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- Reports First-Quarter Diluted EPS of $0.13 on a GAAP Basis, a Decrease of 94.8 Percent; Adjusted Diluted EPS of $2.46, a Decrease of 22.2 Percent; These Results Include an Unfavorable Impact of $0.08 Per Share related to Acquired IPR&D and Milestones Expense
- Delivers First-Quarter Net Revenues of $12.225 Billion, a Decrease of 9.7 Percent on a Reported Basis and 8.3 Percent on an Operational Basis
- First-Quarter Global Net Revenues from the Immunology Portfolio Were $5.587 Billion, a Decrease of 9.0 Percent on a Reported Basis, or 7.8 Percent on an Operational Basis; Global Humira Net Revenues Were $3.541 Billion; Global Skyrizi Net Revenues Were $1.360 Billion; Global Rinvoq Net Revenues Were $686 Million
- First-Quarter Global Net Revenues from the Hematologic Oncology Portfolio Were $1.416 Billion, a Decrease of 14.0 Percent on a Reported Basis, or 12.9 Percent on an Operational Basis; Global Imbruvica Net Revenues Were $878 Million; Global Venclexta Net Revenues Were $538 Million
- First-Quarter Global Net Revenues from the Neuroscience Portfolio Were $1.695 Billion, an Increase of 13.9 Percent on a Reported Basis, or 15.0 Percent on an Operational Basis; Global Botox Therapeutic Net Revenues Were $719 Million; Global Vraylar Net Revenues Were $561 Million
- First-Quarter Global Net Revenues from the Aesthetics Portfolio Were $1.300 Billion, a Decrease of 5.4 Percent on a Reported Basis, or 2.0 Percent on an Operational Basis; Global Botox Cosmetic Net Revenues Were $659 Million; Global Juvederm Net Revenues Were $355 Million
- Raises 2023 Adjusted Diluted EPS Guidance Range from $10.62 - $11.02 to $10.72 - $11.12, which Includes an Unfavorable Impact of $0.08 Per Share Related to Acquired IPR&D and Milestones Expense Incurred During the First Quarter 2023
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE:ABBV) announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023.
"This year is off to an excellent start, with first-quarter revenues and EPS ahead of our expectations, driven by strong commercial execution across all areas of our diversified portfolio," said Richard A. Gonzalez, chairman and chief executive officer, AbbVie. "These balanced results give us confidence to increase our full-year guidance and we see numerous opportunities for key assets to drive compelling long-term growth."
First-Quarter Results
- Worldwide net revenues were $12.225 billion, a decrease of 9.7 percent on a reported basis, or 8.3 percent on an operational basis.
- Global net revenues from the immunology portfolio were $5.587 billion, a decrease of 9.0 percent on a reported basis, or 7.8 percent on an operational basis.
- Global net revenues from the hematologic oncology portfolio were $1.416 billion, a decrease of 14.0 percent on a reported basis, or 12.9 percent on an operational basis.
- Global net revenues from the neuroscience portfolio were $1.695 billion, an increase of 13.9 percent on a reported basis, or 15.0 percent on an operational basis.
- Global net revenues from the aesthetics portfolio were $1.300 billion, a decrease of 5.4 percent on a reported basis, or 2.0 percent on an operational basis.
- On a GAAP basis, the gross margin ratio in the first quarter was 67.4 percent. The adjusted gross margin ratio was 84.2 percent.
- On a GAAP basis, selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense was 24.9 percent of net revenues. The adjusted SG&A expense was 24.4 percent of net revenues.
- On a GAAP basis, research and development (R&D) expense was 18.8 percent of net revenues. The adjusted R&D expense was 13.6 percent of net revenues, reflecting funding actions supporting all stages of our pipeline.
- Acquired IPR&D and milestones expense was 1.2 percent of net revenues.
- On a GAAP basis, the operating margin in the first quarter was 22.6 percent. The adjusted operating margin was 45.0 percent.
- Net interest expense was $454 million.
- On a GAAP basis, the tax rate in the quarter was 49.3 percent. The adjusted tax rate was 13.7 percent.
- Diluted EPS in the first quarter was $0.13 on a GAAP basis. Adjusted diluted EPS, excluding specified items, was $2.46. These results include an unfavorable impact of $0.08 per share related to acquired IPR&D and milestones expense.
Note: "Operational" comparisons are presented at constant currency rates that reflect comparative local currency net revenues at the prior year's foreign exchange rates.
Recent Events
- AbbVie announced the European Commission (EC) approved Rinvoq (upadacitinib, 45 mg induction dose, 15 mg and 30 mg maintenance doses) as the first oral Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitor for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active Crohn's disease (CD) who have had an inadequate response, lost response or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or a biologic agent. The approval is based on results from three studies in which Rinvoq achieved the co-primary endpoints of clinical remission and endoscopic response, compared to placebo, as both induction and maintenance therapy. This is the seventh approved indication for Rinvoq in the European Union (EU).
- AbbVie announced positive top-line results from INSPIRE, a Phase 3 induction study, showing Skyrizi (risankizumab, 1200 mg intravenous (IV), at weeks 0, 4 and 8) met the primary endpoint of clinical remission at week 12, as well as all secondary endpoints in adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC). Safety results in this study were consistent with the known safety profile of Skyrizi, with no new safety risks observed. Skyrizi is part of a collaboration between Boehringer Ingelheim and AbbVie, with AbbVie leading development and commercialization globally.
- AbbVie announced positive top-line results from a Phase 2 study of Rinvoq (30 mg, once daily), given alone or as combination therapy (ABBV-599) with a Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase inhibitor (elsubrutinib, 60 mg), in patients with moderately to severely active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The study met the primary endpoint of SLE Responder Index (SRI-4) with a steroid dose of less than or equal to 10 mg per day at week 24 in patients with moderately to severely active SLE. Based on these results, AbbVie intends to advance its clinical program of Rinvoq in SLE to Phase 3.
- At the Congress of European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation (ECCO), AbbVie presented 24 abstracts, including four oral presentations, two digital oral presentations and 18 posters from a broad range of studies across its inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) portfolio. Highlights included data from the ADVANCE, MOTIVATE and FORTIFY studies highlighting efficacy outcomes and clinical response in patients receiving Skyrizi for treatment of moderately to severely active CD, sub-analyses from the U-EXCEL, U-EXCEED and U-ENDURE studies evaluating Rinvoq for the treatment of moderately to severely active CD and analyses evaluating Rinvoq for the treatment of UC.
- At the 2023 American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting, AbbVie presented more than 20 abstracts showcasing the strength of its dermatology portfolio. Notable presentations included late-breaking data that demonstrated Skyrizi improved plaque psoriasis (PsO) signs and symptoms among moderate to severe PsO patients that previously had a suboptimal response to IL-17 inhibitor therapy; abstracts assessing long-term outcomes of Skyrizi in patients with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA); subgroup analyses of outcomes in adults and adolescents with atopic dermatitis (AD) from three Phase 3 trials assessing the efficacy and safety of Rinvoq across 52 weeks; and results from a Phase 2 study evaluating the efficacy and safety of Rinvoq in moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS).
- AbbVie announced that it intends to voluntarily withdraw the U.S. accelerated Imbruvica (ibrutinib) approvals for patients with mantle cell lymphoma (MCL) who received at least one prior therapy and patients with marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) who require systemic therapy and received at least one prior anti-CD20-based therapy. This voluntary action was due to requirements related to the accelerated approval status granted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for MCL and MZL. Other approved indications for Imbruvica in the U.S. were not affected by this withdrawal and Imbruvica's established clinical profile in other approved indications is unchanged. Imbruvica is jointly developed and commercialized with Janssen Biotech, Inc.
Recent Events (Continued)
- AbbVie announced that the FDA approved expanding the indication of Qulipta (atogepant) for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. The approval makes Qulipta the only oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist approved to prevent episodic and chronic migraine. The expanded indication provides an additional treatment option for those with chronic migraine whose frequent disabling attacks negatively impact performance of daily activities. Approval is based on a clinical trial that demonstrated statistically significant reduction from baseline in mean monthly migraine days and improvements in function and reduction in activity impairment.
- AbbVie announced it received a Complete Response Letter (CRL) from the FDA for the New Drug Application (NDA) for ABBV-951 (foscarbidopa/foslevodopa) for the treatment of motor fluctuations in adults with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD). In its letter, the FDA requested additional information about the device (pump) as part of the NDA review. The CRL did not request that AbbVie conduct additional efficacy and safety trials related to the drug. AbbVie plans to resubmit the NDA as soon as possible.
- AbbVie and Capsida Biotherapeutics Inc. (Capsida) announced an expanded strategic collaboration to develop genetic medicines for eye diseases with high unmet need. The collaboration builds on the partnership announced in 2021. Under the expanded collaboration, AbbVie's extensive capabilities will be paired with Capsida's novel adeno-associated virus (AAV) engineering platform and manufacturing capability to identify and advance three programs.
Full-Year 2023 Outlook
AbbVie is raising its adjusted diluted EPS guidance for the full year 2023 from $10.62 - $11.02 to $10.72 - $11.12, which includes an unfavorable impact of $0.08 per share related to acquired IPR&D and milestones expense incurred during the first quarter 2023. The company's 2023 adjusted diluted EPS guidance excludes any impact from acquired IPR&D and milestones that may be incurred beyond the first quarter of 2023, as both cannot be reliably forecasted.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook or LinkedIn.
Conference Call
AbbVie will host an investor conference call today at 8:00 a.m. Central time to discuss our first-quarter performance. The call will be webcast through AbbVie's Investor Relations website at investors.abbvie.com. An archived edition of the call will be available after 11:00 a.m. Central time.
Non-GAAP Financial Results
Financial results for 2023 and 2022 are presented on both a reported and a non-GAAP basis. Reported results were prepared in accordance with GAAP and include all revenue and expenses recognized during the period. Non-GAAP results adjust for certain non-cash items and for factors that are unusual or unpredictable, and exclude those costs, expenses, and other specified items presented in the reconciliation tables later in this release. AbbVie's management believes non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information to investors regarding AbbVie's results of operations and assist management, analysts, and investors in evaluating the performance of the business. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements in this news release are, or may be considered, forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project" and similar expressions and uses of future or conditional verbs, generally identify forward-looking statements. AbbVie cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to challenges to intellectual property, competition from other products, difficulties inherent in the research and development process, adverse litigation or government action, and changes to laws and regulations applicable to our industry. Additional information about the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect AbbVie's operations is set forth in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of AbbVie's 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as updated by its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and in other documents that AbbVie subsequently files with the Securities and Exchange Commission that update, supplement or supersede such information. AbbVie undertakes no obligation, and specifically declines, to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.
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LONG BEACH, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Affiliates of Harbor Group International, LLC ("HGI"), a privately owned international real estate investment and management firm, today announced the acquisition of the Long Beach Coastal Collection, a portfolio of multifamily communities in Long Beach, Calif., for $180 million. The portfolio consists of three mid-rise properties comprised of 348 apartments total. Geoff Boler of Eastdil Secured facilitated the transaction.
Located in the center of Long Beach, the properties are conveniently walkable to the beach and downtown Long Beach's dining, retail and employment offerings. The portfolio is anchored by the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach, the busiest ports in the country which support more than 300,000 jobs in the Long Beach area. The communities are proximate to several of the area's major highways, and are equidistant to the nearby employment centers of Los Angeles and Orange County.
"The Long Beach Coastal Collection is a strong addition to HGI's West Coast portfolio given its central location in an established market that is experiencing renter demand for high quality apartment housing," said Greg Heller, Managing Director of HGI. "We see significant opportunity for operational upside with this transaction, anticipating high occupancies and steady rent growth across the communities."
Built in 2019 and 2020, the Long Beach Coastal Collection includes a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units located within a three-minute drive of each other. The properties feature market-leading amenities such as a rooftop deck with panoramic views, 24-hour resort-quality fitness centers, resident lounges, a heated pool and spa, co-working space and gaming and entertainment rooms.
The Long Beach Coastal Collection is HGI's eighth multifamily investment in Southern California.
About Harbor Group International
Harbor Group International, LLC, and its affiliates control an investment portfolio of $19 billion including 4.9 million square feet of commercial space throughout the United States and the United Kingdom and 63,000 apartment units in the United States. In addition to its corporate headquarters in Norfolk, Virginia, HGI maintains offices in New York, Baltimore, Los Angeles, and Tel Aviv.
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EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — The NFL has pushed the kickoff return further toward irrelevance with a priority on player safety.
The existence of the kickoff itself remains under careful review.
League owners voted Tuesday for a one-year trial of an enhanced touchback rule that will give the receiving team the ball at its own 25 with a fair catch of a kickoff anywhere behind that yard line.
“There’ll be a lot more work to be done about how we can continue to evolve going forward,” Commissioner Roger Goodell said. “Can we continue to keep this play in an exciting way, but more importantly in a safe way? There’s a lot of work that’s going to be need to be done.”
The proposal passed despite strong pushback from coaches and players across the league who argued the rule change will create uglier plays with squib and corner kicks that make fair catches impossible.
“I’ve been in this for a long time. I’ve seen these type of health and safety discussions," said Atlanta Falcons chief executive officer Rich McKay, who is chairman of the competition committee. “We tend to get ourselves to the right place, but it’s never that comfortable.”
The NFL said its statistical models predict the return rate for kickoffs in 2023, under the new rule, will drop from 38% to 31% and that the rate of concussions on the sport's most dangerous play will be reduced by 15%. Concussions on kickoffs occur more than twice as often as on plays from scrimmage, and that rate has risen significantly over the last two years, McKay said.
One reason for the recent increase in head injuries? The improved skill of kickers to be able to strategically hang the ball longer and higher in front of the goal line, allowing the coverage more time to make a tackle and keep the opponent's drive start deeper than the 25 for an end-zone touchback.
“We understand that there’s going to be some injuries involved in professional football and football at all levels. We’re just trying to mitigate those risks," said Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel, who sits on the competition committee that recommended the rule for approval.
The NFL essentially copied a rule that was recently installed in college football.
“Not to say that there won’t be some unintended consequences, but sitting still and continuing to do nothing was unacceptable,” said Jeff Miller, the NFL's executive vice president of communications, public affairs and policy. “There may be more to come, because both the kickoff and punt continue to have higher rates of injuries than run or pass plays — and sometimes by a substantial margin. We need to keep looking at those plays."
McKay acknowledged there's no guarantee that the kickoff will forever be a part of the sport. The NFL will continue to examine alternatives, including what's used in spring leagues. The XFL has only 5 yards between the kicking and returning teams, mostly downfield with a ban on movement until the returner has fielded the ball.
“You don’t want this play out of the game, because special teams has been a really good part of our game and it’s been a really good part of a lot of players' and coaches' careers,” McKay said. “People like it. We’ve just got to find ways to make the plays safer.”
The league moved touchbacks up from the 20-yard line to the 25 in 2016. Over the last 12 seasons since kickoff tees were moved up to the 35-yard line from the 30, only 53 returns have resulted in touchdowns. There were 20 kickoff return scores in 2010 before the change.
“I’m sure it’s like a good rule for the NFL. They've always got their reasons why they put stuff in,” said Green Bay's Keisean Nixon, who had one of the four kickoff return TDs in the 2022 season. “I ain’t never fair caught anything, so I don’t know.”
Chicago coach Matt Eberflus predicted a tactical shift toward squib, drop and drive kicks.
“I suspect you’ll see more returns than less,” Eberflus said. “That’s just what I’m thinking right now, but we’ll see what happens.”
INTERNATIONAL GROWTH
Goodell expressed an openness to teams spending more extended time overseas, with the Jacksonville Jaguars scheduled this year for consecutive games in London.
“We’ll see what’s the impact to the Jaguars," Goodell said. "At some point, could we try three? Possibly.”
The NFL has expanded its global marketing program to include two more teams and four more countries, raising the totals to 21 and 14. The rights to France were awarded to the New Orleans Saints. Ireland and Northern Ireland went to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who got Mexico last year. Ireland also went to the Jaguars. The Atlanta Falcons became the fifth club to get Germany. The Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers were granted rights to Austria and Switzerland.
The program was designed to help individual teams build their brands abroad through commercial activity and fan engagement similar to what they do in their home markets. Rights are granted by the league for at least a five-year term.
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AP Pro Football Writer Teresa Walker in Nashville, Tennessee, and AP Sports Writers Steve Megargee in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Andrew Seligman in Lake Forest, Illinois, contributed to this report.
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BANGKOK (AP) — The world’s largest recorded freshwater fish, a giant stingray, has been caught in the Mekong River in Cambodia, according to scientists from the Southeast Asian nation and the United States.
The stingray, captured on June 13, measured almost 4 meters (13 feet) from snout to tail and weighed slightly under 300 kilograms (660 pounds), according to a statement Monday by Wonders of the Mekong, a joint Cambodian-U.S. research project.
The previous record for a freshwater fish was a 293-kilogram (646-pound) Mekong giant catfish, discovered in Thailand in 2005, the group said.
The stingray was snagged by a local fisherman south of Stung Treng in northeastern Cambodia. The fisherman alerted a nearby team of scientists from the Wonders of the Mekong project, which has publicized its conservation work in communities along the river.
The scientists arrived within hours of getting a post-midnight call with the news, and were amazed at what they saw.
“Yeah, when you see a fish this size, especially in freshwater, it is hard to comprehend, so I think all of our team was stunned,” Wonders of the Mekong leader Zeb Hogan said in an online interview from the University of Nevada in Reno. The university is partnering with the Cambodian Fisheries Administration and USAID, the U.S. government’s international development agency.
Freshwater fish are defined as those that spend their entire lives in freshwater, as opposed to giant marine species such as bluefin tuna and marlin, or fish that migrate between fresh and saltwater like the huge beluga sturgeon.
The stingray’s catch was not just about setting a new record, he said.
“The fact that the fish can still get this big is a hopeful sign for the Mekong River, ” Hogan said, noting that the waterway faces many environmental challenges.
The Mekong River runs through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. It is home to several species of giant freshwater fish but environmental pressures are rising. In particular, scientists fear a major program of dam building in recent years may be seriously disrupting spawning grounds.
“Big fish globally are endangered. They’re high-value species. They take a long time to mature. So if they’re fished before they mature, they don’t have a chance to reproduce,” Hogan said. “A lot of these big fish are migratory, so they need large areas to survive. They’re impacted by things like habitat fragmentation from dams, obviously impacted by overfishing. So about 70% of giant freshwater fish globally are threatened with extinction, and all of the Mekong species.”
The team that rushed to the site inserted a tagging device near the tail of the mighty fish before releasing it. The device will send tracking information for the next year, providing unprecedented data on giant stingray behavior in Cambodia.
“The giant stingray is a very poorly understood fish. Its name, even its scientific name, has changed several times in the last 20 years,” Hogan said. “It’s found throughout Southeast Asia, but we have almost no information about it. We don’t know about its life history. We don’t know about its ecology, about its migration patters.”
Researchers say it’s the fourth giant stingray reported in the same area in the past two months, all of them females. They think this may be a spawning hotspot for the species.
Local residents nicknamed the stingray “Boramy,” or “full moon,” because of its round shape and because the moon was on the horizon when it was freed on June 14. In addition to the honor of having caught the record-breaker, the lucky fisherman was compensated at market rate, meaning he received a payment of around $600. | https://www.localsyr.com/science/ap-science/cambodian-catches-worlds-largest-recorded-freshwater-fish/ | 2022-06-21 12:17:17 | 1 | https://www.localsyr.com/science/ap-science/cambodian-catches-worlds-largest-recorded-freshwater-fish/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee Republicans advanced legislation Wednesday that would place more scrutiny over what books are placed in public schools libraries, moments after the bill’s House sponsor said any inappropriate book should be burned.
The measure is just one of several proposals introduced in Tennessee this year designed to impose more scrutiny and transparency in public school libraries amid a national spike in book challenges and bans. School librarians have become the target of scorn from Republican lawmakers pushing for more oversight on materials provided to children — particularly those that touch on racism and LGBTQ issues.
Republican Rep. Jerry Sexton, from Bean Station, introduced a last-minute amendment this week to a school bill that would give the state's textbook commission — which is made up of politically appointed members — veto power over what books end up on school library shelves. Schools would have to provide the commission a list of their library materials.
Democratic Rep. John Ray Clemmons, from Nashville, asked Sexton what he would do with books deemed to be inappropriate.
“You going to put them in the street? Light them on fire? Where are they going?” Clemmons asked.
“I don’t have a clue, but I would burn them,” Sexton said on the House floor.
Later, he amended what he had said on the floor to note that he wasn't a member of the textbook commission and didn't think any book-burning was likely to occur.
Earlier this year, Sexton had lashed out at librarians during a legislative hearing that included testimony from some who alleged without proof that educators were attempting to “groom” children with sexually explicit materials found in libraries.
“I don’t appreciate what’s going in our libraries, what’s being put in front of our children and shame on you for putting it there,” Sexton said at the time.
Democratic Rep. Gloria Johnson, from Knoxville, said the legislation aimed at libraries was taking “Tennessee in a dangerous direction.”
Librarians have countered throughout this debate that schools already have policies in place for parents and educators to review school library books. They stress the need for better resources and possibly adding a state library coordinator to promote literacy and education across the state — which the General Assembly has advanced this year.
The Republican-supermajority House approved the bill on a 66-26 vote, but time is running short in the 2022 legislative session. The GOP-controlled Senate has advanced a separate version that would simply instruct the textbook commission to provide library guidance to schools.
Book banning put Tennessee in the national spotlight recently after a rural school board in McMinn County voted unanimously to remove “Maus,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the Holocaust, from the district’s curriculum. Meanwhile, in Williamson County, an affluent region just south of Nashville, school board members agreed to remove “Walk Two Moons” — a book that depicts an American Indian girl’s search for her mother — after parents complained about it.
Republican Gov. Bill Lee has also fueled this debate, targeting school libraries in a speech earlier this year and introducing his own legislation that he said would ensure students consume “age appropriate” content. The bill, which Lee has since signed into law, requires school libraries to post their contents online and regularly review their policies to make sure the materials are “age-appropriate” and “suitable” for the children accessing them. | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/School-library-bill-advances-sponsor-suggests-17132059.php | 2022-04-28 00:48:56 | 0 | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/School-library-bill-advances-sponsor-suggests-17132059.php |
It's Ana de Armas like you've never seen her before.
On June 16, Netflix released the first trailer for its upcoming film Blonde, starring the actress as Marilyn Monroe. Ana, a natural brunette, sports the late Hollywood icon's trademark platinum blond hairstyle.
The trailer also shows Ana re-enacting Marilyn's most iconic movie scenes, like wearing a white halter dress, with air from a subway vent sending her skirt billowing above her knees. Another features Ana as the late star in her strapless pink gown, singing "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend" onstage in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
The new film is based on Joyce Carol Oates' historical fiction novel and also stars Adrien Brody, Bobby Cannavale and Julianne Nicholson.
"Blonde boldly reimagines the complicated life of icon Marilyn Monroe," Netflix's synopsis notes. "Blurring the lines of fact and fiction, the film artfully explores the tension between her public and private life."
And while some like it hot, Ana likes it as a challenge, calling the role "the most intense work" she's ever done.
"It took me a year to prepare for that," she told Entertainment Weekly in April. "Research and accent and everything you can imagine."
But it was all worth it. "It was the most beautiful thing I've ever done," the 34-year-old raved. "Can't wait for it to come out."
After all, it will be like nothing fans have seen before, according to director Andrew Dominik.
"The whole idea of Blonde was to detail a childhood drama and then show the way in which that drama splits the adults into a public and private self," he told Collider. "And how the adult sees the world through the lens of that childhood drama, and it's sort of a story of a person whose rational picture of the world as being overwhelmed by her unconscious, and it uses the iconography of Marilyn Monroe."
Blonde, rated NC-17 for sexual content, will be released on Netflix on Sept. 23. | https://www.eonline.com/news/1334796/see-blonde-ana-de-armas-transform-into-marilyn-monroe-for-netflix-s-blonde | 2022-06-16 16:47:42 | 0 | https://www.eonline.com/news/1334796/see-blonde-ana-de-armas-transform-into-marilyn-monroe-for-netflix-s-blonde |
EVERETT, Wa. (AP) — Terrica Purvis squinted through goggles as her hands carefully guided a pipette full of indigo-tinted fluid into clear glass test tubes.
It was the last chemistry lab of the winter quarter at Everett Community College. Purvis was working through the steps of what chemistry professor Valerie Mosser jokingly refers to as the “post-apocalypse survival” lab — an experiment using boiled red cabbage water to test the acidity of common household chemicals.
Purvis, 27, is in her first year of study for an associate degree in nursing at Everett Community College. She is also one of more than 6,000 Washington community and technical college students enrolled in the state’s Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (I-BEST) program.
Students who need extra help in subjects such as algebra struggle to learn if the content is taught in an abstract way, educators say. So I-BEST programs feature two teachers in the classroom: One provides job training and the other teaches basic skills in reading, math or English language.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of Saving the College Dream, a collaboration between AL.com, The Associated Press, The Christian Science Monitor, The Dallas Morning News, The Hechinger Report, The Post and Courier in Charleston, South Carolina, and The Seattle Times, with support from the Solutions Journalism Network.
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Nationally, two-year community colleges have the worst completion rates in higher education, with only slightly more than 40% earning degrees within six years.
In Washington state, students in the program graduate at a higher rate. Among students who started college from 2015 to 2018, an average of 52% enrolled in I-BEST classes earned a degree or certificate within four years. That compares with 38% of students who did so while enrolled in traditional adult basic education coursework, according to the state Board for Community and Technical Colleges.
The program is so successful that 12 states have begun implementing an I-BEST model at one or more education institutions.
For Purvis, who hadn’t been in school for nearly a decade, this class meant getting extra math help when she needed it: during a chemistry class.
Each time Mosser gave a lecture or held a lab, she was joined by Candace Ronhaar, who works as a tutor and extra math instructor.
In one session, Ronhaar drew a heart on the whiteboard. She wrote the word “mole” beside it, and explained it is a unit of measurement equivalent to the amount of atoms in 12 grams of carbon-12. She guided students through practice problems, calculating the mass of chemical compounds.
All six students in Chemistry 121 were also taking an entry-level statistics class, and Ronhaar was co-instructor for both courses. Mosser said Ronhaar’s presence was the most valuable part of the I-BEST model.
“I’m an assessment instructor,” Mosser said. “She’s just a helping instructor. In the minds of students, the difference is incalculable. They have a different relationship with her. They’re more willing to go to her, because she doesn’t grade them.”
Purvis said chemistry was the first class that ever “humbled” her. She doesn’t think she would have passed without I-BEST. Students fresh out of high school had an easier time remembering chemistry and math, Purvis said, but she hadn’t studied those subjects for 10 years.
“They couldn’t have picked a better second instructor,” Purvis said of Ronhaar. “I loved it. We went to her office hours all the time.”
After high school, Purvis spent six years as a cook in the Navy, and took classes at a couple other colleges. Last year, she was medically discharged and returned to school at Everett Community College full-time. She plans to go on to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and hopes to work in labor and delivery at a hospital.
Helping more students graduate from nursing school has a larger societal benefit. In the first year of the pandemic, from 2020 to 2021, the number of working registered nurses in the United States decreased by more than 100,000 — the highest drop in four decades. An estimated 200,000 jobs for registered nurses are expected to open each year in the U.S. through 2031, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2021.
I-BEST was launched as a state pilot program almost 20 years ago as data suggested students needed vocational training to improve job prospects. The program was to change the remediation model in most community colleges, where students who don’t do well on placement tests must take pre-college classes in their weak subject — essentially a repeat of high school.
I-BEST enrollment in the state has increased by more than 20% in the past five years, bringing in a diverse group of students. Forty-six percent of its students are students of color, 55% are women and 39% have dependents.
I-BEST opens the door to federal financial aid by making it available to students who didn’t graduate from high school. Under financial aid rules, students must either have a high school diploma or prove their “ability to benefit” from aid by being enrolled in a qualifying program, such as I-BEST, where they learn basic skills as part of their career pathway.
Along with nursing, other high-demand I-BEST job pathways include aeronautics, manufacturing and information technologies.
At Bellevue College, I-BEST students enrolled in Business 101 meet with instructor Eric Nacke for an adult basic education class on a separate day. Nacke teaches English in the context of the business world.
Student Forouzan Barfibafeghi moved from Iran to the U.S. in 2020. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business from Islamic Azad University in Tehran, where she graduated in 1999. She said Nacke’s classes have helped her develop her English skills and given her a sense of community.
“We have created a strong bond between us. That is one of the highlights for me,” said Barfibafeghi, who hopes to find work in the insurance industry after completing an associated degree in business.
In Washington, because I-BEST uses a mix of state, federal and other grant funds, the state doesn’t know how much the program costs. But the model calling for two instructors does make it more expensive than other adult basic education programs. The program might be more broadly replicated if it weren’t so costly, state community college spokesperson Laura McDowell said.
As Purvis prepared for her next quarter of classes, the student said she hoped her future instructors would be as helpful as Ronhaar.
“She’s my favorite instructor so far since I’ve been going to Everett,” Purvis said. “We needed her. She had to be there.”
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6ABC hires ‘Jersey Girl’ as part of Action News team
There's a new addition to Action News and she has a local connection.
6ABC has hired Renee Washington to join the sports team on Action News.
Washington, a self-proclaimed Jersey girl, and former ESPN reporter grew up in Ewing, NJ, and became a hall-of-famer for her play on LaSalle women's soccer and track teams, where she was a three-time All-American.
Renee Washington went on to coach women's soccer while a graduate assistant at Lehigh University. She even played soccer professionally for a time with Sky Blue FC in the NWSL.
At ESPN, Washington covered men's and women's sports as a sideline reporter.
Other previous roles included covering the NBA, MLB, WNBA, NFL, NLL, and college athletics, contributing to FOX Sports, and being a game-day host for the Philadelphia Union on PHL17, according to Washington's web page.
Now, Renee Washington brings that experience to her new role as a member of the sports team on 6ABC's Action News. She broke the news late last week on her Twitter account.
'As a Jersey girl, I'm thankful to join the incredibly talented team at 6ABC as a sports reporter and anchor!"
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- Kia to extend its support of the Australian Open as Major Partner to 2028
- 130 Kia vehicles to provide safe and efficient transport for players, officials and VIPs at AO23
- Kia EV6 GT to be showcased at new Grand Slam Oval Booth
- 'Make your move' interactive game experience featuring Rafael Nadal to encourage fan participation to generate power for EV6 fleet
- 'Kia Clubhouse' event for 20 children from Rafa Nadal Foundation to be held for first time at AO
SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia Corporation has extended its support of the Australian Open to 2028, continuing the brand's highly successful partnership with the prestigious tennis Grand Slam event that first began in 2002. At the Australian Open 2023 ("AO23"), Kia will highlight its vision for and commitment to sustainable mobility, while inspiring tennis fans through its 'Movement inspires ideas' brand purpose.
To mark its continued role as the Major Partner of the Australian Open, and highlight its specific involvement in AO23, Kia hosted an official vehicle handover ceremony at Federation Square in Melbourne on January 10. Kia and Tennis Australia executives, as well as two-time Australian Open champion and Kia Global Ambassador Rafael Nadal, attended the event.
During the ceremony, Kia presented tournament officials with a fleet of 130 vehicles featuring the popular Carnival MPV, Sorento SUV, Sportage SUV and fully electric EV6 crossover. The vehicles will provide safe, comfortable, and efficient transport for players, match officials and VIPs around Melbourne for the full duration of the tournament (January 16-29).
Visitors to AO23 will have the opportunity to interact with Kia and learn more about the brand's commitment to continuing its leadership in sustainable mobility. Kia will showcase its new, high-performance, fully electric EV6 GT at the newly created Grand Slam Oval booth.
At the 5,000-seat Kia Arena, fans will have the opportunity to follow in their hero's footsteps as part of the 'Make your move' interactive game. As they watch Rafael Nadal in action on a large screen, fans can also attempt to copy the moves of the defending Australian Open champion and generate electricity with their footsteps via a special floormat, which will be later used to help power the Kia EV6 models in the AO23 fleet.
For more information, visit the Kia Global Media Center at www.kianewscenter.com
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Friday seemed a day of environmental color in Washington, with many people wearing shamrock green while seeking signs of cherry blossom pink under skies that seemed decidedly gray.
That was two above the average high for St. Patrick’s Day. It is also the average for March 23, two full days after astronomical spring arrives here with Monday’s vernal equinox.
It seemed moist but in a spring way. As of 5 p.m. our rainfall amounted to only 0.01 inch, the minimum measurable amount.
But almost every hour suggested the imminence of rain, soft rain of the sort that deters few outdoor excursions but seems needed for floral development.
At the Tidal Basin, the National Park Service tweeted in the morning that “a few cherry trees” were indeed showing blossoms.
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February is Black History Month, which is a time to honor and acknowledge notable Black Americans and their contributions to society.
In 2022, a thread on Twitter shared during Black History Month claimed that the nation's first paramedics were a team of Black men.
A paramedic is a healthcare professional who is trained to give emergency medical care to people who are injured or ill, typically as they are transported to the hospital.
THE QUESTION
Were the first paramedics in the U.S. Black men?
THE SOURCES
- University of Pittsburgh
- The City of Pittsburgh
- National EMS Museum
- Senator John Heinz History Center
- EMS1 & National EMS Management Association (NEMSMA)
- Kevin Hazzard, writer, former paramedic and author of “American Sirens”
THE ANSWER
Yes, the first paramedics in the U.S. were Black men.
WHAT WE FOUND
The first paramedics in the United States were a team of Black men who worked for the Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh during the 1960s and ‘70s. According to the City of Pittsburgh and the Senator John Heinz History Center, Freedom House was the first ambulance service in the country to provide emergency medical services beyond basic first aid, and it “set the standard for emergency care” for programs nationwide.
Before paramedics existed in the U.S., the police, volunteer firefighters, funeral directors and private companies were typically responsible for responding to emergencies. Most of these first responders were not medically trained and had outdated or minimal medical equipment in their emergency vehicles, according to Kevin Hazzard, a former paramedic and author who wrote “American Sirens,” a book that details Freedom House’s story, and a 2011 article on the University of Pittsburgh's website. This often led to many people in medical distress dying en route to the hospital.
“They would arrive at your house, they would pick you up, they would load you in the back, they would close the doors and then the two of them would hop up front and you would ride alone in the back. So it was quite literally just a ride,” Hazzard told VERIFY. “The result of that was a tremendous amount of unnecessary death in the United States.”
In September 1966, a report titled "Accidental Death and Disability: The Neglected Disease of Modern Society," documented the lack of emergency medical care and health disparities in the U.S. This report found that Black Americans "had the least access to emergency medical care in the nation, resulting in a public health crisis,” according to the Heinz History Center.
Pittsburgh's largest Black neighborhood, known as the Hill District, "suffered most acutely from this crisis," the Heinz History Center says on its website. This was because a majority of the residents in the Hill District fell far below the poverty line, and had to fight constantly against racial injustice, according to the National EMS Museum.
“Many of the residents [of the Hill District] were deemed ‘unemployable’ by the city welfare offices and had bleak prospects for long-term stability,” the National EMS Museum says on its website.
A few months after the report was released, former Pennsylvania governor and Pittsburgh mayor David L. Lawrence suffered a heart attack while giving a speech on Nov. 4, 1966. He was transported to the hospital in a police emergency wagon or paddy wagon.
The University of Pittsburgh says a nurse who was in the crowd performed CPR and accompanied Lawrence during the transport, only to find a broken inhalator/resuscitator in the vehicle. The vehicle also swayed back and forth so much during the ride that the nurse kept losing her balance and was unable to continue CPR.
When Lawrence arrived at the hospital, his brain had been deprived of oxygen for too long and he suffered permanent brain damage, according to the University of Pittsburgh. He never regained consciousness and died two weeks later on Nov. 21, 1966.
Not long after Lawrence’s death, Phil Hallen, a former ambulance driver and activist, who served as president of the Maurice Falk Medical Fund, a local philanthropy, came up with the idea to start a private ambulance service in Pittsburgh’s Hill District. Hallen presented his idea at Presbyterian University Hospital, and they introduced him to Peter Safar, MD, an Austrian-born anesthesiologist who is known as the “father of CPR.”
Hallen and Safar developed a plan to recruit unemployed Black men from the Hill District who, after receiving extensive emergency medical training, would work as the first paramedic team in the U.S. With the help of James McCoy Jr., a local steelworkers union leader, community activist and founder of Freedom House Enterprises, their idea was brought to fruition in April 1967, and the Freedom House Ambulance Service was officially established as a private-public partnership with the City of Pittsburgh.
"Dr. Safar's first class of 20 African American men graduated the first round of medical services studies and began nine months of on-the-job training running two second-hand police ambulances donated by the city," the University of Pittsburgh says on its website.
In its first year, the Freedom House Ambulance Service made 5,868 responses to emergency calls and transported 4,627 patients to the hospital from the Hill District and downtown Pittsburgh. The paramedics responded to an average of 15 calls a day, and only 1.9% of those patients died before arriving at the hospital, according to the University of Pittsburgh.
“It is instantly recognized as a success,” Hazzard said. “It is such a success that other cities begin arriving and borrowing bits and pieces, doctors come to see what they're doing and are so incredibly impressed with the program that they bring as much of it back home with them as they can.”
Despite the ambulance services' many successes, in 1974, Pittsburgh mayor Peter Flaherty announced that the city would be starting its own EMS training program and would not be renewing Freedom House’s contract. Hazzard says Flaherty, who was an opponent of private-public partnerships like Freedom House, decided to disband the program due to lack of funding and racism.
“In 1974, the city decides, finally, to create its own EMS program, and they dumped tons of money into it, and they buy tons of equipment, they hire all kinds of people, and they're all white,” Hazzard said. “So suddenly, they have the money, they have the will, they have the people, they have, you know, the desire to do it. They just didn't have the desire to do it when the people doing it were Black. That's a very difficult thing to deny.”
On Oct. 15, 1975, the Freedom House Ambulance Service took its last call. During the ambulance service’s eight-year history, the Freedom House paramedics handled more than 45,000 emergency calls throughout the Hill District, and eventually, the entire city of Pittsburgh, according to the University of Pittsburgh.
Nancy Caroline, MD, a physician whom Safar appointed as Freedom House’s medical director in 1974, was asked to lead the City of Pittsburgh’s EMS program. She tried her best to push the city to hire the Freedom House paramedics.
“The city was so poorly prepared to make this transition, that they had no choice but to turn to Nancy Caroline. And they said, ‘Look, we need your help.’ And she said, ‘Fine, I'll come over and I'll help you create your new service, even though we have one already, but in order for me to do that, I need to know that you're going to hire all of my people,’” Hazzard said.
The city agreed to hire the Freedom House paramedics, but Hazzard and the National EMS Museum both say many of them were reassigned to non-medical duties or decided to leave the emergency services industry altogether.
“They cut Freedom House’s ranks by about 50% within a year. And, you know, through the course of the next several years continued to weed people out. Some of them stayed and went on to have very distinguished careers, but a lot of them did not,” Hazzard said. | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/verify/health-verify/first-paramedics-united-states-black-men-freedom-house-ambulance-service-pittsburgh/536-8c9ef693-52f6-4337-8b43-96226a75a3d6 | 2023-02-15 16:10:39 | 1 | https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/verify/health-verify/first-paramedics-united-states-black-men-freedom-house-ambulance-service-pittsburgh/536-8c9ef693-52f6-4337-8b43-96226a75a3d6 |
GUANGZHOU, China, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a result of its excellent product strength and continuous upgrade in service experience, GAC MOTOR International's market satisfaction and brand enthusiasm continue to improve globally. International sales figures saw growth despite an adverse environment, with the latest data showing an 84% YoY sales increase in the first half of 2022.
2022 Growth and Development in International Market
Owing to GAC MOTOR's consistent implementation of the brand spirit of craftsmanship, 2022 saw multiple GAC MOTOR models performing well internationally and new stores opening in several overseas markets.
In Nigeria, GAC MOTOR sealed an agreement with the Lagos State government this March to provide 1,000 vehicles for the Lagride public travel project that aims to help increase both local employment and travel options.
GAC MOTOR became a gold sponsor of the 2022 edition of Copa Chile, the nation's biggest football tournament, for the second consecutive year. This May, GAC MOTOR also signed on as a premium strategic partner of Colo-Colo, Chile's legendary football club.
Key Models Debut on Global Stage
Following its debut in Saudi Arabia this June, the All New GS8 was subsequently released in Middle East markets. The combination of elegant exterior, luxurious cabin and intelligent technology added to the diverse product lineup in the region. Features of the All New GS8, including a Vogue editorial and a 3D billboard teaser released in Saudi Arabia, also received wide coverage.
This July, GAC MOTOR also introduced the All New GS4 to the South America market. With its modern design that combines sporty and smart elements, the model has been well received by the region.
In 2022, GAC MOTOR has also appeared in many regional exhibitions including Manila International Motor Show, Bolivia Expo Auto, Kuwait Motor Show and Ecuador Expo China Business. The brand continues to closely communicate with customers in each region.
All-Round Service Upgrade
In the first half of 2022, GAC International carried out upgrades in five major areas, including products, services, and communications. The brand improved overseas product lineup, expanded overseas KD business, optimized official website and social content strategy, focused on sales team training, and rounded off service guarantee system.
GAC MOTOR strives to implement its core brand value of spirit of craftsmanship, will continue to devote itself to providing a pleasant mobility experience to global users.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
12-13-15-18-35
(twelve, thirteen, fifteen, eighteen, thirty-five)
Estimated jackpot: $25,000
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Cash 5" game were:
12-13-15-18-35
(twelve, thirteen, fifteen, eighteen, thirty-five)
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Health Net Assisting Members in Siskiyou County During State of Emergency
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Siskiyou County, Health Net is providing special assistance to ensure its members affected by the ongoing wildfire have access to essential prescription medications and other healthcare services to help them cope with grief, loss, stress or trauma.
- During evacuations, members in Siskiyou County affected by the wildfire can obtain an emergency supply from the drug store where they originally filled their prescription.
- If their drug store is closed, members can call Health Net at 1-800-400-8987 for assistance.
Health Net members can also call MHN for coping support. MHN can offer referrals to mental health counselors, local services, or phone consultations. These services can help members cope with grief, stress, or trauma related to the wildfire. MHN operates their hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be reached at 1-800-227-1060.
If members cannot reach their primary care provider during a declared state of emergency, Health Net provides access to telehealth services at no cost. To make an appointment, members should reference the back of their Health Net ID card for more information on how to access telehealth services. Members can find this same information by registering with and logging on to HealthNet.com.
Information for Healthcare Providers
Doctors and nurse practitioners can call Health Net at 1-800-641-7761 for help with:
- Emergency prescription refill guidelines
- Escalating approvals to reduce approval turnaround times
- Approval for out-of-network treatments when in-network resources are unavailable
Depending on how long the members need additional assistance, Health Net may take additional steps to ensure its members have access to necessary healthcare services as necessary.
At Health Net, we believe every person deserves a safety net for their health, regardless of age, income, employment status or current state of health. Founded in California more than 40 years ago, we're dedicated to transforming the health of our community, one person at a time. Today, Health Net's 2,600 employees and 90,000 network providers serve 3 million members. That's nearly 1 in 12 Californians. We provide health plans for individuals, families, businesses of every size and people who qualify for Medi-Cal or Medicare — Coverage for Every Stage of Life™. Health Net also offers access to substance abuse programs, behavioral health services, employee assistance programs and managed health care products related to prescription drugs. We offer these health plans and services through Health Net, LLC and its subsidiaries: Health Net of California, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. These entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a Fortune 25 company that offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation. For more information, visit www.HealthNet.com.
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Hard Rock Honors Partnership with Multi-Platinum, Genre-Bending Artist Halsey with $250,000 Donation to LGBTQIA+ Causes via the Hard Rock Heals Foundation
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock International is celebrating its ongoing support of the LGBTQIA+ community during Pride Month, bringing to life the brand's core founding mottos, "Love All, Serve All" and "All Is One," while encouraging allies everywhere to "Love Out Loud." Throughout the month of June, Hard Rock is releasing limited-edition merchandise and participating in special activations and fundraising efforts in support of Hard Rock Heals Foundation®, the charitable arm of Hard Rock®, along with local charities and nonprofit partners that work tirelessly to serve and elevate LGBTQIA+ communities.
"At Hard Rock, acts of service and authentic inclusion are engrained in our brand DNA and everyday mottos, ensuring that all Team Members and guests at our properties are treated with love and respect," said Stephanie Piimauna, Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity & Inclusion Officer at Seminole Hard Rock. "As part of our commitment, we will continue to demonstrate allyship and amplify LGBTQIA+ voices in our local communities and around the world."
Partnership with Halsey
To kick off Pride 2023, Hard Rock has announced a partnership with GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum, genre-bending artist, Halsey – known for pushing creative boundaries, while influencing and impacting beyond music by advocating for important causes such as the LGBTQIA+ community. To celebrate the partnership and Pride Month, Hard Rock has pledged a minimum of $250,000 to the Human Rights Campaign and Outright International, via the Hard Rock Heals Foundation.
As part of the Pride Retail Collection, Halsey, who is a queer artist themself, has designed two co-branded Hard Rock x Halsey Signature Series Pride Edition T-shirts. Additionally, as part of the "Love Out Loud" campaign, Hard Rock will be hosting a private performance at Hard Rock Cafe London Old Park Lane, where the brand was founded. This VIP event will include a panel of notable guest speakers and an intimate performance by Halsey. Halsey will also donate special memorabilia to Hard Rock's celebrated collection of more than 87,000 pieces, live during the event.
Following the private event at Old Park Lane, a special series of Halsey with String Ensemble Hard Rock Live shows will take place at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood (June 24), Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana (June 30) and Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain (July 2).
Limited-Edition Pride Retail Collection
In addition to the exclusive Halsey merchandise, Hard Rock is releasing a specially designed retail collection in honor of Pride Month, paying tribute to the brand's "Love All, Serve All" and "All Is One" mottos. The uniquely designed, limited-edition merchandise, includes colorful Hard Rock t-shirts, bandanas, socks, cups, keychains and pins, of which a portion of proceeds will benefit LGBTQIA+ charities throughout the globe. The Pride 2023 retail collection is now available through July in stores and online at Rock Shops®.
Cafe Activations
Pride is a global celebration and declaration of love, which is why participating Hard Rock Cafes worldwide will be hosting a variety of local activations to proudly "Love Out Loud" alongside the LGBTQIA+ community. Activations will range from live performances to local Pride menus, customized playlists and more. Hard Rock Cafe will also participate as a sponsor in several Pride parades across the US and Europe, including those in New York City, London, Copenhagen, and Nice.
Love Out Loud Suites & Hotel Activations
Hard Rock Hotel properties around the world are partnering with notable LGBTQIA+ figures in their local communities to create exclusive experiences including one-of-a-kind curated suites, unique food and beverage offerings, entertainment experiences, Pride playlists, and community fundraising events.
In addition, Hard Rock Hotels is working with street artists known for integrating LGBTQIA+ themes in their art, to create meaningful paintings in select local communities where Hard Rock operates.
More than 70 percent of the 87,000 pieces of authentic music memorabilia on display at Hard Rock properties are dedicated to LGBTQIA+ artists and iconic moments in music history.
For additional information on how Hard Rock supports the LGBTQIA+ community and diversity, please visit www.hardrock.com/dei.aspx. Information on Hard Rock Heals Foundation can be found at www.hardrock.com/heals-foundation.aspx.
About Hard Rock Heals Foundation®:
The Hard Rock Heals Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization and oversees all philanthropic outreach for Hard Rock International. Music is energy; it stirs emotion, inspires, connects, and restores. The Hard Rock Heals Foundation exists to improve lives through the power of music. Since its inception in 1971, Hard Rock International has brought people together through the power of music. We have developed partnerships with artists ranging from emerging to iconic in support of charitable efforts around the world. The Hard Rock Heals Foundation provides grants and assistance to individuals whose goal is to heal through the power of music. Partnerships with like-minded, music-centric organizations allow Hard Rock Heals Foundation the opportunity to improve lives and promote wellness.
About Hard Rock®:
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in over 70 countries spanning 290 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 87,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. Hard Rock Hotels has been honored by J.D. Power's North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study as the number one brand in Outstanding Guest Satisfaction for two consecutive years, and among the top Upper Upscale Hotels for four consecutive years. HRI became the first privately-owned gaming company designated a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal in 2021, and has since been honored threefold. Hard Rock was also honored by Forbes among the World's Best Employers, as well as Best Employers for Women, Diversity and New Grads and a Top Large Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry. In the 2022 Global Gaming Awards, Hard Rock was named Land-Based Operator of the Year for the second time in four years. In 2021, Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos received first place ranking in the Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group for six of the last seven years. Hard Rock International currently holds investment grades from primary investment rating agencies: S&P Global Ratings (BBB) and Fitch Ratings (BBB). For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
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Eddie Rosario Player Prop Bets: Braves vs. Phillies - May 25
Published: May. 25, 2023 at 6:24 PM EDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
The Atlanta Braves, including Eddie Rosario (.176 batting average in his past 10 games), battle starting pitcher Aaron Nola and the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, Thursday at 7:20 PM ET.
He had a hitless performance in his previous game (0-for-3) against the Dodgers.
Eddie Rosario Game Info & Props vs. the Phillies
- Game Day: Thursday, May 25, 2023
- Game Time: 7:20 PM ET
- Stadium: Truist Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Phillies Starter: Aaron Nola
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -182)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +450)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +180)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +145)
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Eddie Rosario At The Plate
- Rosario is hitting .238 with eight doubles, a triple, five home runs and seven walks.
- In 59.5% of his games this season (25 of 42), Rosario has picked up at least one hit, and in nine of those games (21.4%) he recorded at least two.
- He has homered in 11.9% of his games this season, and 3.3% of his trips to the dish.
- Rosario has driven in a run in 11 games this year (26.2%), including four games with more than one RBI (9.5%). He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in two contests.
- In 13 of 42 games this season, he has scored, and three of those games included multiple runs.
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Phillies Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Phillies has a collective 9.5 K/9, the fourth-best in the league.
- The Phillies have a 4.58 team ERA that ranks 23rd among all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Phillies allow the sixth-fewest home runs in baseball (48 total, one per game).
- Nola (4-3) takes the mound for the Phillies in his 11th start of the season. He's put together a 4.31 ERA in 62 2/3 innings pitched, with 53 strikeouts.
- The right-hander last appeared on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs, when he threw seven innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up four hits.
- The 29-year-old ranks 47th in ERA (4.31), 18th in WHIP (1.069), and 49th in K/9 (7.6) among qualifying pitchers in MLB action this season.
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While Tech Salaries Spiked By Up To 30%, Motion Recruitment's IT Salary Guide Shows Growing Stability
BOSTON, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Motion Recruitment, one of the U.S.'s largest providers of IT Staffing Solutions, has published Motion Recruitment's 2023 Tech Salary Guide, the annual report featuring salary data, industry trends and market expert advice in technology hiring and job searching. The 2023 edition highlights the insights and salary information needed to go past the headlines into what to know about navigating this hyper competitive IT hiring landscape in uncertain times. A few key takeaways of the Guide:
- Despite layoffs, it's still a candidate-driven market. In 2022, tech employers hired almost 70% more than last year, and most IT talent in layoffs is quickly re-absorbed by other employers. With more than 200,000 U.S. tech jobs unfilled at any given time, it's no surprise 97% of IT leaders think digital transformation will take longer than expected because of abundant tech staff shortages.
- Market-value compensation still climbing. Overall, tech salaries have increased 6.7% over 2022. Certain sectors like Mobile even saw increases of up to 30%, while most areas saw more regular gains compared to the stratospheric rises of 2021. If they don't receive raises, 9 out of 10 tech professionals would start job searching or expect to negotiate other benefits.
- The Hybrid Workplace ascends in popularity. Only 4% of developers are looking to work in an office daily, but most are open to returning to the office in some capacity. 60% said they want to work somewhat in the office, which may lead to a regional "bubble" hiring approach.
- Companies are increasing spending on emerging tech. Emerging tech talent demand has grown by over 209% since 2016, with cloud security, machine learning and Blockchain leading the way in investments. With some of these sectors at 0% unemployment, businesses are struggling to fill roles in these spaces with qualified talent – which creates opportunities for those able to upskill.
- Work-life balance rivals salary requirements. Over half of all IT professionals are thinking about leaving their jobs, so tech talent retention and attraction will depend on how well employers listen and strengthen their market IQ. The biggest reasons why tech workers are leaving? Tied for first is lack of work/life balance at 42%, alongside not enough compensation.
"While not currently at height of early 2022, tech hiring and job postings remain near peak levels. Candidates are still receiving multiple offers, and three-quarters of IT employers are having difficulty finding the skills required for their open roles," said Matt Milano, President of Motion Recruitment. "Businesses are more thoughtful on how to best spend their resources, but there's still opportunities for career growth."
"It's also clear that for top talent, companies have to think beyond salaries," Milano continued. "Flexibility when it comes to hours and time in the office, a culture that goes beyond words to tangible action, the opportunity to upskill and grow…all of these things are vital to attract the best IT candidates in 2023."
Motion's Tech Salary Guide gives employers and tech professionals the latest data, reporting and insights to better understand the market value of IT positions across cities and technology stacks. The information is based on thousands of technologists and verified against other industry leaders' reporting to provide salary data for mid to senior level technologists, whether hiring or for their career growth.
Motion Recruitment is part of Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC, parent company of leading global talent solutions providers and industry game-changers. Motion Recruitment offers IT Staffing solutions across North America for contract, contract to hire, and direct hire needs, as well as IT Consulting Solutions through the Motion Consulting Group. Motion is the proud creator of 'Tech in Motion' a networking event and award series connecting tech enthusiasts to meet, learn, and innovate.
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LINN COUNTY, Iowa — The trial for the man accused of kidnapping and murdering 10-year-old Breasia Terrell in 2020 will be delayed at least four months after a judge granted the defense a continuance motion Friday that will allow them more time to review evidence.
On Friday morning, Dinkins and his defense team, consisting of attorneys Jennifer and Chad Freeze, met virtually with Judge Henry Latham and prosecutors to explain that they "need more time to effectively represent Mr. Dinkins."
Defense attorney Jennifer Freeze told the court that the defense team has invested 256 hours into the case since they were appointed in April, but that the complex nature of the case requires more time to prepare.
Jennifer Freeze explained that the defense is still examining key pieces of evidence, including a rape kit which was conducted by police on Dinkins on July 9, 2020, the same day that 10-year-old Breasia Terrell went missing.
Jennifer Freeze also stated that the defense has received, "a lot of different tips," that they intend to examine prior to the trial's start.
Dinkins agreed with his defense lawyers, saying, "I believe that it will be in my best interest to continue (the court date)."
The prosecution requested that a new pre-trial conference be set so that both teams, "would have the week of the trial date for the defense and the state to hopefully conduct some depositions."
The defense and prosecution will reconvene on Nov. 18 at 1:00 p.m. for a pretrial conference to establish a new trial date.
The judge said that he hopes the trial will begin by, "either late spring or very early summer at the very latest."
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Boards of directors
Raegan Le Douaron president and chief executive officer, WeCare tlc, was appointed to the board of directors of Goodwill Industries of Central Florida Inc.
Dr. Lisa Spector, division chief, developmental and behavioral pediatrics at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida, was appointed to the board of directors of the Mental Health Association of Central Florida.
Angie Langley, chief executive officer, Langley Consulting Group, was appointed to the board of directors of the Lake-Sumter State College Foundation.
Construction
Larry Arndt was promoted to vice president of Barton Malow Builders, the commercial and institutional division of the Barton Malow Enterprise, and will oversee all operations in Barton Malow’s South Region, which includes all Florida operations.
Health care
Andrea Forster has joined the Lohman Diabetes Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology at Halifax Health in Daytona Beach as a diabetes navigator.
Law
Lauren Reynolds was appointed a shareholder in the law firm Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman P.A., Winter Park.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Choosing the right name for a baby is one of the first big decisions parents face, and for the fourth straight year the top names for newborns remain Olivia and Liam.
Data from the Social Security Administration shows the most popular baby names dating back to 1880 all the way up to 2022, and for 2022, the SSA shows Liam as the most popular boy’s name and Olivia as the most popular girl’s name.
Olivia has held the top spot on the female list since 2019 when it topped Emma, which had led the field the year prior. According to SSA data, there were 16,573 babies given the name in 2022.
On the male name side, Liam has been the top name since 2017 with Noah coming in at Number 2, a swap of the names positions after three years the other way. The records show Liam was used on 20,456 birth certificates in 2022.
The Natural State looks to be following the national trend. The latest data for Arkansas births has name totals for 2021 and show Liam and Olivia as the top Arkansan infant names.
The SSA began compiling baby name data in 1997 and offers numerous breakdowns of the records. For example, the fastest-rising baby names in 2022 were Dutton for boys and Wrenlee for girls. On the other hand, Jacoby fell 326 places in the boys name ranking last year, with Tatiana taking a 287-spot drop in the girls ranking.
John and Mary were the most popular names in the 1880s. The most popular names for the last 100 years are James and Mary.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for MULN, XPEV, PARA, DVN, and SONN.
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ADDISON, Ill., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 30 years' experience in vascular assessment, Huntleigh, a member of the Arjo family, has strived to provide patients, and the professionals who care for them, innovative solutions that improve outcomes and enhance patient well being. Technological innovations have now enabled the development of a new intraoperative Doppler system that includes a single-use, sterile intraoperative probe and Dopplex DMX Vascular Doppler. This latest system provides immediate evidence of a successful vascular reconstructive procedure by capturing the bloodflow waveforms with the surgical probe and displaying it on the high-resolution color display of the DMX Doppler. The Doppler results can then be stored on the micro SD card for later review or transfer to a computer. Bloodflow sound is also improved with the revolutionary Dynamic Digital Noise Reduction (DDNR) system that eliminates background noise when moving the probe. The probe is single-use and provided sterile to reduce the risk of infection during surgery. By providing quality assurance of blood flow intraoperatively, time and costs of a potential re-operation can be avoided and ischemic time can be significantly reduced. The Dopplex single-use intraoperative probe and DMX Doppler can assist in the performance of safe surgery.
"Quality control is vitally important in performing surgery, if secondary intervention and re-operation are to be avoided. Our Dopplex Single Use Intraoperative System enables surgeons to perform an Intraoperative Doppler ultrasound assessment with sound and waveform display and allows for storage in the Electronic Medical Records for documentation. The system brings high level quality assurance to Patients and Healthcare Providers."
– Simon Larsen, Managing Director
Our exceptional build standards and quality of manufacture and design not only gives outstanding performance, but also durability and a longer product life. The new single-use intraoperative Doppler system offers durability that will give years' worth of continued performance.
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At Arjo, we believe that empowering movement within healthcare environments is essential to quality care. Our products and solutions are designed to promote a safe and dignified experience through patient handling, medical beds, personal hygiene, disinfection, diagnostics, and the prevention of pressure injuries and venous thromboembolism. With 6,500 people worldwide and 65 years caring for patients and healthcare professionals, we are committed to driving healthier outcomes for people facing mobility challenges.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — The U.S. Marine Corps will keep its new amphibious combat vehicle — a kind of seafaring tank — out of the water while it investigates why two of the vehicles ran into trouble off Southern California’s coast this week amid high surf, military officials said Wednesday.
No Marines or sailors were injured when one of the vehicles rolled onto its side Tuesday in waves that were unusually high because of a storm in the southern hemisphere. The other one became disabled when waves as high as 8-feet (2.4 meters) slammed the coastline.
The mishaps prompted troops to leap out of the vehicles and make their way to shore at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, north of San Diego. The mishaps were first reported by The San Diego Union-Tribune.
The new vehicles were introduced to replace Vietnam War-era amphibious assault vehicles, one of which was involved in one of Marine Corps’ deadliest training accidents of its kind two years ago off Southern California’s coast.
Lt. Gen. David J. Furness, the deputy commandant of the Marine Corps for plans, policies, and operations, said the officials decided to halt waterborne operations involving the newer vehicles as a precaution while an investigation is underway. The Marine Corps will continue using the vehicles for land operations.
“This is the right thing to do,” Furness said in a statement. The effort will allow time to “ensure our assault amphibian community remains ready to support our nation,” he added.
In the July 30, 2020 amphibious vehicle accident, eight Marines and one sailor died when the vehicle sank rapidly in 385 feet (117 meters) of water off San Clemente Island. Seven of the Marines were rescued.
A Marine Corps investigation found that inadequate training, shabby maintenance and poor judgment by leaders led to the sinking.
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MARILYN MOORE, 77 of Ironton, mother of Paula Dowdal of Flatwoods, Ky., and Derek R. Jordan of Tuscon, Ariz., died March 5 in South Point, Ohio. She worked in the hospitality industry. There are no services scheduled at this time. Tracy Brammer-Monroe Funeral Home, Ironton, is directing arrangements. www.tracybrammerfh.com.
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Senate Republicans are disavowing former President Trump’s call to let the federal government default on its debts unless President Biden agrees to “massive” spending cuts, dismissing Trump’s suggestion as something far too risky to seriously consider.
The cold reception to Trump’s bold statement is the latest sign of the widening rift between Trump and his party’s Washington establishment.
While Trump maintains strong influence in the House, where he helped Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) nail down enough votes to be elected Speaker, it’s a different story in the Senate.
GOP senators largely ignored Trump’s participation in a CNN’s town hall Wednesday and later dismissed the former president’s claim that failing to raise the debt ceiling by next month’s deadline might not be a big deal.
“I don’t think anybody suggesting that ‘we have to do a default’ is wise policy, wise strategy for this country,” said Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), adding that Trump “certainly doesn’t impact” her view.
She argued it would be far more productive to encourage Biden and McCarthy to work together to reach a compromise rather than pushing a default as a viable option.
“Right now, the talks are going on with the top four and of course the White House, and now the staffs. What we want to do is encourage that every step of the way,” she said.
Senate Republican Whip John Thune (S.D.) said “most people recognize we need to strike a deal here” and predicted that Trump’s impacts won’t get much traction among GOP lawmakers.
“I don’t think we want to go there with the potential consequences,” he said of a potential default.
Asked about Trump’s comments, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), an adviser to the Senate GOP leadership team, said: “Nobody thinks default is a good idea. Nobody.”
McCarthy on Thursday distanced himself from Trump’s comments.
“The only thing I see right now is that the Republicans made sure default is not on the table. We’ve raised the debt limit,” he said, referring to the bill House Republicans passed last month to raise the debt ceiling to $1.5 trillion and cut spending by $4.8 trillion.
“The only person talking about default right now is President Biden. His actions, he’s ignored this problem, just like he’s ignored the border, that means more Americans are gonna die from fentanyl. You had 11,000 people just yesterday come across,” he said.
Those are much different tones than the one Trump struck at the CNN town hall, where he declared: “I say to the Republicans out there — congressmen, senators — if they don’t give you massive cuts, you’re gonna have to default.”
He went on to say that a federal default might not have as big an impact on the U.S. economy as experts predict.
Trump said the consequences of failing to extend the debt limit by the deadline “could be maybe nothing” or result in only “a bad week or a bad day.”
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah), when asked about Trump’s comments, said: “Yeah, well, we can’t do a default but we should find a way to reach a compromise. That’s what you expect a president to do.”
Romney said Trump is rooting for a default because it’s in his political interests.
“If there were a default, the one person who might be tempted to celebrate politically would be Donald Trump, because he’d say, ‘If I were president, this would have never happened,’” he said.
Romney said Trump’s CNN town hall appearance showed a person “untethered to the truth and untethered to the constitutional order.”
He also criticized Trump for saying he would pardon the people who invaded the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and for not expressing support for Ukraine in its war against Russia.
“A crime is a crime. I believe in juries, and people who’ve been convicted of a crime ought to pay the penalty that the jury or the court imposed and [that] they agreed to, in some cases,” Romney said.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said he wasn’t that surprised that Trump advised Republicans to let the nation default.
“It doesn’t surprise me he’d say that,” Cassidy said. “The president is a candidate trying to run on a very populist base, and I think he feels like that will position him in place he gets more votes, and I think he’ll say whatever he needs to, to get more votes.”
Cassidy said he wasn’t sure how it would influence Trump’s allies in the House.
“I don’t have their temperature,” he said.
A Republican senator who requested anonymity to comment candidly on Trump said senators would ignore the advice.
“I don’t know about the House, but I don’t think there are a lot of senators who wait for his instructions,” the lawmaker said.
But the senator expressed uncertainty whether Trump might push House conservatives to take a harder line in the talks.
“I don’t know,” the senator said. “We need to be working together.”
House Republicans mostly dodged Trump’s call to let the nation default if Democrats refuse to agree to massive cuts, but they were less critical of Trump’s comments than some of their Senate Republican colleagues.
Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), the vice chairman of the House Republican Conference, said a default is what House Republicans are trying to avoid.
“Obviously, if there’s not a deal, then there’s default. That’s what we’re all trying to prevent,” he said.
He downplayed Trump’s influence by noting, “obviously, he’s not part of this negotiation.”
Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) said he views Trump’s willingness to let the nation default as campaign rhetoric.
“I forget who said it, but you know, you campaign in poetry and you govern in prose. … Candidates talk about things differently than people who are trying to get to a deal,” he said, referring to the political maxim made famous by late New York Gov. Mario Cuomo.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Galiano Gold Inc. ("Galiano" or the "Company") (TSX: GAU) (NYSE American: GAU) is pleased to provide an update of drilling results at Nkran following the completion of an infill drilling program at the Asanko Gold Mine ("AGM"), located in Ghana. The AGM is a 50:50 joint venture ("JV") with Gold Fields Ltd (JSE, NYSE: GFI), with the JV managed and operated by Galiano.
Effective February 28, 2022, Nkran has a Mineral Resource Estimate of 12.1 Mt at 2.09 g/t for 814 kozs indicated and 1.3 Mt at 2.23 g/t for 96 kozs inferred. The 2022 infill drilling program was designed to enhance confidence in the indicated Mineral Resource and explore for potential extensions of mineralization at Nkran.
Drilling has intercepted several high-grade intervals within and below the resource shell as described in National Instrument 43-101 Technical Report for the Asanko Gold Mine, Ashanti Region, Ghana, effective date February 28, 20221 and confirms continuity of mineralization within areas where higher levels of confidence were warranted. Results are currently being incorporated into an updated Mineral Resource Estimate which is expected to support an updated Mineral Reserve Estimate anticipated in Q1 2023.
Nkran Infill Drilling Highlights
24 diamond drill holes totalling 8,116m have been drilled at Nkran in 2022. Highlighted intercepts include:
- Hole NKDD22-100: 16 meters @ 47.3 g/t gold from 13.6m and 41 meters @ 3.0 g/t gold from 135.4m
- Hole NKDD22-099: 11 meters @ 27.6 g/t gold from 259m
- Hole NKDD22-083: 49 meters @ 3.4 g/t gold from 261.7m and 58.50 meters @ 3.5 g/t gold from 336m
- Hole NKDD22-086: 16 meters @ 5.4 g/t gold from 191m
- Hole NKDD22-080: 45 meters @ 2.3 g/t gold from 107m
- Hole NKDD22-105: 8 meters @ 10.4 g/t gold from 109m
- Hole NKDD22-106: 59 meters @ 2.7 g/t gold from 330m
Nkran Overview (See Table 1 for full drilling results)
The Nkran pit is located immediately adjacent to the 5.8 million tonne per annum processing plant, and has historically yielded the highest average mined grades on the Asankrangwa Belt and contributed significant cash flows to the AGM. During the mining of cut 2, Nkran produced 15.2M tonnes at 1.63 g/t and reported metallurgical recoveries of 94%.
"We are encouraged by these results which demonstrate the continuity of high-grade mineralization below the previously mined portions of the Nkran deposit," said Matt Badylak President and Chief Executive Officer. "This deposit has historically yielded significant cash flows due to its proximity to the processing plant, elevated grade profile and favourable metallurgy. It is important to note that mineralization extends below the current resource shell and remains open at depth. Going forward, we anticipate Nkran to be a key deposit in our upcoming Life of Mine Plan and are excited to incorporate these latest drilling results into an updated Technical Report scheduled for release in Q1 2023."
Nkran Geology and Cross Sections
The Nkran geological setting is typical of the Asankrangwa belt with a sedimentary sequence of interlayered shale, siltstone, and sandstone. Two granitic bodies intrude along shear zones that control mineralization which dips steeply to the northwest along with the sheared host stratigraphy.
Table 1. Intercepts for 2022 Nkran infill drilling 2,3,4
Qualified Person and QA/QC
Chris Pettman P.Geo, Vice President Exploration of Galiano, is a Qualified Person as defined by Canadian NI 43-101 and has supervised the preparation of the scientific and technical information that forms the basis for this news release. Mr. Pettman is responsible for all aspects of the work including the Data Verification and Quality Control/Quality Assurance programs and has verified the data disclosed by reviewing all data and supervising its compilation. There are no known factors that could materially affect the reliability of data collected and verified under his supervision No quality assurance/quality control issues have been identified to date. Mr. Pettman is not independent of Galiano.
Certified Reference Materials and Blanks are inserted by Galiano Gold into the sample stream at the rate of 1:14 samples. Field duplicates are collected at the rate of 1:30 samples. All samples have been analysed by Intertek Minerals Ltd. in Tarkwa, Ghana with standard preparation methods and 50g fire assay with atomic absorption finish. Intertek Minerals Ltd. does their own introduction of QA/QC samples into the sample stream and reports them to Galiano for double checking. Higher grade samples are re-analysed from pulp or reject material or both. Intertek is an international company operating in 100 countries and is independent of Galiano. It provides testing for a wide range of industries including the mining, metals, and oil sectors.
About Galiano Gold Inc.
Galiano's vision is to build a sustainable business capable of long-term value creation for its stakeholders through a combination of exploration, accretive M&A activities and the disciplined deployment of its financial resources. The Company currently operates and manages the Asanko Gold Mine, located in Ghana, West Africa which is jointly owned with Gold Fields Ltd. The Company is strongly committed to the highest standards for environmental management, social responsibility, and health and safety for its employees and neighbouring communities. For more information, please visit www.galianogold.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain statements and information contained in this news release constitute " forward-looking statements " within the meaning of applicable U.S. securities laws and " forward-looking information " within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws, which we refer to collectively as " forward-looking statements ". Forward-looking statements are statements and information regarding possible events, conditions or results of operations that are based upon assumptions about future conditions and courses of action. All statements and information other than statements of historical fact may be forward looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as " seek ", " expect ", " anticipate ", " budget ", " plan ", " estimate ", " continue ", " forecast ", " intend ", " believe ", " predict ", " potential ", " target ", " may ", " could ", " would ", " might ", " will " and similar words or phrases (including negative variations) suggesting future outcomes or statements regarding an outlook.
Forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to: statements regarding future mining at Nkran including with respect to the nature and extent of possible pit designs and the commencement of mining or further mining; the declaration of an updated Mineral Resource estimate and the timing thereof; the expected results of the exploration program (including its ability to provide the confidence for undertaking a resource estimate and further engineering studies) and the nature and timing of future exploration programs; the ability of future exploration programs to provide the basis for future mineral resources, including the timing for the declaration of such mineral resources; and information regarding planned future exploration, drilling and mining. Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions, including, but not limited to: the exploration program proceeding as anticipated; the exploration program achieving the targets and milestones included therein in the manner and on the timelines anticipated therein; the nature of drilling and exploration targets conforming to current expectations; the Company's updated mineral resource estimate and life of mine plan proceeding as currently anticipated; mining proceeding as currently anticipated; the Company proceeding with further exploration programs as currently anticipated; that future exploration programs will provide the basis for future mineral resources; that the Joint Venture approves the Company's exploration budget; the ability of the AGM to continue to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic; that gold production and other activities will not be curtailed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; that the AGM will be able to continue to ship doré from the AGM site to be refined; that the doré produced by the AGM will continue to be able to be refined at similar rates and costs to the AGM, or at all; that the Company's and the AGM's responses to the COVID-19 pandemic will be effective in continuing its operations in the ordinary course; the accuracy of the estimates and assumptions underlying Mineral Resource and Mineral Reserve estimates and prior exploration results, including future gold prices, cut-off grades and production and processing estimates; the successful completion of development and exploration projects, planned expansions or other projects within the timelines anticipated and at anticipated production levels; that mineral resources can be developed as planned; that the Company's relationship with joint venture partners will continue to be positive and beneficial to the Company; that required financing and permits will be obtained; general economic conditions; that labour disputes or disruptions, flooding, ground instability, geotechnical failure, fire, failure of plant, equipment or processes to operate are as anticipated and other risks of the mining industry will not be encountered; that contracted parties provide goods or services in a timely manner; that there is no material adverse change in the price of gold or other metals; title to mineral properties; costs; the retention of the Company's key personnel; and changes in laws, rules and regulations applicable to Galiano.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. The Company believes the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained herein. Some of the risks and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements contained in this news release, include, but are not limited to: that the results of the Company's exploration programs will not conform with the Company's expectations, and will not be sufficient to support mineral resources or mineral reserves at the AGM or be sufficient to include in the Company's updated life of mine plan; the Company's expectations; that the Company may not undertake planned future mining or exploration, or that such future mining or exploration will not be sufficient to support mineral resources or mineral reserves at the AGM; that the JV will approve the Company's proposed exploration and mining programs; the Company's and/or the AGM's operations may be curtailed or halted entirely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, whether as a result of governmental or regulatory law or pronouncement, or otherwise; that the doré produced at the AGM may not be able to be refined at expected levels, on expected terms or at all; that the Company and/or the AGM will experience increased operating costs as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; that the AGM may not be able to source necessary inputs on commercially reasonable terms, or at all; the Company's and the AGM's responses to the COVID-19 pandemic may not be successful in continuing its operations in the ordinary course; AGM has a limited operating history and is subject to risks associated with establishing new mining operations; sustained increases in costs, or decreases in the availability, of commodities consumed or otherwise used by the Company may adversely affect the Company; actual production, costs, returns and other economic and financial performance may vary from the Company's estimates in response to a variety of factors, many of which are not within the Company's control; adverse geotechnical and geological conditions (including geotechnical failures) may result in operating delays and lower throughput or recovery, closures or damage to mine infrastructure; the ability of the Company to treat the number of tonnes planned, recover valuable materials, remove deleterious materials and process ore, concentrate and tailings as planned is dependent on a number of factors and assumptions which may not be present or occur as expected; the Company's operations may encounter delays in or losses of production due to equipment delays or the availability of equipment; the Company's operations are subject to continuously evolving legislation, compliance with which may be difficult, uneconomic or require significant expenditures; the Company may be unsuccessful in attracting and retaining key personnel; labour disruptions could adversely affect the Company's operations; the Company's business is subject to risks associated with operating in a foreign country; risks related to the Company's use of contractors; the hazards and risks normally encountered in the exploration, development and production of gold; the Company's operations are subject to environmental hazards and compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations; the Company's operations and workforce are exposed to health and safety risks; unexpected costs and delays related to, or the failure of the Company to obtain, necessary permits could impede the Company's operations; the Company's title to exploration, development and mining interests can be uncertain and may be contested; the Company's properties may be subject to claims by various community stakeholders; risks related to limited access to infrastructure and water; the Company's exploration programs may not successfully expand its current mineral reserves or replace them with new reserves; the Company's revenues are dependent on the market prices for gold, which have experienced significant recent fluctuations; the Company may not be able to secure additional financing when needed or on acceptable terms; and the Company's primary asset is held through a joint venture, which exposes the Company to risks inherent to joint ventures, including disagreements with joint venture partners and similar risks.
Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements, you are cautioned that this list is not exhaustive and there may be other factors that the Company has not identified. Furthermore, the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements included in, or incorporated by reference in, this news release if these beliefs, estimates and opinions or other circumstances should change, except as otherwise required by applicable law
Cautionary Note to US Investors Regarding Mineral Reporting Standards:
As a British Columbia corporation and a "reporting issuer" under Canadian securities laws, the Company is required to provide disclosure regarding its mineral properties, including the AGM, in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"). NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. In accordance with NI 43-101, the Company uses the terms mineral reserves and resources as they are defined in accordance with the CIM Definition Standards on mineral reserves and resources (the "CIM Definition Standards") adopted by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum. In particular, the terms "mineral reserve", "proven mineral reserve", "probable mineral reserve", "mineral resource", "measured mineral resource", "indicated mineral resource" and "inferred mineral resource" used in this press release are Canadian mining terms defined in accordance with CIM Definition Standards. These definitions differ from the definitions in the disclosure requirements promulgated by the SEC. Accordingly, information contained in this press release may not be comparable to similar information made public by U.S. companies reporting pursuant to SEC disclosure requirements.
United States investors are also cautioned that while the SEC will now recognize "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred mineral resources", investors should not assume that any part or all of the mineralization in these categories will ever be converted into a higher category of mineral resources or into mineral reserves. Mineralization described using these terms has a greater amount of uncertainty as to their existence and feasibility than mineralization that has been characterized as reserves. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to assume that any "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources", or "inferred mineral resources" that the Company reports are or will be economically or legally mineable.
Further, "inferred resources" have a greater amount of uncertainty as to their existence and as to whether they can be mined legally or economically. Therefore, United States investors are also cautioned not to assume that all or any part of the inferred resources exist. In accordance with Canadian rules, estimates of "inferred mineral resources" cannot form the basis of feasibility or other economic studies, except in limited circumstances where permitted under NI 43-101.
Neither Toronto Stock Exchange nor the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. , Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sapphire's recent acquisition of CLEANCOR (based in California), has catalyzed new capabilities through inherited technical expertise and strategic supplier partnerships like BAUER Compressors Inc and Host Energy. Partnering with top technology providers in the industry allows Sapphire to provide end-to-end biogas solutions from generating biogas in a digester to moving the gas to its final location via Sapphire's extensive virtual pipeline capabilities.
Sapphire Gas Solutions is a turnkey virtual pipeline services company with a diverse fleet of mobile CNG, LNG, and recompression equipment. With a growing footprint in the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) market, Sapphire provides logistics support from coast to coast by transporting RNG to market when pipeline infrastructure is unavailable or not near the renewable gas source. The decades of experience in natural gas service, transportation, engineering, procurement, and construction results in offering the most comprehensive range of natural gas / RNG energy management solutions in North America.
Sapphire's new vertical capabilities, through both internal expertise and strategic partnerships, provides a comprehensive approach to developing complete biogas solutions for its clients. Sapphire can service, invest in, or own and operate strategic biogas facilities throughout North America. The Sapphire team's commitment to quality, safety, and reliability is present in every client engagement, thus ensuring a successful project.
BAUER Compressors Inc. has been building biogas compressor systems for over 20 years, with hundreds of units installed in the field worldwide. BAUER's new line of GRU Biogas Compressor Systems has been designed explicitly for raw biogas recovery and compression into biogas conditioning systems. At the heart of every BAUER GRU® is the legendary BAUER Rotorcomp® gas rotary screw compressor, world-renowned for exceptional durability and reliability. The BAUER GRU® biogas compressor systems are available in a wide range of sizes from 10 HP up to 750 HP (7.5-560 kW). BAUER also offers a higher-pressure version of the GRU system designed explicitly for pipeline injection at pressures up to 700 PSIG. In addition, BAUER offers a complete portfolio of CNG compressor solutions for virtual pipeline operations with pressures ranging from 3600 – 5000 PSIG.
HoSt Bio-Energy Systems is a leader in the energy technologies which together empower sustainability ambitions. HoSt came into existence in 1991 as the result of a joint venture between Holec Projects and Stork, two well established suppliers of energy systems. From 1999 onwards, HoSt has been a fully independent business focused 100% on technology development and deployment for waste to energy projects where organic residues are converted to renewable energy, with extensive experience digesting various feedstocks. HoSt is a global organization with close to 300 staff which excludes counterparts at Bright Renewables, HoSt's independent sister company who supplies 3 stage membrane biogas upgrading plants to the North American market. Together these technologies complement each other well on total technology solution projects.
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United Airlines made history recently when it announced they were ordering 100 new Boeing planes with the option to buy 100 more.
On Tuesday, the Chicago-based company said they made commercial aviation history by ordering 100 new 787 Dreamliners, which they added is the "largest widebody aircraft order by a U.S. carrier."
"This historic purchase is the next chapter in the ambitious United Next plan and will bolster the airline's leadership role in global travel for years to come," the company said in a news release.
Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the company said the expected delivery of the new widebody planes will begin in 2024.
Executives said about 100 of the new planes would potentially replace older Boeing 767 and Boeing 777 jets, with the removal of all 767 aircraft from the company's fleet by 2030.
In addition, the airliner said they are ordering 100 Boeing 737 Max jets, which includes 44 of them United already had the option to purchase, with expected delivery between 2024-26, and 56 new orders, expected for delivery beginning in 2027.
News of the order comes as Boeing has dealt with problems in recent years with the two planes, CNN and The Wall Street Journal reported.
The 737s were grounded for 20 months beginning in early 2019 by the Federal Aviation Administration so the agency could conduct a "comprehensive and methodical safety review process" after two crashes claimed the lives of 346 people.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fallen Outdoors (TFO) is a nationwide organization with dedicated chapters across the country that organize and provide outdoor adventures for veterans of all ages and from all branches of the U.S. military. With iSportsman providing services on more than 50 military bases across the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii for more than a decade, the company recognizes the important role outdoor access and opportunities play for active-duty soldiers, veterans and their families. Thus, supporting an organization like The Fallen Outdoors is an obvious choice.
The Virginia Chapter of TFO is hosting a fund-raising banquet Sept. 17 to set the stage for the 2022/2023 hunting and fishing season and promote outdoor activities available to current service personnel and veterans. iSportsman will be in attendance as a table sponsor, donating one table to interested individuals to attend the banquet at no charge.
"The impact TFO has had on so many lives is nothing short of inspirational." says Aneil Kumar, iSportsman President. "As a company that supports outdoor recreation, we are proud to extend that support and do whatever we can to help change lives and make more opportunities available."
iSportsman will be working with TFO to help them identify landowners, hunt clubs, outfitters and boat captains who share their passion for taking veterans, service members and their families outdoors and growing the number of events TFO can host.
You can find a TFO chapter to join as either a participant or volunteer, or donate to their cause following this link.
iSportsmanTM is the leading recreational program management tool in the nation, serving the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Marine Corp, Army National Guard, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife. Visit iSportsman.com for more information.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Analysts with myelisting.com conducted a national study to determine the percentage of renters behind on payments in each state.
According to the report, Arkansas ranked 7th in the country for the highest percentage of renters behind on their rent, at 20%. The average across the US was 15%.
South Dakota, Alabama, and New Jersey had the three highest percentages (26%, 25%, 24%) in the country. North Dakota, Virginia, Montana, and Idaho had the lowest, with each state at 5% or less.
Arkansas’ 20% rate was an increase over 2021 (16%) and 2020 (14%).
The study also revealed the top metro areas behind on rent in 2022:
- Miami, 25%
- Houston, 21%
- Philadelphia, 21%
- New York, 18%
- Chicago, 18%
At the other end of the spectrum, only 6% of renters in Phoenix are behind. The report also breaks down percentages by age groups. The complete report is available here. | https://www.kark.com/news/state-news/report-20-of-arkansas-renters-are-behind-on-payments/ | 2022-10-06 19:54:49 | 1 | https://www.kark.com/news/state-news/report-20-of-arkansas-renters-are-behind-on-payments/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — In his U.S. Capitol office, Rep. Jason Crow keeps several war mementos. Sitting on a shelf are his military identification tags, the tailfins of a spent mortar and a piece of shrapnel stopped by his body armor.
Two decades ago, Crow was a 24-year-old platoon leader in the American invasion of Iraq. Platoon members carried gas masks and gear to wear over their uniforms to protect them from the chemical weapons the U.S. believed — wrongly — that Iraqi forces might use against them.
Today, Crow sits on committees that oversee the U.S. military and intelligence agencies. The mistakes of Iraq are still fresh in his mind.
“It’s not hyperbole to say that it was a life-changing experience and a life frame through which I view a lot of my work,” the Colorado Democrat said.
The failures of the Iraq War deeply shaped American spy agencies and a generation of intelligence officers and lawmakers. They helped drive a major reorganization of the U.S. intelligence community, with the CIA losing its oversight role over other spy agencies, and reforms intended to allow analysts to better evaluate sources and challenge conclusions for possible bias.
But the ultimately incorrect assertions about Iraq’s nuclear, biological and chemical weapons programs, repeatedly cited to build support for the war in America and abroad, did lasting damage to the credibility of U.S. intelligence.
As many as 300,000 civilians died in two decades of conflict in Iraq, according to Brown University estimates. The U.S. lost 4,500 troops and spent an estimated $2 trillion on the Iraq War and the ensuing campaign in both Iraq and Syria against the extremist Islamic State group, which took hold in both countries after the U.S. initially withdrew in 2011.
Those assertions also made “weapons of mass destruction” a catchphrase that’s still used by rivals and allies alike, including before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which U.S. intelligence correctly forecast.
Avril Haines, the current U.S. director of national intelligence, noted in a statement that the intelligence community had adopted new standards for analysis and oversight.
“We learned critical lessons in the wake of our flawed assessment of an active WMD program in Iraq in 2002,” Haines said. “As in every part of our work, we strive to learn the lessons that allow us to preserve and advance our thinking to greater effect in service of our national security.”
Only 18% of U.S. adults say they have a great deal of confidence in the government’s intelligence agencies, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Forty-nine percent say they have “some” confidence and 31% have hardly any confidence.
Shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, President George W. Bush ordered an invasion of Afghanistan, where the ruling Taliban sheltered al-Qaida leader Osama bin Laden and allowed the group to run training camps.
Bush’s administration soon began to warn about Iraq, which was long seen as threatening American interests in the Middle East.
Iraq was known to have sought a nuclear weapon in the 1980s and had chemical and biological weapons programs by the end of the Gulf War in 1991. It had been accused of concealing details about those programs from international inspectors, before they were kicked out in 1998.
The Bush administration argued Saddam Hussein’s government was still hiding programs from inspectors after they reentered the country in 2002 and found no signs of resumed production.
A U.S. intelligence estimate published in October 2002 alleges that Iraq had considered buying uranium from Niger and aluminum tubes for centrifuges, that it was building mobile weapons labs, that it was considering using drones to spread deadly toxins, and that it had chemical weapons stockpiles of up to 500 tons.
Some U.S. officials also suggested Iraqi officials had ties to al-Qaida leaders despite evidence of deep antipathy between the two sides.
Those claims would largely be debunked within months of the invasion. No stockpiles were found. Subsequent reviews have blamed those claims on outdated information, mistaken assumptions, and a mix of uninformed sources and outright fabricators.
Bush repeated wrong U.S. intelligence findings before the war, as did Secretary of State Colin Powell in a landmark February 2002 speech before the United Nations.
“He said he’d go to his grave with the manacles of Iraq,” said retired Col. Larry Wilkerson, who was then Powell’s chief of staff and later became a high-profile critic of the Bush administration. Powell died in 2021.
It’s still sharply debated whether the Bush administration would have ordered the invasion without the WMD intelligence.
A White House spokesperson told The Washington Post in 2006 — as Iraq had fallen into a violent insurgency — that Bush “made his decision to go to war in Iraq based on the intelligence given to him by the intelligence community.”
Some former intelligence officials argue the Bush administration stretched available information to make the case for war, particularly on allegations of ties between Iraq and al-Qaida.
Congress was already debating wholesale change to the U.S. intelligence community after the Sept. 11 attacks, an intelligence failure blamed in part on a lack of information sharing between the CIA and FBI.
Lawmakers in 2004 created the U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence to oversee the other agencies, taking that leadership function away from the CIA. ODNI took control of the daily intelligence briefing given to the president and of the National Intelligence Council, comprised of the spy community’s top analysts.
Supporters say ODNI can arbitrate among the other agencies, which often have sharply different skillsets and cultures. Others criticize ODNI as an unnecessary bureaucratic layer.
The CIA revamped its training program for analysts to emphasize the study of alternatives and use of “red teams” that challenge conclusions. It also forced more information sharing so analysts could better evaluate the sources of specific reports.
Michael Allen, who served in the Bush White House and wrote the book “Blinking Red” about the 2004 intelligence overhaul, said U.S. officials in the wake of Iraq are more likely to accept differences of opinion within intelligence.
Allen noted as an example the Energy Department’s recent assessment that the COVID-19 virus likely leaked from a Chinese lab. The FBI also supports the lab leak hypothesis, but other agencies say the virus likely was transmitted from animals to humans or have declined to take a position.
The U.S. learned to “not take intelligence at face value, but to really examine the basis upon which the conclusions were made and to listen to differing views among different agencies in the intelligence community,” said Allen, now managing director of Washington-based Beacon Global Strategies.
Ukraine has been a bright spot for U.S. intelligence. The Biden administration has supplied information to Kyiv for Ukraine to bolster its defenses and declassified intelligence findings on Russian intentions to try to influence Moscow and build allied support.
And while they correctly predicted Russia’s intention to invade, the spy agencies wrongly believed Ukraine’s forces would fall within weeks.
While in Congress, Crow has pressed the agencies to review how they assess a foreign government’s ability to fight. U.S. intelligence two years ago wrongly projected the Washington-backed government in Kabul would survive months after the American withdrawal from Afghanistan.
“We’ve lived with the ghosts of Iraq for two decades and it’s impacted our credibility,” Crow said. “Now we’re starting to find it again. It’s a great opportunity for us to learn lessons of the past and do it better going forward.”
But those ghosts remain. Sitting in his office for a recent interview, Crow said he understands the limits of what a military can do and the importance of using armed forces properly. He said he thinks about his enrolling in the Wisconsin National Guard after high school as a private and moving to active duty after Sept. 11.
He pointed to a photo on a wall opposite the shelf with his Iraq War mementos, a picture of his company at Fort Bragg, an Army base in North Carolina, before they went to the Middle East.
“There’s men in that picture who died, who aren’t here anymore,” he said. “I think about those guys, too.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street’s rally is stalling Friday, as a stunningly strong report on the U.S. job market takes investments on another dizzying roller-coaster ride.
Stocks opened with sharp losses, then nearly erased them all. The bond market, meanwhile, was more decisive in thinking the strong jobs data may push the Federal Reserve to get firmer on high interest rates, which hurt the economy and markets.
The S&P 500 was 0.2% lower in midday trading after earlier being down as much as 1.2%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average erased its loss and was up 39 points, or 0.1%, at 34,093, as of 11 a.m. Eastern time, while the Nasdaq composite was 0.2% lower.
The market already looked like it was set to weaken before the jolting jobs report dropped. Late Thursday, several of Wall Street’s most influential companies reported weaker profit for the latest quarter than analysts expected.
That cast concerns over a rally that had brought the S&P 500 back to its highest level since August, driven by hopes that cooling inflation may get the Federal Reserve to soon take a pause on its hikes to interest rates and possibly even cut them by late this year.
Then came the jobs report, which showed employers created a net 517,000 jobs last month. That was way above the 185,000 that economists expected and a sharp acceleration from December’s 226,000 jobs.
Normally, a stronger jobs report is good for Wall Street because it means the economy is on firmer footing. But in this upside-down post-COVID world, it could be a worrisome sign. The Fed is in the middle of trying to cool down the job market, in hopes of taking pressure off inflation.
The concern in the market is that the much stronger-than-expected hiring could keep the Fed on the “higher-for-longer” path on interest rates that it’s been talking about, even if markets haven’t been believing it fully.
“It’s going to get harder to argue that rate cuts may be in 2023’s future if the labor market is able to continue like this, especially considering that it remains to be seen how quickly inflation will fall, even if we have reached the peak,” said Mike Loewengart, head of model portfolio construction at Morgan Stanley Global Investment Office.
Treasury yields zoomed higher immediately after the jobs report on forecasts for a firmer Fed. The yield on the two-year Treasury, which tends to track expectations for the Fed, jumped to 4.25% from 4.10% late Thursday. The 10-year yield, which helps sets rates for mortgages and other important loans, rose to 3.51% from 3.40%.
The reaction was much more muted in the stock market.
Some analysts said they were paying more attention to the data on wages in the jobs report than overall hiring, which wasn’t as surprising.
Average hourly earnings for workers were 4.4% higher in January than a year earlier. That’s a slowdown from December’s 4.8% raise, though it was a touch above expectations. While slower wage gains hurt workers trying to keep up with rising prices at the register, it also means less pressure on inflation.
“The Fed has been downplaying the importance of the unemployment rate and payrolls number, focusing more on wage gains instead,” said Brian Jacobsen, senior investment strategist at Allspring Global Investments. “Wage gains were in line with the consensus expectations, so I’m not as worried as most about the path ahead for the Fed.”
Also helping to muddy the picture was a report showing the U.S. services sector returned to growth in January. It was a much stronger reading than expected, though it also suggested pricing pressures may be easing.
Big Tech stocks were helping to lead the market lower following some weaker-than-expected earnings reports.
Amazon fell 3.9% and was one of the biggest weight on the S&P 500, while Google’s parent company slipped 0.9%. Because they’re among the most valuable stocks on Wall Street, their movements carry more weight on the S&P 500 than others.
On the winning side was Clorox, which jumped 6.6% after reporting much stronger profit for the end of 2022 than expected.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 320 was appalled and dismayed upon hearing the divisive comments made by Steve Sviggum, Board of Regents Vice-Chair, during a University of Minnesota (UMN) Board of Regents meeting last Thursday.
Local 320 calls for Steve Sviggum to resign immediately.
These comments made during the most recent meeting of the University of Minnesota Board of Regents are abhorrent, as is President Joan Gabel's lack of response to them.
Yet, this is not the first indication of a deeper problem among top leadership at the university. We have seen for years that the President and Regents have little regard for people of color at UMN. President Gabel and the Regents have persistently refused to lift its frontline service workers out of poverty. The university gave President Gabel a 35 percent raise this year, yet will not provide a living wage to custodians, cooks, groundskeepers, and other service workers – many of whom are Black.
The UMN leadership's tolerance of Mr. Sviggum indicates that there is a need to reshape the leadership structure of this important public institution.
Contact:
Emily Orlich
emily.orlich@berlinrosen.com
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Wisconsin (2-3, 0-2 Big Ten) at Northwestern (1-4, 1-1), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network)
Line: Wisconsin by 9½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook
Series record: Wisconsin leads 61-37-5.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Wisconsin visits Northwestern in its first game under interim coach Jim Leonhard after the firing of Paul Chryst. The Badgers are coming off back-to-back losses by a combined 55 points to Ohio State and Illinois. Northwestern has dropped four straight since opening with a win over Nebraska in Ireland and is 5-18 since it beat the Badgers at home in 2020. The Wildcats lost 17-7 at Penn State last week.
KEY MATCHUP
Wisconsin RB Braelon Allen vs. Northwestern’s defensive line. Illinois held Wisconsin to its lowest rushing total since 2015. Considering the Wildcats are giving up 172.6 yards rushing per game, this looks like a bounce-back opportunity. Allen had 2 yards on eight attempts last week after averaging 124.3 yards in the first four games. He has run for at least 100 yards in 10 of his past 14 outings.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Wisconsin: QB Graham Mertz. The run game wasn’t the only part of the offense that failed last week. Mertz had a rough outing, too. He got sacked five times and intercepted twice while completing 17 of 32 passes for 206 yards and a touchdown.
Northwestern: QB Ryan Hilinski. Hilinski leads the Big Ten with 1,429 yards passing, though he ranks just 12th in completion percentage. He has almost as many interceptions (four) as touchdown passes (six).
FACTS & FIGURES
The teams have split the past four meetings, with the host winning each time. … With seven games remaining, Wisconsin is trying to avoid its first losing season since going 5-7 in 2001. … The Badgers were tied for sixth in the nation and the Big Ten lead with eight interceptions. … OLB Nick Herbig is tied for second in the conference with four sacks. … Northwestern leads the nation with nine lost fumbles and has committed 13 turnovers. Only Utah State (15) has given the ball away more times. … RB Evan Hull ranks fourth in the nation with 164 all-purpose yards per game.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Fresh off her breakthrough role in Steven Spielberg's “West Side Story,” Rachel Zegler will star in Lionsgate's planned “Hunger Games” prequel.
The studio announced Tuesday that Zegler will play Lucy Gray Baird in “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,” an extension of the “Hunger Games” saga that takes place decades before the adventures of Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss Everdeen. Katniss played in the 74th Hunger Games; Baird will be a part of the 10th Hunger Games.
Suzanne Collins, whose books were adapted into the $3 billion blockbuster franchise, in 2020 published a prequel novel upon which “The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” is based. In the film, Lucy Gray Baird, a tribute from the impoverished District 12, sings in a pivotal moment during the reaping ceremony. Zegler stars opposite Tom Blyth, who plays the 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow.
“Our casting team, Deb Zane and Dylan Jury, spearheaded an exhaustive search, reading hundreds of actors in search of our perfect Lucy Gray. That search ended when Rachel Zegler blew the roof off with her depth and breadth of talent as an actor, singer, and performer," said producer Nina Jacobson in a statement. “Rachel is utterly compelling; just like Lucy Gray, her voice and charisma command the stage while her inner strength and humanity transform those around her.”
Lionsgate is to release the movie in theaters Nov. 17, 2023.
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BOGOTA, Colombia — Four Indigenous children who disappeared 40 days ago after surviving a small plane crash in the Amazon jungle were found alive Friday, Colombian authorities announced, ending an intense search that gripped the nation.
The children were alone when searchers found them and are now receiving medical attention, President Gustavo Petro told reporters upon his return to Bogota from Cuba, where he signed a cease-fire agreement with representatives of the National Liberation Army rebel group.
The president said the youngsters are an “example of survival” and predicted their saga “will remain in history.”
No details were immediately released on how the youngsters managed to survive on their own for so many days.
The crash happened in the early hours of May 1, when the Cessna single-engine propeller plane with six passengers and a pilot declared an emergency due to an engine failure.
The small aircraft fell off radar a short time later and a frantic search for survivors began. Two weeks after the crash, on May 16, a search team found the plane in a thick patch of the rainforest and recovered the bodies of the three adults on board, but the small children were nowhere to be found.
Sensing that they could be alive, Colombia’s army stepped up the hunt for the children and flew 150 soldiers with dogs into the area to track the group of four siblings, ages 13, 9, 4 and 11 months. Dozens of volunteers from Indigenous tribes also helped search.
On Friday, the military tweeted pictures showing a group of soldiers and volunteers posing with the children, who were wrapped in thermal blankets. One of the soldiers held a bottle to the smallest child’s lips.
The air force later shared a video on Twitter showing soldiers using a line to load the children onto a helicopter that then flew off in the dark. The tweet said the aircraft was headed to the town of San Jose del Guaviare, but gave no further details.
“The union of our efforts made this possible” Colombia’s military command wrote on its Twitter account.
During the search, in an area where visibility is greatly limited by mist and thick folliage, soldiers on helicopters dropped boxes of food into the jungle, hoping that it would help sustain the children. Planes flying over the jungle fired flares to help search crews on the ground at night, and rescuers used megaphones that blasted a message recorded by the siblings’ grandmother, telling them to stay in one place.
Rumors also emerged about the childrens’ wheareabouts and on May 18, President Petro tweeted that the children had been found. He then deleted the message, claiming he had been misinformed by a government agency.
The group of four children had been travelling with their mother from the Amazonian village of Araracuara to San Jose del Guaviare, a small city on the edge of the Amazon rainforest.
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They are members of the Huitoto people, and officials said the oldest children in the group had some knowledge of how to survive in the rainforest.
On Friday, after confirming the children had been rescued, the president said that for a while he had believed the children were rescued by one of the nomadic tribes that still roam the remote swath of the jungle where the plane fell and have little contact with authorities.
authorities.
But Petro added that the children were first found by one of the rescue dogs that soldiers took into the jungle.
Officials did not say how far the children were from the crash site when they were found. But the teams had been searching within a nearly 3-mile radius from the site where the small plane nosedived into the forest floor.
As the search progressed, soldiers found small clues in the jungle that led them to believe the children were still living, including a pair of footprints, a baby bottle, diapers and pieces of fruit that looked like it had been bitten by humans.
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New Jersey had a message for drivers who might be thinking of hitting the road while under the influence of marijuana: “We’ll be blunt/Don’t drive high.” Another tried to protect woodlands: “Hold on to your Butts/Help prevent Forest Fires.”
Robert J. Clark, head of the federal agency’s New Jersey division, listed reasons the state should knock it off. In a letter to state highway officials, he wrote that using highways signs for such messages does not “promote the safe and efficient use of the roadway, does not serve a highway purpose, is inconsistent with both law and regulations, and increases the liability risk to the owner of the roadway facility.”
For years, federal transportation officials have been trying to rein in usage of the signs, arguing there’s no evidence humor improves safety — and might create risks of its own by distracting or confusing drivers. State transportation officials, who are trying to encourage drivers to adopt better habits at a time when crash deaths have surged, have largely been undeterred while trying to sprinkle a little wit into calls for drivers to put down phones, buckle seat belts and ease off the gas.
Or as New Jersey put it: “Slow down. This aint Thunder Road.”
Neither side has gained an upper hand with an outcome that has been a patchwork of responses and seemingly conflicting directives from Washington. As the debate has played out, researchers have been dragged into the fray. The National Academy of Sciences assembled a review team that published a book on the messages last year, while one study used brain scans to monitor responses to the signs.
The signs at issue are those with digital displays that hang over highways or stand alongside them, generally showing messages in yellow text on a black background. Officially, they are known as changeable message signs, or CMS, with a primary use of displaying messages or information about road conditions.
The signs often aren’t needed for that purpose, so Russ Martin, senior director of policy and government relations at the Governors Highway Safety Association, said states should be free to use them for general safety bulletins.
“We need to have ways to refresh messages and change and innovate to reach new audiences,” said Martin, whose organization represents state traffic safety agencies.
To get states to adopt more straightforward safety messages, the Federal Highway Administration has pointed to an 864-page book of rules called the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The manual sets standards for road signs and other highway infrastructure. Federal officials ruled in 2021 that some of the racier messages displayed — referring to them as “unconventional syntax” — were inconsistent with standards in the manual and could present a safety risk.
The current edition of the manual dates to 2009, but Congress told the highway administration to issue an update this year as part of the infrastructure law. The draft of the revised version includes guidance that comes down firmly against such messages.
“Messages with obscure or secondary meanings, such as those with popular culture references, unconventional sign legend syntax, or that are intended to be humorous, should not be used,” the draft says.
Some states and safety advocacy groups have pushed back, calling for that language to be struck from the manual. Martin said such a provision could leave federal highway officials in the position of judging just how funny is too funny.
“You start getting into having to make subjective value judgments about things,” he said.
In New Jersey, state Department of Transportation spokesman Stephen Schapiro said the agency heeded Clark’s cease-and-desist letter. But in a subsequent letter a few weeks later, Clark appeared to soften his stance, saying his staff was ready to collaborate.
“We share your concern with the rise in roadway fatalities and understand that states often use cultural references and social expressions to relay operational and traffic safety messages,” he wrote.
Yet Clark’s initial, tougher stance was not the first time federal officials had clashed with a state, according to comments Martin’s group filed on the draft update to the traffic control manual.
“Some divisions within FHWA have responded with threats to States exploring innovative messages,” the state safety group wrote. “One State was warned that they may face the loss of federal funds.”
The 2021 federal ruling by FHWA prompted Tennessee officials to rethink their approach to the messages, which in the past had warned drivers, “Ain’t nobody got time for a wreck, slow it down.” That year, it adopted a new policy, saying messages should avoid “witticisms, colloquialisms, popular cultural or slang references.”
In other states, transportation officials say they have worked with federal officials to get lighthearted signs approved. In Pennsylvania, the state transportation department began experimenting with more creative messages over the holidays, including a reminder that “Only Rudolph should drive lit/Plan a sober ride.”
Jennifer Kuntch, a spokeswoman for the department, said it created a committee to vet proposed messages and that federal officials gave guidance on how to craft them.
Virginia has taken a similar approach. Marshall Herman, a spokeswoman for the state’s transportation department, said puns and references are vetted to make sure they can be understood even if drivers don’t completely get the joke.
The influence of the signs is difficult to measure, but Paul Katool, a spokesman for the Mississippi Department of Transportation, said he has heard from drivers who changed their behavior after seeing the messages. The department recently had a bit of a hit with a Taylor Swift-themed message: “Texting and driving? Say it: I’m the problem it’s me.”
“We’ve got a tremendous response and want to continue to do this,” Katool said.
Some transportation researchers have tried to gauge the effectiveness of the messages, developing evidence backing their use.
Tripp Shealy, a civil and environmental engineering professor at Virginia Tech, has studied how the public responds to such messages. He concluded that drivers generally found them to be effective and rarely had concerns about their appropriateness.
Determining whether the signs alter behavior in the moment is more difficult, Shealy said. His research team hooked 300 people to brain wave monitors to see how they responded when shown messages like “Texting while driving? Oh cell no,” and “Don’t let your tailgate end with a cell mate.” The results indicated that messages using humor or wordplay triggered more brain activity among participants.
“I think that’s why DOTs are using them, because they command more attention and drivers notice them,” Shealy said.
But other researchers have come down against the signs. A panel assembled by the National Academy of Sciences’ Transportation Research Board wrote a book on the best uses of highway signs. The panel measured the attention and response of 120 people as they read a mix of safety messages using a computerized test.
Its conclusion: Signs should be simple and “not include humor, wit, or pop culture references.” | https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2023/02/13/highway-road-sign-messages-jokes/ | 2023-02-13 12:06:18 | 1 | https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2023/02/13/highway-road-sign-messages-jokes/ |
Judge hears arguments from Gabby Petito’s parents in case against Brian Laundrie’s parents
Published: Jun. 23, 2022 at 11:35 AM CDT|Updated: 36 minutes ago
(CNN) - A Florida judge heard legal arguments Wednesday in two cases involving last year’s killing of Gabby Petito.
First, the court must decide if the civil lawsuit filed by Petito’s parents against Brian Laundrie’s parents will be presented to a jury. Petito’s parents accused the parents of her confessed killer of acting with malice for withholding information on the case.
According to the FBI, Laundrie confessed to Petito’s death in a notebook found near his remains after his suicide.
The judge also heard motions in a wrongful death lawsuit against Laundrie’s estate asking for compensatory damages.
The judge plans to submit a written ruling within two weeks.
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NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — The New Jersey Devils are starting to find ways to lose and the latest one was a standout performance by goaltender Carter Hart of the Flyers.
Hart matched his career high with 48 saves and almost single-handedly extended the Devils’ season-high skid to four games as Philadelphia posted a 2-1 win in a game decided by Travis Konecny’s breakaway goal with 8:14 to play.
“He was dialed in,” said Scott Laughton, who also scored as the Flyers snapped a four-game winless streak (0-2-2) and beat the Devils for the second time in three meetings.
“Big save there in the third,” Laughton added. “Even at the end, slides cross-crease. Saves a back-door chance. You need your goalie to be good, especially against a team like that with so much speed and skill. He was great for us.”
Hart not only stopped all but one shot but at least a dozen were top-quality chances, including an opportunity in close by Jesper Bratt in the waning seconds.
“They (defense) did a good job of letting me see the puck, boxing guys out, not letting them get any second whacks at pucks, loose pucks,” said Hart, who also had 48 saves in a win over Florida earlier this season. “The one at the end there with what, 10 seconds left, was off to my blocker, squirts to the middle and Risto (Rasmus Ristolainen) does a good job of clearing it. That was a huge play at the end.”
Jack Hughes scored for the Devils and Vitek Vanecek had 22 saves as New Jersey fell to 0-3-1 in its last four.
Center Erik Haula said the Devils (21-7-2) are still in a good spot.
“But, you know, we lost four in a row. It’s like it’s not good,” he said. “We’re not happy about it. It’s very frustrating to us and it’s unacceptable.”
The decisive goal came when a pass by Devils defenseman Damon Severson from the boards in the Flyers’ zone was deflected. Konecny, who had mixed it up with Hughes in the second period, intercepted the puck, skated alone into the Devils zone and beat Vanecek to the stick side for his 12th goal.
Devils coach Lindy Ruff was annoyed after the game, saying the Flyers didn’t have a chance in the third period and he had just told his team not to make any high-risk passes.
“To make that play and trap those people, that was totally unacceptable,” Ruff said of Severson’s pass.
Severson said his pass was deflected and it was enough to give Konecny a chance.
“If it connects, it’s a dangerous one,” Severson said. “If it doesn’t, unfortunately, it didn’t.”
Hughes opened the scoring with a spectacular power-play goal 4:20 after the opening faceoff. A clearing pass had deflected off Dougie Hamilton in the neutral zone. It went to Hughes, who split defensemen Ivan Provorov and Lukas Sedlak, skated in on Hart and beat him with a shot off the far goalpost for his 16th goal.
Laughton tied the game early in the second period with shot from the right point that a screen prevented Vanecek from seeing. It was his fifth goal.
THURSDAY NIGHT FIGHTS
For a couple of minutes in the second period, it looked like an old Devils-Flyers rivalry game.
Philadelphia forward Nicolas Deslauriers pummeled Devils forward Michael McLeod in a long fight about four minutes after the Flyers tied the game 1-all.
A little more than two minutes later, Flyers forward Joel Farabee, who is not much of a fighter, mixed it up with Devils defenseman Brendan Smith. It didn’t last long and there was more dancing than punches.
ROSTER MOVE
The Flyers put a non-roster status on defenseman Tony DeAngelo. He missed his fourth straight game for undisclosed personal reasons. Philadelphia recalled forward Olle Lycksell from Lehigh Valley (AHL) to replace him on the roster.
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Pakistan boosts security after 11 people killed in stampedes at wheat distribution centers
20 million bags of flour have been distributed by the Punjab government
Pakistan on Thursday boosted security after 11 people were killed in stampedes at free wheat distribution centers for the poor since the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan last week, officials said.
Cash-strapped Pakistan last week launched the initiative to distribute free flour among low-income families to ease the impact of record-breaking inflation and soaring poverty during the holy month.
But as crowds swelled at the distribution centers across the country, many would panic in fear whether they would be able to get the flour, triggering the deadly stampedes. Eight deaths were reported in northwestern Pakistan and three in the eastern Punjab province.
Observant Muslims abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk during Ramadan and then, as the sun sets, break their daytime fast with iftar, the evening meal.
The flour distribution initiative was launched by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif as his government is facing the worst economic crisis amid a delay in getting a key $1,1 billion tranche of a $6 billion bailout package originally signed in 2019 with the International Monetary Fund.
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"So far, the Punjab government has distributed 20 million bags of flour," said Mohsin Naqvi, the head of the caretaker government in Punjab.
Along with Punjab, additional police were also deployed Thursday in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Haroon Shah, a government adviser in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa told The Associated Press that the stampedes happened because desperate "people were impatient" and were not sure whether they will get the flour.
"We have enough flour in our stocks," he said.
On Thursday, housewife Zubaida Bibi was smiling as she came away from an Islamabad distribution center with three sacks of flour after having waited for hours.
PAKISTANI COURT RULES IN DEFENSE OF FORMER PRIME MINISTER IMRAN KAHN
The South Asian nation is currently going through one of its worst economic crises amid depleting foreign exchange reserves and increasing cost of living. The weekly inflation is 45%, unseen since the country got its independence from British colonial rule in 1947.
Rising food costs and soaring fuel bills have raised fears of public unrest. Economists say Pakistan is currently facing a default-like situation mainly due to a delay in the release of the loan from the IMF. They say the cost of energy and prices of dairy products, maize, fruit, vegetables, and grains have doubled in the past year, and farmers are struggling to get fertilizers at higher rates for crops.
"This government of Shahbaz Sharif is worse than his predecessor Imran Khan," said Mohammad Afzal, a villager who lives near Islamabad.
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A former cricket star turned Islamist politician, Khan served as prime minister 2018-2022 before he was ousted in a no-confidence vote in Parliament last April. He has since campaigned as opposition leader against Sharif's administration. Sharif claims the economic problems stem from Khan's bad governance.
Sharif visited a flour distribution center in Islamabad earlier this week. No violence was reported during his visit. Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said Sharif was at the scene and wanted "to ensure uninterrupted" distribution of the flour to the people. She said 4.2 million people had already received free flour. | https://www.foxnews.com/world/pakistan-boosts-security-after-11-people-killed-stampedes-wheat-distribution-centers | 2023-03-30 17:49:16 | 0 | https://www.foxnews.com/world/pakistan-boosts-security-after-11-people-killed-stampedes-wheat-distribution-centers |
Turtle biologists sent a letter this month to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, asking that the captive breeding of diamondback terrapins remain illegal in the state. This topic is on the agenda for Wednesday's FWC meeting.
Populations are in decline due to habitat loss and accidental deaths in blue crab traps, but one of their biggest threats is the global pet market.
Demand for diamondback terrapins is high in the U.S. and abroad, leading to the trafficking of five subspecies living in Florida's wild — three of those subspecies are found only in the Sunshine State. The highest sale of a single terrapin overseas has so far been documented at $4,000, with the average price at $2,600 per turtle in Hong Kong.
Advocates with the nonprofit United States Association of Reptile Keepers Florida sent a proposal to the FWC for the legal captive breeding of terrapins, arguing that supplying the trade with captive-bred terrapins would discourage illegal collection of wild turtles.
Click here to read U.S. ARK's perspective.
In response, 15 scientists sent their own letter to commissioners saying this plan is unlikely to reduce the market demand that drives illegal terrapin trafficking and therefore would not be a viable conservation solution.
“Terrapins are already commercially bred in large numbers in other states, and there is no evidence to suggest that additional operations in Florida would fulfill market demand,” the letter said.
Elise Bennett, with the Center for Biological Diversity, said she supports the scientists.
"When you have captive bred terrapins, and they're being sold on the market, that's always going to create an incentive for people with bad intentions to go out into the wild and take them from the wild," Bennett said. "It's just cheaper to do that. It takes many years and a lot of resources to raise a terrapin from an egg all the way to an adult."
Bennett added that maintaining the current rules is the best way to combat poaching and trafficking.
"It's much easier for law enforcement to catch and stop these poachers, if it's very clear that you simply can't be breeding them or possessing them without very special permits," Bennett said.
New conservation rules, which took effect March, state that taking diamondback terrapins from the wild is prohibited with the exception of collection for scientific research with a permit. Anyone with the turtles as pets before that date could legally keep the animals but had to obtain a no-cost permit.
Additionally, commissioners decided that by March of 2023, all recreational blue crab traps will be required to have rigid funnel openings no larger than 2 x 6 inches at the narrowest point, or 2 x 6-inch bycatch reduction devices installed. These practices can reduce incidental terrapin mortality by keeping terrapins from entering crab traps and are intended to have little impact on blue crab catch, according to the FWC’s website.
The 15 scientists and Bennett also support the FWC staff’s recommendation to maintain current regulations that prohibit captive breeding of diamondback terrapins.
The staff report said they solicited input through a questionnaire and two public webinars targeting stakeholders. Input “was mixed with potential breeders favoring creating a commercial market and non-breeder participants voicing concern over enforcement and oversight of that market.”
“Given the species’ vulnerable life history traits in Florida, coupled with the potential risk of increased harm to native populations through impacts of collection pressure, demand, and contributing to illicit turtle trade, staff recommends the current rules remain unchanged,” according to the memo from Melissa Tucker, director of habitat and species conservation, and Col. Roger Young, law enforcement, to the commission.
Public comments will be accepted in-person during the next FWC meeting, which is open to the public.
- What: FWC meeting on the captive breeding of diamondback terrapins
- When: Nov 30, 2022 at 8:30 am
- Where: Bluegreen’s Bayside Resort and Spa, 4144 Jan Cooley Dr., Panama City, 32408
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Several Opportunities for Rain
Areas of showers and storms will be crossing Texoma into the weekend.
Published: Jun. 1, 2023 at 6:27 PM CDT|Updated: 35 minutes ago
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - An area of showers and storms will move across parts of Texoma this evening and later tonight. Some of the storms my produce some decent downpours and gusty winds. These storms will weaken and shift north of us after midnight. More scattered activity will be possible on Friday, but the best chance for widespread rain and storms comes Friday evening. Highs on Friday will rise into the 80s to near 90. Temperatures will be a little cooler this weekend with more areas of showers showing up from time to time.
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Chances are, at some point this year, you were somewhere in hot weather. Across North America and Europe, temperatures have hit record-breaking highs; and next year likely won’t get much cooler. Unfortunately, not every home is equipped to provide maximum comfort and relief during such weather.
Air conditioning is a North American invention developed at the beginning of the 20th century and one that gained in popularity in the 1940s and 50s; in some parts of the U.S., it’s virtually imperative to have. Not having access to a window unit or central air doesn’t have to be disruptive and uncomfortable, however.
The following are ways to beat the heat without AC, but it’s worth noting that you should familiarize yourself with signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, both of which can be very harmful. This guide is geared towards comfort; if you’re feeling ill, please take the necessary steps to get medical attention.
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Watch the forecast and plan ahead
If you know you’re going to have to endure some hot nights, there are a few things you can do to properly prepare. Invest in blackout curtains to start, which will keep heat from traveling through your windows on those scorching days.
While you want curtains that block heat, you should also seek out cooling bed sheets that breathe. Cotton is a great fabric for your clothes and sheets during the summer; it circulates air well instead of making you feel stuffy. For your bed specifically, opt for bamboo or microfiber sheets. They allow air movement and spread the heat absorbed from your body instead of trapping it like flannels and fleece do. Investing in cooling pillows and cooling towels may be worthwhile; keeping your head, hands, and feet cool will go a long way in keeping your body from overheating.
Changing lightbulbs may be beneficial. Incandescent bulbs give off heat, and when you’re trying to cool in the summer, every little bit helps. Invest in LED bulbs that don’t heat up your home.
In the days ahead of a heat wave, be proactive about doing meal prep. You will want to avoid using an oven or stove when it’s hot; plans meals ahead of time, particularly cold ones, to keep you from turning on heat-emitting appliances.
Ceiling fans are more effective and efficient than we tend to give them credit for. The right ceiling fans can lessen the effects of not having AC, provided you find the right size, shape, a location for one. Ceiling fans don’t actually cool the room – they cool you. The air that’s pushed down helps your body remove excess heat and aids in evaporating perspiration. It’s also worth noting that some fans have a downdraft and updraft option; the former moves counterclockwise and cools the room while the latter can warm up it by spinning clockwise.
Lastly, add some plants in and around your home. Plants outside will absorb sunlight and even block some heat from getting inside if they’re near windows. Inside, plants add moisture to the air through transpiration, and thus increase humidity, which will help cool the air as well.
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Have the curtains drawn to keep the hot air out and close off doors to keep cool air in. Depending on the size of your place, focus on keeping just one or two rooms cool; it’ll take less energy and work. Closing and sealing doors will prevent cool air from traveling to unused spaces.
If possible, dwell in the lower parts of your home; the closer to the ground, the cooler you will be as warm air rises. Some ACs even struggle to cool the upper floors of homes. If possible, consider sleeping in basements or the coolest part of your home.
Fans can be useful for moderate cooling, but if it’s really hot, then they are just blowing warm around. You can help them out if you position a bucket of ice or freezer packs in front of your fans; they will circulate the cooler air instead.
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If the above tips aren’t working
If you haven’t had time to prepare, or the heat is just worse than expected, there are a few last resort choices you can try for instant cooling and temporary relief. Don’t be afraid to put your sheets and pillowcases in the freezer prior to sleeping.
Soak in a cold bath or take a cold shower to lower your body temperature.
Enjoy some cold food and drinks as well. Cooling your core aids in the battle against the heat.
Monitoring outside temperatures may help too; if nighttime is significantly cooler outside than the day, open the windows, remove the curtains, positions your fans, and lets the refreshing as get to you as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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TORONTO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Halo Collective Inc. ("Halo" or the "Company") (NEO: HALO) (OTCQB: HCANF) (Germany: A9KN) today announced its financial and operational results for three months ended March 31, 2022 ("Q1 2022"). Halo's book value- booking investments at actual adjust costs basis after impairments per IFRS guidelines- is $80.7 million. These actual results validate that the Company's fundamental shift in strategy to incubate and spin out cannabis related companies is expected to create significant value for shareholders.
"Marked to market the Company's estimated unrealized gain before taxes at March 31, 2021, on Halo's investment in Akanda was approximately $74.6 million,1" said Kiran Sidhu, CEO, and Director. "We expect that if the intended acquisition and subsequent spin out of PhytoCann SA ("PhytoCann") is completed, it will also create substantial value by delivering meaningful revenue and operating profit contribution.2"
- Akanda Corp. ("Akanda"), Halo's first incubated company, completed its initial public offering and the listing of its common shares (the "Akanda Shares") on NASDAQ in March 2022.
- Halo's consolidated Q1 2022 revenue of $7.6 million declined $2.4 million, or 23.9%, compared to revenue of $9.9 million in Q1 2021. Revenue was impacted by a significant downturn in both the California and Oregon markets. The flower category, which is a leading indicator, sharply declined, with sales falling by 23% in California and 26% in Oregon year over year.3 Adjusted gross profit4 was $1.4 million, or 18.7% gross margin, compared to $2.2 million, or 22.1% gross margin, in Q1 2021.
- Halo's California Wholesale business segment posted positive EBITDA in Q1 2022.
- As of March 31, 2022, the Company had a book value of $80.7 million ($1.65 book value per share).
"In 2022, we intend to develop, grow, and ultimately monetize assets by incubating promising cannabis related businesses while remaining laser focused on optimizing West coast cannabis operations. The planned spinout of Halo Tek Inc. is expected to result in a distribution to all Halo shareholders. The intended acquisition of Phytocann is expected to add significant revenue and EBITDA to the Company in late 2022," said Katie Field, President, and Director.
"Halo's California wholesale business segment is EBITDA positive and scaling. We expect to re-achieve positive EBITDA contribution from the Oregon wholesale business segment in the latter half of 2022," added Joshua Haddox, Chief Operating Officer.
"The Company's California dispensary business segment officially opened in Q1 and is growing quickly. After a six-month ramp-up period per dispensary, we expect the Los Angeles dispensaries in North Hollywood, Westwood, and Hollywood to contribute positive EBITDA," commented Beau McKeon, Senior Vice President of Retail Operations.
- Akanda successfully listed the Akanda Shares on the Nasdaq Capital Market on March 15, 2022, under the ticker symbol "AKAN ."As of March 31, 2022, the Company held a total of 12,674,957 common shares of Akanda, and based on Akanda's listed stock price per NASDAQ of $7.94 per share on March 31, 20225, the Company had an estimated unrealized gain from Halo's Akanda investment of $74.6 million.
- Halo Tek Inc. ("Halo Tek"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Halo, filed a preliminary long form prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada, other than Québec, for the purpose of qualifying the distribution by Halo to holders of Halo's common shares ("Halo Shares") of all of the issued and outstanding common shares in the capital of Halo Tek (the "Halo Tek Shares") as a return of capital (the "Distribution"). Prior to the Distribution, Halo intends to reorganize its technology assets so that Halo Tek is the owner of all the outstanding shares of Halo DispensaryTrack Software Inc., Halo AccuDab Holdings Inc., Halo Cannalift Delivery Inc., Nasalbinoid Natural Devices Corp., 1265292 B.C. Ltd. (d/b/a Cannafeels), and 1275111 B.C. Ltd.
- Halo signed a letter of intent and entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire Phytocann, one of Europe's leading wellness CBD companies. Upon closing the acquisition of PhytoCann, PhytoCann is expected to add substantial net revenue and EBITDA and an impressive CBD-based product lineup to Halo.
- The Company also expects its holding in Elegance Brands, Inc., now known as Sway Energy Corporation ("Sway"), to be listed on a major North American exchange in 2022. Halo holds 9,333,333 shares in Sway, and the listing would allow Halo to monetize the position. The Company further holds 5,000,000 Sway warrants exercisable at a price of $0.75 per Sway share.
The initial phase of Halo's retail rollout is almost complete. As of May 16, 2022, Halo has opened its North Hollywood dispensary under the Budega™ brand. The Company's flagship Westwood dispensary is expected to open by May 27, 2022. The Hollywood location is planned to open by the end of June 2022. After a six-month ramp-up period per store, collectively, dispensaries are expected to contribute $27 million of net revenue and $4 million of operating profit contribution annually.6 The Company is in discussions with numerous other dispensary acquisition targets, but there is no assurance that any transaction will be completed.
California
In Q1 2022, the California wholesale business segment reported revenue of $2.0 million, gross margin of 20.1%, and Adjusted EBITDA7 of $0.1 million. These promising results resulted from:
- Expansion of California's product line to 77 SKUs, including product categories gaining market share.
- Increased distribution from 142 dispensaries on December 31st, 2021, to 163 on March 31 st, 2022. Bad debts have been reduced, and accounts receivable days have decreased.
- Overhauled social media platforms and added brand ambassadors to increase retail sell through and demand at the consumer level.
- Increased white label business reducing fixed overhead costs and contributing to positive net income
- As of April 2022, discontinued operations at Coastal Harvest and consolidated to Outer Galactic Chocolates/Mendocino Distribution and Transportation LLC, which will reduce overheads and increase profitability in Q2 2022.
The Company anticipates Governor Newsom's tax proposal- which would eliminate cultivation tax starting July 2022- if passed, would further increase profitability and growth of the California business segment.
Oregon
Consolidated Oregon wholesale revenue was $4.9 million with a gross profit of $0.7 million, representing a 13.8% gross margin. Notable operating highlights from this quarter include:
- Increased Oregon's product lineup to 422 SKUs targeting growing market categories by March 31st, 2022.
- Decreased distribution of our products to Oregon dispensaries from 478 on December 31, 2021, to 464 on March 31st, 2022; bad debts have been reduced, and accounts receivable days have decreased.
- Further reductions planned of production overheads and "right sizing" of the business for current revenue and future projections.
- Reduction in outdoor cultivation operations both in scope and cost for the 2022 growing season to decrease working capital expenditure and improve cash flow.
In March 2022, the Oregon legislature signed HB4016, a moratorium that inactivates all marijuana license applications received after January 1, 2022, until March 31, 2024. Additionally, it allows the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission to refuse to issue any new marijuana licenses until further notice. Halo anticipates this favorable policy change will decrease saturation and lead to rising wholesale cannabis prices over time. The net effect of this bill is expected to result in an increase in product profitability in the State of Oregon.
Halo Kushbar Retail Inc. ("Kushbar") reported $0.6 million in dispensary revenue and a gross margin of 32.2%. Combined, the three Kushbar stores had $1,678 in adjusted EBITDA8. As Halo assumes management of the Kushbar locations, the Company expects this segment to contribute to profitability. Management has devised a roadmap to improve the three Alberta stores and increase margin.
- Brand: Management intends to rebrand the stores from Kushbar to Budega. While the stores are aesthetically pleasing, the Company believes that the Budega brand promise -- superior quality product, community-centricity, and sunset vibes – will resonate well with Canadian consumers. To achieve this, each store will be refreshed by the end of 2022 with mini makeovers that will reflect that of Budega's U.S. operating retail outlets.
- Performance: To drive sales performance, the Company plans to methodically assess and rationalize the product assortment to ensure the store stocks the highest velocity items. SKUs held in inventory past 30 days must be sold through and replaced with products that our consumer base desires most.
- Experience: The Company intends to implement proprietary operational systems to shift the focus of frontline employees from "clerking" to ensuring customers leave with every need filled and expectations exceeded. In both U.S. and Canadian operations, we will continue to be laser focused on ensuring each guest interaction is thoughtful and complete. Upon exit, the consumer should not have to stop at any other dispensary for cannabis products.
- Loyalty: Halo believes the current Kushbar loyalty program can be improved by applying the successful Budega approach. By implementing the Budega loyalty program, the Company anticipates Kushbar stores will experience improved sell through, overall guest experience leading to more frequent purchases, larger basket size, and higher average ticket size.
Halo corporate overheads were $10.6 million in Q1 2022 compared to $10.9 million in Q4 2021, a 3% decrease. The Company expects more significant reductions through 2022. These reductions include, but are not limited to:
- Professional and legal fees are expected to decline as Halo Tek spins out, the pace of smaller acquisitions declines, and more professional and legal services have been brought in house.
- Executive salaries are expected to be paid in cash by Q3 2022, reducing aggregate costs by 50%.
- General and administrative costs are expected to decline as travel costs abate.
Halo will host a live webinar at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, to discuss its results. To access the webinar, visit https://conferencingportals.com/event/qzlwFzzt. The webinar will also be available on a telephonic replay after the event until May 25, 2022. To access the replay, dial 1-(800) 770-2030 (toll free) or (647) 362-9199 (international) and enter conference ID: 45805.
Please email all questions in advance to info@haloco.com.
Complete results are reported in the Company's condensed interim consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2022, and associated management's discussion and analysis (the "Q1 2022 MD&A").
Halo is a multi-national incubation company with assets and operations centered in both THC and non-THC sectors. For the THC sector, Halo is focused on the West Coast of the United States where it has vertically integrated operations covering the entire value chain from seed to sale. Halo cultivates, extracts, manufactures, and distributes quality cannabis flower, pre-rolls, vape carts, edibles, and concentrates. Halo sells these products under a portfolio of brands including Hush™, Winberry Farms™, Williams Wonder Farms, its retail brand Budega™, and under license agreements with Papa's Herb®, DNA Genetics, and FlowerShop*. Halo has opened a dispensary in Los Angeles under the Budega™ brand in North Hollywood and plans to open two more in Hollywood, and Westwood in the second quarter of 2022. Halo also operates three Kushbar retail cannabis stores located in Alberta, Canada.
In the non-THC sector, Halo is expanding into health and wellness categories including CBD and functional supplements such as nootropic nutraceuticals and non-psychotropic mushrooms. Halo, through a series of acquisitions, has product offerings in the form of beverages (H2C Beverages), dissolvable strips (Dissolve Medical), capsules (Hushrooms™), and topical supplements (Hatshe) with proposed national distribution via a strategic agreement with SWAY Energy Corporation. Halo has entered a letter of intent to acquire Phytocann Holdings, one of Europe's leading wellness CBD consumer packaged goods companies with a portfolio of value and premium brands including Ivory, Harvest Laboratoires, Easy Weed, Kanolia, Herboristerie Alexandra, Buddies and Ghosty Buds.
As an incubator, Halo has successfully acquired and integrated a variety of companies which were subsequently reorganized to create Akanda Corp. (NASDAQ: AKAN), an international medical cannabis and wellness company, of which Halo currently owns approximately 44% of the common shares. Halo has also acquired a range of software development assets, including CannPOS, Cannalift, CannaFeels, and a discrete sublingual dosing technology, Accudab. Halo intends to reorganize these entities (including their intellectual property and patent applications) into a subsidiary called Halo Tek Inc., and to complete a distribution of the shares of Halo Tek Inc. to shareholders on record, at a date to be determined.
For further information regarding Halo, see Halo's disclosure documents on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
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Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted EBITDA are non-IFRS financial measures that the Company uses to assess its operating performance and does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS. Management defines Adjusted Gross Profit as Gross Profit adjusted for fair value gains or losses on biological assets, and impairments included in cost of goods sold. Management defines Adjusted EBITDA as earnings (loss) before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization, as adjusted for non-cash items. These non-IFRS measures are provided to assist management and investors in determining the Company's operating performance. The Company also believes that securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties frequently use these non-IFRS measures in the evaluation of companies, many of which present similar metrics when reporting their results. As other companies may calculate these non-IFRS measures differently than the Company, these metrics may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. We caution readers that Adjusted EBITDA should not be substituted for determining net loss as an indicator of operating results, or as a substitute for cash flows from operating and investing activities. For a reconciliation of Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted EBITDA, please refer to "Non-IFRS Measures" in the Q1 2022 MD&A, which is available on the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com.
This press release contains certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation and may also contain statements that may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking information and forward-looking statements are not representative of historical facts or information or current condition, but instead represent only Halo's beliefs regarding future events, plans or objectives, many of which, by their nature, are inherently uncertain and outside of Halo's control. Generally, such forward-looking information or forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or may contain statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "will continue", "will occur" or "will be achieved". Forward-looking information may relate to anticipated events or results including, but not limited to the expected results of operations and changes to operating expenses currently expected by management, the number of stores to be added by the end of the year, management's plans regarding its portfolio of cannabis businesses, the proposed acquisition of PhytoCann, revenue outlook, the expected contribution from the Company's California dispensaries and the expected opening date thereof, the time and place for the Company's earnings call, the Company's expansion plans regarding Canada, the expected size and capabilities of the final facility planned at Ukiah Ventures, the size of Halo's planned cultivation facility in Northern California, and the proposed spin-off by Halo Tek Inc.
By identifying such information and statements in this manner, Halo is alerting the reader that such information and statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such information and statements. In addition, in connection with the forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release, Halo has made certain assumptions. Although Halo believes that the assumptions and factors used in preparing, and the expectations contained in, the forward-looking information and statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on such information and statements, and no assurance or guarantee can be given that such forward-looking information and statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information and statements. Among others, the key factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking information and statements are the following: inability of management to successfully integrate the operations of acquired businesses, changes in the consumer market for cannabis products, changes in the expected outcomes of the proposed changes to Halo's operations, delays in obtaining required licenses or approvals necessary for the build-out of Oregon operations, dispensaries or Canadian operations, the proposed spin-out with Halo Tek Inc., delays or unforeseen costs incurred in connection with construction, the ability of competitors to scale operations in Northern California, delays or unforeseen difficulties in connection with the cultivation and harvest of Halo's raw material, changes in general economic, business and political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; and the other risks disclosed in the Company's annual information form dated March 31, 2021 and other disclosure documents available on the Company's profile at www.sedar.com. Should one or more of these risks, uncertainties or other factors materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information or statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
The forward-looking information and forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and Halo does not undertake to update any forward-looking information and/or forward-looking statements that are contained or referenced herein, except in accordance with applicable securities laws. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking information and statements attributable to Halo or persons acting on its behalf is expressly qualified in its entirety by this notice.
This press release contains a financial outlook within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws. The financial outlook has been prepared to provide an outlook for annual net revenues and operating profit for the Company's three Budega dispensaries, following a ramp-up period of six-months per location and may not be appropriate for any other purpose. The financial outlook has been prepared based on several assumptions including the assumptions discussed under the heading "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements" above and assumptions with respect to market conditions, pricing, and demand. The actual results for any period will likely vary from the amounts set forth in these projections and such variations may be material. The Company and its management believe that the financial outlook has been prepared on a reasonable basis. However, because this information is highly subjective and subject to numerous risks, including the risks discussed under the heading "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Information and Statements" above, it should not be relied on as necessarily indicative of future results.
This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A Pineville, Mo., couple has been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in the kidnapping and murder of a pregnant Arkansas woman.
Amber Waterman, 42, and her husband, Jamie Waterman, 42, were charged in a two-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Springfield, Mo. Today’s indictment replaces separate criminal complaints that charged the Watermans with the same crimes on Nov. 3, 2022. The Watermans remain in federal custody.
Amber Waterman is charged with one count of kidnapping resulting in death. The indictment alleges that, between Oct. 31 and Nov. 2, 2022, Amber Waterman kidnapped Ashley Bush in order to claim her unborn child as her own. She allegedly transported Ashley Bush from Maysville, Arkansas, to Pineville. The indictment alleges the kidnapping resulted in her death.
Jamie Waterman is charged with one count of being an accessory after the fact to kidnapping resulting in death. The indictment alleges that he assisted Amber Waterman, in order to hinder and prevent her apprehension, trial, and punishment, knowing she had committed the offense of kidnapping resulting in death.
The charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.
This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Stephanie L. Wan and James J. Kelleher. It was investigated by the FBI, the Benton County, Ark., Sheriff’s Department, and the McDonald County, Mo., Sheriff’s Department in conjunction with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Western District of Arkansas and the Benton County, Ark., Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/couple-indicted-for-kidnapping-and-murdering-pregnant-arkansas-woman/ | 2022-11-17 03:18:42 | 1 | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/couple-indicted-for-kidnapping-and-murdering-pregnant-arkansas-woman/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in to the Supreme Court, shattering a glass ceiling as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court.
The 51-year-old Jackson is the court’s 116th justice and she took the place Thursday of the justice she once worked for. Justice Stephen Breyer’s retirement took effect at noon.
Moments later, joined by her family, Jackson recited the two oaths required of Supreme Court justices, one administered by Breyer and the other by Chief Justice John Roberts.
“With a full heart, I accept the solemn responsibility of supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States and administering justice without fear or favor, so help me God,” Jackson said in a statement issued by the court. “I am truly grateful to be part of the promise of our great Nation. I extend my sincerest thanks to all of my new colleagues for their warm and gracious welcome.”
Roberts welcomed Jackson “to the court and our common calling.” The ceremony was streamed live on the court’s website.
Jackson, a federal judge since 2013, is joining three other women, Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett — the first time four women will serve together on the nine-member court.
Biden nominated Jackson in February, a month after Breyer, 83, announced he would retire at the end of the court’s term, assuming his successor had been confirmed. Breyer’s earlier-than-usual announcement and the condition he attached was a recognition of the Democrats’ tenuous hold on the Senate in an era of hyper-partisanship, especially surrounding federal judgeships.
The Senate confirmed Jackson’s nomination in early April, by a 53-47 mostly party-line vote that included support from three Republicans.
Jackson had been in a sort of judicial limbo since, remaining a judge on the federal appeals court in Washington, D.C., but not hearing any cases. Biden elevated her to that court from the district judgeship to which she was appointed by President Barack Obama.
Jackson will be able to begin work immediately, but the court will have just finished the bulk of its work until the fall, apart from emergency appeals that occasionally arise. That will give her time to settle in and familiarize herself with the roughly two dozen cases the court already has agreed to hear starting in October as well as hundreds of appeals that will pile up over the summer.
The court issued final opinions earlier Thursday after a momentous and rancorous term that included overturning Roe v. Wade’s guarantee of the right to an abortion. One of Thursday’s decisions limited how the Environmental Protection Agency can use the nation’s main anti-air pollution law to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants, a blow to the fight against climate change. | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/jackson-to-be-sworn-in-as-breyer-retires-from-supreme-court/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all | 2022-06-30 16:39:09 | 1 | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/jackson-to-be-sworn-in-as-breyer-retires-from-supreme-court/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. officials are touting bioethanol in Japan, which trails other nations on using the green fuel made from corn and other crops.
The U.S. is a top grower of corn, and an embassy official said the U.S. would be “a reliable supplier” of bioethanol.
“American ethanol is a powerful tool for Japan to address climate change, support consumers facing high prices and strengthen energy security,” Aaron Forsberg, minister for economic affairs at the U.S. Embassy, said at a conference center in Tokyo.
Cooperation on biofuel between the U.S. and Japan is part of a larger partnership between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in defense, technology and climate change.
A workshop Wednesday in Tokyo provided an opportunity for Japanese government, academics and industry representatives to learn more about bioethanol from American experts.
Bioethanol can be fuel for vehicles and planes and offers a cleaner alternative to petroleum.
Compared to countries like the U.S and Brazil, where bioethanol is commonly used, Japan is playing catch-up. The need for alternative fuels has grown more pressing with the war in Ukraine and worries about rising oil prices and climate change.
Japan imports almost all its oil, as well as its bioethanol. Japan has denounced the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but has yet to eliminate its Russian oil imports, as it has pledged.
“Japan has set an important goal to be carbon neutral by 2050,” Yuki Sadamitsu, director-general of the Natural Resources and Fuel Department at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, told the workshop.
Boosting the use of bioethanol will be crucial in realizing that goal, Sadamitsu added.
Forsberg noted Japan was among the lowest in the world in its rate of blending ethanol with gasoline at about 1.7%, and urged Japan to boost that to 3%, noting there was “ample room to grow.”
The U.S. can show how to make the blend while maintaining vehicle compatibility and discuss costs and benefits, as well as providing a steady supply, he said.
“As Japan updates its transport biofuel policy for the next several years, we look forward to sharing our experience of expanding the use of biofuels,” said Forsberg.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon environmental regulators have issued a $2.7 million fine to an electric charging company over accusations it sold fraudulent credits through the agency’s clean fuels program.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality said Friday it discovered Thompson Technical Services, or TTS Charging, sold over $2 million in fraudulent credits, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported.
The program, implemented in 2016, is designed to help the state reduce its greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector by 37% by 2035. It provides credits as incentives to companies that produce transportation fuels like electricity or biofuels. Those companies can then sell credits to other companies in order for them to comply with state emissions rules.
According to DEQ, TTS Charging falsely claimed more than 16,000 in credits in June, alleging it dispensed nearly 15 million kilowatt hours of electricity from three vehicle charging stations.
“They hadn’t dispensed any electricity, they hadn’t even set up the charging stations,” said Harry Esteve, a spokesperson for the agency.
The company then sold the credits for nearly $1.8 million to oil and natural gas transportation company, Elbow River Marketing, based in Canada.
The state agency has revoked TTS Charging’s account with the clean fuels program. The agency has ordered the company to purchase legitimate credits to replace the ones it falsely claimed and sold, and pay the civil penalty of $2.7 million.
Since its inception, the clean fuels program has reduced 7.6 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions, the agency said.
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A roundup of the week's most newsworthy auto and transport industry press releases from PR Newswire, including a new safety plan for Norfolk Southern and the new Dodge Hornet.
NEW YORK, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the auto and transportation industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
- Norfolk Southern announces six-point safety plan
These enhanced safety measures follow the Feb. 23 release of the NTSB's preliminary report, which traced the derailment and the initial fire to an overheated axle on car number 23, which was carrying plastic pellets. - Amelia Earhart Car Added to National Historic Vehicle Register
Amelia Earhart's 1937 Cord 812 Phaeton will be the 33rd vehicle to be inducted into the National Historic Vehicle Register, the only federally recognized program to document the historical and cultural significance of the automobile. - Stellantis Partners With Detroit-based Vehya to Become One of Its Preferred EV Charger Installers for US Dealers
"We've found that our easy-to-use platform combined with an account manager for point of contact gives dealers peace of mind and minimizes barriers, especially in cases when dealing with utility company upgrades to sites," states Etta Salaj, business manager at Vehya. - Ideanomics subsidiary US Hybrid, Mi-Jack to develop hydrogen powered rubber tire gantry crane
The fossil diesel crane will be converted to hydrogen power as a step towards Ideanomics' decarbonization effort. - Honda Reveals New Prototype Autonomous Work Vehicle at CONEXPO 2023
Jason VanBuren, systems engineering manager at American Honda Motor Co., Inc., said, "We believe the Honda AWV can be a valuable solution to supporting construction teams while also enhancing worksite efficiencies and safety." - Kelley Blue Book's Car Recalls 101: What Vehicle Owners Need to Know to Stay Safe
Brian Moody, executive editor for Kelley Blue Book, said, "Drivers need to understand that a recall usually will not cost you a dime to repair. Any defect affecting a vehicle's safety can trigger a recall, and car manufacturers must fix defects from recalls for free if the vehicle is less than 16 years old." - Hyundai Mobis Introduces Electronic Leveling Control for EVs and PBVs
A new system that automatically adjusts the height of vehicles depending on the purpose, for example, to protect electric vehicle (EV) batteries, increase driving range, and make it easier to get in and out of vehicles will soon be made available in the market. - Conductor fatally injured in Cleveland
Louis Shuster, a Norfolk Southern conductor, was fatally injured early Tuesday morning at the Cleveland-Cliffs Cleveland Works property in Cleveland, Ohio. The conductor was reportedly struck by a dump truck as a Norfolk Southern train was moving through a crossing at the facility. - All-new Dodge Hornet Takes the Country by Swarm The first electrified performance hybrid vehicle from Dodge is equipped with 288 horsepower, 383 lb.-ft of torque, can reach 0-60 in 5.6 seconds, and offers more than 30 miles of all-electric range.
- itselectric Raises $2.2M Pre-Seed Funding Round to Close the Urban EV Charging Gap The electric vehicle curbside charging company aims to provide charging in urban communities. To optimize urban infrastructure conducive to electric vehicle charging, itselectric's solution is to create a sleek, low-profile curbside charger that provides revenue sharing for property owners [and] plentiful access to EV drivers [with] zero impact on municipal budgets."
- Indian Motorcycle & Jack Daniel's® Celebrate American Craftsmanship with Old No. 7®-Inspired, Limited-Edition Indian Chief Bobber Dark Horse
Hand painted and highly exclusive, Indian Motorcycle will produce only 177 units for global distribution.
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WFO BINGHAMTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, August 20, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Binghamton NY
559 PM EDT Sat Aug 20 2022
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of central Delaware
County through 630 PM EDT...
At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Delhi, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
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Delhi, Meredith, Hamden, Andes and East Delhi.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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Baseball players get frustrated at work, just like the rest of us. Jarred Kelenic, outfielder for the Seattle Mariners, got frustrated at work on Wednesday night after he struck out against the Minnesota Twins.
Unfortunately, Kelenic's frustration led to him kicking a water cooler. And that kick broke a bone in his foot, landing him on the IL.
The at-bat that got Kelenic so twisted was in the bottom of the ninth inning. The Twins were leading 6-3, but with two runners already on base, the Mariners had a chance to slide a little closer to the Twins — or maybe even tie the game. Kelenic faced reliever Jhoan Durán, who currently sports a 2.11 ERA. But Kelenic, who is having the best season of his career (hitting .252/.320/.439), worked a nine-pitch at-bat against Durán.
That's the kind of lengthy at-bat where you expect something major to happen at the end. But Kelenic struck out. And when he got back to the dugout, he kicked a water cooler with his left foot. X-Rays showed a broken bone, forcing him into a walking boot and out of the lineup for the foreseeable future.
So the Mariners lost 6-3 to the Twins, and also lost Kelenic in the process. He spoke to the media from the dugout prior to Thursday's game, and was overcome with emotion. He felt he'd let his emotions get to him after the strikeout and is letting his teammates down.
Jarred Kelenic was so upset with the injury. That he couldn’t speak for a few minutes. He said he let his teammates down. pic.twitter.com/aSnY792R2K
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) July 20, 2023
Part of Kelenic’s opening comments pic.twitter.com/ycR8dM4qbF
— Ryan Divish (@RyanDivish) July 20, 2023
Seattle placed Kelenic on the injured list on Thursday afternoon, and weren't able to give a defined timeline for his return. To fill the open spot on the roster they called up outfielder Cade Marlowe from Triple-A, who will make his major league debut on Thursday in the series finale against the Twins. | https://www.star945.com/news/national/mariners-jarred/ZJB7L2CWUUUZG35XRQTAWZ65D4/ | 2023-07-20 21:34:24 | 0 | https://www.star945.com/news/national/mariners-jarred/ZJB7L2CWUUUZG35XRQTAWZ65D4/ |
Family of four.
Brittany and Patrick Mahomes announced on Instagram they are expecting their second child.
The newlyweds shared photos featuring their 15-month-old daughter Sterling sporting a pink t-shirt that read, "I have a secret to tell you." Standing in between her parents, the tot also held up a sign stating, "Baby sister duties coming soon."
In another pic, the current family of three smiled as they held up an ultrasound photo.
"Round Two" the couple captioned the snaps, which were shared on each of their Instagram grids on May 29.
Just last month, Brittany played coy about her future motherhood plans during an Q&A session on Instagram where she was bombarded with baby questions.
"Ok, y'all really out here wanting us to have another baby," she responded on April 5, adding, "We don't exactly know yet! Y'all need to calm down."
However, she did tell a fan that constantly having her "best friend" with her is one of the best parts about being a mother.
"She makes me the happiest and even on my bad days I truly love being with her and doing things with her," she said of Sterling. "I love watching her grow up every day and start to be able to do things on her own!"
The big baby news comes two months after Brittany and the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback tied the knot in a lavish ceremony in Maui, Hawaii.
"Brittany and Patrick's wedding day was very peaceful and fun," a source exclusively told E! News about the March 12 event. "They really did look so in love; they never left each other's side."
Patrick and Brittany, both 26, started dating in high school and recently marked 10 years together.
As Brittany wrote in a June 2020 Instagram post, along with a pic of the two on a football field, "Always & Forever by your side." | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1332783/brittany-and-patrick-mahomes-expecting-baby-no-2 | 2022-05-30 01:05:27 | 1 | https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1332783/brittany-and-patrick-mahomes-expecting-baby-no-2 |
-- Siguler Guff makes significant donation to the EPAM Ukraine Assistance Fund to provide critical resources and medical care to Ukrainians --
-- Separately, Siguler Guff donates humanitarian aid to local hospital in Odesa --
NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Siguler Guff & Company, LP, a leading global multi-strategy private markets investment firm with approximately $17 billion of assets under management, today announced that it has teamed up with EPAM Systems, Inc., a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, and has made a significant donation to Ukraine through the EPAM Ukraine Assistance Fund. The funds will provide critical resources and medical care to Ukrainians affected by the tragic war and ongoing crisis in that nation. In addition to the Firm's contribution, Siguler Guff has also committed to matching any donations to the EPAM Ukraine Assistance Fund made by the Firm's employees and limited partners.
Established by EPAM Systems, Inc., the EPAM Ukraine Assistance Fund supports organizations that provide critical medical supplies, safe shelter, hot meals, hygiene supplies, transport to safe areas, counseling and other humanitarian assistance to those affected by the war.
Separately, Siguler Guff announced that it has made a meaningful donation to Into-Sana Hospital, located in Odesa, an 80-bed facility that treats local citizens on a private basis. More recently, the hospital has been treating displaced persons from war-affected regions of Ukraine and has given up one-third of its ambulance capacity to the Ukraine Defense force. All donated funds will go directly towards necessary expenses and humanitarian purposes: medical supplies, emergency procedures for those who cannot afford them and salaries for doctors and staff who have been working there without pay since the beginning of the war.
Siguler Guff has been an investor in the Ukraine region for years, specifically through EPAM Systems, Inc., GlobalLogic Inc. and other IT sector investments, and has helped to create tens of thousands of Ukrainian jobs. The Firm said it will continue to provide meaningful support for Ukrainian humanitarian causes and organizations.
"We appreciate the support of the Siguler Guff team and their generous contribution to the EPAM Ukraine Assistance Fund," said Elaina Shekhter, SVP, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer at EPAM. "Our hearts continue to be with Ukraine, our Ukrainian colleagues and their families, and the Ukrainian people."
Drew Guff, Managing Director and Founding Partner of Siguler Guff, said, "As a long-time partner of EPAM, we have a deep personal connection to the people of Ukraine and remain committed to supporting our colleagues and friends on the ground with critical resources. From the onset, EPAM has been taking every action possible to help employees and their families in Ukraine. Through the EPAM Ukrainian Assistance Fund, we're proud to further this commitment by helping those most vulnerable."
To learn more about the EPAM Ukraine Assistance Fund and how to donate, click here: www.epam.com/support-ukraine-donation.
About Siguler Guff:
Siguler Guff is a leading global multi-strategy private markets investment firm, which together with its affiliates, has approximately $17 billion of assets under management, as of June 30, 2022, and over 25 years of investment experience. Siguler Guff seeks to generate strong, risk adjusted returns by focusing opportunistically on market niches. Siguler Guff's core investment strategies include opportunistic and private credit, small business private equity, distressed real estate and emerging markets. Siguler Guff's investment products include direct investment funds, multi-manager funds and customized separate accounts. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in New York, Siguler Guff maintains offices in Boston, London, Moscow, Mumbai, São Paulo, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Houston, TX. To learn more about Siguler Guff, please visit www.sigulerguff.com.
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Miami mayor and GOP presidential hopeful Francis Suarez says Uyghurs stumble was due to pronunciation
By Sydney Kashiwagi
(CNN) — Miami Mayor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Francis Suarez reiterated that he fumbled over a question regarding the plight of Uyghur Muslims because he is used to a different way of saying their name.
“I was definitely caught off guard,” Suarez said Wednesday on “CNN This Morning.” Suarez told CNN’s Pamela Brown that he is “used to the Turkish pronunciation of the word” adding “it’s spelled phonetically and a little differently.”
In an interview last month on Hugh Hewitt’s radio show, the Miami mayor indicated he was unfamiliar with the plight of Uyghur Muslims, a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority in China whose treatment has been the subject of worldwide condemnation for years.
“Will you be talking about the Uyghurs in your campaign?” Hewitt asked.
Suarez responded, “The what?”
At the end of the interview, Suarez told Hewitt, “You gave me homework, Hugh. I’ll look at – what was it? What’d you call it, a weeble?”
Following his gaffe on the radio show, Suarez denied to CNN that he was unaware of the Uyghur situation and the human rights abuses China is accused of committing.
“Of course, I am well aware of the suffering of the Uyghurs in China. They are being enslaved because of their faith. China has a deplorable record on human rights and all people of faith suffer there. I didn’t recognize the pronunciation my friend Hugh Hewitt used,” Suarez said in a statement to CNN at the time.
China’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims has been the subject of a great deal of international condemnation. In 2021, the State Department officially determined China is committing genocide and crimes against humanity against Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minorities in the northwestern region of Xinjing. The following year, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights found China’s treatment of Uyghurs constituted “crimes against humanity.”
China denies allegations of such human rights abuses in Xinjiang. It has insisted that its reeducation camps are necessary for preventing religious extremism and terrorism in the area, which is home to about 11 million Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim ethnic minority that speak a language closely related to Turkish and have their own distinct culture.
The situation has reached the two most recent presidents of the United States. Then-President Donald Trump in 2020 signed a bill that aimed to punish China and officials responsible for carrying out torture and human rights abuses against the Uyghur Muslim population through sanctions, including asset blocking, visa revocation and ineligibility for entry into the United States.
President Joe Biden also signed a law in 2021 banning imports from China’s Xinjiang region in response to the country’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims.
“I think the US president has to address fundamental human rights abuses, whether they be religious persecution, whether they be putting people like the Uyghurs … in concentration camps, where they’re potentially shot if they try to escape, where they’re being indoctrinated,” Suarez continued to say Wednesday when asked how he would address tensions between the Uyghurs and China. “I mean, that should all be part of our foreign policy.”
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LONDON (AP) — Rishi Sunak became Britain’s third prime minister this year on Tuesday, tasked with taming an economic crisis that has left the country’s finances in a precarious state and millions struggling to pay their food and energy bills.
Sunak, who is the U.K.’s first leader of color, met King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, where the monarch officially asked the new leader of the governing Conservative Party to form a government, as is tradition.
Sunak clinched the leadership position Monday, seen by his party as a safe pair of hands to stabilize an economy sliding toward recession — and stem its own plunging popularity, after the brief, disastrous term of Liz Truss.
Her package of unfunded tax cuts spooked financial markets with the prospect of ballooning debt, drove the pound to record lows and forced the Bank of England to intervene — weakening Britain’s fragile economy and obliterating Truss’ authority within her party.
In one of his first acts, Sunak announced he would retain Treasury chief Jeremy Hunt, appointed by Truss to steady the markets two weeks ago amid the turmoil. His removal would have set off new tremors.
Sunak — at 42 the youngest British leader in more than 200 years — acknowledged the scale of his challenge as well as the skepticism of a British public alarmed at the state of the economy and weary of a Conservative Party soap opera that has chewed through two prime ministers in as many months.
“I fully appreciate how hard things are,” Sunak said outside the prime minister’s 10 Downing Street residence. “And I understand, too, that I have work to do to restore trust after all that has happened. All I can say is that I am not daunted.”
Sunak immediately set about appointing a Cabinet, aiming to put his stamp on the government while bringing in people from different wings of the Conservative Party.
He removed about a dozen members of Truss’ government, but kept several senior figures in place besides Hunt, including Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and Defense Secretary Ben Wallace.
Home Secretary Suella Braverman, who resigned last week in a move that helped trigger Truss’ downfall, got her job back. A leading light of the Conservatives’ right wing, Braverman is charged with fulfilling a controversial, stalled plan to send some asylum seekers arriving in Britain on a one-way trip to Rwanda.
Sunak also brought back faces from the era of Truss’ predecessor, Boris Johnson, including Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab and Cabinet veteran Michael Gove.
Sunak aims to assemble an experienced Cabinet whose competence can erase memories of the missteps and U-turns of the past months. But the right-of-center party’s divisions over immigration, relations with Europe and other big issues, remain deep. Allies of Truss and the scandal-plagued Johnson who have been sidelined or demoted from government can now nurture grievances from Parliament’s back benches.
“This is not a fresh start. It’s the same Conservative cabinet of chaos,” opposition Labour Party lawmaker Rosena Allin-Khan said on Twitter.
When he was Treasury chief, Sunak became popular with the public by handing out billions in support to shuttered businesses and laid-off workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
But now he will have to oversee tax hikes and public spending cuts as he tries to bring inflation and government debt under control. A wave of strikes over pay that has already seen walkouts by railway staff, telecoms workers, garbage collectors, lawyers and dockworkers is likely to spread.
Acknowledging “difficult decisions to come,” Sunak tried to draw a line under the chaos that engulfed Truss and Johnson. He said his government “will have integrity, professionalism and accountability at every level.”
Opponents already depict Sunak as out of touch with the concerns of ordinary people because of his privileged private school background, previous career as a hedge fund manager and vast wealth.
Much of Sunak’s fortune comes through his wife Akshata Murty, whose father is the billionaire founder of Indian IT firm Infosys. The couple is worth 730 million pounds ($826 million), according to the Sunday Times Rich List.
In April 2022, it emerged that Murty did not pay U.K. tax on her overseas income. The practice was legal — and Murty soon agreed to relinquish it — but it looked bad at a time when millions of Britons were struggling to make ends meet.
Sunak’s victory is a remarkable reversal of fortune just weeks after he lost to Truss in a Conservative election to replace Johnson.
Sunak was chosen as Conservative leader on Monday after becoming the only candidate to clear the nomination threshold of 100 lawmakers. Sunak defeated House of Commons Leader Penny Mordaunt — who keeps that job in his government — and Johnson, who failed to rally enough support for a comeback bid.
Next Sunak has to prepare for a budget statement, scheduled to be delivered by Hunt on Oct. 31, that will set out how the government plans to come up with billions of pounds (dollars) to fill a fiscal hole created by soaring inflation and a sluggish economy — and exacerbated by Truss’ destabilizing plans.
Truss announced her resignation last week and departed Tuesday after making a defiant public statement in Downing Street, seven weeks to the day after she was appointed prime minister.
Truss offered a defense of her low-tax vision, saying she was “more convinced than ever that we need to be bold and confront the problems we face.”
She leaves a Conservative Party trailing the left-of-center Labour Party in opinion polls. Sunak has at most two years to turn its fortunes around. There does not need to be an election until the end of 2024, though public pressure to call an early poll is growing.
Jill Rutter, of the Institute for Government, said Sunak’s task was to show the Conservatives “are capable of governing in a fair way in the national interest.”
“If they continue to look like a party that is incapable of making decisions, incapable of making those decisions stick, then they will probably deserve to be punished by the electorate next time round,” she said.
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USPS Embraces America's Furry Friends With New Love Forever Stamps
Published: Dec. 19, 2022 at 12:00 PM CST|Updated: 2 hours ago
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide.
The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 163 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is implementing a 10-year transformation plan, Delivering for America, to modernize the postal network, restore long-term financial sustainability, dramatically improve service across all mail and shipping categories, and maintain the organization as one of America's most valued and trusted brands.
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.
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WFO EUREKA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, January 15, 2023
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FLOOD WARNING
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1130 AM PST Fri Jan 13 2023
...The National Weather Service in Eureka CA has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in California...
Russian River near Hopland affecting Mendocino County.
For the Russian River...including areas around Hwy 101 near Hopland
and surrounding areas ...Minor flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Additional information is available at weather.gov/eka.
The next statement will be issued this evening at 1130 PM PST.
...FLOOD WARNING IS NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO EARLY SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast to occur along the Russian River
near Hopland.
* WHERE...Russian River near Hopland. This includes stretches along
Highway 101 near Hopland, Highway 175 near the Russsian River
Bridge and portions of Highway 222 near Ukiah as well as
surrounding low lying areas.
* WHEN...From this morning to Sunday afternoon. The River is
expected to receed below flood stage by late Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Significant flooding of Highway 175 at the
approaches to the Russian River bridge. Minor flooding of Highway
222 near Ukiah, and in crop land along the left and right banks of
the Russian River near Hopland.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:45 AM PST Friday the stage was 9.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river will rise above flood stage late this
afternoon cresting to 16.0 feet just after midnight tonight.
It will then fall below flood stage tomorrow morning to 14.3
feet late tomorrow morning. It will rise above flood stage
again early tomorrow afternoon to 17.1 feet early Sunday
morning. It will then fall below flood stage again late
Sunday morning to 12.4 feet late Sunday evening. It will rise
to 14.7 feet early Monday afternoon. It will then fall again
and remain below flood stage.
- Flood stage is 15.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
16.9 feet on 12/29/2010.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
...FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH A RIVER FLOOD WARNING...
The Flood Watch is replaced by a river flood warning
for the Russian River near Hopland.
- At 8:45 AM PST Thursday, January 12 the stage was 13.5 feet.
- Forecast...Flood stage may be reached this evening.
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Jeremy Rhoden: Pollinators in your garden
By this time of year, it’s likely you have seen many insect pollinators flying around outdoors, including butterflies, moths, wasps and bees. These individuals are not just going from one buffet to the other; they are assisting in the reproduction process of our flowering plants, including our food crops. An estimated 75% of flowering plants on Earth are dependent on pollinators for reproduction, which ultimately leads to the production of fruit, vegetables and flowers.
As urban development continues to spread throughout Florida, so does the decline in pollinator population. It’s important for us to continue providing food and habitat for our pollinators. You can help by planting a pollinator or butterfly garden, regardless of the amount of land space you have.
A pollinator garden is one that provides flowers to attract pollinators, and include nectar, pollen and shelter. A butterfly garden is considered the same as a pollinator garden, except that it also includes the host plants for the butterfly species, whether they bloom often or not.
A host plant is where a butterfly will lay its eggs and hatch larvae caterpillars that will consume the leaves and other parts of the host plant. While this might seem like the caterpillars are destroying the plant, these plant species will typically grow back relatively quickly, as they are dependent on this pollinator species.
Whether your outdoor space is on 5 acres or you just have a front porch, you can maintain plants that are pollinator-friendly. Many options are available at your local nursery, but always ask the nursery staff if the plants have been treated with pesticides prior to installing them in your landscape. Pollinator plants found in general box-store garden centers have been treated and will take some time before they are no longer poisonous to insect species.
Keep in mind that flies, beetles and even mosquitoes also are pollinators. In fact, the main food source of mosquitos is flower nectar. It doesn’t make them any less annoying, but be aware and see if you spot any pollinating your flowers before they come to you for protein.
You can find more information on pollinator/butterfly gardening, with elements to include in the garden, at blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/polkco/2018/05/04/gardening-for-pollinators. For pollinator plant options, visit gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/design/gardening-with-wildlife/bee-plants.html.
July to-do list
Annuals/bedding plants: Plant coleus, celosia, ornamental pepper or torenia.
Herbs: With the summer temperatures being high, it is best to start herbs from seedlings rather than from seed. You can see more about herb options at edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_herbs.
Vegetables: Plant okra and southern peas during July, and if you’re up for a challenge, start planting pumpkin seeds — but beware of the mildew diseases that may come with the summer rains. If you don’t want to fight the heat right now, use this time to solarize your garden beds for fall planting. It takes about four to six weeks to kill off nematodes, weeds and diseases.
Palms: Rainy season is a great time to plant new palms! Ensure to support new palms with braces for six to eight months, and do not nail the braces into the palm trunk. For more information, visit edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_palms.
Lawn: Prior to taking action with lawn problems, make sure you know the culprit first. Only treat affected areas, and ensure the problem is not from a sprinkler malfunction. If you have questions, contact your local Extension office.
— Jeremy Rhoden is the Urban and Residential Horticulture Extension Agent and Master Gardener Volunteer Coordinator at the UF/IFAS Extension Marion County. For more information, contact the office at 671-8400. The Extension Service is located at 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala, FL 34470. | https://www.gainesville.com/story/lifestyle/2023/07/02/jeremy-rhoden-pollinators-in-your-garden/70356791007/ | 2023-07-02 14:35:45 | 1 | https://www.gainesville.com/story/lifestyle/2023/07/02/jeremy-rhoden-pollinators-in-your-garden/70356791007/ |
In the five months that Jennifer Anne Hall was a respiratory therapist at Hedrick Medical Center, the rural Missouri hospital experienced 18 “code blue” incidents — an alarming increase in sudden cardiac arrest events for a hospital that historically averaged one of them a year, according to a police investigator.
Nine of those patients died, and nine recovered. Twenty years later, Hall was charged this month with first-degree murder in one of the deaths — that of 75-year-old Fern Franco.
Livingston County Prosecuting Attorney Adam Warren, who launched an investigation 10 years ago, said Franco died of lethal doses of succinylcholine — a relaxant that paralyzes the respiratory muscles — and the pain reliever morphine. The prosecutor did not disclose a possible motive or say why the investigation took a decade.
Hall’s attorney, Matt O’Connor, said she is innocent and that as a respiratory therapist, she didn’t have access to succinylcholine, morphine or any other drugs. He said Hall became a scapegoat for the deaths at Hedrick because of an arson conviction that she was cleared of in 2005.
It’s unclear if Hall will face additional murder charges in the 2002 deaths at Hedrick. Warren declined interview requests, and Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox did not respond to phone and email messages seeking comment.
Aprille Franco, Franco’s granddaughter, hopes investigators get to the bottom of the other deaths.
“Just for the other families’ sake,” Franco, 44, of Kansas City, Missouri, said. “They’ve been waiting 20 years for answers. It’s up to my grandma’s case to find answers for them.”
Hall, 41, pleaded not guilty Thursday and is jailed without bond. O’Connor said he will seek bond so Hall can get chemotherapy treatment for leukemia. A hearing on that request was set for May 27.
She began working at Hedrick in December 2001. The small hospital is in Chillicothe, a town of 9,100 residents 90 miles (145 kilometers) northeast of Kansas City.
A probable cause statement from Chillicothe Officer Brian Schmidt said that during Hall’s brief time at Hedrick, sudden cardiac collapse incidents — code blues — “rose alarmingly.”
Hospital officials were alerted to the concerns about Hall but “did everything in the world to cover it up” to avoid bad publicity, said Scott Lindley, the county coroner. No criminal investigation was launched at the time.
A wrongful-death lawsuit naming the hospital and the company that now operates it, St. Luke’s Health System, was filed in 2010 on behalf of relatives of five patients who died. The Missouri Supreme Court tossed the lawsuit in 2019, ruling it was filed after the statute of limitations had run out.
St. Luke’s Health System noted in a statement that it took over operation of Hedrick more than a year after the deaths.
“We, too, are only interested in the truth, and look forward to a final resolution of the investigation,” the statement read.
Warren, who was elected prosecutor in 2010, opened the investigation in 2012, saying he didn’t believe that a “thorough investigation has ever been completed.”
The deaths involved people of varying ages and levels of health.
World War II veteran Charles O’Hara, 88, was admitted for evaluation of a high temperatures, vomiting and agitation on Feb. 2, 2002, and died two days later. Retired conservation agent Coval Gann was 82.
But David Harper was just 37. He had been hospitalized with pneumonia, but the lawsuit said he was so much better that he was about to be discharged. He died on March 20, 2002.
Similarly, 49-year-old Shirley Eller was a day away from going home after being treated for pneumonia when she collapsed and died on March 9, 2002.
The lawsuit said Eller’s death was attributed to “natural causes,” the same as the others who died. Eller’s sister, Helen Pittman, found that puzzling. Eller smoked but was otherwise healthy and active.
“It was a shock,” Pittman said. “It just seems really suspicious. Shirley was doing good.”
Franco also had been hospitalized with pneumonia. Hall and another staff member identified only as “J.A.” in the probable cause statement found her dead on May 18, 2002.
“Hall’s victim was a sick, defenseless, elderly woman who was depending on Hall to care for physical ailment within a medical facility,” Schmidt wrote. He said the succinylcholine caused a “ghastly death from suffocation” while Franco was fully conscious.
Hall was placed on administrative leave three days after Franco’s death and the code blue incidents “returned to historical frequency,” Schmidt’s report stated.
Hall was fired months later, but not because of the patient deaths. O’Connor said she was fired after hospital officials learned she had been convicted of an arson fire at another small Missouri hospital, Cass Regional Medical Center in Harrisonville, where she previously worked. She was free on appeal when she took the job in Chillicothe and later spent a year behind bars before being acquitted at a retrial.
O’Connor called it unfathomable that Hall would again be singled out for a crime she didn’t commit.
“To go through it once is terrible,” O’Connor said. “To go through it twice is a recurring nightmare.”
He said Hall’s proximity to the patients shouldn’t be unexpected since it’s a small hospital with a small staff.
Twenty years after the death of her younger sister, Pittman, 79, wasn’t ready to pass judgment, but she does want investigators to keep looking into Shirley Eller’s death.
“It’s hard for me to believe people can be that mean,” Pittman said. “But I guess they can.”
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News Researcher Rhonda Shafner contributed from New York. | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national/20-years-after-spate-of-hospital-deaths-ex-worker-accused/ | 2022-05-20 13:38:28 | 0 | https://www.binghamtonhomepage.com/news/national/20-years-after-spate-of-hospital-deaths-ex-worker-accused/ |
On Sept. 7, the Hancock County Fairgrounds in Britt were bustling with activity at least one more time before the end of summer.
More than 100 third-grade students of the West Hancock and Garner-Hayfield-Ventura School Districts gathered with FFA mentors and community volunteers, who are keeping area youth connected with the land and its agricultural resources.
Inside the commercial building were educational stations manned by employees of the Britt Vet Clinic, Corn Growers of Iowa, and Hancock County ISU Extension Office. In addition, there was lots of child acclimation to baby chicks and pigs, horses, and goats. A combine with harvest corn head, tractors, and West Hancock Ambulance Service demonstrations took place outside amidst the aroma of the grilled lunch provided to participating volunteers, students, teachers, and bus drivers by Farm Bureau board members.
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“It was put on by the Hancock County Farm Bureau Federation,” said Farm Bureau Outreach Coordinator Brittney Sanchez of the Garner office. “Kids spent the morning out here getting to interact with different livestock, equipment, and they learned farm safety. It’s about educating the youth on agriculture and what that is about locally. They get to interact with older kids from their school, who act as young agriculture models.”
One of those role models to the third-grade students was Jayden Johanson, who was showing one of his three horses to them. The 2020 West Hancock High School graduate was invited to participate by the school’s FFA advisor. He demonstrated basic techniques for grooming and caring for a horse on his 18-year-old quarter pony, Roscoe.
“I’ve talked about riding and cleaning, what they eat, like hay, and how much” said Johanson, noting a nearby alfalfa and grass bale. “He’ll about half of that bale of hay, which is about 25 pounds. That’s what he’ll eat in one day.”
Johanson said horses can be measured in increments of a person’s hand.
“He’s just shy of 14 hands tall,” he said. “I showed him in 4-H at the fair.”
Britt Vet Clinic vet tech Samantha Wester showed students a veterinary stethoscope used to check animal patient’s hearts and lungs, among other things. She delved into a brief discussion of farm animal stomachs with students.
“Cows have four stomachs,” Wester said. “I can listen to their stomachs with this and make sure they’re eating right and it’s passing through them good.”
Not far away, Worth County Farm Bureau Outreach Coordinator Teresa Stehn was carefully handing one baby chick to students that formed a long waiting line.
“They may wet on you and they may go to the bathroom,” she warned students. “If they do, just let me know. Don’t squeeze them.”
An adjacent area was the Extension office’s mower and ATV safety training space, manned by Nolan Rauk and Jordan Klooster. Many students crowded into a large all-terrain vehicle with a cab in the back, which is valuable for many kinds of work on a farm. Others climbed aboard the seat a large mower after gearing up with an array of safety equipment.
“It’s about wearing safety equipment, staying away from dangerous things, and always asking for permission before doing any of this,” GHV sophomore and FFA member Klooster said. “This is my third year doing it. This teaches kids not to be dangerous on the farm. That includes using helmets, safety glasses, hearing protection, and knowing how to use everything, plus staying away from roads without permission.”
Jordyn Carpenter was showing her baby pigs to students, helping them hold and pet them on their laps. Her pigs were cross breeds and about one year old. Sarah Tweeten of the Corn Growers of Iowa was teaching students how corn comes to life by helping them make corn necklaces.
“We’re making the corn necklaces with regular corn seed that they moisten with a wet cotton ball and place in a plastic bag around their neck to get it to germinate,” Tweeten said. “It works a lot better than water sloshing around in a bag.”
West Hancock Ambulance Service Paramedic Cindi Wachholz was one of two paramedics and an EMT, who shared knowledge about the workings of the ambulance service works different types of emergency responses.
Rob Hillesland is community editor for the Summit-Tribune. He can be reached at 641-421-0534, or by email at rob.hillesland@globegazette.com. | https://globegazette.com/community/hancock-county-ag-fair-acquaints-area-youth-with-land-animal-resources/article_9632f68c-5e60-5074-83cd-18ad240420fe.html | 2022-09-08 14:34:31 | 0 | https://globegazette.com/community/hancock-county-ag-fair-acquaints-area-youth-with-land-animal-resources/article_9632f68c-5e60-5074-83cd-18ad240420fe.html |
VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Brandon Slater scored 19 points as Villanova beat Saint Joseph's 71-64 on Saturday night.
Slater also contributed eight rebounds for the Wildcats (6-5). Eric Dixon scored 16 points while shooting 6 for 13, including 3 for 6 from beyond the arc, and added 12 rebounds.
Chris Arcidiacono scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half and shot 3 for 4 (3 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free throw line.
The Hawks (4-6) were led in scoring by Erik Reynolds II, who finished with 27 points and four assists. Lynn Greer III added 14 points and six assists for Saint Joseph's (PA). Charlie Brown also had eight points.
Slater scored nine points in the first half and Villanova went into the break trailing 35-32.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Slater-s-19-lead-Villanova-past-Saint-Joseph-s-17661593.php | 2022-12-18 00:59:55 | 0 | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Slater-s-19-lead-Villanova-past-Saint-Joseph-s-17661593.php |
LAWRENCE, Kan. — The City of Lawrence is transitioning people from a temporary support shelter in North Lawrence to its new emergency shelter.
The winter shelter provides beds for 75 people to sleep overnight, according to the city. The new shelter is located at the Community Building on East 11th Street.
The city considered keeping the North Lawrence site open but decided to close the location to better help those in need with colder weather ahead.
“The team has determined it would be best to refocus resources on the opening of an overflow overnight shelter to accommodate people in need of an indoor sheltering space as the weather turns colder,” the city said in a statement to FOX4.
If the shelter reaches capacity, the city says it can also use the East Lawrence Recreation Center as an overflow location. The building could accommodate another 40 people overnight.
City leaders said its Homeless Programs Team started transitioning people last week. The team is working to move 10 to 15 people at a time from the North Lawrence location to the new emergency shelter.
Organizers say everyone at the site in North Lawrence will be given at least 72 hours of notice before they need to leave the area.
By the end of January, the city says it plans to have the North Lawrence property back to its original state. All tents, trailers, port-a-johns, trash, and fencing will be removed by then.
The North Lawrence site will continue to be an approved area for the houseless to camp if there are no other shelter options available to them, according to city leaders.
At least one Lawrence business temporarily closed this fall due to concerns about the homeless camp in North Lawrence.
Johnny’s Tavern North said employees were being hassled, and staff spent time patrolling the parking lot and diffusing situations instead of focusing on running the restaurant.
It since reopened for business. | https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/following-complaints-lawrence-homeless-shelter-moving-people-to-new-location-for-winter-months/ | 2022-12-13 18:37:06 | 1 | https://www.ksn.com/news/state-regional/following-complaints-lawrence-homeless-shelter-moving-people-to-new-location-for-winter-months/ |
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A former police captain in New Hampshire has been acquitted by a jury of filing a false income tax return deriving from profits earned from selling firearms.
Michael Wagner, who was with the Salem Police Department, was indicted in 2020, accused of buying 36 assault rifles using his police discount from Sig Sauer Academy in Epping in 2012 and 2013 and reselling them at a profit that was omitted from his tax return.
The sales took place shortly after the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre in Connecticut.
Prosecutors said Wagner evaded $5,000 in taxes.
He was found not guilty Friday following his trial in U.S. District Court in Concord.
Wagner's lawyers said the verdict validated the defense's central theme that the Internal Revenue Service investigation was disorderly and unfairly targeted Wagner because he was a police officer.
“The tax fraud charges were not supported by the evidence, and we are grateful for the jury’s decision," his lawyer, Mark Lytle, said in a statement.
Wagner and other Salem officers were named in letters from the attorney general’s office in 2019 saying they were under investigation following a department audit. He was not charged with any other offenses. | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Former-police-captain-acquitted-of-tax-fraud-17722990.php | 2023-01-17 18:03:41 | 1 | https://www.mrt.com/news/article/Former-police-captain-acquitted-of-tax-fraud-17722990.php |
BMW will use the 2023 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este later this week to present a new concept car likely based on the current Z4 convertible.
BMW Group Design Director Adrian van Hooydonk recently posted a teaser drawing on his Instagram page showing what’s likely to be the car’s front quarter panel.
The shape of the side mirror, slope of the fender, and positioning of the fender vent all point to the car in the teaser being based on the Z4.
In his post, van Hooydonk also said he can’t stop thinking about a road trip in a “beautiful two-seater,” which is likely another clue the car is based on the Z4, as the the convertible sports car has only two seats.
BMW Group is an official sponsor of Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, an annual classic car meet on the shores of Italy’s Lake Como. The automaker has presented several concepts at Villa d’Este in the recent past, including 2013’s Pininfarina-designed BMW Gran Lusso and the BMW Motorrad R18 of 2018. Some of Europe’s top coachbuilders have also used the event on occasion to present new designs, so more debuts may take place.
This year’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is scheduled for May 19-21.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kliff Kingsbury is joining Lincoln Riley’s coaching staff at Southern California as a senior offensive analyst.
USC announced the addition Tuesday of Kingsbury, who was fired by the Arizona Cardinals in January after four seasons as their head coach.
Kingsbury went 28-37-1 at Arizona, making one playoff appearance. Before that, he spent six seasons as Texas Tech’s head coach and earned a reputation as one of football’s most innovative offensive minds.
Riley and Kingsbury were briefly teammates at Texas Tech when Riley walked onto Mike Leach’s Red Raiders roster during Kingsbury’s senior season in 2002.
Speaking after the Trojans’ latest spring practice Tuesday night, Riley said he reconnected with Kingsbury about a month ago. Kingsbury took a break to travel after his dismissal by the Cardinals, but Riley floated the idea of working together when Kingsbury visited Los Angeles.
“He thought about it for a little bit, and I think it just ended up being a great fit for both sides,” Riley said. “He’s got great familiarity with our offense. He’s got familiarity with a lot of people on our staff, so that made a lot of sense. His experience on the offensive side, to have another set of eyes, will be very helpful. … It’s always great to have another opinion and kind of an outside perspective that isn’t tied to one position.”
Between his two head coaching jobs, Kingsbury spent about one month at USC as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach under Clay Helton before the Cardinals surprisingly hired him for their top job in January 2019.
Kingsbury is rejoining USC at a time when the Trojans’ quarterback room is loaded with talent. Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams is returning for presumably his final college season, backed up by former four-star recruit Miller Moss and incoming freshman Malachi Nelson, who is widely considered one of the nation’s top quarterback prospects.
Before coaching Kyler Murray in Arizona, Kingsbury coached several top quarterbacks in college, including Patrick Mahomes, Johnny Manziel and Case Keenum.
The Trojans went 11-3 in Riley’s first year in an immediate rebound from several unimpressive seasons under Helton. They missed out on the College Football Playoff only when they lost the Pac-12 championship game to Utah, and they lost the Cotton Bowl on a late comeback by Tulane.
USC is wrapping up its spring practice this week, with the Trojans’ spring game scheduled for the Coliseum on Saturday.
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Investment from Leading Duchenne Organization Contributes To Seed Funding Round Totaling Over $5 Million, Builds on Earlier PPMD Investment Which Facilitated Crucial Data Generation
WASHINGTON , Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD), a nonprofit organization leading the fight to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), today announced a $500,000 programmatic investment in Myosana Therapeutics, Inc. (Myosana) to support the company's continuing development and translation of a non-viral gene therapy delivery platform aiming to slow skeletal muscle degeneration and heart failure in Duchenne.
Duchenne is the most common muscular dystrophy in children, affecting approximately one in 5,000 live male births. It is a progressive disorder that causes muscles to become weaker over time until it affects the whole body. Duchenne is caused by a change in the DMD gene that codes for the dystrophin protein.
While the field of gene therapy continues to advance and the promise of AAV-mediated delivery of micro-dystrophin transgenes progresses, the Duchenne community has recognized many challenges with these therapies, such as immune responses to viral capsid and barriers to redosing. PPMD previously announced a $350,480 programmatic investment in Myosana in August 2021, to support the development of its non-viral gene therapy candidate that could potentially deliver full-length dystrophin systemically.
Utilizing a non-viral platform to target the delivery of transgenes to muscle has the potential to increase the safety of genetic therapies and enable redosing, a critical challenge facing the field. Additionally, Myosana's platform has the unique ability to deliver a full-length copy of the dystrophin gene rather than a shortened dystrophin transgene as is currently being utilized.
If successful, such technology holds the potential to slow skeletal muscle degeneration and heart failure in order to enhance and extend the lives of people with Duchenne, as well as other neuromuscular diseases.
PPMD's investment of $500,000 is part of a larger round of seed funding totaling $5 million for the development of Myosana's program that will enable a pathway for continued optimization and development of their candidate, as detailed in Myosana's press release earlier today.
In addition to significant pre-clinical and academic research funding, PPMD makes investments in early-stage biopharmaceutical companies as part of their Venture Philanthropy program to catalyze the development of novel therapies to treat Duchenne and Becker. These investments allow companies to complete critical studies needed to advance investigational products to the clinic, while also providing the potential to create a financial return for PPMD that can then be reinvested into additional Duchenne and Becker research programs in academia or industry. All of PPMD's research investments (both academic and industrial) undergo a rigorous scientific evaluation and are selected on the basis of potential benefit to the Duchenne community.
To learn more about PPMD's robust Research Strategy, funding initiatives, and strategies for accelerating drug development, click here.
ABOUT PARENT PROJECT MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY:
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We demand optimal care standards and ensure every family has access to expert healthcare providers, cutting edge treatments, and a community of support. We invest deeply in treatments for this generation of Duchenne patients and in research that will benefit future generations. Our advocacy efforts have secured hundreds of millions of dollars in funding and won five FDA approvals.
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HONG KONG, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Akeso Inc. ("Akeso", the "Company"; 9926.HK), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing first-in-class and best-in-class innovative medicines globally, today announced that it is expected that the Company will record a profit of not less than RMB2.3 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This is the first time for the Company to achieve half-year profits.
The turnaround from loss to profit during the Reporting Period was mainly attributable to:
- In respect of Ivonescimab (AK112, PD-1/VEGF) independently developed by the Company, the Company has entered into the collaborative and licensing agreement with Summit Therapeutics (details of which are set out in the announcement of the Company dated December 6, 2022). The Company has received the total upfront payment equivalent to US$500 million in full during the first quarter of 2023 (details of which are set out in the announcements of the Company dated January 26, 2023 and March 6, 2023). Part of such upfront payment was recognized as licensing fee income which significantly contributed to the revenue of the Company for the Reporting Period, and amounted to approximately RMB2.9 billion. The revenue recognition of the remaining portion of the upfront payment will be recognized as revenue in batches going forward.
- In respect of the Company's innovative product 开坦尼® (cadonilimab, PD-1/CTLA-4), since its launch in June 2022, it has recorded significant increase of the patients as well as product sales, which reflects the excellent clinical value of cadonilimab. In addition, 安尼可®(penpulimab, PD-1) also continued to contribute to the growth in the Company's product sales revenue during the Reporting Period.
- The Company has continued to optimise its cost management capabilities in a scientific and efficient way and has achieved better results in cost control while accelerating innovative products development and pipelines advancement.
About Akeso
Akeso (HKEX: 09926) is a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of innovative medicines with high unmet medical needs worldwide. Founded in 2012, the Company has established a comprehensive in-house drug development platform (ACE Platform) and know-how, including R&D, clinical development, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), and commercialization capabilities.
With fully integrated multi-functional platform, Akeso is internally working on a robust pipeline of over 30 innovative assets in the fields of cancer, autoimmune disease, inflammation, metabolic disease, and other major therapeutic areas. 19 assets have entered clinical stage. Leveraging in-house developed bispecific platform technology ("Tetrabody technology"), the Company has advanced four potential first-in-class bispecific antibody drugs into market or clinical development, including cadonilimab (PD-1/CTLA-4), ivonescimab (PD-1/VEGF), PD-1/LAG-3, TIGIT/TGF-Beta bispecific antibodies. In June 2022, cadonilimab was approved by the NMPA and became the first commercialized PD-1 based bispecific drug globally. Another Akeso internally discovered and developed oncology product, penpulimab (a PD-1 antibody), was granted marketing approval in China in August 2021. In December 2022, the Company out-licensed breakthrough bispecific antibody, ivonescimab (PD-1/VEGF bi-specific antibody, AK112), with up to US$5 Billion total potential deal value to Summit Therapeutics for development and commercialization in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Japan.
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STONY BROOK, N.Y. (AP) — Frankie Policelli scored 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds to power Stony Brook to a 66-59 victory over Army on Sunday.
Keenan Fitzmorris scored 14 points and added nine rebounds and three blocks for the Seawolves (4-8). Tyler Stephenson-Moore had 10 points.
The Black Knights (5-7) were led by Coleton Benson with 19 points. Jalen Rucker added 14 points and four assists. Chris Mann had nine points.
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SPRINGFIELD – The state estimates an expansion of state-sponsored health care to individuals who are ineligible for Medicaid based on their citizenship status is expected to cost $990 million in the upcoming fiscal year, far outpacing the original price tag cited when the measures became law.
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(iSeeCars) — Used cars have never held their residual value better, with 5-year and 3-year depreciation rates hitting unprecedented levels.
Summary
- Jeep Wrangler remains the best vehicle for holding its value, while overall five-year depreciation for new cars drops from 40 percent in 2021 to 33 percent in 2022
- Looking at three-year depreciation shows a mere 17 percent decline in value, the smallest drop on record, with some used models, such as the Porsche 911, actually appreciating in value above its original MSRP
- Fuel efficient cars, including hybrid vehicles, small cars, small SUVs, and midsize cars, held their value the best, reflecting ongoing spikes in gas prices
- Large luxury cars lose the most value, including the BMW 7 Series, Maserati Ghibli, and Jaguar XF
Pandemic-related disruptions to automaker supply chains and their impact on new vehicle and used vehicle pricing have dramatically affected retained value rates as well. An analysis of three- and five-year vehicle depreciation reveals that cars retain more value than they have in recent memory, and that a small number of cars have even appreciated in value, according to a new study by automotive firm and car search engine iSeeCars.
iSeeCars analyzed over three million three-year-old and five-year-old used cars sold in 2022 and found the average five-year-old car lost only 33.3 percent of its value from MSRP. Compared to 2021, that represents a 17.0 percent decrease in depreciation. “The relative scarcity of late-model used cars due to pandemic-related new car production disruptions has kept used car values high for more than a year,” said Karl Brauer, Executive Analyst for iSeeCars. Looking at individual models, the Jeep Wrangler tops the best resale value cars, while the BMW 7 Series is the vehicle with the highest rate of depreciation.
Vehicles that depreciated the least in five years
The average five-year depreciation in 2022 is 33.3 percent, with the best cars for retained value over the past five years listed below.
The Jeep Wrangler and its four-door counterpart, the Wrangler Unlimited, hold the top two spots in the list of Vehicles with the Lowest Five-Year Depreciation, with around four times lower depreciation than the average car. “The Jeep Wrangler continues to embody the ultimate off-road companion, with timeless styling that keeps it popular long after it has left the new-car showroom,” said Brauer, adding, “Based on historical data, it’s no surprise these two Jeeps were the best resale value winners in 2021 as well. The Wrangler is essentially the poster child for ‘Best Resale Value Awards’.”
Sports cars like the Porsche 911, Ford Mustang, Subaru BRZ, and Chevrolet Camaro, saw increased demand during the pandemic as a means for fun and escapism during lockdowns. “We saw prices jump for sports cars after the lockdowns began, and they maintained their strong original value even as restrictions were lifted,“ said Brauer.
The other cars on the list are some of the most popular, best-selling cars: the Toyota Corolla, Nissan Versa, Honda Civic, and the Toyota Tacoma. The first three are compact cars with high gas mileage, while the Tacoma is a smaller midsize truck with a reputation for durability. “High gas prices always shift demand toward more fuel-efficient vehicles, increasing the value retention of these models,” explained Brauer.
Vehicles that depreciated the most in five years
iSeeCars also examined the vehicles that depreciate the most after five years.
Luxury brand vehicles and larger vehicles dominate the cars that depreciate the most after five years. “Just as higher gas prices increase demand for fuel-efficient vehicles, they also decrease demand for full-size SUVs like the extra-large Cadillac Escalade ESV and Lincoln Navigator,” said Brauer, adding, “Luxury vehicles like the also tend to depreciate at higher rates because used car shoppers don’t value their premium features as much.”
Vehicles that depreciated the least in three years
Because the analysis revealed lower five-year depreciation compared to 2021, iSeeCars further analyzed three-year depreciation. Overall three-year depreciation is 16.9%, almost a third less than the average of 23.8% in 2021. Unexpectedly, five models actually appreciated over MSRP in this three-year span. “The market is pricing late-model used cars as though they were new. If shoppers can’t buy a new car, the next closest thing is a used car with low miles, thus the appreciation in value for these cars,” suggested Brauer.
Three of the models that increased in value over MSRP are the same as the top three models with the lowest five-year depreciation: the Porsche 911, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The other models include another Porsche model, the Porsche 718 Cayman, as well as the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid trim. “This is unprecedented in used vehicle pricing. Finding multiple 3-year-old used models worth more than their new MSRP is something we’ve not seen before,” remarked Executive Analyst Karl Brauer.
iSeeCars also analyzed the vehicles with the lowest depreciation after three years. The list includes 10 vehicles that all depreciated less than five percent.
“To put some context to these numbers, consumers could have bought these cars new, driven them for three years, and then sold them for anywhere from just a few hundred dollars to around two thousand dollars below MSRP, which is unusual to say the least,” said Brauer.
Bottom Line:
Demand for both new and used cars remains high, keeping their prices high and depreciation low. While that shiny new Chevrolet Corvette, GMC Yukon, Land Rover Range Rover Velar or Lexus IS may look great on the showroom floor, consumers looking to buy a car should consider how long they plan to own it and how much depreciation they want to experience when it’s time to sell or trade in their vehicle. Models with the lowest depreciation tend to cost more upfront, but the higher purchase price can be more than made up in reduced loss of value over time.
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Methodology
iSeeCars analyzed over 3 million used cars from model years 2017 and 2019 sold from January to October 2022. Heavy-duty trucks and vans, models no longer in production as of the 2022 model year, and low-volume models were removed from further analysis. MSRPs from 2017 and 2019 were inflation-adjusted to 2022 dollars based on data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. The difference in average asking price for each vehicle between its MSRP and its used car pricing was mathematically modeled to obtain the vehicle’s depreciation.
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NEW YORK — The Yankees shook up their starting rotation again on trade-deadline day. Monday’s deal with the Oakland Athletics for frontline starter Frankie Montas was a doozy that was followed by a Tuesday headscratcher, lefty Jordan Montgomery to the St. Louis Cardinals for injured center fielder Harrison Bader.
Why deal Montgomery, who pitched to a 3.69 ERA over 21 starts? GM Brian Cashman explained that having an opportunity to add a speedy Gold Glover like Bader couldn’t be passed up even if they have to wait until September to get him game action.
Another reason had to be this:
The Yankees preferred Jameson Taillon in their starting five the rest of the way even though the righty has been sometimes hot and often cold since late June.
Taillon’s first start since this non-spoken endorsement was another dud Tuesday night, six runs (five earned) over 4 2/3 shaky innings in an 8-6 Yankees loss to the Seattle Mariners.
The Yankees took Taillon off the hook by scoring three in the sixth to tie the game 6-6, but the Mariners pulled ahead for good in the seventh on a leadoff homer by No. 8 hitter Jarred Kelenic off Lucas Luetge and Adam Frazier’s RBI single in the ninth off Albert Abreu added insurance.
The Yankees made some noise in the ninth. With two down, DJ LeMahieu singled, Aaron Judge walked and Anthony Rizzo walked to load the bases, but Mariners 23-year-old righty Andres Munoz pitched out of the major jam by striking out pinch-hitter Gleyber Torres to end the game and pick up his second save.
Taillon had his team in a 4-0 hole by the third inning, but the Yankees used the long ball to chip away and then tie the game.
Jose Trevino capped a three-run fourth with his 10th homer of the season and third in two nights, a two-run shot that sliced Seattle’s lead to 4-3. With the Mariners up three runs, Rizzo led off the Yankees sixth with his 27th homer, then Matt Carpenter followed with a single and Josh Donaldson hit his 10th homer to tie things up 6-6.
In defeat, the Yankees unveiled the two relievers they picked up in Monday’s trades.
Rookie Scott Effross made his Yankees debut a day after being traded by the Cubs. The side-winding righty entered with one out in the seventh, two batters after Kelenic’s tie-breaking homer, and retired two of the three batters to end the inning.
Veteran righty Lou Trivino, who was part of the Montas trade, came on with a run in, one out and a runner on in the ninth and retired the two batters he faced, including Eugenio Suarez on an inning-ending strikeout.
Earlier, Suarez got the best of Taillon, hitting a two-run, first-inning homer that opened the scoring.
By night’s end, Taillon was sitting on a 6.25 ERA over his last eight starts after it was at 2.70 after his first 13.
NOTABLE
-- Andrew Benintendi was 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, leaving him 1-for-17 with seven walks and six Ks in six games since he was traded by the Royals to the Yankees last Wednesday.
-- Rizzo has homered four games in a row for the second time in his career, the first coming in 2015 when he was the Chicago Cubs.
LOOKING AHEAD
Wednesday: Mariners at Yankees, 1:05 p.m., YES. RHP Luis Castillo (4-4, 2.86 with Reds) vs. RHP Gerrit Cole (9-3. 3.30).
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Updated October 12, 2022 at 1:48 PM ET
The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave.
Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and older last month, doses modified to target today's most common and contagious omicron relative. While there wasn't a big rush, federal health officials are urging that people seek the extra protection ahead of holiday gatherings.
Now the Food and Drug Administration has given a green light for elementary school-age kids to get the updated booster doses, too — one made by Pfizer for 5- to 11-year-olds, and a version from rival Moderna for those as young as 6.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recommends how vaccines are used, also signed off.
Americans may be tired of repeated calls to get boosted against COVID-19 but experts say the updated shots have an advantage: They contain half the recipe that targeted the original coronavirus strain and half protection against the dominant BA.4 and BA.5 omicron versions.
These combination or "bivalent" boosters are designed to broaden immune defenses so that people are better protected against serious illness whether they encounter an omicron relative in the coming months — or a different mutant that's more like the original virus.
"We want to have the best of both worlds," Pfizer's Dr. Bill Gruber, a pediatrician, told The Associated Press. He hopes the updated shots will "re-energize interest in protecting children for the winter."
The updated boosters are "extremely important" for keeping kids healthy and in school, said Dr. Jason Newland, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Washington University in St. Louis.
Parents should know "there is no concern from the safety perspective with the bivalent vaccines, whether Moderna or Pfizer," Newland added.
Only people who've gotten their initial vaccinations — with any of the original-formula versions — qualify for an updated booster. That means about three-fourths of Americans 12 and older are eligible. As of last weekend, only at least 13 million had gotten an updated booster, White House COVID-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha estimated Tuesday.
To pediatricians' chagrin, getting children their first vaccinations has been tougher. Less than a third of 5- to 11-year-olds have had their two primary doses and thus would qualify for the new booster.
This age group will get kid-size doses of the new omicron-targeting booster — and they can receive it at least two months after their last dose, whether that was their primary vaccination series or an earlier booster, the FDA said.
"Vaccination remains the most effective measure to prevent the severe consequences of COVID-19," Dr. Peter Marks, FDA's vaccine chief, said in a statement.
While children tend to get less seriously ill than adults, "as the various waves of COVID-19 have occurred, more children have gotten sick with the disease and have been hospitalized," Marks said.
For the updated booster made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech, 5- to 11-year-olds would get a third of the dose that anyone 12 and older already receives. Pfizer said it could ship up to 6 million kid-sized doses within a week of authorization, in addition to ongoing shipments of adult-sized doses.
Until now, Moderna's updated booster was cleared only for adults. FDA just expanded that adult bivalent dosage to 12- to 17-year-olds, and authorized half the dose for kids ages 6 to 11.
As for even younger tots, first vaccinations didn't open for the under-5 age group until mid-June — and it will be several more months before regulators decide if they'll also need a booster using the updated recipe.
Exactly how much protection does an updated COVID-19 booster shot offer? That's hard to know. Pfizer and Moderna are starting studies in young children.
But the FDA cleared the COVID-19 booster tweaks without requiring human test results — just like it approves yearly changes to flu vaccines. That's partly because both companies already had studied experimental shots tweaked to target prior COVID-19 variants, including an earlier omicron version, and found they safely revved up virus-fighting antibodies.
"It's clearly a better vaccine, an important upgrade from what we had before," Jha said earlier this week.
Jha urged adults to get their updated shot in October — like they get flu vaccinations — or at least well before holiday gatherings with high-risk family and friends. People who've recently had COVID-19 still need the booster but can wait about three months, he added.
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Police search for ‘dangerous’ inmate after Colorado jail break
Published: Jul. 26, 2023 at 6:20 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
BENT COUNTY, Colo. (CNN) - Colorado authorities are searching for the lone remaining escaped inmate still at large.
Authorities say Mark Fox and three other inmates broke out of the Bent County Jail on Sunday.
Since then, two inmates are back in custody and the third was found dead of a possible drug overdose, according to the Bent County Office of Emergency Management.
The 46-year-old is described as 6 foot 4 inches tall and around 200 pounds.
Authorities say he should be considered dangerous
Bent County is nearly 200 miles southeast of Denver.
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NEW ORLEANS, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed sale of Switch, Inc. (NYSE: SWCH) to DigitalBridge Investment Management. Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Switch will receive only $34.25 in cash for each share of Switch that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-swch/ to learn more.
To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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Murder warrant served against Athena Brownfield caretaker
CYRIL, Okla. (KSWO) - Ivon Adams has been served with court documents referencing child homicide.
UPDATE 5:39 p.m. Jan. 13, 2023: New details out of Arizona, after court documents revealed Ivon Adams, the second caregiver of Athena Brownfield, was arrested on an outstanding felony warrant from Oklahoma for murder in the first degree and child neglect.
Court documents say evidence of the offense was uncovered from Ivon’s cell phone. They go on to allege Ivon lived with the victim, and was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crime. A box for “firearm or other weapon was used” was left unchecked.
The documents also say Ivon previously served in the Marine Corp.
Ivon has currently waived his right to an extradition hearing in Arizona and is being held in Maricopa County Jail as he awaits extradition to Oklahoma.
LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The second caregiver for Athena Brownfield has been arrested in Arizona.
Ivon Adams was arrested Thursday in Phoenix, Arizona, and is being held on a fugitive from justice charge, according to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. He is reportedly awaiting his first court appearance.
According to online marriage records, Ivon is the husband of Alysia Adams, the woman arrested Thursday on child neglect charges. Alysia and Ivon were caretakers for both Athena and her sister, according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Investigation.
READ: RECAP: the search for Athena Brownfield
Searchers have been looking for Athena Brownfield of Cyril, Oklahoma since Tuesday after her 5-year-old sister was discovered wandering outside of her caretaker’s home by a postal carrier around 2 p.m.
Though her sister is now in the custody of the Department of Human Services, Athena Brownfield remained missing as of Thursday evening.
The town of Cyril, located about 80 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, has turned out en masse to search for the toddler. Teams on foot, horseback and ATV scoured the town before OSBI decided to call off volunteer searches Wednesday evening, citing the extensive grid searches. Helicopters and drones were dispatched, and trash service was paused Thursday as part of the investigation.
“We’ve had many individuals that have actually called in to work to come over so that way they can stay here to help man the volunteer center,” said volunteer Jamie Hood. “I’ve talked to a lot of other moms and we just can’t sleep, knowing that she’s out there somewhere, and we need to do what we can to help.”
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Wildlife officials use rafts made of life jackets to rescue stranded boaters
VERMILION PARISH, La. - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) successfully saved a husband and wife who found themselves stranded in their boat last week.
According to LDWF, the incident occurred on July 3 as the couple was fishing in a boat in the southwest pass of Vermilion Parish when the tide went out and subsequently stuck their boat in mud.
"The husband and wife tried to get it unstuck but were unsuccessful," the LDWF wrote in a statement on social media.
The agents arrived on the scene immediately, according to LDWF, but could only get their boat within a few hundred yards of the stuck boat. Agents also learned that the wife was dealing with a medical issue that required immediate attention.
LDFW said the agents had to construct a raft out of personal flotation devices to keep the wife out of the mud and were finally able to pull the couple to their vessels.
Agents then transported the couple to the Intracoastal City boat dock where Acadian Ambulance was waiting. The couple were treated and then released.
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(NewsNation) — The baby formula shortage has been building since an Abbott Industries plant was forced to close in February due to unsanitary conditions, but now there’s an end in sight to the problem that has plagued parents nationwide and had flights of formula coming in from overseas.
Speaking Thursday, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf said that Abbott Industries formula should be back on the shelves in June and that supplies should be completely back to normal by July.
“My expectation is that within two months, we should be back to normal and with a plethora,” Califf said.
Until then, Abbott is giving out 300,000 cans of formula for babies with dire medical needs.
However, that still leaves parents with several more weeks of scarcity to navigate. Instacart has joined many other retailers, announcing that it’s limiting customers to four cans of the same formula per order. Company officials say that formula has been one of the most requested items in recent weeks.
The problem began when the FDA ordered the Abbott plant in Sturgis, Michigan, to shut down in February after an inspection found numerous violations. The FDA found standing water, leaks in the roof, cracks in equipment that could allow bacterial contamination and even noted that employees weren’t washing their hands properly.
Lawmakers are questioning Abbott officials about policies and procedures at the plant and about why the situation was allowed to develop in the first place.
They’re also investigating concerns over the fact that only four companies produce more than 90% of the formula consumed by infants in this country, so when something like this closure happens there’s a devastating effect. | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-in-baby-formula-shortage/ | 2022-05-27 13:51:22 | 0 | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel-in-baby-formula-shortage/ |
SEATTLE (AP) — Patty Murray is running for a sixth term in the U.S. Senate and, if reelected, she'd join two former Democratic stalwarts as the longest serving senators from Washington state.
Murray, 71, was first elected to the chamber in 1992 during the “Year of the Woman" and has aggressively promoted her support of abortion rights ahead of Tuesday's primary. Her most high-profile opponent is Republican Tiffany Smiley, a well-funded first-time candidate who says it's time Washington had a new senator.
Murray's nearly 30 years in the Senate place her behind only Democratic Sens. Warren Magnuson and Henry “Scoop” Jackson for longest service in the Senate from the Evergreen State. The powerhouse duo served 36 years and 30 years, respectively, and were among the most powerful senators of the mid-20th century.
Murray is now a member of the Democratic leadership and has risen to chair of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Murray would be the favorite in the November election as Washington hasn’t elected a Republican to the U.S. Senate since 1994. But she's taking no chances in what could be a tough year for Democrats with rising inflation and economic turmoil.
Murray’s campaign has spent more than $1 million to run television ads since June blasting Smiley for supporting Roe v. Wade’s reversal.
“I want a country where everyone can make their own choices," Murray has said.
Murray and Smiley appear on the same nonpartisan primary ballot Tuesday, where the top two vote-getters advance to the general election, regardless of party.
Smiley, 41, is a mother of three who has highlighted her advocacy for her husband, a military veteran who was blinded in an explosion while serving in Iraq in 2005.
Smiley worked as a triage nurse until her husband, Scotty, was blinded. She quit her job and flew to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to be by his side.
Smiley says she worked tirelessly to stop the Army from pushing her husband, a West Point graduate, into a medical retirement. Instead, he became the first blind active-duty officer in the Army, and is featured in her political ads.
She recently announced her campaign had raised $2.6 million in the second quarter and had $3.5 million in cash on hand. Murray reported raising $2.6 million in the same quarter, with about $6.6 million in the bank at the end of June.
Smiley, a former nurse from Pasco, Washington, said the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe leaves it to voters in individual states to decide if they wanted to allow abortions. Smiley said she doesn’t support a nationwide ban on abortion, despite what Murray has contended in her ads.
Murray, Smiley has said, is "resorting to misleading scare tactics. It shows desperation.”
Murray is also highlighting her efforts to help middle-class families, saying there should be more tax cuts for them than for corporations.
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CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Prosecutors acknowledged to a government inquiry Wednesday that new scientific and genetic evidence left reasonable doubt that an Australian mother deliberately killed her four children 20 years after she was convicted of doing so.
A retired judge is hearing final submissions over whether Kathleen Folbigg, now 55, should be pardoned for murder and manslaughter convictions by a jury in 2003. The children died separately over a decade, at between 19 days and 19 months old, and their mother insisted their deaths were from natural causes.
New South Wales state Director of Public Prosecutions Sally Dowling made a written submission to the inquiry saying that was possible.
Dowling wrote that “on the evidence now available, it is open to the inquiry to conclude there is reasonable doubt as to Ms. Folbigg’s guilt.”
The lawyer appointed to assist former Justice Tom Bathurst in the inquiry, Sophie Callan, said she had also concluded that on the basis of the scientific and medical evidence heard since November that Folbigg was not guilty beyond reasonable doubt of three counts of murder and one of manslaughter.
“On the whole of the body of evidence before this inquiry, there is a reasonable doubt as to Ms. Folbigg’s guilt,” Callan said.
The inquiry has been adjourned until Thursday. If Bathurst finds reasonable doubt of Folbigg’s guilt, he could recommend that the state governor pardon her and could report to the Court of Criminal Appeals to consider quashing her convictions.
The previous New South Wales government ordered Bathurst’s inquiry a year ago when it rejected Folbigg’s petition for a pardon.
That petition said it was “based on significant positive evidence of natural causes of death” and signed by 90 scientists, medical practitioners and related professionals.
Folbigg is serving a 30-year prison sentence which expires in 2033. She will become eligible for parole in 2028.
Her first child, Caleb, was born in 1989 and died 19 days later in what a jury determined to be the lesser crime of manslaughter. Her second child, Patrick, was 8 months old when he died in 1991. Two years later, Sarah died at 10 months. In 1999, Folbigg’s fourth child, Laura, died at 19 months.
Evidence discovered in 2018 that both daughters carried a rare CALM2 genetic variant was one of the reasons that the inquiry was called.
Callan said expert evidence in the fields of cardiology and genetics indicated that the CALM2-G114R genetic variant “is a reasonably possible cause” of the daughters’ sudden deaths.
Myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart, was also a “reasonably possible cause” of Laura’s death, Callan said.
For Patrick, Callan said there was “persuasive expert evidence that as a matter of reasonable possibility, an underlying neurogenetic disorder” caused his sudden death.
The scientific evidence created doubt that Folbigg killed the three children and undermined the argument made in Caleb’s case that four child deaths were an improbable coincidence, Callan said.
Prosecutors had told the jury at her trial that the similarities among the deaths made coincidence an unlikely explanation.
Folbigg was the only one at home or awake when the young children died. She said she discovered three of the deaths during trips to the bathroom and one while checking on a child’s wellbeing.
Prosecutors also had told the jury that Folbigg’s diaries contained admissions of guilt.
Her former husband, Craig Folbigg, said in submissions to the inquiry that the implausibility that four children in one family would die of natural causes before the age of 2 was compelling grounds to continue treating the diary entries as admissions of his former wife’s guilt.
But Callan said psychologists and psychiatrists gave evidence that it would be “unreliable to interpret the entries in this way.”
Folbigg had been suffering a major depressive disorder and “maternal grief” when she made the entries, Callan said.
“This casts Ms. Folbigg’s expressions of guilt and responsibility for the deaths of her children in her diary entries in a very different light,” Callan said.
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Strategic acquisition expands Data Activation into European market
SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hightouch, the leader in Data Activation and Reverse ETL, has announced its acquisition of the London-based knowledge management startup Whatis–a move that accelerates Hightouch's path towards owning the market in implementing Data Activation on an enterprise scale.
Two of Whatis' co-founders, Hugo Darwood and Mitchell Friedman, worked at leading tech companies including Wayve, Twilio, and Deliveroo, before launching Whatis in 2020.
"The Whatis team has been building Data Activation since 2018 when they were on the restaurants data engineering team at Deliveroo," says Kashish Gupta, Co-CEO of Hightouch. "So when the Whatis team set out to build extensions of their platform into Salesforce and other SaaS tools, it clicked on both sides that we ought to work together as one company."
Darwood describes the acquisition as a natural fit given Whatis' mission of activating siloed knowledge: "Whatis addressed the complicated nature of operations, which meant teams could lack context and waste time searching thousands of wiki pages." Now, Darwood says, "Joining Hightouch allows us to continue our mission of helping teams focus on meaningful work."
Mitchell Friedman says that interactions with Whatis customers gave him a renewed appreciation for the data warehouse–which makes him particularly excited to join Hightouch's warehouse-centric method of Data Activation. "As we grew, we saw the importance of the warehouse, with customers asking to directly integrate data from their warehouse into Whatis to make real-time metrics accessible to their teams," says Friedman.
Hightouch VP of Engineering Corey Stein says the synergy between Hightouch and Whatis was obvious from his first conversation with them: "I was struck by how value-aligned they were to the type of engineering team we're building at Hightouch, finding the most efficient way to provide value for our customers while also building against a longer-term plan."
With the Whatis acquisition Hightouch expands its global presence to Europe, with offices now in San Francisco, New York, Sydney, and London.
Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Hightouch is the world's leading Data Activation platform, which syncs data from data warehouses directly into the SaaS tools business teams use every day. From sales and marketing to support and customer success, all teams need to be fully empowered with relevant, accurate, and near real-time customer data to add critical context inside the software they already use. Whether you're optimizing communications with customers via CRM, catering ad copy, or personalizing email, Hightouch supports more integrations than any other tool available today—all with SQL, no scripts or CSVs required. Learn more at Hightouch.com. or get started for free today.
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Taking friendship to new heights.
On Oct. 1, Maren Morris performed at The Event charity gala, hosted by his Shaquille O'Neal Foundation, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. There, the country star met Shaquille O'Neal himself and posted a photo of the two together, poking fun at their extreme height difference.
"Tall Guys," she captioned the Instagram pic, which has since gone viral, referencing her single of the same name.
Standing a petite 5'1", Maren is almost two feet shorter than Shaq, one of the tallest NBA stars of all time. The retired, fan-favorite basketball legend is 6'11", as he clarified on TNT's Inside the NBA in 2020.
In addition to Maren, other performers at The Event included Maroon 5, Pitbull, H.E.R. and comedian John Mulaney. More than $3.2 million was raised at the gala, which was sponsored by the Pepsi Stronger Together initiative. Proceeds benefit The Boys and Girls Club and Communities In Schools in Las Vegas and Atlanta, two of Shaq's hometowns.
"It's a huge honor and an amazing lineup to be a part of," Maren told E! News. "And I'm very happy I was asked."
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PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way to wipe fog from the interior windshield and maintain a clear view while driving," said an inventor, from Columbus, Ohio, "so I invented the WIPE AWAY. My design eliminates hand cleaning methods which tend to be frustrating."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to clear fog from the interior of a vehicle's windshield. In doing so, it eliminates the need to manually wipe the surface. As a result, it saves time and effort and it increases visibility and safety. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for vehicle owners and professional drivers. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Columbus sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CLM-542, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegro Cellars, the modern California premium wine brand celebrating the artistic and edgy lifestyle and experiences of young Hispanics, brought a completely new level of excitement to Los Angeles with a culture-fueled party on Saturday, July 30, atop the Grammy Museum at LA Live.
The first-of-its-kind event featured a special performance by the multi-talented artist Leli Hernandez (@LeliHernandez) and highlighted the upbeat creativity inherent in the Allegro consumer through a live art activation, local fashion pop-up, foodie favorites, dance-inducing music, and the full line of Allegro wines – including the launch of a new product.
"What an incredible feeling to see so much positive energy coming from the audience during my performance, I loved it!" said Leli Hernandez. "A big shout out to Allegro Cellars for bringing beautiful people from all walks of life – foodies, artists, and fashion – to the rooftop for a fun night in Downtown LA."
"Allegro is sparking a new energy in wine for Third-Culture Millennials. Our Hispanic culture is so vibrant, spirited, and exciting, and I wanted to create wines to not only match that but to highlight it. Now we're taking things a step further by creating an event that brings this sentiment to life! So, whether you're at our Block Party or just hanging out with friends in the backyard, Allegro provides an atmosphere for connections, celebration, and alegria, of course!" said Allegro winemaker Karina Arroyo, herself a third-culture millennial who was born and raised in California and is a rising star in the winemaking world.
The Allegro Block Party also brought together some of California's most popular food and lifestyle influencers and writers local to the LA area to experience how these wines represent a reason to connect and celebrate! The evening's theme and visuals offered a true picture of how the appeal of Allegro's brand is quickly growing among culture-creating Hispanics.
Allegro Cellars is a proud Californian wine. We celebrate the diverse spirit of our home, where our grapes connect to the beating heart of our neighborhoods. Our fresh, vibrant, and uplifting wine is our best tribute to the California sol.
Allegro Moscato is a sweet and fragrant wine with orange blossom, apricot, and peach aromas – a well-balanced, sweet, bubbly wine that is full of flavor. Allegro Sweet Red is fresh and fruity, yet balanced with structure and complexity – it is light on the palate, and exploding with bright red fruit plus a little spritz. Allegro Moscato Spritzers has all the fruity freshness of our Moscato, with an even more spritzy energy – perfect for those who crave something light, but still refreshingly flavorful. More about Allegro Cellars: https://allegrocellars.com/.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Hurricane Ian caused as much as $1.8 billion in damages to Florida agriculture last month, state agriculture officials said.
The Category 4 storm caused between $1.1 billion and $1.8 billion in losses to the state's crops and agriculture infrastructure when it tore through the peninsula after landing in southwest Florida, according to a preliminary estimate released Monday by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
The agency's estimate was in the same range as a University of Florida preliminary estimate released last week that put Florida's agriculture loss as high as $1.5 billion.
Crop damage ranged from $686 million to $1.2 billion. The biggest losses came from citrus which had damages between $416 million and $675 million, the Department of Agriculture report said. The hurricane hit almost at the start of the citrus growing season in Florida, which produces about 60% of all the citrus consumed in the U.S.
Not only did citrus growers lose fruit that was blown off trees, but they now face the prospect of damaged trees from flooding. The loss could amount to as much as 11% of citrus trees, the report said. Even before the hurricane, Florida's orange production was predicted to be down by almost a third this season because of the deadly citrus greening disease.
When it comes to non-citrus fruits and vegetables, Florida lost an estimated $153.7 million to $230.5 million, or around 10% to 15% of crops, just as the planting season was getting into full gear. Many fields lost plastic and drip-tape irrigation and other infrastructure, the report said. | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Ian-s-damage-to-Florida-agriculture-as-high-as-17532579.php | 2022-10-25 13:29:33 | 1 | https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/article/Ian-s-damage-to-Florida-agriculture-as-high-as-17532579.php |
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CMGR) ("CMGR"), an influencer-based social media firm and digital talent management agency, announced that they have finalized a brand promotional deal with four-time NBA champion and five-time NBA All-Star, Klay Thompson. Thompson was drafted by the Golden State Warriors in 2011. He holds the NBA regular season records for most points scored in a quarter and most three-pointers made in a game. Off the court, Thompson has become active on social media, boasting 13.4M followers on Instagram alone.
"It was a pleasure to work with James Barry, and Klay's broader team at Wasserman" said Alden Reiman, President of The Reiman Agency. "They are best in class and a key partner which has allowed us to bolster our services to top brands."
"The agency has been closing deals with brands and talent of the highest stature" said Amir Ben-Yohanan, CEO of CMGR. "As we continue to grow our sales team, we can extend our reach and make a lasting impression in the digital advertising space."
About Clubhouse Media Group, Inc.
CMGR offers management, production, and deal-making services to its handpicked influencers, a management division for individual influencer clients, and an investment arm for joint ventures and acquisitions for companies in the social media influencer space.
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James Earl Jones, who for decades has provided Darth Vader's iconic, menacing voice, will not record new lines for new "Star Wars" projects.
Instead, Jones' voice will live on artificially through an AI program that can recreate his voice, so Vader can deliver new lines of dialogue and maintain the commanding bass sound that made him a widely feared villain, Vanity Fair reported.
Ukrainian startup Respeecher was tasked with creating a version of Jones' voice as it sounded in the original trilogy for the recent Disney+ miniseries "Obi-Wan Kenobi," which takes place several years after Anakin Skywalker becomes a Sith lord.
Jones, 91, last recorded a Vader voice cameo for the 2019 sequel "The Rise of Skywalker," sound editor Matthew Wood told Vanity Fair. The actor signed off on Lucasfilm's plans to continue to use his voice for Vader in the years to come through archival recordings and new dialogue created through AI, the outlet reported.
"He had mentioned he was looking into winding down this particular character," Wood told Vanity Fair. "So how do we move forward?"
Jones was involved throughout the process of perfecting Vader's voice for "Obi-Wan Kenobi," Wood said, helping guide the teams involved with recreating his sound and staying updated on Lucasfilm's plans for Vader in the future.
Lucasfilm has revived certain characters' voices through AI before -- the younger voice of Luke Skywalker in "The Book of Boba Fett," on Disney+, was also fine-tuned by Respeecher. In 2016, Lucasfilm used CGI to recreate the visage of the late Peter Cushing's villainous Grand Moff Tarkin for the prequel film "Rogue One," though the character's voice was provided by actor Guy Henry and not an AI program.
Jones, an EGOT-winning actor, has voiced Vader since 1977's "A New Hope," though his role was uncredited for that project. Since then, he's provided Vader's voice in every project in which the character appears, from the original trilogy to the animated series "Star Wars Rebels." He's also credited as Vader in "Obi-Wan Kenobi," though he didn't record any new dialogue for the part.
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A judge in Pennsylvania agreed to extend voting by two hours in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, after a paper shortage was discovered at polling places.
The county’s voting deadline was extended from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. under an emergency court order by Judge Lesa S. Gelb of the Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas.
Gelb, in a one-page order, said “the constitutional right to vote requires an extension of the voting hours” after Luzerne County voters, “through no fault of their own, were disenfranchised and denied the fundamental right to vote.”
Her ruling came within hours after an emergency petition was filed by Luzerne County election officials, who described in court papers the problems faced by poll workers on Tuesday.
“Upon arriving at the polling locations to set up machines on Election Day poll workers at the Luzerne County polling locations discovered that the voting machines were seriously deficient of paper to print out the ballot after the voter uses the machine to vote,” they wrote in court papers.
As a stopgap measure, election workers used emergency and provisional ballots.
The office of Luzerne County Bureau of Elections did not immediately respond when asked for comment.
At the time of their early afternoon court filing, the elections bureau said it was “attempting to obtain the paper to supply all of the polling locations sufficiently.”
The emergency petition also said some voters reported that they were unable to remain at the polls, and that they would be unable to return to vote until after polls had closed.
“In the immediate instance electors of Luzerne County may be deprived of their opportunity to participate because of circumstances beyond their control if the time for closing polls is not extended,” they wrote. | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/judge-extends-voting-hours-in-luzerne-county-pennsylvania-after-paper-shortage/ | 2022-11-08 22:10:10 | 1 | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/judge-extends-voting-hours-in-luzerne-county-pennsylvania-after-paper-shortage/ |
NEW YORK, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today designer Chandra Keyser announces the launch of her minimalist luxury and structured bag line. The first collection features five styles from Bucket totes, Crossbody, Clutches and Backpacks all handcrafted in Italy in a family owned factory in Scandicci outside of Florence Italy. "It is my intention to combine my creative passion, appreciation for Italian craftsmanship and diverse professional experience to design, create, offer goods at an attainable price" says Keyser.
Leaving a 7-year marketing career at the NY Stock Exchange, Chandra Keyser decided to follow her passions and pursue to study pattern making handbag school in Florence. Subsequently, she studied independently with two master craftsmen Stefano and Antonio in the hillsides of Mugello region and Impruneta in Northern Tuscany. Inspired by the art, design, and creative energy and appreciation of their effortless approach to fashion and enjoyment of the simple things while living in Cortona Italy.
Chandra Keyser's bold aesthetic focusing on shape and functionality. The design philosophy is a balance of New and Old World. Italian craftsmanship which is traditional, yet sustainable with natural materials. The line is entirely made of high quality calf skin leather and interior is lined with micro-fiber. Price points for signature items from $290 for the Crossbody clutch and $450 for the Structured Tote and the convertible Backpack for $650 available online at www.chandrakeyser.com
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The new lifestyle property, located between the famed La Roma and Condesa neighborhoods, offers 183-rooms and is now accepting reservations
MEXICO CITY, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Mondrian Mexico City Condesa, opens as the first Mondrian hotel in Latin America. The new luxury, lifestyle hotel is a lively destination and cultural hub featuring 183 rooms including 2 Penthouse suites and 16 luxury suites, state-of-the-art meeting and event facilities, and four distinct culinary concepts including Cleo Mediterraneo, Skybar, The Flower Shop, and La Terraza.
The hotel, an exciting new venture between Mondrian and Grupo Murano, is located in the heart of the vibrant Condesa neighborhood, just steps away from La Roma in the 1421 mixed-use complex formerly known as Conjunto Aristos. Mondrian Mexico City Condesa is now accepting reservations for stays.
Known for groundbreaking design and progressive programming, Mondrian hotels are sought-after destinations located in the heart of the most exciting cultural scenes in the world that offer creative and innovative experiences for guests and locals alike. Mondrian is part of Ennismore, the fastest-growing lifestyle hospitality company with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart.
Diego Padula, General Manager of Mondrian Mexico City Condesa, states, "With the introduction of Mondrian Mexico City Condesa, The Mondrian brand brings its signature style and sophistication to Condesa, a neighborhood with a strong sense of culture and innovative culinary offerings. We are a hub for premium entertainment and enriching hospitality experiences for local and international culture seekers."
Chadi Farhat, Brand Chief Operating Officer, Mondrian at Ennismore, states, "We are thrilled to introduce Mondrian to Latin America for the first time with the outstanding team at Grupo Murano led by Marcos Sacal. The culture and vibrancy of Mexico City is deeply rooted in this hotel and has culminated in a hub that brings together globally and locally inspired food and beverage offerings to the ever-evolving La Condesa neighborhood with Cleo, Skybar, The Flower Shop, and La Terraza."
The Mondrian brand has always sought to provoke and surprise through creating the extraordinary. With its flair for the unexpected, bold design and electric energy, Mondrian Mexico City Condesa offers guests a distinctly different hotel experience. Influenced by the vibrant cultural scene of Mexico City alongside contemporary art, each of the hotel's guestrooms features a mural by multi-disciplinary artist Ara Starck, inspired by one of the remaining aqueducts in Mexico City, located just a few blocks from the hotel on Chapultepec Avenue.
Adorning the main patio resides a mosaic mural that recreates the Panathenaic Procession (a religious festival in honor of the Greek Goddess Athena). Also located in the open patio, one of the most impressive sculptures within the complex, "La Giganta", is a 4-meter-high replica of the piece originally created in 1985 by the Mexican painter and sculptor José Luis Cuevas.
Mondrian Mexico City Condesa features 16 luxury suites and two Penthouse suites situated on the hotel's seventh and eighth floors. The suites each boast a balcony with fabulous views of Mexico City's skyline, a spacious living room, and floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in the natural light and views of the lush green streets of La Roma on the east side of the building, and Condesa on the west side where the sun sets. All suites are equipped with a full bar, Marshall Bluetooth speaker, Lavazza Blue Espresso Machine, 24-Hour In-Room dining, and the option of a private chef or mixologist services upon request.
Mondrian Mexico City Condesa serves as a new gastronomic destination for the city with four exciting dining experiences featuring authentic cuisine and signature cocktails from Ennismore's fully integrated food and beverage studio, Carte Blanched. The hotel's dining concepts include beloved culinary brands Cleo and Skybar, in addition to two brand new dining concepts developed for the hotel, The Flower Shop and La Terraza.
- Cleo Condesa: Coastal cocktails and lively service bring a new element to classic dining. Cleo Condesa opens its doors to bright Mediterranean cuisine from a large, open kitchen, capturing and presenting familiar flavors that are enhanced by a worldly charm.
Hours: 07:00 a.m. - 00:00 a.m. Visit cleocondesa.com [CC1] and @cleocondesa on Instagram. - Skybar Condesa: An iconic brand founded at Mondrian Los Angeles, Skybar now reaches top heights in Miami, Bahamas, Paris and Mexico City. The seductive and indulgent escape, Skybar brings the best of high-energy nightlife, entertainment, and culinary experiences. With a panoramic view of the city, Skybar is the place you crave for an authentic scene. Hours: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. Visit skybarcondesa.com and @skybarcondesa on Instagram.
- The Flower Shop: An all-day artisanal concept store: florals meet coffee and wine bar serving local pastries and bites, handpicked to support our community, providing a journey in the soul of the streets of Roma-Condesa. Hours: 07:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Visit flowershopcondesa.com and @flowershopcondesa on Instagram.
- La Terraza: La Terraza offers a vibrant, serene al fresco place to lounge, sip, and savor bites of the Mediterranean. Cozy up by the fire lit lounges and experience an intimate and warm evening out. Hours: 12:00 p.m. - 00:00 a.m.
Mondrian Mexico City Condesa is located at Aguascalientes 156, Hipódromo - Cuauhtémoc District, in Mexico. The hotel is now accepting bookings as. For more information and to book, visit mondriancondesa.com and follow @mondriancondesa on Instagram.
Mondrian is more than a hotel: it's a way of travel. Known for its groundbreaking design and progressive programming it is a "must" destination for locals or travelers. Mondrian is always at the heart of the most exciting cultural scenes in the world, serving up innovation and creativity for everyone. Mondrian provides a playful framework so that guests and locals alike can immerse themselves in the culture of each city it inhabits. Design is at the center of the Mondrian experience with hotels designed by some of the world's most famous architects and designers, including Philippe Starck and Marcel Wanders. With six properties in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, London, Doha and Seoul, the brand is experiencing tremendous growth with upcoming openings in Mexico City, Singapore, Bordeaux, Cannes, Australia's Gold Coast and more. MondrianHotels.com
Mondrian Hotels & Residences is part of Ennismore, a creative hospitality company rooted in culture and community, with a global collective of entrepreneurial and founder-built brands with purpose at their heart. Formed in 2021, Ennismore is a joint venture with Accor, which holds a majority shareholding. ennismore.com
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SINGAPORE, Feb. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Given the devastating earthquake that recently struck southeastern Turkey, resulting in the loss of over 21,000 lives, our thoughts and condolences are with the families and communities affected by this tragedy. In an effort to support the relief, resettlement, and reconstruction efforts, Alchemy Pay has made a substantial donation of 1 Bitcoin (430,000 TRY) to aid the affected regions.
Furthermore, Alchemy Pay is prepared to extend support to our Turkish customers and partner companies in any way possible. Should you require additional assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
As a responsible corporate entity, Alchemy Pay recognizes the importance of providing aid to those in need. In line with this, while the official has accepted aid in various forms of cryptocurrencies, we are committed to facilitating donations through our On/Off Ramp payment solutions, offering these services to charities free of charge as a reliable fiat-crypto payment gateway.
Alchemy Pay believe that it is our responsibility to support those in need and we want to do our part to help. We hope that this donation will provide comfort and support to those impacted by the disaster, and we encourage others to join us in our efforts to assist with recovery efforts.
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About Alchemy Pay
Alchemy Pay is a payment gateway that connects cryptocurrency and local fiat currency for businesses, developers, and consumers. The Alchemy Pay Ramp Solution is integrated, via plugin or API, with platforms and dApps, providing an easy onramp from fiat currency to crypto. It supports purchases from 173 countries and offramps in 30+ fiat currencies. ACH is the network token on Ethereum and Binance Chain.
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BOSTON, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls (The National Council) issued a comment on proposed amendments to U.S.S.G. § 1B1.13.
The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls is the only national advocacy organization founded and led by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated women. The founders came together in the prison yard at FCI Danbury because they were frustrated that policy makers were focusing their attention exclusively on men. They also wanted the voices of incarcerated people to be heard – those who understand the harm the current system inflicts and have the expertise to create an alternative system that recognizes each person's humanity. The prison experience increases trauma in women and, if they are mothers, to the children they are separated from. It deepens poverty in the individual lives of incarcerated people and the overall economic stability of their communities.
Although The National Council's long-term goal is to end the incarceration of women and girls, we are also working to address conditions of confinement for those still living inside prisons. We support women seeking compassionate release and work to raise awareness of the horrific conditions in our prisons and jails. Through our "Reimagining Communities" project, a national infrastructure for supporting community-based initiatives led by incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and directly affected women and girls, we are supporting community organizing, economic development, and participatory budgeting. Our work will expand opportunities for those in low-income communities to keep residents out of the criminal legal system.
The National Council would like to share the "boots on the ground" perspective of how compassionate release works in practice. Since the First Step Act was passed, we have received hundreds of emails from incarcerated women describing their situations and seeking help. We have set up a network of law students and have supervised the filing of nine compassionate release motions: one is pending, two were granted, six were denied, although two of those movants were transferred to home confinement under the CARES Act. We are honored to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves and are grateful for the Commission's promise that their voices "will be heard."
To read the entire comment, click here.
For more information on The National Council, please visit www.nationalcouncil.us.
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The United States will require travelers from China, Hong Kong and Macau to show a negative COVID-19 test before entering the U.S. as restrictions lessen and cases surge in China.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the measure Wednesday to go into effect on Jan. 5 for all passengers over the age of 2. Passengers must show a negative PCR or monitored antigen test no more than two days before their departure, whether it is a direct flight or an indirect one through another country.
The monitored test must be overseen by a telehealth service or a licensed provider and authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The CDC pointed to the surge in COVID-19 cases in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent epidemiological and viral genomic sequence data being reported from" that country.
"Reduced testing and case reporting in (China) and minimal sharing of viral genomic sequence data could delay the identification of new variants of concern if they arise," the CDC said in a news release.
Passengers also flying through South Korea's Incheon International Airport, Toronto Pearson International, and Vancouver International will be required to provide a negative test if they have been in China in the last 10 days.
"These three transit hubs cover the overwhelming majority of passengers with travel originating in the PRC and the Special Administrative Regions," the CDC said.
Passengers who tested positive more than 10 days before the flight can provide documentation of recovery from the virus in place of a negative test result.
The move to require testing for all passengers from China, Hong Kong or Macau comes two days after China dropped quarantine requirements for passengers arriving from abroad, effective Jan. 8.
Widespread protests against China's zero-COVID policies erupted across the country in November, prompting China to roll back a series of measures, including mass testing. But with the loosening of restrictions came a large COVID surge that could infect a total of 800 million people over the next few months, Chinese public health officials say.
The U.S. is also expanding its voluntary genomic testing program (TGS), which collects anonymous nasal swabs from arriving international travelers to detect new and rare COVID variants. The CDC is adding Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Los Angeles International to bring the total number of airports participating in the program to seven.
"During the initial weeks of the Omicron surge, TGS detected two Omicron subvariants, BA.2 and BA.3, and reported them to the global database weeks before they were reported elsewhere, demonstrating that the program is able to detect variants early," the CDC said.
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SEATTLE — SEATTLE (AP) — Max Kepler scored the go-ahead run on a passed ball in the eighth inning and Minnesota pitchers struck out 14 in the Twins' 6-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night.
Kepler scored from third when a pitch from reliever Andrés Muñoz (2-3) got past catcher Tom Murphy, breaking a 3-3 tie. Kepler also hit a solo homer in the fifth inning off Luis Castillo.
Ryan Jeffers put the Twins ahead with a first-inning single, and rookie Edouard Julien and Kepler made it 3-0 with home runs in the fifth.
The Mariners tied it with a pair of homers of their own. Tom Murphy connected off Twins starter Kenta Maeda in the sixth inning, and Eugenio Suárez tied it with a two-run shot in the seventh off Griffin Jax.
Alex Kirillof hit a two-run homer in the ninth against Devin Sweet in the pitcher's major league debut.
Emilio Pagan (4-1) was the winner. Jhoan Duran pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his 16th save.
Maeda had nine strikeouts for Minnesota. Castillo had a season-high 11 strikeouts as the Mariners matched the Twins with 14.
NO BUXTON
Twins DH Byron Buxton, in a 0-for-21 slump, was out of the lineup for the second straight day.
HERE'S JONNY
Mariners first-round pick Jonny Farmelo took batting practice at T-Mobile Park on Wednesday and hit three homers over the right-field wall. With Farmelo's signing, Seattle has signed 21 of its 22 2023 draft picks.
ROSTER MOVES
The Mariners recalled Sweet and Prelander Berrora and on Wednesday from Double-A Arkansas, while sending down rookie relievers Ty Adcock and Isaiah Campbell.
UP NEXT
RHP Pablo López (5-5, 4.24 ERA) was set to pitch Thursday for Minnesota against RHP George Kirby (8-8, 3.43 ERA). | https://www.king5.com/article/sports/mlb/mariners/kepler-scores-the-go-ahead-run-on-a-passed-ball-in-the-twins-6-3-win-over-the-mariners/281-97c594f2-f341-4829-962c-3e45f8c0a548 | 2023-07-20 05:53:39 | 0 | https://www.king5.com/article/sports/mlb/mariners/kepler-scores-the-go-ahead-run-on-a-passed-ball-in-the-twins-6-3-win-over-the-mariners/281-97c594f2-f341-4829-962c-3e45f8c0a548 |
Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday said he was surprised to learn that any government records were taken to President Biden’s former University of Pennsylvania Washington office and said he would cooperate fully if called for an interview by the special counsel.
Blinken, speaking during a joint press conference with Britain’s foreign secretary, said he had no knowledge of government records discovered at the Penn-Biden Center at the University of Pennsylvania, where he served as managing director.
“The short answer is no,” Blinken said in response to a question from NBC’s Andrea Mitchell if the secretary was aware of any reason why classified documents would have been packed and brought to the center while he was there.
“Just as you heard from President Biden, about a week ago, I was surprised to learn that there were any government records taken to the Penn Biden Center,” the secretary continued.
“I had no knowledge of it at the time. The White House, of course, has indicated that the administration is cooperating fully with the review that the Justice Department has undertaken, and I of course would cooperate fully with that review myself.”
Blinken served as the center’s managing director in 2018.
The discovery of the documents at the Washington office, which Biden used between his time as vice president and his 2020 presidential run, was on Nov. 2. But the White House did not disclose the findings until after they were reported by CBS News last week.
The president said last week that he was surprised to learn about the records at the Penn-Biden Center and that he is unaware of what documents were found at his former office.
Last week, a second batch of documents were found in the garage of Biden’s Wilmington, Del., residence, and on Saturday lawyers revealed that five more classified documents were found at that residence.
The total number of materials with classified markings found at Biden’s old office and Wilmington home is at roughly two dozen. Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel for the investigation into the handling of the documents. | https://www.localsyr.com/hill-politics/blinken-surprised-government-documents-were-taken-to-biden-think-tank/ | 2023-01-17 22:14:35 | 1 | https://www.localsyr.com/hill-politics/blinken-surprised-government-documents-were-taken-to-biden-think-tank/ |
ORRVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The J.M. Smucker Co. (NYSE: SJM) today announced the election of Rebecca Scheidler as Senior Vice President & General Manager, Consumer Foods, effective Jan. 16, 2023. Scheidler, who previously served as Vice President, Customer and Category Business and Vice President, Marketing, Consumer Foods, brings more than two decades of CPG leadership to the role.
Scheidler will lead the Company's $1.7 billion Consumer Foods business, advancing its strategy to continue to grow Smucker's® Uncrustables® and to further progress the Company's leading snacks and spreads portfolio, including the Jif® and Smucker's® brands.
"I am excited to have Rebecca's leadership as we continue to make progress on our Consumer Foods strategy, which has allowed us to establish leading positions across several categories and positioned us well for continued growth," said John Brase, Chief Operating Officer. "Rebecca's extensive experience in CPG, proven track record of delivering key business results for our Consumer Foods business and ability to inspire high-performing teams make her an ideal leader to serve as steward of our great brands and advance our vision."
Scheidler's background in brand-building includes deep experience in P&L and portfolio management, global business expansion, brand strategy and commercialization, product innovation, sales and revenue growth management, eCommerce and commercial capability building. Before joining Smucker in 2019, Scheidler held leadership roles at Bristol Myers Squibb and Kao Corporation.
Scheidler assumes the role from Tina Floyd, who will step down Jan. 13 to pursue an opportunity as Chief Executive Officer for Hudsonville Ice Cream.
"Tina has been an integral part of our Company and infused passion and strategic vision into the Consumer Foods business," said Brase. "On behalf of our entire organization, I share our appreciation to Tina for her innumerable contributions and the indelible mark she's left on our culture. We wish Tina continued success in this new chapter of her career."
Each generation of consumers leaves their mark on culture by establishing new expectations for food and the companies that make it. At The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to be at the heart of this dynamic with a diverse portfolio that appeals to each generation of people and pets and is found in more than 80 percent of U.S. homes and countless restaurants. This includes a mix of iconic brands consumers have always loved such as Folgers®, Jif® and Milk-Bone® and new favorites like Café Bustelo®, Smucker's® Uncrustables® and Rachael Ray® Nutrish®. By continuing to immerse ourselves in consumer preferences and acting responsibly, we will continue growing our business and the positive impact we have on society. For more information, please visit jmsmucker.com.
The J.M. Smucker Co. is the owner of all trademarks referenced herein, except for Rachael Ray®, a registered trademark of Ray Marks II LLC, which is used under license.
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RESTON, Va., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SOSi announced today that Preston Dunlap, the first Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Chief Architect Officer of the U.S. Space Force and Air Force, has joined the company as a strategic advisor.
Mr. Dunlap serves as an independent director on corporate boards and advises Fortune 100, growth, private equity, and venture capital firms. He is a well-known expert in artificial intelligence, space, autonomy, transportation, hypersonic technology, infrastructure, and distributed mobile communications. Prior to his role in the U.S. Space Force and Air Force, he was the Executive for National Security programs at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; led initiatives for the Vice President of the United States on the future of commercial and national security space; led strategy, analysis, and diligence for three Secretaries of Defense to allocate and deploy $750B+ annually across multiple industry sectors; started $250B+ of new programs, including the newly unveiled B-21 bomber, space, hypersonic, intelligence, electronic warfare, and communications capabilities; and helped start several commercial software and infrastructure companies.
"Preston's passion for applying transformative technology to real world national security missions is energizing. We are thrilled to have him as a strategic advisor," said Kyle Fox, SOSi CTO. "His insights and experience in artificial intelligence, data mesh, and data security will be invaluable as we continue to expand our technology capabilities and deliver innovative new solutions to address our customers' needs."
In 2022, SOSi hired Fox, the U.S. Air Force's first Chief Software Engineer, as the company's first CTO to consolidate, guide, and oversee a range of software development, network engineering, and technology modernization programs. While in the government, he was responsible for more than 1,000 software engineers and spearheaded the development of the first cloud native nuclear weapon system program.
"I'm excited to advise SOSi and partner with its CEO Julian Setian and CTO Kyle Fox and their driven team," said Dunlap. "Having developed creative ways to scale operations and deliver outsized value through technology at the world's largest employer, the Department of Defense, I look forward to contributing to SOSi's mission to do the same across its government and commercial business portfolio."
ABOUT SOSi
SOSi is a leading, privately owned technology and mission support services integrator. Founded in 1989, we manage many of our nation's most critical programs around the globe, providing engineering, intelligence, and logistics solutions to both government and commercial customers. Visit sosi.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook for news and updates.
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