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Denton City Council passes reproductive decisions resolution following rally
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Denton City Council building on Tuesday at a rally in support of council member Alison Maguire’s Reproductive Decisions resolution.
The resolution, which passed in a 4-3 vote, aims to deprioritize the “use of city resources for investigation or enforcement of laws related to reproductive healthcare.”
The resolution was originally brought before the council during a work session on June 7 by Maguire.
Texas College Democrats and UNT College Democrats were two of the co-sponsors of the rally, attendees of which held signs to show support for the resolution as well as to protest the recent Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Bella Armenta, an international studies and political science senior who is also the president of Texas College Democrats and UNT College Democrats, said the resolution will help set the agenda for the Denton Police Department.
“It’ll put criminalizing or ticketing or arresting anyone for seeking an abortion at the lowest priorities in the cop’s agenda,” Armenta said.
Maguire spoke at the rally before the meeting about the purpose and limitations of the resolution.
“The resolution I’ve proposed […] affirms the position of the city council of Denton that abortion is a fundamental right and that our police department’s limited funds and staff time should not be used to investigate, store or report information related to private medical decisions,” Maguire said.
The resolution will not decriminalize abortion in Denton as the Denton Police Department shares jurisdiction with the UNT Police Department, the Denton County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Rangers and “those agencies may take a harder stance on enforcement of laws that infringe on our rights of bodily autonomy” Maguire said.
Event co-organizer and university alumnus Max Davis said that before the overturning of Roe v. Wade the event on Facebook had 20 or 30 people interested but after the announcement from the Supreme Court the number quickly grew.
Davis said he was happy to see such a large turnout at a historic moment in Denton’s history.
“This would be the first city in Texas to pass a proposal to fight back against the trigger laws that are going into act now that Roe is overturned.”
The resolution is based on one that was proposed in Austin that will be voted on in July.
Representatives from Texas Equal Access Fund and Outreach Denton talked about how abortion bans impact marginalized communities and how rally attendees can help support the organization while other speakers led chants and shared personal stories.
Two rally attendees wore “women’s rights are human rights” sashes that they made for a 2016 march in Austin.
“We are sad that we’ve had to get them back out of the closet today,” Denton resident and UNT alumna Sharon Barnhill said.
The two women said they had to bring out the sashes several times since 2016 and that they seemed approximate today.
“We would like for the city council to hear us about not spending our tax dollars pursuing women and their physicians who are accessing healthcare,” Barnhill said. “We felt like it was necessary to come out and make sure they hear our voices because we don’t always feel like they do.”
After the rally officially ended participants marched to the Denton Square and around the Denton County Courthouse on the Square Museum while chanting their support for abortions and disapproval of Gov. Greg Abbott.
As the crowd marched by, people inside of restaurants and apartment buildings came outside to chant and show support for the rally.
Council members Alison Maguire, Vicki Byrd, Brandon Chase McGee and Mayor Pro Tem Brian Beck voted for the resolution while council members Chris Watts, Jesse Davis and Mayor Gerard Hudspeth voted against it.
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LONDON, Dec. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Tetragon has released its Monthly Factsheet for November 2022.
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‘It needs to stop’ | Parents accuse coach of improper player recruitment
By Rachel Polansky
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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Georgia (WANF) — Any parent of an athlete knows how competitive high school sports can be and how upsetting it can be when your child doesn’t get playing time.
But parents at one metro Atlanta high school said their football program is recruiting and playing athletes who don’t even live in the district.
Some Douglasville parents are alleging that Olten Downs, head football coach at Alexander High School, is recruiting teens who don’t live in the district. One parent even admitted she is allowing a recruit to use her address, even though he does not live with her.
The Douglas County School System has confirmed an internal investigation was conducted. As a result, the district determined some conversations with prospective athletic parents had been “inappropriate” and said “appropriate corrective action” would be taken.
Recruiting allegations Kimberly Churchill’s son has been playing football in Douglasville since he was old enough to walk.
“He started off on the peewee football team, playing rec and then when he got to high school, he started playing on the JV level and varsity level,” Churchill said.
As he entered junior year at Alexander High School, Churchill’s son had dreams of being a starter. But as the season unfolded, his mom said he was replaced by kids he had never seen in school before.
“One kid is driving an hour to school and an hour from school each day,” Churchill said.
After Churchill’s son quit the team, she sent a complaint to the Georgia High School Association (GHSA), which oversees extracurricular activities for nearly 500 public and private schools in Georgia, alleging Downs was “recruiting out-of-district players for his football team.”
Churchill is not the only Douglasville parent making these claims.
Another mother who, fearing backlash, did not want to be identified because her son still plays for Alexander, admitted she is allowing Downs to use her address for one of his recruits, even though the recruit does not live with her.
Downs, the mother said, “called me on the phone. He said, ‘I have a student that lives in Atlanta, and he wants to come out here to have a better life for himself and to play football and I was wondering if you would be okay allowing this kid to use your address?’
“I said, that’s fine,” the mother recounted. She said she didn’t know at the time GHSA’s bylaws prohibited such an arrangement. “Even now, I don’t know if I’m gonna get in trouble,” she said. “I don’t know the ramifications.”
Downs did not respond to Atlanta News First Investigates’ emails. When asked directly about the allegations during halftime at Alexander High football game, Downs did not respond and ran off the field.
While Downs did not speak, another parent recorded a call between her and one of Downs’ assistant coaches. That call was shared with Atlanta News First Investigates.
During the call, the assistant coach asked if she’d provide her address for an incoming recruit to use.
“He needs to have the address; he can live with me. I have no problem with that but, if he has an address, he’ll be able to go to that school; he’ll be able to go to Alexander,” the coach said.
When the parent appeared to hesitate, the assistant coach added this: “I’m the type of person like you scratch my back, I scratch your back.” The mother who recorded the call took that to mean her son would be given more playing time.
“I don’t want any of the kids to get in trouble,” the mother said. “I just want it [recruiting] to stop happening.”
Recruiting or undue influence The GHSA defines recruiting or undue influence as “the use of influence by any person connected directly or indirectly with a GHSA school to induce a student of any age to transfer from one school to another … for athletic or literary competition purposes.”
GHSA also has the ability to impose penalties including fines, probations, suspensions or forfeiture of games. That’s what happened in 2020 when south Georgia’s longtime football powerhouse, Valdosta High School, was hit with $7500 in fines for recruiting violations. Five of their players were deemed ineligible, they were made to forfeit season wins, and banned from playoffs.
Atlanta News First Investigates uncovered GHSA investigated 93 claims of recruiting or undue influence over the last three years. Only 23 of them resulted in disciplinary action.
While accusations are common, GHSA Executive Director Robin Hines said his staff rarely has enough evidence to punish programs.
“You can’t really move forward if it’s not going to pass legal muster,” Hines said. “It’s a shame you have to look through that lens but if you can’t support it in court, then you probably don’t need to be moving forward.”
Atlanta News First Investigates also learned 13 employees make up GHSA’s office. Only one of them is responsible for investigating misconduct.
Nonetheless, Hines said his office is properly staffed. “Ninety-nine out of 100 times, it’s [complaints or allegations] usually by disgruntled members of the community that send those things. Some of them may turn out to be true but that’s few and far between.”
Hines also said when allegations are deemed credible, GHSA will send a “letter of inquiry” to the district and ask the school to conduct its own internal investigation.
When Atlanta News First Investigates asked if such an inquiry had been sent to Alexander High School, GHSA said it does “not comment on on going investigations.”
“I’ve complained,” Churchill said. “Other moms have complained. Again, nothing has been done.”
With one month left in the season, Churchill believes tactics like recruiting have taken the game out of athletes’ hands.
“It’s just a mess and it needs to stop,” Churchill said.
Local school system responds Atlanta News First Investigates has requested additional complaints regarding Downs since February 2021 from the Douglas County School System. The system said the public records would cost $3,360. We reduced the scope, and the price tag still remains more than $3,000. Atlanta News First is continuing to follow up on that public records request.
Meanwhile, Atlanta News First Investigates also requested an interview with Trent North, the Douglas County School System superintendent. System spokesperson Portia Lake sent this statement:
“As a district committed to ethical leadership, the Douglas County School System takes accusations against the Alexander High Football Program seriously. Our school district does not condone any type of athletic recruiting. All our athletic programs are a source of academic excellence, sportsmanship and community pride.
“Coach Olten Downs joined Alexander High School in 2021. He joined the Cougar Family with the expectation he would continue building on the school’s long-standing academic and athletic legacy. Since his arrival, he has added to the district’s commitment to excellence.
“We first became aware of allegations of illegal recruiting on August 30, 2022. Because of those disturbing allegations, we immediately launched an internal investigation. The investigation diligently reviewed all the circumstances and evidence surrounding the claims. Throughout the investigation, we received support and transparency from Coach Downs and current and prior football department employees.
“As a result of the investigation, the district determined some conversations with prospective athletic parents have been inappropriate. While Alexander coaches never actively recruited, some discussions did not follow Board protocols or policies. As a result, appropriate corrective action will be taken. Per district policy, any disciplinary actions will remain confidential.
“We expect all district educators to help students achieve at the highest level. In addition, we require Coach Downs and other district employees to operate fairly, transparently, and honestly. Every DCSS employee is aware of our district’s expectations. Furthermore, all administrators receive additional training on leading programs that align with our district’s mission.
“Looking ahead this season, Coach Downs and the Alexander Athletics program will continue operating with integrity and excellence as they equip student-athletes for post-high school success.”
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HOUSTON, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Talos Energy Inc. ("Talos" or the "Company") (NYSE: TALO) intends to release second quarter 2022 results for the period ended June 30, 2022 on Thursday, August 4, 2022 after the U.S. financial market closes. In addition to this release, Talos will host a conference call, which will be broadcast live over the internet, on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (9:00 AM Central Time).
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Which Disney Christmas sweatshirts are best?
Disney brings joy to millions of people around the world. That includes during the holiday season when the company is known for its Christmas spirit. A Disney Christmas sweatshirt is the perfect wardrobe choice for those visiting Disney parks over the holidays or for fans who want to add some extra whimsy to their celebrations at home.
Find the best Disney Christmas sweatshirt for whatever you have planned around the Christmas tree or near the holiday. A top pick for anyone is the Disney Mickey Mouse Christmas Lights sweatshirt.
What to know before you buy a Disney Christmas sweatshirt
What does Disney mean?
Disney has expanded its brand to include several other major properties. The company also owns Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm, the company behind “Star Wars.” That means searching for a “Disney Christmas sweatshirt” is a very broad term.
Generally, searching for Disney will return the traditional Disney characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Pluto. People who are looking for other characters should search by their respective movie or franchise title instead.
Adult vs. kids’ sizing
Disney manufactures clothing for both kids and adults, and it often makes the same design in youth and adult sizes. That’s great for families who want to wear the same Disney Christmas sweatshirt or gift one to a relative. It also means you should carefully check the product description before ordering to make sure you’re not purchasing a sweatshirt that’s too small or too big for the intended recipient.
Limited availability
The immense popularity of Disney means products often sell out fast — sometimes within hours of release. It’s also not guaranteed that retailers will be able to restock if an item is sold out. If you find a Disney Christmas sweatshirt that you love or are planning on giving as a gift, consider purchasing early to ensure you get the style and size you want.
What to look for in a quality Disney Christmas sweatshirt
Official product
As with every popular brand, it’s important to make sure the product you’re buying is authentic. Most item descriptions include if a Disney Christmas sweatshirt is officially licensed Disney apparel. Don’t go solely by the brand on display, because many online sellers list the brand as Disney, simply because it includes Disney characters.
Easy care instructions
Disney apparel is more likely to get worn out or dirty because it’s a popular brand with children and families. A Disney Christmas sweatshirt will last longer if it has clear and simple instructions to keep it clean. Search for ones that are machine washable and with any specific care directions spelled out in the description.
Fun designs
The name Disney is synonymous with family-friendly fun. People purchasing a Disney Christmas sweatshirt want to bring Disney magic home for the holidays. Look for a design that has a great character picture or a unique style. It’s even better if the design is colorful or has other little Christmas decorations included.
How much you can expect to spend on a Disney Christmas sweatshirt
The price of a Disney Christmas sweatshirt ranges from $30-$50, depending on size and style.
Disney Christmas sweatshirt FAQ
Which characters are on Disney Christmas sweatshirts?
A. Most Disney Christmas sweatshirts feature Mickey Mouse because he’s the most well-known Disney character. Some designs feature Mickey with Minnie Mouse or just Minnie Mouse. There are also a few available with characters from “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Fans who are looking for a Disney Christmas sweatshirt with different characters should search for that character or movie specifically to find other options.
Are Disney Christmas sweatshirts for kids?
A. Disney makes Christmas sweatshirts for kids and most product descriptions will say in the title if a sweatshirt is for a child. However, not every Christmas sweatshirt that’s available for adults is also out there for kids. Certain designs may only be available in adult sizes. The reverse is also true because some youth designs are not available for adults.
What’s the best Disney Christmas sweatshirt to buy?
Top Disney Christmas sweatshirt
Disney Mickey Mouse Christmas Lights sweatshirt
What you need to know: This classic sweatshirt is perfect for Disney fans of all ages with its image of Mickey surrounded by a giant Christmas wreath.
What you’ll love: The Mickey Mouse graphic is large and clear. It features a festive design with Mickey’s Santa hat, the oversized wreath and an assortment of Christmas lights. The colors on the sweatshirt are varied and bright.
What you should consider: There’s no design on the sweatshirt except for the Mickey graphic. The Christmas lights are part of the picture and don’t light up.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Disney Christmas sweatshirt for the money
Disney Mickey and Minnie Mouse Christmas Mashup sweatshirt
What you need to know: This adorable Disney Christmas sweatshirt combines Mickey and Minnie with classic Christmas imagery.
What you’ll love: It features tons of holiday icons from presents to candy canes and Christmas wreaths. The smaller images are arranged to create a larger shape in the style of Mickey Mouse’s head. Mickey and Minnie are on the front, decorating their own Christmas tree.
What you should consider: The design makes most of the Christmas images very small and easy to miss unless you’re looking up close. It’s only available in black.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Disney Emperor’s New Groove Kuzco No Touchy Ugly Christmas sweatshirt
What you need to know: This hilarious Disney Christmas sweatshirt features Kuzco the llama and tells friends and family to keep their hands off your presents.
What you’ll love: It has a funnier and more creative design than most Disney Christmas sweatshirts. The detailed design includes snowflakes and a repeating llama pattern at the bottom. This sweatshirt is available in four colors.
What you should consider: “The Emperor’s New Groove” came out in 2000, so Kuzco is not the most current or popular Disney character.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Though Jersey City Councilwoman Amy DeGise’s hit-and-run collision with a cyclist is becoming a speck in her rearview mirror, how she navigates the road to redemption may go a long way in determining her political future.
One year ago Wednesday, the freshman legislator struck a 29-year-old man with her black SUV as he drove his bike through a red light at the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Forrest Street. But the shocking news of the early-morning incident wasn’t just the jarring crash, but more so DeGise’s split-second decision to flee the scene and not report the incident to police for six hours.
Video posted to social media showing that DeGise never slowed down after hitting Andrew Black, a 29-year-old Jersey City man making a delivery for Uber Eats, went viral. Hundreds of Jersey City residents, including two other council members, called for her resignation, and a change.org petition demanding her departure collected more than 7,500 signatures.
A year later, life for DeGise, the 37-year-old daughter of retiring Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise, has somewhat returned to normal. After staying mostly out of sight for several months, she is once again making public appearances, speaking up during council meetings and frequently posting on social media. It’s still too early to tell if the one-time mayoral contender’s political career is irreparably harmed from the backlash.
In a written statement released through a spokesman, DeGise said the past year has been a time of “soul searching” as she’s been on a personal journey “to make amends with the public and to forgive myself.”
“I still remain incredibly sorry and remorseful, and I would be lying if I said this experience hasn’t taken a toll on me and my loved ones,” she said. “I’m committed to understanding, improving and engaging actively in street safety campaigns, and I want to make a positive impact and show that I genuinely care about healing and making things right.
“Rebuilding trust is something that takes time and consistent effort, and I’m fully committed to that.”
Some Democrats close to the county organization say DeGise has no chance of jumping into the race to replace Mayor Steve Fulop when he steps down in 2025, though she has staunch allies who still hope she can win a second term on the council.
After going through such a rough year, insiders question whether the at-large councilwoman will want to run for reelection. Either way, other Democrats said the next 12 months are critical.
“If she wants to run again, she has to kind of say ‘The storm has passed, I am back and I want to show you I am a good elected official,’ " one insider said. “Be visible. Work with nonprofits. Go to stuff. Try to sponsor some good legislation. Sponsor some good programs. Become an activist. Speak on issues at the council meetings.
“Right now she is more like a boxer in training, and a year from now we will see if she is ready to make a comeback.”
While some in the HCDO see a glimmer of hope for her political future, progressives who rallied for her resignation believe the voters will show her the door if she seeks reelection. Former progressive candidates Hector Oseguera and Kevin Bing led protests calling for DeGise’s resignation and once threatened a recall effort of the councilwoman, but that never came to fruition.
“The fact of the matter is she embarrassed herself. She embarrassed Jersey City,” said Bing, who unsuccessfully sought the Ward C council seat in 2021. “In terms of being a fighter and getting back in the ring, that’s cute, but she hasn’t done that work.”
Oseguera, who ran for congress in 2020, noted DeGise hasn’t had to face voters (unlike ward councilmembers, she represents the entire city) since the incident. “That is going to be the real test as to how much this has staying power,” he said.
Some insiders close to the HCDO say whether DeGise survives in 2025 will depend solely on whether potential mayoral contenders are willing to support her on their ticket.
Although DeGise was mostly silent on the council for several months after the incident, she has become more vocal during meetings in the last few months.
Some Democrats give her credit for being the deciding vote this summer on so-called “right to counsel” legislation, giving tenants facing eviction the right to legal representation and establishing a fund to help pay for it.
“Her smartest move was that she became the fifth vote on the right to counsel,” one source said, noting that was an issue where her biggest detractors — the city’s progressive Democrats — were the most avid supporters.
The 37-year-old councilwoman said she’s making good on her pledge to promote public safety by addressing drag racing, measures such as speed bumps to calm traffic, and road safety for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
She is also working with the city’s Department of Infrastructure on expanding protected bike lanes and investing in public transit — “especially now,” she said, “as a daily light rail user” after losing her driving privileges for a year following the hit-and-run.
But the fact is she hasn’t sponsored any tide-shifting legislation regarding roadway safety that would win over hearts and minds.
Colin DeVries, a member of Safe Streets Jersey City, said he met with DeGise in February and thought she seemed committed to prioritizing safer streets, adding: “But her words ring hollow for me until I see strong action — and I haven’t seen that yet.”
DeVries said support from DeGise would have helped community leaders who unsuccessfully sought to protect people traveling on bicycles or on foot by converting St. Pauls Avenue to a one-way street.
“She continues to cater to people who get around primarily in cars, while leaving pedestrians, bicyclists and other road users out in the cold,” DeVries said.
In January, DeGise pled guilty to a charge of leaving the scene of an accident, lost her license for a year and was fined $5,000, but avoided jail time. She and the city still face a civil lawsuit filed by Black for damages.
The hit-and-run wasn’t the only bump in the road the councilwoman faced following the accident. Other unflattering reports included skipping out on a $3,000 veterinarian bill, not paying multiple parking tickets on time and trying to use her influence to prevent Hoboken police from towing her illegally parked vehicle.
The Jersey Journal also learned that despite earning close to $200,000 a year and owning a home in the city, DeGise lives in the income-restricted College Towers, where newcomers must make less than $67,000 annually to be eligible for an apartment.
Outside of her council duties, DeGise also works as an apprenticeship coordinator for the Hudson County Schools of Technology.
But supporters say DeGise still has a bright future. Robert Knapp, a veteran county administrator, is one of the councilwoman’s most vocal supporters, speaking out in her defense during council meetings even when dozens lined up to speak against her. He feels most people have moved past the hit-and-run.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A prosecutor's office said Friday that it won't move forward with a lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over his refusal to release his communications relating to his appearance at a pro-Donald Trump rally that preceded the deadly riot at the U.S. Capitol last year.
The Austin-based Travis County district attorney's office said in a letter that it wouldn't sue because journalists who had requested Paxton's records didn't want to testify in court because they might have to reveal their sources, The Dallas Morning News and the Houston Chronicle reported.
The district attorney's office told Paxton in January that he had violated the state's open record laws and that he must remedy the issue or face a lawsuit. Paxton's office denied any violations and rejected the demand.
Maria Reeve, executive editor of the Houston Chronicle, said, “We were encouraged that the district attorney agreed that Paxton’s office violated the law. We hoped that those facts would be sufficient for a lawsuit to proceed — and that our reporters would not need to testify.”
The district attorney’s office launched its investigation after editors at Texas’ largest newspapers filed a complaint.
Paxton appeared at a Jan. 6, 2021, event in Washington, D.C., where he gave a speech touting his failed legal push to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in the presidential election.
Paxton, a Republican, faces multiple legal challenges as he runs for reelection this year. In addition to active state securities fraud indictments, the FBI is investigating him over separate accusations of corruption and the Texas bar association is seeking to punish him for his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election based on bogus claims of fraud.
In May, Paxton defeated Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush in a Republican runoff election. That victory sets him up for a general election contest with Rochelle Garza, a South Texas Democrat and civil rights lawyer. | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Prosecutor-won-t-sue-Texas-AG-Paxton-over-Jan-17280410.php | 2022-07-02 00:58:00 | 1 | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Prosecutor-won-t-sue-Texas-AG-Paxton-over-Jan-17280410.php |
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson’s Emergency Communications Center is the second-largest 911 call center in Arizona, on average receiving more than 40,000 calls per month. It relays calls to TPD, South Tucson Police and eight fire and EMS agencies.
This week, the center received a critical upgrade to help call takers and dispatchers now and in the future.
City of Tucson Public Safety Communications Administrator Geoff Kuhn helps coordinate all seven of Pima County’s 911 centers.
“They are using all types of data to make really critical decisions,” Kuhn said of the call-takers and dispatchers.
This upgrade will provide better data, most importantly a more accurate pinpointing of 911 callers using cell phones.
“That’s the most important thing in 911, is that we need to know where you are, even more importantly than what’s happening,” said Kuhn. “‘Cause that’s our first priority. And so you’ll notice that when you call 911, you’re asked where your emergency is before you’re asked what your emergency is.”
It’s not only new technology, but also a new network that was installed this week. Kuhn says that opens the door for more improvements in the future.
“Real-time transcriptions, sometimes real-time translations…outbound text, or whether it’s the ability to access photos or media from the 911 center. Those will be new processes for us,” he said.
This update is gradually rolling out to all 911 centers across Arizona. The state is funding those improvements using the 911 excise tax. Over the next five years, it is investing $4.3 million into Tucson’s largest location.
Kuhn likens it to replacing a car’s engine: not the most visible change, but a significant one.
“We wanna give them all the tools with the best accuracy and the best information so they can make decisions that then impact our community,” Kuhn said.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5 Evening" game were:
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(six, ten, twelve, fourteen, thirty-seven)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5 Evening" game were:
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO) (NYSE AMERICAN: BTG) (NSX: B2G) ("B2Gold" or the "Company") will host its 2022 Annual General and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 2pm PDT/5pm EDT.
The Annual General and Special Meeting will be held at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Pacific Ballroom, 900 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 2W6, and in a virtual format conducted via live audio webcast online. The Meeting will be available to registered and non-registered shareholders and guests, and accessible via live webcast by clicking here: https://web.lumiagm.com/484692983.
B2Gold strongly encourages all registered shareholders who would like to attend, participate and/or vote virtually online via live webcast to carefully follow the procedures outlined in the Company's Management Information Circular and the Meeting's User Guide (both filed on SEDAR on May 11, 2022).
If you are a non-registered shareholder, you will be able to attend, participate and/or vote at the Meeting online via live webcast only if you duly appoint yourself as proxyholder through the method specified by your intermediary and comply with all of the requirements set out in the Management Information Circular relating to appointment and registration, which must be properly completed before the proxy deadline on Monday, June 20, 2022 at 2pm PDT/5pm EDT.
Whether you intend to attend the meeting in person or virtually, shareholders are encouraged to vote in advance of the meeting. In order for your proxy to be valid you must submit your vote by no later than 2pm PDT/5pm EDT on Monday, June 20, 2022.
Shareholders are encouraged to vote today via the internet or telephone using the control number found on the proxy or voting instruction form that was mailed to you to ensure your vote is received in a timely manner.
Shareholders who have questions, including with respect to Notice and Access, or need assistance with voting their shares, should contact Laurel Hill Advisory Group, the proxy solicitation agent, by telephone at +1 877-452-7184 (North America – toll free) or +1 416-304-0211 (outside North America), or by email at assistance@laurelhill.com.
Registered Shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders may virtually attend the Meeting using an internet connected device such as a laptop, computer, tablet or mobile phone, and the meeting platform will be supported across browsers and devices that are running the most updated version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge or Internet Explorer. Registered Shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders attending the Meeting must remain connected to the internet at all times during the Meeting in order to vote when balloting commences. It is your responsibility to ensure that you remain connected to the internet for the duration of the Meeting.
Registered Shareholders wishing to attend and to vote virtually at the Meeting should not complete or return the proxy form should instead follow the steps below, which are the same steps to be undertaken by duly appointed proxyholders:
- Log into https://web.lumiagm.com/484692983 on the Meeting date at least 15 minutes before the start of the Meeting. You should allow ample time to check into the virtual Meeting and to complete the related procedures.
- Click on "I have a login".
- Enter your 15-digit control number as your username (located on the form of proxy or in the email notification you received).
- Enter the Password: "b2gold2022" (case sensitive).
Registered Shareholders who have duly appointed a proxyholder to attend and vote at the Meeting must register such proxyholder with Computershare by visiting http://www.computershare.com/B2Gold on or before 2 pm PDT/5 pm EDT on Monday, June 20, 2022. Computershare will ask for the appointed proxyholder's contact information and will send such appointed proxyholder a user ID number or username via email shortly after this deadline and then may proceed with the steps above to log into the virtual Meeting. Registered Shareholders should note that if they participate and vote on any matter at the virtual Meeting they will revoke any previously submitted proxy.
Non-registered shareholders wishing to attend and participate in the virtual meeting must duly appoint themselves as proxyholder through the method specified by their intermediary and comply with all of the requirements set out in the Management Information Circular relating to appointment and registration, which must be properly completed before the proxy deadline on Monday, June 20, 2022 at 2pm PDT/5pm EDT.
The Company believes that the ability to participate in the Meeting in a meaningful way, including asking questions, remains important despite the decision to offer participation at this year's Meeting virtually. It is anticipated that Registered Shareholders and proxyholders (including Non-Registered Shareholders who have appointed themselves as proxyholder) will have substantially the same opportunity to ask questions on matters of business before the Meeting as those Shareholders and proxyholders attending in person. Upon Shareholders logging into the virtual meeting platform, they will have the opportunity to start submitting questions prior to the Meeting and will continue to have the opportunity to submit questions during the Meeting. Questions may be sent to the Chair of the Meeting using the online Q&A tool on the meeting portal. Only Registered Shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders will be able to submit questions. Guests will not be able to submit questions.
- Tap on the icon and then type your question.
- Compose your question and then press the send to deliver your question to the Chair.
- Once you have pressed the send icon in step 2, confirmation that your question has been received by the Chair will appear.
Questions will be read by the Chair of the Meeting or a designee of the Chair and responded to by a representative of the Company. To ensure fairness for all attendees, the Chair of the Meeting will decide on the amount of time allocated to each question and will have the right to limit or consolidate questions and to reject questions that do not relate to the business of the Meeting or which are determined to be inappropriate or otherwise out of order. As part of the Meeting, the Company will hold a Q&A session during which the Chair and the Company's senior management intend to answer questions submitted during the Meeting.
- Log into https://web.lumiagm.com/484692983 on the Meeting date at least 15 minutes before the start of the Meeting. You should allow ample time to check into the virtual Meeting and to complete the related procedures.
- Click on "I am a guest".
- Enter the password: "b2gold2022" (case sensitive).
In the event that you are unable to attend the Meeting in person or in the unlikely event that your internet connection to the webcast is lost or interrupted, or as an alternative method to access the webcast, the Meeting will also be accessible by dialing +1 416-764-8659 (local – Toronto), +1 778-383-7413 (local – Vancouver) or +1 888-664-6392 (toll free – North America). However, participation through the conference line during the Meeting will only allow the attendees to listen in and you will not be able to vote or ask questions.
A playback of the Meeting will be available until Wednesday, July 6, 2022, on B2Gold's events page or by dialing +1 416-764-8677 (local – Toronto) or +1 888-390-0541 (toll free – North America) (passcode 420261#).
Once the Meeting is adjourned, there will be presentations from Clive Johnson, President & CEO, and other B2Gold senior executives and personnel. The presentations will provide a review of B2Gold's performance in 2021, a general corporate update of the first half of 2022, and will conclude with a Q&A session.
B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines and numerous exploration and development projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia, Finland and Uzbekistan.
On Behalf of B2GOLD CORP.
"Clive T. Johnson"
President & Chief Executive Officer
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Remains found stuffed in garment bag 45 years ago in rural Nevada ID’d as Ohio woman
LAS VEGAS (AP) — In 1978, a garment bag containing a woman’s heavily decayed remains was discovered in a remote area of northern Nevada.
The case soon went cold — and the victim remained nameless for 45 years.
But on Wednesday, Nevada State Police announced that advancements in DNA testing have finally led to an identification. She was Florence Charleston, a Cleveland, Ohio, woman in her late 60s who had moved to Portland, Oregon, shortly before her death.
How Charleston wound up dead and buried in a shallow grave 535 miles (860 kilometers) away from her new home is still a mystery. Police said Wednesday in a news release announcing the DNA match that the investigation into her death is ongoing.
Diane Liggitt, one of Charleston’s few surviving relatives, said she was around 18 when she learned from her father that her aunt had left for the Pacific Northwest with a new boyfriend sometime in the early 1970s. Decades passed. The family never heard from Charleston again.
Throughout the years, Liggitt told The Associated Press, she thought a lot about her Aunt “Dolly” — a childhood nickname that stuck.
“Was she happy, or not? Was she safe?” Liggitt said. “All these questions I had, and it turns out she was dead.”
Charleston’s remains were found in October 1978 in the small Nevada town of Imlay, about two hours north of Reno. Inside the garment bag, officers with the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office — the initial lead investigating agency — also found some articles of women’s clothing.
An autopsy revealed the decomposing remains likely belonged to a middle-aged woman but failed to determine a cause of death, police said. Liggitt said her aunt would have been around 68 at the time of her death.
The case was later entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, along with a rendering of what detectives thought the woman looked like at the time of her death.
According to that entry, the woman was thought to be 5-foot-5 with red or auburn hair. Investigators also thought she may have been left-handed. The clothing items found with her remains included a dark-green sweater with a white safety pin attached to the front, dark-green trousers and a long-sleeved pink sweater.
In spring of 1979, Nevada State Police detectives were called in to help with the probe. They tried digital facial reconstruction. They compared dental records with other missing persons and unsolved cases. They looked for clues in the articles of clothing dumped with the remains.
But their efforts were unsuccessful.
Then last March, police said, they teamed up with Othram Inc., a private laboratory specializing in forensic genealogy analysis that has helped close countless other cold cases nationwide.
In a separate news release, Othram said Wednesday they used DNA taken from the remains “to develop a comprehensive DNA profile for the unidentified woman,” leading investigators to two of Charleston’s nieces still living in Ohio.
Liggitt said she received the news in April. She was on her way out of the house when her phone rang. She didn’t recognize the out-of-state phone number, but she answered it anyway.
On the other end of the line was Nevada State Police Detective Sean Koester, who had taken over the cold case in October 2022. By then, Koester said, the case had been dormant for 40-plus years.
Koester introduced himself. He’d been trying to reach her and her cousin, Donna, he said, to talk about a set of 45-year-old human remains.
“You found my Aunt Dolly?” Liggitt recalled telling the detective.
Soon after that phone call, Othram was able to link Charleston to the unidentified remains by using a DNA sample from Liggitt’s cousin.
Now around the same age as Charleston had been at the time of her death, Liggitt said she hopes to live long enough to learn how and why her Aunt Dolly was killed.
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Families of Uvalde victims turn from grief to action Published June 9, 2022 at 4:09 AM PDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 4:45 In the weeks since the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, families of the victims have begun to turn their grief into calls for change. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.kcbx.org/2022-06-09/families-of-uvalde-victims-turn-from-grief-to-action | 2022-06-09 12:35:24 | 1 | https://www.kcbx.org/2022-06-09/families-of-uvalde-victims-turn-from-grief-to-action |
By GREG BEACHAM
AP Sports Writer
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) — The NASCAR Cup Series drivers are facing challenges a whole lot tougher than a right turn Sunday in their final race before the brief midseason break.
They’ve got to figure out how to navigate Sonoma Raceway’s normal elevation changes, along with the return to the old road course layout in wine country — and they’re doing it all in the still-unfamiliar Next Gen car. Many drivers on Saturday said they felt uncomfortable in the new car on the old course, and they’re all hoping it will lead to exciting racing.
“There’s just a lot more unknowns, and you don’t get a lot of time for adjustments,” Michael McDowell said. “It’s tight and twisty, so it’s easy to get off track here. This is the short course version of a road course, so it’s tough.”
Road course proficiency is more important than ever in the Cup Series, which has six such circuits on its schedule this season. But Sonoma is only the second road course of the season, which means the teams are still trying to understand the details of the new car’s handling and setup for the challenges of the more complete racing presented on these tracks.
And they didn’t learn a whole lot that will be useful from the early-season race at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, which was the first Next Gen experience on a road course.
“It’s really tight and narrow for a road course,” Chase Briscoe said of Sonoma Raceway. “Totally different from COTA. Most of the guys have raced here before … but the cars are so different now, it’s hard to really (compare) apples to apples. I’m excited to run this layout, because this is the course I watched growing up.”
Defending champion and five-time pole sitter Kyle Larson claimed he didn’t notice a huge difference between the road course challenges of COTA and Sonoma, other than deeper braking zones. Martin Truex Jr. was among several drivers worried about the slickness of the track and the challenges of readying the car for both left and right turns.
“I think the new car changes everything (on road courses),” said Truex, who has won on both course layouts at Sonoma. “The track has so much to say about how you can make passes and how much you can pass. … You have to work hard to set your car up to go left and right equally.”
DOWN THE CHUTE
Sonoma Raceway is fully open for the first time since before the coronavirus pandemic, and Northern California’s fans are packing a renovated track that is welcoming the return of a familiar layout.
The course is back to the Chute, which was used from 1998-2018 before Sonoma went with the longer Carousel setup in its past two editions. Briscoe is among the drivers who haven’t run a Cup Series race on the Chute configuration.
“Personally, I enjoyed the carousel,” Larson said. “It added a left-hander, more normal-feeling corner to me. … I don’t know the reasoning behind changing it back. Maybe it’s just better viewing for the fans or something. But it doesn’t really matter a whole lot. We know what to expect because we’ve raced on this layout for a long time. It should be fine.”
THE BIG PAYBACK
Ross Chastain met with Denny Hamlin and Chase Elliott to air their differences after their eventful race last week at Gateway.
Chastain sent Hamlin into the barriers with a tap from behind midway through the race, and he later sent Elliott skidding sideways on the track with another tap from behind when he attempted to split two cars in a three-wide situation.
While Chastain was remorseful for his recklessness, Hamlin publicly promised payback will be coming for the 29-year-old Trackhouse Racing driver.
“We’re big boys, and they can handle it as they see fit,” Chastain said Saturday. “And I’ll try to be better. … I unplugged from social media this week, and that was good. I should probably do that more often. We all should.”
None of the three drivers shared many details of their conversations, but Elliott appeared to be more publicly conciliatory than Hamlin.
“I tried to talk to him as I would have wanted somebody to talk to me,” Elliott said, noting that Chastain reached out to him first. “He can take my opinion or not, and I’m fine with it.”
ODDS AND ENDS
Elliott unsurprisingly is FanDuel Sportbook’s 11-to-2 favorite at Sonoma, given his road course acumen. Larson is right behind him at 13 to 2 on the track closest to his hometown in the Sacramento suburbs, while Truex is going off at 9 to 1.
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Eagles defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon didn’t come away victorious in Super Bowl LVII. But he may be getting even more familiar with State Farm Stadium in 2023.
Gannon is interviewing with the Cardinals to be their next head coach on Monday, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
The Cardinals and Colts had both put their head coaching searches on pause for Super Bowl weekend. But that may have just been because they’re both interested in Philadelphia’s coordinators. While Gannon is interviewing with Arizona, offensive coordinator Shane Steichen is expected to become Indianapolis’ next head coach.
Gannon met with the Texans before they hired DeMeco Ryans to be their next head coach. But Gannon had not met with new Cardinals G.M. Monti Ossenfort or owner Michael Bidwill.
The Cardinals are also reportedly still considering Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka and Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo to be their next head coach. | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jonathan-gannon-to-interview-with-cardinals-on-monday | 2023-06-30 15:58:57 | 1 | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jonathan-gannon-to-interview-with-cardinals-on-monday |
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of Barings Corporate Investors (NYSE: MCI) (the "Trust") today announced that it has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share payable on November 18, 2022 to shareholders of record on November 7, 2022. This represents an increase of $0.02 per share or 8.3% over the previous dividend of $0.24 per share. The Trust will report preliminary financial results for the third quarter of 2022 on November 17, 2022.
About Barings Corporate Investors
Barings Corporate Investors is a closed-end management investment company advised by Barings LLC. Its shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol ("MCI").
About Barings LLC
Barings is a $349+ billion* global investment manager sourcing differentiated opportunities and building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income, real estate, and specialist equity markets. With investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, aims to serve its clients, communities, and employees, and is committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment. Learn more at www.barings.com.
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By STEVE DOUGLAS
AP Sports Writer
Chelsea’s new American owners are proving to be just as ruthless as the man they replaced.
Thomas Tuchel was fired by the Premier League club on Wednesday, only one month into the season and just days after Chelsea’s recently installed ownership — fronted by Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Todd Boehly — concluded a Europe-high spending spree of nearly $300 million in the transfer window.
Chelsea was renowned for regularly changing managers in the 19-year tenure of Roman Abramovich, the Russian oligarch who had to sell the London club after being sanctioned by the British government for what it called his enabling of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “brutal and barbaric invasion” of Ukraine.
Boehly was the face of the consortium that bought Chelsea for 2.5 billion pounds ($3.1 billion) in May and, despite having little soccer experience, quickly made himself chairman as well as interim sporting director in charge of transfers.
Not only has he overseen a record splurge on new players, Boehly has now decided Tuchel — the coach who led Chelsea to the Champions League title last year — is no longer the right person to lead the team in the new era.
The decision to fire Tuchel, who was manager for 20 months, came a day after Chelsea surprisingly lost to Dinamo Zagreb 1-0 in its first group match of the Champions League. Chelsea has also lost two of its first six games — to Leeds and Southampton — in an underwhelming start to the Premier League that has seen the team’s new signings fail to gel.
Tuchel has been a frustrated and prickly figure after matches this season. In interviews after the loss to Dinamo, he said “everything is missing” when asked to sum up Chelsea’s performance and complained that his players “lacked hunger.”
In a feisty Premier League game against Tottenham, Tuchel was sent off — along with rival manager Antonio Conte — and later fined after they went head-to-head in a post-match scuffle because Tuchel failed to let go of his grip in the traditional handshake.
“As the new ownership group reaches 100 days since taking over the club, and as it continues its hard work to take the club forward, the new owners believe it is the right time to make this transition,” Chelsea said in a statement, which also said Tuchel “will rightly have a place” in the club’s history.
After all, the 49-year-old German guided Chelsea to the Champions League title less than six months after taking over as manager in January 2021, as the replacement for Frank Lampard. Tuchel only had one full season at the helm and that saw Chelsea eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Champions League — to eventual champion Real Madrid — before finishing third in the Premier League, 19 points behind champion Manchester City.
A big reason why Chelsea faded in the second half of last season was the turbulence caused by the change of ownership and it was a wild offseason at Stamford Bridge, too, with dozens of players — including Cristiano Ronaldo — linked with a move to the London club as Boehly looked to make his presence felt in the transfer market.
Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Marc Cucurella came in for big fees, before the final days of the transfer window saw Chelsea spend 75 million pounds ($87 million) on French center back Wesley Fofana and then bring in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona to plug a gap in its striker options.
Aubameyang cited playing under Tuchel before — at Borussia Dortmund — as a benefit of the move and was handed a debut against Dinamo. That proved to be Tuchel’s last game in charge, perhaps leaving Aubameyang’s long-term status uncertain.
That will depend who comes in to replace Tuchel. British media has already linked Graham Potter, currently manager of in-form Premier League club Brighton, and Mauricio Pochettino, with the vacancy.
Potter has no real experience of handling a squad of star players but is highly regarded for his tactical astuteness and entertaining style of play. Pochettino has experience of overseeing a locker room of egos — he was recently coach of a Paris Saint-Germain team containing Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi and Neymar — and has been out of work since parting ways with the French champions in July.
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Hankook Tire's Gauge Index: EV Edition Spotlights Consumer Sentiment on EV Buying
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- More Americans would drive electric vehicles (EVs), if they cost the same as their gas-powered counterparts. That is according to Hankook Tire's Gauge Index: EV Edition, a special edition of the leading tiremaker's ongoing consumer survey dedicated to keeping an accelerated pulse on American attitudes towards the EV market.
The Gauge Index: EV Edition found that more than half (54%) of Americans said they would be somewhat to much more likely to purchase an EV instead of a gas-powered vehicle if the cost were the same or less than the gas-powered equivalent. This was especially true for younger drivers (75% of Gen Z and 63% of Millennials). Previous Gauge research found younger generations are the most interested in purchasing EVs, indicating that to make them the true car of the future, cost must be considered among other barriers to entry.
Longevity is another factor, according to Hankook. One-in-four Americans (25%) said their purchase consideration for an EV vehicle would increase if the life of an EV lasted longer than a gas-powered vehicle. Another quarter (24%) said they would do so if the charge range was higher.
The survey also found:
- Battery, maintenance, and energy costs are top of mind. Drivers cite cost of a battery replacement (59%), vehicle maintenance (54%) and energy costs to charge an EV (52%) as primary considerations when deciding whether to purchase an EV, followed by savings on gas (44%), insurance (35%) and the cost of tires (19%).
- Home is where the charge is. Potential EV drivers overwhelmingly say they would want to have access to a charger at their home (47%), followed by alongside major roadways or highways (15%), which was of particular importance for those in the West North Central and Mountain census regions (22% and 20% respectively) where some of those iconic highways cross.
- Test drives still matter. One-in-five (19%) say they are most likely to be encouraged to purchase an EV by experiencing a test drive at a dealership.
"Our Gauge Index has helped us navigate consumer attitudes towards driving for over 10 years, and with our EV Edition, we're excited to spark a new level of insight into what drivers want from EVs," said Intae (Ted) Choi, Vice President of Marketing Strategy, Hankook Tire America Corp. "The latest data shows that while cost and longevity of EVs may have some drivers hitting the brakes on buying one, consumers have a strong understanding of the total cost of ownership, from the tires to the top-up charges. It is clear Americans are looking to get the most out of their EV investment if they are going to make the switch."
The Hankook Tire Gauge Index is a survey of Americans' attitudes and opinions about driving. The latest survey, conducted June 14-16, 2023, polled 1,000 randomly selected Americans age 18 and older who have a valid U.S. driver's license.
About Hankook Tire America Corp.
Hankook Tire America Corp. is a growing leader in the U.S. tire market, leveraging investments in technology, manufacturing and marketing to deliver high-quality, reliable products that are safer for consumers and the environment. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Hankook Tire America Corp. markets and distributes a complete line of high-performance and ultra-high-performance passenger tires, light truck and SUV tires as well as medium truck and bus tires in the United States. Hankook Tire America Corp. is a subsidiary of Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd., a Forbes Global 2000 company headquartered in Seoul, Korea.
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It’s been three weeks since Election Day. And in Arizona, things are still chaotic.
People jeered and security stood guard as Arizona’s most populous county certified its election results on Monday.
Critics slammed Maricopa County for everything from printer problems to long lines – all of which conspiracy theorists saw as evidence of a rigged election.
Now, election deniers are keeping one last Arizona county from certifying the results at all.
On Monday, the Cochise County board of supervisors voted 2-to-1 to refuse to certify their election results — blowing past the state certification deadline of November 28th. It’s a decision that throws the fate of tens of thousands of votes into jeopardy.
What happens now? We discuss this with a reporter in Arizona.
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It's been six months since Bob Iger canceled his retirement and stepped back into the top role at Disney to right a number of perceived wrongs under his handpicked successor, with one hovering right near the top: reconnecting with the Disney theme park die-hards and restoring their faith in the brand.
Among his first acts as returning chief executive, Iger walked the Disneyland and California Adventure parks in Anaheim, California with Josh D’Amaro, chairman of Disney parks, experiences, and products. And there was Iger at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disney Resort, talking to guests and cast members alike and taking a personal interest in new projects that are underway.
Watching with rising interest along with parkgoers are investors, who watched the company's shares tumble during Chapek's last year. Walt Disney Co. will post second quarter earnings results on Wednesday.
When Iger rejoined Disney as CEO in November, taking over control of the company from Bob Chapek, it was met with great fanfare by park loyalists who openly criticized Chapek on social media throughout his tenure.
The perception among many fans is that Chapek had a “business first, customer last” mentality. Rising prices and reduced services rankled Disney devotees who felt that “the magic is gone.”
Within two months of Iger's return, changes were already rolling out at U.S. parks. Disney would no longer charge for overnight self-parking at its Walt Disney World resorts. Walt Disney World annual passholders would be able to visit the theme parks after 2 p.m. without a reservation (with some exceptions). There would also be free digital downloads of photos on rides for guests using Disney's Genie+ planning and ride reservation service.
Character meet and greets have been ramped up again and new Disney characters being added. The annual pass at Disney World is back.
“I think that in our zeal to grow profits, we may have been a little bit too aggressive about some of our (theme park) pricing. And I think there is a way to continue to grow that business, but be smarter about how we price so that we maintain that brand value of accessibility,” Iger said during the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom conference in March.
Keeping all of Disney's faithful happy at its parks will always be a big ask, said Brandon Nispel, a senior equity analyst at KeyBanc.
Even lowering ticket prices is not a universal win. Some will cheer cheaper entry, while others will complain about the big crowds that less expensive tickets bring with them.
“They’re going to always frustrate half the people, half the time,” Nispel said.
And then there's Disney's ongoing battle with the governor of Florida.
Iger's has attempted to protect Disney World's theme park district from a takeover by Governor Ron DeSantis. Disney sued DeSantis in late April, alleging the governor waged a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" after the company opposed a law critics call " Don't Say Gay." Disney's legal filing is the latest salvo in a more than year-old feud between the company and DeSantis.
Keeping politics at bay and upping the energy at parks is crucial to Disney at a time when its profit and revenue growth have slowed and profit margins at parks softened. By early November 2022, shortly before Chapek departed, Disney's stock had dropped about 50% from a year earlier.
Solid growth at Disney parks helped to offset tepid video streaming and movies performances during the company's first quarter. Sales at its parks, experiences and products segment grew 21% in the period, while revenue for the segment that includes Disney's movie business only edged up 1%.
Parks are the most critical business Disney has from my perspective,” Nispel said.
The amount of money the parks generate keeps all eyes on the operations, especially Iger's.
“We're listening to guest feedback and we're continuously working to improve the quality and value of their experience,” Iger said during Disney's most recent earnings call.
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WAXAHACHIE, Texas, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Minority Equality Opportunities Acquisition Inc. (NASDAQ: MEOA) ("MEOA" or the "Company") announced today that, at a special meeting of its stockholders held on November 29, 2022, its stockholders had approved an amendment to its amended and restated certificate of incorporation to extend the date by which the Company must consummate its initial business combination from November 30, 2022 up to six one-month extensions to May 30, 2023, or such earlier date as determined by the Company's board of directors. In connection with each one-month extension, funds in the amount of $83,333.33 must be deposited into the Company's trust account, for an aggregate deposit for the full six month extension period of $500,000.
On November 30, 2022, $83,333.33 was deposited into the Company's trust account to extend the period by which the Company must consummate its initial business combination for the first of such one-month extensions.
The extension provides the Company with additional time to complete its proposed business combination with Digerati Technologies, Inc. pursuant to the Business Combination Agreement dated as of August 30, 2022 between the Company and Digerati Technologies, Inc.
Minority Equality Opportunities Acquisition Inc. is a blank check company, also commonly referred to as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, organized under the laws of Delaware and formed to effect a merger, share exchange, asset acquisition, share purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with companies that are minority owned, led or founded.
Digerati Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: DTGI) is a provider of cloud services specializing in UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) solutions for the business market. Through its operating subsidiaries NextLevel Internet (NextLevelinternet.com), T3 Communications (T3com.com), Nexogy (Nexogy.com), and SkyNet Telecom (Skynettelecom.net), Digerati is meeting the global needs of small businesses seeking simple, flexible, reliable, and cost-effective communication and network solutions including, cloud PBX, cloud telephony, cloud WAN, cloud call center, cloud mobile, and the delivery of digital oxygen on its broadband network. Digerati has developed a robust integration platform to fuel mergers and acquisitions in a highly fragmented market. as it delivers business solutions on its carrier-grade network and Only in the Cloud™. For more information, please visit www.digerati-inc.com and follow DTGI on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly 10 million people saw the premiere of “House of the Dragon” on Sunday night, making the “Game of Thrones” spinoff HBO’s most-watched series premiere in the network’s history.
HBO aired the episode four times on premiere night and it was also streamed on HBO Max. The viewership number is only going to increase in the coming weeks.
For instance, the “Game of Throne” series finale in May 2019 was seen on its first night by 19.8 million, more than any other series episode on HBO, the Nielsen company said. HBO estimates that some 46 million people in total have seen it, when delayed viewing is taken into account.
Anticipation for “House of the Dragon” was evident in how many people were streaming old “Game of Thrones” episodes on HBO Max, which the network fed by offering crisper picture quality. The weekly average of streams in August is nearly 90% above June, the network said.
“The ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel recaptured the fire of HBO’s original masterpiece in a big way,” said Ashwin Navin, co-founder and CEO of the research firm Samba TV. That company estimated that the HBO series more than doubled the first-day viewership for Netflix’s new season of “Stranger Things” this summer.
The challenge — and opportunity — for HBO lies in trying to expand “House of the Dragon” beyond the built-in fan base, Navin said.
CBS was the most popular broadcast network in prime time last week, averaging 2.8 million viewers. NBC had 2.7 million, ABC had 2.4 million, Fox had 1.9 million, Ion Television had 1.04 million, Univision had 1.01 million and Telemundo had 810,000.
Fox News Channel led the cable networks with a prime-time average of 2.31 million. MSNBC had 1.32 million, ESPN had 896,000, Hallmark had 870,000 and HGTV had 866,000.
ABC’s “World News Tonight” won the evening news ratings race, averaging 7.2 million viewers last week. NBC’s “Nightly News” had 6.1 million and the “CBS Evening News” had 4.2 million.
For the week of Aug. 15-22, the 20 most popular prime-time programs, their networks and viewerships:
1. “America’s Got Talent” (Tuesday), NBC, 6.44 million.
2. “America’s Got Talent” (Wednesday), NBC, 5.64 million.
3. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 5.44 million.
4. “Celebrity Family Feud,” ABC, 4.54 million.
5. “Password” (Wednesday), NBC, 4.36 million.
6. “The $100,000 Pyramid,” ABC, 4.1 million.
7. “Big Brother” (Wednesday), CBS, 4.06 million.
8. “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” ABC, 3.98 million.
9. “Password” (Tuesday), NBC, 3.97 million.
10. “Big Brother” (Sunday), CBS, 3.95 million.
11. “FBI,” CBS, 3.57 million.
12. “Tucker Carlson Tonight” (Monday), Fox News, 3.432 million.
13. “Press Your Luck,” ABC, 3.425 million.
14. “Big Brother” (Thursday), CBS, 3.42 million.
15. “Tucker Carlson Tonight” (Wednesday), Fox News, 3.38 million.
16. “The Bachelorette,” ABC, 3.294 million.
17. “Tucker Carlson Tonight” (Tuesday), Fox News, 3.294 million.
18. “Young Sheldon,” CBS, 3.258 million.
19. “Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,” ABC, 3.258 million.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil's federal police said Friday they arrested a man to investigate his possible links with illegal fishing in the area where British journalist Dom Phillips and Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira were killed just over a month ago.
This is the fourth arrest since the beginning of the investigation, and police said in a press conference Friday that the investigation continued, to “see if more people are involved”.
Authorities said they are investigating whether the man arrested on Thursday for presenting fake documents has ties to illegal fishing activities in the Javari Valley Indigenous Territory, which borders Peru and Colombia. The man's identity is unknown.
The region holds a long conflict between Indigenous tribes and poor fishermen hired to invade the Javari Valley to catch arapaima, turtles and game. Pereira, who was an official of Brazil’s Indigenous affairs bureau, fought these invasions for years and had received multiple threats.
Phillips was traveling with Pereira, researching for a book about how to save the world’s largest rainforest.
Their bodies were found last month after fisherman Amarildo da Costa de Oliveira, nicknamed Pelado, confessed he killed Phillips, 57, and Pereira, before leading police to their remains. Police also arrested Pelado’s brother, fisherman Oseney da Costa de Oliveira.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Marc-Edouard Vlasic made his NHL debut way back in 2006. And even he is impressed with what fellow defenseman Erik Karlsson is doing right now.
“Every shift he's creating something,” Vlasic said. “He's dangerous every time he's on the ice.”
Karlsson extended his point streak to a franchise-record 13 games, and the San Jose Sharks beat the lowly Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 on Sunday night.
Vlasic, Jonah Gadjovich and Alexander Barabanov scored in the second period for San Jose, which had dropped three in a row and six of seven overall. Timo Meier and Evgeny Svechnikov added third-period goals.
Karlsson had two assists, breaking the record he shared with San Jose forwards Rob Gaudreau (1992-93) and Jonathan Cheechoo (2005-06). The two-time Norris Trophy winner has two goals and 19 assists during his streak.
Patrick Kane and Sam Lafferty scored for Chicago in the opener of a seven-game homestand. The last-place Blackhawks have lost four straight and 12 of 13 overall.
“I think when one thing bad happens, we're not ready, at this point, to turn the page and get back to what we were doing well,” first-year Chicago coach Luke Richardson said.
Chicago trailed 3-2 after two, but Meier cleaned up a rebound for his 21st goal 3:52 into the third period and Svechnikov helped put it away with his fourth with 7:05 left.
The crowd at the United Center booed after the final seconds ticked off. The Blackhawks dropped to 5-13-2 at home this season.
“I just think our battle level wasn't as high as the other team for 60 minutes tonight,” Richardson said.
San Jose trailed 2-0 in the second before scoring three times in the last five minutes of the period.
“Just loved our perseverance and our mental toughness and how we responded,” Sharks coach David Quinn said.
Gadjovich was credited with his second of the season off a scramble in front at 15:12. Then Vlasic got his first goal since March 26 when Matt Benning's centering pass went off his right skate and into the net at 15:53.
The 35-year-old Vlasic became the second NHL defenseman to score in his 1,200th game, joining Duncan Keith for Edmonton last season. Vlasic's 77th career goal was initially waved off, but the officials ruled a replay review showed he redirected the puck instead of kicking it home.
“I knew I didn't kick it in, so if I didn't kick it in, then it should have been a good goal,” Vlasic said.
Barabanov then gave San Jose a 3-2 lead when he drove to the net and beat Petr Mrazek with a backhand. Barabanov also scored during Saturday night's 5-2 loss at Dallas.
The outburst for San Jose occurred after offensively challenged Chicago scored twice in the second. Kane beat Kaapo Kahkonen from the slot after the goaltender broke his stick behind the Sharks net. Then Andreas Athanasiou made a great pass to Lafferty for the tap-in at 13:30.
HE'S BACK
Blackhawks defenseman Ian Mitchell skated in his first NHL game since Dec. 23. He replaced Caleb Jones in the lineup.
Mitchell, who turns 24 on Jan. 18, had been a healthy scratch. He was selected by Chicago in the second round of the 2017 draft.
UP NEXT
Sharks: At Anaheim on Friday night.
Blackhawks: At home against Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Maverix Metals Inc. ("Maverix" or the "Company") (NYSE American; MMX) (TSX: MMX) is pleased to announce that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) has granted a final order approving the previously announced acquisition of Maverix by Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp. ("Triple Flag") by way of plan of arrangement in accordance with the Canada Business Corporations Act (the "Arrangement"). Pursuant to the terms of the Arrangement, Triple Flag will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Maverix for the consideration of either US$3.92 in cash or 0.360 of a common share of Triple Flag per Maverix share held (the "Consideration").
Maverix shareholders were entitled to make an election for their form of consideration by the election deadline of 5:00 p.m. (Toronto time) on January 11, 2023 (the "Election Deadline"). The shareholder election in respect of the Consideration is subject to pro-ration such that the cash consideration will not exceed 15% of the total consideration and the share consideration will not exceed 85% of the total consideration. Maverix shareholders who did not elect to receive either all Triple Flag shares or all cash by the Election Deadline are deemed to have elected the default consideration of 0.360 of a Triple Flag share per Maverix share held. As previously reported, a total of 38,309,854 shares will be tendered for cash consideration, representing approximately 26% of the total issued and outstanding shares of Maverix, and a total of 7,323,240 shares will be tendered for share consideration, which combined with 101,746,260 common shares that did not make election and defaulted to being tendered for share consideration, represents approximately 74% of the total issued and outstanding shares of Maverix.
Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining conditions to closing contained in the arrangement agreement dated November 9, 2022 between Maverix and Triple Flag, the Arrangement is expected to be effected on or about January 19, 2023.
Following completion of the Arrangement, Maverix expects to delist its common shares from the Toronto Stock Exchange and the New York Stock Exchange. Maverix will also apply to the Canadian securities regulators to cease to be a reporting issuer in the applicable jurisdictions following the completion of the Arrangement.
Maverix is a gold-focused royalty and streaming company with a globally diversified portfolio of over 140 assets. Maverix's mission is to increase per share value by acquiring precious metals royalties and streams. Its shares trade on both the NYSE American and the TSX under the symbol "MMX".
Information contained or referenced in this press release or in the documents referenced herein concerning the properties, technical information and operations of Maverix has been prepared in accordance with requirements and standards under Canadian securities laws, which differ from the requirements of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") under subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K ("S-K 1300"). The terms "mineral resource" and "inferred mineral resource" used in this press release or in the documents incorporated by reference herein are mining terms as defined in accordance with NI 43-101 under guidelines set out in the Definition Standards for Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves adopted by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Council. While the terms are substantially similar to the same terms defined under S-K 1300 there are differences in the definitions. Accordingly, there is no assurance any mineral resources that the Company may report under NI 43-101 will be the same as resource estimates prepared under the standards adopted under S-K 1300. Because the Company is eligible for the Multijurisdictional Disclosure System adopted by the SEC and Canadian Securities Administrators, the Company is not required to present disclosure regarding its mineral properties in compliance with S-K 1300. Accordingly, certain information contained in this press release concerning descriptions of mineralization and mineral resources under these standards may not be comparable to similar information made public by US companies subject to reporting and disclosure requirements of the SEC.
This release contains certain "forward looking statements" and certain "forward-looking information" as defined under applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements and information can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "should", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans" or similar terminology. The forward-looking information contained herein is provided for the purpose of assisting readers in understanding management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. Forward-looking statements and information include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to the completion of the Arrangement (including other conditions precedent). Forward-looking statements and information are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions that, while believed by management to be reasonable, are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies. Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual actions, events or results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information, including but not limited to: the impact of general business and economic conditions; the absence of control over mining operations from which Maverix will purchase gold and other metals or from which it will receive royalty payments and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, delays in mine construction and operations, actual results of mining and current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined; accidents, equipment breakdowns, title matters, labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions in operations; problems inherent to the marketability of gold and other metals; the inherent uncertainty of production and cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expenses; industry conditions, including fluctuations in the price of the primary commodities mined at such operations, fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and fluctuations in interest rates; government entities interpreting existing tax legislation or enacting new tax legislation in a way which adversely affects Maverix; stock market volatility; regulatory restrictions; liability, competition, the potential impact of epidemics, pandemics or other public health crises, including the current outbreak of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19 on Maverix's business, operations and financial condition, loss of key employees, as well as those risk factors discussed in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in Maverix's annual information form dated March 16, 2022, available at www.sedar.com. Maverix has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers are advised not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Maverix undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking information except as required by applicable law. Such forward-looking information represents management's best judgment based on information currently available.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A wayward and unresponsive business plane that flew over the nation's capital Sunday afternoon caused the military to scramble a fighter jet before the plane crashed in Virginia, officials said. The fighter jet caused a loud sonic boom that was heard across the capital region.
The Federal Aviation Administration says the Cessna Citation took off from Elizabethtown, Tennessee, on Sunday and was headed for Long Island’s MacArthur Airport. Inexplicably, the plane turned around over New York’s Long Island and flew a straight path down over D.C. before it crashed over mountainous terrain near Montebello, Virginia, around 3:30 p.m.
It was not immediately clear why the plane was nonresponsive, why it crashed or how many people were on board.
A U.S. official confirmed to The Associated Press that the military jet had scrambled to respond to the small plane, which later crashed. The official was not authorized to publicly discuss details of the military operation and spoke on condition of anonymity.
The plane that crashed was registered to Encore Motors of Melbourne Inc. A woman who identified herself as Barbara Rumpel, who is listed as the president of Encore Motors of Melbourne, said she had no comment Sunday when reached by a reporter for The Associated Press.
President Joe Biden was playing golf at Joint Base Andrews around the time the fighter jet took off. Anthony Guglielmi, spokesperson for the U.S. Secret Service, said the incident had no impact on the president’s movements Sunday. Biden was playing golf at the Maryland military base with his brother in the afternoon.
The Pentagon, the D.C. Air National Guard and the North American Aerospace Defense Command did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Sunday.
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LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Liz Truss described herself as "a fighter and not a quitter" Wednesday as she faced down a hostile opposition and fury from her own Conservative Party over her botched economic plan.
Yet the grim faces of Conservative lawmakers behind her in the House of Commons suggested that Truss faces an uphill struggle to save her job. Within hours of Truss' appearance in Parliament for a regular session titled Prime Minister’s Questions, a senior member of her government left her post with a fusillade of criticism.
Home Secretary Suella Braverman said she resigned after breaching rules by sending an official document from her personal email account. In her resignation letter, Braverman said she had “concerns about the direction of this government” and — in a thinly veiled attack on Truss — said “the business of government relies upon people accepting responsibility for their mistakes.”
"Pretending we haven't made mistakes, carrying on as if everyone can't see that we have made them and hoping that things will magically come right is not serious politics,” she said.
Braverman is a popular figure on the Conservative Party’s right wing and a champion of more restrictive immigration policies.
Her departure comes days after Truss fired her Treasury chief, Kwasi Kwarteng, on Friday after the economic package the pair drew up spooked financial markets when it was announced on Sept. 23.
The plan's 45 billion pounds ($50 billion) in unfunded tax cuts sparked turmoil on financial markets, hammering the value of the pound and increasing the cost of U.K. government borrowing. The Bank of England was forced to intervene to prevent the crisis from spreading to the wider economy and putting pension funds at risk.
Truss attended her first session of Prime Minister's Questions since Kwarteng's replacement, Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt, ripped up the tax-cutting package unveiled by her new government less than a month ago.
She apologized to Parliament and admitted she had made mistakes during her short tenure as the U.K.'s head of government, but insisted that by changing course she had “taken responsibility and made the right decisions in the interest of the country’s economic stability.”
Opposition lawmakers shouted “Resign!” as she spoke.
Asked by opposition Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, “Why is she still here?” Truss retorted: “I am a fighter and not a quitter. I have acted in the national interest to make sure that we have economic stability.”
On Monday Hunt scrapped almost all of Truss’ tax cuts, along with her flagship energy policy and her promise of no public spending cuts. He said the government will need to save billions of pounds and there are “many difficult decisions” to be made before he sets out a medium-term fiscal plan on Oct. 31.
Official figures released Wednesday showed U.K. inflation rose to 10.1% in September, returning to a 40-year high first hit in July, as the soaring cost of food squeezed household budgets. While inflation is high around the world — driven up by Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its effect on energy supplies — polls show most Britons blame the government for the country's economic pain.
Opponents also accuse the Conservative government of sowing chaos by flip-flopping on policy. On Wednesday, Truss reassured retirees that pensions would continue to rise in line with inflation — less than 24 hours after her spokesman said the government was considering removing the expensive pledge as it seeks to cut public spending.
With opinion polls giving the Labour Party a large and growing lead, many Conservatives now believe their only hope of avoiding electoral oblivion is to replace Truss. But she insists she is not stepping down, and legislators are divided about how to get rid of her.
New Foreign Secretary James Cleverly urged Conservatives to give Truss another chance, saying “mistakes happen.”
“What you’ve got to do is recognize when they’ve happened and have humility to make changes when you see things didn’t go right,” he said.
Truss faces another test in Parliament later Wednesday when lawmakers vote on a Labour Party motion seeking to ban fracking for shale gas — a policy that Truss recently approved.
Conservative Party whips said the vote would be treated as “a confidence motion in the government,” meaning the government would fall if the motion passed, triggering an election. The Conservatives' 70-plus majority makes that unlikely, but the vote will be closely watched for signs of dissent about Truss' leadership.
Truss' press secretary said the prime minister was “not resigning” and was in a “determined” mood.
A national election does not have to be held until 2024. Truss on Wednesday appeared to rule out calling an early election, saying “what is important is we work together ... to get through this winter and protect the economy.”
Under Conservative Party rules, Truss is safe from a leadership challenge for a year, but the rules can be changed if enough lawmakers want it. There is fevered speculation about how many lawmakers have already submitted letters calling for a no-confidence vote.
Some Conservative legislators believe Truss could be forced to resign if the party agrees on a successor.
As yet, there is no front-runner. Truss’ defeated Conservative leadership rival Rishi Sunak, House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt and popular Defense Secretary Ben Wallace all have supporters, as does Hunt, who many see as the de facto prime minister already.
Some even favor the return of Boris Johnson, who was ousted in the summer after becoming enmeshed in ethics scandals.
Cleverly said he understood why colleagues were angry, but said “defenestrating another prime minister” was the wrong thing to do.
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Unsung hero of the financial system or enabler of troubled banks? The Federal Home Loan Bank system was created to support homeownership, but also loaned billions to failing banks like First Republic.
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On April 3, 1973, Martin Cooper made the first ever cellphone call on the streets of New York. His invention, a brick-sized device, became the first cellphone available to the general public.
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NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – FEMA is announcing its disaster recovery center in Ruidoso at the Eastern New Mexico University branch will permanently close at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Residents affected by wildfires that still need assistance can visit any other disaster recovery in New Mexico.
The Disaster Recovery Centers in Las Vegas at the Old Memorial Middle School and Mora at VFW Hall will remain open. Both centers are open Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The fastest and easiest way to apply for disaster assistance is by visiting disasterassistance.gov/. If you are unable to visit a disaster recovery center or apply online, you can call 800-621-3362.
Some of the services offered at a DRC may include:
- Applying for assistance
- Reviewing application status updates
- Clarification of any written correspondence received
- Guidance about disaster recovery and eligibility
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Donald Trump faces setbacks in other investigations as NY case proceeds
WASHINGTON - Former President Donald Trump faces the most urgent legal challenge of his life this week in New York, where he’s set to be arraigned Tuesday on charges arising from hush money payments during his 2016 campaign.
But as much of the attention will be on the courthouse in lower Manhattan, investigations from Atlanta to Washington will press forward, underscoring the broad range of peril he confronts as he seeks to reclaim the presidency.
The vulnerability Trump faces in Washington alone has become clear over the past month, as judges in a succession of sealed rulings have turned aside the Trump team’s efforts to block grand jury testimony — including from his own lawyer and his former vice president — from witnesses who were, or still are, close to him and who could conceivably offer direct insight into key events.
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The rulings directing advisers and aides to testify don't suggest that the Justice Department is close to bringing criminal charges, nor do they guarantee that prosecutors can secure testimony valuable to a potential prosecution.
But they're nonetheless a key, closed-door win for the government as it investigates whether classified documents were criminally mishandled at Trump's Florida home and the possible obstruction of that probe, as well as efforts by Trump and his allies to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election.
"I do think when you're talking about an attempted insurrection and the kinds of issues that we're talking about there, there's going to be a lot of arguments on DOJ's side" to get the testimony, said Randall Eliason, a former federal prosecutor and a George Washington University law professor.
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Meanwhile, the district attorney in Atlanta is continuing to investigate attempts by Trump and his allies to undo his election loss in Georgia. A special grand jury in February said it believed "one or more witnesses" committed perjury and urged local prosecutors to bring charges.
The former president never testified before the special grand jury, meaning he is not among those who could have perjured themselves. But the report doesn’t foreclose the possibility of other charges, and the case still poses particular challenges for Trump, in part because his actions in Georgia were so public.
Overall, the number of sealed disputes over the scope of grand jury testimony is unusual but perhaps befitting for hugely consequential probes like one concerning a former president.
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It also stands in contrast to the last special counsel investigation involving Trump, when he was president and when Robert Mueller and his team of prosecutors sought to determine whether Trump's 2016 campaign had colluded with Russia to tip the election.
In that probe, a lawyer inside the White House, Ty Cobb, facilitated voluntary interviews of White House staff — without subpoenas — in hopes that cooperation would hasten the investigation toward conclusion.
"If I could figure out a way to cooperate and still preserve executive privilege, it would speed things up, which in my judgment ... was imperative to the president and to the country," Cobb said in a recent interview. "We were able to accelerate getting them all of the information."
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Trump in that investigation was protected by the power of his office and by Justice Department legal opinions that say a sitting president cannot be indicted. No longer president, Trump has lost that shield, raising the stakes of his criminal exposure.
And as prosecutors have sought to question people close to him — whether to better understand Trump's state of mind and possible defenses, or to gather potentially damaging testimony — Trump's lawyers have repeatedly objected, often in vain.
Perhaps the most vivid example came last month when the then-chief judge of the D.C. federal court ordered that Trump's lawyer, M. Evan Corcoran, had to give more grand jury testimony in the Mar-a-Lago investigation.
He had invoked attorney-client privilege in an earlier appearance before the grand jury in declining to answer more questions, but prosecutors pressed for more testimony.
They cited what's known as the crime-fraud exception to attorney client privilege, which allows prosecutors to compel testimony from a lawyer if they can convince a judge that a client was using legal services in furtherance of a crime. U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell ruled that Corcoran had to return before the grand jury, and he was in court a week later.
Another instance came last week when a different federal judge, James Boasberg, ruled that former Vice President Mike Pence had to give some testimony in a Justice Department special counsel probe into efforts to undo the election.
The decision rejected the Trump team's arguments of executive privilege, though Boasberg did give Pence a victory by accepting his lawyers' arguments that, for constitutional reasons, he could not be questioned about his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, when a mob of Trump’s supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol as Republican Pence was presiding over a joint session of Congress to certify Democrat Joe Biden’s victory.
A Trump spokesman did not respond to a request for comment on this story but responded to the ruling in the Pence matter in a statement saying that the Justice Department "is continuously stepping far outside the standard norms in attempting to destroy the long accepted, long held, Constitutionally based standards of attorney-client privilege and executive privilege."
Other former Trump aides, including Stephen Miller and former national security adviser Robert O'Brien, have also recently been ordered by a judge to offer testimony despite Trump team objections of executive privilege.
The ability of Justice Department prosecutors in multiple instances to convince judges that there's a basis to secure the testimony is significant to the extent that it shows that "there's a there" with respect to the investigations, Eliason said.
But he cautioned from reading too much into it, given that the threshold for prevailing in a fight over executive privilege or attorney-client is lower than the burden needed to win a criminal case at trial.
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Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, Republican Nick Begich and independent Al Gross have advanced to the August special election for the state's only U.S. House seat.
Palin and Begich, both Republicans, and Gross, an orthopedic surgeon, were among 48 candidates in last Saturday's special primary for the seat, which was left vacant following the death in March of Republican Rep. Don Young. Young had held the seat for 49 years.
The top four vote-getters in the special primary advance to a special election, set for Aug. 16, in which ranked choice voting will be used. The winner of that race will serve the remainder of Young's term, which ends in January.
State elections officials were releasing additional vote counts on Wednesday, the first day since the special primary in which counts were conducted. Additional counts are planned for Friday and for next Tuesday.
With 132,730 votes counted, Palin had 28.3%, followed by Begich with 19.3% and Gross with 12.8%. Democrat Mary Peltola had 8.7% and Republican Tara Sweeney, 5.5%.
The election was unusual in that it was conducted primarily by mail. It also was the first election under a system approved by voters in 2020 that ends party primaries and institutes ranked voting for general elections.
The election went on as scheduled following a tense legal fight over ballot access issues, with the state defending itself against accusations that the manner in which the primarily by-mail election was held discriminated against voters with visual impairments.
Palin, the 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee, held significant name recognition in a field that also included current and former state legislators and a North Pole city council member whose name is Santa Claus. Many of the candidates were relative unknowns.
Begich comes from a family of prominent Democrats, which includes uncles Mark Begich and Tom Begich, who have both held elected office. Gross unsuccessfully ran for U.S. Senate in 2020 with the endorsement of state Democrats. Alaska Democratic party leaders in this race urged voters to pick a Democrat.
Peltola, who was one of six Democrats on the ballot, is a former state lawmaker. Sweeney was an assistant secretary of Indian Affairs in the U.S. Department of Interior during the Trump administration.
Palin released a statement on election night, saying she was grateful to her supporters "who voted to make Alaska great again!"
She said she looked forward to the special election so that she could "highlight our ideas for fixing this country by responsibly developing Alaska's God-given natural resources, getting runaway government spending under control, protecting human life, protecting the right to keep and bear arms, and restoring respect for individual liberty and the Constitution."
Palin, making her first bid for elected office since resigning as governor partway through her term in 2009, touted endorsements from a number of national figures, including former President Donald Trump. Palin was an early supporter of Trump during his 2016 presidential bid, and he participated in a telerally for her the week before the election.
An August primary and November general election will decide who serves a two-year House term beginning in January. Palin, Begich and Gross are running in that race.
An email seeking comment on the special primary was sent to Begich's campaign manager Wednesday.
Begich's grandfather, Democratic U.S. Rep. Nick Begich, had the House seat before Young. In 1972, the elder Begich was running against Young when Begich's plane disappeared on a flight from Anchorage to Juneau. Begich was nonetheless reelected.
He was later declared dead and Young in 1973 won a special election for the seat. Young held the seat until his death at age 88.
The younger Begich had ties to Young, too. He was a co-chair of Young's reelection campaign in 2020.
He began running for the House seat last fall and cast himself as someone who could bring new energy to the role. He has been endorsed by a number of conservatives and by the Alaska Republican Party.
Begich, during a campaign forum with three other Republican candidates last month, acknowledged people might be surprised that a Begich is a Republican. He said he was raised "conservative" by grandparents in Florida.
Begich said he wants to make a "business case" for the state, including the need to develop the state's vast natural resources.
Gross got crosswise with some Democrats earlier this year after an interview in which he did not commit to caucusing with Democrats if elected. He later said he would.
Gross' campaign has said that Gross does not plan to seek endorsements from either the Democratic or Republican parties.
Gross noted that the largest bloc of registered voters in Alaska identify as independents and said Alaska needs a "new leader who represents all of Alaskans, not just a part of Alaska. And I believe I'm that guy."
During his 2020 run, Gross sought to play up his Alaska bona fides, notably with an ad that said he "killed a grizzly bear in self defense after it snuck up on him." His campaign also ran a cutesy ad referring to Gross as the "bear doctor."
This time, Gross is playing it differently. He has a campaign leadership team that includes Republicans, independents and Democrats, including former Gov. Tony Knowles.
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SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Sacramento Kings fans making the drive to San Francisco for Game 3 of their playoff series against the Golden State Warriors should keep their cowbells at home.
The Kings warned their fans that cowbells aren’t permitted in the Warriors home arena Chase Center and fans trying to bring them in will be forced to leave them at the outdoor bag check location.
Cowbells have been prevalent at Kings games ever since former Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson called Sacramento a “cow town” two decades ago, leading to fans bringing the noisemakers to games during showdowns with the Lakers.
The Kings are back in the playoffs for the first time since 2006. There were some cowbells at their home games at the Golden 1 Center for Games 1 and 2, though not nearly as many as during the heyday of the 2002 Western Conference Finals against the Lakers.
Kings fans going to a watch party at the arena in Sacramento will be able to bring cowbells.
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Acquisition of next-generation, AI-driven, cloud-native digital payment platform further expands Jack Henry's presence and capabilities in the payments industry
MONETT, Mo., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.® (Nasdaq: JKHY) announced today that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of Payrailz, adding the company's next-generation digital payment capabilities to Jack Henry's payments ecosystem.
Payrailz provides cloud-native, API-first, AI-enabled consumer and commercial digital payment solutions and experiences that enable money to be moved in the moment of need.
Acquiring Payrailz supports Jack Henry's technology modernization strategy that helps banks and credit unions successfully compete with industry disruptors, innovate faster, and meet the evolving needs of consumer and commercial accountholders. This acquisition also enhances Jack Henry's payments-as-a-service (PaaS) strategy, which is a natural extension of its commitment to open banking and the ability to enable embedded finance and embedded fintech, while reinforcing the company's mission to strengthen connections between people and financial institutions through technology and services that reduce the barriers to financial health.
"We are excited to close this acquisition and begin integrating Payrailz into Jack Henry," said David Foss, Board Chair and CEO of Jack Henry. "This acquisition provides our collective clients with additional functionality, optionality, and flexibility and better supports the digital and payment strategies of diverse banks and credit unions. The projected impact of this acquisition will be disclosed as part of FY23 first quarter earnings, and as a reminder, our FY23 earnings per share guidance provided in our most recent earnings press release did not include the impact of this acquisition. I'd also like to reconfirm the fiscal year guidance of $5.05 to $5.09 EPS we previously provided and to provide fiscal first quarter guidance of $1.36 to $1.38 EPS."
Financial details and terms of the Payrailz acquisition were not disclosed.
About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.®
Jack Henry™ (Nasdaq: JKHY) is a well-rounded financial technology company that strengthens connections between financial institutions and the people and businesses they serve. We are an S&P 500 company that prioritizes openness, collaboration, and user centricity – offering banks and credit unions a vibrant ecosystem of internally developed modern capabilities as well as the ability to integrate with leading fintechs. For more than 45 years, Jack Henry has provided technology solutions to enable clients to innovate faster, strategically differentiate, and successfully compete while serving the evolving needs of their accountholders. We empower approximately 8,000 clients with people-inspired innovation, personal service, and insight-driven solutions that help reduce the barriers to financial health. Additional information is available at www.jackhenry.com.
Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements." Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those discussed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company's most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, particularly under the heading "Risk Factors." Any forward-looking statement made in this news release speaks only as of the date of the news release, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 4" game were:
3-6-8-7
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¶ Maximum prize: $500
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Monday evening's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Daily Pick 4" game were:
3-6-8-7
(three, six, eight, seven)
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 25, 2023 a Midland Jury, sitting in the courtroom of Hon. Stephen Carras awarded a verdict against Mid-Michigan Medical Center in the amount of $31,600,000.00, on behalf of a brain-damaged child. Matthew Patterson of Beam Legal Team and of Counsel to Fieger Law, tried the case for three weeks.
Kendall Berthiaume was born on December 20, 2018. The Fetal Monitor Strips showed the baby was in fetal distress and needed to be born by immediate C-section due to Pitocin driven excessive uterine activity. The Pitocin was not stopped, and delivery was not timely done, and Kendall suffered severe brain damage from a lack of oxygen as a result. Kendall is now 4 years old and has spastic quadriplegia, cerebral palsy and a seizure disorder. The Midland County Jury, based on the evidence presented at trial, was able to find truth and do justice for this little girl in order to provide for her future healthcare needs.
Matthew Patterson of Beam Legal Team stated:
"The minor here, Kendall, is severely injured and will forever be permanently disabled. The verdict in this case can never bring Kendall back, but it does provide her justice for her horrible injuries. It shows that no matter where you are, even in the smallest of counties, justice can be served when the facts deserve it. The Berthiaume family wants to thank Judge Carras and the entire Midland County Court Staff for their professionalism in providing the parties a fair and just trial."
The jury deliberated for over 9 hours before returning the verdict on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
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The report finds $90B have been invested in robotics startups over the last five years
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- F-Prime Capital, today announced the release of its State of Robotics report. The report provides comprehensive insight into investment trends and exits. Over the last 5 years, 1,250 robotics companies have generated $20B+ of M&A, $15B of market cap across public companies, and $100B+ of unrealized value from private unicorns alone. 2022 saw a significant pull back in valuations for robotics companies as investors focused on higher revenue predictability and increased capital efficiency, though many companies were able to retain premium valuation multiples.
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"We've seen an incredible evolution of business models and investment dynamics in robotics, which has been difficult to define within traditional VC deal databases. The emergence of autonomous vehicles has been the catalyst for a new generation of engineers and entrepreneurs who are building the next generation of robotics companies, which are solving real-world problems," said Sanjay Aggarwal, Venture Partner at F-Prime Capital. "The growing number of opportunities, quality of entrepreneurs and market leaders in the industry are making robotics an attractive sector for VC investment. We're excited to present our first State of Robotics report, providing valuable insight into investment trends and exits, and a glimpse into the future of the robotics industry."
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Democrats push for 1st semi-automatic gun ban in 20 years
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats began pushing ahead Wednesday with legislation that would ban certain semi-automatic weapons as they considered their most far-reaching response yet to this summer’s spate of mass shootings.
Democrats hope that the 100-page bill moving through the Judiciary Committee will pass the House before the August break. But that is far from assured, with moderates in the party, especially those hailing from politically divided swing districts, wary of a vote on sweeping gun controls ahead of the November midterm elections — especially when the bill has little chance of becoming law due to opposition in the Senate.
The renewed push for a ban on assault-type weapons comes nearly two decades after Congress allowed similar restrictions to lapse. The original ban passed in 1994, led by then-Sen. Joe Biden, and banned certain semi-automatic weapons and large-capacity magazines, though it exempted an estimated 1.5 million of those weapons and 25 million that were already owned by Americans.
In the nearly three decades since, mass shootings have become chillingly commonplace in the United States, with semi-automatic weapons often used in attacks on schools, workplaces, public spaces, stores, churches and other places where people gather.
“An assault weapon’s only purpose is to kill people efficiently,” Nadler, D-NY., said Wednesday as the committee took up the measures. “It is time to protect our communities and to ban them once more.”
Democrats on the committee played haunting audio of the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., during which 17 people were killed and 17 more wounded. Dozens of rapid-fire shots could be heard in the course of just 1 minute and 18 seconds along with the distressed screams of those trying to escape.
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The hearing Wednesday also comes in the wake of a July 4 mass shooting at a parade in Highland, Illinois and back-to-back mass shootings in Buffalo, New York and Uvalde, Texas.
The carnage in south Texas killed 19 school-age children, some of whose bodies were unidentifiable to their parents. Facing pressure to act, Congress last month passed the most significant gun violence measure in decades. It included background checks for gun buyers 18 to 21 years old as well as allocating state funding to enact local “red flag” laws.
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“We’re paying for these weapons of war on our streets with the blood of our children sitting in our schools,” Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Ga., whose 17-year-old son was shot and killed at a gas station in 2012, said during the hearing.
“We are reasonable people and this is a reasonable effort,” added Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee, D-Texas. “I look forward to pursuing the debate and saying enough is enough. We love our children. I demand relief.”
Republicans on the committee objected to the proposal, calling it an attack on Second Amendment rights.
“Democrats know this legislation will not reduce violent crime or reduce the likelihood of mass shootings, but they are obsessed with attacking law-abiding Americans’ Second Amendment liberties,” said Rep. Jim Jordan, the top Republican on the committee. “For over 30 years, the Democrats have been running a propaganda campaign to make people believe that ‘assault weapons’ are a specific class of firearms that no one needs.”
Cicilline pushed back, saying the Second Amendment protection is not without limits. He said the Democratic proposal is focused on assault-style rifles, which are not what the majority of guns law-abiding Americans buy and own.
“Dangerous military weapons that were created to fight on the battlefield and slaughter enemies do not belong in the neighborhoods and schools and movie theaters where we live,” he added.
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AG Gaston Conference promotes wider Black business ownership
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - If there was an action movie about a person whose superpower was running a successful business, what would you call it? More importantly, would you buy a ticket to see it?
Elevating Black business owners to hero status was one of Bob Dickerson’s goals for this year’s A.G. Gaston Conference at the BJCC. Nearly 700 people attended on February 21 and 22 to hear from those who are on the come-up or creating conditions to pull others up.
“One of the things that we’ve always wanted to do was to elevate entrepreneurs, especially Black entrepreneurs, to heroic status” says Dickerson, a former banker who founded the conference nearly 20 years ago, in part, to pay tribute to his hero who was also Alabama’s first Black millionaire. “And we know that A.G. Gaston, because he was so successful as an entrepreneur, became a hero. But, we need to celebrate our other business owners. Now, business ownership is hard. It’s tough. Sometimes it’s not rewarding, but we consumers, especially Black consumers, need to lift up, hold up, and promote Black entrepreneurship.”
The lineup Dickerson and his team assembled for the conference included:
- Nicholas Perkins - CEO of Black Titan Enterprises which recently purchased the Fuddrucker’s hamburger chain and someone Dickerson says could be the next A.G.
- Natalie Madeira Cofield - helped run the Office of Women’s Business Ownership at the U.S. Small Business Administration and a founder of the Walker’s Legacy, which seeks to grow the number of women-owned businesses
- Mark Morial - National Urban League CEO
But as with Gaston, the heroism in growing businesses is in being able to lift your community along with you - something that gets easier with more growing businesses involved.
“The path to equity is through ownership. Equity equals ownership,” says Mike Green, Vice President of New Economies at Bitwise Industries, a Fresno, California firm Green calls the most diverse tech workforce of any company in the country.
Green delivered a “Green Paper” at the conference that stressed the importance of inclusive economic prosperity. He says the first thing people, especially those at the bottom of the economic ladder, can own is an appreciable, marketable skill, preferably in a tech-based innovation economy. But creating conditions that allow people to acquire those skills and get the wrap-around support services they might need involves collaboration between a community’s business, policy, community, and philanthropy leaders.
Green says those leaders put together a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) document developed by the U.S. Economic Development Administration that local leaders can revise every five years.
He says it is important for everyone in our community to get familiar with the CEDS framework.
“Read your CEDS plan, see what people are planning to do with your economic infrastructure,” Green said. “Decide whether or not you see yourself in that plan, whether you are centered and prioritized. What are the measurable outcomes that impact you and your business? If you do not see yourself in that plan, if you do not see measurable outcomes, then go to those meetings and be part of the solution to redesigning that plan so that the most underestimated people here in Birmingham are centered and prioritized with the outcomes that can benefit everyone.”
The CEDS plan for Birmingham can be found at rpcgb.org.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Dollar General is facing another $1.68 million in fines after government safety inspectors found violations at four of the chain’s stores in Alabama, Florida and Georgia, the federal regulators announced Monday.
During inspections in April 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration found dirty and disorderly storage areas and materials stacked unsafely at locations in Mobile and Grove Hill, Alabama; Tampa, Florida; and Dewy Rose, Georgia. OSHA said those conditions put workers at risk of slipping, tripping and getting struck by falling objects.
The company was also cited for fire hazards, including failing to keep exit routes and electrical panels clear and unobstructed, and neglecting to mount and label fire extinguishers.
The announcement came two months after OSHA announced $1.3 million in proposed penalties for similar violations at three of Dollar General stores in Georgia.
OSHA said Dollar General has faced more than $9.6 million in initial penalties after 182 inspections since 2017.
“We will use our full enforcement powers to hold Dollar General accountable for its ongoing pattern of behavior until they show that they take worker safety seriously,” said Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker in a statement.
Dollar General, based in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, has 15 business days to comply or contest the penalties.
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The platform assists users in HIPAA-compliant digital handoffs directly through EHR integration
BOSTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- I-PASS, the go-to method for reducing medical error and patient harm for hundreds of hospitals and healthcare providers nationwide, announced today that its eVIEW platform is now available across all major EHR vendors.
Developed by clinicians for clinicians, I-PASS provides a common, shared, and unified structure for verbal and written communication. The suite of solutions includes three core features, each supported through digital platforms—Learning, Measurement, and EHR Integration—making it easier for institutions to implement and reduce communication failures during patient handoffs. The I-PASS Bundle has prevented millions of major and minor harm events and is implemented in hundreds of institutions.
EHR users who implement the I-PASS eVIEW system will have access to a library of fully integrated and customizable transition templates covering 85 percent of major healthcare specialties, including emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, and more. The availability of eVIEW across major EHR vendors means written handoff templates can be quickly scaled to other care areas while accommodating the unique needs of different departments without the need for any additional IT resources.
"Every year, thousands of lives are impacted by adverse events caused by communication failures. By leveraging eVIEW's simple and efficient interface, clinicians can easily adopt and sustain the I-PASS method across their institutions, increasing reliability and patient safety," said Christopher Landrigan, MD, MPH, Co-Founder of the I-PASS Patient Safety Institute and Chief of General Pediatrics at Boston Children's Hospital.
EHRs play a critical role in providing important patient information. With the I-PASS eVIEW solution, providers can quickly enable routine, highly reliable handoffs of patient data efficiently and effectively. Functionality in every eVIEW template includes editable action and service lists, auto-populated data, easy integration into PDSA cycles, and standardized formats to enhance readability and printing optimization.
"Being available across major EHR vendors makes our solution even easier for healthcare organizations to adopt and to implement seamless care transitions that can help reduce communication errors and improve patient outcomes," said William Floyd, CEO of the I-PASS Patient Safety Institute. "The routine transition of knowledge shouldn't be difficult, nor should implementing a solution that works."
Implementation of the I-PASS handoff program has been associated with significantly reduced miscommunications, medical errors, and injuries due to medical errors for more than a decade. A 2021 Journal of Patient Safety study found that structured handoff programs like I-PASS can improve patient safety and reduce the substantial financial burden of medical malpractice claims.
I-PASS eVIEW is HIPAA-compliant and ensures PHI protection and security through a read-only interface.
For more information about implementing eVIEW or about additional EHR integrations, please email info@ipassinstitute.com.
The I-PASS Patient Safety Institute is a clinical leader in patient safety, enabling a standard of care for patient handoffs and closed-loop communication. Founded by clinicians in 2016, the I-PASS Institute leverages expert mentorship paired with technology and digital tools to scale the I-PASS methodology. The I-PASS Institute's solution, the I-PASS Bundle, consists of three core technical components—I-PASS Training, I-PASS Assessment and Improvement, and I-PASS eVIEW. When all three platforms are used in unison and with the guidance of an expert coach, institutions are able to reduce patient harm caused by miscommunication. Currently implemented in more than 100 institutions, the organization's clients span high-reliability organizations, from pediatrics and residency programs to nursing and transition of care with families. Learn more at www.ipassinstitute.com.
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Even Dame Judi Dench encountered some doubters on her journey to the big screen.
In a recent interview, Dench revealed a film director once told her that she would never make it in film because she had "the wrong face."
"He was perfectly nice, but at the end he said, 'You'll never make a film. You have the wrong face,'" the actress, 87, told the Sunday Times Magazine. "And I said that is fine, I don't like film anyway. I want to go back to the theatre."
Dench explained that at the time she was trying to expand her work on the big screen since she was only known for her theatre work.
Despite the harsh criticism and doubts, Dench became one of the biggest stars in film when she landed her first lead role in 1997 as Queen Victoria in "Mrs Brown."
Since then, the actress has earned seven Academy Award nominations and one Oscar win for her extraordinary 8-minute performance as Queen Elizabeth I in the 1998 film "Shakespeare in Love."
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ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Hawks are still alive in the playoffs and that will force fans planning to attend Janet Jackson’s concert in the city this week to wait a day to see the music star.
The Hawks rallied to beat the Boston Celtics 119-117 in Game 5 of their playoff matchup on Tuesday night, sending the series back to Atlanta for Game 6.
It means that State Farm Arena is double-booked for Thursday night. The casualty will be Jackson’s concert, Live Nation said in a statement following the the team’s victory.
It will be moved to Friday. All tickets for Thursday’s show will be honored for Friday night. Refunds will be available at the point of purchase for those who are unable to change their plans.
Doors for Jackson’s show Friday will open at 6:30 p.m. and the concert will begin at 7:45 p.m.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Gate Global is pleased to announce that USCIS confirmed that Halic Capital, LLC (the regional center that sponsors Brooklyn Basin Project G and Project H), a Golden Gate Global affiliate, was approved as a regional center under the new EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) for the entire State of California.
The Form I-956 approval that Golden Gate Global received is one of the very first issued to regional centers under the RIA. Immigrant investors under the newly reauthorized EB-5 regional center program can file their I-526E petitions immediately for Golden Gate Global's current investment opportunity: Brooklyn Basin Phase 2.
Brooklyn Basin Phase 2 is Golden Gate Global's new investment opportunity in 2022. Only 15 minutes from downtown San Francisco, Brooklyn Basin is a new waterfront neighborhood in Oakland, California, surrounded by open space and stunning views of San Francisco Bay and the East Bay hills. Brooklyn Basin is a phased, master-planned development comprised of 12 development parcels and additional open spaces totaling approximately 64 acres of waterfront property bounded by Embarcadero Road and the Oakland Estuary.
The Brooklyn Basin Phase 2 project is located in a TEA (Targeted Employment Area), thereby qualifying for an investment of US$800,000. The EB-5 project consists of two multifamily developments on parcel G ("Project G") and parcel H ("Project H") within the Brooklyn Basin community, an initiative of Signature Development Group. For more information on Brooklyn Basin Phase 2, click here.
New EB-5 investors should begin their due diligence process now for the best chance to secure a unit in Brooklyn Basin Phase 2. Golden Gate Global has a global team to assist investors in Chinese, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese.
Golden Gate Global is an award-winning regional center operator headquartered in San Francisco, California. Established in 2011, Golden Gate Global has been offering EB-5 visa opportunities through institutional quality real estate projects with partners such as Lennar Corporation, JMA Ventures, Sacramento Kings, and Signature Development Group to EB-5 investors from all over the world. Golden Gate Global enjoys a 100% USCIS project approval rate and has been successful servicing over 1,300 EB-5 investors.
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HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. — The suspected gunman in a Fourth of July parade shooting “seriously contemplated” committing a second shooting in Madison after he left Highland Park where he is accused of killing seven and wounding several others.
A judge denied bond on Wednesday for Robert “Bobby” Crimo III, 21, who was charged with seven counts of first-degree murder on Tuesday. Officials said he sprayed more than 70 rounds from a rooftop into a crowd attending a Fourth of July parade in Highland Park. Prosecutors said he reloaded his weapon three times.
Lake County State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart said if Crimo is convicted of the first-degree murder charges, he would receive a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of parole. He promised that dozens more charges would be sought.
Crimo appeared in bond court virtually Wednesday morning where a bond was denied. Officials spoke at a press conference afterward and said a motive for the shooting is still unclear.
Lake County Major Crime Task Force spokesman Christopher Covelli said while the motive for the mass shooting is still unknown, he said Crimo had some sort of affinity toward the numbers four and seven, and the inverse which is seven and four.
“When asked what the obsession with those number meant, he said it has something to do with the music he listens to,” Covelli said.
Rinehart said after Crimo’s arrest, he confessed to officials and admitted to the shooting.
In court, which was held virtually through Zoom, the suspect mainly looked down, only lifting his head when the case against him was read out loud.
WATCH: Prosecutor, police official speak after bond denied for alleged gunman
The attack happened at the downtown parade around 10:10 a.m. on the Fourth of July after shots were fired near Central Avenue and 2nd Street.
Officials said Crimo was wearing a dress and long-haired wig — possibly to hide his distinctive neck and face tattoos — and was able to blend into the crowd, posing as a bystander. After the shooting, he went to his mother’s home where he took her car and left the area. He was caught after someone recognized him and phoned North Chicago police.
He was arrested on Route 41 in Lake County after several hours of being wanted. Police said Crimo was able to drive into Wisconsin and back into Illinois during the manhunt.
Covelli said their investigation revealed that when Crimo drove to Madison he saw a celebration there and contemplated using the firearm in his vehicle to commit another shooting.
Crimo legally bought five weapons, including two high-powered rifles used in the shooting. Authorities said Tuesday that the purchases were allowed even though police were called to his home twice in 2019 for threats of violence and suicide.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Lake County Coroner’s Office identified six of the seven victims. They are; Catherine Goldstein, 64, of Highland Park, Irina McCarthy, 35, of Highland Park, Kevin McCarthy, 37, of Highland Park, Jacki Sundheimm, 63, of Highland Park, Stephen Straus, 88, of Highland Park and Nicolas Toledo, 78, of Morales, Mexico.
The seventh victim was identifed Wednesday as 69-year-old Eduardo Uvaldo. He was pronounced dead around 7:45 a.m. that morning.
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TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two girls were shot over the weekend when their fathers opened fire at each other during a road rage incident in Nassau County, Florida, authorities said.
According to WJAX, 35-year-old William Hale, of Douglas, Georgia, and 43-year-old Frank Allisson, of Callahan, Florida, got into a road rage exchange while traveling along US Route 1 from the Jacksonville area Saturday evening.
In a news conference, Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said both men were driving erratically before the shooting, speeding and brake-checking each other. At some point during the incident, they exchanged gunfire.
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“Two crazy drivers with a gun,” Leeper said during the news conference.
Deputies said both of the men’s daughters were struck by gunfire.
WJAX reported that Hale’s 5-year-old daughter was struck in the leg, and Allison’s 14-year-old daughter was also hit, suffering a collapsed lung.
Authorities said both men stopped their cars after they spotted a Nassau County Sheriff’s Office patrol car.
“The two drivers got out and started arguing and fighting with each other,” Leeper said, adding, “The deputy had to break up the fight.”
Both men were arrested on attempted murder charges. Both bonded out of jail.
“Thankfully, no one was killed in this incident, but it could have easily turned out that way because two people were acting stupid and let their tempers get the best of them,” Leeper added. “It could have been two dead kids because of two stupid grown men.” | https://www.krqe.com/news/weird/2-fathers-shoot-each-others-daughters-in-florida-road-rage-incident-sheriff-says/ | 2022-10-13 23:41:51 | 1 | https://www.krqe.com/news/weird/2-fathers-shoot-each-others-daughters-in-florida-road-rage-incident-sheriff-says/ |
RIO DELL, Calif. (AP) — Small communities that bore the brunt of a strong earthquake on the coast of far Northern California remained without power and under boil-water advisories Wednesday.
Most of the 72,000 Humboldt County customers who lost electricity when the quake struck before dawn Tuesday had power restored by evening, but Pacific Gas & Electric’s website showed about 14,000 still without electricity more than 24 hours later.
Most of the remaining outages were in the communities of Fortuna, Ferndale and Rio Dell. Boil water advisories were issued for Rio Dell and parts of Fortuna because of damaged water systems.
The magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred at 2:34 a.m. Tuesday near Ferndale, about 210 miles (345 kilometers) northwest of San Francisco and close to the Pacific coast. The epicenter was just offshore at a depth of about 10 miles (16 kilometers). Aftershocks followed.
The quake jolted people awake and shook homes off foundations, injuring at least 12.
Residents in the area known for its redwood forests, scenic mountains and the three county Emerald Triangle’s legendary marijuana crop are accustomed to earthquakes. But many said this was more violent and unnerving than the usual rolling motion they experience.
“You could see the floor and walls shaking,” said Araceli Huerta. “It sounded like a freight train was going through my house.”
Two Humboldt County hospitals lost power and were running on generators, but the scale of the damage appeared to be minimal, considering the strength of the quake, according to Brian Ferguson, a spokesperson for the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.
Gov. Gavin Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency for Humboldt County on Tuesday evening.
About 12 people were reported as suffering injuries, including a broken hip and head wound, the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said at a news conference interrupted by an aftershock. Two people died — an 83-year-old and a 72-year-old — because they couldn’t get timely care for “medical emergencies” during or just after the quake.
Damage was mostly focused on Rio Dell, Ferndale and Fortuna, Emergency Services Director Mark Ghilarducci said during a news conference in Sacramento.
In Rio Dell, a hamlet of about 3,000 people where destruction was worst, at least 15 homes were severely damaged and deemed uninhabitable and 18 others were moderately damaged, officials said after a partial assessment. They estimated that 30 people were displaced and said that number could rise to 150.
The city’s water system was shut down for repairs because of leaks. Portable toilets were set up at City Hall and water was being handed out at the firehouse.
A bridge over the Eel River built in 1911 that is the main route into Ferndale was damaged and closed to traffic, requiring a longer detour through the mountains to reach the quaint Victorian town, where all of Main Street is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Since a magnitude 7.2 quake in the area in 1992 injured hundreds, sparked fires and destroyed many homes, building codes have required retrofits to make structures much more resilient to the shaking, said Caroline Titus, former owner of the Ferndale Enterprise newspaper.
Humboldt County has about 136,000 residents and is in a part of the state that has a long history of large earthquakes.
The earthquake occurred in an area known as the Mendocino Triple Junction, where three tectonic plates meet.
The quake triggered a massive response by the West Coast’s warning system that detects the start of a quake and sends alerts to cellphones in the affected region that can give people notice to take safety precautions in the seconds before strong shaking reaches them.
The system pushed out alerts to some 3 million people in Northern California early Tuesday, officials said.
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A Vermont farmworker advocacy organization says Hannaford supermarkets' complaint system has not resolved poor housing and labor conditions among the company's dairy suppliers.
Migrant Justice says farmworkers have filed complaints about nine farms through Hannaford’s Speak Up Line, and none of those conditions have been improved as a result.
The complaints include a supervisor threatening violence with a machete, ten workers sharing a house with four rooms and inadequate heat, and 12- to 14-hour work days without meal breaks.
Hannaford did not immediately respond to a request for comment as of 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The company has previously said it was conducting due diligence to make sure its dairy suppliers were meeting a code of conduct that includes treating workers fairly and humanely.
Farmworkers plan to campaign outside Hannaford headquarters Wednesday in Scarborough, Maine to ask the company to join its labor and housing rights program, Milk With Dignity. When companies sign onto the program, they pay farms premiums in return for adhering to a code of conduct.
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Rivian recalling nearly all its vehicles over loose fastener
IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Electric truck and SUV maker Rivian Automotive said Friday it is recalling almost all the vehicles it has delivered to customers in order to tighten a loose fastener that could potentially affect drivers’ ability to steer.
The company, which was founded in 2009, said it is recalling about 13,000 vehicles because a fastener connecting the vehicles’ front upper-control arm and steering knuckle may not be torqued enough.
There have been seven reports potentially related to the issue, but no injuries have been reported, Rivian said.
“If you experience excessive noise, vibration or harshness from the front suspension, or a change in steering performance or feel, you should call immediately,” Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe wrote in a letter to vehicle owners.
The company based in Irvine, California, said the fix would only take a few minutes, and it expects to have finished the repairs on all of them in about 30 days, with customer collaboration.
Rivian is aiming to take advantage of a growing appetite among consumers and investors for electric vehicles. It is among a long line of companies, both new and old, trying to peel away market share from Tesla.
It went public last year, and its market value quickly soared past that of Ford and General Motors to become the second-most valuable U.S. automaker behind Tesla. But that is no longer the case: The company’s stock is down 67% so far this year.
Last month, Rivian said it was partnering with Mercedes-Benz to build a factory in Europe that will produce electric vans for both companies.
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CHICAGO, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR), a leading fully integrated owner, operator and developer of industrial real estate, will host its second quarter 2023 results conference call on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. CDT (11:00 a.m. EDT). The conference call may be accessed by dialing (877) 870-4263, passcode "First Industrial". The conference call will also be webcast live on the Investors page of the Company's website at www.firstindustrial.com.
First Industrial's second quarter 2023 results will be released on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 after market close and will be available on the Company's website.
A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the call through August 3, 2023. For the replay, please dial (877) 344-7529 and enter passcode 8143751. The replay will also be available on the Company's website.
About First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc.
First Industrial Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: FR) is a leading fully integrated owner, operator, and developer of industrial real estate with a track record of providing industry-leading customer service to multinational corporations and regional customers. Across major markets in the United States, our local market experts manage, lease, buy, (re)develop, and sell bulk and regional distribution centers, light industrial, and other industrial facility types. In total, we own and have under development approximately 69.3 million square feet of industrial space as of March 31, 2023. For more information, please visit us at www.firstindustrial.com.
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MIAMI (AP)Jimmy Butler followed up one amazing performance with another.
It just wasn’t enough for the Miami Heat.
The last shot of Butler’s season was a 3-pointer that missed – and in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, that’s the way most of the shots from deep went for the Heat. Miami went 6 for 30 from long range on Sunday night, one of the big factors in their season-ending 100-96 loss to the Boston Celtics.
”When it ends, it ends in a thud,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. ”I just have so much incredible respect and love for everybody in the locker room and what everybody gave to this team. It’s such a memorable season and postseason.”
Butler was brilliant – 47 points in Game 6 to extend the season, 35 points in Game 7 to give the Heat a chance at getting to an NBA Finals matchup with the Golden State Warriors. He played every second of the finale.
”You can put him in that category of superstars,” Heat center Bam Adebayo said. ”To me, he’s one of the best two-way guys in the league, hands down.”
This is how good Butler was: On a rough shooting night for the Heat, they still had a chance.
When the Heat made 3s at home this season, it was game over: Miami was 25-1 when shooting at least 37% from deep. When the Heat didn’t shoot that well, they went 11-14.
They were the epitome of how it’s truly a make-or-miss league. And if Butler had gotten one more 3 to fall – for the record, the Heat had no problem with his shot selection when he tried what would have been a go-ahead 3 with about 17 seconds left – they might have been headed to the NBA Finals.
”I thought it’d have been an incredible storyline, Jimmy to pull up and hit that 3,” Spoelstra said. ”I love that about Jimmy. That was the right look. As it was leaving his hand, I thought for sure that was going down. Good, clean look. It was definitely better than anything we could have designed. It’s just a shame that it didn’t end that way.”
Butler averaged 27.4 points and 7.4 rebounds in the playoffs. His assessment of those numbers: ”Not good enough.”
”I learned that I have to be better,” Butler said. ”And I will be better. Back to the lab.”
It was the third time that a top-seeded Miami team was ousted at home in an ultimate game.
There was the Allan Houston shot with a second to go in 1999 that gave the eighth-seeded New York Knicks a 78-77 win in Game 5 of a best-of-five opening round series. In 2005, the Heat led Detroit in Game 7 of the East finals with 90 seconds remaining before getting outscored 10-3 the rest of the way and losing 88-82.
And now, add a loss to the Celtics to that list.
”This was all about competition,” Spoelstra said. ”We faced a team that kind of matches all the best qualities of what we do.”
There was also an injury factor. The majority of the key pieces in the Heat rotation — Butler, Kyle Lowry, P.J. Tucker, Max Strus, Tyler Herro primarily among them – were all dealing with various problems in the season’s final weeks, some of those issues particularly pronounced during the East finals. Tucker didn’t finish Game 7 because of injury.
”I will never make any excuse about injuries,” Lowry said. ”Ever.”
The Heat even took great pains to point out that Boston was also dealing with ailments – which is absolutely correct. Regardless of which team lost Game 7, it was going to be reasonable for that side to wonder ”what if?” on the health front and lament that injuries played a big role in their falling short of making the title round.
”One thing I love about this team, we fought through adversity this whole year,” Adebayo said.
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The firm advises a robust customer relationship management platform to support a range of organizational objectives for customer engagement and enable a 360-degree view of all customer interactions.
TORONTO, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Over the last five years, as organizations look to mature their marketing, sales, and customer service capabilities, the market for customer relationship management (CRM) platforms has experienced an explosion of growth. However, despite the importance of CRMs in managing end-to-end customer interactions, many organizations struggle to choose the right vendor and roll out the solution effectively and cost-effectively. To help IT leaders select the right CRM solution tailored to their business needs, global IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has published its research-backed resource, the Customer Relationship Management Platform Selection Guide.
Info-Tech's research explains that CRM tools are essential business applications that offer a wide range of features to assist with customer interaction processes across marketing, sales, and customer service. These suites supplant more basic applications for customer interaction management, such as the contact management module of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform or office productivity suite.
"CRM selection must be a multistep process that involves defining target capabilities for marketing, sales, and customer service," says Ben Dickie, research lead at Info-Tech Research Group. "It is also important that organizations prioritize requirements across functional categories, determine the architecture model for the CRM environment, and develop a comprehensive RFP that can be weighted."
In the new guide, Info-Tech advises that selecting a CRM platform should be based on the overall customer experience management (CXM) strategy and organizations should align their CRM selection with the CXM framework. To get the best fit for the organization's requirements, the firm recommends determining if there is a need for a CRM platform that skews toward marketing, sales, or customer service. While a CRM suite offers a host of native capabilities, tightly integrating the CRM solution with other parts of the customer experience ecosystem can provide a 360-degree view of the customers.
"To succeed with CRM implementation, IT leaders should create a detailed roadmap that outlines milestones for configuration, security, points of implementation, data migration, training, and ongoing application maintenance," explains Dickie.
According to the research, an effective selection and implementation of a CRM system can result in increased revenue and decreased costs for businesses by improving customer satisfaction and streamlining efforts across different business domains. In addition, Info-Tech's findings, outlined in the new guide, show that nearly all CRM vendors offer the following functionality:
Lead Management: Tracks and captures a lead's information, automatically building a profile. Leads are then qualified through contact scoring models. Assigning leads to sales is typically automated.
Pipeline Management: Enables oversight over future sales, including revenue forecasting based on past/present trends, tracking sales velocity, and identifying ineffective sales processes.
Contact Management: Tracks and stores customer data, including demography, account and billing history, social media, and contact information. Typically, records and fields can be customized.
Campaign Management: Provides integrated omnichannel campaign functionality and data analysis of customer intelligence. Further, data insights can be used to drive new and effective marketing campaigns.
Customer Service Management: Provides integrated omnichannel customer experiences to provide convenient service. It includes case and ticket management, automated escalation rules, and third-party integrations.
Identifying the root causes of systemic issues is crucial to achieving a successful CRM implementation, even if the CRM solution has all the necessary features. Hence, businesses must describe their current state and provide a review of their background leading up to this point. In addition, they should discuss the objectives they have been assigned to achieve and their challenges while attempting to address the identified issues.
Download the complete Customer Relationship Management Platform Selection Guide to learn more about how to successfully select and implement a CRM solution.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, today announced that it was awarded a nationwide contract, effective Sept. 15, 2022, with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Precision Oncology Program, to provide minimal residual disease (MRD) and monitoring services with the company's personalized and tumor-informed MRD test, Signatera™.
The VA is the largest integrated health system in the country, providing care to over 450,000 veterans living with cancer.1 Through this contract the Signatera™ test will be made available for serial use, to help detect residual disease and inform difficult treatment decisions. Signatera™ is covered by Medicare for use in colorectal cancer, muscle invasive bladder cancer, and pan-cancer immunotherapy monitoring, and has been validated across multiple cancer types to detect recurrence earlier than standard diagnostic tools2,3 and to help assess treatment response in conjunction with imaging.4 Data supporting the clinical validity and utility of Signatera™ has been published in 35 peer-reviewed publications.
"We are proud to partner with the VA to make Signatera accessible to our nation's veterans," said Solomon Moshkevich, general manager of oncology at Natera. "We look forward to working with the VA and other integrated health systems around the country to integrate Signatera into standard clinical practice, with the goal of improving clinical outcomes and reducing the costs associated with unnecessary treatment."
Signatera™ is a custom-built circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) test for treatment monitoring and molecular residual disease (MRD) assessment in patients previously diagnosed with cancer. The test is available for both clinical and research use, and has been granted three Breakthrough Device Designations by the FDA for multiple cancer types and indications. The Signatera™ test is personalized and tumor-informed, providing each individual with a customized blood test tailored to fit the unique signature of clonal mutations found in that individual's tumor. Signatera™ is intended to detect and quantify any cancer left in the body, at levels down to a single tumor molecule in a tube of blood, to identify recurrence earlier and to help optimize treatment decisions.
NateraTM is a global leader in cell-free DNA testing, dedicated to oncology, women's health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that help lead to longer, healthier lives. Natera's tests are validated by more than 100 peer-reviewed publications that demonstrate high accuracy. Natera operates ISO 13485-certified and CAP-accredited laboratories certified under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) in Austin, Texas and San Carlos, California. For more information, visit www.natera.com.
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NASHVILLE — The Rebels, playing with "house money" at the SEC tournament in Nashville, looked to close a three-point Tennessee lead with under 30 seconds left in the first half.
Like in their last meeting in Oxford, Ole Miss men’s basketball was more than ready for the challenge and went shot-for-shot in the opening 20 minutes.
However, bad shot selection from Myles Burns and a lost offensive rebound resulted in an empty possession and 10 seconds for the Vols to strike before the buzzer.
They did just that as Josiah-Jordan James buried an open corner three at the buzzer to go up six at the half, ending it on a 10-2 run. After that point, Ole Miss couldn’t find its stride, scoring just 22 second-half points as Tennessee coasted to a 70-55 second round victory.
“The one thing that we talked about in our scouting of Tennessee is that we can’t let those guys get going from the 3-point line, and I thought they did that,” Ole Miss head coach Win Case said. “That’s something we never could corral.”
Tennessee made its mark from the perimeter in the first half, shooting 7 of 15 from three as Josiah Jordan-James and Santiago Vescovi combined to shoot 5 of 11.
Jordan-James led the Vols in the first half with 11 points, finishing with a game-high 20 points, and Ole Miss (12-21) couldn’t find an answer for him, but kept itself in the game.
That 10-2 run to end the first half compounded into a 17-4 run as Tennessee (23-9) opened the second half on a 7-2 run.
“We did have plays that worked previously in our last battle against Tennessee,” senior forward Robert Allen said postgame. “Like coach always said, we wanted our defense to develop our offense and I feel like that’s what worked for us in the first half. In the second half, a lack of our defense led to a lack of our offense.”
Ole Miss didn’t shoot lights-out in the first half, shooting 41.4% from the field, but their three-point game shined unlike during the regular season, shooting 45.5% (5-of-11) in the half.
However, that success disappeared in the second half, with the Rebs shooting 8-of-24 from the field and struggling from three at just 22.2% (2-of-9).
“We’ve had this problem all year long,” Case said. “We’ve run into droughts scoring and for whatever reason, when it happened, it reared its ugly head today in terms of not making timely shots and we ran into that drought again…We knew good shots were going to be hard to find.”
Ole Miss didn’t have trouble finding points in transition as the Rebels led in the category on Thursday, scoring 17 fast-break points compared to Tennessee, who finished with two.
After their initial outburst in the second half, the Vols didn’t fare much better offensively, held to just 31 points on 36.4% shooting, but the Rebs going on multiple scoring drought of two minutes or more allowed the lead to reach a breaking point for hopes of a comeback.
“They’re a mature, physical team,” senior forward Myles Burns said. “They know how to make adjustments. They know how to adapt and that’s the reason why they’re one of the top teams in this league. That played a big part of that, but also shot selections. We were forcing too many shots.”
It was a tumultuous season for Ole Miss, one that featured a significant coaching change and plenty of ups-and-downs, leading to a tough exit on Thursday.
Case, promoted to interim head coach not even three weeks ago, had his tenure in Oxford end short, but the opportunity to coach made the experience all the more memorable.
“I just want to thank Keith, our athletic director, for giving me this opportunity to be interim coach at Ole Miss, which is a special place,” Case said. “I love that place. My family loves Oxford. It’s just a special place.”
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Taxpayers are missing out on more than $1 billion in refunds
Published: Jun. 9, 2023 at 6:56 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) - You could have some money coming to you, but you’ll need to act quickly.
The Internal Revenue Service is trying to track down 1.5 million people who are owed their share of unclaimed tax refunds.
That’s $1.4 billion worth of refunds from income tax year 2019.
The IRS is letting people know, if you think you’re owed, you have until July 17 to submit a tax return to claim your refund.
If you don’t make the deadline, the government keeps the money.
Normally, filing after the April deadline comes with penalties, but because of the pandemic, the IRS extended the deadline for 2019 income taxes over three years to July 2023.
By the way, the average median refund for tax year 2019 was $893.
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Mobile Platform Will Offer Short-Form Live Tennis Content as Part of New Agreement with ATP Media
NEW YORK, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Buzzer, the mobile platform for short-form live sports, announced today a new agreement with ATP Media (the global sales, broadcast production & distribution arm of the ATP Tour) to distribute short form live match content, expanding Buzzer's portfolio of sports available on the platform. The partnership will allow fans to seamlessly discover and access short-form tennis content, underscoring Buzzer's commitment to serving varying fan interests, complementing growing sports industry models and driving net new fans and value for partners.
Commencing with the Rolex Paris Masters this week, short form live look ins from ATP Masters 1000s, ATP 500 and ATP 250 matches will be available on Buzzer for purchase instantaneously through secure and easy micropayments, so fans never miss the next break point, tiebreak, or epic third set comeback. Buzzer will identify, notify and provide short-form access to the best moments in tennis, personalized based on each fan's preferences, giving them the unprecedented opportunity to buy only those moments they want to watch while broadening their purchasing and viewing options.
"We're thrilled to bring the ATP to Buzzer during an especially exciting time in the tennis world," says Andrew Barge, Chief Business Officer of Buzzer. "Our mission — delivering the best live moments in sports to fans, no matter where they are — aligns perfectly with men's tennis, where tournaments happen all over the world and in different windows throughout the day. We can't wait to test and learn alongside ATP Media, while delivering revenue and a younger, incremental audience in the process."
"This partnership with such an exciting and innovative platform represents another step towards better understanding and serving our fans," says Mark Webster (ATP Media CEO). "Buzzer has a young and engaged user base and we look forward to seeing how Buzzer will continue to grow its unique offerings in the U.S. and beyond."
ATP Media is the latest partnership for Buzzer, joining NBA League Pass, WNBA League Pass, DAZN and FanDuel. Additional partnerships will be announced in the coming months as Buzzer continues to build products that deepen the fan experience and expand as a multi-sport, aggregated platform.
Buzzer is currently available for download on iOS in the App Store and Android in the Google Play Store. The platform recently completed a redesign for both iOS and Android apps that allows for further personalization and discovery, so fans never miss a moment. The redesign features a new interactive timeline and curated feed with notable storylines and news surrounding interesting games, teams, players, and bets.
About Buzzer
Buzzer is a new notification-driven mobile platform for short-form live sports personalized for fans. Founded in 2020 by Bo Han, Buzzer simplifies the discovery and viewing experience of live sports in a short-form live format, providing curated and personalized access to live sports on mobile so fans never have to miss the most exciting moments. Buzzer further enhances the fan experience with its multi-channel daily newsletter, Buzzer Beats, a one-stop digest to find why, when and how to watch live games.
Headquartered in New York, Buzzer believes in hiring the best talent and is committed to fairness and inclusion. Buzzer administers an annual mentorship program focused on cultivating a community of industry leaders across sport, technology, and media paired with mentees from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as part of its broader Strive Initiative.
To learn more, download Buzzer on iOS in the App Store and Android in the Google Play Store, visit www.buzzer.com, and follow @Buzzer on Twitter and Instagram and @BuzzerStrive on Twitter.
About ATP Media
ATP Media is the global sales, broadcast production and distribution arm of the ATP Tour. Formed in 1999 ATP Media provides the centralised exploitation and host broadcast production for worldwide television and digital broadcast rights across the ATP Tour.
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Rosewood Location in Arizona Will Treat Adolescents of All Genders
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Monte Nido & Affiliates, one of the leading eating disorder therapy providers in the country, announces the upcoming opening of a new residential eating disorder center in Scottsdale, Ariz. Opening late summer, Rosewood Scottsdale will provide care for adolescents of all genders with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder. This location will be the second Rosewood residential treatment program to treat adolescents.
"Eating disorders are on the rise among adolescents of all genders, so expanding care available to this age group is essential," said Cassie McLean, Chief Executive Officer of Monte Nido & Affiliates. "Rosewood Scottsdale will provide life-saving treatment for those with eating disorders, with the mission of helping more teens realize their healthy selves and become fully recovered."
Eating disorders are common in teens and have the second highest mortality rate of any mental health illness. Treatment at Rosewood Scottsdale will offer safe and dedicated programming specifically geared toward adolescents with innovative teen-focused therapies and evidence-based care to restore nutritional and physiological balance. The program will also provide adolescents who have co-occurring addictions, mood disorders and psychiatric conditions with specialized care. Additionally, programming will implement mindful eating, 24-hour nursing, and comprehensive academic and family support in a home-like environment.
"Rosewood's model of care is both personal and medically sophisticated," said Molly Perlman, MD, MPH, CEDS, Chief Medical Officer of Monte Nido & Affiliates. "While using the latest research and strategies for adolescents with eating disorders, Rosewood offers a system of evidenced based therapies, integrated family involvement and a community of healing."
Rosewood Scottsdale will complement its nearby program Rosewood Ranch for Adolescents in Wickenburg, Ariz. For more information, or to inquire about treatment at Rosewood Scottsdale, please visit www.rosewoodranch.com or call 800-845-2211.
About Monte Nido & Affiliates
Monte Nido & Affiliates is a leading provider of eating disorder therapy, offering inpatient, residential and day treatment programs. Founded in 1996, Monte Nido & Affiliates currently operates programs in fifteen states, with inpatient and residential programs being Joint Commission accredited. Monte Nido & Affiliates includes five distinct eating disorder program brands: Monte Nido, Walden Behavioral Care, Rosewood Centers, Oliver-Pyatt Centers, and Clementine.
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KINGSPORT, Tenn. (WJHL) — An incident that prompted several school lockdowns on Monday stemmed from a man’s false report that someone had shot him and fled the scene, police say.
Kingsport authorities say that when they arrived at the Cypress and Ash streets intersection at 1:15 p.m., officers found two people — a man and another adult whose gender was not specified — with non-life-threatening injuries from a gunshot.
The duo allegedly lied to police, claiming a third individual had shot them and then ran with the gun to a neighborhood nearby. However, investigators determined that the man had “negligently shot himself in the hand,” with the bullet passing through and hitting the other person.
“This lie led to multiple (completely unnecessary) school lockdowns and a significant waste of valuable time and law enforcement resources searching for a potentially ‘armed and dangerous’ suspect that did not exist,” a Kingsport Police Department (KPD) spokesperson said.
Police recovered the gun, and charges are pending against the unidentified suspects. The investigation remains ongoing. This is a developing story; stay updated on-air and online at WJHL.com. | https://www.wjhl.com/news/crime/kpd-man-shoots-self-in-hand-lies-that-someone-else-shot-him/ | 2022-09-20 13:09:58 | 0 | https://www.wjhl.com/news/crime/kpd-man-shoots-self-in-hand-lies-that-someone-else-shot-him/ |
Morning Edition continues its popular Fourth of July tradition of reading the Declaration of Independence on the air. NPR Online offers a multimedia presentation featuring the names and faces of the NPR hosts, reporters, newscasters and commentators reading the nation's founding document.
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MADRID (AP) — Prosecutors in Spain said Friday they would ask a court to sentence Colombian pop star Shakira to eight years and two months in prison, if she is convicted in her expected trial for alleged tax fraud.
Shakira, whose full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, is charged with failing to pay the Spanish government 14.5 million euros ($15 million) in taxes between 2012 and 2014. The prosecutors said they would also seek a fine of 24 million euros ($24 million).
The indictment details six charges against Shakira. The singer this week rejected a settlement deal offered by prosecutors, opting to go to trial instead. A trial date has yet to be set.
Her publicists in London said in a statement Friday that Shakira “has always cooperated and abided by the law, demonstrating impeccable conduct as an individual and a taxpayer.” The publicists accused the Spanish Tax Agency of violating her rights.
Shakira’s Spanish public relations team said earlier this week that the artist has deposited the amount she is said to owe, including 3 million euros in interest.
Prosecutors in Barcelona have alleged the Grammy winner spent more than half of each year between 2012 and 2014 in Spain and should have paid taxes in the country.
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W.Va. announces $147M opioid settlement with CVS, Walmart
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Walmart and CVS Pharmacy have settled with the state of West Virginia for a combined total of $147 million in a lawsuit over the companies’ roles in contributing to the oversupply of prescription drugs that fueled the opioid epidemic in the country’s most impacted state, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Tuesday.
Walmart and CVS were two lawsuits that were part of a larger trial that was pushed back to June of next year along with Kroger and Walgreens. Morrisey recently announced a settlement with Rite Aid for up to $30 million to resolve similar litigation.
The lawsuits allege the pharmacies’ contributions to the oversupply of prescription opioids in the state have caused “significant losses through their past and ongoing medical treatment costs, including for minors born addicted to opioids, rehabilitation costs, naloxone costs, medical examiner expenses, self-funded state insurance costs and other forms of losses to address opioid-related afflictions and loss of lives.”
It brings the total settlements by the state in opioid lawsuits to $875 million, including $296 million with manufacturers, $400 million with wholesalers and $177.5 million involving pharmacies.
“These settlements won’t bring back the lives lost from the opioid epidemic, but these and other settlements will hopefully provide significant help to those affected the most by this crisis in our state,” Morrisey said during a news conference. “This development also avoided a costly and lengthy trial and at the end of the day, West Virginia will have the highest per capita settlement results in the nation fighting for our people.”
Walmart agreed to a settlement of just over $65 million and CVS for $82.5 million. Morrisey said the deal with CVS includes a provision that means West Virginia can still receive money from any future national settlements that arise.
The money from all opioid settlements will be distributed throughout the state to abate the opioid crisis.
In August, West Virginia cities and counties reached a $400 million tentative settlement with three major U.S. drug distributors: AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson. In April, Morrisey announced the state would receive $99 million in a settlement finalized with Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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14-year-old suspect still on the run one year after shooting that killed 3 teens in Garland
GARLAND, Texas - It has been one year since a shooting at Garland convenience store killed three teenagers, including a mother's innocent 14-year-old son.
"Me and my family, it's not the same no more. At all," said Lluneli Lopez, the mother of Xavier Gonzalez.
Police say the alleged killer shot four teenagers, killing three and injuring one other.
"There's four families you know that are dealing with tragedy all caused by the actions of Abel Acosta," said Garland police detective Lucas Shupe.
Police still don't know Acosta's location.
READ MORE: Police release 14-year-old, charge man for Garland gas station murders
"It is my belief that he had help from his family," Lopez said.
His family says they still do not know his location.
"I wish we knew."
Investigators say they are tight-lipped.
"A lot of people are just wondering where he's at."
Abel Acosta is on the run.
"And I just can't believe a 14-year-old boy is hiding. Somebody is helping him out there. His family's helping him out there. Somebody," said Lopez.
Garland police say the 14-year-old Acosta shot and killed three teenage boys inside a convenience store off West Walnut Street, the day after Christmas in 2021. FOX 4 was there following the murders.
A 15-year-old employee was injured.
17-year-old Rafael Garcia, 16-year-old Ivan Noyala and 14-year-old Xavier Gonzalez were killed.
Gonzalez was buying tacos for his family.
"So when he got here to the house he told my dad, ‘How about some tacos from the corner?’ And my dad said yeah. And he went for the tacos and didn’t come back," said Lopez.
He was in the wrong place at the wrong time, according to police.
"He's innocent. Yeah. He had nothing to do with anything that was going on," said Detective Shupe.
Shupe believes Acosta was targeting Garcia and Noyala in retaliation because of a prior disturbance.
READ MORE: Garland shooting: Suspect had prior altercation with victims, police say
"The surveillance footage was key," he said.
Surveillance footage appears to show Acosta firing into the store. The last reported images of Acosta before he vanished.
"It was certainly family members in Garland that helped him get away. Now, who they involved after that, ultimately I would think it would be family," said Shupe. "Obviously that’s not immediate family because we know who that is."
Abel Acosta's father, Richard Acosta, is charged with capital murder because police say he was his son's getaway driver.
Garland police say they believe Richard Acosta knew what he was going to do that night.
READ MORE: Garland shooting: Abel Acosta's father didn't know about shooting, attorney claims
Acosta turned himself in the day after the killings, but he's not talking.
"He did not cooperate because he requested a lawyer and said he did not want to talk to us," said Shupe.
Garland police say Acosta has not given any sort of conversation on the record.
"I would think, this is my opinion, that if you know nothing happened why would you not talk to us and tell us everything that you know?" said Shupe.
Garland police say that other family members are also not cooperating.
"We've questioned them multiple times. We've questioned many family members," said Shupe. "All of them stick with the story of ‘we don’t know where he's at. We don't know anything about it.'"
FOX 4 asking family members what they know, first making a stop at Abel Acosta's mother's home in Garland.
"We ain't trying to talk about that," a woman said when we came to the door.
Down the street, where police say Richard Acosta lived before he was taken to jail, a family member says she does not know where the teenager is.
"We're still looking for him," the family member said.
FOX 4 pressed for more answers leading to this exchange.
"The bad people have him," the family member said.
[REPORTER: "Say that again?"]
"The bad people, that's the people that have him."
[REPORTER: "The bad people have him? Who are the bad people?"]
She did not elaborate.
Police are not buying what family members are saying.
Community members are sending in tips, but not the perfect tip.
"Some of those answers, I think what you’re asking, has been ‘He’s in Mexico.’ Okay, well, where in Mexico? Mexico’s a big place." said Shupe. "Unfortunately, none of those people have been able to narrow that down for us."
Garland police say the tips have slowed down.
They need someone with detailed information to come forward.
"There are rewards for that as well," said Shupe.
While authorities search for Abel Acosta, his father's trial is scheduled for Feb. 6, 2023.
"He's trying to act like he didn't know what was going on. He knows for a fact what he did, and he's just taking the fall for it to save his son's life," said Lopez.
Gonzalez's murder wrecked his family.
"We don't have him here. The last time I spent with him was Christmas," Lopez said.
His mother might never have closure.
"And it's not fair. It's not fair how they took his life away." she said.
She wants justice for her baby boy, whose smile she says would light up any room.
"He was a really smart little kid," Lopez said. "He would love sports, he would love horses."
"He always had a smile. Always."
Garland police want to make sure the public is aware that reward money is available for information leading to the arrest and indictment of Abel Acosta. As for his father, Richard Acosta, his attorney, Heath Harris, has not responded to multiple requests for comment. | https://www.fox4news.com/news/abel-acosta-garland-convenience-store-one-year-later | 2022-12-27 03:00:39 | 1 | https://www.fox4news.com/news/abel-acosta-garland-convenience-store-one-year-later |
Andy Reid could be coaching for the last time today at Super Bowl LVII.
Jay Glazer of Fox Sports reports that he spoke to Reid, asked if this could be his last game, and Reid didn’t say no.
“I’m not getting any younger. I still have a young quarterback. I have a decision I have to make after this game,” Reid told Glazer.
Reid said he’s trying to savor the experience more than he has in the previous Super Bowls he coached. Reid will turn 65 next month, and he knows he’s closer to the end of his career than the beginning. | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/andy-reid-on-possibly-retiring-i-have-a-decision-to-make-after-this-game | 2023-06-30 15:15:31 | 1 | https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/andy-reid-on-possibly-retiring-i-have-a-decision-to-make-after-this-game |
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As an intersex person, Alicia Roth Weigel knows that biological sex is more complicated than two boxes on a birth certificate.
"Intersex people are born with physical traits that don't fit neatly into a 'male' or 'female' box," Weigel says. "We have combinations of hormones, chromosomes, internal reproductive organs, external genitalia that just doesn't fit neatly on one of those two binary options that you were taught in elementary biology class are the only options."
Weigel, who identifies as she/they, was born with androgen insensitivity syndrome — a condition in which a person has both X and Y chromosomes, but does not respond to male hormones. Though Weigel presented as female at birth, tests revealed that she lacked a uterus and ovaries, and that she had internal testes.
Citing the risk of testicular cancer, Weigel's doctors convinced her parents to have her testes surgically removed, but Weigel now says the cancer risk was overstated — and that the removal of her testes as an infant led to complications later in life.
"By removing my testes, they basically put my body into artificial hormone withdrawal and didn't give me new hormones until a certain age when they decided it was time to induce puberty on my body," she says. "Puberty that would have happened naturally on its own had they left my body intact."
An advocate for the rights of intersex people, Weigel is one of three intersex people profiled in Julie Cohen's documentary Every Body. Cohen co-directed (along with Betsy West) the documentaries RBG, Julia and Gabby Giffords Won't Back Down. She says Every Body was inspired by the story of David Reimer, a Canadian man whose botched circumcision led to him being castrated as a baby and raised as a girl.
Though the sex researcher who treated Reimer maintained that a child's gender was malleable until the age of 2 or 3, Cohen says Reimer's case ultimately proved otherwise. Over a period of time, he assume a male gender identity, started taking male hormones and eventually had surgery to reconstruct a penis.
"David always felt uncomfortable [as a girl] and even went as far as always trying to urinate standing up because he actually knew he was a boy," Cohen says. "Ultimately, the parents broke down and told him the truth. ... They thought he would be horrified by this information. In fact, he was incredibly relieved because now his whole childhood made more sense to him."
Interview highlights
On the notion that biological sex exists on a spectrum
"Intersex" is really an umbrella term. It encompasses a wide variety of combinations. But what we all share is that our anatomy doesn't fit super neatly into a binary box.
Alicia Roth Weigel: I think society understands at this point that sexuality is a spectrum. Some people are gay, some are straight, a lot are in-between. And society is also starting to understand that gender is a spectrum, that you're not just a man or a woman, but there's a lot in between there, too. What society hasn't quite learned yet is that sex is also a spectrum. ... "Intersex" is really an umbrella term. It encompasses a wide variety of combinations. But what we all share is that our anatomy doesn't fit super neatly into a binary box.
On growing up intersex
Weigel: I was told that ... I had a problem and it was being fixed and I should never talk to anyone about it. ... I was told that I had testes that could become cancerous, and that's why they were removed. And that was part of this pathological syndrome that I should never tell anyone about, because it is shameful. ...
I felt like a freak my whole life. And that led me to a bunch of different behaviors to "compensate" for being a freak. On the positive side, I became a tri-varsity athlete. I got stellar grades. I went to the Ivy League school. I did all the extracurriculars to try to prove to the world that I was worthy of love, because I didn't fundamentally believe that based on how I was raised. Those are the positives. The negatives were I started abusing a lot of different substances very young, and that was to try to obliterate these feelings of shame and isolation that I felt. And having to lie to the world about who I was.
On undergoing surgery to remove her testes as an infant
Weigel: What we now know, looking at the data, is my risk of getting testicular cancer was only somewhere between one and 5%, and much later in life — that that cancer never happens in childhood for people born like me, or very rarely, if it ever does. And so because of a somewhere between one and 5% risk of cancer, they decided to remove my hormone-producing organs without asking me. And the other kicker is your testes or your ovaries, they do a lot more than just control the way that you develop in terms of your gender traits. They can control things such as bone density, how your organs develop in a variety of different ways. ... And by [removing my testes], because my body was in hormone withdrawal, it started leaching calcium from my bones. ... And so essentially, by trying to fix something that wasn't even broken, they created problems. By trying to fix me, they broke me. ...
By trying to fix me, they broke me.
There are major organizations, like the United Nations, that defines these surgeries as torture. ... Genital mutilation is not something that only happens in far off tribes in Africa. It happens in accredited hospitals across the United States each and every day. And yet society has such an aversion to curiosity, to, rather than "othering" something that is different, embracing it and learning about it. And that's where my anger is. It's like we need to teach our children, who will then become adults, that we need to remain curious and open minded and be open to learning and be open to loving. Because only then will these surgeries really stop. And only then will intersex kids be able to be raised out as who we truly are.
On how David Reimer's case was used to justify surgery on intersex infants
Cohen: This actually did impact the medical literature and the whole study of intersex infants, because this case, although David Reimer wasn't intersex, this case was used as the proof, as the justification for performing surgeries on intersex children. Like if you can make a boy a girl through surgery, then certainly you can take an intersex child somewhere on a spectrum and raise that child as a girl and they can be happy and healthy. It wasn't true even in this test case. But that ... false interpretation spread fairly fairly widely. And this case was used as a justification for [surgery] on intersex infants and children.
On how current legislation aimed at the trans community also impacts the intersex community
Weigel: The unfortunate bit is the world doesn't know what intersex means yet. And so when they read these bills, they don't know what that means. But we are explicitly written into all of these anti-trans health care laws across the country. These laws say: Deny surgeries and hormones to trans people who are asking for them with consent. But you can continue to force those same exact surgeries and those same exact hormones on intersex babies who are not only too young to consent, but are too young to speak. ...
So unfortunately intersex is on the agenda. A common misconception that I like to correct is that Republicans actually very much know about intersex individuals because they have written us into their bills targeting the trans community. So unfortunately, the Republicans have done their homework. They know that intersex people exist and they are actively targeting us. The Democrats unfortunately have not, and they don't even know that we exist in order to protect us. So I do like to clarify that misconception because one side has done their homework and are using it to hurt us. One the other side needs to do their homework to protect us from those who seek to harm us.
Heidi Saman and Seth Kelley produced and edited this interview for broadcast. Bridget Bentz, Molly Seavy-Nesper and Carmel Wroth adapted it for the web.
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Above video courtesy of Jim Andelin and the Metro Richmond Zoo.
CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) – A zookeeper at the Metro Richmond Zoo helped teach an orangutan how to breastfeed her newborn baby.
According to the zoo, Zoe the orangutan’s first baby had been hand-raised, so when she delivered her second baby on Dec. 12 she needed guidance with breastfeeding.
It was the zoo’s veterinarian who contacted Whitlee Turner, a zookeeper and mother of a newborn herself, to ask if she would breastfeed her baby Caleb in front of Zoe to give the orangutan a feeding lesson.
Turner agreed and she and her son arrived at the orangutan’s indoor enclosure soon after the birth of Zoe’s unnamed baby boy.
“I just had my breastfeeding bra on, and I was able to show [Zoe] everything with zero modesty. I wanted her to be able to see the whole process because orangutans don’t wear shirts. I wanted her to be able to see my breasts and see Caleb and be able to see him rooting and looking for it and the latch,” Turner said. “The whole time she just kept watching me curiously. She didn’t immediately breastfeed her baby, but she was definitely watching the whole time.”
According to the zoo, Zoe nursed her baby for the first time less than 24 hours later.
In addition to Turner’s demonstration, Zoe was shown videos of orangutan mothers giving birth and caring for their young in the months leading up to the birth of her own baby. Jessica Gring, a lead zookeeper, said that she even showed Zoe how to hold and nurse a baby using a stuffed animal orangutan.
“I would have [the stuffed animal] so it was going around my waist and around my neck just like a baby would be clinging onto [Zoe’s] side,” Gring said. “I was able to grab some biscuits on the ground and pretend like I was eating them while I was holding the baby. I was able to show [Zoe] and spread [the stuffed animal’s] legs a little bit and hold them up to the front so [Zoe] would see and check it out. After he was born, [Zoe] immediately came over and did the exact same thing and showed me and let me look at his feet and his body.”
The Metro Richmond Zoo says that Zoe and her baby are healthy and bonding well. They can be seen daily from the Safari Train Ride.
“I had a really hard time in the beginning as a new mom with my breastfeeding journey. [I] required a lot of guidance and help before we really figured it out,” Turner said. “I think it was really special being able to share this with [Zoe] and help her in her journey. Whether it was an orangutan or a human, I just want to be able to help any new mom.” | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/orangutan-learns-how-to-nurse-from-breastfeeding-zookeeper-at-virginia-zoo/ | 2023-03-31 19:55:08 | 1 | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/orangutan-learns-how-to-nurse-from-breastfeeding-zookeeper-at-virginia-zoo/ |
What's the difference between a tropical storm and a subtropical storm?
Meteorologists use words like tropical, subtropical and extratropical all the time during hurricane season. Here is what they mean.
Hurricane season can bring out a seemingly endless alphabet soup of terms that meteorologists use to describe everything from storms to the damage they can cause.
For example, there are actually a few different varieties of low-pressure systems that can cause trouble in the tropics.
What is an extratropical cyclone?
An extratropical cyclone is the type of low-pressure system that most of us are used to seeing on the weather map with fronts attached to them.
This type of storm is a cold-core low, meaning its primary energy source is the contrast of cold and warm air. This happens because warm air is less dense than cold air. As cold air, behind the front, pushes into the warm air, the warm air is forced up and out of the way. This lift often creates clouds and precipitation.
According to the National Weather Service, these types of systems can be massive with a diameter of 1,250 miles, and a cold front that extends for hundreds of miles toward the equator.
What is a tropical storm?
In order for a low-pressure system to become a tropical one, it has to develop a warm core. That means its main source of energy comes from the latent heat of condensation. Warm, moist air over the warm ocean rises, water vapor condenses into droplets and heat is released. As the newly warmed air continues to rise (think hot air balloon) it pulls in more humid air up from the surface of the water.
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This is why meteorologists look at sea surface temperatures. Generally, the sea needs to be near 80 degrees or above and that warm water needs to be about 150 feet deep.
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Once the storm system becomes better organized and has maximum sustained winds of between 39 and 73 mph, it is designated a tropical storm. It is then given a name off one of six rotating lists.
The wind field of tropical storms is usually more compact than an extratropical cyclone.
What is a subtropical storm?
As a tropical storm moves into cooler water, it will begin to transition to a cold-core system. It's during this transition that a tropical storm can become subtropical.
HERE ARE THE BUZZWORDS YOU'LL HEAR DURING HURRICANE SEASON
A subtropical storm has characteristics of both tropical and extratropical cyclones. Most of its energy is derived from the clash of warm and cold air, but the cyclone does not have fronts and is cold-core in the upper levels of the atmosphere.
Like tropical systems, a subtropical storm has a well-defined center and a closed circulation. However, the area of maximum winds within the circulation is farther away from the center and there is less symmetry, according to the NWS.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TROPICAL DEPRESSION, TROPICAL STORM AND HURRICANE?
These storms generally produce less rain than a typical tropical system.
A subtropical cyclone can get stronger, but it must transition to a warm-core cyclone before it can be called a tropical storm or a hurricane.
What is a remnant low?
If a tropical system weakens and loses its tropical characteristics it becomes post-tropical. It will lose its organized thunderstorm activity. Once the maximum sustained winds in the system drop to 21 mph it is called a remnant low.
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Statistics after 9 games
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ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Tests on Buffalo Bills star pass rusher Von Miller’s injured right knee showed no tear to the anterior cruciate ligament, a person with direct knowledge of the injury told The Associated Press.
Coach Sean McDermott has already ruled Miller out of next week’s game against the New England Patriots. The person who detailed Miller’s test results spoke to The AP on the condition of anonymity because the team has not revealed that information.
ESPN first reported the test results on Miller.
McDermott on Friday declined to discuss the severity or nature of the injury sustained in a 28-25 win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving.
“We’re just going to take it one week at a time,” McDermott said. “There will be more testing and whatnot that gets involved. But I’ll just keep it at that for now.”
Miller was hurt late in the second quarter. He was pushing his way through the right side of the Lions’ line when his knee bent awkwardly at the same time center Frank Ragnow stepped on Miller’s right ankle.
Miller walked off the field on his own, and he was examined briefly on the sideline before being carted off. The Bills finished the game with just three defensive ends. Greg Rousseau and A.J. Epenesa didn’t play because of ankle injuries.
Miller is the NFL’s active leader in sacks with 123 1/2, and he ranks 19th on the career list. He leads Buffalo with eight sacks, which was tied for 10th in the NFL entering this weekend.
“He’s a future Hall of Famer for a reason,” McDermott said, when asked how big of an impact Miller’s absence presents. “That said, we’ve got to move forward this week. And the person or the people responsible to step in and step up have got to do the job, and that’s the way it goes.”
McDermott said Rousseau and Epenesa are improving, but couldn’t say whether they can play next week. He said the same applies to middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (groin/heel) and center Mitch Morse (elbow/ankle), who both did not play on Thursday as well as left tackle Dion Dawkins, who hurt his ankle against Detroit.
McDermott said cornerback Christian Benford is week to week after hurting his oblique.
Buffalo (8-3) has won two straight since a two-game skid, and it travels to play Patriots (6-5) on Thursday. The Bills are scheduled to return to practice on Sunday.
The Bills made a major splash by signing the 33-year-old Miller to a six-year contract in March after he won his second Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams. Miller spent his first 10-plus years in Denver before being traded to Los Angeles.
The injury could be the second significant one for Miller in three years. He missed the entire 2020 season with an ankle injury. Otherwise, he’s proven durable, playing 15 or more games in 10 of his 12 seasons. The injury is to the same knee that forced Miller to miss seven games in 2013.
His injury will further test the depth of a Bills defense that hasn’t been healthy all season.
The injuries have depleted Buffalo’s secondary in particular. Starting safety Micah Hyde is on injured reserve after hurting his neck in Week 2. And Buffalo finally welcomed back starting cornerback Tre’Davious White on Thursday. He was eased in by playing 16 snaps against the Lions in his first game since tearing a ligament in his left knee a year ago on Thanksgiving.
“I thought he looked really strong. He looked really good. Moved well. Played physical,” McDermott said of White. “I think it was a good step in the right direction there.”
The strains have shown on defense, which has allowed 300-plus yards in each of its past seven games. It’s the worst stretch since an eight-game run in 2017 during McDermott’s first season as coach.
Buffalo has allowed 21 or more first downs in eight straight games, the worst such run in franchise history.
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LONDON (AP) — Thousands of nurses in Britain walked out Wednesday in a new protest over pay, with no end in sight to a wave of strikes that has piled pressure on the U.K.‘s overburdened public health system.
Two 12-hour strikes on Wednesday and Thursday affect about a quarter of hospitals and clinics in England. Emergency care and cancer treatment will continue, but thousands of appointments and procedures are likely to be postponed.
Nurses, ambulance crews, train drivers, airport baggage handlers, border staff, driving instructors, bus drivers and postal workers have all walked off their jobs in recent months to demand higher pay amid a cost-of-living crisis.
Inflation in the U.K. hit a 41-year high of 11.1% in October, driven by sharply rising energy and food costs, before easing slightly to 10.5% in December.
The nurses’ union has been seeking a pay raise of 5% above inflation, though it has said it will accept a lower offer. The Conservative government argues that double-digit public sector pay increases will drive inflation even higher.
“Unaffordable pay hikes will mean cutting patient care and stoking the inflation that would make us all poorer,” Health Secretary Steve Barclay wrote in the Independent newspaper.
The government also has angered unions by introducing a bill that will make it harder for key workers to strike by setting ”minimum safety levels” for firefighters, ambulance services and railways that must be maintained during a walkout.
The Royal College of Nurses union has announced two more strike days next month, when disruption across the economy looks set to intensify. Feb. 1 is shaping up to be the most disruptive day yet, with walkouts by teachers, train drivers, civil servants and university staff. Ambulance staff are due to announce more strike dates later Wednesday.
Pat Cullen, head of the Royal College of Nursing, said the union had “extended an olive branch, in fact the whole tree, to government” and urged health officials to “get round a table and let’s stop the strikes so we don’t have to continue this into February.”
“I would say to the prime minister this morning: If you want to continue to have strikes, then the voice of nursing will continue to speak up on behalf of their patients and that’s exactly what you will get,” she told ITV. | https://www.qcnews.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-uk-nurses-stage-new-walkout-as-strike-wave-intensifies/ | 2023-01-18 11:31:55 | 0 | https://www.qcnews.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-uk-nurses-stage-new-walkout-as-strike-wave-intensifies/ |
HOUSTON, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Evantic, a portfolio company of Edgewater Capital Partners, in continuing its strategy as an advanced materials engineered components platform, has acquired Vertec Polymers, Inc. ("Vertec Polymers"). Vertec Polymers is a designer and manufacturer of highly engineered PEEK, PPS, PTFE, PFA, and other advanced polymeric materials through its R&D laboratory and testing facility. Vertec Polymers' material extends the life of its customers components in mission critical applications for seals, back up rings, vanes, bushings, and other machined components in the Energy, Life Sciences, Food & Beverage, and Industrial markets. Vertec Polymers joins Evantic's existing portfolio of innovative providers of high-performance engineered solutions, Altamira Material Solutions and Precision Fluorocarbon.
The addition of Vertec Polymers to the Evantic family enhances the collective offering to both new and existing customers through:
- Development of custom polymeric solutions targeting properties such as thermal conductivity, ductility, sealability, extrusion, elongation, and friction reduction to increase life to specific application requirements
- Injection molding and hot compression molding of PEEK, PPS, PFA, polypropylene, and other advanced polymeric thermosets
- Unique engineering and machining capabilities with tight tolerances of +/- 0.0005"
- Robust portfolio of engineered machined components and material shapes
- In-depth design, materials selection and engineering expertise
- Quality, speed and agility to deliver end-to-end custom solutions and enhanced product performance
"Together, Altamira, PFI, and now Vertec Polymers, create an organization that has the scale and capabilities to manufacture complex polymer products to exacting standards, consistently, from prototype to serial volume, and can work with our customers to ensure that the "ideal" material solution is utilized to address the most challenging operating environments," noted Bob Girton, Partner, Edgewater Capital Partners and Chairman of the Board of Evantic.
"Our strong materials development expertise and injection molding capabilities will complement Evantic's existing machining capabilities," stated Shawn Smith, President and CEO of Vertec Polymers. "We look forward to being a part of the Evantic brand to better serve Vertec Polymers' long-tenured customer base and delivering new high performance polymer products and materials to best serve Evantic's customers."
Tamara Horne, CEO of Evantic noted that "As a result of Vertec Polymers joining the Evantic family, the combined businesses will better serve our existing customer base through enhanced R&D and material science capabilities. The portfolio of polymer products that we can offer to the market is significantly enhanced while at the same time being able to tailor materials to meet our customer's most challenging applications requirements."
Edgewater retained Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP as legal counsel.
Founded in 2003, Vertec Polymers, Inc. is an advanced materials company specializing in the development and processing of high-performance polymers. Vertec Polymers applies polymer sciences, design, analytical testing, and machining knowhow for mission critical applications out of their R&D polymetric laboratory to produce turnkey solutions from their manufacturing facilities in Houston, TX. Staffed with experienced engineers and PhD experts, Vertec Polymers is equipped to help customers improve life in even the most challenging application conditions. For more information on Vertec Polymers, visit www.vertecpolymers.com.
Recently unified as one organization under the brand name Evantic, Altamira Material Solutions LP ("Altamira") and Precision Fluorocarbon LLC ("PFI") are manufacturers of high-performance, engineered components to the semiconductor, aerospace, energy, and industrial sectors. Altamira manufactures highly engineered machined components, PTFE shapes, gaskets, fluoropolymer etching products, film and tapes for custom applications and demanding environments. PFI manufactures tight tolerance machined components, custom diaphragms and bellows, and PTFE shapes for high performance applications. For more information on Evantic, visit www.evantic.com.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Edgewater Capital Partners is a sector-focused private equity firm investing in lower middle-market performance materials and services businesses. The firm has extensive experience and expertise in investing in the people, technology, and facilities to accelerate the growth trajectory of niche manufacturers of specialty chemicals, life sciences, advanced materials, and engineered components. Over twenty years of industry specific investing has allowed the firm to develop a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances common to these businesses. For more information on Edgewater Capital Partners, visit www.edgewatercapital.com.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A tin full of photographs taken across New Mexico 40 years ago will be returned to the family of the photographer who took them. Los Alamos native Robby Poore was working as a lighting designer in Albuquerque in the 1980s when someone gave him a canister of film which he kept over the years.
During the pandemic, he began scanning the photos. They showcased New Mexico’s scenery, culture, and people from the 1970s and 1980s. Poore started a Facebook page and someone eventually identified the photographer as Eloy Pacheco who died in 1982. Poore has since made a binder with the film negatives. He posted on the Facebook page that he will be traveling to New Mexico to return the photos and film to the Pacheco family. | https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/photographs-taken-of-new-mexico-40-years-ago-will-be-returned-to-family/ | 2022-07-14 00:52:05 | 0 | https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/photographs-taken-of-new-mexico-40-years-ago-will-be-returned-to-family/ |
PHOENIX (AP) — Dan Snyder’s future in the NFL as owner of the Washington Commanders remains in standby mode while his peers gathered at a posh resort for the league’s annual meetings and waited for news on the potential sale of the team.
A discussion on Snyder isn’t on the formal agenda this week, three people familiar with those details told The Associated Press on Monday. Still, Snyder was a hot topic of conversation despite his absence and even while quarterback Lamar Jackson’s trade request dominated headlines.
“I think he’s put the team up for sale. I believe that something is close to happening,” New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said. “I don’t know that for sure. We’ll wait and see what happens.”
Canadian billionaire Steve Apostolopoulos recently joined groups led by Josh Harris and Tilman Fertitta to bid on purchasing the Commanders. Once Snyder accepts an offer, he must submit the bidder’s name to the NFL for approval. That hasn’t happened yet, a person told the AP.
Last fall, with multiple investigations ongoing into the team’s workplace culture, finances and Snyder himself, he and wife Tanya hired a firm to “consider possible transactions.” Tanya continues to represent the team at league events.
Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has said there’s “merit to remove” Snyder as owner of the Commanders. That would take an unprecedented vote of 24 of the other 31 team owners to happen.
Snyder and his attorneys have demanded that NFL owners and the league indemnify him against future legal liability and costs if he sells the team, a person told the AP. Two owners said they were angered by Snyder’s demand for indemnification but told the AP that they want to let the sale process play out before taking any action.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said Snyder’s situation has changed their relationship.
“I think that it’s a little more formal, but I think it’s that way because of the various issues that are involved here,” Jones said. “It’s not ‘lovey-dovey,’ but it’s not really strained in any way.”
Snyder and the team are still under investigation by former U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White, who was retained by the league to look into various aspects of the organization stemming from a congressional review into workplace misconduct that also included a referral to the Federal Trade Commission for potential business improprieties.
A spokesperson declined to comment when asked if Snyder had refused to speak with White, saying it’s a confidential matter between the club and the league.
Snyder is facing other civil suits and investigations.
The Attorney General for the District of Columbia filed two suits in civil court against the Commanders late last year: one for a scheme to cheat fans out of ticket money and another naming Snyder, Commissioner Roger Goodell and the league, saying they colluded to deceive fans about an investigation into the team’s workplace culture that ended with a $10 million fine and no written report. The Commanders settled with the state of Maryland, agreeing to return security deposits to former season ticket holders and pay a $250,000 penalty.
An investigation by the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform, launched in October 2021 and including testimony from Snyder, Goodell and many others, said the team fostered a toxic workplace culture.
Other news out of Monday’s meetings included:
LIFE-SAVING COALITION
The NFL has launched The Smart Heart Sports Coalition, a collaboration among various organizations advocating to adopt evidence-based policies that will prevent fatal outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest among high school students.
“The NFL has a history of stepping up on challenging issues,” league executive Anna Isaacson said. “Damar Hamlin’s life was saved. We want to save more lives.”
The coalition includes the NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS, NHL, NCAA, the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, Korey Stringer Institute, National Athletic Trainers’ Association and Damar Hamlin’s Chasing M’s Foundation.
League executive Jeff Miller said it’s critical for schools to have policies in place to deliver CPR effectively and have immediate access to AEDs.
“If a school has an emergency-action plan in place, if they have somebody trained in CPR and they have access to an AED, a lot of the most tragic situations which unfortunately happen may be prevented.”
FUTURE HOSTS
League executive Peter O’Reilly said a vote on host cities for the Super Bowl in 2026 and the NFL draft in 2025 won’t take place this week. O’Reilly said it’s likely to be on the agenda for the May meetings.
Las Vegas hosts the Super Bowl next year and New Orleans will host the following one. Kansas City hosts the NFL draft next month and Detroit will host next year.
PRO BOWL GAMES
O’Reilly said the reimagined Pro Bowl with a week of activities and competition capped by flag football is here to stay. He said 100% of players surveyed favor the new format. ___
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Following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, many states are looking to restrict abortion or ban it entirely. In response, some people have shared purported recipes to induce an abortion at home.
An ER doctor took to Twitter to respond to a TikTok video that implied a plant called pennyroyal could function as an abortifacient, or something that can cause an abortion. “This is incredibly dangerous,” the doctor warned. “It can cause liver failure, seizures and DEATH.”
The person who originally posted the pennyroyal tea post to their TikTok account with 25,000 followers has since deleted the video. They’ve posted a series of apology videos after taking the original down.
THE QUESTION
Can pennyroyal, a proposed herbal abortifacient, cause death?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
Yes, pennyroyal can cause death. Do not use it to induce abortions.
WHAT WE FOUND
According to the UK’s National Biodiversity Network, pennyroyal is a plant in the mint family with a strong fragrance similar to spearmint. Two varieties of it, one native to Europe and one native to the U.S., have been used in a number of historical folk remedies. Some of these remedies involve ingesting the oil found in its leaves directly, and some involve drinking pennyroyal tea, which still contains the oil.
The National Capital Poison Center describes pennyroyal oil as a “potentially toxic folk remedy.”
“It is most notable for its use to induce menstruation and abortion,” the National Capital Poison Center says. “Use of pennyroyal oil has led to severe adverse reactions - and even death.”
According to the National Capital Poison Center, pennyroyal oil contains pulegone, a highly toxic, naturally occurring, organic compound. Pulegone can initially lead to gastrointestinal distress such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. It can later lead to liver and kidney failure which then results in bleeding, seizures, multiple organ failure and death.
Other side effects of ingesting pennyroyal oil, the National Library of Medicine’s MedlinePlus says, include nervous system damage, burning of the throat, fever, confusion, restlessness, dizziness, vision and hearing problems, high blood pressure and lung failure.
The National Capital Poison Center says there is no antidote for pennyroyal oil poisoning. Early treatment in a pennyroyal poisoning case is key.
Pennyroyal oil is extracted from the plant’s leaves, and is therefore present in pennyroyal tea. Although the National Institute of Health says pennyroyal tea has been used “without serious side effects,” MedlinePlus says there “isn't enough reliable information to know if pennyroyal is safe to use as a tea.” That’s because medical experts don’t know how much of the oil an adult can ingest before it becomes dangerous and then deadly.
Because of the dangers it poses and the unknowns regarding safe dosage, medical experts strongly caution people do not use pennyroyal in any way for any medical treatment, including abortion.
According to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, there are several reports from the last few decades of young women who took pennyroyal oil to induce abortion and died of multiorgan failure. The center also says there have been at least two cases of multiorgan failure in infants who were given pennyroyal herbal tea as home remedies.
Both MedlinePlus and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center say there is no scientific evidence to support the herb’s purported uses, including to induce abortion.
The viral TikTok also mentioned mugwort as an ingredient. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health says there isn’t enough evidence that mugwort, which is promoted as a remedy for digestive problems, irregular menstruation, high blood pressure, as a sedative, as a laxative and as a liver tonic, is actually beneficial for any of these conditions. More importantly, it says “very little research has been done on mugwort in people” and “little is known about whether it’s safe to take mugwort orally or to use it topically.”
You should never prepare your own herbal medicines, the National Capital Poison Center says, and you should always check with a healthcare provider before taking any traditional medicine, botanical product, tea, herb or dietary supplement.
“This will help them manage your care and keep you safe,” the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center says.
Isn’t this the herb Benjamin Franklin recommended for abortions?
One viewer reached out to VERIFY to ask about a separate claim — did Benjamin Franklin write instructions on how to end a pregnancy with herbs?
That claim is true, but it’s a recipe you shouldn’t try to use yourself.
According to the National Archives, Benjamin Franklin published a book called The American Instructor, a manual to just about everything the authors believed to be practical, in 1748. It was mostly a reprinting of a similarly titled book for British audiences by George Fisher, with some omissions and additions from Franklin himself.
One such guide in the book is for “suppression of the courses,” which is a how-to on "purging" what Franklin called "female infirmities." This recipe doesn’t use the word “abortion” directly, but it is made up of ingredients commonly believed to be abortifacients at the time.
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Virginia Tech vs. Ohio State Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - NCAA Tournament Elite Eight
Published: Mar. 26, 2023 at 4:38 PM MST|Updated: 2 hours ago
Monday's contest at Climate Pledge Arena has the Virginia Tech Hokies (30-4) taking on the Ohio State Buckeyes (28-7) at 9:00 PM (on March 27). Our computer prediction projects a 71-67 win for Virginia Tech, who is a small favorite based on our model.
Their last time out, the Hokies won on Saturday 73-64 over Tennessee.
Virginia Tech vs. Ohio State Game Info
- When: Monday, March 27, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET
- Where: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
- How to Watch on TV: ESPN
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Virginia Tech vs. Ohio State Score Prediction
- Prediction: Virginia Tech 71, Ohio State 67
Virginia Tech Schedule Analysis
- Against the No. 13 Duke Blue Devils on February 16, the Hokies registered their signature win of the season, a 61-45 home victory.
- The Hokies have 14 wins versus Quadrant 1 opponents, tied for the second-most in Division 1.
- Virginia Tech has tied for the eighth-most Quadrant 2 wins in the country (eight).
Virginia Tech 2022-23 Best Wins
- 61-45 at home over Duke (No. 13/AP Poll) on February 16
- 73-64 over Tennessee (No. 24/AP Poll) on March 25
- 59-56 on the road over Tennessee (No. 24/AP Poll) on December 4
- 58-37 over Duke (No. 13/AP Poll) on March 4
- 81-79 at home over Louisville (No. 17) on January 12
Ohio State Schedule Analysis
- The Buckeyes beat the No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers in a 79-75 win on March 4, which was their signature victory of the season.
- The Buckeyes have tied for the seventh-most Quadrant 1 victories in the country (11).
- Ohio State has tied for the 27th-most Quadrant 2 wins in the nation (six).
Ohio State 2022-23 Best Wins
- 79-75 over Indiana (No. 2/AP Poll) on March 4
- 73-61 over UConn (No. 6/AP Poll) on March 25
- 87-75 at home over Tennessee (No. 24/AP Poll) on November 8
- 96-77 on the road over Louisville (No. 17) on November 30
- 71-69 at home over North Carolina (No. 20/AP Poll) on March 20
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Virginia Tech Performance Insights
- The Hokies average 72.1 points per game (55th in college basketball) while allowing 56.6 per outing (22nd in college basketball). They have a +525 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 15.5 points per game.
- In conference action, Virginia Tech puts up fewer points per game (68.9) than its season average (72.1).
- The Hokies average 75.5 points per game at home, compared to 67.1 points per game in away games, a difference of 8.4 points per contest.
- In 2022-23, Virginia Tech is surrendering 53.2 points per game at home. In away games, it is allowing 61.9.
- In their last 10 games, the Hokies have been putting up 66.6 points per contest, an average that's a little lower than the 72.1 they've scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
Ohio State Performance Insights
- The Buckeyes are outscoring opponents by 12.2 points per game, with a +428 scoring differential overall. They put up 80.2 points per game (eighth in college basketball) and allow 68 per contest (274th in college basketball).
- In conference action, Ohio State is averaging fewer points (74.8 per game) than it is overall (80.2) in 2022-23.
- At home the Buckeyes are scoring 82.1 points per game, 4.1 more than they are averaging away (78).
- At home, Ohio State allows 64.9 points per game. On the road, it gives up 67.
- The Buckeyes are putting up 73 points per game over their past 10 games, which is 7.2 fewer points than their average for the season (80.2).
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NEW YORK (AP) — The FBI and Justice Department recently disrupted the activities of a hacking group that was sponsored by the North Korean government and that targeted U.S. hospitals with ransomware, ultimately recovering half a million dollars in ransom payments and cryptocurrency, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said Tuesday.
Monaco revealed new details of the attacks during a speech in which she encouraged organizations hit by ransomware to report the crime to law enforcement, both so that officials can investigate and so that they can help victim companies try to get ransom payments back.
In this case, Monaco said, a Kansas hospital that paid a ransom last year after being attacked by ransomware also contacted the FBI, which traced the payment and identified China-based money launderers who assisted the North Korean hackers in cashing out the illicit proceeds. The FBI was able to recover half a million dollars, including the entire ransom payment from the hospital.
“If you report that attack, if you report the ransom demand and payment, if you work with the FBI, we can take action,” Monaco said at the International Conference on Cyber Security, hosted by Fordham University. “We can follow the money and get it back; we can help prevent the next attack, the next victim; and we can hold cybercriminals accountable.”
U.S. officials in 2021 scrambled to confront a wave of high-profile ransomware attacks — in which hackers encrypt or lock up a victim’s data and demand exorbitant sums to return it — including against a crucial fuel pipeline on the East Coast. Though the pace of such large-scale, front-page attacks seems to have slowed, smaller targets — such as hospitals — continue to be affected.
FBI Director Christopher Wray said at the same conference that a particular challenge is that ransomware, once largely the province of garden-variety cyber criminals looking to extort cash, is now being increasingly deployed by hostile governments who are eager for destruction.
“The other thing we’re seeing more and more of is ransomware actors doing more than just locking up the system,” Wray said. “They’re exfiltrating the information, they’re threatening to release your proprietary information.”
This particular variant of ransomware, known as “Maui,” specifically targeted hospitals and public health organizations around the country.
Justice Department officials say the attack on the Kansas hospital, which they did not identify, took place in May 2021 when hackers encrypted the medical center’s files and servers. The hospital paid about $100,000 in Bitcoin to get its data back.
The department said that in addition to recovering the payment from the Kansas hospital, it also got back a payment from a health care provider in Colorado that was affected by the same Maui ransomware variant.
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Las Vegas police executed a search warrant related to the fatal drive-by shooting of Tupac Shakur, the latest turn in decades of investigations into the rapper's mythic and unsolved death.
Shakur was one of the most popular artists in the world at the time of his death at age 25. His legacy only grew after he was shot while driving on the Las Vegas strip in September 1996 and has served as the subject of dozens of books, films, podcasts, documentaries and television shows.
On Monday, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department searched a home in the suburb of Henderson, Nev., about 15 miles from where the shooting occurred. The police declined to comment further on the ongoing investigation.
But the news of the search has already added a fresh layer to years of speculation about the rapper's death, igniting new questions about what the case means — and what a resolution might look like.
How did Tupac die?
Shakur was shot on the night of Sept. 7, 1996, while driving home from a boxing match at the MGM Grand. He was in the passenger seat of a black BMW driven by Marion "Suge" Knight, who was the head of Death Row Records at the time.
While stopped at a red light, a white Cadillac pulled up next to the vehicle and opened fire, shooting Shakur several times. The rapper died from his injuries six days later.
After three decades and multiple investigations, no one has been arrested or charged in connection to the shooting.
What do we know about Monday's search?
During Monday's search, police emerged from patrol cars with their guns drawn, yelling for occupants to leave the house with their hands above their head, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, which cited a neighbor.
The outlet reported that no one appeared to be arrested in connection with the search.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Digital Turbine, Inc. ("Digital Turbine" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APPS) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Digital Turbine investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between August 9, 2021 and May 17, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
APPS investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Digital Turbine during the relevant time frame, you have until August 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson will return to the Fast and Furious franchise playing his character Luke Hobbs, the actor tweeted Thursday.
Johnson announced in 2021 that he would not be returning to the franchise but had a mid-credits cameo as Hobbs in the latest movie, “Fast X.” It turns out that won’t be the last we see of Hobbs.
Hope you’ve got your funderwear on…
HOBBS IS BACK.
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— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) June 1, 2023
“The next Fast and Furious film you’ll see the legendary lawman in will be the Hobbs movie that will serve as a fresh, new chapter and set up ‘Fast X: Part: II,'” Johnson tweeted. This 11th movie was originally thought to wrap up the main storyline, but Vin Diesel, who plays lead character Dominic Toretto, recently hinted that an additional movie may be in the works, giving the story a trilogy ending.
Johnson joined the “Fast and Furious” cast for 2011’s “Fast Five” and appeared in the next three movies, as well as the spinoff “Hobbs and Shaw,” which focused on his character and Jason Statham’s Deckard Shaw. Spinoffs like this, and the Hobbs movie mentioned by Johnson, leave room for the franchise to continue even if the main story ends.
After filming of the eighth movie, “The Fate of the Furious,” wrapped, Johnson made some negative comments about his co-stars, and he did not return for “F9,” reiterating in 2022 that he was done with the franchise despite Diesel’s overtures. Things seem to have changed.
“Last summer Vin and I put all the past behind us,” Johnson tweeted. “We’ll lead with brotherhood and resolve—and always take care of the franchise, characters, and fans we love.”
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3 women and a little girl die in shooting at Florida home
ORLANDO (WKMG) - The sheriff said two little girls hid when Shavell Jordan Jones started shooting around 4 a.m. Friday at a home on Myers.
Authorities said while he is in the hospital recovering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, detectives continue their search for answers.
“It’s never easy to make sense of these tragedies,” Orange County Sheriff John Mina said.
He said a 49-year-old woman, her two daughters and 4-year-old granddaughter are the victims of a shooting on Myers Drive on Friday morning.
Apparently what led up to this was some type of argument.
Detectives said a fight between the suspected shooter and his girlfriend led to him opening fire.
“At some point, Jones began to remove his belongings from the home and then re-entered the home and began shooting,” Mina said.
Two little girls, ages 4 and 6, survived.
“They hid under their blankets when the shooting started and, thankfully, we found them unharmed,” Mina said.
The sheriff said their mother, who was also shot, went to a neighbor’s house to call for help. That call led deputies to the tragic discovery.
“They entered the home on Myers Drive and found three women and a young child, all who are family members, dead from gunshot wounds to the head,” Mina said.
Investigators spent hours at the scene Friday, working to piece together what happened and why.
The sheriff calling the crime “horrific.”
“I’m a father, I can’t imagine or fathom such an incident,” Mina said.
He said this tragedy has left a mother without most of her family and two little girls without their sister.
“Although this will be very difficult for our detectives, as they are all mothers and fathers, aunts and uncles, they’re going to work very, very hard to find some answers and put the pieces together,” Mina said.
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The Aug. 14 Local Opinions essay by Virginia Education Secretary Aimee Guidera, “Virginia’s education future is now on the right track,” did not mention that a number of teachers in Virginia are leaving the profession, in part because of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) actions. In January, Mr. Youngkin issued his first executive order, which forbids teaching “inherently divisive concepts, including Critical Race Theory.” He then set up a tip line for people to report teachers and school administrators for promoting “divisive practices.” Virginia’s education future is definitely not on the right track.
Sharon Kotok, Arlington
Though I live in Maryland, I have two grandsons who were students in Loudoun County, so I have followed the news about the parents disrupting PTA meetings and making demands on the schools to censor the facts that they teach children.
Regarding Aimee Guidera’s Local Opinions essay about Virginia’s education being on the “right track”: Ms. Guidera said that Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) “ended the use of any form of discrimination in our classrooms” based on a report that “inherently divisive concepts” were being taught in Virginia’s schools. It should read that “because of the sensitivity of White children, we have ended the teaching of the true history of slavery and racism in our country because that is discriminating against these sensitive White children.” After all, it’s a divisive concept to teach in Virginia that the Civil War was about slavery, that slavery wasn’t good for the enslaved and that the attitude toward the enslaved by enslavers was racist, isn’t it? And let’s not even get into whether teaching children facts about sexual matters is so much worse than lying to them.
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NEW YORK (AP) — As the head of the nation's largest rooftop solar installer, Mary Powell has a stake in the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, which includes tax credits to make rooftop solar more affordable.
But the CEO of Sunrun's excitement about the bill's passage goes beyond business. Powell was passionate about climate change long before it was a topic at cocktail parties. Now that President Joe Biden has signed the legislation into law, Powell believes the residential solar industry's growth will accelerate, inching the nation closer to reaching its climate goals.
The Associated Press spoke with Powell about the impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act. Answers have been edited for length.
Q: How much will the Inflation Reduction Act boost the solar industry's growth?
A: We are seeing 33% year-over-year growth and incredible customer demand. At the same time, we’re still collectively as an industry in only 4% of the 77 million addressable homes.
I think mainstream America is really becoming very aware of the value of solar plus storage plus electric vehicles. So this legislation, it just makes my heart sing, because it means so many more customers who would benefit from having a more affordable, resilient, comfortable future will now be able to do that.
We have to go from 4% of the addressable market to a much higher number to hit the kinds of emissions goals that are in this act.
Q: Does the legislation make it easier for lower-income Americans to access solar energy?
A: Our average customer right now has an average household income of $50,000 to $100,000. So with the additional support in the bill for lower-income, working class families, we really expect that to continue to be the segment that grows by orders of magnitude. So we’re really thrilled about that.
This has some really good incentives that will help us grow the multifamily housing work that we’re doing now.
So many decisions that affect energy-related emissions are made at the kitchen table. This bill is packed with ways that, when that kitchen table conversation happens, customers can see, “Oh, my gosh, I could go with an electric vehicle and save money, I could go with solar and save money. I could get storage and save money.” And then you bundle it all together, and the average American in that lower working class could really save $1,800 a year, which when you’re balancing school budgets, health care, food costs, etc., that’s a meaningful number for so many Americans.
Q: Why is increasing the amount of solar on rooftops so important to you?
A: Grandpa’s grid solution cannot be the sole solution of the future. It is a really important part of the solution.
Some people don’t realize the solar we put on roofs in a given year adds up to the amount of capacity of a nuclear power plant. Just think about that. And that’s on roofs all across America. So when we pair storage with it, another thing I get super excited about is then how can we leverage those assets working with the grid operators, with the utilities, to actually lower the cost of the grid for all and to make it more resilient for all.
Q: How have attitudes about climate change evolved since you started?
A: I used the word climate change and I basically was told, “Oof. Don’t ever use that word. You’ll be viewed negatively, people won’t take you seriously.”
I definitely was the skunk at the garden party at any of the utility events that I went to, talking about customer obsession, talking about innovation, talking about a distributed grid, talking about climate change. So things have changed dramatically.
It’s just so exciting to me that now there’s so much national and international interest. There’s so much money being invested in climate solutions, technology solutions. It’s a complete sea change over the last couple of decades. So even though I would have liked this to have moved faster — it’s the way I’m wired — I can also see that things have changed pretty dramatically and this bill can be the catalyst for that next really big change we need to make as a society. | https://www.mrt.com/business/article/Sunrun-CEO-Powell-sees-need-for-more-rooftop-solar-17389114.php | 2022-08-22 12:43:48 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/business/article/Sunrun-CEO-Powell-sees-need-for-more-rooftop-solar-17389114.php |
Leading Fitness Franchise Brings Affordable Fitness and Health to Black and Brown Communities
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Retro Fitness, one of the fastest growing health club franchises, today announced the launch of Project LIFT, a new company initiative to open 500 health clubs in 50 Black and Brown communities across the country over the next 5 years. In partnership with the BlackRock Impact Opportunities Fund, and James Collins, Managing Partner of Eastwood Capital Partners, 70 Retro Fitness new health club locations are now underway. This program marks the largest development deal in the history of Retro Fitness.
According to a study completed by U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, African American and Non-Black Hispanic citizens have a higher obesity rate than other ethnic groups, regardless of socioeconomic status, which leads to side effects such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and many others that have only been amplified during the pandemic. Retro Fitness created this unrivaled program to help spearhead change and bring affordable exercise, health and fitness solutions to Black and Brown communities.
"We are excited to partner with James Collins on our Project LIFT initiative," said Andrew Alfano, Chief Executive Officer at Retro Fitness. "This investment is the largest development deal in the history of the company, more importantly we are proud that it is about making a significant difference in Black and Brown communities."
Retro Fitness is looking to incentivize others to take this journey with them. Project LIFT investors will benefit by receiving a waived franchise fee and 50% off year one royalties. Additionally, Retro Fitness will be donating a percentage of their royalties back to an organization within the community for the life of the business. This initiative further supports Retro Fitness' commitment to making a lasting, profound impact on the health club industry and the communities in which they serve.
"Retro Fitness' intentionality with Project LIFT greatly appealed to me as there's an opportunity to make a real impact by providing a true sense of community, expansive job opportunities, and access to a high-quality health club at an attainable price point," said James Collins, Managing Partner at Eastwood Capital Partners. "This partnership is a huge accomplishment for me, both personally and professionally, as we raise awareness on the importance of physical fitness, while giving back to these Black and Brown communities financially, and I encourage others to join us as we eagerly, and aggressively, expand."
As a world class franchise, Retro Fitness is one of the few franchisors in any industry that offers a true, full suite of services. In addition to real estate site selection and negotiation, construction and delivery of a true turnkey box, dedicated area managers and a Support Center for training and development, they also offer services that consist of an in-house media agency, call center, and more, all to ensure franchisees and investors are supported from the start.
For more information on Project LIFT and how to become an investor, please visit https://www.retrofitness.com/franchising/project-lift/
About Retro Fitness:
For nearly 20 years, Retro Fitness has been providing members with a timeless approach to exercise, health and fitness. With 175 health clubs open or in development, Retro Fitness is one of the fastest growing High Value-Low Price franchises in the United States. With a new executive leadership team led by former Starbucks executive, Andrew Alfano, Retro Fitness provides investors and franchisees with a full suite of services including real estate site selection, training, in-club support, marketing services, and operations to deliver a turnkey and operational solution.
About James Collins:
James Collins is an experienced private equity investor. During his 22 years of private equity investing, Collins has been an integral member of deal teams that have invested approximately $0.5 billion of equity capital in several platform investments – consumer products and retail, business services, communications, and transportation and logistics companies. Prior to working as a private equity investor, Collins worked as a strategic management consultant and mergers and acquisitions investment banker at Bain & Company, Inc. and Bowles Hollowell Connor & Co., respectively. Collins earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Howard University and his Master in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. He currently sits on corporate and not-for-profit boards of directors, including Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, Board of Directors, chairing its Finance, Investment and Audit Committee, and serving as a member of Points of Light's Executive Committee.
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Results of Phase 2b RESTORE trial for retinitis pigmentosa and six-month data for Phase 2 STARLIGHT trial for Stargardt disease expected in H1 2023
DALLAS, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanoscope Therapeutics Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing gene therapies for retinal degenerative diseases, today announced that clinical development of its Multi-Characteristic Opsin (MCO) gene therapy platform will be featured in two presentations at the 22nd Euretina Congress, taking place September 1-4, 2022, in Hamburg, Germany and online.
Details for the presentations are as follows:
Development of Novel Endpoints for the Study of Multi-Characteristic Opsin Enabled Vision Restoration in Patients with Advanced Retinitis Pigmentosa; Double-masked, Randomized, sham-controlled, Multicenter Phase 2b study
Presenter: Victor Hugo Gonzalez, M.D., Valley Retina Institute, McAllen, TX.
Session: IRD I
Date and Time: Thursday, September 1, 2022; 3:05 p.m. CEST
Location: Hall X1, Congress Centre Hamburg
Dr. Gonzalez will discuss Nanoscope's Phase 2b RESTORE trial, its most advanced clinical program. RESTORE trial results, along with six-month data from the Phase 2 STARLIGHT trial for Stargardt disease, are expected in H1 2023.
52 Week Safety and Efficacy of Optogenetic Therapy for Vision Restoration in Retinitis Pigmentosa Patients
Presenter: SriniVas R. Sadda, M.D., President and Chief Scientific Officer of the Doheny Eye Institute, the Stephen J. Ryan – Arnold and Mabel Beckman Endowed Chair, and Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA), David Geffen School of Medicine.
Session: IRD II
Date and Time: Friday, September 2, 2022; 3:29 p.m. CEST
Location: Hall X1, Congress Centre Hamburg
Dr. Sadda will discuss the safety and efficacy of intravitreal MCO Optogenetic Therapy for vision restoration in advanced retinitis pigmentosa patients in a Phase 1/2a study.
About Nanoscope Therapeutics Inc.
Nanoscope Therapeutics is developing gene-agnostic, sight restoring optogenetic therapies for the millions of patients blinded by retinal degenerative diseases, for which no cure exists. The company's lead asset, MCO-010, is presently in Phase 2b multicenter, randomized, double-masked, sham-controlled clinical trials in the U.S. for retinitis pigmentosa (NCT04945772) with top line data expected H1 2023. The company has also initiated a Phase 2 trial of MCO-010 therapy in Stargardt patients (NCT05417126). MCO-010 has received FDA orphan drug designations for RP and Stargardt. Preclinical assets include non-viral laser delivered MCO-020 gene therapy for geographic atrophy.
Investor Contact:
Argot Partners
212-600-1902
Nanoscope@argotpartners.com
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He was apparently out of fuel — and funds.
The FBI says a man toting a gas can robbed a bank just east of Downtown midday Friday.
Dubbed the “Out of Gas Robber” in an FBI news release, the agency says the man walked into the Bank of the West branch at 500 Martin Luther King Jr. NE around 12:20 p.m. and verbally demanded money from a teller.
“The robber received an undisclosed sum of money and left the bank,” the FBI said.
The suspect is described as Hispanic and around 6 feet, 2 inches tall and 160 pounds. He had a black bandana on his head and wore a white tank top, khaki pants and silver cross on a necklace while carrying a red gas can and lime-green bag.
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Another close game, another win for the Minnesota Vikings.
It looked Sunday as if the Vikings might put the New York Jets away handily, taking leads of 20-3 in the second quarter and 27-15 in the fourth. But nothing ever is easy for this team.
Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios dropped a pass in the end zone for the potential go-ahead score with 1:43 left in the game, then safety Camryn Bynum intercepted quarterback Mike White with 10 seconds remaining as the Vikings held on for a 27-22 win.
Because the Detroit Lions beat Jacksonville, 40-14, at Ford Field on Sunday the Vikings (10-2) did not clinch the NFC North. But the Vikings can sew up the division with a win next Sunday at Detroit (5-7). Green Bay (5-8) was eliminated from the division race despite a 28-19 win at Chicago.
The Jets (7-5) had two chances to win. On the first, Berrios dropped a perfect pass from White; the ball hit the turf as the receiver tried to pull it to his chest. After the Jets got the ball back, they had first-and-10 at the Vikings’ 19-yard line. But White threw three incompletions before Bynum picked him off at the goal line and slid to the turf to seal the win.
The Jets outgained the Vikings 486 yards to 287 but had to settle for five field goals by Greg Zuerlein.
Kirk Cousins threw for 173 yards and Dalvin Cook ran for 86 for the Vikings. White threw for 369 yards for the Jets and rookie Garrett Wilson had eight catches for 162 yards.
The Vikings started slow as Cousins misfired on his first five passes, but they eventually got going. With the scored tied 3-3 late in the third quarter, Minnesota got going after Cousins threw a seven-yard completion to K.J. Osborn on fourth-and-2 at the Jets 49. That led to a 4-yard touchdown run by Cook early in the fourth quarter for a 10-3 lead.
The Vikings extended the lead to 20-3 on a 14-yard touchdown run by Alexander Mattison and a 41-yard field goal by Greg Joseph later in the second quarter. The Jets did cut the deficit to 20-6 on a 60-yard field goal by Zuerlein just before halftime.
It marked the third 60-yard field goal the Vikings have given up this season, an NFL record. Zuerlein tied the record for the longest field goal ever at U.S. Bank Stadium after Brett Maher had made one from that distance two weeks earlier. Wil Lutz of New Orleans had a 60-yard boot against Minnesota on Oct. 2 in London.
Zuerlein added field goals of 35 yards and 30 yards in the third quarter to cut the deficit to 20-12. Then he added a 26-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter cut make it 20-15.
The Vikings took a 27-15 lead on a 10-yard touchdown pass from Cousins to Justin Jefferson with 8:33 left in the game. But the Jets came right back to score on 1-yard touchdown run by White to cut the deficit to 27-22 with 6:45 left in the game. White was initially ruled to have been stopped but the call was overturned after a replay challenge by the Jets.
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The Supreme Court’s biggest decisions are coming. Here’s what they could say
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is getting ready to decide some of its biggest cases of the term. The high court has 10 opinions left to release over the next week before the justices begin their summer break. As is typical, the last opinions to be released cover some of the most contentious issues the court has wrestled with this term including affirmative action, student loans and gay rights.
Here’s a look at some of the cases the court has left to decide from the term that began back in October:
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
The survival of affirmative action in higher education is the subject of two related cases, one involving Harvard and the other the University of North Carolina. The Supreme Court has previously approved of the use of affirmative action in higher education in decisions reaching back to 1978. But the justices’ decision to take the cases suggested a willingness to revisit those rulings. And when the high court heard arguments in the cases in late October, all six conservative justices on the court expressed doubts about the practice.
The Biden administration has said that getting rid of race-conscious college admissions would have a “destabilizing” effect that would cause the ranks of Black and Latino students to plummet at the nation’s most selective schools.
STUDENT LOANS
The justices will also decide the fate of President Joe Biden’s plan to wipe away or reduce student loans held by millions of Americans. When the court heard arguments in the case in February, the plan didn’t seem likely to survive, though it’s possible the justices could decide the challengers lacked the right to sue and the plan can still go forward.
Biden had proposed erasing $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those with incomes below $125,000 a year, or households that earn less than $250,000. He also wanted to cancel an additional $10,000 for those who received federal Pell Grants to attend college. The administration has said millions of borrowers would benefit from the program.
Regardless of what happens at the high court, loan payments that have been on hold since the start of the coronavirus pandemic three years ago will resume this summer.
GAY RIGHTS
A clash of gay rights and religious rights is also yet to be decided by the court. The case involves a Christian graphic artist from Colorado who wants to begin designing wedding websites but objects to making wedding websites for same-sex couples.
State law requires businesses that are open to the public to provide services to all customers, but the designer, Lorie Smith, says the law violates her free speech rights. She says ruling against her would force artists — from painters and photographers to writers and musicians — to do work that is against their beliefs. Her opponents, meanwhile, say that if she wins, a range of businesses will be able to discriminate, refusing to serve Black, Jewish or Muslim customers, interracial or interfaith couples or immigrants.
During arguments in the case in December, the court’s conservative majority sounded sympathetic to Smith’s arguments, and religious plaintiffs have in recent years won a series of victories at the high court.
RELIGIOUS RIGHTS
Another case that could end as a victory for religious rights is the case of a Christian mail carrier who refused to work on Sundays when he was required to deliver Amazon packages.
The question for the high court has to do with when businesses have to accommodate religious employees. The case is somewhat unusual in that both sides agree on a number of things, and when the court heard arguments in April both liberal and conservative justices seemed in broad agreement that businesses like the Postal Service can’t cite minor costs or hardships to reject requests to accommodate religious practices. That could mean a ruling joined by both liberals and conservatives.
Less clear, however, was how the justices might decide the particular worker’s case.
VOTING
As election season accelerates, the Supreme Court has still not said what it will do in a case about the power of state legislatures to make rules for congressional and presidential elections without being checked by state courts.
In a case out of North Carolina the justices were asked to essentially eliminate the power of state courts to strike down congressional districts drawn by legislatures on the grounds that they violate state constitutions.
But there’s a wrinkle. Since the justices heard arguments in the case in December, North Carolina’s state Supreme Court threw out the ruling the Supreme Court was reviewing after Republicans claimed control of that court. That could give the justices an out and let them dismiss the case without reaching a decision.
The high court could still take up a similar case from Ohio and reach a decision there, but it wouldn’t be until after the 2024 elections.
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The move stems from FSi's growth in the last year and will provide a modern hybrid work environment for FSi team members and allow closer contact with its customers.
VIENNA, Va., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FSi Strategies, a leading provider of Professional and Managed IT Services and recognized Microsoft Gold-Certified partner, announced today that it has relocated its headquarters from Washington, DC to Vienna, VA.
"The decision to relocate our offices to the Vienna, VA location is the latest in the ongoing development of our growing business." said Redha Morsli, President and CEO of FSi Strategies.
The new location in the heart of Tysons Corner in Vienna, VA offers a conveniently located, modern hybrid work environment equipped with integrated Microsoft Teams Rooms and premium on-site amenities that provide an optimal work environment for FSi Employees. The state-of-the-art theatre style training facility will host Microsoft Certified Trainer led workshops and trainings as part of FSi's Training and Adoption program.
"Our new office space promotes a positive and collaborative modern hybrid work environment that allows our team members to excel at delivering excellent services and support to FSi clients. FSi values our employees, and the move highlights our commitment to our growing team." said Morsli.
About FSi Strategies
FSi Strategies, located in Vienna, VA, is a user-experience focused Managed Service provider and recognized Gold Microsoft Partner with over 19 years of experience. As Microsoft Cloud experts, we provide strategic enterprise-class Modern Workplace IT solutions that engage your employees, accelerate productivity and collaboration, and optimize your environment securely. We engage strategically with your team to modernize your environment through Planning & Design, Implementation, Training & Adoption, Change Management, IT Support and Cloud Licensing.
Learn more at www.fsistrategies.com.
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Jupiter and Venus ‘kiss’ in the night sky
(CNN) – Venus may not be burning like a silver flame, but the planet lived up to its namesake, the Roman goddess of love, Wednesday night.
Stargazers were given a chance to see what astronomers called a conjunction, as Venus and Jupiter passed each other.
The two planets appeared so close to one another, some called it a kiss.
In reality, the closest they’ll ever come from our perspective is about the diameter of a full moon apart.
Venus and Jupiter are the brightest objects in the night sky right now, aside from the moon.
Conjunctions happen frequently because planets orbit the sun in similar paths.
There’s no astronomical significance to them, but they are interesting to see when they are so bright.
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The Untitled Kingdom CEO brings 14 years of experience in the digital health and IoT industries to EO's fastest-growing chapter.
KRAKOW, Poland, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With 198 chapter locations across 61 countries, the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) is a global non-profit network of over 14,000 company founders and owners. Founded in 1987, it became a leading resource for growth and networking for entrepreneurs worldwide.
To continue this momentum and spur innovation in European entrepreneurship, Piotr Zając has been chosen as the president of the Poland chapter of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. The CEO of Untitled Kingdom - a company collaborating with international partners to bring digital health and MedTech solutions to life - was chosen by the previous president, Dawid Adach, to begin leading the chapter on July 1st.
"I am honored to be leading EO's Poland chapter," said Piotr Zając. "I am even more honored to be chosen by Dawid Adach, who led the Organization through an incredibly challenging year and co-funded the EO Poland Fund for Ukraine relief. I'm thankful for his dedication and grateful to follow his example."
EO's mission is to engage leading entrepreneurs to learn and grow. It's the world's only peer-to-peer network exclusively for entrepreneurs helping transform the world. Since 1987, the organization has been assisting entrepreneurs to achieve transformational growth. Committed to learning and helping each other succeed through learning from the world's top experts. The Polish chapter of EO was founded in 2020 to address the need for greater entrepreneurship resources in Eastern Europe. Very quickly, it became EO's fastest-growing chapter.
"This organization has been invaluable to me as a networking and business development resource," added Zając. "Now, I've been trusted to commit to my vision for its growth. It's disturbing how excited I am to use this influence for good and I look forward to growing our membership and capabilities."
Untitled Kingdom specializes in bringing exceptional digital health and MedTech solutions to life. The company offers software and product development services to provide effective and safe healthcare and break down social barriers. Founded in 2008, Untitled Kingdom has focused on becoming an industry expert in the fields of digital health, FemTech, IoT and digital transformation by collaborating on projects that have the potential to make a real difference and improve people's comfort and quality of life. For more information, visit www.untitledkingdom.com/.
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CFP® Professional Joins Atlanta-based Wealth Management Firm To Lead Nashville Expansion
NASHVILLE, Tenn, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BIP Wealth, one of the Southeast's premiere wealth management RIA firms, announced the addition of Ashley Arrington, CFP® as lead Personal Wealth Advisor in Nashville, the first in the market for the firm. Arrington will help support BIP Wealth's expansion into Nashville with a new office in Gulch Union opening later this fall.
Arrington was previously a Financial Consultant with Fidelity Investments, located in Franklin. She brings to BIP Wealth a range of financial planning experience from investment consulting to retirement planning, charitable giving, generational wealth management and relationship building.
"From my very first conversations with everyone at the firm, I knew BIP Wealth would be the perfect next step and challenge in my career," said Arrington. "What the firm itself is doing for our clients to improve their lives, coupled with getting to help build our expansion into Nashville—my home—it's an exciting adventure all around!"
Arrington came from humble beginnings and is proud to be the first to graduate from college in her family, with a degree in finance from Louisana State University. This same pride carries her today in the way she serves her clients to the highest moral and fiduciary standards.
"Ashley is the perfect choice to help us lead the charge as we expand our footprint across the southeast with a new office in Nashville," said Bill Harris, CFP®, Co-Founder and CEO of BIP Wealth. "Ashley has lived and worked in the Nashville area for the last 10 years, so we're thrilled to have her join our wealth management team and make an immediate impact."
Arrington, alongside her husband, attorney Ryan Arrington, who served ten years in the US Army, is based in metro Nashville with 2 dogs, and a cat, who thinks he's a dog. In her spare time, Arrington can be found catching more bass fish than her husband and also baking professional-level cakes.
About BIP Wealth
BIP Wealth is a leading registered investment advisory (RIA) firm with over $2 billion in investment assets under management (AUM) for its clients, which include high net worth individuals and families. BIP Wealth is a wealth creation engine that integrates financial planning with public market investing and private equity. There is a focus on technology innovation, as well as a deep commitment to openness and transparency. Founded in 2007, BIP Wealth operates in Atlanta & Alpharetta, Georgia; Scottsdale, Arizona; Columbus, Ohio; and now Nashville, Tennessee. Find more information about BIP Wealth on LinkedIn, Twitter @BIPWealth, Facebook, and at bipwealth.com.
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The city has created a new office aimed at giving Boston’s youth a voice in city decisions.
The Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement, which Mayor Michelle Wu announced Thursday, will conduct the city’s first youth survey to learn more about some of the challenges youth are dealing with in the city, connect young people with city services, determine gaps in youth programs, and organize an annual youth summit.
Wu also announced that $1.5 million in grants will be awarded to 60 Boston-based nonprofits that focus on “supporting and empowering our young people throughout the city,” through Youth Development Fund, a yearly competitive grant aimed at supporting nonprofits that work with young adults. The grants range from $2,000 to $60,000, to support arts, leadership development, mentoring, sports, entrepreneurship, and other programs.
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“Boston is a city committed to our growth, and future, being built on a foundation of investments in our young people,” Wu said.
The new office will be led by Pedro Cruz, a longtime Boston resident and former student in the city’s public schools.
Cruz, whose parents relocated from Puerto Rico, said he fell in love with community work after getting his first job at the Blackstone Community Center when he was 14. The four years that followed set the foundation for the work he’s done in Boston’s nonprofits and the school district, as well as his new role.
“I am a prime example of what happens when a city welcomes a family, provides them with services, housing, education, opportunities for the youth ... I am what we mean when we say it takes a village,” Cruz said. “I am what we mean when we say that youth are a product of their environment.”
It is unclear exactly how the new office will partner with Boston Public Schools. But Superintendent Mary Skipper said the district wants to offer more year-round after-school partnerships with community-based organizations, and hopes that can be done in conjunction with the new city office.
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“I’m thrilled that the mayor is making the deep investments both in the resources for the nonprofits in the community-based orgs, but also now with the human structure of having a leader like Pedro who came up through the BPS,” Skipper said. “He knows the experience of our children, and can connect with them and relate to them and be able to get from them the kinds of thinking and ideas that will draw them into the after-school program, draw them into the evening program, draw them into the weekend program.”
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HERZOGENAURACH, Germany, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports company PUMA has unveiled its first ever metaverse website experience, called Black Station, which features exclusive NFTs with limited edition redeemable physical sneakers, as part of its 'FUTROGRADE' show during New York Fashion Week.
PUMA Black Station has been imagined as an immersive and interactive place to experience the future of the brand. As a blank and ever-evolving 3D canvas, Black Station will become a dynamic destination to visit, connecting consumers with various web3 activations emerging over the course of the next year and beyond.
"Twenty years ago, Black Station was PUMA's home for our most innovative designs in fashion," said Adam Petrick, PUMA's Chief Brand Officer. "Given the boundaries we are pushing from a product design and digital standpoint, we found it fitting to bring Black Station back as a new portal for digital exploration across fashion, sport performance, our heritage classics, and innovation."
The experience begins with visitors entering a hyper-realistic digital lobby space with three separate portals. The first two portals, accessible beginning September 7th, will unveil exclusive never-seen-before Nitro NFRNO and Nitro Fastroid sneakers linked to PUMA's recent NFT Nitropass mint.
Those who minted a Nitropass can receive two NFTs – one tied to physical products and one that unlocks a customized experience linked to their chosen shoe. Following the Futrograde show, minters can claim their physical sneakers by burning their product-claimed NFT. This marks unchartered territory for the brand in the web3 space, establishing its first PUMA-owned NFT that links digital design with in-real-life physical products for consumers.
For the digital product design, PUMA encouraged their in-house designers to push the creative boundaries to envision what a 3D digital sneaker could look like. "Our team of designers took a lot of liberties when envisioning these footwear styles. We told them the sky is the limit. As a result, we were able to harness their creativity without the typical confines and limitations of our shoe production process," said Heiko Desens, Global Creative Director and Head of Innovation. "What is just as impressive as the actual designs is the fact that we were actually able to work with development to bring these stunning designs to life."
The sneakers recontextualize iconic PUMA features through bold, innovative designs. Fastroid takes a performance tech silhouette to the extreme with exaggerated volumes of Nitro foam in gradient high-impact hues. With "sport is art" as the guiding ambition, NFRNO appears like a hybrid collision of the past and future, drawing inspiration from obscure archive styles to arrive at a multi-part molded construction.
The third portal of Black Station will function as the entry to the digital NYFW metaverse fashion show. Visitors will be immersed into an interactive space abstracted with point cloud style effects. They will journey through a digital adaptation of the show, where visitors can interact with the collection's pieces.
The Black Station metaverse, developed by creative ventures company FTR, has been built with Unreal Engine 5 to produce cutting-edge graphics.
David Stamatis, Executive Creative Director and Partner at FTR explains, "We're dedicated to bringing great creative ideas to life through immersive experience, technology, and community. This project, and our partner in PUMA, gave us agency and trust to push into the unknown and test how these creative components can be put together to innovate in the storytelling around product, fashion, and brand. Creating a truly phygital experience has opened our eyes to the immense opportunity for brands in the future."
Visitors can enter PUMA's Black Station experience at blackstation.puma.com. A limited quantity of NFTs and subsequently exclusive sneakers exist. Visit PUMA's discord page to learn more about the project.
PUMA
PUMA is one of the world's leading sports brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. For more than 70 years, PUMA has relentlessly pushed sport and culture forward by creating fast products for the world's fastest athletes. PUMA offers performance and sport-inspired lifestyle products in categories such as Football, Running and Training, Basketball, Golf, and Motorsports. It collaborates with renowned designers and brands to bring sport influences into street culture and fashion. The PUMA Group owns the brands PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd. The company distributes its products in more than 120 countries, employs about 16,000 people worldwide, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach/Germany.
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