme in which Francis would overcharge for supplying ships or charge for fake services at ports he controlled in Southeast Asia.
The case, which delved into salacious details about service members cheating on their wives and seeking out prostitutes, was an embarrassment to the Pentagon. It was prosecuted by the U.S. attorney's office, which offered an independent authority from the military justice system.
Francis was scheduled to be sentenced Sept. 22 after working with prosecutors for years, leading to dozens of convictions.
All that cooperation will mean nothing now, but Francis may be hard to catch, given his wealth and vast worldwide connections, said Jason Forge, a former federal prosecutor in San Diego who worked on a number of high-profile corruption cases.
“He doesn't strike me as the type of person under these circumstances to make a spontaneous decision," Forge said. “I'm assuming this means he has planned things out and he has the wherewithal to do so. He will probably be a free bird for awhile." | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Fat-Leonard-s-escape-as-stunning-as-his-Navy-17423313.php | 2022-09-07T00:26:05Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Fat-Leonard-s-escape-as-stunning-as-his-Navy-17423313.php | true |
Adobe Systems (ADBE) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know
Adobe Systems (ADBE) closed at $368.30 in the latest trading session, marking a +0.04% move from the prior day. This move outpaced the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.41%.
Heading into today, shares of the software maker had lost 15.24% over the past month, lagging the Computer and Technology sector's loss of 9.08% and the S&P 500's loss of 5.13% in that time.
Adobe Systems will be looking to display strength as it nears its next earnings release. On that day, Adobe Systems is projected to report earnings of $3.33 per share, which would represent year-over-year growth of 7.07%. Meanwhile, our latest consensus estimate is calling for revenue of $4.44 billion, up 12.71% from the prior-year quarter.
Looking at the full year, our Zacks Consensus Estimates suggest analysts are expecting earnings of $13.50 per share and revenue of $17.68 billion. These totals would mark changes of +8.17% and +12.03%, respectively, from last year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for Adobe Systems. These revisions typically reflect the latest short-term business trends, which can change frequently. As such, positive estimate revisions reflect analyst optimism about the company's business and profitability.
Research indicates that these estimate revisions are directly correlated with near-term share price momentum. Investors can capitalize on this by using the Zacks Rank. This model considers these estimate changes and provides a simple, actionable rating system.
Ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), the Zacks Rank system has a proven, outside-audited track record of outperformance, with #1 stocks returning an average of +25% annually since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has moved 0.05% lower. Adobe Systems currently has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Valuation is also important, so investors should note that Adobe Systems has a Forward P/E ratio of 27.26 right now. This represents a premium compared to its industry's average Forward P/E of 26.55.
Meanwhile, ADBE's PEG ratio is currently 1.65. This metric is used similarly to the famous P/E ratio, but the PEG ratio also takes into account the stock's expected earnings growth rate. Computer - Software stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 2.02 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Computer - Software industry is part of the Computer and Technology sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 147, which puts it in the bottom 42% of all 250+ industries.
The Zacks Industry Rank gauges the strength of our individual industry groups by measuring the average Zacks Rank of the individual stocks within the groups. Our research shows that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1.
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PG&E has notified 525,000 of potential rotating outages throughout state
Calif. (KION-TV)- PG&E has announced that they could be asked to initiate rotating outages throughout the state by the grid operator.
This means groups of customers will experience outages on a rating basis for a set amount of time. This is to prevent a large area from being blacked out for longer, according to PG&E.
Click here to see where your address is in the rotation schedule.
PG&E has given advanced notification to ~525k customers to prepare for potential rotating outages in case they need to take place.
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"[The club should] encourage competition in the dressing room, not just look out for some. I've always had the feeling that the [English] national player was prioritised.
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Ten Hag's decision to drop Maguire and Luke Shaw suggests United do now have a manager who is willing to shake things up again, but still Bailly wanted out.
"I played important games and in some I was chosen as the best player. I think when I was given the opportunity I rose to the occasion, I just lacked consistency, because I think I deserved more minutes," he continued. "I've had good times and won titles.
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🤝 The Queen received Liz Truss at Balmoral Castle today.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 6, 2022
Her Majesty asked her to form a new Administration. Ms. Truss accepted Her Majesty's offer and was appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury. pic.twitter.com/klRwVvEOyc
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Today she meets the queen to be appointed as the new PM. pic.twitter.com/FO9WaJRSbO
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Chile's central bank raises interest rate to 10.75%
Adds details from report
SANTIAGO, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Chile's central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 10.75% on Tuesday, from 9.75% previously, and said the monetary policy rate is "near the maximum level considered in the central scenario" at its last quarterly monetary policy report.
The central bank's board voted 3-to-2 to hike by 100 basis points, with one board member voting for an increase of 125 basis points and another for a 75 basis points rise.
Analysts polled by Reuters had been expecting a 75 basis points hike to 10.5%.
"Future rate movements will depend on the evolution of the macroeconomic scenario and its implications for the convergence of inflation to target," the central bank said in its post-meeting statement.
Chile's 12-month rate of consumer price inflation stood at 13.1% in July, far above the central bank's target range of 2% to 4%.
The bank's board said it will remain "especially attentive to the upward risks for inflation," considering how high it has reached and because two-year inflation expectations remain above 3.0%.
The bank will publish its newest monetary policy report (IPoM) on Wednesday, in which it will update its macroeconomic projections for the remainder of 2022 and 2023.
(Reporting by Fabian Cambero and Carolina Pulice; Editing by Anthony Esposito and Leslie Adler)
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Judge rules firing squad, electric chair unconstitutional in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A Richland County judge ruled Tuesday that firing squads and the use of the electric chair are unconstitutional in South Carolina.
Judge Jocelyn Newman ruled in the case involving four death row inmates against the State of South Carolina. She granted declaratory and injunctive relief for the inmates, writing:
“In 2021, South Carolina turned back the clock and became the only state in the country in which a person may be forced into the electric chair if he refuses to elect how he will die. In doing so, the General Assembly ignored advances in scientific research and evolving standards of humanity and decency.”
Newman’s ruling found the state’s use of firing squads and electrocution is in violation of the South Carolina Constitution and its prohibition on cruel, corporal or unusual punishments. It additionally said the state is permanently prevented from executing the inmates by electrocution or firing squad.
One of the inmates in the lawsuit, Richard Bernard Moore, was scheduled earlier in the year to be the first person executed by firing squad in the state after the legislature added the option for prisoner executions. Through legal appeals, Moore’s execution was delayed while the court considered the case.
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The 2022 MLK Dream Run Weekend Celebration is almost here! This isn’t an ordinary 5K marathon, it’s an event with live music, prizes, vendors, and fundraising. September 17th is a time for celebration, and the run will take place on Sunday, September 18th including a 5K, 10K, and 15K run. | https://www.koin.com/everydaynorthwest/2022-mlk-dream-run-registration-is-now-open/ | 2022-09-07T00:43:04Z | https://www.koin.com/everydaynorthwest/2022-mlk-dream-run-registration-is-now-open/ | false |
When Kendra Busbee’s 30-year-old daughter Kristine Smalls received her doctorate in psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, she wanted everyone to know about her daughter’s achievement. Smalls was always a dedicated student who attended kindergarten through 12th grade without a single absence.
“At the age of 5 years old, she knew that she wanted to be a doctor,” Busbee told WABC.
She decided her daughter’s sizable efforts deserved sizable recognition. So she went big. Busbee, of Camden New Jersey, rented a billboard.
Busbee surprised her daughter by telling her they were having an outdoor celebration due to COVID. Family and friends gathered in a parking lot, and when the mom and daughter arrived, Jay-Z’s song “Public Service Announcement” was playing. As the artist sang the lyrics “allow me to reintroduce myself,” Smalls saw similar words above a larger-than-life digital version of herself on a nearby billboard. Busbee posted a video of the moment on Facebook.
“You must be my shining star,” Busbee wrote in a Facebook post displaying Smalls standing below the billboard. “You were going to shine no matter where you are! I am the proudest mommy bean. I love you Dr. Kristine S. Smalls.”
Smalls was surprised seeing her likeness on the billboard, but not by her mom’s gesture. Busbee is a single mother to Smalls and her brother who worked two jobs for most of their lives.
“She usually does anything for me and my brother when we have any kind of success,” Smalls told Local Today. “She kind of outdoes herself every time.”
Camden has a reputation for violence and poverty. Every week, about 150,000 vehicles pass the billboard, which Busbee rented for a month. She hopes the billboard provides an uplifting message to those who see it.
“Every achievement they make needs to be heard,” Busbee told Local Today. “For our Black kids and our Brown kids, to let them know that anything is possible.”
And there is one other person they hope sees the sign.
“Can we get Beyoncé?” Busbee asked ABC7 with a laugh.
Smalls will begin a post-doctorate program at a mental health practice in Pennsylvania this fall.
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(Motor Authority) — BMW recently started production of hydrogen fuel cells that will eventually be used in the powertrains of a limited run of hydrogen-electric BMW X5 SUVs. The SUVs will be used for test and demonstration purposes, and won’t be for sale.
A hydrogen-electric vehicle is essentially an EV that uses a hydrogen fuel cell to power the electric motor instead of a battery. The fuel cell combines hydrogen with oxygen from the air in a nearly emission-free process that creates electricity, either directly or via an intermediate battery.
In the case of BMW’s hydrogen-electric X5, which will go into production later this year as the BMW iX5 Hydrogen, the fuel cell sits up front and draws hydrogen from two tanks, one in the transmission tunnel and the other under the rear seat. The generated electricity is used to power an electric motor at the rear axle.
Electricity from the fuel cell also charges a small battery that helps power the motor during high-load situations. The total system output, in this case, is 368 hp. The fuel cell on its own generates a continuous output of 167 hp.BMW hydrogen-electric powertrain
BMW doesn’t plan to sell the iX5 Hydrogen to private customers. The automaker doesn’t expect to have any hydrogen-electric vehicles at its dealerships until 2025, at the earliest. The date could be even later depending on the direction the market takes, BMW said.
Despite the start of production of hydrogen fuel cells, BMW remains committed to battery-electric vehicles as its main avenue for achieving carbon-neutral operations. BMW is developing the iX5 Hydrogen so it can be ready to supply customers with their powertrain of choice in the future, whether it be gasoline, diesel, battery electric, or hydrogen-electric. In the case of hydrogen, BMW sees it as an opportunity for customers who favor long-distance driving.
“We think hydrogen-powered vehicles are ideally placed technologically to fit alongside battery-electric vehicles and complete the electric mobility picture,” Oliver Zipse, BMW Group’s CEO, said in a statement. “By commencing small-scale production of fuel cells today, we are demonstrating the technical maturity of this type of drive system and underscoring its potential for the future.”
BMW isn’t the only established automaker looking seriously at hydrogen as a future fuel source. Toyota already offers a second-generation Mirai hydrogen-electric vehicle in parts of the country where hydrogen is actually available, while the likes of Hyundai Motor Group, Daimler Trucks, and Volvo Trucks are looking at the fuel for zero-emission long-haul trucking. | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/bmw-starts-production-of-fuel-cells-for-hydrogen-electric-x5/ | 2022-09-07T00:59:40Z | https://www.yourbasin.com/news/bmw-starts-production-of-fuel-cells-for-hydrogen-electric-x5/ | true |
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Five people were injured in a crash in the Hilltop neighborhood on Tuesday.
The crash happened just after 6 p.m. in the area of Fremont Street and Powell Avenue.
Police said two people were taken to Nationwide Children's Hospital, two more were taken to Grant Medical Center and the fifth person was taken to Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
The conditions of all five people were described as stable.
A 10TV photographer noticed one man was put into handcuffs.
It's unclear if anyone is being charged at this time. There's no word on what caused the crash. | https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/police-5-injured-hilltop-crash/530-f4f2822f-26d2-4851-a40b-fadae4406c60 | 2022-09-07T01:00:20Z | https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/police-5-injured-hilltop-crash/530-f4f2822f-26d2-4851-a40b-fadae4406c60 | true |
WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service San Angelo TX
704 PM CDT Tue Sep 6 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of southwestern Brown
and east central Coleman Counties through 745 PM CDT...
At 704 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Brownwood, moving southwest at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch 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...
Brownwood, Early, Bangs, Lake Brownwood Near Thrifty, Lake Brownwood
State Park, Camp Bowie, Lake Brownwood, Thrifty and Indian Creek.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
LAT...LON 3152 9893 3149 9897 3167 9937 3190 9908
3177 9885
TIME...MOT...LOC 0004Z 040DEG 13KT 3178 9906
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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Judge rules firing squad, electric chair unconstitutional in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A Richland County judge ruled Tuesday that firing squads and the use of the electric chair are unconstitutional in South Carolina.
Judge Jocelyn Newman ruled in the case involving four death row inmates against the State of South Carolina. She granted declaratory and injunctive relief for the inmates, writing:
“In 2021, South Carolina turned back the clock and became the only state in the country in which a person may be forced into the electric chair if he refuses to elect how he will die. In doing so, the General Assembly ignored advances in scientific research and evolving standards of humanity and decency.”
Newman’s ruling found the state’s use of firing squads and electrocution is in violation of the South Carolina Constitution and its prohibition on cruel, corporal or unusual punishments. It additionally said the state is permanently prevented from executing the inmates by electrocution or firing squad.
One of the inmates in the lawsuit, Richard Bernard Moore, was scheduled earlier in the year to be the first person executed by firing squad in the state after the legislature added the option for prisoner executions. Through legal appeals, Moore’s execution was delayed while the court considered the case.
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Webb Telescope Captures Picture of "Space Tarantula"
The latest image captured by the Webb Space Telescope is one of its most dynamic yet. Tuesday morning, NASA officials shared a snapshot the observatory happened to snag of the Tarantula Nebula and it's a thing of beauty. The nebula's real name is 30 Doradus and can be seen in its fully glory, some 340 light-years across, in the picture birthing stars and galaxies within its cosmic dust.
"What makes this nebula so interesting to astronomers? Unlike in our Milky Way, the Tarantula Nebula is producing new stars at a furious rate," NASA said in a press release accompanying the photo. "Though close to us, it is similar to the gigantic star-forming regions from when the universe was only a few billion years old, and star formation was at its peak — a period known as 'cosmic noon.' Since the Tarantula is close to us, it is easy to study in detail to help us learn more about the universe's past."
"Despite humanity's thousands of years of stargazing, the star-formation process still holds many mysteries – many of them due to our previous inability to get crisp images of what was happening behind the thick clouds of stellar nurseries," the agency added in its release. "Webb has already begun revealing a universe never seen before, and is only getting started on rewriting the stellar creation story."
Since it was brought online for use earlier this summer, the Webb Space Telescope has taken pictures of the furthest reaches of space, areas of the cosmos that scientists have been unable to reach.
"If you think about that, this is farther than humanity has ever moved before," NASA administrator Bill Nelson previously said of the JWST. "And we're only beginning to understand what Webb can and will do. It's going to explore objects in the solar system and atmospheres of exoplanets orbiting other stars, giving us clues as to whether potentially their atmospheres are similar to our own."
"Our goals for Webb's first images and data are both to showcase the telescope's powerful instruments and to preview the science mission to come," astronomer Klaus Pontoppidan, Webb project scientist at STScI, added of the images. "They are sure to deliver a long-awaited 'wow' for astronomers and the public." | https://comicbook.com/irl/news/nasa-webb-telescope-space-tarantula-nebula-photo/ | 2022-09-07T01:03:46Z | https://comicbook.com/irl/news/nasa-webb-telescope-space-tarantula-nebula-photo/ | false |
Super-smeller helps scientists develop test to spot Parkinson's
By Elizabeth Quigley
BBC Scotland news
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A Scottish woman who found she could detect Parkinson's through smell has inspired scientists to develop a swab test that could be used to diagnose it.
Researchers in Manchester have created a new method which they say can detect the disease in three minutes.
Further study will be required to validate the findings before they can develop a diagnostic test that could be used in clinics or by GPs.
Their work was inspired by Joy Milne, a retired nurse from Perth.
Joy, 72, knew her husband Les had Parkinson's more than 12 years before he was diagnosed when she identified a change in the way he smelled.
"He had this musty rather unpleasant smell especially round his shoulders and the back of his neck and his skin had definitely changed," she said.
She only linked the odour to the disease after Les was diagnosed and they met people at a Parkinson's UK support group who had the same distinctive smell. Les died in June 2015.
Now a team in the University of Manchester, working with Joy, has developed a simple skin-swab test which they claim is 95% accurate under laboratory conditions when it comes to telling whether people have Parkinson's.
The researchers analysed sebum - the oily substance on skin - which was collected by using a cotton swap on patients' backs, an area where it is less often washed away.
Using mass spectrometry, they compared 79 people with Parkinson's with a healthy control group of 71 people.
The research found more than 4,000 unique compounds in the samples, of which 500 were different between people with Parkinson's and the control group.
The study is published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.
Prof Perdita Barran, who led the research, said there was not currently a chemical test for Parkinson's disease and many thousands of people were on waiting lists for a neurological consultation.
She said developing a confirmatory test that could be used by a GP would be "transformative".
"At the moment we have developed it in a research lab and we are now working with colleagues in hospital analytical labs to transfer our test to them so that it can work within an NHS environment," she said.
"We are hoping within two years to be able to start to test people in the Manchester area."
Parkinson's is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world. Around 145,000 people in the UK live with the condition, says Parkinson's UK - including more than 12,000 in Scotland.
There is no cure and no definitive diagnostic test, with clinicians diagnosing patients by observing symptoms.
The condition can cause a wide variety of symptoms including difficulty walking, speaking and a tremor.
The scientists now need to validate their findings in a clinical lab before it can be used for patients.
James Jopling, the Scotland director of Parkinson's UK, said the discovery could make a real difference to people living with the disease.
"Currently with no definitive test people have to wait months or years to be diagnosed so the fact that you could get the treatment and support you need and that researchers could begin new treatments is incredibly important," he said.
Joy knows what an earlier diagnosis would have meant for her and her family.
"We would have spent more time with family," she said.
"We would have travelled more. If we had known earlier it might have explained the mood swings and depression."
The night before her husband died, he made her promise to investigate her sense of smell.
According to Joy, he said: "You must do this because it will make a difference."
She hopes her accidental discovery will do exactly that.
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Water availability in Colorado may never again be what it was, prompting efforts to voluntarily limit use to stave off regulatory steps.
“We’re definitely seeing the results of climate change that climate scientists call ‘the aridification of the West.’ We’re no longer experiencing periodic drought, but we’re experiencing drought as the new normal,” said Jayla Poppleton, executive director of Water Education Colorado.
Water Education Colorado is a nonprofit organization attempting to raise awareness of the challenge that Colorado and the West face as the Colorado River and its great reservoirs continue their decline.
“As we recognize what we’re dealing with, we can all get on board to conserve and protect this incredibly limited resource,” she told BizWest in an interview.
“The question we are asking ourselves as a statewide community and as we update the 2015 Colorado Water Plan is ‘what are our values going to be?’
She acknowledged that Colorado has enough water to supply municipal communities, but “that comes at a price to the ag community and wildlife. … It’s a moment of self determination — what do we want to be as a state?”
Poppleton’s organization this year is running a campaign to encourage state residents to tap into 22 ways to save water in order to reduce water use per person by 22 gallons daily or 8,000 gallons yearly. That would amount to 48 billion gallons of water statewide annually if everyone were to take up the challenge.
The suggestions include both strategies for inside the home and outside, but the biggest opportunities involve outdoor water consumption.
“Fifty (%) to 60% of water is used outdoors,” she said.
Limiting use of turf in landscaping and replacing it with native plants and xeriscape offers a cost-effective way to reduce water consumption. She expects more communities to offer “cash for grass” programs.
“Hopefully, it doesn’t come down to this in Colorado, but Nevada law by 2026 won’t allow turf to be watered for private use,” she said. Watered grass would exist only in congregate areas such as athletic fields.
The full list of 22 ideas are:
• Find out where water comes from — other than the faucet.
• Reduce water use when getting ready for work by showering instead of bathing and turning water off when brushing teeth.
• Use appliances to wash dishes and clothes, and run them only when full.
• Save water during food preparation and disposal. Compost instead of using the disposal.
• Fix leaks in toilets or faucets.
• Toss trash instead of flushing it.
• Install low-flow toilets and shower heads.
• Limit turf.
• Water only at dawn or dusk, not midday.
• Install efficient sprinklers and adjust to avoid runoff.
• Keep lawns at least 3 inches in length; aerate annually.
• Skip watering when it rains.
• Sweep driveways instead of spraying.
• Advocate with homeowner associations and landlords for water-smart practices.
• Use car washes that recycle water instead of washing cars in the driveway.
• Clean up after pets to avoid spread of disease in water.
• Use phosphorus-free fertilizers; limit pesticides and herbicides.
• Prevent leaks from cars parked on the street.
• Let only rain go down storm drains.
• Clear snow and ice without chemicals.
• Capture rainwater for gardens.
• Stay connected to Water22.org.
Poppleton encouraged people to take the Water 22 Pledge, a campaign that will continue through the year, with a plan for 2023 under discussion.
This article was first published by BizWest, an independent news organization, and is published under a license agreement. © 2022 BizWest Media LLC.
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Nat Moore Trophy nominee Brandon Inniss shines as talented wide receiver
MIAMI - The search for the best high school football player in South Florida continues. This week's Nat Moore Trophy nominee is wide receiver Brandon Inniss from American Heritage Plantation.
In an absolutely loaded 2023 class of talent, Inniss is the highest-rated recruit in the Miami-Dade/Broward area. If you ask him to play holder, he'll do it. If you ask him to play quarterback, he'll do it and has done it. But running routes and catching passes is where he really shines.
"Receiver is where l feel natural on the field. I feel like that's where I play the best. I played every position in little league, from center to right tackle, to d-tackle, to linebacker. Every position on the field - holder. So I feel like receiver is where l can contribute best to my team," he said.
He's been contributing to his teams for quite some time.
"l played varsity in 8th grade, so right after the season l got 15 offers. So after that l knew I could be something special," said Inniss.
Fifteen offers as an 8th grader? What were his folks thinking when that happened?
"I would say they were just proud of me. Not everybody thought I could play varsity as an 8th grader. And l started. I played alongside Zay Flowers who's about to get drafted to the NFL next year from Boston College. I played with Kenny McIntosh from Georgia, so it's not like l was playing for no garbage team either. So after that, l just knew anything could happen," said Inniss.
He is becoming a star all on his own but doesn't mind being compared to other wide receivers. He even picks apart the games of NFL wide receivers and incorporates their skills into his style
"Julio Jones mindset, how he comes to work every day. He doesn't talk too much but that's a little something I've added to my game. l like to talk. Jarvis Landry coming over the middle making strong catches. Ja'marr Chase's rookie year confidence - speed, burst, and able to win the one-on-one matchups. Those are probably three guys I've been watching a lot," said Inniss.
Inniss is poised to become a star at the next level. He's heading to Ohio State and told CBS4 about one of the more unique recruiting pitches we've ever heard.
"I talked to Garrett (Wilson) ten minutes before he got drafted and he said it was the best decision he made and look where he's at now. He went number ten overall I think. So it's something l took into consideration for sure.
If you would like to nominate your favorite South Florida high school football player, go to NatMooreTrophy.com.
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After days without running water, water pressure has been restored to Jackson, Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reeves announced on Monday, Sept. 5.
The city’s water system partially failed in late August after flooding exacerbated existing problems at a water treatment plant. Though water pressure has been restored to Jackson, residents still need to boil their water until further notice, the city said in a press release on Sept. 6.
Amid the crisis in Jackson, some people claimed in viral videos shared on TikTok and Twitter that a tanker parked near the Mississippi governor’s mansion downtown is providing water to the residence.
“There is currently no running water in Jackson, Mississippi. The heat index is over 100 degrees. Schools are closed. People can’t cook, clean, drink, or bathe. But at least [Governor Reeves] has a giant water truck providing him with clean water at the governor’s mansion,” another person wrote in a viral tweet on Aug. 30.
THE QUESTION
Is the tanker shown in the video providing water to the Mississippi governor’s mansion in Jackson?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
No, the tanker shown in the video is not providing water to the Mississippi governor’s mansion in Jackson. The tanker is supporting Trustmark Bank, which is across the street from the mansion.
WHAT WE FOUND
The viral videos do show a tanker parked across from the governor’s mansion in downtown Jackson, Mississippi, but it’s not providing water to the residence.
The tanker is for Trustmark Bank, a spokesperson for Gov. Reeves’ office told VERIFY.
In the six-second video clip shared on Twitter, the tanker is seen across the street from, but not directly in front of, the governor’s mansion. VERIFY also compared the video shared on Twitter to a Google Street View image of the area, and found that the building prominently featured in the viral video is Trustmark Bank’s headquarters located at 248 East Capitol Street in downtown Jackson.
Trustmark Bank contracted with a private company to bring in the water tanker to its corporate headquarters as part of its disaster recovery and business continuity plans, said Melanie Morgan, the company’s corporate communications director.
“This particular tanker is solely for our building and its purpose is to be able to keep the facilities running for our associates and people that are working in the building,” she added.
The tanker could be used to provide water needed to operate air conditioning systems and restrooms if needed. It would not provide drinking water, Morgan said.
The governor’s spokesperson also confirmed that the tanker is “not supporting the Governor’s Mansion or any other state assets.”
“The Governor’s Mansion gets its water from the Jackson water system. Many businesses have also brought in their own tankers,” the spokesperson wrote in an email.
Though Trustmark hasn’t needed to use the tanker, it remains on site at the downtown headquarters “out of an abundance of caution,” Morgan said. | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/verify/social-media/fact-check-tanker-providing-water-mississippi-governor-mansion-jackson-water-crisis/536-c325dfce-57ff-4401-9546-676a00e0f7a2 | 2022-09-07T01:20:35Z | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/verify/social-media/fact-check-tanker-providing-water-mississippi-governor-mansion-jackson-water-crisis/536-c325dfce-57ff-4401-9546-676a00e0f7a2 | false |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) – New surveillance footage shows the man accused of abducting and murdering Eliza Fletcher, whose body police identified Tuesday, cleaning out his car hours after the Memphis school teacher disappeared.
The video shows Cleotha Abston arriving at the Longview Garden apartments where his brother lives around 7:57 a.m. Friday morning, more than three hours after Fletcher was forced into an SUV while she was jogging near the University of Memphis.
He sits in the vehicle for a while and then goes to the trunk. It’s hard to see exactly what he is doing but he runs to his brother’s apartment unit shortly after.
A few minutes later, he comes back outside and spends more than an hour at the passenger side of the SUV.
According to court documents, a witness said Abston was in a strange mood and vigorously cleaned the interior of his car with carpet cleaner and washed his clothes in the house’s sink.
The video comes after Memphis Police confirmed Tuesday that Fletcher was found dead behind a home in South Memphis Monday night. The body was found during a search in South Memphis near where police said Abston was seen cleaning out his vehicle.
U.S. Marshals arrested Abston, 38, on Saturday after police detected his DNA on a pair of sandals found near to where Fletcher was last seen, according to an arrest affidavit.
Abston was released from prison in 2020 after serving 20 years for a previous kidnapping. On Tuesday morning, he made his first court appearance on charges of kidnapping, tampering with evidence, theft, identity theft, and fraudulent use of a credit card.
Several of Fletcher’s relatives were in the courtroom along with more than 20 media members as Abston was issued a $510,000 bond. Abston said he could not afford bond and he could not afford a lawyer. General Sessions Judge Louis Montesi appointed a public defender to represent Abston.
Court records showed Abston also has been charged with first-degree murder. He is scheduled to appear in court again Wednesday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/video-suspect-in-eliza-fletchers-murder-cleans-car-hours-after-abduction/ | 2022-09-07T01:23:23Z | https://www.wjhl.com/news/video-suspect-in-eliza-fletchers-murder-cleans-car-hours-after-abduction/ | true |
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Lincoln East 9, Kearney 1: Madison Adams hit two home runs and Berkley Hatten had four RBIs and a home run to help propel Lincoln East to a victory in the first game of their doubleheader against Kearney.
Lincoln High 14, Omaha Bryan 0: Catharina Romero had three hits and five RBIs to help the Links shutout the Bryan Bears. Makinley Thomas pitched all four innings, striking out six batters and allowing just two hits. | https://journalstar.com/sports/high-school/softball/prep-softball-scores-9-6/article_c7dc91c9-541b-5341-a759-c87c0db2becf.html | 2022-09-07T01:27:04Z | https://journalstar.com/sports/high-school/softball/prep-softball-scores-9-6/article_c7dc91c9-541b-5341-a759-c87c0db2becf.html | false |
Summer may be ending, but Clare Crawley's new relationship is just beginning.
Over the Labor Day weekend, The Bachelorette star appeared to confirm she is off the market when she captured footage with her boyfriend as they danced to "Go Crazy" by Chris Brown and Young Thug. "Him," she captioned the video with a pink heart emoji.
While Clare didn't reveal the name of the special man making her laugh and smile, multiple reports say the lucky guy is Mascot Sports CEO Ryan Dawkins. And yes, she totally follows him on Instagram.
Soon after the relationship soft launch, many of Clare's followers were quick to express their excitement. "Super happy for you Clare," one user wrote. "Took care of yourself physically and mentally, now you've been blessed to be in a great relationship." Clare responded with "Amen."
However, another follower indicated that this relationship isn't exactly new. "Babyyyyy!!! Finally," they wrote. "A year later and y'all still so f--king cute." The reality star responded with a simple heart emoji.
The 41-year-old also received supportive comments from members of Bachelor Nation including Sarah Herron, Victoria Fuller, Kelley Flanagan and another former Bachelorette Katie Thurston, who wrote, "Finally the secret is out."
Clare's journey to finding love hasn't always been a rosy one. During season 16 of The Bachelorette, Clare famously left the show early after getting engaged to Dale Moss after four episodes.
The pair split in January 2021—two months after their proposal episode aired in November 2020. While the duo briefly reconciled, they parted ways for good in September 2021. Previously, Clare opened up to Jana Kramer about the public breakup.
"I loved and have always had such a deep love for Dale and that, A, doesn't go away overnight and B, like, I don't regret that. I loved loving him," Clare shared on iHeartRadio's Whine Down With Jana Kramer podcast in October. "It's the deep pain of—this is the one that gets me—like, how do you say goodbye to somebody you never wanted to walk away from? You're having to say goodbye to somebody you don't want to be saying goodbye to, you have to walk away from somebody you don't want to walk away from. It's hard, it's painful."
In June, E! News confirmed that Dale had moved on and was dating designer Galey Alix. | https://www.eonline.com/news/1345018/the-bachelorette-s-clare-crawley-debuts-new-boyfriend-on-instagram | 2022-09-07T01:28:03Z | https://www.eonline.com/news/1345018/the-bachelorette-s-clare-crawley-debuts-new-boyfriend-on-instagram | true |
Won dips below 1,380 level per dollar for 1st time in more than 13 years
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean currency on Wednesday declined below the 1,380-won level against the U.S. dollar for the first time in more than 13 years during intraday trading amid a sharp decline in the country's current account surplus.
The local currency was trading at 1,383 per dollar as of 9:20 a.m., down 11.30 won from the previous session's close.
After the market opened, the won slid to as low as 1,383.60 against the greenback at one point.
It marked the first time that the Korean currency plunged below 1,380 against the dollar since April 1, 2009.
South Korea posted a current account surplus for the third straight month in July, but the surplus sharply fell as the goods balance logged a deficit for the first time in about 10 years, central bank data showed.
The current account surplus came to US$1.09 billion in July, compared with a surplus of $5.61 billion posted in June.
South Korea's widening trade deficit has exerted downward pressure on the local currency. The won has slid more than 13 percent against the greenback so far this year.
South Korea logged a record trade deficit of $9.47 billion in August, extending the shortfall for the fifth straight month amid high energy costs.
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On Monday morning, Sept. 5, 2022, Angeline “Angie” Jones, 88, a resident of Larksville, took her last breath to spend the eternal life with her beloved husband, Harold, who preceded her in death on Feb. 1, 1990.
Born Nov. 21, 1933, in Luzerne, Angeline was one of eight children born to the late Joseph Bartorillo Sr. and Mary Troiani Bartorillo.
Raised in Luzerne, Angie attended the former Luzerne High School, and later moved to New Jersey, where she began her career as a payroll clerk for Royal Foods, Carteret, N.J., retiring from there after 25 years. Following her retirement, Angie returned to the local area, settling in Larksville so she could spend more time with her loving family and her beautiful extended family.
A woman of great faith, Angie was a member of Holy Family Parish, Luzerne.
Angie was blessed to travel the world during her retirement years. She loved to cook and bake, and like most Italian mothers and grandmothers, Angie was always ready and willing to feed her family.
In addition to her parents, Joseph Bartorillo Sr. and Mary Bartorillo, and her husband, Harold, Angie was preceded in death by her son, Robert Sutton, on Sept. 3, 2015; her stepdaughter, Judith Henry; her son-in-law, Michael Rosenko Sr.; her brothers, John, Peter, Joseph Jr. and Dean Bartorillo; her sister and brother-in-law, Annie and Richard Rosenko Sr.; and her brother-in-law, John Bresnahan.
Angie is survived by her loving children, Marie Rosenko, Exeter; and David Sutton, Doylestown; her stepdaughter, Lynda Morris and her husband, John Kazmark, New Jersey; her 11 grandchildren, including her step-grandchildren; her 15 great-grandchildren, including her step-great-grandchildren; her sisters, Lucy Bresnahan, Exeter; and Mary Kodaski and her husband, Daniel, Luzerne; as well as her numerous, nieces, nephews, friends and extended family members.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, which will be conducted at 9:45 a.m. Friday from Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:15 a.m. in Holy Family Parish, 574 Bennett St., Luzerne.
Entombment with the Rite of Committal will follow in Chapel Lawn Memorial Park, Dallas.
Family and friends are invited to Angie’s viewing, which will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
For information or to send Angie’s family a message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home’s website, www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com, or Facebook page.
Angie’s love for God was immeasurable and to say that she was an animal lover is an understatement, so, in lieu of floral tributes, please consider making a memorial donation in Angie’s name to Holy Family Parish, 574 Bennett St., Luzerne, PA 18709; and/or to Blue Chip Farm Animal Refuge, 974 Lockville Road, Dallas PA 18612.
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Three people were arrested Thursday after allegedly participating in a plot to steal car parts from a Limestone County junkyard. Two of them are known associates of a sex offender sought by the Limestone County Sheriff's Office.
The sheriff's office said the first arrest happened when a deputy pulled over a Jeep with no tag, which the deputy recognized as being involved in a previous catalytic converter theft.
The driver, an unidentified female, told the deputy she had recently dropped off the Jeep's owner and another male at a junk yard to steal car parts, according to the sheriff's office. Because she had outstanding warrants, she became the first arrest, the sheriff's office said.
"Deputies and investigators responded to the area of the junk yard to attempt to locate the suspects" the woman had mentioned, the sheriff's office said in a release. "A short time later, a vehicle was observed picking up the two subjects, who were coming out of a house in the 25000 block of Oak Grove Road."
Investigators stopped the vehicle and recognize the rear passenger as Phillip Dwayne Basham, 51, the alleged owner of the Jeep. While arresting Basham, another suspect — identified as 49-year-old Brain Dustin McNeese — ran from the vehicle.
The sheriff's office said the Limestone Correctional Facility's K-9 unit found McNeese in a field. During his arrest, an officer suffered a hand injury and McNeese lied to officers about his name, according to the sheriff's office.
Basham and McNeese remain in the Limestone County Detention Center as of Tuesday. Basham is charged with third-degree burglary, while McNeese is charged with attempting to elude law enforcement, second-degree assault and obstruction of justice.
More charges are possible as the investigation continues.
Known associate sought
The Limestone County Sheriff's Office says Basham and McNeese are known associates of Tony Dewayne Glover, a registered sex offender who is wanted for multiple crimes, including stealing catalytic converters.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 256-232-0111. | https://www.waaytv.com/news/3-arrested-in-connection-to-alleged-theft-plot-at-limestone-county-junk-yard-known-associate/article_48f2246e-2e38-11ed-b68b-df5c72309e59.html | 2022-09-07T01:38:20Z | https://www.waaytv.com/news/3-arrested-in-connection-to-alleged-theft-plot-at-limestone-county-junk-yard-known-associate/article_48f2246e-2e38-11ed-b68b-df5c72309e59.html | true |
Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc. (BFAM) shares closed today at 0.6% above its 52 week low of $65.87, giving the company a market cap of $3B. The stock is currently down 47.6% year-to-date, down 54.5% over the past 12 months, and down 17.5% over the past five years. This week, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 2.3%, and the S&P 500 fell 2.6%.
Trading Activity
- Trading volume this week was 3.2% lower than the 20-day average.
- Beta, a measure of the stock’s volatility relative to the overall market stands at 0.8.
Technical Indicators
- The Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the stock was under 30, indicating it may be underbought.
- MACD, a trend-following momentum indicator, indicates a downward trend.
- The stock closed below its Bollinger band, indicating it may be oversold.
Market Comparative Performance
- The company's share price is the same as the S&P 500 Index , lags it on a 1-year basis, and lags it on a 5-year basis
- The company's share price is the same as the Dow Jones Industrial Average , lags it on a 1-year basis, and lags it on a 5-year basis
- The company share price is the same as the performance of its peers in the Industrials industry sector , lags it on a 1-year basis, and lags it on a 5 year basis
Per Group Comparative Performance
- The company's stock price performance year-to-date lags the peer average by -837.3%
- The company's stock price performance over the past 12 months lags the peer average by -1037.7%
- The company's price-to-earnings ratio, which relates a company's share price to its earnings per share, is -446.2% higher than the average peer.
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Maricopa County sees rise in heat-related deaths; activists say homeless most at-risk
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- Community activists say more people are living outdoors unprotected in this extreme heat has been a major factor in the rise in heat-related deaths this summer. Maricopa County reports 111 deaths this year, compared to 81 last year, and shows 80% of the deaths are happening outside.
“We always advise to try to avoid direct sun contact for extended periods of time,” said Captain Evan Gammage with Phoenix Fire.
But for those experiencing homelessness, it’s nearly impossible. “Our at-risk population doesn’t have necessarily the access to getting out of the heat,” Gammage said.
When it comes to heat-associated deaths indoors, only 22 have been reported, which could be due to a lack of air conditioning. But two-thirds of deaths have been outside; many of those are people experiencing homelessness. “It’s just not cooling down at night, we’ve seen 100 degrees at night, and our bodies are just not meant to deal with those extreme temperatures,” said community activist Stacey Champion.
Champion says she’s seen an increase in the number of people living on the streets. “There are so many older people on a fixed income who are just straight up get priced out of their housing. And those people are going to be more susceptible to heat,” she said.
Almost 6,600 eviction cases were filed in August, the highest level since October 2008. Maricopa County says it could also be because our population has exploded over the years. “I said in the beginning of the spring that I was concerned that we were going to break the already grim and terrible record, and we already have,” Champion said.
The Phoenix Fire Department says while their heat-related calls have been on par with past years, they’ve responded to many hikers with heat-related illnesses. “Even with the sun down, it can be 100 degrees, so just because you’re not in direct contact with the sun, does not mean you shouldn’t be worried about the heat,” Gammage said.
If you are going out for a hike, they advise you to bring more water than you think you need, and when your water gets halfway, it’s time to head back.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) – New surveillance footage shows the man accused of abducting and murdering Eliza Fletcher, whose body police identified Tuesday, cleaning out his car hours after the Memphis school teacher disappeared.
The video shows Cleotha Abston arriving at the Longview Garden apartments where his brother lives around 7:57 a.m. Friday morning, more than three hours after Fletcher was forced into an SUV while she was jogging near the University of Memphis.
He sits in the vehicle for a while and then goes to the trunk. It’s hard to see exactly what he is doing but he runs to his brother’s apartment unit shortly after.
A few minutes later, he comes back outside and spends more than an hour at the passenger side of the SUV.
According to court documents, a witness said Abston was in a strange mood and vigorously cleaned the interior of his car with carpet cleaner and washed his clothes in the house’s sink.
The video comes after Memphis Police confirmed Tuesday that Fletcher was found dead behind a home in South Memphis Monday night. The body was found during a search in South Memphis near where police said Abston was seen cleaning out his vehicle.
U.S. Marshals arrested Abston, 38, on Saturday after police detected his DNA on a pair of sandals found near to where Fletcher was last seen, according to an arrest affidavit.
Abston was released from prison in 2020 after serving 20 years for a previous kidnapping. On Tuesday morning, he made his first court appearance on charges of kidnapping, tampering with evidence, theft, identity theft, and fraudulent use of a credit card.
Several of Fletcher’s relatives were in the courtroom along with more than 20 media members as Abston was issued a $510,000 bond. Abston said he could not afford bond and he could not afford a lawyer. General Sessions Judge Louis Montesi appointed a public defender to represent Abston.
Court records showed Abston also has been charged with first-degree murder. He is scheduled to appear in court again Wednesday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/video-suspect-in-eliza-fletchers-murder-cleans-car-hours-after-abduction/ | 2022-09-07T01:42:10Z | https://wgntv.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/video-suspect-in-eliza-fletchers-murder-cleans-car-hours-after-abduction/ | false |
Liz Truss will travel to Balmoral later on Tuesday to accept the role of prime minister from the Queen, having been crowned leader of the Conservative Party.
Born to left-wing parents, and formerly a committed Liberal Democrat, Ms Truss has defied convention with her political rise.
Throughout the leadership race, she has sought to emphasis the contrast between her own upbringing and that of her privately-educated rival, Rishi Sunak.
Here’s what you need to know.
Where is Liz Truss from?
Liz Truss was born in Oxford in 1975 to parents she has described as “left of Labour”.
As a child, her mother, a nurse, took Ms Truss on marches for the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, which protested against Margaret Thatcher’s decision to allow the United States to deploy cruise missiles at Greenham Common airbase in Berkshire. Her father is a mathematics professor, currently working at Leeds University.
The family moved to Paisley, near Glasgow, when Ms Truss was four, living there from 1979 to 1985, as she attended West Primary School. In a BBC interview, she recalled shouting “Maggie, Maggie, Maggie – oot, oot, oot,” in a Scottish accent on marches.
The family then moved the leafy Leeds suburb of Roundhay, where Ms Truss attended the Roundhay School.
At the launch of her economic plan, the former Foreign Secretary described seeing “children who failed and were let down by low expectations” during her time at Roundhay in the 90s.
Ms Truss’s comments were rubbished by supporters of her Tory leadership rival Rishi Sunak, who pointed out that the school was ranked very highly when she attended.
Fabian Hamilton, the MP for Leeds North East, which includes Roundhay school, since 1997, said Truss “has shown she knows little about” the area.
While a former pupil told The Guardian: “These comments are particularly disrespectful to a brilliant team of teachers.
“My mum worked long hours in a specialist learning unit at Roundhay, helping provide extra support to allow pupils with learning difficulties the same opportunities as their classmates.
“This was one of very few such services to be provided in schooling at the time, one of the first of its kind. Far from being a school that ‘failed’ students, Roundhay was and still is a great source of pride.”
Ms Truss also told in an an article in the Telegraph how she grew up in the “heart of the Red Wall” in Leeds and described having “low expectations and… lack of opportunity”.
Her comments came despite an average price for a detached home in the area costing £572,000 and on average families earning £55,700 a year, according to Rightmove.
Ms Truss went on to read philosophy, politics and economics at Oxford University, where she became president of the university’s Liberal Democrats. | https://inews.co.uk/news/liz-truss-where-from-new-prime-minister-scotland-leeds-school-upbringing-explained-1835380 | 2022-09-07T01:42:43Z | https://inews.co.uk/news/liz-truss-where-from-new-prime-minister-scotland-leeds-school-upbringing-explained-1835380 | false |
As the weather grows chilly and the days get shorter, we wake up more and more to the sight of frosty pavements and foggy windowpanes.
During the winter, steamy windows can cause unsightly smudges and mould build-up, and they can lead to wasted time de-misting cars, delaying early commutes.
Fortunately, there is much that can be done to combat condensation.
What causes condensation?
Windows become coated in condensation when warm air from inside meets cold air from outside.
According to National Geographic, condensation happens when water vapour in the air meets its dew point and reverts back into a liquid. Air temperatures can often fall below their dew point, as they regularly do at night time; this is why grass and garden furniture can collect droplets of water overnight.
The big difference between internal and external temperatures is the reason that windows become especially foggy in the winter, and the poor insulation of single glazed windows is what causes water build-up on older panes.
How to tackle condensation and steam in cars
You can tackle condensation before it forms by installing a humidifier to suck the excess moisture from the air inside your home.
Try to avoid leaving wet or damp clothes inside your home, also aim to keep lids on pots and pans to prevent steam escaping.
At times when it is warm enough to do so, open some of the windows in your home to let warm, moist air out.
To get rid of the moisture that’s already accumulated, there is a simple home-made cleaning solution you can use.
Combine two cups of water with two cups of white vinegar and a few drops of washing up liquid, ideally in a spray bottle.
Apply the solution directly to the window and then use a cleaning rag (making sure the surface isn’t too rough so that you won’t scratch the glass) and wipe the window down. Leave it to air-dry afterwards.
As well as taking care of the condensation, this solution will also work as an all-purpose window cleaner.
However, if your windows are double-glazed, there is a chance that the condensation has actually formed in the space in between the two glass panes.
Unfortunately, if this is the case, the only solution is to call a window professional to repair or replace it. | https://inews.co.uk/news/why-windows-steam-up-outside-causes-condensation-morning-how-stop-1836020 | 2022-09-07T01:46:43Z | https://inews.co.uk/news/why-windows-steam-up-outside-causes-condensation-morning-how-stop-1836020 | true |
Smart Irrigation Market Status, Technology and Manufacturers' Analysis and Forecasts by 2030
Increasing development of smart city projects & increasing need to reduce water wastage & improve crop production are some actors driving market revenue growth
VANCOUVER, BC, CANADA, September 6, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Global Smart Irrigation Market size reached USD 1,476.3 Million in 2021 and is expected to register a revenue CAGR of 15.2% during the forecast period, according to latest analysis by Emergen Research. Increasing development of smart cities and increasing need to save water and reduce related expenses are key factors projected to support market revenue growth between 2022 and 2030. In addition, increasing need for water management for the future will drive revenue growth of the market. Smart irrigation refers to the use of advanced technologies and connected devices and equipment to monitor, analyze, and control operations in smart agriculture. Water wastage is a serious issue in the agricultural and non-agricultural industries. Better water management methods are required to alleviate the problem. Smart irrigation is an ideal solution to the problem as it will reduce the need for human supervision or intervention, which will aid in transforming the system from static and manual to dynamic and intelligent. This will enable monitoring and regulating the watering process as per need, which will result in more efficient water usage and cost efficiency.
However, lack of awareness regarding the potential benefits of smart irrigation is expected to hamper market revenue growth to some extent during the forecast period. Advanced technologies have made irrigation smarter, faster, and easier than before. Technologies have decreased need for human intervention and improved the quality of produce. However, smallholder farmers are unaware of newer technologies such as smart irrigation and the various advantages. Hence, governments should start awareness campaigns in rural areas to benefit smallholder and poor farmers.
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Some Key Highlights from the Report
Sensor-based segment is expected to register a substantially rapid revenue CAGR during the forecast period due to increasing need to detect change in soil moisture level and automatically activate water supply to avoid crop damage.
Controllers segment is expected to register a significantly robust revenue growth rate over the forecast period, owing to increasing need to operate automated irrigation systems on commercial and residential properties, for landscaping and agriculture.
North America market is expected to account for considerably large revenue share due to robust presence of major market players providing smart irrigation solutions such as Toro Manufacturing LLC, Hunter Industries, Inc., Rain Bird Corporation, and Telsco Industries, Inc., among others in countries in the region.
In March 2020, Netafim Ltd. collaborated with FluroSat, which is a remote sensing and data analytics leader, to integrate FluroSat data into NetBeat, which is Netafim's cloud-based irrigation and fertigation platform. This integration will enable easier, more precise, and reliable irrigation, fertigation, and crop management decisions. The collaboration aims to give Netafim's customers access to advanced crop monitoring tools as a standalone monitoring and analysis service.
The leading market contenders listed in the report are:
Toro Manufacturing LLC, Netafim, Ltd., Hunter Industries, Inc., Rain Bird Corporation, Galcon Controller Agricultural Cooperative Society, Ltd., Telsco Industries, Inc., Hydropoint Data System, Inc., Rachio, Inc., Stevens Water Monitoring Systems, Inc., and Banyan Water, Inc
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Emergen Research has segmented global smart irrigation market on the basis of system type, component, application, and region:
System Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2019–2030)
Sensor-based
Weather-based
Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2019–2030)
Sensors
Controllers
Water Flow Meters
Others
Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2019–2030)
Agricultural
Non-Agricultural
Others
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Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2019–2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Spain
Benelux
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of APAC
Latin America
Brazil
Rest of LATAM
Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
South Africa
Turkey
Rest of MEA
Radical Features of the Smart Irrigation Market Report:
The report encompasses Smart Irrigation market overview along with market share, demand and supply ratio, production and consumption patterns, supply chain analysis, and other ley elements
An in-depth analysis of the different approaches and procedures undertaken by the key players to conduct business efficiently
Offers insights into production and manufacturing value, products and services offered in the market, and fruitful information about investment strategies
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Suspended shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. had surgery Tuesday to repair the torn labrum in his left shoulder, the San Diego Padres said.
The surgery was performed in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttache, the team physician for the Dodgers and the NFL's Rams. The surgery originally had been scheduled for last week but was postponed because Tatis had strep throat.
Recovery from the shoulder surgery is estimated at four to six months. His spring training could be delayed, but if all goes well, he should be full strength by the time he's done serving an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
Tatis missed the first four months of this season with a broken left wrist, an injury that’s believed to have occurred in an offseason motorcycle crash. He was nearing a return from that injury when Major League Baseball suspended him on Aug. 12 for testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug. The penalty will sideline him for roughly one-third of the 2023 season.
Tatis suffered multiple dislocations in his left shoulder last season and the Padres had been hoping he would opt for surgery to resolve the problem during the offseason. Tatis chose not to have the surgery, and then broke his wrist, which was not diagnosed until he reported to spring training. He had surgery on the wrist in mid-March.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Police in Tennessee said Tuesday they had found the body of a Memphis woman abducted during a pre-dawn run, confirming fears that Eliza Fletcher was killed after she was forced into an SUV on Friday morning.
The news followed an exhaustive search throughout the long weekend with dogs, ATVs and a helicopter in a case that has drawn national media attention and is already becoming a source of partisan controversy over criminal sentencing and parole.
U.S. Marshals arrested Cleotha Abston, 38, on Saturday after police detected his DNA on a pair of sandals found near to where Fletcher was last seen, according to an arrest affidavit. Police did not find Fletcher’s body until just after 5 p.m. on Monday and did not publicly confirm that the body was Fletcher’s until Tuesday morning. The 34-year-old Fletcher was a school teacher and the granddaughter of a prominent Memphis businessman.
Abston was released from prison in 2020 after serving 20 years for a previous kidnapping. On Tuesday morning, he made his first court appearance on charges of kidnapping, tampering with evidence, theft, identity theft, and fraudulent use of a credit card.
Several of Fletcher’s relatives were in the courtroom along with more than 20 media members as Abston was issued a $510,000 bond. Abston said he could not afford bond and he could not afford a lawyer. General Sessions Judge Louis Montesi appointed a public defender to represent Abston.
Court records showed Abston also has been charged with first-degree murder. He is scheduled to appear in court again Wednesday.
Memphis Police Director Cerelyn “CJ” Davis said it was too early in the investigation to determine how and where Fletcher was killed. Davis said the body was found behind a vacant duplex. A police affidavit said officers noticed vehicle tracks next to the duplex’s driveway, and they “smelled an odor of decay.”
Purple running shorts whose appearance was consistent with those Fletcher was wearing were found in a discarded trash bag nearby, the affidavit said.
Abston previously kidnapped a prominent Memphis attorney in 2000 when he was just 16 years old. He spent 20 years in prison for that crime, but he had been sentenced to 24. Some prominent Tennessee Republicans on Tuesday were quick to argue that had Abston served his full sentence, Fletcher would still be alive.
“This case not only proves that the recently passed Truth in Sentencing Act was necessary, but that it was long overdue,” Tennessee Lt. Gov. Randy McNally said in a statement Tuesday. “We must redouble our efforts to ensure those who transgress against citizens are punished — and severely.”
The statute requires serving entire sentences for various felonies, including attempted first-degree murder, vehicular homicide resulting from the driver’s intoxication and carjacking.
Newly elected Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy, a Democrat, said Tuesday it was time for grief and “not trying to use this case as a political football.”
Mulroy has notably voiced his opposition to the truth in sentencing law, arguing it does not reduce crime and drives up Tennessee’s prison budget. Speaking Tuesday, he called Fletcher’s case an “isolated attack by a stranger.” Mulroy noted that Abston served 85% of his previous sentence and the DA’s office had opposed parole.
In the earlier kidnapping, Abston forced Kemper Durand into the trunk of his own car at gunpoint, the Commercial Appeal reported. After several hours, Abston took Durand out and forced him to drive to a Mapco gas station to withdraw money from an ATM. At the station, an armed Memphis Housing Authority guard walked in and Durand yelled for help. Abston ran away but was found and arrested. He pleaded guilty in 2001 to especially aggravated kidnapping and aggravated robbery, according to court records.
Durand, in a victim impact statement, wrote, “I was extremely lucky that I was able to escape from the custody of Cleotha Abston. … It is quite likely that I would have been killed had I not escaped,” the Commercial Appeal reported.
Fletcher is the granddaughter of the late Joseph Orgill III, a Memphis hardware businessman and philanthropist. Her case is the latest that reinforces the fears of many female athletes when it comes to working out alone, at night or in secluded places. Crime statistics show these types of attacks are exceedingly rare. Women out for a run face much greater dangers from traffic. But the fear they inspire is real, as are smaller-scale episodes of harassment or assaults on women, even in well-populated areas.
In a statement, Fletcher’s family said it was “heartbroken and devastated by this senseless loss.”
“Liza was a such a joy to so many … Now it’s time to remember and celebrate how special she was and to support those who cared so much for her,” the statement said.
In a Facebook post, St. Mary’s Episcopal School, where Fletcher taught kindergarten, said faculty and staff started Tuesday in chapel and lit candles to remember her as “a bright light in our community.”
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Associated Press writers Kimberlee Kruesi and Travis Loller contributed to this report from Nashville, Tennessee. | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/national/ap-memphis-police-identify-body-of-abducted-jogger/ | 2022-09-07T01:49:09Z | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/national/ap-memphis-police-identify-body-of-abducted-jogger/ | false |
CAIRO (AP) — Suspected al-Qaida militants on Tuesday attacked a security post in southern Yemen, sparking clashes that killed at least 21 troops and six militants, military officials said.
The early morning attack in Ahwar, in the province of Abyan, targeted a post manned by troops from the Security Belt, a security force loyal to the secessionist Southern Transitional Council.
The separatist council is backed by the United Arab Emirates and controls much of Yemen’s south. It is at odds with the internationally recognized government.
The officials said at least 21 troops were killed in the attack and the clashes that ensures for hours. Four more troops were also wounded, they said.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to brief media.
Among the dead troops was Yasser Nasser Shaea, a senior commander in the force fighting terror groups in Yemen, the Security Belt said in a statement.
It said six militants were killed and others were detained. It posted images showing bodies it said were the dead militants.
No group claimed responsibility for the ambush. But it bore the hallmarks of al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula, or AQAP.
AQAP has long been considered the global network’s most dangerous branch, and has attempted to carry out attacks on the U.S. mainland.
AQAP, along with an affiliate of the Islamic State group, are active in several regions of Yemen and have taken advantage of the yearslong civil war to make inroads.
Yemen’s war pits Iran-backed Houthi rebels against the internationally recognized government, which is aided by a Saudi-led coalition. The UAE is part of the coalition. | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/world-news/ap-international/ap-official-militants-ambush-security-post-in-yemen-14-killed/ | 2022-09-07T01:51:58Z | https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/world-news/ap-international/ap-official-militants-ambush-security-post-in-yemen-14-killed/ | true |
Stop worrying darlings, Olivia Wilde and Florence Pugh did share a moment at the Venice Film Festival.
The rumored tension between the Don't Worry Darling director and its star has been the subject of a whole lot of speculation in the lead up to the Don't Worry Darling premiere at the 2022 Venice Film Festival. But while Olivia and Florence did not pose together on the red carpet, it looks like they did share a sweet moment together after all.
In a video posted to the official Don't Worry Darling and Warner Bros. Instagram accounts, the cast members are seen on their feet as they receive a standing ovation from the audience after the film's Sept. 5 premiere. Olivia then turns to clap for Florence who returns the favor with a smile and claps for the director.
"Thank you Venice Film Festival!" reads the caption of the Sept. 6 post. "#DontWorryDarling is in theaters September 23."
Since filming wrapped for the thriller, eagle-eyed fans have pointed out the minimal press from Florence—who was not on-hand for the film's Venice Film Festival press conference due to Dune: Part 2 filming obligations—as well as the lack of promotion on her social media platforms.
Although the Midsommar star has not publicly commented on the rumors, Olivia has shut down any tension between the two of them in previous interviews.
"As for all the endless tabloid gossip and all the noise out there, I mean, the internet feeds itself," she said during the Venice Film Festival press conference on Sept 5. "I don't feel the need to contribute. I think it's sufficiently well-nourished."
Olivia also took the opportunity to praise Florence's performance in the film calling her a "force," before acknowledging her absence.
"We are so grateful that she's able to make it tonight despite being in production on Dune," she said. "I know as a director how disruptive it is to lose an actor even for a day, so I'm very grateful to her, very grateful to Denis Villeneuve for helping us, and we're really thrilled we'll get to celebrate her work tonight."
She added, "I can't say enough how honored I am to have her as our lead. She's amazing in the film."
While all eyes have been on Florence and Olivia during Don't Worry Darling's Venice debut, Chris Pine and Harry Styles ended up walking away the talk of the night after a video of the former One Direction member appearing to spit on the Wonder Woman star went viral.
In the clip, Harry seems to lean over Chris' seat as he sits down next to him, with Chris then looking in disbelief and promptly looking down at his lap.
However, Chris' rep tells E! News that the speculation is not true, saying, "People are seeing some odd illusion of sorts online that is clearly deceiving...there is nothing but respect between these two men."
"This is a completely fabricated exchange," the rep added, "and any suggestion otherwise is a blatant attempt to create drama that simply does not exist."
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My name is Pete Christensen. From 1980 to 1990 I was involved with the Milwaukee and Midwest artistic community. I worked at WMSE Radio. During that time, I gave interviews and airtime to not only local bands, but actors, artists, writers and, of course, charities and events. I won three Midwest Music Awards in a single year (according to Billboard magazine that had never been done before). I learned quickly that the vast majority of media outlets here only helped mainstream established organizations, and only on a token basis. I truly believe there’s an insecurity here that subconsciously maintains, “I’ve got mine, and I won’t share it with you for fear it’ll deplete my power.”
There was also an attitude that if you’re from Wisconsin you can’t be any good. This became obvious to me during a road trip to Los Angeles. The morning after a performance I met a couple at the hotel restaurant. They asked, “What do you do for a living?” When I told them I’m a comedian they replied, ‘Wow, that’s great! Where are you playing? We’ll come and see you and show you some support.” A week later I returned to Milwaukee and I met some people who asked the same question. This time when I said I did stand-up, they answered, “Oh, so you think you’re funny. Where do you get off?”
Today I’m an actor and author living in the west. I’ve appeared in over 71 productions, written and published four books, and have been in numerous commercials. Recently I filmed a pilot for a television show soon to be seen in four states and two countries on the Southwest Network. Next year I can be seen in “End of the Road,” “Love Lies Bleeding” and “Walker, Independence,” to name a few.
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I owe whatever success I have had to the years that I spent helping the artistic community of Wisconsin. It developed my character as much as my talent. I’ve been in show business (stand-up, radio, television, print, etc.) all my life. If you don’t believe in your local artists, you don’t believe in your community. It’s a self-defeating, unproductive mindset. The lesson here is that if you help someone advance, you’ll advance as well.
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DALLAS — Every day begins with a morning meeting.
But there are no spreadsheets to review, sales goals to discuss or coffee to drink.
Much like an office huddles together to plan their day, classrooms at Cesar Chavez Learning Center come together to breathe.
“I have never missed a morning meeting,” said second grade teacher Kenedra Brooks.
"It’s all about setting a tone for the classroom. It gives kids a chance to let go of everything and realize, I’m in my classroom, it’s a safe space, I’m here to learn," she added.
For 15 minutes on a recent Thursday morning, Brooks and her students started their day discussing what makes butterflies and rainbows unique.
Then they shared what makes each of them special.
They spent a few minutes drawing.
And ended it all with breathing exercise.
They call it rainbow breathing.
The Cesar Chavez campus is a safe space in what is sometimes a tough place.
Just northeast of downtown Dallas, 95% of students here live in poverty and crime is close.
“We’ve lost a couple of children to gun violence at Chavez and that’s lasting trauma,” said principal Kelly Brennion.
Teachers at Chavez know students don’t always arrive each day feeling safe, so they have to teach that feeling scared and mad and sad is normal.
But coping with those feelings is normal, too.
“In the moment when you’re feeling frustrated, you’ve practiced rainbow breathing and you can come back and center yourself and calm down. Your brain can function, and you can make reasonable decisions and work through a problem,” Brennion explained.
The focus on social emotional learning appears to be working.
Fifth grader Lei’lah Selton said she knows what to do when she’s frustrated.
“I’ll ask the teacher if I can take a breather. It makes me relax my mind,” she said.
When she sees classmates who seem overwhelmed, she checks on them.
“I'd tell them to take a breather. Go wash their face. Drink some water,” she said.
Ninety-three percent of students at Cesar Chavez have reached their goal for growth on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR, exam, said Brennion.
"That tells us that everything we’re doing right -- from morning meeting to academics -- is putting children on the pathway to success," Brennion said.
The campus is not working alone.
The nonprofit United to Learn is helping them invest in emotional wellness, offering trainings, helping teachers buy supplies and even installing new markings on floors to encourage kids to tiptoe, jump and hopscotch through the halls.
“You cannot achieve 93% growth in anything without you feeling well taken care of and cared for,” said Sheryl Collins, chief program officer at United to Learn. Collins was once Chavez’s principal.
In Brooks' 2-A classroom, the morning meeting proves its worth every day.
“I try to make it where in the classroom they believe in themselves and start building that self-esteem,” Brooks said.
"It transfers over to reading and math because they’re able to believe they can do the work, but it all starts with that safe environment," she said.
Lessons from a 15-minute meeting will hopefully last a lifetime. | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/teachers-have-to-teach-about-trauma-dallas-isd-school-gun-violence/287-f0f5dfdd-57e0-4beb-80ee-609de37253d0 | 2022-09-07T02:04:19Z | https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/teachers-have-to-teach-about-trauma-dallas-isd-school-gun-violence/287-f0f5dfdd-57e0-4beb-80ee-609de37253d0 | false |
ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Channel Bakers, a global retail media agency, has been awarded the Amazon Ads advanced partner status based on the growth it delivers for their advertising clients and its level of engagement and expertise with Amazon Ads products like Amazon DSP and sponsored ads.
"Channel Bakers was one of the earliest adopters of Amazon Ads products, and has teams located throughout the world," said Josh Kreitzer, CEO and Founder of Channel Bakers. "These include emerging regions such as the Asia Pacific, Europe and Middle Eastern regions."
Channel Bakers has been a beta participant for Amazon Ads beta programs for several years and been on the forefront of adopting new advertising tools for the Amazon store, which initially included sponsored ads and stores and subsequently expanded to display, additional branded shopping experiences, and more recently streaming TV ads (STV).
Channel Bakers is going online advertising or creative, by also seeking to address common retailer challenges, such as inventory management and promotional calendar development. The agency provides complete go-to-market strategies for its clients, using metrics-driven insights to optimize retail channels, inventory and programmatic advertising management, as well as produce gold-standard creative assets to tell their story and differentiate their products.
Channel Bakers has also established technology-based partnerships to provide its clients a broader range of insights and metrics to facilitate marketing and inventory management on any retail media channel.
Founded in 2015, Channel Bakers, today is a full-service, global agency with offices on four continents. The agency was founded upon a core tenet to help innovative brands find the right audience at the right time and tell their story to drive sales. Named an Amazon Ads advanced partner, the agency utilizes its decades of experience leveraging insights and analytics to grow revenue within specific retailers and verticals. With this strategy Channel Bakers has leveraged its initial success to become a true omnichannel online retail media and marketing consultancy. Visit www.channelbakers.com for more information and view its case studies.
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Blake Lively’s Biggest Fan
September 6, 2022 6:34AM CDT
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One mom (@cerealonthefloor) takes to Tik Tok to show her life AND her daughter’s comments on the famous people’s outfits. Her recent video is about Blake Lively, and it is ADORABLE!! See it below.
@cerealonthefloorI think she likes Blake Lively. | https://www.kfrxfm.com/blake-livelys-biggest-fan/ | 2022-09-07T02:26:07Z | https://www.kfrxfm.com/blake-livelys-biggest-fan/ | true |
BAHAMAS (NEXSTAR) – A Pennsylvania woman is dead after reportedly being attacked by a bull shark while snorkeling in the Bahamas on Tuesday.
According to Royal Bahamas Police Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings, the woman and her family booked a tour to snorkel in the waters off Green Cay, roughly a half-mile northwest of the private island of Rose Island, near Nassau.
While in the water, the 58-year-old woman’s family reportedly saw a bull shark attack her, local outlet Eyewitness News reports.
Family members and tour company employees were able to rescue the woman and bring her to mainland New Providence. The woman had suffered injuries to her upper extremities, according to Skippings, and was pronounced dead by emergency medical services.
Police have not identified the woman, who was a passenger aboard the Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas.
A spokesperson for Royal Caribbean confirmed to Nexstar that the incident happened during an “independent shore excursion” and added that the cruise line is “providing support and assistance to the guest’s loved ones during this difficult time.” Harmony of the Seas is on a seven-night cruise after sailing out of Port Canaveral, Florida, on Sunday.
According to Reuters, a 21-year-old American woman was killed in a shark attack in the same area in 2019.
The Pennsylvania woman’s death comes just a few months after three American tourists died while at a Sandals Resort in the Bahamas. Authorities later confirmed all three died from carbon monoxide poisoning. | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/american-woman-killed-in-shark-attack-while-snorkeling-in-the-bahamas/ | 2022-09-07T02:36:08Z | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/american-woman-killed-in-shark-attack-while-snorkeling-in-the-bahamas/ | true |
Letter: We should be very afraid
Published 8:30 pm Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Last night, Sept. 1, I listened to President Biden’s speech. Bathed in an eery red light, with a military presence standing in dark shadows, an American flag draped vertically behind the podium, this was a scene worthy of Hitler and the Third Reich. The setting was meant to intimidate. The speech itself was like no other I have ever heard a president of the United States make. Without question it was the most bitter, hateful, divisive speech any modern-day president has made.
Biden labeled 70 million Americans semi-Fascists. Hillary had labeled us “deplorables.” Obama called us “Bitter American’s clinging to our guns and Bibles.” We have been labeled racist and anti-American. All in an attempt to intimidate and divide us.
The radical left has turned the FBI and Department of Justice into political arms of the Democratic party. The media is their propaganda voice.
From day one, radical liberals’ goal has been to destroy President Trump. Two efforts to impeach failed. The FBI’s invasion of Trump’s residence at Mar-a-Logo in Florida and middle of the night raids on members of Trump’s advisory team are examples of the extreme measures Democrats will employ. These invasions of privacy are politically driven. Their sole purpose is to intimidate the opposition.
Don’t believe that the 87,000 new IRS agents scheduled to be hired with $80 billion additional funding is to ensure “the rich pay their fair share.”
No, the rich own most elected officials. They donate millions to ensure that there are loopholes that can be used to safeguard their fortunes. Add in the fact that the rich can afford the accountants and lawyers to appeal if necessary. Therefore, the purpose of these new agents is to go after the middle class, small businesses, farmers, the self-employed, those who donate to conservative causes, those who dare to speak out against the radical left. The IRS will be coming after the waitresses, beauticians and cab drivers who might not declare all their tips. Their sights are set on mid-America and the citizens who cannot afford to defend themselves.
I have supported the philosophy behind the “Make America Great Again” for decades before Trump molded us into a cohesive force.
To me the term MAGA means living under the tenants of the Constitution, law and order, taking care of our veterans, bringing manufacturing jobs back home, providing good jobs for everyone, lower taxes, less regulation, freedom of religion, freedom to express our thoughts, smaller government, freedom of choice in schools and a controlled border. To me the MAGA movement is the essence of democracy.
If these beliefs are anti-American, then the America I love no longer exists.
I was asked the other day, why at my age (84) am I still fighting. I fight so that my children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren can have the same opportunities and freedoms that I have enjoyed.
We are living in dark, dangerous times!
Don Sorensen
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Most Shanghai base metals slip on strong dollar, weak demand outlook
BEIJING, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Most base metals in Shanghai slid on Wednesday, dragged by a stronger dollar and a bearish demand outlook amid worries about a recession in major economies.
The most-traded October aluminium contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange fell 0.7% to 18,275 yuan ($2,628.29) a tonne by 0123 GMT.
Three-month aluminium on the London Metal Exchange was up 0.3% to $2,267 a tonne, after falling to a 17-month low on Tuesday.
The dollar marched higher after a Tuesday report on the U.S. services industry in August reinforced the view that the economy was not in recession, while the euro and rate-sensitive Japanese yen continued to tumble.
A strong dollar means it is more expensive for non-dollar buyers to buy the commodity.
Meanwhile, worries over global economic growth further clouded metals' demand, outweighing supply concerns spurred by production cuts in Europe.
European smelters have been scrambling in soaring energy prices, with the latest news on Tuesday when France's biggest aluminium smelter Aluminium Dunkerque said it will reduce production by a fifth.
ShFE tin shed 2% to 175,920 yuan a tonne, zinc lost 1% to 24,035 yuan a tonne, nickel dropped 0.2% at 172,770 yuan a tonne.
ShFE copper gained 0.3% at 61,110 yuan a tonne, supported by a year-on-year drop of 6.6% in July output from Peru, the world's second largest copper producer.
LME copper was down 0.4% at $7,653 a tonne, zinc held at $3,160.50 a tonne, lead gained 0.1% to $1,895.40 a tonne and tin was down 0.5% at $21,100 a tonne.
For the top stories in metals and other news, click or ($1 = 6.9532 Chinese yuan) (Reporting by Siyi Liu and Dominique Patton; editing by Uttaresh.V) | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11187593/Most-Shanghai-base-metals-slip-strong-dollar-weak-demand-outlook.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-09-07T02:39:41Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/reuters/article-11187593/Most-Shanghai-base-metals-slip-strong-dollar-weak-demand-outlook.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | true |
What is the truth?
Published 8:30 pm Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Have you had a conversation with a far-right Trumpster lately? If you have then they have told you that Trump is innocent until proven guilty. If you have been watching the news lately you have seen the rerun of Trump ordering his weak-minded cult to go to the Capitol and stop the election results. You seen him mouth these words. He said he would be there when they got there. He lied. He was up in his safe White House watching them doing his bidding. Now what does a person with common sense choose to believe? Your lying eyes or what Fox News suggests? They say they weren’t all Trumpsters. I guarantee you won’t find one of those aggressors that voted for Biden. If you do, he needs to take a lie detector test.
You have heard the old saying. You can fool some of the people some of the time but you can’t fool all the people all of the time. This certainly applies here.
The American people have accepted the result of the presidential election for over 200 years. It has never been questioned like it has until Trump came into the picture. No one has ever caused as much diversity as Trump has. There are so many Republican voters who have voted Republican all their lives and can’t admit they were wrong voting for Trump. These same Trumpsters want to know when we are going to stop picking on Trump. So I will answer that. We will stop when Trump admits he lost the election. You know this will never happen. After all, he still believes he was the one born in a manger.
It is hard to believe that these Trumpsters don’t see it. They obviously live in a dream world. When you see a fellow Democrat, I would like you to greet him with, “Hey guy, I want you to know I am still bragging. I didn’t vote for Trump.”
Wayne Thorson
Albert Lea | https://www.albertleatribune.com/2022/09/what-is-the-truth/ | 2022-09-07T02:40:01Z | https://www.albertleatribune.com/2022/09/what-is-the-truth/ | false |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Students are back in the classroom and ready for the new school year at schools across the Portland metro area.
"I'm pretty excited,” said Emma Larson, a 6th grader at Highland Park Middle School.
“Yeah, I'm pretty excited to be back," added Ellery Paldi, also a 6th grader at the same middle school.
After a nearly two-year hiatus from in-person learning during the height of COVID-19 pandemic, teachers are left playing catch up with students' education.
"There is COVID learning loss — that's a real thing,” said Highland Park Middle School principal Lori Krumm. “But we are prepared to assess, to make a plan for that, and chip away at that over the next year."
Krumm told KGW that teachers are putting away hard expectations for every student in terms of their education standards in favor of setting personal expectations for every student.
Many students said that online schooling was a bit more difficult than they anticipated.
"It was hard,” said Paldi.
“Yeah, it was way harder to learn online. It was difficult. Yeah, the assignments were harder because we didn't get that many instructions,” added Larson.
Regardless, schools are seeing a rise in enrollment this year, especially for kindergartners.
"Our enrollment has grown here at Maplewood this year,” said Amy Kohnstamm, who serves on the Education Board for Portland Public Schools. “So, we have higher enrollment, especially in kindergarten. Which is interesting because with the pandemic enrollment figures declined and we weren't really quite sure how many students to expect."
Maplewood Elementary in Southwest Portland welcomed more than 2,700 students on Tuesday, September 6. And with enrollment on the rise after the pandemic, Maplewood's assistant superintendent Dr. Ester Omogbenhin is hoping young students find their passion for school.
"We want them to fall in love with learning,” said Dr.Omogbenhin. “We want them to fall in love with the school and we want them to fall in love with continuing to think about how we can build community."
This is not to say it isn't stressful for first-time parents dropping off their kiddos, but parents said that it's heartwarming seeing their young one walk into school with confidence for the very first time.
"A first-time parent of a kindergartner is nerve-racking but exciting,” said Isis, herself a parent of a kindergartner. “They are finally on their own. They are hitting that stage where they are being independent and you're starting to notice they don't really need you for anything anymore. You know?” | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/education/school-covid-learning-loss-classroom-portland-education/283-235d4567-707c-4a22-9eb4-88bc13da4c35 | 2022-09-07T02:42:49Z | https://www.kgw.com/article/news/education/school-covid-learning-loss-classroom-portland-education/283-235d4567-707c-4a22-9eb4-88bc13da4c35 | false |
The Samuels Group announced today Henry Kropp, AIA, successfully completed his architectural registration exam, or ARE, adding another architect to the staff.
The road to becoming a licensed architect is an extensive process of experience hours, exams and state documentation. The ARE is administered by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and is designed to evaluate various facets of architectural practice such as practice management, project management, planning, design and development.
“Henry is a talented designer,” said Samuels Group Director of Design and Architect, Dan Roarty, “Architecture is more than design. Henry’s knowledge of practical design and construction standards, expectations, trends and fundamental information is exceptional. He has mastered industry software programs for computer aided design and rendering. Henry has touched every step of the design process, from initial meetings to schematic design to construction documents, bidding and construction administration all the way through the final punch list and project closeout.”
Kropp joined the organization in 2008 after completing his Bachelor of Science in architectural studies from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Throughout his career at the Samuels Group, Kropp has worked on a diverse range of projects including the Cloverbelt Credit Union headquarters, Howard Young Medical Center, St. Vincent Bi-Plane addition and remodel, Wausau West Planetarium, Athletic Park renovation and Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum addition. | https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2022/09/06/samuels-group-adds-architect-to-staff/ | 2022-09-07T02:44:03Z | https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2022/09/06/samuels-group-adds-architect-to-staff/ | false |
More than three-quarters of people think the UK Government should use new wind and solar farms to reduce energy bills, a poll suggests.
Some 77% of the 6,114 people polled by Survation for industry body RenewableUK backed the use of wind and solar farms – which generate electricity much more cheaply than currently high-priced gas – to tackle the bills crisis.
That includes more than four-fifths (82%) of those planning to vote Conservative in the next election and 84% who voted Tory in 2019, despite opposition to solar farms from the new Prime Minister Liz Truss.
The poll also highlighted high levels of support from people across the country for having a renewable project in their area, with 76% of those quizzed saying they would back a green scheme nearby – including 81% of Tory voters.
And nearly two-thirds of Conservative supporters (64%) think the Government should end the block on onshore wind development where there is local backing for projects.
The survey also revealed high levels of support for renewables across the board, with 76% of all those quizzed supporting offshore wind, 81% backing solar and 74% in favour of onshore wind – and even higher backing from Tory voters for all three technologies.
Fracking for gas – for which Ms Truss has said she would give the go-ahead where it had community support – was much less popular, with just 34% supporting it overall, and 51% of Tories in favour.
Getting energy from gas extracted from the North Sea was supported by 56% of those quizzed, including 73% of those who voted Conservative in the last general election.
And 68% of the public want the Government to increase or maintain investment in renewables, compared with just 14% who want to see it reduced.
Two-fifths (40%) said they would be less favourable to the new Tory leader if they weakened climate change policies, well outstripping the 16% who said they would be more favourable.
RenewableUK’s chief executive Dan McGrail said: “These findings are wake-up call to every politician, including the new Prime Minister, that the overwhelming majority of people want to see new investment in renewables and are happy to see new wind and solar farms built in their local area to drive energy bills down.
“At a time when we need to shift from expensive gas to low-cost renewables as rapidly as possible, most people agree that if local communities support having a wind farm nearby, the Government shouldn’t stand in their way.”
Sam Hall, director of the Conservative Environment Network: “This new polling shows that onshore renewables are popular not only with the public but even more so with Conservative voters.
“Renewables are popular and cheap, cut our reliance on imported fossil fuels, and support UK jobs.”
He urged the Government to allow more solar farms to be built on unproductive land, and lift the de facto ban on onshore wind in England, provided local communities consent to projects. | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/politics/3669823/public-backs-wind-and-solar-farms-to-reduce-energy-bills-poll-suggests/ | 2022-09-07T02:48:59Z | https://www.thecourier.co.uk/politics/3669823/public-backs-wind-and-solar-farms-to-reduce-energy-bills-poll-suggests/ | true |
The Cheeky Meaning of Schoolyard Rhyme “Miss Susie Had a Steamboat”
Growing up, kids spent a lot of time on the playground. (Though, we hope that is still happening today, in the digital era.)
Doing so, there are many games, from blacktop kickball and clapping to the recitation of rhymes like “Miss Mary Mack” and, the subject of today’s inquiry, “Miss Susie Had a Steamboat.”
But what does this popular rhyming game mean, exactly? And what is the meaning of its history?
Let’s dive into all of that.
Historical Origins
This popular schoolyard rhyme has many names, from “Miss Susie had a Steamboat” to “Hello Operator” to “Miss Suzy” to even “Miss Lucy.”
The reason this one became so favored is because of its cheeky verses, which almost always lead to a bit of profanity or a rude term or two. But the magic of the rhyme is that the Profane word is dulled by the next phrase, which takes the bite out of the teeth.
Originally, this rhyme was used for when kids would jump rope so as to keep the fun going and simultaneously create a rhythm to follow with each jump, jump, jump.
Today, though, the rhyme is used just as often in “clapping games,” where children keep rhythm by using hand claps that they do on their own or in unison with others. Moreover, sometimes hand signals come into play, like the ringing of an Invisible bell.
The rhyme was born from others like it, including “Bang Bang Rosie” from the UK, and “Bang Away Lulu” from the hillbilly locale of Appalachia. Sometimes a woman with an alligator purse is involved, sometimes Susan B. Anthony makes an appearance, or on other occasions even more unique characters come into play.
The Rhyme Scheme
The verse is arranged in quatrains with a common ABCB rhyme scheme. But what makes the verses unique here are the taboo phrases and terms used (as you can see below). And these phrases are dovetailed or cut off by the following quatrain’s beginning. This style is known as enjambed double entendre.
Because the rhyme is so common on the Playground and because children can be so creative, there are any number of verses to the song, some wildly known, others not so much. Terms common among many versions are “switchboard operators,” “World Wars,” “buttons” and more.
For those who don’t know, a switchboard operator is a telephone operator from way back before smartphones.
The Rhyme’s Meaning and Development
The earliest recorded version of the rhyme, which is all about a girl named Mary, appears in vaudeville, from the early 20th century.
Later versions started popping up in the middle of the 20th century as public schools became more and more popular and normalized.
As the rhyme became more and more popular, the References became more and more silly, involving embellishments. Popular topics include kissing, boys in bathrooms, bras, lying, crazy family members, foreign spies and more.
Later recordings include “Miss Lucy Had Some Leeches” by Emilie Autumn and “Mrs. Landers Was a Health Nut” from the taboo animated television show, South Park.
Common Versions
While Myriad versions of the rhyme exist throughout history and playgrounds, below are some of the more commonly remembered quatrains:
Miss Susie had a steamboat,
The Steamboat had a bell,
Miss Susie went to heaven,
The Steamboat went to…
Hello Operator,
Please dial Number 9,
And if you disconnect me,
I’ll kick you from…
Behind the fridge,
There lay a piece of glass,
Miss Susie sat upon it,
And cut her little…
Ask me no more questions,
I’ll tell you no more lies
The boys are in the bathroom,
Zipping up their…
Flies are in the backyard,
The bees are in the park,
Miss Susie and her boyfriend
Are kissing in the DARK
Dark, dark, dark
DARK DARK dark dark dark
Dark is like a movie,
A movie’s like a show.
A show is like a TV screen,
And that’s all I know
I know I know my mother,
I know I know my dad.
I know I know my sister
With the forty acre bra.
As you can see “Hell” is turned into “Hello operator” and the zipper on pants is turned into buzzing “flies” and so forth.
Final Thoughts
While the verses seem relatively harmless, what’s interesting to note Underneath the surface is the growing Minds of the children who recite the verses.
This isn’t a rhyme that kindergarteners say, for example. Often, it’s recited by young girls who are in the latter grades of elementary school or the early years of middle school/junior high.
In this way, the rhyme provides a forum for their developing Minds to touch on, but not linger on, slightly more mature subject matter, which is part of a growing human being’s life.
In the same way kids often try to sneak downstairs while their parents or older siblings are still up watching movies or playing cards, the rhyme provides a way for developing brains to experience a bit of more mature subject matter.
It’s harmless but also subtly important.
And that’s why this rhyming game, whether played via jumping rope, clapping or just Playground recitation has subsisted for so many decades.
Illustration: Gettyimages.com
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SACRAMENTO (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the California Lottery's "Daily 4" game were:
0-4-7-7
(zero, four, seven, seven)
¶ Ticket-holders with all four winning numbers in the order given win the top prize. Lesser amounts are also awarded to ticket-holders with other varying combinations of the winning numbers. | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-game-17423527.php | 2022-09-07T03:05:03Z | https://www.mrt.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-game-17423527.php | false |
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Americans may need yearly shots to protect against COVID-19
Americans ages 12 and up are eligible to get their first updated COVID-19 shots now, and they probably won't be their last.
Related video above: Anthony Fauci Will Step Down as NIAID Director in December
Going forward, Americans may need to get a single, annual COVID-19 shot every year, White House health officials said on Tuesday, making clear the country will be living with the coronavirus for the foreseeable future.
"This week marks an important shift in our fight against the virus," said Dr. Ashish Jha, who is leading the White House COVID-19 Response Team. "It marks our ability to make COVID vaccines a more routine part of our lives as we continue to drive down serious illness and deaths and protect Americans heading into the fall and winter."
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, says he expects this fall to be the beginning of annual shots for COVID-19, though he added that those who are immunocompromised might need more frequent protection.
"In the absence of a dramatically different variant, we likely are moving towards a path with a vaccination cadence similar to that of the annual influenza vaccine, with annual updated COVID-19 shots matched to the currently circulating strains for most of the population," Fauci said.
Fauci said the updated boosters should continue to protect Americans as long as the virus changes incrementally, drifting away from the currently circulating BA.4 and BA.5 viruses.
He acknowledged that the plan to provide Americans with a single, annual shot against Covid-19 might need to be revised if the coronavirus makes a significant evolutionary leap, as it did when the omicron variant surfaced around Thanksgiving last year. He likened this to an "out-of-left-field curveball."
"There's nothing we can do about that except know that we have vaccine platforms that will allow us to quickly move to address that," Fauci told reporters on Tuesday.
But he stressed that barring any big changes to the virus, the updated boosters should continue to protect in the year ahead and could be updated annually.
"The BA.5 updated vaccine that we're talking about very likely would hold a substantial degree of protection against a minor sublineage change from BA.5. So that's what we're talking about. If we can do that, at the end of each year for most of the population, and again to underscore what we said -- for those who have underlying conditions, immunocompromised, we may need to do it more. But for the bulk of the population, we can look at it on a yearly basis and see, are we still close to what we're doing now? Well, we match pretty closely, if so good. If not, then you'd want to make the modification," Fauci said.
Jha urged Americans age 12 and above to take advantage of the updated boosters, stressing that it was the first time the country has had vaccines that match the currently circulating variants.
He also said people should get their flu shots at the same time as their Covid-19 vaccines.
"I really believe this is why God gave us two arms, one for the flu shot and one for the Covid shot," Jha quipped.
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky told reporters that "the benefits of being up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines are clear."
Omicron subvariants BA.5 and BA.4 are the dominant circulating variants of COVID, Walensky said. While hospitalizations are down 14% since last week, there are more deaths now than in the spring, she said.
"The seven-day average daily deaths are still too high, about 375 per day, well above the around 200 deaths a day we saw earlier this spring, and in my mind, far too high for a vaccine-preventable disease," Walensky said.
Fauci said his message to Americans "is simple: Get your updated COVID-19 shot as soon as you are eligible in order to protect yourself, your family and your community against COVID-19 this fall and winter." | https://www.4029tv.com/article/americans-may-need-yearly-shots-protect-against-covid-19/41095009 | 2022-09-07T03:07:17Z | https://www.4029tv.com/article/americans-may-need-yearly-shots-protect-against-covid-19/41095009 | false |
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s officially pumpkin season, and if you’re a pumpkin fanatic you know how expensive it can be to buy those lattes or teas every day.
Robyn Wilson, co-owner of Noble Coffee & Tea in Noblesville, stopped by Tuesday to show us how to make pumpkin lattes, teas and cold brews at home this fall.
She shared recipes to make a pumpkin pie syrup, a pumpkin pie spice blend and sweet pumpkin cream, then three coffee and tea recipes those ingredients. She also offered a discount for our viewers on freshly roasted coffee and coffee beans. Use the code ‘INDYNOW’ for 10% off your online order.
Besides saving money, Wilson said, one of the great things about making these drinks at home is that you can modify them to suit your specific preferences and dietary needs. Dairy not for you? Substitute oat milk or coconut whipped cream. Need to reduce sugar? Use less syrup, unsweetened non-dairy milks and more natural sweeteners such as raw, local honey.
Pumpkin Pie Syrup
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin spice blend (pre-blended or make your own; see recipe below)
- Pinch sea salt
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
Combine all ingredients except pumpkin puree in a saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Allow to boil for a minute or two until all sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to low and whisk in the pumpkin puree until smooth, then remove from heat. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Store in fridge for up to two weeks.
Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 2 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground allspice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves
Cold Brew Sweet Pumpkin Cream
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons 2% or whole milk
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie syrup
Combine all ingredients in a jar and shake until creamy. Alternatively, you can use an electric frother/whisk.
Pumpkin Pie Latte (12-ounce mug)
Warm approximately 6 ounces of milk in the microwave or on the stove, then transfer to a pitcher or mug and froth the milk using an electric frother. In your mug, combine 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie syrup with equal parts strong brewed coffee and milk. Top with optional whipped cream and cinnamon.
Pumpkin Pie Cold Brew
In a glass with ice, combine cold brewed coffee and pumpkin spice syrup to taste. Top with cold brew sweet pumpkin cream and a dash of cinnamon or sea salt.
Pumpkin Pie Tea Latte (12-ounce mug)
Brew your tea of choice. A strong black tea like English Breakfast works well for this recipe. Warm approximately 6 ounces of milk in the microwave or on the stove, then transfer to a pitcher or mug and froth the milk using an electric frother. In your mug, combine 2 tablespoons pumpkin pie syrup with equal parts brewed tea and milk. Top with optional whipped cream and cinnamon. | https://fox59.com/indy-now/pumpkin-coffee-tea-recipes/ | 2022-09-07T03:07:48Z | https://fox59.com/indy-now/pumpkin-coffee-tea-recipes/ | true |
Rays first. Yandy Diaz doubles to deep right center field. Manuel Margot singles to shallow center field. Yandy Diaz to third. Randy Arozarena homers to center field. Manuel Margot scores. Yandy Diaz scores. Harold Ramirez walks. Isaac Paredes strikes out on a foul tip. Francisco Mejia lines out to right field to Alex Verdugo. Christian Bethancourt grounds out to third base, Rafael Devers to Triston Casas.
3 runs, 3 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 3, Red sox 0.
Red sox second. Rafael Devers pops out to Yandy Diaz. Trevor Story lines out to left center field to Randy Arozarena. Christian Arroyo singles to shallow right field. Triston Casas homers to right field. Christian Arroyo scores. Kike Hernandez lines out to left center field to Randy Arozarena.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Rays 3, Red sox 2.
Rays third. Manuel Margot singles to shallow infield. Randy Arozarena doubles to left field. Manuel Margot to third. Harold Ramirez singles to left field, tagged out at second, Tommy Pham to Rafael Devers to Trevor Story. Randy Arozarena scores. Manuel Margot scores. Isaac Paredes grounds out to third base, Rafael Devers to Triston Casas. Francisco Mejia singles to shallow infield. Christian Bethancourt singles to shallow infield. Francisco Mejia to second. Yu Chang strikes out on a foul tip.
2 runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Rays 5, Red sox 2.
Rays sixth. Francisco Mejia grounds out to shallow right field, Trevor Story to Triston Casas. Christian Bethancourt homers to left field. Yu Chang homers to left field. Jose Siri flies out to shallow center field to Alex Verdugo. Yandy Diaz hit by pitch. Manuel Margot strikes out swinging.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 7, Red sox 2.
Rays seventh. Randy Arozarena doubles to center field. Harold Ramirez grounds out to shortstop, Kike Hernandez to Triston Casas. Isaac Paredes strikes out swinging. Francisco Mejia doubles to right center field. Randy Arozarena scores. Christian Bethancourt grounds out to second base, Trevor Story to Triston Casas.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 8, Red sox 2.
Red sox eighth. Kike Hernandez flies out to center field to Jose Siri. Reese McGuire walks. Tommy Pham homers to center field. Reese McGuire scores. Alex Verdugo singles to shallow center field. Rob Refsnyder reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Alex Verdugo out at second. Rafael Devers strikes out swinging.
2 runs, 2 hits, 0 errors, 1 left on. Rays 8, Red sox 4. | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Boston-Tampa-Bay-Runs-17423490.php | 2022-09-07T03:08:08Z | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/Boston-Tampa-Bay-Runs-17423490.php | true |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — In the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, governors around the country vowed to take steps to ensure their students would be kept safe.
Months later, as students return to classrooms, money has begun to flow for school security upgrades, training and other new efforts to make classrooms safer.
But the responses have often reflected political divisions: Many Republicans have emphasized school security spending, while Democrats have called for tighter gun control.
At every step, the actions have stirred debate over whether states are doing the right things to address the scourge of school shootings.
In a special legislative session in Arkansas last month, lawmakers set aside $50 million for a school safety fund proposed by Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The rules for distributing the money haven’t been finalized, but Hutchinson has said he wants it to help implement recommendations from a school safety commission he reinstated following the May shooting in Texas, where 19 students and two teachers were killed.
The shooting “served as a reminder that the threat of violence in our schools has not abated,” Hutchinson said. “It continues to be real, and we have to act with a renewed sense of urgency to protect our children.”
Texas was among several other states that set aside money for school security. Gov. Greg Abbott and other top Republican leaders announced $105.5 million for school safety initiatives. Nearly half of that was slated for bullet-resistant shields for school police and $17.1 million was for districts to purchase panic-alert technology.
Other Republican governors who made money available for security upgrades include Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, who announced $100 million for school security three days after the Uvalde shooting, and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, whose state is giving $2.6 million to increase training capacity and classes for school resource officers.
“While these are the latest measures we’re taking to ensure our children’s safety, I can assure you they will not be the last. I will work with anyone, even in the midst of a heated election cycle, to protect our students,” Kemp, who is running for reelection, said in June.
Some of the Republican governors who have moved aggressively to bolster school security have ruled out any kind of gun control measures.
Hutchinson had said there should be a conversation about raising the age to purchase an AR-15-style rifle — the type of weapon used in Uvalde — but didn’t pursue such a measure during the session. Abbott also has pushed back on calls for more gun control by families of the Uvalde shooting victims. Oklahoma Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt vowed to fight any firearms restrictions when he signed an executive order on training for law enforcement and risk assessment at schools.
In California, which already had some of the nation’s toughest gun laws, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a dozen more this legislative session and even took out ads in Texas newspapers criticizing the state’s stances on guns.
“We’re sick and tired of being on the defense in this movement,” Newsom said in July.
In New Jersey, Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation last month requiring the state’s nearly 600 school districts to set up assessment teams aimed at stemming violence in schools. One of the bill’s sponsors recounted hearing of an Uvalde victim who pretended to have been killed in the attack to escape the shooter.
“Does anybody want to teach this — how to play dead?” Assemblywoman Pamela Lampitt, a Democrat, said during a hearing in June.
Despite the partisan divisions on gun violence, a group of governors says it will attempt to find common ground. A task force created by the National Governor Association following the Uvalde shooting will develop recommendations to stop mass shootings, with an emphasis on school safety. Hutchinson, a former chairman of the association, has said the task force will focus in part on how states might use money coming to them through the bipartisan gun control bill President Joe Biden signed in June.
Teachers, political opponents and others have raised questions about the scope and effectiveness of state leaders’ plans.
In Arkansas, Democratic lawmakers questioned whether districts taking the new grant program’s money would be required to have an armed presence on campus, one of the initial recommendations from the state’s school safety commission.
“It’s one thing to say ‘school safety,’ but that runs the gamut of so much,” said Democratic Sen. Linda Chesterfield, a retired educator and the only legislator to vote against the grant program. “What specifically do you have in mind, and what price is it going to cost? I guess I’m just tired of having to fly by the seat of my pants and not know a thing about what’s going to go into that (commission’s) report.”
In Ohio, teachers unions say one-time funding that’s for equipment like door locks and radio systems — but not ongoing needs like personnel — is helpful but not enough.
Schools need money for staffing, too, including for safety and mental health personnel, said Scott DiMauro, president of the Ohio Education Association.
“Ideally, you’re gonna use funding to ensure that every school that wants to hire well-trained school resource officers, as part of their school safety plan, can do that,” DiMauro said. “And from that perspective, you know, the $100 million isn’t going to solve the problem in the long run.”
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Associated Press writers Samantha Hendrickson in Columbus, Ohio; Jeff Amy in Atlanta; Paul Weber in Austin, Texas; Don Thompson in Sacramento, California; Sean Murphy in Oklahoma City; and Mike Catalini in Trenton, New Jersey, contributed to this report.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
05-16-28-32-39
(five, sixteen, twenty-eight, thirty-two, thirty-nine)
Estimated jackpot: $750,000
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lucky Day Lotto" game were:
05-16-28-32-39
(five, sixteen, twenty-eight, thirty-two, thirty-nine)
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In the bottom of the ninth inning, with one out and Bryce Harper on second base and the game tied at 2-2, the Marlins made the fateful decision to intentionally walk J.T. Realmuto to pitch to Jean Segura. It stuck with Segura, who had seven career walk off hits before he stepped up to the plate.
“It’s been like that for the last two years,” Segura said. “They keep walking people in front of me. It made me angry.”
Segura decided to reward the Marlins with a walk-off single to score Harper and give the Phillies a 3-2 win. He flipped his bat in the air before the ball touched the grass. He pumped his fist in the air as he ran, and when he arrived to first base, Segura slammed his helmet, turned to the Marlins dugout, and yelled “[expletive] you.”
“You walk people to pitch to me? I’ll take it,” he said.
The Phillies are on a quest to prove that they can win in September. They got off to an uninspired start -- tallying losses on Sept. 2, 3 and 4 -- but the players insist that this team is different. On Tuesday, they put meaning behinds those words.
This was not a shutdown win, by any means. Marlins starter Jesús Luzardo held the Phillies to just four hits and two earned runs. The Marlins tied it up, 2-2, in the bottom of the eighth, thanks to a sac fly from Brian Anderson off of Phillies reliever Connor Brogdon. The Phillies relief corps, in general, looked taxed; David Robertson, who is one of their more dominant arms, struggled to get through his outing in the ninth inning, allowing two walks and a single. Robertson was coming off of a 41-pitch outing on Sept. 4, and would not have been in the game if Corey Knebel or Seranthony Domínguez were available. But neither of those relievers are available, so Robertson took the ball.
Nevertheless, the Phillies did just enough to gut out a win. In the bottom of the sixth inning, they challenged a close call at home plate that was overturned. In the top of the ninth, J.T. Realmuto gifted Robertson an extra out, after firing a throw to second base to prevent Luke Williams from stealing the bag.
In the bottom of the ninth, Harper hit a fly ball that should have been caught, but left fielder Brian Anderson slipped on the wet grass and fumbled it. Segura took care of the rest from there.
“It’s pretty motivating for Jean Segura (to get intentionally walked),” said interim manager Rob Thomson. “He takes it a little bit personally. And he came through, in a big way.”
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Nola bounces back
Aaron Nola entered his start on Tuesday night with a chance to change the narrative. His last start was one of the worst of his eight-year career. After throwing a complete game on Aug. 25 against the Reds, he only pitched four innings on Aug. 30 in Arizona, allowing eight earned runs on 10 hits. Some wondered whether September Nola was coming early.
But he promptly silenced both his doubters and the Marlins lineup on Tuesday. He allowed only four hits and one earned run, with two walks. Most importantly, he gave the Phillies length. Nola was the first Phillies’ starter to go six innings or more since Bailey Falter started on Aug. 31. He exited his outing with two outs in the seventh inning.
“(It was) great,” Nola said. “That was one of the worst I’ve ever had, in Arizona. So, my main focus was to get the leadoff guy out, fill up the zone and try to get early outs. The guys played great behind me. Big hits late in the game. J.T. played a great game.”
Initially, it looked like Nola was headed towards another four inning-outing. In the top of the fourth, he allowed a double, a single, a forecourt and another single to put runners on first and second with one out. But he was able to deftly work his way out of it, inducing a pop out and an lineout to end the inning.
In the top of the seventh, Nola threw his 10th strikeout of the game, retiring Marlins catcher Nick Fortes. It was Nola’s 200th strikeout of the season, marking his fourth 200th-strikeout season of his career. He is one of only four big league pitchers to reach 200 strikeouts this season (Gerrit Cole, Corbin Burnes and Carlos Rodon are the other three).
The Phillies finally catch a break
Coming off of a six roadtrip in the which they went 1-5, the Phillies were due for something to go their way. In the bottom of the sixth inning, the baseball Gods smiled upon them. Edmundo Sosa doubled to lead off the inning, and then advanced to third on a wild pitch by Marlins starter Jesús Luzardo.
Rhys Hoskins walked to put a runner on first, and Alec Bohm hit a sac fly to left field. Sosa ran towards the bag and was initially called out. But the Phillies challenged the call, and upon closer examination, the umpires realized Fortes’ foot was out in front of the plate before the throw from left field was made.
The play was a violation of the home plate collision rule. The call was overturned and the Phillies got a 2-1 lead.
Sosa hits his first home run of 2022
It was a good day for Sosa, who made his first start since Aug. 31. He went 2-for-2 and hit his first home run of the season — a solo shot to left field that traveled 405 feet in the bottom of the third inning. As if that weren’t enough, Sosa made a nice grab, with runners on first on second and two outs, to rob Marlins centerfielder J.J. Bleday of a hit, and the Marlins of a run. | https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-marlins-mlb-september-win-20220906.html | 2022-09-07T03:23:44Z | https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-marlins-mlb-september-win-20220906.html | true |
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UN: At least $1 billion needed to avert famine in Somalia
By EDITH M. LEDERER
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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. humanitarian chief is predicting that at least a billion dollars will be needed urgently to avert famine in Somalia in the coming months and early next year when two more dry seasons are expected to compound the historic drought that has hit the Horn of Africa nation. Martin Griffiths said in a video briefing from Somalia’s capital Mogadishu that a new report from an authoritative panel of independent experts says there will be a famine in Somalia between October and December if it isn’t avoided with massive aid as was the case in 2016 and 2017. | https://kion546.com/news/2022/09/06/un-at-least-1-billion-needed-to-avert-famine-in-somalia/ | 2022-09-07T03:28:15Z | https://kion546.com/news/2022/09/06/un-at-least-1-billion-needed-to-avert-famine-in-somalia/ | true |
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A shark attacked and killed a U.S. cruise ship passenger who was snorkeling in waters around the Bahamas on Tuesday, according to authorities.
The incident involved a 58-year-old woman from Pennsylvania and occurred at a popular snorkeling spot near Green Cay in the northern Bahamas, police spokeswoman Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings told The Associated Press.
“It’s unfortunate,” she said.
Skippings said the woman’s family identified it as a bull shark.
Royal Caribbean International said in a statement to the AP that the person died after arriving at a local hospital for treatment and that the company is helping their loved ones. They said the guest was participating in an independent shore excursion in Nassau and had been sailing on Harmony of the Seas, which is on a seven-night trip after departing Florida on Sunday.
The majority of shark attacks in the Caribbean have occurred in the Bahamas, with two reported in 2019, one of them fatal. That incident involved a Southern California woman who was on vacation and was attacked by three sharks near Rose Island, located just a half mile from where Tuesday’s attacked occurred.
In December 2020, a fatal shark attack was reported in the French Caribbean territory of St. Martin, the first such incident in that region.
Overall, at least 32 shark attacks have been reported in the Bahamas since 1749, followed by 13 attacks in Cuba during that time period, including one in 2019, according to the Florida-based International Shark Attack File.
Michael Heithaus, a marine biologist at Florida International University in Miami, said in a phone interview that the high number of attacks in the Bahamas is likely linked to the fact that there are a lot of people in the water in that area and that it has a robust marine ecosystem.
He said the Bahamas has a variety of shark species, the majority of which do not pay attention to people, except for bull sharks and tiger sharks.
“They get to very large sizes, and they eat big prey,” Heithaus said, adding that sharks have incredible sensory systems and can be attracted to food, sounds and smells in the water.
But overall, shark attacks remain rare, he stressed.
Worldwide, there were 137 shark attacks last year, 73 of them unprovoked, according to the International Shark Attack File. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Police-Shark-kills-US-tourist-snorkeling-in-17423533.php | 2022-09-07T03:29:40Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Police-Shark-kills-US-tourist-snorkeling-in-17423533.php | false |
Arizona's Kerr Kriisa had eight points and seven assists to help Estonia run away with its first EuroBasket victory, a 94-62 win over Great Britain on Tuesday.
After shooting 1 for 11 against Croatia on Monday, Kriisa took only four shots, all 3-pointers, and made two of them. But he collected five rebounds and had five turnovers to his seven assists.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Shane Bieber pitched eight sharp innings, José Ramírez drove in two runs and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 Tuesday night.
Bieber (9-8) allowed one run and four hits. He struck out seven and walked one.
Bieber is now 5-0 in his career against the Royals. In his last eight starts against them, he has 1.79 ERA (11 runs in 55 1/3 innings).
The Guardians moved 1 1/2 games of Minnesota, which was rained out and will play a doubleheader Wednesday at the New York Yankees.
The Royals lost their 82nd game, meaning they’ll have a losing record for the sixth straight season.
Salvador Perez hit his 20th home run for Kansas City, the sixth year he's reached the mark. He is tied with Mike Sweeney on the team list for the second-most seasons with at least 20 — George Brett holds the franchise record with eight.
James Karinchak pitched the ninth for his first save.
Kris Bubic (2-11) allowed three runs and six hits in 6 1/3 innings. He struck out four and walked one.
Ramírez hit a bases-loaded, two-run single in the third for a 2-0 lead. He has 108 RBIs this season.
Myles Straw’s RBI single in the seventh extended the Guardians’ lead. Cleveland added another run on a single by Owen Miller in the eighth.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Royals: RHP Zack Greinke, on the injured list with right forearm tightness, will start Wednesday’s series finale. … 1B/DH Vinnie Pasquantino is nearing the end of his rehab assignment in Triple-A Omaha. “We’re hearing good things,” manager Mike Matheny said before the game. “He wants to be back here and we want him back here. We’re trying to make sure everything’s good.”
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The Guardians and Royals will complete their three-game series Wednesday night. Cleveland RHP Cody Morris (0-1, 9.00 ERA) will make his second major league start and face Greinke (4-8, 4.14).
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Phillies third. Dalton Guthrie called out on strikes. Edmundo Sosa homers to left field. Kyle Schwarber singles to second base. Rhys Hoskins reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Kyle Schwarber out at second.
1 run, 2 hits, 0 errors, 0 left on. Phillies 1, Marlins 0.
Marlins fourth. Joey Wendle doubles to deep right field. Brian Anderson singles to right center field. Joey Wendle scores. Avisail Garcia reaches on a fielder's choice to shortstop. Brian Anderson out at second. Garrett Cooper singles to center field. Avisail Garcia to second. Nick Fortes pops out to third base to Edmundo Sosa. JJ Bleday lines out to shallow center field to Edmundo Sosa.
1 run, 3 hits, 0 errors, 2 left on. Marlins 1, Phillies 1.
Phillies sixth. Edmundo Sosa doubles. Kyle Schwarber pops out to shallow infield to Lewin Diaz. Rhys Hoskins walks. Alec Bohm out on a sacrifice fly to left field to Brian Anderson. Edmundo Sosa scores. Bryce Harper strikes out swinging.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Phillies 2, Marlins 1.
Marlins eighth. Charles Leblanc pinch-hitting for Lewin Diaz. Charles Leblanc hit by pitch. Jon Berti singles to shallow center field. Charles Leblanc to second. Joey Wendle out on a sacrifice bunt to shallow infield, Alec Bohm to Jean Segura. Jon Berti to second. Charles Leblanc to third. Brian Anderson out on a sacrifice fly to right center field to Dalton Guthrie. Jon Berti to third. Charles Leblanc scores. Avisail Garcia strikes out on a foul tip.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 left on. Marlins 2, Phillies 2.
Phillies ninth. Alec Bohm lines out to deep left center field to Brian Anderson. Bryce Harper doubles to left field. J.T. Realmuto is intentionally walked. Jean Segura singles to right field. J.T. Realmuto to second. Bryce Harper scores.
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WFO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, September 8, 2022
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EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
757 PM PDT Tue Sep 6 2022
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 110
expected.
* WHERE...Southern Salinas Valley, Arroyo Seco, and Lake San
Antonio, Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest
and Mountains of San Benito and Interior Monterey County
including Pinnacles National Park.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase the
potential for heat related illnesses, particularly for those
working or participating in outdoor activities.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 105
* WHERE...Interior portions of the San Francisco Bay Area
including the North Bay, East Bay and Santa Clara valleys.
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THURSDAY...
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Temperatures up to 95 expected.
* WHERE...Marin Coastal Range, San Francisco Bay Shoreline,
Northern Salinas Valley, Hollister Valley, and Carmel Valley
and Northern Monterey Bay.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.
...HEAT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
Temperatures will continue to cool through the night with cooler
daytime temperatures expected on Wednesday.
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Vedant Patel, the Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State, has created history by becoming the first Indian-American to hold the daily State Department news conference that his fellow colleagues said did with the utmost professionalism and clear communication. | https://www.thehindu.com/news/morning-digest-september-7-2022/article65858963.ece/amp/ | 2022-09-07T03:43:26Z | https://www.thehindu.com/news/morning-digest-september-7-2022/article65858963.ece/amp/ | true |
UNCASVILLE, Conn — DeWanna Bonner and Courtney Williams each scored 19 points to help the Connecticut Sun rout the Chicago Sky 104-80 on Tuesday night and force a decisive Game 5 in their WNBA semifinal series.
Alyssa Thomas added 17 points for Connecticut, which will travel to the second-seeded Sky for the winner-take-all game on Thursday night.
It's the second consecutive playoff series for each team that has gone the distance. Both Chicago and Connecticut had to go on the road in the third game of their opening-round series and win to reach the semifinals because of the new playoff format that saw the higher seeded team host the first two games of that best-of-three set.
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Connecticut coach Curt Miller has been saying for the entire series that his team would have to make the game “messy” to beat the Sky. Getting into a high-scoring game wouldn't benefit the Sun.
That wasn't the case Tuesday, as the Sun raced to a 22-6 lead, scoring 10 of the first 12 points. Thomas was a big reason why with seven points, four rebounds and two assists in the first five minutes. The All-Star forward had six points total in Game 3 and seven in Game 2 — both Connecticut losses.
The Sky got back within eight by the end of the first quarter, but couldn't get much closer as Connecticut had an answer for every Chicago run — thanks to Thomas, Bonner and Jonquel Jones.
Chicago got within 38-33 midway through the second quarter before the Sun went on a 15-5 run to restore the double-digit advantage. DiJonai Carrington had five points during the burst that was capped by Thomas' layup with 1:01 left in the half.
Candace Parker, who had been stellar in the first three games of the series, scored her first points of the game on a 3-pointer 16 seconds later that got the Sky within 53-41. Connecticut scored the final five points, including a layup just before the buzzer by Carrington that made it 58-41 at the break.
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Williams was the spark in the third quarter, helping the Sun stave off any Sky run. Her teammates were looking for her when Chicago would come double them, and Williams was left open for layups. She had 10 points in the third quarter.
Kahleah Copper scored 16 points and Emma Meesseman added 14 for the Sky. | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/06/sports/sun-rout-sky-104-80-force-game-5-semifinals-series/ | 2022-09-07T03:45:01Z | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/06/sports/sun-rout-sky-104-80-force-game-5-semifinals-series/ | true |
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