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These are the biggest updates so far on Friday as the war in Ukraine gets into its fifth week:
Fighting on the ground: Ukrainian forces have retaken towns and defensive positions on the eastern outskirts of Kyiv, Britain's Ministry of Defence said Friday in its latest intelligence update.
Meanwhile, Russian defense ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov claimed Friday that Russian forces destroyed "the largest of the remaining fuel depots" near Kyiv, with a strike carried out with sea-launched Kalibr cruise missiles.
Mariupol theater survivors: An adviser to Mariupol’s mayor said about 600 people are believed to have survived a Russian airstrike on a theater in the city on March 16.
The Mariupol city council said earlier that based on eyewitness reports, it now believes around 300 people died in the strike. CNN has not independently verified the casualty figures. New footage has emerged on social media showing people making their escape from the theater.
Biden in Poland: US President Joe Biden lauded the bravery of Ukrainian civilians while speaking to US troops in Poland, saying they "have a lot of backbone." He also addressed the growing refugee crisis, thanking humanitarian organizations in Poland for sending aid to Ukraine and assisting refugees. One in every two Ukrainian children has been displaced since Russia began its invasion on Feb. 24, according to a statement from the UN Children's Fund on Thursday.
He is set to meet with Polish President Andrzej Duda and deliver a "major address" on Saturday, according to the White House. Read more about Biden's events in Poland here.
Russia gives update on military deaths: The Russian military said in a briefing on Friday that more than 1,300 military personnel had been killed in Ukraine and over 3,800 had been wounded, in the first major casualty update since March 2. US, Ukrainian and NATO estimates put Russian troop losses drastically higher.
Two senior NATO military officials on Wednesday estimated the number of Russian soldiers killed in action in Ukraine to be between 7,000 and 15,000. Other US officials have put Russian losses in a similar range — between 7,000 and 14,000 Russian soldiers killed — but they have expressed “low confidence” in those estimates.
Ukrainian forces also said they had killed a Russian general in the Kherson region.
Putin claims "cancel culture:" Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a complaint about so-called "cancel culture" in a videoconference Friday, saying the West was trying to "cancel" Russia.
He compared his country's treatment to a public backlash against "Harry Potter" creator JK Rowling, who has come under criticism in the past for views that have been called transphobic. Putin, who casts himself as a flag-bearer for conservative cultural values, has railed against transgender and gay rights. Rowling responded, saying that critiques of cancel culture are “not best made” by those "slaughtering civilians" in Ukraine and posting a link to a news article on jailed Kremlin critique Alexey Navalny.
In his remarks, Putin went on to compare the current situation with Russian culture in the West to censorship in Nazi Germany. Putin has cast his invasion of Ukraine — a country with a Jewish president — as a campaign of "denazification," a description roundly dismissed by historians and political observers. | https://www.cnn.com/europe/live-news/ukraine-russia-putin-news-03-25-22/h_1edb329f8f8eefe5ed20392d04a97424 | 2022-03-25T21:20:51 | en | 0.972178 |
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Ukrainian unity, exemplified by President Zelenskyy’s courage and selflessness, creates pause as to how we’d respond to an enemy at our doorstep.
Since Donald Trump’s presidency, we’ve endured millions of citizens spouting hoaxes, ignoring life-saving COVID measures, and exhibiting a societal mental and moral collapse. Who would want to get into a foxhole with those not in touch with reality? Joe Biden’s been president for only 14 months, yet he’s at fault for inflation, among everything else? Putin is the world’s No. 2 worst liar. Trump still leads politicians and voters around by their noses. How ironic, the country Trump attempted to bribe is now teaching us about true patriotism. Zelenskyy is saving democracy, while Trump committed treason. When comparing the Ukrainian people with Americans, we see it not only takes a true leader to lead, but also an informed united populace.
I wish the red states and the diehard-vote-Republican-no-matter’s could start their own nation. A nation of no immigration, no gun regulations, no vaccines, no women’s rights, low education standards, no books unless approved by the ignorant, hiding behind religion to exclude others, not get $2.35 for every $1 they contribute in taxes, no health or child-care solutions. No solutions at all, as Republicans seldom propose anything. Their nation can keep Trump’s and the
Republicans’ huge corporate 14% income tax cut.
Mitch McConnell said Biden’s infrastructure bill is “way too expensive.” Blue America would reverse that “Jeff Bezos” raise, generating significant money to invest in quality programs which, while expensive upfront, would produce huge returns on investment. Blue America’s economy would grow to dwarf Red America’s.
Trump’s campaign to control the media was unsuccessful in our democratic country vs. Putin’s fascist nation. However, most Republicans rely on conservative media sound bites preventing an ability to “sit down and find our common ground.”
Jim Norris
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I am no master detective, but it seems to me that if the police would just concentrate on catching the people buying the stolen catalytic converters, the problem would take care of itself.
James Andisio
Manchester
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I am no master detective, but it seems to me that if the police would just concentrate on catching the people buying the stolen catalytic converters, the problem would take care of itself.
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Available July 16, 2021 - The annual Journal Inquirer Discovery edition features an in-depth summary of all 18 towns' services, schools, contacts, clubs, and important locations - plus articles and art! | https://www.journalinquirer.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter-to-the-editor-way-to-end-converter-thefts/article_f0f4a2aa-ac64-11ec-883f-8791aec53b36.html | 2022-03-25T21:21:24 | en | 0.930033 |
MANCHESTER — The town on Friday announced that it will end its business relationship with the Materials Innovation and Recycling Authority, choosing instead to partner with an Enfield company to provide curbside solid waste and recycling services.
In a news release, the town said it has entered into an agreement with Murphy Road Recycling LLC, which is named after a Hartford location but is now based in Enfield. The town’s current contract with MIRA ends June 30.
Tim Bockus, the director of public works, said he expected the deal to save Manchester about $200,000 in the first year. The agreement will be effective July 1 and run until June 30, 2024.
The change in the disposal services agreement will have no impact on residents or residential curbside services, the town said in the news release.
Last year, MIRA announced it would discontinue its trash-to-energy plant in Hartford at the end of the fiscal year. The authority had previously claimed it needed $330 million for a 30-year renovation plan to remain in operation.
Now that its Hartford plant is expected to close, MIRA will have to transport trash to out-of-state landfills, which would lead to increases in disposal, or “tipping,” fees.
As a result, some towns have chosen to look elsewhere for trash and recycling services to avoid paying the fees. Glastonbury’s Town Council on Tuesday voted not to renew its contract with MIRA, instead selecting Murphy Road Recycling to dispose of trash and recyclables.
In addition to servicing Manchester and Glastonbury, Murphy Road Recycling was also recently awarded the contract to take over waste disposal in Hartford for the next fiscal year, the Hartford Business Journal reported.
Bockus said the town sought to be proactive in its search for a new waste disposal company because there are limited options available in Connecticut.
“There’s not a lot of facilities out there,” Bockus said. “So we wanted to make sure we got out there early … to see what (companies) were out there and we were successful in doing that.”
As a reminder, residents are asked to put only clean recyclables in their curbside recycling bin. A list of approved items for recycling can be found here | https://www.journalinquirer.com/towns/manchester/manchester-to-change-trash-haulers/article_b14d3110-ac61-11ec-931d-43ad675ab5c2.html | 2022-03-25T21:21:30 | en | 0.974778 |
The Japanese company marks one more point in its eternal struggle to protect everything related to its licenses.
A few days ago, the Internet marveled at the official guide to Super Mario 64. In its pages, this little book called Super Mario 64 Complete Clear Guide Book had photos of handmade dioramas that, in addition to being beautiful, also explained to the players how to overcome some of the obstacles in the game. However, and as It’s already customary in the Big Nit seems that we will no longer be able to enjoy these models on the web.
Kotaku, medium that initially informed us of the existence of this guide published on the Internet nonprofitreturns with sadder news: Nintendo of America has requested removal of all images related to this guide. Comfort Food Video Gamesthe Twitter account that shared the photos of the manual after scanning its pages, has followed Nintendo’s indication and has expressed its thoughts on this practice.
All I wanted was to express my love for that amazing guide and companyComfort Food Video Games“Sadly, archive.org sent me their usual takedown email telling me that Nintendo of America had disputed the copyright of the scan and it had been taken down,” he explains to Kotaku. “Frankly, I’d love to. question the legitimacy of this and how Nintendo of America would have anything to do with a Nintendo Japan licensed guide from 1995, but I really can’t fight the Nintendo legal team. it’s incredibly disappointing“.
“Although I fully understand IP protection and copyright, I didn’t think I was harming anyone if I scanned and posted a guide from 27 years ago that is already out of print“He continues in his message. “I really think it helps Nintendo while it hurts other people who sell this guide for literally hundreds of dollars. All I wanted was to express my love for that amazing guide and company.”
“I’m a newbie to video game preservation, but I can’t think of anything more depressing than seeing a handful of hard-working people laboriously investing their spare time and money into archive and preserve historywhile giant corporations like Nintendo they are doing nothing to help. In fact, they are only getting in the way of the cause,” the statement concluded.
Those who have been around for a while will know that, unfortunately, this is not the first time that Nintendo has acted like this. His practice has led him to delete everything related to projects quite funny, like the Pokémon shooter, and even YouTube videos with music from their licenses, as we have seen with the closure of a channel that broadcast relaxing video game music. In addition, they also put an end to really nice creationswhich has included the cancellation of a Metroid fan art book.
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The protagonist of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sarah Michelle Gellar, has commented that “I might vote for Zandaya“to be the protagonist of a imaginable reboot of the collection.
As reported by means of Bloody Disgusting, Sarah Michelle Gellar instructed Evan Ross Katz, the creator of a brand new e-book known as Into Each Technology a Slayer Is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts, that “I might vote for Zendaya” to superstar in a reboot of the collection that aired between 1997 and 2003.
This 12 months marks Buffy’s twenty fifth anniversary, and Gellar concept it will be the absolute best time to percentage who do you suppose could be a dream solid for the position.
The e-book additionally goals to rejoice this milestone. The legitimate synopsis says that “Evan Ross Katz explores the cultural relevance of the collection via a e-book that is a part oral historical past, phase party, and phase reminiscence of a non-public fandom that also resonates universally many years later.“
Zendaya has had some giant roles in Spider-Guy: No Method House as MJ, within the collection Euphoria as its lead, Rue Bennett, and in Dune as Chani.
Even supposing there was no legitimate announcement of a reboot of Buffy, there was communicate of it on Fox and outdoor of it. In 2018, the studio used to be stated to be open to a reboot when its writer, Joss Whedon, used to be prepared to greenlight it. Since then, allegations of abuse and unprofessional habits in opposition to Whedon have come to the fore, with two resources claiming that Gellar herself had an overly strained dating with him. | https://thenewstrace.com/sarah-michelle-gellar-desires-zendaya-to-superstar-in-a-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-reboot/226131/ | 2022-03-25T21:23:08 | en | 0.955997 |
Mike Tyson experienced a violent and confusing episode this week when he was with a group of friends enjoying a stand up show in a bar in Hollywood, The Angels. The former world heavyweight champion was sitting at a table near the stage when a gunman tried to challenge him to a fight. Finally, they ended up embracing.
This Thursday the images of the fact that had the former 55-year-old boxer as one of the protagonists during a comedy show went viral. The videos published by the American site TMZ show the exact moment a man bursts into the room and explains that he must measure himself against the legend of the gloves to “improve” his “status”. “All I need is you,” he exclaimed.
Some people quickly intervened to ask the subject to leave and end the scandal, at which point an interdict riddled with insults began. In the meantime, Tyson remained serene at his table, almost motionless, as a mere observer of the situation.
When the tension rose in the place, the man showed that he had a gun and those trying to throw him out immediately moved away. Then, this individual began to flatter Iron Mike: “I love you Mike, if it wasn’t for you we wouldn’t have any inspiration. I love you, truly, from my heart. I respect”.
It was only at that moment, while some of those present had already taken refuge under the tables to protect themselves from a possible shooting, that Tyson spoke. “Come here,” he told her calmly. The man approached the former boxer and hugged him. “I told you he was kidding,” he said, referring to the fact that he had no plans to use the gun.
After the hug, the subject backed towards the exit and again insulted one of the men who had tried to throw him out seconds before. A new exchange of violent words was unleashed and finally, he left. “A round of applause for Mike Tyson,” exclaimed one of the witnesses, inviting the rest to congratulate Iron Mike for the way he acted and defused what could have been a massacre.
The place TMZ He reported that Los Angeles Police did not intervene, since he did not receive any call that alerted him to what had happened. In addition, some witnesses to the event said that the comedy show did not continue and that many were afraid that the man was outside waiting for Tyson, something that did not happen.
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Over the past few years, Jonny Griffis has invested millions of dollars in his legal marijuana farm in northern Michigan, which produces extracts to be used in things like gummy bears and vape oils.
But now that farm — like many other licensed growers in states that have legalized marijuana — faces an existential threat: high-inducing cannabis compounds derived not from the heavily regulated and taxed legal marijuana industry, but from a chemical process involving less strictly regulated, cheaply grown hemp.
“It’s going to make our farm obsolete,” Griffis, the chief operating officer of True North Collective, testified before Michigan’s Marijuana Regulatory Agency recently. “The $3 million or so that I’ve invested ... is going to be wiped out.”
At the center of the issue is THC, marijuana’s main intoxicating component. While marijuana and hemp are the same plant — cannabis — the distinction between the two is a legal one, and comes down to the amount of THC in the plant, specifically the amount of a type of THC called delta-9.
Hemp is defined in federal law by its low delta-9 THC content and is traditionally used for food, clothing and industrial applications. “Rope not dope” was long a motto for those who advocated the legalization of hemp.
But since Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill, authorizing the growing of hemp nationwide in accordance with state or tribal licensing programs, there’s been an unforeseen consequence: People exploiting what they see as a loophole in the law have taken that hemp, extracted a non-intoxicating compound called CBD, and chemically changed it — generally by the addition of solvents and heat — into various types of impairing THC.
Unlike the completely artificial, often dangerous drugs known as K2 or Spice and called “synthetic marijuana,” the chemically created THC at issue here consists of molecules found naturally in cannabis, though sometimes in vanishingly small amounts. It’s far cheaper to produce THC chemically from hemp than to extract it from marijuana.
Because it is derived from hemp, that THC — often in a form called delta-8 — can wind up in candies, vape oils and other products sold in gas stations, convenience stores and online, even in states where marijuana is illegal. The Food and Drug Administration warned last year that the substances pose a public health risk due to multiple factors, including the way they are marketed and because of potential contamination when manufactured.
At least 17 states have banned such products, but they remain available in many, including the pioneering legal marijuana state of Washington, where gas station and vape-shop sales of THC created from hemp offer competition to the heavily taxed, regulated and tested marijuana market.
Virginia lawmakers this month approved a bill to strictly limit the amount of THC allowed in hemp-derived products; Gov. Glenn Youngkin has not yet signed it. In Kentucky and Georgia, recent lawsuits have sought to establish that delta-8 products are legal; a Kentucky judge sided with hemp advocates there on Feb. 28, allowing the products to continue to be sold as lawmakers consider a ban.
The U.S. Hemp Roundtable, a hemp industry association, has decried the use of hemp-extracted CBD to create intoxicating products, saying it “undermines the integrity of the hemp industry and intent of the 2018 Farm Bill.”
Supporters call chemically derived THC economical and environmentally friendly. Hemp can be grown in vast fields outdoors, without expensive lighting systems, and can have a lower carbon footprint than marijuana.
Further, processors can make a more consistent product using chemistry to make THC from CBD, they say, and regulators shouldn’t stand in the way of market innovations or pick winners and losers in the industry. They liken it to the synthetically created vanilla or caffeine added to food and drinks.
“Most growers don’t like to hear this, because they feel like it’s taking away from their market, but it’s a great product,” said Abe Fleishman, of Northstar Hemp in Oregon. “It provides an opportunity for companies to scale production, for one, and to make a new product that is, in my opinion, cleaner than your regular THC products.”
For critics, the safety isn’t proven; the process of making it can leave behind trace amounts of unidentifiable compounds. The method also allows for the manufacture of lesser-known cannabis compounds whose health effects aren’t well understood.
Chemically produced THC is unlikely to displace the top-shelf dried cannabis flower preferred by many connoisseurs, but it is so cheap to make that it drastically undercuts marijuana growers who focus on the extract market, and who have spent a lot of time and money adapting to stringent rules for their industry.
Griffis said he’s seen the price of delta-9 distillate drop from $50,000 a liter to $6,000 — and falling — as THC made from hemp floods the market.
“It’s an issue that almost every state cannabis regulator is thinking about,” said Gillian Schauer, executive director of the Cannabis Regulators Association. “It’s presenting a lot of challenges to protecting public health and consumer safety, and also to protecting existing state cannabis markets.”
And, Schauer said, THC chemically made from hemp is only the tip of the iceberg: It can also be made from bioengineered yeast, so regulators will soon find themselves wrestling with that as well.
In Michigan, the Marijuana Regulatory Agency is considering rules that would allow processors to convert CBD into THC with written prior approval from the agency, which would require demonstrations of the conversion method and product testing. They would also have to label their product as synthetic — a suggestion that has angered processors who note that the molecules are found in nature.
Oregon’s Liquor and Cannabis Commission gave marijuana licensees a six-month grace period to sell off intoxicating THC-from-hemp products they had already acquired before a ban takes effect in July.
In California, hemp-derived THC products are not allowed in legal marijuana shops, but regulators are examining the steps necessary to allow them.
Colorado and Washington, which in 2012 became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana, last year made clear that synthetically derived cannabinoids, including THC, are not allowed in their legal industries.
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After an uproar from licensed growers who said they were being undercut, Washington’s Liquor and Cannabis board seized more than 1,600 pounds (726 kilograms) of chemically created THC products made by a single licensed marijuana company, Unicorn Brands. The board went on to ban them from the regulated market.
For David Postman, the board’s chairman, THC made from hemp represents an industrialization of the cannabis industry that he isn’t sure voters wanted when they passed Washington’s legal marijuana law, which was billed as a harm-reduction measure.
“The LCB and the majority of the cannabis industry do not think the legal market should include mind-impairing, lab-created THC,” Postman said. “Allowing synthetically derived THC in the state’s legal cannabis market could devastate the industry.”
Vicki Christophersen, a lobbyist for the industry group Washington CannaBusiness Association, argues that the board’s approach is stifling innovation in ways that will make it tough for Washington to compete nationally, should the federal ban on marijuana ever be lifted.
“The collaborations that occur between the hemp industry and the adult-use cannabis industry are not only inevitable, but they’re important,” she said. “We need to look at what is going to advance Washington’s industry alongside all the other competitor states that are advancing at a much higher speed than we are.” | https://www.pilotonline.com/nation-world/vp-nw-marijuana-growers-chemical-thc-20220325-xm2r7ta6ubhjjee7oeoyazblzy-story.html | 2022-03-25T21:23:14 | en | 0.963027 |
VIRGINIA BEACH — Raw with emotions and eager for solutions, community leaders, business owners and others gathered one year ago at the Oceanfront. It was the day after two people died and eight others were wounded in a spate of shootings that created pandemonium in the resort area.
“What happened last night does not define who we are,” community activist Jaketa Thompson, who helped organize the impromptu event, told the crowd. “If we could all come together and start the conversations together as one community we could really make a difference.”
In the year since that chaotic night, some measures have been taken to make the beach safer, including more police surveillance cameras and better lighting at the Oceanfront. But the work to prevent violence from erupting again remains an ongoing challenge that the city is still trying to tackle.
And Virginia Beach is not alone. Cities across the country that are experiencing an uptick in shootings face the same issue — getting to the root the problem.
Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer is joining mayors and police chiefs from across Hampton Roads on Friday to address recent shootings across the region. Dyer is also in the process of assembling members of a Virginia Beach youth gun violence task force that will focus on early intervention.
“We’ve been taking this very seriously,” Dyer said. “It’s not a local crisis, it’s a national crisis, but we have to deal with it locally.”
No one expected the first warm Friday night of spring last year — March 26, 2021 — would spiral out of control.
Atlantic Avenue was packed with people when three unrelated shootings erupted a couple blocks from each other. Around 11:20 p.m., police responded to the first shooting at Atlantic Avenue and 20th Street. Investigators believe a group of people got into an argument that escalated into a gunfight. Eight people were shot.
Soon after, more gunshots rang out a couple blocks away, where DeShayla Harris, 28, an innocent bystander, was shot and killed.
Police Officer Solomon Simmons, responding to the gunfire, shot and killed Donovon Lynch near 20th Street. Simmons claimed Lynch was brandishing a firearm.
In an interview hours after the shootings, Police Chief Paul Neudigate described it as a “very chaotic night.”
Authorities charged several people in connection to the initial gunfight on Atlantic Avenue, but no one has been charged in Harris’ homicide. A special grand jury deemed that Simmons acted in self-defense when he shot Lynch.
Musician Pharrell Williams, a cousin of Lynch, chastised the city’s handling of Lynch’s death and pulled his wildly popular Something in the Water Festival out of Virginia Beach.
Then, two events that could have a significant impact on policing in Virginia Beach both happened in November.
The Virginia Beach City Council unanimously approved forming a new board that will have investigative powers while independently reviewing complaints against police officers.
It’s a move that was years in the making. Some community members, particularly minorities, have been asking the city for years to create a board with the power to investigate allegations of police misconduct.
“The idea is to build better relationships and trust between the police department and the community,” the mayor said this week.
And the special grand jury’s report, released that month, put forth several recommendations for the police department.
One was that police body cameras are recording the entire time that officers are on duty.
Shortly after the shooting, the Virginia Beach Police Department had begun using new gun holsters that would automatically turn on body worn cameras when officers removed their guns. But the department had to stop using them due to a potential defect.
The department now requires officers to activate the record function on their body cameras as soon as they are en route to a call, rather than when they arrive.
Another recommendation in the report was testing police officers for alcohol and drugs immediately following a police shooting. There was an allegation that the officer who shot Lynch had been drinking alcohol while on duty, but it was not substantiated, according to the grand jury report.
The department has not yet adopted this recommendation; a police spokesperson said the agency is currently researching other departments’ practices on the topic.
It’s spring again, and Atlantic Avenue is filling up on warm weekends. Twenty-two new police surveillance cameras keep watch.
New street lights have been added. The city cut down the overgrown foliage around the 19th Street public parking, increasing visibility. Police opened a new substation in the heart of the resort strip. And new gunshot detection technology is being used to identify when and where shots are fired.
But it takes more than police action to make a community feel safe again.
When Thompson, the activist and an Oceanfront resident, left the impromptu gathering the day after the shootings last year, she was still reeling.
“I felt a sense of sadness for our community that we were going through that,” she said.
But instead of hiding from the problem, she got even more involved by participating in several new events. Interacting in a positive way improved her outlook.
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“It’s seems like the community is really coming together,” Thompson said. “I feel like we’re in a better place.”
Still, more work needs to be done, says Mark Stevens. He owns an Oceanfront business and runs a local outreach organization for homeless youth.
Stevens recently met with several groups that are concerned about gun violence. They want to start educating young people before it’s too late.
“We’ve got to be able to make them understand that this is not a way to solve our problems,” Stevens said. “I know we have to do a better job.”
Stacy Parker, 757-222-5125, stacy.parker@pilotonline.com | https://www.pilotonline.com/news/crime/vp-nw-oceanfront-shootings-anniversary-0327-20220325-w4sbodp3gbdy5fndkzjskaa43m-story.html | 2022-03-25T21:23:20 | en | 0.972496 |
The Philadelphia Eagles have signed former Old Dominion wide receiver Zach Pascal to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million.
Pascal had 38 catches for 384 yards and three touchdowns last season for Indianapolis. The 27-year-old spent his first four NFL seasons with the Colts. He started 44 of 64 games and has 150 catches for 1,888 yards and 15 TDs.
His best season was 2020, when he started 14 games and caught 44 passes for 629 yards and five touchdowns. His catch rate was 62%, also a career-best.
Pascal will be reunited with Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, who was the offensive coordinator in Indianapolis from 2018-20. By all accounts, they have a close relationship. Zak Keefer, who covers the Colts for The Athletic, tweeted that Sirianni once told his older son that he wants him to play like Pascal.
He will join a receiving group that includes 2021 first-round pick DeVonta Smith, Quez Watkins and 2020 first-rounder Jalen Reagor. Pascal also will join fellow ODU alum Rick Lovato, who has been the Eagles’ long snapper since 2016.
At Old Dominion, Pascal came just shy of posting back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons. He caught 65 passes for 946 yards and nine TDs in 2016 after hauling in 68 passes for 970 yards and eight TDs in 2015. | https://www.pilotonline.com/sports/vp-sp-zach-pascal-philly-20220325-j73xqn4iifc3njupugpnqrcgiq-story.html | 2022-03-25T21:23:27 | en | 0.98337 |
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Donald Glover's FX series "Atlanta" is known for pushing the boundaries with its references to real-life situations, particularly around race and social issues. Season 3 of the show opened Thursday on a similar note, retelling the story of an actual 2018 California murder-suicide involving several adopted children from Houston.
The 30-minute chapter, titled "Three Slaps," centers around a Black child named Loquareeous who gets sent to the principal's office for dancing on his desk in celebration of his class going on a field trip to watch "Black Panther 2." The scene is a nod to a viral video of Atlanta students breaking out in dance after finding out they'd be going to see the first installment of the popular Marvel film in 2018.
As punishment, Loquareeous receives "three slaps" from his grandfather and a stern warning from his mother: "If you don't start acting right and using common sense, these white people, they gonna kill you." Soon after, child protective services are sent to his home and Loquareeous is placed in a new home helmed by two white women who are foster mothers to three Black children.
At the home, Loquareeous and the children are tormented with terrible food, foul odors and no washcloths to bathe with. However, the hearts of viewers sank even more as it becomes clear that the inspiration for the young protagonist is Devonte Hart from the Hart Family Massacre. In a later scene, Loquareeous is spotted at a farmer's market wearing a fedora and holding a "Free Hugs" sign.
Devonte was sporting a similar hat and sign when the teary-eyed 12-year-old hugged a police officer in a photo-op staged by his foster parents. The photo, which went viral, was taken in 2014 at a Black Lives Matter rally in Portland. "Atlanta" even recreates the moment, as Loquareeous runs to embrace a white officer to ask for help.
Much like Loquareeous, after Devonte's mother was deemed unfit to care for him, he and his three siblings went to stay with their aunt in Houston and were subsequently placed in the foster care system. In 2009, they went to the home of Jennifer and Sarah Hart, a couple from Woodland, Washington.
In 2018, Devonte and his siblings were in their family's SUV when it was reportedly intentionally driven off of a 100-foot cliff by his adoptive parents. Devonte's body was never recovered, but the bodies of five children were found at or near the scene. Investigators determined Devonte was likely also in the SUV and he was declared dead in 2019.
The bodies of his adoptive mothers Jennifer and Sarah Hart were found in the driver's and passenger's seats. After the crash, child abuse allegations surrounding the Harts surfaced.
In a much less tragic ending, Loquareeous and the other children are able to escape the SUV, and he watches it plunge into a lake with his foster parents still inside. He is later reunited with his real family. In an interview about the episode, Glover told Variety, "We just wanted to make a Black fairytale." | https://www.chron.com/culture/article/Atlanta-season-3-devonte-hart-family-tragedy-fx-17028818.php | 2022-03-25T21:23:50 | en | 0.988105 |
It’s nothing unusual for Just Brittany to hear new music, then take the beat and put her own spin on things. That’s what Houston’s born-and-raised recording artist did when she heard Omerettà The Great rapping about her disdain for out-of-towners claiming Atlanta. Thus, Just Brittany’s “Not Houston Freestyle” was born.
It wasn’t until she opened Google to search for something the next day that she realized what she posted was more than just your ordinary 123-second YouTube clip. Staring back at her right on the Google home page was a photo of her looking through her pink sunglasses with a headline blaring, “Just Brittany picks fight with suburbs in ‘Not Houston’ freestyle.” (Full disclosure: That was our story that hit the Google homepage like that).
“To see my name be the first thing that pops up when you open Google, it was like, ‘Wow.’ That was a nice thing to see,” Just Brittany said in a phone interview Friday.
Her song going viral blew up her social media mentions – she has nearly 700,000 followers on Instagram – but not all of it came from a positive place. That’s what happens when you call out 12 different locations in the area and make sure each and every one of them realizes they’re “Not Houston.”
“I didn’t know there would be such an uproar,” Just Brittany said. “I knew people were going to be talking, but not in such a negative way. It’s all good. Any time my name is in their mouth, that’s promo.”
Over the phone, Just Brittany is friendly and polite even as she throws some darts at her haters – “It’s just a form of jealousy,” she says in a verbal head-pat to the negative commenters - but she is quick to clear up a misconception: The song was purely for entertainment and not a personal attack on anybody or where they live. Her mentioning Missouri City as “Not Houston” wasn’t a slug at “The Mo City Don” Z-Ro, with whom she had a tempestuous relationship – to say the least - in the past. And, the Port Arthur reference certainly wasn’t aimed at Bun B. That was a popular online conspiracy since Just Brittany wasn’t part of H-Town Takeover at NRG Stadium when Bun B brought out a never-ending list of local rap royalty to join him at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo in front of more than 73,000 fans a couple weeks before her “Not Houston Freestyle” hit.
“I didn’t even think about the rodeo when I did that song, to be honest,” Just Brittany said. “People try to put your life together through highlights. They take one second of this and one second of that, and they’re like ‘Oh! This is the reason, she did this.’ But, no. I’ve been re-making songs. This wasn’t something new or different for me. I would have loved to have been part of the Houston Takeover, but at the end of the day, it is what it is. Everyone who was there, was supposed to be there, and kudos to them.”
Ironically, Just Brittany actually lives in Atlanta these days, but makes it back to town as often as she can for holidays and to see her nieces and nephews. She's currently preparing to drop a couple new singles - "A Whole Lotta Ass" ("I don't know if they'll let you write that," she laughs) and "Take Your Time" - and is working on her eighth album. She'll also be back in town next week as a presenter at a local awards show.
No matter where Just Brittany lives – she grew up in Fifth Ward and went to Worthing High School before graduating as valedictorian from Jesse Jackson Academy, a couple blocks from the University of Houston campus – she says she’ll always be Houston.
“Houston is a culture,” Just Brittany said. “All those cities that I named that aren’t Houston, they definitely played a major role in my career. I performed at every city that I said. I’ve visited each city that I said. I didn’t mean to piss anyone off. I love those cities, I made a lot of money in those cities, so it was all fun and entertainment.”
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As a child, I spent many evenings in our blue-tiled kitchen watching my mother cook dinner. She would have at least five different pots going on the stove, chopping a bunch of vegetables while stirring a simmering pot of curry, simultaneously spluttering mustard seeds and an army of other flavors and spices in hot ghee.
Conjuring the image of her cooking an Indian dish reminds me how labor-intensive the cuisine is, and how incredibly diverse its ingredients are. Yet Indian food is so often nonchalantly disregarded, stereotyped and oversimplified.
I like to believe I’m not overly sensitive to impertinent remarks about my culture or cuisine, especially the ignorant and poorly researched ones. Reductive, dismissive takes on Indian food make headlines with reliable regularity—most recently and infamously in the Washington Post—and make me want to take on the myths and misnomers, once and for all.
Tackling the topic of Indian food is akin to teasing a thread out of a complicated tapestry. Colleen Taylor Sen, an Indian food expert who has contributed to several culinary encyclopedias, observed that in every respect, India is much more diverse than Europe, yet no one talks about "European cuisine," a term that would lump Italian, Finnish, Hungarian and Irish food in a single category.
India is more of a continent than a country, with myriad religions, languages and landscapes.
Let’s talk about spice
The belief that Indian food is and has always been laden with spices is a common misconception. Red chiles were only introduced to India by the Portuguese 450 years ago.
Indian food is spicy, but not spicy as that word is widely understood. Spices are in fact not hot, it’s the chile that imparts heat, but that can be adjusted without altering the essence of Indian dishes.
“Peppers like dried kashmiri and deggi mirch are like guajillo chiles and cascabel peppers used in Mexican cooking,” said Kaiser Lashkari, owner and chef of Himalaya, a celebrated Indian restaurant in Houston. “They are only used to give a deep red hue to gravy, not to provide heat.”
Another myth is that Indian food is “based entirely on one spice,” a Washington Post columnist once incorrectly wrote. A wide range of spices have actually lent flavors to Indian fare since time immemorial, according to food historian K.T Achaya in his book, “The Illustrated Foods of India.”
Regional differences
Every corner of India is each recognizable by its infinite usage of spices. The Malabar Coast of Kerala and the lush hills of Tamil Nadu are the main spice growing regions, which attracted Arab and Portuguese traders from the 7th to 15th centuries. They took these treasured spices, at that time considered more precious than gold, and sold them in Europe and elsewhere.
Tamil Nadu and Kerala, along with Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, are often collectively referred to as South India. The four states share geographic proximity and certain characteristics, such as the widespread use of black pepper, and mustard seeds in tempering. But their cuisines couldn't be more different from one another.
Within Tamil Nadu itself there’s a spectrum of cuisines, ranging from the meat-heavy Chettinad region, where fennel and cumin lend a distinctive flavor and dark hue to the food, to the pure vegetarian fare of Tamil Brahmins.
In Kerala, you’re more likely to see sardines seasoned with ginger, garlic, shallots, black pepper, turmeric and chile powder, then deep fried to make mathi or chala fry.
The western states of Maharashtra and Gujarat are two other coastal neighbors that barely have anything in common when it comes to cuisine. Turmeric (known as haldi) is the dominant spice in Gujarat.
In Maharashtra, on the other hand, generous amounts of solid agents such as kokum and tamarind are employed. The cuisine is also unique for its use of a species of lichen called black stone flower, or dagad phool, as a spice, as well as mace, the delicate red coating around the nutmeg seed.
The coastal Konkan region situated between Maharashtra and Goa uses a spice called a triphal or teppal, which closely resembles Sichuan peppercorn. Saffron, one of the most costly spices in the world, is cooked with generously by communities across Rajasthan. Farther north, the state of Punjab—whose curries are all the rage in Europe—utilizes a paste or masala of ginger, garlic, onion and tomatoes tempered with cumin to flavor its food.
It’s not always all about spice
“Even spicing is not a consistent feature in the cuisine,” said Sen. “In Northeast India, for example, some dishes are made without any spices.”
Sandwiched between Bangladesh and Burma, the northeast Indian states of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam remain underrepresented in their cuisine, both nationally and abroad. Owing to topography and inaccessibility, these regions don’t rely heavily on spices, but rather on a variety of techniques that produce a combination of textures. Foods here are often fermented or dried to elongate their shelf life. Sesame seeds are a favorite ingredient in the region.
Recipe developer Rani Gurnaney of Rani's Kitchen, who has traveled to far-flung areas of India, discovered that people in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam often season their dishes with the burnt ash of banana stems instead of salt.
“The more you discover the cuisine, the more you are stunned by its uniqueness,” said Gurnaney, adding that an attempt to categorize Indian dishes based on predominant spices can be a futile exercise given the complexity of the cuisine.
Even garam masala, a common spice mix, is different from region to region. The magical finishing spice of Indian food is rarely store-bought in the country, and its flavor profile changes based on geography and people’s taste. The spices in garam masala and their proportions are a secret every Indian family guards like a treasure.
Some of my fondest memories involve sinking my teeth in freckled whole-wheat breads with delectable lamb rogan josh, tender meat blanketed with thick spiced cream alongside “10-ingredient” pulaos, and riots of Basmati rice tingled with spices and bejeweled with golden raisins.
These dishes make me feel grateful for India’s rich culinary repertoire, which owes to generations who have worked tirelessly to preserve its living culinary history. One distasteful op-ed piece cannot sum up a cuisine as multifaceted as India’s.
And in that lies its beauty. | https://www.chron.com/food/article/Indian-food-not-a-spice-monolith-myths-17029122.php | 2022-03-25T21:24:02 | en | 0.958242 |
Before Hemlata Basumatary appeared on Netflix’s “Is It Cake?” baking game show, the Katy resident—known simply as Hemu on the series—received one, maybe two order requests per day for her Hemu’s Sweet Sensation bakery.
Since the season dropped on the streaming service last week, however, her inbox has ballooned to roughly a dozen inquiries a day.
“I never thought that something like this would happen,” Basumatary said. The baker of more than a decade had appeared on Food Network's "Halloween Wars" back in 2020, but the viewership Netflix offers is much broader, she added.
“Is It Cake?” is a reality TV series that seeks to capture the very brief, early pandemic phase where realistic cakes were all over our social media feeds. A seemingly real object would appear in a post, only to be cut open by a large knife and reveal a layered cake interior.
The Netflix show is hosted by a somewhat unhinged Mikey Day, a comedian currently on the cast of “Saturday Night Live,” and presents baker-contestants with the challenge of creating cakes realistic enough to fool a panel of judges.
Basumatary, 40, wowed viewers with her skillful elephant and bust statue cakes. She made it to the finale, but Andrew Fuller of Iowa ultimately won the “Is It Cake?” title.
“I’m proud of what I did on the show, though I didn’t win,” said Basumatary, who is now overwhelmed with messages of love and support from new fans and, of course, far more cake requests than she can handle.
Many people have asked Basumatary if she can ship her frosted works of art across the country. The answer is no—her intricate cakes don’t exactly travel well. But viewers in Houston are in luck, as Hemu’s Sweet Sensation is based out of her own home in Katy.
Basumatary, who’s originally from northern India, was living in Scotland in November 2012 when her son asked her for a firetruck cake for his birthday. She had baked simple cakes and cupcakes since she was a teenager, but she wasn’t sure how she could possibly do this.
Her son insisted that he absolutely needed this firetruck cake. So, she obliged.
The cake turned out great. Friends of hers started putting in orders for their own family events, and her talents spread through word of mouth, eventually blossoming into a custom cake business.
In 2015, the family moved to Houston after Basumatary’s husband, who works in oil and gas, transferred here. Settling into the suburb of Katy, she was concerned at first about finding clients, but once she wrote a business plan the next year and began posting her creations on social media, her bakery took off once again in its new home.
Years later, a production company messaged her on Instagram, inviting her to apply to a baking show—she did not know it would be for Netflix at the time. The whole process took 6 months, she says, entailing back-and-forth interviews and auditions.
Finally, “Is It Cake?” saw the light of day this month. It’s been in the Top 10 most-watched on Netflix since it was released.
Basumatary won’t be able to accommodate all the cake requests she’s received since the show aired. She’s a one-woman show, but she doesn’t want to hire anyone as she’s concerned about quality control. “I’m a perfectionist,” she admitted.
She wants to be selective about her clients moving forward, favoring those who respect her “edible art,” as she calls it, and the painstaking work that’s involved in it. But once she’s in, she can deliver magic.
“I can do anything,” Basumatary said. “You dream it and I will convert it into a cake.”
Even though she didn’t win “Is It Cake?” Basumatary took home a $10,000 prize for appearing in the finale. She said she may use it to buy bigger and better equipment; she’s currently using a 10-quart mixer.
Perhaps, Basumatary teased, she will save the money to open her own bakery, moving her operations out of her home in Katy and investing in a brick and mortar somewhere in Houston. She hopes to have more details to share soon.
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A Central Texas teen at the center of a viral video of a red truck getting tossed around as it drove through a treacherous tornado this week is being gifted a brand new ride. Fort Worth-based Bruce Lowrie Chevy announced Thursday that is donating a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado to the driver, 16-year-old Riley Leon, to replace the one damaged in the tornado.
"We are thankful Riley is safe, commend his driving skills during a frightening situation and our hearts are with other families in Texas that have been affected by these storms," the dealership said in a statement.
In the 30-second video posted by storm chaser Brian Emfinger, which has been viewed more than six million times, Leon's Silverado is pushed on its side and spins before bouncing back up and driving away as debris swirls around it. The 11th grader was on his way home from an interview Monday at Whataburger on State Highway 290 in Elgin, when he was caught up in the twister, he told NBC 5.
Leon explained that while it appeared he was just driving off, he was actually looking for a safe place to pull over. "I honestly didn't know what to do, to grab onto the steering wheel or to start praying," the 11th grader said. "I’m very, very blessed to live another day."
The tornado that hit Elgin was a category EF-2, according to a preliminary report released by the National Weather Service. Such storms have winds between 111-135 mph and can cause considerable damage.
While Leon thought he only suffered some scratches and bruises, his family and his teacher announced Thursday that the teen is now experiencing severe back pain from a back fracture. The family does not have health insurance and has started a GoFundMe page to help with medical expenses.
"They will have to wait and see if he will need back surgery and may also need future therapy," says a statement on the GoFundMe. As of Friday, the page has raised more than $28,000.
Leon's truck—which was passed on to him by his father—was left dented and scratched in the process. “It broke me down seeing my hard work is gone,” Leon told WFAA-TV. The teen is scheduled to pick up the new truck with his family on Saturday.
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Even country music legend Willie Nelson encountered challenges while voting by mail in the March 1 primary this year under a controversial new voting law in Texas. The musician's wife, Annie D'Angelo-Nelson, told the Austin American-Statesman that she and Nelson had their absentee ballot applications rejected twice before they were finally accepted in Travis County, due to errors with the identification information they provided.
D'Angelo-Nelson told the Statesman that she worried other Texans encountering the same obstacles did not have the same outcome. "If they're doing it to Willie Nelson, what happens to an 89-year-old woman at home without a lot of help?" D'Angelo said to the Statesman. "I'm 65, and I'm fairly technologically capable, and I can find ways. But what happens to all those people? It's just not fair."
Thousands of Texans ran into similar issues during the March 1 primary this year, with nearly 23,000 ballots being thrown out across 187 counties, mostly due to new rules passed with Senate Bill 1, according to a report by the Associated Press (Texas has 254 counties, but not all of them provided numbers to the AP). In Harris County, the state's most populous county, officials said they rejected 19 percent of the mail-in ballots they received.
Under the new law pushed by state Republicans, Texans voting by mail are required to include their license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number on both their ballot application and the flap of the envelope containing the ballot. The numbers must also match what's on a voter's registration record to be accepted.
D'Angelo-Nelson told the Statesman that she and Nelson have voted by mail before, but this time it was "ridiculously difficult." To address any issues, D'Angelo-Nelson said they provided every identification number they had, including those not required by the state. "I looked up the advice and the advice was: put every number you know," D'Angelo-Nelson said. "It's just not right."
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- Cardano price founds sellers near the $1.20 value area.
- Thus far, sellers have been restricted to the Thursday close/Friday open.
- A pullback to the $1.00 value area is increasingly likely.
Cardano price action this week has had its best performance since August 2021. Unless something dramatic occurs, the weekly candlestick will swallow the bodies of the past eight weekly candlesticks. ADA is up over 45% from last week’s open and has been more than 50% higher. As a result, some profit-taking should be expected.
Cardano price likely to see some selling pressure occur as bulls take profit before another push higher begins
Cardano price action has performed remarkably this week, holding onto the majority of its gains and signaling that further bullish momentum for Cardano is likely. However, when ADA approached the top of the Ichimoku Cloud (Senkou Span B), it promptly sold off – almost exactly on Senkou span B.
ADA/USD Daily Ichimoku Kinko Hyo Chart
If bulls become nervous about their recent gains, Cardano price will likely experience some downside price action as traders take profits off the table. But the downside risks are probably limited to the $1 value area, which has become a very strong support level. The $1 value area now contains the 50% Fibonacci retracement, the Tenkan-Sen, and the Kijun-Sen. In addition, order books on various exchanges already see large limit buy orders placed between $0.98 and $1.05, anticipating a short-term pullback.
A pullback to $1 may not occur. Given how oversold and extended the downtrend, it may continue to rally. The Composite Index oscillator has crossed above its moving averages from neutral conditions and the Relative Strength Index is turning higher from the final overbought level, 40.
ADA/USD Weekly Ichimoku Kinko Hyo Chart
Cardano price may continue to spike higher to the bottom of the weekly Ichimoku Cloud, and Kijun-Sen shared the $1.60 value area.
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In case our crafty friends haven’t heard, National Crafting Month is closing out with some incredible Cricut deals. Beginning March 27, machines like the Cricut Explore Air 2 are going on sale, as are the Cricut Maker and a fair amount of extensions that’ll help you take your DIY projects to the next level.
We’ve got all the info you need about these Cricut deals below, so bust out your cardstock and get your imagination flowing – these prices are even lower than the original sale prices from early March!
Cricut Deals: Cutting Machines
Cricut Joy
To kick off the end-of-the-month Cricut deals, behold the Cricut Joy at only $119; full retail is $179, so it’s a great savings if you’ve had your eye on this machine. With its ability to cut over fifty materials and individual shapes up to four feet long, this is the perfect tool for making DIY projects that are a cut above.
Cricut Explore Air 2
“Designed with simplicity and value in mind,” the Cricut Explore Air 2 is one of the best Cricut deals for anyone looking for vast functionality at a savings. A step up from the Cricut Joy machine, the Cricut Explore Air 2 cuts over one hundred materials, giving crafters serious room for creativity and mixed media in their projects. This machine is compatible with six additional tools from Cricut, which are not included, but with a savings of $70 on the Cricut Explore Air 2, you could set yourself up with a tool or two at an incredible value.
Cricut Explore 3
Similar to the Cricut Explore Air 2, the Cricut Explore 3 cuts over one hundred materials and is compatible with six tools for scoring, foiling, and more. However, this machine is definitely a tier above; its max cut length is twelve feet, over six times what the Cricut Explore Air 2 can do, and it’s also compatible with smart materials which isn’t a feature included in the Cricut Joy or Cricut Explore Air 2. At a $50 savings, this is one of the more exceptional Cricut deals considering all it can do.
Cricut Maker 3
For advanced crafters, the Cricut Maker 3 is one of the more premium machines featured in the National Crafting Month Cricut deals. Cutting over three hundred materials and compatible with thirteen tools, this machine doesn’t only give you the ability to cut, score, and foil – which the Cricut Explore Air 2 and Cricut Explore 3 can do – it also can deboss, engrave, and more! This high-tech DIY machine works with smart materials and has both bluetooth and USB capabilities. This is the kind of tool that will get your loved ones “ooh-ing” and “ahh-ing” at your incredible creations!
Cricut Maker
The Cricut Maker is “the original smart cutting machine,” and while this is one of Cricut’s long-running deals, not new for their National Crafting Month promotion, we still think the $150 savings makes it worth exploring. It has all the same capabilities as the Cricut Maker 3, except the original has a max cut length of 1.9-feet, similar to the Cricut Explore Air 2. However, this machine is perfect for someone just beginning their crafting journey – it comes with fifty ready-to-make projects as well as twenty-five sewing patterns – it also has the capability for someone far more experienced. This is the type of machine that can grow with you as your skills advance, and is definitely one of the most valuable Cricut deals to take advantage of right now.
Cricut Deals: Extensions
Cricut Bright 360 Table Lamp
When working on intricate designs, lighting matters. The Cricut Bright 360 Ultimate Table Lamp is a creator’s best defense against color mis-matches and also helps you get great photos of your work. Save $20 on this highly-functional illuminator that can light up to four square feet, rotates a full 360°, and has not only adjustable brightness, but a spectrum of warm to cool shades to give you the best results day or night. If this is one of the Cricut deals you’re most interested in, definitely check out the Cricut Bright 360 Floor Lamp, which is also on sale now for $229.
Cricut EasyPress 2, 9x9
Cricut EasyPress is the perfect tool for personalizing textiles, from t-shirts to baby clothes to aprons to tote bags and more. This Cricut extension is compatible with all Cricut Infusible Ink products and has a ceramic-coated heat plate for professional grade results. It also features temperature control, so you can protect more delicate fabrics. The Cricut EasyPress 2, 12x10 extension is also included in this round of Cricut deals, so check out the specifications to see which size fits your project plans.
Cricut Mug Press
Mugs have a special place in people’s hearts and a personalized mug can bring a smile to someone’s face every time they use it. The Cricut Mug Press is an incredible extension for designing mugs with Cricut Infusible Ink products which are designed to last with peel-proof, dishwasher-safe technology. Save $20 now and create professional-grade mugs with your own designs and ideas from your own home. Sip sip, hooray!
Cricut BrightPad
Whether you’re a longtime Cricut fan or are picking up your first Cricut machine during National Crafting Month’s Cricut deals, the Cricut BrightPad is a gamechanger. It makes weeding vinyl a cinch and allows you to trace and paper-piece with exactitude. Also on sale now is the Cricut BrightPad; save $20 on this cordless, rechargeable version while these Cricut deals last.
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Top 3 Price Prediction Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP: Cryptos might pull back
Bitcoin price must cross and close above a critical resistance level to maintain the current uptrend. Ethereum price, unlike Bitcoin, has moved above and is poised to close above the Ichimoku Cloud on the weekly chart, indicating strong sustained upside momentum is ahead. XRP price action, which outperformed BTC and ETH at one point, has been stuck at the $0.84 level since Monday’s close.
Breaking: Bitcoin slices through $45,000, targets $50,000 next
Bitcoin price has reached $45,000 after gaining more than 7,500 points in market value over the past ten days. Even though this resistance level has managed to reject BTC price each time it has been tested since the beginning of the year, it appears there is enough buying pressure to break through it finally.
Cardano Price Prediction: ADA to return to $1
Cardano price action this week has had its best performance since August 2021. Unless something dramatic occurs, the weekly candlestick will swallow the bodies of the past eight weekly candlesticks. ADA is up over 45% from last week’s open and has been more than 50% higher. As a result, some profit-taking should be expected.
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From masterfully-prepared BBQ to copious live music, Texas knows how to have a good time, and we refuse to sacrifice quality. Also, it’s no secret that alcohol is a pastime we take pretty seriously. How else are we supposed to withstand the sweltering heat?!
It makes sense that we would have a bustling alcohol distilling industry, considering Texans pour their passion into the things they love – and we love a perfectly prepared cocktail. Lucky for us, Total Wine has a wide variety of alcohol made right here in The Lonestar State. Check out our picks from classic brands you know and love to younger distilleries that just might become your new favorite!
1. Tito’s Handmade Vodka
Everyone knows and loves Tito’s, but depending on where you live, you may be able to have this premium vodka delivered straight to your door from Total Wine. A staple in any home bar cart, Tito’s is the perfect alcohol for mixing up cocktails of all varieties, from simple screwdrivers to meticulously crafted bloody marys. This alcohol brand hails from Austin, and is the most widely consumed Texas-based alcohol on the market.
2. Deep Eddy Vodka
Deep Eddy’s grapefruit flavored vodka is beloved by locals, but this alcohol company has something for everyone. Produced in an environmentally-friendly distillery out of Buda, TX, this vodka company offers a variety of flavors for all to enjoy. With options on Total Wine's website ranging from Cranberry to Sweet Tea to Lemon Vodka Sodas, the delicious possibilities are endless. Just remember to drink water, because these flavored favorites go down real easy!
3. Rebecca Creek Whiskey
This distillery hails from San Antonio, TX and produces a variety of bourbons and whiskeys, as well as Enchanted Rock Vodka. Founded in 2009, Rebecca Creek Distillery creates quality alcohol at affordable prices. Their blue label 10 Year Straight Bourbon runs about $50, and they even have flavored whiskey available on totalwine.com that will run you only $25 – we’re excited to try the Coconut Pecan!
4. Dripping Springs Vodka & Gin
If you like your alcohol made in small batches, Dripping Springs is the distillery for you. Hailing from Texas Hill Country, this family-owned distillery produces its own line of vodka and gin made in small forty to fifty gallon batches. They describe their alcohol as being “lush and balanced with a smooth finish,” and our mouths are watering just thinking about it! If your preferred alcohol is vodka or gin, pick up a bottle of this Texas born and bred brand on your next order from Total Wine.
5. Red River
Red River offers all types of alcohol, including bourbon, whiskey, vodka, rye, spiced rum, gin, and an agave spirit – all available from Total Wine. This distillery is located just outside Dallas, TX and adds depth to their alcohol flavors by barrel aging them; for example, their bourbon whiskey is finished in pinot noir casks: how delightful! Also, every purchase of Red River Texas Whiskey helps support conservation of native Texas wildlife, so you’re not only giving your hard-earned cash to a liquor store, you’re also serving the greater good.
6. Balcones
Balcones is another tried and true Texas distillery that produces a number of different alcohol types. They put a Texas spin on some of their creations, like their Texas Rangers Baby Blue Whiskey or ZZTOP Tres Hombres Whiskey pictured above, for anyone trying to enjoy a stiff drink “outside La Grange.” Total Wine has a large host of Balcones alcohol for sale, so definitely browse their selection to see what strikes your fancy.
7. Railean Rum
Coconut rum, spiced rum, white rum, small-cask rum – Railean is pretty much the Bubba Gump of rum. They offer a signature Texas White, fitting for the distillery that’s rooted in San Leon, TX. If alcohol aficionados want to learn more, they do offer distillery tours, but for those content to blend up a batch of piña coladas at home, you can order all kinds of Railean Rum right from Total Wine.
8. Republic Anejo Texas Bottle
Okay, so admittedly, Republic Anejo tequila isn’t made in the Lone Star State, but this bottle definitely is made FOR us. And let’s be honest – there’s almost nothing more Texan than tequila. This blue agave tequila is made just south of the border in Mexico and that Texas-shaped bottle is just impossible to pass up. This one makes a great gift and if you snag an extra from the liquor store for yourself, well, all we have to say is “Arriba!”
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- Solana price has broken and closed above critical resistance zones.
- The $100 value area continues to vex bulls as SOL finds it difficult to maintain any close above it.
- A small pullback over the weekend may be necessary to generate further momentum higher.
Solana price has made very strong moves over the past two weeks, increasing over 33% from last Monday’s open. However, profit-taking and pullbacks are a normal part of any trend and should be expected.
Solana price to retest the $92 value area before beginning its next run past $100
Just two weeks ago, Solana price was up against the strongest cluster of resistance on its chart – and one of the strongest clusters of resistance out of any top ten market cap cryptocurrency. The levels that Solana price had to surpass were:
1. The Tenkan-Sen.
2. The Kijun-Sen.
3. The bottom of the linear regression channel.
4. The bottom of the Ichimoku Cloud (Senkou Span A).
5. 2022 Volume Point Of Control.
6. 50% Fibonacci retracement.
Bulls successfully pushed Solana price above and closed above those levels. Thankfully, for bulls, most of those prior resistance zones have created a substantial price range of support, specifically at the $92 area where the Kijun-Sen, Tenkan-Sen, Senkou Span A, and the 50% Fibonacci retracement. So the pullback here shouldn’t be viewed as a sign of weakness but a possible sign of strength.
SOL/USDT Daily Ichimoku Kinko Hyo Chart
If Solana price bulls want to prove that the breakout was valid and authentic, a return to the breakout zone is essential in establishing an honest breakout. If not, bears will return to the 2022 lows near $75. If support is found near $92, SOL’s next resistance zone doesn’t show until $110.
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If you’re not an expert sommelier, shopping for wine glasses can leave you dizzy with confusion. What’s best for a red wine versus a white wine? Does it really matter? And do we need a separate glass just for rosé?!
Since this isn’t our preferred wine-inspired headache either, our curators decided to get to the bottom of the perplexity surrounding wine glasses. We searched high and “merlot” for info to help you choose the best wine glasses for your home.
Based on this guide to wine glasses from Total Wine, we’ve found options for every lifestyle & budget, so get ready to pop bottles – or cans – and imbibe in style.
1. Best white wine glasses: JoyJolt Layla European wine glasses
Crafted from durable, quality crystal in the Czech Republic, these dishwasher-safe white wine glasses were designed with “elegance and simplicity” in mind. The tapered shape helps to keep white wine at chilly temps, says Total Wine, which is also why it’s preferable to drink white wine out of wine glasses that have a stem; when using stemless glasses, your hand may heat up your vino faster than you plan to savor it.
With 3,000+ positive reviews, these 4.5-star rated wine glasses are perfect for everyday use and exquisite enough for a special Saturday Sauvignon Blanc.
2. Best red wine glasses: Paksh Novelty Italian red wine glasses
This set of red wine glasses has a 4.5-star rating from over 9,000 reviews – now that’s a magnum of satisfied customers! Total Wine recommends using red wine glasses with a wider bowl than white wine glasses for swirling purposes; red wines require more oxygen for enhanced aromatics and a smoother, full-bodied flavor.
These Italian-crafted glass pieces incorporate this important feature, and quite beautifully we might add! Available in 15-ounce and 8-pack varieties, you’ll get the perfect size and quantity of these fine, Italian-crafted wine glasses, which yes, are dishwasher safe.
3. Best universal wine glasses: JBHO Hand Blown Italian Style Crystal Wine Glasses
Some wine drinkers stick to one variety, but if you’re more of a “bottle of white, bottle of red, perhaps a bottle of rosé instead” Billy Joel kind of wine drinker, a set of universal wine glasses may be all you need to get by.
With a bowl wide enough for red wine to breathe and a tapered design that keeps white wine at cool temps, these break- and scratch-resistant universal wine glasses are perfect for pairing with any meal or to simply enjoy a glass of whatever your heart desires after a long, hard day. They make for easy clean-up too; these wine glasses safely go right in the dishwasher.
4. Best crystal wine glasses: Marquis by Waterford
Waterford Crystal needs no introduction; they’ve been a household name for over 200 years and are well known for their intricate, ornate designs. While most modern wine glasses are lead-free, lead is what gives crystal its pliability and allows designers to carve them out for that classic Waterford look.
These Crystalline wine glasses have a lower lead-quality than pure crystal, and since these are the kind of glasses that will only get used on special occasions, the risk of lead poisoning is pretty minimal. Plus, they’ll look beautiful in any display case alongside your best china!
5. Best stemless wine glasses: JoyJolt Spirits stemless wine glass
For classic-looking stemless wine glasses, look no further than this highly-reviewed JoyJolt set; they’re simple, modern, and for those accident-prone wine drinkers, a much safer choice than glasses with wobbly stems – especially after having a glass or two!
Keep in mind that Total Wine recommends stemless wine glasses for red wine so your hand doesn’t warm a nice chilled Pinot Grigio before you have the chance to enjoy it! For white wines, you might want to look into something more like the Yeti wine tumber which will keep your wine chilled to the last drop.
6. Best sparkling wine glasses: Elixir Glassware Champagne Flutes
Cheers! Salud! Mazel Tov! No matter how you say it, champagne is synonymous with celebrations and good cheer. Build your collection with these lead-free crystal champagne flutes, perfect for all of life’s special occasions.
This set of 4 champagne flutes comes with a 4.5-star rating from nearly 1,700 reviews, one of which describes them as “oozing with sophistication.” The bad news? Bubbly not included.
7. Best luxury wine glasses: Chateau Baccarat XL glasses
If you’re a serious wine-enthusiast, it makes sense that you’d want to splurge on some high end stemware for when you come across the perfect Bordeaux or a vintage year you’ve been after. We love this Baccarat set of wine glasses because of its chic design and versatility; it has a large bowl for red wine aeration and a tapered shape helping concentrate aromatics while keeping white wine at the perfect temps.
As you’d expect, these French-made balloon goblets are hand-wash only. To browse luxury wine glasses further, check out the full Bergdorf Goodman collection with options ranging from Versace to Ralph Lauren.
8. Best budget wine glasses: Zuvo Red Wine Glasses
The Zuvo red wine glasses 4-pack set comes with a wallet-friendly price tag and still has beautiful features for red and white wine enjoyment. Simply sleek and dishwasher safe, they’re perfect for everyday use. While they’re marketed as “red wine glasses,” most sets of wine glasses in this price range are stemless, so considering that and the somewhat tapered design, these are a great pick for universal use.
Oh, and don’t forget to stock up on wine at a savings from Total Wine to go with them!
9. Best dessert wine glasses: Luigi Bormioli Michelangelo Liqueur Glasses
According to Total Wine, dessert wines are sweeter than other traditional varieties and they pack a punch – these wines often have a higher, more concentrated alcohol content. To perfectly deliver these delectable after dinner drinks, more petite wine glasses are needed.
If you’re the type to have sherry or port on hand at any moment, we love this set of Luigi Bormioli wine glasses, made in Italy with their gorgeous pulled stem accents. And hey, if you’re having dessert wine, may as well whip up a batch of these chocolate merlot cupcakes – we’ll be right over.
10. Best decanter: Le Chateau Full Bottle Red Wine Decanter
A decanter is a multi-purpose piece of glassware sure to uplevel any wine lover’s collection of wine glasses. Decanters let your wine breathe and help separate the sweet nectar of fermented grapes from the sediment that can build up in a nice vintage bottle over time. Also, they just look nice! Add a touch of elegance to your dinner table with the Le Chateau red wine decanter which is a great value considering it holds up to 32 ounces and has over 4,500 positive ratings.
And don’t let anyone tell you decanters are only for red wine; if you want to decant a white wine, you do you. You can even decant liquor; just check out this uniquely playful tequila decanter from Total Wine!
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Houston being a 5-seed in the NCAA Tournament always was ridiculous, but none of that matters now. As the tournament gets paired to the Elite Eight on Friday night, the Cougars find themselves as the favorite to win their first national championship.
After toppling No. 1 seed Arizona, which entered the tournament as the second overall seed behind only Gonzaga, on Thursday night in San Antonio, UH is +350 to win the whole thing, according to sportsbooks, including BetUS. In layman’s terms, if you were to put down a $100 bet on the Cougars to win it all right now, you’d win $350 if they cut down the nets in New Orleans. Before the tournament started, UH had the 13th best odds to win it all at +3000 (a $100 bet at the time would win you $3,000).
That makes them the favorite at the moment. Duke, which beat Texas Tech on Thursday night and faces Arkansas in the Elite Eight on Saturday, is next at +400. Kansas, which still has to beat Providence on Friday night to reach the Elite Eight, is at +450.
At this point, seeding is completely irrelevant. UH plays second-seeded Villanova on Saturday night, but the Cougars are 2-point favorites to end the Wildcats season and go to their second straight Final Four.
None of this is totally surprising. The Cougars finished the regular season ranked second in the College Basketball Power Index, better known as the BPI. That ranking system has been around for 15 years and in 13 of those 15 years, the eventual national champion was ranked in the top three by the BPI. Gonzaga, which was No. 1 in BPI, and Arizona, which was No. 3, are both gone, leaving Houston as the best team still alive.
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As Deshaun Watson was trying to pick which team for which he would waive his no-trade clause, the Cleveland Browns made a bold move by offering the Texans quarterback a five-year, $230 million fully guaranteed contract. The Texans eventually traded Watson to Cleveland where he signed the deal that gives him the second-highest annual salary ($46 million a year) in the NFL and the largest guarantee in league history.
During his introductory press conference Friday in Berea, Ohio, Watson claimed he never knew about the contract offer when he was trying to choose between the Browns, Falcons, Saints and Panthers.
"Actually, it had nothing to do with the contract," Watson said. "I didn’t know about the contract until I told my agent that I wanted to come and be a Cleveland Brown. That was secondary ... That had nothing to do with me choosing the Cleveland Browns."
That would be contrary to multiple reports that Watson - after meeting with all four teams - already had turned down the Browns and Panthers, only to change his mind and eventually end up in Cleveland, which gave the Texans three first-round picks - which includes the No. 13 overall pick in next month's NFL Draft - as well as a third-round pick in 2023, a fourth-round pick in 2022 and a fourth-round pick in 2024. Of course, the Browns also delivered Watson a big raise.
"It wasn’t necessarily a turn-down," Watson said of the reports that he had shunned the Browns. "I think the media was kind of rushing me to make a decision, and I wasn’t comfortable with making that right decision. So, the news gets out and things like that. For me, I knew Cleveland was the best situation from a football standpoint and just for a community and family atmosphere ... A perfect situation for me to have a fresh start, go win some Super Bowls and move forward and build this community in the way we want to build it."
Although there will be no criminal charges against him, the NFL could still suspend Watson, who faces 22 civil lawsuits that include allegations of sexual assault and sexual misconduct during massage sessions. Watson's contract is structured so that he receives a $44.9 million signing bonus up front and a base salary of just $1.03 million in his first season. That annual salary leaps to $46 million the next season. Should the NFL suspend Watson, that means he would only lose about $60,000 per game missed.
Browns general manager Andrew Berry said the contract was structured that way to give his team flexibility as they try to maximize the salary cap and move quarterback Baker Mayfield.
"We certainly understand the optics of it," Berry said. "I think for us, after we got comfortable with Deshaun, the contract was really a football decision. The things that were important to us was from a club perspective was to have Deshaun under contract for another year, and to have it structured in a manner that would allow us maximum flexibility to execute the rest of our offseason plan."
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Deshaun Watson wants to rebuild his image as he faces 22 civil lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault during massage sessions, but he doesn't think therapy or counseling is part of that process as he continues to proclaim his innocence.
"It's hard for me to say the counseling part because I don't have a problem; I don't have an issue," Watson told the media at his introductory press conference with the Cleveland Browns on Friday in Berea, Ohio. "That's what I've been saying from the beginning. This situation is definitely tough, and it’s very difficult, but me having a problem and going to counseling and things like that? I’m willing to talk to people about certain situations to make sure I’m not getting back into this, but like I’ve said before I never assaulted anyone, I never disrespected anyone. I’ve always been respectful and that’s what I’ve always stood on and that’s who I am as a person."
Watson won't face criminal charges, but the civil suits include an allegation of him forcing a massage therapist to perform oral sex on him, and allegations of him exposing himself and ejaculating on the massage therapists. Rusty Hardin, Watson's attorney, has claimed that any sexual activity during those sessions was consensual.
Watson flatly refused the accusations during Friday's press conference.
“I never assaulted, I never disrespected, and I never harassed any woman in my life,” Watson said. “I wasn't raised that way. My mom and my aunties didn’t raise me that way. Over the course of my life, that’s not in my DNA. As far as the details of actually the things they’re alleging, I can’t speak on that because there’s an ongoing investigation, but in the future, once everything is resolved, I will sit down and love to talk about it.”
Watson does plan to do work in the Cleveland community, but said that could take time.
"It has to be something that I earn that trust back into the community so I can step out," Watson said. "I don't want to jump out and make it seem like I'm just doing it to clear my name."
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ARI SHAPIRO, HOST:
When the NFL's Cleveland Browns picked up Deshaun Watson from the Houston Texans late last week, the Browns gained one of the best quarterbacks in the league. The team also picked up a lot of controversy. Watson hasn't played since 2020 because of sexual misconduct allegations. Twenty-two women have civil cases against him, and we're going to be discussing those allegations at length. Earlier this month, a grand jury declined to indict Watson on criminal charges, making his return to the field possible. Lindsay Jones reports on the NFL for The Athletic. Welcome to ALL THINGS CONSIDERED.
LINDSAY JONES: Hi. Thanks for having me.
SHAPIRO: Can you just briefly tell us about these 22 cases against Deshaun Watson?
JONES: Sure. So 22 women have filed civil complaints alleging various forms of sexual misconduct against Deshaun Watson for various things that happened during massage appointments. These are all licensed massage therapists who Deshaun Watson reached out to, allegedly over Instagram, over direct messages to come and perform work. They've accused him of various forms of sexual misconduct from groping, fondling to other sorts of unwanted sexual contact.
SHAPIRO: And knowing that, the Browns gave him a $230 million guaranteed contract, which is a record. Is it surprising to see a deal like that for a player facing those kinds of allegations?
JONES: It was. The contract numbers were certainly stunning as well as the way that the contract was structured, where the first year of that deal for 2022 has a low base salary of around a million dollars. So ultimately, if he is suspended by the NFL, it won't be a huge financial penalty. So it was stunning in terms of the draft compensation that they gave up to the Texans to acquire him and the amount of money that he was given given the uncertainties about his availability to play later this year.
SHAPIRO: Watson has not spoken publicly about this. Is there an argument to be made that he should be allowed to continue with his career until these claims are resolved, until they are proven?
JONES: Sure. That's the argument that, you know, he and his legal team have made - that, you know, he is not facing any sort of criminal charges. There are only civil allegations at this point.
SHAPIRO: Do you believe the NFL ultimately will take some kind of disciplinary action against him?
JONES: There are multiple instances where the NFL and Commissioner Roger Goodell suspended players for personal conduct violation absent criminal charges. It's just really hard to predict, though, exactly what the NFL is going to do. We know their investigation is open. They've interviewed at least ten of the women, although it's been months, their lawyer has told us, since they've done any of these interviews. So it seems to be a slow process, and they have yet to interview Deshaun Watson. So we don't know exactly how this is going to happen, but it is certainly possible that at some point in the 2022 season, Deshaun Watson would be suspended.
SHAPIRO: What's the reaction been from fans in Cleveland?
JONES: I think it's been very mixed. You know, I've heard directly from a number of fans, particularly female fans, who are really frustrated, really unhappy, are ready to give up their long fandom of the Browns because of this decision. And then, you know, of course, there are fans who are starved to win and starved for a star quarterback who are, you know, willing to give the team the benefit of the doubt. So I think it's been very mixed reaction but definitely some fans that are upset.
SHAPIRO: We've talked about the team and about the NFL more broadly. Do you think this says something about the #MeToo movement and the narrative of accountability and sensitivity? Was that overstated?
JONES: Yeah. I mean, it's been really hard, right? I think as a woman who covers the NFL, it's been hard to kind of reconcile the things that I've read in these complaints and, you know, the reporting on that side with the contract numbers. And it's been a reminder that, you know, the NFL isn't really any better-equipped to handle crimes against women than society is in general.
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TEXAS, USA — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating two pharmaceutical companies — Endo Pharmaceuticals and AbbVie Inc. — for allegedly advertising puberty blockers to children and their parents to treat gender dysphoria rather than the other medical conditions they are approved to treat.
Paxton opened the investigation in December and filed civil investigative demands with the two companies on Thursday.
This is the latest move in an ongoing effort by Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott to limit access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender teens in Texas.
Note: The video above is from previous reporting
Gender-affirming care is a treatment model to address gender dysphoria, the distress a person feels when their gender identity does not match the sex they were assigned at birth. Young people often focus on social transition — dressing a certain way or using different pronouns — but can be prescribed puberty blockers or hormone therapy in consultation with a doctor.
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Last month, Paxton issued a nonbinding legal opinion that equated gender-affirming medical care, including fully reversible puberty blockers, with child abuse. Abbott then directed the state’s child welfare agency to investigate parents who provide these medical interventions to their children.
At least nine families are under investigation. A state court temporarily suspended the investigations, a decision that was upheld earlier this week by an appeals court. Paxton has asked the Texas Supreme Court to overturn that injunction and allow the investigations to continue.
In December, Paxton announced investigations under the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act into Endo Pharmaceuticals and AbbVie Inc., the two companies that sell puberty blockers. He claimed in a press release that the drugs are approved to treat precocious puberty and forms of prostate cancer but were being marketed and prescribed off-label to treat gender dysphoria.
“These drugs were approved for very different purposes and can have detrimental and even irreversible side effects,” Paxton said. “I will not allow pharmaceutical companies to take advantage of Texas children.”
On Thursday, Paxton issued letters to the companies, demanding certain documents related to the sale and advertisement of the drugs.
In a statement, a spokesperson for Endo said the company does not promote its medications for off-label uses and is cooperating with the investigation. AbbVie did not immediately respond to comment.
Access to gender-affirming care has narrowed significantly since the governor’s directive last month. Several major health care providers have stopped providing hormone therapy in the last month, including Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, the largest pediatric hospital in the country.
In November, the state’s largest gender-affirming health care provider, GENECIS, stopped accepting new patients for hormone therapy under pressure from Texas Republicans.
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LOS ANGELES — Groundbreaking is set for next month on what's billed as the world's largest wildlife crossing — a bridge over a major Southern California highway that will provide more room to roam for mountain lions and other animals hemmed in by urban sprawl.
A ceremony marking the start of construction for the span over U.S. 101 near Los Angeles will take place on Earth Day, April 22, the National Wildlife Federation announced Thursday.
The bridge will give big cats, coyotes, deer, lizards, snakes and other creatures a safe route to open space in the Santa Monica Mountains and better access to food and potential mates, said the wildlife federation's Beth Pratt.
“Crossings like this are nothing new," Pratt said, noting there is one outside Yosemite for toads. "This one's historic because we're putting it over one of the busiest freeways in the world.”
She helped organize the project along with other conservationists and state transportation officials.
Pratt said the bridge will be the first of its kind near a major metropolis and the largest in the world, stretching 200 feet (61 meters) above 10 highway lanes and a feeder road just 35 miles (56 kilometers) northwest of downtown LA.
Construction will take place mostly at night and won’t require any lengthy shutdowns of the 101 freeway, officials have said. It's slated to be completed by early 2025.
The $90 million price tag will be covered by about 60% private donations, with the rest coming from public funds set aside for conservation purposes. The span will be named the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing, for the philanthropist whose foundation donated $25 million.
Gov. Gavin Newsom called the project an “inspiring example” of public-private partnership.
“California’s diverse array of native species and ecosystems have earned the state recognition as a global biodiversity hotspot. In the face of extreme climate impacts, it’s more important than ever that we work together to protect our rich natural heritage," Newsom said in a statement Thursday.
The star of the fundraising campaign was the mountain lion P-22. Famous for traveling across two freeways and making a huge Los Angeles park his home, the big cat became a symbol of the shrinking genetic diversity of wild animals that must remain all but trapped by sprawling development or risk becoming roadkill.
Scientists tracking cougars fitted with GPS collars found over decades that roadways are largely confining animals in mountains that run along the Malibu coast and across the middle of LA to Griffith Park, where P-22 settled.
Despite being the face of the project, P-22 is unlikely to use the bridge because he’s confined to the park many miles away. But many of his relatives could benefit, Pratt said.
Some 300,000 cars a day travel that stretch of the 101 in Agoura Hills, a small city surrounded by a patchwork of protected wildland that the new crossing will connect.
Drivers in the Liberty Canyon area will speed under the bridge 165 feet (50 meters) wide with brush and trees growing on top, seamlessly joining hillsides on both sides of the lanes.
Architects designed the topography to be indistinguishable from the scenery on either side. Berms and hollows with high edges will block sound and light from the lanes below.
Wildlife crossings — bridges and tunnels — are common in western Europe and Canada. A famous one in Banff National Park in Alberta spans the Trans-Canada Highway and is frequently used by bears, moose and elk.
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KHARKIV OBLAST, Ukraine — About 300 people died in a Russian airstrike last week on a theater being used as a bomb shelter in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol, the city's government said Friday, citing eyewitnesses.
When the theater was struck March 16, an enormous inscription reading “CHILDREN” was posted outside in Russian, intended to be visible from the skies above.
It was not immediately clear whether emergency workers had finished excavating the site or how the eyewitnesses arrived at the horrific death toll. Soon after the airstrike, Ludmyla Denisova, the Ukrainian Parliament’s human rights commissioner, said more than 1,300 people had been sheltering in the building.
Mariupol has been the scene of some of the worst devastation of the war, which has seen Russia relentlessly besiege and pummel Ukraine's cities. The misery inside them is such that nearly anyone who can is trying to leave and those left behind face desperate food shortages in a country once known as the breadbasket for the world.
In the shelled city of Kharkiv, mostly elderly women came to collect food and other urgent supplies. In the capital of Kyiv, ashes of the dead are piling up at the main crematorium because so many relatives have left, leaving urns unclaimed.
For civilians unable to join the flood of refugees from Ukraine, the days of plenty in the country are becoming just a fading memory, as the war grinds into a second month.
With Ukrainian soldiers battling Russia’s invasion force to a near stalemate in many places and the president urging people to remain steadfast, the U.S. and the European Union announced a move to further squeeze Russia: a new partnership to reduce Europe's reliance on Russian energy and slowly squeeze off the billions of dollars the Kremlin gets from sales of fossil fuels.
In Ukraine, the war for hungry civilians is increasingly being counted in precious portions of food, and block of cheese now goes a very long way.
Fidgeting with anticipation, a young girl in Kharkiv watched intently this week as a volunteer’s knife cut through a giant slab of cheese, carving out thick slices — one for each hungry person waiting stoically in line.
Hanna Spitsyna took charge of divvying up the delivery of food aid from the Ukrainian Red Cross, handing it out to her neighbors. Each got a lump of the cheese that was cut under the child's watchful gaze, dropped chunk by chunk into plastic bags that people in line held open like hungry mouths.
“They brought us aid, brought us aid for the elderly women that stayed here," Spitsyna said. “All these people need diapers, swaddle blankets and food."
Unable to sweep with lightning-quick speed into Kyiv, their apparent aim on Feb. 24 when the Kremlin launched the war, Russian forces are instead raining down shells and missiles on cities from afar.
The outskirts of Kharkiv were shrouded by foggy smoke Friday, with shelling constant since early in the morning. In a city hospital, several wounded soldiers arrived, with bullet and shrapnel wounds, a day after doctors treated a dozen civilians. Even as doctors stabilized the direst case, the sound of shelling could be heard in the surgery ward.
Russia’s military claimed Friday that it destroyed a massive Ukrainian fuel base used to supply the Kyiv region's defenses, with ships firing a salvo of cruise missiles, according to the Interfax news agency. Videos on social media showed an enormous fireball explosion near the capital.
For civilians, the misery has become unrelenting. Kyiv, like other cities, has seen its population dramatically reduced in the vast refugee crisis that has seen more than 10 million displaced and at least 3.5 million fleeing the country entirely. In the capital, over 260 civilians have died and more than 80 buildings been destroyed since the start of the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged his country to keep up its military defense and not stop “even for a minute.” Zelenskyy used his nightly video address on Thursday to rally Ukrainians to “move toward peace, move forward.”
“With every day of our defense, we are getting closer to the peace that we need so much. … We can’t stop even for a minute, for every minute determines our fate, our future, whether we will live.” He said thousands of people, including 128 children, died in the first month of the war. Across the country, 230 schools and 155 kindergartens have been destroyed. Cities and villages “lie in ashes,” he said.
At an emergency NATO summit in Brussels Thursday, Zelenskyy pleaded with the Western allies via video for planes, tanks, rockets, air defense systems and other weapons, saying his country is “defending our common values.”
In a video address to EU leaders, meanwhile, Zelenskyy thanked them for working together to support Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia, including Germany’s decision to block Russia from delivering natural gas to Europe through the new Nord Stream 2 pipeline. But he lamented that these steps were not taken earlier, saying there was a chance Russia would have thought twice about invading.
While millions of Ukrainians have fled west, Ukraine accused Moscow of forcibly removing hundreds of thousands of civilians from shattered cities to Russia to pressure Kyiv to give up. Lyudmyla Denisova, Ukraine’s ombudsperson, said 402,000 people, including 84,000 children, had been taken against their will into Russia, where some may be used as “hostages” to pressure Kyiv to surrender.
The Kremlin gave nearly identical numbers for those who have been relocated, but said they were from predominantly Russian-speaking regions of Donetsk and Luhansk in eastern Ukraine and wanted to go to Russia. Pro-Moscow separatists have been fighting for control for nearly eight years in those regions, where many people have supported close ties to Russia. | https://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/ukraine/300-dead-airstrike-theater/507-d786cc3a-d86f-434c-9ed6-c4d01ef68bee | 2022-03-25T21:28:23 | en | 0.971099 |
NEW YORK, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Backcast Partners ("Backcast"), a provider of debt and equity capital for both middle-market private equity and non-private equity owned companies, is pleased to announce an exit from its investment in The Arcticom Group, LLC ("TAG"). TAG is a leading commercial refrigeration and HVAC services company serving grocery and retail customers in North America. Via a dozen add-on acquisitions, supported by over $150 million of debt and equity capital from Backcast, TAG became one of the largest commercial refrigeration services providers in the country. TAG was sold to a private equity sponsor in December of 2021.
Jim Pape, TAG's CEO, said "TAG was an excellent investment outcome for all stakeholders. Backcast provided TAG a combination of senior debt and preferred equity throughout the dozen acquisitions we completed. Ed, Mark and Dave's support was critical, and we know them to be highly experienced, ethical and motivated investors who think more like partners than lenders. Their commitment to this investment and their ability to add significant value through their operating partner network was fantastic and exactly what we have come to expect from them."
Dave Petrucco, Managing Partner at Backcast, added "It's always nice to structure investments with an alignment of interests and then see those investments work out extremely well for all parties. It's even better when you can do so with groups you have come to trust and respect. We were able to help TAG aggressively grow right through COVID-19 and create a fantastic company. TAG became one of the larger investments we have ever made and was clearly one of the best investments we have ever made."
Backcast was represented in the transaction by Proskauer Rose LLP.
About Backcast Partners
Backcast Partners, formed in 2016 by three former Blackstone colleagues, manages value-additive, private credit investment funds providing capital to both private-equity backed and privately held management-owned companies. The Backcast team has been supporting traditional middle market companies ($7.5 million to $50 million of EBITDA) for decades. Backcast Partners has a very flexible capital mandate and seeks to invest from $10 million to $50 million per transaction. Backcast has invested approximately $500 million since inception and is currently raising its second fund. Backcast Partners operates out of offices in New York City, Millburn, NJ and Los Angeles, CA.
For more information, please contact:
Mark Gudis, Managing Partner [email protected] 973-512-7487
www.backcastpartners.com
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Have you seen them yet?
It is a sign of spring time in Texas when seas of blue start showing along Texas highways. It won't be long before families, couples, and pets pose in the fields of blue to take the popular pictures with the beloved Texas state flower, the Bluebonnet.
Here's how long bluebonnet season lasts in Texas, and a few of our favorite spots for getting those must-have pictures.
When is bluebonnet season in Texas?
Bluebonnets bloom in the springtime, but peak bloom weeks vary depending on the weather.
Generally, you can see the blue flowers between late March and early May. On average, the peak of bluebonnet season is early to mid-April.
Bluebonnets don't mind the cold! In fact, winter time is when they do their best growing and developing of their root systems. That is what makes these annual wildflowers so tough. Their clusters of leaves grow during the winter.
The warmer weather and springtime rain is the rosettes' (clusters of leaves) cue to grow and blossom.
Cool weather during the early spring tends to slow down or delay the blooms. Warm weather speeds up the blooms.
An ideal Bluebonnet season would include a wet winter along with a moderate (think not too hot and not too cold) early spring.
A steady spring rain also keeps the flower from not drying out before it gets a chance to bloom.
Where can I see bluebonnets in North Texas?
Bluebonnets aren't limited to specific areas in North Texas, but a few fields are more full than others. Here are some favorite spots viewers have shared with WFAA through the years:
* Ellis County: Ennis is known for its sea of bluebonnet fields along Interstate 45, including one farm flush with 35-40 acres of bluebonnets.
* Zion Cemetery Little Elm/Frisco: Huge sloping hill with plenty of bluebonnets for a wide shot filled with flowers.
* McInnish Sports Complex at Sandy Lake Road in Carrollton: Wooden fences make for a great Texas background.
* Fujitsu Field in East Richardson (corner of Shiloh and Research Rd.)
* Cedar Hill State Park in Cedar Hill: Admission to the park is $5 per adult. There are plenty of bluebonnets within the park, but for a unique picture check out the fields near Penn Family Farm. Windmills and old barns make great backgrounds.
* Fort Worth Nature Center in Fort Worth: $5 for adults and $2 for children for admission to the center. Bluebonnets are not as prolific at the nature center as they are in some other areas, but a visit to the nature center can make the photo session more fun.
* Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center in Denton: A great place not only for bluebonnets, but other wildflower pictures and hiking to add to the fun.
* Trinity River Audubon Center in Dallas: Another great hiking location with trails to discover all sorts of animals, as well as picture ops.
* Woodbridge: the front end of Wylie/Sachse subdivision has an area of field right off of 78, perfect for pictures.
How bluebonnets became iconic in Texas
No surprise here, but the bluebonnet is indeed the State Flower of Texas. It earned this distinction on March 7, 1901.
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BlueRush Announces Strong Q2 2022 Results With Increase in Both Revenue and Profitability: Total CARR Now at $3.1M
TORONTO, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - BlueRush Inc. ("BlueRush" or the "Company") (TSXV: BTV) (OTCQB: BTVRF), a leading personalized video Software as a Service ("SaaS") company, today announced its financial results for the three and six-month periods ended January 31, 2022 ("Q2 2022").
"We are delighted with the way the first half of the fiscal year has started for BlueRush. We continue to see acceleration in terms of new contracts including our first TELCO and UTILITIES customers. We had expansion from our existing customers and contribution from our growing partner network. Furthermore, we saw an increase in both services revenue and profitability," said Steve Taylor, CEO of BlueRush.
The quarter included a number of significant growth and progress in every important metric:
- Year-to-date total revenue increased by 36% or $614,779 from $1,727,786 in Q2 2021 to $2,342,565 in Q2 2022.
- Committed ARR (CARR) of $3,072,614 as at January 31, 2022, as compared to $2,357,494 as at January 31, 2021.
- Year-to-date gross profit increased by 71% or $713,968 from $1,009,237 in Q2 2021 to $1,723,205 in Q2 2022.
- The Company achieved SaaS revenue for the six months ended January 31, 2022 of $1,121,962 up 16% or $152,822 compared to the first six months of FY21 of $969,140.
- Services revenue increased by 61% in both the three and six-month periods ended January 31, 2022 to $649,247 and $1,220,603, respectively, compared to the same periods in the prior year.
- Services gross profit came in at $403,920 for Q2 2022, increasing by 198% or $268,225 from $135,695 in Q2 2021. Year-to-date services gross profit increased by 228% or $495,553 from $216,965 in Q2 2021 to $712,518 in Q2 2022.
- Subscription and support gross profit % continued to increase reaching 90% in Q2 2022 compared to 82% in Q2 2021.
- The Company achieved positive Net Dollar Retention (NDR) in Q2 2022:
- NDR is a significant sign of health in the business and is an indicator that the Company is growing before the addition of new customers.
- Management attributes the continued success in growing the Company's customer base to the Company's investment in a dedicated customer experience management team and the excellent results they have achieved.
Subsequent to Q2 2022, the Company made a couple of important announcements:
- The Company announced it is working towards a brokered financing of up to US$5,000,000 (not including the agent's over-allotment option):
- units offered at US$0.05 per unit
- each unit consists of one common share and one-half of one share purchase warrant, with each whole warrant exercisable at US$0.075
- for US investors, the financing is being led by a US-based broker dealer
- included as part of the maximum raise, BlueRush is accepting subscriptions by Canadian investors at $0.064 per unit with whole warrants exercisable at $0.096
- The Company announced inclusion into the Brightcove marketplace – the Brightcove partnership creates a significant sales opportunity for BlueRush. Brightcove has approximately 10,000 enterprise customers who can benefit from the integration which allows Brightcove users to quickly and easily add personalization and calls to action to existing video assets stored on Brightcove's Video CMS.
"We continue to grow and at the same time lay the foundation for the business going forward. We have been able to increase our growth rate while simultaneously lowering costs and increasing gross margins," continued Steve Taylor. "I could not be prouder of the team or more grateful to our wonderful partners who are becoming a more and more important part of our success."
The Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the three- and six-month periods ended January 31, 2022 and 2021, have been posted both to the BlueRush website at www.bluerush.com and on the SEDAR website at www.sedar.com. The financial information included in this news release is qualified in its entirety and should be read together with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the three- and six-month periods ended January 31, 2022 and 2021, including the notes thereto.
BlueRush develops and markets IndiVideo™, a disruptive, award-winning interactive personalized video platform that drives return on investment throughout the customer lifecycle, from increased conversions to more engaging statements and customer care. IndiVideo enables BlueRush clients to capture knowledge and data from their customers' video interaction, creating new and compelling data driven customer insights.
For more information visit https://www.bluerush.com.
Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Certain statements contained in this press release may constitute "forward-looking information" as such term is defined in applicable Canadian securities legislation. The words "may", "would", "could", "should", "potential", "will", "seek", "intend", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" and similar expressions as they relate to the Company, are intended to identify forward-looking information. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking information. Such statements reflect the Company's current views and intentions with respect to future events, and current information available to the Company, and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Material factors or assumptions were applied in providing forward-looking information. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking information to vary from those described herein should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize. These factors include, without limitation: changes in law; the ability to implement business strategies and pursue business opportunities; state of the capital markets; the availability of funds and resources to pursue operations; a novel business model; dependence on key suppliers and local partners; competition; the outcome and cost of any litigation; the general impact of COVID-19 pandemic, as well as general economic, market and business conditions, as well as those risk factors discussed or referred to in disclosure documents filed by the Company with the securities regulatory authorities in certain provinces of Canada and available at www.sedar.com . Should any factor affect the Company in an unexpected manner, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, the actual results or events may differ materially from the results or events predicted. Any such forward-looking information is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement. Moreover, the Company does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such forward-looking information. The forward-looking information included in this press release is made as of the date of this press release and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information, other than as required by applicable law.
The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). However, the Company may refer to a number of measures and metrics which we believe are meaningful in the assessment of the Company's performance including Contracted Annual Recurring Revenue ("CARR"). CARR is the subscription revenue of a given period calculated as an annual run rate for all contracts including those that were signed in the same period. Many of these measures and metrics are non-standard measures under IFRS, do not have any standardized meaning under IFRS, and are unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. These measures, which it believes are widely used by investors, security analysts and other interested parties to evaluate its performance and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other publicly traded companies, nor should they be construed as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS. Readers are cautioned that the disclosure of these items is meant to add to, and not replace, the discussion of financial results or cash flows from operations as determined in accordance with IFRS. The purpose of these non-IFRS measures and key metrics is to provide supplemental information that may prove useful to readers who wish to consider the impact of certain non-cash or uncontrollable items on the Company's operating performance. Management uses both IFRS and non-IFRS measures when planning, monitoring and evaluating the Company's performance.
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President Joe Biden asked former NFL running back Herschel Walker and TV personality Mehmet Oz, M.D., to step down from their positions on the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. The two Republicans are running for U.S. Senate and were originally appointed to their positions by former President Donald Trump.
“President Biden is so scared about us beating Raphael Warnock that he has asked me to resign from my unpaid position on the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition,” Walker tweeted on Thursday in reference to his opponent in the Georgia Senate race. “I'm not a quitter so you are going to have to fire me.”
In a video shared on Twitter, Oz also addressed a letter from the Biden administration asking that he resign from his position by close of business or he would be terminated.
Comedian Steve Hofstetter claimed in a viral tweet that Oz “violated the Hatch Act by running for Pennsylvania senate while employed by the government.”
THE QUESTION
Is it a violation of the Hatch Act to run for political office while working for the federal government?
THE SOURCES
- U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), federal agency tasked with enforcing the Hatch Act
- Congressional Research Service, nonpartisan public policy research institute of the U.S. Congress
- Advisory opinion from OSC Hatch Act Unit Chief Ana Galindo Marron
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
THE ANSWER
This claim needs context. While most federal employees cannot run for partisan political office under the Hatch Act, some special government employees can do so.
WHAT WE FOUND
The Hatch Act is a federal law passed in 1939 that limits certain political activities of federal employees, along with some state and local government workers connected to federally funded programs.
The provisions of the Hatch Act apply in one way or another to “all federal employees, other than the President and Vice President, in the executive branch of the federal government,” according to a 2014 report from the Congressional Research Service (CRS).
“The law’s purposes are to ensure that federal programs are administered in a nonpartisan fashion, to protect federal employees from political coercion in the workplace, and to ensure that federal employees are advanced based on merit and not based on political affiliation,” the U.S. Office of Special Counsel (OSC), the federal agency tasked with enforcing the Hatch Act, explains on its website.
Federal employees who need to comply with the Hatch Act are classified into two groups: “less restricted” and “further restricted.” Most federal employees are in the first group. Both less and further restricted employees are not allowed to be candidates for partisan political office, according to the OSC and the CRS report.
Less restricted employees can engage in other political activities, including contributing money to campaigns or parties and attending political fundraising functions, among others. They can also run for office in nonpartisan elections, which are those not tied to a political party. Further restricted employees are those who work in intelligence and enforcement agencies, such as the FBI, and are prohibited from engaging in partisan political management or campaigns.
However, special government employees (SGEs), such as those who are part of a commission, may run for partisan political office, according to a 2019 advisory opinion issued by OSC Hatch Act Unit Chief Ana Galindo Marron. But they cannot participate in campaign-related activity while performing official government work.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, members of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition are considered special government employees and are not paid for their work. Former President Donald Trump appointed Oz and Herschel as council members, who advise the president on the council’s goals of expanding and encouraging youth sports participation, and promoting the overall physical fitness, health and nutrition of Americans.
Oz and Walker claim they were pushed out because they disagree with Biden’s policies. But a White House spokesperson told VERIFY the Biden administration does not allow candidates running for federal office to serve on presidential boards.
While it isn’t a violation of the Hatch Act for Oz and Herschel to run for Senate, they could have violated the act if they performed campaign work while they were on duty.
“While an SGE is generally not subject to the Hatch Act while off duty, a Commission member may not use their official title when engaging in off-duty political activity by, for example, including their Commission title in the signature block of a political fundraising letter. Doing so gives the appearance that the member is acting in an official capacity and, therefore, on duty. We consider such activity to be prohibited by the Hatch Act,” the 2019 advisory opinion says.
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Renouncing U.S. Citizenship Last Resort When Tax Planning, Says Financial Adviser
ATLANTA, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Internal Revenue Service may demand a parting gift from those who renounce U.S. citizenship, says IRS Enrolled Agent ReKeithen Miller.
Miller, a senior client service manager for Palisades Hudson Financial Group LLC, has published a new article on expatriation (available online at https://www.palisadeshudson.com/2022/03/tax-consequences-of-expatriation/). The article provides an overview of the process of renouncing U.S. citizenship, as well as a close look at the potential tax implications.
"The exit tax, also known as an expatriation tax, is among the United States' means of discouraging citizens from renouncing citizenship just to avoid global taxation," Miller says. This "mark to market" regime means that citizens who meet particular criteria owe tax as if they had sold their worldwide assets for fair market value the day before expatriation. This obligation can be burdensome, especially when no actual sale took place.
Miller also notes that some "accidental Americans" fail to realize their U.S. tax obligations. This category includes individuals born in the United States or a U.S. territory to noncitizen parents. He observes that the IRS has made provisions for exit tax relief that apply to individuals who previously failed to file or pay out of genuine ignorance.
"Expatriation is not the first strategy to consider if your aim is simply to lower your overall tax burden," Miller writes. "In fact, it should likely be the last option on your list, considering the difficulty, the drawbacks, and the extent to which the U.S. tax authorities are likely to maintain a presence in your financial life even after you leave." If you do plan to renounce your U.S. citizenship, be sure you give the IRS its due on your way out the door.
ReKeithen Miller supervises the staff of client service professionals in Palisades Hudson's Atlanta office, where he has been based since 2008. In addition to the EA designation, ReKeithen holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ credential. His advice has appeared in articles for publications including Barron's, Bloomberg and Kiplinger's Retirement Report, and he is among the authors of Palisades Hudson's two books, "The High Achiever's Guide to Wealth" and "Looking Ahead: Life, Family, Wealth and Business After 55." Both are available on Amazon.
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SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Entertainment Television, Inc. announced today it has launched FETV and FMC on altafiber, formerly known as Cincinnati Bell, which serves customers in the greater Cincinnati region.
"Welcome to the family, altafiber!" said Cara Conte, SVP of Affiliate Sales for FETV and FMC. "We're thrilled to be a part of the lineup and bring FETV and FMC's quality, family-friendly programming to altafiber customers."
The launch provides altafiber subscribers the ability to watch FETV's new April lineup, featuring the addition of medical drama Emergency!, as well as the John Wayne Movie Night every Friday at 8p ET on FMC.
The altafiber launch comes on the heels of record Nielsen ratings for FETV – in February, FETV's Total Day achieved its best month ever in C3 ratings with the Household demographic, while FETV's Prime had its second-best month ever in C3 ratings with the Household, Total Audience, and Total Adults demographics.
About FMC
FMC (Family Movie Classics) is available nationwide through Dish Network (channel 387), Frndly TV, Evoca, and altafiber.
About FETV
FETV (Family Entertainment Television) is available nationwide through DirecTV (channel 323), Dish Network (channel 82), Spectrum, Verizon FiOS (channel 245), AT&T U-verse (channel 578), Sling TV, Frndly TV, VIDGO, Comcast (select markets), Evoca, altafiber, and dozens of other cable systems. FETV is dedicated to providing American households with … Real. Family. Entertainment.TM
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Next week, MIT Technology Review returns to live events for its annual conference on AI, EmTech Digital, March 29-30, 2022.
Part of the esteemed EmTech event series, EmTech Digital is the outlet's signature event on artificial intelligence (AI) and business leadership. Curated for executives and technology decision makers, the two-day program focuses on the business impacts of recent AI breakthroughs and strategies for critical AI execution.
Through mainstage sessions, thought-provoking interviews, and live Q&A sessions, EmTech Digital explores the data, applications, and algorithms behind building an AI-driven business. Speakers include world-renowned technology experts and industry leaders, including:
- Mike Haley - VP of Research, Autodesk
- Tony Jebara - VP of Engineering and Head of Machine Learning, Spotify
- Julia (Xing) Li - Deputy General Manager, Baidu USA
- Darcy MacClaren - SVP, Digital Supply Chain, SAP North America
- Mira Murati - SVP of Research, Product, and Partnerships, OpenAI
- Andrew Ng - Founder and CEO, Landing AI
- David Simchi - Levi - Director, MIT Data Science Lab
- Fiona Tan - CTO, Wayfair
- Nicol Turner Lee - Director, Center for Technology Innovation, Brookings Institution
- Oriol Vinyas - Principal Scientist, DeepMind
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New Analysis from Global Industry Analysts Reveals Steady Growth for Surgical Gloves, with the Market to Reach $4.9 Billion Worldwide by 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Surgical Gloves - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics". The report presents fresh perspectives on opportunities and challenges in a significantly transformed post COVID-19 marketplace.
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Edition: 7; Released: March 2022
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Companies: 132 - Players covered include Ansell Ltd.; Berner International GmbH; Cardinal Health Inc.; Erenler Medikal; Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd; Medline Industries, Inc.; Sempermed; Shield Scientific; Supermax Corporation Berhad; Top Glove Corporation Berhad and Others.
Coverage: All major geographies and key segments
Segments: Material (Nitrile Gloves, Latex Gloves, Vinyl Gloves, Other Materials); End-Use (Hospitals & Clinics, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Other End-Uses)
Geographies: World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.
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Global Surgical Gloves Market to Reach US$4.9 Billion by the Year 2026
A surgical glove is a sterile glove worn by surgeons and other health professionals to prevent contamination of the patient during surgical procedures and to protect the hand from exposure to potentially infectious materials. Surgical gloves are made of either natural rubber latex or synthetic rubber (chloroprene, thermoplastic elastomers). The global surgical gloves market is slated to remain in the vibrant mode and continue gaining from strong demand across healthcare facilities, ramp-up in elective surgery volumes and high attention on hygiene. The market growth is augmented by spurt in surgical procedures, rising cognizance about merits of using gloves, and favorable initiatives to push awareness pertaining to hospital-acquired infections. Global glove demand that skyrocketed in 2020 and 2021 is slowing returning to normalcy. The demand and average selling prices witnessed a steep increase owing to the outbreak and spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. However, as countries are successfully vaccinating their populations, the glove prices are decreasing to reach the pre-pandemic levels. Amid the falling glove and raw material prices, most customers are following a wait-and-watch approach, delaying plans to restock gloves in huge volume. Meanwhile, competition is expected to intensify as more glove makers such as those from China, Vietnam and Thailand enter the gloves manufacturing space. This would present opportunities for major players to engage in acquisitions and mergers leading to industrial consolidation in the long term. The market is gaining from ongoing technological advancements intended to improve the safety and quality of products. These developments have resulted in availability of high-quality polymers that offer enhanced tear and wear resistance.
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Surgical Gloves estimated at US$3.6 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$4.9 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 9.7% over the analysis period. Nitrile Gloves, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to grow at a 9.1% CAGR to reach US$1.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After a thorough analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Latex Gloves segment is readjusted to a revised 10.8% CAGR for the next 7-year period. This segment currently accounts for a 41.4% share of the global Surgical Gloves market. Nitrile gloves have emerged as an effective synthetic alternative to natural rubber latex gloves, given its relatively better performance and cost effectiveness due to the inherent technology and weight. These gloves are expected to be the main driver of growth in the global rubber gloves market, owing to their strong adoption in developed markets due to rising health awareness. Nitrile gloves are effective options for healthcare professionals like surgeons who have frequent exposure to sharp tools, infections, blood or other harmful substances or objects known to cause infection or illness.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $1.2 Billion in 2022, While China is Forecast to Reach $901.4 Million by 2026
The Surgical Gloves market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.2 Billion in the year 2022. The country currently accounts for a 33.8% share in the global market. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach an estimated market size of US$901.4 Million in the year 2026 trailing a CAGR of 12.9% through the analysis period. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 7.3% and 8.7% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 7.8% CAGR while Rest of European market (as defined in the study) will reach US$116.7 Million by the end of the analysis period. Developed markets such as the US and Europe continue to dominate the global market for surgical gloves, even as a major chunk of medical glove manufacturing takes place from South East Asia. Demand is high in these regions due to well-established healthcare infrastructure, standards and regulations, with a sizable number of clinics, hospitals and medical institutions. High level of awareness and advancement in medical technologies are other factors supporting high consumption. Several emerging markets across the world are seeing demand for medical gloves continue to rise driven by growing affluence, increasing incidence of various diseases and as a result their treatment, rising volume of surgical procedures, improvements in healthcare services, government regulation and rising awareness on safety and prevention. With China and India leading this growth, Asia-Pacific is poised to emerge as the fastest growing regional market for disposable medical gloves worldwide.
Vinyl Gloves Segment to Reach $373.6 Million by 2026
In the global Vinyl Gloves segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 8.6% CAGR estimated for this segment. These regional markets accounting for a combined market size of US$163.8 Million will reach a projected size of US$300.5 Million by the close of the analysis period. China will remain among the fastest growing in this cluster of regional markets. Led by countries such as Australia, India, and South Korea, the market in Asia-Pacific is forecast to reach US$57.7 Million by the year 2026, while Latin America will expand at a 10.8% CAGR through the analysis period.
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New Study from StrategyR Highlights a $3.1 Billion Global Market for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) by 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics". The report presents fresh perspectives on opportunities and challenges in a significantly transformed post COVID-19 marketplace.
FACTS AT A GLANCE
What's New for 2022?
- Global competitiveness and key competitor percentage market shares
- Market presence across multiple geographies - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial
- Online interactive peer-to-peer collaborative bespoke updates
- Access to our digital archives and MarketGlass Research Platform
- Complimentary updates for one year
Edition: 5; Released: March 2022
Executive Pool: 844
Companies: 54 - Players covered include Acelity; Cardinal Health; ConvaTec Group PLC; DeRoyal; Genadyne; KCI Licensing y; Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH & Co.; Medela AG; Mölnlycke Health Care AB; Paul Hartmann AG; Smith & Nephew; Talley Group and Others.
Coverage: All major geographies and key segments
Segments: Product (Conventional, Single-Use); Wound Type (Chronic, Acute); End-Use (Hospitals, Home Care Settings, Other End-Uses)
Geographies: World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.
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Global Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) Market to Reach US$3.1 Billion by the Year 2026
Negative pressure wound therapy represents an exciting advancement in wound care space that holds a number of clinical applications. The therapy is an effective option for treatment of non-healing complex wounds, categorized into chronic and acute wounds. Also referred to as vacuum-assisted closure, the technology is primarily used for management of wounds characterized by high exudate levels. The therapy is finding increasing use for management of diverse types of chronic and acute wounds, such as diabetic foot ulcers, skin grafts or closed surgical incisions. The global market for NPWT devices is on a growth path, on account of the rising incidence of chronic diseases including diabetes, and increasing surgical procedures. Diabetes entails the risk of causing diabetic foot ulcers and its treatment might require the use of NPWT devices. Similarly, immobility for long periods can lead to pressure ulcers, the treatment of which might need the use of NPWT devices. Also, the expanding aging population suffering from various diseases which restrict their mobility bodes well for the demand for NPWT devices. Government efforts for the prevention of SSIs, and the increasing caesarean section procedures among older mothers are also fostering the use of NPWT devices (post-operative). The availability of new options such as single-use negative pressure wound therapy is advancing the use potential. The market is also expected to gain from the development and launch of sophisticated NPWT devices that are user friendly. While NPWT pumps are advancing, even wound dressings are evolving such as antimicrobial contact layers and incisional management dressings. The introduction of affordable disposable NPWT by leading companies and rising awareness of this among people is likely to drive market gains.
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) estimated at US$2.4 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$3.1 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% over the analysis period. Conventional, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to grow at a 5.7% CAGR to reach US$2.3 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After a thorough analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Single-Use segment is readjusted to a revised 7.1% CAGR for the next 7-year period. This segment currently accounts for a 28.4% share of the global Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) market. While conventional devices lead the market, these systems are for use in hospitals and are not appropriate for homecare settings, as they entail the usage of bulky canisters. Such devices can be purchased and also rented, which is anticipated to augment NPWT usage in developing countries. Single use NPWT is likely to register strong growth owing to their suitability for use in homecare settings. The growing trend of patient transition to home care settings in Europe and North America is therefore expected to drive their demand. Further, the advantages offered by single use NPWT such as battery based pump, appropriateness for treating moderate to low exuding wounds, lower cost, and their growing availability in the market are also fueling their adoption.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $1.2 Billion in 2022, While China is Forecast to Reach $189.7 Million by 2026
The Negative Pressure Wound Therapy (NPWT) market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.2 Billion in the year 2022. The country currently accounts for a 51.6% share in the global market. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach an estimated market size of US$189.7 Million in the year 2026 trailing a CAGR of 9.6% through the analysis period. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 4.3% and 6.3% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 5.6% CAGR while Rest of European market (as defined in the study) will reach US$124 Million by the close of the analysis period. North America is a key NPWT devices market, supported by the rising number of acute wound cases and the significant cost of treatment in the US, and easy device availability. Further, the expanding pool of burn patients and patients having pressure ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers on account of rising incidence of diabetes and obesity, are also fueling growth of the market. Increase in geriatric population who generally are vulnerable to various health conditions such as diabetes is also a providing a boost to the market. The NPWT devices market in APAC is anticipated to record strong growth, attributed to the rising incidence of chronic diseases, and the increasing number of people suffering from acute wounds.
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Nurseries donate to address food insecurity through 'Plant a Better Tomorrow' program
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS, Va., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Select nonprofits addressing food insecurity in the Southeast are receiving a "Spring kick-off" donation between $1,000 and $2,500 thanks to gardeners in their regions buying 2021 Blue Ridge Grown starter herb and vegetable plants.
The donation is part of a pilot program called "Plant a Better Tomorrow," founded by Riverbend Nursery LLC, a wholesale grower headquartered in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Retail nurseries and Riverbend contribute a portion of sales of every plant sold in the Blue Ridge Grown "Plant a Better Tomorrow" line to help allay food insecurity locally where these plants are purchased.
The "Plant a Better Tomorrow" program is the brainchild of the Riverbend Nursery team. Riverbend has been selling perennials, herbs, groundcovers, and ornamental grasses for 30 years to retailers and wants to give back to its communities.
"When the pandemic hit and food security became an issue for so many, we wanted to find a way to help alleviate food insecurity and support fresh food access in addition to our mission of bringing high-quality plants to gardeners," said Jonathan Cottle, senior vice president of sales for Riverbend.
The "Plant a Better Tomorrow" program raised $14,500 in 2021. Donations are being made in Atlanta, Ga.; Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh, N.C.; Knoxville and Nashville, Tenn.; and in Pulaski, Reston, and Virginia Beach, Va. Riverbend plans to continue and extend the program for 2022, according to Cottle.
"We are happy we raised as much as we did in this first season. After our success in the 2021 season, we are excited to see how much more we can grow this program in the regions we currently serve and across the nation," he said.
Nonprofits receiving Plant a Better Tomorrow Funds
- Asheville, N.C. area: MANNA Food Bank
MANNA helps more than 200 partner food pantries in the Mountain Area. "We are so grateful for the partnership and support of Riverbend Nursery," said Olivia Onderlinde. "Every $1 donated to MANNA helps us provide enough food for four meals to our Western North Carolina community," she said. [Olivia Onderlinde: [email protected] | (878)-774-5746] - Area retail nurseries participating in Plant a Better Tomorrow
- Jesse Israel & Sons Nursery: Alan Israel, Greenhouse Manager | [email protected] | (828) 736-3747
- B.B. Barns Nursery: Brian Jennings, Store Manager | [email protected] | (828) 736-3747
- Atlanta area: Atlanta Community Foodbank
"Every person touched by food insecurity is potentially at risk of its harmful effects, and hunger is an especially damaging experience for children," said Kyle Waide, President and CEO of Atlanta Community Food Bank. "Our service area is expected to see a 66% rise in child hunger rates, so with this report we're getting a very clear picture of the work to be done. Clearly the need is growing, and our future strategies will need to effectively accommodate the anticipated growth." [Media contact: Lacie Manning | (630) 945-5535 | [email protected]] - Area retail nursery participating in Plant a Better Tomorrow
- Randy's Perennials, Lawrenceville, Ga. (770) 822-0676
- Charlotte area: Hearts & Hands Food Pantry
"Thanks to 'Building a Better Tomorrow,' we have additional funds to continue and expand on providing two weeks worth of food, personal care items, baby supplies and pet food to the more than 5,000 families we serve and support. Hearts and Hands Food Pantry serves because we believe food is a basic human right," said Kenya Joseph, Director. [[email protected] |(980) 292-0357] - Area retail nursery participating in Plant a Better Tomorrow
- Dearness Gardens, Huntersville, N.C. (704) 875-8234
- Knoxville area: Second Harvest of East Tennessee
Elaine Streno, Executive Director of Second Harvest greatly appreciates the donation. "Second Harvest and the communities where we live and work are blessed by so many generous individuals," she said. "Each donation made helps Second Harvest fight hunger and feed hope for our East Tennessee neighbors experiencing hunger. A $1 donation to the food bank provides three full meals to compassionately feed East Tennesseans." [Michael Torano | mailto:[email protected]| (615) 627-1606] - Area retail nursery participating in Plant a Better Tomorrow
- Elder's Ace Hardware, Chattanooga, Tenn. (423) 716-0784
- Nashville area: Second Harvest of Middle Tennessee
"This donation will provide 6,000 nutritious meals to children, families, and seniors struggling with hunger in Middle and West Tennessee," said Nancy Keil, President &. "We are so grateful to Riverbend Nursery for including us in this pilot program, and for programs like this that help us provide food to the community through our more than 450 Partner Agencies. This truly make such a difference for those we serve." [Chanel McDaniel | [email protected] | (865) 243-8211] - Area retail nurseries participating in Plant a Better Tomorrow
- Gardens of Babylon, Nashville, Tenn. (615) 244-8949
- Hewitt's Garden Center, Nashville, Tenn. (615) 661-6767
- Bates Nursery and Garden Center, Nashville, Tenn. (615) 876-1014
- New River Valley Virginia area: Pulaski County Free Store
The Free Store opened last fall and now is located on Main St. in Dublin — where food and gently used items are offered at no cost. The goal, according to co-founder Hazel Wines, is to make sure donated items don't end up in the landfill and are available to those in need. The store organizers appreciate the support. "We believe that everyone deserves the dignity of a nutritious meal and every dollar donated helps to make that happen," she said. [Hazel Wines | (540) 641-2822] - Area retail nurseries participating in Plant a Better Tomorrow
- Crow's Nest Greenhouses, Blacksburg, Va. (540) 961-2760
- Poor Boys Produce, Pulaski, Va. (540) 599-2804
- Slaughter's Garden Center, Floyd, Va. (540) 745-9876
- Northern Virginia area: New Covenant Food Bank, Sterling, Va. (703) 444-2323
- Area retail nursery participating in Plant a Better Tomorrow
- Reston Farm Market, Reston, Va. (703) 759-0000
- Raleigh, N.C. area: A Place at the Table
"A Place at the Table is grateful for this donation. Every $10 donation provide community and a great meal of choice to someone in need," said Maggie Kane, Executive Director at A Place at the Table. The café is Raleigh's first pay-what-you-can eating establishment. [Maggie Kane | [email protected] | (919) 271-5797] - Area retail nurseries participating in Plant a Better Tomorrow
- Atlantic Gardening Company, Raleigh, N.C. (919) 878-8877
- Homewood Nursery and Garden Center, Raleigh, N.C. (919) 847-0117)
- Logan Trading Company, Raleigh, N.C. (919) 828-5337
- Virginia Beach, Va. area: Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia and Eastern Shore
"With gas and food prices soaring, monetary donations are vital to the Foodbank's mission to acquire many of the items we have to purchase to provide clients a balanced diet, such as eggs, dairy, fresh fruits, and vegetables," said Bob Latvis, Chief Operating Officer for the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia and the Eastern Shore. "Through this donation from Riverbend Nursery, our Eastern Shore Branch will be able to provide approximately 1370 meals." [Leslie Hart | [email protected] | (757) 787-2557 - Area retail nursery participating in Plant a Better Tomorrow
- London Bridge Garden Center, Virginia Beach, Va. (757) 777-8204
About Riverbend Nursery
Riverbend Nursery is a wholesale grower of high-quality perennials, annuals, herbs, groundcovers, and ornamental grasses for retail outlets in the Mid-Atlantic States. More than 2000 varieties are produced, using in-ground, container crops, and heated and unheated greenhouses. Riverbend has two facilities, a 100-acre facility in Riner, Virginia, and a 40-acre facility 20 minutes away that focuses on LiveRoof materials.
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The nonprofit organization is working with animal welfare organizations to support on-the-ground relief and recovery efforts.
SAN ANTONIO, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petco Love, a nonprofit dedicated to saving pet lives, announces $1 million in assistance to organizations helping pets and pet families affected by the war in Ukraine. Funds will be distributed immediately to organizations aiding shelters, rescues, and pet families fleeing the war-torn country and to support future recovery efforts and needs as they arise.
Ukraine's needs are acute and will be ongoing as the humanitarian crisis continues. Those organizations receiving support from Petco Love — including Humane Society International and FOUR PAWS International — had been working with rescues and shelters across Ukraine and in bordering European Union countries prior to the war. Since the military invasion nearly a month ago, these non-governmental organizations have worked to support evolving needs to sustain pet health and welfare.
"It is devastating to see families seeking refuge as they leave areas afflicted by war. The entire Petco family is heartbroken by the suffering and touched by the love Ukrainians have for their pets, often carrying them as they flee their homes and country for safety. So as a company, we joined together to engage our teams and guests to help save pets and support Ukrainian pet parents affected by this war. It is with love that we commit $1 million in support for immediate relief and long-term recovery," said Petco Love president, Susanne Kogut.
Animal shelters and border refuge support centers in neighboring countries also need supplies, products, and veterinary care for family pets entering EU countries; future funding will be needed longer term as organizations rebuild from the war.
During crises, humanitarian efforts are necessarily focused on the essential safety of the people involved. But pets also suffer in wartime. Like the world at large, Petco Love seeks to mitigate some of the grief of the Ukrainian people. By helping their loving pets, we hope to make a demonstrable difference in all their lives.
To learn more about Petco Love's lifesaving mission, please visit petcolove.org.
About Petco Love
Petco Love is a nonprofit changing lives by making communities and pet families healthier, stronger, and closer. Since our founding in 1999 as the Petco Foundation, we've empowered animal welfare organizations by investing $330 million in adoption and other lifesaving efforts. We've helped find loving homes for more than 6.5 million pets in partnership with Petco and organizations nationwide. Our love for pets drives us to lead with innovation, creating tools animal lovers need to reunite lost pets and lead with passion, inspiring and mobilizing communities and our more than 4,000 animal welfare partners to drive lifesaving change alongside us.
Is love calling you? Visit petcolove.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn to join the lifesaving work we lead every day.
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WASHINGTON , March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Purple Heart Foundation is honored to announce its partnership with Veterans Moving Forward, a Dulles-based nonprofit that provides Service and/or Emotional Support dogs to Veterans with physical and/or mental health challenges at no cost to the veteran or their family.
The partnership between Veterans Moving Forward and the Purple Heart Foundation will work to expand the mission of both organizations by directly addressing quality of life issues for veterans suffering from combat injuries and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The partnership aims to provide veterans and possibly combat wounded veterans with the crucial resource of a service dog as a means of therapy to help cope with the daily physical and/or mental challenges they face.
Veterans Moving Forward will use their expert knowledge and resources, backed financially by the Purple Heart Foundation to instruct, and skillfully train a puppy into becoming a service dog. They will provide a nurturing, and loving environment so that the dog can become a loyal companion to the veteran selected. Once the service dog's training has been completed, Veterans Moving Forward will match the service dog with a veteran in need of the invaluable support a service dog will contribute to their life.
"The Purple Heart Foundation is excited to partner with Veterans Moving Forward to provide highly trained service dogs to combat wounded and/or disabled veterans," said Stephen Ruckman, CEO of Purple Heart Foundation. "The therapeutic benefit of service animals is life-changing for a veteran in need. We are thrilled to work with Veterans Moving Forward to help those who have sacrificed so much for our nation."
About Veterans Moving Forward:
Veterans Moving Forward, Inc., is a 501c3 nonprofit whose HQ and Training Center is located in Dulles, VA. Our not-for-profit provides service and emotional support dogs to veterans dealing with physical and/or mental health challenges at no cost to the veteran or their family. We serve all veterans from all branches of service, combat, and noncombat injuries, regardless of periods of service. If a veteran is wounded, lost a leg due to diabetes, dealing with PTSD, or any other mental or physical challenge, we will engage with them and their medical providers to see if one of our dogs can help the veteran to be able to "Move Forward" with their lives.
About Purple Heart Foundation
For over 60 years, the Purple Heart Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization has helped fund programs and services to ease the transition from the battlefield to the homefront for veterans nationwide. Through grants, academic scholarships, and outreach programs, the Foundation makes direct contributions to veterans facing exceptionally difficult financial challenges, as well as lending support to other organizations whose programs align with Purple Heart's mission. The mission of the Purple Heart Service Foundation is to enhance the quality of life of Purple Heart recipients and other honorably discharged veterans and their families.
Questions about the partnership may be directed to Purple Heart Foundation, at [email protected] or via phone at (703) 256-6139.
SOURCE Purple Heart Foundation | https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/purple-heart-foundation-announces-partnership-with-veterans-moving-forward-to-provide-service-dogs-to-veterans-301509323.html | 2022-03-25T21:29:32 | en | 0.941304 |
QHR Health Launches Second Cohort of Leadership U to Train Future Hospital Executives
BRENTWOOD, Tenn., March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QHR Health, a leading shared service solutions provider strengthening independent community healthcare, announces applications are being accepted for its second cohort of Leadership U, a seven-month program that identifies and strengthens the next generation of hospital leaders. QHR Health created Leadership U to strengthen leadership capabilities in new and potential CEO candidates, increase the talent pipeline of leaders in rural healthcare, and improve staff retention and recruitment. The hands-on educational and coaching program focuses on:
- Governance – Board Relations
- Strategic Change
- Financial Decision Making
- Healthy Staff Relations
- Community Involvement, Philanthropy and Advocacy
- Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity
"More than half of hospitals lack a succession plan, a problem made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic," said Dwayne Gunter, CEO of QHR Health. "That's why QHR Health created Leadership U to train and cultivate future hospital leaders and equip them to meet the challenges of running independent, community hospitals."
QHR Health graduated its inaugural cohort of Leadership U in 2021, including:
- Scott Boyes, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Wooster Community Hospital
- Tom Hood, Chief Operating Officer, King's Daughters Medical Center
- Heather Hyler, Chief Nursing Officer, Wilson Medical Center
Participants value the program and believe it helped their career. All respondents agreed they are equipped for career advancement after Leadership U.
"I thought the topics and sessions were appropriate and useful as someone looking to be in a CEO position in the future."
Less than six months after graduation, 60 percent of the graduates hold hospital C-level positions.
To learn more about the program and to nominate an emerging leader from a QHR client hospital, visit: https://qhr.com/qhr-health-leadership-u/. Applications close on March 28, 2022. At this time, the program is exclusively for QHR Health client hospitals.
ABOUT QHR HEALTH
QHR Health strengthens independent community healthcare as the industry's leading health solutions provider serving independent, critical access and rural hospitals and health systems across the U.S. For more than 40 years, QHR Health has collaborated with clients to ensure that people in communities ranging from small rural towns to larger population centers, have local access to quality healthcare services. To learn more, visit QHR.com (https://qhr.com) or connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Trial Lawyer John Burkhead Named Among the 2022 Texas Super Lawyers/Rising Stars
Dallas lawyer honored for expertise in plaintiffs' personal injury litigation
DALLAS, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Peer attorneys have again selected Dallas-based trial lawyer John Burkhead for the Super Lawyers' Texas Rising Stars list of the state's top young attorneys based on his work representing plaintiffs in high-stakes personal injury litigation.
Mr. Burkhead is a respected member of The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson, one of the most renowned litigation boutiques in the Southwest. His practice focuses on the representation of individuals injured in trucking and transportation accidents, worksite incidents, oilfield injuries, and dangerous and defective products.
Most recently, Mr. Burkhead won a $2 million verdict pending final judgment with request for treble damages and attorneys fees for holding patients against their will in a chain of mental health hospitals, with numerous related settlements.
"At this firm, we work hard to optimize our clients' recovery," Mr. Burkhead said. "It's really gratifying to have that hard work recognized by peers in the legal community."
The Texas Rising Stars list recognizes the outstanding work of the state's top attorneys under the age of 40 or those who have practiced law for no more than 10 years. Honorees are selected based on peer nominations, independent research and a review by separate advisory boards. Mr. Burkhead has been selected every year since 2016. The full list is published in the April 2022 issues of Texas Monthly and the Texas Rising Stars issue of Super Lawyers magazine.
The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson represents clients in cases involving complex product liability, catastrophic injury, commercial air crashes, professional negligence, and business torts. To learn more about the firm visit http://www.flbranson.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HRSA has announced that it will no longer pay for COVID-19 testing after March 22nd, 2022. However, Virus Geeks is a community-based organization who is committed to serving underserved communities and understands that many people do not have access to insurance or may not be able to afford the testing out of pocket. "Ending the Federal government's HRSA program to provide free COVID-19 testing for the uninsured will not undermine our effort to protect the underserved communities. Through our own funding, Virus Geeks will provide free testing for anybody who does not have insurance." Frank Lee, Virus Geeks CEO.
Virus Geeks, a preferred COVID-19 testing provider in The Bay Area of San Francisco, is excited to announce that they will be "picking up the cost of COVID-19 testing for the uninsured" after HRSA's announcement Tuesday that the HRSA's "The Uninsured Program has stopped accepting claims for testing and treatment due to lack of sufficient funds".
Virus Geeks, Inc., has been "helping first, then serving" the community since it first opened in 2020 and will continue its mission to protect the community, keep children in school, and support local businesses. They will continue to ensure that everyone who wants to be tested, can be tested and will provide free testing to the uninsured.
Frank Lee, (CEO/Founder of Virus Geeks), started the minority-run, bio-tech, diversity inclusive, testing company to ensure that the underserved and undocumented would receive the same treatment as everyone else, regardless of their social, financial, or residency status – and he and doesn't plan on stopping any time soon.
Recently, Virus Geeks began offering the Verifiable Health Certificate, a digital version of the test result, available via QR Code on your smartphone, at no charge, with every test - with results available in under 48 hours.
About Virus Geeks
Virus Geeks is a data-driven bio-health technology company that develops health-centric initiatives to improve the quality of life through strategic partnerships across healthcare & biotechnology sectors. They help large populations gain access to molecular diagnostic testing and provide organizations the technology to efficiently manage data. They are well known for putting the community first.
In their early days, Frank Lee introduced a new innovative way for people to self-test for COVID-19 and put a stop to the painful nasal differential testing method conducted by medical professionals, decreasing testing times significantly.
Virus Geeks is a community first company that prioritizes the safety and well-being of individuals by making testing easy and stress-free and will continue to be committed to the development of adequate testing kits that truly benefit the public with the strength from a global perspective while promoting proper business activities based on awareness of corporate social responsibility, in compliance with relevant laws, as well as in accordance with high ethical standards. Virus Geeks strives for continuous positive impact in the community by listening and collaborating with local organizations to spread awareness on issues concerning the health of residents.
For more information about Virus Geeks, or to find a location near you, visit https://virusgeeks.com/.
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With Market Size Valued at $3.3 Billion by 2026, it's a Healthy Outlook for the Global Pen Needles Market
SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Pen Needles - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics". The report presents fresh perspectives on opportunities and challenges in a significantly transformed post COVID-19 marketplace.
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Segments: Type (Standard, Safety); Therapy (Insulin, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1), Other Therapies)
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Global Pen Needles Market to Reach US$3.3 Billion by the Year 2026
Injection pen and pen needles have evolved as an alternative to the conventional methods such as the vial method or syringe method for delivering drugs into an individual's body. Widely used by patients and healthcare providers to administer drugs for various diseases, pen needles have gained traction owing to the favorable reimbursement structure of several countries and advances in therapy. The pen needle market across the world is anticipated to register healthy growth in the years to come, owing to a rise in the number of individuals suffering from various diseases, specially diabetes and others. Preference to minimally invasive processes, expansion in the population of geriatric individuals, and growing awareness among diabetes patients about hassle-free drug delivery are expected to offer newer business opportunities in the market. The launch of various novel products such as short-length and ultra-thin needles that offer enhanced drug delivery systems, and favorable policies drafted by the government are likely to steer market growth in the coming few years. Chronic ailments such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular diseases have been on the rise over the last few years. Treating these kinds of chronic ailments demands weekly or even daily administration of drugs mainly through pen injectors. Pen injectors are witnessing an upsurge in the demand owing to their reliability, ability for being self-administered sans the need for any physician, and easy-to-use attributes.
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Pen Needles estimated at US$2.4 Billion in the year 2022, is projected to reach a revised size of US$3.3 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 8.7% over the analysis period. Standard, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to grow at a 6.9% CAGR to reach US$2.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After a thorough analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Safety segment is readjusted to a revised 11.4% CAGR for the next 7-year period. This segment currently accounts for a 35.8% share of the global Pen Needles market. The standard pen needles segment is dominant due to its extensive usage by diabetic individuals. Global market for safety needles is influenced by the strong emphasis on user safety and growing demand for cost effective solutions. The market is essentially driven by snowballing healthcare industry concerns over needle stick injuries and worker safety.
The U.S. Market is Estimated at $769 Million in 2022, While China is Forecast to Reach $255.8 Million by 2026
The Pen Needles market in the U.S. is estimated at US$769 Million in the year 2022. The country currently accounts for a 32.52% share in the global market. China, the world's second largest economy, is forecast to reach an estimated market size of US$255.8 Million in the year 2026 trailing a CAGR of 9.7% through the analysis period. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 7.4% and 7.7% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 7.9% CAGR while Rest of European market (as defined in the study) will reach US$270.6 Million by the end of the analysis period. While developed regions especially the US and Europe remain the dominant forces in the global pen needles market, developing market such as Asia-Pacific emerge as key growth drivers given the rapidly evolving healthcare sector in various countries across the region. Europe is projected to account for a larger share in the worldwide pen needles market, owing to an increase in R&D activities on diabetes care, advancements in technology, and rise in the diabetic population. The market for pen needles in Asia-Pacific region on the other hand is expected to grow rapidly. Growing awareness about the prevalence of medical care as well as treatment, increase in R&D activities, and expanding health care segment are some of the factors fostering growth in the region.
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Strengthening partner and channel programs to drive sources of revenue is one of the top B2B go-to-market priorities in the aftermath of the pandemic, per recent research, and a new study [pdf] from Demand Gen Report in association with Channel Marketing Report and Allbound suggests that B2B marketers will be investing more in these programs.
Virtually all of the 111 B2B marketers surveyed for the report expect to increase revenue attributable to channel partners this year, including 1 in 4 who expect to hike that revenue by more than 20%. Moreover, about 9 in 10 said the goals of their channel partner programs are increasing, and more than 8 in 10 plan to grow the number of partners in their channel ecosystem. It should be noted that the survey was fielded by both Demand Gen Report and Channel Market Report, such that these figures are likely coming from respondents who are significantly engaged in these activities.
Nonetheless, there is work to do. Only 18% described their company’s current program to sell and market products and services through their network of channel partners as “very effective,” almost matched by the share who described it as “not very effective” (16%). The primary attitude, as expressed by 65% of respondents, is that current programs are “somewhat effective.”
Marketers will be investing to improve that effectiveness, though. About 7 in 10 plan to increase their channel marketing budget to support their overall channel partner program, though for most (56% overall) that will be a marginal rather than significant (13%) increase.
What Are Current and Future Channel Support Solutions?
Currently, B2B marketers are most likely to be utilizing channel incentives and program management (54%) solutions, as well as partner training/learning management solutions (54%) in order to support their channel partner sales and marketing goals. Around half are also leveraging partner portals (52%) and partner relationship management (PRM; 48%) solutions, with fewer turning to through-channel marketing automation (24%).
Asked which solutions they will upgrade or implement in the coming 12 months, and the order of solutions changes somewhat. Partner training/learning management solutions (53%) emerge at the top of this list, ahead of channel incentives and program management (43%), partner portals (41%), partner relationship management (31%) and through-channel marketing automation (31%).
Other Findings:
- B2B marketers are most apt to be offering sales training (69%), customer event support/funding (56%), marketing training (52%) and account-based marketing (44%) to support their channel partners.
- Product information/sell sheets (65%), co-branded collateral (63%), website content (57%), thought-leadership content (53%) and social selling/marketing messages (51%) are the types of marketing assets/materials offered by the broadest set of respondents.
- B2B marketers are most likely to be staying in touch with channel partners through email (79%) and online meetings (63%), though a slim majority (52%) do use partner portals to stay in contact.
About the Data: The results are based on a survey conducted in December 2021 and January 2022 among 111 B2B marketers from a variety of industries and company sizes. | https://www.marketingcharts.com/industries/business-to-business-225196 | 2022-03-25T21:30:08 | en | 0.964778 |
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It has been well established that brand trust is imperative in building loyalty, and can be both hard won and easily lost. The importance of brand trust reappears in research, this time in a survey by Salsify [access page], which found that a trusted brand name is the main reason that US shoppers have opted for a higher priced option when choosing between similar products online.
Some 46% of US respondents to the survey reported that they have chosen to pay more for a brand name they trust, with this being up from 30% who said the same in 2021. Likewise, this was the top reason for spending more on an item in both Great Britain and France, though in Germany it was only third among the list of factors identified.
Other reasons why US consumers have chosen a higher priced product include reduced shipping costs (30%) and quicker delivery (29%), a nod to the importance that shipping and delivery have in the online customer experience.
Product Quality Determines Reputation
When researching a company before buying from it, shoppers in the US are most likely to be found seeking information about product quality, per Salsify’s survey, with 54% of respondents reporting doing so. Product performance, and the extent to which products live up to their promise, are key factors when it comes to quality assessments, according to earlier research. Indeed, earlier reports show that maintaining brand promises and delivering good products can help maintain long-term relationships with customers, while poor product experience appears to be a main contributor when consumers switch brands or service providers. This is not new: back in 2016, research likewise found that for customers to be satisfied with brands, the marketing message needed to align with the value of the product and service itself.
Determining product quality through research can depend on a number of factors, including reviews, but understanding what’s on offer is also important. Some 41% of US shoppers surveyed said that the quality of images and product descriptions is one of their top-3 reasons for deciding where to shop, ranking this above product selection and loyalty programs, among others. Moreover, almost half said they would abandon a purchase if they couldn’t find relevant product information.
This again is supported by past research, in which detailed product descriptions and ample product images appeared atop a list of important elements of the online shopping experience for consumers.
Brands will need to keep these factors in mind as they adapt to pandemic-induced changes in consumer behavior. Separate results from Salsify’s survey indicate that the main change in shopping habits for US shoppers during the pandemic has been shopping online more of the time. And while most respondents expect to make purchases this year in-store, in-person (with this still the favored method over e-commerce), a majority will also buy on retail websites, as well as through other digital avenues such as third-party shopping services (e.g. Instacart), on direct brand sites, and through a search engine.
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