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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Falling into an early hole was just what the Kansas City Chiefs needed to get going.
Patrick Mahomes threw for 423 yards and three touchdowns to rally Kansas City back from another double-digit deficit in the Chiefs’ 44-23 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.
“I think we like playing when we’re down,” defensive lineman Chris Jones said. “I guess we like challenging ourselves at this point. No one got rattled. We came together as a team.”
Mahomes got off to a rough start in this Super Bowl rematch with his early interception putting Kansas City (5-2) in a 10-0 hole but that once again proved to be no problem as he led the Chiefs to touchdowns on six of the next seven drives.
Mecole Hardman scored on two TD runs and an 8-yard catch, Justin Watson caught a 4-yard TD and JuJu Smith-Schuster finished it off with a 45 yard catch and run. Clyde Edwards-Helaire also scored on a 16-yard run as the Chiefs had their most productive offensive game of the season.
“To go out against defense like this and show that we can still be explosive and have those big plays, I think that will bode well for us as the season goes on and people don’t know where it’s going to come from,” Mahomes said.
The comeback improved Kansas City to 13-9 with Mahomes when falling behind by at least 10 points with the most memorable coming in a Super Bowl win over the 49ers (3-4) following the 2019 season.
The Niners dropped back-to-back games despite getting a boost from the addition this week of running back Christian McCaffrey, who had 62 yards on 10 scrimmage touches in his San Francisco debut.
But San Francisco settled for three field goals and came up empty on another chance when Jimmy Garoppolo threw an interception at the goal line before Kansas City ran away with it in the second half.
“We definitely had our chances,” defensive end Nick Bosa said. “It’s a great team and and we gave them too many easy ones.”
The Chiefs took control with back-to-back touchdown drives to start the second half. They started the opening drive of the third quarter at the San Francisco 33 following a 48-yard kick return by Isiah Pacheco and a personal foul on Jauan Jennings. Edwards-Helaire scored three players later to make it 21-13.
Kansas City made it 28-13 when Mahomes found Watson for the TD one play after Jerick McKinnon gained 34 yards on a third-and-20 screen pass.
“Once the defense gets a stop and once you’re on one, it’s like you’re playing Madden,” Smith-Schuster said. “They have the X-factor on the quarterback. They had one on Pat today. He was on fire.”
Mahomes then answered a TD pass from Garoppolo to George Kittle by hitting Marquez Valdes-Scantling on a 57-yard pass on third-and-11 to set up Hardman’s second TD run.
Mahomes found Smith-Schuster on another third down play for the final TD.
“Our defense prides itself on eliminating explosive plays,” 49ers linebacker Fred Warner said. “That’s just what the game felt like. Just explosive plays, one after another just keeping drives going and then them finding a way to get in the end zone.”
MISSED CHANCES
Both teams blew some scoring chances in the final two minutes of the first half. Jaylon Moore was called for a false start for San Francisco on a field goal attempt, leading the Niners to punt.
But Skyy Moore muffed the punt and San Francisco recovered at the 12-yard line, only to give the ball right back when Garoppolo was intercepted by rookie Joshua Williams.
The Chiefs drove inside the 10 but had a touchdown negated by a chop block and then Harrison Butker missed a 39-yard field goal try. Kansas City led 14-13 at the break.
REUNION WEEK
The Niners honored their alumni at the game, welcoming back the 2012 NFC championship team and presenting Bryant Young with his Hall of Fame ring. Coach Jim Harbaugh came back for the 10th anniversary of his team that went to the Super Bowl. It was his first time back with the 49ers since his the “mutual” parting following the 2014 season.
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick was not among the players who returned.
INJURIES
49ers LB Dre Greenlaw left the game with a right calf injury.
UP NEXT
Chiefs: Host Tennessee on Nov. 6.
49ers: Visit the Rams on Sunday.
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NYC official accuses Texas Gov. Abbott of creating 'anti-Latino hatred' after 80 more migrants arrive
Two more buses from Texas arrived in NYC amid criticism of the city's handling of the influx
A top New York City immigration official claimed that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is stoking "anti-Latino hatred" by transporting illegal immigrants from the border.
More than 80 migrants arrived in New York Tuesday amid criticism of the Big Apple's handling of the influx.
"The treatment that they're receiving in Texas is to be condemned," said New York City Commissioner of Immigrant Affairs Manuel Castro.
Abbott has sent has sent more than 1,500 migrants to New York City in a bid to draw attention to the ongoing immigration crisis on the southern border.
5 MORE MIGRANT BUSES FROM TEXAS ARRIVE IN NYC AS ABBOTT CALLS OUT ADAMS' 'HYPOCRISY'
Castro went on to claim that Abbott is "using human beings to create anti-immigrant and anti-Latino hatred."
NPR BLASTS GOP GOVERNORS FOR BUSING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS TO DC ‘WITH NO PLAN FOR WHAT’S NEXT'
Supporters see Abbott's bus program as forcing liberal cities and government to deal with the reality of mass illegal immigration — New York City and Washington D.C. have historically positioned themselves as "sanctuary cities."
Critics say the buses are a cheap ploy for political relevancy.
"He’s weaponizing asylum seekers," Castro previously said of the migrant buses. "It is shameful, and it is our moral obligation to condemn the use of human beings for political purposes."
TEXAS GOV. ABBOTT PLEDGES TO KEEP SENDING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS TO NYC, DC DESPITE MAYORS' OUTRAGE
The buses of migrants have proved difficult for New York City and Washington D.C. to handle. A planned intake center in New York has not been set up, and in Washington, Mayor Muriel Bowser is taking criticism for migrants missing school
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander said the city's resources are being stretched thin as they provide shelter, food, legal services and more for the hundreds of immigrants bussed into the area.
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DALLAS — If you already had lasik or maybe RK surgery when you were younger to see better far away – You may notice as you age, you now need help seeing close-up.
Dr. Jeffrey Whitman of the Key-Whitman Eye Center joins us this morning with a clear solution.
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WFO EUREKA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, January 5, 2023
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AREAL FLOOD WATCH
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1024 AM PST Thu Jan 5 2023
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PST THIS AFTERNOON...
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE AUGUST COMPLEX
BURN SCAR IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of northwest California, including the following
areas, Northeastern Mendocino Interior and Northern Lake.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM PST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Area
creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more
heavy rain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
The Flash Flood Watch is cancelled for a portion of northwest
California, including the following areas, Northeastern Mendocino
Interior and Northern Lake.
Flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to
heed remaining road closures.
areas, Mendocino Coast, Northern Humboldt Coast, Northwestern
Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior, Southern
Humboldt Interior, Southern Lake, Southern Trinity, Southwestern
Humboldt and Southwestern Mendocino Interior.
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR THE WESTERN AND SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE
SIX RIVERS LIGHTNING COMPLEX FIRE BURN SCAR REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
8 PM PST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive
rainfall continue to be possible over the Western and southern
portions of the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire burn scar.
area, Northern Humboldt Interior.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM PST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Heavy rainfall over the Western and southern portions of
the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire burn scar is expected up to
and during the period of the watch. Residents near the Western and
southern portions of the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire burn
scar should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to
stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy
rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas,
urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent
wildfire burn scars.
- National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy
rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding
and debris flows.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...
...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
Winds will continue to slowly decrease into the afternoon.
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Advancing women in leadership is not a formal business priority for the majority of organizations surveyed, but there is a roadmap for sustainable progress
ARMONK, N.Y., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The leadership pipeline for women has hollowed out in the middle, according to a new global study "Women in leadership: Why perception outpaces the pipeline—and what to do about it" from the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Institute for Business Value (IBV) and Chief.
The study* of 2,500 organizations in 12 countries and 10 industries found a small increase in the number of women at the C-suite and Board level (now 12% for both), and an increase to 40% representation of women in junior professional/specialist roles (37% in 2021). However, the pipeline for top leadership positions still hasn't recovered to pre-pandemic levels – 14% representation of women in senior vice president roles (18% in 2019) and 16% in vice president roles (19% in 2019).
In addition, fewer than half (45%) of organizations surveyed report they have made advancing more women into leadership roles a top, formal business priority.
"While we're pleased to see slight progress in the representation of women at the C-suite and Board levels, it's imperative that companies do more to fill the pipeline that leads to these powerful positions," said Lindsay Kaplan, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of Chief. "Women are significantly underrepresented at nearly every level of the workforce. If companies prioritize gender diversity across their entire organizations through policies, investments, and a culture that meaningfully supports women, we'll see a transformative impact — equity for everyone in the workplace and stronger, more resilient businesses."
"Enabling equity and inclusion gives organizations a competitive edge, yet many companies do not act as if their success depends on it," said Kelly Chambliss, Senior Vice President and COO, IBM Consulting. "To thrive in a rapidly changing world, organizations must prioritize advancing women – and all historically under-represented groups – and take action to challenge structural barriers and unconscious bias."
The study also found:
- Optimism is rising, but it doesn't reflect reality. Respondents estimate their industry will see gender parity in leadership in 10 years, compared to 2019 when the average industry estimate was 54 years. But the reality is, at the current rate of change based on survey data, gender parity is still decades away.
- Structural barriers and unconscious bias continue to hinder women's advancement. Since the height of the pandemic, more organizations have implemented career development planning for women, diversity training, and the creation of women's networking groups. However, biases persist – for example, when asked if women with dependent children are as dedicated to their jobs as women without children, the majority of respondents say yes, this is what leaders in their organization believe, except for male managers—only about 40% agreed.
- The attributes perceived as critical for leadership also remain gendered. Respondents shared men are primarily valued for creativity and being results-oriented with integrity, and expected women to be strategic and bold but also people-oriented.
- The pandemic continues to have a disproportionate impact on women at work. Respondents rank the pandemic as the most serious disruption facing women, in recognition of the immense, lasting toll it has taken on them.
"The research data shows the hollowing out in the middle is real," said Salima Lin, Sr. Partner and Vice President of Strategy, Transformation and Thought Leadership, IBM Consulting. "Structural changes, including reimagining leadership tracks and role descriptions, improving pay transparency, and setting representation goals, can open new pathways for women to progress to more senior roles."
The study also presents a roadmap for sustainable progress based on leadership practices gathered from the research findings, including:
- Reframe women's leadership advancement in the language of business results, such as quantifying the concrete economic gains that can accrue from righting gender imbalances.
- Give your strategy teeth, such as putting specific directives and measures behind your organization's action plan, like setting measurable goals for women's advancement.
- Enact an action plan aimed at driving gender equity across the full leadership pipeline, like going beyond awareness training to using experiential learning techniques like role playing and reverse mentoring to help shift biases.
- Re-design roles at the top that work for top talent, for example, limiting hiring criteria to a core set of gender-neutral requirements.
To view the full study, visit: https://ibm.co/women-leadership-2023
*Study Methodology
The global study, conducted by the IBM Institute for Business Value and Chief in cooperation with Oxford Economics, surveyed 2,500 executives, managers, and professionals—an equal number of women and men—from organizations in 12 countries and 10 industries. It follows IBM studies from 2021 and 2019 that surveyed respondents representing the same range of roles, industries and regions to allow for longitudinal analysis.
About the IBM Institute for Business Value
The IBM Institute for Business Value (IBV), IBM's thought leadership think tank, combines global research and performance data with expertise from industry thinkers and leading academics to deliver insights that make business leaders smarter. For more world-class thought leadership, visit: www.ibm.com/ibv.
About Chief
Chief is a private network designed for the most powerful women executives to strengthen their leadership, magnify their influence, and pave the way to bring others with them. Launched in 2019 by Carolyn Childers and Lindsay Kaplan, Chief's mission is to drive more women to the top and keep them there. Chief has been recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, and its diverse membership includes 20,000 senior women executives. Learn more at chief.com.
Media Contact:
Michelle Mattelson
IBM External Relations
morrison@us.ibm.com
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(KTLA) – Hollywood has been popping champagne corks over the success of Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun” sequel, which raked in the most Memorial Day weekend box-office bucks ever.
But there’s a new problem looming: a shortage of movie popcorn and other pricy snacks.
Operators of movie theaters were reportedly nervous at the recent CinemaCon industry confab about being able to stock their concession stands for the summer and holiday moviegoing seasons, according to The Wall Street Journal.
“Popcorn supply will be tight,” Norm Krug, chief executive of Preferred Popcorn, a supplier of kernels to theater chains, told the paper.
And it’s not just popcorn. Supply disruptions are also creating shortages of buckets and bags for popcorn, not to mention cups for drinks, trays for nachos and other necessities.
This is obviously a major concern for theater operators, who rely on concession-stand sales for much of their livelihood.
“It’s a mess,” one theater owner told the Journal.
For now, the popcorn problem hasn’t affected most consumers. But that could change if behind-the-scenes supply woes continue, suppliers said. | https://who13.com/news/add-shortage-of-movie-popcorn-to-nations-woes/ | 2022-06-01 15:55:55 | 0 | https://who13.com/news/add-shortage-of-movie-popcorn-to-nations-woes/ |
– November is National Family Caregivers and National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month –
– Alzheimer's Association offers guidance to America's 11 million Alzheimer's caregivers –
CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During National Family Caregivers and National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month in November, the Alzheimer's Association is highlighting six essential terms that are important for Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers to know. Currently, there are more than 11 million caregivers across the country providing care to more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer's.
"November is a month in which we not only honor Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers, but highlight important elements of the caregiver experience," said Beth Kallmyer, vice president, care and support, Alzheimer's Association. "We're sharing six essential terms with insights and resources that we think can help caregivers tremendously. These terms are commonly used in Alzheimer's and dementia care, but not always familiar to family caregivers. It's important that we not only increase awareness of these terms, but also the important information and resources they represent."
Six Essential Terms Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers Need to Know
1. Person-centered care – Most often associated with professional caregivers in long-term care settings, person-centered care offers important guidance for family caregivers as well. It requires understanding the world from the perspective of the individual living with dementia. It encourages caregivers to take into account a person's interests, abilities, history and personality to inform interactions and care decisions.
"Person-centered care is understanding and embracing all the things past and present that make your family member unique," Kallmyer said. "Every experience and interaction is an opportunity for engagement and knowing what is meaningful to the person can make a big difference in how they respond."
2. Dementia-related behaviors – The term is used to describe wide-ranging behavioral symptoms associated with Alzheimer's and other dementia. While most people associate Alzheimer's and dementia with memory loss due to changes in the brain, there are several other challenging behaviors that can accompany an Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis, including:
- Aggression and anger.
- Anxiety and agitation.
- Depression.
- Sleep disturbances and sundowning.
- Wandering.
- Suspicions and delusions.
Underlying medical conditions, environmental influences and some medications can impact these behaviors or make them worse. The Alzheimer's Association offers tips and strategies to help caregivers address these and other disease-related behaviors.
3. Caregiver Burnout – Caring for someone living with Alzheimer's or another dementia can be exhausting – mentally, physically and emotionally. In fact, according to the Alzheimer's Association 2022 Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures report, Alzheimer's caregivers report experiencing higher levels of stress than non-dementia caregivers, including:
- 59% of Alzheimer's caregivers report their emotional stress as high or very high (non-Alzheimer's caregivers – 41%).
- 35% report declining health because of caregiving (non-Alzheimer's caregivers – 19%).
- A recent national poll found 27% of caregivers for people with dementia delayed or did not do things they should for their own health.
Sustained caregiver stress can lead to caregiver burnout – a state of physical, emotional and mental exhaustion. "Caregivers who experience burnout put their own health at risk and compromise their ability to care for someone else," said Kallmyer. "As hard as it may be, caregivers need to make their health and well-being an equal priority. Enlisting the help of family and friends to help with caregiving responsibilities or joining a caregiver support group can make a big difference and help prevent caregiver burnout."
The Alzheimer's Association offers Caregiver Stress Check to help caregivers identify and avoid caregiver burnout.
4. Respite Care – Respite care provides caregivers a temporary rest from caregiving, while the person living with Alzheimer's continues to receive care in a safe environment. It can be provided at home — by a friend, other family member, volunteer or paid service provider — or in a care setting, such as adult day care or long-term care community. Kallmyer said using respite services can support and strengthen family members' abilities to be a caregiver.
5. Care Consultations – A care consultation can help family members work through tough decisions, anticipate future challenges and develop an effective care plan. The Alzheimer's Association offers free care consultations through its 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900). During these consultations, master-level clinicians work with families to discuss wide-ranging, disease-related issues, including disease progression, care and living options and referrals to local support services.
In addition, Medicare covers care planning for individuals with cognitive impairment. Many family caregivers overlook or are not aware of this valuable benefit, which reimburses health professionals to provide affected individuals and their caregivers with information about medical and non-medical treatments, clinical trials and support services available in the community — all of which can contribute to a higher quality of life. The Alzheimer's Association encourages caregivers caring for someone covered by Medicare to ask their health provider about this important benefit.
6. Treatment Pipeline – Currently, there are more than 100 disease-modifying Alzheimer's treatments in clinical trials – researchers often refer to this as the treatment pipeline. Earlier this fall, positive topline results from phase 3 clinical trials for the treatment of early-stage Alzheimer's disease were announced. These are the most encouraging results in clinical trials treating the underlying cause of Alzheimer's to date.
While these new treatments will not provide a cure to Alzheimer's and other dementia, the Alzheimer's Association is hopeful these new treatments will address the underlying biology of the disease in new ways to help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. This could mean more time for individuals to actively participate in daily life, have sustained independence and hold on to memories longer. The Alzheimer's Association recent statement on treatment pipeline offers more details.
Caregivers are encouraged to stay abreast of these and other potential treatments as they move forward. In addition, caregivers and individuals living with Alzheimer's or another dementia can play an active role in helping advance potential new treatments by enrolling in a clinical trial.
"One of the most important things a dementia caregiver can do is to educate themselves about the disease and the care and support resources available to help," Kallmyer said. "We hope shining a light on these six terms can provide helpful guidance to Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers, so they are better prepared to navigate disease-related challenges."
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TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Arizona labor market remains tight with September's unemployment rate standing at 3.7%, which is low compared to our state's history. In September of 2019, Arizona's unemployment rate stood at 4.8%.
According to University of Arizona Economist George Hammond, there are roughly $218,000 open jobs in Arizona. This is up around 60,000 from before the pandemic began.
However, with a tight job market, comes higher inflation.
"If we do see job growth, you know, slow as we go through the rest of the year, then that suggests the unemployment rate will continue to trend up," Hammond shared. "That will take some of the pressure off prices as we kind of go through the rest of this year and that will probably be a trend we'll see a lot more of as we get into early 2023."
Hammond says Tucson had a tough September with a bigger loss of jobs compared to Phoenix.
"Tucson did not have a good September in terms of job growth," Hammond added. " Looks like Tucson lost about 5,600 jobs with most of those losses in leisure and hospitality, government care and trade, transportation and utilities."
For the latest unemployment numbers, please visit the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' website.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Pick Four-Evening" game were:
6-4-0-1, Fireball: 9
(six, four, zero, one; Fireball: nine)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Pick Four-Evening" game were:
6-4-0-1, Fireball: 9
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DALLAS (AP) — Caitlin Clark put her head down as she walked over the Final Four logo at midcourt, the time slipping away in Iowa’s first national championship game.
Even though Clark wasn’t able to deliver the Hawkeyes a national title, after a frustrating and foul-plagued 102-85 loss in the finale against LSU, the dazzling 6-foot Iowa-born guard accomplished so much that had never seen in any NCAA Tournament before — by any woman or man.
And the AP women’s basketball player the year still has another season remaining at Iowa, and could have two more if she wants, because as a 21-year-old junior she isn’t eligible for this year’s WNBA draft.
“She’s a phenomenal basketball player. She’s showed that time and time again,” Hawkeyes senior post Monika Czinano said. “I think in these past three weeks, she’s done so much, but it’s not just these three weeks. She’s been doing it since she decided to play basketball. It’s a progression to this point.”
Clark had 30 points in the championship game Sunday, finishing with a tournament record 191. That surpassed the 177 points by Sheryl Swoopes for Texas Tech in 1993, and the 184 by Glen Rice for Michigan in the 1989 men’s tournament.
That came after Clark scored 41 points in the national semifinal game over previously undefeated South Carolina, making her the first women’s player with back-to-back 40-point games in the NCAA Tournament. She had her 11th career triple-double in the regional final victory over Louisville.
In her 100th game with Iowa on Sunday, she extended her NCAA Division I best to 90 consecutive games scoring in double figures. She already is the only Division I player, woman or man, with at least 2,700 points, 700 rebounds and 700 assists in a career. She has 43 career double-doubles.
This women’s NCAA Tournament set records for attendance and viewership on all of ESPN’s platforms. That included 5.5 million viewers for Iowa’s national semifinal game, a 72% increase for the network over the previous year. With another chance for people to see Clark play, and the championship game broadcast on ABC, more excellent ratings can be expected.
“I think the biggest thing is it’s really, really special. I don’t think it’s going to set in for me for quite some time,” Clark said, before briefly putting her face in a towel and starting to cry.
For Clark, it’s about more than the highlight plays she makes, the points she scores or nifty passes she makes to teammates.
“I want my legacy to be the impact that I can have on young kids and the people in the state of Iowa, and I hope I brought them a lot of joy this season. I hope this team brought them a lot of joy. I understand we came up one win short, but I think we have a lot to be proud of and a lot to celebrate,” she said. “I was just that young girl, so all you have to do is dream, and you can be in moments like this.”
Hawkeyes coach Lisa Bluder started crying herself when asked about that response by Clark.
“That’s what our whole team is about. They’re role models,” Bluder said. “They relish in it, and not just for young kids either.”
Just like Clark has done so many times in her career, she made a long 3-pointer on her first shot of the game. That was the first of eight 3s, some at which all Kim Mulkey could do was shake her head — the LSU coach had never seen Clark play in person before Friday night.
Clark already had her fourth 3 with 3:49 left in the first quarter to tie the game at 18. But she then missed six shots in a row, and by time she made another 3 with 7:54 left in the third, Iowa was down 63-45.
She was on the bench the last 3:26 of the first half after picking up her third foul. That was her second offensive foul in three minutes.
Her fourth came on a technical foul she got for swatting the ball under the basket when reacting to Czinano getting called for her fourth personal foul.
When Czinano fouled out with 6:25 left, all Clark could do was hold her hands out, and she continued shaking her head at the referees when going back down the court. About two minutes later, she had the same reaction when she was on the floor after a missed 3-pointer with no foul called.
“Obviously foul trouble not really what you want in a national championship game, especially for our two seniors (Czinano and McKenna Warnock) who have given so much to this program and had to finish their career on the bench. It’s not something they deserved by any means,” Clark said.
“I thought they called it very, very tight. I don’t know about the two push-offs in the second quarter. I’m sure they saw that I pushed off and they called it and whatnot, and then hit with the technical foul in the third for throwing the ball under the basket,” she said. “Sometimes that’s how things go.”
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GENEVA (AP) — Independent U.N. human rights experts expressed concerns Tuesday about the adverse impact on the rights of racial and ethnic minorities from the U.S. Supreme Court decision that stripped away constitutional protections for abortion in the United States.
The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination also called on the Biden administration and state governments to do more to buttress those rights.
The committee, a group of independent experts who work with the U.N. human rights office, said it was concerned about higher rates of maternal mortality and morbidity — among many concerns about the rights of Blacks, Latinos, Indigenous peoples, foreign-born migrants and others in the United States.
The calls came as part of a regular review of U.N. member states by the committee. The U.S. was among seven countries to be considered this summer. A large delegation of U.S. officials, including Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, traveled to Geneva earlier this month for hearings that fed into the committee’s thinking about the rights of ethnic and racial minorities in the U.S.
“The committee was deeply concerned about the disparate impact on the sexual and reproductive health and rights of racial and ethnic minorities, particularly those with low income,” committee member Pansy Tlakula told reporters.
“It recommended that the state party should take further steps to eliminate racial and ethnic disparities in sexual and reproductive health and rights.”
The committee said it received hundreds of submissions and comments from advocacy groups in the United States over issues like reproductive rights, police brutality, education, voting rights and reparations for slavery — an issue that was taken up for the first time by the panel amid signs that a push for such reparations may be gathering momentum.
“It would have been impossible to have an honest, interactive dialogue with the United States without including the issue of reparatory justice,” committee chairperson Verene Shepherd said, presenting the committee’s report. “I fully believe that with the pressure in the United States now around the question of reparatory justice, that the federal government will act.”
She also lamented “pushback” against critical race theory — the idea that racism is systemic in U.S. institutions that serve to perpetuate white dominance in society — and “the issue of refusal to have a conversation around slavery.” She said that issue was “impossible to ignore.”
Tlakula of South Africa, another of the committee’s 18 international members, said the United States hadn’t set any timetable for enactment of any reparations. But she did say the committee had asked the United States to report back within a year on any steps taken to mitigate the impacts of the abortion restrictions and gun violence on racial minorities.
In its report, the committee ran the gamut of concerns and assessments — including praise for recent legislation and executive orders to improve the rights of minorities, and calls for a “national action plan” to combat systemic racism and racial discrimination and an effort to limit the impact of gun violence on such minorities.
It urged consideration of new laws or a review of existing ones to help fight excessive use of force by law enforcement, and called on the U.S. to adopt “all necessary measures” — including at the federal level — to ensure that all people can vote. It expressed concerns about an increase in new legislation with a “disproportionate impact” on minorities.
While noting some steps by the White House to address high maternal mortality rates, it said: “the committee is concerned that systemic racism along with intersecting factors such as gender, race, ethnicity and migration status have a profound impact on the ability of women and girls to access the full range of sexual and reproductive health services in (the U.S.) without discrimination.”
The concerns came in the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in June to strip away women’s constitutional protections for abortion that had been enshrined for nearly a half-century under Roe v. Wade, which paved the way for abortion bans in some states.
The committee, referring to the recent court decision, called on the United States to adopt “all necessary measures” at both state and federal level “to address the profound disparate impact of (the decision) on women of racial and ethnic minorities, Indigenous women and those with low incomes,” and provide safe, legal access to abortion under existing U.S. commitments to human rights.
It called on the U.S. to ensure that women seeking an abortion — or the health care providers who assist them — “are not subjected to criminal penalties.”
Jamil Dakwar, director of the human rights program at the American Civil Liberties Union, said the committee’s conclusions “should serve as yet another wake-up call for the United States to vigorously combat and eliminate systemic racism.”
“The U.N. provided a blueprint to address structural discrimination; now the Biden administration must act to build out our domestic human rights infrastructure,” he said.
The ACLU also hailed the committee’s call to provide redress for slavery, Dakwar added.
“The legacies of colonialism and slavery have a real-world lingering impact on present day racial disparities and injustices and we must address them head on,” he said. | https://www.qcnews.com/news/world-news/ap-un-experts-warn-of-impact-of-abortion-bans-on-us-minorities/ | 2022-09-23 03:16:59 | 0 | https://www.qcnews.com/news/world-news/ap-un-experts-warn-of-impact-of-abortion-bans-on-us-minorities/ |
Grammys could make history with Beyoncé, Bad Bunny wins
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Will Beyoncé emerge from the Grammy Awards as its most decorated artist ever?
That’s one of the main storylines heading into Sunday’s ceremony, where the superstar is the leading nominee and needs four wins to make history.
Several of music’s biggest names, including Beyoncé, are in the running for the night’s top honors — Harry Styles, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, ABBA and Lizzo are all among the nominees in for album of the year. Adele joins them in the record of the year competition.
Trevor Noah will host the telecast live from downtown Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena beginning at 8 p.m. Eastern on CBS and Paramount+. The show will include performances by Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Sam Smith, Lizzo as well as special musical tributes to the late musicians Takeoff, Loretta Lynn and Christine McVie.
But with 91 Grammy categories, most of the awards are given out during the Recording Academy’s livestreamed Premiere Ceremony. It is during that show that Beyoncé could pass Hungarian-British composer Georg Solti as the artist with the most Grammys. (Solti won his record-breaking 31st Grammy in 1997.)
There could be many other firsts: If Bad Bunny wins album of the year for “Un Verano Sin Ti,” it would be the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top honor. Taylor Swift, whose latest album “Midnights” wasn’t eligible for this year’s Grammys, could win her first song of the year trophy for “All Too Well.” An Adele win for song of the year for her track “Easy on Me” would make her the most decorated artist in the category with three wins, the others coming for her megahits “Hello” and “Rolling in the Deep.”
This year’s Grammys have also introduced several new categories, including one for video game music composition. And several non-musicians, such as actor Viola Davis and Amanda Gorman, could take home trophies. A Davis win in the best audiobook, narration and storytelling recording category would make her an EGOT — an artist who’s won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony award.
This year’s show marks a return to Los Angeles after the pandemic first delayed, then forced the Grammys to move to Las Vegas last year. Noah hosted the ceremony as well, which saw Jon Batiste take home album of the year.
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(The Hill) — Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) voiced his support for a six-week abortion ban passed by the Florida legislature Thursday, saying that he would sign the bill if he was still governor of the state.
“Not true. I am 100% pro-life and if I was still governor, I would sign this bill,” Scott said in reply to a tweet Thursday that suggested he would not support the ban.
Florida’s GOP-controlled state House voted to approve a bill Thursday that would prohibit abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, sending it to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) desk for signature. DeSantis has signaled his support for more restrictive abortion measures after he signed a 15-week ban on the procedure last year. He is expected to sign the legislation.
The 15-week ban approved last year faces legal challenges in the state’s Supreme Court. Even if DeSantis signs the bill, the new ban would be contingent on how the court rules in that matter.
Scott had recently pushed back on the proposed six-week ban and suggested in an interview with Noticias Telemundo that the population largely supports a 15-week ban. He said that “most people” support 15 weeks with “all the exceptions,” including for rape, incest and life of the mother, and that the “state legislature ought to represent that.”
“That’s a tough issue for people. I mean, you have to be really compassionate about what people are going through,” he said in the interview last month.
The Florida House voted to approve the bill 10 days after the state Senate passed it. Prior to the legislation’s passage, Republicans in the state House voted down dozens of amendments filed by Democrats to water down the bill and delay it from being passed. Among the proposed amendments were one that would name the proposed law the “Forced Pregnancy Act” and a religious exemption to the ban.
The White House criticized the legislation on Thursday; White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the “extreme and dangerous” bill “flies in the face of fundamental freedoms and is out of step with the views of the vast majority of the people of Florida and of all the United States.” | https://who13.com/news/national-news/rick-scott-on-6-week-abortion-ban-if-i-was-still-governor-i-would-sign-this-bill/ | 2023-04-14 13:46:18 | 0 | https://who13.com/news/national-news/rick-scott-on-6-week-abortion-ban-if-i-was-still-governor-i-would-sign-this-bill/ |
JACKSON -- With conference races edging towards a conclusion and the survive-and-advance grind of district play looming on the horizon, let’s take a look at how girls basketball teams are faring in the Jackson area with the latest edition of who is trending up, and the power rankings.
We still have teams in the upper reaches of the power rankings, mostly Northwest and Springport, who have separated themselves from the pack. For the Mounties and Spartans, they are doing it with strong defense and a balanced offense. Both teams can infuriate an opposing offense and generate turnovers, both teams can turn those turnovers into transition baskets. | https://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/2023/02/whos-trending-up-in-girls-basketball-in-the-jackson-area.html | 2023-02-01 22:16:16 | 1 | https://www.mlive.com/sports/jackson/2023/02/whos-trending-up-in-girls-basketball-in-the-jackson-area.html |
Which outdoor bar stools are best?
One of the easiest ways to add seating to your patio or deck is with outdoor bar stools. They’re portable and don’t usually take up much room — convenient for those with limited space. Many also have padded cushions, armrests and back support. They’re comfortable enough to entertain guests or enjoy an afternoon outside. The best bar stools are the Kingdely Swivel Outdoor Barstools because of their ergonomic design and functionality.
What to know before you buy outdoor bar stools
Design
Some bar stools are stationary, while others swivel. Many modern ones offer ergonomic back support, though some take after the classic design. A few have armrests.
Outdoor bar stools have either straight or angled legs. The shape and length of the legs are important since it affects the furniture’s stability. Short straight ones, for example, are more prone to wobbling than triangular-shaped ones.
Finally, bar stools come in many design aesthetics, including modern, minimalistic, rustic and beachy. Finding ones that complement your other outdoor furniture is vital to avoid letting anything clash. For example, if you have an outdoor fireplace and sofa with a wooden frame, choose wooden or nature-inspired bar stools to go with the setup.
Support and comfort
The most supportive bar stools are those that have:
- Padded armrests
- High back with an ergonomic design
- A cushioned seat or crisscrossing materials that have some give when you sit
If you want something more compact and don’t need the extra support, go with bar stools with a low or no back and no armrests. These are usually lightweight and more portable.
Sets
Outdoor bar stools usually come in sets of two or four, though you can buy them individually. By getting a set, you can ensure each piece matches and is of consistent quality.
What to look for in quality outdoor bar stools
Material
The materials in outdoor bar stools are typically more durable and resistant to the elements than those meant for indoor use. For the frame, common options include:
- Wood: This is resistant to moisture and wind damage, as well as rust-resistant.
- Wicker: Environmentally-friendly and lightweight, wicker has a more natural look and goes well with most design schemes. If not properly woven, it could start to unravel over time.
- Stainless steel: Unlikely to rust or corrode, this material is highly durable. It does show spots and dirt, though, and requires frequent cleaning.
- Aluminum: Although it’s easy to clean and move around, aluminum bar stools are lightweight enough to topple over in strong winds.
- Wrought iron: Often stylish, this material is resistant to environmental damage. It’s also long-lasting, though it can be heavy.
- Plastic: Light and portable, plastic is also low-maintenance. Furniture made from this can be knocked over, though.
- Synthetic resin: Strong and long-lasting, the resin is resistant to water damage and pests. It’s also usually lightweight, meaning it can be easily knocked over in the wind. If left in direct sunlight for long hours, it could start to crack.
The cushions can consist of synthetic or natural fibers or a blend of both. This includes polyester, nylon, high-density foam or leather. Most of these are not waterproof and require routine maintenance to keep them in good shape.
When choosing bar stools, consider the environment. For example, if it frequently rains or is windy in your area, go with heavier furniture that’s resistant to mold, corrosion and mildew.
Seat shape
The shape of the seat affects the overall aesthetic of the bar stool. Most have either an oval, square or rectangular seat.
Height and size
Many outdoor bar stools are considered “counter height,†which is around 22 to 28 inches high. However, you can find ones that are a few inches shorter or taller than that. Think about the following factors when choosing the furniture:
- The average height of the people using them. For taller people, go with a higher stool, and vice versa.
- The size of any outdoor bar, table or other furniture. You or your guests should be able to comfortably eat, drink or chat while seated.
- How much space you have. In smaller setups, go with similarly-sized stools. If the stools are too big, for example, they can look out of place or cause people to bump into each other when trying to maneuver around.
Color and theme
When it comes to color, your options are limited only by the materials used. Many bar stools have a single color for the frame and a complementary one for the cushion. Others have contrasting design features, such as striped, bright cushions and solid frames.
As for the theme, here are some ideas:
- Beachy with blues, whites and other bright colors, such as yellows and greens
- Nature-inspired with dark or light browns, greens and even oranges
- Rustic with browns and grays
- Minimalistic or modern with a contrasting black frame and a white cushion or back
How much you can expect to spend on outdoor bar stools
They usually cost $80-$300, depending on the materials and how many are in the set.
Outdoor bar stools FAQ
How many bar stools should I get for my patio?
A. To figure this out, start by measuring your patio. Take into account any other furniture, such as tables, chairs or couches you want to have outside. Leave at least 30 inches between each bar stool so there’s room to maneuver around them without bumping into anything or anyone. If you use swivel stools, increase the distance between them.
How do I take care of my outdoor bar stools?
A. This depends on the materials, but it’s a good idea to wipe down any surfaces once a week or after heavy rains. If it snows or hails, consider putting the bar stools inside or in a covered space until the weather improves. For the cushions, consider getting a cleaning solution to prevent mold or remove stains.
What are the best outdoor bar stools to buy?
Top outdoor bar stool
Kingdely Swivel Outdoor Barstools
What you need to know: This pair of bar stools are designed to withstand most weather conditions, making them perfect for year-round use.
What you’ll love: With armrests and an ergonomic back, these swivel bar stools are comfortable and stylish. They consist of durable iron and have a protective coating that is resistant to rust and water damage. They’re also quick-drying. They can hold up to 300 pounds.
What you should consider: The assembly can be difficult.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Top outdoor bar stool for the money
Christopher Knight Home Caribbean Outdoor Barstools
What you need to know: These backless bar stools are great for small outdoor spaces.
What you’ll love: These stools are constructed from acacia wood and have a gray finish. They’re durable and simple. Plus, they’re lightweight and easy to reposition.
What you should consider: Since they don’t have a back or armrest, they’re not the most comfortable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This set of four woven bar stools adds a splash of bright color to any outdoor space and is comfortable for all-day use.
What you’ll love: They have a sturdy metal frame wrapped in woven polyethylene rattan, making them resistant to rust and corrosion. The cushion is 2 inches thick and supportive.
What you should consider: They can be difficult to assemble.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanpowers, a brand that focuses on the innovation of portable green power generation devices, has kicked off its New Year's celebration. From special discounts to exclusive offers on certain products, Vanpowers is making sure that its customers start the new year off right.
"We are delighted to announce our New Year's celebration and would like to invite everyone to join us in kicking off another exciting year," said the Vanpowers team. "With all these amazing offers, we hope to ensure that all of our customers have the best deals to look forward to. This is also a meaningful way for us to interact with and give back to the people we serve."
Vanpowers' mission is to provide solutions to the energy anxiety of the masses. Since its inception, the brand has been a go-to for high-quality and high-tech energy storage products, helping the public step away from the grid while keeping all their devices charged and powered up, even in the event of power outages. Benefiting from a dedicated workforce, Vanpowers has a keen understanding of the market and its customers' needs. Through the creation of the Vanpowers AC600 Portable Power Station and the release of the Vanpowers Super Power Pro 1500 and Super Power Pro 2000 Portable Power Stations, Vanpowers has demonstrated its commitment to innovation and growth.
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In the classical music world, there are long-awaited, much-anticipated encores.
And then there’s Hilary Hahn.
Nearly 16 years to the day that she played her one and only Tucson Symphony Orchestra concert in 2007, she will return for the follow-up on Wednesday, March 22.
“It’s been awhile,” she conceded during a phone call from her Cambridge, Massachusetts, home earlier this month, then joked: “At least I’m doing a different piece!”
In the years since we saw her last, the internationally acclaimed Hahn, one of the most important violinists of her generation, has won three Grammys, had two kids and performed countless world premieres.
Tucson is one of several cities that Hahn, 43, is finally circling back to, she said, and at many of them she will perform works by Bach.
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“I play Tchaikovsky as much as I can. I play the Bach concerto as much as I can,” she said. “There are certain pieces this season where if there’s an opportunity to play them, I play them.”
Her relationship with the Tchaikovsky, the only concerto he ever wrote for the violin and one of the most popular concertos in the genre, goes back to her student days.
“It’s one of those pieces you grow up hearing as a student and you aspire to,” she said.
Hahn had originally played the mid-20th century interpretation of the piece that was popular back then, but after taking a prolonged break from the piece, she came back to it years later and learned the complete original version.
“It’s not terribly different. It just has some extra repetitions and certain passages and it develops certain ideas a little differently,” explained Hahn, who is the artist in residence for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and has a visiting lecturer role at Yale. “Now I have a flow with the piece ... . It’s a virtuoso piece, but for me it’s more about the expression of the work and the flow of the work. It keeps the the entire arc in mind. That’s what it’s more about for me than about the individual melodies we know. Those are always going to be in there. It’s more about the whole arc than the individual moments or the flashy things.”
In addition to the Tchaikovsky, the orchestra, under the baton of Conductor José Luis Gomez, also will perform Grieg’s “Peer Gynt” Suite No. 1 and Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” Suite. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall, 260 S. Church Ave. Tickets are $49-$129 through tucsonsymphony.org.
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60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show
Belle, an Australian Shepherd, sits patiently at the feet of its handler, Madelyn Arbaugh, 18, of Westminster while competing in the obedience ring during the 60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show at Shipley Arena in Westminster on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Brian Krista/Carroll County Times)
60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show
Brantley Wagner, 8, of Hampstead gives a command to his Australian Shepherd, Rowdy, while competing during the 60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show at Shipley Arena in Westminster on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Brian Krista/Carroll County Times)
60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show
Chloe Kroger walks with her Border Collie, Lola Grace, in the fitting and showing ring during the 60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show at Shipley Arena in Westminster on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Brian Krista/Carroll County Times)
60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show
Brantley Wagner, 8, of Hampstead walks with his Australian Shepherd, Rowdy, while competing during the 60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show at Shipley Arena in Westminster on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Brian Krista/Carroll County Times)
60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show
Emily Hipsley works on positioning her Labrador Retriever, Bella, in the fitting and showing ring pduring the 60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show at Shipley Arena in Westminster on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Brian Krista/Carroll County Times)
60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show
Rileigh Miller, 17, of Westminster gives her Brittany Spaniel, Bear, a drink of water from a cup between events during the 60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show at Shipley Arena in Westminster on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Brian Krista/Carroll County Times)
60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show
Holden Freeman, 10, Westminster shows off the teeth of his Corgi, Quincy, to ring judge Beverly Drake during the 60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show at Shipley Arena in Westminster on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Brian Krista/Carroll County Times)
60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show
Levi Smith, 11, of Westminster walks with his English Springer Spaniel, Stuart, during the 60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show at Shipley Arena in Westminster on Saturday, July 16, 2022. (Brian Krista/Carroll County Times)
60th annual Carroll County 4-H & FFA Fair Dog Show
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A good chunk of the United States is dealing with smoke following a series of wildfires in Canada. Winds have carried the smoke across the Northeast and parts of the Midwest.
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A good chunk of the United States is dealing with smoke following a series of wildfires in Canada. Winds have carried the smoke across the Northeast and parts of the Midwest.
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SALMON, ID - Little change is being reported at the Moose Fire near Salmon, Idaho.
The blaze remains at 130,093 acres and remains 51% contained, according to the Tuesday update.
Fire managers say fire activity may increase due to continued warm weather and gusty winds.
Additionally, smoke may be seen as pockets of previously unburned fuels within the fire perimeter and near the fire’s edge are consumed.
Pumps have been removed — with hose lays left in place — in the Diamond Creek, Stormy Creek, Bob Moore, Morning Glory, Savage Ranch, and Wallace Creek structure protection areas.
Meanwhile, fire managers report little fire activity was seen at the 747-acre Owl Fire on Monday.
The latest evacuation information from the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office can be found at https://bit.ly/LemhiCountyEvacs.
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Del. Lamont Bagby, a Virginia lawmaker who earlier this week announced a bid to represent the 4th Congressional District after the death of U.S. Rep. A. Donald McEachin, dropped out of the race Thursday.
His decision leaves at least two other Democratic state lawmakers in the running for the solidly blue seat: state Sens. Jennifer McClellan and Joe Morrisey, both of Richmond.
In a statement, Bagby endorsed McClellan, saying suspending his campaign was in the “best interests of the voters” to “ensure we have the right representation in Congress."
“Just as I am clear eyed in my decision to step aside, I also firmly believe that there is only one candidate in this race fit to replace my late mentor, Donald McEachin. That person is Senator Jennifer McClellan," he said.
McClellan, who if elected would be the first Black woman to represent Virginia in Congress, is a veteran member of the General Assembly who mounted a serious but unsuccessful bid for the Democratic nomination for governor last year.
She stands to benefit from the name recognition associated with that run, and this week has rolled out dozens of endorsements. Among them were four members of the Virginia congressional delegation, including U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, the highest profile official to weigh in on the race so far.
She also announced this week that her campaign raised more than $100,000 in the first 24 hours following her announcement.
Morrissey is a flamboyant attorney with a hard-charging style who overcame a litany of past scandals to win election to the state Senate in 2020 after previously serving in the House of Delegates. In the Senate, he’s a leading voice on criminal justice reform issues and an impassioned debater, and his office has a strong reputation for its grassroots connections and constituent service.
Republicans and Democrats will be selecting their nominees in party-run processes ahead of a Feb. 21 special election. Democrats are holding a firehouse primary with voting locations across the district on Tuesday, and candidates have until noon Friday to file to run. Two other Democrats, Joseph Preston and Tavorise Marks, have expressed interest in running.
Republicans are hosting a canvass in Colonial Heights on Saturday, and their filing deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday. Two candidates, Leon Benjamin and Dale Sturdifen, have discussed plans to seek their party's nomination.
The eventual GOP nominee is expected to face an uphill climb. The solidly Democratic district has its population center in metro Richmond and stretches south to the North Carolina border.
McEachin was elected to his first term to the U.S. House in 2016 after serving in the General Assembly. He died last month at age 61 of what his staff said were complications of his long-running fight against colorectal cancer. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Bagby-drops-out-of-4th-District-race-endorses-17656504.php | 2022-12-15 18:23:39 | 0 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Bagby-drops-out-of-4th-District-race-endorses-17656504.php |
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin said Friday that more U.S.-Russian prisoner exchanges are possible if Moscow and Washington find a compromise.
Putin spoke a day after Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout was swapped for WNBA star and two-time Olympian Brittney Griner.
Asked after a summit in Kyrgyzstan whether other prisoners could be swapped, Putin replied that “everything is possible,” noting that “compromises have been found” that cleared the way for Thursday’s exchange of Griner for Bout.
“We aren’t refusing to continue this work in the future,” the Russian leader said, making his first comments about the closely watched trade.
Despite negotiating for Griner’s release, the most high-profile American jailed abroad, the U.S. failed to win freedom for another American, Paul Whelan. The Michigan corporate security executive has been imprisoned in Russia since December 2018 on espionage charges that his family and the U.S. government have said are baseless.
U.S. officials said they did not see an immediate path to bringing about Whelan’s release, saying Russia has treated his case differently because of the “sham espionage” charges against him. Still, they said they believe communication channels with the Russians remain open for negotiations about his freedom.
US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said: “We registered what Mr. Putin said, let’s see what he actually does.”
Putin said the U.S.-Russia talks that resulted in Thursday’s exchange didn’t touch on other subjects.
“Whether this could set stage for a dialogue with the U.S. is a separate issue,” he said. “We didn’t set the task to move from those talks to something else, but they do create a certain atmosphere.”
On a similar note, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it was Russian and U.S. intelligence agencies that agreed to exchange Bout for Griner and their contacts were focused exclusively on hammering out its specifics.
“It has no impact on the overall state of bilateral ties that looks sad,” Peskov said in televised remarks.
Peskov said that “special services may continue their work if necessary,” and also noted the role of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in helping broker the swap.
Bout, dubbed the “Merchant of Death” who provided arms for some of the world’s worst conflicts and spent over 14 years behind bars in the U.S., was seen in Russia as unjustly imprisoned after an overly aggressive U.S. sting operation.
Russian state media hailed his release, carrying footage of him talking to his family from a private jet following a swap at Abu Dhabi’s airport and then embracing his wife and his mother on a snowy tarmac in Moscow.
Speaking in an interview for RT channel with Maria Butina, who also served 18 months in a U.S. prison after being convicted of acting as an unregistered foreign agent in the United States, Bout said he was still struggling to control his emotions after his imprisonment.
He charged that the West’s long-held objective was to destroy Russia.
“The West believes that it has failed to finish us off when the Soviet Union began to collapse,” Bout said. “And our efforts to live independently, be an independent power, is a shock to them.” | https://www.wfla.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-russian-arms-dealer-swapped-for-wnba-star-griner-blasts-west/ | 2022-12-09 21:49:11 | 0 | https://www.wfla.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-russian-arms-dealer-swapped-for-wnba-star-griner-blasts-west/ |
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The eleven-year-old daughter of a prominent Kashmiri rebel leader who was sentenced to life in prison in neighboring India issued an emotional appeal on Thursday, urging New Delhi to allow her to meet her ailing father.
Razia Sultan, the daughter of Mohammed Yasin Malik, 57, made this emotional demand after she was allowed to address the regional legislative assembly in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
“I was only two years old when I met my father. I have now turned 11,” she said in a televised speech. “I miss my father like anything. I crave to hear his voice.”
Sultan said she would hold Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi responsible if any harm was caused to her father. She said she hoped that one day her father would be released, and he had been wrongly sentenced in a “fake case.”
Malik was arrested in 2019 and was sentenced to life in prison last year by an Indian court on charges of terrorism and sedition. His arrest triggered clashes between protesters and police in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir. Two months ago, the Indian National Investigation Agency had also approached the New Delhi High Court seeking the death penalty for Malik. The court has yet to rule on that.
During his trial, Malik protested the charges against him, saying was a freedom fighter. “If seeking azadi (freedom) is a crime, then I am ready to accept this crime and its consequences,” he told the judge ahead of his conviction.
Malik for years had headed the banned Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, one of the first armed rebel groups in Indian-controlled Kashmir, but he later shifted to a peaceful struggle to seek an end to Indian rule in Kashmir.
In 2009, Malik traveled to Pakistan, where he married Mushaal Hussein, and he has only one daughter.
Kashmir is divided between Pakistan and India and is claimed by both in its entirety. The countries have fought two of their wars over Kashmir. Rebels have been fighting since 1989 for Kashmir’s independence from India or its merger with Pakistan.
Most Muslim Kashmiris support the rebel goal of uniting the territory, either under Pakistani rule or as an independent country. | https://www.qcnews.com/news/world-news/ap-11-year-old-daughter-of-top-kashmiri-rebel-leader-issues-rare-appeal-to-visit-father-jailed-in-india/ | 2023-07-21 10:29:59 | 0 | https://www.qcnews.com/news/world-news/ap-11-year-old-daughter-of-top-kashmiri-rebel-leader-issues-rare-appeal-to-visit-father-jailed-in-india/ |
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SAN RAMON, Calif., Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumin Digital has announced a new multi-year partnership with Missouri-based Vantage Credit Union (Vantage), supporting an enhanced online banking experience for more than 70,000 Vantage members via Lumin's cloud-based online and mobile digital banking platform.
Launching at Vantage in May 2023, Lumin's platform delivers high-caliber service, safety and security features. In turn, the new platform will support the credit union's ability to create customized member experiences through personalized recommendations like spending insights, financial advice, savings goals and fraud alerts.
"Financial institutions that utilize the best possible tools and technologies for their members will triumph over the competition," said Lisa Daniels, chief delivery officer for Lumin Digital. "Their enthusiasm and commitment to providing cutting-edge technology, including the personalized controls and enhanced security features that make up our platform, made Vantage an ideal partner."
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Lumin Digital is a PSCU-majority-owned fintech company specializing in digital banking solutions. Through a fundamentally different approach to technology, service and people, we're creating the next generation of financial solutions each and every day. Lumin helps credit unions and financial institutions build and deploy next-gen digital experiences that help to continually serve, engage and grow their membership base. While other platforms are partially adapted or retrofitted for the cloud, Lumin is 100% cloud-native. It was built specifically for the cloud environment, allowing us to realize the advantages more fully it offers. It's a difference that financial institutions and their users will see and feel almost immediately. For more information, visit lumindigital.com.
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ROME – Batool Haidari used to be a prominent professor of sexology at a Kabul university before the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. She taught mixed classes of male and female students, and helped patients struggling with gender identity issues.
Her husband owned a carpet factory, and together they did their best to provide a good education for their 18-year-old son and two daughters aged 13 and eight.
That comfortable life came to an abrupt halt on Aug. 15, 2021, when the former insurgents who adhere to a strict interpretation of Islam swept back into power following a costly two-decade U.S.-led campaign to remake the country.
Haidari, 37, was among the many women who fled the Taliban, fearing a return to the practices of their previous rule in the late 1990s, including largely barring girls and women from education and work. She reached Rome at the end of 2021, after a daring escape through Pakistan aided by Italian volunteers who arranged for her and her family to be hosted in the Italian capital's suburbs.
She is among thousands of Afghani women seeking to maintain an active social role in the countries that have taken them in. Haidari and her husband are studying Italian while being financially supported by various associations. She keeps in touch with feminist organizations back home and tries to maintain contact with some of her patients via the internet.
“Being alive is already a form of resistance,” she said, adding that she wants her children to contribute to the future of Afghanistan, where she is sure her family will return one day.
“When my son passed the exam to access the faculty of Medicine at a university in Rome, for me it was good news,” she said, during a commute to her Italian classes in central Rome. “Because if I came to a European country, it was mainly for the future of my children.”
After they overran Afghanistan in 2021, the Taliban initially promised to respect women’s and minorities' rights. Instead, they gradually imposed a ban on girls' education beyond sixth grade, kept women away from most fields of employment, and forced them to wear head-to-toe clothing in public.
Haidari tried to stay in Kabul with her family after the Taliban took over. She became an outspoken activist of the Afghanistan Women’s Political Participation Network to fight for women's education, work and political involvement.
But the risks soon became too high. Haidari was not only an educated female activist, but also a member of the Hazara ethnic group.
The Hazara minority has been a frequent target of violence since the Taliban takeover. Most are Shiite Muslims, despised and targeted by Sunni militants like the Islamic State group, and discriminated against by many in the Sunni majority country.
Haidari received death threats for her research on sexual abuse of children in Afghan society, and in December 2021 decided to leave. She crossed to Pakistan with her family, and an Italian journalist, Maria Grazia Mazzola, helped her get on a plane from Pakistan to Italy.
“We heard that Taliban were shooting and searching houses very close to their hiding place,” Mazzola said. “We were frantically in touch with the Italian embassy in Pakistan, with confidential contacts in Afghanistan, and we decided together that they had to change their hiding place every three days.”
The Italian government evacuated more than 5,000 Afghans on military planes right after the Taliban takeover. Later, a network of Italian feminists, Catholic and Evangelical Churches and volunteers like Mazzola kept organizing humanitarian corridors and set up hospitality in Italy throughout the following year.
Mazzola, who works for Italian public RAI TV and is an expert on Islamic fundamentalism, created a network of associations to host 70 Afghans, mostly Hazara women activists and their families.
Now that the refugees are in Italy and gradually getting asylum, Mazzola said, the priority is to secure for them official recognition of their university degrees or other qualifications that will help them find dignified employment.
“A woman like Batool (Haidari) cannot work as a cleaner in a school. It would be a waste for our society too. She is a psychologist and deserves to continue working as such,” Mazzola said.
Haidari agreed. While she said she misses the streets and alleys of Kabul, and the easy life she used to have, “most of all I miss the fact that in Afghanistan I was a much more useful person.” | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/world/2022/12/10/afghan-academic-rebuilds-life-in-italy-dreams-of-returning/ | 2022-12-11 07:43:59 | 1 | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/world/2022/12/10/afghan-academic-rebuilds-life-in-italy-dreams-of-returning/ |
Eight-acre Montgomery County campus adds upscale facility for executives and professionals seeking treatment
ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Valley residential treatment center, a privately owned and operated treatment center is breaking ground on a new 6400+sq ft luxury treatment residence at 19120 Muncaster Road, Rockville, MD 20855. The Executive Program at The Valley will serve professionals that would otherwise have left the state to find the level of amenities and understanding of treatment needs. The new center sits on an additional 1.5 acres of land connected to the 8 acres currently home to The Valley treatment center. With the addition of the Executive Program, the campus will have a total of 28 beds. The Valley offers evidence-based inpatient treatment programs that integrates addiction treatment, substance use treatment, mental health treatment, and behavioral healthcare in a comprehensive, person-centered, therapeutic method. The new program will build on these methods in a new, separated home on the campus.
"Building a new home on The Valley's campus catering to executives and professionals who don't always have time to put their life on hold to seek treatment is the goal for this program" said James Peters, The Valley founder. "Individual, private or semi-private, five-star residential suites, a business center, fitness center and media room are amenities that allow professionals to thrive while receiving treatment. We saw the need for an elevated space in our community and acted swiftly to fill the void."
The new residential facility has enhanced treatment options like individualize attention, small group therapy sessions and opportunities for residents access to stay connected to work responsibilities in a private, secure setting. Residents will benefit from a home-like feel in a rural environment where patients are fully supported on their path to recovery. A forward approach to treating addiction, substance misuse, anxiety, depression, alcohol and prescription medication use disorder and other conditions is facilitated by qualified, experienced, and caring team of counselors, trauma therapists, nurses, clinical and medical professionals, case managers, and support staff. The program provides residents with a full day of clinical and therapeutic services with catered meals, fitness programs, yoga, acupuncture and recovery time. Therapy sessions focus on topics such as relapse prevention, life skills, self-care, trigger warnings and healthy communication.
For more information about the new residence at The Valley contact Brett Goldenberg, Executive Director at The Valley Treatment Center : 301-665-7940 or bgoldenberg@thevalleymd.com
The Valley is a residential rehabilitation center in Rockville nestled in a valley surrounded in a beautiful natural environment. The Valley accepts most forms of insurance including Tricare, Virginia Medicaid and offers flexible payment options. If you are in need of treatment or think you might need help, call 301-355-7455.
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Former Trump White House strategist Stephen Bannon has said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) “sees herself on the short list” to be named former President Trump’s running mate in his 2024 bid to retake the Oval Office.
“This is no shrinking violet, she’s ambitious — she’s not shy about that, nor should she be. … She sees herself on the short list for Trump’s VP,” Bannon told NBC News.
When Greene “looks in the mirror, she sees a potential president smiling back,” Bannon added.
An unnamed source in the NBC News piece concurred that Greene’s “whole vision” is to snag the second-in-command slot on Trump’s ticket.
The former president announced his 2024 bid just after the midterm elections in November, but has had a relatively quiet campaign in the weeks since.
An ardent Trump ally, Greene endorsed Trump even before his official launch.
She said last summer that she would be “honored” to run alongside Trump in 2024, according to an Insider article.
The firebrand Georgia lawmaker boasted of having Trump on the line as she lobbied to get Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) elected Speaker of the new House, calling him “my favorite president.”
“She’s both strategic and disciplined — she made a power move, knowing it would run up hard against her most ardent crew. … She was prepared to take the intense heat/hatred short-term for the long-term goal of being a player,” Bannon said of Greene’s support for McCarthy.
Greene’s name is among a number of people rumored to be under consideration, including Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) and failed Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake (R). Trump hasn’t indicated that a vice presidential announcement is imminent.
He’s notably turned away from his former vice president, Mike Pence, with whom he had a falling out surrounding their 2020 presidential election defeat. | https://www.wivb.com/hill-politics/bannon-marjorie-taylor-greene-sees-herself-on-the-short-list-for-trumps-vp/ | 2023-01-26 02:06:48 | 0 | https://www.wivb.com/hill-politics/bannon-marjorie-taylor-greene-sees-herself-on-the-short-list-for-trumps-vp/ |
John Fogerty of Creedence Clearwater Revival acquires rights to his own music after 50 years
(Gray News) – Legendary singer-songwriter and founder of Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, has made the move to acquire the rights to his songs.
“As of this January, I own my own songs again. This is something I thought would never be possible,” Fogerty said in a tweet. “After 50 years, I am finally reunited with my songs.”
Fogerty now has a say in where and how his songs are used moving forward, a personal mission he’s had for decades.
“Up until this year, that is something I have never been able to do,” he explained.
Fogerty is the composer of many iconic songs such as “Proud Mary,” “Down on the Corner,” “Fortunate Son,” “Bad Moon Rising,” and “Have You Ever Seen the Rain.”
The copyrights to Fogerty’s classic songs were the property of Saul Zaentz of Fantasy Records for years, before selling the label and its publishing portfolio to the former Concord Music Group in 1995.
Fogerty said in a news release he is looking forward to touring and is excited for new ideas with a renewed interest in his music.
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The New York Jets, New York Giants and Miami Dolphins could end long playoff droughts while the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams and reigning MVP Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers are well below .500
It’s not unusual for each NFL postseason to have a few new faces.
Seven of the 14 playoff teams each of the last two seasons hadn’t reached the postseason the previous year. Every postseason since 1990 has featured at least four new playoff teams.
What makes this season stand out is that several playoff contenders are relevant for the first time in several years.
The Dolphins (6-3), Jets (6-3) and Giants (6-2) are on pace to earn wild-card playoff berths. The Jets haven’t reached the postseason since 2010, the longest absence of any team.
“Whoever we’re playing, whether it’s before or after the game, we know that we can play with anybody just based off our confidence, off our skill level and really based off the ability to understand the game,” Jets linebacker C.J. Mosley said. “I feel like we’re a young group, but we’re very wise in a lot of areas, and it makes up for a lot of things.”
The Dolphins and Giants last reached the postseason in 2016. Before then, Miami hadn’t earned a postseason bid since 2008. The Giants’ last playoff berth before 2016 was its 2011 Super Bowl championship season.
Moreover, the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks are leading their respective divisions after finishing in last place a year ago. The NFC North-leading Minnesota Vikings (7-1) have bounced back from an 8-9 season.
If Baltimore or Seattle maintain their leads, this would mark the 18th time in the last 20 seasons that at least one team has won its division after either tying for last or finishing last outright the previous year.
Seattle may be the biggest surprise of all. The Seahawks have capitalized on quarterback Geno Smith’s emergence after trading Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos.
“I thought they might be a three-win team going into the season,” said NFL Network analyst and former executive and scouting director Marc Ross. “I had Geno in New York, loved the guy, but just didn’t think he had this in him anymore after so much time, and just rolling the dice with all the young guys they had and losing Russell. It just seemed as if this was a complete rebuilding year. They started out as a feel-good story – oh, this is cool – and now when you look at them, they’re a legitimate team when you look at the talent they have at every position group, really.”
There also have been plenty of unwelcome surprises, most notably the last two Super Bowl champions.
The Rams (3-5) have lost four of their last five. They’re coming off a loss to Tampa Bay (4-5), which is tied for first in the NFC South only because every team in that division is below .500.
The three-time defending NFC North champion Packers (3-6) have lost five straight games for the first time since 2008.
“Nobody likes being in this situation,” Rams coach Sean McVay said. “But the only way that I know how to get out of it is to continue to fight, continue to go back to work and try to find
There’s a common thread with those three teams. They’re all aging teams with veteran quarterbacks who aren’t playing up to their usual standards.
“When old quarterbacks sort of hit the wall, they hit the wall,” Ross said. “They don’t come back.”
One year after leading the Rams to a Super Bowl title, Matthew Stafford has thrown an equal number of interceptions (eight) and touchdown passes. Rodgers is coming off a three-interception performance at Detroit. Tom Brady ended his brief retirement to return to Tampa and has 10 touchdown passes with one interception, but the Bucs continue to struggle.
“The reign of Brady and Rodgers being the top quarterbacks in football, it’s over,” Simms said. “It’s been over. But people didn’t want to get off of that. I think that’s part of it. Those two, they’re not even in the same stratosphere as somebody like Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes anymore. They’re in a different world. Joe Burrow’s in a different world than they are. Justin Herbert’s in a different world than they are. Lamar Jackson’s in a different world than they are.”
Simms doesn’t see how Rodgers or Brady could reverse that trend, which is bad news for the long-term prospects of the Packers and Bucs.
“I think there’s a little bit of a changing of the guard, not only with teams to a degree, but certainly at the quarterback position throughout the NFL,” Simms said.
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Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) had what appeared to be a moment of confusion Thursday as she began delivering a speech instead of voting during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing.
During a roll call vote on the defense appropriations bill Thursday morning, Feinstein started to give a speech in support of the measure. Shortly after, a staffer and committee Chairwoman Patty Murray (D-Wash.) cut her off, asking her to simply “say aye.”
“I would like to support a yes vote on this, it provides $823 billion. That’s an increase of $26 billion for the Department of Defense and it funds priorities submitted…” Feinstein said as a staffer cut her off and told her, “Just vote ‘Aye.’”
“Just say ‘Aye,’” Murray added.
“Aye,” Feinstein said eventually.
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A Feinstein spokesperson attributed the moment to a markup that was “a little chaotic.”
“Trying to complete all of the appropriations bills before recess, the committee markup this morning was a little chaotic, constantly switching back and forth between statements, votes, and debate and the order of bills. The senator was preoccupied, didn’t realize debate had just ended and a vote was called. She started to give a statement, was informed it was a vote and then cast her vote,” the spokesperson said.
Feinstein, 90, announced earlier this year that she will not run for another term in office and subsequently missed more than two months of work as she recovered from a serious case of shingles.
She has been back at work consistently in recent months and has been using a wheelchair to get around the Capitol complex.
However, Feinstein has had multiple visible instances of confusion. Earlier this year, she told reporters only moments after announcing her 2024 plans that she had not decided or made public whether to seek another term. And shortly after returning to the Capitol, she told reporters, “I haven’t been gone. I’ve been working.”
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Peloton is cutting hundreds of jobs in a corporate reorganization of its stalled business as the pandemic-related surge ebbs.
The maker of high-end exercise equipment cut approximately 500 jobs, or about 12% of its workforce, Peloton said Thursday.
Peloton Interactive Inc. said it’s completed the vast majority of a restructuring plan begun in February. That plan included a new chief executive and a smaller store base.
“The changes we have made, combined with the performance of the business, are moving us closer to our fiscal year-end goal of break-even cash flow, with a renewed focus on growth,” said CEO and President Barry McCarthy.
Peloton experienced incredible sales growth during the height of the coronavirus pandemic. The New York-based company’s share price multiplied by more than five times in 2020 amid lockdowns that made its bikes and treadmills popular among customers who pay a monthly fee to participate in its interactive workouts.
But sales began to slow last year as the distribution of vaccines drew many people out of their homes and back into gyms. Thursday’s statement followed Peloton’s August announcement that it would cut 784 jobs, close its North America distribution network and shift delivery work to third-party providers. A push is also being made to sell its equipment to consumers through retailers including Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
The company is working to return to profitability. In its fourth quarter, Peloton lost $1.24 billion, stung by restructuring and other charges. Revenue dropped from $936.9 million to $678.7 million. Its annual loss for the fiscal year totaled $2.8 billion.
Peloton shares added 34 cents to $8.83 Thursday. The stock is down about 75% since the start of the year. | https://www.fox16.com/news/business/ap-peloton-to-cut-500-jobs-as-turnaround-efforts-continue/ | 2022-10-07 11:56:36 | 1 | https://www.fox16.com/news/business/ap-peloton-to-cut-500-jobs-as-turnaround-efforts-continue/ |
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Algorand, the world's most powerful and sustainable blockchain, is now fully accessible within AnChain.AI's AI-powered web3 risk prevention and security platform.
Through enablement on the AnChain.AI platform, Algorand is laying the foundation for payments fraud prevention, FATF compliance, and a risk-based approach to blockchain development for all of its developers. Now VASPs and developers building on Algorand can remain confident that they are building wholly secure and compliant products from day 1.
AnChain.AI's capabilities around blockchain intelligence and security have been an important backstop for regulators such as the US SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission), exchanges, hedge funds, and other VASPs. Now anyone leveraging Algorand can take advantage of AnChain.AI technology to maintain a wholly secure and compliant operation.
"As the rails for the financial system continue to adopt blockchain technology, more effective technologies such as Algorand call for more effective risk management" said Victor Fang, Ph.D, CEO of AnChain.AI. "AnChain.AI's powerful artificial intelligence and Web3 analytics suite will empower the developers of tomorrow to meet this institutional demand."
The 26 million plus wallets and 100s of millions of transactions on the Algorand "FutureFi" blockchain are now monitored for suspicious activity and fraudulent transactions thanks to AnChain.AI. Users and developers can access powerful AnChain.AI intelligence to enhance decision making about compliance checks, incident response, and build applications with risk prevention.
Algorand's deployment of AnChain.AI on top of its cutting edge blockchain infrastructure further positions it for long-term success, and solidifies its dedication to sustainable and powerful blockchain development.
The Algorand blockchain — designed by the MIT professor and Turing Award winning cryptographer Silvio Micali — is uniquely capable of delivering on the promise of a borderless global economy. It achieves transaction throughputs at the speed of traditional finance, but with immediate finality, near zero transaction costs, and on a 24/7 basis. Its carbon-neutral platform and unique pure proof-of-stake consensus mechanism solves for the "blockchain trilemma" by achieving both security and scalability on a decentralized protocol, and without a second of downtime since it went live in 2019.
The Algorand Foundation is dedicated to helping fulfill the global promise of the Algorand blockchain by taking responsibility for its sound monetary supply economics, decentralized governance, and healthy and prosperous open-source ecosystem. For more information, visit algorand.foundation
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The German anti-war drama is nominated for best picture and best international feature. DW spoke with director Edward Berger.
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It's the first non-English language adaptation of Erich Maria Remarque's anti-war novel "All Quiet on the Western Front." German director Edward Berger has taken it upon himself to venture a German interpretation that launched internationally on Netflix in October 2022.
Some critics have praised the remake as a successful anti-war drama, while others criticize the director for inventing new storylines and omitting characters and crucial scenes.
Nonetheless, "All Quiet on the Western Front" is among the favorites for the upcoming Academy Awards to be awarded on March 12, obtaining nine nominations, including top categories best picture and best international feature, as well as best cinematography, production design, visual effects, sound, makeup and hairstyling, original score and adapted screenplay.
'More topical than ever'
Erich Maria Remarque's novel, published in 1929, paints a portrait of a generation that leaves school for the front and ends up perishing in the First World War.
For director Edward Berger, the subject remains highly relevant today, 100 years after World War I. He cites growing populism and nationalism, which make the movie eerily topical.
Three years ago, when Berger started working on the film, he was incredibly worried by political developments in Europe and the world, he told DW.
"There was Brexit in the UK, we had a right-wing government in Hungary, and a rising far-right in France and Germany and many countries around Europe," he said. "Suddenly, institutions that brought us peace for 70 years, like the EU, were being questioned."
Berger, who lives in Berlin, was shocked by the hate speech he was hearing from governments: "That speech trickles down to the streets. I heard sentences in the subway, going to work, sentences that you feel like that almost sounded like from the 1930s in Germany, like 'We should put Angela Merkel up against the wall.'"
This resurgence of populism and nationalism motivated Berger to take on the film: "I felt that it would be a good time to make a movie that reminded us that before World War I (1914-1918), it wasn't that different. I thought these were times we would never come back to."
When it was published in Germany in 1929, the German-born Remarque's novel "All Quiet on the Western Front" was one of the greatest successes in German literary history. It was based on the author's own experiences as a soldier in the war. In 1930, the work was made into a movie for the first time in the United States and won two Oscars. A second adaptation followed in 1979. Berger's film is the first German adaptation of the book.
"In American war films or British war films, there are heroes, which is something that comes from the history — that America was roped into the war, England defended themselves. So that leaves a very different legacy among the people and among the filmmakers that grow up there."
In Germany, says Berger, it's different. "I feel like in a German war film you can't have heroes and the death of the enemy; another soldier is always a death. There's nothing heroic; there's nothing good about it."
Berger retells an old story
Berger is not concerned about the criticism that his film, unlike its 1930 and 1979 predecessors, is only loosely based on the novel. "Remarque himself once said, 'A book is a book.' And when it's made into a film, it's a new medium.'" He feels filmmakers can and should take liberties and he acknowledges his film is a new interpretation. "World War I was more than 100 years ago. We have a very different perspective on it today."
'All Quiet on the Western Front' by Erich Maria Remarque
Of course, Berger and his team tried to follow the plot and characters of the novel as closely as possible. But the director was primarily interested in putting the internal conflicts of the main character, Paul Bäumer, front and center.
"This young man goes into war with enthusiasm, and he feels like he's going to be a hero with innocence, with youth. And very quickly, he realizes that all his ideals, all what he's learned as a child growing up in Germany are worth nothing."
Indeed, the protagonist becomes increasingly brutal over the course of the film, transforming from enthusiastic new recruit to war-traumatized soldier.
Berger stays true to the "lost generation" theme of Remarque's book, which in the preface reads that it "will try simply to tell of a generation of men who, even though they may have escaped shells, were destroyed by the war."
New storyline with Daniel Brühl
The director and his team have also added a new plot line to the story in which German actor Daniel Brühl plays politician Matthias Erzberger. With this addition, the director illustrates the bureaucratic absurdity of the war — where elite bureaucrats and warmongering military commanders determine the fate and deaths of countless soldiers on battlefields while sitting at their desks — and places the events in a historical context.
For Berger, Erzberger, who signed the armistice between Germany and the Allied Powers after the abdication of the German emperor in 1918, is a very important figure in German history. "So now we have that privilege of knowing where the signing of this peace treaty led to — that the military used him as a scapegoat and blamed him for losing the war." Erzberger was assassinated by nationalists two years after the war ended.
The armistice negotiations shown in the film demonstrate that the conflict continued to smolder after the war ended.
World War I, he says, was only the beginning. "Seventeen million soldiers lost their lives. And only 15 years later, the insanity got even worse" says Berger, referring to World War II.
This article was originally written in German with the interview conducted in English. It was updated on January 24 with the news of the Academy Awards nominations. | https://www.dw.com/en/all-quiet-on-the-western-front-gets-9-oscar-nominations/a-64340146 | 2023-01-24 14:46:20 | 1 | https://www.dw.com/en/all-quiet-on-the-western-front-gets-9-oscar-nominations/a-64340146 |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has begun accepting applications for their annual grant programs that enhance the connection between farms and schools.
The Arkansas School Garden grant and the Arkansas Taste Test grant created by the Department of Ag exist to help schools in the state start or expand farm-to-school activities.
The Arkansas School Garden grant gives $500 to 50 schools to set up or expand gardens on school grounds. The grant accounts for any soil, seeds, plants and equipment the schools would need to purchase.
The Arkansas Taste Test grant provides $250 to 20 schools to help schools have taste tests of locally grown specialty crops. The grant money is to go towards kitchen equipment, utensils, serving materials and specialty crop seeds or plants.
The grant programs are available to public and private K-12 schools, early childhood education facilities, and alternative learning environments
Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward expressed the importance of what either grant achieves in schools.
“School gardens and taste tests have proven to be valuable tools in teaching children about agriculture, nutrition, and a variety of skills,” Ward said. “The lessons learned through these programs can have a lasting impact on children, their families, and entire communities.”
Applications will be accepted through Dec. 15.
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With additional COVID-19 pandemic SNAP benefits set to expire tomorrow, Chicago food pantries are preparing for an increased demand that has the industry worried about how it will keep pace.
“Come March, there’s going to be so much added strain and pressure on all these small food pantries across the city,” said Margaret O'Conor, executive director of Common Pantry, a North Center nonprofit that serves Chicago's North Side. “How do you tell people that you don't have the food? How do you turn people away?” | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/nonprofits-philanthropy/covid-food-benefit-ends-charities-prepare-more-need | 2023-03-01 00:23:18 | 1 | https://www.chicagobusiness.com/nonprofits-philanthropy/covid-food-benefit-ends-charities-prepare-more-need |
Ahead of a "major announcement" in his hometown of North Charleston, S.C., on Monday, Republican Sen. Tim Scott has quietly made his run for president official. In a filing with the Federal Election Commission Friday, Scott filed a Statement of Candidacy as a member of the Republican Party. The office sought? President.
This filing comes after months of speculation about Scott's political ambitions. He previously announced a presidential exploratory committee in April which allowed him to raise money without the strict scrutiny of the FEC. A little over a month later, he is now poised to make that exploratory committee a conventional campaign.
This filing and the upcoming announcement also come after Scott's "Faith in America" tour, where he traveled the country — particularly early voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire — sharing his vision for America, leaning heavily into cultural war issues including education.
At a Faith and Freedom event in Iowa, Scott compelled a crowd of conservative Christian voters in the style of an Southern preacher — a job he said his mother wanted him to have.
"If you believe we need a little more A-B-Cs and a little less C-R-T, let me hear you scream!" Scott said. "Hallelujah."
The comment about CRT, or Critical Race Theory, highlights the lane that Scott will take as a candidate. He is the only Black Republican in the U.S. Senate and has long espoused conservative views while talking frankly about race and his experiences as a Black man in America.
Scott will be the second South Carolina Republican to jump into the race; former Gov. Nikki Haley announced her candidacy in February. South Carolina is an early voting state for both Republicans and Democrats in 2024.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional leaders unveiled a government-wide $1.7 trillion spending package early Tuesday that includes another large round of aid to Ukraine, a nearly 10% boost in defense spending and roughly $40 billion in emergency spending, mostly to assist communities across the country recovering from drought, hurricanes and other natural disasters.
The bill, which runs for 4,155 pages, includes about $772.5 billion for non-defense, discretionary programs and $858 billion for defense and would last through the end of the fiscal year at the end of September.
Lawmakers worked to stuff as many priorities as they could into the sprawling package, likely the last major bill of the current Congress. They are racing to complete passage before a midnight Friday deadline or face the prospect of a partial government shutdown going into the Christmas holiday.
Lawmakers leading the negotiations released the details of the bill shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday.
The spending package includes about $45 billion in emergency assistance to Ukraine. It would be the biggest American infusion of assistance yet to Ukraine, above even President Joe Biden’s $37 billion emergency request, and ensure that funding flows to the war effort for months to come.
The U.S. has provided about $68 billion to Ukraine in previous rounds of military, economic and humanitarian assistance.
“The bitterness of winter has descended on Eastern Europe, and if our friends in Ukraine hope to triumph Russia, America must stand firmly on the side of our democratic friends abroad,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.
The legislation also includes historic revisions to federal election law that aim to prevent any future presidents or presidential candidates from trying to overturn an election. The bipartisan overhaul of the Electoral Count Act is in direct response to former President Donald Trump’s efforts to convince Republican lawmakers and then-Vice President Mike Pence to object to the certification of Biden’s victory on Jan. 6, 2021.
“We are now one step closer to protecting our democracy and preventing another January 6th,” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell had warned that if the fiscal year 2023 spending measure failed to gain bipartisan support this week, he would seek another short-term patch into next year, guaranteeing that the new Republican majority in the House would get to shape the package.
McConnell said the GOP’s negotiations were successful in the end. He framed the longer-term spending bill as a victory for the GOP, even as many Republicans will undoubtedly vote against it. He said Republicans succeeded in increasing defense spending far beyond Biden’s request while scaling back some of the increase Biden wanted for domestic spending.
“We’ve transferred huge sums of money away from Democrats’ spending wish list toward our national defense and armed forces, but without allowing the overall cost of the package to go higher,” McConnell said.
But a group of 13 current and incoming House Republicans has threatened to oppose the legislative priorities next year of any senators who vote for the bill, including McConnell. And the next likely speaker of the House, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., tweeted Tuesday that he agreed with them.
“When I’m Speaker, their bills will be dead on arrival in the House if this nearly $2T monstrosity is allowed to move forward over our objections and the will of the American people,” McCarthy tweeted.
Sen. John Thune, the No. 2-ranking Republican in the Senate, told reporters “tensions are high in the House. There’s a lot going on there right now, but in the end, I think when the dust settles and the smoke clears, Republicans in the House and Senate will have to figure out a way to work together next year.”
Shalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget, said in a statement that neither side got everything it wanted. But she praised the deal as “good for our economy, our competitiveness, and our country, and I urge Congress to send it to the President’s desk without delay.”
The spending on non-defense programs will increase by about 6%. That number includes a 22% increase for VA medical care to help pay for an expansion of health care services and benefits to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits during their service. Some environmental advocacy groups expressed frustration with the spending for agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Park Service, which they said doesn’t keep up with inflation.
The bill’s unveiling was delayed for several hours by haggling over language related to the location of the FBI’s future headquarters. Maryland lawmakers have argued that ensuring predominately Black communities get their fair share of federal investments should be a bigger consideration in the selection process. They are advocating for building the headquarters at one of two sites in Maryland’s Prince George’s County, a majority-Black county. Virginia is also competing for the headquarters.
A provision was included in the bill to ensure the General Service Administration would conduct “separate and detailed consultations” with people representing the Maryland and Virginia sites to get their perspectives before a decision is reached.
The spending bill contains scores of policy changes that lawmakers worked furiously to include to avoid having to start over in the new Congress next year.
Examples include a provision from Sen. Josh Hawley, D-Mo., that bans TikTok on government cell phones due to security concerns. Another provision added at the request of Maine lawmakers secured a six-year pause on regulations for the lobster and Jonah crab fisheries that were proposed to help save endangered North Atlantic right whales by reducing their risk of entanglement in fishing gear.
The lawmakers contend the regulations would threaten those industries without meaningfully protecting whales, but environmental advocacy groups assailed the pause.
“A hundred years from now, no one will remember or care about the trivial victories Democrats will try to claim in this legislation, but they’ll mourn the loss of the right whale,” said Brett Hartl, government affairs director at the Center for Biological Diversity, in a scathing response.
Some proposed policy changes failed to make the final cut after months of negotiations, disappointing those who saw the legislation, referred to as the omnibus, as their last, best chance for quick action.
Democrats fell short, for example, in their effort to expand the Child Tax Credit. Also omitted was bipartisan legislation that would have allowed tens of thousands of Afghans admitted to the U.S. to apply for lawful permanent residency after clearing additional background checks.
On the health care front, the bill requires states to keep children enrolled in Medicaid on coverage for at least a year, which advocates say increases access to preventative care, but the bill helps pay for that investment by allowing states to move more quickly to end Medicaid coverage for some of the millions of people who were extended that benefit when the federal government declared the COVID-19 pandemic a public health emergency.
Lawmakers are nearing completion of the 2023 spending package nearly three months late. It was supposed to be finished by Oct. 1, when the government’s fiscal year began.
The last time Congress enacted all its spending bills by then was in 1996, when the Senate finished its work on Sept. 30, the very last day of the budget year. Then-President Bill Clinton signed it that same day.
The Senate is expected to vote on the spending bill first, and support from at least 10 Republican senators will be needed to pass it before it is considered by the House.
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NEW ORLEANS, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF"), announces that KSF has commenced an investigation into Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R).
In July 2019, the Company greatly lowered its full-year 2019 earnings forecast indicating that most of the lowered guidance reflected its weaker valuations of its tractors. Then, in October 2019, the Company disclosed that it was reducing its residual value estimates by $844 million. Then, on February 13, 2020, the Company disclosed that, due to significant reductions to the residual value of its trucking fleet, it had taken a total of $357 million in depreciation expense for 2019 and a loss of approximately $58 million on used vehicle sales, and that it expected to incur another $275 million in depreciation expense on its fleet and an additional $20 million estimated loss on used vehicle sales in 2020.
The Company has been sued in a securities class action lawsuit for failing to disclose material information, violating federal securities laws. Recently, the court presiding over that case denied the Company's motion to dismiss, allowing the case to move forward.
KSF's investigation is focusing on whether Ryder's officers and/or directors breached their fiduciary duties to the Company's shareholders or otherwise violated state or federal laws.
If you have information that would assist KSF in its investigation, or have been a long-term holder of Ryder shares and would like to discuss your legal rights, you may, without obligation or cost to you, call toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or email KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-r/ to learn more.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking to recover investment losses due to corporate fraud and malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
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DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc. ("OBE" or the "Company"), the leading manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor of architectural hardware solutions, glass and glazing systems in North America, is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruno Biasiotta as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
Mr. Biasiotta brings to OBE over 30 years of experience leading transformations of companies in the building efficiency sector and developing high performance organizations. Most recently, he served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Nortek Air Management, driving significant growth and margin expansion while investing in new products and modernizing facilities to better serve customers. Prior to Nortek Air Management, Mr. Biasiotta held senior leadership roles including President and Chief Executive Officer of Philips Lighting Americas as well as Vice President and General Manager of the Building Efficiency division of Johnson Controls, Inc. Mr. Biasiotta holds a Bachelor of Business degree from Cleveland State University.
"I am excited to join OBE and look forward to working closely with our team to provide exceptional value to our customers," said Mr. Biasiotta. "OBE's products are an integral part of the building construction ecosystem. We will continue our commitment to delivering industry-leading quality, reliability and product innovation while providing our customers excellent service and solutions."
In addition to Mr. Biasiotta, OBE named Michael Marcely as Chief Financial Officer. Previously Chief Financial Officer of Nortek Air Management, Mr. Marcely has over 25 years of experience in financial leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer of Alpha Packaging and Senior Vice President of Finance of Spartech Corporation.
OBE thanks departing CEO Elizabeth Haggerty for her leadership in establishing OBE as a strong independent company and wishes her well in her future endeavors.
About Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® Inc.
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc is North America's leading vertically integrated manufacturer, fabricator and distributor of architectural hardware, glass and glazing systems. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OBE is a world-class building products company with significant presence in every major market in the U.S. and Canada. OBE manufactures high-performance architectural glass products and aluminum framing systems and, through its subsidiary C.R. Laurence, distributes complementary branded hardware and glazing supplies. OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With approximately 7,000 employees, OBE operates 85 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. For more information visit www.obe.com.
About KPS Capital Partners, LP
KPS, through its affiliated management entities, is the manager of the KPS Special Situations Funds, a family of investment funds with approximately $13.6 billion of assets under management (as of June 30, 2022). For over three decades, the Partners of KPS have worked exclusively to realize significant capital appreciation by making controlling equity investments in manufacturing and industrial companies across a diverse array of industries, including basic materials, branded consumer, healthcare and luxury products, automotive parts, capital equipment and general manufacturing. KPS creates value for its investors by working constructively with talented management teams to make businesses better, and generates investment returns by structurally improving the strategic position, competitiveness, and profitability of its portfolio companies, rather than primarily relying on financial leverage. The KPS Funds' portfolio companies currently generate aggregate annual revenues of approximately $21.6 billion, operate 232 manufacturing facilities in 27 countries, and have approximately 53,000 employees, directly and through joint ventures worldwide (as of June 30, 2022, pro forma for recent acquisitions and exits). The KPS investment strategy and portfolio companies are described in detail at www.kpsfund.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Transfix, Inc. ("Transfix"), the Intelligent Freight Platform™, today announced the release of a new suite of features for its Fleet Management System (FMS). Now, carriers can book and manage dedicated freight and contract rates with some of the nation's largest shippers, digitize their bidding experience for quicker negotiation, and easily identify attractive loads that offer great rates or flexible pickup times. These new features support carriers' efforts to keep their trucks fully loaded and procure the best available rates. This can help shield them from market volatility– and the impacts of seasonality and cyclicality– to maximize efficiency, service, and costs.
"Through our new FMS offerings, we continue to bring digitization to the supply chain, unlocking opportunities for growth and innovation with our partners," said Tony Tzeng, Chief Product Officer at Transfix. "The new features are designed to help carriers use load insights more effectively and make better use of their resources, adding value to both our carrier and shipper communities."
The updates to Transfix FMS include:
- Dedicated Freight Management. Carriers get enhanced visibility into pending and past load offers for both spot and dedicated lanes, receive notifications when rates need to be extended or re-negotiated, and oversee all freight in one unified experience.
- Digital Negotiation Experience. Digitization of the negotiation experience allows carriers to manage and win bids at an acceptable rate, and do so more efficiently than the historically manual "phone calls and emails" method. Carriers can accept counter-offers, view bids on freight for easier load management, and receive notifications to give them the best chance of winning a load.
- Load Insights. Dispatchers can leverage insights into load characteristics, such as "Popular Load" and "Great Rate," to understand why they're worth booking.
Kimberly Guerrero, a dispatcher at GRD, said, "Transfix FMS and its new features have made things a lot easier. Not only can I clearly understand what I'm bidding for, but I also get robust details on all of my loads. It's so simple to adjust and arrange my loads accordingly. With Transfix FMS, I can really focus and stay organized; it helps me run my business a lot more smoothly."
"Our team is focused on delivering speed-to-value solutions that allow shippers and carriers to thrive," added Tzeng. "We will continue listening to our carrier community to create innovative features and products like these enhancements to Transfix FMS. Our FMS supports a dedicated contract management page for carriers, digitizing the negotiating experience and displaying what makes a load attractive upfront. We remain committed to identifying new ways to boost transparency and efficiency across the supply chain."
The new suite of features for Transfix FMS is live today. Visit Transfix.io for more on its booking experience or carrier network.
As announced on September 21, 2021, Transfix has entered into a definitive business combination agreement, as subsequently amended, with G Squared Ascend I Inc. ("G Squared Ascend I") (NYSE: GSQD), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by affiliates of G Squared, that is expected to result in Transfix becoming a publicly listed company. Completion of the business combination is subject to customary closing conditions.
Transfix drives modern supply chain impact at scale with its Intelligent Freight Platform™. By combining enterprise-grade, machine-learning technology with intuitive software and dedicated supply chain experts, Transfix is enabling organizations to deliver with high performance and high reliability, drive long-term strategy and capacity planning, take empty miles off the road, and optimize their networks, at scale. Today, Transfix connects shippers to nearly 30,000 carriers with real-time, many-to-many freight matching and the visibility they need to make their supply chains more efficient and environmentally responsible. Learn more at Transfix.io.
G Squared is a global venture capital firm that partners with dynamic companies throughout their life cycles as a complete capital solutions provider, working to create value for companies, investors, employees, and other stakeholders. The firm focuses on investments in growth-stage technology companies and has invested in over 100 portfolio companies since it was founded in 2011. The firm's affiliate, G Squared Ascend I Inc. ("G Squared Ascend I"), offers transformative private companies a path to public markets via SPAC. For more information on G Squared and its portfolio, visit: www.gsquared.com. For more information on G Squared Ascend I, visit: www.gsquaredascend.com.
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In connection with the proposed business combination involving G Squared Ascend I and Transfix, Transfix Holdings, Inc. ("Transfix Holdings") has filed a registration statement on Form S-4, as amended (the "Registration Statement") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). The Registration Statement includes a proxy statement of G Squared Ascend I and a prospectus of Transfix Holdings. Additionally, G Squared Ascend I and Transfix Holdings will file other relevant materials with the SEC in connection with the business combination. Copies may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Security holders of G Squared Ascend I are urged to read the proxy statement/prospectus and the other relevant materials when they become available before making any voting decision with respect to the proposed business combination because they will contain important information about the business combination and the parties to the business combination and related matters. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, the websites referenced in this communication is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this communication.
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The information in this communication may contain statements that are not historical facts but are "forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and within the meaning of "safe harbor" provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of present or historical fact included in this communication, regarding G Squared Ascend I's proposed business combination with Transfix, G Squared Ascend I's ability to consummate the transaction, the benefits of the transaction and the combined company's future financial performance, as well as the combined company's strategy, future operations, estimated financial position, estimated revenues and losses, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management are forward-looking statements. 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In addition, G Squared Ascend I and Transfix caution you that the forward-looking statements contained in this communication are subject to the following factors: (i) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could delay the business combination or give rise to the termination of the agreements related thereto; (ii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against G Squared Ascend I or Transfix following announcement of the transactions; (iii) the inability to complete the business combination due to the failure to obtain approval of the shareholders of G Squared Ascend I, or other conditions to closing in the transaction agreement; (iv) the risk that the proposed business combination disrupts G Squared Ascend I's or Transfix's current plans and operations as a result of the announcement of the transactions; (v) Transfix's ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition and the ability of Transfix to grow and manage growth profitably following the business combination; (vi) costs related to the business combination; (vii) changes in applicable laws or regulations; (viii) rollout of Transfix's business and the timing of expected business milestones, (ix) the effects of competition on Transfix's business, (x) supply shortages in the materials necessary for the production of Transfix's products, (xi) risks related to original equipment manufacturers and other partners being unable or unwilling to initiate or continue business partnerships on favorable terms, (xii) the termination or reduction of government clean energy and electric vehicle incentives, (xiii) delays in the construction and operation of production facilities, (xiv) the amount of redemption requests made by G Squared Ascend I's public stockholders, (xv) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions, and (xvi) the possibility that Transfix may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors. Should one or more of the risks or uncertainties described in this communication, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results and plans could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. You should carefully consider the risks and uncertainties described in the "Risk Factors" section of G Squared Ascend I's final prospectus filed with the SEC on February 8, 2021 and its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the SEC on April 13, 2022, and other documents of G Squared Ascend I filed, or to be filed, including the proxy statement/prospectus, with the SEC. Additional information concerning these and other factors that may impact the operations and projections discussed herein can be found in G Squared Ascend I's filings with the SEC. G Squared Ascend I's SEC filings are available publicly on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov.
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Dozens of original streaming shows have been removed from platforms in an apparent effort to cut costs. The disappearing shows may point to a more fundamental change in the business of streaming.
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Dozens of original streaming shows have been removed from platforms in an apparent effort to cut costs. The disappearing shows may point to a more fundamental change in the business of streaming.
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DALLAS(KDAF)—In Texas, I’m sure there are plenty of bald and short men looking for love. when you’re looking for love, it’s not about your looks, something else may be more important.
Dating.com discover many singles care more about their personality than a person looks. According to the company, baldness and short stature are now the preferred traits when it comes to finding a partner.
The survey results have been released by Dating.com, which is owned by Social Discovery Group and runs over 40 dating sites.
“It’s the season of the bald, short king,” said Maria Sullivan, Dating Expert and Vice President of Dating.com. “On a more serious note, many daters are still solving for the loneliness they experienced in lockdown or isolation from their peers. For these singles, traditionally attractive physical attributes have given way to endearing and supportive characteristics that make them feel seen and heard.”
The study found over 63% of singles reported that positive personality traits are more important than attractive physical qualities in a potential partner.
Also, 32% of singles interested in dating men reported that their potential partner being bald and/or 5’7″ or shorter would not impact their decision to date them. 12% reported that it would have little to no impact, according to Dating.com.
Sullivan also provided some advice for those singles still looking:
- Be open-minded
- Don’t let anyone else’s opinions affect your dating choices.
- Look beyond the superficial level
- Date someone who lets you be you. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/singles-dont-care-about-looks-according-to-dating-com-being-short-or-bald-are-now-pluses/ | 2023-03-28 21:16:32 | 1 | https://cw33.com/news/texas/singles-dont-care-about-looks-according-to-dating-com-being-short-or-bald-are-now-pluses/ |
PORTLAND, Ore. — Lou Lopez-Senechal scored 23 points and No. 3 UConn routed Duke 78-50 in the semifinal round of the Phil Knight Legacy tournament on Friday.
Shaeyann Day-Wilson led the Blue Devils (5-1) with 15 points, and Elizabeth Balogun contributed 14 off the bench.
The Huskies built up a 41-29 halftime lead behind 13 points from Lopez-Senechal, who knocked down three 3-pointers during the opening two periods.
UConn only added to the lead in the second half, holding as much as a 30-point advantage over Duke as the half progressed.
The Huskies shot the lights out from 3-point range, shooting 46.2% on 13 attempts. All six of their 3-point makes came from Lopez-Senechal, who made four, and Fudd, who hit two.
The Blue Devils shot just 33.3% from the field as a team on the night and turned the ball over 14 times while committing 18 personal fouls to UConn’s 11.
BIG PICTURE
UConn: With a dominant performance across the board, the Huskies remained undefeated and proved they’re more than worthy of their top-3 ranking as they advanced to the PKL championship game.
Duke: The Blue Devils picked up their first loss of the season in dispiriting fashion, unable to keep up with the Huskies’ shooting.
UP NEXT:
UConn: The Huskies face the winner of Friday’s Oregon State-Iowa game in the PKL championship game on Saturday.
Duke: The Blue Devils will play the loser of Friday’s Oregon State-Iowa game in a Sunday consolation game.
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Federal price range may be to be had for homeowners of cars that had been critically damaged throughout the historic flooding in Broward County final month. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has introduced that help will be supplied to those that meet positive necessities:
- The car(s) should were damaged throughout the flooding that happened between April 12 and 14.
- The car(s) should be not operable or secure to force.
- Cosmetic upkeep is not going to be lined below this help program.
- Applicants should personal or rent the affected automotive(s). Rentals don’t seem to be eligible.
- Assistance most effective applies to wreck that’s not lined by way of insurance coverage or if the homeowners haven’t any insurance coverage.
To follow for this assist, seek advice from FEMA’s website. For extra information on FEMA’s help program for Broward County flood survivors, take a look at their press release and fact sheet.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing fierce backlash over his claims that the COVID-19 virus was manipulated to target white and Black people while avoiding Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people.
The conspiratorial comments, which were first reported by the New York Post, have caused a firestorm among Democrats, many of whom have already shared concerns about his insurgent primary challenge to President Biden.
Kennedy responded by calling the charges of antisemitism and anti-Asian racism leveled against him “a disgusting fabrication.” But many Democrats say the claims just confirm their beliefs that much of what he stands for is antithetical to their party.
Two Democratic House members argued they should disqualify him from the White House.
“Anyone who traffics in anti-Asian and antisemitic conspiracy theories, as RFK Jr. has done, are unworthy of the highest office in the land,” Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) told The Hill on Monday.
Torres, a moderate who has expressed strong support for Israel, said those who are defending Kennedy after learning about his latest remarks are “not to be taken seriously.”
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), who is Jewish, said “yes” in a text message when asked if he also believes the comments should make Kennedy a non-starter for the White House.
Over the weekend, Kennedy amplified a false theory that the deadly coronavirus pandemic was “ethnically targeted” and that “COVID-19 attacks certain races disproportionately,” suggesting Chinese people and certain Jewish people were the “most immune” to the virus.
“We don’t know whether it was deliberately targeted or not but there are papers out there that show the racial or ethnic differential and impact,” he added, according to The New York Post.
Democratic officials and anti-discrimination leaders immediately challenged the veracity of Kennedy’s claims, which he sought to backtrack by saying in part he didn’t think the virus was “deliberately engineered.”
But the fallout was swift, with Democratic leaders and aligned committees strongly distancing themselves from the stance many believe is unrepresentative and offensive to the party whose nomination he’s seeking.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee released a statement saying the environmental lawyer should be prevented from serving as an elected official.
“Last week, RFK Jr. made reprehensible antisemitic and anti-Asian comments aimed at perpetuating harmful and debunked racist tropes,” it read. “Such dangerous racism and hate have no place in America, demonstrate him to be unfit for public office, and must be condemned.”
Jaime Harrison, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, also called the comments “deeply troubling,” tweeting that “they do not represent the views of the Democratic Party.”
Even his sister, Kerry Kennedy, who serves as the president of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organization, said she “STRONGLY” condemns her brother’s “deplorable and untruthful remarks.”
As the leading Democratic primary challenger, the 69-year-old Kennedy has come under intense scrutiny over his views on vaccines and for sowing skepticism about the science-based information Democrats have relied on to address the pandemic.
Vaccine and infectious disease experts, as well as other members of the medical community, have regularly condemned Kennedy’s stances that have questioned the effectiveness of life-saving shots.
And now, some say the false claims about ethnic targeting inject a new threat into a political climate in which instances of racism and antisemitism are already on the rise.
“That tape should be the end of his candidacy,” said Arthur Caplan, a medical ethicist and expert on COVID-19. “You can’t support him, platform him, even report on him without understanding that he obviously is a bigot.”
Kennedy’s comments come after also recently asserting without proof that “the Chinese are developing ethnic bio-weapons.”
Many Democrats have argued against giving Kennedy airtime or taking his challenge to Biden too seriously. They see his repeated anti-vaccine rhetoric as dangerous and introducing or perpetuating racist conspiracies as equally harmful.
“To me, he’s crossed a line,” Caplan said.
In the early months of his upstart campaign, Kennedy has shown signs of traction. He’s polled in double digits in a handful of surveys and has managed to stay on top of some critical headlines without too much damage to his bid.
He’s also been able to seize on Biden’s low popularity and voter apathy, tailoring his messaging to those who want to see someone else be nominated and elected in November.
But a growing number of Democrats, civil rights advocates and medical experts believe his most recent comments are a bridge too far and could significantly complicate his path to the nomination.
Some feel even stronger, arguing it could end his campaign, noting the nature of a tape recording is different from other reporting that can be easily disputed by the candidate.
“The tape speaks for itself. He’s trying to walk it back,” Caplan said. “It’s really hard to walk back speaking in your own words of racism.” | https://www.kark.com/hill-politics/democrats-condemn-rfk-jr-over-reprehensible-covid-19-remarks/ | 2023-07-17 21:10:49 | 0 | https://www.kark.com/hill-politics/democrats-condemn-rfk-jr-over-reprehensible-covid-19-remarks/ |
Catching up with future Mountaineer Rodney Gallagher – The Gold and Blue Nation Podcast
Before he officially joins the Mountaineers, WVU football signee Rodney Gallagher made history on the hardwood in his final prep basketball season.
Gallagher, a multi-sport star at Laurel Highlands High School just north of the Mason-Dixon Line in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, broke his school’s all-time scoring record.
According to Mike White of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Gallagher has scored 1,948 points in his illustrious prep basketball career, which has also included a pair of WPIAL championships.
In December, Gallagher signed a letter of intent with WVU football. He played multiple positions at Laurel Highlands, serving as the team’s quarterback during his senior season, but he was recruited by WVU as a wide receiver.
RELATED: Gallagher calls signing with WVU a “dream come true”
Head coach Neal Brown supported Gallagher’s decision to complete his senior season of high school basketball. He calls Gallagher “the pride of Uniontown,” and expects him to make an impact immediately when he arrives in Morgantown to join the football program.
“Every time I’ve been to a basketball game, it’s standing-room only. Every time I go to a football game, and I’ve seen multiple live, it’s standing-room only,” Brown said recently of the four-star recruit. “So I think we’re going to have some Rodney Gallagher effect right here, too.”
Gallagher’s mustangs fell to North Catholic 74-59 in the WPIAL 4A semifinals. He went on to score 26 points Wednesday night against Highlands in the third-place consolation game, which Laurel Highlands won 83-60 at home. His team will compete in the PIAA state tournament. | https://www.wowktv.com/goldandbluenation/gallagher-sets-scoring-record-at-laurel-highlands/ | 2023-03-02 18:05:22 | 0 | https://www.wowktv.com/goldandbluenation/gallagher-sets-scoring-record-at-laurel-highlands/ |
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BroadStreet has entered an agreement to partner with Westland Insurance Group, a leading Canadian independent insurance brokerage.
Rick Miley, BroadStreet's Founder and Executive Chair said, "Westland Insurance Group possesses the characteristics that make it a great fit for a partnership with BroadStreet: the leadership team is entrepreneurial, there is a culture of ownership embedded in the firm that is consistent with our co-ownership approach and the company has a bias for growth, both organic growth and growth via acquisition."
For more than 20 years, BroadStreet has been investing in high performing independent insurance agencies with exceptional leadership teams. Since 2012, BroadStreet's primary financial partner has been Ontario Teachers' Pension Board, a global investor responsible for the retirement income for more than 336,000 Canadian teachers. BroadStreet's unique co-ownership model is designed to support the operational autonomy of its partners while providing its partners the financial support to invest in organic and acquisitive growth to create a long-term sustainable business.
About BroadStreet Partners, Inc.
BroadStreet Partners, Inc. is an insurance brokerage holding company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with partners operating across North America. BroadStreet's unique co-ownership model has created ownership opportunities for more than 450 agency professionals. Through the collective scale of its partners, BroadStreet is among the largest insurance brokerage holding companies in the United States. www.broadstreetcorp.com
About Westland Insurance Group
Westland Insurance Group is one of the largest and fastest-growing independent insurance brokers in Canada. Trading over C$2.5 billion of premium, Westland continues to expand coast to coast. Westland's brokers provide expertise and advisory-based services across commercial, personal, employee benefits, farm, and specialty insurance segments. Since its founding in 1980, Westland has been committed to supporting its clients, industry partners and local communities. For more information, please visit westlandinsurance.ca.
BroadStreet Partners, Inc. Media contact
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Phone: 614-403-7373
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Phone: 778-288-7894
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Monday brought to the 3rd Congressional District dueling sets of endorsements, some from a trio of Louisiana congressional representatives of yore and two others from Republicans who still retain power.
In Lafayette, U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Lafayette, announced that House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy, R-California, and House Republican Whip Steve Scalise of New Orleans had endorsed his candidacy for a fourth term. Higgins represents a coastal district that stretches from Morgan City to the Texas state line.
“Clay Higgins is a respected member of our House Republican Conference, and I am proud to endorse him for re-election,” said House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy in an issued statement. “Clay is a champion for border security, American energy independence, public safety and our conservative values.”
“I am happy to give my full support and endorsement to my friend Clay Higgins,” Scalise said. “For six years, Clay and I have worked together to advance Louisiana’s interests in the U.S. House of Representatives. Clay is a strong conservative, an effective legislator, and a fierce advocate for the 3rd District. He is an important member of our Louisiana team, and I look forward to continue serving with him.”
Meanwhile, at a Lafayette news conference at the Homewood Suites, three former Acadiana representatives — two of them were Democrats — announced their support for Higgins’ Republican primary opponent, lawyer and political novice Holden Hoggatt.
Hoggatt’s newly announced supporters — former U.S. Rep. and Sen. John Breaux, D-Crowley; former U.S. Rep. Chris John, D-Crowley, and former U.S. Rep. Charles Boustany, R-Lafayette — in remarks to Hoggatt’s supporters and campaign workers following their endorsement, said they lamented Higgins’ performance in office and what they say is an inability to get things accomplished for the district.
Boustany, who served six terms as congressman, said Acadiana people “deserve someone who will serve with respect and be respectful” of others in office.
“We don’t have that now,” he said.
“The people of this district deserve better,” said John, who suggested that Higgins’ was focused on a political “movement,” not on specific issues that need tending for Acadiana people. He suggested he might take to the campaign trail to help Hoggatt, if the challenger asks.
Breaux, who served 33 years in Congress as a Democrat, said he crossed party lines to make his endorsement for Hoggatt because it is “the right choice for the people.”
“You’ve got to be able to form coalitions,” he said, something for which Breaux was well known in Congress and something that he said Higgins cannot do.
Breaux said he has crossed party lines before to endorse Republicans U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow in northeastern Louisiana and U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski in Alaska.
In response to news media questions, Hoggatt said as a conservative he subscribes to an “America First” mindset. He suggested that although Donald Trump endorsed Higgins’ campaign, he may have been more perfunctory than enthusiastic.
He said Higgins has failed to successfully cross party lines and secure adequate federal help from the White House for Interstate 49 funding and for aid for southwestern Louisiana, which was battered by two hurricanes in 2020.
Hoggatt has taken off the gloves of late in remarks about the incumbent. In response to a news media question, Hoggatt suggested that funding for some of Higgins trips abroad has come under House of Representatives review. He suggested that Higgins had become a “national security risk.”
But on further questioning, he said he has no inside knowledge about an accusation. Rather, he said, it was something he had heard.
Hoggatt said that if he wins the 3rd District seat, he would be most interested in serving on the agriculture, energy or veterans affairs committees.
Hoggatt grew up in Oxford, Mississippi, earned his bachelor’s degree at Millsaps in Jackson, Mississippi and his law degree at LSU. He has served as an assistant district attorney and operated a private law practice, which includes a specialty in equine law.
The election is Nov. 8. | https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/politics/elections/article_54de313a-48ca-11ed-b1b5-dfe1e4ffb6d2.html | 2022-10-10 20:36:18 | 0 | https://www.theadvocate.com/acadiana/news/politics/elections/article_54de313a-48ca-11ed-b1b5-dfe1e4ffb6d2.html |
Updated February 15, 2023 at 3:52 PM ET
Balloon concerns have the U.S. military now looking at a lot of what an assistant secretary of defense has called "low speed clutter" in America's skies.
The National Weather Service, which launches about 184 balloons every day across the country, says they make sure they and aviation authorities know where all of them are at all times.
These balloons allow weather forecasters to predict upcoming trends and future storms. Some even give researchers measures of pollutants. And to make sure their balloons aren't mistaken for clutter, the National Weather Service uses a GPS to track each one and notifies the Federal Aviation Administration before each launch – many of which take place at airports.
"Balloons were one of the first tools used to collect environmental data, dating back to the 1700s," National Weather Service spokesperson Susan Buchanan says. "Our balloons provide valuable atmospheric data used to produce weather forecasts."
So far, all National Weather Service balloons have been accounted for, according to Buchanan.
"None of the objects that were shot down were NWS balloons, as none of our balloons are missing," she says.
Protecting National Weather Service Balloons
The U.S. has shot down three unidentified aerial vehicles since Feb. 4 – in addition to a balloon the State Department says is part of a "fleet" of Chinese military balloons. One of the remaining unidentified aerial vehicles was shot down because of potential surveillance concerns, while the remaining two were seen as threatening to civilian flight in the U.S. and Canada.
The possibility of the United States shooting down more unidentified aerial vehicles hasn't spurred much concern at the National Weather Service.
That's because they communicate with the Federal Aviation Administration before each launch – on top of GPS tracking each balloon once it drifts into the sky.
"Most of our upper air balloon launch sites are co-located with airports. For these sites, we call the FAA tower before we launch our morning and evening balloons," Buchanan says. "Some others that are not located near airports (Miami is an example) also call the local FAA tower before each launch."
The National Weather Service also tries to keep the public informed of its launches and teach about the balloons.
"We use every opportunity to provide public outreach and education about our balloons," Buchanan says. "We particularly focus education on what to do when the public finds a radiosonde that has parachuted back to earth so they aren't alarmed by it."
A radiosonde is an instrument that measures temperature, pressure and relative humidity amid extreme cold and nearly 200 mph winds.
National Weather Service Balloons
Composed of latex and synthetic rubber, National Weather Service balloons are filled with helium, and expand as they ascend to almost 100,000 feet – growing from six feet in diameter to about 20. Once in the air, the balloons can travel as far as 125 miles over the course of about two hours.
And the process of tracking radiosondes can send even more information to the ground, says Russell Dickerson, a professor of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at the University of Maryland who has participated in launches.
"As they drift with the wind, the location is radioed back to the Earth's surface and we can determine the winds," he says, noting that launches led by people and organizations outside the National Weather Service are also responsible for notifying the Federal Aviation Administration.
Once the balloons burst, a parachute gently sends the radiosonde back to Earth. These cheap packages, he says, are smaller than a large bird and are "basically throwaways," designed to not damage airplanes if there's a collision.
Around the world, forecasters launch balloons from about 900 locations that "give us a synopsis of the weather on a global scale," and some even measure smog and pollution, according to Dickerson.
In addition to regular weather balloons, there are other types of balloons in the sky that examine the upper atmosphere and stratosphere, which extends from about 6.2 miles to about 31 miles. But they're "usually announced well in advance," Dickerson says.
There are also balloons launched by NASA that measure ozone, which protects the Earth from above but is also a greenhouse gas closer to home.
"[Ozone] has a good side and bad side, like the force," says Dickerson, who says he would hate to see those balloons destroyed. "It's good up there, but not down here."
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SEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodríguez connected again, hitting a go-ahead, three-run homer in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners finished off a three-game sweep by beating the Texas Rangers 4-2 on Wednesday.
A day earlier, the 21-year-old rookie sensation hit a leadoff home run in the first inning. That was his first swing since the All-Star Game because of a sore left wrist that was initially injured in the final game before the break in Texas.
Rodríguez had a breakout performance in the All-Star Home Run Derby, where he smashed 81 shots over the wall.
This home run was his 18th of the season and came with one out against starter Jon Gray (7-5). Gray had allowed just one run on four hits to that point, but the 416-foot drive into the left-field bullpen erased Seattle's 2-1 deficit.
The homer ended Gray’s day. He struck out eight and walked four.
Seattle starter Marco Gonzales (6-10) held the Rangers hitless through the first four innings while allowing just a single baserunner, with Adolis Garcia drawing a second-inning walk and later being forced out on an inning-ending double play.
Gonzales allowed four hits, struck out five and walked one.
Matt Festa pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his second save.
The Mariners improved to 11-2 against the Rangers this year.
Seattle scored its first run in the second when Sam Haggerty drove in J.P. Crawford with a bloop double that barely stayed fair down the left field line.
Garcia singled in the Texas fifth and scored on Charlie Culberson's double. Jonah Heim hit an RBI double in the sixth to put Texas ahead 2-1.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Mariners: INF Ty France was out of the lineup after tweaking his left wrist on a swing in Tuesday’s game. Seattle manager Scott Servais said it is unrelated to France’s elbow injury from earlier in the season, and his status is day-to-day.
UP NEXT
Mariners: RHP Logan Gilbert will start Thursday at Houston. Gilbert struck out eight, but allowed five hits and two earned runs in a 3-1 loss to Houston on Saturday.
Texas: RHP Spencer Howard will pitch for the Rangers ON Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels. Howard allowed six hits and four earned runs over 4 ⅔ innings in his last start on July 22, against Oakland.
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Because we as a culture can mistakenly equate beauty with shallowness, it's taken time for some to realize what a great actor Colin Farrell is. He's always been a charismatic screen presence, though in recent years he's revealed striking new emotional depths as a leading man in movies like The Lobster and this year's After Yang. He's also proved willing to bury his good looks under mounds of prosthetics as the villainous Penguin in The Batman.
Farrell gives what may be his strongest performance yet in The Banshees of Inisherin, and one of the reasons he's so good in it is that he's playing a character who, perhaps like Farrell himself, is used to being underestimated. His character, Pádraic, is a sweet-souled farmer who's spent his entire life on Inisherin, a small, fictional island off the coast of Ireland.
It's 1923, and life here is simple and repetitive, which is why it sends off small shockwaves one day when Colm, Pádraic's older best friend, refuses to join him for their usual afternoon pint down at the pub. He soon learns that Colm, who's played by Brendan Gleeson, has decided to end their decades-long friendship with nary a word of explanation.
In time, the truth comes out: Colm finds Pádraic dull, and is tired of listening to the younger man's endless yammering — especially since it keeps Colm from pursuing his passion: playing and composing violin music.
Gleeson is terrific at showing you the tenderness beneath his outward stoicism, and what's heartbreaking is that Colm does still like Pádraic — but he also knows that their friendship is draining him. But Pádraic can't accept Colm's decision. He tries cajoling his former friend, then pleading with him, then badgering him.
At one point, Colm becomes so irritated that he threatens to physically harm himself if Pádraic doesn't leave him alone. And since this is a movie written and directed by Martin McDonagh, the British Irish playwright and filmmaker with a taste for baroque comic violence, you know it isn't an idle threat.
This movie isn't as grisly as some of McDonagh's earlier stage and screen works — I still have fond memories of seeing his blood-soaked play The Lieutenant of Inishmore years ago, and somewhat less fond memories of his Oscar-winning film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri. Compared with that movie's wildly uneven mix of comedy and tragedy, The Banshees of Inisherin is a quieter, gentler work, but its melancholy also cuts much deeper. McDonagh opens the story with gorgeous, postcard-worthy images of Inisherin, all lush green landscapes and even a rainbow in the sky. But by the end, he has quashed any sweet or sentimental thoughts we might harbor toward this isolated community, where people can be spiteful and small-minded and mock those who want to leave or strive for something better.
Few people know this as well as Pádraic's bookish sister, Siobhan, played by a terrific Kerry Condon. She loves her brother dearly, flaws and all. She's also one of the few people in town who can connect with Colm intellectually, and she understands why he wants to be left alone.
There are other colorful supporting characters, too: a nasty policeman, a doom-prophesying old woman and an annoying young man played, with marvelous pathos, by Barry Keoghan. And I haven't even mentioned the animal cast: Two of the movie's most important characters are Colm's pet collie and Pádraic's pet donkey, noble creatures who put the pettiness and stupidity of humans to shame.
There's something a little glib about that idea — and also about the way The Banshees of Inisherin uses the Irish Civil War, raging in the background of the story, as a counterpoint to the conflict between Pádraic and Colm. But there's nothing glib about how these two characters are written. To watch Farrell and Gleeson rage against each other is to better understand what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object. It's been a while since a movie extracted this much drama from the end of a beautiful friendship.
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Oktoberfest is back but shadowed by 'red hot' inflation
Oktoberfest is back in Germany after two years of pandemic cancellations — the same bicep-challenging beer mugs, fat-dripping pork knuckles, pretzels the size of dinner plates, men in leather shorts and women in cleavage-baring traditional dresses.
But while brewers are more than glad to see the return of the Bavarian capital's sudsy tourist centerpiece, both they and visitors are under pressure from inflation in a way that could scarcely be imagined the last time it was held in 2019.
For one thing, the 1-liter (2-pint) mug of beer will cost between 12.60 and 13.80 euros ($12.84 and $14.07) this year, which is an increase of about 15% compared with 2019, according to the official Oktoberfest homepage.
The event opens at noon Saturday when Munich's mayor taps the first keg and announces “O'zapft is,” or “It's tapped” in Bavarian dialect.
For Germany’s brewers, rising costs go much deeper than simply the price of a round at the festival's long wooden benches. They are facing higher prices all along their chain of production, from raw ingredients like barley and hops to finishing touches such as beer caps and packing material.
It's a mirror of the inflation running across the economy: Sky-high natural gas prices caused by Russia's war in Ukraine are boosting what businesses and consumers have to pay for energy, while recovering demand from the pandemic is making parts and raw materials hard to come by.
Brewing equipment is often fueled by natural gas, and prices for barley malt — or grain that has been allowed to germinate by moistening it — have more than doubled, to over 600 euros a ton. Glass bottles have risen by 80%, as glassmakers pay more for energy. Bottle caps are up 60%, and even glue for labels is in short supply.
“Prices for everything have changed significantly this year,” said Sebastian Utz, head technician at Munich's historic Hofbraeu Brewery, which traces its roots in the city to 1589. “To brew beer you need a lot of energy ... and for refrigeration. And at the same time, we need raw materials — barley malt, hops — where procurement has increased in price.”
The costs of everything — cardboard, stainless steel for barrels, wood pallets, cleaning supplies to keep the brewing tanks spotless — have gone up.
“These are prices that the German brewing industry has never seen before,” said Ulrich Biene, spokesman for the historic family-owned Veltins Brewery in Grevenstein, which is not one of the brands sold at Oktoberfest.
Inflation hit an annual 7.9% in Germany in August, and a record 9.1% in the 19 countries that use the euro currency. Rising consumer prices in Europe have been fueled above all by Russia restricting supplies of natural gas, driving prices through the roof. That feeds through to electricity, because gas is used to generate power, and to the cost of a host of industrial processes that run on gas, such as making fertilizer, glass and steel. Farmers also are seeing higher costs for heating buildings and fertilizing crops.
All that gets built into the prices of things people buy, and those higher prices cut into their purchasing power.
Inflation is “running red hot in Germany" and could approach 10% by year's end, said Carsten Brzeski, chief eurozone economist at ING bank. The rate should fall next year as consumer demand weakens — but that is small consolation today.
In any case, Oktoberfest is a much-needed boost for Munich's hotels and food service industry.
“It's beautiful,” Mayor Dieter Reiter said. “You can see the enthusiasm has returned.” He downplayed concerns about such a big event during the pandemic, saying the spread of COVID-19 is “no longer the decisive factor” and adding, “Let's see how it goes.”
Some 487 beer breweries, restaurants, fish and meat grills, wine vendors and others will serve revelers at Oktoberfest, and opening hours will be even longer than in the past, with the first beer tents opening at 9 a.m. and closing at 10:30 p.m. The last orders will be taken at 9:30 p.m.
In the years before COVID-19, about 6 million people visited the celebrations annually, many of them dressed in traditional Bavarian garb — the women in Dirndl dresses, the men in Lederhosen, or knee-length leather trousers.
Oktoberfest, first held in 1810 in honor of the marriage of Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria to Princess Therese, has been canceled dozens of times during its more than 200-year history due to wars and pandemics.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
7-7-3
(seven, seven, three)
MADISON, Wis. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the Wisconsin Lottery's "Pick 3 Midday" game were:
7-7-3
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CLEVELAND (AP) — Donovan Mitchell took his most vicious shots at Dillon Brooks after the game.
Accusing Brooks of being a dirty player, Mitchell said the NBA needs to do something about the Memphis guard’s unruly bad behavior after he smashed Cleveland’s All-Star guard in the groin during the Cavaliers’ 128-113 victory over the Grizzlies on Thursday night.
“That’s just who he is,” said Mitchell, who was ejected in the third quarter for throwing the ball at Brooks. “We’ve seen it a bunch in this league with him. Him and I have had our personal battles for years.
“There’s no place for that in the game. This has been brewing for years with me and other guys in the league. You all see it. This isn’t new.”
Darius Garland scored 32 points shortly after being left off the All-Star team and carried Cleveland following Mitchell’s ejection as the Cavs handed the Grizzlies their seventh loss in eight games.
Garland was one of several players having All-Star-caliber seasons not named an Eastern Conference reserve by the coaches. He added 11 assists as the Cavs bounced back from a tough loss to Miami on Tuesday night.
“He was brilliant,” Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff said. “He knew how important this game was to us and what we needed from him. That’s what leaders do.”
Mitchell, voted an All-Star starter last week, was tossed in the third quarter for throwing the ball at Brooks after the pair tangled under the basket. Brooks also was thrown out.
With the Cavs leading 81-76, Brooks missed a shot and fell in the lane. While on the floor, he flung his arm back and struck Mitchell, who was standing over him, in the groin area. Mitchell dropped in pain and retaliated by firing the ball at Brooks and then charging and shoving him along the baseline in front of the Memphis bench.
As the altercation threatened to spill into the seats, officials and players were able to get things under control before any punches were thrown.
It’s possible the league could punish Brooks further, and Mitchell believes additional penalities are warranted.
“There should be something,” he said. “This isn’t just a Donovan thing. This has happened to other players throughout this league, and it’s complete (expletive). Those guys talk (junk) and that’s fine, that’s all a part of basketball. We all grew up playing that way.
“But when you start doing cheap (stuff), that ain’t it. That’s where my frustration lies. It’s not about talking back and forth. That’s cool, but when you start doing little stuff like that.”
Bickerstaff felt Mitchell, who said he has had previous run-ins with Brooks, had every right to defend himself.
“That was a cheap shot in multiple ways,” he said. “A guy should have the right to stand up for himself. I thought Donovan did that. I’m proud of our guys. We don’t have those guys that start (expletive)t, but we have guys who don’t run from (expletive) shit and you have to in this league.
“You have to stand up for yourself. That’s what he did and his teammates had his back.”
Brooks refused to discuss the altercation with Mitchell in any detail. When he was asked about the exchange, Memphis All-Star Ja Morant stepped in and said the Grizzlies would not talk about the incident.
Brooks did say he agreed with the flagrant-2 call.
“It saved me some T’s (technicals),” he said.
The Grizzlies have a reputation as the NBA’s most talkative team, but Morant believes they’re being unfairly judged.
“Anything when it comes to negative about the Grizzlies, we normally, you know, get the punishment,” Morant said. “It ain’t the same. They (the NBA) hate us.”
While Mitchell said he and Brooks have a long history, Morant denied the Grizzlies having any issues with the four-time All-Star.
“We don’t got no history with nobody,” Morant said. “We don’t beef with nobody.”
Cedi Osman scored 21 points and Jarrett Allen added 18 points and 11 rebounds for Cleveland.
Evan Mobley had 17 points and 14 rebounds.
Desmond Bane scored 25 points and Morant had 24 points, eight rebounds and eight assists for Grizzlies despite being in foul trouble most of the night.
Memphis played without All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr., who sustained a thigh bruise in Tuesday night in a loss to Portland.
FLY EAGLES FLY
Bickerstaff has a healthy rooting interest in the Super Bowl. He’s a devoted Eagles fan.
Because he bounced around as a kid due to his dad, Bernie, being an NBA coach, Bickerstaff didn’t have a favorite team. He found a favorite player.
“I loved Randall Cunningham,” he said, mentioning Philadelphia’s elusive quarterback and the reason why he pulls for the Eagles.
TIP-INS
Grizzlies: Jackson Jr. is on pace to become the first player to average at least 16 points and three blocks since Shaquille O’Neal and Alonzo Mourning did it in 1999-2000. … C Steven Adams (right knee sprain) was unavailable for the sixth consecutive game. … G Danny Green sat out after making his Memphis debut on Wednesday. He had been sidelined all season while rehabbing a torn left ACL.
Cavaliers: G Ricky Rubio scored 11 in the fourth. … Caris LeVert was out with right hamstring soreness.
UP NEXT
Grizzlies: Host Toronto on Sunday.
Cavaliers: At Indiana on Sunday.
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Orlando Christmas light shows to visit in December
With Christmas creeping right around the corner, light shows are popping up all around Central Florida. Some are displayed as walkthrough shows while others are drive-thru shows. Aside from the beautiful light displays, many of these attractions have activities that the whole family can enjoy.
Night of a Million Lights
After making its debut in 2020, Night of a Million Lights was named USA Today's "Number One Thing To Do in Orlando." The show features a landscape of "spectacular sparkle" and dancing lights that people of all ages can enjoy.
The entertainment at this light show features Dueling pianists, The Mistle-Tunes, a cappella group, Santa's Dancing Reindeer, and DJ Jack Frost's Ice Block Party. There are also festive food and drink options including churrs, hot chocolate, and specialty beverages.
The show runs from November 12 to January 1, 2023.
Dazzling Nights
This immersive light show experience takes place in Leu Gardens and features a 70-foot-long candy cane vortex light tunnel along with laser light shows with live singers. A 40-foot diameter snow dome with swirling snow is also on-site to put you into the Christmas spirit. For the kids — an inflatable play area with a chimney slide is also on the menu.
Tickets for this event must be purchased for a specific time and date. The show runs from November 25 to January 1, 2023.
Night in Lights
Coined as the largest drive-thru immersive light show in Orlando, Christmas Nights and Lights opened in Dezerland making its first Orlando debut.
The show stretches about a mile and a half and takes about 20 to 30 minutes to go through. Those who attend can listen to the synchronized light show on the radio in their car.
Tickets come with a discount allowing guests to enjoy the arcades, go-karts, and auto museum in Dezerland.
The exhibit is open daily from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Lake Nona Lights
Located in the East Park Subdivision off Narcoossee Rd in Orlando, this show premieres Thanksgiving evening and runs nightly until December 31. The neighborhood light display boasts synchronized lights and music all for free.
Shine Light Show
The Shine Light Show happens at the Gaylord Palms and features thousands of dancing lights, synchronized to a high-energy, seasonal soundtrack. Animated light curtains glow around Christmas designs. This spectacle runs daily at 9:15 p.m. from November 18 to January 1, 2023. | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/orlando-christmas-light-shows-to-visit-in-december | 2022-11-20 03:43:06 | 0 | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/orlando-christmas-light-shows-to-visit-in-december |
A 78-year-old woman is taking Bullhead City, Ariz., to court over her arrest earlier this year for feeding the homeless community at a local public park.
The Institute for Justice wants a federal court to effectively end the city ordinance that prohibits Norma Thornton from giving food to the hungry in a public park. Thornton's attorneys say the ordinance violates several of the woman's civil rights granted under the 14th amendment.
Thornton, who has experienced homelessness and food insecurity in her life, has gone to Bullhead City Community Park for more than four years to bring home-cooked, hot meals to the area's unhoused population gathered there.
In March, Thornton was stopped by police and arrested, charged with violating a local ordinance that makes it illegal to share prepared food in a public park "for charitable purposes" without a permit.
The Institute for Justice released the body camera footage of the woman's arrest. In it, a police officer is clearly resistant to arresting the Arizona grandmother in a call with his supervisor.
The video captures the officer over the phone telling his supervisor, "I think this is a PR nightmare, but OK." Shortly thereafter, he arrested Thornton, though he declined to place the woman in handcuffs.
Prosecutors eventually dropped her misdemeanor charge, but Thornton's legal team wants to see the ordinance dropped altogether.
To continue feeding the city's homeless at this park in accordance with city law, Thornton would have to pay to receive a restrictive city permit, the Institute for Justice said. The permit would limit Thornton's activities to just a two-hour window once a month.
The city has defended its ordinance in an official response posted on Facebook.
"Individuals are free to serve food to any homeless person at their place of residence, church or private property. Our ordinance applies to public parks only," Mayor Tom Brady said in a statement. He went on to say the city funds a homeless shelter that can provide two meals a day to the community, while keeping parks clear.
Rising home costs, inflation, job loss due to the pandemic and the end of the COVID-19 eviction moratorium have been blamed for a spike in homelessness in cities like San Francisco, Los Angeles and elsewhere in Arizona. Communities are still struggling to find a workable solution to help the homeless find housing and resources.
For now, Thornton is still feeding the area's hungry at a temporary site in a private alleyway near a local business — though that area has no shade or rest areas for people to sit, eat and wash up.
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Laying a solid foundation for Business Growth
HONG KONG, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong Aerospace Technology Group Limited (HKATG; 01725. HK) has recently been making waves with its corporate plans, its global profile has been growing since its inclusion as an eligible stock of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect, the issuance of ADRs, and the appointment of several world-class experts as the Company's independent non-executive directors and executive directors.
The Group has recently announced that it has entered into a cooperation agreement with Haixing Guanglian Technology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd, a company principally engaged in the Starlink benchmark and satellite laser communication technology. The two parties will cooperate in the development of commercial satellites, including carrying out in-depth cooperation in areas such as satellite payload carriage and application, recoverable satellite technologies, satellite development, and manufacturing to capture the 6G global communication interconnection market in the future. On 28 September, HKATG made another announcement, disclosing that a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") had been entered into with Italian space logistics leader, D-Orbit S.p.A. (''D-Orbit'') for cooperation in manufacturing and satellite technology, gaining business territory from the East to the West to capture the market share of low-orbit satellites industry which may reach US$308.3 billion.
Under the MOU, HKATG will provide satellite and payload launching services to D-Orbit, tentatively manufacturing 20 satellites per year and assisting D-Orbit in developing the Asia market, while D-Orbit will provide the Group with the D-Orbit cloud platform to assist in satellite launching and deployment services through its orbital transfer vehicle. The MOU is valid for one year and the strategic partnership will remain in place until either party gives written notice. In other words, for at least the next year, HKATG will achieve a stable positive cash flow, which is expected to drive revenue in the 2022/23 FY, creating a tailwind for investors.
Talent's contribution becoming visible
Since July this year, HKATG has invited several world-renowned professionals to serve as independent non-executive directors and non-executive directors, including Dr. Mazlan Biniti Othman from Malaysia, Mr. Niu Aimin, Mr. Juan de Dalmau of German and Spanish descent, as well as establishing an international cooperation committee and an advisory committee to promote cooperation between the Group and international organizations in the commercial aerospace sector.
With the gathering of the world's best and brightest in the sector, HKATG has made comprehensive progress in strategic consulting, technological innovation, and talent development. The company's management believes that by leveraging D-Orbit's experience and related space logistics technology and transportation solutions, the Group will be able to expand its international footprint, which will have a positive impact on its future development and the overall interests of its shareholders.
Business revenue vows to grow
Driven by the COVID-19, the global shipping and maritime industry has grown significantly over the past two years, but international logistics companies are aware that the robust growth won't last forever, thereby, they are actively integrating networks in the air cargo, ground and sea transport to create a one-stop logistics package. AIRBUS, the European multinational aerospace corporation, and DHL, a global leader in logistics, are even dreaming of taking the logistics business to the skies, which drives the demand for low-orbit satellites. The Italian company D-Orbit, founded in 2011, is the first company in the world to address the logistics needs of the space market, developing, manufacturing, and operating the space vehicle ION satellite carrier, for which it owns the intellectual property rights. D-Orbit's partners are among the leading companies mentioned above, and the said MOU will undoubtedly enhance the international image of the Hong Kong Space Technology Group.
With the emergence of satellite constellations, space logistics is an emerging niche market, and the transition of logistics giants into 'space', which involves identifying, designing, and developing solutions for space logistics activities, typically takes 10 to 15 years, meaning that D-Orbit and HKST Group are likely to become a cross-generational partnership that will boost the company's revenues and prospects.
According to the report of Euroconsult that the space logistics market is expected to reach a market value of US$4.4 billion by 2031, driven by low-cost launches and growing demand for satellites. It is worth noting that space logistics is only one of the applications for LEO satellites, not to mention they are used to bridge connectivity gaps in smart city deployments and promote the mobile satellite communications markets; this strategic cooperation will undoubtedly have a positive effect on HKATG.
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CENTENNIAL, Colo., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AlloSource®, one of the largest allograft providers in the U.S., creating innovative cellular and tissue allografts to help surgeons heal their patients, today announced the addition of a quadricep tendon to its AlloConnex™ line of tendons, ligaments and fascia.
The use of a quadricep tendon for ligament repair has gained popularity in recent years. AlloSource's AlloConnex quadricep tendon is a robust option for cruciate ligament procedures and is available with or without the bone block for various surgical techniques.
"As a provider of tendons to the surgeon community for close to 30 years, we know how important it is to have a consistent supply of the allografts they need," said Kevin Whitten, AlloSource Chief Commercial Officer. "AlloSource has always been about being the best, most reliable allograft partner to do what's best for patient healing. The addition of a quadricep tendon to our product offerings supports that goal."
The AlloConnex tendon and ligament portfolio supports a multitude of procedures surgeons perform. In addition to the new quadricep tendon, specific allografts in the AlloConnex portfolio include the Achilles, anterior tibialis, gracilis, peroneus longus, posterior tibialis and semitendinosus tendons, as well as patellar ligaments. AlloSource's tendon supply includes single strand, double strand and pre-shaped configurations.
AlloConnex tendons, ligaments and fascia are cleansed in AlloSource's unique, proprietary, patented cleansing process, AlloTrue™. The process is designed to penetrate deep within donor tissue, removing blood and lipids, as well as reducing viable microorganism load, while maintaining biomechanical properties of the tissue.
To learn more about AlloSource's AlloConnex tendons, ligaments and fascia, please visit allosource.org/products/alloconnex or visit us at the annual AOSSM meeting in Colorado Springs, July 14-16, 2022, booth 616.
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Truckers, startups, utilities already benefiting from mobile-first form factor
SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zing Data raised $2.4 MM, led by Kindred Ventures (Uber, Coinbase, Postmates), Correlation Ventures (Optimizely, Personal Capital) and early backers of Amplitude and Robinhood.
"Without data scientists, companies lack the toolkit to process and understand their data in context: until Zing. The mobile form factor, simple collaboration, and easy-to-understand tools are best in class. And this technical team has experience as builders and users of business intelligence software, so understand the customer need deeply," said Kanyi Maqubela, Managing Partner at Kindred Ventures.
Founders Zack Hendlin and Sabin Thomas met ten years in graduate school at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and even back then were thinking about building data tools.
"We both realized that engineering, product, and operations teams struggle to use data because they lack the ease of use and collaboration. We knew we could do better by reimagining what an interface for querying data could look like in a mobile first way – just like Robinhood did for stock trading on mobile," said Hendlin.
Both founders bring extensive experience shipping industry defining products, Thomas founded two companies with successful exits in the security space, and Hendlin shipped Facebook's first work in speech recognition, Facebook's first mobile ads format, and built out product and data teams at OneSignal.
"As an engineering leader, I wanted tools that allowed everybody at a company to make data-driven decisions, and that's what we've built. We built a query intelligence platform and smart query construction layer to deliver an experience that 'just works', empowering the enterprise data influencer," said Thomas.
Used by fast growing startups and Fortune 1000 companies, Zing delivers faster time-to-insight than any other platform. Underlying this is support for all common databases including Snowflake, Postgres, mySQL, Google BigQuery, Google Sheets, Amazon Redshift, and Trino. Zing has already forged partnerships with Google and Starburst to deliver well-tested integrations.
"Zing finally allows me to get the key metrics I care about, on the go, and with just one tap on my phone," said Pete Martin, co-founder at WePlayed Sports, a Zing customer. "They are lowering the barrier to entry for data exploration and querying to make it accessible for everyone at a company," said Peter Cho, VP of Product at Mezmo.
The company found enthusiasm from an unexpected source, "Companies in logistics, event management, and real estate signed up – and we realized the scope of the opportunity not just to make data easier to use for people on the go, but for this much bigger group unserved by expensive, single-player, desktop-based business intelligence. People who are in fields, factories, stores, construction sites. If you think about it, everybody is a 'deskless worker' at some point, even if that's just getting pinged while at your kid's soccer game," said Hendlin.
Using Zing Data, a user can:
- Query databases and see generate informative charts in <10 seconds
- Run terabyte-scale queries with just a few taps
- Easily collaborate on action items from an analysis or insight, using @mentions and shared questions
- Reduce the 40% of the business intelligence team's time spent on simple 'ad hoc' questions
Zing is free to use on iOS, Android, and the web for the first ten users at a company at getzingdata.com.
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Lufthansa flight diverted after turbulence, 7 hospitalized
DULLES, Va. (AP) — A Lufthansa flight that experienced “significant turbulence” was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport, and seven people on board were taken to area hospitals, officials said.
Flight 469 from Austin, Texas, had been headed to Frankfurt, Germany, but landed safely Wednesday evening at the airport in Virginia, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority spokesman Michael Cabbage said.
Crews responded to the flight and took seven people to hospitals with injuries that were believed to be minor, Cabbage said.
The Airbus A330 reported severe turbulence at an altitude of 37,000 feet (about 11,300 meters) while flying over Tennessee, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. The agency is investigating.
“It was shocking,” passenger Susan Zimmerman told ABC News. “It was kind of like you’re in slow motion, that you just see everything, like in a movie, where you just see everything lift and all of a sudden it just comes right back down.”
Turbulence continues to be a major cause of accidents and injuries during flight, according to a 2021 NTSB report. Turbulence accounted for 37.6% of all accidents on larger commercial airlines between 2009 and 2018.
Turbulence is essentially unstable air that moves in an unpredictable fashion. Most people associate it with heavy storms. But the most dangerous type is clear-air turbulence, which can be hard to predict and often with no visible warning in the sky ahead.
Storms moved across areas of Tennessee on Wednesday night, creating strong winds in the upper atmosphere, said Scott Unger, a senior forecaster with the National Weather Service in Nashville.
“It was very windy aloft, which could lead easily lead to the possibility of turbulence with any flight,” he said.
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Armed wig-wearing couple accused of robbing Circle K stations in Arizona
MESA, AZ (3TV/CBS 5/Gray News) - A boyfriend and girlfriend who wore wigs during a string of armed robberies at various Circle K gas stations are now in custody.
Police say 49-year-old Brandie Walker and her boyfriend, 48-year-old Johnathan Roy, were arrested last Friday.
The first robbery happened at a convenience store at Broadway and Dobson roads on May 14 around 9 p.m. Police said Walker wore a black wig when she demanded money and threatened the clerk with a gun.
After giving the cash to her, the victim jumped over the counter and wrestled the gun away from Walker, investigators said. She ran off with the money leaving the employee with the gun.
Five days later, around 4:45 a.m., police say Roy wore a gray wig and was armed with a handgun when he went inside a Circle K at Greenfield and Baseline roads, demanding money.
The third and final armed robbery happened on June 12 just after 1 a.m. at a Circle K near Val Vista Drive and Southern Avenue, where Walker wore a brown wig and had a handgun.
Instead of running off, police believe she got into a car driven by Roy. Surveillance video led officers to retrieve the license plate.
Last Friday, a police task force found the car at a hotel near Country Club Drive and Hampton Avenue not far from the last armed robbery location.
Officers searched the car and the room and they said they found “evidence of the crime,” including a black BB gun and a black wig.
Walker and Roy were booked into jail on three counts of armed robbery.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden next week is set to attend his first political rally since launching his 2024 reelection bid in April, as he steps up his political activity before the end of the fundraising quarter.
Biden will attend the rally in Philadelphia on June 17, which will be hosted by area unions, campaign spokesman Kevin Munoz said, a key constituency in a city and state that are crucial to his 2024 prospects. Biden’s campaign isn’t expected to host its own large-scale rallies until next year, following the timetable followed by former President Barack Obama in 2012.
The event comes as Biden is launching on a flurry of fundraising trips this month ahead of the June 30 second quarter fundraising deadline, with stops in Connecticut, Illinois and California. Biden, who has declined to reveal information on his fundraising haul since launching his candidacy, will report his totals next month to the Federal Election Commission. | https://www.kark.com/news/politics/ap-politics/biden-to-attend-first-2024-rally-in-pennsylvania-next-week-as-campaign-plots-flurry-of-fundraising/ | 2023-06-09 19:55:04 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/politics/ap-politics/biden-to-attend-first-2024-rally-in-pennsylvania-next-week-as-campaign-plots-flurry-of-fundraising/ |
In KaraMeta, Karaoke lovers can sing to their hearts content in luxurious environments.
TAIPEI, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest virtual reality technologies have led to a total transformation in the gaming industry. Nowadays, players can discover a virtual world controlled by their body movement. Fun2 Studio, a game developer and Microsoft's business partner in Taiwan, is going to redefine the gaming sector with advanced technologies and innovative content. Their upcoming game, KaraMeta, will be the best demonstration of how VR technologies enhance the entertainment industry.
It is unquestionable the growth potential of augmented reality and virtual reality in the context of the global gaming market. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global virtual reality in the gaming market is projected to grow from $7.92 billion in 2021 to $53.44 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 31.4% in the forecast period. Since virtual reality acted as a game changer improving user experience, there is an increasing number of start-up companies entering the gaming sector to build immersive 3D environments for players across the world.
Fun2 Studio, was established in 2019 by a few core team members from the XPEC VR team. With a passion for gaming, Ian Pan, the founder and CEO of Fun2 Studio, aims to make digital games more engaging with the latest immersive technology. "I am looking forward to VR and AR applications delivering unique experiences for players," says Ian.
Unlike traditional games, which require players to be physically present in the same space, VR games encourage players to interact with each other via the internet. KaraMeta builds immersive 3D environments for karaoke lovers. It allows users to socially interact with others in the metaverse like singing with their friends in the real world.
Immersive technologies are revolutionizing the way people play games. It allows game developers to create realistic images along with sounds and other sensations to offer an imaginary setting to players. Ian believes that the core elements that make a game successful come from innovative content.
For example, their another work, "Raid on Taihoku", a survival adventure game with the background of World War II in Taiwan, is a great success to bring a board game alive on the computer. Its PC version is released on Steam, and the VR version will be the next step. For the design of the Raid on Taihoku, Fun2 Studio teams up with experts to collect in-depth information about the history of Taiwan during the Japanese occupation. Through richly detailed game scenes and scenarios based on historical facts of Raid on Taipei, Raid on Taihoku takes players back to Taiwan in 1945. "Fun2 Studio hopes to make more people aware of this forgotten history and to remember the cruelty of war," Ian says.
Because of the small market and limited capital in the gaming industry of Taiwan, Fun2 Studio, will have to target the global market in the future. Recently, Ian returned from a business trip to the Tokyo Game Show. Embracing the entrepreneurial spirit of Japanese game developers, Fun2 Studio is looking forward to establishing a deeper connection with the Japanese game industry. In addition, Ian observed the gaming industry in Eastern Europe has been on the rise in recent years. He is excited to have more partners and competitors from different parts of the globe, especially Poland and the Czech Republic.
The advantage of starting a business in Taiwan is the high level of acceptance of diverse cultures and innovative technologies, Ian highlights. On top of the strong hardware manufacturing capabilities in Taiwan, the policy support from the government has also provided a positive environment for XR start-ups. With solid software and hardware integration experience, Fun2 Studio, supported by National Development Council, aims to be the leading independent content developer in the gaming industry. "We believe in creating a Taiwanese IP so that players from all over the world can discover the culture of Taiwan through our games," Ian expects.
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Iranian who inspired 'The Terminal' dies at Paris airport
An Iranian man who lived for 18 years in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport and whose saga loosely inspired the Steven Spielberg film “The Terminal” died Saturday in the airport that he long called home, officials said.
Mehran Karimi Nasseri died after a heart attack in the airport’s Terminal 2F around midday, according an official with the Paris airport authority. Police and a medical team treated him but were not able to save him, the official said. The official was not authorized to be publicly named.
Nasseri lived in the airport’s Terminal 1 from 1988 until 2006, first in legal limbo because he lacked residency papers and later by apparent choice.
Year in and year out, he slept on a red plastic bench, making friends with airport workers, showering in staff facilities, writing in his diary, reading magazines and surveying passing travelers.
Staff nicknamed him Lord Alfred, and he became a mini-celebrity among passengers.
“Eventually, I will leave the airport,” he told The Associated Press in 1999, smoking a pipe on his bench, looking frail with long thin hair, sunken eyes and hollow cheeks. “But I am still waiting for a passport or transit visa.”
Nasseri was born in 1945 in Soleiman, a part of Iran then under British jurisdiction, to an Iranian father and a British mother. He left Iran to study in England in 1974. When he returned, he said, he was imprisoned for protesting against the shah and expelled without a passport.
He applied for political asylum in several countries in Europe. The UNHCR in Belgium gave him refugee credentials, but he said his briefcase containing the refugee certificate was stolen in a Paris train station.
French police later arrested him, but couldn't deport him anywhere because he had no official documents. He ended up at Charles de Gaulle in August 1988 and stayed.
Further bureaucratic bungling and increasingly strict European immigration laws kept him in a legal no-man's land for years.
When he finally received refugee papers, he described his surprise, and his insecurity, about leaving the airport. He reportedly refused to sign them, and ended up staying there several more years until he was hospitalized in 2006, and later lived in a Paris shelter.
Those who befriended him in the airport said the years of living in the windowless space took a toll on his mental state. The airport doctor in the 1990s worried about his physical and mental health, and described him as “fossilized here.” A ticket agent friend compared him to a prisoner incapable of “living on the outside."
In the weeks before his death, Nasseri had been again living at Charles de Gaulle, the airport official said.
Nasseri's mind-boggling tale loosely inspired 2004's “The Terminal” starring Tom Hanks, as well as a French film, “Lost in Transit,” and an opera called “Flight.”
In “The Terminal,” Hanks plays Viktor Navorski, a man who arrives at JFK airport in New York from the fictional Eastern European country of Krakozhia and discovers that an overnight political revolution has invalidated all his traveling papers. Viktor is dumped into the airport’s international lounge and told he must stay there until his status is sorted out, which drags on as unrest in Krakozhia continues.
No information was immediately available about survivors.
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TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Jonathan Gannon said multiple times Thursday that he's a big believer "in being where your feet are.”
His two feet have taken him through quite the whirlwind over the past 96 hours.
Gannon was officially introduced as the Arizona Cardinals' head coach on Thursday morning, just four days after the Super Bowl, his final game as defensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles lost 38-35 to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.
The 40-year-old only had a few hours to prepare for his interview with the Cardinals on Monday and his approach to arguably the biggest meeting of his professional life could be instructive about how he'll approach his first NFL head coaching job.
“I got in here and just let it rip,” Gannon said.
The Cardinals liked what they heard. Now he's the team's fourth head coach in seven years.
Gannon will team with new GM Monti Ossenfort, who was hired last month, on a franchise overhaul following a 4-13 season that included an avalanche of injuries and off-the-field distractions. The coach's hiring comes after a meandering search that took more than a month.
Ossenfort said the Cardinals interviewed about 10 candidates before settling on Gannon.
“Ultimately, our process led us to Jonathan,” Ossenfort said. “Jonathan’s energy when he entered the room — it was nonstop from the beginning — all the more impressive coming off a Super Bowl just hours before he stepped in our room.”
Gannon and Ossenfort replaced coach Kliff Kingsbury, who was fired after going 28-37-1 over four seasons, and GM Steve Keim, who took a medical leave of absence late in the season and eventually parted ways with the team.
About a dozen current Cardinals players attended Thursday's news conference, including quarterback Kyler Murray, who is just six weeks removed from surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee. Murray's presence was appreciated by Gannon, who gave that love right back during his introduction.
“Not too many times you take over a team and you have a franchise quarterback,” Gannon said. “That was very appealing.”
Gannon’s resume took a bit of a hit during the Super Bowl. The Eagles coughed up a 10-point halftime lead and couldn’t stop Kansas City’s Patrick Mahomes, even though the MVP wasn’t moving at his best because of a sprained ankle.
That hiccup wasn’t enough to deter Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill, who is trying to find a leader who can help the franchise win its first NFL championship since 1947.
Until the Super Bowl, the Eagles had a stellar defensive season. They had the NFL’s No. 2 defense and led the league with 70 sacks during the regular season — 15 more than any other team.
“We’re going to be adaptable, we’re going to be violent, we’re going to be explosive and we’re going to be smart,” Gannon said.
Gannon inherits a team with some quality players — including Murray, safeties Budda Baker and Jalen Thompson, and linebackers Isaiah Simmons and Zaven Collins. The Cardinals also have the No. 3 overall pick in the upcoming draft.
One of Gannon’s most important tasks will be helping Murray reach his full potential. The 25-year-old is expected to miss at least a few games next fall while he recovers from his knee surgery.
The two-time Pro Bowl selection regressed some during his fourth season, though the former No. 1 overall pick was still productive when healthy. He signed a $230.5 million deal during the last offseason that could keep him with the franchise through 2028.
“He’s a problem to defend because of what he can do — a legit problem,” Gannon said. “He has a very unique skill set and that’s why I’m looking forward to working with him and showing, ’Hey, this is how defenses are going to try and stop you. This is what you need to be ready for.'”
Gannon's defensive prowess helped him get the job with the Cardinals, but maybe even more important was his personality. The high-energy coach is in many ways a polar opposite to Kingsbury, who was well-liked but also very low-key.
Gannon said he never has to search for energy because he's doing what he loves to do.
"Nothing compares to a football game in the world,” Gannon said.
Then he looked down at his wife and three children in the front row.
“Well, maybe seeing your babies born, but that’s about it,” he added grinning.
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(NewsNation) — Some consumers are still feeling pain at the pump, but drivers are starting to see some relief. After hitting never-before-seen levels last month, gas prices are now trending downward.
The average price of gasoline is $4.72 a gallon nationwide Friday, down from $4.84 a week ago, according to AAA. It’s also down from the record $5.01 hit on June 14. Yet prices are still $1.58 higher than this time last year.
Experts say this is because the gasoline supply has improved — refineries are producing more gas, diesel and jet fuel.
While drivers can expect to see this trend continue for another two or three weeks, it will likely slow down soon.
The recent interest rate hike and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine will limit how much the gas price dips.
“We probably won’t go back to normal prices until there is a long-term resolution with Russia and Ukraine. Until there is a new power installed in Russia or a regime change in Russia,” said Patrick de Haan, the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
Experts continue to advise consumers to use apps like Waze, Google or GasBuddy to find the most competitive gas prices in their neighborhood.
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) today announced that its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum, being held in San Diego from September 28 through October 1, is sold out.
To accommodate additional interest, on Thursday, September 29, Illumina will host its Innovation Roadmap session, featuring Illumina CEO Francis deSouza and Chief Technology Officer Alex Aravanis, via livestream from 9 to 10 a.m. Pacific Time. You can join by registering here.
The larger four-day forum will feature over 70 speakers and panelists, spanning leaders from translational and clinical research, government institutes, academia, hospital leadership, clinicians, payers, and patient advocacy. This speaker lineup includes former President Barack Obama, Bill Gates, 23andMe co-founder and CEO Anne Wojcicki, tennis legend and cancer survivor Chris Evert, and American Cancer Society CEO Karen Knudsen, among other visionary leaders in health care and genomics.
For more information on the event, visit illuminagenomicsforum.com.
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New Starbucks CEO plans to pull barista shifts in stores every month
Starbucks' new CEO Laxman Narasimhan teased his plan for the company in a letter to employees. It includes working in Starbucks stores as a barista once a month.
Narasimhan officially became the coffee chain's chief executive on Monday, taking the reins from Howard Schultz about two weeks earlier than scheduled. But he's been with the coffee company for months: Narasimhan joined Starbucks as interim CEO in October, and has since spent time getting to know the company — including earning a barista certification, which requires 40 hours of training in stores.
"The past six months of my immersion into the company have been shaped by so many of you who have taught me about our very special culture at Starbucks," Narasimhan wrote in the Thursday letter to employees.
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"With you, I've experienced every aspect of the business to learn what it truly means to wear the green apron. You've welcomed me into our stores, trained me in how to be a barista ... all to help me deeply understand what we do, how we do it, and the challenges and opportunities facing us," he wrote.
"To keep us close to the culture and our customers, as well as to our challenges and opportunities, I intend to continue working in stores for a half day each month."
In the letter, Narasimhan also discussed how he plans to continue the reinvention plan laid out by Schultz over the summer. Starbucks has made over $1 billion in investments aimed at updating trainings, improving equipment and raising wages and adding other benefits for non-union employees, among other things, to help modernize the brand and make it more relevant.
"With our reinvention plan introduced last year, we will continue our focus on improving the store, customer, and of course, the partner experience," Narasimhan wrote, using the word "partner" to refer to an employee, as Starbucks does. That includes more digital offerings for customers, moving more quickly while being less wasteful, expanding globally and "further [elevating] the brand through coffee," he added. Recently, the company introduced a new line of olive oil coffee.
"Critically, we will reinvigorate our culture around what it means to be a partner at Starbucks," Narasimhan continued. "I will always be a fierce advocate for our partners and our culture," he added.
Narasimhan, who is hosting Starbucks' annual shareholder meeting on Thursday, is taking over the company during a tense period, as it tries to fight off a wave of unionization. That effort has been ugly at times, casting a shadow over Starbucks' reputation as a progressive company.
Starbucks displayed "egregious and widespread misconduct" in its dealings with employees involved in efforts to unionize Buffalo, New York, stores, including the first location to unionize, National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge Michael Rosas said recently. Starbucks repeatedly sent high-level executives into Buffalo-area stores in a "relentless" effort, the judge wrote, which "likely left a lasting impact as to the importance of voting against representation."
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Starbucks previously said about Rosas' order that it is "considering all options to obtain further legal review," adding that "we believe the decision and the remedies ordered are inappropriate given the record in this matter."
Despite Starbucks' actions, nearly 300 stores have voted to unionize and have been certified by the NLRB, so far. There are about 9,300 company-operated Starbucks stores in the U.S.
Unionized workers are hoping that Narasimhan will be more open to the union than Schultz, who led the company's efforts against the union since becoming interim CEO last year. Schultz, who remains on Starbuck's board, is scheduled to testify about Starbucks' labor practices during a Senate hearing next week.
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By LARRY NEUMEISTER
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Two seemingly isolated and random outdoor murders at the height of the holiday season and of the kind New Yorkers have increasingly feared since the pandemic began were blamed by police officials Monday on a city resident with a criminal record.
James Essig, chief of detectives for the New York Police Department, underscored at a news conference how brief and unplanned were the encounters Roland Codrington is accused of having with two men slashed to death in nighttime killings three days apart, resulting in two murder charges.
It was not immediately clear who would represent Codrington at initial court appearances.
The killings come at a time of increased anxiety citywide over random violence. Mayor Eric Adams recently announced plans for authorities to more aggressively intervene to help people who need mental health treatment, including forcing individuals off streets and subways and into treatment.
Early this year after taking office, Adams said even he didn’t feel safe riding the subway, despite boosted police patrols.
In April, a man was charged with injuring 10 people in Brooklyn when he set off a pair of smoke grenades and then scattered a barrage of random shots inside a train between stations. In May, a 48-year-old man was shot and killed riding a train between Brooklyn and lower Manhattan.
Despite random acts, the number of crimes reported on public transit by September was averaging slightly below pre-pandemic levels, though ridership was also down.
In the arrest announced Monday, Essig said the first killing Codrington was charged with occurred at 1 a.m. on Dec. 19, when 51-year-old James Cunningham, who had just left a bar after drinking a seltzer, was walking several blocks from Union Square when he was approached by Codrington, who was accompanied by his girlfriend.
After a 20-second-long, caught-on-camera dispute, Codrington, 35, slashed Cunningham across the neck with a knife, leaving him to die, Essig said.
At 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 22, Codrington entered a Lower East Side bar with a pit bull and a baseball bat, Essig said. Crodrington thought he had been disrespected by employees at the bar a week earlier. He assaulted the bartender and destroyed property, Essig said.
When two customers intervened, they were stabbed with a large knife, incurring non-life threatening wounds, Essig added.
Afterward, Essig said, Codrington went home, then said he’d “cool off” with a walk through the park.
There, he encountered Dr. Bruce Maurice Henry, 60, stabbing him repeatedly after a verbal exchange in which he became enraged, Essig said. The police official said Codrington left the area with his girlfriend in Henry’s Mercedes Benz. Henry’s body was found at 2:15 a.m. on Dec. 23.
Essig credited three “sharp-eyed police officers” from upper Manhattan with spotting the car at 9:40 p.m. on Dec. 24 and apprehending Codrington without resistance. Codrington, he said, has 12 prior arrests, including four assaults with weapons. Essig said police were investigating whether he’s responsible for other random acts.
Asked about the girlfriend, Essig said she’s involved in the investigation but “hasn’t been charged as of yet.”
He said he couldn’t explain what the doctor was doing in the park or what the argument was about, but added: “You know, for whatever reason he was in the park at that time, he didn’t deserve what he got.”
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6 bodies, 154 remains found at suspended crematorium’s warehouse: Officials
Posted/updated on: March 11, 2023 at 3:37 pm(CALIFORNIA) -- A Hayward, California, cremation business that had its license was suspended in January was found in possession of six bodies and the cremated remains of 154 people in a warehouse, according to the Alameda County Sheriff's Office.
The business's license to store remains was suspended last year, but it still had remains stored in the warehouse dating back to 2013, according to authorities.
The Coroner's Bureau is working to identify the remains and notify next of kin. The coroner said it has received several calls about the remains and has been able to connect three people with their loved ones' remains so far, according to the sheriff's office.
A fourth unnamed individual was contacted regarding his father's remains, but he told the corner's staff that he was in possession of his father's remains.
"Since we have them, he obviously has someone else's ashes," Lt. Tya Modeste told ABC News.
Oceanview Cremations Corporation had allegedly been operating on a suspended license, going back to 2018, Modeste told ABC San Francisco station KGO.
"That's how they ended up incorporating the warehouse. And having them stored there. So they actually weren't on their premises. But the issue there, is the warehouse was not licensed to store the remains either," Modeste told KGO.
The coroner's office was notified that the business was continuing its operations and had remains in its possession on Feb. 28, when it was alerted by the California Cemetery and Funeral Board.
The Coroner's Bureau and a county-contracted funeral home responded to the warehouse to recover the remains on March 1.
"Family members indicated that after their calls to Oceanview Cremations' owner, Robert Smith, went unanswered, they believed their loved ones had been cremated or scattered at sea as requested," Modeste said in a statement.
Officials said if you used Oceanview Cremations for final arrangements between 2013 and 2022 and are uncertain of their disposition or the whereabouts of their cremated remains, you can contact the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau at 510-382-3000.
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NEW YORK, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ajustco is pleased to announce the expansion of the Anchor Thread line of products with our new recessed metal pan deck Anchor Thread (RMPD), which will be attached to the metal pan decking, or Q-Deck. It serves the same function as the original Anchor Thread cast in place concrete anchoring system but is designed specifically to attach to the metal pan deck, rather than conventional formwork.
"We are thrilled to announce the launch of this new product," said Ajustco CEO Jason Stile. "We plan on continuing to add innovative products to the Anchor Thread product line as the needs arise and our brilliant designers create them."
"As co-inventors of the Anchor Thread system, my father and I are very proud of how far it has advanced over the past few years," said Joseph Fugallo IV, Ajustco's Director of Design. "We attribute this growth to our team's intense effort to raise awareness of this revolutionary anchoring system and further develop the Anchor Thread product line."
"Our Passion and mission is to deliver simple innovations that make a significant impact to the builders hardware and construction industries!" said Jamie Walsh, COO of Ajustco.
For decades, drilling holes in concrete for wedge anchors has been the go-to method of anchoring into a superstructure. This method generates hazardous silica dust, weakens the superstructure, is dangerous for workers required to be on a ladder or leading edge, and is very time-consuming. The Anchor Thread System is a revolutionary way to embed anchors as the structure is erected. Workers attach Anchor Threads to the form work pre-pour, and they become permanent attachment points in the superstructure. Anchor Threads can be used to attach, among other items, leading edge protection; personal fall protection equipment; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing piping and equipment; tie downs for spider cranes; window washing equipment; and elevator shaft netting.
The Anchor Thread System can save millions in insurance and labor costs by greatly reducing both hazards to construction workers and their time installing anchors. Equally as important, Anchor Threads far exceed all code requirements that other anchoring methods may not even meet.
The Anchor Thread System received the 2021 Liberty Mutual Safety Innovation Award in Construction. The award — sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance and administered by CPWR — recognizes innovative evidence-based technologies, work practices, and programs (interventions) designed to reduce or eliminate construction hazards that lead to injuries and pain in the construction industry. In selecting Ajustco as the winner, the judges noted the reduction of both silica dust exposure and ladder time provided by the Anchor Thread system.
Anchor Thread also won the 2020 NYC DOB "Hack the Building Code" Innovation Challenge. The contest, a partnership between the DOB, the NYC Economic Development Corporation and Urban Tech Hub @ Company Ventures, seeks ideas for the best ways to improve how to design, construct and maintain over 1.1 million buildings in NYC. Winners are selected across categories including new technologies; resiliency standards; building sustainability; construction site safety; public safety; public quality of life issues; removing inefficiencies in the development process; and modernizing construction techniques. The NYC DOB also issued a bulletin in the summer of 2021 highlighting the Anchor Thread methodology as an accepted anchoring method in the NYC Building Code.
Lastly, in summer of 2021, Ajustco received its ICC-ES Evaluation Report, which is the highest certification and international standard for compliance in building codes, globally.
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STOCKHOLM, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncopeptides AB (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: ONCO), a biotech company focused on research and development of therapies for difficult-to-treat hematological diseases, today announces that the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), has unanimously adopted a positive opinion recommending a full marketing authorization approval (MAA) of Pepaxti® (melphalan flufenamide, also called melflufen) in EU. The European Commission (EC) will make a legally binding decision based on the EMA recommendation within 60 days. Once granted by EC, the marketing authorization is valid in all EU member states, as well as in the European Economic Area (EEA) countries Iceland, Lichtenstein, and Norway.
The positive opinion is based on data from the phase 2 HORIZON study and is supported by data from the randomized controlled phase 3 OCEAN study which was utilized as confirmatory study. No specific post-marketing commitments were issued. Oncopeptides intends to submit a type II variation in Q4 2022 to enable access to earlier lines of treatment for patients with relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM).
Pepaxti is indicated, in combination with dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least three prior lines of therapies, whose disease is refractory to at least one proteasome inhibitor, one immunomodulatory agent, and one anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, and who have demonstrated disease progression on or after the last therapy. For patients with a prior autologous stem cell transplantation, the time to progression should be at least 3 years from transplantation.
"Pepaxti helps patients with multiple myeloma, an incurable hematologic cancer. Today's positive CHMP opinion confirms that Pepaxti provides benefit to these patients and is foundational for the future of Oncopeptides and our development pipeline," says Jakob Lindberg, CEO of Oncopeptides. "Based on the scientific evaluation by EMA, our dialogue with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now been intensified to achieve a clear path forward also for US patients."
Efficacy results for triple-class refractory patients who have received at least 3 prior lines of therapies and who had no ASCT or progressed more than 36 months after an ASCT in the HORIZON study
"The recommendation for full approval of Pepaxti by EMA is really good news for patients with triple class refractory disease, where the unmet medical need remains high and treatment options often are exhausted," says Pieter Sonneveld, professor of Hematology at the Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and principal investigator of the OCEAN study.
"EMA´s assessment of Pepaxti corroborates our scientific conclusion that the overall survival result in the OCEAN study constitutes a case of true survival heterogeneity which is reflected in the indication statement in accordance with the agency´s guidelines," says Klaas Bakker, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President, and Chief Medical Officer. "In addition, EMA confirms that there are no toxicological safety signals in both studies and there is a positive benefit risk profile in the indicated patient population. The non-transplanted, often older patient population, which represents the largest group of RRMM patients, particularly benefits from treatment with Pepaxti."
As previously disclosed, Oncopeptides has an EIB loan facility. Oncopeptides and EIB are currently in negotiations, to update tranche definitions to reflect the current regulatory situation. In addition, the Company is considering additional financing options to capture the opportunities with the upcoming EU-approval. This may include new share issues and other public or private financing options.
Oncopeptides will advance market access activities after an approval by the European Commission, to pave the way for a successful launch of Pepaxti in Germany in Q4, 2022. The Company is actively considering various options to commercialize the drug, making it available for patients across Europe, and maximizing shareholder value.
Conference call for investors, analysts, and media
Investors, financial analysts, and media are invited to participate in a webcast with a Q&A session on June 27, 2022, at 11:00 (CET). The event will be hosted by CEO Jakob Lindberg, CMO Klaas Bakker and CFO Annika Muskantor.
Webcast
The webcast will be streamed via https://tv.streamfabriken.com/2022-pressconference.
The link can also be found on the website: www.oncopeptides.com.
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The information in the press release is information that Oncopeptides is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation. The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person above, on June 23, 2022, at 17:55 (CET).
About Pepaxti
Pepaxti (melphalan flufenamide, also called melflufen) is a lipophilic peptide conjugated alkylating drug that rapidly and selectively is delivering cytotoxic agents into tumor cells. The drug is composed of a di-peptide and an alkylating moiety. The lipophilicity allows a faster cellular uptake whereas the peptide hydrolysis mediated by aminopeptidases, results in accumulation of alkylating moieties in cancer cells. This results in an improved efficacy without an increased toxicity compared to melphalan. Pepaxti inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis of haematopoietic and solid tumour cells. It shows synergistic cytotoxicity in combination with dexamethasone in melphalan resistant and non-resistant multiple myeloma cell lines.
Pepaxti is indicated in combination with dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least three prior lines of therapy, whose disease is refractory to at least one proteasome inhibitor, one immunomodulatory agent, and one anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, and who have demonstrated disease progression on or after the last therapies. For patients with a prior autologous stem cell transplantation, the time to progression should be at least 3 years from transplantation.
About Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a cancer that originates in plasma cells, a type of white blood cells which produce antibodies to help fight infection, and cause cancer cells to accumulate in the bone marrow. Multiple Myeloma is the second most common hematologic malignancy, and accounts for approximately 1-2% of all new cancer cases, with a global incidence rate of 1.7 per 100,000 and an age-standardized incidence rate of 2.1-3.4 per 100,000 in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK. An estimated 35,842 patients were diagnosed in the EU27 during 2020, with an estimated 23,275 deaths due to the disease (ECIS 2020).
Patients with multiple myeloma may have symptom-free periods, but the disease always relapses, and patients may become refractory to all available treatment options due to mutations and/or clonal evolution of the tumor cells. A growing subset of patients are triple-class refractory, and develop disease refractory to immunomodulatory drugs, proteasome inhibitors, and CD38- targeting monoclonal antibodies. These patients have a very short expected overall survival.
About Oncopeptides
Oncopeptides is a biotech company focused on research and development of pharmaceuticals for difficult-to-treat haematological diseases. The company uses its proprietary PDC platform to develop peptide-drug conjugated compounds that rapidly and selectively deliver cytotoxic agents into cancer cells. The first drug coming from the PDC platform, Pepaxto® (INN melphalan flufenamide), was granted accelerated approval in the U.S., on February 26, 2021, in combination with dexamethasone, for treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Due to regulatory hurdles the product is currently not marketed in the U.S. On June 23, 2022, CHMP adopted a positive opinion recommending full approval of Oncopeptides Pepaxti® (melphalan flufenamide), in EU in patients with triple class refractory multiple myeloma. Oncopeptides is developing several new compounds based on the PDC platform. The company is listed in the Mid Cap segment on Nasdaq Stockholm with the ticker ONCO. More information is available on www.oncopeptides.com.
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Suns vs. Clippers Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under - NBA Playoffs Game 3
Published: Apr. 20, 2023 at 3:54 PM CDT|Updated: 47 minutes ago
The Los Angeles Clippers are 7-point underdogs heading into Game 3 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Phoenix Suns at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday, starting at 10:30 PM ET on NBA TV, BSSC, and BSAZ. The series is tied 1-1.
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Suns vs. Clippers Game Info & Odds
- Date: Thursday, April 20, 2023
- Time: 10:30 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: NBA TV, BSSC, and BSAZ
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Crypto.com Arena
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Suns vs. Clippers Score Prediction
- Prediction: - Clippers 114 - Suns 113
Spread & Total Prediction for Suns vs. Clippers
- Pick ATS: Clippers (+ 7)
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Over (224.5)
- The Clippers (40-42-0 ATS) have covered the spread 50% of the time, 1.2% less often than the Suns (41-38-3) this season.
- When the spread is set as 7 or more this season, Phoenix (10-9-1) covers a higher percentage of those games when it is the favorite (50%) than Los Angeles (1-4) does as the underdog (20%).
- Los Angeles and its opponents have combined to eclipse the total in 48.8% of its games this season (40 of 82), the same percentage as Phoenix and its opponents (40 of 82).
- As a moneyline favorite this season, the Suns are 36-14, while the Clippers are 9-21 as moneyline underdogs.
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Suns Performance Insights
- On offense, Phoenix is posting 113.6 points per game (17th-ranked in league). It is allowing 111.6 points per contest at the other end (sixth-ranked).
- The Suns have been one of the top teams in the league when it comes to assists, as they are collecting 27.3 per game (third-best in NBA).
- This season, the Suns are sinking 12.2 treys per game (13th-ranked in NBA) and are shooting 37.4% (seventh-ranked) from beyond the arc.
- Of the shots attempted by Phoenix in 2022-23, 63.8% of them have been two-pointers (71% of the team's made baskets) and 36.2% have been three-pointers (29%).
Clippers Performance Insights
- Los Angeles puts up 113.6 points per game and give up 113.1, ranking them 17th in the NBA offensively and 12th defensively.
- The Clippers are 23rd in the league in assists (23.9 per game) in 2022-23.
- In 2022-23 the Clippers are 10th in the league in 3-point makes (12.7 per game) and third-best in 3-point percentage (38.1%).
- In 2022-23, Los Angeles has attempted 38.8% percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line, and 61.2% percent from inside it. In terms of made shots, 30.9% of Los Angeles' baskets have been 3-pointers, and 69.1% have been 2-pointers.
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Graduates of Ohio State’s class of 2023 walked across the field wearing stoles, cords and rain ponchos atop their gowns Sunday afternoon.
About 12,414 degrees and certificates were awarded at Ohio Stadium by departing President Kristina M. Johnson and other faculty. Bryan A. Stevenson, executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative, “Just Mercy” author and a law professor at New York University, gave the commencement address and was awarded the honorary degree, Doctor of Public Service.
“His steadfast commitment to justice, fairness and equality has saved many lives and helped to make this a more just nation,” Johnson said.
Melissa Shivers, senior vice president for student life, initiated the ceremony, reminding graduates of their accomplishments through the pandemic and thanking families in the stadium for their support. Procession of the graduates and university board took almost a full hour before Stevenson took the stage.
Stevenson began his speech by telling graduates today is the beginning of the hard work that needs to be done around the world.
“Today you will earn something that you’ve been working very hard to achieve. You will become a graduate of The Ohio State University. You will gain a new identity that allows you to move through the world with status and significance because of your degree,” Stevenson said. “And yes, you’ve been working really hard and today is the end of that hard work at this university. But it’s also the beginning of hard work that we need to do all over the world today.”
Stevenson said he hopes graduates will consider the words they want to be associated with as they move into their careers.
“You can be a graduate, but you can also be a compassionate graduate, a kind graduate, a generous graduate, a graduate who cares about those who suffer,” Stevenson said.
Stevenson urged graduates to get close to those who are struggling, stay hopeful and do uncomfortable things.
“When you leave this university, you’ll have all kinds of opportunities,” Stevenson said. “You can go all kinds of places, but I urge you to find ways to get proximate to the poor, the excluded, the marginalized, the disfavored, people who have fallen down. It’s too easy in America to separate yourself from people who suffer and struggle. I’m going to urge you not to do it.”
Following Stevensons’ address, Hiroyuki Fujita, chair of the board of trustees, presented four honorary degrees and two distinguished service awards. The recipients of honorary degrees included Doctor of Humane Letters Carla D. Hayden, Doctor of Business Administration Donna A. James and Doctor of Public Service Keith B. Key, in addition to the one presented to Stevenson.
The recipients of the service awards were Karen A. Bell, previous chair of the Department of Dance, and G. Gilbert Cloyd, a former trustee of the university.
Of the other 12,000 students who met graduation requirements, about 9,051 joined the celebration in the stadium, Shivers said. About 285 received doctorates, 1,941 received master’s degrees, 986 received graduate professional degrees and the remaining 9,000 were awarded certificates and associate degrees.
Students hailed from over about 90 countries and six continents in Ohio State’s 433rd graduating class.
Closing out her final commencement, Johnson gave these pieces of advice to the graduating class and wished them well.
“Graduates, wherever you go, I hope you bring a bias towards kindness with you”, Johnson said. “Never underestimate the power of compassion.” | https://www.thelantern.com/2023/05/ohio-state-graduates-class-of-2023-president-johnsons-last-day/ | 2023-05-08 18:00:38 | 1 | https://www.thelantern.com/2023/05/ohio-state-graduates-class-of-2023-president-johnsons-last-day/ |
BERLIN (AP) — German police warned Wednesday of a potentially lethal “Blue Punisher” variety of ecstasy in circulation after the death of two teenage girls was linked to the drug.
Police in the northeastern state of Mecklenburg Western Pomerania said that a 13-year-old girl from the town of Altentreptow died Monday at a hospital after taking one of the blue pills featuring a skull logo associated with the Marvel comic book character The Punisher.
Two other teens, ages 14 and 15, were also hospitalized after taking the drug, police said. A 37-year-old German man has been detained in connection with the girl’s death.
Authorities in the neighboring state of Brandenburg are also investigating the death of a 15-year-old girl who died in the town of Rathenow over the weekend after a suspected narcotics overdose. Prosecutors say an autopsy will determine whether she, too, died after consuming the drug
“We warn against any consumption of narcotics, but especially the dangerous ‘Blue Punisher’ pill,” Neubrandenburg police said in a statement. “These pills have a very high dose of (the chemical) MDMA.”
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Gaston’s plate featuring a crunchy taco topped with cheese, jalapeno peppers and, of course the house salsa, batter-fried catfish with a twist of lemon and tartar sauce, fried okra, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli cheese rice combo, and a gravy-topped hamburger steak.
Still reeling from the June 15 tornado and hail storm that devastated so many, Gaston, too, knows the pain of many in Lawton.
Vehicles crunched and left pockmarked. Homes damaged as if Civil War-era cannon balls had come crashing into them. The only thing wanted after dealing with insurance adjustors and contractors is a home-cooked meal. Without the cooking at home part, of course.
With that in mind, Gaston and Mrs. Gaston made a recent foray to Golden Corral, 2632 Cache Road. After dealing with crews conducting clean up and damage assessment that went into the evening, it would be a late-dinner.
Unsure of any one distinct desired taste, the restaurant offered a perfect opportunity to indulge any whim of flavor. With that in mind, Gaston went for the gusto.
Why go to a buffet with a selection of pretty much all the American favorites from many cultural backgrounds without exploring and indulging its boundaries like a culinary Epcot Center?
So, Gaston grabbed the first plate and donned the blue plastic gloves for sanitary safety. It was time to, as the jazz greats would call it, “explore the space.”
First stop, Gaston wanted a crunchy taco topped with cheese, jalapeno peppers and, of course the house salsa. Next, the call of batter-fried catfish with a twist of lemon and tartar sauce would join the plate. Fried okra? Why not. Add the mashed potatoes, some broccoli cheese rice combo, and a gravy-topped hamburger steak and it was time to dine.
Although the combination’s appearance horrified Mrs. Gaston, it was exactly what Gaston’s stomach craved. Even late in the dinner game, the constant rotation of fresh food to the buffet made for a hot and ready delight. Sure, it’s not “fancy” cuisine, but it was a lot like a home-cooked whim that turned out better than imagined.
Every bite was gobbled by Gaston with no regrets. Time for round two!
Gaston returned with a craving for more mashed potatoes and gravy with some golden corn to mix in as if he were 5-years-old. Gaston is a kid at heart! It paired well with the pot roast and carrots, collared greens, green bean casserole and, of course, more fried okra. It was time to return to the feasting table. Joined with some Texas Pete Hot Sauce, Gaston was ready to dive in.
What can one say except, it was a “feastival.” Sure, it’s not a Michelin 5 Star venue. It’s got “corral” in the name. But when you’re hungry and don’t know of one taste in particular to imbibe and feeling like having a variety, what can you say? It hit the spot. It felt like home without all the stress of making it at home.
And isn’t that what a good outing to a restaurant is all about?
As always, any meal offers a unique experience; it only presents a snapshot. One person’s opinion of flavor or individual visit to an establishment will differ. And to be fair, who can eat the whole menu at one time? It is fun to try.
For Gaston, however, 8.5 out of 10, this “corral of gold” can definitely be the treasure at the end of the rainbow.
Gaston the Gastronomer is a pseudonym for the food critic for The Lawton Constitution.
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PHOENIX (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol leaned back in his chair postgame, trying to find more superlatives to describe ageless Albert Pujols. Words weren’t easy to come by, as the slugger’s lore in baseball history continues to grow.
“Listen to the names that we’re talking about, man,” Marmol said. “It’s unbelievable.”
Pujols blasted two more homers on Saturday night, pushing his career total to 692 and helping St. Louis beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-7.
With the first homer, Pujols passed fellow Cardinals icon Stan Musial for No. 2 in total bases in major league history and now has 6,143. Hank Aaron is No. 1 with 6,856.
It was a vintage night for the 42-year-old Pujols, who continues to hit like a man at least a decade younger. The 11-time All-Star hit solo homers in the second and fourth off D-backs lefty Madison Bumgarner, both to almost the same spot in the left-center seats.
He nearly hit a third homer, scorching a single off the base of the left field wall in the sixth. He capped his 4-for-4 night with a ground ball single through the left side of the infield in the seventh.
Pujols could have had five hits, but Marmol elected to pinch hit rookie Nolan Gorman in the ninth.
Nobody was cheering louder than Pujols when Gorman singled.
“That’s what you’re supposed to do in baseball, have fun,” Pujols said. “When you don’t have fun, you put too much stress on yourself. It’s a great group of guys here, so it’s pretty awesome.”
Pujols needs four more homers to tie Alex Rodriguez for No. 4 all-time. He’s been on a roll over the past month, batting .386 with five homers over his past 16 games coming into Saturday.
The slugger says this is his last season. Just a few weeks ago, 700 career homers looked out of reach, but the way he’s swinging the bat, it appears very much in play.
“That’s the hard work I put in day in and day out,” Pujols said. “Nothing surprises me.”
St. Louis had an 8-4 lead going into the eighth but the D-backs rallied for three runs off reliever Jordan Hicks. Giovanny Gallegos was able to get out of the jam and the Cardinals tacked on eight insurance runs in the ninth, capped by Paul DeJong’s grand slam and Paul Goldschmidt’s three-run shot.
The Cardinals have won six straight games and 15 of their past 18.
Lars Nootbaar’s two-run triple in the sixth pushed the Cardinals ahead 7-4. Nootbaar also scored on the play, scampering home after right fielder Daulton Varsho bobbled the ball in the corner.
The Diamondbacks jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first on Christian Walker’s sacrifice fly and Carson Kelly’s RBI single that dropped just in front of a diving Nootbaar in right field.
Kelly finished with two hits and three RBIs. Jake McCarthy had a solo homer. Bumgarner (6-13) gave up five runs on seven hits over 5 1/3 innings. The left-hander said facing Pujols is never easy.
“That’s probably the best he’s ever hit me,” Bumgarner said. “It’d be hard to do much better.”
St. Louis starting pitcher Dakota Hudson gave up four runs over 4 1/3 innings. Genesis Cabrera (4-2) got the win in relief.
GOLD GLOVES
Nolan Arenado and Goldschmidt combined for the defensive play of the night in the sixth.
D-backs speedster Alek Thomas hit a high chopper into the middle of the infield. Arenado ranged over from third base, snagged the ball out of the air with his bare hand and then fired a low throw to Goldschmidt, who was able to scoop the ball from the dirt for the out.
Arenado has won nine Gold Gloves while Goldschmidt has four.
MAN ON THE MOVE
Pujols drew arguably his biggest roar from the crowd in the fifth, when he tried to steal second base.
The 235-pounder took the D-backs — and pretty much everyone else — by surprise but catcher Carson Kelly was still able to make an accurate throw for the out.
Pujols has never been known as a speedster, but has been good at picking his spots with 117 career stolen bases. He’s now been caught 43 times.
ROSTER MOVES
Cardinals: C Yadier Molina is away from the team for the next two days because of what Marmol called “business matters.” Marmol said he expects Molina will be back in the lineup on Monday. Molina was placed on the restricted list. C Iván Herrera has been recalled was activated from the taxi squad.
UP NEXT
The teams finish their three-game series on Sunday. The D-backs will pitch RHP Merrill Kelly (10-5, 2.81 ERA) while the Cardinals counter with LHP Jose Quintana (4-5, 3.38).
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Complaint Alleges Spectrum Pharmaceuticals Failed to Disclose Negative Data from Clinical Trials
ONTARIO, Calif., Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- McCune law Group, McCune Wright Arevalo Vercoski Kusel Weck Brandt APC (MLG) – a national law firm specializing in Securities Litigation , Commercial Litigation , and Class Actions, - is investigating bringing claims on behalf of purchasers of Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPPI) ("Spectrum" or the "Company") common stock between December 6, 2021, and September 22, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). The complaint alleges that during the Class Period, Spectrum made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose negative data on the safety and efficacy of pozi, and the Company's failure to enroll patients in an FDA-required phase 3 confirmatory trial. The complaint has been filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and is captioned Osorio-Franco v. Spectrum Pharmaceuticals, Inc. et al., No. 1:22-cv-10292 (S.D.N.Y. Dec 05, 2022).
The complaint also alleges that Spectrum was conducting a phase 2 clinical trial called ZENITH20 evaluating poziotinib, or "pozi", in patients with locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer ("NSCLC") with certain mutations and who were previously treated with the standard of care and had submitted a New Drug Application ("NDA") to the United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"). The complaint alleges that during the Class Period, Defendants represented the safety and efficacy data from the ZENITH20 trial were positive and that they had initiated a required confirmatory phase 3 study.
The truth began to emerge when, on September 20, 2022, pre-market open, the FDA released a briefing document ahead of its scheduled September 22, 2022, ODAC meeting regarding pozi. The briefing document identified significant negative concerns regarding the efficacy and safety data supporting the pozi NDA and revealed that Spectrum's Phase 3 confirmatory trial failed to enroll a single patient.
On this news, Spectrum's common stock price declined from $1.06 per share on September 19, 2022, to close at $0.66 per share on September 20, 2022, i.e., a 0.40 per share or over 37% decrease. Then, on September 22, 2022, Spectrum issued a press release that the FDA's ODAC committee voted 9-4 against Spectrum, finding that the benefits of pozi did not outweigh its risks. Because of this news, Spectrum's common stock price declined from $0.63 on September 22, 2022, to close at $0.43 per share on September 23, 2022, i.e., a $0.20 or approximately 31% decrease.
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Miami mocked for Africa-themed police for Black History month: 'THIS CANNOT BE'
'This type of tone deaf performative action is what provokes a 'war on wokeness’' an MSNBC legal analyst tweeted.
The city of Miami received mockery on Thursday after Mayor Francis Suarez unveiled a new police cruiser decorated with Africa-themed imagery to celebrate Black History Month.
"This is a beautiful collaboration to commemorate Black history and Black History Month and the history of African Americans and our police department and our city," Suarez said. "This is Black history."
Miami Police Chief Manuel Morales was also in attendance for the unveiling.
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Florida-based reporter Joshua Caballos claimed that the mayor’s office was not involved with the cruiser’s design.
"I just spoke to Black police union (@mcpba1946) president Stanley Jean-Poix. He said Mayor Suarez's office had nothing to do with the design of the car," he wrote. "the design had the full approval of the union before it was unveiled. ‘It celebrates our African ancestry’ he said."
However, not everyone was happy about the new police vehicle.
Former President & Director-Counsel of LDF (NAACP Legal Defense Fund) Sherrilyn Ifill was one such example, who tweeted, "THIS CANNOT BE."
Some Twitter users mocked the car for being a tonedeaf tribute to Black History Month.
MSNBC legal analyst Charles F. Coleman tweeted, "1. Because Florida 2. Tell me you don't have a D&I person without telling me you don't have a D&I person. 3. No, you don't get credit for just trying. This type of tone deaf performative action is what provokes a ‘war on wokeness’ when we are made to accept the unacceptable."
Washington Examiner columnist T. Becket Adams wrote, "I laughed out loud."
Frequent MSNBC guest and outspoken liberal Elie Mystal tweeted, "... ... Wut Is This? ????????"
"I AM WHEEZING," Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah tweeted.
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"The CEO of racism just had to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy," digital strategist Greg Price joked that racism had been destroyed by the car's political message.
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Search continues for medical transport plane that crashed with 3 on board
HONOLULU (KHNL/Gray News) - A sprawling search by air and sea is continuing Friday for a medical transport plane that crashed off Maui with three people onboard.
KHNL reports rescue crews have spotted oil sheen and recovered aircraft debris. But Coast Guard officials said it hasn’t been confirmed the debris is from the downed craft.
Global Medical Response owns the aircraft and confirmed the crew was headed to Hawaii Island to pick up a patient.
“We are doing everything we can to bring our team members home,” the company said.
The Coast Guard said multiple aircraft and vessels have joined the widening search.
Overnight, flight radar was reported as showing a Coast Guard airplane flying across the Alenuihaha Channel between Maui and Hawaii Island to search for the missing crew.
Amid the ongoing search, Coast Guard officials said their aircraft reported seeing a sheen in the search area and a patrol boat recovered some aircraft debris. But officials said it’s not known if they belong to the missing aircraft.
“It does correlate with the last known position of the plane, but we can’t for certain say that it’s from the same aircraft,” said Lt. Commander Andrew Williams, Coast Guard rescue mission coordinator.
Meanwhile, the National Transportation Safety Board said it is responding to investigate the crash.
Officials have said it wasn’t immediately known what may have caused the plane to come down. The weather Thursday night was rainy and windy, and the channel where the plane came down is known for choppy ocean conditions.
“We’re praying that we find the people involved in this accident,” said Maui County Mayor Mike Victorino.
Meanwhile, Global Medical Response said it is currently reaching out to the families of the missing crew. Hawaii Life Flight has also paused its transport flights as the search continues.
“Our caregivers are delivering care to patients who need service the most,” said Speedy Bailey, of American Medical Response Hawaii. “The pause is a time to take care of our caregivers, so we’re doing that right now and we’re deeply concerned for all the family involved and the family of our caregivers.”
Hawaii County Mayor Mitch Roth released a statement, extending his support to the families of crew members aboard the plane.
“The service they provide to our community is truly invaluable, and we mahalo all who risk their lives daily to save the lives of others. Our administration remains hopeful in the Coast Guard’s search and eagerly awaits any sign of good news.”
The company has been operating in Hawaii since 2010, according to its website.
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Maneskin on feeling free, finding fame and embarking on their first world tour
By Maria Santana, CNN
No matter how you pronounce their name, Italian rock group Maneskin may be one of today’s most famous and successful global musical acts.
In 2021, the band — made up of vocalist Damiano David, bassist Victoria De Angelis, guitarist Thomas Raggi and drummer Ethan Torchio — won Europe’s biggest song competition, Eurovision, and has been unstoppable ever since.
They’ve scored three number one hits just this year on the Billboard rock charts: Their viral cover of Frankie Valli’s “Beggin’,” “I Wanna be Your Slave” and “Supermodel.”
They were also recently nominated for two MTV Video Music Awards, including Best New Artist. They’ve dropped by the “Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” and headlined “Saturday Night Live.”
Just over a year ago, the four rockers were little-known musicians playing in the streets of Rome and fighting other street performers for a spot on the corner that would attract the most people. Now, attracting a crowd is as simple as announcing their next concert.
Earlier this month, they played to a sold-out crowd of 70,000 at Rome’s iconic Circus Maximus and have been invited to perform at some of the largest music festivals in the US, including Coachella and Lollapalooza, where they will appear for the first time this Sunday.
This fall, they will embark on their first world tour, which will take them all over the United States, Europe and Latin America with tickets selling fast and dates extending into 2023.
CNN correspondent Maria Santana caught up with Maneskin in New York before they were set to perform for a smaller, more intimate crowd at the city’s “House of X” as part of Sirius XM’s Small Stage Series, and talked to them about their meteoric rise to fame, their humble beginnings, the next stops on their world tour, covering the “King of Rock n Roll,” Elvis Presley, and why they are standing up for the people of Ukraine.
The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.
The first thing I need to ask is how do you pronounce your band’s name?
All: Moan-Ah-Skin!
Santana: I always hear Man-Eh-Skin.
Victoria De Angelis: Yeah, everything is fine.
Santana: So, Moan-A-Skin?
Thomas Raggi: Moan-A-Skin is perfect.
And what does Maneskin mean?
De Angelis: It means moonlight. I picked it when we first started playing because we needed to join this musical competition, and we didn’t have a name yet, so they just told me just say random words in Danish, and we chose one.
Looking back at this last year, I’m sure it’s been absolutely crazy for you, from where you were a year ago to now?
Damiano David: Yeah, it’s been a crazy journey, but of course we are really happy about everything that we did, and every time we look back, all the steps, we are super happy and proud.
What has been the most surprising, maybe the most exciting thing, that has happened to you this past year?
Raggi: I think that we’ve had lots of incredible moments during this last year. Maybe a song with Iggy Pop is one of these, of course, and playing with The Stones. I mean a lot, it’s been a lot.
Now you’re filling stadiums with 70,000 people, selling out tickets for 80,000, and you’ve said it was really hard for you guys to even find a place to play in Italy. What was that like when you started?
De Angelis: It was very difficult because in Rome there’s no real rock scene, so there’s no like clubs wanting bands to play their stuff, and also people are not very used to going to gigs of upcoming artists.
They just go to the famous ones that they already know, so it was really hard and that’s why we started playing as buskers on the streets. We were always fighting with the other street artists about having the best spot, and we never won, but … (laughter).
And then you do Eurovision, how did it change your life?
David: I think that was our first actual window outside of Italy. Since that moment we were only basing our projects for Italy and on Italy and that was the chance to break out in Europe, then from Europe to the US, and we hope to grow more and more.
What was it like to win for Italy? It had been like 30 years since Italy had won Eurovision, and then you win with rock n’ roll, a genre which is not very big there?
Raggi: Yes, that’s crazy.
David: That was unexpected I think for everybody.
De Angelis: Yeah, everyone was very proud, big celebration.
A lot of times for Eurovision winners, they have that big moment and then they kind of disappear. What do you think makes you guys different that you’ve been able to take this and catapult so much and become this worldwide phenomenon?
David: I think for us Eurovision came at a very right moment because we had just come out with an album, so what we brought to Eurovision was basically just one of the things of the whole album and it was fresh, and it was super authentic for us. So, I think that people were happy to find a lot of coherence between what we brought to Eurovision and what they saw in our catalogue, and they felt like, OK, this is not just a viral song that they made specifically for Eurovision, but it’s just one of their songs and then they have two albums, and it all makes sense.
Then, you release “Beggin,’ ” which turns into the most successful rock song of last year. I mean, I woke up every morning I think for the last year like, (sings), “I’m beggin’, beggin’ you”… (laughter) … It just gets in my head, and then I’m like, come on, just get out!
David: Yeah, it’s our fault, it’s our fault, (laughter). Well, it’s not even our fault because we didn’t even promote it. It’s TikTok’s fault. It just got viral. We were pretty shocked by it. When we saw it growing, we were like, what is happening, and then we found out it was viral on TikTok and all that came about after.
Why that song? It’s a cover of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and I can’t think of a more different style than you guys and The Four Seasons.
De Angelis: Actually, we played it at first, when we just started, and we think it’s way more challenging and fun to make covers of very different songs. So, like now we’re also playing “Womanizer” by Britney Spears, for example, and we just find it a challenge and stimulating, and it really makes you do an interpretation of something different and bringing it into your own. That’s when you make something good, I think.
You also covered “If I Can Dream” for the Elvis movie, what was it like singing an Elvis song? I mean, you know, “The King of Rock n’ Roll.”
David: Well, every time when we have some big deals, we try not to think about it that much because then you get like anxious, and you feel the pressure. When we had the chance to play a cover of Elvis, we didn’t feel like we were confronting Elvis because that would have been impossible, you cannot try to fight with Elvis’ heritage. We were just super happy and super glad and super honored just to have the chance to play one of his songs, and we focused on that, and we focused on doing the best that we could do on that song without even comparing it with the Elvis one because, of course, it’s untouchable.
Now you have two VMA nominations and a third number one song on the Billboard charts, “Supermodel,” can you tell me what the song is about?
De Angelis: The funny thing is that everyone thinks it’s about supermodels, but it’s not. We wrote it after being like three months in L.A. where we met a lot of people that were faking being supermodels or superstars. Everyone was very focused on the way they appeared and not what they’re really like or who they really were. Everyone was just trying to fake that they have the best clothes, best friends, best club, that kind of stuff, and we found it a bit stupid, of course, but it was something that we thought was only shown in movies, like a stereotype, you know, but when we saw it in person, we just thought it was fun and wanted to make a funny song about it.
I can tell you no one in New York is like that. We are very real. If you had to make a song about New York, what would it be about?
De Angelis: Ohhh … (laughs) … we need to spend more months here.
David: I think it would be like a club song, super dirty, clubbish … (laughter).
You’ve played different festivals, like Lollapalooza in Europe, but this weekend you are doing Lollapalooza in Chicago. What does it mean to play at Lollapalooza here in the US?
Raggi: Crazy, it’s huge.
De Angelis: It’s our first Festival in the USA. So, that’s like a big, big thing …
David: It’s not our first festival! We played at Coachella, c’mon! … (Laughter).
De Angelis: Whoops, that’s true, Coachella. We started this festival season this summer, and it’s only been Europe until now, so for this summer it’s the first.
Raggi: For the summer, yes.
You sing in English and Italian, but we have a lot of Italian singers who are huge in Latin America, and they sing in Spanish — Laura Pausini, Eros Ramazzotti, Il Volo — do you think you would ever sing in Spanish?
David: Why not?
De Angelis: In Spanish?
David: I basically mostly listen to Spanish sounding music, so I would not back up … (laughs).
You’re going to launch your tour, and you’re going to Latin America, Santiago, Buenos Aires. What’s it like going to all these places, is it a culture shock when you go?
David: Yeah, you know, we have never been, outside of Ethan, we’ve never been to Latin America, and we never played there, but of course, we know something about the people there, and we know that they’re really crazy … (laughter) … hyped up, heated up, and we like these kinds of crowds. So, we can’t wait to play there, and it was one of the places that amazed me the most. When I saw the tickets that were selling, it was like “what the f**k?”, how did we get there? It was crazy, so we really can’t wait to be there.
How has fame changed you, if at all?
De Angelis: I don’t think it has changed us.
David: I’m less worried about things, actually. I guess I’m stable … (laughs).
Do you feel that fame, when you’re this well-known, it comes with a responsibility to speak out on certain political issues? A lot of artists say, I’m an entertainer, not a politician or an activist.
De Angelis: Yeah, for us, I think it comes naturally, so when we think we know enough about a topic, and we think our opinion can, like, make the difference or something we don’t feel it like as a pressure or something. It just comes naturally, and we’re happy to do it. Also, if we can share a positive message on something that really matters to us, we’re happy to do it. If not, we also don’t feel the pressure to have to do it.
You did a song in support of Ukraine, “We’re Gonna Dance on Gasoline,” how do you feel about that situation?
David: It’s really hard to say that because we feel very bad about it, but we also know that we have a huge privilege, with no worries, we’re not worried that something is going to happen to us. So, we are privileged, but of course, if we can spread knowledge about it, we are more than happy, and we feel that we have to do it because that’s something that is happening today and if we can do something today, it’s more valuable.
One of your first songs was “Zitti E Buoni,” which means “Shut Up and Behave.” It doesn’t seem like you guys are going to be doing any shutting up or behaving any time soon.
De Angelis: No, not at all.
Where do you go from here?
De Angelis: I don’t know, we feel very free. We just want to keep playing. We have so many amazing gigs and tours coming in front of us, so I think we’re really going to enjoy it and get all the possible inspiration from that and then turn it into music. We don’t want to set any specific goals, but we just want to go on and see what happens and keep getting better and doing what we feel is right.
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Rikkie Valerie Kollé has been named Miss Netherlands 2023, becoming the first transgender woman to take the title.
After winning the pageant on Saturday, Kollé will advance to represent her Dutch homeland at the Miss Universe pageant, set to take place in El Salvador later this year. The 22-year-old was crowned with a tiara by her predecessor, Ona Moody, onstage at the AFAS Theater in Leusden.
"I DID IT !!!!!" the model said in a post on Instagram. "Yes I'm trans and I want to share my story but I'm also Rikkie and that's what matters to me," Kollé wrote. "And wherever you are in the world, I want to be there for you and be the example that I missed as a little me."
Kollé, of Dutch and Indigenous Moluccan descent, is from the city of Breda, between Rotterdam and Antwerp. She said she wants to be a voice and role model for young women and queer people, according to her finalist page.
As someone who didn't feel supported after coming out as transgender at a young age, she said, she wants to leave those stories of suffering in the past.
Kollé won't be the first trans woman to compete for the Miss Universe crown. Angela Ponce became the pageant's first out trans contestant when she represented Spain in 2018. The 71-year-old competition first began allowing transgender contestants in 2012.
More trans women have been competing in the preliminary pageants in recent years. In 2021, former Miss Nevada Kataluna Enriquez became the first trans contestant in a Miss USA pageant. Trans woman and activist Daniela Arroyo González will compete for this year's Miss Universe Puerto Rico title next month.
Thai business mogul Anne Jakrajutatip, a trans activist who is also transgender, bought the Miss Universe Organization last year. She has said she's committed to advancing the organization as an inclusive platform and wants to transform the brand for the next generation.
"I don't call Miss Universe a beauty pageant anymore," the JKN Global CEO told Metro Weekly in January. "I call it a women's empowerment competition."
Kollé has another chance to make history: If she takes the Miss Universe title in December, she would be the first out trans woman to do so.
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Second Quarter Dividend Set At 7 Cents Per Common Share
NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regency Affiliates, Inc. (OTC Pink: RAFI) ("Regency") today announced that it will pay a quarterly dividend of 7 cents per common share on July 5, 2022, to shareholders of record at the close of trading on June 30, 2022.
"We are pleased to declare a quarterly dividend of 7 cents per common share reflecting a 3.7% increase over the quarterly dividend paid in June 2021," commented Laurence Levy, Chairman, CEO and CFO of Regency. "We continue to be comfortable with this dividend level particularly as we benefit from the cash flows generated by our ongoing management fee from Security West and our distributions from the portfolio of self-storage assets in and around Harrisburg, Pennsylvania."
"Our Security West investment represents a 50% limited partnership interest in real estate occupied by a lease with the United States General Services Administration. The lease commenced on November 1, 2018, with an initial annual rental payment of approximately $11.75MM per annum. On September 30, 2021, Security Land and Development Company Limited Partnership received a notice under GSA's lease for the Security West building to terminate the lease and vacate the building effective November 1, 2023."
"While the termination notice from GSA creates uncertainty about Regency's investment in Security West, we have several reasons to be optimistic about this investment. We have over 16 months to evaluate alternative uses for the facility before GSA vacates the building. At the lease termination date of November 1, 2023, management estimates that the facility will be almost debt free which provides significant financial flexibility. Security West's manager has expressed confidence that, based on current markets conditions and other factors, there should be demand for Security West's space either from other government departments represented by GSA or from private sector tenants or investors. Moreover, a new long-term tenant could facilitate obtaining new financing on the facility. We will keep our shareholders updated about future developments at Security West."
"Regency owns five stand-alone self-storage facilities in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vicinity acquired for a total purchase price of $35MM of which $25.3MM was financed via a non-recourse ten-year debt financing, with a four-year interest only period that ended in May 2020 and thereafter a thirty-year amortization schedule. The facilities were purchased via a joint venture with SSCP Management LLC ("SSCP"). Pursuant to the terms of the joint venture, Regency earns a 7.5% per annum preferred distribution on its $11.2MM capital contribution. Surplus cash flow after the preferred distribution is allocated 80% to Regency and 20% to SSCP. Regency received a distribution from the joint venture in the second quarter of 2022 in the amount of $210,576 reflecting the 7.5% per annum preferred distribution driven by the strong ongoing operating performance of the investment. Surplus cash over and above the 7.5% per annum preferred distribution is retained within the venture. We remain pleased with the continued strong occupancy and related cash flows at our self-storage facilities."
"We are continuing to review and evaluate further investment and cost reduction opportunities for Regency and intend to grow the company by acquiring or otherwise investing in other attractive long-term businesses that meet our investment characteristics and valuation criteria."
In order to facilitate efficient processing of the dividend, management strongly suggests all shareholders with shares held in certificate form contact our transfer agent, Transfer Online, Inc. at (503) 227-2950 and confirm that the registration information is correct
Regency Affiliates, Inc. invests in businesses that generate attractive, predictable and sustainable returns on capital. We are currently invested in two assets:
- A 50% limited partnership interest in the Security West Complex located on 34.3 acres in Woodlawn, Maryland. The facility is occupied under a lease with the United States General Services Administration. On September 30, 2021, Security Land and Development Company Limited Partnership received a notice under GSA's lease for the Security West building to terminate the lease and vacate the building effective November 1, 2023; and
- A majority joint-venture interest in a portfolio of five stand-alone self-storage facilities in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vicinity comprising approximately 337,000 square feet of net rentable space in excess of 2,500 climate and non-climate controlled storage units.
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WE’RE RIGHT OUTSIDE THE DOORS OF WHITEFISH AT BAY MIDDLE SCHLOO AND TOMORROW WHEN STUDENTS IN AFSTF RETURN AFTER THE WEEKEND, THEY WILL ENTER THESE DOORS WEARING A MASK FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE END OF FEBRUARY. I THINK EVERYBODY WOULD PREFER NOT TO HAVE THEM. OF COURSE. WE PREFER NOT TO HAVE A PANDEMIC IN A LETTER TO PARENTS ANDTA SFF DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR SAID THE BURDEN RATE FOR THE COMMUNITY IS NOW HIGH ACCORDING TO HEALTH OFFICIALS AND PART OF THE SCHOOL BOARD’S GUIDELINES ALL STUDENTS AND STAFF WILL NOW NEED TO WEAR A MASK FOR THE NEXT TWO. SEEING STUDENTS FACESND A SEEING PEOPLE SMILE AND WE’RE HUMAN. I THINK THAT THAT'’ BEEN A WELCOME THING. HOWEVER, I DO KNOW THERE’S AN UPTICK AND I DO KNOW THAT THERE ARE MORE CASES AND IT’S MORE TRANSMISSIBLE. SO I THINK IT’S A SMALL SACRIFICE TO HAVE TO MAKE PUTTING A MASK BACK ON TO KEEP PEOPLE HOPEFLYUL HEALTHY AND THE DISTRICT DOES GET AEW N COVID DATA EVERY FRIDAY AND THEY WILL THEN DETERMINE IF THEY NEED TO MAKE ANY CHANGES TO THAT MASKED MANDEAT FOR THE COMING MONDAY IN WHITEFISH BAY GABRIELLA GOT WISN A 12 NEWS AND RIGHTOW N THE SCHOOL POSITIVITY RATES SAID ALL
Whitefish Bay students will have to wear masks to school Monday
District reinstated mask mandate for two weeks
Updated: 6:03 PM CDT Apr 24, 2022
On Monday, students and staff returning to Whitefish Bay schools will be wearing masks. Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinThis comes after the district reinstated its mask mandate policy Friday. "I think everybody would prefer not to have them, of course, prefer not to have a pandemic," parent Jeff Johnson said.In a letter to parents and staff, district administrators said the burden rate for the community is now high according to health officials.Per the school board's guidelines, all students and staff will now need to wear a mask for the next two weeks."Seeing students faces and seeing people smiling, I think that's been a welcomed thing. However, I do know that there is an uptick, and there are more cases. I know it's more transmissible, so I think it's a small sacrifice to make to keep people healthy," Johnson said.The district does get new COVID-19 data every Friday, and they will then determine if they need to make any changes to the mask mandate for the coming Monday.The school positivity rates at all five Whitefish Bay schools remain below 1%.Sign up for coronavirus email alerts from WISNGet breaking news alerts with the WISN 12 app.Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
WHITEFISH BAY, Wis. — On Monday, students and staff returning to Whitefish Bay schools will be wearing masks.
Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in Wisconsin
This comes after the district reinstated its mask mandate policy Friday.
"I think everybody would prefer not to have them, of course, prefer not to have a pandemic," parent Jeff Johnson said.
In a letter to parents and staff, district administrators said the burden rate for the community is now high according to health officials.
Per the school board's guidelines, all students and staff will now need to wear a mask for the next two weeks.
"Seeing students faces and seeing people smiling, I think that's been a welcomed thing. However, I do know that there is an uptick, and there are more cases. I know it's more transmissible, so I think it's a small sacrifice to make to keep people healthy," Johnson said.
The district does get new COVID-19 data every Friday, and they will then determine if they need to make any changes to the mask mandate for the coming Monday.
The school positivity rates at all five Whitefish Bay schools remain below 1%.
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RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Millions of Brazilians — and likely the president's reelection campaign — will get a hefty boost from a measure approved by Brazil's Congress that sharply raises subsidies for the poor less than three months before presidential voting.
Lawmakers voted Wednesday to declare a state of emergency that waives a constitutional cap on government spending. That will allow the equivalent of about $7.6 billion to increase welfare benefits, from 400 to 600 reais (about $110) a month, as well as a subsidy for cooking gas and new cash-transfer programs for truck drivers and taxis, among other measures.
That money goes a long way for poorer Brazilians at a time of double-digit inflation and persistent unemployment. More than 10 million Brazilians, out of a population of roughly 210 million, are without a job.
The bump is temporary, however, ending in December.
The left-leaning opposition reluctantly backed the government's proposed constitutional amendment even as it accused President Jair Bolsonaro of using the money to try to buy voters ahead of October's election. Polls consistently show the right-wing leader trailing leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
“He (Bolsonaro) thinks he can buy people. He thinks people are a flock, that people don’t think,” da Silva said in a radio interview this month. "People have to take the money, but that’s not what will solve the problem, because all this (the increased funding) ends in December.”
The opposition had hoped to postpone the vote until next month to reduce the political gains for Bolsonaro. But the bill passed the lower house with a large majority – 469-17.
The text already passed the Senate and will now go to the president for ratification.
“They knew they had to vote in favor of it," said Lucas de Aragão, a partner at Brasilia-based political consultancy Arko Advice, noting that many lawmakers will also be up for reelection in October. “How could they position themselves against a bill that increases benefits, regardless of who will gain electoral benefits from it, or the motivations behind it.”
De Aragão said Bolsonaro is especially likely to benefit because the money from his government will go to poorer people who usually back da Silva. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/With-elections-in-sight-Brazil-increases-17304605.php | 2022-07-14 14:32:47 | 1 | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/With-elections-in-sight-Brazil-increases-17304605.php |
N.Y. Islanders won shootout 2-1
First Period_None. Penalties_None.
Second Period_1, N.Y. Islanders, Engvall 17 (Romanov, Nelson), 3:52. 2, Washington, Sheary 15, 6:22. Penalties_None.
Third Period_None. Penalties_Mayfield, NYI (Boarding), 14:00; Aube-Kubel, WSH (Roughing), 14:00.
Overtime_None. Penalties_Wilson, WSH (Tripping), 4:31.
Shootout_N.Y. Islanders 2 (Horvat G, Palmieri G), Washington 1 (Kuznetsov G, Oshie NG, Backstrom NG).
Shots on Goal_N.Y. Islanders 3-8-15-3_29. Washington 7-10-5-4_26.
Power-play opportunities_N.Y. Islanders 0 of 1; Washington 0 of 0.
Goalies_N.Y. Islanders, Sorokin 28-19-7 (26 shots-25 saves). Washington, Kuemper 21-23-6 (29-28).
A_18,573 (18,277). T_2:39.
Referees_Jake Brenk, Gord Dwyer. Linesmen_Steve Barton, Scott Cherrey. | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/n-y-islanders-2-washington-1-17867938.php | 2023-03-30 02:51:00 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/sports/article/n-y-islanders-2-washington-1-17867938.php |
MINNEAPOLIS — The long, expensive court fight over the will of soul singer Aretha Franklin provides a cautionary tale for people who want to make sure their wishes are carried out after their death — and for their families.
Legal experts say the fight could have been avoided if Franklin had had a formal will drafted by an experienced attorney who could have ensured that it specified what should become of her money, property and other possessions — and that it would hold up in court. And they say that lesson applies to other families, too. Here’s a look at some of the issues involved:
DO I NEED A WILL?
Not necessarily, but estate lawyers strongly recommend them for most people to ensure that their wishes are carried out, and to avoid causing fights among their loved ones.
“Kids fighting after mom and dad pass is the oldest thing in the world,” said Patrick Simasko, who teaches elder law at Michigan State University’s law school and has been following the Franklin case. “That’s the last thing that mom and dad want. That’s the takeaway. Prepare your estate plan so the kids won’t fight after you pass away.”
Estate attorneys often recommend that their clients establish revocable trusts, which can keep the estate out of probate court. That can make the process much less expensive, but the laws vary from state to state.
CAN I DO IT MYSELF?
You can, but Franklin put her family through five years of expensive litigation that could have been avoided. Franklin was working with an attorney about a formal will from 2016-18, but nothing was finalized at the time of her death.
“There were a lot of open questions and we never resolved those open questions,” lawyer Henry Grix testified during the long-running litigation. ““She was quite ill and perhaps unable, really, to reach final intentions.”
Do-it-yourself software such as the popular Quicken WillMaker can cost as little as $99, but those programs can’t customize a will to a family’s unique circumstances and foresee all the potential pitfalls the way a good attorney could.
“People are sometimes pennywise and pound foolish, including people with decent amounts of money,” said Josh Rubenstein, a New York attorney who heads the private wealth department at the nationwide law firm Katten. “But if you have enough money to leave to somebody, you have enough money to hire a lawyer and not do it yourself.”
And although Michigan accepts handwritten wills like Franklin’s, many states don’t.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN SOMEONE DIES WITHOUT A WILL?
Most states have laws covering how an estate should be divided when a person dies “intestate,” meaning without a will, as the vast majority of Americans do, Rubenstein said. But those laws just provide default formulas for who gets what, and they vary from state to state.
Those formulas may not ensure that money, property and possessions get divided the way you want among your surviving relatives, nor do they guarantee who will be named the executor.
A case is point is how rock superstar Prince died without a will in 2016. Under Minnesota law, his estate had to be divided equally among his six surviving siblings, who have had plenty of disagreements since then. The court had to appoint an executor. Lawyers and the trust firm appointed by the court to manage the estate collected millions of dollars that otherwise could have gone to the heirs.
More than seven years after Prince’s death, the case is only now finally winding down. It took until last year for all parties, including the IRS, to agree that Prince’s estate was worth $156.4 million. All of the assets have been distributed except for around $1.4 million in tax refunds that are still coming, court filings show.
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The mother in an infant strangulation case has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder.
Anna Englund, 29, was formally charged Thursday with first-degree murder after deliberation and first-degree murder of a child below the age of 12 by someone in a position of trust.
Englund made her second appearance in court today where Boulder District Judge Patrick Butler set a preliminary hearing date for Sept. 8.
Englund is to be held in Boulder County Jail without bond, as she is charged with Class 1 felonies.
According to an affidavit, Englund allegedly left her residence with her child Saturday and strangled him a couple blocks away in her car. She then told police she made multiple suicide attempts before turning herself into the police at 10:29 p.m. Saturday. Her child was admitted to the hospital while in critical condition and died at 10:48 p.m.
The child’s name has not yet been released by the Boulder County Coroner’s Office.
Englund told police she suffered from suicidal ideation, sleep deprivation and post-partum mental health issues. She told police she “didn’t want to be a murderer but didn’t want him to suffer” in reference to her own issues with her sleep deprivation. | https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/06/15/mother-in-infant-strangulation-case-charged-with-two-counts-of-first-degree-murder/ | 2023-06-15 15:36:05 | 0 | https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/06/15/mother-in-infant-strangulation-case-charged-with-two-counts-of-first-degree-murder/ |
DETROIT (AP) — Tony Finau sent an approach from 250 yards soaring over trees and onto the seventh green at Detroit Golf Club, going for the reward and ignoring the risk with a difficult shot.
The way he has been playing over the last week, it made a lot of sense.
Finau, coming off his third career victory on the PGA Tour, and Taylor Pendrith shared the first-round lead at 8-under 64 on Thursday in the Rocket Mortgage Classic.
The pivotal shot on Finau’s 16th hole, a 560-yard par 5, set up a two-putt from 43 feet for one of his eight birdies.
“I had to get all of it to get it to the hole and hit it right in the middle of the green,” he said.
The leaderboard was filled with players who took advantage of favorable scoring conditions with morning tee times. In the afternoon, the wind picked up and the scores did as well.
Former U.S. Open champion Webb Simpson, Michael Thompson, Cameron Champ, Lee Hodges and Matt Wallace were two shots back.
Si Woo Kim and Kurt Kitayama, both ranked among the top 70 in the world, were in the pack at 67.
Finau, who rallied from a five-shot deficit with 11 holes left to win the 3M Open by three shots Sunday in Minnesota, opened with a birdie and had five birdies on his front nine.
After cooling off with four straight pars, Finau closed with his seventh and eighth birdies in a bogey-free round. He hit all 18 greens in regulation for the first time in 728 PGA Tour stroke-play rounds.
“Do the math, I missed 10 putts,” he said. “Obviously, 64′s a very good round, but this is a golf course where a lot of guys are going to make birdies.”
On the par-4 eighth hole, he made a 41-foot putt downhill with a slight break from right to left for another birdie and a three-shot lead.
“It was nice to just get a bonus birdie on 8 after a poor wedge shot, but that’s why we call our putter the equalizer,” Finau said.
Pendrith, a 31-year-old PGA Tour rookie, surged into a share of the lead with five birdies in a seven-hole stretch on his back nine.
Toward the end of his round, the relatively anonymous player in the world noticed the ‘h’ in his last name was missing on the leaderboard.
Alas, the 8 under next to his misspelled name was correct.
“That’s all that matters,” he said with a grin.
Pendrith is atop a leaderboard for the first time on the PGA Tour following an opening round. The Canadian did have the third-round lead by three shots last October at the Bermuda Championship before closing with a 76 and finishing a career-high fifth.
In March, he was 13th at the Players Championship and came away with a career-best $327,222 — and a broken rib.
The injury prevented him from competing for nearly four months, leading to him being ranked No. 237. He has bounced back with ties for 11th and 13th at tournaments earlier this month.
“When I’m healthy, I can compete with the best,” Pendrith said.
Nate Lashley, who won his first and only PGA Tour title in Detroit four years ago, shot a 68 after getting an anti-inflammatory shot in his right foot.
“I’m having surgery next week,” he said, adding he will need four to six weeks to recover.
Mark Hubbard was also four shots off the lead after a topsy-turvy round with four birdies, two bogeys and an ace on the par-3, 216-yard 11th hole.
Hubbard dropped his club and his head after hitting his tee shot.
“That’s embarrassing,” he said while the ball was in flight.
The ball landed on the front of the green and rolled toward the cup before going around it and dropping in.
“That’s probably going to end up being one of my favorite hole-in-ones,” said Hubbard, who has nine career aces.
The field includes five players in the top 20, and Finau was the only one of them to fare well in the first round.
Defending FedEx Cup champion Patrick Cantlay, ranked No. 4 in the world, and 13th-ranked Will Zalatoris both 70. Cameron Young, ranked 19th, was another shot back and 20th-ranked Max Homa had a 72.
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Realized initial benefits of Integration Initiatives, with SG&A as a percent of revenue declining 908 basis points in Q2 2022 from Q1 2022
In five months, Valens has actioned $15 million in annual cost savings and has identified in excess of $5 million additional cost savings to be actioned over the next few quarters exceeding management's original $20 million target
Achieved double-digit revenue growth in Green Roads, B2B, & International revenue segments. Provincial sales rebounded strongly in June with record monthly revenue
Top 10 licensed producer in Canada, with a 3.2% market share for three months ending May 2022
Valens reiterates its objective of achieving positive adjusted EBITDA(2) by Q4 2022
KELOWNA, BC, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS) (the "Company", "The Valens Company" or "Valens"), a leading manufacturer of cannabis products, is pleased to report its second quarter fiscal year 2022 financial results for the period ended May 31, 2022.
"The second quarter of 2022 clearly shows that we are executing on our 2022 objectives showing both modest revenue growth in the quarter and a meaningful decline in both cash burn and SG&A expenses. This is expected to accelerate in future quarters as the majority of cost savings from our Integration Initiatives have not been fully realized as these initiatives were executed part way through Q2 and into Q3 2022" said Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer of The Valens Company.
"The largest takeaway in the quarter is that we were able to achieve these strides forward despite a revenue decline in our largest segment, provincial sales, where we experienced absent depletion weeks as we transitioned our brand from Verse to Versus," Robson continued. "Despite the temporary setback in provincial sales, we continue to see strong sell-through for our brands at retail as we were able to expand market share across all product categories. More importantly, momentum has reaccelerated in June with record monthly provincial sales as well as seeing strong visibility into our pipeline of purchase orders into July. During Q2, we experienced strong growth in all other categories of our business with double-digit growth quarter over quarter in our US Green Roads CBD and B2B segments, as well as a large increase in international sales," he said.
"Encouragingly, we've continued to make progress against our Integration Initiatives, having actioned $15 million and now expecting to exceed the $20 million in targeted cost savings. Looking ahead, we intend to realize these cost savings in the coming quarters, which when achieved would lead to a material step down in our overall cost structure. We are well positioned to continue our strategic initiatives and pave the way towards a more profitable future." Robson added.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2022 Highlights:
- Net revenue increased 3.5% to $24.0 million in Q2 2022 from $23.2 million in Q1 2022, driven by double digit growth in both Green Roads and B2B, which was partially offset by a decline in provincial sales. Despite the slower growth in net revenue quarter-over-quarter, SG&A declined 6.2% or 908 basis points Q2 2022 from Q1 2022.
The following table of financial highlights is presented in Canadian dollars, except for percentages
Canadian Market Share(3)
Five months into our Integration Initiatives, we have actioned $15 million in annual cost savings and have identified over $5 million of additional annual cost savings to be actioned in the next few quarters. With the annual cost savings actioned and identified to date, Valens is on track to exceed management's original $20 million target by fiscal year end 2022. The Company expects to realize the majority of these benefits in Q3 2022 and Q4 2022.
Of the $15 million actioned, approximately 79%, or $11.9 million, of the cost savings are coming through SG&A with the remaining 21%, or $3.1 million, coming through COGS. Of the additional cost savings identified in excess of $5 million, management anticipates approximately 40% to come through SG&A and approximately 60% to come through COGS as we further streamline the organization to drive process-related efficiencies. Management expects these cost savings to positively impact operating expenses and drive margin expansion in the coming quarters.
- Net revenue of $24.0 million in Q2 2022, representing an increase of 3.5% over Q1 2022
- Adjusted gross profit(1) was $3.4 million, or 14.0% of net revenue in Q2 2022, compared to $3.4 million, or 14.6% of net revenue, in Q1 2022.
- SG&A decreased 6.2% to $20.9 million, or 87% of net revenue in Q2 2022, compared to $22.3 million, or 96% of net revenue in Q1 2022.
- Adjusted EBITDA(2) was $(15.9) million, in Q2 2022 compared to $(17.6) million in Q1 2022.
- Cash flow from operations and cash flow from investing showed a combined large improvement of $4.8 million quarter over quarter.
- Valens had cash and marketable securities of $26.1 million at the end of Q2 2022. The Q2 2022 cash and marketable securities position does not include the expected monetization of assets that is valued at ~$5 million on the balance sheet.
During the three months ended May 31, 2022, indicators of impairment were identified as a result of market conditions surrounding the Company, cannabis industry, and growth companies as a whole. This included an excess in the carrying value of the Company's net assets compared to its market capitalization, as well as an increase in market interest rates. These indicators resulted in management re-assessing the current valuation of certain intangible assets and goodwill. As a result of the analysis, the Company recognized an impairment loss on goodwill and intangible assets of $52.9 million and $67.9 million, respectively, for the three months ended May 31, 2022. In the same period, unrelated to the goodwill and intangible impairment charges, the Company recognized impairment losses of $4.1 million on prepaid deposits, $2.8 million on assets held for sale and an inventory write-down of $13.9 million for the three months ended May 31, 2022. The Company does not expect the impairment charges to have any impact on future operations, nor affect its liquidity, cash flow from operating activities, or compliance with the financial covenants set forth in the loan agreement.
The following table of financial highlights is presented in thousands of Canadian dollars, except for percentages, per share figures and Canadian recreational market share.
- Management utilizes this measure to provide a representation of performance in the period by excluding the inventory impairment measurement adjustments and impacts of biological asset changes as required by IFRS. Adjusted gross profit is a non-GAAP ratio, which management believes provides useful information as it represents gross profit for management purposes based on costs to manufacture, package and ship inventory sold, exclusive of any impairments due to changes in internal or external influences impacting the net realizable value of inventory and non-cash items. See reconciliation of "Adjusted Gross Profit (non-GAAP measure)" in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the quarter ended May 31, 2022.
- The Company has identified adjusted EBITDA as a relevant industry performance indicator. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure used by management that does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. Management defines adjusted EBITDA as loss for the period, as reported, adjusted for financing costs (net), recovery of income taxes, depreciation and amortization, share-based payments, fair value and realized biological assets changes, foreign exchange gains, inventory valuation allowance, remeasurement of contingent consideration, restructuring charges, gains and losses on disposal of capital assets, gains and losses on marketable securities and derivatives, and non-recurring and transaction costs. Management believes this measure provides useful information as it is a commonly used measure in the capital markets to approximate operating earnings. See reconciliation of "Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure)" in the Company's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the three months ended May 31, 2022.
- Entered into an agreement with Signifi Solutions, to place cloud-managed Green Roads smart kiosks in various premium mall locations in bustling retail markets in the U.S. The agreement includes 12 premium mall locations with the potential for an additional 60 mall location in 2022. Kiosks will include a full assortment of Green Roads products customized at helping consumers with various wellness needs.
- Subsequent to quarter-end, Valens secured an exclusive cannabis partnership with ColdHaus Distribution ("ColdHaus"), providing integrated logistics solutions for Valens-branded cannabis products across Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. Pursuant to the two-year partnership, ColdHaus in conjunction with Valens will be responsible for store level representation, brand advocacy, distribution route coverage and retail staff education to drive brand visibility and commercial retail presence.
- Subsequent to quarter-end, Valens enhanced its adult recreational market portfolio with the launch of Bon Jak, an exclusive cannabis brand in Quebec, designed to deliver unique user experience to target consumers.
"While the recent market volatility and rising interest rates have disproportionately impacted growth companies, we have made significant progress on several objectives over the last six months," said Jeff Fallows, President of The Valens Company. "We have revitalized Valens' brand portfolio, partnered with ColdHaus to increase product distribution, and completed a series of targeted Integration Initiatives aimed at driving efficiencies throughout the organization."
Fallows continued, "In Q2 2022, we saw sequential improvement in our adjusted EBITDA, as we began to realize the initial benefits of our Integration Initiatives. Most importantly, we expect to see the bulk of the savings from these initiatives in the coming quarters, as we continue down the path to becoming adjusted EBITDA positive by Q4 2022."
Key Objectives for 2022:
- Grow adult recreational market share in Canada by seeking to become a top 5 Player in vapes, edibles and beverages and a top 10 player in flower products.
- Unlock our potential in the U.S. and international markets through the Green Roads platform acquired in April 2021.
- Seek to achieve positive adjusted EBITDA by Q4 by improving the gross margin and SG&A profile of the business through our Integration Initiatives which are based on a combination of cost efficiencies, realization of M&A synergies and greater levels of automation and process standardization.
- Reduce cash burn through improvements in adjusted EBITDA, working capital management and monetization of non-core assets.
- Development of the Company's U.S. THC strategy as permissible under federal regulations.
Revenue & EBITDA Guidance 2023:
- Minimum revenue of CAD$225 million
- Adjusted EBITDA margins greater than 10%
This press release is intended to be read in conjunction with the Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A") for the period and the accompanying Financial Statements and notes, available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and the Company's Form 6-K, which will be furnished on EDGAR (www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml).
The Company will host a conference call tomorrow, Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time / 8:00 AM Pacific Time to discuss the financial results and business outlook.
Toll-Free: 1-877-407-0792
Toll / International: 1-201-689-8263
*Participants should request The Valens Company Earnings Call or provide conference ID: 13731030.
The call will be available via webcast on the Valens investor page of the Company website at https://thevalenscompany.com/investors/ or at this link. Please visit the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the call will be available on the Valens investor page approximately two hours after the conference call has ended.
Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Gandhi, Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Fallows, President, Adam Shea, Chief Commercial Officer, and Everett Knight, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Capital Markets, will be conducting a question-and-answer session following the prepared remarks.
At Valens, it's Personal.
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3 Based on Hifyre data for Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan
The Valens Company is a leading cannabis consumer products company, with significant expertise in manufacturing cannabinoid-based products and a mission to bring the benefits of cannabis to the world. Valens provides proprietary cannabis processing services and best-in-class product development, manufacturing, and commercialization of cannabis consumer packaged goods. Valens' high-quality products are formulated for the recreational, health and wellness, and medical consumer segments and are offered across all cannabis product categories, with a focus on quality and product innovation. Valens also manufactures, distributes, and sells a wide range of CBD products in the United States through its subsidiary Green Roads, and distributes medicinal cannabis products to international markets through its subsidiary Valens Australia. In partnership with brand houses, consumer packaged goods companies and licensed cannabis producers around the globe, Valens continues to grow its diverse product portfolio in alignment with evolving cannabis consumer preferences. Through Valens Labs, Valens is setting the standard in cannabis testing and research and development with Canada's only ISO17025 accredited analytical services lab, named The Centre of Excellence in Plant-Based Science by partner and scientific world leader Thermo Fisher Scientific. Discover more on The Valens Company at http://www.thevalenscompany.com.
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The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others, the inability to meet the Minimum Bid Requirement or comply with Nasdaq's other listing standards within the prescribed time period, which could result in the delisting of the common shares, Canadian regulatory risk, Australian regulatory risk, U.S. regulatory risk, U.S. border crossing and travel bans, the uncertainties, effects of and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, reliance on licenses, expansion of facilities, competition, dependence on supply of cannabis and reliance on other key inputs, dependence on senior management and key personnel, general business risk and liability, regulation of the cannabis industry, change in laws, regulations and guidelines, compliance with laws, limited operating history, vulnerability to rising energy costs, unfavourable publicity or consumer perception, product liability, risks related to intellectual property, product recalls, difficulties with forecasts, management of growth and litigation, many of which are beyond the control of The Valens Company. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risks faced by The Valens Company, and which may cause the actual financial results, performance or achievements of The Valens Company to be materially different from estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information or forward-looking statements, please refer to The Valens Company's latest Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com or on The Valens Company's website at www.thevalenscompany.com. The risks described in such Annual Information Form are hereby incorporated by reference herein. Although the forward-looking statements contained herein reflect management's current beliefs and reasonable assumptions based upon information available to management as of the date hereof, The Valens Company cannot be certain that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information. The Valens Company cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Valens Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Nothing herein should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or sell securities of The Valens Company.
In addition to the foregoing assumptions, the 2023 revenue guidance of C$225 million referenced above is based on the following assumptions: (i) that the Green Roads business in the United States in 2023 achieves revenue consistent with pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels (many of the bricks-and-mortar retail locations that Green Roads sells to experienced challenges related to COVID-19 but are now resuming normal operations); (ii) a slight percentage increase in the Company's market share of the Canadian recreational cannabis market associated with new branded product launches (such Canadian recreational cannabis market based on a third-party data analytics company covering the cannabis industry), and reflecting a typical wholesale discount to reflect that Company sells to provincial distributors; (iii) the Company's B2B business in 2023 generating revenue consistent with current levels; and (iv) the Company's Pommies business and Valens Labs as well as its revenue from foreign operations outside of the United States, in 2023 achieving revenue from ongoing initiatives and consistent with the Company's previous disclosure.
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Rockets vs. Spurs Injury Report Today - March 4
The Houston Rockets' (13-49) injury report has just one player listed as they ready for their Saturday, March 4 matchup with the San Antonio Spurs (16-47) at AT&T Center. The game tips at 8:00 PM ET.
The Rockets' last contest was a 113-99 loss to the Grizzlies on Wednesday. The Rockets got a team-best 20 points from Jalen Green in the loss.
Houston Rockets Injury Report Today
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San Antonio Spurs Injury Report Today
Spurs Injuries: Doug McDermott: Out (Thumb), Khem Birch: Out (Knee), Romeo Langford: Questionable (Adductor), Keldon Johnson: Questionable (Foot), Devin Vassell: Out (Injury Management-Rest), Malaki Branham: Questionable (Back)
Rockets vs. Spurs Game Info
- When: Saturday, March 4, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
- Where: AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas
- TV: CW35 and SportsNet SW
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Rockets Season Insights
- The Rockets' 109.5 points per game are 12.5 fewer points than the 122 the Spurs give up.
- Houston has put together a 4-2 record in games it scores more than 122 points.
- While the Rockets are posting 109.5 points per game in 2022-23, they have fallen short of that over their past 10 games, amassing 109 points per contest.
- Houston connects on 10.8 three-pointers per game (22nd in the league), 3.9 fewer than its opponents. It is shooting 32.5% from beyond the arc (30th in NBA) and its opponents are shooting 37.5%.
- The Rockets rank 30th in the NBA with 106.1 points scored per 100 possessions, and 29th defensively with 116.7 points conceded per 100 possessions.
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PARIS (AP) — A high school student has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a female teacher to death in front of other students Wednesday in a classroom in southwestern France, officials and media reports said.
An investigation has been opened for suspected premeditated murder into the incident at a private Catholic school in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Bayonne prosecutor Jerome Bourrier said. Investigators were able to interview the suspect on Wednesday afternoon, he added.
The student was not previously known to police and justice services, Bourrier noted. He declined to provide more details amid the ongoing investigation.
Education Minister Pap Ndiaye, who travelled to Saint-Jean-de-Luz, said a minute of silence will be held in all French schools on Thursday at 3pm.
He said about 90 students, including those who witnessed the attack, as well as some teachers, are being taken care of by a psychology unit.
A top government official, speaking anonymously because he was not allowed to discuss the issue publicly, said first elements communicated by police suggest the attacker has severe mental health issues.
French media reported that the student, born in 2007, said he heard voices telling him to kill the 53-year-old Spanish language teacher.
French government spokesman Olivier Veran, speaking after a weekly Cabinet meeting, expressed the government’s support for the education community and said the event represents a trauma for the nation.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Jeff Jackson of North Carolina has used it to explain the complex fight over raising the debt limit. Rep. Robert Garcia of California has used it to engage with members of the LGBTQ+ community. And Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania has used it to give an overview of Election Day results.
As pressure against TikTok mounts in Washington, the more than two dozen members of Congress — all Democrats — who are active on the social media platform are being pushed by their colleagues to stop using it. Many defend their presence on the platform, saying they have a responsibility as public officials to meet Americans where they are — and more than 150 million are on TikTok.
“I’m sensitive to the ban and recognize some of the security implications. But there is no more robust and expeditious way to reach young people in the United States of America than TikTok,” Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota told The Associated Press.
Yet the lawmakers active on TikTok remain a distinct minority. Most in Congress are in favor of limiting the app, forcing a sale to remove connections to China or even banning it outright. The U.S. armed forces and more than half of U.S. states have already banned the app from official devices, as has the federal government. Similar bans have been imposed in Denmark, Canada, Great Britain and New Zealand, as well as the European Union.
Criticism of TikTok reached a new level last week as CEO Shou Zi Chew testified for more than six hours at a contentious hearing in the House. Lawmakers grilled Chew about the implications of the app for America’s national security and the effect on the mental health of its users. And the tough questions came from both sides of the aisle, as Republicans and Democrats alike pressed Chew about TikTok’s content moderation practices, its ability to shield American data from Beijing and its spying on journalists.
“I’ve got to hand it to you,” said Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, as members questioned Chew over data security and harmful content. “You’ve actually done something that in the last three to four years has not happened except for the exception of maybe (Russian President) Vladimir Putin. You have unified Republicans and Democrats.”
While the hearing made plain that lawmakers view TikTok as a threat, their lack of first-hand experience with the app was apparent at times. Some made inaccurate and head-scratching comments, seemingly not understanding how TikTok connects to a home Wi-Fi router or how it moderates illicit content.
Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis., who is active on the app and opposes a nationwide ban, called the hearing “cringeworthy.”
“It was just so painful to watch,” he told the AP on Friday. “And it just shows the real problem is Congress doesn’t have a lot of expertise, whether it be social media or, for that matter, more importantly, technology.”
Garcia, who said he uses TikTok more as a consumer, said most of his colleagues who are proposing a nationwide ban told him they had never used the app. “It gets hard to understand if you’re not actually on it,” the freshman Democrat said. “And at the end of the day, a lot of TikTok is harmless people dancing and funny videos.”
“It’s also incredibly rich educational content, and learning how to bake and learning about the political process,” he said.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., who has more than 180,000 followers on the app, held a news conference with TikTok influencers before the hearing. He accused Republicans of pushing a ban on TikTok for political reasons.
“There are 150 million people on TikTok and we are more connected to them than Republicans are,” Bowman said. “So for them, it’s all about fear-mongering and power. It’s not TikTok, because, again, we’ve looked the other way and allowed Facebook and other platforms to do similar things.”
Critics of TikTok in Congress say their opposition is rooted in national security, not politics. TikTok is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chinese technology firm ByteDance Ltd., which appoints its executives. They worry Chinese authorities could force ByteDance to hand over TikTok data on American users, effectively turning the app into a data-mining operation for a foreign power. The company insists it is taking steps to make sure that can never happen.
“The basic approach that we’re following is to make it physically impossible for any government, including the Chinese government, to get access to U.S. user data,” general counsel Erich Andersen said during an interview with the AP on Friday at a cybersecurity conference in California.
TikTok has been emphasizing a $1.5 billion proposal to store all U.S. user data on servers owned and maintained by the software giant Oracle. Access to U.S. data would be managed by U.S. employees through a separate entity run independently of ByteDance and monitored by outside observers.
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina took the unusual step of releasing a public statement urging all members of Congress to stop using TikTok, including from his home state — seemingly a jab at Jackson, who is one of the more active members with more than 1.8 million followers.
“I was just saying if we’re having a discussion about TikTok then I think we ought to at least reduce the pull factor by elected officials who can simply come off of it,” Tillis said this week, when asked about his statement. “I don’t have a TikTok account. So that was an easy separation for me.”
Loud warnings about TikTok have also been coming from President Joe Biden’s administration. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and FBI Director Christopher Wray have told Congress in recent weeks that TikTok is a national security threat. Blinken told lawmakers the threat “should be ended one way or another.”
But some members are unconvinced.
“It’s like turning your cell phone off on an airplane. You’re supposed to do. And if it was super dangerous, I don’t think we will be allowed to have the phone on the plane,” Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, said Wednesday, “So if it was super dangerous for members of Congress to have this app on their phone, you have to imagine the administration or our government would say absolutely not, you can’t have it on a government phone.”
Concerns about what kind of content Americans encounter online, or how their data is collected by technology companies, also aren’t new. Congress has been wanting to curtail the amount of data tech companies collect on consumers through a national privacy law, but those efforts have stalled repeatedly over the years.
Supporters of TikTok on Capitol Hill are urging their colleagues to educate themselves about social media as a whole so Congress can pass legislation that deals with broader issues of data privacy, instead of hyper-focusing on a ban of TikTok, which could risk political backlash and a court fight over the reach of the First Amendment.
“We are uninformed and misinformed. We don’t even understand how social media works. We don’t know anything about data brokers and how data brokers sell our data to foreign countries and foreign companies right now,” Bowman said. “So ban TikTok tomorrow, this stuff is still going to be happening.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — In a blow to the fight against climate change, the Supreme Court on Thursday limited how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.
By a 6-3 vote, with conservatives in the majority, the court said that the Clean Air Act does not give the Environmental Protection Agency broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants that contribute to global warming.
The decision, said environmental advocates and dissenting liberal justices, was a major step in the wrong direction — “a gut punch,” one prominent meteorologist said — at a time of increasing environmental damage attributable to climate change amid dire warnings about the future.
The court’s ruling could complicate the administration’s plans to combat climate change. Its detailed proposal to regulate power plant emissions is expected by the end of the year. Though the decision was specific to the EPA, it was in line with the conservative majority’s skepticism of the power of regulatory agencies and it sent a message on possible future effects beyond climate change and air pollution.
The decision put an exclamation point on a court term in which a conservative majority, bolstered by three appointees of former President Donald Trump, also overturned the nearly 50-year-old nationwide right to abortion, expanded gun rights and issued major religious rights rulings, all over liberal dissents.
President Joe Biden aims to cut the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions in half by the end of the decade and to have an emissions-free power sector by 2035. Power plants account for roughly 30% of carbon dioxide output.
“Capping carbon dioxide emissions at a level that will force a nationwide transition away from the use of coal to generate electricity may be a sensible ‘solution to the crisis of the day,’” Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in his opinion for the court.
But Roberts wrote that the Clean Air Act doesn’t give EPA the authority to do so and that Congress must speak clearly on this subject.
“A decision of such magnitude and consequence rests with Congress itself, or an agency acting pursuant to a clear delegation from that representative body,” he wrote.
In a dissent, Justice Elena Kagan wrote that the decision strips the EPA of the power Congress gave it to respond to “the most pressing environmental challenge of our time.”
Kagan said the stakes in the case are high. She said, “The Court appoints itself—instead of Congress or the expert agency—the decisionmaker on climate policy. I cannot think of many things more frightening.”
Biden, in a statement, called the ruling “another devastating decision that aims to take our country backwards.” He said he would “not relent in using my lawful authorities to protect public health and tackle the climate crisis.”
And EPA head Michael Regan said his agency will move forward with a rule to impose environmental standards on the energy sector.
United Nations spokesman Stephane Dujarric also weighed in to call the decision “a setback in our fight against climate change, when we are already far off-track in meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement,” the international climate accord that U.S. left during the Trump administration and re-entered once Biden took office.
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, who led the legal challenge to EPA authority, said the “EPA can no longer sidestep Congress to exercise broad regulatory power that would radically transform the nation’s energy grid and force states to fundamentally shift their energy portfolios away from coal-fired generation.”
But University of Georgia meteorology professor Marshall Shepherd, a past president of the American Meteorological Society, said of the decision: “It feels like a gut punch to critical efforts to combat the climate crisis which has the potential to place lives at risk for decades to come.”
Richard Revesz, an environmental expert at the New York University School of Law, called the decision “a significant setback for environmental protection and public health safeguards.”
But he also said in a statement that EPA still has authority to address greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector.
EPA Administrator Regan said the agency “will move forward with lawfully setting and implementing environmental standards that meet our obligation to protect all people and all communities from environmental harm.”
Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York said the consequences of Thursday’s decision “will ripple across the entire federal government, from the regulation of food and drugs to our nation’s health care system, all of which will put American lives at risk.”
The court held that Congress must speak with specificity when it wants to give an agency authority to regulate on an issue of major national significance.
Several conservative justices have criticized what they see as the unchecked power of federal agencies.
Those concerns were evident in the court’s orders throwing out two Biden administration policies aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19. Last summer, the court’s 6-3 conservative majority ended a pause on evictions over unpaid rent. In January, the same six justices blocked a requirement that workers at large employers be vaccinated or test regularly and wear a mask on the job.
Underlying all these issues is a lack of action from Congress, reflecting bitter, partisan disagreements over the role of the federal government.
On the environment, Biden’s signature plan to address climate, a sweeping social and environmental policy bill known as Build Back Better, is all but dead amid united opposition from congressional Republicans and conservative Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin from coal state West Virginia.
Under a trimmed down version, the legislation backed by Democrats would offer tax credits and spending to boost renewable power such as wind and solar and sharply increase the number of electric vehicles.
The justices heard arguments in the case on the same day that a United Nations panel’s report warned that the effects of climate change are about to get much worse, likely making the world sicker, hungrier, poorer and more dangerous in the coming years.
The power plant case has a long and complicated history that begins with the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan. That plan would have required states to reduce emissions from the generation of electricity, mainly by shifting away from coal-fired plants.
But that plan never took effect. Acting in a lawsuit filed by West Virginia and others, the Supreme Court blocked it in 2016 by a 5-4 vote, with conservatives in the majority.
With the plan on hold, the legal fight over it continued. But after President Donald Trump took office, the EPA repealed the Obama-era plan. The agency under Trump argued that its authority to reduce carbon emissions was limited, and it devised a new plan that sharply reduced the federal government’s role in the issue.
New York, 21 other mainly Democratic states, the District of Columbia and some of the nation’s largest cities sued over the Trump plan. The federal appeals court in Washington ruled against both the repeal and the new plan, and its decision left nothing in effect while the new administration drafted a new policy.
Adding to the unusual nature of the high court’s involvement, the reductions sought in the Obama plan by 2030 already have been achieved through the market-driven closure of hundreds of coal plants.
Nineteen mostly Republican-led states and coal companies led the fight at the Supreme Court against broad EPA authority to regulate carbon output.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Humanigen, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of HGEN during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: May 28, 2021 to July 12, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Humanigen's lead product candidate, lenzilumab, was less effective in treating hospitalized COVID-19 patients than defendants had represented; (ii) as a result, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration was unlikely to approve the lenzilumab Emergency Use Authorization and the ACTIV-5/BET-B study was unlikely to meet its primary endpoint; (iii) accordingly, lenzilumab's clinical and commercial prospects were overstated; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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WIND ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
851 PM EST Wed Nov 30 2022
...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
Breezy, but sub-advisory level winds continue tonight into
Thursday with gusts between 30-40 mph still possible at times.
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THURSDAY...
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Onondaga, Madison, Southern Oneida and Otsego counties.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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Seven Michigan State football players charged in tunnel melee
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Seven Michigan State football players have been charged in the postgame melee in Michigan Stadium’s tunnel last month, according to a statement Wednesday from the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office.
The most serious charge is against cornerback Khary Crump, who faces a felony count of felonious assault. The charges against the six others are misdemeanors. Linebacker Itayvion “Tank” Brown, safety Angelo Grose, cornerback Justin White, defensive end Brandon Wright and defensive end Zion Young are each charged with one count of aggravated assault, and linebacker Jacoby Windmon faces one count of assault and battery.
No Michigan players are facing charges, which were announced ahead of the final regular-season games. No. 3 Michigan plays rival No. 2 Ohio State on the road Saturday with the Big Ten East Division title at stake. A few hours later, the Spartans close the season out at No. 11 Penn State, needing a win to become bowl eligible.
Scuffles broke out in the Michigan Stadium tunnel on Oct. 29 after the then-No. 4 Wolverines beat the Spartans 29-7. Social media posts showed Michigan State players pushing, punching and kicking Michigan’s Ja’Den McBurrows in and near a hallway that doesn’t lead to either locker room. Brown, Grose and Young are seen on video getting physical with McBurrows.
McBurrows and defensive back Gemon Green went up the tunnel, walking alongside the Spartans, after the game while much of Michigan’s team was waving them off the field after beating their in-state rivals for the first time in three years.
Green, in another post, is surrounded by police while shouting across the tunnel at Michigan State players.
Crump in one video appears to swing his helmet at a Michigan player. That could account for the more serious charge, which carries a maximum of four years in prison. The state law describes felonious assault as an attack “using knife, iron bar, club, brass knuckles or other dangerous weapon without intending to commit murder or to inflict great bodily harm.”
A conviction for a misdemeanor count of assault carries a prison term of up to one year, while misdemeanor assault and battery carries a maximum sentence 93 days behind bars.
Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has said one of the players, who he did not identify, might have had a broken nose. He also said Green was punched by a Spartans player and McBurrows was attacked when he tried to help.
The statement from the prosecutor’s office provided no detail on the allegations, including who is accused of hitting whom. It added that the office will have no further comment as the case proceeds. It is not clear when the charged players will make initial appearances in court.
Michigan State’s athletic director and football coach did not immediately return requests for comment.
Michigan president Santa J. Ono said Wednesday in a statement that the school appreciated “the thoughtful, deliberate approach from the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office to this unfortunate incident.”
“We also want to express our concern for all the players involved, especially those who were injured,” Ono said. “The University of Michigan will continue to cooperate fully with any additional reviews of this matter.”
An attorney representing Green, Tom Mars, said after the charges were filed that he was “not at all surprised by the prosecutor’s decision.”
Asked if his client might sue over the melee, Mars said that after conferring with Green and his father, they agreed with his recommendation “not to take any action about the tunnel incident until the season is over.”
“I don’t want any of this to be a distraction to Michigan football and neither does Gemon,” Mars said.
Michigan State coach Mel Tucker suspended eight players — including Malcolm Jones, who is not being charged — for their role in the melee.
After the Oct. 29 incident, Michigan State President Samuel Stanley publicly apologized for the “violent” skirmish.
“I’m extremely saddened by this incident and the unacceptable behavior depicted by members of our football program,” Stanley said then in a statement. “On behalf of Michigan State University, my heartfelt apology to the University of Michigan and the student athletes who were injured.”
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Tarm reported from Chicago.
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Straight Talk: The secret shopper job sounds cool, but it's a scam
Better Business Bureau serving Canton Region and Greater West Virginia offer tips and advice for consumers to avoid fraudulent practices.
You’ve been invited to check out a favorite retailer to secretly shop their store and evaluate the quality of service, product availability, and the best part – keep the items plus earn a paycheck. It does sound like too good to be a true opportunity, however, such a job does exist and is sanctioned by the Mystery Shopping Providers Association. Naturally, for every good opportunity, there is a scam behind it.
Fake ads are out there
Newspaper ads, email solicitations, and online popup ads create the impression that mystery shopping jobs are the path to personal wealth and a high-paying job with reputable companies. Fake websites are created where people can register to become a mystery shopper but first, and here’s where the scam begins, you have to pay a fee for a certification program, directory of mystery shopping companies, or a guarantee of a mystery shopping job.
The other key giveaway is the direct solicitation that is received by email stating the recipient has been hired by a company as a secret shopper. The first assignment is to evaluate a wire transfer service. If they respond to it, they’ll get a check in the mail with instructions to deposit it into their account, withdraw a certain amount in cash, and wire it to a third party. It’s never a good idea to deposit a check from someone you don’t know and then wire money back or to another address. You’ll be responsible for the bank fees and unintended consequences afterward.
Legitimate shopping is free
Legitimate companies don’t charge people to work for them – they pay people to work for them. It’s certainly worth taking a few minutes to conduct internet research for reviews and comments about mystery shopping companies that are accepting applications online. Just be sure to go past the home page and look at the company itself on bbb.org to see what other people are saying about them.
Check it out with the source
Visit the MSPA directly to search a database of mystery shopping assignments, how to apply for them, and what the benefits are. Take note, the association does offer certifications for a fee, but they aren’t required to look or apply for assignments in its database.
See a scam, report it
Avoid doing business with mystery shopping promoters who advertise in a newspaper help-wanted section or by direct email, require payment for certification or charge additional fees or sell directories of companies that hire mystery shoppers. If you suspect a Secret or Mystery Shopper Scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission, State Attorney General’s Office, or BBB’s Scam Tracker. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/2022/05/08/straight-talk-secret-shopper-job-sounds-cool-but-its-scam/9646573002/ | 2022-05-08 07:08:33 | 0 | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/lifestyle/2022/05/08/straight-talk-secret-shopper-job-sounds-cool-but-its-scam/9646573002/ |
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