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Connecticut’s long-expected fall COVID-19 surge has not yet materialized, state numbers show, but experts nonetheless say they are braced for a spike in the coming months.
“We can be happy about calms because we know there are storms coming,” said Nathan Grubaugh, a professor of epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health. “We know that there is going to be an increase this winter, but hopefully most of it can now be managed, as opposed to last winter.”
For now, Connecticut’s trends appear relatively encouraging. Recorded COVID cases recently hit their lowest level since April, while the state’s seven-day test positivity rate has dipped below 9 percent after rising as high as 12 percent over the summer. Though wastewater surveillance has revealed some signs of increased transmission in the Northeast, the totals observed in New Haven remain relatively low.
According to one estimate from researchers at Yale and Harvard, Connecticut’s rate of transmission is as low as it has been since February.
“Just looking at the data now I’m hopeful that things are relatively calm,” Grubaugh said. “It’s been, in a good way, a boring couple of months on our local data.”
Still, Grubaugh said, it’s nearly inevitable that Connecticut sees an uptick as the weather cools and more activity moves indoors, as has happened the previous two years. Whether Connecticut sees a full-on surge or a more modest bump will hinge on numerous variable, experts say.
“Some of the factors are going to relate to behavioral changes — gathering indoors — some of it may be weather-related, and some of it may be related to the emergence of variants,” said Dr. David Banach, hospital epidemiologist at UConn Health.
Already, two omicron subvariants, BQ.1 and BQ.1.1, have caused upticks in parts of the world, leading Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, to declare the strains “pretty troublesome.” Experts say BQ.1.1 has an estimated growth advantage of 15 percent compared to BA.5, the currently dominant variant, leading to concerns that the new strain could fuel a winter spike.
Grubaugh, however, said he considers it too early to raise alarm about BQ.1 or BQ.1.1, which currently account for about 7 percent of cases sequenced in New England, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“We need to be watching these, and we are,” he said. “But do we need to freak out about them? Does anyone need to change their life right now to prepare for these? I think for this moment, no.”
While President Joe Biden declared last month that “the pandemic is over,” experts say the risk of COVID endures — and is likely to worsen as the weather cools and activity moves indoors. In Connecticut, more than 400 people remain hospitalized with the disease and the state continues to report between 15 and 25 deaths per week.
Though Gov. Ned Lamont has often downplayed the salience of COVID in recent months, he has declined to go as far as Biden did in declaring the pandemic old news.
“COVID is not over, but we have the ability to keep ourselves safe, so it’s a completely different place than [where] we were two and a half years ago,” Lamont said this week.
One problem, experts say, is that although Americans have more tools to protect against COVID-19 than they once did, relatively few people appear eager to take advantage of them. Masks have become scarce, and as of last week fewer than 300,000 Connecticut residents had received a bivalent booster shot, out of more than 2.7 million who are eligible.
Banach said he encourages patients to get the new boosters, which are available for all vaccinated Americans age 5 and older, particularly if they are at risk for severe illness.
“The boosters have demonstrated that they are effective in reducing the impact of COVID, particularly severe infections and hospitalizations,” he said. “The biggest impact is going to be in older individuals and individuals who have risk factors.”
Dr. Manisha Juthani, CT’s Department of Public Health Commissioner, notes that the new boosters provide protection against the BQ.1, BQ1.1 and BF.7 variants since they are all sublineages of BA.5. and are genetically very similar.
To Dr. Ulysses Wu, chief epidemiologist at Hartford HealthCare, residents should remain vigilant about COVID-19 regardless of the type of circulating variant.
“It shouldn’t actually affect the public any differently because COVID is always and always will be, to a certain extent, dangerous to people,” he said. “And because of that, they should be taking the same exact precautions with these variants, as they would have with omicron and as they would have with delta.”
Ultimately, experts say there’s no predicting COVID-19 with any precision. There have been times when the disease was expected to surge and did not, and there have been times when transmission was expected to drop and instead spiked.
The next few months, Grubaugh said, remain “to-be-determined.”
“We’re still in the midst of a pandemic that we’ve never really tracked in real-time like this before,” he said. “We don’t really know what’s going to happen next.” | https://www.journalinquirer.com/connecticut_and_region/calm-before-the-storm/article_aa0f71e2-5085-11ed-b967-73949916d322.html | 2022-10-20T16:50:37 | en | 0.971017 |
MCDONOUGH, Ga., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Atria Medical Institute has pioneered an accelerated Medical Assisting program that is built on educational theory and backed by real-world, hands-on practical experience. In August, Atria Medical Institute held a ribbon cutting for its McDonough campus.
"We've taken a program that is typically 12 - 18 months and condensed it down to 18 weeks," noted Diana Kendrick, Executive Director. "Students at Atria will learn the 'why' in the classroom, the 'how' in our on-site labs and put it all together in a real-world clinical experience right from the beginning of their training."
The expedited Medical Assisting program at Atria can develop a new student into a well-trained, proficient Medical Assistant in less than half the time of traditional programs. This accelerated program is a cultivated response and solution to meet growing healthcare work force needs.
The healthcare industry is thriving. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects careers in Medical Assisting areas to grow 18% over the next 8 years, which is faster than the national average. This makes Medical Assistants one of the fastest growing careers.
Graduates of Atria's Medical Assistant program will be prepared to sit for a national Medical Assistant certification exam to become certified professionals ready to join and become a productive part of the growing healthcare industry. Many graduates of the Atria program are offered professional opportunities following their clinical practicum.
Those looking for information on Atria's fast-track Medical Assistant program should visit https://atriamedicalinstitute.com/
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Jeypore airport in Odisha gets DGCA approval for commercial flight ops
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation DGCA on Thursday granted Jeypore Airport the license to carry out commercial flight operations under the regional connectivity scheme.Describing it as a milestone, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said the airport, 33 km northwest of Koraput town and around 500 km southwest of Bhubaneswar, would boost tourism and development of the region.
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The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Thursday granted Jeypore Airport the license to carry out commercial flight operations under the regional connectivity scheme.
Describing it as a ''milestone'', the Ministry of Civil Aviation said the airport, 33 km northwest of Koraput town and around 500 km southwest of Bhubaneswar, would boost tourism and development of the region. ''Jeypore Airport of Odisha gets the license to carry out scheduled air operations under #UDAN,'' the ministry tweeted, along with a copy of the aerodome licence issued to Odisha.
''This license authorizes the aerodrome to be used as (a) regular place of landing and departure,'' according to the note by the DGCA.
It added that the licence would be liable to suspension, modification or withdrawal if the provisions of the Aircraft Act and the Aircraft Rules were violated.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik welcomed the development.
''It will fulfil people's aspirations of this region and give a boost to connectivity, commerce and tourism,'' his office said.
Jeypore became the ''first'' state-owned airport to get the licence, the CMO said.
Ahmedabad-based IndiaOne Air would commence flight operations between Bhubaneswar and Jeypore very soon, it stated.
The regional airline had conducted a trial flight earlier this year.
''Jeypore will be connected to Bhubaneswar and Visakhapatnam through daily flights,'' the CMO added.
The Maoist-affected district boasts of several tourist spots, including Deomali – the highest mountain peak of the state. The airport can boost the trade for the district's indigenous products, including the famous organic Koraput Coffee.
Additional civil aviation secretary Usha Padhee said she was ''happy to see the license come through''.
''Kudos to team #Odisha & @AAI_Official! Wish to see the #UDAN flights fly to Jeypore soonest. #Koraput, the tribal heartland, is so dear a place to me,'' she tweeted.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/2221415-jeypore-airport-in-odisha-gets-dgca-approval-for-commercial-flight-ops | 2022-10-20T16:50:40 | en | 0.953306 |
1. “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix: The Illustrated Edition" by J. K. Rowling; art by Jim Kay with Neil Packer
(Scholastic)
2. “Long Shadows" by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing)
3. “The Maze" by Nelson DeMille (Scribner)
4. “It Ends With Us” by Colleen Hoover (Atria Books)
5. “Verity” by Colleen Hoover (Grand Central Publishing)
6. “Lore Olympus: Volume Three" by Rachel Smythe (Random House Worlds)
7. “Ugly Love" by Colleen Hoover (Atria Books)
8. “Fairy Tale" by Stephen King (Scribner)
9. “Confidence Man” by Maggie Haberman (Penguin Press)
10. “Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens (Putnam)
11. “Dark Whisper" by Christine Feehan (Berkley)
12. “The High Notes, Danielle Steel (Delacorte)
13. “Mad Honey” by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan (Ballantine)
14. “I’m Glad My Mom Died” by Jeannette McCurdy (Simon & Schuster)
15. “Distant Thunder, Stuart Woods (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)
16. “Reminders of Him” by Colleen Hoover (Avery)
17. “Dreamland, Nicholas Sparks (Random House)
18. “Righteous Prey” by John Sandford (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)
19. “Atomic Habits” by James Clear (Avery)
20. “I’m So Glad You Were Born" by Ainsley Earhardt; art by Kim Barnes (Zonderkidz)
21. “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Washington Square Press)
22. “November 9” by Colleen Hoover (Atria Books)
23. “Fire & Blood" by George R.R. Martin (Bantam)
24. “Luckiest Girl Alive" by Jessica Knoll (Simon & Schuster)
25. “Finding Carly" by Susan Stoker (Stoker Aces Production LLC) | https://www.theheraldreview.com/entertainment/article/US-Best-Sellers-Books-USAToday-17522306.php | 2022-10-20T16:50:42 | en | 0.762618 |
TEXAS (KIAH) – Texas flu numbers are up this week. If you’re in an office today and a co-worker sneezes, everyone could raise an eyebrow. But what do they have? A cold, flu, COVID, nothing at all?
A child with sniffles says they can’t go to school. ‘Tis the season of guessing if someone is sick or not.
CW39’s Medical Minute reporter Idolina Peralez spoke to Texas doctors at Baylor Scott and White. They said the general pattern they see with allergies is:
- Clear nasal discharge
- Itchy, watery eyes
- Dry cough
But if someone is sick with a virus, such as the cold or flu, they will have:
- A productive cough
- Possibly shortness of breath
- Body aches
- Fever
All of these symptoms are indications the body is fighting off a virus, which would be different from allergies.
And how about COVID-19?
Doctors we spoke with said COVID symptoms have actually changed from the onset of the pandemic when people reported loss of taste and smell.
“We don’t see that now. The predominant symptoms of COVID right now, sore throat, cough, headache, muscle aches, fatigue, a little bit of shortness of breath, not as bad as before, but all those symptoms can also be seen with influenza and the common cold.”
Dr. David Winter
Baylor Scott & White Health
“So I tell folks, if you have any of these symptoms, get a COVID test, the treatment for COVID and influenza and the common cold are all different,” said Dr. Winter. | https://www.ktsm.com/news/is-it-a-cold-the-flu-covid-or-just-allergies/ | 2022-10-20T16:50:43 | en | 0.950589 |
BRISTOL — Online fundraisers have generated more than $300,000 to help the families of Sgt. Dustin DeMonte and Officer Alex Hamzy, who were fatally shot while responding to a call last week.
GoFundMe and FundtheFirst have raised money and some organizations have helped the officers’ relatives in other ways, such as by collecting diapers for DeMonte’s wife, who is expecting their third child. The online funds had more than $330,000 as of late Tuesday afternoon.
The FundtheFirst initiative, which raised more than $280,000 as of Tuesday afternoon, was plugged on national television Monday on Fox News’ Fox and Friends program.
Nicholas Brutcher fatally shot DeMonte and Hamzy from behind while they responded to a call on Redstone Hill Road in Bristol Wednesday night, authorities say. Bristol Police Officer Alec Iurato also was wounded, but managed to fire a single fatal shot into Brutcher’s neck.
“Alec acted like a superhero,” Officer Conor Hogan, the FundtheFirst fundraiser’s organizer and vice president of the Bristol Police Benevolent Association, said on the Fox program. “Some of my best friends were the next people on scene to back him up, and I know for a fact that he saved probably our entire shift that night by doing what he did.”
Other efforts include a GoFundMe to help Hamzy’s wife, Katie that had raised $33,200 of its $100,000 goal by Tuesday afternoon and two more for DeMonte’s family. One, established by the Zafiris family (owners of Dunkin’ Donuts), raised $11,900 of its $20,000 goal, and another involving Miami Dophins fans, raised $6,500 of its $25,000 goal. In addition to being a fan of the New York Yankees, DeMonte was a Dophins fan and had planned to attend a game in Miami last weekend, the fund’s organizer said.
A ‘Bristol Police Heroes’ fund has also been set up by Bristol police commissioners and the Bristol police union.
Some organizations are helping in other ways. They include the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, a group dedicated to paying off the mortgages of fallen first responders, which is taking on DeMonte’s mortgage.
And a Wallingford bakery, Amy Cakes, is collecting diapers and wipes for DeMonte’s family at the North Haven Child Development Center, 20 Peck St., North Haven. The bakery also will donate cakes for all of the DeMonte children’s birthdays. | https://www.journalinquirer.com/connecticut_and_region/more-than-300k-raised-online-for-families-of-slain-officers/article_201705a2-5087-11ed-ae68-3f2a324e3cff.html | 2022-10-20T16:50:43 | en | 0.975406 |
BENSALEM, Pa., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Azure Power Global Limited ("Azure" or the "Company") (NYSE: AZRE).
Class Period: June 15, 2021 – August 26, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 31, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Azure investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that there were procedural irregularities, including deviations from safety and quality standards, at one of Azure's plants; (2) that certain project data was manipulated; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company's internal controls and procedures were not effective; (4) that Azure had received a credible whistleblower report alleging such misconduct; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.
Contacts
Law Offices of Howard G. Smith
Howard G. Smith, Esquire
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Morning" game were:
01-02-06-10-12-15-17-18-19-20-21-23
(one, two, six, ten, twelve, fifteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty, twenty-one, twenty-three) | https://www.theheraldreview.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-All-or-Nothing-Morning-17522299.php | 2022-10-20T16:50:45 | en | 0.823416 |
GENEVA (AP) — The International Committee of the Red Cross has conducted at least five visits to Ukrainian prisoners of war since Russia invaded Ukraine, a Russian diplomat said Thursday while insisting that “practical arrangements” were holding up a trip to a prison where dozens of POWs died.
Gennady Gatilov, Russia’s ambassador in Geneva, said it was unreasonable to think Red Cross teams could visit all 6,000 Ukrainian POWs. Some critics say the Geneva-based ICRC has not done enough to try to obtain access to Russian detention centers.
The humanitarian organization said Sunday that it has an 11-person team ready to visit any POWs in separatist-held areas of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, including those held at the Olenivka prison.
Russian and Ukrainian authorities accused the other of a July 29 attack that destroyed a barracks at the separatist-run prison. At least 53 Ukrainian POWs died and dozens more were wounded, according to Russian and separatist authorities.
The international Red Cross would “check on the conditions of internment and treatment, deliver essential supplies, and ensure the prisoners of war can contact their families," the organization said.
The Red Cross reiterated it has been unable to visit all the sites it wanted to in connection with the war in Ukraine.
“Blaming the ICRC for being denied full and immediate access does not help prisoners of war or their families,” it said.
Gatilov suggested that security concerns were responsible for delaying another possible visit to the prison in Olenivka, a settlement controlled by the Moscow-backed Donetsk People’s Republic.
“What the ICRC wants is security for these visits,” he said. “Sometimes … it’s not easy to provide that sort of security because the shelling is continuing, and specifically the shelling of the area of Olenivka.”
“Our counterparts in the Red Cross, they understand. They still believe that they can do this,” he said. “They will do this in the future. And the only thing we need is just to discuss the practical arrangements for this visit. From the point of view of security, first of all."
Alexander Pchelyakov, a spokesman for the Russian mission in Geneva, later specified the five dates that ICRC teams already had made to Ukrainian POWs: in Crimea’s Sevastopol on April 11, May 19 and August 4; on May 19 in Olenivka and the Azov Sea coastal town of Novoazovsk; and a July 28 trip to Mulino, a rural area in Russia near the city of Nizhny Novgorod.
In comments that diverged from the findings of U.N. human rights experts and other independent monitors, Gatilov claimed that Ukrainian prisoners of war were “treated quite well” while Russians held by Ukrainian authorities have been subject to torture and “psychological” and “physical” pressure that violates the Geneva Conventions.
A U.N. team of experts last month cited testimonies of beatings, electric shocks and forced nudity in Russian detention facilities.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
5-6-1-2, FIREBALL: 6
(five, six, one, two; FIREBALL: six)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
5-6-1-2, FIREBALL: 6
(five, six, one, two; FIREBALL: six) | https://www.theheraldreview.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Morning-game-17522300.php | 2022-10-20T16:50:48 | en | 0.864891 |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
0-8-1, FIREBALL: 7
(zero, eight, one; FIREBALL: seven)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Morning" game were:
0-8-1, FIREBALL: 7
(zero, eight, one; FIREBALL: seven) | https://www.theheraldreview.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Morning-game-17522298.php | 2022-10-20T16:50:48 | en | 0.819521 |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — Whether it be Halloween stemming from the Celtic festival of Samhain to Veterans Day evolving from the end of World War I and the memorial ceremonies that followed, every holiday comes with a story.
On Oct. 23, the United States will recognize one that can be traced back to Amarillo, Texas, and a man with both money and an infamous mouth: Mother-In-Law Day.
Eugene “Gene” Alexander Howe was a cofounder of the Amarillo Globe-News, organizer of the Goodfellows in response to Dust Bowl conditions in the Texas Panhandle, a board member of the Texas Game and Fish Commission, sportsman, conservationist, columnist, and generally an iconic figure in the history of the High Plains. Howe first came to Amarillo in 1924 and established the Amarillo Globe as an evening paper, which would merge with the Amarillo Daily News in 1926 to become the Amarillo Globe-News.
As noted by the Texas State Historical Association, Howe and his associates began a daily column after the merge called “The Tactless Texan,” written under the name Kernal E. Rasmus (or Erasmus) Tack and signed as “Old Tack.” Often, the columns aimed at finding homes for stray dogs, naming children, matching couples, and otherwise focused on humor and candid opinions. The column also had a hand in controversies fueled by “Old Tack”s tact-lacking, such as when scathing opinions were published about celebrities like Charles A. Lindbergh and opera star Mary Garden. However, one of the more home-bound controversies caused by the column led to the promotional stunt that created National Mother-In-Law Day.
The TSHA described that Howe marked March 5 as National Mother-In-Law Day to honor his own mother-in-law, Nellie Donald, after she was insulted by one of his “tactless” columns. While the exact column that caused the dispute is unclear, Howe announced the first iteration of a Mother-In-Law Day event on Jan. 23, 1934. The initial event was set for March 5, which Paul Howard Carlson noted in “Amarillo: The Story of a Western Town,” coincided with the annual Amarillo Fat Stock Show celebration.
In his announcement, Howe noted, “It is more than likely that Mother-In-Law Day, which is being started in her Amarillo, will spread over the whole of the United States and the world as has Mother’s Day.”
“And personally, I think mothers-in-law are entitled to as much or more honor than mothers.” Howe continued, “In the first place, to be a mother-in-law, one must first be a mother. A mother-in-law is a successful mother.”
While it may have initially been intended as a smaller local event, Carlson said that the Amarillo Mother-In-Law Day gained national attention after Will Rogers spoke about it on his radio program. Afterward, other radio broadcasters, film studios, and reporters paid the event lip service and sent cameras and journalists to see the festivities.
During the 1934 event, noted Carlson, mothers-in-law registered at the Amarillo Hotel and received corsages, and a high school band led a parade that included 2,000 marchers and 6,000 audience members. During the event’s reception where a range of prizes was awarded, Howe unofficially named Donald, “the stateliest and most beautiful.”
From then onward, the parade grew in bombast and notoriety to the point that Texas Governor James V. Allred made the day an official state event. During the 1938 Mother-In-Law Day festivities, as described by Carlson, First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt joined other officials in participating, including five state governors. Amarillo Mayor Ross D. Rogers and Howe presented Roosevelt with “the World’s Largest Bouquet” made up of over 5,000 roses and hoised by a crane. The TSHA noted that the 1938 parade also featured the “world’s largest float” spanning a city block in length and carrying around 590 people, many of whom were mothers-in-law themselves.
Although the specific date for Mother-In-Law Day changed through the decades, newspaper reports in the 1970s tracked the American Society of Florists and Florists’ Transworld Delivery as they, in FTD’s case, aimed to qualify the day as a federal function and otherwise shifted its observance to the last Sunday in October.
While there isn’t much fanfare around Mother-In-Law Day in the present, it still holds a place in the heart and history of the Texas Panhandle, as an opportunity to appreciate often-overlooked relatives, and as a reason to celebrate on a Sunday afternoon. | https://www.ktsm.com/news/national-mother-in-law-day-rooted-in-the-high-plains/ | 2022-10-20T16:50:49 | en | 0.969516 |
One of the perks of school vacations and holidays while growing up was being able to stay up past 10 p.m. on weeknights to watch the network shows that were on at that time — shows such as “Marcus Welby” and “Medical Center.”
It seemed some of the best network shows were on during the late time slot.
In the future, however, it may not be necessary to stay up after 10 to watch network television — there might not be any network television at that time.
NBC was the first network that indicated it might give the 10 p.m. hour back to local stations and it seems to be an idea that is gaining support.
Hearst Television chief Jordan Wertlieb supported the idea of networks giving back the hour when he was part of a local panel discussion in New York.
“I expect they will and I hope they will,” he said.
CBS doesn’t seem to be in favor of the plan, but that’s because it is home to the most popular 10 p.m. shows, including “Blue Bloods,” “CSI: Vegas,” and “NCIS Hawai’i”
The plan, when it was first brought up, seemed like a joke. But now it’s gaining momentum.
The Fox Network at the CW currently do not air any network programming after 10 p.m.
It seems like they might have company in the near future. And we’ll be treated to more local news, which would be the likely candidate to fill that hour.
And here’s another likely candidate to fill that hour — more sleep.
Don’t expect any changes at CBS in the near future, just as long as its “FBI” trifecta continues to pay dividends.
“FBI” was the No. 1. 1 show on television Tuesday with 7.1 million viewers.
“The Voice” landed in the runner-up spot for NBC with 6.1 million viewers.
The “FBI” series regained control of the ratings chart. “FBI International was third Tuesday with a crowd of 6.1 million viewers, followed by “FBI Most Wanted,” which was next in line with 5.3 million viewers.
At the opposite end of the ratings chart was CW’s “The Professionals” with only 261,000 viewers. “The Winchesters,” which received a great deal of buildup being a sequel to “Supernatural,” received only 464,000 viewers.
On cable Tuesday, sports and pro wrestling occupied the first eight slots on the Nielsen chart. The top non-sports program was Fox News Channel’s “Tucker Carlson Tonight,” which attracted 3.34 million viewers.
The good news is that we’re less than two weeks away from the election — and the end of all those negative ads which keep getting repeated over and over again. In two weeks, it will be safe to watch local television again.
A new edition of “Frasier” is about to begin production at Paramount +.
One of the actors who was responsible for a lot of the show’s success the first time it was on the air won’t be around.
Actor John Mahoney, who played Frasier’s dad, Martin Crane, died in 2018.
Kelsey Grammer, who plays “Frasier,” told Fox News Digital that he is still contemplating how to address Manoney’s absence.
“His loss is and was devastating and must be given the proper attention in honor of the extraordinary man he was and the contribution he made to the show and to the acting profession,” Grammer said. “We will most certainly will be honoring him according to his merit. A man of merit he remains to this day.”
Mahoney will be remembered, and that is a good thing. That’s because he played a prominent role for a show that won five consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Comedy Series. He deserves to be remembered, not replaced.
Matt Buckler is television and radio editor of the Journal Inquirer.
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In response to growing demand for sustainable beverage cup options, Ball adds 9-ounce and 12-ounce aluminum cup sizes to its existing 16-ounce, 20-ounce and 24-ounce cup offerings
WESTMINSTER, Colo., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL), a leading global provider of infinitely recyclable aluminum beverage packaging as well as aerospace and other technologies, announced the availability of two new sizes of its infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cup®, therefore broadening the opportunity for venues, concessionaires and more to offer consumers a full portfolio of sustainable cup options. The Ball Aluminum Cup® that is available for food service customers is now composed of 90% recycled content, making it the cup with the highest recycled content rate of any beverage packaging in its category.
The new 9-ounce and 12-ounce cup sizes, which are currently in use at select sports and entertainments venues, are also available for purchase via cupsales@ball.com. Both sizes are juice, wine, and cocktail friendly additions to Ball's 16-ounce, 20-ounce and 24-ounce cup offerings. The full portfolio of sizes provides customers the opportunity to serve a wide variety of beverages – from beer, cocktails, wine, soda, juice and more – to consumers in a more sustainable format.
"It has been inspiring to see continued excitement and growing demand for the Ball Aluminum Cup® since we first introduced the product to consumers in 2019," said Dan Fisher, President and CEO, Ball Corporation. "As a company, we are relentlessly focused on advancing the circular economy. We believe that the expansion of our innovative aluminum cup will continue to drive meaningful change toward both helping our customers reach their sustainability goals and solving the packaging waste crisis."
"We are excited to expand the Ball Aluminum Cup® portfolio and offer our venue and food service customers a full suite of sustainable beverage packaging solutions – from aluminum cans to bottles and cups," said Emily Fong Mitchell, President and General Manager, Ball Aluminum Cups. "At Ball, we're committed to increasing access to the infinitely recyclable aluminum cup, which helps our customers meet growing consumer demand for truly sustainable products."
Ball expanded the portfolio of its lightweight aluminum cups in response to growing customer and consumer preference toward sustainability. In fact, research finds that 85% of consumers have become more sustainable in their purchasing in recent years. To meet the demand for circularity in sports and entertainment venues and to help reduce waste and strengthen recycling, Ball has introduced the new cup sizes in venues across the U.S., including Ball Arena, Red Rocks Amphitheater, SoFi Stadium, and more. All cup sizes, including the new 9-ounce and 12-ounce cups, are available for purchase in bulk directly from Ball, while additional packs, including the 9-ounce cup, are available on Amazon.
Infinitely recyclable and economically valuable, aluminum is the most sustainable beverage packaging material, and, like aluminum cans, aluminum cups can be easily recycled. In fact, 75 percent of the aluminum ever produced is still in use today and aluminum cans, cups and bottles can be recycled and back on a store shelf in about 60 days. In addition to its sustainability and recycling strengths, the aluminum cup is lightweight, sturdy, cool to the touch and provides an elevated drinking experience.
For more information on the full Ball Aluminum Cup® portfolio, a forthcoming limited-edition holiday cup, and where to purchase, please visit https://www.ball.com/aluminumcups/venue-foodservice.
About Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation supplies innovative, sustainable aluminum packaging solutions for beverage, personal care and household products customers, as well as aerospace and other technologies and services primarily for the U.S. government. Ball Corporation and its subsidiaries employ 24,300 people worldwide and reported 2021 net sales of $13.8 billion. For more information, visit www.ball.com, or connect with us on Facebook or Twitter.
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L&T Finance net income surges 81 pc to Rs 406 crore on record loan sales
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L&T Finance Holdings on Thursday reported an 81 per cent jump in net income at Rs 406 crore for the September quarter, helped by better asset quality and record high retail advances.
The leading non-banking credit company said it logged the highest-ever quarterly retail disbursements in the September quarter, and the retail book has crossed the Rs 50,000-crore mark.
In the quarter under review, the incremental retail loans rose by Rs 10,238 crore, up 84 per cent. As a result, the retail portfolio mix is at 58 per cent now, up from 47 per cent in Q2FY22, taking the overall retail book to Rs 52,040 crore.
The numbers were also boosted by best collections across businesses, and the total collections across retail businesses stood at Rs 7,587 crore in Q2, a growth of 17 percent, the company said.
Consumer loan disbursements rose 32 per cent to Rs 1,328 crore while SME loan disbursements crossed Rs 200 crore.
The key profitability gauge -- net interest margin -- rose 85 basis points to 8.43 per cent.
The company has made an additional provision of Rs 1,096 crore or 1.28 per cent of standard assets over and above standard provisions, it said.
Dinanath Dubhashi, Managing Director of L&T Finance, said the September quarter numbers show the accelerated retailisation of its business as a result of which retail disbursements are at an all-time high, even surpassing the highest ever retail disbursements registered in the last quarter.
Rural business, including micro loans, continued the strong momentum in disbursements and recorded the highest ever quarterly disbursements of Rs 4,418 crore during the quarter, with the book growing 40 per cent, he said.
Farmer finance grew steadily with disbursements of Rs 1,304 crore, which is up 14 per cent while urban finance which forms its consumer loans business continued to grow and achieved a monthly run-rate of over Rs 400 crore.
Two-wheeler finance saw the highest-ever quarterly disbursements at Rs 1,721 crore, a growth of 38 per cent and retail home loans & loan against property segment grew 19 per cent to Rs 1,118 crore.
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BULLOCH COUNTY, Ga. (WSAV) – A college student in Georgia died after being hit by a plane propeller on Sunday night.
Sani Aliyu, 21, had disembarked from a single-engine Cessna 172 after landing at the Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport and began walking toward the front of the plane when he was struck by the propeller, according to Bulloch County Coroner Jake Futch.
The victim had been returning from a trip with three others, a spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration said.
The FAA did not release any information on the identity of the passengers.
Aliyu, a student at Georgia Southern University, was originally from Nigeria, Futch said.
Georgia Southern University released a statement following news of Aliyu’s death, and confirmed that counseling will be available for students who need it.
“We were deeply saddened to hear about the tragic incident that involved one of our students Sunday night,” said Dr. Aileen C. Dowell, the Associate Vice President and Dean of Students at the university. “I have already been in touch with his family and professors and we have mobilized all available resources to provide counseling and any other assistance the university can give.”
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board continue to investigate the student’s death. | https://www.ktsm.com/news/national-news/college-student-in-georgia-dies-after-being-hit-by-plane-propeller/ | 2022-10-20T16:50:55 | en | 0.976371 |
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) — Oklahoma executes Benjamin Cole who was convicted of killing his 9-month-old daughter in 2002.
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Pumpkins can be repurposed from a Halloween decoration to a Halloween treat. Here are 10 suggestions on how to enjoy it on your table.
Pumpkin Dessert: Mix ½ cup of pumpkin purée with ½ cup of vanilla soy milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons of maple syrup, and a pinch of nutmeg and/or cinnamon. Sautée over low to medium heat for 10 minutes until warm. Top your favorite low-fat frozen yogurt with the pumpkin spice sauce.
Salad Topping: Add roasted pumpkin cubes to your favorite salad. Complement it with toasted pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries.
Stuff it: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove the top and seeds of a pumpkin. Mix diced apples, pineapple, and raisins with cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Fill pumpkin with mixture, replace top and bake on a baking sheet for 1 hour. Scoop sides of pumpkin down into apple mixture.
Pumpkin Parfait: Layer low-fat vanilla yogurt with pumpkin purée and low-fat granola for a quick and delicious snack. Mix a pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg with the purée to enhance the fall flavors.
Pumpkin and Squash: Roast or sauté diced pumpkin with diced squash and/or sweet potatoes. Add a touch of cayenne for a fall fiesta.
Toast it: Mix pumpkin purée with a touch of pure maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon. Spread mixture on whole-grain toast.
Pumpkin muffins: Replace apple sauce with pumpkin purée in your favorite apple-bran muffin recipe.
Shake it: Blend 1 cup of pumpkin purée with 1 cup of nonfat milk, 1 banana, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons of honey. Add ice cubes if desired and blend again. Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Pumpkin seeds: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss seeds with a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 30 to 45 minutes, tossing every 10 minutes. Try spicing them up with cayenne or cinnamon and brown sugar.
30-Minute pumpkin soup recipe: Try pairing this 30-Minute Pumpkin Soup with a favorite sandwich for a delicious fall meal.
This is a perfect soup for cool fall and winter evenings. It’s slightly spicy and a perfect complement to grilled sandwiches. Try it with provolone and prosciutto paninis.
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 cans (29 ounces total) vegetable broth, low-sodium
In a large saucepan, sauté onion and red pepper in margarine until almost tender.
Add the corn (thawed if frozen), jalapenos, garlic, and chili powder. Sauté for 2 minutes longer.
Stir in the broth, pumpkin, salt, and cayenne pepper until blended. Bring to a boil.
Once brought to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in lime juice and serve.
Preparation time: 30 minutes.
Recipe courtesy of the North Carolina State Plants for Human Health Institute.
Nutrition information per serving: Calories: 120, Total Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 0g, % of Calories from Fat: 30%, % Calories from Sat Fat: 0%, Protein: 3g, Carbohydrates: 19g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Dietary Fiber: 5 g, Sodium: 115 mg. | https://www.journalinquirer.com/living/food_and_drink/10-ways-to-enjoy-pumpkins/article_f3aa4470-508b-11ed-990a-e3cfecb592a5.html | 2022-10-20T16:50:55 | en | 0.794233 |
OSLO, Norway, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Borr Drilling Limited (NYSE and OSE: "BORR") is pleased to announce that its joint venture company in Mexico (Perfomex) has entered into new contracts for the Company's five premium jack-up rigs "Galar", "Gersemi", "Grid", "Njord" and "Odin" with OPEX Perforadora S.A. de C.V. and Perforadora Profesional Akal I S.A. de C.V, providers of integrated well services to Pemex.
The contracts are effective from October 20, 2022 and will maintain all five rigs contracted until December 31, 2025 for a combined contract value of $715 million, including upfront cash payments of $33 million in total. Further, these agreements incorporate enhanced terms that are expected to improve the economic efficiency of the business.
Borr Drilling Limited provides the five rigs on a bareboat basis to the joint ventures with bareboat earnings equivalent to residual cash from the day-rate earnings less payments of operating expenses and other fees in the joint ventures.
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LOUISIANA, Mo. (AP) — The police chief in a small Missouri town has been charged with felony drug crimes after his girlfriend's brother was found dead from an apparent overdose in the police chief’s home.
William Jones, 50, was charged Wednesday with second-degree drug trafficking, possession of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence. He was jailed on $150,000 cash-only bond.
Jones is the police chief in Louisiana, Missouri, a town of 3,200 residents along the Mississippi River, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) north of St. Louis.
Jones' girlfriend, Alexis Thone, 25, also was charged with second-degree drug trafficking and possession of a controlled substance. She was jailed on $100,000 cash-only bond.
Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte said an off-duty Louisiana police officer called authorities just before 10 p.m. Tuesday to report a death at the home occupied by Jones and Thone. Responders found Gabriel Thone, 24, dead.
Gabriel Thone was the brother of Alexis Thone. Their 21-year-old brother was at the home in respiratory distress, the sheriff said, but was revived with naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses.
Jones was arrested Wednesday afternoon during a traffic stop in Louisiana.
It wasn't immediately clear if Jones was still police chief. The mayor did not respond to phone and email messages on Thursday, and a woman answering the phone at City Hall declined to answer questions. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Small-town-Missouri-police-chief-charged-in-17522373.php | 2022-10-20T16:50:59 | en | 0.978154 |
DoT to 'activate' conversion of VIL dues into equity after seeing firm action on fundraising
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The telecom ministry will 'activate' its plan to convert dues of Vodafone Idea into equity as soon as the telco demonstrates firm commitment as a serious long-term player in the market through fundraising or any other confidence-building measure, according to a senior government official.
The nod from market regulator SEBI came in earlier this year for the dues-to-equity conversion, and the Telecom Department is ready to ''take the plunge'' once VIL takes some ''positive action''.
Any confidence-building measure would act as an assurance for the Department of Telecom (DoT), given that the government will neither have board representation in Vodafone Idea nor does it plan to interfere with decision-making within the telco despite the conversion giving it nearly 33 per cent stake.
Sources said necessary clearances came in from SEBI and DIPAM, and that DoT too is fully committed to supporting cash-strapped Vodafone Idea with the proposal to convert dues of the ailing telco into equity, as per a decision of the Union Cabinet.
Sources said DoT does not wish to dictate to the telco what the positive actions can be taken and has, instead, left it to the company's own prerogative.
Many innovative mechanisms exist and DoT is waiting eagerly for those measures to be taken, to action its proposal for conversion of dues into equity.
One such measure could be dilution of stake by promoters, or fundraising from a new investor. The board of Vodafone Idea (VIL) is slated to meet on Friday (October 21) to consider issuance of debentures convertible into equity shares on a preferential basis, to a vendor. Speculations are rife that the unnamed vendor may be Indus Towers.
''...we wish to inform you that a meeting of the board of directors of the company is scheduled to be held on Friday, 21st October...to consider and evaluate a proposal for issuance of debenture securities convertible into equity shares on a preferential/private placement basis to a vendor,'' VIL had said in a BSE filing on Wednesday.
The company did not divulge more details, including the name of the vendor, but said the proposal is subject to regulatory and statutory approvals, including shareholders' nod.
VIL's larger rivals -- Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel -- have drawn up ambitious plans and committed firm timeines for expanding network coverage in India, the world's second-biggest smartphone market after China. Vodafone Idea, the country's struggling third telecom player, plans to begin the journey to roll out 5G services, but has not offered specific timelines for the launch or coverage.
Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla -- while speaking at the inauguration of India Mobile Congress 2022 and launch of 5G services in the country by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 1 -- had said the company will begin its 5G roll-out journey soon.
''We will soon begin 5G roll-out journey. We will leverage our strong presence in rural India, our enterprise customers, our tech partners, and global experience of Vodafone Group for progressively rolling out our 5G network and services in the coming period,'' Birla had then said. Financial pressures have been mounting on debt-ridden Vodafone Idea, despite the company opting to convert about Rs 16,000 crore of interest liability payable to the Centre into government equity. Mobile tower giant Indus Towers is learnt to have asked Vodafone Idea to clear outstanding dues and pay on time every month for continuity of business post-November. Sources had earlier said that American Tower Corporation (ATC), which has 75,000 mobile towers in India, too was mulling steps to secure its dues.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/2221421-dot-to-activate-conversion-of-vil-dues-into-equity-after-seeing-firm-action-on-fundraising | 2022-10-20T16:50:58 | en | 0.945322 |
(NEXSTAR) – The world was first mesmerized by the stellar view of cosmic pillars in 1995 thanks to the Hubble Space Telescope. Now, almost three decades later, NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is giving us an even more stunning view.
Known as the Pillars of Creation, the dusty towers some 6,500 light-years away are regarded as a birthplace of stars.
According to NASA, the Pillars of Creation are just a fraction of a star-forming region within the Eagle Nebula, which was discovered in 1745 by Swiss astronomer Jean-Philippe Loys de Chéseaux.
Hidden within the columns are newborn stars, some of which can be seen in the newest image from the James Webb telescope.
Side-by-side images of the Pillars of Creation, as seen by Hubble (on the left) and Webb (on the right), can be viewed below. Webb’s Near-Infrared Camera was able to capture an even more detailed view than Hubble, offering a better glimpse of the newborn stars.
The red orbs seen in Webb’s version will, eventually, collapse under their own gravity, heat up, and form new stars, NASA explains. Stars that are still forming create the lava-like lines on the edges of the columns.
When new stars are forming, NASA explains that they can sometimes shoot out supersonic jets that collide with other material. This can lead to bow shocks, leaving wavy patterns. This also creates energetic hydrogen molecules, causing the crimson glow.
The young stars pictured above are estimated to be a few hundred thousand years old — relatively young in the lifespan of stars. NASA will use Webb’s newest image to better understand star formation.
You don’t need an expensive space telescope to view the Eagle Nebula, either. According to NASA, the nebula can be best viewed in July with even a small telescope. A larger telescope and even better viewing conditions can offer a glimpse at the Pillars of Creation. | https://www.ktsm.com/news/national-news/james-webb-telescope-captures-stunning-image-of-pillars-of-creation-what-to-look-for/ | 2022-10-20T16:51:01 | en | 0.943427 |
Adult Happy Meal at McDonald’s, known formally (and synergistically) as the Cactus Plant Flea Market Happy Meal, debuted this month to grown-up sighs of at last and finally and: So I’m really doing this? I’m buying an adult Happy Meal. I’ve reached rock bottom.
Yes, from the Chicago-based folks who refused to extend breakfast past 10:30 a.m. for decades then gave us all-day breakfast only to sideline it when the pandemic blew up, comes (to quote the marketing) that old childhood “feeling of pure joy when you ordered a Happy Meal.”
I just bought one, and literally it is a cardboard box of recycled nostalgia.
It is intended to be an unnecessary splurge of self-love. Like a Home Depot hot dog. But for adults concerned about their health, there is no veggie option. There is no salad or McMaki Roll option. There is no new McDonald’s food product that suggests you’re a different person than the person you were the last time you enjoyed a Happy Meal.
You choose from a Big Mac or Chicken McNuggets — whimsically nicknamed on the packaging here as “Ball,” “Boot,” “Bone” and “Bell.” And yet, they’re not exactly whimsically priced at around $10 and $11 (depending on the McDonald’s). Also printed on the box — which is wider and squatter than a traditional Happy Meal, like a foldable Pizza Hut — is the “ba da ba ba ba” of the McDonald’s jingle and a sorta-emoji, Prince-ish note that reads:
“We (heart) 2 c u (smiley face).”
Smiling, though, is not what happens here. If you’re planning to buy one of these adult Happy Meals, I promise you will feel shame. You will be embarrassed, however briefly. Once you could order a Happy Meal on the assumption the person taking your order would figure that you were bringing it to a child. But to ask for “one of those adult Happy Meals” as an adult feels akin to requesting a price check on adult diapers.
The Happy Meal — which carries a disputed origin and a complex 40-plus year history of filling landfills with Disney tie-ins and childhoods with runaway obesity — was originally created to make a trip to McDonald’s an inevitability for cash-strapped families. It worked too well. In fact, adult toy collectors have long bought Happy Meals with an eye on resale. By its price and design, this adult Happy Meal is closer to a Bougie Happy Meal.
Take Cactus Plant Flea Market.
If you already knew the answer, you likely wouldn’t be eating at McDonald’s. It’s a high-end streetwear brand, partnering with a fast-food giant periodically eager to appear relevant. A peek at the Cactus Plant Flea Market website offers $60 Grimace T-shirts and $130 sweatshirts emblazoned with the image of McDonald’s moist toilettes. I believe we call this postmodern advertising.
Other than a burger or nuggets, the Adult Happy Meal comes with a drink and fries, and of course, a toy. A freaky adult collectible thing, one of four plastic figures — Grimace, the Hamburglar, Birdie the Early Bird and a new addition, Cactus Buddy, a disturbing smiley creature who looks like he’s eaten a lot of McDonald’s. He has two sets of eyeballs. Actually, in a nod to offbeat CPFM style, each of the figures has two sets of eyes. I received a four-eyed Hamburglar, and his face has become so unnerving, I can’t look at it.
Actually, there is one other thing included with these new Adult Happy Meals, though it’s more intangible. It’s the promise of escape, the sensation of feeling young again, the pleasure of having a meal of one’s own.
Or if you’re an adult, it’s just a $10 boxed lunch. | https://www.journalinquirer.com/living/food_and_drink/adult-happy-meals-at-mcdonald-s-are-pricy-shame-inducing-boxes-of-nostalgia-with-a/article_7884b934-508f-11ed-97e7-17a144496561.html | 2022-10-20T16:51:02 | en | 0.943442 |
NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is facing a $1 billion class action lawsuit in the U.K. over allegations it uses an algorithm to favor its own products and those of third-party sellers who use its storage and delivery services.
The litigation is being spearheaded by the law firm Hausfeld & Co LLP, which said in a news release that anyone who lives in the U.K. and made purchases on Amazon since October 2016 is eligible to be a claimant. The suit is expected to be filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London by the end of October.
The lawsuit will focus primarily on Amazon’s “Buy Box” feature, a coveted spot that makes items more visible to shoppers and thereby lead to more sales for merchants listed there. The box features a product from a single seller, though many more might offer the same item.
In the news release, the law firm detailed it will allege many users wrongly assume the buy box offers them the best deals, but Amazon uses a “secretive” algorithm to feature its own products or those sold by merchants that use its fulfillment and delivery services. The lawsuit claims Amazon breached competition law, abused its dominance in e-commerce and obscured better deals by leading customers towards these featured offers.
“Other sellers, who do not pay for Amazon’s fulfilment services, are nearly always excluded from the Buy Box, stifling their ability to offer consumers a better deal, and leaving consumers out of pocket,” the statement from the law firm said.
Amazon said the claim was “without merit" and noted the company has focused on supporting the 85,000 businesses that sell their products on its U.K. marketplace. It also said more than half of sales of physical products on that marketplace come from third-party sellers.
“We always work to feature offers that provide customers with low prices and fast delivery," the company said in a prepared statement.
Amazon's Buy Box and potential preferencing of certain products have long been a subject of scrutiny by lawmakers and regulators. In July, Britain’s antitrust watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority, said it would investigate Amazon over suspected anti-competitive practices, including how it selects listings for its Buy Box. That same month, Amazon said it would provide equal treatment for all sellers when ranking offers for the buy box as part of several concessions it made to resolve two antitrust investigations by the European Union. Last year, regulators in Italy fined the company 1.13 billion euros ($1.3 billion), accusing it of stifling competition over similar concerns. | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/Amazon-faces-1B-class-action-lawsuit-in-the-UK-17522477.php | 2022-10-20T16:51:02 | en | 0.974249 |
Live streamed with Brighton 'Iso Hov' Hobbs winning top prize of $10,000
RICHMOND, BC, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In September Edifier, world-leading consumer audio, announced its partnership with new age sports media and talent management brand Playmaker to produce the new basketball event: The Cage.
The Cage, a fast paced basketball event took place on the 10th September and pitted the world's most talent one-on-one influencers against each other over a 6 week period. Competing in a one-on-one 'King of the Court' style contest, the best streetballers including Max 'Maxisnicee' Perandize, Ryan 'HeziGod' Carter and Miami natives Clint 'C-No' Noel and Tremayne 'Coach Russ' Russell competed for the top prize. Professional streetballer Brighton 'Iso Hov' Hobbs emerged victorious winning $10,000 and the inaugural bragging rights for The Cage.
Held in front of a standing room-only crowd at The Underline's Urban Gym Flex Court, fans and celebrity athletes including Miami Heat and University of Kansas legend Mario Chalmers, and Miami Dolphins star Trill Williams enjoyed the contest at the venue, whilst more than 17,000 people streamed the event. All attendees were given the opportunity to win Edifier headphones and more than 50 sets were given away throughout the event.
"We were pleased to support the first The Cage event in partnership with Playmaker. The response of fans and the social media audience has been exceptional, with over 10 million people reached and an earned media value of over $515,000 throughout the contest." Stated Frank He, Edifier's Global Marketing Director. "Our successful partnership showcased the latest Edifier products to the audience and also combined our passion for audio together with sport in a way we have not done before."
For more information on Edifier, visit Edifier.com or follow @edifier_global on Instagram.
About Edifier:
Edifier specializes in the design and manufacture of premium audio solutions that showcase technological innovation and design excellence. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Beijing, China, Edifier delivers outstanding sound experience through a wide range of audio systems for personal entertainment and professional use. Renowned for its award-winning design philosophy, expertise and innovation in acoustic technology, and superior manufacturing standards, Edifier is one of today's leading innovators of audio electronics.
More information about Edifier is available online at www.edifier.com
About Playmaker:
Playmaker is a sports & gaming media and management company based in South Florida, whose focus centers on expanding the brands of athletes and celebrities. Playmaker has seen a digital reach of over 2.2 billion impressions over the last year through its various social media platforms and exciting digital content. On the management side, Playmaker represents some of the greatest talents in the world of sports and culture, including the NBA's Nate Robinson, part-owner Tracy McGrady; NFL stars such as Xavien Howard and Corey Clement, and social media influencers such as Infamous Kayce, Nikki Blades, and Cassy Athena.
More information about Playmaker is available online at PlaymakerHQ.com.
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LLOYD, N.Y. (WTEN) — Police in Lloyd, New York, have arrested a woman accused of letting her 10-year-old get an arm tattoo, along with the tattoo artist who inked the child.
Crystal Thomas, 33, was arrested on October 4. She was charged with one count of endangering the welfare of a child, a Class A misdemeanor.
If convicted, Thomas could face up to one year in prison or three years’ probation.
Police in Lloyd later confirmed they had tracked down the artist, whom they identified as Austin L. Smith, and arrested him Sunday. Smith was charged with unlawfully dealing with a child, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Both Thomas and Smith were released ahead of their scheduled court dates. Thomas is due back in court Thursday, while Smith is slated to appear Nov. 3.
In New York, tattooing anyone under the age of 18, even with parental consent, is against the law. Such an offense is considered a Class B misdemeanor. | https://www.ktsm.com/news/national-news/mom-tattoo-artist-arrested-after-10-year-old-child-gets-arm-tattoo-police-say/ | 2022-10-20T16:51:07 | en | 0.981456 |
WINDSOR LOCKS — Adam Brick and his wife, Sarah, have been out of culinary school for only about six years, but when the opportunity came for them to have their own establishment, they jumped at the chance.
The intimate restaurant on Ella Grasso Turnpike, simply known as The Deli, opened under their management in 2019.
“The previous owner was a friend of my mother’s,” Adam, a graduate of Johnson and Wales University, said. “She wanted to sell the deli and retire and she asked if I would like to do it since I was a culinary school graduate. I had been working at restaurants for a few years and I was willing to take on the challenge.
“I thought it was a good first step as a restaurant owner,” he said. “I didn’t think it would be something where I would be throwing myself into the fire right away, (such as) owning a big bar or restaurant. I thought this would be a good first step to gain managerial practice to understand how a restaurant works and how owning a restaurant works.”
Adam said he worked as a line cook all over the country during and after his time as a student, including at Manchester Country Club before taking over the The Deli. He said it was a welcome change of pace for him.
“It was something I hadn’t done before,” Adam said. “I was always doing dinners. I never really worked at a lunch place or a sandwich place.”
When it came to preparing The Deli for opening, Adam found his creative inspiration from his time working on Martha’s Vineyard.
“There’s an old sandwich shop I used to go to in Martha’s Vineyard,” he said. “It’s pretty much the inspiration for this place. I loved their concept and their sandwiches and I thought this would be a good opportunity.”
When designing the menu, Adam said his goal was to make everything as fresh as possible, including getting bread from Sanremo Bakery in Berlin every two days.
“We changed everything about how this place was run besides slicing the meat,” he said. “I brought in a lot of my sense of using fresh flavors, fresh ingredients. I use a lot of local produce when it’s in season as well. I try to make everything fresh every day. I try not to cut corners.
“It’s a completely new menu from when we took over,” he said. “We’ve shrunk it down to a more manageable size. We have something for everybody. We have a great build-your-own sandwich as well. So you can build whatever you want that we can accommodate. We really are about giving the guest what they want.”
Adam’s personal favorite sandwiches are drawn from his own life. The Mackinac Club, a turkey, bacon, cranberry relish, lettuce, tomato, and garlic mayo, he said is based off a sandwich he made early in his career.
“All I was allowed to do there was make salads and make sandwiches,” he said. “That turkey club, I probably made over 600 of them over the summer. It would be a good homage to where I first started. It’s actually one of our most popular sandwiches.”
The Fuller Street, a roast beef, coleslaw, horseradish sauce, and Swiss cheese, was inspired from his time at Martha’s Vineyard.
“Fuller Street is a beach at Martha’s Vineyard where I met my wife when we worked there together,” he said.
“She’s an integral part of all of this,” he said of his wife, Sarah. “We wouldn’t be here without her.”
Sarah is responsible for all the artwork in the restaurant, Adam said.
Sarah, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, said she and Adam came up with the recipes together.
“Everything about it is Adam and I thinking of ideas,” she said. “It’s nice to be creative here. We both really enjoy doing that.”
Sarah said her personal favorite dishes are The Smokey Blues and the Deli Deluxe.
“They taste really good,” she said. “The Smokey Blues has smoked turkey, bacon, barbecue sauce, coleslaw, pickles, and Swiss cheese. The Deli Deluxe is ham, turkey, lettuce, onion, American cheese, and mayo, but I use honey mustard.”
Adam said they also offer specials that change about every three days.
“We post our specials on Facebook every day,” he said. If a special does well, it can end up on the regular menu.
“We’re always open to adding things to the menu, especially if it sells really well,” Sarah said.
Another highlight on the menu is The Deli’s smoothies.
“Nothing is made with ice or water,” Adam said of their smoothies. “Everything is made with fresh frozen fruit and almond milk and agave nectar for sweetener. It’s all vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian. I love the smoothies. I think it’s a great concept we have here.”
He said that the two of them have become comfortable with their current situation at The Deli.
“I really enjoy the lunch crowd,” he said. “I really enjoy the hours we do. It’s less stress than working at a restaurant with a bar and everything.”
He and Sarah said they would like to expand their restaurant to be able to seat more people and also get more equipment that would help expand their menu.
“If we could replicate this and add a few more things in a bigger space, that would be ideal,” Adam said.
“A bigger space would definitely help us,” Sarah said. | https://www.journalinquirer.com/living/food_and_drink/culinary-grads-put-their-stamp-on-the-deli/article_76e3c63a-4fc0-11ed-b50f-a35302c9faa2.html | 2022-10-20T16:51:08 | en | 0.987303 |
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — When the United Kingdom walked out of the European Union two years ago, Brexit supporters believed British pragmatism and common sense would not only see them through but also allow their country to flourish as it stood alone.
That self-image was, many felt, part of British exceptionalism, part of the national brand.
Events of the past 12 months, with three British prime ministers occupying No. 10 Downing Street after Liz Truss quit Thursday following just 45 days in office, have shattered that image.
“There is no question that the U.K.’s standing in the world has been severely battered by (Truss’s resignation) and by the revolving door of prime ministers,” said Bronwen Maddox, director of the international affairs think tank Chatham House.
“For the U.K. to regain respect — and an image of reliability — it needs to acquire another soon, one who is capable of putting policies into action,” Maddox added.
Years of political turbulence followed the U.K. referendum vote to abandon the other 27 countries in the EU. British politics descended into warring factions, and Truss’s transient administration may have been the climax of that turbulent period.
The recent British narrative left some shaking their heads. Former Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt tweeted after Truss’s resignation: “Downhill downhill from Brexit. But tragic tragic for a great nation.”
The U.K.’s attempt to redefine itself has gone off course. Far from the Cool Britannia moniker of 25 years ago, the country is now often dubbed Broken Britain.
The next British leader’s in-tray includes mending strained diplomatic and economic ties with the EU, its biggest trading partner, as part of a wider effort at restoring government credibility and reliability.
The post-divorce antagonism and quarreling, especially over trade rules and the status of the Northern Ireland border, made the EU deeply wary of Britain.
After Truss quit, EU leaders expressed hope that relations might improve.
“I hope in any case that Great Britain can find stability as rapidly as possible, and move forward,” French President Emmanuel Macron said at an EU summit in Brussels. “It’s good for us, and it’s good for our Europe.”
Irish Prime Minister Micheal Martin agreed that a lot is at stake.
“Stability is very important,” he said, “given the fairly significant geopolitical issues facing Europe (like) the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis.”
Amid the chaotic scenes at Westminster, Maddox from Chatham House found a grain of optimism. The authority of Parliament and other U.K. bodies, such as the Bank of England, were “reaffirmed” in recent days, she said.
“It might not seem that way to observers around the world but (Truss’s) departure marks a victory for the institutions of the U.K,” she said.
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Chargie will deploy stations at multi-family communities through $436M program
CULVER CITY, Calif., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chargie, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has been selected as a turn-key vendor for Southern California Edison's Charge Ready Program. As the largest utility-led electric vehicle charging program in the nation, Charge Ready provides EV infrastructure solutions for multi-family, public sector, and commercial properties.
The Turn-Key Installation option of Charge Ready offers full-service solutions to eligible residential multi-family properties located in top quartile disadvantaged communities (DAC) within the SCE service area. For properties that qualify, this includes the design, purchase, installation, and operation of EV charging equipment. Chargie will perform select services to deploy and manage EV infrastructure at these properties, helping the utility achieve its goal of adding more than 30,000 new chargers throughout the service area.
"Chargie was founded in Southern California, and we are proud to be serving the region we call home," said Chargie CEO Zach Jennings. "We're committed to making EVs accessible for all and this represents an incredible step toward achieving that. Together with SCE, we will power a reliable charging experience drivers can trust and infrastructure so crucial to meeting California's electrification goals."
In addition to being selected as a turn-key vendor, Chargie continues to be an Approved Network Provider for the Charge Ready Program. Under this designation, Chargie is available to assist properties with other SCE Charge Ready options including its Charging Infrastructure and Rebate Program and New Construction Rebate Program. To learn more, visit chargie.com and sce.com/evbusiness/chargeready.
Chargie is a leading provider of intelligent, intuitive and reliable electric vehicle charging solutions for modern commercial buildings, multifamily communities and the growing number of EV drivers. We design, install, manage and operate leading-edge charging infrastructure around the country for residential properties, office buildings, retail locations, healthcare facilities, transportation hubs and more. Learn more at chargie.com.
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ITC profit rises 24 pc to Rs 4,670.32 crore; revenue up 25.35 pc at Rs 18,608 crore in Q2
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ITC Ltd on Thursday reported a 24.08 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 4,670.32 crore in the second quarter of FY23, led by a strong performance across segments including cigarettes and agri business.
The company had posted a net profit of Rs 3,763.73 crore during the July-September quarter of the previous fiscal, it said in a regulatory filing.
Its revenue from operations rose 25.35 per cent to Rs 18,608 crore in the second quarter of the current fiscal compared to Rs 14,844.38 crore in the year-ago period.
ITC's total expenses were at Rs 12,823.87 crore, up 25 per cent in Q2/FY 2022-23, as against Rs 10,258.26 crore in the corresponding quarter.
''Strong performance continues across segments,'' said the multi-conglomerate in its earnings statement.
Economic activity continued to gather momentum during the quarter along with improvement in business and consumer sentiments.
''However, input prices remained elevated even as some commodities witnessed softening in course of the quarter. Inflationary headwinds continued to weigh on consumption expenditure which was partly offset by the early onset of the festive season this year in some parts of the country,'' it said.
Amidst such a challenging operating environment, ITC's focus on ''accelerated digital adoption, customer centricity, execution excellence and agility'' enabled it to continue to deliver strong growth across operating segments during the quarter, the Kolkata-headquartered firm said.
During the quarter, revenue from the 'total FMCG' segment, which also includes cigarettes, was up 22.07 per cent to Rs 12,529.64 crore. It was Rs 10,263.67 crore in Q2/FY22.
Revenue from the cigarette business was up 22.75 per cent to Rs 7,635.38 crore in the July-September quarter of this fiscal. It was Rs 6,219.84 crore in the corresponding quarter last fiscal.
This was ''backed by deterrent actions by enforcement agencies'', which enabled continued volume recovery from illicit trade, said ITC.
ITC continues to ''reinforce market standing by fortifying the product portfolio through innovation, democratising premiumisation across segments and enhancing product availability'' backed by superior on-ground execution, it added.
ITC's revenue from the FMCG-others segment was also up 21.03 per cent to Rs 4,894.26 crore in Q2/FY23 as against Rs 4,043.83 crore in the year-ago period.
ITC's FMCG-others segment consists of branded packaged foods such as staples, snacks, meals, dairy and beverages, confections, apparel, education and stationery products, personal care products, safety matches and incense sticks.
''The FMCG businesses witnessed strong growth across channels and markets (both urban and rural) driven by a ramp-up in outlet coverage, enhanced penetration and last mile execution,'' it said.
ITC, which has brands, including Aashirvaad, Sunfeast, Bingo, Fiama, Vivel and Classmate, said the sharp escalation in input costs was mitigated through strategic cost management, premiumisation, supply chain agility, judicious pricing actions, fiscal incentives, leveraging digital and optimising channel assortments.
Staples & Convenience Foods recorded ''robust growth'' during the quarter mainly driven by biscuits, atta and noodles. While discretionary/Out of Home categories as snacks, confectionery, agarbattis and fragrances continue to witness strong traction.
Revenue from ITC's Hotels segment was up 80.16 per cent to Rs 560.37 crore in comparison to a lower base of the pandemic-impacted corresponding quarter. It was Rs 311.04 crore in Q2/FY22.
In April-June quarter ARR (average room rent) and occupancy was ''ahead of pre-pandemic levels'' driven by retail (packages), leisure, weddings and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) segments.
ITC's agribusiness was up 43.06 per cent to Rs 4,038.74 crore during the period under review. It was Rs 2,823.07 crore in the July-September quarter of the last fiscal.
''The business continues to enhance value capture by steadily growing its value-added portfolio straddling multiple value chains comprising spices, coffee, frozen marine products and processed fruits etc, leveraging the company's deep rural linkages and extensive sourcing expertise,'' it said.
ITC's revenue from 'paperboards, paper and packaging' segment was at Rs 2,287.58 crore, up 25 per cent from Rs 1,829.72 crore earlier.
During the quarter, Value Added Paperboard (VAP) sales grew at a ''rapid pace'' aided by higher realisation and strong exports performance. While fine paper segment also witnessed growth helped with pick up in the publications and notebooks segments.
Revenue from other segments, which includes its information technology services, branded residences etc, was up 8.88 per cent to Rs 801.69 crore as against Rs 736.27 crore of Q2/FY22.
Meanwhile, in a separate filing, ITC said its board in a meeting held on Thursday recommended for re-appointment of Nakul Anand as a Director and also as a whole-time director of the company for a period of one year with effect from January 3, 2023.
Shares of ITC Ltd on Thursday settled at Rs 349.70 on BSE, up 0.77 per cent from the previous close.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) | https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/business/2221424-itc-profit-rises-24-pc-to-rs-467032-crore-revenue-up-2535-pc-at-rs-18608-crore-in-q2 | 2022-10-20T16:51:07 | en | 0.962034 |
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin taxpayers group that unsuccessfully brought a lawsuit seeking to block President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.
The Brown County Taxpayers Association on Wednesday asked the high court to put the program on hold and consider the group's appeal. Federal officials have not responded to the filing, WLUK-TV reported.
The suit filed by the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty on behalf of the taxpayers group argued it was an overextension of executive power that improperly sidestepped Congress.
The complaint was thrown out by a federal judge in Wisconsin and then rejected by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. U.S. District Judge William C. Griesbach also nixed an emergency motion for injunction.
The debt relief plan began accepting applications on Monday.
Biden enacted the program under the HEROES Act, which was passed after the Sept. 11 attacks sparked an American-led military campaign aimed at terrorism. The act gave the executive branch authority to forgive student loan debt in association with military operations or national emergencies. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Taxpayer-group-asks-high-court-to-stop-loan-17522425.php | 2022-10-20T16:51:11 | en | 0.954562 |
(WJW) — To be fair, getting too close to anyone’s face may prove a little terrifying. But a finalist in the 2022 Nikon Small World Photomicrography Competition captured an image that sheds light on something we’re not used to seeing.
This evil-looking mutant being is actually just the face of a humble ant — causing quite the stir on social media. What’s most surprising is it didn’t even make the Top 20 photos in the competition, which aims to show off nature on a microscopic level. Instead, Eugenijus Kavaliauskas’ up-close-and-personal capture was named as an image of distinction.
So what did garner first place this year? An image of an embryonic hand of a Madagascar giant day gecko, taken by Grigorii Timin from the University of Geneva.
“Masterfully blending imaging technology and artistic creativity, Timin utilized high-resolution microscopy and image-stitching to capture this species of Phelsuma grandis day gecko,” competition representatives said in a statement.
Other images caused just as much shock and awe, as seen below:
See all of this year’s winners right here.
Anyone is allowed to enter next year’s photo competition. | https://www.ktsm.com/news/national-news/photo-competition-reveals-how-horrifying-an-ant-face-is-up-close/ | 2022-10-20T16:51:13 | en | 0.918414 |
COVENTRY — The Lions Club of Coventry will sponsor a Chilifest on Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. at Coventry High School, 78 Ripley Hill Road.
Enter your chili for $25, or taste and vote.
Halloween in the Hangars Brew Fest
WINDSOR LOCKS — The New England Air Museum will host its first “Halloween in the Hangars Brew Fest,” featuring craft breweries and a costume contest, on Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the museum. The event is for 21 and older.
CTBeer.com will present the brewfest, which will include live music by The Patrones Band and food trucks.
Head to the museum’s massive hangar that houses 80 historic aircraft and hear stories that lurk inside. Climb aboard vintage planes and chat with the men who have flown or restored them.
Wear a costume to be entered in the costume contest for a chance to win prizes.
VIP tickets are $65, which allow entry an hour early, at 6 p.m. General admission is $50; designated drivers are $15. Babies and children will not be allowed.
For more information, call 860-623-3305 or visit: neam.org
HARTFORD — Real Art Ways, 56 Arbor St., will present its monthly social event, Creative Cocktail Hour, today from 6 to 10 p.m.
There will be live music, immersive art exhibitions, food and drinks, and a number of activities.
Tickets are $15 general admission, $10 for Real Art Ways members; free for RAW members who come on a bicycle. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.
For more information about Creative Cocktail Hour and tickets, visit: realartways.org.
COVENTRY — St Jude Council 4313, Knights of Columbus, will serve a Polish family dinner at St. Mary Church Hall, 1600 Main St., on Oct. 29 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
The menu: potato and cheese pierogis, kielbasa and sauerkraut, stuffed cabbage, red bliss potatoes, dessert, and coffee, tea, or lemonade.
The cost is $15. Tickets will be sold at the door.
Take-out is available; reservations are not required.
HARTFORD — The Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd. will feature “Liquid Lounge Oddities and Curiosities,” for ages 21 and older, on Oct. 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. The event is for lovers of the strange, unusual, and bizarre.
The entire Science Center will have many strange and exciting surprises, including skeleton puppets and a colorful Ofrenda. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and there will be dancing.
Also, this is the last chance to see traveling exhibition, "Mummies of the World."
Come in costume and enter the contest in four costume categories.
Tickets are $18 general admission, $16 college students 21 and older. | https://www.journalinquirer.com/living/food_and_drink/food-drink-stop-in-at-coventry-high-school-for-the-lions-chilifest/article_04362eec-4fc1-11ed-9b35-a3aaef35a642.html | 2022-10-20T16:51:14 | en | 0.931186 |
ADA, Okla. (AP) — Many of the 39 Native American tribes based in Oklahoma have played roles in state politics for decades, often behind the scenes. They became bigger, more outspoken players when voters approved Las Vegas-style gambling in 2004. The budgets of several major tribes ballooned with casino revenue.
This year, in their most forceful political move yet, they are wielding their considerable influence to oppose a second term for Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt, himself a Cherokee citizen, who is facing a tough reelection challenge after feuding with the tribes for nearly his entire first term.
With the election just weeks away, five of the state's most powerful tribes jointly endorsed Stitt's Democratic opponent, Joy Hofmeister, the state’s public schools superintendent who has promised a more cooperative relationship with the tribal nations. It's the first time in modern history that the tribes, which often have unique or competing interests, have weighed in on a governor's race in such a public way.
“I don’t know that I’ve ever seen (the tribes) more active than they are today,” said Pat McFerron, a longtime Oklahoma GOP political consultant and pollster. “I think they might have flown under the radar a little bit more before.”
The effect is an unexpectedly tight race in a deep-red state that is typically an afterthought in national politics. Reflecting concerns about Stitt's vulnerability, the super PAC for the Republican Governors Association released an ad late in the campaign tying Hofmeister to President Joe Biden and rising gas prices.
Stitt’s feud with the tribes began during his first year in office when he unsuccessfully attempted to renegotiate the state’s gambling compact with the tribes. His administration then sought to overturn a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision on tribal sovereignty in 2020 and drew the ire of the tribes again last year when he terminated hunting and fishing compacts between the state and tribes.
“He seems to have enjoyed this fight, relishes it and points to it as a badge of honor,” McFerron said. “It’s almost like he’s taunting them.”
The animosity between Stitt and the tribes has spilled into public view as the midterm elections draw closer. Tribal leaders have publicly assailed the governor, public meetings about law enforcement in Indian Country have turned ugly and Stitt has faced an onslaught of dark-money attack ads.
“Any governor that postures and attempts dominion of tribes is detrimental to the tribes and the state,” said Muscogee Nation Principal Chief David Hill.
Stitt, a multimillionaire mortgage company owner and political newcomer when he ran four years ago, has been dogged by scandals in his administration, including a sweetheart deal given to a barbecue restaurant owner that resulted in a criminal probe, improper spending of coronavirus relief funds intended for education and $2 million spent on malaria drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic that doctors had warned shouldn’t be used to treat the virus without more testing.
Stitt also has touted new laws outlawing abortion, even in cases of rape or incest, and targeting medical treatment for transgender children, both of which have turned away some moderate Republicans and independents.
For his part, Stitt says he hopes that if he’s elected to a second term, he will have improved relations with Native American tribes. Yet he insists that the Supreme Court ruling expanding tribal sovereignty has been detrimental to the state.
“I’ve told people I will not go down in history as the governor that gives my state away,” Stitt said. “A lot of people want to paint this as an anti-Indian thing. This is not. This is a pro-Oklahoma thing.”
In the leadup to the election, several nonprofit groups that focus on registering and engaging Native American voters say they've never seen this level of enthusiasm among Indian voters in statewide politics.
At a recent voter registration event at East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, home of the Chickasaw Nation, a steady stream of students, many of them Native American, signed up to register to vote at an event hosted in part by Rock the Native Vote. That's a nonprofit sponsored by the Indian Methodist Church of Oklahoma that was formed in 2002. In the parking lot were cars with tribal license plates from Cherokee, Chickasaw, Comanche, Kiowa and Otoe-Missouria tribes.
“Our goal is to get people registered, and more importantly, the Native voters within our state," said 19-year-old Devon Rain Potter, a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation who was helping run a registration booth. “Once we get Native voters to show up to the polls, we can get a lot of things done."
According to the most recent U.S. Census data, Oklahoma has one of the highest percentages of Native American citizens at nearly 10% of the state's population. An additional 6.6% identify as being two or more races. That's easily enough to tip the scales in a closely contested statewide race.
And it's not just Oklahoma where Native voters are being courted and urged to turn out. The Native Organizers Alliance is targeting Indigenous voters in states across the country, including swing states with large Native American populations like Arizona, said Judith LeBlanc, the group's executive director.
Even in deep-red Texas, which has seen an increase in the American Indian population over the past 10 years, the group Democracy is Indigenous DFW drew dozens to a meet-and-greet with candidates, including Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke, who is challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott. The goal of the nonpartisan group is to increase voter engagement in the American Indian and Indigenous population in Texas.
“We are doing a wholehearted voter registration campaign,” LeBlanc said. “I believe in Oklahoma we can make a difference.”
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LATINO STUDENTS TO BE AWARDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ACADEMIC & COMMUNITY ACHIEVEMENTS
ATLANTA, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- INROADS is honoring the academic and leadership achievements of Latino students during the virtual Visiones Benefit to be hosted Friday, Oct. 21, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. EST. Twenty students from schools across the country will be awarded scholarships in recognition of their accomplishments, community involvement, leadership, and social impact.
The annual Visiones Benefit event brings together hundreds of leaders and community influencers to celebrate the richness of Hispanic heritage while supporting life-changing internship and scholarship opportunities for Hispanic students. Visiones scholarship recipients participate in the INROADS Internship Program or College Links Program.
Hispanic community leaders will join the event, including keynote speaker Nick Valencia, CNN Anchor & Correspondent; master of ceremonies Lisa Gonzales, KRCA TV News Anchor and INROADS alumna; and Rosa Nuñez, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Foley Hoag LLP and INROADS national board member.
"Growing up a low-income, first-generation college student, I did not think I would have the financial means to attend college," said Jeannette Mayo Gallegos, 2021 Visiones scholarship recipient. "When you receive a scholarship like this from an organization like INROADS, you think 'Wow, those dreams I had as a kid aren't so crazy after all.' Being a part of INROADS has completely changed my life by opening many doors by not only granting me internship opportunities but scholarship opportunities as well."
INROADS is dedicated to preparing the next generation of Hispanic leaders with career development programs and financial assistance through its Visiones initiative, helping underrepresented students break through glass ceilings and ultimately build generational wealth.
"For nearly a decade, with the support of our partners, INROADS has celebrated Hispanic heritage and student accomplishments through the Visiones event," said Forest T. Harper, Jr., President and CEO, INROADS, Inc. "We are extremely proud of each of our Visiones scholarship recipients and look forward to seeing the continued impact they will have in their careers and communities."
This year's Visiones event sponsors include presenting sponsor Dollar General, Cetera, Southern Company, F5, and UPS.
Visit INROADS.org/Visiones to register for the virtual event and donate today.
Founded in 1970, INROADS delivers innovative programs and creative solutions that identify, accelerate, and elevate the development of underrepresented talent throughout their careers. Through this development, students become equipped for corporate and community leadership that effects community renewal, social change and elevates economic status and quality of life. INROADS has graduated more than 30,000 alumni into full-time professional and leadership positions with more than 1,000 corporate partners. Currently, INROADS serves nearly 1,000 interns. Learn more at INROADS.org and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn: @INROADSInc.
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CAIRO (AP) — Days of tribal clashes in southern Sudan have killed at least 19 people and wounded dozens, the United Nations said Thursday, the latest flare-up to hit this African nation in recent months.
The violence in West Kordofan province erupted last week following a gunfight between the Misseriya and Nuba ethnic groups amid a land dispute near the town of Al Lagowa, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, or OCHA.
On Tuesday, the state governor visited the town to talk to local residents in a bid to de-escalate the conflict before coming under artillery fire from a nearby mountainous area, OCHA said. There were no reports of casualties from the artillery fire.
In a statement published on Wednesday, the Sudanese Army accused the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North, a rebel group active in the Blue Nile and South Kordofan, of being behind the attack on Al Lagowa. The rebel group has not responded to the accusation.
The violence prompted around 36,500 people to flee Al Lagowa while many who remained sought shelter in the town’s army base, OCHA added. The area is currently inaccessible to humanitarian aid, the agency said.
The clashes are the latest in inter-communal violence across Sudan's neglected peripheries. Fighting that broke out between two tribal groups in Sudan's Blue Nile state in July had killed 149 people by early October. Over the past week, renewed clashes in Blue Nile killed 13 more people, OCHA said.
Sudan has been plugged into turmoil since a coup last October that upended the country's brief democratic transition after three decades of autocratic rule by Omar al-Bashir. He was toppled in an April 2019 popular uprising, paving the way for a civilian-military power-sharing government.
Eisa El Dakar, a local journalist from West Kordofan, told The Associated Press last week that the conflict there is partially rooted in the two ethnic groups conflicting claims to local land, with the Misseriya being predominately a herding community and the Nuba mostly farmers. Much of Kordofan and other areas in southern Sudan have been rocked by chaos and conflict over the past decade.
Many analysts consider the rising violence a product of the power vacuum in the region, caused by the military coup last October. The violence has also further imperiled Sudan’s already struggling economy, compounded by fuel shortages caused, in part, by the war in Ukraine. | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/UN-says-tribal-clashes-killed-19-in-southern-17522519.php | 2022-10-20T16:51:18 | en | 0.955703 |
JAY, Maine (AP) — Across the U.S., families are looking to the winter with dread as energy costs soar and fuel supplies tighten.
The Department of Energy is projecting sharp price increases for home heating compared with last winter and some worry whether heating assistance programs will be able to make up the difference for struggling families. The situation is even bleaker in Europe, with Russia’s continued curtailment of natural gas pushing prices upward and causing painful shortages.
In Maine, Aaron Raymo saw the writing on the wall and began stocking up on heating oil in 5-gallon increments over the summer as costs crept upward. He filled a container with heating oil as he could afford it, usually on paydays, and used a heating assistance program to top off his 275-gallon oil tank with the arrival of colder weather.
His family is trying to avoid being forced into a difficult decision — choosing between food or heating their home.
“It’s a hard one,” he said. “What are you going to choose for food, or what amount of fuel oil are you going to choose to stay warm?”
A number of factors are converging to create a bleak situation: Global energy consumption has rebounded from the start of the pandemic, and supply was barely keeping pace before the war in Ukraine further reduced supplies.
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association says energy costs will be the highest in more than a decade this winter.
The Energy Department projects heating bills will jump 28% this winter for those who rely on natural gas, used by nearly half of U.S. households for heat. Heating oil is projected to be 27% higher and electricity 10% higher, the agency said.
That comes against inflation rates that accelerated last month with consumer prices growing 6.6%, the fastest such pace in four decades.
The pain will be especially acute in New England, which is heavily reliant on heating oil to keep homes warm. It’s projected to cost more than $2,300 to heat a typical home with heating oil this winter, the energy department said.
Across the country, some are urging utilities to implement a moratorium on winter shut-offs, and members of Congress already added $1 billion in heating aid. But there will be fewer federal dollars than last year when pandemic aid flowed.
In Jay, where Raymo lives with his partner, Lucinda Tyler, and 8-year-old son, residents were already bracing for the worst before the local paper mill announced it’s going to close, putting more than 200 people out of work. That has the potential to wreak havoc on the town budget, and cause higher property taxes that will further eat into residents’ budgets.
Both Raymo and Tyler work full-time jobs. He works as many as 70 or 80 hours a week in an orthopedists’ office and she works from home in shareholder services for a financial services company. They don’t qualify for much help even though they’re scraping by to keep up with repairs, buy gas and put food on the table — and heat their 100-year-old home in a state known for bitter cold weather.
“We work significant hours but it seems that it’s not enough,” said Tyler, who wept with relief when she learned they qualified for even a modest amount of heating assistance.
Last month, Congress added $1 billion in funding to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, bringing the total to at least $4.8 billion and making additional heating aid available for the start of the winter season.
The third hottest summer on record already strained LIHEAP funding, “so I am glad that we were able to secure these new resources before the cold of winter sets in,” said Senate Appropriations Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, a Democrat from Vermont.
But that level represents an overall reduction from last year, when federal pandemic relief pushed the total energy assistance package past $8 billion.
Some are seeking help who’ve never done so in the past. In Auburn, Maine, 72-year-old Mario Zullo said he worked all his life and never asked for help until last year when he received heating assistance last year. The program helped upgrade his heating.
“It came to us at a time when we needed it the most,” Zullo said.
Mark Wolfe, executive director of NEADA, said he fears the federally funded program won’t be enough because of the high cost of energy and continued instability in energy markets. It could be even worse if the winter is especially cold, he said.
“The crisis is coming,” he said. “There’s a lot of uncertainty and factors in play that could drive these prices higher.”
In Maine, the state has the nation’s oldest population and it’s the most reliant on heating oil, creating a double whammy.
“People are scared. They’re worried. They’re frustrated,” said Lisa McGee, who coordinates the heating aid program for Community Concepts Inc. in Lewiston, Maine. “There’s more anxiety this year.” | https://www.ktsm.com/news/national-news/winter-heating-worries-mount-amid-growing-costs/ | 2022-10-20T16:51:19 | en | 0.969905 |
India's NHPC gets licence to study 1200 MW hydropower projects in Nepal
- Country:
- Nepal
The Investment Board Nepal issued a survey license to India’s NHPC Limited on Thursday to carry out a study of two large hydropower projects with a combined capacity of 1200 MW in the Himalayan nation.
IBN Chief Executive Officer Sushil Bhatta handed over the study licence to Deputy Director of NHPC Ashok Kumar Joshi, according to a statement issued by the IBN.
The NHPC applied at the IBN for acquiring the study licence for the 750 MW West Seti Reservoir Hydropower Project and 450 MW Seti River – 6 Hydropower Project last month.
According to the agreement, the Indian company will have to submit a preliminary report of the survey within three months to the IBN, while it needs to submit the detailed project report (DPR) in the next 21 months.
The Nepal government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NHPC on August 18 for the development of the two projects.
NHPC had already signed a power purchase agreement with Power Trade Corporation India Limited (PTC), an entity of the Indian government, to sell its production.
Both projects will cost an estimated Nepali rupees 268 billion (USD 2 billion).
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ELLINGTON — Go Green Day is the second to last market of the season for the Ellington Farmers Market on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at Arbor Park on Main Street.
Learn about living a greener life. Market Partners Homestead Fuel and Earthlight Technologies will have information on how to save on energy costs this winter. A representative from Ellington Public Works will have information on recycling in Ellington. Ellington High School's Green Earth Club will share information on how to live a more environmentally friendly life.
Also, stock up on market favorites from 40 vendors.
Susan Gallagher, accompanied by Mike Rau, will play classic rock and oldies.
The last farmers market of the season will be held Oct. 29.
ANDOVER — The Andover Farmers Market will wrap up its season Nov. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that will include crafters
The market is held along Route 6, at the First Congregational Church.
COVENTRY — The Coventry Farmers' Market is open Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m on the grounds of the Nathan Hale Homestead, 2299 South St.
The theme Saturday will be a Holiday Market. The last market of the season, on Oct. 30, will be a Pumpkin Fest.
MANCHESTER — The Town of Manchester’s Northwest Park Farmers Market will be held rain or shine Wednesday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 448 Tolland Turnpike.
There will be a food truck from The Hungry Lion, also offering gluten-free foods.
EAST HARTFORD — The Town of East Hartford farmers market will be open Friday and Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Raymond Memorial Library, 840 Main St.
The farmers market is sponsored by the East Hartford Health Department and East Hartford Public Library. To see the weekly schedule of services and programs, call the library at 860-290-4330 or visit the library’s events calendar at: easthartfordct.libcal.com
STORRS — The Storrs Farmers Market is held at 4 South Eagleville Road in front of Mansfield Town Hall every Saturday from 3 to 5 p.m. through Nov. 19.
Vendors offer meat, produce, artisan bread, baked goods, soaps, jewelry, and more.
Free parking is available in the lot between the town hall and E.O. Smith High School.
The market is open rain or shine.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany on Thursday hosted a meeting with representatives of the European Union and several European countries — including from the western Balkans — in an effort to curb migration via the so-called Balkan route.
“We want to protect the people who flee to us from war and political persecution," German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser said. "At the same time, we also take decisive action against irregular migration ... our declared goal is to reduce the rising irregular migration via the western Balkans route.”
In recent months, an increasing number of migrants have been trying to reach wealthier western European countries via the Balkans, often paying smugglers thousands of euros (dollars) to take them across borders without valid travel documents.
The package of measures that western European and EU officials pushed for at the Berlin meeting include aligning the visa policies of western Balkan states Serbia, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro and North Macedonia — all of which want to join the 27-nation bloc — with EU standards, combating trafficking of migrants, ensuring effective border protection and speeding up deportations.
Especially Serbia has been pressured by EU countries to restrict its lax entry policies and no longer allow visa-free travel for citizens from India, Tunisia, Morocco and elsewhere. These people often use Serbia as a loophole to enter the continent and continue from there to the west.
While Germany has welcomed more than 1 million Ukrainian refugees — mostly women and children — who entered legally since Russia attacked the eastern European country on Feb. 24, the government has recently struck a much more hostile tone regarding migrants from more distant parts of the world.
By the end of September, Germany’s federal police had registered almost 58,000 unauthorized entries at the country’s borders — mostly in the east, where the Balkan route ends. According to preliminary figures, there were 12,720 cases in September alone, more than twice as many as a year earlier, dpa reported.
Austria, the Czech Republic and other central European countries have also reported increased entries of migrants and asylum seekers.
Almost 135,000 people had applied for asylum in Germany in 2022 by the end of September. That is around a third more than in the same period last year, according to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees. However, it’s still a far call from 2015-16, when more than 1 million migrants, mostly from Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan applied for asylum in Germany.
The figures for asylum applications in 2022 are much lower than the total number of refugees because Ukrainians can enter Germany without a visa and do not need to apply for asylum.
Migration expert Gerald Knaus expressed doubt whether officials' attempts to prevent migration to the EU via the Balkans would curb the current influx.
“Closing the Balkans route has never worked so far,” Knaus told newspaper group RND, adding that “the pressure currently comes not from illegal migration, but from legal migration. Nine out of ten refugees come from Ukraine."
German cities and communities have recently expressed concern about the difficult housing situation of refugees and have demanded help from the federal government. More Ukrainian refugees are expected to arrive in Germany as winter approaches and Russia's attacks on Ukraine are becoming increasingly brutal.
A small but vocal far-right minority has also tried to use the refugees as scapegoats for the rising food and energy prices that are linked to Russia's war on Ukraine.
On Wednesday, a refugee shelter for Ukrainians was burnt down on Germany's Baltic Coast and investigators said they're looking into politically motivated arson.
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Follow all AP stories on migration at https://apnews.com/hub/migration | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/Germany-EU-push-to-curb-migration-via-Balkan-17522326.php | 2022-10-20T16:51:20 | en | 0.961118 |
New Research Reveals Causal Effect Between Brand Social Values and Increased Business Performance
NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UM, the global media agency network of IPG Mediabrands, today released its groundbreaking "Future Impact" study at Advertising Week New York. The research highlights the importance of socially responsible practices and values -- including integrity, equity and sustainability -- on consumer decision making, with consumer purchase intent more than doubling when socially conscious brands engage advertising media partners that share common values. The study also highlights how cultural dynamics affect the importance of socially conscious media partners.
"Our Future Impact Study drives home the fact that an authentic commitment to social values and finding partners that share those values is beyond an obligation -- it's a business catalyst," said Deidre Smalls-Landau, EVP, Managing Director, Mediabrands Identity. "This project was born out of a commitment to supporting the reality that companies doing social good is smart business. Brands will now be able to make more informed decisions and allocate their dollars to see higher purchase intent while supporting the causes that are important to them, and to consumers."
The Future Impact study set out to understand how a brand's commitment to sustainability, equity and integrity impacts consumer purchase intent, as well as brand perception when advertisers focus their ads on media partners that engaged in responsible media practices. Key findings include:
- Purchase intent more than doubles when socially conscious brands engage advertising media partners that share common values
- When a brand embodies all three values of integrity, sustainability and equity, there is a 75 percent increase in purchase intent
- Brands that support environmental and equity values in the workplace and in media will see 2X the impact in purchase intent
- Brands that support sustainability and integrity values alongside media partnerships mirroring the same values provide the most efficient lift in purchase intent
- Brands that score low on responsibility metrics cannot improve their performance simply by advertising on media partners with higher responsibility metrics; rather brands must evolve their practices and commitment to social values to see increased results
- Investing in sustainable, environmentally conscious media partners matters across all age groups
"Engaging in responsible media practices and supporting social values is not only the right thing to do, there is a clear and strong business case for it," said UM US CEO, W. Joe DeMiero. "As the agency committed to helping our clients' achieve brand growth, it's extremely valuable to be able to prove how influential a commitment to social issues and values is to a business's bottom line."
The methodology for The Future Impact study included a survey of 5,000 participants around a variety of randomized household brands, media partners and social value attributes in various scenarios. Researchers then modeled the combinations to predict results, analyze decision drivers and create a simulation tool that enabled them to shift factors to see the impact on purchase intent as social values either increased or decreased.
The Future Impact study is the first phase of the project. Phase two, currently underway, will include integration into buying and planning as part of a broader solution to enable marketers to optimize ad dollar spend while maintaining a strong commitment to promoting integrity, equity and sustainability and working with responsible media partners.
About UM
UM is a global media agency committed to Futureproofing our clients' businesses for the now and the next. We leverage the transformational power of rich business analytics and real-time intelligence to maximize growth and activate the full consumer journey across content and connections. Our consultative approach and agile model, rooted in diversity, equity and belonging, drive better business outcomes for brands. As the leading global media network in IPG Mediabrands, UM operates in over 100 countries, with more than 3,000 people innovating on a roster of global clients including Accenture, American Express, GoPro, Johnson & Johnson, Levi Strauss & Co, Mattel, Sony and Spotify. For more information, please visit https://www.umww.com/.
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INDIANAPOLIS – The competition continues to be as tight as ever through the first six weeks of the NFL season. So far, 74 games have been within one score in the fourth quarter.
More of the same is expected in the Week 7 schedule, especially in Nashville where the Colts and Titans meet for sole possession of first place in the AFC South.
The surprising Giants look to move to 6-1, while the Buccaneers, Packers and Ravens look to get on track after uncharacteristic slow starts.
WXIN’s Chris Hagan takes a look at the entire 14-game slate on “Big Game Bound.” WKRN sports director Cory Curtis joins Chris to talk about Sunday’s Indianapolis-Tennessee tilt.
This week’s show also features reports from Green Bay, Pittsburgh and New England, along with picks from Jarett Payton.
“Big Game Bound” streams every Thursday at 12 p.m. ET leading up to Super Bowl LVII. | https://www.ktsm.com/sports/the-big-game/big-game-bound-spotlight-shines-on-afc-south-showdown-for-week-7/ | 2022-10-20T16:51:25 | en | 0.946774 |
Sitting down for a meal together lowered their family’s stress level, according to 91% of parents who responded to a nationwide survey by the American Heart Association.
Of the 1,000 adults who participated, about half said they eat alone because of scheduling issues, and 84% said they wish they could share a meal more often with loved ones.
“Sharing meals with others is a great way to reduces stress, boost self-esteem and improve social connection, particularly for kids,” said Erin Michos, M.D, M.H.S, American Heart Association volunteer, associate director of preventive cardiology at Johns Hopkins and a co-author of the American Heart Association’s statement on Psychological Health, Well-being, and the Mind-Heart-Body Connection. “Chronic, constant stress can also increase your lifetime risk of heart disease and stroke, so it is important for people to find ways to reduce and manage stress as much as possible, as soon as possible.” | https://www.journalinquirer.com/living/food_and_drink/survey-sharing-a-meal-with-friends-family-lowers-stress-levels/article_66a87d5a-508e-11ed-8268-33c0c2261520.html | 2022-10-20T16:51:26 | en | 0.967899 |
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A candidate for a Louisville district of the Kentucky House has been disqualified from the race for a filing error.
The judge ruled that Susan Tyler Witten's signatories did not live in House District 31 when she filed to run for office on Jan. 19, the Courier Journal reported. The legislative redistricting that changed the map took effect the next day.
Witten's opponent, Democrat Sue Foster, filed a petition to have Witten disqualified from the race.
Jefferson Circuit Judge Annie O’Connell ruled Witten's signatories, her husband and mother, were not living in the new District 31 when she filed.
Witten said she plans to appeal the ruling and that Foster “is afraid to face voters this November.”
“At a time when my campaign is gaining momentum, my pathetic opponent who has hardly campaigned has resorted to a desperate attempt to deprive the voters of this district a choice in the November election,” Witten said in a media release. | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/Kentucky-House-candidate-disqualified-over-filing-17522512.php | 2022-10-20T16:51:27 | en | 0.966637 |
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DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Belgium right back Thomas Meunier will be out for several weeks after surgery on a broken cheekbone but is hopeful of returning in time to play at the World Cup, Borussia Dortmund said Thursday.
The 31-year-old Meunier was injured during Dortmund's 2-0 win over Hannover 96 in the German Cup on Wednesday.
Dortmund said he has already undergone a successful operation but won't return to action for the team before the Bundesliga breaks for the World Cup in mid-November. It added that Meunier “is, however, full of hope that he can take part in the World Cup together with Belgium at the end of the year.”
Belgium will play Canada in its first match of the World Cup on Nov. 23. Morocco and Croatia are also in the same group.
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AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | https://www.expressnews.com/sports/article/Belgium-right-back-Meunier-out-with-broken-17522419.php | 2022-10-20T16:51:30 | en | 0.962346 |
CCI clears Reliance Polyester's acquisition of Shubhalakshmi Polyesters, Shubhlaxmi Polytex
- Country:
- India
Fair trade regulator Competition Commission on thursday cleared the acquisition of business undertakings of Shubhalakshmi Polyesters Ltd and Shubhlaxmi Polytex Ltd by Reliance Polyester Ltd.
The proposed transaction pertains to the acquisition by the Reliance Polyester Ltd (RPL) of the business undertakings of Shubhalakshmi Polyesters Ltd (SPL) and Shubhlaxmi Polytex Ltd (SPTex) pertaining to the manufacture of polyester products/yarn as a going concern on a slump sale basis for a lumpsum consideration.
In a tweet on Thursday, CCI said it has approved the ''acquisition of certain businesses of Shubhalakshmi Polyesters and Shubhlaxmi Polytex by Reliance Polyester''.
Last month, Reliance Polyester Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Reliance Industries Ltd, executed definitive documents to acquire polyester business of Shubhalakshmi Polyesters Ltd and Shubhlaxmi Polytex Ltd for cash consideration of Rs 1,522 crore and Rs 70 crore respectively, aggregating to Rs 1,592 crore by way of slump sale on a going concern basis.
SPL and SPTex is primarily engaged in the production and supply of polyester products while RPL is engaged in the production and supply of certain petrochemical products and polyester yarns.
Deals beyond a certain threshold require approval from the regulator, which keeps a tab on unfair business practices in the market place.
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(WHTM) – The terms frost and freeze are used a lot when it comes to plants and the growing season.
While both are bad for plants, they don’t necessarily mean the same thing.
The National Weather Service (NWS) says that a frost can form when the temperature falls below 36 degrees Fahrenheit, with it being more than likely in rural areas. Frost becomes more widespread when the temperature falls below 32 degrees. But this is also where freeze can occur.
The NWS usually issues advisories, watches, and warnings for both frost and freezes. Below are definitions the weather services use to alert the public:
Frost Advisory
A frost advisory is issued when the minimum temperature is forecast to be between 33 and 36 degrees Fahrenheit on clear and calm nights during the growing season.
Freeze Watch
A freeze watch is issued when significant and widespread freezing temperatures are expected, sometime within the next 24 to 36 hours.
Freeze Warning
This is issued when significant, widespread freezing temperatures are expected more imminently.
Both events mean bad news for your outside plants.
GardeningKnowHow.com, an online gardening resource, further defines frost as occurring when a plant is exposed to temperatures of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below. These temperatures may only last for a short time, but frosts can still damage very delicate plants, such as vegetable plants.
A freeze is more impactful, and occurs when the interior temperature of the plant reaches 32 degrees Fahrenheit, GardeningKnowHow noted. The frozen inside of the plant warms during the day and the cells release water and break down. This results in brown and black spots, as well as mushy areas that result in the death of annual plants.
The simplest protection you can do is cover them with an old sheet, or a light tarp.
When frost begins to occur, however, one thing is certain: Winter is on its way, which means it might be time to begin preparing your garden for next year. | https://www.ktsm.com/weather/what-is-the-difference-between-a-frost-and-a-freeze/ | 2022-10-20T16:51:31 | en | 0.953869 |
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Coupang, Inc. ("Coupang" or the "Company") (NYSE: CPNG).
Class Period: March 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 25, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Coupang lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/coupang-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Coupang was engaged in improper anti-competitive practices with its suppliers and other third parties in violation of applicable regulations, including: (i) pressuring suppliers to raise prices of products on competing e-commerce platforms in order to ensure Coupang's prices would be more competitive; (ii) coercing suppliers into purchasing advertisements that would benefit Coupang financially; (iii) forcing suppliers to shoulder all expenses from sales promotions; and (iv) requesting wholesale rebates from suppliers without specifying any terms relating to rebate programs, all of which served to artificially maintain the Company's lower prices and artificially inflate the Company's historical revenues and market share; (2) that Coupang had improperly adjusted search algorithms and manipulated product reviews on its marketplace platform in order to prioritize its own private-label branded products over those of other sellers and merchants, to the detriment of consumers, merchants, and suppliers; (3) that, unbeknownst to its Rocket WOW members, Coupang was selling products to non-member customers at lower prices than those offered to its Rocket WOW members; (4) that Coupang subjected its workforce to extreme, unsafe, and unhealthy working conditions; (5) that all of the above illicit practices exposed the Company to a heightened, but undisclosed, risk of reputational and regulatory scrutiny that would harm the Company's critical relationships with consumers, merchants, suppliers, and the workforce; (6) that Coupang's lower prices, historical revenues, competitive advantages, and growing market share were the result of systemic, improper, unethical, and/or illegal practices, and, thus, unsustainable; and (7) as a result, Defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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VERNON — The nonprofit Friends of the Saxony Dog Park, 66 West St., will have its first pet fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m The rain date is Sunday.
The fair will feature a special raffle of a 43-inch smart TV, plus raffles of prizes donated by local businesses, including Farm Car Care, Velvet Touch, Dog Essentials, Dog Bone, PetSmart, Moore’s Automotive, Jefferson Fry, and others.
Vendors will include JennyAnyCrafts, A&C Custom Designs, Companion Insurance Agency, Bone Appetite, No Stress Realtor Jess, Swanky Suds, Grannie Doggie Treats, and Lia’s Blankets.
Live music will be provided by Second Helping, and food will be sold, including chocolate bars by the Vernon Spare Time Juniors League.
For more information, email Friends President Tanjorie Godwin at tanjorie@onmail.com. To purchase advance raffle tickets, email Friends Vice President Bob Deane at mrblackjak53@gmail.com.
Strong Farm Harvest Festival
VERNON — Strong Family Farm, 274 West St., will have its 8th annual Harvest Festival on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission is free; parking will cost $2.
The day will include a petting zoo, crafters, food trucks, live music by the Still Pickin’ Band, chicken parade, canning demonstration, local children’s book authors, apple pie contest, country farm store, and more.
For more information, go to: strongfamilyfarm.org
Food sale and crafts
STAFFORD — Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Stafford Springs section of Stafford, will have a Harvest Sale on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There will be baked goods such as nut and poppy rolls (kolach), homemade stuffed cabbage (halupki), handmade crafts, a gift basket raffle, lunch cafe, pumpkin patch, and more.
Barnyard tag sale
VERNON — There will be a tag sale to benefit animal welfare Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the barn and barnyard at 711 Bolton Road (opposite Wildwood Road), weather permitting.
All proceeds will be donated to White Coat Waste Project (WhiteCoatWaste.org), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to stopping wasteful and cruel taxpayer-funded experiments on dogs, monkeys, cats, and other animals.
Items for sale will include linens, dishes, books, costume jewelry, and more; many items were donated by the Just Like New Consignment shop.
Family science night at STCC
SPRINGFIELD — Springfield Technical Community College will host a Family Science Night that concludes its STEM Week celebration Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Scibelli Hall, Building 2, on the STCC campus.
Among the highlights will be science “edutainer” Mike Davis doing demonstrations of science experiments and science fun facts.
There will also be hands-on activities, including music, games, food, prizes, and giveaways.
For more information, call 413-755-3333 or visit: stcc.edu
Living history
EAST HARTFORD — The East Hartford Public Library will host Tammy Denease portraying Elizabeth Hobbs Keckly in a Living History program Sunday at 2 p.m.
Keckly was the important, but little-known woman who was formerly enslaved, and became a successful author, civil activist, and seamstress in Washington, D.C. She was best known as the personal dressmaker and confidante of Mary Todd Lincoln.
The library is at 840 Main St. For more information, including other library programs, call 860-290-4330 or go to: easthartfordct.gov/library
Turkey shoot
EAST WINDSOR — East Windsor Lions will have its major fundraiser, turkey shoots, every Sunday through Nov. 20 on Route 140, at 37 North Road.
Ticket sales start at 8:15 a.m. The target shooting will go from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or sooner, depending on the number of participants.
Tickets are $2.75 and more, depending on the round prize. The prizes are frozen turkeys, hams, fresh beef roasts, cash, and gift certificates.
Guns and ammo are provided as part of the cost of the ticket.
For more information, contact Sam Hartan at samhartan@gmail.com or Barbara Sherman at e_w_lionbarbara@sbcglobal.net.
Document family history
WINDSOR — Genealogist Sandra Taitt-Eaddy will lead virtual sessions focused on African American and Caribbean genealogy.
Windsor Historical Society will host these events via Zoom today and Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
Taitt-Eaddy’s work has earned the Barbados Consul General’s “Change Award” and has been featured on PBS’s genealogy series “Finding Your Roots,” hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Advance registration is required. The cost is $20 per session. Register at: windsorhistoricalsociety.org/eaddy-genealogy
For more information, contact the historical society at 860-688-3813 or info@windsorhistoricalsociety.org.
Mapping family history
The Jewish Genealogical Society will host a program by genealogist Alex Calzareth, “Mapping Your Family History: How to Create a Customized Google Map,” on Sunday from 1:30 to 3 p.m. via webinar.
Calzareth focuses on southwest Germany, the Czech Republic, and southern Italy. He is a board member on Reclaim The Records, webmaster for the Jewish Genealogy Society of Long Island, and director of the JewishGen GerSIG.
The event is free for members, $5 for non-members.
For more information, visit: jgsct.org
Samhain, celebration of the last harvest
STRATFORD — The nonprofit Connecticut Wiccan Pagan Network will celebrate the Sabbat of Samhain, the celebration of the Last Harvest, and the start of the Dark-Half of the year, when the veil between the living and the dead is thinnest, on Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. at Booth Memorial Park Hall, 5800 Main St.
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NEW YORK (AP) — One of the music world's most articulate and introspective performers, Lucinda Williams, has a memoir coming out next spring.
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter has a deal with Crown for "Don't Tell Anybody the Secrets I Told You," scheduled for April 23. Williams, 69, will look back to her wandering childhood, when she lived in 12 different places by age 18, and trace her rise in the music business. Her albums include “Sweet Old World,” “Car Wheels on a Gravel Road” and “Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone.”
“For decades now, I’ve shared my innermost thoughts and experiences via my songs,“ Williams said in a statement released Thursday by Crown. “After years spent toying with the idea, I’ve decided to finally tell my stories more fully. But this won’t be a sugar-coated memoir; I want people to really see the truth of my life.”
According to Crown, Williams “reveals the inspirations for her unforgettable lyrics, including the doomed love affairs with ‘poets on motorcycles’ and the gothic Southern landscapes of the many different towns of her youth, including Macon, Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans.”
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bradley Cooper has yet to win an Oscar. The Philadelphia Eagles fan even fell short after he was nominated for a movie in which he played, well, a Philadelphia Eagles fan.
Whatever. Plenty of actors have Oscars and Cooper should have productive years ahead to win the golden statuette.
Cooper, the Jenkintown, Pennsylvania native, might want to move his from his box seat — where he watched a game this season wearing an Allen Iverson T-shirt — down to a sideline seat to catch the action.
Cooper could snag a prize more rare than an Oscar — but as just in demand for A-listers.
A football.
Not any football, of course — the ball that is caught for an interception by Eagles cornerback Darius Slay. He gave the ball from one of his picks earlier this season to 76ers star James Harden. In Sunday’s win against Dallas — which moved the Eagles to 6-0 — Slay handed the ball to rapper Meek Mill.
Slay wants to give away a few more, especially as the wins keep piling up for the only undefeated team in the NFL.
“We are one of a kind,” Slay said. “We are one-percenters. To show love to guys that show love to us, come support us, why not?”
Harden met Slay after the win over Minnesota and got the football signed from “Big Play!!!” himself. Slay wears silver chains with two medallions the size of personal pizzas emblazoned with his “Big Play” nickname. He’s led the way in big plays for a secondary that has made plenty of them as the unit has become perhaps the best in the league. Slay has three interceptions, C.J. Gardner-Johnson had two off Cooper Rush last Sunday and the Eagles have nine overall headed into their bye week.
“I do love what the Eagles are doing,” Harden said.
He’s not the only one. The Eagles are spreading the love throughout the secondary. Only Buffalo (11) has more picks. The Eagles are allowing 188 yards passing per game, good enough for sixth in the league. James Bradberry, a Pro Bowler in 2020 and released in May by the New York Giants, broke up four passes against Dallas and leads the league with nine deflections. Gardner-Johnson sealed the win with his second interception, even while playing with an injured left hand because, Slay said, “that’s what dogs do.”
Slay then growled like a dog to laughter in the locker room.
Slay was a second-round pick by Detroit in 2013 and was an All-Pro in 2017 before the Lions traded him to the Eagles in 2020. He earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors after he had two interceptions and shut down Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson earlier this season.
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said Slay has helped Bradberry and Gardner-Johnson get acclimated in their first seasons with the team.
“He shows examples of why, and good and bad of what is important to him,” Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon said. “The players then understand why that’s important to him and to a team, and they take it to heart. So that’s one thing where when he’s talking about Slay with that, like Slay understands the value of teammates knowing that you care about them, not just on the field but day-to-day.”
Slay may be one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, but he’s not a fan of D — as in, his name, Darius.
He only wants to be addressed as “Big Play” or, well, Slay and there’s a humorous highlight reel of him shooting down reporters who address him as Darius.
“I hate Darius,” he says in one clip.
“If I hear the D-name, I’ve got a problem,” he notes in another.
The Eagles return Oct. 30 at home against Pittsburgh.
Jalen Hurts has received most of the (rightful) praise for the Eagles’ undefeated start and Sirianni’s successful fourth-down gambles have helped his popularity soar. Most everything has gone right for the Eagles, and the secondary sure stands out — and Sirianni credits Slay.
“I don’t talk about this enough because I think Slay is one of the best team leaders I’ve ever been around,” Sirianni said. “It may not always be a vocal thing. It’s just by his actions. If one of his teammates needs extra work on the side as far as getting extra reps or getting the technique down at the corner play, Slay is there working with them.”
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The virtual event on October 26 will dive into the roles of culture, science, and innovation as we build better workplaces in a new hybrid world
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Culture Amp, the world's leading employee experience platform, today announced the full agenda for Culture First Americas which will be held on October 26, 2022. The virtual conference is part of a global event series that includes events in APAC and EMEA. Attendees can register here to join Culture Amp and its fast-growing community at Culture First Americas as they explore ideas, dive into the data, and create meaningful connections.
Culture Amp's community is home to over 100,000 'people geeks' who believe in creating a better world of work. The Culture First conference series is part of Culture Amp's ongoing commitment to promoting accessible education, amplifying practitioner experiences, and inspiring others to take action when it comes to culture at work. Attendees can sign up to hear from leading experts and thought leaders who will explore the intersection of culture, science, and innovation through a series of keynotes, panels, and discussions. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PST and is open to the public.
A few of the guest speakers this event will feature include:
- Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation, board chairman of Civic Nation, and co-chair of the United State of Women
- Oliver Burkeman, journalist and bestselling author of 'Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals'
- Didier Elzinga, CEO and co-founder of Culture Amp
- Susan Cain, #1 bestselling author of 'Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make us Whole' and 'Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking'
- Edweena Stratton, Culture Amp CPO with 20+ years of experience leading People & Culture at Salesforce, Oracle, and more
The event will provide insights, guidance, and practices on the following topics:
- Building and nurturing culture first foundations: Learn how to overcome unexpected change by making culture the foundation of everything you do
- Designing impactful employee experiences for everyone: Explore the latest data, tools, and best practices organizations are using to amplify the employee experience
- Creating a better world through work: Discover how you can meet employees' expectations for meaningful work through social impact and action
"Culture Amp's mission is to give leaders the needed understanding and resources to create a great workplace culture, and this event will aid in doing that," said Reetika Motwane, Vice President, North America for Culture Amp. "We're excited to share our latest data with regional and international insights into employee experience, and showcase the different ways organizations can utilize data-driven insights to overcome the changes hybrid-work has created. Attendees will gain the clarity and skills you need to develop your people practices, transform workplace culture, and navigate change at a time more crucial than ever."
Culture First is a experience for HR professionals, people leaders, and Culture First advocates who wish to make positive change in the workplace. All attendees will learn from renowned thought leaders, skillful HR practitioners, and experts in the people and culture worlds on topics like creating outstanding employee experiences, how to equip managers to support employee development, reinforcing a growth mindset culture in your organization, how to be a high performer - and encourage high performance, and more.
Culture Amp revolutionizes how over 25 million employees across over 6,000 companies create a better world of work. As the global platform leader for employee experience, Culture Amp empowers companies of all sizes and industries to transform employee engagement, develop high-performing teams, and retain talent via cutting-edge research, powerful technology, and the largest employee dataset in the world. The most innovative companies across the globe, such as Salesforce, Unilever, PwC, KIND, SoulCycle, and BigCommerce depend on Culture Amp every day.
Culture Amp is backed by 10 years of innovation, leading capital venture funds, and offices in the U.S, U.K, and Australia. Culture Amp has been recognized as one of the world's top private cloud companies by Forbes and one of the most innovative workplace companies by Fast Company.
Learn more about how Culture Amp can help you create a better world of work at cultureamp.com.
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Blackstone's earnings fall 16% on sharp drop in asset sales
Financial markets have been rocked by geopolitical unrest from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and rising interest rates by central banks, which have hindered private equity firms like Blackstone from cashing out their investments for top dollar. Blackstone said its net profit from asset divestments across its portfolio, including real estate, private equity, and hedge funds, fell 61% to $402.6 million, down from $1.03 billion a year ago, amid the turmoil.
Blackstone Inc, the world's largest alternative asset manager, said on Thursday its third-quarter distributable earnings fell 16% year-on-year, owing to a sharp drop in asset sales amid a downturn in the market. Financial markets have been rocked by geopolitical unrest from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and rising interest rates by central banks, which have hindered private equity firms like Blackstone from cashing out their investments for top dollar.
Blackstone said its net profit from asset divestments across its portfolio, including real estate, private equity, and hedge funds, fell 61% to $402.6 million, down from $1.03 billion a year ago, amid the turmoil. "Inflation, rising interest rates and a slower economy, combined with ongoing geopolitical turmoil, have created an extremely difficult environment for investors to navigate," Blackstone Chief Executive Stephen Schwarzman said during an analyst earnings call on Thursday.
Blackstone's stock was down 3.1% at $85.02 per share, while the broader market was trading up in the afternoon session. Distributable earnings — the cash used to pay dividends to shareholders — fell to $1.4 billion from $1.6 billion a year earlier. That resulted in distributable earnings per share of $1.06, down from $1.28 a year ago, but slightly above the average analyst estimate of 99 cents, according to Refinitiv.
During the quarter, Blackstone said its opportunistic real estate funds fell 0.6%, corporate private equity funds depreciated by 0.3%, and hedge funds gained 1%. By comparison, the benchmark S&P 500 index was down 5.28% in the same period. Under generally accepted accounting principles, Blackstone reported a net income of just $2.3 million, a massive drop from $1.4 billion posted a year earlier, owing to unrealized investment losses of $1.1 billion driven by a drop in the value of its holdings.
Blackstone's fee-related earnings, a closely watched metric that reflects income from lucrative management fees, jumped 51% to $1.2 billion, driven by growth in its credit business and the completion of asset management deals struck last year with insurance firms, including American International Group Inc and Allstate Corporation. Blackstone also said it invested $31.3 billion on new acquisitions during the quarter, retained $182 billion of unspent capital, raised $45 billion of new capital, and had total assets under management of $951 billion. It declared a dividend of 90 cents per share.
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COVENTRY — Hear about “Things that Go Bump in the Night” at the Nathan Hale Homestead during a special candlelight tour that will feature the Hale staff’s spooky encounters, as featured on the Syfy channel’s “Ghost Hunters.”
Make reservations for today and Friday or Oct. 27-28 at 7 p.m. Admission is $25. For more information, visit: ctlandmarks.org/event/things-that-go-bump-in-the-night-7
Pick a pumpkin or take a ride to the darkside
EAST WINDSOR — The Connecticut Trolley Museum, 58 North Road (Route 140), presents Pumpkin Patch and Rails to the Darkside, two major fundraisers for the museum, on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Pumpkin Patch is for younger children and is included with the price of admission: $14, adults; $13, seniors and ages 12-17; $12, ages 2-11; free, younger than 2.
Rails to the Darkside is rated PG-13 and recommended for 16 and older. Hours are 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased online.
For more information, call 860-627-6540 or go to: ct-trolley.org
Pumpkins with a purpose
COVENTRY — The lawn at First Congregational Church, 1171 Main St., has been transformed into a huge pumpkin patch that is open weekdays from noon to 6 p.m. and weekends from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Proceeds from the sale of the pumpkins and specialty gourds will go toward community and local church missions.
For more information, call 860-742-8487.
Halloween on Main Street
COVENTRY — Coventry Parks and Recreation will present Halloween on Main on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. in Coventry Village.
Dress in costume and bring your treat bags or buckets. Rain date is Oct. 29. For more information, go to: coventryct.org
Strange things at Woodbridge
MANCHESTER — Check out the strange noises heard from the old barn at the Woodbridge Farmstead, 495 East Middle Turnpike, on Sunday from noon to 2 p.m.
Admission is free; donations are appreciated. The event is sponsored by the Manchester Historical Society.
Take a picture
WINDSOR LOCKS — Kids are invited to dress in costume and get their picture taken in front of a spooky backdrop at the Windsor Locks Public Library, 28 Main St. on Wednesday between 3 and 6:30 p.m.
Children can also decorate a Halloween ghost cookie, enter a guessing jar contest, get a Halloween treat bag, and do a fun scavenger hunt.
No registration is required. The photo session is best suited for up to age 9; ghost cookies are best for ages 4-12.
For more information, call 860-627-1495 or visit: windsorlockslibrary.org
Twain ghost tour
HARTFORD — Nocturnal Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours at The Mark Twain House, 385 Farmington Ave., take place Friday and Saturday nights and select Thursday nights from 6-10 p.m. through Oct. 29.
The tours are sponsored by Tsunami Tsolutions.
Tickets are $29.50; $21.50 for children ages 10 to 16. Tours are not recommended for children younger than 10.
For more information and to reserve tickets, call 860-247-0998 or visit: marktwainhouse.org
• The Mark Twain House will host a virtual conversation with Lisa Morton, author of “Calling the Spirits: A History of Seances,” and Mallory Howard of The Mark Twain House on Monday at 7 p.m.
Admission is free. Registration is required.
A death in the family
WILLIMANTIC — Jillson House Museum, 627 Main St., will host several Halloween programs.
• Saturday, 3 p.m., “Embalming in Early New England” exhibit, “William Jillson’s Wake,” noon to 4 p.m.; A 19th-century wake in the parlor of the Jillson family, history of death and dying customs, self-guided tour; free, donations welcome.
• Wednesday, 5 to 6:30 p.m., Tavern Night, experience Edgar Allan Poe’s life and writings as well as his favorite beverage.
For more information, call 860-207-2651.
Old Sturbridge Village
STURBRIDGE, Mass. — “Phantoms by Firelight” returns to Old Sturbridge Village on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, and Halloween night, from 4:30 to 9 p.m.
General admission tickets are $28 for adults and $14 for youth ages 4–17. Children 3 and younger are free.
For tickets and more information, go to: osv.org/event/phantoms-by-firelight-2022
Wallingford Trail of Terror
WALLINGFORD — The Trail of Terror, 60 North Plains Highway, is open Friday and Saturday, 7-11 p.m.; Sunday, 7-10 p.m., through Oct. 30.
Tickets are sold online only. The cost is $25 for a timed ticket; $40 VIP premium pass.
The attraction is not recommended for children younger than 10; infants and children younger than 5 are not allowed.
For more information, call 833-600-0054 or go to: trailofterror.com
West Hartford Hauntings
WEST HARTFORD — West Hartford Hauntings, theatrical cemetery tours, are hosted by the Noah Webster House and the West Hartford Historical Society today through Saturday and Oct. 28-29 at Old North Cemetery, 80 North Main St. from 6-8:45 p.m. The 6 p.m. tour this Saturday will be ASL interpreted.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children. West Hartford Hauntings is recommended for ages 10 and older. The tours will take place rain, snow, or shine. Dress for the weather.
For more information, call 860-521-5362 or go to: noahwebsterhouse.org
Murder mystery
HARTFORD — Escapism Productions will present the murder mystery “Woman in Blue” on Friday and Saturday and Oct. 28-29, at 6:30 and 8 p.m. at the Isham-Terry House, 211 High St.
The event is not recommended for ages 12 and younger. The cost is $55.
Registration is required. For more information, visit: escapismproductions.com
Lyman Orchards
MIDDLEFIELD — “Evidence of Evil: Haunted Orchards” takes place at Lyman Orchards on South Street from dusk to 10 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights during October.
Tickets are $25 each, available online only at: evidenceofevil.net/tickets
The attraction is rated PG-13. Children younger than 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
A portion of proceeds will be donated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
For more information, visit: lymanorchards.com
COMING UP
EH trunk or treat
EAST HARTFORD — East Hartford residents are invited to a free Trunk or Treat Drive-Through, rain or shine, on Oct. 30 from noon to 3 p.m. on the Pratt and Whitney runway.
East Hartford families are asked to register by 3 p.m. Oct. 27 at: ehparks.org
Ellington pet parade
ELLINGTON — The Ellington farmers market will host a Halloween Pet Parade on Oct. 29.
The farmers market is held Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon at Arbor Park on Main Street through Oct. 29.
For more information, visit: ellingtonfarmersmarket.org
Urban League “Trunk or Treat”
HARTFORD — Hartford-area children and families are invited to the Urban League of Greater Hartford’s “Trunk or Treat” on Oct. 28 from 4 to 6 p.m. and a costume parade at 5 p.m. at their parking lot, 140 Woodland St. (corner of Woodland and Sargeant streets). Rain date is Nov. 4.
Children 12 and younger should be accompanied by an adult. No advance registration is needed.
For more information, visit: ulgh.org
Stowe spirits
HARTFORD — Take a Spirits Tour of the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, 77 Forest St., to learn about the appeal of spiritualism in the latter half of the 19th century.
Tours will be given Oct. 27-29 at 5, 6, and 7 p.m. and Oct. 30-31 at 3 and 5 p.m. Tour tickets are $20.
Spirits at Stowe is recommended for ages 10 and older.
• Also, Thea Wirsching will give a free lecture on the relationship between 19th-century upheaval and the stars on Oct. 29 at 2 p.m., and give tarot readings on Oct. 29 and 30 from 4 to 8 p.m. Book a reading online; the cost is $30. For more information, call 860-522-9258 or go to: stowecenter.org | https://www.journalinquirer.com/living/time_out/halloween-see-hale-homestead-by-candlelight-if-you-dare/article_bf3ba250-4fbf-11ed-b88b-df9c6bec2058.html | 2022-10-20T16:51:39 | en | 0.91415 |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Suicides across the active duty U.S. military decreased over the past 18 months, driven by sharp drops in the Air Force and Marine Corps last year and a similar decline among Army soldiers during the first six months of this year, according to a new Pentagon report and preliminary data for 2022.
The numbers show a dramatic reversal of what has been a fairly steady increase in recent years.
The shift follows increased attention by senior military leaders and an array of new programs aimed at addressing what has been a persistent problem in all the services, although it's unclear what impact any of the programs had or if pandemic-related restrictions played any role in the decline.
The Defense Department is still grappling with widespread shortages of mental health personnel and a difficult push to reduce the stigma of seeking help. But the numbers provide a glimmer of hope that some of the recent changes — which range from required counseling visits to stress relief education and recreational outings — may be working.
According to the data, the number of suicides in the Air Force and Marine Corp dropped by more than 30% in 2021 compared with 2020, and the Navy saw a 10% decline. The Army saw a similar 30% decrease during the first six months of this year, compared with the same time period last year.
The Army decline comes in the wake of a spate of suicides at Army bases last year, including in Alaska, which fueled a small increase in deaths compared with 2020. The Army was the only military service to have more suicides in 2021 than in 2020 — 176 compared with 174. But it is also the only service that has seen a decline this year.
The Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps have all had a bit more suicides in the first six months of 2022 than during the same time period last year, according to preliminary Pentagon data. That makes it unclear if the downward trend will continue through the end of this year.
According to Defense Department data, there were 328 suicides by active duty service members in 2021, compared with 384 in 2020. In the first six months of 2021, there were 173 suicides, compared with 158 in that time frame this year. That drop is entirely due to the Army, which had 101 in the first half of 2021, and 69 in that time period this year.
The National Guard and the Reserves both saw a small dip in suicides, from 121 in 2020 to 119 in 2021. And there were also fewer Guard deaths in the first half of 2022, compared with last year. Suicides in the Reserves went up, from 29 to 36.
The Guard has worked over the last year to reduce suicides through outreach and other changes, including policies to destigmatize getting mental health help and a program that provides firearms locks for service members who keep weapons at home, said Army Maj. Gen. Eric Little, head of manpower and personnel for the Guard.
Little said that in some cases, if service members report they are seeking counseling, it can affect their security clearance or flying eligibility. He said officials are working to change policies.
Suicide has long been a problem in the U.S. military, and its causes are complex and not fully understood. Behavioral research has linked military suicides to a range of personal issues, including finances and marital stress.
The Pentagon report released Thursday said that “intimate relationship problems in the last year was the most common interpersonal stressor identified” in both suicide and suicide-attempts. And Little said relationship stress continues to be one of the leading risk factors for the Guard, as well as work stress, substance abuse and sexual abuse.
Defense leaders have noted that the complexity of the causes makes it difficult to address, since there is no one-size-fits-all cure.
Yvette Bourcicot, the acting assistant Army secretary for manpower, told the AP on Thursday that while staffing shortfalls continue, the service is “being creative” in using other personnel such as chaplains and health and fitness coaches to fill the gaps.
“The amount of attention that we’re paying to it, I think, is hopefully — we’re cautiously optimistic — what is translating into the downward trend,” said Bourcicot. She also noted that base commanders tailor programs to fit their forces.
For example, Lt. Gen. Douglas Sims, in his previous post as commander at Fort Riley, Kansas, began requiring soldiers at the base to meet with a counselor once a year.
“I can’t order anybody to talk to a counselor,” he said earlier this year, just before he left. “But I can tell you, listen, you’ve got to sit in a room for 30 to 60 minutes. And there happens to be a counselor in the same room.”
All but about 10 out of 14,000 soldiers, he said, used the time to talk with the counselor.
The trends of those who die by suicide, however, have been consistent.
According to the Pentagon report, overwhelmingly they are white male, enlisted service members under the age of 30. In 2021, roughly 94% of military suicides were men. And they most often used a gun. The second most common method was hanging or asphyxiation.
The report said the suicide rate — which is the number of deaths per 100,000 service members — has gradually gone up since 2011, and is similar to that of the U.S. population, when adjusted for age and gender.
The data for military spouses and dependents for calendar year 2020 was also released. Suicides by spouses were divided almost equally by gender and nearly 80% were under the age of 40. Again, most — 60% — used a firearm. Military dependents who die by suicide were most often male and under the age of 18.
Suicide attempts, meanwhile, most often involved poisoning. which includes drugs and alcohol. The report said more than 1,200 people attempted suicide, and 67 tried two or more times.
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The artist behind the viral TikTok hit "Bridesmaids," Kylie Morgan will perform an intimate live acoustic set at David's Bridal to celebrate the launch of new project and upcoming nuptials
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David's Bridal, the nation's leading bridal and special occasion authority, has teamed up with Kylie Morgan, country music star and artist behind the viral TikTok hit "Bridesmaids" to host an epic release party for her new 5-track project, Songs To Say I Do. As the nation's leading bridal and bridesmaid retailer, it is only fitting that the brand joins forces with the viral country queen to celebrate the collection of songs, each co-written by Kylie and dedicated to those who walked alongside her throughout her love story, including her upcoming walk down the aisle.
David's Bridal also teamed up with Kylie Morgan and her crew to celebrate events surrounding her upcoming wedding. David's Bridal outfitted each of her 11 bridesmaids, mother, and flower girl with their dream dress from the exclusive David's Bridal bridesmaids and occasion assortment. The retailer also supplied Kylie with her own custom departure dress for her big day. Customers can shop Kylie's bridesmaid looks from her wedding in-store at the event and online.
"Kylie's 'Bridesmaids' song is such an amazing anthem for a bride and her tribe," said Kelly Cook, Chief Marketing & IT Officer of David's Bridal. "The whole album celebrates love and the thrill of finding the right one. We are so honored to be a part of her wedding, her music, and her happiness. David's is the ultimate party destination, and we are thrilled to throw the biggest party in celebration of Kylie's EP and all her success."
The event will take place Thursday, November 3 from 6:00-8:00 PM at the David's Bridal Cool Springs location – 1728 Galleria Boulevard, Suite 101, Franklin, TN 27067. Attendees should grab their ride-or-die besties and come out to enjoy a live performance from Kylie herself. Throughout the evening, attendees can shop Kylie's very own bridesmaid looks, enter for a chance to win big prizes including a $100 gift card, shop the vast David's Bridal assortment, enjoy some memorable photo opportunities, and a few extra-special surprises!
The event will also include the limited-edition David's Bridal x DanielXDiamond rose gold fringe jacket available to purchase exclusively in-store to level up life's magical moments. Diamond Loyalty members will also receive exclusive deals and discounts on all purchases in-store and online.
To RSVP to attend, visit the events page on Davidsbridal.com. This event will be open to the public on a first come, first served basis. Do not wait, RSVP today to secure a spot. This event is 21+.
With 70 years of experience dressing customers for all of life's special occasions, David's Bridal is built on the idea everyone deserves to have the attire of their dreams regardless of style preference, shape, size, or budget. We believe in: CELEBRATING all life's magical moments, INNOVATING so we are always serving her, PERSONALIZING everything so it's all done her way, DESIGNING the most luxurious dresses, and finally, KINDNESS - so she doesn't have to worry about anything. It is our mission to help anyone and everyone find the look that will allow them to be the best, most genuine version of themselves on their wedding day or any special occasion. David's Bridal is dedicated to helping each customer, with the assistance of online planning tools and resources powered by Blueprint Registry, Rustic Wedding Chic, Forever Bride, knowledgeable stylists, and expert alteration artisans who will guide them through the entire purchasing journey. With more than 300 stores located across the US, Canada, UK, and franchise locations in Mexico, we offer the convenience of one-stop shopping for every magical event in her life including weddings, Quinceañera, graduations, prom, communions, or simply making the world her runway and beyond. Additionally, David's recently launched #frontlinefierce Philanthropy Program dedicated to amplifying the heroism, fearlessness, and bravery of those who serve others in their community. To learn more about David's Bridal, visit www.DavidsBridal.com, download the Planning App, and connect on social media through Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
Exuberant and ethereal, Kylie Morgan is turning heads with her EP P.S., out everywhere now. Pairing articulate, coming-of-age revelations with fun up-tempo anthems, P.S. features seven tracks each co-written by Kylie, including her debut single to country radio, "If He Wanted To He Would." P.S. is the anticipated follow-up to her breakout EP, Love, Kylie – a bold introduction that scored the Oklahoma native a place as one of CMT's Next Women of Country, VEVO's 2021 DSCVR Artists to Watch, and to CMA's coveted KixStart program. Already surpassing 100 MILLION global streams, Kylie has been praised for her "powerful voice" (CMT) with "infectious arrangements, irresistibly clever lyrics and a vibrant, empowering energy" (American Songwriter). On the road this fall with Tyler Rich for the Thinkin' We're In Love Tour, she has previously opened for artists including Dan + Shay, Little Big Town, Maren Morris, Kip Moore, Jason Derulo, Gavin DeGraw, Brett Eldredge and Billy Currington. For more information visit kyliemorgan.com, and keep up with her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok.
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MANCHESTER — David Garnes will discuss Little Theatre of Manchester’s production of “In the Heights” on Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m.
Garnes, a LTM member and dramaturg, will be speaking with members of the cast and creative team at Cheney Hall, 177 Hartford Road.
The free Lunchtime Lecture is an informal opportunity to ask questions after the chat.
LTM will present the Tony Award-winning Best Musical about family, community, and life in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, Nov. 4-20.
For more information and updates on health and safety protocols, visit: cheneyhall.org
Rail trail hike
MANCHESTER — The Manchester Land Conservation Trust will lead a history walk of the Cheney Railroad on Saturday at 1 p.m.
Hikers will have an easy 90-minute, 2½-mile walk along the former railroad, built in 1869 to connect the Cheney silk mills to the main rail line in the North End.
Meet at the tracks at the north end of Main Street, on the north (right) side of Farr's Sporting Goods, 2 Main St.
Park at the nearby shopping plaza or Eighth Utilities District office building (do not park in Farr's parking lot).
For more information about the land trust and a printable self-guided rail trail map, go to: manchesterlandtrust.org
Irish culture
MANCHESTER — The Manchester Historical Society will host a lecture by Mary Ann Handley on “Culture and Anarchy in Ireland — and the Three Literary Giants Who Helped to Forge Modern Ireland” on Sunday at 1 p.m. at the History Center, 175 Pine St.
Handley, a former state senator, is a retired Manchester Community College history professor.
Her lecture will be about Irish writers and their perspectives on the culture of Ireland and its people.
The cost is $5, $3 for historical society members, free for children younger than16.
Parking is available along Pleasant Street, off Forest Street (no on-street parking), and in a small lot next to the History Center.
For more information, go to: manchesterhistory.org
“Does My Vote Count?”
EAST HARTFORD — Join the East Hartford Works Resident Advisory Council, for a Living Room Conversation titled “Does My Vote Really Matter” on Monday at 6 p.m. at the East Hartford library lower level, 840 Main St. Entrance is through the back door by the parking lot.
Dinner will be provided. Register through: easthartfordct.gov
Inside the election process
HARTFORD — The Connecticut Democracy Center’s discussion series, “Untangling the Talley: A Look Inside the Election Process,” takes place Oct. 27 and Nov. 1 at noon at Connecticut’s Old State House, downtown Hartford.
The topic will be barriers to voting.
Take a deep dive into how modern elections work and the ways citizens engage with this core system of democracy. This series aims to untangle the logistics of elections, the role of technology and news coverage during elections, and the challenges faced by electors to help build trust in their ability to participate in our government with confidence.
Admission is free and registration, though not required, is requested and available at: ctdemocracycenter.org
• Also in the series, a post-election conversation with voters will be held Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Old State House.
Wadsworth gallery talk
HARTFORD — The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Curator Erin Monroe and Atheneum Director Matthew Hargraves will explore the meaning and story behind Whistler’s powerful composition “Alone with the Tide” on Friday at 1 p.m.
Meet in front of the museum shop. The talk is free with museum admission.
• The Wadsworth Atheneum will present the Emily Hall Tremaine Lecture in Contemporary Art, with photographer Justine Kurland, on Wednesday.
There will be a gallery viewing at 5 p.m. with the lecture starting at 6 p.m. The talk is free; reservations are required.
Kurland specializes in American landscapes and the fringe communities that inhabit them. Her monumental series “Girl Pictures” (1997–2002) documents teenage girls as rebels at play in bucolic frontier landscapes.
Meet in the galleries before the lecture to view all 69 photographs from “Girl Pictures.”
For more information about this and other programs, call 860-278-2670 or visit: thewadsworth.org | https://www.journalinquirer.com/living/time_out/walks-talks-meet-the-cast-of-ltm-s-production-of-in-the-heights/article_349a4506-4fc0-11ed-8f62-e7718ae5731b.html | 2022-10-20T16:51:45 | en | 0.920385 |
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The major freight railroads appear unwilling to give track maintenance workers much more than they received in the initial contract they rejected last week, increasing the chances of a strike.
The railroads took the unusual step of issuing a statement late Wednesday rejecting the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division union’s latest request to add paid sick time on top of the 24% raises and $5,000 in bonuses they received in the first five-year deal.
Union Pacific CEO Lance Fritz said Thursday that he thinks the main reason the BMWED rejected its initial contract last week was that the details of improved expense reimbursement in the deal were still being negotiated at UP while workers were voting. So it wasn't clear exactly what those workers would receive for their travel expenses when they go on the road to repair tracks.
Six of the 12 railroad unions that represent 115,000 workers nationwide have approved their tentative agreements with the railroads so far, but all of them have to ratify their contracts to avoid a strike. The unions have agreed to put any strike on hold until at least mid-November while the BMWED negotiates a new deal and the other unions vote on their proposed contracts, so there's no immediate threat the the trains most businesses rely on to deliver their raw materials and finished products will stop moving. A railroad strike could devastate the economy.
“Ultimately, I remain confident that we’re going to get our temporary agreements ratified and be able to avoid a strike. That’s still a possibility but I don’t think it’s a probability,” Fritz told investors after his railroad released its earnings report.
The group that negotiations on behalf of the major railroads, including UP, BNSF, Norfolk Southern, CSX and Kansas City Southern, said the new contracts should closely follow the recommendations of the special board of arbitrators that President Joe Biden appointed this summer. The railroads said that board rejected union demands for paid sick time.
“Now is not the time to introduce new demands that rekindle the prospect of a railroad strike,” the railroads said.
Officials at the BMWED union didn't immediately respond to the railroads Thursday. Concerns about quality of life and the ability for workers — particularly the engineers and conductors who drive the trains — to take time off without being penalized have weighed heavily on the negotiations.
But the railroads say workers do have significant short-term disability benefits that kick in after four or seven days and last up to 52 weeks that the unions have negotiated for over the years. The railroads said the unions have repeatedly agreed that short-term absences would be unpaid in favor of higher wages and more generous benefits for long-term illnesses.
If both sides can't agree on contracts, Congress could step in to block a strike and impose terms on the workers. | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/Railroads-reject-sick-time-demands-raising-17522380.php | 2022-10-20T16:51:45 | en | 0.973946 |
Modi govt always in 'electioneering mode', no focus on economic issues, alleges Cong
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The Congress on Thursday hit out at the Narendra Modi government over the ''continuous fall'' of the Indian Rupee and accused it of always being in electioneering mode and having no focus on economic issues.
Noting that mere statements will not work, the party also suggested that Prime Minister Modi convenes an immediate meeting with experts to take remedial measures in this matter.
The Congress' president-elect Mallikarjun Kharge said the rupee again reached a record low of Rs 83 against the dollar, noting that it can prove to be ''very dangerous'' for India's economy.
''The (Union) finance minister said that the rupee is not weakening, the dollar is getting stronger. Mere statements will not work, the central government will have to take concrete steps soon,'' Kharge said in a tweet in Hindi.
Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram said the Government seems ''helpless against the relentless decline'' in the value of the Rupee. He said the declining Rupee has consequences for inflation, current account deficit and interest rates. ''At this moment, the government needs all the wisdom and experience available in the country. I have suggested a group of eminent professionals who have the interest of the country at heart,'' he said on Twitter.
''My advice to the prime minister is he should immediately call a closed-door meeting of Dr C Rangarajan, Dr Y V Reddy, Dr Rakesh Mohan, Dr Raghuram Rajan and Mr Montek Singh Ahluwalia to consider the next steps that the government may take. Obviously, the FM and the Governor, RBI should be present,'' Chidambaram suggested in another tweet. Alleging that the ''inept'' Modi dispensation is clueless about macroeconomic management, Congress leader Anshul Avijit feared that the worst on the economic front is yet to come.
He said the Rupee ''continues its free-fall against the dollar with disastrous consequences for our fragile economy'', as it has now breached the Rs 83 mark versus the US dollar and shows no signs of abating.
The Congress leader claimed the Rupee has fallen more than 10 per cent so far in this calendar year and has reached lows of Rs 83.12. By comparison, during the UPA, the Rupee was Rs 58.4 to a dollar in May 2014 on the eve of Narendra Modi becoming prime minister, he said.
The Rupee depreciated 6 paise to a record low of 83.06 against the US dollar in opening trade on Thursday due to a stronger greenback overseas and unrelenting foreign fund outflows.
''This is the proverbial perfect storm - weakening rupee, high levels of inflation, rising unemployment, poverty and hunger. The inept Modi government is clueless about macroeconomic management as this government is always in electioneering mode having no focus or concern on the economic issues. We fear the worst is yet to come,'' Avijit told reporters.
The Congress leader said PM Modi has completely forgotten his own narrative when the BJP was in opposition and recalled his words on August 20, 2013, when he as Gujarat chief minister had said: ''It is unfortunate that the leadership in Delhi is neither bothered about the security of the country nor about the decline in the value of the rupee.'' ''With China in our territory and the rupee-affected inflation, the irony of Shri Modi’s statement cannot be starker,'' Avijit noted.
The Congress leader also hit out at Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, saying, ''With her irresponsible and misguided statements, she is not ready to accept the reality of this government's failure to control the falling rupee.'' ''Her comparisons with developed countries having smaller populations and much higher GDP per capita than India are grossly misplaced.'' Claiming that the falling Rupee has an inverse relationship with inflation levels, Avijit said according to the RBI, a 5 per cent weakening of the rupee increases inflation by 20 bps.
That is because imports, in particular, fuel, fertilisers and cooking oil, become that much costlier. These commodities directly affect the common man and have a cascading effect on prices, he noted.
''The finance minister's outrageous comment that, 'Rupee is not sliding and the dollar is strengthening', ignores the fact that emerging economies such as Mexico and Brazil have actually strengthened their currencies vis a vis USD during this critical period. Further, the US policy regarding the dollar volatility is well encapsulated in former treasury secretary John Connally's famous statement in 1971: 'The dollar is our currency, but it's your problem','' he noted.
''The finance minister, true to form, has refused to acknowledge that there is a 'problem' with her government's misdirected policies and therefore refused to act on it,'' Avijit said, adding India's forex reserves have depleted by 15.4 per cent in 2022 only with more than USD 110 billion having left the shores of this country. The weakening rupee, strengthening of the dollar and US interest rate hikes have also resulted in Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) rapidly pulling out, he said, noting that in this calendar year, FII have sold over USD 24 billion in local equities.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Max Verstappen has already been crowned champion in one of the most dominant seasons in Formula 1 history. His Red Bull team is streaking toward the constructor's title as well.
And yet the big question looming over this week's United States Grand Prix is what to do about Red Bull's cost cap breach in 2021 and whether the team and its drivers should be punished?
While Verstappen struts as a two-time champion in a chase for a record-tying 13th win this season, rival teams and drivers say F1 must find a way to penalize Red Bull for breaking a critical rule that is supposed to reign in the big-spending teams and level the playing field from the front of the grid to the back.
Although the series governing body has called the spending breach “minor,” it could still be several million dollars. The FIA has not announced any sanctions or disclosed how much money Red Bull overspent.
What the FIA decides to do will be considered a major test of first-year president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's leadership. A spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for an update or whether the FIA will announce anything before the end of the season.
Red Bull's rivals want action.
McLaren team boss Zak Brown called any spending violation cheating.
Ferrari, the series' biggest legacy team and Red Bull's closest rival this year for the championship, has called for “maximum penalties” for overspending. Ferrari has also argued that any improper boost in car development impacts not just one season but several, as teams are in a constant arms race for the future.
Potential penalties for minor overspending range from a reprimand to reduced budgets or even deduction of driver and team championship points. But few think FIA would do something as harsh as stripping Verstappen's 2021 title, or re-open this season's championship.
Still, Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas, who was Lewis Hamilton's teammate last season at Mercedes when Verstappen won the championship over Hamilton on the last lap of the final race, said “harsh“ measures are called for.
"It has to be something that hurts,” Bottas told The Associated Press. “If you spend more money than other teams are allowed to spend, obviously you are gaining an advantage. It should be harsh.”
Red Bull so far has said little other than the team believed it had stayed within spending limits in 2021, and that it was “surprised and disappointed” with the FIA's findings of violations.
Formula One first announced a budget cap would be implemented in 2019, and it started last season with a limit of $145 million. It was scaled down to $140 million for 2022 and drops to $135 million for 2023, excluding driver salaries and engine costs. By calling the violation “minor,” the FIA indicated Red Bull’s overspending was under 5% of the total budget.
Even if the spending breach is considered minor, rival teams point to the razor-thin margin between Verstappen and Hamilton in last season's championship. Verstappen won 10 races, Hamilton eight.
In a letter this week to the FIA president and copied to F1 president Stefano Domenicali, McLaren's Brown said any team found guilty of overspending should be penalized that amount and face an equal reduction the next season.
Violating teams should also be penalized in competition, such as losing wind tunnel time for car and engine development, Brown wrote.
“The bottom line,” Brown wrote, “is any team who has overspent has gained an unfair advantage both in the current and following year’s car development."
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner told the AP any penalties should carry well into the future, even for several years, if F1 expects to compel teams with a lot of money to stay within the rules.
“It needs to be not only financial (punishment), because just financial is too easy. You pay your way out of it. It needs to be competition-wise, you get deductions, something that needs to be more than money," Steiner told AP.
But, Steiner said, there's no point in taking a championship away from a driver.
“Rhe celebrations have been done. Now to have a new champion? Who cares?” Steiner told AP. “The majority of the people already believe who they believe won.”
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AP Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer contributed.
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From crumbling foundations, to mental health and substance use support, to women’s healthcare rights, the list of issues facing the 53rd is long, and answers are sometimes elusive. These local issues can sometimes hit close to home, and the majority of us see and feel these issues in some form on a daily basis, and we sometimes must look to our local representatives for support and answers.
Rep. Tammy Nuccio has been a strong advocate for all residents within the 53rd district since she first took office nearly two years ago, and is unquestionably a front line fighter for the 53rd. I encourage all voters to look into her record to see how she has supported us in Hartford, and to see for yourselves how effective she has been at raising awareness, and funding, in support of critical, complex problems that some of our friends and neighbors are facing.
In addition, I have worked with Tammy on the Tolland Town Council for nearly five years, and I have had a front row seat to witness her commitment to her work, her dedication to our residents, and her thoughtful approach to these complex issues. | https://www.journalinquirer.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter-to-the-editor-supporting-nuccio/article_124966aa-508b-11ed-a867-a3e0cf0f5454.html | 2022-10-20T16:51:51 | en | 0.984199 |
WASHINGTON (AP) — With several billion dollars in federal money secured for drought-stricken western states, managers and officials on the Rio Grande are hopeful some will reach their communities and bring attention to the challenges facing one of North America’s longest rivers.
Stretches of the river near Albuquerque, New Mexico went dry for the first time in 40 years in August, destroying critical habitat for endangered fish. South Texas cities including McAllen, Brownsville and Mission, whose only water source is the river, ratcheted up water restrictions on businesses and a collective 1 million people. Reservoirs that are key to those residents, but not household names, like Amistad and the Falcon Lakes, fell to all-time lows. Farmers in the Rio Grande Valley braced for losses when drought caused interruptions to deliveries from canals that normally bring them water.
With $4 billion in the Biden administration’s climate measure to address drought, some officials argue cities and farms in the Rio Grande basin have been overlooked while facing just as many problems as others in the West. The money from the federal spending package has not yet been fully allocated, but priority will be given to states served by the 1,450-mile (2,334-kilometer) powerhouse of the West, the Colorado River, and to other drought-afflicted basins. Officials in New Mexico and Texas want the Rio Grande to be included.
A main way the money will be spent in the Colorado River basin is to pay farmers to leave fields unplanted and free up the water that would otherwise be used. Southwestern cities and Native American tribes, who have their own rights to water, could also be paid to use less of their supply.
Over the years, Rio Grande communities have received federal grant funding and loans for infrastructure repairs and conservation, but officials say the current moment is unique because the Interior Department and other federal agencies are flush with cash from spending packages passed under the Biden administration.
New Mexico has received “bits and pieces of things,” said Mike Hamman, the state water engineer. “But nothing like a major drought appropriation strictly from the federal government, to date.”
In Texas, Maria Elena-Giner helps oversee treaties that govern how the U.S. and Mexico share the Rio Grande and Colorado River as the U.S. representative to the International Boundary and Water Commission.
Key differences between the two rivers make managing South Texas' water supply challenging, Giner said. In South Texas, 70% of water from the Rio Grande comes from tributaries located in Mexico. The southern neighbor is to deliver water to the U.S. in five-year cycles, or send smaller increments yearly. But Mexico’s water deliveries have grown increasingly unpredictable as drought cuts into both countries' water supply.
Additional money could be put toward new water storage projects and improvements to existing dams, canals, and reservoirs in both countries, Giner said. “The big challenge is really some predictability ... on an annual basis.”
The situation on the Rio Grande is unlike the Colorado River, where Mexico is last in line for water. The northwestern Mexican states of Baja California and Sonora use Colorado River water while Chihuahua, to the east, relies on the Rio Grande.
Giner added that whereas the Colorado has the powerful Bureau of Reclamation as a manager, the Rio Grande has the International Boundary and Water Commission, a little-known diplomatic agency headquartered in El Paso, with nowhere near the same manpower to handle transboundary water issues.
“We are the Bureau of Reclamation on the Rio Grande,” she said, pointing to the commission's $55 million annual budget for the entire U.S-Mexico border.
But Democratic U.S. Rep. Melanie Stansbury of New Mexico said the problems of the three-state Rio Grande basin go beyond money. She wants to reform how the river is managed, and introduced legislation in Congress last summer to bring more coordination between the basin states, arguing that policies should be updated to match current climate conditions in the Southwest.
Stansbury said reservoirs on the Rio Grande could be managed differently to allow for better water storage, which would help communities in times of drought. Currently, reservoirs in New Mexico have specific uses for water delivery, flood control or storage, but are rarely used for more than one purpose. And adding more coordination among states would allow them to make better use of funding that's available, she said.
“On the Rio Grande, there’s not a set of common goals because that management framework doesn’t exist for the entire basin,” Stansbury said. Her bill is part of a larger drought and wildfire package that the Senate will likely vote on after the midterm elections.
The Colorado River is on a scale unmatched by any other North American river, serving 40 million people across seven states, 29 tribes and Mexico. The Rio Grande provides water to more than 6 million people in southern Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Mexico and irrigates thousands of square miles of farmland.
Jason Casuga, chief engineer for New Mexico's Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District, said the Rio Grande's smaller scale should make conservation easier, particularly as drought-affected states are eligible for more funding.
“The Colorado is just orders and orders of magnitude different on the scale of water, which complicates solutions," Casuga said. "Luckily, for the Rio Grande, I don't believe that's the case. There are tangible solutions to moving water for drought purposes."
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LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Dingdong (Cayman) Limited ("Dingdong" or the "Company") (NYSE: DDL).
Class Period: June 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 24, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Dingdong was actively flouting its food safety responsibilities, failing to deliver on its stated commitment to provide "fresh" groceries to customers historically disserved by supermarkets, traditional Chinese wet markets, or traditional e-commerce platforms; (2) Dingdong's quality control measures, which were so heavily touted in the Registration Statement, were, in fact, inadequate, exposing Dingdong to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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Amazon faces $1B class action lawsuit in the UK over Buy Box
Amazon is facing a USD 1 billion class action lawsuit in the U.K. over allegations it uses an algorithm to favour its own products and those of third-party sellers who use its storage and delivery services.The litigation is being spearheaded by the law firm Hausfeld Co LLP, which said in a news release that anyone who lives in the U.K. and made purchases on Amazon since October 2016 is eligible to be a claimant.
Amazon is facing a USD 1 billion class action lawsuit in the U.K. over allegations it uses an algorithm to favour its own products and those of third-party sellers who use its storage and delivery services.
The litigation is being spearheaded by the law firm Hausfeld & Co LLP, which said in a news release that anyone who lives in the U.K. and made purchases on Amazon since October 2016 is eligible to be a claimant. The suit is expected to be filed at the Competition Appeal Tribunal in London by the end of October. The lawsuit will focus primarily on Amazon's “Buy Box” feature, a coveted spot that makes items more visible to shoppers and thereby lead to more sales for merchants listed there. The box features a product from a single seller, though many more might offer the same item. In the news release, the law firm detailed it will allege many users wrongly assume the buy box offers them the best deals, but Amazon uses a “secretive” algorithm to feature its own products or those sold by merchants that use its fulfillment and delivery services. The lawsuit claims Amazon breached competition law, abused its dominance in e-commerce and obscured better deals by leading customers towards these featured offers. “Other sellers, who do not pay for Amazon's fulfilment services, are nearly always excluded from the Buy Box, stifling their ability to offer consumers a better deal, and leaving consumers out of pocket,” the statement said. Amazon did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The company's Buy Box and potential preferencing of certain products have long been a subject of scrutiny by lawmakers and regulators.
In July, Britain's antitrust watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority, said it would investigate Amazon over suspected anti-competitive practices, including how it selects listings for its Buy Box.
That same month, Amazon said it would provide equal treatment for all sellers when ranking offers for the buy box as part of several concessions it made to resolve two antitrust investigations by the European Union. Last year, regulators in Italy fined the company 1.13 billion euros (USD 1.3 billion), accusing it of stifling competition over similar concerns.
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FRISCO, Texas (AP) — Dak Prescott will be “in the lead chair as far as reps” for practice in the latest sign that the star quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys will return from injury Sunday against Detroit.
Coach Mike McCarthy left little doubt about the end of Prescott's five-game absence because of a fractured thumb on his throwing hand. The quarterback said over the weekend he expected to play.
Prescott threw 40 passes during a scaled-back practice Wednesday coming off a late game at Philadelphia.
“I thought he looked very good,” McCarthy said. “We’ll look to expand that (Thursday) and put him in the lead chair as far as reps just to give him the opportunity to prepare to play.”
The Cowboys (4-2) lost to the undefeated Eagles 26-17 with first place in the NFC East on the line.
Now they face the Lions (1-4), one of two one-win teams in the NFC. Dallas gets another struggling opponent at home next week against Chicago.
Dallas won four consecutive games with Cooper Rush replacing Prescott after the 2016 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year fractured his right thumb in a season-opening loss to Tampa Bay.
The winning streak pushed Rush's career record to 5-0, including a victory last season at Minnesota.
Although Rush no longer has a perfect record, the Cowboys are one of just four teams in the NFC with a winning record through six weeks. Three of those teams are in the NFC East.
McCarthy credited the players' participation in the offseason program and a mostly healthy training camp in California with helping Dallas stay in contention without Prescott.
“I think it’s a credit to the whole team, especially what Cooper Rush was able to do,” McCarthy said. “I think it’s all those things, they add up and then it’s all part of keeping the train on the tracks.”
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I’m writing this letter of recommendation on behalf of Councilman Matt Despard who is campaigning for state Representative from Enfield/East Windsor. My wife Bobbie and I raised our children here and sent them through the Enfield school system. My wife and I were both teachers here and as parents we know the value of a good education. And having served as your state Representative for 16 years, I know the need and the value of good representation. I know that Matt will offer that representation and that he will work to give our kids the best education possible.
Matt is an independent minded individual who works well together with both Democrats and Republicans on the Town Council. I want someone representing us in Hartford who has a strong commitment to our children and to our community and who has the ability to get things done for our town and for our state. There is no doubt that Matt Despard can do just that.
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GENEVA (AP) — The International Committee of the Red Cross has conducted at least five visits to Ukrainian prisoners of war since Russia invaded Ukraine, a Russian diplomat said Thursday while insisting that “practical arrangements” were holding up a trip to a prison where dozens of POWs died.
Gennady Gatilov, Russia’s ambassador in Geneva, said it was unreasonable to think Red Cross teams could visit all 6,000 Ukrainian POWs. Some critics say the Geneva-based ICRC has not done enough to try to obtain access to Russian detention centers.
The humanitarian organization said Sunday that it has an 11-person team ready to visit any POWs in separatist-held areas of Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, including those held at the Olenivka prison.
Russian and Ukrainian authorities accused the other of a July 29 attack that destroyed a barracks at the separatist-run prison. At least 53 Ukrainian POWs died and dozens more were wounded, according to Russian and separatist authorities.
The international Red Cross would “check on the conditions of internment and treatment, deliver essential supplies, and ensure the prisoners of war can contact their families," the organization said.
The Red Cross reiterated it has been unable to visit all the sites it wanted to in connection with the war in Ukraine.
“Blaming the ICRC for being denied full and immediate access does not help prisoners of war or their families,” it said.
Gatilov suggested that security concerns were responsible for delaying another possible visit to the prison in Olenivka, a settlement controlled by the Moscow-backed Donetsk People’s Republic.
“What the ICRC wants is security for these visits,” he said. “Sometimes … it’s not easy to provide that sort of security because the shelling is continuing, and specifically the shelling of the area of Olenivka.”
“Our counterparts in the Red Cross, they understand. They still believe that they can do this,” he said. “They will do this in the future. And the only thing we need is just to discuss the practical arrangements for this visit. From the point of view of security, first of all."
Alexander Pchelyakov, a spokesman for the Russian mission in Geneva, later specified the five dates that ICRC teams already had made to Ukrainian POWs: in Crimea’s Sevastopol on April 11, May 19 and August 4; on May 19 in Olenivka and the Azov Sea coastal town of Novoazovsk; and a July 28 trip to Mulino, a rural area in Russia near the city of Nizhny Novgorod.
In comments that diverged from the findings of U.N. human rights experts and other independent monitors, Gatilov claimed that Ukrainian prisoners of war were “treated quite well” while Russians held by Ukrainian authorities have been subject to torture and “psychological” and “physical” pressure that violates the Geneva Conventions.
A U.N. team of experts last month cited testimonies of beatings, electric shocks and forced nudity in Russian detention facilities.
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AMSTERDAM, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TUI Group has selected Embraer's E195-E2, the quietest and most efficient aircraft under 150 seats, to join the TUI fly Belgium fleet. TUI, one of the world's leading tourism groups, will take delivery of three E195-E2 from AerCap on long-term lease. The aircraft, from AerCap's existing fleet and powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, will be delivered in a comfortable 136 seat, single class configuration, in the first half of 2023.
"We are thrilled to add the E195-E2 to our Belgium fleet. Operating on short and medium haul routes, the new airplane is the most efficient aircraft in the market. It uses less fuel, has a longer range, while at the same time is 50% quieter and emits up to a third less carbon dioxide. The airplanes will operate mostly out of Antwerp, from where they will fly to more distant airports, which will allow us to expand into new holiday destinations from Northern Belgium", said Marco Ciomperlik, Chief Airline Officer, TUI Group.
"The selection of the E195-E2 is an important milestone to make TUI's fleet even more efficient in support of our sustainability goals. Working together with AerCap, Embraer and Pratt & Whitney, we have agreed on an attractive package that enables TUI to provide travellers from regional airports in Belgium an even better start to their holidays," added Tom Chandler, Managing Director Fleet and Asset Management, TUI Group
"We are very pleased to announce the lease placement of three E195-E2s with TUI. AerCap has a long history of working with TUI and we are excited to be a part of their fleet renewal plan," said Peter Anderson, Chief Commercial Officer of AerCap. "The E195-E2s are the perfect aircraft to support TUI's operations with greater versatility and improved efficiencies, enabling them to meet their sustainability commitments. We wish TUI every success with the E2-Jets, and we look forward to working with them as these aircraft deliver."
Martyn Holmes, Chief Commercial Officer, Embraer Commercial Aviation, added, "We welcome TUI, already operators of the first generation E190, to the E2 family of operators. The economics of the E195-E2 combined with its comfort, is a win win for TUI – allowing the operator to increase capacity and delight their guests, while still reducing fuel costs and lowering emissions. We're pleased to continue our long relationship with TUI and thank AerCap for their partnership."
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About the TUI Group
The TUI Group is one of the world's leading tourism groups. The company is based in Germany. TUI shares are listed on the FTSE 250, an index of the London Stock Exchange, on the regulated market of the Lower Saxony Stock Exchange in Hanover and on the over-the-counter market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The TUI Group offers integrated services from a single source for its 27 million customers, 21 million of whom are in the European national companies.
The entire tourism value chain is mapped under one roof. This includes over 400 hotels and resorts with premium brands such as RIU, TUI Blue and Robinson and 16 own cruise ships, from MS Europa and MS Europa 2 in the luxury class and expedition ships to the Mein Schiff fleet of TUI Cruises and cruise ships at Marella Cruises in the UK. The group also includes Europe's leading tour operator brands and online marketing platforms, five airlines with more than 100 modern medium and long-haul aircraft and over 1,000 travel agencies. In addition to expanding the core business with hotels, cruises via successful joint ventures and activities in holiday destinations, TUI is increasingly focusing on the expansion of digital platforms. The group is transforming into a digital company.
Global responsibility for sustainable economic, ecological and social action is at the heart of our corporate culture. With projects in 25 countries, the TUI Care Foundation initiated by TUI focuses on the positive effects of tourism, on education and training and on strengthening environmental and social standards. In this way, it supports holiday destinations in their development. The globally active TUI Care Foundation initiates projects that create new opportunities for the next generation.
About AerCap
AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing with one of the most attractive order books in the industry. AerCap serves approximately 300 customers around the world with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER) and is based in Dublin with offices in Shannon, Miami, Singapore, Memphis, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Abu Dhabi, Seattle, Toulouse and other locations around the world.
About Embraer
Embraer (B3: EMBR3, NYSE: ERJ) is a global aerospace company headquartered in Brazil. It manufactures aircraft for Commercial and Executive aviation, Defense & Security, and Agricultural customers. The company also provides after-sales services & support through a worldwide network of wholly-owned entities and authorized agents.
Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 8,000 aircraft. On average, about every 10 seconds an aircraft manufactured by Embraer takes off somewhere in the world, transporting over 145 million passengers a year.
Embraer is the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats and is the main exporter of high value-added goods in Brazil. The company maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jalen Ramsey has covered a lot of ground in his football career, and now he's even finding his way into his opponents' pocket.
After winning a national championship at Florida State, the fleet-footed defensive back is now a three-time All-Pro with a Super Bowl ring from the Rams. He plays a key role on every level of Los Angeles' defense in the bespoke “Star” position, putting him in man-to-man coverage, in zone protection and in a run-stopping capacity from play to play.
And after playing six NFL seasons without sacking a quarterback, Ramsey is now a pass-rushing weapon with a sack in back-to-back games for the defending champions (3-3) as they hit their bye week.
“I definitely still get a little reaction out of them,” Ramsey said of his teammates' sideline celebrations of his sacks. “It's just funny that I've been playing (this long) and I haven't gotten sacks, and I've got two in a row now.”
Ramsey's latest standout season is one of several bright spots on his side of the ball for the Rams, who are awakening memories of 2020 with one of the NFL's most effective defensive units backing up an inconsistent offense.
Los Angeles is allowing 21 points per game and 301.3 yards, keeping the Rams competitive despite an offense that can't run the ball behind an injury-laden offensive line. No team has allowed fewer first downs than the Rams' defense, which also ranks second in red-zone effectiveness.
Pro Football Focus ranks the Rams' defense third in the league this season despite having its share of the injuries that have hit Los Angeles' roster much harder than usual.
The Rams' secondary has been missing two key players who are expected to return after the bye: veteran cornerback Troy Hill and rookie Cobie Durant. When they're back, Ramsey believes the whole group will get a boost.
“I'm usually never happy for an early bye, but it's coming at a good spot right now,” Ramsey said. “Hopefully we get some guys back from injury.”
Even with injury absences, coordinator Raheem Morris is leading another effective, resilient group. Los Angeles thoroughly shut down struggling Carolina in its final game before the bye, yielding 203 yards and three offensive points in the 24-10 victory.
The Rams’ numbers are even more impressive because of the way their season started: Buffalo wrecked the defending champs’ banner-raising night with 31 points and 413 yards in a blowout victory.
The Rams have allowed only one touchdown pass in their past four games, tied for the fewest in the NFL in that stretch, after giving up five in the first two weeks. Los Angeles' last five opponents have combined for four touchdown drives longer than 40 yards after Buffalo did it four times in the opener.
The Rams have been successful even without much of a pass rush in the absence of Von Miller, who left for more money in Buffalo after the Super Bowl.
Los Angeles is tied for 20th in the league with 12 sacks, including four by Aaron Donald. Top edge rusher Leonard Floyd has no sacks, while Terrell Lewis and Justin Hollins have one apiece.
“Our pass rush just in general has to pick up,” Morris said. “All those things are what make us great. When those things get rolling, our pass rushers get home, they cause disruption, they tip balls, they make the things happen that make defense easy. We need more opportunities like that. Right now, we’re playing decent, but you can play so much better, and we all know what it looks like.”
The edge rushers have all been outproduced by Ramsey and Bobby Wagner, who have two sacks apiece. Wagner has been a solid contributor in his first season in LA, while his fellow inside linebacker, Ernest Jones, has grown into a vital part of the group.
The Rams' solidity on defense allows coach Sean McVay to keep most of his focus on his offense, which is in for even more difficulties with the season-ending Achilles tendon injury for left tackle Joseph Noteboom last Sunday. Los Angeles can use the bye week to decide whether to stick with backup Alaric Jackson protecting Matthew Stafford's blind spot, since the undrafted free agent appears to be the best available option by far.
And when McVay isn't thinking about his offensive line, he's figuring out how to run the ball without Cam Akers, who is being openly shopped for a trade after falling out with the coaching staff. McVay's inability to find common ground with Akers is surprising, given the coach's lengthy history of solid relationships with his players, so that failure could be a source of frustration during the break.
“I think that the communication has been pretty clear and there’s been good dialogue, but that doesn’t always mean that the solutions are in alignment,” McVay said. “Sometimes good dialogue can lead to clarity on making a decision that isn’t necessarily easy, but it’s the best.”
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American Airlines forecasts stronger profit on resilient travel demand
American Airlines Group Inc on Thursday forecast that fourth-quarter profit would exceed analyst estimates after posting better-than-expected earnings in the third quarter, as demand for travel remained resilient despite higher airfare and growing risks of an economic recession.
American Airlines Group Inc on Thursday forecast that fourth-quarter profit would exceed analyst estimates after posting better-than-expected earnings in the third quarter, as demand for travel remained resilient despite higher airfare and growing risks of an economic recession. The company, the No 1. U.S. airline by fleet size, said there are no signs of a slowdown in consumer demand and expects air travel demand to stay "robust" next year. But it warned that its capacity to meet the demand would remain constrained due to delays in aircraft deliveries and a shortage of pilots at its regional partners.
American is the latest airline to provide an upbeat demand outlook even as a worsening economic outlook has sparked worries about travel spending. "As we move into 2023, the constraints facing our business today will remain," Chief Financial Officer Derek Kerr said on an investor call.
American estimates to operate next year at 95%-100% of the pre-pandemic capacity. Rival Delta Air Lines expects to restore its 2019 capacity by the summer of next year, while United Airlines has said its 2023 capacity would not be more than 8% higher than the pre-pandemic level. The Texas-based carrier expects adjusted profit between 50 and 70 cents per share for the fourth quarter, compared with analysts' estimate for 22 cents per share, according to Refinitiv IBES data. Total revenue in the quarter through December is projected to be up 11% to 13% from the same period in 2019.
It expects an adjusted operating margin of 5.5%-7.5% in the fourth quarter. That contrasts with forecasts of a double-digit operating margin by Delta and United. Guido Petrelli, founder and CEO of Merlin Investor, said American's results were not as good as those of other major airlines, which together with capacity constraints suggest investors need more evidence to be sure its earnings recovery will continue.
The company's shares were down about 3% at $13.55. The airline industry, which is facing higher fuel and wage bills, has been relying on strong demand to mitigate inflationary pressure with higher fares. Investors are concerned that a slowdown in consumer spending would hurt profits and make it harder for debt-laden airlines to repair their balance sheets.
Carriers, however, say an unquenched thirst for travel, hybrid work arrangements and limited airline capacity would keep their business humming. American said demand for domestic and short-haul international travel is "very strong", and countries lifting travel restrictions and testing requirements are expected to further drive up long-haul international traffic.
It said debt reduction remained a "top priority", adding the company is on track to reduce total debt levels by $15 billion by the end of 2025. Adjusted profit for the third quarter came in at 69 cents per share, topping analysts' expectations of 56 cents a share. Revenue for the quarter jumped 13% increase versus 2019 to $13.5 billion.
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Kevin Brown, a Vernon resident, is an excellent candidate for the State House of Representative’s 56th District. He attended public schools in CT, earned a university degree at a CT state university; teaches in public shoos, and has served on Vernon’s Board of Education for 17 years, many of which included on its finance/budget committee. Add to those experiences, he has been involved in youth sports.
That is just a few areas for which he is highly qualified: education, appropriations, and any special committee on children. He would also bring an impressive array of community service.
My observations lead me to believe that Kevin will likely serve our town and Connecticut well in any field he chooses. He’s known o be bright, hardworking, knowledgeable, reliable, with high character and pleasant disposition. | https://www.journalinquirer.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/letter-to-the-editor-voting-for-brown/article_fb142178-508a-11ed-8a55-07beb01383cd.html | 2022-10-20T16:52:04 | en | 0.982593 |
LOUISIANA, Mo. (AP) — The police chief in a small Missouri town has been charged with felony drug crimes after his girlfriend's brother was found dead from an apparent overdose in the police chief’s home.
William Jones, 50, was charged Wednesday with second-degree drug trafficking, possession of a controlled substance and tampering with evidence. He was jailed on $150,000 cash-only bond.
Jones is the police chief in Louisiana, Missouri, a town of 3,200 residents along the Mississippi River, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) north of St. Louis.
Jones' girlfriend, Alexis Thone, 25, also was charged with second-degree drug trafficking and possession of a controlled substance. She was jailed on $100,000 cash-only bond.
Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte said an off-duty Louisiana police officer called authorities just before 10 p.m. Tuesday to report a death at the home occupied by Jones and Thone. Responders found Gabriel Thone, 24, dead.
Gabriel Thone was the brother of Alexis Thone. Their 21-year-old brother was at the home in respiratory distress, the sheriff said, but was revived with naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses.
Jones was arrested Wednesday afternoon during a traffic stop in Louisiana.
It wasn't immediately clear if Jones was still police chief. The mayor did not respond to phone and email messages on Thursday, and a woman answering the phone at City Hall declined to answer questions. | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/Small-town-Missouri-police-chief-charged-in-17522373.php | 2022-10-20T16:52:04 | en | 0.978154 |
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Research Study's Bold Approach to Improving Quality of Life and Cancer-Related Complications
NEW YORK and PALO ALTO, Calif. and WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Get your affairs in order" is one of the most dreaded phrases in any language. When Saranne Rothberg was diagnosed with stage IV cancer over two decades ago, she did not write her will. She decided to dramatically redesign her life with more joy and to set defined goals to "project manage" her survival. Rothberg is still cancer-free. In her latest study, The Cancer Health Coach Impact Study, she and her research team are investigating a bold patient empowerment model to improve the quality of life of each patient and reduce possible life-threatening cancer-related complications.
Rothberg details, "When I had aggressive cancer, I not only had to beat cancer, but I had to not die from cancer-related complications including malnutrition, infection, lack of oxygen, liver damage, excessive calcium, etc. Our Cancer Health Coach Impact Study is seeking patients living with stage IV cancer who would like to experience eight free, live, virtual, one-on-one weekly Certified Health Coaching sessions to help with their immediate physical, mental, nutritional, and/or environmental challenges that make self-care and daily activities difficult and overwhelming."
Patient Self-Care Goals:
- Nutrition/Weight Management
- Improved Sleep
- Pain Management
- Increased Joy/Laughter/Play
- Improved Immune System
- Gut Health/Bowels
- Increased Movement
- Stress Management
The Certified Health Coaching is spearheaded by Jacqui Bryan, RN, MS, WHE, CHC. "We are honored to collaborate with Jacqui, who is a Certified Health Coach, registered nurse, functional nutritionist, and a long-time cancer survivor," describes Dr. Claire Wheeler, the study's co-investigator, integrative MD, and psychologist with expertise in stress management.
Bryan explains, "I look forward to collaboratively designing each self-care plan. I will be tracking participant's individual healthcare goals and progress through a HIPPA-compliant management software and through quality of life and cancer coping tools."
Study funding has been granted to Rothberg's ComedyCures Foundation by The Willow Foundation USA. Willow's Founder, Leah Evert, is a stage IV cancer survivor. Evert remarked, "Saranne thinks about cancer research in a uniquely patient-centric way with affordable solutions that solve real problems for advanced cancer patients. Our recent ComedyCures collaboration, "The Mindset and Metastatic Cancer Study", had impressive results."
Interested patients apply: The Cancer Health Coach Impact Study Eligibility Form.
Rothberg launched The ComedyCures Foundation from her chemo chair in 1999 to entertain and educate fellow patients. 501(C)3 Not-For-Profit @ComedyCures
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — University of Wisconsin police are investigating how private photos and video of members of the school’s national champion women’s volleyball team were circulated publicly without their consent.
Wisconsin’s athletic department issued a statement Wednesday saying players contacted campus police after they became aware the photos had been made public.
The statement didn’t indicate when or where the photos or video were taken. The Wisconsin State Journal reported that photos were taken from inside the team’s locker room. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel said one photo appeared to be taken after Wisconsin clinched the Big Ten championship last season.
The statement indicated police are “investigating multiple crimes, including sharing sensitive photos without consent.” Wisconsin said “the unauthorized sharing is a significant and wrongful invasion of the student-athletes’ privacy, including potential violations of university policies and criminal statutes.”
University of Wisconsin police spokesman Marc Lovicott confirmed the investigation Thursday. Lovicott declined to share additional details because it’s an active investigation. The volleyball players aren’t being investigated for wrongdoing.
“Our top priority is supporting our student-athletes, and we are providing them with the appropriate services and resources,” Wisconsin’s athletic department said.
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Tami Zawistowski is serving Connecticut’s veterans. Residents of East Granby, Suffield, and Windsor Locks have a state representative that holds our men and women of the armed forces as a top priority. Always at the forefront, she dedicates her time to local organizations like Resilience Grows Here, and Willingness To Change — two groups that raise money and awareness for veterans’ mental health and suicide prevention. Her caring smile and listening ear are present at VFW Post 9544’s monthly breakfast, where the concerns and needs of our veteran community are advocated for. Taking time one on one or as a group, Tami helps communicate issues facing our servicemen, and works to address them. When you go to the polls this November, please join us and give your support to Tami Z.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — A Wisconsin taxpayers group that unsuccessfully brought a lawsuit seeking to block President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene.
The Brown County Taxpayers Association on Wednesday asked the high court to put the program on hold and consider the group's appeal. Federal officials have not responded to the filing, WLUK-TV reported.
The suit filed by the conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty on behalf of the taxpayers group argued it was an overextension of executive power that improperly sidestepped Congress.
The complaint was thrown out by a federal judge in Wisconsin and then rejected by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. U.S. District Judge William C. Griesbach also nixed an emergency motion for injunction.
The debt relief plan began accepting applications on Monday.
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US STOCKS-Wall St gains as upbeat corporate forecasts boost sentiment
Wall Street's main indexes jumped on Thursday as upbeat results and forecasts from IBM, AT&T and Dow Inc brought back cheer to the markets that were briefly taken aback by the political turmoil in the United Kingdom. IBM Corp shares gained 4.3% after the IT services company beat quarterly earnings estimates on Wednesday and said it expects to exceed full-year revenue growth targets.
Wall Street's main indexes jumped on Thursday as upbeat results and forecasts from IBM, AT&T and Dow Inc brought back cheer to the markets that were briefly taken aback by the political turmoil in the United Kingdom.
IBM Corp shares gained 4.3% after the IT services company beat quarterly earnings estimates on Wednesday and said it expects to exceed full-year revenue growth targets. Fellow blue-chip stock Verizon Communications Inc rose 1.6% after peer AT&T Inc jumped 8.2% upon raising its annual profit forecast.
Both the companies lifted up the S&P 500 communication services sector index by 1.8% to lead gains among the 11 major sectors on the benchmark index. Dow Inc rose 3.3% after the chemicals giant beat third-quarter profit estimates.
This comes after upbeat results from banks, Netflix Inc , Procter & Gamble Co and Travelers Companies Inc prompted analysts to raise third-quarter profit growth expectations for S&P 500 companies to 3.1% from a 2.8% increase earlier in the week. The estimate, however, is still sharply lower than an 11.1% increase that was forecast at the start of July.
"This is a shift from being a high-valuation growth market to more of a value market," said David Russell, vice president of market intelligence at TradeStation. "There's a huge amount of negativity because when we look at a lot of these companies which hit multi decade lows not very long ago, are now posting results that beat estimates."
Tesla Inc, however, dropped 4.9% as the electric-vehicle maker flagged persistent logistics challenges, with fourth-quarter deliveries growing by less than the aimed 50%. Wall Street's main indexes have been hammered by worries over the fallout of aggressive interest rate hikes on corporate profits amid rising Treasury yields and no real signs of U.S. inflation slowing.
Data showed the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits fell unexpectedly last week, pointing to a tight labor market, while another reading showed factory activity in the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's district contracted again in October. The U.S. central bank is likely to deliver its fourth straight 75 basis-point hike in its November meeting, with some even pricing in a full percentage point increase.
At 12:05 p.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 177.24 points, or 0.58%, at 30,601.05, the S&P 500 was up 11.04 points, or 0.30%, at 3,706.20. The Nasdaq Composite was up 86.19 points, or 0.81%, at 10,766.69. U.S. stocks were briefly pressured after UK's Liz Truss announced her resignation as prime minister just six weeks into the job, brought down by an economic program that had sent shockwaves through global financial markets and divided her Conservative Party.
Advancing issues outnumbered decliners by a 1.53-to-1 ratio on the NYSE and by a 1.79-to-1 ratio on the Nasdaq. The S&P index recorded three new 52-week highs and 12 new lows, while the Nasdaq recorded 33 new highs and 127 new lows.
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Iconic Baked Goods Brand Launches New Product Offering to Elevate Everyday Moments
ISLANDIA, N.Y., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sometimes we all need a little me-moment; time to reflect, appreciate and enjoy life. That's why Entenmann's®, the iconic baked goods brand, is introducing new Entenmann's® Cake Truffles—the ultimate lavish taste experience to elevate everyday moments! Available now in Chocolate Delight and Cookies & Crème varieties at select retailers, these decadently rich, bite-sized cakes are perfectly portioned for a luscious afternoon treat, a late-night indulgence or a much-needed break.
Entenmann's® Cake Truffles come in boxes of eight, with two truffles individually wrapped per tray for freshness. Entenmann's® Chocolate Delight Cake Truffles are covered with a layer of silky, smooth chocolatey coating, and Entenmann's® Cookies & Crème Cake Truffles are filled with creamy white chocolate morsels and covered with a layer of silky, smooth chocolatey coating. These deliciously luxurious flavors are sure to hit the spot for all of the chocolate lovers out there.
"At Entenmann's®, we believe there's no need to wait for a special occasion when you can celebrate every day by enjoying new Entenmann's® Cake Truffles," said Catherine Danielowich, Senior Brand Manager. "We're thrilled to announce the latest release of Entenmann's® Cake Truffles, as we know our fans deserve to take a break from the mundane and treat themselves with these irresistibly indulgent treasures."
Available now at select retailers, new Entenmann's® Cake Truffles are the latest addition to the Entenmann's® product lineup, which consists of a delicious variety of baked goods that are known and loved by many, including donuts, crumb cake, cookies and more.
For more information about new Entenmann's® Cake Truffles and where to find them, visit www.Entenmanns.com.
Entenmann's history dates back more than 120 years to 1898 when William Entenmann opened his first bakery in Brooklyn, New York. By the 1960s the company was selling delicious donuts throughout the New York metropolitan area; by the 1970s it began selling nationwide. Today, the Entenmann's portfolio includes over 100 different baked goods in the U.S., including Entenmann's Donuts, Entenmann's Minis, Entenmann's Cakes, Entenmann's Cookies and more, providing a wide variety of delicious baked goods to choose from that everyone can enjoy.
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MANCHESTER — Candidates running for state and federal office this election spoke with residents at a Senior Center forum Tuesday afternoon, with a focus on issues concerning elders.
Eileen Faust, Senior Center director, moderated the drop-in event and asked candidates questions on topics including inflation, Medicare, public transportation, and Social Security.
U.S. Rep. John B. Larson, D-1st District, said this year’s mid-term election would be “one of the most consequential” of all time, with issues affecting seniors on the ballot.
“Republicans have put forward a plan, several times to cut, privatize, and end Social Security as we know it,” Larson told the packed room.
The most important step to protecting Social Security would be passage of Social Security 2100, he said, a bill he authored that is intended to increase benefits and strengthen the trust fund that backs them.
Mary Sanders, the Green Party candidate who is also running for the 1st Congressional District seat, said she is deeply familiar with issues facing seniors as she also lives on a “fixed income” and has a background in social services.
“Many of our elected officials, they have lost touch with what it feels like to not have a lot of money,” Sanders said. The key to getting more funds for programs such as Social Security would be a fiscal reorganization, in particular a reduction of the nation’s defense budget, she said.
Republican challenger for the 1st District Larry Lazor was invited to the forum Tuesday afternoon, but did not attend.
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a Democrat who easily won his last two senate races, said his work with the Committee on Aging is focused on programs to help caregivers, and raising standards for facilities where seniors live.
“Frankly, a number of those facilities can be improved,” Blumenthal told the crowd.
Blumenthal said any audience member who knows a veteran should inform them of the PACT Act, recently passed legislation expanding Veterans Affairs health benefits for those exposed to burn pits and toxins.
Blumenthal’s challengers, Republican Leora Levy and write-in candidate John Anderson, were also invited but did not attend the forum.
Jacqueline Crespan, the Republican candidate for the 4th Senate District, which includes the towns of Manchester, Glastonbury, Bolton, and Andover, said senior issues are a “kitchen table” discussion for her and her mother, who she cares for.
“I am going to learn, extremely fast, the ropes … once I do, I’m going to make sure we are protected,” Crespan told the audience.
Her opponent, Democratic candidate MD Rahman, said his day job is in home healthcare, and that he would work to ensure seniors retain as much of their earned Social Security benefits as possible.
“I know how hard it is when you have a fixed income,” Rahman said.
Rahman and Crespan are vying to fill the seat long held by Sen. Stephen T. Cassano, D-Manchester, who was not endorsed for re-election by his party, and chose not to force a primary.
In the 13th House District race, which includes parts of Glastonbury and Manchester, Republican challenger Donna Meier said her party has “ready-to-go” legislation that would address inflation, repeal truck tax, and reduce sales tax.
“Connecticut is the third most expensive state to retire in, and we all know people who have moved out of the state for that reason,” Meier said.
Incumbent state Rep. Jason Doucette, D-Manchester, representing the 13th House District, said the state saw the largest tax cut in its history earlier this year and is in a healthy financial position. For 2023, Doucette said he would like to see the car tax eliminated and an end to the marriage penalty on retirement income.
“We’re in a position where we can come back and do more next year,” Doucette said.
State Rep. Jason Rojas, D-East Hartford, representing the 9th House District — East Hartford and Manchester — said any conversation on tax reduction or elimination should consider the impact to municipal budgets.
“It sounds great to eliminate the car tax, but I think there’s another side to that,” Rojas said.
The 9th District Republican challenger, Matthew Lauf, was invited to the forum Tuesday afternoon but did not attend.
State Rep. Geoff Luxenberg, D-Manchester, representing the 12th House District, which lies entirely within Manchester, said he and other members of the state legislature have worked hard over the past two years to get funding for schools, parks, and crumbling foundations.
Luxenberg is unopposed in this election.
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CAIRO (AP) — Days of tribal clashes in southern Sudan have killed at least 19 people and wounded dozens, the United Nations said Thursday, the latest flare-up to hit this African nation in recent months.
The violence in West Kordofan province erupted last week following a gunfight between the Misseriya and Nuba ethnic groups amid a land dispute near the town of Al Lagowa, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, or OCHA.
On Tuesday, the state governor visited the town to talk to local residents in a bid to de-escalate the conflict before coming under artillery fire from a nearby mountainous area, OCHA said. There were no reports of casualties from the artillery fire.
In a statement published on Wednesday, the Sudanese Army accused the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North, a rebel group active in the Blue Nile and South Kordofan, of being behind the attack on Al Lagowa. The rebel group has not responded to the accusation.
The violence prompted around 36,500 people to flee Al Lagowa while many who remained sought shelter in the town’s army base, OCHA added. The area is currently inaccessible to humanitarian aid, the agency said.
The clashes are the latest in inter-communal violence across Sudan's neglected peripheries. Fighting that broke out between two tribal groups in Sudan's Blue Nile state in July had killed 149 people by early October. Over the past week, renewed clashes in Blue Nile killed 13 more people, OCHA said.
Sudan has been plugged into turmoil since a coup last October that upended the country's brief democratic transition after three decades of autocratic rule by Omar al-Bashir. He was toppled in an April 2019 popular uprising, paving the way for a civilian-military power-sharing government.
Eisa El Dakar, a local journalist from West Kordofan, told The Associated Press last week that the conflict there is partially rooted in the two ethnic groups conflicting claims to local land, with the Misseriya being predominately a herding community and the Nuba mostly farmers. Much of Kordofan and other areas in southern Sudan have been rocked by chaos and conflict over the past decade.
Many analysts consider the rising violence a product of the power vacuum in the region, caused by the military coup last October. The violence has also further imperiled Sudan’s already struggling economy, compounded by fuel shortages caused, in part, by the war in Ukraine. | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/UN-says-tribal-clashes-killed-19-in-southern-17522519.php | 2022-10-20T16:52:16 | en | 0.955703 |
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StoryFit expands industry-first AI offering for studios and streamers powering content development
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StoryFit, a rapid-growth AI technology company providing machine learning and audience insights for the entertainment industry, today announced $5.5 million in Series A funding, led by Refinery Ventures. StoryFit will utilize the financing to expand client solutions and execute on an aggressive hiring strategy focused on machine learning, marketing and sales.
"At StoryFit, we've transformed the development process for some of the industry's leading creators through industry-first AI solutions," said StoryFit founder and CEO Monica Landers. "Tim Schigel and Refinery have a history of transforming industries. We're excited to have them on board as partners in this mission."
StoryFit uses groundbreaking natural language processing and machine learning to deliver audience and content insights pre-production, so that entertainment companies are able to deliver better content faster, identify and position stories for audiences, and harness the overall power of a story throughout the content lifecycle.
The company also announced the expansion of its leadership team with the addition of Andy Terrel, PhD., as CTO. Terrel has successfully built and scaled data science and engineering teams from the seed stage to initial public offering, including Anaconda, a platform used by millions of users globally. He joins the existing executive team which includes Founder and CEO Monica Landers, Chief Operating Officer Marc Evans, and Head of Growth and Revenue Kymn Goldstein.
Refinery's managing partner, Schigel, will join StoryFit's board. Schigel created ShareThis, a social media pioneer that nearly a billion people use to share online content every month. He also launched and managed Cintrifuse, one of the best performing fund of funds in the country, investing in 15 top-tier early stage funds across the U.S Prior successes include Advertising.com (AOL), Get2Chip (Cadence) and DotLoop (Zillow).
"I'm very impressed with what StoryFit has built and already achieved," said Schigel. "We believe their technology and approach offers an entirely new opportunity for the entertainment industry to gather insights and better ROI, from development through distribution."
Additional existing and new investors in this round include Techstars, European-based Elkstone Partners, Collective Capital Ventures, Alumni Ventures and others.
StoryFit delivers AI-powered Story Science for the entertainment and publishing industries, throughout a story's lifecycle, from acquisition and creative development through production greenlight and marketing and distribution. StoryFit uses artificial intelligence to measure over 100,000 key features and compare to thousands of other scripts or books to generate actionable insights.
Combining rich NLP and machine-learning expertise with a deep understanding of narrative content, StoryFit is revolutionizing the dataset provided to storytellers — helping them to acquire the best content, identify the most effective story elements for audience engagement, track key development changes, and determine the appropriate audience. For more information visit: www.storyfit.com.
Established in 2017 by Tim Schigel, Refinery Ventures is an investment firm focused on disruptive, Early Scale companies. Drawing from his extensive experience in founding and serving as CEO of ShareThis, the most recognizable icon on the Internet, to creating the Cintrifuse Syndicate Fund, raising over $120 million, Schigel built Refinery Ventures to bridge the gap between the midwest and the coasts. Refinery Ventures is located in Cincinnati Ohio. Learn more at www.refinery.com.
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Slow GST portal: CBIC mulls extending Sept returns filing due date
With taxpayers facing slow functioning of the GSTN portal, CBIC on Thursday said it is examining the proposal of extending the deadline for filing GST returns for September. In a tweet, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs CBIC said it has received an Incident Report from GSTN regarding slowness in the system along with a proposal for extending the due date.
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With taxpayers facing slow functioning of the GSTN portal, CBIC on Thursday said it is examining the proposal of extending the deadline for filing GST returns for September. GSTR-3B is filed in a staggered manner between the 20th, 22nd, and 24th of each month by taxpayers in different states. Thursday being the last day for filing returns for some category of taxpayers, many reported slowness in the portal while filing their monthly GSTR 3B returns. In a tweet, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) said it has received ''an Incident Report'' from GSTN regarding slowness in the system along with a proposal for extending the due date. ''We continue to monitor the matter closely and the proposal for extension is being examined in consultation with the GST Council so that there is no burden of late fees or interest on the taxpayer,'' the CBIC said. The GST Network (GSTN) provides the technology backend for the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Infosys is the service provider for GSTN. The GSTN too acknowledged the issue and said it is working to resolve it. ''Taxpayers have reported slowness in portal while filing GSTR 3B return today. The persistence of the issue is acknowledged. Technical teams are working to resolve the issue. An incident report has been sent to CBIC for considering extension in the return filing dates,'' the GSTN tweeted. AMRG & Associates Senior Partner Rajat Mohan said technical glitches in GSTN have once again soured the festive season for tax professionals and corporates.
''Small extension of a day or two is inevitable forcing the corporates to work on the weekend,'' Mohan added. Abhishek Jain, Tax Partner, KPMG, said: ''20th of every month is the due date for filing GSTR 3B, and the GSTN has done a good job in handling the traffic so far.'' ''However, for the month of October, the portal displayed some slowness which has been acknowledged by GSTN. As such, CBIC should consider granting the requisite extension to avoid any interest implications for the taxpayers who were not able to file returns due to the glitch,'' Jain added.
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EAST HARTFORD — Police have announced a number of road closures in effect Friday for the funeral procession for Bristol Police Department Lt. Dustin Demonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy.
East Hartford police said the funeral, which is open to the public, will take place Friday at Rentschler Field, 615, Silver Lane, beginning at 11 a.m.
Those planning to attend are advised to arrive early. Travel will be affected on Roberts Street, Silver Lane, and in the surrounding area.
State police said two funeral processions are scheduled to begin at 8:55 a.m., arriving at Rentschler Field at 10 a.m.
The first procession will begin at the North Haven Funeral Home, traveling along Interstate 91 North, Interstate 691 West, and Interstate 84 East, driving through Exit 58 to the stadium grounds. After the service, the procession will travel via Route 15 South, to I-91 South, and by Exit 12 back to the funeral home.
The second procession will begin at the Scott Funeral Home in Terryville, traveling along Route 6, I-84 East, and via Exit 58 to the stadium. Following the service, the procession will return to Terryville by I-84 West, traveling through Exit 38 to Route 6.
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The coronavirus pandemic magnified health disparities among racial and ethnic groups. Some experts say using trusted community voices could help close gaps not only in vaccination rates but in overall health.
Even before the pandemic, public health experts knew that people from historically underrepresented and underserved populations were less likely to receive preventive care, including vaccines, said Dr. Andrew T. Chan, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Often, these communities have less access to vaccines and greater mistrust of the medical system, which contributes to lower rates of vaccination, he said.
Some gaps in COVID-19 vaccination rates have closed over time. In mid-2021, Hispanic and American Indian/Alaska Native people lagged white and Asian people in percentage of those who had received at least one vaccine dose, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data for people whose race and ethnicity were known. (The CDC lacks such data for about a quarter of vaccine recipients.)
But more than a year later, as of Oct. 12, 75.5% of American Indian/Alaska Native people had received at least one dose, as had 70.7% of Asian people, 65.2% of Hispanic people, 55.2% of white people and 49.8% of Black people.
With the annual flu vaccine, CDC data consistently show lower rates of vaccination among Black, Hispanic and American Indian/Alaska Native adults, who are more likely to be hospitalized with flu.
People 65 and older account for most flu-related deaths and hospital admissions, but a 2021 study in The Lancet Healthy Longevity found only about 33% of Black and 29% of Hispanic Medicare recipients were vaccinated during the 2015-2016 flu season, compared with 49% of white and 48% of Asian beneficiaries. The researchers concluded that although many factors may be involved, overall, the lower flu vaccination rates were "driven by deeply ingrained and often subtle systemic prejudices" in the medical system.
Chan agreed. "Institutional racism has led to disparities in access to vaccines and less willingness to receive vaccines," he said. But research shows people are more receptive to getting vaccinated when trusted members of their community speak about the interventions and alleviate concerns, Chan said.
That's the approach the Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln is taking in Lincoln, Nebraska. With a CDC grant, the nonprofit focused on improving local COVID-19 vaccination rates among Hispanic and Black residents, who had significantly lower rates of vaccination compared to white and Asian residents, according to county health department data.
Beginning in April 2021, the organization worked with El Centro de las Américas, Lincoln's Hispanic community center, to design posters, bus ads and social media posts encouraging vaccination against COVID-19 and the flu. The Spanish-language displays featured photos of community members and their own words, said Dr. Bob Rauner, the partnership's founder and president.
"Our Hispanic vaccination campaign was very successful," he said. "El Centro de las Américas really bought in quickly, and their director and several of their staff appeared on early versions of the bus ads." Hispanic residents now show the highest two-dose vaccination rate among the city's racial and ethnic groups, at more than 81% as of July.
However, Rauner and his colleagues had difficulty connecting with Black leaders. Some were wary of the COVID vaccine due to the history of medical racism in the U.S., Rauner said, and his organization's numbers-driven message wasn't convincing.
"As an analytical person, I just thought it was what you said. But no, it's how you say it, and who says it," Rauner said.
He reached out to Teresa "Buffy" Lewis-Hunt, a family nurse practitioner at a local health clinic, who became one of their first allies. She and Renée Massie, a retired health department employee and pastor, helped Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln make inroads with a group of Black clergy who agreed to appear on the campaign bus ads – a key way to appeal to hearts and minds, Rauner said.
"(The public is) not going to listen to clip-art people," he said. "They'll listen to Pastor Myles or Buffy."
Massie, who now works part-time on Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln's campaign, suggested its next phase: reaching folks in Lincoln's Black barbershops. "A lot of conversations take place at the barbershops," Massie said. "It's the perfect place to have conversations about COVID and vaccinations."
She visited 14 barbershops to speak with the owners, who said their clients were already talking about vaccines and COVID. With feedback from three shop owners – one of whom is Massie's son – Partnership for a Healthy Lincoln created a brochure with answers to barbershop clients' frequently asked questions, vaccination clinic addresses and photos of the barbers themselves. When customers picked up the brochures, "what drew them in were recognizable faces and the fact that they had already been asking these questions," Massie said.
The two-dose vaccination rate among Black residents rose to nearly 65% in July, up from about 51% in August 2021.
Earlier research has demonstrated the potential of using Black barbershops and churches to address health concerns. Rauner and Massie believe their approach can be adapted to other health issues, such as diabetes education and blood pressure screening to prevent heart disease and stroke. Black adults are disproportionately more likely to be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or to have high blood pressure.
"The lessons learned (from COVID) can apply to cardiovascular disease and cancer prevention," Chan said. "For colorectal cancer screening, for example, one really important place to do outreach and education around screening is at churches. It can be a great place for people to talk about their experiences and for leaders in the community to make a powerful pitch."
Massie concurs, saying that if people agree to get their COVID and flu vaccine – as doctors and public health officials are urging people to do ahead of winter – they'll likely become more interested in their overall health. They'll share that attitude with their cousins, aunts, uncles and friends and build a heathier community.
"When you start with trusted voices," Massie said, "you can begin to change people's minds."
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The "Calavera Collection" Transforms Iconic Stadium Goods Gear into Wearable Pieces of Art, Bringing a Modern Twist to a Traditional Holiday Ritual
NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Day of the Dead, Espolòn Tequila has partnered with premier streetwear marketplace, Stadium Goods, and globally recognized Mexican artist, Saner, to drop a limited-edition line of apparel. Dubbed the "Calavera Collection," the line includes custom-made wearable pieces that pay homage to popular Mexican symbols like calaveras - or candy skulls - and marigolds, with each design inspired by one of Espolòn's four award-winning tequilas. The line was created to honor the Mexican traditions of Day of the Dead, a holiday in which the souls of deceased relatives are honored through stories, food, drink and celebration.
The Calavera Collection presented by Stadium Goods fuses authentic Mexican tradition with modern culture, which is at the heart of the Espolòn brand. The collection includes custom t-shirts and sweatshirts from Stadium Goods' best-selling STADIUM line in neutral colorways adorned with vibrant designs by Saner. Each piece in the Calavera Collection was created in Saner's signature style, which combines techniques from ancient Mayan artwork and a modern day graffiti art style. The eye-catching designs feature rich, bold colors like marigold - the official flower of Day of the Dead - and Espolòn's signature fuchsia.
"Day of the Dead is one of the most important holidays in Mexico, and our streetwear collection with Stadium Goods and Saner will bring to life the traditions of the holiday in a way that feels fresh and contemporary," said Sean Yelle, White Spirits Marketing Director at Campari America. "Our Calavera Collection was created to shed light on the traditions of the holiday while spotlighting one of Mexico's most popular artists, Saner. We look forward to bringing the traditions of Mexico to the US in a new way this fall."
Releasing on the Day of the Dead (11/1), the Calavera Collection will be dropping at Stadium Goods' NYC retail store for one day only from 12pm-8pm, where fans will receive bespoke pieces from the line that will be screen printed in real-time. For those located outside of NYC, 50 pieces from the collection will be available online via a nationwide sweepstakes from October 24th-November 2nd, 2022. Fans 21 and up can tag a friend and share their own personalized literary calavera, or satirical poem that is traditionally written for the Day of the Dead, on Espolòn's 10/24 Instagram post (@espolontequila) for the chance to win an exclusive item from the collection. Official rules for the sweepstakes can be found here.
"Dias de los Muertos is a holiday with such rich tradition, and I really wanted the artwork for this collection to bring a piece of Mexico to the US," said world renowned artist, Saner. "The four designs mix together prehispanic art techniques and feature traditional Mexican symbolism for a streetwear collection that celebrates culture with a modern edge."
"The spirit of collaboration has always been a core value of Stadium Goods, from our apparel to the vibe we create in our retail stores, and partnering with Saner and Espolòn is a beautiful extension of that," says Matthew Gomes, Stadium Goods senior director of retail. "We're honored to have Saner use our pieces as his literal canvas, and delighted to have Espolòn co-host such a unique way of sharing it with the world."
The Calavera Collection is one of the many ways in which Espolòn Tequila is bringing a contemporary edge to the rich stories of traditional Mexican culture. Fans who receive the collection at Stadium Goods and via Espolòn's Instagram sweepstakes must show valid proof that they are 21+ in order to receive. Please enjoy Espolòn Tequila responsibly.
ABOUT ESPOLÒN TEQUILA
Distilled from hand-harvested 100% Blue Weber Agave in Los Altos, the Highlands region of Jalisco, Espolòn's award-winning tequilas are the pride of the Casa San Nicolás. Espolòn was the realization of a lifelong desire for late founder and Master Distiller Cirilo Oropeza, who dreamed of creating a tequila that blends artisanal Mexican tradition with modern techniques.
Espolòn is, at its heart, a tribute to Mexican culture, with striking bottle designs by the rich, storied history of Mexico. Through its labels, Espolòn pays tribute to a true luminary – José Guadalupe Posada. Posada was a 19th century artist and printmaker, a real pioneer, and a bit of a rebel. His most famous work, the calaveras (skeletons), were a powerful commentary on the social injustices of his time. He gave his people a voice and gave the art world a style that continues to influence pop culture today. Today, Espolòn Tequila Blanco, Espolòn Tequila Reposado, Espolòn Tequila Añejo and Espolòn Cristalino each spotlight different moments in Mexican history, led by the legendary rooster, Ramón. For more information on Espolòn, visit espolontequila.com.
ABOUT CAMPARI GROUP
Davide Campari-Milano N.V., together with its affiliates ("Campari America"), is a major player in the global beverage sector, trading in over 190 nations around the world with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Campari Group was founded in 1860 and today is the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. Campari Group's portfolio, with over 50 brands, spans spirits (the core business), wines, and soft drinks. Its internationally renowned brands include Aperol®, Appleton Estate®, Campari®, SKYY®, Wild Turkey®, and Grand Marnier®. Headquartered in Sesto San Giovanni, Italy, Campari Group owns 22 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 22 countries. Campari Group employs around 4,000 people. The shares of the parent company, Davide Campari-Milano N.V. (Reuters CPRI.MI - Bloomberg CPR IM), have been listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. For more information: www.camparigroup.com. Please enjoy our brands responsibly.
ABOUT STADIUM GOODS
Stadium Goods is the world's premier marketplace for sneakers and streetwear. Founded in 2015 by connoisseurs with a deep history in the culture of sneakers and streetwear, Stadium Goods' core mission is to bring unparalleled customer service and a luxury retail aesthetic to the aftermarket. Since being acquired by Farfetch in 2019, Stadium Goods has leveraged its unique position as the authentic home for the "new" luxury fashion of sneakers and streetwear to expand its offering to include legacy luxury fashion. Stadium Goods operates brick-and-mortar retail stores in New York and Chicago, and ships worldwide via stadiumgoods.com and its partners.
For more information, please visit www.stadiumgoods.com.
ABOUT SANER
Edgar "SANER" Flores, contemporary artist, painter, muralist, illustrator and graphic designer graduated from Degree in Graphic Design at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, FES Acatlan. From the last year of the university and up to 5 years later, he concentrated on design and advertising, to later devote himself fully to the graphic arts, developing initially in graffiti and specializing in mural and easel painting; thanks to which he has exhibited in different museums and galleries around the world.
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Axis Bank says followed all rules in Max Life Insurance deal
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Axis Bank chief Amitabh Chaudhry on Thursday asserted the lender has followed all rules and regulations in the deal to acquire a 20 per cent stake in Max Life Insurance.
The statement comes against the backdrop of two orders by the insurance sector watchdog Irdai in the last few days, wherein Max has been fined Rs 3 crore while a penalty of Rs 2 crore has been imposed on the bank regarding the deal on concerns over valuations.
''We believe all the rules and regulations have been followed through the entire deal process,'' Chaudhry, the bank's Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, told reporters on a call.
He also said the bank is engaged with Irdai, and is very committed to the partnership both as a promoter and as a bancassurance partner.
The bank, which has completed acquiring 13 per cent of the overall 20 per cent stake it has been allowed to purchase, is committed to increase the stake, he added.
''We believe we have done everything the right way. Irdai has a different view. We are in conversation with them,'' he said.
When asked if it has received any communication from the markets regulator Sebi as well regarding the deal, Chaudhry replied in the negative.
He said the bank's internal probe in the insider trading matter involving executives from its asset management business has revealed that one of the persons has violated the securities law but the amount involved is not substantial.
The bank has shared the report with the capital markets regulator, and is in touch with Sebi for further actions, he said.
Meanwhile, on the over Rs 12,000 crore deal to acquire the domestic retail business of American lender Citi, Chaudhry exuded confidence of finishing the deal by end of March 2023 but also said that it may slip into the June quarter.
He said the business is performing as per the assumptions made during valuing the business, and at present, there is no question of invoking the clause where a provision has been made to decrease the valuations if there is a certain level of attrition in the metrices.
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ENFIELD — The police and emergency medical services departments will each host an open house and guided tour of their facilities for residents who have questions about the Nov. 8 referendum on the proposed expanded public safety complex.
The open houses are scheduled for Nov. 2 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Voters will be asked on Election Day whether to expand the current police station into a regional public safety complex that would allow police and emergency medical service training with nearby departments, which officials say is much-needed space.
The ballot question will ask whether to appropriate $15.1 million for building an addition to the town’s public safety complex to provide space for the emergency medical services and police departments, and authorize going to bond for no more than the town’s portion of $2.3 million. The remaining $12.8 million would be funded by the state, at 84% of the entire price.
The State Bond Commission approved $12.8 million for the expansion but the town has to approve the proposed project at referendum before the funds will be allocated. Should the proposal fail at referendum, the state money will go to another community.
The proposed expansion failed at referendum last November by a vote of 4,451 to 2,958.
At the time, former Town Manager Christopher Bromson said he didn’t think residents had enough information about the expansion, and many may have assumed that they were being asked to pay the full cost of the project.
This past August, the town released videos of police and emergency medical staff talking about their buildings and the need for an expanded complex.
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DORTMUND, Germany (AP) — Belgium right back Thomas Meunier will be out for several weeks after surgery on a broken cheekbone but is hopeful of returning in time to play at the World Cup, Borussia Dortmund said Thursday.
The 31-year-old Meunier was injured during Dortmund's 2-0 win over Hannover 96 in the German Cup on Wednesday.
Dortmund said he has already undergone a successful operation but won't return to action for the team before the Bundesliga breaks for the World Cup in mid-November. It added that Meunier “is, however, full of hope that he can take part in the World Cup together with Belgium at the end of the year.”
Belgium will play Canada in its first match of the World Cup on Nov. 23. Morocco and Croatia are also in the same group.
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LAFAYETTE, Ind., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Option Mortgage is proud to announce the grand opening of its new office in LaFayette, IN. The office is located at 301 Main Street and launched with a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday, September 27th, 2022.
Members of the LaFayette Chamber of Commerce were present for the ceremony and presented the branch with an honorary plaque to commemorate the event. Steve Stemick, LaFayette Branch Manager, performed the official ribbon cutting for the new location.
"I am very excited to be back in Lafayette with our new office," said Stemick. "First Option has built a great reputation across the country since its inception in 2004. Our team is very ingrained in the Lafayette area which allows us to provide that local expertise and build personal relationships with homeowners in the area."
First Option Mortgage is a nationally recognized Mortgage lender, licensed in 37 states and with branch locations across the U.S. Since its founding, the company has grown to over 250 employees and continues to expand its reach, adding 6 new branches in 2022 alone.
The opening of the LaFayette office marks the company's 3rd branch in Indiana, joining teams that serve Indianapolis, Fishers, Carmel, Zionsville, and surrounding areas.
"Mortgages are much more than numbers and rates. They are about people: families, veterans, newlyweds, retirees…" said Stemick. "We create a first-class buying experience for everyone we work with, and we are just as excited to be a part of the Homes for Heroes Program here in Lafayette."
About First Option Mortgage of Indiana: First Option Mortgage is a Lender. We originate, process, underwrite, and fund your loans in-house. Our processes are some of the most technologically advanced and efficient in the industry. At First Option, each loan comes with a personal commitment to ensure our customers an exceptional experience with each step of the loan process. We work smart to find competitive interest rates and the best loan programs to help our customers reach their financial goals. We value integrity and speed and make purchase transactions a priority. We're dedicated to helping find a solution for our customers with less-than-perfect credit. https://myindianamortgage.com/
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Stellar Value Chain Solutions expands operation in 5 more cities
These centres cater to 85 per cent of Indias consumption and production requirement, according to the company.The consumption story in India remains strong.
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Integrated supply chain solutions firm Stellar Value Chain Solutions has expanded the company's operations to five more cities with the setting up of built-to-suit warehousing (BTS) facilities in these tier-II cities.
The units in Surat, Nagpur, Indore, Raipur, and Patna, which will bring the company's warehousing footprint to 14 million square feet, are aimed at meeting the rise in demand of the festive season sales in tier 2 cities, Stellar Value Chain Solutions said.
This is in line with the company's vision to create warehouse infrastructure of 50-million square feet across India and transportation facilities with 50,000 trucks, it said.
Stellar Value Chain Solutions already has a strategic presence across 21 centres pan-India. These centres cater to 85 per cent of India's consumption and production requirement, according to the company.
''The consumption story in India remains strong. The three sectors of our focus namely e-commerce, consumer, and automotive are showing robust growth. Stellar is continuously building Grade A plus warehousing and logistics infrastructure in its pre-defined 21 cities of production and consumption,'' said Anshuman Singh, Chairman & Managing Director, Stellar Value Chain Solutions Pvt Ltd.
According to a report by the consulting firm Redseer, this year's festive season is expected to bring in sales of USD 11.8 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV), which is up by 28 per cent from last year.
Net demand for warehouse space in 2022 is likely to be higher than in 2021, it said.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bradley Cooper has yet to win an Oscar. The Philadelphia Eagles fan even fell short after he was nominated for a movie in which he played, well, a Philadelphia Eagles fan.
Whatever. Plenty of actors have Oscars and Cooper should have productive years ahead to win the golden statuette.
Cooper, the Jenkintown, Pennsylvania native, might want to move his from his box seat — where he watched a game this season wearing an Allen Iverson T-shirt — down to a sideline seat to catch the action.
Cooper could snag a prize more rare than an Oscar — but as just in demand for A-listers.
A football.
Not any football, of course — the ball that is caught for an interception by Eagles cornerback Darius Slay. He gave the ball from one of his picks earlier this season to 76ers star James Harden. In Sunday’s win against Dallas — which moved the Eagles to 6-0 — Slay handed the ball to rapper Meek Mill.
Slay wants to give away a few more, especially as the wins keep piling up for the only undefeated team in the NFL.
“We are one of a kind,” Slay said. “We are one-percenters. To show love to guys that show love to us, come support us, why not?”
Harden met Slay after the win over Minnesota and got the football signed from “Big Play!!!” himself. Slay wears silver chains with two medallions the size of personal pizzas emblazoned with his “Big Play” nickname. He’s led the way in big plays for a secondary that has made plenty of them as the unit has become perhaps the best in the league. Slay has three interceptions, C.J. Gardner-Johnson had two off Cooper Rush last Sunday and the Eagles have nine overall headed into their bye week.
“I do love what the Eagles are doing,” Harden said.
He’s not the only one. The Eagles are spreading the love throughout the secondary. Only Buffalo (11) has more picks. The Eagles are allowing 188 yards passing per game, good enough for sixth in the league. James Bradberry, a Pro Bowler in 2020 and released in May by the New York Giants, broke up four passes against Dallas and leads the league with nine deflections. Gardner-Johnson sealed the win with his second interception, even while playing with an injured left hand because, Slay said, “that’s what dogs do.”
Slay then growled like a dog to laughter in the locker room.
Slay was a second-round pick by Detroit in 2013 and was an All-Pro in 2017 before the Lions traded him to the Eagles in 2020. He earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors after he had two interceptions and shut down Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson earlier this season.
Eagles coach Nick Sirianni said Slay has helped Bradberry and Gardner-Johnson get acclimated in their first seasons with the team.
“He shows examples of why, and good and bad of what is important to him,” Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon said. “The players then understand why that’s important to him and to a team, and they take it to heart. So that’s one thing where when he’s talking about Slay with that, like Slay understands the value of teammates knowing that you care about them, not just on the field but day-to-day.”
Slay may be one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL, but he’s not a fan of D — as in, his name, Darius.
He only wants to be addressed as “Big Play” or, well, Slay and there’s a humorous highlight reel of him shooting down reporters who address him as Darius.
“I hate Darius,” he says in one clip.
“If I hear the D-name, I’ve got a problem,” he notes in another.
The Eagles return Oct. 30 at home against Pittsburgh.
Jalen Hurts has received most of the (rightful) praise for the Eagles’ undefeated start and Sirianni’s successful fourth-down gambles have helped his popularity soar. Most everything has gone right for the Eagles, and the secondary sure stands out — and Sirianni credits Slay.
“I don’t talk about this enough because I think Slay is one of the best team leaders I’ve ever been around,” Sirianni said. “It may not always be a vocal thing. It’s just by his actions. If one of his teammates needs extra work on the side as far as getting extra reps or getting the technique down at the corner play, Slay is there working with them.”
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ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida's housing market reported increased inventory (active listings) and higher median prices in September and 3Q 2022 compared to a year ago, despite impacts from Hurricane Ian, which struck southwest Florida on Sept. 28, according to Florida Realtors®' latest housing data.
Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. O'Connor noted that Ian's impact on Florida's housing market started at the end of the week before it made landfall, as successive forecasts predicted a potential major hurricane would make landfall in the state.
"As a result, the data shows a pronounced slowdown in real estate activity, even in areas deemed unlikely to be threatened by the worst impacts of the hurricane, with a drop in both new listings and new pending sales ahead of it," he said. "Many closings appear to have been delayed, as well. Taking into account weekends and the Labor Day holiday, roughly a quarter of September's business days were seriously disrupted by Ian, and as a result, we were left with some lackluster market statistics for September."
Closed sales of single-family homes statewide last month totaled 20,099, down 29% year-over-year, while existing condo-townhouse sales totaled 8,406, also down 29% over September 2021, according to data from Florida Realtors Research Department in partnership with local Realtor boards/associations. Closed sales may occur from 30- to 90-plus days after sales contracts are written.
However, O'Connor pointed out, that "part of the reason September's year-over-year declines in closed sales are high is that during the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, the Florida real estate market didn't get the memo that the second half of the year is supposed to be our slow time for closed sales. This is plainly visible if you look at monthly sales data for the past five years. Total closed sales across all property types in 2020 and 2021 remained elevated throughout the second half of both years, whereas here in 2022, we are trending below – but largely in line with – our September sales totals from 2018 and 2019."
Statewide inventory was higher last month than a year ago for both existing single-family homes, up 74.9%, and for condo-townhouse units, up 18%, even though some active listings likely were pulled off-market temporarily due to the hurricane, according to O'Connor.
"As we've seen over the past few months, the trend of more for-sale inventory continued in September," said 2022 Florida Realtors President Christina Pappas, vice president of the Keyes Family of Companies in Miami. "In time, more availability of supply will hopefully ease some of the challenges buyers currently face, such as rising interest rates and rising prices. While time to contract is lengthening, homes in Florida continue to go under contract quickly: The median time to contract for single-family existing homes in September was 22 days compared to 10 days during the same month a year ago. The median time to contract for existing condo-townhouse units was 21 days compared to 14 days in September 2021.
"When market conditions fluctuate, having the guidance and expert advice of a Realtor who understands the area is more important than ever for buyers and sellers."
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $403,880, up 13.8% from the previous year. Last month's statewide median price for condo-townhouse units was $307,250, up 20.5% over the year-ago figure. The median is the midpoint; half the homes sold for more, half for less.
The supply of single-family existing homes increased to a 2.5-months' supply while existing condo-townhouse properties were at a 2.3-months' supply both in September and for the third quarter.
According to Freddie Mac, the interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% in September 2022, significantly higher than the 2.90% average during the same month a year earlier. The interest rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage over 3Q 2022 averaged 5.58%.
To see the full statewide housing activity reports, go to the Florida Realtors Newsroom at http://floridarealtors.org/newsroom and look under Latest Releases or download the September 2022 data report PDFs or the 3Q 2022 reports under Market Data at: http://floridarealtors.org/newsroom/market-data.
Florida Realtors® serves as the voice for real estate in Florida. It provides programs, services, continuing education, research and legislative representation to its more than 225,000 members in 51 boards/associations. Florida Realtors® Newsroom website is available at http://floridarealtors.org/newsroom.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Max Verstappen has already been crowned champion in one of the most dominant seasons in Formula 1 history. His Red Bull team is streaking toward the constructor's title as well.
And yet the big question looming over this week's United States Grand Prix is what to do about Red Bull's cost cap breach in 2021 and whether the team and its drivers should be punished?
While Verstappen struts as a two-time champion in a chase for a record-tying 13th win this season, rival teams and drivers say F1 must find a way to penalize Red Bull for breaking a critical rule that is supposed to reign in the big-spending teams and level the playing field from the front of the grid to the back.
Although the series governing body has called the spending breach “minor,” it could still be several million dollars. The FIA has not announced any sanctions or disclosed how much money Red Bull overspent.
What the FIA decides to do will be considered a major test of first-year president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's leadership. A spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for an update or whether the FIA will announce anything before the end of the season.
Red Bull's rivals want action.
McLaren team boss Zak Brown called any spending violation cheating.
Ferrari, the series' biggest legacy team and Red Bull's closest rival this year for the championship, has called for “maximum penalties” for overspending. Ferrari has also argued that any improper boost in car development impacts not just one season but several, as teams are in a constant arms race for the future.
Potential penalties for minor overspending range from a reprimand to reduced budgets or even deduction of driver and team championship points. But few think FIA would do something as harsh as stripping Verstappen's 2021 title, or re-open this season's championship.
Still, Alfa Romeo driver Valtteri Bottas, who was Lewis Hamilton's teammate last season at Mercedes when Verstappen won the championship over Hamilton on the last lap of the final race, said “harsh“ measures are called for.
"It has to be something that hurts,” Bottas told The Associated Press. “If you spend more money than other teams are allowed to spend, obviously you are gaining an advantage. It should be harsh.”
Red Bull so far has said little other than the team believed it had stayed within spending limits in 2021, and that it was “surprised and disappointed” with the FIA's findings of violations.
Formula One first announced a budget cap would be implemented in 2019, and it started last season with a limit of $145 million. It was scaled down to $140 million for 2022 and drops to $135 million for 2023, excluding driver salaries and engine costs. By calling the violation “minor,” the FIA indicated Red Bull’s overspending was under 5% of the total budget.
Even if the spending breach is considered minor, rival teams point to the razor-thin margin between Verstappen and Hamilton in last season's championship. Verstappen won 10 races, Hamilton eight.
In a letter this week to the FIA president and copied to F1 president Stefano Domenicali, McLaren's Brown said any team found guilty of overspending should be penalized that amount and face an equal reduction the next season.
Violating teams should also be penalized in competition, such as losing wind tunnel time for car and engine development, Brown wrote.
“The bottom line,” Brown wrote, “is any team who has overspent has gained an unfair advantage both in the current and following year’s car development."
Haas team principal Guenther Steiner told the AP any penalties should carry well into the future, even for several years, if F1 expects to compel teams with a lot of money to stay within the rules.
“It needs to be not only financial (punishment), because just financial is too easy. You pay your way out of it. It needs to be competition-wise, you get deductions, something that needs to be more than money," Steiner told AP.
But, Steiner said, there's no point in taking a championship away from a driver.
“Rhe celebrations have been done. Now to have a new champion? Who cares?” Steiner told AP. “The majority of the people already believe who they believe won.”
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AP Auto Racing Writer Jenna Fryer contributed.
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June quarter loan demand exceeded pre-pandemic levels: Report
Loan demand in the June quarter exceeded the pre-pandemic levels, a credit information company said on Thursday. The company said its CMI is a comprehensive measure of data elements that are summarised monthly to analyse changes in credit market health, and categorised under four pillars of demand, supply, consumer behaviour, and performance.
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Loan demand in the June quarter exceeded the pre-pandemic levels, a credit information company said on Thursday. In its Credit Market Indicator (CMI) report, Transunion Cibil said there was also a corresponding increase in new accounts opened. The CMI reached 99 in June 2022, a level last seen in December 2019 before the pandemic hit the world. The company said its CMI is a comprehensive measure of data elements that are summarised monthly to analyse changes in credit market health, and categorised under four pillars of demand, supply, consumer behaviour, and performance. The latest CMI is a significant 21 points rise from its low of 78 in January 2021 at the height of the COVID-19 surge, and is supported by significantly improved credit health in the top 12 states, it said. The CMI value in Karnataka and Kerala increased by 16 points each. The CMI value in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan increased by 14 points over the preceding 12 months, it said. The company's managing director and chief executive Rajesh Kumar said momentum has returned to India's credit market supported by progressive government policies and active implementation by ecosystem players. Retail credit portfolio balances continue to show strong recovery across products, with home loan balances growing by 15 per cent, auto loans by 13 per cent, consumer durable loans by 61 per cent, credit card by 32 per cent, and personal loan balances by 29 per cent in the June 2022 quarter, he added.
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