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Soccer-Lokomotiv coach says he is leaving role in protest against Russian invasion
Lokomotiv Moscow coach Markus Gisdol said on Tuesday that he has resigned from his position at the Russian Premier League side in protest against Russia's war with Ukraine, but the club insisted he had in fact been sacked. "Markus Gisdol was dismissed from the post of head coach of FC Lokomotiv.
Lokomotiv Moscow coach Markus Gisdol said on Tuesday that he has resigned from his position at the Russian Premier League side in protest against Russia's war with Ukraine, but the club insisted he had in fact been sacked. In a statement published by German newspaper Bild, Gisdol said he had been forced to take action having witnessed what is going on in Ukraine.
"I cannot pursue my calling in a country whose leader is responsible for a war of aggression in the middle of Europe," the 52-year-old said. "That is not in line with my values, which is why I have resigned from my position as coach with immediate effect. "I can't stand on the training ground in Moscow, train the players, demand professionalism and a few kilometres away orders are given that bring great suffering to an entire people. That is my personal decision and I am absolutely convinced of it."
His club, however, took to Twitter to say that Gisdol had been dismissed. "Markus Gisdol was dismissed from the post of head coach of FC Lokomotiv. The club and the team are working as usual and are concentrating on achieving the maximum results in the upcoming matches," Lokomotiv said.
German coach Gisdol, who had previously spent his whole playing and coaching career in his homeland, most recently with Cologne, had been in charge for 12 matches. The move came a day after FIFA and UEFA jointly suspended Russian teams from all international football, meaning Spartak Moscow, Russia's only side left in European competition, will no longer compete in the Europa League.
Lokomotiv were also in the Europa League but finished bottom of their group.
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- TSLA stock rallied over 7% on Monday as optimism returned to the sector.
- Lucid earnings after the close are likely to kill that optimism.
- Tesla stock is already down 1% in Tuesday's premarket trading.
Tesla (TSLA) stock staged a sharp rally on Monday as EV stocks saw some form of short-covering after recent heavy losses. Investors were also closing positions as the Russia-Ukraine talks progressed. The risk-reward aims toward a violent upside shock in the event of any positive outcome.
However, the talks ended without any conclusion apart from an agreement for more talks. All this saw EV stocks rally sharply. Tesla closed the day up nearly 7.5%, Rivian (RIVN) closed up 6.5%, and Lucid (LCID) closed up 10% ahead of its earnings after the close. These earnings though will be one reason why the sector resumes its downward trend on Tuesday. Lucid missed on all factors. Earnings per share (EPS) was behind, revenue was behind, and most notably the company slashed 2022 production numbers only two months into the year. The stock cratered 13% in the aftermarket. This will hit other high-growth EV names such as Rivian and NIO for sure. Tesla is far more advanced but will still likely feel the contagion effects.
For more on Lucid coverage, click here.
Tesla Stock News
We take some humor from the excuse peddled by some traders yesterday that Bernstein increased its target price for Tesla. Indeed this can be viewed as a positive, but we must point out that Bernstein's new heightened price target is $450. Yes, it is a hefty increase from its previous $300 price target, but it is still some $400 below the current share price. Also, note that Bernstein maintained its underperform rating on Tesla. The firm is merely updating its model to reflect last year's price surge. Yes, it is true the surging oil price spurred by the Russia-Ukraine conflict is a boon to EV makers, but we doubt this changed much. The automotive industry has already realized the game is up for fossil fuel vehicles and is charging forward to electric power. The recent spike in oil prices cannot speed up the process anymore.
Tesla Stock Forecast
The key question is whether this is a dead cat bounce or not. Tesla stalled at the 21-day moving average. An impressive retake of the 200-day moving average sets the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) to cross back into bullish territory, but this is likely to fail. Both the Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Elders Force Index are relatively neutral. The RSI is still below 50 and so technically more bearish, while the Elders Force is barely positive.
These momentum indicators show that the rally has not gotten much strength. The market remains choppy, but the recent spike lower keeps the downtrend in control. We set a lower low on Thursday, so this bounce does not change anything. Only breaking $945 sets a higher high and technically ends the bearish trend. The risk-reward remains to the downside, but volatility remains high.
Tesla chart, daily
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EUR/USD extends slide toward 1.1150 area
EUR/USD turned south and extended its slide after breaking below 1.1200 in the European morning. The shared currency is having a difficult time finding demand with investors turning cautious on the latest headlines surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war. The US economic docket will feature ISM Manufacturing PMI data later in the day.
GBP/USD pares early losses, trades above 1.3400
GBP/USD came under modest bearish pressure in the European session and retreated below 1.3390 amid the souring market mood. The pair, however, managed to erase its losses and seems to have steadied above 1.3400 as investors assess geopolitical headlines.
Gold climbs above $1,920 boosted by safe-haven flows
Gold preserves its bullish momentum during the European trading hours and trades above $1,920 with the precious metal attracting investors as a safe haven. Meanwhile, the 10-year US Treasury bond yield is down nearly 5% on the day at 1.73%.
ALGO bulls plan 38% ascent
Algorand price is preparing for a major upswing following the formation of a bullish chart pattern. Algorand will face multiple hurdles ahead before the buyers attempt to reach the optimistic target.
AMC Entertainment surges higher ahead of quarterly earnings report
NYSE:AMC investors are likely surprised to see that the meme stock managed to gain 11.9% during the month of February. The stock has been in a downturn for the past six months.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican's criminal tribunal on Tuesday resoundingly rejected defense motions to dismiss a landmark financial fraud case and ruled the trial will go ahead with the questioning of a cardinal scheduled for later this month.
Judge Giuseppe Pignatone read aloud his rejection of two-dozen defense arguments from the past seven months that sought to have the charges dropped against the 10 defendants. The case involves the Holy See's bungled 350 million-euro (US$390 million) real estate investment in a London property, though it has grown to involve other unrelated charges.
Pignatone set March 17 for the next hearing. Cardinal Angelo Becciu, a former top Vatican official, is expected to be questioned about allegations he funneled Holy See money to a Sardinian charity run by his brother. He and the other defendants deny wrongdoing.
Vatican prosecutors have accused the Holy See’s longtime money manager, Italian brokers and lawyers of fleecing the Vatican of tens of millions of euros in fees for the London deal and of then extorting 15 million euros from the Vatican to get full ownership of the property.
The defense objections included raising Pope Francis' own intervention in the investigation on behalf of prosecutors and complaints that the rights of the defendants weren't being respected.
In his order, Pignatone said the charged individuals can get a fair trial in the Vatican and that their rights had been respected, though he noted he had no authority to order Vatican prosecutors to provide more evidence to the defense than they already had.
Defense lawyers have argued that prosecutors withheld most of the evidence they seized during their investigation, turning over copies of the information from only 16 of 255 cellphones, laptops and computers. The defense lawyers said they can’t defend their clients without full access to the evidence.
Pignatone said the Vatican city-state's procedural code gives prosecutors full discretion to decide what evidence to hand over and it can be “all or in part.” He suggested defense lawyers ask the prosecutors directly to return the seized material that wasn’t being used, saying the tribunal itself “has no competence to decide on things that were seized but not deposited (as evidence).”
While Pignatone’s ruling was a win for the prosecution, Becciu said he was pleased the trial was finally going ahead on the merits.
“Finally, the hour of truth has come,” the cardinal told reporters after the hearing. “We’ve waited for seven months, and finally I get to speak. I’m happy.”
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — The Vatican's criminal tribunal on Tuesday resoundingly rejected defense motions to dismiss a landmark financial fraud case and ruled the trial will go ahead with the questioning of a cardinal scheduled for later this month.
Judge Giuseppe Pignatone read aloud his rejection of two-dozen defense arguments from the past seven months that sought to have the charges dropped against the 10 defendants. The case involves the Holy See's bungled 350 million-euro (US$390 million) real estate investment in a London property, though it has grown to involve other unrelated charges.
Pignatone set March 17 for the next hearing. Cardinal Angelo Becciu, a former top Vatican official, is expected to be questioned about allegations he funneled Holy See money to a Sardinian charity run by his brother. He and the other defendants deny wrongdoing.
Vatican prosecutors have accused the Holy See’s longtime money manager, Italian brokers and lawyers of fleecing the Vatican of tens of millions of euros in fees for the London deal and of then extorting 15 million euros from the Vatican to get full ownership of the property.
The defense objections included raising Pope Francis' own intervention in the investigation on behalf of prosecutors and complaints that the rights of the defendants weren't being respected.
In his order, Pignatone said the charged individuals can get a fair trial in the Vatican and that their rights had been respected, though he noted he had no authority to order Vatican prosecutors to provide more evidence to the defense than they already had.
Defense lawyers have argued that prosecutors withheld most of the evidence they seized during their investigation, turning over copies of the information from only 16 of 255 cellphones, laptops and computers. The defense lawyers said they can’t defend their clients without full access to the evidence.
Pignatone said the Vatican city-state's procedural code gives prosecutors full discretion to decide what evidence to hand over and it can be “all or in part.” He suggested defense lawyers ask the prosecutors directly to return the seized material that wasn’t being used, saying the tribunal itself “has no competence to decide on things that were seized but not deposited (as evidence).”
While Pignatone’s ruling was a win for the prosecution, Becciu said he was pleased the trial was finally going ahead on the merits.
“Finally, the hour of truth has come,” the cardinal told reporters after the hearing. “We’ve waited for seven months, and finally I get to speak. I’m happy.”
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"We are striving for Europe to choose for Ukraine," Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday, as reported by Reuters.
"We are fighting to be equal members of Europe," Zelenskyy added. "Ukraine is giving away its best people for the desire to be treated as equals."
Market reaction
Markets remain risk-averse during the European trading hours on Tuesday following these remarks. As of writing, S&P futures were down 0.8% on the day, the benchmark 10-year US Treasury bond yield was losing more than 5% at 1.73 and the US Dollar Index was rising 0.2% at 96.95.
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EUR/USD extends slide toward 1.1150 area
EUR/USD turned south and extended its slide after breaking below 1.1200 in the European morning. The shared currency is having a difficult time finding demand with investors turning cautious on the latest headlines surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war. The US economic docket will feature ISM Manufacturing PMI data later in the day.
GBP/USD pares early losses, trades above 1.3400
GBP/USD came under modest bearish pressure in the European session and retreated below 1.3390 amid the souring market mood. The pair, however, managed to erase its losses and seems to have steadied above 1.3400 as investors assess geopolitical headlines.
Gold climbs above $1,920 boosted by safe-haven flows
Gold preserves its bullish momentum during the European trading hours and trades above $1,920 with the precious metal attracting investors as a safe haven. Meanwhile, the 10-year US Treasury bond yield is down nearly 5% on the day at 1.73%.
ALGO bulls plan 38% ascent
Algorand price is preparing for a major upswing following the formation of a bullish chart pattern. Algorand will face multiple hurdles ahead before the buyers attempt to reach the optimistic target.
AMC Entertainment surges higher ahead of quarterly earnings report
NYSE:AMC investors are likely surprised to see that the meme stock managed to gain 11.9% during the month of February. The stock has been in a downturn for the past six months.
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Ind vs SL: Testimony of his hard work, says Bumrah on Kohli's 100th Test
Indian men's Test team vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday described Virat Kohli's to be 100th appearance in the longest format of the game as a great occasion.
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Indian men's Test team vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah on Tuesday described Virat Kohli's to be 100th appearance in the longest format of the game as a great occasion. Former Indian captain Virat Kohli's 100th Test match is to be played against Sri Lanka at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali starting March 4.
"It is always a special achievement for a player. It is a testimony of his hard work and dedication to play the 100th Test," Bumrah said during the virtual press conference on Tuesday. "It's a great occasion, he has contributed a lot to the success of the Indian team and will continue to contribute a lot more in the future. It's another feather on his cap. I want to wish him best and congratulate him for his achievement," he added.
On getting the role of vice-captaincy as a fast bowler, Bumrah said: "I don't look at it as a particular position, like a spinner or a fast bowler, or that batter is a leader. As a senior member of the team you have to help the players in whatever capacity you can. As I have spoken earlier For me it is just a post. Yes, it is a great opportunity that has presented itself, and I am very happy to do that." "But other positions like a bowler or a batter doesn't matter. It depends only how you handle that position, and how tactically strong you are. So, I will try and help Rohit in whatever way I can," he pointed.
India will play the first of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka in Mohali. The second Test match will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Kohli will be playing his 100th Test match under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma who will be leading India for the first time in Test matches. Kohli has amassed 7962 runs in 99 Tests at an average of 50.39 with 27 tons to his name. (ANI)
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A 75-year-old driver likely won't face criminal charges after crashing her Bentley into a busy Miami Beach sidewalk cafe, killing one man and injuring eight others, police said.
There were no signs that the woman was impaired on Feb. 24 as she tried to parallel park, Miami Beach police told the Miami Herald.
The woman “suddenly accelerated in reverse," ran over a curb and hit a parked car before crashing into a table with five diners and hitting nearby pedestrians, police said. The beige 1990 Bentley then trapped people underneath as it knocked over a traffic sign and hit a tree.
Gary Prince, 67, of Miami Beach died at a hospital shortly after the crash, police said. Two men, 78 and 61, were seriously injured, a child suffered minor injuries, and five others suffered less serious injuries, police said.
Workers and patrons from at the Call Me Gaby restaurant worked to lift the car off of people.
Miami Beach Police spokesperson Ernesto Rodriguez said the investigation is continuing and the driver could face traffic citations.
The driver was operating the car in a “careless or negligent manner," the police report said, and it wasn't the first time: Court records show she was cited in Broward County in 2015 for driving on the wrong side of a divided highway, paying a $165 fine after pleading guilty.
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A 75-year-old driver likely won't face criminal charges after crashing her Bentley into a busy Miami Beach sidewalk cafe, killing one man and injuring eight others, police said.
There were no signs that the woman was impaired on Feb. 24 as she tried to parallel park, Miami Beach police told the Miami Herald.
The woman “suddenly accelerated in reverse," ran over a curb and hit a parked car before crashing into a table with five diners and hitting nearby pedestrians, police said. The beige 1990 Bentley then trapped people underneath as it knocked over a traffic sign and hit a tree.
Gary Prince, 67, of Miami Beach died at a hospital shortly after the crash, police said. Two men, 78 and 61, were seriously injured, a child suffered minor injuries, and five others suffered less serious injuries, police said.
Workers and patrons from at the Call Me Gaby restaurant worked to lift the car off of people.
Miami Beach Police spokesperson Ernesto Rodriguez said the investigation is continuing and the driver could face traffic citations.
The driver was operating the car in a “careless or negligent manner," the police report said, and it wasn't the first time: Court records show she was cited in Broward County in 2015 for driving on the wrong side of a divided highway, paying a $165 fine after pleading guilty.
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USD/MYR could advance further once 4.2060 is cleared, according to Quek Ser Leang at UOB Group’s Global Economics & Markets Research.
Key Quotes
“After trading in a quiet manner for a few weeks, USD/MYR popped to a high of 4.2060 last Thursday (24 Feb). Upward momentum is beginning to build and if USD/MYR could break above 4.2060, it would likely head higher towards the early Jan’s high of 4.2150.”
“On the downside, support is at 4.1740 followed by 4.1620. The latter level is acting as a very solid support and is unlikely to come under threat, at least not within these couple of weeks.”
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EUR/USD extends slide toward 1.1150 area
EUR/USD turned south and extended its slide after breaking below 1.1200 in the European morning. The shared currency is having a difficult time finding demand with investors turning cautious on the latest headlines surrounding the Russia-Ukraine war. The US economic docket will feature ISM Manufacturing PMI data later in the day.
GBP/USD pares early losses, trades above 1.3400
GBP/USD came under modest bearish pressure in the European session and retreated below 1.3390 amid the souring market mood. The pair, however, managed to erase its losses and seems to have steadied above 1.3400 as investors assess geopolitical headlines.
Gold climbs above $1,920 boosted by safe-haven flows
Gold preserves its bullish momentum during the European trading hours and trades above $1,920 with the precious metal attracting investors as a safe haven. Meanwhile, the 10-year US Treasury bond yield is down nearly 5% on the day at 1.73%.
ALGO bulls plan 38% ascent
Algorand price is preparing for a major upswing following the formation of a bullish chart pattern. Algorand will face multiple hurdles ahead before the buyers attempt to reach the optimistic target.
AMC Entertainment surges higher ahead of quarterly earnings report
NYSE:AMC investors are likely surprised to see that the meme stock managed to gain 11.9% during the month of February. The stock has been in a downturn for the past six months.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two former South Carolina education chiefs, one of whom briefly served as the nation’s highest top education official, are endorsing Republican Ellen Weaver to replace outgoing state Superintendent Molly Spearman.
On Tuesday, Weaver's campaign told The Associated Press that Mick Zais and Barbara Nielsen would be backing the school choice advocate and chair of the Education Oversight Committee.
Zais served as South Carolina's superintendent from 2011 to 2015, criticizing the Obama administration's U.S. Education Department and rejecting some federal funds because of what he called the number of strings attached to the money.
Opting not to seek a second term, Zais was tapped by then-President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education. He led the agency for several weeks following the resignation of Betsy DeVos, who cited Trump's role in the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot in her departure.
In a statement provided to AP, Zais called Weaver “a proven conservative leader with the intellect, experience, and energy to further empower parents and improve student learning."
Weaver also won the endorsement of Barbara Nielsen, who was the first Republican to serve as South Carolina's education chief, a post she held throughout the 1990s.
“I have worked closely with Ellen over the years and know how strongly she is committed to moving South Carolina forward," Nielsen said, praising Weaver's “ability to think creatively.”
Spearman's decision not to seek a third term set in motion a wide-open race for the state’s top education post, an election anticipated to garner copious attention amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic. During the last two years of the outbreak, Spearman was highly visible as she grappled with how best to educate South Carolina’s K-12 students safely.
Weaver is the first woman to chair the Education Oversight Committee, a nonpartisan group of political appointees tasked with enacting standards to improve South Carolina’s K-12 education system.
Earlier this year, Weaver announced that she had raised more than $125,000 in her first six weeks in the race — a record for that stage in an education superintendent race in South Carolina, Luke Byars, a veteran South Carolina GOP strategist consulting Weaver’s campaign, told AP.
Primary elections for the seat will be held in June, with the general election in November.
Another Republican hopeful, Lexington County educator Kizzi Staley Gibson, has reported raising more than $8,000 total, according to online records.
Kathy Maness, a Lexington Town Council member and executive director of the Palmetto State Teachers Association who is running as a Republican, has raised about $11,000.
Cindy Coats, a member of the Charleston County School District Board of Trustees, is also seeking the GOP nomination.
Former Anderson County School District Four Superintendent Gary Burgess is the sole Democrat in the race thus far. He sought the post in 2014, when he ran as a Republican.
No fundraising filings were available for Coats or Burgess.
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Meg Kinnard can be reached at http://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP.
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Man Utd says it has 'clear vision' for on-pitch strategy after off-pitch losses
Manchester United posted another quarter of net loss on Tuesday as salary expenses rose and broadcast revenue fell after the spread of Omicron led to the postponement of some games, while the English soccer club looks to improve its on-pitch performance. "We have a clear vision and we are implementing a strategy to win with an empowered leadership team to drive that forward," said newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Richard Arnold.
Manchester United posted another quarter of net loss on Tuesday as salary expenses rose and broadcast revenue fell after the spread of Omicron led to the postponement of some games, while the English soccer club looks to improve its on-pitch performance.
"We have a clear vision and we are implementing a strategy to win with an empowered leadership team to drive that forward," said newly appointed Chief Executive Officer Richard Arnold. The 20-time domestic champions have struggled on the pitch lately, with a goaless draw at home to Watford on Saturday, denting their hopes of a top four finish in the Premier League as some rivals are inching closer in points with more games in hand.
Arnold was promoted in January this year, effectively replacing executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, who stepped down following his involvement in the breakaway European Super League project that angered fans and regulators. The English soccer club's broadcast revenue fell 20.5% to 86.4 million pounds for the three months ended Dec. 31. Total revenue grew 7.3% to 185.4 million pounds.
However, losses at the club, owned by the American Glazer family, have narrowed as compared with the three months prior as fans thronged its Old Trafford stadium at full capacity again after the lifting of pandemic-related restrictions. Man United, which earlier this week withdrew Russian airline Aeroflot's sponsorship rights after Russia invaded Ukraine, did not provided a financial forecast for the year.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Two former South Carolina education chiefs, one of whom briefly served as the nation’s highest top education official, are endorsing Republican Ellen Weaver to replace outgoing state Superintendent Molly Spearman.
On Tuesday, Weaver's campaign told The Associated Press that Mick Zais and Barbara Nielsen would be backing the school choice advocate and chair of the Education Oversight Committee.
Zais served as South Carolina's superintendent from 2011 to 2015, criticizing the Obama administration's U.S. Education Department and rejecting some federal funds because of what he called the number of strings attached to the money.
Opting not to seek a second term, Zais was tapped by then-President Donald Trump to serve as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education. He led the agency for several weeks following the resignation of Betsy DeVos, who cited Trump's role in the Jan. 6 Capitol Hill riot in her departure.
In a statement provided to AP, Zais called Weaver “a proven conservative leader with the intellect, experience, and energy to further empower parents and improve student learning."
Weaver also won the endorsement of Barbara Nielsen, who was the first Republican to serve as South Carolina's education chief, a post she held throughout the 1990s.
“I have worked closely with Ellen over the years and know how strongly she is committed to moving South Carolina forward," Nielsen said, praising Weaver's “ability to think creatively.”
Spearman's decision not to seek a third term set in motion a wide-open race for the state’s top education post, an election anticipated to garner copious attention amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic. During the last two years of the outbreak, Spearman was highly visible as she grappled with how best to educate South Carolina’s K-12 students safely.
Weaver is the first woman to chair the Education Oversight Committee, a nonpartisan group of political appointees tasked with enacting standards to improve South Carolina’s K-12 education system.
Earlier this year, Weaver announced that she had raised more than $125,000 in her first six weeks in the race — a record for that stage in an education superintendent race in South Carolina, Luke Byars, a veteran South Carolina GOP strategist consulting Weaver’s campaign, told AP.
Primary elections for the seat will be held in June, with the general election in November.
Another Republican hopeful, Lexington County educator Kizzi Staley Gibson, has reported raising more than $8,000 total, according to online records.
Kathy Maness, a Lexington Town Council member and executive director of the Palmetto State Teachers Association who is running as a Republican, has raised about $11,000.
Cindy Coats, a member of the Charleston County School District Board of Trustees, is also seeking the GOP nomination.
Former Anderson County School District Four Superintendent Gary Burgess is the sole Democrat in the race thus far. He sought the post in 2014, when he ran as a Republican.
No fundraising filings were available for Coats or Burgess.
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Meg Kinnard can be reached at http://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP.
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BTCUSD is recovering in the 4-hour chart, but the wave structure is mostly sideways, which still looks like a correction so BTC bears could be still in play, especially because of sharp and impulsive decline recently.
We still believe it's headed back below July 2021 lows and 30k level for wave (5), where we will be looking for strong 30k-20k support zone, but it might take some time as we see more possible counts at this stage, for example, flat or triangle corrective pattern within higher degree wave (4).
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ISL: Will stay true to our playing style, says Mumbai's Bheke ahead of Blasters clash
After a spirited 2-0 win over FC Goa, Mumbai City FC will face off against Kerala Blasters on Wednesday at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco.
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After a spirited 2-0 win over FC Goa, Mumbai City FC will face off against Kerala Blasters on Wednesday at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco. Mumbai City FC have been in great form over the past month, having won four out of their five games.
Kerala Blasters FC and Mumbai City FC will face off in a virtual shootout for a place in the semifinals, in a rescheduled Indian Super League fixture at the Tilak Maidan Stadium here on Wednesday. Kerala are placed fifth in the points table with 30 points from 18 matches, one point less than Mumbai who are fourth having 31 points from 18 games. Mumbai's defender Rahul Bheke spoke on the upcoming encounter and said that the team will focus on their own style of play against the Blasters.
"Kerala Blasters are a strong team, they have been in a good form, and no doubt, it's going to be a competitive game tomorrow. However, we want to focus on ourselves, on our game. The priority will be to stick to our plans and stay true to our playing style and our philosophy. If we can do that, we know we can come away with the result we want," Bheke said. The 31-year-old went on to stress on the importance of the process, and explained the reasons behind Mumbai City FC's steady improvement. "It's not only about the results, it's about the process and getting better in the style of football that the coach Des Buckingham and all of us want to play. Our emphasis has always been to improve at each and every step. Tomorrow, our focus will be to keep things simple and just be loyal to our playing style. We are prepared and looking forward to give our best in the match against Kerala," he said. The versatile defender also went on to credit the team's unity for seeing them through the rough patch during the season and said that everyone lives like a family inside the team's bio-bubble. "It's a tough season both on and off the field, and it's really important for us to stick together in a season like this. We are a tight-knit group, and I think that has been one of the most important factors behind our performance. We live like a family in the bio-bubble and play as a unit on field, and that is the most important thing for us," Bheke said. "It's been a challenging season, but we never gave up. We started off really well, there were some rough patches midway through, but I am really proud the way we have bounced back in the second half of the season. Now, with just two games left, we are ready to give our everything to make it count," he signed off. (ANI)
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CA Medford, OR Zone Forecast for Monday, February 28, 2022
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772 FPUS56 KMFR 011142
ZFPMFR
Zone Forecast Product for Southern Oregon and Northern California
National Weather Service Medford, OR
342 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
CAZ080-020000-
Western Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview,
Happy Camp, Scott Bar, and Somes Bar
342 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the
lower 50s to lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to
10 to 15 mph in the late morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Lows in
the lower to mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Snow
level 7000 feet lowering to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 40s to mid 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then rain and snow
likely after midnight. Snow level 5500 feet. Lows in the lower to
mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation
60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely in the morning,
then chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow level
4500 feet. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
and snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s to mid 30s. Highs in the
lower 40s to lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow
showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in
the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the
mid 30s to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
mid 20s to lower 30s. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs in
the mid 30s to mid 40s.
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CAZ081-020000-
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Hilt, Weed, and Yreka
342 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. South
winds around 5 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the southwest late in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then rain likely after midnight. Snow level 5500 feet. Lows in
the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain and snow likely in the morning, then rain likely
in the afternoon. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4500 feet in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
and snow showers. Lows around 30. Highs in the lower 40s to lower
50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s
to lower 30s. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
to mid 20s. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s.
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CAZ082-020000-
South Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Dunsmuir, McCloud, and Mount Shasta
342 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south 10 to 15 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower
50s to lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
rain. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight.
Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the northwest well after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5000 feet. Highs in
the lower 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of precipitation 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow showers. Lows in the mid
20s to lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers.
Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and
snow showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight
chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid
20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in
the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s to
mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs in
the lower 40s to lower 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to
mid 20s. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s.
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CAZ083-020000-
North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Bray, Pondosa, and Tennant
342 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the late
morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5000 feet. Highs in
the lower to mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
and snow showers. Colder. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Highs
in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow
showers. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in
the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the
mid 30s to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
to mid 20s. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
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CAZ084-020000-
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-
Including the cities of Dorris, Newell, Macdoel, and Tulelake
342 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph
increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the late morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
rain. Snow level 6000 feet. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph shifting to the west around 5 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Snow level
5000 feet. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow
showers. Colder. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the
morning, then slight chance of rain and snow showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance
of snow showers. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Highs in the lower
to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
$$
CAZ085-020000-
Modoc County-
Including the cities of Adin, Alturas, Canby, Day, Likely,
Lookout, and Tionesta
342 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest 10 to 15 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
evening, then slight chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow
level 5500 feet after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then chance of rain showers and snow in the afternoon.
Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Highs
in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of precipitation 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
and snow showers. Cooler. Lows around 30. Highs in the lower 40s
to lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow
showers. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Highs in the mid 30s to
mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to
mid 20s. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
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CA Medford, OR Zone Forecast for Monday, February 28, 2022
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772 FPUS56 KMFR 011142
ZFPMFR
Zone Forecast Product for Southern Oregon and Northern California
National Weather Service Medford, OR
342 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
CAZ080-020000-
Western Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Callahan, Etna, Fort Jones, Greenview,
Happy Camp, Scott Bar, and Somes Bar
342 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Highs in the
lower 50s to lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to
10 to 15 mph in the late morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain. Lows in
the lower to mid 40s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of rain. Snow
level 7000 feet lowering to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 40s to mid 50s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain likely in the evening, then rain and snow
likely after midnight. Snow level 5500 feet. Lows in the lower to
mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation
60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain and snow likely in the morning,
then chance of rain and snow showers in the afternoon. Snow level
4500 feet. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
and snow showers. Lows in the mid 20s to mid 30s. Highs in the
lower 40s to lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow
showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in
the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the
mid 30s to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
mid 20s to lower 30s. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs in
the mid 30s to mid 40s.
$$
CAZ081-020000-
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Hilt, Weed, and Yreka
342 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. South
winds around 5 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 40. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the southwest late in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain in the evening,
then rain likely after midnight. Snow level 5500 feet. Lows in
the mid 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain
60 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain and snow likely in the morning, then rain likely
in the afternoon. Snow level 5000 feet lowering to 4500 feet in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s. Northwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
and snow showers. Lows around 30. Highs in the lower 40s to lower
50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s
to lower 30s. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
to mid 20s. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s.
$$
CAZ082-020000-
South Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Dunsmuir, McCloud, and Mount Shasta
342 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south 10 to 15 mph in
the late morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy
with a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the lower
50s to lower 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of
rain. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight.
Lows in the lower to mid 30s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the northwest well after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5000 feet. Highs in
the lower 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of precipitation 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming
partly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow showers. Lows in the mid
20s to lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow showers.
Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and
snow showers in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight
chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the lower to mid
20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in
the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s to
mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs in
the lower 40s to lower 50s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to
mid 20s. Highs in the lower 40s to lower 50s.
$$
CAZ083-020000-
North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Bray, Pondosa, and Tennant
342 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the late
morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 50s to lower 60s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of rain
and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
West winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5000 feet. Highs in
the lower to mid 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
precipitation 60 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
and snow showers. Colder. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s. Highs
in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow
showers. Lows in the lower to mid 20s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in
the morning, then partly cloudy in the afternoon. Highs in the
mid 30s to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
to mid 20s. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
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Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-
Including the cities of Dorris, Newell, Macdoel, and Tulelake
342 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60. South winds 5 to 10 mph
increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the late morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of
rain. Snow level 6000 feet. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph shifting to the west around 5 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Snow level
5000 feet. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow
showers. Colder. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the
morning, then slight chance of rain and snow showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance
of snow showers. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Highs in the lower
to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 20.
Highs in the lower to mid 40s.
$$
CAZ085-020000-
Modoc County-
Including the cities of Adin, Alturas, Canby, Day, Likely,
Lookout, and Tionesta
342 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest 10 to 15 mph in the
late morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s to lower 60s.
South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain in the
evening, then slight chance of rain and snow after midnight. Snow
level 5500 feet after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Southwest
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the
morning, then chance of rain showers and snow in the afternoon.
Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Highs
in the mid 40s to lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance
of precipitation 50 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain
and snow showers. Cooler. Lows around 30. Highs in the lower 40s
to lower 50s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow
showers. Lows in the lower to mid 20s. Highs in the mid 30s to
mid 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to
mid 20s. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
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FlourishingAI launched its upLink service on 18 February, after months of anticipation. During the launch, the platform stated that upLink aims to be the easiest and most intuitive onramp in the cryptocurrency and Defi space. It will serve as a one-stop solution to convert fiat into Binance Coin (BNB) for users in the United States and around the world.
The release of FlourishingAI’s upLink service is a major development for the BNB Chain, as it will make it easier for crypto enthusiasts and newbies worldwide, to convert their fiat cash into crypto. It will eradicate the need for would-be crypto investors to jump between different exchanges to purchase or sell certain tokens. Moreover, it plans to go through tedious KYC procedures (as the vast majority of crypto exchanges require) several times.
The launch of the FlourishingAI technology
FlourishingAI also unveiled their flagship advanced artificial intelligence portfolio management and insights. The technology, dubbed the FlourishingAI technology (FAIT), simultaneously tracks over 6,800markets as it goes through over 2.5TB of data every day to build a comprehensive view of the market. It executes the process while generating trades “based on true risk mitigation and early pattern recognition.”
FAIT also utilises automated arbitrage, blockchain monitoring, and high-frequency trading to deliver the best risk-adjusted returns for its users.
Eric Gonzalez, CEO of FlourishingAI, previously said that the company will be unveiling several crypto products in 2022, with upLink being the first.
“Flourishing upLink will change everything for crypto buyers. The ability to move seamlessly across protocols and into BNB Chain is fundamental to using our AI-driven diversified portfolio management tool,” he said last month.
Continuing, Gonzalez said they will be developing and launching sub-products to “provide massive value” to the cryptocurrency market as a whole.
“While identifying ways to improve the onboarding process for our users, we’ve discovered that we can create standalone sub-products to our core offering that will provide massive value to the entire crypto market. We’re incredibly excited, as this is the first of many products that we will be bringing to market in 2022 and beyond.”
The project’s token, FlourishingAI (AI), is currently listed on Pancakeswap. With the project set to experience strong growth over the course of 2022, the price and popularity of its token is likely to grow in tandem.
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BTC relief rally targets $45,000 as bulls take control
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https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/flourishingais-uplink-service-to-go-live-improve-fiat-to-cryptocurrency-access-202203010928
| 2022-03-01T13:23:54
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Senior national chess: Five players share lead
Overnight joint leaders Erigaisi and Gukesh drew their games against N R Visakh and M R Lalith Babu respectively which enabled Iniyan, Pranav and Chithambaram to catch up with the leaders.In other matches, Grandmaster Mitrabha Guha and Aryan Chopra agreed to split points, while Commonwealth champion Abhijeet Gupta beat Nitin S of Railways. Guha, Aryan and Gupta trail the leaders by half a point along with Lalith Babu, Visakh, Swapnil Dhopade and Aditya Mittal.
- Country:
- India
Five players, including defending champion Aravindh Chithambaram occupy the joint lead with 6.5 points each after eight rounds in the MPL 58th Senior National Chess Championship here on Tuesday.
In the eight round, Tamil Nadu Grandmaster P Iniyan outwitted top seed B Adhiban while International Master P Pranav shocked seasoned Grandmaster Deep Sengupta to join GMs Arjun Erigaisi and D Gukesh at the top.
Chithambaram beat Railwayman Sayantan Das in his eighth round match. Overnight joint leaders Erigaisi and Gukesh drew their games against N R Visakh and M R Lalith Babu respectively which enabled Iniyan, Pranav and Chithambaram to catch up with the leaders.
In other matches, Grandmaster Mitrabha Guha and Aryan Chopra agreed to split points, while Commonwealth champion Abhijeet Gupta beat Nitin S of Railways. Guha, Aryan and Gupta trail the leaders by half a point along with Lalith Babu, Visakh, Swapnil Dhopade and Aditya Mittal. Important Results: Eighth round: Arjun Erigaisi (Telangana) (6.5) drew with N R Visakh (6); Lalith Babu (PSPB) (6) drew with D Gukesh (6.5); P Iniyan (6.5) beat B Adhiban (5.5); Aravindh Chithambaram (TN) (6.5) beat Sayantan Das (Railways) (5.5); Mitrabha Guha (6) drew with Aryan Chopra (6); Deep Sengupta (PSPB) (5.5) lost to V Pranav (TN) (6.5); Round 7: Aryan Chopra drew with Arjun Erigaisi; Gukesh drew with Aravindh Chithambaram; Iniyan drew with Lalith Babu; Abhijeet Gupta drew with Mitrabha Guha; Adhiban beat Neelash Saha; Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh lost to Deep Sengupta; Visakh beat Utsab Chatterjee; Sayantan Dad beat Harsha Bharathakoti; R R Laxman drew with Adiyta Mittal; Pranav beat Anustoop Biswas; Sambit Panda drew with Koustav Chatterjee.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Bitcoin bulls betting on a prolonged rally are likely to be disappointed, if previous wars' impact on the S&P 500 is any guide, according to QCP Capital.
A study published by the Singapore-based crypto trading firm shows that in four of the previous five wars involving a superpower the S&P 500, Wall Street's benchmark equity index, dropped on early headlines anticipating a military conflict only to chalk up lasting rallies in the months following the outbreak of hostilities.
The exception was during the 2001 invasion of Afghanistan. Then the S&P 500's post-invasion rally peaked within three months and resumed a decline related to the dot-com bust before setting new bear market lows. QCP expects risk assets to chart similar moves this time, saying the macroeconomic conditions today are similar those of 21 years ago.
"Given the historical pattern, we expect global markets to remain supported in the near term," it wrote in a research note published on Monday. "With that said, we remain very cautious in light of the prevailing macroeconomic headwinds.
"The closest parallel to the present situation is the 2001 Afghan war given the similarities: 1. Markets were under pressure from the dot-com deleveraging. 2. Impending stagflation with inflation at a then decade-high level of 3.5%," QCP said. "In the Afghan war, markets saw a relief rally that lasted three months before resuming the downtrend and eventually breaking below the post-invasion lows."
While many in the crypto community consider bitcoin a digital equivalent to gold, historical data shows it is a risk asset. The cryptocurrency's 60-day correlation with the S&P 500 increased last week to a record high.
Since mid-November, markets mostly have been on the defensive, predominantly due to concerns that the U.S. Federal Reserve would close the liquidity tap sooner than anticipated to contain inflation. Bitcoin was already down over 35% from the record high of $69,000 reached on Nov. 10 when Russia-Ukraine tensions began escalating two weeks ago.
With the West imposing stricter punitive sanctions on Moscow over the weekend, analysts are worried that Russia's exports of all commodities, including oil, metals and wheat, will take a hit, pushing the global economy into stagflation – a combination of low or stagnant growth and high inflation.
That may put even more pressure on the Fed and other central banks to withdraw liquidity. The Fed is expected to raise borrowing costs by 25 basis points this month and deliver at least five more quarter-percentage-point hikes by year-end. Goldman Sachs foresees the Fed raising rates four times next year, as mentioned in Monday's First Mover Americas.
"One critical difference between the Afghan war and the current war is that interest rates were at 6.5% back then. This gave Alan Greenspan's Fed a lot of room to ease rates all the way down to 1%," QCP said. "This time, markets are under similar pressure, but the Fed has run out of easing options. Interest rates can only go higher and the Fed balance sheet can only shrink from here."
Thus, the odds appear stacked against bitcoin and S&P 500 charting lasting gains in coming months. "If markets follow the same pattern as the Afghan war, any relief rally in the next few weeks or months will be a good opportunity to square up longs and initiate downside hedges," QCP Capital noted.
Bitcoin was trading near $43,600 at press time, having printed one-month lows under $34,500 last Thursday, after Russia invaded Ukraine. The S&P 500 has bounced to 4,373 from Thursday's nine-month low of 4,114, according to chart platform TradingView.
The equity index saw a prolonged bull run following the beginning of the Vietnam war (1964), Gulf war (1991), Iraq war (2003) and Crimean crisis (2014).
All writers’ opinions are their own and do not constitute financial advice in any way whatsoever. Nothing published by CoinDesk constitutes an investment recommendation, nor should any data or Content published by CoinDesk be relied upon for any investment activities. CoinDesk strongly recommends that you perform your own independent research and/or speak with a qualified investment professional before making any financial decisions.
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Binance, Coinbase and Kraken refuse to freeze Russian crypto accounts
Three major cryptocurrency exchanges have refused to freeze the digital asset accounts of Russians following the Ukrainian Vice Prime Minister’s request.
AVAX price targets $100 as Avalanche bulls make strong comeback
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BTC relief rally targets $45,000 as bulls take control
BTC suffered a fatal crash to a crucial support level after news of Russia attacking Ukraine spread. This downswing caused the crypto market to crumble, but the recovery seems to be going well and suggests that BTC could be due for a relief rally.
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https://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/sp-500-conflict-history-points-to-short-term-bitcoin-bounce-sell-off-in-h2-qcp-202203011245
| 2022-03-01T13:24:00
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Vani looks to carry on good form from South Africa in 4th leg of Hero WPGT
The stage is set for the fourth leg of the Hero Womens Pro Golf Tour with 33 players, including six amateurs, teeing off at the par 72 Aamby Valley Green Golf Course on Wednesday.Vani Kapoor, who is back after a good run in the Sunshine Tour in South Africa, will be watched closely, along with Amandeep Drall, who will soon turn her focus onto the Ladies European Tour.Vani played three weeks in a row in South Africa.
- Country:
- India
The stage is set for the fourth leg of the Hero Women's Pro Golf Tour with 33 players, including six amateurs, teeing off at the par 72 Aamby Valley Green Golf Course on Wednesday.
Vani Kapoor, who is back after a good run in the Sunshine Tour in South Africa, will be watched closely, along with Amandeep Drall, who will soon turn her focus onto the Ladies European Tour.
Vani played three weeks in a row in South Africa. She had Top-20 finishes in each of them. She was 11th at Dimenson Data Ladies Pro-AM, followed by T-17 at SuperSport Ladies Challenge and T-20 at Jabra Ladies Classic.
Those results should give her a lot of confidence.
Amandeep Drall, who is still on the reserves list for the Saudi Ladies International, is however confirmed for the Joburg Ladies and the Women's South African Open. She is hoping to get some good tournament practice before she ventures outside for the start of her 2022 campaign.
Last week's winner Hitaashee Bakshi and her sister Jahanvi will be among the front runners, along with Pranavi Urs. Amateur Sneha Singh, who won the second leg, is not playing this week.
Among others looking at some exposure outside India this summer are Gaurika Bishnoi, Ridhima Dilawari and Pranavi Urs.
The six amateurs in the field are Smriti Bhargava, Heena Kang, Rishika Muralidhar, Jasmine Shekhar, Jia Kataria and Vidhatri Urs.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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WA Pendleton OR Zone Forecast for Monday, February 28, 2022
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966 FPUS56 KPDT 011159
ZFPPDT
Zone Forecast Product for Northeast Oregon and South Central Washington
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
WAZ026-020000-
Kittitas Valley-
Including the cities of Ellensburg and Thorp
358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the 50s. Southwest wind 5 to
10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the morning.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the
evening. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
rain. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s to mid 30s. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
$$
WAZ027-020000-
Yakima Valley-
Including the cities of Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, and Yakima
358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain overnight.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Rainfall amounts less than a quarter of an inch.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Light
wind, becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
rain. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the lower to mid 50s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s to lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
$$
WAZ028-020000-
Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Including the cities of Connell, Prosser, and Tri-Cities
358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. Southwest wind 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Rainfall amounts less than a
tenth of an inch.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then
rain likely overnight. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. South wind
5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts
up to a half of an inch possible.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Rain likely in the morning, then a chance of
rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. South wind 5 to
10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts less
than a tenth of an inch.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
in the lower 40s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the lower to mid 50s. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the 30s.
.FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s to
mid 50s. Lows in the 30s.
$$
WAZ029-020000-
Foothills of the Blue Mountains of Washington-
Including the cities of Dayton, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla
358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 60s. Breezy. South wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph. Rainfall amounts less than a quarter of an inch.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain
likely overnight. Lows in the mid to upper 40s. South wind 5 to
15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts
between a quarter and a half of an inch possible.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the lower to mid 50s. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Rainfall amounts
between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
in the lower 40s. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s to
lower 50s. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the mid to upper 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows in
the upper 20s to lower 30s. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
$$
WAZ030-020000-
Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the city of Ski Bluewood Resort
358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the morning, then a chance
of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Windy.
Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance
of precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts up to a half of an
inch possible.
.TONIGHT...A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely
overnight. Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s. South wind 5 to
15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts up
to three quarters of an inch possible.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the 40s. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts up to a half of an
inch possible.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows in the 30s. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain and mountain snow likely. Light mountain snow
accumulations. Snow level 4500 feet. Highs in the upper 30s to
mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain or snow. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Lows in the
mid 20s to lower 30s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
mid 20s to lower 30s. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain or snow.
Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
$$
WAZ520-020000-
East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Appleton, Cle Elum, and Cliffdell
358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 40s to lower 50s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph. Rainfall amounts up to a half of an inch
possible.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
in the 30s. Rainfall amounts up to a half of an inch possible.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Highs in the 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Snow level 4500 feet. Lows in the upper 20s to
mid 30s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of mountain
snow. Highs in the upper 30s to upper 40s, except in the mid 40s
to lower 50s valleys.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 20s to lower 30s. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain or snow.
Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
$$
WAZ521-020000-
Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Goldendale and Bickleton
358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 50s to lower 60s. Breezy. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph. Rainfall amounts less than a quarter
of an inch.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph in the
evening, becoming light. Rainfall amounts less than a quarter of
an inch.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Rainfall amounts
less than a tenth of an inch.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
rain. Lows in the 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
20s to mid 30s. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
$$
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Russian billionaire Fridman resigns from Veon board
- Country:
- Netherlands
Russian billionaire Mikhail Fridman has stepped down from the board of directors of Veon, the mobile network operator said on Tuesday.
Fridman is the biggest shareholder in the Amsterdam-based company, which operates networks in Ukraine and Russia as well as Algeria, Kazakhstan, and Pakistan.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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Customer experience solutions provider Concentrix to hire 2,500 employees
The doubling of the headcount will meet the anticipated higher growth over the next 12 months to bolster its ongoing innovation, engagement and delivery capabilities to clients around the globe, said Ajaz Mohammed, head of delivery at the company.According to Concentrix Catalyst, the global customer experience solutions market is a USD 550 billion opportunities.
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Nasdaq-listed Concentrix Corporation, which provides customer experience solutions and technology, will double its headcount here to over 5,000 this year.
Concentrix Catalyst, the local arm of the US parent, already employs 2,500 here, having hired more than 300 in the last quarter alone at the newly-created experience design and engineering team, it said in a statement.
The company will be hiring mid to senior-level software engineers, project managers and technical architects across several verticals, including telecom and media, technology and software, fintech, transportation and logistics, industrial, retail and healthcare, Dinesh Venugopal, president at Concentrix Catalyst said.
Concentrix Catalyst already has centres in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata. The doubling of the headcount will meet the anticipated higher growth over the next 12 months to bolster its ongoing innovation, engagement and delivery capabilities to clients around the globe, said Ajaz Mohammed, head of delivery at the company.
According to Concentrix Catalyst, the global customer experience solutions market is a USD 550 billion opportunities. Expanding the tech talent of our Catalyst India team will help us support our long-term vision to provide the best services on a global scale to its clients, Venugopal said.
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WA Pendleton OR Zone Forecast for Monday, February 28, 2022
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358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
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Kittitas Valley-
Including the cities of Ellensburg and Thorp
358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the 50s. Southwest wind 5 to
10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the morning.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain in the
evening. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
rain. Lows in the mid to upper 30s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s to mid 30s. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
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Yakima Valley-
Including the cities of Naches, Sunnyside, Toppenish, and Yakima
358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s.
Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain overnight.
Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Rainfall amounts less than a quarter of an inch.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 50s. Light
wind, becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
rain. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the lower to mid 50s. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
20s to lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
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Lower Columbia Basin of Washington-
Including the cities of Connell, Prosser, and Tri-Cities
358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 60s. Southwest wind 5 to
15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Rainfall amounts less than a
tenth of an inch.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then
rain likely overnight. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. South wind
5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts
up to a half of an inch possible.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy. Rain likely in the morning, then a chance of
rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s. South wind 5 to
10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts less
than a tenth of an inch.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
in the lower 40s. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the lower to mid 50s. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the 30s.
.FRIDAY THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s to
mid 50s. Lows in the 30s.
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Including the cities of Dayton, Waitsburg, and Walla Walla
358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 60s. Breezy. South wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph. Rainfall amounts less than a quarter of an inch.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain
likely overnight. Lows in the mid to upper 40s. South wind 5 to
15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts
between a quarter and a half of an inch possible.
.WEDNESDAY...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the lower to mid 50s. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Rainfall amounts
between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
in the lower 40s. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of rain.
Lows in the mid 30s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 40s to
lower 50s. Lows in the lower to mid 30s.
.SATURDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the mid to upper 40s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows in
the upper 20s to lower 30s. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
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Northwest Blue Mountains-
Including the city of Ski Bluewood Resort
358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Rain likely in the morning, then a chance
of rain in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 40s to mid 50s. Windy.
Southwest wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance
of precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts up to a half of an
inch possible.
.TONIGHT...A chance of rain in the evening, then rain likely
overnight. Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s. South wind 5 to
15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts up
to three quarters of an inch possible.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain likely. Highs in the 40s. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent. Rainfall amounts up to a half of an
inch possible.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Rain likely. Lows in the 30s. Chance of
precipitation 70 percent.
.THURSDAY...Rain and mountain snow likely. Light mountain snow
accumulations. Snow level 4500 feet. Highs in the upper 30s to
mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Lows in the mid 20s to lower 30s.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance
of rain or snow. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Lows in the
mid 20s to lower 30s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
mid 20s to lower 30s. Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain or snow.
Highs in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
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East Slopes of the Washington Cascades-
Including the cities of Appleton, Cle Elum, and Cliffdell
358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 40s to lower 50s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph with gusts
to around 30 mph. Rainfall amounts up to a half of an inch
possible.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
in the 30s. Rainfall amounts up to a half of an inch possible.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and high mountain
snow. Highs in the 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain
and mountain snow. Snow level 4500 feet. Lows in the upper 20s to
mid 30s.
.THURSDAY...Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of mountain
snow. Highs in the upper 30s to upper 40s, except in the mid 40s
to lower 50s valleys.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
lower 20s to lower 30s. Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly sunny with a 20 percent chance of rain or snow.
Highs in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
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Simcoe Highlands-
Including the cities of Goldendale and Bickleton
358 AM PST Tue Mar 1 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs in
the lower 50s to lower 60s. Breezy. Southwest wind 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to around 35 mph. Rainfall amounts less than a quarter
of an inch.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows
in the upper 30s to lower 40s. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph in the
evening, becoming light. Rainfall amounts less than a quarter of
an inch.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. A 50 percent chance of rain in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Rainfall amounts
less than a tenth of an inch.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of
rain. Lows in the 30s.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Highs
in the upper 40s to lower 50s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid
20s to mid 30s. Highs in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's son dies
The Nadellas are taking time to grieve privately as a family, a Microsoft spokesperson said in response to an email query by PTI.Condolence messages poured in on social media platforms and many took to Twitter to mourn the demise.Nadellas son was born on August 13, 1996, after his wife Anu during her thirty-sixth week of pregnancy noticed that the baby was not moving as in a normal situation. Hyderabad-born Nadella was named CEO of Microsoft in February 2014.
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- India
Tech giant Microsoft on Tuesday announced that its Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella's son Zain Nadella, who was born with cerebral palsy, has died. He was 26.
''Very sadly Satya's son Zain Nadella has passed away. The Nadellas are taking time to grieve privately as a family,'' a Microsoft spokesperson said in response to an email query by PTI.
Condolence messages poured in on social media platforms and many took to Twitter to mourn the demise.
Nadella's son was born on August 13, 1996, after his wife Anu during her thirty-sixth week of pregnancy noticed that the baby was not moving as in a normal situation. The Microsoft CEO in a blog in 2017 mentioned that Zain did not cry at the time of birth and had to be shifted to Seattle Children's Hospital with its state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit from the hospital in Bellevue across Lake Washington. Nadella had said he learnt that damage caused by utero asphyxiation caused severe cerebral palsy in his child.
He also wrote that as a father of a son with special needs was the turning point of his life and helped him better understand the journey of people with disabilities.
Several political leaders in India expressed their condolences for the Nadella family. ''Saddened to hear abt passing of @satyanadella's son Zain. My deepest condolences to him and his family n friends. I pray that God gives him n family the strength to bear wth this loss,'' Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar said in a tweet. Hyderabad-born Nadella was named CEO of Microsoft in February 2014. In June 2021, he was also named as the company's Chairman.
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Russia accuses West of pushing Ukraine towards war - RIA
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Russia's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday the West continued pushing Ukraine towards war by providing it with weapons, the RIA news agency reported, citing Oleg Gerasimov, the ministry's deputy head of information and press.
It also said the behaviour of tech giants Alphabet and Meta, which the ministry said had carried out "anti-Russian propaganda", was unacceptable.
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In recent years, mattresses in a box have exploded in popularity, thus normalizing the concept of buying and receiving all of our furniture in a series of boxes, delivered to our door for free. Among the newest sector to catch the attention of millennials and Gen Xers? Sofas in a box.
Many young Americans navigate their lives by continuously relocating — and thus need furniture that can work in a variety of spaces. “Since these consumers rely very heavily on online ratings and reviews, [online furniture retailers] will continue gaining in popularity, assuming more and more consumers make purchases and report satisfactory experiences,” says Pat Bowling, vice president of communications for the American Home Furnishings Alliance. “Online upholstery sales are [also] particularly appealing to consumers in rural areas where selection might be limited and to those living in small spaces where there are physical limitations for accepting delivery of a full-size sofa.”
As a result, the sofa sector is being reinvented; now we can simply hop online and purchase an affordable couch. And instead of waiting weeks or even months for it to show up, it’s delivered in a jiff in boxes that can easily be carried into the home, regardless of tight stairwells or narrow doorways. More good news: These modular couches can grow with the consumer. Sure, your first apartment might only be able to fit a loveseat, but having the option to add a chaise or corner seat to it a few years later is just another reason to buy it in the first place.
Which brings us to the top sofas in a box you can buy right now. After scouring the market, we found six brands that are total winners. From design and quality to customer service and warranty coverage, these are our current favorites.
BenchMade Modern
BenchMade Modern was dreamt up one night during a dinner party conversation when former Pottery Barn designer Edgar Blozona overheard his friends complain about the “long delivery times” and the “lack of choice” that comes with the furniture-buying process. Fast-forward to the spring of 2015, Blozona started selling modern custom sofas to consumers — on demand.
Unlike other furniture companies, which typically deliver items within a three- to four-month time span (if not longer due to Covid-19 shipping delays), the San Francisco-based brand turns around their sofas in less than five weeks. I repeat, you can get a custom sofa delivered to your doorstep (in a box) within a month. And, even better, if you order a “ready to ship” sofa, it’ll ship out in only two days. Customers can also track their order and get updates about the construction process in real time.
The process is simple. First, you choose between 14 different styles, ranging from traditional to ultra modern, then you choose your size. BenchMade Modern’s sofas are handcrafted and custom designed by you, in 5-inch increments and a variety of orientations, to seamlessly fit into your space (and not just the brand’s delivery truck). Could it get any easier? Well, yes. Before you choose a material (BenchMade offers over 90 options), it’ll send you a swatch kit free of charge so you can see, feel (and scratch!) the material before you buy your sofa.
Ready to explore the collection? Go here.
We ultimately decided to try the Skinny Fat Loveseat (starting at $3,985) in the marfa caramel leather and stained walnut legs, and even received a blueprint of the sofa before it arrived to ensure it fit in our space. It’s incredibly sleek, modern and timeless, and it’s no doubt the center of attention in our home’s smallish office. We also opted for the extra-deep cushions, which are 3 inches longer than the standard option, and I can’t recommend it enough. More than one person can fit comfortably on the couch, whether you’re curling up with a book or bingeing some Netflix.
The leather is also an excellent option if you live with someone who is particularly prone to spilling things, since it is so easy to clean. But a note to all pet parents: We’re not sure leather is the smartest choice if your dog or cat likes to dig their claws into almost anything. It’s not a deal breaker, but it’s definitely not scratchproof in our experience. As for assembly, we opted for the white-glove service, so our sofa was carefully delivered in a box and assembled exactly where we wanted it by two people in less than 10 minutes.
More to know: All BenchMade Modern pieces feature a 100-day return window and a lifetime warranty, and curbside delivery starts at $99 and goes up in price if you’d prefer white-glove service. The Skinny Fat collection that we tested comes in 90-plus material options (velvet, leather and polyester) and four leg finish options (stained walnut, brushed nickel, espresso and honey), making each piece truly personalized to fit your aesthetic.
Price: Pieces in this collection start at $1,628.
Albany Park
When former NFL linebacker Darryl Sharpton and his wife Jessica went sofa shopping back in 2017, the couple quickly came to the conclusion that the entire process “sucked” (their word, not ours!). Faced with hundreds of options and a poor shopping experience — not to mention a six-plus week delivery timeframe — the Sharptons were inspired to disrupt the market with their own direct-to-consumer brand that simplified the sofa shopping experience. Enter: Albany Park.
Offering only three furniture models — the Albany, the Park and the Kova — in a variety of modern fabrics and sizes (from armchairs and ottomans to sofas and sectionals), the brand is aiming to completely change the way consumers shop for couches. Read: No more wandering aimlessly in a huge warehouse with thousands of options. Instead, Albany Park’s highly curated collection offers a well-tailored option (the Albany), a relaxed-but-sophisticated choice (the Park) and an utterly comfy modular set (the Kova), all of which is delivered in boxes that can be carried into your suburban manse just as easily as it can to your sixth-floor walk-up. Want to compare each collection side by side? Go here.
We tried the Albany loveseat ($795) and the chair ($595) in the sumptuous blue velvet (with the chic gold legs), and to say the duo is a showstopper would be an understatement. Incredibly soft, both pieces are curl-up-and-take-a-nap-level comfy, but they’re also structured and design-minded enough to look stylish during cocktail hour with friends. We love how roomy the chair is — with 28 inches of seat cushion space it can easily accommodate an adult plus a kiddo or two, making it the ultimate reading nook.
And because that fabric is polyester, it’s also easy to clean and kid-friendly — we had a fruit punch juice box spill that was erased with soap and water moments later. As for assembly, the couch was put together by one person in less than 15 minutes, and it can be de-assembled even more quickly if we ever need to relocate it.
More to know: All Albany Park pieces feature reversible cushions, a 30-day return window and a lifetime warranty. The Albany collection that we tested comes in eight fabrics — from a distressed vegan leather to a pretty pink velvet — and two leg finish options (gold metal or brown wood), making each piece truly customizable. While the brand was known for fast delivery within days of purchase pre-pandemic, Covid-related delays have arisen, with pieces now arriving between one and six weeks.
Price: Couches start at $995.
Allform
From the company that brought you the custom Helix mattress in a box comes Allform, a durable and sustainable modular sofa that can range in size from an armchair to a sprawling sectional. Launched in May 2020, Allform sofas are made in the United States — and, in our opinion, they stand out from the crowd for two reasons. First, their performance fabrics and top-grain leathers are scratch-, pill-, stain- and spill-resistant, making them perfect for families, pet owners and pretty much anyone who spends 24/7 on their couch.
“This is not the sofa in the fancy living room,” Allform co-founder Adam Tishman says. “We’re product-obsessed people; our whole background is making sure people are comfortable when they are sleeping, so when it came to making a couch, we wanted it to be more durable and more comfortable than any others out there. The goal is for this sofa to be used by you, your loved ones and your pets.” And having tested the couch for ourselves, we can confirm the fabric is no joke — it has easily stood up to four kids jumping, lounging, snacking and building forts on it 24/7.
Our second favorite detail about Allform? Those roomy seats! Specifically, they are 3 inches wider and 2 inches deeper than most on the market, making them feel like a “normal,” nonmodular couch — not to mention they’re ideal for taller people or anyone who’s a big couch napper. And the pieces are incredibly comfortable too. With a hardwood frame and steel suspension (which are, by the way, backed by a lifetime warranty), the couches are created from 95% recycled materials, and the seating consists of downy foam and fiber cushions that are soft and comfy but also sturdy.
More to know: Couches ship for free in a week or so, free fabric swatches are available here, the brand boasts a 100-day trial period with free returns and the sofas can be customized in more than 500 configurations (from a three-seat option to a U-shaped sectional). The tool-free assembly is a bit of a bear and requires some muscle to get the pieces to latch together, but with super-clear instructions, the process should be complete in an hour or so depending on your couch’s size. Advanced warning: The boxes are cumbersome, but thankfully they’re also labeled by piece (seat, chaise, etc.), so while they’re big, they’re also quite organized.
Price: Couches start at $1,145.
Elephant in a Box
The brainchild of a Harvard Business School grad and two MIT alumni, Elephant in a Box came to market in 2020 as a solution to the traditional process of couch shopping that they found to be costly, stressful and loooong. Frustrated while waiting weeks for a traditional couch to arrive with nowhere to sit in the meantime, the founders started thinking outside (or, ahem, inside) the box — specifically about swapping the standard sofa base of wood and steel for honeycomb structure technology typically found in airplanes and race cars.
The result? A lightweight, ultra-strong couch that’s flexible, portable and easy to ship. A key perk of the honeycomb foundation is its accordion-like construction, which makes assembly a breeze (no tools necessary) and means that the couch can be folded and unfolded over and over again, whether you’re moving it from the living room to the basement or from one apartment to the next. Another design detail that we appreciate: The couch can hold up to a whopping 3,000 pounds (this is nearly three times the weight other sofas in a box can handle) with nary a divot in the sofa afterward.
“We want to bring joy back into the furniture buying experience,” Daniela Terminel, EIAB’s CEO and co-founder, told us. “I’ve been in New York 11 years and moved 14 times — it’s not easy, and our mission is to save you time, energy and money by reinventing the mechanics of home furniture to make purchasing, setting up and moving a joyful experience.”
More to know: The sofas are delivered for free within two to four days, each features machine-washable covers (replacement covers in a variety of colors can be found here), fabric swatches are available upon request and the 30-day trial includes free pickup (with or without a box) if you’re not satisfied with the product. The brand’s latest launch is the Working Sofa that features an armrest with a hidden pull-out desk.
Price: Couches start at $849.
Burrow
If there were an OG in the couches-in-a-box sector, it would be Burrow. Launched in 2017, the direct-to-consumer retailer offers consumers the most options of any brand on our list. Its bestselling Nomad Sofa, for instance, has reversible cushions and comes in nine configurations — from a loveseat to a double-chaise sectional — in addition to three fabric types (performance, top-grain leather and velvet), three wood or metal leg finishes (we’re partial to the brass) and three arm shapes. Beyond that, you can also opt to upgrade your sofa by adding a movable chaise ($300), an ottoman ($295), a sleep kit ($200) or a set of lumbar pillows ($135). Did we mention that each piece also comes with a built-in USB charger for your phone?!
We tested the Burrow Slope Nomad Sofa Sectional and found it not only extremely simple to assemble — it came with an easy-to-read instruction manual packed with lots of pictures — but also incredibly durable, even with a feisty cat in the household. Burrow boasts about “spilling red wine and spaghetti sauce” on its performance fabrics without them staining, and that claim holds up. Our reviewer spilled everything from coffee and marinara sauce to hot sauce and even chili-infused olive oil on her couch, but with a few swipes of either a wet cloth or some generic stain remover, it all came out within minutes.
More to know: The brand recently launched an ultra-plush, minimalist-leaning modular seating collection dubbed Range that is, like Nomad, highly customizable. And that’s in addition to a slew of new home decor items like a bar cart, a side table and rugs. Burrow offers free swatches and free shipping on all its furniture, with deliveries usually arriving within a few weeks, and the 30-day return policy includes a 10% restocking fee with the original boxes (that goes up to 20% without packaging).
Price: Couches start at $995.
Floyd
Since launching in 2014, made-in-Michigan furniture brand Floyd has been churning out simple yet intuitively designed sofas to a cult following. Seriously. If you’ve ever met a Floyd Sofa owner, you’ll know immediately — because they’re dying to share the joys of owning a Floyd. And we’re here to explain why all that hype is actually deserved.
First up: Floyd is rooted in its mission to combat the high-waste furniture industry by creating a quality, made-to-last sofa crafted from honest, nontoxic materials that’s compact enough to be shipped in a flatpack, reducing carbon emissions and the brand’s footprint. Mainly, though, Floyd’s goal is to stop the steady flow of cheap furniture ending up in landfills.
“Up until a few decades ago, furniture was thought of as something you keep and even pass down to future generations. However, with the growth of ‘fast furniture,’ the cultural norm of how we consume furniture dramatically shifted toward one of disposability and planned obsolescence,” Alex O’Dell, co-founder and COO of Floyd, told us. “Floyd designs its products with the intention of being able to grow with you over time through modularity.”
Next, there’s the cozy modern design of the brand’s sole couch, The Sofa. Available in three configurations — two seats, three seats and three seats with a chaise that can move to either side — the piece comes in five hues, ranging from bold (a saffron yellow) to mellow (a creamy oat). The soft yet durable fabrics are stain-resistant, while the downy but firm cushions stay put, even after some major roughhousing from pets and kids.
Finally, there’s the assembly and disassembly. It is, in a word, easy. The only tool needed is the included Floyd Tool, which just so happens to double as a bottle opener. The brand specifically created the couch to be so intuitive even for a novice that it can be set up in under 45 minutes. And if The Sofa’s hundreds of reviews and overall 4.7-star rating are any indication, that’s exactly what the brand achieved. It’s a couch that can move throughout your house, or with you as you navigate your way through life, with ease.
More to know: The brand offers a limited 10-year warranty, free swatches and a 30-day return policy with original packaging. There’s a 10% shipping fee, and the couch will arrive via either FedEx or UPS, or for an extra $49 you can upgrade to a room-of-choice delivery.
Price: Floyd’s The Sofa starts at $1,295.
Capsule
Los Angeles-based design firm Capsule is known for creating beautiful, elevated sofas dreamed up by a team of emerging designers. Modern and oozing with California-cool details, the pieces would be right at home in Architectural Digest and beyond — and yet the prices are surprisingly affordable, thanks to the company’s direct-to-consumer model.
Our favorite, and one of the brand’s bestsellers, is the roomy Kellan Sectional Sofa ($2,299, originally $2,499) designed by Eric Lin. With clean lines and tapered legs, the low-to-the-ground piece has reversible cushions with removable covers and comes with throw pillows, making it perfect for big families, entertaining or anyone who needs to sprawl out while bingeing Netflix.
More to know: Capsule offers a 90-day return policy (original packaging is appreciated but not a must), free swatches can be perused here and, while shipping is speedy (two to 10 business days) there is a fee depending on your cart total (max rate is $300).
Price: Capsule’s couches start at $1,299 on its website.
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Nearly 40 years ago, a character burst onto the public stage unlike any the American public had seen before. He was smart and funny and over-the-top neurotic. His name was Alexander Portnoy, a creation of the writer Philip Roth.
Portnoy's Complaint is told as one long psychotherapy session. It shocked some readers, delighted others. Hardly anyone, though, is indifferent about Alexander Portnoy.
Within a few pages we learn that Portnoy — nice Jewish boy, brilliant honor student — has a problem. He loves himself too much, and one part of himself in particular. Aiding young Portnoy in these furtive sessions of self-love are a variety of props: an empty milk bottle, a sock, a baseball mitt and, famously, a piece of liver. So numerous and colorful are depictions like these, it's tempting to conclude that this is a book about masturbation. It's not.
"It's actually a book about enmeshment and one's relationship with one's parents," says Alana Newhouse, arts and culture editor at the Jewish newspaper The Forward.
The Parent Trap
And what parents does Portnoy have! A father who suffers — suffers! — from both a dead-end job and a chronic case of constipation. But it is Portnoy's mother, Sophie, who shapes young Alex into her own neurotic image. She is, as Alex puts it, "the patron saint of self-sacrifice" and "one of the outstanding producers and packagers of guilt in our time."
In other words, she is a Jewish mother. In fact, Portnoy's Complaint did for the Jewish mother what Jaws did for the shark: took an already frightening creature and made it even scarier. At the time, there was a backlash of sorts, with Jewish mothers complaining that they were being unfairly portrayed.
Some 40 years later, though, Jewish mothers have exacted revenge. These days, all mothers are Jewish mothers, says Newhouse. "That is the way you're supposed to mother. You're supposed to be warm and inviting and caressing. All of the things that were caricatured as bad 30 yeas ago have come back around. There are children out there who wish they had Jewish mothers."
Guilt Without Sex
Not Alex Portnoy, though. He was desperate to escape his Jewish mother, to flee his suffocating New Jersey home and indulge his libido. After all, it was 1969. The Sexual Revolution was in full bloom. Yet, while most Americans were engaging in sex without guilt, Alexander Portnoy engages in guilt without sex — until, one day, he meets a woman willing to fulfill his every fantasy: Mary Jane Reed, a.k.a. The Monkey.
Portnoy, though, derives very little genuine satisfaction from the relationship. He is chronically unhappy, torn between his over-developed conscience and his over-developed id. His intelligence (a 158 IQ) doesn't help, for Portnoy possesses just enough self-awareness to recognize his pathology, yet not enough to free himself of it. So, he suffers.
"He's a sad character, someone for whom there seems to be no love in sex at all," says Mark Oppenheimer, editor of the New Haven Review and author of Thirteen and a Day: The Bar and Bat Mitzvah Across America. Humor is Portnoy's saving grace; otherwise, he would be unbearable.
Guilt Shtick
Portnoy may be Jewish but his appeal — if that's the word — is universal. Anyone predisposed to bouts of guilt (which is pretty much all of us) can relate to Alexander Portnoy.
"This novel is the great American novel about grappling with guilt, particularly with parental guilt trips," says Oppenheimer.
In a 2005 interview with NPR's Fresh Air, Phillip Roth said it's not the sexual acts depicted in the book that shocked people. "I think they were shocked and outraged by the revelation of brutality — brutality of feeling, brutality of attitude, brutality of anger. 'You say all this takes place in a Jewish family?' That's what was shocking."
Portnoy Lives!
In the end, it would be easy to simply pity Portnoy. But we don't.
"I loved him," says Newhouse. "I found Portnoy to be funny and angry and compassionate — and most of all searching. This is a character who is in deep conflict because he wants to change."
Portnoy has grown up. He's nearly 40 years old now. How's he doing? Did he represent a neurotic blip in time, or does his character, and all it represents, live on? There is some evidence that Portnoy lives. For one thing, he created the template for a new kind of American character: the troubled young man in therapy. Shades of Portnoy can be seen in Woody Allen's films, for instance.
And, says Newhouse, real-life Portnoys still walk the streets of New York City. "I think it's safe to say I've dated a few Alexander Portnoys," says Newhouse. "I also know a few female Portnoys — Alexandra Portnoys — who similarly struggle with the enmeshment with their parents."
There is, it turns out, a little bit of Portnoy in all of us. Who knew?
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Jackie Chan is a truly global phenomenon — a Hong Kong stunt man turned action movie star, he's an on-screen master of martial arts who also provides his own comic relief.
His new movie, The Forbidden Kingdom, marks a momentous first-time collaboration between Chan and Jet Li. The movie can pretty much be summed up as The Wizard of Oz with lots of martial arts — set in a mythic, ancient China.
In a conversation with Robert Siegel, Chan says that he learned to fight — and act — at an early age. When he was 6 years old, he began studying in a school in Hong Kong where he received instruction in singing, dancing, acrobatics and fighting. He describes the process of mastering martial arts as "very painful."
"In our day... we get up at 5 o'clock in the morning... [to practice] 1,000 punches, 1,000 kicks," says Chan.
Other kids dropped out of the school, but Chan stayed for 10 years. He had nowhere to go; his parents were living in Australia at the time, where his father was working as a cook in the U.S. Embassy. Years later, when his father was 80, Chan learned that his father had been a spy for Taiwan against China.
Chan's fighting skills are on display in The Forbidden Kingdom, notably during an extended fight sequence with Jet Li.
The scene took nearly a week to film, says Chan, who contrasts the safety measures of American filmmaking with those in Hong Kong:
"[In America], they spent a lot of time to choreograph how to make me and Jet look good," he says. "[In Hong Kong], we save time, save money and risk life for the movie."
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Walter Vale is the sort of guy you'd describe as bland and colorless if you bothered describing him at all. He's a 60-something economics professor who seems to be doing little more than going through the motions of living. When those motions take him from his campus to his usually unoccupied New York apartment, he's surprised to find the lights on — and someone in the bathtub.
Turns out Tarek, a young Syrian emigre, and his Senegalese girlfriend, Zainab, have been tricked into thinking they're renting the apartment. They quickly pack, though they have nowhere to go, but Walter — realizing that they meant no harm and needing a little noise in a life left too quiet since the death of his concert-pianist wife — lets them stay. He gets more noise than he bargained for, but he sort of likes it. Tarek, you see, is a drummer, and the two men bond over music as he gives Richard lessons, teaching him to loosen up and commune with the rhythms of the djembe.
Up to this point, the film has been a story about Walter's re-emergence into life. But when a simple misunderstanding leads to racial profiling and Tarek gets arrested on the subway, the story veers in another direction. He and Zainab are in the country illegally, having long overstayed their visas, and the most trifling arrest brings with it the possibility of dire repercussions.
Writer-director Tom McCarthy is the guy who created The Station Agent, a story about a lonely, isolated soul who connects with a few other isolated souls in ways both whimsical and serious. That's not a bad description of The Visitor, too, though this time around the seriousness dominates, at least once the immigration issue gets raised.
It's easy to see where the film could have gone off the rails, sentimentally or politically correctly. But the filmmaker isn't intent on drumming messages into the audiences' head so much as he is in using drumming to reveal character through smartly nuanced performances.
Particularly those two drummers: Haaz Sleiman's enormously appealing Tarek and Richard Jenkins' Walter, who's quietly, unassumingly affecting as he figures out how not to be a visitor in his own life.
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It may no longer be possible to eat fava beans without thinking of Hannibal Lecter.
He's the creation of crime novelist Thomas Harris, but it was Anthony Hopkins' portrayal of him in the film The Silence of the Lambs that turned him into one of the most notorious fictional villains in American pop culture.
Lecter was born out of our real fascination with serial killers — but crucially, he's got a touch of fiction about him that makes him a little more likable. Certainly when Hopkins was offered the part, he was intrigued.
"I thought, Oh it's one of those parts — it's the dark man, the boogieman at the top of the stairs," Hopkins says. "You know, we all have that from our childhood fantasies — the unknown shadowy person, which is very attractive and neurotic as well — but I thought, It's one of those parts, and I think I'm going to enjoy this."
Lecter is dark. But he's also funny. Jodie Foster, who played FBI profiler-in-training Clarice Starling, says she found Hopkins' portrayal frightening — but it was more than that.
"He still played the wit of Hannibal Lecter," Foster says. "He played all of the layers of hiding, instead of trying to understand whether his parents beat him or whether he was abused as a child. You know — instead of trying to make us feel sorry for him, he allowed Hannibal to have that veneer of evil."
And evil he is. Fortunately, in The Silence of the Lambs, Hannibal Lecter is already in prison for his crimes. Once a respected psychiatrist, he's killed at least seven people — and eaten them, hence his nickname, Hannibal the Cannibal. Adding to his dark veneer: his home in a dungeonlike cell with no windows, in the basement of a mental institution.
For most of the film, we see Lecter through the eyes of agent Starling, sent to get some information from Lecter to help catch another serial killer. Lecter frightens Starling, clearly — and yet he takes a mentor-like attitude toward her. The net effect? Creepy, but ingratiating.
'They Draw You In ... '
"Hopkins has the capacity to just draw you in," says Helen Morrison, a psychiatrist who has studied real-life serial killers. "Which is a little similar to what a serial killer can do. They draw you in, and then it's like being in a Venus flytrap — it's over."
Plenty of real-life research went into the creation of Hannibal Lecter. Harris was a crime reporter who covered several serial killers before he wrote The Silence of the Lambs. Anthony Hopkins studied up on them before he played the part.
Morrison, for her part, thinks Hopkins nails certain behaviors and characteristics of the real thing — and she's interviewed dozens of them, including Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy and Wayne Williams. She says they can be alluring because they seem so normal.
It was just that way the first time she met a serial killer.
"I walked into the interview room, and there was this individual sitting there in a powder-blue suit," she remembers. "And I thought, Oh this is interesting; I wonder when they're going to bring the serial killer in. Until I realized that this individual sitting in front of me, who looked like Casper Milquetoast, was responsible for some fairly horrendous murders."
Only once in The Silence of the Lambs do we actually see Lecter at his most murderous. One moment he's quietly sitting in a temporary cell listening to Bach's Goldberg Variations and preparing to eat a lamb-chop dinner served by the guards. The next moment he has broken free of his handcuffs, and he eats one guard and clubs the other to death. Throughout there is no change in his placid expression.
An Appetite for Dignity — Or Else
Clarice Starling never sees Lecter at his worst. To her he appears human, and she treats him that way. A sort of bond develops between them. In a strange way, they relate to each other, says Foster. Lecter has been locked away and treated like a lab rat by his jailer; Starling grew up poor and has worked her way up.
"She wants dignity — and interestingly, Lecter does too," Foster says. "That's his little thorn in his side, is he wants to be treated with dignity. And if you don't, he'll eat you."
Because of her unique relationship with Lecter, Starling comes to feel that he wouldn't attack and eat her. Indeed, when the movie ends, she has caught the serial killer she was out to get — and Lecter has escaped. But before he disappears, he makes a brief phone call — and a promise.
"I have no plans to call on you, Clarice," he says. "The world's more interesting with you in it. So you take care now to extend me the same courtesy."
More proof, says Foster, that Lecter is more than just a bad guy.
"He's not just a cardboard villain," she says. "You see his vulnerabilities; you see that he cares for her in the way that he can. That he has a kindness toward her ... and yes, we're seduced by that humanity, by his light touch with her — in the way that you would hope a great dad would be."
Oooooh — a great dad? That's where Hannibal's character serves the needs of fiction, says Morrison, the psychiatrist.
"In real life, he never would have become attached to her," Morrison says. "I sit with these serial killers for eight, 10 hours at a time, and I come back day after day after day — and every time I walk in to them, it's as if I were starting all over again."
Real serial killers have no empathy, in other words. But in Lecter, we get a little sweetness — and that may be what makes him better fiction, more likeable and more enduring.
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For nearly a decade, Dora the Explorer has been part of the daily routine for millions of preschoolers and their families. The animated adventure, starring a fearless 7-year-old Latina with a talking backpack, is the most popular show among kids ages 2 to 5.
When Dora made her debut in the summer of 2000, the Nickelodeon cable channel had already been successful with interactive programming for kids, and executives asked producer Chris Gifford to create yet another. With his colleagues Eric Weiner and Valerie Walsh, Gifford set out to engineer a character who could motivate kids to participate.
They tried several animated characters — a squirrel, a martin. One promising idea: a bunny.
"It was a bunny who would go on a trip with his mommy," Gifford says. "But it wasn't a bunny for very long."
That's because his boss, Brown Johnson, was thinking of something altogether different. She said forget the animal ideas and make the character a Spanish-speaking Latina.
Johnson, it turned out, had recently been to a conference on media, race and gender — where she learned that Latinos aren't terribly well represented in children's television. And she was out to change that.
"One of our goals with Dora was to position the whole idea of being multicultural as being super-special," Johnson says.
Need Help? Just Ask!
The plan for the show that became Dora the Explorer had always involved the idea that kids would go on a make-believe journey. Along the way, Gifford says, they would face obstacles and learn strategies to overcome them. The idea was to have kids ask for help throughout the show, preparing information and using it strategically in the story.
And as the concept evolved and the show's star took shape, Nickelodeon executives themselves had plenty of questions. What would this Latina character look like? What would she wear?
Taking a cue from their heroine, Gifford and Johnson asked for help.
"We must have more consultants in this show than any other show in the entire universe," Johnson says.
Schoolteachers, sociologists, historians and cultural and language experts were all brought in to help. Mistakes were still made, however — like when Gifford & Co. came up with the character Tico, one of Dora's friends.
"Tico was always sleepy," says Johnson. "Asleep under a tree. Our cultural consultant said, 'Not such a good idea.' A Latino character, who only speaks Spanish, the littlest character, always asleep. Just not a good idea."
(If nothing else, such a character might have angered Costa Ricans, who affectionately call themselves "Ticos.")
Pan-Latino Roots and a Mold-Breaking Appeal
But from where would Dora trace her heritage? The creators and consultants decided she wouldn't.
"We framed her more as a pan-Latino character, so she can be a source of pride and identity for anyone of Latino background," says Carlos Cortes, a history professor at the University of California at Riverside.
Cortes wrote the book Children are Watching: How the Media Teach About Diversity. He says Dora's being pan-Latina also meant the writers needed to choose Spanish words carefully.
"For example," he says, "make sure the words we're using were universal. Not Spanish terms that meant one thing in Cuba and something else in Mexico and something else in Peru."
About a year and many iterations later, a smart, 7-year-old problem-solver named Dora Marquez was born.
Why the name Dora? The Spanish feminine word for "explorer" is exploradora. Dora's surname is an homage to the acclaimed writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez.
And when it came to sketching the way Dora looked, the creative team made sure she wasn't stereotypically Latina.
"Short hair," Gifford says. "Not long, flowing hair. A little more tomboyish; a girl who was more interested in adventure and exploring than someone who thought a lot about what she looked like."
Gifford knew kids would like her look. He and his team produced a pilot and showed it to a group of preschoolers. Sure enough, he says, they loved it.
Preschoolers screen all Dora episodes before they air, and they can be a tough audience. They tell it like is.
"It's awful," Gifford says. "It can be so scary. The 3-year-olds come at you, and you're just petrified."
As a father, Gifford believes that Dora the Explorer is what all parents want their daughters to be.
"She's courageous," he says. "She's kind. She's got unbelievable interpersonal skills."
And Dora never fails.
Some parents might also find her a little annoying — when she encourages kids to yell, for instance.
Despite all that, however, Dora the Explorer just might be the first icon for the children of a new America — a country that is today about 14 percent Latino.
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CBS Evening News anchorwoman Katie Couric isn't quite halfway through her five-year, $75 million contract with the network, but now she is considering how to leave the third-rated newscast early.
After the fiasco of Dan Rather's report on President Bush's military service record, CBS could have tried to hold on to the largest share of the dwindling audience for the three network nightly newscasts.
Instead, as CBS executives saw it, they gambled big, hiring Couric away from NBC's morning Today Show to remake the network evening newscast for a new and younger audience.
"The goal Katie had coming in — and I know because she and I talked about it at great length — was not to make the evening news somehow light and fluffy," says Rome Hartman, her first executive producer on the show. "The idea was to make it more accessible to more people — but to do more in-depth work, frankly."
Under Couric, the show tried and dropped all kinds of experimental segments, but the ratings plummeted. CBS Evening News is now down to fewer than 6 million viewers a night, while newscasts at NBC Nightly News and ABC World News each exceed 8 million viewers. Hartman was ultimately forced out.
"That evening news program has not performed on a commercial level anywhere near what I had hoped and she had hoped and the company had hoped and [CBS News president] Sean McManus had hoped," says Hartman, now executive producer of the nightly TV newscast BBC World News America. "I mean, that's obvious."
It has been painful, too. Couric met earlier this year with network officials to explore how her departure would be handled. She told one confidante a few weeks ago that "they lied to me," saying CBS had promised to hire new top-flight on-air correspondents and producers. According to this associate, Couric said she wanted out of the job.
The revelation has caused tumult within CBS and speculation outside. CBS officials said they strongly support the show and its anchorwoman, and issued this statement:
"There are no plans for changes relative to Katie Couric or the CBS Evening News. The evening news broadcasts are the flagships of every network news division and no one is planning to phase them out, including CBS."
Aside from the Evening News and the ratings-impoverished CBS Early Show, news programs have done well. The Sunday night primetime magazine 60 Minutes remains a towering and profitable force. And the CBS Evening News may well endure for the short term and even in years to come, with Couric or without her. But some of her colleagues say they don't know for how long.
Former CBS veteran Sandy Socolow says Couric's record shows young people just won't watch an evening newscast no matter how fresh it tries to be — and that's affecting the bottom line.
"It's demoralizing in a tremendous, tremendous way," says Socolow, who was executive producer for the CBS Evening News when Walter Cronkite was the anchor.
Covering all three presidential candidates and reporting from Iraq costs millions of dollars a year. And that's happening as CBS's poor ratings are forcing the network to return money to some advertisers. At the same time that Couric is being paid $15 million a year, the network is cutting back the news division. To save money, CBS hopes to strike a partnership with CNN, though recent talks about collaboration in Baghdad broke down.
But even in its damaged state, the CBS Evening News pulls in far more viewers than cable newscasts.
"Nobody should be writing the obituary for CBS News, because there's too much good still going on there, and there are too many good people determined to make it work," Hartman says. "It's a tough time — but it's not over by any stretch."
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STEVE INSKEEP, host:
That's the title track of the soon-to-be-released Motley Crue album "Saints of Los Angeles." It's out this week, but not in any store. It's also not available on iTunes for another two months. The song is being released for 99 cents through a video game called Rock Band.
Cyrus Farivar explains a novel marketing decision.
CYRUS FARIVAR: Rock Band has sold nearly two million units, and it's one of the most popular video games on the market today. A lot of people, even nontraditional gamers, have fallen in love with it, mainly because they can thrash on a plastic guitar controller or go nuts on the drum kit in the comfort of their own living room.
Rock Band comes with 58 songs. That means 58 different ways to drive your neighbors crazy. Players can also download new tracks for two dollars a pop. But this is the first time that a band has released a new track for Rock Band before releasing it through other channels.
Mike McGuire, an analyst with Gartner Research, is taking notice.
Mr. MIKE MCGUIRE (Analyst, Gartner Research): What it tells you is that this particular band Motley Crue and their management have decided that there's enough critical mass in that base of Rock Band games that are out there, that it significant enough that they're feeling they want to give the first taste of this album to that crowd.
FARIVAR: Up next, British band Def Leppard has plans to release its new track "Nine Lives" on April 24 for the game Guitar Hero.
For NPR News, I'm Cyrus Farivar. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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"Forget any ideas you've got about lost cities, exotic travel and digging up the world," the professor tells his adoring students. "We do not follow maps to buried treasure, and X never, ever marks the spot."
True enough, at least in that professor's day job. Teaching at a swanky college, Indiana Jones wears tweed and a bow tie.
During his "field work," however, it's leather jackets, a pistol, a fedora, and of course, the bullwhip.
Jones is no James Bond. He can be goofy. He doesn't drink martinis. Beautiful women are OK, as long as they don't get in the way. He reads textbooks.
Still, he's handsome, and he can beat up most anybody. He's definitely a stud — with tenure.
So what about that classroom speech? What about real archaeologists? How do their lives compare to Indy's?
Archeology's Worst Nightmare
"We're standing in a ditch which may or may not fill with water," says Winifred Creamer, a Northern Illinois University archeology professor on a dig in Peru. "The area right behind where we're working is where people throw trash. So it's not really the romance of archeology, is it? No, old Indy would be flying over in a helicopter or something."
Creamer's team is digging under 20 years worth of trash — and 5,000 years worth of Peruvian dirt. Indiana Jones would not dig here. No treasure.
But it's not all dust and cactus. Creamer's team lives in a big house right next to the ocean. And yes, everybody there knows everything about Indy.
"Indiana Jones is adventurous and brave and problem-solving," says Creamer. "He has all these great characteristics."
But, she adds:
"You could say Indiana Jones is the worst thing to happen to archeology, because Indiana Jones has no respect for anybody and anything. Indiana Jones walks a fine line between what's an archaeologist and what's a professional looter."
Indy does take stuff, and it does seem that the character, created by producer George Lucas, can't quite decide where he stands on that. As a teenager in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, he chases after tomb raiders and manages — albeit briefly — to recover what they were stealing: the Cross of Coronado. Indy insists it should be in a museum.
So the young Indy believes artifacts should be studied by scientists, not stolen by treasure hunters. But as an adult in the Temple of Doom movie, he says he wants "fame and fortune." And in Raiders of the Lost Ark, he swipes an idol from a South American temple — which leads to that famous escape from the rolling boulder.
The history of archeology is replete with real characters who would now be considered looters. Creamer sees a bit of Indy in people like Heinrich Schleimann — the 1870s adventurer who excavated many ancient sites, including the city of Troy, and "appropriated" countless artifacts for European museums.
On the other hand, George Lucas, who declined to be interviewed for this story, is widely quoted as saying he based the character on heroes of the movie serials of the 1950s, such as Zorro and Flash Gordon.
Heroic and Inspiring
Whoever he's based on, Indiana Jones does give archeology some sizzle. Creamer says students love it, even if in the end there's no steak.
"They come in thinking that they are going to talk about pyramids and gold and serious cool stuff," says Creamer. "Instead, people want to talk about tree-ring dating and radiocarbon dating and the atmosphere, so some are really turned off by it. Others are intrigued by puzzling out an answer and the problem-solving aspect of it, and some of them stick around."
Among those who did stick around is 17-year-old Dylan Breternitz, who works with Creamer in Peru.
Dylan's father, like Indy's, is an archaeologist. So was his grandfather. He was six when he saw his first Indiana Jones movie. He still watches with his dad.
"I thought it was damn cool," he says. "I wanted to do that. We have all the boxed sets. Probably about once a month we'll bust out an Indiana Jones movie."
Bredernitz is known around the dig as having a knack for finding things — and for wearing a hat that looks like Indy's.
"(Indy) does everything that all archaeologists would like to do," says Bredernitz. "Go on crazy adventures, fight bad people, not steal stuff but save it from being destroyed by the bad guys."
Yet these archaeologists know that Indiana Jones isn't about science. His character is about adventure. He's a very cool guy who just happens to have a Ph. D.
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The winners of the 2008 Pulitzer Prizes in Journalism, Letters, Drama and Music were announced today by Columbia University.
The Washington Post received six awards, including the award for public service for a series of articles by Dana Priest and Anne Hull exposing the deteriorating condition of Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
The staff of The Washington Post won the award for breaking news reporting for their coverage of the shooting rampage at Virginia Tech. The paper was also honored for national reporting, international reporting, feature writing and commentary.
In the category of investigative reporting, Walt Bogdanich and Jake Hooker of The New York Times were honored for their coverage of toxic ingredients in medicine and other products imported from China. They share the award with the staff of the Chicago Tribune, who were cited for their exposure of lax government regulation of toys, car seats and cribs.
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The Washington Post garnered the most Pulitzer Prizes this year with six. They included the prize for public service for reporting on the deplorable conditions for wounded servicemen and servicewomen at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Prizes were also awarded in letters, drama and music.
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If famed photographer Harry Benson were an agent, he says he would urge his stars to have fewer pictures taken on the red carpet and more at the grocery store.
"I'd tell my clients to go to the supermarket and be natural, because when you see them at the Academy Awards, they look awful!" he says.
Benson, 78, has spent the past five decades capturing iconic images of famous faces — from the Beatles to Benazir Bhutto — and he's still far too busy to be anyone's agent.
The Scottish-born photographer recently did a shoot for the New Yorker with British pop-sensation Amy Winehouse.
"Anybody is getable, nobody wants to pass this way unnoticed," Benson tells Alex Chadwick during a stroll through a retrospective of his work at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles.
"There are always moments in every story I've done — no matter how difficult when all of a sudden it will soften for you, meaning there's an opportunity, there's a door open, and you've got to be like a dog. You get through it quickly," Benson says.
The exhibit's walls, covered with celebrities and politicians that he has photographed over the years, are proof of that tenaciousness.
Elizabeth Taylor, her head shaved following brain surgery in 1997 peers out from one wall. On another, Hillary Clinton leans into husband Bill for a kiss, shortly before his presidential inauguration in 1992.
Across the room, the Beatles celebrate their newfound success with a pillow fight in 1964 and Ronald Reagan dances with his wife Nancy in 1985.
"Do you like it?" Benson asks a stranger as she stops and stares at the iconic images.
"Yes, yes," she says, enthralled.
Asked how he manages to get so close to his subjects, Benson credits his personality.
"I'm a very charming person," he says, laughing, before blowing a kiss into the microphone.
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From a martial-artist mother in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill to dewy-eyed ingenue in Stephen Frears' Dangerous Liaisons to a mobster's employee in John McNaughton's Mad Dog and Glory, Uma Thurman has played all kinds of characters. She joins Fresh Air to talk about her background (she's the daughter of noted Buddhist scholar Robert Thurman), about her varied career and about her role in the new independent film The Life Before Her Eyes.
The film, directed by Vadim Perelman and based on the book by Laura Kasischke, is the story of a troubled woman, Diana, who years before came face to face with death during a high-school shooting. The story flashes backward and forward, interweaving Diana's untroubled life as a pretty, popular teenager (played by Evan Rachel Wood) and as a married woman and mother (played by Thurman) haunted by her past.
Thurman's other films include Pulp Fiction, The Producers and Sweet and Lowdown.
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Helen Hunt has been acting for nearly 40 years. TV's Mad About You made her a household name, and then she took home an Oscar for 1997's As Good as It Gets.
Now she's taking a stab at directing, producing and writing. And she's doing all that — as well as acting — in one film: Then She Found Me.
Hunt read Elinor Lipman's novel as far back as nine years ago, she says.
"It was just a new idea — a grown woman whose birth mother finds her, and they forge a relationship," Hunt says. "And it's rare, when you're thinking about being in a movie, to hear a new idea."
She came across a "very faithful, well done" screenplay adaptation and shopped it around. No luck.
She tried working on a rewrite, with a writing partner. Still no luck.
So Hunt put the story away for a while, and she began to think about whether there was something missing in the screenplay — something "that was perfect in the novel, but not there in the screenplay."
For inspiration, Hunt confesses, she turned to her own life.
"I was wanting a baby myself, very much," she says. "And this was a mother-daughter story where what the protagonist wanted, in the novel, was a sort of subtle, internal thing."
Something difficult to put across onscreen, in other words.
"And it occurred to me, this woman should want a baby."
An essay on betrayal, by the writer James Hillman, provided another spark.
"And once I latched on to this idea that the movie would be about betrayal — a comedy about this horrendous subject called betrayal, betrayal by God, in the case of this character that I play — I started to feel a sense of authorship of the movie, and then all of the elements fell into place."
Hunt tells NPR about the movie's long gestation process, about the difficulty of finding a studio to green light it and about why "underneath, to be honest, it's all me."
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Kyle Chandler plays Coach Eric Taylor on Friday Night Lights, the NBC series about the big drama of small-town Texas high-school football. The third season of the series will be shown on DirecTV before airing on NBC in 2009.
A drama graduate of the University of Georgia, Chandler earned an Emmy nomination for his guest performances on the TV medical drama Grey's Anatomy. He also co-starred with Jamie Foxx in the 2007 action film The Kingdom.
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Costa Rican artist Guillermo Vargas has been accused of creating a sensation — not art — after he reportedly tied up a stray dog and left it to starve. Photos of the exhibit show its title, You Are What You Read, spelled in dog food on a wall, beyond the animal's reach. Online protest flared as the images circulated on blogs like ElPerritoVive (The Doggy Lives).
Meanwhile, a Yale University student claims to have artificially inseminated herself and then induced miscarriages — for an art project.
In considering the boundaries between the shocking, the controversial and the profound, New York University art professor Randy Martin says both projects are part of a long history of artists using challenging work to criticize society.
Once Yale University determined that everyone involved in the miscarriage project was safe and unharmed, Martin says, the administration's most urgent responsibilities ended. School officials reportedly asked Aliza Shvarts to issue a statement calling her project "creative fiction."
"I think that's very interesting with respect to an art project," Martin says.
He says the matter of whether Shvarts actually did inseminate herself is beside the point. The purpose of the project — to inspire debate — is concerned less with the "truth of the materials than the truth of its ideas."
He continues, "A lot of the dialogue about reproductive health rights has to do precisely with this passing between fact and fiction."
Some critics, though, say art that does little more than titillate and shock is problematic. Martin acknowledges the many critics who say eliciting a reaction is the shallowest of justifications. "But after Andy Warhol ... who isn't trying to elicit a reaction?" Martin asks. "That is the medium of culture we're operating in."
He cites free-for-all reality TV shows as another manifestation of a long tradition. Martin says that like Pablo Picasso, Marcel Duchamp and the Dadaists, Vargas and Shvarts join "a whole series of artists who position themselves in critical relation to the world, and saw themselves as the bearer of a kind of explosion into that world."
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Actress Helen Hunt directed the new film Then She Found Me. She helped adapt the screenplay, as well, from the novel by Elinor Lipman.
And in addition to directing, co-writing and producing, Hunt stars in the movie — alongside Colin Firth, Matthew Broderick and Bette Midler.
In the film, schoolteacher April Epner (Hunt) finds herself floundering after splitting with her husband and suffering the death of her adoptive mother. That's when her bombastic biological mother — Midler, playing a brassy talk-show host — arrives to provide a surprising sort of maternal involvement.
Until now, Hunt has been best known for her acting. She won an Oscar for her role in As Good As It Gets, and co-starred in (and sometimes directed) the TV show Mad About You, which ran for seven seasons and won several Emmy awards.
The trade paper Variety calls Then She Found Me "an exceptionally deft and self-assured debut" for Hunt, "a smart, subtle and seriously funny dramedy" in which "the comedy always remains rooted in sharply and warmly observed reality."
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Jerry Seinfeld's latest project is Bee Movie, an animated film which the comic wrote and starred in. In the film, Seinfeld provides the voice of Barry B. Benson, an adventurous bee who explores life outside the hive.
Seinfeld is best known for his work on the self-titled NBC series, which ran for nine seasons, earning the actor a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award.
This interview originally broadcast on October 30, 2007.
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Last year, actor Casey Affleck starred in two major Hollywood films: The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and Gone Baby Gone.
In The Assassination of Jesse James, Affleck plays Robert Ford, the man who both admires — and eventually kills — the legendary outlaw. The part earned Affleck an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor.
In preparing for the film, Affleck came to believe that Ford didn't initially intend to murder James. Rather, telling police where James hid and then succumbing to pressure to kill him was, says Affleck, "a young, rash, impetuous, silly decision."
More recently, Affleck played a private investigator pursuing a child-abduction case in the film, Gone Baby Gone, directed by his brother, Ben.
Affleck says that he and his brother started acting at an early age, in part because of their mother's friendship with a casting director:
"She used to bring Ben and me in ... to be extras in movies when we were in school," remembers Affleck. "I didn't really care much about the movies. I thought, 'Well, this is a day off from school. I can graze over the service table for eight hours.'"
Later, Affleck signed up for a summer musical, and though he wasn't a gifted singer, he came away with a more genuine passion for acting:
"They cut out all my solos, but it was a lot of fun," he says. "And then the next year, I signed up for the drama class ... I've never really wanted to do anything else since then."
Both Gone Baby Gone and The Assassination of Jesse James are now out on DVD.
This broadcast originally aired October 29, 2007.
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Big oil, big buildings, big hair — the TV series Dallas made its glittering debut 30 years ago this month. Neither its namesake city nor TV has been the same since. Andrea Seabrook talks with longtime Dallas TV critic Ed Bark about the show, the city and "Who Shot J.R.?"
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A pay stub shows you an itemized list of what your employer deducted from your pay and contains valuable information about where your money is going.
It’s something you shouldn’t ignore.
“An employee is well advised to keep a vigilant attitude towards his or her pay stub,” said Maryland-based employment attorney Bruce Godfrey. “Keep every pay stub, which most people don’t want to do, or enter the main data off of each stub onto a spreadsheet.”
Godfrey personally uses a spreadsheet to keep track of each pay period’s gross income, 401K withholding and his bonuses, plus year-to-date totals for each. “I don’t want to depend on the employer’s computers for that,” he said. “I want to have it.”
Most employers are required by the Fair Labor Standards Act to keep time and pay records for employees, including total wages paid each pay period, overtime earnings and hourly rates. Most states also require employers to provide this information in a pay stub to employees.
Your pay stub may come attached to a paper check or be viewable in your company’s online payroll system.
Sometimes, a pay stub may contain accounting or tax errors or other mistakes. In worst-case scenarios, they can reveal workers are being shorted wages.
“It’s not that common that employers just mess up the pay stub [like] a transcription error or data entry error,” Godfrey said. “The mistake happens behind the pay stub in the decision not to pay a worker who is entitled to overtime overtime, or not to pay the worker as agreed, or to dock somebody’s pay illegally.”
Here are some key terms to understand so you know what your paycheck should look like and what you should regularly double-check.
1. Employer’s Name And Address
Typically, a pay stub should list the employer and where it is located. That seems basic, but if it’s missing, it could be a sign something’s wrong.
In Washington, D.C., for example, receiving a personal check would be a red flag, said Sarah Bessell, counsel for the Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs.
An example of an incorrect pay stub “would be just a personal check with [a] dollar amount,” she said. “And it might have a short memo about the number of hours worked, but it’s lacking all those record requirements that D.C. law usually requires,” including some of the items and calculations below.
“The number one thing that people fail to do is keep track of what is actually owed them. If you are hourly, keep a record of the hours that you worked.”
2. Gross Income Or Gross Pay
Gross income is the total amount of money you earned during the pay period indicated.
“The most important line on a pay stub is the gross pay. If the gross pay is wrong, everything else is wrong,” Godfrey said.
3. Net Income Or Net Pay
Your employer takes money out of your pay for taxes and benefits, and the money left in your paycheck after these deductions is what’s known as take-home pay or net income.
4. Hours And Rate
This is blank if you are a salaried employee. But if you’re an hourly employee, keep a close eye on whether your employer is listing and paying you for all of the time that you work. If you’re eligible for overtime, your overtime hours and rate should be reflected as well.
As Florida-based employment attorney Donna Ballman told HuffPost, “The number one thing that people fail to do is keep track of what is actually owed them. If you are hourly, keep a record of the hours that you worked,” she said.
“Know how many hours you are entitled to be paid for. If you worked over 40 hours in any week, make sure they are paying you time and a half. If you keep a daily record of your hours, it can be used as evidence.”
5. Back Pay
If your employer owes you wages, that should be reflected in your pay stub in some form. “It really varies per employer how that will show up,” Sage said. For example, an employee who got a raise may see a retroactive payout listed as its own line item.
6. Pay Period
This shows the beginning and end dates of the period for which you are being paid. “Most states require that an employer establish a regular pay period,” Godfrey said. This could be a schedule such as every Friday, on a biweekly basis or twice a month on set days.
Small employers “will sometimes pay employees chaotically,” Godfrey said. “They’ll pay on the third and then on 14th and then not until the 17th of the next month. That is illegal under most state laws, and it is also a sign that the employer is recklessly disregarding the overtime laws, because the employer should be calculating by the week strictly.”
7. Year-To-Date
If you see “year-to-date” or “YTD” next to your net or gross pay, that’s the total amount of wages you’ve been paid from the beginning of the year to the end of the pay period on the check.
“Anything year to date would be from January 1 to this point right now,” said Minnie Sage, program director of Tax-Aid, a nonprofit that provides free tax services in the San Francisco Bay Area. “Year-to-date is how much you’ve made cumulatively.”
8. Federal Withholding
This money is withheld to pay your federal income taxes. It’s deducted each pay period and sent to the IRS so that you don’t have to pay it all in a really big lump each year when you file your taxes.
When you start a new job, you fill out a W-4 form so that your employer can withhold the correct amount of federal income tax according to factors including the filing status you indicate and the number of dependents you claim. Sage recommends using the IRS’s free tax withholding estimator so you can see the ideal withholding amount for your personal situation. Changes to your W-4 can be made at any time.
“The one thing that a lot of people don’t know is that you can look at your contributions at any time of the year. It doesn’t just have to be when you are hired,” she said. If you experience a change such as having a child or getting married, you can contact your employer at any time to adjust the information on your W-4, which in turn adjusts the amount of your federal withholding.
9. State And Local Taxes
If your state has an income tax, this money is deducted each pay period so you don’t owe a large amount when you file. Some cities and counties may also levy taxes, too.
10. OASDI And Medicare
Both you and your employer are required to contribute a percentage of your taxable wages to Social Security and Medicare. The current basic rate for Social Security is 6.2% each, according to the IRS, and 1.45% each for Medicare.
If you see the term “OASDI” on your stub, that stands for the Old-Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance program ― aka, your Social Security taxes.
If you see “FICA” on your pay stub, that stands for the Federal Insurance Contributions Act, and it indicates the combined employee and employer portions of your mandatory OASDI and Medicare taxes.
These numbers tend to be correct.
“Because there are recipients of this money who have a fiduciary duty to get the number right... or a selfish interest, either one, they tend not to be messed up very often,” Godfrey said.
11. Other Deductions And Costs
Other costs taken out of your paycheck may include health insurance, disability insurance, union dues and contributions to your 401(k) retirement account. Some of these deductions may be “pre-tax,” meaning they’re subtracted from your gross income before federal or state taxes rates are applied, putting more money in your pocket.
If you face deductions from your pay for uniforms or cleaning, Bessell advised keeping a close eye on those deductions.
“At least in D.C., your employer is allowed to make certain deductions like that as long as it doesn’t make your wages fall below the minimum wage,” she said. “A deduction like that might be OK, but you just want to double-check and make sure.”
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Howard Stern on Monday offered a searing critique of Republicans, including former President Donald Trump, who have praised Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Commenting on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the SiriusXM radio host noted his hatred for communism and previous love for Republicans who were “pro-capitalist, anti-communist and certainly a staunch defender of free people and free elections.”
But, he lamented, that love was no more.
“I voted for many Republicans. I don’t see how I’ll ever get back to that,” said Stern. “They’ve just totally disappointed me and their support of Vladimir Putin, the praise they heap on him. Trump’s praise of Vladimir Putin. This guy’s a fucking animal. I wish he was dead, like I wish Hitler was dead.”
Trump last week continued his yearslong celebration of Putin, hailing Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine as “pretty smart.” He also praised Putin as a “genius.”
Stern later laced into Putin himself, calling him a “scumbag” who “enslaves an entire country” and “will kill you if you speak out against him.”
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Russian President Vladimir Putin gets the skull and crossbones treatment in street artist Pegasus’ new piece.
“Danger To Life,” blares the creation of Chicago-born Pegasus, whose real name is Chris Turner. The artist painted the street art in protest of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in his home city of London over the weekend.
Pegasus said he was “just lost for words” over the invasion and felt compelled to stand in solidarity with Ukrainians, if only artistically.
“Putin in my eyes is a ruthless and lethal leader, so a skull and crossbones was the best way for me to express that thought in the form of an image,” he told HuffPost.
“The world is watching Vladimir Putin’s senseless taste for blood with disgust,” he added. “Putin has oppressed his people, but he cannot silence us. I am one of millions who stand in solidarity with Ukraine and hope for a peaceful end to this unprovoked and unjustified war.”
Produced or seen some street art that sends a message? Email your images and information to lee.moran@huffpost.com or direct message via Instagram.
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Ukraine’s ambassador to the U.S. accused Russia of war crimes for attacking Ukrainians with powerful vacuum bombs during Vladimir Putin’s continued invasion of his neighboring country.
“They used the vacuum bomb today, which is actually prohibited by the Geneva Convention,” Oksana Markarova told reporters on Capitol Hill on Monday. “The devastation that Russia is trying to inflict on Ukraine is large, but we Ukrainians will resist. We are defending our home, we do not have any other option. We will not get tired, we will not stop, we will not surrender, we will continue defending our home.”
Vacuum bombs, also known as thermobaric weapons, suck in oxygen to create high-temperature and high-pressure explosions that can cause widespread destruction and death.
There hasn’t been independent confirmation that Russia has used vacuum bombs in Ukraine. On Saturday, CNN reporters near the Ukraine-Russia border said they identified a Russian thermobaric rocket launcher.
Markarova said Russia is targeting orphanages and schools in Ukrainian cities.
“We believe Russia, which is now acting like Nazi Germany during the World War II, essentially killing innocent civilians,” Markarova said. “It’s horrible, they have to pay the price, they have to be isolated.”
She said Ukraine is working with the Biden administration and Congress to secure more weapons.
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) who was among the senators meeting with Markarova behind closed doors Monday, told Politico the current crisis calls for unity.
“This is the most dangerous moment since the Cuban missile crisis,” Murphy said.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the administration has not confirmed reports of Russia using thermobaric weapons.
“If that were true, it would potentially be a war crime,” Psaki said.
World leaders have expressed alarm over Russia’s tactics during the invasion.
“It is clear that Vladimir Putin is prepared to use barbaric and indiscriminate tactics against innocent civilians to bomb tower blocks, to send missiles into tower blocks, to kill children, as we’re seeing in increasing numbers,” U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday from Warsaw.
Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, pledged an expansive investigation into alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity in Ukraine.
Ukranian and Russian delegations held talks Monday on the Belarus border, with no immediate breakthrough. Both parties said they would seek a second round of talks.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — President Joe Biden will deliver his first of the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday.
White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said while domestic economic issues like inflation and the pandemic will remain a top priority in the president’s speech, Biden will also address the crisis in Ukraine.
Jean-Pierre said the president would use his platform to show the U.S. and its allies are united behind Ukraine. The speech will also highlight the president’s efforts to try and isolate Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“We have to stand for democracy,” said Jean-Pierre. “We are sending a very loud message to President Putin.”
The U.S. and European allies have recently issued increasingly harsh sanctions against Russia’s central banking system and deployed billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine.
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-VA, says Biden should showcase his efforts in addressing the Ukraine crisis.
“America is back in terms of our international leadership,” said Warner. “The fact the coalition he has built — not just European nations but countries like Japan, Korea and Taiwan — I think he needs to address it.”
Some Republicans in Congress say the Biden administration must go further. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-KY, said sanctions might not be enough to deter Putin and urged the president to increase military spending on the Senate floor.
The White House has not announced plans for additional military spending but is calling on Congress to pass a multi-billion dollar security package for Ukraine.
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Williamsport, Pa. — The Lycoming County Counselors Association (LCCA) and Lycoming College have extended an invitation for local high school students to attend “College Night.”
The annual event offers students and families the chance to speak with representatives from 61 colleges and universities to explore possibilities and find the right college for them. The event is free and open to the public.
College Night will take place on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the Keiper Recreation Center on the Lycoming College campus
“I am a firm believer that in-person contact helps build stronger relationships. We had to get away from that during the pandemic, and I’m excited to see that we can have a robust event that brings that in-person contact back,” said Emily Wagner, LCCA treasurer. “Families should attend as a way to become more informed about the college admissions process and find out what they desire in an institution.”
Representatives from schools in Pennsylvania and surrounding states, as well as branches of the military, will be available to discuss their programs, scholarship offerings, and internship and research opportunities. The registration funds received from exhibiting institutions are used to fund scholarships for every school district in Lycoming County.
“We have tremendous students in our area, so we are very pleased to be able to serve as the host site for the LCCA College Night. It is a joy for our colleagues to welcome these students and families we’ve been supporting in the college search process. The event will be a very valuable opportunity for all involved!” said Jessica A. Quintana Hess, director of admissions at Lycoming.
The following schools are scheduled to attend:
- Albright College
- Alfred University
- American University Dublin
- ARMY ROTC (Bald Eagle Battalion)
- Cairn University
- Cedar Crest College
- Central Penn College
- Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
- Chatham University
- Commonwealth University – Lock Haven
- Duquesne University
- Eastern University
- Elizabethtown College
- Elmira College
- Gannon University
- Geneva College
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
- Houghton University
- Immaculata University
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- Juniata College
- Keuka College
- Keystone College
- La Roche University
- Lebanon Valley College
- Lycoming College
- Marietta College
- Marywood University
- Messiah University
- Millersville University
- Misericordia University
- Moravian University
- Mount St. Mary’s University
- Nazareth College
- PA National Guard
- Penn State University
- Pennsylvania College of Technology
- PennWest University
- PennWest University - Edinboro
- Point Park University
- Saint Francis University
- Saint Joseph’s University
- Seton Hill University
- Shippensburg University
- Slippery Rock University
- St. Bonaventure University
- St. John Fisher University
- St. Vincent College
- SUNY Alfred State College of Technology
- Susquehanna University
- Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology
- Thiel College
- Triangle Tech
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Pittsburgh
- University of Pittsburgh at Bradford
- University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
- Valley Forge Military College
- Washington & Jefferson College
- Waynesburg University
- Westminster College
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After the third-hottest summer in the United States on record, many Americans are ready for the arrival of cooler air this fall and everything else the season brings with it. Some people consider autumn to be the best time to get out of the house and enjoy all the beauty nature has to offer. The gorgeous, vibrant colors put on a display like no other before the trees shed their leaves for the long winter ahead.
As the first day of astronomical fall draws closer, families may start thinking about taking trips to admire the colorful landscapes transformed by the fall foliage. However, the lack of rainfall across certain popular viewing areas might put a damper on some plans. The fall foliage forecast, released this week by the long-range meteorologists at AccuWeather, offers insights to leaf-peepers on the ideal locations to admire the beautiful colors.
Northeast and Appalachians to have mixed bag of foliage conditions
Some of the most popular places to enjoy fall foliage across the Northeast and Appalachians are expected to be duller than in years past thanks to a lack of rainfall this summer.
According to AccuWeather's Lead Long-Range Forecaster Paul Pastelok, many trees became stressed this summer across eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, southeastern New York, and southern and central New England due to the lack of precipitation. These areas have had below-normal rainfall, which has resulted in a moderate to severe drought, especially in southern New England, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
The region did get some rain later in the summer, but it was a little too late to help the stressed trees, according to Pastelok.
Fall foliage is expected to underperform from Boston to New York City following early leaf drops likely due to the lack of summer rainfall. As of early September, leaves have already started to turn brown and crispy across parts of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
However, the foliage will not be a bust across the entire Northeast.
The best ingredients for fall foliage are cool air and ample summer moisture and cooler, drier falls, according to Pastelok. A surplus of late-summer rainfall across northern New England has set the region up for a colorful and vibrant foliage season.
For places like Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and northern New York, the peak of the foliage occurs in late September and the first week of October. However, Pastelok believes the pinnacle of color could be reached closer to the second or third week of October, which is similar to last year.
Continue reading on AccuWeather.com for predictions across the remainder of the country.
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Bloomsburg, Pa. — A Bloomsburg University student who recorded a conversation with his professor, then sent the recording to administrators believed he was receiving “secret messages of hate,” police say.
BU officials contacted university police on Aug. 25 after receiving emails from 37-year-old Eric Allen Meier that contained an electronic recording, according to Officer Jeff Bachinger.
Although the recording was muffled, they were able to identify the other person in the recording as biology professor, Dr. Karl Henry. The recording appeared to have been made without Henry’s consent,
Bachinger contacted Meier, who allegedly admitted he sent the emails, saying he had a duty “as a Mandatory Reporter, as a student, and former law enforcement officer” to report these kinds of injustices. He also reportedly told police he had gotten Henry’s permission to record the conversation using a device that was “mutually agreed upon,” although he refused to say what that was.
"If I'm going to be charged, just charge me," Meier said.
Meier said Dr. Heather Feldhaus, dean of graduate studies, had requested the recordings, but when police interviewed her, she denied any such request.
Henry also denied giving Meier permission to record their conversation. He showed police an electronic calendar that had a March meeting with Meier on his schedule. The meeting was over Meier’s lack of attendance and a missed quiz, Henry explained.
Meier, Essex Fells, NJ, was charged with a felony communications violation for the secret recording. A preliminary hearing has not yet been scheduled.
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WTMJ’s Reporter’s Notebook is a show which focuses on the major stories of the week by speaking with the journalists who cover them.
The featured stories included in this episode:
Alex talks to Bill Graffin about the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District’s water usage advisory that was issued earlier in the week.
Mike Pyritz from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation talks with Alex about the way that the state responds to emergencies on the roads.
WTMJ Managing Editor Mike Spaulding talks with Alex about the latest updates in the story of the man who fell to his death from the Kilbourn bridge.
Sean Gallagher from the TMJ4 News Eye Team joins the show to discuss ways Milwaukee police are cracking down on reckless driving.
Dave Spano from Annex Wealth Management joins Alex to talk about the drop in the stock market last week and the things people can do to protect themselves from future changes.
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Bandai Namco’s Fighting Game Director Katsuhiro Harada talks about their use of Unreal Engine 5.
The State of Play held by PlayStation last Tuesday left us with different news and updates on several games, but the live show surprised from the beginning by starting strong with the presentation of Tekken 8, a new installment of the historic fighting saga of Bandai Namco and a long-awaited announcement by fans.
Collaborate with Epic to take advantage of Unreal Engine 5Its managers have confirmed that the title will be published on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, and the fact that that it only reaches the new generation is no coincidence. In an interview with IGN, game director Katsuhiro Harada explained how important it is for them to achieve a good graphic level, something they want to achieve by collaborating with Epic and making use of the engine. Unreal Engine 5.
“All models and everything related to Tekken 7 has been completely discarded,” reveals Harada, who ensures that Tekken 8 has been rebuilt from scratch and that initially started with Unreal Engine 4, but moved to Unreal Engine 5 some time later by gradually adapting certain elements.
For example, the director says that sweat in Tekken 7 was “just a parameter of the game” and, looking ahead to the new installment, introduce a sliding effect in character models. “Not only that, but when they hit the ground, their clothes get dirty. You can see all kinds of battle effects on the fighters’ models,” he explains after watching Jin and Kazuya’s fight scene.
Clothes get dirty and rain and sweat act differentlyHarada says that although games like Tekken 3 or Tekken Tag Tournament had a variety of modes and gameplay aspects that people enjoyed and will try to please fans in this regard, “an important aspect has always been the graphic level that fans expected from the game. new hardware. […] We want to set a graphic bar with this game“says the director.
history will matter
For Harada, the deliveries that have best exploited the hardware of the moment have been the most successful on consoles, although he does not forget that the story will be important and is reflected even in the logo. “You can see the effect of the chain breaking and forming the logo. We didn’t do it just because it looks cool, but there are actually very strong story elements that are tied into that,” explains Harada.
“The theme of chains has been seen in the past with Devil Jin. […] To show that the chains are broken is to show that Jin breaks free from all the things that restrain him. He’s forced to deal with those elements of himself, but at the same time to deal with part of who is his father in these kinds of conflicts,” he says.
As we say, Tekken 8 will be published in the future on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X | S and, although there is no release date marked on the calendar, it is expected to arrive during 2023 to the different platforms. We recommend you to be aware of all the news of the Tokyo Game Show 2022 in case they offer us more news throughout the days.
Mass sobre: Tekken 8, Bandai Namco, Katsuhiro Harada y Unreal Engine 5.
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